St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-01-18
l. YNDONVILLE.
Pleasant Wedding.


A very pleasant occasion was that at
Newport, on Tuesday evening, the 18th,
when Carrie, only daughter of Charles A.
Phillips of Newport, and George, son of
Capt. ]. S. Thompson OF Lyndon, were
united III marriage at the home of the
bride. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. E. A. George, pastor of the Congre-
gational church at Newport. in a very
impressive manner. Miss Anna Thomp-
son, sister OF the groom, was bridesmaid
and Tracy Phillips, brother of the bride
was best man. The bride was dressed in
handsome dove-colored Lansdown,
ornamented with orange blossoms, and
wore IA necklace of pearls. After the cere-
mony, refreshments OF cake, coffee, grapes
and oranges were served. The newly
welded couple left on the night train for
Lyndonville, having secured rooms in
DR.. F. E. Dwinel's house on Maple street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thompson are very popular
among the young people of the place, and
they have the best wishes of host of
near friends. Many elegant presents
were given them, among the most val
liable being an oak chamber suite and a
$50 check. The list of presents also in
cluded large amount Of silverware.
Special meetings are being held at the
Methodist chapel this week.
B. H. Pierce injured his thumb quite
badly last week by chip flying from a
saw in the wood shop. Heisnow laying
off for an enforced vacation.
The annual church meeting of the Con-
gregational church will be held Wednes-
day evening in the vestry for the election
OF officers and other business.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Ruggles gave a
party to large number of young people
last Thursday evening. The evening was
passed with games, dancing, etc. Re
freshments were also served.
Suit was brought last Monday by ! o
seph Lamere against ]. G. Hsdley for
labor. Court was held before Justice S.
G, Collision and jury of SIX business men
of the village. The plaintiff was given
SOS and costs as a result of the suit.
Prof. Plum of Boston was at T. N.
Wallis last week.
Mrs. H. ]. Dwinell of Morrsville has
been spending a few days with friends
and relatives in the village.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Green of Littleton,
N, H., spent few days with Mrs, Green S
brother, H. l.. Parker, last week.
Many from this place arecontemplating
attending the Goth annual railroad ball
at the Stanley Opera House, St. Johns
bury, the Goth inst.
About thirty OF the young people OF the
village met with Mr.. and Mrs. Everett
Hutchins last Friday evening to organize
a young peoples whist club, good
time was enjoyed.
w. A. LOOMS is on the sick list from
the effects of having teeth extracted.
H. l.. Parker has bought the lot on the
corner of Depot and Main streets, to-
gether with the boarding house, of his
father 7. E. Parker, of Littlelon, N. H.
Miss Irena Howe has entered the Jour-
nal office to learn type setting
Miss Marion Cunningham of Waltham,
Mass. visited friends and relatives in
town last week
About twenty-five of the young people
of this place attended the wedding of
George Thompson and Miss Carrie Phil
lips on Tuesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vim. Silsby of Little
ton, N. H., spent Sunday with relatives
in town.
Will Webb lost valuable horse last
Saturday, caused by stoppage. Mr..
Webb drove the horse to Victory the dav
before, and ii is probable the horse took
cold.
Mrs. Georgiana Wallace and daughter
Bessie are visiting relatives at White
River Junction.
Miss Hattie Carpenter has goue to the
New England Hospital in Boston to take
a course of treatment. She has not been
well for many years, and it is thought
that a permanent cure may be effected.
McIND0ES FALLS
Mrs. A. F. Andrus visited her father
at Lyndon last week.