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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-07-22
ST. JOHNSBURY CENTER.

The Christian Endeavor society will
| give their japanese lawn party, Friday
night, on the church lawn. Miss Webb
OF Newport, in japanese costume, Will
give some of her famous Rotations. II
it should be rainy the lawn party would
be postponed. But it is hoped that the
evening will be pleasant and that many
may come and make the occasion a
pleasant one.
Mrs. Hattie Brockway, who has been
visiting at Barton Landing for the last
two weeks, returned home on Saturday.
The Ladies Aid will meet again in the
vestry on Thursday as quilting remains
to be done.
Lutte Losten OF St. Johnsbury has
rented the tenement formerly occupied by
Mrs. Henry Page.
Mrs. Dick Sargent and children of
st. Johnsbury visited in town last week.
Mrs. A. N. Drew, who has been sick
with malaria, is slowly recovering.
| Master Wendell, who is very sick, is
some better at this writing. Mrs. Stan
dish, Mrs. Drew's mother, who has been
very poorly for some time, fell while in
the kitchen but no bones were broken.
Arthur Butler of Bangor, Me-, has
been visiting Bert Farnham.
Grace Franklin and her two brothers,
who have been visiting at Danville,
returned home last week.
Mrs. Mary ingalls, of Lyndonville is
visiting Mrs. Hattie Brockway.
Miss Ella Wright is visiting at Byron
Wright's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Mclaughlin
spent Sunday at his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. William Mclaughlin.
Baby Gertrude Mclaughlin, who has
been quite sick, is much better.
Mrs. Minnie Hill Of West Lebanon has
been visiting Mrs. Fred Hill.
The base ball game which took place
on Saturday afternoon on Wright's fiat
between the Y. M. c. A. boys and the
picked up team at the Center resulted
Is to 10 in favor OF the Y. M. c. A.
Mr.. and Mrs. Slade Piper of Man
chester, N. H., have been visiting Charles
Nichols. Last Wednesday occurred the
annual cousin party and general good
time was enjoyed.
Lottie Berry of Sutton is working at
Mrs. Dennie Trombly's.'
Miss Grace Fisk, who went to Lunen.
burg last week, will return this week
Thursday.
Mrs. Wesley Sargent started on Mon
day tor Boston to make visit to Mr..
and Mrs. Hall. Later she will 60 on a
trip with them, but it is not decided
where.
Bargains in rods at Eastmans.
Win. William of Bradford has been
visiting Wesley Sargent.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-07-22
Marriaees.

At South Ryegate, July is, by Rev. Mr.
Macarthur, 3. W Menut and Miss Isabe
McIver, both of st. Johnsbury.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-07-22
WANTED. FOR SALE, ETC.

LARGE PLEASANT Rooms with excellent
board can be procured at Main street.
Large lawn, broad veranda, everything
up-to-date.
GIRL WANTED for general homework.
Inquire OF Mrs. c. F. Gibbs, St. Johns
bury.
If THE PERSON who picked up a lady's
silk umbrella, beside theroad leading to
the Hatchery, last Sunday, will leave the
same at Main street, suitable reward
will be given.
For SALE-A covered milk wagon,
nearly new, also good top buggy. N.
A. MCDONALD, Bay street.
The Brooks-Tyler Dry Goods Company
have an elegant line OF mems fancy hose
for 25 and so cents per pair.
Strength and vigor come of good food,
duly digested. "Force," ready-to-serve
wheat and barley food, adds no burden,
but sustains, nourishes, invigorates.
YOUNG MAN wants position as team
ster. A. Z. Howe, Breton Woods Inn,
Breton Woods, N. H.
For SALE-Sixteen shares of Newbury
Bank stock of Wells River, Vt. Henry
E. Foster, Derby Line.
For SALE-A secondhand open buggy.
Cortland Co.'s make: price low. Call at
B. F. Weeks on Pearl street.
ELEGANT LINE of Hammocks all prices
81 to Sc. BROOKS TYLER Dry Goods Co.
OUTING CLOTHES, cool clothes, durable
clothes. You cannot beat them for the
money. Coat and trousers, $40 to $40.
International Tailoring Co., A. M. Good,
rich, local dealer.
For SALE: Millinery and fancy goods
business with we'll established and fine
trade. No competition. Address, MAUDE
E. KENNEsoN, Danville Vt.
For SALE. Pneumatic wagon, Con.
cord, cheap. Apply at this office.
Two TENEMENT house and two lots
for sale. MRS. JAMES GAFFNEY, 10
Water Street.
For SALE-Light surrey, nearly new,
top buggy in good condition. A. M.
Goodrich.
WANTED Cooks, cham bermaids and
hall girls, at the Northampton Insane
Hospital, Northampton, Mass. Apply
TO John A. Houston, Supt.
F. A. SCOTT & Co. want Is cars of
maple sugar, for which they will pay the
highest market price.
EDGAR F. ELLIOTT, Magnetic Healer,
IA ST. John St.
SMALL TENEMENT of three or four
rooms wanted tor two people. Inquire
at this office.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-07-22
Fred Everett of Montpelier was in

Fred Everett OF Montpelier was in
town the past week.
Clinton Carpenter OF Boston is visiting
relatives in town.
Mrs. E. c. Smith and son Ralph are
spending ten days vacationin Laconis.
Miss Eugenia A. Benoit is visiting
friends in Whitefeld this week.
Miss Elizabeth Larlie OF Worcester is
visiting relatives in town.
Charles c. Locke and family are in
Irasburg for three weeks vacation.
Mrs. Everett Morgan OF Minneapolis is
visiting her aunt, Mrs. F. D. Bowker.
Miss Grace L. Richards of Holyoke
has been visiting her parents in town.
Mrs. Theo. Ravanelle of Laconia is
visiting relatives in town this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilfred Poisson have re-
turned from visit in Nashua and Haver-
hill.
Louis DeBlois has re urned from a
visit to St. Marie, P. Q.
Mrs. H. A. Folsom of Barton visited
friends in town last week.
0. F. Perley is critically i'll and at this
writing Tuesday night his case is con-
sidered very serious one.
Mrs. L. D. Hazen fell at her house Mon
day and injured herself quite badly,
though it is hoped no bones are broken.
DIR. Ned c. Stiles played with the Bur-
lington nine against the Pattsburgs last
Saturday, playing second and third base.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-07-22
Fairbanks Village.

Mrs. ii. W. Wing of Hanover is spend
ing few days at ]. c. Wings.
Mrs. Edna Pond and daughter Louise
OF Chicopee, Mass, are the guests of Mr.,
and Mrs. H. W. Ford.
Mrs. ii. b. Ford, who has been quite
Ill Tor some time, is improving.
The young daughter of Barry Murphy.
VINO underwent an operation for appen.
dicitis last week, is doing well.
c. Z. Mosher of Wheelock is EMPLOYED
at the scale shops and is boarding at
Henry Bedor's.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-07-22
Deaths.

At st. Johnsbury, July II, Mrs. Alkaline
Joslyn Wright, aged IS years.
At st. Johnsbury, July II, Col. Dennis E.
May, aged SO years.
At Lyndon, July 10, Mrs. Farnum.
AT South birmingham. Mass, Ju1y 10.
Mrs. Caroline McGaffey Henrston, formerly
of Sheffield aged 72 years.
65 years. Ne~0
At Barnet, July IS, William Smith, aged 81
years.
At Danville, July is, Miss Carrie Chicken
ing aged 16years.
At West Concord, July II, Grace A. Doues
lass, aged 10 years
At st: yohnsbury July II, Wendell Oliver
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. F. l. Paine, aged 10
years, IL months ana 1s days.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-07-22
Gard of Thanks.

=, we wish to thank the neighbors and rela-
wv. Ives ioI their Kind attentions on the occa-
S sioI vi the funeral of the head of our house.
nola ana Green Mountain Lodge, N. E. o. P.
AM. anu reIatives for their beautiful floral trib
utes' Such acts of Kindness will always be
held in fond remembrance.
MRS MARGARET ELLIS AND FAMILY
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-07-22
Births.

At Sutton, son to Mr.. and Mrs. R. R.
Davis.
At Sutton, daughter to Mr. and Mrs
Della Whipple.
At Sutton son to Mr.. and Mrs. Everett
Lampher.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-07-22
Card of Thanks.

for their kind attention On the OCCASION If
the death Of our son, Wendell oliver. and for
their beautiful floral tributes Such acts of
kindness will long be remembered
MR.. and MRS. F. /. PAINE.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-07-22
Card of Thanks

Mr.. and Mrs William Allen and their sis
Ter, MISS Emily Frye, wish to extend their
neariIelt THANKS to the neigbors and friends
sister, Mrs. Wright.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-09-24
Court Proclamation.

WHEREAS the Hon. Harold NJ. Mctlur.
w President Judge o. the judicial Dist'ict,
composed Of the counties OF Srvder. and
Vnilon aud Peter ?. Riegle and z. T. Gem.
eeritng. E-Qs.. Ass'ciste Judges in and for Sny.
der county, have issaed their p'ecspt. bearing
date the ith day OF June A. D., 1908 to me
directed lcr the holding oian Orphans Court, q
court OF Common Pleas court Of Oyer aud Ter-
miner and General Court Of Quarter Sessions Of
the Peace, at Middlehursh. tor the county on
Snyder, on the Mond " Oct. 5h. 1908.
Notice 10 therefore hereby given to the Coron.
Or, Justices OF the Peace and Constables In and
tor the county OF Snyder, TO sppeaf 10 their
proper person with their rolls. records, inquisi.
tions, examinations and other remembrances
TO do those thigs which Of their offices and in
their behalf psrtain TO be done and witnesses
and persons prosecutingin behalf Of the Com
monwealth against sny person or persons are re-
quired to be then and there attending and de,
parting without leave at their peril. Justices,
are requested to he punctual In their attendanc.
at the appointed time agreeably 10 notice.
Given under nv hand and seal al tie sheriff $
1903
ClAS. T.. SAMPSEII, heriiT
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-09-24
REDUCED RATES TO BALTIMORE.

ANIMALS ssion oil the Sovereign Grand Lodge
OF |. o. o. F. at Baltimore Md September II to
26, the Pennsylvania Railroad Company will
sell roundtrip tickets to Baltimore from all sta
ton on it, lines, except Woodber y, Harrisburg
and intermediate stations Columbia, Frederick,
and intermediate stations on the Northern Cen.
tral Railway; Lancaster, Harrisburg, and inter.
mediate stations on nthePhiladelphia Baltimore e
and Washington Railroad exclusive of stations
south OF Townsend, Dcl.) on September 10. %.
and q, good for return passage until Septen Der
2s. inclusive. at rate ofsinglc fare ter the round
trip, plus one dollar.
For conditions and s:op.over at philadelphia
on tickets ling through thtt point. insult
ticket agents. IT.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-09-24
TOUR TO THE PACIFIC COAST.
Via Pennsylvania Railroad, Account
Meeting National Bankers AssO-
citation.

On account Of the meeting OF The National
Bankers Association to be held at San Fran.
cisco, Cal, October 20 to 23, the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company offers a personally-conduct-
ct tour to the Pacific Coast at remarkably low
rates.
This tour t)he will leavcINew York, Phila
dclph'a, Baltimore, Washington, and oihe.
points on the Fennsy lvania Railroad east OF
littsburg, Wednesday. october II, by special
train OF the highest grade Pullman equipment.
\ quick run westward to san Francisco,
will be made, via Chicago, Omaho, Cheyenne,
and Ogden.
Five days will be devoted to san Francisco al
lowing ample opportunity TO visit the nearby
coast resorts. Returning stops will he made at
Salt Lake City, Colorado Springs, Den Ser and
ST Louis. The party will reach New York or
the evening OF October 81.
Round.trip rate, covering all expenses for
eighteen days. except five days spent In san.
Francisco, Si9O.
Rates from Pttsburg will be $500 less.
For full information apply to Ticket Agen,s
or Geo W Boyd, Generai Passenger Agent
Broad Street Station, Philadelphia Pa. e.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-09-24
Registers ) Notices.

Notice is Hereby given that the following
ma tned persons have tiled heir Adm iuistratDr.
Guardian aud Executors account IN the Regis.
ters Ofice oi suyder County, aud the sane
Will be pre-ented Tor confirmation aud allow
ance a, the Court House a, HiidIeburx, Pa on
Monday, October 9th, Isa
]. First aud final accouat Of David u. sny.
der, adm nistrstor u the estate VI susannab
snyder' late Of Union Township, deceased.
z. Account Of Lucy A. Aiyl-r ADM nistra,rix 4
Of tue estate ot Jerome y. Aiglsr. late Of Beaver
Twp, deceased.
o. rifstand Finl account Of Katie l.. ~.
rich administrative Of the estate of Benjamin
C!rieh, late oi sslinssroye. deceased.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-09-24
Widows Appraisements. A

Notice is hereby given th,t the JIlo.ir.
WIDOWS Appraisements under the sCO law
have been filed with tie Clerk Of the o,nhan.,
,ouf' OF snyder County for coufir nation NJ,
Monday tie 3th day of October, A. D. 1903.
:. Apprsisement OF Catherine Long W ,dov
oi Joseph II. Long, late OF seinsgrov. SNYDER
oouh'y rs deceased, elected to be taken n,
der the 1900 exemption law.
= Appraisemen! Of Sarah Lesber. widow q,
Robert Lesher. late OF Monroe ,ownsbi, s,r
der County, Pa. decease elected To he ,aL.n
under the $50 exemption law.
3. Appraisement ot tAmanda Wa,n., w;ao,,.
OF Edward Wagner late OF We., Be.y., ,o,,,,,.
ship, snyder County, Pa, deceased elected 10
be taken under the $500 exemption law.
:. Apprsisement Of Mary p. Laudep.laver.
widow Of d. W. Lsudenslager, late Of s.lin.
grove snyder County, Pa, dece a-ed. elected
70 he taken under the 5000 exemption
law.
= App'slse'helt 10 Annie >. Uaines. widow
oi Horace Haine., late Of West Beaver tow.
mp >nyder County, Pa, deceased. elected
10 be taken under the $40. exemption law.
.. Appraiseuent Of Margars. J. stlm.lio,
widow Of Palmer J.. stimeling late of Frank
lin township. Snyder County Pa, deceased.
elected % be taken under the S3JJ exepp,ion
law.
:. App'a' sement Of Elizabeth Klipglpr.
widow 70, Lao. X lit lgIeT late a, p.,,,, -.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-09-24

"There!" exclaimed Mrs. Lashem.
upon her return from the dentists.
I'm glad that tooth is out; It will
never ache again"
"Of course, not" replied the heart
Less other half Of the combination.
ITS beyond the reach OF your tongue
now" w."-Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-09-24
The Nature of the Beast.

The Philesopher-Well. whR rs the
matter?
The Man-Jones and I had a differ
ence Of opinion, and he called me mule.
The Philosopher-Well?
The Man-So I kicked him. and
This Philosopher-Thus proved him
eorrect.-Ally Sloper.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-09-24

Mamma" queried little Mary Ellen,
"!s the pen mightier than the sword?"
"Of course 1t is," replied the wise
mother. Your father couldn't sign
checks with a sword."-Chicago Daily
News.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-09-24
Good ReasOn.

Willie-Papa, is mamma supersti-
tious, that she picks up pins SO much? !?
Papa-Yes; she knows that II the
baby finds them there is likely to be a
death in the family.-N. Y. Herald.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-09-24
Meanest Man ON Record.

That's the meanest man l ever ran
across" said the book agent.
What has he dons?"
Kept me calling day after day. and
finally said he didn't care anything
about reading. but he enjoyed hearing
me talk. k."-Tit-Bits.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-09-24
At the Soda Counter.

She-They say the eyes are the win
dows Of the soul, believe.
He-Yes; and when a man goes into
drug store and shutsa window quickly.
the clerk knows Just about what the
poor soul wants-Yonkers Statesman.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-09-24

Olive-So that ocean liner really ran
down old Parvenoo's yacht, eh?
Minton-Yes; mistook Mrs. Parve-
noo's diamond earrings for fash bea-
conn Y. Herald.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-09-24

Brownovitch-Old Blowitz never at
tends church, does he?
Smithinsky-No. 1t isn't necessary.
observation-disclosures why?
Smithinsky-Oh, he's one Of those
self-made men who are always praising
their maker.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-09-24
Her Fear.

Husband-That new bonnet of yours
Just makes me tired.
Wife, feared that II would. You
never did like cheap things, you know.
N. Y. Weekly.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-09-24


Oyer and Termner and and General Jail d.
very and Court OF Quarter Session OF the Pc.
OF Snyder County held as October Term. &C
menSing Monday, Oct. 3, 1903.
GRAND JURORS.
Name, Occupation, Residence.
Boreman. Lincoln, farmer. Adams.
Benfer Michael saddler, jackson.
bingaman, Daniel, Jr., laborer. .linsgrovc.
Charles, h. + t,nsmith, Selinsgrove.
Feese, Ner ~, farmer. Beaver
Felker, ChaS + laborer Beaver
Eelneu Samuel farmer Chairman.
Gilbert Manus laborer Beaver.
''arman Roswell farmer Washington.
Gilbert James bricklsyer Monroe.
herman Charles laborer Middlecreek.
Hartman Job farmer Adams.
Kline John W farmer Adams.
h'ssinEer Chas farmer Washington
hratzer Milton farmer franklin.
Mengle Ph lip farmer Perry.
Maurer Jacob b farmer MiddIecreek.
s'ahl Hiram lst'orer Monroe.
shawver Joseph lAborsr Adams.
Teats Brian teacher Monroe
Teats =. NJ surveyor Monroe.
tpdegrove II mail il.carrier Chapman.
'anAandt Jas gentleman Middleburg.
Walter Sephares farmer franklin.
PETIT JURORS.
Bachman Lester teacher franklin.
Rover, Amns lnh r-.oSt.-
Brosius John A farmer Perry.
binganan 8 G laborer Centre.
bowersox Chas luInberman franklin.
Bingamsn William laborer Spring.
bingamsn James NJ farmer Centre.
HALEY Harrison gentleman Jackson,
Custer George farmer Penn.
Clelan Alfred Carpenter Middleburr.
Drecse Aaron farmer Beaver.
Decker Chas W slater Beaver West.
Erdley NJ Egentleman Middiecreek.
fe'ter John + farmer Jackson.
Co.'S o lumberman Adams.
hackenberg Jesse farmer Centre.
heimbach Lewis farmer Washington.
Hnmmei Lewis farmer Middlecreek.
LAWYER Solomon farmer Washington.
Leitzel James blacksmith MiddIeburg.
Lenis Richard r laborer Chapman.
Meyer Francis b farmer
Meyer Aaron laborer Spring.
Moyer c c laborsr Selinsgrove.
Newman Har .ey laborer Union.
housh Daniel gentleman Washington.
Roush Lewis laborer
heicbner George laborer Oh lpmap.
nay Frank farmer Franklin.
Ray William farmer
strawser j c farmer Perry West.
STUCK Geo blacksmith Middleburg.
smith Michael shoemaker Penn.
swhr'z benjamin farmer Chapman.
shahsr ;. F. laoorer Union.
Stshl David farmer
shoiiy gentleman Seinsgrove.
shanhacI Harvey farmer Franklin.
NIrawse: \ I farmer Union.
>chhee Henry gentleman Washington.
slesle John farmer Union.
Thomas Jonathan farmer Middec-eek.
walter Aaron farmer Centre.
Walter Elmer farmer Mduleburp
"lnerardner feter farmer Centre.
""odiIns William laborer Union
wagner VIM Il carpenter Penn.
iO'ei Banks W. lumbermsn Middlebury
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-09-24
Always the Wrong Way,

II wealth has WINGS"
AS some folks say.
We wonder why It does not fly
Sometimes our way.
philadelphia Press.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1903-09-24
Jury List.

List OF Grand Jurors drawn for the Court of
oyer and Terminer and and General Jail deli.
very and Court OF Quarter Session of the Peace
OF Snyder County held as October Term. com.
menslng Monday, Oct. 5, 1903.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-05-28
Orchard Cover Crops.

In selecting a cover crop, we should
consider the following points; We
must have a crop that grows quickly,
covering the ground completely; one
which is reasonably sure to catch,
one year with another; one that the
seed is not expensive, and II possible
one which will add something to the
soil which will aid tree growth, says
M. s. Kellogg. AS these crops are
sown In a usually dry season of tho
year, the clovers are not to be con.
sidered very seriously, as they are I'm.
certain Of termination and slow Of
growth. Above all. whether In or.
chard or nursery, cultivate the crop
under early and then cultivate, cult.
yate. cultivate; retain all the moisture
possible with dust mulch, and aid
In avoiding drought. In closing, would
say: Do not depend on any one crop;
have two strings to your bow, and
II one falls use the other till the first
one Is repaired. There is no one crop
that will uniformly succeed, and
each one will need to do some expert.
mentlng for himself to determine juN
what is best for his needs. The ex.
pertinent stations In the different
states are doing work along this line
and we must look to them to tell US
what crop is going to add the needed
humus and tree growing matter to
our very diversified soil; the average
nurseryman and orchardIst has not
the facilities nor the time to expert
ment to determine what is lacking In
his soil.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-05-28
ORIGIN OF MEMORIAL DAY.
Rufus p. Parrish Of Kewanee Urged
Commemoration Of the Dead.

MINUS - TdTTisH W NcWdnee urged
Commemoratlon Of the Dead.
Memorial day originated with man
who was recently followed to the
grave at Kewanee, ILL.,, by one of the
largest throngs OF old soldiers that
ever attended a funeral in town Of
like size.
The name OF this man was Rufus p.
Parrish and 1t Is admitted that a let.
ter he wrote to Senator John A. Logan
was chiefly instrumental in the action
of congress in establishing a day on
which throughout the nation graves OF
the union dead should be strewn with
flowers and their brave acts commem-
GRATED.
1t Is a matter Of history that the
custom Of decorating graves of SOL
diers was commenced in Kewanee in
1868, Ave years before Senator Logan
secured the action of congress ap-
pointing a memorial day. 1t is known
that Mr.. Parrish, who had always
taken the greatest interest in this OBJ.
servance, wrote an urgent letter to
Senator Logan, urging him to take In
to serious consideration legislation
that would set aside a day on which
all could join in memorial services.
Aside from the interest that Mr.. Par
IRISH took in such patriotic movements
he had a very interesting history. His
grandfather on his mothers side car.
rled a flintlock musket in the revolu-
tionary war, and the father OF his faith.
er was a recruiting officer in the war
Of 1912. He was one Of fifteen men to
organize the first Y. NJ. c. A. in the
United States. During the war OF the
rebellion and before he was an out.
spoken aboltionist and figured proml-
nently in underground railroad work
by which slaves escaped to Canada.
He was in the forefront OF nearly ey-
cry movement OF enlightenment OF the
community serving to foster libraries
and lectures.
Mr.. Parrish was born in New Hamp.
shire about eighty-seven years ago and
came to Illinois in April. 1855. He Is
survived by his faithful wife, with
whom he dwelt in wedlock for the un.
usual term of slxty.four years.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-05-28
Memorial pav sonn.


Respectfully Dedicated to the G. A. r.
Where sleep in honor martyrs for our
nation,
Lend, o, we flowers lend your decoration;
While to Old Glory, giving salutation,
Sing we our choral lay,
Hail, o. Columbla Like the morning
May radiant freedom light on thee be-
slowing,
All lands ilumine, and still brighter
growing,
Shine on to perfect day.
Hall to the People, who trust receiving
From patriot fathers. liberty achieving,
For all in bondage sore oppressed and
grieving,
VIII not their trust betray.
Hail to the Banner, freedoms falrest
token,
Flag of union that can meier be broken.
While hearts heroic, strong as bulwarks
oaken,
Guard 1t on land and sea-
Rest, o, we heroes Not in vain your
dying;
For, sons and daughters, on their God
relying,
Pledge like devotion; with you nobly
vying
In love and loyalty.
Hail, o, Columbia, every heart enslav-
ing!
Hall we, your Country. in her peril
saving
Hall, peerless Banner, In all breezes
wavingl
Flag of the brave and free!
Christian Intelligencer.