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Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1909-08-19
TYPOGRAPHICAL CENTER"

Because a certain place in the
county happens to be the geographi'
cal center doesn't argue that it is the
most suitable location for the county
high school. If we are to merely
pick out the geographical center and
locate the high school there, it would
be the most inconvenient location in
the county and the patrons would
have ample justice for strenuous
complaint. South Pittsburg and vi
entity pay more taxes and have more
people than any other community in
the county, and why shouldn't this
fact be the prime and principal. one
for consideration in deciding upon a
location for the school. There is
nothing to that argument concerning
the geographical center" South
Pittsburg is the logical center and
every right-spirited citizen believe
it and is going to work for home
South Pittsburg Hustler.
We suppose this geographical
center" whack is intended to infu-
ence against the claims of Sequachee
as the site of the proposed county
high school. We haven't any idea
at all that this place will ever see the
county high school located here, as
our citizens are too busily engaged
in fighting one another business in
terests to take action to secure such
factor to its growth. The News is
not pushing the fight actively, for it
is wasting thunder, and it would sur
prise US greatly to have such school
here. However this will not prohi-
bit us from giving few reasons why
the site is advantageous outside OF
being the geographical center"
1.-The location is superb, in a
healthful situation with no malarious
surroundings such as affllct river
town.
"A fine building erected at. ar
expense of $27,O 900 only needs inside
finish to be put in a condition TO re.
ceive students, and surrounded by
fine grounds, stands prominently in
the center of town near depot and or
pike, a gift to the county should il
accept it.
3.-The need of Sequachee fol
better school accommodations which
are at present wretched, and com
pairing the population of South Pitts
burg or jasper, with that of Sequa
chez far below either in school &C
commodations. If the county does
not accept this gift and combine the
public school of this place with the
high school, so that both may bt
taught in the same building, it will bt
necessary for the county court tt
grant an appropriation for an add
ton to the present school building o
nearly double its capacity
4th.-The fact that Sequachee il
not asking for it as favor but as
necessity for large number of avail
able pupils who would find schoo
located here just the thing desired t.
fill their educational needs without be
ing forced to 60 away to other place
more or less distant. Half the eff
cheney of the school would be lost a
So. Plttsburg by the mere fact o
its location mile from the Alaba
ma line.
There are other reasons and thes
are hastily enumerated, hoping tina
the wisdom of the county court Wi
settle the affair. Should it accep
this munificent gift we would be ex
tremely thankful.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1909-08-19
DiarrhOea

For a quick cure without any unnec-
essary loss of time take Chamberlain $
Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
One or two doses is sufficient 10 effect
a cure In any ordinary case. 1t can
always be depended upon and is equal
" efficient for children and adults.
For sale BY Whitwell Drug Co.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1909-08-19
Baby Mornhine Eiends

are made by all soothing syrups and
baby medicines that contain opium
and narcotics McGee's Baby Elixir
contains no injurious or narcotic drugs
of any kind. A sure and safe cure for
disordered stomachs, bowels and fret
fulness-splendid for teething infants.
Sold by Sequatchie Supply Store.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1909-08-19
Social Club.

The "Musk- Rat Club, of Marion
County, was chartered Thursday by
the Secretary of State, with the fol-
lowing incorporators; r. Chrisman,
Jim Lee, B. McDaniels and John
Bailey.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1909-08-19
All Physicians

MUST prescribe some Of the in
gradients that are contained IN
Hoods SarsapariIla for all trou-
bles Of the blood, stomach, Kid
neys and liver.
They include sarsaparilla, stillingia,
yellow dock, gentian, wild cherry bark,
mandrake, dandelion, juniper berries,
pipsissewa, etc.
The combination and proportions are
our own formula and give power to cure
bevond the reach OF any other prescrip-
tion or substitute. That's why it is
wise to get Hoods and only Hoods
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-10-13
Probate of Will.

ESTATE OF GEORGE VAN DYKE.
STATE OF VERMONT, District ofC aledonia IS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the
District aforesaid To all persons interested
in the estate of George Van Dyke, late OF
Lancaster, New Hampshire, deceased, leav-
ing estate in this district, greeting:
At Probate Court, holden at st. Johns
bury within and for said District on the
2nd day of Oct, A. d. 1909, an authenticated
copy of the last Will and Testament and the
Probate thereof of George Van Dyke, late OF
Lancaster in the County of Coos, in the
State of New Hampshire, deceased, leaving
estate in said trict,-dulv proved. allowed
and established in the Probate Court for the
County and State aforesaid, was presented
to the court here, that the same instrument
may be allowed in this state as the last VIII
and Testament of the said decedent and that
the said copy may be filed and recorded in
the Probate Court for the District of Gale
donia, aforesaid. agreeable to the statute in
such cases made and provided:
And it is ordered by said Court that the
23rd day of Oct, A. ID. 1909, at the Probate
Office in said st. Johnsbury, be assigned for
all persons interested to appear and contest
the allowance of such instrument. and the
filing and recording of the copy of said Will,
and the Probate thereof as aforesaid, ii they
see cause and that notice thereof be given by
publishing this order three weeks successive
" in the CALIFORNIAN, weekly newspaper
published in said district previous to the
time appointed.
Therefore you are hereby notified to
appear before said Court, at the time and
place aforesaid. and to contest the allowance
of the said instrument and the ming and re-
cording of the copy of said Will and the pro
bate thereof, as aforesaid, If you have cause
Given under my hand at ST. Johnsbury in
said District, this End day of Oct, A. d.
1909.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-10-13

ed to Washington 81 deaths, one from
dlphtherla, three from tuberculosis and
four from malarial ard typhoid fever,
and the rest from causes of an alimentary
nature mostly; no plague or yellow
fever.
The consulate occupies a whole bullu-
ing, finely located on Brunswick Square
and next to the Public Library, where
we spend some time with magazines,
pap,rs and books. am enjoying my
work, having very efficient erks.
This hotel faces the great Savannah or
Public Park consisting OF 40 acres, as
level as a floor, with here and there
great Saman and other trees to furnish
shade for the passer-by or the great herd
of zebra cattle which Craze thereon. Be-
meath one of these great trees, whole
regiment of men could stand uncrowded.
Across the park, and seen from our win
dows, is the residence OF the governor,
situated in the botanical gardens, which
are beautiful beautiful beyond our
powers of Description. Such trees such
shrubbery; such vines such flowers !;
well come and see. Around this park
are some of the finest private residences
OF the city. There are about Is miles of
of the tram car line, SO one can see much
of interest in this way. Cricket, polo
football, golf and tennis are all played
on the Grand Savannah; and horse races
are held here i'll the winter. Not in the
snow however, Evenings the bands
play in the governors grounds, and the
music sweeps across the intervening
distance of mile, and we sit on the
balcony, or at the window OF our room
and enjoy it. But enough for this time.
Will tell you more about the people
some other time.
Although we note so much OF a
strange interest here, we do not forget
/ the homeland with all its many friends,
| and familiar scenes. How lonely we
would be " ere it not for the great store
rooms of memory in which to oftlmes
| lose ourselves.
Yours very truly,
FRANKLIN b. HALE.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-10-13

with many other small ones. Tobago is
the famous Robinson Crusn Island of
Deioe, and only II miles from Trinidad.
We shall some day visit it. and look for
the footprints OF Friday and his master.
1t is crown colony, governed direct
from Downing street London, through
the governor-at present Sir George lie
Huute, a very courteous and able gentle
man, whom | have had the honor to
meet by appointment The colony in
area is One-ttth the size of Vermont, with
$50, 600 people; 100. 600 being Hindoos
from India. This is the coolie labor of
which we read. The rest of tie popula-
ton embraces about every race and
cline on the face of the earth, English
and Scotch predominating with French
and Spaniard, German and Portgu-
gueSe, Blacks and Chinese, good
sprinkling Of Canadians and but few
Americans. The Ilindoos being black,
also, the percentage OF whites seems
very small
This city has population of 65000,
and is delightfully."- situated on a great
bay in the gull, and gradually rising and
extending back to the very base OF
the hills, rising to a height of 1000 feet.
The streets are all north and south and
east and west, good width, hard, being
made of stone and asphalt, and kept
scrupulously clean concrete cutters
being used for the drainage from the
often and suddenly recurring tropic
deluPes of rain. The city has modern
improvements, car service. electric lights,
sewage system, and good water in alb n
dance, which comes from the Mararal
and Maracus rivers some miles up in the
hills. Efficient fire and police depart
ments, and all the ct cetera of modern
lied town in many things. There are
great many stores; some very large
department stores, where can be found
the products of almost every land to
suit the fancy Of customers. There are
half a dozen of these stores, each OF
which constantly employs from 100 to
go men and women. Some of the
public buildings are very fine, including
the residence of the governor (St. Ann's,)
the government buildings (Red HouseD
churches, colleges. etc. Roman Catho-
lies are greatly in the majority although
the Anglicans and Presbyterians are
| quite strong, and some other denomina-
tons are represented. There are many
beautiful residences, and great deal OF
wealth in this city.
Shopping is usually done in the morn
ing or late in the afternoon, as from l 1
a m. to 2 p. m, it is very hot, hardly
endurable in the sun without umbrellas
People, especially newcomers and
whites, are very cautious about being
out at this time of day, orgetting caught
in a sudden shower, as such conditions
are causes of fevers. 1t is very healthy
now, and has been all this season. Fo1
the week ending September 4th, l report
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-10-13
Life In West Indies.
r D. Hale, U. S. Consul to Trinidad, Writes
of Life in His New Station.
[From Essex County Herald
port of Spain, Trinidad. r. w |

Port of Spain, Trinidad, b. w. |.
September II, 1919.
Friend Bishop:
We may hardly expect a man living
in a tropical climate to keep all the
PROMISES he made before he left the
temperate. tor the conditions have some
what changed; but ! know you and our
many friends back in Vermont will be
dad to know OF our safe arrival here in
the far South, aud our continued good
health. Sailing from New York. August
DIST, we arrived here the 29th after an,
uneventiul, but very delightful voyage Of
eight days. Perfect weather, smooth
seas, lovely skies, and cool breezes after
we reached the region of the Southeast
trade winds. None Of us were at all
sick you may say, whisper this in
Vermont" but yet 1t is the truth.) There
were but tour other passengers, so, for
the time being, we practically owned the
ship, and the officers gave us every kind
attention. OF course, we read some,
plaved games some, talked some, OBJ
served much, ate heartily, and slept
good deal, Notwithstanding there were
many things To tempt the eye, please
the fancy and fire the imagination But
then, sea voyages are all much alike,
and have often been described. You care
more for the personal just now.
Well, it is nine o'clock a. m. | have
Just had my morning cocoa. toast and
fruit in my room at the Queens Park
Hotel, Zone of the finest hostelries in the
West Indies where we are now living.
The rest of the family will rise in
season to breakfast with me at 1915
ON the broad veranda, in the midst of
tropical trees and shrubbery of many
kinds Usually | 90 down to my Office
at $50, but am waiting till after break
fast TODAY, when Mrs. Hale and the
bows will accompany me for a little
shopping and sight seeing. We shall
return at four, the end of the business
dav, taking ride on the tram cars out
into the country few miles, on the way,
and dinner at seven. Usually afternoon
tea comes from three to four.
We are easily becoming accustomed to
our many strange surroundings. Every
thing is SO uniquely interesting. Our
health continues excellent, under good
WISE SdIS, DIS " ulCtI udDllS, StS', i'l WI
course with the temperature all the
time above 80, and great deal OF
humidity, it is enervating. But we are
all right and enjoying ourselves. We
are about II degrees north of the equa-
tor and but ~ miles across the Gulf Of
Paris, from the quite lofty picturesque
hills of Venezuela. This colony consists
of the islands of Trinidad and Tobago
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-10-13
Presentation of Account.


STATE or VERMONT, Caledonia District SIS.
In Probate Court held at the Probate Office
in st. IohnSbury, i'll said district, on the
9th day of September a. D. 1909, Charles ID.
Brancrd, Administrator upon the estate OF
Jane w. Woodward late of Danville, in said
district, deceased. represents to ssaid Court
that Alva Clark and Geneveve Clark, heirs-at
law of said deceased, and entitled to dis
tributive share ofsaid estate, have been absent
and unheard from for more than fifteen ears,
i've wears of which time have elapsed since the
death of the said Jane w. Woodward, where
fore he prays that upon due notice said
court decree said distributive share of the said
Alva Clark and Genevieve Clark to their
legal heirs agreeably to the Statute in such
case made and provided.
Whereupon it is ordered by said court,
that said account and said application be
referred to a session thereof to be held at
the Probate Office in said st. Johnsbury, on
the 10th day of October a. D., 1909, for
hearing, and decision thereon: And 1t is
further ordered that notice hereof be given
to all persons interested, by publication OF
the same three weeks successfully in the
CALIFORNIAN, newspaper published at
st, Johnsbury, previous to said time
appointed for hearing, that they may
appear at said time and place, and show
cause, if any they may have, why said
account should not be allowed and such
decree made.
BY the Court Attest,
WALTER P. SMITH, Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-10-13
Presentation of Account.
IRA G, SMITHS ESTATE.

STATE OF VERMONT, Caledonia District, IS.
In Probate Court, held at the Probate Office in
st. Tohnsbury in said district on the End day
of Oct. A. d. 1909. Charles Ross, executor
of the last Will and Testament of Ira 6. Smith,
late of st. Johnsbury in said district, de-
ceased. presents his administration account
for examination and allowance, and makes
application for decree of distribution and
partition of the estate of said deceased.
Whereupon, it is ordered by said court
that said account and said application be
referred to a session thereof, to be held at
the probate Office in said St. Johnsbury,
on the 22nd day of October A. D., 1909,
for hearing, and decision thereon: And it is
further ordered that notice hereof be given
to all persons interested by publication OF
the same three weeks successfully in the
CALIFORNIAN, a newspaper published at
st. Johnsbury previous to said time
appointed for hearing, that they may
appear at said time and place and show
cause, if any they may have, why said
account should not be allowed and such de-
cree made
BY the Court, Attest,
WALTER p. SMITH, Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-10-13
Probate of Will.
ESTATE OF IoHN HARDIN,

ESTATE OF JOHN HARDING.
STATE or VERMONT, District Of Caledonia, IS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the Dis
trict of Caledonia: TO all persons interested
in the estateA of John Harding, late of St.
Johnsbury in said District deceased, greeting:
At Probate Court. holden at st. Johns
bury within and for said District on the end
day of October, A. d. 1909, an instrument
purporting to he the last Will and Testament
of John Harding, late of st. Johnsbury in
said District, deceased was presented to the
Court aforesaid, for Probate
And it is ordered by said Court that the
23rd day of Oct. a. d. 1909, at the Probate
Office in said st. Johnsbury be assigned for
proving said instrument; and that notice
thereof be given to all persons concerned, by
publishing this order three weeks successfully
in the CALEDoNIAn, newspaper circulating
in that vicinity. in said District, previous to
the time appointed.
Therefore you are hereby notified to APP
pear before said Court, at the time and place
aforesaid, and contest the probate OF said
WILL if you have cause.
Given under my hand at St. Johnsbury in
said District this 2nu day OF Oct, A. ID
1909.
WALTER p. SMITH, Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-10-13
Valuable New Book.

Silver, Burdett & Co OF Boston have
Just issued a Vermont edition of
Elements of Civil Government :. which
was revised by Hale X, Darling Ct
Chelsea. This is book that should find
a place in every home where there is a
boy to be taught the principles OF citizen
ship. Its revision by Mr. Darling has
made it applicable to Vermont condi-
lions and it tells things every young
Vermonter ought to know, The list
price is 90 cents for the whole edition and
~ cents for the Vermont section bound
separately.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-10-13
Probate of Will.
ESTATE OF ABEL HARRISON.

ESTATE OF ABEL HARRISON.
STATE OF VERMONT Caledonia District IS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the dis
trict of aledonia: To all persons interested
in the estate of Abel Harrison, late OF
Danville in said district deceased. greeting:
At probate court, holden at St Johns
bury within and for said district on the 27th
day of Spet., A. H. 9O9, an instrument pur-
porting to be the last VIII and Testament
of Abel Harrison, late of Danville, in
said district, deceased, was presented to court
aforesaid, for probate.
And it is ordered by said court that the
18th day of Oct, A. d. 1909, at the probate
office in said St. Johnsbury, be assigned
for proving said instrument; and that notice
thereof be given to all persons concerned, by
publishing this order three weeks successfully
in the CALIFORNIAN newspaper circulating
in that vicinity, in said district, previous to
the time appointed.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to APP
pear before said court, at the time and place
aforesaid, and contest the probate of said
WILL if you have cause.
Given under my hand at ST. Johnsbury, in
said district, this 27th day of Sept, A. d.
1909.
WALTER P. SMITH, Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-10-13
Mr.. Flint'S Visit West.

Councilman George A. Hastings of
North Adams, Mass, accompanied by
{. G. Flint of St. Johnsbury, left North
Adams last Wednesday for Oklahoma to
visit their sons, Earl G. Hastings and
Charles Flint, who are in business to-
gether in Tulsa. The trip of the two
men will be complete surprise to their
sons. They plan to be gone two or three
weeks. Earl Hastings and Charles Flint
were friends in college and last year
went to Tulsa, town of 81 ,0CO people
which has grown from nothing in seven
years. There is much building being
done there now, concrete being used
almost exclusively. The two young men
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-10-13
Commissioners Notice.
ESTATE OF MILE L. Robe.

The undersigned, having been appointed by
the Honorable Probate Court for the district
of Caledonia commissioners to receive, ex-
anime and adjust the claims and demands of
all persons against the estate of Mile L.
Robie late of st. Johnsbury, in said district,
deceased and all claims exhibited in offset
thereto, hereby give notice that we will
meet for the purpose aforesaid. at the Pas
sumpsic Savings Bank in the Village of St.
Johnsbury, in said District, on the 18th day
of October and 21st day of March next, from
of said DAYS and that six months from the
25th day of September A. d. 1909, is the
time limited by said Court for said creditors
to present their claims to us for examination
and allowance.
Dated at ST. Johnsbury, VT, this 3oth day
September, A. d. 1909.
WILLIAM S. BOYNTON,
+. G.. BUNDY,
Commissioners.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-10-13
Both Boys Saved.

Louis Boon. a leading merchant of
Norway. Mich, writes: Three bottles of
Foley's Honey and Tar absolutely cured
nv boy of a severe cough, and a neigh
boris boy, who was SO i'll with cold
that the doctors gave him up, was cured
by taking Foley's Honey and Tar
Nothing else is as safe and certain in re-
suits c. c. Bingham.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-10-13

have formed company called the Sand
Supply company of Tulsa and are en-
gagged in getting sand from the Arkan-
sas river with suction pump, the sand
being disposed of TO contractors for use
in the manufac, of concrete. They
have a PROSPEROUS business
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-10-13
Dissolution of Partnership.

Notice is hereby given that the firm of
Guild & Blossom, commonly called the Union
Garage and Machine Company, were dis
solved on Sept 81, 1909, MIR. John B. Guild
inc bills against said firm are requested to
present same to me for liquidation, and all
persons owing said firm, will kindly pay me
the accounts, as | have purchased the debts
due said firm
Union Garage & Machine Co.
H. B. BLOSSOM.