John H. Nelson Dies in Barre After Long Granite Career
John H. Nelson died in Barre on a Saturday after a lifelong tenure in the granite trade. A St. Johnsbury native, he formed a long partnership with Michael Noonan, later leading a prominent Barre firm. He married Anne Comuskey in 1886 and left four children, with funeral services at St. Mowry’s Church and burial in Elmwood cemetery before interment in St. Johnsbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Nelson
Barre
Tinwick
I. Q
Michael
Mavpapet
Marie) Nelson
St. Johnsbury
Robert Tain
of Johnsbury
Basel
Michael Noonan
Coope
Th Corporation
Barve
Anne Comuskey
Foir
John T. Nelson
Mamie A
Carl J
Army Offers Chances for Enlistment
Sergt. Tomlingan at 41 Railroad Street announces enlistment and reenlistment opportunities in the motor transportation corps for men over 21 with a $400 quote. The War department also directs applicants for Signal Corps radio and telegraph operator work on the Washington Alaska military cable and telegraph system through Sergt. Tomlingson's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sergt
Tomlingan
Railroad Street
Motor Transportation Corps
War Department
Tomlingson
Signal Corps
Washington
Alaska
Sargent Undergoes Successful Appendectomy in Local Hospital
Sargent was taken to Rhisghtlock hospital Westlesfly after an appendectomy operation. The procedure was very successful and he rested comfortably. The sudden attack occurred while he played with the Sargent Bros. ovchestyn at the yenytory on Tuesday evening. Local updates note community events including a church talk by J S Buttes and a maples sugar packing by George Coy, plus a resignation of Rev C C St Clare from Maynsville pastorate to join Wetherben Mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Carlyle
Lemls
Methodist Brotherhood
Tao
Heandan
Mr. Carr
C. C. St. Clare
Ohysbury Academy
Mavnsville
First Presbyterian Church
Port Meny
Department of Industrial Relations
Wetherben
Shennan & Company
Eide Leoniy Petersen
Ding
Grand Army Hall
Wilkie
Wells River
Bill Teavy
St. Johnsbury Academy
St. Johnsbury Center
Mise Tourtelotte
Mr. Smith
Death of Orris Paddock Hastings in Minneapolis
Orris Paddock Hastings died at her Minneapolis home on March 20 at age 84. Born June 14 1863 in Paddock Village she taught music at St Johnsbury Academy and Newbury Seminary before moving to Laconia and later Waitsfield. She married Hon. J. H. Hastings in 1892 and resided in Minneapolis for the past decade. She remained connected with St Johnsbury and the local musical life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orris Paddock
Hastings Orris Paddock
J. H. Histings
Minneapolis
Paddock Village
John
Charlotte (Lovell) Paddock
Harvlin
Charles
J. Albert Paddock
St. Johnsbury Academy
Old
St. Johnsbury
Dent
Obituary for Joseph G. Shufelt in South Walpole
Joseph G. Shufelt died Monday evening March 22 at his son Clinton P. Shufelt’s home in South Walpole. He was 4 years 4 months and 28 days old and was interred at Lyndon Center Vermont. He is survived by two daughters Mrs. P Q Mandigo of Canada and Mrs. Frank J. Moore of Quincy Mass, and four sons Clinton P of South Walpole Albert E of Brooklyn Arthur M of Norfolk and Thomas N of Medford Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph G. Shufelt
Clinton P. Shufelt
South Walpole
Iterment
Lyndon Center
Mb Shufelt
P.Q. Mandigo
Canada
Frank J. Moore
Quincy
Mass
Clinton P
Albert E
Brooklyn
N. Y
Arthur M
Norfolk
Thomas N
Monthly Meeting of Local W. C. T. U.
The W. C. T. U. met at the Methodist church on Saturday March 20. Mrs. Elsie M. Harvey led devotionals and Mrs. Kate M. Ruggles presided. Reports were read, a Girls' Community Club letter discussed, and a Christian Citizenship note read. A new member, Mrs. Lottie Bean, joined. A paper on The Conservation of Youth was presented by Mrs. J. El Roy. The meeting urged continued temperance education in schools. The executive board to meet Friday at 2 1 0 o'clock at Mrs. Harvey’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Elsie M. Harvey
Kate M. Ruggles
Lottie Bean
Mra. J. EL Roy
America
Elsie Harvey
Ofelock
Miss Bingham Heads Y M C A Local Drive
Miss Bingham leads a Vermont Y M C A local drive to organize a vocational information group for young women. A committee of educators and college officials will act as a clearinghouse on training schools and opportunities, meeting in early April with Florence Jackson of the Boston Bureau to speak at Middlebury College and the University of Vermont.
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Vermont ¥. M. C. A. Corneilé
S Corpation
Follo Chapman
Wol
Wasson Hoan
University of Vermont
Marion Thompson
Burlington
Eleanor Ross
Middlebury College
Ivey
A. Linderholm
Kath
Prine Bingham
St. Johnsbury
Bessie Cudworth
Montpeli
Mirtha Pratt
Bennington
Spe
Florence Jackson
Women's Exhestions and Industrial Union
Boston
Danderine Promises Hair Beauty Boost
Advertisement claims Danderine restores life color brightness and abundance to hair. It promotes a 35 cent bottle available at drug stores to freshen the scalp and prevent thinning and falling hair with a stimulating tonic effect.
Fruitatives Promote Health Product Claim Ad
An advertisement features William H. Ostrander of Ogdensburg N Y claiming paralysis on the right side since April 80th improved after using Fruitatives. It promotes Fruitatives with pricing and mail order details from Frutatives Limited, Ogdensburg N Y.
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Geast St
Berraro
N.Y
WM. H. Ostrander
Frutatives Limited
Ogdensburg N.Y
Newport Woman's Club Discusses School Problems
Newport Woman's Club hears from Supt. Hamilton on modern teaching methods and the need for a new high school to expand courses in music, domestic science and industrial arts. Ruth Annis explains Palmer Method. Hazel Gates outlines Industrial Arts. Doris Philps sings and advocates strong school singing programs.
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Doris Philps
Huse Gates
Hamilton
Gates
Walker
Barre
Exubitiea
Hilleges
M Hillewits
Ruth Annis
Palmer
Hazel Gates
Newport
Misa Haisy White
Oteliestea
M. Arken
Norman Lothrop
Vernal Howen
Preston Lee
Norman Tice
Everett Bernard
Walter Dailey
Early Sugar Making In This Vicinity
Farmers began sugar operations this week though sap runs are limited by deep frost in many orchards. George C. Cary reported 150 pounds from his Spoysae farm North Danville pipe system, with many yet to harvest. Prices are expected to rise as the season develops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Cary
Spoysae
North Danville
Local Notices From Newport on Mrs Kay and Miss Juidkins
Mrs L F Kay receives care from nurse Miss Gertie Moyrill. Miss Pered Juidkins departed Wednesday for St Johnsbury to spend her vacation.
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Newport
L. F. Kay
Gertie Moyrill
Pered= Juidkins
St. Johnsbury
No Third Term for Wilson Urged in House
In Washington on March 25 Rev. Humphreys of Mississippi urged Pres. Wilson to announce he will not seek a third term. He advocated a one term limit for presidents. In Maine delegates were elected who favor Wood. four Republican delegates unpledged to back Gen. Wood.
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Wilson
Washington
House
Rev
Humphreys
Mississippi
Pres. Wilson
Maine
Bangor
Marvel
Gen
Woo
Vermont Firm Declares Stock Dividend From Surplus
Mead Manufacturing Company of Burlington plans to issue 400 shares of stock at 100 dollars each from surplus and undivided profits, raising capital from 50 000 to 100 000. Directors CL Woodbury George M Pawepe and B PL Woodbury signed the affidavit filed with the Secretary of State.
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Vermont Company
Vermont Corporation
United States Supreme Court
Mead Manufacturing Company of
Rulingon
Secretary of State
Cl, Woodbury
George M. Pawepe
Ant B
Woodbury
Held for Violating Prohibition Orders
Fred Webster Grant was held on prohibition violation charges after being found living under an assumed name in St Johnsbury. He allegedly failed to provide support for his wife and two children while working at a scale factory and other jobs. An officer from Lynn arrived to fetch him for transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Webster Grant
Offer Wallace
Charles A. ‘Alby
Lymn Mass
Grant
St. Johnsbury
Lynn
American Legion Ball Seeks Support and Ford Car Prize
The American Legion boys urge strong community backing for their first public affair, offering a Ford touring car as an incentive for ticket buyers. They emphasize effort over charity and call on citizens to purchase at least one ticket. East Barnet notes Helen Gammell and her son visiting Mrs. Mary Hoffman in Lyndon, and William Main leaving for Danville after finishing work here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Badter Bal
Legion
Jevery Cititem
East Barnet
Helen Gammell
Exlwin
Mary Hoffman
Lyndon
William Main
Danville
Diamond Dyes Color Card Promises Rich Fade-Resistant Hues
An advertisement proclaims Diamond Dyes can restore faded outfits and dye various fabrics including dresses, blouses, stockings, and draperies. It promises a simple method with an instruction booklet and color card, urging customers to consult their druggist for matching colors and lye techniques.
Naturalization Court Opens April 2 and 3
The United States District Court will hold naturalization sessions at the County Court House on Friday April 2, 1920 at nine in the forenoon and Saturday April 4, 1920 at ten in the forenoon. An alien honored discharged from naval or military service may appear, file petition, and be naturalized. Bring discharge and two witnesses. No residence proof or fee required.
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County Court House
Itis
Naval
United
Fridny
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Army
Gond
Percy Fo
H. E. Somers
Local News
Newport Business Directory
S. W. F. Hamilton
Campbell
W. C. Brown
M. D. Part
Main Street
Harry F. Hamilton
Campbell Hospital
Gilman's Block
E. H. Howe
Howe & Stowe Real Estate
Root's
Teo H. McIver
D. C
Renihan
Block
Newport, Vt
Fuller
Williamson
Miss Bingham
Premier Theatre
Bearcat
Harold Floyd
Shirley Mas
Charlie Chaplin
Ada Pleasat Burroughs Orchestra
Newport Woman's Club
American Legion
C. A. Briggs CO
Cambridge, Mass
Briggs’ Boston Wafers
John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co
United Funds
Insurance In Force
I, Mass
E Company
James G. Murphy
Newport, Vermont
Vermont
Charlie Borella
del Young Jordan
Ringside
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