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DUCK AND IIoUE sUITINGs.

A big variety of plain and fancy stripes
on White grounds. Regular width-20
inch. But 15c. quality reduced to 12lac.
yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-06-24

READY-MADE BED CLOTHES.
Sheets and Pillow Cases OF the very
best materials. Made in full size-and
made well. What they cost you would
scarcely pay for the goods
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-06-24
SHIFTING CAMBRICS

and the assortment is bubbling over
with richness AMI variety. SO inches
wide-12Izc. yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-06-24
GINGHANIS.

GINGHAMS.
q inches wide-1Oc. a yard. Com
pare them with their Scotch rivals.
Maybe you will like them quite Us
well. You surely Will the price.
Some ZEPHYR GINGHAMS-strip
on Lavender grounds kind for
10c. yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-06-24

Saturdays League Games.
Baltimore, IL; Washington, 4.
Boston, 5; New York, 3.
Brooklyn. IL; Philadelphia, 9.
Cincinnati, 8; ST. Louis, 6.
Pittsburg, 5; Louisville, 2.
Chicago, s; Cleveland, 2.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-06-24
Summer Slumber Conn
forts.

1t is more than satisfaction-almost neces-
sity-to have the. lishter-weight covering
on your couches. II you are the least bit
interested in buying possibilities We can
furnish you plenty Of food for cogitation.
Our variety Is immense-because We are
looked to by so many in want of these
things. Trade begets quantity-and every
bodys benefited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-06-24
THIS Is A PICNIC RIGHT HERE.
UP H0LSIIIE RY

THIS Is THE SEASON OF THE GAY AND FEs-
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OF OTHER INSECTS WHICH TEND TO MAKE
SUMMER LIFE A BURDEN. IT'S BEST TO GET
OUT YOUR TRUNKS AND LEAVE FOR THE
COOLING BREEIES WHICH KEEP THESE
PESTS AT A DISTANCE, OR, If YOU CAN'T AR
RANGE IT Old iRWISE, FORTIFY YOURSELF
AGAINST TEEI LET Us URNISH YOU WITH
CANOPIES AND DOOR AND WINDOW SCREENS.
WE'LL GUARANTEE EN- ITO REL Ell BOARD
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LIGHT WEIGHT COMFORTS.

White Cheese Cloth-S1. 25 kind for ST.
Figured Cheese Cloth. with White lin
ing-S1 so kind for s1.25
Pink. Blue and Gold Cheese Cloth
$1.75 kind for S1.5O.
Figured Silkaline with Blue. Pink and
Gold lining stitched or bound edges and
best cotton filing-$2. With rufied edge
-S2.25.
Figured Silkaline -(cover and lning)-
bound edses-extra size-S25O.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-06-24
SUMMER BLANKETS.

Separate and bound edges
10-4-S1.15, S2.25 and S2.75.
11-4-S2. so. So and $3.50.
12-+S3. $3.50 and 81.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-01-03
NRFRG.
A Fine Christmas Party.

Mr.. and Mrs. F. D. Hale gave a fine
Christmas dinner TO poorchidren last
Tuesday. They came in the forenoon and
enjoyed themselves with games until din
ner time. Alter the dinner they were in
vited into the parlor where they found a
Christmas tree prettly trimmed and on
it several gifts, provided by few friends,
were presented TO each child. A long
time was spent over these pleasures, then
each one was conveyed to his home,
thinking the day the happiest one he
had ever spent, and returning many kind
thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Hall.
Mr.. Greeneaf is quite sick with pneu-
MONA.
About 25 relatives and friends of Mr..
and Mrs. Mouton spent Christmas even
ing with them, where instead OF a tree,
they found their presents in fish pond,
a very pleasant evening was spent.
There were several family trees in town.
The Christian Endeavor Society pre-
sented Rev. MIR. Blackmer with a fine
gold ring, and the Ladies Aid gave Mrs.
Blackmer a handsome parlor lamp.
The terrific east storm OF last Thursday
left The roads badly drifted all over town.
The Ladies Aid met with Mrs. Frank
Bowker last Friday evening
The Methodist society presented their
pastor Rev. Mr.. Tucker with a purse OF
500 as Christmas present, Mrs. Tucker
was also the recipient OF several gifts.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-01-03
MnINDOES EALLS.

Mrs. Dunnet of South Ryegate has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. DR.. Gibson.
Mrs. Finlay, who has been visiting
friends in Boston and vicinity, returned
home last week, She caught a severe
cold on her way home and has been quite
i'll since.
Mrs. Luna Blanchar started for Kansas
week ago where she will spend the win
ter her health being poor.
The Congregational church of this
place held in connection with its annual
business meeting social on Wednesday
afternoon, Jan. 2nd, at Mrs. ]. c. Glea-
sons. The usual business was transact
ed and pleasant Social time enjoyed.
John Buffam expects to get nearly
all moved into his house this week. We
are glad to welcome so good citizen to
our town.
Mrs. c. c. Montgomery returned home
from St. Jchnsbury on Monday.
Mrs. Ibbie Sly of Boston spent Sunday
at Mrs. Ellen Gilchrist's.
Mrs. Dennis Smith has gone to Lancas-
ter, N. H.. and will probably remain
there during the winter
Mrs, Sarah Buchanan has got her
household goods all moved, Miss Jennie
White OF West Topsham who has been
assisting her returns to her home this
week.
Frank Ford is here from Grinnell, Iowa,
and is stopping with his father.
Mrs. Ellen Gilchrst observed New
Years by having family gathering at
which about 80 were present. A good
time was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
William Glenn, who has so satisfactory
ily occupied the position as clerk for Mr.
Perry the past two years or more, has
finished his duties there and will go to
Albany, N. Y, next week to enter the
business college.
Mr.. Phelps house warming took place
last Friday evening. A large number of
invitations were given out, but owing to
the inclemencv OF the weather not more
than half as many were present as was
expected. Mr.. Phelps new house stands
two stories and half high, on the south
side are two bay windows extending two
stories. 1t is finished with all the mod
ern improvements, heat by furnace and
is altogether one of the finest farm houses
in this vicinity His horse barn joins the
ell of the house and is good substantial
building
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-01-03
LYNDONVILLE,

The special village meeting proved of
but very little Importance. The dis
cussion of the matter of water works
being postponed until the annual meet
ing All seemed anxious to have water
from some source, and it is thought that
fine system will be put in this year.
Several of the young people of this
place attended the New Years ball at
Hyde Park Monday evening
J. B, Lyon is moving this week to his
farm in Westmore. Mr.. Lyon has many
friends in Lyndonville, who deeply regret
his departure. He was doing very
prosperous business when his store was
burned
Mrs. S. Eastman has been quite ill for
the past two weeks, but is improving
now.
Mrs. Mcfarland, who suffered a
partial shock recently, died on Saturday
last from its effect. She was a very
estimable lady and had many friends.
Her funeral was held Monday, Rev. ].
Paquet officiating.
Mrs. Halsey Bullock, who has been i'll
for some time with typhoid fever died
Saturday. She contracted the disease
from her daughter, Mrs. Kate Bolton,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-01-03
SUTTON.

George Gordon has bought the Gordon
Anger farm $50 called) near the Wilson
school house of George Wheeler, and is
to have possession as soon as Mr.. Wheel
er can find place TO move to.
W. r. Roundy who lives three miles
from the village on the Barton road has
exchanged his farm with Collins French
of Barton Landing for his village resi-
dence and IS acres of land. We under
stand that they are to move as soon as
the winter term Of school closes at Bar
ton Landing which Mr.. French's children
are attending. Our people are loath to
part with Mr.. and Mrs. Roundy as they
are always ready for any good work in
the place, in the church or out, and they
will be missed very much.
Rev. K. w. Churchill closed his work
here with the church last Sunday,
and left on Tuesday for his new field of
labor in Rhode Island. Mr.. Churchill
has been here three years and several
would have been pleased to have kept
him another year, but all things consid
cred he decided to close here and go to
a new place.
There will be no services here at the
church until Sunday, Jan. 18th. The
new pews are being vanished and finish
ed in the house, and it was thought best
not to try to use them until that time.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-01-03
BOT.

"a Inc house in this village formerly be-
lonSng to Mrs. Charlotte Perkins was
saeStroyed by fire last week Wednesday.
ne contents were saved Cause, an
8aSh barrel in the woodshed No in
Fsurance.
n. Is. r. Elmer, who has been seriously i'll,
is improving.
Joe Lance while fooling with revolver
Monday night at the school lyceum,
Shot ball through the flesh of his hand.
Mr., and Mrs. Hermon Osgood visited
7. l., Brown of Peacham, a brother of
Mrs, Osgood, New Years.
Dr. and Mrs Wiswell are in Burlng-
ton this week, for treatment of Mrs.
WiswelI's eyes.
Ihe officers of Cabot Lodge |. o. 0. F.
and of Pomona Lodge d. of r. were in
stalled Thursday evening, Jan. 3. The
FAMILIES of member are invited. An
oyster supper is to be furnished by Land
lord O'Neil of the Winooski House.
Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Wells attended
the wedding of Harry Cotton and Miss
Alice Frink at Montpelier, Jan. 8.
The postmaster at Lower Cabot sur
prised his patrons New Years morning
by a new set of postoffice boxes of
modern style, which greatly improves
the looks and convenience of the Office.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-01-03
WEST BERKE.

The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union will meet at the vestry Tuesday
afternoon, Jan. Sth. All are cordially
invited to attend these meetings.
The missionary meeting met with Mrs.
Buell. on Tuesday afternoon. The Ladies
Aid met at the parsonage on Wednesday
afternoon.
Installation of officers in d. Rattery,
g, ~ X. and w. r. c. on Saturday even
ing, Jan. S,
We were mistaken in regard to the sale
OF Christmas goods last week. The pur
chascs for the last few days have been
such as to make this years sales tar ex-
coed last.
Tree at the Methodist church Monday
night with exercises consisting of speak
ing and singing. The tree was heavily
loaded and the attendance more than
the house could accommodate.
There was a large crowd and lots Of
presents at G. A. X. hail Tuesday even
ing.
George b, Whipple had several turkeys
stolen recently that he was fattening for
NV ihol hSt' r. anu "a DuIpSe Hdu some
| hens stolen the same night.
Presiding Elder Hamilton preached an
excellent sermon in the Methodist church
Sunday.
$. N. Doyle is specializing in horses.
lie recently bought OF the Mirchers
hve-years old black mare said to be well
broke, sound and all right, for the sum
of $35.
The Ladies Library Association will
mold their annual meeting with Mrs S.
a. Buell. Saturday, Jan. 5. All members
are requested to be present.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-01-03
CIR Tnmns Arnunh.
BARNET.

Fred Stanley of Plymouth N. H., who
has been visiting at Rev, Joseph Board
mans, has returned home.
Miss Ruth WEIGH, who is attending
school at Meriden, N. H., is home on
short vacation.
Charles Cade of st, Johnsbury has been
visiting his mother.
10. A. Lang is working on the new
church which is being built at Passump.
sic.
We understand that the electric lights
will shine forth sometime during the
week.
Will and Dick Boardman are home
from school on short vacation.
William Roy is holding a sale of bank
rupt clothing, his headquarters being To-
Gated in X. Nj. Johnson's shoe shop.
John Stevenson of West Barnet has
opened a grocery in the hotel basement.
Everybody is invited to attend the
Christian Endeavor meeting which will
he held in the parsonage on Saturday
evening.
Scott Farnum & Wife are well located
in their new shop and have begun bust
ness by advertising to do all shoeing of
sleds and sleighs for half price.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-01-03
EAST RARNET.

Mrs. Calvin Brown is very low. She
has been sick nearly two months with
gastric fever.
Charles and Miles Brown from New
York are here to visit their mother.
The Christmas trees were well filled
with presents and the entertainment by
the children was fine on Tuesday evening.
The help given by Miss Annes and her
School from the Brook" district was
appreciated by all and enjoyed very much.
The reading and singing by Miss Lena
Annis was excellent.
The reading club met att. G. Roy's last
Saturday evening On account of the
cold weather, there was not the usual
number in attendance
The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union met at Mrs McGlls last Wednes-
day afternoon.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-01-03

who died only short time ago and was
brought here for burial. Funeral ser
vices were held Tuesday, Rev. ]. {. Bod
well officiating.
Joseph Billedeau has been at home
from Sherbrooke, P. O., for short visit.
He returns Friday to resume his studies
in college there.
M. S. Stearns has moved into his tene-
ment on Park avenue-Mr. Squres NOV
ing into E. Bigelow's house on Elm ST.
Master Junius Chase of Brattleboro,
is spending few days with his young
friends in this place.
The Lyndonville Journal, under the
editorship of Bert U. Wells, is well es-
tablished in the Fowler house on South
St., complete new outfit having been
purchased. The Journal will appear
next week as an eight-page paper and
will doubtless be much improved other
wise.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-01-03
SOUTH RYEGATE.

On Monday evening the Presbyterian
Christian Endeavor society held a social
at the close of the prayer-meeting, fol-
lowed by watch-night service.
Rev, John J. Hall delivered New Years
address on Tuesday evening in the lime
kiln school house. Both churches will
observe the week of prayer with meet
ings every evening next week.
Communion services will be held in the
Presbyterian church the second Sunday
in January.
Union Temperance meeting was held
i'll the Presbyterian church Sunday
evening.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-01-03
EAST BURN T..

Miss Eta Godding wishes here to ex-
press her thanks Tor the kind remem-
brance of her by the church and Others,
Christmas time.
Eta Godding received quite severe
burns on her face New Years morning
She tipped over bottle OF carbollc acid
setting upon shelf behind the stove, it
was warm and exploded into her face
The burn was Skillfully dressed and it is
thought she will come out all right.
Mrs. Averl is selling out the winter
stock OF goods in the millinery store OF
her niece. Give her call it YOU want
good trade
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-01-03
WALDEN.

F. NJ Shaw has returned home from
Morrsvlle where he has been at work
Tor Cheever Bros.
Miss Meader spent Christmas in this
place with her father, S. Y. Meader.
Miss Inez Daniels died at her home in
this place on Dec. &c, after brief i'll
ness caused by fits. She will be re-
membered as the girl of Is years who
made the entire trip from California two
years ago and took the whole care of
two baby brothers Notwithstanding her
feeble health. She was about II years of
age.
Mrs. N. j. King had the misfortune to
break one leg Sunday by slipping on the
ice.
Mrs. c. w. Smith was called to Burke
Monday, owing to the sudden illness Of
her daughter.
Jack Rogers was in Barre Monday in
search OF work and reports having Sc
cured position in dry goods store.
Miss L. Meader went Monday to
Hardwick to work for Mr. WEIGH.
Lucius Rogers is visiting his brother
Fred at Barre.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-01-03
LYNDON.
Miss Grace Fisk is at home.

Miss Charlotte Chase entertained a
select company OF young friends Mon
day evening to watch the old year out
and the new year in.
The promenade Friday evening was a
pleasant one. The music was good and
the company agreeable but the l.. A. c.
were not enriched by the occasion.
The five last days and nights OF the old
year gave us strong touch OF winter.
Thermometers ranged from $50 to SO
below zero according to locality and in
the middle OF the day 100 above zero is
the highest we have known.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-01-03
BA RNET CENTRE.

The storm prevented many attending
the reading By Miss Stephens of St.
Johnsbury Academy last Thursday even
ing, but those who did attend spent a
very enjoyable evening
The next entertainment in our Y. P. S.
{, +. course will be lecture by Rev. !.
X. Fuller OF Barton Landing on Thurs
day evening Jan. TO- Subject Ghosts"
The singing school taught by Charles
Dudley IS very well attended and is PROV
ing very satisfactory to all.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-01-03
RYEGATE.

The ice crop is being harvested and
proves excellent in quality.
], F. Jaynes expects another carload
OF COWS this week. He has good success
in disposing of new mich cows.
1t was matter of some surprise in the
last legislature that the young member
from Ryegate should prefer the rose in
stead of the clover for state flower. 1t is
no longer matter of surprise; the secret
is solved and he still clings to the Rose.
There was a reunion of Rickers and Blu
chanans at the home Of N. H. Kicker
Jan. /, 1895.
Geo. G. Gray and wife spent the day.
Jan. 1, with his parents in Ryegate.
Oliver Mosher of Jersey City is preach
ing for the United Presby terrain this
month. The new church will not be
ready to occupy for perhaps more than a
month.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-01-03
GREENSBORO.
A cold New Years day.


Frank Guild has gone to New York.
Miss Laura Guild OF Springfield Mass,
spent Christmas with her parents.
Rev. Mr.. Harris has gone to his father S
in New York for two weeks visit.
Mrs. James Wilson spent Christmas
with her daughter Florence, who is at
Bennington at school.
Mrs. Soules OF Burlington and children
are at Mrs. Ingalls, visiting.
The Union Christmas festival at the
Congregational church was well attended
and enjoyed The church was decorated
proiusely and in an unusually tasteful
manner. The music and speaking passed
off we'll and A. c. Chase as Santa Claus
was a success.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-01-03

Mrs. M. M. Tatro, No. sos Cumberland
street. Their stepdaughter, Miss Eide
Jones, was united in marriage with Mr..
{. Miltimore of Sweetsburg, P. O..
The ceremony was solemnized by Rev.
Dr. Blanchard in the presence of a good
~ gathering of relatives and friends who
extend the warmest congratulations
and best wishes for the future happiness
OF the young couple The apartments
had been tastetully decorated with
flowers by the friends of the bride and
the scene made as pretty picture of
quiet home beauty as the friends OF the
happy pair could desire. The presents
were numerous and elegant. Among
them were a rich silver service from Mr..
and Mrs. Tatro, a valuable remembrance
from Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Goodwin Of
Biddeford, and wedding gifts from st.
Johnsbury and West Concord, Vermont,
and from Montreal and other parts of
Canada came kindly tokens Of affection
and good will.
Several in this vicinity are suffering
with the grip
The infant daughter of William L. and
Gertrude Reed died last Monday. The
funeral service was held Tuesday at 1
O'Clock.
The snow storm of last Thursday was
just what the lumbermcn have been
waiting Tor and they have begun their
winters work in good earnest.
{. II. Dudley's steam mill is now run
ming at full blast and Harvey and Hig-
gins are getting in their usual large
stock
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-01-03
EAST BARDWICR.

AS result of Evangelist Whittier's
labors, this village has had revival
which in magnitude and power has not
been equalled for so years Nearly 100
persons have signed cards expressing
their desire to become Christians. Both
the Baptist and Congregational church
es united in these meetings and union
chorus added much to the helpfulness of
the services.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-01-03
SHEFFIELD.

Rev. F. W. Buker preached at the
Free Baptist church Sunday morning.
Methodist sociable to be held with
Mrs. H. P. Simpson Friday afternoon
and evening. Everybody is invited,
H. A. Chesley is going to raise his house
ten feet and put store underneath.
The reception at Chas Bickford's Fri
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-01-03
LYNDON CENTER.

Miss Fannie M. Cheney returned Mon
day to Providence, r. l., to resume her
duties there as teacher in a deaf and
dumb school.
E. j. Quimby gave an oyster supper
Tuesday evening to a large number of
friends, who enjoyed very pleasant
evening.
The students at the Boarding Hall en-
joyed candy pull on New Years eve.
WI Twombly of Barton Landing was
in town Monday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-01-03

day afternoon was we'll attended consid.
ering the weather and everyone there
must have hail good time After sup
per the guests presented Francis and his
bride with very nice set OF dishes ac-
companied by good wishes for the future
Mrs. Ira Davis is sick with pneumonia.
Mrs. Tyler Thomas is very sick,
Nv. Murkland Of Boston. was in town
Monday to arrange for furnace to be
put into the Methodist church.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-01-03
STATE OF Ono, CITY OF ToLgDo,l

LUCAS NOUNTH,
FRANK ]. CHENEY makes oath that he
is the senior partner Of the firm of F. ].
CHENEY & Co, doing business in the city
of Toledo, County and State aforesaid,
and that said firm will pay the sum of
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and
every case of CATARRH that cannot be
cured by HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence. this 9th day of December,
\. D. 1856.
A. W. GLEASON,
SEAL Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts on the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Send for testimon-
ials, free
FL. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
l=as Sold by druggists, 75c.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-01-03
WEST CONCORD.
Wedding Bells.

The following taken from the Port
land Daily Argus of Dec. 26, will be of
interest in this vicinity. "A beautiful
nome wedding took place at 6 o'clock
last evening at the residence of Mr.. and
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-01-03
WHEELOCK.

Alice Kelly spent Sunday and New
Years at home.
Rev. F. NJ. Buker and family of Cen
tire Sandwich, N. H., visited friends in
this place the past week Glad to see
them among us again.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-01-03
statesmen WANTED.

Permanent positions guaranteed with sal
man can succeed with us. Peculiar advan-
tages to beginners. Stock complete, includ-
ing many fast. selling specialties Outfit free
(This house is reiable.) Name this paper
Address at once. BROWN BROTHERS,,
NURsERYMEN, ROCHESTER,, N. Y.