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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-12-01

was a member of the South church
and a regular attendant while health
permitted. His birthplace was Unity,
N. H, where he was born into
Quaker family on October Fl, 1886.
In 1858 he married Miss Flora J.
Severns at Unity and they had one son.
Perley A., now of Newport, N. H.
After his wife's death he married Tor
a second wife. Miss Aurilla ]. Mcneil
of Burke and they lived at Weare, N
H. until they came to st. Johnsbury.
Mr.. Johnson was a farmer for many
years at Weare and at St Johnsbury
until he sold his farm on the old road
to ST. Johnsbury Center % years ago.
After that he was in the ice business
for a number of years, but kept con-
siderable land under cultivation. He
had one brother, N. M. Johnson, who
is we'll remembered by the older resi-
dents Mr.. and Mrs. Johnson ceIe-
brated their golden wedding the sixth
of this month, the children who live
in the east gathering to spend the day
with them. They had six children,
Herbert N. of Rapid City, s, D.. who
N H. and Alice M who died in 1906.
There are six grandchildren, raymond
p. of Rapid City. Carroll D., Margaret
Harold and Ruth of Newport and Ed
win w. Nelson of St. Johnsbury. The
funeral was from the house Monday
afternoon at two o'clock, Rev. Paul
Dwight Moody officiating and the Dur
ial was at Mount Pleasant cemetery.
was here in August, twins, Edwin who
died in 1902 and Edwin of Newport, n.
H, Flora, Mrs. Harry M. Nelson OF
St Johnsbury, Charles OF Newport
Now write an AID for next week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-12-01

Wednesday. Ind. VS.. G. c.
Friday, Stars VS.. A. G.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-12-01
LOCAL GATHERINGS

The w. R. c. invite all ladies to
a matinee social this Wednesday af-
ternoon at three o'clock.
The regular meeting of La Uula
KIubo will be held at the parsonage,
Friday, Dec. 8. Every member Is
urged to be present. Six new members
to be initiated.
The Associated Bible students Will
hold two meetings at G. A. r. hall,
Citizens Bank block next Sunday at
$3.50 and 1880 p. m. Speaker, Rev.
A. l.. Huntley of Morrisville. All in
terested are invited.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-12-01
More news next week.
Order of Notice Will
RsTATK o. MILAN B. JOHNsO

ESTATE OF WILLIAM B. JOHNSON
stats OF VERMONT. District of Caledonia, IS
The Honorable Probate Court for the Dis
trict ofC aled onia: To all persons interested in
the estate Of William B Johnson. late o. st
Johnsbury. in said distr t, de- eased. greet
ing:
At a Probate Court holden at St Johns
bury within and for said District on the 3otl
day of November A. d. ! 9 5, an instrument
purporting to be the last Will and Tesla
ment of William B. Johnson. late of st
Johnsbury, in said District. deceased. was
presented to the Court aforesaid tor Probate
And it is ordered by id Court that tn,
18th day Of Decen Der. A ID. 1o1 5. at the p q
bate ONCE in said st. Johnsbury, be assignee
for proving said instrument: end that notice
thereof he given to all persons concerned. ~
pu hlishing this order three weeks successive
" in the CALIFORNIAN. newspaper circula ting
in that vicinity. in said District. previous T.
the time appointed.
Therefore. you are hereby notified to ap
pear before said Court, a the time and plae
aforesaid. and contest the probate of SAID
will. if YOU have cause
Given under nv hand at st. Johnsbury II
said District, this 3oth day of November
WALTER p. SMITH. Judge
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-12-01
RECENT DEATHS
NIears

Mrs. Emily H. Mears died Tuesday
morning at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. l.. p. Slack with whom she had
lived since the death of her husband
March 10. 1910. Mrs. Mears had
been in failing health since last Aug
ust and for five weeks had been very
ill with heart trouble. She was born
in Marshfield. Oct IT. 1850, the daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. H. Dwin-
nell and on May IA, 1866 married w.
H. H. Mears. OF their five children
two died in infancy and three survive
their mother, Warren Mears of Little
ton. Mrs. Harry B. Carlton of White
hall, Mich, and Mrs Slack. The son
in Littleton and the daughter from
Whitehall have been here for several
days on account of their mothers ILL
ness. The funeral will be held Thurs
day afternoon at 1880 and the burial
will be in the family lot at Cabot.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-12-01
johnson.

William B. Johnson died Friday at
his home on Summer street after be-
ing confined to his bed for three
weeks. He had been in poor health
however for three years and had been
growing weaker all that time. He
was one of the old residents of the
town having lived here since 1872 and
was a much respected citizen. He
cared little for politics and Office but
had served his town as selectman and
felt a deep interest in the things in
which he took no active part. He
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-12-01

moved his family into the tenement in
Mrs Nancy RandalPs house.
L. E. Whitehill has bought of F. J..
Tewksbury the house on the corner, of
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-12-01

which he has been tenant the past six
months.
Frank Brown has sold his farm to
Edward Page of Ryegate and has
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-12-01

bought the house owned by W. III.
Goodfellow and rented by Charles
Green.
Charles Green has rented Joseph
Cerutd's house.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-12-01
SOUTH RYEGATE

(M. c. Hall, Correspondent
T. A Courtney has sold his farm to
Ernest Grapes for $4,000 and has
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-12-01
BASKET BALL CONTESTS
Independents Drop to the Foot of tn
Glass.

Glass.
In the F. c. A. league the Stars
forged ahead by defeating the indie
pendents last Friday night, while their
opponent tumbled into the cellar po-
sition. In a postponed game Monday
night the A. c. showed the c. c. I'M
der, piling up a score of 46 to Is. The
game was close until the last period
when the A c. hit up a pace that was
altogether too fast for the Canadians.
Innnrnn Standing
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-12-01
League Standing.
Games This Week.

Games WCCAs
Wednesday. Ind. VS.. G. G.
Friday, Stars VS.. A. G.
Ind. stars
LacroiX, IF lg, l.. Gagner
II. Baril, rf lg, Thibault
A. Nolin. If rg, A. GOyet
Desrochers c, l.. Gagner
N. Baril, rig If. E. Goyet
Decoteau, lg RI, E. Lacrolx
Score, Stars 80, Ind. 10. Goals from
floor, E. Goyet 6, A. Thibault S, l.. La
croix 8, E. Lacroix 3, L. Gagner 2, N.
BariI 2, Castonguay. Points on fouls
Ind. Referee Rev. Carriere. Timer
Baril. Scorer, Lacroix.
A. G. G. 9.
A Goyet. IF lg, Bedard
w. Dumas, II re-. Dutile
Pope. C, Laurancelle
L. Lacroix. Ig IF, Laferriere
Couchaine. rg II, TouSsant
Score A c. 46, G. c. Is. Goals
from floor Dumas II, A. Goyet 5. Be
dard 4, L. Lacroix 8. Pope 2, Lauren
celle. Couchaine. Points on fouls,
c. c. 5. A. c. 2. Referee, L. Gagner
Scorer, Emmons. Timer, Thibault.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-29
HEAVY COAL TRUCK
 BRUSHES LIMB OF MAN UNDER WHEELS
Caught Between Wagon and Building, Drops to Ground
 To Save Body.

Crushed beneath the big double wheels of a heavy motor-coa1 truck and the building of the United Hum mating Co.,, on Congress street, John Lane, a resident of Water street, had a. narrow esca pc from death to-day as he dropped beneath the wheels, which crushed the bones of his right leg to a pulp He was treated by pr. J. H. Beaudry of the Emergency staff after which he was taken to St. Vincent's hospital Lane is 35 years of age and unmarried.
 According to witnesses procured by the police, the driver, Joseph Hoff- man, employed by the Archibald Me- Neil & Sons Co.,, was delivering sever al tons of coal to the Illuminating Co He was backing the truck up to the building when Lane attempted to cross behind it. He would have been crushed against the side of the buiId- ing had he not fallen to the ground and permitted the wagon to run over him Hoffman was notified by Spe- ciaI Policeman Aubrey Burleson to appear at headquarters and explain the matter As he ignored the order the police have been instructed to ar rest him on sight. He is believed to have gone from the city following the accident.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-29
ONLY EL EVEN ON
 JURY IN HEARING
 DE DAMAGE SUIT
welfth Juror Discovers Al ter Trial Begins He Heard
 Companion Case.

Because one Of the jurors discovered After the trial started that hes had Served in the previous hearing of the 4sction it was necessary to proceed this morning with Il jurors when the S5, coo suit of Louis J. Korb, adminis- ftator against the Bridgeport Gas Light CO was heard in the superior Court Juror Leonard of NewtoWn as the man who found he was not Qualified to serve. He said he did not 1Acan nnti1 he heard some Of the facts that it was the same case upon which he had previously passed judgment
 Korb brings the aetlon on behalf of the estate of John Pravosnalz, one of four asphgxiated at z71 Helen street in 1911 It was alleged that a gas cock in the hall was loose and that the opening Of a nearby door causes it to open and the fumes to spread through the house. The suit was tried two years ago here and Judge Case grant ed motion for non-suits filed by. coun- seI for the Bridgeport Gas Light Go. It was claimed that no negligence on the part of the company was shown
 Medical Examiner S. AE- Gar11ck tes- tfded this morning that he arrived at the house the morning the deaths had been discovered. There were four dead 1n the house He found the gas cock loose.
 is expetced that the trial of the suit win take several days.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-29
MISS WHEELER BRAVE AT CRAVE
 OF HER FIANCE
Will Go At Once to Bermuda to Recuperate From Ter
 rible Shock.

Arthur DeFsorest Wheeler, his wife and Miss Emily Dunbar Wheeler, fiancee of Arthur Hearn Cowl. who is now believed to have accidentally shot himself at the Wheeler home in Stratford last Monday night, left Stratford yesterday afternoon to at tend the services which were held in All Saints church, Great Neck, l.. T., this morning. Miss Wheeler, though greatly unnerved by the shock ing experience calmly bore today s ordeal both at the church and grave.
 It is not expected that the family will return to the scene of the fatal ity for some time, as friends of the Wheeler family were informed yes- terday that vacation for the girl would be taken in Bermuda, This change of scenery. with the minis trations of Miss Whee1er's married sister on that island are expected to relieve her mind of the great strain.
 Coroner Phelah said today the Cowl case is closed. He sees no reason for further inquiry
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-29
Son of Daniel Mahoney Undergoes Operation
 For Throat Trouble

Daniel Mahoney. son of MT. and Mrs. Daniel Mahoney. of 2s4 Warren street. underwent an operation for throat trouble at the St vincent's hospital today. Dr. Philip J. Curran performed the operation. At press hour today he was resting comfort ably and it was believed the operation would be successful.
 Mahoney is 12 years of age and one of the brightest pupils at the Sacred Heart school. His father is a former alderman from the Second district and carries on an extensive trucking business.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-29
BRIDGE PORT LIT TIE
 MO I HERS MEET TO
 ACQUIRE KN0 WI EDE
Learn From Nurses How To Care For Sisters, Broth
 CTS, and Parents.

The first meeting of the Little Moth CTS League was held last night in the department of health ofhces,t where about 20 of the little girls who daily have to attend sisters and other chill dren met to learn from nurses pres eIlt under the direction of pr. Flor epce sherman, how pronerly, to wash and dress the little ones, give them proper ventilation in sleeping rooms, and other useful knowledge.
 It has been arranged to grant dip loInas to the children upon completion of the course, and proper certificates of membership making them .tVo1un- teer Aids to the Department of Health have been issued. It is ex- pecIed that the movement will not that the result will be most effective . in later years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-29
Forty Hours Devotion will Open Sunday At
 St. Charles Church

The Forty Hours devotion will open at St. Charles R. c. church Sunday a the 1o:so o'clock mass with services of the most. impressive nature. solemn. high mass will be celebrated by Rev. Patrick J. McGivney. assisted by Rev. James V. Illusion as deacon and Rev. Thomas P. GIoster as sub deacon. The services will close on Tuesday morning with a solemn high mass to be said at s:30 o'clock. Con- fessions will be heard by visiting priests on Sunday and Monday after moons from 3 until 6 o'clock and on Sunday and Monday evenings from o'clock until 10 o'clock.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-29
Trust Go. Asks Court
 To Interpret Will of
 Catherine Blakeman

To protect the property rights of Grace Ketcham, recently adjudged insane by the New Jersey courts. The Bridgeport Trust Co, as trustees for the estate of Catherine A. Blakenan, has asked the superior court to in sterpret several clauses in the Blake
 man will. Catherine Blakeman died in Fairfield in 1911, leaving s15.o00 to Grace Ketcham, who is 50 years olds and unmarried.
 The Trust Co, asks the court to de- eide whether or not this bequest shall be paid to her conservator and also wants several other legal points clear ed up. The action is brought as a friendly suit against Edward Richards Of Westport, another of the Rlakeman heirs
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-29
ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.
Main floor. rear.

crime, MT stoddard, of Woodbridge, moved to make it the order of the day for Tuesday. MT. F'oord, of Stamford. objected, saying that Sebastian's case had been previously discussed and there was no need of delay. Sebas- tian, he said, is living an upright life. His petition was endorsed by men of standing, who knew of his efforts to make good and the legislature ought to give him a helping hand. Others spoke in Sebastian's behalf and a mo- ton to table which took precedence over, MT Stoddard's motion, was car ried IT to 19
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-29
! A big lot of snc
 special waIsts-eJNI&

Little need to go into detail about these waists They will best tell their story, when you meet them face to face. Voile and striped and embroidered and fancy thin cottons of many sorts.
 Some much better than others-but all better than one would expect at fifty cents.
 Sllmmery, stylish, attractive, with long or short sleeves,-50c
 Second floor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-29
Joseph schietinger,
 Bridgetender, Is In
 Dangerous Condition

Joseph Schietinger, aged 45, hViHg at 504 WiInaot avenue since his re- rnovaI from the bridge house on Strs.t- in a critical condition today at the GaIen hospital. where he was operated upon late yesterday afternoon for acute appendicitis. Schietinger's case is complicated for the reason that he delayed the operation for several days until gangrenous poison had set in- It is his second attack of the ma1ady- Slight hope was held for him by physi- clans today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-29
DIED

FILLER Tn this city, April 28th, sss 7a 15s Joseph EaIert husband of IoIztsa Eye1tner EhIert aged 6 2 Fears, nine month
 Friends are invited to attend the fnnFeaI from his late residence, No 8 ? Smith street on Saturday after noon at 2:3Os
 Internent at family plot at Park cemetery S29 be ELYNH----In this city. April 2sth 1915. Elizabeth. widow of John Friends are invited to attend the funeral at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Daniel Mccarthy, s5 .Huntington road. on Friday, April 30th. at s:3o a. m-, and from St. Charles church at g. m.
 Interment in St. MichaePs ceme- 2goDGHIdN.-Int this city April 2sth, 1915. Bridget, widow of Thomas CoughIin.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of Miss Nora DrdscoI1 No 116 Pequennock street. on Saturday, May 1st. at s.so n-- and from St. Augustine,s church at a. m., with solemn high mass.
 Interment at st. Michaers ceme- terry U2s 1ELMIOFT-In this city. Wednesday,, April 18th, 1915s Michael Elliott.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of his rdaughter, Mrs. Harry Allen, 1415 Main street, on Friday, April 30th, at g o'clock a. m.. and from St. Augustine,s church at 80 a. m.
 Interment at St. AIfcbaePs ceme- tery. UPS b% FRAHER-In New Haven. April 27th 1915, Ellen widow of James Fra her.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of her sister, Mrs Mary Roland, 62 James street, on Ertday. April 30th. at 80 m.s and from St. Augustine's church at g a. n
 Interment at St. Michae1s ceme- tery SIPS bs
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-29
EMIIlY .RRUNNERE. pIEyrn.

A great number of friends of Emily Brunner, wife of Louis M. Dietz. att tended the funeral services over the body of the young woman, which were held in the German Reformed church yesterday afternoon. Rev. H. c. Wiener of17ciated. The church choir sang Safe in the Arms of Jesus ? and E. A. Budde. sang Still Ruht .Das Herz.' 7 At the conclusion of the service, Rev John Chatlos of Wis consin, a brother-in law of Mrs. Dietz, spoke feelingly on her beautiful life. The floral tributes were of great mum Der ana beauty As the body was lowered into t1ss grave in Park ceme- terry the choir sang, Nearer My God to Thee The bearers were F. Bernhard, B, Schadow. B. HeIdt, F. Gotthardt, w. Chatlos and w. Bech- 1ein. IT.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-29
Popularity of cheeks. Is not to be checked.

Those clear sharp snnart-lookng black-and-sw white fabrics go and greater and greater favor For skirts and simple dresses, they seem to be alike popular.
 Their look of cleanliness and adaptabty to all sur 1oundngs are possibly responsible than all other qualities for their being so liked.
 Today collection is large and excellent Checks of many and weights and qualities but all alike their good and attraction to $2 yd
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-29
DIR. JAMES A. GAFFNHsY.

The funeral of Dr. James Alfred Gaffney who died on Monday at his late home, 285 East Main street, was held from the home at 8:3O this morning and from St. Maryss church at o'clock. Rev John J. Conway sang the solemn high mass requiem, assisted by Rev. Thomas F. Murcahy as deacon and Rev. John F. Murphy as sub-deacon. Rev. Father Plunkett, rector of St. Anthony's church was master of cersmonies. Schmidt s funeral mass was sung by the choir. As the body was brought into the church the choir sang Thy Will Be Done At the Offertory Joseph C1abby sang Ave Maria,'' and after the mass, There Is a Land-'' As the body was carried from the church,
 Mrs. John Sexton sang Face to Face The church was filled with relatives and friends who were sorrowed by the death of pr. Gaffney. De1ega- tions were present from Division No. l, Ancient Order of fIibernians, Alpha, Circle, Brotherhood of America. and Bridgeport Aerie, FraternaI Order of Eagles of all of which organizations he was valued member who will be deeply missed. Three coaches of the funeral cortege were occupied with floral pieces which were of various appropriate designs of unusual beauty. The bearers were Fred w. Kelly Ed ward R. Hart, Frank Braithwaite, Michael Murray. Richard Eckner and John Chrisinger. Rev Father Mul- cahy and Rev. Father Plunkett read the committa1 service at the grave in St. Michae1's cemetery.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-29
Edwin B. Hotchkiss <
 Asks For Divorce

Edwin B. Hotchkias or this city has Brought divorce proceedings against Catherine Hobchkfss of this city on the ground of adeseztion in January, 1905. Mrs Hotchkisss maiden name was Cather1ne NncCarty She married the plaintiff June a, 1888.
 Another etzit filed fn the superior court today is brought by Idrale Buck lee DaIg1eish of Stamford against will liam D. Dalglaish Of Port Chester, N. Into1erable cruelty is the ground. The couple were married September 27,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-29
WRIGHT AND cAI.HOUN
 FOR STATE PARK BOARD

comb today reappointed John L. Cal houn, of Cromwell and appointed Ea-- yette l.. Wright, of Pomfret to be members of the state park commission for six years. from September 1 next MT. Wright will take the place of John O. Fox, of Putnam.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-29
ROWLAND DRY GOODS GO.
Bring Foreclosure
 Action Against MT,
 and Mrs. Harry Dupee

Harry A .Dupee and Elizabeth Du- pee are defendants in Foreclosure pro ceedings brought this morning in the superior court by Robert p. DeFsorest and Frank T. Staples, trustees on the Clapp Spooner estate. It is alleged that in 1911 MT. and Mrs. Dupes gave Spooner a note for SbsO0Os giv- ing Noble avenue property as secur- ity. It is said that the note is un- paid and also taxes amounting to .S35o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-29
JAMEs IEE


 The funeral of James Lee was held from the home of Mrs. B. A Lee, 433 French street. at 8. 30 yesterday morn ing and from St Patrick's church at g o'clock. where the mass of requiem was sung by Rev. John Kelly. The bearers were Michael J.. Bernard James. Patrick and William Zee and Edward McKeever. Interment was in St. MichaeFs cemetery.
 DENNIS GLIEARY
 The funeral of Dennis CIeary was held from the undertakin parlors of CuIlinan & Mullins at 8so and from St Augustine's church at g o'clock where the mass of requiem was sung by Rev. Father Reilly. The funeral was we'll attended by relatives and friends of the deceased. The bear CTS were James and John Cleary, Will liam Hurbert and Timothy Crowley. Interrnent was in St MichaeTs ceme- tery-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-29
More Axminster-F French and
other rich rugs.

t ER
 Richest rugs that have come the store months and months at small cost the AxminsterFrench told of recently.
 Theirs is the beauty of pattern and color that marks French Wilton rugs The maker simply must have taken those splendid his pattern And how he has fol- lowed the pattern!
 Beautiful coors delightfully."- effective designs5-and with it al the rich deep of the Administer family weave that gives soft surface and fine finish and also good service.
 Only American rugs we know with such beauty arc the finest Wiltons made America and they sell for twice the price of these Axminster-Fre
 Fresh supplies have just made their bow Mine by 12 feet-$25.
 Some Wilton rugs of special value too
 Handsome because of the way rich colors com bined the small figured patterns which mark them
 Of dependable and fine quality, in by F foot size usually sold at $25-s @ $19.50
 Administer rugs of standard grade and in Oriental designs or small figured patterns Rich colors, too
 Firm and durable and such rugs as sell usually at 8 in this 814 by 1o1s foot size,- $16.50, S
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-29
TRHEE AuHog. RuRNED

Danbury, April 2s.-Three automo- piles were burned in a Ire that deE stroyed the garage of Ezra T. BEans- field on Division street, early this morning. The fire originated from e back-f1re that occurred while MT
 Mansfield was starting the engine of one of his cars. The loss, Ss.5oO. ts about one-half covered by fnsurancs
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-29
Lifelong Friend
 Gets Estate Left
 By Mary E. Denby

For her long friendship with her and her many acts of kindness Cora wilson of Seaview avenue is given the entire estate that Mary B. Denby, a late resident of the East End has left. The will was admitted to probate to- day Cora Wilson is named as execu- trix without bond. The appraisers are Frank Braithwaite and Hiram s. Win farhI1rr