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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-09
Business Notes.

Charles F. Gibbs is getting ready for
next winter by changing over the steam
heating plant in some Of his greenhouses,
and also adding to the heating capacity
by putting in new Spence boiler. He
has just completed greenhouse, 16 X So
feet, to be used entirely for chrysanthe-
NUNS and has some fine plants started.
He anticipates big demand for carna-
tions next winter and pesides the 1000
blooming plants in his greenhouses he
has 5000 young plants he is raising out
of doors to be transplanted as soon as
the cold weather comes.
A. L. Bailey has bought the sheet mu-
sic OF the William c. Warner estate
which now gives him one OF the largest
collections OF music IN the state.
Joseph Gauthier is repairing his block
just above the Pythian building and will
open store of his own and carry boots
and shoes and line OF cigars which are
made in the rear of the block.
Charles G. Braley begins Aug. 9 tag
end sale OF high grade footwear.
Bundy and Weeks have sold over 60
carriages this season and are now of
iering some great bargains. They will
keep up the business next winter and
have ordered two carloads of sleighs.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-09
Letter from Hawaii.

Mrs. Viola Hallet has received letter
from her consin, ]. Franklin Moulton
written from Honolulu, which is of es-
pecial interest as it tells about former
St. Johnsbury citizen, who is the brother
of T. H. Underwood Of this place. The
writer is a member Of the quartermaster
department in the transport service be-
tween San Francisco and Manila and
writes under date of July from Homo
lulu as follows:
Il left San Francisco on the transport
Sheridan, formerly the Massachusetts,
on June "a. We arrived at Honolulu
July and are coaling here. Have about
100 soldiers on board, 1000 souls.
The mate Of this ship is St. Johnsbury
man, E. R. Underwood, who lived on the.
street back OF the st. Johnsbury House.
He has been sailing the oceans for 80 or
more years, being master OF sailing
ships, but takes he mateship of this, for
one trip, when he takes charge of a sail
ing ship from San Francisco to Australia,
which will be in San Francisco when we
returned from Manila"
In the same letter Mr.. Moulton writes
on the ocean returning from the Hawaii
an Islands to Victoria as follows:
"The Sheridan went on to Manila and
I am returning to the United States.
The hospital upon her was fast filling
with the sick and boats due from Manila
were delayed and quarantined on
account OF the plague. More would have
returned with me it they could, for there
are lots on board that ship that will
never see America again l spent five
days in Honolulu along with the young
officers OF the Sheridan. The old Hawaii
an band, said to be the best one in the
island, rendered the music and got
chance to see the select society OF Homo
lulu. The ladies were dressed as nicely
as the men and were pretty and grace
iul dancers"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-09
VOL. LXI---NO. 1928
Among the Churches.

There will be preaching services at the
First Baptist church Sunday morning as
usual. Sunday school at IL m. The
evening service will be omitted. The
Wednesday evening meetings will con-
tinue as usual during the pastors
absence.
First Church of Christ, Scientist, Odd
Fellows block. Morning service at
10.45 Subject mind" Children's Sum
day school following the morning SER
vice. Wednesday evening meeting at
7.30. Reading room open Wednesday
and Thursday from to 5. Christian
Science literature on hand.
Rev. A. l. Davis of Bath. Me-, will
preach at the Free Baptist church next
Sunday morning and also conduct the
evening service. Mr.. Davis was former
ly pastor of that church and will receive
There will be no preaching services or
Sunday school on the third and fourth
Sundays Of this month.
The Ladies Circle of the Universalist
church will meet at the vestry Aug. 10
for work and will serve supper at $50
to which all are invited.
The subject of the address at Grace
Methodist church next Sunday morning
will be "a Foolish Boast" In the even
ing there will be Bible reading service.
Rev. Mr.. Crone OF Newport occupied
the pulpit at st. Andrews church Sun
day in the absence of the rector.
Prof. Woodruff of the Bangor Theo-
logical Seminary will occupy the South
church pulpit next Sunday.
In place OF the missionary service at
the North church tonight there will be a
memorial service with personal tributes
OF the influence and work OF the late
DR.. Lamson.
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Of Jan. 13, 1891, Mr.. Stanley returned
to st. Johnsbury for the last time, DR..
Lamson was again called upon to intro
duce him and in the course of a most elo-
quent and scholarly address he said,
"By Mr. Stanley's energy he has given
a continent to the world and the cont.
nent has been more than just in giving
this man to the world. Africa uncovered,
If it did not discover, the man whose
genius is the genius of duty"
Instances like the above might be
multiplied to show how easily DR.. Lam
son filled place outside his pulpit that
had never been filled before by fellow
townsman. AS trustee of st. Johns
bury Academy, the St. Johnsbury
Athen9um and the Museum, he brought
to all of those institutions ripe judgment
in maturing plans for their continued
usefulness, and in each of those boards
of trustees he was tower of strength.
He will best be remembered in st.
Johnsbury and in the North church as
great preacher, an intellectual genius
whose life was "divinized," to quote one
of his favorite words, and who moulded
character bv his pulpit utterances as well
as by the example he set in daily life,
where the purity of his life was always
prominent. His sermons were full Of
spiritual power and before he left St.
Johnsbury he was everywhere recognized
as one of the leading preachers in the
Congregational denomination. The
depth of thought, the breadth Of his
creed and the eloquent delivery OF his
pulpit messages gave him a national
reputation.
Just as the year 1893 was closing there
came call from the First Congrega-
tional church of Hartford, Conn, asking
DR.. Lamson to become the pastor of this
historic and influential church. 1t
seemed to the p, ople of the North church
that he could not be spared. In addition
to repeated entreaties a petition was
presented to him signed by all the mem
bers OF the church and congregation from
the youngest to the oldest. But he
believed it to be his duty to 60 and in his
letter of resignation, presented to the
North church at their annual meeting on
Jan. 6, 1894, he referred in the following
touching manner to the appeals from his
st. Johnsbury parish:
II have received call to minister in
another field of Christian service. You
have also renewed your own call and
made it most tenderly influential and
emphatic. Children close by the cradle
and meu close by the grave have united
in the desire that l abide with you.
While | am sure that you have over.
estimated my worth, am also sure that
no one can overestimate the sincerity and
earnestness of the wish OF the whole con.
gregation that should obey the call that
is old and new | have considered it by
day and by night. Indeed, as review the
past weeks it seems as if | had consider.
ed nothing else. The apparent balance
OF personal comfort, the interest and Joy
[Continued on page Al
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RECENT DEATHS.
Quimby.

The following notice Of the death of
former resident Of st. Johnsbury is taken
from Pasadena. CAL, paper and will
be Of interest to those who knew Mrs.
Quimby here:
"Mrs. Quimby was born in st. Johns
bury, Aug. II, 1848, and spent the earlier
portion of her lite in Vermont. Her
father, Capt. Walter Wright, was one OF
the most prominent citizens of the state,
having for long time been high sheriff
of his county. He died at the age OF 90,
and at the time was the Oldest Free
Mason in the state.
August A. 1868, Miss Wright was mar
ried to M. J. Quimby Of Lyndon. Three
children were born to them, of whom
Miss Grace alone survives. Being threat
ened with consumption, Mr.. Quimby
came to Pasadena in 1885, and Mrs.
Quimby and daughter followed the next
spring. They settled on Columbia street
where they have since resided. Mrs.
Quimby was loved by all who knew her,
especially by her neighbors. who learned
her true worth OF character. The be.
reaved husband and daughter have the
sympathy of ALL"
AIdrich.
Mrs. Lurana Aldrich died at the Sun
set Home on Saturday evening at the
advanced age of ninety-two years and
six months. In her death an old resident
is removed from our village, she having
spent almost her entire lie in town.
Mrs. Aldrich was a woman of strong
mind and very kindly nature and was
always ready to lend helping hand il
mnistering to others. In the Sunset
Home, her presence was always one o
cheer to the whole household.
She was consistent member of the
North Congregational church for Sc
years and was loyal and faithful in al
its services.
The funeral was conducted by DR.. c
M. Lamson. her former pastor, assisted
by Rev. G. c. Waterman.
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A Veteran Mason.

The Frankfort, Mich, Express has the
folio wing which will be of especial inter-
est to the readers of our paper who are
members of the Masonic fraternity:
"James T. Palmer of this place lays
claim of being one Of the Oldest Masons
in the state, being the first member to
join Passumpsic Lodge of St. Johnsbury,
under letter from grand lodge OF YER
mont, April, '52. All that were present
at that time have gone to the lodge
above but two, P. d. Bodgett of St,
Johnsbury and Mr.. Palmer. At the time
OF Mr.. Palmers initiation DR.. Calvin
Jewett was master; Joseph Bowles,
senior warden; Francis Bingham, junior
warden; Franklin Fairbanks, senior
deacon; Joseph Haselton, junior deacon
and P. D. Blodgett, secretary.
Mr.. Palmer says there were 81 men,
bers present besides himself on this
occasion, which was ~ years ago last
April. Mr.. Palmer is now IN his 10th
year and bids fair to live many years.
The charter dates January 13, 1858,
No. 81, and now has 800 members on its
roll -
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-09
An Unfortunate Case.

December 1S, 1895, w. H. Carter was
severely injured at highway crossing
on the Central Vermont R. r. near
Bethel. His team was stuck by train,
and as the result of injuries received he
has been an invalid most Of the time
since. He brought suit against the
railroad company, trial was begun
in Caledonia county court, but after
the plaintiff had put in his evidence
verdict was ordered for the defendant to
recover its costs, on the gro und
contributory negligence, in that the
plaintiff was not s,sslisicntly on his guard
when he approached the crossing and
withstanding the engine did not
whistle for the crossing. The case went
to the Supreme Court and was argued
three times before the judges could decide
it. At last the judgment of the county
court has been affirmed and an execu-
tion has been issued against Mr.. Carter
for costs, which amount to 5000. Mr..
Carter is poor man and the case is a
peculiarly unfortunate one for him.
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Linn, as we'll as to those who never knew
him but who realized how quick was the
passage into eternal life.
Rev. DR.. Charles M. Lamson was born
in North Hadley, Mass. May 16, 1913,
on one of those fertile farms for which
the Connecticut valley is famous. His
boyhood was spent on the home farm
and his early education was obtained at
the public schools. Wlliston Seminary
at Easthampton, Mass, was then, as it
is now, the leading fitting school for boys
in the valley and here he obtained an
academic education. He became con.
verted during his academic course and
entered Amherst College in 1860 expect
ing to fit himself for teacher. He was
in the college during the stirring scenes
Of the civil war and was good scholar
who made the most of his educational
privileges.
After graduation he spent a year
abroad and studied at the university at
Halle, Germany, then returned to Am
herst College and taught four years as
instructor of English and Latin. In
1869 he was called to the pastorate OF
the Porter Congregational church at
Brockton, Mass, where he remained two
years. He was then called to the Salem
street Congregational church at Worces-
ter, Mass, where he was settled IA
years. AS might be expected he became
prominently identified with the best in
terests OF that city, being a member OF
the school committee for six years, di-
rector in the city library, president of an
art society, member OF the Antiquarian
society, and much sought after on all
public occasions.
He came to st. Johnsbury in the fall oi
1885, having accepted the call as pastor
of the North Congregational church.
When he accepted this call the following
letter was sent the church by Rev. c. M.
OOutuRdtS W WOlSSStSl' q ioIuiS pastor
of the North church:
"You have charmed away one of our
most loved and honored pastors. Surely
among the first with congratulations
may be one whose pastoral life began
with the North church, who but lately
received from the lips of Dr. Lamson the
digni6ed and graceful charge at his
installation over a sister church. No
clergyman could have less reason for
leaving his people, as far as usefulness
and strong attachment are concerned
but the strain of fourteen years loving
devotion to a CT church. practically a
first pastorate, can now be removed and
leave him with full vigor for he hest
service of his life. If the church to which
he goes is not joyfully happy and nobly
useful under his leadership, it should
adjourn to heaven. There would be
small chance for it on earth. predict a
long and most blessed fellowship in the
| Gospel, peace on earth and good will
from heaven. in your midst.
The whole town may rejoice with
those most nearly favored at receiving
as citizen man so wisely helpful in
public affairs, friend so genial, a
! scholar so accomplished. The household
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-09
An Organ Recital.

Friday evening August IL, a musical
treat will be offered the people of st.
Johnsbury. E. Y. Mason, organist at
the Baptist Temple, Fall River, Mass,
will give free organ recital, assisted by
Mrs. Brooks and Miss Somerville, voca-
lists, in Grace Methodist Episcopal
church. Recital will begin promptly at
eight o'clock. Mr.. Mason has charge Of
the second largest organ in New Eng
land, and is director Ola chorus choir ol
fifty voices at the Temple.
He will be the guest OF Rev. Geo. w.
Hunt during his stay in st. Johnsbury.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-09
A Great Piece of Granite.

The big stone that came down from
Woodbury. mountain last week attracted
unusual attention at the st. Johnsbury
station as it was the largest stone ever
seen here. 1t will be used as the top
stone of mausoleum and is hammered
work. The stone came from the Wood
bury Granite Company's quarries and
was cut by Bickford, More & Co. The
stone measured II feet by 1871 by 10
inches and weighed % tons. 1t required
5000 feet OF lumber to crate it. 1t went
to Chicago on new car especially de-
signed to carry such piece, and differing
from an ordinary fiat cariu opening so to
let the stone set close to the ground.
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which comes with him will not be less
prized among you. The whole state
may be thankful that pulpit second to
none in Importance is to be occupied by
preacher sound in the faith aud eloquent
in its defence, safe in judgment, skillfu in
execution"
During his pastorate in st. Johnsbury
gilmore than eight years he became so
identified with the religious, educational
and philanthropic interests Of the town
that he was everywhere recognized as
the foremost man in the place. On great
public occasions he always appeared as
the leader and his addresses form part
OF the unwritten history of this town.
When 1900 crowded Music Hall on the
night of Dec. 10, 1886, to hear Henry M.
Stanley, the man naturally selected to
introduce the explorer was DR.. Lamson,
and he did it SO gracefully that many
recall the incident. When on the night
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EnIisting for the Philippines.

Lieut.. A. w. Mason Of St. Albans was
here Saturday to enlist young men for
the 26th Regiment who start for the
Philippines the middle of this month.
Lieut.. Mason is one OF the officers OF
Company D whose LOG men will be
almost ell from this state. Last week
only 20 were necessary to complete the
quota of the company and several from
St. Johnsbury want to join the regiment.
Herman Page and Vernon Brooks, both
members of Company d, First Regiment,
in the late war have enlisted and several
more have got the military fever and
may enlist if there is another call.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-09

Gortons Minstrels appear at Howe
Opera House Wednesday evening, Aug
ust 16. They were founded in New Or
leans 80 years ago and since then they
have visited every place Of interest in
the whole country, and are now the
best minstrel company on the road.
They have ideas that are not Just like
Others, but you will not know what
these are unless you attend.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-09
DEATH OF DR.. LAMSON.
He Dies Suddenly Tuesday Morning of
Neuralgia of the Heart.


The town was startled yesterday fore
noon with the sad news of the sudden
death Of Rev. DR.. c. M. Lamson Of Hart
ford, Conn, who. with bis family, is
spending the summer among his old
friends. He was returning from bicycle
ride with his wife and Youngest son when
signs of heart trouble appeared and he
stopped to rest. The pain increased and
he was brought home in carriage AMI
taken into the house. He was conscious
for few minutes and then died of angina
pectoris, or neuralgia of the heart, at
about Ills. The sudden death of one
who had been seen on the street only a
few minutes before, apparently in perfect
health, spread like wild-6re around town
and caused shock among all who knew
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-09
Friday Evenings Recital.

The following programme will be given
at the organ recital at Grace Methodist
church Friday evening:
March of the Priests (Athalic) c)-Mendelssoh
Trouermarsh Davash Eingein-Op. 35
Chopin
Solo. Light from Heaven Gounod
Miss Somerville with violin obligato by
Miss Gauthier.
Overture to Stradella Buck
Gavotte, (Miguon) Westbrook Thomas
Violin Solo, Selected. Miss Gauthier
(a) Carrilons oe Dunpeque Turpin
(b) lntermezzo (Cavallieria Rusticana)
Mascagu
Grand March (RienzD Wagner
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Eastern Avenue.

The work of macadamizing Eastern
avenue is at last completed and it is now
an ideal street considering the grade.
The teamsters say their horses can draw
a load 500 pounds heavier than could be
done before it was macadamized. The
cost of the job was only $2400. In due
time other streets are to be similarly
improved.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-09
THE BR00KS-TYLER
DRY GOODS CO.
NEW ADS. THIS WEEK.

Farm for Sale.
Gold Pin Lost.
Strayed-A Bay Mare.
Improved U. S. Separator
Clearance Sale-F. o. Clark.
The First Days-L. P. Leach.
Lost-An ebony silver headed Cane.
Canada's Great Eastern Exhibition.
The Story is Told-Brooks-Tyler Co.
Lowney's Chocolates-Field & Rowell.
Tenement to Rent No. 4 Charles Street.
Summer Prices Lougee Bros. & Smythe.
Your Observation-Disclosures Drug Store.
Gorton's Minstrels-HoweO Opera House.
Knives, Shears and Scissors-Bro oks Tyler.
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THE BR0OKS-YYLER X
X DRY GOODS COMPANY,
The Story is Told

of boy who market with He
faithfully all day without selling and then home When
his mother how happened he had done business replied that
had asked him what the esack
Now we are not like this boy and hope
strongly impressed with the idea goods
essential to display them and their the
We
do Our goods the best buy and cordially solicit
your inspection
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-09
Horse Gossip.

The st. Johnsbury horsemen are enter
ing their trotters for the August races
this week. George w. Peck has entered
Rocker c. in the 2.22 class at Nashua
this week and Fred A. Allison entered
Lady Pinewood in the 80 class at the
same place.
At the Memphremagog Fair at New.
port next week Herbert E. Moore has
entered Corbett in the 2.21 class and
Fred S. Hartman will start Rex in the
$50 class.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-09
Cresco.

One of the most widely advertised corsets of the
present day is the "Cresco" Fashion journals
and ladies' magazines have been discussing
its peculiar merits. Women have heard about
the "Cresco" Corset, the only corset made that
Cannot brake at the waist line. 1t will be pleas
ing news to our patrons when tell them that
have secured the sole agency for this section of
the famous "Cresco" Corset.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-09
Knights Of Pythias.

Regular convention of Apollo Lodge No. 2
Tuesday night, August 15
Work in Esquire rank Aug. IS.
7. c. STEVENS, Chancellor Commander.
I. NJ. CUsHMAN, Keeper of Records and Seal.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-09
FRATERNITY MEETINGS.

Palestine Commandery, No. 5, X. T.
The next Stated and annual Conclave will
be held on August 15.
PERLEY F. HAzEN,
DELos M. BACON Commander.
Recorder.
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WEATHER RECORD.

At Bingham's Drug Store. for the weel
ending August Z, 1899.
HipheSf TONyeS1
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Franklin and the Ford Shoes.

these shoes keeps getting bigger and bigger people
objection have them is that they
long many but they bring
what We have them for
and children. The not too high
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-09
One Man Says:

shoes and they
think will not have buy another
for at least three MONTHS
He had reference to the
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-09

C. A. Stanley's new furniture and un-
dertaking rooms now have telephone
connections.
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At Howe Opera House.

Grand March (Rienzi)