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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-07-08

There were $I25 raised at the
North church last Sabbath to apply on
the debt of the American missionary
association. This was in response to
generally.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-07-08
THE GLORIOUS FOURTH.

The Way 1t was Observed I'm this Vicinity.
The glorious Fourth, or rather the
glorious Third was ushered in Satur-
day morning with rather more than
the usual amount of noise. The cele-
bratiOn here was undertaken by Cham
berlin post and passed off very sue
cessfully despite the excessive heat OF
the day. In the morning a company
of the comrades of the post, armed
with farming utensils, went to the
cemetery and spent two or three hours
in grading up the lot recently present
ed them by the cemetery association.
Many hands made light work of the
task and on its completion a granite
tablet, presented by the Carrick broth
ers, was put in position. On this stone
is the following inscription:
Presented to
Chamberlin Post No. 1,
@. A R.
By ST. Johnsbury Cemetery Association,
July 4, 1886.
A short but appropriate dedicatOry
address was delivered by Commander
Paddock and prayer by Rev. E. t.
SandfOrd closed the exercises.
During the noon hour dinner was
served in the town hall by the ladies
of the relief corps, who also presided
over ice cream and cake tables
throughout the day. The mercury in
tho tharnnomatar xx,o @ GRO w inu nm oloSa
to 1902 above when the small gather
ing in the court house yard was called
to order by A. F. Nichols, Esq, and
the declaration of independence was
read by E. l.. Hovey. Then came the
Grafton by Judge Walter P. Smith
which was at once able, and timely.
He reviewed the progress of the coun-
fry from the time of the declaration of
independence and for nearly an hour
held the close attention of his hearers
while he spoke of the grand possibili-
ties and probabilities of the future.
In these days of lugubrious prophecies
concerning the future it was pleasant
to hear a cheering and hopeful word
and it is to be regretted that larger
number were not present to profit by
and enjoy this admirable address.
During the exercises prayer was offer
ed by Edward RedingtOn formerly a
resident of ST. Johnsbury but now of
Chicago.
The camp fire in the evening was
presided over by DR.. G.. B. Billiard,
while excellent singing was rendered
by the st. JOhnsbury male quartet.
After explaining the purpose of the
gathering and the significance of the
camp fire the DR.. introduced Elisha
May, Esq, who read a paper on the
women of the war and the work per-
formed by them. He alluded to many
deeds of herOism that have become
part of the history of the war and to
many others concerning some of the
Vermont women, none the less heroic
because not as familiar.
Edward Redington was the next
speaker and he interested the audience
with many "reminiscences of the days
of war that included incidents in the
lives of many who were well known
to his hearers.
III. G.. Bates, Esq, the last speaker,
confined his remarks to questions per-
tinent to the 4th of July. The exer-
cises passed off very pleasantly and
this old fashioned celebration was pro-
nounced success.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-07-08

Sixteen persons went over to the
Burlington 4th of July celebration on
Monday and didn't get back until s
o'clock Tuesday morning, as tired and
worn out a company as one often sees
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-07-08
Birfhs.
sHarriaaes.

At St. Johnsbury, July 4, a son to Mr.. and Mrs
L. j. Ladd
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-07-08

The water main on North Railroad
street near the foundry burst Sunday
afternoon and small water famine
prevailed for a time in consequence.
Eight or ten men were employed in
the afternoon to repair the damage and
the water was shut off about day.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-07-08

p. d. BlOdgett & Co. have been
appointed agents for the American
Steam Boiler Insurance Co. of New
York
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-07-08

The First national bank of this
place declared semi-annual dividend
of three per cent on Monday and pass
ed 1000 to surplus account.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-07-08
Mrs. Lawrence Brown. M. d.. c. s. q,

Obstetrician and Surgeon. Graduate of the Wo-
sets Metaphysical College Boston Office, Academy
House, Main St, st. JOnnsbury. Students taught
Christian Healing. $3.50
Office hours from to 5 %. m.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-07-08

Mrs. w. p. Smith while gathering
wild flowers last week slipped and fell
spraining her ankle so severely that
she is unable to walk.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-07-08

The file works have been shut
down for week or more because of
some defect in the dam at the foot of
the avenue.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-07-08

The Archers met with Mrs. Norton
Thursday evening. The literary ex-
ercises consisted of an essay upon the
Sibyls and selections from Mark Twain,
Tennyson and others. Questions upon
political economy were asked aud an
swered. The next meeting, July Is,
is to be held with Mrs. David MOrri-
son
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-07-08
st. JOhnsbury's Centenary.

Last November The CaledOnian ask
ed the question, "Shall st. JOhnsbury
celebrate her centennial anniversary
and if so, when ?" The question has
remained unanswered and seemed
likely to be passed by altogether.
Within a few days, however, it has
been given some thought and now it
looks as though the centenary, which
comes November !, would be cele-
brated in a creditable manner. 1t was
proposed to elect a committee to have
charge of the affair, at the camp fire
last Saturday evening and now it is
desired that the selectmen take the
matter in hand and call town meet
ing at an early date to take action,
make an appropriation, ETC., etc. This
seems likely to be done.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-07-08

The Passumpsic savings bank de-
clares a semi-annual dividend if two
and One-fOurth per cent. to day and
carries $4,000 to surplus account.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-07-08

-Hazen H. Miner while playing ball
last Friday in running base stepped
into hole dislocating his left ankle,
which will probably disable him for
a couple of months.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-07-08
TERMS OF THE CALIFORNIAN
en-. sTo

Opposite the Atheneum, st. JOhnsbury,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-02-27
A Picture Of the Devil.

There abides in the city of Clarks-
vile a man who was a Sky Blue in 80,
a mighty bal scratcher, in the last
election and, according to the rules of
the truly good, an awful unorthodox
Democrat in several particulars. This
same man purchased one Of the books,
Of which Mr.. Head, Of McMinnyille, is
the author and which contains a por-
trait Of Hon. John H. Savage. He has
two little boys, aged about 5 and
years old, who some times puzzle him
with religious questions and in order
to satisfy their curiosity he has told
them that Col. Savage's portrait is
picture o. the evil one. The innocent
believe him and exhibit the portrait Il
visitors as correct representation o
His Satanic Ma; esty.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-02-27

Judge Tyler Saturday passed sem
tence on the prisoners tried and con-
yicted at the recent session OF the Grim
inal Court. The sentences were as
follows
Bill Franklin, convicted Of assault with
intent to kill, was sentenced to one year
in the penitentiary,
John Williams, for petit larceny, six
months in Jail
John Jackson, petit larceny, commu-
ted from two years i'll the penitentiary
to one year in the work house.
Henry Hill, one year in county work
house.
Calvin Dodd, petit larceny, . months
in the county Jail.
Chas. Carson, petit larceny, two year:
in the penitentiary,
Bud Grizzard, grand larceny, three
yeas in the penitentiary.
John LeMaster, assault with intent tt
kill, $3.50 fine and one day in Jail.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-02-27
A Judicial Joke.
Memphis avalanche.


Thursday evening Judge Hammond,
in his best iacetious vein, at a social
gathering, met Judge Lurton Of Clarks-
vile and Mr.. Folkes of this city, both
candidates for the supreme bench one
from Middle and one from West Ten
nessee. Time has dwelt gently with
them and both are as well preserved MS
wise and learned in the law. Judge
Hammond brought them together and
related shocking anecdote OF an old
lawyer in Massachusetts who had been
accustomed to practice before court
of venerable graybeard sages. After
years of absence and when the bencl
had been filled by young working law
yers, he dropped in to sec the court
The first look satisfied him. He close,
the door, exclaiming Kindergarten
by ----" Judge Hammond was n
once reminded that he was not himsel
sufficiently venerable in appearance Il
tell that anecdote.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-02-27
Tho Hon. Horace Il. Lurton.
Memphis Appeal.


A wise and incorruptible Judiciary is
the sanctuary 20 which the people con-
fidenlB flee for protection. This Is
especially so OF the Supreme Court Of
the State. Men are frequently elected
judges OF the inferior courts whose decis-
ions are n mockcry Of law and Justice.
But those who suffer hy incompetent or
yenal Judges are consoled by the rellec
zion that there : u higher tribunal to
right the wrong. 1t is not, therefore,
surprising that the p 'ople Of Tennessee,
every eight year,, manifest such deep
and profound hLeresl IN the election OF
their Supreme Court judges. The reg
ular election of these high officials oc-
ours this year, add from one end of the
State to the otl;er the people are united
IN the demand for the nomination OF
the best men 1t is relief to know that
some Of the ablest lawyers Of the State
are not only willing to serve the people
If elected, but are avowed candidates Tor
nomination. The Hon. Horace III. Lur-
ton OF GAINESVILLE has announced him
self candidate. We understand he il
IN the city, and intends to canvass the
State He is wise in doing so, for the
people want to see and know the men
who aspire to high judlcia! positions,
and are not inclined to elevate those too
digniied to ask for place, and who will
not serve the people unless dragged upon
the bench Judge Lurton will make
favorable impression wherever he
goes. His natural abilities are great and
his disciplined training in the law have
given him eninence in the profession
and established his reputation as one o
the profoundcst and ablest lawyers il
the State, and his decisions on compile,
questions Of law would place him anon!
the foremost iursts OF the State. Thor
oughly grounded iii the principles 0
common law, and master of the grea
fundamental principles jurisprudence
his accomplished mind would easily de
tect the sophist"ies and technicalities 0
professional learning, grasp and maxi
clear the rights and equities. 1t is sai'
Of Judge Lurton by the ablest lawyers Q
the State familiar with his practice, tina
he has an intuitive insight into the hear
OF a case. Such natural legal mind
combined with his we'll known honest
OF purpose to serve the ends OF justic
and protect the interests committed t
his charge; pre-eminentIy fit him 70
judicial Office. He loves the law, t
analyze it, to unravel its lntricacies an
expound its principles; his mind is RAJ
id and clear in its conceptions, compr,
hensive in its reach, and his opinions :
one of the judges of the Supreme CouI
OF the State would be models OF wisdom
justice and law.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-02-27
A MUSICAL DOG.
A Cincinnati Canine Which fiowIs an Ac
compartment Of Hand.Crgan.

Cincinnati Enquirer: An old blind
man was turning the crank Of Il melan-
choly hand-organ at the corner Of Sew
cnth and Vine streets at S o'clock last
evening. A weird sort OF a tune was
icing reelcd OFF. A drilling, misty
rain was falling in spiritless way, and
not a copper had dropped in his bat
tered tin cup. Suddenly strange ac-
compartment to his music was heard.
A big, fne-looking coach dog came up,
seateu himself ON his launches and be-
gan to bay the moon as industriously rs
Il dog ever did. His voice was in good
time and Of varied resources. When
the hand-organ merged into loud
eeree III the dog howled.
When it came down to the finer notes
the canine voiced musical whines, end
ing his passage in mournlul lulhbys.
When the tune changed to something
lively the dog gave short, quick banks
and yelps. A crowd gathered and
nickels and pennies fell thick and fast
in the beggar's cup, The blind man
said the dog did not belong to him, but
evidently liked music. When he
stopped playing the dog jumped up and
licked the mans face, wagged his tail
at an incaleulable rate, and manifested
every sign Of delight. A policeman,
seeing crowd gathering that was
blockading the street, came up and
gave the dog a resounding whack on
the hreadhasket with mace and the
animal skipped away
Halfan hour later the dog came bacb
and resumed operations at the old stand
bowling IN time with the different
tunes, He was engaged in this way
when another big dog that ovidentl,
did not appreciate music came up t.
inquire into the matter and see wha
all the fuss was about
The musical eur gave one or TIVE
warning larks and then landed on th(
other dogs frame. A frst-class fgh
ensued, in which honors were abou
even for while, but which terminated
in the single Gc'eat of the intruder
The ch-dog sang in chorus with tn,
organ : walls until he got tired an,
scampered of.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-02-27

A large crowd assembled at the Court
House Friday to enjoy the entertain
ment provided by the Lodge Of Knights
OF Honor in this city.
Mr.. Clay Stacker made an interesting
address, setting forth the history OF the
order and showing the advantages Of its
insurance feature, The writer can tes-
tify that he got several points from the
address concerning the Knights OF
Honor that he had not known before,
and the audience generally could nc
doubt give evidence to the same effect.
The musical features OF the entertain
ment were very good. There were
several choruses, Duets and solos that
were greatly enjoyed, Miss Stella Par.
fridge favored the audience with a song
We understand that it was her first at
tempt to sing in public. She is i
young lady OF engaging appearance ant
and manners, and deserves compli
ment on her singing. Messrs. Bur
Wilson and Will DAILY added greatly Il
The pleasure of the evening by due
and the former also did himself mucl
cerdit in solo.
A comic initiation Of a new membe
afforded the fun for the evening. Mr.
Charley Young impersonated the condi
date for admission to the Order and sey
eral times brought down the house b
his droll acting.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-02-27
The Cave Hotel.

A CHRONICLE reporter met Mr.
Josh Rice on the streets Saturday
and interviewed him concerning the
hotel that is to be put up at the cave.
Mr. Rice says he has completed ar
rangements to begin Mt once the cree
ton of a hotel of twenty-five rooms,
which will be completed by the middle
OF May. The building will be located
near the big spring in the valley below
the cave.
Mr.. Rice still continues the sale O.
lots on the east side of the stream issue
ing out Of the cave. He is going to put
all the money for the sale OF lots in the
hotel and the importance of the struc
ture will depend to some extent on the
number of lots sold. They are cousid
erably in demand and the sale pom
Uses to be brisk.
Mr.. Rice is also soliciting small loan
in order to enable him to erect the no
tel. A prominent citizen of this cit,
has started the subscription to the loan
with $500
Everybody knows how delightful
summer at the cave is, and it is to b
hoped that the project will succeed.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-02-27

The Clarksvlle Athletic club is per-
fecting arrangements for its gymnasium
and expects to have it in operation soon.
The initiation fees etc. of members
amount to nearly $500. and that will be
a pretty good fund towards buying
the necessary apparatus. The com
mittees appointed last week have been
busily at work and everything has been
successfully arranged except the impor-
tant matter OF securing suitable hall.
Some difficulty is experienced in tina
regard. ...t
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-02-27

THE house known as the Bill Dudley
place, on the l.. & n, railroad a mile OF
SO beyond Cherry's station, was burned
Friday. 1t was one and half sto-
ry frame house. We have been unable
to learn any of the particulars of the
burning, amount OF loss, insurance, etc
Some parties on the train which passed
while the fire was in progress are under
the impression that it was large brick
house in the same locality occupied by
Mr.. Robert Vaughan, that burned
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-02-27
Mr.. David Dick.
Houston County News.

Mr.. David Dick, n Well known and
highly respected citizen Of Montgomery
county, died at Clarksvillc last week,
Mr.. Dick was, at the time OF his death
one of Clarksville's oldest inhabitants
though native of Scotland, and was Il
man of sterling character, universally
esteemed for his many noble and gener-
Gus social qualities. He emigrated to
Montgomery county from Scotland in
company with his brother, VIM. Dick,
when GAINESVILLE was but village, and
both were afterwards prominently inter
ested, in partnership with the late VIM.
NJ. Stewart, IN the manufacture of pig
iron and sugar kettles at the old LaFay-
cite Furnace in that county, and &C.
quired handsome fortunes in the iron
business. Thus, one by one, the sub
stantial citizens of the gooi cid times oil
Montgomery county, are rapidly passing
away.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-02-27

TIE Clarksvlle CHRoNICLE's utter
ances on the question Of Democratic
Harmony are full of good sense. l,
plays the harmonicon few octaves
higher than some of our exchanges, but
it has tuneful voice that cords well
with the general chorus. We should
not be surprised to see brother Yancel
blowing an Eh IN Gideon's band some
day. - Obi0n Democnt.
AS brother Tatom has differed with
us on some questions in the past, We
are greatly pleased to note that he pipes
in tune to the dulcct notes that the
CHRONICLE is sending forth. Tatom's
Symphonies are valuable addition t.
the musical world that the future vii
bring forth.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-02-27

Dickson County Press: Mr.. w. H.
Neblett, Of Bartons Creek, (more gen
orally known as "Buck" Neblett, an
nounces in this issues Of the Press as a
candidate for Trustee. Words OF praise
for as old and honored citizen are al
most unnecessary, yet we take pride
in endorsing him as one of the fore
most and most popular residents oil
Dickson County, and one who would
honor any position he may seek or be
called to fill.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-02-27
The American Sunday School Union.

This national society is doing great
work for the destitute and neglected
children of the South. Its missionaries
have organized more than 700 Sunday
schools in Tennessee and gathered in
more than $4,000 teachers and scholars.
Through these Bible schools and the
Divine blessing, the ignorant have been
instructed, the degraded have been
-levated, drunkards have been re-
claimed, young men turned to the
ministry, the altar of family worship
set up, the Sabbath kept holy, congre-
cations gathered, and multitude oil
,ouls converted. A large per cent. OIL
hese schools grow into churches
Sabbath schools, churches and individ.
lals are asked 10 sustain this work in
Tennessee and the more needy portions
Of the South.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-02-27

If YOU have a cold and cough, hoarse
ness or sore throat, get bottle of Com
pound Syrup Of HiM Cherry and TIA
from Owen & Moore, price % and o.
cents per bottle.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-02-27
|" PATIENcE."


A large and appreciative audience
witnessed the second performance Of
Patience" by the GAINESVILLE amateurs
Friday night.
The company has improved consider
ably since its first appearance, and the
enjoyment OF the play was even keener
than on the former OCCASION The per
formers are, in fact, surprisingly per-
lect in individual parts and in concert
of action, and did themselves infinite
credit.
Miss Ruth Faxon, in the title role,
was, If possible, more charming than
ever. Her sprightliness and grace oil
tction and her clear, sweet voice admi-
rably adapt her to the part, and she has
perfect conception OF its requirements.
She was the recipient of several lovely
baskets OF flowers last night, and some
swain, IN no way moved by the aesthetic
suggestions OF the opera, sent her box
of good things to eat.
Mr.. Palmer added to his laurels as
"Bunthorne. The audience voted him
simply splendid" and was correct in
its verdict. AS
"a soulul-eyed young man,
very intense young man,
An ultra poetical, per-Rsthetical,
out OF the way young man."
he is decided success.
We must again compliment Miss
Blanche Lieber on her fine rendition OF
The character of ''Lady Jane" Her
self-possession, acting and singing are
all admirable. Misses Annie Spicer and
Della Mooring as "Saphir", and ella
are both deserving OF high compliment
The former evinced considerable i'm,
provement since the last performance
Miss Matte Rudolph, who assumed
the part of Lady Angela" on shor
notice, deserves praise for her happy
presentation OF the part, She made i
ineligible AMI interesting by a clear
distinct enunciation OF her words, aht
by accompanying them with such ac
ton as indicated that she understood
their meaning.
Mr. Stanley Wiser took the part o
"Grosvenor," the state of Mr. Charlie
Beaumont's voice not allowing him t.
; again essay it. Mr. Wiser had not ha,
: time to prepare the part well, but nev
t ertheless got through very creditably
2 Mr.. Joe Mattill added greatly to tn
= amusement of the audience by it'll
| pantomimC performance as "Bun
P .horne's Solicitor"
0 In concluding this notice we mus
: again remark that this company havin
1 proved themselves so capable Of afford
: ing public entertainment cannot be a
e lowed to stop with what they have done
e Amateur performances of this kin
add greatly TO the culture OF commit
nifty and arc among the best and mo;
+ refined forms of public amusemen
G Then too, they can be turned to yer
u excellent account in raising funds &c
various purposes.
We move that "Clarksville Ama.eu
: Opera Company, or dramatic compan,
n be regularly organized and give perform
/. ances at stated periods. 8#
s The community is indebted to Mi
'e Smith for having developed and brougl
G out so much latent talent iii this RI
l. gard.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-02-27

TIE Obion Democrat says: 1t will
suit the masses of Tennessee mighty
well if John f. House is elected our
ucxt United States Senator.
TOM STEWART, a colored man in this
city, who has been on bad terms witt
his wife for some time, made an attempt
to kill her Saturday afternoon. She
had sought refuge with her grand.
mother, an old colored woman named
Martha Rogers. Stewart went to the
house, broke in the door and tried tc
brain his wife with an axe, but she for
tunately escaped from the house anC
thwarted his diabolical endeavor. In
formation was given the police but ht
got out of the city before he could bt
captured and is still at large.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-02-27

IL this summers game Of politics is
the Tennessee Democracy TO hold Bob
Taylor flush ?--Leba,ao,, Herald. 4 -
We hope it win under no circumstan
ces be necessary to play bluff game in
order to win.