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Tombstone prospector., 1896-07-31

Psrcivsi Lowell, ths famous ssiron omer, aow at Flsgstaf, is ct the head ef the most scientific expedition planned for more shaa half century. The Williams Ns~s says, the otlec, of the expedition is to make eb.srvs- Msns en Nsrs sad procure, fl possible, evidence so support the theory held by Lowell and other assronomers- that shssRsd Stag oi Was" is inbsbitsd by human tsiags. PreL Douslass has . aunbss q nsn at wosk putting the psdssssl snd sppurssnaases is place fer the big telescope.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-07-31

Among the numerous persons who have been cured of reheumatism b,
 Chamoerlain's Pain Balm, mention should be made Of Mrs. Emily Thorne, of Toledo. Wash, who says: al have never been able 10 procure any medicine that would relieve me of rheumatism like Chamberlain's Pain Balm. l have also us d il for laune back with great snccess lt is th best linimen, have ever used, and take pie ,Sure in recommending i, O my fri .nisr For sale by Dfuggi sts
Tombstone prospector., 1896-07-31
Whe..her B.,ie,...

Coehise County MT. J. W. Stump, Bisbee. reports as follo~s-"July breaks the rain record here 6 O6 inches. Grass is green over the San Pedro valley and growing fast, rains almost every day for the past several days, and 2.60 inches fell on the 23rd in one and one quarter hours. Hay crop as cured and cattle are thriving"
Tombstone prospector., 1896-07-31
THE NEW HOOK SPOON FREE.

THE NEW HOOK SPOON FREE.
 l read in the Christian Standard that Mics A. M. Fritz Station A, St Louis, Mo, would give an elegant plated hook spoon to.anyone sending her 10 2-csnt stamps. sent for Sne end found i, SO useful that sl owed It 10 my friends and made $l3 in two hours taking orders. The hook spoon is a household necessity. \; csnno: slip into the dish or cooking vessel, being held in place by 8 hook on the hack Anyone can get sample spoon by sending ten 2-cent stamps to Miss Fritz. Thisis s splendid way to make money around home. Very truly,
 jH-l3s JEANETTE Es.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-07-31
.rhe Discovery savod hIs s.ife.

MT. G. Caillouette, Druggist, Beaver sville, H., says: ITO Dr. Kings New Discover, I owe my life, Was taken with La Grippe and tried all the phy- sicians, but of no avail and wss given up and told I could not live. Having Dr. King's New Discovery in my etore I sent for bottle and began its use and from the first dose began to get bet ter, and after using three bottle WAS up and about again. It is worth Its weight in gold. We won't keep store or house without it." Ge: e free { isl, | the Tomb stone Drug Store.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-07-31

Tom Loudon, whe has been oa . trip to his copper pins in the Whes- stones, returned yesterday. in god spirits. He says that Wm. Zeisier, an eld time Tombstoner. is now prospect ing in the Whststonss aad is in good health.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-07-31
BUCKLIN'S ARNICA SALVE

The best .alve in the world for cuts bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, letter. chapped hands, chllblains, corns, and all skin erupIions and pos lively cures Piles, or no payment requir ed it is guaranteed to give peefect stis- a factirn CT money refunded. Prices 50 cents per box. For sale at Tomb ione Drug Store
Tombstone prospector., 1896-07-31

The following prisoners, says the Sentinel, received their discharge from the territorial prison: July 18th, Arista Martel, from Cochise county, 2 ysars. for forgery; on July 2lst, Justo Feliz. from Ysvspsi county for one year and three months, for the crime of assault with intent to commit murder.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-07-31

Should the aoldbug Democrats hold s national convention, as they now say they will, Il is suggested that Nc. Kinley and Hobsr, Is the logical can. didates for them to nominate. This would make the battle one Of straight out finance, and tariff would cut nc figure.-Ex.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-07-31
Money-back tea

;. .ifTDo .,ou know what that means?
 It means tea so much better than the money you pay for ii. that nobody should want money back.
 That's new sort of tea = isn't it?
 SeAillinsss Bfst-at quick grocers'.
 Also pure and mon-y-backed: Sck:E hsg's BeSf coffee, baking powder, soda, spices, and favoring extracts. 4 SehiAling c Conspav .Sas Eyaaeis1o
Tombstone prospector., 1896-07-31
FOE OVER FIFTY YEARS.

An old, well-tried remedy. MT Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been ussd for over fifty years by millions of mothers for sheis children while teeth- ing. with periscs success. It soothes the ehiid, s0itens the gums, allays all pain. cuFss wind oolio. and is the best remedy for diasThoes- IL is plessant to shs sasss. Sold by druggist m every part of the wnrld. Twenty-Five csnts . bottles Its value is incslcu- lsble. B. sure and ssk for Mrs. Win slows Soothing Syrup. and take no other kind.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-07-31

The Yuma Sentinel says, the G ila came dawn Monday with A rush and . roar and spent its fury in the C.lo- rade river. The Gila is higher at the present time than ever before ct this season of the year. And the farmers along 1t are correspondinRly happy.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-07-31
Ia OlAea Tsnsa.

People overlooked shs importance si permanently beneficial s6ssts and were satis6sd wish tsaasisas action |: but now that it is ssosssliy knsvn thas Syrup of Figs will psrnansnsiy overcome hsbitual coastipatiss, we'll. informed people vii! not buy other lax stivss, which act for time, but finally sjure the systsm.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-07-31

Rev. Bovard will bs ia Tsnbsssas during the month ol August ssns time to hold the quartesl, ssaisss,ss of the Asthodist church,
Tombstone prospector., 1896-07-31

Ciosing out an ovssssoek sf ssS
 and wire nails ard Corrugated B sof ing, No. Sd Tod, 20d, 4OA and 6Od ssesl and wire nails. per keg, A.25; No. a7 Corrugated roofing, painted, and 3 feet lengths, $3.65 per square. The above prices are delivered ss Fsirbsak A. T. FRKE. Terms cash. Address Geo. B. Marsh, Nogslss. 4. T. js7w
Tombstone prospector., 1896-07-31

Tom PidWsll, and Nat Hawke came in from their ranch yesterday. Ar. Pidwsll says every thing is ia glorious condition out bis way,
Tombstone prospector., 1896-07-31

The Ladiss Aid Society of sAs Y. E. Church will meet next Tsssisy e 2 ?. D. Aug xth. ct the parsoaase, . full attendance is solicited.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-07-31

4 telegram from Col. Herring ts his family conveys the intelligence thas I'd Miller. who left Tombstone some time siaes in cenpAay with T. R. Soris, is new in Prescott psrslizsd. as isin the hsspital ss that place.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-07-31
Rtd die

What Japan tea besides schillins's Best is pure, fresh, delicate, fine, money backed?
 There isn't any answer to this riddle.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-07-31

Mics. Nellie Brady of Disbse and . niece of Mrs. RsEsrty is . v,sitor to Tombsons, the guest ef her suss aad will rsnsin some dsys bsfors re- tuning home.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-07-31

Window has had two small inosa- diary fires recently, the loss amount ing to but lew huadred dollars.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-07-31

Aisa Bessie Smitb, whs has bssn visiting in Benson, will bs home Mon. day next.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-07-31

Deputy United States Marshall Nathaniel Hawke left this morning for Tucson where ke with his family are permanently located.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-07-31

There are . dozen TeAsens why you should drink Sehillings Best tea; but . goed-snoush reason is: it feels good
Tombstone prospector., 1896-07-31
LOCAL NOTES, silver is quoted ct 684

A card from Tom Lowry ststss that he and Mrs. Lowry will bs hons next Monday.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-07-31

Hotel Ramona. Los Angeles, 5oc up.s
Tombstone prospector., 1896-07-31
MARICoPA s PHOENIX R. R.

9G. H. HossHELL. Cen. Supt.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-07-31

ally excep, Sunday. Pacific dune.
 I. l. FRET Gensrai Manager. A- NAUGLE. L. II. ALBRIGHT. AsSists tGeneral Manager. Train Master.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-07-31

Sun Set, Limited. eAss bound. MsnAsys and h rsdays s.lo. Bensons Sun Set, mitei wcst bound. Wednesdays ss sAturdays, &os Benson
  NEW MEXICO q ARIZONA
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-04-10
HARDWICK.

George Smart has moved to st. Johns
bury, where he will run his barber shop.
M. K. McCrllis will open restaurant
in the rooms vacated by Mr.. Smart.
The new sugar party given by the
United Workers was well patronized /;
proceeds about $13.
The Montpelier Banjo and Guitar club,
assisted by the Mozart Quartette, gave
a concert in the town hall Wednesday
evening.
The speakers for the prize contest at
the close OF school as announced on
Monday are: Misses Theda Wheeler,
Blanche Drown, Maude Brush, Grace
Trow, Kate Mack, |. w. Lawson, Arthur
Wheeler, Ira Drew, Perley Shattuck, E.
w. Hawkins.
Sngaring has not been very lively as
yet.
The Easter services at the different
churches were appropriate and interest
ing and much enjoyed by large audiences.
The members af the musical associa-
ton were entertained at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. X. B. Holton on Monday even.
ing.
Harry Clement is improving slowly.
Ned Mack has returned to college.
The stone cutters of this place are on a
strike until regular pay day can be
established.
Mr.. Cowles is getting ready to put up
new house as soon as the ground will
permit.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-04-10
PASSUMPSIC.

So far as known the sick in this COM
munity are all improving with the ex-
ception of Uncle" John McGill who is
gradually sinking and doubtless cannot
live long F. H. Shepherd has been very
sick with pneumonia during the last
week but is reported better.
Miss Farnsworth, daughter of David
Farnsworth of San Francisco, Cal, is
visiting her cousin, Llewella K Gould, OF
this place.
The sugar party at the church last
week was not largely attended, but those
who were present enjoyed the evening
Doughnuts and sugar were abundant
and all were thoroughly sweetened. w
F. Woods furnished the sugar to the so
ciety gratis, and all pronounced it excel
lent.
Easter Sunday was observed here in q
quiet manner, the pastor preaching ar
excellent Easter sermon, while the choir
sang selections appropriate to the day.
Mrs. Chester King has gone to Barton
to visit her parents and her sister who
has been visiting her for few weeks re
turned home with her.
H. M. Powers is in poor health, his
physician pronouncing his difficulty en-
largement of the liver. All wish Harley
speedy recovery.
George Rash is the happy father of &
daughter.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-04-10
ST. JoHNsBURY CENTER.

Green Mountain Grange had an inter.
esting meeting Saturday evening, it being
ladies' night. The ladies furnished lit
erary entertainment, followed by box
supper and a good social time generally
The next meeting is Saturday evening
April 10, and full attendance desired.
The village schools begin next Mon
day.
James N. Pringle has been at home for
few days.
Rev. and Mrs. /. P. Chase are attend
ing the Methodist conference at Barre
this week.
Miss Stella Church of Waterford is
visiting friends here.
Miss Mary Shorey entertained The
clerks in Loueee & Smythe's store very
pleasantly at her home Wednesday even
ing.
Deacon George Ranney, who has beer
quite Ill, is much better.
Mrs. c. T. Wiley is stopping with hel
daughter, Mrs. T. E. Brewer, for the
present.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-04-10
LYNDONVILLE.

Easter was properly observed in the
churches here. The children OF the Con-
gregational church gave fine concert,
singing their songs and speaking their
pieces in a creditable manner. The
church was decorated with good dis
play of plants. At the Methodist church
Mr.. Johnson was sick and services were
conducted by Mrs. Johnson, who read
sermon in the morning on "The Resur-
rection," and in the evening made in
teresting remarks. The concert was an
Easter song service, entitled Christ the
Victor" The music was we'll rendered.
Three collections for missions were taken
during the day.
Something new in town. 1t is tan
dem bicycle owned by Mr.. and Mrs. E.
w. Hutchins. 1t was given a trial on
the sidewalk Wednesday afternoon and
pronounced fine wheel.
A number OF gentlemen drove up to
Charles LeBourveau's hen farm last Fri
day evening and helped him celebrate his
31st birthday. A pleasant time is the
report. During his family's absence in
Washington, D. c., Charlie is staying at
the farm watching the progress of the
bennery,
The Red Men are making big prepara-
tions for their war dance and corn and
venison feast the Oath of this month.
At the special village meeting last
week a resolution was adopted to rent
the surplus motive power to any manu-
featuring industry, recommended by the
Board OF Trade, that will locate i'll this
village. A motion to put the flag staff
on Music hall in fag-raising condition
was adopted. A report from the electric
light committee was called for and M.
l., Stearns gave partial report showing
that the expense of the plant thus far,
exclusive OF water power privilege, was
nearly $40, 900, and that 1900 incandes-
cent lights were in use. A motion was
made and carried to appoint one man to
manage the electric light business and
NJ. L. Stearns was appointed.
The Relief Corps will present Living
pictures of the war" in Music hall this
Friday evening. About 60 take part in
the entertainment which will consist oil
songs, tabeaux, readings, Columbian
and sword drills by sixteen young ladies.
| n Will Nv luS
vile orchestra will conclude the enter
tainment. Lots of work has been put
into preparations and fine thing is
promised.
w. D. Poole has taken a job that he
expects will give him an appetite and a
robust constitution. He left town Tues
day morning driving pair of mules and
with wagon full of stoves. The stoves
are from the Home Comfort Range Co.,
st. Louis, which has dozen teams out
in this vicinity with headquarters here
The teams all have mules Tor propeling
power. Mr.. Day, the superintendent for
the company in this section, stopping at
Webb's hotel for the past few weeks left
Wednesday for St. Louis, from there to
Texas, and will soon return here to stay
propably three months longer.
Use less soap and save clothes.
While couplingcars Wednesday, Barney
Mayhem got his right hand in the wrong
place and now carries it in sling. Two
fingers were jammed badly, just escaping
the necessity Of amputation. A vacation
of several weeks can now be enjoyed
Barney has been break ing eight year:
and this is his first scratch.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-04-10
SUTTON.

Rev. M. Atwood of St. Johnsbury sup
piled the pulpit of the Free Baptist church
Sunday, March 20 and April 5, and proba-
bly, will supply for the present or until a
permanent supply is secured.
The remains Of Stephen Switser were
brought here last week Tuesday. Mr..
Switser formerly lived in this town.
Mrs. James Cameron and daughter Of
West Glover visited Hon. VIM. B. Palmer
at H. A. Blake's last week.
The inside of F. A. Holmes store is re.
ceiving new coat of paint and paper
which adds to it's appearance.
Several of the Odd Fellows from this
town attended the funeral of Frank E
Cole at West Burke Wednesday of last
week He was buried by the lodge al
West Burke.
We learn that the committee have
raised the salary to secure the services o
Rev. J. w. Bnrgin of North Danville as
pastor of the Free Baptist church. Mr.
Burgin is well known and needs no rec
ommendation and we are exceedingly
fortunate to secure him.
The remains OF Daniel S. Frost were
brought to our cemetery for burial in the
family lot last week Thursday from Lyn
don where he has lived for about Is years
Mr.. Frost was native of Sutton anC
lived here until he went to Lyndon. H,
was good townsman, an obigns
neighbor and had many friends in Sutton
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-04-10
$500 Reward $500.

The readers of this paper will be pleased
to learn that there is at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able to cure
in all its stages, and that is Catarrh,
Halls Catarrh Cure is the only positive
cure known to the medical fraternity.
Catarrh being a constitutional disease,
requires a constitutional treatment
Halls Catarrh Cule is taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and mu.
cous surfaces of the system, thereby
destroying the foundation of the disease
and giving the patient strength by build
ing up the constitution and assisting ma.
ture in doing its work. The proprietors
have so much faith in its curative powers
that they offer One Hundred Dollars for
any case that it fails to cure. Send for
list of testimonials.
Address F. ]. Cheney and Co., Toledo
Ohio.
lsss Sold by druggists, 75c.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-04-10
NEWRuRY.

Two men died in this town last week
who were widely known and long asso-
ciated in the management of town affairs.
Andrew Renfrew, son of John Renfrew,
who came from Paisley, Scotland, in
1908, was born in Groton, Dec. 1915,
and died in Newbury, April 8. He was a
farmer, selectman, constable, and town
representative in 1857 and '5S. He was
a man of powerful frame, strong under
standing, keen intellect and kindly nature.
Hon. William R. Shedd was born in
Wells River, August %, 1916, and died
there April 4, 1896. He resided there
and in Newbury village all his life. His
father, Timothy Shedd, was a prominent
business man at Wells River. and the late
deceased succeeded him. Mr.. Shedd was
for forty years one of the directors of the
bank at Wells River, was lister, select
man, town representative in 1868 and
'64, and state senator in 1872. He was
also for five years one of the commission
ers of the state prison and was for more
than thirty years a prominent member
OF the Congregational church. His wife,
who was Miss Butler died in 1885,
leaving an only daughter, Miss Ruth A,
Shedd, to whom he was tenderly attached
and who died in 1894. At the time Of
his death he had but one near relative, a
niece, who ministered to his last years.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-04-10
WEST BARNET.

The social and entertainment at the
village hall last Friday evening was
quite success. The receipts were $40
Miss Helen Watts of St. Johnsbury
Academy, who has been sick for few
weeks, is now at home with her aunt
Mrs. c. A. Choate.
Miss Emma Richie, who has beer
home on vacation from WELLESLEY college
returned last Monday
Mr.. Dennis of Dartmouth college, who
taught school in the Roy district las,
winter, is spending his vacation at A. c
Ritchies.
Mrs. Ellen A. Staples, who has beer
spending two weeks with her daughter
Mrs. Lillian Stuart, returned home last
Saturday.
]. Fl. Stuart has bought the house and
mill of Owen Somers, and takes posses
sion of the house May LIST and of the mil
the first of September. He has also dis
posed of his interest in the farm, ETC., by
selling to his father. G. H. Stuart.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-04-10
EAST BURKE.
Death Of Mrs. Lucy Burlington.

Deatn OF mrs. Lucy burlington.
Mrs. Lucy Burlington of Lyndon died
April l, at the advanced age OF 80 years
and four days. She was the widow OF
Wilbur burlington, formerly well known
in Lyndon and Burke, who died in 1868.
The place where she died had been her
home for 5S years. On her Goth birth
day, 90 years ago, she was married, and
some OF her bridal apparel had been kept
and were used in preparing her for burial.
Her family consisted of nine children,
three of whom are living-Mrs. Horace
Randall of st. Johnsbury, Mrs. Isaac
Gage OF Lyndonville, Mrs. Ira d. Eggle-
ston OF Lyndon. The latter very tender
ly cared for her mother during the last
10 years. For two years and six months
she had been an invalid, confined to her
room and bed. She leaves an aged sister,
Mrs. Charles Randall of Lyndon. She
was one OF the charter members of the
Baptist church at East Burke and con-
tinued devoted member until removed
by death. She was highly esteemed by
all favored with her acquaintance. There
will be pleasant remembrance by her
family and friends of her patient waiting
during her long confinement, her earnest
prayers, words of Christian cheer and
hope, and the last expression she gave,
when the power of speech was gone and
eyes closed, raising her hand and point.
ing upward, assuring friends that she
was passing safely to her long desired
home above. Truly blessed are the dead
who die in the Lord. The funeral ser,
vices were attended on Friday, Rev. M
[. Henderson officiating.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-04-10
WEST BURKE.

Charles Scott Whitcher died Monday
of pneumonia. Funeral services were
held on Tuesday evening, which in the
absence OF the pastor were conducted by
DR.. E. E. Dickerman. His remains were
taken to Hyde Park for burial.
Evening Star Chapter, o. E. S., have
an entertainment this Friday evening. A
good literary programme has been pre-
pared after which new sugar will be
served. Admission Is cents.
Mrs. Nellie Kenneth and three children
of Madison, N. H., are visiting her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Otis.
Rev. and Mrs. Wright are attending
the conference at Barre.
Mrs. Stuart is visiting friends at Hard
wick.
Mrs. Ida Goodel is in Boston purchas-
ing her new stock Of millinery and fancy
goods.
Miss Mabel Switser of st. Johnsbury
has been visiting at her aunt's, Mrs. B.
N, Berry's.
Almost all have got their sugar places
tapped, but as yet very few have done
any boiling. The report is, sap the
sweetest ever saw" which according to
the old saying indicates light crop OF
sugar.
Soap contains ye; I've rots clothes
eats the fibre; use less soap.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-04-10
McINDoE FALLS.

Mrs. Carl McClay of st. Johnsbury is
the guest Of Seth Ford.
Mrs. c. ]. Houghton expects to go to
Manchester, N. H., this week to visit her
daughter, Mrs. w. M. Morgan.
Mrs. Wright has moved her goods
down into Mrs. Carlos Hunts rooms,
and will remain there during the summer.
Mrs. DR.. Robert Hazelton and baby OF
West Lebanon are visiting at Ora
Bishops.
There was prize spelling match and
box supper at the Academy hall on
Wednesday evening. Three prizes were
awarded.
The cantata, "Our Easter Offering"
given by the Christian Endeavorers on
Sunday evening, was very interesting,
and Miss Dewey, who drilled them, de-
serves great credit for the successful way
in which everything passed off. The chill
dren, who were all dressed in white and
carried flowers, looked very pretty.
Special mention should be made of Miss
Flora Winch's solo, and the duet by the
Misses Mabel Ford and Florence Kicker.
The church was well filed.
Mrs. R. Bruce, whose condition has
been very low for the past week, is gain
ing slowly.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-04-10
LUNENBURG.

Henry Warren came home from st.
Johnsbury to spend Sunday.
Mr.. Wright has gone to Lancaster to
teach the spring term of the academy.
Rev. A. N. Somers of Lancaster was in
town Friday.
There were no services at the Congre-
gational church last Sunday.
Rev. Mr.. Tucker preached his farewell
sermon last Sunday at the Methodist
church.
The Methodist society gave sugar
party at the hall last Wednesday evening,
Alba Powers died quite suddenly in
Boston, Sunday, March Goth, OF heart
trouble. The remains were brought here
for burial last Tuesday. The funeral was
held at his fathers home on Wednesday
and he was buried in the Baptist Hill
cemetery.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-04-10
LYNDON.

Daniel Frost of Lyndon died March 81
aged SO years. He was kind neighbor,
a worthy citizen, and enjoyed the esteem
and confidence of those who knew him
The funeral service was held at his late
residence, but the burial at Sutton. This
was his native town and where he had
formerly lived. He leaves widow, four
sons and one daughter, who deeply feel
the bereavement that has come upon
them. Truly, a lover and friend has been
removed from them.