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Newspaper
The Weekly Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1919
Page
5
Local items from Lunenburg and nearby communities recount weather, illnesses, visits, and social events. Highlights include Christmas-like storms, hospital stays, and party gatherings. residents assist roads, manage post office duties, and organize church and community activities through late autumn. Notable names appear among families, schools, and local clubs.
Mrs. Ada Blanchard Colby of Wilder aged 42 dies at Hanover hospital after a long record as an educator in Peacham Hayward and Wilder. She taught at local schools for ten years and belonged to the Congregational church and academy alumni. Survived by husband M. C. Colby and son Kenneth and a stepson, with mourners from Peacham Wilder and nearby towns. Funeral held at Wilder church with Rev. Carvel officiating. interment at White River Junction.
In Bradford over the weekend, attendance at the dedication of four memorial windows in the Congregational church drew guests including Uradford Mees Charlie Farnham Warren Minehard and Fred Weichwed from Wenham Mass. Armistice Sunday was marked by a union service in the Methodist church with veterans recounting France how the armistice news was received. John L. Worthley died at his Pleasant Street home after months of illness, with funeral held at his home and burial in West Bradford.
Passumpsic area residents connect with church activities and social visits. Names include Gideon Tousant, Mrs Agnes Young, Mr and Mrs John Williamson, Mrs D J Ames, Miss Yvonne Legendie, and Lucian Aiken visiting relatives in St Johnsbury, Newport, and surrounding towns. A new economy club of 16 was organized at a home gathering, with light refreshments served.
West Danville held a chicken pie supper on Thursday night that drew a large crowd and netted about 28 dollars. Local and visiting residents, including Mrs Kate O4e and Emily Armstrong from St Johnsbury, plus many familiar townspeople, attended and socialized at Maplewood Hall where Blake's orchestra provided music for an upcoming school entertain ment and dance.
Ralph Sharting and George Doucette took government trucks to Barre on Saturday with work on the state highway continuing. Road Commissioner Russell finished the season's work unless weather blocks a brief village task near the bridge. Hayricks restocked and may be usable by Tuesday. Mrs Raymond Fisher has returned from her wedding trip and stays at her home. I M Lodse is postmaster as of November 1. Ella Parker sang at offertory. Grace Birch did not visit. Robert Robillard works for Chauncey Miltimore. Mrs Gertie McGinnis back in village. In West Waterford Mrs Trastings' funeral attended. Leonard Wort recently discharged from service honored by friends. Snowy trees made Wednesday morning scenery beautiful despite rough passes for teams.
Mrs. Margaret Hale guests of Edith Wallace. local social events unfold with dinners, parlor chats, and a chicken pie supper drawing crowds. Town reports mention weather damages, power outage, and a dam project nearby. residents travel to St Johnsbury, Burlington, and California for health and family matters. Riverside Grange officers elected for the year.
Belgrade, the Serbian capital, becomes the first municipality in the world to employ women architects, marking a historic move toward gender-inclusive professional roles in city planning and architecture.
Local notes record social visits, church events, and meetings across Concord area. Highlights include parties for residents, guests from Whitefield and St Johnsbury, and church fundraisers. Upcoming events mention a chicken pie supper at Universalist church and a T B society sale in the Methodist vestry with a 2 PM start.
A church view delegation from Dartmouth storeit is expected here next Sim day afternoon. Attendance at the harvest supper and sale last Friday at the hotel raised about $7. Speakers included Stiles of St. Johnubiey talking of Erinee experiences and the Chau tauqua coming to Metudae Wert. Various local residents and friends donated and attended, with many names and places noted in the report.
A patent example describes an explosive shotgun design using a cartridge that can be charged with gas liquid or powder and oil. The concept covers a firearm with a spark discharge mechanism and potential explosive propellant patterns.
Mr and Mrs Sewell Dimasin reside on Two Mile Lane. Edward Collid of Middlebury attended his aunt May Emory's funeral in Corinth. Miss Ella Blaisdell visited Newport and Barton. Gavl Dwinell at Craftsbury with workers for a few weeks. Harmony 6 plays in Coaticook Canada Tuesday by auto. Will Joslyn visiting his son Gordon in Greenfield Massachusetts. American Legion Orleans Post No 25 hosting a dance at Opera Hall Tuesday night. Mrs Gladys Joslyn returned to Greenfield. Mrs Humphrey of Coaticook staying with Bert Converse now in Boston for winter. Miss Daniels of St Johnsbury in town on business.
Mrs G Hyde of Homestead Michigan reports that Poley Kidney Pills relieved her weak kidneys and severe backache after years of fatigue. The ad claims many backaches rheumatic pains and stiff joints are aided by the product sold widely.
East Boston reader Mrs Helen Woodford endorses Dr True’s Elixir The Family Laxative and Worm Expeller for poor appetite headaches tiredness irritability and worm issues. She claims it helps her perform daily chores and aids her children with remarkable relief. A dealer notice states the remedy is available at all dealers.
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