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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-12-28
An Astufe mind Man.

A blind man possessed $500, and,
fearing that somebody might steal it,
he buried his treasure in a corner of
his garden. A neighbor saw him at his
work and in the night stole his money.
The blind man on discovering his loss
and suspecting his 9neighbor went to
him and said: MY infirmity renders
me diffident, and few are the persons
whom I can trust. You are one of
those few, and have come to tell you
a secret and to ask your advice. am
the possessor of $1,000 in gold. I have
hidden half of it in place which /
believe to be secure. Do you think I
would do well to put the other half in
the same placer? Eyes, by all MEANS"
replied his neighbOr. Were I in your
place 1 would do the same There is no
knowing what may happen if you keep
your money in your house." Having
given his advice, the thief, hoping to
get the rest of the blind mans money,
FASTENED to replace the half he had
stolen, and thus the astute blind man
recovered his property.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-12-28
Diplomatic Corps Costumes.

An interesting fact not generally
known in regard to the diplomatic
corps is that a member of that august
body cannot, under the penalty of Of
fetal reprimand and danger of recall,
appear at a fancy ball in the national
costume. This fact was developed one
evening when a large fancy ball was
given at one of the private houses on
the same evening of presidential re-
ception to the diplomatic corps. Those
of the diplomats who attended the
ball later in the evening were obliged
to first change the court costumes worn
at the White House. Inquiry on the
part Of curious friends developed the
reason just stated.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-12-28
A Pineapple Plantation.

The first operation in starting pine
apple plantation is to cut off the ham,
mock growth and clear the area,
though the stumps of the larger trees
are left standing. The SLIPS" which
are simply growths from the old
plants, are usually put in with point
ed stick at the rate Of 1900 to the
acre. The first crop natures in about
eighteen months, and when three crops
are secured, in as many years, the
fields are abandoned for this culture,
the surface again cleared and planted
in tomatoes.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-12-28
The True Ideal.

The true ideal that should fill mans
heart and fire his energies is excellence
in his own sphere, the living of his
own particular life just as fully and
nobly as he-not somebody else-can.
True, this is an unknown quantity, but
it is a real and attainable one Day
man may feel conscious of increased
power. Whittier it may lead him he
cannot tell, but that by it's guidance he
will go farther and accomplish more
than by any other he may rest assured.
Attempting nothing impossible, he is
doomed sto no inevitable disappoint-
ment, nor is there any limit at WHICH
he may cease to strive.-Self Help.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-12-28
A Kettle of Fish.

The phrase "a kettle Of fish," mean
ing an awkward ENHANCEMENT, most
probably has no connection with our
word kettle, a vessel in which water
is boiled. 1t has been with much rea-
son derived from the word "kiddle,"
French "quidel," a stake fence set In
a stream for catching fish. Inspector
Walpole reminds us that this kidellus
net, or kiddle, was mentioned in Mag
ma Charta and in other early statutes.
London Standard.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-12-28
Admirable Woman.

It is always a mystery how we
change our figures, our faces and our
gait with every change Of fashion, but
there is no denying the fact that wo-
men do seem to accommodate them
selves to Madame la Mode in this way.
One year they will be of the dropping,
languid, Rossettian type; another, they
will be completely Georgian in face
and style, and then, hey, presto, fash
ion waves her wand and every one is
magicalIy transformed into a sturdy,
square shouldered, across country look
ing person, with face to match and
corresponding air.-London World.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-12-28
PASSUMPSIC.

Fred c. Moore has reached San Fran
cisco from the Philippines. He expects
his discharge from the United States
army today and will arrive here about
week later.
Stephen Chase and family and Theo-
dore Chase went to Hanover, last week,
to visit Mr.. Chase's mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Lewis and son
Elmer from Lyndon Center spent Christ
mas at F. o. LaPoint's.
Orvil Finney came from Boston to
spend Christmas with his father, S. 2.
Pinney, bringing with him three friends.
Another friend OF the family from Lake
port, N. H., was with them. all returning
Monday night.
Miss Eva Clifford of Bostonis spending
the holidays at J. D. Thyng's.
The Christmas concert at the church,
Saturday evening, was great success.
Those having the matter in charge said
it seemed as If there never were so many
presents on and around the tree. The
decorations were fine. representing a
great deal of painstaking work. The
choir deserved and received much praise
for their part in the entertainment, also
for the rendering of the Christmas music,
Sunday morning. Mr. DEMO accom-
panied them with his cornet, which was
considered very delightful addition.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Miles are spend
ing few days in St. Johnsbury, visiting
their children, Charles Miles and Mrs
Eva Woods.
Mrs. Emma Webb of Newport was in
town part of last week.
The Ides have moved their horse barn
across the side track and are finishing off
an Office in one end, the rest to be used
for stOrehouse.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-12-28
1t Was All Good.

Mr.. Jones was very fond of kind of
boiled pudding his wife made, so, says
London Answers, when she had gone
away for an afternoon and evening she
promised that she would leave one of
the favored buildings in the saucepan
for his evening meal.
WELL" she said on her return, "and
how did the pudding go DOWN."
"Soo-preme!" said Tom, smacking his
lips at the recollection. "'Twas as good
a pudding as you have ever made"
:"That's good" was the gratified re-
Spouse of Mrs. Jones. "I'm glad you
enjoyed it. What did you do with the
cloth %
For moment Mr.. Jones solemnly
surveyed her.
"What!' he said. did it have a
cloth on?'
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-12-28
EAST HARDWICK.

w. L. Dow of Hardwick was in the
place Monday.
LII. Pendleton of Underhill was here
the last of the week.
w. e. Montague and family were in
Cambridge over Christmas.
Joseph Massey spent Christmas in
St. Johnsbury.
w. H. Weeks and family spent Satur-
day in Hardwick.
]ettie, wife of B. M. SWEET, died We'd
nesday morning. She had been in poor
health for some time, but had been con-
fined to her bed only day or two. Fun
eral SCI vices were held at her home Fri
day afternoon. She is survived by hus-
band. also a father and two brothers,
who have the sympathy of all in the
community.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Ward and son
were at Samuel Giles over Christmas.
MIR. and Mrs. w. J. Farr and Charles
Farr of St. Johnsbury were here the last
of the week to attend the funeral of their
sister, Mrs. B. M. SWEET.
Miss Helen Bailey was i'll the first OF
the week.
Mrs. Carrie Chandler and daughter OF
Hardwick spent Christmas at her fathers,
George Goodrich.
There was a Christmas tree in the
Baptist church Saturday evening. Appro-
pirate exercises were held.
Mrs. A. c. Currier has been quite ill the
past week.
Mrs. A. P. Drown returned home the
first OF last week. after spending a week
with her daughter, Mrs. J. M. Atkins.
Miss Edith Smith has been working in
the post office for the past week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-12-28
BARNET.
Death of MIR. Abbott.

Died. in Barnet Village, Dec. Goth, of
pneumonia, Edward Albert, Oldest son of
the late ]. D. and Mrs. Sarah Stevens
Abbott, born July, 1855. All classes in
this village mourn the sudden departure
of Ned, as he was always Familiarity
called. He was born and always lived
here and was man deeply attached to
his home, which he seldom left for day.
He had a host of friends and the large
attendance at his funeral showed what a
warm place he held in the hearts of his
old friends and neighbors. He was de-
voted son and brother, giving his life to
his family, and to the interests of his
home he was ever faithful. He is
survived by an aged mother, two sisters,
Mrs. Walter Johnson OF Waunita, Neb-
raska, and Mrs. Claud Gil6llan of Bar
net, and one brother Jamie Abbott of
Woodsville, N. H., who have the sincere
sympathy of all their friends in their
great bereavement. The funeral was
held from his late home Thursday after
noon, Rev. Joseph Boardman of Ply
mouth and Rev. J. K Kilbourn ofhcia-
ting. The male quartet sang one selec-
tion, Nearer My God to Thee" Those
who attended the funeral from out of
wife, Fred E. Potts and wife, DIR. Il. c.
Newell, Henry Wilson, Mr. and Mrs.
Charles A. Stanley, Mr.. and Mrs. Her
bert A. Stanley and Miss Bertha J.
Stevens, all of St. Johnsbury; Rev. Joseph
Boardman, Fred Stanley OF Plymouth,
N. H, Mr.. and Mrs. William Orr,
Claud Harvey ESQ.,, Walter Harvey,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Shaw OF
Peacham; Peer Abbott and daughter,
BENZ. Abbott and Miss Martha Abbott
OF West Barnet; Fred Gee, Vernon; Mar
tin Somers and Walter Phelps Of McIn-
does Earl Emery. Monroe. N. H., Mr..
and Mrs. William MCGEE, East Barnet.
There was large display of floral tri-
butes.
Rev. J. K. Kilbourn preached Christ
mas sermon to good congregation Sun
day morning and there was special Christ
mas music.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chandler Whitney and
Edward Cardinal and Hazel Kay spent
Monday at Woodsville, with friends.
Miss Caroline Holmes gave a dinner
party to a number Of friends, Saturday.
MIR. and Mrs. ". H. Burbank gave a
Christmas dinner party.
MIR. and Mrs. Ira Albee gave a family
dinner party Monday, followed by a
Christmas tree for the children.
Miss Campbell went to her home in
Boston, for her Christmas holiday.
There was Christmas tree in Miss
Judkins' room at the school house, Fri
day afternoon, one at the parsonage
Saturday, and also at DR.. Elliott's.
E. ]. Smith had family gathering at
his home Saturday; Mr. and Mrs. Chest
er Somers and daughter Muriel of
North Ryegate; Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Kendall OF East Barnet, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Harvey Drew of Monroe, N. HI.
Mrs. w. S. Brock spent Monday and
Tuesday at st. Johnsbury.
Rev. J. K. K1bourn attended the Cong.
regational Club at Barton last week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-12-28
AT DANVILLE.

Lewis Fisher and daughter, Miss
Hattie Fisher, of East St. Johnsbury. are
visiting at Frank Suckers and other
relatives in town.
Miss Kate Currier is home from New
York City for the holidays.
Leslie Ranney of st. Johnsbury was
home over Christmas
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Waterman are
spending the holidays in Boston and
Providence.
Mrs. George Crane has been quite i'll
with severe cold.
Lewis Green spent Christmas with
friends in st. Johnsbury.
Walter Gould is home for couple OF
weeks from Lunenburg, where he is
teaching.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nehemiah Page of St.
Johnsbury Center have been visiting his
children.
The W. c. T. U. meeting will be held
Tuesday afternoon, January 8, with
Mrs. M. M Wheeler.
Mrs. E. K. Hill of Greensboro visited
at A. c. McLean's over Sunday.
Miss Mary Sargent is spending the
Christmas vacation with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. M. V. B. Sargent.
There will be a called meeting of Wash
burn Lodge, F. & A. NJ, Tuesday even
ing, January 3.
Miss Ina Carr of St. Johnsbury is visit
ing at Alonzo Pages.
Frank N. Tinker OF Norwich University
is visiting his brother, J. E. Tinker, for
couple OF weeks.
Mrs. Fannie Green and daughter. Mary
Green, are visiting relatives iii Dover,
Harry Danforth and E. E. Badger. who
have been very sick, are gaining.
The Christmas exercises at the Metho.
dist and Congregational churches were
both very enjoyable particularly the parts
taken by the little folks. The attendance
was not as large as usual owing to the
bad travelling.
The annual meeting and roll call of the
Congregational church and society will
be held at the church, Thursday, January
5, at IL O'Clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Pickett are visit
ing at Alton Bay and Andover, N H.
Earl Ranney from Highland Military
Academy is visiting his father, c. S. Rau-
ney.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Bridges of Wolcott.
who have been visiting at W. II. Cass'
have returned home.
Miss Sadie Colby has been quite i'll and
is still confined to the house.
George Green, who has been ILL., is able
to be out again.
Mrs. Hoyti is very sick with heuma tism
at Murray Doie's.
Mrs. Phoebe Langmaid and laughter
Minnie of North Danvile, and Miss Rosa
Kingsbury of Walden, spent Christmas
at ]. w. ellis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Heath of ST.
Johnsbury are visiting bis parents, Mr..
and Mr.. W. G. Heath.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-12-28
RYEGATE.


John Miller, life long resident of Rye
gate, died at his home Tuesday of last
week at the age of rs years. He was
never married. His parents were known
as Eddie Miller and Aunt Bell. They died
some time ago. and the only surviving
member OF the stock is George Miller,
who resides in the west. The deceased
was good citizen, a man of strong
character, and had a large property which
be always managed to keep well invested.
He was strictly honest and upright in all
his deal and will be greatly missed. The
funeral was from his late home, Sunday,
Rev. Mr.. Macarthur officiating, burial in
Ryegate cemetery. MIR. Miller's brother
George and nephew of Clarinda, Iowa,
came to attend the funeral.
DIR. William G. Kicker is home from the
General Hospital of Montreal for the
holiday. His sister, Miss Carrie, is also
home from Smiths College.
c. J. Nolan of Dartmouth spent Fri
day with his parents.
Mr.. Stevens has his saw mill at East
Ryegate nearly ready for business with
so horse power gasoline engine for pow
er, it ought to do good work.
Harry M. Nelson is home from Cornell
to spend Christmas with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. s.. F. Nelson, as Is also
Esdon from St. Johnsbury Academy.
Calvin Murray returned from Hanover,
Tuesday, where be had been about 10
DAYS having his eyes treated.
John. Charles and William Gibson and
May Nelson are home for the holidays.
Miss Lottie Nolan returned Thurs.
day after spending several days with
friends in St. Johnsbury.
The Christian Endeavor society are to
have an entertainment at the church
Thursday evening. Mr.. Sanderson, inn
personater and reader, has been engaged
and as he comes very highly recommended
all should come out to hear him.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-12-28

An interesting story is told Of the
poet Whittier showing his ingenuity
in getting subscriptions for good
cause There were a number Of car
rage makers in Amesbury, where he
resided, and, being once unable to col
lect cash in consequence Of the pre-
vailing commercial depression, he sug-
gested that each might contribute
some part of a carriage-one the
wheels, another the body, etc. Thus
all the parts Of complete carriage
were given, and it was sold for the
amount required.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-12-28
Fact. About Breathing.

In the ordinary respiration Of man
16 or II cubic inches of atmospheric
air pass into the lungs 20 times a min
ute, or cubic foot every 81 minutes
274 cubic feet in "a hours. The lungs
hold 2SO cubic feet. At each respira
ton 1876 of oxygen is converted into
carbonic acid gas. The nitrogen in
spired and expired is exactly equal.
During the act Of inspiration the lungs
have been found to be the coolest parts
Of the body.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-12-28
Breaking 1t Gently.

"You were long time in the far
corner of the conservatory last even
ing" suggested the mother. What
was going on?"
"Do you remember the occasion on
which you became engaged to papaT'
inquired the daughter, by way of re-
ply.
"Of course do"
'Then it ought not to be necessary
for you to ask any questions" 2
Thus gently the news was broken
that they were to have a son-in-law.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-12-28
walton's Vermont Register.

Walton's Vermont Register has been
an indispensable handbook for business
and professional men since 1917. 1t was
never SO complete and accurate as this
year. The increase in the length of the
page makes it more convenient
The lists of the United States and State
officials, officers of various State asso-
Citations and societies, and all other in
formation about Vermont which has
made Walton's Register such a handy
book of reference for so many years, will
be found brought fully up to date.
It is for sale by local dealers or will be
sent. postpaid on receipt of IS cents. by
the Walton Register Company, Burling-
ton, VT.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-12-28
WALDEN.

Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Cham ler of
Worcester spent Christmas at Milo
Chambers.
There were the usual Christmas exer-
cises at the Methodist church, Saturday
evening. The singing and Rotations by
the little folks were enjoyed by large
audience. "a
The Mite Society meets with Mrs.
Mary Smith, Thursday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Buck went to Hard
wick, Saturday, called there by the
illness of their little nephew.
over Sunday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-12-28
NORTH DANVILLE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Wark of Laconia
were guests Of Mrs. Wark's sister, Mrs
c. w. Morrill,, Christmas.
Rev. B. B. Parker's family have moved
into the parsonage.
Mrs. Laura (Greene) Stanton, widow
Of the late !. S. Stanton, died at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. o. N. Drew, Sun
day night, after a short illness, in her
seth year. A more extended notice will be
given next week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-12-28
The Joy of Life.

The true joy of life is the being used
for a purpose recognized by yourself
as mighty one, the being thoroughly
worn out before you are thrown on the
scrap heap, the being a, force Of nature
instead of a feverish, selfish little clod
of ailments and grievances, complain
ing that the world will not devote it
self to making you happy. - Bernard
Shaw
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-12-28
SOUTH RYEGATE,

John Graham had one leg broken while
at work on the Morrison quarries last
week. A stone tipped over and caught
him by the leg. breaking it badly about
the ankle. It was time afterwards before
ply sician could be secured, as the local
doctor was away. Mr.. Graham was
taken to the Heaton hospital, where he
can be properly cared for until the break
is mended.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-12-28
Not Running ON Tick.

'You seem to be very quiet all Of a
sudden" said the clock key.
eyes, I'm all run down." replied the
clock. "Time is money, they say, so I
guess I must be bankrupt"
sThat being the case" replied the
key, 'I'll appoint myself receiver and
proceed to wind up your affairs. Chi
cago News f
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-12-28

Hook-Bjones is the most melancholy
fellow I know. Nye-That's quite
true. He proposed to a girl once by
asking her how she would like to be
his widow.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-12-28
Condolences.

All confidence is dangerous If it is not
entire. We ought on most occasions to
speak all or conceal all. We have al
ready too much disclosed our secrets
to a man from whom we think any one
single circumstance is to be conceal
ed.-Bruyere.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-12-28
A Frightened Horse

Running like mad down the street
dumping the occupants, or hundred
other accidents, are every day occur
rences. 1t behooves everybody to have a
reliable Salve handy and there's none as
good as Bucklen's Arnica Salve. Burns,
Cuts, Sores, Eczema and Piles, disappear
quickly under its soothing effect. Csc at
Flint Bros. and F. G. Landry's Drug
Stores.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-12-28
Easier to MANAGE.

Virginia. have looked the matter
over from all sides. Jack offers me a
fortune and Harold nothing but his
brains. Hazel suppose you will take
the one you love the best? Virginia
I have concluded that I can take bet
ter care Of Jacks money than of Har
ODDS brains.-New York Press.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-12-28
Depeneratine Luxury.

The luxury which is now regarded
as necessity is one of the evils which
are undoubtedly tending toward the de-
generation of all classes of English so
ciety.-Hospital.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-12-28
In Legal Form.

Suitor-In suing for the hand Of your
daughter I feel that am unworthy of
her Lawyer-Enough we are agreed.
The case must stop. Your suit is dis
missedi
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-12-28
HauuY.

EtheI-How happy Gladys looks to-
night Edythe-Yes, she expects to
have a chance to accept Fred or turn
down Charley, and she doesn't care
which. - Cincinnati Commercial Trib-
une.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-12-28
CONFIDENTIAL.

"Do you love meY said the paper
bag to the sugar.
"I'm just wrapped up in you" replied
the sugar.
"You sweet thingy' murmured the
paper bag.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-12-28
Cheering News.

Willie-Papa is going to let you mar
~ sister. Featherstone-How do you
know? Willie-He said after all it was
better than nothing