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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-30
Quite Another Question.

The death of Gen. Logan no doubt
increases the probability that Mr.
Blaine will be again the nominee OF
the republicans for president. Wheth-
er 1T increases the prospect of a res
tOration of the republican party to
power, is quite another question.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-30
StockhoIders' Mea+iro

The stockholders in the ''Citizens Savings Bank
and Trust Company of st. Johnsbury," are hereby
notified that the first meeting of the Corporation
will be held at the banking rooms the Merchants
National Bank in st. JOhnsbury Vt. on FRIDAY
the 31st day of December, A. ID. lss6 at O'clock
p. M, for the purpose of electing five or more Di
reetOrs of said corporation, also to transact any
other business that may legally be done at said
meeting.
Dated at ST. Johnsbury, Vt, this I'D day of De
cember, A. D. 1885,
Geo. p. Blair, o. II. Austin
Harley E. Folsom, G. T. A Humphrey
w. p. Fairbanks, j. G. Hovey.
Chas. NJ. Chase, WIS Streeter.
Joseph Drouin, Perley f. Hazen,
D. r. DensmOre G. "A. Underwood
John T. Richie, o. H. Henderson,
Isaac NJ. Smith, Benz G. Howe
l.. ID. Hazen, VIM. Daniels
1873 Commissioners
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-30

There will be a promenade concert
at Town hall Saturday evening.
John c. Frye has sold his place to
Mrs. Douglass for $1,000. Ed. Williams,
Mrs. Douglass on-in-law, is to live on
the place. Possession given at once
Mr.. Frye has bought the Asa Good
nough place. Price $500.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-30
A NEW LIGHT!

j. r BATCHELDER is agent the Celebrat-
ed French Electric Fluid and the EXCELSIOR Safety
Burner. beautiful gas light at your own fire.
side, store or shop. No chimneys to clean or
break. The burner goes on to any lamp. We give
you family lease to make use tbeAuid in your
family by paying IS cents for the BURNER The
fluid can be had at EsterbrOOks' stOp on Railroad
street, by the gallon barrel, about the same as
oil 1t gives more light than oil.
Agents wanted in every town in this County
st. JOhnsbury, w. Dec. 80, 1886. 79tt
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-30
Cleanly-Printed Advertising Columns.
BrdttIebOro Phosnix

The st. JOhnsbury Caledonian feels
a pardonable pride in its we'll filled,
cleanly-printed advertising columns,
free from cnts and other disfgure-
ments. The CaledOnian is a public
educator in this respect. We always
liked the paper, and we like still bet
ter the courage and independence of
its owner.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-30
Jennie saxton Again Free.

Jennie M. Saxton, who was bound
over to the county court on the charge
of forgery, succeeded in securing bail
Saturday and was set at liberty. 1t is
said to be the general feeling in Bur-
lingtOn that this will end the case.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-30

Robert T. Lincoln of Chicago is pro-
posed as a successor to Senator Logan,
and the proposition meets with gener-
al approval from the press of the cOun-
try.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-30
Railroad Notes.


This is the way it strikes the Rich
ford Gazette consolidated Vermont
railroad stock is quoted at "a, and
Passumpsic preferred is quoted at LOG.
The difference between the two shows
that the investing public has but little
confidence in Gov. Smiths integrity.
The Passumpsic road is honestly and
cOnservatively managed, and as a con-
sequence it's securities stand well with
investors"
The Boston & Lowell road has al
ready begun. preparations to accOmmO-
date the traffic of the Canadian Pacific.
Orders have been issued for raising all
the bridges to height of at least ISL
feet. This order, it is supposed, ap-
plies to all the branches of the B. & l..
as the Canadian Pacific cars are higher
than those ordinarily run on the U. S.
roads.
The item recently published, to the
effect that the Boston and Montreal
express line will soon be discontinued,
and that the cars of the several rail-
roads running on it are now being APP
praised preparatory to withdrawal, is
now said to be untrue. The present
equipment is being appraised solely
with reference to it's replacement with
more complete and elegant cars, which
are in process of construction.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-30
LOCAL AND TOWN NEWS.
en-. Loean I'm St. bloomsbury.

Gen. Logan In st. Johnsbury.
The news of Gen. Logan's death was
received in st. Johnsbury with many
expressions of profound regret. Since
his visit here at the time of the Grand
Army fair in October 1885, he has had
a particularly strong hold on the peO-
pie, who before that time hOnOred and
respected him as a brave soldier and
statesman. This visit was so recent
that it will be readily recalled. He
came on from New York for the ex-
press purpose of lending a helping
hand to old soldier comrades in need.
He arrived here early in the day and
was most cordially received and es-
cOrted to Brantview, the residence of
Col. w. P. Fairbanks, where he was
handsomely entertained, and later on
he was the guest of DR.. G. b. Billiard
The address in the evening on Gen.
Grant was listened to by an audience
of 1900 or more, and after it came the
informal reception, when everybody
gave and received cordial greetings.
When the committee went to settle
with Gen. Logan he refused to receive
anything except a ticket to New York,
saying, 81 very seldom take pay for
speaking, and last of all from a relief
corps. If l find any money tucked in
to my pocket shall promptly return
it," The result was at least $500
added to the charity fund of the grand
army, and host of friends added to
the Generals already long list of
friends.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-30

sic of various kinds. and well laden
Christmas trees. All newly married
couples were faithfully remembered in
the distribution of presents.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-30
Farms and Engine for Sale

containing $40 and the other 30 cas ;.h
large sugar orchards ON each. Also Portable En-.
CINE 2o,horse-power boiler, cylinder , used but
SAMUEL ATWOOD, Winterport Me-
tMarch20% P' O
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-30
SOUTH WALDEN.

Frank Carr has been in town visit
ing his mother who is very low.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-30
Fair Ground Company.

Tue annual meeting of the Caledonia flair
Ground Company will be held at the Hall Of the
NJ c. A, Eastern Avenue, St JOhnsbury, on
Tuesday January H. 1884, at o'clock p. m, Cor
on the adjournment of the Agricultural Society
for the election OF officers for the ensuing year,
and the transaction of any other business that can
be legally done at said meeting.
WIN. HIGGINS Sec'y pro tem.
ST. Johnsbury Dec. %, 1886. 1881
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-30
WHEELOCK.
Barns and stock Burned.

The barns, two cows, % tons of hay,
about 60 bushels oats and nearly all OF
the farming tools of Thomas Flood
were burned on the night of the 23d.
Cause unknown
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-30
SHEFFIELD.

81. P. SIMPSON at the post-office is agent and
correspondent for the Caledonian. Subscriptions,
orders for job printing and news items left with
him will be thankfully received.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-30
Saw Millsfor Sale.

In order to close the estate of the late j. A.
Wells deceased, 1 wish to sell the saw mill in
North Danville village, said mill contains n hoard
nil shingle machine, palmer and edge all in good
order. Situated in first class place for custom
work. offering the right man rare chance to make
money. ALICE M. WELLS, ADMINISTRATIVE
No. Danvllle VT, Dec. 81, 1886. 1880
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-30

"Time softens all things" but no.
thing will soften piece of Vermont
beef except an old axe and taste for
gymnastic exercise.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-30
Married.

The village was treated to quite a
sensation last week. Miss Myrtle Page,
who has had charge of Mrs. MOrrisOn's
store since it was opened here, had re-
ceived some attentions from Austin
Carter of Newark. Miss Pages friends
objected to the match and the matter
was supposed to have "blOwn over"
when Carter appeared and at once pro-
posed doing all sorts of awful things
if kept from Miss Page. Cold pisen,
lead, ct cetera, were talked of among
other things. The ruse worked well
for, later on, the two met by pre-ar-
rangement and were married, and Mrs.
MOrrisOn's store is now in need of a
proprietor.
Sociable at C. B. Simpsons Friday
afternoon and evening.
w. b. Drown died Monday of can
Ger. Mr.. Drown has been sick for a
number of months.
Edward Richardson, the blacksmith,
acknowledges the receipt of an assist
ant. Weight somewhere above 10
pounds.
Ceryl Williams funeral services
were held Sunday. The funeral was
delayed number of days that the
sons of Mr.. Williams might be present.
The Christmas services at the Meth
odist church were we'll attended. There
was a Christmas tree loaded with
presents for the little folks, who, in
return, gave a number of musical Sc
lections and recitatiOns.
Town meeting was held Monday. 1t
was voted to raise So on a dollar
of the grand list to pay up the expens-
es of the pauper law suit with West
more. The suit cost $4,000. The town
feels that this is quite a Christmas
present for Dan Leland.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-30
Passumpsic Savings Bank.

The annual meeting of the CoVTators of the
Passumpsic Savings Bank of st. JOhnsburv Vt
will eheld in the banking rooms OF the institu-
ton, No. So Main street, upon Wednesday
January ~, 1887 at two o'clock in the afternoon
to act upon the following articles:
ARTICLE Ito hear and act upon the annual re-
port of the Treasurer and Auditors
ARTICLE 2-TO elect President Vice President
and Board of Trustees for the ensuing wear
ARTICLE $40 act upon any Other business that
many legally come before the meeting
tWM. S. BOYNTON, Secy.
st. JOhnsbury, Vt, Dec. IA, 1856 77-9
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-30
PEACHAM.

DIR. F. BLANCHARD il agent and correspondent
for the Caledonian. Subscriptions and items OF
local news left with him will be thankfully re.
ceived.
Elmer Ford and Cora Libbey were
married on Christmas eve.
Remember the annual meeting OF
the library association next week.
Geo. B. Harvey and Prof. E. III. Nc
Lachlin are taking vacation at home.
The drama, ''Neighbor lakewood, -
is advertised for Dec. 80 and 81, at
academy hall.
The telephone office at So. Peacham
has been re-established at w. FL.
Ashes store.
The price of wood has declined.
Good hard wood is being delivered at
81 go to $I.75 per run.
The thaw of Friday did not wholly
ruin the sleighing; but the roads are
left very rough and icy.
Among those on the sick list are
Mrs. David ChOate, Harmon Hand and
Geo. d. Blair.-Truman Martin is
mnch better.
Owing to the low prices that have
ruled for pork during two years past,
little was raised here this year and
there is hardly enough to supply the
home demand.
Christmas was celebrated at the
Methodist church with speaking, mu-
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-30
GREENSBORO.

w. Sawyer has not been able to be
out much recently.
Report says the new hotel will give
a house warming soon.
A. Smalley had six suits of furniture
arrive from Barton the first of the
week.
Mrs. Sargent Dow was run over Fri
day night by j. Simpsons team and
considerably injured.
Christmas was observed by union
tree at the Presbyterian house. Every
seat was full, the recitations were good,
the choir did themselves proud and the
cOrnet band surprised the audience by
their proficiency in the absence of the
leader. S. Pinny took charge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-30
SUTTON.

Miss Fenton has gone for the pres
ent to j. w. COlby's.
There is to be singing convention
held here next week, commencing
Tuesday evening and closing Thurs
day evening, conducted by A. r. Coles
of Barton Landing assisted by Mr..
COnant of st. JOhnsbury.
Another of the aged ones, Richard
Willard, has passed from this to the
life beyond. Richard Willard was one
of our most respected citizens. He
was one of the original members of the
Freewill Baptist church of this place.
There is only one of that number now
living. He was a man highly hOnOred
for his strict honesty and firm adher-
ence to Christian principles.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-30
RYEGATE.

M. r. GRAY is agent and correspondent for the
Caledonian. Subscriptions orders for job printing
and items of news left with him will be thankfully
received.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-30
The County Court.

The County Court.
The county court finished its work
Friday. The conclusion of the adul-
terry case, State VS. Kate Eastman, as
announced in last weeks CaledOnian,
was verdict by the jury of guilty on
two counts. The sentence was one
year in the house of correction, and
thither the prisoner was taken.
The following divorces were grant
ed: Mary Ella Hall VS. Frank A. Hall,
intOlerable severity; d. j. Saunders
Emily p. Saunders, willful desertiOn;
Ida M. Woodward G. A. Woodward,
adultery Kate V. Hitler Edward
D. Hitler, adultery Lillia P. Miles v
Leonard P. Miles, willful desertiOn ;
Hattie j. Lyman Edward B. Lyman,
adultery; Lucy III. Hurlbutt John
Hurlbutt, intOleIable severity Milo
N. Hudson Ellen E. Hudson, adul-
terry Marion M. Gammell Samuel
Gammell, intOlerable severity. The
number of new entries for divorce are
in excess of former terms of this court.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-30
DANVILLE,

CHARLES s. RANNKY at the railroad station is
agent and correspondent for the Caledonian. Sub
scripriOns orders for printing and news items left
with him win be thankfully received
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-30
LYNDONVILLE.

E. M. CAMPBELL is agent and correspondent for
the Caedonian. Subscriptions, orders for printing
and news,items left with him will be thankfully
received.
Leslie Pierce has opened a jewelers.
shop in the west end of Nichols block.
The band will give a New Years
concert at Chase's hall, Lyndon Corner
next Saturday evening.
About 80 couples attended the prom
made concert at Music hall last Satur-
day evening. About 20 couples came
by team from st. Johnsbury.
The savings bank now has more than
$175, 900 on deposit. Neither this bank
nor the National bank has lost dollar
since commencing business.
The invalids who went from this
place to California last fall are all re-
ported as improving in health and en-
jOying themselves to the fullest extent
of their capacity.
Christmas was celebrated at the
churches in the usual manner. Among
the fruits of the tree at the Methodist
chapel was an envelope addressed to
the pastor containing $l7 in cash.
The Good Templars lodge is having
season of unusual prosperity. The
meetings are largely attended and new
members are being admitted at every
meeting, and much interest is mani
tested.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-30
For Sale.

On the S. F. Shattuck place, in South Wheelock
about 10 tons of first-class Hay, tons of Dat
Straw, 2 tons Corn Fodder, 25 b1shes Corn on the
cob and 40 or so bushels Irish Potatoes. The Farm
is for sale or rent
j. W. M. SHATTUCK, Rxr.
Dec 2 1886. y
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-30
McINDOES FALLS.


Old Santa bOuntifully loaded the
Christmas tree on Saturday evening
for the little ones, and some of the
large ones were not forgotten. Among
other things were two flates of grapes
and other fruit, one for the new minis
ter and family and the other for w. R.
MOntieth, % years superintendent of
the Sabbath school here. Also a set
of Dickens complete works from the
academy boys to Prof. Locke.
Lloyd Kimball is so as to be out
again.
Mrs. Ophelia Paddleford is confined
by rheumatism.
The merchants here report an unu-
sually large holiday trade.
Mrs. Hight goes to Canada this week
to spend several months with her sis
ter.
Wood business is lively these days;
eight or ten teams are hauling to the
railroad and village.
Oscar Warden, who has. just return
ed from Kansas city, will remain here
abouts for about three months.
The Christmas cantata given by the
children under the direction of Miss
Dewey Oh Thursday evening last, was
a decided success.
Fred Ferguson and John Dixon left
for the west Monday morning, going to
Chicago together. Ferguson goes to
Iowa and Dixon to Minnesota.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-30
Notice.

Whereas my wife, Mary d. Noble having left
my bed and board without any just ause OF prov
ocation, this is to forbid all persons trusting
her on my account as 1 shall pay DO bills of her
contracting after this date. DAVID NOBLE.
East Hardwick, Vt, Dec. 16, 1896 1880
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-30
EAST HARDWICK.

William Sawyer has been i'll.
DIR. j. French has sold his team to
WOlcOtt parties.
Several of our young people went to
Greensboro Christmas.
Mrs. Clifford of Danville is stopping
with her sister Mrs. Davis.
Miss Nellie Hancock has gone to
Ohio as nursery gOverness.
w. Kinny is in town through vaca-
ton, also Miss Lizzie Adgate of Bur-
lingtOn.
Rev. Mr.. George delivered an inter
esting and instructive farewell sermon
last Sunday. He will spend the win
ter with a sister in BrattleborO. 1t is
hoped that his health will improve.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-30

DIR. Farr is gaining slowly.
There will be dance at the Elm
house Friday evening.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-30
WEST CONCORD.

o. B. CUTTING, at the drug store, is agent for the
Caledonian. Payments for the paper and orders
for job printing will be received by him at same
rates as at this office.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-30

A. S. LAUGHLN, jeweller. is agent for the Gale
DOMAIN. Payments for the paper and orders for
job printing will be received by him at rates
as at this Office.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-12-30
BOSTON WEEKLY JOURNAL.
A New Volume Jan. I, 1887.
ONE DOLLAR A YEAR
NEW ENGLAND READERS.
Nncluding POstage.l

A weekly newspaper of thirty-six long column
filled with news and information and adapted
the varied wants of
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-03-13


TODAY is Mardi Gras, the day tina,
ancient Rome once celebrated in such
regal splendor.
This wise remark is from the histo.
rian OF the Nashville Union. He couldn ),
well have crowded more ignorance on
the subject into three lines. The Sa-
tarnalia, Or festival OF Saturn. to which
the modern carnival bears some resem-
blance, was celebrated by pagan Rome
seven days in December. The carnival
is Catholic festival preceding the
forty days fast OF Lent. 1t is celebrated
IN all cities peopled by Latin Catholics
but, at one time, with greater splendor
IN Rome and Venice than elsewhere
The French name, Mardi Gras, (fat
Tuesday Tor the last day of the carni
val, is in common use in this country.
because it comes to us from New Or
leans.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-03-13
CANCER OF THE TONGUE.
A Case Resembling that Of Gen. crar

Some ten years ago had a scrofulous
sore on my right hand which gave me
great trouble, and under the old-time
treatment healed up, but II had only
been driven into the system by the use
OF potash and mercury, and in March,
1857, lt'broke out IN my throat. and
concentrated in what some of the doc.
tors called cancer, eating through my
cheek, destroying the roof OF my mouth
and upper lip, then attacked my tongue.
palate and lower lip, destroying the
palate and under lip entirely and hall
my tongue, eating out to the top of nv
lett cheek bone and up to the left eye.
l could not eat any solid food, but sub
sisted on liquids, and my tongue was so
far gone could not talk. Such was nv
wretched, helpless condition the first OF
last October (18S4), when my friends
commenced giving me Swift's Specific.
In less than a month the eating places
stopped and healing commenced, and
the fearful aperture in my cheek has
been closed and firmly knitted together.
a process OF a new under lip is pro-
crossing finely, and the tongue which
was almost destroyed is being recovered,
ard 1T seems that nature is supplying a
new tongue. | can talk so that my
friends can readily understand me, and
can also eat solid food again. II any
doubt these facts, would refer them 10
Hon. John II. Tralor, State Senator
OF this district, and to Dr. T. S. Brad
field, Of LaGrange, Ga
Mrs. MARY L. CONFER.
LAGRANGE, Ga, May IA, 1885.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases
mailed free.
Address THE Specific Co., Draw
er 3, Atlanta, Ga. 157 w. 23d ST.,
New York.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-03-13
TOO MUCH TEXTBOOKS.

The leading article in the s. w. p,
y. Journal for this month has note al
It's head signed Eds which begins
with this sentence: "The following il
a letter written by Mr.. Edwards PIERRE
pont, United States minister to Eng.
land, to his son who is at Oxford Eng
land at school"
We are shocked that the young gen
tlemen who conduct the Journal should
fall into such palpable blunderas this.
Mr.. Peirrepont was appointed to repre-
sent this country at the court of st.
James by Grant towards the close of his
second term, and has not held the
office lor ten years. The office having
been subsequently filled by so conspic-
uous literary figure az James Russell
Lowell, renders the blunder particular
Iy inexcusablc in College students.
1t is this neglect OF current events
and an exclusive application to text
books that makes the average college
graduate so wise in his own estimation
and so stupid to the rest of the world.
Some OF the young men connected
with the Journal, we know, are not
to this criticism, but the
shove is an evidence that they are not as
llert as they should be.
Every young man who wants first
class education and desires to be abreast
Of the world when he begins life in ear
nest, should read at least two good daily
papers. 1t is an indispensable part of
MS education.