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Newspaper

The Weekly Caledonian

Location

Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1919

Page

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Coolidge Urged For President By Vermont Citizen

George O. Gridley of Windsor Vermont urges Governor Calvin Coolidge to be the Republican nominee. The letter praises Coolidge for defending public safety and aligning conservative progressivism. Gridley argues Vermont delegates should back Coolidge at the national convention as a national election likely.

Caledonian-Record Trym Cerone Gridley Acme Company Winsor Vermont E Manuferet Sdbvo Caledonian-Recolls Coolidge Massachusetts Wilson Maxsachusetts Elvetion Calyio George O. Gridley Windsor

Miss Adwina Thomas Weds Milton Smith in Quiet Home Ceremony

A quiet wedding was held Friday at 4 Elm Street as Miss Adwina Thomas married Milton Smith of West Lebanon N H. Clergy from Grace Methodist Church officiated. The bride, longtime Beale Works employee, will reside in West Lebanon after a trip to Albany and New York City.

Meaml Howand Thomas Elm Street Feme Adwina Milton Smith West Lebanon N. H. Roy Googe A.’ Maritin Grace Methodist — Church

Reverend H D Scott declines call to Orange Universalist church

The Rev Harold Guy Don Scott announced at St Johnsbury Vermont last Sunday that he declines the Orange Universalist parish's call. He cites affection for St. Johnsbury, gratitude for hospitality, and desire to remain in his current church, praising the town and its people while acknowledging the honor of the offer.

H.D. Scott Orange St. Johna Dury Harold Guy Lon Scott Tom St. Johnsbury Dewey St. Johns Vie Mansa St. Johanbury Vermont

Thanksgiving Service at the North Church

A union Thanksgiving service will be held next Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock at North Church. Rev Harold Guy Don Scott of the Church of the Messiah will deliver the address. The offering will benefit Sunset Home.

Harold Guy Don Scott Church of the Messiah

Mrs Myra Lord Addresses Woman's Suffrage Club on Thrift

Mrs Myra Lord of Boston spoke at the Woman's Club House on Friday evening under the Woman's Suffrage League. She urged thrift not stinginess, stressing smart spending, saving a portion of income, and making the rest meet needs. She tied thrift and war savings stamps to patriotism and civic duty.

Myra Lord Boston Woman's Club House Woman's Suffrage League Hinde

Col Benton Gives $25 For Academy Sports

Col Benton of Boston donated $25 to the St Johnsburg Academy Alumni Association during a June meeting. The dues were raised to $14 yearly with three fourths earmarked for promoting athletics. Benton’s gift honors his late brother Jay Benton, a former city editor, and provides annual interest of about a dollar at four percent.

St. Johnsburg Academy Alumni Association Boston Col RE. C. Benton N Nitive Guildhall Col. Benton Jay Benton Academy

Creamery Improvements at Bradford Boost Local Trade

Lyndonville Creamery Association undertakes extensive plant upgrades at Bradford to expand business. A new feet storage building for Ramanola cheese, a ventilated heated basement with 20 000 Ths capacity, and upper storage area are planned. Ramanola, made by Greek Cheese Makers, is air rubbed daily and destined for the station trade. Daily output targets 500 Ths of ten pound wheels. A new by 0 feet refrigerating plant replaces the old ice house, and a three-truck storage shed is being erected.

Bradford Lyndonville Creamery Association Braford Eheamory

Special Instructor for Company D Detailed Army Instructor Henry J Soret

Rich, an instructor in the regular U S Army, is detailed to the St Johnsbury armory to instruct Company 1. He arrives from Fort Renny Georgia after four months as an officer and men instructor at mobilization camps. Rich has served ten years in the United States, including the Philippines, and is skilled in all armament handling from Springfield rifles to heavy siege pieces. He graduated from the School of Fire at Fort Sill Oklahoma. His home is Pittsburgh Pennsylvania.

School of Fire Fort Sill Okla Froma Mix Pittaburg, Pa

Barrett Takes Major China Assignment for Singer Co

A. L. Barrett leaves St Johnsbury for five years in China to promote Singer Sewing Machine Co business. He sails from Vancouver aboard the Empress of Russia on November 27 after being guided by M. Tatra of Stanley Furniture Co. Barrett expresses regret at leaving and praises his mentor. He is described as a rising young man from St Johnsbury who has made a big position for himself in the outside world.

Thavid — Frechette A. L. Barrett China Singer Sewing Machine Co Barrett Frochette Arile Vancouver Young Barrett Chicago Ad M. Tatra Th Stanley Furniture Co St Johnsbury Mr. Barrett Mr. Tatra St. Johnabury

War Savings Certificates Issued at Post Office

Postmaster A T Gleason received from the department 100 war savings certificates increasing the local supply. The certificates sell this month for 84.40 and redeemable in 1924 at Florida. Lost or stolen certificates can be replicated without loss. The post office reports strong trade in war savings stamps and certificates, with more certificates being cashed than bought currently.

A. T. Gleason

Seven Russians in St Johnsbury case linked to immigration

An account from Montpelier details a Newport immigration case involving seven Russians invested in St Johnsbury last summer to aid aliens entering the United States. Oscar Broe, a former Canadian, faces transport to a federal penitentiary in Atlanta for a year and a half on a conspiracy charge.

St Johnsbury Newport Immigration Montpelier Oscar Broe Montreal New York Lackey

Serbian youths begin year at Vail Agricultural School

Nine Serbian youths arrived Wednesday at Theodore N. Vail Agricultural School for a year long course. Two remain in military uniform. others in civilian clothes learn Haghe language and basic studies. About 40 Serbians previously were sent to America for training to aid Serbia.

Theodore N. Vail Agricultural School New York America Theaiore N. Vail Serbia Lyndonville Vail

More Enlistments in Uncle Sam's Army

The recruiting station at 41 Railroad Street in St Johnsbury announces three local enlistees. Stanley T. Gates of Mendon Falls, and John A. Gates with Alfred Peake of St Johnsbury join the U S Army. Gates goes to Motor Transportation Corps. the two St Johnsbury boys enter the Signal Corps. All departed Monday for Fort Slocum N Y for training before posting.

United States Army Railroad Street St. Johnsbury Stanley T. Gates Melndoes Falls John A. Gates Alfred Peake Gates Motor Transportation Corps 26Th Division Signal Corps Fort Slocum N. Y

Downey Struck by Fast Train in Newport

L M Downey 40 of Newport was struck by the Air Line train at Newport around 4 PM while walking south on tracks near Tonty Mile Jet Works. He suffered a badly injured leg and body, was taken to St Johnsbury in critical condition after first aid by Drs Longe and Blanchard, with the engineer signaling before stopping.

L. M. Downey Newport Air Line St. Johnsbury Longe Mr. Downey Downey Hhimera B.D. Longe Fr. Blanchard de Longe

Sunset Home Pound Party and Open House

Sunset Tome hosts a pound party and open house on Monday afternoon and evening November 24 from 5 to 5 and 7 to 9. Tea in the afternoon, formal program in the evening with Academy orchestra and Mandolin Club under Sean Stanley Goodrich. Vic Dyke’s Home Again and a patriotic dance performed by Miss Milleline Randall. Guests urged to bring a pound of useful items to aid the home, with no strict limit on items beyond practical needs.

Tome Academy Orchestra Mandolin Club Sean Stanley Goodrich Mixx Milleline Randall Vic Dyke Miss Randall Irs

Dr Tierney Appointed Local Public Health Service Representative

Dr John P Tierney has been appointed local representative of the United States Public Health Service Bureau of War Risk Insurance. He will examine returned disabled soldiers and was honored for faithful wartime service. He joined the Medical Corps in December 1917, served at Camp Gordon and Bellevue Hospital New York, and led Dakin Carrell treatment at Camp Meade.

John P. Tierney United States Public Health Service Bureau of Way Risk Insurance Tierney Horney Medical Corps Camp Gordon Bellevue Hospital New York City Buxe Hospital Camp Meade Dakin Carrell

Equal Suffrage Club Meets Friday Night

The Equal Suffrage Club met Friday evening with Miss Celia Higgins singing two selections to much enjoyment. Higgins, back from four weeks of training in Boston, performed with Miss Elsie Wild of Burnet. Mrs. Alvin W. Flint spoke on budget systems, suggesting how income can cover needs and create a savings account.

Equal Suffrage Club Celia Higgins Misa Higgins Boston Elsie Wild Burnet D.C. Jones Waterbury Alvin W. Flint

Subscription Price Raised for Weekly Caledonian

Notice announces a price increase effective January 1, 1920. Yearly subscriptions rise to 4.50 dollars. renewals and new subs accepted at 1.00 until that date. After January 1 the annual rate becomes 1.50 dollars due to white paper and circulation costs.

Caledonian

Golden Wedding Anniversary for Riley C. Hall Couple

Mr and Mrs Riley C Hall of 46 Central Street celebrated their golden wedding Sunday at their son Albertus S Hall's Valley Street home. The family party included 17 relatives and guests. Mr Hall, born in Sheffield 71 years ago, ran a small sawmill and farm before moving here 12 years ago. Mrs Hall, daughter of Rev Robert Barton, was born in Starkshore 68 years ago. They were married November 23, 1860, at Glover. Both in good health, they received gold gifts from children and friends and were warmly congratulated.

Riley C Central Street Albertus S. Hall Valley St. IL Albertus Mall Kinney Thyll Birney L. Hall Lambert Wayid Fava Hall Ward Walter Elliott Charles Hall Vauna Lambert Wierd Melia Jones Alice Misley Wilbur W. Fare Hall Sheffield Mix. Hall Central Steent Anl Robert Barton Starkshore Glover Tey Scott

Lyndon Center Football Showdown Promises Classic Battle

The Lyndonville campus hosts a major Thanksgiving Day football clash between Vail Agricultural School and Montpelier town team at 2 o'clock. Montpelier brings seasoned players with East pedigree from Dartmouth Colgate and Amherst, while Vail taps Lyndon Institute and town talent. Admission is 40 cents.

Lyndonville Thankenivingdy Lyndon Gemen Vail Agricultural School Montpelier Town Montpelive Star Core Love Dartmouth Colgate Amherst Vail Tvam Lyndon Institute Vidmieston Wall Agricultural School Dun-ningham Holbrook Whipple Whittenov Telkey Cunain Ferguson Burns Wakeford Stiles Gaudette Fitzpatrick Quarterack

State official corrects deer hunting article

Linus Leaven, State Commissioner of Fish and Game, says a Caledonian article of November 17 misstated open season rules. Only one deer may be taken in the season, any sex except spotted fawns. Season runs from Monday December Ext to December 6 at 5 PM.

Foe Vermont Linus Leavena Linus

Winter tires last longer and wear better in snow

United States Tire Company tests show tires deliver greater mileage in winter months despite snow and ice. Cold air reduces heat buildup, while careful driving and proper inflation protect tread. Regular front-wheel alignment checks prevent misalignment from rough winter roads and extend tire life.

United States ‘Tire Company Ruth Winter United States Suppeste

Narrow Escape in Auto Collision at City Junction

At the junction of Eastern Avenue and Pearl Street Friday morning two cars driven by Gilbert Woods and Frank X. Lanetot collided in a near miss. Both drivers and passengers were shaken. cars suffered minor damages, with fender and running board damage to Lanetot and lights and bumper to Woods. Mer. Jametop and family witnessed the near crash.

Gilbert#. Woods Frank X. Lanetot Eastern Avenue Pearl Street Mr. Woods Mer. Jametop Jy Seison Woods

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