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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-11-20
Little Child Burned 10 Death.

Rex Donald, the three-yea son of
Mr.. and Mrs Harry Sllloway, was burn
ed to death at Crattsbury Thursday. AS
near as can be learned the children were
left in bed and Mrs. Silloway alter max
ing fire went out to the barn to do
some chores. The little boy got up and
amused himself by putting paper in the
front OF the stove. In some way his
night dress caught fire and before assist.
ance arrived he was burned in such a
horrible manner that he died at about
six O'Clock in the evening. Mrs. Siloway
was the eldest daughter of Chester Hol-
brook, who now lives in Centerville, near
Hyde Park.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-11-20

When Adelina Patti visited Madri(
one time in company with her husband
Signor Nicolini, who thought himself 6
tenor singer, there was an effort to en-
gage the noted artist for an especial
occasion. The opera director asked:
How much will you charge us if you
and your honored husband appear on
this occasion for one nightW
'Ten thousand francs, sir"
"And how much if you come without
the signor, madameW
"Ten thousand francs"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-11-20

husband and three children who have the
sympathy of many friends in their be,
reavement.
The Village Improvement Society will
give an entertainment in Music Hall on
the evening of Nov. 25. A physical culture
class will be directed by Mr.. Darling, an
exhibit of fencing by DR.. Staples and
pupils and there will be ball game and
awarding of prizes in same. Boxing,
music aud dancing will be enjoyed.
Thirty gallery seats will be reserved at
so cents each; all other seats Is cents.
Admission to floor for dancing to those
not members of class, so cents per cou-
ple.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-11-20

The Druses sometimes divorce their
wives for apparently the most trivial
causes. Thus a man named Soleiman
Alfalfa had a wife, Isbakyeh. The wo-
man frequently worked for us, and on
several occasions had to complain
that she talked too much and worked
too little. At length l was obliged to
tell Soleiman that owing to his wife's
laziness l could employ her no longer.
Shortly afterward | went to England.
On my return after couple of
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-11-20
WEST BARNET.

The schools closed Friday for two
weeks vacation. In the Roy district the
scholars having no absent marks were
Alex, Arthur, Neal, Leo, Esther, Lulu and
Warren Roy, and Wanna Lackie. In the
school at the Four Corners those having
no marks were Bertha Aiken, Matte Egg
gleston, Belle and Edgar Strobridge,
Claude and Francis Somers.
Charles Choate has been sick the past
week with grip.
Mamie Dunbar is recovering from a
severe attack of bronchitis.
Miss May Mclaughlin of Peacham
was the guest of Miss Mabel Dow, last
week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-11-20
BARNET.

The young people of Barnet Center
will give a drama in the vestry, Friday
evening, Nov. 20, entitled my Wife's
Relations" together with farce, Beau
tiful Forever" Refreshments will be
served.
The friends of the parties will be in.
terested to learn of the happiness that
came into two homes last week. A son
was born to Mr.. and Mrs. John Aitken
of Chicago and the same day daughter
was born to Mr. and Mrs. George Kas-
per. Both Ladies' are remembered as
former Barnet girls Jessie and Daisy
Underwood) and these two sisters were
married on Dec. 5, 1900, at the home oil
their mother.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-11-20

81 was troubled for several years with
chronic indigestion and nervous debil-
ity," writes F. ]. Green, of Lancaster, N.
H., mo remedy helped me until l began
using Electric Bitters, which did me more
good than all the medicines | ever used.
They have also kept my wife in excellent
health for years. She says Electric Bit
tiers are just splendid for female troubles
that they are grand tonic and invigor-
ator for weak. run down women. No
other medicine can take it's place in our
family" Try them. Only SOC. Salts.
faction guaranteed by Flint Bros.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-11-20
Application for License to Sell
Real Estate. VI
GEORGE ASseLINs ESTATE.

STATE OF VERMONT, Caledonia District, S.
In Probate Court, held at st. Johnsbury,
within and for said district, on the 10th day
of November, A. D. 1901.
Thomas Rickaby, administrator with
will annexed, upon the estate of George
Asselin, late of st. Johnsbury, in said
District deceased, makes application to
said Court for license to sell the whole of
the real estate of said deceased, consisting of
a dwelling house and lot, situate in the
Village of st. Johnsbury, in the town
of st. Johnsbury, County of Caledonia,
and State aforesaid representing to said
Court that it would be beneficial to the heirs
legatees. devsees, and all persons inter-
ested in the estate of said deceased to sell the
| whole of the real estate of said deceased as
| aforesaid and convert the same into money;
| and also brings Herewith into Court the con-
sent and appreciation in writing to the
| granting ofsuch license, of all the heirs, lega'
| tees and devisees to said estate residing in
| this state
Whereupon, it is ordered by said Court
| that said application come under considera
ton and be heard on the 7th day of December
A. D. 1901, at the Probate Office in st
Johnsbury; and it is further ordered, that al
persons interested be notified hereof, by pub
LEGATION of notice of this application ant
order thereon, three weeks successfully in tn
Caledonian a newspaper printed at 81
Johnsbury, before said time of hearing, tina
they may appear at said time and place, an
if they see cause, object thereto.
BY the Court.-Attest,
WALTER p, SMITH, Judge
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-11-20

II would cough nearly all night long,"
writes Mrs. Chas. Apologize, of Alex
andria, Ind, land could hardly get any
sleep. l had consumption so bad that if
! walked block l would cough fright.
fully and spit blood, but, when all other
medicines failed, three $500 bottles of
DR.. Kings New Discovery wholly cured
me and l gained So pounds" It's abso-
lutely guaranteed to cure Coughs,
Colds, La Grippe, Bronchitis and all
Throat and Lung Troubles. Price soc
and $1.00. Trial bottles free at Flint
Bros. drug store.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-11-20
WEST CONCORD,

NJ. M. IatrO mas returned from an eX-
tensive tour in the west.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. NJ. Tatro and Miss
Cleora, and Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Milti-
more and son Claude, and Hugh Milti-
more, are visiting at Eben Miltimore's at
Sweetsburg, P. Q.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary So.
cety will meet at the Methodist parson-
age Saturday afternoon, Nov. %, at 2
O'Clock, for the election of officers.
The rummage sale passed off nicely.
Fifty dollars was received, which will be
used for the purchase of new books for
the town library. The committee are
very grateful to those who contributed
to this sale and also those who assisted.
Andrew Morgan has built an addition
to his blacksmith shop, He is now well
equipped to do good business.
Walter L. Douglas has sold his wood
and timber on Page hill to his brother,
William E. Douglas.
c. F. Reavey is kept busy at his grist
mill these days, where he is doing a good
deal Of custom grinding for the farmers,
in this section.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Dodge of Methuen,
Mass, who have been spending several
months in this vicinity, started for their
home the first of this week, with team.
The entertainment, Living Pictures
of the Civil War;" which was given here
few weeks ago, will be repeated Satur.
day evening, at the town hall. 1t was a
first.class entertainment and should
have large attendance.
The many friends OF A. K. Qumby Of
st. Johnsbury were sorry to hear of his
accident last week Tuesday. All hope
tor his speedy recovery.
The degree team of Asisqua Camp o.
Modern Woodmen of America, instituted
a camp here last week Monday evening
This camp is No. 10207.
The news of the death of Herbert Cut
ting, who died at St. Johnsbury last
week Wednesday, came as shock to hi'
many friends in this place. He was The
eldest son of S,illman Cutting, now o
Waterford, but formerly a resident il
town. The friends IN this place extenc
their sympathy to the bereaved wife anC
parents.
The people of this place are invited tC
contribute money or any articles which
they may wish to the Brightlook Hospita
list. Johnsbury any time before Thanks
giving.
Mrs, Rhoda Ripley was called to Lyn
donvllle last week Wednesday by the i'll
ness Of her sons wife, Mrs. !. B. Ripley.
w. E. Ball, who has been i'll for Ions
time, is not gaining as his friends wish
The selectmen have appointed S. E
Grout first constable and collector il
place of 0. D. Cobleigh.
The West Concord House will be open
ed very soon by F. r. Joslin.
Rev. E. W. Pierce returned to Soutl
Paris, Maine, Saturday.
A piano has been placed in the Univers
alist vestry tor the use of the singint
school.
A free lecture will be delivered by Rev
S. Donaldson, at the Methodist church
Monday evening, on "Perils and Safe
guards of our Young People" Their
will be good music, it is a good lecture
and he is good speaker.
There will be big dinner and BIZ
shoot of turkeys and chickens, Thurs
day, Nov. 81, at David H. Morton's.
In the spelling match recently held il
the village schools, Annie Mann spelle
the school down, for which she receive
a ieweled case. She is a smart, brigh
girl and deserved the prize.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-11-20
Kindly Take Notice that Ely's Lii

NIHuTy EdNN INULINO IHdI IT LTQuIU
Cream Balm is Of great benefit to those
sufferers from nasal cute rrh who cannot
inhae freely through the nose, but must
treat themselves by spraying. Liquid
Cream Balm differs in form, but not me-
dicinally from the Cream Balm that
has stood for years at the head OF
remedies for catarrh. 1t may be used in
any nasal atomizer. The price, includ-
ing a spraying tube, is Is cts. Sold by
druggists and mailed by Ely Brothers,
Sc Warren street, New York.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-11-20
Never T6uched Him.

Shorts-The papers misstated some
details of that accident today.
Longs-How so?
Shorts-They stated that the tramp
who stole ride on a mud scow was
washed overheard. He wasn't. l saw
him when they pulled him out, and he
was just as dirty as when he left the
boat.-Harlem Life.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-11-20
FreChette
and MORN.
CaIdbeCk Building, R. R. St.
Bankruptcy Notice.

PETlTIO FOX DISCHARGE.
In the matter Of
Frank Baton, : In Bankruptcy.
Bankrupt.
To the Hon Hoyt H. Wheeler, Judge of the
District Court of the United States for
the District of Vermont.
Frank Eaton of st. Johnsbury, in the
County of Caledonia, and State OF Vermont,
in said District respectfully represents:
That on the 9th day of April, 1900.
he was duly adjudged bankrupt under
the Acts of Congress relating to bankrupt
cy that he has duly surrendered all his pro-
| perty, and rights of property. and has
| fully complied with all the requirements of
said Acts and OF the orders of the Court
| touching his bankruptcy;
| Wherefore he prays that he may be decreed
| by the court to have iull discharge from all
debts provable against his estate under said
| Bankrupt Acts, except such de BITS as are ex
cepted by law from such discharge.
Dated this 9th day OF June, A. D. 1901.
| Frank Eaton,
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
United States District Court for the Dis
In re Frak Eaton. Bankrupt, Dis
charge.
Notice is hereby given that Franz
ton, dated June 9th, 1901, praying TO
discharge from all his debts in bankruptcy
and that all creditors and other persons OF
ectng to such discharge may appear hetoi
me at my Office in St. Johnsbury, aior
said, on the End day of December, 100.
present their objections, il any. to such di
charge, with their proofs thereon.
MARSHALL MONTGOMERY,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
st. Johnsbury, Vt.
November 10th, 1901.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-11-20
Catherine de- Medici,

Catherine de- Medici of France was
q tall, dignified woman of striking per-
sonal appearance. Her manner was Of
ten cold and repulsive, her language
naughty. She was never popular or
well liked. Her features were regular,
and the chief merit of her countenance
was a full black eye that seemed to
fascinate those on whom she looked.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-11-20
Jungle Talk,

"Hello! Where are you going?" cried
the lion as the fleet footed stag dashed
by him.
ooh, I'm just travelling for my health -
painted the stag. "Why do you ask"
"My friend the tiger invited me to
participate in a stag dinner party to-
day, and l was wondering if you were
the Philadelphia Press.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-11-20

months absence l was surprised to
find that Soleiman had divorced Isbak.
yeh and had already married another
woman. On inquiring from him the
cause of this he replied, Your honor
told me that you would not employ my
wife again, so l thought l would get
rid of her and marry another woman
whom you would employ. BLACK
woods Magazine.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-11-20
DO Won suffer from Dandruffe

If so, cure has beer found that is ere
ating a sensation in medical circles. Roy
al Dandruff Cure is the name of the new
preparation, and besides being positive
cure for Dandruff, it stops the fall of hair
and promotes vigorous new growth.
We sell it at SO cts. per bottle, and will
refund themoneyit not satisfactory. J. A.
STANTON, druggist.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-11-20
Examination of Teachers.

There will be special examinations ofteach-
ers for Caledonia county at the following
places:
I.yndonville School house, Nov 20 and 81
st. Johnsbury, Summer street school, Nov.
% and %.
ardwick Academy building, Nov. IS
and 26.
Candidates should be pre- sent at the open
ing of the session and should provide them
selves with testimonials of good moral char
acter and experience in teaching.
w. II. TAYLOR,
Examiner of Teachers.
Hardwick, VT Nov II, 1901.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-11-20

Pliny the Great could see things in
front of his nose as well as afar off
81 notice that the women rub the wash
ing in cold water" he wrote one day
Let them heat the water, and the al
kali in the soap will be freed and take
far better effect" And only after that
did women know how to wash.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-11-20

In the state of Massachusetts is made
illegal by statute to erect fence exceeding
six feet in height.
The "newsboy" on the Santa FEES
Lawrence. Ottawa (Kan.,) branch is an
urchin Of u years.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-11-20

An abandoned cistern is often a dan
gerous thing and should be filed, as
stagnant water which may remain in
it is a common source of disease. If
this cannot be done at once, it is a good
plan to throw in proper disinfectants
and gradually fill 1t up with sifted
coal ashes,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-11-20
No Gloss Carriage Paint Made

will wear as long as Devoe's. No Others
are as heavy bodied, because DEVICES
weigh 3 to s ounces more to the pint.
Sold by Flint Bros.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-11-20
Liberation Notice.

This is to certify that have this day given
my sons Albert and Eddie Toussaint, their
time during the remainder of their minority
and will pay none of their bills nor collect
any of their earnings during that time.
LEVI ToUssAINT
st. Johnsbury, Vt, Nov. IS. 1901.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-06
Improved the Opportunitx

Peter Foote, long since dead. used to
be police magistrate in Chicago.
Foote was intensely Irish and loved to
show it,
One day a dudishly attired young fell
low calling himself Frederick Edwards.
and plainly hetokening by his speech
that he hadn't been long from the
shores Of England, was arraigned before
the justice charged with lounging about
the parks, When he was arrested. he
showed fight and had to be dragged to
the patrol box.
"'E 'urted me feelin's badly, your
worship, said the prisoner when in the
dock the following morning. "E it me
on the sole Of me flute an
Il don't think you've any feelings in
your soul, growlcd the sympathizer Of
downtrodden Ireland And, another
thing. you must remember you re in
America now In England you object to
an lrishman wearing the green Here
we object to Englishmen lying on it; 81
and costs And the justice pinched
himself to look unconcerned while the
Briton begged the clerk to cut the fine
down to bob. - Chicago Chronicle
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1t will come as IL surprise, says The
Genealogical Magazine, perhaps even as a
shock, to most people to learn the t there
is n real house of lords in the United
States 1t is situated in the state of New
Jersey, and its members, although citizens
of the United States, are. at the same
time, vassals of her majesty. Oh aries II
gave to his brother James the land which
is now New Jersey, and James in his turn
gave the land TO II of his friends, with Il
deed OF grant creating them and their de-
scendants lords
The lords meet twice every year in Perth
Ambov. in a little two roolned house erect
cd on the site OF the first meeting house.
which was erected in 1856. They are sum-
moncd by cricr with bell, dressed after
the manner of q beefeater. His summons
begins with the usual Hear ye, hear ye
hear ye-all manner of men to whom these
presents do come-that in pursuance of his
majesty King Charles" etc. The lords,
who have been waiting in the outer room,
then proceed to the inner or council cham
Der, where their deliberations are presided
over by the lord president.
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"My niece Mary was always well
meaning girl, but she would say the
wrong thing almost every time. )" said
one old gentleman to another, land
she's got boy that's going to be her
yery counterpart.
The old gentleman's eyes twinkled,
and his ugly. good natured face was
puckered with enjoyment as he drew
from his pocketbook small sheet of
uote paper
Il sent Hal toy monkey that plays
all kinds of pranks when it's wound
up" said he, chuckling. Now You
listen to this letter of thanks / got from
him. He's just s years old:
DEER UNCLE NED-I am delted with the
munkey, thank you. He makes mo think OF
you very often. And whenever mamma winds
him up, and he begins to jump, mamma and
feel as if we were back at your house where
all those toys are. and mamma will look at the
munkey and say. That's your Uncle Ned all
pver' Goodbye from your greatfull
HAL
Youth Companion.
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DAILY KENNEBEC JOURNAL WEDNESDAY MARCH ION,
Only One boot To CI,.r


The French soldier is as easy to lead
US child His cheerfulncss and CAV
philosophy enable him to endure the
greatest hardships without murmur
All lie wants is justice. When he has
received his provisions, he straiyhtway
goes TO weigh his meat, his bread, his
conee' ms sugar, even his salt. All he
wants Is his due, and if he finds that he
mas not received short weight he is sat.
isf1ed and cheerful. A kind word from
an officer will make him happy, a ciga-
,e'te onered to him if he is short Of to.
hacco will make hero of him.
remember one day passing q voung
soldier who was being taken to the hos.
Mtal. His right hand had been shot off
clean. Cheer up, my boy" I said TO
him' mo more fighting for you. They
Will nurse You and take care Of you"
An, LIEUTENANT" he replied with a
look pitiful to contemplate, chow am I
10 roll my cigarettes now"
put small box Of cigarettes in bis
breast pocket. l shall never forget tho
expression of gratitude on his face.
In another instance a devoted orderly
was pitying his captain whose leg had
Just been amputated. Don't cry, old
fool" said the captain to him. II am
going to keep you, and in the future YOU
Will have only one boot to clean every
morning" - Max O'Rell in North
American Review.
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The Nonchalant Canton Merchant.

frequently on entering Canton
shop you will find its owner with a
book i'll one hand and pipe or fan in the
other and wholly absorbed in his studies.
You will be doomed to disappointment
II You expect the smoker to start up Mt
once, all smiles and blandness. rubbing
ms hands together as he makcsa shrcwd
guess as to what he is likely to take out
OF You and receiving you with obse-
Iulousness or with rudcncss according.
~. Quite the reverse.
Your presence is apparently unn0ticcd
unless You happen to lift anything.
Then you hear that the fan has been ar
rested and feel that keen eve is bent
on your movements all tho while. But
1t Is not until you inquire fer some ar
uclo that the gentleman, now certain
that You mean to trade, Will rise with
out hustle from his seat, show You his
goods or state the price he means to
cell at, with polite vet careless all
which plainly says. IF it suits You. We
make an exchange. Through China
With a Camera
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Her Idea of 1t.

journalism For Women" a book
recently published in England. relates
a story of woman journalist in the
north of England who wrote to Lon
don paper for permission to act as its
special correspondent during the visit Of
Some royal pcrsonages to her town The
editor Of the paper, knowing her for a
good descriptive writer, gave the reccs-
sary authority, with explicit informal
ton as TO the last moment for receiving
copy. The moment came, bCt not the
copy, and the editor had to go to press
without it. The next day, no expana-
ton having arrived. he dispatched to
his special correspondent q particularly
scathing and scornful letter. Then came
the excuse. 1t was long, but the root Of
it amounted to exactly this:
Il was so knocked up and had such
a headache after the ceremonies were
over that / really did not feel equal to
tho exertion of writing. l thought it
would not matter.
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4 Trim of Her Own Setting.

We have all met people whose pride
in their own possessions is 50 great that
they can see no charms in those of 9th
ers. A young botanist was showing a
party Of ladies and gentlemen through
a conservatory and explaining to them
the properties of some of the choicest
plants. Among the visitors was a would
be young looking, middle aged lady
who at every description volunteered
the statement that the plants and flow
ers she had at home We're quite the
equal Of anything here or indeed any
where.
Just as they were passing a giant
cactus she was heard TO exc!aim:
well, this is nothing extraordinary
| have cactus at home that is still
larger. | planted and reared it myself =
Reared it yourselff" the professor
gently observed How remarkable
This specimen is SO years old, and if
yours is still larger
The lady did not stay to hear any
more. but executed strategic move
ment to the rear.