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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-04-28
A MULE RIDE IN FLORIDA.

4 gentleman writing from Fernandina,
Florida, to the Buffalo Commercial Id
vertiser gives the following amusing ac-
counts OF his adventures with a gentle
mule. lie says:
The boys insisted that [ needed relax
alton. My health required it. had a
pretty fair article Of health, | thought ),
enough to last NE at loss as | lived. But
| must accumulate stock for future use
The South was the place to get it. And
riding was healthy. The sand is too
deep to ride, except on horseback, SO [
thought would take ride. | applied
to the livery man for horse He had
one. He looked sorrowfully at me, as
though be pitied me. Did [ ever ride a
mule I | never had. He had as good
riding hoses as were ever saddled, bat if
/ wan ed Rockville to Sleep Mother"
style OF ride, would take mule. I
don't consider myself frst-class Judge
Of mules. had some vague notions in
regard to them !; supposed they would do
large amount Of work with very little
teed, and were immortal. had read of
one being driven over the same route By
the same bog for 81 years, and he was a
young mule yet.
Bring forth the mule. The mule was
brought. lie was meek looking euss
"a perfect "Uriah Heep" of mule, 80
far as ''UInbleness" was concerned. At
least that was the view I took of him.
He was saddled, and | mounted. Fora
H.
thought those old monks I had read about,
knew what they were doing when they
Travelled on mules. had"a high respect
ioa their judgment. Just then my mule
began to show symy toms -sy mptoms of
what I did not know. / found out.
Dropping his head between his legs, his
heels described parbolic curve, or dia-
bolic curve, or some other Internal curve,
in the air and L got off and sat on the
ground. | got off over his head, and |
did it quick. I'm not SO old but [ can
get off an animal of that kind as quick as
boy. Then | looked at the mule to
see if he was hurt He didn't appear to
be. Then I inquired around to see how
I was. reported an abrasion on the
left hip, and confusion on the lower
end Of my back Then I thought would
pronounce a left handed blessing on
that NIUE, and on his forefathers
and foremotlers before him, and on
his children after him. But [ didn't
/ wondered if he would stand fire. fl
had had pistol, I would have put the
mnazle to his ear, and tried him. Not
that | was hostile toward him, but was
afraid somebody might take a ride on
him some day and get hurt. But l had
no pistol, so that benevolent and SAN
culinary idea was frustrated. Then [ got
up aud shook the dust off my feet, and
brushed the sand off my trousers, as a
testimony against that place. Then I led
the mule carefully home, and stated my
case to the livery man. But when |
looked that he should offer to send for
Samaritan, to do me up in rag, and pour
olive OIL and champagne on nay bruise, he
only laughed And his man that he
had to help him laid down on bench
and laughed-then he rolled off the
bench and laughed-and l stood holding
the mgle-then I laughed It was ri
'dicalous. ButI've learned little wis
dom. Next time I ride on horseback it
will be piferent kind Of beast from a
bogus jackass.
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occasion for just criticism, every one
feels assured that President Grant SIM
cerely desires to do just what is for the
bost interests of the whole people, and
we may reasonably expect that the buster
of dissatisfaction now heard will in few
weeks have passed entirely away.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-04-28

CHICAGO REPUBLICAN. 1t is said
that an entire change is to be made in
the editorial corps of the Chicago Repa5-
I'con. 10 our thinking some change
is needed, for orlate the Republican has
become but little more than a local jour.
nal, devoted entirely to the interests of
Chicago and distinguished principally as
beng real estate advertising sheet
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-04-28

An EDITOR IN LUoK-Major j. G..
Mann, ..o{ the Wilmington (N.C3 Post, has
struck a iead--hear him: owe had
Wooden Wedding last Monday, aud were
the recipients OF a large variety OF wood
en- traps from a box of uatches to a
gold-headed cane, includ ing pals, tubs,
bowls, boxes, etc. To those of oul Yam
Ice friends who sent their offerings by
the dray load, We offer our oGgratula-
tons for this evidence Of their sound
sense. 70 the friend who sent US his
likeness carved in wood, made to eyrate
over the end of stick, we acknowledge
our appreciation, and shall preserve the
likeness until our "Tar. heel" breaks it.
On the whole, we were glad to be there,
and hope all viii live to see US enjoy our
golden wedding, which viii occur some
forty-fve years hence
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-04-28
BRIDE AND BRIDEGROOM.

Essays for Young Nea on the interesting re-
lat'on of Bridegroom to Bride in the institu-
ton of Marriage Guide to matrimonial
felicity, and true happiness. Sent By mail in
sealed letter envelopes free Of charge. Address.
HOWARD ASSOCIATION, Box P, Fhilade!,
phia, Pa.
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oS'esU s4slUes'tsseasaessfs.
I axe Notice.

A NOTE drawn by B. F. Hazelton and G
"a J. Hazelton in favor of A Barnett, on
the 23d Of October, 1868, for the amount O.
one hundred and fifty dollars, he's been lost
All persons are hereby warned against pur-
chasing said note, as payment has been stop
ed uponit A. BARNETT.
Watertown, April 26, 1860.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-04-28

j. H. Van Dyke, Esq, a we'll know
lawyer and business man of Milwaukee
has been elected President of the North.
western Life Insurance Company, to fill
the vacancy caused by the death Of
Lester Sexton, Esq
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-04-28

jeff Davis and Jacob Thompson
are expected back in Mississippi this
Spring.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-04-28

ow MUCH, MARIN "A clerk ia a
drygoods store retired one night, having
for his bed-felow an acquaintance dating
back to school-days, Our informant slept
in the next room adjoining, the door OF
which was partly open, In the middle of the
night he says he was awakened from sleep
by hearing the clerk, in loud tone OF
voice, exclaim:
Glow many yards did you say you
wanted marin Three yards enough ?"
The next thing was tearing noise, and
the d-fellow of the clerk shouted OUT
CIV hat are you doing you have torn
my shirt from bottom to top p
The poor dreamer imagined himself in
his store, waiting on lady customer who
wanted three yards of calico The shouts
OF mefriment which the event created, can
we'll be imagined.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-04-28

" ANTED AGENTS" Wonder Of the
w WorId;" is warranted to cure Rheuma-
tism and Neuralgia. Sold on the package
system. Not to be paid for until te sted /
pay $50 per month and commission to dstri-
butte packages. J C. TILTON, Pittsburg, Pa
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-04-28

THE INCOMES IN MILwABKEE.-We
ind in the Milwaukee Wisconsin,, list of
OF the incomes paid in that city during
the year 1868, The following are those
ofover $50 600:
Armour P. D...s4l. 900 Mitchell AIex t2e ooo
Adams, A. H.. %, o6o PlanIin34or ~ moo
Hng!emann, H. 1851 Wadgworth. j; % o69
huntington, J.. 22,751 oils, D. p - 000
nerrA, ?. s.. 81, $50 Broadhead, Ell 90 599
Phster' c.. l,l82 Boswortb + : ~ no
AtHlns, A H. 32,o64 Sexton, Lester. - % 500
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-04-28
Mr.. Henry Stein,

United States of America.
Colorcd-in a, 900 Counties.
'HhSE great Maps now just complsted.
l. show every place of importance, ali Rail-
roads to date, and the latest alterations in tho
various European States These maps are
needed in every school and family in the land
they occupy the space of one map, and by
means or The ReYerser. either side can DO
thrown front, and any part brought level TO
the eye County Rights and large discounts
given to good Agents
Apply for circulars, Terms and send money
or oampie Maps, to J. T. LLOYD,
zzW4 % Cortlandt Street. n !.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-04-28

1t is reported that Gen. Sickles will
be appointed minister to Spain. We need
an able, resolute man of his stamp to rep
resent US at Madrid at the present critical
period.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-04-28
HOW CAN IT be DONE. ;
Is the ely of the crowds who throng
The Dollar Store,
% Lake Street,
CHICAGO,

'That every description and variety of Fancy
Goods. Cutlery, Leather Goods, Jewelry, Books
Albums, Silver Plated Ware, &C., &c., can be
purchased at the extremely low price of ONE
DOLLAR for each article, when the same
goods cannot be obtained at any other place
Tor double the amount, and which the Whole
saler confesses HE CANNOT BUY for that price 2"
We reply We have buyers constantly at
the last, by whom job lots are obtained at
enormous discounts, and, besides, a large por-
ton of our goods are imported direct from Eu.
ropeon Manufacturers
Having, also, EVERY FACILITY possessed by
the largest "Dollar Sale" firms of Boston, we
will, by means of the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-04-28


Reading of the minutes dispensed with
The following accounts were read and under
suspension of rules allowed Against the
City General Fund-Chicago s. Northwestern
R. r. Co. for freight, $24 So; JOS Miller for
goods, 81 30. 1st and I'd ward-F. Bluemke
for work ca cross walks, $40.
The foil wing accounts were referred to
wit To finance Committee-N. Blanchard.
for use of pound, $l5 To Committee on Fire
Observation-Disclosures of E. A. & G. r.
Meneeiey for bell, $500 As; To the Board of
HHeaith-Account of FIR. Bernhardt, 81 SO,
The following accounts of persons who
have served as Inspectors and Clerks of cleo
| ton, were read and Clerk authorized to draw
orders On the respective funds:
1st Ward. B. Gillett, G. A. Spraeue
Ernst Hans, S. B. Fuller and H. E. Colonius..
I'd Ward-Henry Bertram, Julius Wiese-
mann, Il. Bredow, R. Hausener, Fred. Harde.
Sd Ward-P. Devy, II. W. Carliu, Thomas
Moore, j. NJ. Bartlett, Thos. Dervin.
4th Ward-R. Jones, 8. O'Byrne, III J. Gal
lagher, Patrick Rogan, Louis Baehr,
9Th Ward-A. Gradwohl, John Baumann,
F. CHASER, John L. Kube, Jacob Schaller.
9th Ward-J. G. Halliger, George Meyer a.
Wegemsnn, John Mlitz, Chas. Walther
7th Ward-W. Andrews, Chas MeDermott
VIM DIN, D. S. Chadwick, John Mooney.
By Aid. 0'Byrne:
Resolved, That committee is hereby ap-
pointed, consisting of Myron B. Williams,
henry Bertram and H. S. Pierpont, together
with the Mayor, to examine the whole subject
OF the railroad Indebtedness of the citv
Said committee is hereby authorized and d.
reeted to invite Hon. H. S. Orion. of this
city, and the Hon. - Gllett, of the CITY of
FOND du Lac, to attend the sittings, and couu-
ssl with said committee, to ascertain the lie.
gal rights aud liabilities Of the city in the
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1869-05-28
IicathS.

Br'ia, Marriages ,'d neI'l- Inserted .EEE. uh.tla-
res. including "~-srv. III cRSI- line
At .Iohn-hury, My Pc, OF brain disease. Nellie
Bowman, aged years dau her of Col. y. r Bow
man.
At Lyndon May %, Mr. Jusus rruI, aged A. ycars.
~ Lyndon May ., Mrs. oliver Curlicr, formerly Of
this town
In Barnet, Nay Is Caroline :. wife Of : :. Clarke,
aged =. year.. E-Isrton standard pleas, notice.
In Irachal April -. Joseph Bruce, aged - Year,
and months.
in Ri qua, ohio, May Il, At the r-id,nce of 4 y.
Bnn, after painful and pro'ractcd Illness, Helena
Harrington, aged 10 years, daughter of the late VI Il.
Harrington, Esq Of sew York City.
Iu Ir;zturg April 20 Of canker rash, Corrict;a, aged
year.; also. May H. Viola A. eyed year,, children
Of Abuer and Clirnda Miles
In iirdwck April Is, Mrs. Mary Norri., aged 81.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1869-05-28

's-Don't lie deceived into purchasing worthless prep
arations until you have ceased to need any by proper
l-e Of the only genuine and effective in the market
Bdrr';ts Vegetable Hair Restorative will actuslly
perform all that is claimed for it, tourands who are
bcuehttod by it can testifv-[Kana, CITY Journal
TO REMOVE MOTH PATCHES. FRECKLES AND
Tan from the face use rERRY's Morn AND FRgCKLE
LolioS Sold by al druggists. Prepared only by DR..
p. q. Perry.
FOR BLACK WORMS, AND PIMPLES on THE
FACE, use PHEhYs CphEDODE PIMPLE Rim 10y,
prepared only by DIR. Il. c. Perry. - Bond st, New
York Sold everywhere. The trade sup Piled by whole
sale drugl,s.s -O-I5
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4ilarri,.ufa.

Ia this village Nay 10, by Rev. /. g a-s, NJ. Hilo
Krndhli OF Ia=-uup-e, and Miss A-L. Nil. of "; L
for3.
L. Waterford, May -, ly E"v. John +. Palmer, Mr
Gcorr" 6. Frye Of oucord, and Miss LuccIla Free
Of Waterford.
A. tn rar-oa'r, Barnc centre, May y, by Tho Rev
}. service. Mr.. Mathe" II. Taylor, Mis- jennie l.
Emory. 10th OF Eyclate.
l. Iloi-;"n, Mass. MAY ~, by l,gv. /. <. Hez.. e
III" Residence Of Ira ". Hoffman, Nj Vim. l.. Strc,r,r
OF East Burke, and Mis- Amelia \ IIoiin7n %; yuI u.
In GrecI-bor, NAY -, y Rev. +. L. Wild, VI. 49,.
I. Morse Of Crat-buTy, and Mis- LILA =. s.upou OF
,ir.cn-boro.
Al'o, NJ. Lewis \. Jackson, and Mis- Mary {. siup
both of tirrcnsh-ro.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1869-05-28

ihe new school building in Lyndouyiie
Is now nearly or quite completed. Mi.
Dave ,."ri. the builder. has recently sur
mnuu'e! it with heat and tasty cuiola
the painter has very much improved The
outside appearance of it, and another par
~ the present week are enclosing the
grounds with substantial fence: and al
together the building and it, surrounding.
exhibit good degree OF taste and con
vcriruce, such AS do credit to the district
and an honor to the town. Now lei the
district add to what i already done or do
iHE by transpiantine AT 4 proper time
within the yard sutticieucE OF hardy
shade trees. either elms o. maple, or both.
and take pains not only t. SGT them well.
but t. care Tor them afterwards. and the
worn would seem nearly complete. Tn"
character ut place may be determined
by the character and condition OF il.
schools. INCoG.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1869-05-28

i distressing accident occurred at East
Concord last week on Thursday. Mr.. b.
+. Russell, of the lumber firm of Il. +. d
Q. F. Russell, was putin. belt on the
pulley OF i @rindsoue in his mill. when BY
some means one foot became entangled in
The belt. aud he was Immediately wound
up and carried round the Shaft once and
part way again, when either he or The man
IA the mill with him. threw of the belt l..
and lie was relieved. Mr. Russell was
badly bruised. but his main injury was To
one Lee. which was broken into many
pieces and the flesh badly laceratcd. the
bones pr0truding from the flesh. He be-
came dcIirious within an hour from the
accident. and although the best medical
and surgical aid was obtaineJ. he never
rallied. hu; died on SUNDAY morning. Mr..
Russell WAS about b years old. and leave
vile. His sad death vii! be quite a loss
90 the business Of that part OF the town.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1869-05-28

health and longevity than the unnatural
excitement and strain Of common snort.
and gymnastics. Mr.. Farrar is deeply in
terested in this subject and very euthusi-
asilc IN the belief ihat this system is bound
TO revoluiionize the old school system and
be adopted generally. We cannot tell
how it will work practically, bur we are
thoroughly convinced that in this place.
land we presume our Town is no exception
in this regard. children are confined TOO
many hours IN the school room. that they
are puI under severe and prolonged
mental strain that impairs their nervous
aul physical systems. and shortens their
lives.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1869-05-28
CiHTTENDEN COUSTY.

The burlington Free Press OF Monday
says: 4 horse, attached TO a buggy, in
which were seated Two ladies and two
children. backed off ledge Of rocks Il
short distance south OF the residence OF
Hon. Lee. Il. CImon. lIiliug some ten
or twelve feet on the rocks below. enc
Of the ladies' was quite seriously injured,
and ali OF the others sustained quite Il
severe shaking up" and more or les cX-
teruai iciurieS The horse, buggy and
harness looked as though they had been
through lar;! campaign.
i diahoiical attempt was made to
throw the night express train from Rut-
land oil the track short distance below
the depot at Burlington, carly Sunday
m"rnlng.-Alarge telegraph pole was placed
across the track and tied down with
heavy stones. \ citizen living near by
discovered the obstruction and removed
II with the help OF others in season to
prevent the tram from daehlng upon il,
and probably OFT the draw-bridge near
where the obstruction was laid
The town OF Essex has an excitemen,
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IS fl;siPH,


The STAR has The following Walden
items: Last Monday Mr.. Nathaniel Bur
.,ank lost one of his oxen in singular
manner. lie was narrowing with The
pair. when suddenly the oxen became
frightened. ami ran of with great spe"t.
Inc harrow coming in contact with root
IN such manner as 10 throw the harrow
forward. striking one OF tho oXcn's ic@
with such force 10 to break it, 50 that the
animal had to he killed.
Mr. /. ID. Hyde who is i'll The employ u
Hon. j. ID. Bell Of Walden, = few days
since had the misfortune to cut his loot in
ai@lituI manner. 1t will probably be
several months before he can resume his
iabors again.
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ORANGE COUNTY.

Orman fitnder. aged about - wears,
the son OF Il poor widow, residing Ill
Orangr. wa- seat 10 the Reform School
last tall, tor committing" IA crime. lie
w:ts discharged after serving tina six
mamlh- lor which he was committed, and
returned home few DAYS since. \
correspondent Of the bradford Opinion
saws:
Tie ncighbor> were surprised at his
improved appearance and department.
lie liked the institution 50 well that he
wants to 90 back again. This case
speaks well lor the institution, and fur
ui>hc- strong evidence of the wisdom and
foresight OF tie ori.inalors OF this place of
reform for Juvenile offenders.
ORLEANS COUNTY.
Rev. ii. |. Campbell. Baptist minister
oi Albany, died on the 2Otn inst of in
Illumination OF the bowels
Horace, youngest son OF W. l.. Jane
son Of Irasburgh, died on the DIST inst.
OF crysipelas.
Mn EpIruE:-I noticed in a late
number ot iac Standard that some one
has taken Ia" responsibility OF di,putiug
Il piece sent from this town to your pa
H.. ..I,..,. ..n '.''n,. ,-,,;,I, ~,
,n,r,. ~. - 'm..n i!,,n,a;n w. T ~,
r,,t,..,. oil ;n.J.r;,,.. L,. ,,,,,.... ,,,,,
,iJ.J r,,. ,,no,,o n,,,.,,.,r;... 'f ne! for
his t,m;lv .nJ ,,I,Ic hi. J,nrL,.r law
mao, t,.,. ,J..,.I,,,l H.. won't 70 ii.r,n,,
lI,..I;.,'. ..,.., ,,,,., ,,.,.,...,',;,'~ 49, ~.
WI.,n ,I.. Lrn",;, ,i,o, H. ,.r,,I,.
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p o T A S H q!
q I n > n
Small can Potash, just received by
May -, 1869. i. {. BINGHAM.
E 0 & S AL E /,

\ good, thorough built COTTAGE HOUSE, with
harn. wood and carriage sheds, and sbou - Of
land, consisting OF moving tila-e, pastur. aud wool!
land with about loo trees. The ab)ve II pl,ar
ant location ~ nth 'anvil Vt, and within Is IoI=
OF good school hOus'. grt mill, store and factory.
For particulars address MANNING MORRILL,, l. VI
dOnvIle, Vt, .: r. Il. MORRILL,, on the prcIuir-.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1869-05-28

The Legal Voters Of tho Village Of .ohnsbury
hereby notified and wiIrH' to meet the Hall
in sald village on the sEN ENlH DAY OF IT NJ, A.
d. l>d! a, -ven O'Clock, in the afternoon, upon
the following business, viz:
!. 10 consider reso.utOn instructing the present.
Board OF Trustees 10 stop proc edrG, preventing Mess
cts q. Hale and Bcla :. Hastings building ad-
d.tion 10 their Hotel a thy now propose.
Given under hands 1t st. JohnsBlry this 26th day
of May, A. D., 1869.
Asa =. LIVINGSTON.
+. /. BROWN, Village
y. +. FLINT,
j. IL. PADDOCK Trustees
1t y. Z. BOWMANI
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LATE PLANTING ,

will close ont my remnant Of HARRISON POrA-
TOES in lots Of one bushel more At one dollar pr
bu-hc. Tn Harrison ake the lad Of all the vret,r
for field CROP and it il believed VII eventually be the
=tsuia:d potato. Enquire of J. r. TILLEY at c 81.
StOnr's If
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1869-05-28

Our reasons and we trust our Justification for calling
the pu, i attention to NormEE BAILLY's QUGETIsG
srt r are fni-hc. by the frequency and fatality of
the di-ra-c of infancy and childhood. so alarming and
The dccese that child in three dies be-
fore the htn year Ihcse afford conclusive rgu-
Tor cu:rciug mothers the importance Of rzng
rem. D., lsLich contains Morphine POisOuou.
Drug ami never fall vhen time used! to efIet
cure. 1t ally artists the child through tho months
OF citing, aIlIys all pain reduces Inflammation,
rccts idy o; the Stomach, aud tails REGULATE
the towels makes SICK week children strong and
healthy, produces natural sIetp the child, thereby
affOrdn-; rest to Tho mother For summer complaints
dysentcry and dlrrhu.a, it hs= 10 equal For wind
collie c,.vusions, gripping &C., it never falls to give
immediate relief.
NioIuEE EAMEY's QCIrrISG sYEur, FOR children is
an o. z.na dcine, well established therefore uze no
other and YOU ar. -si Tor sale by druggists and
dcllers in medicine,
a. RICHARDS New London, Conn,
tlsep Agent for the United states
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1869-05-28

'' fa''ar. a graduate OF Middle
.o'- lecture at lie Youm.
''. a. -. Monday evening 10 a
'..e'. "o-.eAc,, OH ,ae subjec.
t >ga.oI per diem. His tne-
A"a.et are pressed too hard
.e'. winch we believe. TIA,
-." ny.- III three hours study
lanai. ST., (Which he SAYS Ina,
.-- s-'eIiu England). that the
rs -A9"I be occupied by the CHI
''.- ia: tile districts garden or
."'a.. 'r..er the supervision OF
."a, III his way healthy
.'r.'lmeH' Aecps pace with the
'I.e- aaa c...ld.cn crow up ed
..-t..Hv :..eu and women. That
''--'"o. Iaoor not only culti-
.--'' Tor ,uc good aud beautiful
49, "a, 5 Auch more Conducive to
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IUl.%llGifTG.

The store OF stephen Is. Powers TOOK
ire ON the evening OF the l>lh, and mad
the roo: been dry OF a high wind prevail
Ell. it must have been burned down. A>
t was i, was saved with slight damage.
he suppo>es he Set ii on fire through
carc.ts-,,,,s with candle which he carli-
.~l into the Garrct, where there was straw.
4apcr aud other iullammahle material.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1869-05-28
NOT FABLE ATURES.

TIE NEW BUSINESS OF THE YEAR:
Number of Policies Issued, 1884
Amount insured III ,rcon, SIS, H2,235
THE CASH RECEIPTS FOR TIE YEAR
Amount to S13,129,a3l O6
Of which tn in investments was 1IOl, 4U2 -
THE AMOUNT PAID FOR CLAIMS BY DEATH
Was S1,l43,6>9 O9
THE INTEREST RECEIVED
Wa more than $50" uun in excess of the claims.
fHE CASH DIVIDEND To POLICIES
Am united 10 tn" Urge sum Of g, 3S5,O01 II
HI. l. NOR" tn IN tw ice much paid by any
oth"r Life Co prny in the World, appe.rr by the
ofi!c'l returns. The I'D vanage euoyed by the policy
holdc7 in this Company thOze in other could
not BE- bette excmpliiied.
THE HEtj klIN OFFERED To POLICY HOLDERS
l. manlf st ON he "htid,fSr e.s than from the
amount OF tie Comp NY Assets. Ihest include In
vr,tnen's on Rond- and Mortgage upon property
worth IN every not less than double the amount
ltlcd, 49,. 351 4.
truvasurneu' S.Orks 5r:i los -
Real E.t7tc q5l 500 o.
Cash deposited with Bank y Trust Cos 1ss2.Gs9 10
4. ID. BLODGErT. Special Agent.
Tor Orange. Caledonia, ORLEANS and E-sex Counties.
:T-AGENIS WANTED represent the Company
IN every town in thee les. IL