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The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-06-30
18th VT. Regiment Association Meet

The 18th Vermont Regiment As
ISOLATION held its 31st annual meet
ing in G. A. r. hall, Essex Junction.
The business meeting was called to
order by Charles H. Dunton, of
Poultney, president, pro tenn. The
secretary's and treasurer's reports
were read and the neurology report
gave list of 80 deaths since June
20, 1917.
Letters from absent members were
read and placed on file. The roll call
by companies gave an attendance of
% members. Officers were elected
as follows: President, John. N. Har-
mon, of Nashua, N. H.. vice presi-
dent, Lemuel P. Butts, of Hyde
Park; secretary and treasurer, Eli N.
Peck of Burlington; executive COM
mittee, John G. Farwell of Montpeli-
er, George N. Wright, of Essex Cen
ter, Leonard P. Butts of Hyde Park.
Following the election of officers,
the Gettysburg committees report was
accepted and the committee was dis
charged without prejudice. A reso-
luton authorized the secretary to
prepare the records for final deposit
and report his action thereon at the
next meeting.
A resolution ordering the next an
nual meeting to be held June Is, 1920
at Essex junction was adopted. No
further business appearing the asso-
citation adjourned.
The afternoon was passed in visit
ing.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-06-30
NEWS OF THE STATE
Interesting Happenings Here and
There From all Sections of Old
Vermont

The name of Private George A.
Porter, of Walden, appears among
the wounded slightly in the Ameri-
can casualty list.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-06-30

The Rev. E. H. Ballou has return
ed from China after an absence of
several years. He is the son of Rev.
II. l.. Ballou, of Chester.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-06-30

To Ask Court to Mol Pros Case
Attorney Ernest Fl, O'Brien has re-
ceived word throughSone of his attor
neys, Joseph c. Jones, that Attorney
General Archibald will ask the court
to nol-pross the case of perjury
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-06-30

Mrs. Anna Houran, of Bennington,
observed her Saith birthday anniver-
sary by walking a distance of two
miles on a scorching day to pick
strawberries for her birthday short
cake. Thirty-six relatives were pres
ent at the feast, including seven
grandchildren and IA great-grandchil-
dren.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-06-30

First Case OF Paralysis IN State
The first case of infantile paralysis
reported in Vermont in 1919 is that
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-06-30

Apples which had been in the eel
lar at the home of Mitchell Silsby in
Lunenburg for two years are now
sound and of good flavor.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-06-30

Send Pig by Parcel Post
Jason Bailey. one of the r. F. y.
carriers from the Montpelier postof-.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-06-30

A brick house and three frame ten
ement houses in Bennington, belong
ing to the late DR.. J. H. Potter, were
sold at auction a few days ago for
$10,700, DR.. l.. E. Pierce of Man
chester being the purchaser.
Mrs. Jane A. Bosworth observed
her Goth birthday anniversary at
her home in Fair Haven June 20. She
has been confined to her bed for three
months, but on her anniversary day
was up and entertaining callers.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-06-30

AS a result of a recent visit of
State Fish and Game Commissioner
Linus Leavens, of Cambridge, to
the commercial orchard lands of
Frank H. Brasor and Miss Dorothea
Brasor, of Brattleboro, which are in
the town of Marlboro, Commissioner
Ueavens has established an open
zone around the Brasor property,
where wild deer may be hunted or
taken at any time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22
CORNVILLE

"esse-runsett Grange turned i,s
regular meeting into Halloween
social Some very pretty Costumes
were worn and good many ghosties
walked Program: Violin solo
Ralph Yorke: Spookey recitation
Carrie French: piano solo. Bubbles
Hildreth Judkins: select readine
when the Frost Is On the Pumpkin.
Emma Smith: Improvisation, The
Deacon's Visit to the Doctor" l. L
smith: tableau. Hildreth Ju6kins
Waiter Bowman, Helen Mcclure
Norman Herrin: song, arranged and
sung by Annett Moody; reading. THE
Boy Did Not Live There" Pearl Nc
Ciure; quotations by all: ghos. dance
arranged by Annett Moody. Refresh.
ments Of coffee, doughnuts. cookies
popcorn and apples were served in
the dining hall. after which those
In costume formed in line and march
ed. Games were played and a very
good time was the verdict of all.
The home dance at Wesserunsett
hall was a pleasant affair SATURDAY
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifton Lewis are
to move to Lakewood for the winter.
There is to be a Grange box So
cial at the Wesserrunsett hall the
evening of the 18th. Please all Ia
dies bring your boxes. The social
is to raise money to make a long
needed anti-room that can be
warmed.
A box social was given under the
auspices Of the Grange. Singing, In
strumental music and games filed
the evening until the boxes furnished
by the ladies and containing lunches
for two. were auctioned off by ].
c. Windon. All repaired to the din
ing hall, where coffee was served.
D. W. Kelley has had . new wood
furnace installed in his house.
Clifton Lewis and family expect
to move Saturday to Kilcare for the
winter. where Mr.. Lewis is to do
some numbering.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22
CHINA
Mosher.Main

A very pretty wedding took placs
at the home of Mr. and Mrs Charles
Main. China. At 2 O'Clock Wednesday
afternoon. Nov. ~. when their daugh-
ter Doris Airline was united in mar
riage to BENJAMIN Harvey Aosher,
eldest son Of Mr.. and Mrs Harvey
Mosher OF Weeks Mills. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. Perry
D. Macy Of South China, in the
presence Of the families and init
mate friends.
The house was decorated with ever.
green and the couple were married IN
a bower Of green and white lighted
with scarlet berries. Miss Beatrice
Lynn Main, sister OF the bride was
bridesmaid and the best man was
Harvey Chenevert Of winslow. Lit
tie Miss chariine Jones was ring
bearer and the wedding march was
played by Miss Ruth Mosher. sister
Of the groom. The bride wore a gown
Of white net over white satin with
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22
SOME ALASKAN
REQUESTS MADE
TO THE CONGRESS

Juneau. Alaska, Oct. 15-(By Mail
Alaska has a big order for Con.
gress 10 fl. Recently a bi-monthl,
bulletin issued by the territorial gov.
ernment's bureau OF publicity drew
up a list OF things the northern
territory ASIA Congress to do. The
list follows:
Restore the national forests &c
the public domain or. at least. allow
the establishment of industry there
in The pulp industry is anxious to
start but is kept bach.
Open up the Oil lands to exploita-
ton and exploration.
Extend the coal laws Of the United
States TO Alaska
Give the territory jurisdiction over
the fisheries, game and fur-bearing
animals.
Consolidate all governmental au-
thority in one executive, thereby
eliminating conflicting jurisdiction.
Remove the restriction On export
Of birch timber from the public do
main.
Establish a constabulary.
Assign coast guard or naval ships
TO constant duty in Alaska waters
to assist in the enforcement, Of Law
and to be available for rescue work.
Assist the farmers by leaning
money.
Increase telegraph service.
Restore the mail contract system Of
shipping mail by freight and ex-
press.
Make larger approprfa lions for
highways.
Give the Indians better opportu-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22

veil The L-idesmaid wore net over
light blue and the ring bearers dress
was Of pink with flower trimmings.
The gifts included silver. cut glass
and linen The bride and groom
were schoolmates and are graduates
OF Erskine Academy. Mr.. Mosher Is
also q graduate Of Thomas Business
College and has been in the u. 5.
war service and in civil service a,
Washington. d. c. He Is now in the
once Of HoilinEsworth 4 Whitney
Co.. Watesvills.
Out Of town guests were sIr. and
Mrs- Harvey Mosher, Miss Ruth and
Charles Aosher. Mr.. and Mrs. Arthnr
Tracy. Misses Louise and Helen
Tracy Of Waterville. Mis-. Helen
Mocklef and Russell Jonea
Mr.. and Mra. Nosner win reside q,
- BuTieigh street. watsrvile.
Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Taylor are re-
ceivfng congratuiafions on the birth
OF daughter. Katherine Mary.
Miss Estelle Brainerd left on 0atur.
day FOR Haverhill, Mass., where she
will pass the winter.
Postmaster T. e. Doe has recover>a
from HIS recent severe illness and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22
BELFAST
Former Belfast Clergyman Ac-
cepts Call to New York
Waldo County Officers Elected

Rev. J. wIlbor Richardson. for sew
eral years pastor OF the Belfast Bap-
list church. resigning a year Or
more ago. has accepted a call 10
GouTerneur. n. Y, where he will pre-
side over large and fourishing
parish. Mr.. Richardson was called
10 the church after ne was once
heard there and also received a call
TO 3 church near Boston. He is a
very able and a forceful worker.
Wherever he has been located he has
been particularly successful with
the young people. organizing dra-
matte clubs, etc While in Belfast his
services were attended by many de-
nominations for he spoke on many
absorbing topics Of the day
At a meeting of the directors o.
the Waldo County General hosp.ta.
held CA Thursday night Ralph p
Bramhall. cashier Of the Cry Ma
ticnal Bank. was elected secre:2~y
and treasurer 20 succeed Herman II.
COMBS. resigned. Mrs. z. A. Car
penter Of Brooks was elected on tie
board Of directors 10 succeed Mr.
Coomhs.
1t is estimated that tie irsiai!a-
ton Of the new water gas plant by-
the PEI CISCO, Bay Elect Co. VII
cost upwards Of s25,O 9l There are at
present about $50 consumers N The
city an. this number will be ma..ri-
ally inort ased with the new service
The new plant will be ready for ser
vice. II is hoped. By April i. The
rate Will he increased 81 per rnonth
for meter rental, not including gas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22
WEST GARDINER

MERRILLS CORNER Ernest
Williams. Of the Gardeners Farm,
was a Sunday caller at s. o. Green s.
l. w. Lanpher and family were
Sunday callers in town.
Mrs. James Gallagher Of vassal-
boro arrived Tuesday and is the
guest Of her sister. Mrs. E. c. Gil
man.
Charles Lunt Of Gardiner was In
town Tuesday ON business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Glass have
closed their home here for the win
ter and gone to Boston.
Mr.. Woman of Gardiner was q
business visitor at G. r. Browns,
Monday.
Mrs.. George Gross and daughter
Ruth were the guests Of her son,
Lawrence Gross, in Gardiner Tues
day.
James Gallagher Of vassaiboro waa
the guest Thursday Of relatives in
town.
George Roderick of Gardiner twas
calling on friends in town Tuesday.
r. H. Ones, who Ii employed In
Bath passed the week end with his
family here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22
vvlNSLOW

Mrs. Ella Reynolds viii leave Sat
urday morning for Seattle. Wash,
where she VIII pass the winter with
her son. Voss Reynolds and with her
daughter. Mrs. Q. A. Hall. Mrs. Rey-
nolds will be accompanied by her
sons. Arson and Henry Reynolds
Frank Oy:att of East Winslow on
Thursday shot 12-point buck
weighing $50 pounds. near the farm
Of Orrio Palmer.
Frank Hu,steiner recently shot a
deer weighing 200 pounds near Pet
tees pond.
The East Kennebec Pomona will
meet in January at the WINSTON
Grange hall
The High school pupils are put
ting forth every effort to make q
success Of the first edition of thei,
paper. which viii be published in
December.
Ivan Richards. after visit with
his sister, Mrs. Ida Prentiss, has re-
turned TO Benton.
Mrs. Carleton Dudley Of Main
S<2SISs " q sSA NhIc, AolMciAy VI Den
ton avenue, this town. has entered
the Sisters hospital. where she viii
undergo an operation.
The pupils OF the 4th grade o.
the H & w. school are around with
soap ordera trying to procure a VIC
trola for the school.
East Winslow Baptist church, Rev
W. F. Brown. pastor. Sunday serv-
ICES: Sunday school at 1.30 P. NJ;
preaching at 2.30 p NJ.
Congregational church. Sunday
services: Thanksgiving services will
be held. Morning service at 1890;
Rey. o. E. Barnard's topic is a
Thankful! Heart" Sunday school al
1I.z5 A. NJ; Christian Endeavol
meeting at p. II. The topic il
How May We Practice Thankssiv-
ing?' Eph. $50. Pisa. e7:I-7. The
leader is Miss Doris A. Garland. A
choir rehearsal will be held this eve.
ming at the home Of Mrs. Minnie Gar.
land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22
Alvin Seid,inoer

Many OF our older citizens will be
interested in the following from the
Bath Times Of Thursday evening:
Alvin Seidlinger. So, well-known
ship carpenter. died early this morn
ing at his home, - Mechanic street,
after an illness OF nearly two months
following a shock. The funeral will
De Saturda. afternoon. hour TO be de-
terrnined later, al his home.
Mr.. SeiGnnger was born in Waldo
boro. sonsof Charles Seidlinger. a
prominent -armer. He was brought
up on the parental farm and late.
worked in a snip yard after which
he followed the sea Tor few Vars
and then followed the cooperage
trade in West Townsend. Mass. for
a number Of years Returning &c
Maine he settled il Gardiner for z
time and came 10 eth 80 years age
and worked n a number of the ship
yards. but was incapacitated a dozen
years ago by a serious fail
He had been twice married. his sec
ond wife who survives him having
been George Armstrong 10 whom be
was married ~ years ago. He leaves
one SOL, Charles Elmer Seidlinger Of
Bath; also two daughters. Mrs
Ethel Mcfarland OF Bath and Mrs
Herbert Leernan Of Woolwich.
LOCAL NOTICE
Dance French's Corner, Nov %.
pnv9s6,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22

! Sunday, Nov. =. In the morning
at the 1880 service Dr.. Q. II. Tracy
will address the audience. A. the
| evening service Rev. Charles H. Nc
Elhiney viii speak. Special Thanks
| giving music by the vested choL
both morning and evening.
Christian Science services win be
/ held in the Grand Army hall at I9.ii
/, Sunday morning. The subjec, will
be Soul and Body The soloist viii
! De Miss Goidie keeue
! = Sunday schoo. workers insti-
/ ;u,e VIII be held Saturday evening a,
. Eol; Will speak on The importance
ot Sunday School Evangelism" and
{. J. Brown OF Bangor On Training
leadership All officers and teach
ers Of the school are urged to be
present and all others who are inter
ested II Sunday school work will be
/ welcomed
Miss Hannah Page returned Thurs.
day evening from trip of FIVE weeks
She wen. first to Grand Rapids
. Mich. where she acted as delegate
from Somerset county 10 the bi-en.
MAJ meeting Of the National Coun-
Gil Of Congregational churches, and
then visited friends in Massachusetts
and Mrs E l. Marsh in Providence
2 While IN the latter city. Mis-:
/ Page represented the State Of Main.
as delegate 10 the Wonan's Boart
j Of Foreign Missions
, The date ot the next meeting O,
| the Skowhegan Wonan's Club by a,
error was announced for November
80 This should be Friday evening
Nov IS. az the home Of the presi.
| dent. Miss Hannah Page.
| William Chamberlain OF Skowhe.
gan on Thursday underwent an CD.
! Grafton for the removal of tonsih
| and adenoids at the Kennebec Val.
ley hospital.
! Nrs- Leon Webster Of Norridge.
wock on Thursday underwent an OBJ
Grafton al kennebec Valley hospi,al
| Mr.. and Mrs Walter Hight ans
son Kirby with Prof Ralph W
Leighton. Mrs Leighton and Mis-
Helen az guests, Plan 10 leave Skow
hogan Saturday morning in Mr
. lights car for MiddIetowa, Conn.
where the Eigh.s will visit owe
| Thanksgiving with Mrs Nights pa
| rents. Mr. and Lrs. Samuel Kirby
! and the Leightons will visit with Mrs
| Leighton'A parents, Mr.. and Mrs
James Stewart They expect to b.
away about 10 days and during Prot
Leighton's absence. Miss Dorothy Ell
| lott, first assistan, in the Higl
| school, wifi assume his duties.
Prof. F. r. Oldham of the Main
| Central Institute at Pittsfeld vii
speak at the Bethany church Sun
day morning at 1890 A. NJ. and again
| at p II. His morning subject vii
be Why Study the Bible?" and il
the evening The Hero Business
At the morning services Mrs. Elan
ders will sing and conduct the music
Sunday services will be held at s;
! Mary's church at $50 in the morn
ing and at 1880. At the. 1880 mass
the instruction will be given by Fl
Renaud in English.
| Rev. D. B. Holt, D. D.. a forme
pastor OF the church and now dis
trict superintendent Of Augusta dis
trict. will preach at the Gentleman,
Methodist church at both mornin,
and evening services Sunday. Sun
day school will be held as usual a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22
WEST FORKS

Mr.. and Mrs. Clyne Biglow Of Ea st
Weymouth, Mass, are visiting at
Mrs. Biglow's parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
F. J. Durgin.
Mrs. Julia Barker. a medium of
Augusta. has been in town recently
holding a series of Spiritualist meet
ings.
The public schools close Friday for
Thanksgiving week.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. D. Durgin have
gone TO Pleasant Pond 10 cook at q
lumber camp for the winter.
Roy Paddock of Skowhegan was liz
town recently on a hunting trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22

On Sunday evening at P. NJ. Gov.
Carl E. Milliken is TO give : Thanks
giving address at the Firs, Baptist
church. :. specia} musical program
has been prepared by the Young Lad
les choir and the Mems chorus. Ar
rangement has been made for those
coming in autos to park in the
church yard. All seats are free and
the public IS cordially invited to at
tend
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22

mites for learning trades and estAb-
lish sanitariums for them.
, Give Alaska aids to navigation
commensurate with trade demands
Establish the musk-ox industry
thereby making waste lands pro-
ductive.
Give Alaska the same opportuni-
ty to develop that was accorded the
western territories. now the west
ern states.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22

Ass- pheeha Steward
Mrs. Phoebe tLouden) Steward
passed away about O'Clock Thurs
day afternoon At the home Of her
daughter, Mrs Sarah L Aarston-
Mrs Steward was born of English
pa1ents IN Australia. October -. ls4e.
and was married to Philander c.
Steward in that country. Four chill
dren were born to them, three OF
them. Mrs. Sarah MarSton OF Skov-
hogan. Joseph l. Steward Of Port
land. Nahum s. Steward Of Bath. IN
Australia. and the youngest. Benta-
min T. Steward. in SkowheEan, where
he Is now engaged in the plumbing
business in the firm Of Steward &
Narston-
Mrs. Steward had been an invalid
for many years, q great sufferer with
rheumatism and a trouble with hes
heart, but she was a very wonderful
woman in her family and among he'
friends. taking a part in their live.
ard plans far beyond the strengt.
Of many a more active woman Phil
ander c. Steward, her husband died
nearly six years ago and though n.
death was a great blow she bore j
as she did all the hard things Of lie
All Of the children and many gard
children survive
Arrangements for the funeral serv
ices are no, yet announced
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22

The funeral Of the late Abby P.
Carlson was held Friday at Saint
Dennis church. Whitefield. Rev. F..
McCabe 'Eciating. The bearers
were. John Shehan. e NJ McGugin.
John Doyle. John Dunn. The inter
ment was in the Whiteheld cemetery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22

The ladies' Of the Congregational
parish hope they can serve an even
better supper tonight than they did
few weeks ago, but that may not be
possible. Come around to G. A. p
hall any time between and o'clock
and find out for yourself.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22

Saturday specials at Beams drug
store: High grade assorted chocolates
in bulk only SEC ID. One pound
sealed boxes of high grade chocolates
Sc box Linen stationery in box 21c
box Tea in 1-2 ID. pkgs-~ only 2Sc,
Coffee in ID. pkgs. +3c. Borax chips
i5c size pkg only I9c- Sample Of
powdered; borax free with each Lkg.
Borax chips.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22

! The Sunday evening service Of the
: Christian Endeavor Society Of the
. First Baptist church will be omitted
/ because the chapel will be in use for
/ the evening service
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22

Nj and Hrs Fred E. McCausiand
and Miss eleanor McCauslaEd left
Friday for Boston. TO attend the Har-
vard-Yale game
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22

Rev. T. J. Coibroth of Waterville
Will hold a meeting at the Kings
schoolhouse Sunday afternoon at go
and evening at $50. All are welcome.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22

Richard Diselle La Fond. infant
child Of Demaise and Gertrude La
Fond, died Thursday afternoon al
Miss George Hli's maternity hos
pi,al. Interment was in the Calvary
cemetery on North avenue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22

Mr.. and Mrs. F. F. Rowland ar
rived Friday from Boston, to pass the
weekend with friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22

Banks Preble of Richmond was
among the eut-of-town visitors In
this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-22

Born Nov. - to tt, wife Of Warren
Sargent, a 1e-pound son. who has
been named Charles Warren