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Newspaper

Burlington Free Press

Location

Burlington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1900

Page

11

Wallace Circus Delights Burlington With Parade And Show

Wallace Circus drew a large crowd in Burlington Friday after a morning rain. The parade moved from Church Street to City Hall Park then to the tents. A full program featured elephants, hippos, camels, clowns, and aerial acts from the Nelson and Bork families, with Horace Webb and Miss Olga Reel among standout performers.

I Atel Tows St.aul Street Wallace Nelson Jopobuts Watt Bork Proncon Horace Webb Mise Mnew Fielmer Mariia Marl Laieback Misa Manele Miss Olga Ecw Kawars Nell Sr Witte Sweetey Mile Freneh Jiellit

Knott and Closson case adjourned in bankruptcy hearing

A continued hearing before Judge Wheeler involved Knott and Closson with witnesses from Waterbury Plattsburgh Williston and St Albans. Testimony covered cotton grain and stock dealings, with purchases, shipments, and speculative trades. several witnesses described loans and delivery arrangements as the proceedings adjourned for further testimony.

Wheeler George W. Deberville Snnott & Cloeson Bell Fife Waterbury Annette Plattsburgh Chengige Jams A. Fife Wiltes Kiort & Clorsen Oootten Mr Waterman Hocount Dales Meath Mo Preamery Aleeo Waterturs Montyece Tere Gurlington Savdigs Bank St. Paul Ober Jeli J. Arnett N. Y Krrott &Lossun Daadt Suny Knorr & Clos- Son Bratulehbaro Knott and Clarson Tle Jess W. FF. Whitney Williston Knott Kiott & Closson Pils Colton KB. J. Knott Whitney

Liquor cases settled after Saturday sheriff searches

Officials settled multiple liquor cases following Saturday searches by Sheriff Reeves. Justice Deherville and Justice Hawkins handled settlements including confiscation of bottled beer, fines, and seizure costs. Patrick Collings faced fines and seizure costs for liquor found on Pitkin Street.

Dunce George W. Deberville Champlain Street Deherville Solmon Melo Melo Pitkin Ecreet Justice Saberville Patrick Colling Collings Wee Corte Pines Coats Pala Vatrick Collins Neos Pitkin Steer Mierh Jude Hawkins

Public Schools Board Names Appointments for Next Year

The board of school commissioners released a partial list of teachers for the forthcoming year. It names principals and assistants across multiple schools including Adminis High, Valley Grammar, Math Street, Converse, and Archibald Street, with numerous classroom assignments and a few vacancies to be filled in the following days.

Board of School Commissioners Seleodota Adminis High School Isaac Thome Agsisian Iffle Moore Pivete M. Towle Atul Smith Anna M. Janey Annie Lo Sherburne Abbe I. Leonard Martin, Coffin George W. Breit AM. Valley Grammar School Minneip Miry KE. Wells Mrs. Bilenot Vilas Winfred M. Cocks Mary Drew Bertha TL. Thowes Adelle Lee Math Street Schoool Char Cornelia C Widerwood Bertha Hetlon Converse Aid Grat Mar Sirah AL Martine Maria B. Harty Clara M Lawrence Jennie M Matthews Nellie Burts Ih Primirs Chant B. Loomis Annis A. Smith Maude Rew Kawrence Thornes Anya Pe Moet Mary Bo Mage Ibers Meinte Minnie M. Barker Motion BE. Bates Helen G. Hendee Joseplane A Metis Ho O Josephne Me Kveres Emmi Peni Mary Russell Latha BK Gardner Derm Ray T Grime Mor Wate B. Millers Smith Anna Boren Mary BE Mistide M. Weeks Lida M Lanou Prances Mo Lewle Princes Agnes M. Milyneen kKindersweteny Mdith Mo Oukestra Allen C. Grammar Ti Intermediite County Ten Minnie A. Goedel Kicky L. Cedwert Ketele Mo Varoard Aduine Intermedbate Minama J Tie Man Aselatte Hla J. Carnes Mary A. Parnell Nellie Ayling Winifred By Rice Nellie W Hickok

Alcohol and Prostitution Cases Dominate Court Docket

Patrick Sheridan, known as the Jamai ca ginger drinker, released and rearrested, pled guilty to intoxication and was fined 31 plus costs and given twenty days in jail. He sought mercy claiming reform but received a stern sentence. A separate case saw Ada Bissette plead not guilty to prostitution. after a partial hearing she pleaded guilty and received a House of Correction term with added costs. A Canada-born defendant linked to a marriage case also appeared. A quip about calling a spade a spade closes the brief.

Patrick Sheridan Jamiaica Whoaas Toon Priday Nepaik Wiedicourt Sheridan New York State Iba Keeseville Port Kent Adi Green Ada Bissette Tnto House of Correction Macomber Canada Jonetiee Bissette Verison

Refunding Guarantee For Tar Syrup Bottle

The undersigned promise to refund or replace a Greene's Warranted syrup of Tar if it fails to cure your cold or rough. A recent bottle is to be provided to prove the linefae factory or money refunded. Names include Henderson, Taft & Co, Stearns & Co, J. Cate, W. P. Hall, H. Parker & Co, and others listed here.

Greene Henderson W.hottman Poston Braguana Thompson Foster Wilmington Del Jackson & Co., Manufacturing Chemists Indianapolis Ind

Canadian Charged in Windsor Watch Theft Case

Jeremiah Crawford a 226 pound man from Shefford Canada was arrested for stealing a watch in Windsor. He pleaded guilty in City Court and received a sentence just under one year with a remainder in the State prison. Crawford entered a store with others and stole the watch from clerk Andrews. The crime was witnessed and the watch identified by its owner. He waived exam in court. He was 25? years old and had prior jail terms.

Jeremiah Crawford Henin Shefford Canada Andrews Do ON Nicholson Witecor Crawford Sile Olson Waiterlio Andrews Veel Ite Iis Heyenreold Lie Gail

Prisoner Curtis Pooler Plots Escape From Vermont Jail

Notable escape attempt by Curtis Pooler, jailed for murder in Wasted ford area. He was found trying to cut through the jail window with a pocket knife from the prison supply. Sheriff Reeves recovered the tool and recovered two missing knives after questioning. No hearing yet in the case.

Curtis Pooler Chittenden Ok Deving Wastedford Poper Pooler Reeves Feild Prater

Vermont Council of Deliberation Holds Annual Session

The Vermont Council of Deliberation met at the Temple rooms for its 22nd annual session. Officers were elected and reports reviewed as Th Sayles Nichols and others spoke on 26 years of Scottish Rite Masonry in Vermont and the role of Masonry in civilization.

Brethren of the Masonic Ely Vermont Jeraqiem Hil, Bros Edwin BD. Washburne New York Plenty Stowell

Not a Dry Town Filings and Sheriff Seizures Highlight Saturday

Sheriff Reeves conducted liquor seizures across multiple locations including a drug store on North Street and Pitkin Street. Three bottles of whiskey and additional beer were taken from various premises as law actions arise from an injunction. A search at 176 North Champlain Street found a barrel of bottled beer.

Dee Sherif Reeves Wileley North Street Wineosk Cores Sherif Sarah Murphey Pitkin Street North Champlain Street Mo Murphy's Pinkin Street

Death of Mrs RR Clarks longtime Free Press compositor

Mrs Rebevat M. Clark aged 68 died at her home on Colling Blakely after heart trouble. A long time Free Press compositor, she left four grandchildren and was highly regarded. The obituary notes her industrious nature and community respect. A lodge ceremony followed with officers installed and a 31st degree exemplification by Vermont lodge members. Visitors from Portland and New York attended. Kent Knowlton of Danville ranked in the Boston University Law School class.

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Lawsuit challenges Champlain street assessments in Burlington

Brown and Macomber file suit for LL J. Mthionjolie aiming to halt city of Burlington officers from selling properties on Champlain Street. Pending in County Court at September term the case questions legality of curb and sidewalk assessments from 1886 and seeks to prevent sale, arguing assessments are illegal and excessive.

Chineery Brown & Macomber Ll. J. Mth Onjolnie Barington Champlain Street Sidewidk

Real estate transfers filed at city clerk office Linister

Quit claim deeds recorded Thursday involving the Ruthinde Canadian railroad and Burlington authorities. Transfers include land to the railroad from Fanny Derway and Joseph Derway, city of Burlington right of way at Lake View cemetery, and land from the Roman Catholic diocese of Burlington north of Thirty crossed by the railroad. Delia Fo and Nathan Spaulding also quit claimed land to the railroad. V A Woodbury sold to Charles I Rockwood a lot on Tuell street for 100 dollars.

Linister Ruthinde Canadian Railroad Tdividtads Prop Railroad Fanny Derway Joseph Derway Ruund Canadian Railroad City of Burlington Robert Roberts Tower Lake View Cemetery Diacese Threety Delia Fo Nathan Spaulding V. A. Woodbury Charles I. Rockwood Tuell Street

When Dreams of Home Warps a Woman's Mind

An uneasy reflection on marriage and motherhood followed by a testimonial for Doctor Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy for womanly diseases. A Ohio woman recounts relief from vomiting and a healthy baby after using the medicine, praising its healing effect and recommending Pleasant Pellets as a laxative.

Doctor Pierce Kattie Autiker Pat Street Alliance Ohio Raby Dr. Pierce

University Gymnasium Proposal Moves Forward at University

University students met President Batekham to discuss building a gymnasium. A dedicated fund exceeds $100 with partial city support. site options include near the current gun house or near Convers Dormitory. Plans outline a corner stone ceremony during commencement week and a multi purpose facility with gym, track, and viewing gallery.

Batekham Chiapel Fies Uity Brusteus Shire Bedi Convers Coronos Connie Mirtetes

Knights Templar Grand Council Elects Officers at Annual Assembly

The Forty seventh annual assembly of the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters elected officers last evening. Key positions were filled including Grand Commander Daniel Nicholson and Grand Master Edwin C True. The session included a detailed address on teepology and the subsequent installation of officers. Knights of Mount Calvary Commandery No 1 also conferred the Templar degree in a ceremony at the temple.

The Grand Council Uinetoek Jester B. Thomsen Daniel N. Nicholson Burlington Re BE Daniel Paveon Windsor Deeputy Sy Dan PL Webster Prattieth Birnoi Whipple Manchester Center Hird Silas H. Danforth St. Allanes William H. Bingstoy Middlebury Hdward V. Rose Rutland Grand Tre Gestern Wortren G. Reynolds Burlingson Tera Reardon Alonve Lewis Mortpeller Chore A. Calderybury B. Garand G. Patt Henry Ducksen Barre Charlee Willams Tellows Cinard St. Jolns Thanil Grand Colonet Royal Moet Ulyethtonta Daniel Poyseh Artisaen Uifticens Edwin Bo True Newport Most Tlnetrichs Thiniel Ss Dhwinforth St. Albans Williii TH Spooner Ofvleck Mount Calvary Commandery Krnighte Templir of Templar Waliua & Hunquet

Logs 75 Years Old On Pearl Street Construction

A damaged report notes old log piles used in Pearl Street construction and a water main project. Workers moved logs from six months to about 12 feet, describing how the removal affected the street and nearby pipes. Residents recall stone and earth materials shaping the roadbed.

Lebing Hioge Bryttre Furtaers

Increase in City Officials' Diligence Spurs Property Value Rise

The city authorities completed a year of superior service showing a $4,000 rise in real estate and personal property values. A comparison of the variation over the last years indicates notable gains, with an advertised list and unclaimed letters awaiting pickup at Burlington post office for the week ending late 5th.

Pere Torah Sohal Burclington

Marriage Solemnized In St Mary's Cathedral City Couple Then Head To Montreal

The marriage of George W. Buskes and Miss Mary Wish, both of this city, was solemnized Saturday in St Mary's Cathedral. Reverend Harrett performed the ceremony with Edward Pushes, brother of the groom, as best man. The couple were driven to the 1:20 train and, amid showers of rain, left for Montreal and other points for a ten day trip before returning to reside in the city.

George W. Buskes Mises Mary Wish Solon We Oak St. Mary's Cathedral Revid Harrett Edward Pushes Mikes Margaret Beathy Montreal

Information Wanted John Palmer Wren Press Inquiry

The Burlington press requests information on the whereabouts of John Palmer. A letter dated October from Diddley United States Consular Vancouver BC notes Palmer sought work in New York after leaving Canada, with family fearing he may have disappeared.

John Palmer Wren Press Diddley United States Vancouver USA Burlington Three Murlingtom George Bennett Palmer Palmer Ponada TNS Mir Palmer Mr. Palmer John Pallor Burlington Vielny Widen Vermont Nate New York Statem Inn

Community church debate on pastor tenure at Concord

Congregation at Concord debated whether Rev Ji Metcalf should continue as pastor for a fixed term or resign. Members favored a decisive future after much discussion, noting expressions of support from attendees and the need for clarity in leadership. Schools closed for a holiday week as teachers and students awaited easing of procedures.

Ji. Metcalf Uyilare Ion bin Eal Gonderd Beemod Yeurath Burlington

Allen's Foot-Remedy Promises Quick Relief

Patent medicine ad claims Allen's Moot-Rase cures sore feet corns and bunions while making new shoes feel easy. It sells through druggists and shoe stores with mail order available. Trial package offered by Allen & Olmstead Le Roy.

Allen Olmstead le Roy

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