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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-01-31
Peacham.


The following report of the COngre-
gational church and society for the past
year was made at the late yearly meet
ing:
Deaths, 2; dismissals, 3; addition by
profession, 2; addition by letter, 6 !;
present membership, 202; largest at
tendance on any Sabbath, 294; small
est, 80; average attendance, 2l5. Of
the lis that united with the church in
1918, only remain with us. Since its
organization, IS years ago, there have
been 1O35 names on the church roll.
The 18th inst. was the 10th anniver-
sary of Mr.. Geo. ClaIk's wedding. His
friends reminded him of the fact by ap-
pearing and taking complete possession.
a good time followed with about $40
worth of presents.
The temperance society held a meet
ing on the evening of the Odd.
Only three cases of diphtheria in
town so far this winter, but the cpl
demic is playing havoc in some of our
district schools, keeping from 10 to so
per cent. of the scholars ut home for a
week or so.
It's too bad to suspend those Tuesday
night prayer meetings just because the
boys want to beau the girls hone.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-01-31

In million has ever done) is enough
to place her on the rolls of fame.
Mrs. Nathaniel (Hunt) Annis. born
oct., 1888, 9lst year, is the oldest liv-
ing native of Ryegate, but a resident of
McIndoe's Falls.
Three octogenarians and one mono
genarian died in 1878 in Ryegate.
Mrs. William Esden Renfrew, died Jan.
81, 1873, aged IS years, 2 mo.
(c) Mrs. Isabella (McClennan) Maccauig
died Mar. IL, 1873, aged 90.
William Clark, died May %, 1873, aged
"a.
Mrs. Isabel (Gardner) Miller, died Oct.
30, 1873, aged SO yrs, 6 mo-, 1s days.
(c) Mrs. Maccauig came with her son.
in the early part of the year, from Mon
treal to Ryegate, and died at Canoe
Falls, as above stated.
Canoe Falls was the name as given
by Gen. Whitelaw, "the father of Rye
gate" in Thompson's Gazetteer of Yer
mont, edition of 1924, and is much
more appropriate every way than
"Dodge's Falls" the name by which il
has long been known. 1 have no per.
sonal quarrel with the Dodges, Hodges
or Podges, but do prefer to retain the
word "Canoe," as at its sound, the MIND
instinctively turns to the time long be,
fore the two first and only dams were
firmly anchored to the rocks in Con.
necticut river, by the untiring energy
and perseverance of William Nelson
Sen, to the time when this broad lan(
was Overspread with dark primeval for
ests, when the Red Man roamed undis
turbed by the Pale Face-when soil
tude and silence reigned as supreme il
the past, as it does to-day in the cite
Of the dead. EDWARD MILLER.
Ryegate, Jan. 25, 1879.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-01-31
ESCAPE from Fire

Our village narrowly escaped damage
by fire on Saturday night. A chimney
in Union block, Main street, burned
out about ten o'clock in the evening.
Although there was gale blowing at
the time, no damage resulted. On Sun
day morning an occupant of the block
went into the building to shut off the
water, when he discovered smoke, and
going into the basement, where ]. c..
Gray formerly kept grocery, he found
the wooden sheathing about the CHM
ney on fire. 1t seems the accumulation
OF SCOT near the bottom of the chimney
was so great that when it burned it
heated the bricks so as to set the wood
on hre' Had the fire progressed more
rapidly. breaking out few hours
earlier when the village was asleep. n
bad fire must have inevitably resulted.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-01-31
Silver Wedding.


Last Saturday evening few friends
of Mr.. and Mrs. L. G. Spencer, of this
village, called upon them to congratu-
late them upon their twenty fifth we'd
ding anniversary. After an hour OF
pleasant social intercourse and album
dant good wishes, the company retired,
but not until they had left behind arti-
cles of beauty and value. Among these
was an elegant ice pitcher, the gift al
most entirely of friends of Mr.. Spencer,
with whom he has been associated for
nearly twenty years in the scale works,
and beautiful cake basket, from the
lady friends of Mrs. Spencer. During
the afternoon, various tokens of remem-
brance in the form of choice flowers,
books, etc, had been sent in to adorn the
home and gladden. the hearts of the in
mates. The affair was a very pleasant
surprise to the party most interested,
and had it not been for the severe storm,
many more would doubtless have par
ticipated.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-01-31
Sunmerville.

The third free lecture in Summerville
was given by Rev. Mr.. Putnam, the 23d
inst, Oh "The key to History before
Christ" The speaker did not pretend
to offer us popular lecture" but such
as was the result of his own reading.
He reviewed the history of the ancient
nations of the world, and showed to us.
IL we understood him rightly, that the
great diversity of religious opinion
gradually tended, and did finally result
I'D such gross materialism, that the mind
OF man was turned from God and
spiritual things. And that il became a
matter of necessity that the Christ
should appear, to inaugurate upon
earth holy spiritual kingdom. And
that if anything is plain in history. it is
that the already good results of Christ,s
mission as fOretOld shows the power
goodness, and wisdom of the Father.
The fourth lecture was given last
tuesday evening, by Rev. Mr.. Jones,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-01-31
West Barnet.


Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Moody celebrated
the 10th anniversary of their marriage
on the 25th inst. Nearly one hundred
of their friends and neighbors assem-
bled at their house to honor the occa-
sion. Rev. John Bole was present and
made some very appropriate remarks.
Numerous presents we've brought in
consisting of china, silver and glass
ware. Among them was Il beautiful
silver cake basket which was presented
by the st. JOhnsbury Granite Company,
of which Mr.. Moody was formerly a
partner, this being token of their high
regard for him and his wife. Many
other rich presents were given by diff
ferent individuals.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-01-31
P. & o.---Important Change of Time

P. & o.---Important Change of Time.
Next Monday there is to be quite a
change in the running of the P. & o.
Railroad. The express train, which has
left here at nine in the morning, return
ing at ten at night, has been cancelled.
The mail train will leave Swanton at
9.2O in the morning, passing all stations
about two and a-half hours later than
the present time, reaching st. Johns
bury at so p. m. The mail train go
ing west will run about half an hour
later, meeting the eastern bound train
at this place at 2 o'clock. A mixed train
leaves St. Johnsbury for Lunenburg at
$50 in the morning, and one arrives
from Lunenburg at $50 in the morning.
A mixed train leaves st. Johnsbury at
$50 p. m. for Hydepark, and one re-
turns from Hydepark at $40 a. m.
We presume this arrangement will be
gratifying TO the towns west of us, CIV
ing them Il Boston mail same day, and
an opportunity to reach st. JOhnsbury
and return same day, either in the
morning or in the middle of the day.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-01-31
Harriages.
~ Marriages and Deaths inserted free
Obituaries, sir cents a-liRe.

At ST. Johnsbury, Jan. %, by Rev. NJ. C. Hend
ersOn, Mr. William j. Allen and Miss Flora B
Ham, both of Sutton.
At st. Johnsbury, Jan. 81, by Rev. j. A. Boisson,
nault, Archille Dutile and Miss GeOrgiana Lemire
both of st. Johnsbury.
At East Hardwiek. Jan. %, by Rev. A. V. Clark
Mr.. David McDanels and Miss Flora E. Knowls,
both of Hardwick. Also Jan 25, by same Mr..
Thomas j. Mcknight and Miss Ida Williams of
Elmore.
At Dalton, N. H, Jan. Is, by Rev. James p
Stone Mr.. Edward K Cove, of Littleton, and Miss
Rose C. Palmer of Whitefeld.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-01-31
lrahs.

At St Johnsbury, Jan. %, of paralysis, Jane
Sanborn, wife of David E. Hartman, aged "a years
At St Johnsbury, Jan. IS Elyira Ward. widow
of the late s. p. Daniels, of Wheelock aged So yrs
At South Peacham, Jan. 25, Mrs. Elizabeth, wild
ow of John Shaw, aged IS years, months
AT Greenfield, Mass, Jan. 25 Frank Gilman.
aged % years-son of C. O. Gilman, formerly of
Barnet.
At Dalton, n. H, Dec. 30, Herbert Tenney
Blakslee-merchant, postmaster. and one of the
selectmen. His death is public loss.
At Lunenburg, Jan. %, of pneumonia Mrs. AL.
bert Morgan, aged 30 years.
At Lyndonvile, Jan. "a, of typhoid pneumonia
Mrs Eliza j. Plummer, aged 81 years.
At Peacham, Jan. &c, Ellen Louise. infant daugh
ter of Rev. A. W. and Ellen D. Wild, aged year,
mo, 10 days.
At Ryegate, Jan. II, Mrs. Bradley Morrison,
aged about "a.
At Ryegate, Jan. 10, Matthew H. Taylor, aged
A years.
At Dalton, N H, Jan. %, Mr. Levi Barrows,
aged 6s.
At McIndoes Falls, JAN %, Benjamin ellison,
aged rs years.
AT North Haverhill, N. H., Jan. &c, Matte Dun.
lap, aged % years, formerly of Ryegate.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-01-31

just as his mother reached the door
Willie opened it and threw himself into
the snow with his clothes in flames.
He was badly burnt about the face and
neck and on his right side. On going
into the house the lounge standing near
the door was found to be in flames.
Mrs Joslin, though alone, put the fire
out on the lounge, and then did what
she could for her suffering boy. 1t was
about two hours before any one came
to her assistance. 1t is supposed the
boys clothes caught from fire in the
stove hearth, and that he passing the
lounge on his way to the door, set fire
to that. This occurred on Friday, the
Oath the boy died the following Sun
day.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-01-31
The Portland and ogdensburg Hear

ing.
AS we have before intimated. the
agreement that was partially entered
into month ago in regard to the re-
organization of the bondhOlders, thus
taking this road out of the receivership,
has failed, and the adjourned hearing
takes place to-day. If Judge Ross gives
the Receivers power, they will issue II
half million dollars worth of certificates
to enable them to put the road in re-
pair. AS we understand it, such GEL
titicates are first lien upon the road,
and if so the bondholders will most
likely have to whistle for their pay in
case the petition of the Receivers is
granted. 1t is therefore supposed the
bOndholders will stoutly resist this
effort, and that an effort will be made
to put the road into their hands. En-
inent legal talent is here upon both
sides, ana the public will soon see what
they will see.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-01-31
Danville.

There were but few attendants at the
churches last Sabbath, on account of
the storm Saturday night. The roads
were drifted badly. Rev. Mr.. Boswell
was unable to reach West Danville and
there were no services there.
There is an unusual amount of sick
ness in the village and vicinity now,
mostly fevers caused by severe colds,
lung troubles, etc, with occasionally a
case of diphtheria.
Mr.. Evans of Peacham, is loading IL
car of potatoes at this station. 1t is
the first car that has been loaded here.
He pays about Is cents per bushel.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-01-31
Sutton,

Sutton.
A letter from the president of the
village reading club, las we take it)
says that the item in regard to that
club in our last paper conveys an en-
tlrely erroneous impression, and asks
us to make lengthy explanation of the
actual state of affairs, which we cannot
do, as the matter is too personal. We
will however caution local correspond
ents not to send mischievous items.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-01-31

The town meeting called for next
Monday is to see if the town will au-
thOrize the sale of the four-a nd-a half
per cent bonds at less than par. The
five-per-c go like hot cakes.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-01-31
The Academy.

The spring term of the St. Johnsburv
Academy will begin Wednesday, Feb.
D, at $50 a. m. An additional teacher.
MI w. F. Furman, of the Junior class
vi Dartmouth College, has been en-
S"Seu Tor the first half of the term.
graduates of the last class of the
ACADEMY entered five different colleges,
and it is understood, that, with possibly
" single exception, all these students
stand in the upper half of their claSsos
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-01-31

Every time ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS is
filled with water at the stand-pipe near
the passenger station, all the water is
drawn out of the main pipes on the
Plain, and it takes five or eight minutes
for them to fill again.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-01-31

There has been some sharp winter
weather the past week. There was a
sudden whip-around Saturday night,
the mercury falling so degrees. Sunday
was the coolest day of winter thus far.
A little mildness Tuesday settled the
snow, and more of the same sort of
weather is anxiously looked for.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-01-31

Pomona Grange with large framed
picture of himself, which was presented
to him by the st. Johnsbury Grange.
A subscription paper is being cir
culated for the benefit of Henry Shar-
land who recently lost his horses while
logging in New Hampshire. Mr.. S. is
poor but worthy man.
The Young Ladies' Aid Society of
the Centre will hold Fair at Chapel
Hall on Tuesday evening, Feb. 4th.
The ''Old woman who lives in a shoe, y
will be present with her numerous fam
lily. The proceeds will go toward pay
ing the church debt.
There is great competition between
Alfred Baldwin and Sewall Bradley
every summer as to which shall raise
the biggest beet. Last summer Bald
win spent considerable time in punch
ing phosphate about the roots OF one of
his largest, and when it was harvested
it weighed nine and one-half pounds.
"Uncle Sewall," fearing that his were
all below that weight, went to Ward
Bradley's in Sheffield, who had 1000
bushels, and hunted them all over, but
failed to find any of the required weight.
But just as he was about giving up in
despair, he learned that Salma Davis
had some very large ones, and hired a
man to go and get the largest one he
could find, provided it should weigh
at least nine and one-half pounds, and
bring it to him at Lyndon. The veg
etable arrived the next day, and Brad
ley went ont to dig his beets. Having
dug them he put the imported arti's't..
on the top of the pile, and called to
Baldwin to bring out his big beet and
compare with his. Baldwin, who had
privately investigated "Uncle Sewal's"
garden, thought he had sure thing on
him, and brought out his beet, but on
seeing Bradley's pile, his under jaw
dropped several inches, for on the top
of the pile was big fellow that Oh be-
ing weighed, tipped the beam at t,oelre
and one. fourth pounds, or three pounds
more than Baldwin's.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-01-31

"A sociable will be held at North
chulch on Friday evening. Among the
special attractions will be an antigua
rian supper, music, etc.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-01-31
NOTICE,

tsr r6e subscribers desiring to close out their win
Goods, Shawls. Scarfs, Nubias fe9pinps Tadias'
ana Gents Underwear, Cardigan Jackets and
reduced prices. 0'' soous at greatly
We keep constantly on hand a good limo of nv,
and fancy Goods and Groceries Please cali any
examine prices before purchasing elsewhere.
c. -. A. q. & II. A. BABBITT
St. Johnsbury, Jan. 9, 1879 sstf
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-01-31
Greensboro.

Greensboro.
The ladies of Greensboro Bend and
Hardwick, surprised Mr.. and Mrs. l..
Damon by bonafide donation on the
10th inst. Friends from far and near.
numbering fifty or more, assembled at
their residence. The evening was very
pleasantly spent in social converse,
singing, and partaking of refreshments
furnished by the guests; remarks were
made, and offered by Mr.. Damon. AL
together, it proved a very pleasant and
successful affair. Free-will OFFERINGS
were left which were estimated at
S24.25; for which the recipients are
truly grateful.
5. p. Pinney sold his fine horse to a
gentleman in Boston for 5000.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-01-31

people coming in in the evening; and
quite number of pleasant testimonials
were left in the shape of valuable pres
ents Mrs. Emerson was formerly Mrs.
Graves of Lyndon, and there was a
good delegation of friends from that
town.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-01-31

We hear nothing new respecting
the musical convention here next week ::
the particulars of which are given in
advertising columns. With good wealth
er we see no obstacle in the way of
success. The reserved seat tickets for
concerts can be had at Howard & Row
ellis, and T. C. Spencer's on Railroad
street, and will be for sale on and after
Saturday, Feb |.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-01-31

There was large gathering at the
house of w. w. Sprague on Portland
street, Tuesday evening. 1t was main
ly the Sunday School and congregation
of the Railroad street Baptist church,
where Mr.. Sprague is superintendent,
and it was voted one of the most agree
able sOciables of the season.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-01-31
wooden Wedding

Nearly one hundred persons from this
Town and Lyndon, called upon Mr.. e.
MIS-. Reuben Emerson,-who live on
t. III c"p'' arnold farm-on the 22d inst,
- oeing the fifth anniversary of their
a"a rage. A very pleasant afternoon
evening was enjoyed, the younger
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-01-31

The police arrested two tramps in
the village yesterday, and Justice Lewis
sent them to the state work house at
Rutland. Some think the old woman
needs looking after, who begs from
door to door, while her son, man-grown,
sits out in the street holding the horse.
1t might do to "interview" the man.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-01-31

The Montreal express train, due
from Boston at a. NJ, arrived here at
9 o'clock Sunday morning, being de-
layed by the drifting snow.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-01-31

This is the day set apart for prayer
for colleges. Meetings will be held in
some of the churches this evening at
the usual hour.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-01-31
East st. Johnsbury.

East st. Johnsbury.
Rev. John P. Humphrey gave his
farewell discourse last Sabbath morn
ing to the Bird Congregational church
and society of this village. Text: Pre-
pare We the way of the Lord, make his
paths straight" Matt 3: 3. 1t was a
sermon of great scope and eminent
Observation-Disclosures as it embraced
almost the entirety of pastoral duties
and responsibilities. Some facts were
very delicately and feelingly alluded
to, which will be of interest to Mr..
Humphreys large circle of friends else
where. His ministry now closed, ex-
tends a little over eleven years, and
has been the longest of any in this
church. There have been two revivals
of religion during this time, and IO2
persons have united with the church ::
IS by profession of faith, and IL by let
ter. Of this number 80 have removed
their relations elsewhere, IL have died,
and one has been accommodated
leaving net gain of "a. If we mistake
not, Mr.. Humphrey is at present the
longest settled minister of any denom-
ination,-certainly of the Congrega-
tlonal in this county. Under the d.
vine guidance, as we believe, he has
performed a great work for this people,
and bis name and memory will ever be
cherished with profound respect and
affection. AS we understand, he has
not determined yet as to his future,
further than that he feels very much
the need of rest after an uninterrupted
of about thirty years.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-01-31
WheelOck.

Wheelock.
Samuel WOodmansee has moved his
family to WolcOtt where he has hired a
farm.
The donation at the hall last week
for Rev. S. S. Brigham amounted to
about S75.
We are glad to learn that Mrs. Sullo-
way is better, and it is thought will re-
cover.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-01-31

-Henick, the soap man, has been
sick for several weeks, but hopes to be
,b1e to attend to business and fill his
orders in few days.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-01-31
Waterford.

FATAL ACCIDENT.-Little Willie, only
child of Edwin and Alice Joslip. aged
Two and a-half years, was left alone in
the house while his mother went ont TO
iced the hens. She had not been ont
more than three minutes when she
heard his cries and ran into the bouse
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-01-31

BY universal accord, Ayers Cathartic Pills
are the best of all purgatives for family They
are the product of long, laborious, and sue
cessful chemical investigation, and their extensive
use, by Physicians in their practice and by all civ
lized nations proves them the best and most effec
tual purgative Pill that medica science can devise
Being purely vegetable no harm arise from
their use. In intrinsic value and curative powers
no other Pills can be compared with them, and
every person, knowing their virtue, will employ
them when needed They keep the system in per
feet order and maintain in healthy action the
whole machinery of life. Mild, searching and
effectual, they especially adapted to the needs
of the digestive apparatus, arrangement of which
they prevent and cure, if timely taken. They are
the best and safest physic to employ for children
and weakened constitutions, where a mild but eff.
fectual cathartic is required. For Sale by all
Dealers. 27-79-5.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-01-31
CoNsUMPTIoN CURED. AM old nbvsioi,

CONSUMPTION CURED. An old physician
retired from practice, having had placed in his
hands by an East India missionary the formula OF
simple vegetable remedy, for the speedy and per.
manent cure for consumption, bronchitis, catarrh,
asthma, and all throat and lung affections also a
positive and radical cure for debility and
all nervous complaints, after having tested its
wonderful curative powers in thousands of cases,
has felt it his duty to make it known to his suffer
ing fellows. Actuated by this motive, and desire
to relieve human suffering, will send, free OF
charge to all who desire it, this recipe with full
directions for preparing and using, in German
French, or English. Sent by mail by addressing
with stamp, naming this paper. W. w sherar
149 Powers Block, Rochester New York.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-01-31
Lunenburg.

Lunenburg.
There has been an epidemic prevail
ing here for the past two or three weeks
to an extent that has required the SER
vices of two physicians night and day.
There have been some cases of pneu
monia, one of which proved fatal
Mrs. Albert Morgan. 1t seems as though
there was some arrangement in the
atmosphere that causes this epidemic.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-01-31

Stevens Brothers have walked up
to the situation of affairs, and have
written a short story for our paper this
week.