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Newspaper
The Evening Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1920
Page
4
A reader laments local letters advocating daylight saving and criticizes farmers schedules, arguing changing hours hurts rural workers. The writer jokes about burying trouble in Mexico, mocks other editorials, and suggests Montpelier to end Prohibition era debates.
The Caledonian Record notes the sixtieth wedding anniversary of Mr Balch and Mrs Abbie J Wallace Balch. It describes their life in the Moose River valley with views of the mountains, Balch’s gardening and beekeeping, and Mrs Balch’s long invalid but active role in the family. They were married in Concord in June 1860 by Rev Sewall and have no children. The couple are the last of a large family and are praised by friends for reaching this milestone.
George Roy won a $25 gold prize drawn at the Loyal Order of the Moose Grand Army hall in Wennes ser Hing. The event featured Mrs Wilkle's orchestra, an exhibition fox trot by James J Candlin and Miss Elaine, two songs, and a banjo performance. The dance followed the entertainment and attendees shared a lively evening.
An alumni banquet in Peacham drew attendees including Mr and Mrs W Hf Cart Maurice and Ruth Gibson and Mes Majaver Londellaulsen visiting Mrs J C Forte. Local laughter and stories highlighted the evening as families from North Ayegate attended.
An old advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for any cure not achieved by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. It touts 35 years of use, claims blood driven action on mucous surfaces, and promises general health improvements. Includes order details and Toledo Ohio supplier Cheney Co. listings.
Mr and Mrs Charles Chesley of Sheffield celebrated their golden wedding on June 2 with a family dinner at Harry A Chesleys home in St Johnsbury and an afternoon at Joe's Pond cottage. They were married June 2 1870, have lived in Sheffield 48 years, with three surviving children Harry A Chesley Lucius C Chesley and another son who died. The couple remains in good health as relatives offered heartfelt congratulations.
St Johnsbury locals attend Hanover game and Peek Courtyard event. Guests include Leavitts of Tay and Frenchs. Republican candidates Babbitt and Piddock visit as Enunelle studies Rosch Magneto systems. Brunelle to head auto service. Graves hosts employee banquet at Globe Theatre after final show. delegates named for a convention. Dance at Green Mountain hall Friday night with strong music. Market notes from Boston and New York feed.
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