St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-01-26
AT PEACHAM.
Robert Fsden and wife Observer Go16e
Wedding on Monday.


Monday, January "a. 1t was not
large gathering, only relatives and a few
friends to the number of 20 being present
at the dinner. Mr. Esden was one of
four children of James Esden, who came
from Scotland. and Jeanette Forsythe
Esden, who came from Ireland. He was
born in Ryegate in 1888. One sister,
Jeanette. Mrs. Cowley of Holderness, N.
H., is living. Mrs. Esden was the daugh-
ter of David and Mary Sullivan Wright
and was born in Ryegate in 1881. She
was one of family of 10 children, seven
of whom are living: George of Califor-
MIA; James of Iowa; Laura, Mrs. Ferrin
of Spokane, Wash; Margaret, Mrs.
Emery of Boston; Albert of New bury;
Ellen, Mrs. Owen Somers of Pea"ham.
Robert Esden and Eliza Wright were
married at Bath, N. H., January "a,
1860. Large weddings were the custom
in those days and there were present
nearly $50 guests. only ~ of whom are
now known to be living. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. John Bole, who
will be remembered as for many years
pastor of the Presbyterian church at
West Barnet. Rev. Mr.. Wallace and
Rev. Thomas Goodwillie were also pres
ent. After their marriage they resided in
Bath for some time and came to Peach
am in 1875, settling on the farm known
as the Thaddeus Stevens place, where
they now live. Six children were born to
them: Gorilla who died in 1868 at the
age of Is months; Carrie J., Mrs. w. A.
Kicker of St. Johnsbury; Matte, who
married E. Nd. Taft and died in 1902;
Clarence, who lives on the home place;
Isabel, Mrs. ]. K. Williams of Meriden,
Conn; and George, prosperous mer-
chant at East Peacham, the last two
being twins. Mr.. and Mrs. Esden have
seven grandchildren. Mr. Esden is a
highly esteemed citizen and prosperous
farmer, and Mrs. Esden is an earnest
worker in the w. CT. u, where she has
held Office and also in church work
They have both always taken part in the
social life of the town. All join in hearty
congratulations and wish that they may
live to enjoy many more years of happi-
ness and prosperity. Those present at
the dinner provided at the home Mon
day, aside from the family. were Mr.. and
Mrs. w. A. Kicker and Miss Alice Kicker
from St. Johnsbury, Mrs. ]. K. Williams
from Meriden, Conn.,, Mr.. and Mrs. AL
bert Wright from Newbury, Mr.. and
Mrs William Fitzgerald from West Bar
Reginald, Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Somers,
Harley Esden, Edith Brown, Mrs. Chloe
Adams and Daniel Adams from Peacham
A. L. Peak, Mrs F. G. Foam, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Lamb and Mr. and Mrs. Mark
Abbott were at St. Johnsbury last week.
Rev. Mr.. Farman of Ewelrs Hollow
went to East Concord to preach last
week.
Henry Lawrence, who has been having
serious trouble with his eyes, went to
Lyndonville last week to consult DR..
Brown.
The farmers in this vicinity are rejoic-
ing over the thaw which has replenished
the springs which were getting danger |
ously low.
Charles Hawkins and family moved to |
St. Johnsbury last week.
Mr.. and Mrs E. R. Mackav of st. |
Johnsbury visited DR.. and Mrs. A. ]. |
Mackay the first of the week, where |
small party of friends was invited to |
meet them Tuesday evening.
Miss Mabel Darling gave a party to a |
few friends Wednesday evening. Refresh |
ments were served and a very pleasant |
evening passed.
John Chandler has moved to Passump-
sic where he has hired house and will |
work for Fred Taylor drawing logs to |
East Barnet.
Miss Lucetta harrington and Miss |
Brickett of West Danville were in town |
Wednesday.
F. B. Ainsworth of Danville visited at |
E. M. Wheeler's and Floriman Churchill's |
last week.
A. D. Warden and Mr.. Flint of West |
Barnet were at Sherman WEIGHS Sunday. |
Mr.. WEIGH has rented the farm where he |
now lives for another year.
Mr.. and Mrs. Garfield Darling gave a |
dinner party Thursday in honor of Leon |
ard WEIGH, it being his 10th birthday. |
About Is guests were present including |
Mr.. and Mrs. Lane from Littleton, N. H. |
Mrs. Merritt Hunt was i'll last week /
with grip.
Mrs. Scott Farnum, who has been |
helping care for her mother, Mrs. Clara |
Bailey for short time returned to her |
home at Lyndon last week.
Pliny NJ. Granger of Walden visited at |
Harrison McLaughlin's few days last |
week.
Rev. Fred Williams returned from Saw
yerville, P. O., Saturday night.
Dr. and Mrs A. J. Mackay went to ST. |
Johnsbury Monday to attend the annual |
banquet of the Scotia Club.
Robert Butson hurt his leg while work
ing for D. U. Moody and Sunday it was
found necessary to have itlanced.
The ice at Mud pond is unusually good
this year and William Sanborn will be-
gin to cut about Feb. Z.
Rev. c. H. Merrill of ST. Johnsbury
preached at the congregational church
last Sunday.
School at East Peacham taught by |
Mrs. Ida Exley closed Friday. The schol- |
airs having no absent marks were Charles
and Anna May Lamb. Harold Somers,
Sadie Powers, Lou Stevenson. Gladys /
" aldron and Jean EMERSON. Those alb
sent only one half day each were Reginald |
Esden and Carl Waldron. Three have |
had no absent marks during the year,
Harold Somers, Charles Lamb and Sadie |
Powers. Mrs. Exley has taught 80 terms |
of school, the last three being at East |
Peacham, where she has done excellent |
work. 1t is hoped she may return for |