Mother's Day Letter From War Front in Vermont
Sergeant James F E Walker writes home from the 304th Mty Co stating love for his mother and the dear old States. He notes lilacs on his table and guard mount with a good band at headquarters, hoping for a spring back in Vermont. Other local notes include Robert Ferguson home a week, twelve locals at South Royalton station exercises, and visitors to Rev. Chase in Fairfield and Swanton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mie
Hhs Walker
James Ki Walker
Rome
Urey
Nevesaury
Old
Vermont
Amie
Grandma
James FE. Walker
Mty Co
A. Elf
Robert Ferguson
Springfield
South Royalton
Howny Bel
John Fondolph
Rev
LG. Chase
Weiss
Bast Fairfeld
Erwin Chase
Swanton
Wilcoe Camp Devens Visit and Town Gossip
Bethel Mr and Mrs Wilcow visit Camp Devens with Benet. Paul F Wilken and Pearl Ralph return to Andover. Daughters of Vriemk M Witwn missing last night then found at Randulph home. Ruth Alice Goodale named by court. Local visits include Mrs Hattie L Matthews and family. Clerical conferences held by Rev Dr William Shaw in nearby churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Uy Wilcow
Camp Devens
Benet
Paul F. Wilken
Mies Pearl Ralph
Andover
Vriemk M. Witwn
Nla. Destin
Randulph
Mr. Wileen
Mra. Murnett
Eldeer
Walter Manning
Stockbridge
Alice Flint
Mra. C. J. Walker
Ruth Alice Goodale
Hattie L. Matthews
Ashland
W. G. Whittaker
Ties
Walter Hlndsom
Cliftondale
Mans
South Royalton High School
O | Morey
Fred N. Parrott
Montpelier
Mire
D. J. Chadwick
William Shaw
St. Johnsbury
E. W. Stoddard
FF. Metullough
Woodbury locals share weekend visits and family news
Woodbury residents list weekend trips and family visits including Mr. and Mrs. Robert Boyce and Mrs Maude Davis. Names mentioned include Jack and Carroll Wheelock, Floyd Blake and George, Arthur Giese leaving for Pelham Bay, Melvin Moree and B T Moras, W C Perk, William Dayison, Bertha Parker and Rose, Philip Drennan, Myrtle Drennan, Burt Floyd, Horton Smith, Barbara Doty and Francis Donnin. The Woodbury graded school closed with perfect attendance by George Blake and Stanley Moore, and Mrs Maude Davis with Robert Boyce visited Barre and Berlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Boyce
Ehmere
Sol Cher
Maude Davis
T, Wheelock
Eden I
Jack
Carroll Wheelock
Floyd Blake
George
Greensboro
Arthur Giese
Navy
Pelham Bay
J. T
Melvin Moree
Hardwick
Mra
B._T. Moras
Merton Moree
Marehae
BK. V. Spencer
Marshfield Ty
W. C. Perk
William Dayison
Frankfort
Bertha Parker
Rose
Philip Drenna
Community Notes From Wilton Area Scribes Local Visits and Death
PAITS RIVER George Batley of Wilton Me has visited his nephew Earl A Woods for a few days Ads Welsh returned from Goddard seminary Thursday Private and Mrs Earl A Woods were in Washington Barre and Montpelier last week Mrs Warren Currier helps Mrs H R Martin for a few days Mr Martin and friends would like to see him Robert Hutton of Plymouth Mich and Jerry Hutton of Cabot vieditat L T Welch's Wed Thurs this week Mr and Mrs George Dodge Mrs Sadie Dodge and Miss Martha visited Bradford and Topsham this day community heard of the death of Daniel Peleh a man well known to most people of this area Mrs Morris McKnight and two children of Thetford visiting BE 8 Lokes Several from this place attended the Red Crows convention at Chobson last week Miss Cecelia Moran of Washington visiting Mrs H R Denning Mrs George Miles of Montpelier visiting the community Elliot Miller has been four days with his wife and family St Locke in Corinth caring for tow
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Batley
Wilton
Earl A. Woods
Ads Welsh
Goddard Seminary
Washington
Barre
Montpelier
Warren Currier
H.R. Martin
Martine Pot
Robert Hutton
Plymouth
Mich
Jerry Hutton
Cabot Vieditat
L. T. Welch
George Dodge
Sadie Dodge
Martha
Bradford
Topsham
Daniel Peleh
Morris McKnight
Thetford
Locke's
Red Crows
Chobson
Cecelia Moran
H.R. Denning
George Miles
Commanity
Elliot Miller
St. Locke
Corinth
ing @ tow
Waterbury News Notes Military Arrivals and Local Events
Waterbury News reports Corporal Curtis Haskins arrives overseas from Camp Wadsworth with his family confirming the safe arrival. A service flag with two stars hangs for Fred Blake and Arnold. Local social notes include recently married Earl Porter and Beatrice Towne, and Dorothy Kellogg’s letter home as her father dies from Brights disease. Community gatherings include wedding guests, church reports, and memorial services with Rev Verne L Smith delivering sermons and LOIO and Rebekah memorial plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Haskins
Curtis Haskins
Co. D
Camp Wadsworth
Henry Smith
Postecy
Fred Blake
Arnold
Mark Bushnell
Thompsonville
William H. Porter
Beatrice Clair Towne
Ticonderoga
N. Y
Verne S. Smith
Porter Farm
Palmer
Dorothy Kellogg
Bright
W. J. Gallagher
North Oxford
Mass
James B. Greene
Elizabeth Degnan
Willowdale Farm
Mies Odin Lathiug
Moody Arrivols
Northfield
Helen’ Lathrop
Joy Martin
Maurice Marble
Nan Summer
Moretown
Guyette
Albert
Clark
Dean
F. J. Knight
Elsie M. Long
Old Mexico
Josie Tisk
Enat Warre
Lyndonville
Edwin F. Palmer
Helen P. Lathrop
State Home Missionary Union
St. Albans
Etta Kraven
Waitsfield Aptendance Im All Classes Small
The Vietmens Principal Venable sirmied the at ereensie in i her Thursday h Nicoll class 16 WoL i tacmgg thet ih igh school gradimtns and alec receives certificate for proficiency in short Int ting. The senior class has j been awarded First Ruth T Jones second Edith M Strong. The parents of the home pri clas are ae frilyne Conking EH Jones canine Mre Herbert Smith sewing Mice Exther Skinner Alten F Parrs Fart A domes Home pardene Prk Wallace View. The pupil im the silage primate and grammar whoo have beet pieviving bed quilt will ter Lind Abie mens wet anf sold by ticket. Prooeele gem to te Ret Cros.
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Nicoll
Alec
Firet
Ruth T Jones
Edith M. Strong
Jones
Herbert Smith
Prk
Wallace
East Barre Parish Notices for Suah Members
East Barre community members of Gilldadge No 87 and nearby residents are asked to gather Sunday morning at eight oclock for a ceremony preceding a church service, following a prior marriage event.
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Gilldadge
No 87
Nae
Hadi
Sarvine
Washington emt fails to twat charts BR
Unclear fragmentary text references government figures and entertainers. No coherent event or names clearly readable. Summary cannot be reliably derived from the provided fragment.
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Torsiey
Mae
Randolph Mie. Gahtie Thavin Attend Parade Planning
A Friday gathering at the Lamson house on Pleasant Street discussed a July 4 parade. Committees were named for route, advertising, and staffing, with proceeds to benefit Hed Yee. Several locals, including workers returning from Portsmouth and Windsor visits, were noted, along with routine movements and hospital visits.
East Calais Red Cross Meeting Notes Busy Thursday
East Calais Red Cross gathering drew many volunteers for sewing and surgical dressings. Members with June expiration urged to renew. dues payable to local officers and branches. John Chase sold his farm and moved to Plainfield. Calais North Bancroft branch shipped supplies June 6 including layettes shirts and bandages. Several locals visited kin, and the school service flag gained a new star for Wallace Guernsey who joined navy. Red Cross rooms remain open Thursdays with growing attendance. Austin Cate bought a new automobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Aaty
Calais
Guy Bancroft
Ola Gray
GK. Sanders
East Calais
Nellie Robinson
Lizzie Fay
Jennie Martin
North Calais
D. B. Dwinell
Hell
John Chase
Plainfield
North Biant Plier
Mra. Meer
Marshfield
Mre. Peck
Woodbury
Fideon
York
Mra. L. A. Kenniston
Burlington
Wallace Guernsey
Navy
Victor Smith
Boston
Lewis Prevost
Lowiven
Hardwick
Alek
Herbert
Carter
North Adams
Mass
Laura Marsh
Montpelier
Austin Cate Bis
South Ryegate Notes On Students And Visitors
Local notes from South Ryegate detail exams in grammar, student arrivals and departures, Memorial Day observances, church services, and Red Cross activities. Names include Mine Gladys Lincoln, Gustavus Habalalh, Master Daron Grierson, Corinne Samuelson, and Rev. W. T. Bailey among others with travel between Lowell, Northfiell, and Boston. The community awaits summer plans, installations, and ongoing church and hospital-related events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holand
H. T. Howl & Co
Boltumville
Gladys Lincoln
Northfiell
Gustavus Habalalh
Lowell
Peemnyesses
Lae Clair
Mies Houhan
Jean Farquhareau
Mise Latlair
Daron Grierson
Barre
Mra
Rollins
Rewlindale
Man
Orleans
Hegy
M. McKining
W. T. Bailey
Patterson
Newburyport
Mass
Presbyterian Church
A. Collins
U. P
A. BR. Howe
Ray
Newbury Center
Mr. Bailey
Raymond Ingraham
East Corinth
Dimock
Mise Cella Ingraham
Raymond
George Leroy Darling
Mase
G. W. Darling
Thomas Ae
Hardwick
H. T
M. R. Brown
Red Cross
Plainfield Social Notes From Concord to Montpelier
Mr and Mrs Orville Baker and children of Concord visited the Smiths the flat of the week. Henry Martin keeping house for Bert Fowler while they are in New York. John Baldwin Waldo Page Miss Lento Clark Genevieve Baker of Continook P Q visited Roscoe Bartlet. Ann Austin ill at Marshfield returned home with Mrs Lucy Bemis. Bartlett Colby Ea Bartlett K Baldwin in Montpelier. Three days gospel meetings on Maple Hill Marshfield chapel begin May 13 at 7 40 pm with follow ups. Fruit Harvesters Harry Flood of Providence RI spending week at his father A N Flood. John Chase and son Calais moved into the peablowk. Ferrin and Lawe of Montpelier business visitors. Bertelle Lane of Boston in town. Walter MacLeod of Boston in town. Gi Bean driving creamery truck for Deerfoot dairy. Leon Smith and Mrs Ann Austin improving. Corporal Henry Batchelder Fort Banks Mass visiting.
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Orville Baker
Concord
Alson Smith
Henry Martin
Bert Fowler
New York
John Baldwin
Waldo Page
Lento Clark
Genevieve Baker
Continook
P. Q
Roscoe Bartlet
Ann Austin
Marshfield
Lucy Bemis
Joseph Bartlett
Barre
Montpelier
KL Colby
Ea Bartlett
K Baldwin
Maple Hill
Elvek
Harry Flood
Providence
BR. L
A. N. Flood
John Chase
Calais
Ferrin and
Lawe
Bertelle Lane
Boston
Walter MacLeod
Gi Bean
Deerfoot
Aleon Smith
Clyde Bailey
Isf
Eva Bailey
Mary Stott
L. M. Johnson
Henry Batchelder
Fort Banks
Mass
Toledo Firm Oath of Senior Partner Filed
A sworn statement by Frank J. Cheney as senior partner of J. Cheney & Co. confirms business in Toledo Ohio and surrounding area. The document references testimonials and medical products related to mucous surfaces and constipation remedies sold by the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Frank J. Cheney
J. Cheney & Co
State A
War service plea from Vermont safety committee
Vermont committee on public safety appeals to citizens in Montpelier on June 7 1918 to volunteer for wartime service and aid farmers. The message urges personal action not waiting for others and directs coordination through county agents. Leighton P. Slack chairs and Joseph G. Brown is secretary.
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Montpelier
Otte
Europe
Forteries
Somone
Leighton P. Sluck
Joseph G. Brown
Vermont Militia Officers Appointments and Camp Governor Graham
The adjutant general announces commissions and resignations in the Vermont Volunteer Militia. Second Lieut P L Babcock resigns April 26 1918. First Lieut Jacob J Ross discharged July 19 1918. Sergeant James Wood appointed second lieutenant April 25 1918. Sergeant William Kerr commissioned May 15 1918. A camp of instruction for militia at White River Junction August 11 to 17 named Camp Governor Graham. transportation, subsistence, and a regimental mess planned, with pay and per mile allowances for transfers and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont Volunteer Militia
Adjutant General's Office
P. L. Babcock
Co. G
Jacob J. Ross
Middlebury College
Medical Officers’ Reserve Corps
U.S. A
Apst
Las Sergt
White River Junction
Graham
Unon
Quartermaster General
Rheuma promised relief offered with refund guarantee
Ei A Drown & Co offer Rheuma the guaranteed remedy for rheumatism with a full purchase price refund if not helped. A Syracuse user testifies after five years of articular rheumatism that two bottles cured her, praising Rheuma as a miracle. Ad claims inexpensive large bottle lasts two weeks and is sold by druggists nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ei. A. Drown & Co
Mia
Luria Ryder
Gilbert Street
Syracuse
N. Y
Vermont Regiment Seeks Two Instructors for Trap Shoot
Company commanders must select two men to act as instructors for a Vermont Trap Shoot tournament at Morrisville July 17 18 1918. At least one instructor should be an enlisted man. Capt George B Walton will oversee training and issue orders. Attendees report to Lamoille Gun Club grounds by 7 AM July 17 with per diem and transportation paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nereby
Vermont
Morrisville
George B. Walton
Small Armeractioe
V. VM
Lamoille Masen
Hardwick Street Social Roundup Amid Repairs and Ill Health
Mr Jana Lumeden opens the Delano home for the season with Cra ter and Carrier aiding repairs. Mrs Little Eastman hosted his Daughtere. Mrs Kate Haattsan leaves P A Kestmoan’s for JW Farry in Bastwick. Mrs Norcross, in poor health, returns from Wick. The community notes ailing Nelson Lancrust with slim chances of recovery. Kenneth visits his uncle P Jorm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jana Lumeden
Gheensboro
Crater
Goodrich
Little Eastman
Kate Haattsan
P. A. Kestmoan
JW. Farry
Bastwick
R. G. Norcross
Carroll Hines
Wick
Norcross
Ro Ruswell
A. Tt
Montgomery
Burlington Sung
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James EK
Walker
Bethel
Paits River
Waterbury
Waitsfield
East Barre
Deseo
Randolph
Gahtie Thavin
Fasaina Conste
Frbonde
Ars
Colty
Tanhorst
Washington, D. Syrane
Wee Grant
J. ¥. Chadwick
Danahue
Ban Uris Place
Claremont Junction
Perry
Richford
A. J. Huse
Windsor
Roy Anse
Georgy Walker
Holyoke
Ida Drake
J. D. Mitchell
Bridgewater
Candace Vaughan
Watson Larose
Ne Devens
Wer
Shipbuilding
Portsmouth
George Dryant
Hex Fullam
Henry Totman
Pomfret
H. M. Totman
Totman
Chester Walbridge
Sharon
Susan Walbridge
M. W W. Chamberlin
Bicknell Hall
Newport
Sacilie PeReynalds
M. Wardner
Fred Preston
Strafford
Julia Udall
Seevittul Wurreendires
Petort
South
Ryegate
Public Safety
B. W. Goodfellow
South Main Street
Doe
Miuualssna
Hardwick Street
Nelson Lancrust
Kenneth
Haste
P. Jorm
Norma Talmadge
Grace Miller White
Alen
BCERY
Bessie Barriscale
Thomas H. Ince
Charlie Chaplin
Pathe News of World
Pathe News
Yeain
Pega
Whawn
Messines
Montreal
Olga Petrova
Qretchers
United
Tttes
Henry Walthall
Hoops OF Steel
Mack Sennett
Paramount Comedy
Gladys Brockwell
Billy West
H. P
E. Searles
Brattleboro
Stephen B. Church
Seymour
Cod
Pearl ST
George Walsh
Jack Spurlock
Prodigal
V. Dillon
Agt
Bolster Bloce Ube
Smith
A. M. Flanders Way
Main Street
Marne, Vt
MR. Farmer
Barre Electric CO
North Main Street
Hiarre
Perry & Noonan
Funeral Furnishings
Hospital Ambulance Service Undertakers
ASD
Gmnal Mere Depot Squate
Baers Telephone Commertion
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