St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1912-02-21
EAST CONCORD.
Observance of Lincoln's Birthday by
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G. A. II. and w. r.. C.-Locals.
Woodbury. w. R. c., and G. A.
r., held their annual visit and din
ner at G.. A. R. Hall Monday in hon.
or of Lincoln's birth. About SO
were present. A short program
was given after which many war
stories were told.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. w. Maynard en-
tertained SO of the W. r. G. and the
G. A. r. last Thursday at their
pleasant home. The day was without
fault as was also the dinner. A short
program was given that had been
prepared by the host and hostess,
consisting of readings and vocal and
instrumental music furnished by
Mr.. and Mrs. Maynard, assisted by
their daughter, Mrs. Oscar Astle.
The little four year old granddaugh-
ter, Fac Astle, played on the the
organ. Many interesting stories
were told by the veterans and games
were inc rider. Press correspondent
Woodbury. w. r. c.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dana Brown have
rented Judge Wallace's house and
taken possession.
The sad news of the death of
Henry Rowland at his home in Lit
Teton, N. H., last Thursday came
as a shock to his many friends in
this vicinity Mr.. Rowland was a
blacksmith here few years ago.
Mrs. Vina Higgins and daugh-
ter, Florence are in st. Johnsbury
stopping at the home of her son,
Mayo Higgins.
d. M. Smith has been in Lancaster
and Littleton, N. H, for the past 10
days visiting relatives.
Will Smith as gone to ST. Johns
bury to spend the remainder of the
winter.
Miss Dora Goodreault of Concord
closed a very successful term of
school last week in the primary
room.
Mrs. Nellie Libbie who has spent |
the past two weeks with her uncle, |
Ben Savers, has returned to Cor
ham, N. H.
Miss Gladys Lyon, who recently
closed a successful term of school
in Kirby, spent last week with Mrs. !
D. c. Isham.
w. Emery drove home four new
mich COWS last Thursday that he |
purchased of the Gilman Brothers in |
st. Johnsbury.
Mrs. E. G. Grant returned from |
Lyndon last Monday where she was
called to attend the funeral of her
only brother, ID. r. Densmore.
Mrs. James Nichols who has been
quite i'll and confined to her bed /
the past ten days is some better at
this writing.
Mrs. L. A. Mcdonald took a sleigh
ride to st. Johnsbury last Friday
and returned Saturday. She was a
guest of her sister, Mrs. Stella Fol
som, while there.
Mrs Bertha Smith of Lancaster,
N. IT.. spent Sunday with her moth
er, Mrs. Jane Vance
Fred Higgins was in ST. Johnsbury h
last Monday.
Miss Lila Smith spent Sunday
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. AL
len Smith.
Little Rupert Isham who has spent
he past seven weeks with his
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. G. IS
nam has returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Carpenter VIII I
give an oyster supper and social in
heir home at Underhill farm this &
Wednesday evening for the benefit !
If the Methodist church. {
Mrs. Zubia Parsons passed away I
asst Thursday evening after long a
md painful illness at the home of
Ter niece, Mrs. eBn Vernott at 4
She was the daughter of t
dr. and Mrs. Asa Smith of L,lnen-
'urg but for many years was a resi- f
lent of this town. She leaves one e
on, Fred, who has always lived with
Ter, four brothers and one sister. .
'he funeral was held at the house a
Rev. Mr.. Van Blarcom Of
ciating. Interment was at Concord \
n the family lot
Mrs. Jennie Whitcher of Twin Z
fountain, Hollis Morrill, of White