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Newspaper

The Weekly Caledonian

Location

Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1919

Page

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Jury Fails to Reach Verdict in Auto Damage Suit

The case of Philip K. Beck versus Mrs Miyvyivet N Neywood ended without a decision after a weeklong trial. The jury reported they could not agree after two sessions and were discharged by Judge Fish. Plaintiffs seek damages for severe arm injuries from a 1916 car accident near Fish Hatchery Road.

Thy Holly Philip K. Beck Miyvyivet N. Neywood Ile Fish Hatchery Road Fish Seales Seales &Aves J.J. Sarrent J. G. Leavens Ludlow Stickney Sarwent & Skeels Aml A. Shields St. Johnsbury Ile

Firemen battle major blaze at McLeod mill five stream attack

Chief Mivy Maailen reports eleven streams used at the A. H. W. McLeod mill fire as hoses wore through by horses. Five agencies kept on duty. eight on last night, six today. Hundreds view ruins while commendations pour in for firefighters and citizens’ aid.

Mivy Maailen Johnsbury A. HW. McLeod Mill Fieb Missle Priday Marden

Detective Work in Orleans and Essex Counties

Secretary W. T. L. Jeffrey requests hick to state prison for parole breach by Bill Bedell of Greensboro. Bedell linked to multiple Greensboro store breaks with Dennis Aldrich. loot recovered at boarding house. Bedell, a former parolee, faces a year and a half more. quomp of notes mentions arson confession by Laroche and accomplice in Island Pond. James Mullins, Pullman conductor, convicted of perjury in a Montpelier smuggling case.

W. TL. Jeffrey State Board of Probation Hick Bill Bedell Greensboro Brown J. Gk. Wood Jeffrey Bedell Dennis Aldrich Dedoll Ife Quincy Mauss Island Pond Laroche Grand Trunk Taroche Wood Agency Broadwell Washington County Essex County Fruilty Powell James Mullins Howe Montpelier

Only Real Monument From Snnglitt Quote

A quotation by Snnglitt asserts that true monuments belong to those who do not seek them and have already erected monuments in the minds and memories of people. The remark emphasizes selfless or earned recognition over vanity.

Snnglitt

Fire at A. I. McLeod Milling Co. plant in St Johnsbury

A January night blaze partially destroyed the A I McLeod Milling Co. plant in St Johnsbury with losses estimated at 60 000 to 65 000 dollars. Building machinery stock and fourteen elevator bins were affected as firemen saved adjacent structures. Manager Edgar R Brown said rebuilding would begin soon and insurance would cover most losses. The mill site holds historical ties to early town industry.

A. I. McLeod Milling Company St. Johnsbury Suomi Edgar R. Brown Caledonian Record A. IL. McLeod Crown Brown McLeod O. W. Hooker & Son Reitys S. J. Somerville Henry W. Ellis North Church A. H. McLeod Millings Co McLeod Mill Jonathan Arnold Arnold Falls James Ramsey Ramsey Angus H. McLeod J. H. Brooks Arthur R. Brooks I. L. Brown Berkshire Coal & Grain Company North Adams Masa 8. T. Donahoe Williams & Donahoe Boston Wugar R. Brown R. L. Brown Mr. Donahoe

Fifty two Christmas Gifts For the Price of One

An offer promotes 52 issues of the Weekly Caledonian for $1.00 per year as a Christmas gift. The paper, established in 1837 and edited by Arthur F. Stone, claims sturdy New England weeklies traditions and notes a price rise to $1.50 after January 1st. Subscriptions are urged to renew promptly.

Caledonian Vermont Arthur F. Stone New England

Memorial Service by Elks Lodge in St Johnsbury

The St Johnsbury Lodge No. 1349 Elks held their annual memorial service in the Odd Fellows hall with large attendance. J. Stoff Searles gave the address. music by Sargent's orchestra. ceremony led by C. Roy Calderwood and lodge officers. Memorials honored deceased members Henry A. Folsom Arthur B. Cary and Albert F. Gilmore.

St. Johnsbury Lodge Elks Odd Fellows Hall J. Stoff Searles Sargent C. Roy Calderwood Calderwood Harry W.witters Frederick O. Moore HW. P. Olivers W. A. Ricker F. W. Mingoon Walter Palmer Henry A. Folsom Arthur B. Cary St. Johnsbury Albert F. Gilmore Derby Bagley Esquire Collins A. Brodien Searles Paul Farnham J. Rolf Searles Lodge Thei Arthur KE. Carr Albert I. Gilmore

Power Plant Projected at 15 Mile Falls

Boston engineer Ruth from Stone and Webster inspects preliminary dam work at Fifteen Mile Falls Vermont for a planned hydro electric plant. If funded and markets found, a concrete dam could be built in 1920 generating up to 70,000 horsepower and powering nearby mills and factories with electric energy.

CW. Ruth Boston Stone & Webster Waterford Fifteen Mile Falls Vemont Melnidocs MecIndoes McIndoes Connecticut Henry Fori MeIndoes Caledonian Recon

Island Pond Deer Hunter Killed After Accidental Shot

Alexander McKee a Grand Trunk conductor was fatally wounded by a hunter on the Tete Road in Wenlock, near Island Pond. Charles Whitehill and Hunt fired at a deer. McKee was hit in the abdomen, survived two hours before dying during surgery in Sherbrooke hospital. An autopsy followed and the shooter gave a full statement to the States Attorney.

Alexander McKee Grand Trunk, Railroad Sherbrooke Wenlock Oringe FE Charleston Tete Road Hunt Charles Whitehill Savage McKee Island Pond Sherbrooke Hospital Lynch Island Ton Stone Claire R. Powell

Death of Mrs Harrington in Charlestown Massachusetts

Mrs Rosie Harrington widow of Samuel Harrington of Walden died Friday at her daughter Mrs Nelson M Wood’s home in Charlestown. The body lay in state at St Johns burial for Mt Pleasant Cemetery interment with prayers at the grave by Rev George A Martin. Attendants included Nelson M Wood and Mrs Deb and Mrs Fred R Kimball. Survived by daughter Mrs Nelson M Wood son Fred Harrington and brother Fred R Kimball.

Rosie $. Harrington Samuel Hareington Walden Navy Nelson M. Wood Charlestown Mass St. Johnsbury Mt. Pleasant George A. Martin de and Mes Fred R. Kimball Lyndon

League Ballot Urges Clear Public Stance on Peace Treaty

The League of Enforce Peace led by Taft calls for a national newspaper ballot to gauge public desire for compromise on the Peace Treaty. Northeastern Vermont readers are urged to participate and mail back signed ballots to the League via this newspaper. The piece notes 28 nations signed the Paris Covenant, with U S ratification failing in a Senate split.

League of Enforce William T Howard Taft League Washington Caledonian Record Plad Vermont Paris Germany League of Nations

County Bar Holds Banquet and Meeting in St Johnsbury

The Caledonia County Bar Association held its annual meeting at the New Avenue hotel in St Johnsbury with an excellent supper by Landlord Palmer. Judge Frank L. Fish spoke on the amenities of the law and the role of bar organizations as officers and members were announced.

Caledonia County Bar Association New Avenue St. Johnsbury Palmer Walter A. Dutten Hirdwick Frank L. Fish Walter P. Smith Alexander Dunnett Chrles A. Shields Bernard J. Mulcahy Walter A. Dutton J. Rolfe Searles Guy W. Hill David FE. Porter James B. Campbell Harry W. Witters David E. Conant Oscar L. Shepard Dutton Caledonia County A.D. Kimball A. B. Thomas Handwick P. A. Smith Groton Harry Blodgett Harvey Burbank Brian Brown David §. Conant Sumner E. Darling Jr W. A. Dutton George C. Frye Joseph Fairbanks Joseph T. Gleason Arthur L. Graves Hugh W. Hastings Harland B. Howe Henry C. Ide Jutten A. Lonamoore Melvin G. Morse Albro F. Nichols Nathan A. Norton Frank M. Page David E. Porter Loren F E. Partridge Samuel Judge Fish American Bar Association Russell England Saratoga Montreal Lord Haldane

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