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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-09-01

Miss Inez Kendrick, beauty of
Richmond. Va, has made a hit as a
scene painter. She is believed to be
the first woman who has entered this
field. Her work bears the mark of
artistic genius. Miss Kendrick is q
stepdaughter Of Colonel Dick Winter
smith, for many years a well known
figure In Washington.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-09-01
Ricker'S Local Market.

The receipts at W. A. Ricker's market
for the week ending Aug. 81, 1909, were !:
Poultry, $500 lbs a 10 cents.
Lambs, $50 a to 51a cents.
Hogs, 200 a 612 to cents.
Cattle, $50 a to AZ cents.
Calves, $50 a 8 to 51a cents.
Mich cows a sos to $50.
Veal steady; good lambs sell we'll,
small ones low. Hogs firm. Beef unless
quality good very low. Poultry firm.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-09-01
Dainty Gowns Of Americans.

Dainty muslin gowns worn by Amer
lean women in London have aroused
the admiration Of London. Mrs. John
Jacob Astor set the fashion and others
followed. A gown of this material
worn by Mrs. Astor at the Ascot race
ON the big day cost $500. With her
hair, which resembles a white cloud Of
summer, her transparent complexion
and her simple dresses Mrs. Astor is
declared to have been the most beau
tiful woman in London this season.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-09-01
Powers Elephants

In front of the grand stands these
educated animals will present a novel
and interesting exhibition.
Looping the Death Trap
A most sensational exhibition will
be given by Arthur c. Holden, leaping
the loop on an ordinary bicycle. Mr..
Holden will also make his high dive
into shallow tank of water.
LOW RATESONALL RAILROADS
REMEMBER THE DATES
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-09-01
At the Old
Stand.

All kinds of Furniture. Stoves
CroCkery. Glassware and every
thing for the household.
Also three good Driving Har-
ness. pair Work Harness. WhiffIe-
trees. Neck YOkeS. etc.
Am still cleaning ..dnd laying
carpets and give the same prompt
attention.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-09-01
Norwich Cadets

The boys of this noted school are
now mounted on horses and they will
enter exciting tournaments, including
wrestling matches on horses, broad
sword contests, dueling, and will
appear in cow boy feats. They will
also be seen in drills.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-09-01
PRINCIPAL
MARTIN G. BENEDICT, Ph.D.,

recently Superintendent of public schools
in the City of Utica. N. Y.
DR.. Benedict has for many years held
influential positions in Pennsylvania,
Connecticut and New York, and has won
distinction as an educator and admin
istrator. His wide and varied experience
and exceptional success indicates skilled,
efficient and progressive management of
the affairs of this institution.
The certificates of this Academy are accept
ed for admission by Colleges and Scientific
Schools that admit upon certificate.
Commercial Department trains in Book
keeping, /Typewriting and Stenography.
Instruction in Art and Vocal Music.
Charlotte Fairbanks Cottage offers all the
comforts of their own homes to girls
South Hall with Steam Heat, Electric
Lights, Furnished Rooms and wise super
vision, Is good place for boys
The very best of opportunities for an educa-
ton at the least possible cost
For information or catalogues
address the Principal of st. Johns
bury Academy.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-09-01

gest comfort to the weary sewer. Iron
ing boards, together with electric irons
to do pressing work, are to be found
in convenient corners, and every mod
ern sewing convenience Is at hand.
The average woman may not be able
to enjoy all of these luxuries, but she
can initiate some Of them, and she will
find putting aside one room in the
house a great convenience if she has
@ family to clothe or household linen
to make and keep In repair. If she
follows my advice she will save her
eyesight and her strength considera-
bly,, as well as increase her enthusiasm
for the work she has to do during the
coming season.
MARJORIE DEAN.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-09-01
w, ALDRICH, M. o,

Cherry Street, st. Johnsbury, VT.
General Surgery and Gynecology
Office hours. to and to p. nj. No
patients seen mornings or Sundays except by
appointment.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-09-01
CHARLOTTE FAIRBANKS, M. D.

Office "a Main st. Residence 81 Western Ave.
Office Hours; 10 to IL a. m, 80 to $50
p. m. Monday and Thursday Z to p m
and by appointment.
N E. Telephone
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-09-01
MORGAN Horses

A still greater awakening has taken
olace in reviving the Morgan strain
If horses. Morgan horses are COM
mo to the fair from as far west as
illinois and several other states will
be represented, including Pennsyl-
vania. Vermont owners of Morgans
will make their biggest showing.
Larger prizes and many special
nriZeS
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-09-01
VERMONT
STATE FAIR
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION
SeDteInber Fl, %, %, "a

The exhibition this year will be
oiven on grounds now owned by the
c+ate the gift of the Billings estate of
Woodstock. New buildings have
hsen erected and the exhibition of
HORSES, CATTLE and SHEEP will
he the largest ever assembled in New
England.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-09-01
TrOtting

The largest and fastest string of
horses have entered for the Vermont
State Fair. Every event will be
worth seeing.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-09-01
Business Directory.
PHYSICIANS.

H. II. MILTlMORE, M. o.
Physician and Surgeon. Office and residence
80 Main Street.
Office Hours: So
1890 2
IS
N. E. Phone 1912. Cit. Phone M-s7
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-09-01
Poultry

A big feature will be the exhibit of
poultry, large poultry house having
been erected this season. Largest
orizes ever offered in this line.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-09-01
Sheep

Al new sheep house has been added
to the exhibition halls and the
number of sheep to be shown will
exceed even the extensive showing of
year ago. Large prizes are offered.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-09-01
Cattle

Even larger than last year will be
the cattle exhibit in all breeds. and
the prizes are the largest ever offered.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-09-01
ST. Johnsbury
Academy
1909.
for children; safe. sure. No oDiates

Slxty-seventh Year Opens Tuesday.
September 7. at $50 A. M.
The Trustees announce with pleasure,
the accession of
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-09-01
UnyeiI Historic Marker.
$ state Cattle Commissioner Dead.

State Cattle Commissioner Harry S.
Wilson died August 26 at his home
in Arlington after an illness of several
weeks with diabetis. He was SO years
of age and was born in Rockingham.
He went to Arlington to live AZ years
ago and was sheriff of Bennington
county for IA years. Mr.. Wilson was
appointed state cattle commissioner by
Governor Proctor in 1906 and was re-
appointed by Governor Prouty. He
leaves his wife and one son. The funeral
was held Saturday.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-04-29
IRA IDE DEAD.
One Of Calais Oldest Inhabitants
Died Sunday.

Calais, April 2S.-One Of the most
venerable men in Calais, as we'll as
one of it's very Oldest inhabitants,
died last Sunday, April 18th. Mr..
Ide was born on the East Hill, near
East Calais village on September
eth, 1917, and was at the time Of his
decease nearly 80 years old. He was
a frugal, Industrious and success
fuI farmer and a man esteemed and
honored by all who knew him. His
quiet and domestic habits were such
as to proclaim him a true desciple
of the simple life" His whole
career, with the exception of one
short summer, was spent on the
home farm; and his only period Of
absence from it was during a short
western trip which he made early
in life. He leaves a wife and one
son, Ernest, who reside on the home
farm.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-04-29
EIGHT BOYS ARRESTED.
Several Charged With Chicken Steal
ing mt West Rutland.

Rutland, April 27.-As a result
of investigations made by Sheriff E
c. Fish and Deputy p II. Patten
following a lot of chicken stealing
at West Rutland the last two weeks,
eight boys between the ages of Il
and 10 years were arrested yester-
day and arraigned. On suggestion
of States Attorney j. C. Jones the
cases were continued for a week to
give him opportunity to make some
Investigations. The officers say the
boys stole the chickens to sell to
foreigners in some instances getting
only five cents each for them. The
sheriff has evidence against several
buyers, one of whom is a Hebrew
rabbi.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-04-29

session of the legislature when he
was in a run down condition follow
ing vaccination at the time of the
small poX scare. This time he went
home during the holiday recess and
returned much revived. This sec
ond attack came about the first of
the month and he never arose from
his bed although he had been i'm
proving rapidly during the past
week He had slept more and his
appetite was improving every day
and it was thought only a matter
of short time when he would be up
again. On Tuesday he had bad
spell and his sudden and unexpected
death followed in a few minutes.
The physicians were unable to tell
just what the trouble was except
that it was an outgrowth of the
grip.
John Bacon was a prominent fig
ure in Vermont, both in politics and
business. He was man who al
ways had an opinion and, while he
laid no claims to oratory whatso-
ever, succeeded in stating his posi-
tion in a forceful manner that car
ried weight. He was a straight
from the shoulder fellow and liked
by enemies and friends of a propos-
ition. His popularity and strength
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-04-29
PLAINFIELD'S BOOM.
Industrial Indications in Washing
ton County Town.

The industrial quietude that has
prevailed in this town for the past
few years has recently been invad
ed by the sound of the carpenters
hammr and saw and the granite
cutters chisel. The granite plant
recently operated by F. Bonazzi &c
Son at East Montpelier moved here
April 1st, and is already doing
good business, and expects to work
a full gang of men in the near fu-
ture
Shed room for another granite
company may be provided soon. Ell
ectric power is furnished by the
Mollies Falls Co.
1t is also expected that Arch NJ
Batchelder will utilize his water
power in a new industry that will
be profitable both to himself and the
community. But the newly awaken
ed industrial activity here is most
pronounced in the building of new
houses.
In the late fall Hans Frederickson
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-04-29

guarantee that it would be conduct
ed along business principles.
John L. Bacon was born in Chel-
sea June IS, 1862, being the son of
John B. Bacon who died a couple
of years ago. He was educated at
Chelsea Academy and st. Johnsbury
Academy. His business career be-
gan as cashier of the First National
Bank of Chelsea of which his father
was then president. In 1885 he was
made treasurer of Orange county.
The following year he moved to
White River where he was the
prime mover in the organization Of
the National Bank of which Geo.
W. Smith was president and Mr..
Bacon the first cashier. Today this
bank, which has a savings depart
ment, pays the largest tax to the
state of any bank in the state. For
many years Mr.. Bacon has been
president of the institution which
has grown under his care and judg-
ment.
Mr.. Bacon had hosts of friends in
his home town for which he had
done a great deal. He was actively
engaged in getting the state fair at
White River and in this he exerted
a great amount of energy to make
it success.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-04-29
DROPS ITS SUIT.
Dispositions OF Printing Commits
siOner Were to Have Been Taken
In Rutland This Week.

Rutland, April 26-The Tuttle
Co., of Rutland, which recently
brought mandamus proceedings
against State Auditor H. F. Gra-
ham for the collection of 1892,
claimed to be due for printing in
1906, which the auditor refusel to
pay on the strength of an agree
ment discovered between several
printing firms of the state has drop
ped the suit after several days in
which dispositions were taken both
for the Tuttle Co. and for the
state.
Mr.. Tuttle's deposition was taken
in Rutland week before last and
last week Thursday, Friday and
Saturday depositions were taken in
which several state printers testi-
fled in the Office Of the attorney gen.
eral who appeared for the state.
The remainder of the depositions
were to have been taken in Rutland
the middle part of this week. Print
ing Commissioner F. L. Langley
had not been heard, nor Deputy Au-
ditor D. T. Hanley.
1t will be remembered that this
case was taken before the last leg
islature and the Tuttle Co.. failed
tO get satisfaction The mandamus
proceedings were brought about
two weeks ago. Attorneys T. w.
Moloney and F. S. Plat appeared
for the Tuttle Company.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-04-29

completed and occupied his new
residence on Brook street George
Vincent has converted his barn into
a cozy tenement and z. B, Maxiield
is erecting a two-tenement house
on the commodious lot he purchased
of A. y. Flood near the creamery,
n. I. Sanborn is converting his
large carriage and paint shop into
a tenement house. Walter
Wells is preparing to build a house
for himself on the lot he purchased
of Henry Wilson, and o. l.. Martin
is building the most commodious
and costly residence ever built in
town.
l.. F.. Fortney's fine new block on
High street will be completed soon.
To the ever increasing number of
retired farmers and others who de-
sire to spend the evening Of life in
a quiet village with attractive
streets and pleasant homes where
expenses Of living are small, with
good railroad accommodations to
and from the nearby cities of Mont
pelier and Barre, it is not strange
that calls are being made for the
new houses that are in process of
erection.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-04-29

were well illustrated in the manner
in which he put the state fair bill
through both houses of the last leg
islature with practically no opposi-
ton and his election during the
close of the session as the first
president of the Legislative Reunion
Society of 1908. lie was a was
genial and companionable man and
a good sport in that he could work
all the forces at his command to
carry through whatever he had in
hand and would take his defeat in
graceful manner recognizing the
worth of his opponent. He was
easily one of the nearest leaders in
the last legislature, that is the
House listened to him and had res
pect for his opinion.
He was the last state treasurer
before the election of e. II. Deavitt
of this city. serving from 1898 to
1906. He made one of the best
treasurers the state ever had. He
was a prominent Republican in poll
itcs and had often been mentioned
as timber for the governorship al
though he had never come into
contest for this place. Wherever
John Bacon's name was connected
with an enterprise it was a safe
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-04-29
SAVINGS DEPOSITS INCREASE.
Vermont Banks Show Great Gain
In Six Months.

Newport, April Estate Bank
Commissioner F. c. Williams gives
out the following statement in re
gard to Vermont banks; The de-
posits in savings banks and trust
companies in Vermont increased
$1,19737'.O2 between July l, 1908,
and January /, 1909, and the saw
ings deposits in national banks de-
creased $1,74S.693.97 between No
vember 81, 1908, and February 5.
1909"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-04-29
r1RS. BIXBY SURPRISED.
Surprise Party Given to Well
Known 1ontpeiier Woman on
10th Birthday

Mrs. Clementine Bixby was given a
pleasant surprise party on Wednesday
evening on the occasion of her 10Th
birthday. About 35 of her friends we're
present. Mrs. Bixby has always lived in
Montpelier. She has two sisters and
one borother living, one sister living with
her and the other sister and brother
living in California.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-04-29
INDUSTRIAL EXHIBIT.
Many Towns and Cities Will Be
Represented ut Burlington Ar.
mOrV


That the Vermont Industrial ex-
hibit which is to be held in the Ar
mory at Burlinkton, June 10 to Sep
tember Is, is to be the largest and
most varied exhibit ever held in
Vermont. 1t is said that every in
dustry in Waterbury, Randolph
Montpelier, Barre, will have some
representation. Barre will have
fine showings of granite.
The natural beauties of the state
will be shown by Lumiere stereop-
ticon colored views showing the diff
ferent places in the state and the
Vermont Dairymen will have a big
exhibit on hand, G. F. Eddy of
Stowe, president, having charge of
this exhibit.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-04-29
DlES VERY SUDDENLY.
Waitsfeld Woman Succumbs as She
j. About to Retire-Her Daughter
i,-Law Seriously III.

Waitsield, April 6.-Mrs. James
CARPENTER of this town died sud-
denly on Sunday evening, April %.
She Tas about to retire for the night
and sat down at the stove to warm
her feet, placing them in the oven.
Her daughter, Mrs. Eliot, spoke to
her but receiving no reply went TO
her and found she was dead. At
this writing arrangements have no.
been made for the funeral. Her
ughter--in-law, Mrs. Hugh Car.
penter, is also seriously i'll with no
hope OF her recovery.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-04-29
FOUR WERE SUCCESSFUL.
Montpelier and Barre Men Passed
Pharmaceutical Examinations.

The names of the successful ap-
plcants who passed the pharmaceu-
tical examinations which were held
three weeks ako, were announced
Tuesday by Secretary of the State
Board of Pharmacists Daniel F..
Davis OF the eighteen candidates
four passed, one being from Mont
pelieJ and one from Barre. The
names OF those qualified are:
James F. Beaulac of Montpelier,
Harry p. Woodman of Barre, Ar
thur c. Vincent of Burlington and
Jesse ". Field of Hinsdale, ~ II.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-04-29
JOHN [. BACON
DIES SUDDENLY
Was President Of the Last Legis-
latiye Reunion Society, President
Of National Bank Of White River
Junction and State Treasurer
Eight Years.

Junction and State Treasurer
Eight Years.
Word was received in the city
Tuesday telling of the death at White
River Junction that morning of the
John l.. Bacon, president of the
National Bank of White River June
tion and a prominent member of the
last House of Representatives. Mr..
Bacon was but AZ years of age and
was one of the most progressive
men of the state. He is survived
by a wife and two children, John D.,
about twelve years of age, and Mary
E., aged fifteen years, and friends
without number in every section of
the state in which he lived.
Mr. Bacon's death came Tuesday
morning about o'clock following
an illness with the grip by which
he had been confined to his bed for
nearly four weeks. He had a Sim
liar attack in Montpelier during the
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-04-29
SHOOTS HIMSELF.
Frank Gibson Follows His Sons
Method Of Taking His Own Life

Rutland, April 27.-Frank Gibson,
a carpenter, committed suicide this
morning by shooting himself with
a rifle. He had threatened his own
life since his son suicided a few
years ago.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-04-29
I5o Acres with rcoIs, 81 400.

Borders magnificent river. fertile fields, juicy pas
lures, 1000 dds wood, splendid sugar orchard, stand
sd fruit tress; SroOm house. running water, loft
barn silo, cellar; owner has made money hence
tires to small place included wagons, sleighs and
farming tools all details page lG. "Strouts April
Bulletin" Copy free. Dept. 2760, e. A. Strout Co.,
Old South Bldg. Boston, Mass.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-04-29
PERPETUAL PAYMENTS.

Our method of paying annui-
ties makes them perpetual
deposit subject to sight draft
good anywhere in the world.
This peculiar feature is of mark
ed advantage, as it is so con-
venient for aged and delicate
people. Goth year. National
Life Insurance Company, Mont
pelier, vt. CMutual.)
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-04-29
FOR SALE
22s Acres in W., $1,000.

Consider those facts WELL cuts % tons hay, large
brook watered pasture sold at creamery, 1900
eds wood, 100000 it. tmber; 3-room house with
spring water, barn, stable and woodsbed; itsa $4,000
property bul aged must sell at once; all de.
tails page 46 "Strouts April Bulletin" copy fsee.
z, A. Strout Co.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-04-29
BUSHEY GET $4,000
FOR INJURIES EfCtIvfD
Bur- stOn Man Sued Traction Com
panJ in That City for $4,000. Was
Hurt in Last Big Accident.

Burlington, April 2S.-A verdict
of $4,000 was rendered today in the
case of Charles A. Bushey of Burl-
ingtop, VS.. the Traction company in
Chittenden county court. The plain
tiff sued for $4,000 for injuries in
the last big accident. He was an
employee of the company.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-03-12
Chambers In Carroll County.

alden, Miss, March - CoDsidera-
excitement prevails in this section
on account Of the disease OF CLAN
injecting the stock. 1t seems that
ir. s. N. ely OF Winona recently
,ght in a shipment of mules, placing
Q here for sale, and'That some Of
a ere infected. State Inspector
es Lewis was notified, and after
ing an examination, pronounced the
ase glanders and recommended two
Ps be killed and burned, which was
J last night, and the stock Of Mr.. W.
the stable man of Walden, to
removed and quarantined. The
lie will be thoroughly disinfected
possibly burned. Mr.. Thomas has
recently lost ten head Of stock, and
present quarantine works a hard
on him as well as on the public.