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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-12
Beware of 0intmentS for Catarrh
that Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense of
smell and completely derange the whole
system when entering it through the mucous
surfaces. Such articles should never be used
except on prescriptions from reputable
physicians, as the damage they will do is ten
fold to the good you can possibly derive
from them. Halls Catarrh Cure manu-
featured by F J. Cheney & Co.. Toledo, o..
contains no mercury, and is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. In buying Halls
Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine.
1t is taken internally and made in Toledo,
Ohio, by F. ]. Cheney & Co. Testimonials
free
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-12

time she has made two trips west to
Wisconsin. She was ever a very indus
trious woman. At the time of her mar
riage she carded, spun and wove the
material for her wedding outfit. After
she came to Concord, she went out
nursing while health permitted. During
the last few years, she has made rugs
and done great deal Of knitting. In
May, 1906, she went to Woodstock to
visit her grandsons, Fred and Edwin
Clark, and has been unable to return to
Concord. At present she is confined to
her bed most of the time, sitting up only
a short time; she is not able to walk,
Her sight and hearing are quite impaired,
but her memory is very good and she
recalls and relates the life of her early
days, her family and friends as we'll as
any one could. Her faith in her Savior
is very great. She says he has given her
great length of life, and many trials to
bear, as we'll as many blessings, and she
is confident he has home prepared for
her Her birthday will be celebrated in
a quiet way tomorrow, when she will
receive calls from her friends.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-12
EAST BARNET.

The Priscilla club met with Mrs.
Jennie HASTE. Thursday. Seventeen
members were present, the largest meet
ing since the club was organized. They
voted to buy the organ for the church
and are in hopes to do so this spring
This will mean great deal of hard
work for the ladies and should anyone
feel inclined to help along the good
work, subscriptions may be handed to
the treasurer, Mrs. M. B. Hale, or to
any member of the club, and will be
most gratefully received. Their first
entertainment will be given Friday even
ing, Feb. 81, and will consist of a farce
and short program, after which refresh
ments will be served. Mrs. S. p,
Brownell will entertain the club Thurs
day afternoon, Feb. 20.
Miss Ruth Bruce, who has been board
ing with Mrs. McPhee and attending
school, has returned to her home in
Willlamstown.
Henry Bailey has been i'll the past week
with scarlet fever. Esther Roy and
Vienna Lackey have also been on the
sick list.
The W. {. T. L. will meet with Mrs.
William Fitzgerald, Thursday, at 2 p. nj.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-12
PEACHAM.
Death of Mrs. Barrett.

Mrs. Laura Barrett died at her home
Wednesday morning, Feb. 3. Laura
Bigelow was born in Waterbury in April
1S43. She married Plumber Barrett and
to them were born two children, Mrs
Eta Gibson of Barnet Center, and Burt,
living on the home place. For ten years
or more Mrs. Barrett has been at times
quite helpless invalid with rheumatism
Some of the time she was able to move
about in her wheel chair and help about
the work, but unable to get out of her
chair. She has been a great sufferer, but
very patient. Two or more weeks ago
she had an attack of the grip, and from
that time until her death suffered intense
ly. She leaves besides husband and
children, two grandchildren and four
brothers She was a member of the
Baptist church, but while able to go out
attended the Methodist church, and the
funeral was held from there Friday after
noon, Rev p. n. Granger officiating.
Death of Former Resident.
William V. McLochlin died Jan. 81, at
the home of his brother George in Grey,
Iowa, where he was spending the winter
because Of i'll health. He was born in
Peacham about 81 years ago, the eldest
son of James and Almira (Varnum) Nc
Lochlin. He was married to Adeline c..
Rowell, who survives him. He also
leaves one daughter, Virginia, living in
the west. Mr.. McLochlin was as well
as usual until about noon OF the day
he died, when he complained of not feel
ing as well. He was a member of the
Congregational church in this place,
active and useful, where he will be much
missed, as well as by his friends and
neighbors and by the temperance society
of which he had been for some years an
honorary member, and ready to help in
every good work.
On Feb. 5 Mr.. Lagget from Lowell
Mass, was brought here for burial and
there was a short service NJ the Couure
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-12

Wearing shoes with thin soles and
allowing the soles of the feet to absorb
the dampness and cold from the ground
or pavement causes more coughs than
any other one thing. 1t is better to pre-
vent the cough, but if too late get a
remedy that is safe Rydales Cough
Elixiris guaranteed under the Pure Food
and Drug Law to contain neither Nor
phine, Chloroform, Opium, nor anything
that could injure the smallest child.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-12
EAST LYNDON.

Miss Alice Jenkins closed very sue
cessful term of school Friday 1t is
hoped by all that she will return to teach
in the spring. Walter Hodgdon has at
tended school the whole year without an
absent, tardy, or dismissal mark, a
record to be proud of and one that every
scholar in town should try to emulate.
Homer Gorham of South Newbury is
visiting friends and relatives.
The sugar party at Mabel Simpsons
was well attended Saturday evening by
the young people in spite of the cold
weather.
The snow is drifting quite badly in
this section and owing to the extreme
cold several water pipes have frozen.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-12

dinner at Scott Darling's in South
Peacham, Saturday.
Mrs. Ira Albee attended the speaking
contest between the schools in Lisbon
Plymouth and Woodsvlle at Woodsyila
Thursday evening.
Mrs. F. 0 French spent Sunday at her
old home here.
Mrs. Ira Abbott and two children Of
Rumney, N. H., who have been visiting
at DR.. Elliotts, have returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Densil Crane of Ne
Indoes spent several days with Mrs
Julia Roy last week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-12

Miss Dickey, a niece of Mrs. Mary
Henderson, Goslant, of East Peacham.
Mrs. G. n Smart went to Calais, an.
80, to attend the funeral of a brother,
and returned home Feb. a.
Mrs. Abby Hunt has gone to Wells
River to visit friends.
Miss Susan Williams has gone to visit
her sisters and brothers in Massachu-
setts, and her sister Mrs. Johnson, in
Pennsylvania.
Mrs. N. ]. Whitehill was called home
last week because of the illness of her
father.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. r. Varnum are still
on the sick list. Mrs. Varuum is quite ill
with pneumonia. Her son Edwin came
home Sunday morning from Iowa be-
cause of her illness. Mrs. George Bige-
low and Mrs. Rufus Bigelow are sick.
The latter had fall recently, and is
suffering from its results.
Mrs. Swanson is much better and ex-
poets to be able to care for the Varnums
very soon.
L. A. Paquin has sold his farm on
East Hill with stock and farming imple-
ments to Fred Goslant for S14, 900. Mr..
Paquin has purchased the farm known
as the Joab Hunt place and will move
there soon.
Miss Bessie Varnum has been spending
part of the week at St. Johnsbury.
Ned Kenerson from Boston was in
town last week.
Mr.. Partridge from Woodstock was in
town Thursday.
Educational Meeting.
The meeting at Academy Hall Thurs
day afternoon and evening was enjoyed
BY all who could attend Because of
sickness and a recent storm the audience
was not large. Harvey Burbank of
Danville, district supervisor spoke of
his duties and the advantages to be
gained from this system Mason S.
Stone spoke of the Vermont schools
what they are, and what they ought to
be if they will keep pace with schools Of
other states Col Frank l.. Greene
spoke of schools of olden time and the
prospect for the future. He was listened
to with rapt attention for half hour or
more.
The Ladies Missionary meeting will be
held Thursday afternoon with Mrs. F.
H. Varnum.
Friday afternoon the closing exercises
at Academy Hall will be in charge of the
junior class.
The auditors will meet in the Town
Hall Tuesday, Feb. Is at o'clock a. m.
The board of civil authority will meet
at the town clerks Office Feb. H. at 2
O'Clock p. m.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-12

Presiding Elder and Mrs. F. w. Lewis
OF St. Johnsbury were guests of Rev. and
Mrs M. H. Smith last week
Frank and Carrie Farnham of East
St. Johnsbury called on friends last week.
Mrs. Mary Farnham and two children,
and Miss Alice Drew left today for
California.
Woodbury. w X c. will observe
Washington's birthday Saturday even
ing. Feb. %, with an entertainment
appropriate to the day, followed by
supper and promenade.
Bernard Gray left Wednesday for
Johnson, N H., Abby Gray for Lost
son for Littleton.
Miss Vera Mooney was the guest of
Mrs. c, A. Cramton at St. Johnsbury
last week
Miss Bertha Douglas is spending a few
weeks at the St. Johnsbury House
H. A. Joslin, who has been quite i'll, is
slowly improving.
Frank Hastings of Passumpsic has
been spending few days with his uncle,
Miner Carpenter.
Mrs. Helen Burroughs spent the past
week with her sister, Mrs. Ira Lewis
Peter Rosie of Hardwick has moved
his family here and has rented the
Dudley house. He is a stone cutter and
will work for himself in the Leader
Granite Cos. sheds.
Harold French of the U. V. NJ. has
been spending a few days with his par
ents. Dr. and Mrs. G. B. French.
The l.. B. society will serve baked
bean supper at the Methodist church
this evening.
Mrs. Achsa Turner, who has spent the
past few weeks with her sister, Mrs. l..
L. Shackford, was obliged to return last
week on account of illness at home, and
she is now i'll with the grip.
Miss Bertha Daniels of Waterford Wis
tied Miss Edith Howard last week.
Miss Annie Mann ofSt. Johnsbury has
been spending a few days with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Mann.
Mrs. Cora Bailey, who has spent the
past lew WtekS DIT L. J. NllndHS udS
closed her engagement there and is visit
ing her sister. Mrs. Thade Cormier, at
St. Johnsbury.
The last entertainment of the lecture
course will be given February &c, and
will be a concert by "The Marshalls. "
The Y. |. society will entertain with
valentine party at the Town Hall Friday
evening A one act comedy will begiven,
per Telephone" and "Mother Goose
Party" Music will be furnished for
promenading and dancing. Refreshments
will be served.
Mrs. E. A. Gray was a recent guest of
her brother, George Wheeler, at Wells
River
Mrs c. F. Cutting and son Murray
spent several days of last week with rel
atives in st, Johnsbury.
The village schools close this week,
with the exception of thegrammarroo
which has few days to makeup, caused
by the illness of the teacher.
Mrs. Harry Lillicrap has been quite i'll
with the grip the past week. Her sister
Miss Jennie Cunningham, of St. Johns
bury, has been with her
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-12

We will pay 212 cents per pound for
Calves Carcasses with the skins on and
entrails out, il well bled, thoroughly
frozen, fresh and sweet This offer may
not be good after March l.
fyou have Carcasses of Beeves, Horses
or Hogs, write us. We car probably use
them at fair prices if they are free from
disease, we'll bled and thoroughly frozen.
We pay the freights on above goods if
shipped in quantities of 200 pounds or
more. {. S. Page, HYDE Park, Vt.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-12

Little dabs of Powder
Little daubs Of Paint
Ofcourse will make pale face
Look as II it amt"
But little Rydale's Tonic
Taken thrice a day,
Makes the pale cheek rosy
In wise old Natures way.
II beats the artificial
Applied both thick and thin,
And can't be rubbed of with rag
For it's underneath the skin.
So throw away your paint box Lass,
The painless pink looks best,
And Rydales Tonic never fails
Wiener given a test.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-12
KIRBY.

Mrs. Phebe Quimby is working for
Mrs. S. L. Grant at ST. Johnsbury East.
Among the latest victims of the grip
are Mrs. William Willis and Mrs. Nj. L.
Hovey.
Thomas Edney lost one of his horses
Saturday.
Mrs Frank Leachs father from Sutton
visited her recently.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-12
For over Sixty Years.

Mrs. W1NsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has
been used by millions of mothers for
their children while teething If dis
turbed at night and broken ofyour rest
by sick child suffering and crying with
pain of cutting teeth, send at once and
get a bottle Of Mrs. Winslow's Sooth-
ing Syrup" for Children Teething. 1t
will relieve the poor little sufferer inn
niediately. Depend upon it, mothers,
there is no mistake about it. 1t cures
Diarrhea. Mrs. Winsows Soothing
Syrup" for children teething is pleasant
to the taste and is the prescription of
one of the oldest and best female
physicians and nurses in the United
States. Price % cents a bottle. Sold
by all druggists throughout the world.
Be sure and ask for Mrs. WNsLow's
SOOTHING SYRUP"
GUARANTEED UNDER THE FOOD
AND DRUGS ACT, JUNE 30th, 1906.
SERIAL NUMBER 1898.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-12
Liberality in Computing Interest on
SAVINGS DepOSitS.

The Hyde Park Savings Bank has al
ways paid interest from the beginning Of
the quarter on deposits made before the
middle OF the quarter. In other words
they pay interest from January LIST, on
deposits made at any time before Feb
ruary 18th.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-12
About Fertilizers.

Farmers cannot do better than invest
a cent in a postal card to send to c. S.
Page, Hyde Park, VT, with the words
written thereon, Send fertilizer formu-
las as advertised in the St. Johnsbury
CALIFORNIAN. 1t will bring them free,
postpaid, much valuable information
about the preparation of home made
fertilizers.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-12
EAST CABOT.

Laurel Blake of Gimanton, n. H., is
the guest of his brother. V. D. Blake,
also his sister, Mrs S. E. Houghton.
Charles Austin spent Friday and
Saturday in Barre
Joe Legendre is on the sick list
Miss Gladys Blake was home from
Barre over Sunday
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-12

Clarence McKelvey is in Groveton, N.
H., this week.
Miss Myrtle Kellogg spent Sunday in
Lunenburg with her sister, Mrs. Eddie
Burt.
Mrs. Curt Goodall still remains in very
poor health.
Miss Mabel Wilson is in Lisbon visit
ing friends
Miss Grace Steere is at Lewis King
for few weeks.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-12
What Everybody Wants.

Everybody desires good health, which
is impossible unless the kidneys are
healthy. Foley's Kidney Remedy cor
reefs irregularities aud cures all forms of
kidney or bladder disorders. Take
Foley's Kidney Remedy at once and
prevent Bright's disease and diabetes.
w. B. Eastman.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-12
No Case on Record.

There is no case on record of cough
or cold resulting in pneumonia or con.
sumption after Foley's Honey and Tar
has been taken. 1t stops the cough and
breaks up the cold quickly. Refuse any
but the genuine Foley's Honey and Tar
in a yellow package. w. B. Eastman.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-12
Simple Remedy for LaGrippe.

La grippe coughs are dangerous as
they frequently develop into pneumonia.
Foleys Honey and Tar not only stops
the cough but heals and strengthens the
lungs so that no serious results need be
feared. The genuine Foley's Honey and
Tar contains no harmful drugs and is in
a yellow package, Refuse substitutes.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-12
Profitable Poultry.

A valuable leafet on the egg and
poultry business will be sent free, post
paid, to any one sending his name on
postal card to c. S. Page, Hyde Park,
Vt, saying thereon that he saw this
notice in the St Johnsbury CALIFORNIAN.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-12
To Break In New Shoes Always Use

Aliens Foot-Ease, powder. 1t pre-
vents Tightness and Blistering, cures
Swollen Sweating, Aching feet. At all
Druggists and shoe stores, 25 cents.
Sample mailed FREE. Address, A. S.
Olmsted, lie Roy, N. Y.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-12
Card of Thanks.

We wish to thank those who gave us
assistance in saving our home at the
time of the recent fire, also Mrs. William
Reed for her prompt action at the New
England Telephone Office, and to the
young gentleman from st. Johnsbury
who gave the alarm.
|. c. MOONEY AND FAMILY.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-12
A Market for Your Hides, rallOw and Bones.

Almost everybody knows that the
place to send Beef Hides, Horse Hides,
Calfskins, Sheep Pelts, Tallow and Bones
is to c. s. Page, Hyde Park, Vermont,
who pays highest prices; RENTS the day
following the arrival of goods at Hyde
Park; pays the freight on shipments of
200 pounds or more, and keeps his Gus
toners at all times posted as to market
values.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-12

Mrs. Mace has many relatives and
friends in Concord, who will think of her
on her Tooth birthday and extend con-
gratulations to her for her long life of
usefulness
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-12
WEST BURKE.
Death of Mrs. Marshall,

Mrs. Mary Marshall, wife of the late
Timothy Marshall, died at the home Of
one of her sons in Roxbury, Mass, Thurs
day. Mr.. Marshall and family lived in
this place for many wears, and most Of
his children, four sons and daughter,
were born here. Many years ago the
family went to Worcester, Mass, to
live, where Mr.. Marshall died and was
brought to West Burke and buried For
some years the sons have been in bust
ness in Boston. The mother has been
very feeble, but has had the most loving
care that children could give her, and
lived to the age offs wears. She was
brought here Saturday and buried by
the side OF her husband The funeral
was held at the home of one of her neph.
ews, WILDER GaskelI, Saturday after
noon, Rev. Mr.. Wright officiating. Mrs.
Marshall had been a member of the
church here for many years, and many Of
her old friends attended the funeral She
was woman whom all loved and res
pected. Frank Burns sang a beautiful
hymn. The grave was nearly filled with
flowers, and many bouquets and Wreat.s
were given to her friends. Sister, thou
vert mild and lovely" could truthfulIy
be said of Mrs. Marshall, and she will
long be remembered.
The last entertainment in the course
was given by the Mountain Trio We'd
nesday evening to good audience 1t
was fine entertainment all performing
their parts well. The winter entertain
ments have all been good, but much sick.
ness has prevented many from attending.
A SON of Mr.. and Mrs. James Elliot Of
Newport was brought here for burial
Monday afternoon, aged IL years. He
was buried in the Rowland cemetery.
Mr.. Heath is, superintendent of the
Sunday school this year.
Mr. Whittier is no better.
Miss Nancy Bailey has sold her place
to Frank Allard and will move into
rooms in Mrs. Bartlett's house in the
village in few days.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-12

II you think constipation is of trifline
consequence, just ask your doctor. He
will disabuse you Of that notion in short
order. Correct it, at once " he will
say. Then ask him about Ayers Pills.
A mild liver pill, all vegetable.
- Made by the ]. c. Aver Co.. Lowell, Msss--
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-12

On Feb. 5 Mr.. Lagget from Lowell.
Mass, was brought here for burial and
there was short service at the Congre-
gational vestry. Mr.. Lagget's wife was
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-12-18
RESIDENCE soR WARDEN.

MoUNDSvILI4E. Dec. 1S.-At the
next session of the new Legislature
the present law OF compelling the war
den Il the penitentiary to reside with.
in the walls or the tnstitutIon, will in
all probabilities be tepcnled. This law
of compelling the warden to live in
the prison Is a very old one and one
that was made when the institution
was very small and was surrounded
only by 4 picketed fence. The sicken.
ing odor coming from the cells to the
warG@n's living apartments often
makes his family very I'll, mt're espe-
cially in the winter time when the
windows in the corridors are kent
closed. A petition will also be present.
ed before TIE members Of the LegisIa.
ture asking that the State make an
appropriation to purchase site for a
nome for the warden in this city and
also erect beautiful home on the
grounds. This will add greatly to the
appearances Ct Our already beautiful
city.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-12-18
RAYNER DEFENDS
THE MARINE CORPS

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S.-Senato!
Rayner introduced in the Senate yes
terday resolution inQuirtng into the
recent order of the President in re-
moving the Marine Corps from the bat
tleshtps and prescribing certain ply.
"icai tests for officers Of the corps.
The resolution directed the refer
ence OF the order t. the committee on
Military Affairs. wnicl is to inquire
into the right of the President to is.
sue such an order. The committee ia
10 determine if it can draw mp a set
of rules, which would bind the Pres:.
fdent in regard to the future Of the
Marine Corps and Is asked to draw I'm
a set Of rules and report them to the
Senate.
Senator Hale objected to the reso.
tuition going to the committee on Mill.
tary Affairs, saying that as the Ma.
Fihe Corps was part Of tie Navy, tla
resolution should go to the committee
on Naval Affairs.
After some debate, Mr., Rayner de.
clared that he had objection to the
reference t: Naval committee instead
of that on military affairs and it was
so ordered.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-12-18
3 ASI0R REESE
LON
LATE MINISTER OF UNITED
BRETHREN CHURCH MAY UN.
DER GO ANOTHER oPER.
ATlol.


GRAFTON. Dec. IS - IT will be
learned with deep regret by the many
friends of Rev. E. Rerten. Reese, in
Grafton. late pastor of the United
Brethren church. on tne West Sire.
that he Is very sick at his home in
Buckhahnon and an operation may be
necessary to relieve him from liver
complaint.
1t is now several months since Rev.
Reese was first taken sick at the U.
B. patsonage ON the West Side. His
sickness continued until he resigned
the pastorate Of the church; which he
had built up from small membership
urtll It is now as large as any, in the
aity.
Rev Reese was in very good shape
a week or two ago, put condition
is now very critical. Miss Nell shu.
maker, Of the West Side, a member OF
the U B. church, left for Buckhannon
to-day. She will assist Mrs. Reese and
aid her during ner husbands sick
ness.