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Newspaper
The Weekly Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1919
Page
4
Bt. Johnsbury Caledonian W. D. Pelley Publishing Co Inc St Johnsbury Vermont shows mail matter of second class and lists six months and one year subscription terms to any address.
A statement on the death of Andrew Carnegie praises him as a king of steel and leading philanthropist. It notes his wish to die poor was not fulfilled, but millions were devoted to education and reading, benefiting the United States and Great Britain for years ahead.
Henry G. Sly of St Johnsbury dies, esteemed as a leading business figure and director in the local bar gest factory, long active in municipal affairs, and a devoted South Congregational church officer whose name will be honored by future generations.
Mr. Barnes, chair of the Grain Corporation, reports buying 15 million bushels of new crop wheat and notes four months of buyers at prices above the guarantee. He argues the guaranteed price favors farmers, while world and European prices hint at controlled, national action to stabilize bread costs and flour markets for the coming crop year. The piece endorses continued government market influence and contemplates collective buying and selling to curb profiteering.
Hon Melville G Morse recently resigned as judge of the Caledonia municipal court to become legislature librarian at Montpelier He did not hold the judicial post long but earned credit to himself and the state He shared Judge Lindsey of Denver in giving everyone a chance and showed leniency in probation cases, if he seemed so.
The record notes that the sentence imposed was only suspended and the promoter must uphold it. Jude Moree considered every factor, weighed the state's and respondent's rights, and aimed to tailor punishment to the crime. Friends congratulate him on the promotion and wish him continued success in public life.
The New York Post notes Virginia Dr. H. Furman’s election to manager of Columbia Trust’s women department, signaling a milestone for women in metropolitan finance. Observers expect more trusts and banks to appoint women in high roles as sex no longer blocks advancement.
Highway Commissioner Gates will boost the New Castle land highway toward Montreal making Vermont a prime gateway for Montreal visitors. Vermont towns welcome Canadian guests who vacation year round, with up to a hundred Montreal visitors in town during holidays.
Mr and Mrs Henry Comey host a visit from daughter Mrs Barney Vallancourt and Miss Minnie Keefe of Lawrence Mass William H Peak and housekeeper Mrs Olive Moran visit B M Moore s Sunday Fred Michard returns from New York George Hazelton and family with Miss Parninta Poss visit North Hyde Park Henry Hazelton s household. A canning demonstration was held at Mrs John Smith s home Thursday. Basket picnic at Joe s Pond yesterday. Next King s Daughters meeting with Mrs Will Stevens next Wednesday. Forrest Allen on vacation from Bradford creamery at home with his parents Mr and Mrs Hi i Allen.
Mei J Lothrop, employed in Washington, spent days in town visiting friends. Great Atlantic and Pacific store drew large crowd at opening. Cushman of Charleston moved to Cleushy Hospital in serious condition. Webster and Serley guests at H & Webster's. Mathews drove Jenny Marston and Eliza Eaton to Tixville Notch. Guilds returned from Halton Springs in improved health. Local crowd attended a New Willoushby lake hotel dance with Harmony orchestra. Barbey of New Haven entertained at Turnbulls. Waltour Fletcher visiting his wife. Harry Wellman visiting his mother Myra I D Smith before Dartmouth college opening. Miss Lillian Gallup and Miss Eva Chandler returned to Marlboro after visiting grandmother Mrs A D Chandler.
Obituary tribute for William Everard Balch of Lunenburg Vermont. detailing birth in 1854, taxidermy and natural history work, legislative service, museum associations at Fairbanks and Vermont University, pioneering wildlife photography, and his death in 1925 with burial at Lunenburg. Includes family: wife Ella Marr Balch, son Walter, and siblings. Mentions influence and requested memorial services.
Boston and Maine car knockers and other unions joined a strike at 10 yesterday while carp caught in Lake Memphremajog drew interest at the city market. In court, Rev Frank Cunningham and Perey Poster faced overspeeding charges. Newport baseball readies for Morrisville clash with Harold Kennison pitching. Local social notes mention a Morning Star lodge lawn social, visits from Rigaud, and Elsie Bowen’s library vacation.
Lyndonville residents join Mrs Wlisha Bigelow and others on a trip to Lun enbury to visit Camp Winneshewauka, run by Lawrence Leach and Karl Balch. Many locals and visitors mingle at regional spots including visits to St Johnsbury, Bradford, Glover, and West Lebanon with family at gatherings, picnics, and returns home.
Local notes list numerous Sunday and weekend visits among residents of St. Johnsbury West Danville Lyndonville and Willoughby Lake. The rail strike affects Dwight Simpson and Glenn Ayer at home while Granville South Poultney whitemakers wage talks with 400 to 500 workers seeking a 1 cent raise. firms offer 2 cents and a 5 cent proposal is anticipated.
A scattered item summary reports a hay wagon accident at Bast St in Johnsbury involving a load of hay and a broken end beam blocking unloading. It notes injuries to an unnamed driver and details a sequence of events including a fall from the wagon and damage to a scaffold. Various local residents and visitors are listed with brief movements and hoped purchases.
West Lunenburg residents report car trips to Whitefield and Litton, visits from Fred Sayers and Nast Concord friends, Mrs. Carpenter and daughter Josephine in Lancaster, King brothers employed by red Power, and Leon Norris moving to Wentworth. Penk Sead families return home after operations, and Gov. Coolidge hosted by Gov. Clement at the State house in Montpelier with family dining at the Pavilion.
Amid a dam cleanup Bradford Lynchford and surrounding towns faced several days without electric power. John C. Mardy visits his sister Josephine in Albany New York. Ruth Hopkins, recently back from Washington DC, enjoys a vacation. Charles Allen of Springfield Massachusetts visits as Hickford and Williams buy the Frank Hardy farm on Goshenwood. Kruk I Worthen buys a Maxwell from Doe Brothers. Martin Murphy of Montpelier returns home for weekend. Mrs Garfield and Mr and Mrs Hope take a mountain trip with Mr Pope.
In hot weather labor intensifies for women and strain causes kidney trouble backache stiff joints and rheumatic pains. Mrs. Robt Blair of Terre Haute Ind reports Foley Kidney Pills relieved her backache restored kidney function and ended tired spells headaches and blurred vision. Sold everywhere.
Wanted capable housekeeper to win work between now and September. Extra good wages. Permanent position. Send references with first letter Mrs Chas H Greer Newbury Vermont. Lost stray or stolen silver Angora cat Max from Mrs Mills farm Pumpkin Hill. Reward for recovery information Mrs Brian Brown Danville Vermont. For sale small farm in Monroe New Hampshire six acres village land pastures with spring water ten room house barn shed needs repair across yard to I O store good school near creamery across river. Parties going away reason sale Mrs L A Rice. 32 34 opted ke
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