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Newspaper

The Weekly Caledonian

Location

Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1919

Page

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Two Boys Held Over Burglary Case in St Johnsbury

Walter family in Waterbury village appears before Hospoake municipal court as two youths face burglary charges. State's Attorney Campbell seeks extradition from New York as authorities plan to return the suspects to St Johnsbury for a county court hearing. The case highlights potential long prison terms and board of charities actions if support fails.

Walter Newark Wet Burke Damoy Tt Campbell Sheri Worthey Jellboy Jeffrey Board of Charities and Probation Barquin Paina Albany N.Y Nonin Sherrif Worthen Altiny Devan Cnemody Iyo Bavape New York Waginey St. Johnslung Weyhal Mays Campbell Ovday Aml Wov St. Johnsbury Clement Vermont Gov. Smith Worthen Hursday Hisdie Mcree Windsor

Legion 18 Incorporation Proposed in Congress

A bill introduced in the House by Major Stoval Co. Johnson of South Dakota would incorporate the American Legion. Theodore Roosevelt Jr. is named as an incorporator. The group seeks to uphold the Constitution, safeguard democracy, promote Americanism, and preserve memories of the Great War while fostering civic duty and social welfare.

Washington Congress Germany House Major Stoval Co. Johnson South Dakota Theodore Roosevelt, Jr Amer United States

Local Men Publish Two New Books in Public Life

Profess or Charles Downer Hazen of Columbia University releases Fifty Years of Europe following his Europe since 1815 classic. Charles Edward Russell, prominent socialite and writer, drafts Bolshevism and the United States for the general public, opposing Bolshevik ideas yet offering hope.

Charles Downer Hazen Columbia University St. Johnsbury Europe Charles Edward Russell United States Russell St. Johnsbury Academy

Woodry Elected Head of Vermont Postmasters

Five dozen Vermont postmasters met in Barre at a Knights of Columbus hall for a business session. C S Woodry of Cabot was elected president with J H Fletcher of Hardport as vice president, St Royce of Johnson as secretary and treasurer. Delegates to the Detroit national convention were chosen, and committees on finance and resolutions appointed. Members toured Barre quarries and quarries facilities, with thanks extended to local officials for arranging the meeting.

C. Woodry St. H. Royce Detroit Mich A. Bonuzzi Plainfield C. B. Weston Bakersfield Law McAllister Waitsfield J. J. Davis East Fairfield G. C. Bartlett Newport Center J. Brahanan Trasburig Barre Board of Trade Glysson George W. Gorman Frank E. Robinson Vermont

Borden Milk considers new Vermont condensery site

The Borden Milk Corporation weighs a second Vermont condensery site with St Johnsbury among candidates. Richmond currently hosts the only state factory with about one hundred workers. Essex Junction is another possibility as officials seek to avoid fierce competition.

Borden Milk Corporation Vermont St. Johnsbury Borden Richmond Exsex Junction

Prominent G A R Man L J Cummings Dies in Iowa

L J Cummings a Clinton coal and ice dealer and Civil War veteran dies at the City National Bank building in Clinton Iowa. Born November 16 1845 in Vermont he served in the First Vermont Cavalry under Custer and Sheridan. He and his brother operated Cummings Co. in Clinton and he was active in the General N DR Baker post 88 G A R. He leaves a daughter Cosbi and a son William along with two wives and stepchildren.

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Auto Collision Damages Two Vehicles Near North Montpelier

Two autos, a Buick owned by J. R. Swan of St Johnsbury and an Overland by Batists Fumagalli of Barre, collided on a sandy stretch north of North Montpelier. Both sustained damage. Fumagalli’s son was ejected but unharmed. Both cars towed to Barre service station.

J. R. Swan St. Johnsbury Batists Fumagelli Barre North Montpelier Buick Fumagalli Arnholm & Dunbar

Leigh Noyes Weds Washington Girl on July Fourth

Commander Leigh Noyes of the destroyer Hiddle married Mrs Sue Webb Spencer in Washington at the Church of the Epiphany. Noyes, born in St Johnsbury, Naval Academy graduate, served with Admiral Mayo and aboard the USS Coatvoy on Hiddle prior to sailing July 1. The ceremony was conducted by Dr Percy Foster Hall in the absence of the rector.

St Johinsbury Washington, D. C Leigh Noyes Naval Academy Annnapolis Admiral Mayo Admirl Mayo Coatvoyon Hiddle Washington Church of the Epiphany Sue Webb Spencer Navy Percy Foster Hall Noyes Randolph McKim Alexander Haygner

Milk Cooling Rules Warn Vermont Farmers

An inspector from Boston Health Department reviews dairies in Vermont, notes most milk is handled well but cites several farms for failing to cool milk. A letter to Nortern Vermont creameries instructs them to warn farmers to cool milk to 50 degrees Fahrenheit and to prevent sale of improperly stored milk or cream.

Borton Vermont Health Department Boston James C. Jordan

Vermont Nurses Organize for Army Service Recognition

Vermont State Nurses Association joins with nurses from other states to press for fair recognition of army nurses who served quietly and tirelessly in World War I. The appeal frames the issue as simple justice and praises the nurses' superhuman contributions to the nation’s war effort. The note questions Herbert Hoover’s resignation, suggesting familiarity with the name.

Vermont

Insurance Men Enjoyable Outing at Fairlee

Northeastern Vermont Association of Insurance Men held its annual outing at Lake Fairlee with a day of fellowship and speeches. Attendees from St Johnsbury Lyndonville Bradford Windham and Fairlee joined A T Noyes of St Johnsbury presiding at a banquet where James Clancy of Boston warned against Bolshevism and urged aid to the national association and U S Chamber. The gathering included numerous speakers and a note of regret over the death of Georg P Moor of St Johnsbury.

Vermont A. Th. Noyes St. Joliebury James Clancy Boston National Council of Insurance Agents Koler, Carmey and Lilfier United States Chamber of Commerce A. J. Murphy St. Johnsbury Noyes Arethur Sprague Arthur Hawkinson George Morrill Myrtie Underwood Charles Hastings BE. W. Moore Lyndonville Georg P. Moorn Maine

Gleason Hosts Lincoln Chautauqua Troupe Touring Serene Vermont

Postmaster Gleason entertained Miss Reed's Chautauqua troupe from Lincoln Nebraska on a Vermont outing. The group traveled from St Johnsbury to Willoughby Lake and Westmore Camp for Girls in Orleans, enjoying beaches and camp sights. Members Swenson Sisters M Fenry Upton and Kobi the boy violinist accompanied the party. The guests praised Gleason for his generosity and hospitality.

Arthur TI. Gleason Miss Reed St. Johnsbury Willoughby Lake Westmore Camp Orleans Miksa Reed Lincoln Nebraska Gleason Mias Reed Versmont Prairie A Willoughby Willoughby Big Westmore Camp Mr. Gleason

Chicken Thieves Strike Rodliff Flock Again

Eleven White Leghorn hens vanish from Walter Rodliff’s coop under the sleeping porch after Mrs Rodliff counted the flock and found the number reduced. The yard wire appeared cut with clippers, suggesting a theft.

Walter Rodliff

Railroad Wins In Prouty Suit In Vermont Trial

The jury awarded Mrs. Menioita Prouty widow of ex Governor Prouty $20,000 from the Grand Trunk railroad for the fatal crossing incident in Quebec. Attorneys Redmond and Ward Prouty argued the ex Governor’s illness and spending, while Charles A. Prouty defended the railroad. Jury panel included Metcalf of St Johnsbury and Crane of Middlebury. Also a bicycle theft case near Hinesburg led to Ollie Palmer’s guilty plea and a four to six month sentence suspended on probation.

Mra Meniotia Prouty ExeCavernoy Prouty Bebe Killa Quebec Province Yetuynel Favanan Dhinmyses Nakhiy B. Howe Jupes Wydlas Ube United States Guarter Ay Prouty Decounting Eastrond Washington Grand Trunk Redmond Ayyain Ward Prouty Will Prouty A. Prouty Howe Forey Guy P. Metcalf St Johnsbury M. Crane MeIndoes Falls John Crosier Montpelier A Hutchinson Gast Train

Farm Buildings Burned Near Burke Hollow

Ray Rosepranks farm buildings about a mile from Burke Hollow were destroyed last Wednesday morning with all contents including three calves and a bull. Rosebrooks family were away tending hay and only saved a mowing machine nine cows and their clothing. Cause unknown. Loss exceeds 5000 with no insurance.

Ray Rosepranks Burke Hollow Mr. Rosebrooks

Beliveau Asselin Wedding at Notre Dame Church

John Asselin of St Johnsbury and Amanda Beliveau of Concord wed at Notre Dame church at 6 30 this morning. Asselin works as a clerk in Asselin Brothers store.

John Asselin St. Johnsbury Amanda Beliveau Concord Notre Dame Church Mr. Aselin Asselin Brothers

Burke Minister Weds in Montpelier Bride of Rev. J Milo Jellvey

A wedding at Bridport on a Wednesday evening united Rev. J Milo Jellvey of Gast Burke and Miss Gertrude Dyatt of Montpelier. Guests from Virginia Lyndonville and Montpelier attended. The bride, a Middlebury College graduate, teaches Latin at Montpelier High School. The groom, a former Montpelier Seminary student, serves as Methodist pastor in Bloomfield. They plan a brief honeymoon and will return to Bloomfield where he will continue his ministry.

Jeffrey Marties Montpelier Caledonia Bridport J. Milo Jellvey Gast Burke Gertrude Bi. Dewtt Montpellier Julius Russell Winnie Dratt Virginia Dlery Lyndes Mont=voller Seminary Middlebury College Montpelier High School Jeffrey Methodist Church Bloomfield Kentucky

Clothing drive for Vermont TB center children

The Vermont Tuberculosis Association operates a preventive center at Easex Center in Vermont for at risk children. Evening Caledonian readers are urged to donate outgrown clothing for ages four to fourteen, including undergarments, nightgowns, stockings, shoes, suits, and dresses, or send contributions for the cause to Mrs. A. B. Enright in Bennington, Vermont.

Easex St. Johnsbury Vermont A. B. Enright Matbon Preventorium Easex Center

Professor of French Joins Middlebury Faculty from Chicago

Dr H P Williamson de Vienne head of Middlebury College summer session has accepted a permanent appointment to the faculty and will reside in Middlebury. He comes to the college from the University of Chicago where he organized the summer program and now leads the French department. Five French boys attended the session.

Middlebury Chicago University H. P. Williamson de Vienne Middlebury College

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Judge Morse Legion 18 Incorporated Charles Dana Hazen C. E. Russell St. J. A G. A. R. Man Iowa Senate U.S.S Biddle Mayo Capital Herbert Hoover Fairlee Carney Misa Reed Lake Willoughby Tardwick Hay Atty Campbell James Clark Marwick Mieioy Une Hite My. Paltoy Olio Palmer Shou Revere Ollie Palmer Hane Lnter Pilmer Randside Dudge M. G. Mors Humswick Ray Rosebrooks Mortling Beliveau-Asselin Burke
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