St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-05-29
WEST CONCORD.
Death of MIR. Hinmau,

Deatn OF Mf. Hlnman.
k. 5. Human, one of the oldest citizens
IN town, passed away at his home in
this village Sunday morning at the adj
vanced age of 80 years. He had been
great sufferer for many months with
gangrene in his foot. He leaves a de-
voted vile, besides one son, Charles, of
Boston, and two daughters, Mrs. George
Wellman of Boston and Mrs. Jennie
Weld, in the home, who has cared for
her father in his long illness, besides
many relatives and friends. Mr.. Hin
man in early life was engaged in lumber
ing and was very active business man.
He was one of the oldest residents in
town and was able to get out a good
deal until his last illness. He will be
missed by many. Funeral services were
held in the home Tuesday.
Returned from Philippines.
In the summer of 1899 three young
men Of this village, Robert Oliver Loren
E. Smith and Bet Mackey enlisted in
Co. D, 26 U. S. Volunteers and went
to the Philippines. Mr.. Oliver was pro-
NOTED to corporal, mustered out in the
Philippines, applied for, ard it is ex-
pected that he secured position on the
mounted police force in Luzon. Smith
and Mackey came home with the regi-
ment, were mustered out in San Fran
cisco, and reached home last week,
bringing with them several very interest.
ing relics and curiosities which they
picked up during their sojourn in Urcle's
Sans new possessions. Mr.. Oliver also
sent home to his brother, William H.
Oliver, many relics, including one bolo
which he took from the body OF a dead
Filipino in their first battle, also four
daggers, several brass tipped bullets,
two miniature cane drinking mugs,
images OF different designs, probably of
Spanish or Malay make These were all
IN trunk taken from the enemy at
Sara when that place was captured.
While the boys do not regret that they
went they would not be very anxious to
go again and say they think it will be
quite while before they enlist again.
Rev. P. N. Granger gave very inter
esting discourse Sunday morning, before
the G, A. K , w. X. c., Sons of Veterans
and Others who filled the Methodist
church. The text was Isaiah 60:22.
Charles Human of Boston was in
town to attend the funeral OF his father.
Mrs. c. E. Wadeigh has gone to
Lowell, where she will spend some time
visiting her sister, Mrs. Hunter
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Mcdonald of
East Burke spent Sunday with Mrs.
McDonald's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. O. B.
Cutting.
Memorial exercises will be given in the
schools this afternoon, to which all are
invited.
Mr.. and Mrs. DIN Adams spent Sun
day in town, the guests of Mr.. and Mrs
D. A. Pike.
The Farmers Mutual Creamery COM
pany paid its patrons 10 cents per
pound for April butter.
The children are requested to bring
flowers to G. A. r. hall at ten a. m.
Thursday. At 100 the 6. A. R., school
children and others, will form in line in
front of G. A. X. hall. march to the Gene
terry to decorate the soldiers graves
then return to the Town Hall and listen
to an address by Hon. Alexander Dun
nett of St. Johnsbury.
Miss Blanche Walbridge Of Littleton
spent Sunday with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. H. Walbridge.
Ned Ripley of St. Johnsbury spent a
part of last week with his mother, Mrs.
Rhoda Ripley.
The Ladies Benevolent society gave
an ice cream and cake supper last Wed.
nesday evening. There was a large at
tendance and pleasant social enjoyed.
DIR Bulbs Cough Syrup conquers
Group at once, cures the child, and thus
saves many a life. Mothers need not
fear that dreadful disease, if they have
this reliable remedy at hand. 1t is sold
by all druggists for 25 cents.