Building a Building Movement in Postwar St Johnsbury
The Caledonian urges revived construction as war restrictions lift. Officials urge homes, sewers, bridges, and public buildings to boost prosperity, employ returning soldiers, and stabilize the economy. Government and private action are called for immediate start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johnsbury
United States
Colt
William B. Wilton
Rersey
Labor
Beuc
Hegin
Wilson
Weng
United States Steel Carcuration
War Industries Thon
Junior Prom in Wells River Hosts Dressed Hall
The Wells River Junior Prom drew a well attended crowd Wednesday night with college banners and class colors adorning the decorated hall. Supt. L. J. Smith and guests in the receiving line saw the grand march at 8 16 led by Miss Doodey and Clyde Harvey. Ice cream and cake were served during intermission, and Klark's orchestra from Woodstock provided music as couples danced gracefully. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Powers of Ew Ryegate, Miss Taylor of South Ryegate, Rodney Astle of McIndoes, and others visiting Wells River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College
School
Clays
L. J. Smith
Baldwin
Raymond EB. Farwell
Prand
Frank Powers
Ew Ryegate
Miss Taylor
South Ryegate
Rodney Astle
McIndoes
A. N. Whitelaw
Boston
Nellie Bone
John Bone
Passumpsic residents visit family and friends
Passumpsic F. R. Wood visited his son Harold Wood and family Wednesday. Andrew Morgan of Barnet was at M. K. Bruce's in the middle of the week. John Annis spent a week in Walden building a Dutch oven. Miss Mannia Bushey of St Johnsbury was in town early in the week. Miss Ruth King returns from Waterford with a hard cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R. Wood
Harold Wood
Andrew Morgan
Barnet
M. K. Bruce
John Annis
Walden
Mannia Bushey
St. Johnsbury
Ruth King
Waterford
Rhine River Homecoming Hope Reflected in War Letter
Ethan M Garfield writes from Cargen Germany to Frank E Harris on Railroad Street in 1918. He recalls a long march from St Mihiel to the Rhine, harsh conditions, and longing for home. Garfield praises German people as he notes sights along the Rhine and hopes to return soon. He signs with wishes for a Happy New Year and continued health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank E, Harris
Railroad Street
Ethan M. Garfield
Christman
Carden
Germany
St. Mihiel
France
Rhine
Boston
New York
Frank
Liverpool
England
le Harre
Toul
Broadway
Ethan
Local influenza cases among North Danville residents
North Danville reports several influenza cases including Little Charles Drew and Mrs Harold Edwards with six children. Rev E G Sturtevant of Lyndon, state councilor of the Sons and Daughters of Liberty, attended the Evening Star Council meeting. Herbert Stanton and Miss Hislop of St Johnsbury are mentioned as recovering or caring for ill individuals. Robert McGill and family are listed as gaining, and Mrs Harriet Bailey is slowly improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Drew
E. G. Sturtevant
Lyndon
the Sons and Daughters of Liberty
Evening Star Council
Herbert Stanton
Harold Edwards
Cami Pinkham
James Cas
Robert McGill
Harriet Bailey
Miss Hislop
St. Johnsbury
Newman of South Lun enburg sprains ankle during dawn stunts
Towns East reports a severe ankle sprain from a dawn stunt in Riverside on Saturday hindering Newman’s ability to resume Std. A studies. Phillip Sugg bought “Betty” the defetered Morgan cart from L. H. Willkon and plans to ride to and from work at Lunenbure lation. The Sunday school board met June 28 in the Methodist vestry with officer elections for the coming year and reports of good work and finances despite two months of quarantine. AM bills were paid. The Junior League elected officers on Sunday afternoon. Red Cross Home Service work visited homes. Various residents traveled for medical treatment and visits. A social evening at the Keys House parlor featured games, charades, and auctions. Bernie Ball celebrated a birthday with a party and supper. Governor Clement appointed Judge Kyle T. Brown municipal judge for Essex county with broad approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newman
South Lunenburg
Dain
Riverside
Std. A
Phillip Sugg
Betty
L. H. Willkon
Lunenbure Lation
Methodist Church
J. Hh, Cole
Homer Swart
Myrtie Davison
Anna Cole
Annette Bell
Grace Cole
Mr Cole
L. Hy Willson
Home Department
Nisses
Misa Anna Cole
Marjorie Curtis
Paul Douglasy
Lawrence Bull
Dorothy Pond
Bernice Lal
Dorothy Sirown
Vermi Smith
Charles Hartsell
Thornley F. Smith
R. Noyes
Guildhall
Red Cross
Sidney Luther
White Triver Junction
Brattleboro
Austine
Mexina Colby
Portland
Nan K. Dodge
U.S. N
Telham Bay Park
Dan Dodge
Philip Bronson
Littleton
M. Bronson
J. T. Brown
Aid Society
Bernie Ball
Clement
Kyle T. Brown
Essex County
Brown
Illness and local events in Greensboro area
Towns West notes illness from influenza affecting Max Duval G Spier and Mrs Spier. Caspian Lake Garnunte officers seated by O J Martin. Several residents visit family in Williston and Greensboro Bend. Local funerals, school substitutes, and entertainment program update reported. Rural mail carrier exam upcoming in Hardwick with $1600 pay. applications at post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Duval G. Spier
Gamunte
O. J. Martin
Plainfield
Wil Mra. Selley
Willis Linden Lawn
Mertha Bates
Williston
Frank
Mies Bersie Soules
Chiat Wood
Walden
T W Gebbie
Bette Jerry Hammell
Ge, Colby
Greensboro Bend
Wilfred Bodine
Bellows Falls
Ins
Prof. Cook
B.C. Hayes
Greensboro
Town Hall
White Bureau
Liberty Three
Tardwick
Cabot Albert Ainsworth Dies Suddenly in Barre
Albert Ainsworth a respected Cabot Congregational church member died Thursday afternoon after a sudden illness. Funeral services were held Saturday at 1 p.m. Rev. M. W. Hale officiated. Sympathy goes to his wife Mrs. S. A. Nelson who has been ill with influenza. School was not in session Friday as teachers attended a Barre convention. The Community Birthday Social scheduled for Friday night January 31 was postponed due to the death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert
Ainsworth
Congregational Church
M. W. Hale
S. A. Nelson
Barre
Tviday
Foley's Honey and Tar Best Medicine in the World Claim
A letter from A. H. Mc Daniel of Lindside West Virginia praises Foley's Honey and Tar as the best medicine in the world for throat irritation and lingering coughs. He reports rapid relief after using half a bottle from his severe cough. The note states the product is sold everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. McDaniel
Lindside
W. Va
Foley
Resolutions on the Death of Mrs Abbie A Lamson
The Judith Lyford club records resolutions in memory of Mrs Abbie A Lamson noting her deep love for the Society, upright character, pleasant manners, and devotion to the Congregational church. Sympathy is extended to her children, granddaughter, and sisters, with a verse from James Whitcomb Riley and notice that copies go to her family. Delia Haines, Sallie Lyford, Emercy Putnam. Committee Cabot, Jan 28 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judith Lyford Club
Abbie Knights Lamson
Congregational Church
Hinea
James Whitcomb Riley
Delia Haines
Sallie Lyford
Emercy Putnam
Local Figures Return from France Service
Joseph Cheney, son of St. G Cheney, is en route home from France with the 27th division and 14th Field Artillery. After discharge he plans a few weeks in St Johnsbury. Horace Masse, U S N, has just returned from France and visits his parents in the Spaulding neighborhood. he is a former St Johnsbury Academy graduate and Dartmouth student at enlistment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Cheney
St. G. Cheney
France
14Th Field Artillery
St. J
Onnsbury
Horace Masse
H. Masse
Spaulding
Masse
Clog of Undigested Food Promoted as Health Remedy
An old health notice touts Foley Cathartic Tablets as a universal bowel cleanser. It claims the tablets sweeten the stomach aid the liver and relieve indigestion biliousness bad breath bloating and constipation. Sold everywhere.
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Tesulla
East
the Caledonian
Wells River
New England
Essex
Essex Fertilizer CO
Boston, Mass
Branch
Canisiidated Rendering Co
Lane T Wal
Ethan T. Garfield
Frank E
Harris
Cargen
North
Danville
Stoesths
Lunenburg
CABOT
Abbie A. Lamson
Prescott
Herrick
Chas. S. Hastings
St. Johnsbury, Vt
Barquin & Sealey
Mammoth
Sheffield
Minnesota
Vermont
New York State
Erie
A. E. Counsell & Son
Tei
Caponfrair
ORIEL
SHER
Magee Furnace Co., Inc
Doston
L. E. Foster
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