St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-01-08
THE TOWNS AROUND.
Fiftieth Wedding Anniver. airy.
LYNDON.

Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis Stevens celebrated
the fiiteth anniversary of their marriage,
Wednesday, Jan. 1. In the afternoon a
large number OF relatives gathered at
their home in this village to offer their
congratulations and wish them MANY
more years OF happy married life. Their
immediate family consists of W. S.
letters and wife of Lyndonvile, Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Stevens and Miss Blanche,
and Mrs. Sarah Bigelow of this place,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Walter P. Sampson of
MiddIeboro, Mass, all of whom were
present. Other relatives from out of
town were Foster Stevens and family
and Mrs. Daniel Thompson of St. Tohns-
bury, William F. Davis and wife OF Thet-
ford, Mr.. and Mrs. l.. d. Stiles, Charles
Nichols and family, Mrs. Reuben Nichols,
James R. Stevens, Beauman Butler and
son OF st. Johnsbury Center, Mrs Esther
Porter of West Burke, Gilmer H. Quinn
by, wife and child OF Lyndon Center, and
Mrs. Norman A. Mcdonald and daugh-
ter of Lyndonvlle. Beauman Butler,
Mr.. and Mrs. Stiles, and perhaps others
of the guests on this occasion, were also
guests at the wedding, fifty years ago.
In comparing ages it was ascertained
that of the Quimby family present, the
eldest was Mrs. Stevens, 70 years old,
and the youngest Gil Quimby's little son,
six weeks old Refreshments were served
and the afternoon spent in pleasant CON
versation with frequent "reminiscences.
In the evening fifty or more invited
guests assCmbled to pay their respects to
the venerable couple and the altogether
delightful occasion drew to a close with
remarks by J. M. Weeks and Dr. L. w.
Hubbard. Although the cards of invita-
ton said no gifts, an easy chair, several
So gold pieces and some other souvenirs
remained after the company had de-
parted, to testify to the esteem and
friendship, with which the worthy couple
is regarded by relatives and friends.
Dearh of NIr Palmer.
The remains of James T. Palmer, a
long time resident of this place, were re.
Ceived from Frankfort, Mich, and buried
in the family lot at Lyndon Center
Wednesday OF last week. Mr.. Palmer
was formerly a blacksmith and occupied
shop near the Congregational church.
D
Rudd was the home when the family con-
sisted of Mr.. aud Mrs. Palmer, two
daughters and a son. Mrs. Palmer and
daughter Matte died here, probably
twenty five years ago. The son, Will
liam P. carried on a grocery and boot
and shoe business here for short time,
then sold out and went to Frankfort,
Mich, where he married and still lives.
The youngest daughter, Ella, married
Calvin II. Hubbard OF Maidstone, nearly
20 years ago and after living here with
her father lew years they removed to
Mr.. Hubbard's former home. Mr.. Palm.
er, who had for some years been unable
to do any work, made his home with
them until after the death of his daugh-
ter, Mrs. Hubbard, nearly 10 years ago,
when he went to Michigan to reside with
his son, where he died. Dec. 27, aged II
years. Mr.. Palmers men bership in Pas
sumpsic Lodge, F. & A. NJ, dates back
to 1852, and a delegation from that
lodge panied him to the cemetry.
Miss Charlotte Chase spent Sunday in
the village.
Prof. W. P. Sampson returned to Mid
dIeboro Mass, Saturday. Mrs. Samp-
son remained with her parents until to-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Davis of Thet-
ford returned home the last of the week.
Mrs. Scott Farnum returned Friday
from a visit at Lawrence, Mass, ac-
companied by Mr.. Farnum's mother,
who comes to spend the winter.
The !. O U. A. M. held a box supper
and dance II Grange Hall Tuesday ever
ing, Dec. 81, and watched the old year
out. Music was furnished by the Lyn-
donville orchestra and in spite OF the
wind and increasing cold there was
large attendance,
Frank Waters is engaged as day nurse
for Mr., Trutll at Lyndonvie.
The Congregational church observe the
week of prayer this week by holding
meetings every evening except Monday
and Saturday. The sermon on Sunday
evening was especially to men. The sub.
ject was The Gallios OF Lyndon" The
choir was assisted by the Lyndonville
male quartette and solos were sung by
Miss K,nt, Mr.. Balth and Roy Gage.
The s',vice next Sunday evening will
also be a mems meeting. Subj ct
"a call to m,n." large number of
cards are circulated through the COM
munit, inviting people to all the meet
ings of The week.
The services at the Methodist church
Sunday evening were of unusual interest.
A class OF five young people vas grad
uated from the Junior into the Epworth
League. Standing before the altar they
recited the apostles creed and answered
various questions testing their a(quaint-
ance with the work of the League and
church. The pastor and also the Junior
League superintendent Mrs, H. 6. Nc
Glaufin, addressed them with words OF
instruction and encouragement and Mrs.
Grant as president OF the Senior League
gave them a hearty welcome The class
consisted o ford Phillips and Misses
Rose Brown, Lucia Grant, Gertrude Kid
der and Laura Lyon, three of whom are
to be active, and two associate members
ofthe Epw' nth League.
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