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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-06-18
DANVILLE.

Miss Abbie Kent has returned from
visits with friends in Maine and Massa-
chusetts.
Sam Ingalls, is at work in S. o. Morse's
store.
Damon Lodge, Knights OF Pythias,
will observe as Memorial Sunday next
Sunday. Rev. F. E. Currier will preach
the memorial sermon at the Methodist
church in the evening.
W. H. Blake and family have moved
to West Barnet.
Amasa Woodcock and family have
the house recently vacated by W. ID.
Blake.
DR.. c. l.. Bailey has put telephone
into his house Tor the convenience OF his
patrons.
The Congregational ladies invite
young and old to social which they
have planned to hold in the church on
Tuesday, June %. A tempting feast will
be served to all who promptly at hive
will try to call. And funny stories will
then be told of how the ladies earned
their gold.
Take day off next Wednesday and 60
to Burlington and Plattsburg tor only
$1.50. See advertisement elsewhere.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-06-18
WEST BARNET.

There will be no morning service in the
Presbyterian church next Sunday as Rev.
Mr.. Brownell goes to South Ryegate to
preach for Rev. Mr.. Jackson. There will
be meeting as usual at 7 O'Clock p nj.
Mrs. Lackey OF Boltonvile has been
visiting relatives in this vicinity.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Gil6llau of Rye.
gate are visiting friends here.
Mrs. A. o. Richie went to Wellesley
Tuesday to attend the graduation Of
her daughter, Miss Emma Richie.
Mrs. Ellen A. Staples is in Lyndonville
this week.
W. F. HASTE contemplates trip to
California to look after his wife's inter-
est in her brothers estate, in which there
is a dispute over the settlement.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-06-18
WALDEN.

Mrs. J. M. Patch has arrived in town,
having spent the winter at Southern
Pines, N. {. Mr.. Patch has an engage
ment there and will remain through the
summer.
Mrs. Merinda Rogers died Tuesday
morning at the home of her son. A. ].
Rogers, where she was visiting. She
had made her home with her son, ]. B.
Rogers, since the death of her husband
some thirteen years ago. Mrs. Rogers
had been in her usual health until Mon
day morning when she had shock from
which she never rallied. She was one OF
the Oldest residents Of town being about
80 years and woman much respected
by all who knew her.
Charlie Goss spent Tuesday and We'd
nesday at his home in Barnet.
Harley Swasey and James Steele are
each building barn.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-06-18
NORTH DANVILLE.

Edwin Batchelder and wife left for
Whitefeld last Saturday where they are
to oversee the carrying on OF farm be-
belonging to Mr.. Kimball OF New York.
d. W. Hubbard and wife attended the
funeral of Mrs. Betsey Rowland OF
Burke last week, and spent few days
visiting among friends in Lyndon on
their return. -nn
S. N. Hubbard and wife and Mrs. c.
d. Sanborn and son, Allen, recently
visited friends and relatives in Wolcott'
The people of the Methodist society
will hold sociable at Robert Scott's,
Wednesday afternoon and evening, June
70, for the benefit of the pastor, E. H..
Smelling.
Childrens day was very appropriately
observed at the Methodist church Sum
day.
Mrs. Alice Wells remains very Ill, and
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-06-18
THE TOWNS AROUND.
BARNET.

The Christian Endeavor society OF
parnet Centre will have sociable at
VII N Gibson's, Tuesday evening, June
% Ice cream and cake will be served.
Proceeds will be sent to India.
The boiler at the Bottling works was
cleaned and tested one day last week.
A new stage and harnesses will go on
the Barnet Peacham stage route the first
ofJuy.
Julian P. Laughlin expects to 60 to
White6eld next Monday for two or three
weeks to take his brother; c. L. Laugh
Inns place while the latter goes on a trip
to Nova Scotia.
A. L. Gutherie is in Burbank g. Robes
store during ". Fl. Burbank's absence in
attendance at the United States district
court as Juror. |
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-06-18
WEST BURKE.

There will be service at the Univer-
saist church next Sunday at 2 p. m.
Rev. /. D. Morrison will preach.
A very pretty home wedding took
place at West Burke last Tuesday after
noon when Miss Anna Goss was united
in marriage to George E. Dean. Both
are well known in St. Johnsbury having
formerly lived there. Rev. Hervey H..
Hoyt OF St. Johnsbury officiated.
The Epworth League had straw
berry festival on Thursday evening at the
Methodist church.
The Ladies' Library Association will
give an entertainment at G. A. r. hall on
Friday evening, June 25. A good liter
arv programme has been arranged, con-
sisting of music, Rotations and tab
eaux. Cake and ice cream will be
served, after which music will be furn-
shed for those who wish to promenade.
Whole bill Is cents, children under II
10 cents.
Mr.. Gardner has moved his family to
Island Pond.
Mrs. Gertie Burt has returned from her
visit to West Concord.
Mrs. Carrie Gaskill came home from
the Boston hospital last Tuesday.
Misshs Myrtle and May Aldrich have
been visiting at Barton.
Mrs. Parsons and daughter Mabel are
the guests of friends in Springfield, Mass.
Mrs. Whipple is enjoying visit with
friends in Manchester, N. II.
Mr.. and Mrs. Washburn attended the
meeting of the Masonic grand lodge
held at Burlington last week.
Mrs. Hickey and children are in Cabot
for visit with friends in that place.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-06-18

furnished by friends of the institution
AT the alumni meeting in Chapel hall
Tuesday evening, the GRAFTON was de
livered by l. H. Hall, jr., "a, on push
and tact" and reminiscent poem was
read by Miss Susan Cunningham, 90
Following are the officers for the ensuing
year President. |. H. Hail. jr.; vice
president, Miss Flora Campbell secre-
tary and treasurer, Miss Susan Cunning
ham; executive committee, Miss Ellie
Campbell Miss Sadie Blake and F. M.
Campbell Following the alumni meet
ing was a reception to the teachers in
Sanborn hall. The graduating exercises
took place in Music hall, Wednesday
morning, before an audience that filed
every seat. The stage was prettily
decorated. The orations and essays
were all well-prepared and finely de-
livered. In the English and classical
course there were this year 10 graduates;
in the normal department, teachers
course, five graduates. The anniversary
concert by the Boston Rivals, Wednes-
day evening, attracted good audience
and gave frst-class satisfaction.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-06-18
MCINDOE FALLS.

Miss Mabelle Perry will attend the
class reunion at st. Johnsbury tonight.
Miss Pearl Fields is spending a few
days at home.
Mrs. Dodge of Boston is the guest Of
Miss Helen Houghton.
Mrs. Robert Hazleton of Lebanon
N. H., is visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs, Ora Bishop.
At the annual meeting of the Ladies
Aid society Mrs. Thomas Martin was
elected president; Mrs. James Bishop,
vice President; Mrs. A. B. Perry, secre-
tary, and Mrs. Charles Duncan, treasurer.
The Children's day exercises last Sun.
day morning passed off nicely. The solo
by Miss Ida Ford deserves special men,
ton.
Several from this place attended the
concert at Monroe Sunday evening.
Mrs. Scribner of Enosburgh Falls and
Miss Mira Scribner of Kentucky are the
guests of Mrs. D. F. Andrus.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Payne, who have
been at Portland for the past six weeks,
returned home Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Bell spent last
week at Lunenburg.
Miss Susie Kimball has gone to West
INLAND to spend few weeks with her
sister.
Miss Emma Buffum returned home
last Saturday from Lebanon, N. H.,
where she has been spending some time.
On account of the Sunday School con.
cert at Monroe last Sunday evening the
Y. P. S. c. E. held their meeting at five
o'clock, w. H. Gilchrst giving his report
of the state convention at Middlebury at
this meeting.
The Experience social was held in the
vestry last Wednesday evening. All
those who had pledged themselves to
earn certain sum for furnishing the
vestry related in rhyme the way in
which they earned it. About $50 was
taken to go toward the piano fund. Ice
cream and cake were served, and it was
a most enjoyable occasion.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-06-18
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh that
Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense
of smell and completely derange the whole
system when entering it through the mu-
cous surfaces. Such articles should never
be used except on prescriptions from rep
utable physicians, as the damage they
will do is ten fold to the good you can
possibly derive from them. Halls Catarrh
Cure manufactured by F. J. Cheney &
Co., Toledo, o., contains no mercury,
and is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces of
the system, In buying Halls Catarrh
Cure be sure you get the genuine. 1t is
taken internally, and made in Toledo,
Ohio, by F. ]. Cheney & Co. Testimo-
mails free.
Rs~Sold by druggists, price 75c. per
bottle.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-06-18

David Goozey is giving his house a new
coat of white paint.
Farmers in this vicinity report good
outlook for good crop Of hay.
F. Barber is busy hauling lumber to the
lake to be used for building cottages
About 25 are to be built this season.
Mrs. William Jordan died Monday
morning, after short illness. Her hus-
band andfv small children survive her
The Greensboro Bend ball team went
to Cabot Saturday and played the Cabot
team. After a hard-fought battle they
succeeded in winning the game in the
ninth inning. Score, IL to 10. Some Of
the features Of the game were hitting by
Batchelder, fielding by Sternburg, and
the way Jackson pla yed at first base was
something fine. For the Cabots, pitch
ing by Myers, fielding by Paquin. I'm.
pires, Voodry and Burnham.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-06-18
WEST CONCORD.

w. E. and w. L. Douglas have pur-
chased Mrs. Minerva Prouty's farm in
Waterford.
Gen. Grout shipped ID horses from
here last week. Bert McGinnis went
with them to Providence.
Harry Hubbard of Kansas City is
spending his vacation at his home in this
place.
Mrs Dan. Morse was thrown from the
carriage on Wednesday when opposite
Mrs. c. E. Dunton's. Her arm was
broken and she suffered other injuries.
Mis-. Bert L, Brown OF Lunenburg is
the guest of her sister, Mrs. {. Fl. Doug
las.
Mrs. Alice Richards is visiting friendsin
Richiord.
Abner Smith, who was injured last
week, is improving.
Miss Mabel Houghton of Boston is the
guest OF her aunt, Mrs. Fannie Sargent.
The Childrens day exercises at the
Methodist church last Sunday passed of
very pleasantly. Prof. H. H. May rem
dered beautiful solo.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-06-18
WILLOUOHBY,

The Willoughby Lake House opened
June 3 to entertain a party Of Boston
people who were collecting the early
spring flowers. They found specimens for
which they had been searching for 20
years.
DR.. G. G. Kennedy and family are here
for two or three weeks stay.
The Goth annual ball will be held at
Willoughby Lake House on Friday even
ing, July 2, with the st. Johnsbury Or
chestra for music, assisted by N. R.
Young, violinist.
Capt. Averill has his boat ready for
the summer season.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-06-18
WEST WATERFORD.

The friends Of Nelson Blodgett recently
gave him surprise party. He was
called away from home for time and
upon his return was much surprised at
the many guests awaiting him. Mr.
Blodgett left last week for New York
where he will be employed by the Long
Island express company.
Mr.. Hunter of Somerville, Mass, was
the recent guest of his uncle, E. J. Farm
ham.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. w. Lawrence have
been visiting in Victory.
The East Barnet dramatic club gave a
successful presentation OF the drama
TONY, the Convict" last Friday even
ing.
V. B. Blodgett has purchased the
Mosley Hovey place.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-06-18
ST. JoHNsBuRY RAsr

F. o. Pierce and family are spending a
few days with friends in Craftsbury.
Capt. L. W. Fisher assumed charge oil
the post Office on Tuesday.
The ladies aid society met with Mrs
H. M. Knapp Thursday afternoon.
The remains ofAlbert Carleton, who
died in Boston last week, were brought
tothis place for burial Sunday afternoon
Willie Carleton Of Island Pond has
been visiting his uncle, 6. E. Goodall.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-06-18
ST, JOHNsBuRY CENTRE.

Carl Prester is visiting his brother
William Priester.
Mrs. Bartlett and daughter are visit
ing at George Paine's.
Charlie Gage was hurt quite badly
Wednesday while playing ball.
Mrs. Bunker is visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. T. E. Hartman.
The Changers hold their annual picnic
at Joe's pond today.
The village school closes for the sum-
mer vacation today.
Rev. Mr. Fisk and wife were present
at the Wednesday evening prayer meet
ing.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-06-18

Sweetheart, he whispered. He wasn't
telling her thing but the old, old
story. Yet he held his audience for
hours.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-06-18
NRwBuRY.

Despite the pouring rain Of Thursday,
the 9th, an audience which filled the
Congregational church, attended the
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-06-18
GREENSBORO.
GREENSBORO BEND.

Rev. Mr.. Harris is having barn built
A. E. Perrin has charge of the work.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-02
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Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18
Verdict for CITY ATTORNEY CAN'T.

luI SIty 1atbu1uCy ooneo'
At the last term of our Circuit Court
Judge Hughes held most of our city
ordinances invalid for the reason that
the penalty prescribed by ordinance
was different from that affixed by u
state statutes. Judge Hockaday, of
the Boone County circuit, had, previ-
GUS to this, held the same way. The
City Council instructed the City At
torney to take the matter before the
Supreme Court. Irwin Caldwell was
at the time serving a sentence in the
city Jail for carrying concealed weap-
ons. The city ordinance against car
rying concealed weapons was subject
to the same objection that was urged
against the ordinances held invalid by
the Circuit Judges. An effort was
made to release Caldwell from prison
on a writ of habeas corpus sued out
by Edmonston & Cullen, as attorneys
Tor Caldwell, in the Supreme Court OF
Missouri for the purpose of getting a
final opinion. The ase was submit
ted to the court on a written agree
ment and an opinion was handed down
yesterday by Judge Burgess sustain
ing the city and remanding the pris-
oner to the custody of the Street Com
| missioner,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18
March. ApriL Nav.

Almost every n has come to be-
lieve that March, April and May Is q
season that brings arrangements OF
the body dependent on blood impuri-
ties. This belief is an old one, is near
ly universal, and has arisen, not as the
result of the teachings of the medical
fraternity, but has been learned in the
bitter school of experience. Depress-
ion of the nervous system at the ap-
proach of spring is a fertile source of
blood impurities-general lassitude,
dull, heavy sensations, continual tired
feelings, with irregular appetite, and
sometimes LOGS of sleep.
Pe-ru-na meets every indication
and proves itself to be perfectly
adapted to all their varied peculiari-
ties. Pe-ru-na invigorates the system,
rejuvenates the feelings, restores the
normal appetite and procnres regular
sleep. That tired feeling which is the
natural result of the depressing effect
of warm weather Immediately after
the invigorating cold of winter, quick
ly disappears when Pe-rn-na is taken.
Thousands are daily testifying to it's
priceless benefit.
All who desire DIR. Hartman's latest
book on this interesting subject can
obtain one for a short tune free by
addressing the Pe-ru-na Drug Manu-
featuring Company, Columbus, o.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18
CLOGGED BOWELS,

Constipation means not only I'M
healthy Accommodations in the bowels,
but a condition poisonous to the entire
body. 1t generates foul gases which
poisons the stomach, liver, heart, kid
neys and blood, thus deranging the
whole system. Moreover, it causes a
paralysis in the muscular structure of
the bowels, hence chronic constipa-
ton ensues with all it's accompanying
evils. A simple cathartic is only a
temporary benefit. What is needed
to permanently cure is a tonic that
will strengthen the bowel structure
and restore nasural perisaltic move
ments. PRIcKLY ASH BrTTF;Rs has an
established reputation of many years
standing as a system tonic and laxa-
tive. 1t does not purge or grip the
bowels, leaving them weak and help
less, as do the drastic cathartics. Its
action is gentle, yet effective. 1t
| stimulates and strengthens the bowels,
regulates the liver, tones up the
| stomach and when there is any kid
ney arrangement it promptly extends
| it's curative influence to those organs.
| Sold by @. A. Buckner.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18
A UNIQUE Contest

We have the following accountfrom
one OF the %elocution pupils OF Hardin
College:
I'm Saturday mornings we always
assemble in the study hall for one of
the most interesting classes of the
week. This we call our Mutual Inn
provement Glass. Some of us go with
great trepidation and some of us with
most pleasant anticipations-depend-
ing, of course, upon whether we are
on the programme or not. But last
Saturday we were all in the same
boat. The exercise required for that
morning was that each pupil should
narrate some story and the one who
told the best story in the best style
should receive a prize, awarded by
the instructors Of the Elocution De-
partment. The decision was left to
the members of the class and taken
by ballot. Oh, the best stories were
toldl And while we were listening in
~breathless suspense to hear the end
OF each three-minute story, we dread
ed the instant when the bell should
sound and cut the tale short. At the
end of the session the prize was tri-
umphantly carried off by Miss Maude
Wallace. Upon receiving it she was
requested to read the presentation
pcem, which accompanied a very
generous box containing many of the
good things of life. This is the poem:
"rhe noble George has gained re-
nown
That he could not tell a story,
But by that very act have 1
Gained for myself great glory.
SO times have changed since Georges
day
Truth has gone down to zero;
To lie and then lie out of it
Is now what makes a hero.
I've struggled hard this box to win,
1t cost me toll and pains;
But, classmates dear, with you III
share
The good things it contains.
For you have doubtless worked az
hard,
And tits no more than fair
That, though twas l who won the
fight,
The spoils you yet should share.
Now do not let yourself despond,
Just take me for your pattern;
And some day you may shine al
bright
AS Mercury or Saturn"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18
EAST CENTRALIA ITEMS.
Correspondence OF the Ledger.

" tAuSbchhEAA1e Va 49,
|. EAST CEyTRALIA, March 15.-Mr.
Candy has moved to the o. Brun farm.
The sale ut Marion Bruce's was
largely attended. Everything sold
well. Marion and family have moved
to Morgan county to reside.
The recent rain fall made the roads
almost impossible.
Mr.. Fox lost two yearling calves.
They were drowned In q pond.
Mr.. SpangIer, the horse buyer, who
has been in Centralia for the past few
months, thinks Of making this his
permanent home, though we are
sorry to state that he 10 sick at pres
emit.
Joe Baker left Friday for st. Louis,
where he viii be treated at the 81,
John hospital. Readers VIII remem
Der that Joe was hurt two months age
In o coal mine.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18
A Hnstlinp Firm.

L. R. Ferris, the young hardware
merchant on the west side of the
square, has admitted Ross Cauthorn
to partnership in his business.
The people of Audrain county know
these two young men too well to need
an introduction; that they are both
strict upright business men is a fact,
and that they treat all customers alike
with courtesy.
The new firm, which will do business
under the firm name of Ferris &
Cauthorn, have made extensive pur-
chases In all kinds of farming imple-
ments, buggies, wagons, co oking
stoves and everything connected with
the hardware business. They want
your trade and will treat you right.
Mr.. Ferris, the younger member OF
the firm, has been identified with the
hardware business for a number OF
years in Mexico, while Mr.. Cauthorn
is embarking for the first time. wit
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18
Waterman Shot.

CENTRALIA, Mo-, March 15.-Burg-
lars attempted to enter White & Rob-
inson's dry goods and notion store
Sunday night. Night Waterman Hill
attempted to arrest them and was
shot. Both escaped and left no clew.
The store has been burglarized six OF
eight times In three years.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18
HORD & KING.
j. A. Potts Has Sold His Interest in
the Hardware Store to Y. o. P.
King-The New Firm q
Strong One.

MIR. j. A. Potts, one of Audrain
County's best known and most SUBJ
stantial business men, has sold his in
terest IN the hardware firm of Potts
& Hord to Mr.. V. o. P. King, a most
active and enterprising young bust
ness man. Mr.. Potts had SO many
other business matters to look after
that he could not give his attention to
the business. This new firm consists
Of Percy Hord and MI. King, both
e~nterprising, active business men of
integrity, with plenty of capital and
plenty of business sense.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18
WORCESTER ITEMS

Correspondence of the Ledger.
WORCESTER, March 16.-Times are
getting better.
Our roads are in a bad condition.
The hum of the seeder will soon
wake the slumbering echoes.
There is a great change in farms in
our vicinity. We are losing good cit
liens, but hope that those we receive
in exchange are az good.
Mr.. F. L. Laforce is in st. Louis buy
ing spring goods.
Our new blacksmith, Mr.. W. H.
Wetter, has arrived from Jefferson
City and is working in the shop re-
Gently occupied by Mr.. Butterfly. VIII
Coleman has moved here and will do
the wood work.
Little Lucicai Beagles is or the sich
list.
Stock sold well at Ed. Scherer's sale
Thursday.
Con Morthland and family have
moved to the j. r. Hodge farm, ant
Mr.. Stevens, Of near Thompson Sta
ton, will move to the place formerly
occupied by Nj. Morthland.
Mrs. DIR. Cornett and children have
returned from an extended visit x
| Mexico relatives.
Ed. Weber, Of north OF Laddonia
attended the Scherer sale Thursday
We think we can report q wedding
at the next writing.
T. ]. Miller 10 home from South Mis-
souri, with 100 head OF cattle, which b
will feed this summer. MIR. Miller !
one OF our most successful stock me
and always knows where to buy catth
Miss Maggie Skelley, Of LAddonis
Ia visiting her sister, Mrs.. ]. p. Snooi
Rhodes Clements Ia home from Nc
bile, Ala, where he spent the wintet
Judging from his looks the ciimai
agreed with him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-03-18

Brown & Atchison have contracted
7s head Of southwestern heifers, and
IS head of hogs at sS.15, for the first
half of May to A. Dick, Of Laddonia.
CIaud Inflow almost cut his hand OF
one day last week by falling on a
double bladed axe.
Homer Azdsll sold q load Of fat cat
tie to Joe Bolts, to be delivered first
half Of May at SAB. This is fine lot
of cattle.
Ed. Atchison, who cried Ed. Scher-
er's sale, obtained good prices for
everything. Ed. is one of the best
auctioneers in the county.