Caledonia County Teachers Associa tion meets at St Johnsbury Academy
The fourteenth annual Caledonia County Teachers Association gathering opened at the St Johnsbury Academy with large attendance. Sessions featured talks on school home ties, conferences led by Miss Vaughn, and an address by Payson Smith, Education Commissioner from Massachusetts. Officers were elected: President Harvey Burbank, vice president G A Jamieson, secretary Anna T Atkinson, treasurer Helen S William, with an executive committee including O D Mathewson and J A Davis. Card of thanks notes express condolences and gratitude for kindness during illness and death in local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonia County Teachers’ Association
St. Johnsbury
Francis A. Poole
Davis
Academy
Merrill
Miss Vaughn
Eltigen
Payson Smith
Missachus Betts
Harvey Burbank
Barnet
G. A. Jamieson
West Burke
Anna T. Atkinson
Newbury
Helen S. William
Danville
D. Mathewson
Lyndonville
J. A. Davis
St Johnsbury
Elizabeth Jones
Barnet Fire Destroys Farm Barn Near Ruth Gilfillan Home
Fire swept a barn on Ruth Gilfillan’s farm about one mile east of the village Saturday morning, burning it to the ground though the house and shed were saved. Cause unknown. Community offers sympathy for the family as residents report a lively local scene with visits and events around Barnet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Gilpllan
Ellen Bishop
St. Johnsbury
R. Fl. Hazelton
Laura Dow
Lyndon Institute
Virginia Elliott
Readsboro
Harriet Elliott
St. Johnsbury Academy
Edith Hazelton
MeIndoes
Knight of
Arthur F. Stone
East Barnet
Barnet
MeIndoos
Fragmentary Local Note on New York Revolutionary Map
A damaged passage discusses a historical map of New York during the Revolution. It mentions a devilish bet word and references locations such as Lett gate and the heartly area, with unclear directions and names. The fragment provides no clear event or dates but ties to New York history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tang Irkind
New Yorks
New York
Death of Mrs Jane Bonnett in Arlington Med
Mrs Jane Bonnett died at her Arlington home. Born December 13 1841 in St Johnsbury she was married to Geo W Bonnett on September 4 1865. Most of her life was spent in St Johnsbury. Survived by daughter Emma Montgomery and grandchildren Virginia Weston Caroll Montgomery Carlyle and Ertrude. Funeral held Tuesday officiated by Dr A P Grint. Out of town mourners included L W Bennett BE H Miles Waterford Stan ton Bonnett Arthur Crown Concord William Roberts and Mrs William Henderson of St Johnsbury Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Janet Bonnett
Arlington
Med
St. Johnsbury
L. M. Snow
A. P. Grint
L. W. Bennett
BE. H. Miles
Waterford
Stanton Bonnett
Arthu Crown
Concord
William Roberts
William Henderson
St. Johnsbury Center
Mrs Herbert J Bonnett Dies After Illness in Four Corners
Mrs Herbert J Bonnett of Four Corners died at her home Wednesday afternoon from pneumonia following a week of influenza. She was born in Coventry and married Willard Hawkins of St Johnsbury on October 11 1880. Her husband Willard Hawkins died in November 1897. On June 27 180% she married Mr Bennett and lived on the family farm where she died. She leaves a daughter, a brother John Hammond of Stukely Quebec, and a sister Mrs Luther B Brown of St Johnsbury. The Bennetts were known for hospitality and social activities. Funeral at the home Saturday with burial in Mt Pleasant cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert J. Bonnett
Four Corners
Bonnett
Coventry
Willard Hawkins
St. Johnsbury
Mr. Hawking
Bennett
Hawking
Bankrupt Caledonian Co meeting creditors in Vermont
In the District Court of Vermont notice to creditors of Caledonian Co Twe bankrupt. A meeting of creditors will be held March 7, 1919 at 9:00 A.M. at the office of D K Porter in St Johnsbury to pass upon all claims including preferred and otherwise, trustees account, referee’s account and determine payment of claims or dividends. Dated February 5, 1919, Edwin A. Cook Receiver in Bankruptcy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of the United States
District of Vermont
Caledonian Co
Twe
D. KE. Porter
St. Johnsbury
Edwin A. Cook
Bankrptey
Danville Death Of Silas Bovee A Longtime Resident
Silas Bovee a longtime Danville resident died Sunday evening at his daughter’s home. Born May 25 185 in Erieville he moved to Danville at age 12 and farmed here until seven years ago. Survived by wife Miss Odekirk of Monsick New York and two daughters Mrs Herman Osgood and Mrs Henry Osgood of Danville. Golden wedding anniversary with his wife observed January 1 1919. Funeral held Tuesday at 1 30 at his daughter’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas Bovee
Doyen
Henry Osgood
Mr. Bovee
Erye~ille
Peter
Margaret Bovee
Danville
Bovee
Odekirk
Monsick
N. Y
Herman Osgood
Manville
Alex McMullen
Methodist
Local Notices From Lyndon Center Lantern
Lyndon Center Ladies Aid plans Friday session with Mrs. William Bradley and a Wednesday prayer meeting at her home. Institute students attended a Friday night sing at Squabble Hollow School. Clarifications on class conventions and visits to Montpelier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
William Bradley
Squabble Hollow
St Johnsbury
M Berry
Passumpale
Marshall Pierce
Lydia Chaffee
Duboise
East Lyndon
Ralph Turnbull von Sutton
May
Fred Chapman
Gerald Batchelder
Montpelier
Samuel Duke
Little Opal Bailey
Toward and Te Brown
Irene Bailey
Hitchcock
Speedwell Farma
Nelson Woodavil
Greenfield
Mase
Paris to Aix Les Bains Diary Entry From James E. Silsby
Private James E. Silsby of Company F 207th Ammunition Train describes a rough rail trip from Boamy to Aix Les Bains France, the Alps and snow, a large camp with Hun prisoners, Red Cross coffee and bread, a stay in a grand city hotel, a sulphur spring bath, and plans to return home with tales of the journey. He notes food, heat, and clothing conditions, a 7th FA division insignia, a forthcoming visit to Gorges by bike, and desires for a dress uniform for a promenade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ernest Silsby
Aoe
Aix-Les-Taine
France
Fagincourt
Boamy
Tony Walt
Red Cross Tt
Aix-Les-Bainé
Aix
Europe
Favincourt
Massonnet
Sam
82D Division
Lost River
Xame
United States
Tam
Lave
Pyt
James E. Sisby
Vermont Bankers Elect Choose New Officers
The Vermont Bankers Association met in Montpelier with A H Chandy welcoming attendees. Officers elected include L H Bixby president Gilbert Woods vice president S Webster secretary and D L Wells treasurer with terms ranging one to two years. An evening banquet featured a talk on banking topics by St John Wesley Hill. Members later met state legislators to discuss desired legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vol
Montpelien
Smith
Darlington
W. Davis
Homer HH
Webster’ Maide
C. Webster
L. H. Bixby
Montpelier
Gilbert Woods
St. Johnsbury
S. Webster
Barton
DL. Wells
Orwell
L. H. Baldwin
Rutland
W. H. Roberts
Manchester Center
John. Brameley
St Albans
W. C. Johnie Kon
Baie
Pice
Whicn
John Wesley Hill
Linecol) Memorial University
State House
Assembly
Maplewood Hall box supper funds piano at school event
West Danville reports a Thursday school entertainment at Maplewood Hall that drew a good crowd and helped raise money to finish paying for the piano. Several locals are noted away in nearby towns. A Saturday box supper for the church benefits features Blake's orchestra and a call for attendees to bring a box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maplewood Hall
Henry Clifford
St. Johnsbury
Blake's Orchestra
George Kittidge
Madine Hunt
St. Johnasbury
George Kittredge
C. C. Farrington Nesday
St. Johnsbur
Grange Meeting Planned in North Danville with Installations
Anna and Isgue Stanton are in with influenza. Deputy Walter Hall of St. Johnsbury Center will install officers at the Grange meeting Saturday evening. Supper will be served and a good attendance is desired. Mrs. Frank Swett is ill. The Sons and Daughters of Liberty will meet at Week's hall Thursday. Also, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Brill of Wheelock visited James Crissily the first of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna
Isgue Stanton
Walter Hall
St. Johnsbury Center
Frank Swett la
Sons and Daughters of
Libers
Louis Brill
Wheelock
James Crissily
Death of Rowena M. Smith in bereavement notice
The Smith family mourns Rowena Maud Smith born December 11 1917 who died February 20 after two days illness resembling heat fever. Funeral held Saturday at 10 at home with Rev E G French officiating. Survived by parents Evelyn Brickett sister and Reginald Smith brother plus grandparents and many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowena M. Smith
Adelbert Smith
Rowena Maud
Rowena
French
Evelyn Brickett
Reginald Smith
Henry Page
Henry Vase
Benjamin Tilton
St. Johnsbury
We Wish to Thank Crignds and Neighbors for Kindness
Expression of thanks from Kt. B. Gammell and family Mrs. Susan Blake and Miss Belle Blake for support and flowers during the recent bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crignds
B. Gammell
Susan Blake
Belle Blake
Valentine Social Activities Fill Local Churches
The Ladies Aid and Christian Endeavor groups hosted gatherings at the Baptist and Methodist churches with large turnouts. Valentine socials, masques, dances, and tableaux drew about 90 to 125 attendees, featuring dinners, refreshments, and varied entertainments. Several residents attended events in nearby towns, and illness and hospital visits were noted alongside community celebrations.
Card of Thanks Expressing Gratitude for Kindness
We thank relatives neighbors and friends for kindness during the sickness and death of our loved one and for the beautiful floral tributes. Montgomery Carroll M Montgomery Mrs Virginia Weston and Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nous
George W. Cronin
I. of L. of
North Danville
H. J. Bennett
W. J. Holloway
L. B. Brown
Polath
Mr. and Mes
Adelbert Smith
Evelyn Brickey
Bates
Emin
Montgomery Carroll M. Montgomery
Virginia Weston and Family
Woman's Strong Endorsement For Foley Kidney Pills
Moe Dot Tryer Franklin Ave Oteego On writes that nine years ago she suffered kidney trouble despite trying many medicines. After using Foley Kidney Pill she felt a notable improvement and believes others with kidney issues can safely use the product. She claims relief from backache eye muscles stiff joints rheumatic pains and bladder problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moe Dot
Tryer
Franklin Ave
Oteego
Igo
Local Residents Note Household Updates
Mrs Charles Randall has a finisher at Charles Cutdyell's and returned home. Mrs Betsey Dickerson, housekeeper at Fort A Hoyt, to be about the house again after a few weeks. Mrs Frank Crane spent Sunday with Mrs Ola Bartlett. Eva Hatch is at home near Wallen, away caving for Ben Moore who had dreams. Miss Olin Macon is at home for a short vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Randall
Charles Cutdyell
Betsey Dickerson
Fort A. Hoyt
Frank Crane
Ola Bartlett
Eva Hatch
Font Wallen
Ben Moore
Olin Macon
Foley's Honey and Tar Extolled in World Best Claim
An endorsement from A H Me of Lindside West Virginia praises Foley's Honey and Tar as the best medicine for throat irritation and cough. The testimonial claims severe coughing improved after using a half bottle, and notes availability at local sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voley
A. H. Mehunch
Lindside
W. Va
Foley
St Johnsbury Center Notes and Visits
Mrs Robert Chirk of Tyilon spent Thursday with Mrs ALG. Rev MG Taper attended the funeral of Emeth Farman in Lutsbury. GS Remick of Waterford visited his brother I W Remick. Mrs Miner and Mrs Taylor of St Johnsbury called on Miss Tupper. The Congregational Church society voted to aid the ward. The Sunday Feb 23 service will feature The Divisible Blanket. Mrs Hyzel Pierce and her children of Orleans visited their cousin Carl Kemlek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fefferaven
Ley
Washington
Christian Endeavor Society
Iilst
Baptist Church
Lurge
Nowy Marie
Aml
Gerald Baehelder
Harley Green
Francis Campbell
Emily King
Sheffield
Smith
Gordon Smith
Carl Bailey
Valentine
Mathewson House
Ching Chong
Lydia Watera
Lebanon
N. H
Hibbard Brown
St. Johnsbury
Fred Spencer
Montreal
Clyde Spencer
Ladies' Aid Society
The
Methodist Church
Methodist
T. Morse
Charles Tbowshaw
Unis Village
Congregational Society
W. T. Morse
Epworth League
Enterprise Grange
MG. Taper
Lutsbury
Emeth Farman
GS. Remick
Waterford
I. W. Remick
Miner
Mre. Taylor
Hyzel Pierce
Childres
Orleans
Leslie
Flint
Newport
Carl Kemlek
Telephone Hearing Highlights Call for Line Cuts in Towns
A transcription of a recent telephone hearing shows the Telephone Company urging line cuts between St Johnsbury and surrounding towns to relieve congestion. Officials and experts testified that reducing service would lower tolls and preserve profits, while minimizing new business impact was not discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mefnilee Falls
Lab
Miditor
The
Caledonian
Dan
Telephone Company
Spon
St Jalouse Bury
St. Johnsbury
Tissumpsie Company
Fairbanks Morse Declares Quarterly Dividend on Preferred Stock
Fairbanks and Morse Co. announces a quarterly dividend of one and one half percent on its Preferred Capital Stock to stockholders of record at close of business February 20. Transfer books will close February 20 until March 1 1909 for registration. Secretary M Boughey signs the notice from Chicago Minnesota in February 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mareh Ust
M. Boughey
Bradford Sut. Elwin Vermouth Returns From Overseas Duty
Elwin Vermouth of the 5th Pioneer Infantry has returned home from overseas duty. Miss Peal Blanchard of Northampton, Massachusetts, is visiting town for a flow lays. A chowder supper at the Congregational church was a great success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwin Vermouth
Stth Pioneer Innfantry
Peal Blanchard
Northampton
Mass
Congregational Church
Caledonia Leaders Convention Draws West Burke Attendees
Lidia Welch and Glidgy McNally attended the Caledonia County leaders convention in St. Johnsbury on Friday. Ernest Elliott of New York planned a short visit with his mother Mrs Oliver Jonnaxs. Representative PS Marvix and his wife, along with their oldest son Carl, returned from Montpelier on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lidia Welch
Glidgy McNally
St. Johnsbury
Caledonia County
Ernest Elliott
New York
Hint Hoon
Oliver Jonnaxs
PS. Marvix
Carl
Montpelier
Local village notes from West Lunenburg and area
West Lunenburg reports Pearl Bloat bought fine work horses. Several residents attended the East Concord box supper last Friday. Mrs W Hi Carpenter and Josie Carpenter visited Mrs Henry Jewell last Sunday. Edwind Darling has been ill with doctor Spooner of Lancaster in attendance. Elvin Nichols moves to the Brown farm he purchased earlier. Miss Josie Carpenter was in St Johnbury last Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Lunenburg
East Concord
W. Hi, Carpenter
Josie Carpenter
Henry Jewell
Edewnd Darling
Lr. Spooner
Lancaster
Elvin Nichols
Te Brown Farm
St Johnebury
Legal Estate of Bank Creditors Meeting Notice
The Honorable Mediate Court for the State of Caledonia orders a meeting in St. Johnsbury Vermont to examine and allow claims against the estate of Extward Warebanks. Creditors must present claims by February 8 and the meetings run March 18 and August 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the First National Bank building. Commissioners Smith and Woods sign the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Te Uisler
Mediate
Caledonia
Wairbanks
St. Johnsbury
Ald Piyttiot
Firat National Bank
Vilalge
Aati Vietelet
Homel E. Smith
Gilbert EB. Woods
K Meh i
Commissioners' Notice of Estate Proceedings
The undersigned probate commissioners of Caledonia district announce meetings to examine and settle debts against the estate of Thomas A. Symes late of Witterford. The sessions will be at the dwelling of T. M. Keith in Passumpste on February 22 and July 24 from one to four o'clock. Creditors must present claims for examination and settlement. Taken at Passumpite this January 20. Timothy M. Keith and Frank Matichh, Commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonia
Thomas A. Symes
Witterford
Vaid
T. M. Keith
Passumpste
Gaid
Hove
Saul Diy
Dumaary
Juli Calirk
Jaguary
Ayi
Timothy M. Keith
Frank Wo
Appeal for license to sell ward estate in Walden Vermont
Public notice from the Probate Court of St Johnsbury Vermont informs all interested parties that Jewett C Laird a minor of Walden seeks license to sell real estate in Walden to invest proceeds for the ward’s benefit. The hearing is set for February 28 before Judge Walter P Smith with publication required in the St Johnsbury newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewett C. Laird
Walden
Jowett
C. Taird
George TH. Kay
Waldes Land
Caledonia
Vermont
St. Johnsbury
Ieitanis
Mhoon
Vaid Cout
Cour
St. Johne
Ty Smid
Walter P Smith
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O. E
Eddie Coe
Willoughby
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Ben Forbes
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Ruth Leach
Morothy
Kathal Newman
Annie
Reta
Regina Gallagher
Lorin Jenkins
Clyde Sleeper
U. S. Ny
Harlan Cobleigh
Cynthia Aldrich
Melvin Haytwell
Dale Donahue
Mrs
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H. J. Bonnett
Lyndon Center
Lunenburg
Gilbert E. Woods
West
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Nutting
W. A, Nutting
Lyndon
Harvey
Robert Chirk
Tyilon
Alg
Tager Pers
Fairbanks, Morse & Co
Chieujro
Minoia
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Bwat Pale
New England
Stetson Oil Co
Station E
Cleveland
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Vermont State Hospital
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