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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-03-01
SUTTON
H. A. Blake Completes AZ Years Ser
vice As Local Correspondent
Probably Oldest In Service
or. A Blake. Correspondent

AOOoOAy OAeA~oe IL - VIZ
In the State.
(H A Blake, Correspondent
The present week closes Al years
that your correspondent has been with
The Caledonian force as the one to
furnish news from Sutton and vicinity.
Great changes have taken place in
town during that time. Almost an en-
tire new set of residents are here. The
writer is the only one in the village
that was here At years ago. The
changes of the past year by deaths
have been with those along in years
of age w L. Gilman, A. M. Berry,
Ellen Sanborn, Betsey Whipple, Har-
riet Clark, A. H. Ball. G. w. Chesley,
Ellen Gordon, Silas Ball. Oscar
Davis. Fred H. Miles, all elderly peo-
pie. The remains Of former residents
that died elsewhere, .Carilla Campbell,
Mrs Emma Tilton, Irene Day and
George r. Willard, have been brought
here for burial. If l should write
much 1 probably would repeat some
that has been said in past years, but
probably there are not many who
have served as long as the writer. We
well remember when G. M. Stone was
the editor and proprietor. He was a
personal friend, also A. F. Stone. We
remember when H. B. Davis was fore
man in the office, also Jesse Gage and
others. We have felt sometimes that
we were old enough to graduate from
the position and let some younger
person take the place, one that was
out from the home and among people
more, and could get hold of more news
than a person of the writer's age. The
Caledonian has made its weekly visits
for more than SIS years as we well
remember when it first came to US, the
writer's mother was living. She
wanted the writer to take it, and she
has been gone 55jyears last May. We
should miss it so much if we did not
have it, We think that the writer is
the dean of The Caledonian force and
probably of correspondents in the
state If anyone has served longer we
would like to know who it is, and
where living and we will take Off our
hat to them.
The regular monthly conference of
the Free Baptist church is to be held
| on Thursday afternoon at two O'Clock
at the Aid hall.
r. n. Lowell, who was badly in
jured by load of lumber falling
through a bridge between Waterford
and East Barnet station weeks ago
and has been at Brightlook hospital
at St. Johnsbury since the accident
died at the hospital Friday evening
| about eleven o'clock. His body was
brought to Sutton where the funeral
service was held Monday afternoon
being attended by Rev. J. @. Angel OF
West Burke, assisted by Rev. G. r
Upton. The burial was at the GENE
terry here. He leaves a wife and sew
eraI children besides other relatives
- The Ladies Aid society are to serve
their usual dinner at the Village schoo
room on Town meeting day. The
Grange will also serve dinner a
| their hall the same day.
The warrant for March meeting i:
posted according to law. We heal
that there are to be some changes il
town officers, N. J. Seymour declines
to be a candidate for selectman ant
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-03-01
LyndOnvilIe
Special Meeting of Union Cuban
nuaI Washington BAH and
other Local Gatherings

CMrs. f. J. Blodgett. Correspondent
A special meeting of the Lyndon.
Union club was held in Music hall
last Wednesday afternoon. under the
auspices of the Education committee
of which Mrs. M. S. Giles is chairman.
The speaker of the afternoon was Mrs.
Frederick Abbott of Saco, Me-, ex-
president of the Maine Federation,
and she talked especially to the child
rem. Mrs. Abbott gave the children a
delightful nature talk. something
which she is in the habit of doing
when in her own town, and under
stands thoroughly. Winter walks and
the various treasures of nature found
in them formed her theme, and many
interesting lessons were drawn there
from. Mrs. Robert Smith of White
River Junction, president of the Yer
mont Federation. was a guest of the
club and spoke a few words OF greet
ing. The musical selection was well
given by the Lyndon Institute Glee
club. the girls who belong having been
carefully and well trained by Miss
Lois Redmond. At the close of the
program prepared. the members of
the club remained to enjoy social
hour and their annual club tea. Miss
Maude' wetherbee as the caterer.
For 16 years the annual Washing
ton ball given by the Village Improve
ment society has been an occasion
both anticipated and enjoyed. The
ball this year was held on Friday eve
ming. Feb. 25, this being the nearest
available date. The stage was draped
with bunting in a unique and new
fashion, and old-time portraits OF
George and Martha Washington were
hung on either side. At the close OF
one dance the lights were lowered and
a drop curtain raised, and then the
lights were turned on to show large
easel portrait of the man whose
birthday was celebrated. while the
audience joined in singing America.
Dancing began promptly at eight
O'Clock, about rs couples being pres
ent to take part. Music was furnish
ed by a local orchestra including How
ard Wetherbee, violin, Mrs. II. f.
Brown, piano, Alphonse Aubin. from
bone. f. P. Burpee. cornet. The re-
freshments were served by the ladies
from the stage. The committee in
charge of the ball, of which Mrs. John
Ahern was chairman, deserve much
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-03-01

G. w. Jesseman declines being a cam
didate for school director. The over
seer has resigned and left town so
that some one will have to be found
for that place, and we hear of other
changes to take place.
Every voter should see that his
name is on the check list as that has
to be used in voting on the referen-
dums on March 7. This election is
to be conducted the same as national
and state elections. The board of civil
authority are to meet at the town
clerks Office Saturday afternoon,
March 4 at two O'Clock to correct and
revise the check list
The Wednesday evening service is
to be held at Corydon Parker's this
week at seven o'clock.
Rev. c. r. Upton spoke very force
ably on the question that is to come
before the voters March z, on Sunday
morning. We think this town will
give q good majority in favor of pro-
hibltion.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-03-01

taroon Prince. The Lyndonville win
ners were Skibo, Texas Chimes, Gems
Axworthy, Nellie B and Silvia H.
After the races there was an adjourn
ment to Cables hall, where the Con-
gregational Ladies Aid society served
a delicious banquet. Music was fur
nished by a local orchestra which in
cluded Howard Wetherbee, violin,
Leon Curtice, cello, Herman Burpee,
cornet, Edward Connell, piano, Charles
Winter, clarinet, DR.. F. H. Davis,
bass, Harley Johnson, drum and
traps. After grace had been asked by
the Rev. /. A. Rose of East Burke, the
banquet was enjoyed. At its close the
president, A. E. Ruggles, called the
gathering to order, and welcomed all
who were present He introduced as
POSTMASTER, Dr. H NJ Smith, who
presided in his usual genial manner.
The ones called upon to speak were
DR. Gaines of Newport, DR.. D. r..
Brown, H. B. Stuart of Beebe, Mr..
Bean of ST. Johnsbury, Ed Smith of
| Barnet, the Rev. John c. Stephenson
and John B. Chase. Ribbons were
| awarded to the winning horses. The
| fastest horse of the season is Ruth D.
| The fastest heat of the day was made
by Boden.
Miss Velma Darling celebrated her
18th birthday anniversary on Satur-
day by a party to which several of her
girl friends were invited, from four
| to six
The Home Economics circle has
| prepared an extra, meeting for the
| benefit of club members and others
| interested. This meeting will be held
| in the G.. A. R. hall Thursday after
l 10 will
be DR.. Dalton of Burlington, of the
State Board of Health. He speaks es-
peciaIly for mothers, and is making
several trips at this time in the inter
ests of many Better Babies contests
| which are being held throughout the
country in March.
Annual Village meeting in Music
hall this evening.
Robert MacVicar was in town a few
| days last week.
J. D. Lawton visited at Joshua
| Bemis last week.
i Harley Miles has been called home
from East Burke by the serious i'll
ness of his father, Arson Miles
i Mrs Ethel Legacy is at work fol
Mrs Olive Roundy.
Miss Ida johnson has gone to worl
at F. M. Campbells
Miss Helen Steele of st. Johnsbur!
visited relatives here the last of th'
week and attended the Washington
ball.
!. Bernard Gerry has been sick will
the grip. His parents, Mr.. and Mrs
George Gerry of Wheelock were il
town to see him last week
Miss Laura Greenwood has returned
from East Ryegate.
| Frank Kerr spent few days il
, Concord last week.
Miss Alma Beauregard of st. Johns
bury has been visiting Mr. and Mrs
} Edward Riley.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-03-01
WATERFORD

(Mrs. A. M. Sunbury, Correspondent
Mrs. Madison Higgins was taken
suddenly i'll Friday afternoon, but is
more comfortable now. Miss Award
of Littleton is caring for her.
Mrs. Hattie Wright and son Orrol
Of Burke were visitors of relatives here
last week.
Frank Fisher has gone to Man
chester.
Mrs. Florence Morrison of Concord
is working for Mrs. Madison Higgins.
Helen and Margaret Chandler Of
West Waterford are stopping with
their aunt. Miss C. Streeter.
Charles Ide of Littleton was in town
Sunday.
Mrs. z. NJ. Carpenter and Mrs May
Lewis were in Littleton Friday
Mrs. Albert Bradford entertained
relatives from Littleton Sunday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-03-01
EAST HARDWICK

(F'leda v. Hassam, Correspondent
Albert Currier has returned from
Fanny Allen hospital where he went
several weeks ago for an operation.
Bert Stevens of ST. Johnsbury visit
ed his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton
Stevens, Friday evening.
Mrs. E. G. Smith has recovered from
an attack of grip.
J. w. Hovey is again able to walk
to the post Office, after a severe at
tack of grip. Misses Edna and Mary
Hovey are recovering more slowly.
Mrs. Robert French is sick.
The rs cent piece was made famous
by the American Liver Tablets, the
perfect laxative.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-03-01
ST. JoHNsBURY CENTER
Congregational Church Considering A
New PastOr-PersOnals.

New PaStOF-PerSOnalS
edith Mclaughlin, Correspondent
Rev. R. S. Caldwell of Boston
preached as a candidate at the Con-
gregational church last Sunday. The
church clerk called a meeting of the
members of the church on Tuesday
evening. Feb. 20, to consider the call
ing of Rev. r. s. Caldwell as pastor.
Mrs Robinson and son, Robin, of
Waterville, Me-, are visiting her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Pringle.
Mrs. E. E. Simpson has been quite
sick the past few days with bronchitis.
Clifton Campbell, who has been
working in Fitchburg, Mass, the past
few weeks, has returned home.
Raymond Olcott, who has been
working at Hasting Whites for sew
eral weeks, returned home Sunday.
Mrs. Rebecca Hartman and daugh-
ter. Helen. have been quite sick with
the grip, but are now convalescent.
Mrs. Viola Clement and daughter,
Enid, who have been visiting her
mother, Mrs. Joseph Nichols, and fam
lily, has returned to her home.
Those who were called from out of
town to attend the funeral of Mrs.
Marion stiles were Lester S. Berry of
Hawkins and Mrs. Burdick and
daughter of Barton, and Mrs. Palmer
Davis of Carlysle, Mass.
Miss Ella Mclaughlin spent We'd
nesday at the home of her brother, B.
A. Mclaughlin.
Mrs. Julia Parks has been spending
a few days with Mrs. B. A. Farnham
while she is packing up her house
hold goods Mr. and Mrs Ray Smith
have rented the tenement Mrs. Parks
is vacating.
About 80 young people from St.
Johnsbury enjoyed a barge ride to
Green Mountain Grange hall last Tues
day night. Supper was served by the
Grange and the evening was spent in
dancing and playing games.
Green Mountain Grange held a
special meeting in their hall Saturday
evening with a very good attendance
An application for membership was re-
ceived After the meeting there was a
rehearsal for the first and second de-
gree work. The degrees will be con
ferred on a class of candidates at the
next regular meeting Mar. 4th.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-03-01
TAKE THIS FOR LAGRIPPE COUGHS

TAKE THIS FOR LAGRIPPE COUGHS
The danger of lagrippe lies in it's ten
dency to develop pneumonia, and the
March death record from pneumonia is
reaches the danger point, and take
FoIey's Honey and Tar Compound. Mr.
w P. Bowen, jumps, Ga, writes: 4
and pains all over my body, and dry
hacking lagriPpe cough. I began TAX
I had taken one bottle my cough was
cured, my cold was well"-C. C.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-06-23
Y. N. {. A. AUXILIARY
ENTERTAIN TONIGHT
Ladies Will Be Hostesses to Friends
and Members of Association at
Entertainment.

Mesdames H. G. Higginbotham, J
G. Taylor, w. M. Toney, w. J. Miller,
w. H. Graves and E. M. Goodwin, as
sisted by others, will be hostesses to-
night at the Y. M. C. A. to the citizens
of Pine Bluff, whose interest in the
work of this organization has made
it possible for the local Y. M. C. A.
to become very potent factor in
many of the good things which the
members now enjoy.
Light refreshments will be served
and a program given. Miss Vashti
King and Miss Nellie Mcdonald will
give readings and musical numbers
by the following well-known musi-
clans: Misses Sula Dalrymple, Eliza
beth Lyle, Sara Frances Arnett,
Edith Mae Patterson, Margaret Riat,
Willie Mae Toney, Belle Taylor, Pau
line Bennitt, Mrs. w. D. Ferguson,
Clyde Mosley, Dotty Kastor and Prof.
Herman Hoffnagle.
This social and musical entertain
ment is rendered the citizens free, and
it is hoped that as many of the peo-
pie as can will come out and enjoy
the evening from to 10 o'clock.
The auxiliary members of the "Y'
will give linen shower at this time
as the dormitory needs new linen
throughout, and the ladies will take
advantage of this opportunity to show
their appreciation of the great work
accomplished.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-06-23
PLANS FOR LABOR
DAY CELEBRATION

The Labor Day committee of the
Central Trades council met last night
at Labor hall, at which time plans
for the forthcoming statewide Labor
Day celebration were discussed, re-
ports of the various committees heard,
and communications from labor or
CARNATIONS in various cities in the
state read. The Little Rock Trades
council notified the Pine Bluff body
that they planned to be here on that
day in large numbers, while Hot
Springs, Paragould, Texarkana, FIT
Smith and other cities will send
large delegations.
The ways and means committee re-
ported progress in their work, and
announced that a dance will be Civ
en- at Labor hall next Thurs day night,
the goth, the proceeds from which will
go to the Labor Day fund.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-06-23
LAY CORNERSTONE
MASONIC TEMPLE
SATURDAY eve
Interesting and Impressive
Ceremonies, With N. J.
CAN'T, Jr., at Speaker.

ARRANGEMENTS have been completed
for the formal laying of the corner
stone of the new Masonic temple, the
exercises to be held the afternoon OF
St. Johns Day, Saturday of this week.
Prior to the exercises at the tenn
ple, there will be a special commune
cation of the grand lodge, at the
Shriners' temple, this to begin at b
o'clock. District Deputy Grand Mas
ter George B. Moore will officiate as
grand master, the other officers be-
ing as follows:
Lev. Goodrich, deputy grand mas
ter; E. A. Rodgers, senior grand
warden; Chas. A. Gordon, junior
grarnd warden; T. P. Stewart, grand
secretary; Ralph Robinson, grand
treasurer: Joseph Jasin, grand chap
lain; H. G.. Higinbotham, grand mar
shall; N. ]. Can't, Jr., senior grand
deacon; E. w Williams, junior grand
deacon; William Burke, A. G. Bedell,
A. J. Robinson, W. H. Hall, grand
stewards;;@C. e. Royse, principal arch
itect; Gabe Meyer, bearer of the great
lights; Carl Watkins, bearer of the
book of constitution; M. l.. Case,
grand tyler.
This meeting will continue only a
short time, and Immediately after It's
conclusion the grand lodge officers.
accompanied by all the members OF
Pine Bluff lodge No. 60 and Jacob
Brump lodge No. 100, will march in
a body to the new Masonic temple.
where the exercises will be held in
connection with the laying of the
cornerstone. N. J. CAN'T, Jr.. will
deliver the address at these exercises.
The exercises will be conducted out
door, and it is expected there will
be large gathering of the general
public to witness them.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-06-23
BANNISTER ARRIVES.
Land Aucti0neer Will Conduct Sale
Of Lots in Mills Addition.

F. B. Bannister, land auctioneer,
arrived in Pine Bluff yesterday, di-
rect from Pennsylvania, where he
conducted large lot sale. This is
his first lot sale in Arkansas. He
has visited this state before, and
thinks it a place of wonderful posi-
bilities. He was amazed at the SHOW
ing made by Pine Bluff, and says he
never saw a place that offered bet
ter opportunity for investment. He
will conduct the lot sales today and
tomorrow in the A. w. and Tracy
Mills and Retain Mills additions.
As Mr.. Bannister has been in the
land and lot business for the better
part OF his life, having at one time
been the principal assistant of John
Sebastian of the Rock Island lines,
his judgment should be worth consid-
Grafton.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-06-23
REBEL AGAINST
URKS; CAPTURE
CITY OF MECCA
Uprising in Arabia Expect
ed to Have Important
Bearing on War.

London, June 22-Reports have
been received here that o serious up
rising against the Turks is in progress
in Arabia and that the rebels have
captured the Holy City of Mecca.
The London newspapers declare
that the rebellion is certain to have
an important bearing on the war, es-
pecially as regards the participation
of Turkey.
The Post says:
"The uprising is due to recent
wholesale executions of Mohammedan
and Syrian notables and wellknown
religious leaders, and also to the
spread in Arabia of feeling that the
Turks have abdicated their position
as the protector of the Mohammedans
and have become the vassals of Ger
many"
A Reuter- dispatch from Cairo says
the rebels, in addition to taking Nee
ca, have captured Jiddah, the chief
seaport of Arabia, and Taft, IS miles
southeast of Mecca, and have pro-
claimed independence Of the Arabs
from Ottoman rule :. x.s.s
According to this dispatch, the
grand sheriff of Mecca, theHchief mag
istrate of the Holy City, proclaimed
his independence and was supported
by the Arab tribes of the west. and
central parts of the country He be-
gan operations about June 9 and won
signal success. .
1t is said the garrisons of Mecca,
Jiddah and Taft surrendered with the
exception of two small forts at Taft,
which are still resisting.
At Jiddah As officers, ], 400 men and
six guns were captured.
Medina, 24S miles northwest of Nee
ca, which contains the tomb of Mo-
manned, is closely besieged and all
communications to Hejas are in the
hands of the grand sheriff.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-06-23
PRACTICAL DEMONSTRATION
Energetic Teacher Uses Prize Pig to
Create Real Interest in
Agriculture.

How teacher of 60 pupils in one
| room schoolhouse, located in the for
ests of North Carolina, succeeded in
getting her pupils interested in prac-
teal agriculture with a pig and less
than an acre of uncultivated land, is
told in a report of one of the field
workers of the department.
A farm paper offered pure-bred
pig as a prize for securing certain
number of subscriptions. This emerge
tic school-teacher set out among the
parents of her pupils and succeeded
IN selling enough subscriptions to win
the pig. When the pig arrived the
pen was already built by the school
children on the school grounds for, it's
reception. The parents were invited,
and talks on pig raising were made.
The rest OF the day was spent in driv-
ing around to some of the best pig
farms in the county, where various
kinds OF live stock were scored and
discussed.
The pupils learned that pig could
not thrive entirely on scraps from
lunches and occasional ears of corn.
An interested member of the school
committee offered the use of his team
and implements, and the pupils started
to work clearing the forest land to
use as forage pasture. They then
planted crops of rye, wheat, rape, and
grass to afford the pig grazing plots
Of green forage. A cold frame was
also put in, and cabbage plants were
grown for sale, the money thus realiz-
ed being turned over to buy whatever
additional feed was needed to keep
the pig.
AS a result of the interest aroused,
taxpayers and members of the school
board have given their support to the
establishment of small demonstra-
ton farm. More land is to be pur-
chased, and the county agent is to
visit the school each week. Since the
pig was brought into the school, less
than 9 year ago, the membership Of
tse county pig club has more than
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-06-23
ENJOY
ANNUAL PICNIC

The carrier boys of The Graphic
headed by Circulation Manager Mead
spent yesterday at Atkins lake, re-
turning last night, all tired out but
happy The youngsters put in the
day in fishing, boat riding and swim
ming, while at noon the greatest en-
joyment of the day came. A big din
ner with fish as the "head-liner" on
the bill of fare, was greatly enjoyed
Several cases of Coca-Cola, with
plenty of ice, kept the boys from
suffering the pangs of thirst. AS they
disbanded last night to go to their
respective homes, each fellow ex-
pressed his thanks for most enjoy
able day-and is this morning look
ing forward to the next annual pic
mic.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-06-23
STOP CAL0ME:L.!! TAXI:
D0DS0N'S LIVER TONE
New Discovery! Takes Place Of Dangerous Caoe Puts Your Liver
Work Without Making You Sick-Ea Anything Can Not
Saivate- Don't Lose a Days Work!

days work want to see bottle of this Won
derful liver medicine i'll every home here
Calonlel IS polson-lt's mercury-t attacks the
bones. often causing rheumatism. Calomel is dan
gerous. 1t sckens-while my Dodson's Liver
Tone is safe, pleasant and harmless. Eat any
thing afterwards, because it can not salivate. Give
it to the children because it doesn't upset the stonl
ach or shock the liver Take spoonful tonight
and wake up feeling fine and ready for full
days work.
Get BOTTLE Try it! If it doesn't do exactly
what say, tell your dealer to hand your money
back. Every druggist and store keeper here knows
me, and knows of my wonderful discovery of a
vegetable medicine that takes the place Of danger
Gus calo,!e1
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-06-23
FATHERS CLUB TO
MEET THIS EVENING

All members of the Fathers club
and any who are interested in school
work or the development and advance
ment of the city, are asked to be pres
ent tonight at meeting of the club,
which will be held at the First Ward
school building. Interesting facts
and figures will be presented pertain
ing to school work, and it is hoped
that a large crowd will attend. This
will be the first meeting in some time,
and the officers and members are
anxious that their friends come out
and get interested in the work
planned.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-06-23

and stayed four weeks but when came
home l would faint just the same and
had the same pains.
A friend who is nurse said for me to
try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound. / began taking it that very day
for / was suffering great deal. It
has already done me more good
than the hospital. To anyone who is
suffering as was my advice is to stop
in the first drug store and get a bottle
of Lydia E: Pinkham's Vegetable CONS
pound before you go home. Mrs. W:
c. BROWN, 11O9 Auburn Avenue, Cleve-
land, Ohio. =.
Why not take Mrs. Browns advice?
Write for free and helpful
advice to Lydia e. Pinkham
Medicine Co. (cOnfidentiaD, Lynn,
Mass.