St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-01-24
PEAcHA1.
A GoIdeu Wedding in Fall River,

John D. Flint, native of Peacham,
celebrated the 50th anniversary OF his
marriage with Miss Clarissa c. Water
man, OF Fall River, Mass, at Fall River,
Wednesday evening, Jan. 18th. Mr..
Flint, who went to Fall River when
youth, has since resided in that city, and
has become one Off its wealthiest citizens.
He was very poor in early life. and was
subjected to rigid economy. One thou
sand persons were invited to the ami
versary. Nearlv 600 responded by their
| presence, and many letters of regret and
congratulation were received. Among
the correspondents were three clergymen
who sent poems. The attendance OF
ministers was very large, there being at
least dozen among the guests. Several
couples who had been married from so
to 81 years were present. Charles
Choate and Miss Choate of West Barnet
were at the celebration. Mrs. Flint
wore heliotrope silk dress with point
lace. Mrs. Louisa Niles of Fall River,
who attended the marriage ceremony,
was among the guests. Five generations
were represented in the gathering; the |
three daughters. five grandchildren and |
one OF the two great-granGchldre being |
IN attendance. The parlor was decked
with lovely American Beauty roses.
Among the gifts (all from relatives, as
friends were requested not to bring gifts !,
was grandfathers clock, which &C.
c1pIed place in the large hall of the
Flint residence, and which was the gift
OF children and grandchildren. Though
so long resident of Massachusetts, Mr..
Flint visits his native town almost every
year and is very loyal to Vermont. One
Of his business blocks in Fall River is
named "Peacham block" another Ever.
mont block" and third caledonia
block"
Temperance Rally.
On Friday afternoon OF last week the
W. {. I. U. held school childrens tenn
oerance rally in the Congregational
church. Dinner was served in the vestrv
1T noon to the children, teachers, visitors
ind all wishing to partake Of the ;
,ountiiul repast. At l o'clock, after
singing, prayer and Scripture reading, s
he chlldren's exercises, consisting of
temperance songs and Rotations, began. {
The children did credit to themselves a
hidren always do on such occasions.
hen followed questions and discussions {
y the older people present; some we'll /
ERECTED remarks by the county president
It the W. {. 7. u; and few we'll y
hosen words by the pastor of the t
hurch. All went away feeling they {
lad spent a profitable afternoon. The '
Inc weather and good sleighing added I
much to the enjoyment of the day.
Death of MIR. RoweH. 7
Col. S. H. Rowell died at his home in /
south Peacham Tuesday, Jan. 16. His
uneral was held at his late home Friday 4
It 2 o'clock. +
Col. Rowell was born July 2, 1916, at
,ittleton. In March, 1866, he moved to r
own where he bought the starch.fac- 6
ory, store, etc, at South Peacham, =
where he remained until about 16 years .
go. He was also postmaster during q
be time. He was married, Jan. 4, 1916,
D Cordelia Ballou of Waterford, with t
7hom he lived 81 years, Mrs. Rowell )
wing three years ago. Of the FIVE chill G.
rem born to them three are now living: p
ddie, wife of William V. McLachlin, at
lakewood, N. j.; Harriet. wife of Elijah O
Word, with whom he lived, and Clark h
Dwell Of Barnet. il
He was representative from Littleton d,
ur years and held several different town
hces here. He was an Honorary men, he
r OF the Masonic Lodge at DanvilIe, of v
h'ch he was the oldest member.
Creamery Meeting. -,
At the annual meeting of the stock
'lders of the East Peacham Creamery -.
ssociation the following directors were " "
ected: E. M. Taft, E. D. Somers, H, H. "a "a
AIR, c. 0. Clifford, Benz. Darling. NJ
has. EMERSON, Frank Chandler.
AT meeting of the directors the fol- CT
wing officers were elected: President, r
y. Clifford; secretary, E. D. Somers;
easurer and manager, E. M Taft. The
eamery is doing good business and is
very prosperous condition.
East Peachan1 Creamery association d;
I'D It's patrons 20 cents per pound for
liter through the month of December 90
ID the South Peacham creamery also -
i'd 20 cents per pound.
The ladies of the W. c. T. U. spent the ~
-ernoon and took tea with Mrs. E. w,
ark last Thursday. Nv
AIonzo Robins is very sick at his
lighters Mrs. William Morse. r..
Nat and Will Trussell have gone to "
est Burke to drive lnmber teams for \,
OFT Farnum. M
Mr.. and Mrs. E. NJ Taft of St. Johns. -
ry were IN town last week. q
Mrs. Abel Mcdonald of Boston is
sitting friends in town.
William Mcdonald and Frank Gran. 3
r OF Boston were in town few DAYS
st week.
Mr., Bancroft, who has been living on
Northrope place, was taken to the s
YUM at Waterbury last week. 4
A meeting Of the State Board of Aeri-
lture will be held here some time in
bruary. B