St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-05-30
WELLS RIVER
Funeral OF Mrs. George Lcslie-Per-
sOnais and Locals.

Funeral Oh MrS. George IIcSlie-Icf-
sOnais and Locals.
Mrs. D. C. Farwell, Correspondent
On Wednesday afternoon the body
of Mrs George Leslie was brought
here from Montpelier for burial. An
ma Dewey Smith, widow of George
Leslie of Wells River, died early on
the morning of May 21 at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. Frank M. Ken
dali, after an illness of a few weeks
Mrs. Leslie was born in Thetford May
-, 1888, the daughter of Israel Har-
vey Smith and Margaret Blair Graves
Smith. Following her marriage in
1859 to George Leslie, cashier of the
National bank Of Newbury, she made
her home in Wells River until the
death of Mr.. Leslie in 1898. Mrs.
Leslie was a member of the Mont
pelier chapter of the D. A. R., and an
active church worker in her home
town. She was also a member of the
Col. Preston Relief Corps, No. 10, of
Wells River. During all her life
time Mrs. Leslie was an inspiration of
kindly thoughtfulness and cheer to all
who knew her Besides her daugh-
Ter, MIS-. Leslie Is survived ny Il son,
George R. Leslie of Wells River. The
funeral took place Wednesday morn
ing from her late home, she being
brought here Wednesday afternoon
for burial in the family lost-A
daughter, Evelyn Martha, was born
May H. to Mr. and Mrs E. H. Lewis.
At the military whist party on
Tuesday evening Mrs. Ina Tilton of
Woodsville won the first prize. The
last of this series of whist parties will
probably be held June DIR. George
Parker and David Storrs of Hanover
N. H., were in town on Wednesday en-
route to Caspian Lake.-At the social
given Tuesday evening by the c. e
Society in honor of Miss Amelia Jahn
she was happily surprised by a gift
from the society, of a sterling silver
tea making spoon. During the eve
ming refreshments were served.-Miss
Martha Atkinson and Edward Akin
son are at the Tavern q few days, be-
fore going to their summer home in
Newbury. Stanley has opened
recruiting office at the village hall
Here any able bodied man who can
read and write, between the ages OF
10 ctllo ~, CciIl NOlul1ISSI LII aiII1I
service.-It is we'll to remind the wo-
men of the village that any help they
can give on the Red Cross sewing or
Friday will be appreciated.-L. A
Wright and family moved Wednesday
from the Andrew Grey house to one
of the tenements in the Henderson
block.-Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Cameron
of Newport spent Sunday with Mr.
and Mrs. Cameron.-Mrs. N. J. Falle
of Montreal came Wednesday to visit
her daughter, Mrs. Edwin S. Crabtree
Miss Forrestine Duke of Marshfield
was the guest of her aunt, Mrs. r. G
Perry, Tuesday-The Christian En-
deaVor society gave a social Tuesday
evening in honor of Miss Amelia jain
who has been an acting member OF
the society for several years.-Miss
Myrtle Lovelace Of Boston, Mass, was
the guest of Miss J. Pearle Human
Monday.-R. E. Farwell, Judge Bald
win, DR.. John Thomas and Porter
Farwell of Turner's Falls, Mass, went
Tuesday to Caspian Lake on a fishing
trip.-Miss Munsell returned Sunday
from Rutland, where she was dele
gate to the Rebekah Assembly. While
away she visited her brother, Henry
at Fort Ethan Allen.-Dr. Munsell re-
turned Monday from Burlington
where he attended the State Dental
Convention. DR.. Munsell has been a
member of this society for 81 years.
never having missed a meeting, and
was treasurer 80 years. In recogni-
ton of his service the doctor was pre-
scented with a silver loving cup
Judge and Mrs. Baldwin motored
Monday to Morrisville.-Hon. Alex
ander Cochrane celebrated his SD
birthday Monday. His many friends
wish him continued health and happi-
ness.-Mr. Newton of Hartford, spent
the weekend with Mr.. and Mrs. Carl
Marsh
Mrs. William Dean Of Brooklyn, N
Y. is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Don
aid Fraser.-Mr. and Mrs. r. E. Far
well and Mr.. and Mrs. D. G. Farwell
went to Turner's Falls, Mass, Friday
to attend the wedding Of cousins there
on Saturday.-Mr. Marden Of Maso-
van, Turkey, spoke on Turkey at the
church vestry Friday evening.-The
Thimble and Bridge Clubs gave a sur
prise party on Thursday evening to
Miss Amelia jain, at the home Of Mrs
D. G. Farwell. Five hundred was
played during the evening and refresh
ments of sherbet and cake were serv-
ed. The company presented Miss jain
with a silk umbrella.-R. J. Little
field is in Boston, on railroad business
this week.-Mrs.. Charles Hastings of
Agawam, Mass, is visiting her daugh-
ter, Mrs. r. J. Littlefeld.
On Sunday evening at the church at
7.30 A. P. Pasamy, Hindu, will
speak in costume.-Under the aus
pieces of the Woman's Study Club Pro-
fessor Bertha NJ. Terrill and Mrs Ju-
liza Dimock will speak on Food Con-
servation, Preservation, and Economy
In the Home The meeting will be
held at the church vestry at pm,
on Thursday. and every woman is