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Newspaper
The Weekly Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1919
Page
1
Goss Co manager travels to Detroit for Packard Cruise four day event. trip aims to strengthen Packard relations, showcase models, engines and future plans with Packard representatives and company crews.
Over quota on Salvation Army aid shipments prompts action by a central committee. The Second Drive emphasizes careful handling of perishables and fragile goods from origin to destination. Officials urge strict compliance with legible waybills and proper labeling to prevent loss and ensure timely delivery amid public cooperation.
The district reports a large fundraising effort by the Subulasion at several drives with Team No. 4 through Team No. 8 and various chairs, led by Arthie Schoppe as chairman. Pledges totaled 3510.31 with multiple teams reporting varied contributions, showing strong community support.
A severe thunderstorm on Saturday night caused heavy rain and lightning. Ten head of cattle in Walter B. Swett’s Crow Hill herd were killed, with losses around 1000 dollars, insured, while water damage occurred in multiple spots on the property.
Prisoners from the Rutland house of correction were transported in motor trucks to Windsor as part of consolidating Rutland and Windsor facilities. Twenty inmates' terms end June or July. the Rutland jail commission plans a new one story brick jail on Th. ML Cain property, with three inmates remaining.
Four year old Dorothy May neron was kidnapped in Massachusetts three years ago and returned to her mother in Burlington Covently where she stayed with Mrs. Tatro. After a custody ruling the father fled to Canada and then Vermont where he later died. The mother, living in North Adams, Massachusetts, faced jail if she refused to reveal the child’s whereabouts. The case highlights the pursuit and uncertain fate of the child amid family strife.
Camp Billings, located at FP lee Lake near South Wilelee Vermont, is donated by the Bill vines family of Woodstock and maintained by the Windsor County Young Men’s Christian Association committee. It has served nearly 800 boys in 12 years, offering supervision, instruction, and a vacation program with low board rates.
Veterans are urged to keep up War Risk Insurance premiums while in the militia. Those who stay current will soon be allowed to convert to other forms without further physical exams. Discharged personnel who allowed insurance to lapse should contact Major T J Johnston at Headquarters Northeastern Department Boston to reinstate and learn about new policies and premium rates. Provide discharge date and any premiums paid since discharge. staff will assist allotments and government allowances as needed.
Judge Whitham placed the three year old found in a woodbox in Susie Litchfield’s home under board of charities and probation care. The town and state will share 50 percent of expenses under a new law. A Real Revere Bell at Bellows Falls marked Immanuel church centennial with Gen. Amasa Allen donating. The bell, cast by Revere & Sons, is among the region’s genuine Revere bells.
The full Chautauqua program for July includes lectures music and entertainment with first 500 seats at 2.00 plus war tax. After 500 sold price 2.00 plus 25 cent tax. Various speakers entertainers listed for each day and multiple pledge totals by teams and communities. Total pledges reported as 1510.31 with numerous local group names and chairmen.
Letter to Mrs. John Barch in Proctor from a Slovakia-based niece describes hardship since the war. Mamma has been ill for months and Grandmother died in November. Food shortages persist with scarce stores and rationing of flour while twelve pounds monthly for four people is noted.
The funeral for Fred G. Moore was held at the Masonic Temple on Wednesday at three o clock. Rev Vy Ay Woole led the service with a Masonic burial at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Moore born July 20 1863 in Pond Concowl moved to Walden later worked 87 years for EL and T Paiphinks died co. He married Minnie Burbank and is survived by wife daughter Lyle a son in law and two brothers Herbert and Harry. He was active in Masonic circles and served as secretary of Haswell Royal Arch chapter.
A large Peacham gathering at Jiminy Ale Units banquet near the Congregational church featured a hearty meal, a business meeting, and a concert. Caledonia County Grammar School, oldest in Vermont, celebrated alumni and plans for a gym, war records, and year ahead finances with music by Henault's orchestra and toast by E R Macky. Speakers included Rev H Laird and W J Pels Tey, with local guests from St Johnsbury.
The city fears a serious ice shortage as an unusual heat wave strains dealers who may limit service to regular customers. A small crop and heavy demand threaten to deplete stock before the season ends, though dealers aim to protect future supply by rationing.
A historical docket lists fifty five divorce cases entered October 4 1898 still pending. Names include Elmer B Fulton Edith M Fulton Arthur Mowill Mollie Hornie Cornelius Cole Abbie Cole Elizabeth Montgomery Pink Annie M Taylor Frank L Taylor Gertrude Beede William He Toede Ghulya Degreenia Elizabeth Cheney Tey Cheney Martha Broly Guy Brooke Lulu Havin Lavius Odina Doryre Wavence M Tike William He Dike Cor F Brigham Gayla M Bounys Dana O B Lillian Brown Josephine Bros Raymond Brodgette Kin Toilet Lillian Page Cheater Page Grace Page Museum Page Mabel Hardy Sherley Ha Laura McEwen Alden McEwen Lucas Farrar Jennie Farrar Edgar Hawes Helen Ann Jennie Farrar Mazel Allen Howard N Ten Eliza Woodrow Olan Woodrow James Poland Cola Hand Ruby Heath Winnifred Heath Agius Edney Thomas Ney Nitthar Sheldon William Sheldon Lena Pelkey Oliver Pel Sadie Darling Benjamin Gray Fayette Exine Woolson Amasa Woolson Ogale Skinner M Farrar Don C Fi Leola Blanchard Willis Blanchard Stella Stuart Leona Stuart Celia Harris Hannah Continued on page 6.
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