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Weekly Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1919-1920, 1920-03-03
ST. JOHNSBURY
wins BANNER
FOR XMAS SALE
Vermont Tuberculosis Assn
Awards HOnOrs for
Seal Sales

Each year the Vermont Tubcrcu-
losis Association presents two BAN
ners for the highest per capita sale
of Christmas Seals, one to the town
or city over five thousand population,
the other to the town Of less than five
thousand. In the first class st. Johns
bury wins the banner with Bcnnng-
ton close second. st. Johnsbury
sold $1,000 seals, G.79 per capita,
bennington 53,231, CT seals per cap
ita These two arc the highest per
capita records in Vermont. In the
second class Brandon wins By selling
14,235, 3.24 per capita.
Mrs. Margaret Haywood had
charge of the sale in st. Johnsbury.
Professor d. W. McClelland in Ben
nington and Miss Florence Moshcr in
North Bennington. ~" Collins Of
the firm Collins & Nccdham in Bran
don. The success of the sale was due
largely to the help Of the teachers and
school children.
The total sale will amount to about
p ,ooV. L lio - INV >iuiet go 'iINSii W.
the sale in 1917 but is more than
was expected for late in November
the original rlan to have a drive to
raise $4,000 was postponed and but
little time was left to organize this
seal sale.
The Vt. tuberculosis Association
is engaging three nurses who will re-
ccivc ten weeks special training in
Public Health work and a physician
who will be an expert consultant on
tuberculosis. The physician will take
five months for intensive study on the
diagnosis of tuberculosis.
The Christmas seal money will fl
nance the work of - Association un-
til July 1st. Before that date the
postponed financial drive will be put
on for the purpose of raisino funds
to carry out the full plans for the
prevention of tuberculosis in Yer
mont.
Weekly Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1919-1920, 1920-03-03
Spent One Day In
Chittenden County Jail

Ashley T. Bean Of st. Johnsbury,
Thomas i. O'Blien Of Marshfcld and
Hector j. .Hammell were sentenced
Thursday by Judge Harland &. Howe
in the Federal court at Burlington to
one day each in The. Chittenden coun-
ty Jail at Burlington for failure to file
their questionnaircs under. the army
draft law. These questionraires
were received before the almisticc
was signed but they were rcturnablc
after that date. The men said that
thy did not think it was necessary to
return the papers after the nrmistjcc
was signed.
Weekly Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1919-1920, 1920-03-03
Gives Date for
Instructing Listers

The Commissioner of Taxes John
NJ. Avery has announced that the
meetings for instruction of listers will
be held this year at one o'clock p. M.
on the days and at the places desig-
mated in the following schedule:
Newport, March 9th, p. m.
st. Johnsbuly, March 10th, p. M.
Island Pond, March 18th, 1 p. m.
Brattleboro, March 10th, / p. IN.
White River Junction, March 18th,
1 p. m.
Montpelier, March 18th, p. NJ.
st. Albans, March 10Th. 1 p. m.
Bennington, March %, 1 p. m.
Rutland, March oath, 1 p. m.
Burlington, March 25th, p. m.
Weekly Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1919-1920, 1920-03-03
DIR. REES SPEAKS
TOLARCE CROWD
MONDAY NIGHT
Mass Meeting for Men at
North Church Tonight
Important Message

DR.. Hccs spoke at the North clur
Monday night 10 - largest mum
that have yet attended on Il Mon,
night, the devotional exercises be
conducted by McSSrs. Morse, PC
and Martin.
DR.. .Rccs spoke from the t
found in Heb. 7:25, "Whewfore
is able to save to the uttelmost
that come" He said this utteln
salvation. WAS true geographical
the greatest power in the world to
being the gospel.
The uttermo5t salvation is also I
morally. 1t converted such men
John Bunyan and Saul of Tarsus.
The doctrine is true experiment;
"My grace is sufficient If the D
CT Of Jesus is sufficient to tot
change your life, as it has chan
thousands of other lives, isn't it
sonablc that ii is sufficient to k
you from returning to the old life
The doctrine is also true chron,
glcally, that is with reference
time. The power of God saves to
uttelmost Of time. 1t saves morn
and night. Some things we care
only at certain seasons or at speech
times. but the christian spirit gre
better and brighter every day. 7
happicst people are not ncccssa,
the wcalthicst or the best educat
but they are those who know Ch.
best.
Is there anything anywhere tina,
offered on such easy conditions
this utmost salvation. The simpler
Of it should appeal to every ono.
Weekly Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1919-1920, 1920-03-03
REMOVES PIECE
OF MANS SKULL
PRESSING THE BRAIN
DR.. Allen Performs Unusual
Operation on John S. Ely
of West Charleston

Dr. John M. Allen has successfully
performed a very delicate and unusual
operation upon John G. Ely of West
Charleston by removing a small por-
ton of the skull which caused a
pressure on the brain. The opera
ton was performed at Brightlook
Hospital, st. Johnsbury, on Monday
and Mr.. Ely is now resting very COM
fortably. His brothcr-in-law, w. w.
Blodgett of Newport was in St.
Johnsbury during the day.
1t will be remembered that Mr..
Ely some weeks ago fell down stairs
striking on concrete floor and sus-
tanned very serious injuries at the
Creamery of which he was manager
Weekly Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1919-1920, 1920-03-03
"A GREAT QUESTION" ASK
AT THE MORNING SERVIC;

Every seat in the North chu
was taken at the union service S.
day morning and the local pastor r
tlclpating in the devotional part
the service were Messrs. Mo-
Poole, Richards, Martin and Sha
Dr.. Rees preached from the t
found in Mark S:3G, "For what 81
Weekly Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1919-1920, 1920-03-03

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Weekly Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1919-1920, 1920-03-03

Some of the people who won't con-
sent to have any money spent on
Fairgrounds, are the same ones who
kick because children play in the
streets and get in the way of their
d~vN nhiInr
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1920-06-25
KAUFMAN-ROADES

A simple. impressive home we'd
ding was solemnized at the home of
Col. and Mrs. w. II. Hughes Thurs
day morning, at 10 O'Clock. between
Mr.. 7. b. Kaufman and Miss Marion
Roades, of Tampa, Florida. by Rev.
A. II. Davis, of the Methodist Church
The bride looked lovely in an af-
ternoon dress of brown. complete
even to the slippers of the same
color. The cosy rooms iwith plants
and June flowers, made a charming
setting.
The groom came to Barbourville
about two months ago and has a
responsible position with the C. &
M. n. II. He has made many warm
friends who will wish him and his
bride much happiness.
There We're a number of guests
including Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Kauff-
man and two daughters. Marjorie
and Allens. OF Tampa. Florida; Col.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1920-06-25
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE
FACULTY OF 10. II. ]

II gives us pleasure to announce
that a number Of excellent teachers
for Barbourville Baptist Institute
have been secured for the coming
year. Rev. L. f. Curry, OF Pineville,
KY, comes as president and his
wife as Matron of Brown Hall. Mr..
G. f. Bunnell, of Corbin, will have
charge of the Business Department.
He is also a Band Master and will
organize and lead the B. b. /. Band.
His wife will have part of the grade
work. Mrs Myrtle Rambo, of Win
chester, will be one of thte teachers.
Mrs. Rambo was formerly Miss Myr-
tie Waters, and taught at b. B. |.
when the school was quite young.
during the lifetime of DR.. G. w.
Perryman, who was such a great
friend to the school Mrs. Rambo
is sister to Mrs. Perryman, and
will be welcomed back to the school
and the church so gladly by her
many friends.
There are other vacancies to be
filed and new teachers to be Sc
cured. These will all be announced
from time to time.
The Home Mission Board has in
creased its gifts to Barbourville
greatly for the coming year.
Some plans have been drawn for
enlarging the Administration Build
ing and greatly improving the entire
plant The plans are in the hands
of Rev. r. l.. Creal who is attend
ing the Conference of Mountain
School Teachers at Ridgecrest, n. c.
this week. They will be gone over
by DR.. A. f. Brown, Superintendent
of Mountain Schools. and work start
ed as soon as possible.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bunnell will soon
move on the field; Rev. and Mrs.
Curry will arrive the last week in
July.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1920-06-25
LODGE
No. 1877, +. Il A. NJ
Called Communication, Sunday
June Goth 1920

THOMAS ]. BELCHER, a men,
Der of Williamsburg Lodge No. 400
but a resident of Barbourville, Ken
lucky, for the past year, was called
from labor to refreshment on Thurs
day, June 18th, 1920.
A minister of the Gospel of
Christ; a preceptor of the youth of
this community; a leader and Il
friend of men, Brother Belcher had,
in the short space of twelve luna
months, by his christian character,
his stand for civic righteousness. his
devotion to his duty, and his high
ideals of right thinking and right
living SO impressed himself upon
the life and in the hearts of this
community, that he has left with us
a memorial that age cannot wither
nor time destroy.
RESOLVED, that a copy of this
testimonial and expression of our
feeling be spread atN large upon the
records of this Lodge; that a copy
be furnished the Mountain Advocate
and Masonic Home Journal. Will
liamsburg Lodge No. 400 and a copy
delivered to Mrs. Belcher.
c. p. Kennedy. A. C. Vaughn. j.
E. Faulkner, T. ]. Moore. Committee
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1920-06-25

undone which might help to save Mr..
Belcher's life.
Rev Thomas Jefferson Belcher
was born August 8, 1873, near Nc
Minnville, Tenn. He was educated
in Milligan College and the Univer-
sity of Tennessee. He filed pastor
ates at Ashville, N. c., Knoxville,
Tenn, and was six years at Williams
burg prior to coming to Barbourville
about year ago. He met death by
drowning in the Cumberland River
June 18th. 1920. He is survived by
a wife, three sons. an aged mother,
a sister and a brother to mourn his
departure.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1920-06-25
CIVIC LEAGUE

The Civic> League met Thursday
afternoon, June 18th, at the home
of Mrs. ]. d. Black. Only a short
business session was held at which
Mrs. R. w. Cole, as chairman of the
committee to call on the City Coun-
Gil, made a very favorable report
stating that this committee had been
courteously received and given an
attentive hearing after which each
member of the Council expressed
himself as heartily in favor Of pro-
hibiting side tent shows and gamb-
ling devices from carnivals and the
Mayor asked that the City Attorney
draw such nm ordinance.
Mrs. r. ". Cole has accepted the
Craftsmanship of the County Com
mittee for the campaign against the
high cost of living and pledge cards
asking that each woman buy only
necessities and report any case of
profile ering that might come under
her notice, were circulated and sign
ed. Attention was called to the fact
that the National Federation of Club
Women was then in session and as
a member of a federated club, each
lady was asked to keep up with the
proceedings of that convention.
A committee on resolutions was
appointed with Mrs. II. l.. Creal as
chairman Mrs. j. d. Black and Mrs.
Ballard, to draw up an expression OF
sympathy in the bereavement of one
of our members, Mrs. T. ]. Belcher.
Miss Gertrude Black has been APP
pointed chairman for the Eleventh
District of the Historical Committee
and had made this a special history
day in that she had requested all
who had relics and things of interest
more than fifty years old to put them
on exhibition. There were thirty
live contributors and one hundred
and twenty-five articles representing
Norway, France. Switzerland, Mex
leo, Canada, but especially our own
county, there being many articles of
special local interest on account of
the personal touch. These articles
were on display in the spacious up
per hall and music was furnished by
music box that has been in the
family of Mrs Ballard for over one
hundred years.
All the decorations we're "old
timey" consisting of bouquets of red
white and blue flowers arranged In
old vases Of quaint design and eIab-
orately cut paper doilies.
Ice cream and cake were served
in the dining room by Mrs. Black,
Miss Gertrude and Mrs. II. H. Owens
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1920-06-25

Mrs. Robert w. Cole has accepted
the craftsmanship of the County for
the Department of Justice for the
High Cost of Living Campaign. Any
wishing to sign the pledge card can
find them at Mrs. Coles who will be
glad to give any further information
If anyone chances to know the
whereabouts of the sheet spread as
a signal at the landing place of the
aeroplane will he please inform the
Advocate?
Drs. j. G. Tye and Leslie Logan
took away the tonsus of Mrs. Josh
Shupe this week.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1920-06-25

grace Of his pleasant countenance
always brought sunshine and cheer.
His love and service Of God helped
him to wipe worry on the map.
His loysJ. crystal like nature was
reflected In the beauty OF his sancti-
fed domestic life. He leaves a be-
loved wife and three beautiful chill
dren. Not only physically has he
left his mark on the world. but
many other children will create his
image anew and thru his influence
will be born their moral and spirit
ual offspring. He has gone down
with the battle cry in his throat and
his sword In his hand and his life
so full no man can say Just what he
has done.
Rev. r. G. Shearer then read the
last thing Mr.. Belcher wrote on the
morning of his death which was his
Sunday announcements. handed in
to the Advocate Office and of these
the speaker made texts for several
lessons.
On behalf OF Mrs. Belcher the
speaker expressed gratitude for the
love and care which had left moth
ing undone for her comfort and con-
ISOLATION.
The Masonic Lodge, OF which Mr..
Belcher was a member. then took
charge OF the interment which was
in the beautiful City Cemetery. Ow-
ing to the heavy rainfall. few citi-
Gems were able to attend these last
rites.
A message from Rev. ]. ]. Clop-
ton. secretary to Rt. Rev. Lewis w.
Burton; Bishop OF the Episcopal Do
eess of Lexington, was received by
Fred Burman, expressing the deep
sympathy OF Bishop Burton and him
self for the family and the Christian
Church.
The staff OF the Advocate wishes
to add its affeetionate tribute to the
me:nory OF a friend. Rev. Mr.. Bel
cher. when he had a little spare
time on his hands, liked, as he ex-
pressed it. Ito loaf in a printing Of
hce." We shall greatly miss the
charm OF his personality and friend
ship. He was man of broad views,
his relig on was deeply rooted but
without cant and his judgment on
men and things was characterized by
a kindly charity. He had a fine
sense Of humor which is one Of life's
greatest gifts. enabling one as 1t
does. to laugh away seeming trou-
bles. Life brings us into contact
with all sorts Of men, men big in
spirit and men small in spirit, men
poor while rich. and rich while poor
and in this category our friend may
be cidssed among the first and the
last.
May the Everlasting Arms receive
him and may he find some there he
loved while here.
The appreciation Of our citizens is
ex ended to Superintendent Smith
of the L. & n. II. r. for holding the
track clear while T. II. Taden, Jr
rushed over the pulmotor on a rail-
road motor cycle in twenty-three
minutes. There was not a thing left
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1920-06-25
ORDERED
FOR BARBOURVULLE
Life Guard To watch Swimmers

Life Guard To watch swimmers
After the deplorable accident to
Brother Belcher, a public fund was
started to purchase a pulmotor or
lungmotor for Barbourville, so in a
case of such need in the future, the
instrument will be here ready for
use in emergency. Appended is a
list of the citizens who have sub
scribed for the purchase of this in
strument which has been ordered
and should be received this week. II
will be installed in some place ac-
cessible to the public at any and all
times. Drs. Logan and Tye have Of
fered to give free instruction on the
use of the pulmotor so a number of
people will understand its operation
and know how to use it in case a
doctor cannot be located quickly.
This instrument will be subject to
call in all cases of emergency, such
as drowning, electric shock or suf-
location of any kind where respir-
alton must be started.
Besides having the lungmotor at
hand and ready for use, arrange
ments are being made to place a
life guard on the river from a. IN.
until 1880 p. m. during the rest of
the swimming season which is about
three months. The City Council will
be asked to give this guard police
powers to control the swimmers and
assist to prevent accidents.
Swimming is good exercise and it
should be made safe instead of stop
ped entirely.
Those who have subscribed and
not paid will please send check to
DR.. Tye, DR.. Logan or Miss Nola E.
Minton, or they can deposit same in
the First National Bank to the
"Lungmotor Fund"
Many good citizens who would
like to donate to this fund have not
yet been solicited, and they can save
time by sending in their checks with
out waiting for the solicitors to see
them personally. The lugmotor will
cost about $3.50 F. o. b. Barbour
vile. complete with six oxygen tanks
and the Life Guard will cost $4,000
per month.
List of subscriptions to purchase
a Lungmotor for Barbourville, and
to provide a Life Guard for three
months on the River:
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1920-06-25
SPl ENDiD PUBLIC TRIBUTE 70 MEMORY
OF REV. 7, J. BELCHER
Recently Drowned In Cumberland River

The funeral Of the Rev. Thos. J.
Beleher, Pastor Of the Christian
Church and Principal of Barbour
vile Schools. was held at the Chris
tlan Church on Sunday last. Rev.
II. O. shearer, of corbIn being in
charge of the ceremonies.
After the choir had sung the
beautiful hymn, when / Survey the
wondrous Cross" prayer was offer
ed by Rev. r. @. Shearer and Dr.
r. l.. Creal read as the Scripture
lesson the story OF Christ at the
tomb of Lazarus. Messages Of con-
dolence were then read.
DR.. Minton,, OF the Presbyterian
Church spoke for the Ministerial
+ Association OF the. city. He touched
on the mystery Of the Providence OF
Gbd in calling away one like the de-
parted brother. whose life was in Its
vigor and full OF usefulness to the
community. while he himself, with
fifty years Of the ministry behind
him was left. He characterized Rev
Belcher as a faithful. christian gem
ueman. =
The other ministers we're then
asked to give expression to any out
standing feature In the character Of
their late confrere which might be
helpful to those present.
DR.. r. L. Creal mentioned his
natural gifts and cultivated intellect.
his strong belief and faith in Gods
Word. his characteristic charity and
pleasant disposition.
Dir. E. r, Franklin said his char
tcter was one OF true christianity.
gentleness and sincerely. He was
100 per cent sincere. NJ
DR.. A. II. Davis spoke OF the
shepherd heart OF Brother Belcher
and stated that for many years his
life, voice and spirit will be mani
les ed abroad. He leaves no richer
heritage to his wife and family than
that he lived and died In Jesus
Christ.
Hon. Charles Finley, of Williams
burg said we are given to decorating
heroes of war. and paying to them
Cur glowing tributes OF speech. 81
sometimes hope the time will come
w',ea we Shall throw flowers to the
heroes OF pc &c; heroes OF every day
lie. So he day. some man gifted
- the expression OF Lincoln will
W. te OF these. OF such WAS Thorn
as fyerseu Belcher."
The sDe- ker said there was no
Dc ter Amsrican citizen or one who
loved he. nag or his land more than
did the deceased, nor who better OK
empified his faith In his every day
lie .Hs beloved that righteousness
e. lteth : people," and he lived 1t.
Hu.Ab.e :uaassuming, modest (aud
We !2.ea him for il he lived among
III at williamsburg for SIX years
aai when he left, he did not have
an eaemy.
lie was as gentle and kindly as a
wJman yet firm as a rock where
principle was concerned. He was
honest with himself and made his
Re square with his conscience. The
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1920-06-25

and Mrs. w. r. Hughes; Mr.. and
Mrs. C. F. Heidrick; Mr.. and Mrs.
Ben Herndon; Mr.. and Mrs. M. L.
Snaveley; Mr.. and Mrs. r. p. Black /;
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Herndon; Misses
Drucilla Tye; Roberta Cole; Ria
Ross and Messrs. A. NJ. Blue and
TT, o'Hara.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kaufman will be at
home for the present with. !,
Hughes. ~
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1920-04-14
Ell ALCOHOL DE
MADEIRA CAUSA
OTRA VICTIMA
Ell Alcalde de Butler N. j.,
muere envenenado por
haberlo bebido

Smith A. Decker. Presidente del Con
cejo Comtn Alcalde de Butler, N.
j., ha fallecido. segin manifestan
los medicos que practicaron la autop-
sia del cadaver. la muerte fue produ
cida por haber bebido alcohol de ma
dera.
El fiscal. Mr.. M lis, ha dicho, aun-
que los medicos no han emitido toda-
via el informe Official. que no cabiendo
va duda sobre la causa de la muerte.
comenzaran en- seguida las investiga-
clones encaminadas esclarecer ell he
cho y castigar a los delincuentes.
Segdn Sc ha dicho, Mr.. Decker be-
bio el nquido venenoso en- Passaic Coun
ty, situado Ell la otra orilla del RIO,
cerca dc su domicilio. Ingirio el We
penc, y al regresar su domicilio. sin.
ti6se enfermo, agravandose durante la
noche. Al dfa siguiente, qued6 cego,
agravandose ell paciente hasta que ia
lleci6.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1920-04-14
consul General Robert P.
Skinner, Londros, Ingla-
terra, enero %, 1920.)
(DEL "DEPARTAMENTo DE AGRI
cULTURA Y TRABAJo, DE
PUERTO RICo1
(TRADUcIDo PoR RoMUALDo
RIvERA)
REcoMENDAcIoNEs GENERATES
DEL CoMITE

FL comit6 somete un considerable MI
nero de recomendacionese. las cuales
Sc dice son de caracter provisional Ell
comite esta convencido de que es DO
sible para Ell Imper Britanico Ell po
der soportar esta deicisncia del algo-
don; pero solo ln impossible Sc atra-
viesa, principal defnitivamente CO.
mo resultado de su trabajo durante los
dos amos pasados, es que ese poder
esta fuera de los poderes del Comite,
o de cualquier otro comite. ''Solo pue
de ser remediado con ell esfuerzo UNI
do del Gobierno Imperial los 60
biernos de los paises algodoneros, co
lonias y protectorados, sostenidos por
Ell interes active cooperation cordial
de todos los que est6n inmiscuidos en-
la industr'a del algodon en- este pals.
Las recomendaciones generates con-
tinuan:
1.-Que el comite de siembra de al
god6n del imperio sea autorizado pa
ra continuar su trabaio segin este in
forme, y que Sc le haga una conce-
sion para / tesoro de una suma no
menos de 10000 libras esterl'nas por
afio por cinco amos para pagar los gas
tos de secretario otros imprevistos
v para cualquier otro desembolso ne
cesario para la iniciacion de los ira
bajos de acuerdo con los fines del Co.
mite.
2.--Que sea reconocida Immediate
mente la importancia de la extension
v fortaleza de los departamentos de
agricultural de las colon as britanicas
Y protectorados. como paso preliminar
Y esencial hacia un progreso rapido;
v que la ofcina de colonias lie sea
recomendada respetuosamente Ell nom
brar un comite para estar al tanto del
niim.ero, salar'os desembolsos gene
rales en- qua haya de incurrir, siempre
que las circunstancias 10 permitan
3.-Que, con ell fin de suministrsr los
actuales conocimientos de los princi
pios cientificos fundamentals necesa-
rios para la s'embra cultivo del al