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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-01-08

retary and treasurer, George F. Colby;
E. MAY, {. A. Caderwood and L.
Eldridge.
"A new time table goes into effect on
the Passumpsc road Monday when the
noon train south and the Quebec express
north are discontinued until further
notice. In place OF the Quebec express
passenger car will be placed on the freight
train which reaches here at $40 p. m.
AT the Granite City Poultry show in
Barre last week, the following local fam
ciers in this vicinity were represented: B.
H. Graves, 10 entries, winning 8 firsts
and 2 specials; Maple Row Farms,
II entries. winning 6 hrsts, 3 seconds
and specials, one OF the latter being for
best pen OF any variety, except Plymouth
Rocks, in the show.
The SummervilIe whist club met
with Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Carr, We'd
nesday evening. This was the last Of a
series of six games which have been
played for prizes. Various games occu-
pied the first half Of the evening, followed
by light refreshments and the awarding
OF the prizes, Charles Carr led the gentle
men, having won 20 games and lost 10.
Miss Bertha Hovey was first among the
ladies, winning 81 out of the 40 games.
"A neat little pamphlet, containing
the rules and premium list of the fonrth
annual exhibition Of the Vermont Poultry
and Pet Stock association to be held in
the Town Hall here next week Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, has
been issued. The exhibitions of the
association so far have been most sue
cesslul and this year promises to beat
the record. Every one will want to see
the prize fowls Of the state and they will
all be in the Town Hall next week. This
is the banner poultry show of Northern
New England. Don't miss it.
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VOL. LX--NO. 31O2

ahead. Ii is announced that only those
contestants who gain at least one new
member for their side will be allowed to
participate in the "Turkey-cheese" dinner
at the end of the contest.
Sunday, Jan. 10, Rev. DR.. James l.. Hill
of Salem, Mass, will deliver lecture to
men in Association hall at A o'clock.
Subject: THE Great American Vice"
DR.. Hill is a very interesting speaker. He
recently gave the same lecture before an
audience OF six hundred men in Burling-
ton. There will be special music, and
orchestra. Admission free to men.
Members of the Y. NJ. c. A. who hold
paid up membership certificates can Sc
cure tickets for the remainder Of the lee
ture course at a reduced rate by applying
to the secretary.
The musical service last Sunday was
very well attended. chorus of the
church choirs assisted by the association
orchestra gave an excellent programme
as follows:
Hymns.
Prayer" "Kreatzer"
Orchestra.
Scripture Reading. .Q.
Prayer,
"The Lord is my Shepherd" Schubert
North Church Ladies' Quartette.
kt,a toao g ata,,
Choirs
Address,
Rev. Thomas Tyrie.
Duet-"My Faith Looks up to Thee"
Lackner
w. B. and S. d. Atwood.
Chorus-"The Radiant Morn" Woodward
Choirs.
Duet.
Mrs. kimball, Mrs. Peck.
Quartette,
Mahogany Quartette.
(, Hymns. II
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-01-08

WOman's CIub.-The Woman's Club
held its January meeting on Monday, the
4th, in Pythian Hall with full attend
ance.
After a short business session, Miss
Matte ]. Hall gave the current events of
the past month, touching upon the presi-
dents message, the condition of affairs
in Cuba, and the plans for improvements
i'll tenement houses in New York, and
other cities, also some foreign topics. The
programme of the afternoon was DO
mestic Science" In the absence of the
chairman, Mrs. Drew, Mrs. E. II. Ross
presided. Rev. Edward +. Fairbanks gave
an exceedingly interesting and character
istic paper upon the question, us Domes-
tic Life Science from a Mans Stand
point ?" He in a conclusive and some
what humorous way proved, that above
question, the ultimate of all science is
domestic science. Mrs. A. l.. Bailey
opened a discussion upon "The Problem
OF Domestic Service which was taken
up in practical manner by several mem
bcrs of the Club. A committee of three
women was chosen to report at the
March meeting upon the praclicabilty
of forming class and securing com
petent teacher for the instruction OF mis-
tresses and maids who cesre to learn
more of the art of housekeeping and
housework.
On account OF the absence of Miss
Nellie Tyler, her paper on "Nurs-
ing" was omitted.
A letter from Mrs. Henrotn was read,
giving an appreciatve tribute to the late
Mrs. Sarah b. Cooper OF San Francisco
whose life was largely spent in the fur
therance OF education, especially of very
young children, and humanitarian works
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The Shoe Factory Coming.-There


was an enthusiastic meeting OF The stock
holders of the st. ,Johnsbury Shoe Co. in
the Board of Trade rooms on Saturday
evening to hear the report of Capt. E. l..
Hovey upon his visit to Lynn. Capt.
Hovey said that after an inspection OF
the property he had offered Mr. Stocker
$4,000 for his plant without an appraisal
and this offer was taken up. An APP
praisal was taken afterwards which
showed the property worth $500 more
and Capt. Hovey thought he had made
a good trade Tor the stockholders. A.
II. Mcleod objected to this method OF
appraisal on the ground that Mr.. Hovey
was not instructed to buy the property
but to get it appraised. DR.. T. h. Stiles
moved that Capt. Hovey's trade be rati-
fed and Matthew Caldbeck and Edward
F. Griswold favored the motion. The
motion was carried unanimously and
telegram sent Mr.. Stocker to come here
as soon as possible with his machinery.
Mr.. Stocker has his machinery all boxed,
has advertised in the Lynn papers that
he is going to leave the state and it is
expected that the new company will be
manufacturing shoes here in few weeks.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-01-08
A Farewell Party.-one ofthe pleasar

A Farewell Party. lone ofthe pleasant
things in this life is to find out that you
are thought well of in the community in
which you live. A very happy proof of
this was the reception by Mrs. Henry
Fairbanks on Tuesday evening at Elm
woode to her Sabbath School class, in
honor of Elroy A. Clayton, who left
Thursday for Los Angeles, California, in
search of health. The class presented
Mr.. Clayton with beautiful Oxford
Bible, inscribed "Elroy A. Clayton. From
Mrs. Henry Fairbanks and her Sunday
School Class, January I, 1897, in loving
remembrance of the many pleasant hours
spent together in The study of the Mas
ter's word" Mr.. Clayton responded
feelingly, and the sentiment prevailed
that ii good wishes would restore health
Mr.. Clayton's trip o Southern california
would be unnecessary.
Thus the rigor OF our Vermont winters
takes from our midst young man uni.
versaly held in esteem. He carries with
him the best wishes of this town. His is
temperament that insures success in
this world. A host OF friends hope that
his absence will be only temporary, and
that he will return to us restored many
fold
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-01-08
Our Lecture Course.-With a view to

Our Lecture Course.-With a view to
getting larger attendance at the enter
tainments in the Y M. c. A. course the
committee has reduced the price ofcourse
tickets for the rest of the season and the
same may be obtained at Bingham's
drug store or of the canvassers who are
selling the tickets in their house to house
canvass. There are FIVE more entertain
ments, an illustrated lecture by Lieut..
Peary, lecture by DR.. Gunsaulus, an
illustrated play by Alexander Black,
lecture by Editor McElroy of the New
York Tribune and concert by the Kel-
logg Concert Co. Tickets tor the FIVE en-
tertainments have been reduced to So
$3.50 and 81 Is, according to the loca-
ton Of seats. This is the best course ever
offered our people for the money and as
the association is in debt, those who Sc.
cure these tickets will not only get their
moneys worth in entertainments, but
have the satisfaction of contributing
their money to most worthy cause.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-01-08

Officers Installed the meeting of
Caledonia Lodge, No. 6, J. 90. F. on
Monday evening these officers were in
stalled by Deputy Grand Master Roy of
Barnet: N 6 George H. Stearns; Y. g.,
o. H. Smith; fin. Sec, 0. c. Amidon; p.
Sec, L. F. Miner; treas, Fl. c.. Bond /;
r. S. N. G., S. II. Kent; L. S. N. g., ]. S.
Underwood; R. S. VIC, S. Sanborn !;
l.. S.V. g., ED. Howe; P. G., H. M.
Douglas; chap, L. G. Lockwood; warden
E. Z. Sargent; l.. S. S., Dan Oakley; X.
5, s., |. J. Dow. o. c. Amidon and H. NJ.
Douglas were elected representatives to
the Grand Lodge. w. w. Sprague was
elected trustee for three years. The dis
trict meeting will be held with the lodge
at West Burke some time the latter part
Of February. banquet followed the
exercises, served by Caterer l.. F. Gaskill.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-01-08

The mail boxes in the village have all
received a bright new coat of red paint.
Lawyer R. W. Simonds has opened
an Office in the Pythan building opposite
DR.. Cheney's office.
The center of attraction February
1-5 is Newport. Reason, the annual
musical festival. They come from all
around this section to attend it.
j. c. and A. c. Underwood, proprie-
tors OF the Maple Row Farms, have
issued unique and original calendar,
which will be sent to any address.
With suit for sander at St. Johns
bury, fire at Passumpsic and church
scandal at McIndoes business is fairly
lively among the newspapers this week.
S. A. Moore g. Co. have issued some
attractive calendars for 1897 which in
cidentally call attention to their large
line OF clothing and gents furnishing
goods.
The new officers of Sherman Court,
No. 627, Catholic Order of Foresters,
were installed at their meeting Wednes-
day evening by Louis Demers, Deputy
State Chief Ranger.
Harmony band will give promenade
concert in Stanley Opera House next
week Thursday evening. Admission 10
cents. A good crowd wanted as the
band is little short of money.
The following are the advertised let
ters at the post Office: Mrs. Lizzie Clark,
Mrs. Jane George, Mrs. Mary ]. Moore,
Wright Batchelder, o. H, Harvey, H. S.
Russell, Greenwood & Novilsty.
The ladies of the church of the
Messiah will serve one of their delicious
clam chowder suppers at the church
vestry Friday evening, January Is.
Supper served from until 8 o'clock. All
are cordially invited.
Next Sunday evening there will be a
union service in Music Hall to be ad-
dressed by Rev. DR.. James Hill of Salem,
Mass. DR.. Hill is noted Massachusetts
preacher, being particularly active in
Christian Endeavor work.
e. N. Randall has bought out the
remainder OF those attractive st. Iohns.
bury calendars and will give them away
to his customers as explained in our ad
vertsing columns. Over 1000 of these
calendars were sold for the holiday trade
The four republican presidential
electors OF Vermont will meet at Mentpe
lier, Monday, Jan. II, to select one o.
their number to carry the vote of the
state for M, Kinley and Hobart to Wash
ington. Hon. H. c. Bates of this town i.
one ol the electors.
The Beckwith Marl company held it.
annual meeting here Tuesday and elected
the following directors: President, H. A
Blake; vice president, Sias Randall sec
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-01-08
Variety Entertainment.

variety EutCI tdinIuCuts - ne SC.
Johnsbury Concert Company are to open
the series of entertainments which they
will give during the winter in other towns
at the Stanley Opera House, this
evening. Prof, and Nine. Bonette will
present erial acts never before attempted
and their work is guaranteed to be the
best before the public at the present
time The other artists will introduce
first-class specialties. Following is the
programme;
st. Johnsbury Orchestra.
Cornet Solo, Selected
Mr.. ]. Wesley Batchelder.
Zobo Quartette,
Imperial Quartette.
Ancient Statuary Acts,
Messrs. Wiley, Stevens and Parker,
Slack Wire Act.
Prof c. C. Bonette.
st. Johnsbury Orchestra.
Mr.. Frank o. French.
Comedy Sketch.
Grand Double and Single Trapeze Act,
"Slide for Life" Race,
Prof and Nine. Bonette
Skirt Dance,
Misses Peck and Brock.
Modern Statuary Acts,
Messrs. Wiley, Stevens and Parker,
Finale, Selected
st. Johnsbury Orchestra.
The entertainment to conclude with
dancing with the St. Johnsbury orches-
ira in attendance. All who purchase
floor tickets will receive picture OF
Nine Bonette, arial artist
The entertainment begins promptly at
| 8 O'Clock.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-01-08
PERSONALS.

Mrs. W. E. Peck left Monday for Bos-
ton for short visit.
o. d. Hopkins left Tuesday for Morris
vile, after four weeks visit here.
F. P. Huntley Of Claremont, N. H., has
been the guest of A. P. Underwood the
past week.
George E. Grow has gone to Jackson
vile, Fla, to spend the winter. His store
will be closed during his absence.
Miss Jessie Rickaby, who has been
visiting at her uncle's, Thomas Rickaby,
left for ner home in Quebec this morning.
Roy Kendall of Laconia, formerly Of
this town, narrowly escaped drowning
while skating last Saturday. His COM
panion was drowned.
Louis NJ Lemerise, attorney at law, of
Lowell, Mass, is here on legal business
for few weeks. He is stopping at the
st. Johnsbury House.
Mrs. j. D. Lawton is visiting her
brother, Major c. A. Woodruff at Gov
ernor's Island, New York harbor, and
her nephew, c. H. Strout Of Philadelphia
Mr. and Mrs. w. H. Mcmillan leave on
a two months western trip the middle of
this month. They will first visit relatives
in Minneapolis and then 60 to the Pacific
coast.
Mrs. F. E. Lovejoy left Tuesday after
noon for Loveland, Col, where she will
spend the winter. Her son has gone to
Whitefeld to visit his uncle during her
absence.
George Stevens OF Minneapolis, who
was formerly in the railroad Office in St.
Johnsbury, visited old friends the past
week. Mr.. Stevens is now in grain
business and has an office in the North
western Guaranty Loan building.
Mrs Henry Levin died on Sunday
night after severe illness. Mrs. Levin
was about 70 years old, member OF
the North church and Sunday School and
lady who went about doing good. The
funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon,
conducted by her pastor, Rev. A. H.
Heath.
Miss Martha Durkey, agraduate of the
Academy in the class of '93, died at her
home in Sheldon Wednesday morning
after sickness of several months. Miss
Durkey was a most excellent young lady
and her many friends in this place will
deeply regret to hear OF her death.
"The Puritan" the new monthly for
ladies, has an illustrated article upon the
play, "Midsummer Nights Dream"
which was given by the Smith college
girls in 1895 and has lately been repeated
in both New York and Boston. Among
the pictures is one of Miss Carrie Braley
of this place, who was the leader OF the
fairies. Miss Braley would have taken
the same part in the play in New York
recently had her health permitted.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-01-08
Railroad BaIIs.-Stanlev Opera Hous

KaiirOau DaiIS'-Stanley opera House
looked the prettiest last week Thursday
evening it has looked in long time.
The occasion was the first annual rail
road ball of the Moose River and
Blodgett lodges. The hall was beauti-
fully decorated with bunting and numer-
Gus railroad lanterns. In the center was
a chandelier of about thirty-hve lanterns,
the most unique feature OF the decora-
tons Beedles orchestra rendered an
unusually fine concert from eight to niue
and then furnished about forty.6ve
couples with inspiration for dancing.
Caterer S. d. Atwood served supper to
over one hundred in G. A. r. hall and
allowed no one to go away hungry.
The boys are to be congratulated upon
the splendid ball they gave for their first
annual
The first annual ball of the Get There
Club" of the Maine Central railroad,
was held in White6eld on New Years
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night, and was attended by over fifty
couples from Whitefeld and vicinity.
The St. Johnsbury orchestra furnished
the music and received many compE-
ments for their concert and other music.
The hall was elaborately trimmed with
bunting and pictures and the affair was
the social event Of the season. The club
will hold another ball on the evening of
Washington's birthday, Feb 22. AZ
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-01-08
Poultry Exhibit at St. Johnsbury.-

Poultry Exhibit at st. JOhnsbury.-
Poultry raising in these days ol advance
ment might well be called science so
great are the requirements end demands
OF such business
The gatherings or exhibitions like the
one which is to be held at st. Johnsbury,
January 1 1.15 are beneficial in more ways
than one, and persons interested in
poultry breeding should not overlook
this opportunity, for the show embraces
the choicest breeds of the most rare and
expensive kinds of birds.
The tickets which the Boston & Maine
have placed on sale at various stations
for this exhibition are at reduced rates
and are good going on above dates and
good returning not after January 10th.
Inquire at station ticket Office for infor-
nation.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-01-08
Hook and Ladder.-Tuesdav evenin,

Hook and Ladder.-Tuesday evening.
Ian. 5, the annual meeting of Hook and
Ladder Co. was held at Fire station No.
d, and the following officers were elected
for the year 1897:
Charles l.. Carpenter, foreman.
O. II. Smith, 1st assistant.
Thomas Wallace, 2nd assistant.
S. I. Somervile, clerk and treas.
John Palmer. steward.
Thomas Wallace, E. 4. Gage, Charles
Marshall, committee.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-01-08
A New Business Firm-With the

A New Business Firm.-With the
new year came business change on Main
street in the pioneer book and jewelry
store. The firm OF A. D. Rowell Co. was
dissolved and under sA.R Tfdhie 81 Field &
Rowell,2 Fred A. Fisid and Mrs. A. d.
Rowell will continue the bssipess. Mr..
Field came here about three years
ago to take charge of the watch repair
ing in the store and by strict attention
to business has kept the old trade which
he found when he came there and also
materially increased the business. The
firm of Field and Roweil will achieve sue
cess because they will run their store on
the oest business principles and keep a
well-selected stock Of books. stationery,
jewelry and silverware to be sold at rea
sonable prices.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-01-08

Sugar Makers rIeeting. = January
10Th to 14th the Vermont Maple Sugar
Makers association will be in session at
Rutland, and round trip tickets have
been placed on sale at numerous Boston
& Maine stations for this event, which
can be used in going on the above dates.
the return passage being good until
January 18TH Inquire at ticket Office
for information.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-01-08
The Most Popular Teacher. In the

ihS Hhoo~ 0Pr"' AS"~~A' III tHS
Boston Globe contest for the most popu-
lar teacher, Miss Mabel Brock Of Barnet,
was in the lead yesterday, with 1878
votes and c. H. Morrill, of Brigham
Academy, Bakersfield, was second, with
3,1O9 votes. Some one in st. Johnsbury
is evidently interested in the contest, as
a recent issue OF the Globe gave St.
Johnsbury the credit for the following:
"Dear Globe: Enclosed find IA votes
for Mabel l.. Brock of Barnet. We are
all I'M ensely interested in this contest
and we want Miss Brock to be one from
Vermont to enjoy the trip to Wash
ington."
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-01-08
Death of rlrs. Sarah RandaII.-Mrs.

Deatn OF IlrS. Saran kandali.-MrS.
Sarah P. Randall, wife of Thomas Ran
dali, died at her home in Hudson, N. H.,
December 27. She was a former resident
oi ST. Johnsbury and the daughter OF the
late George W. and Rumina Sargent.
She leaves a daughter, Mrs. Walter Stick
ney of Hollis, N. H., two brothers, Cyrus
and Wesley Sargent of st. Johnsbury,
and two sisters, Mrs. c. o. Pierce Of
Newtonville. Mass, and Mrs. E. W.
Miles of Washington, d. c. Mrs. Ran
dali will be greatly missed. Placing her
own physical trouble aside with strong
will and cheerfulness of manner she gave
her entire strength to making home
bright ior those placed under her care.
The sind words which came in large num-
bers from her friends in the church, told
OF the love she had won there. But at
the age of 81 the Heavenly Father saw
the tired ieet and hands needed rest and
the patient heart should enter the we'll
earned joys that were awaiting her.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-01-08
UNION COLLECTION AGENCY,
NEW ADS. THIS WEEK.

House Wanted
Boston Sunday Herald.
Essay on Duty-Bingham.
Great Offer-E. N. Randall.
Health Foods-F. O. Clark.
Com. Notice-Truman Martins Est.
Never Wear Outs. A. Moore & Co.
Annual Statement-Nat1 Life Ins. Co.
Probate of Will-Alma Lewin's Estate.
Collections Specialty-R. w. Simonds.
New Years Resolutions Field & Rowell.
Pres. of fAccount-Daniel Thompson's Est.
Businesslike Methods-Barbour' Bus. Col
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-01-08
FRATERNITY MEETINGS.
KNIGHTS OF Pythlas.

Regular convention of Apollo Lodge No. 2,
Tuesday evening, Ian. ~. The rank oi
knight (amplifed form will be conferred at
this time. Uniform Rank Drill at z 30.
w w. HUSBAND, c. c.
HENRY w. ELLIS. K. X. S.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-01-08

At the Y. M. c. A.-The blue light
was burning in front of association
building Wednesday, for the first time
since the beginning OF the membership
contest. The Blues" made lively
hustle and sent their side several points
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-01-08

OF the 3O,479 books drawn in 1896,
1854 or 81 per cent were taken out by
the school children. In March the cir
culation was 3,297, the largest ever re-
corded for one month. Largest daily
circulation in the year 332, March IA;
smallest, 25, Sep. 16. Average circula-
ton Saturdays, 214, other days, II.
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Atheueum Statistics.-Inthetw twenty

Athen@um Statistics The twenty
FIVE years that the Atheneum has been
opened, the total number OF books loaned
is 553 ,497. At the end OF its first quar-
ter century it may be of interest to glance
over the circulation from its start. The
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-01-08

Officers Elected, -At the annual meet
ing Monday evening of Hose Company
No. 6. the following officers were elected:
Foreman, O. II. Green; assistant, c. B.
Carr; clerk, A. L. Conley steward. r.
H. Conley; committee, H. Caswell,
George Learmouth, Z. J. O'Keefe.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-01-08
Knights Of Honor, No. o1S,

Meet second and fourth Tuesday in each
month in G. A. r. Hall
N. NJ. JOHNSON, Dictator.
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WEATHER RECORD.

At Bingham's Drug Store, for the week
ending January 6, 1897.
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LOCAL GATHERINGS.

Indicates below zero.
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The mail boxes in the village have all
received a bright new coat of red paint.
Lawyer R. W. Simonds has opened
an Office in the Pythian building opposite