Essex Automobile Arrived For 1000 Mile Soldier Parade
An Essex automobile, driven by W. Williams with observers including Frank E. Mewe, completed the 1000 mile tour through Vermont and New Hampshire, climbing difficult hills in high gear with the gear lever removed. The venture drew praise for the demonstration of resilience and endurance. Randolph hosted a welcome with over 2000 attendees as soldiers returned from war, and Judge Stafford spoke on labor issues and postwar policy, urging stable reforms to prevent strikes in public services.
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Caledonian
Haylige
Bilke
Vermont
Garsyre
Bennington
B W. Williams
Brattleboro
Hay
French — Hill
Willis
Howe
Danyilte
Airce
Me. Williams
W. G. Rick
Arthur Fy Stone
William
Searsburg
United States
Springfield
Ed Randolph
Jade Wendell I Stafford
Staffani
Chateau Thierry
Marne
Somme
St. Mihiel
Argon
Bunker Hill
Gettyeburs
Valley Porge
Cedar Creek
Judas Starford
Lowa
Boston
Wedding Bells for Lucien Lacroix and Florence Brady
Lucien Lacroix and Miss Florence Brady wed at St Aloysius church with Rev J W Dwyer officiating. A wedding breakfast followed at 35 Portland Street. couple to tour in Springfield VI and be at home after Sunday at 19 Clark's Avenue. The bride received many gifts. Lacroix, recently returning from overseas service, resumes his position at Lougee Smythe store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucien Lacroix
Florence BR. Brady
St Aloysius Church
J. W. Dwyer
Portland Street
Lougee & Smythe Atore
Autos Collide On Hurlburt Hill Damages Settled
A. W. Shaw of Mansonville Ohio and Miss Strain daughter of Rock Strain of Littleton were in a collision on the Connecticut river side of Hurlburt Hill Tuesday evening. Shaw’s car struck Strain’s while climbing the hill toward Littleton. The New Hampshire car suffered the most damage but no injuries were reported. Shaw appeared at the police station Wednesday morning and settled all damages totaling about $60.
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A. W. Shaw
Mansonville
Ohio
Miss Strain
Rock Strain
Littleton
Connecticut River
Hurlburt Hill
Mr. Shaw
New Hampshire
Record-Breaking Exhibits At The Big Fair Opens
Northern Vermont hosts a major fair with a grand livestock display featuring top cattle sheep swine and poultry. Granges and Crescent Club attractions draw crowds as night events light up the grounds. Notable Herefords Ayrshires and Shorthorns are entered by several farms including Higgins Cary Stevens and Stanton with prize bulls and imported sires.
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Caledonia
Vesnont
Crescent Club
St. Johnsbury
Floral Hall
Granges
Caledonia County Boys' and Girls
Caledonian
Wendell P. Stafford
A. J. Higgins
Shelburne Red, Ltd
Daving M. Cummings
Arthur H. Webster
Danville
Tomer Shattuck
East St. Johnsbury
Sprague
North Danville
George C. Cary
Mr. Cagy
C. B. Stevens
Pleasant View Farm
Hartford
White River Junction
Steven
Stevens
Howe
Golden Bar
Our Last Fairy
Loch Fergus Diana
Skerrington Maris
G. H. Stanton & Son
WNTRY ESTATE IN WATERFORD PLANS REVEALED
J W Davies of Reading Massachusetts has purchased Waterford property and aims to develop a premier country estate. He buys hotel and mill sites, 200 acres of farm land, and brick houses, hiring Adden Parker to design plans. Builders will remodel, with golf links planned on farm lands, and occupancy hoped by next summer.
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Waterford
J. W. Davies
Reading
Mase
Boston
Adden & Parker
Mymouth Creamery
Davies
Lower Waterford
Edwin Bowman
White Mountains
Henry Morrison
G. I. Nelson
Mra
Elvira Morrison
Alfred Wright
Plymouth Creamery
St. Johnsbury
Hastings Hill
Caledonian
Tixville
W. C. T. U. Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
The annual W. C. T. U. gathering at the Methodist church featured reports by secretary Miss Alice Clark and treasurer Miss Jennie K. Herbert. Nine meetings covered literature distribution, Jubilee Fund appeals, new members, and convention prep. Officers named include President Mrs. Elsie M. Harvey and delegates to the state convention in St Johnsbury on October 22 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Alice Clark
Jennie K. Herbert
Ollicorn
Elsie M. Harvey
Katherine Oderkirk
Kate M. Ruggles
Jonnie K. Herbert
Alice G. Clark
Anna Gibson
Ruggles
St. Johnsbury
Myrtie Cross
Eliza Farrell
Misa Alice Clark
Cut This Out It Is Worth Money Advertisement
An old promotional notice urges readers to mail a cutout to Poley & Co for a trial package of Foley remedies including Honey and Tar Compound Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets. It promises relief for coughs croup pain rheumatism backache and kidney and bowel issues and claims the products are sold everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Foley
Evening Caledonian publisher notes terms of subscription
The Johnsbury Caledonian credits editor Arthur F. Stone and the Evening Caledonian Publishing Company of St. Johnsbury Vermont. It lists subscription terms: six months or one year to any address.
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Johnsbury
Caledonian the Evening Caledonian Publishing Company
St. Johnsbury, Vermont
Arthur F. Stone
Editorial League Objections (Even Public)
A historical column surveys objections to the League of Nations from various figures and groups. It notes Japanese and Oriental tongue advocates opposed by some senators, concerns about domination by colored races, and criticism of Wilson. It contrasts these with public will backing the League as a potential world federation.
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League
League of Nations
Reed
Fall
Wilson
Lodge
Knox, Borah
Poindexter
Johnson
Ountry
Federation of the World
The Death of a Real Hero in Willoughby Lake
Barre Times recounts Arthur Rossier of Westmore who drowned after rescues Napoleon Maillot, 17, at Willoughby Lake. Rossier acted without hesitation, pushing the youth toward shore while both sank beneath the surface, sacrificing his life to save another.
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Barre
Arthur Rossier
Westmore
Napoleon Maillot
Willoughby Lake
Kosuier
Miallot
Golden Wedding of Hon Samuel Pingree and Mrs Pingree
Hon Samuel E B Pingree of Hartford and Mrs Pingree celebrated their golden wedding in Concord New Hampshire on September 45 He was born August 2 1832 in Salisbury Vermont and educated at Dartmouth Class of 1857 Norwich University LL B He rose from private to lieutenant colonel in the Third Vermont Volunteers and earned the Congressional Medal of Honor for gallantry at Lee’s Mills Virginia He served as Republican National Convention delegate 1868 lieutenant governor 1882 84 and governor 1884 86 His home remains Hartford where he has long served as town clerk, the longest tenure.
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Samuel EB. Pingree
Hartford Amd
Pingree
Concord
N. Hy
Lee's Mills
Vermont
Hartford
Vermont Militia Readied for Contingencies
Rutland Herald reports Vermont maintained an efficient wartime militia ready to deploy if needed. A Boston scene is cited, noting state arms and ammunition stocks and the aim of rapid response to any large riot or disturbance.
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Vermont
Rutland
Boston
Boston Globe
Bostan
Alka
Vermont aviation field opens with Hartness support
The Hartness Landing Field in Springfield marks Vermont's first municipal aviation field. James Hartness, Vermont Aero Club president, promotes aviation as business and pleasure. Lieut. Lynch of Mutual aid debuted the first commercial landing, signaling towns to secure airfields to gain growth.
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Bennington
James Tlartness
Springfeld
Vermont
Me. Hartiess
Vermont Aero Club
Lieut. Lynch
Mutland
Free music lessons for Waterbury band aims to unite citizens
The Waterbury Record urges the St. Johnbury band leader to offer free music lessons to train young men for the band. It highlights Italian residents as capable musicians and argues for community support and inclusive cultural amusements to strengthen social ties and civic harmony.
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St. Johnbury
Waterbury
Watterbury
Theocal Band
Bellows Falls Elderly Widow Dies At 100
Mrs. Emily W Brown aged 100 and the oldest woman in Bellows Falls died. She was born in Dummerston on May 20 1826 and married James M Brown who died 26 years ago. The Rev W Magoun of Immanuel Episcopal Church was named a deputy probation officer by the state board of charities and probation. Mrs George M Moore of Poultney was injured after a fall and rushed to Rutland Hospital. Tony Denajre of Poultney was seriously injured in a late night car crash near Smithville. the driver was a woman. A jury heard the $10000 alienation suit in Washington County Court between Worthen Button Barre and W C Knight West Thos ham. witnesses testified. State vs Catherine Sumner Waterbury filed for bigamy by State's Attorney B R Davis. Phillips Bell now with National City Bank Porto Rico says two new banks are being considered due to heavy business. Douglass Bradford, former UVM man, leads Porto Rico National City Bank branch.
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State News
Emily W. Brown
Bellows Falls
Dummerston
James M. Brown
Washington
Worthen Button
Barre
W. C. Knight
West Topsham
State
Catherine Sumner
Waterbury
B. R. Davis
Washington County
Henry Sumner
Edward Latuch
Phillips Bell
A. V.M
The
National City Bank
Porto Rico
Douglass Bradford
University of Vermont
Must Be Earned Victory Through Duty and Conviction
A brief quotation from Newell Dwight Hillis about the value of effort, happiness, and victory tied to conscience and higher ideals. It underscores that true triumph arises from pursuing duty and inner purpose rather than mere sentiment.
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Newell Dwight Hillis
Families of War Heroes Receive Over Six Million Dollars
The Bureau of War Risk Insurance reports Vermont payments to veterans families including 717 insurance claims totaling 8740 for service members who died in the war. Wives children and dependent parents receive settlements while 200 more claims await final adjustment after investigation. The agency notes the vast scale of benefits and ongoing mail volume, detailing six types of government life insurance programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Usiele Sam
Vermont
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
Bureau
Vermont Signers Support Immediate Ratification Treaty
An appeal to the US Senate for early and unaltered ratification of the peace treaty including the League of Nations lists over 200 signers from every state. Vermont participants include Gov. Henry Ide of St Johnsbury Former Gov. Samuel F E Pingree Roland E Stevens of Morford and John Spargo now of Bennington.
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United States Senate
League of Nations
Union
Vermont
Henry €. Ide
St Johnsbury
Samuel FE. Pingtee
Roland E. Stevens
Mortford
John Spargo
Bennington
Death of Dillon H Pitt Victim of heart disease in Winthrop
Dillon H Pitt died September 10 at 61 after a year's battle with valvular heart trouble and Bright's disease. He leaves widow Iona Pitt, son Waller Pitt of Kennebunk, granddaughter Pearl Clair Pitt, brothers Milan J Pitt of Canton New Jersey and Rev Sherman G Pitt of Cape May City New Jersey. Funeral conducted by Rev George A Martin then burial at his former home in Winthrop with widow and son accompanying. The family receives community sympathy.
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Dillon H. Pitt
Pitt
Bright
Iona
Waller
Canton
N. J
Sherman G. Pitt
Cape May City
George A. Martin
Winthrop
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Essex
Florence B. Brady
Wntry Estate
W. C. T. U. Meeting
St. Johnsbury Vonottics
Editorial
S. E. Pingree
Well River Savings Bank
Wells River Savings Bank
Wells River
Lange Ae
Hartness Landing
George M. Moore
Poultney
Rutland Hospital
Tony Denajre
Chevrolet
Smithville
War Risk Insurance
Henry C. Ide
Senate
ROLEY
Poland
Countess Walewska
Napoleon
America
Justice Wesley
Howard
NEW York Herald
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