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The Springdale news., 1899-05-05

going by Wells Fargo Express to Minneapolis. The price ir Kansas City Wednesday show ed a downward tendency, be- ing quoted at $3.50 to $4.O0 per crate for fancy and $2.5C to $500 for choice.
 J. M. V. Cunningham, ol Wagner, I. T has purchased the Silas Graham residence property in Putman's addition, and Mr. Garden, also of Wag ner, has purchased the Lear residence property near the College. Both gentlemen are here with their families and come to Springdale to live THE NEWS extends to them ( cordial welcome. These deal. were made through the Walk ker. Graham Real Estate Go.
 J. F. Evans has disposed of his popular East End Grocery to P. P. Wells, fate of Missou ri. Mir. Wells comes to Spring dale highly recommended as thorough gentleman and a good business man and I'll NEWS is pleased to see hin enter our business circles,at th' same time wishing him un, bounded success The retir ing proprietor, J. F. Evins has not yet decided what busi ness he will engage in, bu whate yer it may be, hehas th' assurance of the hearty goo' l wishes of THE NEWS.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-05-03
The Young Mems Club.

This society, which was founded by
the late pastor of the North church, has
perfected its organization and decided to
hold regular monthly meetings in the
future. At the last meeting on Thursday
evening bylaws were adopted and the
following resolutions passed and spread
upon the records:
Resolved, Thatin the death of DR.. Heath
this club recognizes that the North church
has lost a pastor in the highest sense of the
word; enc whose heart throbbed for all
humanity and who was touched by sorrow
and bereavement at any time and anywhere
that the town has lost one of it's first citi.
zens, who exempiified the Christian In poll.
tics and yet rose above any petty politics to
the higher realm Of craftsmanship; that this
community has lost one who lived not alone
for the great wide world of which he was a
part.
Resolved, That this Club has lost the pres
ence and inspiration of one who has been of
especial help to every member; that memory
will ever hold dear the recollection Of those
delightful meetings at the Manse, when the
great heart of the Doctor drew us nearer to
him and closer to each other, broadening our
minds and enriching our lives. And in CRATE.
full remembrance of all he was and did for us
we would spread upon our records this me.
mortal of one who can never be dead to us
this testimonial of our appreciation as q
Club of DR.. Heath ara our desire to carry
forward the work he SO well began.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-05-03
Reception at Attleboro.

A most gratifying reception was tend
cred Rev. and Mrs. Thomas Tyrie at
the Methodist church at Attleboro last
week Monday evening. 1t was crafty
ing because it was representative. The
old and young of both sexes were in
attendance and there was more than
usually large representation of the solid
business men OF the church. The vestries
Of the church were attractively decorated,
and the receiving party consisted Of the
superintendent of the Sunday school, and
his wife, and Mr. and Mrs. Tyrie. A
formal programme was presented, con-
sisting of selections by the Sunday school
orchestra, singing by quartette, and
instrumental music. The welcome of
the children of the church was then
expressed and at the conclusion of this a
beautiful bouquet of pink roses was pre-
sented by them to Mrs. Tyrie. Mr..
lyric replied to all the expressions of
kindness in a few happy words, and
declared that the keynote of his work
shall be an attempt to help by sermon
and example all whom he can reach.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-05-03
The "Dewey Party"

The dewey Party" given on Monday
evening by the ladies of the Church of the
Messiah was very enjoyable. The sup
per consisted of baked beans, salads and
numerous other good things. Although
the evening was too dewy to allow of a
large attendance yet goodly number
were present. An orchestra of four
pieces was present and discoursed sweet
music. Recitetions were exceptionally
well rendered by Master Carl Hovey,
Miss Agnes Spencer and Miss Alice Bab-
cock. Solos by Miss Helen Graves and
a duet by Miss Graves and Mr.. Dean
were much enjoyed. Miss Gladys
Hooker impersonated the May Queen
and was welcomed by duet sung by
Miss Alice Parkhurst and Edna Scott
the words OF which were written for the
occasion by Mrs. F. V. Powers .and the
music by George o. Felch. A neat sum
was realized by the ladies.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-05-03
Church Notes.

The communion lecture of the North
and South churches will be given by Rev.
Dr. Edward T. Fairbanks at the South
church, Wednesday evening.
The North church pulpit was occupied
last Sunday by Rev. w. F. Cooley OF
Littleton. Next Sunday Prof. Adams OF
Dartmouth college will preach.
First Church of Christ, Scientist, Odd
Fellows block. Sunday morning service
at 1O.45. Subject, "Mortals and I'm
mortals." Chidren's Sunday school at 2
m. Wednesday evening meeting at 73O.
Reading room open Wednesday and
Thursday from to 5 p. m.
A goodly number attended the social
of the First Baptist church at the pas
tors last week and report it as very
enjoyable occasion. The musical and
literary parts were well performed and a
nice collation. served
The subject of discourse at the First
Baptist church next Sunday morning will
be, "Christ's Love to His Disciples Unin-
terrupted by His Departure from them,"
andin the evening character Building"
At the Church of the Messiah next
Sunday morning the pastor will speak
upon the theme; "What Makes and
Keeps Church Alive ?"
The monthly business meeting of the
Y. P. c. y. of the Church of the Messiah
will be held on Friday evening with Miss
May Tillotson on Cherry street.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-05-03
A Sunday forming Fire.

At about o'clock Sunday morning
the fire alarm sounded and the trouble
was found to be at the residence of Alex
ander Dunnett. The fire is supposed to
have started in some way from a gaso-
lene stove in back room opening out of
the kitchen. The fire department re-
sponded quickly to the call and the
flames were extinguished before any con-
siderable damage was done to the m ain
part of the house. The west end OF the
ell was practically destroyed, including a
general storeroom on the second floor
containing considerable property of
value. The entire building was filled
with smoke, so that the damage by fire,
smoke and water aggregates about
$1,000, which is covered by insurance.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-05-03
Patrons Day in the Schools.

Supt. Jones has arranged for series of
patrons days in the schools similar to
those which were held last year. These
annual occasions give the parents
chance toinspect the work of the scholars
and to see the actual working of the
school. These proved very successful
last year and in every case were well at
tended. The dates are as follows:
Stark's, May Is; Clay Hill, May 16;
Goss Hollow, May II; Four Corners,
May 1S; East Village, May 10; Center
schools, June l: Paddock Village, June 2;
Fairbanks Village, June 5; Maple street,
June g.; Summervlle, June 7; Summer
street, north building, June 8; Summer
street, south building, June g.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-05-03
Cannon for St. Johnsbury.

Congressman Grout has notified
Charles P. Carpenter, commander of
Chamberlin Post, G. A. R., that St..
Johnsbury can have on application two
cannon, provided our citizens will pay
the freight and the expense in mounting
them. Mr.. Carpenter has filed an appli-
cation for them, and it ought to be a
very easy matter to raise $50, which
will be the probable expense Of trans
portation and mounting. 1t is proposed
to place the cannonin Monument Square
as appropriate surroundings for the
soldiers monument. The pieces are 80
FOUNDER Parrot cannons, each weighing
nearly two tons and nine feet long. By
the side of each cannon will be pyramid
of ten shells.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-05-03
rlrs. Helen F. Carpenter.

Mrs. Helen F. Carpenter died at her
home on Cherry street Monday after
noon after brief illness with pneumonia.
Mrs. Carpenter was SO years of age.
Her father, the late Asa L. French, was
probate judge of Caledonia district for
manv years. She was the last of
family of six children. She was born in
st. Johnsbury and always lived here.
Her education was in the public schools
and st. Johnsbury Academy. In August,
1868, Helen French was married to
Captain Joseph Carpenter of Company
G, 4th Vermont Volunteer Regiment
The following spring, May S, Captain
Carpenter was shot and killed in the
battle of the Wilderness. He was with
the Vermont Brigade in position of
great danger and responsibility. The
position was held by the brave Green
Mountain troops, Of whom Captain
Carpenter was one of the bravest, but of
some less than 5000 engaged, 1000
were officially reported killed, wounded
or missing. Capt. Carpenter fell with
musket ball in his left breast. Years
afterwards Mrs. Carpenter received
testament taken from his pocket in the
Wilderness by comrade who was near
him when he fell. The young couple
were together for short time after their
marriage, at Brattleboro, and a little
while before the Wilderness campaign
the Captain was home on a brief fur
Tough.
Mrs. Carpenter lived quiet life, but
by no means an idle one. For the past
IA years she has been successfully engaged
in the art embroidery and fancy goods
business, and in this capacity she became
widely known and very popular. Her
store on Eastern avenue was always
favorite place of resort for the ladies of
st. Johnsbury and all surrounding
towns.
Mrs. Carpenter has been member of
the North Congregational church for
about 25 years.
Three nephews and one niece survive
her, Walter and Asa French of Cole
brook, II. H., Miss Laura and Frank O.
French of St. Johnsbury.
She was woman dearly loved by
those who knew her well, and admired
by those who did not always agree with
her, because of her absolute sincerity.
Her life was filled with quiet charities of
which few outside the recipients of her
bounty ever knew Her heart was
always warm; she was always "in the
sunshine" always young; and was a
general favorite with the young people.
The funeral will be held at the house,
Wednesday afternoon at 2 O'Clock; and
the service will be conducted by Rev. DR..
| Edward 7. Fairbanks.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-05-03
A New SOusa rlarch.

The announcement of new march by
John Philip Sousa, the March King"
interests more people throughout the
world than any other piece of musical
news that could be promulgated in the
public prints. Sousa writes only one
march year, but its publication is an
event of importance throughout the
world. Every military band in the
United States, and there are many thous-
ands of them, and every military band of
any Importance elsewhere in the universe,
buys the new march. So does every
theatre and dance orchestra, and the
piano copies of the new composition have
a sale that scars quickly into the hun.
dreds of thousands. Every devotee of
the two step demands the new Sousa
march and the phonograph, hand organ
and music box manufacturers are al.
ways on the alert for new Sousa music.
The Sousa march for this season is called
"The Charlatan" and is the feature of
the new opera of the same name now be.
ing played by De Wolf Hopper. Sousa
will play it here when he brings his great
band to this city for concert at Music
Hall on Wednesday evening, May24.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-05-03
Attempted Suicide.

James Carlton, who is confined in the
county Jail on conviction of intoxication
and failure to pay his fine, attempted TO
commit suicide in his cell at the Jail Fri
day night. Joseph Barrick, another
prisoner, was aroused by hearing a
gurgling sound in that quarter and upon
investigation found that Carlton had
commenced upon the process of stran-
Cling himself with his suspenders. Bar
rick reached through the bars with his
knife, cut the suspenders and thus put a
stop to the hanging, which would doubt
less have proved successful. Carlton did
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-05-03
Odd Fellow Anniversary.

The Soth anniversary of the institu-
tion of Odd Fellowship was observed by
Caledonia Lodge No 6, last Wednesday
evening with an excellent programme of
music, instrumental and vocal, readings
and recitations by young people, the
children of Odd Fellows; the Lodge Or
chestra furnished music, series OF
phonograph selections were given by
Harry Waite, and bounteous supper
was served by the Rebekahs. Noble
Grand E. A. Farr presided at the exer-
cises.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-05-03
The Seventy Club at Elmwoode.

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Fairbanks enter
tained the Seventy Club at their home
last week Tuesday afternoon in honor OF
Mrs. Fairbanks sister, Mrs. DeIucia l..
Wards 72d birthday. Fourteen mem
bers were present and very enjoyable
afternoon was spent.
Mrs. Ward joined the Club only short
time ago, and as is customary on the
first celebration of new members birth
day she gave beautiful recital of her
past life, telling both of the joys and
sorrows that at times have crossed her
pathway.
The subject at this meeting was "In
the early days of st. Johnsbury, as it
was then and as it now is." Many pic
lures of old buildings and people were
exhibited which added much to the inter-
est, among which was the old North
church and its pastor, as it was in the
long ago. At that time there was only
one street through the village, now Main
street and where Summer street now is
was only a pasture. When the first
buildings were erected in that vicinity
several pairs of bars had to be taken
down to draw the lumber in.
Mr.. Fairbanks kindly assisted in the
devotional exercises and also gave talk
on the olden time. Mrs. Fairbanks pre-
sided over the bountiful repast at the tea
table, both of them giving the Club a
most cordial welcome for which many
thanks are due them.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-05-03
Supreme Court Decisions.

Judgment orders have recently been
filed in the following Caledonia county
cases in the supreme court: Hardwick
Savings Bank and Trust Co. VS.. r. T.
brennan & IT,, assumpsit; judgment of
county court reversed and cause re.
manded. The county court judgment
was for plaintiff to recover $934.34 and
costs. R. F. Drenan VS.. Hardwick Saw
ings Bank and Trust Co., petition for
new trial; petition dismissed with COSTS
E. M. Crane VS.. S. E. Darling, slander;
judgment affirmed. The county court
Judgment in this case was for plaintiff to
recover Of the defendant $2S3.50 and
costs. Quimby & Rogan VS.. Boston g.
Maine R. X. case; Judgment for defend
ant reversed and judgment for plaintiff
to recover 5000 and costs.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-05-03

The New England Telegraph and
Telephone Co. are going to rebuild the
line between St. Johnsbury and Cam
bridge Junction, putting in the heaviest
poles ever used in this section and using
copper wire for the connecting link. The
work will be commenced on the western
end at once.
The exceedingly warm spell of last
week melted all the snow on the hills
and now all traces of winter have disap-
peared. The. much needed rain came on
dewey day" and the grass and trees
have started up very rapidly. The last
day OF April it was S5 in the shade,
which is exceedingly hot for this time OF
year.
The firm of Smith & Sloane of Wells
River has been dissolved by mutual con-
sent. Scott Sloane will continue busi-
ness in the Woodsville Office formerly
occupied by the firm. E. W. Smith has
formed a partnership with his son Ray
mond J. Smith and they will have offices
at both Wells River and Woodsville.
Harry Lloyd of Boston speaks in the
Howe Opera House next Saturday even.
ing upon the subject, "What Is the Labor
Movement ?" Mr.. Lloyd is an eloquent
speaker and all are cordially invited to
attend the lecture. No admission will be
charged. Mr.. Lloyd comes here under
the auspices of Federal Labor Union, No.
713O Of St. Johnsbury.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-05-03
FATAL ACCIDENT.
1T. Johnsbury Citizen Drowned in the
Victory Bog.

Victory bog.
Last week Monday, Charles Palmer
went to Victory on real estate business
and Tuesday evening at about seven
o'clock he left the hotel at Gallup's Mills,
intending to return home that night. A
marshy tract of land known as the
bog" extends along the Moose river for
about mile from Gallup's to Damon's
crossing The bog overfows in times of
high water and last Tuesday over hum
dred acres were submerged, covering the
highway three feet deep a good deal of
the way. Mr.. Palmer was urged not to
attempt to make his way through with
team, but a train had crossed the bog
and he wished to reach home that night.
1t seems that he succeeded in getting
through the worst part OF the journey
and had nearly reached the bridge above
the Charles Damon place. Here the
horse got off the road, there being no
fences along the highway to serve as a
guide. The family at the Damon place
heard cry for help at about o'clock,
and upon replying to it, Mr.. Palmer told
them that he was all right, but he would
like help to get his horse out.
1t was like making ones way into a
lake. The would-be rescuers constructed
raft and after considerable delay
reached the place with lanterns where
Mr.. Palmer was when he called to them.
They were too late to aid either horse or
driver, and it was not until two o'clock
that by dragging the river the body of
Mr.. Palmer was found in eight feet of
water. In one hand were tightly grasped
the reins with which he had sought to
guide his drowning horse. He had sue
ceeded in unhitching one tug, but had
been unable to free the struggling animal
from the carriage.
Mr.. Palmer spent his boyhood on the
banks Of the Connecticut river, was an
expert swimmer, and had often said he
had no fear Of ever being drowned.
He was born and spent his boyhood at
North Littleton, N. H. Later he moved
to Littleton Village and there learned the
jewelers. trade. In 1870 Mr.. Palmer
moved to West Concord, residing there
most of the time since then. He was
married in 1874 to Miss Mary Hill
daughter of the late Cephas Hill, and
sister of Emmett Hill of West Concord
Eleven years ago Mr.. Palmer came to St
Johnsbury and for a couple of years
run a jewelry shop in the Avenue Hous,
block. Twoyears ago he returned to St
Johnsbury and has since resided on Port
land street. He leaves a wife and on,
daughter, Miss Agnes Palmer, who is 6
student in the Academy, also two broth
ers, John Palmer of Lancaster, N. H.
| and Frank H., of Littleton. His mother
| died at Lyndon about three months age
and was placed in the tomb at the Eas,
st. Johnsbury cemetery, and the son was
| buried there before the mother.
The funeral was held at the late resi-
dence Friday at 10 o'clock a. m. Rev. H
L. Veazey conducted the services assisted
by Rev. A. c. Hussey.
Mr.. Palmer was fifty-eight years o.
age. He was man of many excellent
qualities, was kind-hearted and liberal to
all who sought his aid, was true friend
a loving husband and father. The family
have the sympathy of the entire com
munity in their sad and sudden bereave
ment
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-05-03
LOCAL GATHERINGS.

The museum will be open Saturday
evening, from seven until nine.
Notices have been posted at the
depot forbidding bicycle riding on the
station platform.
"A large company of Academy stu
dents enjoyed an arbutus excursion to
East Barnet, Saturday.
The village trustees have appointed
Ethan E. Carr policeman to succeed
George c. Richardson, resigned.
Fifteen thousand lake trout were
shipped to Crystal Lake, Barton, last
week from the hatchery at this place.
&C. c. Bingham has just received
new stock of 1875 gold fish among them
some very large and attractive specimens.
The disbarment case against Lawyer
Louis NJ Lemerise has been referred to
Hon. Jonathan Ross. A hearing will be
held in the near future.
The summer time table of the run
ming Of the trains goes into effect on
Monday, June 26, and the White Noun
tain express starts at that time.
"A petition in voluntary bankruptcy
was fled by Arthur c. Randall last We'd
nesday. His liabilities amount to about
$14 900; assets between $1,000 and
$4,000.
The St. Johnsbury Gun Club are get
ting.ready for the seasons shooting; the
members expect to have the range reft-
ted in few days and hope to enjoy their
first "shoot" next Saturday.
Rev. W. F. Cooley of Littleton, N.
H., addressed the O'Clock Sunday after
noon meeting at the Y. M. c. A. on
"Sin." The Association orchestra fur
nished music. The meeting was an in
teresting one and well attended.
-Supt. Titcomb received Saturday g.
100000 pike perch eggs from Swanton.
Representatives of the United States
Fish Commission have been there for the
past two weeks and gathered 100000
of these eggs for general distribution.
The local fishermen all went to
Waterford last Monday and most OF
them returned with good strings of fish
before night. The best fish came from
Hovey's pond. though some of the
Waterford brooks yielded good returns.
The Crystal Spring Bottling Works at
Barnet started up under the new manage
ment last Saturday. Frank H. Preston
and E. P Buckley will conduct the bust
ness. George w. Caldbeck the third
member OF the firm remains in business
here.
The annual meeting of the Board oil
Trade will be held at their rooms on Fri.
day, May 5. Each member of this or
ganization has received a special appeal
to attend this meeting and business oil
much Importance will be brought up for
discussion.
This warm weather has Matched the
caterpillars on the apple and elm trees
and property owners should take i'm
mediate measures to destroy the nests as
soon as possible. If everybody did this
as far as possible these pests would soon
be exterminated.
Letters advertised at the post Office
for the week ending April 20, 1899.
Duperron, Etheline; Lawrence, Mrs.
Mary; Smith, Miss Jennie; Weeks, Mrs.
Helen P, Blodgett, Tom; Earnshaw,
Charles; Griffin, Matt; Henderson, H.
E., Kirkland, T. W., Phillips, B. K.
Notwithstanding the scarcity OF
maple syrup and sugar this season, the
large amount furnished by the many
friends of the convent made the sugar
party given last Tuesday and Wednes-
day evenings a decided success. The
receipts were far beyond all expectations.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-05-03
Annual Meeting of the Woman's Club.

The annual meeting of the St. Johns.
bury Woman's Club was held on the
afternoon of May l.. The following
officers were chosen for the coming year:
President, Mrs. Ruthy z. Fairbanks;
LIST vice president, Mrs. Florence S. Stat
ford I'd vice president, Mrs. Belle F.
Fletcher; recording secretary, Mrs.
Mary E. Mackinnon; corresponding sec
retary, Mrs. Laura B. Tyler; federation
secretary, Mrs. Alice M. Ritchie; treas
urer, Mrs. Maud M. Brooks; assistant
treasurer, Miss Isabel Paddock auditor,
Mrs. Helen Hawley; directors, Mrs.
Ella Richardson, Mrs. Sarah F. Stone,
Mrs. Augusta P. Boyce. Eleven new
members were received.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-05-03
NEW ADS. THIS WEEK.

Copper.
Collarette Lost.
Liberation Notice-Rash.
Seeds and Plants-Jones.
Simmer Street Laundry.
Gauzy-E. D. Steele g. Co.
Bankruptcy Notice-Kinney.
Our Leaders-E. j. Blodgett
Bankruptcy Notice-Randall.
Commissioners Notice-Clark.
Proposals for School Building,
A New Flatiron-G. c. Goodell.
Bankruptcy Notice-Desrochers.
Empire Separators-D. c. Gage.
Quick Sellers --Lougee & Symthe.
A Diversion-Standard Drug Store.
Wagons. Surveys, etc.-B. F. Weeks.
Mems and Boys Suits-Brooks.Tyler.
How 1t Looks-Equitable Life Assurance Co.