St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-12-02
PEAChAM.

MRS. ABBY McSlary mao large party
DR.. James Blanchard and two OF hi
friends from White River Junction; Phi
from Hanover: Rem Wilson and bis fam
lily; Walter Blanchard and family; Mr
and Mrs. Andrew Whitehill; Mrs. Han
nah Martin and family; Walter Bayle,
and family. Mrs. Ferguson entertained
Mr.. and Mrs. Josiah Kenerson from Bar
net. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. K. Williams ant
daughter. Mr.. and Mrs. Plinny Sander
son and daughter from Ryegate ant
Scott Farnum and family were the guests
of Mrs. Clara Bailey. Mrs. Franc H
Varnum and family, Miss Bessie ane
| Mrs. Hebblethwaite ate their Thanks
| giving dinner at L. R. Varnum's. Mis-.
Blanch Renirew came from Enfield, N
H., to spend the remainder of Thanks
giving week and Miss Jessie Varnun
| came from Saxton's River for the same
time.
The service Thanksgiving day was al
the Methodist vestry. Rev. ]. K. Viii
liams preached very interesting and
instructive sermon.
Mr.. Matthews, who has been living
with his family at Mrs. Abby Hunts the
last year and working tor Milton Far.
row, closed work at the latter place and
hired with Dea. Moses W. Martin for the
coming year. He will move his family
into the house being rebuilt by G. A.
Kenerson as soon as it is completed.
Mr.. Strobridge and Miss Lydia opened
their pleasant rooms to the public Thurs
day evening ard they were we'll filled.
Mrs. Gray gave them some music and all
enjoyed pleasant evening.
Friday afternoon and evening about
100 friends and neighbors of Mr.. and
Mrs. S. L. Hobart gathered to surprise
them on the 18th anniversary of their
marriage. Refreshments were served
and pleasant time enjoyed by all. Mr..
and Mrs. Hobart appreciate the kindly
spirit shown and feel grateful for the
gifts amounting TO $50, lett as souvenirs
Of the occasion.
Miss Bernice Blanchard's millinery
store will be closed after Saturday, Dec.
IL.
Remember the entertainment by the
Christian Endeavor society Friday even
ing for helping toward the expense of
painting the vestry.
Mrs. Emily Bickford EMERSON, widow
of Dea. James r. EMERSON, died at the
home of her son, Charles F. EMERSON,
Friday. Emily J. Bickford, oldest child
of Benjamin Bickford, Pennystreet, was
born Feb. 1921. She was married to
James R. EMERSON, March 4, 1S47, and
they lived together not only long enough
to celebrate their golden wedding, but
five years and some months beyond that
date. They had FIVE children, Jerome,
travelling salesman; two little daugh-
tiers, who died in infancy and early child.
hood; and two sons, Russell B., and
Charles F., living in this town and with
whom she has lived since her husbands
death in Sept, 1902. In June, 1895. she
fell and broke her hip, it was generally
supposed, though she firmly believed it
was not broken, and with wonderful
patience and courage determined to get
well, and did recover so far as to walk with
only cane for support. When in March
1901 her husband became very i'll and
was taken to the hospital, her home was
broken up for time. Her health gradu-
ally failed, but all this time her uncom-
planning courage was helpful to Others
She united with the congregational
church in Sept, 1843, and 60 years has
been faithful member, always inter.
ested in it's welfare. The funeral was
from the Congregational vestrv Sunday
afternoon. Rev. J. K. Williams officiated,
assisted by Rev. M. H. Ryan.
Mrs. Matthews fell down several stairs
recently with her baby in her arms, and
a small pail of water in her hand. The
baby's face was cut against the edge of
the pail, but neither of them were seri.
ously hurt.
Herbert Hooker's house caught fire
one evening recently. 1t caught in fire.
place in the chamber melted the zinc
lining to the freboard and the wood
began to blaze when it was discovered,
but plenty OF water was at hand and
promptly applied itswas soon put out
but not without doing Considerable dam
age.
The Ladies Missionary meeting will
be held with Mrs. Hebblethwaite, Fri
day afternoon, at O'Clock.
Julian Walbridge Rix, the we'll known
painter of California mountain scenery.
died at his studio in New York, Tuesday
morning of last week, death following
an operation. Julian Walbridge Xix was
81 years of age. He was born in Peach
am, December 20, 1S4t. His father was
Judge Alfred Rix, prominent lawyer of
San Francisco. One brother, Edward A.,
and two half brothers, William A. and
Shirley Rix, survive him. He went west
in early life and in 1875 had won repu.
tation as painter of California scenery.
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