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Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-09-04
MOT TILL SPRING
Will Senator Elkins Get Busy With
the New Trolley.

The report is current that Senator
Elkins has decided to let the Fair
mont, Morgantown and Cheat River
Electric Railroad rest till next spring.
The franchises for the road will be Sc.
cured in Fairmont and the plans will
all be matured this fall, but no active
construction will commence till next
year, This is the report which gain
ed circulation from a letter recently
written by Mr.. Elkins, it is said, TO
business associate of this State.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-09-04

PooL-LAYMAN- Robert n. Pool
and Miss Mettie Layman OF this
place have been married at her home
on Sunnvside. They left for Clarks-
burg which was the former home of
the groom and will spend some time
there. He is decorator and will
be engaged on the First Baptist
church in that capacity. Mrs. Pool
is sister of Carl Layman and is
quite we'll known in town.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-09-04
Announcements Received.

The following announcements have
been received in town. Mr.. Langfitt
was student here several years ago
and is well known in Morgantown:
Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Pulliam
announce the marriage of their daughter
Mary Lucille
Mr.. James Valentine Langtitt
September second
nineteen hundred and three
Parkersburg, West Virginia.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-09-04
Whist Party.

Mrs. Frank Bannister and Miss
Mary Bannister entertained about
fifty ladies' at Mrs, Bannister's home
Thursday afternoon from 2:30 to
$50. Progressive whist was the
diversion of the afternoon. The
first prize was won by Mrs. Il. L,
Morris and the consolation prize by
Mrs. R. A. Hayes. Elegant refresh
ments were served. The affair was
altogether delightful, and the guests
spent most delightful afternoon.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-09-04
Paving Nearly Done.

1t is expected that the paving on
Front Street will be done by Satur
day evening. 1t would have been
completed before this but for the
trouble experienced in getting sand
and brick fast enough. This piece
of paving extends for $50 feet up
the street.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-09-04
New Pleasant corner restaurant.

Il you want the best meal in town
for % cts go to the New Pleasant
Corner Restaurant, Strictly first
class, good cooking and cleanliness.
All Kinds of game and fish in season.
Ice cream at all times. A good line
of candies, tobacco and cigars. Open
day and night.
GALLAGHER BROS. & FISHER.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-09-04
CASSYlLLE AND GREENM0NT
Clash on the Diamond Tomorrow,
Great Game Expected,

The Cassville ana Greenmont base
ball teams have been whetting their
steel for week or two, and tomor-
row afternoon at 2:30 will come to-
gether with an awful crash. Each
team has won a game and lost a
game, and the winner tomorrow is
ait" Cassville is said to be load
ing up, and the mighty Cannon, of
Mt, Morris, will do their twirling.
The game will be played on the
Athletic field and will be a hummer.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-09-04
Col. Frazer Delayed.

A telegram has been received from
Col. James G.. Frazer stating that be
and Mrs. Frazer have been delayed
in making a start for home from
Nova Scotia, where they have been
spending the summer They had
expected to be at home by this time,
but will not come in for some days
vet
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-09-04
Salem Colleges Opens.

Salem College has opened for the
fall Term with larger enrolment
than it had last year and the coming
year is expected to be the most pros
porous that the institution has ever
experienced.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-09-04
81 BSTANTIAL INCREASE
IN PRICE or GLASS
Secretary Sayre Says Specific Figures
will not be given to the Public Until
0etober-Glass Demand not up to
Expectations.

expectations
COLUMBUS, O., Sept.z3. A meet
ing of the directors of the, Independ-
ent Glass company was held here to-
day, and prices of glass for the coming
year were discussed. While 1t is
known that a substantial advance was
agreed upon, Secretary Sayre refused
to make the prices known, saying
nothing would be given to the public
until the October meeting.
Secretary Leopold Mambourg, of the
Federation Window Glass company,
stated to-day that no definite time
could be fixed for the opening, of the
100000 fire, He said that the de-
mand for glass at present was not up
to expectations, the manufacturers
had large stock on hand and: until
there was some decided improvement
in the situation, the fires would not be
lighted.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-09-04
DAWSONIN FAIRM0NT.
Swisher has Withdrawn and is Playing
IA waiting Game.

This afternoon a special was re-
ceived from Fairmont to the effect
that w. NJ. O. Dawson was in that
place looking after his political
fences. The, report that G. w.
Swisher has withdrawn from the
cubernatorial race is said to be con
firmed by Swisher, who is playing a
waiting game and has declared for
no one for his choice.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-09-04
Newspaper Change.

A. G.. Hughes is now sole owner OF
the Preston Republican as S. j. New
ell who has been associated with him
has retired from the business
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-09-04
NAMES SECURED.
Young Men Who Beat Mrs. Barbe are
Known Neighb0rs Paid Fines.

The namss Of the young men who
beat Mrs. BarDe at Burners ridge
have been secured, They were Carl
Carpenter, Will Kincaid, Milton
Moran and Mearl Moran. They
had hearing before Squire Hay
hurst and fined sums aggregating
$50, which their neiehbors paid to
show that they approved of the ac
tions of the young fellows. A de-
tailed account Of the affair was
given in this paper yesterday.
ALL Bannister shoes $500. Your
choice of any styles at
HIRSCHMAN'S.
All school supplies at the Acme.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-09-04
swISHER TO WITHDRAWN
Report Has Been Started That Charlie
Wants to be Secretary of State.

The report has gained some circnl-
alton that G. w. Swisher OF Fairmont
has decided that he don't want to be
governor or that he can't get it which
amounts to the same thing and be
will go after the place as secretary OF
state. This report can not be verified.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-09-04

THE fine line of hammocks at Geo.
|C. Hayes & Cos all go now at one
third off. 1t would pay to buy for
next summer.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-09-04

RUMMAGE SALE.
Ladies of the Episcopal Guild win
Hold One September 17-1S-19.

The ladies of the Trinity Episco-
pal Church will hold rummage
sale on September II, Is and 10.
They will have for sale a collection
of articles too numerous and varied
to enumerate Further notice OF
the sale will be given later.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-09-04
HARRY OVERFIELD
WAS DROWNED
Tragedy on the Maccabee Excursion Yes
terday.
BOY FELL FROM BOW OF BOAT.

Accident Occurred Below Vaudeville Landing
Nuzum Plunged in after Hin-John Gore in
sWamped Boat Body Found after Short
Search-nquest Hed-Drowned Man Nearly
PeaChed Shore.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-09-04
Ont of Sand Business.

Will G. Anderson, of the Flats,
who has been selling sand to build
ers and others in town, has retired
from the business. He had The
bank leased from r. b. Reed
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-09-04

OUR store wild be closed Tuesday
Sent. % and Thurs nv October LIST.
HIRSCHMAN'S.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-09-04
Bees took Possession.

A swarm Of bees took possession Of
the Phi Kappa Psi house on Spruce
street yesterday while the occupants
were away. Two windows, had been
left open and the swarm in seeking a
place to alight, found the windows
open, and entered. A large num-
Der of the bees bad killed them
selves trying TO get out OF the closed
windows, but there were still enough
live ones to retain undisputed posses
sion so long as they wanted to stay.
.
NEW fall shapes In Stets0n's Hats
Full variety Of styles nj
HIRSCHMAN'S
THE best egg phosphate at Ream'
Drag Store,
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-09-04

\. Go TO Ream's for what You want
N the drug line,
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-09-04

WANTED TO Wanted to sell
at bargain pool and billiard room.
Call on
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-09-04

An school supplies At the Acme.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-03-04
Woman's Club Meeting.

The March meeting OF the Woman's S
Club, held on Monday afternoon, in
charge of the domestic science commit
tee, Mrs. c. F. o. Tinker, chairman, was
very interesting and instructive. After
the business of the meeting a paper was
read by Mrs. Tinker on THE love of
home in our children; its development, "
which was especially interesting and
practical.
Resolutions presented by Mrs. Charles
P. Carpenter were adopted by rising
vote. heartily endorsing the work of the
executive committee in reference to
the appeal made by them to the voters
through the local papers last week,
which was a work that the entire
club would have felt it both duty and
a pleasure to have assisted in, but which
the committee did so effectively.
The meeting was then left to the
ladies who were to contribute the des-
serts and who explained their prepara-
tion-Mrs. W. P, Smith, Mrs. John c.
Clark, Mrs. Frank H. Miner, Mrs. A. b.
Noyes, who presented dessert prepared
by Mrs. A. F. Stone, who was unable to
be present, Miss Alvira Ball and Mrs. S.
d. Atwood. The recipes from which
these desserts were made are to be
printed, and distributed at the next club
meeting.
1t was voted to invite the Vermont
Federation to hold its next meeting with
this club, next fall
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-03-04
Cigar Store Broken Into.

Some time early Sunday morning the
cigar store at the corner of Eastern Ave
nue. and Railroad street, belonging to D.
Costa, was entered by persons evidently
familiar with the store and about 80
meerschaum pipes, some OF which were
valuable, 500 cigars, cigarettes, tobacco
and about 81 in money were taken. The
burglars evl ently entered through one
of the small windows next to the Avenue
House entrance, as the window was
found unlocked and there were finger
marks in the dust on them and burnt
matches were found on the floor. Two
parties have bten under suspicion as
wing committed the crime but as yet
no real clue to the identity of the bur
glars has been found.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-03-04

costs which amounted to $12 He
could not pay his fine and is serving 0
days sentence in jail.
The scale shops shut down Tuesday
afternoon in order to give the employees
chance to attend the March meeting.
"A regular meeting of the Eastern
Star will be held Monday evening. There
will be work to be done and refreshments
will be served.
C. H. Bagley was in Hanover and
Lebanon last week and added 10 new
names to the Merchants Association.
in the police court Tuesday morning
the cases of John Stuart and A. B. Car
rick for intoxication, were continued.
Bail was set at $25 and furnished in both
cases.
The comptroller of the currency has
extended the charter OF the First Nation.
al Bank for 20 years.
An exciting runaway occurred on
Railroad street Monday morning when
Nd. ]. Russell's seam sprinted down the
street. Fortunately little damage was
done.
The Coolidge & Stevens casket COM
pany, one of the latest manufacturing
concerns to locate in St. Johnsbury gave
an interesting exhibit OF caskets and fur
nshings in the Avenue House hall Feb.
26 2S. The display consisted of caskets
of all sizes and inishings, and large
variety of furnishings OF all kinds. This
display was a novel one here, in that
nothing Of the kind had ever before been
shown, and it gave those who interested
themselves in it better idea of the work
done by this enterprising company. 1t
was held at this time in connection with
the undertakers' meeting which was in
progress during those days.
Olive Branch Lodge, D. of R., will
hold a masquerade party and old fash
ioned supper, at Odd Fellows Hall, on
Tuesday evening, March 10. All Odd
Fellows and their families and guests
are invited.
Miss Fannie NJ Spencer went to Bos-
ton Monday to buy stock of ladies'
furnishing goods, small wares, materials
for art embroidery, infants wear etc.
This store will be known as the ladies'
one price cash store and is to be located
on Eastern avenue in the room now oc-
cupied by William J. Lowrey.
There will be a union meeting Of he
w. R c. and Cham berlain Post at G. A.
R. Hall, Saturday evening March 7, to
hear reports of delegates to department
encampment held at Rutland Feb. 25
and &c. Members of Post will meet at
o'clock sharp.
e. E. Sargent has been appointed
agent for the Northwestern Life lnsur-
ance Co., and will have his office at II
Church street,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-03-04
Montpelier Debaters Won.

The debate between the Montpelier
Seminary boys and those of St. Johns
bury Academy, that took place at Acade-
my hail Thursday evening was very in
teresting and was listened to by good
number. The question was; Resolved,
That government ownership of public
necessities would work to the d triment
of the American people. The first one on
the affirmative was Ralph B. Hooker
and the Others on that side were Eall D.
Evans and Benoni Moore. The Mont
pelier team was composed OF Arthur
Hervitt, Leon Morse and John Pierce.
The contest lasted about two hours and
the question was well handled by both
teams.
The judges, Robert Mackinnon. c. H.
Dempsey and II. N. Turner, after serious
consultation, gave decision in favor of
the Montpelier team, which was on the
negative side. Principal c. H. Daven-
port of Montpelier accompanied the boys
to this place.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-03-04
NEW ADS. THIS WEEK.
w Watch Lost.

watch Lost.
Furniture for Sale.
Young Men Wanted.
Star Lecture Course.
Scale Makers Wanted.
Grand Musical Festival.
Furnished Rooms Wanted.
Your Measures-J. c. Stevens.
Man and Woman Want Wrok.
Certificate Reextending Charter.
My Way-Welcome B. Eastman.
Tramp .Financiers-W. w. Sprague.
Insurance Agent-Spencer Simonds.
so New Spring Suits-Brooks-Tyler
$3.50 for 81 00-Chas S. Hastings.
That Surplus Cash-S. H. Sparhawk.
Bankruptcy Notice-Stephen Morse.
We Have So Many--Lawrence P. Leach.
Geneva Retinoscope- H. A. Belknap Est.
Our Offerings Randalls Department Store.
Pres. of Account-Jennie M. Miller's Estate
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-03-04
LOCAL GATHERINGS.

Charles Towle was arrested Satur-
day for assault and breach of the peace.
The case was continued and bail furnish.
ed.
There was large delegation from
Lyndonville here Saturday night to at,
tend the Manchester-Company D basket
ball game.
-"The Burglar" at the Howe Opera
House tonight, is somewhat different
from the usual order of plays, and the
plot is unique and captivating, quite re-
minding one OF that clever juvenile story,
"Editha's Burglar" In home ofwealth
and refinement all the scenes are enacted
where the burglary is attempted, and the
whole is frustrated by the artless endeav-
ors of bright child of six years.
About dozen fthe faithful attended
the Mystic Shrine pilgrimage to Lancas-
ter, last Wednesday night. Thirty. eight
candidate travelled the hot sands and
the St. Johnsbuyy delegation included
William H. Ward. WV. Sprague, Charles
Severance, L. H. Farnham, H J. Good
rich, N. r, Switser, John Beck, Harry H.
Carr, F. N. Keeler, c. D. Waters, Frank
Patrick, E. E. Gage and Andrew Folsom.
The St. Johnsbury orchestra play
next Friday night at saltwater, Nh
The Brooks-Tyler company are show
ing an elegant line of ladies' spring suits
this week.
Mrs. Fannie E. Chapman went to
New York Monday night and will spend
about three weeks in that city and Bos.
ton, studying the new spring styles in
millinery. The millinery store of Miss E.
M. Niles is to be closed until March 25.
j. 0. Drouin has received his stock of
boots and shoes and they are now on
sale in his Railroad street store. Mr..
Drouin has been in the shoe business for
40 years and purchased this stock from
dealers i'll Boston that he traded with 80
years ago. Mr.. Drouin will also run his
cash grocery i'll connection with his shoe
business.
The town school directors have sold
the old Summervile schoolhouse to the
seectmen OF the town for 5000 and they
will move the building to the town
farm and use it for shed. The select
men will fill up the hole left by the build
ing and the lot will be used tor play.
ground for the scholars.
N. r. Switser has sold his carpet
cleaning establishment to George H.
Jones.
Company D will play the University
of Vermont team in the Armory,
Friday evening, and fast game is as
sured. In order to claim the state basket
ball championship Company D must
defeat this team and they will do their
best to win the championship. Brattle-
boro Y. M. c. A. now claims the cham
pionship by right of defeating the Univer-
sity OF Vermont team. This will be one of
the best games OF the season for U. of V.
has defeated several fast college teams.
Game called at 8 o'clock.
Joseph Lerougx was before Justice
Worcester Wednesday and pleaded guilty
to intoxication. He was fined SIS and
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-03-04
Adjourned Parish Meeting.

On Friday evening, Feb. "a, the ad-
journed annual parish meeting of the
Church OF the Messiah was held at the
church. A supper was served bv the La
dies circle, which was much enjoyed by
over 100 people. Alter the supper, re-
ports were read from the various officers
which showed the parish aft irs to be in
a prosperous condition. Addresses were
made bv Rev. A. F. Walch and several
members OF the parish. A hearty and
unanimous vote OF commendation of the
work of the pastor was passed.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-03-04
Notary Public
Seals.
For Sale at the
CALIFORNIAN OFFICE.
Certificate Reextendlng Charter,
Treasury Department, Office of Comptroller
pf 1 he

Treasury Department, Office of Comptroller
of the Currency
Washington, D. c., Feb. "a 1908.
Whereas by satisfactory evidence presented
to the undersigned it has been made to ap-
pear that the First National Bank of st
Johnsbury, located in the village of st, Johns
bury, in the County of Caledonia and state
OF Vermont, has complied with all the pro-
visions of the Act of Congress 'to ena lie
National Banking Associations to extend
their corporate existence, and for other pur.
poses" approved July IL, 1882. as amended
by the Act app owed April IL, 1902;
NOW THEREFORE. l. William B.
Ridgely, Controller of Currency. do hereby
certify that The First National Bank of st.
Johnsbury located in the Village of st. Johns
bury in the County of Caledonia and state of
Vermont, is authorized to have succession for
the period specified in it's amended articles Of
association namely until close of business
on February "a, 1928
In testimony whereof witness my hand
and Seal of office this cath cay of February.
1908.
( | WILLIAM B. RIDGELY,
/ SEAL ( COMPTROLLER OF the Currency
Charter No 4S9 Extension No. 252.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-03-04
Total 1904
Majority for no license 140.
George Kennan Coming.

Large posters announce the coming or
George Kennan here Tuesday niGA as
the last attraction in the Star lecture
course Mr.. Kennan is no stranger to
st, Johnsbury audiences, having appear
ed here several times and given great
satisfaction. His subject next Tuesday
night will be Martinique and Mont
Peee" and it will be fully illustrated by
views taken by himself. Mr.. X nnau
nearly lost his life in examining The ruins
on Martinique and has thrilling story.
He has been for over 10 years one Of the
most sought after among all public
speakers and his lantern slices are great
aduncts to his interesting descrlp ions.
II cture will be a vivid lesson for all
one OF the greatest calam ties of mod
ern times
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-03-04
Bankers Meeting.

The Northern Bankers association held
their annual meeting at Hale's Tavern,
Wells River Thursday night. The st.
Johnsbury bankers present were W. S.
Boynton, Homer E. Smith, Herbert A.
Hawley, Gilbert E. Woods, and Charles
w. Ruiter. At the business meeting Mr.
Boynton was elected vice president and
Mr.. Smith secretary and treasurer. The
meeting closed with one of Landlord
Hale's excellent banquets.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-03-04
RECENT DEATHS.
Harlow.

Mrs. Anna Terrissa Tibbitts, widow
Of the late L. c. Harlow, died at her
home at -Four Corners" Feb. 21. Mrs.
Harlow had been in failing health for
some time, terminating in capillary bron-
chitis. She was born in Broome, Que,
Dec 2, 1929. She was married at New
port May 16, 1S49, and came to St.
Johnsbury in 1851, where she has since
resided. She was an earnest christian
and kind neighbor aud member of the
South church. She is survived by two
sons, E. H. and ]. T. OF this place, and
two daughters, Mrs. Ellen A. Tibbtts OF
Knowlton, Que, and Mrs. Eva M. Bemis
OF Spencer, Mass, and one sister, Mrs.
Eveine M. Jayal OF Iron Mills, Que. also
by eleven grandchildren and thee great
grandchildren. Funeral services were
held at her home, Rev. DR.. S. G. Barnes S
officiating. The remains were placed in
the tomb of Mount Pleasant cemetery.
A singular circumstance was the
funeral on the same day of one Of the
great grandchildren, Carl Hibbard, son
OF John H. and Edith R. Johnson, of Fos-
ter, Que who had died but seven hours
after his grandmother.