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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-02-14
WEST

Much snow came Tuesday and the
wind blew very much, so that there are
many drifts.
School Commissioner c. p. Hatch was
in town Wednesday, settling up school
counts before town meeting.
George w. Shepherd has moved into
the old Millen Morrill, house, and Henry
Wiley has moved to Stowe.
Washington's birthday will be com
memorated by the Epworth League. An
address will be given by Harvey Bur
bank and other appropriate exercises
will be given.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-02-14
SUTTON.

Mrs. A. H, Burnham has been very
sick with the grippe and several Others
are suffering from hard colds or a dis
temper that is having quite a run here,
Rev. w. S. Smith is tt preach in en-
change with Rev. J.. w. Burgin of North
Danvi lie next Sabbath, Feb. 10th. We
hope there may be a full house as Rev.
Mr.. Burgin is an excellent preacher.
The remains of Elmer Roundy, who
died in this town near West Burke last
Thursday, were brought to our cemetery
for interment on Saturday, the funeral
having been held at the Universalist
church in West Burke.
Rev, w. S, Smith closes his work here
March list, after one years p~astorate.
We understand that he may return into
the section where he was before coming
to this place, but he has not fully decided
the matter as yet. Wherever he may go,
his many friends here will wish him sue
cess in his labors.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-02-14
PEACHAM NJ.

Quite a number Of our singers this
week attended the musical convention at
Groton undtr he direction OF c. H. Dud-
ley OF East Montpelier.
The man friends Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Mark Wheeler gave them a surprise last
Thursday night it being the 10Th ami
versary of their marriage, and left as a
remembrance Of the occasion two nice
cha RS and several other smaller tokens
OF their friendship.
Miss Eunice Hunt gave her school
mates a party last Thursday evening, it
being her ninth birthday.
Mr.. Elliot, agent for the Bible society,
spoke at the Congregational church last
Sunday morning.
1t was incorrectly stated in last weeks
paper that Mr.. Pascal had moved into
the house recently vacated bv the Max.
hams. 1t is Mrs. T. G. Whitehils house
at the Corner. which the Pascal family
has leased.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-02-14
HARDWICK.

The second annual convention of the
Hardwick musical association will be
held on March 3, 4 and 5. The Montpe
lier orchestra will furnish music. Enter.
tainment will be provided for all who de.
sire to attend.
A public installation of officers of the
Masonic lodge was held on Tuesday even
ing and much enjoyed by all.
Roy Roundy and brother have bought
the Centennial livery OF Mr.. Fisher and
take possession at once.
c. c. Stewart is recovering from the
effects OF dropping a stitch" in his back
An athletic association will soon be
formed among the students of Hardwick
academy.
Down the Black Canon" will be pre-
sented by local talent Feb. IS and Ia
The proceeds will he used for purchasing
instruments Tor the band.
A republican club is to be formed here
in The near future.
Joe Sutton, whose illness was mentioned
last week, died on Friday. The tuuera
was held Sunday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-02-14
Cite Tumns Around.
DANVILLE.
Golden w eddin9.

The fftieth anniversary of the marriage
of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Wilson of Dan
vile. was observed at their home on
Wednesday. A large number of the
townspeople were present, besides many
friends and relatives from a distance.
MANY presents were left, showing the
esteem in which the aged couple are held.
Mr.. Wilson was the first Grand Chief Of
the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engin-
GERS. and held that position for a period
of ten years.
Several of the towns folks are on the
sick list among whom are Mrs. Achsah
Cook, Mrs. William Oderkirk and Moses
Bovee.
Mrs. Ella Kedney is living with her
daughter, Mrs. George Wiley, and is
ready to do d~ressmaking by the day or
at home.
DR.. Fred L. Beckwith will be at the
Elm House, Feb. II to 20, prepared to
do all kinds of dental work.
Mark Bruce, who has been quite i'll, is
out again.
Misses Lottie Borland and Lillian
Hogden and J. H. Tilton each closed sue
cessiul terms of school in town last Fri
day.
Miss Ella Page, who hasjust completed
her third term of school in Barnet, was
welcomed on her return home by about
10 Of her academy mates and a very
pleasant time was enjoyed.
The remains of Mrs. Jasper Kempton
were brought here from Maiden, Mass,
for burial Tuesday.
Miss Minnie Trail of Barre was the
guest of Mrs. Flora Wright a few days
last week.
Miss Hattie Fisher of East St. Johns
in town.
lanes Borland has gone to Hyde Park.
where he has a position on the News and
Citizen.
Harvey Barber closed a successful term
OF school at Pumpkin Hill Friday.
Ward ellis invited the Christian En-
deavor Society to his house last Friday
evening. A large number accepted the
invitation and went down in Worthen's
big barge and enjoyed a very pleasant
social time.
The fifth annualconvention of the Dan
vile musical association will be held
Feb. 25 to %, (. F. Dudley, conductor,
Mrs. s. B. Hooker, pianist. Sam Currier,
reader. Full programme next week.
Free entertainment to out oftown singers.
{. S. Dole had a narrow escape from a
serious fire last week Tuesday night. The
sheathing over one OF his lamps caught
fire. and but for timely discovery we
would have had another big fire.
Mrs. F. d. Stocker and Kent Knowlton
attend the musical convention at Sutton
this week, and Sam Currier assists as
reader.
Mrs. Flint, Of Troy, Vt, is visiting her
sister, Mrs. F.. E. Currier.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-02-14
CATARRH CANNOT BE CURED

with local applications, as they cannot
reach the seat OF the disease. Catarrh is
a blood or constitutional disease, and in
order to cure it you must take internal
remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken
internally, and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces. Halls Catarrh
Cure is not a quack medicine. 1t was
prescribed by n OF the best physicians
in this country for years, and is a regular
prescription. 1t is composed of the best
tones known, combined with the best
blood purifiers, acting directly on the
mucous surfaces. The perfect combination
of the two ingredients is what produces
such wonderful results incuring Catarrh.
Send for testimonials, free.
F.. !. CHENEY & Co.. Props, Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists. price 75c.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-02-14

Little Miss Florence Gibson has beer
quite sick Tor a week past.
Mrs. Sarah Buchanan has returned
from L~yndonville, where she has been
spending the past two months with her
sister.
Mrs. Charles Crawford and children
are visiting friends at West Concord.
Rev, Mr.. MCGOWAN finished the second
part of his lectures on Pilgrims Progress
on Sunday evening, Feb. 5. He com
menced giving these lectures about five
months ago, and has given % in all
The house has usually been well filled
and the people are sorry that these inter
esiing talks have come to a close. Hi:
lecture last Sunday was one OF the finest
he has delivered, and one which left {
deep impression on his audience. A col
lection was taken up and money enough
raised to buy a new lamp for the choir.
w. H. Gilchrist S. r. was at Windsor
last week attending the institution of {
K p. lodge.
Rev. Mr.. Harris, agent ofthe Episcopa
missionary society, preached in the Con
gregational church on last Sunday ever
ing to a good sized audience, conside,in,
the weather. The Episcopal form o
service was used.
The Ladies Aid society oithe McIndoe
Falls Congregational church will give
birthday party at the Academy Hall
Friday evening, Feb. ID, at which Mrs
anna Spencer Frost OF ST. Johnsburv viii
read, musical selections Will be rendered
and refreshments served.
Mr.. and Mrs Ring of Woodsville Wis
tied at Mrs. William Kimball's this week
Next Sunday being the fifth a~nniver
sary OF the formation OF the Christian
Endeavor society here, appropriate exer
cises will be held by the local Endeav
ortrS.
Mr.. McCraig is very sick and it i
(ear,d he will not recover.
Fred Daniels, who has been sick for tn
past few weeks with typhoid fever, i
considered a little better.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Smith welcomed
nine pound boy to their home circle las
Sunday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-02-14
WEST WATERFORD.

MI. and Mrs. E. A. Blodgett visited
friends and relatives in Concord and
L%unenburg last week.
Charles Simons has returned from
Canada, and will work for o. Cushman
the coming season.
Charles E. Harris has returned from
Boston, where he has been for the past
few weeks.
Carpenter Bros, who have taken the
agency Tor Reads fertilizers, have just
received a car load, and are now draw
ing it home for their own use and that OF
the farmers in this vicinity.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-02-14

You will notice that Mr.. Wav could beat me n Der cent o me item, which is
easily explained to any m familiar with Tontine Insurance where, instead Of re-,
turning the profits annually to the policy holders iii lett with the company for a
period of years, which gives a Tontine Company great advantage as far as figures
|aec concerned in several points, Compare the other items and see the large per-
centage the State Mutual shows over the Northwestern, this insignificant me little
point.
For the absolute truth of the above will. refer to Hon. A. F. Nichols county
clerk, or Robt ". Snnonis, deputy clerk.
It's possible that the percentages of the Northwestern Company a varva
trfe from the figures here sho wn for the reasont that at the examination of this
Massachusetts, Illinois South Dakota and Nebraska they increased the liabilities
OF the company S % muc htht the surplus was reduced 5000 679 40 from The COM
panys figures even the public. Only atnae, but it might make a little difference
in he hguaNon, which report was used. See! In conclusion, | would ia y, hat |
have not as vet refused TO arbhratt this matter even N two points, but after the
very ungentemanv action of Mr.. Way, do not think care to haveanything more
to DO with him. Other agents are invited to accept the challenge as orsinaHy writ
ten and intended, namely, to arbtrate each and every point named.
would say that the duplicate adv advertisement OF John q. Drew which appeared in
last weeks "Caedonian and Republican" have answered in this weeks RE
publican in full, and do not think it necessary to publish the same in the "Caledo-
nan," but will be glad to send a copy to any ne upon request. have copies to
burn lit desired. CHAS. S. HASTINGS. Gen. Agt.
State Mutual Life Assurance Co..
Over Post Office, St. Johnsbury, Vt.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-02-14
Hello East PeaCham !

Tuesday. February II. was called % the telephone and connected with East
Peacham. Benjamin T. Way agnt of the Northwestern Life Insurance Co, said to
ne, Il want to accept your challenge to Life Insurance agents as published in the
CALIFORNIAN and endorsed o n the back of the financial! statement of the State Mu-
tual Life Assurance Co. tor 1895" | answered that would be happy to accept his
offer, and answered his enquiries in regard to certain of the items mentioned. which
show the nete all lin amounts and percentages. inf rmed him that should want
to arbtrate eve y item as appears o n the chalen2 e except the last one Surplus
ply a Tontne business. This he agreed to- answering all right"
regard TO the matter re cal ed on Hon. Abro F. Nichols and requested him to act
a arbitrator between u.s. and deposited $100in his hands to pay Mr.. Way as per
his de"ee At once Mr.; Way declined to arbtrate but two points, but admitted
that he told me he woul1 arbitrate the seven 81 points at Hsu- by telephone. This
iTetu< sec to dc, until at Mr. Nch"ls suggestion. that it .appe led to him that if Mr..
Way did nt choose to match the remaining items, it was virtually a concession
that he aCEnowIedg dhe e'uli not do it consented to arhtrate the two points
wanted if Mr. Way would concede that he could not match the other five points.
This he absolutely refused to do. Mr. Nichols apparently becoming DISCUS ed with
the whole matter flor which II N could blame him. deciu led to acti The after.
After leaving Mr. Nichols, we called IN Judge Smith, who was busy with Probate
matters. ten called o n Cashier Smith at the First National Bank, who declined TO
act. While in the bank Nh. Way remarked that refused to stand by my cha 1enge.
stouly deriet 1T, and offered to wager 500 to So land put the money VI, too)
that Mr.. Nichols or Mr.. Simonds would say differently.
Herewith ire the items in question. with the per cent Of the two companies,
showing very conclusivey the reason why Mr.. Way did OF wish to match only
two points:
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-02-14
X DANVILLE.

Mrs. !. S. Stanton and Miss Ida
Thompson are visiting friends in St.
Johnsbury.
Rev, ]. w. Burgin expects to exchange
with Rev. Mr.. Smith of Sutton next SUM-
day.
Miss Susie Shaw gave a party to sew
eral Of her friends last Saturday evening
which was much enjoyed by all.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-02-14
LYNDON CENTER.

Luther B. Harris was in Rutland this
week, attending the state encampment,
G. A. X.
Rev. Mr.. Clark, Of Ashland, N, H., isto
supply at the Free Baptist church next
Sunday.
The Christian Endcavor Society held a
sociahlc with Mrs. c, K. Hubbard Thurs
day night.
Hon. T. N. Vail has gone to Omaha or
a business trip.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-02-14
Farm
for
Sale.

Situated in the east part Of Danville and
known as the Wilson farm. Contains 100
acres, includinggood timber land and pastur-
age. Sugar orchard of over 800 trees run.
ming water 10 house and barn. Buildings
are conveniently located and in good repair.
Nice orchard with grated fruit. Enquire OF
JAMES II. WILSON.
Passumpsic, Vt.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-02-14
LYNDON.

The Lyndon Congregational society
has made Rev. P. B. Fisk a proposition
to become its own pastor after May LIST
and release st. Johnsbury Center from
further yoke-fellowship.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-02-14

Hoods Pills cure Liver Ills, Bilious
ness Indigestion, Headache. A pleasant
a xative. All druggists.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-02-14
LYNDON VILE.
Railroad Ball Tonight.

1t is anticipated that the 9th animal
concert and railroad bal will eclipse all
previous entertainments given by the rail
road boys. Every reserved seat in the
gallery has been disposed OF, which fore
tells a big audience at the concert given
by Beedle's orchestra. This company OF
artists need no recommendation. as they
are well WI throughout New England.
A sump;uous banquet has been prepared
by Landlord Chase OF the Union House,
and the whole affair promises to be by
far the most brilliant social event of the
season.
A large company of invited guests from
here attended the reception given by the
Woman's Club Of St. Johnsbury to the
Board of Trade at that place.
Holders Of FIRE insurance policies on
buildings or contents of buildings wired
for electric lights should secure permits
for the same of the agents writing their
policies.
W. N. Webb attended the meeting OF
the hotel men OF the state at White River
Junction last week Thursday. He is one
of the executive committee of the asso.
citation.
Mr. and Mrs. w. H. Child and Mrs. w.
L. Guild were the delegates from Farms.
worth Post, G. A. r., and the Relief
Corps. at the state encampment at Rut-
land this week.
The Sons of Veterans commemorated
Lincoln's birthday Wednesday, by an en-.
tertainment in the evening, cons sting OIL
appropriate Rotations, songs and Choir
uses.
The Kow-Kure Co. sold over 800 cans
of their remedy last week. One order OF
$50 cans came by telegraph.
Miss Mary Z. Emerson spent Sunday
in Manchester, N. H., with her aunt, Mrs
E. Rano.
w. d. Poole has sold his brick block
recently erected on Depot street. 10 A. A,
and w. r. Cheney, the druggists who
occupy the store in the east side of the
block. Mr.. Pooleis said to have received
a consideration OF about $500 for The
building.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-20
INTERESTING PAPER
On Water Power in the virginias Read by
MIR. Humphreys.

Mr.. Humphreys.
Mr.. D. c. Humphreys, of the Assoc.a-
ton of Engineers Of Virginia read be
fore that body a few weeks ago paper
which had for lis subject Stream
Measurements and Water Power in Vir-
ginia and West Virginia Il describes
Inc work of investigating the water
power resources of the Owo States men
toned so far as such work has been
carried out.
Stations have been established and
measurements are being made on the
Potomac, at dam No. 6, near Great
Cacap0n, w. Va; On the South Branch
at Springfield, w Va. and on The main
river again at Cumberland, Nd, and at
Poinc of Rocks, Nd, as we'll as at Chain
Bridge. D. c. There is also a station
on the Shenandoah, near Melville, w.
Va. on New River, at Lafayette, w.
Va. on the Greenbrier At Anderson, w.
Va. on the James at Buchanan, Va, on
North River of the James, al Glasgow,
Va, and on North and South rivers Of
the Shenandoah at PORT Republic, va.
The observations at each station con-
sist of two parts: first the river height
Is daily read by q gage reader vino
lives near the station, a weekly report
being transmitted to washington. Sec
ond. the relation must be established
between river height and discharge per
second. When this is once done all that
s necessary in order to determine the
quantity of water flowing per second IS
to measure the river height or read the
gage. the discharge being at once de-
termined by means of rating table or
diagram. The stations are chosen at
places where the cross-sectiOn and chan
mel above and below are permanent in
order to- insure trustworthy results.
To establish the relation between
gage reading and discharge, measure
ments must be made at different stages
from extreme high water TO extreme
low waiter, establishing points along the
curve expressing such relations.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-20

P. Sharp farm came in Tuesday, and IS
good for 45 barrels Drilling on No s
and 9 IS located on the Edgar Sharp
tract. Part of the James P. Sharp tract
Is Unbiased.
The rig s completed and machinery
is being put on the ground On the Bry-
ant farm. Spudding viii commence
first of the week.
Messrs. Stewart & Bruner Will case
their No l on the Ogd.n & Ross tract
to-day, at a depth Of ,0C0 feet.
The drill started last Thursday On
the Angus tract, a good deal Of impcr.-
ance will be attached 10 this well, as
Il Will be a good pointer.
We learn the bit struck the top of tina
Big Injun sand to-day N the Pollock
well, with a good showing.
The drill started yesterday on the
Corb,tt tract, lying next to Bull creek.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-20
AT WAVERLY.

Special to the Register.
Waverly. w Va, January 19-The
Florence Oil Company's Smith No. s
came in yesterday a gusher. Drilling
on Nos. 9 and TO- and rigs up for Nos.
II. - 49,
Fulton Company's No. on their
Smith lease came IN, and 5 good for
100 barrels. Nos. . and 8 drilling.
Work IN the Valley Mills territory IS
progressing nicely. Eperlain No l is
making 20 barrels. Several wells are
due IN the pay this week. The Callahan
& ReXroad tracts were leased this week
for a big bonus. Territory is scarce.
On the James Hunter tract, Frawley
No. 8 IS drilling. The wells on this
tract are about the same as last re-
ported.
Snyder & Company's No. on the J.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-20
Atlantic Tea Go.

Our annual inventory is complete and
TO us is very satisfactory. Our bust
ness shows q marked increase over "a.
We are now resolved that go shall lead
all preceding years. if low prices and
standard goods Will attract trade. and
we think it will.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-20

I am selling good clean coal for &c
per bushel, delivered to any part of the
city. The only dealer in Home and
P.ttsburg Coal combined. Call and
get my prices-lowest in the city. 7
also receive fresh fish and oysters daily
and solicit a share Of the patronage of
the public. r. TEASDALE,
Sixteenth and Chapline Streets.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-20
GLASS SITUATION.
Little Prospect OF Factory at" Boing Pur-
chased Now.

Mr.. Henry SchmulbaoA has received
another communication from President
Ripley. of the United States Glass
Company, in which it is made appar-
ent thai the owners OF factory H will
not come down in the price which they
have placed On Jaat plant. As prev
ously stated in the Register, the Wheel
ing gentlemen who have interested
themselves in The matter, regarded the
figures of President Ripley as eXorO.-
tam. There does not appear to be any
Indication at present that the two sides
will come to an agreement
The movement to- organize a company
10 cree. a new plant on the South Side
has met with encouragement from bust
ness men and real estate owners n
that section Of the city, and it is known
that several desirable sites have been
examined.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-20
WHAT YOU WANT

Is to have your laundry done without
injury to the linen and to have it done
neatly and promptly The White Swan
Laundry. Scroggins &c Moser, proprie-
tors. has exceptional facilities FOR work
of this character. Satisfaction guaran-
teed. Office and works, No. 20 Tenth
street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-20
\ NARROW ESCAPE.
Joseph Hirons Fell From n Train and was
Severely Injured.

Severely Injured.
Joseph Hirons had a narrow escape
from being crushed 10 death by train
No. AZ, at BenwoOd Junction yesterday
afternoon. Hirons lives at ColfaX, w.
Va. and was some years ago employed
as brakeman on the B. & o. The
train was moving slowly. and ne az
tempted 10 get on, but missed his foot
ing and fell against a box en- one of the
trucks. HIS injuries consist Of painful
but not serious wounds in the head.
Hirons was placed on the train and
brought up to this city. The patrol
wagon met The train at the station, and
the injured man was taken to the City
Hospital, where his wounds were
dressed by DR.. J. A. Campbell.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-20
ANOTHER BUSTER.

Special to the Register.
Steubenville, OA.o, January 19.-The
Forsythe & Cos we'll on the Cope farm,
in SmHhfield township, was drilled in
yesterday and IS buster.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-20
Dbeelin9 &e9iater
ATTENTION, BUTCHERS AND BREW
ERSl

We are full up again on all sizes and quail
titles of our celebrated AL-Wool Knit Jack
cts. Price from $500 up. Also agents for
the famous JarOs Hygienic Underwear.
G. HESS & SONS,
Fashionable Tailors and Gents Furnishers,
1921 and 1898 Market st.