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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-06-26
The Morgan Horse.

Col. Joseph Battell may be a trife
rabid on the honk cart proposition but
he certainly has some sane ideas about
the Morgan horse. Arrangements are
now being made to move the experiment
station from Burlington to the farm in
Weybridge recently given by the Middle
bury horse fancier to the United States
agricultural department to be used in
raising Morgan horses exclusively.
There are so few Morgan horses in this
state now that when one is seen going
by it attracts attention as being a Nor
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-06-26
Called to Y. M. c. A.

Gay W. FELTON,, St. Johnsbury Academy
'92, recently principal of the Brandon
High school, has been called by the
directors of the Lynn Young Mems
Christian Association, as the Educa-
tional Director.
Mr.. FELTON, has been a successful teach
er, the attendance ofthe schools has been
increased and athletic interest has been
aroused wherever he has taught. Plans
have not been fully developed but Mr..
FELTON, will have charge OF the night
school, which will include regular class
work, lectures and practical talks. His
success in other schools augers well for
his success in this undertaking.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-06-26
Commissioners Notice.

WALSTEIN L. MORRIS ESTATE.
The subscribers, having been appointed by
the Honorable Probate Court for the district
of Caledonia, commissioners to receive, ex-
anime and adjust all claims and demands of
all persons against the estate of Walstein L.
Norris, late of St. Tohnsbury, VT, in said
district, deceased, and the term of six months
lowed by said Court to the creditors of said
deceasedto exhibit and prove their respective
claims before us: Give notice that we will at
tend to the duties of our appointment at the
Passumpsic Savings Bank, in St. Johnsbury
in said district, on the oath day of June, 1907,
and the 25th day of November, 1907, next,
at o O'Clock in the forenoon, on each of said
days.
WILLIAM S. BOYNTON,
CHARLES ROSS,
Commissioners.
st. Johnsbury, VT, June 10, 1907.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-06-26
Commissioners Notice.
LAWRENCE's ESTATE.

UKVILLE LAW KENNES ES IA q,
The subscribers, having been appointed by
the Honorable Probate Court for the district
of Caledonia, commissioners to receive. ex-
anime and adjust all claims and demands of
all persons against the estate of Orville
Lawrence, late of Waterford, in said dis
trict, deceased, and the term of six months
allowed by said Court to the creditors Of
said deceased to exhibit and prove their
respective claims before us: Give notice that
we will attend to the duties of our appoint
ment at the late residence ofOrvie Lawrence,
of Waterford, in Waterford, in said district,
on the I'd day ofJuly and the Goth day of
November next, at one O'Clock in the after
noon on each of said days.
B. F. HUTCHINSON,
SYLVANUS HEMINGWAY,
Commissioners.
Waterford, VT, June 10, 1907.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-06-26

The Congregationalist calls attention
to the fact that the prophet Nahum had
vision OF the coming of the automobile
when he said in the Good Book $500
years ago;
"The chariots shall rage in the streets,
they shall justle one against another in
the broad ways. The appearance OF
them is like torches they shall run like
the lightnings."
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-06-26
A Massachusetts Tribute.

Vermont satisfaction over the assur-
ance that Joseph A. DeBoer, president of
the National Life Insurance Company,
will not leave his present position and
become the president of yarmouth is
undoubted. 1t is real demonstration
of the desire to keep him where he is
already performing so valued life work.
Il Boston Record.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-06-26
The Point of View.

"You can'tget in here on half ticket,
exclaimed tie door-keeper at the circus.
II thought | could" apologized the
small town citizen. Il have bad eve,
and l only expected to s,e half of the
show"
Then you'll have to get two tickets, "
said the dnor-keeper. IF you have only
one good Eye it'll take you twice as long
to see the show Harper's Weekly.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-06-26

The editor of the Newport Express and
Standard has started a new paper called
the Barton Landing Signal and very
properly congratulates the village Of
having bank and home paper. But
when he intimates that this is the be-
ginning of system that will run all the
papers in the county we wonder what
the other editors in Orleans county will
say. We do not believe the day Of the
country weekly is over and mergers il
other lines of industry are not very wei
received in all quarters.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-06-26

eventful one politically. In the seclusion
of his summer home he will secure the
outdoor exercise and the relief in some
degree from the cares of state, which will
have beneficial effect upon his nerves
and health During the summer Mr..
Roosevelt will do some thinking and
when he returns to active participation
in affairs the country will get the benefit.
Washington, June %, 1907.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-06-26

gan. 1t has always been conspicuous,
but in years past. not on account It its
scarcity but its durability as type
writer man would say. The old Nor
gan horse stood up stronger and Longer.
than any other on those rough hills OF
Vermont and it is time something was
done to keep it from becoming extine'.
L Mon pelier Journal
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-06-26

The Montpelier Journal wants to
know who started the story that GOV.
Henry c. Ide was going to deliver Yer
mont to Secretary Taft in the next re-
publican national convention. The story
originated with the Washington cores
pondent of the Boston Herald, and like a
lot of other Washington political gossip
it was made out of whole cloth.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-06-26

One of the truly great men of Gale
donia county died last week when George
P. Blairs active career was ended and
his life of activity and integrity enriched
the whole community. Vermont needs
more men like him, honest, pure-minded
and unsel6sh. Nearly two centuries ago
Pope said
Cod"
and George P. Blair of West Barnet
was just such man in every act of a
long and useful life.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-06-26
Taft by Elimination.

Loeb-Gentleman to see you, sir.
T. R.-Mollycoddle?
Loeb-No, sir.
T. R-Undesirable citizen?
Loeb-He doesn't look it, sir.
T. R.-Conspirator? Poltroon3
Loeb-Not that can see.
T. R.-Delberate and unqualified, etc.
Loeb-I think not sir.
T. R.-Well, why didn't you tell me it
was Taft? Show him in.-[Cleveland
Leader.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-06-26
He Eats Railroads,

President Tuttle of the Boston & Maine
wastes time in asking what food it is
upon which the New Haven Caesar has
waxed so great. The New England
railroad, steam or electric, is Mellen's
Food Providence Journal.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-06-26
UniverSaliStS in Session.

The 1O4th annual session + the
Northern Association of the State OF
Vermontaand Province of Quebec opens
at Lyndonville this afternoon and con-
tinues through Thursday afternoon.
Following is the program of the con-
vention:
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
100. Praise service,
200. Address of welcome from the Lyn-
donville parish.
Reply, Rev A. F. Walch.
$50 Business.
45. Occasional sermon
Rev. ]. N Emery.
$50. Communion service,
Conducted by Rev Edward Smiley.
WEDNESDAY EVENING.
700. Praise service.
100. Address, 1.-THE Future of the Y P,
co.." Rev. Grant Van Blarcom.
500. Address, why a Universalist
Church." Rev. A. F. w alch.
THURSDAY MORNING.
900. Conference meeting led by
Rev. F. E. Adams.
$50. Election OF officers and other bus
1000. Reports from parishes, churches,
Sunday schools, ladies' societies
and Y. P. c. U.
1915. Address, Qualifications of a Success
full Sunday School Teacher
Rev. c. F. McIntire.
11.15. Address. "Work of the Women S
Missionary Society,""
Miss Carrie Underwood.
THURSDAY AFTERNOON.
100. Praise service
eco. Address, The Moral Argument for
Universaism,"
Rev. E. E. Marggraf
$50. Address, "Our State Work."
Rev. A. M. Smith, Sup't
500. Address, Progress, the Law Of
Mans Peing," Rev. F. E. Adams
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-06-26
THE V. p.

Charles
w.
Fairbanks, HE!
Wants to be
The NOMINEE!
Works all night
Works all day
Skips from Maine
To I-O-WAY.
Glides down East,
Glides out West,
Never stops
To take a rest;
Works,
Works,
Early, late,
Hopes to catch
The DELEGATE
Creeps down South,
Sneaks up North,
Always hustling
Back and forth.
Never stops
To sleep or eat,
Wears gum shoes
To muffle feet
Works,
Works,
Overtime,
Hot or cold,
Rain or shine!
Shakes your hand
To beat the band
Monday up in
Michigan,
Tuesday out in
Winfield, Kan,
Wednesday up in
Idaho
Thursday out in
Ohio
Charles
w.
Fairbanks, HE
Wants to be the NOMINEE.
Chicago Tribune.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-06-26

former Gov, c. S. Page is president,
makes speciality ofbanking by mail
having depositors all over the United
States.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-06-26

The Lamoille County Savings Bank
and Trust Company of Hyde Park
announces that beginning July they
will pay depositors 4 per cent interest
annually on their deposits This sue
cessful banking institution, Of which
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-06-26
FURNITURE.

am still at the old stand trying to
get an honest living selling furniture and
repairing. am selling the best cotton
felt mattress in the market. Every
mattress warranted as represented or
money returned. Wool and hair mat
tresses renovated and made as good as
new. Headquarters for awnings. Give
me call.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-06-26
"Mr. Dooley" on Taft.

Wants to be the NOMINEE.
Chicago Tribune.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-06-26
Presidential Gossip.

Washington, June %, 1907.
Okolona messenger., 1907-07-31
FOR
acferrsrlc or TINS age.

acterfsClc or TINS age.
We must preach the gospel OF rest.
Hard work nowadays means severe
nervous strain, and the constant ap-
plication to bushes asnd professional
affairs demands regular periods OF
quiet and complete rest, II the work
ers are to retain their health. 1t IL
the more important that the home at
mosphere be such as will restore the
balance and lessen the tension OF the
inevitable nerve strain outside.
Unquietness in the home; the tyran-
ny of social engagements and world
ly duties" following upon a strenu-
GUS working day, gives no opportunity
for repose. The power to be quiet
the virtue Of repose, is worth cultivat-
ing in this age Of neurotic women; ;
the woman who is constantly on the
move, striving after something just
out Of her reach, diffuses an atmos'
phere of disquiet and vulgar unrest
around her. To be busy does not
necessarily mean to achieve; busting
activity is too often barren Of real
progress.
Okolona messenger., 1907-07-31
OLD MAIDS SCARCE
ONLY ONE FOUND IN VIRGINIA
MOUNTAINS.
Course Of True Love Among the Moon.
sinners Runs Constant II Not Al.
ways smooth--Pecuiiar Customs.

Unmarried women are scarce in the
Virginia mountains. In summers
sojourn In mountain country of old
Virginia tourist made the acQuaint-
ance Of fully 700 persons, and found
but one "old maid," and she was
"talkin'." To talk" in the mountain
vernacular, means Ito pay court or to
accept it."
Girls begin to talk" at 13--even IL,
in localities far removed from the
railroads. The little maid leaves on
her red calico sleeve apron" the
head band" that has held back her
loose hair, puts her hair in big knob
on the back of her head and let's her
dress down-all advertisements OF
readiness for marriage.
When young man selects girl to
whom to pay court he will brook nc
other youths talkin'" to her. He
may talk" to several girls If he likes
in several neighborhoods, but he gives
himself the right to quarrel with one
If she talks" to another than him.
self.
The chief courting places are the
log churches, where the elders sit on
the rough benches inside and worship
and the young ones sit under the
shade of the trees outside and talk,
and the evening entertainments at the
homes-"play parties" and "cake cut
tings," which last, with their dancing
Of Boston" and Snap" from dusk
until dawn.
Courtship is conducted In the most
open fashion. Public demonstrations
of affection are not censured. At the
play parties and cake cuttings the
lovers pay no attention to any one
else, sit with arms about each other
and exchange kisses and honeyed
words.
The engaged girl is very open in ex
pressing her ownership Of young
man. She pins ribbon on her hair
and button picture on the ribbon
and let's 1t hang over her forehead
She "claims" her beau over any other
girl; and II at dance 1t is his turn to
swing a girl she doesn't like she has
Okolona messenger., 1907-07-31
THE BEST PHYSIC
SLEEP is INDEED A SWEET RE-
sToRER.
This 10 All That Most Victims Ot
Nervous Breakdown Need to
W. Recover Lost Health
and Vlger.

One of the features of modern
times is the prevalence Of what we
term neurasthenia, or nervous break
down, says the London Express.
These names apply to condition OF
physical and mental ill-health which is
the direct result of the age in which
we live and the pace at which we are
living. Massage and electricity and
novel treatments" and cures" are
called upon to repair what we have
brought upon ourselves by our up
to-date ways Of life, by worry and
excitement.
There are hundreds of women of
the upper and middle classes just now
bewailing their nerves" and cry
ing out that headaches and insomnia
and depression are spelling their lives.
This is a neurotic age, and half the
world of men and women not molly
burn the candle at both ends, but in
the middle as well. The strenuous
life is almost a necessity to the man
or woman who Is ambitious socially,
I politically or commercially. We are
SO anxious to get on" we attempt
to do far more than we are constitu-
tionally At for, and nervous break
down II the inevitable result
Lack Of repose is a prime factor in
the causation of nerves." the con-
stant rush in the social and business.
world, the frantic pursuit of pleasure
and amusement are frequent precur-
sors Of nervous ill-health. We reck.
lessly expend our energy; we have
no time to rest, and nobody listens to
the advocates and disciples Of the
simpler life.
Home life, quiet domesticity are
becoming rarer every year. Simple
pleasures" "homely joys" and the
family circle" are ridiculously old.
fashioned terms. Is 1t any wonder
that nervous breakdown and prema'
ture decay are on the increase?
The remedy lies mainly with ua
women-our influence can do great
deal, our example more, to counteract
the restlessness and excitement char
Okolona messenger., 1907-07-31

The large Teddy Bear shown in our
window is to be given to some little
boy or girl. Come to our store early
and learn how you may get it.
Parchman Bros.
All the candidates for county oficl
met the voters Of this district at
court house Saturday and present
their especial claims. T. j. McDoTA-
nell presided over the meeting which
was opened BY the legislative candi-
dates and finished BY those for con-
stable. Some very good speeches
were made and everything passed of
quietely. though several little personal
insinuations we're made. The casual
visitor was impressed by the high
standard of citizenship represented
by this large body Of seekers for public
Office. All pure blood Americans,
patriotic. honest and capable.
The blood is the life" Science
has never gone beyond that simple
statement Of Scripture. But it has
Illuminated that statement and given it
a meaning ever broadening with the
increasing breadth Of knowledge.
When the blood is bad" or impure it
| is not alone the body which suffers
through disease. The brain is also
clouded, the mind and judgment are
affected, and many an evil deed or
impure thought may be directly traced
TO the impurity Of the blood. No one
can be well balanced in mind and
body whose blood is impure. No one
can have a wholesome and pure lie
unless the blood is pure. Foul blood
can be made pure By the use Of Dr.
Pierce's Golden Medical Discov-
cry. When the blood is pure. body
and brain are alike healthy and liR
becomes daily happiness.
/ Standing out III bold relief all
and a conspicuous example Of
frank and honest dealing with th9
and afflicted. Dr.. Pierce prints q
bottle wrapper in plain English
Hist Of the ingredients. Therefore
patent medicine" but a medicini
known composition.
Okolona messenger., 1907-07-31

Miss Mary Dean is visiting in Hous-
ton this week.
Mrs. Sol Kirby, Of Alabama, is
visiting at the Hubert home.
Miss Mnta Hubert is home again
after an extensive trip to Hattiesburg.
A fine new line Of harness just
received. Prices right
Adams & Neubert. /,
A fine baby girl was born Thursday
morning to Mr.. and Mrs. R. L. Brans-
ford.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vasil Hurlbert. Of
Hattiesburg. are guests Of D. Hubert
and wife.
Hon. H. B. Lacey, Of Parchman, is
in Okolona this week visiting his many
old friends.
You will now go back to ready
made clothes or fool with your agents
to send orders of for your clothes. II
you will try us with your fall and win.
ter clothes, fit and satisfaction guaran.
teed or no sale.
Harrison Co., Tailors.
Mrs. Frank Harrell and Robert re
turned home Monday from trip to St
Louis and Humboldt.
Mrs. Wesley Williams entertained
the Entire Nous club Friday evening il
her cosey home in her usual happ!
manner.
Farm Implements, Wagons, BuGeies
Hay, Hay Machinery, Harness, in fac
everything that the farmer ants, ant
at all prices.
Adams & Neubert.
Madams McGehee and Harbou
and Miss Sylbia Harbour attended tn
funeral Of W. G. Hayslett in Tuscs
loosa last Friday
Miss Mary Dean entertained Thurs
day evening in honor Of her youn
friends from Houston, Misses Loren
Mcintosh and Minnie Hill. Abol
thirty guests were in attendance an
everyone thoroughly enjoyed them
selves. Progressive games wer
played at nine tables and after thu
tasty refreshments were served.
Okolona messenger., 1907-07-31
sernhardts Admission.

A newspaper writer was praising
Nine. Bernhard
''She has a great deal Of tact and
flnesse," he said. When, in an inter
view, you broach subject she dislikes
she doesn't come right out and say so.
but she makes you such puzzling, enig-
matte answers that, perforce, you shift
to another topic.
Il once went to get very intimate
interview with the famous lady. l went
to fnd out what colors she liked best,
what food she ate, what wines she
drank, what hours she slept, and all
that sort OF thing.
she talked freely enough tin came
to the food question. That, II was
plain, she regarded as too gross q sub.
ject for discussion. SO. when opened
up with the query. And have you 4
good appetite, madam she smiled
strangely and answered;
4. I sometimes eat more than DO d
nthaf tines: but never less
Okolona messenger., 1907-07-31
4 t,ov.ebold Necessity.

No household is complete without
pet grandfather, especially II there Is
a baby to be ruined and an air Of
cheerfulness to be kept up, remarks
Tom Mason in Delineator.
Secure for your purposes 9 grand
father with lack Of morals, 1ovial
disposition and about million dollars.
Let him roam at large wherever he
will.
It does not matter much whether he
is a grandfather on your wife's side or
on yours. II he ID on your wife's side
you will secretly dislike him; Il he y
on your side, she will. Butsyou viii
both let him be on account Of the mil
lion.
Never permit grandpa to be out q
the nursery when baby is.in M Then
when anything 10 broken. we can
blame him, and "pulI his leg" for 2
new one.
Babies and grandpas always SO wea'
together. They are both the same age
Il il we'll to bear this IN mind. Keep
a savings bank for both of them. And
leave them both IN charge Of grand
pa when they are full. carefully re
move the interiors and begin all Cvel
again.
ills not necessary to provide more
than one grandpa, no matter how MANI
children you may have. Two grandpal
IL ono house often lead n an inter
necine war
when you s6 ont With your we
/ always leave grandpa - charge 9
4 lie baby. Il II not necessary e tel
Okolona messenger., 1907-07-31
Deen known to seize MIN Dod1ly ana
This is not an advertisement.

Deen known to seize MIN bodily ana
pull him out of the dance.
When the wedding day comes,
usually after a very short courtship,
the young cohple slip of at night, and
call it running away" even though
they have their parents consent.
Real runaways are but few.
The usual obstacle in the course Of
true love is the enmity Of the mother
Of "the other girl" One mother be-
comes so angered because young
man quits "talkin'" to her daughter
to talk to a more attractive girl that
she threatens to reveal the moon
shine" business of the youths family
to the "revenuers," proceeding she
knows would ruin the family.
The mountain folk seldom remain
single after widowing. AS long as a
man is not confined to his chair by old
age he considers himself plenty young
enough to marry" Nor does he wait
very long after the death of his wife
to find another. If Marthy dies in
April Dick is 'talkin'" by July and
married by September, and when
Marthys funeral is preached in Oc-
tober LOUSY, her successor, prepares
the big dinner for the funeral guests.
Love marriages are the rule in the
mountains, but the marriage of con
venience is not unknown, particularly
in the second marriage.
An aged widower wife-seeker hires
woman to keep house and do his
cooking for a few months. "I'll try
her, and ef she is of any account tc
work I'll marry her." he announces
to his friends, "and eff she hain't,
won't. t."-Rehoboth Sunday Herald.
Okolona messenger., 1907-07-31

Miss Willie Quinn Of West Boint
is visiting Miss Mary Bramlit.
Miss Alice BramliH is visiting in
Corinth, Miss, and Rogers Springs,
Tenn.
II you haven't seen the new ball
bearing buggies we are selling, you
have missed the easiest riding buggy
ever made. Let us show you our line,
Adams & Neubert.
The weather bureau, it is said, was
brought to its present degree Of eff.
cheney under the Cleveland admins
tration. And yet one Of President
CleveIand's famous sayings was. tel
the truth"
Some mothers are giving their boys
names Of which they are bound to be
ashamed when they grow up. A name
which leaves a doubt in your mind al
to which the owner wears pants o.
skirts-will not suit the boy when h,
grows up.
You may think that every one knows
how to clean and press clothes. if yo'
want to find out the difference brini
them to us and be convinced that ycl
are getting FIRST class work.
Harrison Co, Tailors.
FOR RENT. The Mansion on,
door east Of of'Express Office. 8 rooms
Mrs. ]. Buchanan.
The w. F. Tucker Chapter vii
meet with Mrs. R. w. Chandler, Fri
day afternoon at 5 o'clock sharp.
Mrs. B. GusdorF and daughter, Mis-
Fannie. Of Selma, Ala, are the guest
Of Mr.. and Mrs. M. MecklenburGer
Okolona messenger., 1907-07-31
Che Messenger

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tisements from reputable business men ano
9rms al 0b cents per inch each insertion. a9o
uainess reading notices or locals, ~ ~
orte rer line for nrst insertion, Genus per
ne each additional Insertion. II cuts are
used. 06 per cent additional no wood bases
NOTIONS OF marriages, deaths, lodge soclals.
church or other entertainments, STe . sus,
Of 10 lines must be paid for at ~ genus per
line, cash for same 10 accompany tine COPY .
Am legal notices at legal rates, payable DC
fore afndavlt OF publications. n'eo.
Okolona messenger., 1907-07-31
Third SON Of Grant.

Jesse Grant, the third SON Of the
great general, leads simple and un'
eventful life He is not in any bust
ness. Some mines in the west and a
few other affairs occupy some of his
time. Tarpon fishing he likes, and he
never misses baseball game when
It Is warm.