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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-12-20


ply sician is to locate in the town OF
Hubbatdtown, which hasn't had doc
tor for forty years.
The citizens of Island Pond are en-
deavoring to have the repair shops of
the Grand Trunk railroad moved to that
town from Gorham and Richmond. The
shops would employ 100 to 200 men.
According to the report of the COM
missioner OF navigation, showing by
states and territories the number and
gross tonnage of registered, enrolled and
licensed vessels of the United States, YER
mont has % vessels with a total ton
mage OF 23,9S6.
There is talk of starting bank in
Pawlet village. The county is said to be
full of idle money and at least $4,000
would be ready any time it was wanted
TO do business.
Captain Dodd of the Third Cavalry,
formerly stationed at Fort Ethan Allen
is being sued in Burlington city court tor
the price of a baseball outfit purchased
by soldiers at the fort.
The Vermont Shade Roller company of
Vergennes reports that they have never
been so crowded with orders. The
orders now OF the books would keep
them running two months. Two new
machines have been added to the shop to
expedite the filling of orders.
DR.. Webb, OF Shelburne, has had the N.
Y. c. & H. X. K. R. lettered on his priv
ate car in place OF the name Wagner as
formerly
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-12-20
MCINDOE FALLS.

w. M. Dickson leaves tonight for San
Francisco.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. L. Duncan will receive
their friends at their home on Friday.
Dec. %, in the afternoon and evening, it
being the 25th anniversary OF their
marriage.
Mrs. Julia Smith has gone to Hanover
to he absent several weeks.
Mr.. Stuart, of Denver, who will be
well remembered here, was in town on a
short visit this week.
There will be Christmas tree at the
Academy hall on Monday evening.
The Sunday school Christmas concert
will be next Sunday evening.
Mrs. H. c. Ide spent several days at
st. Johnsbury last week.
Mrs. Agnes Curtis is visiting in East
Barnet.
Rev. Mr.. Kellogg, of Wilder, preached
last Sunday. Mr.. Kellogg was accom-
panied here by his wife and little son.
The merchants have got in a good
supply of Xmas goods, their windows
and shelves being filled with many useful
and pretty things. Guthrie & Peck also
have a very good display Of silver
articles.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-12-20
SOUTH RYEuATE.

J.R. w. Beattie expects to move into
his store in the Gibson block this week.
Fred Tewksbury and George Robeu
were in Hardwick last Monday on bust
ness.
Bennett Terry is clerking in the store
of Terry and George.
A number from here attended the auc'
ton sale OF X. F. Jaynes last Tuesday.
Preparations are being made for a
Christmas tree and programme at the
First Presbyterian church next Monday
evening
The Mission Band of the Reformed
Presbyterian church held its annual
barrel opening last Tuesday evening in
he Christian Endeavor room. About
S25 has been raised by the children dur
ing the past year. This amount goes to
support little girl in India.
1t is expected that Rev. Mr.. Davies OF
Portland will preach next Sunday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-12-20
Chris mas Comm Soon.

or 'possum settin on simmon tree,
Christmas comm soon.
| wink at him an he wink at me-
Christmas comm soon.
| say. OF POISON doan you maik no face
leah yo' hea in de fat'nin' place
Come back bimeby an tend yo' case"
Christmas comm soon.
OF turkey roostin' on crooked limb,
Christmas comm soon.
done gone proieck bimeby wifi him,
Christmas comm soon.
He got so fat dat his skin turn blue.
De white folks watch till dey think he do,
An dis oil culled Ii an watchin,' too,
Christmas comm soon.
De coon dog barkin' lax his heart done
break!
Christmas comm soon.
! climb up yondeh an de limb shake,
Christmas comm soon,
De oil dog waitin' on dc groun' below,
DE coon CANT harbo' OBJ his soul no mo-
1t done cross ODER to de oddeh shot,
Christmas comm soon,
Won't hang no stockin on de cabin wall,
Christmas comm soon.
'Fraid OIL Mahsteh SANITY won't come at all,
Christmas comm soon.
De good Lawd whispeh when l dream at
night,
Rouse up. OIL sleepah, for de day get light,
An yank dat turkey from de white mans
slBnt!
Christmas comm soon.
We soon be squattin' at de banquet bod,
Christmas comm soon.
/ ask de bic ssin' from de lis min Lawd.
Christmas comm soon,
Den / take dat POISON an l break de bone,
An pou de gravy on de o. con pone,
An cyarve dat turkey what de white folks
noun,
Christmas comm soon
-lDenver Post.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-12-20
PASSUrIPSIC.

Rev. Mr.. Meacham and wife returned
to their home monday night.
In the absence of the pastor last Sun
day a sermon was read by ]. H. Wark.
The following officers were elected in
the Christian Endeavor Society last Sun
day evening: President, E. H. Lacke
vice pres, ]. S Somers; secretary, Ida F.
Mullin; treasurer, Laura l.. Lackie.
Reheaesals for the Christmas entertain'
ment on Monday evening, Dec. 20, are
progressing finely, and we anticipate as
interesting programme as has been
given in several years. The exercises
will be chiefly musical and will repay
any and all to come and hear. All are
invited to bring their presents to hang
upon the tree.
The choir platform in the church is be.
ing enlarged 10 accommodate the in
creased numbers.
Ed. Hills brother and wife, from Der.
lin, N. H., are visiting him here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur DEMO have re.
turned from their trip to the southern
part of the state.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-12-20
EAST BARNpT.

About forty called at John S. Bandy's
Friday evening, Dec. 8, and presented
Alvin N. Bandy nice mantel bed, pair
of blankets and other presents. Refresh.
ments were served and all enjoyed a
pleasant evening.
Rev. Mr.. Jordan preached here last
Sunday afternoon. He was here ten
years ago and held series of meetings.
Jessie McGill has gone to Bradford,
Mass, to spend her vacation with friends
there.
Mrs. Eugene Kendall, who has been on
the sick list, is very much better.
May Gilfllan from Passumpsic was
the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. Gilfllan over
Sunday.
Miss Della Dustin called on friends here
last Saturday.
There will be Christmas tree in the
chapel Monday evening with singing and
exercises by the children.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-12-20
LYNDON CENTER.

Robert McVicar, of Denver, is visiting
his mother, Mrs. r. McVicar. He re-
turns to the west next week. His wife,
who has been spending several months
at Barton Landing, is to accompany him
to Battle Creek. Mich, where she will
spend he winter.
Mrs. Orson Stone has returned from
Montpelier, where she has been visiting
her son, Hon. Mason S. Stone.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Drown are visiting
their son, Ernest Drown, at Barre.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Bradley are in
Boston this week, the guests of the
Quincy House proprietor.
Mrs. Calista Wilson was in Greensboro
last week.
Miss Eta Currier, of Sheffield, is
boarding down here this week and work
ing for Mrs. H. Dustin.
Hon. T. N. Vail is expected home this
week to spend Christmas.
Ceylon Forsyth, of Danville, was in
town over Sunday.
Frank Snelling's boy Harold, has been
quite sick with dphtheria for the past
week, but is better now.
The Christmas exercises at the Free
Baptist church are to be held next Mon
day evening. The cautata, Mother
Goose and Santa Claus" promises to be
very interesting.
Robert Mcdowell has his new house
nearly completed and will move into it in
a lew weeks.
Laura Cragg is quite sick with whoop-
ing cough.
Joel and Austin Sanborn received no.
tice last week of the death OF their
brother, Jonathan, who died in Chicago.
Dec. IL. Mr.. Sanborn spent few days
here this iall and his brothers had no
knowledge of his illness until word came
that he was dead.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-12-20
GREENSBORO.

Harry Townsend has gone to Man
chester where he has secured work for
the winter.
A. c. Hooker fell from a barrel on
which he was standing in the mill and
sprained one wrist badly.
George Rogers has moved from the
Spiers farm to his fathers house.
Ben Dumas has taken a job to haul a
portion OF the timber on the Simpson lot
TO the Gulf mill for So per thousand.
Homer Harrison has taken the William
Spiers' farm at the halves and moved
there the first of the week. Mr.. Spiers
will live with him.
Ralph Bedell and Miss Olive Drew were
married Thursday evening at the home
of Andrew Bedel, by Rev. n. A. Ross.
Ephraim Harrison will move into the
Fred Goodrich house, recently bought by
his father, l.. w. Harrison.
The lake froze over Saturday night.
The Caspian Lake creamery made
9,479 pounds of butter in November at a
cost of $2772 "a, and paid the patrons
90 cents per pound, little less than
some of our neighboring creameries paid.
We hope every body will remember the
Christmas tree Monday evening at the
Congregational church and bring or send
in their presents in the afternoon if
possible.
Mrs. Walter Jackson is on the sick list
Robert Richie has bought the timber
on $50 acres of land in Wheelock, near
Duncan McFarlans, OF Mr.. Cree, for
$500, and has let the job OF cutting and
drawing to the Hill, or Lewis mill for
So 90 per thousand.
Wednesday evening the good people to
the number of So surprised George Y.
Simpson and wife and notified them that
it was twenty years since they were mar
red. Abundant refreshments were fur
nished by the ladies and the party lett
purse of money as token OF good will
After spending very pleasant evening
the set-invited guests returned to their
respective homes.
William Simpson is visiting his son
Walter at Moody's school, Mortified,
and with him expects to visit friends in
Holvoke, and HazardviIle, Conn, before
his return.
Mrs. M. Dunn is in town for a few
days looking after her property here.
Between so and 90 friends and relatives
of Mr.. and Mrs. William Young made
them visit last Friday in honor of the
3Oth anniversary Of their marriage. The
party were entertained with Rotations,
music and tableaux, interspersed with
quaint Scotch songs and stories. Re-
freshmen is were served and alter pre-
senting Mr.. and Mrs. Young each with
a nice chair, sum of money ana many
good wishes, the guests babe good night
to their host and hostess.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-12-20

Mrs. Matthew Steele from California
has been visiting friends in town the past
week.
DR.. David E. Hartman leaves this week
for South Hadley Falls, Mass, where he
takes the large practice OF DR.. Robinson,
who will retire from business. DR.. Harri-
man has been in town for only a year,
but during that time he has gained
large practice and made hosts of friends
as he was very popular with both old
and young. He will be greatly missed
in the musical circle, as he was a fine
musician, and while his friends regret
that he is to leave, they tender him their
best wishes for his success in his new and
larger field OF labor.
The S. 7. o. society gave dramatic
entertainment at Academy Hall last Fri
day night for the benefit Of the society.
The Sixty Club took dinner with Mrs.
Ashabel Martin last week and report a
fine time.
Christmas will be observedin the usual
way at Academy Hall Monday night.
There will be tree and exercises con-
sisting of music and recitations by the
children, also music by the choir.
Miss Nellie M. Harvey entertained a
few musical friends very Hospitality one
night last week.
Work on Queen Esther" is progressing
finely and it will be presented the latter
part OF January. This will be treat to
lovers OF music and all should plan to
hear it.
DR.. D. E. Hartman spent few days
with his parents at st. Johnsbury Centre
last week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-12-20
THE TOWNS AROUND.
BARNET.

Chester Edwards and Miss Nellie Var.
mum OF Peacham were married Wednes.
day and left on the evening train for
California.
Mrs. George l. Brown and her father.
Nelson Renirew, left Tuesday for North
Carolina where they intend to spend
the winter.
Rev. Hollis Jordan of Richmond, N. H..
was in Barnet from Friday until Tues.
day. Sunday he preached here and at
East Barnet.
Miss Mary Bailey spent Sunday with
her sister, Mrs. Farnum.
Miss Carrie Woodruff of st. Johns.
bury spent Sunday with Miss Edith
Wallace.
Mrs. S. Moore visited in Lisbon, last
week.
There is a good display of pretty
Christmas goods at Laughlins.
Miss Anna Perry and Mrs. Mary
Laughlin attended reception to Mr..
and Mrs. Archie Bone at the McPhee
place Monday evening.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-12-20
December HumOr.

The Rev. DR.. d. P. Johnston, of st.
Louis, in talk to the children in an
orphan asylum recently, narrated some
of the biography of Sampson, he who
slew the Phillistines with the jawbone
OF an ass. When the juvenile curiosity
was aroused, DR.. Johnston asked them if
they could tell the mans name. The
answer, in chorus, was dewey"
Kentucky, o Kentucky,
love your classic feuds,
Where the state is rid of hoodlums,
OF liars and of dudes.
Where the whiskey punch is gurgling
Till its time to go to bed;
Where the corn is full of kernels,
And the colonies full of lead.
-[Memphis Commercial Appeal
The lesson was from the "Prodgal
Son." and the Sunday school teacher
was dwelling on the character OF
the elder brother "Rur amidst all the
rejoicing" he said, there was one to
whom the preparation OF the feast
brought no JOY, to whom the prodigal's
return gave no pleasure. but only bit
terness: one who did not approve of the
least being held, and who had no wish
TO attend it. Now, can any ofyou tell me
who this was? ?"
There was breathess silence, fol-
lowed by vigorous cracking of thumbs,
and then from dozen sympathetic little
geniuses came the chorus. "Please sir,
it was the tatted calf Louisville
Evening Post.
Even poets sometimes talk as if con-
fession were good for the soul w. E.
Henley in the North American Review
saws:
My songs were once of the SUNRISE
They shouted it over the bar.
1t is encouraging to temperance sen
timents that poets can still write with
out the stimulus of the morning cock
tail Troy Times.
Hobbs didn't have appendicitis after
all"
who said so? ?"
"His doctors. 1t seems he hadn't
money enough to pay for the surgical
operation. New York Herald.
"Begorra, an its har-rd to COLLECT
money these days"
SIS you been tryin to elect some, Mr..
Murphy p
"Divil clint, but there's plinty tryin
to COLLECT from me" -[New York Truth.
Sprocket-"Tve just joined the Begin
ers' Cycle club"
Handlebar-"W are your colors ?'
Sprocket-"Black and blue. 81 Chic
ago News.
WANTED -Case of had health that
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-12-20
LYNDON.
General village Improvements.

The village water system being nearly
completed, Mr.. Woodbury. discharged his
help last Friday, having employed about
20 men for the work. A reservoir has
been constructed on William Dowland' s
land TO contain the water from several
large springs. A main has been laid to
conduct the water to the village ana
about twenty families are already being
supplied. Thirteen hydrants are set and
two more are to be put in. The work
would have been finished had not delay
been occasioned by the absence OF a
quantity OF pipe which was to have been
laid across the river to connect Hadley-
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-12-20

Horrible Thought, You know, l pre-
sumo" said the member OF the family
who had visited Washington and gazed
upon the nations archives, that the
original Declaration of Independence can
scarcely be deciphered at all nowadays.
The ink with which it was written has
faded till only faint traces of the words
remain"
Gracious" exclaimed the Sweet
Young Thing. "When it all fades away
will Great Britain have a right to come
over and take the country !"-[ Chicago
Tribune.
Walter Williams, of Columbia, Mo-,
edits two newspapers, is president of the
school board, curator OF the state univer-
sitv, is pillar in the church, and teaches
a Sunday school class OF so scholars.
Mamma, is it because God goes to the
sea shore in summer that our church
was closed ?"-[Brooklvn Life.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-12-20
Having n Great Run on Chamberlnin's
COugh Remedy.

Manager Martin OF the Picrson drug
store informs us that he is having a
great RIM on Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. He sells five bottles of that
medicine to one of any other kind, and it
gives great satisfaction. In these days
of la grippe there is nothing like Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy to stop the
cough, heal up the sore throat and lungs
and give relief within very short time.
The sales are growing, and all who try
it are pleased with its prompt action
South Chicago Daily Calumet. For sale
at Stiles Drug store.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-12-20
NORTH DANvILLE.

Myrtle Hastings, who has been in poor
health for several months, died at her
home here yesterday noon. She is well
and pleasantly known here, having lived
in town for several years. She was a
young lady OF bright and happy dispo-
sition, and was especially interested in
music having been a member of the St.
,Johnsbury Choral Union tor the past
few years. The funeral will be held from
the house Thursday at p. m.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-12-20
SOIITH WHEEIQCK

For sale. Farm of 81 acres, situated
in South Wheelock, near Chandler Pond;
Az miles from Lyndon, u mile from
schoolhouse and saw-mill, " mile from
church, mile from postoffice and store
plenty hard and soft wood good apple
orchard; fair buildings. Price $3.50,
Rickaby & Co., 80 Eastern Ave-, st.
Johnsburv, Vt.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-12-20

vile. The pipe was shipped some time
ago, but failed to arrive in the usual
time. 1t has just been received and will
probably be laid in few days and several
families in Hadleyvile will be added to
the list. The village meeting held Dec. 6,
voted to purchase 600 feet OF hose and a
hose cart. This has been done and they
will be delivered in about week. With
streets and buildings lighted with electric
lights, good water system and appli-
ances to reach all property within the
hre district we think the village OF I've
don is up to date for country village
and very desirable place of residence.
W. ii. Bowker, who has been i'll for
some months, has just made his appear.
ance on the street.
Ruth Paris has been quite sick with the
grip but is beginning to get out again.
James Drown, who has been sick since
last May, is getting out and has done a
little work at the blacksmith shop.
The Methodist Sunday school are
rehearsing a cantata, Waiting for Santa
Claus which is to be given Tuesday
evening, Dec. 26, at the church. Much
work is being put into it and good results
are confidently expected. There will also
be a Christmas tree at the same time
and place.
The Congregational Sunday school are
preparing a cantata, Santa Claus
Charm to be given next Monday even.
ing at the church. No pains will be
spared to make it pleasing entertain.
ment.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-12-20
DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup

is the best remedy for all bronchial afftc-
tions. 1t is great mistake ito allow a
cough or cold to run on; Tor it may de-
velop serious throat or lung trouble.
Take DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup at once.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-12-20
PEACHAn.
Edwards M.

Miss Nellie Varnum and Chester
Edwards Of Barnet were united in mar
riage last Wednesday. Dec. 13, at the
home of the bride. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. ]. K. Williams at four
O'Clock, in the presence of a few near
friends and relatives. The bridal party
entered the room to the strains OF Lohen.
grin's wedding march, played by Miss
Ola Morse. John and Jessie Varnum
acted as best man and maid of honor.
The bride was dressed in white. Mr. and
Mrs. Edwards lett on the night train for
different places in Massachusetts,, where
they will spend few weeks and then
start for Los Angeles, where they will
make their future home. Mrs. Edwards
was one OF Peacham's most popular
Young ladies, and the best wishes of
friends 60 with her to her new home in
the far west
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-12-20

WANTED.-Case of bad health that
R'I'P'A'N'S will not benefit. Send 8 cents
to Ripans Chemical Co, New York, for 10
samples and 1000 testim onials.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-12-20
Heating and Plumbing

having hired the services of a First
Class Plumber. He will carry two
of the leading lines of Stoves and
Ranges, the Crawford, known by
the reputation of the manufacturers
Walker and Pratt in which the de-
vice in hampers controlling the oven
is new and to date. The Ideal
Sunshine Range, made by the
Reading Stove Works, which brings
sunshine to the kitchen and happi-
ness to the home.
The public are cordially invited to
call.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-12-20
New Cash Hardware
Store.

GEO X. SWEET has opened in
Music Hall a new hardware store.
He will do job work of all kinds in
the metal line,
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-08-22
Lark of rhree Berllners.

Not long ago three shabby tramp
musicians played on the terrace OF q
hotel in a fashionable watering place
in Germany, after which one Of them
took up collection In his hat A IA
nous physician who was present recog-
nized in one of the shabby-looking fel-
lows q former comrade who had served
with him in the same regiment 80 years
ago. Astonished and panied he ap-
preached the poor fellow, full of sym
pathy, but soon he burst out into laugh
ter. The three men turned out to be
high Berlin police official, sculptor
and doctor, who had conceived the
original idea Of travelling as Bohemian
musicians through all the watering
places, to earn money for a monument
to Brahms, the composer, in Berlin.
They slept for three or four pfehnings
per night in lodgings Of doubtful char
acter, and had many amusing adyen-
lures. Several times they were arrest
ed on suspicion, but the Berlin official
always got them FREE. Golden Days.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-08-22
THEY KISSED VICTORIA.
Death of the Last Member OF the So
ciety of the Royal Kiss
in Paris.

Mrs. Eleanor Jeffreys, English, from
Raleigh, Essex, died in this city, aged
pe, says a Paris correspondent. With
her disappeared the Society of the Kiss
Royal, of which she was the only sur
riying member.
The society was composed originally
of As young women who had kissed
Queen Victoria at the cost Of shilling
each. That happened when her gra-
cious majesty was an infant in the
cradle.
One day her nurse had taken her out
In a pony cart for an airing in Rich
mond park. The tiny princess was
recognized by the students of one OF the
most aristocratic girls schools in Lon
don. They surrounded the little car
rage and one of the girls offered to
give the nurse shilling il she would
let her kiss the pretty baby. The nurse
accepted.
Then all the other students, amid
great laughter and endearments to the
child, in turn paid the toll and kissed
the princess, and the servant made
quite little sum.
When Victoria had succeeded to the
throne Of England the girls who had
Kissed the queen formed friendly as
sociatiop. the Society Of the Kiss Royal,