davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-19

was upon the track, making mince meat
OF him, when the tender, car of slab
wood, and box car containing scales,
were thrown from the track. The en-
glne, the "Gov. Fairbanks" was slight
~ injured, and the box car was utterly
demolished. The scales were returned
to the mandatory on Saturday in a
damaged condition. Looking at the
engine, and seeing how close the cow
catcher and the fre-box run to the
track, it seems miraculous how it could
go over anything as large as this ami
NAL and not do more damage.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-19

The Catholic Fair, which we men
toned last week, opened at the school
house hall on Monday evening. The
band played few selections out of
doors, and afterwards in the hall. Many
valuable and useful gifts were brought
in, consisting of choice household fur
niture, and other things. The Sisters
of Charity had table loaded with
small articles, that attracted considera-
BILE attention. A novel feature of the
fair, and one that made much merri-
ment, was the "Fish Pond" This con-
sisted of small place partitioned of, a
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-19
East Hardwick.

Rev. Mr.. Vibbert delivered a lecture
on the subject of temperance at the
Congregational church last Sabbath
eve to a full house, it being the first of
a course. He delivered the second one
at the Baptist church on Monday eve,
and will speak again Thursday>evening
under the auspices of the Reform Club,
at village hall. He is very interesting
speaker, and presented the subject in
clear, forcible and convincing manner.
One of the old land marks in this
place has disappeared, Justin Paige
having torn down the Stevens saw mill,
the first one erected in this place. Gin
ton Keith has the job to build new
one this fall.
S. P. Fuller has left the granite works
at Hardwick, and will go into business
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-19

st. Johnsbury Centre.
The winter term of school will begin
III this village the first Monday in De-
cember.
Geo. NJ. Williams of Wheelock has
rented the upper rooms of E. H. Stones
new house, and will move in as soon as
rooms are completed.
Lyman c. Ranney is stopping with
his son-in-law, c. H. Stevens, for the
present.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-19
CRANKY.

ESCAPED CONVICT-HORSE THIEF-GIRL
ABDUCTED (O ETC.
Exciting times for the past week
away up here in the woods. Events, if
not persons, have followed in rapid sue
cession, somewhat in this order: Escap-
ed convict from Windsor, officers in hot
pursuit, horse theft, exit of Miss Jennie
Griffin, and pursuit after stolen team.
To be more particular-last week Tues
day about noon two men with team
stopped at Dea. G. A. Appleton's in
Victory, and called for dinner aud horse
batting, introducing themselves as Sher-
ifs w. H. Brown of Windsor, and a
sheriff from Barnet. They represented
that they were in pursuit of an escaped
convict, whom they had tracked from
Littleton, and had been out all night.
Said they met Frenchman a few miles
back who had met man who answer
ed their description of the convict, one
Somers by name. They said they were
directed to Mr.. AS house by Sheriff
Quimby of West Concord, and during
their stay here they conversed correct
ly OF persons whom Mrs. A. knew, and
knew were residents of Windsor and
Barnet.
The officers were well armed, and
had a pair of handouts, and their APP
pearance was such as to leave no doubt
in Mr.. AS mind but they were just as
represented, In leaving, Mr.. Brown
borrowed pair of overshoes, and they
could only pay half the bill for want OF
change, agreeing to send the balance by
mail. That afternoon they made sew
eral inquiries on the road to CRANKY,
and searched Hardy Eggleston's house.
Mr.. James Ford had met a man an
swering to their description of Somers,
and mile further on Mr.. Loomis Wells
had seen him pass, going toward Guild
hall. They followed on, going as far as
Mr.. A. j. Dunn's, whose house they are
said to have searched, and where they
stayed all night. Here lived a. grand
laughter, Miss Jennie Griffin, who
bears low character, and here the of
ficers met and counseIed with some
young men who it is said bore no very
creditable part in the whole transac-
ton. Wednesday morning, after fur
ther inquiries of neighbOrs, both officers
followed to Guildhall and from there to
GrovetOn, where they separated, Brown
hiring different men to bring him back
over the road till at night he again put
up at Dunn's, saying he had sent his
assistant, the Barnet officer, down to
Littleton to arrest man who had con-
cealed their man, and then misdirected
them. These facts he said were COM
municated to him while at Groveton by
telegraph from the officer at Littleton
Thursday morning he offered Mr.. Dunn
a bill which he could not change in
payment for his lodging. He then
agreed to return at night and pay the
bill, saying his fellow officer would meet
him there.
After visiting two or three Othel
neighbOrs, he came down to Mr.. Loo.
mis- Wells's and hired his team to drive
to the north part of the town to make
inquiries and search in the Frencl
neighborhood, He came down to the
post office and left an open communica
ton for the Barnet man on his return
saying he was going to Sheffield, hav
ing received despatch to the efec
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-19
Paddock Village.

UNLOCK v Huge.
Geo. Ward has moved into the Buzzell
house at Paddock village; Charles
Waite into the Hadley house lately va
Gated by Elder Williams, and Mrs.
Page has moved into the George Gilman
house.
Geo. NJ. Hoagg, who was under ar
rest for burglary at Manchester, N. H.,
has been bailed out by his father, and
returned home last Tuesday.
Kate Jones of Paddock village, will
soon go to Woodsville to assist her
brother upon his paper.
Eugene Kittredge of Paddock vii
lage has been quite sick of typhoid fe-
yer, but is now improving.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-19
New ENTERPRISE.

Mr.. L. D. Hazen has recently pur-
chased the interest of Mr.. Keyes in the
timber lands near East Concord, for
merly owned by Fairbanks and Keyes,
comprising 700 acres or over. Mr.. Ha-
zen cuts and saws the lumber, which is
then divided equally between the
Messrs. Fairbanks and himself. Men
are now making roads preparatory for
the winters work. The lumber is most
ly spruce, but now and then some pine.
Should there besuficient snow, business
is expected tO.be lively. The most that
has ever been got out has been about
one and half millions of feet, but this
winter it is hoped there will be three
millions.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-19
Advent Meetings.

The Adventist Quarterly Conference
convened at their church in this place
last week Wednesday, and held
over the Sabbath. Several clergymen
from abroad were present, among the
number being Elder McKinstry of Bee
be Plain, and Rev. Mr.. Pike of White
field, n. II. The meetings were held
day and evening, and are said to have
been of considerable interest, there be-
ing a good attendance at each session,
1t is expected that the yearly meeting
of this denomination will be held here
in January.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-19
The Wind Up.

There was some little excitement on
the street on Monday afternoon, when
Geo. D. Randall consummated his cleo
ton agreement with Chas. A. Calder
wood. The operation commenced soon
after o'clock, the sidewalks being full
of enthusiastic men and boys. Mr..
Randall fulfilled his contract to the sat
isfaction of all parties, of wheeling CAL
derwood to Fairbanks village. Upon
the front of the wheelbarrow was past
ed this inscription, "WHEN WE BET WE
PAY" We think this affair winds up
the election of 1880 in st. Johnsbury.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-19

A Fine Thing for the Teeth.-Fragrant So
ZODoNT is a composition of the purest and choic-
est ingredients of the Oriental vegetable kingdom.
Every ingredient is well known to have a benefi-
cial effect on the teeth and gums. Its embalming
or antiseptic property and asomatic fragrance
makes it toilet luxury SOZODONT removes all
disagreable odors from the breath caused by ca
tarrh, bad teeth, etc. 1t is entirely free from the
injurious and acrid properties of tooth pastes and
powders which destroy the enamel. One bottle
lasts six months. 6O-63
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-19
neahs.

In ST. Johnsbury Nov. 16, after a long illness,
Helen E. wife of George R. Crosby, aged about 43.
In North Danville, Nov. IL, Mr.. d. Hibbird Mas
sey, aged 80.
In Sutton, Sept 81, of dysentery, Fida Switzer,
aged one year. Oct 80, of canker- rash Freddie
Switzer, aged one year, twin children of Stephen
and Lovina Switzer.
In Newbury, Nov &c. Elizabeth L. Morse, eldest
daughter of the late John Morse Esq., of st. Johns
bury Centre.
In Clinton, Iowa, Nov. 4, C. P. Carpenter for
merly of Thetford, VT. aged SO.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-19
McIndoe's Falls.

Nearly all of the thirty, millions of
lumber that was left on the Fifteen
Mile Falls has reached the boom above
the village, and Van Dyke & Merrill
have hauled out large pile of logs to
saw the coming winter.
There is considerable sickness in
town at this time. Mrs. John A. Gil
christ was quite low last week.
Paul Knapp has moved from Monroe
into Silas Hatcb's house. Hatch has
gone to Littleton to work for Ira Par
ker g. Co.
Fred II. Colby killed 16 months old
hog last week that dressed $50 lbs.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-19
Obituary.

ODiJuary.
Mrs. Helen E. Crosby, wife of Geo.
R. Crosby of this place, died Tuesday
morning after a long and painful i'll
ness, aged about 43 years. Mrs. Crosby
was member of the North church, and
had lived in this community for several
years, during which time she greatly
attached herself to her friends and neigh
bors. Her ways were genial and kind
ly, and her example most worthy of
imitation. She was patient, forbearing
and loving in her family, and will be
greatly missed there, and by all who
had the good fortune of her acquaint-
ance. Besides her husband, she leaves
a grown up daughter and little boy
about ten years old.
Miss Elizabeth L. Morse died at New
bury on Tuesday morning, after an ill
ness of many years. Her last days were
very peaceful, and she passed quietly
to rest after long years of suffering. She
was the eldest daughter of the late
John Morse, Esq, of St. Johnsbury Cen
tire, and she is to be laid away in the
family lot to-day. All through her
long illness she was tenderly cared for
by her sister Martha, and during her
last days her step-mother and only
brother-Charles H. Morse, Esq, of
Chicapo-were with her
Daniel Hibbird Massey died at his
fathers at North Danville last week on
Friday. Mr.. Massey formerly worked
in the scale shops, but two years ago
last September he was obliged to quit
work because of i'll health. Although
it was generally believed he had an in
durable disease, he bore up bravely,
and was out upon our streets only the
Saturday before he died. He leaves a
wife and two small children in some
what Strengthened circumstances.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-19
The Dartmouth Glee Club gives

The Dartmouth Glee Club gives a
concert at the town hall next Wednes-
day evening. 1t is bad time and a
bad night; but the boys are bound to
come and take the chances. The Laco-
MIA paper has this of them: "The sing
ing of the Dartmouth Quartet at our
last Musical Convention was simply
Immense. Their style of music just
tickled the fancy of the average Laco-
MAN, and was always greeted with
hearty cheering.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-19
Golden Wedding.

The golden wedding of Mr.. Eben
Jones and wife of this place was cele-
brated at their son-in-law's, A. L. Ingalls,
of Lyndon, on Tuesday of this week.
About 60 persons were present, and a
very pleasant time was had. A number
of presents were made. Mr.. and Mrs.
Jones are lifelong residents of St.
Johnsbury, and quite a number from
this town were present.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-19
Farm For Sale.

The subscriber offers for sale his farm consist
ing of about 100 of excellent land suitably di
vided for dllage and pasturing with sugar orchard
and plenty of saw timber for fences etc. The farm
is in good state of cultivation, well fenced, con-
ve1ent buildings, and never failing running water
to house and barns brought inlead pipe. The farm
is well located on good road about one mile from
post Office and depot.
VIM P. BREWER.
st. Johnsbuly Centre, Nov. 9, 1880.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-19

few feet in height, where small articles
were kept as the ''fish." When one
threw in his hook the first thing he
knew there would be a genuine "nib
ble," and then up would come some
kind of a bundle. Occasionally the
poles would bend as though whale
or a shark were in close proximity.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-19
Personal.

Personal
Mr.. Truman Stevens, son of James
R. Stevens, ESQ.,, has been engaged as
clerk in the First National Bank.
Under the appropriate head, the
marriage notice of Mr.. E. B. Hamblin
will be found-now of North Adams,
Mass, but formerly popular clerk in
c. c. Bingham's drug store.
Mr.. Ira A. Hutchinson of Columbus,
Ohio, made short visit to his mother
in this place the past week, leaving for
home on Wednesday, by way of New
York and Washington. Mr.. Hutchin-
son has not been here before for twelve
years, and finds many changes in place
and people.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-19

You will serve double purpose in
going to Mrs. Boles' tomorrow evening
have pleasant, social time, and al
so put ten cents in the treasury of the
Mission Circle.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-19

Albert Babcock, engineer upon the
St. j. 81 L. c. railroad, got his knee
quite badly hurt while at work around
the cars at Swanton few days since.
He is around upon a cane this week,
but is improving quite fast.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-19

We notice that Mr.. w. F. Kelley
has been appointed postmaster at st.
Johnsbury Centre, in place of Mr.. E. NJ.
Ide, resigned. Mr.. Kelley has been as
sistant postmaster there for the last z
years, and knows all about the bust
ness, is competent and accommodating,
and his appointment will give general
satisfaction.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-19

There is no truth in the rumor pub
lished that the Passumpsic and South
Eastern railways have leased the Occi
dental road of Canada, between Ottawa
and Quebec.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-19

The draped ante-room at town hall
is not ornamental, but the thickness of
the partition prevents all noises in it
being heard by the audience! Oh, yes!
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-19

The Peruvian Syrup has cured thousands who
were Suffering from Dyspepsia, Debility, Liver
Complaint, Boils, .Humors, Female Complaints etc
Pamphlets free to any address. Seth W. Fowle &
Sons, Boston. Aug. 60 81
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-19

Interesting half hour meetings are
held this week from 700 to 7.30, at
rooms of the Y. NJ. C. A, in Browns
building.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-19

Arthur Whitney has concluded to
pay his bet Thanksgiving day morning,
by saving the half-cord of wood for
Mrs. Frederick Kendall. Some Repub-
lican friends furnish the wood. and
they, together with Web. Batchelder,
the other party to the wager, will see
that the provisions are carried out to
the letter.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-19
S0ciabIe and5LOan Exhibit.

The Girls Benevolent Circle will hold Sociable
at the house of Mrs. Boles, on Friday evening
November 10, from until ten O'Clock. There will
be Loan Exhibit of quaint and beautiful articles
All are cordially invited No refreshments Ad
mission 10 cents. Children cents $3.50
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-19
Concord.

Miss Sarah E. Woodbury. has COM
pleted the fall term of the Essex county
Grammar school at this place, and has
given universal satisfaction. All have
been pleased with her instruction and
regret her departure,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-19

james P. Hicks, workman at the
bakery, and who has been living in Ell
der Smiths house on Portland street,
moved on Wednesday into the Arnold
house on the Plain.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-19

Mrs. L. A. Esterbrooks and child
of Railroad street, who have been sick
so long with typhoid fever, are gradual
ly recovering. Mrs. L. w. Rowell, who
had been with them considerably came
down with the fever, and has since been
dangerously ill, but was more comfort
able on Monday,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-19

"A little history of the remarkable
man who lectures at town hall tonight,
is given on the outside of this paper.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-19

The men who were discharged from
the Granite works here last week, have
all secured jobs at the same business at
other places in this state and Massa-
chusetts, at wages ranging from So to
$3.50 per day.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-19

The CaledOnidn will be printed
next week on Wednesday, because OF
Thanksgiving on Thursday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-19

There have been two agents from
H. X. Gerrish's nurseries, Geneva, n.
Y, in town this week taking orders.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-19
A Card.

The family friends of the late D. Hibbird Mas
sey wish in this public way to express their hearty
thanks to many friends in this place and North
Danville, for the great kindness shown him during
his long and painful Illness
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-19

Thanksgiving services will proba-
bly, be held in the North church, with
a sermon by Rev. Sandford.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-19

Waterford.
Edgar o. Cushman has during the
last five weeks caught 80 foxes, 90
skunks, 8 coons, one mink and has
kept his farm work along in good
shape.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-19
THE WINTER TERM
Notice to Ladies'.

MRS. HELEN F. CARPENTER wishes to say
to the Ladies OF st. Johnsbury and vicinity that
she is constantly receiving patterns for stamp
ing, and that she has just received from New York
some choice designs for Table Covers, Lambre-
quins and Tides. for the Kensington and Outline
embroidery. Will the ladies call and look at them
before sending their work away.
Nov. 16, 1850. 60-63*
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-19

On Monday morning, as Thomas
Fleetwood had taken the train at this
place for Concord, he was taken in a
fit, and was brought to the house of a
friend, where he remained few hours,
when he finally recovered sufficiently to
take the afternoon train.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-19

In st. Johnsbury, Nov. ID, by Rev. j. A. Bois
sonnault Henry A. King and Maria Rivers both
Of CRANKY.
In Danvile. Nov. 3, Mr.. Henry D. Bolton of Pea
cham and Miss Jane L. Adams of Barnet.
In West Concord, Nov. 10. George S. Drew of st.
Johnsbury, and Cora L. o. Owens of Westmore.
In Lancaster, Oct. 49, Edwin B. Hamblen of
North Adams, Mass, and Clara E. Savage of Ian
caster
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-19

The lost jewelry advertised in the
Caled0nian last week was found by two
little boys from Boltouville, and restor-
ed to its owner. These boys were Ar
thur Reed and BERTHE Gardner, nephews
of j. NJ. Boyce, whom they were visit
inO
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-19

The A. S. T. Co. Black Tip for children's shoes
adds to their beauty, while doubling the wearing
value of the shoe. All parents who have used
them testify to this.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-19
THE BEST PAPER! TRY IT!
BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED.
Seth YEAR.
HE SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN

The Scientific American is a large first class
weekly newspaper of sixteen pages, printed in the
most beautiful style, profusely illustrated with
splendld engrav1ngs representing the newest in
ventiOns and the most recent advances in the arts
and sciences; including new and interesting facts
in agriculture, horticulture, the home, health
medical progress, social science. natural history
geology, astronomy. The most valuable practical
science, will be found in the Scientific American.
Terms, $500 per year. 81 90 half year, which in
cludes postage. Discount to agents. Single cop
les ten cents. Sold by all Newsdealers Remit by
postal order to MUM e. CO., Publishers 81 Park
Row, New York.
PATIENTS In connection with the Sci
n LIN i ~. entific American Messrs
Mum e. Co. are solicitors of American and For
eign Patents have had IS years experience and
now have the largest establishment in the world
Patents are obtained on the best terms. A special
notice is made in the Scientific American of all in
ventions patented through this agency, with the
name and residence of the patentee. BY the i'm
mense circulation thus given public attention is
directed to the merits of the new patent and sales
or introduction often easily effected.
Any person who has made a new discovery or in
vention, can ascertain, free of charge, whether
patent can probably be obtained. by writing to
Mum & Co. We also send free our hand book
about the patent laws, patents, caveats trade
marks, their costs, and how procured with hints
for procuring advances on inventions. Address
Tor the paper or concerning patents,
MUM s. CO., 81 Park Row, New York.
Branch Office. corner and It'll Sts., Washing.
ton, D. G.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-19
Nice Calling Cards.

Gilt edged, in boxes or cases, very neat. Just
the thing every lady wants. Call and see them
The Holidays near at hand
CALIFORNIAN OFFICE.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-19
Notice to Towns PeopIe.

We run a New Coach to and from all tro;,s ho.,,
DAY and night. An orders left at the office of the
81; Johnsbury House will be promptly attended to-
'ou JERRY DREW