St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-03-15
LYNDONVILLE.
Fire at East Lyndon.

The farm buildings of Chas. E. Brad
shaw were destroyed by fire about 100
Wednesday morning. Mr.. Bradshaw
discovered the fire on his return from an
entertainment at Lyndonville, and when
discovered it was beyond control. A
large part of the furniture was saved.
though one horse was burned. The
buildings were in excellent repair and
were insured through Campbell &
Blodgett's agency for $1400 which will
nearly cover the loss. Mr.. Bradshaw
intends to rebuild.
The poverty party and supper given by
the women Of the Relief Corps at Odd
Fellows hall on Friday evening was a
decided success, large crowd being in
attendance. An excellent supper was
served from to O'Clock, followed by a
short entertainment, after which prom
enade was in order. Fines were imposed
upon members of the W. R. c. and G. A.
R., who were arrayed in gay apparel.
Mrs. Mamie Bishop Hazelton of Nc
Indoes is visiting her aunt, Mrs. 6. 6.
Wheeler.
The pay car will arrive here Friday,
returning Saturday.
The Good Templars gave box party
last Tuesday evening to members of the
order. A pleasant time was enjoyed.
Claude A. Chapman has gone TO White
River Junction, where he has position
as fireman on the shifter.
Mrs. F. E. Camp and daughter, Bessie
Aldrich, are visiting friends and relatives
in Montreal this week.
The Masonic building association have
purchased the lot on Depot street, owned
by H. NJ. Nichols, for a consideration o
$4,000. This is one of the most desirable
lots in the village and it is expected that
fine block will be erected this summer.
The stockholders OF the Lyndonvill,
National bank have completed plans fol
their new block and are to build in con
nection with S. Stern.
The singing school of this week is post
poned until Saturday night.
S. B. Hutchins moved his temporar,
, building last week from w. N. Webb
lot to the lot beside Of Cheney Brothers
store, as Mr.. Webb commenced working
,, on the foundation Of his new hotel Mon
day, He is to put up wooden buildin!
instead of brick as was first intimated.
Rev. H. A. Spencer, financial agent 70
} the Vermont Methodist Seminary
} preached at the Methodist chapel las
Sunday.
t F. T. Austin, architect, OF Brocktor
Mass, is in town consulting with thos
c intending to build this next season.
Several of the members of Riversid
: Lodge, l. 0. G. T., are intending to b
q present at the district union held a
West Burke next Saturday.
About ten couples from here attende
4 the railroad boys ball at Barton Lane
ing last Friday night.
h E. ]. Blodgett is doing rushing bicyc
business, having already sold seve
n wheels. He has agents in several town
n in this section. and has a sample of a
4 his wheels on exhibition at Campbell
Blodgett's office under Music Hall.
Dan Oakley, engineer, and l.. ]. Gin
gras, conductor, have graduated trol
t. the employ of the railroad company.
n Rev. DR.. Harris conducted Episcop'
IL | services dl luG NlCluOulSl
d Sunday afternoon.
d The whist club had it's last meeting
4 the season at the Union House Monda
evening. The contest has been clio
J., and interesting one, resulting in VI
r. tory for Mrs. Folsoms side, who we
n "a points in the lead.
l. County examiner, W. H. Taylor, W
~, +a,ola,et n
I'd ton at the school house on Friday al
~ Saturday of this week.
III. McClarv of Albany has been
n town this week looking for his spring
st supply of maple sugar.
a. Information has been received recent
that Miss Hattie Carpenter, who h
in been at the Boston Homeopathic Hos
tai for several weeks, has passed safe
IT. through very dangerous operate
hit and thereby it is hoped that she may
er. restored to perfect health.
A. Several of the friends of Harvey Peri
|. and wife from st. Johnsbury made the
pleasant call on Thursday evening
last week.
oil The new school board has dispens
M with the services of Miss Hume as prir
nv pal of the central schools and have
en- cided to abandon thesystem. They sa
enough by this move to pay their ov
81 salaries.
" Crackajacks!! Good things. opt
49,. 'em along" Union Cycle Compa'
lPt manufacturers. Write Frank Hall, age
'ne st. Johnsbury, for catalogue.
ele LYNDON CENTER.
The senior exhibition of Lyndon