St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-05-10
AT THE WILLIE.

The annual May 01nneI, given ~
Ladies' Aid Society of the Congregation.
al church, took place at the vestry last
Friday evening. A most attractive OH
of fare was served by the ladies, when
quite bore out their reputation as ex,
cellent cooks. The tables were we'll hllen
twice, and good sum realized.
Mrs. Charles Emerson with her
mother, Mrs. Magoon, have engaged the
upper tenement in Austin Houghhton's
house. and will keep house therein
through the summer, as Mrs. Emerson
does not wish to take her little daughter
to New York until fall.
Mrs. Walton, of Bangor, Me-, accom-
nanied her mother, Mrs. Palmer, to
the home of her other daughter, Mrs.
c. B. Dodge, where she will spend the
summer, Mrs. Walton will remain here
for few days, returning home by the
wav of Boston, where she will visit her
brother Roderick Palmer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Watson arrived last
week from Southern Pines, where they
have been spending the winter tor the
benefit of his health. Mr.. Watson stood
the journey well, and seems as well as
could be expected.
The funeral services of the late Jeremy
Pearl were held at his home Thursday.
His son, Hiram, and grandson, Dean,
were present, beside a large number OF
friends and relatives from this and ad-
iacent towns. Rev. ]. c. Bodwell con.
Quoted the services, giving a briet and
admirable address, which outlined Mr..
Pearls life, and spoke effectively OF his
fine character, and worthy career. The
singing was by male quartet, consist
ing of H. L. Parker, Henry Brown, d. v.
Wakefield and H. c. Wilson. The coffin
was covered with beautiful flowers, lilies,
roses, pinks and others, presented by
many of his friends. The bearers were
Steven Eastman, Harrison Hunter,
David Silsby and Austin Houghton. The
burial was in the family lot at Lyndon
Center.
A complimentary dance will be given
Thursday evening by the defeated mem.
bers of the young ladies whist club
under the captaincy OF Mrs. Ray
Leonard. 1t will be in the Darling hall.
The musicale by the Lyndon Woman's
Club will be held Mrs. W. l. Powers
Friday evening of this week, May -.
A lodge Of Rathbone Sisters was insti
tuted here last week with sixteen mem
bers. This is auxiliary to the Knights O.
Pythias.
Ernest Martin goes to Newport soor
to work for True and Blanchard. He il
successful young plumber, and will
be missed here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Fuller are visit
ing in Lamoille and Franklin counties
for few days.
Harry Bailey of Lancaster has moved
here, and will work in the railroad shops
Mr.. and Mrs. !. c. Eaton have returned
to Lyndon Corner and opened their hous
the summer.
: The Universalist Ladies Aid Societ,
held one of their popular food sales il
the vacant store in Stern's block Satur
day.
Mrs. Morton J. Lyster has been i
town for a few days. while their good
were being removed to Whiteheld, wher
they will make their home.
Quite extensive improvements hav
been made iu the tenement over tn
creamery, occupied by Willis Conner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Napoleon Harvey hav
returned from Florida. where they hav
', been spending the winter.
The new Methodist pastor, Rev
William Shaw, from Island Pond, ha
. moved his family here, and occupied til
pulpit last Sunday. He preached an e1
cellent sermon, and is we'll liked.