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Newspaper
The Weekly Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1920
Page
1
Town officials and doctors in St Johnsbury discussed handling a local gripe outbreak led by Victor J. Genge. They concluded quarantine would be ineffective, stressing public cooperation, hygiene, and staying home when ill to curb spread.
The St Johnsbury Commercial Club in cooperation with Sergt Tomlins announces a contest among school children on the advantages of joining the United States Army. Forty two prizes are offered with distribution to rural schools, the Academy, the Consent School, and the boys high school. Essays must be written by February 20.
A brilliant St Johnsbury lodge Elks ball drew about fifty couples to the Avnie Union Hall on Friday night. Purple and white decor transformed the hall with banners, lights, and draped paper. Highlights included Lovell stage displays, performances by Miss Billie Martin and Mert Weston, and a late intermission luncheon benefiting Knight Hospital Aid.
Santoly Tajsett reports a Saturday sighting when Elwyn Kimball found a large brown butterfly clinging to a barn at the Kimball farm. Albert Gay also brought a lemon grown by Mrs. Guay in her window, measuring about 42 by 1 inches.
Neatly 200 voters at St Johnstigny Town hall nominate officers for March meeting. Walter S Russell tops race for overseer of the poor by a large majority amid a partly formed caucus. Nominees include David Porter chair, Preston May clerk, and others for Morlorator, Collector, Selectman, Lister, Grand Juror, Town Agent, and School Director. Only ballot candidate was Russell. several positions filled by acclamation or partial ballots.
A fire erupted just before midnight in the Railroad Street business district of St Johnsbury, with trucks jammed in front of Rolland J Nadeau's shoe shop at 78 Railroad. The blaze caused cellar damage and affected floor space before extinguished by responders. The store carried insurance with Crawford Ranney Ashley, and the cause remains undetermined.
Severe winter weather worsens a coal shortage blamed on blocked rail traffic and supply cuts. Vermont and nearby regions face dwindling stocks as Boston and Maine division reports uncertain shipments and utilities scramble to secure enough fuel for the season. Local businesses and households brace for further restrictions amid hard coal scarcity.
John W. Titcomb, now of Albany, is praised as one of the ablest fish culturists in the United States. Formerly with the federal Fish Commission in Washington, he later led New York’s hatchery work in Albany. His career is highlighted by significant contributions to state and national fish culture efforts. Some readers express concern over Bolshevik revolutions and related political anxieties.
The American Legion posts in St Johns bury announce a Ford car giveaway at Grant Bieter Hall on Monday evening March. Proceeds from a pieced bid will form a fund toward a permanent Legion hall in St Johnsbury. Concerts by local talent and music by Seugent Brosavedestra will accompany the ball conducted by committee chairs Ball Sargent Webb Bitchler Tudkon Kirk Cyteey Leonard.
The county court adjourned after a long chancery hearing concerning Thivey By Gump WH. SB. Woods. The defendants claim debt and personal property valued in the thousands, with an accounting to determine sums due for the benefit of bankrupt estates. A dwelling on the farm, built by a sister, was not in the deed, halting the case until Friday.
Murdo McLean died Sunday morning in St Johnsbury at 86 after a period of feeble health. He lived the last decade with his two sons John and Norman in town. Funeral services were held at the Fane of Normin Mcbean at 9 this Monday. He was born in Scotland and came to Gould with his parents at age 15.
A two week sale promises fifteen Dr Rees sermons mailed to friends or relatives unable to attend meetings. The offer, tied to the Caledonian Record of How, aims to spread the Rev Richards message and urging believers to mail addresses for distribution to supporters. About forty five people accepted the offer at the last meeting. more were reported by the office.
The St Johnsbury Red Cross Tag Day collected roughly 700 with many small contributions still arriving. The Banks Company contributed 100, Academy students 27, and Miss Maunie Seeley led a box that raised 54. Gifts came from a wide circle of volunteers, including an elderly donor who asked to support the Red Cross.
The article reflects on revival meetings drawing attention in St Johnsbury and cites prominent historical figures as examples of faithful followers. It also reports on Red Cross notes highlighting a special meeting, upcoming reports, and new cooperation among town societies, with executive board plans and schedules.
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