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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-11-10

Thomas A Meader died at his home
on Granite street in Groton at 2:30
O'Clock Sunday morning, October 81,
aged SIS years. The funeral was held
at the home Wednesday at IL o'clock.
Rev. Mr.. Simpson of Ryegate oficiat-
ed, assisted by Rev. John Lyle of
South Ryegate, and Rev. T. w. Lewis
of Groton. The bearers were Herbert
Gibson, George Nelson, c. F. Smith,
Harry Hosmer. M D. Coffrin, I'M
dertaker, was funeral director and
the burial was in Walter Harvey GEM
etery in Barnet The floral tributes
consisted of the following: Pillow
from L. j. Meader; pillow, Blue
Mountain Grange; carnations, DR.. and
Mrs. H. L. Tillotson; chrysanthemums,
Mr.. and Mrs NJ D. Coffrin; carna-
tons, Miss Marion Nelson, Mortified,
Mass, and Miss Letna Nelson, Woods
vile, N. H; carnations, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Heath; roses, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Hosmer; carnations, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Nelson; Violets, Mr.. and
Mrs. James Shields; carnations, Mr..
and Mrs. Herbert Gibson Among
those from out of town attending the
funeral were, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Nelson and family, Mr.. and Mrs. J. L.
Shackford, Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Glib
son, Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Nolan, Mrs.
A. w. Nolan, Mr.. and Mrs. Lester
Mills, Eugene Renfrew, Charles Glib
son, Mr.. and Mrs. c. F. Smith of Rye
gate; Judge J. r. Nolan of Tops
ham; Mr.. and Mrs. J. d. McAllister,
Joseph Cragie Of South Ryegate.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-11-10

John H. Meader and Mary Elem
ming Meader came to Ryegate from
Manchester N. H, in 1857. Three
children were born to them, Andrew
D., Aug. Fl, 1858, died in 1879; Thorn
as A., June 3, 1850, and Jennie L.,
Nav 81, 1852. John H. Meader en-
listed in Co. F. Col. Berdan's sharp
shooters, and died in hospital at
Falmouth, w. Va, in 1868. The
widow was left with three small child
rem which she cared for and kept to-
gether. The family lived at Ryegate
Corner until 1869, when they pur-
chased the Wormwood farm, where
Edward Miller had lived, near Blue
Mountain. Andrew died in 1879 and
Thomas was left in sole charge OF the
farm. He took up the work with
confidence and self-reliance that won
success and soon enabled him to pay
for the place. He was one of the sue
cessful farmers of Ryegate, dairying
being a speciality. Thomas A. Mead
err received his education in the pub
lie schools and at Newbury seminary
He wrote much for publication on
agricultural subjects, and was cor
respondent for the county paper. He
held nearly all town offices, for many
years being moderator. and was elect
ed assistant judge of Caledonia county
court in 1902 and 1904. He was dep
uty sheriff, census enumeration and
trial justice. Judge Meader acquired
an extensive knowledge of law and
was often consulted on legal matters.
He was a member of the Presbyterian
church at Ryegate, a member of the
Grange and a Knight of Pythias.
The mother died June 9, 1913 and her
death brought great sadness to the
brother and sister. Last March Judge
Meader was taken i'll with valvular
heart disease and they sold the farm
and purchased residence in Groton
village, where they moved in July.
Deceased was a public-spirited citizen
and enthusiastic in helping the work
He was faithful son and brother, a
good citizen and loyal friend. Bravely
he took up life's battle and overcame
Its many obstacles and by his industry
and thrift acquired a competence and
prominent place among the people
OF his town and county. He never
married. He is survived by a sister,
Jennie L., whose loving ministrations
were constant during his last illness
The many friends in Groton, Ryegate
and throughout the county express to
the sister sympathy in her great be-
reavement.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-11-10

clifford Tassie. who has been al
work at Hotel Lyndon, and attending
school at the Institute has returned tC
his home at South Woodbury..
Mr. and Mrs. B. A Cannon have
moved to Bellows Falls. Their son
will stay with Mr.. and Mrs. Grover
Foster in order to finish his school
year.
The regular November meeting OF
the Lyndon Union Club was held in
the Cable Hall last week Tuesday eve
ming. There was a large and interest
ed audience present After the rou-
tine business of the evening, a musical
selection was given by the Music Cir
Gle. Mrs Chase then left the pro-
gram in the hands of the domestic
science committee, and Miss Sarah
Packard of that committee, introduced
as the speaker Miss Laura Comstock,
head of the home economics depart
ment of the Massachusetts, Agricul-
tural College at Amherst. At the
close of her talk Miss Comstock met
a great many of the ladies, and a
pleasant social hour was passed with
them. Refreshments of tea and wa
fers were served by the social COM
mittee.
Mrs. H. E. Folsom has been spend
ing the past-Meek in New Yor k, part
of the time in New York city, and Wis
iting her daughter, Flavia, who is in
school near Tarrytown.
Rev. Clarence A. Simmons of the
Universalist church has received a call
from the church at Barnard. where
he has been supplying for two Sun
days. This is the oldest Universalist
church in the state, and it's pulpit was
NJ ted Nv
sea Ballou. Mr. Simmons has not yet
decided whether he will accept the
call, but should he do so will not move
away until next spring.
Miss Bernice King of st. Johnsbury
spent Sunday with her aunt, Mrs. M.
L. Guild.
Much interest was felt here in the
Massachusetts election returns, and
there was great rejoincing over the
Republican vistory and the triumph
of our townsman-in-law, S. w. Nc
Call, governor elect. The many
friends of the McCalls in this town ex-
tend hearty congratulations.
Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Sturtevant of
Wentworth, N. H., were in town a few
days last week. guests at Claude Wat
sons. On Sunday the two families
went to West Burke to enjoy family
Q1nner at the HOWlanQ place, the ola
home of the two sisters.
The Village Improvement Society
hold their annual community supper
and entertainment in Music Hall on
Friday evening of this week.
Mrs D. r. Brown, who has been
seriously i'll for about three weeks is
quite little better, and is now able
to be up and around the house
Mrs. Fred Shonyo with friend, Miss
Nettie Lang of Barnet, visited her pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis Dickinson,
in East Barnet. last week.
Mrs. Sophia Ferguson, who has been
stopping at the Center for a few
weeks has moved here to board with
her son, G. F. Ferguson.
John F. Nash visited his mother in
Reading, Mass. last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. M. Legendre have
returned from their wedding trip and
will board at Hotel Lyndon for the
present. They will go to housekeep-
ing later
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-11-10

Miss Dorothy Whipple of Hardwick
a niece of George Whipple, has come
here to work in the telephone office
She is rooming at Harley Chaplin's.
| Mrs. Lucy Darling was visitor il
WheeIock last week.
| Mrs. Wilcox, secretary of the
American Missionary Association, gave
very interesting talk at the Congre-
gational church on Friday evening.
/ Mrs. NJ. E. Riley accompanied he1
mother, Mrs. Virginia Benoit of ST
Johnsbury, to Manchester, N. H, last
week, where they were called by the
Haverhill, Mass, Mrs. Riley's uncle.
Miss Eliza Belden is spending some
time with her brother A. w. Belden
in Concord.
Last Friday evening about rs coup
les of the young married people enjoy
ed a box supper and dance in the
Gable Hall.
Mrs. Josephine Bigelow is living
with Mrs. Wilmot and caring for her,
as she is in very feeble health.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. R. Griswold visited
Mr.. Griswold's mother at ST. Johns
bury East last week.
A new bell has been installed in the
graded school building which can be
rung on each floor for use in fire drill,
etc.
The education committee of the
Lyndon Union Club held an interest
ing meeting at the Institute last Sat
urday with Miss Cotton, the subject
being a lesson in tea serving and
flower making. A number of the club
members attended and the meeting
was very successful.
CoYonhoI1 of Y01o hos
bought half interest in the Littleton
Courier, the paper which he sold just
before moving to Lyndonville.
Ernest Brown is spendindg some
time at DR.. E. F. Roots in East
Burke.
Miss Belle Fairbanks of Sutton is
visiting relatives in town.
Earle Bailey was in town over Sun
day, going from here to Burlington,
from whence he expects to go West
for the winter, in the interests of the
International Harvester Company.
Mrs. Oliver Counter, Nelson and Es-
Their, from East Burke, were visitors
in town last week.
Mrs. George Cole of East Burke re-
Gently visited her sister, Mrs. Harold
Sherrer.
The fire company was called out
last week Tuesday by chimney fire
in Mrs. McClure's house on East
street, which set a little blaze on the
roof. But a few pals of water soon
put it out, and the firemen's services
were not needed.
A. L. Finney visited relatives in
Chelsea, Mass, last week.
Miss Ethel Wilson of East Burke is
working in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Coffran, who have
been visiting in town for a few weeks.
have returned to their home in To-
peka, Kan.
N. D. Martin has bought the Charles
Blake house on Charles street and will
move into it.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles White have
been spending a few days in Island
Pond.
The Rev. and Mrs. C. A. Simmons
and baby have been visiting friends in
White River Junction.
H. G. Wilson went to Rutland to at
tend a board meeting of the Y. M. c.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-11-10

Herbert G. Adams, proprietor. of
Hillside farm, West Haven, qualities
for the grand championship in ilIten-
slVe farming in Vermont and local
truck raisers believe he stands we'll
up on the list of those eligible to COM
pete for the national sweepstakes in
this line of agriculture. This season
from less than an acre of Iand he has
raised IS bushels of choice apples, 90
quarts of red raspberries, II quarts Of
black caps 20 quarts of stra wberrfes
hve bushels of plums, three bushels of
cherries, two bushels of currants, five
bushels of potatoes and unmeasnre1
quantities of carrots, beets, beans ard
celery.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-11-10
LyndOnviIle
Death of Mrs. George FIetcher-Meet-
ing of The Community League
Personals.

CMrs. Z. ]. BIodgett, Correspondent
In the bowling contest held in the
local alley last Friday evening, Lyn-
donville players won, making score
of 1911 to ST. Johnsbury's 1897.
Mrs. G. B. Allyn has gone to Bright
look Hospital for treatment.
DR.. and Mrs. A. A. Cheney spent the
weekend with friends in Boston.
Mrs. George Fletcher, who has been
spending the summer with her sister,
Mrs. Porter Baldwin, died very sud
denly Saturday from an attack of
Bright's disease. Funeral services
were held Monday afternoon at John
Websters, the Rev. G. A. Simmons
officiating Her remains were taken
to Dunstable, Mass, for burial beside
those of her husband Mrs. Fletcher
was a sister of Mrs. Baldwin and Mrs.
John Webster. She was 50 years of
age and had intended to return to
Seneca, Kansas, where she made her
home with another sister. She was
living in San Francisco at the time OF
the earthquake. and suffered from the
collapse of a church spire near by,
which fell directly across her bed,
necessitating the amputation OF her
leg and an artificial limb.
b. j. Campbell and family are NOV
ing into the tenement in Mrs. Wood
ards house vacated by Harry Blake.
Miss Edith Smith of Gardner, Me.
has been stopping with her uncle,
George p. Smith, since the death of
his wife.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Gaudette were
called to Pawtucket, r. l., last week,
by the death of Mrs. Gaudette's father.
Harland L. Parker has gone to
Mount Clement, Mich, to take the
baths and treatment. for three weeks.
At the meeting of the Community
League last Friday evening, the by
laws proposed were discussed and
adopted. The question of establish
ing an ice rink this winter was dis
cussed. 1t was also proposed to es-
tablish an information bureau, so
that social affairs might be arranged
without conflicting dates. The regu-
lar meetings of the League are to be
held quarterly hereafter, when good
programs will be prepared.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert French of st.
Johnsbury were in town the first of
the week.
The ladies of the Episcopal church
served an excellent fish chowder sup
per Thursday afternoon, which was
well patronized.
Mrs. G. M. Campbell entertained the
Christmas Club at a very delightful
meeting last Thursday afternoon.
The ladies of the Methodist Aid So
ciety served their annual chicken pie
supper Thursday afternoon in the YES
try, there being a good crowd in at
tendance.
Mrs. Harry Patton and two younger
children from Bangor, Me-, are visit
ing her mother-in-law, Mrs. L. M. Pa
ton, the nurse, on South street.
George Paquette, who has been
working in the La Point Brothers
market for some time, has gone to
work for the Ruggles Brothers in
their market.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-11-10
Book of The Lamentations
of the Non-Advertiser
CHAPTER |.

1. There was a certain mail order
man who lifted up his eyes and saw a
multitude of buyers afar off. And he
said unto himself, how can Ireach them?
2. | do not live In their vicinity.
They do not know am here; neither do
they know what have to sell; or how
reasonable are my prices.
3. And he called in his neighboring
tradesmen and asked them how he
could reach the multitude of buyers;
but not one of them could tell him.
a. After long time, he said know
what will do. | will advertise to them
the fact that am here; that have the
goods; that my prices are low; and he
did so.
S. And it came to pass that after he
had advertised for three years the null
titude sent unto him for their goods.
6. Then there arose a great cry
among the local trades people.
z. One said, need no advertising.
Everybody knows | am here.
8. Another said, advertised once
and it did not pay.
9. A third said, advertising is alright
for those who can afford it, can't.
10. But they all with one accord
complained because the man who ad-
vertised was selling the goods while
their goods were unsOld and the dust ac-
cumulated on the shelves.
IL. But Custom hardened their hearts
and they would not see how the mail
order man was making his success.
IL. And SO they grumbled, withered
and were no longer known among the
men who did things.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-11-10
MUSEUM NOTES
October An Unusually Warm Month
Rain Below the Average.

The most unusual item in the sum-
maries of October weather is the lack
of frosty days. The minimum ther-
mometer has registered below freez-
ing on just five days, and on only two
of these, the 18th and the 25th, was
the reading below 80 degrees. The
lowest record was % degrees on Oc-
tober rs. The absolute maximum for
the month was rs degrees on the 18th.
The average mean temperature for
October is Alb degrees, while this
year it was 49.8 degrees. The months
rainfall was LAB inches as compared
with the average of 2.53 inches.
The second lecture in the course on
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-11-10
OUR JITNEY oFFER-Tl

DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this slip,
enclose with sc and mail it to Foley &
Co, Chicago, Ill, writing your name
and address clearly. You will receive
IN return a trial package containing
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound, for
Pills, for pain in sides and back, rheu-
matism, backache, kidney and bladder
a wholesome and thoroughly cleansing
cathartic, for constipation, biliousness
headache and sluggish bowels. G. G.
BINGHAM
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-11-10

But they might have aroused
themselves and beat the man
who advertised at his own game
and become prosperous men each
in his own town or city. Don t
be a blind one.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-11-10

A. also the Boys and Girls Indus
trial Exposition.
H. G. Wilson was in Boston last
week.
Mrs. Elisha BigeIow is in Boston
this week.
Mrs. w. G. Knight was called to
Medford Saturday on account of the
illness of her husband.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-11-10

c. E. Blanchard. postmaster at
Blanchard, Cal, writes: II had kidney
trouble so bad had to go TO the hos
pital. Foley Kidney Pills were recon-
mended to me and they completely
cured me. 1 cannot speak too highly
have had similar benefit from this
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stiff joints, swollen muscles and all the
various symptoms of weakened or dis
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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-11-10

The rs cent piece was made
famous by the American Liver
Tablets, the perfect laxative.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-11-10

Problems Of Everyday Living will be
given at the Museum on Tuesday,
Nov. 8, AIS to 5 p. m. The subject
will be Food Accessories" 1t will
include the dietetic value of sugars,
spices, condiments. and different bev-
erages, also a discussion of the effects
of alcoholics and drugs upon the in
dividual and the race. All questions
and food problems presented will re-
ceive due consideration. All are cor
daily invited to attend single lectures
or the course.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-11-10

Mail order houses advertise and
win.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-09-03
To My Friends of the Fourth
District

| thank my friends for their
vote cast for me in both cleo
tions. | thank every man. wo-
man and child for the kindness
shown me during the campaign.
l will ever try to merit the conf
dence you have placed in me. l
will endeavor at the end of the
four years to return the Office
undefiled. This is the first time
l ever asked for a public Office at
the hands of the people. | feel
grateful for the response. l feel
assured, friends, you will lend
me a helping hand in discharging
my duty. Again / thank you.
Yours for service.
MARK MONTS.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-09-03

| desire to thank the voters of
the first district Of Lee county
for the slendid vote they gave
me in both the August primaries.
| feel that / have good reason to
be proud of my success when |
consider the fact that | was
elected with four as worthy and
competent gentlemen for oppo-
nents as can be found in the
county. | shall strive diligently
to serve my constituents faith
fully and intelligently. My high
est ambition as an officer will be
to treat every locality in the dis
trict with equal fairness and to
give the claims of every citizen
an impartial consideration.
Thanking you again for the
honor you have bestowed upon
me, | am
Yours for progress,
E. F. BRIsToW.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-09-03
The Unexpected

Recently one Of our fastidious
young men bought a pair of over
alls and found in them the name
of the seamstress who had made
them. He very promptly wrote
her a letter with all the elusive
ness necessary in such a case and
in due time received a reply
which, however, was void Of the
romance usual in such cases.
Here it is: II am a working
girl, it is true, but | make a good
living and l do not care to sup
port a husband. as | would prob
ably have to do, if / married
some silly noodle who gets mash
ed on a girl he never saw. Per-
NIT me to further say | do not
know how my name got in the
overalls, and when | do marry.
if ever, it will be some fellow
who can afford something better
than a Ate pair of brooches. -
Pampa News.
This young gentleman will
probably cease corresponding for
so ne time. The joke was GER
tainly on him. This is like
smelling a rose with a bee in it.
The keenest rebuffs of all are
those that are unexpected, those
that follow close on the heels of
sweet thoughts of romance and
love, or physical contentment
The contrast effect is what
wrenches the nervous system.
State Press knew a young fellow
once who went to a soda foun.
tain and ordered a milk choco.
late. He got it. 1t was a hot
day, and.the young mans mouth
The Tupelo journal., 1915-09-03
A Card

To the Voters of the Fifth Dis
trict-I desire to thank the good
people of the Fifth district for
the nice vote given me in the
first and second primaries. To
my friends who voted for me |
cannot express how | appreciate
your vote, and to those who
voted against me | hold no ill
will against them, and will be
ready to serve all at any time to
the best of my ability, which |
have done in the past. and any
time | can serve you will be glad
to do so, J. w. Butler:
The Tupelo journal., 1915-09-03

Watered as he took his drink
over to a table in the corner.
Little beads of sweat stood on
the outside of the glass. and on
top of the beautiful brown Of
the chocolate milk foated a little
pyramid of whipped cream. The
young man drained this delicious
beverage to the dregs. and while
he was sitting there wiping his
mouth in satisfied contentment,
he happened to glance down at
the empty glas. He was just in
time to see a wet. milk bedrag-
gled, discouraged and weak
kneed cockroach struggling out
over the edge Of the glass. With
bullying eyes the young man
watched the roach wobble over
the edge of the table and fall off,
leaving a milk brown trail be-
hind. The young man then went
out and did the same thing any
of us would have done under the
circumstances. State Press in
Dallas News.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-09-03
ACard

To the People Of the County:
| desire to say that | cannot
express in words my gratitude
for the additional evidence of
their friendship when | received
votes enough in the second pri-
mary to nominate me for Circuit
Clerk. The many expressions of
friendship and loyal support of
my friends shall always be re-
membered gratefully by your
obedient servant,
GEO. w. LONG.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-09-03
The Journal for any kind of Printing.
IL Wasn't Goino.

Sir James Barrie tells of Charles
Frohman's reply 10 a cable message
be received from France during the
opening of n of his plays. 1t was
from the French author Of the play
and read:
"How's it going?"
Mr.. Frohman read it after the sec
ond act. when it was clear the play
had failed, then replied:
"It is gone."-New York World
The Tupelo journal., 1915-09-03
Hope of Improvement.

do you think the world is getting
better?"
1T ought to be- replied the man
who worries a whole lot about his
health. There are more new medi-
cines being invented every year.
Washington Star.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-09-03
ACard

| desire to return my sincere
thanks for the splendid vote
given me in the second primary
that nominated me for Super
visor in the Second District. |
shall endeavor to measure up to
the full expectations Of friends
who supported me and also to
the duties of the office. Again
thanking you all and assuring
you that / shall be the Supervis.
or of the man who didn't vote
for me just as | will be for the
one that voted for me, | remain,
Cordially,
SID PARHAM.
FOR SALE OR TRADES Slightly
used Herculese Rubber Tire Buggy.
Baker & Coleman.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-09-03
KuykendaII's GreaseIess
Liquid Eczema Remedy
Is the Greatest Eczema
and Skin Remedy OF
the World

Cures all kinds of itching skin troubles
now; poison oak, itch, ringworm. chick
any itching skin sores resem-
bling cancers. Physicians fail. this
remedy cures. Samples to sufferers.
On sale by all druggists in Tupelo
and every reliable druggist in the U
ty.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-09-03
VaniIlin.

vanillin is the active principle which
makes vanilla ice cream SO popular.
leaves and roots of a number Of plants.
1t has been found to be poisonous to
clover. wheat cowpeas and other
plants.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-09-03

Fortune leaves always some door
open to come at a remedy.-Cervantes.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-09-03
Effective May End

For folders and other informa-
ton regarding rates. routes, ETC..
apply to C. j. Paessler, Ticket
Agent, Mobile & Ohio R. R. or
write G.. E. Allen. District Pass
enger Agent, Jackson, Tenn.