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Newspaper
The Weekly Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1919
Page
2
The Mt Johnsbury Westoffien and the Caledonian Publishing company publish a notice about a six month to one year term and receipts of matter related to the xeconteum ARMS OF SUL with editor Arthur I Stone named for attribution.
A Windsor manufacturer known as Gridley endorses Gov. Coolidge of Massachusetts for president. Vermonters and New England states unite in urging his candidacy praising his leadership in crisis and Americanism. The piece notes past missed chances with Reed and Welman as context for Coolidge's fit as party leader in 1920.
Metropolitan papers publish editorials urging passage or rejection of the treaty. The Springfield Republican notes the Senate rejected the treaty due to Lodge reservations, leaving hope for a happier solution. It discusses political angles, regional opposition, and the impact on party unity and national welfare.
Delos D. Jones, longtime St Johnsbury resident, died at his Binghamton New York home where he lived since 1882. He was born November 6 180 and educated in St Johnsbury public schools. He worked for FE. and T. Pair banks Co until moving to Binghamton. He married twice first to Emily J. Powers with three children Charles J. Jenness and Winthrop Blodgett, second to Tda Morrison with four daughters Mrs J Preston Mrs Mason Lowell Mrs Marguerite Kennedy and Miss Eleanor Jones. He had been in poor health and resided with his daughter Mrs Lowell.
At the Mystic Stay Chapter No 29 O B S temple meeting Friday evening the degrees were exemplified and three candidates were received into membership. Mrs Nernice Chandler presented a gavel made in France from parts of a captured German bi plane, accepted by a rising vote of thanks. Lunch followed.
A long list of local visits, illness, and social events in Cabot and surrounding communities. Residents travel to Danville, Lyndonville, St. Johnsbury, and Boston area. schools close for Thanksgiving. moving pictures, police demonstrations, and church events fill the week. Names include Tibbetts, Hanna, Hanna’s farm, Bowldey, and many with Cabot ties. Christmas and Thanksgiving plans noted.
The Normbly Hall Academy held a decorated reception with invited trustees and guests. The backetball schedule lists games from December to March with several home and away dates despite no practice due to lack of a ball.
Freud Powers of Peacham visited relatives in Burke and Stanstead while Walter Wheeler hosted family at Povey New Hampshire. Will Harvey recovers from pneumonia, George Parkey of Berlin called on cousin Will Tapvey. Lita Hutchinson and daughter Edith of Stanstead are visiting Delos and Mrs Bacon.
The Beresayka mammoth, the largest mummy, was found embedded in frozen earth near the Beres novka river in northeast Siberia. The species has been extinct for thousands of years and likely lived about fifty thousand years ago.
Concord residents Henry Baker and Flory Dexter were wed at Rev. I J MacLania’s home on Tuesday evening November 18. The article lists multiple local residents and activities including visits, meetings, moves, and social committee notes from Concord and St Johnsbury with various names and places.
A series of local events listed for St Johnsbury Center includes a Thanksgiving Union Service at the Congregational church vestry with Rev. J A Lewin of Lyndonville, a funeral for Mrs John Lebouybeau at Brightlock hospital and at St Johnsbury Episcopal Church, a Calumet Club social, Sunday School invitation, and various visits and relocations among residents. Green Mountain Grange buys an Ivers and Pond piano and plans a four act society drama featuring local names and an Amherst guest.
Buick Motor Company cautions car owners about get rich quick devices marketed as money savers and warns that many are worthless. The letter emphasizes consulting Buick or authorized dealers before adding accessories and highlights ongoing Buick engineering efforts to improve performance, durability, and economy.
W J Swan the contractor just returned from Ivor New Hampshire with a fine buck from his hunting trip. Mr and Mrs Carroll E Sparhawk left for San Antonio Texas where he will be cashier in a hotel. This is Mrs Sparhalks ninth year at the winter resort. The K Q Whist Club were entertained Wednesday at the home of Mr and Mrs Daniel J Hurley. Prizes went to Mrs Grimes Ralph Buell Mrs Tawley and George Woods. Dainty refreshments were served and a social hour followed.
The Wells River Study Club gathers December 1 at Mrs. Fraser’s home with special musical numbers planned. Community members share visits, hospital updates, and Thanksgiving plans. The next Woman's Missionary Society meeting is slated for February 2 with Mrs. Leonard Smith as hostess.
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