St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-01-17
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The last straws, as regard the lighting
question, was laid ON last week, when
the breaking OF large pulley disabled
the whole electric system. Two or three
weeks are said to be necessary to repair
damages; and in the meantime the vii
lage is in darkness. Never before, in the
history of the system has such a catas-
trophe occurred at so announcement time
of year.
The Mothers Club meets Thursday
evening with Mrs. Harry Silsby, The
meeting will be under the leadership of
Mrs. George Thompson. The Shakes
peare Club will meet Thursday after
4 noon with Mrs. ]. S. Scho6eld. The
program will include papers by Mrs.
Il Todd and Mrs. Newell, also two from
Il the reciprocity bureau. The Woman's
N Club met last Wednesday with Mrs. S.
N ]. Wilson, the subject of the program
q being Literature"
Mrs George Thompson is able to be
VA out dRdlDt dltCl ACl
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Silsby drove to
n Lunenburg last week and visited relatives.
Rev. Ralph Gillian came from St.
Tohnsbury Saturday evening, and spoke
Al to a large audience in Music Hall, who
were glad to hear him preach once more.
The 18th Masonic District holds its
IA annual meeting with Crescent Lodge of
II l.. L.. .ft A
large number are present from out OF
# town. At O'Clock the ladies of the
Eastern Star Lodge will furnish a
chicken pie supper.
The Sunday afternoon mems meetings
will be held at o. clock hereafter, instead
M of 4. to accommodate many coming
y from out Of town.
The railroad shops close at 4 o'clock
MI now, on account OF the absence OF lights.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Burns have
moved into the tenement in the bank
block, and Norman MacDonald's family
will move back to their own house
which the Burns family vacates.
Mrs. and Mrs. John Ahern and Mrs.
y P. S. Clark were in Boston last week.
J. H. P. Brown is organizing classes
liz physical culture. He comes highly
recommended and has secured quite a
humber of pupils. There will be a class
for ladies aud one for gentlemen, both to
DE held in Music Hail..
Charles Stevens is spending a few
weeks in Philadelphia.
W Ernest Martin has returned to his
work for True and Blanchard at New
port.
Mrs. Charles Hubbard and daughter
Addie have returned from Boston, and
are boarding with Mrs. Frank Davis at
Lyndon Center.
Mrs. Carlos Bundy is quite i'll.
Harry Quimby has joined his family,
who are visiting in Montreal.
a Miss Edith Sherburne OF Barton Land.
Ing, is stopping with her aunt, Mrs. B.
2. Campbell, and attending school.
Ruth Jewell is a recent victim OF the
neases and Shirley Robinson of the
Nhooping cough.
Mrs. Ball of Lebanon, N. H., is a guest
81 her brother, G. M. Campbell.
union prayer meeting was held in
be Congregational church Sunday eve
o. which was well attended.
Morton ]. Lyster has returned from
temple, Texas, where he and his wife
kent tor the holidays. Mrs. Lyster will
emain a few weeks longer.
Preparations are going on for the
Poverty Ball. of the Village Improve
,nent society Feb. D. The committee have
Engaged Mrs. Brooks orchestra IRON ST
ohnSbury which is always a iavoritt
Tor dancing, aud ensures good time
Costum"s both unique and beautiful
Are expected.
The hill at the south end of Charles
street known as Harvey Hill, has beer
aet tree to the coasters, and many are
be gay sliding parties, both dav and
Evening. Som, too, are sliding on
Depot street, do wn by the Union House
proceeding which the trustees have
READY forbidden, but fail to enforce
The State tuberculosis Commission
Fil hold public meeting in Music Hall
thursday, Jan. 25, at s O'Clock.
The Mummy and the Hummine
Bird"
Mrs. Frances M. Lockwood was re
emily operated upon at Brightlook Hos
ptal, st. Johnsbury, for cataract. Th'
Operation was very successful and Mrs
lockwood is now able to see after beine
ind tor several years and expects sooi
. be able o read. She is over 80 year
d and her general health is good.