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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-03-22

hood was spent. and where he learned
the trade of horse-shoeing with his
I father who for many years carried on
that business in this place and worked
at that trade until the time of his
death. Mr.. Bailey was a member of
/ the Horse Shoers union, and was the
one chosen to make the bylaws at
the time of it's organization. He is
survived by his wife, Mrs. Cora Bailey
of this place. his mother. Mrs Mar
garet Bailey of Cabot two brothers,
James of this place and William Of
California, and one sister, Mrs Charles
Rowland of Cabot. The body was
brought here and funeral services
were held in the chapel of st. James
Mission. Thursday. the Rev. A. P.
Grint of St Johnsbury officiating.
Stanton Bennett, Albert Owens, Alison
Currier and Freeman Russell acted as
bearers. The interment was in the
family lot in Concord cemetery. Those
who came to attend the funeral from
out of town were Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Rowland of Cabot Mrs. Mabel Beat
tie and Mr.. and Mrs. George Green
from st. Johnsbury.
The Wide Awake club will give an
entertainment at the Town hall this
Wednesday evening, with the follow
ing program: Song, Marcus Smith,
Willard and Alban Baker; recitation,
Gwendoline Rock; recitation. Lloyd
Willis; vocal solo, Thelma Williamson;
tableaux; recitation, Floyd Hutchin-
son; violin and piano, Ralph Reed,
julius Quimby, recitation, Sybil Havi-
land; vocal solo, Florence Hodgden;
tableaux; recitation, Huldah Burbank;
duet, Julia Quimby, Ida Richardson;
tableaux; recitation, Reginald Hodg-
den; song, Eleanor and Doris Morri-
son. This will be followed by a drama
THE Sewing Circle with the follow
ing cast: Mrs. Dumping, Helen Da-
Wis; Mrs. Saunders, Ruth Crowell;
Mrs. Wilson, Rebecca Stuart; Mrs.
Jones. Julia Quimby; Mrs. Hopkins,
Florence Moyse; Miss Maxwell, Ida
Richardson; Miss Hastings, Rose
Rock.
Little MILFORD Burlock who has
been seriously ill is better.
Mrs. William Houston, w. T. Reed,
Miss Ellen Reed, George F. Joslin, w.
P. Willis are among those who have
been confined to the house by illness
the past week.
d. B. Sampson, who has been con-
fined to the house for several weeks
is able to be out.
Mrs. ID. j. Lunnie has returned
from Beecher Falls accompanied by
her grandson, Howard Day.
Mrs. May B. Lewis and daughter,
Vivian, are visiting, Mrs. Myra Bedell.
G. H. Hastings spent part of last
week in Boston.
Mrs. F. J. Bedell was a business Wis
itor in ST. Johnsbury last week.
Several from ST. Johnsbury attend
ed the Grange dance here last We'd
nesday night.
Mrs. Mabel Beattie came from ST.
J ohnsbury last week to visit her sis
ter, Mrs. Walter Douglass.
George B. Wallace of East Ryegate
was in town the last of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Williamson were
in st. Johnsbury the last of the week.
Thelma Williamson spent several days
in St. Johnsbury with Reta Hudson.
Mrs o. w. Baker, Mrs. E. A. Gray,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-03-22
EAST RYEGATE

"a. G. Bedell, Correspondent
Mrs. Clarence Richardson and son
of Whitefeld. n. H., were guests of
her sister, Mrs r. S. Hayes. a few days
last week.
C. M. Wallace went to Concord Sat
urday for the weekend, returning
Monday with Mrs. Wallace, who has
been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Cut
ting, the past week.
Mrs J. G. Smith of McIndoes was
a guest at Clarence BedelPs one day
last week
Miss J. L. Taylor of Groton was in
town over Thursday night, guest at
Clarence BedelIs.
Mrs Adams. who has been caring
for her daughter, Mrs. Gardner, the
past week, returned to her home in
Passumpsic Saturday. Her little
grandson, Vernard, accompanied her.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Chamberlin
and Mr.. and Mrs. Ezra Dixon Of Bar
net were guests at Mrs. Fanny Cham
berlin's Sunday.
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CoMnnssIoNERs, NOTICE
ESTATE OF CHARLES c. MEsERVE

ESTATE OF CHARLES g. MESERVE
The undersigned, having been appointed
by the Honorable Probate Court for the Dis
trict of Called onia. Commissioners to receive
examine, and adjust the claims and demands
of all persons against the ests tie of Charles
G. Meserve. late of St Johnsbury, in said dis
trict deceased and all claims exhibited in off
set thereto. hereby give notice that we will
meet for the purpose aforesaid. at the office
of the Crawford Ranney Agency. in the town
OF ST Johnsbury, in said District on the
3Oth day of NJ arch and st day OF Septemh her
next, from o O'Clock a. m. until O'Clock
o. m. on each of said days and that six
months from the goth day of March
A. d. 191 8. is the time limited by said Court
for said creditors to present their claims to
US for examina ton and allowance
Dated at st. Johnsbury, this 9th day of
March A D. 1915
GEORGE Fl. MORRILL,,
LORENZO D. HALL,
Commissioners.
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ST. JOHNsBURY CENTER
Charles Butler Holds the Record for
Attending GranOe and Church.

Attending Grange and Church.
edith Mclaughlin, Correspondent
Charles Butler has broken the rec
ord of all church and Grange attend
ants in this village as he has attended
church at least once every Sunday for
II years and has not missed attending
meeting of Wide Awake Grange of
which he is a member, in the same
number of years.
Mrs. Bernard Murphy of ST. Johns
bury was the guest of Mrs. E. L. Nor
rill one day last week.
Charles Salman is able to ride out.
Miss Ella Mclaughlin of st. Johns
bury spent the weekend with her
brother, B. A. Mclaughlin, and fam
lily.
d. I. Grapes has sold 13 grade Jer-
sey COWS to F. G. Shonyo, to be deliV-
cred May 1. These were the last
grades Mr.. Grapes owned and he now
has 80 pure bred Jersey cows and
some young stock consisting mostly of
the Owl and Golden Farm strain. His
herd is headed by a grandson of the
great bull Springfield Owl.
c. l. Hall has been confined to the
house the past week with a quinsy
sore and Mrs. c. I. Hall and Mrs. w.
- Hall nave OSSA NSly SACh with the
grip.
The last of the bridge construction
crew left Thursday morning on the
early train for Cleveland, Ohio.
Miss Ruby Brooks, who attends
Lyndon institute. has been home the
past week. but expects to return as
soon as the school opens again.
Fred Burrows of Morgan is visiting
his cousin Mrs. John Prescott.
Mrs. Lura Hutchinson and daugh-
ter. Edith, of Stanstead, P. O., have
been visiting her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs D. NJ. Bacon.
Miss Mildred Houghton of Fairlee
came Saturday night to visit her par
ents. Mr. and Mrs. Houghton.
Mr.. Taylor. ST.. who lives in the
lower tenement of Mr.. Darling's house
is quite i'll with pneumonia.
The w. c. T. U. will meet with Mrs
LiIlias Huntley Friday afternoon, at
the usual hour.
Mrs. Ernest Sargent of ST. Johns
bury was the guest of Mrs. B. A
Farnham last Wednesday.
Mrs. w. E. Harvey of st. Johnsbury
spent part of last week at her home
here.
Leo Mongeon who has been work
ing at Greensboro for several weeks
with the st. Johnsbury Electric Wir-
ing company has returned home.
The Sewing circle Of the Universal
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-03-22

Concord Saturday to attend the fune-
raj Of Mrs. J. c. Mcdonald.
The Ladies circle will serve a fish
chowder supper in the vestry Thurs
day evening from 6 to O'Clock. A
short program will be given.
Mrs. Joseph Morrison entertained
her Sunday school class at her home
Friday afternoon.
Miss Mamie Wright, who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. Leach, al
Lyndonville. has returned home
Myrvin Morrison, who is attending
school at Lyndon is very i'll with scar
let fever.
Several in this district are confined
to the house with hard colds and grip.
Mrs. Cora Goss entertained the SIS
club Friday evening. A very pleasant
time was spent. Refreshments were
served.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-03-22

Mr.. and Mrs Walter SWEET spent
Sunday here with her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. E. F. Aver.
Miss Eva Weeks spent Saturday and
Sunday here with her father. George
Weeks.
Miss Nadine Dix OF Plainheld who
has been visiting her uncle. George
Gle, returned home last Wednesday.
(Mrs. +. +. Aver Correspondent
Charles Swasey spent Sunday at
Marshfield.
son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. J.
III. Bessett Mar. rs.
A. j. Goss, who has been spending
the winter I'm California returned home
Monday.
Miss Anna Brickett has been spend
ing several days at Danville.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-03-22

tions TOR corns. Lere's sumo 'Gets-A C.,
it's just wonderful how easy, clear and
clean ii makes any corn come right
off. Takes but a few seconds to apply.
1t dries at once. Put your sock on
right over it,-there's nothing to stick
or roll up, form a bundle of your toe,
or press on the corn. It's painless,
simple as rolling off a log. Now put
away those knives, razors and scissors,
use 'Gets-It' and you'll have a sweeter
disposition and no more corns and cal
luses."
"Gets-It" is sold everywhere. Csc a
bottle, or sent direct by +. Lawrence
e Co, Chicago, III. Sold in st. Johns
bury and recommended as the worlds
best corn remedy by G. G. Bingham;
Chas Searles e. Co.; Flint Bros.
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T. w. Thomas and daughter, Lena
have been spending a few days with
Mr.. Thomas mother, Mrs. Ida Thorn
as at Miles Pond.
Miss Dorothy Goodreault was a re-
cent guest of her sisters, Mrs. Arsene
Provencal and Mrs. Adelard Leclerc
in st. Johnsbury.
Right Rev. George Y. Bliss, D. D..
bishop coadjutor of Vermont, will
preach in st. James chapel at o'clock
Sunday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-03-22
WEST DANVHLE

The church realized $33 from their
box supper last week, Tuesday.
Mrs. George Kittridge was called to
st. Johnsbury Friday on account of
the serious illness of her granddaugh-
ter Eva Hunt.
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LOWER WATERFORD

(Mrs. G.. A. Ballou, Correspondent
Mr. and Mrs. S. w. Bennett and
two children spent Sunday with her
brother, c. 9. Bonnet, at Passumpsic
E. L Williams was called to East
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why Swear, Dear?
Use 'GetS-It
for COrnS!''

It's the New Plan. Simple. Sure as
Fate. Applied I'm Few Seconds.
"Why, John, 1 never knew you to use
such language! I've told you several
times it's no use to try those bandages,
salves, tapes, plasterS, and contra D.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-03-22

The 25 cent piece was made famous
by the American Liver Tablets. the
perfect laxative.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-04

What has he struck"
"a liquid that will put out a fire in
one second after it is thrown on the
flames. You open door and find
room in flames. You might throw
pint of this liquid on them, and they
will die out before you could count
five. The fire killer is in pint bottles
and the bottles are as ornamental as
those which contain perfume. They
can be left on the tables in the parlor
or anywhere as ornaments and will
thus be at hand when wanted. You
discover a fire and you throw one of
the bottles at 1t and break 1t. That is
the end of the fire. One single bottle
of the liquid, If broken early enough,
will save a twenty-story skyscraper
from destruction"
but 1 have seen such bottles in the
halls and theaters," protested Mrs.
Bowser
81 know that they keep bottles, but
not such as these answered the
schemer. Banks says that they con-
tain a liquid that only helps the fire
along and he ought to know. Such
bottles are for show and not for use"
! And where do you come in, Mr..
| Bowser?"
ST buy all the bottles he produces,
and have agents to go about selling
them from house to house. I pay the
aldermen of a city five dollars apiece
and they pass an ordinance that every
public place shall keep a stock of
them. They will be kept in churches
and libraries. Even the washerwo-
men will want them in their homes. I
pay ten cents a bottle aid they sell
again for rs cents. There will be a
steady sale of a hundred million bot
ties a year. Mr.. Banks left me two
bottles that might show them to you.
Here they are and that is my scheme.
What have you to say now?'
Mrs. Bowser hadn't anything to say.
She took up her bottle and went down
! into the kitchen. There was an empty
soap box setting there. She took it
out doors into the back yard, and filled
it with newspapers, and then called for
Mr.. Bowser to come down. He was
already down and wondering what she
was up to.
I'VE are going to start a fire in the
| basement of a twenty-story skyscrap-
err" she said, land we will attack it
in its incipient state. Here is a box as
dry as finder and those newspapers
will flash up like powder. Let US see
how this wonderful fire-killer will
kill"
Mr.. Bowser opend his mouth to pro-
! test, and it was still open when a
match was touched to the paper, and
as the flames shot up. Mrs. Bowser
threw and broke the bottle in the
out in one second. 1t didn't in ten or
twenty or even sixty. 1t didn't die out
at all. The papers and the box burn
ed until there was nothing left.
You see how Mr.. Banks is mis-
takeni" said Mrs. Bowser, as she turn
ed to Mr.. Bowser 81 don't think this
scheme will make millions for you.
Let's go upstairs and talk of something
else!''
And Mr. Bowser followed her up
stairs but he didn't talk of something
else. In fact, he was SO silent for the
next hour that the cat thought him
| asleep and climbed on his back to
| tickle his neck with one of her paws
Professor Banks, the world renowned
chemist. has not. received an order
form Mr. Bowser yet nor has he called
| again to see what was the matter with
the saleratus liquid.-(Copyright 1916
by the Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate.l
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Melrose Hotel
Los Angeles, Cal.

Every room in the MELROsE is
comfortable and restful. The hotel is
situated on the heights getting the full
benefit of the afternoon breeze from
the ocean. and high above the morn
ing fogs. There is none of the noise
and clatter one hears in the down
town district-none of the hum and
clank of the trolley cars-and yet, the
MELROSE is within give minutes
walk of the busiest part of Los An
geles.
The dining room is we'll situated and
well ventilated The food is excel
lent and the service in keeping. At
tendants are efficient and courteous
and anticipate little attentions which
guests appreciate.
A billiard room is another one of
the hotels recreation provisions
which is popular with patrons.
SCHEDULE OF RATES
European Plan
Single Room (fOr 1 persOn), Bath Privilege
s1.Oo per dav and up
Monthly rate. SIS to SEQ
Single Room CfOr person.. Private Bath
$3.50 per day and up
Monthly rate. $a5 to SIS.
Rates for Groom and s-room suites. or
single rooms for more than one person
proportionateIy priced.
When you arrive fn. Los Angeles
at whatever station-take any waiting
taxicab at the hotels expense and tell
the driver ''MELROSE, 1000 SOUTH
GRAND AVENUE or take cars, ask
ing for transfer to West Lake car. at
Second and Broadway.
JOSEPH D. ROE
Proprietor. .4
THOMAS ]. HANKLA of Topeka, Kan.
Office Man.
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old mule to keep long enough to see
if he wouldn't turn into a camel Are
you going into the mule-camel
scheme, Mr.. Bowser?"
Mr.. Bowser turned a very stern face
upon her and waited for half a min
ute before replying.
This scheme is going through. Mrs.
BOWSer, no matter how much sarcasm
you see fit to indulge in, but may
tell you if 1 hear any more of 1t at
this time you shall not be taken into
my confidence. There goes the bell
and my man is here
Mr.. Bowser walked down the hall
and admitted the man who bad a
package of some sort under his arm.
He was hustled into the library, and
the door shut and locked and Mrs.
Bowser and the cat were left helpless
to overhear anything about that
scheme. 1t was a full hour later be-
fore Mr.. Bowser and the stranger
came out again and in suppressed
voices they were heard to say:
ST congratulate you, Mr.. Bowser. In
less than a year you will be giving
away gold pieces as souvenirs and
your wife will be wearing the biggest
diamonds ever yet discovered"
81 believe you, Mr.. Banks, and I
shall owe you a debt of gratitude
which can never pay. You are sure
it will work, are you?"
"You cannot doubt my assurance.
What does your wife think of the
scheme?"
II haven't told her yet. but she
will fall in with me. AS soon as she
does I will give you my first order 1t
will be for not less than 1000 bot
ties"
"Good!" replied Mr. Banks, as he
was softly ushered out of the door.
Mr.. Bowser came back to the sit
ting-room and sat down, and. with an
air of the greatest confidence, he
said:
Mrs Bowser. I am now ready to
tell you all about it. You will be sur
prised. You will readily enter into
the scheme. You will see how the
money is to be made. You will even
pat me on the back and praise my
business acumen."
60 on" said Mrs. Bowser, but not
the least enthusiastic.
"Mr. Banks, as is the name of the
gentleman who just departed, is a
great chemist. He fills a chair at
Harvard. He has a world wide rep
utation. 1t was he that made the first
cough medicine. 1t was he that first
discovered how to mix blue vitriol
with poor whisky that it passed for a
kings drink. I could tell you a hun
bred wonderful things he has done,
but, to business, woman-to business.
He saw that millions of property was
being destroyed by fire every year,
and at least one-half the loss could
be avoided If a fire was attacked in its
| incipient stage. He began to ponder
and compound. He has spent ten
years seeking to find the right thing
and he has found it at last
THAT is fine replied Mrs. Bowser
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-04

view. L have never cheated or swim
died a fellow man, and 1 never shall,
but 1 shall acquire wealth in an hon
est way"
AT about what date do you figure
on being a millionaire ?" asked Mrs.
Bowser, in an Indifferent tone.
Il don't think it will be over three
months from now, but it may possibly
be four. 1 have had schemes, as you
know, and some of them have failed,
but L have scheme now that cannot
fail any more than the sun can fail
to rise in the morning and set at dusk
Mrs. Bowser. shake hands with me! 1
am expecting a stranger here this
evening, and after he has come and
gone, 1 will enter into full explana-
ton. want to first be sure on all
points, for L expect opposition from
you and [ want to crush it at the very
outset by facts that cannot be argued
away. Mrs. Bowser, I feel like whoop-
ing with exultation.''
But please don't, Mr.. Bowser; our
cat is growing old and if she were
suddenly startled she might lrop dea d
or the neighbors might hear the
whoop and wonder If you are playing
circus. Are you going into a new
busineSS?"
answered. What 1 am going to take
up will be a side-issue, but, neverthe-
less, it will be that side issue which
Will bring in the wealth. John D.
Rockefeller makes money out of Stan
dard Oil, but he makes more out of
the side-issue running quick lunch
places He makes three cents a gallon
on kerosene and five cents on each
customer who eats boiled eggs ar d
ham sandwiches at one of his feeding
places" Mrs. Bowser thought for q
moment and then said:
You are not going 20 buy a spring
pig, a flock Of chickens, a new mich
cow, patent rat-trap, a burglar
alarm, a fire escape, a flying machine
nor a patent fuel, for you have tried
all those things and failed. About the
only thing you haven't bought is an
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story of Dives and Lazarus?
Event 104 Concerning Faith and Forgive
ness. Luke II lilo.
Event 1O5 The Raising of Lazarus. John
II 1-46.
Event LOG, The Withdrawal to Ephraim
John IL 47-54.
IA. What is the lesson Jesus would i'm
press upon his disciples in 104?
Is. Who records the miracle of Lazarus
raised from the dead?
16. What three statements can you make
suggesting the relation of Jesus to
Laszarus' sickness?
II. Repeat the words of the sisters when
Jesus came to Bethany?
Is. What three things did Jesus do when
he came to the tomb of Lazarus?
10. What were the words Jesus said to
Lazarus?
90 Who witnessed the raising of
II What effect had it on the recipient?
on the people? on the priests and Phari-
90 To what place did Jesus go to escape
His enemies and be alone with His DIS
ciples?
The important feature of the ministry in
Perea was the parallels. The parallels Of
the Kingdom in Galilee are followed here
by such as would defend His association
with publH,hns and sinners, based on the
love of God.
The Raising of Lazarus. sometimes called
the Great Miracle, so enrages the Jewish
to kill Jesus and Lazarus as well, be-
cause they cannot deny the miracle and
they fear the peoples attachment to
Jesus. The retirement to Ephrfam 10
miles from Jerusalem cannot be long be-
fore His erucifixion. We see the wonder
full revelation in the character Of Jesus
1. In His courage.
2. Indignation at the malice and
Hypocrisy of His enemies
8. His tears OF sympathy.
4. His simple. trustful prayer.
3. The loud voice that walked the dead.
G. The quiet retreat because he would
not use the power to save Himself
..s---+ MRS. -MENNINGER. .
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BOWSER'S SIDE ISSUE
He Turns o a Fire Extinguisher and
Plans to Make a Fortune.

Mr.. Bowser's face wore a bland
smile as he came home to dinner.
He rubbed his hands together and
chuckled.
He had a patronizing air toward
Mrs Bowser. and he almost bowed to
the cook as he seated himself at the
table.
Even when the cat looked in from
the kitchen door. he gave a chuck in
stead of throwing a plate at her.
All through the meal he was good
Mr.. Bowser very good.
If he had heard of the death of
distant uncle, who had died and made
him a Rockefeller, he couldn't have
been more bland and good-tempered.
Mrs. Bowser had a right to expect to
hear some great, good news, but at
the same time she doubted. Mr.. Bow
ser had always been that way when
he had one of his little schemes on
foot and was sure that it would pan
out millions for him. She asked no
questions, and he kept the good news
to himself until they were alone In
the sitting room. Then a smile broad
ened, and he sat down with a hand
on either knee and began:
Mrs. Bowser, I was not a rich
young man when l asked you to marry
me. You can remember that I hon
estly told you So
YES" replied Mrs. Bowser, you
told me SC. You said that all you
had in the world, in the shape of
wealth, was a half interest in a yoke
of oxen and your half interest wasn't
feeling very well at the time. Yes,
Mr.. Bowser, you were honest about it,
Mr.. Bowser'S bland smile faded
quite away for a moment, but he
hung on to himself and continued:
Il also told you that 1 would be a
rich man some day. and for years and
years have worked with that end in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-04
VIM. SHAW COMING
Boston C. f. Secretary in First Baptist
Church March is.

The Christian Endeavorers of Topeka
and vicinity will have an opportunity
to hear DR.. William Shaw of Boston,
at the First Baptist church, Wednes-
DIR. Shaw is the general secretary of
the United Society of Christian En-
deavor.
He is making a tour through several
states and his itinerary through Kan
sas is as follows: Kansas City March
IA; Topeka, Is; Wichita, 16; Hutchin-
son, IT; Manhattan, 49, and Lawrence,
10.
Invitations have been sent to En-
deavorers in Shawnee, Usage, Jeffer-
son and Jackson counties to come to
Topeka for this meeting.
A fellowship luncheon will be served
at the Y. w. C. A at $3.50 D. m. in conn
pliment to DR.. Shaw