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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-02-08
WE ST BURKE.

Mail carriers between here and West
more have changed three or four times
since last July Horace Gilman is carry
ing it now.
Flour trade here must be dull next
summer. for all who had 1925 or could
borrow it have bought recently from one
to FIVE barrels, at the price OF 1925 per
barrel mentioned last week, and the
verdict is good -four too.
A. L. Aldrich, who works in the rail-
road Office at Lyndonville and has been
at home some four weeks by reason OF
grippe, returned this week to his work.
There are still many cases of grippe this
way, but the physicians say it is not as
hard as two years ago.
TFrom another source.l
The ladies' mission circle met with
Mrs. P. n. Granger on Tuesday after
noon.
The ". r. {. will give an entertain
ment at c. A. r. hall on Monday even
ing, Feb. 10th, entitled Aunt Jerusha' 8
Album :" also the old-fashioned spelling
school, followed by a sugar party, to
which all are cordially invited.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-02-08
LOWER WATERFORD.

Our school closed here last Friday and
we think it has some good records
Miss Clara Dickinson of East Barnet has
taught for three successive terms with
the best OF success. The seven following
scholars have had no marks for the
whole year, viz, Louise Blodgett, Myra
and Lou Freeman, Harry Brown, Mabel
Ross, Bella and Johnny Roger. The fol-
lowing have no marks for the last term,
viz, Nelson Blodgett, Sadie Blodgett,
Floyd and George Blodgett. Eva and
Tina Brown. Henry Stoddard and Lilly
Virtue have been present every day, but
have each one tardy mark
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-02-08
NE WPORT

County court convened Tuesday, Judge
Rowell presiding, John H, Mimms is the
reporter. Some thirteen civil cases and
several criminal with some divorce cases,
are set for trial. The term will probably
last from two to three weeks.
The County Musical Association begun
its 34th annual convention Tuesday. At
the opening there were rs in chorus and
in evening $50. The parts are well
balanced and difficult music will be
undertaken. Conductor Blaisdell and
Martha Dana Shepard are in good trim
for their work D. NJ. Babcock and Thos.
L. Cushman will delight all those who
heard them last season, while we antici-
pate a rich treat in hearing the soprano,
Mrs. Marie Barnard Smith. MIR. Grilley,
humorist, will fill up the spare moments.
Grand concerts will be given afternoon
and evening of Thursday and Friday.
All lovers of music who cannot attend
constantly should plan to take in some
of these concerts. Weather and sleigh
ing are fine and everything indicates a
most successful convention.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-02-08

Mystic Lodge, No. 5, D. of R., have
sociable at Odd Fellows hall Feb. 10th,
to which all members of the D. of R. and
their families land all members of the L.
o. o. F. and their families are invited to
be present. The ladies are requested to
bring their lunch baskets. The hall will
be open at two o'clock.
The Good Templars have installed the
following officers for the ensuing quarter:
Cora Gilman, c. T.; Emily Densmore, Y.
T.; Mrs. ". S. Gilman, secretary; A. L.
Aldrich, F. S.; Mrs. Will Chase, R. S..
Mrs. NJ. a. Varney, treasurer; Mrs.
Townsend, chaplain; Warren Drown,
NJ; Eva Gilman, D. NJ; May Aldrich,
guard Will Cummings. sentinel; Mrs.
W. S. Gilman, S. ]. T; A. L. Aldrich
L. D.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-02-08
LUNENBURG.

Miss Nettie Bell has quite large class
in painting.
The Dramatic Club postponed the play
till this week Friday.
Mrs. Fred Turner and Mrs. Henry
Warren have gone to Newport on visit
of few days.
The storm last week was the worst of
the season the roads being badly
blocked up. Plenty of work for the
road machine.
Two of the schools in town closed last
Friday-the one on Pond Hill taught by
Miss Clement, which gave an exhibition;
and the one taught by Miss Lottie Silsby
who entertained her pupils at her home
Last Friday evening about 40 of the
friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Will Pond gave
them surprise party in their cosey
home. A pleasant evening was spent
with charades and games, and during
the evening Rev. Mr.. Blackmer, in behalf
OF the company, presented Mr.. and Mrs.
Pond two very nice chairs with the best
wishes of all present.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-02-08
WEST CONCnRn

A lively blaze got started in Dudley's
saw mill about II. 80 O'Clock last Satur-
day night, but was DISCOVERED before it
got beyond control.
The logs are rolling into both Dudley's
and Harvey & Higgins mills fast, and
both will be stocked TO about their full
capacity.
D. w. Hubbard has traded the Lindsey
farm, which he recently purchased, with
Emery Frye for his place in the village,
and sold the Frye place to Frank Hall.
c. L. Stacey has opened a grocery at
his residence.
The Lunenburg Dramatic Club will
present the drama, placer Gold" at the
town hall in this place, Friday evening,
Feb, 9th.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-02-08
NEWBURY.

The W. c. T. u. met with DIR. Atwood
Tuesday afternoon. These meetings are
largely attended and very interesting.
Charles Hastings. the popular life in
surance agent of St. Johnsbury, has been
in town the past week.
The second annual meeting of the St.
Andrews Benevolent Society was held
January Oath.
Miss Laura Stocker is quite i'll at her
home Miss Hattie. who has been spend
ing the winter in Connecticut, has come
to care for her.
All enjoyed the concert in the Congre-
gational vestry Wednesday evening.
Mr.. Markham is we'll known throughout
New England as one Of our best singers.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-02-08
hIcLNDOES FALLS.

MIR. Mulliken and daughter, Mrs.
Stuart, are visiting relatives in Boston.
George Payne spent the Sabbath with
his mother at Montpelier.
The ladies aid society met with Mrs
c. S. Duncan on Wednesday.
Three of Reuben Chamberlin' children
are sick with scarlet fever.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bush of Massachusetts
have been visiting Mrs. Bush's sister,
Mrs. Eugene Field.
Miss Catherine Hunt gives a party to
her little friends on Thursday afternoon,
Feb. 8, it being her fifth birthday.
Morris Hunt, w. H. Gilchrist and Fred
Colby attended the district meeting of
Odd Fellows at St. Johnsbury last
Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Hooker and chill
dren OF Peacham, former residents of
this place, were the guests OF Mrs.
Stevens last week.
Miss Dewey and her Sabbath school
class spent an enjoyable time with Miss
Florence Warden, one of their number,
on Monday evening.
About 20 of the friends of Walter Gil
christ visited him at his home on Friday
evening of last week. The time was very
pleasantly spent in playing games, which
were entered into by all with en-
thusiasm. Refreshments were served
and all agreed that Walter proved him
self an efficient host, and that the party
was one of the best of the season.
The concert by the st. Johnsbury Glee
Club on Saturday evening, was given to
full house, and reflects great credit on
the participants. The college songs were
given with a spirit and enthusiasm that
brought down the house. The solos,
Anchored" by Mr.. Baglev, and They
all love Jack" by S. T. st. Clare, were
finely rendered. The readings by Mrs.
Anna Spencer Frost were good selections
and were well received
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-02-08
EAST CONCORD AND VICINITY.

Mrs. Mary Villas, who has been on the
sick list for two weeks, is reported much
better.
Andrew Haynes, nephew of Silas Sun
burg, from Massachusetts, is spending
few days with relatives in this place.
Mrs. John Higgins has finished her
labor in Waterford and returned home
to her son, Fred Higgins.
Mrs. Ben. Briggs was called to Lunen-
burg early last Sunday morning, as her
mother. Mrs Abram Goodall, had
another shock, OF which she died in a
few hours. Deceased was about 65
years old.
Ian. Sd beautiful full-fedged butter
flv of the golden yellow variety was seen
fitting about at Will Savers house: 1t
was lively and gay as in the month of
IulV
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-02-08
LYNDON CENTER.

Prof J. K. Fuller delivered a very
pleasing address at the institute chapel,
Monday evening.
Miss Lottie Clement, who has been
teaching in Lunenburg, has returned
home.
Norman Mcdonald has sold his black
smith shop to Benz Beauregard. Nor
man has bought shop in Barton, and
will move there Immediately.
Mrs. ]. D. Collins. who has been sick
for the last six months with consump-
ton, died last Friday. The funeral was
held Monday afternoon, Rev. ]. Mason
officiating. Mrs. Collins leaves one
daughter. nine years old.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-02-08

good work being brought from the foot
of the HILL There was no wind at the
time Had there been even a moderate
breeze from the south two more houses
must have gone and in all probability
the shops and store of the Lyndon Car
rage Company and every thing on that
side of the street, out to and including
the Chase block. The fire is supposed to
have been caused by an explosion of coal
gas and probably by the lamp also.
Mr. and Mrs. La Porte lose all their
household furniture, bedding, books,
pictures, silver, and all their clothing
except what they had with them and
what was away in the weekly washing.
They carried an insurance of $500 which
would but little more than cover the
cost of their books. The house was
owned by William Powers OF st. Johns
bury and was insured for $1,000.
The Y. P. S. c. E. observed Christian
Endeavor Day at the Congregational
church last Sunday afternoon.
Daniel Paries is giving his attention
this week to a struggle with the grip
E. B. Chase started Wednesday for New
Mexico to be gone a few weeks.
The concert given Jan. % by home
talent was so successful that it was de-
cided to repeat it Tuesday evening, Feb.
Is, with some change of programme.
AS before, it is for the benefit of the Con-
gregational church.
The ladies of the Congregational So
cietv held a social at their vestry last
Friday evening and listened to the read
ing OF an original poem by Rev. P. B.
Fisk Sandwiches, doughnuts and coffee
were served and the society was bene-
fitted about $500.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-02-08
EAST HARDWICK.

Some of our young people are prepar-
ing for another DemOrest contest, which
will come off Feb. 18th.
H A. Babbitt has a three wear old
heifer whose milk tests 7. Who can
beat it
George Nelson was called to Crafts
bury last week to attend the funeral OF
Mr.. Gage, brother OF E. H. Gage.
Harry Hyde is on the sick list, but
will soon be about again.
Quite a number of our citizens antici-
pate going to Hardwick next Monday
evening, to attend the lecture by Col.
Balm of Kentucky.
There was a reunion of some of our
townspeople who formerly lived in
Albany, with some of their friends from
there, at the residence of Charles Nor
cross, on Tuesday.
Mrs. Frank Hubbard, who was in
very critical condition the latter part of
last week, is more comfortable and her
friends have more hope of her recovery,
her little daughter, Eva, is improving
also.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-02-08
LYNDON.
J. A. La Porfe'S House Burned with all
its Contents.

J. A. La Porfe'S House Burned with all
its Contents.
Last Friday morning at about 20
minutes past O'Clock H. w. Damon
and John Coucher were returning from
the district meeting of Odd Fellows held
at st. Tohnsbury the evening previous,
and on reaching this village they dis
covered fire making Roadway in the
house on the hill occupied by John A.
La Porte, former owner and editor of
the Temperance Herald. There was
nobody at home, Mrs. La Porte being
at Barton and Mr.. La Porte having imi-
tated the early bird we read of and gone
to his office in the third story of the
Chase block to do little extra work at
job printing, leaving a coal fire and
kerosene lamp burning. Mr.. Coucher
drove through the village arousing the
people, foremost among them being Mr..
La Porte, who reached home as quickly
as possible only to find that it was i'm
possible to enter the front part, and on
going to the back door he struck a
match to enable him to see his way,
but an explosion followed which threw
him back on the doorsteps, and in an
incredibly short time the house, shed
and barn were beyond reach and people
were compelled to stand by and see
everything on the premises burn to the
ground without being able to save a
single article. Just north of it and
standing very near 1t is the house owned
and occupied by Joseph Sidney and this
the volunteer fire brigade saved by keep
ing the roof wet and by using a number
OF force pumps to throw water upon
the fire on that side, making the timbers
fall the other way, the water for this
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-02-08
JYNDONVILLE.

Several of this place are down with the
mumps.
Mrs. Pettigrew and Miss Watson are
expected home next week.
At the village meeting held last Mon
day evening Ito see if the village would
vote to pay twenty members OF the fire
department So each" it was voted to
dismiss the article
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-02-08

James Shipman from Waterbury was
III town few days last week.
Mrs. John Webster, who has been
quite sick with pneum onia, is recovering.
Fred Stocker went TO Boston Monday
with carload of COWS.
Dr. n. c. B. Haviland and son were in
Burlington the first of the week.
There will be promenade concert at
the town hail, Saturday evening, Feb
10, by the North Danville band.
School at the Academy will be dis
continued next week in order to let the
pupils attend the convention.
The debate announced for Monday
evening, Feb. -, will be postponed to
the 10Th.
Dana Hall has returned from Southern
Pines, North Carolina, and reports that
his daughter Miss Lydia Hall is much
benefited IN health and will return to
Danville about the middle OF June.
The dedicatory exercises of the new
Methodist church at West Danville will
be on Tuesday, Feb. 20. Rev. E. M.
Smith, D. D.. of Montpelier will preach
in the afternoon and Others in the even
ing. Full programme in next weeks
paper.
The editor of the CALIFORNIAN has re-
ceived letter from F. F. Robinson, in
which he states that all stories and re-
ports that have been circulated about
George n. Smart are utterly false and
without any foundation whatever.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-02-08
tf5LST BARNET.

There was large attendance at
Harvey's Pond Saturday to see the trot
and there will be another one next Sat
urday.
W F, HASTE, the proprietor of Lake
side resort, was given a surprise party
last Thursday night. The friends
brought their own supper and after the
banquet, dancing, music and games fol-
lowed
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-02-08

The A, c. F. Society connected with
the church here are to have an entertain
ment and oyster supper at the town hall
on Saturday evening of this week The
exercises are TO be free and the supper is
fifteen cents each. Proceeds are for the
benefit of the society
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-02-08
DANVILLE.
Preparing for a Convention.

The musical convention commencing
next Tuesday evening is already assured
of a good attendance. Among those
from surrounding towns who are ex-
pected to be present are several singers
from st. Johnsbury; Fred Bancroft and
Mrs. Hattie Willard and Mr.. and Mrs.
Hamblin from Montpelier: H. M. Foster
from Woodbury., Prof Pinney from
Greensboro, Mrs. Silsby and Mrs. and Miss
Parker from Littleton; Mrs. Burnham
and NJ. E. Wells from Cabot, Mrs. Frank
Palmer, and Mr.. and Mrs. c. l.. Brown
from Peacham, and others too numerous
to mention. Danville with its usual
hospitality is making provision for the
entertainment of all these folks during
the convention and very pleasant time
is expected.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-02-08
THE TOWNS AROUND.
RARNET.
Concerning a Former Resident.

Concerning FORMER NcSiOcHt.
A recent issue of the Visalla tCai-)
Delta contained this notice OF former
resident of Barnet, R H. Stevens, who
died Ian. 9. Mr.. Stevens was born in
Barnet. Vt, April 80. 1S41. He was
educated at the St. Johnsbury Academy
He came to this state in 1858. anti sub
seouentlv located here in 1869, and OBJ
tanned a position in the store OF Douglas
& Co. In 1871 he purchased one
fourth interest and in 1885 became sole
owner. In 1886 he took 4. Hamerslag
as mariner, which association existed
until January, 1891, when they sold out
to l. N Wood. The business had
grown from a small country store to
large concern, with stock OF goods
worth 500 600 Mr.. Stevens built
fine business block in this city, also
large warehouse He also built one OF
the finest residences in this city. He
purchased a part of the grounds on
which his residence stands on the install
ment plan, when he was working Tor
wages soon after coming TO V1sai1a. he
was married in 1886 TO Miss Matte M.
Roberts, a native of MacOmb, Illinois
He was associated with the Masonic
fraternity and had held all the Ottlces IN
the order. Mr.. Stevens, more fam1i1arly
known as Uncle Dick was one Of the
high esteem by the entire community.
The news of his death is sOrely regretted,
and his grief stricken widow has the
sympathy Of the people of this city III her
bereavement
William Carey, the night operator, is
laid bv with an attack of rheumatism.
Peter Goche has moved on to the Brock
farm lately purchased by him
Loren Miner of St Johnsbury has been
visiting at r. K. Laughlin's.
Mrs Julia Ray IS quite sick with rheu-
matte lever.
William Gammell is home from La
coma, N. H.
John Hardy attended the carnival at
Quebec.
Tohn Winslow of Monroe intends to
move on to the Moses Johnson farm the
first of April.
Fred Moore of East Barnet is working
at the station during the illness of oper-
ator Carey.
R.H. White and Co. of Littleton, N.
H., will hold an auction in the town hall
every day this week
I. S. Kenerson has the names of 200
living academy students who attended
the Peacham academy so years ago.
Saturday was great day for the
horse trot at the pond, good many be-
ing present Horace Gammell took the
lead.
The dance at the engine house on Fri
day night was a failure, owing to some
misunderstanding between the orlglna-
tors.
Claud Gilfllan, general manager of the
Crystal Spring Bottling Co., has gone
to Boston to attend the School of Phar
macy and will be a absent some six weeks.
Rumor has it that the Steel Edge
Stamping and REFINING Company have
failed and that their superintendent,
Mr.. Stewart. has an attachment on their
property at this place.
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NORTH DANVILLE

Mrs. E. E. Gates is very sick with
pneumonia.
Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Prescott of ST.
Johnsbury are visiting friends in this
place.
DIN H Clark with wife and two
children from Cabot spent Sunday with
relatives in this place.
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RYEGATE.

The directors of the Farmers Club, at
their meeting recently, passed the
following resolutions in memory of John
W. Nelson:
Whereas, The great Ruler OF the
Universe has in his infinite wisdom re-
moved from our midst our worthy and
esteemed fellow-laborer, John w Mel
son {: and
Whereas, The intimate relation held
during his life by him with the members
of this association makes its fitting that
we record our appreciation of him; there
fore be it
Resolved, That the wisdom and
ability which he has exercised in our as
ISOLATION work, by counsel and service,
will be held in grateful remembrance.
Resolved, That the sudden removal of
such a man from our board of officers
leaves a vacancy and shadow that will
be deeply realized by all the members of
this association; and
Resolved, That, with deep sympathy
with the afflicted relatives and wife of
the deceased, we express our earnest hope
that even so great a bereavement may
be overruled for their highest good,
Resolved, That these resolutions be
spread on the records of this association,
and a copy sent to the wife OF the
deceased,
Auditors meet next week at town
clerks office.
A lecture will be given at the r. P.
church, Monday evening, Feb. -, by
Hon o. NJ. Tinkham of North Pomfret
under the auspices of the ". c. T. ..
Proceeds TO purchase new books for
the library. Subject, six weeks in
Great Britain, or a Vermonter's exper
fence among British workingmen. Mr.,
Tinkham's reputation as a speaker is
too widely known to need any assurance
from us that this will be a rich treat In
addition to this MIR. Tinkham has kindly
consented to sing. The whole will be
interspersed with reading and music by
local talent. Admission 20 cents;
children half price. The entertainment
will commence at 100.
Last week Geo. Cochran shipped near
ly two hundred lambs to market, and
this week A. H. Gibson shipped as many,
and Solomon Chamberlin shipped 900.
These men would gladly have disposed
of their lambs weeks ago. Years past it
has paid to feed lambs in the winter, but
this year the profits were lover the left. ;"
The longer they held off, the more prices
were off
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-02-08
CLOVER.

Samuel Phillips died Sunday, after
long illness,
Arthur Wylie and Miss Isabel Ander-
son were married last week.
w N. Aldrich is getting out lumber
preparatory to building an addition to
his barn.
E. B. Phillips of Litleton, n. H, spent
the Sabbath with his parents, Mrs. H.
w Phillips. Mrs. Phillips, whose sick
ness was reported last week, is some
what improved.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-02-08
PE4CHAM.
Death of Ira l.. McCIar-y

Ira L. McClary, one of the towns old
est and most respected citizens, died very
suddenly early last week Wednesday
morning While shoveling snow in his
ward lust after breakfast he fell and
when raised life was nearly extinct. His
death was caused by apOpleNy. The
funeral was held at his late residence
Saturday at two o'clock. His daugh-
tiers, Lizzie, Susie and Alice OF Baltimore
and Washington, D. c., were all
present. Mr.. McClary was 76 years old
and was a native of Groton. He came
to Peacham in 1854 and for more than
a generation was engaged in the
mercantile business. He was honorable
in all his dealings ard for 40 years had
the confidence of the entire community.
His sudden death was great shock and
he will be sadly missed in this town.
7. Houghton has been holding a series
of revival meetings at North Peacham
and much interest is manifest.
Robert Steele has nearly completed the
job of filling the large ice house at the
creamery at South Peacham-
The Methodist church united with the
congregational church last Sabbath and
Rev Mr.. Elliot of the Vermont Bible
Society preached.
VIM. Ash moved the first of the week
to his farm which he purchased last fall
of Loren Chase, in the east part of the
town. He will rent his house in East
Peacham.
The drama which was to have been
given the last night of school has been
postponed to some future time, as a
number of the actors wish to attend the
convention at Danville next week.
Academy hail. commencing Tuesday
evening, Feb. 9th, and continuing
through Wednesday, Thursday and Fri
day, closing with a grand concert Friday
night, with Prof Charles Dudley as
director and Miss Bliss as pianist.