St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-06-05
LOCAL GATHERINGS.

William LoWreY re-opened his shoe
shop on Eastern avenue Saturday after
au illness of over two months.
There was largely attended social
dance at Pythian Hall Thursday evening.
Mrs. Kate Gilman Brock furnished music.
J. c. Stevens is offering suitings at
a discount from 81 to $40 as may be
seen by his attractive advertisement on
the last page.
Miss Clara Wilmarth will give an
exhibition of her water colors at her
home, 81 Main St., on June 6 and 7
from 8 to 6 p. m.
ID. W. Ranlet will open soon a candy
kitchen and ice cream store in the store
in the Avenue House formerly occupied
by Asselin Brothers.
"A special musical service will be held
at Salvation Army hall Saturday even
ing, beginning at 8 o'clock, after which
an ice cream social will be held,
The New England Telephone Co.
have put long distance instrument in
to the residence of Mrs c. M. Stone, and
one at Lakeside, !" West Barnet
"A large party OF members of Olive
Branch, Rebekah Lodge, went to Little
ton yesterday and were entertained by
the lodge at that place last evening.
The first thunder storm of the season
came early Monday morning. 1t lasted
about 80 minutes and during that time
considerable rain fell and there was a
high wind.
The 7th Vt. Regiment are to have a
reunion at Burlington Thursday, June
20, the closing of the department en-
campment of the 6. A. r. Every men,
Der of the regiment is invited.
Mckinley Co., No. 21, U. R. K. P, of
Woodsville, which participated in the
Memorial day parade was met at the
depot by Vermont company, No. 1,
which entertained them at dinner at the
Avenue House.
Landlord Black has fitted up the bill
lard and pool room in the Avenue House
basement and has two frst-class new
tables already in, and another pool table
is to be added later. Sherman G. Doty
has charge of the rooms.
Jack E. Bertrand has purchased of
Gen. W. w. Grout the steam launch "Nel-
lie" which has been kept on Moose river
at the Generals farm. Mr.. Bertrand has
made some repairs on the boat and will
move it soon to Lake Morey.
e. A. Silsby will give an account of
his recent trip to Egypt at the Mystic
Club, Thursday night. All members of
the Club are invited, and it is hoped each
will bring friend. Light refreshments
will be served after the address.
The first grand outing excursion of
the season to Ausable Chasm was ad-
vertised for today, leaving here at 7
O'Clock a. m. This is a delightful trip
giving the excursioners day full of
pleasure including sail on Lake Cham
plain,
The pre-Memorial exercises in the
public schools last Wednesday afternoon
were largely attended by visitors and
the program carried out as announced
last week. In many off the schools there
were addresses by members of Chamber
lin Post and other townspeople.
The following patents were issued to
st. Johnsbury parties last week: To
Fred W. Taylor for an attachment to
type registering beam, and design
patent for platform bearing issued to
Frank 0. French. Both patents were
assigned to E. & T. Fairbanks & Co.
DIR. ]. E. Hartshorn is the proud
owner of French bull pup which has
just come from various bench shows
with high honors. Monsieur Beau.
caire" won the blue ribbon at the doo
shows at Boston and Pittsburg and $50
in gold at the Providence show. The
dog is handsome young animal with a