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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-06-01
Rrhaion5 Reading.
Lifc's Disciplines.

There used to he such "A thing as a
rod believe there is yet, in some of
the old fashioned families. And it had
virtue in it. when administered in wis
dom and love. How il went to curb
the hayward passions; to subdue the
stubborn will to mend the bad ways
aud correct the bad habits; to take the
spirit of disObcdience out of the young
heart and keep the feet i'll right paths
and to do this needed training while
the reason and Judgment were yet un
developed and immature, and before
the ugly grOwths of passion and DISC
bedicnce had got too firm and too un
yielding IA root. And how many of you
to-day, are better men, better women,
-nOblcT and tTuer; owe what you
have of character and worth, to those
disciplincs of childhood, which then
seemed 50 hard How many to-day are
out of States prison, out of street va
grancy and vagabondism, out from un
der the mastcrhood of passions and APP
pctitcs that would have been your ru-
in, because You had wise fathers and
loving mothers who corrected you be
times 1--WE have had fathers of the
flesh who corrected us and we gave
rather be in subsection to the Father of
spirits and live p
Life Is not meant for pdstime, or
chiefly to win what are called 1.-THE
prizes of lifc'-wealth and learning
and place and power. Those fall far
below the level of lifc's great purpose,
which is to get the good that comes out
Of liie's disciplines, as Il divine culture.
This is the honey, all else is mere
comb. And losses and diSappointments
and sickness and Affections, our widow
hoods and the pOvcries, as we come
under them in the providence of God,
are full of the honey of life.
How are we going to get the honey
ont of them How many, alas by a
wrong spirit, a murmuring, rebelliOus,
frctful spirit, 10y lack of faith and trust,
get only the sting of the bee that gath
crs the honey instead of the very
sweetness itself.
These are not punislments. They
do not indicate Gods anger. They are
discipines. They are tokens of his
care and love. "WhOm the Lord low
eth he chastcneth."
have known soils so rich that every
thing planted in them went to vines
without fruit. They had to Ice disci
Plined 10y carting upon them loads of
barren sand. Was the man destroying
his garden? No. Making it fruitful.
Some trees have to he pruned. almost
to death, it would seem, before they
stop Haunting ont useless branches
with nothing but leaves on them.
such are many of us-''And scourg
eth every son whom he receivcth.'
''Scourge" Is Il hard word, and the orig
inal word is no easier. Doesn't the
farmer "scourgen his bundles of wheat?
Why Because lie cares nothing for
them No. Because he does. He
puts them under the mcrcilcss fail. or
the more savage threshing machine,
and when they are torn all 10 pieces, out
comes the plump golden kernel, for
which his fields were plowed and
fenced and watched through the long
months. The weeds in the angles of
the fence, are put to no such rough
treatment. Would we be dealt with like
weeds or wheat ? Rev. ;. Graves, ID.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-06-01

was found in the saloon to which a
neighbor's son, farther along on the
road to ruin, had led him. Many a
mother sheds hotter tears for the son
living, than for the son dead.
The corner saloon is a charm pow
der for the boys in the neighbOrhoOd.
They gather around the door and lis
ten, they peek through the windows
and yearn to know more of the mystic
ries within, revealed by the hilarity,
the snatches of song and the music of
the clashing glasses. When the Sc
crets are learned they spread through
the home the abOminatiOn of desOla-
ton, such as Daniel never found III
Babylon. No curse strikes the home
like the saloon damnation. The vel
low fever dies when the frost comes
and the smallpox may he put in quar-
antine, but the saloon death perpe-
trates its slow atrocious murders eve
~ day i'll the year. 1t stabs the
brightest boy in the family. 1t sells
the father away from home into the
bondage of late hours, unclean com =
paniOns, and growing poverty, and
dissipation and beastliness. 1t is
tears and heart break to the mother
and a mortgage to the demon of drink
on the happiness and reputation and
prospects of the entire family. Moth
ing hides so many skeletons i'll once
happy homes as the saloon. 1t is the
nameless woe that thins and blanches
the fairest checks and cuts down the
brightest hopes. 1t cannot be writ
ten in words what joy would come to
the families of this city, if the demon
of saloons could be throttled by the
law and held till he was dead, dead,
dead :
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He appeared to he hitched to a car
rlaGc, and lac was attempting to pull
1t along. He reached Il point not far
from his church but the mud seemed
to grow deeper and deeper, the vehi-
Gle drew 50 heavily that he gasped for
breath, and almost sank down eX-
haustcd. This struck him as the
more incNplicahle, because, looking
back, lac SAW the entire congregation
behind the carriage, apparently push
ing it on. But the longer he tried
the harder the Labor became. till final
lN he was forced to stop and examine
the difficulty. He went to the rear
where he supposed his helpers were.
But nobody could be found. He called,
bat got lao answer. He repeated t he
call again and again, but there was
still no reply. by and 10y one voice
spoke Ia him 10y name. Looking up,
whom should he see but one of his
deacons gazing complaccntly out of
the window And, on going to the
door of the carriage, what was his
aStonlshmcut to behold the whole
congregation sitting quietly inside !,
And the tired man, who relates the
story. asks plaintivcly enough at the
close of it, DO you suppose this was
all dream p
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-06-01

EN REV. g. l.. GOoDELL, d. u.
The influence of the saloon on the
home Is every way blighting and bale
full. The saloon is an offence to every
one of the ScnScS. To the eve it is
a carcass with the buzzards gathered,
To the taste 1t l. Sickening and nasty
to the sense IL l. vile stencil of rotten
hess and filth. to the ear it is a coarse
and riotous iunkcting and to the touch
it Is the opening to Shiny aud foul
sewer.
1t breaks into the good order and
peace OF every day. but it is always
worse at night, when We have a right
to quiet than il l. through the day
1t turns ont its harvest of waste and
woe throughout the six week days,
but on Sunday. its machinery runs
fierce and hot aS the breath of hell, as
if having ruined men, it would throw
especial insult and defiance on God
The saloon sends its victims to every
door of the home at the kitchen door
nakedness and hunger plead for food
and the dime that buys another glass,
at the side door woe begone women
hcggarcd 10y the saloon. crave cast
off clothing to shield the pinched and
gtunt children from the frost of death.
At the front door genteel poverty. not
Vet fostering in garnet and alley.
Graves the boon of pity and IA position
to earn something. At the office door.
il knocks with IA collectors staff. de
handing woeful taxes for poor house
and asylum and Jail and penitentiary.
To the church door the saloon also
knocks every Sunday, reaching out
contribution baskets for Orphanages
and industrial schools. Every black
and dark night the saloon rides on the
wind through the city and before
every home it cries, "Help for the
thousands slain" "Help for the
Wretchcdness and misery which haunt
the town and break out as plague
spots IN the best quarters laying them
waste. The saloon sends to the home
cool and fresh pitcher of stimulants
every day. That l. respectable and
moderate. Then the son goes to the
saloon for his own stimulant. having
learned To like it by and by. instead
of pitcher sent home, the son is
borne To the home like "A silly beast
and laid III his spew and voluit on the
bed. Not long ago family lost its
eldest son out of the house for five
days and nights. He had never been
absent over night before. Finally, he
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-06-01
BLACK SILKS.

We shall open full line of the cele-
brated h. Savore & Co. Black Silks
from 81 to $3.50 per yard, and these
prices will he found as low as can be
named for reliable goods. We invite
a comparison of these goods and prices.
Also a full assortment of COlored Silk
Dress Patterns III handsome shades.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-06-01
SMALL WARES, TRIMMINGS.

We shall offer a large assortment of
Nelvets, BrOcade and Ottoman Silks,
Velvet Ribbons, Passementerie, etc,
for trimmings in all new colorings.
Also large line of Buttons, Gloves,
Hosiery, Laces, Collars, Ruchings, etc,
usually found in a well appointed small
ware stock, to which we invite your
attention.
This stock will he offered in the
newly fitted, convenient and well
lighted store in Walkers block, Main
street, where every attention will he
paid to customers to enable them to
make satisfactory selections.
Z. b. MERRIAM & co.
Nav 10.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-06-01
FOR SALE,

\ good 3O-acre farm situated within a half-mile
Of the village of st. JOhnsbury and is in the vii
lage school district therefore is desirable place
for any one having family to educate as the dis
trict pays tuition for Academic course and no
village tax 10 pay large new twO-story house
which commands a most pleasant view of the vii
lAge- A spring of never falling water on the farm
and conveyed TO the buildings in lead pipe the past
Fall VIII be sold cheap. c. z DOYING
st. JOhnsbury. Feb. % 79t
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-06-01
Black and COIOred Cashmeres.

Black Cashmeres will be shown in
all qualities in -, A and As inches
wide, and at exceptional values. In
Colored Cashmeres we have about ten
different shades, all 10 inches wide, of
fine and beautiful texture, which will
he offered very low.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-06-01
FOR SALE.

A thoroughly built two-stOry house on halfacre
lot. corner of Spring and Winter streets in the
village of St JOhnsbury. The above is e1cellentIy
located. being central and near the schools
churches, etc. Has large and well-lighted cellar
with irst-class furnace, also bath 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 75u RUSSELL HALLETT
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PATENTS.
r. H . r. ID ID Y .

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EDDY, Solicitor of Patents.
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STATE OF VERMONT, CALEDONIA DISTRICT. -
y In Probate Court held at the Probate Office in
st. JOhnsbury in said District, on the 10th day of
May. 4. ID. 1888.
George Ide, Executor of the last VIII and Tesla
ment of Huldah NJ. GOss, late of st. Johpsbury
in said district deceased presents his administra-
ton account for examination and allowance and
makes application for decree of distribution and
partition of the estate OF said deceased.
Whereupon il is ordered by said Court that said
account and said application be referred to a ses-
sion thereof be held at the Probate Office in said
ST. JOhnsbury, the 4th day of June, A. d. lss3
for hearing and decision thereon: And it is further
ordered that notice hereof be given TO all persons
interested by publication of the same three wee
successfully in the Caledonian, a newspaper NIB
lished at st. Johnsbury. previous to said time APP
pointed for hearing, that they may appear at said
time and place. and show cause, if any they NAV
have why said account should not be allowed. and
such decree made
By the Court Attest
9O92 WALTER p. SMITH. Judge
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Various Causes

Advancing years, care, sickness, disap-
continent, and hereditary prediSposi-
tion-all operate to turn the hair gray,
and either of them inclineS it to shed
prematurely. AYERS HAIR VIGoR will
restore faded or gray, light or red hair
to rich brown or deep black, as may
be desired. 1t SoftenS and cleanses the
scalp, giving it Il healthy action. 1t
removes and cures dandruT and humors.
BY its use falling hair is checked, and
a new growth will be produced in all
cases where the folliGlcs are not de-
stroyed or the glands dccayed Its
effects are beautifully shown on brashy,
weak, or Sickly hair, on which a few
applications will produce the gloss and
freshness Of youth. Harmless and sure
in its results, it is incompatible as
a dressing, and is especially valued
for the soft luStre and richness of tone
it impartS.
AYERS HAIR VIGOR is cOlorleSS;
contains neither oil nor dye; and will
not soil or color white cambria; yet
it lasts long on the hair, and keeps
it fresh and vigorous, imparting an
agreeable perfume.
For sale by all druggists.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-06-01
SHAWLS & CLOAKINGS.

In this department we shall offer a
large line of Black and Colored Cloak
ings in all grades of double fold fabrics
from 81 to 1915 per yard.
Full stock of Cashmere, Broche and
India Stripe Shawls. Also fine Wool
Shawls in new colorings.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-06-01
WAN

First-class bench moulders, also young men with
some experience who desire to complete the trade
None but steady men need apply.
1898 TROY MALEEABLR IRON Co.. Troy Y
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Had heard the praises"

Bolton, Mass. March 20. 1882
We had heard the praises of King $ Juniper Tar
Cough Balsam" for some time before we procured
a stock, since then the demand has been more
than for any other medicine for the disease IL is
recommended to cure. Respectfully yours
q. b. NEWTON & co
Price Is and Is cents per bottle Sold by j A
PAQUET & co, Railroad Street tJun22 s3
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-06-01
j. L. C. CoRLISS,
CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER.

lis Main Street, st. JOhnsbnry, VT.
Shop and material for building, at North end of
Spring street have
TWO FARMS IN SUTTON,
for sale II miles from depot between West Burke
aud South Barton home farm of 90 acres 40 acres
of nice meadow cuts 40 tons of hay, buildings
nearly new twO-story house, 21x31 ell 21x3O horse
barn 25x4O grain barn 35x4O. hay and cattle barn
4Ox6O, with cellar. Upper farm one mile north of
the other. on the man road, 50 acres, 40 of NOW
ing 30 of pasturage and 10 of second growth wood
land cuts 40 tons of hay, one barn on place 25x4O
Both farms will be sold at a great bargain for pur
chaser. Would swap either farm for good house
in st JOhnsbury. For further particulars enquire
of Chas. lite, near the farms,
J. l. c. CORLISS
St Johnsbury Vt
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DR.. WARREN'S
Magnetic Plaster.

Cures Rheumatism Pain in the Back OF Sides
Weak Kidneys, Lung Troubles, Neuralgia
Pain in the Lungs. and all pains
and aches to which the hu-
flesh is heir.
Price IS cents. Sold by c. c. BINGHAM
tNOv 20 go
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-06-01
J ALTER P. SMITH, Judge.

STATE OF VERMONT. CALEDONIA DISTRICT IS
- In Probate Court held at the Probate Office in
st. JOhGsbury within and for said District on the
23d day of May, \. ID. 1893.
An instrument purpOrting to be the last will and
testament of Samuel Brown, late of Kirby, in said
district, deceased being presented to Court by
Josiah Brown, the executor therein named for
Probate
1t Is ordered by said Court, that all persons con
cerned therein be notified appear at session OF
said Court to be held at the Probate Office in St
JOhnsbury, on the 9th day of June, A. ID. 1893
the Probate of the said will. for which pur.
pose it is further ordered that copy of the
record of this order be published three weeks
successfully in the Caledonian, printed at St
Johnsbury, previous to said time appointed for
hearing.
By the Court, Attest,
WALTER P. SMITH j Judge
a true copy OF record. Attest.
9l-93 WALTER p. SMITH. Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-06-01
HOUSEKEEPING GOODS.

Our purchases in this department
have been very large and complete and
we would invite the attention of
all to our stock of Table Linens, Tow
els, Napkins, Doylies, Crashes, Glass
TOwelings, Bleached and Brown Cot
tons, in 4, 5, 6, 9 and IO4 wide which
we have marked at very low prices and
HOusekeepers will find it to their inter-
est to investigate this department.
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FOR SALE.

An Ink Fountain for an Old-style Gordon press-
in good repair. Price g. Apply at this Office.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-06-01
HARPER'S Bazaar PATTERNS,

GTATE OF VERMONT CALEDONIA DISTRICT. SIS
- In Probate Court, holden at the Probate Office
in St Johnsbury, in said District, the 18th day
of May, A. ID. 1888.
Moses K. Barrett. administrator cum testamento
annexO, upon the estate of Isaac Woods, late of
st. Johnsbury in said District. deceased, presents
his administration account for examination and
allowance, and makes application for a decree of
distribution and partition of the estate of said
deceased
WhereupOn, it is ordered by said Court that said
account and said application be referred to SEES
sion thereof to be held at the Probate Office in
said st. JOhnsbury, the 9th day of June
A. d. 1888 for hearing and decision thereon and
it is further ordered that notice thereof be given
TO all persons interested, by publication the same
three weeks successlvely IN the CALIFORNIAN, a
to said time appointed for hearing that they NAV
appear at said time and place, and show cause If
any they may have, why said account should not
be allowed, and such decree made.
By the Court, Attest,
90-e2 WALTER p. SMITH .Judge
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INVALID BEDSTEAD.

CTATE OF VERMONT, CALEDONIA DISTRICT IS.
- In Probate COur held at the Probate office in
st. JOhnsbury on the sd day of May, A. d. 1898.
William :. BOynton, executor of the last Will
and Testament of Deborah IL. Palmer, late of St.
J0hnsbury, in said district, deceased presents his
administration account for examination and allow
ance and makes application for decree of distri-
button and partition of the estate of said deceased
WhereupOn it is ordered by said Court that said
sion thereof to be held at the Probate Office in
said st. JOhnsbury the 9th day of June A D.
1883, tor hearing and decision thereon: And it is
further ordered that notice thereof be given to all
persons interested by publication of the same
three weeks successively in the Caledonian
a newspaper published at st. JOhnsbury previous
to said time appointed for hearing that they NAV
appear at said time and place and show cause If
any they may have why said account should not
be allowed, and such decree made
BY the Court, Attest.
91-93 WALTER P. SMITH, Judge.
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when you need Physic."

Try Morses Liver Pills; they are mild in action
and most effectual of any Pills in the market.
Price. IS cents. Sold by j. A. PAQUET & CO.
Railroad Street. Dun22 q
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-06-01
DRESS GOODS
DEPARTM emit.

In this department we shall offer all
the new and popular goods being used
this season, in all desirable shades and
correct colorings. We would call spe-
cial attention to our lines of Satin Sou
lets, Bieges, Combination Suitings,
Novelties, Cut Cashmeres, Nuns Veil
ing, AlbatrOss Cloths, Buntings, Satin
MevellieuX, Cashmeres, etc, also a full
stock of medium and low priced Dress
Goods. Attractive prices will be
named on these goods.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1883-06-01
DR.. WARREN'S
wild Cherry
sarsaparilla
Troches.
For Coughs Colds, Sore Throat Hoarseness
Bronchitis, and all affections of the Throat
and Lungs.
Read what Prominent CIergymen of
St. Johnsbury W.T., Say,

SEVERE HoARsENEss AND STUBBORN COUGH-A
few months ago | received by mail a box of Or
Warren's Troches." but had occasion Ia M them
until recently. Having derived 50 much benefit
from them in removing severe hOarseness and
relieving stubborn cough, desire a further sup
ply. Please send at your earliest convenience.
Direct Rev. NJ {. HENDERSON, st. JOhnsbury, Vt,
Oct. II, 1882.
SUPERIOR To ANYTH1NG.-I have waited to thor
oughy test DIR. Warren's Wild Cherry and Sarsa-
parilla Iroches, and find them superior any thing
OF the kind ever used. Rev. A WILD St Johns
bury, Cor. Secretary Genl Convention and late
Pastor Congregational Church, Peacham, Vt,
May 5 1882.
Manufactured by the American Medicine Com
Pany, Manchester, n. H.. and for sale by c. c.
BINGHAM, st. Johnsbury at p cents a box.
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DAUCHY'S ADVERTISEMENTS

n mr. MONTH and BOARD for three live
VII ~ Young men ladies in each county
hn, Address p w. ZIEGLER & CO.. Phila-
Wv ~ delphia Pa. 1898
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MIDDLESEx BANKING co.,
MIDDLETOWN, CONN.,,
Six per cent Guaranteed Bonds

under the laws of Connecticut and
subject 30 the inspection of the
STATE BANK COMMISSIONERS
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y rmprTdVrr.
The saloon and the Home.

by REV. G. l.. GoopELL, D. d.
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MOOre's Carriage Repository.

1 challenge any Manufacturer in the state.
These carriages are for sale and 1 will here say
that will give man more for his money than
he can find of any manufacturer in Vermont.
Also lot of secondhand carriages. win
change new for old carriages
Also an endless variety of