Wells River Notes and Obituary Fragment
Wells River community notes recount the death of Martha Adams of Waltham Massachusetts from pneumonia and funeral details. The column lists local visits, church activities, society meetings, and a Burlington ministers conference with Rev Donald Fraser slated to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tourtellat
U. S. Bureau of Education
Washington, D. C
Nelson Bailey
Martha Adams
George H. Adams
Waltham
Masa
Harald
New York
John Adams
Mixs Roxy Adams
Carl Marey
Metropolitan Insurance Co
Douglass
Harry Smith
Richard Batten
East Ryegate
the Sunbeams
Woodsville
H. Crabtree
Jalkiille
P. Q
Atten
Alexander Cochran
Richard Fitzgerald
Me. Jeavitt
Montpelier
C. J. Bailey
Groton
George H. Cross
St. Johnsbury
Smith
Lee Blanchard
I. N. Hall
Ella J. Clark
Ernest Clark
Lewie
George Cochrane
Ryegate
D. N
New York Harbor Strike Impacts Harbor Craft Delays
About 15,000 marine workers joined a strike today affecting New York Harbor. Ferryboats steam lighters tow boats coal barges and grain boats were expected to be tied up. disruption threatened food and coal supplies in New York City.
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New York
Jan
New York City
State Forest Purchase Joins 6000 Acre Goslani Tract in Vermont
Chief Forester W G Hastings announces Vermont closes a deal to buy about 6000 acres known as the Goslani Tract near Lanesboro along the Montpelier and Wells River Railroad. The purchase aims to demonstrate sound forest care, reclaim desolated land, and generate revenue for future operations.
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Montpelier
W. G. Hastings
State Forestry Department
State of
Vermont
Lanésboro
Montpelier and
Wells River
Goslant
Forestry Department
Mansfield
Camel's Hump
Earnines
Althines
Vermont Bar Association Elects New Officers
At the annual Vermont Bar Association meeting in Montpelier on January 9 officers were elected. President John G. Sargent of Ludlow. first vice president Edward C. Mower of Burlington. second vice president David B. Porter of St. Johnsbury. third vice president John C. Sherburne of Randolph. secretary Guy W. Hill of St Johnsbury. treasurer and librarian E. M. Harvey. Board of Managers includes Robert Healey of Bennington, C. W. Hill, John G. Sargent, E. Marvey, J. W. Harvey of Brattleboro, Aaron H. Grout of Newport, Elmer H. Johnson of St. Albans.
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Caledonian
Montpelier
The
Vermont Bar Association
John G. Sargent
Ludlow
V. P
Edward C. Mower
Burlington
David B. Porter
St. Johnsbury
John C. Sherburne
Randolph
Guy W. Hill
Treas
E. M. Har
Vey
Board of Managers
Robert Healey
Bennington
C W. Hill
E.marvey
J. W. Harvey
Brattleboro
Aaron H. Grout
Newport
Elmer H. Johnson
St. Albans
Red Cross receives donation and notes Danville membership
Danville’s Red Cross branch reports a $25 donation from Robert J. McGill, the proceeds of a recent North Danville dance. The town’s membership drive adds 458 new members to the local roll.
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The
Red Cross
Robert J. McGill
North Danville
Danville
Campaign to open next Sunday for Near East relief
Special to the Caledonigny White River Junction Vermont launches a drive to raise sixty thousand dollars for relief in Armenia Syria Greece and other Near Eastern countries. Roland E Stevens state chairman urges persistent giving noting America's wealth and duty to help suffering families abroad. If each resident gives twenty cents the target would be reached though participation will vary.
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Caledonigny
White River Junction
Roland E. Stevens
Near East
America
Vermont
Red Cross
K. of C
Salvador
Armenia
Syria
Greece
Forde
Revolution in Berlin sparks civil war spread
Reports describe a socialist takeover in Berlin with heavy casualties as upheaval spreads across Germany. Separate Burlington Vermont notes show a late 1918 butter scoring event with top honors and emphasis on pasteurization and starter in dairies.
St Johnsbury Farm Bureau forms ten member community committee
The St Johnsbury community committee of the Caledonia County Farm Bureau met Tuesday to organize a ten member committee and plan a year of work. D C Washburn A J Higgins Chaves Weeks Gardiner Grady Homer Shattuck E H Hallett A F Lawrence S L Grant lead projects including corn variety tests fertilizer tests farm accounts pig club and membership drive with county agent Wood and assistant leader Carrigan present. A countywide program and upcoming February annual meeting to finalize the plan were discussed.
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St Johnsbury
Caledonia County Farm Bureau
D. C. Washburn
A. J. Higgins
Chaves ‘Weeks
Gardiner Grady
Homer Shattuck
E. H. Hallett
A. F. Lawrence
S. L. Grant
Grant
Shay
Weeks
Grady
Lawrence
Ett
Wood
Wd. E. Carrigan
New York Legislature Announces Standing Committees in 1919
Albany Jan 9 The standing committees of the 1919 New York Legislature were announced. A key surprise is Senator Davenport of Oneida elected as a daily candidate and named chairman of the Senate taxation committee overseeing the Sheppard amendment ratification. Louis Martine heads the judiciary committee in the Assembly.
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Albany
New York
Davenport
Oneida
Senate
Louis Martine
Ed Dry
German Revolution and Berlin Crisis Looms
Paris dispatches report the Ebert Schiedemann government overthrown as extremists seize Berlin. Spartacans control key sites while Noske plans division forces to retake the capital amid spreading civil war in the Rhineland and Bavaria. Casualties in Berlin are heavy.
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Spartacus Party
Germany
Rhenish Provinces
Bavaria
Paris
Ebert-Schiedemann
Berlin
Spartacans
Gustave Noske
Rhenish
Williams Guilty Verdict After Deliberation in Vermont Case
Montpelier Jan 8 The Williams case went to the jury after two days of arguments and a clear charge by Judge Zed v. Stanton. The jurors returned a guilty verdict about 11 p m and Judge Stanton will pronounce sentence later today.
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Horace
Earl R. Davis
J. Ward Carver
Graham
Williams
Frank M. Plumley
Plumley
Stanton
Vermont Legislature Opens With Heated Speaker Vote
Montpelier January session begins as Charles Dana of New Haven wins the House speaker race 161 of 237. Senate elects Martin S. Vilas president pro tem 21 to 9. M Page secretary. Milliward C. Taft assists. Rev Joseph Hamilton chaplain. Julius A. Wilcox chosen House clerk. Rev Jani H. Wills re-elected chaplain. Bert E. Cole among legislators. Capt Nathaniel C. Twining slated to replace Rear Admiral View stor Blue as Texas commander.
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West
Joseph Hamilton
Fitzgerald
Norwich
Durkee Duxbury
Stratton
Jones
Weathersfield
Bert E. Cole
Sor
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Woman's Missionary Society
A. T. Davis
Sykes
Donal Fraser
Florence Crabtree
Jolliette
P. G
Ladies' Art Society
Red Crass Rooms
E. Clark
Donald Fraser
Ond Treas
Samuel Hutchins
George E. Randall
Nettie Vincent
Annie Thomas
Addie Perkins
Cora Myers
James Mills
Goldie Smith
Adelle Bailey
Clarence Miller
Dean Godey
Leonard Smith
Frank George
Miss Baldwin
Flora Goss
Edgar Stanley
Daniel Farwell
New York Harbor
Fairbanks Athletic Association
Bartain's Alleys
Logan
Jay
Fournier
Colman
Bal
State Forest
Goslani
Tis
Washington
Mineola
E.P. Weller
Royal Plying Corps
Stelwenfels
Rhine
BAR Association
Gleason
Clarica Adams
Bowlie
Temple
Daniels
Palmer
Howard
Perry
Adams
Palmer Ng
Iil
Pike
Pope
Carr
Doyle Cape Es
Seer Eee
Caledonia County
E. C. Hillis
North Montpelier
F. S. Morse
Dan—ville
London
Great Britain
British
Royal Air Force
Nerey
iCaledonia Farm Bureau
St. Johnsbury Bay
France
Arthur Heon
St. Jo
Mr. Heon
Evening Man
NEW York Shipping
Wilson
Allied Nations
Lord Robert Cicil
Earl Reading
United States
Clemenceau
Venizelos
Baker
Railroad Administration
Army
Navy
Robert Cecil
Echo de Paris
Italy
MR. Williams
Legislature
Nathaniel C. Twining
Stac
If Srms
Viewstor Blue
Jship
Texas
Admiral Blue
Cet
Bureau of Navigation
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