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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-02-11
Children's Joys.
BY SARAH DoUDNEY.

The childrens world is full of sweet surprises;
Our common things precious in their sight:
For them the stars shine, and the morning rises
To show new treasures of untold delight -
A dance of bluebeIls in the shady places
A crimson flush of sunset in the West;
The cobwebs, delicate fairy laces;
The sudden finding Of a wOodbird's nest.
Their hearts and lips full of simple praises
To him who made the earth divinely sweet;
They dwell among the buttercups and daises,
And find His blessings strewn about their feet.
But we, worn out by days of toll and sorrow,
And sick of pleasures that are false and vain,
Would freely give our golden boards TO borrow
One little hour of childhOod's bliss again.
Yet He who sees their joy, behOlds our sadness;
And in the wisdom of a Fathers love
He keeps the secret Of the heavenly gladness:
Our sweet surprises wait for us above.
Christian at Work.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-02-11
Josh Billings Roast Goose.

Pix out tender goose, (if yu kan),
dispel the fethers from hiz person, kar-
fully, ampHtate hiz he'd and feet, re-
move him internally, make a filling Ov
hi seazoned dough, so him mp tite, lay
him in an iron pan, face side up, insert
him into hot place, let him tri it for
4 hours, flop him over once in a while
to git an average on him, jab him ac-
kasionally with 3 tined fork to see
what lie il a doing, when yu think he
haz got thru, snatch him out, lay him
on a platter, surround hiz person with
dandylions, and sweet majorum. let
two people eat him, one goose il not
quite enuff for two people, but IL a
little too much for one.-[Billings' Cook
Book.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-02-11

The Kennebec Me Journal says: A
young city fellow bought farm last
winter. He had a fine orchard of about
two hundred apple trees, and few
weeks ago he tapped every one of them
for cider.
New York City pays more for cigars
than for bread, says correspondent.
The number may not be very large. yet
some of its people spend $40 per week
for cigars.
Gen. Garfield will be the twelfth col
lege educated president. Washington,
Jackson, Van Buren,, Harrison, Taylor,
Fillmore, Lincoln and Johnson never
went to college.
The brewery of Mr.. Bass at Burton,
England, requires the product of 700
600 acres of land to furnish barley
enough to run the works for one year
How much bread for the poor this grain
would make
The Hampshire Gazette says color
blindness may he bad sort of blind
ness in railroad official, but beer blind
ness is much worse, and pertinently
asks if it is not "abOut time that the
railroads of the country should see to it
that their depots are no longer beer sa-
looms, where their own employees are
tempted to partake of thar which rem
ders them incapable of performing the
service for which they are employed ?"
And we heartily second the inquiry.
The Methodist Recorder says: Writ
ing for the press is like making sugar
the more you boil it down the sweeter
it gets. So, in writing for the press,
the more you cendense your article, by
throwing out everything that is not
strictly relevant to the subject, the
clearer and stronger it comes. Brethren,
we don't want hogshead of sap or
barrel of molasses, but few pounds of
prime sugar. Boil it down.
Chancellor Crosby has done more to
discourage those who are seeking to in
tluepce sons, husbands and brothers to
abstain absolutely from the use of al
cohOl to the end that they and theirs
may be saved from sorrow, disgrace
and ruin than all the rum shops in Bos-
ton Transcript.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-02-11
Sheep-shearing.
HOW THE VERMONT SQUIRE OUTwITTED
THE BOSTON LAWYER.

There was certain Vermont farmer
named Brown, who owned Il large
sheep-farm, and who, once on a time,
finding himself in difficulties, came
down to Boston and consulted his
brOther-in-law, who was a lawyer, as
to ways and means of raising money.
The lawyer, who was a keen man of
business, and had money to spare,
agreed to lend the farmer such sums as
he required. provided the latter would
give him first mortgage on the sheep
farm. The farmer asSented to this, the
mortgage was duly made and recorded,
and the farmer returned home to Yer
mont with money in his pocket.
Time went on and the farmer paid
interest promptly, the same passing
through the hands of one John Smith,
who was a man of mark in the farmers
ueighborhOod and had accordingly
been deputed by the Boston lawyer to
receive the interest and forward the
same to him.
At length, however, farmer Brown
finding little market for his wool, and
having invested in certain worthless
outlying farms, again fell into difficult
NitS. dutl NillS llllC SOuSuI tue duNlCC
and assistance of his neighbor Smith,
who, after looking over the matter,
agreed to advance Brown certain sums
and take security by mortgage of the
farmers carts, wagons, horses, sheep
shears and other personal property
the farm itself being already mortgaged
to the Boston lawyer.
But Brown still failed to prosper,
and at length could pay interest neither
to the lawyer nor to Smith. Then it
was agreed that his assets should be
fairly divided between the two mort
gageeS. and Squire joyce, Justice of
the Peace, in the neighbOrhood, who
was a member of the same church as
Smith, was selected to act as referee.
The parties met at the squire's office,
and each spoke for himself, the lawyer
first. Said he: II have first mort
gage on the farm, duly executed and
recorded, and of course the farm must
belong to me-"
"Not much :" said Smith, II have a
mortgage later than yours on the per-
sonal property, and if that isn't enough
to cover my debt shall grab the farm
too. My equity is superioc to yours
Isn't that so, squire 9'
The squire hemmed and hawed and
finally said to the lawyer: "You con-
sented to Smiths mortgage, didn't
you? ?n
Never !" said the lawyer.
"That makes no difference" inter.
rupted Smith, Il did it for your
''Jes' so, jes' so ~ said the squire, 81
remember. The whole business was
mighty simple. You jest consented as
the Boston mans attorney to Browns
making mortgage to you"
"But what of it," cried the lawyer
HE couldn't give any binding assent
to make his mortgage better than
miBe.n
perhaps not i'll law" said the squire
''but in equity, in equity, my dear sir
we go by equity here in Vermont"
"Yes, | call it inequity, said the law
/ yer sOttO UOee.
Besides" said the squire, 81 an
inclined to believe that it was the in
tention as between Smith and Brow
that the mortgage of the carts and fix
ings should include the farm too
though the writings don't just say SO
= Wasn't that so, Smith r.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-02-11
"Probabilitiesn from Josh Billings.

| don't take any foolish chances. If
| wuZ called upon to mourn over a
dead mule, should stand in front OF
him and do my weeping.
There is no man SO poor but what he
can afford to keep one dog, and have
seen them so poor that they could af-
ford to keep three.
l say to thirds ov the rich people
in this world, make the most of your
money, for it makes the most Ov you.
Happy thought.
L never argy agin a success when ]
see a rattlesnaix's head stIckin out Ol
the hole. / bear off to the left and
say to myself that hole belongs to that
snaix.
| am thankful that there is one
thing in this world that money kant
buy, and that il the wag of a dogs
tail.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-02-11
St. Johnsbury Post Office.


ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF MAILS.
Boston and intermediate offices. Arrive 4:4O p
M. Close $3.50 IN.
Boston through mail. Arrive 2:17 m. Close
500
New York and the West. Arrive 2:l7 a IN and
1906 and $40 III. Close $50 a and 500 p IN.
Newport and the North. Arrive 1915 a m.
Close 400 p III.
Portland and the East. Arrive 800 p IN. Close
$50
Swanton and intermediate offices Arrive 1915
a IN. Close 400 III.
Waterford. Arrive $50 a IN. Close 400 m.
North Danvlle Arrive $50 a m. Close 1880
a M.
West Concord and East st. Johnsbury Arrive
1918 a m Close I:
CHAS. p. CARPENTER, I'd, p. NJ.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-02-11
Vraurlers' 6mde.
st. Johnsbury a. Lake Champlain Railroad.
January 10, 1881.
TRAINS MOVING EAsT

MAIL-Leaves Swanton SO a. m, Cambridge
Junction 654 Hardwick $40, East Hardwick s.23
Greensboro s.36, Walden 9.03. Danville 9.26 st.
JOhnshuty arrive 1000 leave 1910 East st. Johns
bury 1854, West Concord II .04. Miles Pond II a.
East Concord ll-33, arrives at Lunenburg Has.
Portland at 557 p. m.
EXPRESS-Leaves Swanton 535 p. m, Cam
bridge junction 7.02, Hardwick s.25 East Hard
wick -.3-, Greensboro { 46, Walden 9IO Danville
go, arrive st. Johnsbury 1000 p. m.
MIXED-St. Johns6uTy TO LuHen5urg-Leaves
st. JOhnsbUry 446 p. m, L. st. JOhnsbury sos W.
Concord 5.z5, Miles Pond o5, L. Concord 6.22 ar
rive Lunenburg 6. IS p. IN.
TRAINS MOVING WEST.
MAIL-Leaves Portland SIS a. IN. Lunenburg
l.35, p. IN, East Concord Ia, Miles Pond SO,
West Concord 2l7 East ST. JohnsbuTy :. 2s arrive
st. Johnsbury 2.4O leaves AS Danville 500 Wal
den 5.4I, Greensboro SOS, East Hardwick GIG,
Hardwick 6.2s. Cambridge junction 7.4S, arrives
at Swanton at $40 p. III.
EXPRESS-Leaves st. JOhnsbuFy 6.35 a. m,
Danvile 7O5, Walden 729 Greensboro I so. r..
Hardwick 7.5s, Hardwick s.lI, Cambridge
JUNCTION 9.3I SwantOu II 90 a. III.
MIXED-LunenbtTg TO 81. JOhnsbuJy-Lesves
Lunenburg $50 a M, Z. Concord SO, Miles Pond
7O- West Concord 745 +. st. JOhusbury EOS ar
rive ST. JOhnsbury $50 a. III.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-02-11
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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-02-11

Oongregationdl-Rev. F. b. Phelps, Pastor
Sunday services at 10 A. a. m. and $50 y. III. Sab
bath school at 1900. Wednesday evening meeting
at 30.
MethOdist-Rev. L. G. Dickinson, Pastor. Sun
day services at 1.30 p. IN.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-02-11

Western Union and VI. Interndtional-in St
Johnsbury House. Open from a. m, to p III
sundays, 9 to 10 a. m, to p. Night messages
at half rate-.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-02-11
st. JohnsburY Aihenmum

Library and Reading -Room,-Free to all. Open
from A. NJ. 10 ~ NJ; from = to 2. NJ, and from
To IL Saturday evenings.
Art GdLlery-Open Tuesdays and Fridays.
CHARLES A. WILLARD Librarian.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-02-11

a SUSPICIOUS LOOKING ANGEL
Dominic III. was one of the old-times
circuit riders, whose rough exterior and
non-society ways often obscured his
real goodness of heart. One day he
was caught in shower in Illineis. and,
going to rude cabin near by he knock
ed at the door. A sharp looking old
dame answered his summons. He ask
ed for shelter. Il don't know you,n
she replied suspiciously. Remember
the Scripture" said the dominic, "Be
not forgetful to entertain strangers, for
thereby some have entertained angels
unawares." "YOH needn't say that"
quickly replied the other; ''no angel
would come down here with a big quid
of tobacco in his mouth :" She shut
the door in his face, leaving the good
man to the mercy of tho rain and his
own retiections.-St. Louis Adrocdte.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-02-11

~ 1t ought to be generally known
that any kind of wheat flour is almost
the best article to throw over a fire
caused by the spilling of kerosene. 1t
ought to be known, because flour is al
ways in convenient reach, and often
valuable articles of clothing, blankets,
etc, are destroyed in extinguishing
such fires. Ashes and sand are equally
aS good
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-02-11
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PI BLlSHEkS.
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Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-06-02
NEWS FROM BRUSH.

A CORRECTION. In my last, when
referring to Rev. Wieand's term of
vacation, the article was made to
read bfay 1st 1t should have been
July 1st. Be careful. Yes, we are
trying to be, but are unable in this
instance to locate the fault Ed.7
Decoration Day was observed here
on quite an extensive scale. A dele.
cation of upwards of 300 men, women
and children, headed ny the Brush
Valley Cornet Band, went to Madison
burg, where appropriate services took
place. Speeches were made by Revs.
w. III. Slower and S. G.. Shannon.
The delegation returned to Rebersburg
between 4 and O'Clock, amid a heavy
rain and hail storm. Of course many
came home ''wet to the skin," but
this unpleasant occurrence did not
seem to dampen the patriotism of the
people, and the fallen heroes buried IN
the Rebersburg cemeteries were not
forgotten. Speeches were here made
by Revs. Shannon and Wieand, as well
as by Squire Haines and the Marshall,
Mr.. Spangler.
Taken all in all the occasion was
pleasant one.
| OT7IS9
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-06-02
Decoration Day at George s
Valley and Spring Mills.

With number of our fellow-tow
men and ladies we attended decoration
ceremonies at Spring Mills and
Georges Valley on Monday. 1t was
the first time, we were told, that the
sad but beautiful custom of strewing
the graves of the patriot dead with
flowers was observed at either place, in
a public manner. The orders and
societies that participated were the
Spring Mills Veteran Club, the Drum
Corps, Farmers Mills Cornet Band,
Millhelm Lodge No. 955, I. o. o. F.,
accompanied by the Rebecca members,
and the Sunday Schools. A vast num-
Der of people were present at both
places. Everything was done in a
manner and spirit becoming the oc-
casion. The singing, the music, the
decorating of the graves, were ali per-
formed with due feelings of the solem-
nifty af the day. Rev. J. Benson
oROAo NCAASOACd q SuOIb UUI NCIy ILL
pressive address at Georges Valley.
It was above the average plane that
such speeches generally take; and what
is especially conmendable-ent
free from anything like partisan tinge.
We will allude to but the one prom
inent thought of the Rev. gentleman's
speech, namely: That while it is fit.
ting to foster and cherish the sac
me mories of the past, we must not for
get our duties to the present ant
future. That we must establish .oul
continued prosperity as people and {
nation in the christian education anC
training of the young. Grand, nobl'
truth!
at Spring Mills no address wa
made, owing to the threatening ap
proach Of a rain storm, Prof. D. NJ
Wolf and Rev. John Tomlinson wer
present, either or both of whom,
had been expected, would speak to th
vast concourse of people assembled,
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-06-02
BY Universal Accord.

AYERS CATHARTIC PILLS are the best of all
purgativeS for family use. They are the pro-
duct of long, laborious. and successful chemi-
cal investigation, and their extensive use, by
ed nations, proves them the best and most ef-
fectual purgat We Pill that medical science
can devise. Being purely vegetable no harm
can arise from their use. In intrinsic value
compared with them, and every person, know
ing their virtues, will employ them, when nee
ded. They keep the system in perfect order
and maintain in healthy action the whole ma
chinery of life. Mild, searching and effectual
they are especially adapted TO the needs o
the digestive apparatus, arrangements OF
which they prevent and cure, if timely taken
They are the best and safest physic to employ
for children and weakened constitutions
where amid but effectual cathartic is requir
ed.
For SALE BY ALL DEALERS
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-06-02
DIED..

On the 3lst ult., at Aaronsburg, Maria
Emma, daughter of DIR. E. j. & Maria j. Desh-
ler, aged 22years, months and days.
Funeral tomorrow (Friday) at 10 o'clock.
burial In the Reformed Cemetery. Aaronsburg.
Yited to attend.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-06-02
Local Department.

Rev. G. F. Deininger, of New
Berlin, paid Millheim short visit last
week.
75 colored men have arrived at the
Pennsylvania Fur nance, Centre coun-
tY, to work on tie extension of the
Lewisburg & Tyrone railroad.
Rev. E. D. Keen, of Snyder county,
was here last week on visit to parents,
relatives and friends. Man looks like
preacher, every inch of him-that's
what he does.
DIR. John f. Harter, Dentist, has
removed his office to the second floor
of Tomlinson's groc cry, where he will
be happy to receive his personal and
professional friends. If
Last week we announced a sound
orthodox candidate, Mr.. Bible. Hope
he will shape all his actions according
to the precepts of the good old book,
if he succeeds to be nominated and
elected.
We are soon to have the promised
two cent postal card, The one cent
will carry the card to the person ad-
dressed and the other will bring it
back to you with the other fellows
answer on the same card. Going to be
handy.
If you want an extra fine article in
the line of tooth powder-and every
body should use such an article-Dr.
John F. Harter is the man to supply
you. We have tried it and know
whereof we speak. tt
Health, the poor mans riches, and
the rich mans bliss is maintained by
thejudiciouS use of Ayers Sarsaparil-
La which strengthens and invigorates
the system by purifying t he blood. 1t
IS so highly concentrated that it is the
most economical medicine for this
purpose that can be used.
The cheapest queensware we eyer
saw in our life can now be found at
'Kerst etter's Model Grocery, Lewis
burg. Our readers who chance to
go to Lewisburg will finc it to their
advantage to call at Kerstetter's for
big bargains.
The Clinton Democrat, one of the
oldest and decidedly one of the best
Democratic papers in the state, is out
in an entirely new dress. That vet.
eran journalist and Democrat, Hon.
II. L. Deifenbach, is the present
editor. We congratulate our neighbor
on his prosperous career.
THE Exc ELsIoR DYE WORKS at
Lewis Ourg turns cut first class work
Shawls, dresses and mems garments
will be colored ard pressed in best
style. Mr. Jacob Wolf is agent for
Centre county. Goods left at the
Journal Office will be attended to. Sat-
isfaction guaranteed. TT
In looking over the Announce
ments of Candidates" our readers will
'find number of new names. For
want of space we can not possibly
give each one personal notice, and so
we win lump the matter by saying
that they are good clever set of men,
all fully qualified for the several Of
fees. Any correspondence in favor of
any particular candidate, written with
due regard to the rights of others, if
not too lengthy, will fnd admission
into our columns.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-06-02

The Oldest postmaster in the Union
is Edward Stabler of Sandy Spring
Montgomery county, Md. He has
held that Office ffty-one years, and has
been under eighteen Postmaster Gen
erals. He is 81 years DID,. and still
lives in the house in which he was
born.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-06-02

Stock to the amount of $4,000 has
been sold for a mining company at
Lebanon, Pa, on the strength of a
man's dream that there was gold at a
certain point and clairvoyant's as
surance that the dream was trust
worthy.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-06-02
Five Hundred Skulls I'm
earthed.

TORONTO, May ga farmer living
in Markham township, twenty miles
from Toronto, has discovered a pit on
his farm containing 500 skulls and five
times as many leg and arm bones.
DR.. Wilson, of the University, is of the
opinion that it is an Indian ossuary
and that the remains have been under
ground 200 years.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-06-02

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Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-06-02
MARRIED.

township, Centre Co., Pa, to Miss Catharine
Rishel Of Gregg township, Centre Co., Pa.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-02-08
Ely ri al s. Lucas, Auc.ioneers.

eef VIRTUE OF a DEED OF TRUST
81 cztcuto1 by Z. HI. Monroe and wife dated
theta dav OF October, 1915 and Of record in
.iaeT ITO. 3. page 2GS CT the land records of A.
cIandrIs city, tirginis, tho undersigned will, as
trustee therein named and at the request OF the
holders Gf ,hs note by sAd deed secured. OF
SATURDAY, tho 2G.h day of February, 1881,
81 IL c'tck lii txposo to sale. at public auction
IN trent OF tho Mske. House building on Royal
street. Aoxsndiis, Virginia. tho following DC.
sctlhed property, TO wit:
Lib THAT LOr OF GROUND with The
BUILDINGS thereon silustad on tho west side
0! taync street. between Cameron and King
streets, IN the city Of Alexandria and hour Il 3D.
ard described - followa: beginning 60 feet
lhCh south Cf Cameron ftreeL and running
thence south with Payne street II feet. thcnco
~e;t lh!aliel with Cameron street 123 feet 6
inches, thence north parallel TO Payne street 40
ltel, thence east parallel ID Cameron stree! %
i2e. inches 10 the beginning.
Ihe property is improved BY FOUR BRICK
w fLilHGS, which will DO offered for sslo
separately.
Terras OF sac: Gosh % 10 tho costs of lhi, sale
sid iu@ sum If 5000, with Interest thereon
from tic Let day OF June go. and for the reel.
cu@ al the nur1hsso money, on credit Of nix
ara Twelve IN rnths, with interest from the day
OF sale; The deferred payment, 10 be secured by
me notes 81 Tho lutChssur CT purchasers and q
"fa! &! iru,; "n the proOen2.
Ca y HLi: L 'TUART,
10 ~ pruStdo
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-02-08
LOCAL BRETIlIES.

A regular aeui monthly meeting OF The City
Cousc:l vii to held to night
A large excur;io2 party from tic North passed
over the Virginia h!1isn1 Railway yesterday
for Richmond.
The remains OF Mrs C'Donsld who died at
Manassas q few days ago. wore brought here Il Is
morning, aId buried from St. Mary's Church.
Al! who ere ia!tr:sted IN tic wclfsre Ct The
pocr are invited to stold the moei:g of The
Ladies' Ual9n Relief Society to no:rlw, So will
be seen by n!tio, elsewhere.
Engineer Frank Walker will leavo hera This
evening fer Norfolk. from wherc ca he will 20 10
North Carolina 10 take chrrgo Of Capt RorseS's
steam tug. Mr.. George Lsyc>ck expects TO
accompany him
Aldermen y. V. Rishelll has advertiiod bis
fle residezce On Washington street, and his
planning mill on north Fairfax st.oet. Tor sale,
with the intention Of removing 10 Macon, Ga,
to engage in business.
Mr.. jams Chatham has kindly rendered q
bors, 10 be u5ed b. the Ilsd!aulon Steam Fire
COMPANY in dtewiog their bose c,rtisge to
fires Will, tire streets Gro 10 subj c bIl condI'
ticu,