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Newspaper
The Weekly Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1920
Page
5
Local items from Lyndonville detail a political meeting led by Wood League candidate campaigns, social events at Cable Hall, and church activities. Deaths include Mrs. John P. Cornell of Waterloo and Mrs. Myra Hammons. numerous visits, funerals, and society gatherings are listed, with church and school community updates throughout.
Severe weather hindering horse shows but Lyndonville hosts a busy matinee with class events and a University Musical Club concert. Performers stay in town, many sick and recovering, while community groups host dances, whist parties, and charitable events amid a string of social gatherings and local notices.
East Burke residents share family travels and cards while Rev Angell visits Atlehtlook hospital Mandy. Local groups plan dances and meetings at Marm products center and Marm school yard. J. W. Lawrence expected, Marm women host charity events. several neighbors host readers and visitors in St Johnsbury and Wheel-Woh.
East Burke hosts a men’s social banquet and future suppers to foster community life while Lyndonville, Burke and local families face illnesses and bereavements. The week features multiple visits, hospital stays, and a dance by the Lons and Daughters of Liberty, with heart Sunday approaching and Pomona and Grange activities planned.
Local items note Charle Bennett returning home after weeks away in Jacksonville and Ors tande Florida. Attendance at funerals in Lyndonville and visits from Gray and Williams families. A forthcoming event Friday February 20 features an attache first concert and sale of boxes with proceeds to aid a charity.
Jeanette Lang of Barnet, born November 22, 1841 in Whitefield, died at her home after a month long illness. A devoted church member and housekeeper for her brother, she was beloved for kindness and faith. Funeral held at the Barnet church with Rev. Clarke delivering the sermon. burial in the village cemetery. Several out-of-town relatives attended. Barnet friends note her steady piety and service to family and church. Local notices mention visitors, illnesses, and frigid weather with record lows in the area.
West Burke visitors attended Frank Ruggles funeral while E Ly Watson and Mrs Craig recover at home. Illnesses include Mrs Jonathan Stevens and teen, with Dow reporting pondicitix and other ailments. Silas Giay died after weeks of sickness. funeral led by Rev George Chambers with Cora Stebbins and O Eastman in attendance. Mr and Mrs Furness of Marshfield stayed amid health concerns.
A jumble of funeral notices and family announcements: I I Brows died suddenly, with services led by Rev Forest Wood and Rev George Chambers in Chelsea. Mrs Oscar Page, cousin of Miss Henrietta Esterbrooks, died after years in town. Mr and Mrs Charles Hersey of St Johnsbury visit due to Mrs Fred Craig’s illness. John Stevens and companion visit Woodsville parents after a fall from an auto truck. Caroline A Stanford, born Leeds Q Aug 31, widow of Edward Moore and James Stanford, moved Manchester NH nine years ago. member of Baptist then Methodist churches. sons Perry S Moon Stoughton MA, Ervin L Ste Manchester NH, Geo Stanford Swampscott MA, daughter Mabel E Manchester NH. Funeral held Tue at 2 pm led by Rev A N Pierce. bearers Toy, John Annis, Ervin Stanford, Goose Stanford. interment at family lot. Mr and Mrs A Fulford welcomed a daughter Della born Tuesday morning. Margaret Barnett remains.
Passumpsic residents gather details from a busy local page. Several attendees recall the C Toninstrel show in St Johnsbury. News of deaths, illnesses, hospital visits, births, and travel updates fill the week, with many names and addresses noted alongside routine chores and local happenings.
C. M. Wallace resident of East Ryegate died Friday at his daughter's home after a several week illness. Funeral held Monday at one in the afternoon with burial in Melndoo. Born October 21, 184d in Concord he served in Co G Vermont Cavalry in the Civil War and was twice wounded. He was a member of Col Py Post ICO I. Survivors include Amanda Buck Rupert Franklin and nine others born to his first marriage all living in town. his wife Delian Quimby died recently. He was once station agent for 30 years and served in the legislature. He was known as a genial neighbor. Relatives gathered last week. News of local social and church events follow.
West Danville residents and families like Parrington Farrington Page and Wallace Ainsr spent time in St Johnsbury with others including Mr and Mrs D C Farrington and Mrs Henry Clifford. Otia Brickett Clifton O and George Aislex were also in St Johnsbury with several caretaking notices for sick relative Zona Kittredge at Lilla Douse.
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