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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-04-10
THE TOWNS AROUND.
p-T DANyILLE.


Frank Kidder and his family have
moved to Barnet.
Mrs. J. E. Tinker returned from Boston
this week.
Frank Barber has hired out to S. D.
Morse for year.
Mr.. and Mrs, William Clifford have
gone to Greenfield, Mass, instead of Brat
tleboro as was reported last week.
Mrs. John Palmer is stopping for the
present at Geo. Green's but it is expected
that Bert Barber will moveinto her house
soon and she will then live with them.
Harvey Burbank is working at S. d.
Morses during vacation.
May Page has gone to Ryegate to work.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kelley of Woodsvile are
visiting at VIM. Pages.
Mrs. George b. Davis has returned from
a visit to North Danvile and st. Johns
bury.
Miller's Merry Makers will give one Of
metropolitan entertainments at the town
hall, Saturday evening, April II,
At the school meeting Dr. Haviland and
Charles Ranney were elected school com
mittee for three years.
Early Monday morning fire was dis
covered in George Clark's buildings and
it had gained such head way that the
family had barely time to get out of the
house without saving anything. The
house, shed and horse barn were entirely
consumed. There was a strong wind and
the buildings were so quickly burned that
only a few OF Mr.. Clark's ucighbors knew
OF the fire till it was over. The loss falls
heavily on Mr.. Clark and he has the sym
patty of all. The loss is over $3000 in
sured for $1,000 in the London Liver
pool & Globe Company.
Miss Lila Hodgdon has returned from
a two weeks visit at Lyndon.
Miss Anna Rowe is visiting her aunt,
Mrs. Josyn, at West Concord.
Mrs. Wright has been in Boston the
past week getting the spring styles.
Use less soap-better for clothes.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-04-10

Save clothes-$50 to 500 worth a
year by using less soap.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-04-10

payments to policy holders, cash on
hand, and stock in trade. If he will not
supply the figures, we will. II he does
not supply them you will corner him.
As last fling he will likely say, they
can't do it again and you will get in
the last word by replying, "your com
pany never did it,"
Very truly yours,
CHENEY & CHENEY, GenIAgts.
MANCHESTER, N. H., April 10, 1895.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-04-10
Probate of Will.
MARY F. SHOWS ESTATE.

MARY F. SHOWS ESTATE.
STATE oFVERMoNT District of aledonia, IS.
In Probate court, held at the Probate office
in st, Johnsbury, within and for said district
on the 9th day of April A. d. 1896,
An instrument purporting to be the last will
and testament OF Mary F. Snow late of St
Johnsbury, in said district, deceased, being
presented to court by N. M. johnson, the
executor therein named, for probate.
1t is ordered by said court that all persons
concerned therein be notified to appear at q
session of said court, to be held at the Pro
bate office in st. Johnsbury, on the 25th
day of April, A.. d. 1896, and
show cause, ii any they may have
against the probate. of said will.
for which purpose it is further ordered
that a copy of the record of this order
be published three weeks successfully in the
Caledonian, printed at St. Johnsbury
previous to said time appointed for
hearing.
By the Court, Attest:
WALTER p. SMITH, Judge
A true copy of record, Attest
WALTER p. SMITH, Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-04-10
FARM FOR SALE.

offer my farm for sale, with or without
stock and tools, to suit customer. The farm
is situated on the West Barnet road, u of
mile from the Joe's Brook school house, and
fenced farm and buildingsin good condition;
neverfailing water, sugar and apple orchards,
etc. Apply on the premises
ANDREW BUTTON.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-04-10
Commissioners Notice.
BETsEY McDoNALD's ESTATE.

BETSEY McDONALD'S ESTATE.
The subscribers, having been appointed by
the honorable Probate court for the district
of Caledonia, commissioners to receive, ex-
anime and adjust all claims and demands OF all
persons against the estate of Betsey Nc
Donald. late of Peacham, in said district de-
ceased, and the term of six months from the
18th day of March, 1896, being allowed by
said court to the creditors of said deceased
to exhibit and prove their respective claims
before us: Give notice that we will attend
to the duties of our appointment at the
dw' ling house of George r. Davis in
Danville, in said district, on the 25th day of
April and the 26th day of September next, at
O'Clock in the afternoon on each of said
days.
CHAS. d. BRAINERD,
GEO. B. DAVIS,
Commissioners.
April 2, A. d. 1896.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-04-10
NORTH DANVILLE.

Mrs. S. S. Johnson is in Manchester,
N. H., caring for her daughter who is
sick there.
Miss Florence Johnson is quite ILL.,
Rev. M. II. Smith is in attendance at
the Methodist conference at Barre this
week.
Bertha Weeks is stopping with rela-
tives in Waterford.
B. U. Wells of the Lyndonville Journal
spent few days with friends here the
last OF the week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-04-10
Commissioners Notice.
JOEL R, DoLE's ESTATE.

JOEL N UOI@E . Eo n u
The subscribers, having been appointed by
the honorable probate court for the district
of Caledonia, commissioners to receive, ex-
anime, and adjust all claims and demands OF
all persons against the estate of Joel
r. Dole, late of Danvile, in said dis
trict, deceased, and the term of six months
from the 3oth day of March, 1896, being
allowed by said court to the creditors OF
said deceased, to exhibit and prove their re-
spective claims before us : Give notice that
we will attend to the duties of our appoint
ment at the dwelling house of the la e Joel R.
Dole in Danville, in said district, on the
9th day of April and the 3Oth day OF
September next at 1 O'Clock in the afternoon,
on each of said days.
CHAS. D. BRAINERD,
PETER WESSON,
Commissioners.
Danvie, VT, April 2, A. d. 1896.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-04-10
EAST HARDWICK.
Use less soap-better for clothes.

Use less soap-better for clothes.
Leslie Johnson spent Sunday with his
grandparents in Monroe.
Miss Alice Hancock spent Fast Day
with her brother, ]. E. Hancock.
!. w. Rogers, of Montpelier, made his
brother a short visit last week.
Mrs. Charles Wilmerson has been quite
i'll, but is better
Union services were held at the Baptist
church Friday.
Miss Jennie Farr went to st. Johns
bury Monday, where she will attend
Barbour's Business College.
Z. +. Dow, who has been in the station
at Highgate for some time, is now in the
station at Fairfield.
Henry Rabbit Of Waterbury, was in
town Tuesday.
A sugar party was given at the Bap
fist church Saturday night.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-04-10
A CHAPTER ON INSURANCE.
[continued from third page.l

Won get a balance Of $123, 86S,013.
What splendid showing The com.
panies Jumped together have managed
the business so well that it has paid all
the expenses, taxes, ETC., and made ior
the policy holders net profit OF almost
one hundred and twenty.four millions.
And you figured it out all alone-didn't
have to rely on any agents talk" and
it is so much safer to rely upon debit and
credit than upon anybody or anything
else, particularly the agent who is after
q commission Debit and credit are after
nothing in the world but an honest
balance.
Debit and credit being so handy and
reliable, so much surer than cock-logic,
poor clay audacity and unsupported
statements, we will let them tell us what
part of that net profit Of one hundred
and twenty-four millions was earned by
the old Mutual Lille, for you suspected all
along from the clubs around it that the
old tree was bearing pretty good fruit.
Turning to the same table we find it's
figures and hand them over to debit and
credit.
The Mutual Life Insurance Company of
New York.
DR..
To premiums received from
policy holders from organ
ization to Jan. list, 1895, $51e ,S52,360
Balance or profit to policy
holders, 69,55S,555
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-04-10
VALUABLE PROPERTY
For Sale

The following real estate belonging to the
late William Daniels, is offered for sale 4:
New block and lot on Railroad street
now used for meat market, shoe store and
tenements.
Also tenement house and lot adjoining on
the north, with spring water - 4 tenements,
barn and out buildings.
Also tenement house and lot, 26 Pearl
street, barn and outbuildings, furnace and
electric lights.
All of the above buildings are pleasantly
located and desirable places and in good
repair.
Also two acres Of land and slaughter house
thereon, scales and other appliances thereto
belonging, in Summerville.
Terms will be made satisfactory.
CHARLES ROGERS, Administrator.
st. Johnsbury, VT, March II, 1896.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-03


 Miss Morgan. medal for sight singing Miss Miller.
 Hirseh, department medal-Miss Tay- Tor.
 Roberts. attendance medal-Miss Smith.
 Colby 6 Roll, art medal-Miss Turner. Atheneum Latin medal-Miss Griffith.
 Mrs. Palmer's housekeeping medal Miss Butt.
 There were two beautiful yet sad piano solos by Misses Strickland and Daugh- drille.
 Dr. J. H. Phillips, superintendent of the Birmingham schools delivered the baccalaureate address. It was replete with words of wisdom, couched in most beautiful language and tinged with sad tenderness.
 Then Mir. Cumming, in a few we'll chosen sentences, presented the diplomas to the following graduates:
 Diplomas.
 Bachelor of arts-Mss Marie Elizabeth Davis, Miss Katherine Austell Gormap, Miss Deida Elizabeth Hunt (French), Miss Augusta Idene Key Miss Jessie Boyle Miller, Miss Carrie Belle Moore, Miss Lily Lavinia Pratt (French), Miss Willie Lee Shepherd, Miss Elise Truss
 M. B. L.-Miss Emma Praytor Miss Miranda Russell, Miss Mary Anne Strick- land, Miss Lula Ada Scott, Miss Alice Eveline Strock.
 Music-Miss Daisy Winifried Daugh- drille, vocal and piano; Miss Mary Anne Strickland, piano.
 A sweet and tuching duet, "Till We Meet Again." was then sung by Misses Shepherd and Daughdrille. Then MT. Cumming asked the audience to unite with the students in singing God be With You Till We Meet Again." which they did with tremulous voices and tear dimmed eyes. Rev. MT. Ellis pronounced the benediction.
 Thus closed the most prosperous ses- sion of this school-prosperous but oh, so sorely bereaved. The trustees were unable to then announce permanent successor of Dr. Palmer, but will do so soon. Of course the school will continue and will still go forward to great sue cess.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-03
AT THE ATHENEUM.
The Closing Exercises We'll Attended Medals and Diplomas Awarded-Dr. Palmer's
 Successor Not Yet Chosen.

Notwithstanding that the commence fnent exercises were abridged and sub- dued, notwithstanding that the morning was damp and threatening, and notwith- standing that the electric cars did not run near the Atheneum, the chapel could not seat the large audience that attended the graduating exercises of that institu- tion yesterday morning
 The exercises were opened with very earnest prayer by Dr. McGaha, president of Howard college.
 The acting president, MT. Cumming, read quite a lengthy honor roll, many of whom were perfect in their attainments. Dr. Hosmer presented the medals to the successful contestants. The follow ing were the medalists:
 Medals.
 Loveman, Joseph & Loeb, elocution medal-Miss Daughdrille.
 Jesse French, medal for vocal music Miss Shepherd.
 Seals Bros, medal for instrumental music-Miss Quigley.
 Harry Mercer. medal for instrumental music-Miss Aldrich.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-03

MT. c. N. Jones, ,Girard, Ala, says, May 16. 1895: T was suffering from Catarrh in the head and was cured by Kings Royal Germetuer. We keep it all the time, and believe that it is the best fam iJy medicine there is on the market to- day.
 Germetuer suits all ages in the home
 It is so pleasant to take that all like it.
 It is so harmless that the tenderest babe and most delicate invalids are al- ways safe in using it.
 It cures when all else fails. New pack age, large bottles, 1O8 doses, s1. For sale by druggists.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-03
FOR RENT.

 No. 1908 3rd avenue 9-rooms; cheap. No. 1707 Sth avenue; $25. No. 510 18th street, 6-rooms, bath and ser wants room; $10. No. 1124 4th avenue; 4-rooms; $675.
 FOR SALE. 40 to 60 acres on Tuskaloosa, pike, just west of Cleveland; electric car line graded in front; suitable for sub-dividing; nothing near it's equal in all respects offered on the market. Will sell cheap for cash; fronts pike 15e0 feet.
 street, 13Sx200; will sell very cheap for cash, or at reasonable price on easy payments. 2A acres on North Highlands and 18th street; will sell at great bargain. 40 acres just beyond Jonesyille, on pike, with spendid spring on 1t; will, sell cheap. 80 acres. 11A miles from Jonesville. very cheap.
 20 acres on pike close to Elyton; under good fence; well. barn and small dwelling; the market; will sell for small amount down, balance easy. or very cheap for all cash.
 s75oA-room house and lot 14th street, north terms $50 cash, balance $10 per
 L.. G. PETTYJOHN.
 1S26lz Third avenue.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-03
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT. a.s. $10-5-room cottage, No. S24 20th street. sS.4-room cottage, No. 2427 8th avenue. Store suitable for wholesale business, Nos. and 8 20th street.
 FOR SALE Farm, 423 acres, 8 miles from city on ma- cadamized road and railroad; fine land fine timber; $10 per acre, one-third cash, balance easy. s16OO-Nice cottage near 20th street car line. $5O00-Lot 100x203, walled in, cement walk 9-room house, bath room on each floor; nicely finished throughout; new barn; dummy and electric cars, South High lands.
 S350O-Lot 50x200 S-room residence cost $6000. $6500-Lot 70x212, elegant residence, 18th street. between 10th and 11th avenues. south.
 s165O-Lot 1Oox24o 2 story house, near dunn my.
 Several good pieces city property, well rented, or nice little farm to exchange for merchandise.
 Money to loan on well located business or resident property. ..
 MALONE & BELL. 2017 1st avenue.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-03

Weber, the clarionet king, and his matchless brass and reed band and orchestra will delight the public at East Lake every Sunday. Prof. Weber will play one or more of his entrancing solos in cOnjunc- ton with band and orchestra. Turn out and hear Weber. Concert begins at 3 o'clock.
 4-28-tf
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-03
FOR SALE.

fOH SA1D. $35o-A good broom house; fronts Avondale park 4.ts aeae- s275-A 3-acre lot near Avondale. $1000-Half cash; a store and residence com- bned, on Avenue F. sS50-S0x140 on north 20th street; big bargain. $1000-l00x240 on 9th avenue, between 18th and 18th streets, north. s425-5Ox190 on Avenue F, between 26th and 27th streets; a bargain. $750-C Cash-60x120, with two good cottages, at Avondale. s125O-Terms easy-50x14O, good 5-room house on 3rd avenue, Avondale, close to school. S500-C Cash-25x140 on 2nd avenue, between 18th and 17th stret; a snap. $1200-50x10O on 18th street and 4th avenue, good house; rents for $14. S110O-5Ox1OO, with good Groom house; rents for $14. 1OOx232, corner 20th street, South Highlands, for $3600. This is the most desirable lot in the city. 91h acres near Elyton at $50 per acre. Before making investments call and see
 HAGOOD & THOMAS,
 2015 1st Avenue.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-03
FOR SALE

 $400 will buy 16 lots near Avondale. $1000-S100 cash, will take an excellent 5- room cottage in Woodlawn, about 200 feet from electric cars. $1200-$2OO cash, balance monthly; nice S. room story dwelling, bath room, etc., 26th street, near Avenue F. $9OO will buy a nice 60 foot lot on 11th ave- nue, between 14th and 18th streets. This is about half price for this location. $50 per foot for 50 feet on 4th avenue, near goth street. $2750-Easy monthly payments, corner Fist street and Avenue H, S-room, 2 story, mod ern house; large lot. S270O-Half cash, S-room, story, modern house on Avenue J, near 18th street; fine bargain.
 s65OOi7Ox212, with splendid house. on 18th street, South Highlands. $7O0043 story brick on north 20th street. S250O-Neat cottage, Avenue J, near 18th street.
 s1SOO-Beautiful 75 foot lot on Highland ave- nue. near 20th street. $4500-$1700 cash, S-room, modern house, on lot 50xl90 9th avenue; best location.
 S.. E. THOMPSON, 215 Fist Street. Telephone 24. A. t
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-03
The Modern Reautv

Thrives on good food and sunshine, with plenty of exercise in the open air. Her form glows with health and her face blooms with it's beauty. If her system needs the cleansing action of laxative remedy, she uses the gentle and pleasant Syrup of Figs. Made by the California Egg Syrup company.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-03

Troy, June 2.-(Special)-Th city council on yesterday reelected the old school board, with one exception. MT. John Post was elected a member in the place of Judge Parks.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-03
The Veterans Photographed.

A large number of Confederate veter- ans, members of Camp Hardee Mo- 39 after the meeting yesterday afternoon re- paired to the west side of the United States custom house, where Photogra- pher Friend took group picture of them On the top step and directly in the rear of the veterans were placed Mr. l.. w. Friedman of the Evening News and MT Phil CosminslSyo of the State Herald repor- torial force. The former is a son of a union soldier and the latter a son of a Mexican and Confederate veteran. The two sons of veterans held the banner of Camp Hardee in full view, which gave them a conspicuous place in the group Many old Confederates spoke of this fea- ture in pleasing terms, saying it was a picture emblematic of a reunited coun- hrxy
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-03

'A0I '1AIA41 F IA IAL0IEs
 Special engagement of Pro- lessor Lover, the World-famed magician, who will appear nightly in feats of slight of hand, facial expressions, masks and faces and Ventril- oquism, commencing Monday night, June l. Admission free. 6-2-4t
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-03

The Plant system has double daily trains to Savannah, connecting with steamers for Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, Boston and other eastern points. Reservations made on applica- tion to w. V. Lifsey, Division Passenger Agent, Montgomery, Ala. 5-28-10t
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-03
Best Family Medicine.

Mantels and tile set-Mayberry & Watson.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-03
MISCELLANEOUS.

25, a dark bay horse, me- dium size, small white spot in face, on upper lip. Return to V. B. James, Avon dale and get reward.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-03
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT eos South 18th, rooms; $10 2116 Avenue G, rooms; s1S 6-rooms, lower floor, residence; good loea- tion.
 Furnished house, Northside, until Octo- Der l.
 w. B. LEEDY & CO. Telephone No. 42. 1141a North Fist St.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-03

Bicycle lamps-Mayberry 6 Watson.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-03

SALESMEN understanding cigar business desiring employment answer; goods sold by sample on credit; good pay; expenses; exclusive territory assured to proper ap- plicant. Address P. O. Box 420, New York City. 4-1-12tWed
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-03

We are making special rates to boarders.
 The Opera House Hotel. 5-31-4t Sash and doors-Mayberry & Watson.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-03

EXCELSIOR STEAM LAUNDRY-Georg
 A. Blinn & Son, Proprietors, 1907 2nd ave
 nue. Telephone 222. Birmingham. 12-29-tf
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-03
Old School Board Reelected.

ths and sand-Mayberry & Watson.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-03
LOANS.

MONEY TO LOAN-On furniture, without removal from $10 up. s. R. Searle, 17th street, between 1st and 2d avenues. my2-3m
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-03

Floor wax-Mayberry & Watson.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-03

Chimney tops-Mayberry & Watson.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-03
EAST LAKE PAVILION

Paris Green-Mayberry & Watson.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-03
FOR RENT.

ROOMS FOR RENT-Furnished or unfur- nished, with without board, 2420 9th avenue, north. 6-3-6t FOR RENT-Four furnished rooms. No. 1902 9th avenue, north. 6-2-4t FOR RENT-Three furnished rooms for housekeeping to parties without children. 2209 4th avenue. 6-2-6t
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-03
To New York and the East.

Mayberry & Watson for mantel designs.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1896-10-30
An Imaginary Illness.

Physicians very often meet with peo.
pie who are carrying around imag;n-
ary ailments and who really believe
themselves as badly afflicted as they
assert. Some curious cases have been
noted.
A lady had been confined to her bed
many months with an illness which
wholly deprived her Of the use of her
lower limbs. The doctor who attend
of the affection, which might ordinarily
have been attributable to several caus-
es. Examination, however, revealed
nothing calculated to throw light on
The matter, and the doctor, after pa
tient and exhaustive analysis and at
tention, came to the conclusion that
the illness was Imaginary.
Although he discreetly kept this opin-
ion to himself, proof was eventually
forthcoming as to the accuracy of
his view. Being lifted in the sheets
out of her bed one uay, while the mat
tress was rearranged, the lady sur
prised her attendants by suddenly
jumping from the couch on which she
had been placed, with a loud express
sion of alarm. 1t was discovered that
she had been laid upon a needle cush-
ion inadvertently left on the sofa, and
that the sharp points # several needles
had pressed violently into her back.
The contretemps revealed the fact that
she could stand easily.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1896-10-30

similarly circumstanced would have
said. She said she trusted her lover
and that her husband was scoundrel.
She consented, and Mr.. Capel. to his
e-regious disgust, found his hand
forced beyond remonstrance.
Myra Capel is Mrs. Charles Games
to-day and very happy wife. Henry
Capel is borrowing fivers and drifting
SO rapidly toward subsistence de-
rived from the billiard-rooms that he
already regrets his concession to ap-
pearances. Such a number Of people
know the true inwardness of the un-
defended case of "Capel VS.. Capel and
Eames" that to many this nara tive
e it will be dull reading. Vt is writ
ten for the larger public who knew
nothing that did not appear in the
newspapers. and who wasted such n
great deal of unnecessary sympa thy
on the petitioner.-Pick-Me-
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1896-10-30
A RemarkabIe Oak.

There is a wayward white oak tree
near Laporte, Ind, that may well puz-
zle naturalists with the vagaries of it's
growth. The tree is nine feet in cir
cumference at the base, and there are
no branches Of any size below fifteen
feet from the ground. There the great
bole divides into a number of limbs.
Two, leaving the trunk about twenty
inches apart, grow west, their lines d.
verging for six feet, and then each
bending toward the other. Twelve feet
from the body of the tree they unite
again, making perfect oval, and out
of this grow two smaller branches. AS
IL not satisfied with that expressed dis
regard for the laws of nature, this old
tree has performed another feat. Six
feet from it's base grows another white
oak, less than half its size, and no
sooner does the smaller tree arrive at
the charmed circle of those branching
limbs than one of them grows right into
it and is absorbed. The second tree is
very much larger twenty feet from the
ground than at its base.