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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-18
Supreme Court Decisions.

In the case of the town of st. Johns
bury VS.. Calvin Morrill,, which wa.
tried some two years ago, Il decision
was rendered that the plaintiff recover
$500, and interest from Dec. |, 1874.
Judgment and costs amounted to S534.-
81.
In the case of Arthur Wilder VS.. c.
z. Gilman, the decision of the County
court was reversed and the appeal al
lowed.
In the case of George Ward VS.. A.
n. Bryant, the Judgment of the County
court was affirmed.
The case of the First National bank
of St. Johnsbury VS.. r. E. Peabody &
Co. is with the court and no decision
was rendered
In the case of Henry Brooks 4 Co.
rs. H. Z. Fletcher & Co., the Judgment
of the County court was affirmed
In the case of John b. Hubbard vs..
Susan A. Bugbee, the Judgment of
County court was reversed and cause
remanded on the usual terms, and the
case is pro forma reversed and remand
ed to County court on motion of de-
PENDANT, costs at defendants expense.
In the case of State VS.. A. r. Stokes.
Il sentence was given of seven years
imprisonment.
In the case of State VS.. Alice Dav, a
new trial was granted.
The case of Willard F. Sargent VS..
Jane w. George is with the court for
decision
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-18
The Grand List.

The listers completed their labors on
Tuesday, rs required by law, and have
filed their returns with the town clerk
The footings will not he made until
July |, when the law requires the alb
stract to he made, so we are unable to
announce the amount of the grand list.
Last year the grand list was S3l, l58.-
~. The value of the real and person
al property was 81, $50, O92, divided as
follows: Real estate, 81 ,735, ITO; per
sonal, 81, I00,9S2. The polls numbered
1899. This year the polls number over
1870, and the listers hope to be able to
show an increased list over last year.
The clerical work has been done by
Henry French, Esq, and the books
show the characteristic neatness of his
work
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-18
Appeal from the Listers Doub-

On Monday the Civil Authority gave
IA hearing to William Hall, who APP
peaed from the listers who doubled his
list. 1t appears from the statement of
Mr.. Hall, made under oath, that he
went to Boston on business on Monday,
April >, and did not return until after
"A call from the lister and the list had
been made out by the lister and doub-
led according to law. He stated that
he sent word to relative of his to
make out his list as it was given in last
year, surprising that would answer the
law, and resting secure in the thought
that it would he attended to, which, he
found on his return, had not been done.
/ The list As made up by the listers
amounted to - ,SOO-S6. 900 of stock of
the Merchants National bank and 81
500 on real estate. This amount was
doubled. Mr.. Hall stated that the
stock was bought with borrowed mon
I ey, for which he is still owing, which
has been passed over by previous list
ers. The Civil Authority accepted
these statements, and proceeded to
make up the list, which exempts il
from the doubling process. In addition
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-18

The house recently occupied by
Theron Robbie was sold to Maynor
Brock and at once removed on the
Brock land several rods away, to make
room for the new house Mr.. Robbie in
tends to build this spring.
Mr.. Stoddard looked out of his Office
window the other day and saw Il nice
little fire on Miss Salter's banking near
the back door in the basement. 1t
proved to be Il stick of slab wood which
at one end was burned to coal. and
the query is how it could have caught
fire. \ few minutes more and the
building would have been burned
Shcrburne Moore has been very dan
gerously i'll, but is now considered
much better.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-18
The Cantata.

1t is decided that the first presenta-
ton of esther" will be given on Tues
day evening, May 20. The scenery is
being expressly painted for the cantata
10y c. X. DAILY, which is being very
neatly done and will furnish a very at
tractive setting, together with the cos
tunes from Curtis q Weld, Boston.
Miss Lizzie NJ. Maynard, who sings in
the leading church in Keene, n. H., at
large salary, has been engaged for
the part of Esther, the queen. Miss
Maynard is fine singer, and having
taken the part IA number Of times the
past season, and several times previ-
ously, she will he well qualified to fill
the position in highly acceptable
manner. The second and third pre-
sensations will he given on the Thurs
day and Friday evenings following
Some further particulars are given in
another column, to which the attention
of the reader is called.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-18
Memorial Day.

The committee appointed 10y the @.
y. X. to make arrangements for the OBJ
servance of MemOrial-day held a meet
ing on Saturday evening. 1t was vot-
ed to keep within the appropriation of
800 as made by the town, to make the
observance as simple as possible, to
have martial music instead of "a brass
band, and no decision was reached as
to Il procession. +. w. Harrington was
appointed committee on flowers, A.
w. Roberts on flags, J. f. Harris on
printing and programme, and Judge
Bowman to see about having "A memo
rial sermon preached in one of the
churches on the Sunday previous, the
G. A. r. to attend in a body. A meet
ing of the post will be held on Satur-
day instead of Friday evening, when
further arrangements will be made.
The post do well to go ahead and make
arrangements for the observance of the
day without any regard to what the
citizens propose to do, who are unac-
cOuntably apathetic in the matter. 1t is
the only self-respecting course for the
'boys in blue" to pursue. If the citi-
zens do not care to make good their
professions of loyalty and love for the
soldier which many of them make in
an exciting political campaign, the he
roes who faced leaden showers on many
Il battlefield will not let any neglect on
the part of the public deter them from
hOnoring the memory of their deceased
comrades by sprinkling flowers on
their graves along with the stars and
stripes for which they fought and died.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-18
Jurors Drawn.

The following jurors have been
drawn for the June term OF court for
this county:
Grand Jurors-Henry Gilfillan, Bar
net; c. T. A. Humphrey, Burke John
l.. Frye, Danville; William Taisey,
GrOtOn; D. w. A. Bridgman, Hard
wick; Albert S. Locke, Kirby; John
A. Smith, Lyndon S. B. COrliss, New
ark; l.. StrObridge, Peacham; NJ. R.
Gray, Ryegate; Reuben Ellis, Sutton /;
John Ferguson, Sheffield; VIM. l..
Jameson, Stannard; f. ID. Blodgett,
A. c. Rabbit, st. Johnsbury; 5. j..
Hast ings, Waterford; b. b. Amsden,
Walden; John Cofran, Wheelock.
Petit Jurors-B. NJ. Brown, c. A.
Choate, Barnet f. l.. Carr, Timothy
L. Marshall, Burke X. J. Cole, Orville
NOyes Danville; A. NJ. Heath, Groton !;
Geo. j. Hyde, w. 5. Curtis, Hardwick !;
Marshall S. Joslyn, Kirby; Elmore j.
Quimby, A. o. Harris, Lyndon +;
Charles Gray, Newark; Herbert p.
Hooker, John c. NorthrOp, Peacham
James H. Nelson, James H. Symes,
Ryegate; Daniel E. Ruggles, 5. J.
Whipple, Sutton; William Dexter,
Sheffield Hiram Phillips, Stan
nard ID. NJ. Bacon, A. d. Pike, St.
VIM. NJ. HOvey, b. ID.
Brown, Waterford l.. B. Chickering,
D. w. Ingalls,, Walden; Curtis 6.
Mooney, Wheelock.
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81. JOhnsbury Centre.

William Robbins has removed to
Mrs. S. Graves house.
The committee of the Congregation
al church have engaged Rev. NJ. Clos
sOr to preach the coming year. He re-
moved to E. S. Wheeler's house for the
present.
Lucius c. Farnham has bought the
late Abel Wiley farm and removed
there. He paid $4,000.
Ed. Stevens has returned from Hart
ford, where he has been engaged in the
insurance business. He talks of taking
another trip west soon.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-18

The commencement speakers and
their topics at Dartmouth college have
been announced. The valedictory ora
ton will be delivered by o. H. Gates OF
st. JOhnsbury; subject, "The Transient
and the Permanent in Modern
Thought" Among the disputations
will be one, "Is Vivisection Justifia-
BILE r. participated in by H. Q. Ward of
st. Johnsbury. Among the disserta-
tons will be one by Edward H. Nc
Lachlin of Peacham subject, "The
Ethics of Art" The Latin salutatory
will be by Edward Leeds Gulick, a
graduate of st. JOhnsbury academy,
and a dissertation by Alfred Edwin
Watson of Hartford, on "The Individ-
ual and the State" also a graduate of
the Academy.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-18
East Barnet.

The friends of Miss Emily Norris
surprised her on the l4th, her birthday
anniversary, by filling the house with
people, the table with an abundance of
good things, and presenting her with
many tokens of their friendship and
appreciation. Among the presents were
"A black cashmere dress, a set of silver
knives, forks and spoons. napkin ring,
butter knife, table linen, etc, which
were formally presented by Rev Mr..
Rand, who made an appropriate
speech, to which Miss Norris respond
ed with thanks, and acknowledging her
complete surprise.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-18
IIaFdWiCk.

School closes Friday. Rhetorical ex-
ercises at the Town hall in the evening
c. w. Thurber has his circulars out
as proprietor of the Elm house, Dan
vile and the Centennial house at this
place. He has engaged Warner Dren-
an as clerk ut the Elm house.
The Ladies' Aid society will meet at
the vestry of the church Wednesday
afternoon and evening, when the many
friends of Rev. c. w. Robinson and
wife will celebrate with them their
silver wedding.
The band have decided to procure
their new uniforms, to be used for first
time Memorial day, when they accom-
pany Ellsworth post, 6. A. R., to VOL
colt, by invitation of Foster post OF
that place, to join with them in the ex,
ercises on that day.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-18
Election of Officers.

At the annual conclave of Palestine
commandery, No. >, X. T., held at their
asylum on Tuesday evening, the fol-
lowing officers were elected for the en-
suing year F. F. Fletcher, eminent
commander; o. w. Orcutt, generalissi-
mo; VIM. ;. Streetor, captain general A;
Chas. II. Horton, prelate Charles
Packard, senior warden; E. NJ. Harris,
junior warden NJ. Bowker, treasurer ;
James E. Taylor, secretary A. E.
Pride, standard bearer; T. II. Bowman,
sword bearer ; j. A. Dow, warder ;
captains of guard, j. C. Gray, Geo. c.
Merrill, Charles Ingalls,; F. F. Good
win, sentinel William Daniels, com
missary +. F. Griswold, organist.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-18
Personal.

Miss Emma Chamberlin left this
place on Tuesday for Nevada, Iowa,
where she expects to remain if the eli
mate should prove beneficial to her.
Judge Asa l.. French returned from
Philadelphia, where he has spent the
winter, on Friday. He has been in fine
health during his absence.
Mrs. Caroline Scales, widow of the
late Rev. WIN. Scales, formerly settled
at Lyndon, sails for Europe, May 81 +,
accompanied by her daughter Caroline.
They intend to be gone year. They
sail from New York in steamer Geor-
gia. Their home has been in st. Louis
for some years past.
DR.. b. ID. Eastman has resigned the
SUPPLEMENTARY of the Insane asylum
at Topeka, Kansas, but will remain in
the city, where he intends going into
business. The doctor and wife have
served the public long and faithfully,
and they will no doubt enjoy the relief
that they have so well earned.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-18

native hard woods and the walls will
be sand finished. The second story
will have three rooms for offices and
two tenements. The third floor will
not be finished up for occupancy.
There will be covered platform to the
front of the depot 10 feet wide and 50
feet long. The present station house
will be removed and the passenger
tracks re-laid close to the new depot.
1t will probably cost $4,000 and is ex-
pected to be ready for occupancy Sept.
|. r. E. Clancy of Waltham, Mass,
is the architect and builder.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-18

The new depot is assuming proper
tions which warrant feeling of great
satisfaction in the minds of those who
have felt that St. Johnsbury has been
greatly misrepresented and incOnveni-
enced in respect to its depot accommo-
datiOns. A great deal of mountain
travel passes over our two railroads.
and the idea which strangers get from
the depot and its surroundings must be
anything but complimentary. The i'm
preston that all get of the town when
they behold the depot for the first time
is the same, and it is, aggravated be-
cause here, as usual in towns located
on railroad, the most attractive DOT
ton of the town is not seen by the
travellers.
The building will be 39xlI6 feet in
size and brick veneered with granite
trimmings. 1t will be three stories in
height, with a slated roof surmounted
by iron cresting, and the architecture
will be a combination of various STYLES.
the Queen Anne style leading. In the
centre of the first floor will he wait
ing-rOom for both ladies and gentle
men, 36x49 feet. In the centre will be
the ticket and telegraph office, occupy.
ing space 7xl6 feet, and a portion o
a bay window projecting a few feet OF
the platform. On the north side of tn,
waitingroOm there will be a dining
room, 17x24, connected by an archway
also ladies' reception room, I2x22
On the south side there will be a bag
gage room, l5xlS, and also an express
room of the same size. A small smOk
ing room will be finished off adiacen
thereto. The interior finish will be o
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-18
John Il. Cough.

After somewhat of veXatiOus de
lay and some correspondence between
the lecture committee and the lecture
bureau and John b. Cough, Mr.. Cough
will lecture in Music hall on Friday
evening, May Is, on his favorite sub
iect of temperance. Those who have
heard the worldfamed temperance or
ator know that he cannot be surpassed,
if equalled, in illustrating his ideas by
his power of telling stories. He is get
ting to he well along in years, and
probably will not be on the platform
much longer; and, if there are any who
never heard him, they should not fail
to improve this, possibly the last, OPP
portunity of hearing the man who has
thrilled countless hosts by his match
less powers.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-18
sutton.

Rev. F. L. Wiley, late general agent
for New Hampshire of the Free Baptist
printing establishment, has accepted a
unanimous call to the passionate of the
Sutton Free Baptist church. He may
be remembered as former pastor of
this church. He closed his labOrs
here about ten years ago to take charge
of a city church in Maine. Mr.. Wiley's
former passionate here, of nearly four
years, was peaceful, pleasant and pros
porous. During this time eighty-five
members were added to the church,
mostly by baptism, without the en-
ployment of any outside help or the
holding of any special revival meet
ings. There is "A strong public senti-
ment here in favor of Mr.. Wiley, and
we regard ourselves especially fortu-
nate in securing his return. The pas
torate began last Sunday, but the reg
ular Introductory sermon will be
preached next Sabbath.
Inc "Old northeast Sutton church, ;"
so called, was burned Tuesday night.
Regular services had not been held in
it for some twelve years, and the build
ing was mainly owned by LOrin Hunt
ley. The building has been used for
parties and various gatherings. A fire
was built on Tuesday, and the building
was being cleaned for a social gather
ing to be held there. During the day
the house caught fire and was extin-
guished, and it must have broken out
during the night.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-18
West Burke.

The Universalist church here has re.
Gently been painted and repaired, and
meetings will be held in future. Rev
b. NJ. I1llotsOn will preach next Sun
day, and it is expected that he will
supply for the present.
+. W. Silsby was quite badly hurt at
the Roundy mill by being hit on the
head with shingle block, which was
being carelessly handled.
John Murphy, while wrestling with
John McGraith in Westmore, on Fri
day evening, was so badly injured that
he died on Saturday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-18
PaSSumpSic.

Miss Minnie Alger is better
William SOmers and wife returned
homo from their wedding tour last
Thursday.
Rev. Mr.. Read, who has preached
here for the past two or three Sundays,
will locate here. Mr.. Read is young
man of ability and has given great sat
isfaction. Mr.. Alger is still undecided
as to where he will go. At present he
rs supplying the pulpit at GrOton.
Last Thursday a man drove into the
village with team to sell, for which
he asked $50. Geo. Mclaughlin of
fered him S75, whereupOn the man ac-
cepted the offer. George felt well, and
privately told friend that he would
not take $50 for his trade. The next
morning Horace Warden from West
Barnet drove up here and claimed the
team. He said that he let his hired
man take it the afternoon before to 60
to MclndOe's, as he supposed, and had
heard nothing from him since. George
wasn't mad then, but his temper be-
gan TO rise a little. He, with Warden
learning at st. Johnsbury that the
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-18
Lyndon.

The Odd Girls society, assisted by
the Cornet band, give a promenade
concert, with Strawberries and ice
cream.
Last fall F. II. Smith bought the
three vacant lots north of his house on
Main street. He has sold two large
lots to 5. j. Wilson and l.. F. Edger-
ton. 1t is expected that Mr.. EdgertOn
will build this season.
G. f. Dodge is to occupy the store
now occupied by II. L. Parker and the
new building adjoining, which is now
being erected by Mr. Nichols. He has
leased for five years.
The Congregational society are build
ing some needed horse sheds near their
church.
The free reading-rOOm project is
progressing finely. More than 800
have been subscribed, and Messrs. Pet
tigrew, Pearl and Thompson have each
offered to he one of four to pay the rent
of the room, which is now expected
will be secured in Fletcher's new block
Who will be the fourth man
Services are being held every day
this week ut the Catholic church. They
are conducted in the French language.
Services will also be held every day
next week, when the English language
will be used.
VIII Chaplin has gone to Concord,
n. H., to work in the pattern-room of
machine shop.
g. NJ. Prescott came near a serious
accident on Sunday afternoon. He was
taking Rev. F. b. Phelps to East
Burke, who was to preach there. When
at FOlsom's crossing, his horse took
fright at IA car standing near, running
the wagon upon a pile of lumber,
throwing Mr.. Prescott out and quite Sc
verely hruising him. The wagon and
harness were pretty well used up, and
the horse ran as far as n Ruggles'
Mr.. Phelps was unhurt.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-18

Bradley's Phosphate is especially rich n Phos-
phorc Acid the most essential element of plant
food and the one most apt to be deficient in barn
yard manure. Where PhOsphOTic Acid is literally
supplied, with the proper proportions of other
plant food elements, all crops much more nutri-
uous in quality, the fruit more thoroughly matured
and the yield is always very mneh increased
W. T. Brown, of Peacham, makes the following
statement
In the spring of IssI 1 applied about 400 pounds
Of Bradley Phosphate 10 re Of of pota-
toes and dug SSO bushels Of a. nice potatoes as
l ever
Where did not put on any phosphate the pOta-
toes would not pay for digging. They we're So all
and Watery. But where ! used it they were large
and mealy, and had the largest crop in town l
know this 400 pounds Of Phosphate saved me over
sl5 could pick IS potatoes from the top of the
bin that would NIL a bushsl basket 1 also tried ii
on corn, with good results" 1t
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-18
DanViIIe.

Oliver Clifford and wife started for
their home in Biddeford, Me-, last week
by team. At Ossipee Centre, n. H.,
Mr.. Clifford was taken sick and tele-
graphed for his friends to come. 1t is
not known yet whether it is anything
serious or not.
Mr.. Thurber takes possession of the
Elm house next Monday. Mr.. Warner
is arranging with parties for botel at
Brandon or Bennington.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-18

Wendell p. Rice, who has been since
1873 superintendent of the state prison,
having resigned, the governor and
directors have formally expressed their
satisfaction with his management and,
on his recommendation, appointed in
his stead E. w. Cakes, the efficient
keeper of the prison. Mr.. Rice starts
for Kansas at once.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-18
Dress Goods DEBT.

Dress Goods stock is large and en-
braces all the new colorings and com
binatiOns, among them we mention IA
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
large stock of CaslImeres
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-18
FOR SALE,

A good 3O-acre farm situated within a halfmile
OF the village of St JOhnsbury. and is in the vii
lage school district therefore is desirable place
for any one having a family to educate as the dis
trict pays tuition for 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 on the farm
and conveyed to the buildings in lead pipe the past
Fall. Will he sold cheap. C. f. DOYING
st. Johnsburv Feb 2S rot
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-18
FARMERS. LOOK HERE

have opened Repair and Job Shop below the
olask smith work, such repairing all kinds of
farm utensils wagon sleigh sled ironing tire
setting or viii sharpen bars, picks, drills harrow
teeth, plow-cutter. Sewing machine, CLOCK or gnn.
repairing done to order Call and get your bucket
nails for the coming spring. II DUDLEY
ST. JOhnsbury, Feb. 2 1888
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-05-18
FOR SALE.

thoroughly built two-story house on halt-acre
lot; corner of Spring and Winter streets in the
village of ST. Johnsbury The above is XceIientIy
located, being central and near the schools
churches, etc. Has large and well-lighted cellar
with rst-class 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 Inqnire
of 7stf RUSSFTT Hail ET'T
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scoundrel had bought ticket for Sher-
brooke, P. O., boarded the train and fol-
lowed him, but they were unable to
find any trace of him, and returned
Saturday night with the determination
to buy no more cheap horses.