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Newspaper
The Evening Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1920
Page
5
A chat with a David W. Griffith Company member at White River Junction mentions plans to film interior scenes for Way Town East and The Rise, with Griffith and Lillian and Nevothy Gish summoned to New York Studios before returning to Vermont and Newport.
The regular Troop 2 meeting at South Church discussed a scout sale for May. Treasurer Stuart Perry reported thrift and a $2.10 donation to Marne Memorial. A hike from the church to Lawrence’s Fay and back via Passumpsic road covered about seven miles with open fire cooking and bird sightings.
Pastor Rev George Allen of The Plainfield Congregational Church in Hampshire County leads a winter conference amid heavy snow. He travels by snowshoe with a Yeeter jerkin and stoves to Charlemont, facing isolation as towns endure days of travel and subsistence disruptions.
A fragmented account recalls historic ministerial gatherings across New England. It notes widespread religious fervor, interchurch cooperation, and calls for reform, with figures such as Hartland Providence and other leaders shaping the movement. The piece highlights ministerial conferences, state involvement, and efforts to energize Protestant unity amid social change.
Easter observances filled Grace, North Congregational, South churches and St. Andrew's with large worshippers. Grace church welcomed 77 communicants, 13 by letter, 24 youth, 41 adults professing faith, plus 23 baptized. total additions for the conference year 113. North Congregational reported 63 new members, the largest in 95 years. The South church saw strong turnout and floral displays. St. Andrew's chanter services featured an augmented choir and music by Rev Loren Webster, with the rector’s sermon on immortality at the 10:30 service and Easter offerings totaling 8.05.
Herbert M. Wilkigol of Fitzdale Vermont re-enlisted in the peacetime army entering the infantry. He notes the U S infantry offers opportunities and travel and aims to advance personally. Wilkie previously served with infantry units during overseas duty and reenlisted for three years, heading to Fort Steens for permanent training. Local residents are invited to learn about different branches at 41 Railroad Street, St. oblyehutre, Vermont, where information will be provided.
An item lists WANTED help with steady pay and references, mentions Buttes Derby Line Vermont. FOR SALE a tan Republic Truck and two M. 120 model machine tools in Lowell and Vermont, with inquiries to I. Rubin and I. Port.
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