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Newspaper

The Weekly Caledonian

Location

Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1919

Page

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Bat Haven delights Grace Church audience in St Johnsbury

Grace Church St Johnsbury staged the comedy drama Bat Haven drawing a large audience. Local talent delivered a balanced, professional performance with standout turns by Tev. Ge Scott as the sailor lover and Donal McGregor as Cy Brackett, supported by a strong cast and an accompanying orchestra led by Mrs Jean Stanley Goodvich. Archie Blaly has finished work at the Army BE Smith store and is now at the New Method laundry.

St Johnsbury Jig Jocal Talen Bat Haven New England Ge Scott Des Sailor Boy Kate Donal McGregor Cy Brackett Hind George C. Cowling A. Broilien Rascal Dale S. Atwood Mish Tilla Johnson Arabella Wortondyke Nes Don Stiles Téabel Corrow Bexsie Cummings Florence Hall Jean Stanley Goodvich Archie Blaly Arthiy BE. Smith New Method Laundry

Serbian Students Visit St Johnsbury Visit and Tour

A group of four Serbian students on a yearlong course at Vail Agricultural School visited St Johnsbury saturday led by G A Burnham of the Anglicultural school faculty. Visitors Bruno Pajconi Peter Martinoviteh Milosh Zmejanoviteh and Milenki Biliteh explored the Museum and Athenaeum and Caledonia Record office, showing keen interest and quick learning in Bangkeh language.

Ste Tulings Vail Agricultural School St. Johnsbury G. A. Burnham Angelcultural School Bruno Pajtoni Peter Martinoviteh Montenebring The Caledonia Record

School Superintendents In Session Friday

A joint meeting of the school superintendents of Caledonia and Orleans counties met in St. Johnsbury Friday with afternoon and dinner sessions at the St. Johnsbury House. Attendees included H. C. Darling M. E. Daniels G. A. Jamieson L. Dugan Ei. A Hampton C. L. Cowles L. F. Smith W. F. H. Young H. C. Hateliwan and Harvey Burbank. They discussed routine business and plans for the January county teachers convention plus the standard spelling context and related matters.

Caledonia Orleans Counties St. Johnsbury St. Johnsbury House C. Darling Concord M. E. Daniels Lyndonville G. A. Jamieson West Turke

Caledonia Farm Bureau Expands Youth Work in County

Thomas Bydley of Burlington and Lelah A Wood met with County Agent Mr Wood to plan a new boys and girls department for the Caledonia Farm Bureau. Lyndon Institute principal Mathewson and Bydley named Lyndonville as headquarters. The department will coordinate 4th grade and other club efforts statewide in Caledonia county.

Thomas Bydley Burington BE. L. Ispally Burlington Mathewson Lyndonville Lyndon Institute Lelah A. Wood Uirent Department of the Caledonia Farm Bureau Ind Orm Raniood Caledonia County

Deer Kill Totals From Vermont Counties Reach 2884

Vermont deer kill figures show 2884 animals through December 10 with county counts led by Rutland 67 Washington 48 Windsor 6 and Essex 27. The tally combines additions and prior reports, noting Delayed entries from Dee months.

Montihlier Dee Vermont Addition Bonnington Calelon Chittenden Essex Praklin & Lamoille Oninge Orleans Rutland Washington Windhvon Windsor

South Ryegate Lady Dies at Hanover Hospital

South Ryegate woman Miss Dee of South Ryegate died at Hanover hospital after a illness lasting months. She leaves a husband two sons Hugh and George and two sisters Miss Josephine and Miss Jennette Gibson. Local church member and active TRPT supporter.

Mis Dee Pikk South Ryegate Manover Dee My. Fisk Hanover Tupsilay Der Mit Fisk Hugh George Josephine Misa Jienette Gibson Hugh Gibson Tr.pt Shurch South Myoyate

Cut This Out It Is Worth Money Warns of Mail-In Offer

A clipped advertisement promises a trial package from Foley & Co including Honey and Tar Compound for coughs colds and croup Foley Kidney Pills for pains rheumatism and kidney ailments and cathartic tablets for constipation and biliousness. The notice urges mailing your name and address to receive the product.

Foley & Co Sheffield Ave Foley

Dr Fred H. Davis Wins Case In County Court

The jury found for defendant in a 1918 Lyndon suit over alleged neglect of a wife at childbirth. The plaintiff claimed damages. witnesses included Dr B F Stone of Burlington. The mother died two months after birth. the trial featured closing arguments by Warren St Austin and J R Sparles.

Frank Randall Adme A. Davis Warren St. Austin Burlington J. Rolf Sparles Fish Lyndon B. F. Stone Burtington

Cadillac Cars to Be Sold in St Johnsbury

Articles filed with the Secretary of State form The Northern Cadillac Co Inc in St Johnsbury to run sales and service for Cadillac cars and parts. RR Wakefield will head the St Johnsbury operation as the chain expands across Vermont and northern New Hampshire. Local reports note new Christmas club payouts and a village caucus set for Jan 7 1920 with meetings at the town hall.

H. G. Bennett Marre G. J. Miller White River Junction J. Ro Wakefield St. Johnsbury Northern Cadillac Co, Inc Cadillac Motor Cadillac New Hampshire Vermont St. Johnsbury Company AEC Burlington Mutland Bennington Barfe RR. Wakefield Chistmas Club Mechants National Bank Albert Dekjardins Somersworth N. H Mins Rody Packard Motor Care Cadillac Go. Tae St. John Kwy Cadillac Motor Cars

Jury disagreed after 30 hours in auto case

The jury reportedly stood 40 to 2 for the plaintiff in the Mt. Hla School versus Haniel T. Gilman case. The Mt. Hla School matter ended with a verdict for the defendant after 20 minutes deliberation, following a late Wednesday morning bring-in. The Randall matter, involving Maud Randall's estate and alleged neglect at childbirth, was heard next with Lyndonville counsel Norton and Seames for the plaintiff and Austin with Porter for the defense, opening Wednesday with Mr. Davie on the stand.

Mt. Hla Haniel T. Gilman Frank Randall Adm Fred He Davis Plaintif Ax Maud Randall Mr. Davie

Fifty two Christmas Gifts For the Price of Only One

Weekly Caledonian offers a festive gift subscription for $1.00 a year, delivering 52 weeks of local news and hometown updates. Established in 1887, under Arthur F. Stone, it remains a sturdy Northern Vermont weekly. Renewal rises to $1.50 after January 1.

Caledonian Vermont Arthur F. Stone New England

K of C Man Talks Welfare Work In War Effort

Knight of Columbus secretary from Boston outlines social welfare efforts during the great war. He recounts chaplaincy duties, priestly sacrifices, and K of C aid including job placements for 14 300 service men and 3 600 in Boston. The talk mixes humor and tribute to wartime service.

Charles Sandy Chapmady Ek C. War Secretary Taines Coi Ove Uni Roy Calder Honault Orchextra Mit Chapman Powerseas Knights of Columbus Jehbabury Chapman Chateau Thierry Fr. Duffy New York 68Th Regiment Sam K. of C Massachusetts Boston Common

Christmas Bazaar at Grace Church Lights Up St Johnsbury

Grace Methodist Church hosts a two day Christmas bazaar organized by Mrs Anderson with Christmasey booths on the first floor of the Sunday School rooms. The event features dolls, clothing, gifts, candy, groceries and a tea room with wafers, plus a Friday comedy drama Bar Mav en with a full cast. Proceeds support holiday outreach as volunteers man each table and room.

St. Johnsbury Grace Methodist Church Née Anderson Staunton G. F. Goodall Davis Edel Fe Ariel TI. W. Battles James A. Impey Oscar Cummings Foc Foan E Darling C. F. Boynton Horace Anderson Marehessault Mix George Littlefield Oxmar Ulrich F. B. Jacques Guy W. Hill Florence Clark Pau Hiram Wopper Atwood Hardy Stone TL God Scott Leo Bradley Dale 8 Gideon Graham Pascal C. A. Brodien John Wealey Wiggin George de Cowlinghes Brackett Fich Arabella Donald McGregor Mrs Wardell Mise Dichad

Langs, Clement Family Seek New Home in St Johnsbury

Mrs. Arthur Lang returns from Concord visit to join her family in St Johnsbury, joined by Mr and Mrs Fred Clement of Lebanon New Hampshire who came to make their home here as Mr Clement secures a new position with the C T railroad.

Arthur Lang Concord Fred Clement Lebanon N. H St. Johnsbury Clement C. T

Rural Carrier Examination For Essex County

The United States Civil Service Commission announces an examination for Essex county at Concord on June 10 1920 to fill vacancies on rural routes from other post offices in the county. Open to all residents including widows and wives of soldiers and sailors disabled in military service. Application blanks available from the Concord office or the Civil Service Commission in Washington.

United States Civil Service] Commission Essex County Concord Kesex County U. & Civil Service Commission Washington

Fairbanks Morse to issue common stock

Fairbanks Morse Company plans a $25,000 share issue of common stock without par value. Upon completion 300,000 shares will exchange for 25,000 outstanding preferred shares with $100 par value and 6 percent annual dividends. Remaining shares will be partly sold to employees via installments and partly for raising banking capital.

Fairbanks, Morse & Co Chicago Corporation St. Johnabury

Jury Verdict Delayed as Fire Hits Juror’s Home

In Frank Randall vs Fred Davis a juror’s home caught fire prompting a brief excusal from the panel. Judge Fish adjourned proceedings until Monday as the trial continued later Friday with outside witnesses testifying. Other docket items include provisional settlement in Manley Allen estate appeal and Meeman vs Farrington and Tr. settled.

Tish St. Johnsbury Fish Grand Isle T. Allen Apt Manley

Woodmen of America State Deputy to Attend Local Initiation

State Deputy George F. Baldwin of the Modern Woodmen of America will preside at a class initiation of 45 new members at Iroquois Camp in Waterbury Tuesday evening. He then meets with Lyndewille lodge officers Wednesday at Clerk N. A Norton’s office. Thursday he attends the Newport Camp consolidation with Memphremagog Camp in Newport, followed by more initiations to this growing lodge.

George F. Baldwin Modern Woodmen of America Iroquois Waterbury Lyndewille N. A Norton Newport Memphremagog Wooder

Avenue House Fire Causes $7000 Loss

Fire severely damaged the New Avenue Hotel in St. Johnsbury early Friday, with about $7000 in losses. The kitchen fire started from the chimney, but swift action by firemen saved the hotel. Landlord Palmer rushed guests and employees to safety, while fire crews confined the blaze to the kitchen and adjoining kitchen addition. Water flooded the dining room and affected the ground floor. the drug store next door sustained minor damage and the hotel plans quick repairs and a partition to separate damaged areas. Continued on page four.

St. Johnsbury New Avenue Bir Easten Avenue Toxs Palmer Litchin & Lurchin Moore & Johnson Nolin Brothers Shimney Ugsts Talmer Hilshady Landson Palmer Awill C. A. Searles

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