The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-10-30
DERBY

Rev. F. E. Dawson, pastor of. the
United church, attended the state
convention of the w. C, T. y. in st.
Johnsbuyr last Thursday, and was one
of the speakers at the forenoon ses-
sion.
Mrs. f. E. Dawson, who has ben
in Rutland with her daughter while
the latter has been undergoing an
operation for appendicitis, in the Rut-
land hospital, reports that she has
so far recovered that it has been pos
sible to take her to her home there.
The sidewalks which have been in
stalled in this village during the past
few weeks, are finished for this sea-
son and the workmen have left town.
The Improvement in the appearance
of the village is remarked ny all, and
the ability TO get about IN stormy
weather will be greatly appreciated
The new coat of paint which has
been put on the school buildings this
season adds very materially to their
appearance.
The new sidewalks to the Methodist
church and across the campus to the
Academy as well as that to the grad
ed school, will be much appreciated
by the children and the church atten-
dants.
Mrs. E. o. Silver, with her family,
who have been spending the summer
at the home place here has closed the
house for the season and returned
to their winter residence at East Or
ange, N. j.
The new lunch room recently open
ed here in the Jenne block is doing
a rushing business, and evidently sup
plying long felt want.
The box social given at the Acad-
envy Friday night was attended by a
large company. Much amusement
was caused by the sale of the mys-
terry boxes and a good sum was Sc
cured for the athletic association.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. M. Taylor have
recently returned from an automobile
trip to Portland, Me-, and other
places.
The dance at Odd Fellows hall Fri
day night was we'll attended, several
parties coming from out of tov-~
Harold Goodrich is confined to the
house by illness.
Miss Carrie Tucker, who attends
school at Edmunds high school, at
Burlington, has been visiting her par
ents, DR.. and Mrs. Carter. She re-
turned to the Queen city Sunday af-
ternoon.
t. Mrs. Reba Young of Burlington,
who has been visiting her father
Charles Young left yesterday for her
home, taking with her her son, jun
ior, who has been visiting his grand
father, for the last fortnight.
The household effects of the late
Captain Holbrook, were sold at auc-
ton at the Jenne block Saturday af-
ternoon. A large crowd attended the
sale. The lake property was sold
the day before.
Mr.. and Mrs Robert Sherman are
moving into the Captain Holbrook
house.
Mrs. Daniel Badger, who went to
St. Johnsbury for surgical opera
ton Monday died at the Brightlook
hospital the same day. The family
live on a farm about two miles from
the village. Mrs. Badger leaves, be-
sides her husband, two sons, Asa and
Ernest, the latter having been in the
service, and a daughter, Haze, who
attends school at the village. j
Rev. F. E. Dawson has accepted
the position of correspondent for the
Record and all items for the paper
should be sent to him.
The local Red Cross has arranged
to. join in the nationwide move for
annual memberships, and the service
next Sunday night at the Methodist
church will be under the auspices OIL
the local chapter. Rev. T. E. Dawson
will take charge of the drive this
year, and canvassers will be appoint
ed soon to solicit the community by
districts as formerly. 1t is hoped that
all the present members will renew
their subscriptions.
There was a severe rain and wind 4
storm here Tuesday afternoon, which
considerable damage to trees
and put the electric lights out OF com5,
for considerable time,