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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-12-11
Sousa's Band in England.

1t was considerable of surprise to the
musical wiseacres OF Great Britain to
discover that an American musician
could teach them something new, but
there was no doubt in their minds after
the performance of Sousas Band in Lon.
don that revelation of the possibilities
OF the military band had been accorded
them. The general and generous praise
that followed the surprise was a great
tribute to the American conductor and
composer. Sousa's success in Great Brit.
ain has never been equalled by any other
foreign conductor; his band has been ac.
corded popularity and financial and
artistic success such as no band has ever
before known. Music hall performers
are giving limitations OF the March
King at every hall in London, and the
American musician is clearly the man OF
the hour in musical circles. Sousa has
returned to London for a second series
OF concerts, so general has been the de.
sire to hear him again. The band re-
turns to America in time for their Christ
mas dinner, and in the forepart of Tanu
airy will begin the regular winter tour
IN the course OF which they will appeal
at Howe Opera House on Thursday eve
ming, Ian. 10th.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-12-11
Two Openings.

The Brooks Tyler Dry Goods Co.'S big
store was we'll filled with Christmas
shoppers and lockers, Saturday, which
was the opening day of the holiday
trade. The south window is arranged
with a striking Christmas scene 1t
represents a house top with a full sized
Santa Claus preparing to descend the
chimney. That he is an up-to-date
gentleman is proven by an automobile
loaded with presents, instead of the time
honored sleigh with reindeers. In the
other window is a fine display OF china,
pictures, etc.
The first floor OF the store Was gaiIy
decorated with evergreen and artistic
displays of haudkerchiefs and other
goods. The stairway leading to the sec
ond floor is completely inclosed in a
bower of evergreen and is one OF tie.
most charming bits of decorative work
ever seen in st. Johnsbury. To mention
in detail even part of the articles suit
able for the season would be almost an
impossibility, but we may say that the
assortment in all departments is so COM
plete and the arrangement of everything
is so artistic that it is an ideal field for
Christmas buyers.
E. L. Hunt & Cos. opening occurred
Monday and at that store will be found
almost endless lists OF articles especially
for the holidays. The counters, tables
and show cases are loaded with a splen-
didly selected assortment of games, toys,
mirrors, silver novelties, leather articles,
dolls and other articles. too numerous to
mention. A visit to this store gives one
an impression that after all a little
money will 60 long way toward sup.
plying Christmas wants and that is a
problem almost everyone has to contend
with at this season of the year. In one
of the windows Mr.. Hunt has a very
clever and attractive display. 1t con-
sists OF a revolving tower which is pro-
PEELED by one of D. c. Homer miniature
engines. The tower is loaded with dolls
and the remainder OF the window is de-
voted to toys of various kinds.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-12-11
Appointed to State Boards.

Gov. Stickney has re-appointed c. c.
Bingham on the State Board of Phar-
macy, his term expiring Nov. 80, 1906.
Mr.. Bingham has been a valuable mem.
Der of this board and has earned his re.
appointment. The Governor has also
appointed Mrs. Martha Tyler Buckham
of Burlington, formerly of st. Johnsbury,
a member of the board of library com
missioners for the term of FIVE years.
Mrs. Buckham is splendidly qualified for
membership on this board which is doing
so much to provide libraries for the
smaller towns in the state.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-12-11
Passumpsic Congregational Club.

The annual meeting of this organiza,
ton will be held at the chapel of the
North church on Forefathers' day, Fri.
day, Dec. 20. An informal reception will
be held from to 5, followed by the cleo
ton of officers. A banquet will be served
at 6 O'Clock, and in place of the usual
post prandial exercises there will be re-
marks by Rev. Archibald F. McGregor OF
Newport. The address OF the evening
will be given by Rev. Daniel Evans, pas
tor of the North Avenue church OF North
Cambridge, Mass, and the theme will be
The Periecting OF Puritanism." Mr..
Evans is forceiul speaker and will bring
a valuable contribution to the day S
program.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-12-11
The Profits i'm Oil.

The question presented to the mind of
every cautious investor is What return
may expect from California Oil Stock !?
Fortunately the problem is not new.
The experience OF the world presents an
answer which will prove a safe guide.
The recent development in California is
simply marvellous to the uninitiated. and
the profits are so immeasurably greater
than any other form Of investment, that
people are almost inclined to disbelieye
its real existence. There are probably a
dozen men in Kern County, Cal, who
have made 81 100000 each during the
past year. While these men were making
their millions, thousands of others have
been making investments profitable only
in less degree.
The Stocks of Oil Companies rapidly
advance in value. Many of them origi
nally selling at few cents per share. are
now worth hundreds of dollars Der
share, aud paving dividends from loo
per cent to 1000 per cent on the first
price of the stock. One company with
only 500, 900 capitalization paid $40.
900 in dividends in 1900.
A recent dividend OF Garfield and Chan.
selor Oil Co., was $4,000 per share, the
par value being 81 90 and the stock sold
originally at 25 cents per share.
careful computation of the returns OF
California Oil Investments show that the
average profit has actually been about
| $1,000 for every dollar invested.
ii. Sparhawk &, Co. are Offering
Stocks at from 25 cents to rs cents per
share in oil companies which have been
thoroughly investigated and found to
worthy of confidence, they having proven
OIL lands, large producing wells and
honest and able management-the three
essentials for success. A little spare
money invested in these Stocks NOW
will undoubtedly be a source of great
comfort in the near future, as the returns
on SMALL sum at only 8 per cent does
not allow of many uxuries to those who
are dependent on this income for their
daily support. To those so situated
this opportunity means business.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-12-11
Hallett, and the charge will be that the
money was secured under ialse pretences.

Hallett, and the charge Will De LuaL Lue
money was secured under false pretences.
Capt. ]. E. Eldredge of Randolph has
received from National COMMANDMENTS
Chief Torrance an appointment as assist
ant inspectot-general. His territory is
Vermont and the duties consist of in
specting department headquarters and
the Soldiers home.
Rev. Mr.. Bartlett, a retired clergyman
from Lowell has bought the Deerheld
Valley Times at Wilmington, the editor,
w. L. Packard, having secured an inter
est in a paper in western Tennessee, to
which place be will soon remove.
Frank Nealon of Stephentown. brake
man on the Chatham and Lebanon Val
lev division OF the Rutland railroad, was
killed Wednesday. He had only been in
the employ Of the road two days. He
was struck on the head while passing
through the bridge at West Lebanon and
died soon after,
N F. Cabot, for % years treasurer of
the Vermont Savings Bank at Brattle-
boro, will resign that position at the
close of this year. He retires because of
old age He is nearly 81. Under his
guidance the bank has grown from one
ofS1 200 600 deposits to So 493, $3.50
of assets shown BY this Years statement,
becoming the seconi largest in the state.
1t is expected that the will be succeeded
by the assistant treasurer, c. H. Pratt,
who has been in the employ OF the bank
about 80 years.
F. w Pierce, president of Chester Saw
iDgs Bank, was in the railroad wreck at
Seneca, Mich, Nov 81, in which about
10 lives were lost. He was eating in the
dining car when the collision came and
was thrown violently against the table,
but was uninjured as be assisted several
to escape from the wreck.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-12-11
Presentation of Account.

PAIRlCh CUNNING HAMS ESTATE.
STATE OF VERMONT, Caledonia District, IS.
In Probate court, held at the probate Office
IN St Johnsbury. in said district, on the 9Th
day of December, A. D. 1901.
Peter Wesson, Executor of the last will
and testament of Patrick Cunningham, late
OF Danvile, in said district, deceased, pre-
sents his administration account for ex-
animal ton and allowance and makes appli-
cationfor decree of distribution and partition
of the estate of said deceased.
Whereupon, it is ordered by said court,
that said account and said application be re-
ferred to a session thereof, to be held at the
probate Office in said St. Johnsbury. on the
9th day of December, A. D. 100 I for hearing
and decision thereon and it is further
ordered that notice hereof be given to ali
persons interested, by publication of the
same three weeks successfully ia the
Saledonian, a newspaper published at
ST. Johnsbury, previous to said time
appointed for hearing, that they may ap-
pear at said time and place, and show
cause, if any they may have, why said &C.
count should not be allowed and such decree
made.
BY the Court, Attest,
WALTER P. SMITH, Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-12-11
A Generous Expression of Good Will

Last Thursday evening % Of the bridge
boys Of the Passumpsic division Of the
Boston and Maine and the St Johns
bury and Lake Champlain railroad
gathered at this place and went in a body
to the residence OF E. c. Spaulding, su-
pervisor of bridges and buildings on these
lines, and gave him genuine surprise
party. The main object Of the visit was
to present Mr.. Spaulding with a vaIua-
bic fur coat and cap, which was done in
happy manner by A. P Hawley Of
Passumpsic. Mr.. Spauldirg responded
and heartily thanked the donors for their
splendid gifts. The boys came from all
directions to participate in the event.
The Passumpsic division was represented
by members of Mr.. Spaulding's force
from Newport, Lyndonville, North Thet-
ford and White River Junction, and the
Lake road boys came from Greensboro.
East Fairfield and Swanton. The pres
entations and the large numbers who
came from a distance to participate in
the event, is ample evidence of the es.
TEEN in which the genial supervisor is
held by the men in his department. Mr..
Spaulding is naturally much pleased
with the presents, not only because of
their value but more because of the ex-
preston OF good will on the part of those
with whom be works. This is not the
first time that this good will has found
like expression for Mr.. Spaulding carries
valuable gold watch which was pre-
sentt d to him by the men in his depart
ment several years ago.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-12-11
Commissioners Notice.
JOSEPH MORSE'S ESTATE.

The subscribers, having been appointed by
the Honorable Probate Court for the district
of Caledonia, commissioners to receive, ex.
anime and adjust all claims and demands ofall
persons against the estate OF Joseph Morse,
late of Danville, in said district. deceas.
ed, and the term of six months from
the 25th day ofNovember 9O1 being allowed
by said Court to the creditors of said deceased
to exhibit and prove their respective claims
before US: Give notice that we will attend
ing house of Chas. D. Brainerd in Danville,
in said district, on the 2Sth day
of December and the oath day of May
next, at one O'Clock in the afternoon, on
each OF said days.
CHAs. d. BRAINERD,
S. D MORSE.
Commissioners.
Danvile, Nov. 25, A D. 1901
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-12-11

At a meeting the other day Of the Ma
tional Woman's Christian Temperance
Union at Fort Worth, Mrs. Morrow, OF
West Virginia, made the interesting
statement that more than one thousand
cities and towns in the United States
have adopted curfew laws, Indianapolis
being the largest. She added that juven-
lie crime is on the increase in this coun-
try, two hundred thousand children being
arrested every year.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-12-11
At the Academy.

At the meeting of the Young Ladies
Alliance Thursday evening these officers
were elected for next term;
President, Miss Marie Barnes.
Secretary, Miss katherine Lewis.
Treasurer, Miss Mabel L. Spencer.
Advisory officers, Miss Hazeltine and
Miss Stuart.
Miss Hazeltine returned from her
Thanksgiving vacation and resumed her
classes Friday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-12-11
State News.
Brattlebors Ministers Active.

The Protestant ministers OF BrattIe.
boro met recently and divided the com
munitv into districts, to each Of which
some minister was assigned, to make a
canvass OF his district and endeavor to
bring every family into connection with
some church. 1t is thought that there
are families in town overlooked by all
the churches, and that new corners are
sometimes in the community several
months before they are welcomed to any
church. To ascertain present conditions
thorough canvass of the whole town
is to be made and the names of all people
not connected with any church will be
handed to the minister of the church for
which preference is expressed. 1t is de-
signed to make the districting arrange
ment permanent, each clergyman to re.
tain continual oversight of his district,
watch changes in its population, call
promptly on new families and report
their names to the churches they wish to
attend.
AT Fort Ethan Allen.
squadron OF the 18th cavalry con-
slsting of Troops E, F, G and H, which
has been stationed at Fort Ethan Allen
LOT several months left Wednesday for
New York where they embarked for the
Philippines. The fort is now garrisoned
by the 23rd Infantry which arrived at
New York last week on the transport
Butord from the Philippines. The
twenty'third Regiment comes back after
three years in the Philippines, where it
engaged IN some nifty or sixty fights on
almost every island of the archipelago
which has been penetrated by United
States troops. Besides that it has the
distinguished honor of being the only
regiment of United States regulars that
has ever made the circuit OF the globe
and the only regiment in existence at this
time that mas that honor, the volunteer
regiments Which performed the same feat
having been mustered out long ago.
Mrs Haileu Wants Her Money.
Rumors have been af1oat at Vergennes
tor several days that Frances Pearson
Hallett OF Concord, Mass, who was re-
ported as engaged to D. H. Lewis, the
detaultlng cashier of the Farmers Ma.
tional Bank, had brought suit against
the receiver OF the bank tor recovery of
$50, ooo furnished Mr.. Lewis for paw.
ment to the bank. F. L. Fish. the re-.
ceiver, says that no process has been
served on MIN but he has reason to ex.
Pect lhat such suit will be brought
SUN Nuhior says that H. H. Powers of
No'''SViiIe will be the attorney tor Mrs.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-12-11
CHURCH SALES.
The Epworth League Carnival and
sale.


sale.
The most extensive and elaborate o.
the Christmas sales was that held under
the auspices of the Epworth League Of
Grace Methodist church at the Armory,
Thursday Friday and Saturday alter
Moons and evenings. The room
was gaily decorated for the occa-
sion and the booths, from which
all sorts OF articles were sold, were
nicely constructed and decorated and
added much to the gala appearance of
the hall. The Afternoons and early part
of the evenings were devoted to the sale
and at SO each evening the stage per-
Torrance began. This feature OF the sale
was arranged under the direction OF Carl
II Turner and as a series OF purely local
talent exhibitions they deserve high
praise, tor there was nothing presented
during the three evenings but what re-
fected credit on the management as well
as those taking part. 1t would be i'm
practicable to mention each act separate
", but one feature of the entertainments
work of the young people. In this list
was delegation of boys from the Y. NJ.
c. A. Junior class in drill and acrobatic
sDecialties, under the direction of Stc'y
c. S. McGown. The boys were dressed
in farmer costumes and their exhibition
proved one OF the best things Of the car
nival. Another pleasing feature was
Mrs. E. n. Randall and company OF nine
chil1ren presenting a oramatization of
one scene from the Birds Christmas
Carol" especially arranged by Mrs. Ran.
dali. In this production the children
showed excellent ability and careful
training Others among the young peo-
pie who made real hits" were Master
Walter Carr, the young violinist, whose
work is familiar to most of those who |
were present; Misses Marion Smythe |
and Elsie Sargent in combination new
to a ST. Iohnsbury audience and their !
dainty singing specialtes were so pleas
ing TO the audience that they were given
hearty encores at each appearance.
Other features of the coverings were Frank
French, in songs and monologues
Iohn H. Moore and William Gill in a
pleasing musical act; the popular In
1erlal quartette; Clarence F. Reach in
Yankee dialect Rotations; Miss Sarah
Wright in character impersonations;
Mrs Ethel Stiles, contralto soloist; the
ladies' Colored Military Band, an excel
ent burlesque Aunt Abbie by c. H.
Turner & Co., and other pleasing spec
alties.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-12-11
Nystic Star Officers.

At the annual meeting of Mystic Star
Chapter, No. %, O. E. S., which occurred
at Masonic Hall Dec. 9, the following
officers were elected for the ensuing year
W. NJ Mrs. Carrie F. Gage.
". F., William Wetherbee.
Asst Matron, Mrs. Elzada Spaulding.
Treas, Miss Rosie B. Weeks.
Sec, Mrs. Christina Borland.
Con, Miss Ella Williamson.
Asst. Con-, Mrs. Fife M. Patrick.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-12-11

The committee appointed at the last
general con erence of the Methodist Epis-
copal church TO revise the hymnal now in
use in the church, has begun its labors.
The committees task is to select 400 Of
the 1200 hymns now in use, to be pre-
served in the new hymual, and to choose
200 additional new hymns, making
new bvmnal OF 600 hymns.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-12-11

Hampshire State College, 51-O; Boston
College, $50; Trinity, % Williams 60;
Bowdoin, $50; TUFTS, 22-0; Wesleyan,
% II; U. V. M. 22O; Harvard Il 81;
Brown, % 0; St. Pauls School, 240.
The total is 301 At. The average
weight of the regular men is about I'll
pounds,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-12-11

The South church vestry was a center
OF attraction Thursday afternoon and
evening, the date of their annual holiday
sale. The candy aud flower tables pre-.
sented their usual attractive appearance;
In the fancy work booth in the center of
the room, were found many useful and
dainty articles which found ready sale
for Christmas gifts. The apron table,
always well patronized, had many Gus
TONERS. In the dining room was found
the food table, and those who did not
visit it early found but small variety
OF food but very good natured COM
pany OF ladies in charge, the result Of
large sales. Ice cream and cake were
served throughout the afternoon and
evening. and supper at O'Clock.
At the North Church.
The annual Christmas sale of the Wo-
mans Association was held at the chapel
Friday evening and large number were
there. The eight or more tables were
loaded with purchasabIe articles that
found ready buyers and the net receipts
OF the sale were $3.50, which is a very
gratifying result Of one Of the most
successful sales ever held at this church.
Besides the articles usually sold on such
occasions there were two Jack Horner
pes" that furnished amusement for
young and old. Light refreshments were
served during the evening and many use
Jul and beautiful articles were purchased
for the home or for Christmas gifts
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-12-11
RECENT DEATHS.
Trudel.

Mrs. Joseph TrudeI, a former resident
of this place, died at the home Of her son,
Albert. in Concord, \. H., Friday. Death
was the result of an attack of the grip
which she suffered about year ago, and
from which she never fully recovered.
She was 10 years OF age. Mrs. Trudel
was a resident OF ST. Johnsbury for many
years until about nine years ago when
they moved to Concord. Her family
which consists of tour daughters and
two sons grew up here. One of her
daughters is Mrs. Louis Demars of this
place and another is Mrs. Omer Robillard
of West Concord. The remains were
brought here for burial and the funeral
was held at Notre Dame church Monday
morning.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-12-11
Lord.

Henry c. Lord died at Brightlook
Hospital on the morning of Dec. 8, after
a long illness. Mr.. Lord had resided for
several years past at Lvndonvile and
leaves two sons, both residents of Bos-
ton. About two months ago be came to
St. John, bury and his health steadily
failed. The remains were taken to Bos-
ton last Wednesday and the interment
was at Auburndale. Mr.. Lord had
travelled extensively in this country,
and Europe, was a most genial and COM
panionabe gentleman, and was always
welcomed at any social junction or in
the home.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-12-11
Dodge.

James 0. Dodge, tor several years a
resident Of this village died at the home
of his son near South Wbeeock, Thurs
day, and the BODY was brought here tor
interment. Mr.. Dodge was born in Eden
SO years ago and was painter by trade.
He enlisted in the 18th Vermont regiment
from Hyde Park and served three and
one halt years.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-05

OF the CHEF justice and the measured re-
sponsc Of the president taking the oath TO
maintain inviolate the constitution and
laws Of the United States. He spoke in a
strong voice, easily heard by those near
the front OF the stand. There was no
demonstration as he concluded the oath.
Now he turned again to the people and ad-
vancing to the rail OF the pavilion. began
his inaugural address lie spoke in rather
low tones at first, gradually growing more
distinct until he was heard by all those
on the stands and most Of those in front
ranks OF the crowds. He kept his hat on
while he spoke.
As the president spoke, the pent up clouds
gave out their full force and the pelting
rain came down in sheets, throwing a
watery veil over the dripping multitude.
Under his pavilion the president was woli
protected and there was no faltering in the
address as the downpour continued
1t was Just 1 o'clock when the official
party came through the main doorway OF
the capitol All eyes we're strained toward
the distin guished groups as they appeared.
Usually the president comes among the
first, but today there was an entire change
and instead OF having the president wait
until all the officials were in place, the
presidential party did not appear until all
the invited guests had assembled and every
thing was in readiness to administer the
oath.
BY this time the hail had turned into a
steady drizzle OF rain.