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Newspaper
The Evening Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1919
Page
6
Entomologists from the Department of Agriculture with the War Department report modern Army camp laundries effectively destroy lice and other vermin. They describe experiments and confirm standard Army laundry disinfection processes, noting adaptations for special cases.
William G. Hartin of South Burlington, superintendent of the Chittenden south school district, resigns to join D Appleton and Co. Charles R. Beeman of Bristol, superintendent of the Addison northeast district, resigns to take a post with the Y M C A educational work abroad.
A stuttering passenger aboard an Atlantic crossing asks the captain how to speak. The captain dismisses him then says to sing. The man then tragically sings a drunken lyric about a cook who fell overboard and is twenty miles behind.
Senator Harry H. Carr resumes duties in Montpelier this morning as the Caledonia county representative. Letters advertised for the week ending Feb 8 list several names. The South church men meet at the parsonage this evening with Mr. Pelley speaking about his trip to the Far East.
Charles Hall of 84 Clark Ave is very ill at home. The town reports various residents ill or recovering from influenza and other ailments. Officials discuss tax deadlines and the New Revenue Bill. Public service hearings loom on phone rates. Local editor Charles Lord to join Evening Caledonian. Election talk includes a woman on the school board and Sen. Harry Carr’s re-election bid. The interscholastic track meet with Vermont schools is set for June 7 at Burlington’s Centennial Field with events and medals announced.
Two cars on the Bellows Falls and Saxtons River electric road collided on a grade February 3, delaying traffic for hours. Passengers in the outward-bound car escaped injury, and both motormen jumped before impact as slippery rails thwarted brakes on the descending car which was empty.
Beatrice Reynolds six year old daughter of Lieut and Mrs Tacknew L Reynolds of Bellows Falls came near losing her life February 8 when she swallowed a strychnine tablet A physician was summoned and he succeeded in restoring the child to consciousness and she will probably recover.
The Taubber Lipton company successors to Tauber Rittenburg announce a temporary factory in Rutland after a recent fire. It will employ all former workers and some new ones, with a new building expected later likely on the site of the old facility.
Burlington churches led by Baptist Methodist and Congregational groups rallied to meet an overflow Red Cross refugee quota. Meetings were held at each church this week as volunteers organized to support the effort.
A reflective quote on daily kindness and small acts that prevent unhappiness and strife. The passage urges letting small irritations pass and choosing gentle words to keep life bright.
Owing to weather conditions the coal used for heating this winter shows a 25 percent drop from last year to the corresponding date. Churches, offices, and apartment houses report smaller purchases with 180 churches saving about 5400 tons, though higher current prices offset some money saved. weather forecasts for February remain uncertain.
The Burlington water department investigated a service leak on Monday and found little frost at four feet. Only 11 frozen pipes have been reported so far this season, with 300 thawed pipes last winter.
The Manning family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for assistance during their recent fire. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Manning thank Barnet residents for help and support. February 10, 1919.
We the undersigned legal voters call a caucus at the Town Hall in St Johnsbury on Saturday February 15 at 2 pm to nominate candidates for moderator town clerk two selectmen town treasurer overseer of the poor first constable second constable collector of taxes three sisters one auditor for three years one school director for three years road commissioner two grand jurors and an agent to prosecute and defend town suits. Democratic and Republican chairs sign, town officials endorse. 1919 February.
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