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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-14
Sold by druggists, price, 75c.
/. Halls Family Pills are the best.
WEST DANYILLE.

Nelson Hunt cuts the ice for the Dam
vile Creamery Association which Harvey
Dole commenced drawing last week. 1t
is about 10 inches thick and a good
quality. Twenty-Five cords is their year
ly supply.
Mr.. Hascomb of South Cabot is help
ing in the saw mill. For the last week
the lumber is coming in faster than it can
be cut.
w. A. Morrill, is cutting ice for parties
as they call for it.
The Ladies Aid and sewing circle met
Thursday with Mrs. Abbie Lane, with a
social in the evening. Supper was served.
E. E. Yaw of Cabot was in the village
Saturday on his way to Peacham to
visit his daughter, Mrs. c, E Glidden.
whose husband died the 9Th of February.
F. w. Cheever of Walden called on
friends here Saturday on his way to Dan
vile to visit his SON. He has spent the
winter with his daughter, Mrs Freeman,
at Lancaster, and will return there after
finishing his report as school commits
sioner for Walden. He will remain there
till May when he will return to his home
in Walden.
Eddie Odekirk and family of Boston
arrived at his fathers last week Monday
and will stay Ave or six weeks to recupe-
rate, as his beallh is quite poor. He
works on the electric cars.
Mrs. Jennie Cross of St. Johnsbury
spent Sunday with friends here, accom-.
panied by Miss Williams
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-14
NORTH WALDEN.

Miss Lizzie Patch closed successful
term of school with banquet in the
afternoon.
Wooster Stevens is having a serious
time with a carbuncle on one OF his
ankles.
Alton Rollins is working for ]. c.
Stafford.
Those who attended the school exhibi.
ton at East Hardwick last Friday night
pronounced it fine affair.
MIR. aud Mrs. ]. w. ellis visited their
sister, Mrs. Otis Kingsbury, Saturday.
Mr.. Lamoureax of East Hardwick,
who has been ill for long time, was
recently carried to Gilman Magoon's to
be cared for by his daughter, Mrs
Magoon, for time.
H. F. Kittridge went to West Charles
ton Monday to assist in moving the
new East Hardwick Congregational
pastor, Kew. ], P. Marvin.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-14

"Why did you take that mans case 7"
the fresh graduate of the law school
asked after his father, the old attorney,
had bowed a client out OF the Office.
"There is no possibility that you can win
it for him. One glance at his face shows
that he is the briber and all round rascal
he is accused of being"
as that so ?" the old man replied. I'm
sorry to hear it-really sorry. l wish l
had known it,"
why, you must have been able to see
for yourself it you are any judge of char
acttr at all"
Il am usually pretty good at such
things, but l must confess that | didn't
notice it in this case. In fact, didn' t
see his face at ALL"
| Didn't see his tace!"
"No. He had wallet in his hand that
took my eye. Now you go to work and
copy off that brief, and after this if you
want to learn the business watch me-
not the other fellows face. p Chicago
Times Herald.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-14
February Fun.

Mamma, what would you do if that
big vase in the parlor should get bro
ken?" said Tommy.
II should spank whoever did it," said
Mrs. Banks, gazing severely at her lit
tie son.
well then you'd better begin to get
up your muscle" said Tommy, gleefully,
Zoos papa's broken it."
The Little Daughter-What do you
think, mamma? The preacher gave
out hymn, then prayed, then gave out
another hymn. then preached, then gave
out another hymn, then had the plate
passed around, then
The Mother-But, my dear, those
things are always done at church SER
vices,
Eyes, / know, mamma; but the
preacher said he was opposed to contn-
uous Recommendations States
man.
"Hoot!" cried the owl, ever and anon.
The fowls of the air and the beasts OF
the field stirred uneasily in their sleep,
and muttered maledictions
why are they so angry" asked the
owlet.
They are envious, my child" replied
the owl, ''of my Scottish dialect. Hoot
Hoot!"
A reader one day took his little lad
out for walk, but the boy, for some
cause or other, got lost, and, meeting
policeman, tearfully asked;
"Please, sir, have you seen a man
without little boy3 Cause if you
have Use that little boy"
A Boys Reason.-"Tom, which will
you have for your birthday. a bicycle or
a watch?"
Bicycle" said Tom. THE wheels are
bigger.
A Lawyer walked down the street
recently with his length of arms taxed to
hold lot FLAW books.
Pointing to the books, friend said ::
"Whv, l thought you carried all that
stuff in your head?"
Il do" replied the lawyer, with a
knowing wink; these are for the judges"
what is the meaning of the word
'tantaizing' p asked the teacher.
please, ma am" spoke up little
JOHHuy AlOlSCLhDI IL lDSduS d IiSuo
procession passing the school and the
scholars not allowed to look out"
Fairfax-I think our little Mabel will
be seamstress.
Cole-Whv so?
Pairfax-Well, we noticed she was
pouting. She said her temper was
rufled because there was stitch in her
side, and she wished to be tucked in her
little bed Chicago News.
"Oh. father, I've just seen the blacklist
niger that ever was!" said little boy
one day, as he came running into the
house.
How black was he, my SOM"
ooh, he was as black as-black can
be; why father, charcoal would make
white mark on him."
Uncle" said the scientific youth
don't you know that you ought to have
your drinking water boiled, so as to xii
the microbes?"
well" answered the old gentleman
thoughtfuIly, II believe would as soor
be an aquarium as a cemetery"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-14
Dynamite Explosion.

Frank Blake, workman employed by
the Bellows Falls Canal company was
seriously injured and narrowly escaped
instant death by the accidental explo-
sion OF a charge of dynamite there last
Wednesday. With three other men he
was at work taking down pier at the
head OF the canal and on sticking his
pick into the ground a loud report took
place. Blake was hurled violently to
the earth. his clothing torn and his face
neck and hands filled with fying stones
and gravel, INJECTING serious flesh
wounds. His companions ESCAPED viii h.
out severe injury. The canal company
tor some DAYS have been blasting out g
trench and it is supposed that owing tC
the cold weather only part OF charg
exploded and the day being mucl
warmer the remainder of the charge OF
berg struck with the pick exploded b.
] conclusion.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-14
SUTTON.

Arthur Kincaid has sold his sugar place
to Will Tyler.
The auditors meet at the Town Hall
Saturday, February II.
Amos Jenness has sold his farm to
Harley Bailey.
The lecture given by John H. Hoffman
was much enjoyed by those attending it,
While it was full of wit there was TODD
Tor serious reflection in the days that are
to come,
B. U. Wells, editor of the LyndonviIle
Journal, is quite i'll at J. E. Wentworth's.
Mollie Kincaid who has been spending
several weeks here with relatives, re
turned to her home in Boston last week.
In the absence of the pastor on account
ofillness, Miss Maude Colby read ser
mon last Sunday.
Next Saturday night there will be ar
enter tainment at the church under the
auspices OF the Ladies Aid. The enter
tainment will consist OF moving photo
| graphic pictures.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-14
An EditOr's Life Saved bv Cham berIain,s
Cough Remedy.

During the early part OF October, 1896,
contracted bad cold which settled on
my lungs and was neglected until l feared
that consumption mad appeared in an in
cipient state. | was constantly cough
ing and trying to expel som thing which
could not. became alarmed and after
giving the local doctor trial bought a
bottle of Chamberliu's Cough Remedy
and the result was immediate improve
ment, and after | had used three bottles
my lungs were restored to their healthy
state.-B. S. Edwards, Publisher of The
Review. Wyant, Ill. For sale at Tho
Stiles Drug store.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-14
ss6, 900 Fire Loss az Hanover.

The most serious hre since he business
section OF this town was wiped out 13
years ago broke out Thursday morning
in the Dawson block nsar the college
campus at Hanover. N. H. The total
loss was $50 600 Many OF the students
rooms were burned and H. E Kelnar OF
Newark N. J was severely injured, but
will live. The fire started from detective
electric wires. The entire block was
burned. The students assisted the hose
company. The block contained bust
ness firms and college socities. Tht
Delta Kappa Epsilon furnishings ane
library were consumed.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-14
Gold Steel or Death.

There is but one small chance to save
your life and that is through an opera
ton" was the awful prospect set before
Mrs. |. B. Hunt, OF Lime Ridge, Wis, by
II er doctor after vainly trying TO cure her
o a lrightiul case of stomach trouble ana
y GLOW jaundice. He didn't count on the
m arvelous power OF Electric Bitters TO
Gu re Stomach and Liver troubles, out
she heard of it, took seven bottles, was
VIII oily cured, avoided surgeons knite'
now weighs more and feels better than
ever. It's positively guaranteed to cure
Stomach. Liver and Kidney troubles ana
never disappoints. Price SOC at Flint
Bros drug store.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-14
End Must Be Near.

Kingston, JAM. Feb. 13.-There are
persistent reports current here that the
Colombian insurgents are closing in on
Bogota for the purpose of forcing a
crisis, which the government is anxious
to avoid CT account of the disaffectior
among the military as well as in the
civil service. The end, however, Ii
thought to be very near.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-14
EAST CABOT.

Mr.. and Mrs. R. S. Barr are spending a
few days with relatives in Northield.
Mrs. E F. Clark and daughter NADIA
Iene of St. Johnsbury are visiting at E.
H. Clark's.
Mrs John White of South Ryegate is
stopping with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
FL. Dunn few days.
Mrs. Charlie Way of Peacham is ear
ing Tor Mrs. Frank Peck who is i'll.
Raymond Abbott OF Barre is stopping
with his uncle W. l. Abbott for a while.
Clarence Rickaby OF St Johnsbury
visited friend in town Friday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-14
THE TOWNS AROUND.
LYNDON.

Mrs. Honora Wilmarth went last
Wednesday to Springfield, Mass, to
spend few weeks with her daughter,
Mrs. Charles Bulls.
Alexander Aldrich and family are at
Lisbon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Freeman OF Providence,
the parents of Mrs Farren. have been
visiting her and returned home last week.
Don Gray is at Haverhill this week,
having taken job to cut ice.
Ruth Paris entertained a company of
little friends Saturday, who gathered to
help her celebrate her birthday.
Miss Gertrude Phillips finished her
school at Wheelock and returned home
last Friday having taught in that place
year. She goes the last of this week
to Guildhall to teach term in the Gram
mar school.
Severe colds are prevalent. Mrs. Nc
Glaufln and Herman Bradley are the
latest victims.
Henry Green is quite i'll with pneu-
monia.
lanes Drown is very i'll with pneumo.
MIA with rather slight chances OF re
covery.
Capt. and Mrs. J. S. Thompson were
at Danvile several days last week, called
there by the death OF their brother-in-law
George B. Davis.
Howard Dutton went to Hanover last
week Monday to work for the firm o.
Dawson & Ward, whose store burned
the following Wednesday night.
The quarterly conference at the Me
thodist church which was to have beer
held Feb. II, is postponed to March 6.
A sleigh load OF 80, mostly scholars
went to ST. Johnsbury Saturday after
noon in the new barge Cyclone.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-14

Perry, o. T., Feb, 1S.-An attempt was
made to hold up passenger train Sat
urday night mile north of Perry. The
bellcord was pulled and the train was
slowing down, when the engineer no.
ticed several masked men standing near
the track. He opened the throttle and
the train dashed by the would-be rob-
bers, who made a futile attempt to
board it.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-14

awful anxiety was felt tor the widow
of the brave General Burnham OF
Machias, Me-, when the doctors said she
could not live till morning" writes Mrs.
S. H. Lincoln, who attended her that
fearful night. "All thought she must
soon die from pneumonia, but she begge.o1
for DR.. Kings New Discovery, saving II
had more than once saved her life, and
had cured her of consumption. After
three small doses she slept easily al
night, and its further use completely
cured her" This marvellous medicine Is
guaranteed to cure all Throat, Chest ane
Lung Diseases. Only SOC and $l.oo
Trial bottle free at Flint Bros drus
store.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-14
Ano her Biu Gilt Co nina.

New York, Feb. 1S-It is expected that
at dinner to be given at the Hotel
Manhattan next month John B. Rookie
Teller will announce further donation
Of $1,5OO,0OO to Chicago university, MAX
ing his total gifts to that institution
$S,500,OOO. Mr.. Rockefeller, it is said,
promised some time ago that If other
friends Of the university would raise a
certain sum he would give 81, 500, 900. The
friends have done their part and are
satisfied Mr.. Rockefeller will do the rest
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-14
Hay Ge's His Exequasur.

Washington, Feb. 13.--Secretary Hay
has received a cablegram from Adelbert
Hay, United States consul at Pretoria,
stating that he had received his exequa-
tur Wednesday,, and that matters were
very satisfactory. This disposes of the
apprehension that existed in some quar-
tiers that the Boer government might de-
cline to receive Mr.. Hay because of the
failure of Colonel O'Beirne to receive
recognition from our government as
diplomatic representative of the Trans
yaal
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-14
Archbishop Williams, Decision.

Worcester, Mass, Feb. 10. - The
French Roman Catholics of North
Brookfeld, who have supported Rev
Jean Berger during the breach of peace
in church circles in that town, will be
declared Professionals. By decision OF
Archbishop Williams, Rev. Berger must
be denounced, or the congregation will
continue as independent of the diocese.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-14
SHEFFIELD.
Ana,law.a an WuAUa Nal INN DAVIS

The many friends OF Julge DAVIS VIII
regret to learn of the serious results OF a
recent accident. He was getting up one
morning few days ago and in putting
one loot into slipper stepped on tack
or shoe nail For iew days no notice
was taken OF the accident. but soon IN
flammatio1 set in and Judge Davis Is
now confined to the house and threaten
ed witt blood poisoning. His many
friends here and elsewhere hope he viii
8 DON recover from his injuries.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-14
A Monster Devil Fish

Destroying its victim, is type of Consti-
patton The power of this murderous
malady is felt on organs and nerves and
muscles aud brains, There's no health
till its overcome. But DR.. Kings New
Life Pills are safe and certain cure,
Best'in the world for Stomach, Liver
Kidneys and Bowels. Only 25 cents at
Flint Bros drug store.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-14
Catarrh Cnnnot be Cured

with local applications, as they cannot
reach the seat of the 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 quack medicine.
1t was prescribed by one of the best
physicians in this country for years, and
is a regular prescription. 1t is COM
posed of the best tones known, acting
directly on the mucous surfaces. The
perfect combination of the two ingre-
dents is what produces such wonderful
results in curing catarrh. Send for
testimonials. free.
FL. CHENEY & CO., Props,
Toledo, O.
Sold by druggists, price, 75c.
I'll IL.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-14
There i. a Glass of People

who are injured by the use OF coffee. Re-
Gently there has been placed in all grocery
stores new preparation called Grain-O,
made of pure grains, that takes the place
OF coffee. The most delicate stomach re-
ceives it without distress, and but few
can tell it from coff,e. 1t does not cost
over u as much. Children may drink it
with great benefit. Is cts. and 25 cts.
per package. Try it. Ask for GrainO.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-14
Chronic Nasal Catarrh poisons every

breath that is drawn into the lungs.
There is procurable from any druggist
the remedy tor the cure OF this trouble.
A small quantity OF Ely's Cream Balm
placed into the nostrils spreads over an
inhamed and angry surface, relieving
Immediately the painful Inflammation,
cleanses, heals and cures. A cold in the
head vanishes Immediately. Sold by
druggists or will be mailed Tor so cents
by Ely Brothers, Sc Warren Street, New
York
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-14

do you think Dollys fiance loves
herr"
Indeed he does. Why. he went and
made love to that pretty Albright girl,
just to give Dolly chance to cut her
out" --Collier's Weekly.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-14
WEST BAPNHr

Agnes Conant, Bern,ce Conant, Roy
Warden, Roy HASTE. Clyde Conant and
Harold Conant were not absent one half
day during the present school year.
Additional items on page 6
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-14
THE STILES Drug Store enarantees

The Stiles Drug Store guarantees
every bottle OF Chamberlain Cough
Remedy and will refund the money to
any one who is not satisfied after using
two-third of the contents. This is the
best remedy in the world for la grippe,
coughs, colds. Group and whooping
cough and is pleasant and safe to take.
1t prevents any tendency of a cold to
result in pneumonia.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-14
WEST BURKE.
Death of Mars. Holmes.

Mrs. Melissa M Holmes died Saturday
morning after an illness of about two
weeks. She returned from her brother
trial at Woodstock utterly Frustrated
and with all that friends and neighbors
could do for her it was impossible for her
to rally from the nervous strain. She
was woman who had always labored
for Others and when the time came tor
her to go, she said, "if my going to my
brother causes my death / have only
done as l would be done by"
Her husband died in Andersonville
prison in 1864.
Elder Henderson officiated at the fu-
neral which was held at the house Mon
day afternoon. There was large at
tendance OF friends to show their respect.
This is the seventh funeral i'll this family
at which Mr.. Henderson has oficiated
within the past forty years including
three generations.
w. P. Stafford delivered his lecture on
Wendell Phillips to the largest audience
of the season Wednesday evening. Mr..
Stafford is one of the best speakers to
which West Burke audience ever had
tie pleasure Of listening.
Mrs. Louisa Burt died Wednesday
morning at the home of her son where
she has been for the last few weeks
Funeral services were held at the church
in Newark where she was buried on Sat.
urday.
Several attended the lecture at Barton
Thursday evening.
The Oriental Whist Club met with Mrs
Perry Porter Tuesday evening.
The schools closed Friday afternoon
with exercises in Miss Farmers room
There was large attendance OF parents
and friends.
Hiram Goss, of St. Johnsbury, was in
town Monday and Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Huntley, of Lyndon.
vile, visited their daughter, Mrs. Noyes
Monday.
Dwight Lawton, Of st. Johnsbury, Wis
tied at Oscar Woodruff's last week.
Miss Dearborn will be unable to re
turn to her shop here for several weeks
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-14
Vermont News.
knights of Columbus.

The State Council, Knights Of Colum-
bus held their first annual meeting with
the St. Adams council. 1t was also the
second anniversary of the formation OF
the local council and Monday night 16
candidates received the first and second
degrees. The officers elected were: State
Deputy, Hon. T. w Moloney OF Rutland !;
State secretary, ]. ]. Goodwin of Mont
pelier; State treasurer P. NJ. Roddy OF
Burlington; State warden, F. A. Duffy Of
Barre; State advocate, D A. Guiltinan of
Bennington; State chaplain, Rev. A. ].
Barron Of Bennington; representative to
national convention, Morris Walsh Of
st. Adams; committee to fill vacancies,
P. F. Roddy OF Burlington. T. ]. Tierney
of St. Johnsbury and ]. ]. Kissane of Rut-
land. After the business meeting they
were joined by $50 knights at city Hall
and Grand Deputy Moloney conferred the
third degree on 80 candidates from St.
Albaus and several from the visiting
councils. This was followed by BAN
quet. Everything was done to make the
stay of the visitors pleasant one. The
Owl Club rooms were at their disposal
throughout the day and evening.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-14

No man can tell another his faults SC
as to benefit him, unless he lis his friend.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-14

The ice crop being harvested from
West hill pond is a much poorer quality
than usual, there being only about 8
inches of good ice.
Fred Blodgett, Sarah McAllister, Julia
Fisher, Flora Atkins and Nellie Williams
all closed their schools last Friday and
returned to their homes in this town.
The board OF civil authority are to
meet at the town clerks Office for the
statement of taxes Feb. 20.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-14
CABOT.
The Lecture Course.

7. w. Saut was listened to last Friday
evening by large and appreciative au-
dience and all pronounced it an interest.
ing and instructive lecture
Ex.Gov. Dillingham; is to give the next
lecture Friday evening. His subject is
Citizenship" 1t is hoped and expected
that all the congressional candidates
will have an opportunity to speak to
the people of the town before the winter
closes
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1900-08-22

A cockney whose name was Ogton.
shich he. following the usage OF his
class pronounced Hogtown. settled ct
the beginning of the present century In
The city of New York, where he did
business as trader. His prefxing Of
the b was the occasion of a postoffice
story which Dunlap, the author Of the
History of the Arts Of Design" tells
Before the clerks of the postoffice
knew Ogton he called day after day to
inquire if there were "any letters for
John Hogtown."
'None, sir, was the invariable an
swer.
Every strange" said he, feeling un-
easy about the goods he had ordered
from England and the bills of exchange
he had remitted.
One day after the usual question,
''Any letters for John Hogtowna" his
eye. following the clerk, noticed that
he was looking among the letters begin
hing with H.
"Ollo," cried he, "what are you
looking there forf I said John Hog
town"
II know 1t, sir, and am looking for
John Hogtown, and there's nothing for
you"
"Nay. nayp shouted John. Don't
look among the matches; look among
the hoes" And among the O's were
found a pile of letters addressed to John
Ogton, which had been accommodating
for many a week