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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-06-20

The village is laying new brick
sidewalk on the north side of Eastern
Avenue. The coating of cinders from
the Paddock foundry put upon the
roadway of this avenue, promises to
make an excellent road. This improve
ment reaches from the Avenue House
up to the Central Market, and the Trus-
tees only wish they had more of the
same sort
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-06-20

The selectmen have settled the
lawsuit with Albert Speare of DanviIle,
paying him $I25. Speare claimed to
have stepped off the sidewalk over into
DIR. Billiards. field, in September, 1875,
thereby sustaining severe injury. He
claimed $4,000 damages, but it was a
question if he sustained much if any
injury.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-06-20
West Concord.

West Concord.
Mrs. F. E. Dove is very low with the
consumption, and is not expected to
live.
H. Judevine is erecting a new shed,
and a new coat of paint is being added
to the steeple of the Universalist
church.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-06-20
Danville.

Danville.
Mr. E. M. Hill has gathered up his
tin shop and moved to GrotOn.
DR.. N. G.. B. Haviland is at home on
a short visit.
1t has been demonstrated beyond a
doubt that good heavy frost every
other morning will keep the potato
bugs under control.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-06-20

We learn that Mrs. John Aldrich
of Newark, who lost all her children in
the sad fatality in the Morse district,
and who was reported insane, is in her
right mind.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-06-20
McIndoe's.

SUDDEN DEATH.-Mr. James S. Som
ers, farmer living mile or so from
this village, dropped dead on Wednes-
day of this week. A neighbor called
at the house and enquired for him and
was told by his wife that he had just
stepped into his shop. On going there
Mr.. SOmers was found upon the floor
dead. A physician called it heart
disease. Mr.. Somers leaves a wife, a
son in the west, and an aged mother at
the Falls.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-06-20

Tho Court heard one or two cases
of interest the present week, and the
Stokes case is set for trial this afternoon
and PeabOdy's case next. The Grand
jury we've dismissed last week, after
finding Ia bills.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-06-20
East Concord.

East Concord.
The citizens of this place and vicinity
met Saturday evening last, for the pur-
pose of making arrangements for a
grand celebration on the coming 4th
of July. An executive committee was
appointed to make all necessary ar
rangements. Program to be published.
next week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-06-20
NOTICE..
Ice Cream, Fruits and Vegetables.

We have retired from the Avenue but we hone
not from business, and we have for the last few
years Kept Fruit and Vegetables, and have some
customers that wish to have continue to furnish
them, and in order to do this we will RIM teaIn 70
De at your place Wednesdays and Fridays, and If
you you wish on other days will try to ACCOMMODATE
ON you you will confer favor on us by seeing as
or or sendlng postal card. We intend to have ali
Inus OF berries as soon in market at such
PrlcSs as TO suit our customers and should be clad
70 nli an orders for the same. We are better pre-
pared TO MI all orders for Ice Cream than ever be-
VIII take your orders when at your place for
Ine same, or you can write us and drop 1t in the
Post once, or see us at our place. Third House on
e Wa o on from Eastern Avenue going SOUTH
on the line of Railroads. from one ouart To tSft
saLons at short notice, to be delivered at yonr
Suses OF at the express Office at reasonable prices
nanRng you for past favOrs, we hope by keepin0
u good thing to merit a continuance of the same.
De-, MATTHEW'S & PETTINGILL.
Pearl Street. st. Johnsbury vt
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-06-20
Eurai and Stafe UeWs.

The board of civil authority will
p,oat to, the abatement of taxes at the
Town Clerks office, Tuesday, June %.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-06-20
Burglary.

Sometime during last night some one
entered window in Geo. w. Spencer's
house, took about $25 out of his pants
pocket, his watch out of his vest. and
what spoons and table silver ware he
could find, and departed. 1t was proba-
bly, accomplished by home talent. The
window entered was not fastened.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-06-20

The Northern Association of Uni
versalsts meets at West Burke this
week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-06-20

We hear it suggested that it would
be in order for some of our churches to
give strawberry and snowshoe festi-
val
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-06-20

Persons having books belonging to
the Mechanics Library Association of
Fairbanks village, are requested to re-
turn the same to Fairbanks store at
once, as these books are to be donated
to the Sailors Library.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-06-20
Personal.

Mr.. Henry E. Fletcher and wife re-
turned from their western trip on Sat
urday. They were gone nearly three
months, and returned in good health
and spirits.
Rev. H. 7. Fuller and wife expect to
sail from New York next week Oh Sat
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-06-20

D OXANA VESTS ESTATE.
1OThe subscribers having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the District of Essex
commissioners to receive, examine, and adj
Just all claims and demands of all persons against
the estate of Roxana West, late of Concord
IN said District, deceased, and all claims in
onset thereto hereby given notice. that we will
meet for the purposes aforesaid. at the dwelling
house OF w. s. Towards in Concord in said dis,
November, next, from 1 O'Clock P. M. to 4 O'clock
p NJ, each of said days; that six months from the
3lst day of May, A d. 1879, is the time limited
by the Court for said creditors to present their
claims to us for examination and allowance
r. B. GRAVES.
S6-sS GEO. S. HOWARD comm rs.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-06-20

The New Orleans MINISTRIES gave
one of their variety shows at the town
hall last Monday evening, but did not
succeed in drawing an audience large
enough to get back all that $3.50. They
have good quartette with them, and
their jubilee songs We're well encored,
but much of the program was of little
interest.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-06-20

President Buckham of the Universe
ty of Vermont, gave an exceedingly
interesting and able sermon at the
North Church last Sabbath, on knowl-
edge rather than opinion, the text being,
''tor know whom have believed
> Tim |. 10
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-06-20

JAMAICA
GINGER.

Enlarged May LIST, 1879. Price unchanged.
Inc only combination of the true Jamaica Ginger
prevents malarial fevers, regulates the stomach
and bowels, perfects digestion, and insures pro.
tecuon from diseases and ailments incident In
travel, is SANFoRD's JAMAICA GINGER, Put a hot
tie in your travelling bag Ask for SANFoRD's $3.50
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-06-20
Rnths.

AT Monroe, N. H., June 10, daughter to Mr..
& Mrs. l. F. Page.
AT Monroe, N. H, June IA, a son to Mr. g. Mrs.
John M. Little.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-06-20
Agents for the Caledonian.

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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-06-20
Hardware Business For Sale

An unexceptionable chance for a smart ar+or
prising man to engage in the Hardware and T;r,
Business, at the old stand of the late David ROW.
ton, Union Block, Main street. For terms anil
ST. Johnsbury Vt, Nav, ISIS lNeS BANG x ..
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-06-20
LET The BLOOD RUN
Brief but To the Point.

Brief but To the Point.
FOR THE NEXT THIRTY DAYS
OR UNTIL THEY ARE ALL SOLD
OUT, WE SHALL OFFER OUR EN-
TIRE STOCK OF MEMS AND BOYS
STRAW HATS, LINENS, &C, AND
IN FACT ALL OF OUR SUMMER
GOODS AT GREATLY REDUCED
PRICES. THE SEASON HAS BEEN
COLD AND WE ARE OVERLOADED.
NOW is THE TIME TO BUY GOODS
CHEAP.
A Word to the Wise is Sufficient.
FRED. T. PARKER, Manager.
ST. JoHNsBURY CLOTHING COMPANY,
Cor. Main and Central Sts, Next Door North of
St Johnsbury House, st. Johnsbury, vt.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-06-20
FREsH STRAWBERRIES

We have arranged to have from Norwich our
usual supply of STRAWBERRIES, picked fresh
from the vines every morning, which we will de-
liver to our Village Customers between eleven and
twelve o'clock the same morning.
Customers wishing to be supplied will please
leave their orders.
Il. d. Z. FAIRBANKS d. GO.
June 10.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-06-20
o. w. RICHARDSON'S
RAILROAD STREET, ST. JOHNsBURY.

STATE OF VERMONT. CALEDONIA DISTRICT SIS
- In Probate Court held at the Probate Office in
st. Johnsbury within and for said District on the
18th day of j une, A. d. 1879.
An instrument purporting to be the last Will and
Testament of Mary G. Stevens late of Waterford
in said district deceased, being presented to Court
by e X Carpenter, the executor therein
named for Probate:
1t is ordered by said Court, that all persons
concerned therein be pOtified to appear at SEES
in st. Johnsbury, the 5th day of July, A.
ID. 1872 and show cause, if any they may have
against the Probate of said Will; for which pur,
pose it is further ordered that COPY of the rec
ord of this order be published three weeks success
lively in the Caledonian, printed at st. Johnsbury
previous to said time appointed for hearing.
By the Court, Attest
HENRY FRENCH, Register.
a true copy of Record Attest
s6-S8 HENRY FRENCH Register
Connecticut western news., 1879-10-22
A Par1.ieide's Confession.

Henry J. Gum, who, on September 25, murdered his father, Justin l.. Gum, in Bridgewater, Mass, was ar- rested in Boston. Gum acknowledged his identity and said: "My side of the story has not been heard yet. had reason for what I did," He then con- fessed that on the night of Septe mber 25, he and his father quarreled and the latter knocked him down and pounded him. He seized a hatchet, the weapon nearest at hand, and watching his op- portunity struck his father upon the head several times, rendering him in- sensible and apparently ifeless. He then packed some clothing of his own in his fathers satchel, which he found, and went out to the barn to sleep in the hay. In the morning, after caring for the horses and the COWS he went to Bos- ton. There he strolled about the streets until he was tired, and finally the next day went to Lowell, where he spent the night. Returning again to Boston, he wandered about and afterwards made two trips to New York and back. At last, becoming tired of hiding, and having spent most of the $1OO which he took from his fathers desk in dissipation, he was ready to be arrested and now expresses himself as ready for any fate.
 He was photographed and committed to Plymouth county jail.
Connecticut western news., 1879-10-22
Saturday Night.

Saturday dight t-the steam has gone out of the pipes-the power has been taken from the wheel-the customers, which have made business places the scene of action, have departed-the boy with his daily news is not to be found the little fruit girl around the corner IS missing the great storehouses no tramping of busy feet is heard and all is still. At home how different. All is life and excitement. The busy wife has prepared the best she has for the weary husband. How tempting the table looks, with it's white linen cloth loaded with dainties, and neatly ar ranged. Even the wife herself, attlred in her plain gown and white apron, adds grace and beauty to the kitchen. In the parlor the boys and girls are waking the echoes, and filling the air with music to greet the father tonight. And little Bess Hearing some one will get the start of her) has papa's gown and slippers hid under the sofa, while she sits at the window watching and waiting. These household treasures, which are gwen ns but for short time to enjoy, will soon be scattered over the world, or laid away in the churchyard; and then how memory will bring to us in our solitude the pattering footsteps on the stairs o' the laughter in the parlor. Go home with a happy heart, then, business man to meet those who anxiously wait fol you. Iris Saturday night.
Connecticut western news., 1879-10-22
A "Reminiscences.

The strange death of young Heyward, the possessor of fortune, who con- mitted suicide while intoxicated, recalls the duel fought fully a generation ago,
 in which August Belmont received the injury that lamed him for life. The shot that took effect in MT. Belmont's leg was fired by an uncle of the young man who put bullet through his own
 head. Belmont himself was 8 young man then. The quarrel that led to the duel originated in some remarks about a handsome young society woman named Mrs. Coles. I remember the lady very well, says newspaper corre- spondenf, twenty years ago, and she was then, several years after the duel, noted for her beauty. She was the daughter of man of some note, known as ''Beef- steak Brown" He was an Englishman and kept restaurant near the lower end of Wall street. Steaks and chops, cooked in English style, were his speciality, and that is how he came to be called Beefsteak Brown. He failed in business after he had carried it on a good many years, but obtained com promise at low figures and started again. His second start led to prosper ity, and when he had got safely on his | feet again, he invited all his old credi- tors to dinner. When the men sat dining each man found beside his plate an envelope with statement of the balance remaining after the old settle ment and a check for the amount. Browns business grew rapidly after that and he laid up comfortable for tune and lived in good style in hand
 some house, with spacious ground
 near where Tiffnay's now stands. MT. Belmont still has lively recollection of the duel he fought on account ot George Browns daughter, but the hot blood he had in those times has cooled down with the lapse of years, and i
 would take a good deal to draw hin into another meeting of the same kind
Connecticut western news., 1879-10-22
Hidden Hurts.

Many a babe gets wrench from lov- ing hands that might account for the sudden attack of spasms the day after, or for hours of fretfulness that no coax ing seems to soothe and no medicine appears to reach. Falls from little per ambulators while in charge of nurses, though they leave no outward and visi- ble sign in the shape of cuts or bruises, may have inflicted something worse by far than cuts or bruises would have proven to be. Gases have occurred frequently where infants have had falls of which nurses have not told, and no marks from which were visible to the eye, but which made the child unac- countably fretful for weeks, until curva- ture of the spine told it's frightful story. For this reason mothers cannot be too careful in handling their little ones and looking after them personally, rather than trusting so much to hired nurses. A child is 8 tender thing, and a hurt which leaves no surface scar may have laid the foundation of an early death o1 future deformity.
Connecticut western news., 1879-10-22
The Monkey and the Hawk.

The cook of a French nobleman, whose chateau was in the South O. France, had monkey which was al- lowed the free range of the kitchen, and which was 50 intelligent that by severe training it's natural propensity to mis- chief had been ,subdued, and it was even taught to perform certain useful servi ces, such as plucking fowls, for instance, at which it was uncommonly expert. One fine morning a pair of partrldges was given it to pluck. The monkey took them to an open window, which looked directly upon the park, and went to work with great diligence. He soon finished one, which he laid on the outer ledge of the window, and then went quietly on with the other. A hawk, which had been watching his pro- ceedings from neighboring tree, darted down upon the plucked partridge, and in a minute was up in the tree again, greedily devouring his prey.
 The consternation of the monkey at this untoward adventure may be easily imagined. He knew he should be se- verely whipped for losing 1t. He hop ped about in great distress for several minutes, when suddenly bright thought struck him. Seizing the re- maining partridge, he went,,to work with great energy and stripped off the feath- CTS. He then laid it on the ledge, just where he had placed the other, and closing one of the shutters Concealed himself behind it. The hawk, which by this time had finished his meal, very soon swooped down upon the partridge; but hardly had his claw touched the bird when the monkey sprang upon him from behind the shutter. E The hawk S head was instantly wrung, and the men- key, with triumphant chuckle, pro- ceeded to strip off the feathers.
 This done, he carried the two picked fowls to his master, with confident and self satisfied air, which seemed to say "Here are two birds, sir, just what you gave me-"
 What the cook said on finding one of the cartridges converted into hawk, if more than we are able to tell.
Connecticut western news., 1879-10-22
The Almanacs for 1880.

The Burlington HaaOkeye says: The patent almanacs, mortised for the pub isher's name, have already begun to pour down for 1880, and the designs are new and very different from those of last year. The picture of the boy skating in his bare feet, with one little brother on his back and six more on the sled, being put on the January instead of on the December page and then the pic ture of Christmas Eve comes along about the end of December instead of in the middle of August, as was the case last year. In fact, the almanac has been entirely rearranged, the trunks have been moved back ana the hats put out by the door, and the ceiling painted, & that 1t looks just as good as new.
Connecticut western news., 1879-10-22
A City's Idlers.

Notwithstanding the intense activity, there is vast idle population in New York city, says newspaper correspon- dent. This is shown by the crowds of genteel loafers whom one finds in every place of resort. The court rooms are always filled and so are the free reading rooms. The parks in fine weather are thronged by healthy men who ought be at work. There is also great number to be found fishing at the wharves, and each seems happy to carry home string of little blue-fsh. The explanation of this is found in the fact that New York contains large number of what may be called "broken down men," whose wives keep boarding houses, and thus support their husbands. The city has also an immense population of "incom- petents "-a class of whom it may be said no one Gan imagine what they were born for. They are like the potato bug only available to devour what others earn. These incompetent" are chiefly of good families, persons of education. but they do not, in business point oi view, amount to anything. All chance for success here depends on one's com bative power. There is a continual struggle for wealth into which the "in' competent" cannot enter. Hence he becomes a mere loafer, and is only available as a consumer. How many of our rich and respectable families are obliged to support incompetent sons? Some of the latter make an effort to marry rich in order to be supported Unfortunately, however, heiresses arc very scarce, and hence they are conten to marry into moderate families if thfa, can make the Gold man" take care c them. These incompetents bec,em chronic idlers, and are found, as I hay said. wherever there is place for ger teel loa6ng.
Connecticut western news., 1879-10-22
NARY.
TBY DANA HARLow.1

Let us sit here in the twilight, John,
 For the last of the day is best, And always thought the twilight hour
 The time for mortals to rest. How oft have we been out meath the elm
 That shades the grounds from the sun, And there sat and talked with our children dear While the evening shades came down. Now, as I look from my window, John,
 Out to the yard OCT the way, l can see five headstones shining there
 In the pafe-m0on's spectral ray. There lie the forms of our loved ones
 In dreamless slnmber at rest, And the pale white roses are blooming
 From the green turf OCT each breast. But could not wish them back, John,
 To suffer again as of yore; l know they're gone forever, perhaps, And that we may see them no more But indeed hope, and 'tis we'll to think
 When all these troubles are passed, We shall hasten home, and those missing lin ks Will make up the whole chain at last. We've but a little while longer to wait, John, Just few more pains to bear, Then we two broken old vessels
 Will meet and be tried on the square. The good that we've done will be reckoned,
 The bad that we've done to our shame Will be placed on separate list John,
 And put down against our name. But we cling to this beautiful world, John,
 For no brighter land do we know, And, indeed, could we stay here on earthland When should we be ready to go?
Connecticut western news., 1879-10-22

slightly, conveying to my mind com. plete oration in one brief sentence :-
 "Upon this stubble I am held-my bed and my blanket alike-but, alas ! not my winding sheet"
 Then violent shudder passed up the thin. white wrist and to the very tips of the long, slim fingers. It was the pero- ration. It appealed to all that was hu- mane in man-it meant, "This is agony"
 To which, with uncovered head, re. sponded, addressing the attendant, "It is infamous"
 Divining that visitor was present, in lucid moment, this lost woman was making mute appeal for sympathy.
 PITY PITY PITY!
 The moment had come. I stepped resolutely to the side of this crib of Utica's fashioning, and looked down upon the pale face beneath the bars. It was young faoe-once intelligent, no doubt, for there were traces of refne- ment even yet. could not decide as to the color of the eyes, nor as to the suf- ferer's age. Thirty years-possibly thirty-ive but where sorrow cuts so deeply very little of the human face di- vine remains Clear as in sculptor's marble I saw the despair of broken heart. Despair; then why not death {? Hopelessness why not an end to hope ? Here was the refinement of cruelty. In former times tacks and broken glass were scattered on the bottom of the boxes in which prisoners condemned to torture were placed to suffer and to die. But here, at Binghamton, the guardians of the insane poor are too merciful for that. Here was suffering little body, turning and writhing with the pain which 10000 pieces of needle-like stub ble inflicted.