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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-07-05
Newspaper Change.

The Vermont Waterman newspaper
and job printing establishment at
Montpelier, was sold Tuesday by d.
w. Dixon, the owner, to a stock COM
pany to be known as the Waterman
Publishing company, comprising sew
eral prominent citizens. The deal will
result in the discOntinuance of the Ru-
raj VermOnter and the merging of it's
subscription list into that of the
Waterman. Arthur Ropes, the pres
ent editor and manager of the Rural
VermOnter, will edit the Waterman
under the new management which
takes possession today. While this
means the decease of the only distinc-
lively agricultural paper published in
the state, we have no doubt but that
Dr. HOskiDs will be retained as the ag-
ricultural editor of the Waterman,
thus making it the most desirable pa
per for Vermont farmers published
management the Waterman has main
tanned it's position as a clean paper,
and those who have differed with him
in the past on political questions will
join with his warmest friends in ex-
pressiOns of personal regard, and in
wishing him success in the future. Mr.
Ropes has many friends in st. Johns
bury who send him congratulations
over the change which brings him at
the head of the republican paper at
the capital. Success to the Watch
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-07-05
A Good Plank.

Gov. Smith got the ticket, and the
other fellows got the platform at the
Montpelier State convention, is the
way one of the papers states it. This
document will be found on the second
page. 1t embodies the position taken
by Mr.. Harris in his letter to Mr.. Ben
edict declining to run as candidate
for governor in relation to railroad leg
islation, especially as regards the free
pass-amOng- state officials business. 1t
was a shrewd move and it is doubted if
it would have passed the convention SO
unanimously had the delegates been
informed beforehand of what was com
ing. 1t meets with general approval,
however, as will be seen by the quota
tiOns from the state press printed else
where, and stands a better chance of
becoming incorporated in some tangi-
BILE form in the laws of the state than is
the case with most platform declara-
tiOns
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-07-05
A Clean Campaign.

On every hand is heard the state
ment, "This is to be clean campaign"
Good. So let it be. A campaign free
from personal abuse of all kinds will
be unique. 1t will not only protect
the candidates but the voters. 1t will
not only protect the voters of the two
great parties but everybody else as
well. This means that man who be-
lieves it to be his duty to vote the pro-
hibition ticket can do SO without fear
of being abused or insulted by those
with whom he does not agree. By all
means let us have clean campaign
and let the application be as broad as
the country, that no man may be him
dered from voting according to the
dictates of his conscience.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-07-05
NOTE AND COMMENT.

Prince Bismarck says that Germany
desires peace, but he is very fearful
lest France may disturb the peace OF
Europe.
The republican electors for Yer
mont will be III. G.. Wilson of North
Troy; H. R. Start of Bakersfield II.
c.. McDuffee, of Bradford, and d. j.
Stafford of Morrisville.
The republicans of the first congress
sional district met in convention Tues
day at Rutland and nominated by a
unanimous vote Congressman John w.
Stewart of Middlebury.
Gen. Lew Wallace, the author of
Ben Hur, is writing the campaign life
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-07-05

Mrs. DIR. Hubbard and sister Emma
Holton, leave for Peaks Island today.
Miss Lydia A. Paine of Pawtucket,
r. L., is visiting her sister, Mrs. L. K.
Quimbv. t ili.f
The republicans are raising funds
for new flag and expect to swing it to
the breeze next Saturday night.
The weekly prayer meetings of the
Congregationalist society have been
changed from Wednesday to Thursday
evening. EJt
The national bank of Lyndon has de-
clared its 47th dividend, a semi-annual
dividend of three per cent. 1t has
never passed dividend.
The democrats raised a campaign
flag Tuesday night. Henry Chase's
horse was frightened at the flag and
ran away leaving the wagon at the
hitching post.
A new platform has been built at the
depot and the inside will be thorough
ly renovated very soon. Repairs will
soon be commenced on the freight de-
| pot.
The "Buds of Promise" the little
missionary circle in the Congregation
alist church, gave the operetta "The
land of nod" at the vestry on Saturday
evening. The entertainment was one
of the most enjoyable ever given and
the audience room was we'll filed. The
little folks cleared $I4 from the affair.
Great credit is due to the Misses Char
lotte Lincoln, Florence Chase and May
Hubbard for the novel and successful
entertainment. The operetta was the
portrayal of visit of six little sleepy
heads to the Queen of the land of nod,
and what they saw there. The Queen,
with true grace, received her guests
the COLLINS, the dream sprites, and the
six little sleepy heads, who were
brought in one at time on wheel
barrow and laid on couches. The
henchmen were in haste to be off be-
fore the light of day bryke the en-
chantment, SO we were only allowed a
glimpse of that famous island of Nod.
The urgent appeal to partake of ice
cream and cake finally broke the spell.
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his own inimitable style. The paper
was very much enjoyed by those pres
ent. Rev. j. S. Allen presented an in
teresting article on CHOW to make the
prayer-meeting profitable to children
and young people," which led to a
helpful and entertaining discussion.
The subject of an additional camp
meeting for the northwest part of the
district was introduced by the. presid-
ing elder and the Rev. 1. P. Chase read
thoughtful paper on the subject sug-
costing Irasburgh as the place to hold
such a meeting. The sessions were
enjoyable seasons for the few who at
tended. The inclemency of the wealth
er probably prevented many of the
brethren from being present. Holland
was unanimously selected for the next
place of meeting on the 18th of Octo-
her,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-07-05
LOWER WATERFORD.

Will Woods has had his house paint
ed.
Samuel Morrison has let his black
smith shop to George Lowry for year
Mrs. Fullom from Brookfield is in
town visiting her daughter, Mrs. Will
bur.
Miss Bertha Ross came home Satur-
day, having been visiting friends in
Glover.
Rev. Mr.. Lamphrey's daughter Lu-
nette will remain at home during hel
vacation.
Thirty three of the good looking
people left here early Saturday morn
ing for Partridge pond. Fishing and
boating was the order of the day and a
good time was enjoyed by all.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-07-05
DANXILLE.

A. A. Fisher is here on his vacation
from college.
G. F. Haviland has returned to New
Haven, Conn.-Lyman Hunt is here on
visit.
J.H. Ripley of Providence, R. l., is
here stopping at the Elm house for his
annual vacation.
A. B. Hoyt got badly burned with
powder while firing the salute yester
day with the cannon.
There was large crowd here on the
4th celebrating, West Danville and
Walden coming by train and those
from Peacham with teams with quite a
number from ST. Johnsbury. Every
thing passed off according to program
without any disturbance. This is one
of the characteristics of Danville cele-
bratiOns
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-07-05
NEWS OF THE WEEK

No more dunning by postal card.
Under recent instruction from the
postmaster general, anything in the
nature of an offensive or threatening
dun, apparent upon an envelope, out
side cover or postal card, or conveying
the suggestion that such dun is inclos-
ed must be excluded from the mails.
A change of a vote in every 1000 in
New York state will give the state.to
the republicans in November. A
change of nine votes in a thousand
will change the result in New Jersey,
and change of seven votes to the
thousand will carry Indiana.
Mrs. Robinson, the Somerville muir
derer is to hang Nov. 10; a new trial
has been refused.
The big log raft is to be launched
this week and the experiment tried
once more of towing it to New York.
There are 900 logs in it valued at
$4,000.
The emperor of Brazil is so far re-
covered now that he takes regular
drives every day.
DR.. Mackenzie, the attending physi-
now says that he concealed the true
nature of the disease from the emperor
lest a regent should be appointed.
The Union bank Of Providence, R. l.,
wants 100000 worth of paying teller,
now temporarily resident in Montreal.
Carl Schruz, who is still in Germany
and was recently entertained by Prince
Bismark, is preparing thorough study
of Bismarck's career, and of its bear
ings on the political situation in Eu-
rope.
When Queen Victoria was at Char
Gutenberg she asked her daughter
what had become of the bath chair
which she sent her in 1859. With a
smile the empress replied, ''the emper-
or has been using it constantly ever
since he fell ill.,"
1t is said that the shares in the Suez
Canal which Lord Beaconsfeld's gov
eminent purchased from the ex-Khe-
dive Ismail for four millions sterling
are now stated to have value of more
than nine millions. 1t is further add
ed that by the sale of these in the open
market no less sum than ten millions
would be realized.
The treasury department recently
received half $40 note from Brook
Ign woman with an affidavit to the eff
feet that the other half had been chew
ed up by child. The next day came
an affidavit from q New York man,
containing half of 800 note, and stat
ing that the other half had been lost.
The two halves bore the same number,
and on being laid together the torn
edges matched exactly. They were
not redeemed.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-07-05
LYNDONVILLE.
The Prohfbs Ratifx.

The prohibition ratification meeting
at Music hall Friday evening drew an
enthusiastic audience of nearly 300
Among those who attended from
abroad were Mark Atwood of Danville,
Rev. F. E. Dawson of ST. Johnsbury
and Rev. Mr.. Farrow of West Burke.
Rev. Mr.. Taplin presided and Hidden's
orchestra with Miss Eaton, pianist, fur
nished the music. w. p. Stafford,
Esq, of st. Johnsbury was the first
speaker and gave the most eloquent
and telling speech of the evening.
Congressman BOutelle's resolution in
Chicago was particularly criticized by
the speaker. William L. Pearl of st.
Johnsbury followed with some very
ries, and George w. Penniman closed
with one of his stirring speeches. The
prohibition club organized with these
officers: President, w. P. HOughton ;
vice presidents, E. NJ. Campbell, G. E.
Smith secretary, E. T. Hidden treas
urer, Mrs. M. l.. +. Hidden. The club
will meet at Good Templars' hall on
Friday evening to complete the organ
ization and to lay out the work of the
campaign.
Wallace's circus the 18th.
Homer Wilson took flying trip to
Springfield, Mass, early in the week.
Miss Ellie Campbell left for Old Or
chard Monday where she will spend
the summer.
Our base ball nine won deserving
victory over the lrasburghs, Saturday,
by score of "a to IA.
The frame of Frank Silsby's new
house is all up and the building is
about ready to be shingled.
The Congregationalists held lawn
party last Tuesday evening with music
by the Lyndon cOrnet band.
The entertainment at Music hall on
Monday evening was we'll attended by
the Universalists and their friends.
The Lyndonville national bank has
declared a semi-anuual dividend of
three per cent. The Lyndon savings
bank has declared a semi annual divi-
dend of two and one-fourth per cent.
The wrestling match between Aus
tin Carter of Craftsbury, formerly of
this village, and James Mcdonald of
Victory was held in Music hall We'd
nesday afternoon before a small audi
ence. The match was declared draw.
The noisy demonstrations that al
ways usher in the glorious Fourth be-
gan soon after sunset Tuesday, much
to the disgust of every law abiding
citizen. An extended account of the
attractions here is given elsewhere.
o. G.. Chase took possession of the
Union house Monday. Mr.. Chase run
a restaurant in Pasadena, Cal, all last
winter and was also in hotel before
working on the railway. L. d. Shon-
20 has owned the hotel for 10 years
and does not know yet what he will do
in the future.
A new flag, 90 by 30 feet, was raised
by the republicans Monday evening.
The Lyndon cornet band furnished the
music. G.. HI. Smalley acted as master
of ceremonies and Prof. w. E. Ranger
made a little address in which he spoke
particularly of the significance of the
flag.
Ella Hubbard of East Burke was
quite badly hurt at the driving park
on the Fourth. AS he was slipping
the bride on his horse the animal be-
came frightened at the music and ran
over Mr.. Hubbard cutting his head
quite badly. The buggy was smashed
somewhat before the horse was stop
ped.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-07-05

The republican party has put good
ticket in the field and has carried the
protection idea to point hitherto un-
known in its platform. We suggest
now that republican campaign orators
devote their energies to the ticket and
the platform and give the history of
the past achievements of the party a
rest. Something besides pointing to
past records will be needed to GUST the
democrats from power.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-07-05
A Healthy Sign.

DTuttteOOTO 1tsTO8 HseII OeI8s.
The Vermont republicans have done
well, and better than the Vermont
democrats under the control of a ring
viceroy have ever been able to do, in
taking pronounced position, in accord
with the need of the times, on the
question of free passes and the proper
regulation of the corporate creatures of
the state. How much influence such a
declaration will have on the legisla-
ture remains to be seen. But the bare
fact that it can come out of a republi-
can convention is a healthy sign. and
worth enough so that, but for the in
fluence on the presidential contest, it
would command 5000 democratic votes.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-07-05
LYNDON CENTRE.

Mrs. Edward Petty died on Thurs
day of heart disease in her 32nd year.
The family lived on the stock farm of
l.. B. Harris and Mrs. Petty was Ca
pable and efficient woman. She leaves
a husband and two little children, the
youngest being only 10 weeks old.
The remains were taken to her old
home in Eaton, Canada.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-07-05

step in the right direction. The reso-
luton embodies the views expressed
by Hon. B. d. Harris in his letter de-
Ginning to be candidate for governor,
and was formulated by Col. Haskins
and carried through the committee on
resolutions by him, warmly seconded
by Hon. Hugh Henry of Chester.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-07-05

Tuesday night. They will stop with
E. H. Stone and Byron Wright.
At the election of officers of the la
dies aid society last Tuesday evening
Miss Ella Stone was elected president.
w. F. Kelley has had his hay scales
taken out and repaired, rendering them
as good as new. Perfect weight guar
anteed.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-07-05
EAST BURKE.

DIR. Dwinnell's people are at Glover.
1. d. Bemis and wife spent the Sab
bath here.
The receipts of the strawberry festi-
val were over $lS.
Miss Jennie Flanders is visiting her
sister, Mrs. VIM. E. Fairbanks.
w. B. Smith from. Worcester, Mass,
is at her fathers, Harris Smith.
Mrs. Nellie (Gage) Bixby of Man
chester, N. H., is visiting at her faith
ers, Richard Gage.
Heman Burpee has the measles
Mrs. Alice Dickerman is confined to
her room most of the time.
Napoleon Harvey has bought the
paint shop and the house occupied by
Carl AmidOn of II. H. Frye.
Miss Cornelia Bemis of st. Johns
bury is spending few days with her
grand parents, Mr.. and Mrs. d. w.
Gushing.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. McGinnis went
to West Burke Sunday to attend the
memorial service for their little Harry,
who died of diphtheria last winter.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-07-05
An UncaIIed for sIur on II. c. Fletcher.
.Lnh1l e Hnrris IN The Clir,uer-

Where is the usual political st.
Johnsbury Douglas, who hobs up bien-
nially for some state office Z Where is
the "familyn9 Are the elect extinct
or sleeping9 Possibly the kicking of
the CaledOnian has knocked the pOlit-
ical breath out of them. The state
was held yesterday, how
ever, and no political resurrection is
possible for two years to come.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-07-05
WHEELOCK.

Miss Rogers closed a successful term
of school in this village last week.
Frank Nelson and o. D. MatthewsOn
are home from college for the summer
vacation.
The convention held here last week
was we'll attended and was a success
in every particular. The proceeds
amounted to over $50.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-07-05
CABOT.

Frank Brown of Boston has been
visiting in town.
w. p. Whittier went to Boston
Thursday, to consult DR.. Derby, the
occulist.
Miss Lizzie Knapp of Mortified,
spent Sunday in town, the guest of
Mrs. B. P. Elmer. Miss Knapp and
Mrs. Elmer started Monday for car
riage drive to the White Mountains.
The five-months-old daughter of
Fred Marsh was very i'll last week with
brain fever, and was considered dam
gerously so until Sunday when she
was pronounced better.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-07-05
HARDWICK.

Dorman Bridgman has sold his in
terest in the Buffalo road quarry to
the other partners in the Hardwick
Granite company. Mr.. Bridgman's
health compels him to retire from
active business.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-07-05

The expression in the state platform
on the railroad question voices the
sentiment of the people on this subject,
and its adoption marks a noteworthy
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-07-05
SUTTON.

Last Sabbath was successfully OBJ
served as children's day.
Miss Eta Whipple closed very
successful term of school last Friday.
About 100 attended the lawn party
at II. A. Blake's Saturday. A very
pleasant time was enjoyed.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-07-05
McINDOES FALLS

George Ranney caught a string of
five black bass Monday morning that
weighed Is pounds. The largest fish
weighed CT pounds.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-07-05

The orators at the county convention
on Tuesday flatted from the key given
them in Rev. Mr.. Frost's opening
prayer. "
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-07-05
CONCORD CORNER.

Rev. Joel A. Wright of Wentworth,
N. H., has been ordained by the Free
Baptists aud has taken the pastorate
of the church here.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-07-05
SHEFFIELD.

David Wood is building an addition
to his barn.
Nina Aver receives pension of $l4
per month and back pay to the amount
of $1,000.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-07-05
The Tenperance Picnic.

Hundreds of people spent the day at
the grove and listened to some stirring
blows for temperance struck by wide
awake and earnest men. The trains
from st. JOhnsbury brought 200 peo-
pie and many more came from other
towns. Rev. Mr.. Taplin led the sing
ing and this fact alone is evidence of
the enthusiasm of the gathering. A.
L. Cooper of Island Pond spoke in the
morning, urging among other things
an enforcement of the present temper
ance laws of this state. The after
noon speakers were Rev. Mr.. Christie
of Sheffield and Rev. Mr.. Farrow of
West Burke.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-07-05
The w. C. It. U. Entertainment.

The entertainment of the Lyndon
w. G. T. U in Music hall i'm the even
ing was fairly we'll attended and was a
successful affair. Hidden's orchestra
furnished the music. Rev. F. E. Da-
visOn of st. Johnsbury addressed the
gathering upon sour fore mothers"
The speaker dwelt upon the work of
the women in the Revolution, illus
trating his talk with numerous exam
pies of devotion, self-sacrifice and hero
ism on the part of the women. The
new declaration of independence was
read by Mrs. Hidden. Refreshments
were served in the hall and a prone
made concert closed the exercises of
the evening.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-07-05

The same ticket we supported last
week in issue of June %. We are
of the same opinion still.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-07-05

Who is Governor Stone of the St.
Johnsbury Caledonian going to sup
port this year II Burlington Clipper,
JuIV 3
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-07-05
Death by Suicide.

Death by Suicide.
Albert G. Blossom of Compton, P.
O., committed suicide Friday by hang
ing. He was in his 45th year and a
brother of E. FL. Blossom of this place.
He had been in failing health for a
number of years and committed suicide
as deliberately as possible by jumping
from the rafters of the barn with a rope
around his neck. He was surrounded
by all the comforts of a happy home
and must have committed the deed IN
der fit of insanity. He leaves a wife
and four children.
st. Johnsbury District Association.
A meeting of the st. Johnsbury Dis
trict Ministerial association was held
in the NJ. E. church Barton Landing,
June 25 and 26. Rev. j. S. Allen
preached acceptably on Monday even
ing from lisa. iv. 1. On Tuesday Rev.
III. w. Worthen read a very able anti
materialistic essay which called forth
many words of praise. Rev. L. P.
Frost gave "Glimpses of the general
conference of '8s from the inside" in
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-07-05
LYNDON,

inferred in the cemetery on the
"Street.n
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PEACHAM.

Charley EMERSON is home with his
bride.
We regret to record that the daugh-
ter of C. E. Sargent, whose birth we
recorded last week, died suddenly
yesterday.
The Guy concert is pronounced by
good judges much superior to the for
mer endeavor in that line. The audi
ence filed the academy hall only about
half full; but was very appreciative.
Almost every piece was encored and
the singers responded kindly. Our
own musical ear has not yet developed,
but the noises seemed very agreeable.
ST. JOHNSBURY CENTRE.
John E. Dana has been confined to
his house for some time.
DR.. E. D. Spear and family and Miss
Emily Beal of Boston, are the guests
of Moses A. Stevens.
Three of the fresh air children came
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-07-05
Notice of Probate of Will.

Notice of Probate of Will.
j. R. DELANO'S ESTATE.
- In Probate Court held at the Probate Office in
st. Johnsbury within and for said district on the
Sd day of July, A. d. 1888.
An instrument purporting to be the last Will and
Testament of Joseph r. Delano late of Hardwick
in said district, deceased being presented to Court
by Charles j. Bell one of the Executors 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 21st day of July,
A. ID. 1888, 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
Gessvey IN the Cauedon1a4 printed at 81 81:
hearing
By the Court, Attest
WALTER P. SMITH, Judge,
A true Copy of Record Attest
$500 WALTER p. SMITH, Judge.