St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-02-15

sent Mr.. Orcutt to St. Louis to install
this organ. Mr.. and Mrs. Orcutt have
one son, Willard, who is employed in the
Gordon drug store at St. Johnsbury.
These families are good examples of the
strong, sturdy New Englanders who
have helped to build up the west and to
make it what it is. The men OF
strong convictions, of strict integrity.
upright and honorable in all OF their
dealings, ever watchlul for the interests
of the community in which they reside,
they have forged to the front and IN this
far distant cline have gained honors
which are a credit to their native state
as we'll as to themselves. Although the
honors have come unsought they have
not been undeserved, s 10 every case dis
tinction has been won by individual mer'
it. Being obliged to face the stern reaIi'
ties of life in new country they have
met and overcome every obstacle and in
so doing their characters have been de-
veloped and their sterling qualities prov
en-. Nor would detract from the ladies
their share of the work done and in the
honors won. They have been a source
of inspiration in every trial. Their work
in the home and in the church has borne
good fruit and has helped to make this
community one of good morals and OF
church-going people.
Other Caledonia county people whom
it has not been my pleasure to meet are
Alonzo Packard, a brother of Charles
Packard. Mr.. and Mrs. Packard and
son came here about two years ago.
Mr.. Packard isa carpenter and is getting
all of the work be can do. He has pur-
chased home and is doing very well.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Renfrew came
here many years ago. Mr.. Renfrew is
a son of the late William Renfrew Of St..
Johnsbury. He is working in a mill,
where he has an excellent situation at
high wages. He has pleasant home
and is very nicely situated.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert McCutcheon
came here two years ago. Mr.. McCutch-
con is machinist and has good situa-
ton. He has purchased a cosy little
home and apparently enjoying the COM
forts of the place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Oakley and two
children have resided here two years.
Mr.. Oakley had no trouble in securing
work and is always busy. He has pur-
chased comfortable home and is very
successful.
must not omit to mention Jewett
Corliss, who came here from Sutton
about 10 years ago. Mr.. Corliss was in
poor health and while be has partially
recovered he has never been very strong.
He has built several houses and by care
full management has been able to gain a
sufficient competence to MAINTAIN him
in his declining years.
Before closiugI wish tospeak of William
Fletcher, who came to Southern Califor-
MIA from Lyndon about 10 years ago. He
is brother OF Alfred Fletcher OF Lyndon.
vile. Mr.. Fletcher is located in the resi-
Dental section of Los Angeles, where be
has beautiful home, which was built
by Charles Packard of South Pasadena.
He is in the oil business and has been
very successful in the same.
Mrs. Mary Brown, widow of Ira
Brown, formerly of St. Johnsbury, resides
in Los Angeles. Mr.. Brown died about
seven years ago. Mrs. Brown has three
daughters, one a school teacher, one is
married, and the third is in school.
While these people are all loud in their
praises of the wonders OF California they
are still loyal to their native state and a
Vermonter is sure of a hearty welcome
from each and every one.
Very truly,
w T. TACOpc