St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-03-21
THE TOWNS AROUND.
LYNDONVILLE.
Gemafemen,s Might.


Over 70 guests attended the Gentle.
mems Night" of the Lyndon Woman's
Club held at Mrs. G. M. Campbell's home
last week Tuesday evening. 1t was a
very social affair and much enjoyed by
all. A fine entertainment was given,
consisting OF paper by Mrs. W. l.
Powers on "The aims and work of our
club; vocal solos by H. c. Wilson and
Mrs. Stella Morrison; violin solos by N.
R. Young; and a reading by Miss
Blanche Campbell. One of the most
pleasing features of the evening was a
fine banquet, served in elegant style.
A Runaway.
Quite lively runaway occurred here
Monday forenoon. Henry Downer, lob
teamster, had left his horses standing
near the coal-shed as he was loading coal
and the horses became frightened by a
whistle from passing train and ran
down Broad and Railroad streets then
down Main and Centre streets not STOP
ping until they reached Mr.. Downer's
house at the Centre. Fortunately no
great damage was done, the horses be-
ing slightly scratched.
Annual Band Meeting.
The annual meeting of the Lyndonvile
Military band was held recently and the
following officers were elected President,
DR., A. A. Cheney; vice-presideut. M. ].
Robinson; secretary and treasurer, B. B.
Chase; executive committee, Mr.. Cheney,
Mr.. Robinson. Mr.. Chase, E. ]. Blodgett,
Richard Hurst; director, Homer c. Will
sou; manager, Richard Hurst.
Fertieth Anniversary.
Mr.. and Mrs. 0. M. Badger were given
surprise party last Saturday evening
in honor of the fortieth anniversary oil
their marriage. During the evening Rev.
J. c. Bodwell, in behalf Of the company
presented Mr.. and Mrs. Badger with two
elegant chairs and several pieces of silver
ware, which were received with many
thanks. A very interesting entertain
ment was provided, consisting of read
ings, songs, etc. Refreshments were
served.
Gormoud & Ford's stock company
gave entertainments in Music Hall every
night last week. The attendance was
very small and was not enough to pay
expenses. The company LETT here for
Barton on Monday.
Get your new Spring suit in time for
Easter. See ours at $500. John c.
Stevens, Tailor, st. Johnsbury.
Elbridge Carpenter is working for the
Dairy Association. The Association is
sending out an immense amount of mail
matter nowadays and a large force OF
employees are kept busy in the Office.
Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Winslow were in
West Charleston over Sunday visiting
Mr. Winslow's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Samuel Winslow.
Mrs. F. E. Winslow was given sur
PRISE party last Monday in honor of her
birthday, the party being planned by her
daughter, Miss Bernice. A six-o clock
dinner was served.
Charles Dennison, who has been having
severe run of pneumonia, is somewhat
better at this writing.
The village school commences next
Monday with the same teachers in the
grammar grade and the two primary
rooms. Miss Carrie Kimball is to teach
N mi the intermediate department and Miss
EIhe +. Campbell is TO take her place as
assistant teacher.
~, A!coat and vest in Oxford, Vicuua or
Ihloet is the thing for semi. dress and
BUSINESS wear. See what we are offering
sor Si2 90. John c. Stevens, Tailor,
o. Johnsbury.
frank w. Silsby has been confined to
Tue mouse by illness for week past.
Lawyer Frank Thompson of st. Johns
Jury was in town Monday.
Miss Matte B. Smith is stopping with
her aunt, Mrs. N. ]. Darling.
The new pipe organ at the Universalist
ISnurcn' which was expected last week.
nas oeen lost in the course OF its trans
PETortatlon. 1t is being traced and the
Onl!veersallst people hope to have it in
position by next Sunday.
-! Inc measles claims several victims in
; sn's place. The disease does not con6ne
;tSeit to the children alone but has forced
.lse u upon several OF the older people as
light. ~'''>' -
{. rousers.to-order, latest Spring STYLES
S e. % IS up. John c. Stevens, Tailor.
st. Johnsbury.
me Odd Fellows of the 9th Dis
I 11lct held their district meeting with
Union Lodge, No. 4, at this place last
i; thursday evening. The various lodges
n the district were well repre- sented.
1paaring the evening the St. Johnsbury
0uee worked the initiatory degree.
The Lyndon Woman's Club meets with
MRS A. L. Finney at her home on Broad
street Thursday afternoon.
n, Nev J. c. Bodwell and Rev. H. G. Nc
''auhin exchanged pulpits last Sunday.
carload of horses from Missouri were
unioaded here last week and those that
were not bought or exchanged before