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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-06-14
School Notes.

The primary schools in the village and
the outside schools close on Friday and
the other schools next week Thursday.
The school directors have located the
new Summerville schoolhouse opposite
the present building about SO feet from
the street, of land purchased of Capt. E.
L. Hovey.
The series of patrons days concluded
last Friday afternoon. On Wednesday
afternoon the teachers and pupils Of the
Summervile schools were "at home"
and about so visitors were present.
After a careful examination of the work
of the various rooms a conference was
held in Mrs. Peck's room. Short and
helpful addresses were made by Mrs. c..
H. Higgins, Miss Hovey, ]. N. Gale, H..
c. Bond, Capt. E. L. Hovey, Supt. Jones
and one of the school directors. The
gentlemen spoke especially of the new
schoolhouse.
On Thursday afternoon similar affair
was held in the north building on Sum-
mer street and at the conference addresses
were made by Miss Sinclair, Miss Wood
ruff, Mrs. Elisha May Mr.. Spauldng,
Rev. g. w. Hunt, the superintendent and
one of the school directors. On Friday
afternoon the teachers and pupils of the
south building on Summer street received
and at the conference which followed re-
marks we're made by Miss Nowland
Mrs. Beck, Mrs. Robert Mackinnon one
of the school board and Supt. Jones
About so ladies and gentlemen attended
each of these exhibitions and in both the
Summerville and Summer street schools
there was an excellent exhibition on the
blackboards of the pupils work.
Mrs. Emily ]. Arthur, the very efficient
teacher OF drawing, has been obliged to
give up her work for the rest of the term
because of serious difficulty with her eyes.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-06-14
County Churches.

The Congregationaistf for June s has
another Vermont broadside and Rev. c.
H. Merrill OF this place writes very in
telligently upon the churches of north
eastern Vermont. In connection with
the article is fine picture of the North
church. We print the portion of the ar
ticle referring to the churches in this
county.
"The county contains fourteen churches
Of our order, four of which are within
the limits of st. Johnsbury. The two in
the principal village, the North and the
South, take rank among the foremost in
the state for size and benevolence. When
the two separated and the South was
set apart from the North, there was an
equitable division OF the family interest
which has done so much for the public
welfare OF the place, and each has always
had adequate support. About twenty
years ago the old building occupied by
the North church gave place to the pres
ent stone structure, surpassed for
beauty and thoroughness OF construc-
ton by few, if any, in northern New
England. The memory of DR.. Lamson's
pastorate still abides, and the recent sud-
den death of his successor, DR.. Heath,
leaves prominent pulpit untitled DIR.
Fairbanks of the South church, himself
a son of one of it's founders, a prophet
held in honor among his own, has en-
tered upon the twenty-sixth year of his
pastorate, and still maintains his strong
hold upon the affections of his people and
the whole town. The old church in
Peacham keeps up the traditions OF the
hill towns for congregations that fill it's
large edifce and lead in civil affairs; and
its neighbor, nanville, which suffered for
time through removal of the county
seat, has rallied and in it's new house of
worship is recovering its old position.
East Hardwick is another of the strong
country churches, and at the village of
Hardwick, rapidly growing through the
granite industry. we have new organi-
zation of promise. The new church in
the old village of Upper Waterford is an
other illustration of the remarkable sue
cess of women's work in the state"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-06-14
Saturdays Ball Game.

The Academy ball nine played the Cod
dard Seminary nine at Barre Saturday
and were defeated 1S to 4. Carpenter
arm gave out and he was unable to
pitch good ball for the Academy boys.
Lamb of the Goddards, who was respon.
sible for the snarl when that team played
in st. Johnsbury and on whose account
the Barre boys lost the game at that
time, attempted to play in the game Sat-
urday, but was ordered out and obeyed
orders. The Goddard team had no diff
Guilty in winning on this occasion, being
in much better condition for play
than the Academy team. They are a
strong nine any wav,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-06-14
Road Improvements.

Under the direction of the selectmen
and the supervision Of the veteran road
builder, Horace Jackson, a much needed
improvement has been made on the
Waterford road leading from the home of
William Higgins over the hill to Water
ford line. This road has always been
quite narrow in places, and at certain
seasons of the year almost impossible,
owing to heavy rains and the action of
the frost. A part of this road has been
generously widened by moving the fence
over several feet on to Mr.. Packard's
land, and good road bed made, as
good as is possible with the moist soil
existing there. This highway is much
Travelled during the year, and all who
pass over it can not help noting and
greatly appreciating this Improvement.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-06-14
Laundry Entered.

Burglars entered Emery & Jones'
laundry Friday night through one of the
front windows and, finding the safe door
unlocked proceeded to help themselves.
There was a small iron drawer contain.
ing some papers, insurance policies and
checks, and very little money, which
they easily removed and took with them.
Papers left strewed on the floor and
marks where the window was pried open
were evidences of their work. A few
days after, the iron box containing the
papers, checks, etc., was found on the
railroad track near the dry bridge an.
parently having fallen off the top of a
car, where it had been left.
Fortunately the real loss was only
about 81 in money and few postage
stamps.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-06-14
"The Frogs of Windham."

This is pleasing historic opera of CO.
lonial times, showing the adventures of
an English dude in search of an American
heiress, A colonial kitchen dance is held
in his honor,-bu alas, he is captured
by Indians, who, finding him too green
to burn, compel him to marry the chiefs
daughter instead. Colonel Dyer, father
of the heress, with the colonial aristoc-
racy, await the arrival of the dude, but
instead host of frogs by their dismal
croakings, scare the wits out of the entire
population, and cause Colonel Dyer to
relent and allow his daughter to marry
her American lover
This charming comic opera will be
given at Howe Opera House, st. Johns
bury, Thursday and Friday, June 20 and
80, tor the benefit of the st. Johnsburv
Band uniform fund. Rehearsals are
being held under the direction of the com
poser, Burton E. Leavitt, and all things
indicate financial success.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-06-14
Church Notes.

Prof. l.. Pugsley, principal of Lyndon
Institute, will preach at the Free Baptist
church next Sunday. Sunday school and
Christian Endeavor meeting as usual.
The evening service will be omitted.
Rev. Stephen H. Alling of Lyndonville
preached in exchange with Rev. M. H.
Mill last Sunday.
First Church of Christ, Scientist. Ser
vices at 10.45. Subject, as the Universe.
including man, Evolved by Atomic
Force?" Children's Sunday school at
IL m. Wednesday evening meeting at
7.30. Reading room open Wednes-
day and Thursday from to 5.
Preaching at the First Baptist church
by the pastor next Sunday morning and
in the evening by Rev. DR.. Bunker, for 80
years missionary in Burma.
Roll call meeting Wednesday evening,
June Ia, 7 to 10 O clock.
Children's Day services held last Sun
day were we'll attended and very inter-
esting both morning and evening.
Children's Day at the North church
was appropriately observed Sunday.
Rev, Mr.. Merrill preached most excel
lent sermon to the little folks on sun
shine and the children assisted by sing
ing at the morning service. Three chill
dren were baptized at the service.
On Sunday morning Rev. George w
Hunt of Grace Methodist church will
have for his subject, "Is there Beyond,
or Life Beyond the Grave?" There will
be no service in the evening on account
Of the annual baccalaureate sermon.
The strawberry festival given last
Thursday evening by the ladies of St.
Aloysius church was a very pleasant
affair and enjoyed by those who attended.
About $40 was realized for the benefit of
the church.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-06-14
At Fairbanks Village.

Mrs. George Gle and Miss Jennie
Dunbar Of West Danville spent last
Thursday at w. l.. Heath's.
Mrs. Thomas Wilkie is spending the
week at Barton.
William Mute visited friends at Pier
mont last week.
E. M. Ford has been spending a few
days at Cabot.
Fred Day of Wheeock called upon his
brother, Sylvester Day, last Sunday.
Frank Wright is nursing an abscess on
his hand
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-06-14
Hospital Dedication.

Brightlook Hospital will be dedicated
on Friday evening, June 90, the exercises
commencing at 730 p. m. Following
the brief dedicatory exercises the build
ing will be thrown open to visitors for
general inspection. During the evening
musical programme will be rendered.
Twenty-Five cents will be charged for the
concert and it is hoped there will be a
large sale OF tickets as the money will be
devoted to the worthy interests in which
the hospital is engaged.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-06-14
COMMENCEMENT WEEK.

The programme for commencement
week at the Academy is as follows:
Sermon to the graduating class, Rev.
Ozora S. Davis, Springfield, Vt., st. ]. A.
'S5, Sunday, June IS, 7 p. M, at the
South church.
Public speaking, Tuesday, June 20, 8
p. M, Music Hall.
Class Day Exercises, Thursday, June
%, 4 p. m., Academy Grounds.
Class Reception, Thursday, June %,
7.30 p. m., Museum.
Commencement Exercises, Friday,
June %, $50 a. M, Music Hall.
Public Speaking.
Declarations, Alfred E. Houston,
Henry E. Somers, Ida L. Beck, Sarah P.
Cameron, Sarah A. Craig, Ethel M.
Galbraith S. Helen Hall, Annie E.
Lacasse, Jennie E. Poole, Florence J..
Powell.
Glass Day Exercises.
Class essay, Sarah P. Cameron poem,
Frank Culver; oration Charles E.
Newell; class history, Ellen M. Abbott
prophecies, Henry E. Somers ode, Helen
Hall.
Commencement Exercises.
Salutatory, Alice M. Johnson; valedic-
tory, Joseph Fairbanks; orations,
Earnest L. Clark, Frank Culver, Ralph
G. Gibson, L. Cheney Smith, Charles B.
Stone; Fred w. Taylor, Jr.; essays,
Myrtle NJ Howard, Florence M Hudson.
Nina P. Hudson, Gertrude E. Hyde,
Mary j. Nelson, Rose M. Packard, M.
Pansy Smith, Alice B. Warden.
Notes.
Tickets of admission to the Public
Speaking may be obtained without
charge) at Bingham's Drug Store after
p. M, Saturday, June II. Tickets OF
admission to the Commencement Exer-
cises may be obtained at the salie place
after s a. m. Tuesday, June 20.
To accommodate students who are
candidates for admission to Yale College
the authorities of that Institution will
send an examiner to st. Johnsbury. The
examinations will be held at the Academy
| Thursday. Friday and Saturday, Tune
| 20, 80, July 1, the sessions opening at 8
a. m. Thursday and closing at p. m
Saturday. Candidates from other towns
or schools, who may find it more con
venient to be examined here than al
New Haven, are invited to avail them
selves Of this opportunity. All sucl
candidates should at once send theil
names and addresses. together with &
statement as to the department fol
which they apply academic or Scientific
to D. Y. Comstock, St. Johnsbury, Vt.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-06-14
Forepaugh's Circus.

AS predicted in last weeks CALIFORNIAN
yesterday was typical circus day as far
as weather was concerned andit brought
out good crowd. The Forepaugh-Se
circus reached here early from Lancaster
and the parade passed through the
streets at about 10 o'clock. 1t came up
Eastern avenue and turned to the Fair
Ground so those above on Main and
Summer streets were disappointed i'll not
seeing it.
The circus was the best ever seen in st.
Iohnsbury. There were no take" acts
each part of the programme was per-
formed by trained athletes. The bare
back riding, the trapeze work and the
races were the finest ever seen. The Mel
rosas did some exceedingly clever work
on bicycle balanced on a tight rope,
and the Jackson family and the tramp
wheelman were remarkably agile on
their wheels. The trained animals in
cluded elephants, ponies and seals. The
latter consisted of half dozen Alaskan
seals which have been in training tour
years by Capt. Woodward. They showed
marvellous intelligence, and this feature
of the show was the most interesting of
all. The menagerie was large and va
ried one and included animals rarely seen
here, such as a flock of ostriches, hippo
potamus, polar bear and nearly 20 ele-
plants. 1t gives us pleasure to refer in
conclusion to the high character of the
show and the gentemanly bearing of all
the men connected with it.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-06-14
Business Notes.

Harry A. Belknap has found that his
optical business has increased so much
that he has fitted up room in the rear
of his store solely for that purpose. A
new attraction in his front store is a
magnificent deer head from the animal
he killed in Maine last fall.
George F. Cheney, agent for the Victor
bicycles, announces cut in 1899 wheels
to $2S and has already sold several
wheels at that low figure.
Manager Spencer of the Fairbanks
grocery store was in Bradford last week
making arrangements to procure Brad
ford Strawberries this season. The store
uses about fifteen crates day during the
season.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-06-14

Miss Mamie Brown has gone to Beech
Bluff, Mass, to work for the season.
Miss Mertie Graham has returned
home for her summer vacation.
Walter Lussell is on business trip to
Worcester. Mrs. Carrie Bartlett is stay.
ing with Mrs. Russell during his absence.
Children's Day was observed Sunday
morning at the Congregational church
by singing and recitations by the child
ren.
Mrs. G. w. Patterson, Mrs. Severance,
and Miss Mertie Graham are attending
the w. II. M. 6. meeting at Barre.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-06-14
THE BROOKS-TYLER
DRY GOODS COMPANY.
NEW ADS. THIS WEEK.

House for Sale.
Awnings for Sale.
Machinists Wanted.
Imperial Limited"
Health Food-Geo. H. Cross.
Closing Out Prices-F. o. Clark.
Straws are Ripe-S. A. Moore & Co.
Careful Service-Standard Drug Store.
st. Johnsbury Illustrated-F. o. Clark
Bankruptcy Notice-Charles o. Denison.
You Don't Get Tired-Williams Root Beer.
Fine Millinery-Brooks-Ty Dry Goods Co.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-06-14
E. w. HITCHCOCK, M. D.
Physician aud Surgeon.
Office Hours until a. M. to and to
p. m.
1o5 Railroad Street, st. Iohnsbury. VT.
WEATHER RECORD.
At Bingham's Drug Store. for the week
nding June 13, 1899.
Lowest
SPECIAL MEETING.

c,Ai, "A special meeting of the Young Mems
Shl,r,istian Association, of St. Johnsbury, VT
VIII be held at the Rooms of the Association
0h the 10Th day of June, at 7.3o O'Clock
+. m, to see II the Association will vote to
;umd iun It's present Indebtedness by mortgag.
ts t,s IT'S property, known as Music Hall and
~ w appoint an agent to execute the necessary
A. II. BARBOUR, President.
StJohnsbury, VT, June 9th, A. d. 1899.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-06-14
East st. Johnsbury.
RusseIl-WiIlinm

William P. Russell and Miss Ruth
Williams were married at Greensboro bv
Rev. P. B. Fisk, Wednesday, June 7.
Saturday evening they gave reception
at their home in Kirby, which was
largely attended bv friends and relatives
from Kirby, Lyndon and st. Johnsbury.
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell have a host of
friends who join in wishing them a long
life OF happiness and prosperity.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-06-14
Knights of pythias

y
- Regular convention of Apollo Lodge No. 2
Tuesday night, June 20.
]. c. STEVENS, Chancellor Commander.
!. M. CusHMAN, Keeper of Records and Seal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-08
For Distressed Heroes.

Work IN behalf OF the heroes Of the
"Iast Cause" both dead and living.
never ceases among the members Of Lee
Camp Auxiliary. which met at Lee camp
Hall wednesday afternoon. Mrs. J. W.
White. in the chair The routine bus
mess being attended to and many appeals
for help presented. the members had an
informal talk on the work Of the Auxil-
iary.
How few In this city know OF the
working OF this little band Of Confeder-
ate women. who In heat and cold work
on The money Is supplied mainly by
Lee Camp. The dues from the society
membership are only ten cents a month
/The city knows little OF the work. for
they are not society women, give no
teas. no entertainments 10 help Keep them
before the public. but many a widow or
an old Confederate soldier has came 10
bless Lee Camp and the reward IS IN their
grateful hearts Many are under the i'm
preston that an widows anl orphans OF
Confederate soldiers. who may apply. are
helped but this IS not the case. the socis-
tv Is FOR the special purpose oil helping
the members OF Lee Camp who
are I'm distress or who. I'm diving, have
teri HELPLESS widows or children They
do I'm many cases help outside, but never
unless On. party can prove their right
AZ widow or daughter OF a Confederate
soldier
The usual Christmas baskets will be
sent out Any contribution o. money.
ciothinr or provisions can be ieft at the
nr-sident's home. Mrs, g. W. White,
30 ] East Gay street. or al Mrs. Ran
dolphs. No. 5l2 East Grace street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-08
CHAPLAIN FOR
THE PENITENIlARY
Rev. Or. Hawthorne Opposes the
Proposition.
iE WILL FIGHT The MEASURE.
,onvicts should Bc Given tho PrNil-
eye of Selecting Their own
Religion Teachers,
lie Believes.

IN. recommendation Of Governor J.
Hoee TYLER that chaplain for the peni-
Tertiary be appointed and paid by the
state has excited a great deal Of com
mcnt. and will. doubtless provoke wide
spread opposition. 10 is held by many
that such action of thc LEGISLATURE would
be a direct invasion OF the principle Of
separation OF church and state. and hence
ought not 90 De- taken
\ representative Of Tho Times. learning
that mis- view is held hy Dr. J. b. Haw-
thorne. sought from hIm yesterday morn
ing an expression ~ DTS views
DIR HAWTUOENE TALhS.
Il am utterly opposed fo this or any
Ike appointment said pr hawthorne.
The state has mo- right 20 interfere in
any religious matters either by opposl-
ton or patronage Such am appoint
mcnt as tho Governor rorommonds WOMB
be a violation OF the rights of conscience
in several ways. % would make Do noe
vcssary 90 tax Romau.s's Tor Tine pro-
pagation Of Professionalism. ii % protestant
chaplain were appointed. or Ir'ics tiniS
for the propagation of Homaniem Ut
catholic were appointed. our jewish
fcnow-cltizcus would Dee forced 20 cone
tribute 90 tho support of a. Gentle tcacn-
Or OF Christians to support jewish rabbi.
The whole thing i- wrOu- Boo rin'ipi'.
and would be miscricvous i0 results.
RIGHTS or THE CONNlCTS.
Besides" said Dr Hawthorne the
convicts have stll some rights. IT, has
been found necessary BOO the Interests Of
society n deprive them Of certain civI
rights and privileges. but no power OBI
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-08
A WARM LOVER.
Charles MOhammcd, Converted
Moor. Writes His Lady-IoVe.

Charles Mohammed. studying 40 Prince
ton. is in the city. and while here die
t1ted. to a young man who kindly con-
seuted 10 manipulate the typewriter a
letter to hts lady love, who, 10 appears.
lives I'm Virginia. Charles is a converted
Moor. and came to this country from
Taneier.
Here is his letter with the exception
Of the lody's name, just ats the Moor
dictated it:
Maid Dear:
OF Urite YOU a few lines and hope they
win lind YOU well j write YOU some time
ago because / explain myself in another
letter because ] am too busy TO tell You
how deeply ] really do love you. ] never
forget YOU ] am here i'm Richmond just
now a few days. 10 is very cold to-day.
More cold than Morocco. ] am writing
this through my typewriter. Tell her how
YOU feel Hope you arc well from dis
ease. Give best love TO YOU mother father
and an friend who ] know
"I am devotedly YOUR lover
GuEROGLNPHlCS)
"P. S You must not gct little slow to
write "a me. Lord bless YOU and Doe with
YOU and We meet again.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-08
RUSHING THE WORK.
About Two Months Remain ia Which
60 Lay the (ouduit~.

The work ON the laying of couduits for
the wire of tlc Virginia Electrical Rail-
way and Development Company i- being
rushed. as there remain only about ESQ
months ia which the work is 90 be nn-
ishei
The terms of the contract prescribe tina.
the work be completed iu ninety working
days. and about twenty-five days of that
time has already been consumed iu the
progress so FAR made.
Ire work o. Twelfth street is nearing
completion ami the c.uduits age Icing put
in place very rpldly. Trenches are being
dug Boo both directions from Twelfth
s'r. ou Main. and the work OF laying
con there viii soon De begun.
3D. line ~ couduits win run west on
Main street from Twelfth. the intersectiug
pe.nt to Ninth street. from that point
o. Ninth 90 Broad and thence west 90
Adams street The line east OF Twelfth
op AaIn. VIII run Co Fourteenth street.
and from Oh point 90 Broad street
The ,ondujs on Twelfth Will be tlc
greatest BOO number. having siNty-fYur
ducts in a. while those ou the other m..
viii average between trirty-sN and forty
The Twelfth street line will carry all the
feed wires from the plan, ot th- comrany
anl these will bc distributed Go the Vdri-
ou- portions Of the city AND surrounding
section through the lines ou Main aui
j'road suc.ts.
TIE lire east will carry tha wires wh' "a
vii furnish power for thc Richmond
Traction Company Church ll1 Fulton
ana me eastern -c.t!ou coli fhe city. Tha
Inc west viii supply rover and light Tor
the western portion.
Tho Edison tubular system will also be
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-08

Writing with the appearance Of ner-
vous GESTURE. yet plainly Ineligible. was
shown me yesterday in the form of MI
John u. AVeys Will which was probated
in The Chancery Court
J. John r. Alvey being of sound mind
and body, do make this my last Will and
Testament
ist, I give and beduel-h 10 my sister.
Ella Alvey Scott. one hundred dollars.
21d ] give ANA bequeath t0 my brother
Edward Alvey. one hundred dollars.
srd. I give ami beQu a,l to my wife
Mary Starke Alvey. an The rest of my
estate both real personal and mixed in
fe' simple
am. . name my wife Mary starke Alvey
executor Of my estate and desire that
100 security be required Of her as execu-
tor
Given under my seal this eighth day
Of November. Eighteen Hundred and Nine
ty-Nine.
1eeaD JOHN r. ALVEY.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-08

and as there were twenty-six actual work
ing davs I'm the month the output reore-
sented an average OF four locomotives a
day. 800
The work on The Chesapeake and ohio
improvements In this city and on both
sides OF the James is progressing rapidly.
"Only twelve months remain. stld "A
prominent Chesapeake ana ONO onlclai .
until the methods now In vogue VIII bs
,,,enories and the extensive improve
m.nts now in process of completion will
be realities"