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Newspaper
The Evening Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1919
Page
1
Berlin reports indicate Bavarian Minister Auer gravely wounded with a grazing bullet near the heart while Paris notes Clemenceau rested after a tense day. Munich violence escalated as ten thousand workers marched into the city center amid looting and gunfire, edging toward civil war.
A coasting accident on Pine Hill near Fern street in Newport last night killed 10 year old Dean Gilchrist and seriously injured another boy. Seven youths were on a traverse when it veered, hitting a spike and causing a fatal leg wound while Henry Bouldman steered. Dean Gilchrist died within minutes. Maurice Alexander Arthur Flanders George Shufelt Howard Rowe Rupert Spencer were among other riders.
Henry J. Fuller of New York City was chosen to fill a vacancy on the American Bosch Magneto Corp board at a Boston meeting. He succeeds H. B. Benedict who resigned. Fuller holds multiple high level posts in Canadian and U S firms and serves on several financial and industrial boards.
The fourth mid-winter reunion of Scottish Rite Masons opened in Burlington with attendees from Vermont. Morning registration preceded afternoon degree work from Lodge of Perfection fourteenth degree. Music by Rutland quartet and orchestra, supper at the Temple, and social hour followed.
Dialogue features Mrs Smith scolding about high prices while Farmer Giles explains costs due to needing botanical zoological chemical names. Conversation highlights frustration over pricing in a rural exchange.
The St Johnsbury Lodge Elks annual ball drew 200 couples with elegant decoration and a late night program of 24 dances. Proceeds from intermission lunch supported Brighthope hospital free bed fund as members vowed to return next year. Frank G. Pierze, Bellows Falls businessman, died by suicide in his home after illness and despondency.
Alexander Dominic, a city newsboy, fractured a leg after running in front of Mrs. Frederick H. Wells limousine on Church street. The collision with a slowly moving car occurred as crowds filled the street. he was not seriously hurt.
An elderly couple in Vermont offers a $5,000 farm free and clear to a returning soldier. The 250 acre, encumbrance free property near Boston will keep 25 cows. The offer requires the recipient to have work experience and be physically able to manage the farm.
Hiram Irish, 76, longtime Bennington soldiers' home inmate since December 14 1904, died February 15 there. Born Colchester March 3 1843, he enlisted August 15 1862 in Company L first Vermont Cavalry, captured March 17 1863 and September 22 1863, mustered out June 21 1865. A carpenter by trade, he worked in Keene New Hampshire and once ran a bakery. He belonged to the G A R and the Masonic order.
Boyle Woolfolk's Vanity Fair played before a crowded Colonial house. Jack Trainor proved a witty, accomplished comedian not of slapstick type. The cast was well chosen and the show called the best musical of the winter. Jack Flippen in blackface drew applause and the Rogers sisters provided pleasing music. Scenic effects, especially Mr. Cattermore's Moorish villa, evoked further applause.
The report alleges a political assassination as Bavarian Premier is killed by Count Arcovalley amid a propaganda dispute. Wounding of a count is noted in the chaotic aftermath.
London reports note Viscount Bryce praising American aid in the war and urging continued Anglo American unity. He calls America suited to aid reconstruction at the Paris peace conference, particularly Armenia, while praising allied efforts and warning against German propaganda aimed at sowing dissension.
Burlington reports sugar makers respond to high prices by tapping trees with available buckets rather than expanding new equipment. Government embargo on utensils delayed production at Leader Evaporator. About 5 million maple trees in Vermont remain untapped, risking 2,500 tons of maple sugar and millions in potential revenue.
Charles R. Jamieson 64 longtime editor and publisher of the White River Junction Landmark died at home after a yearlong illness from Brights disease. A Morrisville native he came to White River Junction as a printer, later owned the Landmark for about 25 years. Survived by wife and three sons Horace Karl and Harry all involved with the paper.
Lougee and Smythe's store owner Miss Flossie Boutain spent Friday with friends in North Danville. A new play titled Freckles to be staged at the Colonial Friday night February 28 features music and songs by eminent Viennese composer Anatol Friedland.
The fourth annual Caledonia County Teachers Assoc meeting opened at the Academy with many visitors arriving from St. Johnsbury. Afternoon sessions featured talks on home and school ties by Miss Vaughn and remarks by Principal Davis and Dr. Poole. Payson Smith spoke at today’s morning program as Louis Gingras plans a street move, while praise for the play Freckles travels from other cities.
A sharp boy tells his father of encountering a deaf beggar in the street who had an odd speech pattern. The father objects while the boy notes the beggar’s missing middle finger.
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