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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-03-21
when Abroad, speak Ens,,.h.

The English speaking tourist who
wastes half an hour of time, temper
and energy In trying to make some
dwelIer in a foreign land understand
his bad French or Spanish only to be
shocked Mt length by some such ques.
tion as Cant you speak English?' is
almost as common nowadays as the
track walking tragedlnn. This is lit
fle story OF his experience In Spain, as
told by "The Dominic" In The Ladies'
Home Journal:
"One day we all entered little shop
IN Madrid, and the captain began to
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-03-21
London hundred years ago had a
population of sSs, i0s when the first
official census was taken.
A Ru,ped aoo,..

The man who has an old book re.
bound can never be too minute in his
instructions to his binder. Once upon a
time, 1t is said, u tattered "Shale-
speare" was sent to the binders for the
sole purpose of preserving number Of
marginal notes In manuscript What
was the chagrin OF the owner when his
book came back with the edges neatly
pared and gilt and the notes that he
treasured half cut away.--New York
Tribune.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-03-21

Among the unconsciously grotesque
tributes paid TO Queen Victoria at the
time of her death by the Indian press
was this unique expression from a Hin
doc scribe; Her majesty loved her sub
jects with the strong, maternal afrcc-
lion which COW feels for her off
spring"
The simile would only be pleasing to
the Englishman who remembered the
honorable position of the COW and calf
in the Hindoo religion.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-03-21
Throrlnn Men o,erhonrd,

In ancient Scotland the barbarous
custom existed which cost Jonah so
much inconvenience. When ship be-
came unmanageable. It was usual TO
cast lots for the purpose Of discovering
who was responsible for the trouble.
and the man upon whom the lot fell
was condemned. Instead of human
beings dogs used sometimes TO be
thrown into the sea with their legs
bound,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-03-21
To Ell Them ONT.

Mrs. Borden-I notice you got new
suit Of clothes today.
The Boarder-Yes; but they're too
loose.
well, you can send them back and
get that altered"
"ive got better scheme. I'm going
TO look up good boarding house,
Philadelphia Record.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-03-21

They were both her friends of course.
DO you think" asked he, "that she Is
as old as she looksf"
SHE tries not TO look IT," replied she,
80 she must be-" Feminine persplcac.
ny transeends masculine reasop'~ >
Indianapolis News
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-03-21
He wa. only One.

A soldier who had just enlisted was
placed on guard over cannon. 1t was
not long before he abandoned his post
and went to tavern not far off, where
he indulged in the flowing bowl
"Fellow, why did you abandon your
post?" exclaimed the captain. who hap
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-03-21
wife Not nIuaed.

Mrs. subbubs--I see. your husband
goes out behind the stable to smoke.
Don't you allow him to smoke in the
house any more?
Mrs, Baklots-oh, he can smoke any.
where he likes, but Just now he Is put
ting up blum that he has sworn Off
Town Topics.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-03-21
One Eject of II.

"she seems to be growing lorsided."
Yes. She's been II good deal In tho
company of fellow who doesn't know
any better than to grab her by the arm
ana try to help her along by hosting
one shoulder out of plumb.
Post.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-03-21

Mrs. Innocent-Whnt did you enjoy
most about your tishing trip, dear?
MI Innocent--I got most excited
when was reeling In, my love.
Mrs. Innocent bursting into tears)-
And to-to-think you promised me
you wouldn't drink drop!-lIarlem
Life,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-03-21

The Subject after the sitting)-I
hadn't sat for picture before in ten
years, don't you know, and I'm deuced
glad the worst Is over.
The Photographer Qnnocently)-R But
you haven't seen the negative yet
Puck.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-03-21
Always an Obstacle.

"rhere is always room at the top"
said the good adviser
"Indeed yes" answered the unfortu'
nate person, "but the elevator is not al
ways running. Baltimore American.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-03-21

Mrs. Wedderly--I wonder why It Is
that single men are always the most
anxious TO go 10 war?
Wedderly-I suppose it's because
they don't know what war really is.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-03-21

pened to put in an appearance.
Captain" was the reply of the in
cipient son of Mars, 'I've tried to lift
that cannon, and I'm satisfied no one
can carry it away, and IL more than
one of the enemy comes after it can't
keep them OFF,"
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1902-02-21

secci6a 10. LaB isfraeelonss de laa dis
posisieHes do Ia praasnte Ley se eastigAran en-
Is fornnR siguiapts:
CaalquisFa persona cue .conservs sa-
So lHKar de negoefus, arnA de fusgo eaF-
gadA, ain el eorrss po ndisnts psrmIso ds aensr-
do cor 10 prsssrito "a lA 6sesi6n 4, ser6 GAssi-
gad& soR una m nlta Sc eineo dollars, tsS 00), q
son pFisf6n p0r an peTfodo Go dies dfas On Ia
a2rcsl nunieipal, . dissrsei6n del Jusx do Po-
lisls; auaiquisrA perBona qua posea, lIsve oon-
sigo (abroac) un AFma de fusgo,-s meHeG que
sss6 eomprsndids en- uno de los pArrafos de la
Seesi6n Q, hRya obtenido ma Iieeneia para
usar disha armA exPsdida per oil TsscFsro de
Pusrto Riso-asr6 Gsstigada con ana multa
de einso (s5 Oo) quines dollars (3is Oo), q con
pTisi6n por un psrfodO de tismpo qns no ba1a-
r6 de- treintA dias, cor ambAs psnAa
discretion del Jus1 ds Polfsfa cusiquie-
m persona que llsv0 conBigo (abroAd) Mrma
alguna de otra Glsse, vioiaRdo de este Aode la
Sseei6n de la pressnte Ley, Gerk castiGada
con una muita 10 dies dollars Goa pFiaiea
cue nc sxsedeTk de traintA dias (50) soa am-
bRs psnas q discretion del Jusz de Poliefa.
gssc6n IL z Juez de PoiefA del lugAr
en- qua as comets lA infrasei0D, 6 en- oil sRai SO
arrests nj dsincuents, tendr2 atribueionss
para sonoeeF de las infraceienas ds ssta Ley.
Las qusias pcdrAa prasentaFlas eua1quier fan
cionArio de Polieia 8 euaiquiera otra persona
que tsDg9 conocimtsnto dei hseho.
Sara oil daser de sodo funcionafio do Poll
efk arrestaF . eualquisr persona cue porte an
armA da fuego dc otra elass infringieado lac
dispcsicioAes de, ssta Ley; en- adiei6n 0 10
mult& O prisi6n que Sc impoDgan de aeueFdo
con la Secci6n TO- oil Juez do PoIiefa eondsear6
dicha arma. Las Armas sonfscadas deco.
mtsadas de aeuerdo CON esta prsscripci6n so
vsndar6n por 6rdsn dol Ale&lde de Ia losalidaA
en- cue 10 haya visto 10 eausa y sl produeto
ingresarA en- oil Tasoro Municipal.
Sseei6H II. Ningun funeionario &c Poll
cfa, egisarsra g. un oiudadano con objsto do ave
riguar ai tisne algRna srma de fuego 8 de otra
class espseifcRda en- esta Ley.
Las psnalidadea qua per infraeel6n o las
G{anA zf~fH IA aata T.aw "a fuaY
sOnas en- estado de embriagusz de conducta
ssraa sn ADDICTION las penas eA
q7s diehas personals incurrRn per ssnejaEts
eonducta dasordaneda.
5ecci6n IL Las 6rdsnes generates ndme-
ros $50 del aAo 1899, 81 IS dol en- 1900 y
tedas las IeYss reales decretosy parties de
los m1smos que 50 opergAn . essa Ley, quedan
por 10 prssents dsregades.
Ssec6a IA Essa Lay smpsEarG regiF 9
paRslr del 10 1a J Julio de 1909.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1902-02-21

que ocurrfa. Al dfa siguiente, las
dos de la tarde, el ilustre professor
llegabs 8 la casa de Paula Baltus.
Solo q 6l Sc aguardaba para trasla.
dar ID Juana al hotel instelarla
en- la habitaci6n dcnde pocos meses
antes habia perdido Ia raz5n.
Juana, Paula y los dos m6dtcos
tomaron asiento en- IN land0, que
en- pocos minutes los trSslad0 q Ia
ciudad.
Edmee, d6bil como nunca, qued6
en- la villa, al cutdado de Claudio
y Msgdalena.
AL peEetrar JuanR en- la habita.
ci6n Gle la fonda, miro con asom-
bro EN- torno suyo, hjandose en Ell
Ell lecho primero; luego Sc dirigi6
rapidamente hacia la ventana. De-
lante de esta Sc qued0 pensativa,
con la cabeza baja.
Al verla muda, inm6vil, Sc adj
VingbR que una misteriosa luche
Sc trababa en- su cerebgo.
Despu6s de breve pausa. irgui6
Ia eateza, leyant6 con teInblorosa
n7ano la cortinilla, hjando una
avida mtrada en- la plaza de San
Juan.
La vista de sq1ella plaza. pareci6
producir en- su recuerdo vi0lelta
brusca sensaci6n. Temblor nerVio-
SO sacudi6 TODD sd cuerpo. Oianse
chocar sus dientss y copioso sudor
bafYaba su rostro .....
Los dos m6dicos Sc acercaron,
previendo una crisis.
Sus temoTes eran vanos.
Juana se separ5 de la ventans,
tranquilizandoae como por encan
10, yendo con 81 paaibilidad
acostum brada, sentarse iunto al
lecho.
El doctor Y, 80. acercandose
Jorge. le diio en- VOC haia;
80 Elsta esta hRbItacion tai como
cuandO Juana perdi6 la razsin?
Todo 10 mismo, exceFcion de
Ia lamparilla do noche.
-Sera precise que ls popgan
mfentras llegue la noche. Dar&n
De conner Ia enferma uns ligera
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1902-02-21
HOLOCAUSTO HUMANE

Entire los Yumas, tribu de indioa que ha-
bita Arizens, IS seclar6 haoa POGO una cpl
dsmta do viruetAs. Nm YES do souctersa % un
buen T6ginsn de higIans sislar r;g"resamsn-
te los Rpestados, esissraFon eensai on tndiOs
y llegaron Ii concluei6n de cue u cpidemia
rsconosla por sausa los Huchos pseadoa dc la
trthu. vCne erg meneatar Uas Yfetfma prcpi-
siasoris. La honross' ssals a:loa eape 81 era-
GFes, espseie de carandsre matsrla. ssplh'
suA! que eilos ttenen. Ei GPa6r%,n hembra dt
esTacser modesto. no SO cre36 2ersador tan
"a honra y huf6 los mcntss los poce
dias volvi6 al icgaF, msdio muorto de ha Or.
fro. Rog6 supiic6 que trAtasen de propi
eiar lss diviaiaadss de otro mode Gus tss
saadole. psrO no hubo remadio. E pobra ePa
drs> fas ataao de p'6' y maaes & an krhol !
saerideado sin piedsd
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1902-02-21
ii 4
: Cinco nniI frances.

-Cinco miI frances.
d Pagaderos q que nombrer
mo recuerdo.
-dUDa falsiGca aci6n hizo subj Z
ese eheque hasts veinticinco milp
Es cierto.
-SLa falsificaCii6n no ha .ido
obra vuestra?
NO, senior.
En- vuestra primera dec1are
ci0n habeis dado ell nonbre de IN
nabil falsi icador cuyo paradero Sc
ignora aun sPersistfs EN- acusa1' de
ess hecho d Renato Jancelyn?
-Renato Jancelyn falslaco la
numeraci6n y m.lldo cobrsr casa
del banquero Santiago Lefebvre,
cSFue para alooderaros del cae
que falsiicado por 10 que asesinas.
teis Federico Baltus9
ST. sefior.
-5C6mo supisteis que Baltus ibs
entregar al procurador de la E.e-
pdblica dicho doccImentoP
Me hallaba de vista On casa
del banauero. cuarldo auunciarorl s
Baitus. Como no queFfa encontra.r
me con ell, pretexte ell tener que
escribir u2a carta argente, para
verificarlo pase lna estancia In
mediata al despaclao del banquero,
desde donde OF La conversation dc
Baltus.
-sOs ocnrri6 en- aqueI momanto
la idea de ssesinar q B3ltusa
No, sefior.
-Es cierto, conanltas tells vues.
tro c6mplice. La rlrueba exlste an
una carts dirigida pnr vcs a dicho
compllcei carta peldida por este an
casa de vuestra cueriia Matiltie
Jancelyn, hallada pur el testis,n
Claudio MaTteau. e. c6rnpllce Il
deefa: rs precise que ese hombt
f1llterGl Sefipres itlrados, he sqlsi
dieha carta.
El presidente ley0 pausadament,e
la carta que conocstmos.
Fabricio enJugaba cor rnanc
temblorosa el sudol' que bafiaba su
frente.
Ell crimen estaba respelto-s
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1902-02-21
PAULA BALTos EL MEDioo De Las rooAs

luego el Jurado Sc RETRO para de
hberar.
Fabricio fue con 1ensdo q muerte
por unan!midad.
Al cir pronunciar su sentencia,
ell acu5ado sc desplom6; cuando lie
legantaron estaba sin sent1do.
La rehabilitation del inocente
tendra lugar CON toda solemn1dad
-dijo ell preBidente.
.-Cln Ia ayuds de Dios a1adi6
al doctor Vernier,- podre hacer
conocer ell nombre del martir.
-.
Jorge, avisado por Ell Juez del
ala en- que tendrfa lugar Ell desen-
lace del saDgriento drama, SO diri.
gid al Hotel del Gian Cie1 10, donde
pasaron las primeras escenaS de
este con movedor relate.
La geSIora Loriol, al verle entrar,
apresur6se q saludsrle, diciendo:
--dSabeis 10 que ocurre, selor
doctorP
: Si, amiga mia, y vengo q re-
cordaros ell trato que tenemos he.
chos ya sab6is que el dfa de la eJe-
cucf6n soy duefio de los n1m. y
del piso segundo.
mo 10 teDgo olvidado. wen
dram selloras7
--Sf, una que conocets.
-Decidme Su nombfe.
La sefior0 Delarivlefe.
LILA que sc volVio loea@ SHa
tecdbfadp la ra26n?
-Todavfa no; pero la fecobrara
tnuy pronto.
6Cu6ndo cs instslareis, senior
aOctor7
-Mafiana por la tarde.
-Pero, sefIor Vernier, ique cosas
s6 vent SQuiGn habfa de pensar,
Al yer MI sefIor Leclere tan alegre
Ell dfa que muFi6 ell tiltimo REQ, que
el era Ell verdadero asesino?
-Eso prueba que no debemos
far en- laa spsriencias.
All salir del .Hotel dsI Gran Cierros
Jorge Sc dirigio al telegrafo, exPf-
diendo un telFgrana al anciano
Doctor v 49,. ti6ndols euents de 10
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1902-02-21
oejass traslucir d6nde hallarfan q

pe1aSe traslucir d0nde hallarfan
81 smo.
va saben nueStrCs lectores cue la
ProTidencia quiso que los sabuesos
llegaaen q tempo para ap1 1derarse
del infame brib6n que, gracias la
prec iDsa intervenc16n del leal FoG,
DO cCmeti6 en- Ia casa de Paula
Baltus nuevas atrocidades.
DiTem7s asf mismo que Ell noble
y valiente animal no muri6 q pesar
de 10 grave de su herd
Claudio Marteau Sc constituy6
en- enfermero suyo para curarle.
~
Creo indtil afrmar 10 que esta
evasion y los nuevos crfrnenes frus-
trades prest2ron de interes all pro-
ceso T4eclere, "a tan dram&tico. Ell
miserable eStaba tan demudado
cuanldo apareci6 ante Ell julrado,
que dliffcilmente Sc lie reconocfa.
a su natural energfa habfa suce
dido una postraci0n completa, p
cuanio Ell presidente de la Audien-
cia le interrog6, su abogado tuvo
que hacerle respirar IN pomtto de
sales, pufs le faltaban alientos
para Conte5tar.
-Acusado Leclers-dijo el pre-
sidente, - 6como Sc hallaba en-
vuestlo poier el chsqus firmado por
Federico Baltus?
-Me encontraba una nocI1e en-
ell cfreulo, sentado al latlo do Bal
tus Ell una mesa d'ecart9. Federico
perdfR. Para pagar SUI confirm
cante sac6 del bolsillo una cartera
LENA die bilIetes de Banco y voape.
les: enl medic de los tltimos divise
IN chdlue. Baltus dei6 Ia cartera
su lado sobre La mesa.
III aprovechasueis su dlstrac-
ci6n para robar al ch6quef
-rfD, senor. I'm movimlento
brusca de Baltus hiEo caer al suelo
Ia Cartera. Los billetes y papeles
Sc espIarcieron 81 caer. ide incline
para fyudarle & recogerlos, y en-
tonceH fue cuando ocult6 Ell ChSque
dentr0 de In manga de lni levita.
-5Rue valor representaba?
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1902-02-21
PARTIDO FEDERAL
oFICIEAs EN- SAN JUAN

EJ seFsor FressGessts dsc Catcrpo Ejeca&ttOo,
por hsber mudado su residences Santurce,
recbirS en- 81 despacho-San Justo 11-de 12
de Ia tarde .. u.
SecretG9<G cssserda: Bor&alaSa III, sItos d..
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1902-02-21
= am Juan

L. Dixie .;EAofA 80 sRousntra de ven
:, ~ les assableair1iautos sigHieRtss:
GeHeres Allem Company, FA@2@ a
fenso XII.
FSrKaaeis Is. IL. Paeroas 9aA 01sIO o
i'd. 2erbf, Puerta-tlsrra'
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1902-02-21
LINEA TER r. DEL oRsTR

Ademas sAlira toaDs los diAa un yapOF
las 5. 30 de- Ia ntahana de CatSko para IL Capt.
i,mI " otro las LIS Ga la taPds dasde In Capt
i,al para CatafIo no tamfa ndo, por ahorA, ssEOs
dos vaporss couabinachon de trsAes
Havam6n 4 s1 do Al gosto de 1901.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1902-02-21

DEoRETESE por Ia AsanlbIea Ls0ssI0ttva de
sPaterto Rtoo:
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1902-02-21
RIYZE, LUNDT & co.


CGsGs On AGyGg'tsS y San J'3&S
wamqmsrOs oOmfsh@mAse@s
AGENT TRB
d, las sieuisntes eorapaafaa dc vapo'
Rambure AmerA@@m Lamo
Hamburg.
Ia VELO0K II
GSnov8. ~
&cw Verb and PtO. RAo0 ~. @
New York.
hOnsSn Steamship Line,
New York.
Sierra Steamship Line
Liverpool.
Vaporss eorrsOs do sobrIRos do Sra
Habana.
%agveat~ny HNcsf Andfcs Sc
Galveston.
De las aiguients. Cornpah ASs-
cures contra inoendio.
LA BALOIsE,
HAMBURG BREMT oE,
AACHEE VNICH.
AsneuRos 11GMos
FOrs' Gerr
RoproSo1eA o~
a.l Seafd of UndoF~e bf New York.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1902-02-21

RAFa caaraP Gam Resfrza6O
en- un dfa tome las PASTILLAS LAXANTES
DE BEtOMO QUININA. El boticario le de.
volver4 el dinero 81 NO SO cura. Ian frma de-
Z. w. GROVE SO hslla en cada cajita.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-12-17
LYNDON.

Mrs. S. w. Brown returned from Mr..
Lousey's, Saturday, where she has been
nursing the past week.
Mr.. Plummer, who lived near the cleo
trio light plant, has moved into Louis
Perry's tenement. which was vacated
some time ago by Wit Aldrich.
Miss Eva Weatherbee went to Barnet,
Thursday where she will stop a few days.
From there she will go to White River
Junction and made a short visit at the
home of Rev. H. 6. McGlaufln. returning
Friday.
In spite of the extremely stormy night
quite a number OF people from here at
tended the concert at the Vile by the
Chicago Marine Band.
Rev. 0. R. Miller was a guest of Wells
Quimby Saturday night and Sunday.
Tom Beck, who has worked i'll the saw
mill for Dan Paris for long time, is
quite sick with pneumonia.
The Christmas exercise will come Tues
day evening in the Congregational
church and Wednesday evening in the
Methodist church. Good programs are
being prepared in both places and much
pains taken by those who have it in
charge.
The Henry Family, musical and comedy
Sextette, gave an entertainment in the
hall in bank block on Saturday night.
1t was the first show of any kind in the
place for some time and well patronzed.
DR.. l.. w. Hubbard returned from
Montpelier Saturday evening. He is feel
ing much stronger in many ways.
Rev. o. B. Miller, field secretary of the
International Reform Bureau, Headquar.
tiers at Washington, addressed a union
audience in the Congregational church
last Sunday. 1.-THE trouble" he said, lis
not in the law but in the men elected to
enforce the law. The laws all right but
it won't work without man behind it
any more than an axe can chop tree
without man attached to the handle.
Both need men behind them, strong men
with backbone and grit and determine
ton to bring about the desired result"
He spoke OF the relation of prohibition
to savings bank deposits. In Vermont
the average deposit is SLIP to every
man, woman and child-more than in
any other state in the union, while in
some of the license states it was as low
as 80 cents, which goes to show that
license takes the cents out of the pockets
as well as the senses out of the heads.
Also that the cost in Vermont in 1900
was 80 cents per capita for the support
of elmshouses and wages of police and
other officers to enforce the laws while
in license states it was from $2.O1 in
New York, So "a in California, and
$3.47 in Massachusetts,.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-12-17
PEACHAM,

The Sock social held at the vestrv of
the Congregational church Friday even
ing was a success socially and financially
for which great credit is due the president
and secretary as well as other members
oil the committee. A tiny cambria sock
containing twice as many pennies as the
number OF the applicants sock was the
admission to the hall. A bountiful sup
per was served and in the ladies' parlor
an attractive booth was in charge of the
young ladies where home made candies
of best quality and corn balls were Tor
sale through the evening. 1t was a
beautiful evening and large number OF
people were present and about $33
added to the treasury of the Church Aid
society.
The ladies of the Methodist society
cleared about $40 at their chicken pie
supper, Thursday evening
Mr.. and Mrs. Williams attended the
funeral of Mrs. Matte E. Taft held at st.
Johnsbury, Friday
The next meeting of the Womans
Christian Temperance Union will be held
with Mrs. Eliza Renfrew, Thursday, Dec
IS, at 3 p. m.
The store at East Peacham was broken
into the night of Dec. 18th, and about
seven or eight dollars taken, pair OF
boots and little tobacco. 1t is report.
ed that the thief has been caught in
Wheelock.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-12-17
LYNDON CENTER.

Mrs. Ira Eggleston died at the home OF
her niece, Mrs. James Shores, early Fri
day morning Funeral services were held
Sunday afternoon at one o'clock, Rev.
M. c. Henderson of St. Johnsbury offici-
ating, assisted by Rev. E. Newell. Music
was furnished by the Congregational
male quartet. Mrs. EggIeston was 81
years old, and leaves one son, Ora, and a
sister, Mrs Richard Gage, of Lyndon
vile.
Mrs. S. w. Proctor, who has been i'll
with erysipelas is better.
There will be a Christmas concert and
tree at the Free Baptist church, Christ
mas Eve. On Christmas Day the children
will be given a sleigh ride and will return
to the church where a Christmas dinner
will be served at two O'Clock.
Frank Dresser returned last week We'd
nesday to Allentown, Pa He intends to
60 to East Aurora, N. y , soon, where
he will continue his present business. He
has many friends here who wish him
success in his chosen profession.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hubbard of North Dan
vile were called here Sunday to attend
the funeral of Mrs. Eggleston.
The Christian Endeavor society, at it's
business meeting last Wednesday evening,
elected the following officers Tor the next
six months: Pres, Mrs. F. L. Pugsley;
vice pres, Rev. w. H. Lyster; sec. and
treas, Miss Marguerite Newell; cor. sec.,
Mrs. Fannie Smith.
Prof F. L, Pugsley preached temper
ance sermon at Sutton, Sunday.
Dean Simpsonfroze his feet badly while
skating, Saturday. He has been confined
to the bed.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-12-17
HARDWICK.

A fire occurred here last week MONDAY
night about half past ten O'Clock in Mrs.
c. A. Dana's millinery store in the CowIes
pharmacy block. An air-tight stove was
used in the store and a good wood fire
was left when Mrs. Dana closed the store
about 9 O'Clock. The stove probably
filled with gas and the cover being
thrown off part of the contents of the
stove was scattered about. causing the
fire. The damage caused by the fire is as
follows: Mrs. Charles A. Dana's MILL
merry stock, damage $3.50. insurance,
$500; James Mitchell, shoe store in same
block, damage to stock, 500, insured;
damage to entire Cowles building, 5000,
insured. Mrs. Dana's home is in Wood
bury, where her husband runs general
store, but she has been running a MILL
merry store here several months. Her
entire stock is ruined and she has decided
not to stock up again until spring.