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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-04-03
PaSSuinpSic.


As soon as the attention of G.. E.
Curtis's old goose was called to the
item in the last CdiedOnidn she raised
one foot, cooked her head on one side
and assumed IA meditative mood. Soon
she was missed, and on seeking for her
she could not be found, but ont under
the shed a bunch of straw, hay and
feathers was seen about the size of Il
small hay-cock. On opening this an
egg was uncovered which measured
twelve inches in circumference and
weighed eleven ounces Fact. If you
don't believe it you may ask the goose.
j. G. Lawrence died very suddenly
last Saturday morning at O'Clock.
His wife was awakened by gurgling
sound as of difficulty in breathing and
tried to awaken him but could not and
before help could be summoned he was
dead. The doctor assigns the cause of
his death to apOplexy. He leaves a
wife, who is i'll feeble health, and no
children. He has one brother, IRA,
living in Danville, the Lawrences in
this place being cousins to him. His
age was 66 years.
Mr.. Cushman thinks the pulp mill
will be ready to start by the last OF
next week.
c. E. Peck has the roof of his store
raised, preparatory to putting in ten
ement, which improves the looks OF
the building immensely.
Robert A. Dexter, who has been fol
eight years in Montana, is expected
home in few days.
Mrs. Lyman Harvey has been very
low all winter and is not expected tc
recover.
Horace Peck is expecting to build 3
house on his HOagg farm this spring.
The prospect for a new roller anC
grist-mill is not very promising ac
cOrding to reports.
The Baptist church voted last Sun
day to keep Rev. 5. A. Read as pasto
for another year as he is giving excel
lent satisfaction.
The sugar party which was to b.
given by the Good Templars Tuesda,
was postponed one week.
Horace Peck received in addition T.
the $500 which he got for his gre.
mare, Nellie, present of a set of ele
. giant diamond studs, worth 5000.
The pulp-mill company want t
lease the E. T. and H. X. Ide q Co
water power, but the matter will nc
be decided till Saturday evening.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-04-03
Obituary.

Charles Leland, Esq, who died at
Claremont last Friday, was well known
i'll this vicinity, having practiced law
il this place for short time about the
year 1850, although for some years
past he has been a travelling salesman
for Tilden Il Co., the proprietary medi-
cine men of New York. He married
Miss Ellen Mills of this place who sur
wives him.
Rev. Leavitt Bartlett died in San
Bernardino, California, last month.
Mr. Bartlett was native of Brown
ington, this state, and read law and
practiced his profession i'll lrasburg
He afterwards procured IA theological
education at Bangor, organized the
first Congregational church in Kansas
City, Mo-, preached at Wyandotte,
Olathe aud Clifton, Kansas, and his
health failing he went to New Mexico
and Arizona where he accepted the
position of superintendent of missions.
His health failing again he went to
California where he died. He married
Emily J. Scales, daughter of the late
William Scales of Lyndon, who with
two daughters survives him.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-04-03
Personals.

Col. Frederick Fletcher and wife are
ut Shelburne on short visit.
Arthur X. Brooks reached home last
week. He stood the journey from
Chicago pretty well, having II bed in a
Pullman car the entire distance. His
father met him at Montreal. 1t is
earnestly hoped that his trouble, which
is rheumatic affection in one knee,
will give way to treatment.
George Fulford will start on an eX-
tended tour through the west with the
intention to locate if he finds IA place
that suits him.
Lester Ii. Green finished his yeal
with Druggist Bingham Monday and
is succeeded by Fred w. Putnam.
George y. Brown, for the last
eight months compositor in this office,
has returned to Madison, Wisconsin
to resume his old place in the Journal
office.
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Hard wick.

The old board of school officers were
elected, and a committee was appoint
ed TO change the location of the pri-
mary school house.
Levi Goodrich has decided his farm
to his son Albert and bought the DR..
Goodall residence in Greensboro.
Ida Bridgman has returned to care
for her brothers little child, who is left
motherless.
Mr.. Thurber's lease of the Centen
NAL house has expired and he vacates
this week to give his whole attention
to the Elm house at Danville.
c. A. Dean and Kittredge have trad
ed, Dean taking the farm and Kit
tredge the village residence.
There was an auction of some of the
personal property of the Hathaway
estate Saturday.
The event of the week was the as
signee's sale of ''Tucker's" valuable
estate on Saturday afternoon.
D. w. A. Bridgman is in town and
will carry on his sugar place this
spring.
Gary Houston started for Chicago
on Monday via st. Johnsbury and
Montreal. He will resume his place as
conductor on a street-car.
The mother of Dennison Chubb is
quite sick. She is "a years old.
l.. ID. Hathaway will go to Washing
ton ON sightseeing tour.
II. II. Mack was chosen committee
at the village school meeting, and it
was voted to have three terms of
school and to continue the present
system.
Mai. Grout of Derby has been en-
gagged to deliver the memorial address
for the Grand Army post May 30, and
Foster post of WOlcott will join in the
observance of the day.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-04-03
Local Notices.

The annual statement of the New
England Mutual Life Insurance Com
pany of Boston is worthy the attention
of all seeking life insurance.
Fine line of Easter cards at SHEP-
HERDS.
Olive Branch Lodge, D of K, will
meet at Odd Fellows hall Friday even
ing of this week As there is business
of importance a full attendance is de-
sired.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-04-03
Men TO Look Out For.

We propose to begin 1" publish a list Of per-
sons who though often requested To pay their bills
ht this office. persist in . neglect tn do 50 We do
mot propose give much space time to this class
aud III ose who are looking for extended biogTa-
ply win be disappoiutedlife is too short for that
and space too dear-but do intend 10 let the
grocer the butcher the baker and the clother know
the names Of some people who do not try To pay
heir bills; tor a man who cheats the printer ~ill
cheat any body else when he gets chance and the
business men should be put on their guard
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Harriages.
nraHs.

At st. Johnsbury, March 26, of diphtheria
Viola, daughter of Charles j Peek, aged years
months and day.
AT Boston, March &c, Mrs Soribner Moody of
Peacham, aged IS.
At Passumpsic, March 90 of apopIe1y, ]. g.
Lawrence, aged 6S
At Melrose Mass, March 81 Fanny Stebbins
aged 81, wife of Allen c. Goss, formerly of this
town.
At Moscow. Mimi, March 6, Mrs. Amanda
Seaver, widow of the late Jerah Norton aged
about 70 years.
At Claremont, n. H, March 25, of heart disease
Charles Leland, aged 6s years-formerly of this
town.
At San Bernardno, Cal, in March, Rev. Leavitt
Bartlett aged IA native of Bloomington.
At Peacham, March 81, Mrs Nancy Blanchard
aged 76 years
At GAINESVILLE, Wis, Feb 20 of pneumonia,
George r Ramsay, aged 20 years eldest of the
late James Ramsay of this town, and brother of
VIM. W. Ramsay.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-04-03
Town Caucus.

There will he a caucus of the Republican voters
Of - Johnsbury at the town ball on saturday
evening April ~ at seven O'clock 10 elect nine
delegates to the District convention t" be held at
Montpelier april -. Ballot boxes will be used III
the election OF delegates and they will remain open
one hour Per order Committee
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-04-03

Lyndon.
The new Passumpsic national bank
at Lyndonville organized on Saturday
by the election of Sewall Bradley,
president L. B. Harris, vice-presi
dent ii. NJ. Pearl, cashier and H. F.
Pillsbury and David Trull board of
arbitration. The bank will open for
the transaction of business the 18th.
c. a. Dean has bought the StOddard
grist- mill at West Burke for $500 and
taken possession.
Noah Dean has sold his house at the
Vile to Webster x COrliss for $3.50.
ID. X. Jenkins will carry on the town
farm the coming year, having moved
there last week.
Roger Russell, who has lived in C.
A. Whipple's tenement house north OF
the Centre for % years, has moved into
d. r. Jenkins's house ut the Vile.
The water at the Institution persists
in not running of late.
Miss Emma Raynes the public reader
has returned and resumed the teaching
of elocution at the seminary.
Mr.. Mason returned on Saturday
from Augusta, Me-, whittier he had
gone to bury his mother.
Prof Ranger preached at the Corner
Sunday, Rev. Mr.. Kelley being absent
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-04-03

Friends, it will pay you to
stock for year to come at
the prices we shall offer you
these goods. You will never
again have such chance.
Country Merchants in towns
near St. Johnsbury will find
it to their advantage to call
and see us, as they can buy
anything in our line cheaper
than in Boston, and thereby
save the freights. We shall
make special inducements to
them to close out lots.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-04-03
LOOK HERE,

On account OF poor health and lameness the sub
scriber offers for sale his farm situated in West
Waterford and known the Asa HOvey place.
said farm contains 65 acres land aud good house,
barn, sheds, granary and hOg-h well supplied
with running water. Also the celebrated trout
pond known as the HOvey pond, wheelwright shop,
blac k smith shop and lumber shed. A rare chance
for good mechanic, there is shOp-work enough
for two all the time. Would exchange for
small place in village. For further particulars in
quire of subscriber. Stiff ALBERT HOWE.
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Desirable Residence For Sale.

The subscriber offers for sale the house and lot
belonging to the late Z. L. Underworld estate
No II Spring street, Said house convenient for
one two families. Any one wishing to examine
the property can do so by applying to W. q. HAW-
LEY, st. JOhnsbury ABEL HARRISON, Dan
Vile vt 1896
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-04-03
Another New Business Block.

The Passumpsic Savings bank has
purchased the old Grinnell place on
Main street for $4,000. The bank
make this purchase for the purpose of
putting up a building for their own
use, their present quarters being alto.
gather too limited. This disposes of
the last available business place on the
east side of Main street as yet unoccu-
pied. and we have no doubt the bank
will put on it a good business block.
Their is room on the lot for building
with one good store on the first floor
besides the bank. When this building
is put up all that part of the street be
tween Browns store and the Free Rap
fist church, which a few years ago
contained only old Tookeries used as
tenement houses will he built solid full
of brick business houses. Now If
Flint's drug store can be remOdeled, or
at least set back on a line with the
other buildings, this side of Main street
will be credit to the town.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-04-03

pantomimes were shown-the baby
drill being especially good. The parts
were all well done. some very well !;
tue costumes neatly gotten up, and
best of all this missionary society
cleared SIS in cash. There was a
good deal of work in it but it paid.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-04-03
Changing Methodist Pastors.

This seems likely to be another gem
eral overturning year for Methodist
preachers The record of the Vermont
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-04-03

There has been no sugar weather
the past week, but nothing has been
done about it as yet.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-04-03
FOR SALE.

My house and barn with nearly one acre Of land,
situated at the corner OF Park and South streets
in the village OF st. JohnsbuTy. The house is
heated by steam, and has hot and cold water and
gas throughout. Apply To W. P. FAIRBANKS.
soft
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-04-03
MARKET GARDENERS!

We call your attention to stock Of Peas
Beans, Dewing's Blood Turnip Beet Cabbage
Sweet Corn, Onion, squash Turnip. etc, which
have been grown and selected for seed for
the retail trade Write for prices, stating quantity
desired.
KENDALL WHITNEY,
tApr30 Portland Ne
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Quite Il number of the Dartmouth
their spring recess.
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FOR SALE.

One full blood jersey yearling bull-sire CorpO-
raj out Of Copake, No 1922 A j. c c. from
Dinsmore's herd Statsburg n. Y. Dam Carrie .
lbs per day. Price 900.
One six mo. bull-Sire same strain-Dam, Mag.
gle . lbs. per. day Price $40. Both can be regis
tered in A j H. K. and have full Jersey points.
Apply to NJ. A EILLEY,
35tf North Haverhill n ii
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FOR SALE OR TO RENT.

A blacksmith shop with good of custom at
Concord Corner. On account of being hurt want
to close up my business by the first Of May.
1924 G. W RICHARDSON.
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BirfHs.

At Lyndon, March 70, TO Mr. and Mrs
Frank Allen; Both, to Mr.. and Mrs. Orville
AinswOrth April l. a son to Mr.. and Mrs. j W
Mcclure.
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MI. Minors Snccess.

When the weather grows warmer, that extreme
tired feeling want of appetite, dullness languor,
and lasstude aiict almost the entire human family
and scrofula and other diseases caused by humors,
manifest themselves with many. 1t is impossible
to throw of this debility and eIPel humors from
the blood without the aid OF a reliable medicee like
Hoods Sarsaparila. 100 doses one dollar. cew
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-04-03
Look! Look! Look!

Overcoats at cost,
Mems Suits at cost,
Boys Suits at cost,
Odd Pants at less than cost,
Odd Vests at less than cost,
Buffalo Coats at less than cost,
Coon Coats at less than cost,
Horse Blankets at less than
cost.
Hats and Caps at cost and less.
Boots and Shoes at cost and
less.
Trunks and Valises at cost.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-04-03

I'm ALL BROKE UP."-This is the usual ex
clamation of one afflicted with rheumatism or lame
Rheumatic people indeed entitled to
our sincere sympathy and commiseraton. Speedy
relief is offered them in DR.. Thomas Electric
Oil. 1t is the sworn enemy of all aches and pains
1851
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-04-03

About 500 carloads of marble a
month are shipped from Rutland.
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H. c. Moore will open the old |
Central market Saturday with II large
line of carriages and harnesses.
There has been no sugar weather
the past week, but nothing has been
done about it rs yet.
Quite a number of the Dartmouth
students are in town now spending
their spring recess.
Whether the senate was justified
in reinstatiug Fitz John Porter will be
decided 10y the Try club tomorrow
evening.
C. f. Gibbs has made several ad-
ditions to his greenhouses of late and
is ready to fiji orders for plants and
flowers more promptly than ever.
We learn that some improvements
are contemplated in Academy hall he
fore long which timid people will
much appreciate.
Several petitions concerning the
Railroadstreet post-of1ice have been
circulated the past week, but Druggist
Randall walks of with 1.-THE prize" and
will put in lock-boXes.
-Cahoon 4 Hoffman have moved
into Lawyer Montgomery's office. Mr..
CahoOn goes to Lyndonville to open
job printing office. although the firm
will remain as at present.
james c. Mooney of Lyndon filed
his petition in insolvency in the pro-
bate court Office Tuesday and Il meet
ing of the creditors will he held the
18th ut the probate office.
William Hall of st. Jolnsbury
Center shipped three horses to New
York Monday, Frank IIaviland sent a
pair to the same place and Hugh c..
Moore shipped pair to Boston.
There was Il good deal of disgust
ed talk among frequenters of billiard
saloons last night after the places had
been closed. Quite II number gathered
at the st. Johnsbury house and threat
ened to start private hall, which the
law couldn't touch.
Noel Garneau's unused slaughter
house over the river was burned Mon
day night. 1t was insured for 800,
81, lnSs
Some think the fire was set, rs there
had been no fire in the building foI
some time.
The fire department was called
ont last Thursday afternoon by little
smudge in the Danvillc block. \ few
rags in Mrs. Muldoon's tenement oI
the third floor caught fire from spon.
taneous combustion, but somebody
happened to think to throw on pal
of water and the blaze was extinguish
ed.
I've got IA letter here for YOU, anG
| guess there's some money in it,
said the North Danville stage-drive
driving up to y. NJ. Johuson's estab
hshment yesterday. lis that 80 3
asked the surprised proprietor, rubin!
his hands gleefully. Eyes, here-it-
wh-e-w :" The driver didn't find
in his breast pocket and tackled hi
trousers. Then he tried his boots
hunted around through his ears an
finally turned himself wrong side out
but it was of no use and the drive
drove away all out of sorts. 500
after young Bell, one of +. T. X II. II
Ide's clerks, dropped into johnson
store with the envelope which h
found in Fairbanks's village. 1t con
tanned $40.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-04-03
FOR SALE,

The house occupied by the late William Harvey
of Barnet. Buildings all in good repair, running
water at house and barn. For further information
inquire of MOSES ID. JOHNSON near the premises.
OF JANET 5. JOHNSON. Newbury Vt. 1886
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-04-03

Whether the senate was justified
in reinstatiug Fitz John Porter will be
decided 10y the Try club tomorrow
evening.
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tanned

Smart horse. smart horse,
was the disgusted observation of "Ame"
Belkuap as he stood over his horse,
which fell PROSTATE opposite this office
Thursday. 1t was raining, slushy and
intensely disagreeahle. The horse was
sick of the whole business and never
needed its masters Gliding words.
But Amos got his shoulder well placed
on one set of the animals ribs, the
lady in the sleigh got out and propped
up the other side, 80 that there was
nothing else for the disheartened horse
to do but straggle along down the ave-
nue. with its head between its knees,
which it did in "A most tiresome way.
The Latest CanIaIa.
The cantata, "New Years Eve.
brought out 10y the Girls benevolent
society of the North church, was high
ly successful every way. The Old
Year was impersonated 10y f. A. Sis
by, Father Time by w. c. Tyler, the
New Year by Master Carl Gates. and
Spring, Summer. Autumn, and Winter
10y Misses Helen Brooks. Nellie Stev-
ems, Belle Kinney and stella Heyer
There was also large chorus of young
Misses. Besides the regular cantata
a song was given by Mrs. p. F. Hazen
and some beautiful tableauX and cut
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Iorai Nens.

The village union schools open
Monday.
H. c. Moore will open the old
Central market Saturday with Il large
line of carriages and harnesses.
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Spsriai Nnfrss.
Best spring medioine-Hood's Sarsaparill..

PULL FOR THE SHoRR.-Let US all pull out OF
this of sickness and dependency. and get onto
a rock foundation OF good, strong health. BurdOck
Blood Bitters are the thing to pull for. They are
one of the most renowned health restOratives ever
manufactured 1861
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-04-03
SPECIAL BARGAINS.

200 dozen Damask and
Huck Towels, lage size, extra
quality, heavy and fine, only
25 cents each.
100 White Marseilles bed
spreads only $l.25, worth
So.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-04-03

Send six cents for postage, and re-
n nNl7E ceive free a costly box of goods that
u FntkE will help all, of either to more
money right away than anything else
in this world. Fortunes await the workers absO
lutely sure. At once address TRUE & Co. Augusta
Me. tAprs5+
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C. f. Gibbs has made several ad-
ditions to his greenhouses of late and
is ready to fill orders for plants and
flowers more promptly than ever.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-04-03

At Bingham's drug store, for the
week ending April 2, 1884.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-04-03
WOOD.

A No. l. l6-inch, Rock maple stove wood. Cured
under cover. Sample in Passumpsc Il. K. wood
shed. opposite passenger depot.
CHAS. S. HASTINGS, over POstofice.
tSeDtQ5 "a
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st. cJumshmp Galedunian.
Weather Record.

st: bloomsbury. Vt, Thursday, April 3, 1854
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-04-03

We learn that some improvements
are contemplated i'll Academy hall he
fore long which timid people will
much appreciate.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-04-03

Noel Garneau's unused slaughter
house over the river was burned Mon
day night. 1t was insured for 800,
which more than covers the loss.
Some think the fire was set, rs there
had been no fire in the huilding for
some time.
The Mineral argus., 1884-03-20

pushed the unfortunate woman fro,.
him, and shrieking aloud she fell into
the fiery trench. The soldier, all sbiv
ering with terror, at once retired. and
delirious fever ended his life the follow.
ing night. Though many of the un.
happy victims at first showed the ut.
most intrepidity. yet no sooner did
they feel the flames than they screamed
out in the most dreadful manner, and
weltering over each other, strove to
gain the brim of the pit, but in
vain the assistants forced them
back with their poles and
piled new fuel upon them, The next
day the Brahmins gathered the bones
and threw them into the sea. The pil
was leveled, a temple erected upon the
spot, aud the deceased Prince and hi,
wives were reckoned among the deities
The English government has made
every effort to stop these rites but with.
out much success.
Many distinguished people have pre-
ferred widows to maids as partners in
life. George Washington, the father of
his country, sat early in the days Of the
republic a good example in this respect
The great Napoleon married widow
Scarron's widow became a court ftyor.
ite. Rousseau went crazy after a widow.
and Gibbon, the historian, made him
self ridiculous over one, DisraeE
married widow, and three of the most
distinguished widows in Europe to-da,
are the Empress Eugenie of the French.
Queen Isabella of the Spanish, anj
Queen Victoria Of the English.
The Mineral argus., 1884-03-20

The Rev. DR.. Hall, of New York, re,
eeiyes 500, 1000 year salary, besides 3
house rent free, and So 900 for a weekly
column in the Leader.