St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-04-05
DANvILLH.
Death of Can't. Morrill,.

We take the following extracts from
notice OF the death Of Captain Lucius H.
morrill,, youngest child of the late Capt
Joseph and Mary (Dole) who were lite
long residents of this village, in the ITALIA
poosa, Ca, Journal
Capt. Lucius II. Morrill, was born at
Danville, Oct. Is, 1927, and died at his
home in this city, March H. 1899, after
an illness of about nine weeks. Early in
life he became identified with the dry
goods business and had charge OF the
glove stock in the firm of Jordan, Marsh
q Co. A little later he went to New
Bedford, Mass, where he married and
became salesman in a store there, and
soon went into business for himself con-
tinuing successfully until near the close
OF the first year OF the war when he sold
out and enlisted, and was soon made
captain. At the close of the war he en-
gagged in hotel business. Early in 83 he
went to Florida on account of his health,
and in '92 came to this city, where he
opened general repair shop.
None could look into his face without
being impressed by it's strength. He was
a model of honesty and integrity. He
was member Of the Masonic fraternity
ana Grand Army. His devotion to his
family was marked. His wife. son,
William B. Morrill, of New Bedford,
and daughter, Mrs. H. H. French of
Talladega, Ala, survive him."
Frank Cheever of Walden has been WIS.,
iting his brother, Will Cheever.
Charley Tice is at work for M. V. B.
Sargent.
Mr. and Mrs. John Drown are visiting
their daughter at Littleton.
A. B. Hoyt has large number OF
orders for harnesses and Calvin Morrill,
OF Barnet is assisting in his shop.
Miss Lottie Borland from st. Johns.
bury is spending few days at home.
Mrs. Ida Babbitt is visiting relatives
in Boston and vicinity.
Nelson A. Dole and wife are visiting his
brother, Stephen Dole, in Boston.
Mrs. F. A. Wright and Mrs. Sam Cur
rier are spending few days in Boston
procuring stock Of millinery and learn
ing the new styles for the spring trade.
c. H. Wilson is clerking at Dole &
Curriers' during the absence Of Mr.. Dole.
Kent Knowlton returned to Boston
University Monday.
Henry Page has large new boiler and
engine and on account Of it's great weight
and the soitness of the roads has had a
good deal of difficulty drawing it from
the depot to his shop. Mr.. Page will
have 6rst-class equipment for shingle
saving and cider making and will add a
cider boiling and Jelly making outfit be-
fore fall.
Mrs. w. H. Nutting was thrown from
her sleigh while driving Saturday and re-
ceived severe cut over one eye and
many bruises.
The Knights of Pythias and Masons
are requested to meet at the Masonic
hall next Sunday morning to go in a
body to the Methodist church to hear
Rev. F. E. Curriers' farewell sermon, it
being the end of five years service in the
Methodist church here.
The Knights OF Pythias will work or
the square Thursday evening of this
week.
]. E. Tinker has a large display o
bicycles in his store and is quoting the
very lowest prices on standard make:
of wheels.
The sale and social at the Methodist
church last Wednesday evening was
quite success in spite of the bad
weather. The proceeds were over 500.
]. W. ellis will load another car Of
potatoes this week. He is paying sc
cents bushel.
Byron Wright is home from St. Johns.
bury quite sick with the Dutch measles
George Crane went to Hyde Park
Tuesday on short business trip.
w. c. Heath is sick with the Dutch
measles.
Dr. c. L. Bailey is expected home this
week. 1t is understood that he is much
improved in health.
Miss Anna Rowe is assisting in the
millinery store during Mrs. Wright's
absence in Boston.
]. H. Fisher beats the record for killing
crows this spring, having killed IL at q
single shot.
Arthur Heath has gone to St. Johns.
bury to work in Fairbanks shops.
There will be a special meeting Of
Washburn Lodge, F. & A. NJ, Tuesday
evening, March IL. Work on the third
degree.