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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-25

To turn the hems of table linen easily and accurately, remove the needle from your sewing machine ,ad- just the hemmer to the desired length, and pass the goods through. They are then ready for hemming bv hand. This saves a great deal of tune and gives a straight, even hem.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-25

marriage occurred on Wednesday, November "A. but was kept a secret until yesterday
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-25
COTTON SUPPLY AND
 DISTRIBUTION REPORT
Especial from united Presa.,

Washington, Jan. 25.-The Census Bureau, today, issued a cotton sup ply and distribution report for the four months period ended Dec. 31, 1910, showing 1;832,520 bales, made beginning of the period; 1O,731,5O4 bales ginned and 60,976 bales in- ported. The distribution is: Exports, 4,673,94 bales; consumption, 1,676.- AZ bales, stocks at close of Decem- Der, 5,582,13S bales.
 Segregation of stocks held at close Of December is: Manufacturers. l. 356,436; independent warehouses. B. 023,21O; elsewhere. 1,19S,469 bales.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1911-01-04
RECENT DEATHS



Mrs. Peter Landry died Saturday
morning at the st. Johnsbury Hos
pital where she was taken on
Thursday suffering from grip and
the weakness of old age She was
a hard working, home loving woman,
laboring faithfully for husband and
children until the very last. Bridget
Fitzpatrick was born in Ireland "a
years ago and came to this country
when she was Is. She married Peter
Landry at st. Gregoire, Canada, ga
years ago and they were among the
first Roman Catholic families Of the
town. They were faithful attend
ants at Notre Dame church until ST.
Aloysius was organized. Five child
rem were born to them of whom only
one is living, John Landry of Winni-
peg, Manitoba. On account of his
sons remoteness much sympathy is
expressed for Mr.. Landry. The
funeral was held Monday morning
from st. Aloysius church, Rev. T. J..
Leonard, officiating.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1911-01-04
Keep your breath sweet.
A THREE DAYS FAIR.
u. G.. Il. To Hold Forth Feb. 2, 8 and
1-Much nO1nU

The food fair is coming sure. What
are you going to do about it? At
a meeting held Saturday night the
U. G. T. decided to hold the food
fair three days instead of two as
previously announced and the dates
will be February 2, and 4. Save
those dates and have no other en-
gagements as they will entertain you
afternoon and evening and every one
who attends will doubtless get lots
Of things to take home with them.
The entertainment committee are
going to give stage attractions both
afternoons and evenings of each day
and full orchestra will be in at
tendance all the time, and furnish
good music. The booth space is
more than half sold and will all
sell easily. The U. G. T. know how
to entertain and there will not be a
dull moment in the time you spend
at The Colonial while the food fair
is in progress.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1911-01-04

buildings were ample for Johnson's
schools but not for those plus the
normal school.
Since you have preached the sub
ject of publication of state expendi-
lures, in which / heartily concur,
may I suggest another case where
greater publicity may seem desir-
able? Does anyone outside the Of
fees of the Superintendent of Edu-
cation and the auditor know how the
states money was spent in the re-
cent greater Vermont educational
campaign? am informed that
most of the money was paid to a few
lawyers, editors, ETC., while the
teachers who took part in many
cases did not even receive their ex-
penses and in no cases any pay for
their services. Should not this
account be available in detail to the
public?
Very truly yours,
G. H. STEARNS.
johnson, Vermont,
January 2, 1911.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1911-01-04
ST. JOHNSBURY CENTER.
Village Votes to Have Electric
Iiohts.-The Officers.

At the village meeting on Monday
evening it was voted to put electric
lights in the village. The following
officers were elected: Clerk, L. D.
Stiles; moderator, G. w. Farr; COM
mittee, F. H. Wheeler, G. E. Johnson,
L. v. Menut; treasurer, G.. G. Sal
man; collector, Fl. G. Powers; audi
tors, George Wheeler, c. w. Farr !;
chief engineer, Walter Wheeler !;
1st assistant, Arthur Chaffee; End
assistant, Archie Goliath.
e. H. Hallett, lecturer of the
State Grange, will visit Hardwick,
Morrisville, Alburg and Sheffield on
official. business this week.
The following officers were elected
at Shepherd Pomona Grange on
Wednesday evening: Master, Charles
Whitney; overseer, Walter Hall;
steward, Arthur Orcutt; chaplain,
Mrs. Ida Brewer; secretary, Miss
Bertha Salman; treasurer, Charles
lett; Ceres, Hazel Jenness; Flora,
Ada Brown; Pomona, Minnie Peck; ;
assistant steward, Archie Goliath;
lady assistant steward, Mrs. A. B.
Goliath; gatekeeper, Charlie Brad
ley.
Mrs. A. A. Towne has been spend
ing a few days in Boston.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Piper and
children of st. Johnsbury spent Sun
day at Mrs. Irving Halls.
Mrs. Minnie Gognon, who has
been sick at Byron Wright's, has
gone to st. Johnsbury for while.
Mrs. Stephen Thurber of Coven-
try is spending few days with her
brother, William Mclaughlin.
Miss Mabel Greenwood of Barre
and James Greenwood of Massachu-
sets, have been spending the holt
days with their parents.
Miss Mildred Deos of Lyndon is
the guest of Mrs. M. D. Park.
Mrs. Hiram Pierce, who has been
very sick, is gaining slowly. Mrs.
Lewis Menut is also sick and Mrs.
Ward isn't so well.
Miss Grace Clark of St. Johns
bury has been the guest of Miss
Bertha Salman.
At the regular meeting of Green
Mountain Grange held Dec. 8, six
applicants were elected, two applica-
lions presented, and the following
officers elected: Master, e. A. Gray
overseer, G.. v. Perry; lecturer, Min
ME Peck; steward, P. p. Prescott;
asst. steward, Arthur Olcott; chap
lain, Mrs. Eliza Paige; treasurer,
Mrs. Mary Hallett; secretary, Stella
Allen; gatekeeper, James Lear
mouth; Ceres, Ruth Johnson; Po-
mona, Marie Beauregard; Flora,
Madalene Chaffee; lady asst. stew
ard, Mrs. Mary Olcott. There will be
public installation Saturday eve
ming, Jan. z.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1911-01-04
CABOT.

B. F. Davis has sold his mer-
camille business to Mr.. Keith of
Barre.
Miss Louise Morris is home from
Northfield, Mass, to spend her
vacation.
DR.. H. G. Williams is seriously
i'll with pneumonia. Chester Wal
Mrs. Nellie Pell of ST. Adams has
been here to see him.
The annual New Years dinner
was held at the Congregational
church Dec. 81.
B. j. Lance has gone to Newport
to visit his son Carroll. From
there he will go to Providence to
spend some time with his son Ar
thur, and later intends to visit his
son Henry in Denver, Col. His
daughter, Cora, is also there.
Mrs. Sarah Sprague died Dec. "a
| at the home of her son Walter
Mrs. Kate Morehouse and Miss
Luna are visitors at 3. C. Gould's.
Miss Nellie Williams is at home
from Torrington, Conn.
Mrs. Maud Walbridge is visiting
in Wallingford, Conn.
Ozias Pitkin is improving his
residence which he expects to- oc-
! cupy soon.
William Hartshorn is assisting
Mr.. Whitney in getting his wood.
Mr.. and Mrs. Aaron Witham are
visiting their son, the Rev. Ned
| Witham.
Merrill Dawson and wife went to
| North Montpelier Saturday evening
Dec. "a, to attend family Xmas
tree held at the home of her sister
Mrs. Clarence Martin. About 20
were present. Matthew BatcheldeI
and family also attended.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Lance have
returned from Massachusetts,.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Wheeler are
rejoicing over the birth of a daugh-
| ter.
There is also a new boarder al
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Neil
Knapp.
Alice Blodgett, Christine Cur
Erier, Sidney Dawson, Fred Dawson
and Earl Rogers are spending their
vacation at their homes.
Miss Dunn has gone to her home
| in Massachusetts, for an Xmas va
| cation.
Mrs. Jesse Drew is i'll.
Mrs. Norman Lyford was in Mont.
pelier, Friday, Dec. 80. She was &C.
companied by Mrs. Emery Put
nam.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1911-01-04
BEEN MARRIED so YEARS.
George Merrill and Wife CeIebrat-
ed Unusual Anniversary

ed unusual anniversary.
Although there was no public
celebration of the day Mr.. and Mrs.
George Merrill of this place observ-
ed their 60th wedding anniversary
on Sunday, Jan. 1. For the past
two years they have made their
home with their daughter, Mrs. III.
G. Hill, in this place; previous to
that time they were with their two
daughters in Haverhill, Mass, after
leaving their home in West Dan
vile about eight years ago. Mr.
Merrill was born in Hopkinton, N.
H., Sept. %, 1926, the only son of
Walter and Salome (Flagg) Mer-
rill, in family of four children.
He spent his younger years in Hop
kinton and later came to Green's
boro and Walden, going to West
Danville about 35 years ago, where
he had small farm and a shop,
where he continued his work as
householder and manufacturing
house fnishings. He has been a
member of Washburn Lodge, r. &
A. M, and of Diamond Chapter, o.
E. s., of Danville since 1865, and
is an interested member of the
Universalist church. Although he
is almost entirely deaf he attends
church nearly every Sunday. Aside
from his deafness his faculties are
unimpaired, but this prevents him
from active work He was for many
years the faithful correspondent for
the Caledonian from West Danville.
Mrs. Merrill was formerly Mary M.
Cheever, the third child in a family
of six children of Simeon w. and
Millicent (Powers) Cheever, and
was born in Greensboro, years ago
last July. At FL years of age she
was married to Mr.. Merrill and to
them were born seven children, five
of whom are living: Walter, now
in Los Angeles; Ida, Mrs. Clark,
and Finette, Mrs. Greenwood, both
of Haverhill, Mass, Augustus of
West Danville, and Eliza, Mrs. H. G.
Hill of this place. The f1ftieth an
niversary of their marriage was OBJ
served at their home in West Dan
vile, the children all being present
and joining with the neighbors in
the celebration Mrs. Merrill bears
her 81 years lightly, and would not.
be taken for woman over 60 years
old. She is active and enjoys the
companionship of neighbors and
friends.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1911-01-04
WOMAN'S CLUB.
Mrs. Frank Sreeter of Concord, N.
H., the Speaker at the January
Meeting.

The program for the January
meeting of the St. Johnsbury Wo-
mans Club was arranged by the
social science committee and con-
sisted of interesting account of the
work of the District Nursing associa-
ton in Concord, N. H., by Mrs. Lii
liam Carpenter Streeter of that city.
Mrs. Freelove Spaulding, chairman
of the committee, introduced Mrs.
Streeter as one who in her girlhood
went in and out the doors of our
Academy and was NJ stranger to
many members of the club. Mrs.
Streeter said that the association
at Concord was organized in 1899
and now employs two trained
nurses and four pupil nurses from
the insane hospital. One unique
thing about it is that anyone who
pays any amount however small
towards it's support becomes mem
Der thereby. Money is all raised by
subscription, never by entertain
ments or other schemes. The per-
manent fund of the association is
small, but a larger one is needed
with which to build home for the
nurses in which the diet kitchen
and headquarters of the association
may also be located. The associa-
ton does a large amount Of rural
work and hopes in time to secure
rural district nursing for New
Hampshire similar to that now car
ried on in parts of Canada. At the
close of the talk Mrs. Streeter an
swered questions and the club ex-
tended a rising vote of thanks for
her practical, interesting words.
At the business meeting which
preceded the program various mat
tiers were discussed. Mrs. Cross ex-
tended New Year greetings. The
secretary reported that the executive
ers could join the club, change in
the day of meeting seemed inadvis-
able.
The civics committee reported ar
rangements for an evening meeting
in one of the Summer street build
ings, probably on January 16, at
which Rev. Edward T. Fairbanks,
DIR. M. G.. Benedict and others will
speak to the parents of children in
grades z, 8, and
Mrs. Rebecca Fairbanks reported
a conference of the committee on
club house with L. S. Newton, archi-
tect, regarding three different plans,
one for a building purely for club
purposes, one containing stores and
Offices and one with an upper story
containing an apartment for a
caretaker and dormitories for young
ladies. Mr. Newton is to draw
enough plans for two of these build
ings, but either will cost consider
ably more than the sums heretofore
mentioned.
The education committee an
nounced meeting on Wednesday at
the home of the president. The
club voted SIS to the social COM
mittee for gentIemen's night Mrs
Cross referred to those club mem
bers who have recently been be-
reaved and the club voted that the
secretary write letters to Mrs. S. d.
Atwood, Mrs. Walter Brockway and
Miss Rosie B. Weeks.
After Mrs. Streeter's talk Mrs.
Emily Moves made a plea for the
local work of district nursing and
the social committee served tea.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1911-01-04
EAST sT. JOHNsRURY.

Rev. B. F. Butler Of st. johns
bury will preach here next Sunday
in exchange with Rev. E. e. Grant.
Miss Maude Ranney of Lyndon
Center has been visiting her aunt,
Mrs. E. S. Ranney.
The annual meeting and roll call
of the Congregational church will be
held in the vestry Wednesday. Din
ner will be served to ALL
w. S. Russell and Miss Abbie
Smith are on the sick list.
Christie Lyon was given surprise
party Saturday evening it being the
OCCASION of her 18th birthday Miss
Lyon was presented with a toilet set
by her young friends.
Arthur Brown who has been Wis
iting relatives here and at st. Johns
bury returned to his home in Wor-
cester, Mass, Monday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1911-01-04
Cure your sore throat.
PASSUMPSIC.

Edward Vigneault has moved to
Littleton.
Whooping cough has broken out
In the school here.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Charlie Warren the 28th.
The v. 1. society held their
Christmas sale Thursday evening
and took in about $40.
Ellen Louie is again clerking for
Mr. Pinney.
Jim Somers has had electric
lights put in to his house.
Carrie Wells is nursing in Dan
vile at Mr.. Hawkins.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1911-01-04
DIED AFTER ACCIDENT.
j. I'll. Smith Badly Injured While
Getting Sawdust at Mill.

James H. Smith, an employee of
Fred S. Hartman at his livery
stable, was badly hurt on Friday
at the mill of the National Floor
ing Co. Late in the afternoon he
was getting out load of sawdust
when his clothing caught in the
shafting and was completely torn from
his body. According to his own story
he was reaching for his basket when
his clothing became caught. His arm
was badly broken and he was taken
to Brightlook hospital to have it
set. He had not been we'll all sum-
mer and it is thought the shock
of his accident fastened his trouble,
Bright's disease. He died on Monday
and the remains were taken to
Walden for burial. He was 81 years
old and is survived by two brothers.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1911-01-04
A Two Million Dollar Savings Bank.

A Two Million Dollar Savings Bank
In July 1907, the assets of the La
noble County Savings Bank and
Trust Company of Hyde Park, Yer
mont, passed the Million Dollar
mark.
On the 31st day of December,
1910, they passed the Two Million
Dollar mark.
There is probably no parallel for
such a phenomenal growth in the
Saving Banks of any of our YER
mont villages, and we doubt very
much If it finds parallel in the viii
lagos of any other state.
There can be but one explanation
of this wonderful increase, and that
is the abiding and unlimited conf
dence of the people of Vermont in
the absolute safety of the Hyde Park.
Savings Bank.
And why should not the deposit.
ing public feel safe with reference to,
their deposits in this Bank? They
know that in the twenty-five years;
of it's existence, the management has.
been SO conservative, so painstaking
and so careful, that not a single dol
lar has been lost by poor note in all
these years.
It is results that tell.
The fact that no depositor has
ever lost dollar in sending money
by mail to this bank is a practical
guarantee of the absolute safety Of
banking by mail, if sent either by
Postal Money Order, Express Money
Order, Personal Check, Bank Check
or Registered Letter.
The Bank pays per cent. inter-
est, compounds semi-annually and
solicits a continuance of the conf
dence so generously extended dur
ing the past twenty-five years.
If any particulars are desired
either as to management, assets, IL
abilities, class of investments, or
otherwise, write the Treasurer, F.
M. Culver or the President, Carroll
S. Page, Hyde Park, Vermont
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1911-01-04
Y. N. c. A. NOTES

But one game was PLAYED in the pool
tournament during the week, in which d.
c. Stiles was defeated by w. A. Wright.
Two clubs have just been started with
the boys the past week. The Boys
Sunday Club the object of which is ito
promote the Christian character of its
members, by means of Bible study, talks.
discussions. and social fellowship"
This club is open to all boys over twelve
years of age, whether members OF the
Association or not.
The other club is named the ~. M. c..
A. Boys Reading Club and has for its
furnish the Y. Nd. c. A. with a good
boys library, and to promote higher
ideal in literature and character. !"
Charles A. Stanley has presented this
club with a fine black walnut. case for
books. Bach boy will give two cents a
week to purchase new books.
The results of the bowling tourn ament
for the past week are as follows:
Fairbanks Office, SIS 611 e37 1886
Dec % of Srsas' s ss8 e ea7 eo 500 1852
The team standing Dec. 81 was:
Professionals, ID
Fairbanks Office, Il
Toilers. 10
A number of men and boys have regis
tered to enter the First Aid to the Injured
class which will start on Saturday, Jan.
Z, in charge of Drs. Ross and Aldrich.
The Academy boys are at their train
ing again after the vacation. It is ex-
pected that the Athletic meet will be a
big success and the winning class will
have to do some good hard work to get
the Blackshaw Trophy
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1911-01-04
HURT WHILE CoAsTING.

Theodore, the i've years old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. George F. Chamber
lain was hurt while coasting on
Caledonia street Monday morning,
but not so badly as was at first
feared. When he reached Portland
street he ran into DR.. w. B. Fitch's
automobile. He struck the mud
guard and when found was uncon-
scious but it proved that the worst
injuries were to his head, a bad
flesh wound and a deep cash three
and a half inches long. He was
doing well yesterday and no bad eff
fects are anticipated.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1911-01-04
The team standing Dec. 81 was:
SOCIAL EVENTS.
Rev. and Mrs. A. p. Grint Receive
at Their New Home.

at Their New Home.
Rev. and Mrs. Alfred Poole Grint
entertained a large number of
church people and friends on Mon
day afternoon from three to five and
in the evening from eight to ten at
a New Years reception. The house
was attractively decorated with
Christmas green's and cut flowers,
and DR.. and Mrs. Grint welcomed
everyone cordially. Refreshments
were served in the dining room
which was in charge of Miss Vir-
GINA Grint. In the afternoon Mrs.
w H. Sargent and Mrs. John Rick
ably poured and in the evening Mrs.
w. S. Boynton and Mrs. F. G.
Bundy. Misses Mary Grint, Eu-
genia Scott and Pauline Wallace
passed refreshments in the afternoon
and again in the evening.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1911-01-04
SOUTH WALDEN.

At the spelling school held at the
schoolhouse Thursday evening,
Gladys 3. Dow won in the first sec
ton with Ella R. Newton, Glenna NJ
Perkins, and Thelma e. harrington,
Jennie B. Goodnough next in order.
In the general contest Ella R. New
ton and Jennie B. Thurston went
down leaving Ai1een r. Perkins, Mrs.
N. Fl. Mckay and Carroll r. GLE
standing. They all missed the word
"authoritatively.'
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1911-01-04
TRIAL SET FOR APRIL IL.

The trial Of Mrs. ]. Marshall
Dodge which was continued to Janu-
airy has been postponed until
April IL by Judge Stanton and bail
has been increased to $4,000. The
change in date was made necessary
by the absence of states attorney
Amey at legislature.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1911-01-04
Cure your sore throat.
WALDEN.

A spelling school was held at
Walden Heights schoolhouse
Wednesday evening, Dec. %. In
the grades Leo G. Burbank won.
Next in order were Glen M. Kay,
Gertrude A. Woods, Arthur J. Ber-
geron, Clifton H. Rogers. In the
general contest, Maude Bergeron
won. Next in order were Carroll F.
Gile, Ethan Garfield, Leo. G. Bur-
bank, Glen M. Kay.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1911-01-04

Christmas exercises were observ-
ed in both churches with a good at
tendance.
little daughter, Ethel, at Frank
Kenerson's
Mrs. Lois Kimball has been q.
recent guest in town.
Joseph Lance was in town a few
days ago.
Miss Gertrude Witham, who has
been at home for a vacation, has
returned to her work for Mrs. M. s.
Haines.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1911-01-04
OffIcers Seized 81 Plnts.

Following a. slight disturbance in
the household of Thomas Morrison,
in Caldbeck's block, last Friday,
at which time the police made
an investigation, but found moth
ing to warrant any action,
it was decided in the states attor-
ney's Office to look over the afore-
said premises and verify if possible,
suspicious of long standing that
Morrison was engaged in some bust
ness far more remunerative than
the lodging business. Accordingly
Rolf Searles, acting for States Attor-
ney Simonds, and accompanied by
Chief of Police Hall and Officer Fin
ley, made a most thorough search of
the apartments for goods of a con-
traband nature, with the result that
81 pints of blended whiskey, neatly
from beneath a false threshold be-
tween two rooms.
Both in quantity, and unless the
label is misleading, in quality, the
raid was a great success, marred
only by the nOn-appearance of Nor
rison to receive his official guests. It
is probable that he will be found and
brought back to identify his small
army which now rests securely I'M
der a blanket in cell 3'3'' at police
headquarters, and incidentally to tell
those who may want and have a
right to know, why he did it, But
whether he is located or not the au-
thorities are confident that they
have destroyed one of the chief
sources of supply in the liquor traf-
fic in ST. Johnsbury and are well sat
isfied with their afternoons work.