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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-01-20
BUSY DAY AT CHURCHES
Special Services Held in Several
Churches Sunday.
Visiting Ministers-Meney to pay for
improvements Raised at Presbyter-
ian Church-Dr. Cowan's Sermons
Evangelistie Meetings AUiIieers In
stalled DIR. Thompson breaches.

Sunday was a. busy day in Nor
gantown churches. Services vita
some features of especial interest were
held in nearly all the churches OF the
city. The icy pavements and cold
weather prevented few people from
getting out, but there were large con-
gregations, nevertheless, morning and
evening.
Nearly one thousand dollars was rails
ed by subscription at the Presbyterian
church at the clese of the sermon 10
the morning. The financial commit
tee wanted $500. tn pay for the i'm
provements that have been made, in
Guiding new carpets, wall-decoration
and outside repairs. At the evening
service, about $3.50 was subscribed,
making a total for the day of about
$3.50.
Rev. Edgar 2. Cowan, ID. D., Of
Pittsburg, preached Two excellent
sermons from the Presbyterian pulpit.
He is one Of the clearest, most logical
preachers ever heard here. His utter
ances are alive with nervous force,
aud he was listened to with rapt at
tention. He returned 10 Pittsburg
this msrning.
The special evangelistic services at
the Baptist church were largely at.
tended, and Dr.. Skinner preached
two of the best sermons he has yet de-
lIyered. His efforts are meeting with
success and the congregations who go
/ In hear him are growing
The Methodist Protestant evange-
iistic services were carried on Sunday
with renewed earnestness, and the
pastor, Rev. Aubrey Hess was heard
by large congregations, which showed
deep interest. His appeal 10 the eve
ming to the unsaved was especially
strong and eloquent.
After the morning sermon at the
Lutheran church, new church officers
were formally installed as follows:
Deacons A. II. Gantz, s. r. Keller,
C. w. Cramer; Trustees, F. ii. Wot-
ring, aud II. A. Nolte. These SER
vices were unusually well attended.
Rev. J. o. Thompson ID. D., filled
the pulpit at the Methodist Episcopal
church in the morning, and was greet
ed by large congregation, who listen
ed intently to scholarly sermon.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-01-20
Second Lieutenant Resigns.

The resignation of Hon. Robert l..
Gregory, second lieutenant of Com
pany A. of the second regiment West
Virginia National Guard, at Sisters
vile, has been handed in. The rel son
given by him for desiring to retire
from the Guard IS that good portion
of his time Will be occupied in his
candidacy for the nomination for state
senator in his district.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-01-20
ANOTHER ONE.
Dam 3 on the Monongahela Is said to
be WOrthIess-Wanta New One.

The condition Of Dam 3 on the
Monongahela is worrying rivermen
and big delegation of them are going
10 Washington to use their influence
with Congress to have an appropia-
tion made to rebuild the dam. 1t is
stated that any flood is likely to teal
down the dam and paralyze ira tfic on
the river for months to come.
An appropriation has been made to
rebuild dam and this will be placed
about a half mile below the present
dam. There has been some delay in
getting started at the work on &C
count of trouble over getting clear
title to some of the ground which was
needed.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-01-20
Mrs. Ely Will Entertain.

Mrs. John Richard Ely, of Fair
mont, has issued invitations to card
party at her home;Thursday afternoon
Jan. 81, from two to five. A num-
Der Of Mrs. Ely's Morgantown friends
were included in the invitation lis.
and among those who will attend are
Mrs. j. H. McDermott, Miss Moor
head, Miss Bannister, and Miss Wood.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-01-20
MORE ANNOUNCEMENTS.
EN-. q rant Wants to be Senator and
w. IL. Morgan Wants to be oh eriif.

Announcement is made that E. M.
Grant wants TO be state senator from
this district and w. II. Morgan would
like to be sheriff. The former is OPP
posed by Col. j. II. McDermott who
announced some time ago aud the
latter will be Ia the race with dozen
or more aspirants for that place.
The gentlemen are well known and
their friends assert that they will give
a good account of themselves in the
primary election.
A. b. Boughner has announced
himself for justice 10 Morgan district
and II. ID. Slime is out for constable
IN the same district.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-01-20
Hearst Gets Busy.

The switching Of the Democratic
National convention from Chicago tt
St. Louis was to nip the boomlet OF
w. r. Hearst. The latter has at
once ordered the establishment of an
other paper and this time ST. Lols il
selected as the place for it.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-01-20
DATE CHANGED.

M dfuutTuut Dali Nv VNitih "
Take Place on February 16-Concert
Saturday Night.
The annual masquerade ball is to
be held at the Turn Verein on the
night of February 16. 1t was an
nounced that 1t would take place on
the r. This was found by the com
mittee afterwards to conflict with the
Military Ball al the University and
they have changed the date. The
Masquerade Ball is expected to be
much more elaborate than usual this
year
On Saturday night concert is to
be given at the hall by the Seneca
orchestra. This organization is i'm.
proving very rapidly having many OF
the best musicians OF town in 1t.
There will be big turn out To hear
| the concert.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-01-20
CLAKKSBUkG JAKRED.
Slot Machine man Given Heavy Fine
and Impriso Hment by Judge Mason.

Judge Mason has shown the people
Of Clarksburg that he is not at all in
fun about the slot machines. He
sentenced Frank Gaughan, convicted
of operating a machine to three
months In Jail and to pay fine Of
5000. The others who have been run.
ming machines in that town are terror
stricken.
This is the first conviction but a:
the grand jury has been directed tc
specifically investigate the matter il
is expected that several other convie-
lions are to follow.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-01-20
ELOPED To OAKLAND
But Concludes to Get Married hers
Father Phones Consent.

NJ. L. Tucker and Miss Amy
Bradford, Of Mt Morris, eloped
Sunday night for Oakland. They
drove here where they were arrested
by Chief Price at the MADEIRA. Dir
Bradford, father Of the girl, phoued
his consent to th9 marriage OF The
couple aud "a license was at once
procured. They were married by
DIR. A. NJ. Buchanan. Mr.. Tucker
is eugased u Foltom. He il a
brother of Mrs E. g. Donley oil this
place. There aad heea parental oh
jections to the marriage.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-01-20
MUST PAY POLL TAX.
Fore igners will have to Cough up
Next Year.

There are said to be 500 or 600 Tor
eigners In Monongalia county who
never pay cent OF capitation tax.
These Italians, Slave, Hungarians,
and others are no more exempt from
poll tax than other people, and this
year, a special effort will be made to
collect dollar from each and every
one OF them. Mike Polato, the new
Italian deputy, will be required tc
give special aid 10 taxiug the for
eiGners
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-01-20
Theory is all Right.

Golfers Weekly has long article
on the Japanese and Russian navies
In the current issue. The article was
written by Rear Admiral +. E. Chad
wick who has fine theoretical know
ledge Of ships and their ability a.
fighting machines.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-01-20
DEATH FROM HYDRGPHOBIA.
Girl who Sayes Child From Angry DE-

Sacrifices her Own Life.
Miss Mae, daughter OF Joseph
Buchanan, of Golfers, W. Va, %
years old, died last plight, after suffer.
ing with hydrophobia since Wed mes.
day. She was bitten in October by a
mad dog.
The animal attacked child and
Miss Buchanan went to the rescue.
The dog jumped fol- the child and Miss
Buchanan caught the animal by the
neck VITA her left hand and held him
until help came. She was bitten on
the left thumb. Nothing was thought
of the bite until the malady Develop
cd
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-01-20
THREE MEN DROWNED.

Went Through Thin Ice In Wake Of
Steamer and Are Drowned Before
Aid Can Reach Them.
Three unknown men have been
drowned at California by going
through the ice. The steamer Voy-
ager hal gone down the river some
Time before breaking through the
ice. This froze over again and snow
tell on it concealing the danger. The
men were. crossing the river and
plunged in They could not be
rescued. Several people saw them
irown.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-01-20
Married.

DEMPsEY-JoNEs-Mr. James e
Dempsey, and Nina E. Jones, both OF
Little Falls were united in marriage
this morning at the M. E. parsonag,
by DIR, M. f. Compton. Both partie,
are wellknowh This paper extends
| best wishes.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-01-20
MURDERER TURNED up.
Fayette County man was out on bail
but Came Back to Court all Right.

Fay6tte county man was out on Dali
but Came Back to Court all Right.
James Swaney who has been on
bail since before Christmas has re-
turned and given himself up to the
court at Uniontown. Swaney killed
"Blg Bill" Turner of Eaydentown and
after being convicted asked for new
trial. In the meantime he was re-
leased on bond.
He came back to hear the motion
argued and after the argument was
over was again released on bail.
There is no fear he will try to es-
cape. The family has been noted for
its integrity and none Of them has
ever jumped bail.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-01-20
Criticism Killed Him.

because he could not stand news
paper criticism Prof. Lyman E Smitt
killed himself in Huntington. He IL
a graduate of several leading college.
and has studied in Europe. The dea6
man was well known 10 Pittsburl
where the remains will be taken.
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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-01-20
FAR AHEAD.

This State VIII Have Finest Coal EX-
hibit on Display ut st. Louis
From members of the St. Louis
com mission from this state it is
earned the exhihibit which is to be
made by West Virginia will be far
ahead of any thing shown by any
,ther state.
Done company IN this state.will make
10 exhibit which will excel that OF
Pennsylvania. This is good news to
the people OF the state who want to
see our resources get display which
shall be 10 keeping with their impor-
tancp
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-01-20
ATTEMPTED MURDER.

Boys Fuss over girl and one Of them is
Shot.
George Starkey has been lodged in
jail at Clarksburg charged with hav-
ing shot Charles Drain. The latter
not seriously hurt. The boys had
quarreled over taking girl home
from church and Drain threw snow
balls after Starkey had entered the
house. He came to the door and shot
Drain. Starkey is held to answer to
the grand jury.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-01-20
WIFE Is STARVING.
Husband Is Locked M in Fairment on
Forgery Charge.

Forgery Charge.
1t has been LEARNED that the wife oil
Frank Hauey is starving in Union
town. Her husband is in jail at Fair
ment on forgery charge. Relatives
have refused to help the woman WHIT
has stuck to her worthless husband
through thick and thin and proposes
to keep on sticking. She writes bin
that no one will help her and that bel
children cry for food.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-01-20
GA - ToEIA.
Bear, tho <3Ihs Kind You Have Always Bought
ss, ss &>NAzMx
ANOTHER sUR9LARY.

South M0rgantown Receives Unwel-
come Visit Saturday Night.
The door of the West Virginia pro-
duce Company was forced open Sat-
urday evening, The thieves got 81. As
which was in the cash drawer. They
did not disturb any thing elsr. M
arrests
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-01-20

PARKER lucky curve feuntain pens
at The Acme.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-01-20

Patronize our advertisers.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-01-20

PrIronize ont advertlsars
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liquor to file certificates with the B.
Il. agent or 60 dry. The new rule
will be extremely bothersome but
the trouble does not usually count
when man wants drink.
The farmers who were here this
week to attend the different agricul-
tural meetings have nearly all gone
to their homes in several parts Of
the state. Those who remain are
here TO take the lectures in Agricul-
ture offered in the University.
| SEND IN your items by phone or
otherwise One of the friends Of the
paper said this morning that he didn't
like to call up as he feared we were
busy. We don't want people to feel
that way and no matter how busy we
are there is no reason why we can't
get little buster in order to get some
more items.
AN order has been issued by the
head of the post Office department
that no phone be placed in post
offices over the country which can
not connect with the department in
Washington. This is taken to mean
that the Bell has a monopoly of post
Office service as it is the only ono
which has entered Washington.
| COMPLAINTS are being made about
people who run their horses while or
the suspension bridge. People who
live on the West Side have beer
watching and have secured severa
names OF habitual offenders in thii
respect. 1t is not to punish then
, but to warn them that this notice
is given. II the practice is not stop
ped the grand jury will be asked t.
intervene. There is but one way t,
, get over the river and that is tn
} BRIDGE For this il no ether reasol
West Side residents TO not want tn
: tbridge torn down even by tn
speeders.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1904-01-20


people has not suffered.
THE stock of the Mutual Building
and Loar Association will mature
February 9th. A new one to take
its place is being organized and will
begin to collect dues by February
LIST. 1t will be called the Union
Building and Loan Association"
More than one thousand shares have
been spoken for so far and the di-
rectors say that the new organization
will start with about two thousand
shares. For more than thirty years
the building associations OF Morgan
tswn have been great power and
have been large factor in building
up the place and from present indi-
cations they give promise to con-
tinue for long time. A new one to
be called the "Provident Building
and Loan Association" has been
chartered the incorporators being
d. G. Reay, S. B. Allen, j. F. Nelson,
A. A. Werner and others.
ONE OF the most broad minded
CIergymen III NcW III iah~ 10 WV
Rev. c. II. Pufier, who has recently
adopted a method unique in the
annals of religion as an inducement
10 call out church goers, Mr.. Puffei
long ago felt that advertising, profit
able 10 business affairs, might bs
used to advantage in church affairs
50 some few months ago he regularly
inserted paid advertisements in :
daily newspaper, something which
no clergyman is ever believed to have
done before. These advertisements
were OF considerable size, perhaps
three or four inches long, and dwell
on the coming services at the Uni
yersalist Church, displaying in JUS
the same manner as the theatre il
town, the attractions that they wer
to offer. As for the advertisement
themselves, they were stared at, ant
stared at, and the result fully justi
fed Mr.. Paffei's unique ides.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-10-05
Libel For Divorce.
Alice Shurtlef 1Cs

Alice SnuItieH NaiSuon1d~ou n tyNouIt,
Geo A1be rs shurtleffj Deee"0el a iG Il 1'eo4.
Whereas, Alice Shurtleff of St. Johnsbury.
in the County of Caledonia, has filed in the
office of the clerk of Caledonia County Court
her libel for divorce. setting forth in sub
stance that she was legally married to George
Albert Shurtlef on the 9th day of June, A. d.
ing of sufficient pecuniary and physical ability
to provide suitable maintenance for her, has
without cause grossly. wanton1y and
cruelty refused and neglected so to do; that
the said Shurtleff wilfu1ly, and without just
cause deserted petitioner for three consecu-
tive years. and that since the 31st day of
March A. D. 1902, he has refused and still
that for the causes aforesaid said marriage
may be dissolved and Bill of Divorce grant
ed unto her, and that she may be decreed
the right to resume her maiden name.
And it being made to appear that the said
George Albert Shurt'eff is without this State,
Therefore, it is ordered that notice of the
tendency of said libel be given him by publ
cation of the, substance thereof. together
with this order, in the st. Johnsbury Ca1edo-
MAN, newspaper published at ST. Johns
bury in the County of Caledonia three weeks
successfully, the last of which publication to
be at least six weeks prior to the first day of
the next term of Caledonia County Court, to
be held at St. Johnsbury, in the County OF
Caledonia, the first Tuesday of December
A D. 1 9O4 at which time the said George AL
bert Shurt1eff is ordered to appear, and show
cause, if any he have why the prayer of said
petition should not be granted.
Given under my hand at St. Johnsbury, IN
the County of Caledonia, the 10th day of
September, A. D. 1904.
DUNNExr & SLACK Atty's.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-10-05
Commissioners Notice

The subscribers having been appointed by
the Honorable Probate Court for the district
of Caledonia, commissioners to receive, exam
inc and adjust all claims and demands OF all
persons against the estate of Ephraim II.
stone late of St. Johnsbury. in said district.
deceased, and the term of six months from
the 10th day of Sept, 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
at the residence of Delos M. Bacon, in
St. Johnsbury in said district, on the 18th
dav of October and the list day of March
next, at ten O'Clock in the forenoon, on
each of said days
DELOS NJ. BACON
GEORGE H. MORRILL,,
Commissioners.
st. Johnsbury, VT, Sept. 10, A. d. 1904.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-10-05
Surely Threatened,

Senator Daniel admonished his col
leagues that ''the country is threatened
with the calamity of further Republic
an administration 1t is, it is And,
what is more, it rather likes that sort
Of calamity-Boston Journal
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-10-05
Worried Over Love and Finances

Hartford, Sept. 3U.-Dr. Friend A.
Phelps, a dentist, shot and killed him
self in a room he had just hired here.
He left letter indicating that he was
respondent over a love affair and his
financial condition. He had been in
failing health, due chiefly to nervous
prostration. He was 80 years old and
unmarried
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-10-05
Suicide of Church Sexton

Maynard, Mass, Oct. John Lynch,
aged 55, sexton of st. Bridget's Cath
Ollie church, was found floating in
mill pond last night. Lynch had been
missing since Saturday. About the
neck was a rope, to which a stone was
attached. Lynch had been respondent
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-10-05
Republicans Not Frightened.

1t doesn't brighten Republicans to
read in Democratic papers that 'the
Republican party is in the last ditch"
Democratic editors say lots of things
besides their prayers.-Valley Mills
CTex) Protectionist.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-10-05
JinEIes of Today.

No use kickin', Billy.
You did the best you could
Quit your actin silly;
Just brace up and be good
Cast your vote for Parker;
His went for you, you know.
Why remain a barker
When you're without a show?
Brooklyn Times.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-10-05
UNDER WE AR.

We that will offer better values in Ladies' Un
derwear. Look at our 25 so and rs cent grades
We selling lot Of Oden Heavy Fleeced Underwear sizes
49, for children years DID, 10 aoh value 20 %
These small sizes have accumulated and this the only
that we can do to make ROOM Come early.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-10-05
Commissioners Notice.
John II. GILFILLAN'S ESTATE.

The subscribers, having been appointed by
the Honorable Probate Court for the district
of Caledonia, commissioners to receive, ex-
anime, and adjust all claims and demands OF
all persons against the estate of John H.
Gi1fi1lan, late of Barnet, VT, in said
district, deceased, and the term of six months
from the End day of Sept, 1904, being
allowed by said court to the creditors OF
said deceased, to exhibit and prove their re-
we will attend to the duties of our appoint
ment at the dwelling house of Gilbert
Blair, in Barnet, in said district, on
the goth day of October, 1904. and the 23rd
day of February, 1905. next, at O'Clock in
the afternoon on each of said days.
GILBERT BLAIR.
FRANK J. LACKIE,
Commissioners.
Barnet, Vt. Sept. 10, 1904.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-10-05
Ripan'S TabuleS

Doctors find good prescription for man.
kind. The cent packet is enough for usual
occasions. The family bottle go cents) con
tains supply for year. All druggists sell
them.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-10-05
FIBROID TUMORS CURED.

Mrs. Hayes First Letter Appeal
ing to Mrs. Pinkham for Help:
"DEAR MRS. PINKHAM: II have been
under Boston DOCTORS treatment for
long time without any relief They
tell me I have a fbroid tumor. I cam
not sit down without great pain, and
the soreness extends up my spine. I
have bearing-down pains both back
and front. My abdomen is swollen,
and have had flowing spells for three
years. My appetite is not good. I can
not walk or be on my feet for any
length of time.
The symptoms Of Fibroid Tumor
given in your little book accurat ly
describe my case, SO write to you for
$50 Dudley st. (Roxbury), Boston, Mass.
Mrs. Hayes Second Letter:
"DEAR MRS. PINKHAM Sometime
ago wrote to you describing my symp-
toms and asked your advice. You re-
piled, and I followed all your direc-
lions carefully, and to-day am well
woman.
s'The use of Lydia e. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound entirely ex-
PEELED the tumor and strengthened my
whole system. can walk miles now.
"Lydia e. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound is worth five dol
lars drop. I advise all women who
are afflicted with tumors or female
trouble of any kind to give It faithful
trial" (Signed) Mrs. E. f. HAYES,
252 Dudley st. (Roxbury), Boston, Mass.
$4,000 forfeit If original of aboUe letters proving
genufneness cannot be produced
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-10-05
For Ladies, Misses and Children

probably and priced the advantageo critical buyers
better than ever before
We have hundreds Of garments of them Of kind
color 800 $780, still be the popular sellers There is
where strong whether it be Suit Coat Scarf We
carry lines much and lower For instance show
surprisingly good Goats 1898 and Sarf 25 5000 while
purses consolation Goats 1900 $780, and
Fine Fox and Martin Scarfs high $500 EACH
The daily tribune., 1904-08-16
Rerbine.

Renders the bile more fiuid and
shus helps tho blood 70 now 1T affords
prompt relief from billiousnesa. in.
digestion, sick and nervous headaches.
and the ovsr-indulgenoe In food and
drink. herbine acts quickly. . dose
after meals will bring the patient into
. good condition in . few days.
@. L. CALDWELL. ARt. n. K. and
T. r. R.. Cheootah, Ind Ter. !.
writes. April ls. 1908: II was sick
for over two years with enlargement
Of the liver and spleen. The doctors
did me no good. and had gwen up
all hope Of being cured. when my
druggist advised me to use Herbine.
Il has made me sound and wsll.'' 500.
Sold BY A. A. Hull and Florence
Pharmacy.