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The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-21
OLD BROCK HOTEL
BURNED AT SO. TROY
House and Contents and Barn All
Destroyed
Especial to The Caledonian)

(SDoclal TO Inc Cale0Onlan)
South Troy, Oct. 21-Suday morn
ing about o'clock fire broke out in
the honse owned by w. E. Brock, for
me1ly the Brock Hotel. The fire
started around the chimney and had
gained such a headway when discov-
cred that it could not be checked, and
quickly spread through the house des-
troying same with most of the con-
tents. 1t then spread to the barn
which was connected, burning that to
the ground. The Floyd Miller house
was in the path of the flames and that
with the garage and hennery were
also destroyed. The Rockwell resi-
dence, also the house occupied by two
families, Mr.. Pudvah and MI. San
vile, caught fire but was extinguish-
ed without much damage.
The stock and contents were re-
moved from the Brock barn, also the
contents of the Miller house and gar
age were saved. There was a very
strong wind when the fire broke out,
and the village being without any
fire protection, only a pail brigade
getting water from the river assisted
by the fire company of Newport Cen
ter which responded to telephone
call it was only by hard work that a
much larger loss was averted. A cal
was sent to Newport city for assis
tance which was quickly responded to
telephone calls were sent out for al
auto truck and firemen and with tht
chemical engine were just starting
when they received word that the fir,
was under control. This fire has no
only caused a heavy loss to both MI
Miller and Mr.. Brock but to the littl
village of Troy.
The amount of insurance carrie,
on the property destroyed is no
known.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-21
JRY AGAIN
IBVER THE TOP
6ed Its Allotment on the Liber-
ty Loan by $54,600

st. Johnsbury more than met the
expectations of the local committee
and finished the campaign Saturday
night with a total of $637, 300 sub
scribed by 1877 persons and institu-
tons, thus smashing all previous re-
cords and exceeding our quota by
$4,000 Caledonia county also went
over with nearly S250,000 to spare and
Vermont exceeds her allotment by
about three million dollars.
There was a tremendous rush at the
local banks Friday and Saturday and
up to and after the closing hour Sat
urday night. More than $4,000 came
into the banks in these last two days,
swamping the working forces at all
of the banks.
Chairman J. H. Brooks and the
Fourth Liberty loan committee were
very much pleased with the results of
the drive and have requested the Gale
donian to express their sincere thanks
and appreciation to the hard working
and efficient canvasserS who made
these results possible as well as to
the 1877 who actually subscribed a
sum of money so large that it would
have seemed impossible five years
ago.
The committee were particularly
strong in their commentator of the
work done by the women canvassers
in this drive. Much has been learned
from previous campaigns and past
lessons anG experience resulted in
greater efficiency than ever before.
A few interesting features which
have not been previously mentioned
follow.
The campaign among the local rail
road employees handled by F. C. Mayo
and C. A. Burroughs produced 16(
subscribers who took slightly over
$1,000 of bonds.
The legal fraternity urged on by
Judge Howe subscribed $4,000.
The Fairbanks office and factor,
came across with over SAT 900. Thi
result would have been much create
except for the ravages of influenza.
The committee also expresses thei
very great appreciation of the assis
tance of this newspaper in this re
markable bond sale and all in all ST
Johnsbury did what we all hoped am
expected-AS USUAL.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-21
ONE PROVINCE
TURKEY DIDN'T GET
Georgia Is All That Wa Skeyed from
Free Trans-Caucasu


Moscow, June 80, Correspond
of The Associated Press)-Of all 50
situations growing out of Russia's
dismemberment, that in the Caucasus
is most tragic. By the terms of the
Brest-Litovsk peace treaty Russia
ceded the provinces of Kars and Bat
oum to Turkey. But Caucasus which
is a conglomeration of races, noun
tain tribes and feuds, was a strong
ly opposed to Turkish domination as
it was to Rolshevik rule.
The Armenian massacres still fresh
in their memories the Caucasus peo-
pie refused to recognize theAtreaty
and united to fight Turkish aggres-
sion. But they were weak and unor-
ganized and could not withstand the
onslaughts Of superior Turkish armies
directed by German commanders.
Their position was still further ag-
gravated by persistent propaganda of
the Bolsheviki who were anxious to
rush all opposition and sowed dis
sensions wherever possible.
The hastily formed independent
Trans Caucasian Republic soon crum-
bled to pieces. Georgia, alone, of all
the component states, retaining a
semblance of government and de-
claring itself an Independent Repub-
lie. The newborn state was in nc
position to fight the Turks single
handed and was compelled to nego-
tiate with Turkey peace that vir-
tually makes Georgia a Turkish pro-
tectorate.
Omitted Trans-Caucasus has ceased
to exist" writes l. Tzeretelli, mem
Der of the new Georgia government
"The southern part of it, populated
mostly by Armenians, has been oc-
cupied by the Turks; eastern Trans
Caucasus is willing to recognize vol
untatingly the power of the Sultan
Georgia is all that was saved from
free Trans Caucasus, that is not yet
enslaved by Turkey"
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-21
CLIMBED BUFFALO MOUNTAIN
But It Took a F1ivver to Do 1t

Barre, Oct. 20-George L. Morris,
local deputy sheriff, returned last
night from a business trip to Hard
wick. While absent he performed
the unusual feat of climbing Buffalo
mountain, near Hardwick, in his Ford
touring car. Ford and other proprie-
tors in the vicinity had counted it
impossible, and a man who lives on
the mountain top, although an owner
of an auto, is accustomed to driving
his horse TO and from the base of the
eninence, and houses his car on the
level land below.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-21
SAVING BELGIANS
100000 Emergency Rations to Be
Issued

Washington, Oct. 21-Arrange-
ments have been made by the Belgian
Relief Commission with the British
quartermaster general for 100000
emergency rations to be furnished i'm
mediately to the rescued civilian pop
ulation in Belgium.
Herbert Hoover, chairman of the
commission, announced that the ra-
tons would come from the stores OF
the British army in Belgium and
would be paid for by the relief com
mission.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-21
FIRE AT NORTH TROY
Knights of Pythian Hall Badly Dam
aged Saturday
Especial to The Caledonian)

North Trey, Oct. 21-Fire broke
out in the Knights of Pythias hall
Saturday afternoon about o'clock
The firemen responded quickly and
succeeded in saving the block from
destruction although badly damaged.
The roof and rear end was badly
burned and the water did the usual
amount of damage. The contents of
the building was removed without
much damage.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-21
ORLEANS BOY NOT KILLED
Private Leo E. Dewing Has Returned
to DUTY

Washington, Oct. 21-The war de-
partment announced today in sup
Elementary list of casualties, that
Private Leo w. Edward Dewing of
Orleans, VT. who was previously re-
ported missing in action, has return
ed to duty.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-21

Maryland farmers are raising goats
to counteract the dangers of another
milk shortage. Over so per cent of
the milk in Italy is supplied by
goats.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-21
CITED FOR GALLANTRY
Lieut.. Robert o. Blood a Hero at the
Battle of the Marne
Especial to The Caledonian

Wells River, Oct. 21-It will be of
interest to the many friends and for
mer patients of Lieut.. Robert O..
Blood that he has recently been cited
for marked gallantry and meritori-
Gus service during the advance of his
division against the enemy from July
18th to 25th, 1918, in the second bat
tie of the Marine.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-21
Total to date

Across a river in Peru is bridge
more than 200 feet long that is sus-
pended by 90 ropes made of cactus
fibers.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-21
TWO STILL MISSING
From the America, Which Was Sunk
at Her Pier

Washington, Oct. 19-The navy
department announced yesterday that
Earle G. Sloan, ships cook, one of
the three men reported missing when
the transport America sank at her
dock at New York, is safe. John
Ebel and Charles N. Tatum, firemen,
still are unaccounted for
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-21
CERMANY'S new NOTE ARRIVES
$4,000 INTERNED IN HOLLAND
BRITISH TAKE 5000 PRISONERS

Rechstag at Odds Over Conditions of Germany's Reply
to President Wilson, but Secretary Lansing Thinks
the Note is Coming Very SOon-Believed that the
Submarine Campaign Will be Abandoned-American
Troops Advance Thirteen Miles in Six Days
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-21
WEATHER

Fair and somewhat cooler tonight
and Tuesday.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-21
GERMANS SINK A MAIL BOAT IN OSTEND
CHANNEL BEFORE | EAVINC BELGIAN CITY

Fighting in Binding Rain Near VaIencennes the Allies
Continue to Advance and Approaching Ghent-Brit-
ish Army Takes Important Railway Junction and
Other British Forces Keep Driving the Enemy Back
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-21
THE CASUALTY LIST
Many Vernonters Among Casual

Many Ve1nonters Among Casualties
Washington, Oct. 21-The follow
ing casualties are reported by the
commanding general of the Ameri-
can Expeditionary Forces:
Killed in action 285
Missing in action 297
Wounded severely 736
Died from wounds 212
Died from accident and other
causes 16
Died Of disease 28l
Wounded, degree undetermined sos
Wounded slightly 348
Died from aeroplane accident 8
Total 1886
Slightly wounded:
Private Arthur J. Toof, Franklin.
Private Leonard N. Cannon, Bel
lows Falls.
Died of disease:
George w. Couveau, St. Albans
bay.
Killed in action:
William P. Murphy, Rutland.
Parker ". Coburn, Wallingford.
Captain Guy Russell Chamberlain,
Burlington.
Missing in action:
Dennis F. Maloney, Middlebury.
George w. Mitson, Newport.
Severely wounded:
Preston L: Slack, Thetfofd Center
Frederick w. Smith, Burlington.
Allen w. Pitkin, Quechee.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-21
MARINE CASUALTIES

Total Number of Casualties to Date
Washington, Oct. 21-The follow
ing casualties are reported by the
commanding general of the American
Expeditionary Forces:
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-10-21

Killed in action (including 293
at sea- 9,985
Died of wounds 3,460
Died of disease 2,758
Died of accident and other
causes 1909
Wounded III action 27,967
Missing in action Gncluding pris
oners) 5,787
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-10-16
LANDMARK In CITY OF PENN
Many Philadelphia Citizens Would
Deeply Regret the Passing of
Famous Old Aiehouse.

Some Philadelphians of sentimental
and convivial turn are disposed to re-
gard the possible advent Of prohibi-
ton with gloomy mien, if for no other
reason than because it would mean
the passing of the Old Ale House. on
Drury street near Thirteenth.
1t is not age that gives flavor to the
Old Ale House. The legend on the
rusty signbOard which states that it
was established by Mary MCCLELLAN in
1870 does not count for much in q
city where many taverns can trace q
direct lineage from the days of Penn
1t Is rather the garment Of tradition
with which the old taproom has COW
cred itself.
It was there that this and that
heavyweight signed articles for an i'm
mortal bout. 1t was there that poll
ticians Matched celebrated deal
about which newspaper editorials are
still being written and public speeches
still being made. It was there that
many young genius found the inspi-
ration which changed him from a bo-
hemian hack to a successful author.
Over it all Mother" MCCLELLAN pre-
sided with a discipline at once gentle
and stern. The braWls were rare.
The Old Ale House is no less a land
mark than a sight. The visitor is usu-
ally taken there in the early after
noon, and while he sips the ale from
his mug the attentive guide recounts
the history, adding a line or two from
personal "reminiscences. The Ale House
seems to fit all moods and to attract q
variety of minds. It is furnished in
mission wood after the fashion Of the
English inns of the eighteenth cen
fury, but that is as far as an attempt
at atmosphere has been made.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-10-16
LOWELL

Miss Meta Sisco is home from the
Stanstead college for few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Powers of
Monroe, N. H., are visiting his broth
err, L. G. Powers.
S. B. Morton of Maiden and Rolla
Morton of Lawrence, Mass, are Wis
iting at L. o. Sanborn's. They made
the trip by automobile.
Miss Theresa Longley, who has
been working in Lisbon, N. H., is at
home with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Adelbert Longley, for few days.
Misssquoi Camp No. 1894, M. w.
of A. initiated seven new members in
their order Friday evening. There
was a large attendance at this meet
ing.
The October issue of "The Vermont
Missionary" under the head Of Eden
says: "The work of DR.. Barnes closed
Sept. II. During the summer he
made 457 calls, covering the entire
town and averaging four calls on
each family.He travelled Alb miles
on his bicycle, besides walking trips.
The pulpit will be supplied until Nov.
1st by Rev. Frank II. Kasson from
Lowell"
The body of Joseph Irwin Longley,
was brought here for burial Monday.
Irwin Longley was the eldest son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Adelbert Longley of
this town. He has been working in
Lisbon, n. H., and was taken i'll with
influenza, which developed into pneu-
monia, causing his death. He was p
years of age He leaves a wife and
little son, a father, mother, four sis
tiers and three brothers to mourn his
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-10-16
TROY

Floyd Miller is working in B. L.
Wursthorne's store.
Schools and churches are closed on
account of the grip.
George Smith does not gain as fast
as his friends would like to have him.
Mrs. Dunn and son of North Troy
visited her daughter, Mrs. George
Gendron, Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eli Taylor, Mrs. VIM.
Malong and sons, Dan and Dollar, at
tended the funeral of Elbridge Ma
loney in Barton Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Watts and
daughter of st Johnsbury are stop
ping with Mrs. Watts parents, Mr.,
and Mrs. w. c. Farman, for time.
Troy, under the leadership Of 1. c.
Bryant, has gone "over the top in
it's Liberty Loan subscription, having
taken out it's allotment of $4,000 in
bonds, There are 55 subscribers to
the loan.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-10-16
S1OO Reward, 500

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least one
dreaded disease that science has been
able to cure in all it's stages. and that is
Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the only
positive cure now known to the medical
fraternity. Catarrh being constitutional
disease, requires a constitutional treat
ment Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system, there
by destroying the foundation of the dis
ease, and giving the patient strength by
building up the constitution and assisting
nature in doing it's work The proprietors
have so much faith in its curative pow
ers that they offer One Hundred Dollars
for> any case that it fails to cure. Send
for list of testimonials.
Address: +. j. CHENEY 6 CO, Toledo, 0.
Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-10-16
IRASBURG
Continued from Page Four)
w. L. LOCKE


Mrs. Locke went to Lyndonville tt
make their home with their daughter
Mrs. Nettie Schofield.
He received his education in the
schools Of 1rasburg and at Derby
academy, His life, work was tilling
the soil, having large farm to look
after.
June 1, 1862, he was married tt
Amelia E. Hill of Irasburg. -Four
children were born to them, Charles
of St. Johnsbury, Mrs. Nettie Scho-
field of Lyndonville, Mrs. Nellie Eat
on of West Lebanon, N. H., and Geo
of Dover, Mass, all of whom are liv-
ing to mourn the loss Of good ia
Their.
June 1, 1912, Mr.. and Mrs. Locke
| celebrated their golden wedding at
their old home in Irasburg. This was a
most pleasant occasion for all who
| were privileged to be present.
Mr.. Locke was a man who was re-
spected and loved in the home town
always having a kind word and pleas
ant smile for everyone, showing his
courteous and gentlemanly nature. He
was much interested in the present
war and was always willing to sac
rifce personal comforts that he might
aid in the various branches of the
war work, the Y. M. G.. A., the Red
Cross and other good causes. His
last aid was given to the War Chest
fund.
In the fall of 1894 he was sent to
Montpelier as representative from the
town of Irasburg and he had held
important town offices.
He suffered slight shock six
weeks ago. He rallied and was able
to sit up a short time each day. He
was sitting in his chair Monday, Sept.
%, when he suffered the second shock
and in ten minutes had gone to his
long rest. He was always interested
in good things and constant attend
ant of the Congregational church.
Funeral was held Friday, Sept. 27,
at his late home on Main street, con-
Quoted by Rev. J. J. Hutchinson.
There were many beautiful flowers
for this departed friend. The body
was then taken to Irasburg and laid
beside Mrs. Locke, who died July II,
1917. There was a prayer at the
grave and several old-time friends in
Irasburg came to show the last token
of love and respect. A larger num-
Der of the friends would have been
present if weather conditions had
been more favorable. Besides the
four children there are six grandchil-
dren and five great grandchildren.
The family have the sympathy of
all in their great loss. And thus pass
es from us life that has been busy,
useful and helpful to many.
Card Of Thanks-We wish to thank
all the friends and neighbors who
helped to make it as pleasant as pos
sible for us when we laid our dear
one at rest.
c. C. Locke and family,
Mrs. j. S. Schofeld,
Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Eaton,
George Locke and family.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-10-16
Fire I.addies Knittin1

Members of the fire department at
Corning, =. J., have contracted to knit
$500 pairs Of socks for the Red Cross.
It is calculated that it will take six
months to complete the contract.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-10-16
Record by Coal Miner,

William Richey, a digger in the coal
mines at Coabrook, Pa, made a rec
ord of 16j tons in two weeks time. His
pay check for the period was $155.42.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-10-16
UP THE. MISSIS0UOI
WESTFIELD
NORTH TROY.


weeks Monitor.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-10-16
JAY

The October issue of "The Vermont
Missionary" says: ''The work of Miss
Chamberlain this summer resulted in
gathering good congregation,
ranging from 35 to 81, and a Sunday
school numbering AZ at the close. The
old church building, now owned by
the Catholics, was given by them free
for the service. A picnic, stereop-
ticon lee ture, and a trip to Jay peak
were among the social entertain
ments. Every Protestant child in
town was enrolled in the Sunday
school and was at one time in attend
ance. Rev. G. E. Hayward of North
Troy, will continue the preaching ser
vice during the fall, and the Sunday
school will be maintained. 1t may be
necessary to discontinue during the
severe weather in the winter, but
they will start again in the spring.
At the stereopticon lecture there was
an attendance of 100, including Cath
olics."
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-10-16
YOUR PATRIOTIC DUTY.

To report disloyal acts, sedi-
tious utterances, and any infor-
nation relative to attempts to
hinder the United States in the
prosecution of the war, to the
United States Department Of
Justice, Bureau of Invcstiga-
ton, Federal Building, Burling-
ton, Vermont.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-10-16
Thomas II. Bradley, Proprietor, Occi-
dental Hotel, Goshen, n. Y.

SAYS: The RAT-SNAP which pur-
chased from The Goshen Hardware
Company gave perfect satisfaction
1t killed off all the rats and mice on
my property and I can truthfully
state that / couldn't detect the slight
est odor. 1 cheerfully recommend it
to all property holders, for it surely
does all they claim for it, and more,
too. adv.
Sold by F. D. Pierce, Barton.
Austin's Pharmacy, Orleans.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-10-16
Fourth LibertyLoan
"Back to Kansas"

marian Pocock, who returned re-
mont, Massachusetts,, New Hamp-
shire, New York and New Jersey,
says there is no place like Kansas.)-
Back East they boast of wonders
great,
Of cities big and grand,
Of mountains White and mountains
Green.
Of drives on Jersey sand.
Of hotels high that pierce the sky
Where there is nothing free
Yet my heart turns back to Kansas,
Which is good enough for me-.
The summers East are always short,
The fields are rough and small;
I wonder with such winters fierce,
That folks can live at all.
Fen far away in old Vermont,
Away out on the farm,
Their maple syrup makes sea
For cakes of Kansas corn.
For limpid lakes and landscapes
green,
Old "Mass" is hard to beat,
Yet folks would hunger there and
starve,
But for our Kansas wheat.
Then back to plains of Kansas,
I suddenly hit the trail;
The land of purple sunsets
Where harvests never fail.
I've returned to sunny Kansas,
Whose crops can feed the world,
Where our glorious starry banner
Is forever seen unfurled;
Whose golden corn and bearded wheat
Are worth their weight in gold.
IT'S here I'll live contentedly
Until my hours are told.
Marian J. Pocock.
CA friend of Miss Pocock, upon re-
ceiving the above, dispatched the fol-
lowing to her Kansas friend. The
friend is Mrs. Dick Kendall of Troy.)
Your poem came East safely,
I've read it through and through,
And for the copy sent to me
My thanks are sent to you.
The rhymes are nicely chosen
The sentiment is great,
But my spirit stirs in protest
At the slurs against my state.
What if our fields are tiny,
Judged by the Kansas brand
We notice that the edges
Join on to yet more land.
We may perhaps eat Kansas corn
And also Kansas wheat,
In raising both, judged by our size,
Just two states have us beat.
The same old sun that shines out
there,
Shines first on us, you know,
And sees a thousand different things
Your state can never show.
Our crystal springs we highly prize,
They stand the test of time
But out in Kansas, we are told,
The folks drink liOIIid lime
No cyclones sweep across our state
To lay our buildings low!
No hOpper-grasses eat our crops
IT'S Kansas where they grow!
What if our winter months are cold?
The snow is clean and white.
Our horses never drown in mud,
And sink clear out of sight!
When icy winds blow round our door
Our rough land gives us wood.
We do not burn sunfiower stalks
And corn-cobs are no good.
Our summer storms are just pure
rain
That benefit the land.
In Kansas they are often blessed
With billiards made of sand.
And when you speak of starry flags,
All know that Uncle Sam
Can boast no state in all his group
More loyal, man for man.
We love that fac, and Old Vermont
Will always do her share
To keep it's -colors streaming out
Upon her pure air.!
And now if Kansas, by her boast,
Can raize crops of such size,
With all the other states can raise,
Why need we "Hooverize