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Newspaper

Burlington Free Press

Location

Burlington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1901

Page

11

Death of C. A. Sumner Recalls Burlington Banker

Obituary recounts the sudden death of Charles A. Sumner, longtime Burlington banker and community figure. It notes his service as cashier and official in local banks, his role in City affairs, and mentions surviving family including a widow and two daughters, with a brief nod to his early life and career in Burlington.

Charles A Elisha Summer Wessling Pe Iybei Matias Trestiy Pittefeld Sumer Wwe Emily Wb Surner N.Y Ani Peenite Pss Ribera Mr. Cale Ciehaer Bank of Burlington Suouner Tert Vaan Siklet, W Or & Co Piret Neial Bank Mertwnte’ National Bank Dune National Fork Lawrence Rais Bunter Iis Bank of Burlteton Mhureh Jul College Streets Vitet National Tank Sumner Bank Anit Diepire Valveraal Eortivenes Sinner

Meeting of Ministers Discuss Theologic in Subfreta

Members of the Winooski Association discussed theology and Christology with Roy G. Glenn Atkins and several ministers present. The group adjourned after a full day of debate and planned further study, with attention to a forthcoming booklet on Christology.

Winooski Association Siubfreta Cotatyesathette Mina Emerton Aaros Intel Gildin Atkins Gerahl Beard Betenmenee Bevney Voock Tyre Furtey Perth M. Ly van Ness Roy G. Glenn Atkins

State Board of Health Officers Re-elected and Committees Appointed

The State Board of Health re elected officers for another year and named committees on feverage labor and other duties. President Covverly and Secretary Stiles head the board with Stiles and Stiles as labor committee members. Health officer for several counties named among Windsor and nearby towns.

Cyverly Ruthond Siiles Helton Ed. Hiss Biles Stiles Cywerly Walnon Heal Giagtele Prinklin Grleane Caledonia Poe Wverly Waorhbietun Cy Hee Fa Windsor Jie Holton T

College Street Church Society Elects Officers at Annual Meeting

The College Street Church Society held its annual meeting Monday evening electing officers including President Wheeler and Vice President Mrs. Telnet. Treasurer Albert Iasetman and Secretary Mire W Pow were chosen along with several committee members. Delegates were appointed for upcoming activities and plans to send eight students to the Line Normal School in Marion, Iowa.

College Street Church Society College Street Fred Owls Wheeler Ji View Uh Telnet Fire Peertary Albert Iaetman Penelinige Mire Wpow Pertoba Dwiehstoreen A. Dok Sovial Mies Mabel Mather Laboy Sabin Yo Ploge Wes Line Normal School Marion Ata

Burlington to Host Lumiere Plant Investment Plan

Manager FJ White of Lumiere North American arrives from Paris to outline a $100,000 plant project in Burlington. The plan would create about 100 jobs, exempt from taxes for ten years, and involve ground works, architecture, and potential renovations at Flower Park for workers’ amenities. The firm aims to use American materials where possible and will consult local builders and architects to begin foundations soon.

White City FJ. White Tumiere North American Company, Limited Jeome Paris Vian 'Ness Burlington Ana Witeh Thi Amerian Lumiere & Co Lyeranen Toms United States Craidia Ambontreal Denver Bob Waite Muribogtent Pian Moore Pridbalts Archite Fuailders Sande Rane Theard Park Cane Odoyaedd Burtington Gina Brotet New York Firma Dea Whit Ds Talern Ae Frase Flower’ Park Mero White Prine Fortory Burlington Dort Earehadbaut

Death of Dr H R Wilder Franklin County physician

Dr H R Wilder longtime Franklin County physician died at his home on Volard street. Cause of death listed as tuberculosis of the stomach and intestines. Born October 2, 1848 in Bethlehem, he studied at New Hampton and later attended the University of Michigan. He spent last winter in California for health reasons and had shown some improvement in July prior to his death.

Franklin County Willer Volard Street Cidifornia Romeo Winer Bheldion Marriot

Tuttle Elixir Endorsed for Family Health in 19th Century Ad

A testimonial praises Tuttle's Elixir as a universal cure for a range of ailments from broken tendons to rheumatism. The ad insists the product offers genuine relief, warns against “so called Elixirs,” and links the elixir to Dr. See Tuttle of Beverly Street Boston. It also references the physician’s career and community roles in Swanton and Vermont medical societies.

Lama Napressio Tuttle Colle See Tuttle Beverly St Boston Mass

Grain prices surge as feed costs rise and futures climb

A late 19th century market note reports grain prices and feed costs advancing, with corn and wheat leading gains. Prices for other grains lift despite lower aftereffects as buyers anticipate continued demand. The piece notes November practices and potential shifts in feed value, highlighting higher prices across corn, oats, and wheat.

Shooting Contest Among Second Battalion Guard Teams

Second Battalion of Staff Guard plans a shooting contest among its companies. Teams from Rutland and Branden will compete on home ranges with matches on Memorial and Labor Day weekends. The event features about 12 teams, with winners earning a special prize and possible repeat shoots.

Ruthond tHlergold Olan Palward Dyer Vie Fauy Rutland Branden Petite Ieee Tovme W. Sitter Burlinaten Stadt Branden Ecomipeuntes Es Hanting

Unclear item on stable blankets sale and prices

Fragmentary notice mentions stable blankets priced at 1.25, burlap binding neck and unclear details. References to locations and names are garbled, with phrases like Ming ty, Phacar's, Burhiog- Von. Ambiguous OCR text limits concrete facts.

Krity Ins Mingty Phacar's Burhiog- von

Burlington Clinical Society Elects Officers at Evening Meeting

The Burlington Clinical Society held an officer election and annual address by President M C Twitchell. New officers include Dr M C Twitchell as president, Dr HH Watkins as vice president, and Dr C K Johnson as secretary treasurer. The treasurer reported a sound balance. The session featured discussions on early diagnosis, prophylaxis, and potential reorganization into a county medical body. a committee was tasked to report at the next meeting.

Thurlington Cinial Society Offics Cor M.C .Twitchell Platt Sherham Varney Charlotte Kwitchell Willard Wheeler Mosyoney Burlington Churbeton Clinical Society Chittenden County Medical Bully Vernacait State Medical Society Canninly Ou Eletics

Advel Hd Letters In Week’s Burlington Post Office List

A list of names appears under WOMEN'S LIST and MLNS LIST in the Burlington post office notices. Included are Mrs. P Butler Miss Zillah Tritton Miss Cora J Usuaty Miss Mure ignos i Mrs. Batie Leonard Miss Khatiton Martin Miss Minnie Melay Miss Saray fell Miss Mary Read Miss Maury Winslow Mrs. A B Wood The American Life Ins Co Northwestern Life Ins Co and many others appear in the mixed roster of addressees and recipients.

P. Butler Zillah Tritton Cora J. Usuaty Mure Ignos i Batie Leonard Khatiton Martin Minnie Melay Mise Saray Fell Mise Mary Read Misa Maury Winslow A. B. Wood MLNS LIST

City Aldermen Discuss Abatement and Site Plans

Regular meeting notes routine business as Aldermen consider tax abatement, appoint committees to study tax relief, and discuss for a proposed isolation hospital site on North Avenue. A street petition and fire safety concerns are also recorded with committee timelines and adjournment.

Mets Waal D.C. Bhiw Legals A. I J. Beaupre Beneh Alde Trata Jason Shen Germato Honupre Darrows Otter Treet Put Union Aid Wiilturd Wilbird Street JL Cratin Owen

Smuggling Ring Suspected Along Neuse River And City Plans

Officials report a suspected smuggling operation affecting nearby towns and rivers, with Chinese entrants allegedly using river routes to reach Vermont and New York. Police claim arrests have risen and authorities are tightening surveillance, issuing licenses and coordinating with multiple departments to curb illicit crossing and related crime.

Strong Woman Regains Health With Dr Pierce's Prescription

The text touts Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as restoring health to weak women. It claims cures for uterine and nervous ailments, improved appetite, sleep, and weight gain, citing a testimonial from Mrs Denma of a town in New Jersey. It promotes Pleasant Pellets for constipated or irregular bowels as a companion remedy.

Pierce Tina Tr. Denma Ust College Street Fowkaninville Teree Dr. Pierce

Stannard W R C Elects Officers at Annual Meeting

The Stannard W R C held its annual meeting on Tuesday with officers elected for the coming year. The group gathered at the church for the short business session and then held a social hour. Names of officers include president Mrs Atlat At Shlue View, chaplain Mrs virile Tones, and treasurer Mrs Lottie siihiies, among others.

Darth Suan Wemons Atlat Hanis Atul Potts Pers Lottie Siihiies Mis Isha Hewes Gauriy Hague Hermes

A Woman Faces Peril At Winding River Sluice

A Wisconsin woman from Lime Ridge narrowly survives a wanted tale of danger with a singular escape route. The description details a perilous event heard by Mia Hine and echoes the era's dramatic melodramatic framing. The lingering tale connects to a sensational account featuring local names and a feared fate, reflecting risky encounters and cautious survival.

Mia Lime Ridge Wis Aputlis

Troops Depart as Food Poison Scare Hits Home Front

A garbled dispatch references military movements toward the Philippines and home front anxieties over tainted provisions. Names of places like New York, Wallingford, and Vermont appear amid mentions of officials, clergy, and a broad wartime context, with several personal names intermingled.

Fragmentary OCR Note of Names and Values in Washington

A garbled OCR fragment lists names and figures at Washington and Plinesurgh with mentions of Deadee Vernont, increases, restorations, and prices such as $2. The text is incomplete and several items are unclear, but references to locales and monetary amounts suggest a public notice or listing.

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