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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-01-18
NOTICE TO TAX PAYERS.

The nonresident proprietors of the town
of Barnet, in the county of Caledonia are
hereby notified that the taxes assessed by
said town within the year next preceding
his date remain. either in whole or in part
unpaid on the following described land in
said town, to wit:
A piece of land near Cloud Harvey's in the
west part of Barnet, containing about s
acres. proprietor's name being G. E. Whitehil1
One piece of land in the north-wes part of
Barnet, near the farm of Frank Somers, con-
tanning about 234 acres, proprietor's name
being Francis Convey.
Also, the Bean pasture, so called. near
Milo Lackie's. in the northeast part of Barnet
containing about so acrls, owners name
being Mrs. Lorenzo Brown.
Also, the Calvin Brown property at East
Barnet, present proprietor'S name Calvin
Brown, am so much of said land will be
sold at public auction, at the Town Clerks
office in Barnet, on the
26ih day of February, 1894,
at l O'Clock p. m. as shall be requisite to dis
charge said taxes with costs. unless previous
1y paid. ORA BISHOP,
Collector of Taxes.
Barnet, Jan. 16. 1894.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-01-18
EAST CONCORD AND VICINITY

Arthur Morse who has been very sick
with grip, is reported a little better.
Mrs. Archibald Higgins is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Hudson Sampson of
Whitefeid, N. H.
Frank and Harvey Fisher have moved
back from Lancaster, N. H, to the old
farm near this place.
c. D. Root is doing quite a flourishing
business again this winter, stocking his
mill with lumber. He has 20 oxen and
20 horses in the woods hauling lumber,
Mr.. Butterheld, the harnessmaker
while sewing a heavy horse collar one
day last week, accidently drove a large
sewing awl through his finger, making a
very painful wound.
The district school finished last Friday
night with an exhibition which was
quite a successful affair and did much
credit to the teacher, Miss Mamie Kel-
logg and the scholars. Good singing
and some excellent speaking by the
scholars showed that they had been well
drilled for the occasion. Ira Grant, as
sisted by Miss Kellogg, managed the
affair.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-01-18
LYNDON.

W. D. Nutting and wife of Brandon
have been stopping a few days at c. D.
Wilcombs.
Wells Ouirnbv and wife have returned
from Massachusetts, where they have
been visiting several weeks.
The Y. P. S. c. E. have received an in
vitation to meet the society of Lyndon
Center next Friday evening for pleas
ant social time.
Mr.. Nichols has rented and reftted the
room between the drug ST ore and Eaton's
tin shop, making quite an attractive
store. He has already put in line OF
groceries and is soon to put in BARRIERS
chair.
private telegraph line has lately been
put up and George Thompson, Horace
Locklin. Charles Parker Charles Hub
bard and Bernie Everett have each
machine connected with it.
An entertainment is to be given next
Tuesday evening, Jan. %, called the
Home Talent Concert" fine pro-
granme is prepared under the direction
of Mrs. D. n Trull, and the proceeds go
to swell the fund for repairs on the Con
gregational church.
Some seven or eight members of the
Christian Endeavor Society of this place
went to LyndOnVlile last nurSday even
ing to attend a sociable for the benefit OF
the Christian Endeavor Society just
started in connection with the Congrega
tional church of that place.
The ladies of the Methodist society
held an entertainment last Friday even
ing at the Congregational vestry, en-
titled aunt Jerusha BOWS Family
Album" The pictures were very enter
tanning, the costumes were well chosen,
and from the sweet face of mother"
clear through to the last grandchild,
nearly all were so good as to deserve
especial mention on account of their sue
cess in putting on just the expression
appropriate to the character they repre-
sented. Miss Cora Sargent kindly con-
sented to personify Aunt Jerusha. A
quartette, consisting of Mrs. Everett,
Mrs. Duncan, Mr.. Thompson and Mr.
Clark, rendered some fine songs. Cake,
coffee and doughnuts were served. The
society received over $40.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-01-18
LTNENBURG.

A case of smuggling IN town few days
ago; particulars next week.
The week of prayer has been observed
in the churches the past week.
We are looking forward with pleasure
to the drama next week, for which some
of the young people have been working
very hard to bring out, and hope they
will have full house as they deserve.
AS Will Wentworth was hauling lum-
Der from Silsbv's mills last Saturday
some part of the harness broke, and In
irving to rein his horses by the side of
the road the load was overturned. This
frightened the horses, causing them to
run away. They first ran against the
town hall. then on down to Mrs. Barn
ards, where they were stopped by Mr..
Dodge. 1t was quite exciting,
The Howard Post G. A. R., and w. R.
c. gave a very pleasant party in their
hall last Tuesday evening. The installa-
ton of officers III each society took place,
afterwards refreshments, and a jolly
promenade until eleven O'Clock. The
following are the officers for the coming
year: Commander, A. ]. Miller; S. ",
Alden Balch ]. V, w. H. Jewell; adj, M.
V.B. Vance quarter-master, M. ]. Pond !;
surgeon, A. D. Parker; officer OF day, 9.
w. Hill; O.G., D. NJ. Jackson @. M. S., R.
c. Smith chaplain, Charles Cole: These
are officers of the Woman's Relief Corps:
President, Mrs. Harriet Brown; S. v,
Mrs. Emma Downer; ]. v, Mrs. Aman-
da Hill; secretary, Miss Jennie S1lsby;
treasurer, Mrs. Lorana Silsby; chaplain,
Mrs. Estelle Dodge; conductor, Mrs.
Frank Bowker; guard, Mrs. Jennie Pow
ers; assistant conductor. Mrs. ]. M.
Dodge; assistant guard, Mrs. H. Warren.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-01-18
Presentation of Acc cunt.

STATE OF VERMONT, Caledonia District. Sc
In Probate court held at the Probate Office
in st. JohnSbury, in said district, on the II IN
day of January A. D. 1894.
]. A. BoissonnauIt, executor of the last will
and testament of Mary L. Mason. late of ST
Johnsbury, in said district, deceased, presents
hi administration account for examina-
ton and allowance, and makes application for
decree of distribution and partition of fine
estate of said deceased.
Whereupon, it is ordered by said court
that said account and said application
be referred to a session thereof to he
held at the Probate office in said St Tobns-
bury, on the Sd day ofFebruary, A D. 1894
for hearing and decision thereon: And it is fur
Their ordered that notice hereof be given to ali
persons interested, by publication ofthe same
three weeks successfully in the Called oman a
newspaper published at st. Johnsburv preyi-
Gus to said time appointed for hearing, that
they may appear at said time and place and
show cause, if any they may have, why said
account should not be allowed and such decree
made.
BY the Court, Attest:
WALTER P. SMITH, Judge
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-01-18
WEST BURKE.

The shinge mills are receiving a large
amount of timber.
Merchants here sold their tub maple
sugar last week to sugar buyer McClary,
getting six cents pound.
L. Warren and wife returned last
Friday from their son Franks wedding
down in Massachusetts.
Last Friday was much the hardest day
of the winter thus far The wind blew
very hard and it was very cold besides.
The grist mill seems to be the busiest
place in the village. Butter is so high
farmers are buying lots of feed for their
COWS this winter.
The Quebec Lumber Company's steam
whistle sounded Monday morning which
was doubtless welcomed by many as it
meant a resumption of work.
Abel Smiths family, living a mile and
a half out of the village, have all had
diphtheria, but have so far recovered as
to be up around.
DIR. Sleeper and A L. Aldrich are both
better, but the Doctors family, his two
sisters, and Amasa Frasier, who boards
there, are Frustrated with the grip
Mrs. Hartwell and son are both down
with it.
Warner Hartwell. who is clerking in
store IN Plymouth, n. H., had friend
telegraph Fred Davis that he was COM
ing home last Saturday on the mail train
and wanted Davis 10 meet him at the
depot with team. The conjecture was
that he had either met with a severe acct
dent or was very sick, but all were much re-
lieved on his arrival to find him with
light attack of the grip.
From another correspondent
E. F. Way and wife spent the Sabbath
in Lyndon.
The Ladies Aid Society met with Mrs.
w. E. Chase on Wednesday afternoon.
Gilbert Davis, who is clerkingin Camp
ton, n. H, is at home on a visit.
John Stafford has closed his work for
]. B. Watchie and moved back to East
Burke.
The D. Rattery Post will install their
officers Saturday, Jan. 20. They are to
have a chicken pie supper after the in
stallation, to which all members and
their families are cordially invited.
The Ladies Library Association will
have a sheet and pillow case masquerade
promenade at G. A. R. hall on Friday
evening, Jan. 26th. Warm sugar will be
served and good time expected. The
proceeds go to buy new books to add to
the 700 now in the library.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-01-18
SOUTH WALDEN.

Mrs. w. A. Dutton is spending a few
days at Hardwick visiting her parents.
]. w. Dutton of Chicago is home on a
visit after an absence of three years.
Master Clyde Lane of Hardwick has
been visiting relatives in towns recently.
G. Carlton Stevens has gone to Bur
lington to attend the Vermont Dairy
School.
c. H. White has returned to Dart
mouth College having spent the holidays
at home.
o. E, Lane went to Hyde Park Mon
day OF this week where he has engaged
to work in the News and Citizen Office.
The oyster supper and donation of
last week Thursday evening was well
attended and was success socially and
fnancially
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-01-18
CLOVER.

Lennie Drew is moving into a tene-
ment in the Union House
Rev F. E. Healey of Charleston
preached at the Universalist church last
Sabbath.
c. S. Phillips is doing large business
in taxidermy. He is at present mount
ing a large deer.
Chaplin Leonard and family entertain
ed a number of friends at their home last
Thursday evening.
Jonathan Dexter has sold his farm to
Arthur Wylie, and bought the village
residence Of John Martin.
Miss Matte Cook, for long time a
teacher in our district schools, was
married last week to Curtis Woodward.
Chas Cutler leads the list in producing
butter from his dairy, making $50
pounds to the COW. Mr.. Cutler has a
large dairy of Jersey cows.
[From another correspondent
Q. Graves has bought back his farm,
consideration $4,000.
Mrs. Geo. Baker, who has been serious
ly i'll the past few weeks with a mental
difficulty, is thought to be improving.
Rev. John Dixon of Sheffield preached
last Sunday in exchange with Rev. J..
Mcdonald. He gave an able discourse.
Mrs Graves and her daughter Cady
have returned from Massachusetts
where they have been the past three
years. They will occupy the house
formerly owned by A. c. Chase.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-01-18

to be followed by services Friday, Satur-
urday and Sunday, both day and even
ing. 1t is expected that a number from
outside the quarterly meeting will be
present. Rev. F. w. Reeder of Hinchley,
Ohio; Rev. NJ. H. Abbey from Port AL
legany, Penn, Rev. ]. w. Burgin of
Enosburg Falls; Rev. Arthur Deering of
New Hampshire; Rev. James Ellington
of Noes River, P. O., are all expected to
be present in addition to the ministers
and pastors that usually attend these
gatherings.
Memorial Windows.
The memorial windows are all in the
church now, ten in number beside the
large one in the front. They cost about
$500. They were paid for by the diff
ferent parties whose friends they re-
present, and they take the place OF those
that were put in when the house was
built more than sixty years ago. The
pastor and his wife have been largely in
strumental in accomplishing the work.
They have the names of Rev. !. Wood
man, Rev. NJ. Hill, Dea. Stephen East
wife, Dea. David Eastman, beside others
who were members of the church and
one or two who were not members.
Charles Bottles died of diphtheria last
Friday after few days sickness. Pre-
caution has been taken by the authorities
and there are no more cases Of it in
town as yet The young man was
buried privately without any funeral
1t is hoped that it will spread no
further.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-01-18
NE WBURY.

Ten persons united with the Congre-
gational church last communion.
L. c. Stebbins has been chosen sexton
of our village cemetery, to succeed the
late Andrew Nutter
The annual meeting of the Newbury
village creamery company was held at
the Seminary Hall Tuesday afternoon.
S. L. Swasey, who has been confined
to the house for about three weeks, with
the grip, is some better.
F. W. Powers is filing a large ice
house with fine looking ice and will
supply the village people the coming
season.
Miss Lue Renfrew has returned to
Brattleboro, where she has been for sew
eral years past, engaged as an assistant
in the insane asylum.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-01-18
LYNDONVILLE.

Rev FIR. Paquet has returned from St.
Adams where he has been visiting his
parents.
The dancing school now has about 80
members. They will hold their first ses-
sion in Music Hall next Saturday
evening.
The pupils of Mrs. H. E. Colby gave a
piano recital at Music Hall last Friday
evening. They were assisted by Mrs. B..
G. Morrison, soprano, and N. P. Lover
ing, futist.
The Catholics are planning for an en-
tertainment in Music Hall early in
February. A silver lantern will be given
to the most popular railroad conductor
TO be decided by voting. Musical and
literary features will be added to the en-
tertainment.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-01-18
SHEFFIELD.

Sociable at A. ]. Giffin's Friday night.
Charles Wood is home from Providence.
The young folks are learning dramat-
ic play to be given soon.
Dana Phillip has lost his horse by
breaking its leg in the stall.
The Free Baptist church has just clear
ed the debt off their parsonage.
School finishes in district No. today.
1t has been taught by Flora Warren, who
has given universal satisfaction.
A. H. Day has the building completed
for the creamery and will be ready for
business in few weeks. The field for a
creamery is a good one.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-01-18
Probate of Will.
ALEXANDER HOLMES ESTAT

ALEXANDER HOLMES ESTATE.
STATE OF VERMoNT, Caledonia District, 50
In Probate court held at the Probate office
in St. Johnsbury, within and for said district,
on the 18th day of January A. D. 1894.
An instrument purpOrting to be the last
will and testament of Alexander Holmes,
late of Barnet, in said district, deceased,
being presented to court by James Johns
ton, 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 held at the Pro-
bate office in St Johnsbury on the Sd day
of February, A D. 1894, and show cause, II
any they may have, against the probate OF
said WILL for which purpose it is further or
dered that copy of the record of this order
be published three weeks successfully in the
CaledOnian, printed at st. Johnsbury, previ-
to said time appointed for hearing.
BY the Court, Attest,
WALTER p. SMITH, Judge.
a true copy of Record, Attest,
WALTER p. SMITH, Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-01-18
The Tariff Speeches.

The tariff debate in the house of
representatives has been a genuine
discussion thus far The speech of
Mr.. Wilson was very able one, and
that of Mr.. Burrows in opening the
other side of the case was an effec-
tive presentation. The speech of
Mr.. Tom L. Johnson was conceded
by both sides to be RATHER. That
of Mr.. Dingley was close argu-
mentative effort, and Mr.. Dalzell
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-01-18
LYNDON CENTER.

There will be a social entertainment at
the Institute Thursday evening.
Four of the family of Halsey Ruggles
are sick with pneumonia. Ephriam,
who has been very sick, is improving.
After the prayer meeting Friday even
ing, the A. F. c. E. society will hold
sociable The societies at Lyndonville
and Lyndon Corner are invited to
attend.
The Free Baptist Sunday school have
elected Harvey Hall superintendent;
Bert Batchelder, assistant; Lillian Tar
bell, secretary; Daisy Batchelder,
librarian.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-01-18
WEST CONCORD.

Perkins Underwood, boot and shoe
dealer of Claremont, NJ H., and former
resident of this place, was in town few
days last week.
Miss Myra Temple died last Sunday
afternoon after a long and severe illness
with a cancer. She was daughter of
the late John S. Temple.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-01-18

gave the Pennsylvania view with
spirit. Mr.. Breckenridge of Ken
lucky was both eloquent and
cogent, and Mr.. Springer showed
familiarity with the subject equal
to the best Of them, and made an
excellent argument The debate has
not had time to run into prosiness
or become perfunctory except in the
evening, and with the short time re-
naming for set speeches it is not
likely to- Boston Herald.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-01-18
PASSUMPSIC.

DIR. and Mrs. c. P. Hutchinson are
here on their wedding tour, Mrs. Hutch
inson, who was Laura NJ. Gilhllan, was
married last Thursday at South Fra
mingham, Mass, to Dr. Hutchinson of
Holliston, Mass. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. Frederick E. Enrich,
pastor of Grace Congregational church.
The bride was formerly a teacher in the
birmingham high school.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-01-18
WEST BARNET.

There will be a pleasing entertainment
at the village hall, Tuesday evening, Jan.
IS, followed by a dairymaid's supper.
Everyone will be served by the dairy
maids themselves in their pretty
costumes to such supper as only they
know how to prepare. All are invited
to be present
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-01-18
RYEGATE.
Premiums for the Creamery.

Rvegate Jersey Hill Creamery at the
Vermont State Dairymen's Association
had a very creditable standing. They
entered print butter in class 5 and took
first premium; also sweepstakes premi-
ums on creamery butter, and sweepstakes
premiums over all entries, receiving the
gold medal
]. A. Nolan is in market this week
with lambs.
The creamery at East Ryegate laid
still a day or two last week; cause,
broken separator.
Maj. Henderson is slowly recovering
from his sickness. He is only able to sit
up short time each day.
Frank Gibson slaughtered two hogs
last week weighing $50 lbs. and 585 lbs,
respectively. Who beats?
The ice that is being harvested is the
poorest in quality ever known, and the
prospect for better is not good.
The building of A. Buchanan mario WY
escaped burning on Jan, 1st. A large
hole was burned through the floor, and
some of the casing burned and paper
damaged. 1t was discovered in time to
prevent general conf1agration.
A meeting of the Farmers Club will be
uSlu DIT lHS SCHOOi-nOuSS III ulSIIl(I ANO
6, Tuesday, Jan. %, at 7.30 p. m, sub
ject, Which is the most profitable, private
diaries or creameries. Speakers, Quincy
A. Whitehill, Geo. 6. Nelson, M. J.
Brock, James E. Crown, Chas. L.
Adams, David Buchanan. Representa-
tives from different creameries are ex-
pected to be present, and address the
meeting. Ample accommodation will be
given in that locality to shelter teams,
Everybody, including the ladies, are in
vited to attend.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-01-18
GREENSBORO

George Cuthburtson has purchased a
building lot of W. S. Calderwood, near
the hotel.
Some of our people attended Prof Har-
rington's series of singing school at East
Hardwick last week, and a goodly num-
Der patronized the concert Thursday
evening.
The body of Mrs. Stephen Collier,
formerly of this town but lately of
Laconia, N. H., was brought here Sat
urday for burial.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-01-18
SUTTON.
Free Baptist Quarterly Meeting.

The next session of the Wheelock
quarterly meeting, Free Baptist, is to
convene with the church in this place,
Thursday, Jan. rs, the first service being
that evening. The sermon will be by
Rev. L. P. Bickford of Hardwick. This is
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-01-18
THE TOWNS AROUND.
EAST BARNET.

Mrs. Clarence Kendall is sick with the
grip.
Mrs Fred Quinby is on the sick list.
The drama, Placer Gold" will be
played at Danville next Friday evening
by the dramatic club of this place. This
is a fine play, and they have been able to
secure some nice scenery to go with it,
so that it is something worth seeing.
Come. one and all, for this may be your
last chance.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-01-18
WEST WATERFORD.

The debating society made good be
ginning Saturday evening. The officers
elected for the next two meetings are H.
H, Blodgett, president; G. w. Hovey,
secretary. Question for discussion Sat
urday, Jan. 20. Resolved, That money
has a larger controlling influence over
the affairs of the nation than education.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-01-18
WHEELOCK.

M. D. Park has had the grip the past
week
]. G. Gray and wife were visiting in St.
Johnsbury over Sunday.
Rev Mr. Mcdonald from Glover
preached in exchange with Rev. J. A
Dixon last Sunday. There will be
communion service at the church next
Sunday
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-01-18
COUNTY COURT WRITS.

New form of writs to comply with the law
may be had at this office, which carries the
most complete line of legal blanks to be
found in this section of the States.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-01-18
NORTH DANVILLE.
Death of lanes Webb.

James, the youngest son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Webb of this place, died in
Lowell. Mass. last Thursday of typhoid
pneumonia after an illness of only few
days. The remains were brought here
for interment and the funeral was held
Sunday at 2 O'Clock P. m. at the church,
Rev. w. A. Taylor officiating. The
deceased was member of the Masonic
lodge of Danville which attended in a
body at the funeral. Mr.. Webb was
twice married. His first wife died while
he lived at this place, some six years
since, and his second wife died not quite
two months since. He leaves son by
the first marriage, living in Manchester,
N. H., also father and mother, one sister
and three brothers, all living in this
town, to mourn his loss. His age was
SO years and 9 months.
a Lively Runaway.
Last Thursday w. B. Stanton, who is
some seventy-fve years of age, hitched
up a pair of colts and started for the
village. He got along all right however
stopping for a little chat with Mr.. Fin
lev, one of the horses rubbed its bride
off and they became frightened and ran
to the village, then taking the Danville
road ran as far as Peter Gadipee's, where
they were stopped on his veranda. Mr..
Stanton was not thrown from his
sleigh and strange to say no damage
was done although they ran a distance
of nearly two miles and passed several
wood teams on their way. The bride
was adjusted and Mr.. Stanton drove
back to the village as though nothing
had happened. Mr.. Stanton is satihed
with the time he made and probably will
not care to try it over.
Mrs. A. ]. Russlow who has been quite
Ill is improving, also Charles w. Shaw's
wife and young child are the gain.
Bert Massey of Newport is spending q
few days with relatives and friends in
this place. He has been employed in the
Office of the Express and Standard for
the past two years and has a good
position.