St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-04-28
At Barnet.
Special Town Meeting.

May 10, at II a. m, to consider the
advisability of exempting the Con
necticut River Lumber Co. from taxa
ton for term of years, the reason being
that the company proposes to erect a
paper mill at McIndoe Falls. There
should be full attendance, as this is a
matter of no small importance and it
will mean a great deal to Barnet to
have such business in the town there
fore this question should have the con-
sideration that it deserves.
Mrs. Fox of Rumney, N. H., and Mrs.
Merrill of Concord were guests of Mrs.
Fox's brother, DR.. H. A. Eliot, over Sun
day.
Mrs. James Gil6llan was the recipient
of a post card shower Saturday, it being
the occasion Of her 81st birthday.
Miss Robina Laughlin returned from
Ryegate, Saturday, where she has been
caring tor her niece.
Rame Fenoff and daughter Evelyn
went to Pittsheld, Mass, Tuesday, to
visit friends and relatives.
Mrs. Bert Wilson spent part of last
week with Mrs. Louise Beckwith at
West Barnet.
Milo !. Kinney, who has carried the
mail from this place on rural route No. 2
since it was established about three
years ago, has hired out to work for
Owen Somers at East Peacham for the
season.
Monroe Grange will give May day
party Friday evening.
M. E. Turner has commenced work on
his new barn.
Albert Morgan went to st. Johnsbury
to work Tuesday, where he has posi-
ton with E. & T. Fairbanks & Co.
Rev. W. c. Clark of Lyndon was in
town Monday.
Mrs. F. O. French spent Sunday at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs W. s.
Brock.
Mrs. Josiah Kenerson was in town
several days last week calling on old
friends and attending the meeting of the
W.. c. T. u, Thursday. Mrs. Kenerson
was a charter member and the first pres
ideut OF the local W. c. T. U. The meet
ing was reported as being an exception
ally interesting one. The subject taken
for discussion was press work, Mrs. M.
E. Campbell reading a paper on the
above subject Mrs. Kenerson made
some very interesting remarks on the
| Worlds convention which she attended
| in Boston some time ago. She returned
De-
Saturday.
Three new street lights have beer
erected during the past week, which
makes marked improvement in the
appearance of the village, but there is
room for several more AMI it is hoped
they may be had in the near future.
Mrs. Leslie Gilbert, who has beer
spending several weeks in Chelsea with
her mother, returned home Monday.
Mr.. Franklin of Bradford, manager O
the International Tooth Pick Co., was
in town Monday and Tuesday, investi
eating the possibilities of locating the
factory here. Although no decision has
been reached as yet, it is hoped that he
will decide to locate here. The factory
will employ from 40 to 60 hands, hal
male and half female, and it will Ger
tainly be fine thing for Barnet
E. r. Roundy of West Burke has beer
employed to clerk for Gilfllan & Chase
in place of Plyna Douse, who resigned
recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Douglas have
gone to North Troy to visit Mr.
Douglas mother, who is in very feeble
health. Charlie Morrill, fills his place or
the section during his absence.
Homer Mason has been engaged by
the Barnet creamery for the summer.
Samuel Stoddard has been confined to
the house and under the doctors care
for the past week.
Archie Allen suffered a slight shock
Saturday, but has so far recovered as tc
go to his brothers in Peacham.
The Goth anniversary of the l. O. O. F
was celebrated at their hall, Monday
night. The following very interesting
program was given: Prayer by Rev
Mr.. Burns of Monroe; duet, Mrs. Dow,
piano, Stafford Bailey, of Peacham,
cornet; vocal solo, E. A. Morgan
reading, Miss Christabel Brown, OF
Lyndonville; orator of the evening, Rev.
A. J. Belanger, of Wells River, who Igave
very scholarly address on Odd Fellow
ship. Light refreshments were served,
and large attendance and an enjoyable
time were reported.
Fred Belgrove had a narrow escape
from a fatal accident Monday, while
driving a spirited horse down what is
known as "the John Aiken hill" When
about half way down the hill one of the
hold backs broke, frightening the horse,
which jumped throwing Mr. Belgrove to
the ground with such force that he was
rendered unconscious, and badly break
ing the harness and wagon. passer-
by picked Mr.. Belgrove up and he soon
recovered consciousness and was able to
go home. Further than a severe shak-
ing up he seems to be none the worse for
his experience.
The special meeting of the Barnet
Board of Trade, held at the Cascade
House, was we'll attended and some
business of minor Importance was tran
sacted. 1t was decided to let the propo-
sition that was made by E. X. Somers,
for the manufacturer Of the American
Newspaper Vending machine, drop for
the present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sherburn Moore, who
have been spending the winter in Califor-
MIA among friends, are expected home
about the first of June.
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