St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-05-08
LYNDONYILLE,

Inc Foresters install the following
oncers tomorrow evening: James Stew,
art, {. r.; Ed. Gaudette, V. c. R.; Ed
Bergron, recording secretary; Eli Cur.
rier, financial secretary; R. ]. Cusson
treasurer. A number from the lodge at
st. Johnsbury are expected up to witness
the work.
DR.. Davis and E. J. Blodgett are add.
ing to the conveniences of residences
by putting in bath rooms with hot and
cold water fixtures.
The Good Templar lodge now numbers
just ITO members and more coming.
The officers for the present quarter are
Z. T., Allen Hunter; V. T., Miss Grace
Brown; secretary, Mrs. W. H. Wilmarth
treasurer, Miss Susie Cannaway; F. S.,
Gerald Mills; NJ, Asa Hunter; P. c. T.,
B. H. Pierce.
While Peter Gaudette was riding a BIZ
cycle last Friday afternoon he was over
taken by runaway team near the depot
and knocked off his wheel. The bicycle
was quite badly damaged but Gaudette
escaped without scratch.
c. A. Squires is now doing business in
his new room in Stern's block. The event
was properly celebrated last evening
with music by the Lynodonville orches-
ira and ice cream and cake furnished
tree to all patrons. 1t is needless to say
host OF customers were present to en-
JOY the occasion and extend congratula-
tions to Curt for the prosperity that en-.
ables him to do business in such fine
rooms with frst-class equipments. In
the new store are two large show win
dows where bakery goods and fruit will
be displayed. On the right side of the
room are shelves and counter containing
canned goods, confectionery, tobacco,
ETC., while on the other side is the bar
where drinks are mixed of the Barnet
Crystal Spring make. Back of the sale
room is dining room and back of that
a kitchen. Lyndonville now has first
class restaurant and can show its appre,
citation oft by liberal patronage.
Lots of fun is expected on the railroad
ball grounds tomorrow afternoon, when
the Vermont Farmers and the Lyndon
vile ball team will cross bats for a $40
purse. The farmers expect to do the
scalplng.
A Walking Club" is the latest thing
in town, composed entirely of ladies,
probably those who do not possess BIZ
cycles. Walking is good exercise, it
builds up strong constitution and Gre
ates a good appetite, two necessary
qualifications OF the modern athletic
woman. 1t is reported that the club
voted unanimously in favor ofmoonlight
strolls.
Mrs. H. E. Folsom returned Tuesday
from two months visit in Georgia and
North Carolina.
The Lyndon Club gives ladies' social
evening tonight.
Kellogg, the photographer, has rented
the shanty recently vacated by Squires'
restaurant and is painting it, putting in
a sky-light and getting it in first-class
condition for taking pictures.
Fireman's ball Friday evening was at
tended by about 25 couples and dancing
was enjoyed till it wasn't quite daylight.
Annual meeting of Village Improve
ment society in Lyndon Club rooms to-
morrow at p. m. good attendance
is desired, as much work is to be done
this season and all will have to lend a
helping hand.
Rev. DR.. Harris will hold service in the
Episcopal Mission hall next Sunday
morning and evening.
The Daughters of Rebekah have sent
he necessary furnishings for the room
,aken by the lodge here at the Gill Odd
Fellows Home in Ludlow. Pictures and |
ancy articles were also sent which will
make the room very pleasant.
Fish stories have been let loose Last
Friday l. H. Hall and T. N. Wallis butler,
Mr.. Johnson, cast their hooks into Mr..
Walls pond at Sutton and brought home
some beauties. Rev. ]. c. Bodwell and
). g. Collision spent the same day hold
ne their poles over some tempting holes,
'ut failed to report big catch.
A large company of friends helped Peter
Saudette celebrate his odd birthday last
week Wednesday evening, taking him by
surprise. Eli Currier in happy speech
presented him with two fine rocking
hairs and other articles in behalf of his
many friends. Dancing and a pleasant
ocal time was enjoyed. Ice cream and
AXE were served
Memorial Sunday services will be under
he charge of the Episcopal church and
he sermon will be preached by Rev.
frank Appleton. Congressman Grout
S expected to deliver the Memorial Day
'ration. The Sunday following Decora-
ion day Farnsworth Post, G. A. R., will
onduct memorial services in the Kirby
hurch.