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Newspaper
The Evening Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1920
Page
4
A violent day in St Johnsbury ends with a murder and a fatal self-inflicted death. The town, normally quiet, reels from the shock as details trickle out about the crime and its aftermath. Local notices of selling jobs appear amid the chaos as reporters piece together what happened.
Donors of prizes attend the prize contest with a page one note listing performers and selections. The program includes operatic pieces from Rigoletto along with poems and dramatic readings. Judges include Lemuel Hastings and H Tailey with several local principals and a Dartmouth connection noted. The event features an Academy Orchestra and a notable display of readings.
A short advertisement claims applying drops of Freezone on a corn or callus stops pain instantly. It promises easy removal without fuss, saying the corn lifts away with fingers once treated. The copy emphasizes quick, simple relief and no humbug.
On account of sickness must sell at once a town restaurant with good profits and very low price. Also bargains on a pool room and a barber shop in good locations with possible hiring. You can run pool hall yourself. A B Dow 12 Eastern Ave Village Property of all Kinds.
Lyndonville reports a lively week with the Orientals dance in Music Hall drawing a good crowd and a Thursday lecture by Professor Frank Dixon on Democracy tools. Local moves include residents relocating between Concord Sutton and Arlington with health concerns noted for Harold Coburn and Mrs Coburn. The Liberty Society whist parties benefit St Peter's church, and Montpelier show hall trusteeship changes mark civic activity as the big Elke Ball in St Johnsbury is billed as this year’s record breaker.
Adloriska advertised a simple glycerine and buckthorn bark mixture claimed to relieve gas in the stomach and on the bowels. The remedy purportedly cleanses foul matter from the stomach, prevents constipation, and can act instantly, with a testimonial from a man relieved after five years of indigestion.
The funeral of Fred Dubie, Lyndonville barber, who died Monday, was at St Sylvester Church Barre. Ex soldiers sounded taps at the grave. pallbearers included Clarence LaDue Edward Vigneault Princis Charron Oliver Ouilette and Baril Bemis. Community notices list veterans, council members and Cottage residents with illnesses and club activities.
J H Sanborn of Enfield NH visited St Johnsbury on dam project business for Electric Com prank. Harvis wired from Pasadena indicating arrival Wednesday. Inquiries note Haris and wife delighted by blooming vases as the city hosts a grand Elks ball at Armor Friday February 1st.
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as a guaranteed fadeless color for wool, silk, linen, cotton and blends. It claims the Direction Book guides users to dye over any base color without mistake and offers color matching advice via a druggist.
The Equal Suffrage Club will hold a meeting at the Woman's Club House this evening with an attractive program provided. The weather turned frigid with temperatures dropping to 30 below zero. Local residents abroad in Florida and California are greeted with congratulations. Mrs. James Kennefield left for Boston for a few days and Jack Hinch returned from Springfield.
Relief comes instantly from one dose and a schedule of up to three doses every two hours to break a severe cold. The ad claims the first dose clears blocked nostrils eases head congestion and stops nose running while easing headache feverishness sneezing and soreness. It touts prompt relief, affordable cost, and that the medicine acts without assistance and tastes nice.
Because of the illness of Mr. Cook our team will not call at your house on Friday.
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