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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-07-17

in Wardsboro. Samuel died Of fever in
February, 1s43, and the letter was writ
ten shortly after. During his long illness
he was cared for by the Stoves.
Mrs. Stowe says in the letter: at is
now about 10 weeks since Mr.. Stowe
mentioned to us one day at table that
your brother was i'll and that he meant
to invite him here. DO, ! replied, we
will nurse him and set him up again in a
week."
Again Mrs. Stowe says: zone little in
cident will show the general sympathy
for your brother even among strangers.
Mr.. Stowe wrote to a good Methodist
brother to engage your brother coffin,
and stated in the note that our circum-
stances would not allow us to give
high price, and promising to come to the
city for it the next day. The good old
man Immediately sent up black walnut
coffin, one OF the incest kind he ever
makes, together with pail for the fu
neral. When Mr. Stowe called to pay
him he said 4 have heard what nice
young man that was and couldn't put
him off with poor coffin, so | thought
| would send my best kind and give a
third of the price myself"
In the closing sentence the religious ma
ture of the great woman is clearly mani.
ested. She said: II have no room to |
add more. May the Lord bless this afflic-
ion to you, as tuust he has to us, and
nay you be comforted as only he can
COMFORT you, is the prayer of your sister
n Christ. II. B. STOWE,
Walnut Hills"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-07-17

for a dollar. All other pork in the same
proportion. Campbell Brothers, Citizens
Bank Block.
RICH DISCOVERIES OF GOLD at Cripple
Greek, Col, and elsewhere, are being
made daily, and the production for 1896
will be the largest ever known, estimated
at Two Hundred Million Dollars. Grip
pie Creek alone is producing over One
Million Dollars a month, and steadily
increasing. Mining stocks are advancing
in price more rapidly than any other
Stocks, and many pay dividends Of from
35 to so per cent. They offer the best
opportunity to make large profit on a
small investment.
John l. Tallman & Co., 40 Broadway,
New York, are financial agents for the
Prudential Gold Mining Co., and Others
i'll the famous Cripple Creek district.
They will send you free interesting par
ticulars of the Mining Companies they
represent, also their book on speculation
in stocks, grain and cotton, containing
many new and important features.
Send for these books at once if you are
interested in any form of speculation or
investment. They may prove profitable
to you.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-07-17

Church Notes.-The Christian En-
deavor meetings which have been held at
the North church at the close of the even
ing service have been discontinued
through the summertime North church
Monthly, which is published by the
Christian Endeavor society, suspends
publication through July and August.
Carl Lamson, son Of Rev. Dr. c. NJ.
Lamson OF Hartford, Conn, is expected
here tomorrow and will preside at the
North church organ next Sunday in the
absence of the regular organist.
The Ladies Aid society Of the Metho-
dist church gave lawn party on the
grounds of Freeman Pierce on Boynton
Hill last evening. good number were
in attendance and a pleasant time en-
joyed.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-07-17
WANTED, FOR SALE, ETC.

lSmall advertisements will be inserted in
| TINS column in reading matter type at the
rate OF two cents word for the first inser-
ton and one cent a word for subsequent in
| sertions. Cash must accompany the order I
Rooms with house keeping accommo.
dations to let at 10 Winter street.
Every reader of the CALIFORNIAN should
send SIX 2'cent stamps to the Trade
Company, Boston, Mass, for "Progres-
sive America" the most entertaining and
instructive game for the whole family.
WANTED, At Underclyffe, st. Johns
bury, w., the first Of August, Or ear
her, a good, experienced cook and
aundress; also a reliable and willing
house girl. References positively re,
CURED. A permanent place, and good
wages offered. Address, Mrs. T..
Herrlck, II Church street, st. Tohnsburv,
AGENTS WANTED, lady or gentleman,
to solicit orders for full line of Flavor
ing Extracts, Essences, etc. Liberal
commission allowed. Address K. G,
Mitchell, Sutton, Vt.
WANTED.-A reliable and experienced
girl for general homework. Apply to
Mrs. F. o. Clark, Ga Summer St., St.
Johnsbury.
For SALE.-The homestead owned bv
the late Mrs A. Hallett, corner of Mt.
Pleasant and Hastings streets, house and
lot together with good pasture with rum
nng water, the most desirable place in
st. Johnsbury. If not sold by August
LIST, will rent to good party without
small children. Inquire on the premises
of G. w. Hallett.
For RENT.-The homestead owned by
the late Mrs. A. Halett, corner Mt.
Pleasant and Hastings streets, to good
party without small children. Inquire
OF 6. w. Hallett on the premises
For SALE. A frst-class one horse
moving machine. E. H. Hallett. St.
Johnsbury Centre, Vt.
F. a. Scott pays cash for maple sugar.
For SALE, the house and lot of the late
John w. Prescott pleasantly located in
paddock village Suitable for two fami-
lies). Desirable for home or for invest
ment. Inquire of P, L. Pierce, st. Johns-
bury Centre, Admir-.
Buy BIKE AT LESS THAN Cost
Brand new 90 wheel, latest and up to
date in everything. High frame, large
tubing, barrel hubs, quick repair tire;
one of the best $S5 wheel made, $52. SO
takes it if you are quick. BICYCLES re.
paired. New and second hand wheels
cheap. GEO. E. Grow
MOSES H. REDWOOD is DESTROYS of Sc.
curing any books or pictures, family por
traits or letters or any such articles for
merly belonging to his father Samuel
Redwood, who formerly lived in Fair
banks village and who died in 1870. Mr..
M. II. Redwood, the only survivor of his
father, has not single memento of anv
kind, and is willing to pay the market
value or more and also express charges
to his address in Augusta, Ca.
144 PER CENT NET PROFIT has been
divided among the members ofour Finan.
cIal Trust Department since last Septem.
Der. Savings banks pay 4 per cent per
year. We have earned and paid an aver.
age OF l6 per cent per month, and the
future promises great returns. Accounts
OF 800 and upwards accepted. Write
TOR full particulars. Hug hes & Co..
Bankers, 90 Broadway, New York City,
For the next week we shall sell lard for
eight cents pound; salt pork 5 pounds
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-07-17
Deaths.

At ST. Johnsbury July IL, Mrs. Sabra L.,
wife OF Rev. J. II. Smith, aged 60 years
At st. Johnsbury, July 49, James S. Hamil-
ton, aged 40 years and months.
At Barnet, July 10, Abbie S. Leete, wife of
Josiah S. Kenerson, aged 65 years.
At East Concord, July 10. Alma L., wife of
DIN Morse, aged "a.
At Spencer Mass, suddenly, July TO-
Alfred X. Hallett, formerly of ST. Johnsbury
Center, aged SO.
At East Haven, July 10, Mrs. Judith Moul-
troup, relict of the late Merrick Moutroup
aged 81 years.
At Lower Waterford July g. Louise,
daghter of Fred and Alma Blodgett, aged Is
years.
At Groton, July 8, Mrs. Melissa Morrison.
At Danville, July o, Nelson A., infant son of
Mr.: and Mrs. Albert Vim, aged months
and 2+ days.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-07-17
Death of Mrs. J. II. Smith.-Mr

Death of Mrs. J. II. Smith.-Mrs
Sabra L., wife OF Rev. J. H. Smith, died
last Sunday night after an illness OF
seven weeks with gastric fever. She had
also been sufferer with rheumatism for a
long time. Mrs. Smith was born in
Wheelock GO years ago and was the
daughter OF Lorenzo and Sabra Sullo-
way. She married ]. H. Smith about
1857 and after living in Wheelock few
years moved to this place probably about
20 years ago. Mrs. Smith was sister
OF Lorenzo Sulloway Of this place and
sister of Mrs. Martin OF Minneapolis.
She leaves two children, son, VIM. A.,
of Barre, and a daughter, Jennie, at home.
Mrs. Smith was a member of the Advent
church and a most estimable lady. She
will be missed by many and the bereaved
family have the sympathy OF all Funer-
al was Wednesday at o'clock.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-07-17
Letter from Harriet Beecher Stowe

Mrs. Nancy F. Kidder who was nor
sonaly acquainted with Mrs. Stowe, has
sent us the following interesting article
Puolished in the Bellows Falls Times Of q
recent date:
E. p. Kidder Of this place has in his
possession a letter written to his mother
catherine S. Kidder, by Harriet Beecber
stowe IN lS43. 1t consists of IS closely
written pages, probably containing NOT
''i from QUO words, and contains
minute description of the sickness and
oeath OF Samuel Kidder. Samuel Kidder
was at the time a student in Lane Semi.
nary, Cincinnati, and was brotber.;r.
law to Catherine, who at that time lived
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-07-17
A CARD.

WE HEREBY inform the people Of
St. Johnsbury and surrounding
community that we have sold the
entire stock of the late T. c. Spencer,
consisting of Watches, Clocks, Jew.
tlry and Silverware, to Mr.. Chas. E.
Simanton, who will continue the
business at the present stand.
Mr.. Simanton is a gentleman of re-
fnement and talent. He has brought
with him letters OF recommendation
and honor from both the president
and cashier of the First National
Bank of Washington. We further
say that Mr.. Smanton is a practical
and expert Matchmaker, also an
Optician of merit; he being a gradu.
ate from the College of Opticians of
New York City. In introducing Mr..
Simanton to the public, we feel GER
tain that we are presenting a prac-
teal man, an honorable citizen, and
hope the public will extend to him a
very liberal patronage.
sIGNED]
MESsRS SMYTHE & CHENEY.
Administrators
T. c. Spencer Estate.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-07-17
Marriages..

At st. Johnsbury, July Ia, by Rev. FIR.
Marceau, Philias Gagnon and Miss Mabel
Lanctot.
At Concord, July IS, by Rev. NJ c. Hen
derson, Fred S. Kenison of Lyndon and Ida
M. Root of Concord
At Groton, July II, by Rev. Mr.. Todd
James Frost and Mamie Scott
At Newport, R. l., July 8, by Rev. DR..
Warren Randolph, w. p Kelly of ST. Johns
bury and Lillian M Lee of Newport.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-07-17
Too nuch Soap Rots Clothes;
Use less soap by using Harmless.

New Books.-IIere is a list of the
books purchased for the Atheneum dur
ing the month of June;
Allen, g., The story OF the plants.
Anderson, Mary, A few memories.
Arnold, E., The tenth muse.
Bingham, W. H., Jr., editor, The book OF
athletics.
Black, W., Briseis.
Clemens, S. L. MARK Twain, Tom
Sawyer abroad
Crawford, F. NJ, Adam Johnstone's son.
Curtis, w. E., Venezuela.
Danvers' jewels and Sir Charles Danyers.
Davis, X, H., Cinderella and other
stories.
Quincy, Louise l., A roadside harp; a
book OF verses.
Henderson, W. T., Afoat with the flag.
Latimer, Elizabeth w., Europe in Africa
in the nineteenth century.
Latlmer, Elizabeth W., Russia and Tur-
key in the nineteenth century.
Maitland, 7, A. F., Masters of German
music.
Munroe, X, Snow-shoes and sledges.
Nchards, Mrs. l.. L. Hlldegarde's holt
day; sequel to Queen Hidegarde.
Richards, Mrs. l.. E., Hildegarde's home.
Richards, Mrs. L. E., Hildegardes ne1gh-
borS.
Riley, 7. w., Afterwhiles.
Robinson, r. E., In New England fields
and woods.
Shaler, W. S., Domesticated animals.
Silver fairy book.
Smith, F. H., Tom Grogan.
Smyth, A. H., Bayard Taylor american
men of letters.)
Stevenson, r. L., A child's garden of
verses.
Stimson, F. T. q, S. of Dale), Pirate
gold.
Sully, T., Studies of childhood.
Thompson, S. p, Elementary lessons in
electricity and magnetism.
Warner, c. d., Our Italy.
White, Eliza o., The coming of Theodore
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-07-17
Death of J. S. Hamilton.-Jam

Death OF j. >. hamilton.-Ja ).
Hamilton died July 10, aged 40 years
and months. The cause of his death
was pneumonia, he having been i'll but
one week. He had been a resident of St.
Johnsbury for 10 years, during eight of
which he had worked at the scale shops,
where he was employed at the time of
his death. He was an active member Of
the Universalist church, having been
president OF the Y. P. c. U. for the past
year. He was also member of Gale
donna Lodge, |. o. O. F., and Green
Mountain Lodge, N. E. o. P. The funeral
was held Wednesday at the church, con-
Quoted by Rev. Mr.. Bartlett of Lyndon
vile.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-07-17
Death of A. K. HaIIett.-Alfred X

Dedtn vi A. X. F1allett.-Alfred Il.
Hallett died suddenly at Spencer, Mass,
July 10, at the age of 80 years. Mr..
Hallett was the son of the late Deacon
Edmund Hallett, formerly of this place,
and Alfred was born here Aug. %, 1887.
For some years he resided in Stock bridge
removing from that town to Spencer
about 10 years ago. For several years
past he has been organist at the Congre-
gational church in that place and was
universally esteemed and beloved by all.
Memorial services were held in the
church, which was appropriately draped,
last Sunday afternoon, the funeral SER
vices being held in the same place the
following day, Rev. Sherman w. Brown
officiating. The interment took place at
the old cemetery.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-07-17
Bradley-rlerriam Wedding.

Bradley-rlerriam Wedding. - The
following account of wedding taken
from the Topeka State Journal will be
interesting to many in this place as one
OF the principals, Carroll Burnham Mer.
RAM, is well.known here:
1t would be difficult to conceive of q
prettier wedding than that celebrated
Wednesday evening, July 1, at Grace
cathedral which united in marriage Miss
Marguerite May Bradley, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. John Bradley and Mr.. Car.
roll Burnham Merriam, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. +. B. Merriam, all Of Topeka.
Long before the appointed time the
church was filled with representative
gathering of Topeka's beauty. culture
and wealth, well wishers of the happv
young couple to be we'd
The chancel and nave were divided bv
ROOD screen covered with asparagus.
and on the altar were bouquets of white
roses Palms in profusion finished the
decorative plan which conformed to the
color tones, green and white, carried out
IN the gowns OF the bridal party as well
as IN the decorations. The rood screen
was surprise to the bride and was
wrought out under the loving supervision
OF four girl friends.
Mr.. w. F. Roehr was at the ORGAN and
made the waiting moments less tedious
by rendering some excellent selections.
just as nc began Lohengrins wedding
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-07-17
Teachers Examinations.

be held as follows: VIII
Peacham inIy 90 az
Iyndonville school building. Ju1y al ARC
VI Johnsoury Aug. II, 10.
r inc examinations at st. Johnsbury will
lollow the summer school aug. $3.50 and Is
open TO all teachers in attendance. The fore
n n:sn sessions begin at O'Clock and all can
opening of each session.
testimonials of good moral character are
requ n,,! Of all candidates and testim onias
y, ,,; ao,llty TO teach and govern are also re-
g grad. OF those applying for first second
sraue eertihcates. w. II. TAYLOR,
tIord,.a, County Examiner.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-07-17

DR.. Mason Coming.-Dr. Mason OF
Chatham, N. Y, whose name and large
institution is gaining a world wide repu-
tation in the cure OF cancer, tumor and
chronic blood diseases will be at the St.
Johnsbury House on Thursday July ODD,
and will be pleased to consult with any
who are so afflicted. Consultation and
advice free, giving the people of this sec
ton an opportunity to consult one of
the greatest specialists in these diseases
without cost, and should be embraced by
all who are unfortunate enough to be so
afflicted. Call at hotel or write direct to
I. H. Mason, M. d.. Chatham, N. Y,
Tor treatise on these diseases free.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-07-17

Many man who likes to stand up
and talk nice in church never gives up his
seat in crowded street car.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-07-17
Business Notes,-Scott & Underwood

Business NOtes.-Scott &, Underwood
have surpassed all previous efforts in
window decoration by their latest de-
sign. The south window in their store
represents children at the seaside and
every detail of the scene is faithfully rep
resented.
A room in George Crows building
just above his variety store is being fitted
up and will be filled by ]. Pepin with
confectionery, soft drinks, etc.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-07-17
A CARD.

We wish to thank our neighbors friends,
the brothers of 1. o. o. F. and N. E. o. P. for
their help and sympathy during the sickness
and death OF our beloved husband and son.
Also for the beautiful floral tributes from all.
And may the kindnesses you have shown
us be yours in the hour of need, is the heart
felt wish of Mrs. Cora HAMILTON.
MRS. MARY CATE.
st. Johnsbury, Vt, July IS, 1896.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1896-01-29

turned into a memorial of the venerable
poet. Rev. Edward Everett Hale of
RoXbury, Mass said he could think of
no more interesting memorial than the
preserva ton of Whttier's house. Con
gressman Morse, from Canton, said he
heartily approved of the plan to pre-
serve the home of the poet Senator
Hoar wrote: IT think it extremely de-
sirable that Mr.. Whittier's home In
Amesbury should be preserved un-
changed. There will be pilgrimages
to this spot for centuries TO come"
The Rev DIR. Robert Collyer, the dis
tinguished New York Unitarian divine,
wrote: THE name of our dear good
poet in Amesbury Is so blended with his
life and genius that 1t will be a sad and
| sore loss to the race which speaks our
| tongue II we should fail to preserve
| the simple old shrine just as l saw 1t
| this summer. He has clothed the place
with beauty and grace winch will
abide through a time we cannot meas
| ure, and the generations to come will
| be grateful for the purpose to do this
| thing and to gather within Its safe
| guards the memorials Of his genius and
his life
Since the project was started, new
and important facts have come to light
| The public library of which the poet
was the manager for years, and which
is situated on the same street as the
| poets home. has outgrown its present
quarters and committee has been ap-
pointed to raise funds to build a new
| library building 1t Is known that Wills
! have been made which give the library
building fund from $4,000 To S700 900 on
| the death of the owners. The committee
| have not yet secured a suitable place
to locate the library, but the idea OF
making the home a memorial hall has
| brought the scheme to the front that
the new library building should be built
on to the homestead of Whittier. Thous-
ands Of visitors have visited Amesbury
since the death Of Whittier to see his
home and his last resting place. The
library of the poet is just the same to-
day as II was when he wrote his last
poem. From the rear window of the Ii
brary can be seen the grand old orchard
where the funeral of the poet was held.
1t was al this window that the poet
wrote his famous poem Snow Boundr'
Looking out of this window one day at
the fine trees Of the orchard. he took up
pen and paper and wrote these lines
which have thus far never been pub
lished. They show how the poet always
strove for brotherly perfection:
The sun upon thy branches falls,
The rain upon thy roots
This union into being calls
Thy satisfying fruits
All! would that on my heart and head
Loves dew and light should fall
That l might round me blessings shed
| AS common gifts to all
The latter years of the poets life h,
r spent between his Amesbury home snt
= | Oak Knoll, Danvers.
( st. Paul is sending out statesmen daily
| but trade has hardly opened.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1896-01-29
ILLINOIS STEEL COMPANY A TRUST
Proceedings Begun to Aunui the Charte,
in liiir ois.

Chicago. Jan. 24.-Attorney General
Maloney will tomorrow begin quo war
ranto proceedings, under the antitrust
law, in the circuit court against the
Illinois Steel Company on the ground
that in consolidating with the Joliet
Steel Company it overreached its cor
porate power. The Illinois Steel Com
pany was incorporated in 1889, with a
capital of $25. 900 900 which has since
been increased to s5O0OO00O. It has ex-
tensive plants in Chicago South Chi
cago, Joliet and Milwaukee.
Qua warranto proceedings will be be-
gun at the same time against the Joliet
Steel Company. asking for revocation
of it's charter, because the company has
merged into the Illinois Steel Com
pany and ceased to exercise it's corpor-
ate functions. The attorney generals
! information sets forth that the Illinois
Steel Company, in increasing its capt.
| al stock to $4,000. 900 and issuing shares
in excess of the combined capital stock
| of the constituent companies, acted
without warrant or authority of law.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1896-01-29
MANAGERS or TIL. SILVER PARTY
Finance Committee organized Litcra-
iure to Be Circulated.


Washington, Jan. 24.-At meeting
today of the finance committee of the
new silver party organized yesterday
General Warner was made permanent
chairman, and l.. NJ. Rumsey of st.
Louis member of the subcommittee for
the south. 1t was agreed to increase
the entire subcommittee to nine, the
TWO remaining members for the south to
be selected by the chairman of the
finance committee.
Thomas c. Merrill of Butte Mont,
was appointed treasurer of the national
finance committee, and all funds raised
will be turned over to him to be ex-
pended under the direction of the ma
tional finance committee.
Earl b. Smith Of Chicago was made
permanent secretary of the committee.
At a meeting of the provisional ma
tional committee held today it was
agreed to print and distribute SOC, 900
copies or more of the address, resolu-
tions call and plan of organization. 1t
was also agreed that each committee
man should proceed at once to organize
his state or territory and to report his
plan of organization to the chairman
not later than February 20, and that
the executive committee meet in Wash
ington not later than February q to
perfect plans of organization
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1896-01-29
LEGISLATION FOR The DAIRY UNION
headquarters Tstab ishtd AZ Wa>hiugton
10 secure Relief From Congress

headquarters UstHb isht q AZ Washington
10 secure Relief From Congress.
Washington. Jan. 23.-Ex- Congress
man Hatch Of Missouri Hon. j. Hewes
of Maryland and II. c. Adams of Wis
consin, have established headquarters
in this city in behalf Of the National
Dairy Union, which represents interests
aggregating six billions of dollars, and
which recently held its annual conven-
tion in Chicago, for the purpose of pro-
curing the introduction in congress as
well as the passage of bill to limit
the effect Of the commerce clause Of the
constitution with respect to oleomar-
garine and filed cheese, or what is
known to the dairymen as the Hill
Apsley-Grout bill Of the Tifty-th
congress.
Another bin aims at the regulation
of the manufacture and the sale of
filled cheese while a third provides
for the registering of state trade marks
II is thought that all three measures
can be successfully pushed through
congress at its present session, although
strong opposition is anticipated from
the manufacturers and Wholesale vend-
ers of fraudulent dairy products.