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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-17
A Successful Session.

The annual session of the Caledonia
county training school closed last Friday
and was very successful one, there
being 145 in attendance, as compared
with 159 last year. During the last
week the school had the pleasure of
listening to addresses by State Superin.
tendent of Education Mason S. Stone,
DR.. H. D. Holton of Brattleboro, and
Hon. Alpha Messer of Rochester. The
instructors of the week were Hon. Henry
Houck of Harrisburg, Pa, who spoke on
school management in most interesting
manner; Miss Isabel H. Ferry of East
hampton, Mass, whose subject was
drawing; Miss NJ. E. Boyd OF Chelsea,
who spoke on primary Reading and
Numbers" and Superintendent Herbert
]. Jones. who gave most interesting and
profitable addresses on Mature Study"
There was more enthusiasm in the
school than in former years and the
instructors were specialists in their
several departments and gave excellent
satisfaction.
On Thursday evening there was
reception in the Fairbanks Museum
which was well attended by the teachers
and townspeople. Supt. and Mrs. Jones,
Arthur F. Stone and Miss Stone received
the guests. The sessions closed on Fri
day afternoon.
flowing the training school County
Examiner w. H. Taylor held an exami-
nation at which SO teachers were
examined.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-17
Confined in Jail.

William T. Thomas of Hardwick was
brought here to be confined in jail on a
close Jail execution last Saturday evening
as result OF the judgment in the case ol
Trow v. Thomas. The latter was driving
through the streets Of Hardwick, when his
horse became frightened and ran over the
youngest daughter Of George c. Trow
inhicting injuries which caused her death
During her illness Mr.. Trow called every
day to inquire about her health and
offered to pay all the expenses of the
sickness and burial. The case was tried
at the December term of 1897 and the
plaintiff secured a verdict OF $26S 73 and
costs. 1t was taken to the supreme court
where the judgment of the lower court
was affirmed. Mr.. Thomas claims that
he cannot pay this and was accordingly
brought here by Sheriff Rand. Another
suit is pending which is brought to re-
cover for the death and loss OF child.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-17
Remember the Fair.

The attractions for the Caledonia
county fair on Sept. 13, IA and 10 have
all been engaged and the directors feel
that they will offer this year the finest
line Of attractions ever seen on the st.
Johnsbury Fair Ground. Some of the
attractions have already been mentioned,
such as Prof. c. c. Bonette's balloon
ascension with parachute drop, the
Japanese day fireworks, the bicycle
parade and the races. An entirely new
feature this year will be series of plat
torn attractions of the vaudeville line,
secured from Boston at great expense.
These will include trained pony aud
monkey, acrobats and the famous trick
house. The platform will be erected
opposite the grand stand and free elbows
given the last two days Of the fair. The
premium lists are out and as promised
the directors have increased the premiums
IN many instances, especially in the
children's department where a number OF
extra premiums are offered for the school
exhibits.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-17
Volunteer Aid Association.

This organization acknowledges con
tributions from the following persons
the past week: Mrs. ]. B. Goodwin. Mrs.
George H. Frost, Mrs. L. G. Spencer,
Mrs. Harvlin Paddock, Mrs. c. d. Wa,
ters, Mrs. ]. H. Carpenter, Mrs. S. T.
Brooks, Mrs. Abijah Smith, Abbie
Thomas, Austin l. Morrill,, Mrs. c. T,
Ranlet, Mrs. w. H. Moulton, Rev. Ed
ward T. Fairbanks, Mrs. Fairbanks,
Mrs. W. T. King, Mrs. Williams, Mrs.
G. H. Tapln, Henry G. Ely. Master Ray
w. Spaulding, Master Hugh Allen Mac
kinnon.
The association had a box already to
ship to Chickamauga, but heaaing the
boys would soon be sent to Fort Ethan
Allen,they have held it until they receive
word from the front where to send it.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-17
Farewell Reception.

On Wednesday evening last about a
dozen shopmates and their wives met at
the home of John Guild on Mt. Pleasant
street for social hour with Mr.. and
Mrs. W. l.. Kinney, who weresoon to leave
for their new home in the South. During
the evening, L. G. Spencer, who has been
intimately connected with Mr.. Kinney in
the pattern shop for the past 1S years,
spoke OF the very pleasant relations
which always existed between them, and
in behalf of his many friends presented
him with an appropriately engraved
gold watch and chain as token of their
friendship and esteem. Mr.. Kinney.
although taken wholly by surprise, re-
sponded in a few words, expressing his
appreciation Of the very practical ex-
preston OF good will.
Ice cream and cake were served and the
company dispersed, wishing Mr.. and
Mrs. Kinney all success in their new
home
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-17
Alternating Affections.

Warren Flinton has entered suit in
county court against Alvy Dickinson OF
Monroe, N. H., for alternating the affec-
tions of the formers wife and the plain
tiff claims $4,000 damages. George W.
Winch, the officer who served the writ,
was unable to find sufficient property for
attachment and so arrested Mr.. Dickin-
son and brought him here for con6ne-
ment in the Jail until the December term
OF the county court.
Mr.. Dickinson has entered counter
suit in court and seeks vengeance upon
Constable Winch, claiming $4,000 in an
action for trespass and false imprisson-
meut. The attorneys are Dunnett &
Slack for Flinton and Winch and H. B.
Howe for Dickinson.
A settlement has been agreed upon
between the parties and Mr.. Dickinson
was liberated this morning.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-17
Our Woman's Club.

Mrs. Mary r. p. Hatch, the St. Johns
bury authoress, contributed to recent
number of the Club Woman the follow
ing interesting sketch of most success
fu institution:
The st. Johnsbury Woman's Club
was started six years ago through the
active Efforts OF member oil the Board
OF Trade and several prominent ladies.
One of these was Mrs. Elisha May, to
whom may be credited the first inception
OF the Vermont Federation, of which she
was, moreover, the first president. The
chief executives of the st. Johnsbury
Woman's Club have, without exception,
been women OF unusual force and ability,
Mrs. Jonathan Ross, Mrs. Elisha May,
Mrs. Walter P. Smith. The new incum-
bent, Mrs. Henry Fairbanks, will un-
doubtedly keep the line taut and regular,
as she is OF winning personality and has
host of friends. The work of the club
includes withinits sscope. village improve.
ment, education, social entertainments
music, art, literature, current events
Each department has it's chairman and
committee. In literature and domestic
science classes have been formed at the
place of meeting, Fairbanks Museum, of
which Mrs. May is leader OF the first,
Mrs. Perkins of the last. 1t is not inn
probable that some ofthese departments,
or classes, now auxiliaries, may develope
in time sufficient force from the amount
so manifestly inherent to become full
hedged clubs capable Of lfgovernment.
At present the Woman's Club has 160
members with an average attendance ol
101. "A travelling library" tor the bene-
fit of towns in Vermont which possess
none of their own, Audubon societies,
inspection of schools, introduction. oi
knife work" into two of the schools ol
st. Johnsbury, publication of manual o
Vermont Laws applying to women and
children, the purchase of lawn seats
these are some OF the results of efforts
put forth by the club, while under its
auspices inspiring addresses, notably
those by Mrs. Alice Ives Breed, Mrs
Alice Freeman Palmer, Prof Katharine
Lee Bates, have been listened to by mem
bers and their friends. Individual work
of members and resident gentlemen of St
Johnsbury have likewise resulted in
papers, lectures and talks OF great inter
est, as for instance, London Clubsn nand
Cross Country Ride" by Arthur
F. Stone, Educational Needs of St
Johnsbury," by Prof D. Y. Comstock
Myths" by Wendell p. Stafford, Esq
Crisp, brilliant, incisive, are suitable adj
jectives to be applied to these efforts
while the members papers on varied
subjects have evinced much research anG
considerable thought. When all hav,
been good and Timely it would appes,
invidious to mention any one as of ex
ceptional worth.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-17
Where Doctors Agree.

1t sometimes happens that doctors
disagree, but the St. Johnsbury physi-
clans have recently met and agreed
upon scale of charges which will go
into effect at once. For Office calls the
charge will be so cents and upwards ac-
cording to the amount of medicines fur
nished. For day calls the regular charge
of 81 90 will be made. For all night
calls alter p. M. and until a. m. the
charge will be 50. The charge in obstet-
rical cases has been fixed at $40 and in
consultations So for each consultation
visit. The latter charge is increased to
81 because consultation often requires
besides time spent at the bedside addi-
tional study in the Office and always
calls for the most careful attention.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-17
Vermont Foresters.

The annual convention of the Catholic
Order of Foresters OF Vermont convenes
in this town next Monday, and continues
through Tuesday and Wednesday. The
members of the State Court meet on
Monday and hold their business meeting
in the Avenue House, at which meeting
everything will be put in readiness for
the incoming officers, who will be elected
on Tuesday by the delegates from subor.
dinate courts all over the state. Tues
day evening there will be a banquet in
honor OF the visiting Foresters in Pythian
Hall and Wednesday evening the enter
tainment takes place, which will also
be held IN Pythian Hall. After which
there will be ball, which will prob
ably be held at the Armory.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-17
No News from the BatcheIder Boy.

The chief of police Of Dover, N. j., has
written E. E. Batchelder this week that
he can find no trace of his son and though
the family have not given up hope they
are much disappointed that there is no
news. The letter is as follows:
Yours Of the 10Th in regard to your
son received. We have searched the
woods in this place and cannot find any
thing of him. II he were here now /
think we would hear from him dead or
alive, but if do hear anything about
him l will let you know at once.
No charge for anything that can do
for you in this case.
Very respectfully,
JAMES HAzEN,
Chief OF Police"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-17
Regimental Reunions.

The 18th annual reunion of the Third
Regiment. Vermont Volunteers. will be
held in the Grand Army Hall here on
Wednesday, August 81. The business
meeting will be held at 1130 a. m. fol.
lowed by a dinner at / o'clock to be
served by the Woman's Relief Corps. In
the evening there will be a camp fire in
Music Hall.
The fifteenth Vermont Volunteers will
bold a reunion at the same date and
place and the railroads will give reduced
rates to st. Johnsbury.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-17
LOCAL. GATHERINGS.

Ethan E Carr has purchased W. L.
Kinney's house on Spring street.
The G. A. r. have raised a new flag
over their hall in the Union block.
There will be another social dance at
Meadow Park on Thursday evening.
Good music has been engaged.
I'm addition to the food sale by the
ladies OF St. Andrews this week there
will be sale oflancy articles and aprons.
The citizens are responding literally
to the call for the pipe organ at the new
Catholic church and the money will be
raised in short time.
Republicans are reminded Of the eau
Gus to elect town representative to be
held at the Town Hall next Saturday
afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Yesterday was Vermont holiday in
honor of the battle of Bennington. The
banks closed their doors but in every
other place the usual business was trans
acted.
"A regular meeting Of Chamberlain
w. R. c. will be held Thursday evening,
August 1S. Every member is requested
to be present as important business is to
come before the Corns.
Carl Howe. Arthur Heath and Ned
Stiles will go to Montreal Saturday to
play ball. They will be gone more than
a week and will assist the Derby Line
team in series Of games.
The first petition under the new nat
ional bankruptcy law to reach the office
of the United States district clerk in Bur-
lington arrived there August and the
petition was that of E. c. Brooks Of St.
Johnsbury, merchant tailor.
The democrats will hold their caucus
for town representative in the Town
Hall on Saturday evening at z. 80 clock
The candidates mentioned on the street
for this office are Arthur c. Randall, H.
c. Bond and Postmaster Bundy.
"A few from this place were attracted
by the excursion rates to Newport and a
ride on the lake the last two Sundays
and the Boston & Maine Company have
announced excursions for the next two
Sundays at the sane rate of 81 so for
the round trip.
The Dayne & Fanshaw Company
will play weeks engagement at the
Howe Opera House coming August %
This is we'll established company OF
first class reputation, and you can all
come and enjoy good play at the low
price Of 10, 20 and 80 cents.
Citizens will remember the special
town meeting called in the Town Hall
after the republican caucus next Satur-
day afternoon. The meeting is called to
see II the town VIII vote to authorize the
building of new schoolhouse in Sum.
merville and the school directors hope
there will be generous discussion of the
matter.
The members of the Advent church
held lawn party at the Town Farm
last Friday evening. About so were
present and most enjoyable time was
passed in various amusements. The
party was under the direction of Mrs.
Dockham and was held at the Farm to
give the inmates an evening of pleasure.
Ice cream and cake were served and the
inmates appeared very grateful for the
entertainment.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-17
To the Freemen of St. Johns.
bury,

The first meeting of the Board of Civil
Authority, to correct the check list, will be
held In the Selectmen's office, over Passump-
sic Savings Bank, on Monday. Aug. 18th,
1898, at 2 P. M.
The last meeting for the same purpose, will
be held at the same place, Sept. Sd, 1898.
From an examination Of the Grand List for
1898, 1t appears that large number who
are assessed, are not known to be voters,
and 1t Is important that PERSONS EN-
TITLED TO VOTE. appear on one Of the
stated dates, In order to be able TO vote.
Those who have not taken the Freemen's
Oath, MUST APPEAR and do so, before
they can vote.
GEoRCE RANNEY,
GEORGE w. STORY,
ELLRRY p. POTTER,
Selectmen of st. Johnsbury.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-17
Horse Gossip.

The Memphremagog fair at Newport
opens today and continues through to.
morrow. AS this is the first fair of the
season local horsemen are interested in
the outcome OF the races. In the 2,24
class Fred w Emery has entered Savena
and General Grout Henry's Boy. In the
2.19 class is Herbert E. Moore's Corbett,
George Cary's Lady Lee and Emmet
Hills Cardinal Wilkes. In the 2 35 class
F. E. Batchelder enters Susan, Frank
Carr Minnie ]. In the 500 class F. E.
Batchelder enters Susan, and Frank Carr
Minnie I.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-17
Band Concert.

Band Concert.
There will be band concert Friday
evening on the Court House stand
(weather permitting) at which the fol.
lowing programme will be rendered:
March, Stars and Stripes Forever, Sousa
Selection. Torquato Tasso, Donzetti
Concert Mazurka. Imogene, Schlepegrell
Clarinet Solo, The Vacant Chair, Robinson
Mr.. Burdick.
March, Major Orcutt's, Felch
Waltzes, Breezes Of the Night, Lamothe
Song and Dance, My Black.eyed May.
Casey
Galop. Montebelo, Ferrazzi
The march entitled Major Orcutt's
March," will be given for the first time.
1t was written by George c. Felch, the
leader OF the band and was given its
name in honor of the veteran drum
major, John D. Orcutt.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-17
WEATHER RECORD.
FRATERNITY MEETINGS.
Pale stine Commandery, No. 5, X. T,

The next Stated Conclave of Palestine
Commandery occurs Tuesday evening, Aug
ust 80.
PERLEY F. HAzEN
DELos NJ. BACON, Commander.
Recorder.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-17
Killed by a Bear.

During several months of 1876. a
paper was published at Newbury, which
has the melihuous title Of The Orange
Nightingale and Newbury Morning
STAR Only few copies are known to
exist. One OF these, issued Aug. 26, has
the following: We hear from Saint
Johnsborough that woman employed
IN carrying dinner to some men who
were at work in field at some distance
from her house, was attacked by bear,
and before her cries were heard or any
assistance arrived, was mangled in such
condition that she expired Does any
record or tradition of this occurrence
exist in st. Johnsbury ?"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-17
Knights OF Pythlas.

Regular convention of Apollo Lodge No. .
Tuesday night, August 80.
CHAs. F. VARNRy, c. c.
II. T. FISHER. X. r. S.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-17

The above was sent us by F. P. Wells
of Newbury Centre, the historian of the
town of Newbury, and Mr.. Wells informs
us that the only copy of this paper he
has seen was an imperfect specimen and
was really only hall the paper. If any of
our readers can answer Mr.. Wells ques-
ton we should be pleased to print their
communication.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-17
NEW ADS. THIS WEEK.

McIndoes Academy.
Soda Water at Walkers.
Job Wanted by Teamster.
Clean Coal Moore & Co.
He Got Left. c. Stevens.
Com. Notice.. E. Sargent's Est.
Outing Goods-S. A. Moore & Co.
Com. Notice-Andrew Lackie's Est.
Great Reductions-E. d. Steele & Co.
Pres. of Accounts. H. Nutting's Est.
Opening of Barbour's Business College.
Linen and Millinery-Brooks-T Co.
The herald., 1898-06-19
RAVAGED BY PLAGUE
Island of Lipu Being Devastated-coal
for San Francisco

VICTORIA, June 1S.-According to mail
advices through the orient by the steamer
Miowera the island of Lipu, one of the
Loyalty group, is being ravaged by a
plague believed to be either black plague
OF Asiatc cholera. 1t threatens to eXter-
inmate the inhabitants of the islands.
On March 2Sth, the worst earthquake ex-
perienced in years occurred in the New
Hebrides, making fissures 80 yards long and
16 inches wide.
Fifty-eight vessels, with capacity of
$50 900 tons of coal, are chartered to load
coal at New Castle, N. 8. W., for San Fran
cisco.
During May thirteen vessels were lost,
and seven others partially wrecked off the
Australian coast.
The herald., 1898-06-19
Chess Tournament

VIENNA, June 1S.-In the playing of the
thirteenth round of international chess
masters tournament today, Pillsbury, Sho-
walter and Schlechter defeated Schif-
fers Alapin and Walbrodt, respectively.
The Tarrasch- Blackburne game was
draw Tarrasch, Pillsbury and Alapin
now lead.
The herald., 1898-06-19
Cartooning the Troops

BERLIN, June 1s.-The Kladderadatsch
today contains number of cartoons gross
ly insulting to America, sneering at the
American militia and charging them with
cowardice. The Spanish Consulate here Is
publicly appealing for subscriptions to in
crease the relief fund, and 1t is understood
that court circles will respond generously
The herald., 1898-06-19

lcc Dress Ginghams-
And about 20 pieces, the Lancaster brand in 2
large and small plaids and all colorS, to close III
out now, yd. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Sc NainsOOk- z,
In checks, stripes, plaids, etc, fine, soft ~
quality, and yours yd.. ....................
8 l.3c India Lawn e
A superior quality of Dress Goods a good s1(
width and very sheer, yd.................
1oc, 50 Inch Percales-
An endless assortment of color effects the 4
newest goods for shirt waists shirts and VD(
wrappers, now, a yd. Observation-Disclosures.
The herald., 1898-06-19

6 Lie Apron Gingham-
The heavy sort and in staple checks,
about 10 pieces, at yd.
&C Calico
Your choice of more than 50 pieces of
several broken lines, all new styles and
patterns, at yd.
Ice Shirting CheviOts-
Of good heavy quality in checked effects
that are used for working shirts, marked
now, yd.
2cc French Sateens-
Of fine quality in dots, stripes, etc, best
of colors, yd.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-17
NORTH TOPEKA.

Items intended for this column should
be left at the Kimban Pig. Co. before 10
O'Clock in the morning.
Cal Leep is now clerking in the North
Star grocery.
Bread, ? 10. five cents. Gem Bakery
Call at Forbes Bros. and get prices OF
Poultry foods.
Forbes Bros. have received a, fun line
of Sturtevant's Poultry supplies.
No Fake. Bibles, albums and books at
actual cost. Cromwell & Jeffers.
Bibles. albums and books at cost In
ventory sale. Cromwell & Jeffe1s.
Don't miss the clearing sale at Cost
ley & Post, N. Topeka.
Fred Short has entered the Santa Fs
shops and is learning the machinist's
trade.
Miss Annie Prfbble. who has been very
i'll for the past two months, is now able
to sit up.
Mrs. Shoemaker of Horton is the guest
of her daughter, Mrs. Daub of Central
avenue.
1Iid-winter Clearing Sale on Shoes
and Mems Hats, at COstley & Post, N.
Topeka
Rev. and Mrs. DanieIson of Waterbury,
Conn, arrived Saturday and are visiting
Rev. Mr. DanieIson's brother, Mr.. Philip
Danielson.
Miss Ora Huff left today for Leaven-
worth. where she will visit for several
days. From there she will go to Kansas
City to spend the remainder of the week.
Mr.. Andrew Cunning of Natchez, Miss,
was the guest Saturday of Mr.. and Mrs.
S. L. Courtney.
Mrs. George Mayer, wife of the baker,
was taken seriously i'll yesterday at her
home on Quincy street with appendicitis.
Mrs. c. M. Stevens. wife of the night
operator at the Union Pacific, arrived,
Saturday from Linwood. Mr.. and Mrs.
Stevens will make their home here.
Mrs. c. c. Conkle and little daughter
Edith have returned to their home in
Canon City, Col, after a visit of a couple
of months to Mrs. Conkle's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. E. P. Baker.
The Old Folks high five club played
Saturday night at the home of DR.. and
Mrs T. B. Reynolds, 1905 Quincy street.
At the guests table Mr.. and Mrs. RolIin
Nichols, Miss DOllie Curtis and A--ss Nina
Hilton played.
Captain Hawk of the Salvation Army
gave a very interesting talk at the Sec
ond Presbyterian church last evening
ABOUT the Salvation Army hospital the
field it covers and the good it has accomp>
lished.
The house of E. Nash of Shorey was
entered by a tramp about 9 o'clock Satur~
day morning, and although trunks and
drawers were emptied and their contents
strewn over the foor.~nothing was missed.
Mr.. Nash is a widower, and with his son
is employed at the Santa Fe shops. and as
his place is left alone all day the tramp
had a good opportunity.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-17
MIDNIGHT RACE FOR GOLD.
George Graham Stakes OF Neglected
Klondike Claims Worth 100000.

Tacoma, Wash, Jan. 17.-With the Their
mometer 80 degrees below, a midnight
race over % miles of rough mountain
country in the heart of the KIondike has
earned for George Graham the first prize
of stalking off overlooked and unregistered
placer claims valued at $500, 600.
Graham was at the Canadian register
office on the afternoon of November Is,
when man rushed in and filed a claim
on French Pete creek, which adjoins the
richest part of Ell Dorado. He had dis
covered that in the rush to stake the
KlOndike district five claims on French
Pete creek had been overlooked. Graz
ham rushed to locate the others, having
given the tip to three of his friends. They
We're followed in a wild race by 200 other
miners, but succeeded in getting to the
coveted ground first.