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Newspaper

The Weekly Caledonian

Location

Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1919

Page

6

Memorial for Horace Greely at the Old Home

Memorial service held at the Old Home in East Poultney honors Horace Greely. The Vermont Press Association met at Pavilion Hotel with about 40 members and guests discussing journalism and memorial customs. Governor Clement Knut, Governor Stone, Speaker Dana, and John Weeks attended as officers were elected W C Belknap president C E Crane secretary treasurer and Roy Johnson and William Dudley Pelley named new members.

Vermont Press Association Pavilion Hotel Snap Howard L. Hindley Buli Vw’ . Crocket Burlington Waterbury Randolph Frankly Bunnington Crane Whitehill of Pelley Clement Kut Stone Dana John Fi. Weeks W. C. Belknap Bellows Falls C. E. Crane Middlebury William Dudley Pelley St Jonhsbury Roy Johnson

Rescues Transport Montose and Berwyn Aid Westhaven at Sea

The Baltimore Sun recounts Ensign Clarence A. Noyes’s last trip to France aboard Montoso. Montose and Berwyn towed the distressed Westhaven to Bermuda after a 33 day voyage under brutal seas. Amid fuel scarcity the crews kept power and hulls intact, reaching Bermuda as a storm raged.

Baltimore Sun France Clarence A. Noyes St. Johnsbury U. S Montoso Montose Berwyn Brest Westhaven Bermuda Ves‘j

Prouty Family Seeks Damages In Multi-Party Auto Collision Suit

Mrs Mace Prouty widow of former governor seeks 300000 for the death of Sage Prouty. C T R suit for 337000 filed by Nijow against G H Prout over a collision near Ascot Quebec Aug 19 1918. Chauffeur W Blay sues for 30000 for injuries. Grand Trunk property and Vermont secretary of state served as part of proceedings.

Trunk Railroad Island Pond Vermont

North Danville social notes and town events

North Danville residents host visitors and members of local groups. Officers were installed by Deputy Florence Stanton at the 3. and D. of L. meeting. Grange to hold Week's hall supper and masquerade next Friday. Ladies Aid and other village gatherings listed with names, visits, and activities across Yassumpsie Lyndonville Danville Easton St. Johnsbury and Walden communities.

Warwick Smith Yassumpsie Harley Blodgett Laila Blodgett William McDowell Louise Guyette Lyndonville G. N. Johnson’s Florence Stanton D. of L Association Clara Clifford Guy Wright Celia Adams Florence Clifford Edith Plant Arthur Emmons Clarence Pinkham William Clement Janet Ernest Devenger Danville Eva Duclos St. Johnsbury James Stevens Frank Bickford Danville Friay Belle Ward Pasumpsic Benjamin Ward Will Badger Evander Brown Easton, N

Marriages and village notices brighten Lunenburg pages

Agnes Dodge and George G Temple wed at Salem Massachusetts on Thursday. Imelda Veun and Lawrence Dodge marry at Rev G T Douglas’s home in Lunenburg, then reside with Edwin Judge. Albert Lewis returns to town after discharge, welcomed by neighbors. Deaths include Albert Growney Gregory. funeral in Lyndonville. Various village updates detail illnesses, relocations, and a barn fire on Capitol Mill Road.

Agnes Dodge Ameaster George G. Temple Salem Mass Wnenburg Stepot Street G. T. Souglas Lunenburg Edwin Judge Albert Lewis Hattie Smith Sundsay McGraw Breitling Columnus Texas Hare Maple Pass Rio Grande Greitling Hang Pike Tvs Etta Turner

Suits Against Railroad Over Crossing Bell Signal

The cases charge negligence by the railroad for failing to repair a bell signal at a crossing in Newport. Papers were issued from Farman & Frouty, Newport, with suits returnable at the May term in Windsor. The complaints say the auto occupants stopped 25 feet from the crossing and listened for a bell during a foggy early morning fatality.

United States Windsor Farman & Frouty Newport

Bonus to Soldiers under 1919 Revenue Act section 1406

The 1919 Revenue Act authorizes a $60 bonus for officers soldiers and nurses upon honorable separation from active service. Entitlement applies to those discharged after February 24 1919. heirs are excluded. Eligible veterans must file with Zone Finance Officer Washington DC if late to receive a final paycheck and discharge documents. It may take time to issue thousands of checks.

Temon Building Washington, D. C Washington, PD. C

War talk and social notes from New Thanpestore

Mrs Walter Tilton spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs J EB Parker in New Thanpestore. A J Gose was in town last Tuesday. Mrs George Kittrelee and Madine Hunt visited Walden and Eugene Kittredge. Private Huch Clifford of L002 M G Battalion 26th Division of St Johns bury gave a noteworthy church talk on the war last Sunday.

New Thanpestore Walter Tilton J. EB. Parker A. J. Gose Tesday George Kittrelee Madine Hunt Walden Eugene Kittredge Huch Cliford M. G St. Johnsbury

East St Johnsbury Community News and Farewell Party

Mrs. Charles Owens spent last week with friends in St. Johnsbury. Due to lack of work J A Winslow Maurice Page and Raymond Locke are among those laid off from Fairbanks Selk factory. Mrs B K Graves broke her wrist in a fall Sunday. A reception honored Mr and Mrs G W Dodge at the church vestry Friday evening. They received gifts including a pyrox caesar ole set with silver, a cut glass and silver cheese set, a silver cake server, and carnations. Pastor Rev J New ton Perrin officiated. sandwiches cake and coffee were served. A pleasant social hour followed. This was a farewell party as Mr and Mrs Dodge prepare to move to Massachusetts.

Alvin Thompson Annie Smith Simonds Murray Dodge Flora Houston Rochester Jennie Powers J Lancaster Charlotte Bronson W. M. Bronson Fred Curtis Fitzdale Fitzdale Paper Co Lunenburg Nagarve Pournier Richard Littleton M. J. Bowker Charles W. Steele Swift Co St. Johnsbury Karl O. Balch W. E. Balch I. M. Astle Whitefield Alby Pater George Covey Cal Elmer Riches Henry Jowell Heman Norris Apital Mill Judson Olcott Atary Ft Stuart Warren. Simonds Oscar Willson Hittleton Willson Maxima Colby Wilbur Ball Harland Ball Lancastey Walter Mouton W. M. Pond Ivy Pond Will Wentworth Mire Amanda Wentworth Ava John Palmer Wentworth Lunenburg Mile Cora Gee Master Clifford W. R. Ball Julian Ball South Lunenburg Charles Owens J. A. Winslow Maurice Page Raymond Locke Fairbanks Sele B. K. Graves G. W. Dodge J. Newton Perrin Mrs. Dodge Massachusetts Ornge Taylor Harvey Lyford Ormin Hooker Lucien Minelow St. Polinsbury Thaugeaiss Fia Welch Marshfield Alex Warden Orange "Taylor Charles Moree No. Denville Sam Pittcd Theresa the Beautiful Marvy Pitchfork Trestram Tynheart Francis Bushwhacker Madame Adamant Marjorie Parker Phantom Lila Tanner Creditor Douglas Fairshines Maid Verina Wa Withlund Miss Mather Bather Aces Davis Miss White Kitty Baker A. Mackay Gertrude Benson Miss Lamb Annna Edwards Miss Rowe Kethe McCain M. Mackay Lewis Jrouse Barret Mere Sam Henry Bradley Henry Villa Hyde Park Mass Woalliam Barnet Farmer St. John Fred Pollard Willian Morse Wilbur Blodpett Montpelier Annie Killin Susan W. Renfrew Anni Renfrew Garfields Dirling C. F. Emerson Kinervson Alt Oy Folecienen Kierson Myon William Martin N. M. Wheelery Mark Abbott W. Ty Thorne Will Havtie Albert Achilles Garfield Darling Paul Morrison Henry Roy Morrison Mr Laird Charles Choate Ruby Morrison Leland A. Wool Er. R. Mackay Marion Mackay William Marlin Singing of America Elizabeth Parker T. A. Carlson Kate Hutchinson Anna Renfrew Burns Abbott Orman Hooker Brightlock Hospital Allen Bartlett Harvey Ewells Pond Frank Crane Danville Henry Holton George Chamberlain

Fraudulent Mail Offer Promises Money Return

A dated solicitation urges readers to cut out a mail-in coupon and enclose payment for a trial package of patent medicines including Honey and Tar Compound Foley kidney pills and cathartic tablets. The ad emphasizes mail response and promises money value.

Aley & Co Sheffield Ave Foley

Sugar makers count taps as Warm weather boosts activity

Peachi am Ornge Taylor and others report the past week’s warm spell has spurred sugar making with a few sap pipes tapped and wood runs observed. Local families deal with illness and hospital visits while town meetings proceed quietly naming town officials and a new road commissioner.

Local vote on wetness provokes town debate and laughter

In St Ohmie a municipal meeting sparked a humorous yet pointed discussion on alcohol prohibition and a public sale in Liners community. The piece laments a prank environment and warns that consequences may extend beyond the town as residents reflect on government precedents and personal responsibility.

St. Ohmie Comijn Fy Yesterndy St. Dolhtsbury

Pig Club Contest Planned for Caledonia Youths

Caledonia County Teom Bureau announces a pig club contest open to youths under 18. Enrollment by June 1, feeding at least one pig four months old by then, with pigs shown at a September 1 County round-up in St Johnsbury. Each exhibitor must keep a feed record and complete “How I Raised My Pig” story before June 1.

Caledonia County St. Johnsbury Snl

March W. C. T. U. Meeting At Methodist Church

The March W C T U meeting convened at the Methodist church on Saturday March 8 with Mrs Elsie M Kinrvey presiding. Rev A B Woodworth led devotional prayer and spoke on Foot prints of the Pioneers tracing temperance history from Dr Benjamin Rush to the Anti Saloon League. Letters on the National W C T U Tuberculosis campaign were read and Vermont W C T U apportionment set at 6000 dollars. Two new members Elizabeth McFarlin and Anna Gibson joined, flowers were sent to Mrs T P Parrell who is ill, and an old love story remark closed the item.

Methodist Church Elsie M. Kinrvey Benjamin Rush American Society For the Promotion of Temperance Massachusetts Medical Society Washingtonian Order of Gone Templars Prohibition Anti- Saloon League Lyman Bucher Neal Dow Columbus Willard Vermont Elizabeth McFarlin Anna Gibson Union T. P. Parrell

St Johnsbury License Vote Letter Sparks Debate

A citizen letter to the Evening Caledonians editor questions the March 6 editorial on temperance and the St Johnsbury wet vote. The writer cites low turnout, quotes residents opposing the Sheppard amendment, and argues the town’s sentiment may differ from the editorial. The missive urges reconsideration and offers to supply filler ideas for the paper.

Bennington St. Johnsbury Dea

St Johnsbury Declared Only Wet Town in Caledonia

St Johnsbury retains the status of the only wet town in Caledonia County after Tuesday's election. The vote record shows the town approving licenses, marking a notable shift in local policy for 191. Details of the license tally follow for towns in the county.

St. Johnsbury Caledonia County Counly

Fragmented OCR: local notice on elt id di atief

Fragmentary OCR text from a local item mentions an issue with an elt id di atief. No clear names dates or places are readable. The readable fragment suggests a clerical or filing error but lacks sufficient context to identify parties or actions.

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