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Newspaper
The Evening Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1919
Page
4
The Rutland News joins Barre Times in calling for government action to set an equitable sugar price. It argues that a fixed price of 11 cents is eroding and causing retail confusion across Vermont and beyond.
East Burke and Lyndonville residents share Christmas visits and illness updates. Travelers include Franklin Lynch of Burlington visiting B R Harvey, Osie and Ruth Baker of Lyndonville at Harry Leach's, and Perley Edmunds returning from Stetson Lake. Mentions of mumps, illnesses, hospital visits, snow reports, and a charity check from Elmer Van Brunt.
The item notes Herbert son visiting Frank MyGill in Kirby over Christmas with Mrs. Sarah Lane visiting Newark. Mrs. May Gilson of Lyndonville had goods stored in a house that burned from a chimney fire. James Neagle’s house caught fire but was quickly controlled. Miss Jennie Trefren spent the holiday at Neagle’s.
Debated toll bridge project seeks funding from New Hampshire and others after Waterford and Litleton contribute for a 1 mile span over the Connecticut River. The iron structure, designed for auto traffic, awaits final state approval and statutory action from Governor Clement before closing the deal.
A New Year's Day note from Washington reports President Wilson will keep a quiet day at the White House after overtaxing himself on his birthday. In New York opposition to a Milk Commission is voiced by Albert Manning of the Dairymen's League. Mexico City notes a clash over bullfighting with Carranza’s decree under dispute in Congress. Buffalo reports the arrest of Dr Ann Reinstein, wife of Boris Reinstein, linked to propaganda affairs. Washington covers Admiral Decker's navy cross refusal and recall. Lackawanna notes steel strike disorders with deputies, while the city warns the mayor over possible plant damage from insufficient policing.
The Elks Home opened with a public event featuring fruit punch served by Miss Rhea Gilson and Miss Mary Rathbun, plus music by Sargent's orchestra and vocal/violin performances. The article details the mansion’s renovation preserving woodwork, furnishings, and a grand dining area, and notes future plans for attic lodging and a lodge room. A brief wedding notice from Concord follows, announcing the marriage of Victoria Blanche MacDonald to Al Watt in Bristol, Connecticut on July 21, 1919.
Vermont Supreme Court opens January 6 with a mailed docket omitting the Baye murder case despite possible new evidence. Dockets for Bennington, Orleans, Ceredo counties list multiple Grand Trunk Railway and local civil cases, while UVM and bar association events are noted for the January term opening.
The North and South Churches plan a union service at the South church this evening at 7 40 o clock with Rev J B Richards addressing. Masons host a dance at the Temple with Ila Niles Jackson and Miss Marjorie Cramton providing music. Thursday is a regional holiday with banks and post offices closed and Caledonian Record skipping publication. The North church Woman's Association hosts a reception Thursday from 8 to 6 PM in the chapel inviting all attendees.
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