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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-03-04

The RoyaltOn national bank has
withdrawn $4,000 of its circulation,
and is the first Vermont bank that has
acted in the matter.
The liquor prosecutions continue in
Bellows Falls. Two dealers have been
fined $50 and costs each on two COM
plants and also 5000 each under the
new law, called the nuisance act"
Another was fined $50 and one months
imprisonment, also under the new law.
Quite a quantity of liquor has been
seized, and most of the saloons have
been closed by law.
1t is feared that Prof. E. D. Sanborn
of Dartmouth college, who has been
connected with the institution for 35
years, will soon be forced to give up
on account of ill-health. He has also
been so unfortunate as to lose most of
his fortune by unlucky speculations.
The New York Tribune protests
against pensiOning the families of dead
rebel generals under the guise of pur-
chase of valuable private papers. The
people, it says, are not blind, and can
see through a mill stone when there is
as big hole in it as is in this "histor-
ical papers" dodge.
We are informed that bOrings are
being made for the proposed tunnel
under the st. Lawrence, Just below
Montreal. So far the bottom has been
found to be rock on both lines, which
are several hundred feet apart. The
deepest part of the river is but forty
two feet and the approaches on either
90 10 E., l1a II tod no
the expense will be not more than 3d.
SOC, 900, unless more unfavorable form
ations should be found in the bed of
the river not yet surveyed. Should
the scheme prove feasible there will be
no lack of funds for the purpose.-[St.
Adams Messenger.
Davidson, the Jamaica moonshiner,
has made his promised revelations, and
as a result some of the first citizens OF
Jamaica and WordsbOro, none of whom
are protesting Christians, however,
have been obliged to ''ante-up" to the
amount of 500 or $500, after the
whole community has known all about
it. Davidson has been released, and
peace now reigns.
The authorities are moving against
the liquor dealers in Bellows Falls.
One dealer has pleaded guilty TO two
complaints and was fined so and costs.
Another who stood trial yesterday was
fined Sl20 and costs. Seizures were
made at several places, but there was
not much liquor found.
AlphOnzo Clark of Irasbnrg died sud-
denly of heart disease early Saturday
morning. He retired in usual health,
but awOke in distress at o'clock, and
died in a few minutes.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-03-04

farmers and live outside this village,
while two-thirds of the taxable proper
ty and population also are within the
village limits, probably. The voters
of the village had thought to run Mr..
f. ID. Blodgett for lister, but when
nominated he positively declined to
serve if elected, and the village could
not afterwards agree upon any one of
its number, with sufficient unanimity
to elect him. Both boards of select
men and listers are good men, and will
no doubt do their arduous duties faith
fully and well. The only other matter
in the meeting over which there was
any marked division of opinion Was the
liquor agency, and the town voted by
81 majority to keep an agency another
year. The meeting was prolonged to
an unusual length, not adjOurning until
after two o'clock.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-03-04
R UPT u RE.
Wesley Phillips Case.

DR. j. A. SHERMAN-Dear Sir: I am happy
to inform you that l am entirely cured of my large
scrOtal rupture. 1t is year ago to-day that |
received your treatment. | have tested the cure
by going withOu the appliance. My business is
that of locomotive engineer. My rupture, as
You will recall to your mind similar TO Mr.
JOrdan's, in your pamphlet of illustrations.
was ruptured in the year 1863. while in the
army. have tried spring and elastic trusses with
great discomfort and injury, my rupture always
growing worse. Finding l must get some relief or
give up my business determined to try you as a
last resort, and / must say that / found your
treatment a complete success. My improvement
and cure have, considering my terrible condition
surprised my friends well myself During
yOur treatment have worked hard in my business
enjoying both safety and comfort. and have not
lost a days work. My general health has also i'm
proved. will take pleasure in recommending
the afflicted TO you whenever have oppOrtuni-
ty.
You may publish this letter for the benefit Of
humanity. My address is 21l East 44th st. With
best wishes remain yours respectfully.
WESLEY PHILLIPS,
New York City, Oct IS leo.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-03-04
East Hardwick.

Mr.. Taft of Waterbury aud A. T.
Way of Hardwick have been in town
the past week invoicing the goods in
Capt. Davis's store. 1t is rumored that
he has sold the store and goods to
Messrs. Babbitt & Hunt.
Mr.. Metcalf, who has run the town
farm the past year. claims to have sold
$3.50 lbs. of butter from eleven cows.
Mr.. Geo. Giffin, the oldest man in
town, has been dangerously i'll, but is
more comfortable at present and some
hopes are entertained of his recovery.
The total expenditures for town pau
pers the past year was SI20I.37 and
S93l.3 in excess of farm credits.
Farmers in this section are engaging
their help for the season, paying from
Sl5 to $50 per month.
We had a stirring time at our town
meeting. A new board of officers were
elected. L. d. Hathaway, who has been
town treasurer for ID years, declined to
serve longer.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-03-04
leafHs.

In this village, Feb. 1s, Eva A, aged &c, wife of
Mr. j. NJ. Kimball.
In this village, Feb. &c, Carrie A. Harvey, aged
81 only child of Alvah and Mary Harvey
In this village, March ., of pneumonia, Rodney
Paul youngest child of Truman C. and Kate K.
Fletcher, aged % months.
In St. Johnsbury, Feb. "a, Chas T. Tilden, aged
80 years.
In Lyndon Centre, Feb. 90, OF consumption, Ss-
rah Ann, wife of Alpha Quimby, aged SO years.
In Lyndonville, Feb. 2s, an infant daughter of
Moses St. Cyr aged days.
In Concord, Feb. &c, Lucretia NJ. Lewis, relict of
iona. Lewis aged &C years, 10 months and 10 days.
In McIndoe's Falls, March ., Fanny Hibbard,
aged about os, wife of John A Gilchrist.
In Sutton, Feb. %, Mrs. Mary Otis, aged Of yrs
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-03-04
Accident.


Mr.. David Lauder fell upon the icy
sidewalk near Judge French's on Mon
day morning, sustaining severe injuries.
One or more ribs are fractured, which
is the most serious injury. Mr.. Lauder
was on his way to his work in the scale
factory, and the accident is especially
unfortunate as Mrs. Lauder is sick of
erysipelas at the present time.
Mrs. James Hamilton fell last Satur-
day night and dislOcated her wrist. As
she was alone that night and quite in
firm, it was with great difficulty that
she arose to her feet again and found
her way in the darkness into another
tenement in the same house and arOus-
ed help. Her fall was caused by sud-
den attack of vertigo, or dizziness.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-03-04
Sutton.

Sutton.
Mrs. Paul Otis, formerly Mrs. Amos
Drown, died Feb. %, at the advanced
age of 81 years and days. She was
the oldest person in town, being one of
the pioneer settlers. She moved from
Wheelock GA years ago into what is
now South Barton. 1t was then an al
most unbroksn wilderness, her nearest
neighbor being nearly five miles away.
Here she lived aud reared a family of
seven children. Mr.. Drown died 81
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-03-04
County Commissioner.

AS we go to press we have no knOwl-
edge as to who is elected county COM
missioner. 1t is a matter of slight con-
sequence to the temperance people, as
they will have a good man if either Mr..
Houghton or Mr.. Morrill, is elected.
There was very little interest taken in
the matter, rs will be seen by the light
vote. In this town it stood, w. p.
Houghton 7S, c. L. Morrill, 81. 1t was
not generally known that Mr.. Morrill,
was TO be voted for at all; and as we
understand it, lie was voted for not be-
cause there was anything against Mr..
Houghton, but simply as a rebuke to
those who openly abused him in the
late county temperance convention, so
called.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-03-04
Beethoven Club.

The concert by the Beethoven Club
and Mrs. Allen on Thursday evening,
was all that it had been painted Ton
the bills). The orchestra had never
been heard here before, aud it is no
disparagement to any other Organiza-
ton to say that nothing of the kind has
ever been better received by a St.
Johnsbury audience. Especially deli
cate and pleasing was the quintette in
B-hat by Mendelssohn, and the Rev
erie 10y Schumann. Mrs. Allen sung
with more enthusiasm and better effect
than at the concert at the church two
nights previous. The aria, go, don
fatale,n by Verdi, and the serenade by
GOunod-"Sing, smile, slumber'-were
exquisitely rendered. There was a
very large audience present, and the
committee of the lecture course may be
congratulated on its success.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-03-04

The important changes in the Post
Office, of which mention was made in
these columns some weeks ago, were
begun on Monday, and will be pushed
forward with energy until completed.
Besides enlarged and improved accom-
mOdations at the office, it will be re-
membered that Postmaster Carpenter
proposes to establish letter boxes in
different parts of the village from which
the mail will be collected at stated
hours.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-03-04
All Out.

The issue of the CdledOHiOR of Feb.
25, containing dedication services, is
exhausted. They will probably be is
sued in pamphlet form, when people
can have all they want. Some idea of
the interest in the proceedings may be
judged when it is known that after Civ
ing a weeks notice for persons wishing
extra copies to send in their orders, we
took the sum of those orders and multi
piled by five, and then there were not
enough printed to supply the demand.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-03-04

We understand that Rev. {. 5.
Frost, late pastor of the Free Baptist
church in this place, has accepted call
to the Free Baptist church at Paw
tucket, r. |. Rev. NJ. c. Henderson
supplies at the church in this place
next Sabbath.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-03-04
COOKS TOURS.
EsfahIished IsAI


Ne plus ultra of Luxury, Comfort and Economy
Five Grand Excursion Parties to Europe giving
choice of dates and routes, April 9Th. June 18th
and July ID, 1851. Prices varying from $3.50 e
$500. Travel and Hotels First-class all necessary
expenses included. Pamphlet with map containing
fun particulars sent free by mail request. Tou
rist tickets for Independent Travellers issued by
all routes. Address
THOS COOK & SON 26I Broadway. N Y
c. A. Barratoni Manager, p q. Box 4lg7
75G11eow
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-03-04

Scene in town meeting Tuesday,
verified by an unimpeachable witness ::
An Irishman was handed a ballot for
overseeI of the poor. He read it aloud
an. E. Barrett. Methodist Episcopal
Barrett" and throwing down the ballot
he muttered, 81 won't vote for Meth
odist, anyway ~
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-03-04

DIR. Dana Coe made short stop
here. lie has already returned to
Burke. and DR.. Brassard has rented the
office lately occupied by him in Avenue
House.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-03-04

ment into the river, with consequences
that no one likes to contemplate. AS
it was, the accident was most fortunate
Of it may be so called) to both passen-
gers and the road.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-03-04

The st. Albans Messenger said the
day before election that one of the To-
cal papers described the situation in
st. Johnsbury as follows: "Should the
town re-elect the present board of Sc
lectmen it would amount to premium
on official disObedience." Well, the
town did re-elect the board of select
men, the first one by good majority,
and the second one by reclamation, and
without a dissenting voice. What a
prophetic vision some men have, and
how they enjoy meddlssome mischief
making
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-03-04

years ago. Afterward she married Paul
Otis of Sheffield, who died 25 years
ago, since which time she has lived q
widow. The last six years she has
lived in this town with her daughter,
Mrs. David Jenness, where she has been
tenderly cared for. She was a member
of Elder John COlby's church in Sutton
years ago, after that became extinct
she joined the second F. Baptist church
in Sheffield, where she remained wor-
thy member until called away. She
was always an exemplary Christian and
one of the excellent of the earth.
The lecture delivered by Rev. Mr..
Sherwood, Feb. %, was every way a
success. Subject: docs it pay9"
The universal verdict was that it did.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-03-04
Sperial Qofres.

Have Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry al
ways at hand, 1t cures Coughs, Colds. bronchitis,
WhOOping Cough Group, Influenza, Consumption,
and Threat and Lung Complaints. 80 cents and 81
a bottle tAug 90 81.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-03-04

Rev. c. S. Frost and wife were
pleasantly surprised on Friday evening
by call from the children of their par
ish. Their presence and words indicat
ed their affection for their pastor who
was about to leave them, and they also
left some pleasant mementoes, which
will be cherished by the recipients.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-03-04

Probably Mr.. d. NJ. BacOn's duties
as inspector of leather will not be very
arduous, as we understand the office
was abolished by the last legislature.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-03-04
Lunenburg.

Lunenburg.
Herbert F. Balch, for the past year
clerk in NJ. ID. Bowker & Co.'s store,
has gone into the employ of William
Young of LyndOnville, and Wilbur
Bell has taken his place in Bowker's
store.
Karl Balch has sold his trio of reg
istered White Leghorn fowls to Fred
Amy of Stratford, n. II.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-03-04
BY the COurt. Attest,
1911 HENRY FRENCH. Register.

StTATE OF VERMONT. CALEDONIA DISTRICT.
- In Probate Court, held at the Probate Office in
st. JOhnsbury, in said District on the 18th day of
February, 4. ID. 1871.
Alexander i. MeLaren administrator upon the es
tate of John McLaren, late Of Barnet, in said dis
trict deceased presents his administration account
for examination and allowance and makes appli-
cation for decree Of distribution and partition OF
the estate Of said deceased.
WhereupOn it is ordered by said Court, that said
account and said application be referred 10 n
sion thereof 10 be held at the Probate Office In said
st. JOhnsbury the I'D day of Mar. A. ID. 1881.
for hearing and decision thereon: And IL il further
ordered that notice hereof be given to all persons
interested by publication Of the same three weeks
suecessively in the CaledOnian u newspaper pub
lished at st. JOhnsbury previous to said time APP
pointed for hearing, that they may appear at said
time and place, and show cause, If any they may
have, why said account should not be- allowed, and
such decree made.
by the Court, Attest
1911 HENRY FRENCH. Register.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-03-04

There will be daily services at st.
Andrews Episcopal Church through
lent, at o'clock p. NJ. Wednesdays
at 1870 p. NJ, Fridays $50 A. NJ. and
z.3nP. NJ.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-03-04

There is some prospect that Rev.
II. Lockhart of North Danville, will
take the place of Rev. c. S. Frost in
the Free Baptist church in this place.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-03-04

Mr.. D. A. Clifford, photographer,
is away for a short time, but the gallery
has competent assistance for all pat
rons.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-03-04
Its Relief and Cure as Certain as Day fol.
lows Day.

thousands crowdng upon him for treatment
gladly throwing away their gripping, irksome,
ment for this affection makes the patient comfort
able and safe in the performance of every kind of
exercise or labor. 1t is grand thing. and those
affection and the Of trusses all through life.
Thousands of those cured give the attering testi-
monials Of gratitude to DIR Sherman. He is the
author and inventor Of his popular system he
imparts his secret to it is applicable TO all
classes and cases, and, under his reduced rate
within the reach of almost everyone.
Patients can receive treatment and leave for
home same day DIR. Sherman's Book Rupture
gives convincing proofs from professional gentle
men and others of his successful treatment. 1t is
illustrated with photograph pictures Of bad cases
before cure and il to those who send 10
Principal office Isl Broadway, n. Y. Branch office
AZ Mix street Boston. Days in New York-Mon-
day, Tuesday, Saturday. In BOstOn-W ednesday
Thursday and Friday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-03-04

Francis Switser is about to put in
machinery for manufacturing bobbins,
in connection with his excelsior bust
ness.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-03-04

The services at the North church
Sabbath morning were appropriate to
the first Sabbath in the new house. Mr..
Jones preached from the text: IF
forget thee, o Jerusalem, let my right
hand forget her cunning" etc. In the
evening, Rev. DR.. Goodell of st. Louis
preached at same house to n union
service, on the influence of the Christian
mother and Christian home upon the
church and state. 1t was an earnest
and touching discourse, and was heard
with marked attention by crowded
house.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-03-04

> In Probate Court held at the Probate Office in
St JOhnsbury in said district on the 18th day Of
February, A ID. 1891.
II. E. Whitehill. administrator upon the estate Of
Isabella Davidson late Of Ryegate, in said district
deceased presents his administration account for
examination and allowance and makes application
for decree Of distribution and partition of the
tate of said deceased.
Whereup0n il is ordered by said court that said
account and said application be referred 10 a ses-
sion thereof 10 be held at the Probate Office in said
St JOhnsbury the I'D day of March 4. D.
ssI for hearing and decision thereon and it is fur
Their ordered that notice hereof be given to all per
sons interested, by publication Of the same three
weeks successfully in the CaledOniaD. n newspaper
published at St JOhnsbury, previous to said time
appointed for hearing that they may appear at
said time and place, and show cause, il any they
may have, why said account should not he allowed
and such decree made.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-03-04
West Concord.

Last Saturday Mr.. William c. Pratt
lost a valuable COW.
Eugene Wadleigh started for Overland
Ohio, last Monday, to learn telegraph
ing.
Our town meeting passed off very
quietly.
While Geo. |. Higgins was tying up
his cattle Tuesday, one of them stuck
one of his horns through Mr.. Higgins
upper lip causing severe wound.
Friday evening, March 4, there is to
be masquerade party and oyster sup
per at Town Hall, for the benefit of the
Public Library. All are invited to
mask who will.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-03-04

George Wright, who has been en-
ployed in Fairbanks lumber yard for
the past Is years, has bought farm in
Barnet and gone to farming.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-03-04

The objections to the metal tip upon chill
drens shoes do not hold good against the A. S. T.
Co beautiful Black Tip and it is time parents were
enQuiring for them. for fine shoes well com
mon. as they reduce shoe bills one halt
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-03-04
A Gard.

To the many kind friends and neighbors who so
much aided me with willing hands and sympa-
thizinG hearts in my recent and great aflctiSn
wish to return my sincere and heartfelt thanks.
j. NJ KIMBALL
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-03-04

Annual meeting of the y. NJ. c. A.
at their rooms next Monday evening,
March z.
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North Danville.

North Danville.
There is to be a musical festival here
next week, at the Free Baptist church,
by S. S. Thompson. Rehearsals begin
Tuesday night; concert Thursday
night. There will be singers invited
from out of town.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-03-04
Town Meeting.

The March meeting brought out
large number of voters in this town.
as much interest was felt in the election
of officers. The list chosen is given
elsewhere. 1t will be noticed that tive of
the selectmen and two of the listers
of last year, are reelected. 1t is
noticeable that all three listers are
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-03-04

Mr.. Wendell p Stafford was adver-
tised to read at the Methodist church,
st. Adams, last evening.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-03-04
Lyndon.

Lyndon.
Union caucuses fer the nomination of
town officers were held on Saturday
and Monday evenings. The first elect
ed one republican and one democrat
from each SCHOOL, district to NOM
mate officers. The ticket of this eau
Gus was successful.
The question of abolishing the agen-
cy caused much discussion last Tues
day. Only about one third of the vot-
ers were present--234 being the highest
number of votes east-and those pres
ent were very evenly divided on the
question. The motion to abolish was
tried by division of the house, and
and the Moderator, without a count,
declared the motion lost, as he also did
a motion to ballot. Much doubt was
expressed in regard to the correctness
of the decision in both cases, but the
anti-agency people were pacified by
the passage, by a small majority, of a
motion to publish every week, the
names of persons procuring liquor at
the agency, and the alleged purpose
for which it was procured. 1t was also
voted not to sell to any person not a
resident of Lyndon. 1t was also voted
that the town purchase the five vol
umes of Mrs. Hemanway's Vermont
Gazetteer.
The town superintendent reported
the schools of the town, for the past
year, to have been of high order. OF
the winter schools he gives the Centre
district the honor of having the best
school in town.
Business at the box shop is suspend
ed for a few days while the new engine
is being connected with the machinery
of the shop. 10000 feet of boxes were
shipped from this shop last month.
The Passumpsic X. r. have nine OF
their ~ engines up for repairs.
Twenty couples went from this place
to Montpelier last Tuesday in draw
ing room car provided for their special
use. They were to stop at the Pavil-
ion and have grand ball Tuesday
evening. They were accompanied by
the st. Johnsbury orchestra. The COM
pany was made up of members of the
"Amity club" and a few invited
friends.
1t is proposed that all the Good Tenn
plar Lodges in Caledonia and Essex
counties meet with the Lodge at Lyn-
donville on Tuesday, Mar. Is, for the
purpose of forming district Union.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-03-04
Liquor Raid.

The officers raided on j. L. Monty g.
Co.'S drug store, Railroad street, yester-
day, finding nothing but alcohol, yet
the parties plead guilty to ten Offences
of selling, and paid fines and costs to
the amount of Sl23. Evidently all the
liquor drank in this place is not pro-
cured at the agency.