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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-05-24
A STUD ENT KIDNAPPED.

An affair occurred at the Academy last
Friday night which caused considerable
excitement at the time because of its
character and the fact that it was the
first case Of the kind that ever occurred
here. Louis Kimball, the president OF
the junior class, was to preside at a class
interview in Academy hall, but was kid
mapped by some upper classmen at $50
p. M, placed in a closed carriage, carried
some three or four miles on the Danville
road and then returned in the carriage
to his residence on Main street at 910
p. m. He soon appeared at the Academy
and carried out his part oi the evenings
programme. The young man, according
to his own story, was treated with no
roughness and received no bodily injury.
Those implicated in the affair state that
their only object was to keep Kimball
away from the Academy long enough to
arouse the curiosity OF the class over the
non-appearance of their president, and
that they did not intend to spoil the in
terview or mar the pleasure of the class
for the entire evening.
The faculty early informed themselves
of the whole affair and handled the mat
ter with their usual promptness and
frmness. The students implicated in the
affair met Principal Putney Monday
morning, and the serious side of the case
was presented by the principal. The
students, including nine seniors and four
middlers, were placed on probation for
the rest of the year, and those connected
with the kidnapping are thus deprived OF
class day and commencement honors.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-05-24
A IRA ANSATLANTIC JOURNAL.

The American colony in Europe has
commenced the publication of weekly
paper called The London American, de-
voted to the interests of themselves, OF
course. 1t is particularly designed for
preservation in book form in covers, and
is to be conducted upon the lines OF
high class society journal. 1t is pub
lished in London because that city is not
only the main centre of all American in
terest in Europe, but because every re-
quirement is there found for the publica-
ton of better newspaper in the Eng
lish language than can be produced III
anv other place. So much we gather
from its announcements. The paper is
we'll illustrated with portraits OF promi-
nent Americans abroad, and we are glad
to see the features of Mr. Benjamin
Franklin Stevens, native of Barnet,
adorning one page. A good account of
the inaugural dinner of the American
Society is given, and we see that Mr..
Stevens presided over the press table on
that occasion. Travelling Americans
will find this paper OF considerable inter
est to them. 1t is published every We'd
nesday at II, Queen Victoria street, E. {.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-05-24
ST. JOHNSBURY CENTRE.

The officers of the Congregational Sun
day school for the coming year are, Supt.,
Mrs. Mary Wright; asst, Miss Carrie
McLaughIin secretary, Miss Ida Leon
ard.
Union Memorial services will be held
at the Methodist church next Sunday.
Mrs. c. L. Bennett died very suddenly
on Wednesday evening. She had been in
her usual health for some time, and dur
ing the day of her death had been feeling
was heart failure.
l.. D. Stiles is attending the supreme
court at Windsor this week.
Prof S. o. Todd is in Worcester,
Mass, for short time on business.
The primary and grammar schools
unite in extending cordial invitation tc
the G. A. X. and others interested in the
late war to attend their exercises or
Wednesday at 230 p. m. Rev. P. B.
Fisk will give an address.
Mrs. T. e. Dickinson goes to Lynn,
Mass, this week to visit her daughter,
Mrs. G. |. Kelley.
Next Monday evening, May 9th, Mrs.
Helen G. Rice of Boston, National Supt.
Of Loyal Temperance Legion, will give
an address in the Methodist church at
7.45 o'clock AS speaker to children
Mrs. Rice is unexcelled, and her addresses
to the general public are eloquent, valua,
BILE and practical. Everybody is invited
to come; let the house be filled. At four
O'Clock she will speak to the children at
the school house.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-05-24
CONGREGATIONAL CONFERENCE.

The Caledonia county conference of
Congregational churches will hold its
sixty-hrst annual meeting at st. Johns
bury Center, on June and 5. On Tues
day morning at IL O'Clock Rev. DR..
Heath will preach. In the afternoon
representatives OF benevolent societies,
the Woman's board of Missions, reports
of churches and devotional services will
be attended to, praise service will be
held at Gas, and beginning at Z the
topic of "weak churches" will be spoken
on by Rev. Geo. Roger Rev. Dr. Heath,
Rev, J. Boardman and Rev. DR.. Edward
T. Fairbanks. On Wednesday morning
there will be devotional exercises at $50,
discussion of topic OF previous evening at
9, finishing up of business at 10, and ser
mon, followed by communion, by Rev.
J. K. Williams, at 1870, after which
the conference will adjourn.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-05-24
oBsERVA TIoN OF MEMORIAL DAY.

Rev. Thomas lyric will preach me-
mortal sermon at union service of the
various churches to be held in Music Hall
on Sunday evening at 7 O'Clock. He will
be assisted by other clergy and by the
choir Of Grace Methodist church.
AS before announced, Major c. A.Wood-
ruff will address the upper grades of the
schools in Music Hall on Wednesday,
and the primary grades will hold an out
of-door concert.
On Thursday there will be the custom
AIRY procession of military and civic bod
les the decoration of the graves and the
soldiers monument, and exercises at
Music Hall. At 1.30 p. m. procession
will be formed on Main street in front of
the st. Johnsbury House, in which the
BOYS of the Union schools and Academy,
and all uniformed societies are invited to
join. After marching through the prin-
cipal streets of the village the procession
will halt on Monument Square and the
usual G. A. r. ritual exercises will be held.
From there the march will continue to
Music Hall, where the programme will
commence at go. Commander Mar
shall Montgomery will preside, and the
address will be delivered by Major Wood
ruff. The St. Johnsbury band, under
the leadership of Mr.. Darlington, will
furnish music. w. H. Sargent will be
marshal for the day
A splendid concert will be given in
Music Hall at o'clock in the evening
under the auspices OF the Post. The tai
ent of St. Johnsbury will contribute lib
orally to the programme, and taking
feature is to be chorus by 25 young
girls from the schools who have sweet
voices and know how to use them. The
charity fund of the Post is low, and the
proceeds are to be devoted to that gooc
object, They deserve a good audience.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-05-24
AMONG THE FRATERNITIES.

The first rank was conferred on four
candidates by Apollo Lodge, K. of P,
last Tuesday night. Next Tuesday night
aud until their new block is completed
they will meet in the Odd Fellows hall.
The second rank will be conferred on
several candidates at the next meeting.
The new paraphernalia has arrived and
it is very handsome.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-05-24
ACADEMY NOTES.

The following members of the senior
class were chosen from those who read
before the faculty Monday afternoon for
places on the commencement pro-
gramme: Misses Fannie Stevens and
Buswell, and Messrs. Marriott, Rood
and OMalley.
No one interested in the school should
fail to attend the field day" exercises on
the fair ground this afternoon. Many
entries are made and exciting contests
are expected. Admission to the fair
grounds free.
The Juniors did themselves proud at
their reception to the school last Friday
evening, and although they were hinder
ed by the "kidnappers" everything went
off with great credit to the class.
The ball team played two games this
last week, one with the K. U. A., Friday,
and the Goddard Seminary team Mon
day. No great interest was shown in
the game Friday, it being very slow, but
the score was quite close, being to 1C
in favor Of the Academy. A large crowc
attended the game Monday and more
enthusiasm was shown than before. Al
one time there was much interest mani
tested when the score stood 9 to TO-
Later the Goddard boys gathered the
runs in fast, so that at the end of the
game the score stood "a to 13 in their IA
vor. The game passed off with very little
kicking" on either side, which added
much to the enjoyment OF the game
At a meeting of the Senior class yester
dav afternoon it was voted to give VI
class day exercises this year.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-05-24
TO BOOM NEW ENGLAND.

This is the intention of the New Eng
land Tourist, monthly paper published
in Boston, Of which the first number lies
on our table. 1t is the official journal of
the New England summer resort associa-
ton, formed by the propretors of some
OF the best hotels, and officials of various
railways. They are in it for business,
but none the less is their object a good
one. There are several views of beauti-
full scenery in this number, and two
views of the N. Y. bureau of information.
The reading matter is all directed to give
Information to those seeking to know
the best places for summer visit.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-05-24
BICYCLE RACES.

The bicycle races on the Fair Ground
tomorrow should be ofinterest to every
one in this vicinity, and as the commit
tee of arrangement have spared no pains
to make it grand success let all turn
out and give them their hearty support.
No fee at the gate. Following is the
programme of the days proceedings:
10 a. m.-Bicyclc parade OF all wheel
men.
II a. m.-Five mile race. Start and
finish in Summerville.
AT THE FAIR GROUND.
1.30 p. m.-Boy's race, "A mile.
Las p. m.-Novice race, 70 mile.
2 p. m.-One mile open race.
2.15 p. m.-One-halt mile open.
7.30 p. m.-Lantern parade.
The prizes can be seen in Boynton &
Eastmans show window.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-05-24
w. C. r. U. CONVENTION.

The Caledonia county convention of
the Woman's Christian Temperance
Union is to be held in the Congregation
al church at Barnet on May 2S and %.
The order of exercises includes a number
OF interesting matters, among which are
a greeting from the state president, Mrs.
Ida H. Reed on Wednesday morning,
and an address by the same in the even
ing. The public is cordially invited to
be present at the meetings.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-05-24
w. C. T. U. MEETING.

A meeting of the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union will be held at Mrs.
Brackets next Saturday afternoon at 3
o'clock
At the last meeting the folio wing dele
gates were chosen to attend the county
convention to be held at Barnet next
Tuesday and Wednesday,:
Delegates: Mrs. B. w. Spauldng, Mrs.
O. w. Orcutt, Mrs. X. p. Fairbanks,
Mrs. A. l.. Bailey, Mrs. S. w. Park
hurst; alternates: Mrs F. l.. Rice, Mrs.
7. lyric, Mrs. c. Caswell Mrs. A. b.
Matherson, Mrs. w. H. Ward.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-05-24
PERSONALS.
Mrs. Irena Spenceris visiting at her old

MTs' lTcna SpenceTl is VISITING at ner olu
homein Concord.
Mrs. T. {. Haynes is visiting her
brother-in-law in Hardwick.
Rev. Z. A. Hoyt Of Dover, N. H., has
been in town the past week.
Herbert Fisher has gone to work for
L. ]. Eldridge in his Insurance Office.
Mrs. +. NJ. Leland Of Claremont, N. H..
is visiting her sister, Mrs. S. T. Brooks
Mrs. George If. Frost has gone to
Montreal and Waterloo to visit friends.
Bingham Martin of Burlington is as
sistng at the Abbott shoe store for a
short time.
DR.. J. Mayors, the French ocuist, is in
town for a short time, stopping at the
Avenue House.
Rev. DR.. Josiah Tyler has returned from
Raleigh, n. c., where he has been spend
ing the winter.
Samuel N. Brown of Boston, the new
president of the scale works, was in
town early this week.
Editor Sault of the Republican, was in
t.Albans Sunday and was an eye wit
ness of the great fire.
Mr.. and Mrs. John c. Clark entertain
ed a number Of friends at their home on
Summer street last evening.
DR.. Sproule, who made recent stay in
St. Johnsbury, is now at Montpelier at
tending to professional calls.
l.. c. Harlow and family are moving
from Autumn street to farm in the
-Four Corners" neighborhood,
Hon. Thomas B. Reed of Portland,
Me-. spent an hour in the St. Johnsbury
depot last week waiting for a train.
A. Bachaud has gone to the New Eng
land Conservatory OF Music to make
study of vocal and instrumental music.
Mrs. II. H. Hoyt leaves next week on
a visit to her old home in Maine. Her
mother, who has been visiting her, re-
turns home at this time.
George H. Hale, secretary of the Y. M.
c. A. at Holyoke, Mass, has been visit
ind at his home in this place. His family
accompanied him on the trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Y. Clifford have gone
to Bellows Falls to live, Mr.. Clifford
| having obtained situation with the
Vermont Farm Machine Company.
Carl NJ. Spencer has been appointed
assistant cashier of the Des Moines,
Iowa, National Bank and leaves tor his
new home early in June. Mrs. Spencer
and children will remain here through
the summer. Mr.. Spencer is to be con-
graduated upon securing a position
which he is so well qualified to fill.
Charles E. Morrill, and Mrs. Mary
Ross were married at Barton last Sun
day at the Congregational parsonage
by Rev. A. c. Swain. Mr.. Morrill, has
bought a residence there and as soon as
the improvements on the house are COM
pleted he will move into his new home.
The St. Johnsbury friends extend con-
gratulations and best wishes.
Rev. Mr.. lyric and Presiding Elder
Hamilton participated in the dedicatory
exercises of the Methodist church at
Barre yesterday. Mr.. Hamilton presid.
ed at the dedication, which was held in
the afternoon, and the sermon was
preached by Bishop r. S. Foster of Bos-
ton. In the evening a sermon was
preached by Rev. Mr.. lyric.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-05-24
THE WOMANS CLUB.

At the annual meeting of the st. Johns
bury Woman's Club, held May 18th, the
following officers were elected:
President, Mrs. E. Anne S. May; first
vice, Mrs. Fanny N. Parkhurst second
vice, Mrs. Martha J. Douglas; recording
secretary, Mrs. Lena E. F. Appleton;
corresponding secretary, Mrs, Florence
S. Stafford treasurer, Mrs. Mabel Pui1er {;
new directors, Mrs. Nancy ]. Howe, Mrs.
Christina S. Braley, Mrs. Mary J. Cald-
beck. A meeting of the new board of
management was held on the Dist and
the new committees appointed so the club
is now ready for it's years work, 1t has
a membership list OF one hundred and
twenty, the result of a steady increase
from the beginning.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-05-24
G. Il. CONVENTION.

The seventh annual convention of the
Caledonia county Christian Endeavor
Union will be held in the Freewill Bap-
tist church at Wheelock on May 81 and
%. The programme is attractive and
comprehensive, and wilno doubt be ben
ehcal to those attending. The question
box will be answered by Rev. H. M,
Douglas, and the conservation will be
conducted by Secretary F, S, Smith, OF
ST. Johnsbury.
The delegates attending this conven-
ton are asked to call for special tickets
to Lyndonville and return for this meet
ing.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-05-24
VERMONT MATTERS.
Fire at St. Adams.

A disastrous conhagration visited
St. Albans on Sunday afternoon,
and destroyed large portion OF the
town. The fire started about three
O'Clock in the lumber yard of w. B.
Fonda, and the high wind which pre-
vailed soon caused it to spread be-
vond control. Over 100 houses
were burned, and about 500 people
were made homeless. The loss is es-
timated at 81, 100000. The ruins
cover SO acres, and the houses de-
stroved were nearly all new. Few
people were able to save any of their
household effects, and many los. all
their worldly possessions. The gov
ernment building is a total loss.
The Daily Messenger and job print
ing plant was one of the severest
losses, but will probably be rebuilt
very soon.
Among the heaviest losses are: A. L.
Weeks, boots and shoes, loss $40, 900,
insurance $4,000. A. Lang clothing,
loss $11 900, insurance $1,000. Harvey &
Sullivan, furniture, loss $4,000, insurance
$4,000. Folsom & Morton, hardware,
loss $4,000, insurance unknown. c.
E. Marceau, boots and shoes, loss Sc
600, insurance $4,000. S. S. Bedard,
tenements, loss $3500, covered by insur-
ance. DR.. S. w. Paige, block, loss S.
600, insurance $4,000 ]. E. Welch,
druggist, loss $4,000, insurance $4,000,
S.. Albans Gas Co., loss $4,000, covered
by insurance. A. M. Mason, loss $4,000,
covered by insurance. The Curtis
Pierce estate, block, loss $12, 900, insur-
ance $4,000. DR.. ]. N, Jenne, tenement
and barn, loss $500, insurance $1,000.
Albert Sowles, house, loss $4,000, cover
ed by insurance. st. Albans Messenger
Co., block and printing establishment,
loss $45, 900, insurance 100000 Ham
son Lewis, six tenements, loss $11 500,
insurance $500. P. Pelky, lumber
yard, loss $4,000, no insurance. St. Al
bans Foundry Co.. loss $4,000, partly
insured. Peter Breen, two tenements,
loss $4,000, partly insured.
The Chittenden Monument.
7. c. White of San Francisco has
secured the contract for the Chitten-
den monument, which is to be erect
ed at Williston. 1t will be OF YER
mont granite, about 1872 feet in
height, and the design provides that
the front side Of the base bear the
words, Thomas Chittenden, First
Governor of Vermont, 1887 to
1897" in raised block letters, and
the back will probably have inscrib-
ed on it some portion of history with
which Gov. Chittenden was connect
ed. A medallion portrait in bronze
of Chittenden will be on the right
face, and a brig carved in granite, on
the left, in token of the fact that in
his early lite the governor was a
sailor. The Vermont coat Of arms,
with the deer's head at the top, will
be shown, and the words, "The Con
stitution of the State of Vermont,
July 8, 1893" will be carved on a
scroll on the back, making in all
a very handsome monument.
The record for 1894 shows that
Rutland had 191 deaths, 32S births
and 65 marriages during the year.
Work was commenced on May
on the additional building at tn,
Vermont asylum for the insane al
Waterbury. The building will b,
900 feet in length, have 10 wards, b,
freproof and cost nearly 500, 900
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-05-24
EoR THE HoNoRED DEAD.

The secretary of the w. r. c. reminds
us that Memorial day is near at hand,
and thanks the patriotic children for
their kindness in the past, and asks them
to again gather the choicest and best OF
the spring flowers, and carry them to
the G. A. R. hall Thursday morning
May 30, that they may be arranged for
the decoration of the soldiers graves.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-05-24
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

The advertised list for the week ending
Nav 18th is as follows: Mrs. ]. K. At
wood, Mrs. Chas. Eggeston, Mrs. Har-
w Hammond, Miss Winnie Mason, Rob
ert English c. H. Ferguson, F. V. Lib
bey, 7. P. Marsden, Pat. Mcclure, Joseph
Mudgett, DR.. Prichard, Chas. Roberts,
Horace Stanley, F. A. Taylor, Edward
c. Walker
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-05-24
CHURCH NOTES.

The Ladies Society of Grace Methodist
church will meet at the parsonage next
Tuesday afternoon and evening. In the
evening ice cream and cake will be for
sale, and, if the weather permits, the
tables will be set out of doors. The
grounds will be illuminated, and he
public are cordially invited
Rev. F. Z. Davidson of this place will
nreach at the Free Baptist church next
Sunday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-05-24
ANSWER THIS.

The largest subscription house in the
country wants firstclass representative
tor H, this community for strictly special work
snort hours. Good pay. Minister, teacher,
or wide-awake man or woman given prefer
ehce' ce' Address, stating age and former en- EN-,
P2ioyment, Globe Bible Publishing Co., 723
Nhestnut St., Philadelphia. Pa.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-05-24
NEW ADS THIS WEEK,

catering-Cliford
Bach, photographer.
Animal Inyigorator.
Noticc-Mark Meccham.
summer Wood-T. ]. Gagner.
Life Insurance Agents Wanted.
Happy is the Man-Bingham's
Music-st, Johnsbury Orchestra.
May is Hcre-E. u. Steele Ss Co.
A word to Travclers-J. S. Meigs.
Cows TO Pasture-G. II. Stcarns.
Send Us Your Hides-Swift Bros.
Dressmaking-Mis h. NJ. Rooney.
The Best Insurancc--W. w. Spraguc.
shirt Waist Sets-A. d. Rowcll & Co.
Probate of Wili-Thomns Wards Est
Perfect Stranger-Chas. S. Hastings.
Probate Of Will-Mary ]. Harvey's Est.
Spring Wraps-l.ougee Bros & Smythe.
Cottage for Sae-Rox 1880, Springfield.
What are youliving for l-Rickaby Il Crosby.
Big Sunday Dinners-Allison & Davies Cafe.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-05-24
RECENT DEATHS.
Ward

Thomas Ward died at the home Of his
daughter on Caledonia street Monday
morning. The cause OF his death was
consumption, and he had been in failing
health since he came back to St. Johns
bury. Mr. Ward was 70 years old and
born in Danvile When 10 years old he
was left to support his mother. About
1913 he married Ruth Weeks OF Danville
and in 1850 he went to California where
he made considerable money. He soon
came back to Danville where he lived for
20 years developing and charging his
farm until he had a fine farm of $50
acres. His wife died while living in Dan
vile. In 1870 he moved to st. Johns
bury and built the block on Railroad
street where the new Citizens bank
building now stands Mr.. Ward was
an industrious man and i'll his will show
ed that those nearest him had been well
providedfor. Though not man ofmuch
polish he educated his children well.
Since his return to st. Johnsbury about
two months ago he. has been very happy,
though steadily failing with consump-
ton. He leaves four children, Mrs. Asa
Randall, North Danville, Mrs. James K.
Bonette and Miss Belle Ward of this
place and Charles S. Ward of Grand
Rapids, Mich.
Gastin
l. B. Gustin died at his home on Cen
trail street Wednesday morning at 8
o'clock He had been failing from heart
| trouble for the past three weeks, and his
condition grew SO serious that his son
was teIegraphed for early in the week.
Mr.. Gustin was so years old and born in
NARROW, N. H. At the age of 10 he
moved to Montpelier. For the
last 80 years he has lived in this
town, working in the railroad
shops until they were burned down and
since that time being employed at the
scale works. Mr.. Gustin set up the
scales in various parts of the country,
going once as far as California on this
business. He was an honest man, a
faithful workman and one who will be
missed in the community. He leaves a
wife and two children, Mrs. l.. F. Gaskill
OF this town and Eugene W. Gustin OF
New York.
Howard.
Thomas Howard died at his home on
River street Wednesday evening, aged 6S
years. Mr.. Howard was born in Coun-
ty Clair, Ireland, and came here 10 years
ago. He was an industrious man and
one who was well known in this village
He leaves wife and one sister. The
funeral will be held at the Catholic
church this morning at o'clock, Rev
Father BoissonL%tiIt officiating. Mr.
Howard had been sick only about three
days.
Mr.. Howard was a member of Cham
berlin Post, serving in the Third
Vermont regiment, and was badly
wounded at Spottsylvania. He was one
of the most popular men in the regiment
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-05-24
PASTURE TO RENT.

,, will rent portion of my New Land
Farm (about 60 acres) near North Concord
uepot, for a pasture Never-iailing springs,
plenty of shade, we'll fenced, good yard and
morse shed handy. 1t will make dandy
pasture.
CHAS. S. HASTINGS,
st. Johnsbury, VT.