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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-10-16
Round Table Election.

The annual meeting of the Round Table
of the North church was held at the home
of Mrs. P. F. Hazen, last week Tuesday
evening, and the following officers were
elected:
Director, Miss Mary E. Ide.
Assistant directors, Mrs. c. E. Abbott,
Miss Maude II. Sprague, Miss Grace M.
Switser.
Secretary, Miss Mabel 0. Cattanach.
Treasurer, Miss Florence M. Hyde.
Miss Ella S. Truax and Miss Alice B.
Warden gave interesting reports of the
meeting of the Vermont Branch Wo-
mans Board of Missions, recently held
at Springfield. Rev. G. W. c. Hill made
a few remarks, and pleasant social time
was spent, including songs by Mrs,
Hazen. Refreshments were served.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-10-16
THE PLUM.
Dine OF the Most Luscious Fruits When
Properly Grown.

Une OF the MOST LUSCIOUS fruits when
Properly Grown.
Tie following interesting communi-
cation in regard to growing the plum,
especially in Massachusetts. Is given in
Country Gentleman:
Next to the peach the plum Is the
most important fruit grown anywhere
In the temperate regions. In many To-
calities it is even more important than
the peach. This observation holds true
In Massachusetts, for, while In some
sections the peach is valuable fruit
and even an important commercial
crop, there are other sections where it
cannot be grown. Plums of some sort
can be grown, however, in every town
In the state.
This much wider adaptability Of the
plum is due to two causes. First, there
are many different varieties, derived
from very different species, some of
which thrive on one soil and some on
another, SO that plums may be selected
for every kind of tillable soil. Second,
these different species vary great deal
as to hardness. While some of them
are more tender than peaches, others
are even harder than apples, so that
they may be grown in cold districts
and exposed situations. In spite of all
its good points the plum is sadly neg
lected. In fact, it is rarity to find an
adequate supply of good plums on any
farm In Massachusetts. There are a
few trees on almost every farm, but
the sad fact is that majority Of them
are mere breeding places for black
knot. Only few ever bear fine, sound,
clean fruit.
AS a Dessert Fruit.
Yet the plum is one of the most lus-
cious fruits when properly grown and
well ripened on the tree. For eating
out Of hand it is surpassed by the
peach alone. AS dessert fruit it has
no superior, while for canning 1t east
ly ranks next to the peach, and fol
jelly making it completes for first place
with the red currant.
Unfortunately the general impression
has grown up that the plum is diff
cult fruit to grow. In certain sense
this is SO. But when looked at fairly
the plum is found to be as easily man
aged as any other crop. The difficult.
is that men have considered 1t to be o
secondary Importance and therefor
have not given the same careful atten
ton to 1t that they have to what the
consider more important crops.
Not Difficult to Grow.
The plum is really no more difficu
to grow than corn, tobacco or straw
berries. There are a few principle
which have to be understood and
few details which have to be CAREFUL
attended to, but these requirement
have to be met with every other Gre
In order to make 1t success.-F. !
Waugh, Massachusetts, Agricultur
College.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-10-16
WHEELOCK.

Miss Carrie Matthewson, who works
at Lyndonville, visited her mother, Sun
day.
Mrs. Sharon has gone to Keene. N. H.,
to visit her daughter, who is sick.
Will Stafford returned Friday from his
visit to Utica, N. Y.
Mr.. Hill of Sheffield visited his daugh-
ter, Mrs. George Barber, last week, also
his sister, Mrs. William Brown.
Riverside Grange will serve a chicken
pie supper, Wednesday evening, Oct. %,
price 10 cents.
Mrs. Carrie Drake and Mrs. Bert Hall
and children of Sheffield visited at S. w.
brakes last week.
F. H. Chatmon of Swanton visited at
Mr.. Bliss last week.
Mrs. g. A. Orcutt has moved her goods
back from West Danville, where she has
been at work this summer, and has gone
to Conway, N, H.
]. A. Mcdowell has sold his farm to
Charles Drew, and his father-in-law, Mr..
Heath of Egypt, and Mr.. Mcdowell have
bought a horse and livery stable of E.
Philips at Lyndon Center.
Burns Gerry is at home from Lyndon
for few days.
Miss Mae Peak of Danville visited at
A. Craig's recently.
DR.. David Milligan has returned from
his trip to the west.
Charles Dana of Lyndonville visited his
parents, Sunday.
Rev. N. M. Mayall and Mrs. Mayall go
to Dunkin, p O., this week to attend the
Wheelock Association of Free Baptist
churches which convenes there, after
which Mr.. Mayall will go to Penn
sylvania to attend an ordination service.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-10-16
LOWER WATERFORD.

Miss Helen Bullock went to St. Johns.
bury, Monday, where she will work in
Mrs. Patrick's millinery parlors.
Mrs. Austin Blodgett spent part oil
last week in Lunenburg the guest of her
daughter, Mrs. Joseph Morrison.
The Ladies' Social circle will have their
annual meeting at the vestry Wednesday
afternoon. In the evening the harvest
supper will be served from 6 to O'Clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. c. Bonnette went to
Passumpsic, Monday, to see their son,
{. {. Bonnette, who was hurt last week
while making an ascension.
Mr.. and Mrs S. j. Morrison and Mr..
and Mrs. H. B. Morrison and Doris OF
St. Johnsbury spent Sunday with their
mother, Mrs. Katherine Morrison.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-10-16
A SAT, and Sensible Savings Bank.

The Woodstock Standard seems to
think at the policy of Vermont invest
mentsy Savings Banks has been vindi-
Gated ! the excellent record made by
the Laoille County Savings Bank and
Trust ompany. It says in a recent
issue:
We Understand that ever since it's
establnment the policy of home invest
ment Is been adhered to so rigidly that
no dolr has ever yet been loaned by it
outsidof its own state.
Certnly the remarkable prosperity
of the ank has demonstrated the sanity
and se;e gifts pet scheme.
Thisank pays 4 per cent. compound
ed senannually on deposits of 500 or
more.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-10-16
A Model Eating House.

Frank Batchelder has built a very
substantial addition to his lunch cart on
the avenue. One may now walk in from
the Avenue side and sit down to any one
of four large tables each of which accom-
modate four people, and enjoy as good
a meal as anywhere in town. His lunch
cart proper is now used only to do his
cooking and he has installed new gas
range for broiling meats and the more
heavy cooking. This restaurant is bound
to be success as Mr.. Batchelder found
his old quarters were not large enough
to accommodate his increasing number of
patrons.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-10-16
Township Sunday School Meeting.

A meeting of the Township Sunday
School Association was held in the North
church chapel Sunday afternoon, Presi-
dent c. H. Dempsey presiding. Mrs, ],
M. Perham resigned as superintendent OF
the home department. Her resignation
was accepted and vote of thanks pass
ed for her faithful services. The vacancy
was filled by the election of A. D. Streeter.
Rev. E. 6. French Of Lyndonville gave a
most interesting account OF the state
convention at Manchester and this was
supplemented by a brief report from Rev.
J. M. Frost.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-10-16
RECENT DEATHS.
Robinson.

Mrs. Mary 0. Robinson, wife of the
late Isaiah ]. Robinson, was born in
Randolph, Jan. 10, 1926. She was the
second oldest of the six children of Ziba
and Sarah Carpenter Derby. Her mar
riage to Mr.. Robinson occurred at
Fitchburg, Mass, in 1850, since which
time her home for so years was in St.
Johnsbury, where both Mr.. and Mrs.
Robinson were highly esteemed in their
church home, at the South CongregaA
tional church, and in the community at
large. Since the death of her husband
Mrs. Robinson's home has been in
Amesbury, Mass, with her sons family
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles F. Robinson. She
leaves besides this son, one grandson,
George E. Robinson, student at
Cornell University, and brother, Alfred
c. Derby of West Berlin, Mass. The
body was brought here Friday night,
accompanied by Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
E. Robinson, and the burial took place
Saturday forenoon, Rev. Edward T..
Fairbanks officiating at the grave.
Another year for Jesus;
How can wish for you
A greater joy or blessing,
o fellow worker true.
Eternity with Jesus
Is long enough for rest;
Thank God that we are spared to work
For Him whom we love best.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-10-16
la Victory and a Defeat.
s. Johnsbury A. is, rhetford A. 0.


Superior team work enabled st. Johns
bury Academy to pull eff Is to 0
victory oyer the strong Thetford Acad-
my eleven at the campus Saturday.
The gamE was held up sometime pending
tie arrival of three local warriors, who
we're Ell ioute from Barre in Mr.. Young's
alto, ut at o'clock the game was
startedRith four subs in the line. The
bdys arived soon after the opening
whistle having boarded freight at
West Daville, and Wilson and Barrett
WIRE prssed into service at once. Thet-
ford kic&d off and Walker got the ball
ard rusld it the length of the field for
the first touchdown. The visitors took
brace then and held the locals well
until Gilon took a forward pass from
Hill ovethe line. Hill kicked the goal.
The blinded with the score IL to 0.
In the seInd half our boys were unable
to gain trough Thetford's strong line
and CarAin Hill depended almost en-
tirely nunts and the forward pass for
his gain After several unsuccessful
attemptsH Hill finally got one of his
famous DIP kicks between the posts for
a goal finn the field This ended the
scoring. In addition to Walkers and
Hills sectional work Powell and
Wilson pyed good tackling game and
Gibson q under Hills punts in great
style, Fl the visitors Shafter was very
effective Uniting the line, making a gain
nearly evy time he was sent through.
Manley Iyed good half and Douglas
was alwts with the ball. Among the
other feaFes that should be mentioned
were FLATS organized cheering and the
untiring forts of Prof. Smith to keep
the crownnder control and keep them
off the fid of battle.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-10-16
o. E. S. Bazaar, Supper and Dance.

The Ladies of the Ordsr of the Eastern
Star will have a sale at Pythian Hall
Friday afternoon and evening, October
10. Embroideries, useful and fancy
articles, mems work aprons, home made
candies, ice cream and hand embroider-
ed shriners pillow from Los Angeles will
be for sale.
Mrs. Wigs and Lovey Mary will
have charge of the cabbage patch. Sup
per served from $50 to8. Dancing from
9 to IL. Madam Brooks orchestra will
furnish music during the evening. Adj
mission free.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-10-16
Post Inspection.

Chamberlain Post will be inspected by
Special Inspector c. P. Carpenter at the
regular meeting to be held Saturday even
ing next at G. A. R. hall. Immediately
following camp fire will be held to
which the Relief Corps is invited. Re-
ports from comrades attending the last
National Encampment at Saratoga
Springs, N. Y, are expected. Mrs. Sarah
Hovey will also give her impressions of
that historic locality as well as of the
encampinent. A full attendance is de-
sired.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-10-16
BARNET.

Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Albee have gone to
Jamestown.
Mr. and Mrs. B. N. Gillian went to
Boston last week on the excursion.
Last Tuesday evening Rev. Mr.. David
of Boston preached in the Town Hall,
and Wednesday quite number were i'm
mersed by him at Lake Side, West
Barnet.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-10-16
Meil1eur.

News came Monday of the death at
Burlington by drowning, Sunday, of
John Meilleur, son of ]. R. Meilleur Of
this place. He was employed by the
Elias Lyman Coal Co., and was one of
a party of four who were out fishing.
While the boat was lying still, one of the
party fell overheard, and when he came
to the surface he took hold of the edge of
the boat, tipping it over, so that it filled
with water and capsized. The Others
were rescued, but Mr.. Meilleur's foot be-
came caught in rope or some part of
the boat, and he disappeared from view
almost Immediately, and his body has
not yet been recovered. Through the
summer he was employed on the steamer
Vermont. His brother Romeo went to
Burlington yesterday afternoon.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-10-16

Lemuel S. Drew of Burlington, hotel
keeper and agriculturist, died at his
home, Lake View farm, Monday, aged
"a years. He was employed in the
Howard House and later in the Amer
lean House, afterwards assuming con-
troll of the Franklin House, now the
Howard House. Subsequently he re-
turned to the American House, of which
he was proprietor until 1865. Later he
was placed in charge of the Van Ness
House, and retired permanently from the
hotel business in 1892, having spent 40
years of his life in that calling in Bur-
lington.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-10-16

At accent fire in New York new use
was covered for electric fans. The
fireme overcome by gases, were laid on
the siwalk and wires were run from an
ABIDING building and connected to
electricians placed at the heads of the
unconious men. The 6remen were
quicklrestored so as to be able to re.
new t fight.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-10-16
Inhreadina La Plants.

Many of the most important crops,
such as wheat, oats, barley and to-
bacco, are produced from seed which
Is habitually self fertilized-the closest
possible degree of inbreeding while
others, as corn and hemp, are normally
cross fertilized.-A. D. Shamel.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-10-16
Graves.

The body of. c. Graves of Waitsfeld,
who died Saturday, was brought here
for burial Monday, Rev. G. w. c. Hill
officiating at the cemetery. Mr.. Graves
was former resident of this town, and
was 81 years and two months old. He
leaves besides an aged wife, three
children John c. Graves of Waitsfeld,
where his home has been, Mrs. Abbie J.
Spencer and William A. Graves of this
place. This latter son was called to
Waitsfeld by the death of his father, and
they were accompanied here by the other
son, ]. c. Graves.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-10-16
Buskett.

George H. Buskett died Thursday at
his home on Railroad street after only
four days illness from blood poison. He
was a quiet, unassuming man, always
faithful to his work and devoted to his
home and family, and the shock of his
sudden death is very hard for those who
knew him to bear. He was born in st.
Johnsbury, August %, 1856, and with
the exception OF few years spent on
farm in Wheelock has always lived here.
He attended the public schools in Sum
merville and St. Johnsbury. Hefollowed
various occupations, worked for num-
Der of years in Frank N. Cars livery
stable and for nine years had been emf
ployed as blacksmith for the Fairbanks
Co. May %, 1898, Mr.. Buskett married
Jennie Rancour of Littleton, N. H., who
survives him with two children, Damis
and Gladys. He leaves one brother, Will
liam Buskett of Lyndon. The funeral
was held at Notre Dame church Saturday
and was attended by many friends who
sent beautiful floral tributes.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-10-16
Waterman.

Olive Hovey Waterman, widow of
Amos P. Waterman, died at the resi-
dence of her son, w. F. Waterman. at
Lebanon, N. H., Oct. 7. She was born
in Waterford, May "a, 1928, the daugh-
ter of Elijah and Hannah Freeman. She
was a woman of sterling character, a
home maker, and a good mother She
was the youngest of three sisters, all of
whom.lived to be past 80 years of age.
Mrs. Nathaniel Bishop of Littleton, N.
H., was past 90 years of age, and Mrs.
Rowena Sanborn of Waterford was
nearly 90 years of age. The funeral was
held at her late home Wednesday morn
ing. Rev. F. L. Knapp oficiated, and
burial was made at Fairlee, beside her
husband, who died several years ago.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-10-16
NORTH DANvILLE.

The Juniors will hold Social dance in
Weeks Hall, Friday night. Good music
in attendance.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-10-16
Hoods SarsapariIIa

which neutralizes the acidity Of the blood
and builds up the whole system.
In usual liquid form or in chocolated
tablets known as Sarsatabs. 100 doses 81.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-10-16

Scor1St. Johnsbury Academy 10. Iouch-
downsW alker, Gibson. Goal from touch
down, ILL. Goal from field, Hill. Umpire,
HaveyReferee. Sprague. Linesmen, Spauld-
ing anBurt. Time. 20 and 15-n1in. periods.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-10-16
Rheumatism

Is one OF the constitutional diseases 1t
manifests itself in local aches and palms,
inflamed Joints and stiff muscles,-but it
cannot be cured by local applications.
1t requires constitutional treatment, and
the best is course OF the great blood puri-
flying and tonic medicine
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-01
TROOPS POURING IN
AxrTHORITIES DETERMINED Tt
 GRAPPLE WITH RIOTING.
Eourth Battalion of MiddIesex ReEi- ment and section or Essex SOl- diers Reach Scene of Irish Dock
 Troubles.

Belfast, July 31.-Troops still con- tinue to pour into the city. emphasiz- ing the fact that the authorities are fully determined to grapple promptly with rioting whether on the part of the stricking dock laborers or the mu- tinous police who are demanding more nav because of the extra work the strike entails.
 The fourth battalion of the Middle sex regiment arrived today bringing a Maxim gun A section of the Essex regiment will arrive earily tomorrow morning, making the military strength about 1000 men.
 This imposing display of force is producing a reassuring effect on the general public which early in the important developments are expected August ? on which day there will be a snecial parade of the disaffected po- lice.
 The police have received communi- cation from numerous stations through ont the country expressing sympathy with their movement and declaring in many cases d willingness on the part of the writers to lay down their arms and strike at moments notice when like action is taken in Belfast.
 The chamber of commerce today de- cided to rnemorialize the Lord Lieu tenant of Ireland. the Earl of Aber- deen. regarding the situation. The terms of the memorial have not been disclosed but it is thought that it ap- peals for a proclamation declaring mar tial law. Picketing was resumed at the wharyes today and there were several instances of vehicles in charge of dock carters being overturned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-01
GOV. CURRY AT HILL
PRESIDENT WANTS CLEAN GOv-
 ERNMENT IN TERRITORY.
Tells New Executive of New Mexico to Rule With Iron Hand Until
 Graft h Wiped

' c,ystes say, aJuly.ssAa a1.--lRadicals re- forms-in the territorial government of New Mexico are to be inaugurated up- on the arrival yn Santa Fe of Governor George Curry, who has just returned from the Philippines to assume that of- fee.
 President Roosevelt conferred with Governor Curry for two hours today and sent him on his way thoroughly imbued with the necessity of ruling with an iron hand until the alleged tangle of intrigue and graft in New Mexico has been strengthened out.
 "Clean government Is what the Pres- ident wants" said Governor Curry on leaving Oyster Bay And that IS what I shall do my best to establish"
 Conferences on the situation in the Territories were continued at Sagamore Hill after the departure Of Governor Curry, as Chief Justice Kent of Arizona and Federal Judge B. s. Rodey Of Porto Rico. formerly delegates in Con- Sress from New Mexico. were luncheon guests of the President
 Judge Rodey told the President that the tax valuation in New Mexico has been outrageously juggled by the vail roads and mining interests. He claims that the value of one mine Is equal to the tax assessment for the whole terri tory and that the actual valuation of the railroads In the territory more than double the entire tax valuation Of all
 fudge. Kent, whose friendship with the President dates back to their col Ieee days, said his visit was entirely of IL social character.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-01
MOTION DOES NOT USEGLOVES Goes After Conner and
 Miller. SAYS GOVERNOR IS ACTIVE Working Against Greater Birming- ham Measure for Corporations. Calls on the Exscstivs to Say Whether He is Representing People or
 the Avondale Cotton
AVS GOVERNOR IS ACTIVE

Birmingham. July )-At the meeting of the Commercial Club held Wednesday afternoon 8 resolution offered by Mayor George B. Ward. ex- pressing appreciation of the efforts of Representative King and Lieutenant Governor Gray. in securing the pas sage of the Greater Birmingham bill was passed.
 A resolution offered by Mir. Malone, petitioning the Governor to sign the King bill was also passed.
 The sensational feature of the meet ing was the way that Governor Conner was handled by T. H. Motion. In speaking on the Greater Birmingham resolution Mir. Motion charged that the Governor was in the dark representing the interests of the corporations and asked that he come out in the open and say whether he had the interests of the people at heart or the interests of the Avondale cotton mill. the Sloss- Sheffield Company and other corpora tions which he mentioned.
 MT. Molton also handled Senator Miller without gloves. saying that he was the representative of the corpora tions and not of the people of Birming- ham.
 The Club will send a committee to Montgomery to work for the Greater Birmingham bill
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-01
STRIKE AT END.
Victory for CenDanies in Ore Dock
 Walk. Out.

Victory for Companies In Ore Dock
 walk Out.
 Duluth, Minn., July 31.-After dis cussing for more than two hours the propositions contained in the final let ter of the officials of the Duluth. Ms sabae and Northern Railway to the striking ore dochmen. the latter today voted to return to work.
 This ends the dock strike in Duluth, Superior and probably in Two Harbors and 1t is regarded as likely that the of- fictals of the steel company will i'm mediately resume mining on the range The acceptance by the strikers of the terms of the railroad officials Is a victory, for the company, but both sides made concessions.
 The letter to the men which was ad- dressed to Mayor Cuilom was one Of extreme mildness. in tone but in 1t the company stood out for it's policy of maintaining an open shop. on the ques- ton of an increase |, pay the com pany was equally firm. maintaining that a verbal agreement entered into between the company and the men on a scale of wages which was to remain in effect until October 31. 1907. should be fulfilled by the employees
 Arbitration was not denied; neither was 1t promised, but 1t Is understood from the letter that the men may bring up any grievances they may have sing ly or by committee and it will receive consideration by the company. The strike on the docks has been in ef' feet about two and a half weeks.