Congressmen Dale Right on the Job in St Johnsbury
The Commercial Club seeks extra federal funds for a government building in St Johnsbury Vermont. Porter H Dale informs Mr Stone that the bill will start in the Senate with Senator Birmingham guiding it. The Treasury rejected bids, about 35,000 more is needed, and the matter rests pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Commercial Club
Conpressman
Porter H. Dale
St. Johnsbury
Arthu F. Stone
Vermont
Stone
Senate
House
MiMingham
Law
A. H. Gleason
Lawrence P. Leach
Porter H, Dale
St. Johnsbury Post
J. F P. Woodbury 4 Sons
Boxton
Edwards & Monahan Co
Boston
Treasury Department
Congress
Caledonian Record
Dillingham
Committee On
United States Post Office
Saint Johnsbury
House of Representatives
United States of America
Surprise Miss Julia Hooker Shower Honors Bride to Be
Mrs C H Davis hosted a Halloween themed surprise shower for Miss Julia Hooker in St Johnsbury to honor her forthcoming marriage to Carroll Fox. Friends attended, games and dainty refreshments were shared as gifts were presented, and the bride-to-be enjoyed the unusual evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia M. Hooker
C. H. Davis
St. Johnsbury
Carroll Fox
Miss Hooker
Fairbanks Bowling League Opens Monday Night
The Fairbanks Bowling League will begin its winter 10 pin tournament at Barquin's Allens on Monday night October 27. Six teams feature based on last season averages. season length includes 60 games per team with round robin play and prizes for top scores and averages. A six man all star team will travel to Sherbrooke to face the factory team after season end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Lewise
Barquin
Allens
Sherbrooke
Hams
E. Burrows
FP. Wright
A Logan
W. E Gay
Ingersoll
E. Fuller
Legendre
B. Ruthbun
A. H Hafner
Ingersall
Drwmsond
M. Golentan
M. Carr
Colburn
A. W. Dean
G. Howe
Gregory
W. L. Hull
A. Howard
M. H. Starr
N. C. Ranney
W. H. Cox
K. J. Kirk
L. St. Boyer
Bina
TF. Emmons
F. Goodall
J, Clark
Real Estate Booms In McIndoes Area Amid Transfers
The Caledonian Record reports further McIndoes real estate transfers. Martin E Turner’s 165 acre lot between Barnet and Melndoes sold to Boston’s Mr. Wardell for $15,000 with spring possession. Harley E. Pike of Waterford added 15 acres of Manchester land to his holdings and is negotiating for riverfront strips to unite parcels. Rumor says a Boston firm plans a burlap bag factory aided by river and water rights, not tied to Henry Ford’s plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonian Record
Monteith
McIndoes
Martin E Turner
Barnet
Melndoes
Mr. Wardell
Boston
Harley E. Pike
Waterford
I. J. Johnson
Charles H. Manchester
la Colley
H. J. Johnson
Mr. Pike
Tra Colby
Manchester
Milload
Mc. van Dyke
McTndoes Village
Henry Ford
Mrs Prime Wins Divorce Suit in Orleans County Court
Judge Moulton in Newport ruled for Mrs Ada Prime in her divorce suit against Dr Mer Vill Prime of Barton, granting separation on adultery grounds. Alimony pending. trial drew statewide attention with sensational testimony from Barton and Boston witnesses. continuation noted on page five.
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Moulton
Orleans
Newport
Ada Prime
Mervill FF
Barton
Prime
Will W. Reirden
Ferguson
Sind
Scharton
Conant
F. L .Goodell
Melville Batsis
Walter W. Battis
Dr. Prime
Mra Prime
Sheaid
Mra. Landy
Mra. Williamson
Boston
Mrs. Landy
Mra, Prime
Mandy
Mountford Street
Mra. Prime
Carroll Webster
Burton
Battis
Alice Wilkie
Sanbornville
N. H
Walter W
Water strike at Plymouth Creamery well reaches near top
Artesian well at Plymouth Creamery building hits 300 feet with water within 11 feet of the top. A 25 gallon per minute supply, temperature 40 degrees, is secured. J J Woodbury and Sons expect two weeks to finish their part, then machinery installation. The 90 foot chimney is among town’s tallest. Building to be ready for manufacturing near Thanksgiving, with plans to haul milk and cream, and to produce butter cheese and condensed milk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
J. J. Woodbury & Sox
Wesley Wesley Endorsed for Caledonia Probate Judge
At the Caledonia Bar Association meeting, Walter W. Wesley was proposed to succeed the late Walter P. Smith as Judge of Probate for the District of Caledonia. Other candidates named were Harry Blodgett Nathan A. Norton and Samuel B. Richardson. The group also formed committees on memorial sketches and on reviving the fee bill. Sixteen members attended with several out of town guests.
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Caledonia Bar Association
J. Rolfe Searles
Harry W. Witters
David
Walter W. Wesley
Walter P. Smith
District of
Caledonia
Harry Blodgett
Nathan A. Norton
Samuel B. Richardson
Sumner E. Darling, Jr
Hardwick
Harvey Burbank
Passumpsie
Joseph Gleason
N. A. Norton
Sherbrooke Masons Visit St. Johnsbury
Forty three members of Gollen Tale Chapter Royal Arch Masons Sherbrooke were guests of Haswell Chapter No 11 St Johnsbury Saturday and Sunday. The Canadian masons arrived by car and returned Sunday afternoon. A banquet for 135 masons followed at 6 PM. The lodge opened at 8 PM with welcome by B A Palmer. Three Lyndonville candidates received the Royal Arch degree. Speeches by Arthur R Brooks Hazen Arthur G Sprague and Charles W Steele. Sherbrooke speakers Pearson Stevenson Oyson Hearn and Fail. Refreshments served and evening closed with singing led by Collins Brodien and Birney Lash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gollen Tale Chapter
Royal Arch Masons
Sherbrooke
Haswell
St. Johnbury
B. A. Palmer
BE. H. P
Astell
Sherbrooke Lodge
St. Johnsbury
Lyndonville
Arthur R. Brooks
P .P. Hazen
Arthur G. Sprague
Charles W. Steele
Messrs
Pearson
Stevenson
Oyson
Hearn
Fail
Collins Brodien
Birney L
Upung
Card of Thanks From Friszell Family After Bereavement
Mr David Friszell and family express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for assistance and sympathy after a bereavement. Gratitude also extended to the hospital staff and to all who visited. Signed by Mr D Friszell husband Mrs H W McElreny daughter Mr Fred Frizzell son Miss Lilla Frizzell sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Friszell
Alsa
D. Friszell
H. W. McElreny
Fred Frizzell
Lilla Frizzell
Slater
Fire damages White Birch Farm home on Sunday
Fire discovered around three o'clock Sunday at the White Birch farm formerly Luman Ladd and now Al Blair's. Hired help and Mrs Blair's ten day old son were spared as the main rooms burned. Firefighters from St Johnsbury fought the blaze for about two hours, saving furniture and fixtures while water carried from the brook aided the effort. Insurance covers the house and furniture.
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White Birch
Luman Ladd
al Blair
Mr. Bhais
Nan
J. B. Pierce
St. Johnsbury
St Johnabury Fire Company
Cushman
L. Grout
Chase
Blair
Girl Scouts Demonstrate At Armory Campaign In St Johnsbury
The Gil Scout Campaign in St Johnsbury features all day demonstrations at the Armory on the goals of the Girl Scouts and a 5 30 banquet at South Church. Photo play Golden Eaglet shown at Please A Theatre plus Scout work tied to the program. Two Armory meetings Sunday 7 20 and Monday 8 30 promise interest with free admission. The drive funds support memberships one dollar each or five for five dollars. campaign promotes healthy, patriotic girls and practical character training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johnsbury
Armory
South Church
Jefly
Barton Auto Thief Caught In Canada After Escape
Clifton Niblock a 22 year old former Windsor prison escapee from Lowell Vermont was captured in Collinsville Canada Tuesday night. He faces charges for stealing a Chalmers from Hawking Bros Barton Auto Exchange Barton last Thursday night and is held at Newport jail after a hearing with State Attorney Frank D. Thompson. Authorities say another man in Sherbrooke implicated in the theft is being sought. Niblock is charged with three automobile thefts since his Windsor escape.
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Clifton Niblock
Lowell
Windsor
Collinsville
Canada
Chalmers
Hawking Bros
Glover
Barton Auto Exchange
Barton
Niblock
Newport
Frank D. Thompson
Vermont
Walker
Sherbrooke
Auto Crash in Laconia Ties N H trip to Boston Convention
A Dodge driver Mr. James A Hunter and passengers Mrs. Helen Hunter and Mrs. Ralph Hamblett escaped injury near Laconia while a Nash misjudged a pass. The Nash struck Hunter’s front wheel and fender, tipping the car. The Nash driver admitted fault and aided the group. Hunter 20 mph, no horn warning. They continued to Boston for the New England Bakers convention. The Nash driver halted later to help.
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James A. Hunter
Summer Street
Find
Ralph Hamblett
Newport
Laconia
N. H
Boston
New England Bakers
Hunter
Lake Winnepausekee
Nash
Mr. Hunter
Roosevelt Memorial Drive Meeting in Lyndonville
Music hall filled Sunday evening for a Roosevelt memorial drive fund raiser. O. D. Mathewson led. Curtis Rubin Burpee Davis Stevens orchestra provided music. Congregational choir and audience sang America. Clergy speakers praised Roosevelt as boy and man, military career, and writer. Large contributions expected.
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Lyndonville
O. D. Mathewson
Messrs, Curtis
Rubin
Burpee
Davis
Stevens
America
Audiance
Mr. Gould
H. J. Hinman
Miss Grint's Dancing Classes At Pythian Hall Opened
Miss Mary Grint opened her annual dancing classes at Pythian hall on Saturday afternoon with two long sessions. Twenty four beginners and forty six advanced pupils enrolled. First matches were led by Marshall Miltimore with Ruth Searles and Howard Farmer with Ruth Searles in beginners, and Ronald Burrows with Winifred Randall and James with an unnamed partner in advances. Parents and friends attendance pleased the little dancers. More pupils are expected to enroll in coming weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Grint
Pythian Hall
Marshall Miltimore
Ruth Searles
Howard Farmer
Ronald Burrows
Winifred Randall
James
Ford Car Stolen From Henry A. Bryant in Vermont Registry
Henry A. Bryant, a St. Johnsbury estate agent, reported his 1916 five passenger Ford touring car stolen Saturday night. Sheriff Worthen and police have not located it. The car, Vermont registry No. 10998, was left by Chiles Scott in front of the fire station on Easter Avenue while he visited a winery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Bryant
St. Johnisbury Rend
Sherif Worthen
Chiles Scott
Easter Avenue
Vermont
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Congressman Dale
Caledonian
Julia Hooker
Fairbanks League
McIndoes Real
Mrs. Prime
Wesley
Cal
County Bar Assoc
Sherbrooke Masons
White Birch Farm
Girl Scouts
ST. Johnsbury Auto
Mrs Hamblett
Woman’s Association of the North Church
Arthur F. Stone
Homer E. Smith
Ida P. Brooks
Frank H. Taylor
Glenn Robinson
Chevy Blossom
Lillian Richards
Cherry Som
Mabel Flint
A Steele
Roosevelt
Music Hall
U. G
Parcel Post
Real Square Deal
United Colony
National Sportsman's Fur Depot
Fultonville
New York
Wells River Savings Bank
Wells River,vt
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