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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-01-28
An Advertisers Experience.

One of the largest advertisers in
London says:
We once hit upon a novel expedient
for ascertaining over what area our
advertisements were read. We pub
lished couple of half-cOlumn "ads, "
in which we purposely misstated half
n dozen historical facts. In less than
week we received between 300 and
400 letters, from all parts of the coun
try, from people wishing to know why
OIL earth we kept such u consummate
fool, who knew so little about English
history. The letters kept pouring in
for three or four weeks.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-01-28

their fathers fought for twenty five
years agof There is plenty of land
and more to come. Mr.. Rood started
with 1000 acres. which he has already
cut down to 1900. He contracts his
arabic land every year. Extensive
farming" says he, ''is the policy of the
future. There is one war cry under
which the South can command the sit
uatiOn. That is bale to the acre, or
full cerncribs, a big compost heap and
home on the farm !"
Frankly now hasn't this broad shout
dered young farmer, with his steel-like
sinews, his untroubled sleep, come
nearer to solving the problem, than
those of us who, aiming at glittering
heights, are fighting and stumbling
along the uneven way9
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-01-28

"Mr. Miller says he came yesterday,
and you wouldn't let him in" he saw
agely accused the fellow, a darkey of
aristOcratic lineage.
"Lor', sir, deed Mr.. Miller nevah
come, fO' shoah. Nobody coined but
a ole tramp wild his pants tucked in
his boots, shOah's Pm live, sir"
To old Californians it is unnecessary
to explain that the sole tramp" was
the poet of the Sierras, decked out for
the festivities in border fashion.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-01-28
AConundrum for senator Hill.

Senator Hill of Colorado has been to
Providence to read paper in defence
of the law that cOmpels the govern
ment-that is, the people, the taxpay
ers-to buy $2,0OO,0OO worth of the
silver mines every month and coin it
into dollars to store uselessly in vaults.
The mills at Providence are unable to
sell at a profit all the cloths which
they are capable of turning out. Why
should not the government provide a
market for their surplus, as well as
that of the bonanza mine owners
Senator Hill didn't try to tell.-[Bos-
ton Record
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-01-28
Probate of Will.

CTATE OF VERMONT, CALEDONIA DISTRICT IS.
- In Probate Court held at the Probate Office in
st. JOhnsbury within and for said district, on the
18th day of Jan. A. ID. 1886.
An instrument purporting to be the last Will and
Testament of Edwin E. Woods, late of
Barnet, in said district, deceased, being pre-
scented to Court by Mary A. Woods, the Ex-
utrix therein named for Probate:
1t is ordered by said Court that all persons
concerned therein be notified to appear at a session
of said Court to be holden at the Probate Office
in ST. Johnsbury, the 3Oth day of JAN,
A. ID. 1885, and show cause, if any they may have
against the Probate of said Will; for which
purpose it is further ordered that a copy of the
record of this order be published three weeks sue
cessively in the CaledOnian, printed at St.
Johnsbury, previous to said time appointed for
hearing.
By the Court, Attest,
WALTER P. SMITH, Judge.
true COPY of Record, Attest,
1881 WALTER Z. SMITH, Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-01-28
Presentation Of Account.

CTATE OF VERMONT, CALEDONIA DISTRICT
- In Probate Court held at the Probate Office in
st. Johnsbury in said District, the 18th day of
JAN, A. ID. 1856.
William Higgins Administrator, with Will an-
neXed, upon the estate of Jesse Cheney, late
of St. JOhnsbury, in said district. deceased,
presents his acknowledgements for eXamin-
alton and allowance and makes application for
decree of distribution and partition of the estate
of said deceased.
account and said application be referred to a
sion thereof to be held at the Probate Office in
said st. JOhnsbury, the 1st day of Feb.
a. d. 1886, for hearing and decision thereon and
it is further ordered that notice hereof be given
to all persons interested by publication of the
newspaper printed at st. Johnsbury, previous
TO said time appointed for hearing, that they may
appear at said time and place. and show cause, if
any they may have, why said account should not
be allowed. and such decree made.
BY the Court. Attest,
1881 WALTER p. SMITH Judge
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-01-28
What 1t Does /:

1t protects against adversely in business.
1t is a protection for life insurance policies.
1t is an investment and protection combined.
1t is better than U. S. Governments, and equally
secure.
1t protects dependent ones against the contin-
gency of death.
1t is a safe. sure and desirable investment and
within the reach of all.
1t guarantees that a certain amount of money
time.
The amount that life insurance would cost should
be credited as profit on the Bond as it takes the
place of such insurance.
The instaments paid are like deposits made in a
Savings Bank, and are returned to the Bond holder
at his option.
The Bond natures at a specified time, at pre-
viOus death for its face value, and guarantees
definite sum in cash any year after the first
The instruments paid on the Bond can be used in
business by hypothecating it. This is a great ad
money they can command or raise.
The 100000 policies, representing over two bill
lions of dollars of lapsed surrendered insurance
between 1870 and 1880 would have been saved by
these Bonds.
The Bond is not hampered by any conditions
restrictions and it's cash value cannot be impaired
or jeOpardized.
The Bond affords the very best security, and is
negotiable the same as any other bond or stock
Under this Bond you PAY as you go. Stop
without loss. Stop with profit, or continue for
greater profit"
CALL AT BLoDGETTS',
113 Eastern Avenue,
ST. JOHNSBURY
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-01-28
A Considerable Revenue Omcer.

Mr.. Blacknall of Raleigh, famous
hotel keeper aud inventor of the story
about the pretty little girl being car
ried away by toy balloons, was, on
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-01-28

COngregatiOnal.-Rev. j. n. Walker. Sunday
school at 12.UO. Wednesday evening meeting at
100.
Methodist.-Supped. Sunday services at Las
ID IN.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-01-28
ST. JOhnsbury Centre.

CongregationaL-Rev. N. w. Grover Pastor. Sun
day services at IL A. M, and 600 p. M. Sabbath
School at II NJ Wednesday evening meeting at
80 P. NJ.
Methodist-Rev. j. w. Bems, Pastor. Sunday
Services at 10:45 A. M and $50 p M Sunday School
at II NJ. Thursday evening meeting at 100.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-01-28
St. Johnsbury Athenmum.

ST. JOhnsDury Aththteuh.
Library and Reading Room Free to all. Open
from A. NJ. to II NJ. from 2 to P. NJ, and from
I to 1-2 Saturday evenings.
Art GaUerv-Open Tuesdays and Fridays.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-01-28
P. D. BLODGETT E. cos.
1nstalment Bond
The National Life Insurance Co.,
OF VERMONT,

Issues Installment Bonds for 81 900 each which
run from 10 to 40 years.
This Bond can be purchased by either Annual,
Semi-Annual or Quarterly Instruments.
If the purchaser at any time discontinues his in
stalments the Company will redeem the Bond for
the stipulated sum expressed upon its face
In event of the death of a bOndhOlder the unpaid
instruments are cancelled and the Bond falls due
and is payable in full to his legal representatives
when he is more likely to be dependent upon others
than others upon him. and upon which payment
may cease at any time without loss
The issuing of this Bond is endorsed by the alb
lest Actuaries of America, one of whom says that
this Company has taken the grandest step in fair
dealing within the history of Life Insurance."
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-01-28

For the class of investors who own q. S. Bonds.
$1,000 4per cent. bond sells to-day for sl2375 The
income is $40 per year or about 70 per cent if held
until maturity.
With the above can be procured cash $3.50 and
$1,000 in per cent Secured Mortgage Bonds, yield
ing SS4 income per year.
folders of U. S. Bonds should improve the pres
emit favorable market to secure the high premium,
and invest in securities that provide for payment
of full amount invested.
Careful examination of Kansas per cent. loans
is invited Interest coupons payable semi annual
ly) are checks on New York Bank on day of matu-
rty and can be cashed at any Bank or Store in the
United States. Government Bonds received at
MARKET QUOTATIONS.
in exchange for per cent. Real Estate Bonds at
par Call send for circulars giving strong refer
ences. Write to some of them yourself
WILLIAM S STREETER.
St. Johnsbury. VT. Oct 26, 1885,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-01-28

113 Eastern Avenue,
ST. JOHNSBURY
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-09-16
War Talk Again.

The abdication of Prince Alexander
has thrown Europe into convulsionS
again and every day brings new phases
of the great yexed question, the disposal
of the minor Balkan states and Incl
dentally of Turkey IN Europe.
There really appears at present to be
some grounds for alarm; the condition
Of afairs in Europe, if we are to rely
upon the reports, is one Of anxiety up
on the part of every government anc
war preparations are being made on al
sides.
Readiness and perfect equipment fol
war, backed by willingness to engage
IN it if necessary, we believe, is one o
the surcst ways to avert war, and 1t Il
possible that it will serve in the pres
ent instance.
Winter, too, is a present bulwark ant
time will give diplomacy its needed
opportunity. although exciting new
NAV be received at any time. Europe
is to-day a slumberlng, yet restless
volcano.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-09-16

as We know them with all shat is claimed by
the Uc1uM writer, we are disposed to ac-
ccpt the major part OF the article as care
fully written scientific possibility.
Some sensational reports have been pub
lishcd within the past few days to the effect
that since the recent earthquake large vol
umcs of smoke have been seen to issue from
Il high point on the Catoc,in mountain, call
ed Chimney Raat, near Afcclianirstoveif.i -
n"estiga,ion, however, fails TO establish
their Truth, Occasionally wi hin past years
peoplciiying in b vicinity have seen, OF
imagined that they have seem smoke issuing
from the hole Or tissurc III the tap OF tho
rock, hut in the opinion.ef.man,y the smoke
was that which AROSE from the. locomotives
of the Western Maryland RalIIqad IS they
passed up and down the valley: There
seems to be no fear whatever in the vicinity
of any volcanic cruption.-FredcricksCor
rcapondcnt of the Baltimore SIN.
A dispatch to the Morning Herald from
Frederick says "For the last few years ONT
of the most elevated points of South noun
tain, not far from Mcchdnicslown, this coun
tv, and known rs Chimney Rock, has beer
emitting from the assures Of The rock, Mt in
tcryals, considerable smoke. On Wednesday
morning, after the recent earthquake. larg'
volumes of smoke were seen issuing there
| FROM and has given rise to the opinion tina
! it is the crater of an embryonic Volcano
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-09-16
1886 GOOD NEWS 1886
FOR ALL

1fyou want to save money and get good
goods
GO TO J. a. COLLIFLWER,
where you will find Il full assortment con-
slsting of Groceries of AL kinds,
BOOTS e. SHOES A SPECIALITY.
Don't fail to see the John II. Parker rubber
upper and leather sole Boot, also my boss
Boot at $225. have just received II large
stock of Boots of every DESCRIPTION therefore
can furnish all. Also Dry Go)ds Notions,
Quccnswarc, Hardware, Flyncts, Apple
Parcr, Corcr and Sliccr, Bacon, Lard, FISH
Salt, Leather, st. Domingo Ground Coffee,
also other brands of Coffee, prices ranging
from 12a to Is cents per 10. In fact by call
ing at my store you will find keep con-
stantly on hand everything to Ac found in q
well regulated store. Yours very lscsp'y.
J A. COLLIFLOWER,
FRANKLIN MILLS, I'D.
p. S.-Will pay premium for good
country Bacon.
aug II IT,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-09-16

dent of the South Boston Iron Works,
presents somc interesting facts ina let
ter in this connection. He says that
no modern steel rifle has passed beyond
The experimental stage, i. c., no steel
rife IN Europe with caliber as large as
Il Inches has ever been fred two hun
dred times, and that these steel guns
are breaking fright and lefl' making
the armament of many fine war-shlps
worthless, Mr.. Hunt made the S-ton
cast-iron that sank the "Alabamd, the
S-ten cast iron gun that crippled the
"Merrimac" (and would have destroy
ed her, it is said, had proper charges
been used) and the cotton gun OF the
same material, two rounds from which
destroyed the Atlanta, the STRONGEST
iron-clad in the Confederate SERVICE
He is undoubtly the "Krurp' of Amer
lcan heavy ordnance manufacturers,
and If Congress would give him the
right kind Of encouragement, the nee
essary heavy arms for coast forts would
soon be pointing their huge muzzles
over the sea in defiance Of the English
"Bull,' the Russian Bear or any
other foreign animal. At the South
Boston Iron Works, the 81 ton cast
IRON gun, which has been successfully
tested at Sandy Hook, was made
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-09-16
DIR. J. Shelton M'Kenzie.
East Patrick street, Frederick city, Md
over the Telephone Exchange.
OcrIIsr AND OpTICIAN

OCuIIST AND OPTICIAN,
Graduate Of the. University of Edinhurg
College of opthalmology. and Royal Eye In
Urinary will I've at Mrs. Worthngton John
sons, No. 30 East Church street, Frederick
Md, for short period of time, where he may
be consulted by those suffering from disease
or any difficulty of their eyes. DR.. Nj kcnzlc
has made special study OF diseases of the
eve and having had an active practice of ten
wears in Europe and America believes he
can successfully combat the diseases which
are so destructive to this delicate organ.
All examinations are made with the optha.
lDoscopc and other scientific instruments
used in modern opthalmology. y correct
diagnosis is made Of each persons case and
an accurate statement given of the exact con-
.ltion of their eyes. In functional diseases
of the eyes, where glasses are indicated, the
doctor cuts, grinds and adjusts them for each
person, thus msuring perfect vision, ease
and comfort to the wcarcr. These glasses
are free from the impertcctions usually found
jnr lasscs, viz: Mud specks cracks, flaws
waves, blistcrs, etc. They are made from
pure quartz very white and as transparent
as the purcst spring water. These goods are
not put on sale in the shops. They are only
ground and fitted to order. Thousands OF
people whoarc suffering with their eyes from
over lachrymation, pain over the eye and
through the globe, n dull heaviness of the
eye itself, u morbid feeling rs though there
were sand imbcd,lcd in the mucous membrane
of HE lids, very sensible to light and air and
Il desire to partially close the eyes, or an in
cipirnt inflammation in the globe OF lids.
These and a great many more troubles may
I've cited which can he entirely overcome if
the person SO afflicted will consult an oculist,
who understands physical and physiological
optics, the laws of light, refraotion etc
There are very few cases of eyes or vision
but can be brought to approximate nearly
normal vision with properly adjusted glasses.
Testimonials of the most substantial charac-
ter. Cases treated since the Doctor has been
in town can be readily ascCrtancd by any
person who will take the trouble TO inquire
Office hours from to a. M, u TO and
6 to s p m.
aug ID 1y.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-09-16

In addition to our Premiums, list
of which will he sent on application,t
we wish to caA especial notice to our
Cabinet Portraits of
D'OYLEY'S CARTES ENGLISH MlkA'
DO COMPANY,
Fifth Avenue Theatre New York.
No light opera has ever oeen pro,
duccd in the United States that has
equalct in popularity "The Mka'
do" The original company to pro
ducc it in this country was DOylcy
Cartes English Company, selected
there by Gilbert and Sullivan and
sent to this country. We have is
sued, for distribution to our patrons
who will send us wrappers as below
Il series of seven cabinet portraits OF
these ltsts, in character and cos
tune the finest Photographic gcla-
tine work ever produced. They
comprise:
Geraldine Ulmar, as ......." Yum Yum.
Misses Ulmar, Foster and ST Maur, rs
three Little Maids from School
Kate Foster, ..."Plttl SIN"
George IhOrne, as............. no no
Courticc Pounds, as. ......." Nanki roo :,
Frederick, as. ..............."T hc AlikadO
Fred Ellington, as. ."Po"l BAN
~" Our price for these portraits is TWEEN
tv-tive cents each, but to any one who uses
our soap. and sending US Is wrappers OF
Dobbins' Electric Soap, and full pos,offict
address. we will send the whole series, pos
tage paid, and free Of charye.
IL. CRAGIN & co,
119 S. Fourth ST., Philadelphia
BARBOUR & HAMILTON,
Washington, ID. G
GEO. l.. MILLIMAN,
Baltimore, Md
mug PC ". WHOLESALE AGENTS
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-09-16
Household and Kitchen Furniture
Of said John A. liod,lv.

of said John a. Roddy.
TERMS of Sale as prescribed by the de-
cree (as to the real cstatc): One third of
the purchase money cash on the day of sale
or ON the ratification OF said sale by the
Court, the residue in two equal annual pay
mcns, payable in one and two years from
the day of sale, the purchaser giving his, her
or their notes with security satisfactory to
the Trustee for the deferred payments, which
notes arc to bear interest from the day Of
sale until paid.
Terms of Sale rs to the personal estate :
All sums of Ten Dollars and under, cash, all
sums above Ten Dollars on a credit of
six months by the purchaser giving a note
or notes with security satisfactory to the
Trustee and bearing interest from the day of
sale, No personal property to he removed
until the TENS of sale are fully complied
with.
BERNARD COLLIFLOWER,
ThoS. J. Kolh Auct. Trustee.
Sep q t..
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-09-16
Adv. Rcbus.

Just arrived with
A full assortment of Fall and Winter Goods
Como and examine them before you pur
chase
One and all, | am sure to please you
Look at the goods and compare prices.
Ladies' shoes and Gum Boots
1 sell very cheap. Boots speciality
For mems and boys, also Leather Sole
Gum Boots
Look at my nFs Country Bacon and Lard,
On hand at all times. - e..
Will you please call and see me 1havc
Everything to be in found well regulated
store. p,
Remember the Old Reliable stand at Frank
lin Mills.
Motto: Quick Sales and Small profits and
not to lc nndcrsold.
scptlGtf ' .....
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Our Local Sensation.
The Chimney Rock Volcano

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Executors Notice.

rINIIlS Is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the
| subscriber has obtained from the Or
phans' Court of Frederick county, Maryland,
Letters Tcstamcntary upon the estate Of
GEORGE MlKESELL,
late of Frederick county, deceased. All
persons having Claims against the ~Hil de-
ceased, are hereby warned to exhibit The
same, with the vouchers thereof legally an
tlenlicatcl, to the subscriber, Ola or before
the Goth day Of February, 1921, they may
otherwise by law be excluded from "l} hrNr-
fit of said estate.
All persons indebted to the deceased gre
hereby requested to make Immediate pay
mcnt.
Given under my hand this 9TH day Of
August, A. d., 1886.
BERNARD COLLIFLOWER,
aug II st. Executor.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-09-16
Interesting Experiences.

Hiram Cameron, Furniture Dealer of Col
umbus, Ga, tells his experience, thus: "For
three wears have tried every remedy on the
market for Stomach and Kidney Disorders,
but got no relief, until fused Electric BitlerS
Took five bottles and am now cured and
think Electric Bi,tcrs the Best Blood Purltl-
er in the world" Major A B Reed, of West
Liberty, Ky, used Electric Bittcrs for an ora
standing Kidney affection and says Moth
ing has ever done me so much good as EIcc-
trc Bittrrs" Sold at fifty cents bottle ny
NJ. T., Lcathcrman
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-09-16
FINE BOTTOM LAND

and has an extra fine apple orchard on it,.
1t adjoins, III addition to the home farm,
the lands of said J. r. Stoncr and A. f.
Roddy, and lies in said Frederick County.
3rl.
30 ACRES OF MOUNTAIN LAND,
we'll set in. young and thrifty chestnut and
locust timber, situated in SAID County and
adjoining the lands of William Mottcr, A.
Zcntz and Henry Link.
4,h. All the following valuable personal
estate to.wit
/ BLACK MARE, BROWN MARE,
| BROWN HORSE, BAY MARE, RED
COW, RED HEIFER, | RED AND
WHITE DO,1 WHITE DO, RED STEER,
3 sheep, | brood sow, 6 shotes, reaper,
| >ccdcr, harrow, barshcar pillow, double
shovel do, single do, four horse narrow
tread wagon, | carriage, and all the