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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-10-05
A New Patent.

n NEW 3aCenC.
Among the Letters Patents recently
issued, we notice one dated Sept. III, to
Franklin Fail banks and Luke G. Spen-
Ger, of st. Johnsbury, jointly, for ''lm-
provement in Platform Scales" We
understand this is for use by cloth man
ufacturers and is so ingeniously ar
ranged as to show at a glance, when a
roll of cloth containing any given num-
Der of yards is placed upon the plat
form, what the cloth will weigh pei
yard, and at the same time the aggre-
gate weight of the entire roll. In the
manufacture of wooden cloths it is de-
sirable to weigh each roll as it is taken
from the loom, and dividing the gross
weight by the number of yards therein,
to determine in which direction and
how much the weight per yard varies
from the standard. This invention
saves the trouble of the mathematical
operation, by showing at once the
weight per yard by inspection. This
patent is assigned to E. & L. Fairbanks
& Co.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-10-05
Off the Track.

A wheel of a car on the extra freight
train which came down over the p. & o.
Thursday afternoon, broke in a ledge
above Fairbanks village, and the car
run off the track, but kept in line and
the irregularity was not discovered I'M
til after passing the trestle bridge over
Sleeper's river, when it broke cOnnec-
ton and four or five cars were piled up
promiscuously, splitting the freight and
damaging three of the cars badly. No
one on the train was injured, and the
track was cleared SO that the mail train
west passed at nine o'clock same eve
ning-nearly four hours late. On ex-
aiming the track, it was found the car
had run nearly half mile on the
sleepers, including the run across the
bridge. If it had gone over while on
the bridge, or on the high embankment
at Water street, the disaster might have
been more serious. The loss to the
road is some four or five hundred dol
lars.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-10-05
The End of a Dissipated Life.


About five o'clock on "Wednesday
afternoon of last week, the police APP
pretended Geo. A. Farnham on Rail
road street, intoxicated, and otherwise
in an unpresentable condition before
the public. He was taken to Jail. About
seven o'clock the same evening, an at
tendant at the Jail found Farnham upon
the bed, apparently in deep sleep.
He drew the bedclothes over him and
left the Jail. About nine O'Clock same
evening Mr.. Preston returned home,
and on being told by some of the pris-
oners that there was trouble in Farm
hams cell, as they had heard him groan-
ing, he went to his cell and found
Farnham lying upon his face, dead
He summoned medical attendance, who
decided that he died in fit. His re-
mains were taken in charge by the over
seer of the poor. Farnham had been q
very dissipated man for number OF
years, and latterly had taken opium
more or less. 1t TRANSFERRED that on the
day of his death he had taken boil
opium and liquor quite freely. His age
was about 46 years. George was soT
of Aaron Farnham, for many years resi-
dent of Paddock village, and was 6
bright, good hearted and well-disposed
boy but he fell in with bad COM
panions, took to drink, and for years
he has been a worthless wreck. AND
this is what whiskey drinking will dc
every time; and still there are young
men in this place, and twO-thirds grown
boys, that are practicing for Farmland
shoes, and will be sure to take then
unless they turn short about.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-10-05
Stepped Out to Save Arrest.

Among those who sold liquor at the
fair, was one Joseph Ivers. He found
the police were after him, and suddenly
left town. He has a family here which
he will be likely to come after some
time. People will learn by-and-by,
that liquor selling in this town is not
only the meanest business, but pays the
poorest of any that is followed.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-10-05
An Aged Horse.


In digging for the foundation of the
new church, last week, the wOrkmen ex-
humed the skeleton of horse. This
horse must have been planted there
before the first church was built, which
was 50 years ago this summer; and
when the present building was erected
80 years ago-the workmen did not
go low enough to find the old horses
and pump-lOgs, and other filling which
a thorough excavation at this time has
revealed. When it is known that so
years ago there was deep ravine where
the French bakery and the church now
stand, and that in passing from the
hotel north on Main street, one had to
descend and then ascend a steep hill. the
situation will he better understood.
Sixty years ago potash stood where
they are erecting the new church, and
the present North Church stands where
there was a pottery IS years ago.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-10-05
Walden.

Walden.
The house and barn, with about five
tons of hay, on the Calvin Kittredge
place, were burned the 18th ult. The
place was owned by Dennis Cox. Loss
about 5000. Insured in Vermont Mu-
tual for $500. Fire believed to be in
cendiary.
Lyman Utley died Sept. 1S, aged SO.
He suffered from paralysis for the past
18 months. A few weeks ago he fell
while attempting to walk with canes,
and broke his hip badly, which was the
immediate cause of his death.
The Free Christian Church will COM
mence series of meetings at the North
meeting house, on Thursday evening
Oct. Ii, to continue over the Sabbath
1t is expected that brethren from abroad
will be present to help; and all are
invited.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-10-05
The Soldiers Reunion.

The annual reunion of the Vermont
Cavalry regiment and the Officers, will
be held in this place the Oath and 25th
instants. The cavalry boys will have
their time Wednesday evening, with a
free supper rendered by the citizens.
Gems. Wells and "Beauregard" 1.-THE
blacksmith are expected, and all mem
bers of the cavalry are invited. The
officers reunion will be on Thursday.
Public exercises win be held in town
hall, probably, with an address by Col.
Roswell Farnham of Bradford, aud
music by the orchestra. A quartet will
furnish music at the ''spread," which
will be at the st. Johnsbury House. A
fine affair is anticipated, and we trust
it will so prove.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-10-05

Lyndon.
Horace H. Miller, Myron Miller, and
Geo. L. Mathewson have formed a
partnership for the manufacturing of
butter tubs, and will erect building
40x60 feet, near the Pass. r. R. paint
shop. The machines to be used are
those recently invented by H. H. Miller.
Byron Cheney and Tom McEwen
have united their fortunes in the meat
business. They will keep a market in
the basement of Mathewson's block, and
will also run a. cart.
The "ModOcs" played game of base
ball last Saturday with club from
East Burke, beating them by score OF
70 to 10.
Large crops on Lyndon Hill this year.
Geo. M. Prescott raised 100 baskets OF
corn on one acre; E. H. Ruggles SO
bushels of wheat on one acre, from two
bushels sown and T. w. Parker 270
bushels oats from 81 acres averaging
more than ~ bushels per acre.
E. Hubbard Fisher is 70 years old,
and has lived on the farm now occupied
by him on Lyndon Hill, for II years.
Harley Streeter is paying 35 cents fol
potatoes this week.
At the time of the Democratic flag
raising last fall, dinner was engaged FOL
the speaker and the members of the
band, at c. E. Ruggles' hotel. Ruggles
would like to have somebody pay the
bill, but nobody seems to know any
thing about it. Ruggles thinks there is
some 'tfraud" in the Democratic party.
Robert Pettigrew is president of the
Driving Park Association, and Henry
Chase is secretary.
Captain Haskins who works in the
Pass. R. r. wood shop, was badly in
jured last Monday. While at work by
circular saw block of wood was
caught by the saw in some way, anG
was thrown against Haskins' head will
great force. He has been derangei
nearly all the time since the accident.
The new box factory was dedicated
last Thursday night by grand hop, Al
which rs couples were in attendance
Music was furnished by Hough's bant
of Lebanon, N. Fl.
There are seventy-nine licensed dog
in this town.
About two hundred dollars have beef
subscribed by citizens for the purchas,
of instruments for the proposed new
band.
Geo. Kilby, formerly master mechani
on the Pass. R. R., and now of Elkhart
Ind, is in town, as witness in the sui
of Robert Laird VS.. the Pass. r. r. Co
The Passumpsic railroad took SO car
into White River Junction, last Mon
day.
j Conductor Bailey and engineer Goss
who were suspended few weeks ago
were re-instated and resumed work las
Monday. 1t will be remembered tina
they were in charge of the excursio
train that did not run into the freight
but which came very near it.
i q. E. Folsom, Sup't of the Pass. r. r
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-10-05
East Hardwick.


John Nutting of Mortified, MIMI,
was in town visiting his father last
week. He is president of the North
field bank, which was entered and rob-
bed last year, and the cashier killed by
band of Missouri ruffians. He reports
that all but two of the robbers were
killed or captured.
Cornelius Cole has six or eight chop
pers cutting wood for the railroad CON-
pany. He pays them forty cents pei
cord.
The latest story of the progress OF
the Colorado beetle comes from a
farmer in this town who says that he
found potatoes in which whole colonies
of beetles had made themselves COM
Portable homes, by eating out the inside
of the potatoes and stopping up the
holes by which they entered.
j. R. Delano and L. D. Hyde have
the credit of having the first telephone
in town.
This is the s'seventh year, so that q
large crop of beechnuts is expected
Partridges and squirrels will have a fine
feast.
Willis Houston, our station agent
who has been sick for month past, has
regained his health so as to be in his
Office again.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-10-05

The universal verdict is that there
was never such fall as the present.
No killing frOsts to date, with mercury
up to rs and 80 degrees-some of the
DAYS. A storm has been threatening
for two or three days, but has not ar
rived as we go to press.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-10-05

"A rush of advertising and other
matter at late hour, crowds out con-
siderable copy prepared for this paper,
including town locals and notices of
new advertisements.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-10-05
Danyille.

Danville.
Under the head of 'Jail Solo," the
last Star has the following: This Jail
building was erected in 1887, when the
county seat was at Danville. 1t was a
very substantial edifice and among the
noted prisoners who have been confined
in its walls is Bristol Bill. There were
but few prisoners ever fortunate enough
to escape when once safely lodged be-
hind the bars, John Floyd and man
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-10-05
FOR SALE: A GOOD PASTURE.
Near St. Johnsburv Village.

Said Pasture lies just above Paddock's Village
and is easily accessible. 1t is well fenced, and has
plenty Of trimming water, and quarry Of stone foI
building fencing purposes. Is good soil and will
keep eight cows through the season. More than
two-thirds of it will make good tillage land. This
pasture is for sale to close up the estate of jacob
wanting a piece of that Size Low terms viii bs
given upon application to
C. F. DEAN, Administrator.
st. Johnsbury, VT, Oct. 3, 1877. s7-es
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-10-05
st. Johnsbury Centre.

st. Johnsbury Centre.
The Sabbath school concert at the
Congregational church last Sunday eve
ming, was one of the pleasantest occa-
sions in this place for long time. Re-
marks were made by Revs. Edward T.
Fairbanks, R. S. Cross and H. T. Jones.
The children performed their parts very
well.
There has been recently two new fur
naces put into the church and the vestry
has been enlarged. The Congregational
church organist received present from
the society of $17 last Sabbath.
Quite a number from this place have
taken advantage of the cheap rates to
Montreal this week. A number are GO
ing next week, if arrangements can be
made with the road to carry for the
same fare.
Mrs. John Bacon, who has been out
of health fol some time past, has now
gone to Boston where she is improving
slowly.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-10-05
Barnet.


Butter begins to go to market; about
200 tubs being shipped from here Mon
day. Prices vary, but the farmers seem
to think they are not very high.
There were 81 live hogs CARED at
this station Monday. Moses Gilfillan
and Sherb. Moore had 40, and VIM.
Kicker %. Five cents per pound was
paid for the best. A car load was ship
ped from here two weeks ago.
Capt. Robert Laird's suit against the
Pass. r. R. Co., to recover damages for
his store and goods burned here some
years ago, is having Il second trial at
Haverhill, N. H., this week, and quite
number of people from this place are
there as witnesses.
B. r. Wallace and Stillman Hazelton,
who control the water supply of some
half dozen families in the village, hav-
ing put down some new pipe, have got
good stream started, and there is now
some prospect of having running water
on Church street this winter.
j. w. Brock of Montpelier, has bought
of Geo. P. Blair, executor, the house
owned by the late Meranda Farrow
Mr.. and Mrs. Trussell of NOrrisviIle
have moved into it.
w. Fl. Burbank, the merchant, has
put up lamp post, and sets big light
out dark nights to let people see where
he trades.
DR.. Gleason is having his Island Side
mansion more completely finished, ant
is building an extensive veranda.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-10-05

Mr.. John Houghton of Waterford,
brings us some of the second crop of
red raspberries, and Mr.. Josiah Ward
of this town, mature apple and full
blown blossom on the same stem.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-10-05

Mr. Emerson Hall, who has been
ont of business for number of months,
is putting choice line of groceries and
family provisions into the same store
with Boynton's hardware, in Union
ploeE
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-10-05

There will be no term of the Su-
preme court in this county this fall, all
the cases standing adjourned to the gen.
eral term at Montpelier in November.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-10-05
neaths.

AT West Barnet, Sept. 81, John Brock aged 81.
In Greensboro, Sept. %, Mrs S. Hartman,
daughter of Moses Sheppard.
In Waterford, Sept. %, Martha E, wife of A. E.
Powers, aged 80 years and months.
In East Concord, Sept H. Mrs. Betsy P. DURHAM,
aged II.
At West Danville, Sept. 90, Laura R., wife Of
s. NJ. Porter, aged 81.
In Lyndon, Sept. 10, Luna c., widow of Reuben
Pike, aged u years, and months.
In Portland, Me-, Sept. 25, at the residence of his
brother, Martin A. Way of Sutton, aged 81 years.
The remains were brought to Sutton for burial.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-10-05
Sunday Services.


Last Sabbath Rev. H. L. Fuller
preached at East st. Johnsbury, Rev.
j. P. Humphrey having gone to the
meeting of the American Board at Prov
idence. Rev. Mrs. Perkins preach
ed at the Universalist Church last Sab
bath, and is expected to do So next
Lords day. Rev. A. M. FOlger, of
the Methodist Church, preached at the
North Church the Both, in exchange
with Rev. H. w. Jones, and gave an
excellent and timely discourse from the
text "Take heed how We hear" He
spoke with much cordiality and feeling
of the union movement in the churches
of this state at the present time.
Mr.. G. S. Frost of Lewiston Seminary,
preached at the Free Baptist Church
last Sabbath, to the great acceptance of
the congregation.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-10-05
Concord.

Concord.
FIREs.-On last Thursday afternoon,
the dry house of the starch mill belong
ing to Kidder & McGregory of East
Concord, was burned, together with
about fourteen tons of starch. Insured
for ST., 400--loss some more. About
eight tons of starch had already been
removed, and how the fire took is q
mystery, but believed to be wholly ac-
cidental.
About five o'clock Tuesday morning
the barn of R. S. Bailey of West Con-
cord was discovered on fire, and thai
together with two hogs, were consumed
also the dwelling house. Loss 5 900
insured for $500. The fire is supposed
to have been set by tramp who lodged
in the barn, and who enjoyed thou
sand dollar smoke after his refreshing
slumbers.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-10-05

The connection has been made be-
tween Stiles Pond and the reservoir on
Summer street, and the Aqueduct Co.
are now prepared for dreuth. The
pressure from the Pond is greater
than anticipated there being no diff
Guilty in forcing water into the reservoir
up by Barker hill, some 200 feet above
Fairbanks village.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-10-05

HASWELL CHAPTER, NO. IL, r. A. M.
Regular communication Friday on or before the
ull of the moon. R. P. CUNNINGHAM, Sec'y.
A Good Domestic sulphur Bath can be in
stantly prepared by taking cake of GLENN's Sui
PHUR SOAP into the bath-tub. Such an expedient
will, to slang phrase, knock the spots Off
any victim of cutaneous blemishes Sold by all
druggists. HILLS HAIR AND WHISPER DYE, Black
or Brown, so cents. 96-ee
What can sufferers with Kidney Bladder or
Urinary Diseases, require more than prompt re-
lief and speedy cureq HUNTS REMEDY prompt
ly relieves and is sure cure. Pain in the Side,
Loins and back, Gravel Diabetes, Dropsy, and
Brights Disease are cured by HUNTS REMEDY.
Family Physicians prescribe HUNTS REMEDY
in their practice.
CLARKEs TooTH ACHE DROPS cure instantly.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-10-05

Senator Morrill, of Vermont has writ
ten to Washington stating that the
Bartholdi fountain, supposed to be
bronze, is worth all the government
paid for it-$6, 0O0-even if it is painted
| iron.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-10-05

Our friends have been very kind
in furnishing us Mother Shipton's
Prophecy, and we give the same on the
outside, together with some interesting
facts in separate item. In the articles
referred to, the origin of the verse is
placed at 1888. We have since learned
that it was published in l446, and is
now preserved in the British Museum.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-10-05

Ryegate.
The Quarterly communion service at
the First Presbyterian church, at South
Ryegate, is to be held next Sabbath.
The Rev. Mr.. Floyd from Princeton
College, is expected to assist the Rev.
Mr.. Finney upon the. occasion, and is
also expected to supply the pulpit for a
few weeks.
Alex. Dunnette, ESQ.,, has opened a
law Office at South Ryegate, over Sly &
Darling's store.
The house of Rev. Jas. M. Beattie,
pastor of the Reformed Presbyterian
church in Ryegate, was besieged by a
surprise party on the evening of the
25th ult., which came rendering con-
CALCULATIONS and heartiest good will on
this, the sixty-sixth anniversary of his
birth. Mr.. Beattie had been advised TO
attend to some business at st. Johns
bury, in order that preparations might
he made for the reception of the guests,
but to be back by seven o'clock, as he
would be wanted. AS is usual on such
occasions, liberal supply of pro-
visions was brought and the table
bountifully spread, and Hastily decOra-
ted; but the most conspicuous thing in
the arrangement of the table, was a
motto, "God Bless our Pastor" in the
form of semi-circle, resting upon stan
dards, beautifully wrought and twined
with evergreen. This stood in the cen
tire of the table, and around it were
displayed to the best advantage, vases
filed with flowers, and viands to tempt
the most fastidious. The whole house
was thrown open for the pleasure of the
guests, and every one enjoyed the sur
prise of the pastor on his arrival al
half-past seven. He was shortly after
conducted to his study and seated in al
elegant easy chair, which was presented
him by the people, besides a handsome
sum of money. Mr.. Beattie has labored
faithfully here for the space of thirty
three years, having greatly built uI
and increased his church.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-10-05

Quite number from this place are
at the meeting of the American Board
at Providence this week, among others,
Sir Thaddeus and Prof Henry Fair
banks, Gov. Fairbanks and wife, Rev.
Henry w. Jones, Messrs. Geo. D. Stew
ems and A. B. Noyes.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-10-05
China Wedding.

About forty friends and neighbors of
Horace H. Wheeler and wife met at
their house Monday evening, to remind
them that they had been married TWEEN
ty years. 1t was surprise to the host
and hostess, but when the feast of good
things was spread, and the bouquets of
flowers brought forward, backed up by
nice set of china ware and other pres
ents, they were quite overcome, and
expressed their gratitude in happy
way. After several hours spent in a
pleasant social time, the guests depart
ed, wishing them joy, and golden
wedding by-and-by.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-10-05

There is curiosity in Matthews
& Pettengill's window. 1t is cucum-
Der 4 feet and 9 inches long, and weighs
II pounds. 1t is called California Gu
cumber, aud is warranted good for
eleven ''summer complaints.n
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-10-05
Bristol Bill,s False kew

In taking down the Jail at Danville,
the workmen found carefully concealed
on little projection in the privy vault,
the key made by Bristol Bill, and with
which it is said he unlocked all the cell
doors and let all the prisoners together
1t came to the keepers notice that this
was done, but the key could never be
found, and remained in its retirement
for % years. This key is curiosity.
The. shaft, which is eight or ten inches
long, is an old tin dipper handle, filed
with zinc, which Bill tore up from I'M
der the stove and melted aud run into
it, thus making it heavier and stronger.
A cross-piece at the end made of the
same material, gave chance for pur-
chase. The part of the key that turned
the lock, was made of tin tubes, also
hlled with zinc, and strengthened by
ten-penny nails in the centre, driven
through the shaft. Altogether it is a
pretty formidable key, and is good
piece of workmanship, considering the
tools and appliances the maker had. 1t
was doubtless Bill's intention to unlock
the outer door also, but he was unable
reach the lock through the diamond"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-10-05
MERIToRIoUs ARTICLES.

MERITORIOUS ARTICLES.
Patch work, Laura Laird rs
I'd, Mrs A B Stark sc
Log cabin quilt, - rs
I'd, Mrs F A Pierce sc
Knit spread, Mrs John Proctor 7s
I'd, Mrs Allen Page sc
Hearth rug (by girl ii yrs) A P
Hawley %
Hearth rug, Mrs S w Russell sc
Table cloth, j S Stanton %
Carriage robe, Mrs Maria Barker 0(
I'd, Mrs John H. Paddock, rs
Gents scalf, Mrs n w Carlton sc
ID, Belle Cheney %
Farmers frOck, Mrs A Hunter sc
Breakfast shawl, Mrs C r Aver sc
I'd, Mrs John B Aver %
Mems hose, Mrs C Nelson %
I'd, c -, Hardwick %
Sofa pillow, do do sc
Wool blankets, Helen Graves sc
Carriage robe, Mrs G l. Gilmore 75
I'd, Mrs F F Fletcher sc
Patchwork, (ehild 5 yrs old) Gertie
L Woods q
Cardigan jacket, Mrs r Spaulding 81
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1877-10-05

The original Danville Jail key mot
the one made by Bristol Bill) was hang
ing in the window of the First National
Bank yesterday. 1t is longer and
heavier than the one Bill made, and it
is large enough and heavy enough to
knock down a man OF horse.