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Newspaper
The Evening Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1920
Page
5
An advertisement claims lifelong constipation caused death for a person identified with address 49 Anderson St. Pabla Milines SD. It promotes a fruit-based remedy by Frout Activ, touting headaches and long suffering with constipation and offering Sea hos pills at 6 for $2.00 from TT. Limited Ogdensburg NY.
Newport locals record residents at home with grippe and on visits to Burlington Boston and Barton. Notable events include Mrs Annie and Mrs Knowlton visiting, a mission circle meeting with 26 ladies, a home cooked sale planned for March 20, and local remodeling projects. Five freight cars derailed at Newport Center delaying Boston-bound service but causing no injuries.
Robert vavie assisted by FP Davis hosted the Fortnightly club on St Patrick's Day afternoon. Guests received favors from a guest dressed as St Patrick. The decorated hall featured green banners and Trish flags. Lunch included rolls, ice cream, coffee, and a green themed display. Mrs H E Lane, Mrs Frances Tink, and others performed readings and songs. Prizes included a green carnation clipper. booby prizes and small plasters were given. Hostesses Mrs Pred Magnon and Mrs L M Page organized the event in the Assembly room.
A New York mother credits Goldine No 2 with stopping her five year old daughter’s bed wetting after doctors failed. She praises its kidney remedy claims and urges mothers to keep Goldine at home for children. The event includes a St Patrick day program with songs and refreshments.
A piano and violin recital by Mrs A J White and Miss Daley White drew over 100 guests on St Patrick s Day March 1 with festive decorations and gifts for Mrs White. Pupils performed in costume as Mike and Nora causing much merriment. a long list of students followed, each with paired names and captions.
Charle Sevella, welterweight champion of Vermont, defeated Joseph Lafond of Franklin, New Hampshire, in a rapid match before about 250 at Pastime Hall Newport Friday evening. Sevella won the first fall in 22 minutes with the body scissors, Lafond the second in seven with a toe hold, and Sevella captured the decisive fall in 62 minutes with the body scissors. The card opened with a flurry of speed as both wrestlers fought hard and rough.
Borella suffered a shoulder knock but continued, using strength to dominate Lafond. Lafond relies on arm lock and toe hold, yet Borella proved he can handle opponents near his weight. Dan Murray and Chasley Barber fought to a 48 minute draw in the prelim. Barby, cheered, is popular with Mrs Cushman of West Charleston.
The final Winter Chautauqua event at Newport School Hall drew a small audience despite competing attractions. Miss Helen Bean and Miss Kathleen Bean from Knoxville Tennessee performed as the Liberty Duo in a varied program of character sketches impersonations and songs after studying in Boston under noted instructors. Mrs Mamie Smith assisted at Annie Maloney's millinery shop during the event week.
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