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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-02-09
Low Prices. The Peoples Railroad.

Anticipating the interest in the Moody
meetings at Boston, and the general
desire of many in the country to visit
the city, the P. & o. R. R. has put the
fare down at all stations from johnson
to st. Johnsbury, at about $3.50 less
than half rates. This gives a ticket
from this place to Boston and return
for $500; tickets good for ten days.
only, and it is uncertain if it continues
longer. A Though car runs from John
son to Boston, thus giving passengers
comfort, as well as winter scene in the
White Mountains, which is a rare sight
indeed. A good many have availed
themselves of these low rates, and we
expect many more will, tomorrow and
next day.
AS soon as the p. & o. came down in
its prices, the Passumpsic dropped to
the same figures-frOm this place only.
That is. if persons at Wells River wish
to avail themselves of these excursion
rates, they must send to st. JOhnsbury
for tickets; if persons at Barton or
Newport would go to Boston, they must
pay full local fares to this place and
return. We mention this fact simply
to show which railroad it is that works
for the people. The p. & o. carries for
less than half fare the whole length of
its road the Passumpsic from one
station-and that simply because it is
driven to it. Every body knows that
if there was no other road through this
place than the Passumpsic, it would
still cost $13 to go to Boston and back,
and that all freights would be from 80
to so per cent. higher than they now
are that salt would be $7S car,
where it used to be, instead of $40 a
car, where it now is; that coal would
cost its old time freight of 81 a ton from
New York instead of the present rate OF
$3.50. And we might go on and
enumerate many other items, but we
have already given enough to show to
what road the people are indebted, and
to remind them that if the stock and
bonds of the road pay them no interest
they are getting their money back il
cheap fares and freights.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-02-09
A Question of Law.


A Portland drummer for the sale of
lamp chimneys describes him this time.
He bought a ticket from st. Johnsbury
to Hardwick. He left the train at East
Hardwick, procuring a check of the
conductor to use between these stations
on some future train. For some reason
he did not wait for the train, but walk
ed down to Hardwick On taking the
train there for Morrisvile, he offered
the conductor this twenty cent check
from East Hardwick to Hardwick, and
40 cents cash, for his fare to MOrrisville.
The conductor told him the check was
good only between the stations speci-
fed. The drummer told him he had
paid for five miles ride, and was en-
titled to it. The conductor was i'm
movable on what he believed was right,
and told his passenger when his 40 cents
were exhausted that he must pay or
leave the train. Upon this, drummer
got excited and intimated that there
were not men enough on the train to
put him off. When the train reached
Hubbell's, the conductor and brakeman
took hold of him to enforce the rules,
when he quieted right down and paid
over the twenty cents. On Monday he
was about town seeking redress through
lawyer, but he could find no lawyer
who would espouse his cause.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-02-09
WATERFOWL Union Live stock Market.

For the week ending Tuesday, Feb. 6, 1877.
MARKET BEEF--A few choice 90 So so extra
81 25 a 75 first quality Sc 25 90; second quail
ity IS 25 90; third quality 81 so a 90.
STORE CATTLE-WOrkng Oxen and Steers, per
pair, 800, $780, s125, $50 a SIS.
Mich Cows AND CALvEs-S30 a $50 extra SIS
SS5. Farrow Cows SIS $50.
YEALINGs-s1O 90 a $40; two years old SIS $780,
three years old S25 $40
WESTERN FAT SwINE-live, u a SC per h. Store
Pigs wholesale, 0 "a 00c per lb; retail, C
per Id.
PRICES OF SHEEP AND LAMBs-In lots so 90 so 90,
81 so 50 co. 50 so, 50 IS per head extra "a so a
&c 50 per head, or 6ac per h.
Sheared Sheep, 0 a 00c per lb.
Spring Lambs DC per h.
Veal Calves, 50 a so 90.
Brighton Hides u per Id.
Country Hides Ct per lb.
Brighton Tallow, a 81 per Id.
Country TallOw, 81 90 per lb.
Calf Skins 10 l2c per lb.
Pelts, IS so
Lamb Pelts 00c.
N. b. Beef-Choice grade includes nothing but
stallfed HOO to 400 lbs Bullocks. Extra and first
quality includes the best, large, fat Second
and third quality includes Oxen and two and three
years old Steers.
Sheep-Extra includes Cossets, and when those
of inferior quality are thrown out.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-02-09

CTATE OF VERMONT, CALEDONIA DISTRICT S.
DIN Probate Court held at the Probate Office in ST.
Johnsbury, in said District, on the I'd day of
February, A. d. 1877.
Jonathan Powers, administrator upon the Estate
of Levi Sleeper, late of Newark in said
district deceased, presents his administration
account for examination and allowance, and
makes application for a decree of distribution
and partition of the estate of said deceased.
WhereupOn, it is ordered by said court, that said
application be referred to a session of said court
to be held at the probate office in said st.
Johnsbury, on the 26th day of Feb, A. d. 1877,
for hearing and decision thereon And it is further
ordered that notice hereof be given to all persons
interested, by publication of the same three weeks
successfully in the CaledOnian, a newspaper pub
lished at ST. Johnsbury, previous to said time ap-
pointed for hearing, that they may appear at said
time and place, and show cause, if any they may
such decree made.
By the Court, Attest,
HENRY FRENCH, Register.
true copy of record.-Attest
63-65 HENRY FRENCH. Register.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-02-09

FIRE AND PANIC IN A BALLROOM
While dance was in progress in the
Colburn House, at Factory Point, about
3 o'clock last Wednesday morning, fire
was discovered in the wOod-shed and
the fact being communicated to the
dancers, who were on the third floor,
they were seized with panic, and
fearful scene ensued. There were a
hundred people in the hall, and all
rushed frantically for the door. One
man had the presence of mind to tell
the band to play, which they did. This
seemed to quiet the excitement, and
the hall was emptied with no serious
accident. One lady was completely
crazed by the excitement. She reached
the second story in safety, then became
cOnfused and rushed back into the dane
ing hall and jumped out of window
on to Il piazza roof twelve feet below.
The root was covered with snow, and
she would have fallen to the ground but
for timely assistance.
Colonel William S. Cady, of Benning-
ton, while on the piazza roof, slipped
and struck his head severely on the
window stool. One of the most haz-
ardOus escapes was that of Henry Car
penter, who jumped from window i'll
the hall to the roof of the burning L,
and thence to the ground, distance of
twenty feet.
Fortunately, by the strenuous efforts
of those present, the fire was confined
to the L of the building in which it
originated. Mr.. Davis, the proprietor
of the house, was the first at the fire,
and, in his efforts to quench it, was
| l.,I lx-h rrp, oh he
being burned nearly off, his face and
forehead blistered and whskers and one
hand badly burned.
The occupants of the house were Mr..
and Mrs. Davis and daughter, eleven
years old; Henrietta Moffatt, Mrs.
Davis's sister; James Thayer, MI.
Davis's brother-in-law, and his wife and
young child; Frank Bently, porter ;
William II. Fullerton and Ezra Foster,
bOarders; six or seven transient Gus
toners, and three servant girls. None
of them lost anything of value except
Mr.. Davis and the servant girls. The
girls rooms were in the l., directly over
the fire and their trunks with all of
theiI clothing, save what they wore ut
the time, were burned. Their loss is
from. S75 to 800 each, besides the loss
of their situations.
The damage to the building and fur
niture is estimated at from 81 800 to
$500, covered by insurance, beside the
interruption to business.-Free Press.
I BRANDON MANUFACTURING COMPANY
AT the annual meeting of this COM
pany, held at Brandon, January 31st
the following gentlemen were elected
directors: John B. Page. Rutland; Geo
A. Merrill, Rutland N. T. Sprague
Brandon VIM. w. Reynolds, Brandon
John S. Schulize, New York. At sub.
sequent meeting of the board of direc-
tors, the following officers were elected
George A. Merrill, president John B
Page, treasurer w. w. Reynolds, SUI
perintendent of manufacturing w. H
Bryant, clerk and cashier. Resolutions
were passed increasing the capital stool
by the issue of S250,000 of new stock
making the aggregate capital S500,O00
and instructing the board to take meas
ures to ensure better and enlarged ia
cilities for manufacturing.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-02-09
East Hardwick.

Alonzo Crandall has sold his grist
mill at Greensboro village to Mr..
Daley, from Coventry.
Charles Kellogg has moved from the
street into |. G.. Stevens house, and is
ready to paint houses cheap for cash.
The village school taught by Wesley
Smalley and Miss Calista Fay, closes
next Friday, after successful term of
ten weeks. Miss Fay intends opening
select school after one weeks vaca-
ton, with fair prospect of full at
tendance.
Our January thaw came one day too
late, but was very acceptable, as the
wells and cisterns were nearly dry.
The Congregational church has adopt
ed the weekly offering plan for one
year, with prospects of success. The
pulpit is supplied by Rev. Mr.. Baker,
formerly of Eldora, Iowa. Quite good
degree of religious interest is manifest
in the several neighborhoOds where he
has labored during the winter.
DR.. L. w. Adgate has gone to Vir-
gina on professional visit, and will
be absent two or three weeks.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-02-09

give Peabody & Co. an extension of
one year, said firm to pay them ten per
cent. of the principal, and the interest.
The Passumpsic Savings Bank, which
is a creditor, having security on tim
bered land from which the timber is
being cut, has little different arrange
ment from the others, but all is salts
factorily arranged, and it is hoped that
the business may now proceed without
further difficulty or interruption.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-02-09
East Concord.

The ladies aid society met at Geo.
Hadlock's last week Tuesday afternoon
and evening. A gOodly number were
present. The proceeds are to be used
in purchasing a Bible and other books
for the Free Baptist society.
Fire caught the bedding in A. H.
Prouty's chamber, one day last week.
The alarm was given, and the fire was
extinguished with small loss.
Straw hats have appeared on the
streets, and spring is therefore near.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-02-09
ENTERTAINMENTS.

The entertainments last week were
well attended and well received. The
concert by the Smith-Whitney troupe
on Thursday drew a very fair house,
some twenty-five coming from Lyndon
by special train. Mr.. Whitney was the
favorite, evidently, with the audience,
perhaps partly owing to the fact that
Mrs. Smith and Mr.. Fessenden have
been heard so often.
The Operetta at the Universalist
Church on Friday evening, drew a
crowded house-far too many for COM
fort. The play of Little Red Riding
Hood is very attractive, and Mrs. Kin
ney had her company of girls and boys
well trained, and the entertainment
was highly satisfactory. 1t was repeat
ed on Saturday evening. The total re-
ceipts were about 800.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-02-09
West Concord.

The members of the Universalist
parish made an unceremonious call on
their pastor last week Tuesday, and
after spending the afternoon and eve
ming in very friendly, social manner,
retired to their homes, leaving on his
kitchen table, numerous packages and
money, which showed very plainly that
the people of Concord, with all their
failures" had not failed to remember
their minister.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-02-09
leahs.

In St. Johnsbury, February 5, Dea. James Har-
low, aged 81 years and months.
AT Passumpsic, February A. Josephine HaseltOn,
wife of Mr. William f. Peck
At Passumpsic, January 90, Hattie Lawrence,
wife of Harley Butterfeld aged &c.
At Sheffield, January 80, of consumption, Jesse
Simpson, aged A.
In North Danville, February 3D. infant son of
Rev and Mrs. A. Ball.
In Peacham February 2, Miss Miranda FarrOw.
At West Concord Feb 5, Mrs. Susan Wood
bury Putney, aged GO.
In Concord February 5th, Julia Hall, wife OF
Ira G. NOyes, aged p.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-02-09
A Penny Saved.

There is no better evidence of the
effect of the hard times than the dis
position seen ON every side to save in
minor matters. And it is really the
many Titles which make up the sum of
riches as well as the round of life. 1t
is ten cents saved here and a quarter
there-ffty cents in this place and a
dollar in that-which in time makes
one forehanded. We are led to these
reflections by noticing how readily
many of our subscribers order their city
papers and periodicals through the CAL
edonian, thus saving a half dollar or
more, and the risk and trouble of order
ing direct. Our club rates are given on
this page.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-02-09

GTATE OF VERMONT. CALEDONIA DISTRICT SIS.
- In Probate Court held at the Probate Office in
st. JOhnsbury within and for said District on the
18th day of February. A. ID. 1877.
An instrument purporting to be the last Will
and Testament of Miranda Farrow, late of Peach
am in said district, deceased, being presented to
Court by George P. Blair. the executor therein
named for Probate:
1t is ordered by said Court that all persons con-
cerned therein be notified to appear at session of
said Court to be held at the Probate Office in St.
Johnsbury, the oath day of February, A. D.,
1877 and show cause, if any they may have against
the Probate of said Will for which purpose il is
further ordered, that copy of the record of this
order be published three weeks successfully in the
Caledonian printed at st. JOhnsbury previous to
said time appointed for hearing.
By the Court, Attest,
HENRY FRENCH, Register.
true copy of Record Attest
63-65 HENRY FRENCH, Register.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-02-09

The sleeping car on the Montreal
Night Express, broke down last Sunday
morning between Barnet and MclndOe's.
The forward wheels gave out and the
car run some feet after breaking down.
No injury was done to the passengers.
A brakeman was left in charge of the
car till morning, and it was left on the
track.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-02-09

water there was in the pond. He was
somewhat surprised to find man
fiOundering about in the water. On
fishing him out he found it was Whalen.
He must have drowned had not help
come as it did, for he could never have
got out alone.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-02-09

The directors of the Boston art mu-
scum vote to open the rooms free to
the public, Sunday afternoon, from
March | to November |.
Theodore Thomas offers to give con-
certs n Boston on the Goth and 2lst
for the benefit of the Old South fund,
and leading vocalists are to assist.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-02-09

Bryant Stowe was bound up to the
County Court, and was sent to the re-
form school meanwhile. 1t is hoped
tins will be the making of the boy. He
mas had hard road in life thus far, and
II he takes new departure now, it
Will be in spite of the bad influences
which have always surrounded him.
Bryants companion, the Burt boy, was
bailed.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-02-09
Peachan.

MEETING OF THE BOARD OF AGRI-
CULTURE.
The Board of Agriculture held their
meeting in this town on Thursday and
Friday of last week, commencing at 2
o'clock Thursday afternoon. The meet
ing was called to order by the Secre-
tary, and |. n. Watts was chosen Presi-
dent.
After the opening address, J. Law
renee of Passumpsic read paper en-
titled "Grain Raising in Vermont !;
must it be abandon ed ?" This paper
gave rise to lengthy discussion in
which members of the Board and other
gentlemen participated. DR.. Cutting of
Lunenburg, followed with lecture on
the 'Rain-fall of Vermont"
In the evening Prof. Cressy of Am
herst, Mass, delivered a very instructive
and interesting lecture on practical
Points in Veterinary Science" Prof
Cressy occupied an hour and half and
then amused and instructed the audi
ence for nearly an hour longer in
answering questions.
Friday forenoon an interesting paper
was read by Henry Blake of Hardwick,
on FIFTY Years of Farm Life in North
ern Vermont, and its Lessons" l.. H
Hibbard followed with a paper on
EARNING of the Future A very prac-
teal and instructive paper on ''The
Dairy and Dairy Cow" was then given
by G. S. Fassett of Enosburgh, and al
animated discussion followed.
The afternoon session was opened by
a paper entitled, "Care of Dairy Stock,
by A. Chapman of Middlebury. n. X
Abbott of East Cabot followed with;
paper on "Our Disadvantages" These
papers were followed by lengthy dis
cussion which brought out many valu
able facts and not little fun.
Friday evening was occupied by Or;
Paul of Pomfret, who spoke of ''Recen
legislation affecting farmers" by j. H
Mead of West Rutland on "Sheep Hus
bandry in Vermont" and by F. Z
Richardson of Waterford on "Impor
lance of Education on the Farm
The weather was very favorable, al
though a little rain fell on Thursda,
evening, Notwithstanding DR.. Cutting
weather probabilities. A great deal o
interest was manifested, as was show
by the continually increasing audience
The town hall not proving large enough
to accommodate the people, the churcl
above was opened and filed to its ut
most capacity. Brother Hibbard of tn
Farmer acted as spice box during al
the meetings, and there was much goo
; natured fun. Excellent music by til
choir and others added to the enjoy
ment of the occasion and all seemed t
feel that the meeting of the Board ha
been exceedingly pleasant and profit
able.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-02-09

Sociable and Supper.-There will be sOcia-
BILE at the North Church vestries, Friday evening,
FEBRUARY g. to which the whole congregation is in.
vited. The Ladies Benevolent Society will serve a
supper from $50 to $50, Entire proceeds to &c
to the aid of the society. Admission to sociable
ten cents supper, extra.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-02-09
Lyndonville.

LyndonV1lle.
The higher department of the dis
trict school was resumed last week, j.
NJ. Pillsbury, the prudential commit
tee, going in as teacher.
Twenty seven car loads of potatoes
passed through here, Monday morning.
Under the new mail contract, begin
ming next July, the mail route to Island
Pond is discontinued. The mails go to
East Burke daily, and to East Haven
| three times week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-02-09
Greensboro.

On Thursday afternoon and evening,
Feb. LIST, young and old of the Congre-
gational church and society, met at the
parsonage and exchanged friendly
greetings with each other and with the
pastor and his wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Moses
Patten. There was a large gathering
and the occasion was very pleasant
one, and many gifts were left as tokens
of esteem for the pastor and his family,
who during their short stay among US
have gained the confidence and sym
pathy of this people.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-02-09
Danville.

Danville.
Willie Hoyt, lost yearling colt last
week, worth about $50. When going
to water one of the cows attempted
to carry it on her horns, with fatal re-
suits.
VIM. Page has moved on to the old
homestead. Will carry on the farm
and take care of the cold folks"
Mr.. Hart proposes to hold three
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-02-09
East Burke.

As David Hunter was up on the
mountain hauling timber with four
other teams, his horses became fright
ened and ran towards home. 1t was all
the way down hill, and the horses ran
for about mile before they reached
the house. Mrs. Hunter saw the team
coming, and being unable to stop it,
she seized the last stake of the sled as
it passed, and climbed upon the load
and passing forward over the 900 feet
of long timber with which the sled was
loaded, reached down and gathered W
the lines from the roller, where they
had fallen, and gradually ealmed and
stopped the horses, holding them unit
her husband arrived and relieved her.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-02-09

-Harper's Weekly for Feb. 10, has
an excellent likeness of Sir Thaddeus
Fairbanks, the inventor of scales, from
a photograph by d. A. Clifford.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-02-09

Charles Heyer, who takes care of the
pump house, had the fore finger of his
right hand crushed, up to the first joint,
on Wednesday,. He was feeling of the
bearings to see if they were heating,
and carelessly placed his finger where
two irons came together within three
sixteenths of an inch.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-02-09
Extension Granted.

Extension GrAuCeu.
The creditors of Richard E. Peabody
& Co., the lumber manufacturers and
merchants at McIndoe's and at GrOton,
having pressed them for settlement
which they were unable to make, there
was meeting at this place Tuesday
evening, to consider propositions made
by that firm asking for an extension OF
time for the payment of certain liabili-
ties. We understand that an arrange
ment was made by which the creditors
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-02-09

This is the day recommended by
Mr.. Moody as a day of fasting and
prayer. A prayer-meeting will be held
at the North Church this evening.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-02-09
Craftsbury.

Craftsbury.
A SAD Academic Monday, Feb.
5th, as Mr.. William Anderson of East
Craftsbury was driving load of hay
into his barn, his head struck against a
beam and he fell lifeless to the floor.
Mr. Anderson was a most worthy and
respected citizen, and his loss will be
keenly felt by his family and the whole
community.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-02-09

days convention at the close of his
singing school, which will be in a short
time.
Mr.. Henry Gould and family have
returned to this village, and moved in
to the old Hale house.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-02-09

Geo. johnson was pardoned by the
Governor Saturday. He has been in
Jail all winter because he could not pay
his fine for getting drunk.