St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1911-11-08
VERMONT NOTES.

Springfield, Oct. 3d.. was at one time
one of the most prosperous farmers
there. Several years ago he decided
his farm to his daughter with the
understanding that he should be car
ed for by her. The son-in-law made
failure of the farm and the poor nom
agenerian ended his days at the
town farm.
The postofice clerks of the state
are invited to meet at Bellows Falls,
Nov. 10, to form a state association,
auxiliary to the National association.
Charles Storms, for 27 years dry
goods merchant at Rutland, died on
October 80 at the age of 81 years. He
was born in Germany and began his
business career as a peddler. At the
time of his death he was interested
in several stores in Rutland and in
others at Keesville and Pittsburgh.
Middlebury has been quite excited
of late over an examination of milk
which showed that farmers had been
watering the milk furnished the Bos-
ton Dairy Co.
Henry J. Plant of Burlington, who
left his wife on August Is to go to
New York, has never been traced
and his wife has given up all hope
Of ever seeing him again. He was in
poor health and had 5000 in his
pockets. His wife is obliged to work
out to support herself and tehih two
children
The medical department of the
University of Vermont opened Oct
80 with a class Of about so. Ten
members of the faculty have given up
their practice and will devote all
their time to their college work.
The estate left by the late Col.
Albert Clark amounted to $8,215.13
and an insurance policy of $4,000 in
addition.
The last $1,000 of the 100000
fund for Middlebury college has been
raised. A pledge of $4,000 from
friend of the chairman of the fl
nance committee and $4,000 from
Hon. Levi P. Morton were among the
last subscriptions.
Joseph Rookie of Burlington, the
II year old boy who was concerned
in the robbery of the White store at
state industrial school at Vergennes.
1t was thought that he was influence
ed to evil by older companions.
NILS. I10uIy Wv CHS Has given OL.
Pauls church at Burlington a new
organ to cost $4,000 and Mrs. L. G.
Clark of New York has given a like
end of the church.
Mrs John Migh1ierini of Mont
pelier was struck by an electric car
on Oct. 80 while trying to rescue
her three year old child who
10 o1z
torman was unable to, stop the car
but lowered the fender and picked |
up the child. The mother was drag
ged some distance but no bones were
broken.
Llewellyn Kent, who had been held
n Jail at Newfane, charged with the
murder of o. G. Capen, of West
Fownshend was released as the au-
opsy at the state laboratory found
hat death was caused by paralysis
# the heart.
Rev. L. J. hamburg of the First
Baptist church at Montpelier has re-
igned to go to Saco, Me-, where he
las a call to a large parish.
Rev. DR.. William S. HaZen of
Beverly, Mass, for 40 years pastor
# the Congregational church at
'orn at Hartford, August Is, 1886,
nd graduated from the University
# Vermont and Andover Theological
eminary.
About 1900 barrels of apples have
cen shipped from Fisk's dock at Isle
"a Motto and there are 500 to 1000
nore to ship. They brought good
rices. ,
Eddie Fish of Chester shot a wild
at last week which weighed 1874 II
ounds Mr.. Fish was hunting for
quirrels when Mr.. Cat was seen
oming towards him about four rods I
way. There had been several of
hese animals seen in that vicinity
ut this one was a better specimen
han usual.
+. Arthur A. Carleton of West New
ury is in New York City with an ex-
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