St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-12-06

Lyman Stanley sold some personal
property at auction on Monday which
went remarkably low.
A. S. Laughlin has just opened some
beautiful things for Christmas and
New Years presents. See his ad in
this paper.
Mrs. Nellie Wilkie, who has been a
useful member of society for the past
year, left on Monday for Montreal
where she expects to reside.
1t is expected that Mr.. and Mrs. An
drews from Peacham will occupy the
pulpit on Sunday. Mrs. Andrews will
speak OIL the subject of foreign mis-
sions.
Miss Laura Moore had the mis-
| fortune Monday to break her ankle as
she was alighting from a carriage.
There is only one bone broken and it
is hoped that the case will not prove
serious.
Ed. Emery has in his possession a
dime both sides being alike, with the
old goddess of liberty but the dates
are 1873 and 1875. Hundreds of peo-
pie have doubtless passed that dime
without knowing it's popularity.
On both Sunday and Monday even
ings of last week, Prof Elias Bara-
kat, a converted Syrian and native of
Damascus, gave illustrated lectures in
this place. His talk was full of inter
esting experiences, and his collection
of relics and curiOsities very good.
Mary Johnson has been very i'll for
more than three months. Her case
becoming more critical Il telegram was
sent to Wyoming for her only brother,
Walter, who reached here last Friday.
We are glad there is some improve
ment and hope that she may finally re-
cover. Walter has been in the far
West some five years and his trade has
been much about cattle from his youth
even until now.
EAST BURKE.
James Stafford opens blacksmith
shop here this week.
Mertie Walter is to attend the win
ter term at Lyndon Institute.
Luther Morrill, has sold his farm to a
widow and her son from Albany.
The st. JOhnsbury district preachers
meeting will be held here Jan. $3.50.
DR.. Fred Newell with his family
spent Thanksgiving at his mothers,
Mrs. j. b. Jenkins.
The village school commenced this
week with about 30 scholars, Nelson
Wood of Sheffield is the teacher.
There will be temperance concert
schools in the M. E. church one week
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which all are cordially invited.
WEST CONCORD.
Drowned His Way to Church.
Word was received here Monday of
the drowning in the Kellogg mill pond
at East Concord of Mr.. TillotsOn last
Sabbath morning. The young man
was on his way to church and while
crossing the pond broke through the
ice and was drowned. No one saw
him and it was not until he was missed
around the village that Il search for
him was made. Tracks led to the pond
and a hole in the ice showed how he
met his death. Mr.. Tillotson was I'M
married and came here from New
Hampshire.
The meat market is being moved
from the Dudley building back into
the large block.
There are several cases of mumps in
the village. The children are more
exempt from it than their elders.
George Brooks has returned from
Detroit, Mich, where he has spent a
year, to his family in this place.
Patrick A. Browne, Il shoemaker
from East st. Johnsbury, has moved
into the Dudley block, where he will
set up a shop.
Cutting & Snow have rented Par
sons grist mill aud are doing a rushing
business already. We are glad to
chronicle their enterprise and the viii
lage wishes them continued success.
Circuit, Wyman & CO., are ready
for business now and their new engine
is in position. They will also put in
machinery for making chairs.
George I. Higgins has bought new
Wilkes stallion in New York. The
horse is handsome brown, registered,
and will make a record in due time.
The apiarists Jared badly this season
owing to the continued wet weather.
l.. w. Russell received less than 500
pounds from his bees, which is the
largest yield in town is several
hundred pounds below Mr.. Russell's
average amount.