New England Telephone chooses Matt Jones for president
Matt B. Jones was elected president of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company to succeed Col. Philip L. Spalding. Jones, who has 20 years with the firm, will assume duties February 1 and has been acting head over the past year.
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Matt B. Jones
New England Telephone & Telegraph Company
Philip L. Spalding
Boston
Estabrook & Company
Mr. Jones
Telephone
Colonel Spalding and Mr Jones in Dartmouth and Newton
Colonel Spalding's absence on military service and his status as a well known Dartmouth alumnus and Newton alderman are noted. Mr Jones, a Vermont native born May 14, 1871, graduated from Dartmouth in 1894 and Harvard Law in 1897. He became general counsel and later acting president of a telephone company, earning esteem through wartime leadership and employee outreach.
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Spalding
Dartmouth
Newton
Mr. Jones
Vermont
Waitsfield
Harvard Law School
Frederick P. Fish
Samuel L. Powers
Edward K. Hall
Powers, Hall & Jonas
New England Telephone & Telegraph Company
Jones
Telephone Company
Signal Corps
Card of Thanks from Mrs Lloyd Richards
London February 4 The strike situation in Glasgow improved with sixty percent of Cathcart Engineering Works strikers and several Linthouse Shipyards workers returning to work. Shipwrights at Govan told authorities they would resume work tomorrow with protection.
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London
Glasgow
Cathert Engineering Works
Linthouse
Govan
Peacham News Roundup From East Peacham
Norman Blair undergoes appendicitis surgery at Brightlock hospital and recovers well. Miss Stolla Parker ill with influenza. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Stoddard on birth of daughter Lowise Madeline. James Stevenson received 105.69 from Peachim creamery for six cows. Mrs. Guthrie recovering from finger amputation in Brightlock hospital. William Morse and George Clark ill. Missionary meeting postponed due to weather. Armenian drive quota at Peacham totals 270 with 5 yet to come. Overseas letters from William Allen and Charles Jennison report good health. Frank Allen discharged from air service and returns home after completing Carnegie Tech radio course.
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Norman Blair
Herbert Blair
East Peacham
Brightlock Hospital
Henry Bolton
Danville
Stolla Parker
Arthur Stoddard
Lowise Madeline
Susan Me. Laughlin
Stoddard
Haice
New Bedford
James Stevenson
Jran
South Peachim Creamery
Joseph Guthrie
Brigghtlock Hospital
William Morse
Mildred Hayward
E. Barnet
Peacham
Marion Farrington
Florimay Churchill
George Clark
Chester Clark
East Hill
T Helen Sanborn
Henry Howe J
North Port
William Allen
Charles Jennison
Frank Allen
Pittsburg
Air Service Radio School
Carnegie Institute of Technology
Local notes on community figures and events
Local items recount visits and business in Barrett Lyndonville and Saint Johnsbury area. Names include Howard Blossom Frank Blossom Rev Balford Mrs Wilkie Arthur Smith Isidore McCrea Sidney McCrea and Franks landry. Social events include Easter Star Chapter visit Red Cross work and a birthday party for Anna Francis Burke with music games and refreshments.
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Howard Blossom
Barrett
Frank Blossom
Balford
Woodsville
Frank Wilkie
Lisbon i
al. A. Wilkie
Arthur E. Smith
Lyndonville
Connectio
James
MacMonalve Vecomine
Moore Sanatorium
Hington
Lena Tousant
Amox Jones
Byattvhore
Mt, Pleasant
Mt, Pleasant Street
Red Cross
Waytollef
Isid Ron
Sen
Belgium
W. C. McCrea
Te Spalding
Heir Son
Sidney W. McCrea
Hig Tuaator
Germany
Mos. Nettle
Rug‘les
West Burke
F.C. Cut
Mystic Say
O. FE
F. Palmer
F. Ly. Carr
Bert Max W . A. Astle
Gilbert Maylor
Ay Howard
Clayton Daniels
E. Kellogg
G. A
Av A. Gilo
Boston
Philip Racette
Jamp Devens
Frank
Anna Francis Burke
Robert Burke
Burke
Anna Francis
Commissioners’ Notice of Estate Claims in Paxumpsic Village
Timothy M. Keith and Frank W. McGill, appointed by the Probate Court for Caledonia district, will meet at T. M. Keith’s Paxumpsic dwelling on February 22 and July 22 from 1 to 4 pm to examine and allow all claims against the estate of Thomas A. Symes, late of Waterfownt, VT. Six months from January 24, 1010, to present claims. Also notes Pvt Carl Biveh of the 17th VT Pioneers arrived in New York from France, wounded and hospitalized.
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Probate Court
District of Caledonia
Thomas A. Symes
T. M. Keith
Paxsumpsic
Pvt
Carl Biveh
New York
France
Ing
Opinion on Direct Primaries by Dr J D Bachand
Dr J D Bachand argues in favor of direct primaries for Vermont, recalling the 1932 Chicago Republican convention and urging lawmakers to preserve party principles. He cites costs and control by a few delegates, praising the voters who chose candidates directly and urging the Legislature to safeguard democracy. He notes strong support among rank and file Republicans in St. Johnsbury.
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Vermont
Weil
Chicago
Roosevelt
Remblican Party
Bachant
St. Johnsbury
McIndoes Community Mourns Mrs Nikon Death
The town learned Wednesday morning of Mrs Nikon’s death at Hirace Gleason’s home where she had lived with her two young daughters for a year and a half. Influenza contributed to the illness. Mia Aiken developed pneumonia and died Tuesday night. Ruth ten and Arlene two faced motherless days as friends mourning the loss. Mrs EB Field returned from Monroe after working for Freeman Johnson. B Duncan traveled west for business. Influenza cases improved, quarantine lifted, and schools reopened. Mae Liddle visited Priscilla Borel at Woodsville. Miss Mixx Alice Phelps stayed with Harvey Phelps in Barnet. George Bailey attended Hearts of the World. Jack Winchester earned two foxes last Wednesday.
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Nikon
Hirace Gleason
Mia Aiken
Aiken
Ruth
Arlene
EB. L. Field
Monroe
Freeman Tohnson
B. Duncan
Mae Liddle
Priscilla Borel
Woodsville
Mixx
Alice Phelps
Harvey Phelps
Barnet Resomily
George Bailey
Waoerlaville
Hearts of the World
Jack Winchester
Woman's Recommendation For Foley Kidney Pills
Mrs. 1 Fryer of Franklin Ave Ohio states nine years ago kidney trouble left her hopes, after trying various medicines she found relief from Foley Kidney Pills. She claims cure and urges fellow kidney sufferers to try the pills. They relieve backache sore muscles stiff joints rheumatic pains and bladder ailments. Sold everywhere.
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Mrn
T. Fryer
Franklin Ave
Aego
Interclass Basketball Schedule at St Johnsbury Academy
The St Johnsbury Academy announces an interclass basketball series with seniors juniors sophomores and freshmen. Contests begin February with varied matchups and a March 19 championship. The athletic committee lays eligibility rules and all games at the YMCA start 5 20 PM with free admission for Academy members and friends.
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St. Johnsbury Academy
Athletic Proctition
Clas
The
Athletic Association
Chiss
M.C
Admin
Sion
Silsby
Loze Wright
Eshmen
Tux
Oldsmobile Economy Truck Debuts At AGW Station on Railroad Street
Branch of Oldsmobile Company of Vermont opens at 14 Railroad Street with manager B. Blossom. The wartime era highlights transportation logistics and the role of automotive firms in supplying troops, guns, ammo, and food, leading to the new economy truck now available for delivery to merchants.
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Dy FH. B. Blossom
Oldsmobile Company of
Vermont
Olamotor Works
Aith
Hay
Endeaver
Oldemohile Company
Verg Jmont
Museum session explores A Trip to Mexico for young readers
About 103 children gathered at the Museum classroom on Saturday for a storytelling event titled A Trip to Mexico. The session will be fully illustrated with pictures and objects and welcomes parents and teachers to join the young audience.
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Mexico
Oldsmobile Display and Sales Policy Promises Courteous Service
A short notice from a dealer under Mr Adams emphasizes courteous treatment and a square dealing sales policy for Oldsmobile passenger cars and trucks. It invites owners and prospective customers to discuss motor problems and presents assurance of reliable care and a range of vehicles for approval.
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Adams
Local Notes on Residents and Horses in Stannard Area
Ms Pred Gray purchased a fine gaitered horse crew. Huth Bartlett yielded at Ettie Wins Welister's on Wednesday. Biffle Winchester helped boarding Lower Stannant teacher Mr. Austin. Modpott assisted Mrs Sunriver Leavitt last week and Sot returned home Wednesday. Holla Desan cares for her sister. Mrs Bertha Gochie and F P Dezan bought a new chestnut horse. Alma My daughter born to Ma and Mrs Pred Gochie. Addie Gochie works for Mrs Sorthy Gochic.
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Pred Gray
Huth Birtlett
Ettie
Welister
Biffle Winchester
Stannant
Mr. Austin
Sunriver Leavitt
Sot
Holla Desan
Bertha Gochie
Dezan
Mim
Greenahore
Alma My
Pred Gochie
Residents and Local Notables Weakened By Ailments and News
Alicia McLamn of Ryegate visited St Johns Buy on Thursday. Harry Nelson and his daughter Mrs Calvin Murray are named in a notable influence case. Charles Gibson of South Ryegate assists Edwin McKirahan in gathering winter wood. C F Smith suffers heart affliction. W H Nelson, injured in a fall, is now able to move about.
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Alicia McLamn
St. Johnsbuy
Harry Nelson
Calvin Murray
Charles Gibson
South Ryegate
Edwin McKirahan
Mix
C.F. Smith
W. H. Nelson
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Charlotte Morrill
Adelphi School
Brooklyn
Vermont Bay
Resistrar
Academy
Charlotte Mowill
Adelphi Academy
Bay Ridge
Mise. Morrill
St. Johnsburg
Board of Regents
Adelphi Street
Trinity Church
Morrill
Adelphi Academiy
Moviill
Chapman
St. Johns
Bury
McCurdy
Phillips Andover Academy
Foley
Dr. Thoyost
Alphonse Gauthier
Jonnie Barnet
Concord War
Flora Biard
B.D. Scribner
the Cross Bakery
Bradford
Gladys Farman
B.D. AL War
Barton
G. A. Whipple
Lyndon
John Simonds
Peck Co
New Hampshire
Businexs
H. P. Burpee
Anew Roy
Newport
Fred Simanton
Camp Nevens
Brightlock Hospital Aid Association
Tduox
J.D. Bachand
McIndoes
Woman's Recommendation
Prince Albert
P.A
P. A
Samhill
Tyr
Albert
Pirat
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co
Winston-Salem
AGW Auto
Staite
Oldsmobile
Pany
Stannard
Addie Gochie
Sorthy Gochic
Ryegate
Parmenter & Polsey
Aygents
Parmenter & Polsey Fertilizer CO
Mass
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