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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-01-04
Cooperative Decisions.
In the Massachusetts, Insurance Commissioners Report for 1870
long article found under the above heading herewith give
a few paragraphs from the


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years regard Cooperative Assessment Associations
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organizations have failed during this period.
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Laws of Massachusetts, the strongest and best company
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CHAS. S. HASTINGS, Gen. Agt.,
for Vermont and Northern New Hampshire St. Johnsbury Vt
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-01-04
IRA SB URG.

Miss Margaret E., daughter of Judge
L. H Thompson, was married on Christ
mas day to George A. Sylvester of Nash
ua, N. II. The ceremony was performed
at her home by her pastor, Rev. F. B.
Phelps
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-01-04

The Congregational church in Peacham
celebrates its one hundredth anniversary
this year. The day of its organization,
April IA, being rather an uncomfortable
season usually for a celebration, some
day in August will probably be chosen,
when it is hoped that many of the old
inha bitants will return
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-01-04

and acts directly on the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system Send for
testimonials free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
~ Sold by druggists, rs.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-01-04

EAST CONCORD AND VICINITY.
H. R. Pratt is filling his new store
to it's fullest capacity.
The members of the M. E. church
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-01-04
GREENSBORO.

Colds and some sickness are beginning
to prevail.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-01-04

Charles Sanborn's daughter is
very i'll with pneumonia.
Charles Perkins, ST., and his sister,
Mrs. John Miller, returned Saturday
from visit to friends in the West.
Mrs. J. N. Craig was called to
Meredith, N. H, by the serious i'll
ness Of her mother, Mrs. A. P. Tracy.
Ernest Marcy had the misfortune
to cut his foot quite badly while
chopping wood for Corllss Merrill
recently.
Rev. w. A. Taylor of Chelsea,
Mass, occupied the pulpit at the
Free Baptist church Sunday, and at
a business meeting held after the
service it was voted to extend him
a call to become pastor of the
church.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-01-04
NORTH DANVILLE,
Death off. W Bickford.

Joseph w. Bickford, one of the
towns oldest and respected inhabi-
tants, died last week Tuesday even
ing suddenly but painlessly. He
was SO years old and died upon the
place where he was born and always
lived. About three years ago he
was thrown from a wagon in ST.
Johnsbury and never fully recovered
from the effects of this injury. He
had not been well for the past two
months. Mr.. Bickford was a hard
working farmer and one who de-
voted all his energies to the calling
he had chosen. He leaves a widow
and three children, Mrs. ]. r. Frank
lin of West Derby, Mrs. John P.
Weeks and Frank E. Bickford OF
North Danville. The deceased was
a member of the Methodist church
at the Green The funeral was held
last Thursday and conducted by
Rev. M. c. Henderson.
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BLOOMFIELD.
THE GRANGE ELECTION.

THE tIRANGE ELECTION. At the annual meeting of the Grange, the election of officers was the business of the evening. The old officers were reelected, except where out of town or declined it. Howard Andrews, M.; Henry Foote, O.; E. N. Hawley, L.; A. s. Mansfield, s.; Charles Camp, A S. ]; Rev E. L. Whitecome, C.; F. H. Beers, L.; c. D. H. Kellogg, S.; Eugene Lake, G. K; Mrs E. Weld, C.; Mrs c. D. H. Kellogg, P.; MrssH. A. Andrews, F.; Miss Lefty Sagendorf, l.. A. s.
 MIR LAWRENCE RESIGNS.
 MT Lawrence has resigned as pastor of the Congregational church, to take effect in three months.
 The young people to the number of so were made very welcome at the hos pitable home of Mir and Mrs Edmund Weld, last Thursday evening. The good music, the congeniality of one Of the pleasantest homes in Brookfield made it the occasion of the happiests social gathering this winter and all returned to their homes regrettiDgsthat 1t was time to tear themselves away. s
 John Lee, who has his crop assorted 1t tho warehouse of $. E. Hawlcy, bas sold his '85 crop to New York parties tor 10 and centas
 Among those home TOT the ChristmasI
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vacation are Misses Henrietta Ru gles, Mrs Florida Kellogg, Misses Chloe Curtis, Lulu Williams, Miriam Taylor, Mary Collins and Inez Morehouse.
 The young peoples social club had q party at the home of MT and Mrs James Lee on Wednesday evening, December 26th.
 Rev Sylvester Clark and wife were the guests of Mr and Mrs R. l.. Clarke on Christmas day.
 An occasion showing the ad adsisability of a system of lighting the streets of our village, was the accidented collision of the teams of E. Weld and John Lee on Tuesday night, in which both wagons were so much broken that the owners were obliged to get other wagons to go home in. Fortunately no one was hurt.
 The family of A. H. Taylor are apend- ing the holidays at their old home in Whisconier.
 The Christmas festivals both at St Paul's aud the Congregational church were not marked by any particular change from previous years. Owing to pleasant weather and good travelling the attendance was good, nearly all the children being present and as happy as the joyous Christmas season usually makes the younger members of all Christian homes.
 Union Business College, Bridgeport.
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md like journals. It Is certainly improv-

Bishop Vincent, in speaking recently upon "The Church as Social Institu- tion," is reported to have said: "Our young people pass along our streets at night and behold the threaters, saloons and many shops ablaze with light. They do not pause at the doors of our churches. And why? Because they are closed, cold and dreary looking. tell you it is a great mistake. Let our churches be open 365 days in the year. Let there be no vacations. Then our young people will go to the churches and not to other places."
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KENT.

THE CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS.
 The Christmas eve celebration in the Congregational church was quite sue cess. Prof Turner's pictures are really fine and he manages his instrument very cleverly. After the lecture the children were each presented with box of candy and an orange and all seemed delighted. The church was well filled, the members of both the Episcopal aGd Congregation al Sunday schools being present.
 The Episcopal church was decorated with greens, and the white hangiDgs of the Christmas season. In the morning mon and Holy Communion and special Christmas hymns, an anthem and 8 special TeDeum. In the evening the Sunday school held their Christmas carol tree. The service began with an open ing anthem. Then followed shortened form of Evening Prayer. Five carols were sung with the usual Christmas vim and joy. The tree was an exceedingly fine one and completely filled the entrance to the chancel. It was very tastefully dec orated with ornaments and showy toys for the children. The rector said few words about Christmas and Christmas gifts and their meaning and wished the congregation Merry Christmas. The children seemed delighted with the tree and the wee bits of ones did not hesitate to make their feelings known all through the service. All were specially delight ed when Rector Bielby called MT Lane and MT Edwards to him and asked them to commence plucking the fruit, while he read off the names of the children, and sent Masters Bielby and Barton to the various classes with the presents. After the fruit was all plucked the two closing carols were sung, the closing prayers were said and the congregation dismiss ed with the blessing.
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and poured over the pork. The next meeting will be held January IA at the residence of William Burr. ItWill be the annual meeting. Subject, an essay upon "Farm accounts by Joseph Adams. The subject at Judge Sherwood's was ssIce and ice houses" The fact was empha- sized that any ice house should have good drainage, but should be tight on the bot tom and sides. Some use salt hay for packing, which was said to give good satisfaction.
 E. T. Bedford sails for Europe January 2.
 William Jennings is very feeble.
 Herbert Beers of Fairfield, N. Y., is spending week with his parents.
 Miss May Lees is spending her vacation with her grandmother, Mrs Alvord.
 Union Business College, Bridgeport.
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sTEPNEY.

BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES.
 Last Sabbath was beautiful day, and an extraordinary audience greeted Pas tor Jones to listen to his memorial sermon for little Gertrude, Florence, Charlie and Mamie Biglow. .all of which died with in two weeks. The sermon, by request of friends, will be published in full an- other week.
 Preaching service, next Sabbath after noon at o'clock, as usual.
 Watch night service in the church on Monday evening at II o'clock when Pas tor Jones will preach. iAt the close of the services, coffee and cake will be served in the basement by the ladies. All are welcome. Come and watch the old year out and the new come in.
 TASHUA HILL.
 Services will be held regularly after January l, in Christ church, Tashua, every Sunday at II o'clock 8. m., and at Christ church, Easton, at ? p. m.
 Miss Dorman closed the school, Friday, December 21, for vacation of two weeks. The exercises consisted of singing and a fine Christmas tree well ladened with gifts for the scholars. The teacher re- ceived several very pretty presents from the school. John Ferris of Stamford has bought a number of Christmas beeves in this vi- cinity. Among them were the oxen of Earnest Burr and Fred Mallett. Mrs Agur Beardsley is spending the week with her daughter, Mrs D. A. Nichols of Monroe. Master Georgie Hayes has resumed his studies at the Staples academy in Easton Mrs Perry Hubbeil with her little daughter, Vera, are spending the holi. days in Bridgeport. MT Ensign and MT and Mrs Charles Gaines of Hartford, and Miss M. E. See ley were Christmas guests of Henry See. ley.
 Mir and Mrs John Johnson of Norwalk were guests of Mrs Patrick Lynch. George.K Clingan of "The Engineer l ing Record" of New York. and Miss Clarice Ciingan were home over Christ 1 mas with their mother, Mrs Thomas Clingan.
 Arthur Hull of Brown University ii spending the holiday vacation here. MT and Mrs Orrin Platt were guests o1 Ernest Sherman Christmas day. Mrs Coley Field is visiting her friends in New Jersey.
 Miss Ellen Hayes and Miss Berths Sherman of New Haven are guests O Edson Hayes.
 Miss Cornelia Slade of New Haven ii spending her mid-winter vacation at he home at Diamond farm. l Union Business College, Bridgeport. l Mrs Polly Williams died at the hom, of her daughter, Mrs Sarah Patterson | 4uC6udy, ACSCnOOA lCs ouu WdS UuIiCl Thursday, Rev William Cogswell o. Weston officiating. The bearers wer, six of her grandsons. The intermen was in Gilberttown cemetery, Easton. l MT and Mrs J. w. Treadwell visited friends in Lyon's Plains, last week.
 A son was born to MT and Mrs Georg, Bennett, recently.
 Service is expected in Christ churcl the first Sunday in January. Furthe notice will be given next week.
 MT and Mrs Hobart Mallett spent Christmas day at her mothers, Mir Sherwood's, in Easton.
 Union Business College, Bridgeport.
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In New Haven County.
SOUTH BRITAIN.


 THE BRITAIN COLONY IN NEW HAVEN.
 c. T. Downes has purchased a grocery bus siness at the corner of Broadway and York streets, New Haven. He will move his family there and take possession the first of January. MT and Mrs Downes will be much missed by the Britainites but they will add one more family to the Britain colony in New Haven.
 Union Business College, Bridgeport. Miss Ruby Pierce with friend, Miss Susie Mitchell with friend, and Miss Charlotte Mitchell are home from school for the holidays.
 Mr and Mrs H. P. Downs spent Christ mas with Dea and Mrs Hoyt. w. H. Pierce is home for s few days. E. L. Mitchell and family of New Haven spent Christmas with his father, N. w. Mitchell.
 Miss Helen Morrison of Brooklyn, N. Y., is with Mrs A. D. Munson.
 The Center Sunday school had their Christmas exercises, Wednesday evening, at Munson's hall. Christmas eongs and recitatlons were given by the children. The selection, 'sWhen Shepherds watch ed their flocks by night" and 'sMy pray er," were given by the choir. This was followed by generous and general dis
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Litcbfield { 'ounty News.
 WATERFOWL.

CHRISTMAS REALITY AT THE M. HEM
 INwAY & SONS SILK FAcToRY.-MANY
 HANDSOME PRESENTS GIVEN.
 During the Christmas week series of surprises were sprung on the foremen of M. Heminway 6 Sons silk Co.,, by the employees of their department. R. J. Moore of the spooliug department was presented with gold ring. John J. Galley of the spinning department was made happy by the presentation 8 solid attached. Alfred Stephens of the wind ing department with French clock and Louis J. Stephens Of the finishing depart ment with a gold pen and silver inkstand, James Sweeney of the doubling depart ment witha banquet lamp, and John w. Moore of the spinning department with a set of gold sleeve buttons. All the time the giving and receiving of presents were in progress the foremen were working up a genuine surprise on their popular superintendent, and on Monday at noon H. H. Heminway, in behalf of the foremen, presented to William H. Beers handsome solid gold chain. MT Heminway made the presentation speech in his usual easy way and paid high tribute to MT Beera, who answered:brief. ly, yet in manner which showed his high appreciation of the gift. Contractor H. William Warner got quite badly hurt, last Friday, while driving to Waterbury, by being thrown out of his wagon by the breaking of the shaft. MT Warner is so as to be able to get out again.
 At the semi annual meeting of the di- rectors of the Pythian Hall Co.,, held at the Pythian hall, last Friday evening, | semi-annual dividend of three per cent
 was declared, payable the first of Jan- | uary.
 Friday afternoon the Center school was closed for two weeks. Every child went home with a Christmas present
 Make their little hearts, glad siu the rS
 turn of Christmas day. c-si
 Joseph suffa, cur .sp9pgar
 whose store is in the, Pyth1
 his large stock of 1stoX
 ware cooking utensils,Etcl 1o1
 l, at half prices. MT Suffa nsbeTs l6
 New Year with this good news to tn
 citizens of this town for the reason tlsa'
 he is going to remove his place of busi
 ness from the Pythian hall to the Post
 office.
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retary's office, fair grounds, Huntington, on Wednesday. January 3, 1895, at II q. m., for the election of officers and the transaction of necessary business.-[E s. Hawley, secretary.
 Huntington, December p, 1894.
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STAMFORD.
DEATH OF CAPT woGLUM.

The many friends of Capt Woglum will regret to learn of his death, at his home on Tuesday. The captain had $ slight shock of paralysis few weeks since and fell down flight of stairs, re- ceiving injuries from which he was un- able t ) recover.
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rHn YARaERs' CLUB.

The Earmers' club met with Judge Sherwood, December 18. The verdict nj ansWer to the question of packiug pork proved that moat of fhe xnembers pac1ed fhoIrS In:sa1t md then madeS atrong brine
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mon. The subject being Christmas in S.ratford in 1724. Monday evening the Sunday school had their exercises with gifts from well ladened tree.
 Several of the prominent harbormen have been appointed committee to con fer with ore representative, to secure protective legislation at the coming meeting of the state legislature.
 MT Bradley is building an addition to his residence, on the corner of East Broadway and White street.
 Alfred Curtis has been seriously i'll with pneumonia. At this writing he is thought to be improving,
 Mrs William Curtis is visiting Mrs Capt Gray.
 Work is being pushed rapidly on the new store, building and it presents quite an improved appearance.
 Ms Lewis Curtis spent Christmas day with friends in Birmingham.
 Undertaken Frank l.. Curtis mourns the loss of one of pair of yellow kit pets.
 The O. U. A. Ms. gave one of their popular dances in the Town hall, which was largely attended. The swell dance of the season was held in Town hall, Christmas night. A large and fashionable attendance and a splendid time.
 Robert Taylor is home for the Loli- days, from his college in Worcester. Henrys Stratton, of Seymour spent Christmas with friends in town. $. H. Bunnell, who has been in Anso- mia for few months, has accepted an engagement in Minnesota, and leaves fer his new home, this week.
 The Congregational church Sunday school had Christmas tree, in the lee ture room, Monday evening. Warren Buck has gone to Virginia to spend the winter. Dr Cogswell and his brother perform ed an operation on Arthur Knapp for appendicitis. This is the second one. the first not being entirely successful. It was women's night at Housatonie Grange, Saturday evening, and the lady members presented very attractive pro- gram.
 Principal Chaffee is to occupy the new house on Main street owned by Benja. min Holmes.
 Rev Mir Manship preached in the | Methodist church, fast Thursday evening Hon Stiles Judson is building an ad. dition to his house. | Capt John Miller sailed on Saturday last for Hayti.
 | The hearing on application for Ii cense for saloon opposite the Metho. dist church will be held, Saturday There will be strong objection to the granting of the license. J. H. Allen has gone to Boston. | Judge Russell has filled Judge Tall. madge's place in the Bridgeport Probate office for few days.
 St Johns lodge, No. 8, F. & A. M., elected the following named officers at it's annual meeting, Monday night: W R. Bristol, ". M.; Fred Hotchkiss, s w.; Frank l.. Curtis, J. w.; E.Whitney treasurer; s. T. Jewell, secretary. w. H. Fryer and wife were treated to a genuine surprise party at their home on King street, it being the 10th anniver. sary If their marriage. They were the recipfents of many valuable gifts and the occasion will be long remembered by those fortunate enough to be present. Union Business College, Bridgeport.
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m old ma stsbls RsligiouS Hesald of Hnr11pzt has followed ths fashIon of the 1luncs an6 appsazs in maGAzies foxm. in iI,S 1ha outIeek, osuIzsr atisnsllss
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SOUTHPORT.

HALLS BLOCK BURNED.-WORSTF FIRE IN
 YEARS. $l5, ,00O LOSS.
 Wednesday morning at 12 15 the bell of Trinity church rang an alarm of fire. The village was soon astir. It was found that the store of the Pike estate, occu- pied by Charles Oihimichin, was on fire. The fire was discovered by Charles Banks, who at once awoke the neigh bors, and they endeavored to put out the flames, but without success. Then MT Banks sounded an alarm. The flames gained headway, and remarkable head of flames. It was apparent that the whole block, consisting of eight stores. would have to go. The crowd, which was constantly increasing, turned it's at tention to the contents and began remov- ing the goods. Everything valuable was gotten. out. Then attention was turned to the harness store of J. Mooney, also an occupant of the building. It was seen by this time that the building was | doomed. Almost everything of value was lCtuoSCu' AhO StoSOAy 0ASo HI UhC | building, was emptied of it's contents.
 The wind was north and carried the flames overy the building of Charles Jen- nipgs and scattered sparks over two schoners lying at the dock. Canvas was soon spread over the buildings, and this was soaked with water. The Fairfield l fire department arrived on the scene, did good work in subduing the flames. The fire had now spread to the large brick building owned by Hall, and in a short time it was a mass of boiling flame. The house of c. c. Perry was nfire sey- eral times but saved with difficulty. The buildings and contents are total loss, but little being saved. The loss will amount to about $15, ,000; partly insured
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The annuA1 tneet flla Jilpn A1 '. riculturaI Society III ill "
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BRIDGEPORT,

Andrews church, Epiphany, January G. morning service.
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THOSE MAMMOTH PoRKERs.

MT Wildman informs your correspond ent that there were only four pigs as we had supposed we had written instead of five and that the weight should have been I745 instead of 1545. He thinks the weighers meant to have that treat or bet on him, no matter what story the scales told, and we should not be surprised if there was little 4smonkeyiDg'' at his ex- pense. We advise Brother Whitman the next time to keep his eyes on the boys. But there is no question that they were beauties and about as fat as porkers could be.
 John Hopeon, IT,, spent Christmas with his parents in Kent.
 Miss Flora Mallory Is much better and Miss Jacobs, her nurse, has gone to New Haven and Willimantic for the holidays. Miss Jacobs has given most excellent satisfaction to all concerned.
 The villsge school has closed for two weeks vacation.
 Rev MT Johnson from New Milford ex- changed with Rev B. N. Wright. Sunday, December 10.
 Rev V. N Blelby is expected to presoa] n thu Union chspel II BullS BrNge, Sunday afternoon, January 2. at 1.30 b'clock
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CHRISTMAS AT CHRIST CHURCH.

Christ church has been handsomely decorated for Christmas and Sunday the rector preached very interesting ser mon. The subject being Christmas in S.ratford in 1724. Monday evening the Sunday school had their exercises with gifts from well ladened tree.
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Just before Christmas VIC closed out from several large manufacturers some complete lines; these all must go and the price has been fixed accord ingly.
 Cost has not been considered on any one special garment. This is simply . Grand Closing sale of our Winter gar ments. The Jackets we are to sell at $7.50 If we were to order them-we would have to get S15 f them. Several good things left in Mems Smoking Jackets and Louuging robes; they will go in the same way with the price lessened about one-third. ltss.sW0MEN'SasWRAPPERS. 3s n
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Mr Ira F. Wetmore, prominent real estata aGent Of San Angelo, Texas, has med Chamberlainss Collie, Cholera and DiAffhea Hemedy III tho family for sev- er4I years TT Occasion required, md alNa8e With perfect succeas. He saye: ssI Ind t II perfoct cum for Our baby Wlxcn froubled syikfh C0lie IT (ly ysentery.