St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-05-10

lowing the trial and there mas been no
hearing relative to the last seizure.
E. J. Blodgett has sold 70 wheels this
season and if his present rush of business
keeps up he will sell over 100 wheels be-
fore the first of June.
Conductor r. J. Cusson is in New
Orleans, La, as delegate from the local
Order OF Trainmen to the national con-
vention of the order which is in session
at that place.
The Village Improvement Society has
organized for the summer and elected the
following officers; President, Mrs L. c.
Todd; vice-president, Mrs. F. II. Davis;
secretary. Mrs. w. B. Wlmot; treasurer,
Mrs. c. ". Staples; executive committee,
Mrs. c. l.. Stewart, Mrs. E. L. Wells,
Mrs. H. L. Folsom and Mrs. H. f. Bach.
Already work has been done on the small
parks about the village.
Sherman H. Campbell and family of st.
Johnsbury were at G. M. Campbell's
over Sunday.
Mrs. H. c. Wilson and son Robert are
in Boston. They will return this week.
Miss Mary Lincoln has been keeping
house Tor Mr.. Wilson during his wife's
absence
Miss Addie M. Hubbard gave party
last Wednesday evening to large num-
Der OF friends. The evening was pleas
antly spent in dancing, games, etc.
Caleb Parker, one Of the oldest resi-
dents of the town, died at the home OF
his son Theodore Parker on Main street
last Wednesday. He was born over
eighty years ago and has spent all his
life in Lyndon His wife was Mary
Green OF Lyndon and four children were
the result of the marriage: Mrs. Helen
Carpenter and Roancy Parker of St.
Johnsbury and Theodore and Edwin
Parker OF Lyndon, all of whom survive
him. His wife died fourteen years ago
His funeral was held Friday afternoon
lntermeDt was beside his wife at the Lyn-
don Center cemetery.
John Webster has resumed his work in
the post office after an enforced vacation
OF week on account OF illness, during
which time his place in the post Office has
been filled by E. M. Campbell.
DR.. A. A. Cheney is at McGil College
at Montreal, where he will spend six
weeks attending course Of lectures.
A cordial reception was rendered the
new pastor of the Methodist church,
Rev. H. q. McGlauhin, and wife, on last
Friday evening. A hearty welcome was
given them by their own church and by
the pastors of the various churches in the
community.
Thursday evening an entertainment
will be given by the busy Bees OF the
Congregational church, consisting of an
address by Miss Martha J, Gleason, a
returned missionary from Turkey, and
solos by Mrs. p. F. Hazen of St. ohns-
bury and songs by the children. Supper
is to be served from six 10 eight o'clock.
Admission to supper and entertainment,
ten cents.
Tuesday evening at the close of the reg
uar meeting the Good Templars gave an
ice cream supper to the members only.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Silsby returned
from Boston last Friday.
Mrs. 0. M. Badgers condition is still
very critical Many friends hope for her
speedy recovery.
J. L. Rogan and H. c. Quimby are in
Concord, N. H.
Mrs. Charles Rogers of st. Johnsbury
is visiting at Mrs. H. E. Folsoms.
G. M. Campbell is making repairs OF
his tenement house, putting in new
bath rooms in both tenements.
Mrs. Grace Ball is learning the dress
makers trade of Miss Trowbridge.
P. P. Ball has moved from Austin
Houghton's to Clarence Dodge's house
John Mccain is making extcnsv,
repairs on his house, putting on new
piazza, etc.
Mrs. Gorilla Campbell of Lebanon i.
visiting her daughter, Mrs. F. L. Win
slow.
The following officers were installed al
the |. O. 6. I. Lodge last Tuesday even
ing c. T., N. l.. Parker; V. T., Mrs
Rosa Allen; X. Sec, Mrs. II. Wmarth
F. Sec, Miss Bessie Aldrich; treas.
Lucius Park; NJ, A. X. l.. Smith; c.
Miss Daisy Powers; p. c. T., Z. M
Campbell.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. c. Frost have giver
up housekeeping and are boarding a
Mrs. Charles Mllers.
John LeBourveau and family are board
ing at Webb's Hotel and have rooms il
Robt. Pettigrew's house. Their house i
occupied by John Oakley, who come
hos len