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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-02-06

-Harvey's next excursion for Chlca =
90 and all principal points in the West,
will leave Tuesday, Feb. IL.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-02-06
Liquor Sales at the Agency.

AS there is considerable talk of late
about the amount of liquor sold at the
st. Johnsbury agency, we have OBJ
tanned from the selectmen the sales for
the last seven years, which are as fol-
lows:
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-02-06

The Ladies Missionary meeting APP
pointed for this week at the South
church, will be postponed till Friday of
next week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-02-06
Enral and State cHeHs'

Praise meeting at the church oil the
Messiah next Sunday evening.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-02-06

The p. g. o. train was delayed
about half an hour Wednesday morn
inc on account of snow.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-02-06

MIR. Geo. w. Spencer has bought
the John Stevens place on Summer
street. He will not occupy it for sew
eral months as he intends to repair it,
build barn, etc.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-02-06

"A graduate of st. Johnsbury Acade-
my of about 1855, in RENTING for his
CdledOnidn this week, writes: 81 find
in nearly every number of your paper
some things of local interest that are of
interest to me that l should not get
any where else; and find myself grow
ing more and more interested in the
welfare of the old home locality.n
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-02-06
HardWick, VT. Town Bonds.

Notice is hereby given that all outstanding
per cent. bonds issued by the town of Hardwiek
to aid in the construction of the Lamoille Valley
Railroad, will be paid, with accrued interest, at
the First National Bank of Boston, Mass, March l.
$780, and that all interest said bonds will cease
at said date. c. G. MONTGOMERY,
ID. BRIDGMAN, JR., Selectmen
E. P. BOARDMAN,
Hardwick, VT, Feb. 9 1880. 1921
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-02-06
Passumps1c.

Passumps1c.
DEATH OF GOOD MAN.-Deacon
Riley G. Woods was found at his barn
last week on Thursday, in an uncon-
scious state. From appearances it
would seem he had been stricken with
paralysis, and having fallen upon the
ice, was unable to get up. 1t is sup
posed he lay where he fell about an
hour before he was found. He remain
ed unconscious until Tuesday morning,
the Sd, when death came to his release.
Dea. Woods had been a member of the
Baptist church at Passumpsic for SO
years, and had lived with his wife 81
years. On the night of his death, when
in great suffering, some one chided
Mrs. Woods for her grief. GLOW can /
help it," said she Gin 81 years he new
er gave me an impatient word." A
beautiful tribute to his Christian life.
Dea. Woods leaves three children :
John Woods of LamOille, ILL.,; Oscar
Woods of Davenport, Iowa, and Louise
Woods who lived with her parents.
The deceased was the last survivor of
Is children.
The visit at the parsonage on Friday,
was more than the old fashioned dona-
tons. There was not only an abund-
ance to eat, but new set of dishes, and
nice extension table to eat from,
which, with numerous other presents
and cash, left the pastors family very
happy.
Harry HedgecOck fell into the river
the other day while cutting ice.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-02-06
North Danville.

North Danville.
The friends of Rev. II. Lockhart gave
him donation visit ON Wednesday
evening, Jan. %, leaving with him S35
in money.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-02-06
FARM Frs

will exchange Stockbridge Manures or Bow
ker's Phosphate for few cords of wood
F. E. RICHARDSON, Agent
st. Johnsbury, Dec. IL, 1879 left
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-02-06
Peacham Academy.

THE SPRING TERM of this institution will
begin on TUESDAY, FEB. "a 1880, under the in
struction of c. A. BUNKER, A. NJ, Principal
For particulars or catalogue address the principal
Peacham, VT, Jan. &c, 1890. 1891
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-02-06
Odd Fellows.

Suu Z S11OWS
The annual meeting of the grand
state encampment of Odd Fellows was
held at Brattleboro Tuesday, when the
reports of the grand scribe, grand
chief, patriarch, and treasurer were
read. The evening was devoted to a
promenade concert at Opera hall, Civ
en- by the local fraternity. The grand
lodge met Wednesday. The report of
the grand secretary showed 81 lodges
in the state, a gain of one during the
year, with a membership of 1922, in
crease of doI mant members 9I3; $I493
has been disbursed for relief, from
total income from subordinate lodges
of $6472; Is deaths have occurred
during the year. The mutual relief
association reports 300 members. The
officers of the grand lodge for the COM
ing year are H. NJ. Currier, G.. NJ; S.
G.. Smith, D. G.. NJ; w. harrington, G..
Marshal; H. L. Stillson, G.. Sec; S. G.
Putnam, G.. Treas; J. N. Gale, G.. Rep.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-02-06

Barnet.
Wallace B. Hartman has bought of
VIM. Savage his home farm in district
No. Is.
Rev. N. F. Cobleigh gave good lee
ture on temperance before the reform
club last Saturday evening.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-02-06
BirfHs.

At Darlington, New Jersey, Jan. 80, a daughte
TO Mr. and Mrs. Edwin F. Carpenter.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-02-06

Ihree Quarters, from May Ist,
1879, to Feb. LIST, 1880, 1882 81
1t will be noticed that there has been
steady reduction for the past four
years-decreasing since 1874 over $500.
And while this decrease has been going
on, most of the towns about us have
abolished their agencies, thus almost
enforcing this town to supply their de-
mand for medicinal purposes.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-02-06

OVERCOATINGS

[ will sell Overcoatings or
make up Heavy and Medium
Weight Overcoats cheaper
than the same quality of goods
have ever been sold in this
town.
Will sell for 80 days or I'M
til the goods are closed out.
Some of these goods are suit
able for Ladies' Cloaks, and
will be sold in regular pat
terms.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-02-06
East Concord,

H. A. Cutting, State geOlogist, will
give a lecture under the auspices of the
Ladies' Aid Society, on Thursday even
ing, Feb. IL. Subject, Photograph,
Telephone and MicrOphone.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-02-06
eWrw advertisements.

DINE WATCHES REPAIRED and rated
Il HOWARD & ROWELL'S.
WOOD of all kinds and lengths for sale by
w F. E. RICHARDSON.
Summerville Sept 80, 1879 1tf
EOR SALE-An Established Manufacturing
Il Business, with machinery. Address, manu-
facturer," P. o. Box 954 Montreal. 1927
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-02-06

Boston Prices Current
VT. BUTTER, Choice, per lb Is d
Fair to good 90 a "a
Common, IL q IL
VT. CHEESE, Factory, perth IA IA
Farm Dairy, good, 10 a II
Farm Dairy common, 7
FLOUR st. Louis & illinois, per Dbl so a 2 m
Ohio and Michigan * Sg
SSoHmon Extra, 90 a 6 rs
EGGS, Fresh Der doz On @ 81
-; Ta5s. heroes peFlO sI s
Pea, N q I en-
Medium, / on a ! On
D6 nIH9a' 90 25
Maine a n H. He eq%n SaH''' p'FiO 4
Maine quartered, choice s
WesIern 6
POULTRY, Turkeys, fresh killed, IA a Is
Turkeys, common, 10 II
Chickens, fresh, 10 a II
Common, 10
Fowls, g 10
Geese, a
PORK, Clear, Ex., per Dbl Is 90 Is rs
Mess, ID so IA 90
Fresh Hogs, 81 a 60
Hams, smoked 10
SUNDRIES, Pressed Hay, per ton IA 90 16 90
Hops, per Id 90 a 25
Potato Starch, 5
Oats, per bush A 40
Corn, 60 "a
Potatoes. IS so
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lawful
SACRIFICED
GREAT|REDUCTI0NI N PRICES.

5000 Yds. Hamburg Edgings and
Insertions, Elegant Patterns lust
Received and at prices from
&c. to SOC. a yard.
The Balance of our stock of
CIoaks and CIoakings
ShawIs and Circulars
to be closed out at
IS per cent. Less than former
prices.
Is Ps. COlored Dress Goods, 1Oc. yd.,
former price I5c.
~ Ps. Colored Dress Goods, l5c. yard
former price 25c.
35 Ps. Colored Dress Goods, 25c. yard
former price Csc.
20 Pair Wool Blankets, $3.50 to 81 90
pair.
rs Ps. Good Dark Prints, only Sc. a yd.
10 Dozen Children's All Wool Fancy
Hose, all sizes, 25c. pair.
10 Dozen Children's All Wool Fancy
Hose, no seams, 35c. pair.
Is Dozen Ladies' All Wool Fancy Hose
no seams, 38c. pair.
Is Dozen Ladies' B Button Kid Gloves.
only SOC. pair.
10 Dozen All Linen Towels, I6x3I size,
only Zoe. each.
T. C. FLETCHER & co.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-02-06

MIR. ii. E. Woodruff of this place
returned home Tuesday night from the
excursion to Washington and Virginia.
and reports it one of the finest excur-
sions he was ever on, and that every
thing was carried out in a first-class
manner. The party numbered about
$50, aud was under the charge of Mr..
Whitcomb of the B. C. & NJ. road, and
the excursionists say he was the right
man in the right place.
Severe Accident
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-02-06
From R0BINs0Ns
On and After Jan. Is,
GROCERIES

With the new extension of
our store, we now use the old
room exclusively for Grocer
les, and the new room adjoin-
ing it for Stationery and fancy
goods, allowing us a much
larger space for showing our
goods and charging our stock.
And after earnest solicitations
of customers, have made ar
to have our goods
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-02-06
Severe Accident

Severe Accident.
A. ). Willard, Esq, was twitched
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-02-06
Stationery and Blank Rooks

nj Notwithstanding the rapid advance in Paper
s DanK b4oSs and Stationery in general am still
S 9sg AZ oi9 prices: Teachers in search of School
my prices. SWIM anu get
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-02-06
LOST.

On Thursday evening, Jan. 81, a Mink Boa. Sup
posed to be lost in the village but possibly some
distance from it. The finder will be suitably re.
warded by leaving the same at this office.
House For Sale or Rent.
At Paddock village Enquire of
17-19 A H MCLEOD
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-02-06
,GREAT1BARGAINS)

Elegant Patterns just received and at prices from
&c; to Soc per yard This is the place to get
the most value in these goods for the least
money.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-03

At the appointed timesthis morning the
friends of the. late Mr.. John V. Cook as
sembied at the family residence corner of
Fourth avenue and Eighth street, to pay
the last tribute to the mortal remains. A
the majority being old settlers and those
of standing in the community who had
known and been personally acquainted
with the deceased. Rev Mr. Fisk of Hamlet
conducted the services, and choir of well
known gentlemen, saug two appropriate
pieces The pall-bearers were chiefly
county officers, who had been long associ-
ated with Mr.. Cook in business relations.
The remains were taken TO Beulah church
ward, Rural
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-03
REYNOLDS.
encouraging

REYNoLDs, Ill. Dec. 81, 1879.
To the Editor Argus.
Reynolds still survives, is improving and
has room for more, as it is situated in a
fine country,
The Christmas Tree in the Methodist
church was enjoyed by all who attended.
Mr.. ii. NJ. Miller. received valuable gold
watch. Mr.. Sias Wait. silver watch, and
many ether valuable presents were donated.
To night there will be watch meeting
The Free Methodists are holding revival
meetings in RanIsburgh Church. Rev.
Roberts is preaching, assisted by Rev.
McGavern Rock Island
Prof. j. B. Furgusou will hold musical
conventisa in the NJ. E. church, commenc
ing Jan. 5th and continuing two weeks,
closing with concert The Professor is
No. | teacher. and no doubt will have u
large class.
Il. P. Webster is again able to be on
the street. He was laid up for two weeks
with auinsy. Hub" says sulphur wash is
not healthy.
Mr.. VIM Curtiss, of Iowa, is visiting
his parents. He brought his better halt
with him 70 see his Illinois home.
Corn is coming in fast. the price being
much better than year ago, Montgom"
cry Bros, w. W. Johnston and NJ,
Schoommaker are buying. Each of them
seem to be filing up their cribs fast.
Miss Lizzie Sharrard was thrown from a
spring wagon breaking her collar bone and
INJECTING deep cut on the back of the
head. She is fast improving under the
treatment of DIR. E. Stuart, however.
Mr. Frederick Anthony will leave for
Nebraska in few days to purchase a
western farm. MORE ANON.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-03
G Pleasant Evening.

Such is the kind of evening, that some
Of our citizens to the number OF nearly a
hundred, enjoyed on Friday evening at the
residence of MIR. Il. D. Sweeney, on T@en-
tieth street. The occasion was meeting
of the Methodist Episcopal Church Musi
cal and Literary Society, of which MIR.
Sweeney is president, The programme
contained all the elements necessary to
make the time pass pleasantly, and the
ability of the members who contributed to
the entertainment of their friend coupled
with the choice selections and original pa
pers read. made most harmonious enter
tainmept. Miss May Wilson was the first
on.the list with fine Military Folonaise and
Minuet, on the piano forte, which was
followed by Professor Hathaway with an
admirably written essay on John Milton.
In turn Misses Thompson and jackson,
played a duet on the piano, with much
taste Then Mr, Herbert NoGrse gave
some humorous readings which de-
lighted the audience and refeo
ted most favorabiy On himself
as reader. ana 10 concluding he showed
his versatile powers By pathetic piece in
which he introduced flute solo. A
paper OF q humorous nature was read By
Master Eddie Fl. Sweeney which was well
given and equally we'll received A
paper on the mystic number Seven, By
Miss Henderson, showed great research
and was also well given. Miss Nora Carroll
gave we'll executed piano solo, and the
remainder of the musical part OF the pro-
gramme was the playing of Miss Ehleb
Gu the piano. to which was added the per-
Torrance of Messrs. Ehleb and Huessinv
as violinists; this afforded great delight,
as did the singing Of choir of ladies' and
gentlemen who with admirable expression
and time, rendered some standard pieces
What was done, was doueg well, and the |
length of the programme was such that
the audience, like Oliver Twist, desired |
more. A social time was then had and |
the society adjourned to meet month |
hence.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-03
General Grant his Aspiration.

| Editor Rock Island Argus:
If there is any doubt about Grant wish
| ing to get into the white House again,
there is no doubt about his ringsters want
ing to get him there. 80 that they may
drop into Office. like bagatelle balls drop
into their holes sround their centre.
1t is easy enough to persuade the offise
seekers that Grant is necessity for them,
but it is not SO easy to persuade the Poop Q
at large that he is q necessity for them
also.
Those who believe in Grants efficiency
as general, and those who believe in his
deficiency as a president view him from
very different standpoints.
Il Is a notable fact that most of Grants
eulogists dwell more upon his success as a
general, than upon his success as IA presi
dent, aud they talk much about his ac-
QUESTION of knowledge and experience by
travelling Such arguments may be good
apology. but very poor ea5ogy. Ii man
has not the qualification for an Office, be
cannot acquire it by going abroad. What
can a man know about natiGn, by seeing
it only on festive occasions? What could
Grant learn about the condition of the
people of England and Ireland by riding
at review at Blagshatt2 What could
be know about the pauperism Of England
BY simply riding in Rotten Row. What
could man profit, or what could he learn
about the principles of government, as we
understand it here: what practical use is a
visit to, or an association with the aristo-
eracy of England, the grandees OF France,
the mobiles of Russia, the nabobs of India,
the chiefs of tribes, the mandarins of
China,or the King of the Fee Jee Islands?
Is he not more likely to be inspired with
a greater ambition and loftier desires of
personal ACKNOWLEDGEMENT?
Grant would not be great as private
individual or shine very luminous by his
own light, but we can raise him higher
than any one of the noble line of presi4
dents. We can show the people abroad
that il this country, ii man is not born
great, we can thrust greatness upon him,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-03
The Comfy Clerk.
Rock ISLAND, Jan. 3, 1880

Rock ISLAND, Jan. 3, 1880
To The Editor of The Argus: q
With,ail due respect to the memory Of
the late County Clerk Cook. and not wish
ing to be considered as hastily broaching
the subject, would ask share of your
valuable space to set forth the reasons
why an election should be speedily held.
1t has been urged by some, that the chair
MAN Of the board of supervisors can call
or decline to cali an election; that it is
within his discretion to act in the matter
as he may please. This is virtually so.
but it does not follow that he is compelled
to decline to call an election. [ believe it
to be his duty to call an election at once.
and that it is important that it should be
called.
A precedent for an early election is
found on the records of this county, as
follows: DIR. a NJ. Loop was elected
county clerk in the fall of 1853 and re-
signed Dec. 4. 1854. Hon. John B.
Hawley was appointed by the county board
clerk pro tenn, and an election was ordered
for the 18th OF January following. The
election then had to be ordered by the
Governor and therefore was not held quite
as soon as it would have been, if it would
have been (as is now the ease1 called by the
chairman Of the county board. 1t was,
however, held as soon as it could be-less
than six weeks after the vacancy.
| The Union thinks there is 10 haste
about calling an election, as the Office is IN
good hands. This is not the point, how
ever, Tor though Mr.. Donaldson may be
ever so competent, and [ have not word to
say to the contrary, the election should be
called. The Office was in good hands In
1854, In Hawleys hands, but an election
was ordered promptly.
| This precedent, think is a good one
| for Chairman Taylor to act on. Mr..
Donaldson is not clerk, he is only clerk
pro tenn, and the law provides that
special election in the case may be held
on 20 days notice. and provides how the
chairman shall call it-not how he
shall not call it The law evidently
contempates that an election shall
| be called as 5000 as possible, to FIJI the
vacancy.
Chap 46 of elections, section I33. pro-
vldes that: Nv hen q vacancy shall occur
| in the Office Of county clerk, if such vacan
cy exists one year, the chairman of the
county board shall issue an order appoint
| ing day for an election to fill such vacancy
and cause notice thereof to be given as 10
other cases OF election.
And the same chapter. section 46, pro
vldes how the notice shall be given. as
| follows:
AT least 80 days previous to any geuer
at election aud at least % days previous
! to any special election etc.
1t would appear TO be plainly the duty
OF the chairman of the board to call the
election, on 20 days 4otioa, as the law
provides. ELECToR.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-03
a sad Accident.

Information was received last evening,
too late for publication. of the death, at
Davenport, of George Balch, father of
Frank Balch, of the former firm of Balch
& Frazer, this city. The particulars of
the horrible accident which caused his
death are as follows:
Mr. Balch, was a coal merchant in
Davenport and also acted as head sales
man for Frazer Il Co., of that city. At
the time of the accident he was sorting out
coal cars, and taking down the numbers of
the same, at the g., r. |. & 2. yard. On
tho cars was Frank Schroeder, teamster,
for the firm, Balch was between the cars,
his note book resting on the platform.
The cars were detached and he feared no
danger of accident. just as he was lean
ing over to make a memorandum. car
which had been switched, came against
the other cars, moving them, and before
Mr.. Balch could get out, he was thrown
violently to the ground, lengthwise with
the rails, and was doubled up aud dragged
some sixty feet. and would have dragged
farther, but for the prompt action of
Schroeder the teamster. who jun ped from
the cars and placed heavy plank in front
of the wheels blocking the train, Mr..
Balch was taken out as quickly as posi-
BILE. but was already crushed beyond hope
of recovery. DR.. Peck, the company 8
surgeon was called, and by his direction
the wounded man was removed to the pas
senger depot, and from thence to his resi-
dence.
a further examination was then made
but it was evident that he was beyond
human aid. He realized fully. the stu
alton. and said to his wife-'I am done
for, but nobody is to blame; it was my
own fault" He seemed particularly
anxious to impress all that the O. r. |. Il
P company was no way responsible for
his death. At clock. after suffering
most intense agony, he died, surrounded
by his family, consisting of his wife, his
father, aged IS years. his son Frank for
merly of Balch & Frazer, this city and
Franks wife. He was we'll known in
Davenport, Rock Island and Port Byron,
and universally respected by everybody.
He was born in Lunenburg, Vermont,
August 5. 1921, and came west about 25
years ago. locating at Port Byron, HIS,
and later in Davenport. His death will
be sincerely mourned By large circle of
friends in this city and through the county.
who knew him when living, az man of
excellent character and generous dispo,.
sition. The grief of the family is beyond
expression. The funeral oceurs on Sun
day, from the late residence, Davenport.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-03
Acciaantal shooting.

Information received from Reynolds,
this morning, states that John Brown. an
emplcye of S. L. johnson. of that town,
was accidentally shot by Mr., johnson.
while the two were out shooting at q mark.
1t appears that johnson had the pistol in
his hand, at the time. when BY some acct
dent it prematurely discharged, the bal
striking Brown above the left eye, and
fattened on the skull, breaking the skull.
but not penetrating, DR.. F. Stewart, was
summond and dressed the wound, and
Brown. although painfully injured. is iD no
Immediate danger.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-01-03
" Ieast b Gays previous to anY gener
Ika AGA C Iiracles

is past, and DR., Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery will not raise the dead, will not
cure you If your lungs are half wasted by
consumption, or your system sinking under
cancerous disease, It il, however, uu
eqpassed both as peotoral and alternative,
and will cure obstinate aud severe disease
of the throat aud lungs. cough. and
bronchial affections, By virtue of it's
wonderful Alternative properties it cleapses
and enriches the blood, thus curing
pimples, blosches, and eruptions, and
causing even great eating ulcers to heal,