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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-04-27
WHEELER & WILSON SEWING
MACHINES.
c. w. THOMAS, AGENT.

Since the invention of sewing machines
numberless ones have been brought out
some of which proved worthless and have
disappeared, and others continued that are
worthless and by some means or other
still keep their heads above water. There
are only few standard makes of sewing
machines in this country, unsurpassed and
pre-eminent among which we desire to call
attention to the kind mentioned above, for
which {. w. Thomas is the agent for St.
Johnsbury and vicinity.
The superiority of this machine over many
others is not only shown in its simplicity,
ease of running and durability, but it is
shown in the undsputed fact of its immense
sale the world over. These machines have
been pronounced by competent judges at
the great expositions and fairs to be sur
passed by none, for all practical ends, that
are manufactured on the globe. For a ma
jority of purposes they have no superior.
Reader, if you are in want of first-class
sewing machine, give this one a thorough
investigation.
c. w. Thomas is a gentleman entirely
cOnversant with his business, and will al
ways be found willing and ready to accom-
modate his patrons and the public generally
in all possible ways. From what we know
and can learn of him, his representations
may be safely relied upon. Common report
is our authority for saying that heis getting
fully his share of the business in this region.
1t is not only privilege but duty to give
him a call before buying elsewhere. Come
unto him and he may do you good.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-04-27
A. c. PRIOR 81 Co.,

Dealer in Boots, Shoes and Rubbers.
The careful observer of the resources OF
this town in respect to the several trade
accommodations, cannot fail to notice the
establishment of \. c. Prior & Co.
This is one of the best equipped concerns
of the kind in the county, and therein is
contained desirable assortment to select
from, ut prices to suit the times and Gus
toners pockets as well. In addition to
the low and medium priced goods, a spe-
cialty is made of Il fine line of boots and
slippers, suitable for weddings, parties and
fashionable dress occasions, and as Il large
stock and variety are carried, the buyer is
thus enabled to hit to perfection the slim
NEST or the fullest foot.
He controls the sale in this town of sew
eral makes of fine machine or hand sewed
boots and shoes, the goods having Il world
wide reputation, thus being able to offer
kinds and styles not obtainable of other
dealers.
The reputation of this store is not only
well known in this town, but throughout
the whole section adjoining. 1t is, with
pleasure that we point to this house and its
proprietor, and feel assured that nothing
will be left undone to maintain the envia
BILE reputation which has been enjoyed for
some time, as Il place where the best the
market affords is at all times to be found
Mr.. Prior is Il comparative stranger in
st. Johnsbury, having but recently sue
ceeded the late O. w. Richardson, but he
comes well recommended, and is entitled
to a liberal patronage. His store is now
located across the rtreet from the old
Richardson stand, in the Avenue House
block. He keeps a large line of goods OF
goods of every description, and makes a
speciality of supplying country dealers at
the lowest wholesale market prices.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-04-27
GEORGE E. GROW,
Variety Store.

The variety goods business is rapidly
gaining ground, and assuming greater and
greater proportions every day, and the con-
gregating of thousands of uncomfortable
but useful and ornamental articles into one
establishment, and offering them by force
of circumstances at prices much below those
of outside dealers, is slowly but surely elicit
ing the approval and meeting the demands
of the public. We doubt if there is another
establishment in this section of the State
that keeps in stock a larger variety of goods
than may be seen at the store of Geo. E.
Grow, and the oftener you visit his place
the faster the goods ,gyOzy in public favor.
Here innumerable articles may be OBJ
tanned at prices that would astonish those
who have purchased them at many other
establishments that have not the superior
facilities for buying this particular line OF
goods in special lots that this one possesses.
In these times, when money is close, and
yet not quite close enough to get hold of, il
behooves every one to buy goods where
they can get them cheapest. Now this con-
Germ believes in the motto of selling at the
lowest possible living profit, and this fact
in connection with a thorough knowledge
of every detail of the business, and the
unusual advantages for buying the stock
readily explains why this store is so notec
for its extremely low prices in every depart
ment. The proprietor will be found courte
Gus and obliging, and always ready to grant
his customers all possible favors. We
certainly advise those of our readers who
want to save money to look over the good,
and obtain prices before buying elsewhere.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-04-27
w. A. SIAS,
Dealer in Drugs and Medicines,
Toilet Articles, Etc.

Perhaps one of the most important bust
ness interests necessary to the good health
and welfare of community is that of the
druggist and apothecary. The most inn
portant requisites for the successful prose
cution of this business is a central location,
a good stock in each department, a perfect
knowledge of all the intricacies of the trade,
and the confidence of the people to whom
they cater. Such requisites as these may
all be found at the drug store of w. a. Sias.
The stock kept is large and varied, chosen
from the best markets of the country, with
that extreme care obtained only by praC-
teal experience in the business, and each
department bears the systematic and cleanly
look of careful attention. Everything may
be found here that is generally kept in first
class establishments of this kind. In ad-
dition to all the standard medicinal prepar-
atoms, drugs, chemicals, etc, here may be
found full and complete stock of perfum-
cry, brushes, and toilet articles of every de-
scriPtion. The prescription department is
conducted with system and accuracy, and
none but expert hands are allowed to COM
pound physicians orders.
Paints, oils and varnishes, brushes, etc.
Patrons of this establishment will find in
the stock here displayed every element of
satisfaction to themselves, both in variety,
and freshness, and moderate prices.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-04-27
@. d. RANDALL.
Drugs and Medicines, Toilet Articles,
Perfumery, Etc.

SiAS hNN'
Among the concerns in town that possess
every convenience and requisite that goes
to make it one of the best in this section of
the country, we desire to mention that of
6. d. Randall.
His specalties are drugs and medicines,
perflmery and fancy goods, toilet articles,
trusSeS, paints, oils and varnisheS, glass
brushes, artists materials, toys, paper
hangings aud borders, etc.
The members of this establishment are
practical druggists and pharmacists, and
only the most reliable chemicals and the
pureSt of drugs and medicines are kept.
Here can be found full and complete line
of everything requisite to form IN eStab-
lishment of the highest order, and the in
terror fittings and fixtures are all of a char
acter which reflect the greatest credit
upon the taste of the proprietor.
In addition to drugs and chemicals may
be mentioned an extensive stock of fancy
toilet articles, comprising brushes, whisk
brooms, medicated soaps, and a full line OF
cologne, extracts, perfumes, etc. The
greatest care and attention is used in the
prescription department, using only the
purest of drugs, and allowing none but
competent persons to handle them.
The practical experience of this concern
has met with appreciative acknowledge
ment from the public, not only in this town
but throughout the adjoining sections, and
has come to be regarded with that estima-
tion rightfully due to a business policy
founded upon the strictest integrity and
the highest standard of professional ac
compliShment.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-04-27
VIM. II. HORTON,
Fashionable Custom Tailor.


Next to subsistence and shelter, the prin-
cipal want of mankind is for clothing adapt
ed To the circumstances of climate, season,
national habits. or individual taste or
caprice. Thus it is that the merchant tai
loring business occupies so important Il
place among the industrial and commercial
circles of the community. To class all
merchant tailors together, however, would
be unjust to many who have the holiness
to cali themselves such. and unfair to those
who have spent time and labor in thorough
ly mastering the difficulties of the business
Great care should be taken in selecting the
house where fine garments are to be OBJ
tanned, for the beauty and comfort of per
feet tit cannot be denied, while an ill-titting
garment Is Il continual source of discount
ture and provocation. One of the leading
firms in this line in this town is that of
W. H. Horton. who has been in town for
more than thirty years and is well and favor
ably known throughout this entire aegion
of country.
\ largc.aSSortmcnt of the finest and best
styles Of plain, dress and fancy suitings,
plain and fancy overcoatings, etc, together
with a small line of gents furnishing
goods, that are every way calculated to
please the most fastidiouS taste. The trade
of this concern is naturally, as a matter of
course, mostly of local character, but so
noted has it become for its splendid fits
that it now has considerable patronage
from all over this section of the State Sa-
gaciOuS and enteTpriSing in the transaction
of business, punctual and exact i'm fulfilling
all promises, this firm i in every essential
respect worthy of the confidence and es-
TEEN in which it is held by all classes OF
citizens.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-04-27
FLINT BROTHERS,
Druggists, Jewellers, Booksellers, Sta
TONERS, Etc.

reference to the drug trade this town
suggests at once a popular and well APP
pointed establishment, which occupies a
prominent place in the pharmaceutical pro-
fesSion, and has obtained a well deserved
celebrity for correctness and reliability
We refer to Flint Brothers.
The premises occupied are convenient
and tasteful in outfit and appearance, and
the concern does a good business. Pre-
scriptions are accurately compounded and
medicines carefully prepared; while the
stock of fine drugs and chemicals, tinct-
ures, extracts, essences, toilet articles for
eign and American soaps, hair oil, tooth,
hair, flesh and nail brushes, perfumery,
and in fact everything usually found in
first-class drug stores, is equal to any in
the State. A speciality is made of fine i'm
ported and domestic cigars, carrying a
large and carefully selected stock.
Also, fine assortment of watches, clocks
and jewelry, silver ware, books and station
cry.
The store is conducted in such a manner
that it has not only gained amost excellent
name but it has won the entire confidence
of its many regular customers, and earned
for the proprietors reputation for RELIABLE
ity, honor and integrity.
In fact, the proprietors are well qualified
and practical men in this branch of trade,
giving close personal attention to all its
details, and are therefore, well deserving OF
the confidence, consideration and esteem OF
the public Centrally located, this store
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-04-27
THOMPSON & GOSS,
General Founders and Machinists

Iron is the most important metal at the
command of man, and the use of it in its
many different forms has elevated barbar-
ism to civilized society. And as a sub
stance out of which countless ornamental
and useful devices are wrought, it may
well be called a "precious metal" Being
cheaper, it is more available for purposes
of beauty, and suitable for the adOrnment
of households, public buildings, parks, etc,
than all other metals combined. One of the
most extensive concerns engaged in this
business in this section of country is that of
Thompson & GOss.
Specialties Steam engine repairing,
steam fittings kept on hand, special machin-
cry designed and made to order, gang edge
rs, double clipping machines, cylinder oil,
etc.
Interested parties who desire any work
of this kind done can find no firm that can
do it in better shape than this one, or at
more moderate prices. The work turned
out has always borne high reputation, as
the proprietors are practical men, employ
ing skilled mechanics, who take Just pride
in having everything perfect that leaves
their hands. Estimates win be freely fur
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-04-27
y. NJ. Johnson.

Dealer in Dry and Fancy Goods, Etc.
The gentleman whose name graces the
caption of this article, has been in trade i'll
town for quite long series of years
He has experienced thejoys and sorrows,
and undergone the trials and tribulations
connected with the small beginning, grad
ual advancement, rapid development, and
final successful elimination of a useful and
influential mercantile career. He has wit
messed the rise and progress of the business
interests of this town, from its earlier his
tory to the present time. And during all
these years that he has been before the pub
lie rs a merchant, he has plodded on in the
even tenor of his way, always maintaining
an unsullied reputation for honesty and
strict business integrity, and never failing
in receiving his full share of patronage.
At present his store presents Il cheerful and
attractive appearance, the counters and
shelves being filled to repletiOn with dry
goods, dress goods and specialtieS in trim
mingS, laceS, satinS, ribbons, braidS, silks,
velvets, buttons, kid and Isle gloves, etc.
Also, a special line of paper hangingS, in
Guiding large liner than ever before of
ladies outside garmentS-cloaks, dolmang,
wraps, etc. Principal agent in eastern
Vermont for Buttericks patterns.
Suffice it to say, that it includes every
thing usually found in the largest stores of
the kind in more metropolitan towns and
cities. 1t is indeed quite curiosity shop,
and to enumerate the various and multitu-
dinouS articles which comprise his stock
would be TO write catalogue that would
fill many columns of our paper. Go in and
see for yourselves, and take some money
along with you. 1t costs nothing to 90 in,
but the goods are so tempting it may cost
you something before you get out.
Mr.. Johnson is also agent for St. Johns
bury and vicinity for Bradley's and Bowers
fertilizers, and the Buckeye moving mach
ines
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-04-27
GEO. BRAINERD & SON,
Groceries, Flour, Teas, Cofees, Su
CARS, Confectionery, Etc.

The grocery trade must ever be one Of
the most important of the several depart
ments of trade in prosperous and grow
| ing town like this. The business in this
particular line transacted in town has as
sumed greater proportions than most peo-
pie would naturally suppose, but that it is
| done thoroughly and well, no one can
doubt who takes the trouble to give the
subject a proper investigation, and look
carefully through the various stores. One
of the prominent concerns engaged in this
business is that of Geo. Brainerd & Son.
Leading specialties Groceries, provi-
sions. flour, salt, kerosene oil, soaps, fine
smoking and chewing tobaccos, cigars,
confectionery, fruits, canned goods, lamps
and lamp fixtures, etc.
This firm also does an extensive jobbing
business in fruit and produce throughout
the northern sections of Vermont aud New
Hampshire.
Having extensive connections with lead
ing wholesale houses and importers, Gus
TONERS are offered unusual advantages, not
only in supplying the best and most relia-
BILE goods, but in furnishing them at the
most reasonable prices, and with the dis
tinct guarantee that every article sold will
support each and every representation. All
who have never dealt with this establish
ment will find that the motto ''GOod goods
at the lowest prices" is carried out in
every individual case.
The proprietorS devote their entire atten-
ton to the business, the energy and enter
prise displayed being appreciated by a large
circle of customers distributed through
out quite radius of territory. They enjoy
good reputation in business and social
circles, which was earned by the posses
sion and exercise of courtesy and fair deal
ing.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-04-27
E. n. RANDALL,
Fancy and Furnishing Goods, Five
and Ten Cent Counters. Etc.


There is no other branch of trade that de-
mands in its prosecution more skill or bet
ter judgment than that of buying and SELL
ing articles and materials in the above lines.
The main things to be considered are the
caPrices of fashion and the fances of very
changeabe portion of the community.
Then the markets have to be closely
watched, and it is also necessary for the
buyer to have good knowledge of mate
rials, and an acquaintance with the produc-
lions of leading manufacturers, and also to
have lively appreciation of the wants of
the trade. Abilities like these are only OBJ
tanned after 4 deal of patient labor in the
business. Nothing can more thoroughly
convince the public that this concern pos
sesses those abilities, than a glance over the
large and complete stock of E. n. Randall
Specialties Ladies and gents furnishing
goods, dry goods, fancy goods, school and
blank books, five and ten cent goods, etc.
The proprietor is thoroughly conversant
with the minutest details of the business, is
well known and has many friends in this
town and throughout the adjoining coun-
try.
Every department of this stock of goods
is of the freshest and most seasonable kind
showing by its variety that it has been
chosen by skillful hands who understand
the business. Here are seen full and COM
plete lines of everything that goes to make
up a comprehensive stock of goods, and this
store is able, through a, combination of cir
cumstanCes, to compete successfully wi tn
any other like concern in this region. We
cordially recommend this establishment to
favors of the public, feeling confident that
perfect satisfaction will be the result of any
and all transactions.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-04-27
D. A. CLIFFORD.
Photographic Artist, Frames,


While reviewing the trades, commerce,
and manufactures of this town, we mus
not evade a consideration of the arts a:
well, in one of whose important branches
we find d. A. Clifford engaged with ad
vantage to himself and the public.
As a photographer his business has
been an extensive one, and his achieve
ments have been such as to have secured
him the patronage and influence of good
ly portion of the best people in this entire
region. For years he has held an excellent
reputation as a first-class artist in this line,
and his business has been built up by the
excellence of the productions, rejecting,
as they do, in perfection and accuracy, ev-
cry line and feature of the original, and
giving the most complete satisfaction TO
all his patrons.
The fact is, Mr. Clifford is an artist to dis
Germ possibilities in posing, and showing
Judgment in this respect, the work is not
merely a likeness, in the ordinary accepta-
ton, but a picture, close fac sinaiie, or,
in other words, work showing harmony in
its composition, beauty in its finish, and
truth in its outlines.
His gallery is always open to the public,
and therein may be found specimens of the
Photographic art. which have been pro-
nounced by those capable of Judging to be
rs fine as any in the country. Those of
our readers who desire superior pictures
will do well to make a note of these facts
and verify them by calling on ID. A. Clifford.
Mr.. Clifford is continually on the alert
for all valuable new discoveries, among
which may be mentioned the nudinstanton-
cOus process, he being the first artist in
New England to adopt it. Material and
aevatenr outfits furnished.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-04-27
OUINTON COOK,
Groceries, Crockery, Glass Ware
Lamps, Etc.

There is no branch of general commerce
that is gilmore Importance than the trade
in the above goods, for it deals almost eX-
clusively with the necessities of life, and
for this reason Il just pride should be taken
in establishments of this kind. In our
travels about the country we have a good
opportunity to note the conduct and style
of business in various places, and we think
that there is no place of a propOrtiOnate
population which can boast OF better houses
in the above trade than this town; and
prominent among these we must mention
the substantial one of Quinton Cook.
The stock consists of lamps, family gro
ceries, crOckery, glass ware, etc.
This firm has built up trace to its pres
ent respectable proportions, not only by
keeping firSt-cass stock of goods and
dealing literally with customers, but by
the practice of those general principles of
honorable dealing which have resulted in
the acquisition of position as one of the
best in the trade of this thrifty locality.
During the years of its existence this has
been a leading feature with this house, re-
sulting in the establishment ofthOse cordial
relations with customers which insure the
retention of a patronage when once Sc
cured. This firms SpecialtieS are in none
but the best and purest goods that can pos
sibly be obtained, and include every article
usually kept in first-class establishment
of this character, and we cordially recon-
mend 1t to our readers.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-04-27
w. 7. HOBBS,
Ladies and Gents Restaurant.

However much our occupation may tempt
US from the realms of the physical and tan
gible into the realms of the spiritual and
intangible, yet there are certain times in
the course of each day that we are dragged
down to the commonplace and practical
by the Outcries of the inner man, and our
aircaStleS give place to oyster stews, roast
beef, and kindred palatable dishes, and be-
fore we know it, we are running over the
excellent bill of fare at the ladies' and
gents restaurant owned and operated by
w. J. Hobbs.
For the benefit of all who are OCCASION
ally troubled in like manner, we are con-
strained to introduce the subject of eating
and drinking into the pages of this series of
articles. The establishment now in hand
is among the best and neatest in this sec
ton of country, while the nature and good
quality of the viands dispensed, in both ma
terials used and perfection of cooking, are
kept constantly up 10 the highest standard
of excellence. Conveniently located, as
this establishment is, it makes it a handy
place for all classes of people to run in and
| get first-class lunch or full meal at prices
to conform TO the times. The proprietor
1 has been long and favorably known as a
successful caterer Business men living al
asdistance run in and get their MONDAY
lunches, and in the matter of getting W