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Newspaper

Burlington Free Press

Location

Burlington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1901

Page

10

Weather and veterans notes from a fractured 19th century page

The month featured varied weather with cold spells, minimal precipitation, and periods of snow in a three day phase, followed by a mix of sun and clouds. Snowfall totals are unclear though some inches are implied. SONS OF VETERANS Division Commander Smith reports four camps this quarter with 11 members. division balance 177 dollars and camp balance 612.82 dollars.

Sons OF Veterans Smith

Vermont Rural News Highlights including Obituaries and Library Gift

In Orange County court a case faced by Mrs. Young regarding a fete payment ends with defendant wins on disputed points. Franklin A Hobart and wife celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary with family gatherings. A special town meeting approves $8000 for a public library and Main Street site, Kimball Public Library project moves forward. Local obituaries note deaths of Mrs. Curtis Carpenter, Mrs. Mary Beard, Mrs. J. A. Gray, and others. Community notices cover church ordinations, lodge elections, and upcoming lectures.

King Mea William ‘Tracy Hobart Waa Biizabeth Awit Anna Fish Mra Ro Ankell Rochester Jedward O. Hobart Windsor J. K. Hobart Bre. Tracy Kimball Fund Kimball Public Library L. Rowsten A. Burnham Annathirnham Lowh Marcellus Than Lebanon Curtis Carpenter Randolph A. Hobart Lemuel Richmond

Washington County notices and local obituaries

The passage records multiple Barre area notices including the death of Jessie Keith wife of John Pressly from apoplexy at age 41 a native of Longsides Scotland and arrival in this country 41 years ago. also Mrs George P Milne of Prospect Avenue dying of pneumonia with funeral arrangements noted. Additional items include local business changes such as Ba Cram purchasing the Whitehill grocery store in North Barre and a Barre Manor sales total of 7 24128 for the year ending Dec 1. other notes mention a Missionary invitation for Mr. Roberts an Aberdeen Scotland birth death notices and a divorce case in Orange County Court along with wedding and community updates.

Jessie Keith John Pressly Aberdeen Scotland Cram Burlington W. Chmimings Worcester Kiev Brian Roberte Church of the Ciel Thomas Brent Hoston Cloceke Philippines Roberts City of London Distriete Washington Tinwathon Islands Ehep Heberts William Denlo Lone Finest Ohitewakay Lou Therenee Corbin Repertoire Co Opera House Berlin N. 1 Orange County Nuno John al Tage Hiewits Ruth Beanery Page Volple Goweret Barre Onnnee Eity Off Fred Brossen New Hompshire Srie and Bros Montpelier Aberdeen Scotland William Imlah Imlah & C@o Imlah Marne James Meagher Mary McCarty Pace St. John's Church Aberdsonshire J. P. O'Neill Hannah McCarty H. Hale L. Wiswell Express New York Ciety Fiardwick J. A Walker Sherburne V. TV Wiswell Wriday

Local notices and community updates from Waltham area

Glee Lilly returns to Waltham next Saturday. Carr to Bull il. Dwight Cooledge recovers. Eva Dana to Montpelier. Rev G W Morrow brings temperance talk. Ladies Aid meets with Mrs Lewis Strong. W M Strong teaches North Calais winter term. Fire alarm at village school. fire in Ventilator shaft. minor damage. Many local families, schools, and shops noted. new milk carts planned. several visits and travel mentions. Community events include a chicken pie supper, entertainers, and a lecture by William Butler at the Congregational church.

Vive Agro Nichols Town Hall Lent Porte Tina Ubon Frank M. Lynd Chartes WH. Beckett New York Eorge Beckett Jerry M. Hutchinson Clarenin Chace Wiltore Northfield Kathe Coron Leon Ora Poor Montgeler Feminary Theron Grace Willlaingie Broonfeo Polly Glee Lilly Waltham Mass Congregational Church Hanynatn Olivers New Corporation Lomat Ir State Setioe Wis B. G. Webser Ampehire Cort Meade Gilman Montpelier C. O. Adams Lewis Nelt Frankin Dwinell Austin Saungv Ders Tre Bick W. F. Vail Burlington Paquin J. R. Wilson Barre Rutlind Florula Clogston Agnes Wilson Alen Fleury Ion Red Waterman Barre Haw Scranton George W. Martin James A. Erwin I. Wo Baer Miamontee Cage Cotter Boston Haw Dudkingy Montpotlor Creamery Ladies Home Circle A. J. Ladd’s Edward Moreport Winifred Foss Wells River Charles Ford Bristol Jame Tame Alber Benedict JL. W. Son James Price Hlunchard George West Henry Wood Vale of Randolph Lumstown Mawin Eldridge J. A. Thompson James McGraffin Warren M. D. Shattuck George N. Kew The Pulp Company Cord Daughters Hazel Mildred Henry Stearns Middlesex John Living Grip William Sargent Valentine Ston John Smalls St. Albans Huntington Roxbury Flaw Roberts Stanton John Moffatt Will Rattee Heath & Rice N. D. Rice Granville Eugene Flint William Keyes Ladies' Mite Society

Windham County Telephone Exchange Moves to New Quarters

Bellows Falls news notes a shift of the local telephone exchange to larger quarters in the Howard block on the second floor. Manager Burr, in service over a year, leads an expanded staff with Miss Church as chief operator and Mrs. Cook among bookkeepers. The article also mentions a California heiress claim, a four hour test of new electric lighting, the death of Dr. OW Church at 68, and John W. Church departing Bellows Falls for a Boston electrical post.

Lucius F. Reed Bethens Herman D. Stopkins Burlington St. Albans St. Johnsbury Northfield Mre J. A. Gray Lebanon N.H.L Mason &. Stone Manila Vine Marquis de Lafayette Daughters of American Revolution Amedlitbiriges Mary FP. Cum Nellie D. Hopkins Mary B. Pook Washington County Mount Sinai Temple Nobles of the Muse Hie Armory Hall Henator Dillingham OW. Whantiew Waterbury Brooks Post G. Alr Tuesley Eveating Comemainder TL. M. Hutchinson L. CD Goodite Michael Corry John Hirtel G. W. Ainsworth W. F. Waterman N. G. Peek Robert Cook Olive M. Wheelock Emma Waterman Wha M, Roberts Anna L. Worthing Daisy L. Pattees Mary J. Gallison Clara D, Fowler Duntey LL Pattee Ty LL. W. Stitney Boston Lamb L. G. Bille Cilale Russell Collins East Montpilier Telephone Exchange Howard Block Co. H. Burr Bellows Falls Burr Jennie Church A. B. Cook Migers L. E. Carruthers J. M. Flavin Carmen Burr Frances Fissell Hattie E. Smith James O. Smith Pennsylvania Electric Lght Company OW. Church Barker Street Mr. Church Westminster

Local notes from Windsor County and surrounding towns

Windsor County and nearby towns report visitors returning home and others traveling. Mrs Freeman returns to Groton after visiting relatives. Miss Rescoe visiting various places. Mrs Frown and Mrs Bullman tied to care duties. families travel to Boston and Rutland. Universalist festival planning, Baptist and Universalist Thanksgiving service held, literary meetings at library, Orrin Coolidge and Miss Mamie Watkins noted. Community suppers for Universalist Ladies held at Minnie Pay and Mrs Wardner homes. Wynn Rogers family arriving for Thanksgiving. Rogers returning home.

Freeman Tellier Groton Mies Julia Pel Kate White Enfield Nhs Gen Hurnham Boston Miss Rescow Ger Purenc Baifeld N. Ho Frown of Porthamnd Bullman Spriuiding Joafle Mdeonie Baptist Vestry Universalist Baptist Church Orrin Coolidge Mamie Watkins Rutland Universalist Ladies’ Society Minnie Pay Sarah Wardner

De Laval Dominates Buffalo Exposition Cream Separator Claims

A Buffalo Exposition dispute over competing separators highlights De Laval's claimed superiority. A Model Dairy engineer counters rival records as misleading, noting real work shows lower fuel use and stable performance.

Buffalo Exposition de Laval Buffalo Babcock U. S Model United States Exposit

Town Hall Dance Draws Few Attendees and Thanksgiving Movements

A town report notes the Wednesday evening dance at the town hall drew only about twelve couples. The text lists numerous Thanksgiving gatherings across Montpelier and nearby areas, with families visiting relatives, church plans for a Christmas tree, and local teachers resuming the school year. Various residents’ movements and small incidents are recorded, including a severe head injury to a boy, local social events, and housing changes as families travel or relocate.

Hon W. J. Carpents N. J Rice Butterfield Mary Hf. C. Farnaworth East Brainties

Rutland County News Notes and Local Updates

Rutland County items report school sessions starting with Miss Edith Thomas Miss Mary Sheridan and Miss Emma Capen in Rutland area. Residents moving and visiting including Bert Leonard and Joseph Nicklan homes. Services held and Thanksgiving events noted with various families visiting and traveling between Rutland Brandon Sudbury and Windsor. A new road project near the depot and local business changes are mentioned along with a brief health ad.

Oliver Nicklan Schenectady N. Y Edith Thomas Mary Sheridan Rutland Mhma Capen Jessie Thomas Brandon Bert Leonard Joseph Nicklan Hose W. F. Weeks Sarah Parrott Sisseton Myrle Barre George Green I. Whitint Parrott East Ora Goodale G. EB. Laird Phoebedolph Bert Baws Sargent G WH Windsor Churchill’s Plisge Nerthram Windon Berrison Wililand Newcomb Mary Smalley Sudbury James Gow Percaftard Ireathead

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