Newport Obituary and Local News Highlights
Mrs. Jennie S. Edson of Newport Burlington died at Mary Fletcher Hospital age 63 after long illness. She lived in South Burlington 36 years and left three sons John Lynn Emerson Julie, nine grandchildren. Funeral held Tuesday at Redeemer cemetery beside husband and daughter. Fred Reid nearly buried alive in ditch accident. treated at home and expected to recover. Newport celebrates return of local soldiers with 1000 people at station. plans for further parades and speakers. Local clerks and businesses report staffing changes and new ventures as community mourns Edson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie S. Edson
Jennie Sr. Edson
Mary Fletcher Hospital
Burlington
Edson
Newport
Andrew O'Rourke
John Lynn Emerson
Jack Lynn
Julie
Herbert
Mlrede
Iate
J. €. O'Rourke
Michiel O'Rourke
Fred Reid
Mr. Reid
Tred Sirrent
Dirk
Jenihan Block
Bruce Renihan
Newport Awakens to Welcome Home Co L Draftees
Excitement filled New port city as many Co L soldiers discharged at Camp Devens were expected to arrive in Newport early Wednesday morning at 4 40. Merchants on Main Street and nearby districts prepared by decorating storefronts and streets all day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport City
Co. L
Camp Devens
Newport
Main Street
Sunday Socials and Local Moves Across Lyndonville
West Burke visitors stop by Bain Quimby’s as families share Sunday calls. Residents and relatives travel between Lyndonville and nearby towns for visits, work transfers, and family events, including farm sales, new jobs at Mt View, and a 25th anniversary in Lyndon Center.
Local social notes and visits from the region
Charles A Newton recently back from overseas visited Charles Salman on Saturday. Newton left Saturday night for Philadelphia. Douglas Carron and Reuben Preston of the Lyn don agricultural school were weekend guests of Leonard Goss at Breezy Hill Farm. Tyler Thomas spent the weekend at Johnsons. Mr and Mrs Arthur Olcott moved to Dickinson place from Mary Halletts tenement. Mr and Mrs Ralph Johnson of Tassumpsie visit his parents Mr and Mrs CC EF Johnson. Johnson has recently returned from overseas. Mrs W G Hanscom of Shemeld visited Miss Hill. Saturday. Mr and Mrs EK Maynard Massey and Mrs Augusta Phelps spent the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Newton
Charles Salman
Mr. Newton
Philadelphia
Douglas Carron
Reuben Preston
Agricultural School
Lyndon
Leonard Goss
Breezy Hill Farm
Tyler Thomas
Jothnson’s
Arthur Olcott
Mary Hallett
Dickinson Place
Ralph Johnson
Tassumpsie
EF. Johnson
Johnson
W. G. Hanscom
SheMeld
Miss Hill
EK. Maynard Massey
Augusta Phelps
Singing school concert draws large Village Hall crowd
A Friday evening gathering at the Village hall featured a full singing school concert led by Edward Mackay with strong choruses and praised duets, trios, and solos. Miss Madeline Randall contributed readings and added to the entertainment, hailed as the finest in some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Mackay
Madeline Randall
Mackay
St. Johnsbury
Paul Morrison
Ruby Morrison
J. L. Aiken
Charles Roy
Lela Fitzgerald
Alates
Lela
Visitors and birthsdot in Saint Johnsbury area
North Danville reports Mrs. Arthur Emmons and two children visiting relatives in St Johnsbury last week. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Swett and daughter and Miss Mary Ayer visited Prank Swett. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs G N Johnson on April 28. Helen Joyce hosted about 49 friends Friday evening with sandwiches doughnuts cake and coffee. Benjamin Clifford recently discharged spent the weekend in St Johnsbury. Mr and Mrs C Massey and Anna Clifford of St Johnsbury visited W H Clifford. Mr and Mrs George Lindsey celebrate a daughter born May 3. Edith Clifford visiting Aunt Mrs Cosey in St Johnsbury. Mrs Alice Davidson visiting at Co C Drew's has gone to Danville.
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Helen Drew — Tits
Boston
Mirrjeavet Reece
CG. P. Dicie
Everett Moore
plQot
Martin Norton, Jr
Martin Norton
Li Cross Street
St. Johnsbury
Gerald Mooney
North Troy
Our City
I A. Hamilton
Randolph
Joseph Hamilton
Harry A. Black
Rufus Carter
West Burke
Bain Quimby
Flossie Switzer
Mt. Hunger
Wesley Chappell
Barton
Edwin Hough
Elizabeth Cole
Harold Sherrer
Lyndonville
Arthur Caswell
Asa Hunter
Alvin Drown
I. C. Harvey's
Mt. View
L. T. Frasier
Stoneham
Mass
Frasier
Houghton
Lyndon
A. B. Colby
Concord
Nhs
Currie (Colby) Currier
Uurvis Jenkins
Speedwell Farms
Jefferson Welch
Jenkins
Perley Harris
Eva Lynch
Alice Harvey
J. Q. Angell
I’. C. Angell
Rindolph
W. L. James
Arthur
Charles Knapp
Mix
W. I Jenkins
George Gilson
Gwendola
Warren Crown
Lloyd and
Raymond
Shirley Rice
Fh. W. Humphrey
Dennis Rivers
Lyndon Center
Adolph Valley
Mt. View Farms
Orleans
Sadie Larry
Tynidonville
H. FE. Folsom
Ray Jenness
Sumner Wast
Main
Sheffield
John Shute
Webster
Newark
Mary Gilbert
Walter Nelson
Helen Carpenter
Arthur Emmons
Walter Swett
Mary Ayer
Louise Swett
Benjamin Clifford
C. Massey
Anna Clifford
W. H. Clifford
George Lindsey
Edith Cliford
Ccsey
Alice Davidson
Co. C. Drew’s
Danville
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City of
E. F. Humphrey
Lcecal
Humphrey’s
Saeve
East Barnet
Emma Kendall
Lizzie Kendall
Pussumpsic
J. J. Moore
G. L. Mrazer
Monroe
William Bandy
Groton
F. A. Lindsay
Bertha Gilmour
Bradford
Mildred Scott
G. F. Lindsay
Priday
Helen Gammell
Edwin
H. E. Newell
Marvourine
Vearle Cilley
Lyndon Institute
George Henry
Barnet
Myrtie Fulford
Mary Kendall
William Cilley
Lizzie Bailey
Stoddard
Arthur Bandy
Barnet Menlay
A. L. Judkins
EE. M. Randall
John
I. J. Randall's
Vermont
University of Vermont
State Agricultural College
Jowleyine
College of Medicine
Guy W. Bailey
University OF Vermont Burlington
Liberty Bond Drive
the Speck Company
East Burke
Ladies’ Aid
George Phillips
Bert Green
Sutton
Fred
M. H. Gilson
Gurl Counter
Riverdale
T. E. Wyman
Mr. and
Mrs. MM
Massey
Green Mountain Grange No. 1
Clinton Taylor
Ir. T
Cas Kaupman
A Bros
Ummer
ST. Johnsbury Center
West Barnet
Lackie
Ina Basmar
Lymionville
Mattie Abbott
Jerry White
Edna
Isabelle Nelson
Thressa Blain
Leona Brock
Roy Warden
Herbert Steele
Posten
Selbi Rogs
James Allen
Will Darling
J. W. Blain
Arthur Roy
Dayville
Roy
N. A
North
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