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St. Johnsbury Republican from St. Johnsbury, Vermont • 10

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ST. JOilHSBfJBY WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11. 1908. 10 ters of Mr. and Mrs.

Leonard were RECENT DEATHS. work of the organization. He was a man loyal to every good cause and ilk two and lived there until twelve years ago when he came to St Johnsbury. During the most of his residence here, he was employed by F. S.

Harriman and was known as a careful, competent, honest, workman, devoted to the interests of his employer. Mr. Wing's illness was of only five weeks" duration, death being due to hemorrhage of the brain. The following were called here by his death and funeral Mr. and Mrs.

Joseph Hill, Mrs. Henry Averill, Pier-mont, N. H. H. J.

Quimby, Boston E. Ward, Mrs. J. R. Nute and daughter, Florence, Barre; Mrs.

William Hanson, Barton Mr. and Mrs. Hayden McClary, Craftsbury; L. D. Nute, Marshfield H.

C. Nute, West Lebanon, N. H. Mr. and Mrs.

C. F. Dickie, Newbury. 1 WAISTS Silk and Satin, Black and Colors. Prices $5.50 to $7.50 We think they are worthy of your attention.

Miss Fannie M. Spencer. The announcement of the death of Miss Fannie M. Spencer eame as a great shock to the patrons of the Woman's store, of which she had been proprietor the past six years. Supposedly convalescing from a three weeks' illness of pneumonia, her death Sunday morning at St.

Johnsbury hospital was most unexpected. The remains were removed to the residence of her sister, Mrs. Henry M. Cheney, 19 Cliff street, and the funeral held there Tuesday morning at ten o'clock. Interment was in the family lot at Grove cemetery, East St.

Johnsbury. Rev. Dr. S. G.

Barneof the South Congregational church had charge of the funeral. Miss Spencer was a descendant of one of the old families of St. Johnsbury, the youngest daughter of Phin-eas and Atlanta (Gage) Spencer. Born in St. Johnbsbury she was a lifelong resident of this place.

A business woman of considerable ability, Miss Spencer opened a woman's store on Eastern avenue six years ago, and had built up a business in which she was deeply interested and for which she was well fitted. Possessed of a keen sense of humor and an optimistic viewpoint, she brought both to bear on life and her sunny nature brightened many a dark spot. Miss Spencer is survived by her sister, Mrs. Cheney. Two brothers are deceased, Thaddeus, a former well-known jeweler of this place, and Lo-ren, formerly of Elgin, 111.

Janus C. The funeral of Janus C. Wing, who died Sunday at his home on Central street, was held Tuesday afternoon at one o'clock, from his home with the Rev. J. M.

Frost in charge. Interment was made in cemetery. Mr. Wing is survived by his wife, who was Miss Elizabeth Nute of Mont-pelier and whom he married in that city in 1873, two sons, M. T.

Wing and Harry M. Wing, of this place, and a step-mother, Mrs. Cornelius Wing, of East Calais. Born in Medford, fifty-eight years ago, Mr. Wing moved with his parents to Montpelier at the age of DID YOU EVER hold J.

of to in After Charles Wesley Conley. The death of Charles Wesley Conley occurred Friday night at his home on Portland street, following an illness many years. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon from his late home with the Rev. A. H.

Gage of the First Baptist church in charge. Interment was in Grove cemetery, East St. Johnsbury. The deceased was born in Brownington in 1840, the son of Michael and Sarah Conley. In early childhood with his parents he came to St.

Johnsbury. July 4, 1866, Mr. Conley was married at Mclndoes to Miss Mary Holder of that place. Three children were born to them Arthur Conley, Mrs. A.

Roy Taf and Fred H. Conley, all of St. Johnsbury. Mrs. Conley, the two sons and daughter and four sisters survive him, Mrs.

Sarah Davis, Mrs. Addie Caswell, Mrs. Winfield Richards, Kirby, and Mrs. Kate Woods, East St. Johnsbury.

Two brothers are deceased, John Conley, who died in Libby prison, and George Conley, dying soon after the close of his service in the Civil war. Mr. Conley was a member of the 10th Vermont and served throughout the war. When mustered out he returned St. Johnsbury and resumed his work the scale factory with which he was connected over thirty years.

He has been an invalid for the past thir teen years, the last two years confin ed to his home much of the time For thirty-five years Mr. Conley has been a member of the Free Baptist church and deeply interested in the STOP TO THINK? We shall make special low prices of COAT SWEATERS for Ladies and Children this week. Give them a trial. How About Furs We have a great Variety of the Sensible, Staple Kinds, Satisfaction is in our $7 50 to $18 00 Numbers. having bought a superior house Short article what genuine satisfaction Srkril About 50 Piec pctldl Ends of Silk About 50 Pieces there was in knowing you had purchased Were 50c to $1.00 per yard.

the BEST. THE NEW HOME SEWING MACHINE LOU GEE early recognized and they made a warm place for themselves in the life of the church and town. Of their family of eight children, two are dead, Kate, Mrs. J. T.

Tierney and Bridget, Mrs. Patrick McCleary. The surviving ones left to comfort the bereaved husband are John and Dennis of Toledo, Ohio, Mrs. Patrick Nelson, Mrs. Patrick Brown, Mrs.

A. J. Bonnett, Barre and Thomas, St. Johnsbury. At the funeral six grandsons of the deceased acted as bearers, Leonard Tierney.

Henry Brown, Frank Nelson, James Nelson, Harry Bonnett of Bar re andCarl Leonard, St. Johnsbury. A profusion of beautiful flowers spoke of the sympathy of many loving friends. A large number of out of town relatives attended the funeral. Among them were: Mr.

and Mrs. Patrick Brown, Henry Brown, Miss Helen Brown, Mr. and Mrs. A. J.

Bonett, Harry Bonnett, Miss Bessie Bonnett, Mrs. MargaretJNelson, James Nelson, Frank Nelson, Miss Agnes Nelson, Patrick McCleary, Francis McCleary, M. J. Tierney, Leonard Tierney, Mrs. Agnes Williams, John Nelson, Mrs.

F. H. Burke, Mrs. J. Brown, Miss Agnes Higgins, Barre; Miss Nora English, Lawrence, Mass.

Pearce. Robert, the little son of Stephen Pearce, died Thursday, after a short illness of pneumonia. Funeral services were conducted at 80 Railroad street. Saturday morning, Rev. J.

M. Frost officiating. Mrs. D. C.

Stiles sang. Interment was at North Danville, beside the mother, who died six months ago. 0. E. S.

SUPPER. The O. E. S. will serve a chicken pie supper in Masonic hall, Friday even ing, November 13, from 5.30 until all are served.

Admission 25 cents. H. H. MILTIMORE. M.

I. Physician and Kn gou Office and residence 89 Main Street. Office hours 8-9: 12 30-2: 7-8. N. E.

Telephone 263-2. Citizens M-87. LOCAL NOTICES. Tenement to rent, 8 Winter St. tf Hard coal for sale.

Summerville Wood Yard. Try the best laxative, the American Liver tablets. Two good work horses for sale. In- quire of John B. Guyer, 6 Harvey street.

3t wanted fiace to do housework in small family. Address F. Box 96, Pas' sumpsic. It Wanted Two sled teams. Good road, best of lumber.

King Brothers, Whiteheld, N. n. 4t Fine tenement, 3 rooms and bath and electric light, very warm. 134 R. R.

St. J. D. Bachand. For Sale cheap, good cook stove, wood or coal, almost new.

Inquire at 26 Lafayette street. 1 To Rent Very desirable tenement, 7 rooms, bath, electric lights. R. E. French, 58 bummer street.

tf To Rent 8 room tenement, down stairs. 21 Railroad street. Apply to A. W. Babcock, 15 Caledonia street.lt Chiropody, scalp treatment and man icuring.

Mrs. C. A. Nichols, 141 Pearl street. Citizens 'Phone, 11 U.

3t' Lost Lap robe, one side black, oth er green. Finder please return to Dr, Warner, 9 Mt. Pleasant street. Lost A gold watch with St. J.

fob last Wednesday morning. Return to tne itepuDiican omce ana receive a reward. 2 1 For Rent Large upstairs tenement on Pearl street. Has electric lights, Datn, not ana cold water, gas range and equipment tor steam heating. A.

Scott Co. It wantea position Dy young lady as stenograpner or DOOKKeeper, some experience, reference. Address Re publican office. 2t Seven room tenement to rent, 31 Clark avenue, electric lights, fur nace, bath also five room tenement, modern improvements, 9J Elm street C. A.

McGovern, 9J Elm street. E. 'Phone, 254-13. The Very Latest Styles in Ladies' Tailored Suits and Dresses can be made at" H. CHARLAIND'S, Woodsville, New Hampshire Bron a nnstnl and he will be at your place with samples and styles to take your order.

desirous of its promotion. He was a member of Chamberun ost, u. A. K. and of the I.

O. O. F. Both organiza tions attended the funeral in a body and their beautiful floral offerings with those of others from large numbers of friends and relatives surrounded and covered the casket. Among those here to attend the fun eral were Mrs.

Winfield Richards of Kirby and Mrs. W. W. Harvey of Springfield, Mass. Creaser.

Matilda Ritcie, wife of Samuel Creaser, died November 4. She had not been well for some time and an operation was deemed best. This was performed November 2 but she was unable to rally from it and passed away two days later. Mrs. Creaser was born October 11, 1862.

Besides a husband she leaves three daughters. Mrs. E. L. Casey, Gloucester, Misses Lottie and Kathleen, four sons, Ormond Frank Charles and Clarence one sister, Mrs.

Emmeline Him-melman of Fairlee. and brother, Frank Ritcie, of Gloucester, Mass. Mrs. Creaser was a member of the First Baptist church and Woman's Auxiliary of B. M.

of W. to both of which she was very loyal, but it will be in the home, where she will be most keenly missed. Prayers were said at the home on Lafayette street at 1 o'clock Thursday afternoon and funeral services held at the First Baptist chruch at 1.30, her pastor, Rev. A. H.

Gage officiating, The quantities of beautiful flowers teS' tified to the esteem felt for the one gone. Interment in Mt. Pleasant cem etery. Among those present for the funeral were Mrs. T.

A. Clement, Fairlee Mrs. G. W. Hunter, N.

H. Mrs. Emmaline Himmelman, Fairlee Mr. and Mrs. O.

W. Creaser, Newport Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Dickinson, East Barnet; and Mr. and Mrs.

E. L. Casey, Gloucester, Mass. Mrs. Patrick Leonard.

In the nature of a release from suffering was the death, Wednesday, at her home on Portland street of Mrs. Patrick Leonard. Death followed eight months long suffering with sciatic rheumatism that was borne until her nervous energy was exhausted, with remarkable bravery. Her frail body was endowed with wonderful energy and her splendid mental faculties were retained almost to the last. She was a woman of remarkable resources and on the lives of all who knew her well she has left the impress of a strong, true, Christian lite.

Solemn high mass was celebrated at St. Aloysius church Saturday morning at 9 o'clock, and she was laid to rest in Mt. St. Joseph cemetery. Bridget Hougan, was born in the county of Tipperary, Ireland, seventy six years ago.

In her childhood her parents removed to Lawrence, Mass and there on May ZY, 185t, she was married to Patrick Leonard. They went at once to Royalton where for twenty years Mr. Leonard was a section hand on the Central Vermont railroad. In 1874, they came to St. Johnsbury, Mr, Leonard to become foreman of section number 6, east, St.

J. C. railroad In St. Johnsbury the sterling charac- CARD OF THANKS. We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to all the friends and neighbors for their kindness during the illness of our dear wife and mother, for their assistance in our time of trouble, and for the beautiful flowers.

Patrick Leonard and Family. CARD OF THANKS. Our wife and mother, Mrs. M. R.

Creaser has passed from earthly scenes. We cannot express our heartfelt aupreciation of the many acts of kindness and sympathy from our lriends and neighbors in our affliction To the members of the Eailroad street Baptist church, the railroad men, the Woman's Auxiliary of the B. M. of W. the school children, and the many individual friends we hereby express our sincere thanks for the beautiful flowers.

Mr. S. H. Creaser and Family, Mr. and Mrs, O.

W. Creaser, Mr. and Mrs. E. L.

Casey. CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to thgse who so kindly assisted us during the illness and death of our dearly beloved husband and father. We wish to especially thank the I. O. O.

G. A. W. R. shop mates, Hose No 6, friends and neighbors for the many beautiful floral offerings.

Mrs. W. Conley, Mr. and Mrs. A- L.

Conley, Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Taft, Mr.

and Mrs. H. Conley. BORN Brown At West Lebanon, N. November 6, a daughter to Mr.

and Mrs. Ernest H. Brown. Cleary At Lyndonville, November 2, a son to Mr. ana jurs.

wmiam n. uieary. Cornell At Lyndon, November 3, daugh ter to Mr.and Mrs. J. I.

Cornell. Randall At Passumpsic, November 4, daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Randall. MARRIED Jennings-Goodfellow At South Ryegate, November 5, by the Rev.

W. S. Wallace, Mar tin Luther Jennings of Montgomery, ana miss nana M. uoouienow oi Barre. Lewis-Edney At Concord, November 4, by tne Kev.

Mr. smith, uarie v. Lewis and Miss Flossie M. Edney. DIED Ball At East Haven, Novembers, Arnold Ball, aged Wl years, 5 months, IS days.

Creaser At St. Johnsbury, November 4 Mrs. Samuel Creaser, aged 48 years. CArr At Burke, November 9, Arnold Carr, aged 69 years. Conley At St.

Johnsbury, November 7 Charles Wesley Conley, aged 68 years and 8 months. Leonard At St. Johnsbury, November 4 Bridget, wife of Patrick Leonard, aged 76 years. Landry At St. Johnsbury, October 31 George Landry, aged 62 years.

McLure At South Ryegate, November 6 James T. H. McLure, aged 73 years. Pearce At St. Johnsbury, November 5, Robert, son of Stephen J.

Pearce, aged 1 year, 10 months. Robinson At Lyndonville, tNovember 8, Lulu B. Robinson, aged 25 years, 2 months. Spencer At St. Johnsbury, November 8 Miss Fannie M.

Spencer, daughter of the late Phineas Spencer. Thayer At West Burke, November 10, Eugene Thayer. Wallace At South Ryegate, November 8, Thomas Wallace, aged 72 years. Winter At Lyndon, November 8, Mrs. John Winter, aged 69 years.

WiNo-At St. Johnsbury, November 8, Janus C. Wing, aged 68 years. Is absolutely the best that money and skill can produce. Simple in Construction, Hand Fin ished Throughout, Ball Bearings, Silent and Easy Running, Sold Strictly on Their Merits, Guaranteed and Kept in Order for Ten Years, Sold for Cash or on Easy Terms.

Keep Accounts 39c yd YTHE Line of Sewing Machines Rented. All Makes Repaired. Best Needles and Oils for All Machines. NO CANVASSERS EMPLOYED. THE NEW HOME FACTORY, located at Orange, has the distinction of being the largest factory in the world engaged in the manufacture of Strictly High-Grade Family Sewing Machines.

DROP US A CARD FOR CATALOGUE. E. HUNT SOLE AGENT FOR ST. JOHNSBURY, VERMONT By keeping a record of your income and expenses you will find many items of expense that can be cut out in the future. Every man or woman that has an income should keep such a record.

A checking account with this bank is a great help in keeping accounts straight. In fact your check book can be made a complete record of your transactions if you pay everything by check, and your balance in bank is always safe from fire and thieves. If you have not already opened an account, come in and talk it over. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK, Capital and Surplus. $240,000.

U. S. DEPOSITORY, ST. JOHNSBURY, VT. A Full new (tmd (TjCfcnh'l and zndanuiJe.

Blue and White Enamel Ware in Our Kitchen Department Dry stove wood for Shepherd, Passumpsic. sale. M. E. tf For sore throat and cough, try the American Throat Tablets.

A fine lot of chickens this week at Aiken's, 60 Railroad street. tf Wanted Table boarders. Mrs. J. M.

Hunter, 30 Eastern Avenue. tf Tenement or rooms to rent. C. T. Brigham, 14 Mt.

Pleasant street, tf Extra quality of dry wood for sale, both fine and coarse. O. V. Hooker Sun. tf Wanted A small fire proof safe.

Combination lock. Summerville Wood Yard. tf Seventy-five pigs and shoats for sale at the Lyndonville Creamery Association, Lyndonville, Vt. tf To Rent Tenement of 5 rooms and bath hot and cold water and spring water. Apply at this office.

tf Farm of 40 acres for sale, 3 miles from St. Johnsbury. Plenty wood and lumber. E. H.

Harlow, R. D. St. Johnsbury. 1 For Sale Dry, four-foot hard wood, also green block wood.

At mill or delivered, at reasonable prices. Russell McKelvey, St. Johnsbury. tf Aaron Putney, Magnetic Healer. Treats all Chronic Diseases.

Rheumatic Specialties. Consultation free by mail or otherwise. Is at Hotel Cottage, St. Johnsbury. 3t The Clipping season is now open.

Bring your horses to Harriman's stable and have them clipped by the expert electric machine. All work done neatly and quickly. D. B. Ryder, tf Drug clerks get regisered.

My course is up to date. Success guaranteed. Payments made easy. Terms reasonable. For particulars address, A.

P. Pierce, 30 Preble Portland, Me. 4t NOTICE From now on, I shall endeavor to be at home Saturday evenings from 6 to 9 p. m. to answer telephones.

Please call at this time and thus avoid calling the house on Sunday, unless necessary. F. B. Cush-man. tf WANTED Young people to prepare, at home, for office positions.

Greatest proposition ever made by a reputable business firm. Write at once to Clawson-Hamilton 156 Fifth New York city. tf LADY SALES MANAGER for St. Johnsbury. Salary $12 per week.

Work pleasant and permanent. Give reference. Send stamp. J. S.

Ziegler Company, 323 Dearborn Chicago, it For Sale A good plumbing, heating and hardware business in a lively granite and mill town of 3000. Reason for selling explained to a prospective customer. Excellent chance for a hustler and small competition. Address P. O.

Box 423, Northfield, Vt. tf For sale New gasoline engine. We are agents for engine, we can thoroughly guarantee. It has practical improvements found on no other make. The first gasoline engine we have investigated thoroughly, which satisfies us as being entirely practical for average farmer to operate.

Special offer now to introduce them. O. V. Hooker Son. New (Coals SWEATERS $1.98 and $3.50 each 2 Specials at BLANKET SALE 1 Case 10-4 Blankets, 59c pair 1 Case 11-4 Blanket, $1.00 value, sale, 79c pair Other blankets at 98c, $1.25, $1.50, $1.75, and $1.98 a pair The Best Values ever offered for the money.

Dress Goods Department New Wool Dress Goods, latest shades, 50c, 75c and $1.00 yard Black Taffeta Silk, a $1.39 Value, sale, $1.00 yard Sunerfine Bordered Flannelette, nobby styles for Kimonas, We have received during the past week some of New York's latest in Stylish Empire Back and Directoire Style Coats, and are waiting to show them to you. We would call your special attention to our New Long Black Coats with quilted satin lining throughout and Wide Fur Collar, most practical styles at $17.50 and $20.00 Don't miss seeing the wide range of Styles in Ladies' Tailored Suits and Separate Dress Skirts. Exclusive Styles. Our stock has been re-enforced the past week with some "snappy" styles. See our suits at $13.50, $15.00, $17.50, $20.00, $22.50 and $25.00 New Dress Skirts in the latest variations of the Sheath Style, Satin and Button trimmed.

Some very dressy ones at $7.50, $8.50, $9.50 and $10.00 Entirely different from what you have had or seen anyone else have. It will be a pleasure to see you in our Garment Department and talk over the Coat, Suit, Skirt or Fur question with you. Lawrence P. Leach 75 Railroad Street, St. Johnsbury, Vt.

Dressing Saques and Wrapper, 15c yard Flannelette Over 50 Styles, all at the popular prices of 10c per yard FURS Fur Scarfs from 69c to $12.50. Muffs from $3.98 to $15.00 each Children's Bear Skin Coats All the leading colors. 2 Special Values at $2.49 and $2.98 each Bear Skin Bonnets to Match, Only 25c and 50c each UNDERWEAR. Women's Fleeced-lined Vest and Pants, Extra Values, 25c, 37 l-2c, and 50c each RANDALL'S DEPARTMENT STORE 77-81 Railroad Street..

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