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Newspaper
The Evening Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1919
Page
5
A chaotic blaze drew firefighters to a crowded district, with witnesses noting rapid smoke and urgent evacuations. City units condemned outdated wiring and unsafe storage as the cause remains under investigation. No injuries reported, but several structures were damaged beyond repair.
A newspaper ad argues Newport has suffered fire losses recently and promotes a $10 Fire Gun device for home protection. It claims the liquid extinguisher is double acting, durable, easy for a child to operate, and also markets FIRE CHOKE at $4.50 and $5.00.
Fragmentary note claims orders placed promptly will be matched at aid prices, ensuring savings for every buyer and urging quick action on available items.
Newport residents report a steady flow of visitors and small events. G A Bailey visited Saturday and attended a Board of Selectmen meeting in the Town Clerk’s office. Olin T Kilby and daughter Persis went to Pittafom to visit Mrs Bosely at the sanitarium, with plans to keep Persis in Concord for the winter. Mrs Asa Hancock of St Albans visited her parents in town. Local gatherings included Rev W Kelley and Mrs Kelley at Lorne Downey’s funeral in Newport City, with Mr Kelley leading the Odd Fellows at Lyndonville. Charles Courtney returned home for Thanksgiving with a family reunion. Mrs Dugan, recently ill, improving. Harry Kinne left for Valparaiso Indiana to study telegraphy. Mrs Hiliker staying with B S Curtis, Mrs Armstrong’s place. Will Armstrong visiting daughter Mrs Ley Dean, planning hospital treatment soon. Mrs Warren Collins ill for three weeks, died suddenly last Monday. funeral Thursday at Methodist church. Mrs Av S Larabee and grandson Robert of North Troy visit weekly.
Adjutant-General Herbert J. Johnson and Captain Walter Harvey reviewed eighty two Newport National Guard members at School hall. Johnson praised the unit as modern reserve fighting force and urged enlistments to reach peace strength. Local citizens Emery and Aaron Grout attended. Captain Buzzell announced clothing and equipment orders expected soon.
Rev J H Eastein of St Marys church visits Boston. William Pomeroy of Springfield injured after a fall. relatives travel to aid him. Mrs M B Chappell improves after long illness. Woman's Guild meets at St Marks. District nurse logs 41 calls in early November. Miss Hackett attended Mrs Warren Drown with appendicitis. William J Harrison treated for a hand cut while leaving steel works. Public supper for Interchurch World Movement delegates, weather reduced attendance. A six pound baby born to Mr and Mrs Archie Goddard. Wesley Cook returns from Maine trip. St Mass Catholic choir rehearses Christmas music. Mrs J M Cunningham hosts Woman's Auxiliary at St Mael. Funeral of Mrs Ann Shedd held. she leaves three daughters. Delegations attend county convention. Mr and Mrs Goodrich relocate to Mendon. United church services to move to Baptist church for six months starting Dec 7.
A nation wide Interchurch meeting debated the balance between pastoral leadership and lay participation. Speakers urged stronger lay influence, personal pastor contact, and church unity to face social unrest and global crises, while critics warned against overcentralized control and stressed civic engagement by laity.
A physician explains how age signs creep from iron in the blood, urging readers to take organic iron-Nuxated Iron to rebuild red blood cells, boost strength, and restore energy. The piece cites Dr HB Wall and Dr John J. Van Horne noting iron deficiency as a modern health issue and promotes a two week iron regimen.
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