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Newspaper
The Evening Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1920
Page
4
Real estate owners in St Johnsbury are urged to protect property by keeping buildings painted. Experts warn that weather exposure degrades wood and shortens a century old house’s life. Regular house painting extends structural life and preserves town’s up to date appearance.
At a Nora Congregational church session, a joint committee with South church to discuss YMCA properties was approved. The North church had a prior committee to study a parsonage, and it was agreed to send the panel, chaired by A. B. Noyes with Rev. F. J. Richards as a member, to the joint conference. The pastor salary was unanimously raised by $500 annually, retroactive to June 4, 1909.
H. B. Smith of New York City, a federal agent for industrial education, inspected the vocational school in St. Johnsbury and wrote Principal S. T. Stewand endorsing the work. He suggested further advancement and noted the program as one of the finest opportunities in the east for related subjects.
Dr W T Grenfell of the Labrador missions is scheduled to address Grace Methodist Church tonight, sharing stories of his work among the destitute and ill. The event aims to inspire faith and sacrifice, with his voice described as moving and hopeful.
The Memphremagog Yacht Club held its annual election at the Y M C A rooms in Newport after committee reports. Commoore A Brown was chosen, with Oscar J Populs as Vice Commodore and H G Blanchard, Dicknell, Carroll A Davis among the Governing Board members. Details of the year’s work will follow in a fuller resume.
Native by Pruever of tie ficath of W. Sturdevant of Phatentia. Call she leaves to mourn hep Joss theee dauehtere anil tr ons. Mrs Machall Stocker, Mes Florence Pilgrim and Ava Sturdevant of California with whom she made her home. J. T and P. P. Studevant. The body will be ville for burial.
Mrs Eliza Bead of Passumyete visits Mrs Cora Brigham and Mrs Almina Shelfey. Kate returns from Wenfield after a month. Rev Aikins of Danville to speak at Methadit Beother hoot Pittay at 8 PM. Miss Phoenes May of Jericho visiting Mrs Oxcar Cummings. W Foes from here to Ayrton for junior high school. Caryius buys property at No 10 Tailhand Steeey of Renry Juneau. Mu and Mrs Harry Danforth of Danville here on business Wednesday. Charles E Silsby returns from Detroit. Meo and Mrs Edward Badger of Hyde Park purchase Mes Abho McCarthy property on Summer Street. Mrs Millard Pick of Portland MO and Mrs Levi Henry of Bartlett NH here Thursday. D) Shongo appoints George A Walker local agent for Har 40% Peachast and vicinity. SM, Osgood for Danville and Mys. Albert Fred Gregory travels to Springfield for work. Mr and Mrs Ralph Martin at Rock Island visit Walter Tilton en route to Tacoma. Miss Beatrice Fale to remain two weeks longer.
In Butte Montana a local organizer was shot and killed today amid early reports. A detachment of the 21st U S Infantry was sent from Spokane to preserve order and maintain the peace.
Washington April 22 A favorable report was issued on a railroad bill governing government defense funding and time management. The measure supports national rail infrastructure, with attention to safeguarding U S freight and ensuring steady government operations.
A brief note outlines progress toward a specific goal. It highlights ongoing work, key steps completed, and the path ahead for the team or individual in pursuit of achievement. Details on who is involved and the program or project context are implied by the wording.
An ad touts Hamotul Dye for dyeing fabrics wool silk linen cotton and blends. It claims the dye gives fade resistant color and can correct mistakes in dyeing. The notice mentions local agents Mr Saucie Ties and Lewis Saucier in St Johnsbury and includes a postal or office reference.
A Smith College fund of four million dollars was discussed to bolster SHH finances. The meeting opened with a vietrola and a scripture reading by President Seeley. Attendees included Mrs IHL Brooks, Miss Varney, Max. John Ne, Mrs C. T. Wyile rm, Walter H. Young, Mrs Gr. Alport, Mes A. To Stone, Mrs Mayrer Heywood, and Mise Menthe. Mrs Braloy announced the new listing committee to prepare Oliver nominations for the June meeting, with Miss Martha Hall and Miss Bertha Spillan among those present.
A fragment discusses using California syrup of figs as a laxative for children. It hints at ensuring the product name California appears in labeling or promotion. The text is garbled but centers on recommending the cordial laxative and its labeling.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Apel 27th business items with unclear names and activities. It lists individuals such as Henares and Willan Vo Oroutt with uncertain roles.
A 250 acre Vermont farm in Brandon offered for sale at a price lower than current building costs. Located near Lake Chaplain, Lake Dunmore and several other lakes, it is two miles from Brandon on the Jutland railroad with eight daily passenger trains. Brandon is a 3000 resident town with services and industry. Timber valued at $14,000, land is medium loam and level with minimal stone, fenced pasture and woodland, two early gardens, and water from the Brandon reservoir.
A 21-2 story modern dwelling features 15 rooms two pantries two baths hot and cold water throughout hardwood floors in some rooms plus a cement floored cellar divided for cold storage and fruit vegetables. It is heated by hot water with a large verandas and side porch and 150 maple trees on the shaded lawn. Both house and barns have lightning rods.
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