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Newspaper
The Weekly Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1919
Page
2
In St Johnsbury Vermont editor Arthur F Stone of the Evening Caledonian Publishing Company headlines this item related to the Dolinsbury Caledonian publication. The note identifies the press and regional origin of the newspaper in a concise clerical context.
Vermont politics heads for lively times as discussion grows on redrawing House representation and how it could affect senatorial contests. Rumors swirl about Judge Stifford, W P Dillingham, President Thomas, and Congressman Greeve amid moves to install rivals or shift candidacies for governor or lieutenant governor roles.
The piece argues teachers deserve credit for exposing underpaid educators. It reviews Roger Ascham's praise of Princess Elizabeth's learning, noting her fluency in multiple languages and broad study routine. The commentary contrasts modern female education with Elizabethan standards and questions current professors' preparedness.
Miss Ethel Pris cilla Potter of Boxton and New York entertained Academy students faculty and friends with a varied program. She read Lord Dunsanys A Night at an Inn modern poems by Kilmer John Drinkwater and Wilfred Gibson war pieces by Doyle and Service. Academy boys sang Intermission featured Old Black Joe Three Kittens and A Boy a Tack and One ChencHer with Miss Elsie Wild at the piano.
A report on Miss Potter presenting an English literature reading at the academy in New York with tickets led by Merton Ashton and a committee. Proceeds, about 100 dollars, go to the piano fund as Ed win A. Bayley prizes are announced for a December event.
Lyndonville notes list residents traveling to Blanchester and Thinehester, local dances at Music hall and Cable Hall, the Methorlist church annual sale, a Venetian Musicians concert date, and various visits, illnesses, and relocations. A large church fundraising drive aims to raise about 2000 with pledges reaching 8300.
Mrs W F Powers spent midweek with her brother Jesse Smith in Lyndonville Illinois. Mo will and son Charles brought home a deer from successful hunting. Mrs Doyle of St Johnsbury to entertain at Congregational church event. Annual meeting of society scheduled for February 16 at TA office. Several residents visited relatives in Johan and Wiwisey.
Ill pastor keeps morning service omitted. Mrs. Farr of St Johnsbury visited B. B. Woods. Mrs. Ramage is sick. daughter Jeanie home from school. Several men hunted in Victory woods but came home empty handed. H S Grant returns to Everett Massachusetts Windsag. Owens visits St Johnsbury friends. W Rosegell traveled to Albany New York on business. Over 200 dozen fresh eggs shipped netting about $12 a dozen. Wallace Hill injured in wagon accident with a broken leg. condition remains hopeful.
Barnet reports a quilting party at Mrs. E. B. Chase's home and a missionary barrel to ship the Indies quilt. Local residents travel for visits, illnesses, and hunting news while church plans and canvassing efforts proceed. two deer were harvested but one was stolen from the spot.
Lyndon McAllister an elderly Cabot resident died Saturday morning after a long illness. Funeral services were held Monday at 10 at his home. He leaves three daughters and one son, all residents here, with sympathies extended to Miss Tírank and others who cared for him. Various local updates follow including hospital visits, church repairs, hunting, and W R C officers elected for the coming year.
Newark diary items report Jesse Lane’s mother visiting. schoolhouse painting and new bell completed. Walter Goodwin and Gardner appear to be hunting luck, James Pall improving, Almedi S$ Ball ill but better. Marion Ball goes to Windsor for court. Clayton Ball deer hunts. Clyde Batehelder sidelined by rheumatism. Elmer Cary buried in St cemetery. Percy Hirtwell travels to Montpelier for state grange.
Charles Parker Sutton visited St Johnsbury Friday to see I A Holmes in hospital there. Frank Norris summoned to St Johnsbury as juror. Mrs T A Whipple and son Henry travel to Montpelier this week for late grange. Mr and Mrs F E Chapman of Lyndon Center visited daughter Mrs Ralph Turnbull Saturday. E L Watson at home in Newark where he worked for Marvin Ball. Ladies Aid annual sale of aprons and fancy articles Friday evening with beef and pork pies cake and coffee. H W Carpenter ill with mumps. Sadie E Blake visited Lyndonville Friday.
A garbled OCR fragment discusses outdoor preference in winter versus summer and mentions various disjointed terms and names. The text references fabrics, fragrances, and a vague scene of people reactions, but no clear event or outcome is described.
A community gathering marked Mrs. Havelil Wood s 20th birthday with a surprise hosted by Mrs. Fred Converse and Mrs. Riehl Woriekt. Attendees enjoyed a decorated room, gifts, candles, and a birthday cake, with music and refreshments as neighbors shared good wishes.
The Humbe vot fleor report ed killed to Commissioner Louvens i MSL and it is likely that the complete retains Wil execnd all previous sen THES. Another fatality is reported, Mival Luthrews of Websterville dying Mon J shing night at the Barre hospital from a shot in the low while hunting with two otherist Thursday. An aftermath of the accidental kill ing of Sarrel Sawyer at Townshend the tirst of the week was the arrest of Corll J. Snow, chained with criminal clueless toss in shooting Mr Snean. The Tatter was shooting at a deer and killed Me. Sawyer who was hiding in the underbrush.
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