davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-08-06
The Republican Rally To-Day.

We anticipate large number of peo-
pie here to-day to hear Gen. Stewart
L. WOodford of New York, and Col. C.
H. Joyce of Rutland, who are expected
to address the citizens on political is
sues. The day opens fine after the
rain of yesterday, and everything
promises well. 1t is proposed to have
two meetings one at 2 o'clock, and the
other at 7.3O-Gen. Woodford to speak
in the afternoon, and Col. Joyce in the
evening. The Dellaire band furnishes
instrumental music, 1.-THE Cornet band is
at Maquam) and Col. Clark and an i'm
provised glee club will sing campaign
songs.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-08-06

There was an immense crowd at
the London circus in this place on Sat
urday. In the afternoon the tent was
crowded to suffocation, the crowd be-
ing estimated all the way from five
thousand to eight thousand. There was
also large audience in the evening
The show was good one in all respects
the street parade was the best ever
seen here we think. The company
travels by special trains, furnishing
their own cars and transporting ele-
plants, camels, oxen, horses and. all
their show animals, chariots, wagons,
men and women, in this novel way.
The trains are immense in length and
weight, and in coming from Montpelier
to this place they, were over four hours
late, and did not give their street pa
rade until about noon.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-08-06

graces of the dealers, of course. He
called upon Calderwood & Cheney of
Railroad street about the middle of the
afternoon Saturday, telling the above
story, saying that in order to begin
housekeeping he must have some
furniture. He picked out what he
wanted, which amounted to $46.10,
and ordered it delivered at least
by the following Tuesday, to Mr.. Thorn
as opooner's house at Fairbanks village,
where ne had hired a tenement. When
ne came to pay he offered check of
$50, which looked SO suspicious to Mr..
Calderwood that he refused to take it,
and the purchaser said he would nav
for the goods when they were deliver
ed. The stranger next went to Ward e.
Tisdale's, told his story, selected quite
a lot of furniture, amounting to S51.60,
and offered check of $S4 in payment,
running to James Morgan. Not liking
the appearance of the check, they also
iCluoCu W IOCOlNO lI' liz .HCAG WOuO W
Woodruff's hardware store, bought a
stove and some other articles, offered a
check of $50, which was received
Mr.. Woodruff paying him $25 in mon
ey. This check was upon the National
Exchange Bank, Boston, running to
John E. Stone, signed by the Ames
Pillow Company, and Endorsed upon the
back by Stone. A cunning trick OF
these negotiations was, that when his
wife came Tuesday, she would take up
the balance of the checks in other goods
that would be wanted. This fine GUS
toner next called upon F. F. Fletcher
on the avenue, hardware dealer, went
through the same operations, bought
goods, gave a check, and received 500
in money to pay some little bills before
he could get settled, etc. He also Sc
lected furniture at the store of Samuel
w. Hall, Main street, and undertook to
pay down for them, (by check), when
Mr.. Hall told him it was time enough
to pay for goods when they were de-
livered and the purchaser did not
press payment.
In each case the goods were to be de-
livered Tuesday, as the purchaser was
going to Boston for his family, and
should be back by the middle of the
week. So with commendable prompt
ness Messrs. Fletcher, Woodruff and
Calderwood. undertook to deliver their
goods; but on reaching the house DIES.
ignated, Mr.. Thomas Spooner Informed
them that he had not rented the tene.
ment; and had not hired any James
Morgan nor John E. Stone. 1t soor
crept through the hair of our tradesmel
that they had been swindled, and they
returned their goods to their stores
thankful no doubt that they are on
only the difference they paid in cash TO
some worthless checks. We do not learr
as any efforts have been made to catcl
this rascal, but it is hoped he will sool
run into the clutches of the law. Thi
whole game was shrewdly played in
some respects, and not so shrewd il
others. At one place he reported tina
he came from Montpelier, and that hi
name was James Morgan. Some thinl
he was follower of the circus.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-08-06

Friday evening company of uniform
patriarchs, consisting of AZ members,
and having the following officers: H.
E. Randall, chief captain; F. E. Rich
ardson, subordinate captain F. H.
Celley, Junior captain; o. H. Hender-
son, scribe; Geo. D. Randall, treas.
D. P. Celley, conductor; Joseph Soper,
warden; David Mackey, Right General
Guide; L. F. Gaskill, Left General
Guide. This organization take trip
to Highgate Springs the 2lst of August
All other like organizations in the state
have been invited to meet this one
there, also the encampment at Quebec
They will start from this place early in
the morning and return same day.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-08-06
Chicago is to be filled with the M

Chicago is to be filled with the Ma
sonic fraternity this month. 1t is in
tended to make the most imposing pa
geant ''the sun ever shone upon" as the
circus bills say. Every place where a
man can tie up will be filed and any
of our readers intending to be present
had better communicate with Mr.. Tyler
B. Gaskill of the Grand Pacific Hotel.
Mr.. Gaskill is native of this town, or
Waterford, and he would not see any
from Caledonia county go hungry or
cold.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-08-06
A Mean Swindle--Severalo of our Bust
ness Men See the Circus.

ness men zee Ine circus.
One of the shrewdest swindling oper-
atoms that ever happened in this re-
gion occurred in this place last Satur-
day-eircus day. A man of good ad-
dress, about 40 years old, visited sew
eral business men for the evident
purpose of trade. He represented him
self as a mechanic, John E. Stone, by
name, who had been employed at the
Ames Pillow Works for ID years, that his
father had been foreman there nm
wards OF 30 years, and that friend had
secured him situation at the scale
works, where he was going to work lust
as soon as he could make the necessary
arrangements and get his family here.
His apparent object, which looked per-
fectly legitimate in every respect, his
good manners and gentIemanly bear
ing, insinuated themselves into the good
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-08-06
w est Concord,

West Concord.
Mr.. John Pratt's little girl is very
sick of dysentery, and not expected to
live but few days.
Mr.. Asa Hibbard, an old resident of
this place, was taken suddenly sick last
Thursday night, and died Monday
morning. Mr.. Hubbard had been I'M
well for several years, but last Thurs
day he told one of his neighbors he had
not felt SO we'll for long time as he
did then.
Last Saturday evening there was a
wrestling match at the town hall be-
tween Mr.. John Morgan and a Mr..
Downing of Littleton. "No stakes"
There is difference in opinion as to the
better man.
S. E. Grout, J. c. Taylor, DR.. R. T.
johnson and Ora L. Spencer have gone
TO Swanton on the excursion this week
IL Is expected that DR.. johnson and MIR.
Taylor will have to charter an "extra'
to bring home their fish.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-08-06

Rev. H. c. Hayden, d. D., pastor of
the Congregational church in Cleve-
land, Ohio, has been chosen to succeed
the late DR.. Bush as District Secretary
of the American Board, to reside in
New York, and has accepted the posi-
''on' Mr.. Hayden will be remem bered
as the supply for several months at the
Nol'" church in this place, some Is
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-08-06

The managers of our county fair
are getting ready for the coming exhi-
bition. The premium list and commit
tees will probably appear in the next
Cdtedonian. A speaker to address the
people has not yet been secured, al
though several prominent men have
oeen applied to. A walking match has
been arranged for as a sort of side
snow with the notorious Weston as one
vi The walkists.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-08-06

If our people were little slow in
running up their colors at the first, they
are coming in well on the home stretch.
A fine Garfield and Arthur flag was
hung out on Railroad street last even
ing, and another was run up on Main
st. by the Athen@m, this morning. This
makes three Republican flags raised
here within the week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-08-06
Personals.

Personals.
w. j. Cornell, Esq, and wife and son
of Omaha, are visiting family friends in
this town and vicinity.
Miss Annie Gorham, daughter of Mr..
1. B. Gorham, has returned from Bos-
ton, where she has made marked pro-
gress in artistic painting. Some fine
specimens of her work are shown in
Mr.. Gorham's shop window.
DR.. S. T. Brooks and wife have been
taking a little vacation at Cushing's
Island and Mrs. L. C. Matthews and
daughter are with friends in Massachu-
sets. Mr.. L. G.. Spencer and wife are
this week at Colebrook and Dixville
Notch.
Mr.. Elmer Darling of the Fifth Ave
nna Hotel. is spendinG little vacation
with friends in Burke and other towns
in this county.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-08-06

Besides the loss to DR.. Woodbury.,
elsewhere mentioned, we learn that
Scribner Moody of Peacham had his
pocket picked of SIS, and Marshall
Snow of this place, of some five or six
dollars. The police scooped Geo. w.
Tabor and H. D. Simpson of Haverhill,
and Lewis Laverture of Miles Pond,
for intoxication, and they were fined SIS
and costs.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-08-06

The entire expense o; roofing the
South church, was seven cents foot.
This was about 20 per cent less than
the estimate. The only other tin roof
in town made in the same way as this
one on the church, has stood about 25
years without repair, except an occa-
siOnal coat of paint.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-08-06
Sgerial cHufires.

Armed to the Teeth is a very common ex.
precision, but we think that armed to embeIlish
and preserve them to ripe old age is decidedly
more appropriate. This can be done by keeping
yourself supplied with q bottle of that splendid
dentifriee, Fragrant SOSODONT, which will beau
tify the teeth and preserve them from the ravages
of decay. SOZODONT contains no acids or gritty
substances which injure the enamel, but is COM
posed Of rare and antiseptic herbs which have a
beneficial effect on the whole economy of the mouth
Sold by druggists. 4447
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-08-06

DR.. Mark Woodbury. of Whitefeld,
N. H., had his pocket picked while in
the crowd getting his circus tickets at
this place last Saturday, of over $40 in
money and valuable papers.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-08-06

The railroads brought people to
the circns from far and near. The Lake
road sold 1884 circus tickets in connec-
ton with their passage tickets. We
presume the Passumpsic road brought
still more.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-08-06

The Palestine Commandery of the
Knight Templars of this place went to
Maquam bay on Lake Champlain on
Tuesday for four-days encampment
upon the lake shore. They were &C
companied by the st. Johnsbury Cornet
band, and the gay uniforms of the
knights and the neat and tasty uni
form of the band, made quite a display.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-08-06

The cornet band did some serenad-
ing about town Friday evening, going
first to Underclyffe and then to Gov.
Fairbanks's residence. The men were
invited in at both places, and it is ru-
mored that the treasurel's pockets were
better filed when the band left Under
clyffe than when he went there.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-08-06

Peariine. With this article it is claimed the
family washing can be done with ease, with econo
my and despatch, and as it In thoroughly disinfec
tant, 1t will be seen that whenever used the result
is pure and healthfuL As there are limitations of
this In the market, be sure and get the genuine
manufactured only by James Pyle, New York. 1t
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-08-06

Gen. WOodford and Judge Poland
addressed a Republican mass meeting
at Bradford Tuesday, and the Judge
was advertised to speak at Stanford
Wednesday. Gen. Woodford spent yes
terday at Newport.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-08-06

Rev. Franklin D. Aver of Concord,
n. H., supplied the pulpit of the North
church last Sabbath, giving two able
and earnest sermons. He is expected
to preach at same place next Sabbath
morning.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-08-06

On suggestion of the Republican
State Convention, canvass will be
made of the Republican vote of the
several counties, and we understand
the town committees in this county will
be visited at once. A complete roll of
the Republican voters of the county is
wanted.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-08-06

The Vermont State Fair will be
held at Montpelier Tuesday, Wednes-
day, Thursday, Friday, Sept. IA, Is,
I6, IL. Address for premium lists Henry
Clark, Secretary, Rutland.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-08-06

Some st. Johnsbury people at
Peaks Island report il grand time last
week fishing. A party took about 1900
lbs. of cod and paddock in one day.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-08-06

-Workmen have been making some
changes at the Athen@um this week,
making an archway into the northeast
room from the reading room, etc.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-08-06

Some very good Autographs of the
Presidential candidates are shown at
Bingham's drug store, and retail at ten
and fifteen cents each.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-08-06

Nellie Stevens, who was reported
very i'll at the Adirondacks last week,
is cOnvalescent.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-08-06

"A beautiful flag was thrown to the
breeze at Fairbanks village Saturday,
bearing the names of Garfield and Ar
thur.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-08-06

Persons suffering from impure blood, or whose
health is giving way, either ministers or those
who study closely win find in Fellows' Syrup of
Hypophosphites the material to build them up and
the tonic to keep them there.
II DIR, G, CLAY
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-08-06

Our readers have only to try the A. S. T. Co.'S
Black Tip, advertised in another column to be con-
WINGED that it is what is needed on chidrens shoes
Beauty and economy combined
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-08-06

B. G.. Howe has a pig four weeks
old that weighs 35 lbs, which is called
heavy for the age.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-08-06
st. Johnsbury Centre.

S1. VUHHSUUTy O6uCrE.
Several couple of the young people
of this village took pleasure trip to
Willoughby Lake last Saturday.
l.. G. Lockwood has moved to "Baby
HILL" St. Johnsbury Plain.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-08-06

The fnesG rain of the summer
coma Wednesday. 1t rained gently but
s+aodiJ, for half day or more.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-08-06

Rev. MI. Fiske of New Hampshire
will preach at the Church OF the Mes
siah next Sunday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-08-06

The family of Judge Stewart of the
Newport Express are deeply afflicted
in the death of their only son.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-08-06
Waterford.

"dCerIOrO.
Frank Hastings and wife started for
Peake's Island last Monday. They in
tend to stop there about four weeks.
Lightning struck Frank Albee's barn
at West Littleton last Thursday, but
fortunately did not set the barn on fire.
Mrs. Albee was in the barn after eggs
and was stunned.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-08-06

Passumpsic.
Rev. Edward Mason will preach at
Baptist church Sabbath morning, and
Rev. Mr.. Locke at the hall in the after
noon.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-08-06
-THR-
ST.. j0HNsBURYl AeADEHY|
affords superior advantages for
College Preparatory,
Latin and English,
on English and Scientific
Course of Study.

Instruction thorough. Good Gymnasium. anna.
ratus. and cabinets. Board in families and in cI,L
at moderate prices, and rooms for self.hoardpp
Fall term for 1880 begins Tuesday. August 2,
For catalogue or further information address tba
Principal.
St. Johnsbury vt. 1S-a7
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-08-06

The Republican county convention
ia called at this place next Thursday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-08-06

Moose River Encampment No. 6,
= ~ ~ F. of this place, organized last
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-08-06

The Young Mems Catholic Club
organized in this place in February
with ten members. 1t now has over
30 members, library of 45O volumes,
with papers and periodicals, and meets
once week at the hall of the Catholic
school house.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-08-06

Many of our readers will regret to
learn of the death of Rev. Andrew NJ.
FOlger, who was pastor of the Metho-
dist church in this place some two or
three years ago. He died at his moth
er's in Boston about the Goth of July.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-08-06

8rfhs.
In Lunenburg, July 81, son to Mr.. and Mrs.
Orange Blood.
8ariasss.
II Marriages and Deaths inserted free.
Obituaries, sic cents a line.
In St Johnsbury, July %, by Rev. C. S. Frost,
Mr.. Nathaniel M. Ward of st. Johnsbury, and Miss
Clara Weeks of Danville.
In East Concord, July 81, by Rev. j. Morse, Mr..
z. Allen Morse, and Miss Lucretia G. Temple both
of Concord.
In St. Johnsbury Centre, Aug. 4, by Rev. L. C.
Dickinson, Mr.. Henry Babcock of Glover and Miss
Adele C. Stiles of the Centre.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-08-06

STATE OF VERMONT CALEDONIA DIsTRIc-r a.
y In Probate Court holden at the Probate Office
IN ST. Johnsburyf in said District, on the I'd day
of August, A. D. 1880. - U~S
Chester Z: Dean, administrator upon the estate of
JACOB f. Dean, late of st. JOhnsbury in said dis,
trlct deceased, presents his administration account
Ior examination and allowance, and makes applica
uon Ior decree Of distribution and partition of
the estate of said deceased Vi
Whereupon, it is ordered by said Court that said
account and said application be referred to a SEES
SION thereof to be held at the Probate Office in said
81: Johnsburyi on the 23d day of August A. d
LEGO for hearing and decision thereon: And it is
Iurtner ordered that notice hereof be given to ali
persons interested by. publication of the Same
newspaper published at st. Johnsbury, previous
10 said time appointed for hearing, that they may
any they may have, why said account sbon,d ~ -
be allowed, and such decree made. Ao'
By the Court, Attest
4o-ft HENRY FRENCH Reoist.r
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-08-06

with all necessary assistants
TUITIoN.-COmmOn English Branches $500.
Higher English Latin and Greek, $500. Music
Drawing, Painting, Etc. extra. ~ No deduc-
ton for less than half term. Board, and rooms
for self-boardingIcan be obtained at very reasona-
BILE terms
1t is the object of this school to qualify young
ladies and gentlemen for teaching and the ordinary
pursuits of life, also to give them thorough fit for
college and other higher institutions of learning
The cheapness of living the rates of tuition per-
manent teachers and good moral community
with little to distract the mind from its studies
For no T7icnlars or oa 49, o. ms a SHnooi'
pal, or JOHN VARNUM, JR., Sec. of Trustees.
Peacham, Vt, July II, 1888. 43-I9
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-08-06
PEAcAAMI1 AeADEMY.G)
C. A. BUNKER, A. M, Principal

The Fall Term of eleven weeks will commence
on TUESDAY Sept Z. 1880, under the instruction Of
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-08-06
st. cSuEnsburp GaGedonian.
Larai and State Aeirs.

a. Johnsbury, VT, Friday, August 8, 1850.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-08-06
CLOTHING.

We have the largest assortment of seasonsb,s
Clothing now in stock that we have ever offsred
Great variety in styles of goods in Sack and FroeL
business Suits Full stock of Dress Suits. Mems
spring overooats and Ulsterettes from $500 to
$1,000 Complete stock Of Boys Clothing, iuelud.
ing some very fine goods made in Now York. Not.
Withstandng the large advance in wool and cloth.
our present stock of clothing 4. offered as low As
last season.
3. d Z. FAIRBANKS d 60.
Aug.5.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-08-06
Passumpsic, July Is, 1880.
& e. E tES 9FHRSP. ; LOTHROP BROS.
r. +. LOTHRoP,

Fresn ana Salt Meats of all kinds also Vegetables
and Berries in their season Goods delivered to
order. Terms cash and prices reasonable Mar,
ket on Main Street, ST. Johnsbury vt. 41tf
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-02-05
THE NEW CANAL.

The Legislative committee. having In charge
ihe New canal matter now pending before the
Legislature. made arrangements for trip over
the basin yesterday morning. and Mt abou,
1880 o'clock they proceeded to the head Of the
canal for the purpose of taking the tughoat
which had been engaged for the occasion. The
boat however. fer some reason not ascertained
by the committee. was of on trip" and con
seauentiy the trip had to be postponed.
The committees. however, walked out rs far
as Claiborne street an satisfied themselves IA
10 the condition Of the wharves.
Several mas ters OF schooners who hal learned
She character OF the party v. lunteered state
ments IA to the condition OF the channel. One.
whose vessel was Wing near the head OF the
basin. said that his craft was aground aithouG h
emily drawing three feet Of water. Another
master Of u vessel. mpored near The Magnolia
bridge. declared that although hts boat drew
but eight inches of water she had been stuck
fast for two days. aud that ten feet from the
wharf the water did not exceed thirty six
Inches In depth.
The attention Of the committee was also called
10 an immense saw log at the head Of the canal
with ono end pointing down stream.
The committee aeea not propose to abandon
Its trip but will start out again at no distant
day. Several of the members of tho committee
expressed the Intention Of tnuuirtng into the
circumstances which caused the absence Of the
ting after her owners had contracted for the eX-
cursien.