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Newspaper

The Weekly Caledonian

Location

Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1919

Page

2

Vail urges immediate industrial boom and repairs

The American Telephone and Telegraph Company faces a rush to action as Theodore N. Vail urges industries to start full steam ahead. He cites prewar delays, war labor shifts, and the need to repaint barns and repair fences as a metaphor for prompt plant upkeep and expansions to meet coming demand.

Mr. Vail Birmingham Ala News Theodore N. V Theodore N. Vail America United States Ger Nius Vail Tonka Tfavery Corporation American Telephone and Telegraph Company Ivent Silas Aunt Maria Sam Willy Silay Germany Tony Vinelo Sillie Richard Thenilore N. Vail Marcy Sanborn Ajieris Ayer

Candidacy Talk Circulates Over Vermonter Senatorseat

A faded political rumor from the Middlebury area muses on Senator John M. Thomas possibly seeking the United States Senate if conditions allow, with mentions of Congressman Frank L. Greene and Governor Greene as possible rivals or alternatives. The item weighs whether Thomas would consent to a bid and how his supporters view the potential candidacy amid existing conditions.

John M. Thomas Middlebury Register the Free Press Middlebury Frank L. Greene Senaetor Page Herald Dr. Thomas Rutland Herald Thomas United States Senate Register Congressman Greene Thonas Ds Thomas Ratchhur Walt- Nower Greene

Vermont attorney Gilbert A. Travis dies at 81

Gilbert A. Travis, 81, longtime Vermont lawyer from Windsor and former Reading legislator, dies at his Windsor home. Born in Chester, he joined the Windsor county bar in 1859, practiced first in Poleville, moved to Windsor in 1879, served in the legislature and as a Windsor county figure, and authored histories of Reading and the Windsor Congregational church. STATE NEWS 1, Athans Cooperative Deam ory Co seeks capital rise from 10000 to 50000.

Gilbert A. Travis Vermont Windsor Chester Windsor County Polehville Reaing Reading Winder Congregational Church

Thanksgiving wanderings in Lower Waterford and St Johnsbury

New York City resident Joseph Maule visits his daughter Mrs. 8. W. Bennett while local residents, including Mrs. Cora Goxs and the Hemingsays, gather for Thanksgiving. Several families relocate temporarily or stay with relatives at homes of Morrison, Bullock, Bullock, and Hale as the community observes the holiday.

Joseph Maule New York City 8. W. Bennett Cora Goxs St. Johnsbury BR. C. Hemingway Ty. Bullock Mira Ruth Pierce I. H. Bullock Tay Priest Jesse Carleton Ruth Bullock Agnes Stoddard Roems Holdia McKeoe Charles Morrison Clarence Goss Devlin N. WH Ad Mes Glen Heminway D. A. Moulton BE. H. Miles Thomas Coburn Persons KE. Hale's

Oyster supper planned by MB Church ladies group

Concord notices the MB church ladies benevolent society will host an oyster supper at the vestry on Wednesday evening from 6.00 until finished, inviting all parishioners and neighbors to attend.

The Ladies’ Benevolent Society of the MB. Church

County Court Opens Winter Term with Busy Docket

The December term opener at St Johnsburg heard Judge Frank L. Fish preside with assistants Oscar Woodruff and Morris Coffirin. First on the calendar were six cases involving Williams Manufacturing Co. against five insurers over fire losses at a East Haven mill. Debates covered trial timing as witnesses dwindled and one defendant’s illness. Newark versus Gray embezzlement claims saw delays awaiting Dunnett firm presence. Jury panel proceedings continued with numerous cases reset or continued. the next major event is the trial of Mrs. Margaret N Heywood for damages after a two car collision on the North Nanville road.

Oisgolphia County Court St. Johnsburg Frank L. Fish Vergennvs Oscar, Woodruff Murke Morris D. Coffirin Gra +ton Mary J. Nelson Williams Manufacturing Co. Agaiixt East Haven Porter, Witters & Harvey Dunnett, Shields & Conant Porter Supreme Court Shields Dunnett Harland B. Howe Witosses Newark Elden W. Gray Altorneys Lawger Searles Gray Dunnett, Shichty & Conant Searles Setlon Mr. Dunnett Bint & Co George Birch D. J Joseph K. Beck Margaret N. Heywood Tral Mt. Tau School Daniel T. Gilman Tis Frank Randall Adme Fred H. Davis Henry J. Goodrich W. D. Pelley Arthur PF. Stone First National Bank Sarah T. Allen Apt Manly Allen Town of Newark Wood Bling A. Benn's Woods Va Richard Beattie Carrie A. Bennett Coop & Lentz George Shorey D. Nichols Charles S. Fieree George E. Jennings Camp Westmore Cow J. J, Ross & Tr A. Storrs & Bement Co the Guledonian Co Henry Tamick Gordon Austin Clark & Davidson Grant Emery A. Ronca M. Ambrosini H. J. Bushwry Lumber Co BLA. Scott Thompson & Haene Co O. G. Miles Nanville Road

It May Not Be of Much Interest to You Visitor

A brief note from Hot Springs Arkansas by Thomas Cat urges patience with symptoms and asks the reader to remember the burden of listening to complaints.

Visitor Hot Springs Arkanasw Thomas Cat

How He Ended Kidney Trouble

A man from Village Springy Alabama recounts severe kidney illness that kept him bedridden for three weeks. After taking Foley Kidney Pills, he felt relief within days and remained free of symptoms after completing the course. he proclaims the product the best kidney medicine in the world. Sold everywhere.

Foley & Co Sheffield Ave Chic Jiggo Foley C. EB. Brewer Village Springy Ala

Fire destroys Earl Brown's Newport home in blaze

A Newport two story home on Highland avenue owned by Carl Brown was destroyed by fire caused by an exploding oil stove. Fire broke out about 5 this morning while Mrs Brown prepared dinner. Neighbors and Mrs Harry A Black assisted but flames spread rapidly. Brown, a teller at Newport National Bank, and family members were notified by telephone and rushed to the scene. only a diamond ring and a gold watch were saved. The estimated loss runs to about 4500 dollars with 3500 dollars insurance.

Carl Brown Highland Avenue Newport Brown Harry A. Black Mrs. Brown Clarence Carter Newport National Bank Charence O. W. Brown

Inventor Patents Cork‑Based Life Saving Device

Fragmentary report notes an invention by Batelan using cork and plant pith to create a life saving apparatus. The text references Lighter Than Cork and Bueflower stalk pith, with unclear context about Anies Vetter tian cork. Further readable details are not provided.

Batelan

Funeral of Mig Sevinitya Hills Held in Cabot

The funeral for Mig Sevinitya Boyles Hills occurred Saturday afternoon at 1:80 in Cabot Congregational Church with M. W. Hale officiating. Burial followed in the family plot. Several relatives attended and the service conveyed sympathy to the family.

Mig. Sevinitya “Boyles Hills Bert Smith Myrtle Turner Herlin Atlow Levintha Hille Raymond Houghton Wble Ita Barna Johnsbury Raymond Hotushton Judith Lyford Town Hall Alice Paine Fran Montgclvy Ha, Messer Botello Preston Burlington Mary Fletcher Hospitl Mizsex Bell Valley Gertrude Wells Cabot The Red Cross Ee M. W. Hale S. J. Norris Sportory R. Perry Frank McAllister J. Rogers Eva Haines F. E. Cartier Flora Abbott Eva Clough Cordelia Mack Howard Carpenter BE. J. Rogers H.W. Nase Gertrude Weells M. W. Hale Kate Gould Rose Boswell Lina Wheeler Will Barr H.W. Dane Will Arr S.C. Woodvy Carrie Smith John Southwick

Thanksgiving visits and local notices from St Johnsbury area

Charles Daniels is not well and Jay returned to St Johnsbury hospital. The infant child of Mr and Mrs Frank Heywood was buried Tuesday. Local residents including Handley Morton family visit relatives for Thanksgiving. Woodbury lodge meets for officer elections with refreshments. Quimby and McDonald families guests of Belden and Cutting. Edith Butler enjoys ten days vacation in Duxbury. Several residents, including Kitson, Baker, Smith, Parker, Littlerap, Machynis, and Smiths, are noted visiting St Johnsbury or hosting relatives for Thanksgiving.

West Barnet Hakeview Grange Pomona Mary Purdy Flora Clark Rowell Francis Hustie J. A. Blain Charles Roy J. W. Blain Arthur Roy Danville Myx Frank Blain Nelson Blain David Purdy Bailey Ralph Warden Monroe N, H Roy Warden Mia Alex Warden Walter Harvey Edwin Mackay Robert Cooney St. Johnsbury William Conant L. J. Brock Johny Strobridge Exom Bixher Elsie Hastie Joseph Gutheries South Peacham E. S. Manchester Fred Fisher Gilmore Morrison Chandler Morison James Shields Lor Somers Louvres Morevison Boxton Robert Steele Tilton Manchester Nhs Massachusetts Mies Theressa Paul Morrison Daniel Aiken St Johnbury Robot Edgar John Strobridge Philip Adams Vermont At. Johosbury Academy Hear Batley Frangie Lali Wits York Mont Mervtin Toston Thapkee Reese Giles Manshion Sheila Jrock Charles Daniels Jay Frank Heywood Handley Morton Paul and Louise Gontway Center Woodbury W. It George Smith Robert Williams Canada Miewtrina Jewell

St Johnsbury Center Thanksgiving Visitors Listed

A survey of residents and visitors in St Johnsbury Center recalls Thanksgiving gatherings. George Hanscoine and Willis of Hyde Park, Frank Anudon of St Johnsbury, Mr and Mrs B A Farnham and two daughters, Raymond Whitney, Hortense Campion from Lynlin, Archie Colbuth, Mrs Orlane Sargent, Mrs Win Williams of Bradford, Jessie Williams, Alden Moull of Danville, Henry Pringle and family from Washington Ly, and the Pringle siblings from Ning Falls, New York, are mentioned as visiting or hosting relatives during the holiday weekend.

George Hanscoine Willis Hyde Park Masily Ane Mattic Hills Frank Anudon St. Johnsbury Chayley Amador B.A. Farnham Charles Whitney Doris Ape Raymond Whitney Alani Stiles T. R. Btiles Hortense Campion Lynlin Archie Colbuth Orlane Sargent Win Williams Bradford Jessie Williams Minnie Williams Concord Fred Simonils Mias Alden Moul Danville Henry Pringle Washington, Ly Willie Pringle Ning Falls N. Y Mi A. B. Pringle

Report on Star school term closes with attendance high

North Walden Eugene A. Domey ends a successful term at Star school reporting 1864 days attended and 104 percent attendance for tardiness, along with 27 enrolled pupils and 42 10 attendance. Several families and residents attended Thanksgiving gatherings, Farm Bureau advocate E H Hallett visited, chicken pox cases noted, and Fred Michaud moved to Greensboro Bend.

Eugene A. Domey Star School Alzada — Allan Hilon Orton Eleanor Nicholson Granville Allen Henry Lewis Israel Domey Carl Leonard East Hardwick Henry Domey Farm Bureau Eugene Nomey Anthony Rose Hardwick Fred Michaud Greensboro Bend

Social News From South Cabot and Nearby

Laurel Blake and Lula visit W. O. Southwick's on Sunday. Orville Smith joins L. O. Moughten’s for a visit. Hiram Darling calls on Charles Boulley. C. H. Scribner and Gerald stay with W. O. Southwick a few days. W. C. Southwick and Moughton's visit on Thursday. Mrs. Carroll St. John visits Mrs. Willilartson. Mrs. Cah Lamberton ill. Hartson opens Thanksgiving to Lewis St John's. Harry Tibbets visits at Pitshiets for a few days.

Laurel Blake Lula W. O. Southwick Orville Smith L. O. Moughten Hiram Darling Charles Boulley C. H. Scribner von? Gerald Mya W. C. Southwick Moughton Carroll St. John Willilartson Cah Lamberton Me Alese Wa Hartson Lewis St John's Harry Tibbets

Franklin postmaster Whitney charged with embezzlement

Wesley Ray Whitney, seven years postmaster at Franklin in Chittenden County, is awaiting trial in U S court on a charge of embezzling about $2000 from the post office he oversaw. He appeared before United States Commissioner J Mavight and bail of $2100 was set, which he has not yet raised. Whitney, married with four children, admits heavy losses on the stock market while attempting to sustain his finances.

Vermont News Wesley Ray Whitney Franklin Chittenden Rial United States J .Mavight Whitney

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fohnsbury Caledonian the Evening Caledonian Publishing Arthur FP. Stone Bt. Jonnebory Hinema Vie Croukers Europe State News Athans Co-operative Decamory Co Secretary of State Fairbanks Frank Emons Stein Clyde Fuller Ranney Perry Rm Guy Rammond B. A. Telmey Sury Hall Ratthus A. H. Hafnerfold A. Kolbaba Ingersall W. A Cheney Hee Achaik Thee Nee Dee Hive Teatiur Land Nee. A Boyay WE. Blondgett P. Binions I. Clas J. A. Kolbaba NO. C Faller P. LeGendra B. Rathbun AL P. Haffner Liotha Ingersoll A W. Dean W. A. Dimick Smith Batchelder Mim James Pons Ream S i AC. Howard H. Starr N. Ranney W. H. Cox Lower Waterford Earl Brown Youtts LES Ties Ubans McCall's Magazine ST. Johnsbury Center North Walden South Cabot
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