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Weekly Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1919-1920, 1919-12-24
Academy Notes

A preliminary contest in dcclama-
ton was held at the Academy on
Tuesday to select those who are to
take part in the competition for the
Edwin A. Baylcy prizes in declama-
ton. Ellen MaSoon, Mrs. Davis, Vi
olct Pike and Mary Root were judges
of the preliminaries. The following
members of the Senior and Junior
classes were chosen to take part in
the final competition the last of Feb
ruary: Helen Cushman, Olga Nc
Clary, Eleanor Stone, Isabelle Por-
ter, Edward French, Allen Hunter.
George Provost, Robert Cox, Stan
Icy Shores, Alton Spencer. These
prizes arc presented annually by Ed
win a. Bayley Of Boston, Mass, Il
graduate of the Academy in the class
of 1881. There are two prizes of SIS
and $40 each and are awarded for
public speaking in either defamation
or debate.
A meeting of The Mathematics club
was held in Room 2 this afternoon.
Weekly Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1919-1920, 1919-12-24
ESTATE OF
THOMAS M. SUTHERLAND
STATE OLE NERMONT

DlStllcl OF NaleuOnlo
The Honorable Probate Court for
District Aforesaid:
To the heirs and all persons inter
cstcd in the estate of Thomas NJ.
Sutherland, late of Barnet; in said
District deceased GREETING:
WHEREAS application hath been
made to this Court in writing by the
Administrator praying ior license
ard authority to sell the whole Of
real estate Of said deceased % wit
Ching une-hai! ., u.-,.t;G,l. ntc!"st
in the real estate of the late Thoma )
NJ. Sutherland and Jane NJ. Suther-
land in the village of McIndocs,
County of Caledonia and State of
Vermont, the same being the land
and premises where the said Thomas
M. Sutherland and Jane NJ. Suthcr-
land resided, representing to said
Court that it would be beneficial t,
the heirs and all persons interested in
the estate of said deceased, to sell
said real estate and convert the same
into money.
And bringing into Court the con-
sent and appreciation in writing, of
all the heirs to said estate residing in
this State, and setting forth the stu
alton of the real estate.
WHEREUPON, the said Court
appointed and assigned the Sd day OF
January A. d., 1919 at the Probate
Office in st. Johnsbury in said Dis.
tlict to hear and decide upon saio
application and petition, and ordered
public notice thereof to be given tc
all persons interested therein, b,
publishing said order, together witt
the time and place of hearing three
weeks successfully in the Caledonian
a newspaper which circulates in Tho
nelghborhood of those persons inter
csted in said estate, all of which pub
locations shall be previous to the da,
ASSIGNED for hearing.
THEREFORE, you are hereby no
tilted to appear before said Court a
the time and place assigned then ant
there in said Court to make your OBJ
Jcctlons to the granting of such Ii
ccnse, if you see cause.
Given under my hand at St. Johns
bury IN said District, this 18th da,
OF December A. D. 1919.
WALTER w. WESLEY.
n ,-o,o Judg
Weekly Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1919-1920, 1919-12-24
Application for Permission to Amend
the Charter of the Citizens Saw
ings Bank and Trust Company

The Citizens Savings Bank &
Trust Company of St. Johnsbury
Vermont, having applied to the
Bank Commissioner for hearing to
decide if the charter of said Citizens
Savings Bank G. Trust Company may
be amended. hereby notify all per-
sons who are interested in the
amendment of the said charter, and
all persons who arc opposed to the
amendment OF said charter, to APP
pear before me at the law Offices of
Porter, Writer'S & Longmoorc, in
the village Of st. Johnsbury, on the
18th day Of January, 1920, at 2.c0
O'Clock in the afternoon.
Givcn under my hand and seal, at
the City of Montpelier, Washington
County, Vermont, this 18th day of
December, A. ID. 1919.
GEORGE II. CARPENTER,
Bank Commissioner
Dec. 17-24-31st
Weekly Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1919-1920, 1919-12-24
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE
Estate of

Estate OF
AGNES FAIRBANKS WILLARD
The undersigned, having been APP
pointed by the Honorable Probate
Court for the District of Caledonia,
COMMISSIONERS, to receive, OK
anime, and adjust the claims and de-
mands of all persons against the es-
tate of Agnes Fairbanks Willard,
late of Boston, Mass, having estate
in said District, deceased, and all
claims exhibited in offset thereto,
hereby give notice that we will meet
for the purpose aforesaid, at the
First National Bank, in the town of
St. Johnsbury, in said District, on
the 18th day of January, and 10th
day of June, next, from 10 o'clock
A. M, until 3 o'clock P. NJ, on each
of said days, and that six months
from the 10th day of December A.
d., 1919, 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 2Grd
day Of December, A. D., 1919.
J. C. CLARK,
G. II. HORTON,
Commissioners.
Dec. 24-31-Jan. Z. ,.s
Weekly Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1919-1920, 1919-12-24
VERMONT VALLEY
RAILROAD
Temporary Receivers
Notice

Notice is hereby given that in the
suit of the Vermont Valley Railroad
V. Boston Safe Deposit and Trust
Company, No. 20 In Equity in the
District Court of the United States
for the District of Vermont. said
Court on November 2cth, 1919, order
cd that the temporary receiver of said
Vermont Valley Railroad, begun by
the appointment of James H. Hustis
as temporary receiver August 30th
1916, be discharged, and that said dis
charge took effect on December !
1919, at nine o'clock in the forenoon.
JAMES H. HUSTIS,
Temporary Receiver Of the Yer
mont Valley Railroad.
Dec 1T-24-31.
Weekly Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1919-1920, 1919-12-24
HOW HE ENDED KIDNEY
TROUBLE

~ had severe attack of kidney
trouble and for three weeks could not
get out of doors and scarcely out of
bed" writes c. Z. Brewer, Village
Springs, Ala. "Could not bend ovel
at all without the most excruciating
pains. I purchased a bottle of Foley
Kidney Pills. Was relieved after first
few doses and continued their use un-
til completely cured. l consider Fol
ey Kidney Pills the best kidney re-
medy in the world. No recurrence
Of my trouble" SOLD EVERY.
WHERE.
Weekly Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1919-1920, 1919-12-24
ESTATE OF
lane M, SUTHERLAND

j AlN Nl. . ~ L
STATE OF VERMONT, District of
Caledonia, IS.
The Honorable Probate Court for
the District of Caledonia:
To all persons interested in the cs-
tate of Jane M. Sutherland, late OF
Barnet, in said District, deceased,
Greetings:
At a Probate Court, holden at st.
bloomsbury within and for said Dis
trict on the 4th day of December A.
d., 1919, an instrument purporting to
be the last Will and Testament of
Jane M. Sutherland, late of Barnet
in said District, deceased, was pre-
scented to the Court aforesaid, for
Probate.
And it is ordered by said Court
that the 31st day of December A. d..
1919, at the Probate Office in said
St. Johnsbury, be assigned for prov
ing said instrument; and that notice
thereof be given to all persons con-
ccrncd, by publishing this order three
weeks successfully in the Caledonian,
a news paper circulating in that vic
Unity, in said District, previous to the
time appointed.
Therefore you are hereby notified
to appear before said Court, at the
time and place aforesaid, and con-
test the probate of said will, if you
have cause.
Given under nv hand at St. Johns
bury, in said District, this 4th day of
December A. d., 1919. 49,,
WALTER w. WESLEY,
43S53t Judge.
Weekly Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1919-1920, 1919-12-24
A Free Souvenirfor Hunters,
Trappers and Woodsmen

If you want useful souvenir from the Vermont
Fish and Game Department keep record of all the
game you see or take between October l, 1919, and
May l, 1920.
This department is trying to take census Of the
game birds and animals fur-bearing animals, and
vermin of the State, and needs your help in taking
the same If you live or hunt in Essex county send
a post card to County Warden, A. P. Richardson,
Canaan, VT, and request him to send you blank on
which to make your record.
All records should be kept on these blanks,
which are to be returned to the County Warden i'm
mediately after May l. 1920.
After the blank is returned Il useful souvenir
will be sent you from the Fish and Game Depart
ment Your record is needed whether you hunt or
trap extensively or only little.
Send for the record blank at once.
LINUS LEVENS, Commissioner
- Montpelier, Vermont
43SO-S7
Weekly Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1919-1920, 1919-12-24
ESTATE OF FRANK ]. RANDALL

STATE OF VERMONT, District of
Caledonia, SIS.
The Honorable Probate Court for
the District of Caledonia:
To all persons interested in the es.
tate of Frank J. Randall, late of Bar
net, in said District, deceased,
GREETING:
AT a Probate Court, holden at St.
Johnsbury, within and for said Dis
trict on the 9th day of December A.
d., 1919, an instrument purporting to
be the last VIII and Testament of
Frank J. Randall, late Of Barnet in
said District, deceased was presented
to the Court aforesaid, for Probate.
And it is ordered by said Court that
the End day of January A. d., 1920,
at the Probate Office in said st.
Johnsbury, be assigned for proving
said instrument; and that notice
thereof be given to all persons con-
cerncd, by publishing this order three
weeks successfully in the Caledonian,
a newspaper circulating in that vicin-
ity, in said District, previous to the
time appointed.
Therefore, you are hereby notified
to appear 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. Johns
bury, in said District, this 9th day of
December, A. d., 1919.
WALTER w. WESLEY,
43o53t Judge.
Weekly Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1919-1920, 1919-12-24
TOWNS MUST
VOTE IN MARCH
ON LICENSE

Harry A. Black, secretary of state,
has received from the attorney gen
cral Il letter in which Mr.. Archibald
gives the opinion that although fed
cral action ha soccurred relative to
the prohibition of the use of liquor,
the secretary of state must print the
blanks of the license vote to be taken
at the next March meeting and that,
while it is probably Il waste of good
white paper, yet the law must be
complied with and the ballots printed
and distributed by the town clerks for
use of the citizens.
The only thing now that can pre-
vent the vote on March meeting on
the question is special legislation.
Weekly Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1919-1920, 1919-12-24
Estate of JAMES H. GAFFNEY
STATE OF VERMONT, District

n l.. w Elk NlONl, District
Caledonia, IS.
The Honorable Probate Court for
the District aforcSaid:
To all persons interested in the cS-
tate Of James H. Gailncy, late of St.
Johnsbuly(?
Johnsbuvy, in said District, deceased,
GREETING:
Whereas. said Court has assigned
the 31St day OF December next for
cNamining and allowing the account
Of the Administrator of the estate of
said deceased and for decree of the
residue of said estate to the lawful
claimants of the same, and ordered
that public notice thereof be given to
all persons interested in said estate by
publishing this order three weeks
successfully previous to the day as
signed, in the Caledonian, a news
paper published at st. Johnsbury, in
said District.
Therefore, you arc hereby notified
to appear at the Probate Office in St.
Johnsbuly in said District, on the
day assigned, then and there to con-
test the allowance of said account if
you see cause, and to establish your
right as heirs, legatecs and lawful
claimants to said residue.
Given under my hand, this 9th day
of December A. d., 1919.
WALTER w. WESLEY,
43S53t Judge.
Weekly Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1919-1920, 1919-12-24
George B. Knapp
Dies In Auburndale

George Is. Knapp died at his home
in Auburndale, Mass, Sunday, aged
81 years old. He was the son of
Hiram Knapp and born in this town
His mother, Sophronia Brown, was
sister of the late Edward F. Brown,
the well-known St. Johnsbuly mcr-
chant. In his boyhood days he had
two chums that remained the warm
est friends throughout their lifetime.
The trio were Rev. DR.. Edward T.
Fairbanks, Henry l.. Clapp of New
York and the island of Malta. and
Mr. Knarp. On the "Name rock" on
the golf links one can still read the
names carved in imperishable stone
"Clapp-Knapp-F Fairbanks" After the
bows were through our Academy DR..
Fairbanks went to Yale and Mr.
Knapp to Amherst, each graduating
in the class of 80.
Mr.. Knapp was for MANY years the
confidential clerk to Gardiner Brew
or of Boston. whose palatial resi-
dence on Beacon Street was later
taken over BY CHM & Comnany, the
school book publishers. Now the
south wing of the State Capitol COW
c;'s the ground where this mansion
originally stood. Mr.. Knapp later
administered the estate of Mr.. Brew
cr He left brother. Arthur Mason
knapp and a sister Katharine both
of whom died some years since. NJ"
Knapp left two cousins in st. Johns
bury Frank N. Brown and Mrs. Ar
thur r. Brooks.
Weekly Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1919-1920, 1919-12-24
URGES INCREASE
IN SALARIES OF
OUR TEACHERS

1t was the general sentiment of the
80 school directors and supcrintcnd-
cnts from. all over Vermont, assemb-
led in Burlington Thursday, that Ver-
mont school teachers should have a
raise in salaries to meet the high cost
Of living prevalent during the last
year. But just how much of a raise
teachers should get was question
upon Which there was some difference
of opinion, especially between the
larger towns and cities Of the state
on the one hand and the rural corr
munities on the other.
St. Johnsbury was represented at
the gathering by Frank H. Brooks of
the State Board of Edpcation and by
two of the town school directors, Har-
ny H. Carr and J. II. Brooks.
After failing to put through Il
double -barrelled resolution to the eff
feet that the minimum salary Of a
Vermont teacher in rural districts and
graded schools ought to be $500, and
that the minimum salary of teachers
in high schools of the state ought to
be $1,000, the conference finally COM
promised on a resolution submitted by
Commissioner M. B. Hillega; provid-
ing that there shoald he general in
crease in the salaries of teachers
throughout the state of at least 50per
cent of the salaries as they existed in
1916 before the United States enter
ed the war. 1t took most of the af-
tcrnoon to get the question of salary
threshcd out, but when this latter re-
solution finally came up for vote, it
was passed unanimously. This is not
in the form of legislation, because
this meeting has no power to lcgislate
but is simply recommendation from
this conference. The resolution fol-
lows:
Whereas, the salaries of teachers
have been deprecated more than ono
half by reason of the decline in the
purchasing value of the dollar; and,
whereas
The larger wages and opportunities
offered by industries have diverted
many ambitious young persons from
the teaching profession and have also
attracted many who were employed in
the schools SO that there now exists Il
great scarcity of teachers; and,
whereas
The welfare of the state and the
preservation of AUGMENTATION de-
ponds in large measure upon the
character of our schools; and, where
as
As there is need that the teachers
be assisted in their worthy efforts to
reach higher degree of fficincy; be
it resolved:
(D That real crisis exists in our
public school system that threatens
breakdown of our schools.
ca That it is imperative that er
fectivc measures be promptly taken 10
prevent disaster.
(3) That it is essential to provide
salaries for our teachers which will
dccently support them, relieve their
unrest and encourage them, relieve
tinuing in the profession of teaching
and promote a respect for the calling
that will assure continued supply
of capable teachers for the future.
az That there should be a general
increase in salaries of teachers
throughout the state of at least 80
per cent of salaries as they existed in
1916 before the United States enter
ed the war.
Weekly Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1919-1920, 1919-12-24
THE STATE OF VERMONT

Description filed in the office of the
Town Clerk Of the Town of St
Johnsbuly, pursuant to the provi
sions of section 59G7 General Law
of Vermont viz, for the protection
Of persons engaged in buying, sell
ing or dealing in milk or cream in re-
ceptacles.
Name of person, firm, association
union OF corporation, John w
Davies, doing business under tho
style of Plymouth Creamery.
Principal place of business, in Yer
mont, st. Johnsbury.
Nature of business transacted
dealer in milk and cream.
Kind of receptacle used, tin cans
and tin jugs.
Description of the name or names
letters, marks, devices OF figures
used, On quart cans the words
Plymouth Creamery are branded on
. metal plate which is soldercd on
the shoulder and said words and the
word registered arc branded on the
shoulder. On 40 quart cans the let
ter p of metal is soldered on the
shoulder and Plymouth Creamery
Co. Registered is branded on the
body. On some, Plymouth Cream
cry Registered is branded on the
body. On some Plymouth Creamery
Registered is branded Oh plate of
metal soldercd on the shoulder On
all of said receptacles the said name
and the word Registered are produce
ed in permanent manner.
In witness whereof I have here
unto signed my name this 10th dav
OF December in the year nineteen
hundred and nineteen.
JOHN W. DAVIES.
Dec. 24-31-Jan TIA
Weekly Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1919-1920, 1919-12-24
ANNUAL MEETING

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the First National Bank of
St. Johnsbury, VI, for the election of
Il board of directors for the year en-
suing, will be held at the office of
said gank on Thursday, January Is
1920, at two o'clock p. m.
HOMER L. SMITH, Cashier
st. Johnsbury, VT, Dec. ., 1919.
1881 n
Weekly Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1919-1920, 1919-12-24

WANTED-Mcn and women every
where to sell the new Peerless Su-
preme Accident and Health Policy.
The best proposition ever offered the
insuring public. Large indemnities
and low premium cost. Good liberal
agency proposition for those VIC can
devote their part or spare time. Bet
ter contracts for those who will be-
come full time representatives. Write
for full particulars. Peerless Ca. ualty
Company, Kcenc, N. II. 1O7-Gt wk 2t
Il
Weekly Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1919-1920, 1919-12-24
Annual Meeting

The Annual Meeting of the Cor
porators of the PASSUMPSIC saw
lNGS BANK of st. Johnsbury, VT.
will be held at the rooms of the Bank
Wednesday, January 7, 1920, at two
O'Clock in the afternoon.
r. c. BAKER, SECRETARY
st. Johnsbury, VT,
Dec. IL, 1919.
Weekly Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1919-1920, 1919-12-24
SANTA CLAUS
VISITS OUR
PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Christmas exercises were held IL
the public schools Friday morning
and the young folks had the best
time ever.
In Grade one of the Summer
street schools the occasion was II
mothers afternoon. A demonstra-
ton of reading, phonics and oral
spelling was followed by readings
from the second grade. The fol-
lowing program was rendered:
"The Christmas Baby"
Dorothy Davis
"The First Christmas" Lucy McLam
"Writing to Santa Claus"
Harold Byl
Concert rccitations by grade one:
"Why do Bells for Christmas Ring
"While Stars of Christmas Shine"
Songs First and Second grades:
"Jolly Santa Claus
Santa Land"
"Cradle Song"
so Little Town of Bethlehem"
The following program was given
ir Grade three of the Summer street
schools:
"Christmas Greetings"
Marion Dubuc
Recitation Alfred Sparrow
Song 90 Little Town of Bethlehem
School
Poem School
Piano solo Carlotta Palmer
"a Christmas Offering"
Alva Henderson, Truman Power
Song "Christmas Comes Again"
Schoo
Recitation Alice Holbrool
Song "Silent Night Schoo
Recitation "Christmas Bells"
Dorothy Woodward
! The Fifth grade of the Summcl
street schools gave this program:
Christmas Song S A
Piano solo Frances Chccvcl
Recitation Eleanor Miller
"Christmas Comes Again"
Schoo
Recitation Kenneth BottomlA
"Under the Stars" 8 ga girls
Recitation Regina Martin
Piano Solo Pauline Smith
{ Recitation Ralph Pierce
"Silcnt Night" Il girl,
Recitation Marjorie Woods
Piano Solo Louise Beer
Recitation Helen Sampson
Recitation Raymond Twombl,
Carol "Cradlc Hymn" Schoo
1.-TWO Santas"
Leigh Myers, Reginald Woodward
In the sixth grade of the Summer
street schools the following program
was rendered:
90 Little Town of Bethlehem"
Clas:
Cradle Hymn Class
Recitation Dana Baxter
Piano Solo james Cosgrovt
Holly Wreath Drill Girl,
Christmas Hymn Glass
: Duet l.. Shields and NJ Doyle
, Recitation A. Walter
Drill, clark the Herald Angels
Sing" Girls
Recitation E. TWombly
Distribution of Gifts
Santas, H. Wilkic and L. Haclctt
Imps: Royce Beck, Howard Sis
by, Edwin Twombly, Ellcry Palmer
Gerald Tinker, L. Walsh.
In the Junior high school the fol
lowing program was rendered:
Carol
Assisting Santa Claus, Act. 1, given
by C Section
Recitation "a Little Girls Christ
mas WISH" Marcia Staples
Piano duet
Marion King, Josephine Laughton
Chester Worthcn
Assisting Santa Claus, Act 2
Carol
Assisting Santa Claus, Act
Carol
"Thc Top of the World" a play Civ
en- by 1 A Section
"Star Spangled Banner"
In the Fourth grade of the Sum-
mcr street schools there were no set
exercises, but the little folks had the
best kind of a time. A beautiful
tree was laden with gifts and follow
ing the distribution of the presents
there were songs and games.
Weekly Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1919-1920, 1919-12-24

TO LET-Two unfinished rooms
for light housekeeping for a quiet
person or couple. J. ID. Frye, East
ern Avenue. Call between and z
p. m. 4381-2*
Weekly Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1919-1920, 1919-12-24

WANTED-15 granite quarrymen-
all winter job, surface quarry, 45c an
hour minimum, 8 hours a day. L. r..
Fletcher, Woodbury., VT. VITO Mar
Weekly Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1919-1920, 1919-12-24

WANTED-Antique bead bag and
old fashioned cameo and two yellow
glass candle sticks. Address Evlyn
Hall, 81 Ingersoll Drive, Springfield,
Mass. 8 wks
Weekly Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1919-1920, 1919-12-24

ATTENDANTS wanted-.Men and
women wanted at Vermont State
Hospital for the Insane, to take po-
sitions as attendants. For those who
so desire, opportunity is offered to
sater training school for nurses. For
particulars apply Vermont State Hos
pital for the Insane, Waterbury, vt
Weekly Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1919-1920, 1919-12-24

MARRY AT ONCE---We ,,ut you in
correspondence with thousands of
charming and refined ladies who wish
to marry, many worth from $1.00 to
$4,000 and upwards. Particulars
free. Address Allen Ward, B 597,
Valley, Nebr. Nov 41t
Weekly Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1919-1920, 1919-12-24

FOR SALE-200 cords fine bobbin
wood SIS per cord at MILL Some
chunk wood. +. II. Keneson Con-
cord VT. wk 1 t
Weekly Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1919-1920, 1919-12-24
WANTED

WANTED-Mcn who want work,
2 teamste1s, bobbin turner's. Man
to run bolter. +. H. Keneson, Con-
cord, Vt. wll 1 t
Weekly Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1919-1920, 1919-12-24

FOR SALE-Photographic Studio in
the thriving village of Orleans.
Equipment first class. A good bust
ness proposition. Enquire of The
Cole Studio, Orleans, vt. SO-15t*
Weekly Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1919-1920, 1919-12-24

WANTED-Middlc aged woman for
general housework. Small family,
good wages and steady work. L. Il.
Fletcher, Woodbury., Vt.
VITO Mar |
Weekly Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1919-1920, 1919-12-24

FOR SALE-Twcntyfivc cords fou,
foot dry hardwood. On state road
four miles from st. Johnsbuly. Tel.
256-1, St. Johnsbury. 4379-S so"