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Newspaper
Burlington Free Press
Location
Burlington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1900
Page
8
Numerous items report at least two weddings, births, deaths, transfers and incidents in Burlington area. Notables include the Baker and Blair families welcoming a son and a marriage in Essex, while ship traffic, bankruptcy filings, church events, and Masonic activities fill the week’s page.
University of Vermont young ladies staged a lawn performance of Much Ado About Nothing at Grass Mount on Tuesday evening. The cast featured Miss Batchelder as Don Pedro, Miss Goodhue as Leonato, Miss Ferguson as Benedict, Miss Tracy as Antonio, Miss Nelson as Leonato’s daughter Hero, and Miss Healey as Beatrice, with multiple other students in key roles and attendants.
Mr U1 Wil 95 received a fellowship from Columbia University to study Greek abroad leaving in August for Naples then Corfu staying until October. He then attends the American School at Athens for a year. Mr and Mrs B K Powell gave a reception Friday for senior class and faculty. The 105th annual Vermont Congregational convention will meet June 12 13 in Newport VT at 2 PM. railroad rates and Newport tickets available via programs. Canadian Pacific will sell round trip Newport tickets at one way fare. 8S L Bates Secretary of Convem awe.
Miss Minnie Jackman attempted to kill herself with chloroform at her brother Fred Jackman’s Shelburne Falls home early Tuesday. The dose was insufficient. she is recovering rapidly. A note to her brother spoke of joining her mother and grief over her mother’s death is cited as a trigger.
Manila June W reports Civil Commission members hear diverse calls on military and civil policy while General MacArthur’s civil authority gains public support. The piece also outlines Vermont National Guard target practice standards, range goals, and the progression from marksman to expert decorations with badges and medals.
A fragment from a coverage on post Spanish rule in the Philippines notes treacherous provincial appointees, lavish native officials, and investigations of judges over large sums. It mentions Gen Otts plans for municipal government, allowed voting delays, and Archbishop Chanelle backing friars. The piece reports a scout resulting in 200 Filipino deaths, 160 captured, 140 rifles seized, and American losses totaling nine killed and multiple wounded.
The June wedding of Miss Jessie Reynolds Start and Dr. James William Kidd occurred yesterday afternoon at the bride’s home in Junction City Kansas. The ceremony was at 3 30 led by Rev George Y Blisk in a small gathering of close relatives and friends with palms and flowers in the rooms. Afterward elaborate refreshments were served. The groom presented the bride with a sunburst of diamonds and pearls. Dr Kidd will practice in Junction City and the couple will reside there.
The adjourned quarterly conference adopted modified plans for the new chapel. The design removes the first story of stone and uses Potsdam sandstone trim. The first floor bathroom is removed, second floor balcony moves to the near side, second story rooms reduced by one, and the northwest tower becomes hexagonal. The third floor will not be finished.
In City Court Alphonse Beaudette testified he bought a pint of liquor at the Wrooski liquor agency on Tuesday and nearly got drunk from it. The bottle was produced half full and the agency denied the name Beaudette on its books. Beaudette, fined $5 plus $10.25 costs for intoxication, was released after his brother paid. An interpreter assisted due to language issues.
Mrs Snages contends airships are cigar shaped to minimize air resistance while Mr Snages agrees. The exchange underscores a practical design belief reported in the Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph.
James Cadron a New Yorker known as a horse thief who fled New York State was recaptured in Waterbury after earlier release from prison. Sheriff Vaughn of Clinton oversaw the pursuit with help from Muschantesville and Albureh. a reward offered by Sheriff Cunnings remains unsettled as Cadron’s case draws attention for prison outcomes and the theft of a horse traded for a mare.
James Cade Ron, just freed from Clinton prison in New York, was jailed in this city after a Waterbury arrest for stealing a horse and harness. The ailing mare and colt trade led to pursuit across towns. the thief, traced to Allen, then Waterbury where a warrant was issued. He arrived Tuesday night as the case drew state attention.
Obituaries report Miss Harrie Wadsworth of East Stampton who died Saturday June 9 at age about thirty. Also listed are notices for Mrs Rebecca M Clark who died in the city on June 10 and George II Ills-its death on June 1 with ages not clearly stated.
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