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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-12-25
AWHILE.


Salma Davis was in Bakersfield over
Sunday
Jacob Trussell of Peacham was in Dan
vile on Saturday.
Frank Collins of Harvey's Hollow is
working at st. .JohnSbury.
Miss Merritt of Peacham is visiting
her sister, Mrs. A. b. Hoyt.
Mrs. William Adams of South Danvile
is visiting relatives in Troy, N. y.
Mr. Edison of Marshheld, formerly
leader of the Danville band, was i'll town
last week
The Danvile sextet will hold 4 promo
made concert at the Town hall next
Wednesday evening, Dec. 81.
Miss Lena Shipman, who attends
school at Montpelier, is passing the
Christmas vacation at home.
William Weeks has a sing at the Meth
odist vestry every Saturday evening.
Everybody is invited to come.
William Hoyt has sold his farm to
Charles Crane. He has bought n place
in Cabot and will move there soon.
Rev George Burnham of Holland, the
former pastor of the Methodist church
here, was in town the first of the week.
The adjourned business meeting of the
Congregational church and society will
be held at the veStry on Saturday, Dec.
81, at 2 p. m.
Next Sunday at the Congregational
church will be the time for the Christmas
services, which did not come off last Sun
day, on account of the illness of Mr..
Stuart.
Oliver McCosco, who has been living
for a few years in st. Johnsbury, bought
his fathers farm this fall. He has re-
paired the buildings and is carrying on
the place.
A reception will be given to Mrs. Pope
at the new library building, Thursday
evening, Dec. %, at 7.3O o'clock. This
will be the formal opening of the library
and all are invited to be present.
The Congregational church and society
holds sociable at the Town hall on
Wednesday afternoon and evening, Dec.
"a, with a supper. The Christmas tree
exercises will occur in the evening.
For three davs last week, the mail to
carried by hand-it being impossible for
a horse to get through the snow drifts;
a great deal of shovelling had to be done
before the road was paSsable.
George Eaton, well-known in ali this
vicinity as the editor of the Danville
North Star, is seriously i'll with consump-
ton at his home in Troy, N. Y. Mrs. L.
TruSsell, his aunt, left for Troy Tuesday
and p. T. Walker, his father-in-law, ex-
poets to go there Wednesday.
The blow of last Thursday and Friday
was the severeSt STERN that has been in
Danvile for a long while. The tempera-
ture was below zero and the wind blew
a hurricane, piling up the snow and max
ing travel almost impossible for forty
eight hours. 1t was some time before the
roads could be broken out, and in the
western and northern parts of the town,
people were literally showed in. So far
this month, the thermometer has stood
below zero thirteen times, making this
one of the so called "old fashioned" win
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-12-25

Instructor Harris is spending the
holidays at his home in Waterford
The Woman's auxiliary give an
entertainment at the Association
building on New Years night
The braves of Chief Harris tribe
made their first public appearance
last Friday night in genuine Sioux
ghost dance in the V M c. A. gym
nasium. Very picturesque they were
i'll their war paint, a dozen or so
braves, representing educational and
business interests of the reservation
Their performance consisted of a
well-timed and exceedingly vigorous
dumb bell drill, work on the parallel
and horizontal bars and vaulting
horse, closing with rum The class
showed good results from their short
training, especially to those who saw
them at the beginning of their sea-
sons work Refreshments were pro-
vided after the exercises blythe ladies'
auXIliarV
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-12-25
THE SOCIAL QUESTION AGAIN.

The recent letter of sc L. S." deserves
more than passing notice. There is
wide difference of opinion as to the mea&
ing of the term ''going into society" an
to what the word sociability implie
and it is uncertain whether what consf
tutes proper amusement will ever be Sc
tied, but it must be confessed that q
have earned the reputation of being II
dull town in a social sense, and this Il
often regretted by many who are We
acquainted with our people and knos1
the capacity of our village for being
pleasant social place of residence. Socia]
life in st. Johnsbury appears to havl
been relegated to the church sociable:
musical and literary entertainments
semi-public receptions given in pleasant
public places, under various auspices and
formal committees, and it is possible
that in the increase of societies both
religious and secular and all striving I'd
encourage social enjoyment i'll various
ways, that it has been forgotten that
true social life begins and ends In the
home and cannot be successfully initiated
anywhere else. Church sociables run ap4
parently for making money are apt to be
disappointing from a social point OF
view, and possibly the same friendly
criticism would apply to results of recep-
tions given by various societies, at the
same time these lines must not be con
ctr rt1aI he
efforts of the cordial people who get up
these entertainments.
1t is singular fact that for n village
containing so many pleasant homes
where live so many cordial, hospitable
people, who are ready to do anything
for the moral and religious welfare of
our young people, that the same homes
and houses are almost practically closed
to independent informal social life. Why
there should be SO little socia bilty in the
homes of our village, it is hard to under
stand. Perhaps we have got out of the
habit, no one is to blame, or rather all
are to blame. Objection is made to home
entert aiming on the score of expense and
trouble. Now sociability does not cost
one cent, as for the trouble, the world
has yet to accomplish anything without
that.
The writer is enthusiastic in regard to
st. Johnsbury being good place to live
in but like many irrepressible young
people enjoys the good time" and
makes these suggestions in reply to the
oft spoken query of ''Why is st. Johns
bury so dull socially" ?" Outdoor sports
and their accompanying social life, never
seemed to flourish and perhaps we young
people should thank ourselves for that,
but it would be interesting to note the
effect on our social atmosphere if our
homes were more frequently the scenes of
social festivities, rather than public places.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-12-25

Department Commander Mansur
has just issued general orders for the
state encampment in Burlington,
Feb. g. III. c. Bates of Chamberlin
post is chairman of the commit tee on
the report of some of the department
officers. w. w. Sprague is president
of the Vermont Association of ex-
Prisoners of War who hold their
fourth annual meeting and a camp
fire there during the encampment
Col. w. G. Veazey. COMMANDMENTS
chief of the Grand Army of the Re
public, will be present as the guest OF
the department, and a rousing time
is expected. A public camp fire will
be held at the Howard Opera House
on Thursday evening, Feb. 3. Be-
sides the commander-in-clI and
staff, other distinguished comrades
from without the state are expected
to be present and speak.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-12-25
RYEGATE.

Martin Nicholson has had very
severe cold, verging towards pneumonia.
Rev. Mr.. Garfield will celebrate his sill
yer wedding Jan. 1, 1891, at which a
large gathering is expected.
William J. Whitehill is confined to the
house with measles, and is dependent
upon neighbors and friends, to assist
about the stock.
1t required more than ordinay courage
last week in man, to hitch his team on
the snow rollers; some of the roads
were so learfullY blocked I'D
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-12-25

-Bristol's trained horses will be
sure TO attract a crowd at the Opera
house tonight and tomorrow night,
while all the children will want a
free ride at the matinee tomorrow
afternoon.
-Rev. q. O. Webster is located here
for the present and has been con
Quoting the weekly meetings at the
Railroad street Baptist church. Mr..
Webster is engaged by this denomi-
nation to do evangelical work
throughout the state.
Our store windows are unusually
attractive this year, and the mer-
chants vie with one another in dis
playing their goods. On the Plain A
d. ROwel'S attracts the most atten-
ton, while those of Fairbanks and
Bundy's are very creditable displays
On Railroad street there is always q
crowd in front OF T. c Spencer's jew
elry store, while Lougee Bros. &
Smythe's and Mrs d. A. Morrison
have a most artistic appearance
Local merchants report good
Christmas trade, but some think If
will not be as good as last year
owing to the tight money market
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-12-25

Congressman-elect Powers of M Mor-
risville has been invited to deliver the
annual address at the reunion of the
Sons of Vermont at Chicago some
time in January.
The oath annual convention of the
Young Mems Christian Associations
of Vermont will be held in Benning-
ton, Jan. 1913. Among the speak
ers expected are Rev. George A Hall,
state secretary, of New York; Dr. S.
E. Strong, of Saratoga; Messrs, H.
NJ. Moore of Boston, A E Atwater
of Saratoga, E. w. Watkins of New
York. 1t is also hoped that Cephas
Brainerd Esq, chairman of the inter
national committee. New York, and
F. w. Ober, general secretary, AL
bahy. N. Y, will be present.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-12-25
McINDOE,S EALLS

o. S. Warden is home from Great Falls,
Montana, on visit.
Miss Jane Sutherland visited friends in
WOodsville, n. H., last week
Miss Laura Gleason leaves Saturday
for Boston where she expects to spend
the winter
There will be a Christmas tree and
Christmas exercises at the Academy hall,
Thursday evening. The Christmas con
cert will take place next Sunday evening
Mr.. Winch cut the big squash Wednes-
day evening of last week; the seeds were
counted and found to be 533. Warren
Blair's guesses were 533 and 534 so he
took both prizes The guesses ranged
from 81 to 2000.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-12-25
SOUTH WALDEN.

No services were held at the Union
church last Sabbath.
Miss Sadie Carrick of St. Johnsbury, is
visiting at {. II. Browns.
Miss May Stevens teaches the winter
term of school at the Heights, and Lillian
Beals at the county road.
A promenade concert and New Years
ball will be held over the new store at
the Corner on the evening of Jan. l.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-12-25
A Wonder Worker.

Mr.. Frank Huffman. Il young man of Bur
Hngton, Ohio. states that he has been under
the care of two prominent physicians, and
used their trea tment un til he was not able to
get around. They pronounced his case to be
consumption and incurable. he was perSua-
ded to try DIR. Kings New Discovery for Con
sumption, Coughs and Colds and at that
time was not able to walk across the street
without resting He found. before he had
used half of 4 dollar bottle, that he W as much
better; he continued to IT and is today
enjoying good health. If You have any
Throat, Lung Chest Trouble try it. We
guarantee satisfaction. Trial bottle free at
Flint Bros. Drug Store
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-12-25
Death of f. II. Walton.

Hon. E. p. Walton died in Mont
pelier at an early hour Friday morn
ing. He was the eldest son of Gen.
E. p Walton, for 20 years sole pro-
prietOr of the M Montpelier Wa atchman,
and for 20 years more associat ted
with his sons. This son who has
just died was born in Montpelier,
Feb. II, 1912, was educated in the
Washington county grammar school,
in his fathers printing Office, and in
the law office of the late Judge Sam
uel Prentiss. On coming of age in
1888, he became a partner with his
father in the publication of the Yer
mont Watchman and State Journal.
In 1858 he became sole proprietor of
the paper, and remained such until
1868, when he sold the paper and
printing office to ] and ]. M Poland.
The Vermont Capitol published in
1857 consisted mainly of his reports
The second volume of the collections
of the Vermont Historical society
was edited by him, and later he un-
dertook the compilation and editor
ship of the Records of the Governor
and Council of Vermont. He was
the author of various addresses on
public Occa siOns, which were printed
in pamphlet form. He edited Wal
tons Register which was establish
ed by his father in 1917, till within
the past three years. He was an
earnest whig. In 1853 he represent
ed Montpelier in the legislature and
served in congress six years, begin
ming with 1856. He was a member
OF the constitutional convention of
1870 and state senator from 1874
| to 1873. He was clear and forci-
BILE writer and speaker. He was
twice married and his second wife
| survives him.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-12-25
EAST BURKE.
Mrs I'airbrother is better.

Mrs i'airbrother is better.
Judge Humphrey was sick last week,
but is more comfortable at present.
N. F. Parker, who has been confined in
the house with rheumatism the past two
weeks, was out again Sunday.
George Gilson, who has been logging
in Victory, hurt one of his legs quke
badly last week and is home for n n
days.
The revival meetings conducted by
Rev. Mr.. Walbridge increase in interest
and will be held during the week except
ing Christmas eve.
Rev. Mr.. Walbridgc preached in the
Methodist Episcopal church last Sabbath
nprniiig. and ii, tire congregational
church in the evening.
The Good Templars will open their
new hall with an oyster supper next FRI
day evening, at which there will be adj
dresses by the three ministers.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-12-25
Electric Bitsers.

This remedy is becoming so well known
and so popular to need no special mentio
All who have used Electric Bitters sing the
same song of praiSe.-A ptirer medicine does
not exist and it is guaranteed to do all that
is claimed. Electric Bitters viii cure all dis
eases of the Liver and Kidneys. viii remove
Pimples, Boils, Salt Rheum and other afcc-
tofsS osiuscd ny impure hIood.-NiiI drive
NJ falaria from the system and prevent well
cure all Ma1arial fevers.-For cure of head
ache Constipation and Indigestion try Elcc-
trio Bitters-Entire satisfaction guaranteed,
or money refunded.-Price scots. and 81 per
hottie "a Flint
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-12-25
Let Us Reason.

If any one who suffers from Rheumatism
would stop and reason moment before they
decide to purchase some remedy, they could
not help avoid any so-called cure that is sold
for ST. Figuring the retailers the iobbers,
and the manufacturers profits out of that
solitary dollar, and there is left not over 20
cents for the medicine. Aside from its repu-
tation, and the fact, DIR. Drumm ond'S Light
ming Remedy appeals to ones good sense
The price is So per bottle, and to any one suf-
fering from Rheumat tism it is cheap as it
is good and effective. Sent to any address by
DrumT1ond Medicine Co, 1880 Maiden
New
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-12-25
WHEELOCK.

Rev J. c. Nelson has sold his farm to
Sias Deos of Lyndon, for $500.
O. ID. Mathewson, principal of Barre
academy, is at home on vacation.
Alva Harris has moved to Barton
Landing, and ]. H. Ingalls, to Lyndon
There will be a donation and oyster
supper at the Town hall, Tuesday even
ing, Dec. 80, for the benefit of Rev. ]. c.
Nelson
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-12-25
IYNDONVTIIE

Mrs. H. B. Davis narrowly escaped be
ing burned to death, Sunday morning.
While lighting the fire the flames came
out and ignited her clothing, which
burned briskly for a few moments.
Fortunately she had on wooden shawl,
by means of which she was able to ex-
tinguish the fire. She received no flesh
wounds, but was naturally much fright
eued
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-12-25
ST TOHNSRTrPY CENTRE

F. H. Miles returns to Washington this
week.
There will he union Christmas service
and tree at the Methodist church this
evening
Jonathan Huntley and wife of Still
water, Mimi. are expected here today to
visit his sister, Mrs. E. E. Lyford.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-12-25

There will be a Christmas tree his
evening, at the Free Baptist church
At the Universalist church there
will be clldren's festival tonight.
There will be a Christmas exercise
followed by a tree at the Railroad
street Baptist church Wednesday
evening.
There will be a Christmas festival
at the Methodist church, Thursday
evening, at $50 o'clock Allpersons
are requested to bring their presents
to the church early Thursday after
noon.
At the Catholic church the Christ
mas services will begin with mass at
midnight Wednesday, followed by
services at s and 10 a. m Thursday
The musical order was printed last
week.
At ST. Andrews church (Episco-
pail there will be Christmas carol
service Christmas eve at 7 O'Clock,
with Christmas tree. Christmas s
morning at II o'clock there will be
morning prayer followed by holy
communion.
There will be service appropriate
to the Christm mas season at the North
church tonight with short sermon
bv the DaStOr Christmas r1uSic will
be given at the morning service next
Sunday and in the evening there will
be the annual Christmas concert by
the Sunday school.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-12-25
THE VILLAGE MEETING.

The call for the annual village
meeting appears elsewhere and the
voters will see that two important
additions to our village water works
are mentioned in the call Something
must be done to improve our system
and 1t will cost money to do it But
if this village finally secures an ade-
quate fire protection it will not be
money wasted. Let every citizen
think this matter over seriously and
come to the village meeting. The
meeting will be held at the Town
hall, Wednesday. Jan. Z. at O'Clock
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-12-25
ANNUAL MEETINC-

The twenty-seventh annual meeting of the
stockholders of the First National Bank of
St. Johnsbury. VT, will be held at their bank
ing rooms in St Johnsbury. Tuesday, the
18th day Of January, 1891. at one O'Clock in
the afternoon. for the election of Directors for
the ensuing year
JNO. c. CLARK, Cashier
st. Johnsbury. Vt, Dec. 2, 1890.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-12-25
Special Notices.
RuckIen,. Arnica saIve.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts, Brui
ses, Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores,
letter, Chapped Hands, ChilblaiuS, CornS.
and all Skin EruptionS, and positively cures
Piles, pay required. 1t is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction. money refund
ed: Price % cents per box. For sale by
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-12-25

The post Office will be open
Christmas day from 7-3O to 10 a.
m, and from 6 to 7 p. m. The car
riers will make a general delivery t
Z a. m, and the last mail will close
at D. m.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-12-25
CALEDONIA COUNTY COURT.

The case of Bingham VS. Osborne
Wards estate for damages by fire in
burning wood lot occupied the court
from Thursday until yesterday after
noon. About 80 witnesses were
used and the decision is reserved
The case involves about $1,000 worth
of alleged damages. The defense is
that there was no negligence in set
ting or managing the fire, and that
none of the property claimed to have
been burned was burned. The case
attracted little public attention.
George NJ. Powers, assisted by H. c.
Bates, for plaintiff, and Ide and Stat
ford for the defendant.
The case of the Lyndon Mills Com
pany VS.. the Lyndon Institute was
tried next 1t involves an account OF
5000 of wood furnished the Institute
The defense was that it was fur
nished under an arrangement with
Dudley p Hall, one of the officers OF
the mill company, and that it should
be paid for by said Hall and not
charged to the Institute Mr. Hall
was then president of the Institute.
Gleason and Bates for the plaintiff
Cahoon and Stafford for defendant.
Court adjourns tonight until Mon
day afternoon.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-12-25

The annual district meeting of dis
trict No. 6, l. o. o. F., will be held
with Connecticut River Lodge, MOI,
of Barnet, the last week in January
The lodge has voted to hold the meet
ing in McIndoes, and an effort will
be made to make the occasion second
to none. During the evening the
initia tory and three degrees will be
worked by the different lodges in the
district
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-12-25

beginning with Jan. 1, the Ath-
eneum will be open from - to 2
O'Clock in addition to the other regu-
lar hours This is a move which we
believe the public will heartily appre-
ciate
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-12-25

Mr.. Ford was at Lancaster, N H.. last
week attending the funeral of John Lind
sey of that place, who drove on the old
stage line which went through this place
before railroad times. He was an init
mate friend of Mr.. Ford's.
Albert Mason died at his home Thurs
day of lSst week after few weeks illness.
He mo1ed from Monroe to this place
about ~ years ago; before moving he
held many important town offices i'll
Monroe. He was 80 years old. Funeral
services were held at the house Saturday
afternoon, conducted by Rev. Mr.. Lang
ford of NJ ,nroe.
aTORRISVILLE.
A teachers institute for the benefit of
Lamoille county teachers was held by
State Superintendent Palmer in Morris
vile academy, Wednesday, Thursday,
and Friday of last week. Many promi-
nent educators of the state were present
and the attendance was large. Among
those present were Prof Putney of St.
Johnsbury, Supervisors Redmond, Rus
tedt, Taylor, Cilley, Booth, Prof. Camp
bell and Conant, Principals Beebee, lSaA-
don, and others. The program concehn-
ed the different branches of common
SCHOOL grade. and was .yery practical
w esday evening the lecture was by
Pi Perkins OF tl.sS. NJ, on Birds. :
In language, pronunciation, and velocity
this was nearly model, while i'll practi-
cal points, to say the least, the robins
and wood-peckers might well cry Hear,
hear'-however, the crows and hawks
take it. On Thursday evening many at
tended the lecture in the regular Morris
vile course which was on the question
H.,
Rev Madison c. Peters of New York.
PEA CHAM.
l. l.. McClary has a well-stocked store
of Christmas goods which it will pay all
to see
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-12-25
AMERICAN PIANOS.

have three upright Pianos that have been
used slightly but are in perfect condition that
/ want to sell quick SITS. 5000. $3.50.
either cash or easy payments, great bargains
Also three organs equally "a low. $45, $55
and 500. Call or write for description
They good ones.
J. H. CARPENTER,
No 10 Clinic A We ST IohnshiIrN
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-12-25

A social New Years dancing as
sembly will be held at the Opera
house Wednesday evening, Dec 81
with dancing from s till 2 o'clock
Spencer's orchestra furnishes the
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-12-25
THE SMITH AMERICAN PIANO,

The number of Smith American Pianos that
have sold in this village during the past
year is evidence that they good as the
best and the price reasonable Call or write
for terms and prices.
T. III. CARPENTER,
Clinton We
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EkGR AXlkG

Done to order gold, silverware, etc. Coins
engraved with any letter, name, emblem, or
design, for badges. medals, pins. charms
All work neatly and promptly executed.
Prices reasonable. Patronage solicited.
f II. CLARK,
u Factory St ST Inhns sInI1rr.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1890-12-25

There was Christmas tree at the Con
gregational church on Monday evening.
1t was very successful affair and large
lv attended