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Mexico Missouri message., 1907-02-21
Here and There.

We spent a very pleasant after
noon last week ut the Walnut
Grove stock farm, an ideal farm
of $50 acres Of good land, all in
grass-the home of the best grades
of stock of all kinds, pride of the
proprietor. Jas. Quinlan. Mr..
Qninlan is starting herd of
Shorthorn cattle with % young
cows aud heifers, such blood rs
the SYPHILIS, Barons. Rose of Sharon
aud viscounts. none better, with a
Scotch Topped bull, the pride of
Walnut Grove at head of herd.
Here we found the best herd of
Chester White hogs in the county,
which had for foundation stock
such SOW sas Cora s., Ruth s.. and
Josie s., headed by Colonel See.
Mrs. John Eddleman near Lad.
donna suffers greatly with catarrh.
The disease being so far adva need
that the local physician can dc
nothing and she has gone to q
specialist in the city.
IL, A. Grier attended a Poland
China sale last week and sold O
SOW of Meddler for $3.50. He has
a SOW of Meddler 2nd for sale at q
bargain price.
Garland Lockridge, Jr., came uE
from st. Louis Saturday. Carl
had the misfortune while opening
a barrel of cement at Rowe
Tex, last August to be struck il
the eye with a nail which resulted
in the loss of the eye.
Down at Laddonia last week W,
met many old friends; G. E
Ferris, G. w. Ramey, Geo. Ramey
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-02-21

Miss Lucile Howell very clever.
ly arranged n surprise for her
mother Mrs. j. W. urwrl on the
occasion of her birthday last week.
A number Of friends assembled in
the afternoon. IT,, eel surprise
to Mrs. Howell was The forthcom.
ing of an appetizing lunch with
which to round out the pleasures
OF the aftercoon.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-02-21

A. A. Duncan, principal OF Lib.
erty school, will honor the Faith.
er Of Our Country" on the 22nd
by giving a spelling match. invit-
ing Washington school to come
aud spell. He offers a prize to the
best speller.
Henry Morris is improving.
Jesse Worsham, formerly Of this
county, who spent the past year
in San Antonio, Texas, for the
benefit of his health, has returned
much improved. His wife aud
son are visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. f. W. Niles of New
burg, Mo.
Harry Wright aud family will
move to Mexico. 10 reside. Sorry
to lose them, but wish them pros
perity in their new home.
II. p, Warden bought 3 brood
mares Mt Glynn Jones sale.
Il. a. Roberts fine driving
mare at $l0l.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-02-21
POWELL FORD

Warm weather continues, aud
farmers are planning their spring
work.
Many from this neighborhOod
attended court IN Mexico last
week.
Jno. 7. Marshall of Mexico pa
pered Earl Carter's house last
week.
Several from here attended the
Sullivan sale Tuesday.
b F. Cook is entertaining his
brother, Jno. Co1k, of Iowa.
VIM. Mason shipped 100 hogs
last Friday; they were beauties.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-02-21
NORTH LIBERTY.

s. b. Reighley of Mexico and
John Edwards Of Liberty spent
Sunday with Il. II. Roberts.
A. A. Duncan was the guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. &. E. Younger We'd
nesday.
The little daughter OF WIN. I'M
derwood is very i'll of pneumonia.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-02-21
BEREA.

II. 7. Powell and family were
Sunday guests of Felix Martin and
wife.
Harve Robinson and wife spent
Saturday aud Sunday with the lat
ter's mother, Mrs. Rodgers, east
of Moline.
Jno. w. Ellis is no better.
Miss Hettie Cawthorn remains
quite sick. Mr.. Cawthorn and
Miss Neva are better.
The spelling bee at Berea Feb.
II was we'll attended. The most
successful spoilers were Miss Mag.
gle Smith of Shady Dell and Mr..
Rob Fisher of Fisher District.
What threatened to be a serious
fire at Linn Stewards was checked
by the opportune arrival of sew
eral of the neighbors who prompt
ly organized themselves into
bucket brigade. The roof Of their
dwelling had taken fire.
Mrs. Harye Brown aud little
daughter who have been quite sick
are better.
Taylor Berry aud wife Of Youngs
Greek were recent guests of Juo.
| w. Ellis.
Miss Nola Hannah closed a very
successful term of school at Berea.
Several premiums awarded as fol.
lows:
Attendance. Virgie Henry
Penmanship, Myra Miller
Geography. Eva Greed
Headmarks; A class, Pauline
Cawthorn; B class. Margaret Pow.
elli C class. Della Dowell; d class,
Theresa Miller.
Third Reader. Theresa Miller
Boys, you will have TO get busy
nezt term, il there are to be any
Joes. Jims or Jerrys in the lis
next time.
There was preaching at BeIeI
Sunday by the regular pastor.
j. NJ. Richardson is nursing I
very sore finger. having stuck
thorn in that member.
Glad TO learn that Freddie Rob
erts who went from here to the ter
ritory soon after Christmas
meeting with great success. a
is proprietor OF a cafe ia Okla
homa City.
g. w. Elzea aud wife wer
guests Of Il. 8. Bsrrnp Fsb. IA.
Will Cawthorn Of Wright Cit
and Frank CawlAorn Of Thomr
son visited their homeFelks * hi
nlnAa "A fnra Hn.9e Iaka MAJ,
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-02-21
Public Sale.

Shire end Arnall will have u
sale at the Shire farm 4 miles
northeast of town Tuesday, Feb.
&c, 1907, consisting of live stock,
farm implements aud j. 1. Case
threshing outfit complete.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-02-21

Geo. Fritz, Bob Grange. Drs. Lof-
ton and vandeventer and others.
All doing well Bro Grier Of the
Herald seems happy and contenied
aud turns ont sale bills in a very
neat manner.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-02-21

Rep. Walter Burch visited Mex
leo and .Laddonia this week. His
parents at Laddonia are preparing
to move to Kansas City.
The court docket was changed
Monday and Tuesday because so
many of the lawyers were in atten-
dence at the st. Louis court Of
Appeals.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-02-21

Homer Moran just down aud on
from the control Of the Record
will begin the publication OF the
Wellsville Star. That little city
will have its full supply OF news
papers.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-02-21

j. w. wilkins whose public sale
was held today has bought the old
Reagan place of Mr.. Boomer and
will move thereto. The % acres
brought 1000.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-02-21

l.. T. Atkins who lives beyond
Champ was in Mexico, Tuesday.
He has been living for Is years on
the Lewis Klee place and will con-
tinue on that farm. He recently
purchased for Mr.. Klee 80 acres
adjoining his home.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-02-21

Mrs. U. o. Musick of Colorado
Springs is the guest of her cousin,
Mrs. John Beal.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-02-21

j. w. Stanffer, of st. Louis,
mail clerk on the Wabash, will
move to Mexico soon.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-02-21

* w. Erisman Of Benton City
was in this city Tuesday aud made
this Office a pleasant call.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-02-21

Andrew s. Bunton, a former
resident, died at bis home in Shell
byville, Ill. last Saturday.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-02-21

Elon bearing and wife are in
Old Mexico. John A. Guthrie is
10 churge OF the iewelry store.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-02-21
THE MESSAGE
THURSDAY. FEB. 81 1907

Those who live in glass houses
throw stones nevertheless.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-02-21

Mr.. and Mrs. James Gallaher
visited in vandaIia first Of the
week.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-02-21

Bob Willingham, a young man
of this city fell from the train near
Martinsburg Sunday aud received
fatal injuries from which he died
Monday afternoon just as prepar-
ations were being made to rem owe
him to this city. He was about
rs years of age and with his moth
err resided in the north part Of the
city.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-02-21

John II. Robinson, SO years old,
died at his home in north Mexico
Monday after a lengthy illness. He
had recently returned from Co.
lumbia. Funeral service Wednes-
day at 1880 q. m, conducted by
Rev. A. A. Wallace. Deceased
leaves a wife and six children.
Mexico Missouri message., 1907-02-21

John Clarence Shoup, son OF
Of Frank Shoup who resides north
east Of Mexico. died Tuesday at
1880 pinot consumption. Clarence
was about Is years OF age and had
been in bad health but the end
came somewhat Unexpectedly. Flu
neral services at the Littleby Meth /.
odist church at IL a. m. Thurs
day. Feb. 81, conducted by the
pastor. Rev. w. A. Smith. The
family have the sympathy Of a
large circle of friends. Clarence
wass.a promising young man OF
unusual brightness. aud his early
demise is a sad blow to his friends.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-05-08
WEATHER RECORD.
Wanted, For Sale, Etc.

For SALE-One 30-foot bed ladder and
one 33-foot ladder, with stage hooks
and ropes. Also one complete tintype
outfit. Enquire of c. F. Koepka, 81
Pine street.
If You WANT the best try our teas and
coffee. We have added the stock former
ly sold by A. Worcester, to our lines.
Satisfaction guaranteed. c. B. & A. R.
Aiken, 60 Railroad street.
TENEMENT TO RENT, 5 Pine st.
A MODEL FARM for sale. Located
seven miles from St. Johnsbury on the
main highway, a farm of 50 acres, 40
acres of wood and timber land, Is acres
of tillage land in high state of cult
walton, fine new buildings, one and one
half story house and shed, basement
barn, hen house, running water at house
and barn. A very desirable home in all
respects and one of the most attractive
farms in Caledonia county. This place
can be purchased for less than what the
buildings cost five years ago. Price
$210O. Cady & Braley.
WANTED-A POSITION on farm, work
ing among cattle. Enquire of Albert S.
Moore, r. F. D. 2. Care Charles Mer
chant.
For SALE The residence of the late
L. D. Howard, 80 Summer street. En-
quire Of Henry Howard, 35 Cliff street
Mrs. L. Swirsky experienced dress
maker from Boston. Work of all kinds.
Enquire Sc Railroad street, up one
fight.
WANTED: Pupils in piano instruction,
by Miss Maude E. Brown, 81 Spring
street.
WANTED:-General line of women help
for first class White Mountain Hotel
Season to begin about July LIST for at
least three months. Please address
George c. Gill, Bethlehem, N. H.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-05-08
Quarantine Card Removed.

George Williams is sadder and wiser
man as the result of his removal of the
quarantine sign placed on his home by
Health Officer Noyes. Mr.. Williams had
a case of diphtheria in his family and
after letting his children leave the
premises he was warned by the health
officer to keep them at home and also
stay at home himself. Last Wednesday
morning he took down the card and
went to work in Perley Russell's ice
house. He was arrested and tried before
Justice Worcester and fined $40 and
costs, the whole amounting to over SIG
His friends paid the fine to avoid his
being sent to the house of correction.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-05-08

Springfield to take charge of the plant
there.
Mrs. c. E. Severance was called tc
Bristol last week by the illness of hei
brother.
F. NJ. Abbott is moving his family this
week into the house he recently pur.
chased in Paddock's Village, known as
the Warner house.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. n Wood were called
to Bellevue, Ohio, Saturday, by the illness
of Mr.. Woods father. Miss Bessye
Wright accompanied them. Mr.. and
Mrs. Wood do not expect to return be-
fore fall.
Mrs. H. R. Albee is spending two
weeks in New York.
Miss Isabel NJ. Paddock returned last
week from New York, where she has
been spending two weeks.
Miss liza NJ. Way returned to her home
in Albany last week
Edwin N. Johnson of Greenfield was
here last week to attend the banquet of
the Mystic Shriners.
Miss Maude E. Brown has returned
from Boston, where she has been taking
a course in the normal department of the
New England Conservatory of Music,
and is now prepared to give piano in
struction at her residence, 81 Spring
street.
B. G. Howe was in Barton the first of
the week.
Miss Ethel Crocker and Miss Henrietta
Wilder visited schools in Woodsville last
week.
Miss Burns Hunter has been spending
few days in Barton.
Mrs. W. B. Perkins has been spending
week in Greensboro.
Mr.. and Mrs F. A. Scott have been
spending a short time at Woburn, Mass.
Jean Dexter is very i'll at his home with
pneumonia.
Daniel F. Lynch is moving from his
house into the one occupied by Patrick
Mulrooney and Mr.. Mulrooney is NOV
ing into the house vacated by Mr..
Lynch.
Will Wood, who has been seriously i'll
with the mumps, is improving. Harold
Penniman is recovering from the same
illness.
Miss Media Toussant is clerking in the
china department of the Berry-Ball dry
goods store.
Mrs. F. A. Walker is quite ill at her
home with pluro-pneumonia.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-05-08

WANTED: At once, one experienced
bandsawyer and two markers on Jigger-
ed stock for chairs. M. Goslant, Lanes
boro, Vt.
House FOR SALE. Inquire at 16 Port
land Street.
NURsE.-Mrs. c. ]. Heon, Drouin's
block, room 16, Railroad street, St.
Tohnsbury, Vt. n E. Telephone Id
BUNDY & WEEKS have their line of
business and pleasure wagons ready to
show. Also Harnesses, Plush Robes and
Storm Aprons.
GIRLS WANTED-To stitch overalls and
coats on power machines. Steady work
and good pay. H. W. Carter & Sons,
Lebanon, N. H.
WANTED. Young girl to assist in
homework in small family, to go home
nights. Enquire at the CALIFORNIAN office.
Miss H. NJ. SPAULDING, chiropody,
manicuring, massage, shampooing, hair
dressing and smuggling. N. E. phone
262-12. % Main ST., St. Johnsbury, Vt.
EGGS FOR HATcHING-Eggs. $1.00 for
13. High class prize stock-R. l. Reds.
DdTItu L NOChS1 WHlLS NdhuOllS, M
c. White Leghorn, and Single Comb
Brown Leghorn. H. B. Daniels, st.
Johnsbury, VT, corner Jones and Pleas
ant streets.
GIRL WANTED for general homework.
Washings put out. Good wages to the
right party. Inquire at the CALIFORNIAN
Office.
THE COLONIAL" WAX Floor Paint is
the real thing for your floors and you'll
recommend it to your neighbors after
you use it once. Comes in eight colors.
FoLLENsBY & PECK.
FINE STORE to rent to the right party.
Inquire of A. L. Bailey.
WANTED. TIMBER LAND recently cut
over. Give acreage and price. Address
S., care CALIFORNIAN office.
FIFTEEN CARPENTERS and SIX PAINTERS
wanted at once. j. M. Foye, St. Johns
bury.
MAcHINIsTs WANTED-Three or four
good machinists on saw mill, paper mill
and similar work. Steady work, 9 hour
day. E. M. Cross, Berlin N. H.
AUTOMOBILE FOR SALE. Stanley
runabout, newly painted and in first
class condition Seats four people.
Inquire of Jack Bertrand, St. Johnsbury.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-05-08
Fred Pope spent Sunday in Barton.

| rIeu rope spent sunday III parton.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Hunt of Chicago
are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. E. L
| Hunt
Senator Dillingham; and Walter w
Husband, the chairman and secretary Of
the immigration commission, will sal
from Boston May 18 in the Canbpic o.
the White Star line and reach Naples the
last of the month. The other members
of the commission will join the party at
Naples a week later. The commission
will visit during the summer the ports Of
emb rkation in Italy, Austria, Russia,
France and England and present re-
port to the next Congress. Mr.. Hus-
band arrives here Saturday with his
family for few days visit.
Elisha May was unfortunate at
Northumberland Thursday and severely
sprained his hand in falling from a
temporary bridge which had been built
over the highway that was then covered
by the high water.
The paragrapher of the Boston Globe,
who watches the birthdays of the promi-
nent people, congratulated on Wednes-
day Judge Wendell Phillips Stafford,
associate justice of the supreme court of
the District of Columbia, born May 1,
1861" and on Monday "Mr. Henry
Fairbanks, inventor and manufacturer,
of st. Johnsbury, born May 6, $780,"
George F. Cushman's many friends
will be sorry 20 know that he fell while
in his mill at Bath, N. H., last week, and
hurt his back, so he has been confined to
his bed since, but is improving so he
hopes to be able to come to St. Johns
bury the last of this week.
The many friends of L. B. Hartshorn
are glad to see him out again after an
illness which has kept him in the house
for several months.
The friends of M. E. McClary, Peach
am boy who is now successful lawyer
at Malone, N. Y, will be interested to
learn that he is candidate from his
county to the New York Assembly. The
Empire state needs just such material as
this among its lawmakers and his Gale
1onia county friends wish him success in
MS political aspirations.
Mrs. o. M. w. Sprague and daughter
and Miss Maude H. Sprague are visiting
friends in Boston,
The many friends of Abner w. Smith
will regret to learn that he will have to
Undergo another operation this week at
lis home in East Concord and will ear
1estly hope for his ultimate recovery.
Mrs. James Hicks has been spending a
week with her daughter in Barre.
Miss Catherine Rickabyis quite i'll with
rheumatism and has been confined to her
Dom for several days.
The friends of DR.. ]. D. Folsom will be
glad to know that while he has been in
poor health for the past few
weeks, he is now more comfortable.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-05-08
Social Gatherings.

Miss Marion Fairbanks entertained a
party of young ladies last week Tuesday
evening. Later the gentlemen joined the
company and most enjoyable evening
followed.
Mrs. c. c. Follensby entertained a
dozen ladies very pleasantly Monday
evening at a picnic supper. Many
stories were told by some OF the ladies OF
their experiences abroad which were
most interesting.
Mr.. and Mrs c. B. Weeks entertained
the 900" club at their home very pleas
antly Friday night. Refreshments were
served.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-05-08
MARRIAGES.

At Montpelier, May /, by Rev. A. F
Walch, Carl M. Morris of St. Johnsbury and
Miss Clare Elaine Benis of Marshfeld.
At New York City, April 20. Otis Bell o.
Maiden, Mass, formerly of McIndoes, and
At Passumpsic, May 1, by Rev A. 5. Gil
bert, w. A. Eastman and Miss Nellie W1nn.
At Montpelier, May 1, by Rev. ]. E;
Wright, DIR. l. N. Eastman of Groton, and
Miss Laura E. Kent of Fitchburg, Mass.
At Greensboro, May 3, by Rev. n. A. Ross,
William A. Tate and Mrs. Hattie Clement.
At Greensboro, May 8. by Rev. n. A. Ross,
William Bates and Mrs. Lucy Rollins.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-05-08
BIRTHS.

At East Ryegate, April 81, a daughter tc
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilfred Newell.
At Peacham, May 1, a son to Mr.. and Mrs
Henry Farrow.
At st. Johnsbury, May 4, a daughter, Doris
Gertrude, to Mr.. and Mrs. Charles E. Mar
shall
At st. Johnsbury. April 30, a daughter to
Mr.. and Mrs. George e. Towle.
At East Purke, May 1, a son, Carl Edwin
to Mr.. and Mrs. Perley E. Harris.
At St. Johnsbury Center, May 4, daugh
GosS.
At East Burke, May 4, a son to Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Freeto.
At South Ryegate, May 6, daughter to
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Keenan,.
At st. Johnsbury, May g. daughter,
Marie Angelina, to Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Fourier.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-05-08
PERSONALS.

Miss Marion D. Patterson is spending
few weeks with her sister, Miss Heller
S. Patterson, in Boston.
Harry A. Flint successfully passed hi.
mental examinations to enter the Nava
Academy at Annapolis, Md, which were
held at Washington, D. c., recently anc
has been spending the time since Their
with his sister. Mrs. Earnest L. Clark, in
New York He went last week to
Annapolis to take his physical examina
ton and comes home this week to spend
few weeks before the opening of the
Naval Academy.
Mrs. George W. Bangs, cf Lisbon is
visiting relatives here. Mr.. Bangs is
in this vicinity on business trip.
Miss Louise L. Bartlett Of Hartford,
Conn, is the guest of Mrs. Frank H.
Brooks.
E.. c. Potter will deliver the Memorial
day address at Milton.
Rev. and Mrs. J. M. Frost received
a huge boquet of flowers from members
of the Methodist church Sunday, in
honor of their 21st wedding anniver-
sary.
Mrs Burns of West Burke has been
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Carl Howe.
Fred S. Wright of Woodsville was
business visitor in town last week.
DR.. T. X. Stiles is spending the month
in studying at the New York hospitals.
Philip Thompson is home from Dart
mouth College quite sick with the
humps.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Lang have been
enjoying a carriage drive to Wells River
and their old home in Topsham, the
past week, and expect to return home
today.
Mrs. George Beer and children have
gone to Mr.. Beers home in Concord, N.
H., to remain awhile.
DR.. Alice E. Wakefield arrived from
New York last week and will spend the
summer at Charles Ranney's. She was
accompanied by her two sisters, Misses
Nellie and Kate, who will also spend the
summer here.
Harold Miner of Greenfield is the guest
of his uncle, DR.. J. E. Hartshorn.
Mrs. A. H. Mcleod and Miss Grace
Mcleod returned last week from Cam
den, S. c. Mr.. Mcleod went down and
accompanied them home,
Mr.. Collins, who has been connected
with the Gas Company here, has gone to
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-05-08
An Automobile Stunt.

Mr.. Holmes, who is Boston man and
is contemplating the purchase of Max
well touring car but doubts it's ability
to climb hills, offered to make wager OF
$500 that the car could not take 13
grown people up any hill which he
might select within ten miles of Boston.
The Maxwell Briscoe Boston Company
Immediately covered Mr.. Holmes wager,
and the attempt will be made Saturday,
The winner offers to contribute his earn
ings to the Floating Hospital, one o.
Boston's most worthy charities.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-05-08
DEATHS.

At Barnet, May 4, Mrs. James Gould, aged
80 years.
At Bradford May 1, Mrs. Cora M. Whit
ney, aged 80 years.
At Bradford May 1 Lorraine F. Hale, aged
"a years.
At Ryegate, May 3, Lillian, youngest
daughter of Mr., and Mrs. William Taylor,
aged 4 months.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-05-08
Card of Thanks.

We desire to thank the people of st. Johns
bury and vicinity for their generous contribu'
lions during our self-denial Missionary effort
We were able to raise the sum 500, the
largest amount ever raised in any one effort
before in this place.
ADJT. AND MRS. ROWE.
Officers in charge Salvation Army
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-05-08
Card of Thanks.

We wish to thank the many friends and
neighbours, the l. o. o. F. and Post Office De
partment for their beautiful flowers and for
their sympathy and kind acts shown to us
during the illness and death of our beloved
husband and father.
MRS. MATTE G. ToRRANT,
EVA M. ToRRANT.
st. Johnsbury, VT, May 7, 1907