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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-06-07
England,s Naval Disaster.

A stunning shock to the world was
the announcement by Saturday
morning papers that the British North
Sea feet had suffered the loss of four
teen ships and thousands of men in
an attack by the German High Seas
fleet in the greatest naval battle of all
history. The great effectiveness of
the German armies had been recog-
nized from the first of this terrible
war but the people of the world had
looked upon the British fleet as the
greatest naval force in existence, a
tremendous reserve force the allies
could bring into action at a proper
time with destructive results to the
Germans. England too evidently be-
lieved this and had successfully con-
served it's moral forces apparently
awaiting in confidence the opportunity
to strike fatal blow. But Germany
has taken the aggressive on the sea as
well as land and humbled the pride
of England at comparatively small
cost to itself.
Although England may not be
crushed it's naval prestige is lost. It's
military force is in hopeless decay.
Its caste of wealthy and titled mill
tary and naval officers is completely
discredited. Outside of it's statesmen,
Premier Asquith and Lloyd-George,
England has not developed a single
great man, not one of it's coddled and
favored sons of luxury has won
world standing as a. fighter. Its COM
mon people have been disgracefully
Indifferent, a natural result of the
impossibility of promotion for merit
orious service.
While we are not ready to believe it
possible for Germany to win this war,
we can see no hope that England can
win any high honor. To the French
army resisting for months the terrible
pounding around Verdun and the Rus
sian forces hemming in the forces of
flicting steady destruction to the Turks
the world must look for the suppress
sion of German military domination
and the preservation of national in
tegrity in Europe. England must
transform itself from a land of mobiles
and lords into a nation Of people if it
is to continue as one of the powerful
nations of the world.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-06-07

The action of the men of Newport
and West Derby voting for consolida-
ton of the two villages is one that will
be generally commended. Nature
made a theatre for one instead of two
villages there and it is only geo
graphical line that has divided it into
two municipalities. The combination
would make Newport one of the large
villages of the state and with the re-
sources of the two villages combined
better system of municipal govern
ment, better streets, schools and build
ings could be established. The two
villages have been recognized as live,
progressive communities and people
in general will be pleased to see a
combination that will enable them to
become more progressive. Everybody
wants to see a greater Newport.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-06-07
Order of Notice of Foreign win.

ESTATE OF MARY E. SHOREY
STATE OF VERMONT, District of Caledonia Sc
The Honorable Probate Court for the Dis.
trict aforesaid: To all persons inter.
of Shawnee County, in the State OF
Kansas. deceased, leaving Estate in this
District, greeting:
At Probate Court, holden at St. Johns
day of May A. d. 1916, an authenticated
copy of the last Will and Testament and the
Probate thereof of Mary b Shorey, late of
-. in the County of Shawnee,
in the State of ansas deceased, leaving es-
tate in said district,-duly proved, allowed
the County and State aforesaid, was pre-
sented to the Court here, that the same in
strument may be allowed in this State as
the last Will and Testament of the said de-
cedent, and that the said copy may be filed
and recorded in the Probate Court for the
District of Caledonia, aforesaid, agreeable
to the statute in such cases made and pro-
vided:
And it is ordered by said Court that the
10th day of June, A D.. 1915, at the Pro
bate Court Once In said st. Johnsbury, be
assigned for all persons interested to appear
and contest the allowance ofsuch instrument
and the fling and recording of the copy of
saidWin, and the Probate thereof, as afore-
said, if they cause: and that notice there
of be given bv publishing this order three
weeks successfully in the Californian,
weekly newspaper published In said District,
previous to the time appointed.
pear before said Court. at the time and place
aforesaid, and to contest the allowance OF
the said instrument and the fling and re-
cOrding of the COPY of said VIII and the pro-
bate thereof. as aforesaid, If you have cause,
Given under my hand. at St. Johnsbury IN
said district this goth day of May. A. ID.
1916.
WALTER P. SMITH. Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-06-07
COMMISSIONERS, NOTICE

ESTATE OF GILMORE MORRISON.
The undersigned, having been appointed by
the Honorable Probate Court for the District
of Caledonia, Commissioners to receive, ex-
anime and adjust the claims and demands OF
all persons against the estate of Gilmore
NJ orrison, late of Barnet, In said district
deceased, and all claims exhibited In offset
thereto, hereby give notice that we will meet
for the purpose aforesaid. at the residence
of the late Gilmore Morrison, In the town
of Barnet, in said District on the 18th
day of June and 2nd day of November next,
from 10 O'Clock al m. until O'Clock D. N. on
each of said days and that six months from
the 18th day of May, A. d. 1915. 10 the
time limited by said Court for said creditors
to present their claims to us for examina-
tioE and allowance.
Dated at Barnet, this goth day of May
A. d. 1916.
ALEX. w. NOLAN,
ALEX. d. WARDEN,
Commissioners.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-06-07
Editors and Shortcake.

Mrs. F. n. Whitney. editor of the
Mortified News, is likely to have
some hungry callers drop into her
home during the strawberry season
Here is what she said in the last issue
of her paper:
Household matters have been troubl-
ing the editors of the Vermont press
recently. Last week some valuable
space which might have been devoted
to the interests of the state or nation
was given up to bewailing the fact
that it is spring cleaning time. And
again a quarter of column of good
space was wasted in telling Of the
strawberry shortcake that used to he
made.
What is the matter with the house
keepers of the editors? Or what is
more to the point. what is the matter
with the editors? Buck up fellows
and hire a maid to do the houseclean-
ing. it will be cheaper than doing it
yourself, and besides you can jolly the
others into thinking you have a fine
housekeeper. But if you want TO be
really happy, don't have any spring
cleaning time. this editor doesn't.
And as for strawberry short cake and
pie-Say! Well just drop in some
time and. if you're from Missouri.
We'll show you.
You can trust the Vermont editors
not to let such an invitation pass I'M
noticed. But we extend to Mrs. Whit
ney an invitation to call in and try
Mrs. Bigelow's shortcake confident she
can qualify as a good manufacturer
of the kind mother used to make"
Let us suggest that the midsummer
meeting of the Vermont Press asso-
strawberry season and 1t be made q
shortcake exhibition by editoresses and
editors wives. Such a meeting would
beat them all"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-06-07

During the last six months there
have been 1.O69 strikes in this coun-
try, there being, 26S in the month OF
April. The greatest number have
been in the metal trades which have
enjoyed unusual activity on account
Of the manufacture of war munitions.
These facts shows that labor has been
prompt to take advantage of any de-
mand there has been for it. Ger
many too is suspected of having con-
siderable to do with stirring up the
laborers to make unreasonable de-
mands.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-06-07
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.


The undersigned. having been appointed
by the Honorable Probate Court for the
District of c Caledonia, Commissioners. to re
ceive, examine, and adjust the claims and
dem ands OF all persons against the estate OF
in said district, deceased. and all claims ex.
hibited in offset thereto, hereby give notice
that we will meet foI the purpose aforesaid
at the Citizens Savings Bank & Trust Co., in
the Village of St. Johnsbury, in said district
on the oath day of June and 4th day of Nov
ember next. from 10 O'Clock A. M, until 9
O'Clock P. NJ, on each of said days and that
six months from the 9TH day of May. A. d.
1915, is the time limited by said Court for
said creditors to present their claims to us
for examination and allowance.
Dated at st. Johnsbury, VT, this list day
of June. A. d. 1916
GILBERT e. WOODS,
A. H. GLEASON,
Commissioners,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-06-07

The Rutland News credits the ex-
perienced road builder with this re-
mark: mo dollar put into good roads
is wisely invested unless it is amply
protected by another dollar to take
care of it so there will be a dollars
worth of service for every dollar in
vested" If that be true, as we suspect
it is, the proposition to put ss5,OOO,-
900 into the construction of military
roads throughout the country will
look pretty expensive.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-06-07

The Bennington Banner expresses
regret that a county with about $4,000
residents should have thirty-two di-
vorce cases on the court docket. I'm
fortunately Caledonia county with
about the same population has sixty
divorce cases on it's county docket
are pleased to note that no people of
prominence have their names on the
docket. We think the better class of
people are not so prone to divorce as
they formerly were and hope their
example may restrain other people to
some extent.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-06-07
Order of Notice VIII

ESTATE OF HARRIET E. FRENCH
STATE OF VERMONT, District of Caledonia, 80
The Honorable Probate Court for the Dis
tr1ct OF Caledonia: To all persons interested
in the estate of Harriet E. French. late o.
Meeting:
At Probate Court holden at ST. Johns
bury within and for said District on the 23rd
day of May A. D. 1916, an instrument
purporting to be the last Will and Tesla
ment of Harriet 3. French, late of st.
Johnsbury. in said District, deceased, was
presented to the Court aforesaid for Probate.
And it is ordered by said Court that the
10th day of June. A. d. 1916, at the Pro-
bate office in said St. Johnsbury, be assigned
for proving said instrument; and that notice
thereof be given to all persons concerned, by
publishing this order three weeks successive
iyin the CALIFORNIAN, "a newspaper cu1ating
IN that vicinity, in said District, previous to
the time appointed.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to ap-
pear before said Court at the time and place
aforesaid and contest the probate of said
Given under my hand at ST. Johnsbury In
said District, this 23rd day CT May
WALTER p. SMITH, Judge
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-06-07
Vermont Stood Right.

Sen. w. P. Dillingham; was a mem
Der of the judiciary committee of the
senate which passed upon the nominal
ton of Louis D. Brandeis and a mem
Der of the minority which reported
against the confirmation of his NOM
ination. Here are the closing para
graphs of the minority report:
The facts upon which our conclu-
sions are based are undisputed. They
present a condition that should make
the confirmation of this man by the
United States Senate impossible.
Never before in the history of the
country has a man been appointed a
justice of the supreme court of the
United States whose honesty and in
tegrity were seriously brought into
question. 1t must be evident to any
thinking and unbiased mind that this
appointment has resulted from some
thing other than the qualifications and
fitness of the appointee for the office.
We regard it as a great misfortune
and a distinct lowering of the stand
ard heretofore maintained in making
appointments to this high office that
one should be selected for the place
whose reputation for honesty and in
tegrity amongst his associates at the
bar has been proved to be bad, which
reputation has been justified by his
own course of conduct. We cannot
conscientiously give our consent to the
confirmation of such an appoint
ment.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-06-07
GROTON.

| (Mrs. G. H. Mills, Correspondent
Mrs. H. P. Kicker, the grammer
school teacher, and ninth grade
scholars gave a masquerade party in
the school house hall Tuesday even
ing. Miss Florence HIATT won the
prize for the prettiest costume and
TeIdie Lord for the homeliest costume
Refreshments of ice cream and cake
were served and a good time enjoyed
by all present.
Rev. F. w. Lewis was in Wells Riv-
er Tuesday to deliver the Memorial
address.
Miss Vera Webster, who has been
visiting at Rev. F. w. Lewis returned
home Tuesday.
Schools in the village closed the
spring term Friday.
Mrs. E. f. Clark who has been Wis
iting in Worcester for the past week
returned home Tuesday.
Mrs. G. H. Johnson has gone to her
farm in Topsham, near the Johnson &
Hall mill. She will stay there with
her husband during the summer.
Mrs. H. L. Tillotson is in Maiden,
Mass, this week visiting her son, DR..
Harris Price.
Mrs. Thornton of Montpelier visit
ed her daughter Mrs. w. w. Pills
bury, the first of the week.
Mrs. J. t. Darling, who has been
sick for some time, is not as well.
She is being cared for by Miss Wal
dron, a trained nurse.
Levi Wilson was called to Perm ont,
N. H., the first of the week by the
illness of his mother, who had a
shock.
L. E. keenan, and family were in
st. Johnsbury Tuesday.
Among the ladies from here that
attended the missionary meeting at
Daville Wednesday were Mrs. L. s.
Blanchard, Mrs. M. H. Whitehi1l, Mrs.
B. S. Eastman, Mrs Ernest Taisey and
Louise Lewis.
A. L. Hooper and Martin McRae
have each bought a Chevrolet auto
mobile of the Groton garage.
Alexander Davidson was in Burling-
ton Wednesday. He was accompani-
ed by his son, R. A. Davidson.
G. H. Pillsbury, who has been con-
fined to the house several weeks with
a sort foot, is able to be out.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph WEIGH of La
coma, N. H, are visiting Mrs. Welchs
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Den
mis-.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-06-07

the house by an overwhelming ma
GRITTY. 1t is the largest naval appro-
priatiOn ever considered in congress
and carries a building program for
the next year of five battle cruisers,
four scout cruisers, 10 destroyers, so
submarines and $50 areoplanes; pro-
vides for a government armor-plate
ly 1900 enlisted men, and appropri-
ates total of $3.50, 100000 It begins
to look as though Alexander Dunnett's
navy large enough to fight and too
large to hide in time of war is on the
way.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-06-07
Commissioners Notice.
ESTATE OF JoHN N. CAL

ESTATE OF JOHN N. GALE
The undersigned, having been appointed
by the Honorable Probate Court for the dis
trict of Caledonia, commissioners to receive.
examine and adjust the claims and demands
of all persons against the estate of John N.
Gale, late of St. Johnsbury, in said dis
trict, deceased, and all claims exhibited In
Offset thereto. hereby give notice that we will
meet for the purpose aforesaid, at the
Merchants National Bank. in the town of
st. Johnsbury, in said district, on the 18th
day of June, and Goth day of November,
next. from 10 O'Clock A. NJ. until O'Clock
p. M, on each of said days and that six
months from the goth day of May, A. ID.
1915, Is the time limited by said Court for
said creditors to present their claims to us
for examination and allowance.
Dated at St. Johnsbury, this 29th day of
May, Id. 1916.
CHAS. W. RUITER,
HARRY M. NELSON,
Commissioners.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-06-07
Gov. Mccall An Right.

Gov. Samuel w. Mccall seems to
have made good during the session of
the Massachusetts legislature. His
friends in this vicinity will be pleased
to read the following editorial COM
ment on his work by the Independent
Springfield Republican. 1t said in
part:
Samuel w. Mccall energies at the
close of the legislative session with
an enhanced reputation for intelligent
and courageous work in the public
service. Few governors get all they
want from the General Court, but Gov.
Mccall has secured more than most
executives have obtained. There were
those who feared that Mr.. Mccall
might be indolent in the executive
chamber, but such fear was early seen
to be idle. The governor has been
watchful over the public business.
and if he fell short of getting all that
he recommended in the way of legisla-
ton, it will not be disputed that the
volume of what he did get is a good
deal above the result that the aver
age governor has had to show as the
product of the first legislature with
which he had to deal. Our legislature
reporter, in reviewing the outcome of
the session, speaks of the governor
as 'stanch, level headed and fearless
and the characterization will be &C
cepted as well considered, and ap-
plicable to the man and the record"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-06-07
RichfOrd Sanitariun
MATERNITY
HOSPITAL

Cases desiring QUIET and SECLU-
SION will appreciate the considerable
care and pleasant surroundings of Rich
ford Sanitarium. Good homes found
for infants when desired. Sufferers from
chronic diseases will find Richford SAM
tarium and its equipment of baths, cleo
trical apparatus, and good nursing de-
sirable. A few cases of alcohol and drug
habitues, coming well recommended,
will be treated. Good rooms and board
for men outside sanitarium. Address
in confidence, Lock Box 17S, Richford,
Vt
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-06-07

sented to the Court aforesaid for Probate
And It Is ordered by said Court that the
Gath day Of June, A. d. 1915. at the Pro-
bate Office In said St. Johnsbury, be assigned
for proving said instrument: and that notice
thereof be given to all persons concerned, by
publishing this order three weeks successive
ing in that vicinity, in said District, previous
to the time appointed.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to APP
pear before said Court. at the time and place
aforesaid. and contest the probate of said
will, If you have cause.
Given under my hand at St. Johnsbury In
said District, this 2nd day of June, A. D..
1916.
WALTER p SMITH, Judge
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-06-07
Order of Notice VIII.

ESTATE OF JULIA A. WEST.
STATE OF VERMONT, District of Called onia, IS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the Dis
trict of Caledonia: TIE all persons interested
In the estate of Julia A. West, late of Dan
vile, In said District dece ased. greeting:
At a Probate Court, holden at st. Johns
bury. within and for said District on the
2nd day of June A. D. 1916, an instru-
ment purpo-ting to be the last Will and
Testament of Julia A. West, late of DAN
vile, in said District, deceased, was pre-
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-06-07

The dedication of the new Grace
Methodist church in this village Sun
day was the elimination of a very
creditable work by the Methodists of
st. Johnsbury. Methodists as a rule
are not wealthy people and this new
church, costing about $4,000 practi-
cally free from debt. represents the
work and contributions Of many peo-
pie of moderate means rather than
any large gift by a wealthy person.
Like the children of Israel the people
brought of their gold and silver for
the construction of their altar and St.
Johnsbury has a large, beautiful and
creditable peoples institution that will
be a strong factor in the better life
of the community. Everyone is proud
of the work of st. Johnsbury Meth
odists and will wish them many years
of prosperous and influential life in
their new church.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-06-07

1t is said that immigration TO this
country is increasing. $4,000 aliens
having been admitted during the
month Of March. The fact that Ia
Dor is well paid and work is plenty
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-06-07

Mr. and Mrs. William Reid of
Montpelier visited Mrs. Reeds father,
"A. S. Clark, and sister, Mrs. r. E.
Pillsbury, the first of the week
DR.. and Mrs. N. r. Caldwell were
in Burlington Wednesday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-06-07

The % cent piece was made
famous by the American Liver
Tablets, the perfect laxative.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-06-07

Advertiserw-AI copy for advertise
ments must be in by noon on Tuesday
to Insure it's insertion in the issue of
Wednesday. Our subscription books
are open to your inspection.
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Local notices, wants, for sale. etc.
aotices 10 cents a line. three inser-
tons Probate notices $500 each for
shree Insertions Dissolution. liberia
tion and similar notices $1.5O each for
three insertions. Card of thanks, 70
cents. Obituary poetry. 10 cents a
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IOWA CITY. Ia. March 2%.--Un-
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ones are being treated ut the state
university. The law Is fivc months
old. At present there are seventy
children In the ward. Over silky .hvo
per cent OF the cases are the result
OF the infant paralysis epidemic Of
Ave years ago. The little patients
come tS the hospital In various con-
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of their legs, A complete school sys-
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lished with nurses as teachers to cdu.
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