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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-07-07

born in Bartlett, n. H. AT the age of
twenty years he went to the City of
New York with only sufficient means
to pay his expenses there. For many
years past he has been extensively en-
gagged as manufacturer and wholesale
dealer in parasols and umbrellas.
Formerly the firm name was Bird &
Hall, but for the past ii or II years it
has been Alvah Hall Il Co. By strict
integrity in business and constant at
tention to the same, Mr.. Hall was wide
ly known and highly etteemed as a
first-class business man. In early life
he married Sophie E., youngest daugh-
ter of Robert Pettigrew of New York,
from whom she received a handsome
fortune. Mr.. Hall leaves fortune of
over five hundred thousand dollars to
his four daughters and their heirs, and
his business to his surviving partner,
Mr.. Albert C. Hall, only son of d. P.
Hall of Lyndon, who will continue the
business as formerly.
Mr.. John p. Weeks, who recently
died at his home in North Danville,
was one of the old residents of the
place having lived his entire life of
over seventy years upon the farm on
which he died. He was one of fami-
ly of twelve children, only three of
whom survive him. He was twice
married and had fifteen children, seven
of whom are living. Mr.. Weeks was a
great student of the bible, and his the
illogical views were peculiarly clear
and orthodox. When he was cOmpar-
atively young man he had what was
considered by physicians, as well as
friends. an almost miraculous recovery
from what was thought would be a ia
tai illness, and he always felt in his
own mind that he was then favored
with view of unspeakable things.
However that may have been, the vail
for him has now been lifted and the
mysteries of eternity are become re-
alities.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-07-07
Change Of Trains.

People going to the Maine beaches
this summer will bear in mind that
there is now no connection through the
Notch with the forenoon train east
over the Lake road, but passengers by
that train are held at Fabyan's until
the afternoon express train arrives
which leaves this place at 2.4O. This
train does not land the passengers i'll
Portland and Old Orchard until after
nine o'clock at night, and at Prout's
Neck about 1915. Connection is lost
of course at Portland with the Boston
boat, and also the steamers to Peake's
and Cushing's islands. On the whole
the arrangement is not so satisfactory
as on previous years.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-07-07
The Circus.

Nathans & Co.'s circus and menag-
erie gave an exhibition here the fourth.
As far as the menagerie was concerned
1t was of but little interest and we see
no reason why they transport it about
the country. The circus was good
from beginning to end and of itself
would give good satisfaction. The
performers were all well up in their
profession, while many of them excel
led. The trained dogs and ponies were
of much interest. We may have big
ger show here this year, but will prob
ably not have a ring performance that
will give AS good satisfaction as this
one did.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-07-07
Barnet.

The picnic Tuesday on KenersOn's
hill was Il great success. There were
about l25 present, and all contributed
freely to the general enjoyment. The
boys furnished good supply of gun
powder the ladies brought tempting
basketsfull of good things to cheer the
inner man, and the Barnet band played
our national airs. Mr.. Laughlin's fine
telescope enabled one to see the neigh
boring villages very distinctly. After
lunch Rev. F. B. Phelps of East st.
Johnsbury delivered his excellent
poem entitled, "The Second Deluge,"
which won the applause of all present.
Rev. Mr.. Rand made a spirited address,
taking for his text brief extracts from
the Constitution. Miss Laura Moore
followed with brief temperance
speech, which was well received. Mr..
Kenerson prepared for a big bonfire
in the evening, and invited the crowd
to meet in the Good Templar's Hall, to
witness that and the fire works.
Mr.. Cobleigh, the station agent, is
moving into the tenement recently oc-
cupied by Dea. Clark in the Chappell
block.
John Hardy has bought and is re-
pairing the building occupied by
Mooney, and is going to move his shop
there. John says it was always easier
for him to go down hill than up.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-07-07

Chas. S. Graves of Lyndon. and Miss Anna E. Da-
Wis of Burke.
At Bloomfield, June -, by Rev. c. W. Morse,
Mr.. Lyman Dyke and Mrs. Eliza Fisher both OF
StratfOrd, v. II.
At Wells River June "a, by Rev. E J Ranslow,
Albert NJ. Heath TO Miss Hannah Bailey, both of
McIndoes Falls.
At McIndoes Falls July 4, Edwin Colby of Nc
Indoes, and Miss Maggie Ramsay of Monroe, N. II.
At Newport, July 3, by Rev. d. Lewis, Mr..
Charles H. Barker of Sutton, and Miss Josie NJ,
Brown Of Lyndonville.
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leaHs.

At st. JOhnsbury, June Is, Dency E. Farrow,
aged Il neiOe of Mrs. B. F. Dean.
At St Johnsbury Centre July 2, Mrs. Sussnnah
Humphrey, aged 90 years, widow the late Thorn
as Humphrey.
At Hardwick, July2, Mrs, ZenAs r. Huntlsy
aged SO years.
At Cabot, July l. Caleb Noyes, aged 81.
At Hardwick June ~, Joseph Gould, aged 10.
At Groton, June IS, Timothy Morrison, aged rs.
At ''WOodburn Grange" his country residence,
Stamford, Conn, June %, Alvah Hail. aged &C
years. native Of Bartlett N. H, and brother of
D. P. Hall of Lyndon. For many years he had
been a successful merchant in n. Y. City.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-07-07
East HardWick.

Rev. Mr.. Gates from st. Johnsbury
supplied at the COngregationalist, last
Sabbath.
Frank Eastman has moved into the
Cummings house, and Magoon into the
house vacated by Eastman.
Mrs. HodgdOn, sprained her ankle
very badly in stepping from the door
to the door stone.
Arthur Montgomery has gone to Shell
don to work in a store.
Henry Warner has bought the house
occupied by c. Keith.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-07-07
Glass Reunion.

The class of 80, st. Johnsbury Acad-
envy, held a reunion last Monday even
ing in the parlors of the st. Johnsbury
House. The exercises were opened by
a supper, furnished by the proprietor.
After adjourning from the dining room
to the parlor, the history of the class
since graduation was read, few i'm
promptu speeches were given, and
then a general Misunderstanding and good
time filled up the rest of the evening,
which was one long to be remembered
The class originally numbered 30, OF
these 10 were present. The class vot-
ed to hold another reunion in two
wears.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-07-07

good one and it was carried out in a
nice manner by those who took part.
Rev. Charles A. Savage preached at
the South church last Sabbath, both
morning and evening, and his many
friends in that society-and some from
others-were much gratified at hearing
his voice again.
Rev. A. w. Wild assisted the pastor
at communion at the North church in
the morning, and preached at the same
house in the evening.
Prof. Putney of the Academy con-
Quoted the services at the Free Baptist
church. Pastor LOckhart is expected
back this week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-07-07
st. JOhnsbury Centre.

Mrs. Susannah Humphrey died at
William Turner's last Sunday. She
was probably the oldest woman in
town at the time of her death, being 90
years old. She came to town from
Lyman, n. H., "a years ago, was the
mother of IA children, nine of whom
survive her. Her husband, Thomas
Humphrey, died nine years ago, at the
age of 50. OF their children, Solomon,
Calvin, Mrs. Turner and Mrs. Frank
Powers, alone remain in town.
There will be Gospel services at the
Congregational church Sunday morn
ing and evening.
Carlos Sargent is building a new
barn.
Inez Sargent has returned from BOs-
ton where she has been attending
school for year past.
The school closed last Friday. 1t
was a successful term.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-07-07
PaSSuInpSic.

Passumpsic has raised a flag in hon
or of the 'Glorious Fourth" this year.
Mr.. Alger preached here last Sunday
for the first time since the first Sunday
in June.
Henry and Charley Cushman and
Clinton Hawley have gone to the Sun
set Hill House for the summer; the
first as head waiter, and the last two
us bell-boys.
Mr.. Andrew Dexter is home again,
making many friends glad.
G. F. Cushman moved into his new
house the first of the week
Ora Bishop and wife have returned
from their Canada trip.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-07-07
sunday Services.

Last Sunday was observed as chill
dren's Sunday at the church of the
Messiah. The church was profusely
decorated with cut flowers and pot
plants. In the afternoon memorial
services were held for members of the
Sabbath school who have died the past
year-fve in all-the largest number
an any one year since the church was
organized. Mr.. Tillotson preached an
appropriate sermon for the occasion.
In the evening Sabbath school con-
cert was given, which brought out a
large audience. The program was a
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-07-07
PeachaIn.


From an occasional Correspondent
Harris Lynds' estate paid about 60
cents, but the cost of settling the same
reduced the amount to 40 cents to the
creditors.
The new school house in the jeff.
district is about completed and will
exceed the estimated cost about 800,
which will be 800 in all. 1t will be a
credit to the district, and the building
committee have done good job.
Gardner KenersOn has put in % acres
of buckwheat this season, and it is
looking nicely.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-07-07
Sutton.

SERIOUS CUNNING Academia
very serious and it is feared fatal ac-
cident occurred here last Thursday af-
ternOOn. Willie Campbell (sOn of the
late ZenO CampbelD aged IL years, and
Harvey Buttertield, about the same
age, were preparing to go cunning.
Willie set his gun against the fence
and was climbing over, when by some
means unknown, the gun was dis
charged, the load entering the left
breast and passing up toward the
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-07-07
Sperial eNnfres.

Have wistar's BaIsam of Wild Cherry al
ways at hand. 1t cures Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis
WhoOpinG Cough, Group, Influenza, Consumption,
and Throat and Lung Complaints. 50 cents and 81
a bottle. tmar9sJ
The Peruvian Syrup has cured thousands who
were suffering from Dyspepsia, Debility, Liver
Complaint, Boils, Humors Female Complaints, etc
Pamphlets free to any address. Seth W. Fowle &
Sons Boston. tmar953
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-07-07
Personals.

Rev. II. T. Fuller and family and
Miss Anna Jones, have gone to Nan
tucket expecting to spend all or nearly
all of July there. They are to be in Il
cottage at SiascOnsett.
Lyman II. Brooks was at Chicago
last week, having come on from the
ranch in Wyoming with 500 fat four
year Odds. His friends are looking for
him East in November.
Edison ID. Hale received prize of
$40 for best examination in moral phi
lOsophy at Amherst college. Jason Hin
man of West Charleston, VT, took the
first Greek prize of $40. Both are
graduates of st. JOhnsbury academy.
Rev. Samuel w. Dixie, who has
achieved a name during the last few
years by his lectures and articles on
divorce, has resigned his passionate of
the Congregational church at RoyaltOn.
Mrs. A. w. Baxter and daughter
Harriet, have returned from their
winters stay in New Jersey, and are
located in their old quarters at Mrs.
| BOles'.
Miss Laura Markham, who has been
principal of the Union school in this
place for several years, has resigned
her position to accept a more agreeable
engagement. Miss Markham has been
an efficient and valuable teacher and
her resignation is a loss to the district
Charles Danforth, for several years
clerk for Charles F. Robinson, has
thrown up his job and accepted "A pc.
sition i'll Boston, to begin the first OF
August.
Judge Poland handed President
Buckham a check for thousand dol.
lars to be devoted to founding {
scholarship ut the University in honor
of his native town, Westford, at til,
close of the recent corporation dinner
at which was a very hand
some thing to do.
Mr.. w. A. StOwell late of the Mont
pelier and Wells River X. R., has beeI
appointed Superintendent, and Mr.. F
T. Lewis, Assistant Superintendent o
the Boston Concord and Montreal K. r
Mr.. Lewis has been the efficient clerl
of Manager Dodge for some years.
? Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Woodruff, Mr.. ant
Mrs. Francis Walker, of this place, an,
Mr.. and Mrs. ErastHs Graves of Lyn
don, go to Peake's island this week.
Rev. Charles A. Savage and wifi,
spent the Sabbath and Monday at Prot
Henry Fairbanks. Mr.. Savage is il
the enjoyment of good health, but il
no longer in the pursuit of happiness,
he having been married last month.
e \. l.. Belknap, who has been in til,
, West for several weeks past, has re
turned as far East as New York city.
2 Hon. Charles 5. Dana has been quit
= i'll since he left st. Johnsbury, and still
remains so. He is at the Pavilion no
+ tel, Montpelier.
] Col. Truman Fletcher and family ar
spending little vacation at the hom
farm on Lake Champlain.
Capt. Joe Smith, the popular steam
boat captain of Florida, made a cal
upon Capt. II. X. Ide of this place, an,
, spent a couple of days the presen
, week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-07-07
..Celebrating."

The night previous to the Fourth
was more noisy than usual in this place.
Firing and blowing of horns began at
dark the evening of the third, and was
kept up without intermission until af-
ter daylight the next morning. Soon
after midnight the racket was pleasant
~ varied by small band which para
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-07-07
Do You Want A Good Position 2

We desire to engage a few men of character,
energy and reliability, to act general agents for
of the Oldest, strongest. and most popular of
Hartford Life Companies. To men of the right
stamp who will devote their entire time we will
make it an object Previous experience not ne
cessary. Send for documents giving particulars of
new plan Just adopted, Address with references
Drawer % Albany Post Office, n. Y. H47
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-07-07

The town was pretty full of people
Tuesday, drawn hither by Nathans'
circus, and because it was the 4th of
July and they wanted to 90 some
where.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-07-07
Sheffield.

About forty of the friends of Mr.. and
Mrs. George w. Chesley called upon
them the Fourth, to remind them that
they had been married fifteen years
exactly, and ought to celebrate. The
result of the call was a good time gen
orally and the leaving of some very
nice presents for Mr.. and Mrs. Ches-
lay
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-07-07

A. T. Became is now located in his
building on Eastern avenue and is Civ
ing his whole attention to crayon
heads. He has made some fine work.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-07-07

About l 900 people were brought
here by the st. J. 4 l.. G.. X. K. on the
Fourth. The Passumpsic road sold
l59 tickets from this place to Lyndon
willie
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-07-07

If this weather continues a while
longer. and farmers will delay their
haying, the grass crop may prove an
average after all.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-07-07

Work was begun at once upon the
Arnold lot, and the foundation for the
new school house is going in. The
ground is said to be favorable and
room ample.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-07-07
local and State cHfns.

Winfield S. Hastings is building
new ell to his farm house, mile east
of this village.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-07-07
Obituary.

Obituary.
Died, at WOodburn Grange, his eoun-
try residence, in Stamford, Conn,
June 23d, Alvah Hall of New York
City, aged &c years. Mr.. Hall was
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-07-07

an estimate of over one million feet.
There are about 25 car loads there now
waiting for cars.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-07-07
Hosiery and Gloves

Very large line of Ladies'
and Misses Gloves in I'm
dressed Kid, Chamois, real
Kids, Silk and Lisle, in all
lengths and desirable shades
and styles.
Our Hosiery stock is the
largest we have ever shown,
and contains many fine goods
in Silk, Lille Thread and Cot
ton, in plain colors and new
combinations.
Special value in Ladies'
Hose at % and 80 cents per
pair.
Ladies' and Misses Under
wear in all sizes in medium and
fine quality.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-07-07
E. & T,FAIRBANKs Z Go.

In order to greatly reduce
our stock this month we have
marked many goods at prices
much below their real value.
Ladies' Summer garments
at one-half the sLlar price.
Large lot of Summer dress
goods at l24 and 25 cents per
yard, reduced from 25 and so
cents.
All the standard prints at
81 cents per yd.
Best styles in dress ging-
hams at 10 cents per yard, re-
duced from Is cents.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-07-07
Brown Leghorns.

Eggs for Matching from breeding pen that took
first prize at Passumpsic Valley Poultry Show
February, 15e2. $50 for Is; - 50 for &C. Orders
by mail promptly attended to. Satisfaction guar
anteed Call address
31u G. X. CROSBY,
St Jobnsbury, VT.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-07-07

There was quite handsome dis
play of fireworks in Summerville the
evening of the Fourth, paid for by vol
untary contributions. The proprietor
at Underclyfie also Interested his
young friends and others with rockets,
Roman candles, mines, etc.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-07-07

The town collector of st. Adams
has already killed four unlicensed dogs
by order of the selectmen, and his hunt
the Fourth has not yet been reported.
When will the ST. Johnsbury collector
berin his work
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Weather Record.

At Bingham's drug store, for the
week ending JnlX ). lSS2.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-07-07
ParaSOlS!

We are showing many fine
Parasols in Pongee, Brocka-
telle, Morie, black and colored
Satins, with and without lace.
with very handsome natural
wood handles. Also large va
riety of sun and rain umbrellas.
E. & T. FAIRBANKS g. co.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-07-07

The National banks of this place
are expected to pay dividends the 10th.
They do not announce the amount, but
the stockholders are looking for some
thing pretty handsome.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-07-07

Clothing Dept.
All our Summer clothing
has been marked down fully
% per cent.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-07-07

There has been much rain and
cool weather since our last paper was
printed. The rain was general over
New England on Saturday and Sun
day. Monday and Tuesday were pleas
ant, but as soon as the Fourth was
over it began to rain again, and the
temperature has been so low much OF
the time that fires have been required.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-07-07

The article copied elsewhere en-
titled "The Pandemonium,n cannot in
any sense be called a scolding lecture,
indted by one who had been broken
of his sleep and felt cross about it, for
it was written as early as the third of
July, and was printed before daylight
of the fourth. But there are truths in
those two paragraphs worthy of care
full consideration. No candid person
can read them and deny the facts, hu-
initiating as they are.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-07-07

The Burlington Daily Free Press
has been enlarged by the addition of a
column to a page and by a correspond
ing lengthening of the columns. This
enlargement has increased by more
than third the amount of space de-
voted to reading matter. The daily
Free Press is an excellent newspaper,
or used to he when it came to this of
flee.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-07-07

CARPETS
at low prices to make room
for our Fall purchases.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-07-07

The item sent to the associated
press that the Montreal, Portland and
Boston Railroad had taken lease of
the st. Johnsbury and Lake Champlain
road for a term of thirty years, needs
explanation. Noone about here knows
anything about it, and it is surmised
that it means that the new road ton
paper) from Sheldon Junction to Cana
da line, (some dozen miles), is to be
controlled by the South Eastern.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-07-07
WASHINGTON COUNTY.

The Vermont Historical Gazetteer,
Vol. w., embracing Washington coun-
ty, with histories of SwantOn, Groton
and HubbardtOn, collected and pub
lished by Abbey Maria Hemenway, is
just issued from the Montpelier Watch
man Office.
Charles Peaslee, a young man at
work unloading logs from car at Pho
neer Mills, about two miles from Mont
pelier, was caught in attempting to
avoid log and crushed to death in
stantly.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1882-07-07
For Sale.

A small farm situated about one mile from Rail
road street. st. JOhnsbury. Inquire of
RUSSELL HALLETT.
St JOhnsbury Vt. Dec % Ise1. l5tf
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-09-24
THE FLOODS CAME.
UNPRECEDENTED Elm STORM
THROUGHOUT THE EIST.

All the Streams Swollen Feartully-Dams
and Bridges Swept Away-Great Wash
outs on all the RailrOads-Cellars and
Streets Flooded and Vast Damage Done
to Property Loss of Life.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-09-24

MIR. A. H. Nicolay, real estate auctioneer, sells
on Thursday, October 5, at auction, ON the
premises, the house and lot, No. 572 Cedar
street, near the capitol.