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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-12-26
GROTON.

The many friends in this place of Josiah
X. Rhodes were shocked to learn OF his
death which occurred at Manchester,
N. H., on Wednesday, Dec. 10. He had
been in his usual health until a
few days before his death. Mr.
Rhodes was born in this town in 1889.
He spent his early life here, but for
the past thirty years has lived in Man
chester He served in the Civil War
as a member of the 18th Vermont Volun-
teers. He had assisted in the care of
many public buildings and at the time OF
his death was janitor at the public
library building of Manchester. Mr..
Rhodes made many friends and was a
highly respected citizen. He was men,
Der of the Bethel Advent church,
Mechanics Lodge of Odd Fellows and
Captain Joseph Freschl Post, G. A. R.
He leaves one sister, Mrs Smith Dodge,
at whose home he died, and a brother,
William J. Rhodes, of Cleveland, Ohio,
besides other relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Abner Goodwin returned
last Thursday from visit to their son,
Warren, at Winchendon, Mass.
George Rand OF Manchester, N. H., is
spending a few days with friends in
town.
la. WEIGH visited his sister, Mrs. R. S.
Hooper, of Hardwick, the first of the
week.
Ebenezer Plummer was in St. Johns
bury, Saturday.
CLYDE Coffrin, Wilson and Waldo Pills
bury are spending their vacation al
home
I. w. Morrison and sister, Mrs
| Martha 7. Plummer, were called to Man
chester N. H., Thursday, by the sudder
death of their uncle, ]. H. Rhodes.
There are several new cases of whoop
ing cough in town this week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-12-26
STANDARD.

School in District No. 1 was closed
from Friday until Wednesday of this
week, the teacher spending the inter-
vening time at his home in Hardwick.
B. F. Chamberlain, our representative,
has been quite ill since his return home
last week Thursday.
c. M. Sawtell visited friends in St..
Johnsbury recently.
Carroll Sawtell closed an eight weeks
term of school in District No. 2 last
week.
Earnest Smith was at home few
days recently from work on the hay
press.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-12-26
THE ART OF BUDDING.
May BE Successfully Done at End of
Growing Season.

WFOWIhB SGUHOhs
Budding consists In taking bud
from one tree and inserting 1t under
the bark of another tree, says Ameri-
can Cultivator. 1t is used to take the
place of grating and Is practiced in
commercial way In propagating peach
es, plums, cherries, roses and certain
varieties of ornamental trees and
shrubs. 1t is essential that the bud
and stock unite freely. To have this
occur the cells Of the cambium layer
of the stock must be In state Of active
division indicated by the ready sepa-
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-12-26
way Of Rnisinu

turkeys way Oh huIslnS Revenue
The land in all Turkey and her de-
tendencies belongs to the reigning sui
tan and is only occupied at his will. 1t
Is divided among those who wish to
cultivate 1t at a nominal rental Of one
fifth of the produce, which goes direct
ly to the crown. Three-fifths more are
taken from the lessee on other pre-
texts, all for the maintenance of the
government, the pasha in each district
having the authority to lease the
ground and collect the taxes, which
may be In kind or money. If crops are
short, they take four-ffths of all the
man has in animals and even in house
hold utensils, sometimes all his possess
sions, to make up the deficiency which
Providence has withheld. Everything
that can produce, be it tree, beast,
fowl, worm or the labor Of man and
his family, is subject to the four-ffths
tax. Those who toll at any labor or
trade other than agriculture are taxed
also pro rata according to their wages
and must pay or go to PRISON. Pear
sons Weekly.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-12-26

A chemical weed killer has been de-
veloped or tested by the Wisconsin ex-
pertinent station in attempts to kill
wild mustard, cocklebur, yellow dock,
etc. The peculiar thing claimed for this
poison is that when sprayed on grow
ing grain crop infested by weeds 1t kills
the weeds without injury to the culti-
waited crop. The solution used consists
of 100 pounds Of iron sulphate dis
solved in fifty four gallons Of water,
which amount will spray an acre.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-12-26
superauous.

Mrs. Knicker Does your husband
ever complain if his buttons are miss
ing? Mrs. Bocker-No; he has to
fasten so many of mine that he
wouldn't have time for his own, any
way.--New York Sun.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-12-26

Floods the body with warm, glowing
vitality, makes the nerves strong,
quickens circulation, restores natural
vigor, makes you feel like one born again.
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea, 35
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-12-26

Be at war with your vices at peace
with your nelghbors and let every year
ind you a better man. Franklin.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-12-26

The wagon jack herewith shown Is
reproduced from Farm Progress. 1t Is
simple in construction and effective In
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-12-26

ETC., have already brought their natural
reward In many cases In diminished
profits. The greatest waste Is of corn
fodder.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-12-26
All Hunors

Are impure matters which the skin, liver
kidneys and other organs cannot take care
of without help.
Pimples, boils, eczema and other erup-
tons, loss of appetite, that tired feeling
bilious turns fits OF Indigestion, dull head
aches and many other troubles are due TO
them. They are removed by
Hoods Sarsaparilla
In usual liquid form or in chocolated
tabletsknown as SaYsataos. 100 doses III.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-12-26
At the Willie.
Library to be Dedicated

The date of the long anticipated dedi-
cation of the library building is fixed at
last and it will take place in Music Hall,
Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. After
the conclusion of a short and appropriate
program the new library will be thrown
open and Mr.. Cobleigh will hold an
informal reception there. Every one is
invited to attend the dedication and
visit the library, which will after this
occasion be in running order. The books
are all in place, and this week is spent in
putting the finishing touches on the fur
nishings and getting everything in
readiness to open it for the public
About 400 new books have been ordered
which will be ready for circulation in a
few weeks.
Christmas 0bservances.
At the churches Christmas Sunday and
Christmas day were observed with
appropriate exercises and music. The
Methodist church held special services
Sunday, and on Monday evening gave
cantata and tree for the Sunday school,
The music at the Congregational church
Sunday was especially beautiful, the
regular cnOlr Delng assisted by Misses
Finney and Sleeper, Messrs Harris and
Conner. Among other music they sang,
Berthold Tours Rejoice and be glad"
The Christmas tree and concert by the
Sunday school were held on Tuesday
evening. At St. Peters the regular
Christmas services were held on Dec 25.
Holy Communion and sermon at 10
a. III. At the Universalist church Sun
day good music was rendered by a
double quartet consisting of Mrs.
Parker, Mrs. Mclaughlin, sopranos,
Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Mcdowell, altos,
Mr.. Hunter and Mr. Kinds, tenors,
Mr.. Brown and Mr.. Clark. BASES. The
pastor delivered fine sermon from the
text, peace onearth, good will to men,"
On Monday evening the Sunday school
gave cantata, Santa Claus Nap"
with gaily decorated tree.
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JANUARY MID-NIONTH BARGAIN So

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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-08-03
THE OLD
CORN MILL

One of the most quaint, sooth-
ing and pleasant of the reminis-
cences of the old South viii take
practical form at the jamestown
Exposition in the old fashioned
water mill that grinds the corn
for the meal from which delicious
corn cakes are made on the spot
The mill viii be an exact re-
production Of the alluring old
time overshot water wheel mill,
with its cool dam and picturesque
and pleasant surroundings SO dear
to the heart Of childhood and not
without great attraction for child
rem of an older growth
The old corn mil at the Exposi-
ton Will present TO the visitor a
yery natural and attractive appear
ance. Weather worn and covered
with cool looking moss, it will be
a suitable setting for the great
wheel with It's great dripping
blades. Within the mill the visit
or will see the corn ground IN the
old primitive way and the sweet
and fragrant meal resulting IS
ready for consumption Passing
into a homelike apartment adjoin-
ing the mill, the visitor will be in.
vited to sit down and partake Of
old fashioned southern corn cakes
A wholesome looking black
sAlammy" of the quaint and good
" type that existed sbefo de wah"
in spotless apron and cap viii
cook and serve the appetizing
cakes with pure country butter and
maple syrup to make the cOmbina-
ton perfect
This delightful old mill with
its pleasant surroundings and the
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-08-03
CITIZENS
BAND

Il. G. Evans, musical director
and pianist, formerly of Johns
town, Pa, but now permanently
located in this city, viii organize
concert band in this city, pro-
vidingthe talent can be found and
in all probability enough can be.
found to start with. Mr.. Evans
says it is the first city he has ever
been in that did not have band
of some kind, concert or otherwise.
(due respects to the local colored
band). Mr.. Evans comes highly
recommended both as director
and pianist. al. the following
clippings viii prove: e
From the Johnstown Democrat:
Several thousand people were
out last night to hear the open air
concert by the City Concert band,
which made its bow to the public
at that time.
feThe concert was given in the
park pavilion and the people who
heard it crowded to the streets adj
iacent to the park and stood close
about the pavilion Conductor
q. G. Evans had his players well
in hand and they played together
as though they had composed the
same band all their lives. The
large crowd was delighted by the
music and the admirable way in
which it was rendered and it was
the universal opinion that never
has a better Johnstown band been
organized. The playing has here
tofore been unexcelled by any band
in this city.
eeThe concert began at s o'clock
and for an hour and half the
crowd was delightfully."- entertain
ed. The program included both
classical and popular airs, both
being rendered with the same high
degree of excellence.
ssThe men in the band are all
competent musicians who are well
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-08-03

Joseph Rome, eolored, is home
from Cumberland, Washington and
Atlantic City, after an absence Of
five months
Mrs. R. S. Northeott has gone to
Concord, N. r., for an extended
visit among relatives, that being
her old home.
Rev. Cochran, Late pastor of the
colored Baptist church, has gone to
Michigan, and Rev. George G. Jet,
of this city, has been chosen pastor
of the church.
N. ". Ogden, Fairmont attor-
ney. was in the city today.
W. NJ. GonOway was at. Salem
Saturday.
Dr.. Sydney Past was here Mon
day from Glen Falls.
Mrs. S. E. swartz, of Wichita,
Kansas. where her husband has a
chair in the University of Kansas,
is here the guest of her son, Attor-
new Osman E. Swartz.
Rev. L. E. Peters returned Mon
dav morning from 1Tonongah,
where he preached Sunday.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-08-03

known in local musical circles.
The best talent to be found in the
city has been organized by Con-
ductor Evans and that he knows.
his men and understands them
well was evidenced by his work
last night"
From the Saturday Globe,
Utica N. z:
sProf. II. G. Evans began his
musical career at the age Off, and
since he was IA has been engaged
in orchestras, bands and in giving
musical instruction. He was
born in Ashland, Pa, in 1875.
For a number Of years he played
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-08-03

directors at all times, and I think
in very short time the citizens of
Clarksburg viii have an organiza-
ton to be proud of.
l would like to hear from all
musicians playing any kind Of
band instrument. I can be seen
at the Daily Telegram Office at any
time during the day or applica-
lions can be addressed to COS Dale
avenue. I will state further that
it would be an advantage if The
different business concerns and
corporations would consent 10 find
positions for steady and sober
nuicians with trades, as ] can get
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-08-03

There is some dissatisfaction be-
tween some members of the city
council over the matter Of tickets
10 the Barnum & Bailey circus
The councilmen claim the mayor
gave them a dirty deal in the mat
ter.
II has ever been The custom for,
circuses to give the city officials
about all the tickets they needed
and have ever been very generous
ID this respect. But the council
men and some other officials Of
the city did not get any compli-
inentaries this time.
Superintendent DOYLE asked the
mayor about the matter and says,
50 4 member of the council says.
that the mayor told him there
would be no tickets for any of
them, As there was to be no parade
and Oh that account the showmen
refused to or would not give tick
cts, except six to the mayor and
party IN the form Of box tickets
BE states that the mayor also told
him the showmen restricted him
as whom he Should have in his
party.
One councilman went to the
show grounds and laid the matter
before the management. who in
formed him that it was the policy
70 give all the officials all the tick
ets they wanted and would have
done 50, if the mayor had laid
he matter before the agent, when
ne handed him an order for the
5ox tickets, and that the show did
moi even think Of refusing them
sekels and never took the fact
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-08-03
War Suspended
Awaiting aft 5 Arrival

night for Baltimore to attend school
at Mt. de Sales
Miss Edna Blee, who visited here
SIX weeks, left Sunday for her home
in P Philadelphia.
J. D. Basel was here from Inter
state Monday.
Mrs. C. a. Hornor went to At.
Lake Park Saturday night to visit
her daughter, Mrs. E. R. Davis
Charles a. Hornor, accompanied
his SON, Edward, Sunday night to
the Jacob Tome institute, at Port
Deposit, Nd, where the latter will
be in school all the year.
Mrs. Lnln Sands, who visited
Col. and Mrs. 7. N. Jackson, left
last night for Baltimore.
E. Il. Hanor, formerly here, has
purchased an elegant saloon in
Lafayette, Ind, and has personal
charge Of it.
Contractor Percy LINER began to
Law cement pavement Monday morn
ing for the Empire Builing Com
pan Won the Fourth street side of
the Empire building and viii do a
first class Job as he always does
Rev. ". J. Newton returned Mon
day from Willow Tree.
Rev. r. B. Mcdaniel went to Par
kersburg today to attend a meeting
of Baptists there.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-08-03
nv Associated Pres. !

HAVANA, Sept 17-Insurgent
Leaders Camps, Marguetti and
Cartello have Withdrawn their
forces from Guiana and have agreed
to 4 suspension Of hostilities pend
ing peace negotiations.
4 violent explosion occurred here
this morning and wrecked two
brick buildings. Six persons we're
killed and many wounded No de-
tails of the cause Of the explosion
have been learned. It Is thought
to have been the work Of incendiar-
les.
Word has reached here of the
first fighting in Santiago province.
-Four hundred rebels under Col
Dubois met rural guardsmen at La
Maya.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-08-03

such musicians here, and I en-
phasize on the fact that none only
good, industrious, sober men will
become members of the band. Tie
purpose in view is to entertain the
citizens during the summer season
with opn air concerts, which I
know all citizens in all COMMUNE
ties appreciate. Let the citizens
come forward through the columns
of the local papers and say some
thing on the subject.
All interested should write 81.
G. Evans, COS Dale avenue,
Clarksburg, W. Va.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-08-03

Division Superintendent Q. B.
Williams, Of the afonongah division
and superintendent Bryan, Of the
Ohio division, held a conference
here Monday morning for the pur-
pose of efecting a better distribu-
ton of cars between the two diyis-
ions. Satisfactory arrangements
were made. Superintendent Will
Jams says the coal cfPorators are now
well satisfied with car distribution
as made by the railroad company.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-08-03

with theatrical orchestras and
Travelled extensively. In 1886
he came to Johnstown and bias
since been engaged IN teaching
BE was engaged as leader and IN
struetOr of the Daisytown band N
Nav, 1898. and when the Millville
Fire Company organized its band
last November be was engaged to
instruct It. In both positions he
has been successful and Is held IN
HIGH eteem BY the members Of both
ORDINATIONS. he Is also a COM
poser Of ACKNOWLEDGED ability, and
has written number Of marches
for the local bands
From Johnstown Democrat,
July issue, 1908:
On the occasion of the summer
concerts at Westmont park. the.
Reed band WILDE augumense6 by
the CITY Concert band under the
direction Of Prof H Geo. Evans
tie public mav 10 assured Of rare
musical treats. Mr.. Evans Is not
only frstclass musical director
but is a composer Of considerable
merit. one Of his productions, The
Pan-American Exposition having
made a decided hit all over the
country. He originated the City
Corcert band and his association
of that organization with the
ohnstown Reed band, which is
recognized as one of the best
musical organizations in the state,
is q matter worthy of congratula-
ton"
Mr.. Evans was musical director
at the Cambria School of Music at.
Johnston, Pa, for nine years In
that time having enjoyed the dis
tinction Of being the most popular
teacher in that city. as the list of
pupils enrolled in the school and
the number of first-class pianists
and teachers turned out by him
proves this assertion. Mr.. Evans
can furnish hundreds Of testimon-
ials as to his abilities, but space
will not permit to use more than
those mentioned above, which IL
sufficient to show the citizens of
Clarksburg that they have a man
who has the experience and ability
to form and maintain = band
which viii be credit to this city.
Mr.. Evans would ike TO get the
citizens INTERESTED in this move
and any suggestion they could of
fer personally or through the
columns of the city newspapers)
would have his kind consideration.
There are several things TO think
Of in the organization of band
It is universally understood that
any kind of an organization that
is under direct expense cannot ex-
list without financial aid from
some direction or other, as for in
stance we have hall rent, lights,
music, uniforms, ETC., etc, which
has been learned from experience
is hard and long task to obtain
by the monthly due route" Why
can't we get up a subscription list
as thew do in most all other towns
and cities? I can mention sever
al places where the citizens sup
port a band. Why cans it be done
here? Let us get together and ap-
point some reliable person 10 ac-
cept subscriptions also to appoint
a board of directors, selected from
among our citizens and have the
band under the direct control Of
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-08-03

Rev. Robert Brown Mcdaniel
Will 60 to Parkersburg Monday to
attend a meeting Of the program
committee of The West Virginia
Baptist General Association, which
convenes in the First Baptist
church here Oct. Is to 81. The
other members of the committee
are Dave D. johnson, Rev. N. A.
Summers, Rev. John S. Stump
and Rev. G. L. Trawin. The
committee viii complete the pro-
gram, which viii be published in
a few DAYS. Mr. McDanel viii re-
turn home Monday night.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-08-03

The local odd Fellows viii
meet at their hall at 9 o'clock to-
morrow morning and leave at
1925 for Shinnston, where they
will attend the Garner stone laying
of the new Odd Fellows building.
Adamston and other lodges viii go
down on the same train. They
will return on the roidnight flyer
from Pittsburg.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-08-03
By AssOciated Press.)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17-sec-
Rotary Taffs departure for Cuba
had a benifcent effect, suspending
hostilities IN Cuba By the time
Taft and Bacon arrive IN Havana,
both parties to the discretionary
troubles viii be prepared to confer
with them. Active operations
against the insurgents viii be sus-
pended until the arrival of Taft
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-08-03

that Aere was no parade into con-
siderahon- He denied that the
tickets were withheld on account
Of their being no parade and re-
GREETED that the officials had not
been gwen compimentanes.
Under these circumstances mem
brs Of council and other officials
think rather unkindly Just now of
the mayor.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-08-03
fond memories Il win recall,

fond memories it viii recall, is
sure to prove to be one of the
most popular Of the simple feat.
ures Of the Exposition where there
Will be many such old time at
fractions to recall to the visitor
the sweet "reminiscences Of the days
that are no more
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-08-03

BALTIMORE. Nd. Sept. II
Warren G. Elliott, president of the
Atlantic Coast Line railroad, died
at Watkins Glen, N. Y, today.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-08-03
(Bx Associated Pressl

CANTON, O., Sept 17-ames
Cornelius, contractor. was arrested
today, charged with the murder OF
his wife.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-08-03

The business Of The local street
ear company circus day was large
and is an evidence of the immense
size Of the crowd here. The com
pany hauled just 10000 persons
Fairmont reports hauling $4,000
the day before but that does not
represent as many as at Clarksburg
as they double up on fares down
there.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1906-08-03
Minnie I'VE. a notorious charac-

Winnie Nye, a notorious charac-
Ter, is in jail to serve ten days and
ought to be wearing a coat OF tar
and feathers besides as she Is per-
haps the most depraved being IN
the community.
Constable Andrew Lyon ran
across her near the show grounds
Friday night and arrested and jail
ed her. She was acting indecent
ly in the presence of about Is
men, who were more interested
spectators than if they had gone to
the circus.
She was taken before Justice J.
N. David SATURDAY. morning, who
imposed the Jail sentence IN de-
fault Of a fine.