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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-16

ten years this has occurred but once
before. Mr.. Kelly has been at consid-
cradle trouble in conducting the bust
ness for very slight return and the peo-
pie are well satisfied. 1t is hoped that
the instrument will be returned to its
old place, both on Mr.. Kelley's account
and as matter of accommodation to
the villagers.
Miss Nellie S. Graves is improving
slowly.
L. D. Stiles has his usual large stock
of seasonable holiday goods.
Joseph NadO has moved from B.
Wright's house to E. S. Wheeler's
house.
Lafayette Soper has rented M. j.
Quimby's house and moved in last
Monday.
II. ID. Pierce is trying to buy the
Dickerman house for his sOn-in-law,
Chas. Salmon.
Will and C.. E. johnson returned
from Boston last week where they
have been employed the past summer.
The Ladies' aid society will give a
literary entertainment at the yestry
Friday evening of this week. Elec-
ton of officers at close of entertain
ment.
w. F. Kelley has an advertisement
in this issue which will repay a care
full perusal. Besides his regular line
of staple goods he has filed up with a
large line of seasOnable holiday goods.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-16
SUTTON.

Rev. A. p. Tracy was called to New
ark last week to attend the funeral OF
Mr.. Ball.
Charles Powers of Brooklyn, N. Y,
was in town last week called here by
the death of his son.
Frank c., son of Charles Powers OF
Brooklyn, N. Y, died of heart disease
last week. He had been living with
his uncle, Jonathan Powers. His re-
mains were brought here for burial.
The many friends of Hon. Bennett
Blake and wife of Nachadoches, Texas,
will be panied to learn of her death
which occurred about Nov. 20. Mrs.
Blake is remembered by many in this
and adjoining towns as a very lovely
and amiable lady. She was loved by
all who formed IN acquaintance with
her
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-16
THE TOWNS AROUND.
BARNET.

Alfred Stanley has gone to Stowe to
teach this winter.
The band from Wells River gave a
concert in the town hall Thursday that
was we'll attended.
There will be Christmas tree in the
church on Christmas eve for the benefit
of the Sabbath school.
Sophia Salter has closed her house
for the winter and will board at Will
lard Heath's.
There is a fine display of Christmas
goods in all the shops and stores and
trade begins to be lively.
ROllie X. Laughlin was sent from
the society of Christian EndeavOr as
delegate to the convention at Burling-
ton this week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-16
LOWER WATERFORD.

There will be Christmas tree at the
vestry Christmas eve. All are invited.
The Good Templars' meeting was
well attended Saturday night and con-
siderable business transacted. Three
new members have been initiated with
in the last few weeks. The young
men had a discussion on the question
of high license or prohibition, which
was ably discussed and quite interest
ing.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-16
CABOT.

Mrs. VIM. Preston died on Sunday.
Masonic sOciables arc being held
fortnightly.
The lecture of the @. A. iR. by ii. A.
BOomhower OF Fletcher was we'll at
tended.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Harry Clark are re-
joicing over the advent of their first
child, a daughter.
Several of our tOwnspeOple ayailed
themselves of the privilege of listening
to Stanley at st. JOhnsbury.
New Christmas goods are shown in
the store of j. A. harrington, Wells a.
Rogers and Mrs. b. =. Elmer.
Christmas will be observed at both
churches Friday evening, Dec. "a. An
oyster and chicken pie supper will be
given by the Congregational society
on that evening.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-16
EAST BURKE.

There are several new cases of diph l.
liberia in and about the village, but
none that are very sick.
Burke Mt. lodge and some others
gave Mrs. James Stafford, who has
been sick for several weeks, pound
party Saturday night which was well
attended.
Mr.. AmidOn is to have a singing
school here this winter. The first one
will be held in the NJ. +. church next
Saturday evening. All who have the
Dulcet are requested to bring them.
On account of so much sickness it is
thought best 10y some to omit all
Christmas exercises this year; but
nothing has been decided upon yet.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-16
NEWS OF THE WEEK.
Daring Train Robbery.


Three train robbers went through a
the passengers tamely submitting to
the outrage. The ladies secreted many
of the valuables and much money
about their persons SO that the rob
bers got but II paltry sum. One lady,
a Mrs. Wittick, was greatly incensed
at the proceedings and boldly stood up
in the car and asked if 40 men were
going to submit to such an outrage at
the hands of two highwaymen. About
$I2, 200 in money and $4,000 worth of
diamonds and other valuables were
left by the robbers in their haste to
get through the train and because they
did not search the ladies.
Killed for SIS.
At Baltimore, a negro brought to
Maryland university Friday evening
the body of white woman, and left
it with Anderson Perry, the colored
janitOr, saying that he would call
again for the Sl5 price agreed upon.
1t was afterward found that the woman
had been murdered by some cOlOred
men, who had AN understanding with
Perry, who, ia turn, was tO turn the
body over To the university for dissect-
ing purposes, receiving for it SIS.
BaTasd a. Death ts q steamer.
The Steamer J. NJ. White, one of the
fastest and finest that ply upon the
Aissi-=iPpi river, caught Gre while
laadina rutton az Point F,-s2Ce, 80
rsiif Hainu Rouge, Ia, at about
iiS Soy night, aSd in "A few
nae uFEs was burned 90 the waters
edge ~ FRiftly did the flames spread
that q. !sW of the people On the boat
escaped. No one knows how many
pefisied. The Ba'nber Loot II sstimat-
"a al - 90 isoFe and perhaps may
reach ~ or 90.
Th~ Ws-s~sz EIe~s.sn,
The resalt Of the Boston election
was the complete triumph Of Mayor
Hugh O'Briea Sver the icpubllcan eau
didAts, Thomas n. Hart.
:. &. I'LL! prominent resident Of
EdsaWOOd, a snbnTRb ct Pittsburg, Pa.
mistOOk ne daughter OT "a 51rglaT,
Friday night, and SiS: her through
the meek inilieting, it is ,,arsd, :. fatal
wound.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-16
LYNDONVILLE.

The railroad shops are now running
but nine hours day.
The Eastern Star lodge have pub
lie installation of officers this evening
to which all are invited.
The band gave promenade concert
at village hall last Saturday evening.
About so couples were in attendance.
The lectures by w. j. COlville were
we'll attended, about 500 being present
on Thursday evening. An extra train
brought about 60 from West Burke.
Even those who do not endorse his
theories pronounce him to be very
able and interesting speaker.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-16

"Good Reading for School and
Home" is the title of handsome vol
nme published by Leach, Shewell 81
SanbOrn. The first article in the book
is 1.-The Battle of Gettysburg" from
the pen of Col. Albert Clarke of the
Rutland Herald. We question if the
story of this much talked about battle
has ever been presented in a more
compact and interesting form.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-16
PEACHAM.

Mrs. John Way has been sick for
several days.
j. R. & r. B. EMERSON are getting
out lumber for new barn.
There are more scholars i'm the COM
mon schools than for several years.
Excellent sleighing throughout the
town with only few inches of snow.
Harry Mitchell was in town over
Sunday. He is teaching the school in
NOyesville.
William Young is quite low and is
suffering greatly with an abdominal
cancerOus tumor.
General Banks of Washington Ter
ritOry is engaged to lecture here some
time in January.
Wood is worth more in Peacham
than in towns situated on the various
railroads around us.
The selectmen have prohibited coast-
ing at the corner aud on the road 60
the Hollow. The boys nov proposes
To establish "A slide Ia l.. Strobriaga'-
field.
inc boys are not satisfied wiis the
price paid for caring for the s!ilage
lamps. We already pay NOR sisas, =
paid for the same work in ~. 5OnRs-
bury.
The young people are very busy
with their drama. The artists of the
town have exhausted their talent In
painting stage scenery, and the affair
promises TO be worthy of the most lib
eral patronage.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-16
PASSUMPSIC.

Mrs. E. E. Woods has fine display
of holiday goods.
John Mullen still remains danger
ously ill with the pneumonia.
Tim Keith has been confined to the
house for the past week, with sickness.
There is to be Christmas tree at
the Baptist church on Christmas eve.
Frank McGill was married on Tues
day to Miss Nellie Cushman of Water
ford.
Rev. L. F. Shepardson is delivering
a course of lectures on the principal
characters of the Bible during the win
ter, Sabbath evenings at o'clock.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-16
Gl1e TaIedunian.
81. Johnsbury. Vt. Thursday. Dec. 1e. 1886

The annual announcement of Har-
per's Weekly is published this week.
Fearlessly independent in its political
comments, well-nigh perfect in its ty-
biographical appearance and we'll filled
with handsome illustrations of public
men and events from week to week,
this publication has come to be a posi-
tive necessity.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-16
Notice In Insolvency.

STATE OF VERMONT l,., - -.
CALEDONIA DISTINCT. So )
In the matter 81 Ira i. Harvey q WstsTfal 4.
In said District. Ins0ly~nt Ilebtaf
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Waterford. said disfricf. tha iask saf ~
Dee a. -. Is-6 hied his Petition tn fn-.is % 10
the ofae ~ the Coart "a insslveacF ,f ~ -
in aid district and nteetiug - ~ rsfsi - "a
aid In@slxent deAlsr wiil ~ ksid a. - Ffs 80
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By osSss 81 49, Casra 49,
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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-16
WHEELOCK.

III. Brooks has moved into the house
with Mrs. Bullock
Chester O. Bradley has gone to st.
JOhnsbury to work.
Remember the dance and oyster sup
per at j. G.. Grays next Tuesday even
ing, Dec. 81.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-16
WEST RURKE.

Mrs. NJ. A. Towsend is in Ryegate
teaching scl.nal-
Prof Weld gave an illustrated lee
ture on ancient ruins, etc, last Thurs
day evening.
Emma Cowies started for the West
Tuesday afternoon. She intends To
stop in Chicago for the present.
The Young Peoples dramatic club
will present the drama "Under the
Laurels," concluding with the farce
"The Black Statue" next Friday even
ing.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-16
ST. ,JOHNSRURy EAST.

George BabcOck who has been dan
gerously i'll the past week is thought
to be recovering.
The masquerade party at the school
house hall Thursday evening was vot-
ed by all to be success.
Francis Brown was unexpectedly
called to Lowell, Mass, on account of
the sickness and death of his son Fran
els, who was in the employ of r. c..
Wood & Co., of that place. He was a
young man beloved by all. The fami-
ly have the sympathy of all in their
sudden and great bereavement. The
remains were brought to ST. JOhnsbury
for interment.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-16
ST. JOHNsBURy CENTRE.

The villagers are a good deal dis
tnrbed by the removal of the telegraph,
intraments from kelly's store. There
u no attempt Ia excuse the fact that on
Thanksgiving day the key was acct
dentally slid open aud some annoy
anee caused thereby. During eight or
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-16
Very Odd.
Hnllna RarrE

IL il said that meetings Of the new
Vermont board OF health viii be- held
only when called for by epidemic.
The i as odd as IL IRE commissioners
shonld never meet except - hen q gen
eral alarm l. sounded.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-16
George ID. Randall

Advertises 1.-the best assortment of
holiday goods in town, plush dressing
sets, manicure sets, smoker sets, glove
boxes, jewel cases, perfumery, etc.,
etc." all fresh from market.
II. C. Spencer
Has a fine display Of holiday goods
this year, having made a speciality of
fine clocks, about every variety of
watches at all prices, solid and plated
chains and jewelry, and some hand
some box goods of both solid and plat
ed silver ware, with big assortment
of general fancy goods. Be sure and
call on Spencer.
N. M. Scott 81 Som
Announce larger and better assOrt-
ment than ever before of all kinds of
candies, fruits and nuts, specially
adapted to this season, and besides
this they keep their regular stock of
fine groceries. There isn't a better
place in town to trade than at Scott's.
Smith & Walker,
At the Standard drug store, celebrate
st. Johnsbury's centennial year with
as rich line of beautiful presents as
ever was shown i'm town. Their show
cases and counters are full.
G. f. Shepherd
Is as ready as ever to take orders for
fine photographs, and to finish them
in the best manner.
G. A. Vvhitcher,
Walkers block, offers for 20 days spec
ial bargains in black dress and cOlOred
silks, in clOaks, wraps, jackets, shawls,
silk and linen handkerchiefs, useful
and sensible presents that will be
servicable.
HI. e. e. d. Q. Woodruff
Are selling out their stock on Railroad
street at cost, thus giving rare OPP
pOrtunity for the purchase of goods in
their line at very low prices.
Railroad Notes.
The Connecticut River railroad COM
pany has declared quarterly dividend
of 2 per cent.
The earnings of the Canadian Pacific
road for November were $1,O73,OO0
against $8l5, 200 for November, 1885.
Passumpsic stock walked up to los
last week Wednesday, and Friday it
took another lift to l07, the highest
yet.
The Boston & Lowell road has de-
cided to double the capacity of the
round house at WOOdsville, making it
for 20 engines instead of 10. The COM
pany also talk of enlarging their re-
pair shop there.
In the New Hampshire supreme
court, the case of Dow ct al. v. the
Northern railroad ct al, involving the
validity of the lease of the Northern
road to the Boston and Lowell railroad,
was continued until March to enable
counsel to furnish briefs, especially on
constitutional questions involved in
the controversy.
Lucius futile, general passenger
agent of the Boston & Lowell road,
has been offered a similar position with
the Canadian Pacific and is now in
Montreal considering the matter. Mr..
Tuttle is also wanted by the Erie rail-
road company to take charge of its
passenger department. Mr.. Tuttle's
many friends hereabOuts hope that he
will remain in New England.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-16
DANVILLE.

w. z. Morse Of Methuen, Mass, is
in town buying new mich cows.
The promenade Saturday evening
was a success. All had good time.
Mrs. II. :. Cook is selling her house
hold goods at private sale. She will
leave town next week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-16
LYNDON.

At the meeting of the state grange
w. l.. Park of Lyndon was elected
steward, G. j. Bell of Walden treasur-
er aud Mrs. w. j. Park of Lyndon lady
assistant steward
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-16
RYEGATE.
EarmerA' Club Meeting.


The Farmers Club met at the school
house last Friday evening and discuss
ed the topic "The best method Of keep
lug cream and of chnrning, sailing aud
marketing butter The discussion
was opened by John McCole. HE
practice was the setting OF milk in
small pans, and skimming aud churn-
ing before the cream became soar.
All others that took part in the dis
cussion differed from Mr.. McC0le in
that the cream was allowed to ripen or
change before churning. This was the
last meeting of the year, the club hav-
ing been organized just one year. The
annual meeting for choosing officers
will bee at So. Ryegate Dee. %.
The singing school closed Monday
evening this week.
Rev. Mr.. Allen is supplying at the
Reformed church, To the great accep-
tance of the congregation.
The w. C.. y. u. have "a musical en-
tertainment Tuesday evening under
the direction Of Prof. Gibson, in the
u. r. church and a good time is ex-
pected.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-16

The Toledo Commercial (rep.) is ter
ribly exercised over the possibility
that Edmunds's name may again come
up before the republican convention in
1888. 1t declares that we "may as
soon expect to see Edmunds's bald
noggin covered with hair, as expect to
see him nominated" The CONNER
cial has no cause for alarm. Mr.. Ed
munds is not seeking the nomination
nor are his friends seeking it for him.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-16
NORrH DANVILLE

Alex. Ruslow IL very sick.
= I. SPragne aud wife have moved
10 Sutton.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-16

w. II. II. Murray has issued new
edition of his Adirondack Tales from
the printing house of Rand Avery
company. 1t is very readable book
containing some of the more interest
ing of his recent readings. The book
is admirably adapted for this season.
Mr.. Murray's appearance in Boston,
Sunday, drew large audiences, and all
reports are complimentary, some of
them particularly so.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-16
One of Mrs. J. A. stanton's work

One of Mrs. j. A. Stanton's work
horses died this week.
The sociable held at Mr.. Stems last
week was well attended.
Christmas is to be observed at the
Free Baptist church Christmas eve,
with tree and appropriate exercises.
At the annual meeting of the Free
Baptist society the following officers
were elected: FL. A. Kelsey, secretary
and treasurer G. Clifford, collector
Erastus Drew, C.. Clifford and HI. A.
Kelsey, trustees.
Last Sabbath it was decided to have
"a Christmas tree and Christmas servi-
ces at the church on the evening of the
was appointed. Bring the presents for
the tree and make the children happy.
EAST HARDwICK.
Daniel Hunt has bought Ward &
Campbell's gray horse.
Rev. G.. Wheeler contemplates NOV
ing from East Hardwick, a move the
people will regret.
The attendance at the primary
school is reduced by: the prevalence
of whoOping cough among the pupils.
HARDWICK.
Ira Edwards is laying new floor in
the rooms recently occupied by A. j..
Kittridge.
M. r. McCrillis is spending a few
days at st. JOhnsbury he has case
in court there in which the State of
Vermont ia the other Marty
Wheeler & Shipman with about six
men are on their mountain land cut
ting lumber. They have a house
where they cook dinner so that nothing
seems to be lacking save a hOusekeep-
er. They will cut 2OO, 900 feet of lum-
Der, and more unless the snow gets too
deep. 1t all goes to stock their mill
at this village.
At the annual meeting of Ellsworth
Post, No. 25, G.. A. R., the following
officers were elected for the year en-
suing c., Geo. w. Bridgman; S. ",
E. ID. Dalton j. ", Mark HI. Warner;
Q. NJ, Asael Hall Surg, w. w. Gift
ford Chap, John S. Drenan o. D.,
John l.. Kibbie; o. g., w. S. Rich.
Frank Olmstead delegate to depart
ment encampment. Public installation
of officers at the regular meeting in
January.
There was a chicken pie supper at
the M. E. church Tuesday night for
the benefit of the pastor, Rev. S. S.
Brigham. Every body turned out and
while the fathers and mothers con-
versed and prepared the supper in the
vestry, the children, both large and
small, ran riot up stairs, so that all
went away happy, except, it may be,
those that ate supper after the chicken
pie was all gone. Net receipts $63.75.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-16
SPECIAL.

We are now able to furnish Sunday School Lii
braues from the American Sunday School Union
at their net prices, freight paid Books can be ex-
amined before purchasing. We can also furnish
Reading Clubs and Libraries with Books and Peri
Odicals at special rates. Correspondence from in
terested parties solicited.
We take subscriptions for all kinds of Papers
and Magazines at reduced rates and carry in stock
a large line of staple goods at fair prices.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-16
n. N. Randall,

Railroad street, No. ~, devotes one
room TO and:IO cent counters, a new
feature. and photograph albams, desks,
plush goods, glass and erockery, fancy
goods aud sanpl other thiBgs adapted
"a Ihe sesssn
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-04-05
A SLICK THIEF.
An Alleged Parkersburg Printer Held In
Pittsburg.

An Alleged Parkersburg Printer Held II
Pittsburg.
PrTsBURG, Pa, April 3.-An exceed
ingly clever member of the profession
is E. B. Geider, who had hearing before
the Mayor. He claims to hail fIom Par
kersburg. W. Va, and is q printer by trade.
Gelder toys himself out like q theological
student, black suit, high collar, silk hat and
all, and in his appearance represents the
zenith Of respectsbility. In this guiss be
makes his appearance at houses where his
intended victims reside, and with glib
tongue and Assuming airs manages to in
sinuate himself with them. When be leave.
in the morning, the jeSelry outfit of the
confdipg creatures unusually leaves with
him. The police authorities had notice Of
the prisoners movements for some days
past, but it was not until yester-
day morning that Gelder caught up in
q successful repetition of his game. he
only committed in default of $500 for pill.
feripg several articles of jsxelry from the
room Of Miss Mccoy, 81 Colwell street
There he represented himself as the sole
heir ofs maiden aunt, aged SO, and sup
posed to be living in Allegheny. Gelders
physiognomy was photographed this morn.
ing, both with plug hat and without, and
will henceforth grace the rogue's gallery in
CITY Hall.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-04-05
A CAR STRIKE ENDED.

Ptttsburg Companies Reach An Agree.
ment and the Cars Will Start.
PITTsBURG, April 3.-At conference Of
street car officials and strikers this after.
noon alldiferences were smicably adjusted
and the cars will be started on all roads
but the Oakland line in the morning. By
agreement the drivers and conductors are
to receive Sl.75 for thirteen hours work
and the drivers of bobtailed cars 81. The
wage schedule with one exception
remains the same as heretofore. The
men on the Union line suffer a
reduction of IL cents. The hour
question rs to be reopened in month be-
fore an Arbitration Board, the men desir-
ing further reduction of twelve hours.
The Oakland Company has not yet signed
the agreement, and the men say they
will not return to work until
they do. The strike lasted one week, and
during that time traffic was entirely sus-
pended on eleven of the fourteen roads N
this city. No attempt was made to start
with non union men.