St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-06-29
AT DANVILLE.

AT DANVILLE.
The drama Jedidiah Judkins. ]. P,
given by the students of Phillips Acad-
envy. drew out large audience Friday
the scholars with the exception of the
characters Jedidiah and Mrs. Craincross,
which were excellently portrayed by
Principal Goodnough and Miss Nancy
Peck. The general verdict is that the
scholars all took their parts with much
credit TO themselves and those who had
the drilling in charge. The makeup of
the different characters was particularly
good, making it difficult at first to dis
tinguish the performers. The proceeds
amounted to $45.
Death of Mrs. Woodward.
Mrs. Susan McCarty, widow of DIR.
Calvin Woodward, died at her home
Wednesday morning of consumption.
She was born in Glover, Feb. 1S, 1881,
going with her parents to Massachusetts
to live when four years old. She was
married in 1S45 to DR.. Calvin Wood
Danville to live. Seven children were
born to them, five of whom are living
Mrs. Jennie Soloman OF St. Johnsbury;
Mrs. Emma Wells of Passumpsic; DIR.
George, of Morrisville; Arthur, of Cam
eron Falls, Me; and Ellsworth of Dam
vile. Her husband died II years ago,
since which time her son Ellsworth has
made his home with her, and with his
wife has tenderly cared for her during
her last illness. Mrs. Woodward was
most estimable and Industrious woman,
though OF quiet and retiring dis
position. She had many friends, who
sincerely mourn her death. She was
member of the Eastern Star lodge and
at one time was worthy matron of the
organization. The funeral was held
Saturday at her late home, Rev. c. 6.
Gorse officiating. Music was furnished
by male quartet, composed of DIR. c. E.
Libbev, r. F. Ainsworth, John and
Lewis Fisher. The bearers were A. l..
ingalls,. D. <. Wakefield, Charles Brain
ard and George Crane. The members of
the Eastern Star attended in a body and
escorted the remains to the grave.
Mrs. Newton Page and children have
returned from a two weeks visit at AL
burgh, accompanied by her mo Their, Mrs.
Edwin James.
A number of the Knights of Pythias
from here attended the dedication of the
new hall at Marsh6eld, Monday night.
Children's Day was observed at the
Methodist church last Sunday, by appro-
pirate exercises in the evening. The
house was prettily decorated with ported
plants, and the program consisted OF
singing, interspersed with Rotations.
There was large attendance, the church
being filled.
The Danville ball nine were defeated by
the Cabot nine, Saturday, at Danville,
by score of "a to 4. Three persons
go, he z
J. Preston was hit by foul fly and B. E..
Goodnough and Mr.. St. John of Cabot
collided at the home plate, with the result
Of broken collar bone for Mr.. St. John
and an injured rib for Mr.. Goodnough.
The marriage OF Miss Edith Smith and
Ernest Moore took place at the home of
the bride. Friday evening, Rev. c. G..
Gorse performing the ceremony. Their
many friends extend congratulations.
At the semi-annual business meeting of
the Christian Endeavor society at the
Congregational church, Tuesday evening
of last week, the following officers were
elected: President, Isaac N. Colby; vice
president, Mrs. ]. E. Tinker; secretary,
Herbert Cummings; treasurer, Arthur
Webster.
Phillips Academy closed Friday and
the folio wing scholars in Miss Pages de-
partment had no absent marks during
the term: Adelaide Badger, Barton and
Green, George Morse, Margaret and
Mabel Peck, Lester Smith, George Vance.
Delmer Smith, Clara ellis and Clyde
Green were absent one-half day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Dole have return
ed to their home in Boston. On Satur-
day very pleasant affair was picnic
held in their honor at the home of Byron
Varnum for the members of the Joel Dole
family and their cousins.
Rev. J. c. Bodwel1 of Lyndonville
preached an excellent sermon Sunday
afternoon at the Congregational church.
The service was held under the auspices
of Washburn Lodge, F. and A. NJ, and
Diamond Chapter o. E. S. in honor OF
St. Johns Day.
Miss Edith Magoon, who has assisted
Mrs. o. E. Carter in her millinery store
this season has returned to her home in
Montpelier.
Mrs. L. A. Herrick of Westfeld, Mass,
Mrs. W. w. Palmer of Newtonx lille, Mass,
and Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Sherburn of
Montpelier, are at Thurber's.
Mr. and Mrs. E. FL. Clark of Barre,
spent Saturday and Sunday at Thurber's.
Mrs. Henry DeFord of Hardwick is
visiting at Salma Davis.
Ernest Hartshorn has resumed his po-
sition as passenger brakeman on the
Passumpsic division OF the B. and M.
railroad.
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Ladd of Island
Pond have been visiting at w. III. NJ
ting's.
Mrs. J. S. Tilton has vacated the tene-
ment in w. H. Nutting's house and will
visit friends for the present.
Frank M. Tinker of Norwich University
has been spending a few days at ]. E.
Tinker's.
Ina Carr of St. Johnsbury visited at
Alonzo Pages last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Ward ellis attended
the funeral of his cousin, Mrs. George II.
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