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The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1904-11-08
OUR SOCIAL CHAT

All letters intended for this department
should be addressed to "Aunt Jennie" care
OF I'll Progressive Farmer, Raleigh, ". O.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-08-24
Bennington Day Observed.

Bennington Day was the occasion of a
gathering of the st. John de Crevecoeur
Chapter of the Daughters of the Amer
ican Revolution at the home of Mrs. c.
II. Stevens. In discussing further plans
for the remaining few months of the year
it was decided to procure markers suit
able for distinguishing the graves of Rev
olutionary Soldiers buried in this local
ity. This will be done as soon as seems
practicable as the year comes to close
in December. Reports were given of
the loan exhibit held in June and delic-
ious picnic supper was served in the open
air after which the evening passed with
the addition of singing and piano music.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-08-24
At Paddock Village.

w. L. Morris, Harrison Rollins, French
Carrick, James Flanagan and Uriah
Elliott have returned from the 6. A. R..
encampment in Boston.
A. L. Bragg spent Tuesday with his
family at Lake Morey.
Mrs. w. L. Morris has returned from
thrte weeks vacation at Greensboro.
T. J. Ward of Danvi1le is visiting his
daughter, Mrs. Hiram Laird.
Milo Hale OF Lowell, Mass, spent
Sunday with MIR. and Mrs. J. E. Ber-
trand.
HI. W. Durham was severely injured
on the lett fc OF, Thursday noon in the
scale shops, by the dropping of a so
pound weight upon it. The third and
fourth toes were completely severed from
the foot and the first and second toes
badly crushed, but it is hoped they will
be saved. A curious incident in con-
nection with the accident was that the
shoe Mr.. Burnham was wearing was
not torn or cut.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-08-24
To Support a Missionary.

Rev. Charles K. Tracy, the missionary
to Turkey, who with his wife has just
been assigned to the Congregational
churches in the conference for support,
gave interesting talks at the South and
North churches and at Danville, Sunday,
and at Lyndon, Monday. The confer
ence of pastors and missionary delegates
held at the South church Monday was.
very successful, II churches in the con-
ference being represented. Mr.. Tracy
spoke to those present in the forenoon,
and also answered questions asked of
him. Dinner was served by the ladies of
the church, and in the afternoon pract-
ical conference was held to consider ways
and means, and methods for missionary
collections. The county adopted the
new plans proposed, very heartily. Gale
donia County is the fourth one in the
state to assume the support of mission
ary, and the assumption of their sup
port by counties seems to meet with
favor.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-08-24
A Garden Party.

A Garden Party.
Mrs. Henry Fairbanks gave garden
party at Emwoode last evening that
will always be remembered as one of the
most enjoyable events of gay social
season. A long table was set for 80
guests in the grove below the house, and
decorated with apple branches loaded
with fruit, bayberries, ETC., while each
guest had a card with a four-lea we'd
clover at the plate. After a delicious
supper the guests adjourned to the par
1ors where there was evening of
merriment of almost endless variety.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-08-24
Alonzo Newton Killed.

Alonzo Newton was killed by the train
near the crossing at J. N. Chandler's
store Thursday afternoon. He was
driving borrowed horse and the horse
became unmanageable as the mail train
from Portland came down the track.
He dashed into the train and Mr.. New
ton was thrown quite distance By the
force of the blow and seriously injured.
He was picked up unconscious and died
about three hours later.
Mr.. Newton was born in this town
July 5, 1922, the son of Nathaniel and
Rebecca Newton. He was educated in
the public schools and soon went to
work in the sash and blind factory of
James Ramsey. He worked there about
25 years, after which he went into the
millwright business here. Later he lived
at Burke and Barton Landing, and at
one time was foreman of the Lyndonville
box factory. He then engaged in the
mlllwright business again, doing consid
erable work in this vicinity. He did the
work on the dam at the electric light
station and on the dam at the Center.
February %, 1862, he married Mrs.
Hiram Jones of st. Johnsbury, and she
survives him. He had two brothers and
one sister, but only one survives him,
Samuel A., of Plymouth, N. H. He at
tended the First Baptist church and was
a member of the choir for number of
years. He was at one time member of
the Lyndonville band and also of the
Paddock Village band when that organi-
cation was in existence. He PLAYED
nearly all the the brass instruments and
was a violinist of some note. He was a
member of the early St. Johnsbury
police force for some years. The funeral
was held Sunday, Rev. c. R. B. Dodge
officiating, interment in Mt. Pleasant
cemetery. A quartet, consisting of E.. S.
Smith, Frank Woods, S. D. Atwood and
Ralph Parker, furnished music. Those
present from out of town were Mr. and
Mrs. Warren Powers of Waterford, John
Ripley. Samuel E. Newton, George New
ton and Miss Carrie Newton of Lyndon
willie. The community extends its SYM
pathy to Mrs. Newton in her sudden
bereavement.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-08-24
Orders For Company D.

The annual encampment of the YER
mont National Guard will be held at
Brattleboro September 1. 2 and 3, from
which point the troops will be transpor-
ted to Manassas on September 8, to re-
tnrn and be at Brattleboro September
12. An order to that effect has been
issued by Gen. w. B. Gilmore.
This will give the regiment about two
days for preliminary work previous to
their departure for the South. The camp
at Brattleboro will be on the fair grounds
and the men will be quartered in their
shelter tents. The orders for the trip TO
Virginia will be issued as they are pre-
pared now until time for the regiment to
leave.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-08-24
East St. Johnsbury.
The Supper and Sociable.

East St. Johns bury.
The supper and sociabIe.
The supper, entertainment and social
given under the management of the ball
nine for the benefit of the Ladies' Aid OF
the local church. has come and gone,
and was, as anticipated, highly sue
cessful affair in every way.
The ladies furnished a splendid supper.
and the boys served it in good shape.
The small number at the supper was the
only feature of the evening that was at
all discouraging.
The entertainment was the principal
feature of the evening, and proved ex-
cellent beyond expectation. "Good as
we give SO cents for at the Plain"
was the verdict of many.
Miss Luvia Ellen Mann of Woodsville,
trained at the Emerson School of Ora
tory, had the most important part on
the program and filled that part admir-
ably. She won her audience from the
start, and they called her back each time.
The variety of her selections showed her
splendid natural ability and training.
Her rendering of "Sombre" and the
"Postofice at Jericho" were especially
fine.
Miss Cleona Tatro with her violin
was another favorite, and her encores
were by no means perfunctory. She is a
young lady of remarkable talent and
handles her violin in a way that would
do credit to a veteran.
Mr. May was at his best and delighted
his audience with his song and encore.
Miss Walbridge at the piano added
much to the program.
OF the local talent it need only be said
that all were encored.
After the entertainment nearly every
one adjourned to the vestry for social
hour, and made quick work in disposing
of all the ice cream and candy that could
be had. and the hour was late before all
had left for home.
The result of the undertaking is highly
satisfactory to those who had it in
charge, and proves that the community
is willing to support good thing for a
good cause even if the cost is a little
higher than the average of the year.
Rev. e. E. Grant was in Sharon last
week and delivered an address, the
occasion being Old Home Week in that
town.
Robert and Allen McCurdy of Andover,
Mass, are boarding at the home of
Albert Lee.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. Gould and Mrs.
Bruce of Passumpsic were the guests of
Mrs. M. P. Woods and Mrs. 6. w.
Dodge last week.
Miss Florence Drew will teach in East
Lyndon this fall. Miss Bertha Drew
returns to Miles Pond.
The Ladies' Society wish to extend
fine entertainment which they gave Fri
day evening for their benefit. They also
thank Mr.. and Mrs. S. w. Robertson for
their interest and cooperation, which
did so much to make the affair success.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. M. McCurdy of Ando-
yer, Mass, are visiting friends in this
village and St. Johnsbury.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-08-24
Rally at Wiiloughby Lake.

Arrangements have been made for a
citizens of Orleans county, at Willoughby
Lake. Tuesday, August 80. and accomo-
dations will be made for large attend
ance as the harvest is over and the farm
ers will attend from all parts of the
county.
Hon. c. J. Bell and Hon. Charles Fl.
Stearns will be among the speakers as
well as Senator Dillingham;, and possibly
Senator Proctor and Congressmen Fos-
ter and Haskins.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-08-24
School Notes.

School Notes.
All the schools in town reopen Tues
day. September 6.
Some changes in the corps of teachers
not previously mentioned are as folio ws: :
Miss Nancy M. Carr is to teach on Clay
Hill; Miss Julia E. O'Malley at Goss
Hollow; Miss Julia Scott will teach the
East Village school formerly taught by
Miss Mabelle Fulton, and Miss Fulton
will teach in Paddock Village; Miss Neva
I. Lockwood is to teach the first grade
in Summerville, having taught the Pad
dock Village school the past year; Miss
Minnie Coburn of Lowell, Mass, will
take Miss Margaret Nd. Ruiter's place as
superintendent's assistant, and Miss
Ruiter will teach the 9th grade of the
summer street schools. Miss May
Kennedy, a Johnson Normal school
graduate, will take Miss Silliman's place
In the 5th grade in Summerville.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-08-24
Local Events

Aug. "a. Democratic Rally.
80. Annual meeting w. c. T. U.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-08-24

We have a fair quality board, Gin, at
Sc. .5O-do for ordinary work. Then we
have large assortment ofregular grades.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-08-24

sented by the order with handsome Jr.
Order charm to show the esteem the
order feels for him. Walter Kellogg
made the presentation speech and Mr..
Aver responded.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-08-24
Democratic Rally.

The democrats have arranged for a
rally in Music Hall tonight and the
speaker of the evening is Hon. Charles S.
Hamlin of Boston, assistant secretary of
the United States treasury during Cleve-
lands second term. Mr.. Hamlin is an
eloquent speaker and will discuss na-
tional questions. The St. Johnsbury
band will furnish music for the occasion.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-08-24
FRATERNITY MEETINGS.


FRATERNITY MEETINGS.
HasweIl Royal Arch Chapter, No. II.
Stated Convocation, Friday evening, Aug.
26.
LEIGHTON p. SLACK, II. p.
DELos NJ. BACON. Secretary.
Passumpsic Lodge, No. II, r. and A. M.
Regular Communication, Thursday ever-
ing, Aug. rs.
GEORGE F. CHENEY, w. NJ.
DELos M. BACON. Secretary.
Palestine Cormandery. No. 5. X. T.
Stated Conc1ave Tuesday eve., Sep. 20.
w. S. BoYNroN, Comm ander.
DELOS M. BACON. Recorder.
Knight of Pythias.
Regular Convention of Apollo Lodge, No.
2, Tuesday evening, Aug. 80.
NED C. STILES, c. c.
III. w. Ellis, K. r. S.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-08-24
A st. Johnsbury Merchant

said to as latter examining my Endowment
Policies with you and studying their Cash
Values, and how they grow. have decided
that my payments are just putting away a
sum of money each year and in the end get
all back with interest, and my insurance
meanwhile for nothing: Is that it?" Yes
folks so in your weekly ads" And that is
what are trying to do every week. Natl
Life Ins- Co. of VT (MutuaI.) Organized in
1850.
W. " SPRAGUE,
Gen. Agent for NoTfeastern Vermont,
St. Johnsbury, Vt.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-08-24
A FREE SAMPLE.

The SPIR0 POWDER death odor persp
ration It's effect immediate and lasting when busted the body
feet dress shields clothing little busted after
the bath before dressing will prevent the dsagreeae prspraon
odOr Burning and tender feet pky heat and ehafng
cured by occasionally dusng SPR0 POWDER the parts
We have free sample souvenir post card Niagara Falls and
booklet "Use of spiro" for every Call and on
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-09-29
MARRIED.

WEST-GO0DE.- Miss Hattie NJ.
Goode and Albert +. West were mar
ried at the home of the BRIDES pa.
rents, corner of Shipping and North
Capital streets, in North Salem, yes.
terday September 2s, 1904, at s
o'clock p. m, Rev. John Glenn, of
Portland, performing the ceremony.
Only the relatives and few inti-
mate friends were present.
The bride is the eldest daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs, J. +, Goode, and is a
handsome young lady. She has resid
ed in this city for many years, and has
won many friends by her charming
The groom is a resident of this city,
where he is well-known as most esti.
mable young man.
They left this morning for a wedding
trip to Puget Sound, after which they
will return to this city and make their
future home.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-09-29
SALEM
DIRECT
PRIMARY
City Authorities Have
Decided the
Matter
Will Go to No Expense Under
a Doubtful Direct Prim>
ary Law

An effort is being made by various
parties to force this city to hold a
nominating primary under the U'Ren
direct primary law.
The attorney general has decided
that it has no application to any elec-
tion until 1906.
1t is generally understood that the
registration features of the law are in
consistent, if not entirely impracti-
cable.
The Salem city authorities have de.
cided to hold simple direct primary,
just as was held last year by the Re.
publicans.
That primary requires no complicated
law, costs the taxpayer not a. penny,
and requires no registration.
The Salem city authorities have
shown wisdom in adhering to real di-
rect nomination.
The Corvallis Times says:
Senator uFlton declares it to be his
belief that the primary election law is
unconstitutional. On the ground that
the voter is required to announce his
political preferences.
Whether constitutional or not, the
law is one that people in all human
probability will speedily tire of. For
an ordinary state election, it, .iu fact,
provides for two instead of one, with
all the machinery, paraphernalia,
blanks and ballots incident to one elec-
tion, and therein will prove unneces-
sarily expensive. In nominating can
didates in towns of 1000 and over, it
compels a form of nominating candi-
dates that costs more than does a whole
city election. Instead of eliminating
bosses, as it's purpose is declared to be,
it opens up a rare field for the talents
and manipulations of bosses. Under it,
the boss can mass his followers more
completely and >compactly for given
candidate than can others, and by
hocus pocus nominate his own tool with
a smaller percentage of voters than is
possible under convention method.
A final and fatal objection is that
the candidate with the largest financial
means stands the best chance of being
nominated, and since he most likely
to be the candidate of the boss, it is
the boss who will reap the benefits of
the new plan. The sending of emissar-
les and cash out into country precincts
to line voters up, will be the new spec
tacle in nominating governors, secre-
taries of state and other important Of
fees, in the future, if the primary
election law stands the test of the
courts and time.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-09-29
Fearful odds Against Him.

Bedridden, alone and destitute. Such,
in brief was the condition of an old
soldier by name of ]. J. Havens, Yer.
sailles, o. For years he was troubled
with Kidney disease and neither doc
tors nor medicine gave him relief. At
length he tried Electric Bitters. II put
him on his feet in short order and now
he testifes. Pm on the road to COM
plete recovery" Best on earth for
Liver and Kidney troubles and all
forms of Stomach and Bowel com.
plants. Only so. Guaranteed by ]. C.
Perry, druggist.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-09-29
DR.. Gunn's Blood and Nerve Tonic

There is not a woman in this land
but at some time in her life would
have been the better for the use Of
this Tonic. For diseases peculiar to
women a better medicine was never
made. 1t is composed Of the ingredi-
ents from which the system has been
deprived by disease, overwork or dissi-
patton. It enters at once into the cir
eulation, building up the tissues that
have wasted, making pure, rich blood
in the most direct way. For weak, ner-
vous, and unsteady people, pimply,
pale or ileshless people, it will make
strsng, steady nerves and give the
complexion that wholesome look that
indicates health, producing good, solid
flesh at the rate Of to pounds per
week. Druggists sell it for 75c per
box, or 3 boxes for g. II should be
taken after meals, one or two tablets
each time.
Fore sale By DR.. S. C. Stone. drugglat.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-09-29
Report Favors Goodnough.

Washington, Sept. 29.-H. d. Pierce,
third assistant secretary of state, has
completed his investigation of the case
of Consul Goonough, of Shanghai, and
made his report to President Roosevelt.
1t is stated unofficially that the re-
port favors the accused, but it may not
be final, mad those who pressed the
charges are preparing further evil
dence.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-09-29
BLoSsER

BLOSSER - MILLS. - At the court
house, Wednesday,, September 2S,
1904, Miss Elva Mills to Mr.. John
Blosser, County Judge Scott officiat.
ing
The contracting parties both reside
in Hubbard, where will reside in fu.
ture. The bride is the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. II, S. Mills, and is a handsome
and accomplished young lady. The
groom is young man of sterling quail.
tiles, and is prosperous farmer of
that neighborhood.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-09-29
Landon,s Body Pound.

The body of Louie Landon was
fOuni yesterday in the Clackamas two
and one-half miles above Estacada and
was brought here this morning on the
overland, The funeral will be held at
the house tomorrow at o'clock. In
terment win be had in City View Gem
etery.
He was born in Port Oxford, Curry
county, Oregon, December 80, 1884.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-09-29
strawberries in october.

A. Aufrance brought into the gro
cery store of Fuller & Douglas tho first
picking of October Strawberries the
Magoon-perfect beauties. The patch
is in bloom, and will furnish strawber.
rios until frost comes.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-09-29
ACADEMY OF THE SA-
CRED HEART


The forty-second scholastic year
begins September ~. Sanitary and
other Improvements lately made In
the building Academic. commercial,
grammar grades intermediate and
primary courses. PuDils prepared for
teachers certificates. Full eOurse In
music Particular attention paid 70
health and moral training. Address
Sister Superior
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-09-29
King May Mary.

Berlin, Sept, 29.-It is reported that
the betrothal of Kinf Alfonso Of Spain
and the Duchess Marie Antoinete Of
Mecklinburg Schwerin will shortly be
announced.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-09-29
Removal Notice.

C. A. Whale, the well-known music
dealer, has removed his stock of pi.
amos and organs to the J. L. Freeland
store, at 156 State street, where he
will conduct his business for the pres
emf. 9-2S-Iwk
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-09-29
PERSONALS

N ~ - ~ 49,
Mr.. and Mrs. +. G. Bowersox went
to Corvallis today, where they will
visit friends for few weeks.
Miss Kirn of Portland, who is visit
ing her sister, Mrs. c. t. Hurd went to
Turner today to spend a few days with
friends.
Mrs. F. Scriber went to Jefferson to-
day where she will visit.
Mrs. Ruben Patty and little brother
went to Corvallis this morning, where
Mrs. Patty win join her husband, who
went there last week.
f. NJ. Croisan went to Halsey this
morning, where he goes to look after
his farm.
Vernon Odekirk, of Woodburn, is a
Salem visitor today.
Mrs A. Mccullough, of Portland, is
the guest of Mrs, Frank Frisby for for
few days.
NJ. w. Hunt came in from his ranch
today. His children are attending
school at Salem.
Art Smith of Jefferson, has gone to
Moro TO make his home.
J. S. Shanks, of Turner, had a big
auction sale Wednesday, and will re.
move to Eastern Oregon.
State Treasurer Moore went to Port
land today on business.
Miss Tessa Dent, of Portland, is Wis.
iting friends in this city.
Judge and Mrs. c. L. wolverton are
spending the day in Portland.
Mrs. w. d. Carter has returned to
Portland, after a visit with relatives
here.
Miss Irene Alisky, of Portland, is
visiting Miss Emma Godfrey for few
weeks.
Mrs. Frank Hall and Mrs. Young, of
Woodburn, were visitors in Salem yes.
terday.
Mrs. f. NJ. Cooper returned to her
home at New Era last evening, after
a short visit here
Miss Clearwater went to Portland
last evening, where she will visit
friends for a few weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Hansen, newly
married. left for Portland this morn.
ingS accompanied by trunk decorated
with old shoes.
Mrs. Albert Grilley and little child,
of Boise, Idaho, returned to her home
last evening, after a visit with her pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs Isaac Steiner, on
the Garden road.
Mrs. Claud Privett. of Colfax, Wash.
who is visiting in this city, left last
evening for Gervais, where she will
visit her parents.
Mrs. f. +. Bradford and daughter, of
Astoria, who have been spending the
past week with friends here, returned
home last evening.
w. II. Richardson and Howard Gleim,
of Portland, were in the city last ev.
ening, and sold out their timber claims
for the sum of $4,000.
j. w. Clemens, living above Water.
loo, was summoned to Gervais yester-
day, to attend the bedside of his wife,
who is quite sick at the home of rela-
tives near that place. Lebanon Ex-
press Advance.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. J. Chester, of Fair
field, Iowa, are in the city visiting at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. John Bayne
They are on their way home from at
tending the conclave at San Francisco.
c. A. johnson, former proprietor of
the Unique cleaning parlors has re.
turned from Baker City and entered
into partnership with A. II. Williams,
the present proprietor of that place.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Conner went to
Yonealla this morning, where they will
make their future home. Mr.. Conner
went there about six months ago and
took up a homestead, and they go there
now to reside. They are but recently
from the East, but thing Oregon is a
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-09-29
Building Collapsed.

Chicago, Sept. 29.-One man was
killed aud FIVE seriously injured by the
collapse Of building at Ashland av-
enue and Fifth street al noon. All
were workmen on the building, which
Was being constructed. II was owned
by Alderman Carey. IL il claimed the
accident was caused By faulty e0astrue.
tion.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-09-29
Figures Are Correct.

The Salem Journal has figured out
that red clover pays $94 an acre in Ore
gon, Logan berries $3.50, strawberries
$l56, grapes 5000 to $4OO, Alfalfa $50, a
Ss-cow dairy $4,000 a year and onions
$1,000 to $500, indicating that there
is money in other things than wheat
Albany Democrat.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-09-29
BORN.

To Mr.. and Mrs. Frank w.
Allen, at Sumpter, Oregon, on Sep
tember 10, 1904, son.
Mrs. Allen was formerly Miss Mat
tie Hunt, of this city.