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Newspaper
The Evening Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1919
Page
3
A fragment recounts Nettie, a woman in the Navy, finding herself in an unexpected situation during a company event at night, with references to a national party and a form. The text is damaged and fragmented, offering limited readable details.
A young man calling himself Gus Hempel of Gloversville New York came to Rutland seeking to book John McCormack for a concert. A local tip revealed the scam and similar attempts in other towns. No charges were filed, the man was lectured, and his travel fare to Jersey City was paid. McCormack was touring the Far West.
Saturday, June 14, 1919 notes many visitors and residents in town. Miss Vern Chase and Miss Sarah Livingston call on locals. numerous trips to Concord, Groton, Danville, and Boston appear. A sizeable dance at Leclerc’s Hall hosts seventy couples. Several residents travel for legal business, work, or summer stays, with updates on health and jobs.
Leonard Dodge of Woodsville passed through on Thursday en route to Barton. Mrs. Colby visits Passumpsic to summer with daughter Mrs. Willard. Mrs. George Smith of Peacham, here to see husband in Brightlock hospital. Several locals and out of town visitors dine and attend dances. Church notes list Rev Poole’s morning service and first of two sermons on The Way to Use the Lord's Day.
Lunenburg hosts visits and illness news including James Beattie guest of Mrs Spaulding. Kenneth Turner convalescing after surgery in Langaster. pink lady slippers found nearby. Community figures Mrs Temple and Mrs Dodge motor to St Johnsbury. Frank Carpenter of Concord visits Heights House. Various residents attend to family illnesses, farm work, and social calls across Langaster, Littleton, South Lanenburg, and St Johnsbury with cordial updates on health and movements.
The salaries of Ludlow grade teachers rise to 18 dollars per week, up from 16 dollars. Rural school teachers also gain a two dollar weekly increase, marking a uniform raise across districts.
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