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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-26
ST. JOHNSBURY CENTER.
Epworth League Rally.

An Epworth League rally was held
here Wednesday afternoon. The conven-
ton was called to order at $50 aud
opened with devotional services con-
Quoted by Rev f. T. Clark. The address
of welcome was given by the president
OF the st. Johnsbury Centre Chapter. He
cordially welcomed the delegates to the
place, the church and the homes OF the
people. This was responded to by the
district president, Rev. S. c. Johnson of
Sheffield. The first speaker of the after
noon was Mr.. George Otis on Some of
our opportunities
The next subject taken up was, 1.-THE
best method OF conducting devotional
services" by Rev. G. H. Wright, There
is no set method for conducting devo-
tional service. Let the meeting conduct
itself. The most helpful method is to
get each member to take some part and
feel responsible for the part however
small it may be. The question, "What
is the best method when a meeting will
not conduct ITSELF" was then asked. II
the leader is preacher let him preach, il
not turn the service into class meeting
A very helpful paper was presented by
| Miss Carrie Sargent on HOW TO interest
Epworthians in the literary depart
ment" More responsibility rests on the
third vice president than is realized by
most people. His first duty is to get
acquainted with the members OF the
chapter and study their different tastes
The programme must be made attrac
tive. Above all the president must have
tact, principle and perseverance.
The Epworthian as a Christian" was
the subject of an instructive paper by
Miss Beulah Hanscom. She said Thu
person who bears the name Christian
bears the most beautiful name on earth
She also spoke of the progress Method
ism is making. AS Christian Methodist
we should be acquainted with the doc
trines and principles Of the Methods
church and be controlled by them.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-26
BARNET.

When the news was telegraphed to
pornet Tuesday morning that the YER
mont section of the popular teacher vot-
inc contest OF the Boston Globe was
headed by Miss Mabel Brock with a vote
Of over $4,000 and with nearly 1000
more than the second on the list, she was
absent and so a number OF her friends
and supporters with the drum corps
went to the depot to welcome and escort
her home.
A few of the Barnet people are attend
ing the musical convention at Peacham
this week.
The attendance at the Sunday School
concert last Sunday evening was good
and all were pleased with the children in
their Rotations and songs. The music
by the choir was very pleasing and the
solo by Miss Charlotte Hazleton was
well given. The Rotations by the Misses
Nellie and Nettie Smith were one of the
best features OF the evening.
The sermon on "The Average Man. his
duties and powers" by Rev. ]. K. Will
liams of Peacham last Sunday, was very
good and ought to have been heard by
every one.
Robert Blair, who was committed to
Jail last week, has paid his taxes and gone
home.
w. H. Burbank and Co., and Richie &
Warden say, Zone of Harmless equals
two SC. cakes; &c. back if it don't"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-26

Mrs. Andrew Guthrie, who has been so
sick recently, is much improved in health.
Miss Mabel Ford is spending a few
DAYS at Barton Landing.
Murray Little, who went to Bradford,
Mass. a few weeks ago for medical treat
ment, has returned.
The Ladies' missionary society met at
Mrs. I. c. Gleasons this week.
The exhibition at the hall on Friday
passed off very nicely, good number be-
ing present. The proceeds were sufficient
to pay the debt on the curtains and all
other expenses, with small amount left
over.
Mr.. Martin and Mr.. Morse attended
the musical convention at Peacham this
week.
The MCGOWAN family left for Massa-
chusetts on Monday last.
Mrs. c. Carr and Miss Goodrich Of St.
Johnsbury visited at Mr.. Goodrich's last
week.
Mr.. Hart we'll expects to move his fam
ilv to West INLAND, N. H., soon.
1t is expected that Rev. Mr.. Green OF
Guidhall, who supplied the pulpit four
weeks ago willsupply again next Sunday.
Miss Edgerton Of Lyndonville spent
Sunday at c. l.. Duncan's.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-26
PASSUMPSIC.
A Social and a Surprise.

The Christian Endeavor social held on
Monday evening, Washington's birth.
day, took on something of the nature of
a surprise party to one family at least.
When the company were all assembled
the pastor, Rev. J. D. Skinner, arose and
after a few preliminary remarks sug-
gested that it was fit occasion to cele-
brate wedding. He thereupon called
for volunteers; no one responded how
ever and he called upon Mr.. and Mrs. c.
H. Woods to take the chairs which had
been placed for the parties. In ii very
kind manner he then referred to the
twenty-one years which the couple before
him had spent together as man and wife,
and in behalf of the company assembled
presented to them very handsome silver
tray, upon which was beautiful butter
dish and knife, and fortv-two silver halt
dollars, two for each of the twenty-one
years. The company then sang "Colum-
bia, the Gem of the Ocean
The affair was gotten up with the ut
most secrecy, so far as the interested par
ties were concerned and was genuine
and overwhelming surprise to them.
After congratulations had been ex
tended the tables were quickly filled and
refreshments, consisting of cake and cot
fee, oranges, bananas, apples, cornballs,
and candy, were served to all. A hand
some wedding cake with the initials OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Woods and the date Of
their anniversary graced the center OF
the table. The cake was made by Miss
Dot Hastings and was but another OF
the many triumphs OF her skill in such
matters.
The vestry was handsomely draped
with the national colors, and the por-
traits of George and Martha Washington
occupied conspicuous positions upon the
wall. Despite the fact of it being a
stormy evening, large company were
present, several from St. Johnsbury being
among the number A short musical
programme was givens F. H. Shepherd
singing "Tenting on the Old Camt
Ground" Miss Blanche Miles of St
Johnsbury rendered TWO selections in a
very pleasing manner, The affair was IL
all respects complete success and thos'
who had it in charge have great reason
to ieel pleased.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-26
ST. JOHNSBURY EAST,

Misses Bertha and Lena Severance, both
of whom have been confined to the house
by sickness all winter, are now able to
ride out.
Miss Susan Rudd of Sheboygan, Mich,
is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen
Rudd.
Mrs. Ezra Gates has received a pension
of S12 a month and back pay to the
amount OF $144.
Gen. o. O, Howard gave very inter
esting address Sunday morning upon the
subject Loyalty to Christ"
Mrs. S. w. Robertson of Woodsville,
N. H., is spending a few days with her
PAL ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Knight
BE. Grout has moved into the tene-
ment vacated by Mrs. Henry Hudson
p. A. Brown died very suddenly in his
shop at st. Johnsbury, Monday after
noon, February %, aged "a years. Mr..
Brown had been a resident of this village
about 10 years, and was an honest, in
dustrious man. He is survived by a
widow and ten children. The funeral
was held Wednesday morning at the
Catholic church in st. Johnsbury, the
burial being in the Catholic cemetery.
A large audience was delightfully."- enter
tanned last Saturday evening by the
organ benefit concert. The chorus, which
was the leading feature of the entertain.
ment, was grand. The solos, duets and
readings were finely rendered and much
enjoyed. The children always do well
but on this occasion fairly out did them
selves, The proceeds amounted to 500
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-26
LUXEMBOURG.

Scion Simonds and daughter of Little
ton visited in town last week Saturday
in company with Mr.. and Mrs. George
HILL Mr.. and Mrs. James Silsby and
aunt. They visited Silsby's lumber camp
and enjoyed fine days outing.
A number in town are sick at present,
among them are Sherman Balch, James
Dodge, Mrs. Arthur White, Elbridge
Carbie and M. V. B. Vance.
The Star Dramatic company are
rehearsing the play "The Spy OF Gettys-
burg" which they hope to present i'll
April.
Miss Hanna Dodge is visiting in Guild
hall and Groveton.
Mrs. Walter Silsby returned from her
visit in Burke last week.
Miss Gertie Coburn is spending the
winter and spring with her aunt in New
port.
While Mr.. Bell was enjoying the
services last Sunday morning, his horse
suddenly took dislike TO the meeting
house shed surroundings, unhitched and
walked calmly home. Irving Fairs
horse performed the same trick but failed
to reach home before it was captured
and led back.
The ladies of the Methodist church
gave George Washington social Mon.
day evening.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-26
LYNDONVILLE.

The Congregational society's parlors
have an added comfort in the form Of
beautiful easy chair, the generous gift of
Mrs. d. Mathewson.
Mrs. ]. Silsbys 18th birthday, which
occurred recently, was celebrated by din
ner party, given by Mrs. E. Frost in hon
or of her mother. The guests were nearly
all about Mrs. Silsby's age and the &C.
cason was one OF unusual interest and
enjoyment.
An examination of teachers will be held
in the village April 2 and 3.
A public auction of the entire stock of
Joseph Bilodeau, Jr., grocer WHO'S finan-
cially embarrassed, will be held March 4
at 10 a. m.
The public schools are now closed for
the regular vacation after term in
which the conscientious work of both
teachers and pupils is very apparent.
1t is reported that Mr.. Smith will not
teach this spring, a fact which will, if true,
be much regretted as he has not only won
the respect but also the love OF his pupils,
guiding them with firm but kind
hand and stimulating them to do their
best work
Misses Campbell and Brown are at
tending training schoolsin Massachusetts
during their vacation, but will resume
their work in this village at the opening
OF the spring term.
Gen. w. w. Grout has assured Judge
Gleason that he will endeavor to submit
the petition asking for post office eau
Gus to be held here, to the Vermont con-
gressional delegation for consideration
at the earliest opportunity. Gen. Grout
also states that unless the choice of the
post Office patrons can be distinctly made
known by petitions, caucuses will be
held at Lyndon and Lyndon Center to
decide the matter.
The town reports of the several officers
will be ready for distribution this week
We give below some Of tie figures of ex-
peuses in 1896 Road commissioner,
$16S1.95; selectmen, $2949 70; over.
seer of the poor, $1367.93; officers SER
vices, $666.50; interest, $S55.24. These
with other bills make the total expenses
for one wear, $97SS.46. The total cost
of schools, including teachers salaries, is
| S5702 So and the auditors recommend a
tax OF so cents for school purposes. The
report of the school directors regarding
the condition of the school buildings
should receive careful attention. also
their suggestions regarding the improve
ments that might be made. The dog
licenses have brought in $163, but they
have cost the town $1+.50 for msde-
meanors committed. The sales ofliquor
from May /, 90, to February l, 81,
amount to $1164 49, The total re-
sources OF the town amount to 1881 ~,
an excess OF resources over liabilities
OF $1027 20. The auditors recommend
a tax OF 70 cents for town purposes,
divided as follows: Highway tax, 20
cents; state tax, 10cents; county, l cent ;
special highway, . cents; special school,
5 cents; town, 20 cents, The auditors
report that the accounts OF all the town
officers are correct with proper vouchers
and bills on file [Lyndonville Journal
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-26
NORTH DANVILLE.

Washington's birthday was tittingly
observed on the evening of the 22nd by
an entertainment under the auspices OF
the Jr. o. U. A. M. at their hall, consist
ing Of historical tabeaux, plantation
songs, etc. After the entertainment the
audience were invited to the room below
where the ladies had prepared ample re-
treshments for the inner man consisting
of good old fashioned dishes such as were
customary in the days of our torefathers.
Nearly one hundred including members OF
the council with families and invited
guests were present and all passed an
enjoyable evening.
w. H. H. Rollins has recently purchased
the place in this village owned by the Asa
Randall estate.
Mrs. F. r. Palmer and son Ray, are
spending a few days with friends in
Cabot.
Mr.. and Mis-. Clarence Clough of Wells
River are staying for the present with
Mrs. Clough's father, S. n. Hubbell, OF
this place. Mrs. Clough was also resi-
dent of this town until last fall, since then
she has been in Wells River.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-26

The saw mill is kept quite busy these
days by the lumbcrmen and the stone
shops have settled down to steady work,
which indicates that the business is in
good shape.
Mrs. Hannah Bean has returned from
Newark where she was called by the sick
ness OF her son.
Mrs. A. L. ingalls, was summoned to
ST. Johnsbury by the serious illness OF
Mrs. F. c. Batchelder.
A petition in behalf of Ex-Governor
Mansur for the custom collectorship OF
Vermont was circulated in town last
week.
D. c. harrington and F. M. Aiken say,
"One of Harmless equals two sc. cakes
Sc. back il it don't"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-26
WEST BURKE.

The auditors have been quite busy for
some days in settling up the money mat
tiers OF the town for the past year. They
find the town $500 or 5000 short, on
account of the light tax raised last year.
The vote was so cents, with 4 per cent
off on sums paid before certain date. The
tax should have been dollar on the
dollar last year, which would have
brought everything out all right, with
little ahead. That amount raised this
year will pay the bills next year. Poor
bills have been 1927 this year against
S471 last year.
Rev, G. H. Wright and George Otis at
tended the Epworth League convention
at st. Johnsbury Center on Wednesday,
Mrs. b. w. Berry has been visiting
friends at st. .Johnsbury.
Bat Lucia, who was insane and taken
to Waterbury asylum about six weeks
ago, died at that place on Tuesday. Fun
era services were held at the Universalist
church here Thursday.
Fred Lindsay, who has been very sick
all winter, has so far recovered as to be
able to visit his parents at Barnet.
Alonzo Barney was married last week
to a lady in Massachusetts. - Arthur
Cole and Miss Flora Brewer were mar
ried on Wednesday. Congratulations.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Hartwell are
visiting friends at Boston.
Mrs. Martha Roundy and son Ralph,
have returned from their visiting trip IN
Coventry and Newport.
Mrs. Jennie Roundy is visiting her
brother at Coventry.
Mrs. Elva Carr has moved into the
Emery house. Riley Roundy of Sutton
will soon move here, into the house he
purchased OF Silas Leach.
Mrs. P. A. Clark has moved to ST.
Johnsbury Center, where she has pur'
chased a house.
Quite a number are sick with hard
colds.
Two people, strangers here, drove on
to the track at the Watson crossing last
Friday afternoon just as the express
came along the horse had got over the
track and was unhurt but the sleigh was
smashed up and the people were thrown
some distance. They were considerably
bruised and hurt, but luckily the injuries
were not serious.
The following poem is taken from The
Exeter (N H. News Letter aud was
written by Mrs. Frank W. Swallow II
memory OF her sister, Miss Ada A. John
son, formerly OF West Burke.
IN MEMoRIAM.
one year ago this morning,
Soon after the break of day.
There came to our home an angel,
And bore our dear Ada away.
We long had feared his coming;
we were told that his name was deathi
AND we waited his awful presence,
with hushed and bated breath.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-26
WEST BARNET.

An infant child of James Shields died
quite suddenly last week and was buried
Saturday.
A church social was held at William
Butson's last week Thursday evening.
George Stuart, John Abbott, Elmer
Somers and Bert Garter finished working
at Lanesboro and returned home Satur-
day night.
Miss Anna Thompson of Lyndon is
visiting at ]. H. Stuart's.
The Ladies Aid society have engaged
Charles r. Taggart to give an entertain
ment Thursday evening, March 4.
Admission, 20 cents; children under II
years, 10 cents.
Prizes have been offered in the Sunday
School tor committing to memory the
shorter catechism, learning the golden
text and the best attendance for the
wear.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-26
WEST CONCORD.

A party Of Odd Fellows went to Burke
on Thursday Of last week and on the
following day party of Masons at
tended the Masonic meeting at Lyndon
vile, F. R. Joslins of the West Concord
House livery furnishing transportation
on both occasions.
Miss Margaret Hull is visiting friends
in Morrisvile.
Porter Dale held a teachers examina-
ton at the school house Tuesday and
Wednesday.
Our village had a very narrow escape
from very destructive fire last Satur-
day night About half past ten O'Clock
flames were discovered bursting from one
OF the upper story windows Of the hotel,
They were quickly extinguished, though
not before considerable damage had been
done to the furniture in the room. The
fire was caused by lamp being left in
the room which came in contact with
the curtains. Happily it was discovered
in season to prevent what might have
been a serious conflagration.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-26
But when She held his presence

But when she felt his presence
so swiftly drawing near,
She sweetly said. "I'm all ready"-
What beautiful words! to cheer
Her bI oxen hearted loved ones,
Who would mourn her absence so,-
To know that she felt so ready
And willing with him to go.
But o 1t was no grim spectre
That came to our home that day.
Twas bright and beautiful angel
Who bore our dear one away.
For, when she seemed to behold him,
Came look OF rapture bright,
over the pain marked features,
Till they shone with wondrous light.
And her eyes with radiant beauty,
Seemed to gaze far beyot mortal sight
And we thought heavens gates were wild
open
And she saw ofits glories bright
o sister, so kind and so loyal!
daughter devoted and true!
o Christian. so pure and so holyl
May we be as pure as were you.
And though we're so lonely without thee,
And miss thee wherever we roam
Wen try to be faithful and meet thee
At last. in thy bright heavenly home.
Feb. II, 1897.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-26
Catarrh Cannot be Cured

with local applications, as they cannot
reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is
a blood or constitutional disease, and in
order to cure it you must take internal
remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken
internally and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces. Halls Catarrh
Cure is not a quack medicine. 1t was
prescribed by one of the best physicians
in this country for years, and is regular
pre- scription. 1t is composed OF the best
tonics known, combined with the best
blood purifiers, acting directly on the
mucous surfaces. The perfect combina'
ton of the two ingredients is what pro-
duces such wonderful results in curing
catarrh. Send for testimonials, free.
F. ]. CHENEY & Co.. Props, Toledo, O.
Sold by druggists, price rs cents.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-26
WALDEN.

F. M. Shaw has been home from Lanes
boro for week sick with the grip NAL
ady, which is quite prevalent here and
keeping the doctors all busy.
School closed Thursday in district No.
10, having been taught by Miss Cora
Whitman, who gave general satisfaction.
w. J. Aldrich of West Barke visited at
E. F. Osgoods last week.
Ladies' Aid society met with Mrs. S,
V. Meader yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. Charles Gould is taking care o.
her grandmother, Mrs. Hubbard, who i:
sick.
Fred Allen is in New Hampshire this
week
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-26
CABOT.
Death Of Mrs, M. r. Hill.

Mrs. Mar ha F. Hill died at her resi-
dence in this village Thursday morning,
February IS. Mrs. Hill was native OF
this town, but spent most OF her married
life in Greensboro.
After the death OF her husband some
thirty years ago, she made this town her
home save for few years. While her
nephews, Carl and Dean Fisher, were at
tending school at ST. .Johnsbury Academy
she made home for them in that town.
Mrs. Hill was a warm friend and pleas.
ant neighbor and was held in high esteem
by all who knew her. A brother, L. c.
Fisher, survives her.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-26
RYEGATE.

Notwithstanding the stormy day a
goodIy number turned out to hear the
concert Tuesday evening. 1t consisted OF
the following talent: Lillian Taylor,
soprano, Mr.. Ross, tenor, Matte Nelson,
alto, Rev. S. A. Jackson, bass and Lena
Annis, reader. The selections were very
good and well given.
w. l.. Fushey and family have moved
to Webster, Mass.
Mrs. E. c. Holmes is quite sick with
the grin.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-26
EAST BURKE.

Mrs. N. l.. Parker is sick with pneu-
monia.
Miss Lulu Baldwin is suffering from a
fall received while visiting at St. Johns
bury last week.
There is a large amount of sickness
about, mostly distemper, something
like the grip.
Mrs. Harris Smith is very sick at Wor-
cester Mass, where she is spending the
winter.
Dorothea and Edwin Gushing OF Thet-
ford are visiting here.
Arthur, little son of ]. E. Parker, is
very sick,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-26

There will be a donation visit at the
parsonage on Thursday afternoon and
evening, March 4th general invita-
ton is as usual extended to all.
Mrs. o. G. Harvey has been and is now
very sick with pneumonia but at this
writing is reported better George Win
slow, who has been suffering from a
severe attack of grip, is also improving
The singing school next week will be on
Tuesday evening instead Of Thursday on
account of the donation party.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-26
EAST BARNET.

Mrs. W. ]. McGil is visiting her sister
in Bradford, Mass.
Mrs. Robert Stevensonis keeping house
for A. H. Gammell.
R. B. Gammell is at Bradford, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bucklin are rejoicing over
the arrival of son.
The dramatic entertainment drew a
large crowd last Friday evening. 1t was
we'll rendered and all did their parts well,
and $35 was added to their treasury.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-26
MCINDOR FALLS.

Miss Maude Badger of Lyndonvlle
was the guest of Miss Helen Houghton
lew days last week.
Mrs. Gordon was at Lyndonvile this
week called there by the illness Of her
sister.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-26
THE TOWNS AROUND.
Notice to CORRESPONDENCE.

Ont of town correspondents are ear
restly requested to send their notes so
tbev will reach the CALIFORNIAN Office by
Wednesday noon at the latest; otherwise
thew are liable not to be published.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-26
WEST DANXILLE.

Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Merrill and Ralph
c. Merrill went to Johnson last Saturday
for a visit of several days with Seth Co.
nant, the celebrated organ and piano
tuner.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-26
pEACHAM.

Mrs. A p Rentrew, ]. c. F. Richter
and l. ]. Allbee say, Zone Of Harmless
equals two &c. cakes; &C. back il it
don't"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-26

"Men are such decevers,' said Mrs.
Surely. There's my daughters hus-
band When he came accounting, he al
ways went home before 9 o'clock; he said
that he could not be out late; that his
health did not allow it. The villain! AL
most ever since he has been married he
has been out till midnight every night oil
his lie. > Transcript.