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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-26

The entertainment last Friday
evening at Mrs. Boles', given by the
Girls Benevolent Circle, was quite sue
cessful. The articles loaned, though
not as numerous as at the Loan Exhibit
last spring, were yet very choice and
prettily arranged. The picture gallery
was particularly attractive. Many fine
pictures were loaned, as well as large
painted screen, and many small deco
rated articles. The broom drill, bur-
lesque given by ten young ladies in
sweeping costume, added much to the
evenings entertainment, as well as two
girls dressed in full Turkish aud Arme-
MAN costumes. The children were par
ticularly fortunate in having a large
empty basement room in which to have
their games. The amount of money
taken was SIS.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-26

street, on Tuesday evening. Mr.. Til
den, a former workman at the scale
shops, has for several months been SC
much out of health as to be unable to
work, and at this time is entirely con-
fined to the house. This is great mis-
fortune to those depending on their own
hands for living, and it was the occa-
sion of this kindly gathering. After a
short social conference, Rev. Mr.. Sand
ford, who overlooked the matter, made
some appropriate remarks and offered
prayer, when the company retired. We
hope the charitable and kind-hearted
will hereafter keep an eye upon duties
like these.
For the infor nation of those who do
not live in this immediate vicinity, we
would say that our Advent friends hold
their meeting at Paddock village, not
in Summerville.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-26

The north half of the room will bs
used as lobby, and extend the whole
length of the room. The delivery win.
dow will he several feet nearer the
outside door than at present, and the
number of lock boxes will be largely
increased. In the rear of the office Mr..
Carpenter will fit up money order of
ice, giving conveniences for obtaining
orders, writing, etc. These are some
OF the improvements contemplated in
side the Office. In addition, the POST
master proposes to put up six letter
boxes about the village-one at Pad
dock village, one in Summerville, one
on Railroad street, one at Fairbanks vii
lage, one near the north end of Sum-
mer street, etc., and to collect the mail
from these boxes perhaps twice each
day. This will he convenience that
the public will appreciate, and one en-
joyed by many large towns and cities at
the present time. These are some of
the improvements intended for our peo-
pie, and we presume when our post
master gets started, he will do even
more-it will be just like him.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-26

A merciful man is merciful to his
beast. This is the gospel truth and
ought to be needed. We thought of
this the other day when we saw a span
of horses standing uncovered, all reek-
ing with sweat, and their heads hang
ing nearly to their knees. What any
man is thinking of who will do such a
thing as this, is more than we can I'M
derstand. 1t is our opinion that one
who will neglect the duty of caring for
his beast, will in some way neglect his
wife and children.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-26
An Exile's Experience.

John Baker, the Polish exile, gave
the first lecture in the Y. NJ. C. A,
course on Thursday evening of last
week subject, "Nihilism in Russia
When Mr.. Baker detailed the oppres-
sion of the subjects of the Russian gov
eminent, their taxation, impressment
into military service, the dreadful pun
ishments inflicted even for slight of
fences, and especially the Punishment
of obnoxious subjects to the mines OF
Siberia, he was intensely interesting F.;
but good deal of his lecture was dis
connected and given in a somewhat de-
sultory and rambling manner. That's
the way it struck seat No. 159, Right
Centre. Notwithstanding, there was
much throughout the lecture to instruct;
and one could scarcely listen to it with
out renewed thankfulness that be lived
in America, and not in such a despotism
as Russia.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-26

Did any one ever notice that the
more important the question, the more
Indifferent people are regarding it 7
And often the more frivolous the mat
ter the greater the attention? We do
not know as this ought to be considered
phenomenon in human affairs, but it
certainly approaches it. Good manners,
good morals, temperance, education,
and religion are subjects that often run
nard' while nearly all light social Gus
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-26

: The December term of court COM
mences here Tuesday the 9TH. Why
would it not be genuine act of Chris
tianity for litigants to make every set
Element they can before that time, and
for lawyers to advise them to do so 2
Unless it be the passion of intemper-
ance, we know of nothing in common
life in greater need of reformation than
this habit men have of going to law.
We are no lawyer nor much of theo-
Logan, but we believe that the Great
Exemplar did not approve of conten-
ton in law. Those who have any doubts
about the matter, better read very care
fully the fifth chapter of Matthew.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-26
Marriage Anniversary.

Last Wednesday, the 18th, the friends
of Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Stiles of
Waterford, to the number of 100 or
over, gathered at the old homestead to
celebrate in becoming manner the
Both marriage anniversary of this
worthy couple. Quite a number of use
full presents were left, consisting of
household furniture, silver ware and
crockery. Mr.. I. P. Chase made the
presentation, to which Mr.. Stiles, in Il
very feeling manner replied. There
were an abundance of refreshments,
and all seemed good natured and hap
ply. Mr.. Milo w. Hale took charge of
the ceremonies, which passed in a very
creditable manner.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-26
escaped serious injury.

escaped serious injury.
Harry Hartshorn and Albert Newman
had shooting match at South Lunen-
burg last week. The first day being
pleasant was quite lively, three or
four guns being fired at time.
Geo. S. Balch & Son have on hand
some very fine sleighs of superior style
and workmanship.
V. d. Moulton and wife have return
ed from Massachusetts, where they have
been visiting friends.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-26

The Ladies Aid Society will give
their next literary entertainment on
Thanksgiving eve.
Union Thanksgiving service will be
held at the Cong. church at IL o'clock.
Albert w. Miles has got settled in his
new house, and Mrs. A. C. Parker has
moved back into her house vacated by
Mr.. Miles.
Abel A. Pierce, administrator fol-
Lewis Pierce's estate sold at public
auction last Saturday the Simon Stew
ems sugar lot to VIM. B. johnson for
81 ,O50, and ten acres of pasturing to J.
NJ. Miles for sos; also lot of pastur-
ing to Thomas S. Randall.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-26

Last Thursday evening a large
number called on Mr.. & Mrs. Jerome
Hallett, 10 Danville Block, Railroad
street, to congratulate them on their
fifteenth wedding anniversary. The
evening was taken up with music, re-
freshments, &c. There were some very
handsome presents left with them, and
the occasion was pleasant one to all
who participated.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-26

Jerry Drew of the st. Johnsbury
House, is this week digging out the
basement on the south side of the hotel,
where he intends to finish up a BARRIERS
shop and billiard saloon. We don't
believe the place is really suffering for
a billiard saloon.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-26

Geo. H. Vibbert has given three
lectures on temperance in this place the
present week. Those who have attend
ed them speak most commercially of
these lectures, and the gentleman will
give one more on next Sunday even
ing
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-26

1t would be a pretty good thing if
some farmers would just look over
their stables and see if they could not
provide way to ''let the cold out" 1t
is amazing strange how gifted many are
in combining this element for the special
injury of their animals.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-26
Misfortunes.

Last Friday afternoon, as Stillman
Kent was at work at the moulding ma
chine in Orcutt & Pinard's shop, he met
with quite an accident. Putting his
hand up little too near, the knives of
the machine, which revolve very rapid
ly, took off the thumb of the right hand
at the first joint, and gouged out con-
siderable of the fore finger of the same
hand. We are informed that since the
first of June six fingers and one thumb
have been amputated by reason of ac-
cidents here. We don't know but a
sign ought to be hung out saying,
''FiRgers and thumbs tom off here free
gratis" Mr.. Kent has an accident poll
cy that allows him SIS per week while
disabled. Mr.. Kent is member of the
cornet band, and this misfortune may
make it difficult for him to resume his
place there for some time, if ever.
Simon Peck's little son Arthur, eight
years old, is upon crutches after being
in the splints seven weeks by reason of
broken leg. The little fellow was hav-
ing grand good time with the old
mare and lumber wagon, and in COM
pany with his brothers and the Hayes
boys, was going out into the orchard to
pick up apples. 1t was hurrah, boys !
and Arthur undertaking to Chamber
into the wagon over the wheel when it
was in motion, his foot slipped between
the spOkes and the bones were snapped
off in an instant. After seven weeks of
the severest confinement, he is now
tOddling about the house again.
Mrs. Erastus Stanton of North Dan
vile stuck a sewing needle into the
third finger of the left hand several
weeks ago, breaking the needle off. AT
ter some days and much pain the piece
of needle was extracted without the aid
of surgeon. But the finger did not
get well, and after some four weeks of
suffering DR.. Brooks was called, when
he found the bone diseased, and decid-
ed that amputation was necessary. This
was accomplished Saturday, but the
bone was found to be honey -combed
and second cut decided upon, this
time above the last joint. 1t is hoped
now for speedy recovery. 1t is sup
posed that the point of the broken nee
die hit and injured the bone of the fin
ger, causing all this trouble.
A distressing case of an accident and
subsequent sickness has terminated ia
tally at Paddock village in the person of
little Anna COrbett, aged 10 years,
daughter of the late Dominic Corbett.
Some months ago Anna fell from
chair upon the floor, and so injured her
arm that she was taken to hospital in
Montreal for treatment. One of the
bones of the forearm was found badly
diseased, and some of it was removed.
Since then she has gradually wasted
away, and died last Monday afternoon.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-26

Mr.. Horace 81. Curtis formerly of
this place, has been promoted in the
Internal Revenue Department, in the
first district of Illinois, from his former
position to gauger, which gives him
quite an increase in salary. We are
pleased to note this promotion.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-26

The awning in front of c. F. Rob-
inson's store broke down Sunday, Oh
account of being heavily freighted with
snow. Mr.. Robinson hopes to have a
more permanent structure over his door
at no distant day.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-26

Mr.. Editor Please ask "the pow
ers that be" if they will not open the
reading room of the Athenaum two
evenings in the week, from 2 to half
past sf-say Tuesdays and SATURDAYS.
What good will this fine institution do
US mechanics if it is open only during
our work hoursR NJ.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-26

The concert of the Free Baptist
Sabbath school did not occur as was
expected last Sunday evening, though
quite respectable audience was in at
tendance. Superintendent Streeter will
see about the matter hereafter.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-26

Danville.
Mark Adams house, situated about
one mile south of West Danville, was
destroyed by fire last Monday morning
about eight o'clock. The fire broke
out in the roof and when discovered
was under such Roadway that only the
goods in the lower part of the house
could be saved. Fire caused by defec-
tive chimney. Small insurance.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-26

We begin to think there are som,
people in this place who are not quit,
honest otherwise why is not that wo
mans purse returned which she drop
ped on the walk by the st. Johnsbury
House
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"A resident of the village who had
occasion to drive out over the hills
seven or eight miles on Monday, reports
the toughest kind of weather, with
fences covered with snow drifts, much
like midwinter.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-26

toms and practices will almost run of
themselves. We are now and then re-
minded of this when serious efforts are
made in any way for the public well
fare.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-26
Peacham.

Peachana.
The examinations and closing exer-
cises of the fall term of Peacham acad-
envy proved very creditable, both to
teachers and students. Quite a number
of the former students were present
Friday afternoon at the rhetorical ex-
ercises, and together with citizens of
Peacham filled the hall to OVERLOOKING,
At the close appropriate remarks
were made by Rev. H. H. Shaw of
Mortified and John K. Lord of Dart
mouth college. In the evening nearly
all the students gathered at academy
hall for a social interview and leave
taking. An excellent oyster supper
was provided by the Young Peoples
Social. The proceeds, $40, are to be
given to the Juvenile Library Associa-
ton. All enjoyed themselves.
VIM. Kicker shipped this week a ton
of poultry, thirty boxes, and few tubs
of butter, 100 doz. eggs. .,,,c,.
A. j. Carter has moved into a tene-
ment in Frank Blanchard'S house.
c. E. Woodbury., of the firm of J. E.
Woodbury. & Son, has purchased an
eating saloon in Chelsea, Mass, and
went last week to take possession.
Since his residence in town Mr.. Wood
bury has been il very useful member of
the community, and all very much re-
greet his leaving and wish him well in
his new home.
Henry Hobert killed and dressed this
week at Peacham Hollow 9 pigs and a
beef, after 1890 o'clock, and got through
before dark.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-26

MIR. o. S. Ladd, who fell and hurt
his foot a few days since, cannot step
upon it yet. Instead of mere sprain,
as at first supposed, there Is thought to
be fracture of some of the bones.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-26

Mrs. L. C. McKinstrey gives Sc
-ries of lectures at Advent church, be-
ginning Thursday evening and closing
Sunday evening.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-26

The ShOrey house on the Avenue
opposite Central Market, will be sold
at auction Dec. 90. This is good To-
cation, and the property will no doubt
bring a good price.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-26

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 benef-
cial effect on the teeth and gums. Its embalming
or antiseptic property and asomatic fragrance
makes it a 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, 1880-11-26

Rev. George H. Vibbert of Boston,
preached at the Church of the Messiah
last Sunday afternoon. Rev. Mr.. Til
lotson went to Littleton to preach the
funeral sermon of an old classmate.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-26

Thanksgiving service at the Epis-
copal church at 1890 a. m. Bishop Bis
sell will make his annual visitation to
this church next Tuesday, st. Andrews
day. Services at 1890 Il. M, and 7.3O
b.. m.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-26

There will be a sociable and oyster
supper at Avenue Hall on Friday even
ing, for benefit of Presbyterian church.
Supper served from seven o'clock on.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-26
Lunenburg.

AUHeHUuIS.
Last week as Frank Bowker and
Dexter Bean were coming down a hill
in the north part of the town, the horse
stepped on rolling stone, which threw
him down, smashing the buggy badly,
Frank and Dexter were thrown out, but
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-26
Speriai eNnfires.

Have Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry al
ways at hand, It cures Coughs, Colds BRONCHITIS,
Whooping Cough, Group, Influenza, Consumption,
and Throat and Lung Complaints. 50 cents and 81
oottie. Aug. 20, 81.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-26

Mr.. R. B. Flint of the Cottage Ho-
tel, Railroad street, gives dedication
ball this "wednesday evening. The St.
Johnsbury Orchestra furnish music.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-26

MIR. Horace Underwood, who lives
in the Spaulding neighborhood, has
caught the repairing mania, and put an
addition to his barn.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-26

Maj. G. w. Bonett, foundryman,
furnishes all his :. employees with d
thanksgiving turkey. i Good enough.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-26

Thanksgiving services will be held
at North church tomorrow at 1890.
Sermon by Rev. E. I. Sanford of the
Baptist church.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-26

The weather bureau says it's going
to be warmer before night.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-26

The Post Office will be open
Thanksgiving day from 9 to 10 a. M,
and from 6 to Up. m. Evening mail
closes at Z.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-26
st. Johnsbury Centre.

st. Johnsbury Centre.
Mrs. Levi Atwood of Chatham, Mass,
who has been spending few weeks
with. her daughter, Mrs. Rev. Joseph
Hammond, will leave for bone next
Friday. Mrs. Hammond is recovering
from her recent severe sickness. 1t is
expected that she will soon regain her
usual good health.
Rev. Mr.. Hammond was agreeably
surprised the other day when a we'll
known delivery wagon from the Plain
drove up to his door and delivered a
barrel of beautiful Michigan apples,
along with pail of apple cider jelly
Mr.. H. wishes to return thanks to the
generous donor, whoever .he may be-
and to another friend for Thanksgiv-
ing turkey, also to many other friends
for kind ministrations during the recent
sickness of his wife,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-26
West Concord.

West Concord.
The sixth and last lecture of the
course will be Wednesday evening,
Dec. |, by Rev. J. E. Wright of Mont
pelier. Subject: "That Acrid Nepen-
the.r
Geo. N. Gilbert is very sick with
pneumonia.
People in this vicinity are very busy
using the good sleighing aud getting
ready for the Thanksgiving turkey.
Last Saturday the mill pond in this
village was frozen over, and some of the
most daring of the small boys were out
skating. 1t looked careless if the wa
ter is little shallow.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-26

Rev. Geo. H. Vibbert will speak on
temperance at the North Church next
Sunday evening, at $50.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-26

c. NJ. Gould, Orono, Maine says: During more
than 20 years Boot and Shoe experience, I have
paid considerable attention to Tip Goods, and will
give it as my opinion that the A. S. T Co. Tip will
In time supercede all others for children's wear.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-26

The Legislature adjourned over
from Nov. 10 to Dec. 1st.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-26

Sign of hard winter-every poor
man has dog; some very poor have
two.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-26
DR.. Vincent, Nov. %.

The next lecture in the course is an
nOunced for Monday evening, Nov. %,
by Rev. DR.. Vincent, the noted Metho-
dist divine. Subject: "That boys sis
ter" 1t was also announced that the
orchestra would play two selections be-
fore each lecture and one at its close ;
and it was broadly limited that if the
audience wonld be in their seats ten OF
fifteen minutes before the lectures, and
remain few minutes after their close,
the musical part would be much better
enjoyed. 1t is believed that the music
would sound much better if the per-
formers could be on the platform with
the speaker-Or if they had a platform
at one side. Being down in a corner
the music sounds muffied.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-11-26
Lnral and Sfafe sNers.

The Dartmouth Glee Club tonight.
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Notice to Ladies.

to the Ladies of St. JOhnsbury and vicinity tina
she is constantly receiving patterns for stamp
ing, and that she has just received from New Yorl
quins and Tides for the Kensington and OutIin,
embroidery. VIII the ladies call and look at then
before sending their work away.
Nov. 16 1850. 6O-63-