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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-22
THE MINNEAPOLIS JOURNAL.
A LITTLE GIRL AND HER GIFT

A little elrl-Just an ordinary little
girl and none too richly clad-hes-
sItatlngly entered the mayors office
yesterday. She looked about In an
embarrassed sort Of way for some
5one to speak TO her. When Ralph w.
fNheeIock, the mayors secretary,
asked what he could 90 for her, she
held out silver quarter and shyly
/, said, 81 want to give this to the poor
people In San Francisco" Then she
hurried away like frightened rabbit,
before her name could be secured.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-22
In TIE Churches.

Much is expected from the Mime
apolis churches today, 1t is the hope
that every church, chapel and mission
in the city will take up at least one
collection to be turned over to the local
California relief committee. Every
pastor is Urged to present the case be-
fore his congregation as strongly as
possible and substantial sum IS ex-
pected from each house of worship.
The trustees of the Augustana Swed-
ish Lutheran church, at a meeting Fri
day evening, decided that the eollec-
tions at both the morning and evening
services should be turned over to the,
committee. This plan will doubtless
be followed in many churches. r.
In the event that many of the people
will not have with them the necessary
amount for giving all that they desire,
large number of subscription cards
will be distributed at the various
churches. The cards were sent to the
five police stations last night and will
be delivered at their proper destina-
tions this morning. The cards will be
filed out and turned over to the pastor
or some other suitable person for deliv.
cry to the relief committee. 80
,rr Chute Takes Flour West. -
W. Y. Chute, selected by the local
| California relief committee to repre-
sent Minneapolis in the stricken dis
trict, left last evening for Oakland The
placing himself at the absolute dispos.
al Of the local committee and E. T. De,
| vine of the National Red Cross society
at San Francisco, he travels entirely
at his own expense. He said last night
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-22

A bill is before parliament for the revision Of
certain ancient Scottish laws. Among them are
that ma SCOTSMAN bring in the realme ony
Inglismen."s THAT all PERSONS sail cum to
COURTS in sobyr and quiet Manner = THAT ma
Inglisman have benefce within Scetlande-' Also
the statute of "wapy nschawingis ridaris and gan
garts throu the CENTER
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-22

None Of the lists reported is supposed
to be complete as vet and there will be-
another big list to report at the meet
ing of the general executive committee
tomorrow afternoon.
The Teachers Club. 81
The Teachers club of Minneapolis
voted to subscribe 800 to the California
relief fund. There is also movement
on foot to give the pupils Of the public
schools chance to contribute to the
relief fund. It is custom annually
to take up a collection for the school
library and piano funds This year,
that collection, which will be taken
next Friday, will be given for the re-
lief of the earthquake sufferers. The
children will deny themselves part OF
the benefit of the books and pianos to
assist in the broad charity Of helping
the California children, many OF whom
are now without schools, not to mention
libraries and pianos. .|
The Retail Grocers' association has
raised 500 for the relief fund, and Is
well along pm the second hundred.
Members of the association will be can
vassed thoroly.
At the Soldiers Home.
The officers, members and employees
of the Soldiers home have contributed
$237.95 to the California relief fund.
A subscri ption was taken yesterday
and will be turned over to Treasurer E.
W. Decker of the California relief fund,
to be added to the general fund. ~
The Itemized Subscriptions.
A list of the individual subscrip.
tions not heretofore published is as fol
lows. - W.. e.. ~. 81, -
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-05-16
1useum Notes.

The following interesting report was
sent to the Museum by Rev. P. B. Fisk
under the date OF May IL: Driving this
morning from St. Johnsbury Center to
Plainheld when between ices and
Molly's Ponds, | saw a novel sight
huge snow bank under the shade OF the
evergreen forest; green grass in front OF
1t; bobolnk singing on a little bush;
and goldfuch darted by, while hol Sc
and man were lmost stalled in the mud. 4"
Birds and powers recently reported
Bank Swallow, MAY 10; Kinghird, Will
sons Thrush, Oriole, May II; Scarlet
Tanager, Parula Warbler, May 10; Pine
Warbler, May IA; Ovenbird, Redstart,
May Is Flowers Early Saxifrage.
The Audubon bird walk of last week
was very much Ell joyed. A class of six
went to he electric light station, seeing
about 30 birds. The walk this week
will be up the cemetery road and several
warblers may be expected Class will
start from the Museum at 100. Leader,
Miss Gtiffin.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-05-16
At SummerViIIe.

Miss Nellie Carr returned last week
from Bishops Crossing, P. O., where
she was the guest of her cousin, Mrs. T.
E. Evans. While there she presided one
Sunday at the organ at the church.
Ninetieih Birthday Celebrated.
The home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A.
Gaskill was the scene of happy reunion
Thursday afternoon and evening when
quite goodly number of relatives and
friends gathered to celebrate the Goth
birthday OF Mrs. Jacob Gaskill, mo her
OF Charles Gaskill. Supper was served
in the evening and many were the
presents received from her children,
grand children and great grandchildren
OF which she has six sons, eight grand.
children, and nine great grandchildren.
The birthday cake was made by the
granddaughter Mrs. F. A. Derby, and
sent by the children tlom Boston. This
elderly lady is enjoying good health, and
can trip around the house as lively as a
grl OF 16. Her husband died four years
ago at the age OF 90 wears,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-05-16
Church Notes.

Mrs. Edward K ngslev substituted for
Miss Maud E. Foilensby in the North
church choir last Sunday.
Rev. c. D. R. Meacham will preach at
the First Baptist church next Sunday
both morning and evening.
First Church OF Christ, Scientist, Odd
Fellows block. Sunday morning SER
vice, 1915. Subject Ancient and Modern
| Necromancy; or, Mesmt rism and Hypno-
tism. Chldren's Sunday school will
be held following the morning service.
Wednesday evening meeting at 100
| The reading room is open dailv except
Sunday from 80 to 5 p. m. Christian
| Science literature always on hand.
The annual meeting of the Woman's
Association Of the North church will be
held in the chapel Friday afternoon at
O'Clock. The prayer meeting which is
usually held at this time will be omitted.
St. Andrews Church. Fourth (Roga.
tom Sunday alter Easter, May 20.
7.15 a, m.-Holy Communion for
newly confirmed.
500 a. m. Holy Communion.
10 80 a. m.-Morning Prayer Pro
Anaphora. Sermon, In Union There
is Strength"
II 90 m Sunday School aud Bible
classes.
800 p. m -Vespers. Sermon, Con.
hrmation."
Wednesday evening, May 16, 100
Evening Prayer.
Thursday Nav II, Post Confrma,
ton lecture, at 80 p. IN.
The annual supper of the Woman's
Association Of the North church will be
held Thursday evening at $50 Reports
from the officers and COMMITTEES will be
given. All gentlemen of the church and
congregation are cordially invited TO at
tend the supper.
Rev. l.. W. Mclaughlin of Ly ndonvile
will preach in the Church OF the Messiah
next Sunday, in exchange with the
pastor. The teachers meeting will be
held this evening at the home of the
pastor.
Rev. J. W. Evans will conduct the Bible
class at the scale factory. Thursday no on.
Subj ct, Death OF John the Baptist"
The annual meeting of the R,ctors
Aid society of St. Andrews church will
be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock
with the president, Mrs. F. G. Bund,
and at 80 Thursday evening the ad.
journed annual meeting of St. Marga.
ret's Guild will be held at The parish
rooms or the election of Ulcers and other
important business.
The evening lecture at Grace Metho-
dist church next Sunday by the pastor
will be upon The Olympic Games
and Athletic Christianity"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-05-16
Annual Scale Meeting.

The annual meeting OF the stockholders
of E. & T. Fairbanks & Company
was held at the scale office Wednesday
morning with President Brown in the
chair. The report of the officers showed
that the business in 1905 was the largest
III volume in the history OF the corpor.
alton. The old board of directors was
elected as follows: S. N. Brown of Bos
ton. Henry Fairbanks, William Storrs
Wells of New York, Charles H. Morse of
Chicago, H. N. Turner, John c. Clark,
Frank H. Brooks. William S. Boynton
and Homer E. Smith were elected auditors.
AT the meeting OF the board OF directors
the following officers were chosen, there
being no change from last year:
President, S N. Brown.
Vice Pres, Henry Fairbanks.
~ Sec. and Treas. John c. Clark.
Manager, H. N. Turner.
A dividend of Sc share, payable Tune
10, was declared at this meeting. This
is an increase of ST. a share, the par value
OF the stock being $500.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-05-16
RECENT DEATHS.
KaIch.


The sudden death of John w. Balch,
which occurred on Tuesday, the 9th'
takes from us another of the long time
residents, who for many years has been a
fam liar figure on our streets. In the
early winter Mr.. Balch was taken Ill
with pneumonia. but recovered sui
| hliently to be about the house, and 10
ride out occasionally. Tuesday morn
ing he seemed as we'll as usual, took a
| short walk around the house and game
III by the front door. Mrs. Balch missed
him and on looking for him found him IN
| the vestibule, she assisted HIM into a
chair which was NEAR. He spoke few
times showing no signs OF weakness,
tntn lay back and closed his eyes as
tired child who tails asleep at the close OF
day. without a shadow OF pain or
suffering
Mr.. Balch was born in Concord,
May 20, 1921 He moved later to Lit
tIeton and with his brother and sister
attended school at Plymouth. At the
age OF Is he opened general store III
Lltteton IN which was located the post
office he acting as postmaster about "a
years. La 1864 he came to ST. Johns
bury and became member OF the hrm OF
BY, Balch & Co., in the manufacture OF
hoes, forks and rakes. In 1880 he sold
out his interest in this firm aud went
INFO the furniture business with S. W.
Hall under The firm name OF Hall & Bdlch,
retiring from there about seventeen years
ago.
He was married July %, 1849 to Miss
Louisa Stevens Of Barnet, and Nov
%, 1892 to Mrs Abbe J. Burke of ST.
Johnsbury who survives him. He also
leaves two sons Albert F. and Phineas
S, both OF Marshalltown, Iowa. Mr..
Balch was man OF sterling integrity,
loyal citiz n, genial friend and kind
nelghbor, and will be greatly missed in
our community.
The funeral services were held on
Saturday afternoon. In the absence OF his
pastor, Rev. DR.. E iward D. Eaton, Rev.
DR.. S G, Barnes officiated, assisted by
Rev. A. F. Walch. who read the hymn
abide With Me-" favorite of the
deceased. A quartet consisting of Harlan
N. Wood. Ms. Harry NJ. Cross, Mrs.
Perley F. H z-n and Edwin A. Silsby
rendered two selections, and Mrs. Hazen
sang the old familiar hymn Light and
Comfort OF my Soul" The pail bearers
were Robert Mack,nnon, Henry G. Ely,
James Richie. William S. Boynton,
Henry c. Boynton and Herbert F.
BalcL. The honorary pail bearers were
Samuel W. Hall, George R. Crosby,
George H. Cross, Frank Walker and
and Charles Ranney. Amor g the many
fl oral tributes was beautiful garland
of 80 rosts, gift of intimate friends,
and pillow with the word Grandpa"
from the grandchildren.
Relatives present from out OF town
were Mr.. and Mrs. p S. BaIch, OF
Marshalltown, Iowa, Miss Katherine
Balch, Lasell Seminary, Auburndale,
Mass, Mr.. and Mrs M. F. Young,
Littleton, John Tilton, L,ttIeton, Mrs.
Walter Johnson, Barnet, Walter Stevens,
Barnet, Mrs. 0 B. Johnson, SomerviIle,
Mass, Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Morrison,
Barre, Mrs. Cyrus WEIGH, Groton, and
Miss Emily Glover, Montpelier Seminary,
Montpelier.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-05-16

Arese Trottier, who was for number
OF years resident here and who went to
Woonsocket, r. , about niue months
ago, with his family, died at his home
there Friday, OF consumption. Mr.. Tro-
ttier was 81 years OF age, and had been
employed by E. & T. Fairbanks & Co.
% years as moulder. He leaves a wife
and eght children, two sons and six
daughters. The body was brought to
the home of his sister, Mrs. Anne Juneau,
Sunday afternoon. accompanied by Mrs.
rrottier, and one son and one daughter,
also by Joseph Massey, who went to
Woonsocket with them. The funeral
was held from Notre Dame church, Mon.
day morning, and was largely attended
There was large delegation present
from st. Johnsbury Court, c. 0. F., of
which the deceased was member. Mr..
Trottier was faithful employe, kind
and indulgent man in his family, and one
who made host of friends.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-05-16
At Paddock Village.

Mrs. S. D, Graves of Beverly, Mass, is
visiting friends here.
Theodore Liberty is building house
on Passumpsic street. which be and his
family will occupy when completed.
Miss Maude McCosco was called home
from Johnson Normal school last week
by the death OF her mother.
Mrs. H. B. Taylor has returned from
her western trip. Her grandson, OTIS
Cuttirg, has returned from Massachu-
sets; and Theodore Woods who has
been Ill at the hospital, has also returned
to her home.
Mrs, Eliza Gibson Leighton of Pike
Station, N. H., is visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs Richard Gibson.
Miss Bertha Bragg spent Sunday at
West Burke.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-05-16
M OrrisOm,

Miss Eliza Morrison died at the home
OF Miss Alice E. Hall, Friday all ernoon,
after an illness of over a years duration.
She was born in the northern part OF
Ireland, 73 years ago, and many years
ago the family came to Canada, making
the trip which occupied eight weeks, in a
sailing vessel. They later settled in
Lower Waterford, and the subject OF
this sketch came here and entered the
family OF Thomas Hall, where her home
has been for 40 years, and where her
services and companonship have been
greatly appreciated. She has long been
a member of the South church, and
earnestly devoted to its interests. She
leaves four brothers, William in Canada,
George and Henry OF Lower Waterford,
and Samuel of this place; also two
sisters, Mrs. Charles !. Peterson of
this place, and Mrs. Warner of South.
bridge, Mass. The funeral service was
a very briei and simple one conducted 1t
the house Sunday morning by Rev. DR..
S. 6. Barnes, and the burial was in the
family lot at Lower Waterford, Rev. /.
W. H I'D, officiating at the grave. Many
beautiful floral testimonies OF friendship
were sent, and the bearers were her
three brothers, 6 orge, Henry, and
Samuel, and her oldest nephew, Henry
Morrison OF this town.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-05-16
Sherburu.

Rev. J. 0. Sherburn, who at the SEES
sion OF the Vermont Methodist Cor
terence held in Enosburg Falls in 1905
was appointed to the passionate Of the
Methodist church at Bradford, died there
Sunday morning after long illness fol-
lowing the fracture Of hip, Bright's
disease developing. The funeral was held
at Grace Methodist Episcopal church
tuesday afternoon at 1 O'Clock, and the
burial took place in Plainfield. Rev. J.
A. Dixon othclated assisted by Rev. W.
M: Newton, South Royalton, presiding
elder OF the Montpelier district of the
Vermont Conference, and other Metho-
dist clergymen, Rev. Joel o. Sherburn
was born on a farm in Plainheld, Novem-
Der Il, 1915, aud was educated in the
common schools and the Vermont Con-
Hrence Seminary at N-wbury and Mont
PETER He was graduated from Wesle-
yan University, Middletown, Conn, in
1878 and began ministerial work in
vermont at once and served continu.
ously III the ministry until compelled by
~ heaith to relnqulsh his work. Mr..
oueIourn mad teen Tor "a years connected
win the management of Montpelier
seminary, and tor eight years was
a. trustee OF Wesleyan University. He
mas 1eid various civil Offices and was
member n OF the state legislature from
N?:enester, serving on important C M
uilttees, IN 1882 He bad twice rep.
resented the Vermont Methodist Con,
ieIehee IN the General Methodist Con-
ference, in 1892 aud in 1896 In 1905
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-05-16
Annual Parish rleeting.

The annual business meeting and
parish supper of St. Andrews church
Will be h, Id in Pythian Hall next Wednes-
day evening. Rev. and Mrs. James A.
thompson will hold reception to the
parish and friends at the same place
from 4 to 6 O'Clock on the same day. The
business meeting will be held at 8 O clock,
and at the close OF the business Arthur
r. Stone will give his lecture on THE
Pres; its Power and Influence"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-05-16
Ebert Hubbard.

Next Tuesday evening is the date of
the great lecture by Ebert Hubbard
IAN Age of Common Sense" 1t is not
an exaggerated statement to say that
nowhere in the world can we hear the
equal oil Ebert Hubbard. He has no
equal. There are no more at home or
anywhere else like him. unique,
original thinker and taIker speaking and
writing the truth as he finds it and sees
it each day and con radicting it later if
be finds it necessary.
1t is worth while to go MANY miles to
listen to lecture by Ebert Hubbard.
Therefore, the pleasure is all ours when
we may make "a little journey" from
our homes to Music Hall and spend an
evening with this extraordinary literary
genus.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-05-16
Confirmation Service.

St. Andrews church was filed Monday
evening when RI. Rev. A. c. A. Hall, Bis
hop of Vermont, performed the rite of
confirmation, the class numbering 20,
and consisting OF Young ladies and young
gentlemen The Bishops address was
based on the words Peace be unto you"
and his words were very strong and i'm.
prtssive.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-05-16
Missionary Society Election.

The Helping Hands missionary society
ofSt. Andrews church he'd their annual
meeting at the home OF Mrs. W. H. Sar.
gent, Saturday afternoon. These officers
were elected: President, Agnes Morrison;
secretary. Pauline Wallsc; treasurer,
Martha Knight Refreshments were
served and a pleasant time spent socially.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-05-16

be completed a successful service of six
years as presiding elder Of the St. Johns
bury district. His work in that capacity
included territory from Newbury and
Brook6eld to the Canadian line and
from Troy to the New Hampshire line,
with fifty churches and torty-two pastors.
In 1902 Mr.. Sherburn was candidate
for governor on the prohibition ticket,
He is survived by bis wife and four sons.
The many friends of the family in this
town, where they resided Tor several years,
extend their sincere sympathy.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-05-16

John N. Perrigard died suddenly of
heart failure Thursday, May 8, at the
age of so years. He had been employed
by the Fairbanks Scale Company tor he
last three years and worked there until
the time OF his death. He married MISS
Martha Magoon who died several years
ago Later, he married Miss Martha
McCab who survives him. He also
leaves four daugh ers, Mabel, Lillian,
Beatrice and ElmIra, two sons. Will and
Fred, and one brother, Dan Perrigard.
The body was taken to his former home
ID Richmond, P. O., for burial.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-05-16
Annual rleetlng Y. M. c. A.

rhe annual meeting of the Y. NJ. c. A.
will he held in the parlors of its building
on Friday evening, May 25, Tor the trans
action OF such business as may present
itself tor the consideration of those in at,
tendance. All members and any interest
ed, are urged to be present, as matters OF
vital interest to the associa ion will be
discussed.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-05-16

Mrs Oliver K. McCosco died very sud.
denly on Saturday, alter bre but vio-
lent illness of acute Bright's disease Her
funeral was held Monday afternoon at
her late home on Railroad street and
was attended by Revs. ]. M. Frost and
A. F. Wach, with singing by Grace
church qaartette. The burial was IN
Danvlle. She leaves as her immediate
family, beside her husband and daughter,
Maud, student at the johnson Normal
school, her father and mother, Mr.. and
Mrs. 0. Y. Hooker, Frank B., OF this
town, and Carl E. Hooker now OF Hav-
ethlll, Mass, sis er, Mrs. Fred Aver of
Lyndonville, besides large number OF
other relatives and host OF FRIENDS who
were strongly attached to her. Mrs.
McCosco was born Alice Hooker, in
Cabot in 1860 and moved with her par
ents to St. .Johnsbury when 16 years of
age. About 20 years ago she married
Oliver K. McCosco, two children have
been born to them, Maud, and Helen. who
died in September, 1904 Mrs. MoCosco
was woman of rare sweetness OF char.
acter; her modest manner and her gentle
ways, made her friendship a thing to be
eagerly sought. Her home was her
throne OF real power; it was here she
welcomed her friends with generous
hospitality that was genuine and inspir.
ing. She will be especially remembered
by her neighbors because OF her ready
help in all cases OF sickness and in her
willingness to sacrifice herself for Others.
But it was in the family circle where she
rendered. her most devoted..servce. Here
she gave herself in unstnt, d measure to
those she loved. 1t is to these ptcially
that the world will seem distinctly poorer
because she has gone away. The floral
tributes were many and beautiful. There
were contributions from the faculty and
classmates of Miss McCosco at Johnson
Normal school, from the Junior League,
Queen Esther Circle and the Ladies Aid
vi the Grace Methodist church. from the
family beautiful pillow and many other
beautiful flowers from hosts OF other
friends.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1906-12-04
Notice Of Sale.

Notice is hereby given that in pursuance OF
an order of the superior court of kittitas Coun
ty, State of Washington, made on the 23d day OF
November. 1906, in the matter of the guardianship
OF the persons and estates of Lloyd J. New
land, and Ralph y. Newland. minors, the UNI
dersigned will sell at private sale to the highest
bidder for cash and subject to Confirmation by
said superior court. all the right, title and in
Lloyd }. Newland in ana to the following de-
scribcd real estate. the said interest being an
Undivided one half in and to the same: said real
estate is lying aud being in the county of kitti.
tas, state OF Washington, and bounded and de-
scribed as fol to-wit:
The north half of the northwest quarter Of
section twenty-five (22J and that part OF the
north half of the northeast quarter OF section
twenty-one ell lying east of the county road,
all in township seventeen 40 north OF range
nineteen 90 h. W. M, in kittilas county, Wash
ington.
Said sale will be made on the Sth day OF De-
ccmber 1905. and all bids and offers for the
sale of said property must be in writing and
addressed to the undersigned as the guardian
Os above stated and left at the law office of +
f.. Wager. esquire. in the city OF EllenSburg,
Washington or filed in the Office of the clerk OF
the superior court of klttitas county, Washing
ton, on or before ten o'clock Il. H., on said sth
day OF December, 1906.
Dated this a3d day of November 1906
MARY l., NEW LAND,
Guardian of the persons and estates of Lloyd
j Newland and Ralph u. Newland, Minors,
Nov 23-Dec7