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Newspaper

Burlington Free Press

Location

Burlington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1900

Page

5

Congressional caucuses yield delegates across counties

Returns from Saturday night caucuses in Chittenden and surrounding counties show Foster Page Powers and Hall winning delegate support for the first district convention in Burlington. In Rutland and Addison counties Powers and Page led, with divisional results including endorsements in Hyde Park, Shelburne, Manchester, and Bridport among others. Contested delegations in Richmond and Leicester noted, with Powers securing several county delegations overall.

Den Johnson Powers Hill County Burlington Chittenden Hon Shelburne Melegate Lutmoine W. Powers Eden Berkshire Pawe Franklin Col. Hall Bridport Gran Ville Hancock Addison County Rutland County Col Baker Castretun W Mendon Pnd Judge Powers Richmond Leicester Pags Poster Hall + Baker

Lamolie County Delegates Battle In Second District Caucus

In Lamolie County Johnson on June 10 amid heated primary rivalries between Powers and Page factions. Page supporters triumphed at the state convention and again in a local caucus with Page 285 to 200 power. Hyde Park Eden and Denie report large local turnouts and decisive margins for Powers. Porters and Pearls factional leaders Stearns and Pearl prominent in the narrative.

Page Johnson and Hyde Park Powers Eden

Huntington Republicans Elect Leaders and Delegates

Huntington Republicans met on Saturday electing Hon. O. J. Tomlinson as chairman and J. G. Norton as secretary. Delegates favored for States Attorney were 11 to 84 for Clarence Jerguson, with alternates named. Delegates for the State Convention and District slots were chosen, along with a Republican town committee headed by W. Norton and others.

Huntington O. J. Tomlinson J. G Norton Hiumund Clarence Jerguson J. Oc. Carpenter B. J. Brien G. W. Brewster K. A. Muller Hanks AH OW. Norton Morrill J. H. Brewster O. Gorton BE. Kenyon R. L. Delong Kenyon Beane Falley G. M. Norton L A. Taft Muniraville Ross L. Lelong T. Hh. Sweet G. W. Sayles J. Poater Burlington I RK. Strong F. D. Falley J. 8

Shelburne Caucus elects delegates to county and state conventions

In Shelburne June 10 Republicans elected delegates to three conventions with N R Miller chair and Hl Devette secretary. District delegates named include FL Geb Niardt W A Weed L C Ray and alternates. State convention delegates listed as Barstow Smith Roberts and others. Hinesburgh caucus favored Jo HL Allen with 15 votes to 108 for G D Leonard. ticket for Allen elected alongside several named supporters.

Shelburne N. R. Miller Chatrmin Hl. Devette Geb- Niardt W. A. Weed L. C. Ray W. J. Sheridan C. KP van Viiet J. J Collumer Foster Jy Paige Barstow C. Smith Roberts Biven W. W.tracy George H. Blair Baldwin P. van Vilet Hinesburgh Jo HL Allen G. D. Leonard Allen Wie CL J. Russell St- Then Frank Andrews Irving B. Byington Henry Page Edward Degree Edward Read Roger Lyman J. Carpenter Albert A. May

Franklin County caucus splits Page and Powers delegates

In Franklin County the republican caucus produced a Page delegation by a narrow margin and a Powers delegation with a one vote lead, selecting A. A. Marvin as chairman and BE. A. White as secretary. Delegates to district and state conventions were named with several alternates listed.

Franklin Cal Ala Hall Richairds A. K. Hlorskins KR. H. Brown Wee

Necessity and Hood's Sarsaparilla Promote Health

The ad asserts necessity of Hood's Sarsaparilla as a law of health to purify blood and strengthen the system. It features testimonials from John Mack of Oskaloosa Iowa and Mary A. Burke of Indianapolis Indiana praising vitality and reduced doctor visits. It also pitches Hood's Pills as a nonirritating liver cathartic to complement the remedy.

Hood Jonn Mack Mary A. Burke East Clair Street Indianapolis Ind

Berkshire Caucus elects Hall Page ticket over Straight Hall

In Berkshire on June 10 a Hall Page ticket won the republican caucus over a Straight Hall ticket by 88 to 68. N. P. Tad chaired the caucus, M. A. Mall was secretary. Delegates elected include M. A. Hall and others with Powers favored as second hotel delegate. In South Hero Power delegates to the district convention were BE Phelps and Juan Robinson. State convention delegates named F. W. Sears and Warren Hall.

Berkshire Hall Caunus N. P. Tad M.A. Mall M.A. Hall Wos Rubles AJ Th King Powers

Addison County Delegates Elect Page Delegation in County Primary

Addison County towns begin conenees and Page strength grows. Republicans elected a Page delegation to the district convention in Hancock and Granville. In Bridport delegates were TT Witheral AHH Howe and AO OW Wilcox chosen to select their alternates.

Middlebury Emalier Hancock Granville Bridort Witheral A. HH. Howe AO OW. Wilcox

Three Vermont caucuses pick delegates to district convention

In Rutland County on Saturday three caucuses chose delegates for the congressional convention. Castleton backed a Baker Page ticket 72 to 68 for Powers He ke. Mendon elected a straight Baker ticket. Tilmouth selected John Ty Ballard and Bartlett Stafford for Powers.

Rutland Castleton Mendon Tilmouth John Ty. Ballard Bartlett Stafford

21 Chinamen Caught Near Burke by U S Officer

Deputy Collector W T Thayer of Chatenugay captured 21 Chinese men in an abandoned North Burke house on Friday night. The group had waited near the Canadian line for days before being found on the American side.

Chatetugay N. Y Jame W T. Thayer Chatenugay North Burke United States Thayer

Rededication of Plymouth Viton church marks debt-free restoration

The old Viton church at Plymouth Viton was rehabilitated at a cost around 1200 dollars and rededicated in impressive services. Notables present included Alfred Sargent of Bridgewater who helped on the original building. A series of local incidents and health news are also noted, including a fall from a scaffold, a lightning near-miss, and a black canker rash outbreak in West Derby with several deaths and quarantines.

Plymouth West Derby Newport Bethel Cr. Cushing Leach

Delegates Favor Stafford in Local Congressional Ballot

The St. Johnsbury Republican reports 60 of 70 county convention delegates replying to a ballot card listing congressional candidates. On first choice Stafford leads with 39 votes, followed by Haskins 16 Plumley 8 and Dale 2. Second choice split close between Haskins 2 Plumley 19 Stafford 12 and Dale 9.

St. Johnsbury the & Publican Mr. Stafford Stafford Haskins Plumley Dale Col. Haskins Mr. Plumley

Paris and back on $200: a clever traveler’s note

A Cleveland Plain Dealer quote notes a traveler boasting how Paris and back can be achieved on $200 by understanding the system, with a follow up remark about skipping meals as the reason.

Paris Cleveland Plain Dealer

Page and Powers caucus yields Powers gain in New Haven

In Bristol and New Haven the Page and Powers factions clashed at a Republican caucus to choose delegates for the First Congressional district convention. Powers won with 273 to 174, securing a 72 vote margin. Delegates named include W. OW. Wilson and J. A. Haseltine, with W. A. J. Dumais among alternates.

Bristol Page Powers Dele Kates First Congressional District Mewe Qol J. A. Haseltine Enucus W. W

Local results show Foster gains eight votes and plots in state races

Foster gains eight votes with a Tuesday tie by Mr Moster and gains on Wednesday. St George Ferrisburgh and Waham carry votes. St George Newgates elected to state district and county conventions. Hinsdill named chairman Ishin secretary and Ishaan as delegates. County and district delegates named with alternates to be chosen.

Moster St. George Ferrisburgh Waham St. George Newgates M. AW. Hinsdill OW. Ishin Ey J. Ishaan Mo W. Hinsdill Qenty Lawrence Lown Eleeweus Hh Dk Tilley EB. L. Jeham

Caucus results shape Vermont Republican delegations

In Ferrisburgh the Republican caucus elected delegates to district and state conventions with Fos ter defeating the age faction 172 to 121. Allen chaired, Chapman secretary. District delegates named. Allen to lead state delegation. County picks aim to support Tuttie for judge probate and Donaway for state's attorney, plus pro Dillingham senators. In Waltham the caucus elected Sneeden chair and Day secretary with Foster supporters chosen as district delegates. Randolph bookkeeper named receiver of the Savings Bank. Lombard assists closing affairs and a small dividend expected for depositors.

Harvey Neweton J. S Carter M. Allen CL. I. Collins Noble Delane FE. W. Tuttie New Haven Jaume Donaway W. OF. Dillingham United States Waltham Vergennes James Sneeden H.W. Day Win. Tatt Frank Preston Randolpit Bank Randolph Start Chelsea Ho Maxham Bromfret Randolph Savings Bank

Vermont Congregationalists open two day statewide convention

Newport June 1 The Vermont Congregationalists opened their two day convention with a small attendance from fly churches represented by pastors and delegates. Moderator C B Seymour presides. various committees report on ministers relief funds education grants and postor disputes. The women’s union holds its annual meeting with officers elected and addresses on Cuban education and frontier life. Edward McCabe is arrested nearby for attempted murder on a Frenchman Fernando Blanchette.

Newport Vermont Paltora Delecates C. BR Seymour L. Bates Winoosht Henry L. Bailey Mildietown Springs H. J. Kilbourn Bradford Fairbanks Board of Relief of Ministers Fairbanksa Board of Education DM. Camp EL J Gale Island Pond Methodist Conference BK. Phillipe Weat Committee On Interdenominational Comity Vermont Chronicle Bogton E. EB. Herrick Milton Ith Woman's Home Missionary Union Methodist Church George West Heoury Pairbanks St. Johnsbury Mire Eimerson New York American Missionary Association J. Johsbury Mir. Polke Johnsbury Mira Morse Rollins College Winter Park Fpla Mish Hartin Vlusea Miss Morse Utah Miss Emerson A.M. Ay W. Y. Puddefoot Frontier Iife Lady Workers Vermont Domestic Missionery Society Edward McCabe Guildhall Fernando Blanchette McCabe Blanchette Norton Couticook Flo M Be Capt. Randall MccCabe Middlebury Frank Bora Vergennes Guil- Blanchette N. Bush Montreal Vanther Bennington

Mrs Pinkham Encourages Women to Write About Health

A bold notice promotes Mrs Pinkham as the authority for female health. It asserts every woman may write freely to her for guidance under her personal supervision and care.

Mrs. Pinkham

Pinkham’s Compound Promises Relief for Women

An advertisement boasts Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound cures a million women and relieves pain across neighborhoods. A separate item reports Judge Thompson in Newport and J H Thompson’s health concerns amid a fragile recovery outlook.

Lydia E. Pinkham

Massachusetts Mutual Accident Association Gains Popularity

Insurance inury protection grows as people seek accident coverage. The Massachusetts Mutual Accident Association of Boston leads in progress with liberal provisions and reasonable rates. J. G. White, on George Street, listed as their Harlington Agent.

Massachusetts Mutual Accident Association Boston Mass Siate J. G. White George Street Harlington Ady

Convention City Ready as 1900 Republican Meet Opens

Philadelphia prepares for the 1900 Republican convention with the Waldorf Hotel Walton as headquarters and rooms booked for key delegations. The West Philadelphia hall seats up to 16 000. transportation and telegraph facilities are expanded. committees begin meetings on Wednesday while arrivals from Maine Connecticut New York Michigan and others gather for the event.

Behoylail Llotel Wal Fon Comaut Convention Philadelphia University of Pennsyivantes National Romantice Dietie Co Working Western Union Postal Telegraph Companies Associated Press National Committee Press Committee James N.ilson Delaware Cuba Eantesis Penneylvania United States Scranton Morivan Aetar Alabama Tielaciare Shourtia Uret Tovi@tana Pennsylvania Texas Nirge Delaware River Academy of Muelle Josephh. Manley Maine Atlbusender Mexico Clayton Arkansas W. B. Heyburn Idaho J. H. Ashton Washington Richard C. Kerene Missouri St. Louis Ambassador Clayston Hann

Vermont Sons of Veterans Encampment in Bristol June

The Vermont Division of the Sons of Veterans and Ladies Aid societies announce the seventh annual encampment in Bristol June 17 to 21. The program includes division council, credentials, receptions, ceremonies, parade, and entertainment, with a public pleasure trip on June 21. Division Commander Morse offers thanks and encouragement in the closing order.

Bristol Ladies’ Aid Societies Vermont Sons of Veverina Ladies Aid Societies J Sons of Veterans Jiineith 20H Siet Courcil Sreaston Sons of Veterans and Ladtest Aid Society Sone of Vetereans VO Hall Ang Gh Aid

Vermont Academy Announces 2nd Anniversary Events

Bellows Falls Vermont June 10 The 2th anniversary of Vermont academy will be held from June 17 to June 19 inclusive Sunday June 17 the sermon before the graduating class will be delivered by Rev Howard Wilbur Ennis of Brooklyn New York Tuesday evening June 19 the address he

Man's body found in river. missing husband identified

A workman found the body of Maj. Seth Jetson, missing since Saturday, in the river near a granite shed. Sheriff Bancroft identified the deceased by a brown derby hat. initial theory cites a fatal fall from a river wall following a Saturday night absence. Mrs. Johnson, wife of the deceased, was notified of the tragedy.

Montpellier Wil Peon Hrothers Taylor Street Japonnet & Telly Bancroft Seth Jetson Kent Street Johnson Johannott & Hall Ryle & McCormick D. T. Donnelly Mrs. Jonson Offeer Banecroft

Allen's Foot-Ease delivers cooling relief for sore feet

Shake Allen's Foot-Ease into shoes to ease swollen hot and tired feet. It relieves ingrown nails blisters and callous spots and calms bunions. Trial package free. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for six cents. Allen & Olmstead Le Roy New York.

Allen &. Olmstead le Roy

Autopsy Finds Local Man Died By Drowning

Me John son was found dead with no foul play suspected after an autopsy by Chariton and AL 1 Mikey. The official cause is drowning likely after slipping into water while alone. Family members are traveling to attend a funeral scheduled for tomorrow afternoon.

Lefont Chariton and AL 1 Mikey Me Jomeson

Judge Thompson Very Ill in Vermont Supreme Court

Reports say Judge Thompson of the Vermont Supreme Court lies critically ill in Newport after typhoid fever contracted during infection. A Montreal physician arrived to examine him and noted signs of potential recovery remained unlikely.

Newport Sindge J. H. Thompson Supreme Court Nls Trasburgh Peumont le Tudge I Th Thompeso Supreme Court of Vermont Wis

Ripton Caucus Ends With Mixed Results in June Vote

In Ripton, Midlebury, June 1, a party caucus produced a split showing both sides backing different candidates. Foster led in one faction while Page supporters claimed victory in another, amid debates on area sales and local figures including Megat and Charny.

Midlebury Lit Foster Ie Megat Charny Joe W. Beker Hime Fisk E Stow

Fifty Years Married Henry Farrand Celebration in Barre

Mr and Mrs Henry Farrand marked their golden wedding at Mrs A Heath’s home in Barre with family present from Orange Center Barre Montpelier and Colchester. Guests included relatives Miss Hannah Mayo and Mr Fred Mayo. gifts totaled with wine and a large cake dinner and a poem for Miss Bertha Pike Calor. The couple married June 4 fifty years ago in Colchester.

A. Heath Washington Etree Parnes A 4 Fartsharn Orange Center Owl Burt Mre J. Stone M Farrand Learned Plain Patrereon White Barre Mike Care Mike Care’ Rie Patreand of Montpelier Faerand Parrand Harry Hannah Mayo Fred A. Mayo Alten Mrsrand Mra Farrand Bertha Pike Calor Colchester

Sprained Ankle Quickly Cured Says Geo Cary Editor

Geo B. Cary editor of the Guide in Washington Vo says a severe ankle sprain was quickly cured after trying Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He reports relief began with use and a complete cure soon followed, with a guarantee available at all druggists.

Whedon National Bank of Geo BE Cary Guide Washington Chamberlain

Alumni events and college schedule outlined at Montpelier academy

The program lists an alumni prize speaking contest on Wednesday and a Christian associations address by Rev Wallace Butterick in the evening. Graduation exercises and a Dartmouth president address follow on Thursday morning. The day includes an anniversary dinner and annual baseball game with the academy and Washington, with board meetings and pensions noted for Soldiers Home in Bennington.

Mason S. Stone Montpelier Wallace Butterick D. D Albany N.Y William Jewett Tucker, DD Dartmouth College Academy Washington Board of Trustees Vermont Joseph A Viet Hooper Bennington

Burlington High School Wins Northern Vermont Cup in Baseball

The Hedmound High School team defeated St. Albans at Athletic Park Friday afternoon to claim the Northern Vermont High School Athletic Association cup. Morgan starred on the mound though last innings lacked support, while St. Albans pitched well but could not match Moerran. A reception and dance followed in the evening in honor of the visitors.

Hedmound St. Albans High School Athletic Park Burlington Boys Morgan St. Albans Hateh Moerran Northern Vermont High School Athletic Association Burlington High Sirene Gicat Surcesay

Also Mentioned on This Page

Foster and Page Leaders Chitten Lamoille County Hyde Park Denie Chittenden County E. C. Mower Shelburne Caucus Jon Allen Franklin County W. C. Marsh H. W Baker New York State Putnam of Barnard Putnam Hen Sam Goodrich Parker Burbank George Goodrich Congressional Outlook Wal Tham State Affairs New Piven Republican Cousus Dent A. P Roscoe J. BR. Bottum J. A. Caldwell G. , Flint F. KB. Rowiey St. George and Waltham M.F. Allen Dillingham Congregationalists Coynte Mt. Anthony Burt Brothers Frank Miller Cutter John Treston Donaway Trai Ladour Woodstock Bacheller J. C. Enright G&g Buckney John Wool Griswold Mr. Griswold Isaac Pratt Judge Thompson Hiliourn Mas Mick Fla Dache Bowe Convention City Walton Mittee Vermont Sons OF Veterans Brothers Aistera Iri Morse Bret Green Mountain Vermont Academy Seth Johnson L. H. Thompson Ripton Allen Mr. and Mrs. H.M Farrand Standard Oil Company Eet Teveland Plain Dealer Telles H. C.humphrey Church St W. P. Dillingham Swan Marie, Todd & Bard Fulton Street Montpelier, Vt
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