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The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-01-19
Outlook Club
Elects Officers

The Outlook Club met with M.
Emma Wilkic the last of the old
year and elected the followin:; Of
fcers: President, Mrs. Ruth A.
Wal cfeld; first vice-president,
Mrs. Elizabeth Mcfarland; see
ond vice-president, Mrs. Graca
Kicker; secretary, Mrs. Man j
Moffett; treasurer, Mrs. Mary Uh-
derwood; chaplain, Mrs. Ir,na
Cos: press correspondent, MRS.
prussia Hunter; program commut-
;ae. Nellie Knowlton, Flora Gees
l"Y Beulah Brickett, Mary Und4r-
wood; music and entertainment
committee, Mabel Hawley, Run
Bray, Jennie brodien, Anna Bad
ger; visiting committee, Ma1l
Mofott. Frances Smith, Blar che
Chick ering, Su.je Dean; mlsrNn-
dry committee, Elizabeth Under
wood. Grace Lyster, Bertha Hur-
ieV. Nettie Mofi'ett, Florence CAD
apee, Jennie Hastings.
The Outlook club has 80 mem
bers and contributed to home mis-
sions in 1921 the sum of S12G.75.
There is a good surplus in the
treasury, including a Liberty bond.
The next meeting of the organi-
zation will be on January 25. at
the home of Mrs. Grace Kicker.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-01-19
Birthday Party
Halted BY Fire

Excitement was not lacking in
the birthday celebration of Mr..
and Mrs. Herbert T. Silsby of
Silsbylands, Lunenburg Tuesday
but it was supplied in a narrowing
manner by a fire that threatened
to destroy their home. Starting
from a chimney fire, the flames
spread through the partitions to
the second floor and considerable
damage resulted from the fire,
smoke and water and from the
chopping necessary to stamp out
the blaze in the partitions.
Tuesday was the birthday of
Mrs. Silsby and Mr.. Silsby's natal
day fell on Wednesday so joint
observance was in order Tuesday
evening. In the midst Of the ccle-
bration the fire was discovered by
Mrs. Silsby. The presence of
neighbors and friends and the
speedy arrival Of others and Lun-
cnburg's two chemical engines and
an abundance Of water were all
that saved SilSbylands. Repairs
will be begun at once.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-01-19
rent-Teachers
Have Two Speakers

The Parent Teachers associa-
ton held another profitable meet
ing at the Summer street schools
Tuesday which was fairly we'll at
tended and much enjoyed. Char
les A. Shields presided as prcSl-
dent and before the speaking
there was a choice entertainment
consisting Of piano solos by Stew
art Farr, vocal solos by Mr..
James Cosgrovc and readings by
Mrs. B. L. Doyle.
DR.. c. A. Cramton was the first
speaker of the evening and spoke
on medical inspection in the pub
lie schools and the teaching Of
physiology and hygiene. DR..
Cramton spoke of the advantages
of medical inspection and urged
that more instruction be given the
pupils in physiology and hygiene.
Frank E. kracgcr of Spring
field, Mass, who is favoritc
speaker in st. Johnsbury and the
head of the Junior Achievement
clubs of New England, was the
last speaker. Mr.. Kraeger spoke
first of the child nature, saying
that the child wanted TO do, TO
have, to know and to be. He
said as these activities developed
d child either advanced or retro
graded. Mr. Kraegcr then spoke
of the splendid work the Junior
Achievement clubs were doing and
said that these clubs, some of
which have already got well start
cd III st. JOhnsOuly. Nele u2tping
the IhlIdIcn dlUhg the best lines.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-01-19

25 medals awarded, four were of
silver, and pensions, aggregat;ng
1890 year, were granted. One
hero suffered such injuries .;,at
he was given $500 as a disabi..t,
benefit. In five cases awards az
eregating $4,000 were appropriat-
ed for educational purposes and
in nine cases, awards aggr2gaUng
$4,000 were made for other cau5-
cS. The commission also GiaGted
$3,500 to the dependents Of four
persons who lost their lives.
Seven cases were from New
England and one was to the
family of the late Walter O.
Wheeler of st. Johnsbury Center
cited as followsc:
Walter D. Wheeler, deceased
bronze medal to eldest daugt ter,
in care of Fred Elliott, Portland
street, st. Johnsbury, VT, and
death benefits at the rate of $50
month for each of four chill
dren. Wheeler was a meat dealer,
aged 33 years, when he died in at
tempting to save Beatrice L. Ben
nett, aged 16, from drowning at
st. Johnsbury Center, VT, July
2, 1921. Miss Bennett stepped
into deep water while wading in
the Passumpsic river. 70 feet from
the bank. She struggled and was
carried so feet by the current.
Wheeler waded 80 feet and swan
40 feet more to Miss Bennett, but
she grasped him around the neck
and both sank and were drowned.
Mr.. Wheeler it win be recalled
was in base ball uniform that af-
ternoon preparing to participate
in the festivities of the 50th an
niversary of Green Mountain
Grange. Hearing the crres of
some girls in the water he plung-
ed in and in a very few moments
Beatrice Bennett, Pearl Tupper
and Mr.. Wheeler were drowned.
The latter lost his life trying to
save Miss Bennett and his tragic
death left four children orphans.
The case was carefully investi-
gated at st. Johnsbury Center a
few months ago bv representa-
tive of the Commission and the
award and the pension is most
deserving one
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-01-19

telephoncd the police ana Louu
repeated the story of his robbery
to an officer who visited his home
as the result of their call.
Mrs. Loud testified that Loud
invited her to accompany him
when he left home about $50
o'clock that evening telling her he
was going to Lynnfield Center to
exhibit an antique mirror to a
friend. She declined pleading
WEAKNESS and retired soon afte:
he departed.
Later that nioht Lou dcame into
her room and said: "I'm hurt. I've
been held up she testified. His
face and clothing were covered
with blood and there were two
large wounds on his forehead and
two on the back of his head. He
seemed dazed and talked slowly.
She got out Of bed and washed
his face with a wet towel inquir-
ing if she hadn't better call
physician. He replied - think
I'll be all right
"'My car wasn't working very
well,' he explained, according to
her testimony "I got out to see
if | could fix it and was about to
lift the hood when another car
approached. | think it contained
a man and woman. The man
got out and offered to helf me.
refused. | felt a blow and the
next thing | remember l was
walking home along the car
track Loud told his wife. After
feeling in his pocket Loud said:
"'My money is gone and so is my
watch and chain,''. He did not
tell her where the holdup occur
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-01-19
Decorated for Relief
Work In Near East

Miss Maud Marshall, daughter
of the late |. G. Marshall and
Mrs. Marshall of St. Johnsbury,
was one of the AZ Massachusetts
relief workers in the Near East
decorated with medals in rccog-
milton of their foreign activities
in Boston Monday. The ceremony
took place in the Council Chamber
of the State House and the deco
rations were presented by Dr.
James L. Barton, chairman of the
National Near East Relief COM
mittee. After receiving their
medals the workers were address
ed by Governor Cox.
The medals arc the gift of the
treasurer of the national COM
mittce and according to DR.. Bar
ton they we're awarded to men and
women no less heroic than wcarcrs
Of the Victoria Cross. In addition
to the medals which are of bronze
bearing the seal of Turkey, Syria,
Persia and Greece with the star
of the Near East above, each
worker received a certificate bear
ing the words: "Ncar East Relief
medal in recognition of humani-
tartan service involving courage,
devotion and service, this medal is
awarded as an expression Of ap-
probation of the high qualities
displayed in his (hcr) labor in be
half fthe stricken people Of the
Near East"
Miss Marshall was living IN
Vermont when she enlisted for
service. Her father was city mi5-
Sionary in St. Johnsbury at the
time of his death about year
ago and soon after the family
moved to Springfield, Mass.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-01-19
First SnOwshOe Hike
a Great SuCcesS

The snowshoers in the st. john
bury Winter Sports club held their
first outing Wednesday evening
and between 50 and 60 enthusiasts
had a merry time of it. The party
rendezvoused at the Athenaeum
at 7.30 and led by +. f. Town
send they trekked over the golf
links and the Fairbanks meadows,
coming back to the sheepccte on
the Underclytfe property. Here
the boys of the vocational school
had prepared an appetizing lunch,
consisting of coffee and dough-
nuts, which we're eagerly consum-
ed by the hungry party Torches
and flashlights added to guiding
the party over difficult spots and
the evening passed off with out
any accidents but plentv of sport.
DR.. w. H. Fitch announces that
the next snowshoe trip will take
place Friday night and that fur
ther particulars will be given in
the columns of this paper.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-01-19
DESCRIBES
MURDERER OF
LAUNDRYMAN
Seer GaZes Into Crystal
and Reveals Details
of Mystery

He picked up his crystal ana
rubbed it with the magic velvet.
Did ChanGi-c, the master seer,
at the Globe Theatre "Wednesday
evening. Then before a wrapt au-
dience, so quiet that the dropping
of pin in their midst would be
heard, the turbaned prophet
searched out the portent in the
magic ball.
He spoke slowly, measuring his
words.
81 see the murderer of Sam
Wah. He is in a far away city,
probably Boston. He is short
dark individual, and he is not an
American"
Chandra gave the name of no
one. 1t is not his intention to in
criminate anyone or to call down
on him the wrath Of the local au-
thorities by premature revelations.
But Chandra has poured over
the battling mystery, as yet un-
solved after nearly one month has
elapsed, and he announced his
theory before an attentive audi
ence.
He is an ordained minister of
the gospel. To anyone who doubts,
Chandra will exhibit certificates
proving that both he and his wife,
| his associate in CRYSTAL gazing, are
ministers in the First Spiritual
Church of San Franscica. Chan
dra has conferred with police :
cials in various parts of the coun-
try in regard to unsolved crimes.
In Toledo, his theory, given to a
sergeant Of police, resulted in find
ing the murderer, who had slash
ed the throat of a woman, with
the intention Of robbery.
Searching in the unplumbed
depths of the crystal, Chandra
described the hovcl, where Sam
! Wah washed the garments of
white men. There was the
front room bundles of laundry,
the bent figure fumbling among
the bundles of laundry.
Sure enough there was the back
room. The awful murder scene,
the frail body of the Celestial ly-
ing on the cold cement floor. The
head was battered in by repeated
blows from some instrument But
here Chandra differed. He scouts
any idea that the deed was perpe-
trated by the means of the poker,
which lay nearby, coated with
blood.
"The murder was committed
with a weapon that the assailant
carried into Sam Wah's laundry
with him. 1t was hours before
the body was discovered,' con
tinucd Chandra.
GA broken key was left some
where near The basement quarters
Of the Oriental. When the pieces
of that kew are found, the autho-
rites will be able to trace the
murderer"
And many in the audience
agreed with Chandra.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-01-19
TO PROMOTE
RELIGIOUS
EDUCATION
Over Fifty Become Char
ter Members of the
New Organization

Following the union service at
the South church vestry Wednes-
day evening plans were formulat-
ed for completing the organization
of the St. Johnsbury Council OF
Religious Education. Rev. Dr.
f. A. Poole acted as temporary
chairman Of the meeting and a
printed preliminary report was
distributed to those present. This
gave the objects Of the organlza-
ton and d tentative constitution
pepared by a committee previous
lv chosen, consisting Of Rev. f.
&. Richards, C. C. Hitchcock, Rev
G.. w. Hylton, Charles w. Steele
and Principal T. H. Wilson. The
first business of the meeting was
to adopt the constitution with the
change of the date of meetings as
proposed to the second Wednesday
evening Of the months of Fcbru-
airy, May and November.
Principal Wilson explained
briefly the objects of the propos-
ed organization, prefacing his
remarks by saying that the best
news he read in the evening paper
was that the wrestling match had
been cancelled.
Rev. DR.. A. p. Grint supple
mcnted the remarks of Principal
Wilson by expressing his deep in
tcrcst in the movement and sail
he wished that religious inStruc-
ton could be given the children in
the week time. He believed the
public should be more fully advis-
ed rs to the purposes of the Coun-
eli and he hoped that Principal
Wilson could give an address at
one of the earliest meetings of
the Council, particularly upon
his survey of how religious educa-
tjon was being conducted in the
New England cities through the
week.
A canvass for members was
taken and over 80 joined at this
time. Both DR.. and Mrs. Poole
were made honorary members. 1t
was voted that the committee that
had served in the preliminary or
ganization he authorized to pre-
sent a list of officers to be elected
at the February meeting. This
committee will also prepare for
the first regular meeting of the
organization.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-01-19
Public Health
Workers In Session

A conference of state medical
men and public health workers
was held at Burlington Wednes
day, st. Johnsbury being repre-
sented by DR.. w. G. Kicker, sec
rotary of the Vermont State Med
ical society. The discussion of
the forenoon resolved itself into
an attack upon the public health
activities of Vermont.
Charges were made that the
public health workers, especially
he Vermont Tuberculosis associa-
ION and the public health nurses
are taking liberties in holding
clinics and the conducting of ex-
aminations free of charge, re-
gardless of the ability of patients
to pay. and are in other ways
with the privileges of
the medical profession.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-01-19
DR.. GAGE SENDS
500 KIDDIES
TO PLEASE-U
To Repeat Picture Today
That 800 Turned Away
May See 1t

Riddles of all ages, to the num-
Der of 600 were packed and jam
med into the Please-U Theatre
Wednesday afternoon at 4.15 to
witness a special production of
Little Red Riding Hood. But at
that, 800 disappointed kiddies were
turned away from the theatre.
They will not be disappointed to-
day, however, for Manager Gibson
announced that the picture will be
repeated again at 4.15 today in
order that all may see it.
Dr. w. A. Gage made 500 of
the youngsters happy. In the
columns of the daily paper ap-
peared his photo, unsigned. About
500 kids saw it. They rushed to
his office in the Calderwood block.
DR.. Gage gave each a ticket for
"Little Red Riding Hood"
School children from here and
there and everywhere, came
trooping down to the movie
theatre on Railroad street. They
came from the Summer street
school, from the Portland street
school, the Maple street school,
and Fairbanks street school. Moth
ers and sisters brought youngsters
to see the movie thriller.
A crowd of hundreds of kiddies
surged in and filled all the space
in front of the Please-U. 1t was
young mob, happy with the
thought of seeing a movie. screen
cd for their especial benefit. Spec
cial police assistance was required
to handle the traffic jam at the
doors of the theatre. Chief John
Finley rendered yeoman service at
the doors of the theatre, handling
the kiddies.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-01-19
CONCORD WILL
Be BIG NOISE
FRIDAY NIGHT
Concord and LacOna Pool
Games In Effort to
Beat Locals

Arrangements have been com
pleted to play the best basket ball
team that Laconia and Concord
can gct-to-g gether and send to st.
Johnsbury. Friday night the Ar
mory surface will be the scene Of
a court battle that is bound to
please the most critical. Coach
Burch is printing his basket tos-
sers for the battle of the season.
The team advertised is Concord,
but the names of the invading bas-
kcteers, scheduled to perform here
Friday night make it evident that
Concord has pooled her interests
with Concord. Together they arc
coming to the ScaletoWn with Il
basketball quintet that, they say,
win take away the olive wreath.
At forward will appear Bobby y
Murray, than whom no faster
hoop rattlcr cavorts on any court
in either Vermont or New Hamp-
shire. To help him carry the AT
tack into the lair Of the locals will
be "Charlcy' Reardon, well equip
ped to score baskets from any
angle. At center Simpson will
Jump against Marshall, and a mer-
ry battle for pivotal honors is
bouod TO cnsuc. In the backfeld,
Callahan, who is rcputed to be
oven faster than this brother who
appeared here some time ago, will
hold forth Ec will be teamed uD
with another strong guard, whose
identity is not fully disclosed. II
is expected to be Murphy.
With defeat to atone for on
Friday, the American Lcgion-Co.
u basketball players will be salts
fled with nothing short of Il de-
cisive victory. a big crowd is
expected to turn out for the con-
test.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-01-19
WANTS FRIENDLY
RELATIONS WITH u. S,

PARIS, Jan. 19-"Respect for
the treaties that fixed the peace
terms" is the platform Premier
Poincare decided upon to present
his cabinet before the Chamber
of Deputies today. The declara-
ton blames Shameless propagan-
da' for the picture drawn abroad
of France as "painted with sort
of imperialistic Madness
The statement refers to the re-
lation between France and the
United States in a paragraph:
"We do not need aid. We seek
to maintain the strongest and the
most friendly relations with all
the peoples who fought on our
side for the right of humanity
and especially the United States.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-01-19
ROWED II MILES TO
BEAT UP OPERATOR

MOULTRIE, Ala, Jan. 19-An-
gered because he couud not get a
certain member on the phone, Ed
Smith of Mega, rowed II miles
and beat up the operator at Nor
man Park. according to an idict-
ment returned bv the grand jury
here against Smith He was re
leased on bond.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-01-19
NEWPORT HIGH
WALLOPS OLD
RIVAL DERBY
Border City School Wins
Double Header From
Visitors

Newport high school won a
hard fought contest from old ira
ditional rival, Derby Academy, on
the local court by the score 81
10 II.
Derby was outclassed by the
Newport aggregation in every re-
spect. In passing, sho oting and
basket ball ability the Derbyites
twere surpassed by the Newport
high team.
Ghe Newport quintet showed
good form in their passing gam,
for many a time after a given sig
nal the ball was heaved directly
through the meshes.
The D. A. men played a hard
consistent game but were unable
te fanthom the scoring of N. y.
S.
The outcome Of the girls zane
va. II to y i'll ~ or of n .wpo!I
The n. Fl. S. t-ns had Shyh:
edge on the D. A. girls, particu-
lariy in their making goals. Al
though the Derby girls played a
great guard game the Newport
forwards, "Bee" Skinner and
"Betty' Shaw, were able to get
past them for an occasional baS-
ket.
1t might be interesting to note
that Newport High has won the
ninth victory out of ten games.
The game lost was to Dean by
score of 1924.
Among the victims of N. H. 5;
so far this year are Stanstead
college, Orleans, Richford, Alum
nj, Derby, st. Albans, Craftsbury.
Tho line up:
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-01-19
POPE'S FEVER is
SLIGHTLY DIMINISHED

LUNDON, Jan. 19-Pope Bene-
diets fever is somewhat diminish
ed but absolute rest and quiet are
still necessary for him, a Central
News dispatch from RoRme today
says. The Pope is troubled by
persistent coughing, pain in head
and chest and weakness, but con-
tinues in high spirits, the state
ment adds.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-01-19
Town Team and
American Legion Win

In bowling matches at Bar
gums Bowling parlors Monday
evening, the Town team defeated
Standard Oil by 20 pins and the
American Legion was victorious
over the Plymouth Creamery by
10 pins. Following is the scores:
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-01-19
COLD WAVE IS
DUE TOMORROW

WASHINGTON, Jan. ia
cold wave which struck the west
today will reach the Atlantic coast
by tomorrow. the weather bureau
indicated. The lowest tempera-
ture was 81 DEGREES below zero at
Lander, Wyoming.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-01-19
ARCHBISHOP GAUTHIER
DEAD AT OTTAWA

OTTAWA, Jan. 19-Archbishop
Charles Hugh Gauthier of the
Metropolitan province of Ottawa,
died today after a lengthy illness.
He was 78 years old and one of
the best huoWn Roman catholic
dehItaiIea liz The Dominion.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-01-19

Referee, Bigclow. Timer, Ham
ilton. Scorer, Spencer. Time 8, Is
minute periods.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-01-19
Arrived Home With His
Face Covered With Blood
Told His Wife He Had Been Held
Up and Robbed When He
Stopped To Fix Car
(Bv the Associated Press)

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, JAM 19-Clarence w.
Loud told his wife when she arrived at their home
that night that he had been held up, beaten and rob-
bed. She testified today at the trial She said she
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-01-19
F our Children of Walter D. Wheeler
To Receive $40 A Month
Wheeler Lost Life Trying To Save
Miss Bennett At Grange Picnic
Last Summer
(By the Associated Press)

PTTISBURG, Jan. 19-Eeven Of the rs persons
who were today formally recognized by the Carne-
gle Hero Fund Commission as heroes in civil life lost
their lives while attempting to save others Of the
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-01-19
Town Team Wins Hockey
Game at Lyndon

Before "A large crowd on the
skating rink at Lyndonvillc Tues
day evening, the Town Team de-
feated the Boston and Maine
shops in an interesting hockey
game bv the score of 10 to 3.
"Bush" Ahern was the individual
star of the Duck-chasers, with his
total of four goals Gagged. Haz-
ard, the Town Team goal-tend put
up fine game, stopping an ava.
. lanchc Of Boston and Maine shots.
Following is the lineup:
TOWN TEAM B. & NJ. SHOPS
Hale, c, LaBourty
Ahern, + T, Gaude.te
Campbell. lw rw, Lavely
Daigle, rw lw. Cushing
Wood, K. cp cp, Wood, n.
Buros, p p. Charron
Hazard, = =, WheclocH
Coal. Ahern A, Dalg.e .,
Campbell ,, Burns 1, Hale /,
Gaul cite ,. LaBountv /.
The Lyndonville hockey team is
now prepared to meet all comers.
Teams will be scheduled for games
any evening next week with the
exception of Saturday. The skat-
INC rink is in fine condition 10.
the hockey contests.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-01-19

A Newspaper Covering
the Entire Northeast Sec
ton of Vermont State
Every Working Day.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-01-19
The Weather

Snow tonight and prob
ably Friday. Somewhat
colder Friday. Fresh
southerly winds.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1922-08-24

FTEF session occupying two days the state republican
~ Tuesday
journed at 500 o'clock yesterday evening having adopted
platform a
the
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all
disposed the should be ubodated the
the the the disastrous
that another Alexanderism
questions
with the the
primary
rejection
possible spirit by the these With
The conducted in the
MOI enthusiasm
candidate
The republican convention great event the people
ShosOne there abundant evidence
formal resolution thanks adopted that dele
all
who and o o
southern dele
night