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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-09-05
Obituary.

OBITUARY.
The following notice of the death of
former tOwnsman, we find in the
Chicago Journal of Aug. 26: A large
circle of relatives and friends have been
called upon to mourn the death of DR..
Isaac ID. Kilbourne, of this city, which
occurred at Geneva Lake, Wis, yester-
day. The Doctor was born in Orange
county, Vt. The early portion of his
life was spent in Montpelier and st.
JOhnsbury, in that state, in the study
and practice of dentistry. In 1866 he
came to this city, continued in his pro-
fesslon' and soon built up large prac-
tlce, which lasted until the fire of 1871,
when he, IN common with thousands of
others, lost all. The fire was a severe
blow to the Doctor. His patients were
scattered, his health undermined, and.
soon after, he gave up his profession.
He obtained a responsible position in
the post office, which his failing health
compelled him to resign last spripp.
His illness was severe and protracted
one, but finally he recovered sufficient
ly to go to Geneva Lake in search of
health, where he died, as has already
been stated. The Doctor suffered much.
but bore all with fOrtitude and without
He was a kind and affec-
tionate husband, and loving and in
dulgent father. He leaves wife and
daughter to mORrn his loss. He was a
brother of DR.. E. H. Kilbourne, of
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-09-05
Unreasonable.

A few good temperance people even,
echo a cry raised by the liquor inter-
ests, criticising the authorities for not
making ''clean sweep" in their search
and seizures, and throwing out hints
that this man and that man do as much
in this illegal traffic as those who have
been hauled up. The authorities have
one answer to all these complaints, and
it is this: Give them Evidence that any
one is carrying on this illegal business
and they will commence proceedings
at once. But until some witnesses can
be cited that will give them a reasona-
bic chance to convict of charges pre-
ferred, they will not do it, The prose-
cutting authorities know their business
too we'll to commence suits against
parties on some ones suspicion without
particle of evidence to back it. If
any have knowledge which will tend to
convict persons not already prosecuted
for the illegal sale of liquor, they are
requested for the good of our
and for the sake of human
ity to inform of them. If they have no
knowledge, they must see that it is not
the proper thing to discourage what
has already been done. 1t strikes the
average temperance man that nine
complaints and eight convictions is
tolerably fair beginning in a small vii
lage where no liquor is ever sold
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-09-05
Forepaugh.


The circus and menagerie exhibited
in this place last Friday. The street
parade was the finest ever seen here,
but for some unaccountable reason the
procession avoided the Main street of
the village, thus disappointing large
crowds who had gathered in the piazzas,
balconies and shop windows on purpose
to witness this pageant. Under the
two large tents the show was fine.
There was a large collection of rare
animals, including "the behemoth of
holy writ" The ring exhibition was ex-
cellent, the riding and tricks of both an
imals and men. The show of elephants,
ten in number, in the variety of their
movements, especially when stacked in
the pyramid as illustrated upon the
bills, was of itself worth the price of
admission. There was large audience
both afternoon and evening. The show
travels by special trains, and therefore
does not show the usual wear of travel
ling exhibitions of this kind.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-09-05

proof, and have convicted every one
except Geo. B. Walker, whose trial has
not yet been had. If other towns will
do this we will give them the credit of
having strong temperance sentiment
in them. But we don't claim to be the
"banner temperance town of the state"
There are a few thorough going tenn
perance men and women here who are
determined to root out heNliquOr SELL
ers, and we say all honor to them.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-09-05
Killed While Drunk.

When the p. g. o. mail train reached
Swanton Saturday night, blood, flesh
and clothing were found upon the ten
der, and before morning the mangled
remains of N. G.. Beardsley were found
upon the track in Fairfield. Beardsley
was seen at East Fairfield the evening
before intoxicated, and it is supposed
he laid down upon the track in a
drunken stupOr. He was between so
and 60 years old, and had lately buried
his wife in the west, although his home
was formerly at Fairfield.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-09-05

The managers of the p. & o. r. r.
and the selectmen of the town have had
a conference in regard to the highway
bridge which spans the track between
the Plain and the Fair Ground. Some
thing will have 10 he done with that
soon, and very likely the bridge may
be removed altogether, and the crossing
made at a grade with the track. AS
every train comes to full stop at this
place by state law, the greatest OBJ
JectiOns to grade crossings will not hold
in this case.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-09-05

There has been large attendance at
the camp meeting during the past
week. Notwithstanding the large num-
bers present we learn of no disturbance
of any kind. Although no trains were
run, it is estimated that 5000 people
were present on Sunday. 1t is now ex-
pected that the meeting will "break
up" on Friday morning.
j. D. Quimby has become totally
blind. The loss of sight is caused by
cataract.
There are about sixty students at the
seminary this term.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-09-05
To the Teachers of the Public Schools
of st. Johnsburv.

Mr.. M W. Hazen of Boston Mass hos L;,5,,,
consented to meet the teachers of the public schools
OF St J0hnsbury and vicinity, at the Union School
!! House, tuesday Sept 9, at 81 a. M The object of
tne meeting is to illustrate and explain the Pho.
netic System as used in the Appleton Readers. AS
TINS system is to most of our teachers new the
necessity as well as the Importance of the institute
VIII De readily seen. 1t is desired, and expected
mat al the teachers in the schools using the read
ers VIII be present. They are also requested to
Dr1ng with them copy of the LIST and "a readers
All interested in the schools are oordiaIIv intaJ
to be present. E. n SANDE0PH S %rtteo
ST. Johnsbury, Sept. g. 1879. '"p'
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-09-05
Sutton.

Sutton.
The second reunion of the descend
ants of EnOch Blake was held Aug. 81,
on the Samuel Blake place, one mile
east of Sutton village. About $50 OF
the connection and friends were pres
ent. The day was all that could be
desired for the occasion. The tables
were well spread and loaded with
ample provision for all present. The
exercices consisted in singing, speaking.
etc. The address of welcome was bv
M. A. Taft of Sutton, who well knows
his business and just how to do the
right thing at such time as this. Prayer
was offered by Rev. Isaac Blake of
Morgan. A blessing was invoked by
Rev. l.. H. Tabor of West Burke, when
the people then addressed themselves
to dinner. This being over, Geo. HI.
Blake of the Barton Monitor, gave quite
lengthy historical address of the fam
lily, which was very well arranged and
was interesting to all present. Remarks
were then made by Rev. L. H. Tabor,
Rev. Isaac Blake, Rev. B. M. Tillotson,
Rev. d. Waterman, of Sutton. The
singing was excellent, William Clark of
Peabody, Mass, rendering good service
in this part of the exercises. Hon. Ben
nett Blake of Texas, presided. 1t is As
years since he left this old homestead
where the meeting was held. Friends
were present from several states, and
as far as Illinois. Since the meeting
two years ago, Jacob Blake, the last of
EnOch's sons, has passed away and is
buried in the cemetery of this village
where his father and mother and all of
his brothers and sisters and large
of the family sleep with the
dead. This was one of the most inter-
esting meetings we ever attended. and
the day passed too quickly and as the
sun sank into the west the friends he
gan to disperse and say the good-byes
to each other, never all to meet again
until the great gathering day over the
river.
The third trial of the assault and
battery case between Burnham and
Jenness at the Hollow, was had on Fri
day last and turned out the same as the
two former trials, the jury not agreeing
upon verdict. The fourth trial is to
be Sept. Is, according to the adjourn
ment now. Who says Sutton does not
furnish its share of lawsuits this sum-
mer? .-.r.e
1t is expected the suit of l. K. Drew
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-09-05

The reader will notice elsewhere
the advertisement of Mr.. c. w. Graham,
taxidermist. Many persons lose pets
which they would like preserved if they
only knew it could be done we'll. 9th
ers find in the taXidermist's art many
beautiful ornaments for the library, of
flee or shop. Mr.. Graham has rare skill
IN his profession, and his shop is well
worth visiting.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-09-05

The Boston Pinafere Co., with Mrs.
Carter as principal soprano, are to give
this noted opera at Newport on Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday evenings of
this week. The Passumpsic Railroad
carry at reduced rates to this enter
tainment. See bills.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-09-05
Theft.

Theft.
Two men connected with Forepaugh's
circus were arrested at this place Fri
day morning, on charge of stealing at
Bradford. Sheriff Sulloway took them
down to the latter place for hearing,
and by a little judicieus pumping, one
owned up to stealing lap robe, and
then he peached on his cOmrade, lead
ing the sheriff to where another robe
was secreted in the bushes. Both men
were sentenced to 80 days in the state
workhouse, and to pay the costs of
prosecution. When Mr.. Forepaugh
found that two of his men had been
accused of this misdemeanor, he opened
on them fearfully. He wants honest
men only about his show-the other
kind are bad advertisement.
Deputy Sheriff H. R. Pratt arrested
ut Forepaugh's circus in this place last
Friday, a man named Sherwood, on
charge of stealing from Ira Grant in
East Concord, last spring. He hired
out at Grants, but before beginning
work he stole pair of pants, feelings,
mittens, etc, and escaped into New
Hampshire. He hired out with the
circus, and was recognized and arrested
here and taken to West Concord for
trial Monday. He was fined SIS and
costs, and for want of the money, Pratt
started with him for the workhouse at
Rutland. BY request of Sherwood,
Pratt took him to this place by hand
car during Monday night, being induced
to do so by the representation of Sher-
wood that if he could see his circus
companions they would pay his fine and
he would get release. The circus train
passed through here about half-past
two in the night, and when Pratt took
his prisoner to his companions at the
depot in this place, he took leg bail and
has not yet been seen. Sheriff Pratt
had no handouts, and it seems he trust
ed too much to the honor of his pris-
Oner.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-09-05

The village trustees are putting in
a new sewer, starting from near the
residence of H. C. Belden, Esq, and
running east near the residence of Mr..
w. H. Preston, and thence down the
hill into the Passumpsic river near Nc
Leod's mill. The entire length will be
some 200 rods, and it will drain a Sec
ton of the village which has heretofore
been without any sewerage accOmmo-
'datiOns whatever.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-09-05
Sunday Services.

Rev. C. S. Frost will be at home to
supply his pulpit next Sunday, at the
the Free Baptist church.-Rev. Ar
thur Little is expected to supply the
North Congregational church next Sab
bath, and Rev. DR.. Goodell of st. Louis,
the Sabbath following.-Rev. Edward
It. Fairbanks is expected home from
his vacation this week, and we presume
will fill his own pulpit at the South
church next Sabbath.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-09-05

"A force of men have been engaged
for several weeks in changing and
building over the $50 horsepower en-
CINE at the Fairbanks scale works. By
the change it is expected to save from
twenty to thirty per cent. of the steam.
So far they have been obliged to shut
down only one day, keeping the engine
running continuously from 7 O'Clock till
6 daily.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-09-05
New Business Firm.

geo w. Spencer of the Central Mar
he' n'is taken as partner in his business
WIN. l.. Pearl, and the new firm is
known under the style of Spencer g.
fearl. The new firm have fitted nm
The large basement in their store and
hereafter they will keep a full line of
family groceries for both the wholesale
ana retail trade. Mr.. Pearls engage
ments are such that he cannot become
an active partner until January. Mr..
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-09-05
Hardly.

Hardly.
In commenting on the late liquor
seizures IN this place, the last Danville
Star sarcastlcally says: 'NOw let us
near some more about st. Johnsbury
being the banner temperance town of
the state !" Now it strikes us that the
best evidence our town could give of its
oelng temperance place is the fact
'hat Its prosecuting officers have pro-
ceeded against every liquor seller in
town against whom they could obtain
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-09-05

Pearl is we'll known in this vicinity,
having been for many years the travel
ling man for H. E. Fletcher & Co. Mr..
Spencer has gone the present week to
the Boston and New York markets for
new goods.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-09-05
HardWick.

ndTQW1CR.
Mrs. Hale Ransom of Haynesville,
was seriously burned by falling upon
the stove while in a fit last week. She
was alone at the time, and in falling
overturned a kettle of boiling water,
saturating her clothing and lying across
the stove in that condition until some
of her family returned to the room.
Her back and limbs were both sealded
and burned in shocking manner. She
is still alive and faint hopes are enter
tanned of her recovery.
Mrs. L. w. Jordan was surprised by
visit from eleven lady friends last
Thursday, whose uited ages were more
than eight hundred years. The, occa-
sion was Mrs. Us seventy fourth birth
day.
E. c. Cummings has repurchased his
hill farm and returns to it next week,
leaving his sash and blind shop in
charge of Albert Foster.
Rev. Mr.. Gordon returned from his
vacation and occupied the desk at the
Congregational church last Sabbath.
The fall term of the graded school
commenced Monday, the Higher depart
ment in charge of Walter Bayley, the
Primary, of Miss Hattie Adgate.
Among the late arrivals in town, are
noticed daughter to Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Joslyn; a daughter to Mrs. j.
Blake; a daughter to Mrs. ]. Curtis
daughter to Mrs. VIM. Foster, and a
son to Mrs. David Noble.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-09-05
The Liquor Cases.

Inc Liquor Eases.
All the complaints made for selling
liquor were disposed of last week, ex-
cept that of Geo. d. Randall, James
Higgins of the Express Co., aud Geo. B.
Walker, of the st. Johnsbury House.
The case of Higgins was heard Oh Sat
urday and he was fined $500 and costs,
and he appealed to the county court.
Randall called for Il jury trial, and about
80 witnesses were summoned for the
hearing on Monday. Early Monday
morning he came up and settled, fine
and costs amounting to SS4.S2, Mr..
Randall also settling privately with a
number of witnesses who had been
summoned in his case. Mr.. Walker
also demanded trial, and his case is
set for next week on Tuesday, and
Philip X. Gleed, Esq, of Morrisviile,
has been engaged for the prosecution.
The fact that Belden & Ide have been
Walkers counsel in several civil suits
make it improper for them to act in
his case.
1t cannot escape notice that in every
case which has been started against the
illegal sale of liquor, the respondent
has pleaded guilty, except the Express
Company and Mr.. Walker. The i'm
preston is getting abroad that the citi-
zens and officers of the law mean bust
ness; that they have taken hold of this
matter to clean it out, and the sooner
the rumseller stops his traffic and con-
forms to the law, the better for him, as
well as the community.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-09-05
Sheffield.

Sheffield.
Hiram Jenness moved his family to
Lyndonville last Tuesday where they
intend to make permanent home.
c. M. Gifin has bought the Charles
Rogers place in Wheelock village, and
intends to move soon.
l. K. KenastOn has come to town on
flying visit. We hardly know how
he likes the west, but think he likes
his native hills best.
The ladies of this place in remem-
brance of the valuable service rendered
to the Ladies Mite Society by the for
mer pastor of the M. E. church (Rev
S. S. Brigham now in Albany made
him very nice quilt, and six or eight
couple went to that place and made
the presentation few days ago. ...
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-09-05
Harriaaes.
q Marriages and Deaths inserted free.
Obituaries, sic cents line

In this village, Aug. 81, by Rev. B. M. Tillotson
John S. Clark and Susan S. Burt, all of ST. Johns
bury.
At st. Johnsbury Aug 80. by Rev. E. T. Sand
ford, Mr.. John NJ. Stone and Miss Susan j. Stcne
both OF st. Johnsbury. By the same, Aug. 30, Mr.
Alexander Mann of LIttletOn, N H., and Miss
Esther Bean of ST. Johnsbury.
At Sheffield, Sept 2, by Rev. M. Atwood, VIM
A Little of st. Johnsbury, and Abbie F. Jones Of
Wheelock.
At Norwich, Sept. 3, by Rev. A. Hazen, Allen M
Moore, Esq. of Plattsburg, N. Y, and Mrs. S. S
Ray of Norwich. -
At e. Craftsbury, Aug g. by Rev. j. c. Taylor
Mr.. W. Graham of Greensboro, and Miss P. L
Fayer of Glover.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-09-05

Signs of Returning Prosperity Richardson,
Beynton & Co., of New York, have manufactured
and sold more of Boynton's Furnaces and Ranges
this season than during any corresponding year
since 1878 1t would seem as though the people
were beginning to understand that frst-class
heating apparatus is the most economical. These
increased demands of our manufacturers are only
''straws which show how the tide is turning" 1t
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-09-05
West Concord.

Rev. /. P. Booth of Morrisville,
preached at the Universalist church last
Sunday. There were no services at the
NJ. E. church, Mr.. Morse being at camp
meeting.
Mr.. Human lost valuable horse on
Thursday of last week, caused by feed
ing too much meal.
S. D. Brooks goes to Lunenburg this
week where he has a job of building
sleighs.
Chester Bailey, who ran away last
spring, has again gone to parts I'M
known. He took Bub Owen for a COM
rade this time.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-09-05

Mr.. Russell Hallett is having all
his home buildings newly shingled. 1t
takes about forty thousand shingles to
cover them all. w. j. Bray is doing
the job.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-09-05
Fishing at Lake Champlain.


A party of four from this place went
to Maquam Bay, Lake Champlain, last
Saturday fishing, and caught so pounds
or more of bass and pickerel, and re-
port it as one of the finest days sport
they ever enjoyed. This is getting to
be favOrite resort for sportsmen, and
if this catch is sample of what is done
there, we do not wonder at it. The
best way for those going there is to
secure man who is acquainted with
the fishing ground, and either Mr.. G..
ii. Kidney or Jack Royce of Swanton,
will be found suitable parties if you can
secure their services. They have good
boats and tackle and understand well
where the "big onesn are to be found.
There is excellent opportunity for
camping out on the lake shore, or on
the many islands in this part of the
lake; or should one wish, he can get
into most any of the houses to stop.
Mr.. Manner at Maquam Bay, accommo-
dates good many at reasonable rates.
People will also find the conductors on
the P. & o. R. R. ready to give infor-
nation where men, boats, ETC., can be
found. The fishing in this lake has not
been so good for years as this season,
and it is expected it will be better in
the future, as the law against taking
fish with nets gives the fish chance to
Increase. We predict the day is not
far distant when the people of the state
Will see the wisdom of the law prohibit
ing the wholesale slaughter of fish that
used to be carried on about this lake.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-09-05
Burke.

burke.
Mrs. Francis Richardson had bad
smash-up last Saturday, at Burke Hol-
low. She had started to go to Lancas-
ter with a span of horses, and when
between West Burke and the Hollow,
one OF the horses threw stone upon
the other one which scared him and
both horses commenced to run. When
they ran through Burke Hollow Mrs.
Richardson tried to rein them under
Goes horse-shed, but did not succeed
entirelss, as the wagon struck a post
throwing her out and bruising her con-
siderably, although no serious injury
was done.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-09-05
East Burke.

East Burke.
Rev. Mr.. Winslow proposes to preach
on the sermon of Rev. L. Fl. Tabor
delivered at the funeral of Sidney Coe
a few weeks ago,-next Sunday. AS
Mr.. Tabor has to be away next Sab
bath, he requested Mr.. WinslOw to
postpone the sermon until one week
from next Sabbath when he would give
him his written sermon on condition
that he (Tabor) should be allowed to
reply. Mr.. Winslow refused to do this.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-09-05

"A musical company which we I'M
derstand has been playing at the White
Mountains, are TO give PinafOre at the
town hall in this place OH Saturday.
See adj
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-09-05

of Barton, and the town, is to be tried
at the coming term of Orleans county
court, in Sept. This is for injury on
highway and the small sum of $25, 900
is all that is asked for.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-09-05

Mrs. C. E. Wise has rented her
house on Cliff street to Frank F. Good
win, and Mrs. Wise and children soon
20 to Panama to live, where Mr.. Wise
is engaged III business.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-09-05
Imnortant to Pensioners.

By an act of Congress, approved June
81, 1879, biennial examinations of PEN
sioners are abolished. This is what Z.
L. Whitford, U. S. pension agent at
Concord, writes Capt. BlOdgett.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-09-05

The town authorities are causing
the soldiers monument and the statue
which surmOunts it to be cleansed, and
workmem are engaged upon it to-day.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-09-05

VIM. A. Bowen has returned to
this Mace and is engaged in the barber
sbop Of Mr.. Cobb in the st. Johnsbury
Hnusp
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-09-05

1t is expected that Mr.. Fl. P. Clos
son of TJ.otEo-5, viii attoDd our county
fair and exhibit flowers and plants that
are grown by him.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-09-05

The Robin Hood and Idlewild ar
cherry clubs had a matched game on
Boynton hill Saturday afternoon. The
shooting was done by ten picked mem
bers from each club, with five scores.
At the end of the game the score stood
Sc for the Robin Hooders to 70 for the
Idlewilders. The distance was 20 rods ;
S. II. Bracket umpire, with gOodly
number of interested spectators.