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Newspaper
The Weekly Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1919
Page
5
The Honorable Mediate Court for the District of Caledonia holds a probate proceeding for the estate of Frederick T. Paine late of St Johnsbury. A will purporting to be his has been presented, and the court sets June 1, 1919 at the St Johnsbury Probate Office to prove the instrument, with notices to all interested published in the Caledonian.
The Honorable Probate Court of the Caledonia district in St Johnsbury announces a will presented for probate of Benjamin C Wood late of St Johnsbury. The court sets June 78, 1919, for proving the instrument and requires notices to interested parties by three weekly Caledonian publications. Those concerned must appear to contest probate, if any.
The Vermont probate court in Caledonia District assigns July Sunday for accounting of the administrator with will annexed of Margaret Hutson of Peacham. Public notice requires all interested parties to appear in St Johnsbury Probate Office to consent to the account and establish their claims. Judge Walter P. Smith signs this June 12, 1910, with publication in St Johns bury Caledonian three weeks.
Samuel L Kramer of Sellersville Po writes that kidney trouble and backache are gone after using Foley Kidney Pills. He claims the pills give quick results and act as a tonic for bladder trouble, with wide distribution claimed.
The passage reports the death of Josiah Stoddard’s widow in Lower Waterford on June 1st due to heart failure after influenza. Born 1848 in Nicollette Falls, P Q, she lived much of her life in Waterford and had four sons with Josiah Stoddard. The item notes her Red Cross work, Congregational church affiliation, and lists many local residents and activities, including graduates, visits, and community events surrounding the period.
Friday’s M A school picnic in Gorham’s grove featured ice cream and cake. New York camp opener for Mrs Frick following arrival June 16. Local residents include Norman Henderson resting with parents after Berlin work. Several visitors from Concord and St Johnsbury. Burlington man Gardner Coffrin suffers a broken collarbone from a North Ave car incident.
Barnet notes celebrate a church Children day program with a choir assisted exercise. Credit to Mrs Dow Mrs LeE Gillian Miss Edith Hagelton and Mr H J Phelps for the success. Crepe decor, speaker talk by All Crepe and National Organizer Mrs Van Valkenburgh. Local meeting planned at Mrs Elli Moore's home. address details given. Schools finished Friday. several students going home or to Barre and Northfield for summer.
Danville residents recall a surprise anniversary party for Mr and Mrs James Steveie with friends and neighbors. Out of town guests and local notable events are listed along with hospital news and Grange activities planned for June at the old site linked to Daniel Webster ancestors.
Five honorary degrees were conferred at Norwich University commencement. Gov. Percival W. Clement received LL, joined by Stoddard Bates of Derby with a Master of Arts in Highway Engineering and other honors. Major Arthur M. Edwards and Col. Hiram Barss also spoke, with Lt. Col. Barss delivering a signature address. Governor Clement attended and spoke warmly, while Maj. Tillotson gave the main address.
A long list of local visitors and residents fills last week with calls and trips throughout Lunenburg and nearby towns. The Joforeen Dramatic Club plans a June 28 performance at the town hall with cast members from surrounding communities and an evening program including an orchestral interlude.
Rev F E Currier of Lower Cabot preached at the Congregational church Sunday morning. Rev M W Hale supplied at the Free Baptist chapel. Residents visited relatives in Franklin New Hampshire and Waterville. Mrs Willing O Brien and daughter traveled to Fayston to see family. Members of the Tech Lyte Women’s Club planned a meeting with Miss Ph Burbank Pandyr afterschool. The Teacher’s Suite Lanes event at Northwood drew noted participants.
Mos Laila Baker visits Glove Mr and Mrs George Morvill were in Burlington recently Horee Ayer of Danville in owl futureity Pringle of Concord visited his parent My and Mrs Alexander Pringle every Sunday Center school held an ice cream social raising about 17 Mia Emerson Campbell of Massachusetts visiting his sister Shy Pauline Harris of Stowe visiting cousin Charlotte Stiles Mia Henry Davis visited daughter Mrs Rex Turner of St Johnsbury Mia Gray of Passampsie works for Clavie Amadon Hilbert Gallagher of Boston visiting his parents Dan and Mrs Dan Gallagher Elmer Piper and wife have returned home Mr Huse of Pullen has been visiting here two weeks.
Sutton residents Hubert Vinteau returns from syzeutas to visit parents Napoleon Facteau and wife. Bethlem funeral attendance for a sister. Telen Davis wedding in Teluid Pond attended by cousins. Mrs Reeves returns to New York. Families visit Wentworth Newport and Groveton for family events. School vacation announced with top pupils listed and attendance notes. Community gatherings at Wheelock Pomona Orange and a Strange meeting with ice cream and cake. June 28 neighbors night planned. Local memorials and church events noted for Children’s Day.
Mr and Mrs Hall of Burnston spent Sunday at H E Converpe s. Orleans teachers hold a Friday dinner at the Valley House with Tate for Sheldon as guest of honor. Mrs Whipple and family visited Lyndonville and her sister Geore Whipple. Deputy Sheriff Martin Gatfield of St Johnsbury was in town Saturday seeking witnesses Lowoult at St Johnsbury. Mies Bug Blaisdell was a visitor in Barton. Te Cheishy traveled to West Burke to see a patient. J G Turnbull and family are at Willoughby Lake Cottage for a short stay. MM Taplin and wife hosted Orleans High School teachers and students at the Valley House. Mrs Noel Luibya resumes duties at Orleans Hospital. Mrs AO Austin and children returned from Natick Mass. Don Judkine of Barnet moved Mrs de Wy Spaford s goods to Barnet by truck. Lawyer Cook and wife attended Lyndon Institute renovation exercises.
Groton residents note travel to Groton Pond for six week employment. Visitors include Lucy Buxzie in Bure and Mrs Bert Shores with Mr and Mrs George French of Woodyville. Other calls include Warren Goodwin from Winchendon Massachusetts visiting Henry Goodwin and Joel Main building a front piazza. Families and neighbors, including Morison of Manchester Isle, Evang of Meredith visiting Ralph Evane, and the Robinsins at C F Robinson's, report weeklong stays and health concerns. Mrs James Adams improves after illness. Margaret Blanchard undergoes tonsil and adenoid surgery. Kenneth Murray ill with rheumatic fever. Burns Heath assisting. Bert Page recovering enough to leave for the village.
A. Hi King, head of the United States custom office in Montreal, returns home after guiding eight Vermont opium cases. Six were decided in the last court term with Warren Geurtin Richard Ponten Schpitzer and Auerbach among the convicts, and Carnocilli Deutchman in January term. Swan was convicted in Burlington last winter. Total opium and derivatives seized could total hundreds of thousands, with Auerbach and Schpitner tied to about $200,000. The note closes with a casual remark on gold-fashioned sulphur matches prompted by a column comment.
Residents and families around Windsor are noted visiting St Johnsbury and attending funerals. The piece lists Welford and family members attending a Geo week event, the Poston family writing, and various trips to attend services and family gatherings.
Martin E Jeronimg discharged and returned to Montpelier after serving in France as a stenographer in General Pereh ing's headquarters. Edward K Rowk named high school principal at Eadhampton for 11 years, moves to Windsor. Maude T Wetherbeek served 18 months as home demonstration agent in Rutland County. parish bureau head resigns to return home. A Ford went astray in Burlington. thefts rise with remavi alized keys as cars vanish along the same route. Burlington taxpayers face a 20 cent tax on the dollar up from last year due to 1919 Vermont law adding 40 cents on the second list. increases fund state and local needs. Walter Smith resigns as Farm Machine Co. secretary assistant treasurer. Hermon Searles to continue as secretary after 18 years. Smith to take a long vacation. Two motorist licenses revoked for intoxication, Rt A Pierce and C A Crane. other cases pending.
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