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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-07-07
FATAL DEBAUCH
Michael Higgins Found Dead
Other WOrkmen InduIged In
Drunken Spree.

AS a result of a drunken debauch
in the Pilver block last Thursday eve
ming, one man, Michael Higgins, died
and two others were landed behind
the bars. The affair was called to
the notice of the authorities about
eight o'clock when one of the room
ers in the block went into Dan Rior-
den's room and there found Higgins
fully dressed on the bed and appar
emily Hfeless. DR.. Fitch was called
and made strenuous efforts to revive
him but to no avail and he gave his
opinion that the man had come to his
death through heart failure caused
by drink The police thought it best
to arrest Riorden and Fred McKen-
zie, another roomer, who might know
something about the affair.
The room in which Higgins was
found presented a sorry spectacle
with whiskey bottles, broken glasses
and other evidences of the debauch
scattered around. While DR.. Fitch
was working over the man several
others, more or less intoxicated, made
their appearance and were particular
ly obnoxious.
In an effort to identify the man
officers made trip to the Fleury es-
tablishment on Clark Ave. and there
AN even worse condition was seen.
Drunks in all stages were found in
Fcorners and cubby-holes and the fur
nishings of the place looked as
though they had been exposed to a
western tornado.
The dead man was finally identi-
fed as a resident of Waltham, Mass,
where he had a family of wife and
three children. He was also said to
have a brother employed in the Hotel
Touraine in Boston. He had been
here but a short time, being employed
,by the Cummings Construction Co.
on the new Ca1derwood block. He
was about 40 years old and consider
ed a good workman. Higgins body
was ordered removed to Calderwood' S
undertaking rooms and WaItham au
thorities were communicated with.
Coolidge & Strauch, the city under
takers, ordered his body shipped
there but the local authorities decid
ed on an autopsy and accordingly DIR.
B. H. Stone, State PathoIogist, was
called He performed the autopsy
Friday afternoon and afterward gave
his opinion that it was a plain case
of alcoholism. There were no marks
of violence on the body but DR.. Stone
took the stomach to the State labora
tory for analysis. The body was
shipped to Waltham that night. In
the meantime both Riorden and Nc
Kenzie were held in Jail awaiting the
results of the investigation.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-07-07
TRAIN HITS AUTO
Morris Weiner, Wife And Children
Had Narrow Escape From Death
Sunday Morning.

Norris Weiner, wife and two child
rem, aged 8 and 1, had narrow es-
cape from death Sunday morning
when their automobile was struck by
a freight train on the Portland street
crossing. The car was practically
demolished and Mr.. and Mrs. Weiner
and the daughter Lillian were badly
Ibruised, while the baby escaped in-
jury. The accident happened about
7.15. The family had started for
iClaremont and were to pick up Frank
Stone and Arthur Reed of the Please
| u Theatre force on Railroad street.
The young men were waiting at the
head of Portland street and witness
ed the accident. A train of Al cars
was just pulling into the yard when
the auto was on the bridge and Mr.
IWeiner thought he had time to cross
ahead of it. He put on all speed and
made the ran until within a couple
of rods of the track and then thought
better of trying to make the crossing
and applied the brakes. He was too
late however and his car slid onto the
crossing stopping directly in front of
the on-coming train. The fireman
ed to Engineer Daniel Gregory, who
applied the emergency brakes. The
train was running so slowly that al
Though there were forty-seven freight
cars to furnish momentum it was
stopped within the length of the en-
Egine. The auto was pushed along
ahead of the engine for thirty or
forty feet and finally was turned over
beside the track. Mrs. Weiner was
picked UP in a semi-conscious state,
but quickly revived. They were all
taken to their home in Summerville
and DIR. w. B. Fitch was called. He
found them suffering from the shock
and bruises but not seriously injured.
The remains of the automobile were
taken to Wright's garage. A large
crowd was attracted to the scene of
the accident by the screams of the
occupants of the automobile and con-
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-07-07

most generous in response to the de-
mands of her audience. Her voice is
brilliant and well placed and she
sings easily. giving much pleasure to
her hearers.
1t was with extreme qualification
that Miss Morse was heard in her
home town. She has a pleasing
voice, perfect enunciation and charm
ing manner; she also is unassuming
and an altogether facinating reader.
After the program sociability pre-
vailed and the social committee as
sisted by daughters of club members
served ice cream and cake and fruit
punch and waters to the groups of
ladies in the club house and on the
piazza. Both the interior and exter-
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-07-07
FRATERNAL MEETINGS

Lodge. NO. 27. F. a. A. MI.
Regular Communication Thursday even
ing. July ~.
FRED c. BECK, w. M.
DAVID R. COLE, Secretary.
Royal Arch Chapter. No. II.
Stated Convocation Friday evening. July
RAYMOND A. PEARL, B. HIP.
FRED g. MOORE. Secretary.
Palestine COmmandery, No. 5. X. It.
Stated Conclave Tuesday evening, July
20.
RLwIN A. SLsBY, Em. Commander
EARL ID. EVANS, Recorder.
knights of Pythias.
Regular Convention of Apollo Lodge No.
2. Tuesday evening, July 13.
oh. HARLOW, c. c.,
H. E. ANDERSON, K. R. S.
The Museum of Natural Science.
Open week days 9-12 A. M, ID p. M.
Sundays 2-3O to 5 p. NJ.
All visitors welcomed.
St. JOhnsbury Athenaeum.
LIBRARY READING ROOM ART GALLERY
O'Clock to O'Clock each week day, Wed
nesday evenings excepted.
3 O'Clock to 5 O'Clock Sundays.
All are invited.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-07-07
GENERAL REPAIRING
VULCANIZING
TOP COVERING
UPHOLSTERING
CARS WASHED
LOW STORAGE RATES
THE c. H. GOSS co. GARAGE
St. JOhnsbury, Vt.
Phone $50
LOCAL NOTICES

Notices will be inserted In this
column in reading matter type at the
rate of ten cents line for II first
insertion and five cents a line for sub
sequent insertions of the same Copy)
Mrs. A. E. Grow will be out of town
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday,
until Sept. 1.
The first of a series of summer con-
certs will be given at the Woman s
Club House Friday evening at eight
o'clock. The program will include
two violin solos by Miss Marjorie
French, a group of three songs by
Miss Julia Allen of New York City,
a reading by Miss Ruth Morse and a
piano solo by Miss Maude Brown.
DR.. Farmer will be away from July
Is to August l and his Office will be
closed.
The Brightlook Hospital Associa-
tion will hold a food sale Saturday,
July 10th, at c. A. Stanley's store.
Strawberry festival at the First
Baptist church Friday July 8, from
$50 to 8 o'clock. Tickets 25 cents.
Come! Also food sale at o'clock
The next Wednesday afternoon So
cial at the Woman's Club House is
Kicker and Mrs. F. o. French, COM
AAAbLOO. GNOAy lnOlUOCA 10 III
vited to these weekly socials to play
cards or bring her sewing and enjoy
a social visit. Each week the COM
mittee arrange for 2 card tables, but
it is hoped that many members will
notify the committee that they will
bring three friends and thus fill extra
tables. Admission 10c. Refresh
ments served without extra charge.
The ladies of the Grace Unity Club
will hold a food sale, July 18th. Place
will be announced next week.
New n-passenger Buick for
rental. c. E. Sparhawk Phone
336-W.
William Dennie, piano tuner, has
just returned from Boston. ALI or
ders left at McLean's Music Store for
piano and organ tuning will receive
careful proper attention.
Auto hack service, day and night. |
Call Bertrand Hall, SAM
Buy your fishing tackle and base
ball goods at Searles Drug Store, |
largest and best line in town.
Autos and auto livery. Cars rent
ed without drivers or with expert
enced drivers, from Is to 20 cents a
mile. G. e. Kirk.
Get a package of Cedar Lavender
Compound at Searles' Drug Store |
and preserve your Furs and Flannels. 4
Buy your Drugs at Searles' Drug
Store and get your coupons, they are
valuable. A coupon with every 25c
purchase.
Remember Velvet ice cream is
made by o. H Smith & con. All
orders delivered, Sunday delivery IL
20 l. Phone 553-1.
If you need a monument or any
ettering done in cemetery write or
,all 534M, ]. E. Walker.
If you are having trouble with
your eyes call and see J. D. Black
ihaw the optometrist.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-07-07
STUBBORN. FACTS"

lately paid three prominent
Kinder lost the the
agency the but think this makes all told
undoubtedly of the death sknint
known single policy holder
suppose
soliciting At the
do that
speak. though Nine
of coming policy well company,
positively all exceedingly liberal
dividends will wait for unknown
representing nothing you
probably taking policy order rid
him; but life. the goods glad
rny Office where have for the past SO years
CHAS. S. HASTINGS, Over Post Office
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-07-07
BOTANISTS AND BIRD LOVERS
Annual Meeting of State Clubs In
Session Here-Lecture On

About 80 enthusiasts gathered at
the Fairbanks Museum Monday eve
ming to talk over plans for the mid
summer meeting of the Vermont Bo-
tanical and Bird clubs. The COM
pany included the local members of
the clubs, interested persons from all
over Vermont, the president and vice
president of the Connecticut Natural
History society, Lincoln w. Riddle,
professor at Wellesley college and
Miss Annie Lorenz of Hartford, Conn.,,
an authority on botany. On Tuesday
a tramp through some Dan
vile swamps was led by Mrs. Chaun-
cey Adams and in the afternoon w. E.
Balch led the company through the
Grow Hill woods. Last evening J.
H. Emerton of Boston gave an illus
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-07-07

trated lecture on spiders at the mu-
scum.
Today the party explore the Nine
Island region of the Connecticut at
East Barnet, tomorrow they take a
trip over Saddleback and enjoy pic
mic supper at the home of Miss Inez
Howe, and Friday they go to Lunen-
burg where w. E. Balch will show
them some of the fora of that rich
region. On each trop expert guides
accompany the clubs and the botanists
from southern Vermont and New
England are particularly interested
in this chance to see the unique flora
of this vicinity, the transitional and
the boreal.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-07-07
FRED YOUNG ACQUITTED
Business of County Court Nearly
Completed.

After five hours deliberation, the
jury in the case of State VS.. A. Fred
Young of Waterford for statutory
rape brought in a verdict of acquittal
and the respondent was discharged.
About thirty witnesses were examin-
ed in this case and strong pleas were
made by counsel for both the defense
and prosecution. Following the YER
dict Judge Miles excused the jury
from further service and they left for
their homes Saturday. Court took
recess for the holidays and reconven-
ed yesterday. The time from now on
will be occupied with Court cases and
lit is likely that the June term will
be concluded within the week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-07-07
CeIebrated 18Th birthday.

The descendants of Will F. Web
Der of North Kirby helped him cele-
brate his 18th birthday in happy
fashion on Sunday He was given a
dinner party which was attended by
a large number of relatives and a
few friends and was also presented
with a purse of money. AS he has
six children, 22 grandchildren and
eight great grandchildren it can be
imagined that the event was a happy
one in every way.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-07-07
CHAS. S. HASTINGS,
WOMAN'S CLUB PARTY
Pleasant Gathering Monday On Lawn
At Club House.

In spite of the threatening wealth
pr a large number of club members
hnd guests were present at the an
nual garden party of the Woman's s
Club held at the club house Monday
afternoon. Mrs. Hovey cordially
greeted the guests.
Mrs. Ida p Brooks, chairman of
lthe Music Committee, announced the
program for the afternoon, which
consisted OF two groups Of songs Civ
Nm by Miss Julia Allen OF New York
hnd readings by Miss Ruth Morse Of
6t. Johnsbury Miss Aliens numbers
we're OF pleasing variety and she was
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-07-07
Chief Visited Redmen.

Algonquin Tribe, No. Q, 1. o. R.
NJ, was visited by a brother and
chief of national repute on July 1,
George T. Robinson, who travels and
writes for the National Historical So
ciety. He is now writing the history
of New Hampshire and is staying for
a few weeks in Littleton. Mrs. Rob-
inson accompanies him. The mem
bers of the tribe who were present
enjoyed his talk on the conditions
and state of order, for the great num-
ber OF visits he has made enables him
to give irst-hand information. Mr.
Robinson's home is in Williamsburg,
Pa, and he is an easy talker-
IF You buy out of town and we
buy out of town and all our neigh
bOrs buy out of town what will be-
come of our town?r But how In
thunder can we know what's I'm our
town if YOU don't advertise.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-07-07
HIS SKULL FRACTURED
Foreman On CaIderwood Building
Seriously Injured Tuesday
Morning.

While working on the concrete
wall next to the street on the Calder
wood block on Eastern Ave. Horace
w. Smith, foreman for the Cummings
Construction Co. fell to the cellar
bottom and broke five ribs and crack
ed his skull. He was taken to the
St. Johnsbury Hospital where he is
in serious condition. He retains
consciousness and it is thought that
the ear drum in his left ear is brok-
en-. His condition is dangerous but
he was reported resting quietly yes
terday afternoon.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-07-07
The BEST PREPARED COAL
USUALLY COMES In JULY
AND AUGUST

The spring rush is over; the fall
rush has not started there's plenty
of time at the mines to prepare the
Coal for the market. Buy Coal in
July.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-07-07

Wendell Williams of Cole Corner
found an unusual egg among some
turkeys eggs which he was setting
under a hen. When the eggs matched
the largest was found to contain a
small, completely developed egg with
in the large one.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-07-07

ior decorations were effective and
simple and included beautiful shoWy
orchids and the national coIors.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-07-07

siderable excitement ensued until Ii
was found that the parties escaped
with such slight injuries.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-07-07

We print the news about you.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-03-26

On motion the County Auditor was
directed to advertise for bids for alter
alton OF the Court House according to
plans and specifications as prepared by
the architect. bids to be opened April
-, at 2 o'clock p. m.
p. m
Board reconvened at 1880 O'Clock n.
m. with all members present
The County Engineer filed plans and
specifications for the construction OF a
steel bridge over Perry creek, on the
Oiympia-Shelton road and on motion
the same were approved by the Board
and the County Auditor was directed to-
advertise for bids for the same in ac-
cordance with said plans and specifica-
tons, bids to be opened April 10, at 2
o'clock p. m.
The following petitions for correction
OF taxes were considered and on motion
Petition Of Mrs. lone Smith for can
collation. of assessment on launch
assessed to George Smith, a minor,
which should have been assessed to her
ana included In her exemption, said
assessment being in personal property
roll at page 80, line 90.
Petition OF r. c. Fritz for cancellation
1914 and the removal Of the described
property from the tax roll, said property
as described not existing.
The county being the owner Of sew
oral lots lying within the proposed
paving district on East Fourth street
was ordered that the county remain
neutral in the matter Of paving
Board adjourned to meet Monday.
MISS ANNIE CASTOR,
County Auditor and Clerk Of the Board
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-03-26
RESOLUTION NO. NIB.

he Superior Court OF Thurston County
an action wherein Henry Mallory and
James Martin are plaintiffs and the
Improvement District No. Sc. is defend :
ant, said action being maintained on
behalf of the plaintiffs for the purpose
of recovering certain sums of money
alleged to have been expended in the
construction of box sewer in said dis
trict: and,
Whereas. The plaintiffs in said cause
have submitted written offer of set
Element of said cause, said offer being
to accept the sum of Twelve Thousand
Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars
N12. 10000, executing the question of
interest which will be submitted to the
court. in full settlement of their claim
against the said district. and the City
OF Olympia, as trustee of said district:
and.
Whereas. 1t is deemed to the best in
terests of said district and all parties
interested therein to accept said offer.
Now, therefore.
Be il resolved by the City Council of
the City of Olympia:
l. That the attorneys of record for
the said city, as trustee, are authorized
and directed to enter into stipulation
the compensation to be paid to the said
plaintiffs for work and labor done in
the construction of said sewer. and in
full Of all claims Of said plaintiffs
trict No. &c.. and the City of Olympia,
as trustee thereof, on account Of said
material and labor. and also all ex-
penses or costs Of litigation incurred in
$12,750.00. the said stipulation to pro-
vide that the said court shall decide
what. II any, interest shall be allowed
on said sum. or any part thereof in
addition to the above named sum.
2. That this resolution and the ac-
|ceptance Of the offer as above set forth
and the stipulation to be entered into
las above directed shall in no way be
construed as the assumption of any ad-
|ditional liability on the part of the City
LOT Olympia not now imposed upon II
by law as trustee.
Passed March "a, 1915.
Attest:
w. A. HOAGE, City Clerk.
Published March Is and April 2, 1915.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-03-26
CALL FOR BIDS.

Sealed proposals will be received by
the Board of County Commissioners OF
Thurston County, Washington, up to
o'clock p m. on the 18th day Of April;
materials for the alteration of the once
of the County Assessor and the chang
ing Of the toilets in the Thurston
County Court House, according to the
plans and specifications of the .archi-
tect.
Plans and specifications are on file
and may be examined in the ONCE OF
Joseph H. Wohleb, architect. In the
Capital National Bank Building.
Contractor must furnish a surety
bond covering the full amount of the
contract and must pay all Industrial
insurance claims.
certified check for 10 per cent of
the amount Of the contract must ac-
company bid.
The Board of County Commissioners
reserves the right to reject any or all
bids.
Dated this 23rd day of March, 1915.
MISS ANNIE CASTOR,
County Auditor and Clerk OF the Board.
Published March &c. April Q, and
16, 1915.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-03-26
DRYS JOIN FIGHT
ON SEVERAL LAWS
CONTINUED from page H.

budgets as trust funds.
Officers OF New League.
The officers chosen by the league
were: Councilman Oliver T. Erick-
son, president; former Mayor George
F. Cotterill, first vice president;
Adella M. Parker, second vice presi-
dent; Lucy R. Case, secretary: Carl
Ewald, treasurer.
Vigorous action in referendum
movements will be directed at the two
bills requiring signers of initiative
referendum and recall petitions to go
to registration offices, Miss Lucy R.
Case. secretary Of the Joint Grange.
Labor and Farmers Unions legisla-
tive committee and of the new Refer
endum League. said here this week.
When the legality of the section maxi
ing the law take effect April 10 has
been settled. she said, a referendum
against the jitney bus bill probably
will be launched.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-03-26
SOUTH BAY.

The social Saturday evening by the
teachers OF South Bay was we'll at
tended. The program was enjoyed
by all. after which baskets. cakes and
pies were sold, the proceeds going
to pay for the Victrola when was de-
stroyed in the fire last September
After supper the seats were cleared
away and the rest OF the evening was
spent in playing games until mid
night.
Mrs. Barnhart, Mrs. Taylor, Mrs
F. NJ Madden. Mrs. George Parse and
Mrs. Walter Parse, all called on Mrs.
Kate Bryning Sunday. Mrs. Bryning
is slowly recovering from sprained
ankle.
W H. West left Tuesday morning
for Everett, to visit his daughter.
Clarence Dbble from South Union
spent the weekend with friends in
South Bay.
Bessie Adair spent Tuesday night
with her sister, Mrs. Reward Dobbs
Mrs. Taylor visited Mrs. Capeharl
Tuesday afternoon.
Dollena Cole was out from Olympia
to attend the social last Saturday eve
ming. spending the night with Alma
Parse and returning home Sunday
afternoon.
Mrs. Arthur Bryning spent Sunday
with home folks at Pleasant Glade.
Mrs. Marion Madden was a caller
at Mr.. Taylor's Sunday.
Mrs. Tom Sleater and children
spent Tuesday with her sister, Mrs.
Arthur Bryning.
Alex Madden is visiting his brother
Marion in South Bay.
Miss Floe Trosper is visiting at
Dobbs'.
The baseball game Sunday after
noon at the Mckinley school between
the teams of South Bay and Piety Hill
resulted a score of S to 4 in South
Bays favor.
Mr.. Henry Adair's family has
moved 10 Chambers Prairie, where
Mr.. Adair is now working.
The Misses Lois Madden, Gertrude
Carr and Hollis Rose spent Sunday
forenoon with Mrs. Taylor.
Miss Jessie Williams visited with
Mrs. Teets, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cunningham, Mr..
and Mrs. Mcpherson and daughters
Gladys and Mabel from Olympia
called at Sam Madden's Sunday.
Wall paper at cost. 422 e. 4th st.
(adv.)
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-03-26
BUSH PRAIRIE

Mary Meacham visited with Della
and Stella Cook Sunday.
M~. and Mrs. A. d. Drewry and
children, Ruby and Nina. and Mr..
Drewry's mother. Mrs. David Drewry.
visited at the Spirlock farm, on the
Des Chutes. Sunday and also motored
to Lake Offut.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Reichel called
ON Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Dickgeiser
Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Christianson of Tumwater Wis
tied her daughter, Mrs. Olafson. Sun
day.
T.. v. Drewry and Cal Littlejohn
were clam digging Sunday.
A number Of the Sunday School
ladies spent Tuesday at Mrs. Henry
Backman's, making decorations for
Easter.
I Mrs. E. ]. Hodge was in Olympia
Saturday calling on old friends.
Don't forget the preaching serv-
ices at 1880 a. m. next Sunday by
Rev. Mr.. Mixsell of Tacoma.
Mrs. e. v. Drewry and son Richard
took dinner with Mrs. w. A. January
TUESDAY.
Mrs. R. A. Cook called on Mrs.
White and Mrs. Hodge Wednesday OF
last week.