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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-11
Walden.

A. Z. Judevine of Hardwick has
hired E. T. GoodenOugh to run his
blacksmith shop at South Walden for
one year.
The old Aiken house, situated near
the South church, was consumed by
fire last week Tuesday. Harvey Chase
occupied the house at the time it was
burned. All the household goods were
saved.
Miss Hattie Babcock of Cabot is
stopping at Orman H. Wilson's for a
few weeks.
Miss Nellie f. Stevens goes to Cabot
to teach i'll the village school.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-11
To Our Customers

We would announce that the firm is fully
prepared to do all kinds of job work and repairing
under the personal direction of MR. W. D. FLINT
who will assure all who may give a call good
work, quickly done and low prices. We shall con
tinue to keep full line OF shelf hardware. tools
etc, stoves drain pipe lead and iron pipe with all
fittings FLETCHER Il FLINT.
Eastern Avenue S6-Sg
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-11
FOR SALE.

thoroughly built twO-stOry house haltacre
lot, corner of Spring and Winter streets in the
village of ST. JOhnsbury. The above is excelentlv
located. being central and near the schools
churches, etc. Has a large and wel-lighted cellar
with tirstclass furnace also bath room and water
carried through second story, a good barn with
basement. In the ell part of the house a small
and very pleasant tenement. The above has been
built six years and is in thorough repair. Inquire
of 75tf RUSSELL HALLETT
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-11
lrahs.

At st. JOhnsbury, May I, of consumption,
James F. Higgins, aged 2s.
At St Johnsbury, Mays, Edward Wise Paddock
aged 16 years, only of Harvlin and Mary l.
Paddock.
At St. Johnsbury, May 6, of pneumonia, Mrs.
Mary j. Bruce, aged "a years.
At Townsend, Mass, April IS, Alma A. Gould
aged IS years formerly of this place.
All South Danville May g. Franklin Hooker, aged
81 years
At Wilmington junction, Mass, May G, KILLED
the cars) Henry j Reid formerly of this town,
aged 80 years.
At Cabot May 4, V W. Brown OF Peacham, aged
- years.
At Brighton, May G. Laura B., wife of F. S. Cob
leigh, aged 80 years.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-11
West Concord.

Levi Howe has sold his place in this
village to VIM. Allen, price $1,000.
Possession given in two weeks. He
sells his other real estate and personal
property at auction.
Mrs. James Hill's house was broken
into Saturday or Sunday evening, when
she was away. What jewelry, and the
provisions that were cooked, were
taken by the thief.
ID. w. Hubbard has built new fence
about the property he bought of Mrs
Winchester JOslin.
r. S. Bailey has commenced work on
new shop, which he intends to have
ready for business in few weeks.
Although Saturday evening was very
dark and rainy, the dramatic entertain
ment was success financially. The
parts of Snowfall and Col. FitznOodle'
were very entertaining, and furnished
any amount of fun for the young folks
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-11
FOR SALE.

A good 3O-acre farm situated within a haf-mile
of the village of st Johnsbury, and is in the vii
lage school district, therefore is a desirable place
for any one having family to educate, as the dis
trict pays tuition tor an Academic course, and no
village tax to pay. large two-stOry house
which commands a most pleasant view of the vii
lage. spring of never failing water the farm
and conveyed to the buildings in lead pipe the past
Fall. Will he sold cheap. c. Z. DOYING.
st JOlDshuTV Feb 2S
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-11

Old out lands can be restored to their Origi-
nal fertility by thorough cultivation and liberal
applications of Bradleys Phosphate, for good crops
can he grown with this Phosphate alone even if
the land be poor.
In this connection publish the following com
municatiOn:
LOWER WATERFORD, VT, Des. 10, 1882.
l have used Bradleys Phosphate with good suO
cess corn and oats. On greensward turned over
this spring used it at the rate OF $50 pounds pei
acre, and sowed oats. The land was very dry and
poor, and the hay would hardly pay for cutting
with machine last year. The season was very
dry tor such land but got 40 bushels to the acre
of good oats. Shall use more next year.
1t A M BROWN.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-11
McIndOe'S Falls.

F. L. Clement has removed to John
Gilfillan's house in this village recently
vacated by Mr.. Smith.
Rev. F. f. Healey will preach here
next Sunday.
Mrs. Moses Page had slight shock
of paralysis last week. She is decided
ly better at this time. Her son, Moses
Page. of Washington, d. c., who was
called here by her illness, returned last
Friday.
George Little, who sold his farm tC
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-11
FARM FOR SALE,

The subscriber will sell the farm, known as the
Halves farm, in st. Johnsbury, on the North Dan
willie road for $1,000. Sixty of land. twenty
five of which is nice meadow, good buildings good
water, and on a good road about twenty Minutes
drive from the scale works. ANY one wishing to
work in the shops get their rent for nothing
as the profit of the farm will more than paw the
interest. Address call ON
j. NJ. HANCOCK,
s7-S9 East HaTdwick Vt
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-11
INCREASE OF
Capital Stock.
MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK,
ST. JOHNSBURY. VT.

The Directors of this bank have decided to in
crease its Capital Stock from S3OOOOO to 300 900
and subscription books will beopened Wednesday,
May I'd, prOIimO
Subscription will be received from Stockholders
pro rata in proportion to present number Of shares
held by them until May 20, after which time books
will be opened for general subscription.
WILLIAM ). STREETER Cashier.
st. Johnsbury, Vt, April Il, Is53. 56tf
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-11
FOR SALE.

Six good horses, two good driving harnesses,
some buffalo robes, one sleigh, large new re-
frigerator. The above will be sold cheap for cash
as have more of that kind of property than l
ing to make room for more. cliff WI. BRAY
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-11
New stock of Ladies',
Misses and ChiIdren's
SHOE S.

In calling attention to this depart
ment, would say we have just added a
new stock of Ladies', Misses and Chill
dren's Shoes in all grades and widths,
from one of the best manufactures in
the country, and for finish, fit, style
and quality far excells any make we
have ever kept. Every pair warranted.
Ask to see the celebrated Genda Boots
which for durability are unexcelled.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-11
WHY Paw Rent ?

When you can buy a cOmmOdiOus house and
lot 100 feet front for what rent YOU now pay in
eight ten years Situated in the pleasantest
part of st. JOhnsbury Centre House fitted up
for two tenements. Plenty of shed and barn
room. Enquire of
Stiff RUSSELL HALLFTT
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-11
FARM FOR SALE.

The subscriber wishes to sell his farm in South
Kirby, located three and one half miles from West
Concord, 100 of land suitably divided build
ings house, shed barns all in good repair. Good
apple orchard, 15n spruce timber, and running
water to house and barn. L A HAYWARD,
75tf South Kirby.
Post-Ofice address West Concord, Vt.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-11
Wood and Timber Land For Sale.

Thirteen OF wood and timber land also a
pasture of liz acres. with hemlock, spruce and
cedar for fencing other purposes. To be sold at
a big bargain.
JAMES r. STEVENS. Administrator.
st. Johnsbury Centre Mar. l. 1883 7g-tf
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-11

The number of bodies is eighteen, five
of which are of children, besides the
Welfoot triplets. The number of chill
dren is larger than the usual proper
tion
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-11
House For Sale at ST. Johns
bury Centre.

Wishing to leave town | will sell the old hotel
building at the Centre village together with eight
acres of land adjoining. On account of poor
health will sell at a bargain.
S7tf LC FARNHAM
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-11
Concord.

Two boys were boating on the Oar
ling pond, Sunday, when one of them
named Bishop was drowned. He was
sixteen years old and lived at Lisbon,
n. H. He was drowned in only five
feet of water and a woman waded out
and reached him "A pole after he was
too far gone to grasp it.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-11

The VI. f. society are not particu
larry pleased with the idea of having
the barn which Jerry Drew is building
on the Prescott lot brought up to the
line between the lot and the parsonage,
bringing the barn within fifteen feet or
thereabouts IF Rev. Mr.. Culver's resi-
dence, and they have been negotiating
with Mr.. Drew for the purchase of the
lot. Mr.. Drew purchased the lot for
1000, and the society offered him
$500. but he would not sell it for less
THAN $4,000. The negotiations for the
east half of the lot also failed. We
don't understand that the society pro-
pose to erect a high board fence, pro-
tected 10y barbed wire, between theil
property and the offensive building
Mr.. Drew says it is his intention, if h,
owns the lot next summer, to erect 1
tenement block which will extend tn,
whole length of the lot on Summe
street.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-11
Copartnership Notice.

| have this day admitted WILLIS d. FLINT as a
partner in the Hardware Stove and Tin business,
at the old store, Eastern Avenue, st. Johnsbury,
Vermont, under the firm name of FLETCHER &
FLINT. +. +. FLETCHER.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-11

The Legion of Honor will meet in
Irowns hall on the first and third
ionday evenings of each month.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-11

w. X. Mems has purchased the
.tudio and photograph business of l..
l.. Burnham of Burlington, one of the
best studios in the state.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-11
For Sale.

The house owned by H. d. Croker, on Maple
street. Price reasonable. Rents well. Six tene
ments. Enquir of
45tf W. H PRESTON.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-11

AS Hosea Bartlett and wife were
driving to church Sunday morning,
Mrs. Bartlett was struck in the temple
by ball from rifle in the hands of
some boys who were shooting in a
neighboring field. The ball did not
penetrate the skull, and was removed
10y doctor who thinks the injury may
not prove fatal.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-11

There was heavy fog on Monday
forming, which is quite an unusual
occurrence at this time of the year.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-11
Dress Goods DEBT.

Dress Goods stock is large and en-
braces all the new colOrings and com
binatiOns, among them we mention IL
few leading weaves and colors.
In Colored Goods Jersey Cloths,
French Suitings in patterns, Albatross
Cloths, Strawberry Red, OK Blood,
Satin Soulet, Stripes and Plaids,
Zephyr Cloths, Dress Flannels, with
elegant Trimmings to match in Colored
Velvets, Gimps, Braids, Buttons, etc.
In Black Goods we are showing nov
elites in Silk and Wool Brocades,
French Serges, Satin Soulet, Henrietta
Cloths, Drop-d'Alma's Nuns Yelling,
Lace Buntings, together with our usual
l., 81
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-11
Harriages.

~ Marriages and deaths inserted free.
Obituaries sir cents line.
At Sutton, May I, by Rev. j. WOOdman, Edward
F. Root Jr., of Sheffield and Rose b. Barker of
sutton
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-11

Rev. F. l.. Wiley of Laconia, n.
>, supplied the pulpit of the Free
aptist church on Sunday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-11
Local Notices.

Rights to subscribe for Merchants
National bank stock for sale at Pas
sumpsic savings bank, st. JOhnsbury,
VI
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-11

E. B. Merriam has taken Oscar
Waterman into partnership in the dry
goods business, and the firm will be
grocery business will be exclusively
managed by Mr.. Merriam. Mr.. Water
man has been in the dry goods bust
ness with Mr.. Merriam for several
years, this department will be in the
especial charge of Mr.. Waterman, and
the business will be in experienced
hands. A space in the centre of the
store has been partitioned off by rail
ing, and Miss Persis Peabody has been
engaged as cashier.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-11
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that my wife. Eta May
Noble, having left my bed and board without any
Just cause provocatiOn this is to notify all per
sons not to harbor trust her ON my account as
shall pay debts of her contracting after thi.
date. GEORGE f NOZZLE
Hardwick, VT, April 81, 1883 1921.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-11

}. T. Richie, manager of f. Il T.
Fairbanks 4 Co.'S store, goes to mar
ket to-day. The business of the store
in Mr.. Ritchie's and Mr.. Spencer's de-
partments shows a large increase for
the past two months over the CORE
spending months of last year. In the
grocery department an office has been
fitted up, which will be used by MI
Spencer instead of the main office a.
heretofore. a butter room has alsC
been fitted up, the firm making a-spec
ialty of the butter business since til,
connection of Mr.. Spencer with it. Mr.
| Richie has been connected with tn,
store only two years last October, anC
his succession to the responsible posi-
ton vacated by Mr.. Potts is crafty
ing testimonial To his executive ability
Under his supervision, ably SECONDED
in the grocery department by Nj
Spencer, the indications are of a mark
ed increase to the already large bust
ness done by this house.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-11
SPRING AND SUMNER GOODS

On the above mentioned days we
shall open up for inspection and sale
full stock of spring and summer goods
in each department. This stock has
been selected with great care and at
tention and we believe it to be the best
ever shown to our patrons.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-11
Justices Record in Criminal Cases

new blank for Justice of the Peace. Just
FICE. If
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-11

George Aldrich has been reap
lpinted liquor agent by County Com
missioner Houghton.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-11
NOTICE.

MRS. EMMA B. CARR agent for 5. T. Taylor
system of Dress-cutting, will form a class and
1 teach the system in st. Johnsbury and vicinity.
Parties addressing her at St Johnsbury Centre
will receive prompt attention. Ss-s9-
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-11

IA patent for a tiower-stand has been
esued to Edwin j. Bennett, I. Gill
ban and A. W. Flanders of Barnet.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-11

General Secretary c. H. Sage and
Arthur E. Clark as delegate started
Wednesday to attend the Y. NJ. c. A.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-11

Grading the ground for the new
ssidence of w. p. Fairbanks has COM
,pnced
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-11

/ The Temple quartette gave fine
Entertainment to fairsize audience
|in Music hall on Friday evening. The
of Mile. Nellini was much ad-
[uiren
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-11
NOTICE.

All persons having unsettled accounts with me
requested to call and settle the same as want
my books settled. If you cannot pay the
amount give me your note and let us square up
the books. GEO. p. BLAIR,
7Stf West Barnet, Vt.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-11
Inral Qeus.

The Good Templars lodge now has
j members.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-11
CROCKERY.

Large stock always on hand. Two
New Patterns, Brown Melbourne, Col
ored Ware, and the celebrated Royal
Worcester stripe, which we sell in sets
or in separate pieces as desired.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-11

The Musical Herald for May pos
sesses some local interest from the fact
hat it contains the portrait of Alfred
DeSeve, who appeared in the lecture
eOurse last season.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-11

The commissioner of pensions has
issued a circular warning pensioners
and applicants for pensions that I'M
scrupulous persons are travelling
throughout the country claiming that
they are authorized to represent the
commissioner of pensions. No special
examiner or other person employed by
the pension Office is authorized to re-
ceive money, either as fees or expenses,
and all such examiners are provided
with certificates bearing the signature
of the commissioner of pensions and
the secretary of the interior. AlOnzo
Weeks is the special examiner for Cal
edonia, Orange, Washington, Orleans
and Essex counties, with headquarters
at st. JOhnsbury.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-11
D:lIlViIIe.

The Academy commenced last Mon
day with fifty scholars. Miss Minnie
Dole is teacher.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-11
CLOTHING.

Full new stock in Mems, Youths
and Boys. to which we invite exami
nation.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-11
Farm For Sale,

A tarm for sale. consisting of 100 acres of lane
situated one mile from Fairbanks village. Inquir,
of RUSSELL HALLETT.
St. Johnsbury, Oct. 5 1882. 5stf
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-11
RIBBONS.

Ottoman Silk, Silk and Grosgrain,
Sash Ribbons, etc, in all the late
shades.
LADIES' OUTSIDE GARMENTS
In Silk Dolmans and Wraps, Reg
lans, Jackets. Also in connection have
full stock of Black and ColOred Cloak
ings at moderate prices.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-11
SILK GOODS.

Brocade Silks, Ottoman Silks, Rho
demeres Silks, Velour Cotele. Also
Black Silks, which we invite special
attention and guarantee to match sam
pies in quality and prices from any
reliable retail house
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-11

A. w. Davis of St Johnsbury, mail
rDute agent between Richfurd and Con
cOrd. becomes local agent at White
River Junction, and his place will be
allied bV X. II. Lee.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-11
SMALL WARES DEPT.

Small Ware stock is large, elegant
styles in Ladies' Neck Wear, Hosiery,
Gloves, Laces, Hamburgs, Buttons,
Fringes, Gimps, Ornaments, Colored
Bordered Handkerchiefs, etc.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-11
Carpet Clothing
Department.

Our stock of Carpets and Paper
Decorations far exceeds any we have
previously shown in elegant patterns
and designs.
Stock is large and includes all the
different grades from Cotton and Wool
Carpets at % cents per yard, TO the
Body Brussels with Borders to match.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-11

People who cant or don't read the
newspapers get little muddled some
times when they attempt to talk on
matters of general interest. Two
Frenchmen were discussing the Tewks-
bury affair, when one was overheard
to gravely inform the other that ''down
to Butler, Mass, they are KILN people
and tannin' their hides -
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-11

Work has been commenced on the
enlargement of the vestry building of
the NJ. f. church. The present build
ing is 25x33 feet, and it is to be extend
ed twenty feet to the east. 1t will
contain a large and small vestry,
communicating with each other and
convertible into one by means of fold
ing doors. In addition to these rooms,
the smaller one of which will he used
tor evening meetings, the building will
lie two stories in height, and will con-
tain parlors, kitchen and all the modern
conveniences. This part of the work
is in charge of the ladies.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-11

After the removal of the present
Building, and until the new y. NJ. c.
A. block is ready for occupancy, 1t Is
Expected that Browns hall will be used
fDr association purposes.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-11

The installation of Rev. Wilbur
Rand over the Congregational church
at Barnet on Wednesday made the
third settled pastor of that denomina-
ton i'll this county, the other two be
ing Revs. Fairbanks and Jones of thi'
village. 1t is but few years since tn,
churches at Peacham, Danville, Hard
wick, Lyndon, st. Johnsbury Centre
East st. Johnsbury and Waterford al
had pastors. The fact is food for re
Election.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-11

Tuesday being the birthday ami
yersary of Jesse b. T. Gage, twenty
three of his ST. Johusbury friends
For each year Jesse has seen-made him
d surprise visit in the evening at his
new home in the East village.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-11

On Friday afternoon the gradu
ating class in Miss ArnOld's room, i'll
the Union school, gave the rhetorical!
exercises usually given at the end OF
the term and the schOol-year. This
change was made so that the exercises
might not interfere with the examina-
tons at the close of the term. There
were readings and recitations, but the
exercises were composed mainly of
songs, in which the whole school par
ticipated and also in the calisthenics.
The exercises were pleasing to the
many visitors present, and creditable
to the pupils participating and to the
tutelage of Misses Arnold and Brooks
as teacher and instructor in vocal mu-
/ sic
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-11

A half-dozen persons assembled at
Town hall on Saturday evening, in re-
spouse to the call for the appointment
of a committee to arrange for the OBJ
servance of Memorial-day. The gen.
tleman who called the meeting did not
put in an appearance, and after wait
ing for a half hour after the time for
which the meeting was called, the half
Accommodating a newspaper reporter
sought warmer temperature than
that to be there found.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-11

E. b. Merriam y Co. announce, in
another column, that they will open
Tomorrow, May T., an entire new stock
of dry goods and small wares. This
department has been neatly fitted up,
and the opening day will doubtless at
tract many visitors.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-11

On Sunday the astronomical event
of the year took place. This was the
total eclipse of the sun. whose duration
was unusually great, a. the total phase
lasted nearly six minutes. With the
well known perversity ot interesting
astronomical phenomena, says an eX-
change, this eclipse hid itself among
the islands of the sea and had its point
of greatest observation IN the South
Pacific ocean, at a place where no land
EXISTS