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Newspaper

The Weekly Caledonian

Location

Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1919

Page

6

West Danville Wedding At Brickett Home

A pretty wedding united Anna Jane Brickett and Bertram B Allen Jr at the Brickett home in West Danville on Wednesday evening. The bride wore white with pearl trimming and carried a bouquet. Missie Dole attended in pink and white. Rev C A Adame performed the ceremony. The couple will reside at 1 Buswell Street, St Johnsbury. Several relatives and guests from nearby towns attended, including veterans and locals visiting from Maine and Italy. Private Walter H Tillon returned home from France.

John H. Brickett Anna Jane Bertram B. Allen Barnet Missie Dole Withiny Brickett Arthus A. Buckett C. A. Adame Tiinville Walden Maine Allen Wall Buswell Street St. Joliebuny Leslie Adis Teacham Peil Balidwin Hoxton Lilly Douse St. Johnebuny Sumner Chirk Wolcoth Navy Italy A.J. Gao Wisie Bovee Marchfiell Teport John Brickett Mes Arti Brckett John Urienett St. Jolbury Willan Brickett Edward Anderson Barre Walter Ivenier Montpeliey Point Comfort Mesa. Rushford Mildred Ryehford Albert Meavoltield Somer Lyndon Loint Comfort Hattie Willoux Wenny Cliyford Mary Henry Carrick Yardwick Henney Carrieck Parthine Henry Clifford St. Johnsbury Rey Wakemans Springfield Mace J. W. Maker Walter H. Tillon France

Road Building In Rural U S Expands In 1918

A 1918 report shows rural road and bridge expenditures across the United States reached 300 million dollars when including labor and materials. The year 1918 saw continued growth in federal air business and road projects nationwide with state and local al lotments increasing and projects advancing in all sections.

Fult Public Roads United Site Department of Agriculture State United States

Boys on a 1500 mile hike to win $2000

A group of Seroon Lake New York youths from a champion baseball team hiked toward Burlington after starting Monday. They traveled by foot and bicycle, aiming to cover 1500 miles to reach Montreal or win a prize. They passed St. Johnsbury on Saturday staying at New Avenue House, with $2000 prize conditional on completing a tough route and final victory near Seroontech.

Seroon Lake N. Y St. Johnsbury Burlington Swoon Lake Campe Norh Lake Ceoyre Albany Boston Bethlehem St. Kolimetury New Avenue House Montreal Haiti Renolles Mure White Mountains Llonvy Goldsmith New York Baseball Nine Ladd Miles Seroontech W. B. Cyril Vick Weil J. Stieks Halprens Red Chiuber Chapen Weil S. Suther

Moore couple to celebrate fiftieth anniversary on Septembers

Mr and Mrs Isaac S Moore will celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary on September 1 with friends invited to call between three and five and again seven to nine in the evening. Several out of town guests include George Galbraith and Miss Demes Galbraith.

Denne S. Moore George Galbraith Hehe Demes Galbraith Alennie Moore Con Arthur Sprague St. Johnsbury Jordon Wright Newton Whitehill Blanche Chase Keene Hartford

Local Residents Travel and Visit Across Towns

Miss Winifred Rogers and Isabel Hindley plan a business course at Bay Vath Institute in Springfield next year. Clifton Bills of Famuaica visits his aunt Mrs. Fred Taylor as several families, including Bayley, Wayward, Hindley, and Taylor households, spend time at various towns. Community members travel to Sutton, Willowsh by Lake, Lyndonville, and Chester Clark's, with many visiting relatives and attending meetings, while others return from visits to Connecticut and St Johnsbury.

Winifred Rogers Isabel Hindley Bay Vath Institute Springfield Clifton Bills Famuaica Fred Taylor Walter Bayley Mountain View House Harold Wayward I Hayward Mildred Hayward Sheldon, Orange Paul Taylor Walkree Taylor Clifton Billa Sutton Willowshby Lake J. C. Guthrie’s Rather Morton Academy Sherburne Andrew Hastie Frost Sanitarium St. Johnsbury James Stevenson William Neal Fairlee Cynthia Ainsworth Ida Livingston Raymond Danville Chester Clark W. S. Sanborn Helen Fred Tyylor Wallace Ellen Taylor Joe's Pond John Stevenson

Death of Hiram O. Niles in Wheelock

Hiram O. Niles, born in Newport Vix, died suddenly a few minutes before eleven o'clock a.m. He lived in Newport five years before moving to St. Johnsbury area, then Wheelock. He leaves daughters and several relatives. funeral held Tuesday officiated by Hew CL Th Morse of St Johnbury. Burial in Wheelock beside his wife. Many friends mourn his loss.

Hiram O. Niles Hiram Niles William An Lydia Brown Niles Newport Vix Allerti Pia Tie Heown Mia Louies Smith Wheelock Yeasa Ater Lucy Fowler Ascon Walter Chavence Thiuehter Alfibent Lois Haylan Modwett Norman W. Sizen Dhunwille Nile St Johnbury Teese G. T. Smith Gert Down St. Jolinsbury May Hartshorn Belle Wud Saul Martin Noyes Paosumpeie Mima Warren Brookline Mise

Chance for Congressman Dale In War Risk Bureau Action

A brief note suggests Congressman Dale could improve the War Risk Insurance Bureau by personally backing a reorganization or by handing it to a practical insurance expert for restructuring.

Rutland Theralid Congressman Dale War Risk Insurance Bureau

Growing Old Before Your Time Kidney Health Claim

An advertisement claims kidney trouble slows middle aged men and women and that Foley's Kidney Pills restore health, banish backache and stiffness. Testimony from W. W. Wells of Tonquin, Michigan asserts the product makes him feel new. Also recommended for bladder trouble. sold everywhere.

Foley W. W. Wells Tonquin, Mich

Old Home Day at Melindoes Academy Celebration

Thunder threats kept many away yet over 200 gathered in Melindoes village for Old Home Day and alumni reunion at Melindoes Academy. Activities included prayers, student quintette performances, a speech by Don Stiles on Absorbine Sunshine, endowment discussions, and a dramatic presentation The Dust of the Earth. Alumni officers were elected and an endowment drive planned, with a sunset ball game between Bradford and Monroe and a four act drama performed for attendees.

MeIndoe Academy Meltniloos Academy Preccn Wis Finn Barnet Heyowir Awgustts McCrivtay Huarry Brownell Samuel Darling Merk Kendall Neil Moves Vinnen Ehigea E. Biss A. V. Fisher Violet Guthrie Beryl Stevens Beatrice Harker John Gibson Don ©. Stiles St. Johnsbury America London Stiles Amervien Onnees God United States Arthur F. Stone Evening Caledonian O Mgr Stone England Roger Crane M. Crane Melndoes Crane Trothers J. HW. Goodrich Monroe Bradford E. Haskins Metcalf Lennis C. Haskins H. Haskins Mann Murray Fowle Prescott P. Emery C. Emery Forest Emery Bodwell Hinman G. Lang C. Pratt White Moore Alumni Association

Barnet local social notes and visitors list

Ralph Smith and family of Boston visiting his mother in Barnet while R J White store colleague visits. Several families from Springfield and Manchester entertained or visiting Lisbon and Littleton. A Ladies Society hash supper at Schoolhouse Hall drew a good crowd. Barnet residents attended Woodkeville Chautauqua and trips to Boston.

Local Notes From St. Johnsbury and Nearby Towns

Walden Miss Beulah Clifford of St Johnsbury bury has spent a week with Miss Doris Thurston. Alger from Awlcott bought the Boyce farm and moved his family there. Edgar Hawes took I W Thurston and Lyle Kingsbury on a trip through Albany Thrasburg Orleans and Barton last Wednesday. Alex Smith of St Johnsbury is cutting pulp wood at his farm. Evelyn Perkins is very sick in St Johnsbury hospital. A few friends surprised Mr. and Mrs. Charles Burbank on their 25th wedding anniversary. Ernest Kittredge is building a barn. Edgar Hawes finished work at Neil Surrent’s of Danville and is heading to Massachusetts this week. Miss Lillian Calhoun visiting here. Miss Clara Cook of Newtonville Mass visiting Mrs. G H Kingsbury. Roy Maynard injured last week leading a cow. Mrs. Martha Farrar of Manchester N H and Mrs. Ethel Judkins of Ernst Hardwick visited Mrs. G H Kingsbury. Kenneth and Rupert Moore visiting relatives in Danville.

G. H. Kingsbury Roy Maynard Martha Farrar Manchester N. H Ethel Judkins Ernst Hardwick S. Kenneth Rupert Moore Danville

Reynald Grant Run Over By Cars

A fatal accident occurred in Orteuny Lvinkay when Rey mah Catt, age unknown, fell beneath a moving freight train while attempting to bow the rain foray ride. He died at Clatshy Hospital at 8 PM. Parents are praised for their sympathy and sorrow.

Orteuny Lvinkay Reymah Catt Mir Mere Clatshy Hospital Iil Cleasby Hospital Clenasby Lamphear Wells

Local News Roundup From Newton Center to Woodsville

Residents and visitors share updates from Newton Center Worcester and beyond. Notables include Mr and Mrs Frank Davis and two daughters visiting Myre, C L Somerville retirement, Richmond travelers en route to Worcester, and Robert Arrastrong farming 2 800 cabbages. Also listed are club meetings and local arrivals departures, with courthouse actions on intoxication and liquor charges.

Dillingham backs immigration bill with experience from Europe

Senator Dillingham of Vermont, longtime chair of the United States immigration commission, has spent much of his time in Congress studying immigration and Europe. He plans to use his gained knowledge to support a bill to check immigration and to defend it against strong opposition.

Barre Dillingham Vermont Congress United States Europe United States Immigration Commission

Commissioners Notice of Walter G. Davis Estate

Commissioners named by the Caledonia Probate Court announce public hearings to audit, examine, and adjust claims against the estate of Walter G. Davis late of Danville. Hearings set for August 23 and January next from 1 to 4 pm at the Danville store. Creditors must file claims by six months from July 28, 1879.

Walter G. Davis Probate Court District of Caledonia Walter G. Cavis Danvill Aresuil Danville R. D Leo Nelson A. Dole Wallace Nutting

Estate of Fred Martel Probate Notice in Vermont

The Tenoible Probate Court for Caledonia District announces an examination of the administrator account for the estate of Fred Martel, late of Stbury. A decree on the residue will be entered and public notice published three weeks in Caledonian and St Johnsbury News prior to the day fixed for contest. Appear at the Probate Office in St Johnsbury to contest the account and establish heirs and claims. Dated August 21, 1919. Judge Walter P. Smith.

State OF Vermont Caledonian St. Johnsbury Sail Walter P, Smith

Lovely Home at St. Johnsbury Center for Sale

For sale a house with 16 acres near main street including running water and pasture for two cows. Suitable for market gardening or poultry business. See F L Hooker in St. Johnsbury or Jesse Gage in West Somerville Massachusetts. Attendants wanted at Vermont State Hospital for the Insane with nursing training opportunities. apply at Waterbury Vermont.

St. Johnsbury Center F. L. Hooker St. Johnsbury Jesse Gage Appleton Street West Somerville Mass Vermont State Hospital Insana Waterbury

Public Auction of Bradshaw Farm Livestock

W A Bradshaw Concord Corner will sell at public auction on Wednesday September 3 at 1 pm. The sale includes fifty head high grade Holstein cattle one full blood Holstein yearling bull 15 high grade two year old Holstein heifers 15 Holstein yearling heifers a four year old colt a three year old colt one full blood O J C boar and shoats. Terms announced at sale. M M Taplin Auctioneer.

W. A. Bradshaw Concord Corner M. M. Taplin

Local Visitors and Noted Losses Across Vermont Towns

West Burke visitors Mr and Mrs Harrison Chase and family toured Lyman and E W Ortons while Mr and Mrs Stephen Hooper from West Barnet visited Henry Domey with a brief return home. Miss Dora Cote of East Hardwick and Miss Mary Siren of Connecticut stopped by Henry Comey s. Sympathy extends to mail carrier Ernest Dimick and family after their home burned in a Sunday electrical storm. Leona Sinnott and Lyle Sinnott spent time with grandparents Mr and Mrs Whitney in Hardwick. Augusta Kingsbury and Lee Kingsliston of Vermont and Herbe Puree visited G Poorthorpe Pyt. Eugene A welcomed home by friends to begin duties at Star School. Albion Michard from Winnerson farm takes immediate position. Bert Stevens and Johnsbury were at B H Moores. Mrs Henry Hase James attended Peacham business.

Whitney Hardwick Augusta Kingsbury Lee Kingslis Ton, Vt Herbe Pure G. Ipoor Pyt Eugene A Dutie the Star School Albion Michard Hi Winnerson Farm of Bert Stevens Johnsbury B. H. Moore Henry Hase James

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