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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-03-30
Weather.


We seem to be having our full share
of weather this month but it may be
a consolation to some to know that it is
not without precedent. Here are few
brief memoranda In 1876, first wagons
appeared on the street, April 8. In
1872, April 2. In 1874, there were a
series of heavy snow storms in April.
People rode to church in sleighs April
Goth, and April 80 was the toughest and
worst day of winter. A snow storm
that night made passable sleighing in
many parts of the county May l. In
1872, the first wagons appeared April
8. In 1871, March IA, the snow was all
gone and the streets dry, and March 18
gardeners were planting peas. In 1863,
April Is, the old snow was foot deep
in the door yards of the village. In
1868, there was the greatest run" of
sap ever known, the last week in March.
April 9TH of same year, there was a fall
of foot of heavy snow, making good
sleighing.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-03-30
Fire.

Fire.
About one o'clock last Monday morn
ing, the house standing on the bank at
the Gulf on Railroad street, and owned
by the town, was discovered to be on
fire. The hose companies were on hand
in season to save portion of the build
ing. The house was occupied by Chas
Mutt and family, and was undoubtedly
set on fire. Mr.. Nuts family were
away and he was aroused from sleep
by his dog, and barely escaped being
suffocated. About a week ago some
person entered the house in the night
and poured kerosene oil on the floor
from the kitchen to the bedroom, and
upon the bed which Mutt usually oc-
cupies, and left lamp burning under
shelf in the kitchen, designedly to
have the oil fired by it but the shelf
did not take fire although considerably
charred. There was also a pile of
shavings saturated with oil near by.
1t so happened that Mr.. Mutt was away
that night, and on his return in the
morning found things as above de-
scribed. All the oil was consumed from
the lamp. Mutt had $500 insurance in
Blodgett & Follett's office, on his fur
niture and clothing. That dog will
undoubtedly be among the registered
ones in this town.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-03-30
Sheffield.


Mr.. Samuel Aver is going to move
this week into Thomas Pages house in
the village.
Quite number of workers from this
village and Wheelock went to the Union
school house last Sabbath evening, and
held prayer meeting. Quite re-
ligieus interest is manifested in that
part of the town.
The Mcdowell brothers have taken
the job to build new school house in
the district known as the James Drown
district, and have commenced work al
ready.
Ezekiel Miles has moved his family
into his new house, though it is only
partly finished.
Nothing heard from the mail route
yet, and those who put in bids are
thinking strange of it.
Quarterly meeting at the M. E. church
last Sabbath, with the usual services.
Several baptized and four received in
full connection.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-03-30
CRANKY.

CRANKY.
The LIST Constable neglected to pro-
cure the required bonds for ten days,
and it will necessitate the calling of
another town meeting.
The Selectmen of CRANKY and the
Governor, are in opposition-both hav-
ing laid claim to Friday, the Both inst.
one for town meeting and the other
for Fast day. 1t is most singular that
the notice and proclamation each bear
date of March IL.
Sugaring is just commencing, Mon
day, March &c, being the first good sap
day.
There is talk of new school house
in district No. 2, and we notice an ar
ticle in the warrant to that effect.
The town has no Constable. Can't
the dogs live9
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-03-30
Temperance Meeting.

The temperance meeting Thursday
evening of this week, will be addressed
by some six or eight of the young men
OF this place. We are thankful that
there are young men in our community
who never indulge in the intoxicating
cup, and also that some who once did,
have seen the folly and great evil of it,
and have put it from them forever.
Let us show our interest in the young
men by filling the town hall. This class
has never been called on before to
speak on the subject. Let us hear what
they have to say.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-03-30

Lower Waterford.
The evening of the 14th inst being
the 10th anniversary of the marriage of
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Stoddard, friends
numbering about so, made them a
surprise visit. Notwithstanding the
weather and unpleasant travelling, the
darkness without was soon forgotten in
the light of their happy home. Wed
ding cake was carried in abundance, and
tin ware and many other valuable ar
ticles presented. The evening was
spent most agreeably by all present,
who left with the happy family many
congratulations for their prosperity and
happiness, and good wishes for their
future welfare.
Several from this vicinity have started
for the West this week. Harvey C.
Kinnie has gone to Kalamazoo to at
tend a commercial college. Miles S.
HOvey and Others have gone farther
west in pursuit of homes.
Sugar makers have begun their work
in earnest this week. Hope they may
find plenty of employment for month
at best.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-03-30
Swiss Bell Ringing.

Swiss Bell Ringing.
1t will be noticed that Spauldings
Bell Ringers play at the town hall on
Friday evening of this week. To those
who have never heard Swiss bell ring
ing, there is novelty which few other
entertainments give; while to those
who have heard it often, there is a
sweetness which always attracts and
interests. The music of the bells is
interspersed with the harp, comets, and
with vocal music.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-03-30

was an error, and should have been
annual )" but any one who compares
our concise telegram with the detailed
article in the Caledonian of the 10th,
will find substantially the same facts.
We intend to misrepresent no one, and
to correct if we should, and with the
most friendly feelings for Mr.. Hopkins,
will endeavor to do him justice.
Cor. ASSOCIATED Press.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-03-30
Wheelock.

Wheelock.
Williams, the miller, is feeling better,
for he has plenty of water to work with
now.
We think it high time to investigate
when our tax payers get so intent on
looking and going ahead, they can't as
much as turn an eye right nor left at
the collector. One of the party we hear
did collect his shattered senses enough
to say, "HOw-do-do-bic; do-you-do
hic !"
Gilman Nelson who came here from
California few months ago to visit his
relatives, intends returning about the
10th of April. We learn he has ac-
cidentally found Pearl which he in
tends to take back with him to beautify
his western home.
Several sugar makers have made
some sugar, and are anticipating a good
yield after the storm which they say is
sure to come.
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leaMs.

In St Johnsbury, March &c, Henry Steele, aged
81 years.
In this village, March 26, Alice Fry, wife of w
H. Jenkins.
In Waterford March %, Olive GaskiIl, wife of
Tyler Bingham, aged s5 years. Funeral on Friday
at ~ o'clock, at the house.
At West Concord, March 25, Mehitable Frye
wife of Warren c. Lewis Esq, aged 50.
In Waterford March IA, Gilmore A. Carpenter
aged 40 years.
In Dayton, Ohio March 10, Mr.. Abner Morse
aged about AZ years. son of the late DR.. Oliver
Morse of Danville.
In Sheffield, March %, Mrs. Niles, aged 80 years
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-03-30
BELDEN & IDE. Attorneys.
.HARLEs A: COOKS ESTATE.

CHARLES A. COOKS ESTATE.
" The subscribers, having been appointed by the
Hon. Probate Court for the district of Caledonia
commissioners to receive, examine and adjust all
claims and demands of all persons against the es.
tate of Charles A. Cook insane person. of Hard.
wick in said district deceased, represented insol-
vent and the term of six months from the 18th day
of Dec, 1876, being allowed by said Court to the
creditors of said deceased to exhibit and prove their
will attend to the duties of our appointment, at
the dwelling house of Chas. A. Cook in Hardwick
in said district, the 26th day of April and the
18th day of June next at one O'Clock in the
afternoon, on each of said DAYS 1912
L. ID. HATHAWAY, L.,
BUTLER SHIPMAN. Com'rs.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-03-30

ana tone, and that they were made at
the Pennsylvania shops. Not very long
after his return to Vermont, this whistle
referred to was sent him, and he had it
placed upon the engine of the mixed
train. When our readers hear it blow,
they may think that it is similar to
those on the best built and best equip.
ped road in this country.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-03-30
Explanation to Mr.. Hopkins Card.

Explanation to Mr.. Hopkins Card.
We wish to explain to the public, and
call to Mr.. Hopkins mind what he has
no doubt forgotten since working as
compositor, that the heading given by
a journal to dispatch, and placed be-
fore the date, the correspondent is not
answerable for, so by the coupling of
the heading and dispatch, it falsely
represented us. The word General"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-03-30

Remember Laila Thursday and Fri
day evenings, April 5th and 9th, at
Academy Hall. The young ladies have
been practising this Opperetta for the
past six weeks, and no doubt it will be
well presented.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-03-30
Lyndonville,

The following school officers were
elected Tuesday evening, for the year
ensuing: Moderator, 1. w. Sanborn /;
Clerk, c. A. Page; Committee, j. w.
Copeland Treasurer and Trustee, l.
w. Sanborn Auditor, w. A. Dens-
more. Voted to sustain six menths
school, and to assess a tax of As cents
the dollar for school expenses and on
interest.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-03-30

Editor Hubbard announced his with
drawal from the Farmer, in its last issue.
His successor has not been named. Mr..
Hubbard is wide awake man, and dur
ing his short stay here, made a spicy
and valuable paper.
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Barnet.

Rev. j. Service has been released
from the Barnet Centre church, and has
accepted call from the U. P. church
of Lisbon. st. Lawrence county, N. Y.
He has already entered upon his work
there, and will move his family in the
spring. Rev. j. M. Heron of Boston,
will supply the Centre church for the
present.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-03-30
School Meeting.

Scnool meeClng.
School District No. ], held it's annual
school meeting at the school house on
Summer street, on Tuesday evening,
March 81, and elected the following
officers for the year ensuing: N. P.
Bowman, Moderator. P. D. Blodgett,
Clerk. Solomon Humphrey, Collector.
Geo. l.. Bradley, Jonathan Ross, A. c.
Mitchell, Prudential Committee. David
BOyntOn, Treasurer. A. j. Willard, N.
M. johnson, E. F. Brown, Auditors.
Voted to have the same number of
schools as last year. Change of Text
books left at discretion of committee /;
as was also the subject of change in
school building. Mr.. Humphrey is to
receive 800 for collecting taxes.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-03-30

Ira Harvey has closed out his bust
ness and rented his building on Eastern
Avenue to Messrs. Merchant and DUFF
field who are putting in a stock of w. l.
goods and groceries,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-03-30

The Lancaster Republican has the
news that Emma Young, who killed her
two children in Newark last month,
committed suicide in Jail i'll this place
last week. People here had not heard
of it.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-03-30

Asa Hurlbutt has rented the rooms
in Wards block formerly occupied by
Geo. Tisdale, and is going to open an
eating saloon.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-03-30

M. V. B. Drew has sold the lease of
his livery stable to jerry Drew and is
TO sell his stock at auction. See adj.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-03-30

-Seventy-si dogs have been regis
tered in this town thus far, and the
town clerk still cries for more.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-03-30

Fast day sci yices will be held at
the Methodist Church, at 1890, with a
sermon by Rev. o. Roys of the Free
Baptist Church.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-03-30
Passumpsic.

A religious discussion, or rather a
discussion of religions, took place in
Woods store Friday evening, between
Geo. C. Goodell and Frank Rash. We
cannot learn that either party was con-
verified to the belief of the other, but
Rash appeared in public with his eye
carefully dressed in mourning. GOodell
had an interview Tuesday afternoon
with States Attorney Ide and Justice
Cook from st. Johnsbury, resulting in
a fine of SO and costs-about sly in
all.
Joseph A. Gould lost valuable COW
Sunday night. She calved Friday night,
and at first was thought to be doing
well. She has drawn the first premium
at the county fair several years, and
was considered to be as good COW as
there was in the county.
The Y. M. C. A. of this place re-
organized Tuesday evening Oflast week,
by electing E. t. Ide, President; w.
E. Peck, Vice President; E. E. Woods,
Secretary, and Ora Bishop, Treasurer.
Alex. Blair, near Norrisville, lost
three or four valuable sheep, and sew
eral more were injured by dogs. The
collars and licenses did not save those
dogs lives.
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A Card.

MRS. W. h STEELE, gratefully acknowledges
the sympathy and aid of many friends, during the
time of her husbands sickness and death, with the
hope that times of need may bring like sympathy
to them all.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-03-30

Ladies interested in the bleachery
question, should consult the advertising
cnlnmnS.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-03-30

Sugar Party at the vestry of the
Church of the Messiah next Monday
evening, April 2nd. Music, and other
entertainments.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-03-30

Earle has bought out the LamoiHe
Neusdealer, and united it with the Nor
risrille Citizen.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-03-30

P. parsonage last week Thursday eve
ming. After pleasant hour, the COM
pany left, leaving the pastor both
happier and richer.
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Turai and State eHews.

This is emphatically "mud time''
in this village.
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Spsrial Nntires.

PASSUMPSIC LODGE, No. 81 F. & A. M.
Regular communication Thursday eve on or before
the full of the Moon. B. L. HASTINGS, Sec.
HASWELL CHAPTER, NO. IL, r. A. NJ.
Regular communication Friday or before the
ull of the moon. S. W. PAGE, Sec'y.
Terrible to weak Lungs is this nclement sea-
son. Are you hoarse-tormented with cold
cOnvulsed with hard cough-annoyed with a sore
thr0at-trOubled with difficulty of breathing7 If
so; lose not an hour in procuring HaIe's Honey of
HorehOund and Tar, the sole and sovereign remedy.
for such complaints Sold by all Druggists.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one minute. 6s-7l
General Debility.-This convenient term in
cludes numerous ill-defned and supposed incura-
BILE forms of disease, accompanied by general las
sltude and exhaustion, without any ascertainabe
external or internal cause. The Peruvian SvrLtp
sends its renovating influence to the nmost re-
cesses of the system, and has relieved in our COM
munity many cases of supposed incurable disease.
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Ryegate.

Ryegate.
Tramps have been visiting us. One
was both abusive and vicious.
VIM. B. and Mary Liteh have re-
turned from Florida, where they spent
the winter.
John c. Gray, of the junior class at
Dartmouth, is home during the vaca-
ton.
There was surprise party at the U.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-03-30

The musical people of st. Johns
bury and Passumpsic propose giving
Harry May benefit at the close of his
school in Passumpsic on next Saturday
evening, March 31sD. Prof. Rix of
Boston, B. S. Haskell and his re-organ-
lied company of Swiss Bell Ringers and
other able talent will assist.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-03-30

business at the scale works shows
a marked improvement since the first
of March. Orders for large scales are
increasing monthly. They are just
completing large order for Russian
scales to go to Moscow, and among them
several railroad scales.
The post office will be closed on
Fast day, from 10 A. NJ. until 6 P. NJ.
The arrival of No. Hall & Co.'S Safe,
Is daily expected, costing $3.50, to be
put into the post Office, for the protec-
ton of the large amount of registered
matter daily passing through the office.
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st. Johnsbury Centre.

st. Johnsbury Centre.
More stock taken in the Passumpsic R.
R. Last Tuesday night, three of Charles
Cobb's young cattle got out of his yard
and went up to Abel Pierce's crossing,
when they turned and started home on
the railroad track. The cattle guards
were all filled with snow and ice and
nothing to hinder their going down the
track, when they we're Over-taken by
the midnight train and thrown from the
track, and two of them killed and the
third very badly smashed. Valued at
$25 each. Mr.. Cobb thinks the Pas
sumpsic Road had better ask him when
they want him to take any more
stock on the Road. He thinks it goes
below par very quick after he puts his
stock in.
Quite number went to Boston from
this place and returned Saturday; Rev.
Rowland Cross among the rest. He
gave us history of the meeting in his
sermon last Sunday.
VIM. Hall has accepted of his new
house and moved in.
Sutton.
The Free Will Baptist Sabbath school
gave concert last Sunday evening,
which passed off to the credit of all who
took part in the exercises. The house
was well filed and all enjoyed it much.
Sugar makers are trying hard to make
sugar now, but the sap does not seem
inclined to run very much yet, but they
wish to be on hand and save all.
The snow is fast disappearing here
and the travelling is anything but good !;
fields nearly bare in many places.
At the annual school meeting in viii
lafie district, the following were elected
officers: H. A. Blake, Clerk. H. w.
Easterbrooks, Committee and Treasurer
and Collector.
The season for numbering has closed
at the steam mill, and large amount
has been put in the past winter. They
have shipped $4,000 feet of lumber the
past winter.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-03-30

The Cdledonian last week did not
get all the facts in regard to the capsize
of d. A. Morrison. 1t seems he was
driving in from Danville in sleigh.
The sleighing was extremely poor, and
his horse was putting good deal of
ylgor against the collar, when suddenly
one runner struck the box of water
gate, which stuck up just few inches,
and both tugs and a hame were snapped
In twinkling, and Morrison was pulled
over the dasher with a broken shoulder
blade and disfgured face. Another
oil against the village.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-03-30
DRESS MAKING.

ADA BOUDOIN has taken rooms in Princes
new store on Eastern Avenue, and will do Dress
making, and plating of all kinds. Also will sew
in families if desired 677g*
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Mrs. Lizzie J. WhittIesey.
M USIC.

Teacher of Piano and Organ. Home on Church
street. st. Johnsbury. 69-T2
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-03-30

Ny annual Catalogue of Vegetable and Flower
Seeds for 1877 is ready, and will be sent free to
all who apply. Customers of last season need not
write for it. offer one of the largest collections
of vegetable seeds ever sent out by any seed house
on my six seed farms. Printed directions for cul-
tivatiOn on each package. All seeds sold from nv
establishment warranted to be both fresh and true
to name so far, that should it prove otherwise 1
will refill the order gratis. As the original intro
Queer of the Hubbard and Marblehead Squashes
the Marblehead Cabbages, and score of other new
vegetables, invite the patronage of all who are
anxious to have their seed fresh, true and of the
very best strain. New vegetables a speciality.
JAMES j. II. GREGORY. Marbfehead Mass
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EGGS for MATCHING.

From superior Plymouth Rocks, Brown Leg
horns, White LeghOrns, Dominique Leghorns,
from Pekin Ducks, at "a per doz., that weigh 15bs.
per pair at nine months old. Also pair each of
Buff Cochins, White Cochins and Light Brahmas to
make room, carefully packed for transportation.
Address W. L. SWEET, St Johnsbury, Vt. 69-s1~
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-03-30

When we spoke some time ago, of
Tue popularity of the tone of the whis-
Tie gu the locomotive of the mixed train
ol The P. & o. Road, we did not know
It's history. 1t seems that some months
ago. when the vice president of the Yer
mont Division of the p. g. o. road was
,'ulhg over the Pennsylvania road, and
ne was interested and pleased not only
WIN the peculiar system of whistling
VI that road, but with the tone of the
Whistles. In conversation with the
gentlemen beside him, he learned that
'uese whistles were all of peculiar make
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-03-30

At the Listers meeting held at St.
Johnsbury House, Monday, March %.
Tue following rates were adopted to be
used in appraisal of property in this
county: Three years old colts, $50.
Two years old colts, $50. One year old
colts, $50. Oxen four cents per pound.
Three years old steers, $50. Two years
oId steers, SIS. One year old steers,
s. Cows, $50. Sheep, SO. Hogs four
cents per pound. Hay per ton SO.
WOOL per pound, 25 cents. Bees per
swarm, 81. Merchants National Bank
stock, SIS. First National Bank St.
'ohnSbury, 500. Lyndon Bank, Dan
vile Bank, and Newbury Bank, 500
e"eh' Railroad track per mile, $4,000.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-03-30

~ ~ TO = " 20 II PIT 1O' 1O'o'
The Revised Statutes of the United States
Sections 1922, 1897, $685. and 1899, require every
person engaged in any business, avocation, or en-
ployment which renders him liable to SPECIAL
TAX, TO PROCURE AND PLACE CON
SPICUOUSLY IN HIS ESTABLISHMENT
OR PLACE OF BUSINESS a STAMP denot-
ing the payment of said SPECIAL TAX, for the
Special Tax Year beginning May 1, 1877, before
commencing or continuing business after April 80,
1877.
qured by law of every person liable to Special Tax,
as above.