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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-03-05
The Loan Exhibition.
A Rare and Successful Affair.

The entertainment of the Young La
dies Missionary Society given last week
on Feb. 26, % and % in the So. Church
vestries, was not only very interesting,
but quite novel, and we are glad to
state that it was well patronized. As
there were over five hundred articles
we cannot enumerate them all, al
though every one had some especial in
terest; and many thanks are due to
our citizens for responding SO generous
ly to those who entreated the loans.
The first objects that met the eye on
entering the exhibition room were the
afghans, spreads, and ether draperies,
and several small but choice and we'll
executed paintings that adorned the
walls.
A Canton Grape shawl, covered with
silk embroidery, loaned by Mrs. Ben
jamin Clark, was most elaborate, and
called forth great admiration. A cur
tain belonging to Mrs. Cady, represent
ing Revolutionary scenes, was well
adapted to U. S. History object-les-
son. One silk quilt 152 years old, was
prominent in a corner of the room, and
showed skill and ingenuity. By the
side of this were two Fashioned
warming-pans and foot stove, remind
ing many of the winter comforts in old
en- times.
Two wedding dresses from E. Hard
wick, loaned by Miss Hattie Adgate,
worn during the past century-one of
brocaded silk and the other of white
satin, deserve special mention. There
was also deep maroon damask dress
200 years old, brought over from En-
gland, and worn at three different we'd
dings.
On Turkish table were collected a
purse; cedar cone from Lebanon /;
quaint Turkish boots delicate jacket
embroidered in green silk and gold
thread; three fez caps; an eastern
lamp; phylacteries from Bitlis, sent by
d
tiny coffee cup on standard sever
al books; numerous photographs, and
two complete Armenian ladies' cos
tunes, one for street and another for
house wear.
A table full of old volumes, all wor-
thy of notice, but the most antique was
Bible published in 1894, loaned by
DIR. Browne, and another very interest
ing one belonging to the Carlos Par
ker family, published in 1712. A tiny
Natural History from Mr.. s. III. Brack-
EFT was a rare specimen. Among the
newspapers which we saw, was one an
nouncing the death of George Washing
ton, 1899, loaned by Arthur Stone; a
fac-simile of the first paper ever pub
lished in the United States the Italian
Bulletin that proclaimed the death OF
Pope Leo TX, and the bill of Negro
sale in Massachusetts,, dated 1862, and
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-03-05
Sun1merville.

Summerville.
A little son of Henry Cass, who re-
Gently had the canker-rash, died Mon
day morning, aged about 9 years. He
had got better, but dropsy set in and he
ran down quickly. The parents take
him to Sheffield for burial.
Mrs. Orange Harvey was recently
thrown from sleigh upon the hard
ground, and sustained some injuries. A
few days since she had an attack of
something that seemed like paralysis,
but is better now.
E. L. Hovey is repairing his store so
thoroughly, that when finished it will
be one of the handsOmest places of
business in town.
Mr.. Daniel p. Hutchins had quite a
severe accident in the saw mill yard
last Saturday. He was rolling logs,
when some of them started, fastening
his legs between them, and in trying to
save himself, some way threw his arm
out, when log damned his hand bad
ly, breaking some bones, bruising his
arm and lower limbs considerably.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-03-05
West Concord.

West Concord.
Last week the district meeting of the
Methodist church was held here. / I'M
derstand they succeeded in raising
money enough to pay the debt of the
society here and redeem the church
property.
Frank Reed of this place, has gone to
HOlyoke, Mass, to work, and Andrew
Bennett and Frank Douglass talk of 60
ing there soon.
Mr.. VIM. FL. True was very busy last
Saturday, passing around the cigars to
all who would smoke. 1t seems he was
married about two weeks ago to Miss
Josie Powers, but it was not known
here until Saturday.
Mr.. G. H. Dudley has just completed
Il boarding house at his mill at North
Concord.
At the town meeting, the town voted
to instruct the selectmen not to appoint
liquor agent for the ensuing year.
We never could have carried the above
motion, had not a motion been made to
have the selectmen instructed to locate
the agency where the town could make
the most money out of it, and that it be
located at West Concord. The people
of this section of the town are deter
mined it shall not be here. The voters
of this town have not got quite so low
as to vote for the wholesale traffic in
rum.
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lines from bis poem entitled 0Maidep-

lines from his poem entitled "Maiden-
hood.s
Bear lily in thy hand;
Gates of brass cannot Withstand
One touch of that magic wand.
Bear through sorrow wrong and ruth,
In thy heart the dew of youth,
On thy lips the smile of truth"
MIR. Stafford gave "The Famine"
from Hiawatha, in a vivid manner, and
the "boys" closed with Excelsior"
and ''Tell me net in mournful num-
bers," adapted to college melodies.
Refreshments were served during the
afternoons and evenings, and a fair
profit was realized from the fancy and
flower tables.
We are informed that the net receipts
OF this entertainment were $500. We
are requested to say that if any mis-
takes have been made in returning ar
tlcles loaned, they will be attended to
by informing Mrs. H. T. Fuller.
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Death of L. G. Matthews.


The people of this vicinity are greatly
pained to learn of the death of Mr..
Luther c. Matthews, who passed away at
the residence of DR.. NJ. G. Houghton in
Boston, on Monday, the LIST inst, at 10
o'clock P. M, aged SO years. Mr.. Mat
thews had been out of health for many
years, but not SO as 10 he alarmed about
himself until year ago last winter.
since then, though constantly laboring
at private or public affairs, he has suf-
fefed from great WEAKNESS and pros
ration of the bodily faculties, but has
generally kept his troubles to himself.
On the 5th of February he started for
BOSTON for medical treatment. There
seems to have been no radical change
IL his case for some days, and he SEEM
ed, as we understand, cheerful and
hopeful. The family apprehended no
such sudden or fatal termination. But
1t seems that he had expressed anxiety
to return home the Wednesday or Fri
day before his death. A week ago
Tuesday night be was taken worse, with
infammatiOn of the bladder, and We'd
nesday commenced vomiting, which
e0ntinued for two days, when the hic-
coughs set in. Mrs. Matthews was tel
egraphed TO, and she with their daugh-
tel Kate, took the night train for Bes-
ton. Monday noon the family were in
formed there was no hope. At 3 O'Clock
Mr.. Matthews became unconscious, and
as stated died that evening. During
the afternoon he was very restless. and
opiates were administered but at the
hour of death he seemed very calm. and
passed away quietly and easily.
While Mr.. Matthews was highly es-
teened as private citizen and Chris
tan man, he was more widely known
~ D reliable and careful business man
an IBIS vicinity. He held many private
and public trusts, which were executed
VIII the strictest fidelity. His services
"e's often sought in the settlement of
77'e'es' For many years he was over
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distances. Many of these goods are not
shipped in boxes, but thoroughly tied
in bundles, the iron parts carefully
wrapped in stout paper or other mate
rial. Finally we come to the
FINISHING ROOM,
under the supervision of Charles Gas
kill, where the sizing, bronzing, label
ling, oiling and tying-up are done.
These bundles are put up in dozens and
half dozens.
We now have made a hasty run
through the shops, and though not hav-
ing seen or related every minutie of
the business, nor perhaps given per-
feet or clear description of all things,
yet the reader will not be taken far out
of the way. We have now seen, from
the rough bar Of steel, through all of
the principal gradatiens of manufacture
to the Gnishing touches, perfect hoe
and fork-such hoe and fork as would
have made our old grandfathers shake
their heads by reason of their delicacy,
and have grinned with delight if they
only could have used them.
Let us now look at few other facts
in relation to this mandatory, as we
have them from headquarters. These
works engage about 40 men. About
Is dozens of the various grades of goods
are manufactured daily. This industry
is gradually increasing. About $50 tons
OF steel are used, manufacturing about
10000 dozens, annually; 20 carloads of
coal are used, and 100 cords of wood.
Probably 100 different articles are used
IN the various processes of manufacture.
About 10000 feet of lumber are used in
handles and for other purposes
The power running the machinery is
water, and sufficient. These goods are
sent all through the New England and
Western States, into Canada, Nova
Scotia, Scotland, France, Cuba, and the
Sandwich Islands. The foreman OF
these works is Mr.. Samuel Palm, a gen.
tleman steady and faithful in his dutie.
and one who can be found just where
he says he will be. Mr.. W. L. Stat
ford. lis salesman for the company, and
to him, as well as members of the firm
we are indebted for information con
corning this industry, which is an i'm
portant one in st. Johnsbury.
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OTATE OF VERMONT. CALEDONIA DISTRICT 90
- In Probate Court held at the Probate Office in
st. Johnsburv, in said district, on the Sd day OF
March, A. ID. 1880.
Luther Hemingway administrator upon the as.
tate OF Mary 81. Palmer, late of Waterford in said
district deceased makes application to said Court
Ior incense TO sell the whole of the real estate of said
deceased representing that said sale is necessary
for the payment of the debts of said deceased and
charges Of administration upon said estate
application come under consideration and be heard
on the goth day of March, A. d. 1880, at the Pro.
bate Office in st. Johnsbury; and, it is further
hereof, by publication of notice of this application
and order thereon, three weeks successfully in the
Californian, printed at st. Johnsbury before said
time OF hearing that they may appear at said time
and place, and if they see cause object thereto
By the Court Attest
1925 HENRY FRENCH, Register
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-03-05
After-Election Notes.

After Election Notes.
St. Johnsbury to the neighboring
towns sends greeting: We accommodate
you no more with liquor for medicinal
and mechanical purposes, and then
have it thrown in our faces that we
keep Il rum-shOp for the whole county.
Wanted! A liquor agent. A man
who can read the thoughts of Others,
always refusing when one is going to
make bad use of liquor, and always
selling when the want is legitimate.
Apply at once to the selectmen, giving
affidavit that the applicant never made
mistake.
One of the loudest disclaimers against
the agency in town meeting was the
son of a noted Democratic politician,
whose ability to absorb spirituOus liq-
uor is equalled only by his cheek in
bawling about the hall-"No more
rum !" Why does such a man want
the agency closed ?-he cannot procure
liquor at it, even on doctors certifi-
cate.
Probably no election ever occurred
before when at the first there was sc
much feeling, and at last both parties
were so happy over the result. The
party who thought it wise to retain the
agency in order to throw all the re-
straints possible about the sale of liq-
uOr, are of course satisfied. All good
temperance men on the other side
so far as We have heard, are pleased
that the sale is restricted to our OWL
townspeople; that the names of pur-
chasers and the object for which liquor
is procured must be published weekly
etc. For men so at variance in the
morning, it was a remarkably happy
family at the close of the meeting.
This town ought to congratulate it.
self that it has been able to elect good
substantial men to fill its offices the
present year, especially so, those Of Sc
lectmen and listers. These offices are
the most arduous aud responsible il
! town, and they require men of good
judgment and business talent. The
men elected have for long time beer
identified with the business interests o
this town; they have an extensive &C.
quaintance with the people, and they
are men who have managed their owl
affairs with apparent success. More
than all this, we believe all of them aIs
not ouly capable, but strictly temper.
/ ate and honest.
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neahs.

At Boston. Mar. l. Mr.. Luther c. Matthews, of
St. Johnsbury, aged SO years.
At st. Johnsbury, Feb. %, Burt George, eldest
son of Dana and Edna Stanford, aged years and
months.
At st. Johnsbury, March 1, Frenzo ageds years,
son of Henry Cass
At North Concord Feb. 25, of consumption,
Laura, wife of George Town, aged 81 years, mos
At East Hardwick, Feb. 90, Mrs Lizzie, wife of
jesse Clement, aged Al years.
At So. Walden, Feb. %, DR.. A venner, aged 76
years
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-03-05
Spsrial Hnfres.

Fragrant Breath and Pearly Teeth are
easily obtained by cleansing your teeth daily with
that justly popular dentifrice, SOZODONT. Com
posed of rare antiseptc herbs it imparts Wilderness
to the teeth delicious aroma to the breath, and
preserves intact from youth to old age the teeth.
Acidity OF the stomach will destroy the strongest
teeth unless its effects are counteracted with so,
ZODONT, and this pure tooth wash protects the
dental surfaces by removing every mpurity that
adheres to them. Ask your druggist for SOZO-
DON'T. aoa3
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-03-05

The little child of widow John
Chubb, of which mention was made
last week, is apparently doing well.
The child having the teeth ache, Dr.
Warner was called and administered
arsenic to kill the nerve. Swelling i'm
mediately commenced, and the child
was sick for two weeks. An abcess was
found, and for two months matter free
II discharged. The mother becoming
Harmed, called several surgeons who
made an examination, and found the
jaw bone badly diseased. 1t was not
thought best to perform an operation,
but thought in time nature would heal
the difficulty.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-03-05
The Liquor Agency.

4Hc HIQuOI ABCHCy.
Mr.. Editor: On returning home
Wednesday night, found a report cir
culated throughout the village that l
was candidate for town liquor agent,
and had even been appointed as such.
Allow me to say there never was word
said to me, or by me, looking to any
such course. Besides, I aoOuld not take
this or any other liquor agency under any
circumstances aUhateuer.
Respectfully, w. H. PRESTON.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-03-05
Court of Insolvency.

STATE OF VERMONT, DISTRICT OF CALEDONIA.
Notice is hereby given that the third and last
General Meeting of the creditors of Albert Brock
OF Barnet, In said District an insolvent debtor
viii be held at a Court of Insolvency at the Pro
bate Office in St JOhnsbury, in said District. on
the I'D day of March A ID. 1880 at 10 o'clock in the
forenoon. at which meeting creditors NAV prove
their debts, and transact such other business
relating to said insolvents estate as may properly
come before the court at said meeting.
1895 HENRY FRENCH Rag;star
st. Johnsbury, Mar. g. 1880.
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Danville,

Danville.
Our correspondent gave us last week
some structures upon paper read at
the close of the winter term of school.
and rejecting somewhat upon the
teacher for allowing such paper read.
We have received letter from George
Arthur Dickey, the teacher, enclosing
as he writes an unsolicited statementn
signed by the committee and chairman
of trustees, which says that "the school
was in every respect an entire success,
aud gave complete satisfaction to the
scholars and parents. We en-
terrain the highest respect for Mr.. Dick
ey as teacher, and an honorable and
high minded man,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-03-05
A Rare Animal.


Last Monday morning, Mr.. Willard
c. Hill of Waterford, saw queer look
ing animal out in the field, and letting
out his dog it came upon the animal
which showed some fight, by endeavor-
ing to fasten its teeth upon the dogs
nose. Mr.. Hill went to the assistance
of the dog with club, and soon dis
patched his antagonist, which proved to
be an otter. Several years ago the
bearer had habitatiOns near Thomas
MasOn's, and also near the Asa Hovey
place. 1t has been said they first built
the dam there. 1t would be interesting
to know where this animal came from,
as no others have ever been seen here.
He was fine specimen, fat and sleek,
three feet and eight inches long from
his nose to the end of his big, fiat tail,
and weighing % pounds.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-03-05

The X. Y. z. Social Literary has
arranged with Hon. VIM. Parsons, who
gave the popular lecture on Old Homer,
to favor the people of this community
with another engagement the 18th of
this month. Subject not yet decided
unOn.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-03-05

Wagons disappeared from our
streets the middle of December, and
appeared again the last day of Februa-
ry-giving us about eleven weeks of
uninterrupted good sleighing.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-03-05

The officers of the state agricultu-
raj society have settled the time of our
county fair-that is, they have set the
state fair at Montpelier, Sept. 14-17,
and our county society voted to have
the fair here the week following, which
will be Sept. 81 %.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-03-05
Lyndon.

Lyndon.
"ilarch meeting" called out less than
half the voters in town, the largest
number OF votes cast at any time being
2o2. There was the usual good natured
strife in the election of town officers.
the question of locality entering largely
INTO the selection of the principal Off
GERS. The town voted nearly unani-
mously to instruct the selectmen to
close up every shop in town where
liquor was sold contrary to law. Also
voted to buy a new hearse. A motion
to abolish the agency and destroy the
liquor -four bbls. just received) was
lost on division of the house by a vote
of - to 81.
A. d. Massey has gone to st. Johns
bury to take the position of head
mason at the scale works.
S. Forsyth and mother have moved
from Sheffield to F. w. Stoddard's
house at the Centre.
.. Z. Badger has bought the building
lot north of E. F. Parkel's on Main
street for $3.50.
The temperance lecture at the Vile
last Sunday evening by Rev. w. L.
NOyes was well attended, and the lee
ture well received.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-03-05

Miss Alvord's and Miss Conants
scbools took sleigh ride to Lyndon
vile Saturday, in two big sleighs- IL
was a merry crowd.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-03-05

The Rev. j. j. McClurkin Of New
York, will deliver free lecture in the
town hall, this Thursday evening, at
100 o'clock. Subject, National Re-
form"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-03-05

The Free Baptist young people au-
vertise social time at their Vestry
next Saturday evening. Among otner
functions will be Il mum" supper.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-03-05

Jerry Drew sent from this station
"a tbe Boston market, Monday morn
ing. Is good horses, and w. E. Peck OF
passumpsic put 3 mere into the same
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-03-05

Reeves Opera Troupe presented
Pinafore at town hall last Monday eve
ming to a crowded house, and taken al
together we think this opera has never
been so well presented to st. Johns
bury audience.
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HardWick.

adTuWlCh.
The Hardwick Dramatic Club played
''The OctOr0on" at the town hall last
Wednesday and Thursday evenings, to
crowded houses. The acting was first
class, being under the direction of DR..
j. w. Pardo.
We learn from the town report that
the indebtedness of the town is 50, 667.-
"a; assets $40, 930.67. Liquors sold to
the amount of $4s7.35. Pauper ex-
penses S776.21. being S466.94 more
than income of the town farm. Num-
Der of births during the year, 25, num-
Der of deaths 25. Number of marriage
licenses issued IL.
The village school in East Hardwick
will close next Friday with rhetorical
exercises.
Elias MagOon and Will Graham got
into a fight at the Centennial House
last Thursday evening, and Graham
was badly bruised and his clothing ru-
| ined. They were both arrested and had
Il hearing the next day, when Graham
was tiued SIS and costs, and Magoon put
under 5000 bonds to appear for trial
next Friday. Rum was the cause of the
| trouble.
DIR. Venner of South Walden, died
very suddenly last Monday. He awoke
in usual health, but while attempting
to arise was stricken with paralysis aud
fell to the floor. He fingered in an I'M
conscious state until noon. His remains
were taken to Groton foI burial.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-03-05

Praise meeting at the Church Oh
.br Messiah next Sunday evening" a'-
.,mpanied by short address OH Tue
fleets of music, by the pastor.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-03-05

The system of collecting debts from
dead beats, adopted by Frank Drew,
he saws works like charm. Out Of IL
men who owed him for wood, ii have
maid ND.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-03-05

Mr.. Davis of this office, received
this week in a letter from Connecticut,
a sprig of rose leaves, grown this sea-
son. This is indeed curiosity for
New England.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-03-05

At St Johnsbury, Feb. &c, by Rev. C. S. Frost,
Mr.. Henry R. Newton and Miss H Addie Rich
ardson both of Waterford
At West Burke Feb "a by Rev. L. II. Tabor,
Mr.. Byron Wright and Miss Mary Proud, both of
ST. Johnsbury Centre.
At Concord, Feb. %, by Rev. S. Boles, MI Harry
W. Hedgcock of Passumpsic, and Miss Mary H.
Morse of Concord.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-03-05

The Free Baptist society propose
Give Pastor Frost donation on
~ ,r,..esdav evening, March l6, at thelr
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-03-05

There was Wooden Wedding at
Mr.. Fremont Browns at Four Corners
last night, to celebrate the fifth ami
Versary of his marriage. About ITO
persons were present, and many valua-
BILE presents were left, to the amount
of $40. 1t is said there was great good
feeling manifested by all.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-03-05

Mr.. Russell Hallett, who had bad
tuln about week ago, is yet confined
to his house, and rs we learn, had a
bad night last night. He suffers from
the loss of sleep, and seems to be con-
siderably Frustrated thereby. The
family however, have hopes of his i'm
maIiata
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-03-05
WAN TED,

good capable man Tor boy that can do mans
WORK. on dairy farm for ten months or a year
Also good girl for the same length of time Or
would hire man and wife with no children
@. e. p. ALLEN,
st. Johnsbury Centre, VT, Mar 2, 1880. 2325
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-03-05

MIR. and Mrs. GEO. F. POWELL wish in this pub
lie way to thank their friends in this town for
their generous aid in a time when so much needed
They hope ever to live to merit their APPROX
nj