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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-12-21
Choral Union Affairs.

The Choral Union has had seven re-
hearsals thus far this season and the
plan is to have ten more. Five OF these
will be on the following dates: Jan. 8.
Jan. 10. and Jan. 81, Feb. IA and Feb.
%. The dates of the remaining FIVE will
be announced later. The committee
desire to have the public purchase assoc
ciate membership tickets which will
admit holder to rehearsals prior to the
convention, and can be exchanged for
reserved seat tickets for the convention.
The town will be canvassed at once and
it is hoped every one will buy their
tickets now.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-12-21
Former St. Johnsbury People.

A delightful reception was rendered to
Charles A. Coburn, our former Y. M. c.
A. secretary, and the present secretary of
the Corliss Memorial Y. M. c. A., at
Newburyport, Mass, Friday evening.
Dec.9 A cordial greeting was extended,
and he with the new physical director
were assured that they were among
friends.
Tuesday evening, Dec 10 Miss Emma
L. ShuIelt assisted in concert in the
Corlss Memorial members course at
Newburyport, and the following from
the Herald shows that her work was APP
preciatively received:
Zone OF the best concerts in the Mem
bers course was given last night in the
Corllss Memorial building by the follow.
Ing artists.
Soprano, Miss Emma l. Shufelt oil
Boston; tenor, Mr.. Warren c. Stan.
wood; piano, Miss Maude Wilson; vo-
lin, Mr.. John K. Nichols; reader, Miss
Carrie Manson; accompanies, Miss
Elizabeth Cheney, MIR. Victor A. Nichol.
son
Miss Shu'elt's rendering of 'Orpheus
and His Lutte was full OF feeling and
power. The work OF Mr. Nichols was q
rare treat to the musical CIRCLES OF the
city.
THE closing number, For all Eterni
ty,' by Miss Shufelt, Mr.. Nichols and
MIR. Nicholson was delightful selection. )
Christmas holly at Randall's drug
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-12-21
Former Vermont Woman 1903 Years Old.

Mrs. Lydia o. Tenny celebrated her
1O3d birthday anniversary last Thurs
day at her home IN West Concord, N. H..
Mrs. Tenney is the last of the ten chill
dren of David and Sarah Crane of Brad
ford, Vt. One brother died two years
ago at the age of "a. She was married
to Jonathan Tenny of Corinth in 1921.
Ten children were born to them, the only
survivor being one son, Daniel, who is
now II years old. Mrs. Tenny is able
to do light homework, uses her needle
deity, reads the papers and takes much
interest in current events. She is said to
be the oldest person living in New Hamp-
shire
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-12-21
Congregational Club.

The fourth annual meeting Of the Pas
sumpsic Congregational Club was held
with the Barton church on Monday
evening. There was a goodly attend.
ance from along the line, st. Johnsbury
contributing Is members to the meeting.
After short social hour the business OF
the meeting was taken up and the fol-
lowing officers were elected for the year
ensuing:
Pres, F. w. Baldwin, Barton.
Vice. Pres. D. M. Camp, Newport, c..
A. Bunker, Peacham.
Sec. and Treas, Rev. H. T. Barnard,
Bradford.
Auditor, G. H. Weeks. Lyndonville.
Elk. Com, Rev. DR. A. FL. Heath, Robert
Mackinnon, st. Johnsbury, Rev. P. b.
Fisk, Lyndonville.
Membership COM, Rev. J. L. Merrill.
Newbury, Arthur F. Stone. st. Johns
bury, c. F. Ranney, Newport.
The following new members were pro-
posed, A. Fl. Mcleod, st. Johnsbury ;
Rev. G. H. Credeford, Wells River; 6. l..
Fay, Barton Landing. Among other
items oil business it was voted to have a
meeting on the night OF Washngt S
birthday and the club were invited to
meet with the Wells River church on this
occasion.
At 6 O'Clock the audience were invited
to one of the finest suppers the club ever
| had. Eighty covers were laid tor this
banquet. President Bald Twin presided at
the post-prandial exercises and happily
introduced the speakers. Secretary Hood
OF Boston gave some of his interesting
western experiences. Arthur F. Stone
responded for the press, Supt H. ] Jones
spoke in his best vein on the Puritan
schoolmaster and Representative {. F.
Ranney of Newport paid an eloquent
tribute to the Puritan mother.
The address Of the evening was given
by Rev. Frank l.. Goodspeed OF Spring
field Mass. His subject was 1.-THE Puri-
tans and the Pilgrims" and the address
was the finest ever given before the club.
1t was rich in historical illusions, elo-
quently delivered and frequently inter.
rupted by applause. Before the address
choice musicale was gwen by the choir
of the Barton church.
The success of the meeting reflect ed
great credit on the good people o. Barton
and it was an occasion that will never be
forgotten bv all fortunate enough to
attend.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-12-21
At SummerviIle.

Miss jamie Blanchard has resigned her
position in the schools and gone back to
her home in Peacbam, Miss Matte
Rockwell Of sWanton has been engaged
as her successor.
Henry Paradis Of Barre is at home
visiting his father, II. Z. Paradis.
c. w. W,lcourt has moved from / 2
Ely street to 76 Concord avenue.
Foensby and Peck have bought three
new western horses for hauling lumber
this winter.
James Moore has moved from 81 Port
land street to Elm.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-12-21

pt cans of Strawberries, mince pie.
cookies, a cake, u lbs. butter, Spauldine
Bros, a Id. each OF candy. nuts, figs,
hoarhound drops, etc, 2 lbs. raisins.
Mrs. Warren Estabrooks. IL yds. crash
for towels. G.. o Baker. work, c. A. Syl-
vester, a dollar. The usual newspapers.
By order of Mrs. Theron M. Howard,
directress.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-12-21
Christmas.fide.

Blessed the Christmas.tidel
When joyous bells are ringing
And all the world Is singing
And heaven beside.
Singing that Christ Is born
The King Of life and glory
Singing this wondrous story
On Christmas morn.
This birthday of our King
We celebrate with gladness
And banishing all sadness
Joyfully sing.
"GIory to God on high.
Who gives goodwill and favor
And through the Lord our Saviour
Is ever nigh!
8. F. s.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-12-21

Providence, Dec 2O.-The grand jury
for Kent county yesterday returned an
Indictment for murder against Samuel
Lindsay. colored, for killing Mrs. Letta
Lippitt, also colored. at Pawtucket, Nov.
5. Lindsay later pleaded not guilty to
the indictment and was held without
bail for trial. Jealousy is said to have
been the cause of the crime
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-12-21
Unable to Agree.

Wilmington, Del. Dec. 2o.-The jury
which held the fate of United States
Senator Kenney in its hands was dis
charged by Judge Bradford at 4:30 yes
terday afternoon without reaching n
verdict. The jury had been out over
70 hours. having retired Friday evening
at o'clock.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-12-21
Buckien's Arnica Salve.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required. II
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price 25 cents per
box. For saleby Flint Bros.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-12-21

At the Free Baptist church the day will
be observed as usual The theme OF the
morning sermon will be mo Room at
the Inn," and the choir, under the direc-
ton Of P. Taft. will render choice
programme of appropriate music. The
Sunday school will have Christmas
tree Saturday evening at 7.30 o'clock,
and the annual Christmas concert Sun
day evening at Z o'clock, to which all are
invited.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-12-21
Advent Church.

Appropriate exercises will be held in the
church Saturday evening, in which all the
little folks will be interested. The SER
vices Sunday will the same as usual.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-12-21
Bennington Failure.

Henry Bingham of Bennington. who.
has been in business Tor many years. and
who has ALWAYS been considered one of
the best off, financially, has failed and is
settling with his creditors for so cents
on the dollar. His liabilities were $751;
900 with nominal assets OF $4,000.
The proposition to pay so cents on the
dollar, one half January first next, and
one half February first next, has been
accepted by TIE creditors.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-12-21

A soldier from Fort Ethan Allen, who
had bank account at Burlington, had
some one draw his money out for him
and has deserted.
The state board of health organized at
Burlington last week Tuesday, by re-
eecting DR.. c. S. Caverly OF Rutland,
president and DR.. ]. H. Hamilton ofRich-
ford secretary.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-12-21

Christmas holly at Randall's drug
store.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-12-21
Free Baptist Church.

musical programme will he rendered by
the choir.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-12-21
Battnann
RaiIroad Street Baptist Church.

Subject of the sermon at the Railroad
Street Baptist church for next Sunday
morning is "Wise Men from the East"
The musical programme is as follows:
Christmas Anthem.
"Briant was the Guiding Star that Led"
"While shepherds Watched their Flocks
by Night
Selection, "Hark, Hhrk my Soul"
The Sunday school will give q concert
Sunday evening entitled angels Songs"
fine musical and poetical collection.
Universalist Church.
At the Unversalst church the usual
Christmas tree exercises will be held on
Saturday night. Santa Claus, Mother
Goose and her family will be present to
enliven the occasion. On Sunday evening
the Sunday school will give Christmas
concert.
On Sunday morning the pastor, Rev.
Harry Lawrence Veaxey, will speak on
J christmas Teachings and special
The herald., 1898-10-09
POMONA's MAGUIRE CLUB
Frank Cooper Strong Candidate.
Streets Must Be Lighted

POMONA, Oct. 8.-The Maguira clush
held very enthusiastic meeting last
evening at the club room and transacted
considerable business. Frank j. Cooper
was present, and delivered a short address.
which was we'll received. Mr.. Cooper has
been making a strong canvass, and has
made many friends here during his short
stay. The club instructed its executive
committee to arrange for public meetings
on each of the remaining Saturday nights,
commencing on the 18th.
A special meeting of the city trustees
was held yesterday to consider the street
lighting proposition. A committee, con-
sisting of Messrs. Landon, Human and
Waters, was appointed to go to Redlands
today and interview Manager Sinclair Of
the Southern California Power company.
The San Antonio company acknowledges
the poor service rendered, and offered to
leave the question of settlement of their
bills entirely In the hands of the trustees
The exceptionally dry weather has so re-
duced the water supply in the canyon that
the company has had hard time keeping
up sufficient power. In ordinary years
they are enabled to amply meet all de-
mands.
City Clerk Clarence H. Lee, who has
been selected In the place of W. H. Good
rich as fusion nominee for county auditor,
is an experienced accountant, having been
employed some time ago by the grand jury
of this county to expert the county books.
Mr.. Goodrich withdrew, owing to previous
arrangements made to go into business at
Redlands.
The herald., 1898-10-09
REDLANDS INDEPENDENTS
by Congressman Castle and
the County Candidates

REDLANDS, Oct. S.-The first independ-
emit meeting of the campaign in this city
was held last evening at the Academy of
Music The Redlands band assisted. A
large audience congregated- E. j. Martin,
president Of the Redlands Mcguire club,
made a few remarks, and then introduced
d. P. Dayton, candidate for recorder, who
made a short address, and was followed
by c. D. Fowler, candidate for tax collect
or; ]. c. Girard, for public admin strator;
Miss Lulu Bahr for school superintendent;
Charles A. Rouse, for sheriff; c. M. Barnes
for county auditor, each making brief ad-
dresses. The president then introduced
the speaker of the evening, Hon. c. M
Castle. His address was, well received.
Leslie o. Coombs, aged 49, formerly as
sistant secretary of the Y. M. c. A., died at
his home in this city last night.
About 200 people attended the welcome
social given at the Congregational church
last evening. Rev. j. H. Williams gave a
description of his trip across country to
Santa Barbara, whichhe Illustrated with
stereopticon views.
The Unity church last evening gave a
social at that church
The herald., 1898-10-09
Fernando Fragments

FERNANDO, Oct. 8. - Mr.. and Mrs.
Carl Polite who were recently married
at Mason, Mich, have returned to Fer
nando. Mrs. Polite will be at home to
her friends after November LIST at Los
Angeles.
The Epworth league gave well at
tended social at the home of Mrs. George
Waite last Tuesday. The following pro-
gram was given: Piano solo, Miss May
Ingahm; reading, Mrs. p. ]. Farmhouse:
piano solo, Miss Catherine Hubbard;
violin solo, William Smith; vocal solo.
Mr.. Ingham; piano solo. Mrs. F. M.
Smith; reading, Frank Edmiston.
Miss Ida Grassmire of Cleveland, O..
has come to Fernando to live with her
uncle, George Lundie.
Walter Bramblett, night operator at
the depot fell in a. fit at the roundhouse
Wednesday night. He will be on thu
shelf few days.
The Rebekahs gave a "shirt-waist So
cial'' at Harp's hall last Tuesday even
ing. After a most enjoyable dance the
evenings festivities concluded with re-
freshments.
Rev. W. H. Wilbur of Occidental COL
lege was in Fernando Friday. Mr.. Will
bur had been the pastor of the Presbyte-
rian church here from it's infancy until
a few weeks ago, when he resigned to
accept the position of instructor at Oc-
cidental college.
John Starr of Los Angeles has just
completed the setting up Of Holland &
Anderson's thirty-five horse power
pumping plant. Elmer Boaz is going to
run the plant.
The herald., 1898-10-09
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NOTES

State Superintendent of Education c. F.
Meredith is IN Azusa to attend the Azusa
Valley Teachers association, which meets
at Covina.
The Citrus High School football team de-
feated the Glendoras last week. The high
school boys will meet Claremont college
tomorrow at Glendora.
Last week 65S barrels Of oil were shipped
from the Santa Fe oil wells This is the
largest output Of any one day since the
company struck oil up IN the hills
The members of the Compton M. e.
church gave Rev. A. w. Bunker and fam
.ly reception Friday night, welcoming
his back to the fourth year Of his work.
Up to this date 46S carloads of oranges
have been shipped from Fullerton this sea-
son. and the output may possibly reach
Ats carloads. Two carloads of peaches nave
also been shipped from the Botsford ranch
to Los Angeles.
William Lofticue of Los Angeles was in
Fullerton this week. He Is a member of
company which was organized to bore for
oil in the hills, five miles northeast Of Full
lerton. The new company has control of
go acres of land near the Santa Fe wells
and will start a number Of wells imme-
diately.
The herald., 1898-10-09

q, , Lo,Larp 7 Waters an, sorry IN
cav that T have lost my respect for Mr..
Waters as n foir-minded man, but want to
cav hera and now that Il is due to Mr.. Wa
ters himself that such is the case. A man
who calls a united party that cast $500 900
votes at the last election a national slop-
bucket. into which are pitched the anarch-
lets poltroons and off-scourings of every
other party writes himself down as unfit
for the office of a repres entative of the
neople in congress. (Cheers.)
"Mv friends. anyone who has attended a
session Of congress in Washington know $
that the work is done by committees COM
nosed of members of both parties, the con-
trolling perty. of course, having the ma
tority of the committee membership.
"Now. the men on these committees are
supposed to leave all partisanship at the
door of the committee room, and, with but
few exceptions. do so. These men give one
another in the committee room a fair hear
ing. and I tell you that a man who writes
himself down as calling all men outside Of
the Republican party members Of 'slop-
bucket party writes himself down as unfit
for election and discounts any influence he
might have IL elected.
Ard 4ha Railroad
The herald., 1898-10-09
CITY BRIEFS

The double team of T. b. Barnes of 1898
West Sixth street took fright esterday
and ran away, but was caught in front Of
1920 Grand View avenue.
A reception will be given in honor of
DR.. c. c. Mclean, former pastor Of Simp-
son M. E. church, by his friends on Mon
day evening at the home of Dr. Raymond
w. Hatch, No. 1923 South Hope street.
The next regular meeting of the Academy
OF Sciences will be held at 800 South Broad
way Tuesday, October 18th. Warren f.
Lloyd will lecture on the Admission of
Psychology Into the Ranks of the
Sciences"
The millinery opening of the Maison
Nouvelle Miss A. Clarke, No. 222 West
Third street, Bradbury building, will take
place Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday,
October 10, II and r. The stock consists Of
choice Partisan novelties and patternihats.
The SWEETEST stock on the Pacific coast will
be shown with best of trimmers, a fine
store and prompt attention to customers
Miss Clarke, who was formerly with the
Boston Store, will wait personally on call
ers and will be pleased to meet her old
customers as we'll as new ones. The Maison
Nouvelle will be cons family in receipt of
all the latest New York styles
The herald., 1898-10-09

party in the Mckinley election. He spoke
of the promises made by the Republicans.
and said: II am now willing to make this
proposition upon the part of the union par
ties. Let every man who has tasted smelt
or felt Of the promised prosperity vote for
Gage, and let those who have not vote for
James G. Mcguire. We are willing to stand
by this offer, and If 1t Is followed out Ma
guire will be elected by a majority Of
10000.
1.-The Republicans now ask the people to
have faith. They urge that II gold stand
ard is maintained the promised prosperity
will surely come. If could turn that faith
into a grader" said Patton, II would re-
move the Sierras from the globe and leave
a hollow where the Rocky mountains stand.
1 tell you here and now. that the promised
prosperity will never come to this country
and this people until the statute for the
The herald., 1898-10-09
MIR. BARLOW SPEAKS
PLAIN FACTS STATED IN PLAIN
WORDS FOR THE VOTERS
JUDGE C0NLEY'S ADDRESS
The Railroad in Politics and Barlow on
His Brooks Letters the Features
Of the Evening

The largest political meeting Of the pres
ent campaign In Los Angeles outside Of the
receptions rendered the gubernatorial can
didates of the two parties upon their visit
to this city. was held In the Wigwam last
night under the auspices of the union
party.
The large tent. which will comfortably
seat 1000 people. was crowded, many stand
ing near the speakers stand to see and
hear the orators.
After the fireworks preliminary to the
meeting, II. II. Hewitt called the audience
to order and introduced George s. Patton
of San Gabriel. Mr. Patton has the repu-
tation of calling a spade spade" when
he addresses an audience, and he fully
lived up to his reputation last night. He
was suffering from a severe cold, but he
managed to control his voice through an
hours talk, and was listened to attentively.
Patton's Address
Mr.. Patton took up the claim of prosper
ity. real and promised, by the Republican
The herald., 1898-10-09

IT now you vote. l have put the situat on
before YOU as plainly as l can do it, a..d
say to you am telling you the truth
(CheersJ
with tribute to Phelan and Mcguire
and brief Introduction for Barlow, Mr..
Patton closed.
Barlow's Speech
Charles A. Barlow was next introduced
and said: II am not unknown to you. l
nave been introduced by the Express Of
this city as Business Opportunities Bar
low For the first and only time IN this
campaign l am going to say something
about the letters written to a man who
was trying to throttle me, and then 1 am
going to drop the subject
Il am willing to admit that wrote some
letters which 1 regret having writ
ten and wish had not But I
call your attention to my record as
your representative in congress. Look it
over and Il l have not kept every promise
made you then turn me down. as they
say.
Without a Keeper
Il dislike to talk about myself, but am
compelled to do 1t, as l have no keeper
travelling around with me to do it for me- )"
Mr.. Barlow then briefly reviewed his work
In congress. and told the audience what he
would do If reelected. He said that the ap-
preparation made for San Pedro must go to
san Pedro; that the Nicaragua canal must
De bu:lt and owned by the government,
ana that the money issue must be again
presented to the people. In discussing the
war. which he said was claimed by the
Republicans as their" war, Barlow briefly
described the closing scenes of congress
and read the beautiful perorat.on Of Sena-
tor Thurston.
1t was an American war" said Barlow.
and 1t was worth to this nation every
dollar and every life that it cost, for It
wiped forever from the map Mason and
Dxon's line and gave to millions Of op-
pressed the freedom they begged at our
hands,
Van Fleets recis.on in the now. famous
damage suit against the railroad company
1or killing boy, in which the associate
justice said that the value of a child's
lie must, practically be judged by the
wages its father earned, was scath.ngly re-
viewed. and then Mr. Barlow gave wav IN
e. !. Woodman, candidate for state printer
and Judge Conley, candidate for the su-
The herald., 1898-10-09
Santa Ana Notes

SANTA ANA, Oct. 81. G. Marks has
returned to Santa Ana after an absence of
several months in Jerome, Arz.
Mrs. M. L. Bagley entertained at dinner
last night the members of the Congrega-
tional church choir. Covers were laid for
twelve.
Mrs. J. r. Porter of Los Angeles, and
daughter, Mrs. c. e. Haney of Omaha, are
guests of Mrs. Y. p. Foster and Miss c. A.
Denel of this city.
A high school dancing club was organ
lied last night by members of the high
school and will meet once week here
after.
Mrs. D. A. Pussel left this morning for
her home in Denver, after a visit with her
mother, Mrs John Baker Of Garden Grove