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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1911-04-05
RECENT DEATHS
L1arlaere.

Jerome Lamere, a much respected
citizen, died at his home on Summer
street, where he has lived for the past
40 years, last week Tuesday night,
as the result of a shock the previous
Saturday and from which he never
rallied. He was born in st. Mary, P.
O., September 20, 1888. In early
manhood he came to North Danville
where he lived for few years, COM
ing to St. Johnsbury about so years
ago. He was one of a family of 13
children, and is survived by only
three sisters: Mrs. Sophia LiZotte and
Mrs Lucy Lamine of ST. Johnsbury,
and Mrs. Laura Ballou of Franklin,
N. H. About Is years ago he
married Emeline Wood of Montpel1-
er, who with one daughter, Clara j.,
survives him. A son, Henry, died
about 27 years ago. Mr.. Lamere
was employed by E. & T. Fairbanks &
Co., in the scale shops for 55 years,
giving up his work there four years
ago because of i'll health. He was
faithful to his employers and had at
tended the funeral OF each OF the
Fairbanks family connected with the
scale works including Joseph P. Fair
banks and more recently Col. Frank
lin Fairbanks. During all these years
he. has priced very highly Bible
presented to him by e. e. T. Fair
banks and Co., a few years after he
began to work for them. He was the
Oldest parishioner or Notre Dame
church, where he was faithful mem
Der and a constant attendant; he was
devoted to his family, more interest
ed in his home and church than any
thing else; and one who in a very
quiet way did much good among
many people. The funeral was held
from Notre Dame church Friday
morning. There were present from
out of town Mr.. and Mrs. William
King of Dover, N H., Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles King of Beebe Plain,
Frank and Lewis Burgin of Frank
lin, N. H., and Mrs. Lamere's brother,
and sisters, Lewis Wood, Mrs. Clara
Smith and Miss Josephine Wood or
Montpelier.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1911-04-05
GREENSBORO.
Forming Local Fish and Game Pro-
tectiye Association.

State Fish and Game Commission
er John w. Titcomb held meeting
at the town hall Wednesday to dis
cuss the advisability of closing the
streams that flow into the lake and
stocking them with trout to feed the
lake. It was decided to attempt to
form an association for the prOtec-
ton of fish and game, and in further
ance of the plan the following tenn
porary officers were appointed:
Chairman, G. M. Cuthbertson; secre-
tary, B. M. Wiley; committee on by
laws, E. G. Kinney, A. g. Cox, e. H.
Dufur who with the chairman and
secretary, are to report at future
meeting called by the secretary.
Mrs. Tolman and Mrs. Wilson were
in ST. Johnsbury, Wednesday.
The board of listers commenced
the struggle with the new inventories
Saturday.
G. w. Lufkin of O'Claire, Wis
consin is visiting at John Garvin's
Mrs. G. G. Miller of New York has
purchased the large cottage owned
by Mrs. Stowe.
John Babcock suffered a shock of
paralysis Thursday and passed away
Friday evening. The funeral was
held at his late home Monday fore
noon. Mr.. Babcock was rs years
old and has for noanv wears been a
prominent farmer in town. He is
survived by wife, two daughters
and three sons.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. r. Glidden or
Barre celebrated their Goth wedding
anniversary, Friday, at their home,
and are the oldest married couple in
that city. Mr.. Glidden is 81 years OF
age and his wife 10 72 Mr. G1iddnn
was born in Greensboro Sept. 81,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1911-04-05
LUNENBURG.

Mrs. Mark Reed passed away
early on the morning of March 80.
'fAunt Hannah as she was familiar
ly known, was the daughter of Man
ming and Ida snow Thomas, and
was born in Lunenburg, Aug. 10,
1929, the fourth child Of family of
five sons and four daughters, only
one of whom, Charles w. Thomas
of Lunenburg survives her. May Z,
1S49, she was married to Mark
Reed, who died in 1890. One
daughter was born to them, who
died about 80 years ago. With the
exception of few years in their
early married life, Mrs. Reed has
always resided in this town. AS a
girl, with her brothers and sisters,
she was a prominent member of the
choir at the Baptist church on the
''hill'' in the south part of the town.
In those days this church was in a
most fourishing condition. Later
in life she became a member of the
Congregational church here, and as
such, led a most consistent life. She
was of a quiet and somewhat re-
firing nature, beloved by all. Her
beautiful character impressed itself
on young and old alike. She was
tenderly laid at rest Sunday after
noon, surrounded by those who have
loved her SO dearly and who have
lost no opportunity to make her
lonely life and last days as happy
as possible.
A civil service examination will be
held at st. Johnsbury for appl1-
cants for the position of postmaster
at Lunenburg on Saturday, April
20. The compensation for the Of
fee last year was $548.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1911-04-05
Eczema and Salt Rheum

easily cured with HIPS s. R. & s.
Ointment. rs cents at
c. G. Bingham's and
Frank Landry's
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1911-04-05

1880. In 1851 Mr. Glidden at the.
age of Fl went to Londonderry, NJ.
f., where on March 81 of that year
he married Caroline q. Whidden,
who was born in that town Feb. %,
1888. After following his trade OF
shoe maker in Londonderry for few
years the couple moved to East
chased large farm which he con-
Cabot, his native state, and pur-
chased a large farm which he con-
Quoted successfully for 20 years. In
1887 they moved to Barre where they
have since resided.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1911-04-05
Use American Throat Tablets.
WEST LUNENBURG.

Mrs. Annie Shallow and Jimmie.
King were in Lancaster last Friday.
Arthur Johnson and little daugh-
ter, Alice, of Whiteheld, N. H., were.
in the place last Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. F.. J. McIntire of
Jefferson, visited Mrs. McIntire's
father, William Hastings, over Sun
day.
Mrs. Lewis Hurlbert was the guest
of her sister, Mrs. Elley Hastings,
part of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew McKinnon,
Teddy Vancour and Mrs. Alice Heath
of st. Johnsbury were guests at w.
H. Vancours last Sunday.
DR.. H. G. Pratt of Lancaster was
in the place last week Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. C. Brown and
daughter, Eta, visited at w. H. Car
penter's last Sunday.
Hosea Aldrich was in Lancaster
on business last Wednesday,.
Pearl Blood has returned to his
work at Miles Pond.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1911-04-05
HoA Week Union Services.

The churches of the town have ar
ranged to hold union services
every evening at 100 through Holy
Week as follows:
Monday, First Baptist church, Rev.
Peter Black, preacher.
Tuesday, Church of the Messiah,
Rev. George w. G. Hill preacher.
Wednesday, Grace Methodist Epis-
copal church, Rev. Frank S. Tolman
preacher.
Thursday, Free Baptist church,
union observance of the Lords Sup
per, Rev. S. G. Barnes and Rev. E.
E. Phillips preachers.
Friday, North church, Rev. B. f.
Butler preacher and the choir will
render Stainer's "Crucifxion.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1911-04-05
A Pile Remedy.

That is personally guaranteed by
your home druggist must have some
merit. HilPs Pile Pomade is
guaranteed by C. C. Bingham and
Frank Landry.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1911-04-05
Card of Thanks.

We wish to thank the neighbors and friends
who were so kind to in our bereavement;
and for the beautiful flowers.
Mr.. AND MRS. LEON SNOW.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1911-04-05
If You Have Piles

send to us for a sample package of
Hill's Special Pile Laxatives. They
will give you great relief. Just
send name and address. r. NJ Hill
Co., Springfield, Vt.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1911-04-05
Y. M. G. A. NOTES.
Harold o. French won the Pool Tour
nament from @. e. Fuller.

Monday evening saw the closing
game of the pool tournament. Har-
old o. French was declared the win
ner Of the tournament and cup, after
defeating c.. E. Fuller in a close and
exciting game.
On Friday evening at 7 o'clock the
international examinations in first
aid to the injured will be conducted.
This joint examination given by
the international committee of the
Y. M. G. A. association of North
America and the American Red Cross
association. Ten of the local boys
are planning to take the test. The
system used by the New York state
board of Regents will govern the
examination, which will be part
written work and part practice. On
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
evenings a general review of the
whole first aid course of lectures will
be conducted at 100, and all who
plan to take the examination are ex-
pected to be present.
Bowling results for the past week
are as follows:
Railroad St., 400 $50 427 1922
summeryille, sss 415 $50 1883
Shop team, 392 AL 393 1895
Toilers, 349 388 419 1156
March 31st
Fairbanks Office, $50 402 354 las
Railroad St., 378 385 378 1141
Team standing,
Shop team IL
loIleFs -. Io
Railroad ST. $50. ......10
Fairbanks Office ............. 8
Summerville .............. 8
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-05-23
WARNING TO RAILROAD MEN.

E. s. Bacon, II Bast St, Bath, Me,
sends out this marning to railroaders
"A conductor ON the railroad, my
work caused chronic inflammation
Of the kidneys. and I was miserable
and all played out. A friend advised
Foley Kidney Pills and from the day
commenced taking them, began to
regain my strength. The inflammation
cleared and | am far better than
have been for twenty years. The
weakness and dizzy spells are thing
of the past and | highly recommend
Foley Kidney pills" Coop Drug Co.
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your request ANA she turned to 20
tire.
| was desperate. Her curt refusal
was my disgrace. | saw II In the faces
OF those about me. would not let
her go thus. I told myself | was
fighting for the prisoners. but was
fighting for myself too.
zone deed done In your presence
has gone unrewarded. your hghDess."
I said, taking n step toward her.
She stopped and turned to me.
"The call to arms robbed me of the
victor's crown. II Is ever held that he
who conquers IN the lists should claim
n favor OF the lady whose token he
wears"
"The lady will no doubt grant It, un
less your rashness has made her
afraid" she said scornfuly, looking At
Lady Aldrida.
From my bosom plucked the hand
kerchief the princess had given mo
and fell upon my knee.
Then, gracious lady, claim my IA.
vor. the lives OF these prisoners o.
war"
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cess, ana Jnsar stoJu close peslue rei
chair. As we approached saw that
we had come at an inopportune time.
vasca's brow was clouded. That |
did not fear. But the princess was
evidently angered.
you come too late to give us coun.
sci, Sir Verrall," she said angrily
think you there Is nothing besides
feasting TO be donef"
Your highness must pardon me. but
| thought tonight was given to feast
ing. The noisy town bid me think so.
and
rs 1t aught to me what the rabble
Of the town do!' she interrupted.
And here were dancing aud making
merry. Your highness did not call me
to counsel"
ut seems, Sir Vcrrall, that you please
yourself and come when do not call"
ITO ask favor, princess"
"Favors are easily asked" she re-
turned in tone that showed she was
prepared to refuse me.
at is a favor, yet not for myself"
"For the Lady Adrida, doubtless.
since she comes with you. You chose
fitting knight TO do your wishes,
madame. yet not one who cannot be
refused"
She spoke in sneering fashion,
which made me lose some of the calm
ness J had intended using. The cloud
on Vasca's brow lifted too. He was
pleased that the princess received me
so ungraciously
"The favor is not for Lady Aldrida.
She would doubtless have been receiv-
ed kindly had she brought any request
of her own to you. Your hlghness
knows that we have returned from
victory"
II have given my thanks to all who
helped to win it," she answered sharp
ly.
Most graciously," returned. "a VIC
tory brings suffering with II. I speak
not Of those who fall fighting, be they
friends or foes, but of the prisoners
we bring with us. Is It well that be-
cause they have been brave they
should die like dogs in the market
placer"
1 saw that Jasar was looking at me
hxedly. | saw deeper cloud than
ever settle over Vasca's face
This lady would plead with me for
their pardon. Is it not right that wom-
en-, with their gentler nature, should
teach us men, brought up in ruder
manners, something of their gentle
nessf'
II do plead with Sir yerrall." said
Lady Aldrida.
This mood Is strange one to catch
you In. my lady," said Vasca.
That Lady Aldrida pleads has no
weight with me-" said the princess
sternly. Think you. Sir verrall, 1t
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treating, as Ultyan put II.
ITS hard after such a fight that we
should gain nothing by It," he said,
although, for my own part, it pleases
me well enough"
"You are more easily satisfied than
I am"
Doesn't 1t occur to you that have
been fighting against my former
friends and comrades?"
well, what OF 1t? You are In the
service Of the princess now, with sure
promotion before you. What more
would you haveI"
"A little better knowledge Of the
future, Sir VERBAL. There Is too much
Jealousy surrounding the princess. We
had not been going back now were 1t
not so. l say again we might be In
retreat were 1t not for those poor devils
Of prisoners. They bespeak us con-
querors, but where is the honor In
few prisoners?"
"Will they be-
And then l paused
"Spitted In the market place? OF
certainty they WILL"
I was thoughtful. These prisoners
troubled me.
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was | who made the laws of Drussen.
land? Is my word to alter laws burn.
ed into the very hearts Of the people
because forsooth, a knight makes re-
questE'
Then, your highness. pardon me: to
the princess | will not appeal, but to
the woman"
"As you have already appealed to
Lady Aldrida am not so easily urg-
ed"
Still Jasar looked ixedly at me,
yet | could read no meaning in his
eyes.
would you starve those who fight
for us TO feed the traitors who fight
against usr asked Vasca, with
sheer, as he saw that the princess was
unlikely to grant my request
81 would prevent butchery in cold
blood count, though my own life
should pay the forfeit"
But my courage did not appeal TO
her highness
Your words SAVIOR somewhat Of
treachery, Sir Verrall" she said. you
are so gently inclined toward my enc
mics 1t Is hard to believe that you can
be equally gentle TO my friends"
She could hardly have spoken words
TO sting me more Many eyes were
fixed upon me now, aud | knew that
was likely to be disgraced. Her
words made my blood Jingle; Vasca's
cold smile maddened me.
my deeds have proved me-" | an-
swered haughtily. III further proof
is wanting let him who questions my
loyalty speak"
| paused. There was no answer 10
my hot challenge.
Then only your hlghness doubts
me-"
She rose hastily from her chair.
II have not called in question your
deeds in the field, Sir Nerrall. Let me
not have TO question your deeds In my
presence. The law must lake its
course. have no power to grant
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by side; our horses seemed to he lock-
ed together. | heard him grunt In
savage satisfaction as he raised him
self in his stirrups to strike again and
give me my quietus. But as he rose
so did !, aud, swinging my arm, al
most flung myself from the saddle as
with all the strength | had | struck
his hc"d with my clinched mailed
fist. II WAS ~ good blow. ! felt his
head jerk rs n bone clicks In its sock
ct, and, giant that he was he reeed In
his saddle. his sword falling lightly
and harmlcssly across me. At least
we were on equal terms now. But.
no; the blow had done Its work,
striking In his helmet Il may be, for
rs the horse plunged the rider rolled
to she ground and lay there.
"Well struck, Sir VERBAL"
Walen was beside me. new sword
was In my hand. this time held In a
grip OF iron, but there was little work
for II to do. Almost before we re
allied the fact the enemy were max
Ing for the bridge,
"Are we never TO cross the rlver|
/ asked. "Of what use is victory
unless we follow 1t up?"
~ have given M trying to read that
riddle" Walen answered, Probably
we shall return and be feted as though
we had done great deeds"
"And we have done nothing. II her
highness''--
"She, after all, Is n woman, Sir Yer
rail-" he said. what should she
know of war"
"A woman, maghe,' l answered
rather hotly, but at heart warrior,
| warrant you"
The next day the camp was struck,
;Id we were returning, almost like re-
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| A Romance
| OF DrWssemDana@


"A sword!'' l cried as | flung mine
down and reached toward one held up
TO me. Although my horse swerved at
that moment, l caught the new weap-
on, but not securely I'm my grip, and
even as 1 heard warning cry behind
me new foe attacked me fiercely. l
had seen him afar Off In the battle
towering above his comrades, a YER
liable giant. His sword flashed the
sunlight good foot higher in the air
than those about him and like a sickle
Into ripe wheat reaped a space around
him. Now 1t flashed above me, and I
was unprepared. Only a feeble grip
had OF my own weapon, and scarce
could | stay his first tremendous
stroke. I could see that Walen was
straining his utmost to reach me, see.
Ing my difficulty doubtless, but he
was hemmed in, pressed on either
side. Much had he to do to keep his
own saddle without helping me keep
mine. felt that the decisive moment
Of the fight had come One side or the
other must quickly yield, and strug-
gled nightly to get firm hold of NV
c"oAu' IL seeileu 10 turn ana SID In
my mailed hand A second stroke
from my enemy fell upon me, break
Ing down my guard, and yet 1 stayed
Its fury. 1t glanced from my armor,
and clutched at my sword desperate.
ly. The man was giant, but his
movements were quick. Perhaps he
saw how was placed and was savage
that his victory had not been more
easily accomplished 1t maddened me
to think that could not meet him
fairly. l cursed the weapon In nv
hand; 1t must have been loose at the
hilt. l cursed the man who, falling.
had snapped my own. My teeth were
clinched in impotent rage.
The fury Of our combat, or | should
say, rather, his, had cleared space
about us. Ny sword twisted in my
grasp as he came upon me again.
could have flung It down in my mad
fury and given up the fight. But he
saved me from that folly He struck,
and my sword was wrenched from me
altogether. For one moment I saw It
flying through the air, and I thought
that the end had come. We were side
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do They were guarded too carefully,
and knew well with what sinister in
tentions. | spoke about the prisoners
to Walen, and he did not sympathize
with me at all. He was good fellow,
but after all, n barbarian.
Even In the palace there was high
revel, much feastlng and drinking
some unfit TESTING too. Still, these
jests We're not spoken I'm the hearing
of the princess, nor did knight un-
steadily approach her. Doubtless she
knew that such things happened, but
she did not countenance them, al
though she could not altogether pre-
vent them.
She welcomed me as she welcomed
hero. Somewhat piqued, determined
thar she should understand that cared
no more for her than for any other
woman.
4 dozen lovers were ready to my
hand, and for sport chose one part
ly, partly for revenge. The Lady Al,
drida did not beckon me now. or ms
drew her gown aside that | might sir
by her
"You honor me. Sir Verrall"
NAY, mistress; II is ever the lady
who honoreth the knight when she az
cepts his company"
And once YOU swore that you were
rough of speech. not given To paying
compliments"
She cast down her eyes AZ she said
1t. She looked beautiful, and | was
In the mood to like her beauty.
said ] so?" asked, leaning toward
her until the scent of her hair was In
my nostrls.
Indeed you did"
You must have frowned then, sweet
mistress, or | could not have been -
ungallant When you smile the Ncrl
est churl could not help but say pref:
ty things"
Once II was said that could you use
your sword as you used your tongue
you would he n great warrior. Now
And now?' | asked. touching the
lace upon her sleeve In sort OF mute
caress.
"Ah, Sir VERBAL, you have proved
yourself with your sword yet | doubt
II 1t can work greater damage than
your tongue"
Each to It's business" ] answered
gayly--"the sword for the heart OF
man, the tongue for the heart of
woman"
ANY man or any wOmanT
NAY you wrong me; | vow II. The
man must he foe ms surely as the
woman one love"
Had you said so when you paid no
compliments might have believed
you" she whispered.
And | whispered lust as low
"Mistress. | will quarrel with you II
you believe me not now"
Quarrel" she said, with an anxious
look. a little hand laid upon my arm
"Then believe"
A hundred had bowed before her. vet
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-05-23

II you haven't the time 20 exercise
regularly Doan's Regulets will Dc.
vent constipation. They induce a
mild, easy, healthful action of tho
bowels without gripping. Ask your
druggist for them. 25c.
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No, Not the One

Please, m" says the new maid. In
London Opinion. announcing a visitor,
rs this the lady you told me always to
say you was out tor"