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Newspaper
The Weekly Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1919
Page
2
Newport locals report W C T U gathering with Rev Cunningham praising purity as guiding principle. discussions cover national union goals, social welfare, and campaigns. local officials, lifelike anecdotes, a birth, hospital operations, and community visits mark a busy period.
Congregationalists across Vermont aim to raise five million dollars for the Whoin Memorial Fund to support ministers, disability aid, and widow benefits. A state commission, led by executive secretary Hodgdon, reports strong church participation and local progress with many churches already surpassing quotas in 1914.
Fragmentary OCR describes honey found in Tres Tony forests where canives in Hole low trees knock down the tree and collect honey. Men snort the hoes from their todeliiy with beanie Bravs and gather the honey at the summit for rapid collection.
An advertisement touts Foley Cathartic tablets as a sensible cure for spring fever symptoms. The ad highlights bloating, sour tongue, and relief through a wholesome, gentle action, claiming quicker relief than other products. It references Foley Cathartie Tablets and provides a testimonial from a writer in Poland.
Sound the Jubilee organized by the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union to raise a one million dollar fund for temperance education, youth protection, and immigrant assimilation. Local committees were named, pastors to speak next Sunday, and churches involved in mobilizing support across town.
Reginald Werrenrath, rising American baritone, argues applause signals true artistic merit at major performances. He notes the custom of critics and managers to groom audiences for generous acclaim and discusses how genuine praise reflects the worth of the music rather than micromist ego.
A town reception is planned for Res Folont, a member of Ada Chapter, II OOBS, with Misweinie Wall as host. Local residents report several guests and families will attend. Also noted are visits by AEB Carpenter of Berlin and Gray household, plus discharged service members vising town.
Local notes report Mrs Gen Morency in St Johnsbury hospital for treatment and several residents visiting towns for business and funerals. Expressions of concern show many visitors, travel to Barre Plymouth Lyndon Center and Newbury, plus hospital recoveries and a three week Turner's Park visit by Edith Dresser.
Sunday and midweek religious activities are announced for Lunenburg area churches with mentions of ministers and lay leaders from Fitzdale and Dalton. Past events include a Memorial Day prep, sewing for the Rei prox y, and wardens warning against fires. Community members from Fitzdale and surrounding towns attend services and meetings, with reminders about upcoming memorials and department conventions.
Veterans Henry Allen and Henry Bolton are highlighted with service details from Camp Devens to the Argonne front, including the 77th division and the Meuse. local residents attend events, preachings, and family updates across Peacham and nearby areas, with community memorial plans and illness notes among the week’s items.
A village gathering includes a union service at the Congregational church with Chaplain Chivaney and Pvt Karl boxers Vell sharing experiences as a POW. Grange meets Tuesday May 20 with fiat and second degrees. Theatre events include The Dutch Detective at town hall and Traveling Salesman pictures at Arbuckle. Local visits noted from White River Junction and West Newbury visitors.
Greensboro and Danville visitors are noted with several residents traveling for family visits. Rev Edward C Hayes named to lead Congregational Convention service in May 2022 at Essex Juneti. Church groups plan a sugar social with snow and readings, while residents report illnesses and ongoing community activities.
Mrs Viola Osgood of Bralford visits with her niece Mia Gerry and Emma Miles. G L Gerry family time at Newport. Mia Gerry visits Barton with friends. Van Sanborns visit Will Sanborn. George Penk moves family into McLean house and works for H J Mathewson. A Z Meronise rooms at Meein Howe, vacates Sanborns. G J Gerry and A L Weed repair Leslie house recently bought. A F Emerson travels to Wassannsie to visit Smith Emerson and wife for a few days.
Residents attend the Sheffield club play at St Toliebury Center with full crowd. Hallett and County Agent Woods issued orders to farmers for aviation and other work. Marie Colby recovering at home after an operation. Mr and Mrs Homer Bennett settle into their new home bought from Will McDowill of Sheffield. The week also reports illness in the Wheeler family and visits by Pvt Floyd Overutt and Comm Edwin Teed. W Blake visits Bitton on Sunday.
A reflection on how inability to forgive diminishes character like a tired dog oppressed by a brutal master, suggesting true worth comes from mercy rather than claim to superiority.
Local resident Alderman Bhi from North Street Montpetien Wi credits Golding No 1 with easing ten years of stomach trouble nerve pains and breathlessness. He reports rapid stomach relief and invites friends to try the medicine noting additional benefits from Golding No 2 for kidney and rheumatic issues and Golding Laxatives as a supplement.
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