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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1876-06-16
East Burke.

DIR. Smith has been absent some ten
days. on a pleasure trip. There is II
good deal of sickness in the village and
vicinity.
The numerous brooks are full of trout
and one may Ice rewarded with il fine
string of fish 10y little labor.
Quite number from this village
tickets TO Portland, and are now spend
ing few days in that city.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1876-06-16
Lyndon.

Lyndon.
Lyndon will appropriately celebrate
the Centennial 18th at Railroad Grove.
Sufficient funds have been raised to as
sure the success of the celebration.
Eminent speakers from abroad will be
present.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1876-06-16
Centennial

Centennial.
The singers of ST. JOhnsbury requested Il
meet at the Town Hall next Monday evening To re-
hearse Choruses To be sung at the Centennial Cele
bIatiOn the fourth of July
n Z. Lowering, Jr., n. 7. Dodge II. Ii. May and
\. L. Bean, Committee TN Music
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1876-06-16
Meeting of the Ross Family.
The mother and all the brothers

The mother and all the brothers and
sisters now living, of the Hon. iona.
Ross, met at his residence in this place
on Saturday last, together with many
of their children and family connections,
to the number of forty four, where
the day WAS spent in Il social reunion,
such is only friends long separated can
enjoy. Judge Ross is of family of
twelve children, there being six broth
er> and six sisters, all of whom lived to
attain maturity except one brother who
1871. The youngest brother died in
the war, and one sister and the father
are also gone Ia the better land but
the mother and other nine children
were all at the reunion on Saturday
including one brother and two sisters
from Iowa, and one sister from northern
New York. One fact is worth noting,
that ten of these brothers and sisters
received instruction at the ST. Johns
bury Academy, under the late MIR.
Colby. The grandfather (Jona. Ros>)
Was born in Massachusetts, and the
grandmother Nucy Stodlard) was born
in Chesterfield, \. II. They came to
Waterford in the year 1916, and COM
menced upon the farm, then an I'M
broken forest, where they reared their
family, aud where the family of this
sketch were reared. OF their six chill
dren three died two sons and a daugh
teri within two months of each other,
in 1919, of typhus fever--two SONS aud
il daughter surviving their father,
of the same disease the year following.
The only survivor of this family is Nh
A. X. Ross of Waterford. Judge Ross's
father married Eliza Mason, daughter
of Rev. Reuben Mason il clergy man
formerly settled in Waterford. She has
"a grand children living, only two hay
ing deceased. Altogether the reunion
ot Saturday was that of Il remarkable
family, and one which the survivors
and descendants can remember with
satisfaction and gratitude.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1876-06-16

grpuhllcln State Convention at
q, urIirr. Tuesday, June 9th, and
...n Convention at this place OH
1tg,,dn. the Both.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1876-06-16
I ,,ohnsburp Galedonian.
TafaI and State Wens.

harry VT, Friday. June 10. 1915
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1876-06-16

Nh. Hrndrick will be more than
-.r discouraged when he reads this
.-rk, paper. This attempting favors
i,at most always turn out Just AS one
-jt,i>.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1876-06-16

Frank Il. lillotson is employed by
I'll, l.. {. \ NJ, and White Mountain
. Z Co.. and Is now in the General
.rr,r, At Plymouth, \. ii.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1876-06-16

The Northern Association of Uni
.Ll,r>. will hold their next session
West Bnlke, on next Wednesday and
rbul>da, June II and .2.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1876-06-16

lhr 'rntehnial correspondent of
'' "i'I'ugI"n Free Press thus speaks of
w. ,'' III ON industries there represented ::
" ~ '"hn>hnry Granite Company
'', "'''r a good display of wrought
''' 'n"Iought granite. Most comspic-
'''' III the collection is a granite mon
."'"'' the pedestal of gray granite, the
~ ,'' "l Ted and the cap OF Il light gray.
'f' s'thlte takes very high polish,
-'u 'D'> exhibit catches the eye Of many
a'l>ItoI.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1876-06-16

pa,id chapman, I'd, of this place,
,,, hor,c-ridish root last week, which
.,.urd Ave feet and four inches long.
.iif Va broken off at that.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-12-28
A Centennial Gathering at
 Warren.

Over one hundred people gathered to the Centennial meeting at the Old Tall- madge House in this place on the evening of the 8th inst. It was thought fitting to meet there, as the house was built by John Tallmadge nearly century ago and has been occupied by his descendants ever since.
 We were greeted by bright fire in the old fire place in the dining room. with it's copper ea-kettle singing on the trammel hook of the old crane, and with it's brass andirons and other old fashioned arrange ments complete. The tall old clock had been keeping time in that same room since it was ''built," which it tells us it. self wasin 1788 It has been the com panion of four generations of. Tallmadges. and looks substantial enough to beat time for another century. The relic room was we'll supplied. many of the guests contributing their choicest heir-looms, consisting of furniture, military equip ments, books, manuscripts. pictures, jew els. crockery, and various articles used in times gone by, many of which were over 200 years old.
 The Cornet Band was in attendance and gave us some very fine music. There were bountifully loaded tables at which the company enjoyed themselves, after which they. examined the curious relics and had a good time generally till the ''wee sma' hours" Q.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-12-28
Naugatuck Railroad.
ommencing June 18th, 1876, trains will lesv STATION as follows

ommencing June 18th, 1876. trains will leav OL11CHF1ELDS STATION as follows 7.Oo A. M.-Freight Train for Bridgeport. 7.25 A. M.-Passonger train for Brideeporl and
 New Haven (through carl. connect.
 Ing at Bridgeport with locai Expreea
 train to New York, at Waterbury
 for ia. tford. 1.29 P. M.-Passenger train for Pridreo,rt If connecting with Lightning Express
 train tol Ne ltrk arriv.i g tt 545
 P. m cohnecti at Derby for Jew Haven (through car). 44o r. M.-Mllk train wit Iiass gt ca attached
 connecting at Bridgeport with ex-
 press train to New York, also with
 steamboat leaving Bridgeport at II
 P. m. tSaturdals excepted). On
 Sundays. milk train leaves Blidge-
 port for Winsted at 7.0O a. m. re-
 turning leave WiBsted at 4 0U IitCli-
 field f. S5 D. m. Tickets sold and baggage checked to Canaan. and Albany via Winsled. l0.58 A. M.-Alilk train forWinated with passep-
 ger car attached, connecting at Wa
 terbury with train from Hartford at
 Nlnsted, for Canaan, Mle rton and
 Albany. 12.37 P. M.-For Winsied. 4.46 P. M.-Freight train for winstod. TAO P. M.-For Winsted.
 WATERTOWN & WATERBURY R. R. Trains leave Watertown at 7.3O A. M., and 1 50 P. M., connecting with passenger trains to New York aud Hartford.
 Leave Waterbur at Il. 50 a. m and 6.S5 D. m. ., on arrival of trains from New York Fenn's stage to and from Litchfeld connects "lIn all passenger trains at Litchfield station Thomas stage for Bethlehem and Morris leaves Watertown daily.
 Stages for Woodbury Harwinton. Otis. Cole. brook. and Goshen connect with IOlO a. m tram from Bridgeport. A Discount of cents made to Passengers par. chasing Tickets at the Office. GEO. W. BEACH, Superintendent. Bridgeport. June 10th, 1876
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-12-28
AMERICAN AND FOREIGN PATENTS.
R. II. EDDY, SOLICITOR OF PATENTS.

For Inventions, Trade Marks, or Designs, No. 76 STATE ST., OPPOSITE K1LBY ST., BosroN. A TIER an extensive practice of upwards of A thirty years, continues to secure Patents in the United States; also in Great Britain, France and other foreign countries. Caveats, SpeciEca- tions, Assignments, and all papers for Patents ex- ecuted on reasonable terms with dispatch. Re- searches made to detG mine the validity and utili- ty of Patents of Inventions, and legal and other advice rendered in all matters touching the same. Copies of the claims of any patent furnished by remitting one dollar Assignments recorded in Washington.
 No Agency in the United States possesses supe- rior facilities for obtaining Patents, or ascertain ing the patentability of inventions.
 All necessity of journey to Washington to pro. cure patent, and the usual great delay there, here saved inventors.
 . TESTIMONIALS.
 'T regard MT. Eddy as one of the most success full practitioners with whom have had official in tercourso.
 CHARLES MASON, Commissioner of Patents" ''I have no hesitation in assuring inventors that they cannot employ man more competent and trustworthy, and more capable of putting tEsir ap phcations in a form to secure for them an early and favorable consideration at the Patent Ofice
 EDMUND BURKE,
 Late Commissioner of Patents" ''Mr R. H. Eddy has made for me over THIRTY applications for Patents, having been successful in almost every case. Such unmistakabe proof of great talent and ability on his part, leads me to recommend all inventors to apply to him to pro- cure their patents, as they may be sure of having the most faithful attention bestowed on their ca- ses, and st very reasonable charges
 Boston, Jan 1, 1876. JOHN TAGGART."
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Litchfield enquirer., 1876-12-28

Why do people so frequently say to Dr. Pierce, "I suppose your Golden Medical Discovery cures everything?' Because it has been the practice of knavish charla tans to manufacture worthless nostrums and attempt to dupe the ignorant and credulous by recommending them to cure every form of disease. To such an ex. tent has this been practiced that 1t is no wonder that many have acquired prejudi. ces against all advertised remedies. But Dr. Pierce does not advertise his stand ard preparations as ''cure-alls," does not claim that they will perform miracles, but simply publishes the fact that they have been developed as specifics for certain forms of disease for which he recommends them, after having tested their efficacy in manyhundreds of cases with the most grat- flying success. 1t is fact known to every
 we'll informed physician that many single remedies possess several different proper ties. Quinine, for instance, has tonic quality, which suggests it's debility: an anti periodic, by which it is eficacious in ague; and febrifuge property. which renders 1t eficacioIs Tn cases of fever. The result of it's administration will also vary with the quantity given and the cIr- cumstances under which it is employed. So, likewise. the Golden Medical Discov- cry possesses both pectoral and alternative, or blood-cleansing properties of the high est order. By reason of these two promi- nent properties it cures two classes of dis eases First. those of the respiratory or gans. as throat. bronchial, aad lung af. fections. chronic coughs and asthma, and second, diseases of the blood and gla. du- lar system, in which affections all skillful physicians employ alternatives, as in cases of blotches, eruptions, ulcers, swellings. tumors. abcesses. and in torpor of the liv- CT or ''billiousness." While its use is, by it's combination of properties, suggested in cases of pulmonary consumption. yet you need not take it expecting it will cure you ifyour lungs are half consumed, nor because it is recommended as blood medicine would it's proprietor advise you to take it expecting it to cure cancer. It will not perform miracles. but it will cure many grave forms of disease.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-12-28

An important letter was read in the House on Friday of week before last by Mir. Spencer of Louisiana. It was from J. T. Long, "counted in" member of the Louisiana legislature from the parish of De Soto. He says that while he is an active Republican and the regular nomi- nee of the party; yet, knowing as do that was fairly defeated at the polls, no intimidation or fraud having been prac- ticed by the opposite party in any precinct in the parish so far as I have been able to ascertain after thorough examination, my self respect will not allow me to accept the position" He concludes:
 I am convinced that very much of the disturbance that has prevailed through out the State for several years past is justly attributable to the fact that In many parishes men not elected by the people have been returned elected and maintained in office by the power of the Government. l must believe that you and your associates have been grossly de. ceived as to tbe manner ill " which the late canvass and election in De Soto was con. ducted and as to the result.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-12-28
December 22d 1876.
[Onr Washinatnn eorresnondant ans

[Our Washington correspondent answers recent question of "Piymouthean" as follows:l
 In reply to your Plymouth correspon- dent of November 25th. we would state that the Fords of this place, with Samuel Ford as their father, came from Milford, in this State, about one hundred years ago His descendants have ever formed large portion of this community Whether they are connected with Barna. bas Ford of Plymouth we are not inform. ed. If your correspondent has any infor. nation valuable to them, ie will please pass it along. s.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-12-28
Plymouth Sketches--No. .2sO,

One of the most ingenious individuals in thi' town is W. G. Bradley, a young man of Naugatuck formerly, but during the last two or three years engaged in busi- ness here. A number of years since he did an intricate and remarkable piece of stitching on sewing machine; being no less job than forming small boquet of flowers. the different colors of which were delicately shaded in. Among articles which he is manufacturing. one of the most prominenent is large black wal nut bracket containing Masonic Elm. blems." " These are very tastefully arrang. ed, and, as a whole. present an elaborate and tasty piece of workmanship.
 PLYMoUTHEAN.
 naoap,hor 0Od 1Q7e
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-12-28
ATLANTIC MONTHLY
 FOR 1877. TWENTIETH YEAR.

The publishers have the pleasure of announcing the following attractive features of the Atlantic for 1877. HENRY W. LONGFELLOw will contribute an un-
 usual number of POEMS, and ..
 JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL, JOHN G. WHITTIER,
 and OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES will also furnish POEMS. Poetry may also be expected from E. c. STEDAAG, T. B. ALDRICH, and other well-knovn B. ALDR1CH will contribute story in three parts,
 and CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS, JR., series of ". D. HOWELLs will publish two stories in dramatic form, of three numbers each, . novel feature in magazine literature. Mr. Howells will also furnish some charming essays on NsV England Country Life. ' MARK TWAIN will be frequent contributor. will extend through considerable portion of the
 veal, and will continue to furnish delightful pictures
 xpe sps eas :2 b,. Egyptian Life, ana
 G. P. LATHRoP, Author of "A Study of Hawthorne, i" fseyeral Essays on American Authors.
 @'as 4 VALUABLE SERIES or PAPERS On various professions snd empleynents will be fur
 nished by distinguished writers, and will describe the Work of School Superintendent New England Farmer, Western Farmer, Managing Editor, a Iron Master, etc.. etc. 4 sz#E An unia ue feature of the magazine for 1877 will be contributions to each number of ORIGINAL MUSIC
 By such composers as J. K Paine, George L.. Osgood Juus Eichberg, Dudley Buck, and Francis. Booth with words by of the most distinguished Atlan- tic poets. The Aelantc n4S long ec0oQ 9One lH the value of s musical criticsm end the publishers are confident of the public appreciation of their purpose to give each month some fresh and charming melody worthy of the poetry with which 1t is mstched-sons song which shall be pleasure to every household and means of education in musical taste
 THE CONTRIBUTORS CLUB
 Will be the title of Department. unlike any fea- ture in other magazines, and devoted to desultory criticism of srts leters politics. and society. Some of the best contributors to the magazine will appear constantly, though anonymously, in isAcol. umns, and the Departen will be bright and strac- tive.
 A SPLENDID LIFE-SIZE PORTRAIT OF BRYANT, Similar to the beautiful portrait of MT. Longfellow published last year, and by the artist, will be furnished to all subscribers to the Atlantic for 1877 for One Dollar. s%a~---'
 TERMS: Single specimen numbers, S5 cents. Yearly subscription, s4, postage free; with fesizs portrait of Bryant or LonRfelloy, g. Remit by money-order draft, registered letter, to H. O. Houghton Co.,, Riverside Prsss, Cambridge, Mass. &s& SS2w H. q. HOughtOn 4s Co., Boston. Hurd & HOughtOD, New York.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-12-28
EAST CORNWALL, Dec. 18th 1876.

Mir. Cornelius Parmalee died last Thursday of Typhoid pneumonia. Many persons were surprised to hear of his death, as he was one, of the healthiest men in our neighborhood and was not confined to his bed more than four or five days. He was buried last Saturday in the gravg-ya1d just north of Adam Bakers.
 The Necktie party at Mrs. Hart's was perfect success. They were we'll mixed when they sat down to supper. There were 5S persons present. Total proceeds s7 50. The chief features of the party were Miller, Copenhagen. Jacob and Ruth, and Sow-dnst cake.
 MT. Porter Dean is again very poorly. Mir. Orlando Perkins team ran away from him as he was returning from Thom- aston, recently, but were stopped before any damage was done.
 Lots of snow coming for Christmas.
 JACK.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-12-28
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Litchfield enquirer., 1876-12-28
Canned Goods.

Canned Goods,
 In great variety; including Soups, Corned Beef, Ham, Tongue, Chicken, Turkey ('.deviled'D. Lob- ster, Clans, Oysters, Sardines. 2 Salmon, Corn, FSuccotash, Tomatoes, Beans, Peas. 2s-a- s~
 Pumpkin. Squash. Peaches,
 Apricots, Pears, Cherries.
 Acker, Merrall and condit's DESSERT FRUITS
 PickleS- ~ Mixed Pickles. Chowchow, Gerkins, Pic-, calilli, Onions, Caulifiower, and
 Cucumbers in bulk. Tomato Catsup, Mushroom Catsup, Wor- cestershire Sauce, Challenge Sauce, Sweet Marjoram, Sage,
 Thyme, etc. Preserved Lines, Olives. Dried Fruits, and Jellies of all kinds. Spices of every description, Extracts, Bor- den's Condensed Milk, .Maltbys Pre- pared Cocoanut, Confectionery, Nuts, and Foreign and Do
 mestic Fruits in their
 season. McKeon, Van Haagan < Co.'S FANCY
 TOILET SOAP. G't- Particular attention invited to ' Brldgewood & Sons Celebrated CROCK FRY (..Porcelain Opaque''), almost equal to China, and to my stock of HARDWARE and FARM
 ING UTENSILS. Agent for ECHO FARM BUTTER. D. E.-CHAMPLIN, Lord,s BufIding. Litchfield.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-12-28
THE SUN.
NEW YORK. 1872

1877 NEW YORK. 1877 year will be the same during the year that has just passed. The daily edition will on week days be a sheet of four pages and on Sundays sheet of eight pages CT 56 broad columns while the weekly edition will be 8 sheet of eight pages of the same dimensions and character that already familiar our friends
 THE SUN will continue to be the strenuous advocate of and retrenchment and of the substitution of ststesmanship, wisdom, and integrity for hollow pretence, imbecity, and fraud in the administration of public affairs It will contend for the government of the people by the people and for the people, o- posed to government by frauds in the balotbox and in the counting of votes. enforced by military vio- ence. It will endeavor to supply it's readers-a body now not far from million of sous-with the most careful complete, and trustworthy accounts of cur rent events and will employ for this purpose nu- and carefully selected staff of reporters and correspondents. Its reports from Washington, espec- ially, will be full accurate and fearless: and it will doubtless continue to deserve and enjoy the hatred of those who thrive by plundering the Treasury or by will endeaver to merit the confidence of the pubic by defending the rights of the people against the en. croachments of unjustifed power.
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