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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-04-29
Life Insured for So, 900.

The Prudential Insurance COMPANY
through its Philadelphia agents, has in.
sured L. Rodman Wanamaker. son OF
John Wanamaker, for 100000
The premium on the insurance is over
100000 year.
This makes Mr.. Wanamaker one of the
most heavily insured private individuals
in the world, as he carries policies for
100000. His insurance is said to be
exceeded only by that OF King Edward
VII.
John Wanamaker, his father carries
policies aggreeating 100000, and
John W. Mack carries $1,25O0OO, of
which $1,0OO,000 was placed recently,
The above announcement should be Of
interest to Vermont policy holders as we'll
as to everyone interested in life insur-
ance as indicating that the Prudential is
already leader among lie companies
The commissioners report for 1902
shows this company for and away the
ieader IN increase OF new business written
and IN force in the state, besides showing
minimum percentage of lapses and sur,
rendered polio es, indicating that the
popularity OF the Prudential is increas.
ing everywhere.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-04-29
Paradis -Bernier,

The marriage OF Edward, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Paradis, and Alice,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John B. Ber-
nier, took place at Notre Dame church
Monday morning, Rev. J. A. Boisson.
nault officiating. Following the cere-
mony wedding breakfast was served
at the brides home, where reception
was also given them on Monday even
ing, when the congratulations of MANY
friends were extended. Dancing was
INDUCED in and refreshments were served.
On Tuesday evening a reception was
given them at the groom's home, where
dancing was again the order of the even
and refreshments were served. Their
many friends will give them another
reception at Pythian Hall tonight and
they will leave tomorrow tor a wedding
trip, when they will visit Boston and
vicinity. They were recipients OF numer-
Gus gifts, including a clock, sideboard
and set of sterling silver.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-04-29
Church Notes.

The theme of the sermon at the Free
Baptist church next Sunday morning
will be, THE work that God looks for. u
Communion following the sermon.
The usual services will be held at the
Advent Christian church next Sunday.
Rev. DR.. S. 6. Barnes exchanged with
Rev. DR.. D. N. Beach last Sunday morn
ing.
The following musical program will be
rendered at the 5 O'Clock service at St.
| Andrews church Sunday afternoon.
Pastorale. LebeI.
Anthem, 1.-THE Radiant Morn has Passed
Overture. Brilliante, Doieldieu.
Vocal solo, Jerusalem" Mendelssohn
Instrumental trio, violin, clarinet and organ
War March OF the Priests"
MendeIss ohm
First Church of Christ, Scientist, Odd
Fellows block. Sunday morning ser.
vice at 10 As. Subject Adam and Fallen
Man. Wednesday evening meeting at
7.30. Chidien's Sunday school at 1045.
The reading room is open on Wednesday
and Thursday from 2 to 5. Christian
Science literature always on hand.
A special meeting of the Uoiversalst
parish was held Monday evening, at
which it was voted to iresco the church
and make some other interior improve
ments and to install an electrolier for
lighting.
At the Church of the Messiah next Sun.
day the pastor will preach, topic: The
Vital Question"
At the Fl st Baptist church last Sunday
evening the pastor, Rev. c. B. X. Dodge, |
preached sermon commemorating the |
Saith anniversary OF Odd Fellowship.
Music was furnished by double quartet
and violin solo was rendered by Miss
Blanche Dodge. A large mum Der OF men,
oers of Caledonia Lodge, l. 0 0. F. and
olive Branch, D. OF R., attended.
The evening services at Grace Meth
'dst church will be omitted next Sunday
n favor OF the union services under Evan
,elist Durham. The morning service
md Sunday school will be held as usual
md the Junior League at four O'Clock.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-04-29
The Old Homestead.

BY actual count over 1900 tickets were
sold to the Old Homestead for Saturday
nights performance and the house never
held so large number. 1t was one OF
the best shows ever given here and Den
man Thompson loses none of his charms
as the years 60 by. At the afternoon
performance there was the best matinee
attendance Manager Chapman ever had.
Mr.. Chapman deserves the thanks of all
lovers OF the stage for securing such a
standard play and the attendance at
both performances show how such enter.
prise is rewarded.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-04-29
Mr.. Woods Paintings.

The death of Thomas W. Wood, the
Montpelier artist, recalls the fact that
the Athenaum art gallery possesses sew.
eral OF his paintings. One, copy of
Rosa Bonheurs, was presented to the art
gallery by Mr.. Wood and is the only
copy OF that distinguished artist in the
gallery. Mr.. Woods own paintings are
entitled ION Guard" and THE Argu.
ment and were painted to order in his
New York studio in 1874. One of Mr..
Woods nearest relatives was his cousin
Mrs I. M. Howard, of this place.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-04-29
Reception at the Academy.

The Junior Middle reception was given
at the Academy Friday evening and was
one OF the most delightful occasions of
the year. The hall was tastefuly decor
a'ed with bunting, screens and Japanese
effects, and the guests were received by
Messts Peck, Scott and Fairbanks and
Misses Spsu'ding, Merrill and Cutting,
all OF wnom were dressed in Japanese
costumes. The address OF welcome
was made by President Fairbanks, and
vocal mnSic was renderei by Mrs. Don
{. Stiles. The pant mime, "The Fish
and the X te' was very well presented
excellent dramatic talent being shown
by members # the class During the
evening trappe was served. Several
selectl ms were given during he evening
bv the orchestra, and all present showed
thar appreciation OF the eff rts of the
class and thoroughly enjoyed themselves
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-04-29

Lancaster Academy continue its VIC
lorious base ball career last Saturday by
debating St. Johnsbury Academy, 10 to 7,
in an interesting game. Lancaster took
the lead at the start and held it through
out, although the visitors put up stiff
uphill fight. Rich was batted hard in
the early part of the game. but the home
team did not do as well with Smythe and
Schoppe, who followed. Lanctot at first
and Bemis at second played the best ball
for St. Johnsbury. Marshall pitched fair
ball for Lancaster, but weakened toward
the end, when Bennett went in and kept
the score down. Shores made two bril-
liant plays at second, while Hurley and
M Moyle made pretty plays in the out6eld.
The score:
Lancaster, . q ooo tn
St. Johnsbury, OIL 60 I .
Hits-Lancaster. 8; st. Johnsbury, 9. Err.
rors-Lancaster, 8; st. Johnsbury, 8. Rat
teries-Marshall, Bennett and Leonard; Rich.
Smythe, Schoppe, and Greer. Umpire-Chas.
Dudley of Dartmouth. '
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-04-29
A High License Paper.

A syndicate composed of Frank N
Carr, Mathew J. Caldbeck, Harland r
Howe and Fred Gilman have taken ad
vantage of the somewhat miyed and
peculiar financial affairs of the Lyndon.
VILE Journal and taken steps to secure il
and establish high license paper in Cale-
donna county. They have bought the
subscription list and propose to form
stock company. They have also notified
D. u Wells, the former proprietor, who
is now in the mercantile business in
slower to remove the presses and print.
ing material which still remain in h,s
name as security for a mortgage ot
about $4,000, The syndicate hardly
know just what the situation is and sew.
raj lawyers are interested in straiehten.
ing out the affairs, but the above are the
facts IN the case so far as they have de.
veloped and the outcome will be awaited
with interest.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-04-29
Y. M. c. A. Notes.

The balletto table is being repaired and
will be ready for playing by Saturday.
Some names have been handed in for a
base ball team, but not enough to organ.
ize team, If there are any men inter-
ested their names should be in soon.
There was a very interesting meeting
of the Board OF Directors Saturday even.
ing A report of the work showed the
financial condition to be very encourage
ing. 1t was decided to ask the following
named gentlemen to act on the lecture
course committee: Chas. Horton, c. H.
Dempsey, Rev. A. Francis Walch, W. c.
Tyler, D. Y. Comstock, B. F. Harris,
Carl Turner, c. w. Steele and Rev. E. M,
Chapman. This committee will soon
make arrangements for the course OF
entertainments for next year.
There is considerable interest mani
tested in regard to camp. 1t looks as if
large number would attend
The regular monthly meeting of the
Board OF Directors will be held Monday
evening. May 4, at 80 O'Clock. The
first Monday of each month has been
decided upon as the regular meeting
night.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-04-29
A Fatal Accident.

Frank Puffer, aged 63 years, father of
John F. Puffer of this town, met with a
frightful accident at his home in Rich
ford, Tuesday of last week which resulted
in his death He was drawing rails for
ence in his pasture. In turning the
wagon around the load was overturned
on him, a wagon whe el passing over his
head breaking his lower jaw in several
places and inhcting a scalp wound and
other injuries. Mr.. Puffer walked home
and physician was called who gave no
hope of recovery. He was taken to the
Royal Victoria hospital in Montreal
later in the day, being accompanied by
his vile, his son John, of st. Tohnsbury,
and the attending physician. He retained
consciousness until his death which oc-
cured in the hospital Tuesday night.
The body was taken to his home Wednes-
day, where the funeral was held Friday.
Besides his son he leaves his wife and one
daughter, Mrs. D. A. Grant of Richford.
Mr.. Puffer has the sympathy of many
friends here in his sudden affection.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-04-29
At SummerviIle.

Madam Chadbourre went to Passump-
sic, Monday, to visit relatives for a few
DAYS.
Mrs. Leafy Battles of Merose High
lands, is visiting her cousin, Mrs. H. w.
Battles.
Mrs. Mamie Seavy of West Concord,
visited her sister, Mrs. B. A. Oumby,
last week.
Hugh Mcdonald, who has been i'll with
congestion of the lungs. is better.
Mrs. T. II. Underwood, who has been
i'll with bronchitis. is about the house
again.
Mrs. E. H. Plumley is seriously i'll With
typhoid fever.
Mrs. Mary Young accompanied Cheney
Smith to his home in Burlington, last
Thursday. Mr.. Smith expects to leave
Burlington after finishing his college
course.
Mrs. l.. M. Hodgkins is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Fred Gibson.
Mrs. George Young went to Boston to
visit her sons last Tuesday.
Miss Sargent and Mrs, Chauncy Milti.
more from the Sulphur Spring farm in
Concord visited in town, Saturday.
George W. Barrett went to Mortified
on business, Tuesday.
Olive Ward of Newport is visiting her
brother, John Ward.
Lorilda Tierney OF Barre is visiting at
her upcle's, Tom Tiernev.
Mrs, ]. Forrest, who has been seriously
i'll with pneumonia, is gaining slowly.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-04-29
Planning for Old Home Week.

The directors of the Board of Trade
have called meeting in the Armory at
8 O'Clock Saturday night to form an or.
ganizatlon for the proper celebration of
Old Home week. AS previously an
nounced, the Sons of Vermont of Boston
are coming here in special train on
August II, and the meeting Saturday
night will be to form an organization for
their proper entertainment. There ought
to be large attendance of our citizens
at this meeting, as never before has St.
Johnsbury been honored by such dis.
tinguished company as will come here on
Bennington battle day.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-04-29
The Ladies' Basket Ball Game.

The st, J. A. ladies basket ball team
wish to state to the Lyndon Institute
team that they were very sorry to learn
after they reached home that the l.. |.
girls had planned a promenade ior them
after the game of April is. Through
some mistake, the St. ]. A. team knew
nothing about the promenade, and their
leaving the ball directly after the game
caused some critical comment, as was
ascertained afterward, but it is hoped
that everything has been explained salts
factorily to both sides.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-04-29
Probate of Will.
SILAS MASTIN'S ESTATE.


STATE OF VERMONT, District of Caledonia
S. S. IN PROBATE Court, held at the Probate
0hce IN St Johnsbury, within and for said
o'strict on the 25th day of April a. D. 1908
A1nlnstrument purporting to be the last VIII
ano testament of Slas Mastin, late OF
st Johnsbury in said district. dece ased, 5eng
presented to court by Lille D. Mastin the
IS ordered by said court that all persons con-
cerned therein be notified to appear at ses-
Son Sos OF said court to be held at the Probate
OInse IN st. Johnsbury on the 10th day
Vi May, A. d. 1903, and show cause II
any they may have. against the Probate OF
saia VIII for which purpose it is further
ordered that a copy CT the record of this
orasr De published three weeks successfully
IN the CALIFORNIAN, printed at St, Johnsbury,
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, 1903-04-29
ST. JOnNSBURY CENTER.

Mr.. and Mrs. Chase spent Sunday
with his father at She field
Mrs. Josephine Bunker, who has beer
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Har
riman, returned to her home at Spring
field, Mass, last week.
The Junior Christian Endeavor will
open their missionary box Wednesday
A short program has been arranged for
the occasion. They extend an invitation
to their friends.
Mrs. Julia Pringle will spend her birth
day at ter brothers in Barnet, Wtdnes-
day.
Mrs. Bessie Collins visited friends here
Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Wright, who
have been living on Cliff street, at ST.
Johnsbury, will move this week into
Mrs Carlos Sargent's house. Mrs Sar-
gent will live with them.
Masters Walter and Dean Hall have
been visiting their grandfather, Mr. Hall,
at East Lyndon.
lanes Bradshaw met with serious
accident last week. While in a hayta
be reached down to pick up the reins,
when be was thrown out, cutting quite
severe gashes in his head. Eight stitches
were taken in one and FIVE in the other,
and three ribs were broken.
Florence Drown of West Burke has
been visiting at Mrs. Henry Lockwood's.
Mrs. Learmouth is caring for Mrs.
George Simpson, who has been quite i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Williams from Brad
ford have been visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Wesley Sargent.
Saturday night at the Grange meeting
will be Ladies night. The ladies have |
planned program for the occasion and
it is expected all who attend will have
pleasant time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dennie Trombly will
move this week into the Finel house
and Mr.. and Mrs. Dwight Simpson will
move into the tenement over Stiles store,
where Mr.. and Mrs. Tromby have been
living.
On Saturday morning the railroad
track was blockaded until 10 o o'clock on
account OF the wreck OF freight train,
which broke apart and then ran together
again BY the aid of several derricks :
the track was cleared and the line was
in use again.
Mrs. Ed. Shaw from Wells River was
in town last week.
Miss Matte Hill returned to her school
at Barton Landing, Saturday night,
after having long vacation.
Mrs. James Learned has been visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Charles Hurlburt, in Rye
gate.
The Ladies Sewing Circle ofthe Univer-
salist church will meet with Mrs. George
Hallett, Thursday.
Mrs. Jesse Gage. with Raymond and
Ebert, who have been visiting her daugh-
ter in Boston, returned home last week.
Mrs. John Jackson returned with her.
The monthly business meeting of the
Y, P. S. c. E. will be held ter the prayer
meeting Wednesday evening. ;
Miss Bernice Webb of Newport spent
Saturday with her friend, Miss Ella
Mclaughlin.
Mrs. Lee, who has been visiting her
parents in Patterson, N. j., returned
home Friday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-04-29
Huseum Notes.

The following list Of flowers and
birds has been reported at the Museum
since our issue of April IS:
Observation-Disclosures, Adder's Ton.
que, Early Saxilrage, Sweet White Vio-
let. Selkirk's Violet, Round-leaved Violet.
Downy Yellow Violet, Smooth Yellow
Violet, Kidney.leaved Violet, Everlast-
ing. Shepherds Purse, Blue Cohosh,
Dutchman's Breeches, Squirrel Corn,
Pantan-leaved Sedge, Lady Laurel,
Purple Trillum, Dandelion, Marsh Mari
gold.
BIRDS. -Golden-cro wned Knight, Ruby.
crowned Knight, Chipping Sparrow,
Yellow Palm Warbler.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-04-29
knights Templar Inspection.

The annual inspection of Palestine
Commandery, Knights Templar, will be
held tonight in Masonic Hall by Right
Eminent Horace Pierce of Barton, Past
Grand Commander. The Eastern Star
VIII serve a banquet at 7 O'Clock fol-
lowed by the mpli6cation of the work
OF the Order of the Temple.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-04-29

The PhIadelph & Reading Coal and
iron 20, forced a lockout at every one
OF its collleries in the Shenandoah dis-
trlct Monday. The men were Motif, 4
Saturday that if they did not work the
full nine hour day thew could consider
themselves discharged. When they re-
ported Tor work Monday they were told
i ln,ie was no work for them. Of43 col
H IN the Philadelphia & Reading
Soai ana Iron Co., all but II are shut
nown' Upwards OF 80 600 niue workers
are locked out by the Reading company.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-04-29

Strength and vgor come OF good food,
duly Dig -sted. Force" ready-to-
serve WI 'at AMI barley food, adds mo
burden but sustains, nourishes, invie COR
ates.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-04-29
To Depositors In the Passumpsie
Savings Bank.

TO comply with state law requiring verif-
cation OF deposit books once in five years,
you are respectfully requested to present vour
BOOK at the Passumpsic Savings Bank before
June /, 1903, for ratification
Her bert A. Hawley. teller of the First Nat
1onsl Bank, has been approved of BY the
Inspector of Finance to verify the hooks
1t Will be necessary to retain the books a
few days. A' d
receipt will be given and the books re-
turned as soon as possible.
Write name and post office clearly.
VIM. S BOYNTON. Treasurer
St Johnsbury, VT, April rs, 1908
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-04-29
Is There Iron

Great achievers,
men and women who
bring things to pass,
obstacles or no obsta-
Giles, have an album
dance of iron in their
blood. They take
tho initiatives. Ill.,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-15
GIRL LEFT THE BABY
AT BUTCHER SHOP

NEW YORK, Oct. 15.-Because
Butcher Joseph Modze found bounc-
Ing infant one month old in his shop,
No. 116 North Fourth street, VIII
Harrisburg, after it had been passed
on on several of his acQuaintances
he had May Supien of No. 81 North
First street arrested. He had seen
her in his shop with baby and sus-
lpected that she had deposited it In
his wifes baby carriage. which was
reserved for young Modze.
Miss Supien said the baby's father
deserted it's mother. leaving the child
to his wife. Finding where he had
moved, she deposited the baby in his
room. When he found ii there he
promptly carried 1t back to his wife $
home and left il for her. The wife
asked Miss Supien to spend the night
with her, and in the morning. Miss
Supien said, she found that the moth
cr had followed the example of her
husband and fed.
Miss Supien did not know what to
do with the little one. but finally she
! thought Of Modze. who had children
of his own, and would. she thought
probably take care of the little one
until one of its parents returned. Ac.
cordingly. she left II in the Modz,
baby carriage
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-15
TERRIBLE TRAFFIC IN
GIRLS IS DISCOVERED

NEW YORK, Oct. l5.--Letters found
on Il young girl arrested for stealing
iewelry from her father have given
the police the inside history Of Il CO.
partnership of Brooklyn and Manhat-
tan men who for more than year
have been abductng girls ranging in
age from IA to II years from their
homes in New York city and sending
them to Philadelphia, Chicago, st. Lou's
Butte and other western cities.
(. District Attorney Jerome has taken
charge of the case and his detectives
are expected TO make arrests in this
city and Philadelphia ut any Simc.
Rose lsaacson, IL years old, disap-
peared from her home at No. l02 Fot-
syth street, on August n, TAXING with
her two gold watches and two old
necklaces belonging to her father, 81
mon lsaacson. He secured warrants
for her arrest, but the girl was not
found at that time.
Detective Vale of the East Fifth
street station heard yesterday that the
girl was with family at First street
and Avenue A. When he went to the
house the girl ran to the roof and tried
to escape, but the detective caught
her in chase across the roofs of ten
ements in the neighborhood,
The matron of the Fifth street sta
ton searched the girl and found sew
eral letters. One was n copy of lette'
sent by Brooklyn man to his brother
in Philadelphia The Brooklyn maj
said he had been lucky in his canvass
ing and had number Of zine looking
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-15
ORPHANS INHERITANCE
VANISHING IN COSTS

If Howard Bedwell, l4-year-old boy,
whose home is in the vicinity of Medi-
ical Lake, has any more guardians or
If the court issues much more legal pro-
cess, there will be little left the young
ster from his share of the $4,000 insur-
ance in the Modern Woodmen of Amer
lea left by the lads father, Martin
v. Bedwell. Recent proceedings in pro-
bate show hoy small estate can be
dissipated.
Originally Towards share of the cs-
tate was $2S5.7l. His mother was
guardian, and has since married, re-
inquishing her guardianship and maxi
ing an accounting, obtaining from time
to time various sums for the support
Of the'children, the same being charged
against their individual estates.
On the 18th the superior court appoint
ed Otto Busch of Medical Lake, with
whom Howard had made his home for
some time, guardian. Busch was then
charged with $l0S20, Towards share
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-15

having been depleted to that amount.
On the 10th inst Busch was discharged
from his guardianship after making aft
davit that Howard was unruly, would
not attend school and was menace
to the peaceful bringing up of the little
Busches.
( OF the $lOS2O which Busch received
he accounted with the following items:
Court fees, 1915; constable fees,
$3.50; notary's fees, Sl.00; cash to mi
nor. sl25; expenses of petitioner, $50;
actual expenses in city, $780, attorneys
fees, $1,000. Total, $500. Balance
1890.
On the same day as the order grant
ing the petition of Busch for discharge
was received, the court made an allow
ance of SIS, which. was to be paid the
attorney of the petitioner before the
latter could be released from his trust
The incoming guardian, one FRANC
Main, is charged with $500 as the
amount of his trust for Howard Bed.
well.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-15
OUEEREST TREE IN UNITED STATES.

branches. In this manner the tree ha,
spread in every direction from the par.
ent trunk till it has taken complete
possession of the area mentioned.
A few years ago an attempt was made
to subdue this remarkable tree with
the ak. A man was set to work to ch4l
the tree into wood. He worked severy.
weeks, but made little progress toward
the Subsection of the living monster,
which grew faster in other directions
than he curtailed 1t In one direction.
The project was abandoned and now
the tree is being preserved as a natural
curiosity