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Newspaper

The Weekly Caledonian

Location

Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1919

Page

3

Lyndon Aggies Edge St Johnsbury In Close Rugby Gridiron

In a tight bid the Lyndon Aggies defeated St Johnsbury 12 to 12, the game ending on a safety when St Johnsbury fumbled behind their goal line in the final quarter. Hunter Lanpher and May led Lyndon with key carries while Spaulding and St J combined for multiple drives as the home crowd watched a well fought contest on campus. Local notes include Sigrid Ecklef entering the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York, and Lieut Archibald S. Hunter of Norwich University attending endurance events Fort Ethan Allen to Camp Dev ons.

Vail Agricultural School Lynton Center Jimith Spaulding Ciduna Wala Bynoysok Amviex Howe Gent Lamphor Ant Actitun Jain Hunter St. J Hall Lyndon St. Johnsbury Aggies Lind Langher May St Johnsbury Hives Wakefield Prrxpate Ineal Johnson Ralmphrey Ashton Stiles Beare V. A, AL Sigrid Ecklef New York City American Academy of Dramatic Arts Sargent Archibald S. Hunter Norwich University Frank L. Tompkins Norwich Ethan Allen Devons McClary Conant Laupher French Sargent Brothers Spaulding St. J. A Deasmere Ory Granite City Lanpher Thas Azhtan Densmore Fet Denemore

Sober St Johnsbury football clash ends in draw

The St Johnsbury squad and opponents battled to a 12 to 12 tie as Spaulding and Lanier produced steady gains and a late drive threatened a winning touchdown. The game featured key plays by Spaulding May and Colleagues across the line, with endings noted for tense defense and missed chances. In town news, local social events and visits from Bangor and Concord were reported, along with church and civic notices and upcoming town meetings.

Community Notes and Local Visits in Vermont Towns

The St. Johnsbury area reports a flurry of visits and social events. Eliza Wheaton of Newbury and Mrs Ellen Coneing travel with family. Rev. M G Tupper hosts gatherings with Nova Scotia relatives. Horace Ayer and son visit Danville friends. a Ladies Aid supper is planned at the Congregational church. a Halloween party is announced for Oct 24 at the church vestry. In West Barnet, weddings in Canada prompt travel. many locals visit St. Johnsbury for various duties. a Grange meeting confers degrees and features overseas service reports. Mrs. Grace McLaren heads Boston-bound. Multiple residents, including Mrs. Lewin, Mrs. Emma Hastie, and Paul Morrison, appear in weekend activities and local visits.

Eliza Wheaton Newbury E. Wheaton Ellen Coneing A. Canning East Charleton Benet Mavedu Cora Joye Canada Uwe Congregational Church Chris, Palmers JF Riceles West Burke Mildred Pitward Allen Mirza Allen Mes Bighamton Stones Glen Ayer Hoya Font Springtiel Mae Trobert Campbell Yuventa Henry Tays Sherbrooke Marshall Pay Ralph Noyes St. Folin Maurice Th Ella Simpson Newport N. H Doll Simpson Orie Platt Bridgeport Conn Jessie William Mily Mis Homey Potter Somery Tle Massa Mie Carte Terry Mire Shirley Goss Pavellin Mwe Wright St. Johnsbury Simonds Peiday St Ohne Corti Berey Mos Eleanor Brownington Ladies’ Aid Society Chavd Swasey Montpelier Wheeley Dune James Crate Divigehtor Maylis Penehim W. F. Powers B.A. Lewis Universalist Church Lyndonville St. Johnsbury Cor Baltimore Mid Lewin Stirted West Barnet My Robert Steele Frances Gilfillan Francis Hastie Andrew Hastie Jennie Bailey Paul Morrison Philip Adams Belle McLain Lee White Littleton Margaret Hale Russell Portland Ore Grange Grace McLaren Boston Nettie Vincent Wells River Theodora Darling Viola Robinson Ruby Blain Mattie Abbott Terry White Emma Hastie Mary Hastie Fred Hastie St Johnsbury Sue Shaw Jerry White

East St Johnsbury News Roundup of Local Work and Socials

East St Johnsbury residents report repairs underway with Chiles Wivick leading a sill replacement while George Dee handles cement work and Murdney Shovex carpentry. Raymond Locke’s family visits Waterville, and a 20th birthday surprise for Raymond brings gifts including a fountain pen. Water was struck at F. M. Bonnett’s land at 42 feet depth, yielding about 10 gallons per hour, sparking congratulations. William Duval moves his family to St Johnsbury. Miss Lee’s flock yields 110 eggs. TL M. Knupp returns from Massachusetts to settle for winter, George Tis cider mill near opening, and S. L. Grout and son Arthur visit Richford. Residents comment on sugar sales to grocers, and the Ladies’ Aid hosts its annual chicken pie supper on the 2nd.

Chiles Wivick George Dee Urdney Shovex Raymond Locke Watubu'y Owens Mes Crofton Ess William Crafton Cailee Ake Wils F. M. Bonnett Mr. Bonnett Wiley William Duval St. Johnsbury Miss Lee William Mehavehlin Clinton Avenue TL M. Knupp Massachusetts George Tis S. L. Grout and Son Arthur Spet Richford Mr. Nelson Watford

Local notes and travels around St Johnsbury area

Mrs Adhie Clement visits St Johnsbury Center with friend Mrs Charles Whitney. Philip Ferguson lands at Camp Merritt New Jersey and heads home soon after two years service overseas. Mrs Brown ill at home with nurse. Several residents travel to Bangor Me Lowell and Boston for events and visits. Herman Carter returns to railroad work. others attend church and gatherings in nearby towns.

Adhie Clement Charles Whitney St. Johnsbury Center Joseph Denonville Philip Ferguson Camp Merritt N. J Brown B.A. Lewis Ballimore Universalist Mary Nute Juli Neos Lowell Sind Bostown J. E. Beattie Johnsbury George Houghton Bangor Annie B. Daniels St. Johnsbury S Harry Hovey Doris Burlington B. K. Hill Sheffield Lawrence Lyon Ayers W. A. Lyon Herman Carter

West Danville News Brief: Residents Travel and Visits

Emily Armstrong left for St. Johnsbury to work while Mrs. Sidney Harding and son Wendell, visiting her father Oliver MecCo­se o, returned home. Miss Cora Curtis of Passumpye visited Mrs. J. Gibson and Mrs. E. H. Badger. Grace Mason club of Passumpsic met with Mrs. E. H. Badger, with Mya L. Ayer, Mrs. Isaac Shatney, J de S Champany and Mrs. P. Bavett present. Shatney brought Shoat in its auto.

Mize Emily Armstrong St. Johnsbury Sidney Harding Wendell Oliver MecCoseo Cora Curtis Passumpye J. 8. Gibson E. H. Badger Grace Mason Club Passumpsicnet E. HW Badger Mya. L Mya. L. ©. Ayer, Mrs. Isaac Shatney, J . de S. Champany P. Bavett Tisue Shatney Shoat

West Waterford Allied Visit and Social Evening

Leonard West was discharged from service Wednesday and is visiting his aunt in Worcester. By invitation of Mr and Mrs Alfred Sunbury neighbors at Waterford gathered at their Mountain Avenue home Friday evening. Games were played and a general good time was enjoyed. Refreshments of cake and coffee were served.

West Waterford Leonard West Worcester Alfred Sunbury Waterford Mountain Avenue

D A R V Chapter Meeting and Local News Snippet

Mra I He Huxelton hosted the Daughters of the American Revolution chapter in Johnsbury on Wednesday with Mrs. Candie Passin presiding. A lecture on the Vermont educational institution followed. The visit featured antiques and family relics, with refreshments served at 5 p.m. Numerous local residents and visitors are noted, including Red Cross activities and community events across Barnet, St. Johnsbury, and West Barnet, with various civic notices and personal updates.

Johnvebury Hell Eurly Candie Passin Sity Educational Institution of Vermont Menting Birney Rob Herbert Bale James Weeks Peal M Welch Charles Stevens Margaret Heywood Grint Carle Hinman Perley Ella Horner Jvbinks James McGill Terley Ayer Mychastes Dow Wome Stevens Foxburn Pe Clark Toronto Johnson's Barnet Village North Monroe Red Cross St.Johnsbury TR. TH. Hazelton Edith Wallice Loren Elliott The University of Vermont At

Local notes from Wells River and area this week

Wells River J FP attended Shinners meeting in Sherbrooke. Annie Milley returns to Burlington. Col Preston Relief Corp held its first meeting with about 50 attendees. Mr. and Mrs. Butler of Pro visiting Luther Butler in Woodaville. Surprise 10th anniversary party for Mr. and Mrs. Farrell at relatives Farwell home with readings by Christabel Whitney and gifts. Madeline Peach home from Boston ill. Ernest Lamere leaves Buck's Drug Store for vacation in Claremont. Mrs Lovin Wright improving slowly after illness. Florence Glynn taking vacation from Ryegate Paper Cell office and visiting Boston.

J. FP Shinners Sherbrooke Annie Milley Burlington Col. Preston Relief Corp David Butler Pro Luther Butler Woodaville Daniel G. Farrell Buck Claremont Lovin Wright Miss Grant George Murphy Florence Glynn Ryegate Paper Cell Boston

Mail-in promotion for Foley remedies from old advert

A fragmented old-style advertisement urges readers to mail a cut-out with name and address to Foley & Co in Chicago to receive a trial package of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and croup Foley Kidney Pills for pains and kidney issues and Foley Cathartic Tablets for constipation and biliousness, sold everywhere.

Foley & Co Sheffield Avenue Chicago Ill Foley

Local Life News From East Ryegate and Nearby

East Ryegate notes show residents visiting relatives and traveling to towns like Lyndonville Montpelier and Boston. Illnesses include Miss Clifford teacher and Mr Clarence Bedell while Mrs Willis and Mrs Vers visit a Southoe relative. Edith Nelson attends a Montpelier teachers convention.

Luelly Manchester MeIn Lachlin J. Levault Cottage Hospital E. N. Willis FH. Vers South Oe Clarence Bedell Glen Bell Lyndonville Dorothy “Nynklin Miss Clifford Edith Nelson Montpélier Geo. Anderson Raymond Boston Livermore Bailey Calvary Alberta H. MeCarruth Vonice Bodell Brightlock Hnspital St. Johnsbury

Lamb shipments and local ties in Walden spring market

Walden Myrick of Middlebury and O. ne of Plainfield joined town lambing events last week. L. C. Cahoon and Dr. Sons disposed of 125 head, plus other flocks totaling about 190 head to be loaded at Walden Heights. Myrick fattens for the New York market while regional residents, churchgoers, and forest workers continued to engage in related farming and labor activities.

Walden Myrick Middlebury O. Ne Plainfield L. C. Cahoon Dr. Sons Walden Heights Myrick New York Charles A. B. Schoff E. B. Harris Waterville Mr. Harris N. J. Kingsbury St. Johnsbury Anna Ordway Southern Pines Green Mountain Charles Hale P. E. Hale Hattie Page Danville

St Johnsbury O P Appropriation Seen As Typical

In St Johnsbury Vermont the expected cost for federal buildings often surpasses the congressional appropriation leaving a $25 000 gap. The Barre Times notes that Congress can and has increased such funds and advises residents not to be discouraged by the shortfall.

St. Johsbury P. O Barre Times Congress St. Johnsbury

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Academy Notes Bewl St. Johnsbury Paulding Oswood I Beldie Hreneh Jones Hilrvey Maurice Hy Lynter Rt Vint Shoresby & Grieg Smith Muvitexs Leach Mrs. USA Bewsey Tuemveninie Chaudes M- Thirlingsdin Columbus University Carolyn Darling Oratory Musi Tallast J. Dodge Georice Houghton Henry Shorey Linsburg Googe Sho Emma Campbell Toom Burlington Mix Frank Dresser A. Mitchell Cheney Henry Mitchell St. 1 Alva Leach Harry Silsby Noward Shattuckie Daemouth W. S. Jeffers A. J. Corriveau Burnet Philip Slyony FE. A. Daniels Eunice Silsby Pomna Eherbune Daniela Walter P. Smith Methodist Ehurehire Charles Gray Nia Elwin Gray Concord Fred Smith Ormond Fla Feneral Falcont J. Z. Gleason Maxton Harrisen Lyster Music Hall Stella Hill Beck Eva Watehie J. W. Copeland Annie Houghton A. L. Finney Henry Kilby Walpole Ter P. Wehatey Eugene Capliva Boltonville J. C. Todd Avis Lewis Gordon Annie Daniels St, Johnsbury Center Elizabeth Blair Gladys Blair Elwyn Shields Mason, Blair East ST. Johnsbury West Cpolarine A . FF Polarine Juannst Vanes Roy Son Tng Wallelien Standard O11 Company OF Barnet Phi Telta George Waller Eliott Win Rumney N. Hyahi Mie Walter Andes Whitman John Gilchriat Prank O St. Johns W. 8. Brock Mya Loven Holman Petersboro Harvey Phelps Ada Whitney Herbert Somers Monroe Greenville Alph East Ryegate Foleyshoney
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