Armistice Letter From Pvt Bond Home
A long handwritten letter from Pvt Fred A Bond of Ambulance Co. 302 in France to his sister describes celebrations with the French after the war’s end, hopes of returning home, and daily life such as meals at the Red Cross canteen, mentions of Paris crowds, and plans to visit St Johnsbury. The 1918 missive also notes weather, pass privileges, and fond family thoughts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McFarlin
Pvt
Fred A. Bond
Paris
St. Johnsbury
Co. 1
City
Red Cross
The
German Ace Denhauser Recalls Quentin Roosevelt Duel
Christian Denhauser, a German aviator then with the American Occupation Army, tells the Associated Press he was in a six-man sighting party that engaged Quentin Roosevelt in July near France. He says Roosevelt pressed the fight, his plane was hit, and Roosevelt's machine collapsed. Denhauser notes he later gained 50 aerial victories after July 1 when he joined the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Denhauser
Quentin Roosevelt
France
Roosevelt
Associated Press
Denhauser
Letter from Ralph W Hey Enlisted Peacham Soldier
Ralph W Hey writes to George Chamberlain from headquarters 58th Infantry near the front in October 1918. He describes surviving many combats and being gassed in August, six weeks in hospital, with talk of friends Ernest Bolton Seymour Hutchinson Gus McCarty and Henry Bolton. He notes current position in a large forest and signals time is short, sending regards to family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph W. Hey
Peacham
George Chamberlain
George
Ernest Bolton
Seymour Hutchinson
Gus McCarty
Old Boy
Henry Bolton
Ors
Ralph W. Hay
58Th Inf
A. BE. F
Little Things Cause Sunshine
Quoted reflection notes the sunshine of life rests on small constant acts. Small sacrifices prevent unhappiness, and gentle responses avert clouds, keeping a steady pleasant mood. Atkin offers advice on yielding and quiet endurance to maintain peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atkin
Caledonia Co Teachers Convention Address by Dr Hillegas
The annual meeting of the County Teachers Association will be at St Johnsbury Academy on Jan 17 and 18, 1919. The program includes addresses by L D Smith and Milo B Hilligas with conferences on grammar school arithmetic, English, number work, rural and high schools, and invited speakers from Vermont and Massachusetts. All are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Teachers’ Association
St. Johnsbury Academy
L. D. Smith
Wells River
Milo B. Hille
M. E. Daniels
Harry P. Lynch
Bradford
Prin.r. DD
Merrill
St. Johnsbury
Prin
John S. Thompson
Fitchburg Normal School
Joseph A. Davis
G. A. Jamieson
Massachusetts
Pussy Willow Day's Angling Defeats Red Eye Gleason’s Team
Box Ball League results show Pussy Willow Day's aggregation defeating Red Eye Gleason's squad 5 to 3 at the Masonic Temple Friday evening. Detailed score follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weirbanks
Barqain Alleys
Underwood
Ullrich
Star
Cox Wa
Fuller
Vie
Dean
Howard Ise
Burrows
Mes
Masonic Temple
Pussy Willow Day
Red Eye Gleason
St Johnsbury News Briefs: Visits, New Year calls, flu quarantine
Mr and Mrs Charles Wallace of Suncook NH visit Mr and Mrs Hoel Hinman. Rev Dr and Mrs A P Grint host parishioners on New Year 3 to 5 pm at 26 Spring Street. Over 20 influenza cases in St Johnsbury with homes quarantined by health officer. Boston reports death of Charles H Robinson, former St Johnsbury resident and Burroughs Screen Co employee. Remains to be brought to Barton for Wednesday funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wallace
Suncook
N. H
Hoel Hinman
A. P. Grint
Spring Street
St. Johnsbury
Boston
Charles H. Robinson
Burroughs Screen Company
Charles A. Robinson
Barton
Dr Kinney Reaches Out To Son On Birthday From France
A letter dated November 19 1918 from Dr Albert Kinney a British Army Medical Corps lieutenant residing in Ghissignies France to his son Master Robert Kinney of Greensboro recounts the boy turning three. He recalls wartime hardships Germans looting villages and his relief at helping hungry French children with bread condensed milk and beef extract while expressing pride in his American connections and wishes for the family’s health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Kinney
Greensboro
Albert Kinney
Medical Corps
le Chateau
Ghissignies
France
Robbie
Germany
Daddy
Tommy
John
Grandpa
Letter From Pvt Brooks Describes France Convalescent Camp
Mrs. George W. Brooks receives a note from Pvt. Wm. H. Brooks of the 101st M, G, Bn, Co C in France dated November 21, 1918. He reports convalescent camp life with about 50 men per tent, ample rations, and daily drills. He notes the war’s end came sooner than expected and that wounded and convalescent soldiers may be sent home first, possibly a month or more. He was slightly gassed and hoarse but feels well now and hopes to reunite with his company soon. He signs as BILL. 101st M, G, Bn, Co C, APO 709.
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Bers
October Sunshine and Pleasing Light in Hawthorne Style
A reflective note on October sunshine,描 describing its gentle warmth and the way light reveals green grass and fallen leaves. The excerpt likens sunshine to a kind, homely presence, prompting quiet appreciation of autumn's calm and pleasant feeling. It attributes these feelings to sheltered spots by barns and houses.
President Wilson at Manchester Mauretania Docks Today
President Wilson arrives at Manchester Mauretania docks with the 347th Infantry. Hall Samuel W. dies in East Ryegate after a long life in St. Johnsbury, VT. Funeral set for Tuesday at 2 with Chamberlin Post honor guard. interment at Mt. Pleasant cemetery.
Premier Clemenceau Wins Strong Confidence Vote
Despatches report Clemenceau winning a robust vote of confidence from the Paris Chamber of Deputies 380 to 134 after pledging support for Britain on sea freedom and signaling changes in the German cabinet. Other items include the Tenadores stranded near Isle Dieu and American troops returning home aboard Mauretania. Wilson comments on peace and world order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay of Biscay
Central Council of Soldiers and Workmen
London
New York
Brest
Isle Dieu
Mauretania
France
Ambasador Sharpe
George Sharpe
Elyria
Ohio
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Clemenceau
Great Britain
Wilson
Lafayetter We Come a Pershing Era Film at Globe
The 1917 production Lafayetter We Come by Leonce Perret stars E. K. Lincoln and Dolores Gas sinelli. It dramatizes America paying its debt to Lafayette and France with a mystery and a love story, featuring THE VEILED PRINCESS. The title and production were inspired by Pershing's Lafayette tomb speech and the film opens at Globe Theater Wednesday and Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Pershing
Leonce Perret
E. K. Lincoln
Dolores Gassinelli
America
France
Tomb of
Lafaytte
Globe Theater
Board of Control Approves Salary List and Furniture Plan
Montpelier December 28 The board of control, returning from a State House session, authorized the auditor to complete a comprehensive salary booklet listing all state officers including judges and clerks. They also sanctioned furniture purchases under section 663, to be managed by the sergeant at arms, standardizing colors and grades across offices.
War Department Telegram Announces Lieut. Martin's Death
A New Bedford man Lieut Robert Martin 232 Arnold Street received a War Department telegram announcing his death in action in France though he had just been commissioned before the armistice. The error in the War Department message remains unexplained. The notice mentions his drafting, Camp Devens and an officers training camp in Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bedford
War Department
Robert Martin
Arnold Street
France
Martin
Camp Devens
Virginia
Casualty List From Washington Reports 1002 Deaths and Wounds
The casualty list from the American Expeditionary Forces shows 1002 total with KIA, Died of wounds, accidents, disease, wounded, missing, and slight injuries. Named among the dead are Cook Thomas Ay Forbes of Barre and Pvt. Ernest Mercier of Burlington. wounded include Corp. Robert L. Ostrowski of Enosburg Falls and Privates Tomne Lamberton of Lowell and Ralph H. Griffin of Cambridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
American Expeditionary Forces
Cook Thomas Ay Forbes
Barre
Ernest Mercier
Burlington
Corp
Robert L.ostrowski
Enosburg Falls
Tomne Lamberton
Lowell
Ralph H. Griffin
Cambridge
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Ryegate
United Presbyterian
Santa
Dominic
Royden Cheney
Fairview Farm
Margaret Nelson
J. H. Nelson
Perethy
Mary Hitchcock Hospital
Hanover
Florence
Amos Nelson
North Ryegate
J. E. McKirahan
Alicia McLam
J. L. McLam
St MeKirghan
St Jhnsbury
Geri Aviator
Caledonia CO. Teachers Convention
DR. M. B. Hillegas
Mether
Chesley Stark
Beacon
Gleason
Howard
Daniels
Palmer
Perry Oes
Fletcher
Chesley
Stark
Brown
Perry
DR. Kinney
Pvt. Brooks
George W. Brooks
Pvt. Wm. H. Brooks
U. S. Army
Bn, Co
Pan
Hall
Samuel W. Hily
George B. Wallac
Johnsbury
Mr. Hall
Waterford
Thomas Hall
Dartmouth College
Vermont
New Hampshire
15Th
Vermont Regiment
United States Service
N. R. Switser
John Balch
Charles A. Stanley
Hall & Switser
Hall & Balch
Hall & Stanley
East Ryegate
South Congregational Church
Chamberlin Post
No. 1
Sarah Bundy
West Burke
Nancy Morgan Adams
Springfield
Mass
Thomas Albert
Sara Helen
Marion Hall
Dorothy Elizabeth Wallace
Sst. Johnsbury
Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
Manchester
Ilness
Copenhagen
Central Council of Soldiers and Workmen of
Herr Noske
Kiel
Herr Loebe
Herr Wishel
Reichstag
Haase
Bath
Dittman
Vilna
Russia
London Mail
Petrograd
Europe
United States
Burleson
Hitchcock
Senate
Congress
Board OF Control
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