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Newspaper

The Weekly Caledonian

Location

Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1919

Page

6

Vegetable Exhibit Shows Fine Entries At East Burke Fair

The vegetable show lists many exhibitors from Mt. View farm East Burke Lyndon and Barnet. Gary Earl Ailes and Ian Earl Ailes enter Patan China peppers and butter displays by Devine Cummings Curtis Hastings and others. Prizes cover bread pickles canned fruit wreaths and a handmade book by Mrs. Daniel Pavia.

Ole White Chesters Mt. View Farm East Burke Rugglex Bentler Lyndon, Jr Gary Pirie Ian Earl Ailes Devine M. Cummings Curtis Hastings T Be Wemick Waterford Elmer A. Parting Charles Roy J. A. Blain Barnet Elmer A. Jhardinge Henry Murvey Lillian B. McGill Pple Johnson Maud Grant West Burke H. &. Remick Dorothy Mra Henry W. Ellis Misa A.W. Flint Hens Harvey

Nature Study Classes At Local Village School

Levi explains this week’s nature study topics for village students grades IV to VI. Topics include chipmunks mending autumn, caterpillar story, woodchuck tale, moth and a battery, sowing hens, and sodinium story. Flower tables show golden rods and late fruits with a list of plants dated Sept 0 to Sept 15.

Levi Mothe Barton New England

Boys Needed for After School Work in Vermont Towns

The Evening Caledonian seeks active ambitious boys to earn money after school. Send in names from Lyndonville Barton Barnet East Barre Passumpsic McIndoes Monroe East Ryegate Wells River Newbury Bradford Orleans Danville Hardwick East Hardwick West Burke St. Johnsbury Center. A representative will call upon interested youths.

Saturday Evening Post Lyndonville Barton Barnet East Barnet Passumpsic Mcindoes Monroe East Ryegate Wells River Newbury Bradford Orleans Danville Hardwick West Burke St. Johnsbury Center

Floral Hall exhibit at St Johnsbury fair draws crowd

An extensive display in Floral Hall showcases the Vail Apricult ut exhibit with models of farm buildings, tools, and machinery. Booths feature a Brownline machine, Henry F. Miller piano, bicycles, firearms, automotive components, and a Lykna oil display. Local groups and 4-H style demonstrations attract visitors as Miss Ayling and Miss Pierpont lead and explain entries. The Caledonia Farm Bureau section includes canning, sewing, and home demonstration exhibits with growing regional involvement.

Vail Lebbrey Ruthiol White River Wonlstock St Johnsbury Byatthiborane Pho Hes Stella Ant van Walkersbutss Prin Minal Hatty Byila Poca Mall A. J. Bailey Fort Hall Mr. Bulley Henry F. Miller Totey Wellington Jane Edison Columbia Bruwick Chase Winchester Johnson Motor Wien Ana Lange Tae Wraidell Cobleigh Peck Company Miss Ayling Worcetes Alexander Healey Caledonia Farm Bureau

Therrien Therrien and Laferriere Wedding at Notre Dame

Misa Jonnette Therrien and Alfred Laferriere wed Wednesday morning at Notre Dame church in a quiet ceremony with close relatives. The bride wore a traveling gown and was showered with gifts including an electric lamp. The couple plan a stay in Boston and Portland before settling on Rail Road Street, where Laferriere runs a Mill Street grocery business.

Misa Jonnette Therrien Alfred Laferero Notre Dame Church Misa Therrien Whitefield Boston Portland Republican Laferriere Mill Street Railroad Street

Vermont Fair and Exhibits Highlight 19th Century Assembly

A Vermont county fair report details Judge Stafford's address, crowd estimates, and a review of the 19th annual fair. It covers notable exhibits from Goss Company and Counsell & Son, racing results, a beefed furnace display, vaudeville acts, a night carnival, and the large attendance despite rain.

Uncle Sam's Store mail order program for retail Boston

The Quartermaster Retail store in Boston opens a mail order system for households nationwide. Orders limit quantities for personal use and ship from the local post office at the same price as cash purchases. Portage prepaid. insurance at government expense for orders over 20 dollars.

Hive Yinat Quartermaster Boxton Quartermaster Re Quatermaster Boston

Five Thousand See Races at County Fair

At Caledonia County Fair Northeastern Vermont crowds packed the grounds for a big show led by tireless promoters. The day featured automobile demonstrations a women’s stand and a grand finale with stunt performances by Holle Reich and a nine year old exhibitor. Dinners and side events drew local families as Evelyn Vaughn and other horses and riders competed for purses while the community praised a well run fair and the Grow Stand.

Caledonia County Vermont Eplen Phuvday Holle Reich Lalien Ehib

Caledonia County Sunday coal convention news note

The nine meeting of the Caledonia County Sunday coal convention will be held at the South Church Sunday afternoon and evening. Notable visitors include Walter Glynn of Saxton's River and George Spencer of Fasten, with local speakers and programs for devotional services, lectures, and reports across education, missions, and recreation.

Caledonia County South — Church Needay Walter Lynn Saxton's River Vermont Hildesey Spencer Seerpiany Mench Wallaing

Sheriffs Seek Gypsies for Missing Vermont Girls

Sept 2 Prank I Wellman sent messages to police in Vermont New Hampshire and Massachusetts asking agencies to capture a band of Gypsies who left Brattleboro Saturday and search their camp for 11 and 14 year old missing girls Pearl A Stacey and Ethel Stacey daughters of Mr and Mrs Carroll Stacey of Myrtle Street. They left Friday afternoon and have not returned despite searches. A Grand March dress and items suggest the elder girl may have fled truancy. Relatives have seen them at a home of relatives in Massachusetts near the rail station. The Associated Press reported details. Major Leonard Wood to Omaha per Baker directive.

Brattleboro I. Wellman Vermont New Hampshire Massachusetts Pearl A. Stacey Ethel Stacey Carroll Myrtle Street Che Call Billy Buck Churchill O'Clain Pollyanna Lyons Raveners Watson Associated Press Washington Leonard Wood Baker Omaha

Races End Amid Heavy Showers After Ubird Heats

Heavy showers forced the 215 and 225 events to be declared finished with prize money to be divided after the Ubird heats.

Osteopaths Elect Vermont Association Officers at Meeting

The annual meeting of the Vermont State Osteopathic Association convened Friday at Grace Methodist church with sixteen doctors present. Officers elected include President Howard A. Drew Burling ton as vice president George D. Eddy secretary treasurer and Fanny Carleton as executive committee member Dale S. Attwood L J Martin G Wheeler and Leon B. Page named to the committee and publicity post respectively. The group attended the Mand Powell concert Thursday and presented Madame Vowel a bouquet in gratitude for her three year service benefiting the New York Osteopathic clinic which raised over 2400 dollars.

Vermont State Osteopathic Association Grace Methodist Church Vermont Howard A. Drew Barres Dent George D. Eddy Burlington Fanny Carleton St. Johnsbury Dale S. Attwood L. J. Martin Barren G. Wheeler Teattleboro Leon B. Page Newport Mand Powell Madame Vowel Pitt New York City New York

Maud Powell Delights St Johnsbury Audience at Colonial

Under the Search light club of St Johnsbury Maud Powell the renowned violinist appeared at the Colonial Thursday evening to a very appreciative audience Madame Powell offered generous encores and played many old favorites Mr Axel Skjermmne accompanied her and also gave several fine solos Each artist received a bouquet from admiring friends.

Searchlight Club St. Johnsbury Maud Powell Wats Madame Powell Axel Skjermmne

Har Shoes Burt Her Feet

A fragmentary remark depicts a woman strolling with an agonied expression as a sign of discomfort or distress. The line reflects casual street observation and regional diction.

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Cut This Out For Money Mail-In Offer From Foley Co

A dubious 19th or early 20th century mail-in promotion urges readers to cut out the slip and mail it to Foley & Co in Chicago to receive a trial package. It touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tablets for coughs pains and digestive issues. The call-to-action emphasizes enclosing name and address and promises delivery of a “trial package” in return.

Foley & Co SheMeld Avenue Chicago Foley

Groton Bay Enlists In United States Army

Albert M. Petrie of Groton has enlisted in the United States army for two or three years in the motor transportation corps as one of the 4% various grades. The branch offers strong opportunity through motor mechanical schools to qualify as a first class mechanic and chauffeur with potential for foreman or superintendent roles after service. Interested young men are invited to call at the recruiting station on the second floor of the Citizens Bank block in the office of Col. Joseph Fairbanks, 41 Railroad Street, St Johnsbury.

Groton Bay United States Army Albert. M. Petrie Groton Motor Transportation Corps Army Citizens Bank Joseph Fairbanks Railroad Street St. Johnsbury

Attendants Sought at Vermont State Hospital

Job notice from Vermont State Hospital for the Insane in Waterbury seeking men and women to fill attendant positions. Apply in person or by mail to Vermont State Hospital for the Insane.

Vermont State Hospital Vermont State Hospital For Waterbury

Died in Montreal Former St Johnsbury Resident Pinard

Jovite Pinard a longtime St Johnsbury resident and former factory owner died in Montreal after suffering heart failure at his daughter's home. A Civil War veteran, he enlisted in Vermont and served from 1862 to 1865, later returning to St Johnsbury and building a factory on Concord Avenue. He had lived in Nastun briefly after retirement and then with his daughter in Montreal. The funeral was held Thursday morning with veterans bearing the casket, Rev J W Dwyer officiating, and local veterans in attendance. Pinard helped pioneer a large local French American community and was noted as a substantial citizen.

Jovioe Pinard St. Johrisbury Monty Tees Michael Drouin Binge Maceo Canada St. Johnebavy Cme St. Johnabury Khelth Vermont Sind Nod Wis Winchester Fisher's Hill Cedar Creek Cotton Huyou Teche Fort Bisland Port Hudson Pinaud St. Johnsbury Concord Avenue Nastun Montreal Tavern de Hella Atl Livid Freehette Tivouhin J. W. Dwyer Mar. I Mooney Donat Lascroix Lucien Lacroix Henry Labrant Edward Heon Arthur Heon Pinard

Probate notice in Vermont estate of Martha J. Flint

The Caledonia district probate court schedules September 20 for examining executor accounts and distributing the residue to claimants. Public notice urges interested heirs and claimants to appear in St Johnsbury to contest accounts and establish rights. includes a separate advertisement offering matches with substantial financial prospects.

Martha B. Flint State OF Vermont District of Caledonia Honorable Probate Court Martha J. Flint St. Johnsbury Caledonian Walter P. Smith

Commissioners' Notice Estate of Henry G Ely

The probate court appoints commissioners in Caledonia to receive examine and adjust claims against Henry G Ely of St Johnsbury Vermont. They will meet at First National Bank St Johnsbury October 22 and February 24 from 10am to 2pm for claim examination. Creditors have six months from August 30 1919 to present claims.

Henry G. Ely Probate Court District of Caledonia St. Jownsbury First National Bank St. Johnsbury Aaid Dintriet

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