St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-06-25
ST. JOHNSBURY CENTER.
Napoleon II. shaw.


Napoleon B. Shaw, who has lived TO-
several years on the river road, dice
Tuesday morning of consumption alte
an illness of FIVE months. Mr. Shaw wa
born in Cabot 81 years ago, and ha'
lived in this town about eight years. HI
was a millwrght by trade and veteran
of the Civil war. having served in thu
10th Maine regiment. He leaves Wit
and two sous, L. O. and E. L., both o
st. Johns5ury. The funeral will be hello
at his late home Thursday at 10 o'clock
Roger Dunlap, of the Congregations
church officiating. The burial will be at
Cabot.
Chi'dren's day was observed by the
Congregationalists Sunday morning. On
account Of repairs the Methodists kindly
offered their church for this service Les
ter Berry, as superintendent conducted
the service and the children in their read
ings, rec citations and singing did excellent
work
Robert Smith of Greensboro was the
guest of Rev. P. B. Fisk few days last
week.
Robert Delworth will build a house
this summer on the site of the one burned
few years ago.
There was a reunion of the Pierce fam.
lily at Pliny Chase's Saturday. Uncles
and cousins were present, several coming
from out of town. The social visit was
much enjoyed and the bounteous dinner
provided by Mrs. Chase was partaken of
with a keen relish.
Mrs. T. E. Brewer is in Barre attend
ing a school reunion.
Mrs Acsah Flint of Roxbury, Mass,
and her sister, Augusta Brown, visited at
Edgar M. Hallett's last Tuesday.
The Ladies Aid society of the Congre-
gational church meet with Mrs. Byron
Wright Thursday afternoon.
Eugene Powers of New Orleans is visit.
ing his brother, H. c. Powers. His bro
Their Fred came with him. He left here
25 years ago and is now superintendent
of one OF the largest electric plants in the
city. While north be will visit his moth
er and two sisters who reside in Wilder
and his two sisters in Lynn, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bunker of Springfield,
Mass, arrived Thursday for a weeks
visit with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. T.
E. Hartman.
The Methodist Quarterly meeting will
be held at the church Saturday and Sun
day.
The big derrick for doing the work for
the new bridge was raised Sunday. 1t |
was done as quietly as could be expected |
with gang of dozen men. There are
those who would observe the Lords day |
and found some way Of doing this on a
week day.
The Epworth League will give lawn |
party on the lawn of Charles Brockway
Friday evening, June 81. Ice cream and
cake will be served. All are cordially in
vited. Should it rain there will be soci.
able in the Methodist church.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. c. Powers are spend.
ing a few days with his brothers at
Wilder.
Mrs. Frank Sherman of Newport was a
visitor at E. M. Fuller's last week Fri
day.
Rev. Mr., McDougal was called to East
Lyndon last Sunday to conduct the fun
eral OF Titus Hutchinson.
Mrs. Alonzo Brown passed away last
Friday after long and painful sickness.
Her remains were taken to Mortified for
interment.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Nichols are visit
ing at her sisters, Mrs. Julia Collev, who
resides in Bethlehem.
Mrs. Roxana Flint of West Burke was
in the place last week calling on relatives
and friends. She was entertained by her
neice, Mrs. E. P. Allen.