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Newspaper

The Weekly Caledonian

Location

Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1919

Page

5

A Ripple for Three Years Promises Restored Health

A man from Lorne Ontario, confined to bed for over a decade due to rheumatism, describes his trial with Fruit-A-Tives. After taking the product, his health improved steadily, enabling him to walk miles daily. The ad promotes Pratt-A-Tives Limited and lists price and dealer details.

Lorne Ont J Cvn Wilk Alexandei Munro Rex Hox Pratt-A-Tives Limited Oudensblrg

Local Congregation Welcomes New Monroe Pastor

Rev Mehard Smith of Lawrence Mass has arrived as pastor at Monroe and North Monroe. His wife and son are due this week. Neighbors and families including Rev and Mrs C L Carter from Auburn visited, with Boston trips to witness events. Various locals, such as Mrs Emma Aiken and Mrs Etta Short, visited St Johnsbury and Brockton relatives, and several residents planned weekend trips or held family gatherings.

Mehard Smith Lawrence Mass North Monroe C. L. Carter Auburn Henry Page Lean Hall Boston Merle Bishop Laconia Vade Feeeman Johnson Walter Carson St. Johnsbury Ben W. E. Emery Esther Frazer Robert Beattie Henry Smith Woodsville A. F. Kimball Barnet PB. Blanchard Emma Aiken Etta Short Johnahing George Gibson Bridgeport Conn Ida Nelson Martin Turner Tharnet J. Astle Brockton Mais Loly Beattie Weaisville Eugene Bedell Grace Reainard Perley Emery

Foley Cathartic Tablets Promoted In 19th Century Ad

An old advertisement extols Foley Cathartic Tablets as a all purpose bowel cleanser and stomach aid. It claims to remedy indigestion biliousness bad breath bloating gas and constipation and includes a customer testimonial from Wm C E Bielke of Hancock Michigan praising their effectiveness.

C. E. Bielke Hancock Mich Stout Boise

Army in Germany letters describe Coblenz life and views

Lieutenant Howald B Hardy details lodging at 85 Mainzer Strasse in Coblenz near the Rhine. He notes American control, billets in German homes, and a prosperous city with well kept streets and intact structures. He discusses German food shortages, French destruction, and the war's broader implications with reflections on England and the United States.

Hoedy Feef A. L. Hardy Hardy St. Johnsbury Academy Howald B. Hardy Coblenz Germany Cobleng Tt Ik Mainzer Strasse Mainger Strasse Germain City Rhine Dickmaty Army of Occupation Louse Jooks Carnegie New York Dante Troves America France Chateau -Thierry Rheims Dorothy Verdun England Paris Uhe Hick

Community Notes From Wheeeock and Lyndon Area Auction

At the Dana auction last Saturday a good crowd attended and things went well though the 11 acre lot above the church remained unsold. Rev J W Burgin of Lyndon Center conducted services last Sunday and will return next Sunday at 1 am. Kenert Barber and wife welcomed a son born last Thursday. George Bickford traveled to Barton to visit relatives. Homer Bennett and wife plan to move to the Gerry place they bought last fall. Mrs Frank Scraton is improving and dresses herself again. Ed Brown and sister Mrs Willey hosted visitors from Sutton. Sugar making continued for those who had not yet gathered buckets. George Weed and family visited A F Weed. Mrs Shorey spent two weeks with her son and wife then visited St Johnsbury to see her daughter Mrs Flood. Tadies Union social and supper last Friday was well attended and netted the society.

Dana G. A. Roberts J. W. Burgin Lyndon Center Kenert Barber George Bickford Barton Homer Bennett Gerry Place Frank Scraton Ed Brown Sutton Lune Tagae Shaw Weenal Thom Britains Nichols He Hi Infantry Supply Co Haat Wepords Mercy Mallett Charlotte and Paul Loy Harry Silsby Frank Silshy Hucley Cowles Lys Dongilly M. J .Bowker Hawker Tursday Urwin Baleh Garrity Walder Fitzdale Len Ne Hartshorn Ferya Lewis Jod Whittuny Jefferson M.wr. Bell Bellview South Leanerburg Misa Julia R. White Lancaster A.D. Nichols W.W. Phelps Pred Curdee Guildhall Davies Reading Mass Goulwin St. Johnsbury Plymouth Creamery Company Lunenburg Fred Will King Boston Lud M.C Prink Lane Littleton Clara Nieholy Trone Bull Nellie Parkar Fitssalo Fred Curtix Clinton Hartyhorn Leon Conrad Tassie Hartshorn Henry and Mix Jaanie Hartshorn West Have Conn Pincay G. W. Douglas Riverside Cemetery Marshall M. Stocker Heights House S. F. Claflin Manchester Brown J. J. Bowker

Local Happenings In East Burke And Lyndonville

East Burke Mrs Bosaw of Swanton visits and stays with her son-in-law Mr Shute who finished work for J Webster Magnunl Borvington had a 21st birthday party with dancing games and gifts Maynard is wished many returns. Mrs John Stafford of Lyndonville visited Mr and Mrs John Thrown H E Jenkin from Speedwell Farm visited at PS Harris Warren Knapp and Freeman Kidder of St Johnsbury visited Charles Knapp Mrs J Q Angell visited Lyndonville Monday Mary Helden confined to bed Ladies Aid raised funds Friday night for parsonage repairs papering and painting Curtis Harvey returning from overseas has gone to New York Lady’s Aid meets Wednesday with Mrs A G Gilbert

John Thrown H. E. Jenkin Speedwell Farma Harris Warren Knapp Freeman Kidder St. Johnsbury Charles Knapp J. Q Angell Lyndonville Mary Helden Curtis Harvey Rt. Harvey New York U. S. Army George Cole L. T. Frasier A. G. Gilbert

Universalist Church Drive Surpasses Pledge Goals

The Church of the Messiah conducted a pledge drive that exceeded estimates and previous years. Total pledges and donors more than doubled, funding higher operating costs and supporting a salary increase for the minister.

Church of the Messiah

Doctor Fairbanks Made Citizen of France for Work

Dr J Charlotte Fairbanks of St Johnsbury earned citizenship of France and a gold medal from Luzancy municipality for leading medical work in a war torn village. Eight American women, led by Dr M Louise Hurrell, served at Luzancy Hospital aiding diverse regional populations near Soissons and Chateau-Thierry. medals and a painting were presented amid speeches by local officials, with gifts to the unit and mayor.

France Luwaney St. Johnsbury Welldstown J. Charlotte Fairbanks Luzaney Sureon Ameenn Murpuree FB Samgster Siites M. Louise Hurrell Col Swen Bentley New York City Soissons Chateau-Thier- Ry Medaille Militaire Ean Henri Dubois Charlotte Fairbanks Luzancy M. Chalomon Sous- Prefet Congress United States Sous-Prefret Jena Pairbanks America Marne Marse

Lunenburg Notes From Town And Surroundings

Lunenburg reports spring arrives with visits from relatives and neighbors. Local efforts push War Bond and community projects, including a proposed creamery plant and town hall gathering. Deaths include Private Tassie Hartshorn after illness. community mourns at Riverside cemetery.

Hospital Morgue Doctor Furloughs in London Visit

Dr Fairbanks of the hospital morgue is on furlough in London visiting her brother Robert N Fairbanks and plans to return next month. The unit will relocate to Blaren court where German prisoners have built barracks with 75 beds for the American medical unit. She expects to stay until September before resuming practice in St Johnsbury.

Fairbanks London Robert N. Fairbanks Blarencourt St. Johnsbury 1

Vermont Senator Roberts 74 Fights Drug Charge Link to 1917 Murder

Robert, 74, of Shelburne, Vermont, a State Senator and drug representative, reportedly died. His wife and daughter said he served in the Senate and marked a 50th wedding anniversary. Adjournment postponed as prosecutors seek new evidence tied to July murder case. testimony could yield 10 to 15 years for manslaughter. A church built by parishioners, Adams Shore Evangelical, was dedicated in Quincy, Mass, with Rev. Clarence W. Smith formerly Montpelier pastor leading the movement.

Orze N Robert Shel Inurne Vermont Islature al Satur Clarence W. Smith Quincy Mass Adams Shore

Newfane R R Criticism and local cases spill into reports

A Newfane inquiry into Vermont Railroad service on the Wort River branch draws officials and citizens. Earlier items record a $20,000 breach of promise award to Miss Anna Dyey, a $40,000 claim won by a hotel operator, Summers, and a North Peach hotel fire. An assault on Srene Cloutier, a nurse association forming in Middlebury, and a Bellows Falls robbery scheme involving phantom money are also noted in this compact chronicle.

Newfane Wort River Genral Vermont Brattlehany Board of Trade Sone Newtite Xeheilie Dewey Anna Hyer Rutlanil W Chares Pyar Dyey Liawrence Lawrence Srene Cloutier South Franklin Sleuthier Ben Frontley North Peay McRe G. P. Gilbert Faiven Vermont Middlebury

Mill Ends Deal Tied to Rutland Company Rights

A lumber business report notes a large deal with the Prank W Trombetta Co of Rutland securing rights to cut all remnants from the Mill Co in Hartland Maine. The sale priced bundles at 4.88 dollars each with a 60 yard lot and delivered terms.

Trombetta Co Bank Connection Land Mill Co Hartland Maine

Fragmented OCR Summary From Local Page

Partial readable lines mention company names and personal names in a damaged page segment. No clear event or outcome is stated. The text hints at a business or legal notice with entities and individuals but lacks coherent context.

Memorial medal for wartime amends at public meeting

In a late evening gathering at a local hall, officials announced a memorial medal to honor contributions amid wartime service. The event featured reflections on civic effort and a tribute to veterans, with plans for a formal ceremony in the coming weeks.

Bayer Iit Meine HOLT

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