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Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-23
IN A SHAKY POSITION.
states that are Thought to BE in
Danger of Being swallowed up.

Danger Oh belnB SWailOWeu up.
The inhabitants in the region between
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slowly working themselves into the be-
lief that they are living upon very
thin shell, and that any moment vast
caving in may take place completely en-.
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up several others. This view is not
founded upon fear nor developed by
inferences. 1t is the result of empirical
science. Facts are being gathered
daily showing that an immense cavity
exists in the earth in this qnarter.
A man IN Laurers, s. c., dug well
down to a point where each stroke OF
the pick produced hollow sound, and
finally the bottom of the well fell out.
A line was produced, but after using all
the clotheslines of the neighborhood no
one could find where the bottom went
to, and all hope Of fathoming it has
been abandoned. In another town .
part of the highway disappeared re-
oenflv inio hottomlaag Dit and the An.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-23
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Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-23
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Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-23
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Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-23

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When che was Child she cried for Oastoria'
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she vethem Castoris
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-23
Notice to Creditors.
In the Superior Court of Los Angeles
County, State of California.
IN the matter OF the Estate of MARI NJ xe,o
elise Saverla, deceased.

IN und ersigned, executrix of the last
will and testament of Narcisse Saveria, de-
ceased, to the creditors of and all. persons
having claims again It the said deceased, to
exhibit them with the necessary vouchers
ton Of this notice, at the Office of John G.
Morgan, Room So, Temple B. ock, Los An
geles City and County, the same being the
place for the transaction of the business of
said estate.
Dated December 10th. 1856.
DOLORES A, SAVERIA,
Executrix of the last will and testament of
Narcisse Saveria, deceased. d17-4w
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-30
John A. Logan.

In the death of Gen. John A. Logan
the country loses another of it's prOmi-
nent men and the republican party one
of its staunchest supporters. A brave
soldier and an able statesman, he has
long stood in the foremost rank of
American politicians. A Jealous par
titan, he always commanded the re-
spect of his political opponents in that
they believed him to be an honest man,
a man who had the courage of his con
victiOns. Next to Mr.. Blaine Gen. LO-
gan has been the most prominent can
didate for the republican nomination
for presidency in 1888. His sudden
death furnishes another illustration OF
the uncertainties of life.
The genuine sympathy that is felt
and expressed for Mrs. Logan, whose
devotion to her husband and to his in
terests are SO well known, will be
heightened when it is known that the
receipts from the sale of Gen. LOgan's
book, "The Great Conspiracy" will be
about the only legacy left to his widow.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-30
The Death of MIR. Brooks.

The death of George j. Brooks at
BrattlebOrO last Thursday morning,
noted elsewhere, was an event that
brought more than usual mourning be-
cause of the benefactiOn which Mr..
Brooks had well-nigh completed for
his town. A little more than year
ago it came into his heart to build and
present to BrattlebOrO a library build
ing to receive and permanently hold
the town free library. AS if he al
most had n premOnitiOn that his time
was short, he fastened the work with
his accustomed energy, even cutting
short his usual vacation that the build
ing might be completed as early as
possible. The building was complet-
ed, Mr.. Brooks was on his way to re-
survey the lot to complete the deed,
and the presentation and dedication
was to be held in a few days, when
the benefactor was stricken dead of
apOplexy. 1t is gratifying to know
that the purpose of Mr.. Brooks as re-
CARDS this gift will be carried out by
his heirs.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-30
A BENEFACTOR GONE.
Death of George ]. Bro

sudden Death of George j. Brooks.
George j. Brooks of Brattleboro
dropped dead from apOplexy about 8
o'clock Thursday morning, on the side
walk in front of the Brooks house.
The announcement of his death quick
ly spread and was a great shock to the
community. He appeared in his usual
health and spirits at breakfast, after
which he started out to assist in COM
pleting a re-survey of the new library
grounds, preparatory to it's presenta-
ton to the town. He stopped for a
moment in front of the hotel to speak
to friend, when he suddenly crouch
ed down, and falling backward, with a
few spasmOdic clutches was dead.
His body was at once removed to his
rooms in the hotel, when a physician
and his relatives were summoned.
Mr. Brooks was born at West Cam
bridge, Mass. (now Arlington), in 1913,
and was one of the eight children of
the late Capt. William S. Brooks of
Chesterfield, n. H. He was a clerk in
the store of @. G. Hall and Hull &
Townsley in Brattleboro, and for 10
years afterward was a practical farmer
in HillsbOrO, Ill. He went TO San
Francisco in 1850, where he establish
ed, with his brother, prosperous
wholesale paper business, which was
continued for l5 years, when he retir-
ed from active business with fortune.
He represented San Francisco in the
California Legislature i'm 1868 a.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-30
SOuTH RYEGATE.

Freddie Carter is sick with diphthe-
ria.
George Green, lumber dealer, is in
solvent.
The Clan FarquharsOn held theii
annual supper at Depot hall last Tues
day evening.
James Park has bought out Arch
Parks interest in the Hall house and
has moved into it.
There were two trees we'll laden
with gifts at the Presbyte terrain church
Friday evening also some very good
singing and recitations by children OF
the Sabbath school.
Two young fellows from Barnet were
here last week trying to make arrange
ments for running skating rink al
this place but were unable to hire the
Depot hall for that purpose.
Mr.. Turner, Jr, who has been in the
employ of the Blue Mountain Granite
works has had a paralytic shock and
his recovery is considered doubtful.
He is about So years of age, and has
quite large family dependent on him
for support.
Gullds orchestra gave select party
in depot hall, last Tuesday evening.
About thirty couples were present and
thoroughly enjoyed the occasion. The
music was very good although the or
chestra has had but very little prac-
tice.
Efforts are being made to get up a
glee club among the young men of So.
Ryegate and vicinity, also general
singing school, to be taught by Fred
Gibson, graduate of the N. E. conser-
vatory of Music. We hope both VEN
lures will prove a success as it has
been a long time since South Ryegate
has had a good singing school.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-30
THE TOWNS AROUND
BARNET.


A. S. LAUeHLs, jeweIler. is agent for the Gale
DOMAIN. Payments for the paper and orders for
job printing will be received by him at same rates
as at this Office.
Rob't Esden opens the new store
next week for HI. E. Wilson.
Charles Richardson, Stillman Hazel
ton and DR.. Il. r. Stiles are all quite
sick.
Caleb Gilman sold fine horse to
VIM. Brock and delivered it in Boston
for 1910.
After an illness of several months
Mrs. Jane B. Johnson widow of the
late Arnold johnson, died Dec. %, at
the age of 30 years. She had been res
ident of this village about 60 years and
was highly respected by all who knew
her worth.
The Christmas gathering was n very
pleasant affair. The children deserve
much credit for the literary and must
cal part of the entertainment. They
also manifested very cheerful spirit
while the various gifts were distributed
| by old Santa Claus himself. The
pastor and wife were remembered by
the parish and presented with two
pretty chairs. Miss Ella Abbott, the
Organist who has willingly given her
services for quite a number of years,
was presented with black silk dress
and trimmings. Many people were
made happy and comfortable and it
proved to be a merry Christmas in
deed.
From an Occasional Correspondent.
Frank Lackie has returned from his
western visit.
Miss Luvia Somers has gone to
Taunton, Mass, to work in the insane
asylum.
Miss Hannah Frazer, who has been
keeping house for w. j. Gilfillan has
gone home on vacation.
The people at Barnet Center have
started a singing school at the school
house. C. H. Woods of Passumpsic
| teacher.
Miss Lou Moore, who has been
teaching school in the Roy district,
has gone home on account of being
sick and the school is being finished
by Miss Lizzie Renfrew of Ryegate.
Certain parties are fitting them selves
for working term for the state by
tearing down guide board and notices
and travelling through private fields
without leave. A word to the wise
ought to be sufficient. Moreover, these
persons are known and to save further
trouble had better take notice of this
warning.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-30
A Rare Offer.
This May Interest You.

We will send the Caledonian and Man.
chester Mirror and Farmer to any address
for s2.15. and to any post office in the q.
8. for s2.25; payment in advance. This
applies to both old and new subscribers
who pay a full year in advance.
The Mirror and Farmer is a large eight
page paper and is especially valuable to
Farmers and Grand Army men.
Don't pay 50 for an agricultural paper,
but subscribe for the best local paper and
get with it a good agricultural paper for
less than one dollar. Cash must accompa-
ny orders. G. ID. STONE & co.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-30
THE FRATERNITIEs
What They are Doing i'm st. Johnsbury.

What They are Doing i'm st. Johnsbury
A number of those who propose or
ganizing the Odd Fellows lodge at
East Hardwick, will come down here
the degrees and fit themselves for the
work.
At the annual election of CaledOni;
lodge l. o. o. F., these officers wer,
chosen N. g., T. H. Underwood V
g., H. A. Holder; Sec, Amos Scott
Treas, A. L. Bragg; Fin. Sec, O. C
AmidOn.
The flag over the G. A. R. hall was
put at half-mast Monday, on receipt
of the news of Gen. LOgan's death
The regular meeting of the post comes
Saturday evening when some action
will probably be taken to give express
sion to the feelings of Gen. Logan's
many friends in Post Chamberlin.
Moose River Encampment No. 6, l.
O.. o. F., has elected these officers for
the ensuing year {: G. p, Gregory Beck;
H. p, Richard HOvey; S. W., N. P.
Bowman; scribe, F. E. Richardson
treas, HI. B. Davis j. W., Austin Nor
rill trustees, Richard HOvey, N. P,
Bowman, H. B. Davis.
The members of Mizpah lodge, after
the regular work of the evening al
their last meeting, adjourned to the
st. Johnsbury house where mine host
Krogman served a banquet. The 18th
and 18th Scottish rite degrees were
worked and the whole affair was very
enjoyable. There were no guests pres
ent save Col. C.. S. Forbes of the Bos-
ton Journal.
Mrs. FL. X. Ide, installing officer OF
the Vermont Woman's Relief Corps,
formed two new relief corps this week,
one at Newport to be known as Baxter
corps, and one at Burke to be known
as Rattery corps. This makes total
of % corps in the state, a gain of "a
during the last two years. The work
has been wholly done by the ladies,
who, it would seem, are rather gaining
on their brothers of the grand army
posts.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-30
LYNDON CENTRE.

Miss Fyler of Burke, who has been
attending school at the Institute, is
very sick with rheumatic fever.
There will be meeting of the pew
holders of the Free Baptist church at
the vestry next Saturday evening. A
full attendance is desired
There was supper and tree at the
church on Christmas eve. Santa
Clause remembered the pastor by Il
gift of $40 i'm cash. The Sabbath
school gave a Christmas concert on
Sunday evening.
Stoddard g. Campbell have sold
about 400 tons of coal this season. The
use of this article is constantly increas-
ing Notwithstanding the fact that wood
can be bought lower than for many
years. Good fit. green wood can be
bought for $2.75 per cord.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-30

Henry M. Stanley is still in London,
though it is expected that he will start
for Zanzibar to-day. 1t is asserted
that he has declined an offer of $40,
600 to return to America and complete
his lecturing tour. On the other hand
it would seem that he can we'll afford
to fOregO the profits of a lecture tour at
the bidding of the king of Belgium, as
it is said that he receives $4,000 a
year acting as vice general of the Con-
go state. Stanley will be accompanied
on his new African expedition by the
celebrated Arab leader, Tippu lib, OF
whom he gave graphic account in his
st. JOhnsbury lecture.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-30

Austin Laird has been quite i'll fol
some time with lung trouble.
o. E. Lane, who has been spending
few days at home, returned to Bar
ton Monday.
Samuel Patch and wife were called
to Cabot Saturday to attend the funer'
al of niece of Mrs Patch.
Harvey Chase has raised his wind
mill to the roof of his shop, and thinks
it will stand fair western tornado
now.
There was Christmas tree a
Noyesville Friday night, with apprO
pirate exercises and one at So. Wal
den Saturday night. All report goot
time
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-30
JOHN A. LOGAN.
Death of the soldier and Statesman.

John A. Logan died at his home in
Washington Sunday afternoon, being
within a few weeks of 81 years old.
He had been i'll but short time, hav-
ing been attacked with rheumatism af-
ter a brief exposure to the snow storm
fortnight ago. His illness was not
thought at all serious by his physicians
till day or two before and the an
nouncement Saturday that his cOndi-
ton was critical fell upon the public
with shock The scenes at the bed
side toward the close were affecting.
John A. Logan was born at Muir
physboro, Illinois. His father was a
physician and had come from the north
of Ireland. His mother, Elizabeth
Jenkins, was Tennessee lady, of
Scotch descent, and was his fathers
second wife. Before finishing his ed
ucatiOn he went into the Mexican war,
serving as lieutenant and quartermas-
ter though he had scarcely attained his
majority.
In IS48 he began studying law, grad
uating in 1851. In 1853 he was elect
ed to the Legislature, elected again in
1856, reelected in 1857 and then elect
ed to congress. In 1856 he was pres
idential electOr and cast with others
the vote of his state for Buchanan and
Breckenridge. In 1855 he married Miss
Mary S. Cunningham, then l6 years
old, and who has become scarcely less
distinguished than was her husband.
When the war of the rebellion broke
out, Gen. Logan was in congress. He
went to the battle of Bull run, armed
himself with musket and served as a
private in a Michigan regiment. At
the close of the session he resigned his
seat in congress, raised IL regiment and
became it's colonel. In Nov. 1868, he
succeeded Gen. Sherman in the 18th
army corps, and 1865 President John
son appointed him minister to Mexico,
but he declined the honor. In 1866 he
was elected congressman at large from
Illinois; was reelected to the 4Ist
congress, and then was elected to the
senate in 1871. He was defeated for
re election, and i'm 1877 resumed law
practice in Chicago; but the following
year was again elected to the senate.
Meanwhile, in 1884 he was nominated
by the republicans for president
on the ticket with Mr.. Blaine, and the
country knows by what narrow
chance they failed of election. He had
two children, a daughter and a son.
The former is wife of Major Tucker, a
paymaster in the army, and the latter
is said to be studying law in Washing
ton.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-30

The Congregationalist is the leading
paper of the denomination in the East.
1t has very full news from the church
es in New England especially. 1t is
an excellent family paper. 1t has very
able contributors. It's editorial man.
agement is also able. 1t has been
criticised for adhering to the faith
of the fathers. We are sure it will
change in this respect so soon as it
shall discover better faith. Its an
nOuncement for 1887 is printed on the
third page of this paper.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-30

Archibald Miller and w. II. Syms of
Boston made their appearance in town
last week.
There are parties in town who con-
template matrimOny New Years eve
making the date memorable in their
own happy experience.
Rev. Mr.. Allen, who has been sup
plying at the Reformed Presbyterian
church, has left town and the cOngre-
CATION is without supplies for the pres
ent.
George Nelson came home as ex-
pected to the great relief and gratifica-
ton of his sisters, who have had the
management of the farm and stock for
the last few months.
Our friend Alex Cochran has been
made nearly sick and almost unfit to
do business from the effects of boil
in his nasal organ. Though called one
of Jobs cOmfOrters we feel warranted
in saying he has experienced nothing
of the kind, nor has it added very
much to his good looks.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-30

The prospectus of the Boston Week
ly Journal for 1887 will be found in
another column. The VermOnter reads
his Journal with as much regularity as
he eats his meals and for much the
same reasOn-because he believes he
will die if he don't. And the Journal
is a good, clean, wholesome paper, a
family paper in the better sense of the
word, and always abreast of the times
in it's news columns. F. o. Clark,
Eastern avenue, is authorized to take
subscriptions for all the editions of the
paper.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-30

The Newport Express makes the
startling announcement that "The lat
est utilization of wood pulp is for max
ing nails. The machinery for their
manufacture is also a novelty, being
perfected at the ST. Johnsbury scale
works." Brother Camp should send
down for a pound or two of these nails
and drive 'em into his prOOf-reader.
For "nails" in the Newport item read
"pails."
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-30
PASSUNIPSIC.

A. P. Hawley is at work at Barton
Landing for the r. r. Co.
George Remick from the West is
visiting his mother here.
Passumpsic Library association will
hold an antiquarian supper and mas
querade at school house hall Friday
evening, Jan. Ia, the proceeds to be
used for enlarging the library.
Mrs. Ezra Parks went to Somerville,
Mass, last week where there was a
family gathering at the home of Mrs.
Henry Steele of all the Thayer family,
with children and grand children. Mrs.
Parks goes to New York this week to
spend little time with her daughter,
Mrs. Richard Eastman.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-30
NORTH DANVuLE.

The next ladies sociable will meet
with Mrs. George Drew on Wednesday
Jan. 10, afternoon and evening. ALI
are cordially invited.
The Christmas gathering on the
evening of the Oath, was a success
The tree was well laden, and all SEEM
ed happy. The pastor and wife re-
ceived valuable presents, with grateful
acknowledgements.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-30
ST. JOHNSBURY EAST,

There will be church sociable at
the house of L. p. Cheney on Friday
evening.
There was Christmas tree at school
house hall Friday evening, three of
them in fact. The exercise, "The
Manger-cradled King" was creditably
rendered by the young people, and
the hearts of many were made glad by
the Christmas gifts that were distrib-
uted by liberal and loving hands.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-30

The will of the late Henry Loomis of
Burlington has been filed. 1t gives
$1,000 to the Unitarian society if the
estate is less than $i5O,OOO and $4,000
if it exceeds that sum. The residue is
divided among the three sons, the
homestead being included in Luther
Loomis's share at the value of $4,000.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-30
Annual Village Moo,,.

The inhabitants of the village of St Johnsh,rv
who legal voters in said village are berehv NO.
said village ON WEDNESDAY, JANMAPV' s,h
1887, at O'Clock in the afternoon to act upon the
following articles, viz: P'" '"e
Article l. TO elect all necessary officers for the
urer, Collector of Taxes, five Trustees seven Fire
Wardens, and three Auditors. "
Article 2: To see if the village will vote to raise
money on the grand list of said VILLAGE In defrsv
the current expenses and pay the present indebtf.
edness of the village.
Article 3. To transactany other business which
can be legally done at said meeting
DENNIS K. MAY, Clerk of Village
st. JOhnsbury, Vt. Dec. ., 1856 1880