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Newspaper
The Evening Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1919
Page
3
Local items list residents ill at home including Harry Gregory and James Psing. Visitors and travelers noted with domestic movements, weddings and travel from Springfield to Wells River, Manchester, Lyndon, Burlington, and Lunenburg. Community figures and relatives appear in a string of short notices.
The Vermont Senate debated attorney general expenditure bills. Warren R. Austin faced critique for a $2800 fee while Attorney General Barber era fees were called unjustified. A deputy attorney general post was rejected 18 to 0 and banks investing in federal farm loan bonds advanced to the House. The House passed two measures and adjourned amid "hot air" sessions.
The text outlines a Fourth That plan for a general government uniting factions that have surrendered to the All-Russian Government. It calls for immediate organization and a mandate to summon an All-Russian Constituent Assembly. It also mentions the original Gag Rule restricting printing of slavery related petitions and resolutions from May 1886, later abolished.
Thackeray quotes how life contains powerful feelings in short spans. The message notes that certain life periods pack deep emotion into fleeting weeks and are later recalled as bridges between youth and adulthood.
Miss Annie B Daniels visits Orleans staying with Mrs J H Brown. Gordon Joslyn just discharged from the army visits his parents and wife and plans to return to Greenfield Massachusetts about March 1 for work. The funeral of Asa Buck was held at his residence Thursday at one and burial followed in West Glover. Much sympathy is expressed for the family. Mr and Mrs G J Gross have been visiting Mrs Gross brother in Montpelier for several days.
Carl Hovey of Lafayette Street, Lafayetteville, is on a ten day furlough to visit relatives in East St. Johnsbury. He served with Co. BE, 58th Infantry, 4th Division, landed in London May 21, arrived France May 28, fought near Chateau Thierry, was wounded in the foot and helmet, received Red Cross care, later at Base Hospital No. 3 in Savenay. He sailed from Brest January 11, arrived New York January 21, went to General Hospital No. 10 in Boston, and plans return to hospital care after brief leave with hopes of discharge in a month. Mrs. Hovey accompanies him to Boston.
West Danville notes list visits and social activity. Mrs Gilbert Hastings hosts the Ladies' Aid meeting on Thursday February 13 with supper to be served. Several residents are mentioned visiting relatives in Barnet Cabot Marshfield St Johnsbury and Danville.
Stowe high school closed as teachers refused to work until the board apologizes for encouraging pupil insubordination last Friday. Several SHS basketball players were suspended for curfew violations, and Principal Metcalf ruled the team non sanctioned while the board allegedly did not sustain the ruling.
Charles Kuiter of 112 Main street is confined to the house by illness. Mrs. Marion Spear's friends will be glad to learn that she is able to sit up. Mrs. Ella Russell from Barre is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. 4. B. Hicks. Mrs. L. Rousseau of Bartop and Mrs. Z. A. Gaudette of Lyndonville were visitors here Thursday.
Miss Grace Tyndall returns to her Grammar School after a week’s absence due to her sister’s illness and will miss several weeks. Mrs Hayes substitutes. Local residents note candidates for rural mail carrier in Hardwick and a sanatorium visit in Burlington. The town team beat the Junior high, followed by a social. Sermon at Congregational church titled Roosevelt the Man drew a good audience. Mrs J H Barrington recovers from illness. Mrs Clara Fay visits from Westford. Mrs John Garven injures arm in a fall. Elsie Atwell visits St. Johnsbury relatives. Dr A B Turner lectures on Watch Your Step at Town Hall. The Greensboro Entertainment Course will feature The Venetians, a high class musical group. Auction at Cuthbertson Bros. store. Louis Kesselman in Battle Creek for winter treatment. Mrs Frank Dow cares for Mrs Della Hartson with influenza. BARNET Farm Bureau meeting to hear Alvin W Flint Friday.
The text promotes kidney focus and digestive health to delay old age and prolong life. It urges continued use of a treatment and capsules for vitality, claiming organs purge poisons and restore vigor, with refunds offered on purchase.
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