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The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-09
locals AND PERSONALS.

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S. L. Gum, hustling farmer
OF Mt. Zion. was here Tuesday
attending to business matters.
Mrs. Cordelia Barr was pleas
ant caller at the Chronicle office
Saturday.
Creed Yoak, a prominent mer.
chant of Shock. was a business
visitor at Parkersburg last week.
James Roberts, prominent
young man of Hur, was a caller
here Monday.
w. A. Stalnaker, an influential
citizen of Orma, was visitor in
town Monday.
Bernie Edman, who recently
returned to his home near Big
Springs. was a pleasant visitor
in town Saturday.
Tell Mcdonald, of Mt. Zion.
was here a day or two the first
Of the week looking after his
political fences.
Guy RAIDER, prominent cross
tie merchant Of Creston, was
registered at the Home Hotel
over Monday night.
Attorneys J. M. Hamilton and
"A. G. Mathews spent several
days of last week at Parkersburg
attending to business affairs.
L. p. Bickel, the Parkersburg
contractor, was in this vicinity
a few days last week taking care
of his extensive business inter-
ests.
Alec Taylor is visiting his
daughter, Mrs. Frank Grim, at
Richardson, and attending reviv-
al services at that place. -Reedy
News.
Hollie P. Bell has purchased
from Harry Wells his pressing
and cleaning business, and will
operate the same. PIT Pleasant
Register.
A. M. Umstead and L. J. Lilly,
Of the international Harvester
Co.'S sales force, were in this
section the first of the week look
ing after business. They report
heavy advances in all lines of
harvesting machinery.
Deputy County Clerk E. Ray
Rogers is able to be at his desk
again after after a few days i'll
ness with a severe attack of the
grip. During his absence the
Office was capably attended to
by Elba Taylor and Harley Fer
relI.
T.. l.. Hays, a prominent farm
er and business man of Arnolds.
burg, was a visitor here Monday.
His love for Teddy" Roosevelt
has never weakened or wavered,
and he lives in the hope that af-
ter March 9TH next, the nation
will return to the rule of the
Big Stick.
Miss Mabel Stump, who has
been severely i'll with the grip, is
reported better. Squire William
Funk, of Gassaway, was a SUIT
ton visitor Tuesday. The squire
is prominently mentioned in con-
nection with the Republican nom
ination for the legislature. Suit
ton Central.
w. 0. Umstead, a prominent
Democrat of Mt. Zion, was mix
ing with the crowd here Monday.
His name ie mentioned FIRE quent-
ly in connection with the Demo
cratic nomination for County
Commissioner, and while he is
not candidate at this time it is
not unlikely that he will become
one. SO say his friends who are
urging him to make the race.
Mrs. Alfred r. Cation is in a
most preearious condition and
friends have almost abandoned
hope of her recovery. Since her
husband died a few weeks ago
she has been steadily declining
IN health. Her daughter Mrs.
Goodnight, of Calhoun county,
has been at the bedside Of her
mother constantly for several
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-03-09

Uncle Eben.
de man dat wastes his time brag.
GIN" said Uncle Eben, rs like an
insine dat uses up all his steam on
20 whistle"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-12-27
LYNDON.

C7drs. Ellen Staples, Correspondent
Murray Paris has moved from III
Lees tenement in the Morse block.
Miss Edith Morse is visiting at J.
II. Chayer's.
Charles Chayer's. a senior in Bate9
college, is spending a few days a.
home.
James Coucher of Boston is visit
ing his mother and sister here
Mrs. Sarah Kellett who has been
failing for many months. died at the
home of hr daughter, Mrs. Anna Nc
Phcrson, Tuesday morning, aged near
ly So years. Her maiden name WAS
Sarah Carr daughter of Arthur and
Mary Louise CDcuso) Carr, and she
was born in St Francis, Can, Feb
10, 1881. In 1S4S She married
James Kellctt of Durham. p. Q. Ar
ter the death Of her husband in 1885
she came to Lyndon and her home
has been in this. vicinity ever since.
Mrs. EclIett was the mother Of 13
children, II Of whom grew 20 man
hood and womanhood. and nine are
still living, Mrs. Angelina Il. AldrIch
of Bellows Falls, Mrs. Mary i. Lord
Of New York, Mrs. Anna VI. McPher-
son Of Lyndon. John j.. Kellett Of
Wheelock. David Kellett Of Keene.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-12-27
HEBREW RITES USED
da Nuremberg of Boston and Jacu
Aaron Of Montpelier are Married
by Rabbi Cohen Sunday Evening

A Hebrew wedding ceremony, tt
rst one ever held in St. Johnsbury
! icinity, took place Sunday evenin
4 odd Fellows hall, when Ida Nuren
,erg Of Boston, Mass, was united j
larriage to Jacob Aaron of Montpe.
er, by Rabbi Samuel. Cohen. oven
100 guests were present at the pre-
nuptial party, at the bridal supper
and at the further festivities of the
.ening held after the ceremony.
At eight o'clock sharp the ancien
Hebrew rites began. The red silke
anopy under which the ceremon
)ok place was held in the center
he hall by four of the wedding par.
Y, under which stood the groom
others of the party carried lighte
,andles. To the music of a wedding
march played by the orchestra tn
ntire company circled the hall, final
closing on the party under tn
;anopy With her maids, the brid
alked seven times around the groom
nd on the seventh turn stopped
is right. The first ceremony, tn
curing of the wine began. The win
oured by the Rabbi, after a praye
n Hebrew. was partaken of by tn
ride and groom from the same glass
7aking the wedding ring from the
Rabbi the groom placed it on the in
lex finger of the left hand. The wed
ing contract was then read by Rab
ii Cohen after which the unique clos
1g ceremony took place.
The filled wine glass emblematica
If the joys and sorrows of life wa
landed the groom who with the brid,
frank the contents and then droppin
he glass to the floor ground it under
,oot, even as they were to taste of the
oys and sorrows of life together
so nothing foreign should enter tina
ife.
Showered with rice and confetti, the
newly married couple Joined With tho
company in Jewish dance.
A merry party sat down to the album
dant supper prepared after which old
and modern dances were enjoyed un
til a late hour Music was Furnished
Turing the evening by Hills novelt,
orchestra.
Among those attending the wedding
rom out Of town were: Mr.. and Mrs
Oscar Schlamen of Hardwick; Mr.
Rosa Yeti OF Montpelier; Max Nuren-
berg of Denver. Col, uncle Of the
pFIde; II. Nuremberg or Boston: Miss
Bessie Katsiff, Maiden, Mass; Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ J. Sehgman. Lyndonville;
Maurice Cohen. Barnet; Mr. and Mrs.
Maurice Rockvitz, Montpelier; Sam.
iel Friedman, Chelsea, Mass; Philip
1ekotcheck, Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Aaror
and Miss Minnie Aaron and the Iisse:
Eva and Ruth Beeman, Montpelier;
Miss Annie AaronoVosky, Harry Wife
sky, Burlington, and NJ. L. Weilfsl
New York City.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-12-27
BARNET.
&C. e. Hazelton, Correspondent

&C. E. Hazelton, Correspondent
Mrs. Ned Somcrs is visiting ner
mother, Mrs. r. Parker, in McIndoes.
Mrs Ada Brown has returned to
T. II. Goodale's.
Mrs. Eddy Ferris of Hardwick is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. w. Clark.
Mr.. Sprout and granddaughter,
Portia Bandy, have returned from
East Barnet, where they spent the
Christmas holiday.
Miss Mildred Brown of Barton is
spending the holidays with her father,
Oscar Brown.
Miss Abbie Hadlock took her
Christmas dinner with her brother,
James Cade.
Mrs. Lila Libby has returned from
her Christmas vacation.
Foster Campbell is going to Clare
mont, where he has a position.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Judkins, Mr.
and Mrs. Thomas McCandack, Earl
Judkins, Alice Forest, Helen Whit
ney. Perloy Amadon, Katherine ROBBIE
Edith Hazelton and Howard Elliott
motored to St Johnsbury to spend
Christmas eve.
Miss Barbara Morgan has gone to
st. Johnsbury to visit her cousin,
Margaret Morgan.
Mrs. Ira Albee is a visitor in st.
Johnsbury.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred L. Webster were
visitors ia st. Johnsbury yesterday.
Clyde COnant spent Christmas with
his parents at West Barnet.
Miss Nellie Bailey and Gladys Hill
ard are visiting at East Burke.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-12-27
WEST BARNET.

(Thressa G. Blain. CorrespoHdent.)
Mrs Hezekiah Somers is visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Somers at Lyn-
don for a few days.
Florence Hayward and Christie Roy
are home from Lyndon Institute for
the Christmas vacation.
Miss Mary Roy is visiting at Edwin
Manchester's for a few days
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Morrison visited
their mother, Mrs. Gilmore Morrison,
on Thursday.
Mrs. E. X. Somers returned from
Boston Friday night
Harley Bushway went to Boston
Wednesday morning to spend the holi-
days.
Mrs. D. A. BIain. Marian Bain and
Mrs. Henry Roy were in St. Johnsbury
Wednesday.
Mrs. James BIain went to Waterford
Thursday to attend the Christmas tree
at her daughter Thressa's school.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Roy and
Francis, Mr.. and Mrs Frank Blain,
Nelson Balm, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Blain spent Christmas at James
Blain's.
The blizzard Friday night made the
roads impossible in places. Out be-
yoHd d. II. Balm S Mrs. James Blain,
Mrs. Abbie Lampere and Thressa Blain
got into one of the drifts about p.
m. The crossbar was broken and one
bolt in the shafts. They had to re-
main there until one OF the occupants
went for help. None Of them are any
worse for the experience, although
their hands and faces were chilled.
Miss Thrcssa Blain went to Bolton
vile Monday and from there to Gro
ton for a few days.
Esom Fisher is sick at this writing.
Mrs. Hattie Woods of East Barnet
came Saturday to ID. a. BIain's to
spend Christmas.
Mrs. Warren Estabrooks visited her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. A.. G. Ritchie.
the first Of the week.
A. G. Ritchie was in ST. Johnsbury
Monday on business.
Mrs. George Blain, Mrs. John Roy
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-12-27
NORTH CHURCH SERVICES
Christmas Exercises Held Saturday
Concert Sunday

The feature of the morning service
at this church was the rendering of
Loveland's cantata, THE New Born
King by the quartet choir augmented
by chorus of 20 voices. Mrs. c. M.
Richmond presided at the organ and
The singers, under the leadership OF
Frank H. Brooks, gave a most in
spring presentation of the cantata.
Christmas trees around the pulpit enc
choir trimmed with poinsettas made
most effective decorations. "A stron
.ppeal for faith and optimism va
yiven by the pastor. his theme being
THE Christmas Message for a Worl
It War"
The Sunday school held its Chris
mas concert at 4.30 Sunday after
loon in which recitations and song
by the little folks predominated. Fac
# the classes announced their gif
for the season, and these include,
several contributions OF cash to tn
ity mission, comfort bags to the Ell
opean soldiers and numerous usef
presents to families in town. At thu
annual distribution OF gift books tt
LII children who had attended churcl
egularly during the year about. sc
oys and girls received choice books
The annual Christmas tree eXcr
Uses were held on Saturday afte
loon and were greatly enjoyed by Il
tile folks. Previous to the arriv
If Santa Claus, Mrs. B. E. Doyle CAV
,veral pleasing recitations, Mrs. H
mer Carpenter gave a cornet solo am
Miss Priscilla Brooks played a viol
olo. Both the musical selections
eived deserved applause. Santa Claus
,mpersonated by Earl Evans, had an.
original poem and then distributed
his gifts to all the children who ha,
been good during the year, which,
curse, included every child in tn
DOM.
The choir boys OF the North Churcl
ing Christmas carols Sunday evening
erenadine the occupants of Suns
5ome, Brightlook Hospital and som
f the chut-ins. The boys carried lal
erns and flashlights which added
he effectiveness of their trip.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-12-27
Ycrmonl.s Lnrgcst salnrY

The fact that the largest salary paid
TO any state official in Vermont goes
to its commissioner Of education, Milo
a. Hillcgas, is suggestive. He receives
$4,000 q year and seems to be worth
the money. He is able to assure Yer
monters that the finest examples nc
knows OF cooperation between school
and shop, between school and agricul-
tural work and between school and
manual cmployments are all to be
found in that state. superintendent
Hillegas is seeking to arouse popular
interest in school work, and reports in
the Vermont newspapers go to show
that he is promoting conditions that
viii lead to Improvement all along the
line It is also true that all the New
England states are very much awake
TO modern ideas i'm education, and
there is greater unity of effort, parti-
cularIy along the lines of agricultural
development-Spr ingfield Republican.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-12-27
HENRY RENAUD
Is Years a Resident of St. bloomsbury
Passes Away Thursday

Henry Renaud, for As years a res
ident of ST. Johnsbury, and known
throughout the county because of his
physique and strength, passed away
at his home on Railroad street Thurs
day morning about o'clock His
death was the result of internal in I
juries received when he fell from
team about three weeks ago. He had
only been confined to the house a
week.
When in his prime he stood nearly
six feet, six inches and weighed in the
icil ty Of 500 pounds. He was 72
years old, and had been in the en-
ploy of +. and T. Fairbanks Co., for
the past II years.
Henry Renaud was born in Quebec,
P. O.. in February, 1916. He came to
his city As years ago and has resided
n town since that time except for a
'ew years spent in the town of Wal
len.
In 1872 he was united in marriage
D Catherin Viey OF this city, eight
hildren were born to them, six of
Ehom are living.
Besides the widow he is survived by
our daughters and two sons as fol-
ows: Mrs. Annie Jarvis of Walden;
Mrs. Joseph Murphy and Mrs Chas.
Wallace of Worcester, Mass; Mrs.
fred Valley. Napoleon Renaud and
Louis Renaud Of St. Johnsbury
The funeral was held from the
Notre Dame church, Saturday morn
ng at 8 o'clock, Rev. FIR. Drouhin Of
iciating The interment was in
Mt Calvary Cemetery.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-12-27
EAST BURKE.
Methodist Church Notes.

One of>the largest congregations
which has been gathered in the
hurch for a long time assembled for
he union service on Sunday morning,
Yer 100 people being present The
ombined choirs rendered two an
hens and three Christmas hymns
yery effectively under the leadership
IF Perley Harris, Miss Alice Harvey
nd Miss Myrtle Sullivan at the organ.
Rev. e. W. Sturtevant took for the
theme of his sermon 1.-The Message Of
he Angel" from st. Luke 11:10-11.
Fhe pulpit, platform and tables were
cry prettily decorated with large
branches of molly sent to Mrs. Jeffrey
by friends in North Carolina.
The attendance at Sunday school
vas also very large as might be ex-
)ected on the Sunday before the
Christmas tree but was not due so
much to that as to the return of some
Who have been away at university and
seminary, whom we were very glad
o see at home again.
The Epworth League meeting will
be held as usual on Thursday evening
of this week.
The pastor sent boxes totallingf in
weight IS pounds to Morgan memorial
IL DOSlOu last week, TO De given 10
he needy ones Of the city He has
received a card saying that they ar
lived safely and expressing apprecia-
ion for them.
The sermon of next Sunday will be
appropriate to the last Sunday of the
year. Let us try to make it one Of
the best in point Of attendance and
II those things for which Christmas
Worship ought to stand
Mrs. Maud Lyndon and son from
Quebec City are visiting her sister,
Mrs. James Gallagher.
Mrs. Walter Silsby from Rumney,
\. H., is visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. p. Stafford.
Mrs. Mary Sanborn of Colebrook;
\. H.. is visiting Miss May Harris and
Miss Roe Parker.
Miss Glen Streeter was home from
st. Johnsbury for Christmas with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. B. W. Streeter.
Miss Eloise Jackman of Southern
Pines, n. c., is visiting her cousins,
Mrs. Helen Carpenter and Miss Roe
Parker.
Frank Davis of st. Johnsbury vis-
tied friends here Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Counter from
Oldtown, Me, are at their home here
for a few days.
Mrs. JUICY jenkins returned Monday
from q visit with Mrs. Henry Bruce
at Burke Hollow.
w Scott Stafford of ST. Johnsbury
spent Christmas here with his parents
and other relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Reach and Mr..
and Mrs. Alfred Davis were visitors
of Mr.. and Mrs. John Wentworth in
Kirby Monday
Mr.. and Mrs. John Drown spent
Christmas in Lyndonville with their
daughter and husband, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Stafford.
Roger Jenkins has finished staying
TO his home in Kirby.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-12-27
MONROE.
(Mabel Frazer, correspondents

(Ma15el Frazer, Correspondents
There will be a social at George
Bort's Thursday afternoon dnd even
ing.
Isaac Jacobs of Holyoke, Mass,
spent Christmas with relatives here.
Herbert Burrill Of Windsor has been
spending a few days with his brother,
Howard Burrill.
Mr.. and Mrs Larlxin Hosford Of
WoodsvilIe spent Christmas with her
parents, Rev and Mrs. d. E. Burns.
Mrs Lizzie McBurney and three
children Of Woodsville have been
spending several days with relatives
in town.
Miss Alberta Nelson of st. Johns
bury spent Christmas with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Nelson.
Joseph Raymo is visiting relatives
in Derby Line
Miss Belle Human of St. Johnsbury
spent the weekend at her home here.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. G.
L. Frazer Dec. 25.
George Jones of st. Johnsbury and
two daughters, Arlene and Moreno, of
this place, John Buffum, Miss Lucy
Buffum and Beryl Stevens of Nc
Indoes spent Christmas day at Robert
Beatte'S.
The Christmas tree and exercises at
hotel hall Saturday evening were well
attended. A play, "Santa's Surprise, :"
was given by the children, and there
were several selections by the choir,
also song by Misses Edythe Thurs
ton, Lillian Bort, Ellen and Genevieve
Bedell.
A Christmas tree and exercises were
held at North Monroe vestry Monday
evening
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-12-27
WALDEN.

On. J. Kingsbury, Correspondent
Mrs. John Bennett is much better
and the nurse went back to St Johns
bury Saturday.
The Christmas tree and exercises
which We're to have been held Satur-
day evening, We're postponed until
Tuesday evening of this week on ac-
count Of the big storm which made
the roads almost impossible.
F. p. Messer of Montpelier has pur-
chased the creamery plant here and
retains Mr. Goss as buttermaker.
Mrs. Jennie Kingsbury entertains
the Ladies' Mite society this week on
Thursday afternoon.
E. J. Badger is at home for a few
days this week from his work in
Rarre.
Mrs. G. H. Kingsbury and Mrs.
Walter Cahoon were business visitors
in St. Johnsbury Thursday.
Miss Woodruff, teacher in the Wig
gins district, went Monday to her
home in Rutland to spend the Christ
mas holidays.
Hugh Jones of St. Johnsbury acad-
er1y is spending this week with his
uncle. Orrin Kittredge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-12-27
Supreme Court Calendar.

Montpelier Dec 21-The trial cal
endar of the January term of suprem.
court was issued yesterday by Clcrl
l.. c. Moody. The term begins Tues
day. January ?, and the session will
be held in the main court room OF
the Washington county court house.
as the supreme court room has beer
given over to state house needs. The
sessions of the court will be held al
the court house until the new court
room in the administration building
is ready.
The cases on the docket include
Windham five, Windsor five, Benning
ton one. Rutland two. Addison two
Chittenden nine. Grand Isle one,
Franklin four, the first week; Or
leans four, Caledonia six, Orange two,
Washington 10, the second week, a
total of 81 cases.
county cases:
Caledonia COMMITTEEMAN d
Webster VS.. Sherburn Lang and Luth-
err y. Harris; The Continental Jewelry
company, apt. vs.. estate of David
Freehette; Leon Dane VS.. Neoma
Bean; John L. Harris, apt. vs. VIII
liam f. Bailey, general assumpsit: Ida
Mae Beulac VS.. l.. S. Robe and Pearl
Slayton; State VS.. Joseph Pilver, sell
ing.
Orleans county-Charles w. Hitch
cock vs.. George Kennison; George A.
Humphrey vs.. .. A. Wheeler; Frank
IIolbrook Us. T.. A. Phoenix. trustee:
William Robey vs.. Boston 4 Maine
railroad.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-12-27
PLENTY or BEANS.
Michigan Concern Says There Will be
Enoueh This Yca- for IverNbe9d.


Thure Hanson, state of Massachu-
getts commissioner Of weights and
measures gave to the High Cost Of
Living commission Tuesday a letter
from the Thomas Canning company
of Michigan to the effect that the
bean crop in Michigan, California,
Colorado and other growing sections
is rs per cent better than last years
crop, but threshing has been delayed
on account Of rainy weather. The
letter says:
1T would appear to us as though
there were enough beans this year
for everybody, for all requirements,
and these present prices cannot pos
sibly hold after the shorts arc taken
care OF and after the weather settles
so that our farmers can thresh their
beans. We would suggest very care
FIJI buying at today's market
This year the most conscrva tive
estimate Of Michigan beans shows an
increase OF 25 per cent in acreage
over last year, and the beans are
thrcshing out on an. average of 10
bushels to the acre, as against seven
bushels last year. This would make
around 700. 600 bushels as COM
pared with t>250,O00 bushels last
year."
The letter goes on to say thae
threshing has been delayed by rains,
and not more than 50 per cent Of the
elevators i'm Michigan have received
any beans so far. THE export de-
mand will be taken care Of from for
eign beans" the letter states we
have it on good authority that there
iii be no beans exported this year"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-12-27
HOUSEHOLD LanoR vALuE


1t takes S22S worth Of house labor
to keep going the domestic activities
or the average American farmhouse
If estimates furnished by the depart
ment Or agriculture TO the thousand
housewives may be taken as a erie
tcrion. Each was asked what she
would have to pay TO get some one
to do her work. Theif estimates were
then averaged. They were gathered
from representative areas I'm a states
and may be taken as fairly accurate.
The total value OF household labor
per family varies from $13s In Georgia
TO $239 in California, and the per-
centage or labor hired varies from
one percent in Kansas, Wisconsin,
PENNSYLVANIA, and Vermont 10 IS per-
cont in Georgia.
1t was found that the question Of
obtaining suitable hired help is every
where a very serious one to the house
wife. The women of practically all
the sections studied complained that
domestic help is hard to get and often
undesirable when secured.