St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-09-01
May be Heir TO Millions.

WINGED that he is one of the eight heirs to
an estate of $13,000,0O0 in England.
While Mr.. Pomfrey is not building any
great hopes on the newspaper story, it
comedies completely with the history of
his own family, and from what he knows
OF his own family history, he is an heir
to fortune of some size. Whether or
not it will be the eight part of $13,000,-
600 remains to be seen. By the terms of
the will of their father the sons have
been cut off from the estate altogether,
which is left in it's entirety to the grand
children, who are Rev. George Pomfrey
of Vergennes, Herbert Pomfrey of Little
Rock, w. A. Pomfrey of Brattleboro,
Edward Pomfrey, Misses Lillian and
Esther Pomfrey, Fred Pomfrey and
James Pomfrey, all of Saratoga.
Breach of Promise Suit.
Seeking balm for his wounded feelings,
Harry S. Smith has brought suit against
Elnora I. Lindsay, both of Brattle-
boro, for $4,000 for alleged breach of
promise to marry. Smith has been
living at the Lindsay farm for about
four years, and during that time he
has paid a great deal of attention to
Miss Lindsay. June 26 of this year, she
agreed to marry him, and set the date
for the wedding for the week beginning
July 4. July 4 came and she refused to
become his wife. Several times since
Smith has endeavored to have her change
her mind but she has refused to listen to
him or to have anything to do with him.
Smith claims that Herbert Longel, also
of Brattleboro, has been paying her
good deal of attention and he believes he
is responsible for her change of attitude.
The suit is returnable for the September
term of the Windham county court.
Probable Murder of Townshend Farmer.
George Kent, a Townshend farmer,
disappeared July 8, about six weeks
ago, and his body was discovered a
week ago Monday by his two small
sons, on the shore of small brook near
their home. Dr. George Gale, health
officer, viewed the body, and then Motif
ed states attorney, Charles H. Williams,
of Bellows Falls. After investigating
the circumstances of the case, the latter
thinks Kent was murdered. Elroy
sentence at Windsor, for the murder of
Miss Della Kongdon. George Kent's
coat was found half way up the bank of
the brook with pockets turned inside
out, and large sum of money, which he
was known to have about his person.
could not be found. Fred Kent, another
son has been arrested on the charge of
entering the home and of stealing clothes
of c. A. Eddy.
Man Killed at Richford.
William Eau Clare of Richford, aged
about so years, was killed Aug. 81 by
being struck by a southbound freight
train on the Canadian Pacific railway.
The accident occurred about halt mile
south of Richford while Eau Clare was
walking on the track. He was still
breathing when picked up but died be-
fore doctor could reach him. The side
of his head was crushed. The man was
better known as "Bill Enos." He was a
dav laborer and had been working in
East Richford. He took the track to
walk to Richford on account of the rain
and it is reported that he had been drink
ing He is not known to have had any
relatives. He was part Indian and came
to Richford many years ago.
Successful Charlotte Apple Man.
Charles l. Holmes, of Charlotte, who
has one of the best apple orchards in
Vermont, estimates that he will pick
between 5000 and 1000 barrels of
apples this fall. This result has been
brought about by hard work combined
with knowledge of soils and proper
methods of cultivation. Against the
advice of his neghbors, Mr.. Holmes pur-
chased several carloads of lime last
spring, which he spread literally under
the trees. The ground was then plowed
and the operation was repeated from
time to time. While the other Char
lotte apple growers will have hardly
enough fruit for their own consumption,
Mr.. Holmes is getting ready his supply
of barrels in which to store his bumper
crop.
Aged Resident Of Hyde Park.
Frederick Whitcomb, aged "a, died
Saturday at Hyde Park as the result of
injuries received at Morrisville, Tuesday.
He had driven there with his son and
had been left alone In the team while the
Younger man went into a store. No
sooner had the son left him than an auto
mobile came along and frightened the
horse which ran away. Mr.. Whitcomb
was thrown out, one hip was broken
and he was otherwise injured. Mr..
Whitcomb was a life long resident of
Hyde Park. The Goth anniversary of
his marriage was to have been celebrated
the day he died.
Married at Chicago.
S. HOLSTER Jackson, member of the
public service commission Of Vermont
and Miss Maude M. Parkyn, daughter
of the late James Parkyn, of Chicago,
were married at the summer cottage of
the brides mother at Lake Chetek, Wis,
Aug. 26, in the presence of the family OF
the bride, and DR.. and Mrs. H. Nelson
Jackson of Burlington. Miss Winifred b.
Parkyn, sister OF the bride, acted as
bridesmaid, and Doctor Jackson as best
man. Mr.. and Mrs. Jackson will make
their home at 20 South Main street,
Barre. They will arrive there about
September 10.
Unveil Historic Marker.
The ceremony of the unwilling OF a