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Newspaper
The Evening Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1919
Page
4
The Evening Caledonian, established 1837 in St. Johnsbury Vermont, provides subscription options by mail and carrier with rates $4 yearly $2 six months $1 three months and 60 cents monthly by carrier. It notes Associated Press rights and prepayment policy. Entered May 1 1916 as second class matter. Published Wednesday February 12 1919.
A humorous Chicago column laments endless kin visits and wedding-day chaos as generations of relatives descend on a homeowner. The writer details relatives from cousins to in-laws, the constant doorstep arrivals, and the tiring pattern of invitations, trains, and family gatherings amid city life and local events.
A casual late night visit prompts reminiscence of a well known saying about relatives and friends, reflecting on the punch line about choosing friends rather than relatives. The speaker hints at wishing the author of the quip could have joined the gathering.
The passage invites readers to revive old habits and entertain guests by reusing a four poster bed setting and napkin rings, suggesting a simple home gathering. It emphasizes comfort, nostalgia, and practical reuse of home decor items for hosting.
Disclosures in Paris reveal Japan's blunt warning to China about major war capacity. Tokyo cites an army over a million strong and a fleet of over half a million tons ready for action, plus leverage over unpaid debts. China faces pressure to ratify secret treaties before Paris resolutions proceed. The 1918 Shantung agreement remains a key unresolved issue as Japan seeks full ratification.
The Caledonia County financial statement shows treasury total 4478.68 dollars with 2600 plus in taxes collected and interest, plus notes and refunds. Expenditures include orders drawn and paid 1371.68 and cash in treasury 3103.70. The document is signed by Oscar C. Woodruff and M. Coffrin, Caledonia County Court assistant judges, dated Feb 8 1919 in St Johnsbury.
The piece recalls Lincoln's language mastery and mercy toward deserters, citing Seward's praise of Shakespeare and Pilgrim's Progress. It quotes Lincoln’s homage to the Bible and God amid war, and notes his perseverance through poverty. Congressman William M. Springer is mentioned as a source of a career anecdote.
In a White House afternoon, Stanton discusses a pardon for a deserter. Lincoln responds that he had decided to grant clemency before another plea, noting he only looked once at the tearful mother-in-law and the girl, labeled a “frail Madonna,” who would be a widow otherwise. The exchange centers on the mercy decision and personal motives.
Excerpt recounts Lincoln’s insistence that his paramount aim was to save the Union, not free slaves, and contrasts his stance with Horace Greeley’s 1863 critique. It notes Lincoln’s willingness to adjust views and the broader impact on emancipation and national endurance.
In a story recounted from Congress, Cox pressed Lincoln about Confederate raider John Morgan as he roamed Ohio. Lincoln praised Morgan’s humor, recalled Morgan seizing big mail envelopes for military use, and shared a tale of a self approved promotion he and Morgan endorsed to a lieutenant, expressing interest in meeting Morgan someday.
The entry catalogs notable dates from history including Abraham Lincoln born 1809 near Hodgensville Kentucky and death in 1865 Washington DC. It notes Daniel O Connell conviction 1844 in Dublin and Washington Farewell Address manuscript sale 1850 in Philadelphia. It mentions Emile Henry Paris cafe bombing 1894 Weihai Wei defeat 1895 and Marquis of Dufferin death 1902.
Having bought the Black smith Shop at the north end of Railroad Street, I am ready to do all kinds of repair work and horse-shoeing at lowest prices.
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