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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-12-04
SIIlllnlPrVilIe.

Mrs. Nancy ShOrey, who has been
remOdelling her premises this fall, is
about drawing the job to a close, aud
IL good one it is. A noticeable feature
about this matter is, the courage and
energy IA lady of her advanced years
has shown, which would do credit to
any man of good business qualifica-
tons.
John Leavitt, having recently made
arrangements with Marcel Guevin for
lot on the flat near the west end of
the railroad bridge, is this week put
ting an ice house thereon.
Geo. W. Ward, veterinary surgeon,
seems to be very busy these days. We
hear good reports of the doctors work.
b. c. Harvey and wife of Springfield,
Mass, have lately made their parents
IA flying visit. Ben is a young man
much esteemed 10y his old associates.
Henry Carrick has recently moved
into his new honse. He has set several
monuments this fall, and has several
more to put up before the seasons CON
tract is finished.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-12-04
Personal.

Col. jerome C. Butler of Portsmouth,
N. H., is in town to-day on business.
! He has not been here before for thir-
teen years and he hardly recognizes
the place of his nativity.
Charles 5. Forbes of st. Adams was
in town Tuesday, expecting to take
in" the concert advertised for Tuesday
evening. Being disappointed in this,
he interviewed several important edu-
catiOnaI institutions of the place and
then took the train north in. search OF
the shire of Orleans county.
Mrs. Russell Underwood and her
daughter. Mrs. P. n. Nichols. have
gone to Massachusetts, to spend the
winter.
Clark Powers, who for the last
twelve years has been in California,
has been stopping for few weeks
with his parents at LittletOn, n. III.
Mr.. Powers spent the Sabbath in this
town. Before he went to California
he was employed in the office of The
Caledonian.
Rev. c. F. Morse of st. Johnsbury is
supplying the pulpit of the Congrega
tional church at Island Pond.
Gov. Pingree compliments st. Johns
bury by making William p. Fairbanks
one of his aids, with the title of Colo
mel. Col. Fairbanks is to be congratu-
lated.
Robert NJ. Blair, Esq, editor of the
Stafford, Kansas, Herald, was in town
Tuesday. He is a brother of Capt.
George p. Blair of West Barnet, and
eighteen years ago he was n resident
of St. Johnsbnry. Stafford lies in the
great bend of the Arkansas river, some
POO miles west of Topeka. Mr.. Blair
went there some ten years ago and has
seen the place grow from wilderness
to what it now is.
The last Index speaks thus of what
it terms IL pleasant occasion: "A dele
CATION of the business men of the viii
iage called on Col. Frederick Fletcher
at the Merchants bank last Friday af-
ternoon to congratulate the Colonel on
having reached the age of ell hty years.
A few appropriate remarks were made
by the visitors, congratulations and
goOd wishes were rendered the Colonel
and comfortable willow chair was
left by the visitors as a token of their
cordial friendship and esteem. Mr..
Fletcher wishes to express to his fellow
citizens his heartfelt gratitude and APP
probation of their thoughtful consider
alton. Mr.. Fletcher has arrived ut the
age Of eighty years in vigorous health,
and can be said to be still actively en-
gagged in business"
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Walden.
Local Notices.
THE RAYMOND WINTER TRIPS To CAL
.. IFORNIA.

THE RAYMOND WINTER TRIPS To CAL
IFORNIA.
The superior claims of the Pacific
coast as a place of winter resort are
beginning to be understood by eastern
people. One party has already gone
out under the guidance of Messrs. Ray
mOnd and WhitcOmb, the well known
excursion managers, and second is
now being organized. This second
and only remaining party of the win
ter will leave Boston Thursday, Janu-
AIRY :. The Hotel del Monte mt Mon
terey, Cal, one of the loveliest spots
in America, and where flowers bloom
the whole year round in great profu-
sion, will he made the headquarters of
the party for two mouths, and later
other points may he visited according
to individual pleasure. While New
England is encased in ice and snow,
Monterey is surrounded by flowers,
and its people find walking, driving
and outdoor pleasures generally most
inviting. Some even indulge in surf
bathing through the winter months.
Persons may select their own rooms
on joining, and thus secure sunlight
and other advantages, the very best
parts of the house being reserved for
the Raymond parties. Persons who
desire to spend the winter with friends
on the Pacific coast, or who wish to
visit other points than are named in
connection with the excursion round,
may become members of the party.
Full particulars regarding the trip
may he learned from Il circular to he
had by addressing w. Raymond, 2l0
Washington street, Boston.
THE PEOPLES eYcLorEDIA.
This is ~ most excellent work and is
greatly liked everywhere. 1t is con
densed fresh and beautifully bound in
three royal octave volumes. 1t is very
useful for families, teachers, and all
and would make u splendid present
for the holidays. The price is low com
pared with other cycIOprdils- sis in
leather and $40 in half morocco. 1t is
sold only by subscription. Rev. G +.
Morse of st. Johnsbury, is agent and
would be happy 10. receive orders
which will he promptly filled c. o. ID.
eXprcssage prepaid. 1t.
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Skating .Academy.''

The new skating rink just complet-
ed corner of summer and Central
streets, was opened to the public
Thanksgiving evening and christened
''St. JohnSbury roller skating acade-
my" over 200 tickets of admission
were sold, aud the large size of the
room gives ample accommodations for
such a crowd. The attractions ut the
opening evening were music by the st.
Iohnsbnry band and fancy skating 10y
Geo. Dorm, who is also engaged as in
structor @. A. Eels has the manage
ment, and it is intended to keep it free
from objections which have heretofore
applied to places of this kind. 1t will
be closed "Wednesday evenings.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-12-04

The Lake road cut down the
wages of their train, track and shop
men ten per cent, beginning Dec. /.
The superintendent expresses the hope
that it Will he for the winter months
only
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-12-04
North DauviIIe.

Professor S. II. Bracket of St.
Johnsbury will deliver scientific lee
ture at the church in this place Friday
evening, Dee ;, at 7:30 p. M. This
will be ii rare opportunity for all who
avail themselves of it. No admission
fee charged. 80.
Rev. A. p. Tracy closed his pastor
ate with the church in this place last
Sabbath. During the three and half
years that he has been with us he has
greatly endeared himself to the people
by his faithful, persistent efforts to
raise the standard of Christianity and
by his general and pleasing manner.
We believe that in the great reaping
time many golden sheaves will be
gathered from the seed so prayerfully
sown by him, during his labOrs here.
He has accepted the call to Sutton and
will begin his labors there next Sab
bath. Mrs. Tracy is quite i'll at present.
A call has been extended Rev. NJ.
Atwood of Sheffield to succeed Mr.
Tracy and it has been accepted. His
labOrs commence about the first of
January. Rev. II. w. Darling will
supply the desk next Sabbath ut l 30
p. III. Sunday-schOoi as usual.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-12-04

treasurer, Miss Orris Paddock; chap
lain, Mrs. J. L. Perkins conductor,
Mrs. A. w. Roberts; guard, Mrs. NJ.
T. Fenno. This relief corps is anxil-
iary to Chamberlin post and its. object
is to relieve all veterans OF their fani-
lies in sickness or want. The relief
corps is not confined to Vermont wives
and daughters but is open to all loyal
women over Is years of age. Any
person sending an application to any
of the officers will he furnished with all
of the information necessary to Join
the corps. The president invites all
ladies to join in this good work.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-12-04

The state gra ge of Patrons OF
Hushandry meet-at St. Johnshury, Dec.
10 aud II, and it is expected the state
board of Agriculture will meet here Mt
the same time. A public meeting will
be held at the town hall Wednesday
evening, in which brief addresses will
he made welcoming the state grange,
with responses: also addresses of well
come on the part of some one in the
village. The annual address is to be
given by Master A.. B. Franklin of
Newfane There viii be music during
the evening.
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d. WILSON'S ESTATE.

DUFUs d WILSON'S ESTATE ....-
II The Subscribers, having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the district of Gale
donia, commissioners tSreceive, examine and adjust
all claims and demands Of all persons against the
tate of Rufus d. Wilson late Of Sutton
10 said deceased represented insovent and
the term of six months from the 18th day of Nov.
a. u. 1884, being allowed hy said Court to the
creditors of said deceased, TO exhibit and prove
their respective claims before MS: Give notice
that we viii attend TO the duties of our appoint
ment at the dwelling house Of William Ruggles
in Sutton. in said district. the 10th
day OF Dec. 1884, and 18th day Of May, 1875 next
OneO clock in the afternoon On each of said days
10. SILAS r. RAIL-
III GPORGRR WILLARD St@ipmF s'
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-12-04

The Accommodation the new
train over the Passumpsic rard, pass
ing this place going south ut noon.
and going north at eight p. M, is an
accommodation and is largely patron
lied
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-12-04
Comfy Court.

County court commenced last Tues
day, Judge Ross presiding. States
attorney Marshall Montgomery, the
sheriff and deputies were present.
Rev. +. w. Culver opened court with
prayer. Twenty two cases were set
for the jury though it is fair to pre-
snue that not more than one-half that
number will he tried. The first ease
sci for trial was Jos. \. kidder vs.
Wm. Davis of Hardwick, for assault
and battery. There are no cases OF
special importance.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-12-04
Lyndon.

The act incorporating the village of
LyndOnviIle, passed four years ago,
which gave the village all its highway
taxes for six years, was so amended by
the last legislature as to strike out the
six year clause and make the charter
perpetual.
The ball at the village hall on
Thanksgiving eve was attended by
about twenty couples not enough to
pay expenses.
The district school ut the Centre
commenced last Monday with Miss
Mabel Wilder as teacher. This is her
third successive term in this district.
The time of labor at the railroad
shops was reduced to nine hours last
Monday.
a meeting of the corporators of the
new savings ban, at the Vile will be
held next week.
O. w. Newell has sold ont his inter
est in the firm of o. w. Newell & Co.,
and Will go to Minneapolis. MINI.
Rev. Spencer is about to move from
the Centre to Concord, Vt.
Commencing Dee. ! the conductors
on the Passumpsic railroad are as
signed as follows: Mail train, Bean
and Bailey ; night express, Bagley and
Berry; mixed, Silshy and Brady ac-
commodation, Edgerton.
AT the prize speaking at the close of
the fall term ut the seminary the prizes
were awarded to Miss Alice Hall and
Fred Dodge, both of Lyndon. The
winter term began on Tuesday.
Two new iron bridges, 81 and 81 feet
span, have recently been erected mt a
cost of Sl225, One is near N. W. Rug
gles's aud the other at the Corner.
Several months ago the railroad
company fitted up two of their engines
to burn coal for the purpose of ascer-
tanning the comparative valRe of coal
and wood as fuel. The diff'ere nee
seems to be in favor of coal, and if is
reported that when the present supply
of wood is exhausted the company
will convert all their engines into coal
burners.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ballou, the revivalists,
left here for Cambridge, Vt, last Fri
day.
b. F. Lincoln and his son-in-law,
Homer Wilson, have formed partner
ship in the hardware business under
the firm name of Wilson & Co.
George w. Cahoou, Esq, went to
New Hampshire last week and on Sat
urday came home with a wife.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-12-04
East Har<lwic

Union Thanksgiving services were
held at the Congregational church with
Il sermon by the Baptist pastor, Rev.
Mr.. Wheeler. A sociable was held in
Jewett chapel in the evening.
A large delegatiOi of townsmen are
attending county court ut st. Johns
bury this week, being drawn as wit
nesscs, etc in the case of Joseph Kid
der against Capt. VIM. Davis. Davis
assaulted kidder in Hunt ~ Babbitt's
store, during an argument on the hang
ing of Mrs. Meaker.
S. w. Owen is at home this winter
but keeps up his business of repairing
clothes wringers us usual.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-12-04
fNHhOr.

The democrats and independents
with the st. John men, celebrated the
change of administration by fireworks,
torchlight procession, headed by the
Marshfield band, Nominations, bon
fires-a speech by the chairman of the
New Hampshire democratic state COM
mittee-a whilom resident of Cabot
Hon. Charles Stone of Laeonia-in
which the tariff was ably discussed.
The chairman's remarks in the form of
letters from various persons from LO-
gan down to Rev. Ball, afforded con
siderable amusement and put the we'll
filed hail in very good humor.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-12-04
Thursday Evening, Dec. IS,
Notice in Insolvency.

District of Caledonia, IS. O"'' vi
In tue matter of George W. Stiles, of Waterford
in said district, insolvent debtor: -.
Notice is hereby given that George W. Stiles OF
Waterford, in said district, the LIST day OF Dec
A. ID. 1884 6ied his Petition in Insolvency in the
in said district, and meeting OF the creditors Of
said Insolvent debtor will be held at the Probate
Office in St JOhnsbury. aforesaid on the 18th day
of Dec. A D. 1894. at 10 O'Clock TO prove their
debts and choose one or more Assignees upon said
estate. BY order of Court,
71+2 WALTER z. SMITH Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-12-04
weddings Lecture

The opening lecture of the winter
course was given Thanksgiving even
ing by George X. Vending. He was
introduced 10y Principal Putney. presi .
dent of y. VI. &. A.. who took the oc-
casiun to say II few words about the
new hall, thanking all who had con
tribnted in money, thought OI labor to
its erection, and congratulating the
pnbhc on the possession of SO beanti-
full and commodious IL hall. Mr..
Weddings lecture was entitled an
evening with Charles Dickens. He
named it. "The Gospel of Cheerful
ness After dwelling somewhat at
length upon what he assumed as. u
Fact, that the American nation were Il
sombcr, sad people, and that the writ
ings of Dickens were calculated to re-
move such a national characteristic, he
spoke in the warmest manner of his
writings and urged his hearers, espe-
cially the younger people, to read
them more generally. This talk took
perhaps twenty or thirty minutes, and
the last hour of the evening was given
To an exhibition of pictures upon can
yass, shown by strong light. These
pictures included many characters
brought out in Dickens various works,
and then those of famous places and
persons the world over. The pictures
were brought on rapidly and dissolved
beautifully. Many were pleased with
them, while others who had heard this
noted orator demolish atheism in his
lecture "Tf a man die shall he live
again ?" regret that he could not con-
tinue in the legitimate lecture business
and leave the showing of pictures to
those who do not possess either elo-
quence or logic.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-12-04
Preindice onercnme

Mr. o. CongdOn of Burlington, Vt, was troubled
with kidney disease five years failing TO get relief
from medical treatment. Although greatly pIeiu-
diced against advertised remedies he was persuAd-
by an uncle who had been cured of rheumatism by
Hoods Sarsaparilla, to try that medicine. He was
very soon greatly benefited and now says of those
who have prejudice similar to himself; Il think if
they should try one bottle OF Hoods SarsapariIla
they would BE- convinced of its meEitsr Hoods
sarsaParilla is made by c. + Hood & Co. Lowell.
Mass Sold by all druggists. 81; six for S.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-12-04
DanViIie.

The board and shingle mill belong
ing to Benz. Greenbanks, located half
a mile from Greenbanks' factory on
Joe's brook, was destroyed by fire last
Sunday night The mill will not like
ly be rebuilt and as it was largely pat
ronized will be big loss to people in
that vicinity. The fire is supposed to
be the work of an incendiary. No in
snrance. -.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-12-04
IIardWick.

j. V. Edwards arrived here from
Chicago on Thursday evening last. He
has resided at Chicago for several
years past.
Mary, daughter of DIR. A. NJ. Ward,
has gone to Boston to resume her mu-
steal studies at the New England con-
servatory of music.
Monday evening, Nov. "a, the silver
wedding anniversary was observed of
Mr.. and Mrs. II. o. Stone. There was
music. speeches. poems. etc.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-12-04

Chamberlin post relief corps, No. 4,
was organized Nov. Is, with % charter
members. The officers elected were
president, Mrs. Horace X. Ide senior
vice president, Mrs. $. w. Parkhurst !;
junior vice president, Miss Addie Cros-
by; secretary, Mrs. John Thompson /;
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-12-04
Notice in Insolvency.

District OF Caledonia ~. 5 ui " "'
In the matter of AiIaout II Silsby, OF Burke,
in said District, insOlveDt debtor: ..--
Notice is hereby given that the second nesting
of the creditors of said insolvent debtor viii he
held at the Probate Office in st. Johnsbury in said
district on the 18th day Of December j. D. l.S4 at
10 O'Clock in the forenoon, for the purpose set
forth ia section 1916, of the Revised Laws of Yer
mont aud proving claims. e.. ..-.-.....
BY order of Court
u-T2 WALTER =. SMITH. Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-12-04
Deafhs.

At st. JohUsbury, Nov. &c. of consumption, Abby
A. MCGOWAN, aged 81, daughter of John McCiowan,
At Victory, Nov. u, Z. Roy, aged 10 years, son
of Alvin Colby.
At East Barnet Nov. 80, William Nelson, aged
about SIS. -.-..'
At Monroe, N. H., Dec. 1. Annette only daugh-
ter of VIM. Gilhllan. ...-..-
At Agswam. Mass. Nov. 10. Edwin Morgan
aged 50. "a brother of Mrs Geo L. Bradley of this
place. ~.
AT San Francisco. Nov.9, Robert, son OF VIM,
H. Orne formerly of this place.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-12-04
Barnet.

An evangelist from the West, Rev.
McCagne, is laboring at Barnet Centre.
Meetings are held afternoons and even
ings.
The Ladies' society gave an enter
tainment on Friday evening which was
decided success. Mr.. Laughlin and
three sons assisted by Geo. Brown,
gave us rare musical treat. The
quaker song in costume by DIR. Stiles
aud Mrs. Brock brought great applause.
Mrs. farley appeared in the style of 1910
and described her wax figures in very
amusing manner. The audience was
well pleased.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-12-04

at Montpelier, is visiting relations in
this place.
VIM. G. Howe of Lowell, Mass, has
been spending few days in town.
The M T. church has received a
present of q new ventilator from the
old Mite society =.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-12-04
East Burke.

The next singing school will be held
in the Baptist church.
There was very good attendance at
the open lodge last Friday night and
they realized quite a sum.
Rev. A. Scribner is holding meetings
at Z. Haven this week.
Judge Humphrey aud wife have gone
to st. JOhnsbury to spend the winter.
The village school commences next
Monday with Mrs. Martha Townsend
Of w. Burke as teacher.
Herbert Jenkins, who has been in
Deerfield, Mass, the past two years, is
home ON visit.
Milton Drew, who is attending school
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-12-04

relieve the poor little sufferer Immediately. De-
pend upon It mothers, there is no mistake about IT..
bowels, cures wind collie. softens the gums reduces
Inflammation and gives tone and energy Ia the
whole system. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup tor
Children Teething is pleasant To the taste and is
the prescription OF Of the Oldest aud best female
nurses and physicians in the United States and is
fer sale BY all drnggists throughout the world.
o.. Price rs cents a bottle. Z Is Oct. IS
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-12-04
p. B. G.
HISTORY OF THE MATRER
LACING GLOVE ~

A is the aneclut., listen pray,
~ For II is all true, I'm going To say
y is the ball 80 smooth and round
= OF polished brass, the best To b. found,
r. is the cord. of silk it is made
v Better than cotton, which soon will fade,
n is the dude whose gloves should b,. neat.
v As he pts out his elbows, and looks at his feet
Z IS the .,yeIet, thro' which the cord goes,
= Up and down. in two even rows
z is the fingers, taper and trim,
] Which fits any hand, be il fat or slim,
r, IS the glove, made by A C. NJ,
" When you have tried IL, you II call II IA gem,
II is tile hand, which should never la. hid
- When dressed in the patent Mather kid.
I IS thu, inquiry made for the glove, ...'
Can 1t be bought for money or loveY
4 is the joy. that we feel when we know
u 1t Is sold in the town, at a price that Is low.
u is the kid, the best of the kind,
n That A c NJ. even in France could find.
1 is the lacing so easily done.
- That after time it, nothing but fI'n
IA is the money. the glove To buy,
IVB The prleo - any thing in the world but high
nj IS the numbers, which run very high.
~ hut If you want lower, we can stir satisfy
n is the opening through which the hand slips.
" The kid, so elastic, it never rip5.
. is the price, the same To an, '.---.... ~.
I Surely you cannot think it but small,
n is the question all want ia knox,
" How can this glove be- bought 81 bow
. il the rate. at which they arc sold
n Hundreds a day. 10 at least Eve been told.
c IS the style. which the glove gives toan,
y Whether at home. reception riding or hail.
r Is the truth which Eve told all along,
Often In fun. and often in song
I Is tne uncle, who buys for his neic.-
- These dainty glov'-s, al a sung piece
" IL the vine. which shaded the kid ....-
Where IN far of France, il RamboIled and hid,
AI is the woman, who knows a good thing
w And Is sure Of pleasure this glove will bring.
Wis the express which is never ARREST,
n And carries this Eibse fr,dli tine East to West
v is the youth. who hugs ti.fs glove,
When lac takes To the Opera, his lady hove.
4 Is the zenith. which now We have reached.
f. And the Aather Kid glove, all sboald pT,saei.
-...-. FIR SAT- ~
O A.WHrcHERs 49,.
Walkers Bsoek e. Main ST., so.
~ JohDsbnry, Vermont
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-12-04
Advice TN uo,hers

Are you disturbed at night and broken OF your
resi- BY sick child suffering and crying with pain
OF emitting teethi If 50 send At once and get bot
tie Of MIS-. WINsLOwi : SooTHiSG SYRUP FoR CHILD,
RkS IEETHISG. lis value il iBcalenlable. II viii
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-12-04
Passun,DSic.

Lola, a daughter of. the late John
Morrison, went to Boston the last of
September for treatment of tumor
from which she had suffered some four
years and seven doctors. She was
discharged from the hospital Nov. 2,
as is. believed, cured. She remains in
Lowell until able to return home.