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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-02-07
WEST DANVILLE.

J. B. Rogers of Walden shipped a car
load OF potatoes from this place Satur-
day, Feb. LIST, paying % cents per bushel
for the same.
G. W, Shepherd is drawing saw.dust
from the mill to the Green for c. w.
Thurber
During the past week Ora Bolton has
been running a machine which cuts
wood into suitable lengths for stove use,
Robins and crows have been seen on
the farm off, L. Frye all winter, unusual
visitors at this season of the year.
A fine quality of ice, fully thirteen
inches thick has been taken from the
pond.
Among recent improvements noted are
the new lights tor night trains at the
depot also cash register for the office.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-02-07
LYNDON.


Mrs. Rufus Young spent several days
last week visiting in Montpelier, Berlin
and Waterbury.
Miss Mary Lincoln returned last Fri
day from two weeks visit in Canada.
Mrs. Wells Quimby has gone to Barre
to meet her husband and spend few
days visiting his brothers family.
Mrs. Trull, Miss Carrie Eaton and Miss
Jennie Chase went to Newport Tuesday
to attend the musical convention.
Miss Ivey Everett received quite severe
injuries last Thursday evening while slid
ing with Others on traverse.
Mrs. Holton and Mrs Hubbard, who
have been very sick with gtip, are both
recovering.
Mrs. Johnson, wife of Rev. w. c. John.
son, larted last night for Pro evidence, K.
l., to visit her sister and receive what
benefit she may from rest and change.
She has b en- i'll for several months, audit
is hoped that she will succeed in regaining
her health.
Master Perley Bennett celebrated his
eleventh birthday last Tuesday evening
by entertaining party of his young
friends and schoolmates.
The Congregational Sunday School
was represented by Miss Henrietta Chase
and w. S. Mattocks at the Sunday School
rally at Lyndonvile last Tuesday. H.
F. Phillips and wife, Mrs Staples, Mrs.
Quimby, Mrs. Leach and Miss Houghton
went from the Methodist society I'm
fortunately neither of the pastors were
able to be present.
The ladies of the Methodist church will
give an Aunt Jemima griddle-cake sup
per" at the Congregational vestry this
friday evening, to which they cordially
invite everybody.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-02-07
The Tnuns Around.
DANVILLE.
Death of Joel X. Dole.

loci X. Dole died very suddenly Monday
morning, Feb. 3. He went to the barn
and MIXED number OF cows, and when
he came in sat down, saying he felt very
strangely, and died in a few minutes
Mr.. Dole was the fourth of twelve chill
dref of Gen. Stephen and Callista Roberts
Dole, of whom only three are now living
Col. VIM. and J. M. Dole, and Annis vile
of George McNeal Of Walden. Mr.. Dole
married for his third vile Emily Nutting,
by whom he had nine children, all OF
whom are now living. He has been
lifelong resident of Danvlle, having lived
on the same farm where he died during
his whole life. He has always been a very
industrious man, and one of our most
thrifty and respected citizens. The fu-
neral was held at the house on Wednes-
day at one o'clock, Rev. Mr.. Knowlton
officiating. Many relatives and friends
were present, to all of whom is extended
the sympathy OF the entire community.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-02-07

tial elector for W. II. Harrison, and a
member Of the Congregational church for
forty-four years. He was educated at
Dartmouth college but did not graduate.
The donor, who is his youngest daugh-
ter, prepared in 1891 a volume called
THE Tenney Family" which contains
the names of 4044 descendants OF Thorn
as Tenney who came to Rowley, Mass,
in 1888.
The library will be controlled by a
board of nine trustees, and Newbury is
added to the list of Vermont towns which
have been enriched by generous gifts.
II u w
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-02-07
GOLD MEDAL BUTTER.

The Butter scoring 81 "a points the Vermont Dairy
mems Association at Rutland January and g. 1896
made byR Jaynes Supt the Ryegate w. Creamery
butter took the Creamery Sweepstakes, the Grand
Sweepstakes, and the GOLD MED Al and is the second
time this Creamery has been awarded the GOLD MEDAL
The Superintendent follows:
The butter that
g. 10 and H. 1894 the meeting
at Rutland this taking II
The day the milk that
to Rutland January 1896
pounds OF milk in
skimm and tested it times
twenty minutes, skimming 1864 pounds of mil
Now do not think the Separator
better than this When
quality supply the fancy
cents pound R. F JAYNES, Jersey Creamery
Ryegate, w. January II, 1896.
The Ryegae Creamery is cooperative The payments
to the patrons pound of butter for follows
viz
January, Csc May, pic. September, 23c.
February &c June, 21c. October 25c.
March, 26c July, 21c. November, Csc.
April 23c August, 22c. December Csc
What better proof can be given the daymen
that those Creameries using the
UNITED STATES CREAM SEPARATOR
make the largest quantity of butter make the best quail
Ity and pay the patrons the best prices.
Send for illustrated pamphlets.
VERMONT FARM MACHINE CO., Bellows Falls VT
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-02-07
NORTH DANVILLE.

Mrs. Alice Morse of St. Johnsbury WIS.,
tied relatives in this place the first of the
week.
Mrs. Charles Oakley is sick with gas
trio lever.
Allen Sanborn was unable to return to
his school at St, Johnsbury Monday on
account OF hard cold.
Minnie, the little daughter of A. NJ
Mcfarland, has be,nquite sick this week
The Knights of Pythias from Danvile
were invited with their wives to spend
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-02-07
WATERFORD.

Eddie Hastings, in district No. III one
of the faithful boys who got book for
constant attendance last year.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-02-07
GASKILL.

There will be the usual preaching SER
vices at the schoolhouse next Sunday
afternoon at 2.45 o'clock.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-02-07

for
Sale.

Situated in the east part of Danville and
known as the Wilson farm. Contains 100
acres, including good timber land and pastur-
age. Sugar orchard of over 500 trees rum
ming water to house and barn. Buildings
are conveniently located and in good repair
Nice orchard with grated fruit. Enquire OF
JAMES H. WILSON,
Passumpsic, Vt.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-21
Keith Vaudeville Soon,

Great pressure has been brought to
bear upon the management of Keith's
opera House 10 give program OF vaude.
vile similar to the big variety bill W hich
opened Keith's In September last.
IL has been determined to eccede 10 the
general request and during the week of
Dec. keiths' Opera House will offer n
program OF vaudeville, which for novelty.
expense and absolute refinement cannot
20 duplicated. There are no vaudeville
SHOWS that approach the entertainments
OF the Keith establishments. While the
entire program is not completed, the
most prominent feature will bs the
George Lockhsrt troupe OF performinc
elephants. For the psst two months tbev
have amazed the audiences at Keith,s
Ihsater in Boston, and they are accented
as the most wonderful animals ever ex.
hibited.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-21
Westminster Ihsaicr.

The Black Crook Burlesque Company,
with its amusing features will be the
stellar attraction for next week at the
Westminster Iheater and the company
has amorg its performers Lelis NJ. Trim
bic, Emerson and Omega, Gardner, Gil
more and Harris, Eulalie. LottieMortimer,
Monte Elmo. Alice Leslie, Gibson and
Donnelly, Emma Lippman, Ray Black,
Mollie Phelps, Ruth Everett, Lizzie and
Minnie Ward, Kittie and Ella Kirwin.
Calice Carlton, Nellie Burton and Fannie
Allen. "The Palace in the Moop" most
interesting opening mum ber, then follows
a strong olio by Gibson and DonneIly.
Leila M. Trimble, Emerson end Omega.
Gardiner, Gilmore and Harris and
Euisiie, the famous sensational dancing
fay. "Our Vasssr Girls, or The Presi-
Dental Candidates." brings the show to
4 close. Ladies matinees will be given a.
usual and, Notwithstanding the immense
cost Of the attraction, only popular prices
will prevail.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-21

biii Is OF exceptional merit and strength,
being healed by Virginia Arsgon, the
handsome young lady who mas made
such sensation at the Olympia In New
YORK, and has been pronounced by tue
press OF that city the most wonderful
slack wire artistic ever seon IN this toun-
try. Mario and Mario 90 an act on 10
parallel bars which is in its way quite
tne equal OF her remarkable perform
anoe, and Bobby kalston, the "vest- pock-
ct comedian" and the only dwarf on the
stage VINO really can sing ana act, il al
ways irresistibly funny. The Ammons-
Cle'isse trio Is we'll known as Gnques-
Ionatly the greatest musical team before
the public; and tho Excelsior four, In
their comedy act. stand equally high In
popular favor The four Toilette sisters,
whose "bill board dance" has been such
an Immense hit az Roster a. BiaPs, VIII
De seen here in that same rovel aud d.
verting specially; and John Bryant and
Lillian Cleaver Will be heard In the songs
when have been received with such en-
thusisst:c applause in the metropolis.
Lottio Daily, the popular singing SOU
brette, will present her latest succ esses,
and little Alma Christie. the almost phe.
nomensl youthful artistic, will be heard
and seen for the first time in New Eng
land. AL Haynes and Julia Redmond,
the clever sketch artists, will complete
the bill. Matinees are given daily at 2:l5 |
and performances every evening ats.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-21
Lothrop's Opera House.

Managers Thomas Il Watson OF 10th
rop's Opera House have arranged a grand
dramatic feast as their contribution 10
the public festivities and enjoyments Of
Thanksgiving week, snd every afternoon
ana evening during the week, with an
extra matinee Thanksgiving forenoon,
the dramatic success, "Fair Play" will
DO intorDreted by the new stock COM
pany. For several weeks, by the able
assistance OF the talented and experienced
stage director Frank j. keenan,, the man
Hgemsnt have bsen negotiating with
several shining lights OF the dramatic
profession with the result that they have
brought together a fine stock company.
Fpir rlay is one OF particular strength
and merit and will furnish au excellaut
criterion Of the company's ability. II is
interesting IN story,strong and consistent
IN plot, foil OF exciting incidents, start
ling situations, thrilling cIimaxe., with
sensational announcements, bright dis.
logue and liberal vein OF comedy run
ming throughout tho drama. MIR. Keene
appears IN one OF the most sNacttnv
light comedy roles. lie Is ably seconded
by MSssrs. Thomss aud Watson IN the
roles OF Timothy, an Irisbmsn and
Japonics, good natured darkey. Miss
Kate weston pretty Snd petite sou.
orette. IL cast for the role OF. Germaine
The well known character actor. Sd
"afd ksigeton, viii impersonsts the
role tf the broken-down drunken sot,
Abe Wintcrs. Miss Florence Mack viii
greet her OLD friends IN this vicinity,
while the talented Young sctr.ss, Ai,s.
E"e Ambfo'e, will be the old witch.
CEsrlee Manley is cast for the part OF
Samuel Mostimer, while frank Ambro
mas that OF jules Mortimer tb. v,Ilia,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-21

debut on the vaudeville stage. The
large salary offered by Mr.. Hnrring-
ton and the prospects OF similar figures
elsewhere which he secured for her in
duced her to follow in the footstep, Of
Miss Bennett and ether stars. Miss
Jobntono Is known throughout the coun-
try not only as an exceedingly beautiful
woman and an actress of exceptional
versatility ana genuine talents. but as
one OF the strongest drawine cards N
hor own personality now on the stage.
ana her i.me in "Trilhy," tie "Cicmon-
oeau Case" sud other popular sucsts-e.
Is familiar 10 ell thester Roors. she T.
quite as popular with tSe isGioo IS with
those Of the sterner sox. and hcr apncar.
nncs at the Columbia is oxpectel 10 niI
that pretty playhouse. She will appear
In bright and unique comoc ieitia. ns-
sisted by Lyon Adams. very clever actor.
whose abilities are peculiarly adapted u
work OF this charscter. Ihe rest OF the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-21
Keiih's Opera House.

James j. Corbett will be seen sill mar,
week Thanksgiving week. at Keith's
opers House in "A Naval Cadet" A
gala holiday matinee will be given on
Thursday, Thanksgiving Day. and there
VIII also be matinees on Tuesday and
Saturday. Renewed interest has been
created Ia Corbstt within the past few
days regarding his contemplated match
with Fitzsimmons, but pugilism has no
part in these columns and we must re-
gsrd Mr. Corbett AZ an actor. Wpen he
sppeared In Providsncs last year he made
great deal Of fame as the naval cade,
Ned Cornell, and his engagement was
also remarkable because 1t was the largest
one. with one exception, In the history
Of Ksith's Opera House.
"A Naval CadeI" IL a comedy drama
snd through the enuesvors OF a really
excellent company is m,ds very enter.
tsining. The story of the play is inter
esting, with scenes laid at the Naval
Academy. Annapolis, the p,omenado
oecf Of the great steamship 81. Louis
and the Jardin de Paris. Virtue ia much
an eVioence sse down-trodden sufferer.
~"ile vice and villsny pursue her almos,
10 the end OF the esrth. where, ipdeod.
toe threat is made TO drive her from ,his
mondsne sphere entirely. Author, man
seers and actors have lapored 10 make
this n deserving entertainment. and 40
iar 90 'cenery, property and other acc,s.
SORES are concerned, "a Naval Csdet''
could haralf be improved uDon. Tno act.
ing is rood, with company consisting
OF ". 4. Doyle. Edward mscRsy. Hud-
snn L'sion. Miss Faucbon Campbell,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-21
Maurice Barrymore's New Play.

The new piece at Palmer's New York
Thester Is a curious work by its author.
III the unexpected did not always happen
on the stage, we should expect any kind
OF play except a melo drama from Mau-
rice barrymore. This actor-author Is a
wit, an analyst Of human nature, some
thing OF a cynic and a good deal of a
scholar. Barrymore in public and Barry
more In private life aro entirely different
men. As the general audience knows
him, this player is an athlete, once the
champion amateur middlewsight boxer
OF Enelanc; oDe OF the handsomest ac-
tors on the stage; a leading man whose
salary is never less than 800 week:
until her death the husband of Georgis
Drew, in whom all the telent of her fs-
nous family was crystaiized; the father
of an uDcommonly clever young actress
now in "Rosemary," and of a young
player who is trying to win his spurs
in the Cayvsn company. But his
frieDds know Maurice Barrymore to
be a csustic epigrammstist, a cIsyer
thinker, so accomplished writer and man
OF ideas. A dozen years ago he wrote a
striking play called "Nsjesda," which
was performed with considerable artistic.
IL not much financial success by Mime.
Modjeslsa. II was an excellent although
gloomy drama, and the favorable opinion
OF the critics on his work encouraged
Mr.. Barrymore In bis hopes of fame and
fortune from 1t. Soon after its produc-
ion Sarah Bernhardt brought out Sar-
iou's "La Toscan and We we're astonished |
% find many similarities in the stories 10
he two pieces. Barrymore had eubmitted |
: 'Nadjesds" 10 Bernbardt and he de- |
'lared that Sardou had borrowed his plot
or "La ToscS'. Sardou replied wrath
ully that he had never heard Of Barrys
more or his play. Nine. Sarah was
ragged into the dispute, and her son
laurice challenged Barrymore to a duel.
hose were exciting times. They ended
With tho COLLAPSE OF "Nsdjesda" and the
uccess Of ola Tosca." Disgusted with
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-21
Nine. Inez Sprague.

Nine. Inez Sprague will make her frs,
appearance in this city in a grand concert
in Infantry hall. Friday evening, Nov. 27.
She will be accompanied by the Boston
Festival Orchestra under the direction oi
Mr.. Emile Mollenhsuer. There is a great
deal OF curiosity as to the artistic and
musical ability OF this new aspirant for
fame, and the local reputation of the
new vocalist will attract large num-
Der OF persons to the hall 10 see IL Bos-
toms verdict regarding her is correst. 1t
will be an interesting musical event in
many ways and those VINO devote an
evening to listening to this vocalist will
consider the time profitably spent. The
sale of seats began this morning at
Wings ticket Office on College street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-21

the drama because IL is full of heart in
terest end its chara cters are real men and
women with everyday thoughts and
everyday feelings. 1t is the people ana
not the plot that engages the attention
OF the audience in Mr. Eerne's great
work. and 1t Is that feeling of progress
that is penetrating even into the slow
I've OF villagers that makes IL modern and
man to the core. Its hero, Nathaniel
Berry, with his ipcessant good nature and
exhausiinss charity. has a beautiful
moral TO convey aud his ungsinliness
does not MAKE him less lovable. In his
evolution OF this character, Mr.. Horne
shows man who has many OF the at-
tributes OF the Nazarene and the
authors Interpretation is deserving of
great praise. There is another remark
ably well drawn character in "shore
Acres" and that is tho Part OF Joel Gates,
tue grass widower. Only people who
have lived in small towns can quits
comprehend BIN. joel is both scorned
end pitied by his fellowmen. Un.ls Nat
10 mis- friend, however, and 10 him he
comes with bis troubles as a child wouId
to its mother. His daughter, Mandy. 4,
the creation OF the authors wife, Keth-
crime Corcorau Herne. There are tbous- |
snds OF such children, but no other
Mandy has ever eraced the stage. Ann
i'erfy is another typical character. She
has her counterpart and her repetitions
are Indicative os her feelings. Even the
lovers are unique and one follows the
varying fortunes OF Helen and s m with
growing interest.
Mr.. Herne lately delivered an address
N art for Truths Sake" before the
sostop Home Congress, and in il he
aid; 81 did not set myself the task Of
rriting Shore Acros' as II now stands.
u grew and I grew with IL, and while
uid not realize AL Of its spirituality
until lis stage presentation set It's inter
nal spirit free, still that spirituality must
have bad possession OF me while writ
ins, or could not have written jt.u
1tisthls-writtae- -feF-.A EHtf+ffis- IA
upon which the American dram. Is |
founded and ashore Acres" is the best
example the stage has yet had.
Mr. Herne's engagement IS limited 10
one week wi b matinees on Tbursday
trhsnis living Day. and Saturday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-21

and FRANK Shaw as the outlaw Ileutsn-
ant, Monte vssauez.
On Thanksgiving morning en- extra
matinee Performance viii be given at 10
O'CLOCK, ct which 10 cents viii admir- to
all parts of the house. In toe afternoon
and evening tho regular hours and prices
viii prevail The usual children's matinee
will be given Saturday afternoon at which
fhe pupils OF the public SCHOOLS will be
admitted with reserved seat for 10 cents.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-21

the affair, Barrymore abandoned play
writing aud devoted himself to acting.
his friends, however, believed that he
would some day re-enter the literary field
with strong emotional play or a good
comedy. But he has at last broken
silence with what might be almost termed
an oid-fashioned melodrama in "Roaring
Dick d CO..
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-21
Prcyldenc. Opera HOUSE.

But few rlsys come to this city that
are more welcome than "shore Acres"
and its thousands OF admirers will be
pleased to learn tnat fine scenic produc-
, tion Is to be given at the Providence
opera House on Monday evening next.
'ShoTe Acres" Is dear TO the patron OF
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-21
Columbia Theater.

Manager Harrington Of the Columbia
Iheater is rapidly making for himself
and fer his house national reputation
by his success In securing the greatest
recent recruits frcN the Legitimate"
drama or opera to the vauds willie stage.
Now Miss sibly JohnstoDe will on Mon
day evening at the Columbia make her
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-21
The Famous Scotch Author.

Ian MacLaren, the famous author, min
lister and lecturer, will speak twice in this
city next Monday. The afternoon and
evening lectures are both to be delivered
at Infantry hall at 2 O'Clock and 8 O'Clock
respectively and the proceeds from each
will be for the benefit of the nhods
Island Homeopathic Hospital.
The lecturers theme is announced as
"Traits OF Scottish Character" and the
hundreds Of people who have read and
enjoyed his dslig ghtful sketches in Bonnie
Brisr Bush and his essays In "The Mind
of the MASTER" will have the opportunity
OF getting at first hand, rather than
through the medium Of the printed
page. the benefit OF the mans wit and
ce.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-21
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Rose Stuart, Marion Lester and Milly
James. For those who care either for
curiosity or sincere admiral ion 10 see
Mr.. Corbe,t disport himself upon the
stage, It may be said that no pugilistic
actor was ever better placed before the
footlights. The claim is made by the
manager THAT "Gentlemsn Jim" has
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-21

IF we told you that your
baby was starving, that it
actually didn't get enough
to eat, you might resent it.
And yet there are thousands
of babies who never get the
fat they should in their food
or who are not able TO digest
the fat that they do get. Fat
is a necessity to your baby.
1t is baby life and baby
beauty. A few drops "of
SCOTS Emulsion for all little
ones one, two and three
years of age is better than
cream for them. They
thrive and grow on it.
SCOTT a BOVINE. Chemists, New Yors
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-21

The professor makes an annual visit to
this city and he always attracts q great
deal OF attention by his exhibitions, as
they are both scientific and entertaining.
He has added several new features and
patrons who visit Music Hall next week
will be amply repaid for their time and
money.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-21
Professor Carpen,er-

Professor Carpenter, the well known
hypnolist, VIII give q weeks entertain
ment In Music Hall beginning MONDAY
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-21

greatly improved as an actor. He has ac-
CURED far better stage presence than
formerly and is freer and more nstu raj,
or rather more himself,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-21
Best on the stage.

Best on the Stage.
A few slight changes have been made
In the list OF attractions announced for
the Providence Opera House. and TIRE
Continued on Page 8.