St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-09-30
WEST BURKE.
Jr. o. u. A. Nj. Rally.

The local lodge, Jr. O. U. A. NJ, held
very successful rally in 6. A. r. hall Tues
day evening of last week, with an audi.
ence of about 300. Music was furnished
by the West Burke band and the boys
played several pieces, doing good work.
After the concert the crowd quickly filled
the hall. The rally was called to order
by Councillor A. HI. Silsby and the pro-
gram was as follows: Song, Mrs. Laura
Roundy; prayer, Rev. A. F. Walch of st.
Johnsbury; address of welcome, E. E.
Parker; response, Rev. A. F. Walch;
reading of declaration Of principles, Geo.
W. Young ofSt. Johnsbury; song, Blanche
Burns; address, Kyle T. Brown of Lunen-
burg, state councillor, his subject being
"'Rejoice in the goodness OF thy nation
Glory in thy inheritance !" song, Miss
May Fairbrother; address, Marshall
Montgomery of st. Johnsbury; song,
Olive and Mandoline Hickey; address,
Guy w. Hill of St. Johnsbury; address,
E. c. Potter of St. Johnsbury; song, F.
d. Burns; address, Rev. A. F. Walch.
The program closed with the singing of
America, and the benediction was given
bv Rev. G. {. Gorse. F. A. Emerson, P.
S. c., of North Danville, and Capt. E. L..
\ Hovey of St. Johnsbury were on the pro-
gram for addresses, but were late in ar
ffving. A social time was enjoyed until
midnight when all departed, feeling they
had been made stronger and better by
being present.
Fatal Accident.
Silas Beckwith, native and lifelong
resident of this place, was instantly killed
Saturday forenoon about 1915 O'Clock.
Mr.. Beckwith was removing a partition
from stall in his barn, and in stepping
backward fell through hole in the floor
and dropped across a board partition
that separated pen from the rest of the
cellar. He struck on his head and bach
in such a manner as to cause death al
most instantly. Mrs. Beckwith, who
was in another part OF the barn, hearC
her husband cry out, and after becoming
aware of the situation hurried for assist
ance. Mr.. Beckwith was 70 years of ag'
and was highly respected throughout thi:
town and vicinity. He leaves, besides 6
widow, two sisters in Newport land three
brothers, one each in Iowa, Canada anG
California.
Chickering Stone.
A very pretty wedding took place il
the w. R. c. hall, Wednesday afternoon
when Silas Chickering was united ii
marriage to Stella Stone OF South Bar
ton, by Rev. c. w. Gorse. James Lock
wood of st. Johnsbury Center acted al
best man and Miss Annie Stone as brides
maid. There were about As present. Th'
bride wore castor silk, trimmed will
white applique and carried a wreath o
bridal roses. The bridesmaid wore I
dress OF white organdie, with corsag
of pink carnations. S. D. Atwood OF st
Johnsbury furnished refreshments, afte
which the guests retired to Mr.. CHECKER
ing's home, where all were welcomed. Ii
the morning they took carriage driv
to Lyndonville and took the train to 81
Johnsbury, returning to their home tn
next day.
Mrs. E. G. Way sprained her ankl
badly Monday afternoon by falling dow
stairs.
Tohn Mclean and family visited thei
cousin, Miss Blanch Hickie, over Sunday
Arthur Berry of South Barton was i
town Saturday.
| The married meu defeated the sing
men in game OF base ball, Saturday 1
to 16.
| A reception was given Mr.. and Mr.