St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-02-22
LYNDONVILLE,

The report of the water commissioners
of the village of Lyndonvlle has been
submitted to the public this week. The
report contains the estimates of John W.
Burke of Rutland and Joel Foster Of
Montpelier, two experienced hydraulic
engineers, on he cost OF the water system
from three different sources, Fall brook,
Qumby brook, and Burke Mountain
brook. Mr.. Burke estimated the Fall
brook to cost $40,675, the reservoir to
be on the Sias Eastman farm about 312
miles from depot square, with a head of
260 feet The Quimby brook to cost
$33 ,416, the reservoir to be situated on
WhippIe hill, about one mile from depot
square, with head OF 220 feet. The
Burke Mountain brook system to cost
$37, 26O, the reservoir to be situated on
Allen hill, less than one mile from depot
square, with head OF 210 feet.
Mr.. Fosters report followed the meas
urements Of Mr.. Ellsworth, hydraulic
engineer who was here year ago last
summer estimating the cost Of water
supply, but used his own estimates. They
were as follows Fall brook, cost 1884,
600; Quimby brook, cost $50, 900; Burke
Mt. brook, cost 100000.
Though the estimates Of the two men
vary considerably in cost, the difference
lies principally in the reservoirs. This
would be necessary as the reservoirs in
Mr.. Burkes estimates are to be nearer
the village for storage reservoirs.
1t is expected that Mr.. Burke will be
present at the meeting next Tuesday
evening, and explain the matter more
fully than the report has done. The
meeting is to be one OF vital Importance
to the future OF the village, and discretion
should be used by every voter.
Graves & Neagle are occupying their
new meat market on Elm street, which
they have recently built.
Mrs. H. Thrasher and Mrs. Buchanan
of Newport were guests OF Mrs. Harland
Parker Tuesday OF this week.
Wannalancet Tribe of Red Men will
celebrate Westinghouse Birthday this
(Fridav) evening at Odd Fellows Hal
with fitting exercises. An address will
be given by Prot. w. E. Ranger on the
subject of Redmenship. Music will bt
furnished by a mixed quartette. Th'
entertainment is open to Red Men anc
their friends.
The Ladies' Aid and Odd Girls of tn,
Methodist church held very pleasan
social at Mrs. w. Fl. Child's Thursda,
afternoon and evening.
The law suit of l. H. Hall and E. c
Graves, which was adjourned from Jan
~, was continued on Monday, with Fl
e.. Bates as counsel for Hall, and HarlanC
B. Howe for Graves. The court was helC
before Justice Hubbard and jury OF 81!
townsmen. The suit was over hors
trade made about three wears ago, Hal
claiming that Graves owed him SIS OF
the trade The jury rendered verde
OF SIS and costs. the full amount of Mr
Halls claim. Eloquent pleas were mad
by both lawyers. The case has bee
appealed to county court.
Miss Irene Howe is quite i'll with tn
grip.
Mrs. F. D. Hale of Luuenburg has bee
the guest of Mrs F. w. Silsby the pas
few days.
G. w. Mills has finished his lahors
the railroad shops here, and has move
to his home in Albany.
G. d. Story, contractor and builder,
Newport, was in town last Saturda
consulting with those intending to bull
this spring.
Seventeen young people from this plac
attended the 9th wedding anniversar
of Mr.. and Mrs. A. l.. Aldrich at Yves
Burke Monday night.