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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1913-01-22
EAsT sr. JoHNsRURY

Mrs. Ella Potter and Miss Freda
Russell are i'll with the prevailing
distemper.
John Potter has finished work at
the creamery and Mr.. Ford of Coven-
try has been engaged as butter max
er.
The Ladies' society will meet with
Mrs. O.. M. Dodge Thursday. This In
the annual business meeting of the
society.
Carl Locke went to Boston last
week to enlist in the navy but owing
to a slight defect in hearing he was
unable to pass the physical exam
nation. He is now in Lowell with
friends and hopes TO find a position
there.
Little Earl Wark seems to have
more than his share OF Illness this
winter. He had partially recovered
from a severe sickness and now
has the measles.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1913-01-22
NORTH DANvILLE
Spelling Schools Postponed on Ac
count of ickness-Personals

count of icknesS-PerSOnaIs
Owing to so much sickness
throughout the town the spelling
schools which were to have been
held this month are postponed until
the month of May.
A convenience which will be very
much appreciated by the ladies was
the partitioning off of kitchen in
the yestry of the Free Baptist
church the past week. The work
was done by Robert Fitzpatrick.
Mrs. J. B. Higgins is spending
some time in Mortified the guest o.
relative. Mrs. George Mitchell.
Mrs. Guy Harris and Mrs. Harry
Stanton of ST. Johnsbury were the
guests of Mrs. Lizzie s. Stanton last
Thursday.
Mrs. Fred Meade and Mrs. Percy
Hodges and son, Clifton of st. Johns
bury spent the day with Mrs. Eliza
beth Blewitt. last Wednesday.
Mildred e. Colby has returned
tives in Fitchburg, Mass, and Lit
Teton, N. H.
Guy D. Clifford and G. c. Massey
were in Walden on a business trip
one day last week.
The Rev. J. B. Higgins spent few
days the past week in Walden, tho
guest of Mrs. Alvin Simpson.
Lydia, Arthur and Rosina Lebbey
visited friends in North Concord last
week.
Mrs. Adna Clifford who has been
quite i'll for the past two weeks
is improving. Her niece, Mrs. Aus
tin Williams of Cole Corner was
with her a portion of last week.
Eva Emmons of St. Johnsbury
was at the home of her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Emmons over Sun
day.
e. H. Harlow of Passumpsic and
his nephew, Leslie e. Tibbits of
Knowlton, P. O., were the guests Of
Mrs. E. M. Massey and family the
first of the week.
Miss Florence I. HIATT visited her
father, B. A. HIATT, who is at Bright
look hospital for treatment last Sat
urday. She reports him as slowly i'm
proving. M
Mrs, Fred. Berry came to the
home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
George D. Gilman, last Sunday from
Brightlook hospital, where she has
been for the past three weeks.
Mr.. Ingalls, has charge or the
creamery during the absence Of Mr.
HIATT.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1913-01-22
EAST RYEGATE

Arthur Carter was badly injured
last week by a kick from his horse.
breaking three ribs.
Elizabeth and Willie Waterhouse
are new victims of the measles.
Mrs. John Markham of Woods
vile, N. H., was the guest of her
mother, Mrs. Reuben Chamberlin.
Thursday and Friday of last week.
John Cocoran of Wilder was an
over Sunday guest at Mrs. Reuben
Chamberlin's.
Mrs. Bertha Manning of Peacham
is working for G. B. Wallace.
Sh0rtsleeves and Reynolds Of
Woodsville, commenced work on
Charles Beaumere's new house, Mon
day.
Mrs. George Shortsleeves and
daughter are visiting her parents
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1913-01-22

Chester Veasie, Ida and Myrtle
Smith, George Pike OF Groveton, N.
H., Mr.. and Mrs. J. Roy Squires OF
Montpelier, Master Paul Squires,
Mrs. Luna Day and son, Martin Day
of Piermont, N. H., r. P. Webster Of
Lakeport, N. H., Miss Olive Webster
Mr.. and Mrs. o. H. French of Lis
bon, N. H., and Misses Martha and
Marion French, Mrs. Morris Hunt of
McIndoes. After ample justice to
one Of Mrs. Blodgett's good turkey
dinners the happy gathering adj
journed wishing the aged couple
continued happiness and health.
Two of the children, w. w. Web
ster of Lakeport, N. H., and Mrs.
G. w. Blair of Wilder, and their
families were unable to be present.
Out of this large family there has
been but one death, Henry d. Web
ster, who died about % years ago,
whose wife was Edna Turner, left
with four children who are still
living.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1913-01-22
NEwBURY
served Their 65th Wedding
Anniversary

About 80 relatives and friends
gathered at the home of Mrs. H.
Blodgett Jan. 2, the occasion being
the 65th anniversary of The we'd
ding of her father and mother. Mr.
and Mrs. G.. L. Webster of Monroe
N. H. 1t has been a custom for the
children and grandchildren of this
worthy couple to assemble on the
second day. of January and to meet
for the annual time OF good cheer,
and the happy day will be none the
less memorable. A telegram of
congratulations was received from
a nephew, J. w. Hadlock of Ell Paso
Tex, and letters and post cards were
read. Among those who were pres
ent were Mrs. Ida Webster Pike
Mrs. Eta Veasie Smith, John and
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1913-01-22
RYEGATE

Leslie and Aida Nolan of St
Johnsbury were at home over Sun
day.
The childrea's entertainment on
Friday evening was fairly well at
tended. Those having a part on
the program were Raymond Thomp-
son and Jennie Taylor, piano duet ;
Florence Nelson, piano; Efie and
Dora Nelson a song; Merl Jollif
Jennie Taylor, Richard, Roland,
and Martha Sargent, Dorothy Mel
son and Andrew Chapman gave reel
tations. Following the program
light refreshments were served and
a social time enjoyed.
Rev. d. M. Cleland from Will
mington, Del, will deliver a lecture
in the United Presbyterian church
Tuesday evening, Jan. %. Mr.. Clel
and is a brother of Mckenzie Clel-
and the noted Juvenile lawyer of
Chicago.
The 25 cent piece was made
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1913-01-22

eigners for farm help. Young PEG.
pie that may be interested in teach
ing in these schools should meet Mr.
Cleland.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1913-01-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Beaumere.
Mrs. G.. M. Wallace visited rela-
uves in Groveton, N. H., last week
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1913-01-22

The % cent piece was made
famous by the American Liver
Tablets, the perfect laxative.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-10-21

assessed for benefits on account OF
affording a better outlet for said
drain, the board on motion instruct.
ed auditor to serve notice to land
owners in Beer Creek drainage dis.
trict No. 124 as provided by law and
continued further proceedings until
November 3rd, 1913, for furth er
hearing on said petition.
This being date published by
county auditor for hearing on petit
ton for drainage district by Betsey
Classon and others, the board pro-
ceeded to hold said hearing and all
persons so requesting were heard.
The board on motion continued
further proceedings until October 6,
1913.
A consent petition for the estab-
lishment Of a highway sc feet wide
between sections Nos. "a and %,
township 81, Range 25 and to va
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-10-21

vided by law.
That the board Of supervisors will
meet at 10 o'clock a. m. on the TIN
day of October A. D. 1913, at the
court house in Webster City, when
it will hear protests, if any, against
the construction Of said bridges.
On motion board adjourned TO
meet September 25th, 1913. 10
o'clock a. m.
SEPTEMBER 25, 1913.
Board met pursuant to adjourn
ment. Members, Bawden, Johnson
and Sexy.
On motion the contract for con-
struction of culvert located 1000
feet north of west u of corner Of
section 81, Cass township, at a price
of $3.50; also culvert No. 1889 in
Webster township at price Of $3.50
were awarded to Albert Swanson as
per his bids and chairman and coun-
ty auditor authorized to sign col-
tract with said bidder for construc-
tion of said culverts.
On motion board adjourned to
meet this afternoon at 1880 o'clock
p. m.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Board met pursuant to adjourn
ment. Members. Bawden, Johnson
and Sexy.
This being date fixed in notice
published by county auditor for
hearing on report of benefit commits
sioners in Arnold drainage district
No. 1877, the board proceeded to hold
said hearing and all persons SO re-
questing were heard and the board
desiring to view the lands assessed.
On motion continued further pro-
ceedings until Oct. 6, 1913.
Proceedings on petition for drain
age district by c. Brandrup having
been continued to this date and the
board being fully advised in the
premises, the following resolution
was presented and moved and Sec
onded to adopt same.
Whereas the proposed improve
ment will be conducive to the public
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-10-21
health, convenience, welfare and

health, convenience, welfare and
utility and is a necessity,
Therefore be it resolved, That the
proposed district be. established as
shown by engineers plat, profile and
supplementary report on file in
county auditors Office and to be
known as C. Brandrup drainage dis
trict No. ISL. Motion carried, all
members voting aye.
On motion c. Brandrup drain is
divided into sections as follows:
Maine line, section No. 1, 2 and 3,
section No. and auditor is instruct
ed to publish notice to contractors
of said drain and f. S. Boudinot ap-
pointed as construction engineer
and his compensation fixed in
amount Of 3h per cent of contract
price of construction and his bond
of 100000.
On motion, auditor is authorized
to issue warrants for one-fourth Of
drainage assessments against public
roads in the several drainage dis
'tricts remaining unpaid.
On motion board allowed county
engineers $50 as part of expenses in
attending good roads convention to
be held in Detroit, Mich, Septem-
Der 29th to October 4, 1918.
Final report of engineer of con-
struction in Pray-Glaman drainage
district No. ia, reporting that open
work in said district is completed
and recommending that final pay
ment due contractor in amount of
S2,6 1881, the board on motion au-
thorized auditor to issue warrant to
contractor for said amount.
Minutes of September %, 2S, "a
and 25th were read and approved.
On motion board adjourned to
meet October 9Th, 1913.
A, J. Peterson,
County Auditor and Clerk B. of s.
N. H. Bawden.
Chairman Board of Supervisors.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-10-21
D0|NCS OF THE
SUPERVISORS
Nature of Claim.
SEPTEMBER %, 1913.

Board met in adjourned session.
Members present: Bawden. Johnson
and Sexy.
This peing date flxed in notice
published by county auditor for
nearing on petition for drainage dis
t.fct by Oscar Mortvedt and Thomas
Atkinson, board proceeded to hold
said hearing and all persons so re-
questing were heard and the board
finding that lands in Bear Creek
drainage district No. 124 would be
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-10-21
BILLS ALLOWED BY THE SUPERVISORS.
Bills Filed Against County Passed by Board Super
sat

Bills Filed Against County Passed by Board Super
a September Session, 1918.
sa# Name Nature of Claim Claimed
Austin R. G. engineer 32Oo1
F. county highway $500 $500
Avery, A, goods for 500 500
American assistance $500 $500
Braland material drainage district 4S7 4S7
Samuel, goods for 575 $40
Bateman Samuel, 1714 1I14
brewer Mrs county 352
goods county farm 10 40
Boudnot s., engineer districts 445oO 445oo
Burroughs
session, mileage Aug and Sept 266O 26l6O
Carson to 81 1125 1L25
weeks $3.50 $3.50
Gable Company supplies institute. 525 $40
Company, supplies for institute 1925 1l25
Webster City, supplies for court house S14 a14
of water and light 4O19 4Ol9
{ w. R. R. Co., freight on lumber ga "a
Cater, advanced 1855 ssS5
Cater work a542 a542
Thomas, house rent for poor 600 600
H. NJ, labor on bridge 800 800
Dodge F, engineer highway. $50 1850
B.. A, highway. 900 800
Dunke J. A. cement culvert
Erickson, BRIDGE. 11S6 1S6
$3.50 1856
county
Natl Bank, interest drainage bonds s45oo 345oO
drainage 56S575 56S575
districts
Glasgow Emma, work supernendents office 225O 225O
go so
publishing danagenoices So43 S04S
Henderson, E., part of poor
Ward medical aid for 1880 1850
farm. $500 $500
highway 1880 1850
Hamilton interest drainage 27O6so 27o6so
drainage
Harris
Iif E. A. engineer county hghway 5455 5455
A. ....... 1915
pension
Maud, allowance7 400
Jewett George work on BRIDGE 1900 1900
Johnson, filing
Record publishing
Kephart James, laundry for court house $50 $50
D.
Knowles,
injured
bridge 1895 30.S5
bridge 5000 1000
Lyon Bessie work in institute $500 $500
supplies for institute
September
Mason, Katherine, music for institute 800
Mitchell Hattie Moore work in institute
MAJ Twp Trustees, o ....... 400 400
Miller Undertaking ambulance burial
Meropoton Supply supplies for office
Chas, tile allowed
F., for
F.,
M. collection
15sz3
Nee Grain Co., tile for road 1920 144.20
Eck allowance
L. .... $3.50 $3.50
E.,
Patterson, Abbie allowance for5 weeks
Robbins ...... 5000
H 500
Richardson Lewis engineer highway
Shaw, Teles T. interest drainage bonds
1877
F.
St Joseph hospital for
Schmidt, E. R., goods for
schaler, ..... $500 $500
Sherrad Weldon labor county FARM
shipley Black 12O
Sebastian, F., labor and material
Schooner, P,
Spahn-Roe Lumber Co.. material for bridge
Troter, 1870 124co
1O3,7o
thompson o. e. labor on bridge
Tuseoa Supply Con. Co., 1o47o
Thompson, c. W.. witness so
Whaey John poor. ....... 500 500
Walton Grocery, goods for 2O5
Wallace, R. poor -. ...... 400 90
WEIGH w M
Western Elevator Co., 2241O 22410
Webster City 1915 1915
Wells John 49, $500 90
W. c. Mercantile Co., goods for poor 1926
Wren Dan. labor court house 1900 1900
w, C. Gas Co., for house. LOS
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-10-21

A cement walk is being laid in
front Of the Little Chicago cafe.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1913-11-15
WALKER ON BOARD OF REGENTS.

SEATTLE, Nov. Coco. Fl. Walk
err, a prominent attorney of Seattle,
was last week appointed member of
the Board of Regents of the State
University to take the place left va
cant by the resignation of G. ?.
Spooner. Mr.. Walker was member
of the committee appointed last
spring to investigate the matter of the
Northern Pacific right across
the campus and belongs to the Pro-
gressive party. He is graduate OF
Rochester and Columbia Universities.
That the governor does not intend to
mix partisan politics with university
affairs is indicated in his statement
that he desires to build up this edu-
cational ms, tuition REGARDLESS of po-
litical affairs and thHt he appointed
Mr.. Walker solely b' cause he deemed
him especially qualified for the work
as regent.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1913-11-15

will center there. Mr.. Roberts has
completed an inspection tour of the
highways in that section and an
nounced that the contract would soon
be let for the construction of five
miles of the worst portion of the Sun
set highway between Wenatchee and
Waterville. This strip extends from
the Columbia River to Orondo.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1913-11-15
Logged-0ff Land Law Explained

to use that offer as valuation basis
when assessing all property in that
vicinity.
When land has been acquired and
improved, the commissioners are to
offer it for sale TO settlers in tracts
of not more than 20 acres each il log
ged. off land, nor more than 40 it
irrigable; and no person can acquire
more than one tract.
Tracts less than mile away from
public highways are to be connected
by temporary roads and the cost
charged against tracts benefited.
Any person, whether he is or is not
citizen OF the United States, may
apply for tract, but preference is to
be given to resident householders
with families, and no title will be de-
livered before the purchaser has de-
clared his intention in good faith of
becoming citizen of the United
States.
The manner Of sale is to be by ap-
plicaticn and entry with priority to
first applicant. The price is to be
not less than cost Of acquisition and
improvements, including temporary
road, plus per cent Twenty years
or less are given in which to pay at
an interest rate on deferred payments
of one half of one per cent per annum
above the rate realized by the dis
trict in the sale of its bonds; provid-
ed that it shall not be less than four
and one -half per cent.
Since the intention is to encourage
home builders rather than spectators,
provision~is made that assignments
may not be made unless three annual
payments have been made and pur-
chaser has actually resided on tract
for at least two years. Persons wish
ing to preempt the tract must have
lived on it continually for at least
three years. Not more than five
months continuous absence will be
allowed in any one year.
Any resident of the state who is
also a citizen of the United States
and has any undeveloped loggedoff
land in the district, may offer not to
exceed 20 acres for sale to the COM
missi oners. After the offer is accept
ed the settler retains preferential
right to re-purchase. after the lands
have been improved, on the same
conditions as outlined above. The
seller also is to be given preference
when letting the contract for clearing,
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1913-11-15

MOSG Oh CudG pdrG Vi bUo lOSSou-OA
land law having application to King
county is outlined in the following
explanation prepared by Harry f.
Giles, deputy commissioner in the
Washington bureau of statistics and
immigration.
The law exercises itself through
the medium of Improvement districts
and it is only through such medium
that private individual can derive
any benefit from it whatsoever. An
improvement district may include an
entire county or portion of one. but
may never be larger than county.
The officers of the district consist
of three commissioners who must
serve without pay. They are given
eminent domain powers similar to
those of city officials or county or
port district commissioners, or boards
of education. They can buy, sell and
improve property, issue bonds, create
Indebtedness and appoint all the as
sistants they think they will need for
properly carrying out the provisions
of the act. They are also given au-
thority to raise money making a
special levy of two mills annually on
all taxable property in the district.
After a district is thoroughly Or
ganized, it's commissioners are to
begin an investigation to discover
what undeveloped property within it's
limits would be suitable and desirable
for agricultural purposes, and what
the expense would be in making it
ready for cultivation. Any lands
which investigation shows would be
suitable and. which could be improved
at reasonable cost, they may purchase
or otherwise acquire, except by con-
demnation, but must not pay private
owners more than $40 an acre if it is
logged off land, nor more than S25 If
it is arid, while the estimated cost of
clearing must not be greater than 500
per acre.
UndeveIoped agricultural lands in.
Guiding state lands may also be leased
or purchased at public auction by the
commissioners. Provision is made
that all by products on the lands Sc
cured as to be economically utilized.
An important provision in connec-
tion with private lands is that ii any
one refuses to sell at price offered
in writing by the commissioners, then
the commissioners must refer that
fact to the county assessor and he is
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1913-11-15

provldi ing his bid is as reasonable as
anybody else's. This in way
amounts to borrowing money from
the district at low rate of interest
and with 20 years in which to pay
back.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1913-11-15

State Highway Commissioners w. j.
Roberts, in an address at Wenatchee
last week, declared that Wenatchee
will soon be the center of great sys-
tenn of highways and that five of them
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1913-11-15

Send Us Your Produce.
Any kind, any amount.

We will pay the Highest Mar
ket Price and Remit Promptly.
Our business is now on a Sound
Financial Basis and is growing
steadily.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-10-25

Schlafly of Carlyle, ILL.,, because both
of these young people enjoy coveted
popularity In their respective circles
of friends. On the solemn, but happy
occasion of their marriage (which is
dated for November 8 at st. Joseph's
church, Miss Parker will be attended
by Miss Dorcas Parker, a sister. as
maid of honor; Mrs. Lamar Acker Of
Calvert. and Mrs. ]. NJ. Gordon. as
matrons of honr; Miss Frances
Chance. Miss Mary Watts Knight OF
Dallas, Miss Stella Lacy Of Waco, Miss
Amelia Schlafly OF Carlyle. III. Miss
Rowena Rhodes. Miss Ray Conway, as
bridesmaids.
The attendants for the groom will
be Mr.. Paul Schlafly of st. Louis. Mo.
as best man: ,Messrs. Louis Schlafly
of st. Louis, Mr.. Paul McNally Of st.
Louis, Mr.. Dan Lyons Of st. Louis. w.
J. Caulter. George Brandon and Bob
Hearne as groomsmen. W
Misses Jane oliver and Kate Parker
will be the dainty flower girls. Mrs.
Laura Stevens Boone of Houston, will
furnish the vocal music and Mrs. 7.
X. Lawrence will render the wedding
music.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-10-25
Miss Chance Entertains In Honor Of
One Of the Seasons Brides to Be-

The first of a series of beautiful
Inequalities planned for the pleasure
of Miss Ray Conway in recognition OF
her approaching marriage was given
on Wednesday afternoon by Miss
Frances Chance, who entertained
thirty-six guests at Hearts following
the game with handkerchief shower.
In striking contrast to the dreariness
without, was the bright attractive in
terror of the hostess home where
loveliest blooms and graceful ferns
did honor to the occasion. To say Miss
Chance was hostess, means much TO
those privileged. for she possesses an
envied personality. The guests in
their happiest and gayest mood re-
sponded to the glad welcome extend
ed them, making the indoor event very
enjoyable. The glorious autumnal col
ors were beautifully emphasized in
the decoration of the lovely home,
yellow in all its many shades, and
crimson from the palest to the deep
est, being found in the masses Of flow
ers and leaves that filled every avail
able space. In the reception hall
hanging baskets OF brass and cut glass
vases held long-stemmed American
beauties, and here the guests found
a gracious welcome from Miss Chance.
Miss Ray Conway, Miss Allie Conway
and Mrs. 2. IT, Astin. The library
was radiant. being adorned with re.
ceptacles filled with gorgeous yellow
chysanthemums, and cosmos, the eff
fective arrangement throughout the
room giving a handsome floral touch
to the environment. The pressed
brick mantel was banked with ferns,
against which the chrysanthemums
cleaned gold. The dining room. which
was also used for entertaining. bore
evidence OF taste in the arrangement
of handsome pink La France roses.
With shades drawn. the soft glow from
the electrolers served to bring out
more attractive features in this beau;
tiful home and fell NTH a mellowed
radiance over the happv gathering.
The appointments Of the game re-
Elected color motif Of red and vel
low. the tallies being autumn leaves
and the scores grapes while the table
markers were cornucnniss filled with
the seasons fruits. Sailed nuts were
passed during the progress Of the con-
test with Hearts" after which a
luncheon carrying out the color
scheme, yellow and red was served,