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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1913-04-16
CHURCH NOTES

First Church of Christ, Scientist.
Pythian Building. Sunday morning
service, 1O.45. Subject, Doctrine of
Atonement" The reading room is in
the same building and is open
daily, except Sunday, from 2.3O to
5 p. m, also Saturday evening from
100 to y.
At Grace Methodist Episcopal
church on Sunday morning the Rev.
Peter Black will officiate. The reg
ular sessions of Bible school and
Epworth League will be held as usu-
al. An Academy service will be
held in the church at seven o'clock,
when the pastor will address the
students. The Glee Clubs of the
Academy will be in charge of the
special music throughout the ser
vice. ALI friends of the students and
Academy are cordially invited to
attend.
In the absence of the pastor last
Sunday the North church pulpit was
occupied by Rev. Henry G. Newell of
Demorest, Ga, who spoke most in
terestingly of the work Piedmont
College is doing for the mountain
whites. At the afternoon service the
choir repeated the Easter music as
sisted by Walter e. Block of st.
Petersburg, Russia, on the violin.
The congregation of the South
church had a surprise Sunday morn
ing when part of the music was rem
dered by a girls chorus which has
been drilled by Mrs. Herbert w.
Blodgett with Miss Alice Hall at the
piano. They were stationed in the
gallery at the rear of the church
and proved a great addition to the
musical portion of the service.
The North and South churches
will hold a union service this even
ing at the South church to listen to
G.. N. Gutterson of the American
Missionary Association.
Hugh Mackinnon has been taking
an extended trip with the Dart
mouth glee club and during his abb
sence the organ at St. Andrews has
been acceptably played by Miss
Pauline Wallace. Mr.. Mackinnon
will resume playing next Sunday.
Church of the Messiah, Universe
list. Preaching by the pastor at
1870 a. m. The Y. P. G. U. meet
ing at p. m, in the vestry will be
in charge of Division c. Boy Scouts
Tuesday evenings. Rehearsals for
Young Peoples chorus on Monday
and Thursday evenings. Quartet
and vested chorus assist at the
morning service.
At the First Baptist church the
subject of the sermon Sunday morn
ming will be I'm His Own Dialect"
and in the evening "Sin, It's Gain
and Its Loss" This Wednesday eve
ming the pastor will give an illustra-
ted lecture on Mexico.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1913-04-16
RECENT WEDDINGS


A wedding of much interest to ST.
Johnsbury people took place at
West Newton, Mass, Tuesday even
ing, April 8, when Miss Harriet
Rogers Fowler, daughter of Rev.
and Mrs. Charles Joseph Fowler,
became the bride of Alvin Clark
Noyes, of the Passumpsic Savings
Bank. The wedding took place at
the home of the bride on Fountain
street and a reception followed.
Many of the society people of West
Newton and vicinity were present
and the North country was also rep
resented by guests.
The house decorations were con-
fined to carnations, ferns and palms,
white carnations and asparagus
ferns being employed in the room
where the ceremony took place. The
brides father performed the cere-
mony, the double ring service be-
ing used.
The bride looked very beautiful
in a gown of cream white satin, cut
en- traine, and wore long wedding
veil. Her sister, Mrs. Carl Pick
hardt, was matron of honor and
Miss Dorothea Miller of Hartford,
Ct, acted as bridesmaid. Mr.. Pick
hardt was best man. Richard Wilder
of Whitefeld was one of the ushers.
Miss Margaret Woods of Littleton,
the brides niece, was flower girl.
She was dressed in white Madeira
over pink silk, with yoke of Irish
point lace. Mrs. Fowler, the brides
mother, wore a handsome gown of
black satin brocade.
During the reception which fol-
lowed large number passed by the
receiving line. Delightful music by
a harpist was rendered. Refresh
ments were served by a Newton ca
terer. Mr.. and Mrs. Noyes later left
for wedding trip to New York, At
lantic City and Washington. They
will be at home after July /, at
st. Johnsbury.
Mr.. Noyes is a graduate of the
Littleton high school and of Dart
mouth college and is a young man
of much ability. The popularity of
the couple was shown by the wealth
of gifts, which included many beau
tiful and valuable things.
Mead-Merchant
Barney M. Mead, the popular
salesman for the w. A. Wright gar
age and Miss Rena Merchant, a pop
ular operator for the Passumpsic
Telephone Co., were quietly mar
ried at seven o'clock Wednesday
evening at the North church par
sonage, Rev. George w. G. Hill, d.
D., performing the double ring GER
emony. Their only attendant was
the groom's sister, Miss Emma L.
Mead. The bride wore her brown
travelling suit. They are boarding
for the present at II Main street
Mrs. Mead who has been with the
telephone company for a number of
years is to succeed Mrs. Benjamin F.
Streeter the first of May as chief
operator.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1913-04-16
RECENT DEATHS.
Mccormick

The remains of Michael McCor
mick were brought here Thursday
from Pittsburgh, where he died
Tuesday for burial and the funeral
was on Friday morning from St.
Aloysius church with interment in
Mt Calvary cemetery. Mr.. Nc
Cormick is remembered here by
many of the older residents of the
town for he made his home here
many years, going from here to Leb-
anon Is years ago to reside. He re-
tired from business seven years ago
and a year ago went to Pittsburgh
to live with his daughter, Mrs. H. o.
Trouville. He was born in st. Syl-
vestre, P. O., rs years ago, one of
a family of IL children. At IL
years of age he began to take care
of himself and became a blacksmith,
the same trade which four of his
brothers followed. At Is he moved to
Maine and a short time later came
to st. Johnsbury where he was en-
pIoyed by E. and T. Fairbanks and
Co. In 1860 he married Mary Nc
CURE of ST. Agath, P. O., who died
when her children were young.
Later he married Mrs. Mary Hop
kins of Lancaster. He was the
father of eight children of whom
three are deceased and the living
are A. J. Mccormick of Boston, B.
H, of Newark, N. J., Mrs. ]. E.
Vallee of New York City, Mrs. H.
o. Trouville of Pittsburgh, and G.
w, of Berkeley, Cal. All the children
except the one in California attend
ed the funeral as did also brother,
John R., of Montpelier and nep-
hew A. j., of Hardwick. Another
brother, Anthony, of this place and
one sister also survive him.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1913-04-16
LOCAL GATHERINGS

The attention of farmers gem
orally and WOodWorkers and black
smiths especially is called to the
statement Of the Homestead Realty
company in this issue. Some I'M
usual opportunities which should be
thoughtfully considered.
George H. Stuart has sold his
farm at West Barnet to Harley Es-
den of Peacham, consideration
about $4,000.
Miss Kate E. Wakefield enter
tanned the Art class of the st. Johns
bury Woman's Club at her home on
Winter street Tuesday afternoon,
April 8, at which time a very pleas
ing and profitable program was CIV
en-. The subject which was discuss
ed was Colonial Architecture" both
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1913-04-16
woman,s Club House Association

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Woman's Club House
association was held Monday after
noon at Pythian Hall. The reports
for the year were given and it was
voted to change the bylaws so that
the next annual meeting may be
held at the club house. The old
board of directors we're elected with
the exception of Mrs. w. H. Wor-
then who takes the place of Mrs.
Emelie l.. Eastman, resigned The
directors organized by re-electing
the old officers.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1913-04-16

The Henry B. Harris estates pro-
duction of "The Country Boy" a
play of city life, met with approval,
last Tuesday evening, at The Col
onial. The play is based on the con-
ception that man is not a failure
until he admits it himself and that
it is in the crucible of experience
that one must find himself. 1t is
very simple story and through it
move those two trumps, humor and
pathos. Jason Richards as Tom Will
son, the leading figure of the play,
was very ikeable and William Nor
ran, as Joe Weinstein, a theatre
ticket speculator, lent a great deal
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1913-04-16
GIVEN A SURPRISE
Pleasant Party in Honor of Gladys
PerrigO


PerrigO
The home of Frank Perrigo, South
Main street was the scene of a very
enjoyable affair on Monday evening
when his daughter, Miss Gladys,
was given a surprise party by her
many friends. Throughout the eve
ming fine musical selections were
given by the Beer orchestra which
consisted of Mrs. Owen Beer, piano;
Owen Beer, violin; John Lanctot,
cornet; Harold Reed, trombone; Mel
son Hitchcock, clarinet. Solos we're
sung by Mrs. Herbert Wellfoot,
duets by Mrs. Wellfoot and Mrs. A.
S. Copp and trios by Mrs. Wellfoot,
Mrs. Copp and c. G. Wellfoot. In
behalf of the neighbors and
friends George Farr presented Miss
Gladys with a handsome mahogany
center table. Cake and coffee were
served and all present report a de-
1ightful time.
On Friday evening friends gave
Mrs. James Robinson of the Fair
banks Ground Road, who has been
an invalid for several years with
rheumatism, a surprise party pre-
senting her with post card shower,
a birthday cake and a bouquet of
carnations. The guests brought
their own refreshments of cake and
coffee.
Mrs. Reginald w. Turner enter
tanned q few ladies on Friday af-
ternoOn in honor of her sister, Miss
Myrtle Davis of Arlington. Mass.
Progressive whist was played at
three tables and delicious refresh
ments were served by the hostess.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1913-04-16
GOSSARD CORSETS
Lace in Front

Miss Mary }. Field of Chicago, COrsetIere
of wide exPerIence.w will be at our shop Wednes-
day and Thursday, April % and "a to Fit
GoSSaFd.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1913-04-16
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE
ESTATE OF ALMIRA ANNIS.
Apply at Mill.

The undersigned, having been appointed
by the Honorable Probate Court for the Dis
trict of Caledonia. Commissioners to receive,
examine, and adjust the claims and demands
of all persons against the estate of Almira
Annis, late of Barnet. VT. in said District,
deceased, and all claims exhibited in Offset
thereto, hereby give notice that we will meet
for the purpose aforesaid, at the residence of
b. r. Smith, in the town of Barnet, in said
District, on the 25th day of April and 26th
day of September next, from IL O'Clock a. m.
until O'Clock p. m, on each of said days
and that six months from the 25th day of
April, A. ID. 1913 is the time limited by said
Court for said creditors to present their
claims to for examination and allowance.
Dated at Barnet, this 9TH day of April,
A. d. 1913.
BYRON X. SMITH.
ELMER H. Jackie,
Commissioners.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1913-04-16

is Mrs Carl Jewell of Barton. She
was a member of the New England
Order and of the Woman's Relief
Corps. The funeral will be at four
O'Clock this afternoon from the
First Baptist church and the re-
mains will be taken to Athol, Mass,
for interment beside her first hus-
band
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1913-04-16
Wheeler

Ida, wife of ]. r. Wheeler of
WOIcott, died Sunday morning at
Brightlook after a long, lingering
illness. She was So years old and
is survived by her husband and two
sons and a daughter by a former
marriage. One of the sons is M. E.
Briggs of Newport and the daughter
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1913-04-16

At The Queen City Cotton Co., Bur-
lington. VT Steady work, good pay.
Learners taught free and receive pay
while learning. Good tenements; mod
crate rents.
Apply at Mill.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-07-02
MEMS FINE CLOTHING.

Two and three piece Suits in
Serge, Worsteds, Black and
Fancy Cassimeres. All this Sea-
sons gOOdS.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-02-28
A PARCEL POST BABY.

Nashville. Mich, Feb. Is Mail
Carrier Lowell, who has route out
of Ncrmontvillc, has the record for
queer parcel post packages in this
vicinity. One day this week hc
found a carefully packed parcel
stamped and labeled according TO
rule, in mail box in front Of the
home of Bert Stevens. The pack.
age weighed a few ounces less than
eleven pounds and was in every way
ready for delivery at an address far
thcr down the x. r. ID. route.
Mr.. Lowell soon discovered thai
the parcel contained live animal OF
some kind and investigation pro, ed
tl'at a very live baby about six weeks
old was making this strange trip Ia
its aunt's home
Mrs. George Bosworth, a sister o,
Mrs. Stevens, was waiting for her
male" when the carrier arrived and
warmly welcomed the little visitor
Who says parcel post isn't a good
thing?
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-02-28
w K JACKSON ARRANGING
TOUR FOR HARDWARE MEN

"" take tho following from 'h'
proceedings Of the kissimmec Board
.oi Trade held Monday night, PUB
lishod in The kissimmec journal.
"Sccretarv johnson read "A com l.
nunication from W. X. jackson. See
rotary of the Florida Retail Hard
Y are Association, this gentleman re-
SIDES in Lakeland and is arrangins
a tour of the State hardware dealers
after their convention In Jackson
Vile. which closes March = II ~
the intention Of Mr.. Jackson TO have
a solid train Of the dealers travel
over the State. stopping here aud
there TO Wow the different places oi
interest. kissimmco was Included
in the intinerary. 4 committee COM
posed of w B Makinson. Ross
Graves. Il u Waring and y. u. tar-
son. local hardware dealers was ap-
pointcd TO confer with Mr.. Jackson
and assist the regular entertainment
committee of the BOARD II ladies
come with the visitors, the chapter
House organizations will be request
ed to provide receptions for the
guests"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-02-28
ILLINOIS CLUB WILL MEET
TOMORROW AFTERNOON.

The Illinois club will hold a meet
ing tomorrow afternoon at 1880 in
the Board of Trade rooms. The exc
cutiyc board will meet at 2:3U for
the purpose Of discussing business
an hour before the regular club
meeting. Plans for the celebration
OF Illinois Day will be made and the
committee appointed. You are eligi-
bic to membership in this thriving
organization if you have ever lived
In Illinois, or if your father. mother,
husband or wife is a member of the
club. II you have not had an Op-
portunity to sign the constitution.
come to the meeting tomorrow and
sign it there.
The Illinois Day celebration last
year was Il great success. but the
members are enthusiastically prom
ising to have something better this
year. The gathering brought to-
gcther some of our older and some
o: our newer citizens and the result
was more neighborly feeling that
is of benefit to all concerned and to
the city in general But the influ-
encc of the day went far beyond the
limits of Lakeland: the Telegram
and News printed a full account Of
the occasion and hundreds OF copies
o. these papers were sent to as many
homes in the Middle West. The
words Of friendship and encourage
ment that the speakers gave here
TO our people from Illinois were read
two thousand miles away, where
they were positive evidence that the
stranger from other States is well
coined and is happy In Lakeland.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-02-28
CONGRESS TAKES
UP SUFFRAGE
Opponents Declare Trouble Would
Result Should Negro Women
Get Ballot.
(By Associated Press. J

Washington, Feb. Is CONGRESS
has taken up woman Suifrag" IN
earnest by the DESIGNATION of Il sub.
committee headed by Representative
Ilohson, of Alabama. to inquire into
lic report whether il would be best
to leave the question To a cOnstitu-
tional amendment or to the action
OF the several States. Porter, OF
pcnnsy ylvania; Tribhle. of Georgia
and other members of the sub-cOh
mittee. opponents OF the constitu.
tional amendment form. point t.
problems probable in the Southern
at.s. should negro women get tho
ballot.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-02-28

palts oi the district The plan is alb
solutcIy impartial, fair and just 20
all. Incidentally, IL will enable the
city of Lakeland to carry out the
original plans of the work of sew
rage, which otherwise must be cur
tailed
II il is felt that saO,0OV will not
lr sufficient to do all that Is re-
qcired. let the bond proposition be
Tor $4,000. Only. no matter what
the amount, let II be equally divided.
and one-half expended on the north
side and Onc-half on the south side
The Legislature will meet in thir-
Is days. In six weeks from now, II
pressure Is brought to bear on that
hody by the several municipalities
Interested, favorable action may be
secured as to the ratification of the
constitutional amendment allowing
schoOl districts to bond. II is time
for action now. The main thing is
10 agree upon a plan. A great dea.
Of preliminary work could be dom
while waiting for the Legislature to
act. Every day is precious, and
should be utilized SO that there shall
De no delay in the progress OF this
pressing work.
various plans have been proposed
ana. for one reason or another. have
been dropped. The last one was
abandoned because the advice oi
counsel showed that it would clearly
ne in conflict with the law. The
pian we offer has none of the obiec-
tions that have afflicted those pre-
Eiously suggested. Perhaps it has
some defect that we have overlooked
u SO, we would be glad to hav., the
objectionable feature pointed out
Let us hear from the people. Is
'he suggestion We offer worth any-
thine! ~ not, have you somethin
10 oner? Let us reason and take
council together. But. above all
things. let us do SOMETHING to
remedy the present deplorable condi-
tion Of school matters, and LEI us do
II soon.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-02-28
L. EXCHANGE REPLIES TO
IR BLANCHARDS INQUIRY

I9''f lakeland Evening Tele-
In reply to the inquiry OF
''aiehard in yesterdays issue
iaper, will say that we are
md any Of the buyers who
| 1s s235 per box for oranges
'rees
sHange does not buy or
II is simply an asso-
orange growers, formed
rose Of improving the
Aahdling and selling this
-aout any profit what
Citrus Exchange. We
ne impression that ey-
Interested in this ques-
have been better in
regard to the Exchange
~er gets just what his
|, for, less expense Of pick
sias and selling.
,,.AND .s,eN CITRUS GROWERS
AssoclArloN. ~
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-02-28
THE KIND OF DEMOCRAT
TOM MARSHALL IS

Indianapolis, Feb. 2> Thomas Z
Marshall, vice prosident-clcc,. toda
refused i,Aoo That amount was
carried in the regular appropriation
bill to reimburse Marshall for monr,
spent for house rent, light, heat an =
water during his four years as 20,
crnOr Of Indiana. The former 90,
ernor said he did not believe the al
preparation is constitutional an.i
sent word 10 the conference cOmnit
t." TO strike ont tho 81. 500
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-02-28
AFTER LONG TRIP HKERS AT
LAST COMPLETE JOURNEY.
Parade Through the Streets Was
Most Remarkable Ever Wit.
messed in Washington.
lBy Associated Press. (,

Washington. Feb 2S. With the
arrival Of Gen. Rosalie Jones ana
her army of suffragist sisters cont
hined with Il mass meeting of anti
sulfrasists, the capital was the scene
today Of a desperate battle OF Oratory
between the opposing camps. Great
acti,lt! WAS marked al both head
quarters.
General Jones. with her suffrage
army. marched triumphantly into
the capital about noon They went
through the capitol grounds, and
down Pennsylvania avenue with IN
escort of local sympathizcrs and
citizens which fairly chokcd the
l"cts and delayed traffic. II was
one oi tn" most remarkable stree:
Il, nDuStrat ions ever seen here,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-02-28
TAFT GOES TO AUGUSTA.
GA. GUEST OF CITY.

Wellington. Feb. 2s.-Fnal or.
rangements for the departure OF
President and Mrs Taft for Augusta,
Ca, March 4. were completed -oday.
They will leave Washington In a pri-
vate car and probably by special
train over the Atlantic Coast Line
railway shortly after 3 O'Clock that
day and are due In Augusta early
March 5. 4 committee of Augusta
citizens is expected here to escort
their guests South
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-02-28
Let Us Get Acipe Nov For The
Tefferment OF School Conditions
tEditorial.)

IN" proposition recently outlined
ia this paper, 10 secure proper scho :.
facilities for Lakeland has been la
orably commented on by people "
have heretofore held widely diver.
sent views IL seems that II may
lead to som. plan that all may agr'"
upon, and which may be pushed to Il
successful issue by the united ciio,t
nt all the citizens of the school rs
trict
The proposition, in brief. eontcm-
plates the bonding OF the I.akclant
school district for $40 .00o; the SAL
oi the present school property by the
ci,s 10 the district for $4,000; the
e,pcnditur. of 10000 in improve
ments on the present school prop
erty. the remaining f2a.0oo ~
the bond issue To be used for the
purchase of site and the erection
o, a school building on the south side
oi the railroad
This paper does not wish TO ap-
pear in the attitude Of debating 10
those in charge OF school affairs. II
Is not welded TO the plan suggested.
but Is entirely willing to support any
better plan that may be offered IL
has no interest in the matter other
than desire to be helpful 10 all the
people Of the community. II has no
prejudice. but feels that TO satisfy
all the people policy OF equal and
exact justice to all parties and all
sections must be pursued.
Its plan would involve the expen-
diture ~ exactly the same sum Of
money for school purposes on the
north side and on the south side,
the reimbursement of the city FOR
the money II has thus far expended
on school property, which the Law
says must be owned by the school
district: the location of school
houses so that they may be as nearly
:, possible equi-distant from all
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-02-28
TAFT SENT WEBB
BILL TO HOUSE
WITH HIS VETO
DECLARE BILL IS NOT CONSTl'
TUTIONAL.
This Opinion Is Said to Be Enter
tained by Lawyers Of Cabinet
and Senate.
(By Associated Fress.)

Washington, Feb. 2S.-Bef0re
Taft left the White House today 10
attend Il cabinet meeting, he took up
his veto of the Webb bill prohibiting
the illegal transportation of liquor
into dry States. The cabinet meet
ing was shortened to enable the
president to work on the message in
time to return the bill to the House
before 1t adjourned Taft and most
O! the lawyers of the cabinet and
Senate have held the bill uncOnsti-
tutiOnal.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-02-28
MMULLEN IS AT HEAD
OF ANTl.SAL0ON LEAGUE

jacksonville, Fob. ~. Hon. Don
{ McMullen was Yesterday highly
honorcd by the Anti-SalOon League
o, Florida in convention assembled
II this city by his election to the
STATE presidency Of the Anti-SalOOn
League
Mr. McMullen delivered most
stirring address to the convention to-
nlght At the close of the address
II, Mas presented by the Women s
Christian Temperance Union with a
tions.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-02-28
S%llLL SURGERY DIDN'T CURE

.ulfaIo. y. y, Feb. Is Edward
E. Giinmoll, "A forger. who obtained
release from Danncmorc prison two
wears ago by submitting TO "A sIr.i a
aeration on his skull. which "n-
lists believed would cure him Of Grim
nal tendencies. was sentenced 70
Auburn prison for life today on a
burglary charge. Grimmel had .hrce
pre-, io,Is convictions for felony
AGAINST him.