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Newspaper
The Weekly Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1919
Page
6
A Montreal notice from December 1907 touts Fruita Actives as a cure for rheumatism, constipation, and appetites disorders after years of suffering. It claims dramatic relief in 19 days and includes a long list of testimonials, products, and distributors, with various names and locations.
Willa Nelsy and family traveled to a wedding at Center Meetings House Hill when the car lost brakes and danger mounted. Henry Giltroy warned the driver but a boy failed to signal in time. The vehicle struck a small tool shed, moved its foundation over three feet, yet the occupants escaped unharmed. The couple, Miss Ghilys Cyvi and William, planned to stay at the bride’s home for the summer.
East Burke news notes list residents and visitors including Mrs Stephen Tither Coventry former resident, interment at Woodmont Cemetery beside her, Mead, and various local business and family visits. Mentions Barre and Barton travelers, weekly absences, and a severe indigestion episode affecting Lynton Denton at Joseph Denonville’s. Community names include Mies Spencers Mend Mow Gi Gilat, Miss Charles Sisco and family, Alfred Dinard, and Vernon visits.
The court will take up several contested divorce cases including the petition of Jennie versus Lucas Furie aided by counsel Gill and Bilney. Chancery matters will be heard, with notices of adjournment and continuations for cases involving real estate, guardianships, and other fiduciary actions. The docket also notes a public ceremony and a grammar school consolidation plan impacting Bellows Falls schools.
Willy Clark, a resident of Graniteville, suffered severe burns to his right side when a powder blast exploded while he poured powder into a quarry hole near No. 10 quarry, Boutwell Milne and Varnum. He was transported to Barre City Hospital for treatment as doctors assess the extent of his injuries.
In a wreck near West Rutland a car struck a telephone pole after mounting the curb and crossing the road, injuring none of the bystanders but leaving the vehicle badly damaged. A passenger described as intoxicated was seen by witnesses. the driver and others in the car remained unidentified.
A fire swept the Internation Millyard, owned by Prouty and Miller, destroying a two story mill housing heavy machinery. The loss tops $15,000 in property with about 25 workers displaced as flames raged through the building. Firemen battled the blaze for hours, preventing spread to nearby lumber piles. The firm previously suffered multiple losses from fires in 1907 and 1914, with plans to rebuild after this latest catastrophe.
A roster of graduates from the Grima course lists many students including Voratu Acein Altear Aesclin Atoniet Destraionunzote Ciuvies Joseph Cormier Predogic Veithan Nind Caygner and others. They completed the program and received eighth grade certificates under W I Young superintendent of schools.
The body of Rev Joshua M Prost formerly of Grave Methodist church and beloved by St Johnsbury residents was found after a hunting trip mishap near Malin wood Maine The funeral will be held in York Mus with burial at the family lot to follow Despite speculation the drowning mystery was resolved with Prost identified as the deceased party member.
John Peryer of Rutland is held on the state bail as a material witness in a case where he is not the father of a two year old girl. The child lies at Rutland hospital under treatment for eight fractures in the limbs and ribs amid charges of cruelty.
J Uioolke, chair of the Fourth of July finance committee, urges St Johnsbury residents to contribute to the fundraiser. A Monday meeting of the executive committee plans an extra train from Mardwick to St Johnsbury and return, arriving Friday morning, with an additional train to Newport and all intermediate stations at 11 pm Friday.
Dale wired from the Commercial Club seeking arrangements with the department for the big Fourth of July exhibit. An appointment with Momby is set to finalize details. Sailors are to march in blue tunics white hats and leggings as part of the parade.
Judge Stanley grants a continuance requested by W R Me ters of SL Albans to June 2 in Ruthend county court in the State against BETM. The delay follows a filing claiming an inability to proceed on the scheduled date. A broken valley wire caused a public scare, injuring Mrs Ave Shur Grinier aboard an electric car and disrupting service when a second wire broke, intertwining with a nearby apartment telephone line and prompting a fire department response.
A letter from a Detroit woman reports relief from backache rheumatic pains sore muscles and kidney and bladder trouble after using Moley Kidney Pills. She states the pain improved and she will continue taking them. The testimonial name appears as Mia. Chie. Gray and an address at 270 6th Street Detroit Michigan.
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