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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-06-24

to work strong wind blowing in the
direction of the mill again started the
blaze with disastrous results. Before
sufficient help arrived the flames were
beyond control.
The witnesses for the defense were
nearly all expert railroad men who gave
evidence regarding the spark arresters
attached to all Boston & Maine locomo-
tives, device claimed to be the best
known c. B. Smith, master mechanic
from Boston, brought two engine
models and thoroughly explained their
construction.
After the verdict was rendered court
adjourned until Monday afternoon.
Owing to the fact that no cases were
ready Monday afternoon court did not
open until Tuesday. Several cases have
been settled and continued. Those con-
tinued are William Roy VS.. L. p. Phelps,
George Baird VS.. ohm Curtis, George Baird
VS.. John Lenton, Peter Paro VS.. Moses
Rivers, Abbie Harvey, executrix VS.. the
Boston & Maine railroad and Passump-
sic Savings Bank VS.. w. F. Richardson.
The cases settled are George A. Crane
vs. Ernest Moore, Ernest Moore VS..
George A., Crane, Martin H. Gibson,
VS.. Smith & Clark. Smith & Clark VS..
Martin H. Gibson, Hermon 6. Bradley
VS.. Gilmer H. Quimby.
The case of Harry V. Wakefield VS.. A.
A. Shaw was taken up Tuesday and is
still on trial. This is an action of general
assumpsit on lien note given in part pay
ment for an automobile,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-06-24
Death of Miss Stuart.

A life rich in personal worth and use
fulness went from us in the death Of
Miss Margaret Stuart at her home on
Summer Street in the twilight of Mon
day morning She was born in Quebec
in 1884, one of large family of children,
left orphans by the death of the father, a
sea captain from Scotland. For many
years she was here or there without
home. till she found her way to Vermont,
where in this and neighboring towns
she has lived for nearly 80 years Her
entire life wasgiven to good works, in the
midst ofwhich she herself was the nelast
and least thought Of Full of gentleness
and generosity. she was untiring in care
for the sick, in skilled work with her
needle, in household duties, in whatever
needed to be done, so quiet and retiring
with all that few could know the
strength of her disciplined character and
the inner beauty of her life. She was a
member of the South church. The
funeral will be held at the house this
afternoon at 3 O'Clock.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-06-24
Caucus Returns.

The results of the caucuses all over the
state Thursday evening were awaited
with greatest interest in all sections.
The most Overwhelming victory was
that of D. ]. Foster in the First Con-
gressional district. Lamoille county
supported candidate Fleetwood, but
Addison county gave Foster SO of its 65
votes, and only three towns elected Fish
delegates. Foster needs only 1873 votes
for a nomination, and over 200 are as
sured him.
Although Stanton claims large sup
port, there is no doubt now that
Prouty's election is assured. He claims
at least 433 votes and needs only 369
After the returns had come in he issued
the following statement:
1.-The returns at hand show such a
gratifying majority of delegates in my
favor as candidate for governor that
| cannot look upon the caucus results
other than as splendid endorsement OF
the policies of the present administra-
ton, and as a determination on the part
of the people of the state that they shall
be continued.
"The campaign has been carried along
on the lines of the fullest publicity, there
fore there can be no doubt as to how the
people feel toward the questions dis
cussed."
Haskins and Plumley both claim the
second district and the fight at the con.
vention the 30th will be hot one.
Many delegates will go to the con-
vention unpledged and the outcome is
uncertain Mr. Haskins says he will be
renominated by vote of 167 to 161
while Mr.. Plumley has increased his
claim to 222 delegates, majority of &c
with 100 necessary for choice. The
Plumley claim by counties, with every
town in the district heard FROM it is
said follows: Caledonia, 80; Essex. a
solid delegation, 20; Orange, Al; Or
leans, 49, Washington, a solid dele
CATION, 65; Windsor, rs. Authentic
returns from Caledonia county give
Plumley 25 votes and Haskins % and
uninstructed
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-06-24
Methodist Picnic.

Over $50 people attended the Meth
odist picnic at Joes Pond last Saturday.
Eleven pieces of the St. Johnsbury Band
accompanied the excursion, playing at
each stopping place then during the
dinner hour and at intervals until the
return home, adding a great deal to the
enjoyment of all present. Commodore
Dale Atwood had a navy of six boats,
which were we'll patronized. James A.
Impey and Harry P. Moore were the
pitchers in great ball game, which the
latter easily won with a score of 10 to
9. Messrs. Fiske, Goss and Peck won
the three heats of the boat race res
pectively, three boats being engaged in
each heat, nine men rowing in all, but
the final event was won by Arthur Carr
in close finish with Mr.. Peck of Dan
vile, the winner of last years race. Mr..
Carr had been second in one of the heats
and took the place of the winner of the
heat. who was absent from the final
contest. Will Atwood in a neat speech
presented the winner with base ball.
Messrs. Don c. Stiles and Dale At.
wood shared the honors of swimming
and jumping. The tug-ofwar and the
running races afforded a large amount
of amusement in which the ladies
showed their prowess and celebrity.
Harold Penniman won the hundred
yards dash by half a second.
Rev Mr.. Harris brought a good COM
pany of the people of his church from
Walden. A large quantity of Atwood's
ice cream quickly disappeared during the
dinner hour. Two good strings of fish
were brought in, the larger number by
John Mcdonald, with Reginald Cowling
a close second. The success of the whole
affair was due, first to the perfect
weather, and next to the efforts of the
heads ofcommittees, consisting of James
A. Impey, John S. Galbrath, George c.
Cowling, Harry A. Stevenson, Dale S.
Atwood, Elmer E. Carr and Birney L.
Hall.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-06-24
The Evening Post Contest.

William G. Locke, the hustling young
agent for the Saturday Evening Post,
who has led this class in the endurance
contest since the first of February has
three weeks more hustling before the end
of the contest. There are eighteen
classes in ALL divided according to size Of
towns and prizes are offered for the
greatest average weekly increase in num-
Der of papers sold A host of friends are
doing everything in their power to help
St. Johnsbury boy secure prize and
the prospects of his success are very
bright. There have been several other
contests, in all OF which Mr.. Locke has
been one of the first ten, but he has put
all his strength into the endurance con-
test and deserves to win.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-06-24
County Court.

The case OF E. T. & H. X. Ide VS.. the
Boston & Maine railroad was settled
last Friday after being on trial over
week. The jury after being out about
FIVE hours brought in a verdict for the
plaintiffs to recover $14, 00S for the loss
of their mill at Lyndon which was des-
troyed by fire in the summer of 1905.
Twenty-Five witnesses for the plaintiffs
testified that previous to this small fires
had been started in nearby buildings
from sparks from passing engines, and
but a few minutes after heavy freight
passed drawn by engine 326 fire was
discovered on the roof of blacksmith
shop across the road from the mill,
which the mill employees supposed they
extinguished. After the men returned
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-06-24
Museum Notes.

The new flowers at the Museum are as
follows: Early meadow rue, May 20;
Tartarian honeysuckle, May %; high
bush blackberry, June 5; Alpine cotton
grass. Tune 6; long-leaved stitch wort
from Barnet and wild rose and high bush
cranberry. Tune s; common chickweed,
Iune IL; mountain laurel from Massa-
chusetts and cinnamon rose and SNOWY
ladies slipper, June II; silvery cinquefoni'
Iune Is; smooth or meadow rose, heal
all and round leaved mallow, June l6;
devils paint brush, purple-fowering
raspberry and kale, June 49, small bed
straw, white or true wood sorrel, yellow
wood sorrel andcaraway, June 10.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-06-24
District Convention.

The w. r. c. District Convention will
be held with Chamberlin Relief Corps,
Tuesday, June 80, in Odd Fellows Hall.
Delegates from West Burke, Lyndonville,
Lunenburg, Concord and Barnet are ex-
pected. The meeting will be opened at
10 a. M, followed by the presentation
of the installation service by the local
Corps. Dinner will be served at 1870
at the Cottage Hotel.
Meeting will be called to order at 80
p. m when Chamberlin Relief Corps will
exemplifv the ritualistic work, followed
by remarks of visiting officers and De-
partment Inspector Mrs. Nina M.
Stoughton of South Royalton. A short
program of music and Rotations will be
presented. 1t is hoped that all members
will make special effort to be present.
Chamberlin Relief Corps will hold
special meeting this week Friday at go.
1t is very important that nothing but
illness should detain a single member.
The auditing committee will meet the
secretary and treasurer at p. m, at
the same place for the examination of
the quarterly statements.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-06-24
Public School Teachers.

The following have been elected to
positions as teachers and supervisors
and have expressed their decision to &C.
cept
Union School, Mrs. Lydia H. Beck,
Miss Beatrice S. May, Miss Eva Louise
Wilde, St. Johnsbury; Miss Julia A.
Scott, Underhill; Miss Lena M. Pike,
Danburv, Conn; Miss Martha A. Jen-
ness, St. Johnsbury; Miss Nellie S.
Laughlin, Barnett Miss S. Efie Webster.
Island Pond; Miss Caroline S. Woodruff,
St. Johnsbury; Miss Grace |. Barney, So.
Barre; Miss Maude E. Harding, So.
Ryegate.
iSummerville, Miss Amy B. Drake,
Bristol, N. H.; Miss Nellie F. Redding,
Fitchburg, Mass; Miss Gertrude M.
Seavey, East Boothbay, Me-. Miss Ruby
]. Smith, Colebrook, N. H.; Miss Blanche
NJ. Rexford, East Burke; Miss Anna E,
Alleny Bolton; Miss Susan B. Hume,
Miss Bernice NJ. Pierce, st. Johnsburyi
Miss Edith A. HAYDEN. st. Adams.
Maple Street, Miss Ella L. Wilmarth
Miss Tilla B. Johnson, st. Johnsbury.
East Village, Mrs. Inez A. H. Griswold
Miss Abbie E. Smith, St. Johnsbury.
Fairbanks Village, Miss R. Anna Gun
ningham, Danville; Miss Kate D. Peck
St. Johnsbury.
Paddock Village, Miss Mary A. Lewis
St. Johnsbury.
Bible Hill, Miss Bernice H. Holder, St
Johnsbury.
/ Starks, Miss Jessie Mead, Johnson.
Center School, Miss Jessie Bragg
Georgia.
kSupervisor music, Edward A. Kingsley
Supervisor drawing, Miss Edith NJ
Nichols.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-06-24
Public School Graduation.

On Friday afternoon at New Music
Hall SO boys and girls received their
diplomas of graduation from the ninth
grade. The hall was well filled with the
friends of the class. The decorations on
the stage were of evergreen and a
shield in buttercups and daises, yellow
and white being the class colors. The
front orchestra seats were reserved for
parents and the boxes for teachers and
school directors.
The program consisted of readings
essays, selections by the school chorus
and girls glee club under the direction
of E. A. Kingsley, piano duet and the
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-06-24
D. A. R. Meeting.

St. John de Crevecoeur Chapter, D. A.
R., met at the home of Mrs. E. H. Ross last
Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. George H..
Cross told OF the national meeting of the
Sons ofthe Revolution held in Buffalo and
which she attended. Mrs. Robert Mac
kinnon gave an interesting talk on the
History of the Flag, and Mrs. Ross read
Holmes poem Grandmother's Story.
Each guest was given picture of a flag
used at some time in the history of our
country. Ice cream and cake were
served.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-06-24

court scene from Merchant of Venice by
pupils of the Summerville school. The
scene was admirably presented for such
young actors and speaks well for the
faithful drilling by Miss Ellis. Music
for the marches and accompaniment
was furnished by Hugh Mackinnon and
the Academy orchestra.
The diplomas were presented the class
by Rev. A. Francis Walch, chairman of
the school board. He spoke of the
many advantages they enjoy, especially
the opportunity for nature study and
paid high compliment to the education
al value of the museum under its present
wise and capable leadership.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-06-24
Convent Graduation.

The graduation exercises OF Notre
Dame convent at St. Agnes hall, Thurs
day evening were attended by large
number of people who enjoyed the pro-
gram presented by the seven graduates.
A feature of the occasion was the award
ing of the prize given by DR.. J. D. Bach
and for the best work in grammar dicta-
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-06-24

ton by the junior class Tho.
FIVE whose work was OF eonai y
Alice Demers, Clara Lacha1cs " "
Bilodeau, Alberta Layigue and IA %'
Asselin. Cuts were drawn far j J@'
which was won by Alice D4ms-r.' (, I,
prize this year was z handsome ~.
book. Ea
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-06-24
Free Baptist Meeting.

The members of the Free Baptist
church met last week Tuesday evening
and listened to reports of committees.
A special committee was appointed to
raise funds with which to pay off the
back indebtedness of the church. This
committee which consists of Eugene S.
Smith, chairman, f. c. Grant and
Robert Gordon, will report at meeting
to be held Tuesday, June 30.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-06-24
Y. M. c. A. Defeated by Barton.

The local Y. NJ. c. A. team lost to Bar
ton last Saturday at Barton in a one
sided game. The score was 8 to 0.
The locals were able to get but three
hits off Bishop, while Barton touched up
Laird for total of nine safe ones, which
together with the Y. NJ. c. AS seven
errors gave Barton an easy victory.
The score:
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-06-24
Hospital Notes.

At Brightlook new patients are Lucian
R. Moore, Passumpsic; Ruth E. Perkins,
Danville; Mrs. George Smith, Groveton;
Sandy Forbes, Danville; Mrs. Myra c.
Mosher, DR.. w. B. Fitch and Helen Bull
lock, st. Johns bury. Those discharged
are {. A. Boyce, Mrs. A. K. Johnson,
Bertha Robinson, Arthur Aldrich, Arthur
F; Stone, Sadie Cowley and Harry Shu-
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-06-24

Summary: Two-base hits, Heath, Bishop
First on balls, off Bishop 2; Struck out by
Bishop S, by Laird /; Double plays, Wilder
to Berry to Heath, Kimball to Kearns;
Passed ball Cummings; Sacrifice hit, Wilder
Stolen bases, Heath. Barrows, Walden, Har-
rison. Time of game, hr. o min. Umpire,
lack Clark.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-06-24
The County Vote.

The result of the vote in the county is
interesting and with SO many uninstruct-
ed delegates there will probably be some
jealous effort put forth before the con-
ventions. The vote:
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-06-24
Band Concert.

This weeks band concert will be on
po;iroad Street Park, Friday evening.
Nam IT, tsield Friedman
March, BOWL ~ Gil Balfe
Morceau cnai ~ Chas. Frank
Grand March, "Entree de Procession lit.
;oa Theo. Moses
Characteristic u'"0e' Richmond
,,.a Vanderbilt
March, The Ford,
America
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-06-24
WEATHER RECORD.

At Bingham's Drug Store, tor the weel
ending Iune %.
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Waltz, Marina,
March, The Ford,
America
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-29
HAPPY RESULTS
Have Made Many Americas Residents
Enthusiastic

No wonder scores OF Americas cit
zens grow enthusiastic. 1t is enough
to make anyone happy 10 find relief
after years of suffering. Public state
ments like the following are but
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work done in Americas by Doan S
Kidney Pills.
G. NJ. Harper, living at no Church
street,, Americas, Ga, says: Il have
used Doan's Kidney Pills at different
times for five or six years, and I am
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| was troubled with weak kidneys for
some time and it seemed as if the
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have no hesitancy in endorsing Doan 5
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Remember the name-Doan's-a
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OI'FRETTA TO Be
RENDERED TONIGHT
Closing Program Americas
School Music.

Tonight the Americas School OF
Music Will save its closing Derfor-
nance. In addition to musical NUM-
bers, an operatta, The Twin Sisters
viii be presented An admission fee
OF 70 cents Will be charged TO defFaJ
the expenses for the three perfor-
mances.
The following is the program for
tonight:
En- Route, Sidney smith; Misses
Hamilton. Dods0n. Turner and Rod
gers.
Grande March de Concert. WaIlen-
haupt. Miss Warren and Mr.. Nc
Neil
Grande VaIse BriIliante, BurgmuI-
Ter; Miss Julia Turner and Mr.. Claude
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-29
PLAINS.
From our Regular Correspondent

From our Regular Correspondent
PLAINS. GA, May 2S.-The com
mencement exercises of Plains school
have just been completed
On Monday evening a Recital was
given by the music pupils of Miss
FORESTER which was pronounced by
all one of the most interesting ever
given here. 1t was a musical treat
The occasion was complete too, in
its social Importance, for notwith-
standing the inclement weather ey-
erybody was there The married ele-
ment and the unmarried set, as we'll
as the younger set were much in evil
dence. Good order prevailed through
out the evening.
Tuesday morning Dr. Anthony Of
Americus, delivered an address at
the Baptist church, which delighted
all who heard him. He is indeed a
brainy man, and on this occasion was
at his best.
Tuesday evening was given to the
graduating class. which was com
posed Of five young ladies, and one
young gentleman: Misses Evelyn
Wise, Ruby Zimmerman, Neya Mae
Holly. Joe D. Eubanks, Alice VIII
liams, and Mr.. VIII Thomas French.
Each one has scored a fine class
record and their essays that evening
showed much ability Rev Charles
Phillips babe the members of the
class God-speed and delivered the
diplomas in an impressive manner.
Miss Marguerite Mcdonald Of At
lanta, is the attractive guest of Mr..
and Mrs. j. A. Mcdonald this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rees Andrews have
returned from pleasant visit to Ter
rell
Miss Flora Markett was the guest
OF her sister Mrs Robert White, OF
Americas, last Friday
Mrs. Sallie Jones has returned from
a delightful visit in Forsyth and
Fort Valley.
Mrs. Rufus MCGEE, who has been
attending Bessie Tiff commencement
returned home Tuesday.
Misses Belle Jones and Julia Cole
man have returned home from For
syth where they have just graduated
! from Bessie Tiff.
/ Miss Clara Knowles closed hen
/ school at Friendship FRIDAY
last and is now at home fol
the summer, to the delight of the
social set
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u. &. v. REUNION AT
BIRMINGHAM, ALA.

The SeabOard Air Line Railway
will SELL tickets from all stations at
rate of one cent per mile plus Is
viii be sold June 9Th, 7th and 8th and
viii be limited for return until June
goth, 1903
Seaboard train No. 70, (night train)
makes direct connection at Mont
gome1y for Birmingham. If you
wish sleeping car reservation have
your agent write for same at once.
Seaboard agent will give you rate and
fun information upon application.
CHARLES Z. STEWART,
Asst. General Passenger Agent,
Savannah, Ga.
5-15-tO June6
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-29

Rev Charles Phillips attended the
state Pythian ConcIave, which con-
vened in Savannah this past week.
Mrs. William J. Smith of DeSoto,
spent this past week pleasantly her
mother. Mrs. Camilla Wise, and other
relatives and friends here.
Mrs w. T. Wilson, of Friendship,
spent the first of the week with DR..
and Mrs. Colquitt Logan.
Mrs J. e. French was called to
Richland last week on account of
the critical illness of his brother Mr.
William French.
The Plains baseball team went to
Americus last Friday to play the
ChippeWas. but were defeated by a
score of II to 8, so the game was not
so interesting for our boys
The regular meeting of the NJ E.
Mission Study class was held at the
home of Mrs J. A Mcdonald on
Wednesday, and an interesting meet
ing was reported.
The little babe of Mr.. and Mrs
Ernest Dean, who has been critically
i'll, is now improving
Miss Annie Taylor of Oglethorpe, is
the pleasant little visitor Of Miss
Genevie French.
Rev. c. NJ. Ledbetter was a business
visitor here recently.
Miss Lucy Williams visited friends
in Americas the past week
Mrs Jessie Zimmerman and Mrs
Cornelia Jennings were among those
who went to Americas shopping
Tuesday.
Dr.. }. F. Cato and Mrs. w. L
Hudson have returned from Ameri
Gus, where they went to attend the
funeral of Miss Sebie Wooten
Mrs. A. S, Collins, the guest of Mrs
Fannie Collins for a month returned
to her home in Hagan several day.
ago.
Miss Rebe Parker of Shiloh, is
visiting relatives here
Miss Carrie PassmOre, Of Webster
is the attractive guest of Miss Rub.
Zimmerman.
Miss Maggie Griffin, of Americas
is visiting Misses Lucy and Alice
Williams this week.
Miss Louise Market. of Americus
is visiting relatives and friends
Mrs Edmund Oliver, of Americus
was the guest of Mr. and Mrs r.
Oliver, the first of the week.
Mr.. Alvin Zimmerman is at hom
from College Park where he has beel
attending the Georgia Military Acad
envy.
Prof. and Mrs. J. w Dowd lef
| Wednesday for Richland, where the
will spend the summer This popu
lar young couple have been quite al
addition to Plains society, and vii
| always be cordially received here
Misses Julia and Neva Mae Hol1
left Wednesday for Friendship t
| the regret OF their many friends here
Miss Amzie Daniel of Friendship
was among the fair visitors in tow
] this week, attending the commence
ment exercises