The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-03-04
Our Neighbors
Whst They are Doing -Rrnny Told by
the sifter's Intelligent STAR OF
Correspondents.
LONDONDERRY,

Florence Hathorn is home from
Black River Academy for the spring
vacation.
Daniel Marden has moved from
Springfield on to his farm.
Geo. Holden, who occupied the
Marden farm has moved into the
Sterling house.
Frank Stowell and wife from Man
chester, N. H., are expected to oc-
cupy their home here this week.
Leonard Slmonds died very sud-
denly Saturday. Funeral services
were held Monday in the church.
Mrs. Idell Corey has returned to
her home in Maiden, Mass.
Eta Spaulding is sick with the
measles. Those who attended the
dance Friday eve, that have not had
them will probably have a similar ex-
perienee Undue time.
Marion Gibson of this town re-.
ceived the first prize at the recent
prize speaking contest which recently
occurred at Chester, viz five dollars
in gold.
l. w. Gibson is stopping with his
son, W. L. Gibson, for while.
Frank Davis has taken possession
OF the County house at Newfaue,
Josie Garfield and Eva Abbott 90
this week to work for him.
Birthday parties seem to be in Or
DER just now. February 22d, friends
and neighbors of Geo. Shattuck and
wife gave them genuine surprise it
oelng their birthdays. Everyone en-
loyed pleasant evening.
saturday eve, February 26th,. the
young people i'll this place and some
from Landgrove, numbering about
hfty in all, assembled at j. H. Hath.
orn,s' the day before being the birth
day of Willie Hathorn, son of R. f
Hathorn of Ludlow. 1t was very
enjoyable occasion, especially enioy.
ed by Willie, who on account of
'ameness is denied of the privilege of
m'nslIng with the young people in
tnelr merry markings. He apprecia-
'eo 'he kindness and thoughtfulness
ana desires to thank them all for this
very pleasant evening. Cake and
coHee were served and quite sum of
money and presents were left The
remembrance of this evening will al.
ways remain bright spot In his life
Kind deeds always bring reward.
Tuesday eve, March 1st. was the
Doth birthday of Mrs. G. L. Parker
Friends to the number of betwaan
thirty and forty gathered at her home
ana gave her an agreeable surprise
Inc evening was passed very pleas
ahtly' Cake and coffee and ice cream
were served,
The donation was we'll attended
ana one of the finest suppers ever
lald In. Londonderry was prepared by
'he ladies' having charge, about SIS
was realized. Rev. f. E. Frazee
was the recipient of very nice pres
ent from Mrs. Ella Jones, consist
Ing OF a beautiful tray cloth, plate,
cup and saucer and butterplate of
hapd painted Haviland china and .
so''o silver souvenir spoon with gold
oowl. Everyone admired the beauti.
full gift.
School in Dist. No. closed Sat.
urday, Mrs. W. L. Gibson, teacher
AL an examination in arithmetic
Eolth Carleton passed 100; Eta
DAVIS, ~; Matte Barstow, 95: Lila
bu'terheld, 81. Second class, Amy
Strong, 50. Brief course, Lila Rice,
100; Physiology, Edith Carleton and
Eta Davis, 95; Matte Barstow and
Lila Butterfeld, 90. The questions
were practical and selected to test ,he
knowledge of principles and not con.
nned TO any particular book. The
result was gratifying to both teacher
and pupils.
MIS-. Serette Jaquith who was men
'ioned in our columns as being very
SICK with pneumonia has so far re-
covered as to be able to sit up and
hopes are entertained of her recovery