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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-06-29
Academy Alumni Meeting.


The first annual reunion of the st.
Johnsbury Academy alumni, was held
on Friday afternoon at two o'clock. 1t
was intended to hold this meeting in
room No. 10, 1.-THE main room of the old
Academy but so many friends of the
school who had never been students in
it expressed desire to be present on
the occasion, that the exercises were
thrown open to all, and the audience
was so large that it was found necessary
to adjourn to the large hall. The meet
ing was called to order by Rev. Edward
T. Fairbanks, president of the associa-
ton, and prayer was offered by Rev. S.
Lewis B. Speare of Charlestown, Mass,
of the class of 1851. The president
then gave little history of the organ
zation of this society by ten or dozen
former students, one year ago, and
called for the reading of the minutes of
that meeting, which was done by the
secretary, after which the first exercise
upon the programme was listened to, it
being an address by Alonzo P. Carpen-
ter, Esq, of Bath, N. FL. This address
was able and appropriate; the reference
to the early history of the institution,
its founders and teachers, being very
timely and tender. Next was poem
by Mrs. Walter P. Smith of St. Johns
bury, production of much merit and
very sweetly rendered. The chronicles
Of the alumni were written and read by
Mrs. S. T. Brooks of this place. This
part fell to the lot of one peculiarly
fitted to discharge it well. The names
and characteristics of many of the
former pupils of the institution were so
ingeniously woven into these chronicles,
that this exercise was enjoyable in the
highest degree. The neurology of the
school was given by Mr.. Charles E.
Putney, who read the names of over
$50 who had passed away, and made
fitting eulogy of some whose names are
synonyms of all that is good and true.
Col. Franklin Fairbanks collected i'll
memory's chamber all the ludicrous,
witty and rouguish things that happen
ed in the school in 1885, and brought
them out on this occasion, to the great
merriment of all, especially the older
members present, who seemed thereby
to have their own memories refreshed.
The closing exercise of this long session,
was an extempore address ften minutes
by Rev. Mr.. Speare, who most fittingly
| referred to the good influences which
had ever surrounded the institution.
and who paid touching testimonial to
its founders, and its first teacher, Mr.
James X. Colby.
At the close of the exercises, the
choice of officers was made as follows
President, Edward II. Fairbanks; vice
president, Homer T. Fuller; secretary
Geo. E. Manchester. Executive com,
mittee: iona. Ross, Henry C. Ide
Jennie L. Colby. From the interest
manifested in this first reunion, WE
have no doubt but that an organization
is established which will prove of mucl
interest and profit in the years tC
come.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-06-29
Criminal.

Criminal.
Sheriff Preston has brought to Jail in
this place Marcellus Colby, formerly of
West Burke, against whom an indict-
ment was found for adultery with Noble
Smiths wife--of same town. Colby was
arrested at st. Adams, where he was
living with his wife. The Sheriff also
brought back Bryant Stowe from the
Reform school, where he has been fol-
several months awaiting trial for lar
ceny. They give Bryant good name
at the school, and it is hoped if he shall
90 back there, it will be the saving il
not the making of him. We under
stand he is not at all averse to return
ing there.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-06-29
The Hopkins Case.

We give elsewhere a report of the
testimony in the case of the State
against E. D. Hopkins, made from his
minutes by A. ]. Shurtleff, Esq, the
shorthand reporter for the court. 1t
gives fuller and better understanding
of the testimony in the case than could
be obtained otherwise. The fact is
evident that the prompt verdict was
great surprise to the majority of these
who heard the evidence. We under
stand the jury stood on first ballot,
eight to four; but as they were out
only one hour, the four didn't seem to
need much argument to bring them
over to the majority.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-06-29
House for Sale.

Rare opportunity for a person desiring a
good house in st. JOhnsbury.
The undersigned, desiring to pay his debts of
fers for sale his house, barn. and lot situated on
Mount Pleasant Street, near the head of Cliff st.
This house was built in 1874 in a good and sub
substantial manner. The lot is rods front by IL
rods deep. Very large). Connected with the
house is one of the best barns in st. Johnsbury,
being clapboarded and painted on the outside and
lined and stuffed inside. Also in the lot are two
of the best springs of water in the state, all ce-
mented furnishing never failing supply. Hog
and hen houses convenient. Cistern in the cellar,
and the best garden in town. Apple trees, Rasp-
berry Bushes, &C., in splendid condition. Part Of
the purchase money can remain on mortgage
82tf HORACE JACKSON.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-06-29
Summer of 1877.
TURKS ! RUSSIANS !! TURKS III!

They are bound to fight Let them fight, 1 pre-
fer to sell Dry and Fancy Goods to make peO-
pie cheerful and happy. consequently have select
ed in Boston a general assortment for SIMMER
trade and am ready to give samples and prices to
prove what advertise. Our styles of Dress Goods
vary in qualities worth from Ia cents to 81 per
yard comprising Fancy Mixtures Knickerbocker
Suitings, Linen Suitings Grass Cloth Algerines,
Falaise, De Beige, Serge, Poplin, Alpaca, Cashmere
and Black Silks with silk and wOrsted fringes to
trim.
Of White Goods we have a full line Pique,
Sackings, Lawns, Cambrics etc. OF Hosiery we
have a frst-class stock, a good assortment of
Skirts, Sunshades from twenty cents to 50 so, all
new, Brown COttons from 50 cents upwards. A
good Bleached Cotton at cents, a good stock of
Prints at & cts, new lot Cambrics, Ginghams
and Prints in solid colors CheYiots Cottonades
a job lot of Prints which sell at five cents
Table Linen, Table Damask, Crashes, COlored
Carpet Warp, Battings, extra heavy Gents
Half Hose, six pairs for 81. Another lot at rs
cents per dozen. box of good linen faced col
lars size 10, job lot, at cents box. A lot
good Straw Hats Is cents each, two for 25 cents.
Don't go bareheaded. Overalls, good ones, so cts.
We have just received new lot of Small Wares,
Kids and Ties in new shades. We are also selling
Hamburg Edgings from three cents upwards.
Ladies will please remember that keep the
DIR. Warmers Health Corset and several other
good styles. We are also agents for Bazaar Glove
Fitting Patterns. good assortment of Teas
from As cents upward, constantly on hand.
Terms-Cash, C. o. ID. Walk in and let
show you some goods. We agree to be pleasant if
you don't purchase.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-06-29
Temperance.

1cIupcrduCc.
The temperance lecture by Capt.
LePoer, at town hall, Monday evening,
was fairly attended. The speaker has
sufficient animosity against rum and
drunkards to exterminate beth at one
fell swOop. He claims that the higher
an individual has stood in the annals
of the past, the more notorious has been
his or her drunkenness. All the Eng
lish authors and Roman EmperOIs-
Nero was drunk while Rome was burn
ing, instead of being able to fiddle as
we've been taught. Cleopatra drank
her bedy-guard drunk and under the
table, and stood Tor sat) watch over
them until morning. Will. Shakespeare
died in a drunken fit on a potash floor.
Tommy Moore cut up all sorts of didOes.
He himself had been on a tOOt with the
whole Tribune staff in New York, 1--WE
hope he excerpts Uncle HOrace,) and
numerous astounding historical facts
and inductiOns were related by the
speaker, as we confess, we never dream
ed of before. Any thing that can be
said or done to promote temperance
and the abolition of the rum traffic, has,
and always will have, our hearty sup
port but an address must be of modern
points, of yesterday and to-day, and
appeal to every sense of manhood
every phase of religious belief and mans
most tender feelings, in Order to enlist
earnest reformation. The day Of
''frightful examples" and italics Of
shame" is gone by. The talk upon the
stand must be cleansed of diatribe and
villifcation, and the era of reason and
reasoning appeal is at hand to cure the
bane, and deadly curse of this land
IntemperaDce.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-06-29
East Concord.

East Concord.
There has been some talk and brag-
ging about saving lumber about here,
which resulted in a trial at the o. F. q
c.. w. Russell's steam mill Wednesday
of last week, of one hour. They sawed
out 1855 feet of inch hemlOck, and,
McKelvey says that when that is beaten
he will try again. S. G.. Smith kept the
time and figures-a person called for
that purpose and disinterested. A trial
at the Messrs. Hastings mill, Miles
Pond, is expected this week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-06-29
Sunday School Picnic.

The North Church Sunday School had
an excursion, and picnic in the woods,
on Tuesday. A special train took 275
of them a few miles beyond Walden,
where they went into beautiful sugar
maple grove owned by Robert French
of Hardwick, and spread their tables
and ate their dinners, after which a
little time was spent socially by the
older ones, and by romp in the woods
by the younger portion, when all re-
turned home without accident or mis-
fortune of any kind. All things con-
spired to make the occasion most en-
place of the picnic, the
weather, the ride, and the attentive
service of the road. The excursion was
by invitation of Superintendent Fair
banks, who bore all the expense OF the
trip.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-06-29
A Good Service.

After eleven years of constant ser
vice, Mr.. Charles X. Green gives up the
express and delivery wagon OF E. & T.
Fairbanks & Co. If the barrels of flour,
apples and potatoes, the sacks of meal,
jugs of mOlasses, bundles of tea and
coffee, packages of boots and shoes,
clothing, carpeting and dry goods,
trunks and boxes, which he has set into
kitchens, carried up back stairs and
lugged down cellar stairs the last eleven
years-if all these could be put in one
immense pile, there would be monu-
ment beside which Mt. Washington
would look like mole hill. Mr.. Green
continues in the same employ, but will
try farming for awhile. Mr.. G.. T. Stat
ford takes the express.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-06-29
Another Change of Time.

The day express train from Montreal
is due here now at $40 P. NJ, instead of
300. 1t leaves Montreal nearly an hour
earlier in the morning, but we do not
understand that it reaches Boston much
if any earlier. These day express trains
now meet at Barnet, instead of this
place. The former arrangement was
much more convenient, so far as this
station is concerned.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-06-29
Fizz--Snap--Bang!

Our patriotism is as good an article
as any in the market, but we earnestly
deprecate the reckless use of fire works,
and the burning of powder generally
on the "4th o. July" 1t costs the cOun-
try hundreds of thousands of dollars by
destruction of property, aside from first
cost of the material. We have accounts
for days after of limbs torn off, eyesight
destroyed, and lives lost. Let an ounce
of prevention prove itself worth pound
of cure
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-06-29
Passumpsic.

Passumpsic.
SUDDEN DEATH.-This community
was startled last Saturday morning
about four o'clock, by the finding of
the lifeless body of Jesse Bishop some
distance from his house. 1t will be re-
membered that some weeks since Mr..
Bishop and wife were thrown from a
wagon, breaking Mrs. Bishops leg. The
care and excitement caused by this ac-
cident, coupled with chronic disease of
the heart, had somewhat affected his
mind, and he had been unable to get
his sleep. For day or two he had
been considered better, but he still
complained of bad feelings in his head
and at times he would seem to compre-
bend only partially what was going on
around him. About two o'clock in the
morning in question, he got up aud
putting on his pants and slippers went
out of doors, but soon returned without
the candle he took with him. His wife
asked where it was, and he replied that
he left it in the other room, and went
back after it. This was the last time
he was seen alive. Mrs. B. thinks she
may have dropped asleep for short
time, but she soon noticed that he had
not returned, and search was made for
him. The candle was found in the shed
| h.. Il he
The neighbors were called up and
search was extended to all the places il
was thought possible for him to go to-
and about four o'clock he was found
under clump of bushes in Lyman
Harvey's field, some 20 rods or so from
the house. He lay on his back in an
easy and natural position, as though he
had lain down to rest but life had
evidently been extinct some time. Why
he should go there cannot he explained
but the supposition is that under the
impulse of some sudden freak, he
strolled out there and became Devil
dered and finally laid down to rest, and
then and there the grim messenger
whom his physician had fOretOld some
months ago would suddenly overtakt
him, delivered the final summons. Mr.
Bishop was man quite well known il
this and the neighboring towns, anG
he leaves large circle of mourning
friends.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-06-29
1eahs.

at st. Johnsbury, June 81, Harriet E. Gardner
wife of j. NJ Boyce, and daughter of the late Hugh
Gardner of Newbury, VT, aged 80 years and 10
months. Funeral services Friday at p. M, at
residence of her mother in BOltOnville.
At Woodsville, N. H., June a. Julia II. Smith,
wife of Austin Olney, and daughter of E. W. and
Julian Smith, aged 90 years.
In Passumpsic, June %, Jesse Bishop aged u
years months.
In Bloomington, June "a, Rev. Samuel r. Hall,
LID, aged 81 years months.
OBITUARY
At st. Johnsbury Centre, June 90 Mrs. Hannah
b. Harris, aged SO years.
The deceased was superior wOman-industri-
ous intelligent and lovely. By her kindness and
hospitality she made home exceedingly attractive,
and endeared herself to large circle of friends.
After painful illness of nearly year, borne with
great patience and submission she passed quietly to
her rest Her remains followed to the grave
by large procession of friends from the village
and other places.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-06-29
Ryegate.

Ryegate.
Miss Emma Gray, who has been visit
ing friends in Iowa, has returned home.
Mr.. VIM. Wright and wife, who have
been visiting at their sons Waterman
Wright, ESQ., in Boston, returned last
week.
Hon. Charles Stuart of Stuart, Iowa,
accompanied by his wife, made flying
visit to their friends, and returned last
week.
VIM. j. Gibson has erected a large
barn this summer on the AFRO Finley
place. Amos Abbott is doing the work.
John Gibson has made an addition to
his barn of 60 or 20 feet. Mr.. Low is
doing the job.
Communion services at the Reformed
Presbyterian church on last Sabbath,
were largely attended. The pastor
(Rev. j. NJ. Beattie,) was assisted by
Rev. Mr.. Faris of Iowa.
Communion will be held on next
Sabbath in the South Ryegate Reformed
Presbyterian church. Rev. VIM. Wiley
of New York City, is expected to assist
The Ladies Christian Temperance
Union had visit from Mrs. Haven OF
Rutland, last week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-06-29
Children's Day at the M. E. Church.

Children's Day at the M. E. Church.
Last Sabbath was children's day at
the Methodist church in this place. The
morning service was sermon by the
pastor, especially to the children. The
text was found in I'd Kings 5: |, "but
he was leper." The truths brought
out, among others, were the similarity
between leprosy in the body and sin in
the soul; and the necessity of implicit
obedience in eradicating sin from the
soul. The case of Mammals obedience
to the command of the prophet, was
used as illustration. In the evening
there was Sunday School concert with
exercises recited and sung by the chill
dren. The house was beautifully dec
Grated. The rail of the altar was fes-
TONED with i wreath of evergreen and
flowers. Behind this was an evergreen
bower with cages and singing birds
within. In the recess back of the pull
pit was large cross of flowers and
evergreens; and other parts of the
house were appropriately trimmed.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-06-29
The P. & O. Track to Cambridge.

The track-layers on the p. g. o.
reached Cambridge junction this morn
ing, and the track on the Burlington &
Lamoile road will be laid to Cambridge
to-day. There has been quite strife
between the workmen on the two roads
as to who should reach the junction first.
Trains will be running to both Burlington
and Swanton next month by way of the
Lamoille valley.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-06-29

The work upon the preliminaries
to erecting new North Congregational
and Episcopal churches, is progressing
fast as circumstances permit The YES
try of the North Church is being framed
and put under the church before its re-
moval, and it is expected to occupy it
each Sabbath.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-06-29

I. o. o. F.
At the Semi-annual election of officers
of Caledonia Lodge, the following gen
tlemen were elected:
w. P. Chaffee, N. G.. II. E. Randall,
VIC. II. B. Davis, Sec. j. b. Soper,
P. S. l. H. Frost, Treas.
Moose RIVER ENCAMPMENT.-S
Randall, C. P. F. j. Dexter, II. P. F.
E. Richardson, S. w. d. p. Celley'
Scribe. Joseph Beck, Treas. II. E.
Randall, j. w.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-06-29

Lyndon.
Your Lyndon correspondent got his
information in regard to the death OF
A. P. Hale from James Randall, and, as
l have never known Randall to tell an
untruth, | am in doubt whether to be-
lieve his story or Mr.. Hale's, but l am
willing to give Hale the benefit of the
doubt.
One day last week, Mr.. Hanscome OF
Sheffield, left his team standing in front
ofT. E. Parker's store, with his wife in
the wagon, when the horse became
frightened and ran, throwing Mrs. H.
from the wagon, considerably injHring
her, and smashing the wagon badly.
Another new engine was begun at
the shops last week.
Station Agent Gage is at his home in
st. Johnsbury, sick, this week. ]. E.
Hazel is acting as agent.
VIM. A. Densmore, paymaster on the
Passumpsic Road, has bought of VIM
Young, the house lot reserved by him
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-06-29

-Children's Sunday will be observed
at the Church of the Messiah next Sun
day afternoon and evening. Sunday
school concert in the evening. This has
become an anniversary in that church.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-06-29

We get authentic reports of travel
ling gangs of house breakers. They are
working east from Springfield and Low
ell, Mass, scattering as they go, and
show skill in the art. Lock your doors.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-06-29
McIndoe's.

McIndoe's.
The church here is yet without pas
tor. A reading service is sustained
however.
DR.. o. j. Gilchrist has been engaged
for nearly three months in repairing the
building which he bought of DR.. Weeks.
He has remOdeled the house so that it's
interior is much more cOmmodious than
formerly, and has otherwise improved
the property.
C. H. Manchester has erected a new
ell to his house, after raising up the
same some eighteen inches, and is now
finishing up the same in modern style.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-06-29

bert B. Maynard, Edward D. Magosn,
Charles P. Page, Edward F. Porter,
Bertrand E. Taylor, Charles S. Ward,
Hannibal P. Wheatley, Sarah E. Bagby,
Cora c. Cheney, Helen NJ. Conant, Lucy
N. HOvey, Hittie E. Hoyt, Cora A. Lit
tie, Clara E. Savage.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-06-29

The differences between the P. &
y. and b. c. & NJ. Roads in New Hamp-
shire, have been compromised for the
present, and matters will remain as
thew are,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-06-29

Rev. Roland S. Cross of st. Johns
bury Centre, leaves at the close of his
year, after one more Sabbath. He will
go west, where he will either take a
pastorate or go into the Home Mission
work.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-06-29

Tuesday forenoon, while three men
were engaged in Smuggling the wood
house in rear of Higgins block, the
staging gave way and all three fell to
the ground. One was badly bruised.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-06-29

Victory.
A RAsCALLY TRIcK.-A week ago
Monday, Edward Neurse and Charles
Phelps, two young men, went to the
saw mill of Daniel Colby to work at
saving lumber. They were to take
care of themselves in an unoccupied
house, and when noon came they went
in to prepare their dinner. Nourse
started to build a fire, when he found
the stove filled with wood and kindlings,
all ready to light. He touched it of,
and the next he knew there was an ex-
plosion, and he found himself blown
up against the side of the house, with
dislocated and mangled thumb, a cash
in the head and face filed with powder.
Phelps was gashed in the shoulder and
head, and was otherwise hurt. Both
are out again, but will not be able to
work just yet. 1t was villainous trick
by somebody, and might have resulted
much more seriously. 1t is supposed
some one loaded the stove just to be
''smart," not because they had any
thing against these boys.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-06-29

The hay crop will be from half to
two-thlrds as much as last year. Grain
and other crops look well-very well
for season without rain.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-06-29
For Sale !

A new and well finished twO-story house belong
ing to the estate of the late John Parker situated
Designed for two tenem. nts, both very convenient
and furnished with good water from a never fail
ing spring. Price $500 Terms, $1,000, cash and
the balance in enstalments of s25 month with in
terest per cent per annum. Apply to MRS
JOHN PARKER, st. JOhnsbury Centre.
LEROY H. PARKER,
1890 San Francisco. Cal.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-06-29
A Thief that Steals away the Brains.

- 1nleI UndC SIedlS away Inc BRAINS.
John Birmingham, who lives up on
Walden mountain, had misunder-
standing on Tuesday with L. w. Tur-
ner, the clerk in Penniman's market,
and following Turner up into Browns
store, was quite abusive in his talk,
when Turner struck him heavy blow,
which he followed up, and flooring Bir-
mingham held him down until Consta-
stable Humphrey had time to go over
to the court house and get Sheriff Pres
ton, who separated the combatants and
took Birmingham to Jail. But before
this was accomplished, Birmingham had
made things quite lively in that store,
as evidenced by the face of Turner, the
blood on the floor, and the disarranged
merchandise. In the melee, a bottle
dropped out of Birmingham's pocket,
partly filled with benzine, which fully
accounted for the part he took in the
affray. He was brought before Justice
Lewis last evening, and after being
heard was fined his fine, costs and
lawyers fees, amount to about S25.
He disclosed of whom he got the liquor.
His benzine was favored with pepper
mint. Turner was also fined So for as
sault.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-06-29
A Card.

and friends who gave us their sympathy and hell
in our time of sudden affection and bereavement
viii each one accept our thanks, and may oul
Heavenly Father reward you.
MRS. JESSE BISHOP
ORA BISHOP AND FAMILY.
Passumpsic June % 1877.