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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-02-07
ST. IoHNsRI1RY EAST


John McGinnis lost a cow worth
$50. He thinks she slipped on the
ice
Capt. Ford at the Grout farm has
received car of posts and will fix
up that fence"
John Drew fell from the high beams
the other day and was laid up for
some time, but no bones broken
Elderly people should let the boys
do the climbing
F. E. and 0. F. Russell have sold
their big horses to M. ]. Russell of
St. Johnsbury, and it seems like los
ing old friends. Your correspondent
has often seen them when harnessed
for work spring through the door,
out into the road, prancing like colts,
and then without a word from their
master turn and deliberately walk
back to the wagon and place them
selves by the pole to be hitched on
The winter term of school closes
tomorrow Much credit is due Car
RE Griswold, Jennie Lyon, Carrie
Merchant, Annie Potter, Winnie
Drew, Wallie Richards and George
and Fred Lyon for having had no
absent marks Also Minnie Richards
who has had no absent or tardy
marks this term. Annie Potter, Fred
Lyon and Wallie Richards have not
been absent during the year, and
frankie Knapp only one half day.
Miss Nellie E. Colby of Lyndon has
taught the last three terms very sat
isfactOrily.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-02-07
QUARTERLY CONFERENCE.

At the last quarterly conference of
the Methodist church on Monday
evening officers and committees were
chosen for the coming year. These
officers were chosen: Treasurer, c.
H. Marshall; assistant, E. N Ran
dali; Supt. of Sunday school, A. L.
Bailey; Stewards, Caleb Marshall, ].
c. Morrison, A. L. Bailey, George P.
Moore, A. c. Prior, Curtis Bagley,
A. c. Harvey, H. M. Aver, Harry
Blodgett, Cyrus Sargent, George
Ranney, E. n. Randall.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-02-07
SOUTH RYEGATE.

Celebrating Robert Burns Birthday.
The 3Oth anniversary of the birth
day of Robert Burns was duly OBJ
served by Clan Farquharson, No. 8,
on the oath inst in Depot hall. The
room was filled to overlooking. A
special train from Wells River brought
up 26 folks and big team came
down from from West Barnet with
"a more 1t took the latter party
over three hours to come down and
whether they ever got home or not
we have not heard The program of
two hour duration consisted mainly
of Scotch songs by William Miller of
ST. Johnsbury, Mrs. Norie of Barre
and Mr.. Glennie of Montpelier. The
clans piper, Mr. Mckay, was present
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-02-07
CABOT.

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Austin have
been visiting friends in Barre.
Miss Nettie Knights has been visit
ing her sister, Mrs LamsOn
N. B. Rogers has engaged to work
for Emory Clark during the coming
season.
Mrs. H. A. Russell was called to
Connecticut last Thursday to attend
the funeral of a nephew.
State Superintendent Palmer's lee
ture last Friday evening was well
attended and favorably received.
Among the arrivals in town dur
ing the past week were Clement Co
burn, T. H. Wilson of Bethel, Mrs. B.
P Elmer of Barre and Miss Florence
Haines of Waterbury,
A young peoples society of Chris
tian EndeavOr was organized on
Tuesday evening by the members of
the Congregational church. Miss
Abbie Hatch was chosen president
and Sunday evening fixed for the
time of the meetings.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-02-07

which appears in another column,
will be worth the attention of any
person who can fill the place, especial
" if health and taste should induce
him to make his home in one of the
most health-giving sections of Cali
fornia. The Vaca valley is equal to
any and superior to most of the ia
nous fruit valleys of that state. A
description of this valley can be seen
at this office
The bill making the bureau of ag-
riculture an executive department
and its head a cabinet officer has
passed both branches of Congress
1t seems to be understood that War
ner Miller, the republican candidate
for governor in New York last fall,
will be placed at its head. Mr.. Mil
Ter, it is believed, will render impor-
tant aid to the agricultural interests
of our country. He is wood pulp
manufacturer and a strong believer
in the tariff policy of the party of
which he is an honored member
A German lieutenant will soon ar
rive here to secretly inspect our mill
tary system and it is now announc-
ed that Baron Won Stomberg, an of
ficer of high rank in the German
army, was present incognito at the
Zalinski dynamite gun tests a few
days ago. German officers have
actually been serving as sailors in
our navy and then deserving and the
same trick has been played in our
army This is not very respectable
business on the part of the Germans,
but we hope they will never have oc-
casiOn to use their information in
war against the United States.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-02-07
PEACHAM.

Asa Sergeant is failing rapidly.
H. A. Sanborn lost a nice heifer
Friday.
Rev. H. M. Andrews New York
address is 231 E. 14th st.
The band advertises promenade
concert for the night of closing the
spring term of the academy.
Rev. Mr. Williams of Jericho, gave
us first-rate sermon at the Congre-
gational church last Sunday.
The promenade concert on Friday
evening was well attended About
25 of the promenaders took supper
with landlord Atwell after the con-
cert.
There is considerable religious in
terest manifested in the district of
Ewell's Hollow. Meetings have been
held there every evening for about a
fortnight, under the guidance of Rev.
Mex enzie, and numerous conversions
are reported.
News has recently come to us of
the death of one who was born and
bred in Peacham. Augustus Partridge
died at Buda, ILL.,, Dec. 16, aged
about 20. He was eldest brother of
Francis Partridge, Esq. He leaves
three sons, four daughters and a
wife, who is a sister of Mrs. Truman
Martin.
The Corner school just closed one
of its most profitable terms, Miss
Nellie M. Harvey, teacher The fol-
lowing scholars had no marks dur
ing the term: Kate Atwell, Bernice
Blanchard, Louise Bayley, Susie
Blanchard, Glen Morse, Merrill Heb
blethwaite, Bertha Pollard, Mertie
Robinson, Cortis Russell, Lottie Rus
sell, Jeanie Steele, Howard Hebbleth-
waite Bernice Blanchard did not
miss word in spelling during the
term.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-02-07
EAST HARDWICK.

One of W. S. Bailey's brood mares
dropped dead while at work in the
woods last week.
Monday morning the thermometer
at Henry Warmers indicated 40 be
low zero and 800 at Henry Deford's
Frank H. Underwood was fatally
hurt while chopping for c. ]. Bell
last week Wednesday, though living
in great agony until Thursday. He
was 81 years old.
S. Russell has left the village and
moved into the Henry Gilkerson
house-George Lamorex and wife
have gone to Montreal to take in the
carnival.-Miss Ella Cole has gone
to Johnson to work for H. Water
mana. NJ. Stafford of Barre was
in town Sunday.-Miss Leila Hyde
has gone to Johnson to visit H. w.
Stevens family.-Charles Brown of
Manchester, n. H., was in town this
week.-G. L. Johnson and wife and
w. S. Bailey and wife attended the
annual meeting of the grand lodge of
Odd Fellows at Montpelier this
week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-02-07
Application for License.
ROBERT RLAIR,S ESTATE.


STATE OF VERMONT, Caledonia District, s.
In Probate Court, holden at the Probate
Office in st. Johnsbury, on the 9th day of
February, A. ID. 1889.
George p. Blair, administrator upon the
Estate of Robert Blair, late of Barnet in said
district, deceased, makes application to said
Court for license to sell the whole of the real
estate of said deceased, consisting of one
hundred and seventy two acres of land, more
or less. with buildings thereon. situate in
Barnet aforesaid representing to said Court
that sale of the whole will be necessary for
the pa yment of the debts of said deceased, and
the charges of administration upon said rs
tate.
Whereupon, it is ordered by said Court
that said application come under considera-
ton and be heard on the 23d day of Febru-
airy. A. D.1SS9. at the Probate Office in St
Johnsbury; and. il is further ordered, that
all persons interested be notified hereof by
publication of notice of this application and
order thereon, three weeks SURPRISINGLY IN the
Californian printed at St. Johnsbury, before
said time of hearing. that they may appear
at said time and place, and If they see cause,
object thereto.
By the Court, Attest.
1891 WALTER P. SMITH, Judge.
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Probate of Will.
w. w. WRIGHT'S ESTATE.

w w. w NltJf1 Eo a
STATE OF VERMONT Caledonia District, S.
In Probate Court held at the Probate Office
in st. Johnsbury, within and for said district,
the 9TH day of February, A ID. 1889
A duly authenticated copy of the last VIII
and Testament of w. w. Wright, late of Bos
ton in the county ofSuffolk and state of Massa-
chusetts deceased testate, proved and allowed
in the state of Massachusetts aforesaid, being
presented to the Court here by the Executor
thereof, that the said copy may be allowed,
filed and recorded in this Court, agreeably to
the statute in such cases made and provided
1t is ordered by said Court, that all persons
concerned therein be notified to appear at
session of said Court to be holden at the Pro-
bate Office in st. Johnsbury, on the Odd day
of February, A. d. 1889, and show cause, if
any they may have against the filing and
recording of the said copy of the said last
Will and Testament; for which purpose it is
further ordered, that copy of the record of
this order be published three weeks success
sive1y in the Caledonian printed at St. Johns
bury, aforesaid previous to said time APP
pointed for hearing
By the Court, Attest,
WALTER p. SMITH, Judge.
true Copy of Record, Attest,
1891 WALTER p. SMITH, Judge
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-02-07
EAST RTRKE.

Rev. c. w. Morse made few short
calls in the village one day last week
Burke Mt. lodge installed the fol-
lowing officers Feb. 1st: c. T., N. l..
Parker; " T., Mrs. w. B. Godding
Chap, w. B. Godding; Sec, Mrs.
Myron Gibson; T. S., May Phippen :;
TT, Fred Stockwell; NJ, Frank
Carr; D. NJ, Mamie Stafford; Guard,
Lizzie Drown; Sentinel, R. Gage
The preachers meeting was very
well attended and very interesting.
Rev. H. P. Gushing gave dinner at
the Burke Mt. house Wednesday to
the ministers and their wives and a
few friends, over 80 in ALL A very
fine collation. was served, toasts were
read and responded to, after which
they all sang BLESS be the tie that
binds" Prayer was offered by the
Rev. H. w. WOrthen and the benedic-
ton pronounced by Dr. Burton.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-02-07
HIGH INSURANCE RATES.

The impression quite general that
the rates of insurance are too high
will be strengthened by the fact that
the Connecticut Mutual the past
year makes a heavy gain in its as
sets, adds to its surplus and pays a
larger dividend than usual, notwith
standing a loss of half a million
through Embezzler Moore. 1t is per-
haps known to everybody that the
insurance companies have the most
costly Offices and buildings in the
country. How would it do to divide
their enormous profits with the in
sured, not let one individual get
away with half a million?
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-02-07
NEWS OF THE WEEK.
Fifteen Hours in Bank Vault.

Benjamin c. Lum, book-keeper at
the New Haven savings bank, was
accidently locked up in the big bank
vault at New Haven, Ct, Friday
afternoon, and his whereabouts were
a mystery until the vault was opened
for business Saturday morning at 9
O'Clock. Just before closing the bank
Friday BOOk-keeper Lum carried his
books into the vault, and, while ar
ranging them, struck his head in
some way against a shelf with such
force as to render him unconscious
Shortly after Treasurer ]. P. Tuttie,
supposing that Lum had gone home,
closed the vault and set the time-lock
During the night Lum S family grew
very anxious over his unusual alb
sence and early Saturday morning
began searching for him. No trace
finally concluded that he must have
been locked up in the safe. Theparty
reached the bank just at opening
hours and when Treasurer Tuttle
hurriedly opened the door Lum hasti-
~ stepped out where he could get a
breath of fresh air, decidedly hungry,
but none the worse for his Is hours
close confinement. 1t answer to in
quirIes Lum said: Il feel first rate
and am as bright as dollar, but 1
was anxiously awaiting the opening
of that big door. When / recovered
and realized that had been locked
in, Immediately found the candles
and matches, and, lighting them,
made myself as comfortable as posi-
BILE" The bank was visited at regu-
lar intervals during the night by two
watchmen, but they heard nothing
to indicate that there was any one
inside the safe.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-02-07

and all enjoyed the strange music of
the bag-pipe. To the Yankee it
sounds unearthly but to the canny
Scot it is almost heavenly as it brings
to mind the land of his birth. Its
notes on this occasion prompted
some wonderful fine stepping. The
Scottish Clan was first organized at
St. Louis in 1878 by some wealthy
Scotchmen. It's object combines the
social feature and an insurance plan.
This includes sick and funeral bene-
mt OF So per week, including doctor
and medicine. 1t has organizations
IN nearly every state and in Canada.
The directors of the Farmers club
met Monday evening and decided to
hold a Farmers Institute at this
place Feb. 20 and Dist with three day
and two evening sessions Topic to
be discussed is the best cow and how
to breed her, how to feed her, and the
best method of setting milk The
best help in the state has been Sc
cured and some one from outside is
expected to lead these meetings.
Every man who owns a COW cannot
fail to be interested and will find it
profitable to be present
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-02-07
WEST BERKE.

Rev. H. w. Worthen of Barton ex-
changes with Rev. ] Morse next Sun
day.
r. Bradley has bought James Kim
balls farm formerly owned by Zenas
Brown.
Charlie Townsend has gone to ST.
Johnsbury to work in the scale shops.
Charles Martin went to Canada
last week to attend the funeral of his
youngest brother.
Rev. T. P. Frost of st. Johnsbury
and Revs. Donaldson and Taplin of
Lyndon will speak at a missionary
meeting next Tuesday evening at the
Methodist church.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-02-07
THE NEW INSAN NE ASYLUM.

There is little to be added to the
very full report given elsewhere of
the meeting of the commissioners in
this place on Monday evening to
consider locating the new state in
sane asylum here The strongest
reasons for so locating were present
ed by the several speakers and Mr.
Hazen added a clinching argument
when he said there were no reasons
why it should not be located here
The fact that the three important
counties i'll this part of the state
Caledonia, Orleans and EsseX-ask
to be recognized, added to the fact
that St Johnsbury offers equal if not
superior facilities and advantages in
every way to any place in the state,
should and doubtless will have
weight with the locating commission
Judge HObsOn of Island Pond would
naturally be in favor of this location,
and this is a case where we all most
gladly accept ''HobsOn's choice
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-02-07
Y. NJ. c. A. NOTES.

Y. NJ. G. A. NOTES.
w. S. Martin, q successful evange-
list from Newburyport, Mass, will
address the young men on Sunday
afternoon at 4 o'clock. Subject,
''Why we should search the Bible ?"
Boys business meeting Saturday
evening at o'clOck.-The February
Speaker gives a summary of the work
of the association last month from
which the following statistics are
taken: Visitors to the building, 200;
average attendance young mems
meeting, 40; educational classes, 10;
Bible meetings, 8; invitations issued,
400. During the month six calls
were made upon the sick, one person
was given employment and another
boarding place. worosefo pray
ers at the meetings and professed a
desire to lead a Christian life This
is certainly a creditable record for
the month
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-02-07
NationaI Garment Gutter.

st. Johnsbury, VT, Jan. 80, 'S9.
Having used the National Garment
Cutter it my work since learning,
can speak for its success and accura-
cy in cutting, and the issue every
three months of a new book of dia-
grams makes it the most valuable of
all systems | ever saw, for it shows
how to cut all the different garments
for ladies, gents and children.
Mrs. r. d. HARLOW, Dressmaker.
Parties wishing to see this system
should call on us at the Misses Bur
tons or address
STERLING & HOPKINS,
St IOhnShurY Vt
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-02-07
RYEGATE.

Frank Gibson slaughtered a hog
last week, Is months old, that dress
ed 653A lbs. A. Cochran paid him
TIC pound. Who beats?
The United Presbytery of Vermont
meet at this place next Tuesday. In
the evening there will be religious
conference, continuing all day We'd
nesday. The particulars and pro-
gram of the conference appear in an
other column.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-02-07
SOUTH WALDEN.

Mrs. Orphea Fuller died at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. T. N.
harrington, last Sunday after a long
and painful illness The funeral was
held on Tuesday, Rev. Mr.. Thurston
officiating.
The concert last week Wednesday
by G. w Foster of Woodbury. with
talent from Cabot and Walden was
excellent and well attended. After
the concert quite a number stayed
for q social time
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-02-07

Gen. Harrison has been flooded
with protests by letter and telegraph
against the appointment of Mr..
Blaine for secretary of state and it is
even limited that the president-elect
will reconsider the matter. The pro-
tests have come from prominent re-
publicans, some of whom are consid-
cred on all sides, as the best men in
the. marty
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-02-07
P4SSTMPSTC.

The friends of Rev. J. T. Buzzell
will give him donation party at the
parsonage on the afternoon and
evening of Feb. IA.
w. E. Peck having sold his farm
will sell his stock, tools, etc, at auc-
ton Saturday the 9th. He has a
choice lot of young horses, cattle,
sheep, etc
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-02-07

The locking of a man in the bank
vault at New Haven over night
would have had more significance if
it had been the cashier instead of the
book-keeper.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-02-07
TEACHER WANTED.

The Congregational church edifice at Vaca-
vile. Cal, has rooms fitted up for a private
academy. 1t is located in the early fruit re-
gion. that is noted also for it's mild and
healthful climate, with village and valley
population of some two thousand, and with
no institution of similar grade within thirty
miles The Trustees will offer liberal terms.
health seeker with the proper qualifications
especially one with a little money to invest in
an orchard. would find this enterprise worth
his notice. Address
$500 REV HENRY w ZONES
jan 25, 1889. Vacaville, Cal.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-02-07
LOCAL NOTICES.

Hints for people who have some
self-reliance and little money to lend.
An interesting pamphlet on West
ern investments, designed to prevent
disappointments.
Sent free.
The Kansas City Investment Com
pany, Kansas City, Missouri; or the
First National Bank, st. Johnsbury
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-02-07

enjoyed by the audience. A new
periodical filled with choice articles
was read by Edith Wallace and Ma
bel Strowbridge, which surpassed the
New York Ledger as there were no
continued stories
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-02-07
ST. JOHNSBURY CENTRE.

Edw. ALIENS recovering somewhat
from his paralytic shock and able to
sit up little.
Miss Lena Rowell of St Johnsbury
has started class in bookkeeping
in this place.
S. o. Todd left for Washington
last Saturday intending to be absent
until warm weather.
The singing school will be omitted
next Monday night on account of
the musical convention at Lyndon.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-02-07
WEST CONCORD.

Forty-two below zero Monday
and So above on Tuesday night.
Quite difference.
"Out in the Streets and a laugh
able farce will be presented at the
town hall Saturday night.
Rev S. c. Hayford of North Mont
pelier will occupy the Universalist
pulpit next Sunday afternoon.
There will be a donation visit to
the Methodist parsonage next week
Thursday and sociable at the vestry
in the evening
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-02-07
EAS ST LYNDON.
Starting a Creamery.

A very enthusiastic meeting was
held here Tuesday evening in the in
terests of a creamery A sufficient
number of COWS were pledged and
enough capital stock taken to start
one. Other towns will have chance
to receive the benefits of the creame-
~ and a meeting will be held at the
Church schoolhOuse in South Kirby
next Tuesday evening for the benefit
of the dairymen of that section. An
other meeting will be held here next
week Thursday to effect an organi-
zation and take measures to erect
and equip a building early in the
spring. Every dairyman in this sec
ton should be present.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-02-07
LYNDONVILLE.

The railroad ball held last Friday
evening was one of the most success
full ever held. About 14O couples
were present and more than 400 peo-
pie occupied the balcony. The music
by Eastman's orchestra was first
class, as was also the supper, which
was furnished by the Universalist So
ciety. Many railroad men and 9th
ers from out of the state were pres
ent among whom were William
Smith, superintendent ofmotive pow
er on the Boston & Maine railroad
and w. G. Tabor, master mechanic
of the New York & New England
road. A delegation of $50 came up
from St Johnsbury. The grand
march was led by Supt. H. E. Fol
som and wife and the march to sup
per by E. H. Blossom and lady. The
ball was complete success financial
ly and otherwise.
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deaths in the village district last
year.
Rev. c. S. Perkins, who is yet in
Boston, continues to improve in
health.
Miss Clara Thompson will teach
the remainder of the winter term of
school
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-02-07
Please settle.

The change in the firm publishing the Gale
donian makes the settlement of all accounts
previous to 1889 very important. 1t is ex-
pected that all who have such accounts will
see the necessity of the request and respond
PROMPTLY
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-02-07
WALDEN.

The snow rollers are doing good
work and the improved condition of
our roads is gratifying.
Singing school still continues under
the direction of G. W. Foster of Wood
bury. There is some talk of having
a musical convention later in the sea-
son