St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1912-10-23
LUNENBURG

LUNENBURG
Progressives Hold Large and Enthu-
siastic RalIy-Taft Men to Have
Oyster Supper and Rally
A very successful rally was held
by the progressives in the town hall
on Friday evening. The stage was
finely decorated with flags and bunt-
ing. The speakers were introduced
by J. H. Cole, president of the local
progressive club, Rev. Peter Black
of st. Johnsbury being the first on
the program. He was followed by
Rev. Frazer Metzger of Randolph,
both gentlemen giving addresses full
of facts interspersed with wit and
humor The Bull Moose quartet of
st. Johnsbury sang several campaign
songs in a most pleasing way and
Mr.. Grant of East Concord, a drum
mer in the Civil War, gave a drum
solo. The large audience listened
attentively and all were much pleas
ed with the entire program.
A torch light procession, address
and oyster supper is advertised by
the republicans of the town on Fri
day evening, Oct. rs at the town
hall Senator Dillingham; is to be the
principal speaker and appropriate
music will be provided. All are cor
daily invited to be present and la
dies are especially included in the
invitation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Silsby of
South Lunenhurg are rejoicing over
the birth of a daughter, Monday,
Oct. 21st. Congratulations.
A benefit dance under the auspic-
es of the Jr o. u. A. M. is to be
given in the town hall this evening
with music by local talent and light
refreshments served by the d. of
l.. The proceeds will be presented
to Alton Carpenter and large at
tendance is expected as all are inter
ested in and sympathize with the
young man in this second serious ac-
cident.
Charles Downer was a business
visitor in St. Johnsbury on Friday.
Drs. Wiggin of Whitefeld and
Leith of Lancaster, Evans and Shaw
of St. Johnsbury and Whitefield, vet
Urinary surgeons were in town pro-
fessionaly last week.
S. G. Smith and M. D. Bowker
the misfortune to each lose a valu-
able horse with the prevailing dis
temper last week.
Misses Lucretia Powers from st.
Johnsbury convent and Vera Silsby
and Christie Balch from st. Johns
bury Academy spent the weekend
with their parents, returning to their
schools on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Curtis and
returned home on Saturday.
Mrs. Clara Dodge and Mrs. Her
bert Lougee of ST. Johnsbury were
weekend guests of their brothers,
James and Herbert Silsby.
The Ladies' Aid society are pre-
pairing for a harvest supper and sale
On the evening of Oct. 80.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rowe of Colebrook
and Mrs. SarsfeId of New Bedford,
Mass, were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
J. Morrow on Thursday.
Congratulations are in order for
Mr.. and Mrs. Ned. Bowker on the
birth of daughter on Friday, Oct.
18th. The young lady is to be called
Jennie Silsby.
Julian Dodge of Methuen, Mass, !
mas been with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Dan Dodge in the village and
brother, Frank of Lookoff Farm.
Harry MouIton of Bethlehem was
N town on Monday
Drs. Breitling and Brown were in
5uildhall on Monday.
Messrs. C. w. Turner, and R. n.
NORWOOD were in st. Johnsbury on
business on Monday.
Alvah ellison who was quarantined
'or smallpox at the Hill farm was
able to return to his home in East |
Burke, on Saturday, after seven
Weeks illness.
Mrs. Forest Brown of Littleton |
vas the guest of DR.. and Mrs. w. %. |
Brown for the weekend.