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8 ST. J0H5SBURY REPUBLICAN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 1917 "The Feast of the WEST BURKE LOTJGEE SIT THE Summer Days Are Comimg ISAAC W. ALDRICH ON SATURDAY CELEBRATED HIS 103RD BIRTHDAY. Little Lanterns" COLONIAL THEATRE Friday, May 11, 1917. CAST OF CHARACTERS Princess Though Feeble Burke's Venerable Townsman Received Callers on Anniversary and Enjoyed the Day.

Chan, Miss Maude Follensby; Wee Ling, Maid to Princess, Mrs. Roy Howard; Ou Long, Governess, Miss Beulah Mc-Farland; Juggler Maid, Mrs; S. C. Carpenter: Ah Lee. Court -dancer.

Miss Sigrid Ekloff. I-- Isaac W. Aldrich celebrated his I03rd birthday Saturday. Mr. Aldrich has failed greatly this winter but he was up and dressed on his brithday and received a few callers.

His mental faculties are clear but he is erowine daily more feeble. CLOWN DANCE Dani Baxter. Ed ward Fanner, Ronald Burrows, 'Royce Beck, Victor Heyburn, Nathan Ricker, Ralph Harris, Richard Grant, Perrv Mr. and Mrs. Aldrich still live alone on-i Fitch, Howard Conley.

TkT TV 'rJfw 1 "mm Your Couch Hammock Today And Be Prepared Price $6.00 to $12.00 F. E. HARRIS, 71 Railroad Street, kf St. Johnsbury, Vermont. ukjju iuarjone wocas, Katherine" Fitch, "Ruth Cary, Madeline Doyle, Winifred Randall, Ruth Hair's, Dorothy Jacques, Marjorie Clifford, Beulah Fletcher, Marguerite Palmer, Margaret the small farm, two miles from the village but are carefully looked after by near neighbors, Mr.

and Mrs. RobertCarr. Mrs. Aldrich will be 96 in October. She takes all the care of her husband and with the exception of the laundry work does everything about the house.

Mr. Aldrich has been a life-long democrat and has voted the presidential ticket every year since -he was 21. He was proud of the fact that he was able to vote for Woodrow Wilson last November. His picture was sent to President Wilson last fall, he being believed to be the oldest supporter of the Florence Carrick. WAISTS We have recently added 12 dozen $1.98 waists to our already neat line.

This gives you about 30 styles to select from and the price is the same as last year. otts, Dorothy Spencer. SCARF DANCE Barbara Howe, Flora Roberts, Doris Ford, Hazel Harris, Irene St. Jock, Rhea Gilson, Mildred Rann, Doris Cowles, Dorothy Seribner, Louise Stevens, Marian Stevens, Dorothy White, Adaline White. BUTTERFLY DANCE Margaret Ricker, Vera Doyle, Priscilla Brooks, Mar Rathbun, Blanche Taylor, Doro-they Burns.

FLORAL DANCE Helen Randall, Dorothy Nay; Elaine Fairbanks, Ruth Matson, Katherine Scott, Dorothy Goss. ROSE WALTZ Louis Bell, Nathalie Marden, William Campbell, Vera Gcnge, Stanton Harris, Dorothy Beck, Norman Braley, Ruth Bigelow, Russell Bailey. Helen Steele. Miss Florence Carrick died Thursday after a brief illness. She was 65 years of age, and had lived here about 30 years.

it'i i i ul HUuii ill guuu iitxtiui sue nun uu uvtivu worker in the was ever ready to help others when she could. Since the death of her mother, which occurred ters, Mrs. Charles Patterson and Mrs. Margaret Cleary of Boston. They have both been called here, also Mrs.Bottomley and son, Kenneth Arthur Bottomley, of Cherry Valley.

Mr. Flanagan served three years in the Civil war, enlisting from St. Johnsbury in Co. 11th Vermont, hfteen years ago, she and her only brother, CHORUS Sopranos: Beatrice La- Clarence, have lived for one another, and have taken much comfort together. The funeral took place at her late home Sunday afternoon, Rev.

Glenn Douglass officiating, and the interment was at SKIRTS There are still a few shepherd check skirts left at $1.39 and $1.98. GARMENT DEPT. In our garment department new sample coats in desired shades, help to keep down the high cost of living. Special value around $13.50. Hillside cemetery.

Ihe floral tributes were beautiful. Much sympathy is felt for the lonely brother, who has lost his only relative. Those from out of town to attend the funeral were: Mrs. Stevens of Lyndonville, Mr. Farr, Miss Currier and Miss Amy ol Island I'ond, and Mr.

and Mrs. Orison and Miss Mescal of bast Burke. mere, jjiiuan ivicnaras, Eunice jwcuui-vray, Maud Hall, Marion Hall, Maud Blaisdell, Beatrice Howe, Ruth Colby, Shirley. McDonald, Delia Walker, Eugenia Scott, Rae Astle, Mrs. H.

Smith, Mrs. F. Taylor, Mrs. F. Jacques, Mrs.

A. Walsh, Marjorie Cramton, Ruth Goss, Iris Underwood, Ruth Bigelow, Helen Steele, Mildred Rann, Gladys Carpenter. Altos: Marguerite Clark, Mabel Flint, Helen Burbank, Josephine Howe, Katherine Boynton, Frances Davis, Mary Dinsmore, Marjorie Day, Beatrice Wright, Violet Darling, Marjorie Spalding, Marguerite Bailey, Viola May, Dorothy Adams. Song, "Everything is Going Up," Frank O. French Soloists drilled by Miss Maude Follensby.

Dances arranged by Miss Mary Grint. Chorus directed by Miss Ivlwina Blodgett. MUSIC Mrs. Maurice Porter, Piano, Paul Sargent, Violin; Carlyle Sargent, Gong and Tom Toms. RECENT DEATHS.

James Flanagan'. Funeral services for James Flanagan will be held Thursday morning at 9 o'clock from St. Aloysius church, his pastor, the Rev. John W. Dwyer, Officiating.

Burial will bo in Mt. Calvary Mr. Flanagan died Mpmlay morning at Jus home off Pleasant street after a lingering illness of several months. He had been a resident of St. Johnsbury for more than sixty years, an upright, industrious citizen.

Mr. Flanagan was prominently indent ificd with St. Aloysius church, with Sheridan council, No. 421, Knights of Columbus and Chamber-lin post, Grand Army of the Republic. James Flanagan, son of Michael and Bridget Flanagan, was born in Limerick, Ireland, February 4, 1841.

He came when 12 years old to St. Jchnsbury and has since made his home here. Forty-five years of his life were passed in Fairbanks shops, from which he retired four years ago. In October, 18G9, Mr. Flanagan married Miss Sabina Lulley of St.

Johnsbury, a native of Galway, Ireland. Seven children were born to them, four of whom, with the widow, survive: William, Frank and Elizabeth of St, Johnsbury and Mary, wife of W. J. Bottomlcjyof Cherry Valley, Mass. There is also an adopted daughter, Miss Genevieve Flanagan, of St, Johnsbury.

A daughter, Miss Margaret Flanagan, died two years ago last October and a daughter, Nellie, and son, John, several years ago. Mr. Flanagan is survived also byfctwo sis Mrs. Fanny Pike. The remain of Mrs.

Fannie S. Pike, a member of the Sunset home family, who died Sunday night at St. Johnsbury hospital, were" taken Monday to Barre, her former home, for burial. Services were held lit Sunset home Monday afternoon, the Rev. F.

B. Richards officiating. Hymns were sung by Mrs. Norman A. McLean.

Mrs. Pike was a member of the Congregational church in Barre and since coming to St. Johnsbury in 1913 had been an attendant of the South church. Her gentle, lovable nature made her a welcome addition to the family at the home and her presence will be missed. Fanny K.

Sterling Pike was born in Irasburg March 28, 1838. She is survived by one sister and two brothers, Mrs. B. F. Colby of Barre, John K.

Sterling of Boston and Andrew W. Sterling of Halifax, Mass. There arc also several nieces and nephews residing in Massachusetts and New York. The West Burke Woman's club will hold its annual business meeting at the home of Mrs. Emma Cbburn on Saturday afternoon at three o'clock.

This is perhaps the most important meeting of the whole year, and each member is urged to be present. Mr. and Mrs. Warren Kcnnison and son, Carroll, of Woodsville, N. visited at li.

li. Ooe and Jiug- bee's recently. The ladies' aid will serve a bean and ADMISSION, 35 and 25 cents hash dinner at the church Thursday. Children under 12 years, 15 cents. Tins is the hrst social they have had for a long time and they should be well Tickets on sale at Colonial Box Office Thursday at 9 o'clock, standard time.

On account of so manv small children Mrs. Alex Aaan and daughter, Lottie, SUBSCRIBES FOR WAR BONDS. The Citizens Savings bank has subscribed for $100,000 of the U. S. war bonds.

This institution was also one of the banks to invest in the Vermont War loan. in the dances, the entertainment will have gone to St. Johnsbury to work. begin promptly at 7.30, standard time, H. P.

Hood and Co. have opened a or 8.JU local time. milk station here and A. C. Way is in charge.

He will be a good man for the place, and we wish him success along this LOUGEE SMTTHE LOWER WATERFORD. Charles Morrison of Portland, Maine, has moved to his mother's house in this new line. Charlio Parker of Sutton is to carry on Mr. Way's farm work this village. Howard Morrison is with season.

The W. F. M. S. will meet with Mrs.

him at this time. Mrs. Elisha Brown entertain the ladies' ST. JOHNSBURY, VERMONT 59 to 63 Railroad St. Tel.

195 social circle this evening. Ladies please Clara Ross on Friday afternoon and all who are interested in this work are cordially invited to be' brine cake. Wilmot Kinne visited his sister in Cards were received nere last weeK announcing the arrival of a son in the home Barnet Sa tu rday For first-class auto service nhone G. W. TO RENT Desirable tenement with garden and earaee.

Mrs. II. C. Elliot. 14 Jones street.

of Mr. and Mrs. Isadore Shulmann of nard, 623. To all summer Teaorts, careful to Men's Fibre Sole Shoes Fibre Soles add Comfort and Service to youp shoes' and help to reduce 286-M. tf New York City.

assured. Depot work if wanted. il BORN. Miss Evelyn Blackburn of St. Johns EGGS per setting of fifteeen, 75 cents.

White Wyandottcs. Rhode Island Reds and Shenpards Automobile service out til town and WALARON At East Ryegate. May 3, a bury was the guest of Mrs. B. D.

Ruggles last week. Prices reasonable. Large comfortable car. famous A nconat, also day old chicks. William Suitor, 33 Pine street.

tf daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Walaroo. nhone 521-W. 4i' I GILFILLAN At St.

Johnsbury, May 5, a son Mrs. Effie Salomon, who has been away to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Uilnllan of bast Kyegate, PETR ALITE. Fills all old cracks in flooa I for several weeks, is at home again, Iover ssj other places, invaluable in many cases, 2(to i somewhat improved in health.

ri i' Money back on either of above not smsK The Peck Company. ti CARD OF THANES Ails. VAuiy Vvliuiiujr in uuioujg at, xiaiiiv Leach's' in Lyndonville. Estate of William W. Coe.

STATE OF VERMONT. District of Caledonia ss. The Honorable Probate Court for the District ToaJJpersons interested in the estate of William W. Coe, late of Burke in said District, deceased. GREETING: WHEREAS, said Court has assigned the 18th day of May next tfor examining and allowing the account of the Executrix of the estate of said deceased and for a deoree of the residue ol said estate to the lawful olaimants of the same and ordered that publio notice thereof be given to all persons interested in said estate by publishing this order three weeks sueeessively previous to the day assigned, in the Republican, a newspaper published at St.

Johnsbury in said District. THEREFORE, you are hereby notified to appear at the Probate Office in St. Johnsbury in said District. on the day assigned, then and there to contest the allowance of said account if you see cause, and to establish your right as heirs, legatees and lawful claimants to said residue. If you are in need of any cemetery work i Mrs.

Perlev Russell of St. Johnsbury or can up om-m. j. naiaer. To all friends who helped to make the last days of my dear sister brighter and happier and especially to our neigh bora for their many acts of thoughtful kindness, I wish to express my deep and Mrs.

Sherburn Lang of Lyndonville were called here last week by the critical SEVERAL FARMS, large and small, without stook and tools, at a good trade. illness of their sister, Mrs. George Jsichols. Miss Batchelder Is caring for Mrs. Nichols, single and double tenement nouses in ton ana neartlelt gratitude.

Clarence Carrick. West Burke. May 9, 1917. inquire il. A.

Bryant. who is improving now. NEW or second band typewriters (or i Mrs. Robert Sawyer of Angus, P. or rent.

Miles. 66 a. R. street. FOR SALE Two tenement house all modern improvements, close in.

C. E. Kirk. tf MCDONALD CITY EXPRESS. Orders left at D.

C. Stiles' store. tf KILDUST, a new sweeping oompound (we think it's the best) cleans and polishes joors, rugs and carpets. Ask your grocer for it. The Peck Company.

tf TO LET 5 room downstairs tenement. Inquire J. A. Russell. Telephone 323-M.

tf FARMERS will find a high grade Brown Swiss bull at Charles Wheaton's. Terms very reasonable, tf Farms and bouses for sale. C. E. Kirk.

tf DON'T THROW AWAY your safety rasm blades. We make tbem better than new with em Odell Automatio Sharpener. Send in your blades now. Gillettes. 35c Durham Duplex, 60c doa.

Single Edge Wafers, 25o dos. Landry's Drug Store, 83 Railroad street. St. Johnsbury. Vt.

Piano and organ tuning. All orders left at Mo-Lean's Musio store will receive prompt attention. William Dennie. tf WANTED T.ivc'salesman with horse or car to canvas amonc; the formers in six towns adjacent to St. Johnsbury.

If you can't snuff your own eandle, don't call. A. E. Counsell Son, St. Johnsbury.

tf Mrs. Damon and son, Leon, of Montpel- the rapid advance of all shoe leather. Walk-over Fibre Sole Shoes in Black leather at $4 and $5 Brown leather at $5 and $6 BUNDY AMEY 45MainlSt. St. Johnsbury, Vt.

Estate of Hastings W. White. STATE OF VERMONT. District of Caledonia as. STONE work, foundations in stone and ier and Charles Damon of Concord were the guests of William Gallagher J.

Russell. Barnet. The Honorable Probate Court for the Diatriot Given under my hand, tnis zoin cay 01 npm recently. of Caledoaia. To all nersona interested in the estate of Hastinss IF YOU are weak, tired and all run doflfl bottle of Searles' Hypophosphites.

KegulSH Mrs. A. H. Bailey visited in Lyndonville W. White late of St.

Johnsbury in said District, die only 79 cents. deoeased, GREETING: COMMISSIONERS' NOTICE. ESTATE OF WILLIAM T. MCLAM 1 1 Lninn hun hv the MYSTIC STAR CHAPTER. RO.I O.

E. S. ino uuuersiBuni, uav.ua wvu i 7 i i I liot rmf a Regular meetings the third Friday! nonoraoie rrouaw wmi Caledonia. COMMISSIONERS, to receive, ex- month in Masonietemole. MISS FANNIE V.

BECK. 1 amine, ana adjust ne ciaims uu iin MRS. MAY IS. iiriA in. PrA.

persons against toe estate 01 miiiam i. uuaiii late of Ryegnte in said district deceased, and all claims exhibited in offset thereto, hereby I maaf fnr thtk nnrnnne afore- At a Frobate uourt, noiaen at bt. jonnsnury within and for said District, on the 4th day of May A. 1917. an instrument purporting to be the last 'Will and Testament of Hastings W.

White, late of St. Johnsbury in said District, deceased, was presented to the Court aforesaid, for probate. And it is ordered by said Court that the 2Gtb day of May A. 1917, at the Probate Office in said St. Johnsbury be assigned for proving said instrument: and that notice thereof be given to all persons concerned, by publishing this order three weeks successively in the St.

Johnsbury Republican, a newspaper circulating in that vicinity, 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. Johnsbury, in aid District, this 4th day of A. I017' WALTER P.

SMITH. Judge. said, at the Residence of said William 1 HoLam, in the Town of Ryegate in said District, on the 31st day of May and 22nd day of October, next, from 12 o'clock untfl 4 o'clock P. Randall's Dep't Store SiUaPetticoat Sale on eacn oi saia days ana raoi uiuuvuo uu the 23rd day of April A. D-.

1917. is the time i i in maA tntuttiT in nrfi- sent their claims to us for examination and al lowance. -This Week Children's Wearables 29c. 50c, SI I Dated at Ryegate this 2nd day of May A. D-, 1917.

S. T. NELSON, NELSON A. PARK, Commissioners, 50c, 79c, S1.19 to S2.2s 75c, $1.25 ami UH Chidren's White Drcsspa Children's Hats Boys' Wash Suits Boys' Cloth Hats Boys' Blouses, fianeh ams and Dercales 1 LOCAL NOTICES Rompers the most complete line we have ever carried 25c, 29c last week. Mr.

and Mrs. Mark Angell have moved here from St. Johnsbury and will omipy a part of the Turner house. Miss Cclia Spencer returned to her school in Waltham on Sunday, but Mrs. Ray Spencer will remain here for a while.

Miss Ruth Leach spent Sunday at home recently. She has been taking up elocution this year, and has advanced so rapidly that she was asked to read Iwfore the legislature and also at the G. A. R. convention, which was held in Montpelier a short time ago.

Charles Whipple of Sutton has moved into Mrs. Delia Craig's house for the summer. Miss Edith Damon of St. Johnsbury was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Gallagher, over Sunday.

Peter Abar, Archie Bailey and Burton Gray went to Bald Hill pond fishing the first of last week but found more ice than fish and came home to wait for warmer wmther. CharlesCheney has gone to his farm on the lake road for the summer. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Mears are at home from Newport for a short, time.

Alma Meighan of Lyndonville spent Sunday with friends in town. Mr. and Mrs. R. H.

Cheney have been staying at their cottage at Lake Willough-by during the past week. Some of the ladies gave the church a thorough cleaning last Friday, which it very much needed. They made a great improvement and their work was very much appreciated. Mr. and Mrs.

Maurice Fairbrother, Robert Porter and Miss Alice Smith attended the Oriental dance at Lyndonville Friday evening. Mrs. William Jenness, who was called to Canada weeks ago, by the illness of both parents, who have since died, returned home Saturday night. CONCORD CORNER. CCSSSSi WANTED Washings to take home.

Mabel House Furnishing Department This week we offer special prices on all grades of Teakettles Grey Enamel Densmore. Barnet. Uadley House. ix- COMMISSIONERS' NOTICE ESTATE OF JANETTE A. WARDEN.

The undersigned, having been appointed by the Honorable Probate Court for the District ol Caledonia, COMMISSIONERS, to receive, examine, andadiusttheelaimaanddemandsof all persons against the estate of Janette A. Warden, late of Barnet in said District, deceased, and all claims exhibited is offset thereto, hereby (five notice that ws will meet for th purpose aforesaid, at the store of Ritchie Warden in the town ol Barnet in said District on the 19th day of May and 8tb day of September next, from 1 o'clock P. M. until 6 o'clock P. M.on each of said days and that six months from the 24 tb day of Marob A.

D. 1917, if the time limited by said Court for said creditors to present their claims to us for examination wd allowance. Dated at Barnet, thli 30th day of April. A. 1917.

SMITH, JOHN A. ROY. Commisaioneri. FOR SALE Horse weighs 1100 pounds, wagon and harness il deiired. F.

E. Lucas, Center Road. Mrs. O. C.

Hall, nurse, Bertrand's hall. tf 90c 5 qt. size Teakettles 61 $1.39 6 qt. size Teakettles SiileM-I SI .75 1 at. size Teakettles Sale WANTED Wood choppers.

Good chsnce to out. Will pay t'i a cord. Menut Parka Co. tf Get a bottle of Almon's Sarsaparilla at Ssarles- Si JJtug etore ana clean out mac iuhk, mugguM, Copper Nickel Plated Hale 0 High Grade Taffeta Silk Petticoats that willfcharm the mostgparticular women by their quality, style and beautiful color combinations. 1 Lot Changeable and Plain Taffeta Petticoats in colors to match, or contrast perfectly with the new Suits $3.95 each.

3Xother lots of higher'qrade Taffeta Petticoats more elaborately made. Exceptional valuesat $4.50, $5.00 and $6.50. 1 Lot of Wash Silk Petticoats (Silk and Linen) made in the light soft colorings. Pink, Light Blue, Maize, Biscuit, to be used with white and dainty colored Evening Gowns, very serviceable and practical $2.49 each. Having placed our orders for this lot of High Grade Silk Petticoats, before the present wholesale prices were reached, we shall ell at saving prices to you.

Every Petticoat mentioned above has been received in our stock during the past week. Leach Waterman $1.59 No. 8 14oz Copper Teakettles $2.75 No. 8 20oz Copper Teakettles $2.98 No. 9 20oz Coppor Teakettles Sale CI Aluminum Teakettles $4.50 Cast Aluminum Teakettles $3.50 Spun 8 in.

Teakettles Estate of L.Barnard Hartshorn. BTATE OF VERMONT. District of Caledonia Tb Honorable Probate Court for the District of Caledonia: To all persona interested in the estate of I. Barnard Hartshorn late of St. Johnsbury in said District, deoea.

GREETING: At a Probate Court, bolden at 8t. Johnsbury within and for said Distrust on the 21st day of i r. Kin an ntriimeni burnortins ftn Don't forget that we carry a complete line of Boys' Carts and Wago" from 10r to $6.95 each. Wheelbarrows 25c, 50c, pure blooai wmon you nvu ww muuue winter. Regular sise only 79 cents.

FOR SALE AU the property of the late Miles S. Hovey, 3 dwelling houses, cooper shop, machin ery and tools, Water and draw tubs. CarlD. Hovey. Executor.

Our spraying material is here, Lime Sulphur and Arsenate of Lead. Also sprayers of all descriptions. A. E. Counsell Son.

bit. Johnsbury. tf WANTED At Brightlook hospital, man as janitor. tf WANTED Boy 15 to 18 to work in market garden. Good pay.

Tel 163-14. 2t SEED DELIVERIES Most of our seeds have arrived and we are now making deliveries. A. E. Counsell Son.

tf WANTED Cook for iniall boarding house, about 6 men. Roy Lumber Barnet, Vt. tf TO BENT New 8 room house on South Park. Tel. 99-M.

FOR SALE Small building lots near shops. First lot sold at half price. Pasture 1 and on Crow Hill also for sale. M. G.

Fieroming, Tel. W-13. FOR SALE Thirty gallon kitchen range hot water tank, extra heavy, guaranteed like new. Two barrels hen manure. C.

E. Simanton. 2x WOODCHOPPERS wanted. Good chance. T.

H.Lyeter. 2t FOR SALE 16 acres most desirable mead ow land in Passumpsie valley, formerly owned by A. H. Gammell. For partiwlars apply lo Mrs.

W.J, McCill, East Barnet, Vtt 3x April m. iuiii be the last Will and Testament of L. Barnard Boys' Velocipedes $2.50, S2.9S to l'0 Ibis oil rei to oi tr WJ fol tr Mi Ti lib loo Ernest Ball of Woodsville, N. was a recent guest of his sister, Mrs. Marina Hartshorn, late ol ot.

jonnjuuiy jwmjoj, deceased, was presented to the Court aforesaid, 'Ana1usorderedby said 'Cow thatthe 12th day of May. A. D. 1917. at the Probate ix at ihnahurv.

be assigned tat Drov Curtain Stretchers Warm weather is here now, full size stietcliera $1, $1.15, $1.25, t51 ing said instrument; and that notooe thereof be le 25c Carpet Beaters Hastings. Mrs. Nelson Joslin, and two children were guests at Elmwoodu farm the past to North Concord Sunday. Mrs. Lane, who has been stopping at Mr.

Cole's, returned to her home in niven to all persons concerned, by publishing (his order three weeks successively in the RepubTioan, a newspaper circulating la that vicinity, in said District, previous to the time appointed THEREFORE, you are hereby notified to appear before said Court, at theumeand aee afore-said, and contest the probate of said will, if you k-JlSt. Johnsbury in said Randall's Dep't Store Milan, N. Saturday. Mr. and Mrs.

B. BIar ware gict3 relatives in Sutton over Sunday..