St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1912-09-11
Peachan1
Reception Given by MIR. and Mrs.
Frank Shaw to Citizens-LocaIs

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Shaw gave a
reception at their home at South
Peacham Friday evening, Sept. in
honor of his election as representa-
tive. About 200 were present.
There was speaking by Rev. 7. A.
Carlson and Senator John Roy of
Barnet. The grounds were illumi-
mated by Chinese lanterns and the
rooms in the house beautifully
trimmed with asparagus, woodbine,
sweet peas and golden glow, also
sprays of erab-apples. Delicious re-
freshments were served. The Barnet
band was in attendance and added
much to the enjoyment of the occa-
sion. Those from out of town We're
Mr.. and Mrs. John Roy, Cloud Har-
vey, Gilbert Blair and Miss Margaret
Blair of Barnet.
Mrs. Helen Bailey is having her
house wired for electric lights.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Cowan were
at ST. Johnsbury, Wednesday.
Miss Eliza Adams left Tuesday for
her school at Tuscon, Arizona.
Miss Lucille Way who has been
spending a part of her vacation with
Mrs. Ella Choate went to her home
at Northtield, Mimi, the first OF
the week.
A reception to the teachers of the
Academy was given by the school
Friday evening, Sept at Academy
Hall. About 125 were present. A
short entertainment was given con-
lsisting of speaking by Miss Elsie Gar
vim and Theresa Blair and a solo by
Misses Teller and Cochran. Mr.. and
Mrs. Hiram Rowe furnished music
for promenading. Refreshments Of
lorangeade and cookies were served
Miss Hazel Mcdonald who has
been spending the summer at James
Stevenson's went to her home al
Boston Friday.
Ernest Brown and George Percy
were at Lanesboro the last of the
week to do some town work.
Fred Goslant was at GFoton the
greater part of last week where he
was employed with his auto to carry
voters to the polls in the struggle tC
elect a representative.
Mrs. Fred Goslant has been quite
sick.
Mrs. Ella Choate spent severa
days at st. Johnsbury last week.
DIR. and Mrs. Newton who are a
the Mt View and Mr.. and Mrs. An
drew Lawrence went to St. Johns
bury in D. L. Moody's auto.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Williams
were at Danville Wednesday to at
tend the funeral of Mrs. Annette
Farr.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Smith wer,
lin town last week. They have clos
ed their house and gone to Free
Giles at Walden for the winter.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pollard were
lat Ryegate Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. F. Boynton o
ISt. Johnsbury were at the Mt. View
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Cowles o
lSt. Johnsbury visited at E. w. Pow
ers' Sunday.
Misses Carrie and Emily Clark o
tSt. Johnsbury were at the Mt. View
Sunday.
Herbert Blair and Conner Moor
were at Cabot last week looking 70
cattle.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Esdel
have moved to the house vacated b.
Conner Moore and Mr.. Esden viii
work for the Bickford sisters.
Jerry Hutton of Cabot was a Wis
itor in town Sunday.
The V. 1. S. of East Peacham me
saturday afternoon with Mrs. =. B
lExley. A business meeting was helC
after which sewing was done and te;
served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Myron Wiley o
Newport were visitors at Georgt
ISmart's part of last week.
Mrs. Helen Chase and Miss Clar;
Holmes have gone to Manchester
N. H.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Hobart ar,
rejoicing over daughter born Mon
day, Sept. 8.
A surprise party was given Miss
Nellie Powers Monday evening, Sept
2, it being her 18th birthday. Abou
so were present and enjoyed the
Ievening in games and dancing. Re
freshments were served. Miss Pow
ers received many nice gifts.