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

SOLN~ONA'
Frank c. Grant OF Lancaster spent the
past week with his sister, Mrs. {. l.
Stacy. and other relatives.
The supper at the Methodist church
Wednesday night was quite well patro'
nized and the entertainment given by the
Juniors was up to the usual standard OF
excellence.
There was a merry gathering at the
home of F. BedelI, Friday night, Tor
the reception and dance in honor OF Mr.
and Mrs. George Bedell. Cuttings or
chestra furnished music.
There will be a clam chowder supper at
the Uniyersalst church vestry, followed
by recognition contest and promenade
Friday evening. Supper from o to |3o'
Mrs. c. E. Dudley and children, Hazel
and Clarence, were guests OF Mrs. David
Fayles at St. Johnsbury last week.
Mrs. Harriet Ford, who has spent the
mast few weeks in Manchester, N. H., re-
turned home the first OF the week.
A special meeting was hid at thetown
hall last week Tuesday evening to vote
on the acceptance of the village charter,
which was granted at the last leglsla-
ture. The charter was accepted by
large majority and the following officers
elected: Moderator, John Walbridge;
clerk, c. F. Cutting; treasurer, ii. {.
Wilcox; trustees. X. T. Johnson, En-.
Lillicrap, R. J. Bennett, E. A. Gray, [.
E. Dudley.
Rev. Thomas Butler returned from
Philadelphia last week and FRIDAY
evening he gave his illustrated lecture on
Japan at he Church of the Messiah at
st. Johnsbury.
The annual meeting of the 14th Ma
sonic district was held with Moose
River lodge, Wednesday. Delegates
were present from Island Pond and Guild
hall and a very pleasant and profitable
session is reported.
Miss Nellie Virtue has gone to East
St. Iohnsbury to work in the family OF
Rev. E. E. Grant.
The many friends OF Mrs Lyman Hol-
ton will be pleased to know that she
has returned from Brightlook Hospital
and is rapidly improving.
Mrs. ". H. Lyster of Lyndon Center
has been visiting her son, Benton Lyster'
for few days.
Mrs. L. L. Shackford, who has spent
the past few weeks at Lyndon with her
parents, has returned home
Mrs. Oscar Astle and daughter Marion
of Manchester, N. H., are visiting rela'
tives in town.
Mrs. Carrie Douglas was called to st.
Johusbury last week by the illness OF her
mother, Mrs. ]. c. Taylor.
Every day adds one or more new
names to the water famine list. water
that has never failed before is either iro-
zen or the spring has dried.
Harvey Woodbury. had the misfor-
tune to run his hand into saw last |
week, 10 consequence OF which he Will
lose several fingers and possibly his
hand.
Mrs. Susie Jones has gone to Water
bury to work.
The January committee of the Univer-
salist church report $22 as the result OF
their labors.
Mr.. and Mrs. H, H. May were guests
of Mr. and Mrs. Euclid Williams at
Waterford this week.
The select school closed Friday and
Prof. DIN Webster has returned to his
home i'll Itasburg.
Mr. and Mrs. James Bonett will enter
tain the members and their families OF
Woodbury. Post, and Corps at their
home, Saturday. Dinner will be served
and sugar on snow. All comrades and
their friends especially invited.
The graduating class OF '05 from the
grammar room of the Judevine Memorial
building met Monday morning and elect
ed the following officers: President, Miss
Fontie Hill; vice pres, Miss Nadine Rich
ardson; secretary, Rexford Gray; treasur-
err, Raymond Smith; valedctorian, Miss
Luva Williams; prophet, Miss Nadine
Richardson historian, Raymond Smith;
class song, Miss Myrtle Spaulding.
Miss katherine Pike closed success
full term OF school at Royalston Corner,
Friday.
Mrs. Guy Howard and son Mason Of
South Barre are spending few weeks
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Quimby.
Miss Winifred Walbridge has returned
from Pike. n. H., where she was the
guest OF Mrs Herbert Smith.
Mrs. Harry Hutchinson, who has
spent some time with her aunt, Mrs. {.
B. Folsom, was called home last week
by the illness OF her sister, Mamie Bug.
bee. Mrs. Edgar Cushman and Miss
Katy Williams have been with Mrs.
Folsom during her absence.
Miss Ada Boutwell,, who has been at
Allen Underwood's in St. Johnsbury, re
turned home Saturday.
Miss Eta Harvey is working at War
rem Temples.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sylvester Moody enter
tanned few friends at whist Thursda,
evening.
Mrs. Mary Brigham has returned iron
East Concord, where she has been nurs
ing in the family of Clarence McKelvey