St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-05-11
LYNDONvILLE,
VIII Move to Massachusetts

some time in August. They 60 there so
that they may be at a more central
point and have much better railroad
facilities. 1t is understood that by this
change they save $500 in freight alone.
The industry has only been in operation
lew years. but has proved itself prof
liable one, by which the town has been
materially improved. The members of
the trm are very prominent in social cir
Giles and their departure will be deeply
regretted.
Upon the advent of the news of Dew
ey's safety in Manila, Saturday night,
the boys INDUCED in celebration, firing
guns and otherwise giving vent to their
enthusiasm.
About 80 were served with chicken
pie and other good things at the mems
supper Saturday evening. The gentle
men proved their aptness as cuisine art
lists, and the decorations were profuse.
The choir of the Lyndon Congrega.
tional church exchanged with the Lyn-
donville Methodist choir last Sunday
morning. The Lyndon choir consisted
OF treble quartette and their singing
was OF the finest heard here for some time.
L. F. Edgerton has purchased the new
laundry OF Harry B. Gordon and began
operations there Monday. This is strict
ly home industry and should receive
the popular support.
A demonstration was given the recruits
from here as they departed for st. Johns
bury last Wednesday evening. The Lyn-
donville band escorted them to the sta
ton, followed by "a crowd oil several humid
red people, all wishing to bid farewell to
the boys who were going out into Uncle
Sans service. Three rousing cheers were
given as the train left the station. The
names OF those who were accepted are
appended: {. G. Norris, Walter Quimby,
B. N. Martindale, w. H. Smith, Charles
Gleed. Ernest Sawyer and 6. w. Mills
went through here Thursday morning
with the Newport company, and passed
the examination satisfactorily.
Miss Susie v. Shaw of St. Johnsbury is
employed as a compositor in the Lyn-
donvile Journal Office.
The Lyndon Club gave a dance last
Thursday evening, Miss Josephine Nor
rill of Peoria, ILL.,, being the guest of the
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. E. Place of Peoria, ILL.,,
with their daughter, Miss Josephine
Morrill,. are visiting relatives in the place.
Rev. S. H. Alling has been engaged to
deliver the Memorial address Sunday,
May 20, and Edward ]. Bodwell, Esq,
is to deliver the Grafton before the G. A.
R. on Memorial Day.
The fire company are building an addi-
ton to the rear of Music hall where they
may dry their hose.
1.-THE relation of Citizens to Educa.
ton" was the subject OF very interest
ing lecture at Music hall last Thursday
evening by Mrs. Alice Freeman Palmer
of Cambridge, Mass. Parents, teachers
and children, who attended, all gained
much good and the talk was replete with
interest to the end. Mrs. Palmer is a
member Of the State Board of Education
in Massachusetts. AS is customary at a
frst.class lecture, the audience was small
and the expenses of Mrs. Palmer's com.
ing had to be paid partially from the
treasury OF the Lyndon Woman's Club
under whose auspices she came.
Cashier L. B. Harris of the Lyndonville
National Bank returned from an extend.
ed trip in New Mexico last week. While
there he bought remarkable collection
of Indian pottery, blankets, samples Of
wearing, and other Indian curiosities all
OF which form rare collection. Mr..
Harris informs us that the war spirit
runs high in the west and that no less
patriotism is exhibited there than in
New England.
The Armorsde Corset, at Carr's dry
goods store, St. Johnsbury, is something
every lady should try.
A meeting OF the citizens and business
men was held at Webb's Hotel Monday
evening Tor the purpose of arranging Tor
big celebration of July 4th. 1t is pro.
posed to invite the people Of all surround
ing towns to come and help observe the
day. This year there is liberal supply
Of patriotism and the event OF the year
may be expected.
Willard H. Child has had his pension
increased from $24 to $50 month.
Bishop Hall will visit the Episcopal
church here Sunday evening, May %.
The latest and best in everything
Photographic will be found at Chase's
AZ Main street, ST. Johnsbury.