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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-01-24
Law
IS REPEALED
Senate Passed the Bill at Its Ses-
sion Monday Evening Leaving
LocaI'Option In Force.
MANY BILLS APPEAR
Sen. Villas Would Abolish Some Mu-
nicipai Courts-1in Insurance
Commissioner Proposcd-Leeis-
Iature Ksaid Honor to Ad-
mipai Dewey.

Montpelier Jan. 22.@The attend
ance at the first session of the fourth
week of the Vermont Legislature was
light, owing, doubtless, to the non
arrival Of several members who were
kept away On account of stalled trains.
The session opened at 7.30 this even
ing, having been adjourned from Fri
day over the Weekend
Thore were four Senate bills re-
ferred tonight, while in the House II
now bills were introduced. The SEN
ate passed q bill repeating the Perry
Law Of 1915, which deals with the
question of q yes and no vote on the
licensing of the sale of Intoxicating
liquors.
Senator Villas introduced two meas
ures, one designed to abolish the mu-
nicipal courts CT Essex, Orleans and
Addison Counties, and of the town
Of Springfield. The other bill would
abolish the probate districts Of Fair
haven and Hartford.
The House passed House bill num-
Der 80. which is an act relating to
the use Of muflier cut-outs on auto
ber 43 relating to the licensing of ped
dlers was refused a third reading.
Of the twelve new bills introduced
today, Mr.. Anidon of\IIalifax, intro
ducad one which provides q tax of
one and ono-ouarter percent upon the
average amount of a banks accuinula-
tions-an increase from seven-tenths
of one percent. Mr.. Bellows Of Swan
iT14ps of Uyl7i in1
that money loaned within the statesat
a. rate not exceeding five percent shall
BE exempt from taxation. Mr.. Waite
CT Shorehan, introduced bill which
provides that the Commissioner of Ed
ucation shall, with proper advice and
consent, appointTa union superintend-
ent. f sa
Mr.. Phelps of Fair Haven, brought
forward a bill which would prohibit
the paynl ent OF fees to city or village
attorneys in criminal cases in towns
having municipal courts. Mr..
Moore Of Ludlow advocated
the establishment Of q nine
hour day for workers in mills and
manufacturing establishments in Il bill
which he introduced. The provisions
do not apply, however, to women and
children under 6 years of age.
An act to create the office of IN
surance Commissioner, who shall be
appointed biennially by the Governor,
| and who shall have supervision, of in
sUrance of state property was intro
duced by Mr.. Howland Of Barre City.
The proposed office carries with it the
| power of eX-ofIicio fire marshal, and
the officer shall be privileged to is
| sue subpoenas, investigate all fire
! losses and require the production of
books and papers.
1t was announced that Governor
! Graham will be the guest of honor at
/ the annual reception and banquet of
! the Vermont Association, to be held
at the Vendome Hotel in Boston, next
Saturday Mrs. la Miles Jackson Of
Morrsville, Will sing at the gather
ing, accompanied by Miss Marjorie
Bates Of the same place, and Miss
Dorothy M. Ferguson Of Burlington.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-01-24

ANNUAL MEET
County Association TO Gather At
Pyth;an Hall, Tuesday, Feb. 6
SEC. PATTEE COMING
State Officers Arc Expcctci-Danyille
Farmers Have Organized CO.
operative i2uyiEig Association
Farmers Have Purchased 523
Tons OF Chemicals.

The annual meeting of the Gale
dOnia County Farmers Association
will be held at Pythian hall, ST. Johns
bury, Tuesday, Feb. G, 1917 The
meeting will be called at 1130 I'M
mediately on the arrival CT the trains
fronl~'the north and west. a free
lunch viii be served shortly after
noon. It is expected this will be the
largest and best meeting OF farmers
ever held in st. Joansbury.
Reports Of the officers and the
county agent Will be given at this
time. The principal speaker Of the
day will be Richard Pattee, secretary
Of the New England Milk Producers
Association. Mr.. Pattee}is one Of the
best agricultural speakers and will
talk on the subject that every farmer
is the most interested in today.
Thomas Bradlee, county agent leader,
will give an address and it is hoped
that Dean Hills OF the State Agricul-
tural College viii be able to be present
and give q short talk.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-01-24
N. e. O. p. INSTALL OFFICERS
Hold Annual Meeting Saturday Even
ing Followed By a, Supper

Green Mountain Lodge, N. E. o. P.
held it's annual installation of officers
at Odd Fellows hall Saturday evening.
District Deputy Warden +. W. jack
son was installing officer and he was
assisted by E. E. Sargent as grand
guide.
Following the induction Of officers,
a clam chowder supper was served,
which was thoroughly enjoyed-by the
members. The rest. of the even
ing was spent in a social time.
The following officers were Installed
for 1917: Past warden, Mrs. Viola:
Ingram: warden, +. 0. Clark; vice
warden, Eda Battles; secretary, lsa-
bel Sargent; F. c., G. 2. MetcaH;
treasurer, II. A. Bartlett; chaplain,
Bessie Gale; guide, Hope Pearl; guar
dian, II. W. Battles; sentinel, Homer
Rice; trustee for three years, M. F.
Simpson.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-01-24
TEACHERS CONVENTION
Caledonia County Association to Mcct
Here Feb. 16 and 17-I'ine List
Of Speakers On Program
The annual convention of the Ca'

The annual convention of the Cahe-
donia County Teachers Association
will convene in the assembly hall of
st. JohnsDury Academy Februady 16,
the sessions continuing over the next
day. The program promises one Of
the best meetings in tbs asso ociation's
history. DR.. Milo B. Hillegas, state
commissioner OF education, will ad-
dress the convention, and Professor
McConaughy of Dartm outh College,
will also speak. Exhibits from all
schools in the county will be seen on
exhibition at the Summer Street
School, and demonstrations Of manual
training wor,- will be given by st.
Jo11nsbury pupfts. --s-=
The first session opens Feb. 6 at 10
o'clock, With q general meeting in as
scmbly hall. A musical program has
been arranged and selections viii be
given by chorus of grammar school
children.
II Hon. Frank II. Brooks, member OF
the state board OF education, will wei
come the association to st. JOhnSbury
and President Walter H. Young Will
I deliver an address on THE Teacher
and Pupil
the teachers IN four divisions The
primary division Will be under the
direction of Miss Eva Wilde Of the
third grade, ST. Johnsbury schools,
and primary reading will be consider
ed by those in this department.
Prof. Leayens, superintendent of
Lyndonville schools will be in charge
of the intermediate conference which
will take up arithmetic and how it
should be taught, for discussion.
The subject of grammar will he up
for consideration by the grammar di-
vision. Oral and written composition
and formal grammar and literature
will be studied under the direction Of
/ Supt Jameson of West Burke. DR.
j MIG. Benedict, principal of st. Johns
| bury Academy will be in charge OF
| the high school division.
In the evening at 7.45 very inter
esting address is promised, When Prot
/ McConaughy of Dartmouth will speak K
| in Academy hall.
The address will be followed by the
| annual reception which will take
| place in the museum.
Saturday morning the session is to
open With departmental conferences
j between 9 and 10 o'clock. At the lat
ter hour, DR.. Milo B. Hillegas, state
commissioner Of education will ad-
dress the convention. The sessions will
come to a close with a short business
meeting and election of officers for the
coming year.
An effort is being made to arrange
for a meeting of all school boards in
| the county with Dr. Hillegas, and il
is expected something definite alone
this line will be announced later.
The schools Of the county have been
asked to participate in an exhibit OF
school work and it is expected there
will be much fine work sent in, which
with the manual training exhibit an6
demonstration will make the Summer
Street School a much frequented place
while the teachers are here.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-01-24
COUNTY COURT RECONVENES
Two Cases Are Brought Up During
Days Session

County Court reconvened Tuesday
morning after ten days recess
Cases called for the days session
We're: T. G.. McGovern VS. The Citi-
Zens Savings Bank and Trust Co, and
Henry Estabrooks VS. J. a. Morency.
The former case is a suit for COM
mission No action was taken and the
case was put over "a day. Dunnett
and Shields, appeared for the plain
tiff and Joseph Fairbanks and David
Porter. for the defendants.
The latter case OF Estabrooks VS.
Morency, is an action brought on a
book account covering period Of
years, and which is claimed by the de-
fendant to have been settled. Dun
nett and Shields appeared for the
plaintiff and Guy Hill for the defend
ant. The case viii be continued We'd
nesday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-01-24
LOCAL. NOTICES

Notices viii be inserted in this
column in reading ma tier type al the
rate of ten cents :. line for the firct
insertion and five cents line for sub
seGuent insertions of the same copy
Chamberlin w. r. c. whist party
this evening at eight sharp. Refresh
ments, souvenirs and dancing. All
come. d-W24
The ladies OF St Andrews church
will serve supper at the parish house
Friday, January 26, at $50 p. m.
Menu: Cold ham, creamed potatoes,
cabbage salad, creamed tuna, rolls,
cake, apple, lemon and custaSd pie,
coffee. Supper 80 cents; children un-
der - 20 cents.
Get a box OF Almon's Cold Tablets
at oearles' drug store and cure your
cold. Only rs cents
Fairbanks Coffee, sold by A Fl
Gleason, l3 Main street.
If You need monument or an:
lettering done in cemetery write OF
call 534M. J. E. Walker.
U. c. T. Minstrel Show will be
February 2 and g.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-01-24
To Buy Comparatively.

A group Of farmers met with the
county agent at the Town hail, Dan
Vile, Monday evening, Jan. Is, 70 talk
over the cooperative purchase Of
farm supplies. an organize ton was
formed with Fred Gadapee as presi-
dent; Neil Sargent, vice president. and
A. II. Webster, secretary and treas
urcr. There are no membership fees
and very few rules. The main pur-
pose of the organization is to pur-
chase feed in carlots when the mar
lzct is right.
Anyone who is Il member CT the
Danvile Cow Testing Association, or
of the Caledonia County Formers
Assoct&4 Ion IN the town of Danviile is
association. Further Information
may be secured fronl the secretary. =
Five hundred and twenty-eiglst tens
OF chemicals have already been or
dered by 356 farmers. It is impos-
sible to estimate the saving by the
farmers in purchasing their fertiliz-
ing material comparatively. How
ever, the saving Will run into the
thousands Of dollars. The farmers
are receiving their chemicals at such
a low figure that the state purchasing
agent has bought chemicals through
the Caledonia County Farmers Asso-
c;atiOn for ali the state institutions.
This order was 92A tons in addition.
In other words, the farmers of this
county are receiving their fertilizing
materials at 4 lower figure than the
state purchasing agent was able to
secure anywhere else.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-01-24
COMMERCIAL CLUB BANQUET
Large Attendance Expected To Hear
Lucius E. Wilson

The prospects for a large attend
ance al the Commercial Club ban
quet Friday night. Jan. 26. are ex-
oeedingly good and the secretary has
already received 4 large mum Der OF
replies. Lucius E. Wilson of the AM
erican City Bureau of New York, who
viii speak is an authority upon civic
organizations and their management
and is one OF the greatest commercial
club organizers in the country. The
public is generally invited to this get
together meeting.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-01-24

mings Construction Co., who held the
contract, early in June. A number OF
buildings were torn down to vacate
the lot, but construction work did not
commence until sometime later p.
G.. Miles, who has supervised the work
of construction, has also superintend-
ed the work Of constructed OF q NUM-
Der OF other buildings in ST Johns
bury during the past few years.
among them the Masonic Temple and
the ST. Johnsbury House Annex.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-01-24
IN HONOR OF ADMIRAL DEWEY.
Legislature Adjourned Morning SeS-
SiOn-important Bill BY MIR.
Hunt.

Montpelier, Jan. 1.-THE Vermont
legislature adjourned at II o'clock
this morning in respect to the mem
ory of one of the states most heroic
sons, Admiral George Dewey, whose
death occurred at Washington yester-
day afternoon. A resolution Of SYM
pathy was adopted by both houses
Continued on page three.)
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-01-24
sNOW-sHOE CLUB TRAMP
First Meeting and Hike Of the Season
Wednesday

The SnoW-Shoe Club VIII meet for
the first time this season at the
Athenaeum, Wednesday evening at
7.45. A tramp is planned for during
the early part of the night that prom
ises to be one Of the best ever held.
A large attendance is expected at this
initial opening and officers will be
elected for the coming year.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-01-24
FAIRBANKS DIRECTORS MEET
Transact Routine Business In Com.
pany's Offices Tuesday Afternoon

A meeting of directors Of the e. and
T. Fairbanks Company was held in
the Offices of the company, Tuesday
afternoonM Routine business was
transacted Among those present
from out of town were: C. H. Morse,
Jr. and w. E. Miller of Chicago
Henry J. Fuller of New York, and
Thomas Mcmillan of Montreal.
Clinton Jones of Sheffield, visited
friends in st. JohnEbury Tuesday, en-
route to Portland, Me-
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-01-24

The Museum of Natural Science.
Open week days o-12 "a M, IT P. NJ
Sundays 2.3O to 5 2. NJ.
All visitors welcomed.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-01-24
ST. Johasbt7ry Athel

st. Johnsbury AtheuRenm.
LIBRARY READING ROOM ART GALLER5
o O'Clock to O'Clock each week day We'd
nesday evenings excepted
O'Clock to O'Clock Sundays.
All are invited
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-01-24
We're Paying More For Coal
Than We Ever Did And Must Charge
More For II.

We don't know who is to blame,
but the above are the facts. We
hope that the conditions will clear
up soon and things be more nearly
normal.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-01-24
s'IsATERNAL MEETINGS
Hasweli Royal Arch Chapter. No.

Called Convocation Friday evening. Jaau-
ary 20, at 7.3O O'Clock. Work p. NJ. and
NJ. e. Degree.
Stated Cenvocation Friday evening, Feb
ruary 9.
RAYMOND A. PEARL, 3. II. r.
FRED G. MOORE, Secretary.
Milford chronicle., 1917-03-23

IMPROVED ROADS CoINCIDENF WITH COM
ING OF THE AUTOMOBILE.
fcation over the figures which have
been made known by the bureau of
public roads in Washington. says the
Philadelphia Inquirer According to
the statistics. the expenditures for
road and bridge building in the United
States have increased from about $780,
100000 a year in 1904 to S2S2. .OO0.OOU
in 1918. or more than 25O per cent.
In the same period the expenditures
under state supervision have increased
from a few million a year to some
thing like SS0O0O.OOO a year
These figures are amazingly impress
sive, and they mark the transition
from an era when we were credited
with the worst roads in the world to
one where we can look forward to a
favorable comparison with the oldest
nations of Europe. The pioneers OF
this country had to fight nature and
many hardships. but we long ago
reached the stage where the impOr-
tance Of good roads became recognized,
and now all who are concerned in the
movement seem to be imbued with
the idea of making up for lost time.
1t will be noticed that the great ad-
vance in improved roads has been CO.
incident with the coming and the de-
of the automobile. Every
new automobile that is manufactured
means at least one new and enthusi-
astic advocate of better roads. The
local. state and federal authorities
have joined in the movement. and as
a consequence we are able to record
fgures which tell a most impressive
story. And. while the Automobiles
have been the chief factor in stimulat- |
Ing this desire for modern and first |
class roads. they have not been the |
1nly beneficiaries of the movement. !
All of the people have profted. and |
most of all the farmers. who have |
.hus been enabled to find an easy and |
method Of marketing their /
PRODUCTS. The good roads have also |
lided I'm the extension of the rural
rec delivery service of the postofice
department.. and this has been of in
benefit to those far removed
rom the large centers Of population.
Milford chronicle., 1917-03-23
PAUL PRY'S GLENDALE
LETTER.

A striking example of the popularity
Of the Chronicle was made apparent the
past week when that paper failed to ap-
pear at the regular time. Many were
the inquiries Postmaster Good was fore
ed to answer, and many went away dis
appointed to return Saturday and re-
ceive their reward for trip in the mud
and wet to town, for even the city dali
les do not take the place Of the Chron-
ioe.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Shepherd, who
have lived in Glendale for many years,
have moved to Mr.. Uozzens new farm
near town, where Mr. Shepherd will run
the farm for him. while Mrs. Shepherd
conducts the poultry industry and keeps
house.
Several of the very best colored men
from around here have gone to the ap-
pie farm near Bridgeville, where they
have been offered $40 per month and
their board The outlook for farmers to
get help is not very promising and even
the berry growers are alarmed as to
their ability TO get pic0ers.
The heavy rains Of last week have
brought about a condition not seen here
for several years. The low lands are fun
of water and great ponds can be seen
covering many fields Of wheat and Glow
er. The engineers on the DUPONT Boule-
ward are laying pipe to drain the land
in many places.
Harry Jester has closed a deal with
Thomas Simpson. Of Milford for a fine
tract of timber on a farm in Slaughter
Neck and Henry Cook. of Lincoln, will
move his saw mill there next week
Robert Clendaniel has bought a fine
leaf of timber at Reynolds Church which
he will convert into piling and mine
props.
Mrs. David AliIman. another daughter
Of the late Zach Donovan. is very III
with pneumonia at her home near town. /
The baby girl Of Mrs Margie Carpen- !
ter, who lately Joined her husband in .
died there recently and .
was buried in wilmington She is the
eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. r. J
Smith of Glendale
Mrs. Irving Owens and her baby have
gone to Marcus Hook to her husband.
Both Mrs. owens and the baby are in
lelicate health.
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Coverdale win
novea into town and occupy the house
7acated by Walter Shepherd.
Mrs. Lena Walker, Miss May Morris
md Allen Buckley. all of Wilmington,
ire visiting their families here
PAUL PRY.
N. NJ. Stokes. the jeweler. in Windsor
Block, will give to every white child
'orn during the month of April, within
4 miles of Milford, a diamond ring.
Milford chronicle., 1917-03-23
HAVE A GARDEN THIS YEAR.

That the majority of people have
heretofore overlooked or forgotten
the value of gardens is indicated by
the rapidity with which the idea of
vacant lot and backyard gardening
in cities has sprung into prominence
since the rapid rise in the prices 0f
food products. Vegetables and es-
pecially canned goods are unusually
high in price and gardens will do
more than ever before to cut down the
cost of living. Properly cared for,
small plot or garden will supply
enough vegetables for the average
family. Good seed proper cultural
methods, plantfood, preferably in the
form Of both manure and fertilizers,
and a few garden tools are all that
are needed to make a start in the
gardening industry for home use.
Milford chronicle., 1917-03-23
WARWICK

Mr. and Mrs. Willard Smith spent Sun
day with Mr.. and Mrs. William Smith
near Milsboro.
Charlie Dukes spent the week end the
guest of his sister. Mrs. Horace Wilson.
near Georgetown.
Miss Stella Joseph has returned home
after spending some time with her broth
er near Millsboro.
Mrs. William Barto, who has been suf-
fering from an attack of appendicitis.
is improving.
w. w. Barto, who has been employ
ed at Carney's Point, has returned to
his home here.
Owing to a rumor circulated that there
is grizzly bear at large through this
section, some Of the peopel have been
afraid to venture out after dark without
carrying some sort of weapon for de-
fense.
Milford chronicle., 1917-03-23
MAGNOLIA.

w. McIlvaine has returned home after
a visit with relatives in Baltimore.
Henry Graham spent several days this
week with his brother, Eben Graham,
in Wilmington.
William Minner and Howard Minner
are visiting Wilmington relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Roe are reeciv-
ing congratulations on the birth of a fine
baby boy
Jesse Minner, who has been ute sick
is again able to be out.
Mrs. r. E. Stout attended the execu-
tive meeting Of the W C. T. U. Of
Kent County held in wyoming last
Tuesday
Charles Grace is improving his home
by the addition OF side porch.
Nellie, the little daughter Of Rev. and
Mrs. jackson, has been very IN. but
is now convalescent.
The Sunday School win be reorganized
next Sunday morning at the regular ses-
sion Of the school
Three trustees win be elected at the
service on next Sunday and the
pastor has announced that he viii de-
liver closing sermon and desires a full
attendance The financial condition for
the year Of this charge is in excellent
condition.
Milford chronicle., 1917-03-23
LINCOLN CITY.

The W. c. T. U. viii hold dime
social with Mrs. Joseph Calhoun on
wednesday evening. March 2sth. A short
program win be given and refreshments
served Come and help a good cause.
and spend a pleasant evening.
C. A. MaclSlin and Raymond MacSlin
attended the funeral Of Mrs. AIcColley
At Bridgeyille on Friday.
Louis Maeklin Of Newton. Pa. is the
guest Of his relatives.
Scott Biggs OF Milford has purchased
the piece Of land owned by B. F. B.
Woodall near here and win erect a res-
ldence ana blacksmith shop thereon.
The wife Of Harry Jester. who tenants
the farm Of DR.. Stevenson, passed away
on Sunday after an illness Of short dur
alton She leaves a husband and nine
children to mourn her loss
Ths Ladies' Aid will meet with Mrs.
Say Wyatt on Saturday evening. Mar
zgst
Jay Abbott has purchased new Ford
~ NJ stokes. the jeveler. in Windsor
E5lock, win give to every white child
Born during the month Of April within
~ miles Of Milford, a diamond ring.
Milford chronicle., 1917-03-23

Fresh their makehese striking fashionable depicting
every ywoman and miss will do well to purchase