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The Weekly Caledonian

Location

Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1919

Page

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Grilleys Deliver Fine Program at Chautauqua

A large business crowd filled the Community Chautauqua tents in St. Johnsbury to enjoy the Grilleys impersonations led by Charles Grilley and Miss Virginia Grilley. The program featured music and humorous sketches, with Wiggam addressing heredity topics. The event showcased the Russian String Quartet under Leon Weltmann, with Thomas Jooks Fletcher delivering a dramatic lecture.

St. Johnsbury Charles Grilley United States Hus Charmingy Grilleys Albert Kidward Wiggam Wir Wigwam LB. C. McCormick Leon Weltmann Thomas Jooks Fletcher Pletcher Marion, Ohio Tribune Miss Sheehan Orleans America

Cars near collision on Mt Pleasant and Summer streets

A serious accident was narrowly avoided when Miss Marion Stevens’ car hit a telephone pole at the Mt Pleasant and Summer streets corner while Mrs. Charles Stanley’s car turned into Summer street. Both cars were slow. passengers included Louise Stevens Flora Roberts Ruth Sheridan Ruth Rice and Dennison Bean. Roberts had a chin cut stitched by Dr Wesley. Both drivers said no blame attached to either party.

Marion Stevens Mt. Pleasant Summer Streets Charles Stanley Miss Stevens Louise Stevens Flora Roberts Ruth Sheridan Ruth Rice Dennison Bean Miss Roberts Dr. Wesley

Senator Johnson Visit in Vermont Opposes League Talk

Burlington reads that Senator Hiram W. Johnson will speak at the Strong theatre on the League of Nations and why it should not join the Treaty of Peace. David Jane Hill accompanies him. the event is headlined by Hon. Charles H. Darling and expected to draw a large Vermont audience.

Burlington Hiram W. Johnson Ann League of Nations Taft Watherings Johnson David Jane Hill Charles H. Darling

Flower Contest Winners at Town and Rural Schools

The Museum held a Flower Contest for second graders as schools closed. Top village winners include Marjorie Mackay Fairbanks I II with 451 plants and Virginian Thomas St Johnsbury Center II with 117 species. Rural leader Elma Armstrong Four Corners Grade VIII with 140.

Museum Museum Iecus Fairbanks School Marjorie Mackay Summer Street Lois Goodwin Charlotte Adams Portland Street Lillian Caswell Harvie. Conley Arldock Village Vireginian Thomas Eather Pierce St. Johnsbury Center Elma Armstrong Four Corners Edward Flin Ndith Armstrong Iva Flin

Sheriff Demands Return Of Six Missing Pullets

Sheriff Wilbur Worthen of St. Johnsbury Center vents fury over a thief who stole thirty of his pullets and left six behind. He urges the thief to return the six and reunite the flock, warning of harsh words if he fails to restore the birds.

Worthen Wilbur Worthen St. Johnsbury Center Caledonian

Miss Glendeen Ball Weds Rev Mason W Sharp at Grace Church

Miss Glendeen Ball of Rochester Va., formerly of Boston, married Rev. Mason White Sharp of Milford N H, in Grace Methodist church. The ceremony featured green and white decor, organist Miss Alice Warden, singer Miss Edwina Blodgett, and a reception at the Sharp home. The couple plan to live in Milford after August 1.

Miss Glendeen Ball Mason W. Sharp Brilliant Church Grace Methodist Church Glendeen Ball Boston Rochester Mason White Sharp E. W. Sharp Summer Street St. Johnsbury Sharp Milford N. H Theological School Boston University Emmanuel Church West Roxbury American Trust Company New Methodist Church Alice Warden Edwina M. Blodgett Miss Ball Hugh C. Henry Maplewood N. J Sharman Bush Hepsebeth Milltimore Emmie Bush Cambridge Laura Suitor Georgette Crepe Annie Suitor Ada Sharp Miss Gould Miss Roundy Miss Bush Howard W. Sharp Hartford Dale Atwood Frank Lynn Harold Hamlin John Wesley Donald George A. Martin James A. Impey Pauline Randall Madeline Randall Ouis Cowles Grace Redliff Punch Lillian Martin Dorothea Henry Marshall Miltimore Clara Martin J. Somerville Mt. Vernon Street Milo M. Ball Rochester High School Tretroit Conservatory of Music White River Valley New Bedford Mass Revere No. 50 State Street Emmanuel Somerville Mais Brattleboro Springfield College Methodist Church B. N. White W. Cushing Milo Ball Earle Akey High Henry Barbara Henry Harry Henry New Jersey M. Hf. Cheney South Newfane A. P. Carpenter Irwin

Mrs Atwood Breaks Both Arms After Fall on Fourth

Mrs. William Atwood fell down stairs the morning of the Fourth of July and broke both arms. Local physicians attended and set the bones. She travels to Stratford to stay with her mother until fully recovered.

William Atwood Stratford

Giant Airship Tears Hole in Cover and Delays Home

The Boston Morning Herald reports a giant airship tearing a hole in its cover and twisting ribs while moored. The Evening Caledonian covers gale damage on the R-34 delaying its home voyage, with both papers racing to publish today.

Boston Morning Herald St. Johnsbury Evening Caledonian Caledonian Associated Press

Wilsons Celebrate Golden Wedding with Family and Friends

Mr and Mrs Wilson mark fifty years of marriage with a private and public celebration in St Johnsbury and Barnet. The couple, married July 1900 in St Johnsbury, raised a family led by daughter Mrs John S Galbraith. Wilsons' long career spanned sales, postmaster service, and a farming operation with Holstein cattle.

Grace Methodist Church Anil Lienty Wilson Thei Liu Main Street Henry BE. Wilson Bradford Vermont Strusia S. Alby West Littleton Cleveland Harrison Wilson Barnet Wilsons St. Johnsbury Drouin Block Cary Maple Sugar Co Portland Street Caledonian Reporter John S. Galbraith Passumpsie

Aid to Children in Vermont Infants Paralysis Clinics

Vermont children crippled by infantile paralysis are offered free expert treatment this month. Dr. Robert Lovett of Boston leads clinics directed by the State Board of Health, urging guardians to bring their children for advised care at various statewide sites, including Barton in Caledonia County on Monday July 14 at Odd Fellows Hall from a.m. to p.m.

Vermont State Board of Health Robert Lovett Boston Caledonia County Odd Fellows Hall Barton

Local scribes join ranks amid wartime duty

A cynical remark hints that some newspaper writers volunteered for military service rather than risk being assigned to cover a distant correspondent's copy, reflecting wartime pressures on press staff.

Chauffeur Testified He Stopped Before Crossing In Fatal Train Crash

The $300000 suit by Mrs. George H. Prouty of Newport against Grand Trunk Railroad opened at Newport Court House with Judge Harland B. Howe presiding. Chauffeur James W. Blay testified that approaching a blind crossing he stopped about 160 feet from the tracks, saw neither train nor signal, and recalled little after the collision that killed ex governor Trouty. Several witnesses and six photos were shown. Blay’s pending claim seeks $50000 for injuries.

George H. Prouty Newport Grand Trunk Railroad Harland B. Howe Uvutye It Trouty Wulle Beng Dinytn James W. Day Tui Fis Irouty& Miller Lumber Mills Buckmain Me Waterville James W. Blay Redmond Blay Mir Prouty Ward Prouty Medmond Grand Trunk Canada

For Sale Middlebury Shoe and Haberdashery Store

Late Henry F. Joy estate offers a shoe and haberdashery shop in Middlebury Vermont. Fine college town and farming region. Apply Mrs. H. F. Joy Middlebury VT. 10 tf.

Henry F. Joy Middlebury H. F. Joy

For Sale Four Fresh Milkers at Caledonia Street

For sale two milk cows from A Nuremburg at 27 Caledonia street. Call at six o clock to inspect.

A. Nuremburg Caledonia Street

Camps for Girls Bring Camp Life to Franklin County

The YWCA opens Camp Worth While at St. Albans Bay with Grace Brooks directing. Twelve girls from five to six towns in Franklin County attend a low cost week of camp life away from rail towns. Edith Inskeep assists with first aid, canning, hygiene and more as girls learn in tents, recreation, swimming and camp fire.

Vermont St. Albans Bay Grace Brooks St. Albans Franklin County Connex Edith Inskeep

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Chautauqua Stanley Auto Museum Notes MR. and Mrs. Wilson Newport Court House Calla St. Johnsbury Vt C. A. Calderwood, Inc Mary Ann Asselin
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