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Burlington Free Press

Location

Burlington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1890

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Vermont News Roundup Highlights Local Men and Events

Secretary Proctor’s son improves while Vermont towns report pension boosts, school aids, and public notices. Lamoille Whetstone mills burn near Evansville with substantial loss. Rockingham lists 1002 voters, up from last February. Mary Howe concert in Brattleboro draws large crowd. Clement aged over 114 noted in St Johnsbury Caledonian. Grand Masonic district sessions convene in Montpelier with multiple lodges named.

Windsor County Lippincott Raub Scudder Swinton Stone Orleans County A. B. Valentine Bennington California Lamoille Whetstone Evansville Pike Manufacturing Company Rockingham Hinesburgh Guy D. Boynton T. Woeedward United States Navy B. Hawley Mare Island Lamoille Lees Charles M. Niles Trinity Churcy Rutland M. H. Harris Worcester Mass Brattleboro Universalist Church Church of the Redeemer Chicago Harris M. Tinkham New York Vermont Antoine Jarvis Kingman Street St. Albans Hils Mr. Jarvis Ernest A. Morse C. FP. Morse St. Johnsbury Little Asenthey Mountain Mary Howe Miss Howe Paris Hler Marchesi Massachusetts Springfield Beethoven Club Boston Mne Mary Brodie Clement Peter Clement Goss Hollow America

Central Vermont seeks renewal of New London Northern lease

The New York Sun notes Central Vermont aims to renew its lease on the New London Northern railroad from New London to Brattleboro. Agents have been purchasing Northern stock in New London and Tolland counties, lifting prices from 120 to 145. The Northern line provides the Cateval road its only outlet to tidewater.

New York Sun Central Vermont Road New London Northern Railroad New London Brattleboro Central Presonat Northern Tolland Tidewater

World in Brief rounds up global events and incidents

The globe’s news summary reports Paris politics, Cuba, Canadian loyal addresses, and a Kansas family massacre discovery. It notes earthquakes at St Louis, a Boston fire, a Salt Lake City election shift, a Norfolk fishing loss, a Duke of Orleans Paris trial, and a Sioux reservation opening. Also included are bank fraud, rail accidents, and a violent assault in Baltimore.

Salamanca Cuba Canada Kansas Prairie Grant T. C. T. Crain Chamberlain Richard Croker Mitchell Mace Glasgow Nashua N. J Miami Manitoba St. Louis Honolulu Kani Ellis Bard Lincoln National Bank Lincoln Lampson Ohio Supreme Court Philadelphia and Reading Company North Ashland Boston and Lowell Boston Salt Lake City Northern Methodist Conference Colored Charleston N. C Munday Chamber of Deputies Andrew Carnegie Wittsburg Norfolk Carsmin Hanlan Duluth Minn O'Conner San Francisco O'Connor Joshua Saxton Urbana Cittoyen Brown Portland Henry Heebach Baltimore John Kelly Seebach Kelly Spreadi Ils Army Navy Blaine Tracy Fleming West Virginia Wilson Harrison South Dakota Union Athletic Club South End George Dixon Cal McCarthy Dr. Ball New York Evening Post Buffalo N. Y Post Cleveland Duke of Orleans Seine Paris Republic Louis Napoleon Boulogne Orleans Count de France Jacob R. Slater Binnewater Slater New York Ster Martha Robert Johnson

Trotting Association Moves to Remove Crooked Track Charges

The 15th biennial congress of the National Trotting Association opened in Burrato New York with Judge Johnston presiding. Prominent turf figures attended as the body suspended horses Nelson and Alorgon and barred Nelson Noble and Robins and their stables from tracks pending board review. Officers elected include P H Johnston president and W W Stowe second vice president. New York chosen for 1902 meet.

WF. L. Noble George H. Robins Stalions Nelson and Aleryon Board of Review Congress Dent. P. H. Johnston Lexington David Bonner New Nrki W. W. Stowe San Francisco New York

Westport Murder of Old Couple Over Money

Westport Kansas county reports a brutal murder of Ransom Floyd and his wife by a concealed assailant seeking their money. Floyd was shot and wounded, Mrs. Floyd shot thrice in the head and brutally killed. The killer, described as short and thickset with a shawl mask, fled after looting about 2500 dollars. A coroner’s inquest and sheriff’s inquiry proceed with a $1500 reward offered for the arrest and conviction.

Mrs. Floyd Floyd Lanefell Mooney

Banquet of Massachusetts G A R honors General Alger at Faneuil Hall

In Boston at Faneuil Hall the Grand Army of the Republic Massachusetts banquet drew a large crowd with remarks by Commander in Chief R A Alger Governor Brackett and others. Alger urged federal care for distressed veterans and families, declaring the demand for a services pension and justice. George H Tunis and Theoore A Barton attended, with Goodale honored for staff service. New department commander George H Inner and Arthur A Smith and James K Churchill elected to key posts.

Hay State Veterans General Alger Boston Grand Army Department of Massachusetts Faneuil Hall Ast Department Ioedale R. A. Alger Bracket Haile Hart George H. Tunis Theoore A. Barton Providence Lovett New Jersey Curtis Phode Island Morrill Adan Gen Alger Hart Gov. Brackett Goodale George H. Inner Arthur A. Smith Coleraine James K. Churchill

Patents Granted to Vermenters on Medicines and Trademark

Patents have been granted to Vermenters including Charles I Hewett of Brandon for a Viihan connection, to Richford Chemical Company of Lich ford for the registration of the word Stiffer ine as a trademark for tonite bitters and remely for nervousness, and the registration of the label for the same.

Charles I Hewett Brandon Richford Chemical Company Lichford

Week in Congress review of debates and actions

The Senate debated educational bills and treaty questions, including a reconsideration of the Samoan treaty and Edmunds's motions. House proceedings featured a pension bill, a temporary Oklahoma government measure, and rules debates, with a joint resolution praising Brazil and a call to invite Hawaiian delegates to Pan American talks.

Senate Blair United States Sherman Edmunds Pago-Pago Lsu Indianapolis Board of Wade Hour Oklahoma Biair Cannan Tmilunis Messrs Cannon and Bayne Pennsylvania Milla Texas Blownt Freorgin Rdmunds Utah Clair House United States of America Brazil Hawaiian Islands Dees pan-American Congress Washington J. Morgan Dorchester

Western Vermont Masons Annual Reunion and Election

The Western Vermont Masons gathering in Minpienrny Vermont featured an annual reunion and election of officers. A grand hall event drew about fifty couples in elegant attire, followed by a banquet and dance at Addison House. Pensions were issued to multiple Vermonters, listing names and towns across Rutland, Arlington, Manchester, Morrisville, and others.

Masonic District Vermont Montpeliey B. W. Braley Ureca Mountain Lodge Winooski Jodge Aurora Lodge M. W. George W. Wing W. Braley Gills TA NL Nicholson Minpienrny Vermont Maconie Press Edlwardt Woolworth Arlington Broddenes Thomas Babebit Linthid County Beowster Addison County D. Heonett Bennington County Siehotes Chitcondon Letuher Miltlebuey Ctvospinding Alfred RW Connover Manchester Seopening Gow Chewell Wolliare Whipple Manchestes Carpenter Withiad Lhbrehaldur Vaet Doraut Henry Minghilla Kennine Towtiatlas Olntaistee Walter FF Scott Bronles Charles Ro Ailend Maiehaven Weack Aotases Verio Thore Gentionin Piedmont Addison House Laydiord Jol Piggins Vernon Howard Iport

Prohibition Talks Echo Vermont Pro and Con Debate

The Boston Herald presents Vermont opinions on the prohibitory law with Col George W. Hooker and other leaders arguing for prohibition. Hooker cites low crime and strong public sentiment. others warn against high license and urge keeping prohibition, predicting incremental changes and mixed support among voters.

Boston Herald Varius Vermonters Free Press Georue W. Hooker Brattleboro George W. Hooker Vermont State Agricultural Society Vermont Hmorssbreeders’ Association Herald Vermont Burlington Ixterior Parker House Young's Boston Njien Levin, Fuller Neal

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