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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-08-21
A Returning Vermonter's Tribute.

EDITOR CALIFORNIAN i feel that |
should not leave the State of Vermont
without expressing my admiration and
appreciation of the hospitality and
friendly feeling which has been shown US,
not only since we came into the state,
and town of Waterford, but which
began with the cordial invitation of an
old friend left in that town so years
ago to come from Chicago and attend
the celebration OF "Old Home Week"
Although never had been a resident
of Waterford, I had lived in Vermont
80 years, and for 40 years separated
from Waterford by the width Of the Con-
necticut river only, and thought l might
properly take part in the celebration.
In his invitation my friend said :
Come right to my house and stay a
week, and if your company does not pay
for your board, stay another week; or,
what is better still, stay until your com.
pany will pay"
On our way to Waterford, while pass
ing through Vermont, received another
demonstration of Vermont politeness
and kindness to strangers. 1t was quite
warm in the car and / became thirsty,
and went forward to the water tank for
glass Of water. Returning, and not
remembering exactly the position of the
seat left, | began to look as passed
along to find my wife. A young man
who noticed me, thought was looking
for a seat, and asked if that were the
case. NO" l replied, II was looking
for my WIFE" A man who sat near with
his wife spoke up and said You may
take my wife" thanked him and told
him fully appreciated his kind offer, but
as my wife was better looking than his,
would look little further; and if not
successful, would come back and accept
his offer. If his wife was a Vermont
lady the exchange might not have been
very bad bargain, tor it would he diff
cult to lind woman in Vermont that
would not be a model wife.
At the celebration no efforts were
spared by the citizens to make every
thing pleasant, particularly for strangers.
| saw but few of the older men and
women that | knew so years ago. Men
that now are near the three score and
ten year of their lives introduced them
selves to me and spoke pleasant words
of remembrance. When an account of
the celebration is published the record
of the early settlers and the first settle
ment of the town should be preserved,
which would be almost beyond price to
future generations.
l wish could express my full apprecia.
ton OF the kindness and friendly feeling
with which was greeted by all with
whom had the happiness to meet per-
sonaly.
will only say God bless Vermont and
the residents of Waterford.
R. W.P,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-08-21
A Opinion of the Court.

Fairbanks scales are manufactured in
St. Johnsbury, VT, and not in Iowa or
any other state. Such is the opinion of
Judge Mcpherson of the federal court, at
Des Moines, Iowa, and because the
judge looks at it in this way, he has en-
Joined the four scale companies in that
city-the Des Moines Scale, the Mus
grave, the Monarch and Union COM
panies-from longer seeking to make
capital by putting the name Fairbanks
on the scales they turn out. This is a
gratifying victory for the Fairbanks Co.,
and comes after a somewhat extended
fight in the courts against these COM
panies that have been so reckessly appro-
priating quality that didn't belong to
them. The claim of the latter, that the
name was not an exclusive patent right,
was denied by the court, who held their
action violation of the letters patent.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-08-21
East St. JohnSbury.

Miss Charlotte Morrill, has presented
the village with beautiful granite water
tub. 1t is given in memory OF her father
and bears this inscription: Calvin
Morrill,, 1907-1884." 1t is not yet de.
cided where it will stand or from where
the water will be brought, but those
having the matter in charge hope to be
able to find location where it will not
only be most useful but will be an orna-
ment to our village.
Miss Maggie Mclaughlin, who has
been attending school in Providence, K. l.,
the past year, has returned home.
julius Morrill, of Springfield, Mass,
made brief visit to his old home in this
village last week.
Rev. E. E. Grant went to his former
home in Sharon last week to othciate at
a wedding.
Rev. and Mrs. E. E. Grant give cor
dial invitation to all who are 70 years
old and over to meet with them at the
parsonage Thursday afternoon.
Several feet have been added to the
length of the bridge in this village and
it has been otherwise thoroughly repaired.
The young people will give social at
the church vestry Thursday evening.
Cake and ice cream will be served and
an interesting program will be rendered.
Rev. E. E. Grant preached at North
Kirby Sunday afternoon. The choir and
a large part of the congregation accom-
panied him from the village and the
little church was filled to OVERLOOKING.
Mrs Fred Stevens of Burlington is
visiting relatives in this vicinity.
Rev. G. W. Patterson's family move to
their future home in Randolph Center
this week.
Charles Owens went out for ride
Monday night and was somewhat sur
prised to meet so many teams all going
in the direction of his house. He finally
turned back to find his house filled with
friends and neighbors who had come to
celebrate his 55th birthday. Rev. E. E.
Grant, in behalf of his friends, presented
him with handsome Bible md he was
the recipient of several other gifts. Mr..
Owens had not recovered sufficiently
from his surprise to say very much but
what he did say showed that he fully
appreciated the kind remembrance.
Cake and ice cream were served and the
company departed wishing him many
happy returns of the day.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-08-21
Odd Fellows Field Day.

The annual Odd Fellows field day was
-held on the fair grounds Saturday and
was the browning triumph of the asso
citation under whose auspices these occa.
sions have been held for the past nine
years. There were present between four
and FIVE thousand people and while no
admission fee was charged the receipts
were sufficient to pay all expenses.
Moreover, everybody had good time
which was the chief purpose OF the gath
ering. Excellent music was furnished BY
the st. Johnsbury band throughout the
day. ". .'e
The program of athletic events brought
out an interesting combination of skill,
strength and humor.
First in order, in the morning, came
the base ball game between teams from
Caledonia Lodge, No. 6, of st. Johns
bury, and Conn. River Lodge, No. I, OF
Barnet. In the first four innings neither
side scored and the game was well
played throughout, with final score
of 5 to 1 in favor of Caledonia Lodge.
L. F. Miner performed the duties of UNI
pire in very satisfactory manner.
Dinner was served by Olive Branch
Lodge, No. 4, Daughters of Rebekah.
And then the contest continued.
The hitch-up race was won by U. G.
Goss of st. Johnsbury I'd, E. J. Petty of
St. Johnsbury; Sd, Maurice Miller of
Barnet.
The slow race combined ludicrous
hitch-ups, decrepit horsefesh and lack of
speed. The winner, "Go-Go," entered by
Frank Stuart, with DR.. Elliott of Barnet
hold of the ribbons, demonstrated it's
right to the prize when half way around
the track, and would have required the
rest OF the afternoon to reach the wire.
There were six entries in the sack race,
and it was won by S. J. Pearce of St.
Johnsbury; I'd, S. H. Chickering OF West
Burke. Mr.. Pearce also won the wheel
barrow race with H. H. Somers, Jr., of
st. .Johnsbury, second.
The winning horse in the green race
was owned by DanEie McIver and won
in two straight half mile heats; time,
lis; second, Charles Salmon.
The open race was won by Judge,
owned by F. H. Ranney; second, Irene
P, owned by w. H. Mclaughlin. Time,
2.26.
The grain race was an exciting event
and was won by U. G. Goss; B. P. Moore
Barnet, I'd; E. K. Richards, West Con.
cord, Sd.
The tug of war was between the St.
Johnsbury lodge and the Barnet lodge
10 men on side; and after hard strug-
GLE for the second time the Barnet team
won.
The three-legged race was won by H.
]. Beck and Ebert Gage; second, J. A.
Beck and F. H. Ranney.
During the afternoon there was very
interesting exhibition, consisting of a
chaise owned by DR.. Elliott OF Barnet,
over hundred years old; similar vehi-
Gle bought in 1880, belonging to the
Wilder estate; an old-fashioned buck
board; two bicycle-tired carriages; or
10 bicycles, and c. H. Heyer's automo-
bile; all decorated in manner sugges-
tive OF the times represented.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-08-21
Analysing His Affection.

The young lovers sat beside the wa
terfall The rapids and the nearby
whirlpool had strange attraction for
the romantic young girl. She had heard
the story of the unhappy Indian maid
en- and the young brave who had gone
to their doom, clasped in each others
arms, to the slow music of the "Swan
Song" That seemed very beautiful to
her.
"Jack," she said, "if you saw me
struggling in the water near the edge
of the falls, would you jump In after
me"
what would be the use, nv dear
when can't swim?" he answered.
"But at least we could perish togeth.
err" she replied bravely.
Eyes, there would be no doubt Of
that" he returned, shuddering at the
sound Of the cruel waters.
But haven't you often said you
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-08-21
Letter to L. d. HaZen.
st. JohnsburY, Vt.

Dear Sir: You know and see and talk
with everybody in and about your town
we want you to know Devoe lead and
zinc, that lasts twice as long as the old
fashioned painters paint dead and oil
and costs no more.
What would you expect of paint sold
under this guarantee?
"It you have any fault to find with this
paint, either now in the painting or after
ward in the wear, tell your dealer about
it.
"We authorize him to do what is right
at our expense"
If we could make you a better paint we
should like to do it-there's nothing too
good for a postmaster. Wecant it's the
best yet known. And we've had 145
years apprenticeship,
Yours truly,
80 F. W. DEvoE & Co.
P. S. Flint Bros. sell our paint in
YOUR section,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-08-21
Harvard College-Phillips Brooks.

A St. Johnsbury girl visiting Boston,
writes friend here:
Yesterday was Cambridge day, and so
far the pleasantest of all, to one. We
went directly to Harvard Square; then
through numerous college buildings, the
law school, gymnasium, Fogg Art Muse
UNI, and Agassiz Museum and in to the
Phillips Brooks house.
This latter building was the most i'm,
pressive, and is a fit memorial of that
great, good man. 1t was given by sub
scription Of his friends for the social and
religious work of Harvard. In it are art
parlors, reading rooms for Y. M. c. A.
work, etc. The building is colonial in
style and in the wide, long hall is large
bust of Bishop Brooks. On one side a
brass plate gives brief resume of his
lite, and on a corresponding opposite
plate is written these words:
A preacher of righteousness and
hope majestic in STATURE impetu-
Gus in ute ance; rejoicing in truth:
unhampered by bonds of church or
station, he brought by his life and
doctrines, fresh faith to people,
fresh meaning to ancient creeds
| To this university he gave constant
love, large service,
High example.
l thought this beautiful and know that
you will agree with me.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-08-21
One Experience Enough.

A Wyoming paper tells of recent ex.
perience which belel DR.. Geo. A. Gates,
who is well-known here, and two COM
panions during mountain trip. One of
the doctors friends was struck by light
ming and lay helpless for some time, but,
strange to say, recovered within a COM
paratively short time. The mountain in
question, "Gray's," is the highest, by a
few feet, of all the Rockies. The climb is
long and hard; and DR.. Gates writes
that one experience like that above-men.
toned, is quite enough.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-08-21
Bankruptcy Notice.

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
STATES, FOR THE DISTRICT OF VERMONT
In the matter of
James B. Knowles, In Bankruptcy.
Bankrupt,
To the creditors of James B. Knowles of
St Johns bury. in the county of Caledonia and
district aforesaid, a bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that on the 9th
day of August. A. d, 1901. the said James B
Knowles was duly adJudicated bankrupt;
and that the first meeting of his creditors
will be held at my office in st. Johnsbury,
in said district. on the 31st day of August,
A. D. 1901, at o'clock in the fore
noon. at which time the said credi-
tors may attend, prove their claims, appoint
a trustee, examine the bankrupt, and trans
act such other business as may properly come
before said meeting.
MARSHALL MONTGOMERY,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
st. Johnsbury, VT, August II, COL.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-08-21
Important Case Settled.

The case of o. V. Hooker & Son VS..
A. H. McMeod and others, which has
been pending in the courts for about ten
years, has at last been settled by the
parties. The cause of the litigation was
disputed water rights upon which the
Hooker machine shop and the Mcleod
mill were dependent for power. There
have been several hearings in the cas-,
and large amount of money has beer
expended during its tendency.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-08-21
GraEed In the Fog.

1t Is not usual for a ship on the high
seas to elect to cast anchor on the deck
of passing steamer, but that is what
a four masted schooner did once in the
Atlantic. The two vessels grazed in
the fog, and the "catted" port anchor
of the schooner caught in the steamers
deck "by a fuke," 1t fastened to an
engineers stateroom in such a manner
as to bar his exit; but, fortunately, the
chain parted just as the room was be-
ing ripped into fragments. The schoon-
er followed the steamer to its destina-
ton to recover her anchor
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-08-21
Cleaning the Clock.

A farmer has an ambitious son, 70
years old, who, being left alone for a
few hours the other day, tried to clean
the clock. He easily got the clock to
pieces, but his difficulty lay in putting
them together again after cleaning.
AT this task he was only partly sue
cessful, and upon his fathers return
home he eagerly exclaimed:
Father, I've cleaned the clock and
got enough works left over to make an
other onew-Exchange
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-08-21

An instance Of the way in which the
acting of play grows may be taken
from Ellen Terry's playing in mime.
Sans-Gene." In the play in question
the washerwoman duchess is having a
lesson from a professor Of dancing.
The business of the play requires her
to be awkward in her attempts at dane
ing, and the actress is awkward, de-
lightfully awkward. She has put on a
long riding habit in order to become
accustomed to manipulate her court
train in the dance and is so much trou-
bled with it that finally she tucks it
over her arm while she Is learning to
take the steps. The train keeps Slip
ping Off her arm and has to be perpetu-
ally replaced, aA1 the episode is a cause
OF much boisterous amusement.
One night in a great English manu-
featuring city she was playing the part
with even more than her usual verve,
She was lost in the assumed character
SO thoroughly that it was real to her,
and the exwasherwoman, with her
mind harassed and worried by the try
ing conditions of her artificial court
life, instinctively returned to the habits
OF her youth. In a moment of abstrac-
tlon, finding the fat coil of stuff across
her arm, she instinctively began to
wiring it out. The response of the audi
ence was electrical. Every woman
and man-who had ever seen a wash
tub recognized the sincerity of the &C.
tlon' This moment of creative instinct
was recorded in the actress mind and
has been repeated ever since.-Cosmo.
politan.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-08-21
Bankruptcy Notice.
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI
STATES FOR THE DISTRICT OF VERMONT

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
STATES FOR THE DISTRICT OF VERMONT.
!" the H PaS;si S d Wiley In Bankruptcy
To the creditors OF Henry S. Wiley of
Danville, in the county of Caledonia, and
district aforesaid, bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day
of August, A. d. 1901, the said Henry S
Wiley was duly adudicated bankrupt;
and that the first meeting of his creditors
said district, on the 3ist day of August,
A. D. 1901, at O'Clock in the forenoon
at which time the said creditors may attend
prove their claims, appoint trustee. exam
inc the bankrupt, and transact such other
business as may properly come before said
meeting.
MARSHALL MONTGOMERY
Referee in Bankruptcy.
st. Johnsbury, VT, August 20, 1901.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-08-21
Had Troubles of His own,

"Sir," began young Timkins as he
entered the presence of the dear girls
father, II want to marry your daugh-
ter'-
"Oh, don't bother me with your trou-
bles" interrupted the old gentleman.
"She told me some time ago that she
intended to marry you, so you'll have
to settle 1t between yourselves."- Ex-
change.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-08-21

would die for meT' she asked, plqueu
at his GOODNESS.
''No, my DEAR" replied her practical
lover. "If you'll remember, I've al
ways told you that 1 had an undying
love for youp'-Smart Set.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-08-21
LYNDONYILLR.

Camp meeting is in progress here now
and will continue through the week, with
the usual interest in the daily services,
Have you money to invest? See ORE.
ferred stock advertisement on page 1.
A party of seven from this place Are
going to Buffalo next Tuesday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-08-21
LYNDON CENTER.

There was reunion OF the Jenkins
family at the Free Baptist church last
Tuesday, with 90 present.
There will be no service at the Free
Baptist church next Sunday.
The Institute opens for the fall term
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-08-21
PASSU7PSIL,

Remember the Sunday School picnic at
Lakeside Park, Thursday of this week.
The Passumpsic band is invited to be
present and it is hoped they may be able
to go. If weather is unfavorable Thurs
day the picnic will be held Friday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-08-21

In brick6eld near Feodosia, on the
coast of the Crimea, vessel containing
about thousand ancient Greek copper
coins, of various sizes, has lately been
dug up.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-08-21
PEACHA1,

Rev. ]. K. Williams, Mr.. Charles Will
liams and Miss Susan Williams were in
Charlotte last week to attend family
reunion.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-08-21

Whereas in England only one farmer
in twenty-five owns his farm, in Norway
100000 out OF 100000 own their farms
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-08-21
RECENT DEATHS.

William Owens died last week Tuesda,
evening, at the st. Johnsbury Hospital
as a result of Bright's disease. Mr.
Owens was in his 44th year. and was
unmarried. He had been employed al
the Summervile meat market for The
past four years, with E. J. Hovey, Mr.
Paddleford and J. n. Chandler, successive
", and was a familiar figure on ou1
streets. His remains were inferred at st.
Johnsbury Center.
BaIcheIder.
The funeral OF Arthur Batchelder, who
died in Boston Friday, was held at st.
Andrews church Monday afternoon.
He was the son of the late A. J. Batchel-
der, whose family moved from here about
nine years ago, and who was himself
buried here four years ago; and grand
son OF Mrs. M. W. Batchelder a long
time resident. This young man was
about % years of age and had been i'll
with the grip since last March, it ter
minating in consumption. He was
much esteemed young man and especial
" kind and helpful in his home. The
body was accompanied here by his
mother and sister.
Carroll.
Mrs. Charles T. Carroll died at White
River Junction Friday afternoon at the
age of % years. She had been a great
sufferer from consumption for several
months She was born at Hanover and
had made that her home until within FIVE
years, when she went to White River
Junction where she has lived since with
the exception of several visits to st.
Johnsbury. She leaves husband and
one small child, father, Edward Gum,
of Brattleboro, two sisters and two
brothers, John A. Gum and Mrs. A.
Trachier of this place; Eddie Gum and
Mrs. Will St. Johns of White River
Junction.
Mccormick.
William Mccormick, who for many
years hasrun as baggage master between
St. Johnsbury and Springfield, died very
suddenly at the Avenue House, in this
village, last Saturday morning, the cause
of his death being valvular disease of the
heart. Mr.. Mccormick was 81 years of
age; his home was at Springfield, where
are the wife and two children who sur
vive him. He entered the employ of the
road over 80 years ago, and had beeu
with it since, serving under the old Conn
ecticut River management until the Bos-
ton and Maine assumed control. He
was especially well known among rail-
road men. He was born in Brattleboro,
Vt, and attended the public schools of
that town, going to Springfield over 80
years ago. He at once entered the en-
ploy OF the railroad as baggageman:
IS yrs later was made baggagemastr
He was a Knight Templar, and the fun
eral was under auspiecds Of that fraturn-
ity at Springfield whittier the remains
were taken Saturday night.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-08-21
EAST BARNET.

There will be a social at George
Nelson's Friday evening, Aug. 20. Ice
cream and cake will be served. All Are
cordially invited.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-08-21
GREENSBORO.

The ladies have made arrangements
for a musical entertainment at the Con
gregational church Thursday evening of
this week. The following well kno wn
vocalists will take part in the concert.
Mrs. Clara Whitney Kinney of Boston
Miss Maria Barker of Lowell, Mass.
Mrs. E. c. Kinney Of Newport, Miss
Mary Paddock of Craftsbury with the
local talent, and Prof. Sam Currier, the
impersonator will also assist.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-08-21

Mrs. Martha Winch and daughter
Doris, with Miss Beatrice Brook, all OF
Boston, are visiting their parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Brook.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-08-21

The German army includes more than
10000 musicians.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-08-21

l thought this beautiful and know thai
you will agree with me.