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Newspaper
The Weekly Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1919
Page
7
Bradford residents report trips to Boston for an automobile show and spring shopping, while families visit relatives in Bradford and East Corinth. Several illnesses including influenza pneumonia strike Senecca Dickey, Mary Bailey, and Cordelia Mack, with funeral plans set for Wednesday. Local social events feature a Methodist birthday social and a homemade candy service, as neighbors note travels, moves, and private departees.
Local Lyndon Center items record a Wednesday prayer meeting at Mrs. Mary Bradley and a Friday Ladies Aid gathering. Several residents visit kin, and births and travels are noted. The piece also discusses county women’s extension work, quotas, and upcoming visits by agents, urging town cooperation and memberships.
Wheelock residents report visits to Barton and Glover and back home on Sunday. Local business visitor L Gerry stayed in St. dormabury last Wednesday. New members joined Ty of S at Thursday meeting with more expected at the 27th week event. Red Cross ladies sewed with Mrs. G L Gerry on Wednesday. P Graves from Lyndon was in the village Saturday on business. Charles Eastman moved his family to Lyndon last Tuesday to work at the Will Bean Inn for the sugar season. Adela Baerman staying with Mrs. Martha Crown until school closes. Mr. and Mrs. George Gerry hosted eleven guests at a card party Tuesday evening. D O U A M members treated to sugar on snow and plain doughnuts after the meeting last Saturday. Independent telephone patrons are glad to keep phones on the line. Wesley Jenkins moved his family from South Wheelock to the Bull house in the village.
Mrs G H Woods of Lebannon Maine visits while Charles Sawyst and W E Towle sell farm near Viewmont to Daniel T Donovan of Lawrence Massachusetts. Miss Gertrude Chamberlin visits Nashua and Boston. Eber D Brooks promoted to Quartermaster Sergeant in the 9th regiment U S Marine Corps at Galveston. Funeral for Peter Jacobs of Barton held after body arrives from the west. Rev Fraser of Wells River and Mr Carwell of Fairlee spoke at Congregational church Wednesday night.
Mrs Solon Walter visited Lyndonville. Raymond Whitney left Farnham job for Whitney farm. St Johnsbury visitors include Mrs Newell and Mr Curtis Berry family. Oyster supper at Congregational vestry drew large crowd. box supper planned with boxes and pocketbooks. Green Mountain Grange held final degrees. program featured readings and a Train to Lanetown. Morvilles from Laconia NH visiting Mrs Pred Bennett. Simonds from Lyndonville at W F Powers Sunday.
The Women’s Liberty Loan Committee schedules the state meeting for April 7 in Rutland. Speakers include Mrs Higginson of Boston New England Director Mrs Heard of Boston Mrs E C Smith of St Albans state chairman for Vermont Miss Mary Synon of Washington DC and others. The gathering aims to train women who oversee the state work for the next loan. Mrs Alvin Flint Caledonia county chairman will presid e.
New England Red Cross letters urge immediate nationwide drive for food cloth ing and shoes. Campaign runs March 24 to 31 with emphasis on old clothing and shoes for France Belgium and liberated countries. Volunteers asked to mobilize women workers to supply boy s suits dresses pinafores chemises undershirts and children s garments across ages 1 to 18. Clothing can be left at the Armory. arrangements for pickup will be made.
Wells River notices recall Eliza Cade’s death Friday at Goohey home with funeral Sunday led by Donald Fraser. Local church supper planned next week. Sunday school class gathering noted. Remains of Mrs Elwin Cameron of Newport brought for burial. Mora B Goss returns from Newport.
Private Franklin Bell of Lawonburg visits sister Mrs Homer Stanton. Lena Tousant works at Arthur Emmons. Ora Drew taken to Brightlock hospital and improving. Dugar and Lawrence Eastman visiting and hosted guests. About 20 ladies at quilting bee at Mrs Robert McGill. Ladies Aid supper raised thirteen dollars and four halves. Several families visited relatives in St Johnsbury Center and nearby. Quieter political remark from Teeland. St Johns Despatch editorial quips about employers and employees.
Edward N Hurley chairing the Shipping Board told a Pan American Union conference in New York that wireless telephone ties could link New York businesses with Beunos Aires Rio de Janeiro and Valparaiso. Plans call for twenty two twelve thousand ton passenger and cargo ships for the South American trade with top class accommodations and weekly trips to Central and South American ports.
Highlights mark 1805 Napoleon becomes King of Italy, 1644 birth of Missouri representative David A. DeArmond, and 1879 Samuel J. Randall as House Speaker. Also noted are 1890 Bismarck’s resignation, 184 Allen Campbell death, 1915 Allied battleships sunk, 1916 German attack near Vaux, 1917 German torpedoes on English coast.
IN THE DAY'S NEWS profiles Bishop John Hamilton who enters his seventy fifth year as a renowned Methodist educator and retired bishop. Native of Virginia and a Boston University graduate, he founded the People's Church in Boston in 1875 and led missions in Alaska and Mawai while serving as a delegate to multiple church conferences abroad.
A testimonial from E B McDowell of Arlington Tennessee praises Foley's Honey and Tar for curing a severe influenza related cough in two days. The ad notes its effectiveness on harsh coughs and wheezy breathing, claiming it as a pleasant remedy sold everywhere.
An old advertisement touts Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co shoes as durable and waterproof. It claims brainy design reduces shoe bills, offering men and Chilean wear in various tones. Wingfoot Heels are also marketed as guaranteed to outwear competitors.
A box supper last Saturday in St Johnsbury drew about 40 attendees. Carl Lyster acted as auctioneer as profits funded a new organ for Nedlin Sales Mrs Gagnon. Guests included Mrs Herbert Conly and daughter Ruth Tisdale, Mr and Mrs T Parks, and Mr and Mrs Elbridge Hastings, while 66,000 boys sleep in Princemute to defend democracy.
Job opening at Vermont State Hospital for the Insane in Waterbury Vermont seeking men and women to serve as attendants. Desirable applicants may enter training school for nurses with further opportunities. Apply in person for particulars at the Vermont State Hospital for the Insane.
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