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Newspaper
The Weekly Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1919
Page
4
The St Johnsbury Caledonian details publishing company contact in St Johnsbury Vermont appears with subscription options. Six months or one year offered to any address, with printing details and postal stamping noted.
Editorial lauds Transfer Co for starting a new bus line along principal streets to link residential areas with sun electric transport. Acknowledges initial delays but urges public patience until schedules are set and routes are familiar, predicting strong patronage once the system stabilizes.
The state newspaper editors and others are flooded with letters from Woman Suffrage Headquarters urging letters and telegrams to Gov Clement to summon a special session of the legislature. The aim is to secure support for women’s vote in the 1920 presidential election in Vermont.
A collage of humorous quips and dated reflections on wife fashion the old furniture craze Ford fashion labor and farming life. Images of Bare Theda in Cleopatra, a farmer’s reliance on belts, and a Cub reporter’s obituary line create a provincial, nostalgic mood.
Edward Bazin of Worcester Massachusetts died after a stroke in Concord. The funeral at First Universalist Church was led by Rev I J Muelnus with Rev Grant Van Blarcom officiating. Bazin, born November 1 1858 in Hutrowell, grew up in New Jersey and Connecticut, later settled in Concord. He worked as a mechanic and at Fairbanks Scale Factory and held moose lodge and other fraternal roles. Survived by widow Eilen Millimore Copech and son L ord Bazin of Worcester, Mass, plus sisters and a brother, many floral tributes noted. He served in Co D V N G during the Spanish American War and died June 22 after a paralysis stroke.
Mr. and Mrs. Bragg observed a golden wedding amid Barton, Newport, and Boston & Maine railroad stations. He served as selectman, village officer, police member, fire chief, and led Odd Fellows and Masonic bodies. Mrs. Bragg, born Lucy Willis Lucas in Richford, 1852, lived in Pailee and Wisconsin. They have two daughters Nellie Bertrand and Bertha Delaney. relatives include Theodore Wise, Charles, William, and Clarence Bragg, EB Lucas. An amusing remark on automobiles follows.
A string of community updates from East Concord area reports services at St. Doluehyry and a Children’s Day observance at Stothadiet church with flowers and remarks by Rev. Glen W. Toutes. Visitors include Mrs. Geonie Whipple, Mrs. Joby Tinker, and several residents from Fitzdilo, Woolbury, Lawyerville, and St. Johnsbury.
ORLEANS Mus De Rowell and son Munh travel to Boston by auto after a month at the Rowell home. The son will resume surveying studies at Harvard College. Various local notes: Miss Ella Blaisdell a business visitor in Jay. Mrs Hamilton and Mrs Chamberlain visited New Automobile Tn at Thavet. Glenn Tunney in Natick. Howard Emerson recovering at Orleans hospital after horse incident. union church service at Congregational church with sermon on church union. Mrs Pert Scott and Hazel Bry aunt in St Johnsbury. Hazen Converse visiting Hardwick. Park Beetle vacationing in Burlington with A D Beede. Charles White recovering at Dr Cleusby's Hospital. Mrs L D R Collins visiting Summer with Mrs Mertie Perley. Mrs Arthne Lumben back to hospital work. Will Joslyn family at Willoughby Lake and John Wright's family visiting.
An advertisement purports that Money and Tar is a reliable cough remedy from M. Oliver of Greens boro. Box 192 Rh F 20 4. It claims to relieve hay fever asthma and bronchial conditions by soothing inflamed surfaces and contains no opiates. Children like it and it is sold everywhere.
Obituary and alumni notes from Vermont honor university figures and reunions. Major Nelson Jackson receives Croix de Guerre with palm for heroism in France, plus DS from US, with Montpelier state lab confirming Berlin Pond fungus not harmful to water supply. campus breakfast and anniversaries noted.
The Galevoniin prints the complete day plan for St Johnsbury celebrations. A large crowd is expected and no public funds will be spent in town on soldier and sailor events. Generous local support funds the big events, and three bands are booked for the day. A special train from Hardwick to St Johnsbury departs 7.20 am with stops to 8.55 am, returning after events. another special to Newport leaves at 1 pm.
From Fairbank's locality the service climbs to Summer Street and Central to the St. Johnsbury House then returns to the head of Main Street. The trip takes about thirty minutes and the car is in good condition. Fare is ten cents with tickets available for regular riders.
County court adjourned at noon Saturday while noting Judge Stanton and assistants Woodhull and Coffiin may return around July 25 to hear cases left with the Court. The Woodrow divorce case was argued with Dunnett Shielda and Conatt for petitioners. The Newlin v Harriett Newlin libel proceeded with Searles & Graves for the libelant. A judgment in the Main v Maynard and Maynard case ordered $18.18 to be paid to Maynard, with Walter W. Wesley appointed Commissioner. Other divorces were continued or discontinued, including Hawes v Hawes and Blodgett v Blodgett. Stonrneva v Stearns also continued amid further scheduling. The Boston Transprint notes a busy, unsettled month ahead.
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