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The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-01-01
The New Year.

The coming of the new year
should awaken serious thoughts
in our minds. During this year
we will make progress either in
the right or in the wrong. In
morals and in religion there is
no place to stand still. We will
go up or down. At the close of
the year we will be either better
or worse than we now are. Our
lives during this year will be
what we make them. If we i'm
prove our opportunities and priv
ileges, our lives will be bright
and happy. Duty, faithfully done,
will always bring sunshine to
the soul. No cloud of sorrow or
loss can darken the soul that is
turned toward God. What may
come to us this year in the way
of trials is mercifully hidden but
we must go bravely forward
trusting in the Lord.
j. S. GROVES, Pastor,
First Presbyterian Church.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-01-01
Some Funny Advertisements.

Wanted-A laborer and a boy;
with grazing for two goats, both
ProteStants.
Wanted-A young man to take
care of Il pair of mules of a
Christian disposition.
Wanted - A furnished room
for a single gentleman looking
both ways and well ventilated.
For Sale-Caps, victorines, etc,
made up for ladies out of their
own skins.
Wanted-A good girl to cook,
and one who will make good
roast or will boil and will stew
well.
When the baby is done drink.
ing, it must be unscrewed and
laid in a cool place under a tap.
If the baby does not thrive on
fresh milk, it should be boiled. -
Merchants Journal.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-01-01
Left Arm Badly Hunt.

When the alarm of fire was
turned in last Saturday, j. ID.
Gamble mounted his horse and
started in a brisk lope for the
scene. In turning the corner at
the Victoria hotel the feet of the
horse Slipped from under him
on the culvert and fell with his
rider, very badly bruiSing up
his left arm, spraining the hand
and elbow 50 badly that it has
been necessary to keep the limb
in a splint and swing. 1t will
be two or three weeks before he
can use the arm.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-01-01
The Old and New Year.

Through the courtesy of our
most genial editor, we are glad
to embrace this opportunity to
extend to all of our citizens New
Years greetings.
We may congratulate ourselves
as a community, over the prog
ress and success that has at
tended our efforts during the
past year. Our commercial in
situations seem to be in a healthy
condition; our town has made a
good substantial growth; our
churches have enjoyed good re-
vivals and we feel that they have
kept pace with other advance
ments; our public school has
been much improved.
But are we to be satisfied?
1908 is gone with it's successes
and failures, it's sorrows and it's
joys. Out of it's experiences and
observations should come a wis
dom that will help us to make
the year 1909 brighter and bet
ter. Let those who profess to be
Christians more fully emulate
the great ideal, Christ, that by
so doing He may be made more
attractive to the world. Let our
business men give everybody a
square deal.
In civic righteousness there is
some room for improvement. All
profanity should be cut out" in
our business houses and on our
streets. We have law to pro-
tect respectable people and ten
or fifteen dollar fine duly admin
istered would help man to quit
cussing and again, any man who
allows it in his place of business
is not worthy the patronage of
anybody.
Again, we are a local option
people and perhaps our citizens
don t aim to violate the law, but |
there is too much social drinking
too many red noses. We hope |
our next grand jury will look
well after the enforcement of |
this law. 1t is every good citi-
zens' duty to see that our laws
are enforced.
Thanking our editor for his
good paper. and wishing our
people a Happy New Year" we
are yours for service,
NJ. f. HAWKINS,
Pastor Methodist Church.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-01-01
just as Good as Ever, Too.

An old physician of the last
generation was noted for his
brusque manner and oldfashion-
ed methods. One time a lady
called him to treat her baby who
was slightly ailing. The doctor
prescribed castor-oil.
But, Doctor protested the
young mother, 'castor-oil is such
an old.fashioned remedy.
Madam, B." replied the doctor,
babies are old-fa 5 hioned
things. Exchange.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-01-01
csta Rustlings.

Henry Wesley and wife enter
tanned their relatives and friends
Xmas day. Of course they
feasted on the good things of the
land and all spent pleasant day.
Last Wednesday Isom Holli-
baugh and Miss Cora Curry hied
themselves over to the minister
at Beulah and were united in
marriage. They returned to the
home of the bride, where nice
supper and number of friends
awaited them. All wish them
well.
j. A. Curry departed for Dal-
las last Saturday to visit his sis
ter. He will there meet his two
brothers, whom he has not seen
for several years.
j. Sluder and family are en-
joying visit from his nephew,
Walter Butler.
The school here is enjoying
two weeks vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Sluder enter.
tanned Mr.. Beasley, w. B. Wal
tiers and Prof. Breithaupt and
their families Sunday.
|. Hollibaugh and wife, Ed
True and Miss Minnie Curry,
Walter Curry and Miss Addie
Donally drove to Silverton and
spent the day with Mr.. True and
wife.
Thomas Castle is spending a
few days with Il. l.. Wesley and
family.
Elzo Guest was the receiver of
several bad scratches at the
Christmas fete at II. Wesley's.
They were having a general good
time riding broncos and steer
played with him with it's horns.
He luckily escaped with a few
scratches.
Mrs. p. c.. Buckner and Mrs.
julius Hushaw spent Monday
shopping at Happy.
Lawrence Davis thought he
would be in style with the other
Ceta young people so on Monday
the % he took unto himself
wife, but so shy was he thai 1ao
have not found out 10 proml-
name, but murdel,eest taxpay-
we will give communication
week. All .nbull and the old 49,
we wish interests yu,L! his town
happy mo rap
We1Klcome to our neighbor-
hood Mr.. and Mrs. Hammond
and Mr.. and Mrs. Gibson and
son. They hail from Missouri
and will receive a cordial vel
come from all we know. They
Ire located on Mrs. Jennings
farm which they will farm this
year. She will erect modern
house there at once,
u as soon as they can. Lumber
5 already on the ground.
Robert Wesley has erected a
new house which he and his fam
ly now occupy. We are expect
ng several more new families
soon to take up their homes near
is. Let them come that is what
We need here.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-01-01
The Day Of Resolutions.

+ history with all her sorrows, hel
i pains and sadness. She has
taken, too, the joys and smiles OF
4 gladness, and left for us nothing
E but saddened memory or a life
made better by having lived in
her time.
Many opportunities have been
neglected, which if we had i'm
i proved would have made life
brighter for us and those about
US. But let us not look back
and mourn because there is too
/ much to occupy our minds for
today to allow us to live in the
past.
We too often, in speaking of
days gone by, say the good old
1 days" Well, perhaps they were
good days then, but they would
not do for now. Every day of
our life should be better, bright
er and happier than the days
that are passed; and if we live
with and for each other they will
be.
The first of the year is general
resolution season for most of us;
let's make just one this year:
That the world shall be better
for our having lived in it," Re-
verse the general rule of placing
flowers on the casket, and place
them in living hand; flowers
are worth more and have more
influence with the living than
with the dead. A beautiful
wreath of roses or carnations on
the casket of a cold lifeless form
can never amend the neglect of
the occupant while they lived.
Many poor heart has been
saddened, yea even stilled in
death, because of the poisoned
arrows of unkind words spoken
by those from whom should come
words of comfort and cheer.
Mother loves the rosebud yet,
young man; father, too, enjoys a
vase of fowersy, dear girl; so
when looking for someone on
whom to lavish kindness, from
which comes real pleasure
pleasure that will last-place a
rose in mothers hand, now plant
a kiss on the furrowed brow,
and watch the once fading
beauty begin to call back the
rosy cheek, the eyes sparkle
with real joy, and the smile re-
sumo its original place on moth
er'S face.
Call father into the parlor,
dear girl, sit and talk with him
just an evening, pin carnation
on his coat and see the smiles
play on his face, and watch his
daily task grow lighter.
Words of cheer and kindness
are heaven born and should be
polished daily by passing them
on to some saddened soul. They
freshen the lives of neglected
ones as the withered flowers are
freshened by May showers. Let
them fall while the ear can catch
the sound; they make the speak
er and the listener happier and
are thereby passed on and live
forever.
Then say the nice things to
me while | live, speak words of
praise that | may hear, if | de-
serve them; put the flowers in
my hands while they are warm;
if you cannot praise me here you
can't when m gone. So let's
make the world better while we
can.
Yours for a brighter, happier
world,
J. ID. WHITE, Pastor,
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-01-01

S. G.. Carter of Amarillo was a
visitor in this city last Saturday.
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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-10-13
Public School Notes.

Friday the pupils of the seventh,
eighth, and ninth grades were examined
in arithmetic Special effort is being
made to secure greater accuracy in this
subject. In marking papers the same
standard is insisted upon as in business,
if there is the least error in the result, the
pupil receives no credit.
A number of the teachers are planning
to attend the State Teacher Association
at Burlington, October 21-23.
This week the pupils in the three higher
grades who were conditioned last June,
are being examined upon the subjects in
which they were conditioned.
All the schools have been recently sup
piled with a new and upto date map OF
Vermont.
An exhibit of the work in drawing will
be sent to the Burlington meeting.
There has been considerable irregular
ity of attendance in some of the rural
schools. This should be corrected.
The ninth grade have chosen green and
gold as their class colors.
This week the several grades from the
third up are receiving their lessons at
the Museum.
The four school libraries furnished by
the Woman's Club are ready to be sent
out. This term they will be sent to the
Center, East village, Stark's and Colo
Corner
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-10-13
Church Notes.

Miss Ida L. Kahlo next Sunday even
ing by special request at Grace Metho-
dist Episcopal church will give an adj
dress and report on the Deaconess move
ment and work which she has been do
ing in our town.
At St. Andrews church, Sunday, Oct.
II, Communion at 100 a. M, morning
prayer and address at 1890. speaker,
Rev. Robert Wilson of Shanghai, China
Mr. Wilson is Vermonter by BIRTH He
has been working among the Chinese for
the past seven years. Evensong with
address by the rector at 100, subject
The Church's Mission and Message"
Monday, Oct. IS, St. Luke's Day, there
will be a service of Holy Communion at
10 o'clock. At this service it is expected
Mr.. Wilson will speak on What the
Church is doing for the Young People Of
China"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-10-13
PASSUMPSIC.
HaIdan ILyadd;uU

Today is the 6tteth anniversary of the
marriage of Mr. and Mrs. William Kel-
ley, the ceremony having been performed
by Rev. FIR. Danelou at St. Johnsbury,
Oct. 13, 1859 The day will be quietly
observed by few of the nearest rela-
tives. AS Mr. and Mrs. Kelley are both
past rs and in poor health no large OBJ
servance was possible. They were both
born in Ireland, Mrs. Kelley coming to
America 65 years ago and Mr.. Kelley 60.
After their marriage they lived for a few
years at St. .Johnsbury where Mr.. Kelley
was employed by E. and T. Fairbanks &
Co. They then moved to the farm near
this village which was their home for SO
years. Since then they have lived in this
village. Mr.. Kelley's only relatives are
two nieces and nephew Misses Bridget
and Sarah Rooney of St. Johnsbury and
William Rooney of Island Pond. Mrs.
Kelley, who was Ellen Todd, has three
brothers and three sisters, John D. Todd
of St. Johnsbury, James ]. Todd of Pal
mer, Mass, w. P. Todd of South Boston,
Mass, Mrs. Jane Parlin of Madison, Ia,
Mrs. Ann Harrison of Clinton, Ia. and
Mrs. W. II. H. ROBBIE of St. Johnsbury.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Kelley are members
of st. Aloysius church at St. Johnsbury.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-10-13
Libel for Divorce.

MINNIE MARTEL, Caledonia County,
VS.. December Term,
CYRILLE MARTEL. A. D. 1909.
Whereas, Minnie Martel ofSt. Johnsbury in
the County ofCaledonia, has filed in the office
of the clerk of Caledonia County Court her
libel for divorce setting forth in substance that
she was legally married to Cyrille Martel,
now of parts unknown without the state of
Vermont. And that she afterwards CO.
habted with the said Cyrie in the state of
Vermont; that the said Cyrille treated petit
Toner with intolerable severity and that on
the Goth day of November, 1908, by reason
of such intolerable severity the petitioner
was forced to and did cease to co-habit with
the said Cyrille; that the said Cyrille being
of sufficient pecuniary and physical ability to
provide suitable maintenance for her, has,
without cause, grossly, wantonly and cruel
ly refused and neglected so to DO and pray
ing that for the causes aforesaid said mar
riage may be dissolved and q Bill of Divorce
granted unto her and that she be decreed the
Gust ody of their minor children during their
minority.
And it being made to appear that the said
Cyrille Martel is without this state, so that
a citation cannot be served upon him,
Therefore, it is ordered that notice of the
tendency of said libel be given him by publ
cation of the substance thereof, together
with this order in the St. Iohnsbury Gale
DOMAIN, a newspaper. published at st. Johns
bury in the County of Caledonia, three
weeks successfully, the last of which publ
cations to be at least five weeks prior to the
first day of the next term of Caledonia
County Court, to be held at ST. Johnsbury,
in the County of Caledonia, on the first
Tuesday of December A. d. 1909 at which
time the said Cyrille Martel is ordered to APP
pear, and show cause if any he may have,
why the prayer of said petition should not
be granted.
Given under my hand at st. Johnsbury. in
the County of Caledonia, the 9th day of
October A. d. 1909.
WILLARD w. MILES,
Superior Judge.
DAVID L. PORTER Attorney
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-10-13
EAST CONCORD.

Hlda Eva, the six months old daugh-
ter of Thomas Briggs and wife, died
Monday night after few days illness
with cholera infantum. The family
came here for visit when the child was
taken i'll and died. The body will be
taken to Lyndonville today for burial.
Edgar Webb has gone to Rochester
N. Y, to spend the winter for the benefit
of his health.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley recently enter
tanned Harry Carr and Georgiana Craig
of St. Johnsbury.
Mr.. and Mrs. Erwin Powers have the
sympathy of their many friends in the
death of their infant son which occurred
last Wednesday.
Mrs. Myra Adair who has been caring
for her sister, Mrs. Erwin Powers, has
returned home.
Twenty, three attended the birthday
party given Harry lsham Oct. 8,
Oscar Fisher, who has been quite i'll,
is some better.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Morrill,, who
have spent the summer at Miles Pond,
have returned to their home in this place.
Mrs. Benjamin Briggs, who has been
in poor health for the past few months,
does not gain.
The old base ball team of 1900 that
was badly defeated by the young team
on Oct. 1st renewed their courage and
challenged the boys for another game
which was played last Friday. The
game ended 20 to 0 in favor of the
young nine.
Oliver Bean has handsome pair of
IS months old steers which he raised
that tips the scales at 1893 pounds
They are as handy as oxen and are used
to haul his farm traffic to and from the
village.
Frank Crawford Bert Nichols and
Robert Sutton have returned from their
ten days outing at Umbagogue Lake
with 200 pounds of fine pickerel.
Mrs. Susan Morrill, was in Concord
and ST. Johnsbury on business last
Tuesday.
Hattie Grant sprained her ankle last
Friday and is on crutches.
Mrs. Gordon Tilton of Colebrook, N.
H., is a guest of her niece, Mrs. lane
Vance, for few weeks.
E. c. Grant was taken suddenly i'll last
Saturday but is convalescent.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-10-13
October Weddings.
Browr-Stetson.

The pleasant home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Frances Stetson of Lyme, N. H.,
was the scene of very pretty wedding
Saturday, October ninth, at high noon,
When their only daughter, Alice Mabel,
was united in marriage to Calvin Ellis,
worth Brown of St. Johnsbury before a
large company of relatives and friends.
The house was profusely and tastefully
decorated with autumn leaves, hyderan-
oeas and yellow and white chrvsanthe-
nuns. Promptly at twelve O'Clock the
bride and groom preceded by the little
ring bearer, Theda May Melvin from
Manchester, N. H., cousin of the bride,
carrying the rings on silver tray rest
ing on a white satin cushion, entered to
the strains of Lohengrin's wedding
march, played by Miss Elizabeth Peck Of
St. Iohnsbury.
The happy couple stood almost hidden
in beautiful bower of autumn leaves
and roses. The bride looked lovely in
rich gown Of white embroidered net over
white chiffon tatfeta, wore long tulle
veil caught with lilies of the valley and
carried a shower bouquet of lilies of the
valley and brides roses. Her only orna-
ment worn was solid gold chain with
a diamond and baroque pearl pendant,
the gift of the groom. The ceremony
was performed by the brides pastor,
Rev. William Slade, of North Thetford,
who is also former classmate OF the
brides father. The double ring service
was most impressive. After the cere-
mony the bride and groom were assisted
by their parents in receiving congratula.
tions. After the many good wishes,
cake, ice cream and punch were served,
Miss Peck playing selections from Trau-
merer meanwhile. Mrs. Harry w. Stet-
son presided at the ice cream table and
ton, Mass, served punch. The ladies
were ably assisted by Miss Vera Warren
and Edward Brown. brother of the
groom. The brides cake was made, cut
and served by herself. The presents con-
sisted of beautiful library lamp from
Carl Greene, of the firm, Greene &
Brown, large quantity of solid silver
ware, including a solid silver tea service,
from the brides grandfather, hand
some check from her father gold coin,
cut glass, china, pictures, and a rich set
Of hand embroidered linen from the
Young ladies OF the Art Club of which
the bride was member. Mr.. and Mrs.
Brown left on the afternoon train for
short wedding trip. A large number Of
their friends were at the station to wish
them bon voyage and send after them
the usual shower of rice, confetti and
flowers. They will reside at II Summer
street.
Those from out of town to attend the
wedding were DR.. and Mrs. Harry Stet-
son from Oxford, N. H.; Mr.. and Mrs.
George Melvin from Manchester, N. H.;
Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Melvin and daugh-
ter, Theda May, from Manchester, n. H.;
Mrs. A. Greaves from Bridgewater,;
Miss Alice Washburne from North Hamp-
ton, Mass, Mrs. A. NJ. Brown, Edward
E. Brown. Mrs Annette P. Magoon and
Miss Elizabeth Peck from St. Johnsbury;
Miss Abbie Smith from East St. Johns
bury,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-10-13
Academy Notes.

Last Friday evening the young men
entertained the c. F. Cottage girls at
South Hall with 4 "cobweb party. y
promenade was made through the
hall to the boys rooms which were deco
rated for the occasion. Delicious refresh
ments of ice cream and cake were served
at the close of most delightful evening.
Miss Orcutt of Lunenburg returned
Monday to complete her course in book
keeping begun last year.
BENZ. Barrett 90 has been in town for
few days.
Miss Caddie Hamblett has reentered
the business department to finish her
shorthand course, which was interrupt
ed by illness two years ago.
The girls of the c. F. Cottage, chaper-
oned by Miss Hough and Miss Watson,
were entertained at the home of Miss
Maria Lee 1912, at East st. Johnsbury
last Saturday afternoon.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-10-13
MOOre-Carr.

On Wednesday afternoon at half past
one o'clock, Hartwell Dean Moore and
Miss Florence Leila Carr were quietly
married by Rev. James A. Thompson at
the rectory. The mothers of the con-
tracing parties, Mrs. Kate c. Moore
and Mrs. Frank n. Carr witnessed the
ceremony. The bride wore a blue travel
ing suit. Mr.. and Mrs. Moore enjoyed
a carriage trip to Barre and other
places and will make their home for the
present with Mr. and Mrs. Frank N.
Carr at l Cherry street The groom is
the popular carrier on route No. 2, and
the bride has made many friends in her
position as bookkeeper for the Passump-
sic Telephone Co.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-10-13
BARNET.
Daniel Harvey Seriously Hurt by Falling
from an Apple Tree.


Daniel Harveyfe out of tree recently
while picking apples. The ladder fell or
him and broke his shoulder, the bone pro-
truding through the flesh several inches
He was carried to the house unconscious
At present he is doing well.
Mrs. Margaret Gilillan is spending a
few days with her son, Jonah, at Beebe
Plain, Canada.
Mrs. Fred Kay of Cherry Mountain is
visiting her aunt and two daughters at
c. B. Whitney's.
B. N. Gilfllan lost very valuable
horse, one of his pair, Saturday.
Mrs. Baker of Ashland, N. H., and
Mrs. Brock of Passumpsic, are the guests
of Mrs. L. E. Gil6llan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Somers >and
daughter, Muriel, of South Peacham,
spent the night Wednesday with Mrs.
Somers' sister, Mrs. Kendall, on their
way to Boston to spend week.
Mrs. E. 7. Smith and Mrs. Drew spent
Tuesday in St. Johnsbury.
Margaret Harvey, Elsie Gochee. and
Mrs. Wilson were in ST. Johnsbury last
Wednesday.
Mr.. Clark will begin his pastorate here
next Sunday, his family arriving Wednes-
day.
John Welch and wife are visiting their
daughter, Mrs. Ruth Hunt, at Haverhill,
N. H.
Miss Anna Perry will accompany
Scott Farnum and wife on a trip through
the White Mountains, starting Wednes-
day.
Miss Silvia Button began Monday to
work in the central office at Don
Judkins.
Neal Morgan, Albert Morgan, and
Arthur Robinson were home over Sun
day.
Mrs. H. E. Harden will open her mil
linerv store at Barnet this week Satur-
day and will be there every Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday through the
season.
Mrs. lane Somers and son, Harleigh,
attended the funeral at Danville of Mrs.
John c. Nutting of Mortified, MINI.
Mrs. Emma DAVIDSON OF lurner
Falls, Mass, is the guest of her mother,
Mrs. Margaret Giltlllan.
Miss Eva Gibson of Boston is at her
old home for short visit.
Harleigh Somers has been appointed
substitute mail carrier on R. F. D. No. l.
Mrs. Sam Stoddard spent few days
last week in Orleans with her daughter
Mrs. Lentie Spafford.
The entertainment given by the Odd
Fellows Saturday night was well atten
ded Mrs. jeanette Jewell Kellogg o.
Buffalo, N. Y, was the chief feature o.
the evening. Mrs. Charlotte Dow en-
tertained her over Sunday.
The ladies society will hold Harvest
supper Thursday evening at School house
hall.
Rev. !. S. McMunn will conduct com
munion services at Barnet Center on the
third Sunday of October (Oct. 10. Pre-
paratory services will held on Friday
and Saturday at o'clock.