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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-07-06
NORTH DANvILLE.
Death of Mrs. Benjamin Clifford

Mrs. Benjamin Clifford passed away
Thursday night, June 20. at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. George H. Stanton,
where she had been for several weeks.
She had been great sufferer for a long
time and all that kind friends and medi-
cal aid could do was unavailing.
Anna Rebecca Lane was born in Gin
cinati Ohio. Sept. 81 1S41, the daugh-
ter of Henry and Louisa Lane. Her
father died when she waRaonly a few
weeks old and at the age of 10 years she
came to Danville with her mother, and
June II, 1868, was united in marriage
to Benjamin F. Clifford and they have
since lived in this town. Four sons and
two daughters were born to them. They
are W. H., who lives on the home place,
Harry who lives at North Danville vii
lage, and Guy D., who lives on the DAN
vile road, and Bonnie, who died July Is,
1882. at the age of Il years. The
daughters are Mrs. George H. Stanton
place. One of her chief characteristics
was an ever present and active sym
pathy for the suffering and needy, mani
tested in kindly and selfsacrifcing deeds.
She will be greatly missed by a large
circle of friends, but most of all in the
home where she was devoted wife and
mother. She is survived by her husband
and five children, and IL grandchildren,
also one brother, George R. Bagbv of
Danville, and two sisters, Mrs. Louisa
Kendall of Laconia, N. H., and Mrs. P.
H. Mcdonald of Danville. The funeral
services were held Saturday, at $50 p.
M. at her late home, Rev. ]. B. Higgins
officiating. w. B. Atwood and Eldridge
French of ST. Johnsburv. sang a few
selections. Those from out of town to
attend the funeral were w. E. Bailey and
daughter of Newbury.
Erastus Drew and wife have moved
from the place they recently sold to c.
A. Stanley of St. Johnsbury, to the home
of Mrs. Drew's sister, Miss Mansfield, at
Goss Hollow.
Mrs. Mark A. Hubbard and children of
East Burke are spending a few days with
relatives here.
Hall and Donald Powers of Boston
came Saturday to spend the summer
with their uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs.
S. K. Huse.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Massey of St.
Johnsbury spent Sunday and Monday
at o. H. Stevens.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton Simpson of Lake
port, N. H., were recent guests of Mr..
and Mrs. ]. P. Weeks.
(From another Correspondent
George E. Rice, who has been spending
two weeks with Mr.. and Mrs. e. NJ.
Massey, returned to his home in New
York city last Monday.
Nine members of Rising Sun Council
No. 81, Jr. O. U. A. M, attended the
meeting at East Burke, Monday evening,
June Fl, to witness the exempli6cation of
the new three degree ritual. The work was
very creditablv done by the degree team
of Gen. Sheridan Council, No. 20, of
East Burke. There were about 300
members present, representing % Coun-
ellis.
E. M. Massey, S. c. treasurer, attend
ed meeting of Winooski Council, No.
As, Jr. o. U. A. M, at Plainfeld, last
Thursday evening, where a class of 25
candidates were initiated by the Mont
pelier degree team This with others
made an increase of membership in the
state of 100 during the last four days of
June.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-07-06
GROTON.

Mrs. r. D Sherry and son, Paul
are visiting her sister at South Albany
George and Fred Morrison of Man
chester, n. H., are enjoying a two
weeks vacation with their parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. A N. Morrison
A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. James Main July l.
Mrs. L. S. Blanchard and son.
George, left Friday for Boston where
they will spend a few days.
Warren WEIGH of East Corinth was
in town several days last week
Mr. and Mrs. c. J. Pillsbury of
Barre are visiting his parents, Mr..
and Mrs G. H. Pillsbury.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. F. Clark and Dr.
and Mrs. H. L. Tillotson are enjoying
a few days outing at the Lakeside
cottage, West Barnet.
Mrs. Richard Dennis and daughter,
Nellie, left Tuesday for visit with
her daughter at Tilton, n. H.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-07-06
EAST ST. JOHNSBURY.

Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Griswold spent
Sunday at Lyndonville with their son,
P. r. GriSwold.
Summer guests, who have arrived
here, are: Miss Bertha M. Lee of
Cleveland, Ohio; Miss Annie M. Smith
of Morristown, N. j.; Misses Rose
Lucia and Caroline Griswold of Mont
pelier; Ernest Dodge of Boston was
here over the fourth.
The Margaret Missionary meeting
which was to have been held at the
home of Mrs. B. F. Drew Tuesday
afternoon, has been postponed until
Friday afternoon.
Misses May and Nellie Stiles spent
Monday at North Conway, N. H.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-07-06
LYNDON CENTER.

E. G. Campbell and three children
of Fairhaven, Mass, will come Friday
to visit relatives here. Mr.. Campbell
will remain for only a few days. but
the children will spend Il month here.
Mr.. Wells of Kansas is expected to
occupy the Free Baptist pulpit next
Sunday.
Miss Guenn Burke is entertaining
friends from Orleans.
Master Theodore Harris and little
Alice Harris have the measles.
Mr. Upton has moved into the fur
Their tenement in H. NJ. Atwood's
house.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. cambridge Quimby last week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-07-06
GREENSBORO.

School in North Greensboro closed
July 1. Those having no marks during
the term were, Maurice Coomer, Ada
Hill, Bernard Rutledge, Everette Rut-
ledge. Andrew Hill was absent three
days, Belle Fairbanks 1872, Louise Fair
banks IL, Mildred Hill 415, Harold
Simpson Z, Ruth Taylor 5, Andrew Will
ley 4, Daisy Wiley 11a, John Wiley 8,
Lila Wiley 2. Mildred Hill and Lila
Wiley were not in school the first two
weeks
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-07-06
Must be Above Suspicion.

Kidney and bladder ailments are so
serious in their consequences, and if un-
checked so often fatal that any remedy
offered for this cure must be above sus-
picion. Foley Kidney Pills contain no
harmful drugs, and have successfully
stood a long and thorough test. c. C.
Rinpham
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-07-06
"FOley Ktdnev Pt11s nave Cured Me-

The above is quotation from letter
written by H. NJ. Winkler, Evansville,
Ind. Il contracted a severe case of kid
ney trouble. My back gave out and
panied me. 1 seemed to have lost all
strength and ambition; was bothered
with dizzy spells, my head would swim
and specks float before my eyes. 1 took
Foley Kidney Pills regularly and am
now perfectly well and feel like a new
man. Foley Kidney Pills have cured me.
{ c. IiIfffn
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-07-06
WEST LUNENBURG.

William HarIng's is visiting his
daughter, Mrs. Clara Mcintyre of JEFF
ferSon.
John Prouty has taken Clark
Fisher to care for during his life.
William Dodge of Waterford visited
his father, who is in very poor health.
Sunday.
Herbert Dugey of Cornish Flat. N.
H., will work at UnderhiIl for the
season.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-07-06
GASKILL.

Owen Kerans has begun work for V. B.
Blodgett.
Frank Olcott of Kirby visited at A. F.
Young's recently.
Clyde Harvey is working for Alfred
Lyster.
Frank Morrill, has begun work for c.
H Bowman.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-07-06
Use the Am erican Liver Tablets.
LUNENBURG,

Franklin Bell observed his SD
birthday with a family reunion at tea
last Thursday.
Mrs. Fred Bell and daughter. Miss
Ellen Bell of Minneapolis, have been
spending a month here with relatives.
They left Saturday to visit in Barnet
and leave for their home the middle
of this week
A large number of our townspeople
attended the convention at Montpelier
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Irving Bowker spent
the Fourth with relatives in Lyndon
vile and enjoyed the celebration.
Mr. and Mrs. Garvin have gone to
Craftsbury to spend a short vacation
in their home town.
Prof. Andrus and bride spent few
days at the Heights house last week.
He was a former teacher in the high
school here and is pleasantly remem-
bered
Mr. and Mrs. Smith, who have been
boarding at South Lunenburg, have
rented Fred Chambers house.
Several family picnics were held
in town on the fourth.
Mrs. Morris Peabody of Rumford.
Me-, is spending few weeks with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. B. A. Taylor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Gordon are en-
tertaining friends for a few days.
ST. JOHNSBURY CENTER.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perley Bacon spent
several days last week at Joe's pond.
Mrs. P. N. Granger, who has been
spending a few days at Walden with
friends, has returned home.
Lester Berry of New York is spend
ing a few days with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. G. Berry
Mrs David Wilkie of Rockland, P.
O., Mrs. Frank Boynton of st. Johns
bury and Mrs. Calvin Clark of ST.
Johnsbury were the guests of Mrs. P.
N. Granger last week
Miss Mabel Greenwood, who has
been spending few days in Boston,
returned home Friday.
Shepherd Pomona Grange will meet
next week ednesday evening, July
goth.
On Saturday evening Miss Abbie
Farnham and Leo Eastman were mar
ried. On Tuesday they went on a
short wedding tour.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. J. Beck of ST.
Johnsbury spent the Fourth with
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Mclaughlin.
Mrs. Mary Lord of Weymouth,
Mass, has been visiting her sister,
Mrs. E. H. Stone.
Mrs. Diantha Stone who has been
spending several days at West Derby,
has returned home
The band concert will be this week
Thursday evening if the weather per
mitS
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-07-06
The Record Of ST Years

1. Since it began business in 1843. The
Mutual Life Insurance Company of New
York
Has paid to policyholders
1891 ,412. 264. 38
Has accumulated for pol
icyholders 5000, LOG. 81
Total benefits to policy
holders aggregate 81 AS, 432, 371.35
In 81 years it has received
from policyholders 1 1904, 251 ,458. 55
The excess of benefits to
policyholders is $145, $780, f2. 80
2. That is to say, in the 81 years of
its existence The Mutual Lite has paid to
policyholders, and has accumulated for
policyholders. more than $145, 100000
in excess of all that it has received from
policyholders. The gain has, of course,
accrued chiefly from earnings on invested
funds.
8. During its career its total payments
to policyholders have exceeded those of
any other company by over $185, OOO,-
600.
4. Since organization the Company
has paid in cash dividends to policyhold-
ers the sum of Sal ,S77. 5OO.96. This is
greater than any other company has
paid in dividends by more than
$2O,OoO,OoO.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-07-06
EAST BARNET.
Curtis Dickinson Injured By a Fall
in an Observation-Disclosures Party.

Curtis Dickinson Injured By a Fall
in an EIeVatOF-Birthday Party.
Curtis Dickinson met with quite
an accident last Thursday afternoon
in Roy Bros.'s shop where he is en-
ployed. He was taking small load
of croquet handles up on the elevator
and when near the second floor. the
rope broke He fell about Is feet
and landed across the beam of the
elevator. He was badly shaken up
or three days he was so lame and
sore, but fortunately no bones were
broken and he is now able to be up
again.
Ernest Randall is moving his fam
lily to Springfield, Mass.
Mildred and Merle Harvey went to
Lyndonville to spend the fourth.
Henry Moore is having serious
trouble with his eyes.
Fred Lindsay has been sick for sew
eral days, but is on the gain now.
Mrs. Charles Randall went to Can
ada Saturday to visit her brother.
Forrest Osgood from Littleton is
visiting w. J. McLaren.
Mr.. Bonnette has his airship on Mr..
Wild's meadow.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Strong and son
from Lyndonville visited at G. Dick
inson's Saturday and Sunday.
There was very pleasant surprise
gathering at the home of Mrs. Mary
Kendall Monday afternoon, June 81,
to observe the 73d birthday of her
mother, Mrs. Nancy Morse. About
80 met with her. Those from out of
town were her daughter, Mrs. Grace
Mason and granddaughter, Margaret
Mason, from Oxford, N. H, and Rev.
and Mrs. Clark and son from Bar
net. A sum of money was given her
and other presents, and a number of
birthday cards. She received con-
gratulations from Mrs. Belle Norris
Snyder from Rochester, N. Y, by tele-
graph during the afternoon. A fine
supper was served.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-07-06
WALDEN,

Walden Heights school closed Fri
day, June "a. Pupils having perfect
liam w. Garfield, Leo c. Burbank,
Gordon H. Garfield, Arthur J. Ber-
geron. Harry G. Garfield and Walter
S. Woods were each absent half a
day.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-07-06

Esdon Nelson, son of Mr. and
Mrs. S. P. Nelson of Springfield,
VT, spent the 4th with his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Anderson are
rejoicing over the birth of IL little
daughter, Saturday, July 2nd.
Mrs. William McKenna and her
two sons, Francis and George. spent
the 4th at Lyndonvillc with Mrs.
McKenna's brother, Thomas Ravens
and his wife.
Quite a number of the young
people of this place attended the re-
ception in Miller's hall at South Rye
gate on Friday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vance of Huston, Min
nesOta. are visiting at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Symes. Mrs.
VaD:n is a sister of Mr.. Symes.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-07-06
FOLEYSHONEY4r

for caiid-cn: safe. sare. no eDiase.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-07-06
RYEGATE.
The Lewis Nelson Wedding at the
Homo of the Bride.

Home OF the bf1Oe.
A very pretty wedding occurred at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. J. II. Mel
son of this place at 1 O'Clock on
Wednesday, the 18th of June. when
their eldest daughter, Mae Elizabeth,
was united in marriage to Robert Z.
Lewis of St. Johnsbury. The cere-
mony was performed by the brides
pastor. Rev. J. A. McKirahan. The
double ring service was used. The
bridesmaids were: Katherine Lewis
of New York. sister of the groom;
Frances Hastings of Glover, class
mate of the bride. St J. A. '06; and
Mabel SilSby of st. JohnSbury. The
groom was attended by Walter Nell
son, eldest brother of the bride. The
parIOr was beautifully decorated With
maiden-hair ferns and pink roses and
the stairway with ferns and daisies
During the playing of the wedding
march the bridal party arraaEAd
themselves before an embankment
of roses and ferns The bride, beauti-
fully dressed in WHITE landsdowne,
entered on the arm of her father who
gave her away in marriage. The
groom preceded the bride with the
brides brother as best man. The ring
bearer was ffttle Florence Nelson,
youngest daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Nelson. The rings lay among the
petals of a large white peony. After
the ceremony light refreshments were
served. The ice cream tables were
presided over by MIS-. j. "A McAlTd-
han and Mrs. S. F. Nelson About 4
O'Clock the bride and groom on the
pretense of being thirsty, slipped out
of the room and before the company
were aware of it, were off in an auto
that had been in waiting a few rods
from the house. Ernest Tinker of
st. Johnsbury was the one, who
amidst a shower of rice and confetti,
succeeded N Outwitting the younger
set in getting the happy couple away
to take the train for their wedding
journey. The bride was the recipient
of valuable and useful presents.
Among them was a chest of sterling
silver, the gift of the groom's
brother, Edwin Lewis of Battle
Creek. Mich. Other presents of silver,
linen, hand-painted china and a cary
ing set were among the presents re-
ceived.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-07-06

NOW at all druggists In three Sizes,
Csc, SOC and s 90 per bottle
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-09-15
THE NATIONAL RELIGIOUS
TRAINING SCHOOL, OF
DURHAM, N. G..

Offers the following courses:
l. Religious training. This course
is especially adapted to those who de-
sire training as settlement workers.
Deaconesses, Y. NJ. G.. A. and Y. w. c..
A. secretaries, evangelists or home
workers or visitors.
II. Training for Christian Minis
try. In this department young men
Will be trained especially in practical
theology, the art Of reaching and saw
ing men. This course will be very
thorough. The teachers have been
selected with great care.
III. Department of Music, vocal
and instrumental.
~. Literary Branches. Academic
and Collegiate.
v. Commercial Department.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-09-15
CEDAR GROVE.

Miss Matte Wilson left for Ply
mouth last week for an indefinite
stay.
Mrs. Emma l.. Irving, of Charles
tom arrived Sunday and opened
school Monday.
Mrs. Beulah Watkins and Mrs
Fannie Coplin, Of Monarch, we're
Sunday guests Of Mrs. Jennie Beam
Mrs. Amanda Powell, Of Hansford
was, here Sunday.
Mr.. Bonce, Of Charleston, was
here Sunday.
{. H. Jones was at Mammoth Sat-
urday on business
Edward Philips was in Charles
ton Sunday.
Rev. Henry Frances. who was
somewhat indisposed last week is
COnvalescent.
}. H. Dingess visited several points
on Paint Creek last week in the in
interest OF the Emancipation celebra-
ton.
}. w. Reed attended the A. VI. e.
Conference in Charleston Sunday.
Mrs. Maria Richmond was a bus
mess caller to Charleston last week.
Mrs. Minnie Mimms, Of Charles
ton, was here Saturday, the guest Of
Mr.. and Mrs. C. H. Jones.
Mrs. Bette Smith was calling on
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-09-15
RONCEVERTE.

Rev. Robert J. Terrell, a. g., IL.
b., the new pastor of the First Bap-
list Church, preached two able SER
mons to large and apreciative audi
ence Sunday. The subject in the
morning was Faith Overcoming OBJ
StacIes.' At night the subject was
The Friendship Of Jesus" Seven
new members were taken in. Col
lection for the day was $1729.
The pastor read long list Of
names Of those who composed the
pound party given to himself and wife
just before their trip to the state con
ventiOn at Bluefield.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-09-15
PRATT.

S. w. Howard, of Richmond. Va
is here with car load of water mel
ons. He is the guest of Il. w.
Holmes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Cyrus were WIS.,
iting relatives in London.
Mr.. Aurelius Watt and family of
WeVaco, have become residents of
Pratt.
Mrs. VI. A. w. Thompson entertain
ed the following last week: Mrs. G..
W. Watson, Mrs. lisa Lewis OF Mont
gomery; Mrs. NJ. J. Banks, of Hand
ley; Mrs. Phil Parks, of London:
Mrs. p. l., Woods, Of Ward: Miss
Julia Brown, Of Charleston, and Mrs
T. w. Holmes.
Mrs. Mack Mcclure returned Fri
-day-ffem- IA, -Visi ito her husband in
Huntington.
Horace Carter spent Sunday with
Mrs. r w. Holmes.
John Harris, Of Standard, was a
business visitor here Monday.
Mrs. II. G.. Washington, of Hunt
ington, was visiting relatives Satur-
day.
VIM. Pettus, Of Crown Hill, was a
business visitor here Monday.
Misses Clara M. and Beatrice A.
Blaney were guests Of Miss Edith A.
Thompson Monday.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-09-15
1870
WARD.

Mr.. and Mrs. Bates, Mr.. and Mrs.
Schaffer, Green Smith, VIM Hates
and others made a trip to Montgom-
cry last week.
John Smith and John Taylor went
10 Montgomery last week visiting
relatives. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES $1,000
Mrs. Clara Dew has returned from
virginia, where she had ben visit
ing friends.
Mrs. Tabren has gone to Holley
Hospital for treatment.
Miss Ophelia Hates has returned
home from her visit in Powellton.
Rev. Mayhem, of Charleston,
preached an able sermon here Sun
day.
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day.
The Ladies Aid met with Mrs.
Jones Thursday night.
H. A. Johnson has returned from
Virginia, where he went to attend
the district conference at Waynes-
boro.
The Methodist Church will give a
Rally at Hill Top Sunday for the
bentit Of the church.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-09-15

I. Spencer Finley is putting on
some summer work at Washington
Park. He will return to the Hia-
watha upon the completion Of the
excessive repairs now in progress at
this pretty playhouse. The Keyes-
Easlcy management says the Hia-
"atha will be the best appointed
moving-picture theater in Washing
ton when they again open their
doors.
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ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENCE

Mrs. Lena Beamer at Mammoth Sum
day.
Mrs. Martha Fortner and daughter
were shopping at East Bank Satur-
day.
}. w. Richmond continues sick.
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The singing OF Mr.. Dudleys new
discovery, Miss Lillian Brown, is the
talk OF the town. Miss Brown has
q voice of bird-like clearness, OF re-
markable range and power, and her
interpolation shows careful study
and knowledge Of the technique Of
the musical art. Miss Brown is the
first lucky find" OF the season and
she will be heard from IN a crafty
ing way in the future.
Miss Maggie Davis, Of "The Smart
Set" is a bride, having been married
only last week in New York to Jesse
Shipp, the well,known dramatist.
Miss Ella Anderson, the "Widow
Brown Of the company, was also
united in marriage recently to a
prominent business man, whose
name escapes us at this time.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-09-15

William n. Carter, Jr, is manag-
ing the Blue Houseron-zG Street .
facing Rock Creek. Big audiences
are the rule and the show pleases it's
patrons.