Aged Barton Man Drowns Self in Crystal Lake
A 70 year old Barton resident, M. E. Tullar, who lived alone on High Street, drowned himself in the Crystal Lake outlet Wednesday evening. Neighbors reported a premeditated act, with a note left at the scene. Fire, police, and bystanders attempted rescue, but resuscitation failed. He had recently moved from Orleans and claimed to have about $2000, with no financial motive suspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spains
Barton
Crystal Lake
Tully
A. J. Tripp
Conwell Delivers First Keene Address in Town Tribute to St Johnsbury
Ti Russell WH Conwell of Philadelphia the famed lyceum lecturer returned to Keene New Hampshire last week to present his talk Abies of Diamonds his first appearance in the town. He praised St Johnsbury calling it a beautiful city with wide streets a fine art gallery a grand museum and churches filled with intelligent people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell WH. Conwell
Philadelphia
Lyceum
St.Johnsbury
Keene, N. H
Abess
St. Johnsbury
Orleans murderers say Kelsey mentally unfit for death
A committee from Bramtown Ky Home for Feeble Minded Waterbury State hospital and Brattleboro Retreat concluded Hert E. Kelsey, sentenced for murdering an Orleans man, is not mentally responsible for his acts and should not face the death penalty. Kelsey was convicted for killing Mr. Allen in Orleans with an iron club. the supreme court affirmed the verdict last summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
T. J. Allen
Bramtow
B.A. Stanley
State
Waterbury
E. Lawton
Brattleboro
P. W. Clement
Hert E. Kelsey
Windsor
Kelsey
Allen
Orleahx
Supreme Court
Warder
Deer season in Vermont this week sparks hunting rush
Vermont hunters flock to northeastern counties for deer in the sole week of the year. Charles G. Draley reports 1200 licenses issued in 1919 across fishing, combined, and hunting categories. Hunters may take one deer and must report within 24 hours.
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Vermont
Masex
Ore Jeane
Caledonia
Charles G. Draley
St. Jolsbury
Prouty Seeks New Trial Over Railroad Crossing Death
In Burlington Federal court Judge Harland B. Howe hears Mrs. Henriettt Prouty's motion for a new trial in the $200 000 suit against the Grand Tank Railway for her husband’s death at a railroad crossing. The first trial found no damages and defenses proved the signal system functioned though bells may have rang improperly. New witness E W Whittingham, now available, and other evidence suggest the system was out of order and that the bell did not ring on the morning ex Gov Treaty was killed.
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Mie Grand Tank Railway
Henriettt Prouty
Harland B. Howe
Burlington
E.W. Whittingham
Cluieke
Higa
Whitingham
Interchurch World Movement Conference Opens in Vermont
The Caledonia conference of the Interchurch World Movement opens Wednesday in Grace Methodist church St Johnsbury with leaders including Dr W Davidson and Rev C C Merrill directing sessions. Each church in the county sends five delegates. lodging provided by St Johnsbury churches and meals by local churches at nominal rates.
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Caledonia
Interchurch World Movement
Grace Methodist
Midsalebury College
Vermont
Enterchurch World Movement
Mix
Chester A. Bixby
Poultney
W. Mailer
Windsor
Philip T. MH
Pierson
Bennington
State Board of Charities and Probation
Don ©. Stiles
St. Johnsbury
H. J. Hinman
Lyndonville
Fach Church
Ton C. Stites
Professor McFarland
von G. Stiles
J. W. Rafter
McFarland
Conductor Blodgett Suffers Bad Fall On Train
Conductor Blodgett of the Lake road was injured while running an extra freight Thanksgiving day. The train broke apart and he was thrown from the cab according to hospital reports. He had no broken bones and returned home the next day with considerable bruising.
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Ernest S
Blodgett
Lake Road
Brightlock Hospital
Mir. Blodgett
Caboca
Mr. Blodgett
Monument Thought From Haalltt On Memory
A fragment quotes Haalltt praising a symbolic monument for those who do not seek material praise but live in minds and memories, contrasting it with those who raise a majestic monument in people's thoughts.
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Haalltt
Doris Emery Hosts Friends in Newport Party
Miss Doris Emery daughter of Col. C. S. Emery of Newport hosted a Friday evening gathering at her home. Guests included young men who served overseas telling war experiences while a rare-dit was served with ginger. Attendees listed: Miss Dorin Emory Ella Ramsdell Mrs Mary Livingston Miss Pauline Brown Thyra McKay Ferroll Wellman Daisy Stev ana Olney Merrill Reginald Ruzzell Ben Borella Fred Crawford Urban Livingston Harry Stevens Doril Envy Honey Nolette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Emery
Col. C. S. Emery
Newport
Dorin, Emory
Ella Ramsdell
Mary Livingston
Pauline Brown
Thyra McKay
Ferroll Wellman
Daisy Stevana
Olney Merrill
Reginald Ruzzell
Ben Borella
Fred Crawford
Urban Livingston
Harry Stevens
Doril Envy
Honey Nolette
Rutland Rep Kinseys World interview on peace treaty issue
Earle Kinsley of Rutland Vermont, the state’s national committee representative, told the New York World the Senate’s failure to ratify the peace treaty should not be a 1920 campaign issue. He said the public desires peace but without compromising national safety and reserves, and responsibility lies with the President and Senate leaders. He warned against turning the treaty into a party platform.
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Earle
Kinsley
Rutland
Vermont
New York World
Senate
Senator Lodge
Lodge
Willis C. Cook
South Dakota
Kingsley
Congress
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Vermont deer season opens with two deaths and injuries
The Vermont opening hunts report two fatalities and one serious non fatal injury among hunters. A Townsend man was killed likely by a rifle shot while observing game. A 16 year old Hyde Park boy died after a gun discharged from a log. A 15 year old St Albans boy survived after a stray shot hit him in the head. Other hunters sent reports of game, including a 160 pound deer in Granby and Middy Bennett's 200 pound buck. As hunts continue more deer will be reported.
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Vermont
Sarrell Law
Townsend
Morrisville
Wallace Montgomery
Your
Hyde Park
Bolton
Clyde
Murry
St. Albans
St Albans
St. Johnsbury
C. F. Merrill
New England Tel. & Tel. Co
Granby Woods
Benj. Bennett
Walden
Hier
Middy Bennett
Ring Up the Gods in Chinese Temples
A description explains temple bell ropes in China used to signal arrival for prayer. Worshipers pull the rope to summon attendants who perform religious duties and ensure prayers are heard.
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China
School Pupils to Sell Red Cross Seals in Vermont
Vermont Tuberculosis Association launches a school based Christmas Seal sale run by pupils. Pupils who sell 100 or more earn a reward of five Health Book Marks depicting France wartime art. Seals distributed through schools first, then to stores and mail order, with two sale days per locality.
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Red Cross
Vermont Tuberculosis Association
France
Cath
Germans Say Americans Too Lavish in Occupied Germany
In Coblenz and other U S zones, German civilians complain that American soldiers spoil German women by lavish spending on luxuries and food. Cafes, crowded since anti fraternization rules relaxed, draw big crowds and even require military police to keep order as Americans and Germans mingle at many venues.
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Germany
Associated Press
Coblenz
United States
New Ferry Boat for Lake Champlain Roosevelt Highway
Burlington reports plans approved for a large new ferry to ply Lake Champlain as part of the Roosevelt highway. The 14102 foot vessel will carry autos, measure 24 feet beam, 7 feet 3 inches draft, and 108.68 gross tons with a 26 thousand dollar cost. Dwight and Simpson of Saranac Lake designed yellow pine hull with bulkheads for safety.
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Burlington
Lake Champlain
Board of United States
Ster Severy
Dwight & Simpson
Saranac Lake
Swift Locomotion Record Claims and Ski Speeds
The piece reports on a swift locomotive car running at two feet per second claiming a world record for the hundred yard sprint. It asserts the world record for runners and skaters is H20 seconds for a hundred yards, and notes skiers reach speeds around seven feet per second with over 100 feet per second in reapings.
Man of Christian Opportunity Opens Open Door to World Crisis
Rev L A Edwards of Newport's Wrist Congregational church spoke at Island Pont on The Man of Christian Opportunity. He warned that postwar prosperity masks immense suffering from hunger and cold in the old world and that nations face self sufficiency, drifting faith, and new moral ideals as they face a changed global order. He urged prayerful surveying of the future as church leaders mold a new world from the old.
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Interchurch Word
Island Pont
L. A. Edwards
Wrist Congregational Church
Newport
Jesus Christ
WWE
North Danville Baptist Campaign Kicks Off With Rallys
On Wednesday November 12, Rev Wy F Sturtevant began a five day campaign amid bad roads and stormy weather. Congregations greeted him each evening while a Junior Congregation formed, about 20 strong, on Saturday at two. Sunday saw 75 tithing cards signed with 42 new signers. The field teams pledged 1506.76 for church expenses versus 660 previously, pastor salary set at 1000 and house, state convention support reduced by 150. A service club formed and 34 decision cards returned for forward steps and acceptance of Christ.
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North Danville Baptist Ehugeeh
F. Sturtevant
Sturtevant
Avery
Christ
Man on the Box guides Lady Astor’s campaign
The piece reveals Churchwood, a long-time Tory insider, steering Lady Astor’s election strategy. He acts as director general, drafting moves and directing appearances, while reporters shadow the candidate. He dictates pacing and, if needed, pushes her to the next halt, shaping the outcome of the campaign.
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Plymantis
Guy
Derlinies
Lady Ators
Maerlend
Lady Vater
Myrenth
Imdy
Astor
Rairwile
Faeud
Old Vaehnyen
Churchwondy
Lady Astor
Caupazs Suk-hatter
Hell Council Daily
Chuyeh
Axtor
Churchwood
Fragmented thoughts on national purpose and duty
A dated fragmented prose reflects concern over national direction and duty. Myron W. Reed is quoted on understanding the nation’s plan and purpose, contrasting sensory life with societal obligations and the danger of ignorance shaping actions.
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Myron W. Reed
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M. E. Tullar
Caledonian
Orleans
Conferiaze
Grace M. E
Christ the Home Life of
America
P.T. H. Pierson
Chiikeh
Merrill
We A. Davidson
T. al Pierson
National
Pont Pe
Rev. A. L. Edwards
Interchurch
Ninfernife
Yanks
Wells River Savings" Bank
Wells River VT
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