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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-11-15
VOL. LIX---NO. 3042
NEXT WEEKS CONVENTIONS

The Vermont State Teachers Assoca-
tion meets in convention in this town
next week on Thursday, Friday and Sat
urday. A splendid programme of pro-
ceedngs has been prepared, and great
many prominent educationists are ex-
pccted to be present. The names of sew
eraI have been given before, so they need
not be repeated, st. Johnsbury is going
to make its best endeavor to entertain
the visitors handsomely, and the pros
poets are that not only will there be much
benefit derived on the professional side,
but great Geol of enjoyment on the So
clal side of the gathering.
The full programme for Thursday even
ing, in the Methodist church, which is
open to the public, is as follows: 745,
Address OF welcome, Mayor P. F. Hazen.
Response by the President OF the Asso-
citation, Supt. {. S. Davis, Amsterdam,
NY. S.15, The Public School System
as an Instrument of Social Reform, Pres.
E. b. Andrews, Brown University, Prov
idence, X. |.
At the Athenpum. 9.15, Reception to
the Association by the st. Johnsbury
teachers.
On Friday morning there will be a
session in the Methodist church from
$50 to IL, at which there will be devo-
tions, business meeting, and papers on
several educational subjects by prominent
educators. In the vestry there will be
another session from to 1870, when
interesting subjects will be handled by
competent men. The afternoon session
adjourns at $50 to give the visitors an
opportunity to visit the scale works and
the fish hatchery, and at $50 the South
church vestry will be open for the first
annual banquet OF the association.
Miss Lucy Wheelock, principal of the
Chuuncey Hall kindergarten training
school, and Miss May Louise Harvey, of
Boston, are the most prominent speakers
from outside the state for the Saturday
session, and the former is going to give
the mothers of St. Johnsbury talk
about the kindergarten at a meeting to
be arranged for.
Among the social attractions of the
week are to be the receptions at the
| Atheneum and Museum, music by the
St. Johnsbury orchestra and the Ma
hogany Quartette, the banquet at the
foutt church, and the excursions to
points of interest. Miss Caroline S.
Woodruff is chal man of the social COM
mttee.
Delegates will pay 81 90 day for two
in a room, and any one willing to take
teachers at that rate should send their
names to Mrs. Lydia H. Beck. Arrange
mcnts have been made to meet delegates
at the trains and take them to their
stopping-places,
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AT 81. JOHNSBURY CENTER.

Miss Jennie Blair is visiting her sister,
Mrs. Bean.
Rev. l. P. Chase entertained his Sunday
School class very pleasantly last Tuesday
evening.
Among those who attended the excur-
sion to Boston this week were Jonathan
Powers, Mrs. S. X. Huse, George Nor
rill, Chas. Nichols, H, E, Brockway and
NJ. d. Park.
Several from this place are attending
the rehearsalS of the Choral Union at St.
Johnsbury.
At the whistling contest held last Fri
day evening, there was an abundance of
fun and whistling, Although the night
was unpropitious, goodly number were
present. Theprizes were taken by Burns
Hartman and Florence Kicker
Our postmaster, Byron Wright, has
made decided change for the better in
swinging his postoffice around to the
other side OF the room. At first some
seemed little bewildered, but soon got
their bearings, and adjusted themselves
to the new location.
The fire engine has been trundled into
the new engine house and the doors shut.
Now we are waiting for fire.
The Ladies Aid and c. E. Societies will
give voluntary Social on Friday
evening, Nov. %, at the Congregational
church vestry, commencing at S o'clock.
Admission the usual 5 cents. All are in
vited to come.
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a quiet and pretty home wedding took
place Tuesday noon at the residence OF
l.. b. Hartshorn when his daughter,
Miss Fannie F., was united in marriage
to Gilbert L. Woods assistant treasurer
OF the Citizens Savings Bank. The cere-
mony was performed by the brides pas
tor, Rev. DR.. A. H. Heath, before the i'm
mediate relatives of both parties. The
parlor was handsomely decorated with
tropical plants, chrysanthemums and
other flowess. The bride was dressed in
her travelling suit and Mr.. and Mrs.
Woods left on the afternoon train south
on their wedding tour. On their return
they wiIlliv at Mr.. Hartshorn house on
Summer street There was a large and
beautiful assortment of wedding gifts,
including a silver tea service and silver
tray, sterling silver spoons and ndvid-
ual pieces, a banquet lamp and onyx
and brass table to match, costly
pieces of china, a large oil painting,
an easy chair, parlor clock, cut glass
ware and other valuable and useful gifts.
Besides gifts from individuals the en-
ployes at the Citizens Bank and the di-
rectors sent presents. The bride and
groom have the best wishes of large
circle OF friends here and elsewhere.
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BUSINESS NOTES.

A. Y. Andrews has been unable to sell
his store to other parties and will there
fore close out his stock regardless of cost
preparatory to moving to Revere, Mass.
p. A. Roach, c. c, Bingham and E. N.
Randall went to Boston on Tuesdays
excursion to purchase holiday goods.
Some of our stores are taking on holi-
day appearance as far as show windows
are concerned. The windows of A. w.
Scott, Lougee Bros. & Smythe and A. D.
Rowel Co, are especially attractive and
suggestive Of good bargains.
Mrs. E. NJ. Harris, dealer in human
hair goods, has gone to Boston to learn
ladies hairdressing.
DR.. X. w. Warner moves next week
from his office in Union block to the cor
ner office in the second floor of the Citi-
Ems Bank block. DR.. Warner has occu-
pied the same Office for 81 years and by
his removal the "Pain" loses one of its
veteran professional men.
The offices are well rentedin the Pythian
Block. The new corners include Craw-
ford Ranney's insurance Office and the
Offices of w. W. Sprague and Lambert
Packard.
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DEATH OF VID WISHART.

David Wishart of West Burke, died
Nov. +, aged 81 years. He was in good
health until two hours of his death. He
was formerly of Scotland, but had been
a resident of Burke tor many years. For
several years he was in the employ of the
Fairbanks Scale Company as workman
in the shops and as a salesman in north
ern New York, and Province of Ontario,
also in England and Scotland
He served in the army three years and
six months, in the 3rd Vermont Regi-
ment. He was member of the D. Rat
terry Post of West Burke, and by his tel-
low comrades received an honored burial,
Rev. NJ. {. Henderson OF st. Johnsbury
officiating.
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BOARD OF TRADE BANQUET.

The committee are completing their
arrangements for the Board OF Trade
banquet next Tuesday evening, and a
fine time is assured. Landlord Chase
will be the caterer and the supper will
be served in the Stanley Opera House.
There will be a reception in the Museum
from 7.30 to 8, with music by the st.
Johnsbury Orches stra. The details of the
affair are fully explained in a circular
which has been mailed to the members.
W. p. Stafford will be toastmaster, aud
besides goodly array OF local speakers.
eloquent addresses may be confidently
expected from both Congressman Grout
and Congressman Powers.
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SAD TALITI.

Frank !. Hayes, son Of John Hayes of
st. .Johnsbury, a trainman on the Fitch
burg railroad, ie!l from the train near
Boston on Saturday night and was killed.
His body was terribly mutilated and life
| had jepalteu ~h,4 tic was discovered.
HIS brother, S. H. Hayes, and wife, came
here with the remains on Tuesday when
funeral services were conducted at the
tomb by Rev. H. H. Hoyt. Mr.. Hayes
was 80 years of age and leaves a wife
and child to mourn their bereavement.
Seven men of the Brotherhood of Rail
road trainmen accompanied the body,
and held the services of their order after
the religious service. They were Adam
Bernie, Elmer Chandler, John Finnegan,
Frank Skinner, Arthur Hurdebois, Frank
Frcdericks and Harry Cannon. The
body was taken to West Concord for
burial on Wednesday,
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WOMaN'S CLUB MEETING.

The Woman's Club held a very inter
esting meeting on Monday afternoon.
The literary part of the programme was
furnished by the committee on education.
Mrs Walter p. Smith gave a comprchen
sive idea OF the educational outlook
present Mrs. Beck read beautiful paper
relating to the development OF the nature
of children, and several ladies spoke on
the subject, My girl; how shall edu
cate her." The ideas chiefly dwelt on
were the need OF bringing up girl to be
healthy and sensible, to be prepared to
keep house well and he good wife and
mother, as well as have highly cultiva-
ted mind and be able to go out in the
world and take care OF herself
The meeting was devoted almost alto
gethcr to educational subjects, the pros.
pect OF having an opportunity to hear
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Y. M. c. A. NOTES.


E. A. Blood, the new physical director,
has arrived and is at present busy
organizing the different classes. They
are to meet this term as follows; Stu
dents, Monday and Friday afternoon;
seniors, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
evenings; juniors, Tuesday, Thursday
afternoons and Saturday mornings. The
business mems class will be held at such
times as shall be decided by the class.
Next Sunday is to be special day at
the association. This week is observed
all over the world as the association
week of prayer, and the committee decid-
ed to celebrate Sunday next instead of
holding the week night services. There
will be a conservation meeting at 9 80 a.
M. the regular meeting at 4 o. clock, with
a strong speaker from abroad and
special music. In the evening, at the
close of the church services, there will also
be short service.
The educational classes are fast filling
up, and it is urged upon all who intend
to enter the classes to hand in their
names at once, as the classes are to meet
for study next week. The bookkeeping
and penmanship class meets next Mon
day night.
The Woman Auxiliary served boun-
tful supper to the directors last Monday
evening. After the banquet the directors
held a special meeting to consider the
financial problems Of the association.
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PERSONALS.

D. T, Wells and wife of Newbury are
visiting at G. 6. Wells on Summer street.
Allen Wilson of the firm Wilson &
King stopped over Mondaynightint town.
Harry NJ. Scott, who lately ran ameat
market here, will travel for the Swift
Bros.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. D. Atwood hWemoved
into Mrs. S. T. Brooks house b. Main
street.
]. S. Emery of the laundry was at his
home in Monroe, n. H., last week for
short visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. Hutchinson,
recently Of st. Johnsbury, are visiting
their old friends.
Mrs. c. H. Bagley is in Boston, visit
ing her daughter Miss Blanch4 Bagley,
who is attending Boston University.
Frank Moore had the misfortune to
sprain his ankle last Friday His many
friends hope the injury will not prove
serious.
Miss Mary lde and Miss Carrie Braley
have gone to Jacksonville, Ala, to spend
the winter with the St. Johnsbury people
who now live there.
John Flanagan and Miss Louise, eldest
daughter Of Richard Gibson, were mar
ried on Nov. 4, and have gone to Wor-
cester, Mass, to live.
Ed. Hamilton has again gone to work
for Spaulding Bros, taking the place of
D. L. Martin, who has gone into the in
surance business, working for L. ]. El-
bridge.
Miss Isabelle Pendridge has returned
after heightened stay in Burlington and
is much improved in health, ready to be.
gin work again with renewed vigor.
DR.. J, E. Hartshorn left Tuesday night
for New York to study this winter in the
Opthalmic and Aural Institute. He ex-
poets to 20 to Germany in he spring.
Mr.. and Mrs. {. ]. Bell of Walden were
here Saturday enroute to Worcester to
attend the annual meeting OF the National
Grange. Mr.. Bell is master of the state
grange and mauy of the Vermont men,
bers will attend.
Editors ]. w. Sault and Arthur F. Stone
are attending the annual meeting of the
Vermont Press Association at Burling-
ton today. The newspaper men OF Bur-
lington tender banquet to the associa-
tion this evoEirp.
F. S. Hartman has moved from
Peacham to this place to take possession
of the farm LETT him by his uncle, the late
Asa S. Livingston. Mr.. Hartman will
become citizen OF this town and live in
the Livingston house on Summer street.
Robert E. Lewis of Boston, formerly
Y. M. {. A. secretary here and now inter-
collegiate secretary, is writing some
strong articles for the religious press. An
article entitled college men and the
Sabbath" appeared in the Congregation
alist for Oct. 81, and one entitled Is
there distinctively learned profession"
in the Independent of the same date.
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CHURCH NOTES.

Rev Mr., lyric will speak to young
women next Sunday evening, in Grace
Methodist church, on The Garden of Eden,
or the Young Couple making Home.
There will be cottage service at the
residence of George Gibbons, 13 Elm St.,
this evening at 7,3O, conducted by Rev.
Frank Appleton.
Prof Frank P, Bracket of Pomona
College Claremont, Cal. sang a solo at
the South church last Sunday.
The Rectors Aid Society Of St. An
drews church will have a sociabIe at
Grand Army hall next Thursday evening.
Supper will be served from 63O to s.
Admission to hall free.
Song service at Railroad street chnrch
Sunday evening. All are cordially in
vitcd. Rev. H. NJ. Douglas will speak on
"a Royal Failure; the Peril of Strength" b"
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F4 UST TONIGHT.

The patrons otthe heentertainmcntc course
are to have rare treat tonight when
George Riddle and the Boston Phlhar-
monic Club will give rendition of
Faust. This will be one of the best en-
tertainments OF the course and has been
secured at a large expense. Mr.. Riddle
and the club appeared in Boston in the
Star Course Monday night of this week
and TUESDAYS papers spoke in highest
praise of their work. The train north is
to be held until alter the concert to ac-
commodate people in Lyndonvile, Lyn-
don and st. Johnsbury Centre.
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ACADEMY NOTES.

About eighteen students attended the
union convention at st. Johnsbury Cen
tire, Thursday, and spent the day in a
way not soon to be forgotten. After the
afternoon services were over their pent-
up enthusiasm found vent in a sort of
open air concert and the homeward trip
was enlivened by singing heartily some
of the more familiar c. Z. hymns
a new feature is to be tried for the Sen
ior exhibition which comes at the close
of the fall term. Heretofore it has been
composed wholly of ESSAYS and orations
given by those not expected to appear at
commencement. The programme which
has been prepared for the coming one
presents quite pleasing variety. Cob
leigh is on for a class poem, X. Hatch for
an grafton, Miss Richardson for an essay.
X. Hubbard for French recitation, Miss
Locke for German recitation, Drew and
Miss Annis for debate, and Miss Mer-
rill isto prepare short drama. In addi-
tion to these will be an address by Pres
Crane and some musical selections.
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A LIVELY RUNA WAY.

a lively runaway occurred in Spring
field, Mass, last Saturday in which St.
Johnsbury people will be Interested \
horse dashed down Main street and after
various minor incidents plunged against
the horse and two-seated carriage OF DR..
]. 7. Herrick. In this carriage were
Miss Lizzie Hoyt and DR.. Herrick's son
Paul. Miss Hoyt saw the horse running
toward her and attempted to drive across
the street, but an electric car was in the
way, and before she could get clear ofthe
car the collision occurred. Both horses
were soon tangled in each others har-
ness and were struggling to free them
selves, but Miss Hoyt pluckily held on to
the reins until the conductor of the car
had come to her assistance and lifted the
boy out OF the carriage. Miss Hovt got
out unasslsted and was unhurt. Several
men IN the meantime had seized the
horses and succeeded in quieting them.
MIR. Ashe, the owner OF the runaway
horse, who had stopped at a barber
shop near the depot, appeared a few min
utes later and took charge of his horse
and carriage. The latter was quite badly
damaged but DR.. Herrck' S horse escaped
injury and his carriage was little the
worse tor TIE experience
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-11-15

The third lecture of the university ex-
tension course was given by John Fiske
in Athengum hall on Tuesday evening,
the subject being ANDREW Jackson and
the Young West" AS the previous lee
lures have been, this one was full of solid
historical information of the best kind,
and those who attended for the benefit to
be gained fully enjoyed Mr. Fiskc's thor
oughreview Of the career of Andrew Jack
son up to the time he became the foremost
figure in American political life. The
next lecture will be given on Nov. 26, the
subject being Andrew Jackson and the
American Democracy" which closes the
series.
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"a SUMMER SHOWER"

This play will be given at the Howe
Opera House tomorrow night. OF the
leading character in the play the Detroit
Tribune says
arthur c. Sdman, quaint, original
and bright comedian, commenced week S
engagement at Whitney's last evening in
"A Summer Shower" Mr.. Sidman, VINO
does not resort to horse play, had the
audience at his mercy the entire evening.
The comedy, story OF rural life, is pleas
ing. There is striking originality about
it that is entirely different from the So
called rural plays that have appeared
here
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Miss Lucy Wheelock speak some time
during the teachers convention being
mentioned, and the subject OF kindcrgar-
ten schools being recommended to the
club as an object in which to take an
interest.
Mrs, Dunnett then spoke for a few
moments in behalf of little deaf girl, for
whom she wished sympathy and aid,
which viii no doubt be given. This $ an
opportunity to put in practice enlight-
ened educational ideas.
A motion was put and passed that The
Cycle be contributed to the Athengum
readug room.
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PA NO RECITAL.

y large and interested audience was
present in the parlors of the South church
on Monday evening to listen to a recital
by the pupils Of b. Frank Harris. a long
programme was well carried out, the
pupils being assisted by Miss Ida NJ.
Penniman and w. B. Atwood. The work
done reflects credit upon Mr.. Harris
teaching and upon the pupils as learners
The following was the pleasing and
varied programme:
Third Concert Polka, Wallace
Miss Rosetta NJ. Bacon
Menuet, Boccherin
March Miitare, Op. OH Schubert
list Piano: Misses Warden, Ranney.
I'd Piano: Wilson, Steady,
yellow Roses" Watson
Miss Pcnniman.
Forest Elves, Schytte
Robt. p. Clark,
Trio-Waltz Iyanovici
Misses Maude Brown, Margaret Clark Ella
Farr.
Romance, Tours
Spanish Dance, Moszko owski
,, Horace b. Williams, Mr.. Harris,
"The Holy City" Adams
Solfeggetto, Bach
Valse in +, Behr
Miss Maude e. Brown.
Rondo in Eb Op. 81, Weber
Miss Winifred Walbridge.
Looking Back" Sullivan
Miss Pennman.
Bubbling Spring, Rive King
Polonaise, Merkel
Miss Florence NJ. Ranney
Slumher Song, Nevin
The Brook, Lack
Valse Etude, Bohm
Ernest l.. Clark
Farewell" Graham
Mr.. Atwood.
Overture-Zampa, Herold
list Piano: Misses Walbridge and Hicks,
I'd Piano: Misses Bacon and Munsell
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business Cards.
C, w, YOUNG

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Dealer in Hard and Soft Wood also Maple
Sugar, Potatoes and Farm Produce for sale
Orders by mail solicited.
GENERAL Jon Work \ SPECIALITY
Ely St. Near Ely Toe and Fork Factory.
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NEW ADS THIS WEEK.

Purse found.
Lost-$25.OO.
a Summer Shower.
Parlor stove for Sale.
Petrolatum-Bingham
30 Monopoly--J. S. Meigs
Farm for Sale N West
Tenement to Lct--43 Main st.
Partner Wanted-G. w. Young.
Com. Notice-John Prescott's Est.
Here is a Recipe-Chas. p. Carpenter.
Ladies Wrappcrs-E. (. Pierce & Co.
Probate Of Will William Taisey's Est.
Closing out Sale-A. V. Andrews & Co.
We Pay Little More-.Wilson 81 King
What is ThanksRiving-W. W. Spraguc.
Pres. Account-Almira McLaughlin's Est.
To our Customers-St. Johnsbury Druggists.
Patented Business-Barbour's Bus. College.
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GEO. C. FELCH
Fi"nofOrIe Tuning and Regulating.
- Portland Street, st. Johnsbury, vt
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Wenther Record .

At Bngham's Drug Store for the week
ndng November 13, 1895.
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- plANo AND ORGAN TUNING.
especial attention given to Repairing, Reg-
ulating and Vocing.
" Es, ~ Orders by mail or otherwise prompt
attended to.
,- WI. III. EDDY,
10 Church St.. st. Johnsbury, VT,