St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-02-07

whom are now living. He has been
lifelong resident of Danville, having lived
on the same farm where he died during
his whole life. He has always been a very
industrious man, and one of our most
thrifty and respected citizens. The fu-
neral was held at the house on Wednes-
day at one o'clock, Rev. Mr.. Knowlton
officiating. Many relatives and friends
were present. to all of whom is extended
the sympathy OF the entire community.
Rev. F. L. Cur,ier visited friends at
West Concord last Friday.
S. 0. and c. E. Morse have purchas ed
couple more fine horses.
The Danville Musical Association will
hold its fifth annual convention February
1928. c. F. Dudley, of East Montpelier,
conductor. This is Mr.. Dudley's third
season here, which speaks well of his
ability and success in the work.
Harry Eaton visited his aunt, Mrs.
Emily Trussell, last week.
Fifteen of the Knights of Pythias and
their wives went up to W. M. Stanton's,
North Danville, Tuesday evening. They
had good time and fine banquet.
Col. and Mrs. VIM. Dole visited Mrs.
B. F. Pearl at McIndoes last week.
FL. Frye has gone to Roxbury to work
numbering.
Miss Eliza Aver, of Haverhill, n H., is
stopping at John Curriers'.
The creamery are getting in large
supply of ice for next summers use.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. c. Heath and Mr..
and Mrs. Ed Badger were at Passumpsic
Saturday visiting Frank Newell.
Alexander Dunnett of st. Johnsbury
was here last Saturday, and hearing
was held before the school directors in
regard to the past distribution of public
money, which was found to be correct.
Several went from here to Walden last
Friday evening to the dramatics. They
speak very highly of the play, also of the
actors.
Frank Bovee and Mrs. Cheney of Barre
are in town. being called here by the sick
ness of their mother.
David Wilson and wife of St. Johnsbury
were called here by the sickness and death
of Mrs. Wilson's sister.
J. w. ellis and vile have invited the
Christian Endeavor Society to their home
Friday evening
NJ. Hunt and wife of Barre are in town
to attend the funeral OF Mrs. Bovee.
Stephen Dole OF Boston is in town,
called here by the death OF his father. n.
\. Dole and wife were Gale home from
Washington Tor the same reason.
Charles Gilhllan and wife, from St.
Iohnsburv, were called here by the death
of Mrs Gil6llan's father.
The school at Phillips Academy is pro-
crossing splendidly and the improvement
is worthy of praise. 1t is pleasing fact
that the efficient teachers. Harvey Bur-
bank and Miss Nettie Stevens, have done
noble work in both departments. princ-
pal and primary. The number i'll attend
ance has increased The interior of the
Academy has been repaired. giving a
much more inviting appearance to the
scholars and all interested in the school.
The speaking by the scholars Friday,
Jan. 3lst, was very good and afforded
pleasure to the numerous visitors.
The banquet given Apollo lodge, No.
2, K. OF p, Jan. 80, by Damon lodge, No.
16. was served in Banquet hall and
thoroughly enjoyed by all. The ladies
who prepared and served such a bounti-
full repast are to be congratulated on the
success of their undertaking by all who
were partakers OF their kindly efforts to
make the occasion what it proved to be,
most enjoyable affair.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin Nay were pleas
antly surprised at their home last Thurs
day evening by about fifty their friends,
Refreshments we're served and the even
ing was passed i'll a social manner. AS a
reminder of the occasion the company
left fine wolf robe.
The entertainment given by the Ep-
worth League at the Methodist EpiSco.
pal church last Wednesday night was a
success, the reading by Mr.. Currier and
the essay by Harvey Burbank on the
Famous Men of Vermont" being much
enjoyed.
The snow rollers were out Sunday for
the first time this winter.
One OF our little four-year olds recently
said to her mother just before bed time
Pm hungry" What do You want p
asked her mamma. Il want piece OF
mince pie replied her ladyship. "But
that would not be nice to go to bed
upon" suggested the mother. II don't
want TO go to bed on it, l want to eat
it,"
WEST DANVILLE.
B. ROGERS of Walden shipped cal