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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-03-19
LYNDON.

The musical convention at East Lyn-
don last week, conducted by Prot. II. II.
May, was a success. There were about
60 in the chorus, and under the able
direction OF the conductor hey did excel.
lent work, The concert Thursday even
ing was good one, some features being
duet aud solos by Mrs. Peck and Mrs
Kimball of ST. Johnsbury, duet by
MeSsls, MAY and Potter, and solo, Bar
bara Freitchit," by MIR. May. MesSrs.
Atwood and Smart of st. .Johnsbury
sang at the afternoon matinee. Mrs.
Colby of Lyndonville did good work as
pianist. The East Lyndon people pro-
vided excellent entertainment for the
visitors, and most pleasant time was
enjoyed by ALL
A caucus will be held in the Congrega-
tional church vestrv from two to seven
p. NJ, Saturday, for the selection of a
postmaster. Two candidates are in the
field. c. D. Wilcomb and Win Bailey.
Mr.. Wilcomb has been postmaster in
years past. Mr.. Bailey has been clerk
under Postmaster Weeks since the change
under the Cleveland administration.
botD are we'll uudnuSo anu Wouiu give
the public excellent service. 1t is simply
question OF who gets the most votes.
This church has lost in the last FIVE
years eleven persons on whom much de-
pendence was placed for every good
thing, and from all causes nearly as many
as now attend public worship here have
gone out from this community. A quar-
tette choir which had been very faithful
and efficient was among the number. Its
place has been filled for one season by a
choir OF ladies, but removals have taken
the leader and orgauist, and now a
chorus choir is organized by the seniors,
Editor Chase leader las he was twenty
FIVE years ago. and his two youngest
children, less than that number OF years
old, being among the number.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-03-19
MCINDOE FALLS.

Mrs. H. B. Gordon is in Boston this
week, getting the new spring styles in
millinery.
Rev, Newton Perrin OF Berlin preached
last Sunday. 1t is expected that Rev.
Mr.. Dodd of Irasburg will supply the
pulpit next Sunday.
], w. Van Dyke OF Lowelltown, Me-,
has moved into one OF p. b. Van Dykes
tenements. 1t is expected he will have
charge OF the mill through the summer,
in place OF Benjamin Simonds, who will
take charge of things at touchdown.
Miss Addie Carr has returned from
Boston much improved in health. Mrs.
Frank Ferguson OF Lyndonvlle went to
Boston to accompany her home.
Frank Gushing has sold his farm to
Frank Buffam Tor 5000. Mr.. Cushing
will go to Piermont, where he has
bought farm.
Mr.. Morton has moved his family
from the Ford farm in Barnet to P. B.
Van Dykes house known as the Lamb
place.
At the recent creamery meeting held at
Ryegate station, the directors elected
c. |. Smith, president and manager:
Walter Gilchrist, treasurer and clerk,
and Alice NJ. Bedell, assistant treasurer
Miss Susie Kimbal spent few DAYS
with her sister at Lyndon this week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-03-19

The following is the cast of characters
Salem Towne, F. A. Emerson; Mark
Duploy, Egin Paquin; Martin Beckwith.
a New York banker, B. c. Stevens; Shad
kershaw. the tavern keeper. Eugene
Paquin; Algy Fitzallen, fragile dude, S.
Johnson; tough Ben, E. M. Massey two
t!oughs, c. W. Shaw and II. B. Ward !;
Daisy Beckwith, Martins daughter, a
true hearted lively girl Miss Susie Wells {;
Madeline, deserted wife, Miss Johnson !;
Mrs Huldab Towne, not young but still
charming, Mrs. w. H. Stanton; old
k'nchen. terror, Mrs. H. B. Ward. The
play is given in five acts and promises to
pc int estjng and should draw full
house.
Andrew Hazeltine goes to Boston Fri.
day to stay week or more with his
brother there. J.. s1,"q
E. Nichols of Cabot was in this place
last week.
Some of the roads in this part of the
town were badly blocked by the snow
and blow OF the first of the week.
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Letters to St. Johnsbury People.

Mrs. Blossom, St. Johnsbury, Vt.
MADAM-1i people didn't actually know
that hard wood was more durable than
soft, very few would observe any differ
ence. So it is with soap; there's just as
much difference in the durability of soaps
as there is difference between oak and
hemlock, but you don't notice it, you are
not on the lookout for it. You buy soap,
use it up and buy more; you don't notice
whether one kind washes more OF less
than another.
We had case OF this kind in New York
city. Mrs w. H. Stephens of 745 East
134th street had been using 5 cent soap
Used box year on an average ($4.25)
She got box OF Harmless $3.50, used
it; liked it; but didn't see that it was
any better than the other. In fact didn't
notice any difference until it was used up.
Then she found the box had lasted over
two years. In other words, 100 bars
oil Harmless lasted longer than 200 five
cent cakes.
Here was family using rs lbs. of
strong soap year where so lbs. Of mild
soap did more work and didn't rot the
clothes.
Another feature of this case-a common
one-was, that it was not known that
rs lbs. OF soap year was being wasted
until mild soap saved it.
Yours truly,
c. II. Posi- & Co.,
Newburg, N. Y.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-03-19
SHEFFIELD.

At caucus held at the town hall
Saturday, March 10, A. J. Giffin was
elected as postmaster. H. A. Chesley
and DR.. s. A. Jones were also candidates.
Each party had representatives at Bar
ton Friday to see Hon. W. w. Grout,
who said the caucus would decide the
matter.
Rev. Mr.. Land gave his lecture Satur-
day night at the Free Baptist church to
full house.
Mrs. Ann Walcott will move her goods
into john OHara's house and make it
her home there for while.
Spencer Drake is on the sick list this
week.
James Salmon has moved to Lyndon.
Fred Sisco is handling colts for Bradley
ingalls,. There are some very good
horses in town for sale this spring.
Adds Barber, who has been at Sout h
Barton for five years, expects to soon
move back to the old farm.
During the year 1896 there were 20
births and II deaths recorded in this
town.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-03-19

Mrs. Warren and Mrs Walker spent
the last Thursday in st. Johnsbury.
The American Mechanics association
give an entertainment in the hall this
Friday evening.
Mrs. NJ. d. Bowker and son Irving are
visiting in Lyndonvlle.
Elbridge Carbee took a business trip
to Groveton and Berlin last week, return.
ing home quite sick.
David Kimball lost his only COW few
days ago. The animal choked to death.
Mrs. A. E. Harris of st. Johnsburv is
visiting at Mrs. c. w. Kings for few
days.
The Ladies Aid met in the hall Tues
day evening of this week.
Mrs. Anna Harris of St. Johnsbury is
visiting at Mrs. c. w. Kings for few
days.
Miss Eva Dawson closes her dress
making rooms this week for her spring
vacation.
The musical convention at Whitefed
will attract several Of our townspeople
next week. Among those intending to
go are Misses Eva and Mertie Dawson
and Mrs. Walter Silsby.
The trustees of the public library chose
the following officers for the coming wear
at their meeting Saturday evening:
Chairman and treasurer, E. W. Wright;
secretary, Miss Emma Barnard; libra
rian, Miss Julia White.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-03-19
PEACHAM.

Herbert Blair was called to Clifton, p.
O.. quite suddenly by the sickness of his
father
Mrs. Amanda Livingston came from
Bradford Tuesday to attend the funeral
OF her sister, Mrs. Sprague Hartman.
Mrs. Sprague Hartman, who has been
in feeble health for long time, died last
Monday at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Charles Hutchinson. She was al
ways cheerful, with kind word and
smile for every one she met, and was very
much esteemed by all who knew her.
She leaves two daughters and a son to
mourn her loss.
The Methodist sociable met at J. l..
Hopkins, last Wednesday. Owing to the
bad weather there was not very full
attendance.
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day evening of last week in the Masonic
building hall

day evening Of last week in the Masonic
building hall
George W. Pierce has purchased OF
Abram Fl. Hicks his South street resi-
dence for $4,000, possession to be given
on or before April Is. Mr.. Hicks has
bought Conductor E. Bigelows place on
Elm street.
A matter for an immediate and thor
ough investigation is that OF the condi-
ton OF the lookup, which needs to be
improved in many respects.
Last Sunday Rev. J. c. Bodwell cele-
brated the tenth anniversary of his set
tlement as pastor OF the Congregational
churches at this place and East Burke by
preaching most excellent sermon on the
events OF double country pastorate."
The gallery rail and pulpit were hand
somely decorated with vines and ported
plants. A large audience filled the house,
and the Odd Fellows, of which order Mr..
Bodwell is member, attended in body
and were seated in front. The male
quartette sang, II will wash my hands in
innocency," and Morton ]. Lyster rem
dered a beautiful solo, Eternal city,
bright and fair
Rev. p. B. Fisk of Lyndon entertained
and instructed the "Informals" at the
home of Mrs. w. S. letters, last week
Thursday evening by lecture on "The
Planetary System" illustrated BY charts.
He closed his remarks with one of his
Characteristic poems which all enjoyed.
Mr. Fisk enjoyed the rare opportunity OF
being personal friend for two years of
the noted astronomer, Prof William w.
Payne of the Goodsell observatory of
Carleton college, at Mortified, Mimi,
during which period Mr.. Fisk acted as
financial agent OF the college.
At the annual meeting of the Lyndon
vile military band held last Saturday
evening these officers were elected: Man
ager, Richard Hurst; assistant X. A.
Child; secretary and treasurer, E. M.
Campbell; leader, A. c. Eastman; as
sistant, H. P. Burpee The band boys
are being measured Tor their new uni
forms this week. The uniforms will be
furnished by Philadelphia firm and will
cost about $500 The suits will be made
OF dark green material with black trim
mings with the initials IL. M. B." on
caps to match. All members of the band
are requested to call at H. c. Wilson's
office at the railroad station this week
and be measured for their suits.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-03-19
PASSUMpSIC.

The Christian Endeavor social passed
off very pleasantly quite good number
being present. Several dollars were
added to the treasury.
There was wedding anniversary at
A. H. Carruth's on Wednesday evening of
this week.
The sick in this community are for the
most part better. S. J. Hastings is out
again, but Mrs. Hastings is still quite i'll.
Friends of Miss Carrie Bell from the
"Joe's Brock" district and others gave
her surprise last Tuesday evening
The singing school will close next week
Thursday evening. 1t is to be hoped
that all will turn out and make the last
evening the best of all.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-03-19

for her family and linen for her table.
She was an adept in fancy work, OF
which She left three kinds in process of
construction, ready to be taken up at
any moment. While attending to her
household duties she did not neglect her
reading, for many spare moments were
spent over some gooe books She retained
her youthful vivacity to the last day of
her life. A few hours OF pain and she en-
tered the heavenly portal. Mrs. Holmes
was born April II, 1915, the daughter
OF the late Perley P. Pope of Danville and
the last OF ten children to leave this
world. January l., 1871, she married
Lewis Holmes OF Peachani, who survives
her. Mr.. and Mrs. Holmes formerly re-
sided in Albany and Sheffield, but have
been residents Of this town since 1866.
-Four children were born TO them Rev.
W. Fl. Holmes of Chicago, ILL.,, F. A.
Holmes and Mrs F. w. Barker of this
town, the Youngest, Gilbert p, dying at
the age of nineteen years.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-03-19

Miss M. J. Way was called home last
week from Brooklyn, N. Y. by the illness
OF her brother, B. 7. Way.
Rev. Mr.. Hartwel of Cabot exchanged
pulpits with Rev. Mr.. Williams last Sun.
day.
There are good many cases of grip in
town, but at present writing all seem to
be improving.
Prof. Bunker who returned last week
from quite an extended trip to Rhode
Island, Massachusetts and New Hamp-
shire, has gone to Castleton to visit the
normal school there.
Mrs. E. II. Ash has taken the position
as cook at Orchard cottage,
Mrs. David Sargent is spending few
weeks with her sister in Bradford
Am. Kicker and wife OF st. Johnsbury
have been visiting in town.
Mrs. A. p. Renfrew, ]. c. F. Richter
and |. J. Allbee say, Zone of Harmless
equals two &c. cakes; &c. back if it
don't"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-03-19
ST. JOHNsBURY CENTER.

George Morrill, has been quite sick with
grip but is now out again.
The few weeks that Mr.. Putuev has
labored here have been much appre ciated
by the people. Especially helpful has he
been in the Sunday School and the prayer
meeting. All unite in wishing Mr.. and
Mrs. Putney prosperity in their new
home.
Lon Berry is sick at A. W. Stafords.
Dell Simpson of West Burke was at his
fathers the first of last week.
AT the caucus, held last Saturday, T..
E. Hartman was elected postmaster.
Mrs. Evan is here visiting her brother,
Walter Wright, who is very sick.
Rev. H. N. PrinRle preached at Wal
pole. N. H., last Sunday.
David Hartman was at home from
Burlington for few days this week.
Will and Frank Johnson have gone to
Boston this week TO work.
There will be a union gospel temper
ance meeting in the Methodist church
next Sunday evening at 6 80. 1t will be
a Neal Dow anniversary meeting. There
will also be special exercises in the Sur
day School.
Some seem to think that there is need
for little vigorous temperance work in
this village if the report is true that there
was little rum" disturbance after the
caucus Saturday evening.
Rev. Mr.. Fisk of Lyndon, former pastor
Of this church, preached in exchange with
Prof. Putney, and administered the COM
munion, March IA. Text, Cal. 3: 30.
Prof. Putney very generously declines to
receive any salary, bidding the church
make good contribution to Home Mis-
sions instead, which they propose to do.
His work has been dill gent sowing.
May it prove to be on good ground =
Many are sick at present and the ven
cradle Walter Wright, one OF the eldest
and most serviceable members, seems to
be rapidly failing.
M. D. Park and L. d. Stiles say, "Oue
Of Harmless equals two sc cakes; Sc
back if it don't"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-03-19
HARDWIcK.

The children of Rev. F. F. Lewis,
Mason and Allen, have been suffering
from acute attacks of bronchial pneumo-
mia. At this writing they are somewhat
better.
George Swerdfcger has taken posses.
sion of the grst mill on Wacott street.
Mr.. Clark and son have moved into the
tenement lately vacated by NJ. X. Hail.
Mr.. Paquith and son Reginald are
again able to be about after their recent
illness from measles.
Quite good many cases OF the measles
are reported here.
A. NJ. Titchout has been using dyna-
mite for the village on the ice Jams below
the village, in hopes of averting all over
flow at this point.
Many of the friends of ]. E. Harris,
who formerly published the Hardwick
Gazette at this place, will be pleased to
hear of his successful sale of his paper
Harris Weekly, at St. Johnsbury, and his
ability thereby to take southern vaca.
ton for his health
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-03-19
THE TOWNS AROUND.
BARNET.

Scott M. Farman and wife are get.
,;no ready for the spring trade 60 wagons
and carts and two car loads of light
r coat wagons and buggies They are
aIways ready for trade, taking old We.
h;cles towards the new ones.
Fred Webster and wife spent few
DAVIS with Mr.. Webster's parents in
Newport last week.
Tobn Champany has gone to Lisbon to
work in box shop.
Miss Maud Bailey gave a sugar party
last week Tuesday evening
The Y. P. S. c. E. will give a home
talent concert in the town hall this
evening. Vocal solos, duets, quartettes,
pano solos readings. and drill by the
roung ladies. The Barnet orchestra will
he present. A good entertainment is
expected
The Rev. Thomas Teller, Baptist min
lister at Groton, will give lecture in the
town hall, Barnet, Tuesday, March 80.
Subject, my reasons for leaving the
Romish church in which was born and
raised" Lecture begins at 7.45 p. m.
The Sabbath School concert, advertised
for March 81, will be postponed one
week, until March %.
Lyman Stanley is very sick, threatened
with pneumonia.
Mrs. Bruso has had long sickness
with rheumatic fever.
Mrs. William S. Brock returned from
Boston last week Thursday.
John Champany has gone to Lisbon,
N. H., to work in the piano factory.
". H. Burbank and Co., and Richie &
Warden say, Zone Of Harmless equals
two &C. cakes; &c. back if it don't"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-03-19
WALDEN.

The lecture given by Rev. Parounagian,
Tuesday evening, was not largely at
tended, owing to unfavorable weather,
but was very instructive and enjoyed by
all who were there.
The sick ones are nearly all improving.
The lawsuit between Gilchrist and
Ordway was held last Monday. The case
was tried before jury. M. Montgom-
cry for prosecution and Walter Dutton
and Joe Lampson for defendant. The
case continued until Tuesday morning.
Verdict for defendant. Gilchrist takes
appeal to county court.
c. c. Perkins started Wednesday, for
ennebunkport, going with team, which
he will leave there and return by rail, also
visiting Lowell, Mass.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-03-19
ST. JOHNSBURY EAST.

An Old Folks concert will be given in
the Congregational church Friday even
ing. Singers. land Others taking part will
wear costumes of older days. whole
some food and drink such as of yore,
made by brawny men and buxum
maidens, will be supplied from Yankee
Doodle Kitchen" Admission only 20
cents
Miss Victoria Goss of Boston has been
visiting her sister. Mrs. II. M. Knapp.
Miss Goss and Mrs. Knapp spent few
days last week with friends in Littleton,
N. H.
Capt. G. w. Ford is out again after a
briet illness.
Mrs. Elvira Hurlburt has been quite
sick with the grip but is now recovering.
George Paine has rented the Charles
Drew place and will move there soon.
George Human and family have gone
to Derby to spend few weeks.
Carlos Newton, who has been confined
to the house all winter by sickness, does
not seem to improve
Arthur Olcutt has engaged to work al
the Grout farm year.
Miss Grace Russell of ST. Johnsbury led
the c. E. meeting last Sunday evening in
exchange with Mrs. Patterson, whs con-
Quoted the services of the South church
society.
Upon going into his store last Wednes-
day morning, Simeon Huse found water
to the depth of about six inches on his
floor, the result of the thaw and the
freezing of the culvert through which it
should have flowed into the river. A lew
boxes OF goods were partially destroyed.
Will Hovey and son Carl of Nashua,
N. H., are visiting friends in town.
Foster Phelps is quite i'll.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-03-19
WEST BARNET,

'Joshua's Courtship" is to be given in
Village hall next Thursday evering by a
company of young people in this vicinity
Several in this village are suffering with
the grip.
Mr.. Morgan, who has been occupying
the house and blacksmith shopbeonging
to E. X Somers is soon to move to
South Pcacham. and Mr.. Guy of Lyndon
will take his place.
Mrs. Brownell returned from Philadel-
phia, Thursday, and in the afternoon Mr..
Brownell received telegram informing
bin Of the sudden death of his mother.
eIelt Friday, Tor Nova Scotia, to at
tend the funeral.
An illustrated lecture on "The Pill
gnm's Progress" will be given in the vii
age hall on Thursday evening, March
2j, by Rev. S. A. Jackson. Admission
u cents.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-03-19
LYNDONVILLE.

The railroad pay car made its monthly
visit in town yesterday and everybody is
so much the happier
Harry A. Blodgett freight brake
man, had the misfortune recently while
uncoupling cars to crush the little 6ng r
on his right hand so badly that amputa-
ton of the injured finger was necessary.
The Montpelier seminary banjo. man
dolin and guitar club are to give an
entertainment at Music Hall Wednesday
evening, March "a, assisted by soloists
and a reader Tickets 20 and 80 cents,
on sale at Dwinells drug store.
The Lyndon club with their lady
friends enjoyed an informal hop Thurs
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-03-19
WEST DANyILLE.

Eddie Oderkirk and wife have returned
from Boston, well satisfied with their
city experience. He worked on the cleo
trio railroad.
The sugar party at George Elmer Far
rrlngtton's last week Thursday evening,
Tor the benefit of the pastor, brought out
about 40 and netted So cash.
Work has commenced on canal of new
dam.
u. {. harrington and F. M. Aiken say,
"One of Harmless equals two SC. cakes /;
&c. back il it don't"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-03-19
GREENSBORO.

A petition for s. P. Pinney to continue
as postmaster is being extensively circu-
lated.
Farmers are preparing for sugaring.
Clip abounds and measles are on the
warpath. One little urchin, who is much
given to play and improves every mo-
ment in coastng, ETC., was heard to
remark, well, don't want the measles
till school begins. 1t would be waste
OF time to have 'em in vacation"
Mrs. Laura Butler was at home re-
Gently for few days, but has gone now
to Lyndonville to work.
c. c. Haines and family have moved
to Lakeport, N. II. They will be much
missed in many ways in this community.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-03-19
SUTTON.
Death of rlrs. Holmes.

The funeral services OF Mrs. Lucinda c.
(Pope) Holmes, who died February %,
were held March 3 at the residence of her
son, F. A. Holmes, Rev. ]. w. Burgin
officiating. Mr.. Burgn made remarks
from Proverbs 31st, and more appro-
pirate selection could not have been
made. The tribute paid her life and
Christian character was beautiful. Mrs.
Holmes was a woman OF strong intellect
amiable disposition, a true Christian
lady. A woman of unceasng industry,
frugal, yet generous, ever thoughtful OF
those in trouble, she was model house
keeper. During the late civil war she
manufactured cloth and made clothing
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-03-19
Odd Bits.

why is it," shrieked the reform ora.
tor, that the moral clements OF the
community caunot stand shoulder to
shoulder as the forces of sin do ?" "Coz
there won't none of em admit anybody
else is right" explained the man in the
red necktie, who had been regarded wit
suspicion ever since he entered the hail.
Chicago Journal.
Punner-What sort OF lock is we'd
lock
Penner-A combination lock, Of course.
Teacher-Billv, how many times have
you spoken today
Billy-Once
Teacher-Why, I've seen you talking
all day long.
Billy-Yes. that's what | meant.
never stopped talking at ALL so that
makes once Harper's Bazaar.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-03-19
DANVILLE.

mrd;oa ,I Hartman and Joseph Dow
At 'v w !, S!udentsfrom Burlington, visited
Ut w. F. Doles last week.
New 'S e o. Doleis visiting her niece, Mrs.
wv s'o, Fierce, at Lisbon, N. H.
N Il bagley is visiting at Franklin,
yS;to .; louise Kendall and three children
week ~ "er brother, George Bagley, last
W. RYE is IN town for few weeks.
mca, S, Allen Bartlett is i'll with the
cured steamer, ,y association have pro-
equals t ".'Son says, Zone of Harmless
don't " TWO oc' cakes; &c. back if it