St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1911-02-22
LyndOnYille.
Contract Let For Enlargement of
Railroad Shops.

Contract Let For Enlargement of
Railroad Shops.
The contract for the work that is
to be done on the railroad shops
next spring has been let to Kennedy
& Peterson of Boston, who were
here last week looking over the
place. Work will begin as soon as
possible
Henry Baraw, who died at the
home of his son, Perley Baraw, the
fifth of this month, was native of
st. Mary's p O., and was 80 years
of age. Most of his life was spent
in Westfeld and Troy. He has lived
here for five years. He married in
1859 Charlotte Phillips, and their
golden wedding was celebrated two
years ago Mrs. BaraW survives
him, and three sons, e. r. Baraw of
Orleans. c. FL. Baraw of Chelsea,
and F. f. Baraw of this place.
Steven Eastman, who has been i'll
is able to be out.
Mrs. J. F. Weber has been en-
joying visit from her sister, Mrs.
H. S. Sanborn, of North Woodstock,
N. H.
DR.. David r. Brown has sold his
handsome bay mare, Baylissa, to
parties in Hartford, Conn.
Eva Wood is much improved
after her recent run of typhoid
fever.
Miss Muriel Stockwell, who cele-
brated her 18th birthday last Fri
day, was given a waltz party in the
Gable Hall, which was an occasion
of great pleasure to the so or more
young people who we're invited.
Music was furnished by Sherrer's
orchestra. The affair was a COM
plete surprise to the young hostess,
and was a success in every detail.
e. j. Blodgett has been confined
to the house by the grip for few
days.
John Forrest still continues very
i'll at the home of his daughter,
Mrs. E. A. Shorey. He is under the
care of trained nurse, and his
heart is in a very enfeebled con-
dition.
The Story Hour at the Library on
Saturday was conducted by Miss
Emma Mead of Lyndon, who inter
number of animal stories.
meeting of the Driving Clubs of
Newport, Barton and Lyndonville is
held here this "wednesday after
noon.
The Village Improvement society.
had shirt waist dance in Music
Hall, Tuesday evening, Feb. FL,
which was well attended.
The Household Science class
meets this week Thursday after
noon, Feb. %, with Mrs. Harry Sis
by. The subject of the meeting is
Buying Supplies led by Mrs. A.
A Barber
The Music Circle meets with Mrs.
A ffor
of this week, the subject being "The
Romantic Period of Piano and
Song
The Mothers Circle held very
pleasant meeting with Mrs. c. M.
Darling last Wednesday evening,
about 20 being present. Readings
were given by Mrs Charles Lee and
Mrs. A. L. Finney, the subject of the
meeting being keep Mother and Me
Intimate" The musical program
included piano solos by Charles and
Caroline Darling, and vocal quar-
tet by Mrs. Campbell, Mrs. Huntley,
Mrs. Burpee, and Mrs. Nash. Re
freshments of sandwiches, olives and
coffee were served.
The regular meeting of the Lyn-
don Union Club was held Thursday
evening in Gable Hall. The business
transacted included the report from
the social committee of Gentlemen's
night. The motion was carried that
the club request one article inserted
in the warning for the annual vii
lage meeting in sregard to curfew
law. The musical program includ-
ed vocal solo by Mrs. Harry M.
Smith and piano solo by Miss Alice
Campbell. The speaker of the eve
ming was Miss Bertha Terrill of Bur-
linz ION rI7o Sc - II
nestle Science department in the
State University. Miss Terrill gave
a most helpful and practical talk
upon Household Management. The
usual social hour, with light re-
freshments, followed. The members
of the ST. Johnsbury Club were in
vited to the meeting, and a very few
of them were in attendance.
The last number in the Lecture
Course, a lecture by Ex-Gov. Hoch
of Kansas, will be given in Music
Hall, this "wednesday evening.
The course. has been an excellent
one this winter, and enjoyed by all
who attended.
Mrs. Fred Phelps is ON the sick
list for a few days. Mrs. Charles
Fisher is improving, and able to be
| out once more.
| Miss Muriel Dennison is working
in the New England telephone Of
| flee.
Yemassee Camp, M. w. of A., held
la public meeting for men Monday
evening of this week The principal
| speaker was A. O. Palmer, state
| deputy of the order.
| Mrs. Rebecca Harvey who has
been working at G. L. Stuart's, has
gone to Sutton to spend the rest of
the winter at Burleigh Ruggles.'
Mrs. N. B. Harvey has been ill at
Burke, where she went to take care
of Mrs. George Harvey.