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Newspaper
The Evening Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1920
Page
2
Fire losses in Vermont favor farm properties, with lightning or defective chimneys and heating apparatus causing about three quarters of farm losses. Proper lightning rod installation approved by the Company can greatly reduce lightning damage, and regular rates on farm buildings equipped with such systems are reduced by 10 percent.
Ruth Lucile Thurston wed Howatherett Cobb at her parents home on February 25 with only families present. A Dartmouth College deputation arrives March 6 for church events, music, lectures, and boy hikes. George M. Stocker funeral held amid storm. long obituary notes family ties and community members. Various town notices on meetings, plays postponed, illness updates, and local moves.
Fragments report births and rejoicings at Lynn Mass with Mrs Marol Somers and family. Mentions illnesses in households including Hirvison McLenghlin and Mir are both i, Mary Craig family. Notes sympathy for Mr and Mrs Ray Kinvran on death of Meine. Local visits and travel updates among Mabel Darling, Mary Hunt, and others. Ice conditions and local work progress also noted.
Sunday church services were canceled due to the pastor’s illness. A Grange social at Rt S Beattie’s home featured a bountiful dinner and sewing. Ladies Aid social at Clarence Lang’s home. Monroe A C ran to Lisbon to face the Independents, losing 27 to 18. Mrs James Moore and Mrs John Noy of East Barnet attended the Grange social at Robert Beattie’s. Edward Loiselle of Montpelier visited P E Blanchard. Maxine Griffin died after a month of spinal meningitis. Visits and illness noted among local families including Gibson, Moore, Bart, Hood, and Carter households.
A tradesman appeared before the magistrate on a charge of selling unwholesome articles for consumption. The charge was difficult to prove. Counsel for the defense spoke in a dignified tone about the business hours and whether the case could be renewed since that date.
Population era listing describes a fine home in the village center with barn and garage. Features include modern improvements, spiny water, 40 thousand feet of lumber, and 244 miles from the plain. Potential income noted of 100 dollars per month for a rooming house venture.
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