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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-03-06
A Runaway Train.

An extra freight on the Lake road
made a record for running time last
Thursday morning, coming into the St.
Iohnsbury station at an estimated speed
of 40 miles ar hour. The train had just
passed the west bound morning express
and the freight at the Pumpkin hill sid
ing and in making the sharp curve above
the fish hatchery Engineer Mitchell dis
covered the brakes would not hold the
train. The train hands stayed with the
train until they reached the dry bridge
on the Fair Ground road and when the
engineer saw the switch was not set for
clear track into the station he jumped
from his engine and the others followed.
The switchman, however, set the switch
just as the heavy train reached the de-
railing switch and the train spent it's
momentum in coming up to the station.
Just opposite the depot it jumped the
track and struck some cars which were
being moved by the shifter The engine
was somewhat damaged by the collision
and so were the cars. 1t was a narrow
escape from what might have been a
very serious accident.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-03-06
WEST BURKE.

The funeral of Miss Cora Bailey was
held in the Methodist church Wednes-
day afternoon, and the remains were
buried in the village churchyard by the
SIDE OF her father and mother, and a
little brother, who died several wears
ago. Miss Flora was the last one of the
family Her grandparents are living
here She died in Newport at the home
OF her uncle, her mothers brother,
Clarence Bugbee, where she has been very
tenderly cared for the last few months of
her life. SHE contracted CONSUMPTION
during the past year. She was only 21
years old and looked forward to lono
and useful Fife. The Baptist minister
came from Newport and preached the
sermon and was assisted in the service
by Rev. Mr.. Sweet.
Frank Burns returned from New York
Saturday night.
Mrs. George E. Powers has been quite
sick the past week.
The water that supplies the Silsby's
dressing mill has been so low the past
week that the mill has been run only halt
of the time.
Mrs. E. Roundy, who lives near
Burke Hollow, has been very sick.
George Deans grandson, Dean Nc
Lellan, of Barton, has gone on the
excursion to Washington with the
graduating class and a party of about
so who went from Barton.
Mrs. Edwin Smith, had a paralytic
shock about two weeks ago, Her
daughters have been with her most OF
the time. Miss Maud is teaching at Lyn-
donville, but her term is nearly through
and then she will come home.
Mrs. John Mcclellan from Barton visit
ed at her fathers, George Dean, last
week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-03-06
ABSOLUTELY PURE

assistant Inspector of hulls; bookkeeper,
men only, departmental service; civil
engineer and superintendent of construc-
ton; clerk, men only, Isthmian Canal
service; computer, nautical almanac
office; computer, naval observatory
craftsman, architectural, engineer, and
junior architectural, in the supervising
architects Office; copyist, topographic,
and heating and ventilating craftsman
engineering and photographic aid, geo
logical survey; kindergarten teacher,
matron and physician, Indian service
local Inspector of boilers; local inspector
of hulls; topographic aid; surveyor,
teacher, veterinarian, in the Philippine
service.
For application blank and particulars
connected with these examinations
apply to F. X Lanctot at the St. Johns
bury post Office; or to E. E. Stebbins,
secretary board of examiners, post office
building, Boston.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-03-06
At DanVille.

The many friends of Miss Ada L
Howard who has been a summer visitor
at the Elm House for the past 16 years
will be regret to hear of her death al
Brooklyn, N. Y, Sunday, March 3.
Ned Pettingill and Tracy Badger have
gone to Boston to work, where they
both have positions.
Rev. Mr.. Martin of Walden occupied
the pulpit at the Methodist church Sun
day morning on account Of the continued
illness of the pastor, Rev. Mr.. Brown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Bridges, who
have been visiting at w. H. Cass's, have
returned to their home in Wolcott.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ethan E. Carr of St
Johnsbury visited relatives in town last
week.
Mrs. Sarah Moulton has gone to
Peacham to care for niece, Mildred
Colby, who is i'll with diphthefia. and
Mrs, Dennison is staying with Mrs. Lucy
Moore for the present.
Remember the entertainment at the
Town Hall Thursday evening, given by
the Royal Concert Co., of Boston, the
last number in the Village Improvement
Association course.
Miss Nellie Peck Of Lyndonville, visited
her parents the last of the week.
Charles Brainerd was confined to the
house last week by severe cold.
Miss w. A. Preston returned from ST.
Johnsbury, Monday, where she has been
visiting her uncle, Henry Preston.
Robert Mccullough, who has been in
the employ of E. E. Badger for the past
five years, has gone to Lowell, Mass, to
work. Henry Leslie will take his place
at Mr.. Badgers.
Mrs. Harold Aver is contemplating
building a summer home on their lot on
Diamond Hill.
Mrs. Jennie Walch has a very good
position as assistant matron at God
dard Seminary, Barre.
Washburn Lodge F. & A. NJ, will work
the first degree Wednesday evening,
March 10.
"Willowdale" will be given by the
Danville Dramatic Club under the
auspices of Diamond Chapter, No. Ia,
O. E. S., at the Town Hall, Friday and
Saturday, March 8 and 9. See large
posters and small bills for cast of char
acters and prices.
Scholarships have been awarded at the
Worcester Polytechnic Institute with
an average of seven available for men,
bership to the freshmen class, whose resi-
dence and scholarship make them eligi-
BILE. Herbert K. Cummings, graduate
of ST. ]. A. '05, whose residence has been
for some time in Warren, Mass, has
been awarded scholarship valued at
$3.50 annually. His standing for half
the year was 18th in class of 161.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-03-06
EAST BURKE.
One Hundredth Anniversary.

The Tooth anniversary of the founding
of the local Congregational church was
celebrated here last Thursday, large
number being in attendance. The exer-
cises opened at 1870 a. m, with special
services, and dinner was served in the
vestrv by the ladies. The afternoon
services included musical program, and
an historical paper by Mrs. Mary Morse
Belden, which was followed by an ad-
dress bv Rev. E. G. French of Lyndon
vile, and Rev. o. E. Hardy, pastor, and
Rev. D. G. Guest, pastor of the Metho-
dist church here, also contributed inter-
esting features. D. P. Hall was largely
instrumental in erecting the present
church edifice.
The church was, organized at Burke
Hollow 100 years ago with IL members,
and meetings were held in the old build
ing there until 1865, when Alfred Oar
ling, uncle of Elmer Darling, of New
York, bought the present building from
the Baptist society and presented it to
the Congregational society, provided
thew would meet thereafter at East
Burke. A few years ago the society re,
ceiyed bequest of $4,000 from Alfred
Darling, and the legacy placed the church
in a fourishing condition. It also re-
ceiyes strong support from Alfred Oar
ling's brother, Elmer A. Darling, who is
now erecting a palatial home here. KEY
]. c. Bodwell was pastor OF the churen
for 16 years, but is now located at
Machiasport, Me.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-03-06
Railroad News.

The Boston & Maine officials announce
their decision to have the bridge across
the canal at Bellows Falls rebuilt so as
to allow of the use of heavier engines on
the White Mountain trains next summer.
The bridge across the Connecticut river
at Bellows Falls is strong enough to
stand the weight of heavy engines, but
that across the canal is taxed to its ut
most capacity by the 70 ton engines
which are the heaviest now in use on the
division, and which are too light to haul
trains that often have as many as II
heavy parlor cars. 1t is expected that
several 80-ton engines will be assigned
to this division for use on the White
Mountain trains.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-03-06
Free Press Voting Contest.

Miss Maude E. Follensby of this vii
lage is candidate in the Burlington
Free Press Jamestown Exposition vot-
ing contest. She has already received
recognition by her friends as a candidate,
and local pride in sending a representa-
tive from St. Johnsbury to the James
town Exposition will no doubt arouse
great interest in her effort to be success
full. The Free Press is Vermont's greatest
newspaper and persons who subscribe
and cast their votes for Miss Follensby
will receive in return newspaper value
far more than the So they will have paic
for years subscription.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-03-06

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
STATES, FOR THE DISTRICT OF VERMONT.
In the matter of
Harry E. Howe, ! In Bankruptcy.
Bankrupt
To the creditors of Harry E. Howe, of
Peacham, in the County of Caledonia
and District aforesaid, bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that on the Goth
DAY {. y OF February, A. y. neo1, the said Harry
that the first meeting of his creditors will be
held at my office in st. Johnsburv, in said Dis
trict, on the 9Th day of March, A. d. 1907, at
said creditors may attend, prove their claims,
appoint trustee, examine the bankrupt and
transact such other business as may proper
ly come before said meeting.
MARSHALL MONTGOMERY,
Referee in Bankruptcy
ST. Johnsbury VT. Mar 4, 1907,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-03-06

At Grace Methodist church Sunday
evening there will be no service on ac-
count of the union meeting at the South
Congregational church.
A Union service will be held at the South
Congregational church Sunday evening
at 7 O'Clock for the purpose Of hearing
B.P Judd of Washington, D. c., who will
speak in relation to the doings of Con
gress in connection with the great re-
form movements of our times. Mr.. Judd
represents the International Reform
Bureau of which Rev. DR.. Wilbur F.
Crafts is president.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-03-06
RYEGATE.

After visiting her parents and relatives
in Contoocook and Lebanon, N. H.. for
several weeks, Mrs. H. p. Hough return
ed several days ago,
Mrs. S. F. Nelson has been quite sick
for several weeks. Miss Sara Nelson is
with her.
n H. Ricker's auction was quite well
attended and property sold at fair
price.
Olive Nolan has been on the sick list
for few days, but is improving.
w. B. Davidson had eleven cows
slaughtered Saturday, and all were
found diseased, which is hard luck as he
has only seven left.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-03-06
Church Notes.

At the Church of the Messiah next
Sunday the pastor will preach the third
in the Lenten series on "St. Paul's Idea
of Christ" The special topic; "St.
Pauls Idea of the Power of Christ S
Love-" At the Lenten service this even
ing the sermon will be preached by Rev.
Otto S. Raspe, of Morrisville. The Y.
P. c. U. will hold its regular meeting in
the vestry Sunday evening.
Miss Edith NJ Nichols sang soprano in
the choir of the South church last Sun
day.
The special Lenten preachers this week
at St. Andrews church will be Rev.
Lorin Webster of Holderness School for
boys, and Bishop Hall. Mr.. Webster
will speak this evening and the Bishop
will celebrate Holy Commune Sunday
morning at O'Clock, and preach at the
1890 service. Mrs c. I. Ranlet will be
the soloist Wednesday evening and Mrs.
Hubert W. Brooks on Friday evening.
DR.. !. L. Miner will assist the choir
Sunday morning and render solo selec-
ton. Special Lenten services with medi-
tation Friday afternoon at AIS.
All of the Catholic societies in town
have been invited to attend high mass,
Sunday, March II, at st. Aloysius
church, as it is the feast of St. Patrick,
Special music is being prepared for the
occasion.
First Church of Christ, Scientist, Ply.
THAN Hall, Sunday morning service
1915. Subject, Substance" Child
ren's Sunday School will follow the
morning service Wednesday evening
meeting at 7.30. The reading room il
located in the Bank block, corner of MAR
street and Eastern Avenue, and is oper
daily except Sunday from $50 to p
m. Christian Science literature can her,
be read or purchased if desired.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-03-06
Bankruptcy Notice.

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
STATES, FOR THE DISTRICT OF VERMONT.
5 ia ass % Z; Hastings Ct In Bankruptcy
To the creditors of James L. Hastings,
of St. Johnsbury, in the County of Gale
donia and District aforesaid, bankrupt.
Notice Is hereby given that on the 23d
James l.. Hastings was duly adjudicated
bankrupt and that the first meeting of his
creditors will be held at my office in ST.
Johnsbury in said District, on the
18th day of March, A. d. 1907, at 9
O'Clock in the forenoon, at which
time the said creditors may attend, prove
their claims, appoint a trustee, examine
the bankrupt, and transact such other
business as may properly come before said
meeting.
MARSHALL MONTGOMERY,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
st. Johnsbury, VT, Mar. 4. 1907.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-03-06

Several good single men on up-to.
date dairy farm. Must be good
mixers and transfers and not
use intoxicating liquors. Year
round place. Write stating wages
expected and give references. Can
also use one married couple with
out children. Woman to do general
house work and plain cooking.
Cherry Hill Farm,
Beverly, Mass.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-03-06
School Notes.

All the schools observed Longfellow's
birthday last Wednesday by interesting
exercises and Rotations of some of his
great poems.
Miss Fife A. Mountain has resigned
as teacher of the ninth grade and ac-
cepted position in the public schools of
South Manchester, Conn. Miss Eliza
beth Lewis, who has substituted good
deal the past year in the different grades,
succeeds her as, teacher of the ninth
grade.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-03-06
PASSUMPSIC.

The Ladies Mission Circle will meet
with Miss Nettie Lewis this afternoon
instead of Tuesday as is the custom. The
president will take this opportunity to
remind the ladies that this is the month
in which their offering for mission work
is due. Please place your offering in the
hands of the president or treasurer be-
fore the 18th if possible. If not, at your
earliest convenience.
1t is expected that tht railroad COM
pany will put in an electric bell in the
spring at the dangerous crossing in this
village.
William Kelley has been confined to his
bed the past week with the grip.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-03-06
Immigration Study.

The fifth in the series of Home Mission
conferences will be held at Charles A.
Stanley's, 80 Spring street, Monday
evening at 8 o'clock. Subject, "The I'm
migrant in the City"
WHO? Why? Under what conditions
Robert Mackinnon.
The city the test of democracy"
"An economic right due the Immigrant
in the city," Seth Lloyd.
"The Stun problem of the city, Miss
Alice B. Warden.
Practical dealings with the Immigrant
in the city Hull House, Jane Addams.)
DR.. Eaton, Mrs. Eaton.
Leader, Frank H. Brooks.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-03-06
G00dwillie.

DR.. James Goodwillie, who was born
in Barnet, died at his apartments in the
Hotel Belleclaire, New York City, Satur-
day night, after three days illness of
pneumonia He was II years old and
was one of the best known surgeon den
lists in that city. He was descendant
of prominent Scotch family of preach
ers. His sister, Mrs. Allie B. Guild, who
has been spending some time at the home
of John T. Richie, received word by
telephone Thursday night of his illness,
and went at once to New York.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-03-06
Commissioners Notice.
MARIETTA c. TRUssELL's EsTAT

MARIETTA c. TRUSSELL'S ESTATE.
The subscribers, having been appointed by
the Honorable Probate Court for the district
anime and adjust all claims and demands of
all persons against the estate of Marietta c.
Trussell, late of Peacham, VT, in said district,
deceased, and the term of six months from
lowed 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 appointment at
am in said district, on the 25th day of
March, and the 9th day of August,
next, at one O'Clock in the afternoon, on each
of said days.
EDWARD d. SOMERS,
OWEN SOMERS,
Commissioners.
Peacham, VT, Mar. 4, A. d. 1907.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-03-06

(From an occasional correspondent
Z. NJ. Massey has gone to East Burke
as one of the paintersin the Darling man
sion.
At the regular meeting of Rising Sun
Council No. "a, Jr. 0. U. A. NJ, three
were initiated into the mysteries of the
order and seven others balloted on, and
accepted. The Order had the pleasure OF
entertaining the State Councillor, w. E.
Giddings of Springfield, who during the
evening, made remarks which were both
instructive and entertaining. An oyster
supper was served and general good
time enjoyed by all.
North Danville Grange, No. 35s, re-
ceived and accepted an invitation from
Danville Grange, No. 325, to be present
at their regular meeting Tuesday even
ing. The third and fourth degrees were
exemplhed.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-03-06
Civil Service Examination.

The United States Civil Service Com
mission will hold an examination in the
post office on March 10 for the following
positions: Aid, coast and geodetic sur
vey; assistant inspector of boilers !;
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-03-06
Spring Medicine

The best is Hoods Sarsaparilla. 1t
is the best because it does the most good.
While it makes the blood pure, fresh
and lively, it tones the stomach to bet
ter digestion, creates an appetite, stlmu-
lates the kidneys and liver, gives new
brain, nerve and digestive strength.
An unequaled list of cures-4o,3oo tes-
timonials in two years proves its merit.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-03-06
Mother eray's Sweet Powders for Children.

Successfully used by Mother Gray,
nurse in the Children's Home in New
York, Cure Feverishness, Bad Stomach,
Teething Disorders, move and regulate
the Bowels and Destroy Worms. Over
10000 testimonials. They never fail.
At all Druggists, 25c. Sample FREE.
Address Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-03-06
NORTH DANvILLE.

The donation for Rev. B. P. Parker and
family last Wednesday evening was well
attended and about 500 realized.
Mrs. Laura Franklin of ST. Johnsbury
Center is visiting relatives about here
for few days.
H. B. Ward is disabled from blood
poisoning in his hand and Alonzo Page
of Danville is working in the creamery.
Mrs. S. X. Huse was called to St.
Johnsbury Center Monday by the death
of her aunt, Mrs. Clark.
Miss Candice Gavin of South Danville
has been visiting friends about here the
past week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-03-06
Blake.

Mrs. Rebecca Colburn, widow of
Joseph Blake, died at her home in
Paddock Village early Monday morning.
She had been in poor health for several
years, but confined to the house only
about month. She was born in
Peacham, Feb. %, 1929, and was a
niece of Mr. Colburn of mathematical
fame. On December 7, 1853, she was
united in marriage to Caleb Walter
Farrow, by Rev, A. Boutelle at Peacham,
and nearly all her life was spent in that
town until the latter part of 1891, when
the family moved to this town. After
Mr.. Faro VS. death she married Joseph
Blake of Sutton, the ceremony also being
performed by Rev. A. Boutelle of Peach
am. To Mr.. and Mrs. Blake four
children were born: Ella Osgood, who
died II, 1880; Emma Farrow, Albert
Joseph, and Elizabeth Hardy, these three
all now living here. Mrs. Blake was a
member of the Congregational church at
Peacham many years, but transferred
her membership to the North Congrega-
She was woman of most kindly dis
position and was thoughtful of Others to
the end of her life Prayers were said by
Rev. DR.. E. D. Eaton at the house yester-
day afternoon and services will be held
at the Congregational church at Peach
am today and interment will be at
Peacham beside her daughter and her
first husband.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-03-06
RECENT DEATHS.
[continued from First Page

is survived by his wife, four sons, A. W.
Metcalf of Hyannis, Neb., Frank R., Of
Holyoke, Edward J., of Columbus, Ca,
and Reed D., Of Worcester; one daughter
Mrs. Albert E. Humphreys of Lowell,
Mass, and one sister, Mrs. William
Cover, of Calais, Me. The body will be
taken to Calais, where the funeral and
burial will be held.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-03-06

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IN IN tablet form, Hoods Sarsaparlla is now put up
N chocolated tablets called Sarsatabs, as well as
IN the usual LIQUID form. Sarsatabs have identi:
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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-03-06
Simpson.


Charles E. Simpson died at his home
on Prospect street Sunday night from
the effects of an overdose of morphine.
He was born in Haverhill, N H., Sept.
IL, 1857, and came to st. Johnsbury 81
years ago. He was in the employment
of E. and T. Fairbanks & Co. Besides
his wife he leaves two sons, Berley E.
and Harold L., three sisters, Mrs. Ros-
we'll Walker of Northumberland, Mrs.
Fred Gale and Mrs. William Gale and
two brothers, Henry and Ernest of War
rem, N. H., and his father, Orrin Simpson
of Haverhill.
The funeral was held at the Episcopal
church yesterday afternoon at $50, con-
Quoted by Rev. j. A. Thompson. The
bearers were men chosen from the de-
partment in which he worked. They
were William H. Mute, William Cross,
Henry Damon and Alec J. Healey The
flowers were beautiful including a beau
tiful wreath from Mr. Simpsons shop
mates and a pillow from the neighbors.
Those from out of town to attend the
funeral were J. O'Leary, Graniteville, P.
O.; Mrs. Val d'Etchegoyen, Stanstead
Junction; Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Simpson
and Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Simpson Of
Warren, N. H.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-03-06
Howard.

Miss Ada L. Howard, the first presi-
dent of Wellesley College, died at her
home at Brooklyn, N. Y, Monday. She
has spent several summers at the Elm
House, at Danville, where many from St.
Johnsbury have been pleased to meet
her, and she has made occasional visits
here, during her summers spent there.
Miss Howard was born in Temple, N.
H., Dec. 10, 1929. Three of her great
grandfathers were officers in the war OF
the revolution. Miss Howard received
her education from her father in private
schools, New Ipswich academy, Lowell
High school, Mount Holyoke college,
where she graduated. She was for sew
eral years teacher at Mount Holyoke
college, the Western, Oxford, O., and the
accomplished and beloved principal OF
the women's department, Knox College,
Illinois, and of Ivy Hall, her private
school at Bridgeton, N. j., whence she
was called to preside over Wellesley col
lege. She was the first woman president
of college in the world.