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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-11-11

champions, and with the warehouses.
Toby Matthews and Kruger to hold
them down, there will be nothing ID it.
and it is safe to say, barring accidents,
that st. Johnshurv will this year have a
much faster team than ever before, which
is saying a great deal.
The old players you all like; the new
men will make themselves popular both
as players and as gentlemen. They are
fine young fellows and gamey ball play
ers. ST. Johnsbury will certainly have
the ginger team this year, and for a
travelling team they will have no equal,
as the Youngsters can stand the work
better than the old ones
The old favorites, DOYLE and Henschel,
are going to McKeesport. Pa. this sea
son, having received fattering offers
from that place. Both are great players
and the McKeesport management made
no mistake in signing them, although |
doubt the wisdom of both players in go
ing to this League, as believe the team
they have joined will be inferior to the
st. Johnsbury team.
The season will open around Thanks
giving and players will report around
the 10Th to 10Th tor practice, although
at least FIVE of the boys are in excellent
shape now, playing from two to four
games week.
1t is hoped that the fans will give the
team the same encouragement and sup
port they did last year, This team will
have six men and all will have to fight
for their positions, and il anyone does
not make good at all times, both on and
off the floor, his place will be filed by
someone that will, as none is so good
that his place cannot be filled.
The lineup will be Matthews and
Brennan forwards, Wright center Sven
sen, Kruger and Callahan guards;
finely balanced team, as all of these
players can play different positions and
the two forward and center men are all
over six feet in height.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-11-11
Y. M. L. A. Notes.

Rev A. H. Gage will address the men
of the clerks gymnastic class on the
gymnasium floor, just previous to the
evenings exercises tonight.
Because OF the attraction at New
Music Hall Friday night, the clerks
class will meet with the employed class
on Thursday at 7.45 p. m. instead Of
the usual hour on Friday.
A class for business and professional
men meets every Monday and Thursday
mornings from | to ? O'clock All men
interested in the building of health are
Invited to attend. An evening class for
business and professional men who
cannot attend the morning classes will
meet every Tuesday and Thursday even
ing from SIS 10 9.l5.
senior basket ball team to represent
the Association will be organized. All
senior members interested are requested
to attend the meeting to discuss the
forming of this team. after the gymnasi-
um class Wednesday night.
SIX basket ball teams have been form
ed among the junior class. schedule will
be drawn up and a series OF games play
ed. The teams will play for the
championship OF the Junior class. The
first unior team, the tigers, will play
the Newbury High School at Newburv
Thursday, November 10. return game
will be played here later, Other teams
wishing to have games with any of the
teams of the Association will please com
municate with the physical director
The intermediate department will also
have a number of basket ball teams A
meeting to discuss this matter is called
for Thursday afternoon O'Clock.
The gymnasium boys Bible class held
every Saturday morning at 9 O'Clock is
being we'll attended and much interest is
being shown. The Life of Christ is being
studied The mothers are requested to
make a special effort to have their boys
attend this class.
Next Friday is ladies night in the
| bowling alley.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-11-11
The Lion and the Mouse.

THE Lion and the Mouse" probably
the most talked OF play in America to-
day. will be presented here On Friday. at
New Music Hall, under the direction of
Henry b. Harris. Everyone who is
interested and keenly alive to the inhu-
ence wrought upon American politics by
the moneyed interests, trusts and kings
of finance, will appreciate Mr.. Klein s
great drama. Briefly outlined, it relates
the story of Shirley Rossmore, daughter
OF Judge Rossmore, judge Of excellent
standing, who, through the rendering Of
decisions in opposition to the interests
of despot in the financial world, John
Burkett Ryder, known as Ready
Money" Ryder, is impeached by the lat
ter and financially ruined. Ryder's son,
Jefferson, falls in love with Judge Ross
more's daughter, Shirley, who has been
in Europe. Upon her return, she finds
her father ruined in reputation, broken
in health and financially embarrassed as
a result of this ruling. One man holds
the proof of Rossmore's innocence. That
man is RYDER. Through his love for
Miss Rossmore, Ryder's son purloins GER
tain papers, which will prove Judge
Rossmore's innocence, at least morally.
Discovering this, Ryder orders the girl
from his house, in which she has become
an inmate as the writer of his biography
and under an assumed name. The scene
which follows is a striking and dramatic
one, and although the love interest,
seemingly subservient in the struggle,
becomes the vital factor in a situation
unconventional in its treatment and
finely dramatic in its presentment and
climax.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-11-11

Citizens Telephone PAD
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-11-11

Dell Simpson, who has been living
with his father on the farm moved back
to the village last week.
The Ladies Aid society of the Unlver-
salist church will meet with Mrs. Mary
Hallett, Thursday afternoon.
Rev. and Mrs. Worthen who have been
visiting their sons at White River juno
ton and St. Adams, have returned home
The Ladies Aid society of the Metho-
dist church will meet with Mrs. h. A.
Lougee. Friday afternoon, to sew Tor the
sale. which is to be held Dec IL. All
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-11-11
Facts About Natural Aspha|
Roofing.

Good merchants and builders say our roofing
right. You can prove it by trying it. We are cover
ing of the largest buildings in ST. Johnsbury this
week.-FarmerS are buying it freely. You can havet
in shinge stain effect on fine houses if you wish. Its
cheaper than shingles and costs one-fifth as much
put it on-easily -fire-resisting 1t is especially
good for poultry houses (vermn proof, sugar houses
hog houses, sheep pens, all out buildngsin fact any
building. Then here you will find it in all thickness
both smooth and stone surface-largeSt stock in Yer
mont, no doubt. Talk with us before covering your
building.
We have too many cheap shingles. The NA
kind now are $500 while they last Keep US in mind
on tile pipe, clapboards lathS, North Carolina Pine
hardwood flooring, pulp plaster, wire fence
COLONIAL PAINT 900 per cent pure, Kyanlze Var
nish for every place and in all colors when you want
good varniSh.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-11-11
RECENT DEATHS.
Creaser.


Matilda Ritcie, wife of Samuel Creaser,
died at Brightlook Hospital early last
Wednesday morning, aged 46 years.
She was taken to the hospital Sunday
and underwent an operation Monday,
from which she was unable to rally.
She was born in Liverpool Nova Scotia
October II, 1862, and was married in
that place 80 years ago last March to
Mr.. Creaser. About 20 years ago they
came to Vermont aud for most Of the
time since they have resided in this vicin-
itv. Besides her husband she leaves
three daughters. Mrs. E. l.. Casey of
Gloucester, Mass, and Misses Lottie
and Kathleen of this place; and four
sons. Osmond w. of Newport, Frank r.,
Charles W., and CLARENCE H., OF St.
IohnsburV. She is also survived by one
sister, Mrs. Emelne Zimmerman of Fair
lee, ard one brother, Frank Ritcie OF
Gloucester, Mass. Mrs. Creaser was a
member of the First Baptist church, and
an interested worker in the church and
Sunday school. She was a member OF
the auxiliary Of the b. of Nj. w. E., Mr.,
Creaser having for many years been EN-
ployed on the railroad. The funeral was
held at the First Baptist church, Friday
afternoon, Rev. A. H. Gage officiating,
and the burial was in Mt. Pleasant GEM
etery There were many beautiful floral
tributes from the family and friends
Among those from out OF town to attend
the funeral were her sister, two nieces
Mrs. G. w. Hunter of Concord, N. H..
and Mrs. T. A. Clement of Fairlee; Mr.
and Mrs Curtis Dickinson of East Bar
net, Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Casey of Glou
cester, and Mr.. and Mrs. o. w. Creasel
of Newport.
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Leonard.

Mrs. Patrick Leonard, who has been
in ill health for the past eight months
with sciatic rheumatism, died last We'd
nesday morning at her home on Port
land street. Mrs. Leonard was for
merly Miss Bridget Hogan, and was
born in Nailan, Ireland, IT years ago.
She came to this country alone after
the death of her parents and settled in
Lawrence, Mass, where she met Mr.
Leonard, and where they were married
81 years ago. Eight children were born
to them, of whom six survive. The two
oldest boys, John H. and d. w. Leonard
are engineers on the Lake Shore and
Michigan Southern and live at Toledo,
and Thomas, their youngest son, is an
engineer on the Lake Road, and lives
here. The daughters are Mrs. Margaret
Nelson, Mrs. A. J. Bonett, and Mrs
Patrick Brown, all of Barre. There are
35 grandchildren and two great grand
children. Mrs. Leonard was a woman
who was held in high esteem by all who
knew her, and will be sadly missed.
On May 81, 1904, Mr.. and Mrs.
Leonard celebrated their golden wedding
and over 500 people called during the
day to extend congratulations.
The funeral was held at St. Aloysius
church Saturday morning. Solemn High
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Spencer.

Miss Fannie NJ. Spencer, who has been
i'll with pneumonia at the St. Johnsbury
Hospital for the past three weeks, died
Sunday morning. She was born in this
town SO years ago and has always lived
here with the exception of short time
spent in Concord. She was tailoress
by trade and for a time was employed in
A. M. Goodrichs tailor shop Six years
ago she opened the Women's Store on
Eastern Avenue and has never failed to
be in the store single day during that
time. She was always genial and
accommodating with her customers and
had many friends, who will be both
shocked and saddened by her sudden
death. She is survived by one sister
Mrs. H. NJ. Cheney. from whose home
the funeral was held yesterday forenoon,
Rev. DR.. S. G. Barnes officiating. The
burial took place at St. Johnsbury East
Wing.
Janus c. Wing died Sunday at his
home on Central street of apoplexy He
had been in poor health since September
and confined to the bed for five weeks.
He was born in Milford, Mass, in 1850,
but his father moved to Montpelier
when he was two years old and there he
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-11-11
Pierce.

Robert Samuel, infant son of Stephen
Pierce, died at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
K. J. Bickford at 90 Railroad street,
Thursday afternoon. of bronchial pneu-
mania The funeral was held Saturday
forenoon.
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ConleY.

The death of Charles w. Conley, which
occurred Friday, removes another men,
Der of the q. A. r. and also another of the
long time employees of E. & 7. Fairbanks
& Co. Mr. Coney was born in Browning
ton in March, 1910, but came to this
town when young man, and has ever
since lived here. He vas married at
Mclndoes in July, 1864, to Miss Mary
Holder, who survives him, but who is in
very poor health He was employed at
the scale shops 80 years, retiring seven
years ago. About four years ago he
suffered a shock, and few years later
second one, since which time he has been
in feeble health. He was a member of
the l. O. O. F., and of Chamberlin Post,
No. |, G A. r. He enlisted in Co. A,
10th Vermont Volunteers, in 1861, and
served three years. Besides his wife he is
survived by two sons and one daughter
all of this place: Arthur and Fred Con
ley, and Mabel, Mrs. A. Roy Taft; and
bv four sisters, Mrs W. Richards Mrs.
Harvey Woods, Mrs. Fl. Davis, and Mrs.
Alonzo Caswell, all of Kirby. The luner.
al was held from his late home Sunday,
Rev A. H. Gage officiating.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-25
Take Care Of the Team.

Nothing is more important to
farmers and wagoners during this
season of hot weather than the prop
er care for their team. 1t is an easy
matter to over drive or over work a
horse now. Team should have plenty
Of water and should not be left to
stand in the sun. They fare better
moving along at work than stand
ing still in the blistering sun.
All horses and mules that work
hard through hot days like these,
whether to pillow, wagon or buggy,
should have water after supper. One
VINO has not tried it will be surpris-
ed to see how much water horse
will drink at night after he has fin
ished his supper. The ideal plan is
to let horses and mules have access
to water all through the night, but
where that is not practicable they
ought to be led to water about 8 or
10 o'clock. 1t takes only a short
while to do it, and the time is well
paid for in the comfort of the ami
mails.
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Our Job Print.
mails.

For years we have been adding to
our job print department until we
have quite first class outfit, and
there is no need for any one to send
away for any ordinary job printing.
Perhaps some people in Scotland
Neck may now and then send else
where their job printing, but it is
not often necessary.
Every dollar sent away for job
printing is practically lost to this
community, for it may not be in cir
culation here again; while every dol
lar expended in Scotland Neck goes
Immediately into circulation right
here at home.
Recently a customer who hsd not
had work done at this office for some
time, said that the work he had done
here could not be surpassed any
where.
If you need any printing send Us
your order and if instructions are
clear we guarantee the work.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-25

NAIL AT TILLERY-There was con
siderable hail about Tillery Satur
day. but no great disaster resulted.
BLACKBERRY CROP LARGE.-The
blackberry crop this year is large.
1t is an easy matter to gather them
in abundance.
DIED FROM BLOOD PoIsoN.-Some
days ago colored woman of the town
named Josie Holt stuck nail in her
foot and soon blood poison set in and
she died in few days.
BAPTIST UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN.
Elsewhere appears in this issue an
advertisement of this excellent insti-
tuition. Its growth has been almost
phenomenal from the beginning.
1t ranks with the finest institutions
in the South.
THANKs.-Mr. and Mrs. ]. M.
Tillery wish through the columns of
The COMMONWEALTH to thank the
people of Scotland Neck and COM
for kindnesses shown them
IN the illness and death of their
daughter, Miss Lellie May.
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Off TO Charlotte.

On special Pullman car the fol.
lowing persons left Scotland Neck
Monday afternoon to attend the
State Democratic Convention in
Charlotte: S. A. Dunn, Albion
Dunn, j. A. Kitchin, J. E. Bowers.
&. Hoffman, R. S. Neal, Peyton
Keel, w. H. White, C. L. Mcdowell,
d. M. Prince, ]. S. Bowers, w. E.
Alligood. A. Mcdowell, w. H. Nc
Dowell, and Hon. Claude Kitchin
had gone on an earlier train. Messrs.
I. W. Fenner and S. M. Gary, of
Halifax, joined the party here. AL
so Messrs. w. P. White, w. D. Leg
gett and Ernest Leggett joined the
delegation at Hobgood.
Comfortable arrangements had
been made for the Halifax delega-
ton, no change of car being neces-
sary to Charlotte and return.
They went away with a Kitchin
banner of unique design, and said
that they proposed to take up their
abode in Charlotte until the nomina-
ton for Governor goes to the distin-
guished son of Scotland Neck.
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June 22, 1903.
Largest R0g On Earth.

The Durham correspondent to the
Raleigh Times of Friday said:
:" Buster the great hog owned
by E. B. Cozart, of Stem, is dead
after having made barrel of money
for his owner. Mr.. Cozart raised
the brute from pig. One year age
he put the monster on the road and
exhibited him in eleven States. Last
week Busters owner started for
Coney Island with him. A sudden
sickness alarmed the owner and in
less than five minutes Buster was
dead. He weighed 1,46O pounds,
and, though averse to eating, he
managed to retain his weight. He
was said to have been the largest
hog on earth. Mr. Cozart loses a
small fortune in his death. which oc-
Cured between Norfolk and Wash
ington on the train.
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To Cincinnati and Louisville.

Prof. C. w. Wilson returned Sat-
urday from very pleasant and in
teresting trip to Cincinnati and
Louisville. He went to Cincinnati
to attend the Worldwide Baraca
Convention, which was in session
three days, and returned by Louis
vile to spend short while in the
International Sunday-School Conven-
ton.
The Baraca convention in Cincin-
natl was the convention of special in
terest to Prof. Wilson, as he went
as a representative of the Baraca
class Of Scotland Neck.
The Baraca movement i. inter-
denominational in its work, having
been organized sixteen years ago by
Mr.. Marshall A. Hudson, success
full business man Of Syracuse, n. Y,
who. has given largely Of his means
and time for the great work among
the young men of the country, and
who is president of the convention.
The Baraca movement is systemat-
ic study Of the Bible and has for it's
aim the promotion of Christian work
amongst all religious denominations
The territory occupied by represent
atives of the convention which Prof.
Wilson attended in Cincinnati last
week covers the United States and
Canada. He saw men from Novia
Scotia and British Columbia.
Along with the Baraca representa-
tives, about six hundred in all, there
were also about a hundred and fifty
ladies who went as Philathea repre-
sentatives, work amongst the
young women of the country like
the Baraca work of the young men.
Forty persons, including four ladies,
went in a special car from North
Carolina.
Mr.. R. M. Simns, of Raleigh, was
reelected first vice-president of the
convention, and Mr.. E. w. Yates, of
Raleigh, is State secretary.
Birmingham and Asheville sent
pressing invitations for the next
meeting of the convention. This
will be decided by the executive COM
mittee apd Prof Wilson feels like
Asheville will probably get the con-
vention.
There are in the United States and
Canada three hundred thousand
members of the Baraca movement,
and about one hundred and seventy
five thousand members Of the Phil
athea movement.
Prof. Wilson was greatly pleased
with his trip, with the fine Christian
spirit which permeated the conven-
ton, and with the splendid hospital
ity which he saw on all sides.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-06-25
C0l0fed Teachers Association.
To THE COMMONWEALTH:

To THE COMMONWEALTH:
The North Carolina State Teach
ers' Association for colored teachers
met, and held its 18th annual session
in the Joseph K. Brick School build.
ing near Enfield, N. c., June II to
81.
Quite number Of teachers were
present to witness the occasion.
Each section of our great State SEEM
ed to have been fairly we'll represent
ed.
The programme that had been ar
ranged by the secretary, was made
very interesting from start to finish.
The exercises were supplemented by
remarks made by teachers, and
friends whose names did not appear
on the programme.
DR.. J. C. Chavis delivered the
opening address in a mastery way.
He clearly explained the meaning
and purpose of the State Normal
Schools of today, and insisted that
other schools, no matter from what
source they get support, be encour-
aged to take such attitude, and use
such influences that will help the
present State Normal to do such
work as is so much needed in the
State among our teachers.
The remarks made and the papers
read on Primary work created great
interest in the Association, and no
doubt will serve as stimulus or an
incentive to higher things in the
school work, most especially to those
who are striving to do satisfactory
work in the school room.
Another interesting feature of the
Association was a discussion with
reference to rural education. 1t
was also shown that the Farmers
Conference had aided many farm
ers in giving them knowledge of
how to manage the soil in the cult
walton of the same.
THos. SHIELDS.
June p. 1903
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hObgOOd VS. Scotland Neck.

On last Monday afternoon a base
ball game was played here between
Scotland Neck and Hobgood. This
was the first game the Little Team
has played, so not much was expect.
ed. The Hobgood players gave Scot
land hard fought game. Hobgood
had an exceedingly fine battery in
Shields and Leggett. Scotland Neck's
battery was Walston, Mcdowell and
Smith. Mr.. Levira Leggett is the
coach of the Hobgood team. Mr..
Leland Kitchin was umpire. Score,
Scotland Neck, Is; Hobgood, IA.
On Thursday, June Is, these teams
will play at Hobgood.
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Not any Worse.

We dropped into one of the best
business houses in Scotland Neck
some days ago and asked the head
of the firm how business is coming
in. He answered US that business
for the month of May was not any
worse than it was during the same
month last year. That is to say, his
business is holding its own, which
means a good deal for these hard
times.
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Special Announcements.
WHITE SALE!

The Ladies Aid Society Of the
Baptist Church will conduct a
White Sale in the Madry building
on Main street Thursday and Fri
day, June 18th and 10th, begin
ming Thursday at ; o'clock p. M,
and continuing until Friday evening
at 10 o'clock. Refreshments will
be served each day and each even
ing until 10 o'clock. Proceeds will
be for the benefit of the Baptist
church. Everybody is cordially in
yited.
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Railroad Hay Pay Elr II.
(GreenviIle Reflector 22nd.l


Mr.. w. F. Evans has a grievance
against the Atlantic Coast Line that
will likely result in a suit against the
company. The trouble seems to
have been over a ticket he bought
at Whitakers Saturday on which to
return to his home in Greenville.
Through a mistake the agent at
Whitakers gave him a half ticket,
though the full fare was paid for it.
Mr.. Evans and the conductor on the
Plymouth division of the Coast Line
had disagreement over the ticket
that resulted in Mr.. Evans being put
off the train about half way between
Bethel and Parmele and had to
walk to the latter place in a storm.
Reaching Parmele after all trains
coming this way had left, he hired
team to bring him on home,
getting here about II o'clock at
night.