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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-12
Final Spelling Schools.

The final spelling school for Barnet
was held in the town hall on Monday
evening Feb. 3. The hall was crowded.
Each school was represented except the
County. In spelling two delegates from
each school spelled in one section and
two in the other. In the first section
Virginia Elliott of the Barnet village
grammar room took the prize, with John
Gibson of Mclndoe Falls, Ethel {. Gates
OF the Aiken school and Glen w. HASTE
of West Barnet next in order. In the
other section Vivian +. Lowrey of Bar
net village won with Marion E. Quimby
of East Barnet, Henry G. Smith of
Mclndoe Falls. Bertha {. Martin of
West Barnet and Leland Mckinley of the
Center next in order. Both contests
were earnestly carried through with a
most kindly spirit of rivalry and all
warmly applauded the winners. :
In the speaking contest Rev. X. Kill
bourne, Miss Florence Warden of Wells
River and Mrs. Ralph D. Harding of
Monroe were the judges. Each school
was allowed one speaker. These were
divided as in the spelling Edna B. Har-
vey of the Four Corners won the prize in
the first section and Edith f Bell of
McIndoe Falls and Hale p Gochee of
the Barnet Village primary room were
given honorable mention. In the other
section Marion E. Quimby won while
John E. Somers OF West Barnet and
Irma w. King of Passumpsic were men
toned as next best. The selections were
all well prepared and finely rendered.
The final spelling school for Waterford
was held in the church vestry at Lower
Waterford Tuesday evening, Feb. 4.
The ladies society served a warm supper
which added materially to the enjoy
ment of the evening. All the schools
were represented by pupils except the
Graves. All the teachers were present.
Notwithstanding the low temperature,
20 degrees below zero, a good audience
assembled. In spelling in the first sec
ton Eva M. Sunsbury OF Upper Water
ford won with Bertha Wright an
Florence GOss of Lower Waterford and
Gertrude NJ. Cannon of Upper Water ord
next in order. In the other section,
Gertie A. Whipple OF Upper Waterford
took the prize with Alice NJ. Stoddard
OF West Waterford, LA NJ. Remick of
Gaskell, Orange S. Ladd Of Hastings
school and James E. Cushman of West
Waterford next in order
In the speaking in the first section
Edward B. Kambour of Lower Water
ford won, and Marion E. Woods of
Upper Waterford and Clyde Harvey of
Gaskell were mentioned as next best.
In the other section Orange S. Ladd of
the Hastings school won and Ray 0.
Cutting and Alice M. Stoddard were
next best. The Judges were Misses
Agnes E. Keys and Bessie Wright of
Passumpsic and the District Superin-
tendent. The four winners here were
each given a copy of THE Green
Mountain Boys" as prize, as in other
towns of the district.
This was the last spelling bee of the
season. The advance in spelling among
the pupils of the several towns has been
pronounced. The best spoilers have
tried to spell all the rest down, and the
rest have tried to stand as long as they
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-12
LOWER WATERFORD.

Mr.. and Mrs S. W. Bonnette and son
visited friends in Concord recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. l.. Hemingway and
daughter have been spending some time
with friends in Burke.
Charles Phillips and Frank Cutting
spent Saturday at Ellie Carpenters in
West Littleton.
Miss Stella X. Church has come home
from her school at North Danville to
spend her vacation with her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nathaniel Bird spent
Sunday with friends in Concord.
Ed. Bowman is at home for few days
The Ladies Circle will meet with Mrs.
Ellie Carpenter Thursday morning.
Dinner will be served. All are cordially
invited
The final spelling school was held in
the vestry last week Tuesday evening
and was we'll attended. Edward KAN
bour took the prize in speaking and
Orange Ladd in spelling. The prize was
a copy of "Thompson's Green Mountain
Boys" The ladies served supper
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-12
NORTH DANVILLE.

There will be donation visit for Rev,
b. P. Parker and family, Wednesday
afternoon and evening, Feb. 10, at the
church vestry, to which everyone is in
vited
The following pupils of the North Dan
vile primary school had no absent
marks during the winter term: Susie and
Ruth Paquin, Leslie Morrill,, Harold
Gadapee, Willie and Maurice Hubbard;
and for the year Harold Gadapee, Leslie
Morrill,, ard Willie Hubbard had no
absent marks, and Maurice Hubbard
was absent only one and one half days.
Pupils of the North Danville grammar
school having no absent marks during
the winter term were Frances and
Florence Clement, Thelma Burbank,
Josephine Roy and Ernest Devenger
Evening Star Council, No. 26, c. of L.,
will have dance and oyster supper in
Weeks Hail. Monday evening. Music
by Proctor's Orchestra.
Foley's Orino Laxative is a new remedy
an Improvement on the laxatives of
former years, as it does not grippe or
nauseate and is pleasant to take. 1t is
guaranteed. w. B. Eastman.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-12

Miss Lottie Munsell was home from
Newbury, Friday and Saturday.
Mrs. ], A. George has returned from
Berlin, y. H., where she spent several
weeks with her sister, Mrs. Lane.
Miss Agnes Whtelaw was the guest Of
Miss lean Cochrane last week.
Mrs. Mary {. BIgelow, formerly Of
this place, but who for number OF years
has lived in Northheld Mimi, with her
daughter, Mrs. Goodhue, has been very
i'll with a severe attack of the grip, and
it was feared it would prove serious
Her many friends here are glad to learn
of her complete recovery.
The library will be open only Saturday
evenings until further notice.
Mrs. w. H. Goodwin was in Woods
vile Monday, with her niece, who is ill.,
Mrs. Addie K. Bigelow, Mrs Shattuck
Mrs Buck and the teachers in the schools
were guests of Rev. and Mrs. J. A.
Belanger, Wednesday evening.
Masonic Hall is respendent in its
newly decorated walls, and new furni-
ture, carpet and curtains. The o. E. S.
had the honor of holding the first meet
ing in it since it was finished While it
was undergoing repairs, the Odd Eel
lows very kindly let the societies which
meet in the hall, use their hall for which
they will please accept thanks.
Mrs. Baker has moved here from
Woodsville, occupying rooms in the
house with her sister and husband, Nr
and Mrs Charles Pope.
Miss GRAY, who has been at DR. Rckers
while attending school here, now boards
at r. G. Brooks.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-12
GREENSBORO.

Rev Mr.. Hitchcock from Ohio will
preach at the Congregational church for
the next three Sundays.
The extreme cold weather of the past
10 days has caused much trouble with
water pipes.
Bert Wiley returned from Waterville,
Monday, where he has been for week
on account Of the dangerous illness of his
mother
Mrs. Lucy Melvin returned from Stowe
Friday, where she has been for a couple
of weeks, visiting her daughters.
Mrs Mary King has been spending a
tey days at her fathers.
The snow roller has been much in
evidence the past week.
Mrs Mabel Melvin is visiting her par
'nts in Lakeport, N. H., for few days.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-12
RYEGATE.
Spirited Spelling Match.

The spelling match came off Friday
afternoon, having been postponed from
Thursday on account of the storm.
About 100 were present, quite large
attendance for a small place, which is
always the case when the school children
furnish the entertainment. Prayer was
offered by Rev. J. A. McKirahan. District
Superintendent Gilman Of Newbury was
present to take charge and give out the
words. The contest was quite spirited
while it lasted, but of shorter duration
than some, as only two from each school
took part in anv division, and at present
there are only nine schools in town, and
one was not represented. The prize
winner in the first division was Miss
Margaret Hooper of District No. 6, and
in the division of the younger children,
Miss Iva Anderson of District No. /.
AS there were not many to spell, Miss
Nolan, teacher in District No. /, and
Mss Guild, teacher in District No. 9, ar
ranged a short program consisting OF
singing and prize-speaking. There were
three speakers from each school and the
winners were Miss Florence Hall and
Forrest Nelson from District No. 9, and
Miss Mae McCanna and Philip Nelson in
District No l. Rev. J. A. McKirahan,
M. H. Gibson and c. H. Taplin were the
Judges. Mr.. McKirahan, in distributing
the prizes, which were useful books from
Superintendent Gilman, spoke words Of
encouragement to the scholars and COM
plimented all very highly.
Mrs. c. F. Smith has so far recovered
from her recent illness as to be around
the house. Miss Florence Hall is as
sisting her for few days.
Mrs II. S. Powers is still suffering in
tenselv from a rheumatic trouble which
appears to be like neuralgia at times.
The postponed box supper and dance
will be held at Blue Mountain Grange
Hall, Friday evening, Feb. q.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-12
Probate of Will.
oMER D. ROGERS ESTATE.

STATE or VERMONT, Caledonia District, SIS,
In Probate Court held at the Probate Office
in St, Johnsbury, within and for said Dis
trict, on the 10th day of February, A. D.
1908.
An instrument purporting to be the last
will and testament of Omer d. Rogers, late
of st. Johnsbury, in said district, deceased,
being presented to Court by Jessie X. Corey,
the Executrix therein named for Probate
1t is ordered by said Court that all persons
concerned therein be notified to appear at a
session of said court, to be held at the Pro-
bate Office in st. Johnsbury on the 29th day
of February, A. d. 1908, and show cause,
if any they may have, against the probate
of said will for which purpose it is further
ordered that a copy of the record of this
order be published three weeks success
sively in the CALIFORNIAN, printed at st.
Johnsbury, previous to said time APP
pointed for hearing.
BY the Court,
Attest WALTER =. SMITH, Judge
\ true copy of record
Attest, WALTER p. SMITH. Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-12
Mus cum Notes.

The A division of the Junior Audubon
Society met at the Fairbanks Museum
at 4.30 Thursday afternoon. An inter
esting program was carried out which
consisted OF readings by Misses Dorothy
May and Beulah Eastman, music by the
ninth grade chorus OF the Summerville
school, Talk on. Winter Birds" Miss
Marion Fairbanks, and a report of the
robins seen in town during this winter
by Miss L. Edith Stone. This was the
annual meeting OF the society and the
following officers were elected Presi-
dent, Vera Goodrich vice president, Rus
sell Adams; secretary, Beulah Eastman;
executive committee, Katherine Potts,
Madeline Clark, Ralph Paine, and Max
Gilhllan
The B division Of the Junior Audubon
Society met al 4.30 on Wednesday after
noon. The program presented included
readings by Inez Christie, music by the
society, and Talk on Winter Birds" by
Miss Fairbanks. The officers chosen for
the ensuing year are as follows: Presi-
dent, Doris Brigham; secretary, Merritt
Scott; executive committee, Ruth Hill,
Leslie Cady, Robert Allison, and Albina
Costa.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-12
EAST RYEGATE.

A. NJ. Bedell returned to his work at
the paper mill Thursday.
There was no school here Friday after
noon, as the teachers and part of the
pupils attended the spelling school at
Ryegate Corner.
Work on the repairs to the station here
are progressing slowly. A bay window
has been added to the Office, an express
room built, and the waiting room is
being enlarged.
Four couples from here attended the
dance in Van Dykes hall at Mclndoes
Friday night and report fine time.
Mrs. H. F Chamberlin and Mrs Henry
Kellogg were sick with the grip last week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-12
WEST DANVILLE.

F. D. Perkins is on the sick list
Mrs. p. T. Hawkins has been sick for
several days.
Miss Theresa Pierce, who has been
clerking in Frasier's store in Cabot, has
returned to work in his store here.
G. V. Frasier is moving his goods from
Cabot to his store here. He has big
stock of goods and has installed New
England telephone in his store.
A very successful term of school closed
Friday. Mrs. Carrie A. Young taught
in the grammar grade and Miss E. Grace
Blake in the primary grade. Both teach
ers will return to teach the spring term.
Lucetta harrington and Edna Arm
strong and lady friend spent Sunday
at home with their parents from Mont
pelier school.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-12

We heard man say the other morning
that the abbreviation for February
-Feb.-means Freeze every body, and
that man looked frozen in his ulster. 1t
was apparent that he needed the kind of
warmth that STAYS, the warmth that
reaches from head to foot, all over the
body. We could have told him from
personal knowledge that Hoods Sarsa-
parilla gives permanent warmth, 1T In
vigorates the blood and speeds it along
through artery and vein, and really fits
men and women, boys and girls, to en-
enjoy cold weather and resist the at
tacks of disease. 1t gives the right kind
of warmth, stimulates and strengthens
at the same time, and all its benefits are
lasting. There may be a suggestion in
this for you.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-12
SOUTH WHEELOCK.

Mr. and Mrs. W. w. Bean spent part
oflast week with their children in St.
ohnsbury.
Miss Nora Buckley has finished her
school in Newark and returned to her
home
The snow rollers have been kept pretty
busy for the past week. In some places
the drifts in the roads are from eight to
ten feet deep,
Lamont Smith and Miss Gladys Aver
of st. Johnsbury spent Sunday at A. E.
Weeds.
Miss Myra Tuttle of Wolcott is stop
ping with her uncle, Frank Pierce.
Mrs. Taylor of St. Johnsbury is spend
ing a few weeks with her son, Fred
Taylor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Davis of Kirby
visited at Frank Pierces last week
Mrs. A. E. Weed is gaining from her
attack of the grip.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-12
EAST ST. JOHNSBURY.

Mrs. Mary Farnham and children
start Wednesday for their new home in
California. They intend to settle upon
a ranch about rs miles from San Fran
cisco.
There will be Washington birthday
social at the church vestry next week
Friday evening. Refreshments will be
served.
Frank Burke and Mrs. B. K. Graves
are the latest victims of the prevailing
distemper.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-12

The loan collection of old china which
is now displayed at the Museum is
extremely interesting both on account OF
the beauty OF the specimens and because
of their great variety. Old Staff,ordshire
is well represented by pink and brown
colors as well as by the rich old blue
which is SO eagerly sought after by col
lectors. There are many articles made by
Wood, Stubs Mayer, Hall, Podmore
Walker & Co., Rogers and other potters
of that section. These Staffordshre
articles range in age all the way from
1850 to 1850. Among the most inter
esting is Dartmouth" plate by Wood
with the old shell border. A "Cadmus"
plate with the same border is still more
valuable This plate shows the picture
of the ship Cadmus which brought
Lafayette as guest to this country in
1924.
1t was fitted up by patriotic American
merchant who placed it at the generals
disposal. The Cadmus is always repre-
sented as a three-masted ship flying the
American flag.
Another interesting piece is a fruit dish
made by Rogers, probably very early in
the 10th century. 1t has platter or
tray and the sides of the dshare of open
basket work. The flower border is
characteristic of many of the Rogers
plates
Several tea-sets of Stafordsnire ware
are shown decorated in floral designs.
While these are not as popular among
collectors as the pieces representing
historic scenes, they are very curious and
interesting Frequently tea-set will be
found with most of the pieces in proof
condition, but the cups will be stained
both inside and out, undoubtedly from
the tea which they have held; and the
sugar-bowls are often coored a light
brown, the result of being filled with
maple sugar for many years.
Leeds ware is much less common than
Staffordshire This is partly owing to
the fact that it was more expensive and
partly because the pieces, being very
light in weight, were easily broken. APP
parentlv no plates of Leeds ware were
made, tea services being the only speci-
mems noted by the writers on pottery.
A popularity of this ware is the greenish
TINT WHICH Is iOullu iOuHu lHC kHODS
and handles of the dishes, the rims of the
saucers, and wherever the glaze is thick
The greenish tint is due to arsenic which
was much used by the Leeds potters. A
few very choice specimens are in the
Museum collection most of them having
the black and white decoration with
black bands, One tea pot, however, is
OF the futed ware. decorated with sprigs
of flowers and with broad yellow bands.
The so-called Lowestoft is represented
by a mug with the Chinese decoration,
a tea pot with the familiar blue border
and red rose design and three pieces with
orange colored decoration. the latter
being very unusual. Two or three
pieces of old glass are very interesting,
especially the large cider mug without
handle.
The exhibit is being changed frequently,
and visitors who wish to know more of
these specimens or wish information in
regard to old china which they own, will
be welcome at the office.
Loans have recently been made by
Mrs. J. c. Clark, Mrs. Ella Truax, Mrs.
S. H. Sparhawk, Miss Griffin, Mrs. c. E.
Kirk and Mrs. Inez Griswold.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-12
GRANNY.

Mrs. Zubie Brentwood is spending
few weeks with her brother, Hosea
Aldrich, of Lunenburg.
Many are i'll with the grip here Mrs.
George Dee's is one of the~most serious
cases. Mrs. S. G. Wilson had to be out
of her school for a week, but is so far re-
covered as to be at work again.
G. L. Shores and Willie E. Shores are
drawing pulp for E. ]. Cans.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-12
SOUTH RYEGATE.

P. Gibson is i'll with pneumonia, result
ing from the grip. Mrs. Gibson is re-
covering from the grip.
Mrs. w. T. George is victim of the
grip.
There will be dance in Miller's hall
the evening of St. Valentines day, pre-
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-12

Correct the mistake OF risking pneu-
monia by neglecting a cough or cold
when Foley's Honey and Tar will not
only stop your cough but expel the cold
from your system. Foley's Honey and
Tar contains no opiates and is the best
and safest throat and lung remedy. w.
B. Eastman.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-12
NEWARK.

A son was recently born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Wilbur Rexford. -Lisle Washburne
has finished work for c. M. Bruce, and
is working for Lyman Sleeper.
Quite number attended the social at
Siias Graves, Wednesday, and report a
good time and a nice dinner.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-12

Mr.. and Mrs. G E. Newman, Mr.. and
Mrs. O. E. Buzzell, Mrs. G. Chamberlin
and Charles Brown visited at c. H.
Newman's in Sutton, Wednesday.
There were 10 marriages, IS deaths,
and IL births, in town in the year 1907.
Burton Gray spent Sunday with his
parents.
Mrs. Susie Gaylor finished her winter
term of school, Wednesday, and has re-
turned to her home in Newport
Miss Nora Buckley finished very sue
cessful term of school in the Beck dis
trict, Friday.
Edna Gray returned to the Institute
at Lyndon Center, Monday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-12
Here is Relief for Women.

If you have pains in the back, Urinary,
Bladder or Kidney trouble and want a
certain, pleasant herb cure for woman's
ills, try Mother Gray's AuStralian-Leaf
1t is safe and never-failing regulator.
At Druggists or by mail 5Ocents. Sample
package FREE. Address, The Mother
Gray Co.. Leroy, N. Y.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-12
WELLS RIVER.

Mrs. Allen of Lancaster, has come to
spend the rest of the winter with her
sister, Mrs. Ellen Baldwin.
Mrs. John Thomas visited her sister in
Barre last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Wheeler have
recovered from the grip and are able to
be out again.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-12
A Card.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree
to refund the money on 50-cent bottle
of Greene's Warranted Syrup OF Tar if
fails to cure your cough or cold. We also
guaranteed 25-cent bottle to prove salts
factory or money refunded
{. { BINGHAM, F. G. LANDRY,
FLINT BROTHERS, NJ d. PARK,
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When we say Guaranteed" we mean
that if you receive no benefit from the
use of Rvdale's Stomach Tablets for In
digestion or Dyspepsia, go to our agent
from whom you purchased them and get
your money
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-12

could. During the spring and fall terms
the time will be used directly on the
grade work in the schools. The holding
of a similar series of spelling schools dur
ing the next winter term is contem-
plated.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-12
Interest on Savings Deposits.

The Hyde Park Savings Bank pays
interest from January LIST on all deposits
made before February 18th.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-12
BARNET.

The w. c. T. L. will hold their annual
Frances Willard memorial meeting at the
home of Mrs. Emily J. Albee Thursday at
2.30 o. m.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-12

Frank Melvin is the possessor of a
handsome pair of oxen, purchased on a
recent pilgrimage to Stowe.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-12
To the American
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-14

team were in the parade and this con- tingent appeared small beside those teams representing the United King dom. and some of the continental coun- tries. but nevertheless. their reception was enthusiastic as large parties of Americans had reserved sections for the stand and when the team passed cheered and waved the Stars and Stripes.
 The opening day of the games con- cluded with brilliant civic reception by the Lord Mayor and Moyorses. which was attended by 1000 guests. including Lord Desborough and the majority of the members of the coun- cils and committees of the game. to. gether with large numbers of athletes The Lord Mayor. wearing the robes and chain of office. received his guests at the entrance to the Egyptian hall. It was one of the most cosmopolitan gatherings ever seen at the Mansion House.
 The athletes evidently came to Lon- don unprepared for civic entertain ment; some were in fianneis ad others in morning attire, while yet others wore the varigated combination of every day dress