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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-04-27
SchooImasters' rIeeting.

OF the recent meeting OF the schoolmas-
tiers of the state, at White River Junction,
which was attended by 40 or more, an
exchange says:
Following the banquet Judge Stafford
gave his lecture on the Making of Yer
mont" This was the most entertain
ing, instructive and brilliant address ever
given before this club. The committee
on college entrance requirements submit
ted their report Gin three suggestions"
First, that Greek should no longer be
required tor admission to an A. B. course
in college; second, that committee from
the colleges on the invitation of the
school directors shall visit and exa mine
every three years the schoosl which desire
certificate privileges and publish list
of the approved schools; third. that the
certificate of the principal of an approved
school, stating that the student had
completed the requirements in a satisfac
tory manner and was prepared to take
up his college work should then be
received. Owing to the lateness of the
hour it was not thought best to accept
and adopt such radical suggestions
without proper time for consideration
and discussion; so the report was ordered
to be printed, and will come up at the
next regular meeting of the club.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-04-27
BARNET.

Charles E. Chamberlin and Irene 7.
McLaren were married at the home of
the bride at Barnet Center, last Wednes-
day, the ceremony being performed by
Rev. D. M. McKinlay.
Mrs. Carrie J. Worth, wife of E. A
Morgan, died at her home here Sunday
afternoon at the age of 40 years. She
was the daughter of Timothy and
Sarah Gilfllan Worth, and was born
and has always lived in this village.
Twenty years ago she married MIR.
Morgan and is the mother of six chill
dren, three of whom survive her. The
community is saddened by the death of
this estimable woman, so useful and so
devoted to her family and friends. She
was a member of the Congregational
church and of the Ruth Rebekah lodge OF
Odd Fellows. The funeral will be held
a the church this afternoon, Rev. Joseph
Boardman and Rev. J. K. Kilbourn Off
eating.
Mrs. Jane Lee White died at her home
near Barnet Center, Saturday, at the
age of 80 years and eight months. She
was the daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ph1neas Lee and was born in Peacham.
At the age of 20 years she married Jerry
Abbott Of Barnet and to them were born
one son and five daughters. After the
deceaSe OF Mr.. Abbott She married Viii
liam White and to them were born one
son and one daughter. All of her children
survive her, except one daughter, who
died in California. The funeral services
were held at Mrs. Whites late home
Tuesday afternoon. Rev. ]. K. Williams
OF Peacham officiating.
Mr.. and Mrs. Worth from East Barnet
have come to live with E. A. Morgan,
and Mrs. Worth will have the care OF the
children, who are now motherless.
Mrs. Mary Fox from Rumney, N. H.,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. DR.. Elliott.
Rev. Joseph Boardman from Plymouth,
N. H., has been called here to attend the
funeral of Mrs. Morgan, and will spend
week or more among his many Barnet
friends.
Miss Nellie Hall from Boston is visiting
her uncle, Hiram Moody.
Mrs. Henry A. Smith from East Hard
wick is visiting her sister, Miss Julia
Johnson.
Mrs. Leonard from Barre, with her
children, are on visit to her mother,
Mrs. Nelson.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-04-27
STATE NEWS.
Republican League.

At a largely attended meeting at Bur-
lington, Wednesday evening of the officers
and executive committee of the State Re-
publican League, plans were arranged
tor a state league convention at Mont
pelier, Immediately following the Repub-
lIcan state convention, June 80. The
officers OF the league are as follows:
President, Charles II. Stearns, Johnson;
vice president, George F. Leland, Spring
field; secretary, L. S. Hayes, Bellows
Falls; treasurer, F. A. Dwinell, of Mont
pelier; executive committee, Frank A..
Bond of Middlebury, c. 81. Darling OF
Bennington. DrL. w. Hubbard OF Lyn-
don, S. Nd. Flint of Burlington, F. D.
Hale of Lunenburg, F. c. Smith of ST..
Adams, DR.. F. w. Sears of South Hero,
S. B. Waite of Hyde Park, c. E. Emery
OF Chelsea, c. w. Wheeler of Irasburg, F.
D. Proctor of Proctor. E. w. B shee of
Barre, <. c. Fits of Brattleboro, F. W.
Pierce of Chester. Remarks were made
by Ii. S. Peck OF Burlington, F. c.
Smith OF St. Adams, F. w. Pierce OF Ches-
ter, DR.. F. W. Sears of South Hero, F. d.
Proctor OF Proctor and T. Nd. Chapman
OF Middlebury.
Bradstreees Vermont Weekly Trade
Report
Reports to Bradstreets show but little
change in conditions over those of the
previous week. The continued cool
weather and snow storm in the early
part of the week has prevented much
activity in the retail trade business
Because of this the farmers have been OBJ
liged to suspend their plans for planting
although they have been busy in their
maple sugar orchards. Three or tour
good runs OF sapswere secured during the
first OF the week and the total output
this season will exceed that of last year
by many thousand pounds. From all
sections OF the state reports have been re-
ceived sho wing an increase in sugar and
syrup manufac ured, this year being the
largest Vermont has seen since 1897.
Good quality and firm prices prevail
The granite and marble trade business is
increasing but collections are not up to
the standard. Manufacturing industries
OF nearly all kinds find a ready market
for their goods at good prices. The mills
are well employed and in some instances
not enough help can be procured to keep
up with the demand. In many of the
localities plans are made tor extensive
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-04-27
Academy Notes.

Last Saturday evening Miss Frances
Richardson and Miss Harriet Hudson
gave the first reception to the senior
class at the Richardson home The
guests were received by Mrs. Richar dson,
Mrs. Hudson, Miss Harriet Hudson
and Miss Richardson. During the eve
ming Miss Bessie Wright, Miss Maude
FolIensby and Frank Woods sang solos
in a most pleasing way, and Mr.. Flint
rendered violin solo, which was very
enjoy able. Miss Maud Brown played a
piano solo in her usual pleasing manner.
Delicious refreshments OF orange sherbet
and cake were served in the dining room
by Miss Florence Hudson and Miss Ger
trude Hyde. A most delightful evening
was passed, much to the credit of the
charming hostesses.
An athletic benefit was held in Academy
Hall Friday evening, at which $40 was
realized tor the baseball team.
All friends of the school are cordially
invited to a reception to be given Friday
evening in Academy Hall by the Junior
Middle class.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-04-27
Fish Hatchery Appropriation.

A Washington dispatch to the Bur-
lington Free Press makes the interesting
announcement that the senate committee
on appropriations will probably trans
fer the $4,000 appropriation for the
St. Johnsbury Hatchery to some other
locality in Vermont.
At recent hearing before the house
committee on appropriations, Mr.. BOW.
ers said: :" personally thoroughly ia
vestigated the situation at St. Johnsbury
and never expended a dollar OF that
$50, 900 which Congress first voted sew
eral years ago. l refused to expend the
money because to my mind it is not pos
sible to improve that water supply, and
this amount OF money would be simply
waste of government funds. We have
good plant, as far it goes, at St. Johns
bury, except that in summer the water
becomes too warm, and the plant can
only be operated with the greatest care.
I'VE may possibly lose all of the fish
we have during one night. 1t happened
on one occasion, but during the last five
years it has not happened, because Ihave
had temporary sheds erected which can
be taken down in short time and which
are placed over these ponds to prevent,
far as we could. the water from becoming
too warm. With as many good places
as we have in that state tor the prOpa-
CATION of fish there is no reason why
that appropriation should not be trans
ferred to the building of an auxiliary sta
ton under the management and super
vision of the personnel OF the station,
which can be done. l might be able to
locate station at Swanton."
AS the CALIFORNIAN understands the
matter, this appropriation was to pro-
vide for enlargement OF the equipment at
the Hatchery, including more ponds for
the development OF the fish. Of course
the DETECTION of the appropriate ton to
another locality will not interfere with
the present operations of the Hatchery,
but it will be good thing for Swanton
and the west side OF the state.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-04-27
At Fairbanks Village.

Fred Sanborn was in Barnet and Pas
sumpsic. Saturday. on legal business.
Mr. and and Mrs. Harry Wing and M.
Tully Wing arrived home last week,
after spending the winter in Pinehurst,
N. c. They visited in Washington. Bos-
ton, Philadelphia and New York on their
way home. A delightful trip is reported.
Mrs. Marian Mcdonald visited at
Henry Tubman's, Monday.
J. II. Wilson entertained a party OF St.
Johnsbury friends at sugar party in
Danville, Saturday evening.
Mrs. Huse is quite i'll.
Mrs. Helen Bowditch and Miss Leah
were called to Cabot, Monday morning,
by the death of her father, Capt. William
Baker. Mrs. Bowditch has the sympathy
OF the community as this is the third
death in her family within three months.
Miss Emma Sanborn is visiting in ST..
Johnsbury Centre.
Fred Gonyer returned today from his
visit in Canada.
James Walker was called to Quebec, by
the serious illness of his mother.
A. 81. Haviland has gone TO Portland,
Me, to visit his sister and other friends.
Mrs. Henry Robinson is quite i'll.
Mrs. John Hamilton is a little more
comfortable.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sears entertained party
of about SO friends in honor of their
daughter Celia's eighteenth birthday
and in behalf of their friends they
presented her with ring. Light refresh
ments were served.
7. A. McCarty was called to Lyndon
vile on business Monday evening.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-04-27
WHEELOcK.

Riley Butterfeld of St. Adams visited
his sister, Miss Emma Butterfeld, last
week.
Plummer Drown and Will Smelling
fl AIDED farms last week, Mr.. Smelling
giving Mr.. Drown 81 900 to boot.
B. F. Taylor of Hardwick was in town
last week calling on old friends.
Warren Wilson of Morrisyil1e was here
last week with. his on-in-law, Frank
Farr.
Riverside Grange met at Taylor's Hall,
Saturday, but few were out. A very
good meeting was held. Next meeting
will be in two weeks.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-04-27
Presentation of Account.
o. F. PERLEY'S ESTATE.

". e.
STATE OF VERMONT, Caledonia District, S.
In Probate Court, held at the probate office
in ST. Johnsbury, in said district, on the 23d
day of April, A. D. 1904.
Myrtle E. Perley. Administrative upon the
estate of Ormond Perley, late of st.
Johnsbury, in said district, deceased, pre-
sents her administration account for ex-
animation and allowance, and makes
application for decree of distribution and
partition of the estate of said deceased.
Whereupon it is ordered by said court, that
said account and said application he referred
to session thereof, to be held at the probate
office in said St. Johnsbury, on the 18th day
of May, A. d. 1904, for hearing and de-
cision thereon: And it is further ordered
that notice hereof be. given to all persons
interested, by publication of the same three
weeks SUCCESSFULLY in the Ca1edonian,
a newspaper published at St. Johnsbury,
previous to said time appointed for
hearing, that they may appear at said time
and place, and show cause, if any they may
have, why said account should not be allowed
and such decree made.
By the Court, Attest,
WALTER P. SMITH, Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-04-27
ST. JonNsBURY CENTER.
Death of MIR. higgins.

Edwin r. Higgins, who has been with
Mrs. Horace Ayers since last October.
died at St. Johnsbury, Thursday. MIR.
Higgins was a son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Leonard Higgins. He was born at Goss
Hollow, Jan. 70, 1910, and his principal
occupation has been farming. Twelve
years ago he left his farm at Keene, N.
H., and went to Burlington to work in
the Experiment Station. He remained
there only short time, as he went to
Marsh6eld, where he worked two or
three years on a stock farm.
His health became so poor then that
he was obliged to give up work and he
came to Newport, where be lived six
years with his cousin, Allen Higgins.
He then came to St. Johnsbury Centre to
MRS. Horace Ayers, and has made bis
home there since. He was member Of
the 18th regiment OF Company and
fought in the Revolutionary war. He
leaves sister. Mrs. c. {. Bingham OF st.
Tot nsbury and several cousins. Those
who knew Mr.. Higgins speak very high
lv OF him as he was a man who always
made friends.
He was Mason and they sent beau
tiful floral pillow. The funeral was held
Saturday at Mrs. Ayers, Rev. Mr..
WaIch taking charge. The body was
taken to Goss Hollow.
Mr.. Lee of Paterson, N. J., has bought
the Simpson place and will move there
this week.
Miss Augusta Brockway. who has
been at ST. Petersburg, Florida, with her
parents for some time, returned Friday.
Bert Mclaughlin is moving into the
Forsythe house and Mr.. Campbell will
occupy the F1nel house.
Henry Sherman of Watertown, Conn,
Mrs. Kate Brockway Greenlaw of South
birmingham, Mass, and Miss Augusta
Brockway of St. Petersburg, Fla, were
called, Thursday, to attend the funeral of
Mrs. Horace Brockway.
On Wednesday evening there will be
business meeting of the church and soci-
ETY. at the Congregational church.
The bible class will meet at Mrs. A. B.
Pringles this week.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Allen Higgins OF Newport
have been visiting at Mrs. Horace Ayers.
William Mclaughlin is still confined to
the house with grip and neuralgia.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-04-27
East St. JOhnSbury.

Mr.. and Mrs. Owens and Mr.. and Mrs.
Wark entertained their friends Tuesday
afternoon at their sugar place.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Slapp and daugh-
ter of Hard wick and Mrs. A. c. Powers
of Lunenburg were the guests OF Mr..
and Mrs G. w. Dodge, recently.
The Ladies Society meet with Mrs.
Stephen Rudd, Thursday.
Miss Bertha Drew is teaching her first
term of school in Miles Pond this spring.
The many friends of Miss Charlotte
Morrill, will be interested to know that
she will spend the coming summer on the
continent.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-04-27

Owing to recent snow squalls maple
sugar making continues in some noun
tain towns, but the season is practically
ended 1t has been the best, in respect
to both quantity and quality of sugar
made, since 1896. The average yield
throughout the state has been about
two pounds OF sugar TO a tree, while in
some places trees have given over three
pounds. A Londonderry farmer has
made 100 pounds of sugar from 800
trees. The best sugar has sold in local
markets for 13 cents pound, and maple
syrup at 81 per gallon.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-04-27
Korea the Pathway of Nations.

Nothing encourages the study of geog-
raphy like war. It was in 1871 that
Americans began to look up Korea on
the map, for at that time we were at war
with her: but there was only one battle,
and in that battle only one man was
killed-on our side. So the biographies
were soon put back on the shelf. In 1894
Korea again came to the front, but the
Chinese fed so precipitately before the
Japanese that before the biographies
were fairly open the tide OF war swept
across the Yalu and LETT Korea again the
Land of Morning Calm" And now
again 10 this year Of grace she is to be
made, though much against her will. the
chessboard tor another game. In 1928
she was swept from north to south by
the Mongols in their effort to get at the
Japanese. In 1892 she was swept from
south to north by the Japanese in their
effort to get at the Chinese. She has
been verify the pathway of nations.
trodden of every foot Il Century tor
May.
The sale of cut roses in the United
States amounts to about Sc 100000 a
wear; carnations, 50, 600. 900; viOlets and
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-04-27
Commissioners Notice

GEORGE A. GIBSONS ESTATE.
The subscribers having been appointed by
the Honorable Probate Court for the district
of Caledonia, commissioners to receive, ex am
inc and adjust all claims and demands OF all
persons against the estate of Geo. A. Gibson,
and. the term of six months from
the 4th day of March, A. D. 1904, being
allowed by said court to the creditors of said
deceased to exhibit and prove their res
pective claims before us: Give notice that we
will attend to the duties of our appointment
Gibson in Ryegate, in said district, on the
18th day of May and the 31st day of Aug.
next, at two O'Clock in the afternoon, on
each OF said days.
GEO. F. WINCH,
S. F. NELSON,
Commissioners.
Ryegate vt, April %. 1904.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-04-27
Local Market Prices.

These reports are for the benefit OF
those wishing to know the retail prices
of native products from week to week
and are corrected to Tuesday of the
current week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-04-27
NOTICE.

ST, Johnsbury Cemetery Associ-
alton.
The annual meeting of the ST. Johns
bury Cemetery Association will be held
at the Y. NJ c. A. parlors Tuesday even
ing, May 3rd, 1904, at 73O O'Clock, for
the election OF officers for the year ensu-
ing and for the transaction of any other
business that may legally come before
said meeting.
HARRY M. NELSON, Secretary.
st. Johusbury, VT, April IS, 1904.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-04-27
Commissioners Notice.
EZRA P. CARPENTERS ESTATE.

The subscribers, having been appointed by
the Honorable Probate Court for the district
of Caledonia, commissioners to receive, ex-
all persons against the estate of Ezra P.
Carpenter, late CT Waterford, in said district,
the 9Th day of April. 1904, being allowed
by said court to the creditors of said de
ceased, to exhibit and prove their respective
claims before us: Give notice that we will at
tend to the duties of our appointment at the
late residence of Ezra P. Carpenter in
Waterford IN said district the 14th day of
May and the LIST day of October next, at
one O'Clock the afternoon, on each of said
days.
c. II. HIGGINS.
B. r. SMITH,
Commissioners.
Waterford, Vt, April 23d. 1904.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1904-03-04
PAPER FURNITURE.

Entertaining and Useful Winter
Evening Work For Young Folks.
An instructive and entertaining EN-
ployment for the young people during
the winter evenings is the making Of
furniture out of old newspapers The
Household has told something about
it, as follows: The materials required
are a sharp pair of scissors, a bundle of
old newspapers, some sheets of tissue
paper, also gloss paper, a bottle of mu-
cilage or paste, some bits of string or
ribbon and few sheets of stout card
board
To construct a pretty table, smooth
a newspaper out fiat on an ordinary
kitchen table, and, taking up a single
sheet, roll it tightly, beginning at one
corner, as shown i'll Fig. /. When
tightly rolled, as shown in Fig. ?, paste
the last corner down smoothly, making
four of these spills" which form the
legs Of your table. Place them to-
gether and cut off the loose ends, max
ing them of equal length. Now roll
up smaller sheets Of paper and insert
them in each leg in order to strengthen
them. Push them down as far as pos
Bible at each end and cut off the pro
truding parts. BY this means the legs
may be almost as hard as wood. and a
little varnish or sizing will help make
them still more firm. Cut black and
gold paper into long, even strips and
paste them neatly around the legs, as
shown in Fig. 3, having previously
covered them with a sheet Of tissue or
gloss paper Of some chosen color, or
give them a coat of light enamel before
adding the black and gold paper.
When the legs are finished bind four
Of them together, using ribbon or wire
covered with ribbon, as shown in Fig
A. Three crOsspieces must next be
made in a similar manner and attached
to the legs, as shown in Fig. 5. These
crOsspieces can be decorated with
curled tissue paper and tipped with
gold or silver paper if liked, and the
intersections can be concealed by bows
or rOsettes Of the tissue paper Next
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1904-03-04
BUILT FROM Newspapers.

cut a piece Of cardboard of suitable
size for the top of your table, having it
either square or round. You can often
find q box cover that would do nicely.
Paste a fringe of tissue paper around
the edges. Cut fancy patterns from
gloss paper and paste on top Of the ia
bic to give it the appearance of inlaid
work.
The table top is fastened to the legs
by means of a needle and strong linen
thread, the stitches being concealed by
the stars or other patterns cut from the
gloss paper and pasted over them, and
the table is complete, as in Fig. 6.
Fig Z shows another variety of table.
Other articles that can be made are
flower stands, fern baskets, music
racks and bookcases. The strength and
durability of these articles will surprise
those who have not tested the tough
ness Of paper. They are strong enough
to hold plant or book or any other
small article, and are really quite pref
ty.
A feature of a church bazaar held re-
Gently in a western city was a booth
where paper furniture was sold. Dain-
ty specimens of handicraft brought I'M
looked for prices, their neatness and
: novelty attracting attention.