Accidental bayonet charge ends in fatal rifle shot
Brattleboro reports a 21 year old Private Lucien Parker demonstrated a bayonet charge with a 58 calibre rifle on a Townshend hill. The discharge killed Lewis Riendeau, 15, who was nearby. The shooting is ruled accidental. Parker distraught, investigation by local officials concluded no criminal capable negligence.
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Brattleboro
Prance
Lucien KR
Parker
Camp Devens
Townshend
Lewis Riendeau
Riendeau Place
Gratton
Robert Greenwood
Company I
101St Ammunition
Greenwood Farm
Riendeau Farm
Lewis
Iendeau
Eugene Riendeau, Jr
L. B. Gordon
Williamsville
F. L. Osgood
Gordon
FE. H. Albee
W. Snyder
W. M. Sparks
Reindeau Place
Harry B. Chase
George KR. Anderson
Stite
Chase
Alain
Undus
Rienelenvu
Riendewu
St Johnsbury District Tops Centenary Quota
St Johnsbury District reports 100 percent church organization in the Methodist Centenary drive. Rev. W. Sharp, district superintendent, says the campaign boosts spiritual life and fuels revival efforts. Tithing and higher salaries follow, as churches prepare to contribute to the May sweep for a 40 million campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johnsbury
New England
Fk. W. Sharp
Boston
Sharp
Pronle
Iuwire
Rendness
Death of No Chief of Police Oliver C Hall
Oliver C Hall a longtime Vermont native and Civil War veteran dies after a long illness at SS Johnsbury hospital. He served in multiple states, was twice elected to Nebraska legislature while living in Grand Island, and held an active role in Chamberlin Post No.1 G A R. Funeral Tuesday at 2 PM from the Universalist Church and burial at St Johnsbury Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver C. Man
Hat
SS Johnsbury Hospital
Mr Hal
Vermont
Sheffield
Sheviell
Mr. Hall
Sylvester Hall
Hall
Stuart
Everett
Portland
Mrr. Hall
Riley C Hall
Danville
Co. 1
Richmond
Chamberlin
G. A. TR
Melock
Universalist
Elyywich
St. Johnsbury Center
Peacham Christian Endeavor Convention in Peacham May 10
The Sixth Local Christian Endeavor Union holds its 49th meeting at the Peacham Congregational church on May 10. A strong program and several noted speakers are planned including Rev. George A. Martin, Rev. Laird, Rev. Simpson, Rev. Twes, and others, with many attendees expected. Transportation by train or auto is encouraged to ease local financial burden.
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Christian Endeavor Convention
Christian Endeavor Union
Congregational Church
Peacham
Fiirkiy
George A. Martin
St. Johnsbury
Mr Laird
West Barnet
Simpson
Ryegate
S. Twes
Newbury
McNeill
West Newbury
Roland Veen
South Ryegate
A. R. Crowe
Thudford
Bailey
South Ryewates
Me. Heywadl
Peacham Society
St Johnsbury Woman's Club elects officers and reports annual work
The St Johnsbury Woman's Club held its annual meeting at Pythian Hall. Officers were elected and reports cited 218 regular and 10 associate members, extensive charitable work, a rising membership, and plans for town canvassing and Chautauqua support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johnsbury Woman's Club
Pythian Hall
Roy Skinner
Claude Miltimore
W. H. Trainor
Henry Thorensen
Ethel Wright
Pearl Richards
Lillian Richards
Darwin A. Houghton
State Federation
Barre
J. H. Brooks
F. G. Bundy
S. J. Somerville
Civics
Ellen MM. Cross
Theodore W. Chase
St. Johnsbury
Priviler CS
Fitznee
Woman's Hospital Relief Fund
Med Cross
J. G. Marshall
State Scholarship Fund
Hostess House
Burlington
War Activities Committee
W.A. Nieckor
Turlington
A. F. Stone
Alvin W. Flint
Industrial Committee
W. G. Ricker
Rene Louis Martin
Convicted Walden Farmer Fined Fifty For Breach Of Peace
Charles L Smith of South Walden was found guilty of breach of peace for mistreating Harley Bell a fourteen year old boy who lived with Smith. The jury returned a $50 fine plus costs and the sentence may be appealed for retrial. The boy received care from Gilbert Fleming after fleeing Smith’s home.
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Charles Smith
South Walden
James B. Campbell
Charles L. Smith
Harley Bell
David 8. Conant
Dunnett
Hardwick
Juene Morse
Supreme Court
Bell
Glover
Poor of
Smith
Walden
Flemine
Fleming
Weekend Notices From Lower Waterford and Surrounding Towns
Miss Mamie Wright spent the weekend at her home. Mr and Mrs Thomas Aulby visited F C Bullock. Supt Harvey Burbank toured local schools Wednesday. Halsey Bullock bought Charles Ross’s farm at St Johnsbury. Mr and Mrs Carl Remick visited Glenn Heminway. The remains of Mrs George Thomas were brought here for burial April 24. Earle Pierce finished work for Freeman co. Curious note on horses trees and H C of I versus H C of L. veterinarians have not determined fates.
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Mamie Wright
Thomas Aulby
F. C. Bullock
Harvey Burbank
Halsey Bullock
Charles Ross
St. Johnsbury
Carl Remick
Glenn Heminway
George Thomas
Earle Pierce
Freeman
Germans Must Be Punished For Lusitania Crime
The Paris peace decision may try German figures tied to the Lusitania sinking. Count von Bernstorff, Dr Heinrich Albert, Dr Dernberg, and Captains Boyer and Von Papen face potential trials for offences against Allied nationals. Washington signals a broad, possibly military, case with papers to be produced.
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Paris
Kaiger
Lusitania
America
Washington
Johann von Bernsternl
United States
Heinrich Albert
Dernberg
Boyer and
von Papen
Count von Bernstorff
Bernstant
Admiral von Tirpitz
von Bethman-Hollweg
Miss Katherine Liddell Applies for State Pay as Red Cross Nurse
Miss Katherine Liddell of Montpelier becomes the first woman to apply for state pay under a new law offering ten dollars a month for up to twelve months to Navy and Army members. The Elifa club of Burlington elected officers at its annual meeting and approved a fifteen dollar donation to the Women's Protective League.
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Wth
Civics
Court House
Robert E. French
Arthur R. Brooks
George ©. Cary
Alvin W. Flint
H. H. Eldredge
A. Moore
FE. E. Sargent
Kate Wakefield
George H. Cross
Ella S. Truax
James A. Hunter
Katherine Liddell
Montpelier
Red Cross
Elifa Club of
Burlington
EL. Ingalls
H. H. Hagar
F. W. Kehoe
Katherine Worcester
A. L. Sherman
H. S. Weed
A. L. Whiting
W. R. Bliss
G. G. Groat
Women’s Protective League
Red Cross Home Service Delegation Attends Boston Conference
Caledonia County Red Cross Home Service Section delegates attended the New England Division conference in Boston on April 24 and 25. J Byron Deacon outlined postwar Home Service aims to aid civilian families, detailing wide reach and sustained support beyond wartime needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonia County
Red Cross Home Service Section
Boston
New England
American Red Cross
Home Service
J. Byron Deacon
National Headquarters
The
Red Cross
Deacon
Homecoming of Harry Dickens Ties to Local Events
Harry Dickens returning from France with his wife, who met him in New York, marks a notable homecoming. Mrs. Fred Wunt hosted the Home Missionary Society gathering. Everett Willey visited his mother, and the Methodist Ladies' Aid served a bountiful supper. Miss Addie Loh was buried at Pleasant View cemetery with H. S. Root attending from Newport. Mrs. Archie Kipp returned from Newport. A. Scott is in St Johnsbury for Skinner Lumber Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Dickens
France
New York
Fred Wunt
Home Missionary Society
Methodist Church
Everett Willey
Corinth
David Willey
Ladies’ Aid Society
Addie Loh
Pawtucket
St. 1
Pleasant View
Congress to curb Bolshevists and curb violence
Law and order push in Congress led by Frank Mondell to punish bomb makers and advocates of anarchy. Debs Mooney cases cited as examples of lawbreakers to be prosecuted under existing statutes. Supporters argue current laws suffice while urging stronger action against violence and Bolshevism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
United States
New York
Frank W. Mondell
Wyoming
Republican House
Senate Committee
Eugene V. Debs
Thomas J. Mooney
San Francisco
Mendel
Department of Justice
Feder
Mondell
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Lewis Riendeau, Townsend
Lad
Lucien Parken
P. W. Clement
Carlos J. Brewster
Hluntington
Chittenden
John Sweeney
Brichton
Essex County
E. C. Wright
Montgomery
Franklin County
Oliver C. Hall
Nazal
Woman's Ies ND
the State Federation
French
Lower Waterford
H. C
Bernstorff
RED Cross Conference
Caledonia County Home Service
Orleans
LAW and Order
Cates of
Asselin Bros
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