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Burlington Free Press

Location

Burlington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1900

Page

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Vermont Local Items of Interest From All Parts

A compact roundup from across Vermont highlights community notes. Local clubs, school events, and civic briefs are listed, with small-town happenings and public notices sparingly noted.

News by Count and Special Correspondents

The report notes coverage from Winooski Valley Villagesworth Inland Passumpei Otter Dak and White River shores, with special correspondents detailing regional happenings across multiple locales.

Winooski Valley Villigesworth Passumpei Otter Dak White River

Addison County Sees Budget Strains Amid Nonresident Drain

The Addison County report shows a town budget deficit with a total of 13,008.46 to be provided for, due to higher poor expenses and nonresident outflows. Liquor agency sales rose to 2821.51 with 256.26 last year, and the grand list stands at 19. DL. several local officials report pension delays and unsettled tax figures as residents depart for other towns.oved by several deaths and community notices, including Mrs. W. C. Cooper Guile and Martin, 18, with obituaries and local schedule updates.

Mets Yaer Jackson Tle Tho Sildo Warabist Erndors Tempet W. C. Cooper Guile Sage Durell Wy Lymin the Baptist Cavendish Bridport

Bristol Notes and Local Happenings in Late February

The Bristol column reports deaths in New York, births, illnesses, and social visits. Local residents include Marsh, Wood, Page, and Lawrence. town meetings, electricity debates, weather, and school activities are noted along with several marriages and moves.

Wolizabeth Holmes Leads Student Exercises at Ferrisburgh

The report notes Miss Wolizabeth Holmes of Charlotte Joseel presiding over a school event with March 2 exercises that engaged attendees. Other items mention Mrs Henes Meni’s death in Middlebury and a burial at Myer eroel cemetery Bridport, plus local weather and a farm purchase.

Wolizabeth Holmes Charlotte Joseel Dietriot News Mies Peles Fe Burlington Igh Promian Walker Withorp Goodwin Place Henes Meni Middlebury Myer Eroel Bridport Vilage Ton Cornwall Miller T. Sutebinsen Eva

Bennington County Town Reports Oversize Debts and Wood Industry

District records show over twenty residents in the COUHEY Whe area and large land holdings in Dorset and Woodford. The selectmen report all obligations issued in the year were spent, with liquor tax revenue totaling $590.70 more than the prior year and sales slightly down from last year.

J. Gi, McCullough Loch Glistenbory Ac Tigton Sundertallad Dorset Jetin Pivan Beaebingete Whowtee Gores Pert Amd Winehal Bn Siam Lindower Woodford Selectmen Feolite

Silver wedding in Chittenden County at their Moet Allen home

Rev and Mr A O Spoor celebrated their silver wedding with a small gathering of about seven relatives and friends. Among guests were Mr and Mrs Smith of Nashua New Hampshire. A list of names from out of town appeared for the pastorate letters.

A. O. Spoor Moet Allen Street Lord Hend DL Vandew Eet Mepride Horton Onge Noeh Louis Mongeon Joseph W. Lavin I Muneon Mongeon Ttugh Finnegan Alfred Villemaire A. Graves Plath Gokey O'brien Allard He W. Brown Joseph Mongean

Essex Junction Horse Found Dead Allegedly In Custody Of John Ashley

A horse found dead in Leroy Johnsons yard near Essex Junction last week has been linked to John Ashley on the presumption it died from exposure and neglect. Authorities report conflicting details and a continuation on another page.

Leroy Johnson John Ashley

Workman Hurt In Building Tear-Down Accident

A laborer fell while tearing down a building and suffered a crushed skull. Emergency crews transported him to a hospital as investigators examined the scene for cause and safety violations.

Granite jail ceiling collapse injures worker in Vermont

Montpelier March 7 A granite ceiling in a Barre jail corridor cracked and fell as workmen removed plaster and slate. George Cayhue, knocked from a kneeling position, suffered a severe head injury and crushing injuries from a fallen ladder while contractor Churchill supervised precautions. Doctors feared paralysis but Cayhue remained conscious.

Thie Glave Contrac Churchill George Cayhue Witka Caylie Hadder Chandler Guy Lytae Hart Synavetitie Thyessurgne Tne

Northfield Considers New Plan for Liquor Regulation

Northfield may create a town liquor agency to regulate sales. A public meeting Tuesday examined advisability and procedures, including licensing all vendors and printing agency names on purchase tags. The plan aims to ensure accountability and fund city needs.

Northfield Jetsons Dora Tay

New Passenger Engine Ordered for Bennington and Rutland

A new passenger engine ordered by the Bennington and Rutland railroad arrived for shipment. Built at Brooks Linemaker Works in Dunkirk New York, it features advanced boiler and drive wheel design, with a 24 foot length and plans to run fast routes between Bennington and Troy. The Vermont project marks the largest engine in state history and will be delivered to the Rutland line in the coming weeks. Washington County Court opened with cases and several trials delayed due to illness among attorneys. The central case Daniel McGovern versus Central Vermont railroad was postponed to March 19.

Bennington and Rutland Ruthand Benington and Ruland Aken Ealmel Everromie Cervier Vermont Nota Aed Troy Anid Atin Ruthin Read Solpaien Crick Washington County Cout Montpelier Mareh Washington County Judes Om Thattleburg A. W. Witters Albans Daniel McGovern Central Vermont Railroad Ty Court Mr. Witters M. Wilde J. T. Senter

Death of Mary B. Kinsley of Bennington March 7

Mary B. Kinsley of Bennington died early this morning after a three week illness. She was among the town and county’s oldest residents with notable lineage to Deacon Joseph Bingham and Patriot Jedediah Dewey. She served in charitable work, taught at Hampton Institute for colored pupils, and was longtime treasurer of a local church society. She leaves a sister and other relatives.

Bennington Mareh Mareh. Kinsley Ihence Fae News Dea von Joseph Bingham Chametmont Mass Iit Pres Marie Parton Jededian Dewey Fhampton Institute For Ike Boston Ple Cong Mabehuren Wits Sears Fece

Vermont Town Officers and School Plans At Town Meeting

Readable town meeting notes list officers elected across multiple towns including Hardwick Richmond Jericho St George Johnson Morristown and Wilmington. Votes set taxes to 1.4 percent and 1.5 percent for town and school expenses. library funding and new school buildings discussed.

A Week in Congress on Porto Rico and Currency Debates

The article reviews congressional action including a over two million dollar appropriation for Porto Rico and a Senate passage of the Hawaii government bill after an amendment. It notes congressional delays in Alabama election contest discussions and Quay related exchanges, with leaders like Teller and Carter of Montana involved. The conference report on the financial bill was approved in the Senate, and discussions on Philippine issues continued.

Porto Rico Hawaii Senate Alabama Teller Coteria Pari Rico Momar United States Senate Carter Mentana Tquay Pyre Hank Indian Sai Butier North Caroline Thade Apeeches Nanelat Oer Mr Tuley Toxoe Speaker Blender Avey Ab Hilte Simon Montana Corbett House of Repreventative Aldrich Robbins Lodge Massachusetts Philippine Wrestien Harmer Pennsylvania

Death of B. G. Shaw Father of Iowa Governor Shaw

Morrisville Wisconsin March 7 189? Funeral to be held Friday for Barnabas G Shaw father of Gov L M Shaw of Des Moines Iowa who died after a shock His wife second marriage two sons Gov L M Shaw of Des Moines and Dutha Wy Shaw banker at Manila Iowa and other relatives mourn his passing The funeral will be held Friday at 1 PM officiated by Rev M Siddy with invited ladies of J M Warner society in attendance

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