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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-03-05
I Like to Help People.

A woman was walking along a street
one windy day, when the rain began to
come down. She had an umbrella, but
her hands were full of parcels, and il
was difficult for her to raise it in that
wind.
"Let me, ma'am let me please,
said bright-faced boy, taking the UNI
brella in his hands. The astonished
woman locked on with satisfaction
while he managed to raise the rather
obstinate umbrella. Then taking out
one of those ever-handy strings which
boys carry, he tied all the parcels snug
ly into one bundle and then politely
handed it back to her.
"Thank you very much," she said.
'Yeu are very polite to do so much fol
stranger"
"Oh, it is no trouble, ma'am," he said
with smile. 81 like to help people,"
Both went their ways with happy
feeling in their hearts, for such little
deeds of kindness are like fragrant roses
blOssoming along the path of life.-Er-
change.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-03-05
The Lime-Kiln Club Platform.
From the Detroit Free Press.


WaydOwn Beebe said that he rose ND
to a question of order. Politics had
commenced to boom, and wherever he
went men inquired of him what attitude
the Lime-Kiln club would maintain
during the coming presidential cam
pain. Would it side with this party or
that ? Would it whoop for this candi-
date or yell for the other? Would it be
found bearing kerosene torches through
the street, keeping step to the tap of
the drum, or would it ride on horse
back and carry the banners of the enc
my?
Samuel Shin said that he met the
same inquiries day by day, and he
would like to know what platform
the club would stand on.
Col. Cato Windfall also wanted the
matter decided. He knew of at least
one case where he had lost lob be-
cause he couldn't determine the atti-
tude of the club.
"Gem'len" replied the president in
answer, ode platform on which dis De-
trOlt Llme-Kiln club now stands an
will fOreber stand am divided into de
follerin' planks:-
Plank Let SIGH people as want to
grind axes turn de grindstun fur dem
selves.
Plank 2-Let de offs seek de man.
If it can't find him let de offs run her
self.
Plank 3-DOan' Spite a good white
washer to make poor offs holder.
Plank believe muffin dat polyti-
shans talk, but vote to suit your own
constance.
Dis club makes no pledges, axes no
favors, an will be run in de intress of
de publick at large an seek de good
Opinyun of all men.
Dis being st. Valentines day, an St.
Valentine havin' allus been de warm
an airnest friend of de Guild race, we
Will now adjourn to de library an dar
purtake OF some sand an witches an
coffee, prepared specially fur de mo-
menchus OCCASION"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-03-05
Tobacco and Health.

An English physician of high repute
made last autumn, an examination into
the effects of the use of tobacco upon
boys.
He took thirty-eight lads of average
strength and health, between the ages
of and fifteen, who were in the habit
of smoking moderately. In twenty two
| there were severe disorders of the di-
! gestion and circulation, and palpitation
of the heart ; twelve were troubled with
bleeding of the nose ten had disturbed
sleep; twelve had liberation of the
mucous membrane of the mouth; and
worst of all, in twenty-seven "a taste for
liquor had been developed.
The doctor treated MANY of them for
the individual ailments, but to no pur-
pose; then he induced his patients to
give up tobacco, and after the lapse of
a month or two the symptoms all dis
appeared.
We give the statement on the author
lty of the British Medical monthly, and
1t adds to its force to know that it is
not offered there with any moral or dis
saasive purpose, but simply as a Patio
logical fact, of interest to physicians.
Instances are not rare in this country
In which the excessive use of tobacco
has caused mania-a-p Ortu, precisely as
liquor would have done. Our climate
adds to the injurious effect of both Ii
quOr and nicotine.
Many a middle-aged, over-worked
man who uses tobacco as a sedative.
butts old and wise enough to understand
the injury it is working to his brain,
heart and digestive organs, struggles
mantully against it, but finds it we'll
nigh impossible to escape from its mer-
CHESS hold.
But fresh, healthy boy does OF
need it as a sedative; he is not over
worked the use of it is, if he would
tell the truth, positively disagrea-
BILE to him. He smokes and chews sim
ply from the snobbish wish to be
thouht manly in the eyes of lads as ig-
norant as himself.
Arguments based on it's injurious
effect, cost, ETC., are not likely to move
him, because he has not yet learned the
value of health and money.
Much would be gained if parents
would obtain from intelligent and truth
full boys simple promise not to touch
liquor or tobacco until they were of
age. Their own good sense and reason
would then probably keep them out of
danger for the rest of their lives.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-03-05
Thou Shalt Not Tempt the Lord Thy
God.

There are dangers enough that we
cannot avoid. There are temptations
enough that are forced upon us. 1t is
not for us to go looking up risks, to see
if the angels are on guard for our pro-
lection. Yet it is u very common thing
for a person to deliberately expose him
self to temptation in the hope that God
will keep him from harm. A little boy
who was told by his mother that he
mustn't have piece of mince pie in
the evening, because it would make
him sick, answered her in the spirit of
a good many older people: "No, let
me eat the pie, mamma; and then III
pray God not to let it make me sick.n
And there was New England deacon
who was visited by some of his brethren
in the church for a talk over his sup
posed excess in cider drinking. "Oh
Eve made that subject of prayer" he
said land know it's all right. Pve
asked the Lord, if there was any danger
of my drinking too much, he would
take away my love for cider. So as long
as my appetite holds IEfeel safe"
There is a tempting ofHhe Lord by
having unwise comprehensive, by in
dulging in questionable amusements
with their perniciOus associations, by
tampering with beverages that have
proved the ruin Of so many about us,
by neglecting prayer, and Bible study,
and church attendance, by seeking to
be rich-in the thought that ace shall
use money very differently from most
persons of wealth. "Thou shalt not
tempt the Leld thy God" is warning
which most Christians have need to
bear constantly in mind.-H. G. Irum-
bull.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-03-05

possibility of having the surface of
the mind dashed into storm, while yet
down deep in the caverns of ones in
most consciousness all is still this 1
know by experience. This is the peace
of God. $50 he giveth his beloved
Sleep" 1t is rest with an emphasis,
rest in Jesus sense when he said,
"COme unto me, all We that labor and
are heavy laden, and l will give you
rest"-rest in the most golden sense
that we can ever give to the Word, and
much more. 1t passeth understanding,
but it does not surpass experience.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-03-05

FISK UNIvERsITY.-The present is
regarded as the most prosperous year
in the history of Fisk University. The
number of students is larger than ever
before since the occupation of Jubilee
Hall. The enrolment to date, is 33l,
of whom 90 are from outside of Tennes-
see and represent l3 different states.
The University is every year gathering
a larger harvest from the seed sown,
and the good work done by her stu
dents. Several hundred former students
are employed in teaching, and goodly
number occupy very responsible posi-
tions. Then, too, lis of the pupils now
in attendance have already become
teachers, and as a rule they spend "a
part of each year teaching in the public
schools. Who can estimate the good
accomplished by this little army of ear
nest teachers Fisk University Paper.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-03-05
NOTICE.

Whereas Augusta r. Hoagg, of st. JOhnsbun
the County of Caledonia, has filed in the Cha
office of SAID county her libel for divorce: ser-
forth in substance that she was legally married
Charles r. HOagg of Waterford, in said COUNTY
the 18th day of March, 1867, and that she lived =.
said Charles r. until the Sd day of February r
when he deserted the hbelant and has lived Vi.
her none since.
And it being made to appear that said Charl,l
resides without this state so that a citation can.
be served upon him, il is hereby ordered that D
tice OF the tendency of the foregoing libel be 20.
to the said Charles r. by publication of the d,
stance thereof and of this order in the St Jds
bury Caledonian, weekly newspaper pulls
in said county, three weeks successfully, tbs
OF which publications to be at least six weeks n
to the first day of the next term of Caedai
County Court, to be held at st. JOhnsbury, in 8.
county ON the first Tuesday of June A. b. l:'O
Dated at st. JOhnsbury, in said county this vi
day of Feb. a. ID. 1880.
+. ID. BROWN, Deputy CleIi
ELISHA MAY, Solicitor. 22A
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-03-05
l.-WORD PUZZLE.

am a word of five letters, sometimes
used as a noun and sometimes as a verb
Reject my first letter, I am mans
name reject my second, am a small
cord reject my fourth, I am a small
nail reject my fifth, am Il hull re-
ject my first and second, l am a con-
junction reject my second and fourth
l am wicked; reject my second and
fifth, | am a curse. EDITH ESTES.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-03-05
Estates.
CTATE OF vERMoNT -:

STATE OF VERMONT, CALEDoN1. n1.-----
- In Probate Court, held at the Probatsl nc IS
81 Johnsbury in said district on the 1Gtl oce IN
February, A. D., 1880. D' i"th day o
Nancy b. Bemis, administrative uro,
fase OF benjamin A. Bemis late of Burke ine Is
district, deceased presents her administr,ti said
oUuHt Ior examination and allowance and u, &C
aapplcaton for decree of distribution M o., make
'lE Won OF the estate of said deceased. anu Par
nereup0n 1t is ordered by said Court tho.
account and said application be referred 10 said
81. Johnsbury. ON the 18th day of Mar N IN sad
dof nearing and decision thereon: And it is fo, i
Gpaered t9at notice hereof be given to all pq
Dy publication of the same three %
successfully in the Caledonian a neyysnaTo weeks
lished at st; Johnsbury previous to SAID P pub
pointed for hearing, that they may appear us aP
t lne ana place, and show cause if any tbev aid
such decree made. o"eu, and
By the Court, Attest.
2l-23 HENRY FRENCH. Repi.,.,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-03-05
BUILDING MATERIALS

For sale; timber, ioice boards, clapnoaLuJJ w.
laths cedar and spruce shingle, doors Hlnu Io n
blinds moudngs, brackets, ladders haru"aI.TIi
building lime paints, wall paper and eyeIytISII ar
necessary for building. will not be anderson H. S
underbid by any one that will pay 100 cents on uS
dollar. Give me your plans and let me G6 . Anu
YOU will not have any trouble about it. BlhuS
in the white, painted, trimmed and hung 10 On
der. For want of space, will not name the pun
dings that have built, being over so in numOeL'
mostly dwelling houses. stores, and horse Dalns,
scattered all over this village. So my references
are all the leading business men and the men
have built for in this town. deliver lumber III"
material to all parts of the city.
Thanking my numerous friends for their liberal
patronage / am prepared to do all kinds oil
work by the day or job at prices to suit the times
will furnish all the materials for building not
as desired by parties wishing to build. l take Jobs
from the bottom of the cellar to the top of the
chimneys. Plans and specifications furnished when
desired. BY being prompt and attentive to busi-
ness hope to merit continuance of your past
tavors and share of the public patronage.
WANTED-Fifty thousand feet of clear, dry
spruce, bass and pine lumber.
Residence on Railroad street opposite Portland
street.
st. Johnsbury, March, 1879.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-03-05
ReHsinns Readins.
To Pray and Not to Faint.-Luke 1: 1s.

Wait on thy God continually. Hos.
1876.
Praying always, with all prayer and
supplication in the Spirit. Eph. 6: IL.
Continuing instant in prayer. Rom.
10: ~. Col. Az.
Men ought always to pray and not
to faint. Luke l: Is.
Pray without ceasing. 1 Thess. 5: IL.
Then shalt thou call, and the Lord
shall answer; thou shalt cry, and he
shall say, Here am. lisa. $3.50.
Therefore will | look unto the Lord
| will wait for the God of my salvation,
my God will hear me. Micah III.
God forbid that l should sin against
the Lord in ceasing to pray for you.
| Sam. 10: %.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-03-05

SMOKERS WORDs.-There ale very
few tobacco-users who would commend
their example to the young. They are
ready enough with excuses for their
own course; but they would shrink
from advising bright and pure boys to
do as they do. A great deal of promi-
nence has been given to the fact of
General Grants love of cigar-smoking.
Now it ought to be made equally prom
lnent that on his recent visit to Girard
College, he expressed the hope that the
boys were not allowed the use of tobac-
CO; for if they kept from it while IN
der training, they would be far less
likely to indulge in the practice when
they went out "All, therefore, what
soever they bid you observe, that OBJ
serve and do; but do We not after their
works: for they say, and do not.n-S.
s. Times.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-03-05
(AnSlUerS nert lUeek. J
ANSWERS TO THE LAS

ANSWERS TO THE LAST.
MAN is the nOblest work of God.
2.-Hyena.
g.
Love is to the human heart
What sunshine is to flowers,
And friendship is the fairest thing
In this cold world of ours.
4.-When both are written.
5.-Chief.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-03-05

There has been such a demand for
mowers at New York this winter, that
hne Gen. Jacquemot roses have sold for
oO cents apiece by the hundred, while
Prlmroses, pansies and the commOner
KINDS OF flowers have been called for
SO fast that the florists enter Lent with
their Conservatives cleared out.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-03-05
2.-CRoss-wORD ENIGMA.

My first is in danger, but not in peril
My second is in ruler, also in ferule;
My third is in kick, but not in cuff;
My fourth is in smoke, but not in puff f;
My whole is governor, hard and tough.
Peacham, Vt. THAD.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-03-05

Fowls EATING EACH OTHERS FEA-
rHERs.-Unless fowls have a small
quantity of meat two or three times per
week in the winter season-and daily is
still better-they are apt to get into
the injurious habit of picking each 9TH
ers feathers on the head and neck and
around the rump. In the summer, if
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-03-05
w. ]. BRAY, Contractor AMI
Builder.
JORRING PROMPT ATTENDED 10

Having worked at building for fourteen yelh
and being contractor and builder for the last 81
years. | have worked and built from the plans ID;
having hnilt n GOD Sbare nf tbe hest buildila
outside of the Fairbanks in this place, my Won
and close attention to business has gained for u
the reputation for doing the most and best Torh,
any iobber and builder in this place. can bnlu
house i'll a shorter space of time than any Olnr
builder in the place, for l keep good carpenleLI
masons and painters, that can have 5 5n9 ~,
all going at once am better prepared iIdi ting
%oVing nasn an tne and erecting bull
dings Of every description. As my business Is
creasing every year am bound 70 AN sSoTs of th
ton in work and prices, and do a gooo sH1''
building in this place.
I II L; s,f
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-03-05

StTATE OF VERMONT CALEDONIA DISTRICT
- In Probate Court held at the Probate Office
st. Johnsbury, within and for said district on IL.
Gath day of February 4. d. 1880.
An instrument purpOrting to be the last william
Testament of Ortas G. Harvey. late of Barnet u
said district, deceased, being presented TO COu1
by George 6. Winsow the executor therein name.
for Probate:
1t is ordered by said Court, that all person
of said Court to be holden at the Probate OHIO
in St JOhnsbUry, the 18th day of MaIcl
A. ID. 1850 and show cause if any they may hay,
against the Probate of said Will: for Wbid
purpose it is further ordered, that a copy of n
record of this order be published three weeks su-
cessively in the CaledOnian, printed at 81
hearing. !"
By the Court Attest
HENRY FRENCH, Register
A true copy of Record, Attest.
1924 HENRY FRENCH REGISTER
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-03-05
3.-CURTAILMENTS.

l.-Curtail letter for letter, and leave
learned men.
2.-Curtail a word meaning a widow,
and leave memorial.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-03-05
OYSTERS, ICE CREAM & COFFEE

Furnished and made for parties on short notice.
Our Signs for the present read Stevens Brothers,
and one Of them quite appropriate now, Foster G..
Stevens has his Tailoring Shop the second floor,
and he can furnish the outer man, and we the
inner man. Call in. at the head of Eastern Avenue
opposite Court House Square, st. Johnsbury, vt.
Ian % IN MATTHEW'S & PETTENGILL
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-03-05
ON 80 DAYS TRIAL

We will send our ELECTRO-VOLTAIC BEIrS
and other Electric Appliances upon trial for 80
days to those suffering from Nervous Debility
or Kidneys, and many other diseases. A Sure
Cure guaranteed or no pay. Address VOLTAIC
BELT CO., Marshall, Mich. 22a5
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-03-05
Our Puzzle Corner.
CONDUCTED BY w. H. EASTMAN.

Contributions of original puzzles are
solicited from every reader. Address
all communications relating to this de-
partment to w. H. Eastman, Auburn,
Me1
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-03-05

q Rev. Ebenezer Clifford of Wal
liAgford did not waste time last year in
frultiessly bemoaning his meager sala-
ry, but killed 4S muskrats and IL
skunks, selling their pelts.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-03-05

PATENTS.
r.. H EDDY
No. 70 State Street opposite Kilby Street Boston
Secures patents in the United States: also in
Great Britain, France and other foreign countries
Copies of the claims of any Patent furnished by-
remttlng one dollar. Assignments recorded at
washington. No agency IA The United States DOS.
Sesses superior facilities for obtaining Patents or
G1esrtd1ning The patentdbili:y of intentions r. Ii.
EDDY, Solicitor of Patents.
80 TEsTIMoNI
regard Mr. Eddy one of the most successful
and capable practitioners with whom 1 have had
oihcial intercourse. CHAS. MASON
as, Commissioner of Patents.
inventors cannot employ a person more trust
worthy or more capable of securing for them an
early and favorable consideration at the Patent of
nce"-EDMUND BURKE, late Commissioner OF
Patents" "
Boston, October 10, 1876.
r. ii. EDDY, Esq.-Dear Sir: you procured for
me, in 1870, my first patent. Since then you have,
acted for and advised me in hundreds of cases and
procured many patents, reissues and extensions
have occasionally employed the best agencies in
New York Philadelphia and Washington but
still give yOn almost the whole of nv business in
your line and advise others to employ you
Yours truly, GEORGE DRAPER
Boston, JAN ], 1sS0.-1y
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-03-05

n n n n A MONTH guaranteed. So day at
" home made by the Industrious Cap
an anHEV ital not required we will start YOU
VI Men, women, boys and girls make
money faster at work for us than at ANYTHING else
The work is light and pleasant, and such as anyone
can go right at. Those who wise who see this
notice will send their addresses at and see
for themselves. Costly Outfit and terms free. Now
is the time Those already at work are laying up
large sums of money. Address TRUE & Co,
Augusta Maine. tJunesO
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-03-05

KEEPING YOUR TEMPER.-It is a
good thing to keep ones temper in con-
troll. 1t is a sad thing to have no
temper to keep in control. Some men
are disturbed because they are disturb
ed. They regret their temptation to
get angry /; whereas they would be
worth great deal less in the world if
they couldn't get angry. Unless they
were temptable, they would be neither
admirable nor efficient. Thank God if
you have a quick, strong temper; and
pray God to enable you to keep it in
due check, and to use it wisely.-S. s.
Times.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-03-05

Il The Lucknow Witness says that
a few months before the death of Miss
Frances Ridley Havergal, the sweet and
accomplished missionary poetess, she
sent to the Church Missionary Society
her jewels, value ESQ. Had she been
strong enough, she herself would have
gone to India. Her friends have start
ed a memorial fund, which is called the
Frances Ridley Havergal Missionary
Fund.-" to he expended by the same So
ciety in the training and employment
of native Bible women, and in the
translation and circulation in India
aud should funds allow, other mission
tields-of suitable and selected portions
of Miss Havergal's books.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-03-05

STATE OF VERMONT, CALEDONIA DIsr0,,
~ In ~ obate Court held at the Probate nsa IS
St Johnsbury, in said district on the I'm S ~
February, A. ID. 1880. ~" uay OF
Oramel F. RUSSELL administrator upop ao
tate of Joel M. Richards, late of Kirby IN ne Is
district deceased, makes application to said C aa
for license to sell the whole of the real estate
deceased, except the widows right of homs.,ssa g
and dover therein, but including the reveT-oD
said dover, representing that the sale tbereoIs u
necessary for the payment of the debts of ssid Is
ceased, and expenses of administration upon ~. us
estate Pon sad
WhereupOn, it is ordered by said Court that sal,
application come under consideration and he beal
On the 9th day of March, A. ID. 1880, at the Pr
Da1e once in st. JOhnsbury; and it is hrtb.,
0rdefed; that all persons interested be potie
hereo1, by publication of notice of this appcstil
anu order thereon, three weeks successfully in G
G;aledonan printed at st. JOhnsbury, before ~
tlme OF hearing, that they may appear at said t
anu pace, and If they see cause object tbereto '
By the Court Attest
%l-25 HENRY FRENCH, Regi,ta,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-03-05
nAVID GOSS' ESTATE.
Tho ar,ha,,.il.ars, I,,-;..

DAVID GOSS' ESTATE.
~ The subscribers having been appo,utsd h,
the Honorable Probate Court tor the distTir, 4
Caledonia, Commissioners to receive exaJ.Ijns ana
adjust all claims and demands of all persons e.
the estate of David GOss late Of st. JohnsbIr IN
said district, deceased, represented insoNsN and
the term of six months from the 10th d Of
February, 1880, being allowed by said CounV
the creditors of said deceased, to exhibit
prove their respective CHAINS Oetore g
notice that we will attend to the duties of our
pointment at the dwelling house Of Willard G.
in st. Johnsbury, in said district, on the lst d.
May and 10th day OF August, next, at len odd
in the forenoon, ON each of said days.
II. A. KELSEY, (c,.
1924 W. G. HOUGHTON, O"inWA