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Newspaper
The Weekly Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1919
Page
1
A severe Arctic plunge sent Northeastern Vermont into extreme cold with 20 to 28 below zero readings. St Johnsbury Center marked 24 below and Newport 28 below as trains ran hours late. Water pipes froze causing damage at Don Stiles store, with Christmas gifts spoiled worth about 200 dollars.
Vermont mutual companies led by Vermont Mutual Union Mutual of Montpelier Turlington Mutual Granite Mutual will have Raymond W Paine of Barre personally visit insured properties. He will inspect fires chimneys and other risks and seek cooperation to reduce annual fire losses over the winter as many losses arise from negligence.
Vermont state road work slowed by war conditions but two forced contracts, Salisbury and Hardwick, completed. Havlwick job supervised by Wilkunt Walker covered 12 miles at estimated 15036 dollars. Trasburg Coventry project awarded to C J Gilfillan of St Johnsbury with C D Prite as inspector, 2.88 miles, contract 51983 dollars. work paused for winter.
The Moose River Realty Company led by George C. Caldbeck plans a winter timber harvest across about 14 000 acres in Mowilitown Maine. Sixty men are employed with 30 000 feet cut daily by choppers and 20 000 feet sawn daily. Merrilltown lies four miles from the Canadian Pacific line near Moosehead Lake. Caldbeck spends December at camp and will return in January with Luvehin or Burchin to cover the winter.
State Fish and Game Commission reports a final tally of 4090 deer killed in Vermont open season, surpassing all prior years. Addison 400 Bennington 1 Caledonia 167 Chittenden 135 Essex 268 Franklin 40 Grand Isle ? Lamoille 172 Orange 174 Orleans 102 Rutland ? Washington 71 Windham 570 Windsor 448. Daily Thought: The worth of the most valuable thing is active soul. Emerson.
A St. Johnsbury meeting announced Canadian silver would be refused after December 24 except at a 10 percent discount. Banks and merchants report sharp discounts on Canadian money, with some earning by buying at low rates and selling at par in Canada.
Miss Mary Grint presented a closing exhibition at the Armory on Saturday with her dancing pupils. The program featured a lively opening march, various dances, and group performances by young students in Boy Scout and Red Cross nurse costumes. Grint plans no new juvenile class this year due to teaching over 500 pupils weekly in Northeastern Vermont and New Hampshire. regular classes resume in September.
A brief quoted reflection notes that true honesty is the best form of thanks. The line attributed to George MacDonald emphasizes sincerity as the proper response to kindness or reward.
The yearly subscription will advance on January 1, 1920 to 1.50 dollars. Renewals and new subscriptions until that date will be 1.00 dollar per year. The rise covers higher white paper costs and publication expenses. After January 1 the rate becomes 1.50 dollars per year.
Voters filled the St. Johnsbury village caucus at Town Hall to nominate officers including President Charles W. Steele Clerk Preston E. May Treasurer Charles G. Braley and Trustees S. Frechette V. Lirehin J. C. Danforth with auditors John F. Puffer Jonas H. Brooks Roy N. Howard.
Adjutant General directs Vermont recruiting officers to publicize the one year enlistment privilege in the National Guard. Eligible veterans discharged since April 6 1917 may enlist within six months after July 11 1919 or after discharge if later, for one year and may re enlist for similar periods. Company commanders may retain a third of men for one year enlistments at all times.
A well attended memorial service at North Church paid tribute to Deacon George H. Crosa Deacon Walter P. Smith and Mrs P P Hazen. Speakers praised their trustworthiness loyalty and generosity highlighting Cross bakery founder Mr Cross and Judge Smith as pillars in church and community. Resolutions from the Brotherhood class expressed sympathy and lauded their Christian character and lasting influence.
George LeClerc, employed by contractors at the Belknap dam hydro electric plant, was injured while blasting. He crawled into a worker shack when a large rock crashed through, breaking his leg below the knee. He was taken to Brightlock hospital and treated promptly and is resting as comfortably as possible.
In northeastern Vermont sugar sells at 24 to 25 cents a pound with five to ten pound lots already ordered. The Commission on the Necessities of Life explains that old Cuban sugar retailed at 12 cents while the new Cuban and Louisiana crops cost wholesalers 20 to 22 cents, allowing dealers a profit up to 24 cents for the newcomer, which is largely brown sugar and contains little white sugar.
The Story Hour on Saturday morning December 20 aims to delight children with Christmas carols a story and pictures. Evening Grosbeaks arrived December 1 with 28 seen feeding on maple keys near Main Street and may be watched where maples box elders hickory and locust grow. The Fairbanks Museum will close for repairs from December 21 through January 5.
The State v Joseph Guyer adjourned after a second jury disagreement over adultery charges. Separately, the Lyndon case State v Lear-Smith yielded a guilty verdict, while Daniell v Daniell proceeded. many cases await trial as a new jury pool may be drawn. Judge Fish urged weighing confession versus alibi and noted disputed testimony on footwear and tracks.
A fragmentary note discusses honesty in trade and personal improvement. It emphasizes steadfast work, practical temper, and steady progress. The passage hints at a civic virtue of reliable conduct and ethic in daily labor.
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