St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-02-21
AT DANVTLLE.

James Rodgers died very suddenly
Thursday night after short illness with
the grip. Mr.. Rodgers came here nine
years ago and has worked for H. S. Dole
on his farm during that time, with the
exception of one summer. Mr.. Rodgers
was fellow of good spirits and faith
full workman. He will be missed by
many friends. The remains were taken
charge OF by the st. Johnsbury Order of
Red Men, OF which body he was a meui-
Der. A brief service was held by them at
st. Johnsbury and the remains were
taken to Bowdoinham, Maine, for inter.
ment.
An exceedingly pleasant affair was
the valentine party given by Mrs. 6. H.
Cummings to the young people Of the
Congregational society, on Wednesday
evening, at the church parlors. The
hostess had arranged most interesting
collection of games, all being suggestive
Of the day, and the evening sped very
quickly in the enjoyment OF them. Re-
freshments of ice cream and assorted
heart shaped cakes were served. Hearts
were in evidence from start to finish and
as each guest departed they were pre-
sented with heart as souvenir of the
occasion. Mrs. Cummings was assisted
in entertaining by Mrs. H. S. Dole and
Mrs. J. E. Tinker.
Jennings Sturdevant, who has been
confined to the house for couple of
weeks, is able to be out.
Alonzo Page returned Saturday from
a visit with friends in Boston and vic
Unity.
The closing entertainment of the Viii
lage Improvement Association Course
comes this evening. S. M. Spedon the
artist, journalist and lecturer is the en-
tertainer.
The next meeting OF the Grange, which
occurs on Tuesday evening, Feb. 81, is
to be public. Drs. Libbey, Pache and
Brown are to have papers on tuber-
culosis. There will be music and refresh
ments.
The ladies of the Methodist church will
serve a hot dinner town meeting day.
Miss Ethel Kingsbury of Walden has
been visiting at G. W. ellis.
Judge and Mrs. Stephen D. Morse,
who have been visiting their daughter,
Mrs. George Shoales at Washington. d.
c., are expected home this week.
R. b. GammeIl, the we'll known and
genial proprietor of the Elm House, has
rented the house and livery to Herman
Osgood for one year, possession to be
given March /. Mr.. Gammell will de-
vote his whole time to the insurance and
b,,e;oaee oud xr;II xae.Ja To 81
Barnet. Mr.. Osgood has been manager
OF the hotel for the past nine years for
Mr.. Gammell He is thoroughly CONVEX
SAINT with the business and will continue
to maintain the excellent reputation Of
the house.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hermon Osgood are
visiting Mr.. Osgood's brother Harry at
Concord, N. H.
Mrs. John Page Of ST. Johnsbury
visited at F. J. Preston's few days last
week.
RIB. GammeI has returned from {
business trip to Boston.
Mr.. and Mrs. Silas Bovee have re
turned from Concord, N. H., where the.
have been visiting their daughter, Mrs
Harry Osgood. Their grandson, Ralph
Osgood returned with them and will
stay here for some time.
John O. Rollins of Massachusetts,, il
visiting his niece, Mrs. Albert Pickett.
Remember the social and oyster suppe
at the Methodist church parlors Friday
Mrs. Sarah Allison visited relatives il
ST. Johnsbury and McIudoes last week
Edwin A. Williams died at his hom,
here Monday night. He was born il
Wheelock in 1912. He enlisted in Co. K
18th VT. Volunteers, and had long anc
honorable army record, serving in {
number OF important engagements. HI
had very pleasant recollection of Gen
Philip Sheridan and his appearance as h'
came onto the battlefield of Cedar Creek
after his memorable ride. MIR. William.
was married to Mrs. Augusta Mckenzie
of Danville, Feb. s, 1888, living for G
year or two at Wheelock, and since ther
at Danvile. Two daughters were borr
to them, Goldie, now Mrs. Marshal
Bixby, and Miss Ethel. Mr.. Williams
was devoted husband and father and
an honorable business man. He had
served as selectman and town grand
Juror for many years. He had been a
long and patient sufferer from Bright's
disease. The funeral on Thursday will
be under the direction of the Knights OF
Pythias, of which he was member, Rev.
c. 6. Gorse officiating.
Mrs Joel Dole. who has been i'll with
the grip, is slowly recovering.
Clayton Scott aud Miss Matte Scott
of Jacksonville, Vt, are visiting at Wal
ter Peck's.
Josiah Morse has purchased the Moses
Porter farm. He will make some repairs
on the buildings and expects to move
there in about six weeks.
The funeral of Edward A. William:
will be held thursday at O'Clock. AL
Knights of Pythias members are invited
c. H. WILLIAMS, Keeper of Rec. anC
Seals.
NORTH DANVILLE.
w. c. Hill Of Waterford visited at ]. P
Weeks recently.
Misses Gladys and Lena Lane Of VOL
colt, granddaughter of the late Pete
| Gadapee, are visiting their relative
| about here.
Mrs. F. Z. Bickford is spending few
days with friends in Hardwick.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Russelow, wh'
have been visiting friends and relative
about here for the past two weeks, re
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