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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-03-20

evening service the subject will be Our
Message to Sinful Men,
The Missionary Round Table OF the
North church and the Searchlight Cluo
of the South church were most delight
6,I1v entertained at the home OF MIS-
Frank II Brooks last Tuesday evening
Mrs Edward D. Eaton gave very
interesting talk on the customs ana
hahits of the Chinese and showed many
miniatures. Three young ladies Wei
dressed in Chinese costumes. Whlch Weie
very attractive and showed what Deauli-
FIJI work these women can DO MIS-.
Fa+on's talk was one of real enjoyment
and was full of interest throughout
Mrs Hubert W. Brooks gave two solos,
which were much enjoyed, and a social
hour closed a most enjoyable evening.
At the Church of the Messiah the pas
tor will preach the third OF the Lenten
series on St. Paul's Idea OF Christ, the
special topic for this week being, st.
Paurs Idea of the Privilege OF Suffering
with Christ" The Y. P. c. I. will hold
it's regular meeting in the vestry in the
evening. At the mid week Lenten ser
vice this evening the sermon will be
preached by the pastor, topic Watch
fulness."
Rev. DR.. Lucius Waterman of Hanover
will be the special Lenten preacher this
evening at St. Andrews church, Walter
High soloist. Miss Marion l.. Smythe
will be the soloist Friday evening of this
week.
Joseph Fairbanks entertained the mem
bers of the Round Table of the South
church at his home Monday evening A
social time was enjoyed. Principal {. ?.
HoNland gave an address on The Man
Behind the Gun, which was followed by
a spirited discussion, and sugar on snow
was served. The evening was very
pleasantly spent.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-03-20
MANCHESTER
Co. D Wins from East Boston A. A.

Co. D closed its season at the Armory
Friday evening with victory over the
East Boston A. A. team, in what is
generally acknowledged to be the closest
and best played game that ever took
place in St. Johnsbury. The score was
"a to 81
At seven different times during the 40
minutes of play the score stood tie,
while the crowd were wild with enthusi
assn. 1t was nothing strange to meet
men the next day SO hoarse they could
not speak, and it was prima facie evil
dence that they were at the game the
evening before and rooted for the home
team.
The fact that East Boston has chal.
lenged the Gloversville team to play for
the worlds championship adds still
more glory for the locals, and puts them
up with the leaders, not only in this
part of New England, but the country at
large.
1t was the fastest kind of basket ball
all the way. East Boston took the lead
at the beginning Of the game through
some pretty individual work by Corbett,
who threw four baskets in the first
period, Every man with the exception
of Church scored in this period for Co.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-03-20
Married Fifty Years.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chandler Severance Cele-
brate Their Golden Wedding.


A golden wedding is at once a rare anC
notable event, and that of Mr.. and Mrs
Chandler Severance. which occurred
March II, was observed at LyndonvillC
Saturday evening as gala day by
their many friends in that vicinity. Mrs
Severance was formerly Miss Sophronia
NJ. Chapman, and both she and Mr.
Severance were natives of St. Johns
bury They were residents of Lyndon
vile for a number of years, but at present
their home is a few miles south OF there
in the vicinity of East St. Johnsbury.
! While at Lyndonvile Mr.. Severance was
at the head of a grain store. Miss
Chapman was born at East St. Johns
bury, Feb. 10, 1910, and Mr.. Severance
was born in the same town April 20,
1888. Their marriage ceremony was
performed by Rev. Mr.. Button Four
children were born to them, Mrs. Carrie
Orcutt of Lawrence, Mass, George l..
Severance of St. Johnsbury and two
children, Charles and Nellie, who died in
sterling New England stock and has
always been prominent in financial and
business enterprises.
The observance on Saturday evening
was planned as a complete surprise to
them, and was held in the Congregation
al vestry at Lyndonville, in which
church +. Severance was a deacon
during his residence there. About 100 of
their friends were present and the
occasion was marked by host of con-
CALCULATIONS on their attainment of this
rarely-attained anniversary. They were
assisted in receiving by Mr. and Mrs.
Orcutt of Lawrence, Mass, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Wilson of Lyndonville. Appro-
pirate remarks were made by Rev. E. G.
French and special feature of the even
ing was the reading of two original
poems, one by Miss Clara Wilmarth Of
St. Johnsbury. read by Mrs. E. l..
Finney, and one by George |. Copp, both
old and dear friends, which were much
enjoyed. Music was rendered and enter
tainment provided by the younger
guests. Refreshments were served by
Caterer Atwood.
In the course of the evening a number
of beautiful and costly presents were
given them, including $50 in gold, be-
sides a gold thimble, gold chain, and
several choice pieces of gold and cut
glass The guests departed, hoping that
they might live to see many more
anniversaries, which, as their present
ages are but 81 and IA. is not unlikely.
Monday evening goodly number of
people from East st. .Johnsbury and
vicinity took possession of the pleasant
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Severance to re-
mind them not only of the 50th anniver-
sary of their wedding, but also to remind
them that they still occupy aplace in the
hearts and affections of old friends in
their former home. A delightful evening
was spent in games, music, and social
converse and the poems by Mr. Copp and
Miss Wilmarth were read. Rev. E. E.
Grant presented them with a chain, a
beautiful lamp and picture, as tokens
of the love and esteem of their many
friends, to which Mr. Severance in few
fitting words responded. Cake and ice
cream were served, and the company
departed wishing their host and hostess
many years of usefulness and happiness.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-03-20
Our Sunday School Canvass.

In connection with the house to house
canvass about to be taken in Burlington
the Free Press says it is interesting to
note the result of the experiment in other
towns in the state. Reports from St.
Johnsburv show that before the canvass
was taken there the home department
membership numbered about 239 with
about 20 helpers, while at present it is
about 557, with a corps of 81 workers.
Another feature was the development of
the workers and the interest in organiz-
ed Bible class work shown by young
men, In speaking of the work in St,
Johnsbury Rev. Joshua NJ. Frost,
pastor of the Methodist church there,
says:
with regard to the Sunday school
canvass made in our town last fall, it
gives me the greatest pleasure to state
that nothing in the way Of church work
which | have ever known has yielded
such profitable returns. The experiences
OF the canvassers were of greatvalue to
themselves; the people were awakened as
never before to Sunday school interests;
information was obtained concerning
families which afforded material to
pastors that enabled them to secure
results equivalent to those of revival
period.
Personally was enabled to produce
my first satisfactory parish directory
our home department was greatly
increased, and by following up the
work carefully splendid results were
obtained.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-03-20
Academy Notes.
Glass 'O9 Reception.

On Saturday evening occurred one of
the most delightful social events of the
school year, when the class of 1909 gave
its first reception to the school and it's
friends. The scheme of decorations was
appropriate to St. Patrick's day the
shamrock leaf and the banner of Ireland
being everywhere in evidence. The
guests were received by Misses Goss,
Gaskell, Gray and Merrill and Messrs.
Atwood Borland, Cummings and Boyn-
ton and were welcomed bv Dale Atwood,
president of the class, in a very clever
speech, given in the dialect of Old Ire
land. The farce which was the main
feature of the evenings entertainment,
was remarkably well presented and
showed decided dramatic talent on the
part of the participants.
The parts were taken as follows:
Pat Rooney, Dale Atwood
Reckless Ralph, John Borland
Mrs Fearful, Helen Newell
Miss Catchem, Marian GRAY
Samuel Sotthead, Charles Cummings
The Junior Middlers are to be congrat-
ulated upon their success in their maiden
attempt at playing the host.
The Athenian and the Adelphian are
making plans for the joint debate, which
is an important feature. in the work of
these two societies. 1t is expected that
the debate will take place early, next
, term.
The game between Burlington High
School and st. ]. A., which was scheduled
for last Friday evening, was cancelled by
Burlington, Thursday night.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-03-20
Hospital Notes.

Brightlo0k Hospital is crowded WIN
patients at present and many have oeeD
turned away.
The new patients are Charles Peterson
Fred Lewis, Mrs. Frank B. Jacques
Miss Edith Carpenter, all of St. Johns
bury; Gilbert Stone, Newark oahp
Smith, Bradford Miss Lorraine Wep
ster, Barnet. Mrs. A. P. Houghton na'
returned to her home here.
Mrs. Ella Smith, one of the nurses i
caring for Mrs Kenyon in Glover.
Miss Alice Desrochers is at SuilSe'
Home for short time.
The following patients have been III III
ceived at the St. Johnsbury HosplI~
the past week. Miss Belle Montgomery
Hardwick; Miss E. S. Cowles, BTa~ Az
tree, Mass; Mrs. w. w. Kenerson, Lyr
donville; Charlie King, St. JohnsoulS;,
Joseph Barrier was able to return to "'
home this week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-03-20
ST. JOHNSBURY CENTER.

OIs JOI1NSDON SANAA
Mrs. Rebecca Hartman, who has been
caring for Mrs. Harry Carrs mother,
has returned home for short time.
Miss Louise Chapman of Concord was
the guest of Miss Lucy Hutchinson, Fri
day.
Mrs. Dwight Simpson of Fitchburg,
Mass, is visiting her sister, Miss Nina
Campbell. Wv
Miss Winnifred Drew spent Sunday
with friends at St. Johnsbury.
Owen Robinson of Westmore has been
visiting his son, F. L. Robinson.
Miss Anna Stevens, who was unable to
teach school on account of sickness, is
better and returned to her school Mon
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Granger of Peacham
were the guests of Mrs. Dickinson last
week
Mr.. and Mrs. Henderson and son spent
Friday at Peacham. =
Miss Grace Franklin of St. ,Johnsbury
spent Sunday at her home here.
Mrs. Emily Towle of Newport is visit
ing Mr. and Mrs. Emerson.
Isaac Morrill, of Danville and Mr.. and
Mrs. Bert Morrill, and daughter of Mont
pelier, who have been visiting at William
Ill a1
The entertainment given by the Junior
Christian Endeavor society, Friday even
ing, was enjoyed by all. The program
consisted of music, Rotations, tableaux,
and reading by Mrs. Anderson. After
the program, ice cream and cake were
served.
The Ladies Aid will meet with Mrs.
Stone, Friday afternoon.
The Junior Christian Endeavor society
will meet Sunday afternoon at four
o'clock
Those who are sick with the grip and
other diseases are Mrs. Bert Mclaughlin
and daughter Gertrude, Mrs. Gibbs and
two children and Donald Lee. Those
who are better and able to be out again
are Ezra Learnard, Dell Simpson and
Mrs. Wallace.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Wallace, who
have been boarding with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs William Wallace, have
gone to keeping house in Mr.. Cheney's
tenement.
Rev. Mr.. McDougal of Sheffield called
on friends here last week.
Miss Ethel Davis of Lyndonville is the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Anderson.
Mrs. Blunt of st. Johnsbury, who has
been teaching the grammar department
here, has gone to the Union school at
St. Johnsbury to take charge of the
ninth grade. Miss May of St. Johnshury
will take her place here.
Mrs. H. J. Beck of St Johnsbury was
the guest of Mrs. Bert Mclaughlin,
Thursday and Friday.
Mr. Stevens is repairing his tenement
and Mr.. Cushman Of Charleston will
occupy it.
Samuel H. Martin, well known in this
town and vicinity, died suddenly last
Wednesday of heart disease, at his home
above this village, where he owned and
operated a small farm. He was 81
years of age, and was a veteran of the
civil war, having served in Co. D, 18th
Vermont Regiment. He is survived by a
wife. The funeral was held Friday, inter
ment at East St. Johnsbury
Mrs S. NJ. Hill, who has been canvass
ing in New Hampshire, expects to return
home soon Her daughter Mrs. Matte
H. Trip, is investigating and visiting
the schools in parts of New Hampshire,
having recently visited the excellent nor
NAL school at Plymouth and the graded
school at Ashland.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-03-20
To Study Missions.

The Union Mission Study class will
hold its next meeting Friday afternoon
at three o'clock in the classroom of the
Museum. The topic, "The Hawaiian
Islands" covering chapter three Of
Christus Redemption, will be presented,
Miss Carrie Underwood leader.
Mrs. Volney Powers will give paper
on The People" and Mrs. Jason
Powers one on "The Missions" There
will also be musical selections.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-03-20
Coming.

H. B. Sturtevant of Cleveland, Ohio,
makes his second trip to Greene &
Browns store this week Wednesday and
will be there four days to display his
samples and take orders for suitings,
overcoats and trousers.
Orders may be left either for immediate
or future delivery and they will receive
prompt attention. Mr. Sturtevant is an
expert cutter and no one should miss the
opportunity to see these goods and give
him an order.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-03-20
AT Fairbanks Village.

Mrs. Ripley from Concord is i'll at the
home of her son, Ned Ripley
Levi Liberty, who has been confined
to the house for some time, is able to be
about again.
Joseph Beck, Jr., was confined to the
house few days last week with the
grip.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Drew have moved
from their tenement on high street 10
the Drouin Block on Railroad street
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-03-20
PangbOrn.

The Boston Transcript of March 16
contained the following notice of the
death of former resident of St. Johns
bury, who will be remembered by some
of our older readers:
John W. Pangborn died yesterday
afternoon in Brooklyn. He was born at
st. Johnsbury, July IS, 1925. Mr..
Pangborn gave to the North Baptist
church of Jersey City, chapel adjoining
the church building In Malone, N Y,
stands soldiers monument which he
presented to the town. He was an elder
brother of the late Major Z. K. Pang-
born, one of the founders of the Jersey
City Evening Journal.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-03-20
D and when the time was called the

d and when the time was called the
score was tied, II to u.
In the next session each team made
eight points. The visitors were awarded
one point on fouls which gave them a
lead at the end of the period. Score,
East Boston 81, Co. d. 20.
The last period opened with a rush.
Not 10 seconds after the ball had been tos-
sed into the air Corbett sent it through
the net. Beck threw one for the COM
pany and with a point on fouls, tied the
score again. With the score standing
% to % Buckley" Lew dislocated his
shoulder and was obliged to leave the
floor. As there was no one to take
Lewis place the contest was finished
with four men on side. During the
last few minutes of play Co. D, by some
magnificent passing, forged ahead and
finished seven points to the good.
Boutwell, carried off most Of the
honors for the locals His individual
playing was very noticeable. He had
worthy opponent in Corbett and he was
frequently carrying the East Boston man
around on his back Corbett was high
scorer for the Massachusetts, aggrega-
ton.
The line up:
COMPANY d. EAST Boston
Beck, If, rb, Britt
Ellis. RI lb, Reagan
Church, c G, Ahearn
Lew, RIB. II, DOherty
Boutwell, H. rf Corbett
Score-Company D. "a; East Boston p!
Goals from floor-Bothwell Z, Beck 4, Ellis
q A1eHTn :.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-03-20
Superior Quality
Finest Flavor
Absolute Purity

evening A good deal of credit is due
Miss Edwina Blodgett and Miss ennie
Cunningham for the success OF the
whole affair, as it was presented under
their direction.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-03-20
Perham.

Jonathan Stevens Perham died at his
home in Brookheld at the advanced age
of 90 years, the cause of his death being
due to old age. Mr. Perham was born
in Brownville, Me-, July s, 1912, and
one remarkable feature of his life is that
he never was i'll enough to have a doc
tor He has been in perfect health and
at his advanced age he possessed all his
faculties His wife died 80 years ago
and since then he has lived with his only
son, John B, Perham. The funeral was
held at his late home in Brookheld,
where he has lived for 70 years, Thurs
day, and was attended by seven of his
grandchildren, Of whom John NJ, Per-
ham of this place is one, and two great
grandchildren. He is the last but one OF
the original free soilers" in Vermont and
in recent years he has been prohibition
list and strong temperance man in
every respect.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-03-20
BASKET BALL.
Co. D IL. Manchester D.

Co. D won from the heavy Manchester
team last Wednesday evening at the
Arnory by a score of31 to p.
1t was a fast, clean game all the way
through. Only FIVE fouls were called.
Qualey, for Manchester was first to
score. but it took almost six minutes
of play before he found the net for a
tally. The visitors scored three more
baskets before Lew dropped the hrst
one in for Co. D. Beck followed up with
another and at the end of the period the
score stood Manchester s, Co. d +. Co.
D did more passing in the second session.
Every man scored, while Ellis came in for
two, and when the whistle blew they
were leading Manchester by one point.
The company has always maintained
a reputation for finishing strong and
they came back for the final period,
determined to win Boutwell, started
things with a pretty shot from the side
lines and for the remainder of the game
they served up the kind of basket ball
that the fans like to see. Manchester
never had another chance, although
Lynch threw two, and Qualey one.
During the last few minutes Co. d cut
circles around the visitors, displaying
such speed that they seemed dazed and
bewildered. The game ended with Co.
D nine points to the good.
The Manchester team is wholly COM
posed of old league players, and every
man put up good game. Qualey and
Lynch excelled For the home team the
honors were about even.
The line up
COD MANCHESTER
Ellis IF lb, Qualey
Beck If rb, Donnerly
Church, c, Heay
Lew RIB II, O'Loughhn
Boutwell,, lib ri, Lynch
Score. Co. D 81, Manchester %. Goals
from floor, Ellis 4, Lew 3, Church 3, Both |
well 3, Beck 2, Qualey +, Lynch t. Healey .,
Donnerly. Goal from foul Co. b. Referee, |
Gum. Scorer, Wright Timer, Beck. Time, |
three > minute periods.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-07-24
Feeding and Milk.

The fact that proper feed and good
care do make difference in the
amount of milk which a cow will
give is shown by the following, from
the Modern Farmer:
Here Is an illustration of the In
fluence of proper feeding and good
care, and perhaps, proper milking.
The editor of the Modern Farmer
bought out of dairy herd a young
Jersey that had been giving milk
nearly year, first calf. She was CIV
ing less than two quarts of milk at
milking when she came to us and
had been sold because it did not pay
TO milk her. She was very thin and
dirty, but very gentle and kindly dis
posed. We put her on good alfalfa
hay and what we thought to be the
proper feed, used the currycomb
freely, treated her kindly, milked her
regularly and properly. She is now
giving two and one-half gallons of
milk per day, and from all indica-
tions she has not yet reached the
limit. OF course, all dairy cows
would not respond in this way in so
short time, about one month, but
many of them would, and those which
would not are not profitable cows to
keep. This heifer was probably cost
ing the party who had her as much
to keep her as it is costing the editor
of the Modern Farmer, but she was
not being fed on the right kind of
feed, ear corn and timothy hay, to
produce milk. Perhaps the treat
ment and method of milking had,
also, something to do with it, but we
do not know anything about this.
We substituted alfalfa for the tim
othy, and ground corn for ear corn,
mixed with little bran, and pushed
her as fast as we thought safe, with
the result mentioned above. We will
leave our readers to draw their own
conclusions from our statement of
facts.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-07-24
Keeping Youngs Folks on Farm.

For some time past the drift OF
youths to the cities and towns from
our rura, districts has been greatly
detrimental to the welfare of those
engaged in farming pursuits, hence
the question, How can we keep the
young people on the farm? In my
opinion this question may be an
swered by saying: Give more atten-
tion to their environment. Make
home more attractive and amusing.
The reason l believe so many leave
their country homes is In search of
pleasure. Now, why should we not
provide some luxuries for our homes,
and thus save our young people from
the many snares encountered in civic
life?
In order that we use discretion in
our selection of home amusements we
must first study the individual tastes
of our youth. 1t may be the purchase
of an organ or piano may fill the bill
from mothers side of the house,
while the father may fulfil his duty
Wy thS 6ilI VI SUulS bOOu literature,
or perhaps colt may cultivate a
liking for home life. There are
many things that will suggest them
selves as we look this question in
the face. An advanced education
along agricultural lines gives US
to realize the realness of our pro-
fession. The visit of a good agri.
cultural weekly may tend to stimu-
late an interest for rural life. The
formation of literary and other So
cieties gives an opportunity for the
development of social and literary
life. The Introduction of agriculture
as a study in the curriculum of our
public schools would be of vital i'm
portance in the widening of views and
the development of agriculture, in
general. The agricultural colleges
are within the reach of most of our
boys and girls. Why should not the
rural standard be looked up to in
place of Observation-Disclosures Agri-
culturist.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-07-24
Age Limits OF Dairy Cows.

A bulletin from the Wisconsin Sta
tion states that cow is at her best
during her fifth and sixth years, up
to which time the production of milk
and butter fat by cows in normal
condition increases each year. The
length of time the COW will maintain
her maximum production depends on
care with which she is fed and man
aged. A good dairy COW should not
show any marked falling off until
after. ten years of age. Many excel
lent records have been made by cows
older than this. The quality of the
milk produced by heifers is somewhat
better than that of older cows, for
decrease has been noted of one to
two-tenths of one per cent. in the av-
erage fat content for each year until
This is caused by the increase in the
weight of the cows with advancing
age. At any rate, there seems to be
parallelism between the two sets of
figures for the same COWS. Youngani-
mails use a portion of their food for
Che formation of body tissue, and it
is to be expected, therefore, that
heifers will require larger portion
of nutrients for the production of
milk or butter fat than do other cows.
After certain age has been reached,
on the average seven years of age,
the food required for the production
of unit of milk or butter fat again
increases, both as regards dry matter
and the digestible components of the
food. A good milch COW of excep-
tional strength, kept under favorable
conditions, whose digestive system
has not been impaired by overfeeding
or crowding for high results, should
continue to be a profitable producer
till her twelfth year, although the
economy of her production is apt to
be somewhat reduced before this age
is reached.