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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-12-07
WATERFORD.

Quite notable family gathering as
sembled at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Luther Hemingway in Waterford, on
Thanksgiving Day. All of Mr.. and Mrs
Hemingway's brothers and sisters who
are living were there, and as they sat
around the festive board one could not
look upon their grey heads without feel
ings of the proioundest respect. Their
united ages were Ala years; Mrs;
Hemingway also met on that day all
her children, all her grandchildren and
all her great-grandchildren, not one
of the four generations being absent.
Mrs. Hemingway has just passed her
s0lh birthday, while Mr.. Hemingway
has arrived at the age of 80. Much
credit is due their son Charles and wife
for the bountiul and excellent Thanks
giving dinner which they prepared. 1t
was very prominent feature OF the
visit and highly complimented by all
present. That we may all pass many
Thanksgivings as pleasant as this one
is the wish OF
ONE WHO WAS THERE.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-12-07
PEACHAM.

Ara Albee has taken possession of his
new store in East Peacham, lately pur-
chased of B. d. Stone & Co.
Mrs. Daniel Hurd, who has been sick
at James Craig's for the past few weeks,
died last week Wednesday. Funeral SER
vices were held Friday and the remains
were taken to Sutton early Saturday
morning.
Frank Robinson, who has been at
work for the last three or four years Tor
Scott M. Farnum in his carriage shop,
has opened repair shop at Danvile.
Mr.. Robinson is young man Of good
principles and will no doubt do we'll in
his new enterprise.
A. B. Mcdonald, formerly Of Peacham,
died at his home in Passumpsic last Fri
day. Mr.. Mcdonald was retired
policeman from Boston and also a
Grand Army man. His funeral waa held
at the Methodist church last Sunday
and was largely attended by the Grand
Army and Odd Fellows. He leaves a
widow and three children.
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chool in the Cobb school house Mon.

school in the Cobb school house Mon.
day.
The village school opens next Monday
with ]. A. Kidder in charge of the higher
department and Miss Ola Johnson of the
primary.
Miss Jennie Shedd has been obliged to
postpone going to her school in Danville
Tor week. on account of the illness of
her mother, Mrs. Howard.
Mr.. Pages little grandson was quite
seriously cut in the head by his older
brother Benson Balch, who accidentally
hit him while playing with an axe.
Tonsilts has been quite epidemic
around here Tor three or four weeks.
Miss Clara Campbell is having serious
attack OF it, and Others have been suf-
lering with milder form.
Rev. H. M. Douglas gave lecture on
Tuesday evening in the village hall, on
the Worlds Fair, illustrated by a
stereopticon. 1t was fairly attended.
The lecture was good, and il the views
had been more distinct, and the room
more comfortable, every one would have
enjoyed it better.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-12-07
SUTTON.

H. F. Pillsbury is not going to Flori.
da this winter, but is to so to Barton
and live with his wife's sister.
The ladies' aid are making prepare
tons for two evenings fair and enter
tainments, one to be an old folks con-
cert, sometime this month.
We learn that Mrs. Gorilla Campbell
is very poorly at Newport, where she is
stopping with her sons. Heart trouble
is the cause OF her illness and her people
are concerned about the result, we hear
Wesley Mitchell has moved from Free
man Hyde's house to Ward Eastman's
house, and Mrs. John Halthorn has
moved from Hollis Allard's into the
house that was vacated by Mr.. Mitchell.
The remains of Mrs. Mary Hurd, who
died at James Craig's in Peacham, Nov.
20, were brought here for burial III the
family lot beside her husband, Saturday,
Dec Cd. Mrs. Hurd was SO years old, a
native of Sutton, daughter OF Enoch
Blake, who died in 1S47. This leaves
only one, Joseph Blake, out of a family
Of ten children.
George Clark and wife have gone to
BOSTON for the winter as usual. This
leaves their place vacant at the depot.
Nathan Way and wife are to go to Port
land for the winter, as they have done
for several years past, we understand
I. M. Pilsbury has gone to Barton Tor
the winter, to stop with his nephew,
Editor Blake of the Monitor.
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THE TOWNS AROUND.
BARNET.

Charles Smith of Glover is working for
CD. Whitney.
re. McCaffey is suffering from bad
.ttack of bronchitis.
Ira Albee has purchased the store at
psacham Hollow and will move there as
soon as possible.
Frank Gilflan is in Redlands, CAL,
where he is at work for the Western
Union Telegraph Company.
A number OF the young people attend
Cd the old-iashioned spelling school at
McIndoes Thursday night, and report
good time.
The Novelty mill will not start up this
winter. as was intended, on account Of
Mr.. Worth being unable to come, as he
has taken a contract to build large
opera block in Mills, Mass.
At the sociable at A. S. Laughln's last
week there occurred guessing contest,
for prizes. The weight OF three articles
was guessed upon, the first being piece
of bell metal, the second bag OF feath-
ers. the third rock. Mrs. James Nor
gan came within quarter OF pound in
the aggregate, and Mrs. L. E. McGaffey
within ASH pounds. Everyone enjoyed
il TO the fullest extent, and to conclude
with Charles Newman took picture OF
the group by fash-light.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-12-07
RYEGA TIE.


Matthew and John Symes Of Mel
bourne, P. O., made flying visit to
town this week
The schools in town commenced this
week. We have not learned the names
OF many of the teachers. The one in this
village is taught by Miss Ross, daughter
Of Chief Justice Ross.
Mrs. Stebbins Of Boston, widow Of
Hon. Isaac Stebbns, has been spending
a few days in town, guest OF MIR. and
Mrs. ]. X. Miller. Mr.. and Mrs. Dem
ing of Wells River, called upon Mrs. Steb-
bins the first of the week. Mrs. Steb-
bins will return to he home this week.
Quite a number of changes have taken
place in this neighborhood the past
week. Mrs. Agnes Rhodes and family
have moved out OF her house and are
now living with S. T. Nelson, and F. F.
Gray and wife have moved into Mrs.
Rhodes house. J. A. Nolan has moved
into Mrs. Bcattie's house. Vim. S.
Symes has moved into the dwelling
house of ]. A. Nolan connected with the
store. Warren Jaynes. jr., has bought
the real and personal estate Of Vim. ].
Symes and has taken possession this
week; consideration $500 for real
estate. P. l.. Sargent bargained his
farm to Hermon Miller last Saturday,
and met at the clerks office to have the
writings made, when behold Wesson
Sargent, son OF P. L., who had been
absent at California sixteen years, sud:
denly appeared on the stage, put stop
to the trade, paying Miller for all disap,
pointment. The son has kindly consent.
ed to work the farm and soothe the de.
clining years of his aged parents.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-12-07
KIRBY

A very pleasant gathering met at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. c. II. Bean of
Kirby on Nov. och, the occasion be-
ing the marriage of their eldest daughter,
Miss Emily Martha, to Frank Trelren of
Lyndon. In the invitations that were
issued, the wedding was appointed at
high noon. The friends from a distance
began to assemble the night before. At
the appointed time all were assembled in
the parlor, and when the wedding
march struck up the bride and groom
came in accompanied by Miss Carrie
Bean, sister OF the bride and Willie
Russell, who acted as bridesmaid and
groomsman. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. p. B. Fisk OF Lyndon.
After the ceremony company of some
35 were invited out to partake OF a
bountiful dinner. The presents were
numerous and valuable. showing the
esteem and affection in which the young
couple were held. About half-past three
the company dispersed. The couple took
the train north followed by the con-
CALCULATIONS Of their friends and relatives.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-12-07
DANVILLE.

Eleazer Dole has returned from Barton
Landing.
Bert Barber has finished his job at the
seamery.
George Leighton is in town stopping
With his parents.
Miss Emily Davis is in Hardwick.
visiting at Chas. Bells.
Wallace Mott has commenced work
for Walter S. Haviland.
Mrs. Moses Porter is at St. Johnsbury
caring for her sister, Mrs. H. K. lde.
Roscoe Carter of Lyndon is visiting
his brother, DR.. 0. E. Carter OF this
place.
Concert on Saturday evening next, at
town hall, by St. Johnsbury Academy
Slee Club.
Mrs. A. NJ. Russell from Baldwinsville,
Mass, is in town visiting her sister,
Mrs. w. F. Dole.
The North Danville band will give
promenade concert in the town hall at
this place on Saturday evening, Dec. 10.
School at the academy began Monday,
Dec. 4, with Mr.. Burbank of Walden as
principal and Miss Stevens OF North
Danville in the primary department.
Washburn Lodge, No. 92,will work the
third degree and give banquet on
Saturday evening, Dec. 9. A full atten-
dance of the brothers is desired.
The masquerade promenade Thanks
giving eve was success. There were
many fine costumes and the amount
taken at the door was about $37.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-12-07
SHEFFIELD.

Thermometer stood 20 below here
Tuesday morning.
Charlie Wood goes to Providence, r.
l., this week to work.
Rev. Mr.. Bodman preached at the F..
B. church last Sunday. He is engaged
one-half the time for one year.
The funeral services of the late Charles
Chase were held here last Friday. He
was sick but short time. Mr.. Chase
will be greatly missed in church and as a
neighbor. He died Nov. 20, aged II.
Asa Chamberlin came very near hav-
ing quite fire Monday night. He went
into The barn to feed his cows, and some
way his lantern fell on to the floor, spill
ing oil and fire all together. Asa says
he came very near leaving it and going
to turn the cows out, but grit and a
level head saved the barn.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-12-07
LYNDONVILLE.

Charlie Emerson, who has been in
Denver for the past year, is now at
home.
The Lyndonville Journal moved into
their new quarters i'll the third floor OF
Eaton's new block last Friday. F. W.
Silsby & Co. move into the Eaton block
this week
The selectmen have sold lot near the
south end of East St. to c. E. Ruggles
for 500. They have also sold the lot
adjoining to E. F. Starkey. at the same
price. The town has about forty good
building lots in this vicinity.
sc. Collision has bought the build
ing lot on the corner of Broad and South
st reefs. and the one north on Broad ST.,
and the one west on South ST., paying
$500. He has sold the corner lot to 3.
/ Blodpett, and the Broad st. lot to W..
s. Guild. All contemplate building
dwellings next spring.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-12-07
NORTH DANVILLE.

Mrs. Samuel Pearce is spending a few
weeks with relatives in Littleton, N. H..
Aaron Ward and family have returned
from New York city and have moved on
to the Samuel Shattuck farm in South
Wheelock.
A large number from this place attend
ed the masquerade promenade concert at
Danvlle, Thanksgiving evening, and re-
port an excellent time.
The village school opened Monday
with a large attendance. The same
teacher as for the past two terms, Miss
Sadie Lamere of Lyndon.
Mrs. John Hall and Mrs. William
Brown OF Barton are visiting their
brother, b. A. Stanton. and Mrs. J. A.
Stanton and other relatives in this place.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-12-07
LVNENBCRG.

Influenza has got pretty good grip
on most everybody just at present.
Will Pond and Miss Nettie Ball were
married week ago last Saturday by
Rev. Mr.. Tucker.
Arthur White and wife spend the Will
ter at Miles Pond, as he is going into the
logging business.
Ransom Smith has sold his farm to
Clinton Phelps, and Mike Monehan has
sold his to Caleb Long.
Albert Halls buildings On Pond Hill
were burned last Thursday. The cause
of the fire was the burning out Of the
chimney.
Warren Vance died 1T noon last Sun
day. He had been in failing health for
long time. His wife died lew weeks
ago, and he leaves one daughter.
We see by the Boston Journal that
son of Rev. Mr.. Haley, formerly pastor
of the Congregational church in this
place, attempted suicide by cutting his
throat at Harvard College few days
ago. He was tutor there and over
work was the cause of the deed; be is
not expected to live.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-12-07
WEST BURKE.

Meetings at the M. E. church still con-
tinue every evening.
Silsby commenced work in his new mill
last Saturday Tor the first time.
Schools do not commence in the vii
lape until next Monday, as one OF the
teachers, W. J. Smith, has business
at court at St. Johnsbury this week.
Will Haywood OF Westmore, who took
a sub-contract to carry the mail from
here to Westmore. has sold out to one
Tripp OF Barton after FIVE months ex-
prience.
From another correspondent
1t is good sleighing here now.
Jefferson Berry and family Of Olcutt
spent few days last week visiting
relatives.
Miss Maggie Mcfarland is visiting
her sister, Mrs. Arthur Falrbrother, at
Newport.
Special meetings were held in the M.
Z. church every evening last week and
continue through this week.
Rev. Mr.. Howard and his sister, Mrs.
Clark, will spend the winter at St. Johns
bury Centre with her niece, Mrs S. X.
Huse.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-12-07
WEST DAN VILE.

George Merrill has been unable to be
about his regular business for the week
past, and is still suffering from trouble
on the lungs, though better; and as
soon as health permits thinks OF gong
to Massachusetts, tor short visit.
The people are preparing Tor a Christ
mas in the new church; the church
building is approaching competitor.
o. w. Merrill and A. Gregory went on
Tuesday to st. Johnsbury to engage
chandelier for the church. The LADIES
aid society buy and pay for it. also the
pulpit, chairs and table. They will have
to occupy it soon. as they have been or
dered out OF the school house by the au-
thorities.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-12-07
WEST CONCORD.

Sheriff Cobleigh has been on the sick
list for several days past, but is now
able to be about again.
r. S. Brigham has moved his tin shop
from the old quarters in Union block to
the rooms formerly used Tor a harness
shop in the east end OF the hotel block.
Arthur Baker beads the list this year
IN big hogs. He killed one last week
that dressed $50 pounds. II any one
beats this, Arthur will try again next
year.
tFrom another correspondent
The Methodist society will hold their
annual visit at the church Dec. IA. alter
noon and evening. Let us carry to our
much beloved pastor, F. &. Curr,er,
from our basket and store as the Lord
has prospered us.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-12-07
Deafnesa Cannot be Cured

by local applications as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear.
There is only one way to cure deafness.
and that is by constitutional renee les.
Deafness is caused by an infamed con-
dition Of the mucous lining OF the Gus
tachian tube When this tube is in
famed you have rumbling sound or
imperfect hearing, and when it is entirely
closed, deafness is the result, and unless
the inflammation can be taken out and
this tube restored to its normal condi-
ton, hearing will be destroyed forever;
nine cases out of ten are caused by
catarrh, which is nothing but an in
famed condition ofthe mucous surfaces.
We will give one hundred dollars for
any case of deafness Caused by catarrh)
that cannot be cured BY Halls Catarrh
Cure. Send for circulars; free.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
RS Sold by druggists. 75c.
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goods to send West. Mrs. Ford and
family expect to go tc Grinnell. Iowa,
next week, where Mr.. Ford has livery
stable.
AT the entertainment on Thanksgiving
evening in the Academy hall, on account
OF the dissemination OF those present to
spell, the spelling school was obliged to
be given up. The oyster supper netted
the Young folks about SIS. Great credit
should be given the scholars for the way
in which the refreshments were served.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-12-07
LYNDON.

Mrs. P. B. Fisk came home from Bos-
ton last week Tuesday.
The Congregational society are pre-
pairing concert for Christmas eve.
Mr.. Fisher, principal of the school, has
moved his goods and gone to house
keeping in the upper tenement in Don
Gray's house.
The Methodist Sunday school are pre-
pairing a Christmas cantata entitled,
Santa Claus Mission" to be given
Christmas evening.
There was no religious service here
Thursday forenoon, but in the evening
Mr.. Fisk conducted very interesting
union service and spoke from the text,
Give us this day our daily bread"
Rev. Mr.. Dodd returned last week
from Boston, where he has been to have
a tumor removed from his left side. His
health was sufficient to permit him to
preach last Sunday and his many friends
hope for his complete recovery before
long.
While other parts of the state have
been favored with sleighing for week
or ten days, the first snow of any
amount in this vicinity fell on Sunday,
and Monday morning the ground was
covered ten or twelve inches deep. Tues
day morning the thermometers register
ed 26 degrees below zero, fall of some
seventy degrees in few days.
T. w. Patterson, who has for many
wears run meat cart, has sold out his
meat business to A. T. Hoyt and has
bought out the drugs and medicines in
DR.. Blake's drug store and taken pos
session. We understand that he intends
to fill up with groceries and have bust.
ness that will not require the long cold
drives he has been accustomed to taking,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-12-07
WHEELOCK.

, Rev. E. ]. Bodman is settled in his new
home.
The snow rollers made their first trip
Tuesday.
The village school began Monday with
Miss Abbie Taylor as teacher.
N. d. Sawyer and wife spent Thanks
giving with her brother at Hardwick.
Mr.. Gray, the new landlord. has got
moved. Glad to have Mr.. Gray in the
village, but are sorry to have Mr.. Park
90 away.
Let all remember the donation and
oyster supper at the town hall Wednes-
day evening Dec. 10, for the benefit OF
Rev. ]. Dixon.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-12-07
WALDEN.

Christmas will be observed at the
South church by appropriate exercises
and Christmas tree. A committee Of
arrangements have been appointed.
Miss Maud Buck is teaching school at
bloomfield this winter; Miss Emile
Stevens has engaged to teach the winter
term OF school at South Walden; Ezra
Fay OF East Hardwick at North Walden
and Adelbert Burbank at the Heights.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-12-07
.,oyNDOES FAILS.

Mrs. Dan McCraig, who came near
having congestion oil the lungs, rs recov-
ering slowly.
The district schools opened Monday
Miss Pearl in the lower grade and Miss
Hoyt of Lyndon in the higher grade
6. s. Hunt has finished work tor the
Connecticut River Lumber Company IN
Canada. and is now stopping with MS
brother, Chester Hunt.
Mrs. Frank Ford was at Passumpsic
last week seeing to the packing OF their
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-12-07
EAST HARDWICK.

Mrs. John Hancock has been confined
to her bed Tor several weeks.
A few OF our young people attended the
promenade at Cabot, Thanksgiving eve
Miss Mary Hovey began teaching the
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-12-07
LYNDON CENTER.

Repairs are being made in the heating
appnratus at Lyndon Institute.
Henry Hubbard will sell his personal
nrouerty at auction on Friday, Dec. 8.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-12-07
LAWYER WATEREORD.

Charles II. Goss sells lot OF live
stock and personal property at auction
next Saturday at 10 O'Clock on the Den.
mis- May farm,
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