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Newspaper

The Weekly Caledonian

Location

Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1919

Page

6

Peacham News Roundup of Residents and Events

Harriet Weaver of New Bedford visits relatives in Peacham as do Emory Gills and James Stevens party in town. MacDonald family heads to Portsmouth NH while Power moves to Emerson house for work. Agricultural contest date set for Oct 1 at the district hall. Frank Taylor’s barn accident spurs worry but no serious injuries. Town socials include G A R W T C gathering at South Peacham and a faculty reception at Academy hall. Numerous locals travel to fairs, hospitals, and visits with kin. upcoming events include a war poster exhibit, a Red Cross meeting, and a community sing.

Mes Harriet Weaver New Bedford Maws G A Stoddard Mig Emory Gills Metter Billy Clifton and Buenica Jamiaica Fred Taylor Mon AL MacDonald James Steven Portsmouth N. H Wallace Power Emerson Mr. Payers Ti. J. Hobart Frank Taylor Raven Taylor James Rogers Groton Ray Emerson Bessie Varnum Herbert Hooker George Bigelow South Peacham Academy Hall Misa Bello Bradley Springfeld John Nutting Minnesota Chloe Adama Howard Thompson Manchester Sanborn Pondside White River Junction George Smith St. Johnabury Allen Bartlett Brightlock Hospital

Back to School Again in Burlington Clipper

The first day of school fills readers with pictorial Americana as children in new clothes walk to classes after summer. Parents display the cost of attire while optimism about learning shines. Most youngsters show eagerness, few would choose otherwise, and the scene promises sustained interest through the year.

Burlington Tony

Adjutant General Johnson Visits Armory to Inspect Company D

Adjutant General Johnson from Montpelier visited Monday to inspect the papers of men in the newly organized Company D. He indicated the War Department would send an officer on Get. 1 to inspect for Federal cognizance. Officers aim to have a hundred men physically examined this week for NCO appointments before the Federal visit, with a physician already scheduled for Wednesday night.

Johnson Montpelier Ile Cheney Ashton War Department Federal

Suffrage Club Urges Integrated Political Action and Rats

The Suffrage Club advocates enlightened female citizenship urging study and civic reform. It notes potential new political parties, urges unified male and female effort, and emphasizes statewide ratification progress and the risk to presidential voting if delays persist. It also includes a medical testimonial for Dr True’s Elixir and endorsement by Mrs Patch.

Clary Wien League Mes Wiliam Dudley Uvlluy Saul Lin Marion H Thorkin Wondstovks Genom New Taimpalive Vermont Veremont Veront Albert J. Patch Rosindale Truex Dr. True Ibn

Academy News Highlights Student Fellowships and Activities

A sprawling school report details scholarships at about fifteen thousand dollars funding for tuition support. It notes a push toward more women entering higher education, with many girls choosing diverse colleges and programs. The piece also covers a Glee Club meeting, staff roles, and athletic and musical plans for the year. It mentions students and alumni by name across Vermont and nearby states, with lists of colleges and destinations including Norwich University, Dartmouth, Tufts, and Middlebury.

South Church Othey Hue Cihley Academy Poceonies Hig Svith Academy Finith Yemen Witter Vehool Aliss Charlotte Jeneke Friends Iy School Archibald $. Munter Fe Vuly Willian AL W. State Meyday Norwich Univerity Hunter Wallees Lyndonville New England University of Vermont Misa Dorie Berry Reginald W. Cowlings Ethel Gray Johnson Normal School Helen Crawford Marion Milley Zilla Rodlit Plymouth Norn School Grace Rodlift Bay Path Insstitute Marjorie Sears Lowell Business Colleges Clavercemith

Fragmented line notes on dress and college production

A garbled passage references a full dress suit and a college production at Stanford Chapar, mentioning captains and editors. The readable parts imply a discussion of attire and the presence of leading figures in a university show.

Charles le Day Len Foothill Stanford Chaparrul

Fight Over Hairpin Pigeons On London Street

A humorous exchange quoted Mrs Styles and Mr Styles about a pigeon's nest made of hairpins found near a London building. Mrs Styles wonders how the pigeons found the pins while Mr Styles suggests nearby women could not keep quiet.

History of Munich: early founders and city wall

Fragmentary history notes Munich’s early figures and events. Mentions Louis, Emperor Lota Bavarian, Duke Meury the Lion, salt tolls, and a ninth century monastery. Entries are scattered and partly garbled, offering a sketch rather than a coherent narrative.

Munich Louis Te Swan Lovla Hevero Lota Sueceahan Meury the Lion Telehoutudl Uwe Iuuleben

Daily Thought on Culture and Character From Emerson

A brief reflection quotes Emerson on how culture forms character and the moral sentiment. The piece presents a concise, period voice urging reflection on virtue and society.

Emerson

Reception to Dr Fairbanks at St Johnsbury event

The public reception for Dr A Cramton and the St Johnsbury physician Dr Fairbanks drew a large crowd at the South Church. Speakers praised his work, with Mrs Poole and local officials noting his overseas service and home contributions. The program included music, a bride tale, and a closing social with coffee and sandwiches.

Lou Hane Charlotte Pains Seacehlight Chuir Mi Bony Panbankes Tev AL Poole Pai Stas Spayner Miss Robinson Mise Himees Taylor James Comehove Fairbanks Prince Cooriee Amy Soldier Boys Piemey New York New York Hospital Europe de. Fairbanks United States Ue Fyoneh Chauncey A. Adams Nan- Ville du Luziney Poole South Church Jr. Putrbankevo Punk H. Brooks

Married sixty years in Everett celebrate anniversary

Mr and Mrs Austin Howe of Everett Massachusetts marked their six decade union with a celebration at their home on Saturday Their daughter Mrs George I Ferguson of Lyndonville attended along with many St Johnsbury friends They have lived in Everett 27 years and Mr Howe a former St Johnsbury carpenter walks to Boston rather than ride a car Both are in good health and hope to reach a 70th anniversary Mrs Guy P Hawley of St Johnsbury is another daughter who could not attend the event

Are Smith Mix Smith Nivel Spuinsfield Mins Nin Filmer Side Perry Roy Howard Mr. Palme White Mountains Genieve Bellageretary New York City Kilbourn Powers Boston Donald Fraser Waeppeiher Banateet Law Tarleton Mei Fuser Acc Wim Petitentive Malle Genung Avon-by the-Sea Ned Avaline Folsom Misa Inn Spraul Goauke Carpenter Mr and Mia Prank Bashove Mes George Walker Loli May Williams Avon Michael Quocore North Haverhill Hinolt Wiltiughby Merry Maida Pavanle Austin Howe Everett Mass Massachusetts George I, Ferguson Lyndonville St Johnsbury Howes Howe St. Johnsbury King Mr. Howe Guy PD. Hawley Mix. Howe

Nature's Method and the Fruit of Thought

A terse reflection on nature and mind, asserting that creator and creation arise from a unified, sane source. It frames principles as roots and branches whose fruits manifest from good intention, emphasizing constancy between thought and outcome.

Mystical Thirteen and Mystery Objects Across Asia and Games

The Indian Pantheon features eleven Buddhas with a pyramid of four crowned by nineteen mystical disks. The sacred sword in the Temple of Atsusa Japan holds eighteen mysterious forms. In card play wheat and many games use eighteen cards per player from a deck of four suits of fifteen.

Atsusa Japan

Worth Trying May Mend Our Tense Relations

A fragment suggests a plea for gentler speech and restraint to ease a strained interaction between two parties toward better relations, highlighting the value of measured words and patience in resolving disagreement.

West Barnet Grange Activities and Local Incidents

West Barnet Grange met Tuesday with note of a postponed agricultural contest from Sept 28 to Oct 2. Mrs. Milo McLaren injured when horse jolted on road to West Barnet. Miss Mattie Abbott unable to work at J A Blain’s. Jessie Hastie takes her place. Deaths reported include Mrs Addie Cochran and William Moy of South Ryegate.

Grange Minisivot Barnet Mig Clark Rowell S. Johnsbury Fred Lindsay Milo McLaren West Barmet Mya Mclaren Oon Jessie Hastie Carrie Roy Harley Watson Danville Addie Cochran Pomona Membuy Lear William Moy South Ryegate

Foley Kidney Pills Ease Severe Backache

A Green Bay man reports kidney pills fixed months of backache from hard labor. The testimonial states Foley Kidney Pills relieved lameness sore muscles and rheumatic pains after a few bottles. Sold everywhere.

J. G. Wolf Green Bay Wis Foley

Penuriousness and Shame In Our Exchange Note

The writer laments the sting of frugality leaving deep marks on the heart and soul. It urges a cleansing of penury’s grip and declares a collective guilt for failing to act, calling for quitting the miserliness.

Hears Only the Voice from Uncle Eben on Comfort in Talk

Uncle Eben muses that a lack of understanding can be oddly comforting. He notes the more a man speaks, the more he feels flattered by the attention, reflecting a folksy view on conversation and recognition.

Eben

Her Last Social Function Fraught With Sad News

A Chicago Tribune reader notes a child's mention of going to Bundy’s home to attend his grandma’s funeral that afternoon, illustrating how even ordinary plans fold into a family bereavement.

Bundy Chicago Tribune

Probate notice on Martha B. Flint estate in Vermont

The Vermont probate court in Caledonia District schedules September 26 to examine the executor’s account and issue a residue decree for heirs and claimants. Public notice is ordered in the St Johnsbury Caledation newspaper three weeks prior.

Probate Notice for William Daniel Suatio Will

The Probate Court of St Johnsbury Vermont announces an instrument purporting to be the last will of William Daniel of St Johnsbury. A date of September 20 is set to prove the will at the probate office with notice to all interested persons published in the Caledonian.

Suatio Vermont Dirce Matedoni Caledonia William Titel Bite Sohielirys Amd Coraid Willan Daniel St. Juhusbury St. Johnsbury Caledonian St. Johne- Huvy Walter P. Smith

Probate notice in Vermont district 1919

The Caledonia district probate court notifies heirs legatees and claimants of the estate of Fred Martel deceased to appear in St Johnsbury on the 12th of September to contest the administrator's account and establish rights to the residue. Walter P Smith, judge, signs the notice dated August 21, 1919.

Henry G. Bly Probate Court District of Caledonia Penn Henry G. Ely St. Johnsbury First National Bank St. Johnabury State OF Vermont Fred Martel St. Johnahiry Galedonian A. D Walter P, Smith

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