Local Burlington and area notes and court actions
Burlington and surrounding towns feature visits by Vancor Miles Young and Jett for Boston. Gen Ruxton attends Tase evening in Burlington. Several residents ill or confined to bed while others travel for family events. Legal matters include grand jury, adultery case, and a county court hearing with bonds posted. Community events include a strawberry sociable and a literary entertainment at Spitting High School. Captain Badger’s reinstatement chances dominate company discussions.
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Ing
Ruxton
Burlington
Gertrude Holmeon
B.E Perry
Allen Migtin
Williustown
Alberta Kastan
George W. Jacknvin
Drilzeport Conn
A. M. Macknid
Darling
Groton
Frank Dyer
St. Aldemaar Commandery
Gates of
I. Core
Richart
Lawrence
Kan
Kansas
Ladies Union
Hussey
Makin, Hussy & Co
Ithies
N.Y
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Michael Sevegny
North Main Street
Howland
Seve Guy
Ridge Barney
Wil
Hls. Colby
W. A. Pepper
Oraige
Hale I. Darling
Selovk
Cirotinismeia
A Big Burlesque Ends In A High Scoring Contest
Goddard Seminary drops a game to Middlebury despite late surges and home runs in a chaotic ten innings. Multiple errors, baserunning miscues, and clutch hits drive the dramatic scoring spree. Drake and Skeels contribute key moments as Bailey and Halpin pace the offense.
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Drake
Skeels
Chase
Bailey
Halpin
McQuen
Rice
Hulet
Teney
Lamb
Sterns
Yonmey
Tholett
Pierce
Tenney
Flagg
Ayer
Lush
Gale
Wells
Penney
Tennes Gate
Rive
Stafford
Stearns
Thilpin
McQuin
Ihlet
Pligg
Uulet
Pierre
Bush
Huet
Booth
Plaice
Goddard
Goddard Seminary
Middlebury
Fish
Chulett
Leith
A.V. M
Bids for City Hall foundations and plans on display
Bids for the City Hall foundation will be exhibited at the city engineer’s office from May 12 to May 17 1808 The deadline for bids is 6 00 pm May 17 1808 and must be filed with the city clerk Details reference property note and contractors offer information contact addresses appear in the notice
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Tne
AIP
Oteloek Pom
ISOS
GE. der Ki
Prindle and AVerill Gasoline Household Goods Ad
Local ad lists gasoline and quick meal stoves refrigerators ice cream freezers window doors poultry netting and wire screen garden tools lawn mowers and hoses from Jackman Block offering a selection of household and garden equipment.
Celebration in Montpelier Honors Rear Admiral Dewey Victory
Montpelier celebrated Rear Admiral Dewey's victory with about 12 000 people and 4 000 Barre visitors. Delegations from Barre Norwich University cadets Williamstown band and Waterbury Citizens sang firemen and Knights of Pythias participated. The parade stretched about a mile with flags bunting lanterns and fireworks. Many mottos praised Dewey as Norwich cadets, Williams Town band and Waterbury’s Citiz band joined the procession. Fire district votes to buy hose house and lot, borrows 600 to complete the purchase.
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Montpelier
Dew
Barre
Clin Gordon
Knights of Pythias
Canton Vinton
Gordon
Board of Aldermen
Norwich University
Williamstown
Citiz Band
Waterbury
Dewey
Central
Vermont
East Barre
Opera House
Fire District
F. L. Sargent
Found Property and Keys Noted in Classified Notice
A fragment states a found item lot with an Odd Fellows charm and a bundle of keys. It asks the finder to claim at this office and to pay for the advertisement. Call at the office to identify ownership.
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Odd Fellows
Gene Er
Barre Street Plan Hearing Notice Across Dalbeer Land
City of Barre lays out a street from Washington street easterly across the Dalbeer land toward the cemetery hill and sets a hearing for May 11 at 1 PM in the City Council Room to consider the laying out of the street and land awards. Street Commissioner Vb. T. Corten and John N. W. McDonald sign the notice dated April 28 1808. Choicest line of chocolates advertised by LL. M. Averill at 45 cents per pound.
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Lo. Bolster
Barre
Washington Street
L. J. Bolster
Dalbeer
Hull
Tnder
City of
A.D
T. Corten
Johnn W. McDonald
H.C. Pxrversos
Ile
LL. M. Averill
Chas Johnson Advertises Up to Date Services at Main Street
Chas Johnson on 323 Nortil Main Street announces readiness to meet public wants with up to date services and products designed for customer convenience and satisfaction.
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Nortil Main Street
The Williams Typewriter Sale Ad
The Williams Typewriter ad touts best machine features including strong manifolder visible writing direct inker and no ribbon jamming with high speed for sale by the maker or agent.
H Arthur Camp City Agent Seeks Contact
H Arthur Camp of 46 Washington Street invites inquiries by call or mail drop card to discuss available services and prospects.
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Washington St
Misread Headlines Hurting Starlet Frostleigh
In a tense office scene Miss Frostleigh confronts a manager over cruel newspaper reports about her husband divorce, reduced allowances, a cab incident, a jealous blow, seventh husband rumors, and even misspelled name, while a separate comic strip about Wiggles figures with household chatter follows.
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Detroit Tree Press
Shadows of a Town's Humorous Fused Identities
In a New York Sun reminiscence, two men with former town roles and vague titles share a post-hurricane meal and old pride. A former governor’s aide called colonel and a shop clerk now known as “Say, you” reflect on past status, ending with lighter spirits as they part ways.
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Colon
Fowe
Breid Street
O Tong
New York Sun
Duties of Christian Life: Virtue Begins in the Soul
Cardinal Gibbons argues in the Ladies' Home Journal that Christian duties are not purely external. Virtue starts in the soul and outward acts express inner convictions, though external practice varies with environment. All, regardless of life, must perform daily prayers and acts of virtue and charity.
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Cardinal Gibbons
Ladies’ Home Journal
Aidan
Massilian Empire and Judas Burnings on Good Friday in Mexico
Mrs. Saray Y. Stevenson describes a 16th century Mexican Good Friday custom on the Plaza Mayor involving burning Judas effigies. The manikin bore the shape of the disliked figure and could vary by occasion. Rattles sold in the streets accompanied the ritual as public sentiment ran high. In 1563 the Judas figure was burned in Mexico under General Forey Napoleon I and M. Dubois da Saligny amid fierce crowd outcry.
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Saray Y. Stevenson
Masimilian
Mexico
Puella Mas
Stevenson
Judas
Plaza Mayor
General Forey
Napoleon I
M. Dubois da Saligny
Fashion dolls and Wanamaker’s early days in trade
A collage of antiquated curiosities from the Chicago Record and Pittsburg Dispatch notes. It recalls fifteenth century Parisian doll shipments modeling fashion, and John Wanamaker’s ascent from brick turning to an office boy, then starting a furniture business after earning modest early gains.
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Paris
Europe
Wanamaker
John Wanamaker
John
Unclear Boulder Use Described as Urine Receptacle
A fragment notes a boulder created as a urine receptacle and mentions risk of disease only through two paths: imperfect kidney action or careless local treatment of other ailments.
Wartime Recollections of a Soldier’s Homecoming
An old soldier recalls muster, departure, and the long wait for home. He describes his mother’s steady presence at the first camp and the emotional homecoming as he returns to a moonlit street and his waiting mother. The memory ends with a simple, poignant reunion moment.
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Mat
New York
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Short Street
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Main St
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Binghamton, N. Y
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