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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-05-08
Memorial Day Notes.

Arrangements for the proper observ-
auce of Memorial day, which comes
three weeks from to morrow, are pro-
crossing rapidly. The Grand Army
elected this executive committee at a
special meeting Friday evening: AL
bert Harris, j. +. Paddock, ii. X. Idle,
Henry Berry, w. II. Harris, S. L.
Graves, John Mcdonald. This COM
mittee met Tuesday night aud decided
upon Il procession to go over the usual
route to be made up as follows: Band,
Grand Army, Sons of Veterans, mill
tary company, the various local organ
izations, schOol-children, citizens in
carriages and Oh foot.
A meeting of citizens is called at the
town hall Tuesday evening 10 choose
committee to confer with the Grand
Army committee and complete the ar
rangements.
There is no organized Sons of Vet
Grams society, but the boys will have Il
chance to parade just the same. 1t
would seem to be the proper caper to
form camp.
The chorus at the war-song concert
Memorial evening will comprise twen-
ty-tive male voices.
Special services will be held by the
Grand Army on the Sunday evening
previous to memorial day and Rev. E.
+. Sandford will soon call meeting
of the clergymen to arrange things.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-05-08
Presbyterian Meeting.

The Vermont presbytery will hold
session at the Presbyterian church
next Tuesday evening and Wednesday.
A sermon will be given the first even
ing by Rev. J. G. X. FarrIs of Tops
ham and important church topics will
come up for discussion Wednesday.
The sessions Wednesday afternoon and
evening will be devoted to the general
discussion of the following topics :
Wednesday. 2.3O p. m.-"Claims of the
Sabbath school upon church members"
Discussion opened by Rev. }. c. X.
Farris OF Topsham.
''RelatiOns of baptized children to
the church. Discussion opened by
Rev. ID. c. Farris of West Barnet.
At 40 p. m.-"Necessity for attend
ing upon all the means of grace" Dis
cussion opened by Rev. j. c. Taylor of
Craftsbury. ...
practical value of pastoral vista
ton" Discussion opened by Rev. H..
W. Reed of Ryegate.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-05-08
Barnet.

Rev. Mr.. Rand was dismissed by the
council that met May 5.
This town has been visited the past
week by three lady physicians from
Boston, students of Mrs. Mary B. G.
Eddy, or believers in her doctrine.
They profess to heal by mental pro-
cess and without physical agency OF
medicine. Two stopped at the house
of Lemuel Manchester, whose daughter
was cured by that treatment in Boston.
They visited several sick people about
town and some cases are receiving
further consideration in Boston. Mrs.
Mills is now at the house of William
Brock treating NJ. ID. Brock who has
been paralyzed for years.
Mrs. Samuel CANNED has received a
pension of $500 back pay. She has
since sold her place to Mrs. John Nc
Leran.
At the close of the spring term of
McIndoes Academy there was prize
speaking and Louise Moore received
the first prize and Mary Johnson the
second.
After the missionary hen began to
set, and there were no eggs to carry,
certain little girls began to plan other
ways of helping raise money for the
missionary circle. So they gathered
trailing arbutus and sent it to St.
Johnsbury, having secured the help OF
Masters Robert McKinnon and Selim
Newell to act as statesmen. The bou-
quets were readily purchased and next
morning they received 81 Tor their
treasury. Prof. Henry Fairbanks when
in town Monday, gathered a handful
himself, but left donation for the
children before taking it out of town.
Matthew Greenbanks, aged 70, father
of the hotel proprietor and pleasant
old gentleman, died last week.
George 2. Blair and Andrew Richie
of West Barnet went to Boston this
week to buy goods.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-05-08
GROCERY and LUNCH ROOM

b. +. PETTENGILL & CO have opened a gro
Gerry and lunch room in Demars & PiDards block,
Railroad Street. second door south of odd Fellows
block, where San be found good assortment Of
groceries, butter and cheese. oysters and iee-eream
in their season. Lunch furnished at all hours TAP
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-05-08

only remark of McKinnon in sad
tone, as he picked off his hat and
walked away without Il smile, leaving
Brown looking as if he had trOd Oh
rotten eggs for week
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-05-08

Mrs. Esther Hutchinson, one of
our oldest residents, is very i'll of pneu-
monia and her friends are very anxiOns
as to the result.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-05-08
sutton.

Byron Berry has rented rooms in L..
}. Campbell's house and moved in.
Last Sabbath was the annual meet
ing of the Sunday school, and l.. W.
Gardner was reelected superintendent
and W. B. Eastman assistant
The village school began Monday OF
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-05-08

Hotel changes seem to be numer-
Gus nowadays. }. II. Bowles left the
st. Johnsbury house Tuesday to be
come head clerk in the White River
Junction house. Will Little's familiar
face now appears behind the st. Johns
bury register.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-05-08

w. j. Bray has taken Music hall
to rebuild for some over $l3, 800, the
work to he completed in six months.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-05-08
"A stOnishinp.'

WEST HARTFORD, VT.
used Bowker's Fertilizer on potatoes corn and
general garden crops My soil is sandy, and had
not been MANFRED for two years previous Used
the fertilizer without any other manure. and the
results were astonishing my crops being much
superior TO those of my neighbOrs who had used
common manure and fertilizers bought of different
manufacturers. l should not think of planting
without it. 1t DR. B. D. BIcKFoRD
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-05-08

Why every one needs, and should take, Hoods
Sarsaparilla in the spring.
1Et Because the system is now iu its greatest
need. Hoods Sarsaparilla gives strength
I'd. Because the blood is sluggish and impure.
Hoods SarsapariIa purifes.
ID. Because. from the above facts Hoods Sarsa-
parilla will do a greater amount Of good now than
at any other time. Take it now. sew
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-05-08
Sprrial .9lnfrrs.


Ayers Hair Vigor restores the original color, by
its stimulating action at the roots, produces Wig
OrOus growth and gives the hair that beautiful
lustre which results only from strong, healthy
condition. 1t
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-05-08
Walden.
Waterford.

A. B. Carpenter is laying the foun-
dation of new barn over one hun
bred feet long. l.. j. Cummings has
charge of the work.
The Hovey front pond is offered for
sale together with the wagon and
blacksmith shop at its outlet, the
dwelling house and outbuildings and
the farm of % acres. 1t is good
place for good mechanic fond of fish
fng, as he can fish summers and make
and repair wagons winters.
Quite number of anglers have been
in town the past week trying their
luck in the Hovey and Duck ponds
and in the brooks where permission
could be obtained. Some moderate
''strings" have been taken from the
ponds-mOre than from the brooks. A
B. Carpenter has fixed up his fishing
grounds and put in carp, and warns
every one to keep off his brooks OIL
take the consequences. If let alone
for 4 few years there will be fine fish
ing there.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-05-08

Mrs. A. c. Mitchell has returned
to st. JoInsbury and resides with her
daughter, Mrs. Foster stevens, at the
Centre.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-05-08

&C. 5. Forbes, st. Alhans," was
the modest signature on the st. Johns
bury house register Friday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-05-08

understand he has been around here
several months and has sold consider
able of his alleged stock. One merchant
on Eastern avenue, hear, has invested
$1,000. OF course, the fellow will skip
as soon as he gets all he thinks he can
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-05-08

Nearly all the April and May
showers this year have been dust. a
good rain threatened this morning,
and would be very welcome.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-05-08

A No. l, l6inch. Rock maple stove wood. Cure,
under cover. Sample in Passumpsic X K. wOo'
shed opposite passenger depot
CHAS. ). HASTINGS, over POstofice.
tSept25 "a
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-05-08

William Higgins is about putting
up fine large barn on the home farm
a mile east of this village.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-05-08
statesmen WANTED
FOR TIRE
FONTHILL NURSERIES
325 Acres. The Largest in Canada.

Head office Toronto Ont Branch office Mont
real, Que. We want agents 70 sell our hardy Cana
dian Nursery Stock. Steady employment at fixed
salaries - all willing TO work Men and women
can have pleasant and profitable work the yeaI
round Good agents are earning from $40 ~ 81
per month and expenses. Terms and outfit FREE.
Address STONE s. WELLINGTON
j. W. BEALL Montreal. Que
Ga COursol st, Mgr Branch Office t17Jul-
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-05-08

Mr. and Mrs. j. c. Mcdonald were
happily surprised yesterday, the tenth
anniversary of their marriage, by a
number of friends coming in to cele-
brate the event. Among the presents
were swinging lamp, decorated tea
set, etc.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-05-08

The high wind and water o.
Friday night caused a twenty-five
rod washout on the Passumpsic rail-
road above Newport.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-05-08
FARM FOR SALE,

Situated 10 Barnet one mile from PassunI,,-ic.
village. The hnildings comprise one. t,yo-story
III land in good STATE Of cultivation never failing
water at house and harms Good sugar orchard
also apples and plume This j. 81 the best
srass farms in Barnet The tax"s IN this town
are ALWAYS very low. This property will be sold
at bargain ~ poor health coulpels me to sell,
X. =. HARVEY.
Psssu,npsic, W Feb. ~, Ise4. 29tf
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-05-08
Lyndon Centre.

Prof w. E. Ranger was chosen Sun
day-schOol superintendent, Mrs. G. NJ.
ner Prescott librarians and G. NJ. Pres
colt secretary and treasurer last Sun
day.
Mrs. IngersOn fell near the residence
of her son recently and was seriously
hurt.
Mrs. Dea. T. Quimby is very sick.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-05-08

A new postotfice has just been es-
tablished at Damon's Crossing, Essex
county. 1t is supplied from North
Concord. five and one-half miles south.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-05-08
VALUABLE MILL PROPERTY
FOR SALE.

| wish TO sell the mill in North Danville
village, belonging to the estate of the late Joseph
A. Wells There Is in said mill a shingle machine,
paner, edger and slab all IN tirst-claas order
and large lot Of logs in the ward The mill has
the custom of large part of this and adjoining
towns, which makes it a rare chance for the night
to make money. Possession given immedi-
stely, ALICE NJ. WELLS, Administrative.
No. Danville Apr 9. Is54. 37tf
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-05-08

S. l.. & j. F. Moore have bought
Mrs. A. l.. Ide's house just north OF
the South church for $500. Mrs. Idle
holds the right of possession to sept.
l, when the new owners will make al
terations.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-05-08

John BarstOw of Hartford theo-
logical seminary -formerly at the acad-
envy herewith supply at the Congre
gatiOnal church at Island Pond again
this summer as last.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-05-08

this week and is taught by Miss Sadie
BabcOck from Illinois.
Henry Mitchell has moved into the
house he bought of Byron Berry.
H. w. Easterbrooks is repairing the
building known as the grange store.
Rev. H. P. Gushing preached here
last Sabbath afternoon and is TO be
here again in two weeks.
Walden
Mr.. and Mrs. Morris Goodwin of St.
Johnsbnry have been in town for few
days.
f. T. GoOdenOugh will not go away
as reported, having purchased the re-
naming half of the farm on which he
now lives.
The school at North Walden will be
taught by Miss Bradford.
Miss Cora Whitcher teaches the
school in the Four Corners district the
coming summer.
The store at South Walden is to Ice
closed this week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-05-08

-Alvah Harvey has sold Il building
lot on Cliff street to Widow V. NJ.
Jones.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-05-08
DIR. Tanners Stomach.

DR. Tanner certainly has great stomach-grest
because OF its strength and endurance. We may
err in saying that the doctor Burdook's Blood
Bitters, but if he does, his digestive powers are
easily aecOuntedfor Burdock Blood Bitters being
a standard medicine are sold by all druggists tai
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-05-08

The young people of st. Andrews
church will give an entertainment at
the town hall the 10th, comprising the
comedies, Trough Diamond and the
sketch, "Use of the weed
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-05-08
FOR SALE

My house and barn with nearly one acre of land
situated at the serner of Park and South streets.
in the village of st. JOhnsbury. The house is
heated by steam, and has hot and cold water and
gas throughout. Apply to W. P. FAIRBANKS.
90tf
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-05-08
Wrw eTdrrrfsemrnfs.
ZINE WATCHES REPAIRED and rated
II HOW ARD & ROWEI,I',
SODA FOUNTAIN FOR SALE.

draft tubes, eight syrups. In perfect order aud
good new. 4 bargain
4Itf Z. c. BINGHAM Druggist
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-05-08
SEEDS g. PLANTS.

Ten packets of garden seeds, 30 cts ten packet,
of flower seeds ~ cts. tomato plants in their
son l.. II. JONES.
St Johnsbury. April 1884. 39tf
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-05-08
FOR SALE.

One wagon harness. sleigh robe blanket an
whip. Win sell together separately. dirt chea
for cash. Apply "a tn K. NJ. PORTER.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-05-08
A baptist NIinister,s Experience,

II am Baptist minister, and before ever thO't
OF being clergyman L graduated in medicine, but
left lucrative practice for my present profession
forty years ago. ! was for many years sufferer
from guinsy. Thomas EclectrIc Oil cured me. l
was also troubled with hoarseness, and Thomas
Ecleetric Oil always relieved me. Ny wife and
child had diphtheria and Thomas Eclectric Oil
cured them, and if taken in time it will cure
times ont Of ten. l am confident it ia a care for
the most obstinate cold, cough, and if any one
will take a small teaspoon and half fill it with Oil
and then place the end of the spoon in nostril
and draw the Oil ont of the spoon into the head by
shifting hard as they until the Oil falls
into the throat snd practice it twieea week don t
how offensive their head may be. it will clean
| it out and cure their catsrrh- FOR deafness and
earache, it has done wonders to my certain knowl-
edge. 1t is the only medicine dubbed patent med
icine that have felt like recommending. and
l am very anxious to see it in every place, for I
tell you that would not be without il in my house
for any consideration. l am suffering with
pain like rheumatism in my right limb, and moth
ing relieves me like Thomas Electric Oil" DIR. K
f. Crane Cory. Pa. 4O-4l
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-05-08
Building LotTFor Sale.
WOOD.

Foundation in aud brick the lot for unde
pinuing. ON Cliff street. Enquire OF
3stf HORACE CARPENTER.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-05-08
LADIES' AND MISSES
Spring Garments !
millinery AT COST

Spring Hats just received,
l5c and 25c, Misses Trimmed
School Hats 25c, Long Black
Plumes soc, No. 9 Black Satin
and Grosgrain Ribbon Sc.
Large discount on trimmed
hats and orders. Work
promptly done and satisfaction
guaranteed.
-:DRESS GOODS
at an immense reduction,
Trimmings, Laces, Fringes,
Buttons, Ornaments, &c.
Call and get our prices on
Hosiery, Corsets, Ribbons,
Ruching, Collars, Long Silk
Jersey Gloves in black and
made shades soc, large line of
Hamburgs.
Very Respectfully,
0. ii. HALE.
p. 5. We have assorted
packages of Fancy and Bro
cade Silks, Ribbons, Nelvets,
Satins and Pushes, for patch
work, 25c, soc and 75c per
package. tn
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-05-08

w. NJ. Bell has finished his work
with +. r. y II. X. Idle and has
taken Cross & Bradley's bread cart.
ii. A. Beerworth succeeds Mr.. Bell
with the Ide's.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-05-08

At Bingham's drug store. for the
week ending May Z, 1884.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-05-08
LOAN OF A LOVER"
TROUGH DIAMOND"
And the amusing sketch,
USE OF THE WEED"
For particulars see small bills. 1t


1st National Bank of st. Johnsbury, Vt.
At St Johnsbury in the State of Vermont at the
close of business,
APRIL "a, 1884.
RESOURCES:
Loans and DISCOUNTS S6si. $50 qG
u $ Bonds tn secure circulation 500 900 90
Other stocks bonds. and mortgages, 5000 90
Due from other National Banks. 2,3E2 10
Real Estate, Furniture and Fixtures, 81 300 II
Checks and other Cash Items, 1925 81
Bills of other Banks, 6SI 90
Fract'na paper currency, Diokels & pennies los 90
Specie, ; 100 20
Five per cent. Redemption Fund % 500 o.
TOTAL 1854, $40 10
LIABILITIES:
Capital Stock paid in 100000 90
Surplus Fund 100 900 on
Undivided Profits - 297 %
National Bank Notes outstanding, 96s5 90
Individual Deposits subject to check, i22 625 %
Demand Certificates of deposit 10 i66 50
Due To other National Banks. 5,il4 %
Notes and bills redscOunted. 1000 90
TOTAL s1,2545Is 10
| STATE OF VERMONT So
Caledonia County 5
|, Geo May Cashier of the abovenamed
Bank, do solemnIy swear that the above statement
is true, to the best of my knowledge and belief
GEO. MAY, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 5tb day
of MAY, 1894. ELISHA MAY,
Notary Public.
Correct.-Attest
FRANKLIN FAIRBANKS
CHAS. W. KING, Directors.
A. Ii. Mcleod,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-05-08

.Hariages.
II Marriages and deaths inserted free
Obituaries sir cents a line.
At st Johnsbury, May 1, by Rev. d. II. Adams.
Charles n. Nye of Derby and Abbie Z. CorIes Of
Coventry.
At SwantOn, May l. by Rev. +. Ii. Roberts Geo.
r Crosby OF St Jehnsbury aud Agues u. Wood
OF Middlebury.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-05-08

An evening of Fun and Music, under the drec
tiOn of the Young people of the st Andrews church
presenting the successful comedies
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-05-08
ST. cSumsbrp (aledonian.
Weather Record.

St. John.bury. VT. Thursday. May 3. 1884
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-05-08

Hannah Eastman, who has been
living with her aunt, Mrs. Henry W.
Jones, for the past two years and at
tending the academy, started for her
home at San Francisco yesterday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-05-08
Births.

at st. Johnsbury, May 7, a daughter to Mr.. and
Mrs. Jane Hicks
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-05-08

THAT depot ought to he torn
down." was the sententious remark of
stranger standing ON the Avenue
corner and looking ut the pride of St.
Johmsbury's travelling heart Tuesday.
And I'll tell you what | would do
with the money if was the railroad.
would build ali eaves'-spout, so a
traveller could board train without
having peck of water run down his
neck
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-05-08

-"Our hired girl keeps herself patient
by singing, when she has to work hard,
doesn't she, mamma ?" said little st.
Johnsbury boy, the other day, when
he came home from school and found
the burdens of house cleaning weigh
ing rather heavily on some members of
the household. Il think it always helps
to lie happy. don't it mamma r
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-05-08

I The CdIedonidn has been giving its
readers for the past six months alto
gether too good paper for the money.
In short we have been making Il six
cent paper and charging less than four
cents for it. We are getting tired of it
and rs the fishing season has come on
we propose to improve it and give our
readers "A slight rest.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-05-08

-Dauville fails to take hold of the
telephone scheme with much energy
and nuw Manager Bingham has struck
another plan. He proposes t" run a
line from here to Barnet, thence to
West Danvillc via West Barnet, South
Peacham, the Corner and Peacham
Hollow, striking the Montpelier line at
West Danville and joining connection
with the west part of the state.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-05-08

jerry Drew has leased his Belle
vue house at Newport for three years
To f. J. Wood of ClarcmOnt, who has
had good many years of experience
in the hotel business.