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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-09-17
The Author'g Power.

Everybody knows that in q novel q
commonplace person may be made in.
terestins by deliberate, patient ex.
position of his various traits precisely
as we can learn to like very uninter
esting persons in real life If circum
stances place them day after day al
our elbows. Who of us would moi
grow impatient with the early chap
tiers of "The Newcomes," for instance
or "The Antiquary" if it were not fol-
our faith that Thackeray and Scott
know their business and that every
one of these commonplace people will,
contribute something in the end to the
total effect? And even where the grad
ual development Of character rather
than the mere portrayal of character
Is the theme of a novelist, as so fire..
quent with George Eliot, how color.
less may be the personality at the out.
set, how narrow the range of thought
and experience portrayed! Yet In
George Eliot's own words "these com
monplace people have a conscience
and have felt the sublime promptings
to do the painful right" They take
on dignity from their moral struggle
whether the struggle ends in victory
or defeat, BY an infinite number OF
subtle touches they are made to grow
and change before our eyes like living
fascinating things-Atlantic,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-09-17
Knights of Pythias at Burlington.

Rev. S. G. Lewis of Barton Landing,
grand chancellor, and DR.. c. F. O. Tinker
OF this place, grand keeper ofrecords and
seal, were in Burlington, Wednesday
making arrangements for the annual
meeting of the grand lodge Knights of
Pythias which will be held in that city
Wednesday and Thursday, October Is
and 16. The annual field day of the
uniform rank will be held in connection
withthe meeting. 1t is expected that there
will be over 200 knights of the rank
present, and competitive drill will be
held by the everalcompanies Wednesday
A short session of the grand lodge viii
also be held on that day and in the even.
ing there will be addresses, several SUI
preme officers being expected. On Thurs
dav morning. will occur the election o
officers OF the grand lodge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-09-17
Notice.

MARGARET J. MRADs In Vacation after
VS..
WILLIAM H. TAIsEY. June Term, 1902
Whereas Margaret J, Meads of Boston in
the county of Suffolk and state of Massa'
chusetts, has entered her action against
William II. Taisey of Boston, in the county
of Suffolk and state of Massachusetts, where
in the plaintiff declares against the defendant
in plea of the case for that William h,
Taisey at Boston, in the county of Suffolk
and state of Massachusetts, to wit at ST..
Johnsbury in the county of Caledonia and
state OF Vermont, on the 18th day of April
1896 by his note under his hand OF that date
for value received promised the plaintiff to
pay to her or order the sum of two hundred
dollars on demand, with interest semi
annually at the rate Of six per cent until paid
yet the said William H. Taisey has disre:
garded his promise, and has not paid SAID
note or any part thereof. To the damage OF
the plaintiff, three hundred dollars.
+, And certain real estate of the defendant n
TINS state has been attached by virtue OF SAID
writ AS by said writ, declara ion, and Off,
GERS return now on file, fully appear.
winch said ection was pending at the June
term, A. D. 1902, of the Caledonia county
court Whereupon it appearing that the
SAID William II. Taisey had not had PERSONA
notice of the tendency of said suit and that
he resides without this state, so that cita,
tion cannot be served upon him it is ordereu
by the court that the plaintiff cause him 70
NC notihed thereof by publication OF the SUI
stance of said writ, together with this order,
three weeks successfully in the ST JoHNsBuR9
CALIFORNIAN, newspaper published IN say say
county, the last of which publications to DC
at least twenty days before the first day Oh
the next stated term of Caledonia county
court, to be held at st. Johnsbury in saiu
county on the first Tuesday OF December, q.
ID. 1902, at which time the said defendant Is
ordered to cause his appearance to be en-
tered in said suit.
ALBRo F. NICHOLS, Clerk
Dunnett & Slack, Attorneys.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-09-17

The average Dutchman Of the south
Of Holland, though he can skate very
well, looks rather foolish on the Ice.
His short legs and wide breeches are
admirable adjuncts to his nose, his
thin cooked beard and the lumpishness
of his expression. To be sure, this
breadth makes him look important, but
if he were less muscular it would be
a sad hindrance to him in battling with
the wind, which in winter in apt to
make skating in one direction some
thing Of trial.
The Frieslander, however, is taller,
better proportional and in all respects
a handsome fellow. The yellow beard
he sometimes wears seems to put him
at once on a footing of affinity with
the other members Of that respectable
Anglo-Saxon family to which we our
selves belong, quite as much as his
provincial speech and his blue eyes.
He is a most masterful creature when
once he has put on those quaint old
fashioned skates Of his, and thinks
nothing of making a score Of miles
from one village to another before you
and are out of bed. AS for the cold,
what cares he for it? He knows he
must rely on that lusty circulation of
his to keep him from being benumbed,
though he clothe ever so lightly, and
seems more regardful Of his head
which a sealskin cap takes care Of
than of his well shaped body.-Cham-
bers' Journal.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-09-17
At SummerVille.

Mrs. Fred A. Derby and daughter
Hazel, who have been spending several
weeks with Mrs. Derby's father, c. A.
Gaskill, returned to Everett, Mass, Sat-
urday. On Tuesday afternoon of last
week Hazel entertained 20 of her little
friends at lawn party at her grand
fathers home, which was a very enjoy
able occasion for all who were present.
Mrs. Nellie Harris and daughter and
Miss Florence Stiles of Woodsville are
visiting their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. L.
Stiles.
There was pleasant reunion at the
home of Warren Powers, Thursday,
when II members of Co. A, 10th YER
mont Regiment gathered there and spent
the day in talking over the days of the
war.
Mr.. Powers of Providence, R. l., is
visiting his brother Warren Powers.
Miss Mamie Williams returned to
Sherbrooke Friday after few days visit
at Frank E. Blossoms.
Mrs. M. S. Craig has been visiting at
West Danvile.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Corliss, of Heath
ton, p, O., were guests at c. B. Cars
last week.
Miss Bertha Daniels of Waterford is
boarding at A. P. Tafts while attending
the academy.
Mrs. H. c. Bond and sons Harold anC
Clayton spent Sunday at Miles Pond.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-09-17
ST. JOHNSBURY CENTER.

Leighton Cass of Portland and his
niece, Mrs. Helen Bickford of Barton
visited at A. N. Drew's last week.
Rev. Mr.. McDougal has gone to Cana
da and will return with his wife in few
days.
Miss Ida Lyford has returned to Bar
ton after brief visit with friends here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hurlburt are
spending few days with friends here.
Rev. Peter MacQueen was guest at
E. H. Stones while in st. Johnsbury.
Ell. Stone and daughter Ruby returned
to their home in Somerville, Mass, last
Saturday.
Miss Lizzie Bean came down from Bar
ton for a few days visit to the home OF
her parents.
Miss Grace Fiske has gone to Lunen-
burgh to visit her sister Mrs. Balch. for
a few weeks.
Mrs. Lucinda Eggleston of Burke has
been visiting at H. {. Powers for several
DAYS.
1t is very gratifying to Mr.. MacQueen
and his friends that so many called his
lecture one of the best that st. Johnsbury
had heard for many years and the Con
gregational Church would have been
glad to have saved small sum or even
enough to cover expenses, but were sorry
that the st. Johnsbury people did not ap-
preciate good thing when it was
brought right to their door until it was
all over.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tyler Thomas from Dan
vile visited their daughter, Mrs. John
son, last Monday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-09-17
Probate of Will.
HARRIET E. WOODS ESTATE.

STATE OF VERMONT, District of Caledonia,
IS. In Probate Court, held at the Probate
Office in st. Johnsbury, within and for said
district, on the 18th day of Sept. a. D. 1902
An instrument purporting to be the last
Will and Testament of Harriet E. Woods, late
of Waterford, in said district deceased, be.
ing presented to court by Willard C. w Gods
Executor therein named, for Probate 1t
is ordered by said court that all persons con-
cerned therein be notified to appear at ses-
sion of said court, to be held at the Probate
Othce in st. Johnsbury on the 4th day
OF October, A. D. 1902, and show cause If
any they may have, against the Probate of
said Will; for which purpose it is further
ordered that copy CT the record of this
order be published three weeks successfully
in the Caledonian. printed at St Tohnsbury.
previous to said time appointed for hearing
By the Court, Attest,
WALTER P. SMITH, Judge.
true copy of record, Attest:
WALTER P. SMITH, Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-09-17
United States Band.

Manager Chapman, who has been
in correspondence with Band Master
Phinney of the celebrated United States
Band, Informs us he is very hopeful OF
securing this great organization for a
concert in this city, about October 9th.
representative of the band is now here
to complete arrangements, providing a
reasonable guarantee can be arranged to
justify them in bringing such large ag-
gregation here. 1t has been decided to
make subscription sale of seats and il
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-09-17
At the Casket Factory.

1t is six weeks since the Coolidge q
Stevens Casket Co. began the manufac-
ture of caskets and undertakers supplies
at the Northern Lumber Co.'S plant and
thus far the business has been very salts
factory and the outlook for the future is
excellent. Trouble has been experienced.
in getting skilled labor and the output is
smaller than the demand for this reason.
At present 16 men and women are en-
ployed at the factory and this number
will doubtless be considerably increased
in the near future. The factory is divid.
ed into three departments and occupies
lust one. half of the Lumber Co.'S plant
and everything is made in the way of
undertakers' supplies from caskets to
embalming fluid. One department is de-
voted to the making of robes and trim
mings. This is in charge of Miss Dora
Kelch, Of Boston, who is an expert in
this line. The foreman in the covering
room is Marcus L. Aldrich, OF Boston, a
man wel.known in the undertaking
trade, having served as the first presi'
dent of the Massachusetts, Embalmers'
Association. B. F. Fullerton, also a
Boston man, is the general foreman of
the factory, but pays particular atten-
ton to the work in the woodworking
department. ]. E. Coolidge of the firm
is general manager and also represents
the firm among the trade where he is
well-knfown Ofcourse it is too early to
predict the future of the company, but if
a good beginning may. be taken as a
criterion an important industry has
been added to St. Johnsbury's business
life
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-09-17
Brilliant Wedding at Newport.

The wedding Of Miss Gertrude May
Lawrence, daughter OF DR.. and Mrs. 0.
B. Gould OF Newport, and John McCombs
Ross OF New York city, which occurred
at Newport, Wednesday afternoon, was
a brilliant society event and one in which
many Caledonia county people will be
interested because the brides grand
father, the late Milo Lawrence, was
resident OF Passumpsic, and her father,
the late Henry Lawrence, and her mother
whose maiden name was Mary Caswell,
were well known in this vicinity. The
ceremony was performed in the Congre-
gational church which was deliberately
decorated with palms. ferns and ever
green, relieved with thousands of white
asters, sweet peas and carnations. The
wedding party stood beneath a green
canopy from which were suspended three
floral bells. The Episcopal service was
used, Rev. DR.. G. H. McGrew, of St.
Paul's church, Cleveland, Ohio, being the
officiating clergyman. The bride was at
tended by Miss Claire Dorothy March,
of Newton, Mass, as maid of honor, and
Miss Estela Greenough, OF Missoula,
Mo-, Miss Miriam Could of Maiden,
Mass, Miss Elizabeth Iencks of Man
chester, Mass, and Miss May E. Young
of Brookline Mass, all Abbott Academy
friends of the bride. The brides gown
was white duchess satin, with English
thread lace She wore a veil and carried
brides roses. The maid of honor was
gOwned in white lace, wore a white pic.
ture hat and carried white sweet peas.
The bridesmaids wore gowns of white
crepe de chine, trimmed with Irish lace,
white mule hats, and carried white sweet
peas. The groom's best man was LOUIS
Fl. Brittin OF New York, and the ushers
were ?. l.. Fish OF New York, William
Parker Stanley of Boston, Henry F,
Hurlburt, Jr, Of Lynn and Arthur w
Denison OF Cambridge, Mass, ali class
mates OF the groom at Harvard. The
wedding march from Lohengrin was
played by John A. Loud OF Boston, an
other Harvard Classmate OF the groom
About 300 guests were present at the
church.
Immediately following the ceremony g
reception was held in the Memphi emagol
House parlors which were beautifully
decorated, and dainty refreshments were
served in the ball room by Caterer At
wood of ST. Johnsbury. The bride anc
groom with their parents made up The
receiving party. Mrs. Gould wore {
gown of pearl gray yelling over white
taffeta, trimmed with Irish lace, anc
Mrs. Ross wore pale blue crepe de chine
with insertions OF vaenciennes lace. Mr.
and Mrs. Ross left on the afternoon trair
for Montreal. They will reside in New
York.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-09-17

EA bingham County Kan farmer is
growing a row of corn little more than
twenty-five miles long, for no other rea-
son than to be singular and extraordi-
nary. He commenced in fifty acre field
and went round and round in circle
with lister until he had planted the
whole in single row, which commences
at one of the edges and terminates in the
middle. When he cultivated it, of course,
he had to plough the same way.
Water power in the Philippines is said
to be plentiful.
A Londoner has perfected method OF
manufacturing paper stockings.
The dairy schools OF Russia have
brought that country to the front
as one of the foremost producers of
butter, cheese and milk in the world.
BY blunder the sea pumps of the
cruiser Bayou built at Toulon for the
Russian government. have been so fitted
that instead OF pumping water out OF
the vessels engine room they pump it
in.
In the state of sergipe, Brazil, there
are OIL sugar factories.
Egypt has only one lunatic asylum
with 500 beds, for population of more
than 100000.
Mrs. Syngros, a wealthy American
has furnished the money for constructing
fine boulevard to connect Athens with
its seaport Piraus. The cost is nearly
100000. Heretofore, there has been
nothing but wretched highway, max.
ing travel by any vehicle matter of dis
comfort.
Russia is now opening new savings
banks at the rate of 600 year.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-09-17

W. N. Randall is receiving congratula-
tons over the fine showing Turco I'd
made in the green race. With no hand
ling and with Mr.. Randall as the driver
Turco I'd gave the rest genuine horse
race and almost stepped fast enough to
win the first heat. a' b.
Barring accidents 20 will not stop
this promising trotter. He is by Turco,
2 IL, dam, Brown Nelly. with two in the
list. Mr.. Randall has changed his name
from Turco Jr. to Turco I'd as he found
another son of Turco by the same name.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-09-17
RECENT DEATHS.
Bannahans

Rose A. Bannahan, former residen
of this town. died suddenly in Boston
Saturday, of heart failure, aged AZ years
Miss Bannahan lived here about Il
years previous to going to Boston abou
seven years ago. The remains wer
brought here for burial, the funeral beinl
held at St. Aloysius church yesterday
morning, Rev. J. A. Lynch officiating
She leaves two brothers and six sisters
Michael, John, Mrs. Della Flood anC
Mrs. Kate OKeeie, of this village; Mrs
Owen Toher of St. Iohnsbury Centre
Mrs. Ellen O'Keete OF Boston; Mrs
Thomas Flood of Lyndon, and Mrs
lack Broderick OF Barre. All these were
present at the funeral and among the
other relatives in attendance were two
nieces, Misses Rose and Emma Flood, OIL
Boston.
Spaulding.
lydia A. Powers. wife of John W.
Spaulding, died at her home, AZ Concord
avenue, Sunday of dysentery, after an i'll
ness Olive days. The funeral was held at
the house Monday afternoon, Rev. A.
Francis Walch Of the church of the Mes
siah officiating. The bearers were her
two sons, B. Milo and Oliver T., Mr..
Brown and Charles Farr. The burial
was at East St. Johnsbury. Mrs. Spaul-
ding was born in Waterford u years
ago, and married Mr.. Spaulding 40
years ago. A few years later they NOV
ed to East St. Johnsbury, and later liv-
ed in the Spaulding neighborhood for
few years. They then came to this
village and have since resided here. Mrs.
Spaulding has been in poor health for
three years having suffered two severe
shocks during that time. She was a
woman respected by all who knew her,
and her husband and sons will mourn
the loss of a wife and mother whose
only idol was her home and children.
Bernier.
Roland, the ten months old son of Mr..
and Mrs. John Bernier, died Saturday OF
cholera infantum and the funeral was
held Sunday at the Notre Dame church.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-09-17

From an examination of the creden-
tials filed up to this time of the members
elect to the house of representatives. it is
learned that Arnold Ball, of East Haven
will be the Oldest member, and Harmon
E. Eddy, OF Stratton, the Youngest. Mr..
Ball is a democrat and was born in
Newark in 1926, locating in the town OF
East Haven in 1874. Mr.. Eddy is a
republican and was born in Stratton
June 13, 1881. He is now attending the
University OF Vermont.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-09-17

The wood dealers of Burlington have
announced that the price of wood will
be advanced about Is cents per load.
This increase is due to the cold season
and the advance in the price of coal,
which have caused the consumers to
burn more wood than usual, thus using
up the old stock. Dealers are obliged to
pay more for the new stock.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-09-17
Rest.

When razor refuses to take an
edge, the barber stops fussing with it,
lays 1t away, and in little while, no
one knows just how, the edge returns.
II we treated our brains and our bod.
les that way instead Of wearing them
out on the grindstone, it would be a
good deal more sensible.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-09-17

"Now, l have an impression in nv
head" said the teacher. "Can anv Of
you tell me what an impression isY'
"Yes'm, can," replied a little fellow
at the foot of the class. IAN imnres.
sion is a dent in soft spot"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-09-17
Carl j. Greene.
WANTED!

100 Women, Boys and Girls to sell Baking
Powder and Coffee for Bicycles, Cameras
Morris Chairs, Dinner and Tea Sets, Rugby
Footballs, Punching Bags, Boxing Gloves
Bats, Balls, Mitts, Watches, Foot Balls, etc
This is an easy way to secure any of the
above articles, or host of others. For par
ticulars inquire of w. H. BURBANK & CO.
Barnet, Vt.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-09-17

enough names can be secured by this
plan to insure Manager Phinney in part
at least against loss, he will bring his
band here and will present the thrilling
and tan most brilliant spectacular fantasy,
From Battlefield to Fireside," in add.
ton to his usual mastery program.
Phlnney and his galaxy of players should
prove delightful attraction and it is
certain our music loving people will not
hesitate in assisting Manager Chapman
IN securing this splendid organization bv
subscribing for seats at once.
kiIndIy call at Gordon's drug store or
sena name to Chas. A. Chapman, man.
ager Howe Opera House.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-09-17

Paris has the biggest municipal debt of
any city. 1t amounts to 100000, 900.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-09-17
THE FIRST DAY.
TContinued from first page.

day morning and as result the oppor-
tunities to try games of chance were
somewhat reduced.
Tuesdays Races.
The races yesterday afternoon were
good contests and showed good time.
The following is the summary:
GREEN RACE; PURSE $3.50.
Diamond Wilkes, F. E. Batchelder, st. j.,
Tinker, N. Z. Richards, st. J., 2
Turco I'd. w. N. Randall St j., 4
Frank Muzzy, H. E. Brewster, Barton,
4 4 8
Time, 2.35, 2.391a, 2.39.
2.4o CLASS. poRsE 5000,
Corona, H. E. Brewster, Barton, 1 1
Jared II. T. Ball, Derby Line, 2 2
Cressada, Farr Bros, st. Johnsbury, 3 2
Gladys Wilkes ] Utton, Morrisville, 3 4
Time, 229, 2.2512, 2.26h.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-09-17

This fall brings the usual number
Of new ideas in the art of MEMS
TAILORING. | am showing every
thing the market affords in the way
of goods and they will be made in the
Latest Styles by the Best Tailors
Holbrook argus., 1902-10-11
FEARFUL MINE EXPLOSION
TREACHER0US GAS IGNITED IN A
 MYSTERIOUS WAY
Forger to Serve Eight Years fin San Quentin-A Large Fruit Crop in Santa Clara Valley-A Live Wire Causes Death of Valuable Team.

In order to make room at the Presidio for detachment of the Ninth Cavalry, now en route to San Francisco from Manila, Maj. Gen. Hughes has decided to send to Monterey two field batteries, the Fifth and Eighteenth companies, for permanent garrison at that post.
 After seeming endless litigation that has lasted since 1880, a period of twenty-two years, papers were filed Friday which bring in sight the clos ing of the Augustin Alviso estate. The principal remaining asset is big claim against the Mexican government.
 Edgar N. Coffey, an alleged army lieutenant, also known by many. other names, was sentenced Friday to eight years in San Quentin for forging note for $50, which he passed on Mrs. Barbara Allen of the Hotel Gallindo at Oakland. Coffey pleaded guilty to the charge.
 The railroad is preparing for the largest shipment of dried fruit for the month of October in the history of Santa Clara valley. The prune crop of the state will closely approximate l9O,OOO,O0O pounds, of which Santa Clara county will furnish 100, ,000, 900 pounds. The entire crop will be dried within three weeks.
 A dangling live wire at the corner of Point Lobos avenue and Cook street, San Francisco was the cause of the death of a valuable team of horses be- longing to the Richmond Bakery. William Stattler, the driver, had an almost miraculous escape from instant death. He received severe shock, and in his excitement endeavored to assist the horses. But for the timely aid of bystanders Stattler would have met the fate of his team.