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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-12-19
Lyndon.

Lyndon.
The r. R. shops commenced running
on ten hour time again last Tuesday.
Men who through the summer got 80
cents per day, have their pay raised to
$I.O0.
Wetherbee and Dame have opened
their new store in Hoyt's block. F. M.
Richardson, who has worked for j.. X.
Quimby & Co. for the past five years
has opened tin and hardware shop in
the basement of Hoyt's block.
Mr.. Paris, of McIndoes, moves to H.
M. Nichols house at the Centre this
week. He runs a planer at the dressing
mill.-Charles Clifford has moved into
Mrs. Smiths house above the Centre.
Burleigh Berry takes Ed. Jeffers'
place in the R. R. Co.'s store room.
Jeffers had to give up the position on
account of i'll health. Fred. Leonard
takes Berry's place in the telegraph Of
fee.
At the service at the Catholic church
at the Vile last Sabbath, Father Bois-
sonnault had congregation of from
$50 to 300. The Priest took occasion
to advise his people not to attend mas
querades, and also gave valuable ad-
vice in regard to their social and pub
lie duties. On Christmas eve. there
will be a service at this church, and
the Catholic band of st. Johnsbury is
expected to be in attendance.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-12-19
Accidental.


A party of three persons were sum-
marily pitched out of wagon near the
bakery, Saturday, by the breaking of
an axle. The wheels got into a deep
rut, and there being bad flaw in the
iron, it gave way. No one was serious
ly injured, which was very fortunate.
Mr.. w. H. Preston, while trying his
new ak in the woods Monday, cut a
bad cash in his foot.
Mr.. M. j. Caldbeck, while at work
upon Montgomery's house in Summer
vile, received a fall and broken rib by
the giving way of a staging.
Mr.. John Belknap run both hands
under a rotary file on Tuesday, and
there he was held. His fingers stopped
the machinery, and man who hap
pened to be in his shop at the time,
soon released him. No bones were
broken, but he will have two sets of
sore fingers for time.
A horse from North Danville way,
with a sleigh attached, undertook to
jump the hydrant opposite the Fair
banks Office this morning. 1t was a
failure so far as the sleigh was con-
cerned but the horse continued on to
the hitch-rail, where he laid down until
some men appeared and secured him.
The sleigh was smashed. The team is
supposed to belong to Calvin Cushman.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-12-19
DanVil1e.

Danvil1e.
Mr.. Warren Harris started for Gin
cinnati, Ohio, last Tuesday, via. Har-
vey's excursion, where he will spend the
winter. He intends to return in the
spring.
The Ladies' Literary Association
opened their bazaar in D. j. Saunders
store last Wednesday, where they have
for sale all kinds of fancy goods. 1t is
hoped it will be well patrOnized, as the
proceeds go to furnish village library.
1t will be continued until Christmas.
Christmas day evening, Dec. 25, they
will give an entertainment at the Con-
gregational church, when they will pre-
sent Christmas cantata, entitled "San-
ia Claus"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-12-19
Lower Waterford.

Lower Waterford.
CHINA WEDDING.-On Monday eve
ming, the 18th, the many friends of Roy
al NJ. Ross and wife met at their home
in honor of the twenty first anniversary
of their wedding. Mr.. Ross is brother
of Hon. Jonathan Ross, of St. Johns
bury. Notwithstanding the travelling
was bad, more than fifty were present,
and left tokens of their friendship. 1t
was very pleasant occasion. All
heartily wished Mr.. and Mrs. Ross many
pleasant returns of the anniversary
which commentaries their happy I'M
ion.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-12-19

Wheelock.
VIM. Murray has hired the shop at
the upper end of the village, and in
tends to start carriage making there.
MIR. Murray is ''boss" workman, and
deserves patronage.
VIM. Jenne who died very suddenly,
had been unweIl for some time, but so
as to be around. He had just been
giving some directions about his work
and then lay down to rest. His wife soon
went into his room and found him dead.
His brother was buried just a week be-
fore
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-12-19
East Hardwick.

East Hardwick. ....
There will be school exercises at the
village hall, with lecture by the SUI
perintendent, Mr.. McCIoud, on Friday
evening, Dec. 10. .....
Mr.. Henry Powers claims to have
raised 100 bushels of barley from two
acres and six rods of land the past sea-
son, and thinks it not very good year
for barley, either.
Mrs. and Miss Hall have rented Mrs.
Dyes house, and intend to open mil
linery and dress making shop.
There are two cases of canker rash in
the village in the family of Mr.. Tyler,
but both are doing well.
At the town meeting held on Tues
day, it was voted to raise $50 cents on
IL dDllar of the grand list to defray the
town expenses. sts1r2 IS =
he Young Ladies' Aid Society gave
an e,tertainment at the village hall
Tuesday evening, consisting of music,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-12-19
Wanted a Drink.

A stranger of French extraction was
in town last week, about half filled with
benzine, yet he longed for more, and
meeting boy on the street gave him
fifty cents to get him bottle of whisky.
Frenchy waited long and anxiously for
the return of the boy, but no boy or
whiskey came, and he began TO look
about for the boy. Meeting "A citizen
Oh the street he inquired: "Have you
seen that boy with yaller breeches on?''
Being informed by citizen that he had
not, Frenchy told him the situation OF
things. Citizen told him that he could
not get any whisky here. SIS that so ~
says Frenchy SPY CORY, me make it
hot for dat boy if me find him" and he
passed on looking sad and dry.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-12-19
Christmas Gatherings.

There will be a Christmas exercise at
the North church Wednesday evening,
carried on largely by the Sunday school,
and afterwards social gathering in the
vestry.
There will be tree, with exercises,
at the Baptist church on Railroad street,
Wednesday evening.
There will be Christmas concert at
the Church of the Messiah next Sunday
evening, and tree at the church on
Wednesday evening.
On Thursday evening the Methodists
propose to have tree and sociable, but
no exercises by the children.
The Free Baptists have decided to
omit the entertainment they had adver-
tised.
There will be a gathering at the
South church on Christmas, but its
character is not yet made public.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-12-19
East Concord.

We are having some excitement
about school. The school house is
small and over 80 years old not suit
able to accommodate over 80 scholars,
and there are at least Is scholars in the
district, and at least three-fourths of
them are in or near the village, while
the school house is 1t miles away. The
village people started school with the
sanction of the prudential committee,
and an order given for a register, which
the town superintendent refused to
give, but said he would refer the case
to the state superintendent there is
no decision yet. In the mean time a
school meeting is called to meet on
Wednesday evening to see if the dis
trict will vote to sustain two schools in
the district.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-12-19
Those Bovines,

Those nice oxen fatted by Mr.. Liv-
ingston, of which mention was made in
these columns a few weeks ago, were
bought by Lafayette Chickering for
$500, and taken to market by Bella
Hastings and sold to A. G.. Heath of
Brighton for $500. Their dressed weight
was us follows: Hides 146 and I43
lbs; tallow 3ls and 26O; meat 1915 and
l54O. Total dressed weight, 2O79 and
1913 lbs, which is believed to be the
best yoke of cattle ever fatted i'll the
state.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-12-19
Prevailing Sickness.

The five cases of canker-rash in Sum-
merville, spoken of last week, seem all
to he doing well; but on Sunday and
Sunday night, several cases of this dis
ease appeared in malignant form in
that school district, and there were
-four fatal cases in a couple of days
some in few hours. Miss Lizzie NJ.
Parker was taken Ill Sunday, grew
rapidly i'll, and died on Monday. w.
w. Sprague's little two years old son
VINO was well as ever on the Sabbath.
was taken i'll at midnight and died
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-12-19
Surprising.

Surprising.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Wright, living
on the North Danville road, were re-
minded on Tuesday last of their fortieth
marriage anniversary by 100 of their
friends and relations taking possession
of their house. Presents to the amount
OF $40 were presented, also some beau
tiful flowers. Refreshments were served
afternoon and evening of such quality
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-12-19
Greensboro.

Two young men, Gerry and Burn
ham, who have been selling carriages
for c. j. Ufford the past season, were
arrested by officer Scott last Saturday
for stealing a harness, buffalo robe, and
wagon boot at Glover, the first of the
week. On plea of intoxication they
were allowed to settle the matter by
paying costs and returning the articles
taken, but instead of doing so, they
took the property and left for parts un-
known.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-12-19
st. Johnsbury Centre.

SI. JOHHSDUTy OeHGre.
There will be Christmas Festival
and tree in the Congregational church
on Xmas eve. A general invitation is
extended to all to use the tree in giving
their presents. Tell Santa Claus to
come this way.
The Ladies' Aid Society will give
their next entertainment on Friday
evening. The ladies are doing a good
service for the community in the way
of instruction and wholesome amuse-
ment.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-12-19

-Nrs. Mary A. Livermore will give
the heN lecture in the course, on Friday
evening MueXt week, Dec. 26. Wher-
ever Mis-. L"ermore lectures she re-
celves most hearg receptions, and the
press and the public speak in the high
est terms of her. 1t is unnecessary to
Introduce her at this pla,a where her
former appearance gave perr,ct salts
faction.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-12-19

The services at the Episcopal
Church this week are very full of in
terest and instruction. Bishop Bissell
is present and is assisted by Rev. A. R.
Grover of Littleton, and the Rev. Louis
A. Arthur of Island Pond. There will
he preaching and confirmation this,
Thursday evening. The last service
win he Tomorrow morning at 81
CLOCK.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-12-19

Miss Kate A. SanbOrn gave her
lecture on Bachelor Authors" to a
Large and appreciative audience, Dec,
nth. She is a charming lady, and her
easy and graceful manners, the mingled
wit and wisdom all through the lecture,
left nothing more to be desired by the
audience.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-12-19

- The Summerville schools are post
poned until the first Monday after
Christmas at which time they will re-
open unless notice is given to the con-
rary.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-12-19
Barnet.

Barnet.
VIM. Morrison found yellow dande-
lion in full bloom while working on the
farm last week, but the fields blossomed
in white Sabbath night, and good
lumber of sleighs have been in use
since.
Rev. N. R. Nichols had an i'll turn in
his study last week Wednesday even
ing, caused by indigestion, as the doc
tor thought. He was unconscious a
short time, but soon recovered and was
in the pulpit on the Sabbath, although
Rev. Abner Howard preached.
Seth Ford has bought the large Hale
farm in Newbury for about SIC, 900, and
talks some of moving there.
Copies of Scribner's Monthly and St.
Nicholas have been put into circulation
in the village library, and it is hoped
funds may be obtained to add other
magazines.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-12-19

and quality as the "Four Corners u
anniversaries are noted. Music, singing,
and games, made the old house ring.
keeping old and young till the wee
small hours, when all parted feeling
this anniversary had not been one too
many.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-12-19

The Band boys have bought four
new instruments for their organization,
and they are daily expected. A good
share of the price of these was paid by
subscription, but the boys will have to
put their hands in their pockets for the
balance-a thing they ought not to be
OBLIGED to do.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-12-19
Lunenburr.

Lunenburg.
The diphtheria has subsidized in this
town; no new cases. We hope that its
ravages will be stayed in future, as it
is disease greatly to be feared.
There is to be considerable lumber
ing done this winter in this vicinity /;
several parties are getting ready to
commence operations just as soon as
there is sufficient snow for logging.
Rev. L. w. Harris has SO far recover
ed from his illness as to resume his du-
ties again. He preached last Sabbath
upon the Importance of correct habits,
and of always keeping our word, and
being prompt and punctual to fulfil our
promises. 1t was very able and prac-
tical discourse.
The Baptist church has secured Mr..
Stevens as pastor.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-12-19

IIarvcy's western excursion Tues
ay, took six or seven passengers out
{ this place, by special train.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-12-19

Capt. Ephraim Harrington is en-
.arging his house on Green street, and
finishing another tenement in it.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-12-19

Julius c. Gray has bought the
Daniels interest in the firm of Daniels
4 Sylvester.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-12-19

II seems that they can enforce the
liquor law in Windsor county also.
See article elsewhere.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-12-19
West Concord.

Mr.. Eben Frye is very sick, and Mrs.
Jonathan Bailey is quite low.
Last Wednesday, Dec. 10, there was
an anniversary wedding at j. w. JOS
lyn's, afternoon and evening. Although
it was rainy there was good crowd,
and the old folks showed the young
people how they used to dance 40 years
ago.
w. o. Rocheleau's little boy has been
having the chicken pox. The only case
here.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-12-19

Sutton.
Our annual town meeting occurs Dec.
10th, at | o'clock, to raise money to de-
fray expenses of the town, and some
other items of business are to be acted
upon. .-.....
Repairs are going forward upon the
inside of the church, the walls being
painted and kalsomined, and also over
head kalsOmined and bordered. 1t is
under consideration to build two chin
neys on the west end of the house, up-
on the outside.
Christmas exercises at the church by
the Sabbath school on Thursday even
ing, consisting of speaking, singing, &c.
Mr.. Welcome Fisher from the West,
(Minn. we believe) who formerly lived
in this town and Lyndon, is here on a
visit to his daughter, Mrs. G. R. Will
lard, and other friends.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-12-19

Rufus c. Wood, the new merchant,
appointed postmaster at 81. johns
bury East.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-12-19

The achievement of practical sci
ence, rs recorded in this paper a few
weeks ago, by which a church service
was heard by an invalid in her parlOr,
is largely noticed by the press all over
the country. An article elsewhere,
somewhat explanatory of this wonder
full invention, will be read with inter
est
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-12-19
Harriagss.

sWriagss.
~ Marriages and Deaths inserted free
Obituaries, sic cents a line.
At St Johnsbury, Dec. II, by Rev. Henry W.
Jones, Peter Martin and Melina Daindoux, all of
st. Johnsbury.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-12-19

Sheriff Sulloway took old man
Hartwell to Windsor Tuesday. He
plead guilty to secreting stolen goods in
Newark, and was sentenced to twO-and-
l-half years in state prison.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-12-19

The first good sleighing came tues
Law. the 10th. Some are running
wagons yet.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-12-19

Mercury ~ below Thursday morn
~ at : o'clock.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-12-19
Sheffield.

Sheffield.
The friends of Rev. Mr.. Lewis, to the
number of lao, went to his house and
gave him and his family a pleasant sur
prise one evening lately, leaving as to-
kens of their appreciation for his labors
thus far, one pound apiece at least, and
in many instances several pounds. II
was a very pleasant gathering, and all
felt amply repaid for the pains taken to
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-12-19

Mr.. John Belknap of this place
made water wheel for Mr.. Love to
run his Rutland ReUieU press. The
wheel has lately been put in, and Mr..
Love says, sit works to perfection
aud in itself is inscribed success
That is the way with all Mr.. Belknap's
work
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-12-19
RrHainns Rrading.

-Postpoued-our weekly thaw.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-12-19
NOTICE.
0YsTERSI o2eY' OYSTERS!

To my customers 1 will say, the weather has
been SO warm and the Oysters poor 90 have not
attended to it strictly Is intend to the rest of
the winter. will try to be at your houses Satur-
days, and on other days il you let me know, with
r K and Virginia Oysters. 1 shall be glad to.fur-
nlsh all my former customers, and as many new
Cranberries and Onions --1''' - =
l2tf VIM, MATTHEW'S.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-12-19

The village schools all closed last
Friday, one week before the stipulated
.ime; partly because the term was so
oug the children and teachers were well
fred out, and partly because of fear of
contagious diseases which are about us.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-12-19

tableaux, recitations, pantomimes and
charades. Cake and coffee were served
The proceeds are to purchase material
FOR society work the coming winter.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-12-19

The Catholic school has been in
session since the first of September,
and will close at Christmas. There has
been an attendance of from 200 to 230,
and there is not known to be any con-
tagious disease among the school chill
dren.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-12-19
A Card.

a Card.
We wish to express to our friends and neighbors
our heartfelt thanks, for all their kindness during
the sickness and after the death of little boy.
MIR. & MRS. AMASA HUDSON
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-11-13
Thanksgiving Day-Gov. Smiths
Proclamation

MADISON, Nov. S-The following
proclamation was issued to-day.
The orderly progress of the sea.
sons brings again the autumn of the
year, and it becomes as to follow
the hallowed custom of our fathers
and consider the innumerable bless.
ings which o kind Providence con.
tinues to bestow upon us. Health,
peace, reviving industries and zeal
Gus care by the people for the ma.
TONS honor and integrity have char
scterized the past year and now
herald with broyant hope the com.
ing Of the new. Therefore, conform.
ing to the United States 10 that be-
halt. | hereby appoint Thursday,
the 9th day OF November as 8 day
of public thanksgiving aud prayer,
and l recommend to all the people
TO devote themselves to such reli-
gious purposes, social festivities and
charitable deeds upon that day IS
shall best serve to make manifest
their,reverens gratitude to Almighty
God.
In witness, etc, lSigned)
VIM. E. SMITH,
By the governor,
III. b. WARNER, Sec'y of State.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-11-13
Platteville Notes.

The Mound City Engine Company, No, /,
will give their annual concert and dance at
Thomass Hall in Platteylle on Thanksgiving
eve. November 26th. The Monroe Cornet
Band viii discourse the music for the occa>
sion.
The old Postofice has been removed and
and is now occupied by S. Sickle who will
keep full line of cigars, tobacco &c, on
hand
&C. II. Mclean, watch maker and Jewell
er will remove to his new stand next week,
where he win give careful attention to re.
pairing and will keep on hand clocks, watches
and ewelry.
The Platteville Lecture Association will
begin on Friday by Prof. Richards. The APP
paratus for his illustrations are said to have
cost $4,000. The lectures will undoubtedly
be treat to all, far and near. Let nobody
miss them
John Ellsworth was seen going out with
a crib. Don't know what he is going to do
with it.
Those having lock boxes have found it
convenient to make duplicate keys. The
Postmaster objected on the ground that the
locks were patented and refused mail to par
ties because each party had not key with
which to unlock the drawer and get mails
himself Keys can be made cheaper than the
price asked for them at the Postofice, and
patent rights will not cover duplicates for
ones own use.
Rev. l. L. Searles will move his family
to Chicago in a few days. Our best wishes
go with him.
IT. L. Ceary finds it very difficult to get
a verdict, of late, in cases tried by him, the
jury always disagreeing.
The old porches in front of of Hender-
shots on Man street are being torn down,
thus adding much TO the good appearance.
Let others take the hint.
Prof Richards lectures for Friday and
Saturday are postponed to the sth and 10th.
Miss Atwater lectured here Saturday
night The receipts were $40.
The trustees of the Congregational church
have just negotiated with DR.. Robertson, for
his residence as parsonage. Price $780,
The Doctor will remove to climate more fa-
vorable TO his and his family's health. He
will leave many friends and we hope will fad
many in his new place.
There il man in this town who cannot
endure the sound of baby nursing or the
cry of his own babies So he thought he
would sleep with his hired man and he grated
his teeth SO he couldn't sleep with him.