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Newspaper

The Weekly Caledonian

Location

Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1919

Page

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Ned Livingston Drowns After Disappearance in Newport

Ned Livingston former manager in the True & Blanchard department store in Newport drowned himself in the Lynnsburg river last night while being hunted after a week long disappearance. He attended the Congregational church recently and was unmarried. Funeral services are set for Sunday at 2 PM at the Congregational Church.

Ned Livingston Bavement True & Blinehard Newport Lynsburg Perons Ehuseh Mr. Livingston Chivel Trasburg J. T. Aiken True & Blanchard Company Curtis Undertaking Rooms Congregational Church Livingston

City Mission debate voices plan to fund YMCA work

A small audience at the YMCA building debated continuing City Mission activities for another year with a possible physical director for the YMCA. Reports showed bills paid and a treasury surplus while pledges neared 275 dollars toward the City Mission. Committees were formed to explore financing and a swimming pool option, with notes on local dairy and livestock statistics.

YM. C. A Waterman City Mission A& Vox Eaton W. B. Baxtman Mrael G. Marshall Jesson Y. M. GC F. B. Richards St. Johnsbury Amon Messrs Martin, Poole Richards Scott Woodworth S. J. Atwood L. P. Leach John ¢. Clark Mr. Waterman PB. Hazen Charles W. Steele F. A. Poole

Church Wedding at St Andrew's for Kathleen Carpenter and Edward Clure

Miss Kathleen Carpenter wed Edwast Hitchmond Clure of Boston at St. Andrew's on Friday night. Rev. Dr. A P Grint officiated as guests, family, and friends looked on. The ceremony featured a full wedding party with organist Leslie Moyles and choirmembers. The couple left for a Boston home after a reception at Dr Cramton's house.

St. Andrew's Church Kathleen Carpenter Edwast Hitchmond Clure Boston A. P. Grint Armistead Hunter Carpenter Herbert &. Carpenter James Laird Montpelier Edward A. Cramton Leslie Moyles Marjorie W. Cramton Herbert Carpenter Theo Gould Plymouth N. H E. Sumney Pratt Malden Mass Herbert 8. Carpenter St. Johnsbury

Nature Study Classes Start in Rural and Village Schools

Museum notes announce nature study classes beginning this week for rural schools and next week for village schools. A highlighted exhibit is American Ginseng donated by Brother Sylvere of St. Gabriel's. The display lists plants observed from Aug 20 to Sept 8, including wild chamomile, panicled asters, ginseng, and other regional species, with a closing quote about wrongs.

Sylvere St. Gabriel's School Peru West Danville St. John’s Wort

Sugar Factory Plan Draws Tax Break Support in St Johnsbury

George C. Cary proposed a large sugar factory in Summerville to employ 50 to 100 men and boost cake sugar production. The Commercial Club voted unanimously to urge ten years of tax exemption if Cary locates here, tying the move to broader aims like housing a State Normal School.

George C. Cary Summerville St. Johnabury Commercial Club Pythian Hall Cary St. Johnsbury State Normal School G. Asselin Mulph Q. Hamilton Kenneth J. Kirk Roy I. Skinner Dr. V.P. Gengo Italph J. Sherry Herbert A. Smith Impey & Cummings James B. Campbell Daniel Noel Shirley K. Brigham Canada Vermont Ohio New York Maine White River Junction Rutland Ad Busteane Johnsbury Follensby Shields James Cosgrove

Stanley parlor motor car carries patient to Newton Mass

Mr Fowler father of Alvin Noyes travels to Boston from Graniteville in the new parlor car of the Stanley Furniture Co. He fell ill during a visit and is transported on a stretcher with a nurse and his daughter aboard. Stanley driver Juneau piloted the electrically heated limousine. Miles sells Graniteville store. resigns town clerk and treasurer after 18 years.

Stanely Furniture Co Newton Mass Fowler Alvin Noyes Stanley Furniture Company Boston Stanley Co Mrs. Noyes Mr. Juneau The W. H. Miles Graniteville Barre BE. N. Aldrich Springfield, Mask

Caledonian Publishing Company Subscription Rates

St Johnsbury Vermont newspaper announces subscription prices for six months and one year. Local editor Arthur F. Stone advises mail matter entries and mailing options for addresses. Rates listed: six months and one year at set amounts.

Hobnsbury Caledonian the Evening Caledonian Publishing Company St. Johnsbury, Vermont Arthur F. Stone

Lightning Rips Vermont Barns Sees Multiple Blasts

A severe electrical storm strikes Miles Pond Concord and Barnet Vermont causing a fire that destroyed the Fuller Bros. barn at Miles Pond after being struck thrice. The barn housed hay, engines, tools, and livestock saved after heroic fire crew efforts. George G. Marsh of Middlebury is injured but survives, while widespread damage hits trees and buildings in Middlebury and surrounding areas.

St. Johnabury Mottiy Puller Bros Miles Onl Georgfe FF Marsh Hist Vermont Lexiehiture Middlebury Barnet Puller Brow Miles Pond Concord Fuller House Lambert Hastings Hazen Lumber Company Fuller Bros George G. Marsh West River Telephone Company House of Representatives Water Street John Herbert Lalke Herbert James Burroughs Fred Dumas Joseph Nash Mr. Dumas Mr. Burroughs

Editorial Scoffers Attention for St Johnsbury Club

The Commercial Club meeting in Pythian Hall Friday night showcased focused, serious work toward big local goals. Members urged action to attract a sugar plant and the State Normal school, praising town progress and inviting nonmembers to join the effort for Vermont gains.

Commercial Club Pythian Hall St. Johnsbury Bigge Sugar Plant State Normal School

Good Roads Praise For Vermont Highway Improvements

In Vermont travelers in the west side and between St Johnsbury and West Danville gain with state and federal road works. The Montpelier region features a sharp curve widened at great cost while other sections see improvements and widening. The Bethlehem route and the Canadian border corridor are praised for excellent conditions as Orleans county starts the first federal highway project this year at about forty thousand dollars. Highway Commissioner Bates and associates receive commendation for their work.

State Federal Highway Department Montpelier West Danville St. Johnsbury Bethlehem Lake Willoughby Vermont Orleans County Bates

Round Table Meeting Enjoyable Gathering at the Church Vestry

The Missionary Round Table of the North Church held its season opening at the church vestry Monday evening. A delicious supper was served under the committee led by Mrs J Rolf Searles with several other hostesses. Mrs Albert Paine reported on the recent Northfield conference, followed by business matters and a social hour with games.

Missionary Round Table of North Church J. Rolf Searles Willard V. Orcutt William A. Ide F. S. Reed Homer E. Smith B. A. Palmer Misa Allee B. Warden Albert Paine Northfield Mass

Sugar Shortage Hits St Johnsbury and Nation

Sugar shortages sweep St Johnsbury and many areas as old beet crop stocks run dry and West Indies shipments falter due to marine workers strike. George A Zabriskie, president of the US sugar equalization board, warns demand vastly exceeds refiners capacity to supply.

St. Johnsbury West Indies George A. Zabriskie United States Sugar Equalization Ee United States Nator Hitchcock Nebraska Zabriskie

Vermont Constitutional Commission Frames Public Input Plan

Gov Clemont appointed Vermont constitutional commission member Alexander Dannette as the body invites public suggestions to the secretary M G Morse in Montpelier. The panel plans to assign amendments for individual study, hold hearings if requested, and appoint an assistant secretary to handle details as Senator Harvey R Kingsley becomes assistant secretary.

Gov. Clement Vermont Alexander Dannettew M. G. Morse Montpelier Robert E. Healy Bennington Morse Harvey R. Kingsley Rutland

Searchlight Club Holds First Meeting of Year at South Church

The Searchlight Club met at the South church parsonage with about 40 members and friends. Mrs. H. A. Power, the new president, led the business session while Mrs. Albert Paine reported on the summer Missionary conference. Miss Dorothy Brown gave a reading and a wit and poetry contest followed. A Maud Powell violin concert is promised in St. Johnsbury on September 26 with further details to come.

Search‘Tight Club F. A. Poole South Church H. A. Power Northfield Albert Paine Dorothy Brown Searchlight Club St. Johnsbury Maud Powell

Women Architects Pioneering Serbia Lead City in Field

In Nolprude, the Serbian capital, the first municipality to publicly promote women architects, marking a historic milestone for gender inclusion in urban design.

Serbia Nolprude

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