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Newspaper

The Weekly Caledonian

Location

Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1919

Page

5

Death of Mrs. Mary Talsey in Peacham area

Mary Talsey of Peacham died Sunday at her home after a long life that began in Ryegate on August 24, 1829. She married George Pollard, lived in Wells River and Groton, later widowhood with Thomas Talvey then moved to Peacham. Funeral held at Peacham’s Methodist church with Rev. Thivald M. Aayward officiating. Survivors include sons Frank Pollard and William Pollard and several grandchildren.

Mary Talsey Tooldehwadth Fred Pollard Mary Page Ryegate Aus John Sarah ¢Hath Page George Follard Wells River Waltham Mast Kyoyato Sudrome Penehim Ike Pole Thomas Talvey Groton William Pollan Bure Tington Talvey Methodist Church Qvi Meacham Thivald M. Aayward Page Sid Whitehill Bewerk Lloyd Darling Wilbup Watson Frank Taylor John Vacnum William Pollard Buylington Mee John Pollard Monroe N.H Robert Kendall Meludoes Mary EB. Morse Ghivenee More St. Johnabuy

Park er Auction Notes and Local Visits in West Danville

A West Danville item lists residents at various cottages with George Wright of St. Johnsbury and Mil ail Mex occupying, Don of Danville and Harvey Dunbar visiting family. Carl Woods bought a Chevrolet, Hattie Wilcox returned from Washington, and A J Gos with A L Carpenter left for Stockland California. A Ladies Aid Society event is planned at the church Thursday and Clayton Farrington with family visited Lisbon, New Hampshire.

George Wright St. Johnsbury M. V. Don Danville Harvey Dunbar Walden N. Dunbar Carl Woods Hattie Wilcox Heney Clifford Washington Ye McDonnand Geay Portsmouth N. Hf A. J. Gos A. FL Stockland Calif

West Lunenburg Social and Visiting Notes

Mrs Addie Webb of East Concord guests of Mrs W H Cappenter. Attendees from here at East Concord supper and services Wednesday. Mr E W Hastings and Mrs Hastings visited Jefferson Sunday with Hastings sister Mrs Ehira McIntire. Fred Sayers travelled to St Johnsbury to see ill mother Mrs Frank Seace. Mrs Gertrude Carpenter and Miss Joxie Carpenter went to St Johnsbury Thursday. Clifton Hastings attends school at St Johnsbury. James Nichols in Lancaster Saturday. Murray Dodge of Troy in town last week to tend his farm. Fred King visited Lancaster New Hampshire one day last week.

North Part Glenn Chandler Annie Killam Penny Street Clarence Esden Ewell Hollow Patience Nutting Daphne Craig Lena Wheeler Joe's Brook Mildred Hayward East Barnet Harriet Jenninson St. Johnsbury Ellen Bayley Springfield William Havian Mason Ann Ark Mich Kate Hutchinson Peacham Corner Grace Sage Academy Hall Sanuay William Bandy Barnet Ewell's Pond Peacham Rowe Baniet Albert Peak Corner Moore MeIndoes James Stevenson Publee Daugh Lou Lou Stevenson Fairlee Ernest Charles Stevens Berlin F. &. Palmer Widden Boston Metho Smith Woodsville South Poseham Peseham Academy Florence Douglas Lou Fallington Esther Holton Paixtants Cen Emery Billi Merle Billy Eunice Jaynilea F. B. Taylor Min KG Prentiss J.G. Guthrie Oliver Cowan White River Junction Addie Webb East Concord W. H. Cappenter East Conecord E.W. Hastings Jefferson, N. I Hastings Ehira McIntire Fred Sayers Frank Seace Gertrude Carpenter Mise Joxie Carpenter St. Johnnsbury Clifton Hastings James Nichols Lancaster Murray Dodge Troy Fred King Tancaster N. H Orelans Orleans County Somorron Sherman R. Moulton W. 2D. Miller F. W. Tenney Annie Bachand Yu George A. Morin George A. Morrill Lida Lela Colling Burlington Kamp Kill-Kare Winona Billings Misa Della Collins Herman Holbrooke Hyde Park C. C. Grimes Addie Bradley Cambridge Richard Gibson Hugh Clark Warren Craft Bradford Craft J. M. Brigham Mildred Chappell Dorothea Shepard Richford William Whitcomb Fim Whitcomb Bros

Jam Laird Stops Hogging Truck On Vermont Road

Montpelier based driver James Laird known as Jam blocked a barge truck on a Vermont road after two cars tried to pass. He jumped from his car, ran, climbed to the back, spoke to the driver, and forced the truck to move aside, then returned to his own vehicle.

Montpelier Sept James Laird Montpelier High School Joy Colgate St. Johnsbury Laird

Foley Kidney Pills Backed By Green Bay Man Testimony

Kidney trouble threatens railroad workers farmers and laborers. Warning signs include lameness sore muscles backache and rheumatic pains. G. Wolf of Green Bay Wisconsin reports Foley Kidney Pills relieved a months long severe backache after a few bottles. Sold everywhere.

Muill G. Wolf Green Bay Wis

Vermont Local News Roundup From South Royalton to Burlington

Reports from South Royalton detail an accident on a piazza causing injury to a woman named Mig Mity Dearborne. In Grafton a double wedding celebration occurred as Mr and Mrs Alexander Turner welcomed many gifts. Worcester Mass reports a trolley crash injuring Hamy M Walbert, likely fatal. Reeves buys the Conungers ice house in Burlington to form a stock company for ice and ice cream. Bellows Falls court bail set for Robert W Mahoney in a crash case. Frank Phelps free on bail for embezzlement. Bert Merriam returns to Bellows Falls ahead of sailing to Siberia for two years of work. Mrs Merriam stays in Bellows Falls.

Burlington J. Edward Reeves Vermont Conunjers Tee Company Reeves Robert W. Mahoney Bellows Falls Somville Mase Frank Phelps Gustaff Stromberg Bert Merriam France New York Bellows Pally Congregational Church Vancouver B.C Siberia Bellows Falls

Women Senators of Old in Early Year 218 ALPL

Fragmentary note discusses women senators, their roles, and confining uses. Mentions meetings in the Quirinal and kingly authorities, with vague references to cruelty and extravagant governance.

Quirinal Kingubutud

Borrowed Dignity in a Sly College Press Tone

A fragment from the Stanford-Chaparal mocks a college setting with lines about a tax on three football captains two editors and the leading man in the last college production. The dialogue hints at blame and the strains on campus figures.

Charles Stanford Chaparral

Nature's Method and Imitation of Self Principles

Discussion of nature imitating nature and the idea that a principle planted in fertile ground yields fruit. The text references the master name and core principles, noting how creation is guided by overarching design and consequences attributed to Pascal.

Call for Reformation in Penurious Times

An exchange urges reform as it laments the effect of pinching the dollar on the soul. Citizens acknowledge widespread frugality has scarred their consciences, calling for a break from excessive thrift and a return to balanced living.

Mrs B L Chandler Canned A Bushel Of Beans

West Waterford notes Mrs B L Chandler canned a bushel of string beans. George Hill and sister Lottie visited Mr and Mrs Andrew McKee. Mrs W T Parks is entertaining her nephew.

G. W. Hovey B. L. Chandler George Hill Sis Lottie Andrew McKee W. T. Parks

Outclasesd Wife Quotations Stir London Gossip

A fragment from a London source features a remark about Mrs Brown described as an awful gossip. The passage implies familiar social frictions and the speaker’s exasperation with sharing information that Mrs Brown has already heard.

Barnet welcomes new teachers and community visitors

Barnet weekly notes report the opening of schools with new teachers Mise Beste Hane iy tom Sheffield and Miss John trom Brandon. Numerous residents and visitors are listed, including relatives from Lisbon and Lebanon, social gatherings hosted by Mr and Mrs Lauren Holes, travels to Newbury and St Johnsbury, and plans for a fundraising play by St Johnsbury bury folk.

Mise Beste Hane Iy Tom Sheffield Johntrom Brandon Jadkins Horses Moore Arthur Lisbon N.H E. B. Chase Lyndonville N. RH Hazelton Hazelto Edith Tucker Lebanon White Mountains Lauren Holes Anderson Holmes Sacramento Cal Lawrence Lowell Mass Hooper Ktyegate Ella Johnson Mor Ten Smith Sonmenville Mars Lewis Fines Cade's B. B. Chase Newbury Jake Martin Arthur Emery Lymionville Mina Greenbanks Benton Charles Greenbanks Barnet Pearham St. Johnsbury Ladies’ Society Ned Sheridan Frances Goodele Glen Cliff Warren N. H H. H. Eliott Rumney Smart Eliot William Stanley Waterbury Ralph Smith Bostos Ellen Smith Ailwin Frances Philip Goodale Nada Della Kay Fred Quimby Groveton, 3

Munich in History Chronicle of its early origins

The history describes Munich's beginnings in the 12th and 13th centuries with Louis the Bavarian and Emperor Louis II, noting Duke Henry the Lion founding a mint in 1158 and constructing a bridge to collect tolls from Reichenhall area. It mentions the monastery Tegernsee as the source of the name muntchen.

Munich Louis Louis the Bovere Hving Laula Henry the Lion Sur Reichenhall Monnetery Tegernsee Muntchen

Local notes and social news from Newport area

The column lists visits and travel of residents including Mrs Helen Miteon of Lockin Wan Ni, Pa visiting Mr O B Shattuck. Mrs Walter Weatherbee of Mount Pisae. updates on Frank Gaines, Ben Jovin, and Weeks trips to Boston. Marshall Edward birth Aug 26. real estate changes by Crown and Blanchard. residents moving to Newport. Druggists convention in Rochester. Orleans County Court opens with Annie Bachand case and other local social and business happenings.

Vietny Tea Room House I HL Prouty Mia J. F. Blanchfard F. L. Flint Lambert M Ho Tmington Helen Miteon Lockin Wanni Nanee B. Shattuck Walter Weatherbee Mount Peiice Dre Mes TM. Gaines Ben Jovin Boston S. Moulton Amuso Diwyre Hann Fuller Newport Baxter Pool Columbus Ohio W. RC Sidney Slee John Hewhinl North Hitley Weeks Cait Spaulding Dalls Ore Marshall Edward T. C. Camp Sorn David Edwin Camp Bovton Charlotte F. Voud Warren Crown Cushman Gilbert Place Prospect Quad Crown Charles Young Wee Chestes, N Gerald Buzcell Highland Avenue Gerild Bugzell Von Magox P. Q. Carroll Wilder Coventry Newport Shepard Knvald M. Keith Fred . Kennison Central Kennison Central Street Urban Livingstone Rochester N. Y Livingstone National Association of Retail Druggists Harry P. Dailey Albany Calley W. J. Harrison Mias Grive Drake Manon Block East Main Street Lida M. Miles Leland W. Hermon Oak Street Hamilton Melvey Napoleon Doyen Prospect Juest C. Blanchard & Co Real Betete Elton McGowan Bellow Ruth Buck Shoreday Albion Tripp Providence Linus Lovvimer St. Johnsbury St. Albans Burdett Business College Ernest Smith St. Paul's School Garden City L. 1 Thlocbett Bristol N. H W. W. Blod J.P. Fambest Libbey

Heare Only the Voice Quote Refers to Understanding

A dialect speech excerpt presents Uncle Eben noting that lack of understanding can feel comforting. He says talking to a mute increases the listener’s attention and perceived compliment. The line reflects humor and social observation about communication.

Eben

Woman’s wartime heroism in American home front

Philip Gibbs recalls a remarkable American woman who, while her husband served as a doctor, cared for four children and treated patients during influenza and plague. Driving her own car, she sang to steady nerves, saved many lives, and kept humor and grace amid hardship as she kept the flag flying at home.

Philp Gibbs London Harper's America Americ Bng Imall Goldier King Cole

Plebiscite defined in historical political practice

A plebiscite is a vote by all electors on a specific question, deriving from French etymology. It is akin to a referendum, used in contexts such as Napoleon III's 1852 confirmation of his coup and the imperial title following the 1851 coup.

Napoleon Li

Fruit Based Medicine Praised as Miracle Cure

Extraordinary success claimed for a product called Prat Liver tablets said to treat gall bladder, liver and digestion ailments. Described as made from fruit juices and combined with nerve tonics and antiseptics. Sold at 60 cents a box or six for $2.50, by Proe Fratives Limited in Gudensburg New York.

Proe Astives Limited Gudensburg N.Y

Danville News Roundup Includes Socials and Clerical News

Saturday events feature Miss Winnie Langmaid’s shower hosted by Miss Marie Gordon and Miss Hoyt with 40 guests, gifts of glass and linen, and refreshments. Grange plans Sept 11 literary program and south fair arrangements, while Rev. Chiauneey Al Adin attends a Congregational ministers’ convention in Middlebury. Weather storms, illness improvements, and a Danville St Johnsbury party's Green Mountains visit highlight local notes.

Winnie Langmaid Marie Gordon Mie Hoyt Belle More Langmaid Grange Moetine South Caledonia County Chiauneey AL Adin Middlebury E.G. French Hartford Conn Maine Danville W. F. Dole

Foolish Old Custome Survive in Dorset Tale

Fragmentary OCR describes a feudal scene with a village in Dorset, a lord in Bryanetun, a boy with a stringless bow, and an annual rent due to Grimsby authorities. The text mentions a main schol valued at 25 000 and references the king’s war and ancient city Chichester in a archaic register.

Br Olu Bunel Rosen Chichester Grimsby

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Tomovies Pui Garareinc Alright Tim Jude West Clayton Farrington George Atto West Lunenburg RE. Ork Hard State News Mig Mity Dearborne George Ward South Royalton Alexander Turner Weddliye Grafton Worcester Hamy M. Walbert Monkton West Waterford Harriet Elliott Sumner Gilfillan St. Johnsbury Academy Puesday Edith Hazelton Mildred Tucker Fred Kenney Kate Kinney Perkinsville May Gilfillan Heve J. B. Gilfillan Gilfillan Henry Bchelder Concord Claude Gilfillan Sam Iner Susan Gilfillan Albert Flanders Benjamin — Gadley Bugbee Charles Wilken Notch Green Mountains George W. Howe J. Gilman Alfred Bridgeport, Conn George Wilson St. John Stuy Mya Fora Ford Detroit W. A. Wright
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