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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1878-07-12
Lyndonville.

Lyndonville.
The CELEBRATION.-We cOndense
our account of the celebration at this
place from the Boston Journal of Sat
urday: The seventh annual reunion of
the Grange Association was the chief
attraction. After the usual prelimina-
ries peculiar to the order, the meeting,
held in the grove of the Lyndon camp
meeting grounds, opened with prayer
by the Rev. Mr.. Tabor of Burke, fol-
lowed by the reading of the Declaration
of independence by the Rev. Mr.. Aus
tin of St. Johnsbury an appropriate
selection by the Grange choir being
rendered, the principal address of the
day was delivered 10y the State Grange
lecturer, Hon. q. E. Jameson of Orleans
county; subject, "PrOductive Indus
try" Following the address brief re-
marks were made by the officers of the
Association, the sentiments expressed
tending TO show there the marked sue
cess and growth of the grange move
ment. The first meeting of the Lyndon
Trotting Park Association opened to-
day, with twenty-five entries-seven
for the purse of 800, eight for that of
$50, and seven in the class competing
for the 5000 purse. Special trains were
run from White River junction and
SherbroOke. The attendance was es-
timated at 1000. During the afternoon
grand parade by the Bradford Guards
and Posts of the G.. A. R., was made a
particular feature of the occasion.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. w. Ingraham were
surprised by about thirty of their friends
last Saturday, who came to remind
them that it was the fifteenth anniver-
sary of their wedding. A goodly num-
Der of presents were left, as mementoes
of the occasion.
On July Sd, Mr.. and Mrs. Gilmore j.
Quimby were called upon by large
number of their friends, who helped
them to celebrate the fifth anniversary
of their marriage, and left numerous
presents as remembrances of their visit.
A. N. Bryant of st. Johnsbury, drove
a six horse coach between the trotting
grounds and the Union House, the
Fourth. While bringing load down
to dinner his coach broke down, and
during the remainder of the day he did
a good business carrying passengers on
a lumber wagon.
G. M. Campbell of Sutton, was in
town last week buying wool. He paid
25 cents for unwashed and 80 cents for
washed, and as this was two or three
cents better than our buyers had any
orders TO pay, Campbell got consider
able wool, much to the disgust of some
of our local buyers.
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Waterford.

Waterford.
One hundred or more people assem-
bled at the residence of Lorenzo Green
the 4th, it being the Seth birth day of
his mother. Her entire family of chill
dren, fourteen in number, were all pres
ent-fOur that reside in the state of
Massachusetts, two in California, and
the others in different parts of Vermont.
The occasion brought out many old
time acquaintance in and out of town.
Dinner was served from the bountifully
laden tables, of all kinds of luxuries,
gotten up by the several ladies' after
which, Hon. F. R. Carpenter gave
historical sketch of the school district
from the time this venerable lady moved
into it, then an almost unbrOken wilder
ness, to the present time. 1t was lis
tened to with particular interest. Sim
con Huse also made some remarks ap-
pertaining to family relations, in his
usual pleasing way. Afterwards the
sentiment, 1.-The day we celebrate" was
responded to by E. L. Hovey, review
ing the history of the country from the
time the Pilgrims landed to the present
time. 1t was both interesting and in
structive. Although it was not his
purpose to say anything in regard to
politics, it being independence day, he
was afraid he could not do Justice to
this venerable lady who had reared so
large a family, all Republicans, with
out. He had no political animosity
toward any one still he believed those
termed eopperheads in time of the civil
war had the same relation to the Re-
publican party that guanO had under a
corn hill. Charles Ross, veteran of
Andersonville, was called upon to give
an account of his life and treatment
while in prison, which was most heart
rending. He said he did not like to
talk about it, it was bad enough to
think of.
1t was matter of gratitude by all
present, that this old lady had fallen
into such kind and indalgent hands to
spend her old age,-e Mr.. and Mrs.
Lorenzo Green. The 6ower Waterford
choir was present and added to the en-
joyment of the day by singing national
pieces. After singing the Star Spangled
Banner, and three rousing cheers for
the Union and the ladies, the company
went their way home, feeling they had
a pleasant time.
ONE WHO WAS THERE.
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Excursion from stanstead.

The Congregational church at Stan
stead, of which Rev. j. L. Litch is pas
tor, propose to make an excursion to
this place, on Friday of this week. The
party will include the Sunday School
and all who call that church their home,
to the number perhaps of 125. They
expect to arrive OIL the morning nine
o'clock mail train, returning on same
train at five P. M. This will give them
the day here, which will be used III
looking over our town, and IN other
ways as seems best when the time
comes. They will dine at the st. Johns
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bury House at twelve o'clock. 1t will
be proper thing to do, for those of
our citizens who can, to show these ex-
cursionists some little attention, and
make their stay here as agreeable as
possible. This excursion is planned
and all expenses paid, by Mr.. Stephen
Foster, who has taken deep interest
in this church and Sunday school, and
who conceived the idea of celebrating
his I'D birthday in the best of all ways
making others happy.
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patriotism. 1t would take too much
room to give full description of the
various exercises of the day, from the
ringing of the bells at sunrise, to the
close of the fire works in the evening,
and-well, let it suffice by saying that
everything passed off tremendously,
every body had good time, and no
accident occurred to mar the harmony
of the occasion.
Mr.. Edward Daniels of this village,
was burned badly last Thursday eve
ming, by the upsetting of kerosene
lamp. When retiring he was taken
with fainting fit, and fell against the
stand and upon the floor, the lamp fall
ing upon him. His son in an adjoining
room heard the noise and went to his
assistance and smothered the flames.
Mr.. Daniels legs were burned badly.
This was Providential escape from a
horrible death. If other parties in the
house had not been awake and heard
the noise, the results would certainly
have been serious. Mr.. Daniels has the
sympathy of his neighbors as he is a
sober and industrious man.
Our farmers are improving every
moment of this fine weather, getting
their hay. The crop in this vicinity
will be nearly an average. Many farms
are cutting more than last year.
Mr.. o. N. Colby, who had his foot
amputated short time since, caused
by the injury last winter while chop
ping in the woods, WAS out for the first
time the fourth, when he rode to the
village.-Mr. Joseph Huse is confined
to his bed, and no hopes of his recovery
are entertained.-Mr N. H. Eaton is
improving, and is so as to be up.
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STATE OF VERMONT. ESSEX DISTRICT SIS
y In Probate Court held at Guldhall within
and for said District the 9Th day of July
A. D., 1878.
An instrument purporting to be the last will and
testament of John Wheeler, late of Concord in
said district, deceased being presented to Court
by George E. Goodall, Esq, the Executor therein
named for Probate:
1t is ordered by said Court, that all persons con-
cerned therein be notified to appear at a session of
said Court to be held at the Probate Office in Guild
hail. on the 26th day of July, A D.. 1878
and show cause, if any they may have, against
the Probate of the said will for which pur-
pose it is further ordered, that copy of the
record of this order be published three weeks
SUCCESSFULLY in the Caedonian, printed at St
JOhnsbury, previous to said time appointed for
hearing.
WM H. HARTSHORN Judge.
A true copy of record, Attest,
37-39 VIM. H. HARTSHORN Judge.
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STATE OF VERMONT, CALEDONIA DISTRICT, SIS
- In Probate Court held at the Probate Office in
st. JOhnsbury, in said district the 9th day OF
July. A. ID. 1878.
Charles 7 A: Humphrey, administrator upon the
estate of Lewis Jenkins, late of Burke in said
district deceased, presents his administration ae
count for examination and allowance, and makes
application for decree of distribution and par
ttion of the estate of said deceased
WhereupOn it is ordered by said Court, that said
account and said application be referred to a SEES
sion thereof to be held at the Probate Office in said
St Johnsbury. on the 3lst day of July, A. d. 1873
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 newspaper pub
hshed 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
have, why said account should not be allowed, and
such decree made.
By the Court Attest
HENRY FRENCH. Register
A true copy of Record, Attest,
37-39 HENRY FRENCH Register.
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West Concord.

ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.-Andrew b.
nett, young man about 10 years old,
son of Luther Bonett, undertook to kill
himself Sunday night. He had been
keeping company with a young lady
for some time, and on the Fourth they
rode together. In the evening he asked
her to accompany him to supper at the
strawberry festival, when she declined,
giving as a reason that her folks did
not wish her to go with him. On Sun
day evening this young lady, who is
only about Is years old, went into Cur
tbs Stacey's,-One of the neighbors,-
and BOnett followed her there, and
asked her to tell him what she had
heard unfavOrable to his character, etc.
She told him some things she had heard,
when he bid her goodbye, and drawing
out small jack-knife made lunge in
the direction where he thought his
heart might be located. The blade
penetrated rib which stopped its pro-
gress. A variation of fourth of an
inch would have proved fatal. The
excitement in Mr.. Stacy's parlOr for a
little time, was something unusual for
Il quiet Sunday evening. Bonett was
out on Tuesday, pretty well again but
rather sore. He says he does not re-
member anything after he babe the girl
goodbye. Neither the girl nor her
parents are blamed for their course.
The girl is too young, and Bonett is not
worthy of her, anyway.
A three or four years old son of A. G..
Parsons, the miller, went into his
fathers mill OH Tuesday, and in some
way got wound up upon revolving
shaft, and had his clothes nearly all
torn off him, and severe cut in his
cheek about an inch long back from his
mouth. No bones were broken, and it
is hoped no serious injury is received.
The father was present and stopped the
machinery.
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A Novel Postal or Letter Balance.

Col. Franklin Fairbanks has received
letters patent for Improvement in
Weighing Scales," issued May 81, 1878.
The Improvement applies to the grad
uated- beam portion of the scale, which
in a simple and effective manner COM
bines the graduations of both the Eng
fish and Metric systems, or ''ounce" and
''gram" rates. In many foreign coun-
tries letter rate is fifteen grams, (met-
ric) or IL and sixty three one hundredth
grains more than half an ounce. A few
that Is grams should be half an ounce
and that should be a letter rate in the
United States. The post masters at
once found themselves in trouble, for
not having metric scales, they were
charging double rates on letters which
weighed more than half an ounce, and
less than fifteen grams. A call at once
came from all quarters for metric letter
balances, and it was not until this in
vention was brought to the notice of
the Government postal committee, that
the special call could be met. The
Government has already ordered sew
eral thousands, and the post offices are
being supplied. The improvement con-
sists in socketing the graduated end of
the beam upon the pivoted or fulcrum
end. The beam is notched on both
edges and graduated on both sides-one
side in ounces and fractions, the other
in gram rates. The pOise slides and is
provided with two index points cores
ponding with each side of the beam.
When the metric side is desired for use,
a spring is lifted and the beam is re-
vOlved with the pOise, half round, when
it is ready for use. And again the same
operation when the ounce side is desired
for use. 1t will thus be seen that one
beam and one pOise give the weights
of both the English and metric system
complete.
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The Governors Reception.--A Brilliant

The Governors Reception. "A Brilliant
Affair
Probably not many who read Gov.
Fairbanks's brief and modest invitation
to an informal reception at his residence
on the evening of the Fourth, had the
remOtest idea either of the beauty and
extent of the preparations for entertain
ment, or the very large number of peO-
pie who would be present. The dec
oratiOns of the house and grounds,
which had been in progress for day or
two, gave an idea to a few who knew of
it, that something unusual in beauty
and scope was going on. The residence
was beautifully draped with flags and
bunting, while over the main entrance
was the word WELCOME, in large illu-
minated letters. The extensive grounds
about the house were very tastefully
decorated, the avenues and paths being
arched and hung with Chinese lanterns,
while every tree about the premises,
and the fences on the three streets which
OuCIOSC tHC ali Will
ferent colored lights from the hundreds
of lanterns which lighted up the entire
surroundings and gave the finest effects,
reminding one of the fairy scenes of
romance.
By dusk the people began to assem-
BILE, and for half hour or more they
strolled through the grounds admiring
and enjoying the rare beauty of the
occasion. Soon after eight O'clock the
doors of the house were thrown open,
and for two hours and more there was
steady line of gentlemen and ladies
passing through, paying their respects
to the Governor and Mrs. Fairbanks,
who took them all by the hand and had
pleasant word for each. The Gov
ernor was assisted by Col. Albert w.
Hastings, one of his staff. About nine
o'clock refreshments began to be served
from long tables spread in the new
green house, and under canopies on the
lawn. Some thirty walters distributed
ice cream and cake and lemonade to
the multitudes who had gathered.
Meanwhile the st. Johnsbury orchestra
were playing choice selections on the
verandah, and a double male quartette
filled in the pauses with fine vocal
music suitable to the occasion. AS soon
as it was fairly dark, rockets were sent
up from the surrounding high grounds,
and these together with mines exploded
on the lawn, kept the scene one blaze
of light and beauty until late hour.
The people present could have been
numbered by thousands. 1t included
almost every body in town-men, wO-
men and children. Few of the older
ones present, and none of the younger,
had ever before witnessed a scene so
beautiful and tasteful, and to say that
it was thoroughly enjoyed, and that the
mass of the community were gratified
and greatly pleased, is speaking quite
modestly and tamely of the most brill
liant affair our town has witnessed.
Notwithstanding the crowd, and the
fact that all classes were represented,
no acts of lawlessness or even rudeness
were exhibited, but good manners and
politeness prevailed. To very many
this was the best fourth of July in their
lives, and we venture to add that among
those who enjoyed it the most, were
those who planned for and contributed
so much to the enjoyment of their towns
people.
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book of Esther on badger-skin parch-
ment, believed to be twelve hundred
years old.
The iron and sulphur springs are at
tracing goodly number of visitors,
some of whom have come from New
Orleans.
The New York and White Mountain
express train, put on last week, is well
patrOniZed
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Hardwick.

daruW1ck.
A correspondent had the pleasure of
eating a portion of squash of the
growth of 1877, on the 9th inst. 1t was
kept by Mrs. Harvey Bailey.
Last week was good week for hay
ing. and was well improved by hay
makers. The crop proves to be better
than appearances indicated two weeks
ago.
The glorious Fourth was celebrated
at Hardwick by appropriate cannon
salutes, Grafton by H. E. Carter, Esq,
fire works etc. Some scOundrel drop
ped lighted match into the box con-
tanning the fireworks, and they nearly
all "went Off at once, endangering the
lives of the people near by as well as
jeopardizing the village from fire.
The p. & o. wood shed at the "Bend"
took fire the Fourth, by sparks from an
engine, but was discovered in season to
put out the fire after a small hole was
burned through the roof.
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TIM ES,''
THE REMEDY,

A palliative if not cure for the above complaint
may be had by buying your Groceries at Ides and
paying the CASH. For instance you can buy there
for Cash
Barrel of Best White Wheat Flour for $3.50
Good "a " 500
Bushel of Old Corn Meal for 80
Ten lb. sack of Sifted Northern Corn Meal for 30
- White Wheat Graham for SO
'' Rye Meal for .25
Is Dat 40
Six lb. sack of Hecker's prepared B. W. Flour 40
Bushel of New Corn Meal for so
" Coarse Salt for AZ
Eighteen bars of Soap q lib. not lb.) for LOO
We also have a small stock of Canned Goods
which will be sold low for CASH.
37-39 EFT. & n. K. IDE.
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The Fourth.

The night before the fourth of July
was very quiet in this place-thanks to
the good sense of the boys, or the trus-
tees, or police, or all together. There
was no celebration hele during the day,
but a good many people went to Lyn-
donville, and some family and neigh
bOrhood picnics were held in the woods
around. The evenings entertainment
was of character to put all upon their
good behaviour and their honor, and
we did not hear of or see any drunken
ness OF rowdyism of any sort. In this
respect as well as some others, it was a
model celebration day.
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Don't be Deceived. Many persons say T.,
haven't got the Consumption" when asked to cure
Ihelr Cough with Shiloh's Consumption Cure
DO they not know that Coughs lead to Consump-
ton and remedy that will cure Consumption
VIII certainly and surely cure a cough or any lung
OF throat trouble. We know it will cure when al
others fail and our faith in it is positive that we
VIII refund the price paid if you receive no benefit
LIS not this fair proposition. Price 10 cts so cts
ana q 10 per bottle. For lame Chest Back or Side
use Shiioh's Porous Plaster, Price IS cts.
Why will you suffer with Dyspepsia and liver
complaint, Constipation and general debility when
youcan get at our store Shiloh,s system VftaIizer
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The Hay Crop.


1t is evident from information re-
celved from all parts of Caledonia, Or
leans and Essex counties, that the hay
crop is going to be light-prObably less
IMAM an average. This is the more
strange as very little grass was winter
Killed, and there was never better
start for grass than that given this
spring. The inevitable conclusion is
that it was the severe ffost the 9TH of
June that stopped its growth. Had the
hrst ten days of July been wet instead
oi dry and hot, the crop would have
recovered but it is now too late, and
II Is evident that the greatest damage
uone by the frost in Vermont, was to
cue grass crop. Corn and potatoes seem
70 oe recovering-where the bugs will
allow it.
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A Good Word for the Bows.

The boys are not all reckless, and
without feelings of consideration for the
unfortunate. The evening before the
Fourth the Craitsbury boys were max
ing extensive arrangements to make
the night hideous, when some thought
full neighbor reminded them that Mrs.
LOomis-eighty-twO years of age-was
more than usually feeble this summer
and that it would be hard for her to be
kept awake by the ringing of bells, and
the firing of the anvil. Thereupon the
boys unanimously agreed that her rest
should not be disturbed and it wasn't.
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Lunenburg.

Lunenburg.
The 4th passed off pleasantly here.
The parade of the HOrribles and An
tiques came off about 10 o'clock A. NJ,
and was quite success. This was fol-
lowed by a tub race, Freddy Chandler
winning the race. Next came the foot
race, which was won by Henry Fellows.
Distance 81 rods; time one minute,
eight seconds. The dinner hour having
arrived, all repaired to the tables and
seemed to enjoy the dinner which the
ladies had prepared. After dinner came
sentiments and responses-home talent
being brought into requisition. The
base ball clubs exhibited their smart
hess by playing Il game, and at the fire
works there was good attendance; and
all went home apparently satisfied.
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Barnet.

Barnet.
Strawberries and ice cream are to be
served at the Reform Club, Saturday
night.
Miss Clement and Miss Hoyt closed
the first term of village schools last
week, general satisfaction having been
given.
The Fourth passed off more quietly
than usual here, although there we're
several festivals and picnics in town.
The boys began ringing the bell at mid
night, but as the house had been opened
to the sun the day before, they found
it too hot work to follow long. Seth
Ford's house was finely illuminated in
the evening. Mr.. and Mrs. H. P. and
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. E. McClary are stop
ping there.
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The Herald says: "Never was there
seen so much drunkenness in Rutland
as on the FOURTH Quite the reverse
was true in st. Johnsbury. We cannot
learn of Il case of drunkenness in town
that day.
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The real name of "JOhn SMITH
one of the men who helped to market
the cattle for the Danville DOles-is
found out TO be Thomas Haggerty ; and
he, as well rs Oderkirk, had just COM
pleted sentence in the Clinton IN. "
prison, for burglary and larceny.
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Facts for Advertisers and Business

That advertising in the columns of the Oaledo-
Man is the cheapest and best way to reach the peo
pie of st. Johnsbury and vicinity, we offer the
following:
l. Advertisements are set in bold, attractive
type, and are printed so they can be read.
q The Oatedonidn is a favorite local paper ia
read by all the household and goes into nearly ev
cry family, the following figures show:
B. There are 524 copies taken regularly in this
town. Taking he common estimate of five read
ersto each paper and it will be seen the Oaledo-
nian has over 1900 constant readers in St. Johns
bury.
a. While a circular or handful may be at once
thrown aside or destroyed local paper is usually
preserved for days and weeks and is frequently
referred to, thus increasing the chances of seeing
an advertisement many fold.
s. As we carefully exclude Objectionable and
disguised advertisements and intend to print only
those of legitimate and respectable business par
ties who use our columns have the advantage of
good company