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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-01-10
He Became Acquainted With
Grief.
lFrtm the Windsor LonrnalI.


He was a lad of seven years, and,
doubtless without the knowledge of
his parents, packed his skates under
his arm and skipped over to the pond
for an hours sport. He broke through
and drifted some distance under the
ice. Before life was extinct, however,
he caught hold of an alder bush in the
water, bumped himself up through the
ice and escaped watery grave.
At sixteen he enlisted in the army and
was shot in the arm at the very first
skirmish. He came home, recovered,
and went back into the service. At
the battle of Malvern Hill, il shell from
the enemy's works landed between his
feet and burst, blowing off his left hip
and heel, and tearing his right leg so it
had to be amputated, besides imhed-
ding two bullets in his left foot which
remain there to this day. When the
wounded were picked up the next day.
this unfortunate was left on the field
for dead, but while his comrades were
pitching him into trench with hun
dreds of others, on that bloody field.
they discovered that this corpse was
alive, and carried him to the hospital,
where he recovered. On his return
home he entered the medical depart
ment of one of our colleges, where he
was graduated, and soon afterward To-
Gated rs practicing physician not far
from COrinth, Vt. One day while rid
ing out to see Il patient, his horse took
fright, throwing the doctor out of the
buggy, and stringiIg him all along the
road for several rods. On calling to-
gether his scattered frame, he found
three fingers of his right hand broken.
Not long after, while wOrkmen were
repairing his barn, Il rafter came down
endwisc, striking the doctor on his hat.
This caused uneasiness for several
days. The last exploit was in com
pany with Il friend making II profess
sional call. He took his pipe out of
his mouth and put it in his overcoat
pocket. Passing Il house on the way.
the doctor remarked: ''Guess they
are burning compost here" Half IL
mile more and another house, and an
other remark "They seem to he burn
ing compost here, too" The silence
of another half mile was broken by the
doctor eXclaiming: 81 swow, believe
they are burning compost all along the
road :" upon which he suddenly gave IA
jump, landing by the roadside in two
feet of snow, while what WAS left of
him seemed to be paying strict atten-
ton to his pipe pocket.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-01-10

Then there are no quarrels and no
questions. He is sure of not being
and the half of his
estate. more or less, need not 90 to
lawyers very deserving class of
men, no doubt, but for whose support
he may not cafe to spend large part
of his life in working.
There was an old miser who opened
his heart for once and gave to his Ea-
tive place n town clock, saying 81
like to put my money where | can
hear it tick - Now a man may so far
sympathize with that old miser as to
like to follow his money and see what
it does.
Make your will, then; but give now,
also; give while you have it :; give
while you can see and follow your
gift: give to make sure of it; give for
"God and our native land" There
never was time when money for Home
Missions was more needed, OF when 1t
could do more good. AS patriots we
want the good established. In view OF
Mormonism, incompetence Sabbath
breaking, and all the sins that follow,
we want to forestal evil with good.
And while Christ's ministers do the
work, we who stay by the stuff must
send them supplies. The money goes,
and then by telegraph you can 'hear
it tick"
Make your will execute it as far as
you can. doing justly 10y yonr heirs,
and leave the rest ..to the Lord" who
entrusts it to his steward. Moreover
it is required of stewards that they he
found faithful" - Deborah, in Home
Missionary.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-01-10
DON'T
DRESS AND PERSONAL HABITS.


Don't neglect personal cleanliness -
which is more neglected than careless
observers suppose.
Don't wear sOiled linen. Be scru-
pulOusly particular on this point.
Don't he untidy in anything. Neat
ness is one of the most important OF
the minor morals.
Don't wear apparel with decided col
Ors or with pronounced patterns. Don't
we address here the male reader
wear anything that is pretty. What
have men to do with pretty things ?
Select quiet colOrs aud unObtrusive
patterns, and adopt no style of cutting
that belttles the figure 1t is right
enough that mems apparel should be
becoming, that it should he graceful.
and that it should lend dignity to the
figure ; but it should never be orna-
mental, capricious, or pretty.
Don't wear YOUR hat cooked over
your eye, or thrust back upon your
head. One method is rowdyish, the
other rustic.
Don't 90 with your boots unpublished.
Don't he "swell'' or dude or
whatever the fop of the period may be
called.
Don't walk with slouching, sloven-
iy gait. Walk erectly and firmly. not
stiffiy walk with ease, but still with
dignity. Don't bend out the knees,
nor walk intoed, nor drag your feet
along walk in IA large, easy, simple
manner, but not uegligently.
Don't carry yOur hands in your peck
cts. Don't thrust your thumbs into
the holes of your waistcoat
Don't chew OF nurse your toothpick
in public-Or anywhere else. Don't
use toothpick, except for moment,
to remove some obstacle and don't
have the habit of sucking your teeth
Don't whistle in the street, in public
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-01-10
Living on Six Cents "a Day.

Your correspondent u. c." relating
his experience while student, living
on six cents a day, brought to mind
my own early struggles to enter the
gospel ministry. In 1888, | graduated
in Miami University, Oxford. O., and,
the same year, with six other resident
graduates entered OH II course of theo-
logical study under DIR. II. IL. Bishop,
Profs. McGuffey, Scott aud Armstrong
of the university faculty, all of them
PRESBYTERIAN ministers. OF these dis
tinguished scholars, divines and teach
ers, Rev. /. w. Scott, ID. D., of Wash
ington, ID. c., still survives, an honor
ed veteran of nearly four-scor and
ten.
Thus far my widowed mother had
helped me. but now her resources were
exhausted, and | must give up my
studies, or adopt IA system of economy
and self-reliance. Following apostolic
cal example q Cor. 4 l2j, my earn
ings were sufficient to support me on
a minimum scale of expenditure.
Chas Spinning, village merchant
and an elder in the Presy terian church,
trusted me to an outfit consisting OF a
pot, IL bowl, a plate, a spoon and knife
and fork. Tins equipped did my
own cooking, lived comfortably and
enjoyed excellent health and great
facilities for study at an expense of
thirty-two cents week, or four and
four sevenths cents day. In the vii
lage market bought corn meal at a
bit and half Q04 cents) bushel, po-
tatOes at bit Q24), beef and pork at
II cents, and flour at one cent Il
pound groceries and luXuries were
used sparingly, and very seldom.
Such raw materials, good and whole
some, wrought into nutritious food by
my own hands, satisfied my appetite,
gave me good cheer and no dyspepsia.
Mush and molasses, johnny cake,
baked on a board in front of the fire,
roasted potatoes, and cold boiled beef
and ginger tea were the staples of my
diet. During the cold weather my
bachelor arrangements worked admir-
ably. For six months | enjoyed my
manner of living. In the summer it
was not so pleasant, and my finances
having improved, | was able to pay
one dollar week at good boarding
house.
Now, in my seventy third year of
life's pilgrimage, having spent forty
eight in the blessed work of the gospel
ministry, forty seven of these years as
Il missionary of the American Sunday
school Union in Ohio and Indiana, the
memory of the way the Lord has led
me from my humble but gOdly home
among the mountains of North Wales,
my log cabin life in new settlement
in the Scioto valley, and my early
struggles to obtain an education, is the
occasion of thanksgiving to God for
his loving providence, Astounding
grace in Jesus Christ and the precious
assurance that "where | am there
shall also my servant he" Rev. DR..
Chidlan in n. Y. Observer.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-01-10
PATENTS.
r. H. + d d Y .

No. 10 State Street, opposite Kilby Street Boston
Secures patents in the United States also III
Great Britain, France and other foreign countries
Copies OF the claims of any Patent furnished by
RENTING one dollar. Assignments recorded at
Washington. No agency IN the United States pos
superior facilities for obtaining Patents or
acertdiniHg the PGtentaGility Of intentions. Il. H.
EDDY solicitor of Patents.
TESTIM ONIALS.
Il regard Mr.. Eddy one of the most successful
and capable practitioners with whom l have had
official intercourse. CHAS. MASON.
Commissioner of Patents.
Inventors cannot employ person more trust
worthy or more capable of securing for them an
early and favorable consideration at the Patent Of
fce.'-EDMUND BURKE, late Commissioner OF
Patents"
Boston. October 1g, 1876.
l.. II. EDDY, Esq.-Dear Sir: you procured for
me, in 1910, my first patent. Since then you have
acted for and advised me in hundreds of cases and
procured many patents, reissues and extensions.
have occasionally employed the best agencies in
New York, Philadelphia and Washington, but
still give ynu almost the whole of my business, in
yourl line and advise others to employ yOu.
Yours truly. GEORG L DRAPER.
Boston. Jan. l. 1sS4.-Iy
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-01-10

vehicles, at public assemblies, or any
where where it may annoy. Mem. ::
don't whistle at all.
Don't laugh boisterously. Laugh
heartily when the occasion calls for II,
but the loud outlaw is not necessary to
heartiness.
Don't have tire habit of smiling or
"grinningr at nothing. Smile or laugh
when there is occasion to do either,
but at other times keep your mouth
shut and your manner composed. PeO-
pie who laugh at everything are COM
monty capable of nothing.
Don't cape, or hiccough, or sneeze
in company. When there is an incli-
nation to hiccough or sHeeze, hold your
breath for moment and resist the de-
sire. and yOu will find that it will pass
off.
Don't keep carrying your hands to
your face, pulling your whiskers, adj
.justing your hair, or otherwise finger
ing yourself. Keep your hands quiet
aud under control.
Don't be Over-familiar. Don't strike
your friends on the back, nudge them
in the side, or give other physical man
Hesitation of your pleasure. Don't in
dulge in these familiarities, or submit
to them from Others
Don't pick up letters, accounts, or
anything of IA private character that is
lying on another's desk. Don't look
over Il persons shoulder when he is
reading OF writing.
Don't twirl chair or other object
while talking or listening to any one.
This trick is very annoying and very
common.
Don't beat tattoo with your foot in
| company OF anywhere, To the annoy
ance Of others. Don't drum with your
! fingers on chair, table or window-pane.
Don't hum Il tune. The instinct fOr
making noises is IA survival of savagery
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-01-10

GTATE OF VERMONT CALEDONIA DISTRICT S
y In Probate Court, held at the Probate Office
in st. Johnsbury, in said District, the I'd day
of January, A ID. 1894.
Henry French administrator upon the estate
of Charles II. Mutt late of St. ,IOhnsbury in said
district deceased, presents his administration
account for examination and allowance, and makes
application for a decree of distribution aud par
Iition of the estate of said deceased.
WhereupOn, il is ordered by said Court that said
account and said application be referred 10 a session
thereof, to be held at the Probate Office in St Johns
bury on the 22d day of January, 4. ID. 1891. fOT
bearing and decision thereon; and il is furtheI
ordered that notice hereof he given To all persons
interested by publication of the same three weeks
successfully in the CaledOnian, a newspaper pub.
hshed at St JOhnsbury, previous TO said time ap-
pointed for hearing that they may appear at said
time and place, and show cause, if any they ma y
have, why said account should not be allowed and
such decree made.
By the Cont, Attest,
23-25 WALTER P. SMITH, Judge
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-01-10

STArE OF VERMONT, CALEDONIA DIsTIdCr, 81.
- In Probate Court, holden at the Probate Office
in St JOhnsbury, in said district the oath day Of
December, a ID. 1883
John +. Willard Administrator upon the Estate
of John Laid, late of Sutton, in said district.
deceased makes application 10 said Court for
license to sell the whole of the real estate Of said
deceased. except the widows right of homestead
therein, representing that il would be beneficial
the heirs and all interested in said estate to sell the
whole of the real estate of said deceased except
aforesaid, and convert the same into money; and
he brings Herewith into Court the consent and aI,-
probation in writing of all the heirs to said estate
residing in this the granting of such license
Whereupon it is ordered by said Court that said
application come under consideration and be heard
on the l2th day of Jan, 4. ID. 1884 at the Probate.
Office in st. JOhnsbuTy and il il further ordered
that all persons interested be notified hereof BY
publication of notice OF this application and order
thereon three weeks successfully the Caled0nian
printed at st. .Johnsbury before said time Of hear
ing that they may appear at said time and place
and if they see cause. object thereto.
By the Court, Attest,
1924 WALTER p. SMITH Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-01-10
LEEGALD BLANKsD
ADMINISTRATORS WRITS

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JUSTICES RECORD IN CRIMINAL
CASES
WARRANTED DEEDS
MORTGAGE DEEDS
QUITCLAIM DEEDS
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BONDS FOR DEEDS
GUARDIANS DEEDS
PERSONAL PROPERTY MORTGAGE
DEEDS.
JUSTICE TRUSTEE WRITS
JUSTICE WRITS
JUSTICE CRIMINAL WRGTS
JUSTICE EXECUTIONS
COUNTY COURT WRITS
COUNTY COURT TRUSTEE WRITS
COUNTY COURT EXECUTIONS
SEARCH WARRANTS
COPIES OF APPEAL TO co. COURT
NEW BILLS IN CHANCERY
NEW DEGREES IN CHANCERY
SUBPRNAS
VENIRES
DISPOSITIONS AND CERTIFICATES
COMPLAINTS
HIGHWAY TAX BILLS
GENERAL COUNTS
MARRIAGE CERTIFICATES
TAX COLLECTORS RECEIPTS
ETC. ETC. ETC. o.. .-.
c. M. STONE & CO.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-01-10

THE tdicdonidn has noU been printed
nedriy fifty gears. Its character is ,petI-
kmown by nearly all in this part Of the
State, and good mGnY outside the
Sfdte. HendearOrS 10 be honest. true.
pure ami ctedn. As a Pub6c .JOurngL il
is compelled 10 tell unpleasant truths.
bW ii neUer hunts for scandal. 1t beIieees
b0td newspaper has a higher mission
H,aR 10 pander 10 the rifle or epen It'd
sensational II lis conductors hare nod
kept il up To the Meal, they certainty hard
received much credit for the high stan
d0rd ii reaches after.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-01-10
Results Of Reading Bad Books.
From the Chicago Inter-ooean.

lfioih tht luifl-O Ctdu.l
The arrest of four boys at Milwaukee
upon numerous charges of inccndiarism
reveals the fact that they had "a pirates
den," kept on hand ii large supply of
cigarettes, chewing tobacco, etc, and
swOre in members with ''cast iron
oath" The boys were mostly members
of respectable families, but were in
structed in such depravity by vicious
literature. One of the boys said de
family: sob, I'm one of Pcck's bad
boys, am, and don't you forget it,"
Another boy of most respectable par
emtage declared he wanted to look
like Il tough" and when arrested he
had on his person Il knife, Il cowboy
story. Il ping of tobacco and four cigars.
These were no gamins OF the street,
but boys who regularly attended the
public schools and stood well in their
classes. Their parents are among the
best people of Milwaukee, and one is
the son of a major general. The lesson
of all this is not for Milwaukee more
than for Chicago, but for every city
and village in the land. Fathers and
mothers who laugh at the witticisms of
"Peck's Bad Boy" and like literature,
may sooner OF later have to shed bitter
tears and endure the most intense NOR
titication. The power and influence of
il bad book or vicious story upon the
minds of the young is not easily over
estimated. 1t is the devils own meth
cd of entering the homes of innocence
and honesty and leading the boys and
girls to vice and ruin.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-01-10
General Sherman's Tact with n
Rebel Rector.

After he occupied Memphis the peo-
pie kept the churches, schools and
places of business closed, so that, save
for the movements of the soldiers, the
place looked Ike city of the dead.
He issued an order directing that the
stores and shops should be opened
during business hours, the schools re-
sumo their courses. and the churches
hold their customary services. Among
the people who called at his headqnar-
tiers to protest against this order, or to
ask for explanation, was the clergyman
of an Episcopal church, who said that
the ritual of his denomination con-
tanned prayer for the president,
which, under the circumstances, en-
barrassed him. ''Whom do you regard
as your president7' asked Sherman,
bluntly. 1--WE look upon Mr.. Davis as
our president" replied the minister.
Every we'll; pray for jeff Davis if You
wish. He needs your prayers badly.
1t will take Il good deal of praying to
save him" ''Then | will not be COM
PEELED to pray for Mr.. Lincoln ?" "Oh,
no. He's a good man, and don't need
your prayers. Iou may pray for him
if you feel like it, but there's no com
pulsion." answered Sherman, instantly
diVining that the worthy clergyman
wanted to pose us a marteyr before his
pariShiOners, and had hoped that he
would be ordered tn use the prayer for
the president of the United States.
The next Sunday the prescribed prayer
WAS SO modified by the preacher as to
leave ont all mention of the president,
and to refer only to ''all in authority"
I f. V. Smalley in January Century.
The Vallejo (Cal.) Chronicle says
that two women hunters were recently
met with by II sportsman who had
gone to an artesian we'll in the COlora-
do marshes to quench his thirst.
They wore tunics extending to their
knees, long rubber boots. hunting
coats and caps, and carried breech-
loading shOtguns. At their feet lay Il
pile of teal, widgeon and rail. They
explained how they came to be hunters.
One was extremely delicate, aud after
graduating at Il well-knOwn seminary
i'll Alameda county was recommended
to take outdoor exercise as the only
escape from consumption. Tired of
aimless strolling, the girl, under the
kindly tutorship of her uncle, learned
to shoot, and converted Il companion
to the sport, and both are enthusiastic
hunters.
The Illinois Central railroad has for
hidden the crying of wares by news
boys on its trains and hopes to do away
with the boy business altogether.
News-stands at stations will be tried,
and if passengers can he led to buy pa
pers and periodicals before taking the
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-01-10
Dress Goods Department.

In this department we showing many fabrics and
shades such satin sOels shuddah cloths cashmere and
fannels in fine all wool goods, also full stocks of low and
medium priced goods. In black goods have very full
assortment Of Henrietta Cloths Drap DeAlma, Ottomans
Corduettes, India Serge Satin McveIcaux, Beiges and
Cashmeres in which show exceptional values.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-01-10
fall AND WINTER OF 1884.
{. B. MERRIAM & co.
On Wednesday, Oct TO- shall open large and complete
stock of Dress Goods,
cLoAKs AND SMALL WARES,

just purchased in New York and Boston markets the
fall trade of 1888 This being first fall in bust
ness our goods all of purchase and of and
desirable styles These goods have been purchased for cash
and Will be offered at correspondingy low prices We
would call the attention Of all of the specates
mentioned below.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-01-10
John c. BLANCHARD's ESTATE.

John C. BLANCHARD'S ESTATE.
- The subsoribers having been appointed by
the Honorable Probate Court for the district of
Caledonia, Commissioners 10 receive examine a al
adjust all claims and demands of all persons against
the estate of John c. blanchard, late of Peacham.
in said District deceased, represented insolvent
and the term of six months from the 2sth day OF
December. 1883, being allowed by said Court to the
creditors of said deceased to exhibit and prove their
respective claims before us Give notice, that we
viii attend IL the duties of appointment at
the dwelling house of Abigail NJ. Blanchard, in
PeAcham, in said District, on the 18th day of Jan.
and 2-th of June next, at Oslock in the after
noon, on each OF said days.
22o4 w w MORSE }|omm r..
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-01-10
FOR SALE.

Situated at Peacham Corner. the place lately &c
cupied by Ind Farrow, consisting of house, barn
and woOdshed and about four acres OF excellent
land. Buildings in comfortable repair with large
cement cistern. Shade trees and plum trees. Pos
session given Immediately. l. Il, McClary near
the premises will show any one the property that
is desiring to purchase. For further inquiry call
address G. d HARRIS.
lots Passumpsic VT.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-01-10

StTATE OF VERMONT. CALEDONIA DISTRICT -
- In p obats. Court held the Proba7, Oiice in
St. .Johnsburv. in said district, the i-t day OF
January. \. ID. lei.
George =. Blair administrator upon the estate Of
Hugh Dunn, late Of Ry eEat". in said district, de
ceased. presents his administration account for
animation and allowance. aud makes application
for decree Of distribution and Partition of the
estate of said deceased.
WbercupOn it j. ordered by said Court, that said
account and said application be referred to a lse4-
sion thereof 10 be held at the Probate Oflic.
in said st. .Tolpsbury, the 2stb day Of January
A u. s54 for hearing and decision thereon \ nd il
is further ordered that notice hereof BE- given to
all persons interested, by publication OF the same
three weeks successfully in the Caedpnian news
paper published At 81. JOhnsbury previous to said
time appointed for bearing, that they may appear
AT said time and place and show Gauss. if any they
may have, why said account should not be allowed
and such decree made.
BY the Court A test
2325 WALTER p. SMITH, Judge
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-01-10
SHOEM AKINC,

] beg leave to inform the public that have on
hand good stock Mems Custom Made Boots and
Shoes made of the best stock in the market and at
the lowest price possible. Also a good assortment
of Ladies' Kid Shoes of best quality at $500 and
$3.50 per pair. Ladies' shoes and rubbers repaired
to order in firstclass style and at short notice.
p. a. BROWNE.
% Eastern Avenue, ST. JOhnsburY. 1871
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-01-10
PAPERS, CARDS, ENVELOPES
in stock and printed at short notice

We do not claim 10 do better ,COrk on
cheaper rork than amy Oiher establish
meHt but zoe do claim that ice do dsl
good ,cork for the money dsked as anJ,
printing o6ice Uhere they pay their obii
gdtioHS one hundred cents on the dollar
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-01-10
ONE DOLLAR

viii buy either IL lbs. Grannlated Sugar 9 gal
Ions Kerosene gallons Water White Oh. I2i lbs.
Rice, etc Nice Michigan Flour. 81 25 Geo Parker
and other brands flour at low prices. Mems Wool
Boots 81 As, and everything at low prices for Cash
at STILES
st. JohnsburY Centre.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-01-10
WEDDING STATIONERY,

We have added some choice Wedding Pap,r,
Envelopes and Cards tO stock and with ne VA
and beautiful script type. ft out wedding par
ties at short notice
Also calling cards gilt edged mt AZ, IN
leatherette boxes.
CALIFORNIAN OFFICE