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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-05-25
Another Fight on the Mountain. Bull


Dog VS.. Frenchman.
A brutal affair took place up on the
''Mountain," in Walden. on Saturday
last, in which the notorious Henry
O'Gannon played leading part. 1t
seems that the pistol ball which Albert
Carr gave him couple of Years ago,
did not have the effect to quiet this
pugnacious man, but that since then,
as well as before, he has sought in va
rious ways to annoy another of his
neighbors, Peter Paro by name. This
eliminated in desperate encounter on
Saturday, which as told by Paro and
one witness, was something as follows ::
Paro was OH his own land, when some
dispute occurred about the line fence,
and O'Gannon came over and assaulted
Paro. 1t is said, and generally believed,
that ParO was successfully defending
himself, when O'Gannen called to his
aid his savage bull dog. What occurred
after that, may be judged by the ap-
pearance of the two men afterwards.
As soon as ParO got out of the clutches
and teeth of these two brutes, he made
his way over ten miles of road, to the
office of States Attorney Ide. When
he arrived there, his face was all blood
and dirt, and his bushy hair matted
with the same materials, and on his
head and face were three severe con-
fused wounds, made as he says with Il
stone held in O'Gannon's hand. His
sleeves and clothes in front were blood
soaked from dog-bites in his arms. But
the worst wound was in the calf of the
right leg, which was bitten through and
badly lacerated by the bull dogs teeth.
He was as bad looking object as one
often sees.
When Sheriff Preston brought O'Gan-
non down, he had little patch over
one eye, but was evidently unhurt. He
waived an examination, and was bound
up in $500 to appear at June term of
court, and procuring bail, was released.
This in brief is the account current OF
the affair. The public will remember
that OGannon was once shot by Albert
Carr, as he claimed in self-defense, and
that the testimony at Carr's examina-
ton went to prove O'GannOn desper-
ate and dangerous man. His late
achievements with the aid of his dog
would seem to confirm this. OF Paro'S
habits, public sentiment differs. Some
claim that he is not the most peaceable
man that ever was, but it is evident
that any one who lives ON the ''Moun-
tain," must be able and willing to fight
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-05-25
Honors to an American INVENTOR
The Decoration of Sir Thaddeus

Honors to an American Inventor. -
The Decoration of Sir Thaddeus
Fairbanks.
1t is known to our readers that Sir
Thaddeus Fairbanks, who was knight
ed by the Emperor of Austria some
years ago, has recently received from
the Bey of Tunis the decoration and
diploma of NiShdn Ell Iftikar, of grade
of Commander, for services rendered
the commercial world in the invention
of the platform scale. This decoration
and accompanying letters having come
to hand through their proper channels,
some of Mr.. Fairbanks friends thought
it would be pleasant to surprise him by
an evening call and by placing the
decoration upon his person. SO by APP
pOintment, some seVenty-five ladies and
ceutlemen-without his knowledge
met i'll the spacious parlOls of his resi-
dence Monday evening to congratulate
him upon his new honors. This com
pany included the members of the scale
firm in town, the foremen i'll the scale
works, and few others. After brief
situations, the company WAS called to
order, and Rev. Edward T. Fairbanks
spoke in substance as follows:
wish to call attention to an hist0ri-
cal fact. 1t is well known to readers of
oriental story, that the fifth Caliph of
the line OF the Abbassides, the world
renowned Caliph Haroun al Raschid,
(upon whom be peace and the joys of
Daradise,) was pOtentate not less emf
nent for the magnificence of his court,
than for his generous patronage of the
liberal arts. 1t was custom of this
monarch to invite to the hospitalities of
the Saracenic court, or otherwise to
dignity at their own homes, men of
foreign and even far distant nations
who had distinguished themselves by
services to mankind in the way of use
full arts or inventions. In this he not
only greatly advanced the intelligence
of the world, but crowned his own reign
with re-eminent lustre.
Now in view of the decadence of a
spirit of enterprise and art and inven-
ton among the Anticipating races
| OF Iie IslSI ten VI lNtINC II -
every way gratifying to find that in our
own generation the disposition of the
great Haroun al Raschid, upon whom
he peace,) is re-appearing in one at
least of the Moslem sOvereigns. | refer
to our eminent contemporary, His High
ness Mohammed es Sadok Pasha Bey,
Ruler of the Kingdom of Tunis. This
prince has been so convinced of the ex-
cellence of certain weighing machines
constructed in this vicinity, and intro
duced into his kingdom from the Cen
tennial Exposition, and withal so i'm
pressed with sense of their value to
the commerce of the world, that he
would in some manner manifest his adj
miration of the invention. Had cir
cumstances on every hand favored,
can readily imagine that he might have
invited the inventor personally to the
genial inequalities of the TunisiaI
court, after the fashion of the renowned
Caliph of Bagdad Haroun al Raschid
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-05-25
Sheffield.

If the person who stole the sugar
from Williams Pearls sugar camp a
short time ago, to accommodate those
who were sugar hungry at the dance
holden at Noah browns on the Glover
road, will make proper restitution and
return the cover lost on the way, he
may save himself further trouble.
Considerable damage was done by
lightning on the premises OF Oscar
Simpson and CLANCY Bradley, Friday
night, breaking glass out of the win
dows and even tearing up water logs.
Some boys who were fishing and
hunting on Sunday the 18th, thought
lessly set fire to some brush heaps, and
the fire did great damage in the woods
of John Blake, Samuel Aver, Seth
Woodmanse and others. How great a
fire little matter kindleth.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-05-25

by his great usefulness to the works,
receive such distinguished recognition
from the ruler of distant nation. In
this instance the testimonial comes from
the sovereign of a nation so remote, so
entirely different from ours, in its civil
izatiOn, its language, its laws, its re-
ligion, and its social organism, as to
show that the form and character OF
your good works, are known and recOg-
nized throughout all portions of the
world where commerce extends, and
honest measure is appreciated. We sin
cerely congratulate you upon this, and
other similar evidences you have re-
| ceived of the worlds esteem.
But, Sir, it has not always been the
case that men who have become famous
among the nations of the earth, by some
grand invention, or the performance of
some great deed, have had the love, or
even the good opinion, of their neigh
bors with whom they came in daily
contact. Such men have not always
possessed the qualities that made them
beloved in private life, some have not
even borne the character of good citi
zens- 1t was said of the great Lord
Bacon, that he was ''the wisest, great
est, uitdUtSU Oh HlduhIuu. Dut, OIL, Ill
our case, we have 10 drawback. Our
distinguished citizen, so known and
honored by the nations, for the great
benefit conferred on mankind, is equally
hOnOred by each and every person who
has known his private life and charac-
ter. Those of us who have lived by,
and known you for many years, know
well the full meaning of your long life
of quiet, transformations, conscientious
performance of every duty belonging to
the private citizen. The innumerable
acts of kindness and benevOlence, both
public and private, the kind and patient
courtesy to all, the meek and Christian
department and character of our friend
aud neighbOr, have endeared him to us
all. Much as we admire and rejoice at
his name and fame abroad, and all
recognition of it, far more do we prize
those qualities of heart and character
that have made him so respected and
beloved at home.
And now l will only further add our
earnest hope, that your already long
life may have added to it many more
useful and happy years.
At the close of Judge Poland's re-
marks, Wnlcn were particularly ulnieiS
and happy, the company was invited
into the dining room where cake and
coffee were served, after which these
neighbors and friends babe good eve
ming to their distinguished fellow citi-
zen, and returned to their homes, feel
ing honored themselves in the honor st
worthily bestowed upon him. The en-
tire occasion was most happy, and we
have no doubt gratifying to the modest
and quiet man who had nothing to d,
with it, except being unwittingly the
exciting cause.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-05-25
Miles Pond,

Mrs. Lewis Laverture was found dead
in her own doorway, on Tuesday. She
had been cleaning house, and her last
work was evidently washing the door
casing. She was seen by several peo
pie sitting in the doorway, in a part
ly reclining posture, but nothing was
thought of it until she had remained
there a long time, when some one went
to her, and found she was dead and
cold. She had evidently sat down there
and died without struggle, and being
supported by the house had not fallen,
but kept nearly an erect posture. She
leaves a husband and four children,
none of whom were at home at the
time.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-05-25

After a little social chat, during which
the decoration was passed about the
parlOrs for examination, the company
was again called to order, and in behalf
of the citizens, Judge Poland made
brief address, which was in substance
as follows:
Mr.. Fairbanks Il have been request
ed by several of our friends present, on
their behalf, to express to you their
great satisfaction at this well merited
distinction, which has been conferred
upon you, and I can assure you that
accept their call with pleasure. 1t is a
matter of sincere cOngratulatiOn on the
part of your friends and neighbors, and
one in which they feel entitled to take
pride, that a citizen of our town should
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-05-25
Decoration DaY.

Next week Wednesday, May 30, is
decoration day. All interested in re-
membering the heroes who fought Our
battles, and who would like to observe
this day sacred to their memory, are
invited to meet at Blodgett & Follett's
office Friday evening, the 25th, to make
suitable arrangements for the same.
Decoration day is to be more gener-
ally observed in our state this year than
ever before, all the larger towns but
this having their orator already en-
gagged and their plans well laid. 1t is
too late for this place 10 make any
great display, even if there was a dis
position to do it; but it is not too late
for a grateful people to seek out the
graves of the fallen heroes, and place
upon them their floral tribute.
A capital way has been suggested by
patriotic citizen of Massachusetts,
which is briefly this {: Let every pastor
on next Lords day, from his pulpit,
either by sermon or remarks as extend
ed or brief as he may choose, refer to
decoration day, and announce that small
flags will be placed at every soldiers
grave in the cemeteries, and ask that
any who feel an interest may strew
them with flowers. In this way will
the children be educated in keeping
| oIiUa tba mamoriaS nf tho harnaS whO
have died for their country.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-05-25
Death of David Boynton.

Mr.. David BOyntOn died at his resi-
dence in this place on Wednesday, May
%. Mr.. BoyntOn had a severe illness
in the early spring, from which he re-
covered; but after being about his
business for two or three weeks, was
again Frustrated, and after months
illness quietly passed away on Wedncs-
day morning.
Mr.. Boynton was native ofGreensboro.
In 1850 he moved from DauviIe to this
place, where for number of years he
carried on the stove aud tin ware bust
ness. Some ten or fifteen years ago he
disposed of this business, and has since
been in the hardware trade in Union
block, in the same store he has .Occu
pied for the last 25 years. Mr.. Boynton
was for several years chairman of the
prudential committee of the Union
school district, and for ten years past
he has held the responsible position of
treasurer of the Passumpsic Savings
! Bank. In all his business relations,
both public and private, he proved
himself to be a man of strict integrity
and thorough business qualifications.
As IL citizen and neighbOr, he was with
out reprOach. A man of strong good
sense, intelligent, well read, and thor
oughly informed in the affairs of his
own country, Mr.. Boynton was Il man
who will he sadly missed by very many
more than his immediate friends. His
business men of the place, whose ranks
have been so frequently broken in the
last few years.
The funeral will be attended on Fri
day afternoon at . o'clock.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-05-25

Musical entertainments are adver-
tised for Thursday and Friday evenings
OF next week. The lengthy and varied
program in another column will give
the reader an idea of this novel affair,
which will no doubt be pleasing and in
Structive.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-05-25
The New Episcopal Church.

The Episcopal society have begun
removing the buildings on the DR..
Adgate place preparatory to putting up
church editice. We learn that it is
the intention to move the house to the
rear, for parsonage, and erect a church
building about where the house now
stands.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-05-25

5O years. This lot contains about 49,
ooo square feet, and was bought last
week for $4,000. The lot on which the
church now stands, contains about 5O,-
OOO square feet,-o about four times
the size of the Other, and is every way
as eligible,-a was bought for S175 !,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-05-25

The Dartmouth Freshman's nine
were beaten by the st. Johnsbury Acade-
my club at the fair grounds in this place
last Saturday, score standing II to 9.
There is some talk of the st. Johnsbury
boys going to Hanover for the return
game next Saturday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-05-25
MEMORIAL DAY.

representing the Volunteers Farewell At the
Front Eve of Battle, the Battle and Fight for the
COlOrs, The Memorial Inc Roll of Honor. Also,
Washington's First ReceptOn-with elegant
tunes and brilliant settings. These pieces will be
presented with the beautiful Calcium Light effects
in red, white and blue transformations. ApprO
pirate music will be sung with each Tableau.
The st. JOhnsbury Orchestra
Have in the kindest manner volunteered their val
liable services
p The full rays Of the Calcium Light will be
thrown upon the Soldiers Monument Immediately
after the concert.
We have no hesitation in saying that this enter
tainment complete i'll all its Details and appealing
to the and sight will be most satisfactory to
any audience.
Admission 35 Cts. Reserved Seats, so Cts.
Doors open at I o'clock. Performance to COM
mence at g. Tickets for sale at Howard & ROwells,
Randalls and at the door. 1919
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-05-25
st. Johnsbury Centre.

st. Johnsbury Centre.
As Joseph Ranney was crossing tie
private bridge over the Passumpsic,
which leads from the Lyndon road to
his house-a mile or two above this
place the bridge fell, carrying with il
both Ranney and team. Very strange
ly, neither were hurt, although the
bridge was a complete wreck. The
bridge had.been considered unsafe, and
the selectmen had warned the public
against using it.
The Western Union Telegraph Office
is running in full blast now. H. c.
Bond, an experienced operator, has been
teacher, and he thinks by the last of
this week Mr.. Kelley and Mr.. Ide will
be able to run the office in good shape.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-05-25
Sutton.

Sutton.
j. q. Gordon is drawn for Grand
Juror of this town, and j. P. Otis and
S. S. Dowd for the Petit Jurors.
A. p. Taft is in Boston this week to
purchase his summer stock of goods.
NJ. A. Campbell was thrown from IL
load of boards on Monday of this week,
while going from the village to the
Hollow, and somewhat hurt. The girth
to the harness broke and let the wagon
run on to the horse, and frightened it
so that it ran and cleared itself from
the wagon and threw Mr.. c. hurting his
back considerably.
Uncle Jacob Blake of Lynn, Mass,
formerly of this town, is on Il visit
among his children and friends in this
and other towns. He is 81 years old, is
smart and healthy, but is almost blind.
II. A. Blake, agent Pacific GuanO Co.,
has Just received the third car load of
Guano ut this place for this season, and
is ready to supply all who may want
this valuable fertilizer for late crops.
The next session of the Wheelock
Quarterly Meeting Free VIII Baptist, is
to be at North Danville, commencing
the 29th day of May, and holding over
Thursday following.
We are to have another blacksmith
in the place. Mr.. Charles Nutting who
worked for Mr. Pierce has rented the
shop of f. w. Brockway and COM
menced work.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-05-25

Face with Charming Features may be
rendered actually repulsive by bloches pimples.
Glenn's Sulphur Soap, promptly remedies all COM
plexional blemishes well local eruptions of
the skin. burns, bruises, scads, etc Sold by all
druggists. HiHS Hair and Whisker Dye, Black
or Brown so cents. 1863
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-05-25

As reported last week, the Farmer
issued its last number on Friday. Its
list has been sold to the Boston Guilt
tdtor, and subscribers who have paid
IN advance for the Farmer, will receive
Tie latter paper instead.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-05-25

1t is said that Geo. Tisdale is to
open furniture shop in Wards block.
1t is also said that Charles Dwinell is
going in company with o. w. circuit in
the manufacture of furniture at Pad
docks village.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-05-25

1t is supposed that the Chester
"epot burglar was in town Sunday. A
Ni"h came here very anxious to be car
i'ed towards Canada, and Jerry Drew
sent man north with him. When
news came of the burglary, Geo. Walker
LOOK the Monday night train, hoping to
una him, but the suspected burglar
'lPped him at st. Johns, and Walker
ul'nks he took the train for New York
City.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-05-25

An item in the cost of an education:
The Dartmouth seniors have just paid
hoffman, the photographer, $4,000 for
their class photographs.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-05-25

john j. Lewis from Woodbury., who
has been in Jail in this place five months
for petit larceny, was pardoned by the
Governor the 22d.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-05-25

Cracked Cocoa, made of the best quality of
Cocoa retains the freshness aroma, and nutritious
properties of the fruit Eminent physicians
ommend its use. Your grocer will furnish the
best which is put up by Walter Baker g. Co.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-05-25

Mrs. J. c. Bingham has sold the
vacant lot, corner of Main and Church
streets, to Horace and Franklin Fair
banks. Price, $4,000.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-05-25

DR. Smyth, whose advertisement
appears on the second page, is obliged
TO be absent from town May 30 and 81.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-05-25

Emerson Hall, Esq, brought home a
lake trout from Memphremagog on
Tuesday, which weighed I-2 pounds.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-05-25

There will be an adjourned school
meeting at the Union house next Mon
day evening, at o'clock.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-05-25
East Hardwick.

VIM. Jameson met with a singular
accident on Monday. While removing
the boards from an old barn hay knife,
which lay on the high beams, fell,
striking him first on his chin, laying the
bone bare, and then cutting a deep
cash in his chest. Both wounds bled
profusely, but the surgeon succeeded in
stopping the bleeding and he is now
doing well.
Henry Blake has commenced to take
down his old barns preparatory to build
ing one large one, nearly one hundred
feet long, which will 6e a great i'm
prOvement on his old ones.
Frank Eastman has removed into H.
Deford's house on school street, and j.
Folsom into the house vacated by East
man. Moving seems to he the only
business that is lively just now.
j. Carl Cheney is expected to deliver
Il temperance lecture in the village hall
Friday evening. Subject, Whose fault
is it
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-05-25
Tnral and Stair cNrms.

Frederick F. Kendall has bought
,be Prescott farm, near Four Corners,
paving $1,000.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-05-25
Wheelock.

Wheelock.
Mr.. Samuel Woodmanser has rented
a shoe shop and grocery in Burke, and
intends moving there next week.
Hamden Kelley has moved into one
part of the hotel, leaving the rooms he
has formerly occupied for the use OF the
families now in the house.
Mrs. Sulloway has a good supply OF
millinery goods and judging from the
customers constantly going and coming
we conclude it is the place to trade.
Hiram Thomas has sold one-half of
his farm to Mr.. Smith from Canada,
who has moved into one part of his
house.
The people of South Wheelock have
engaged the services of Rev. 5. 5. Brig
ham for few Sabbaths, with a view OF
retaining him if it is thought best.
There is quite religious awakening
at West WheelOck, under the labors OF
Rev. H. Stiles, several having professed
Il change OF heart.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-05-25
:, Jobnsburv Athenmum.

,,,g,ey AND READING-RooM,-Open from A. NJ.
LIZ" ~, l2N: from to G, and from to 1-2 P. M.
,'ln,ed Wednesday Evenings.
,urcuuEHY-Open Tuesday and Friday.
All W. w. THAYER Librarian.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-05-25

Charles II. Locke has bought the
Abial Cheney place in East st. Johns
bury price $1,000.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-05-25
Lyndonville.

Lyndonville.
G. p. Smith has exchanged his stock
of goods for VIM. Young's dwelling
house and land. Young reserves a
building lot forty feet square. Loren
Prescott has been engaged by Young to
work in the store. "Billy" keeps his
old position ut the passenger depot.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-05-25
sHarriaaes.
~ Marriages and Deaths inserted free.
Obituaries, sir cents line.

In st. Johnsbury, May 20, at the residence of
B. S. Hastings Esq, by Rev. B. NJ. Tillotson, Mr.
William d. Babcock to Miss Emma d. Morrill,
both of Springfield, Mass
In st. Johnsbury, April 1s, by Rev. G. Ii. Wal
lace, Mr.. Dennis Burbank and Miss Alice N.
Cushman, all of 81. Johnsbury.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-05-25

A Greenwood girl from Passumpsic,
died suddenly Tuesday night at her
sisters, Mrs. Charles Cooks in Dan
vile, where she was visiting.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-05-25

State Assayer Hayes of Massachu-
sets, warns people against using Paris
green, or any other mineral poison, on
potato vines. He considers it very dan
gerous. We shall print his warning in
full next week.