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Newspaper

Burlington Free Press

Location

Burlington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1900

Page

10

Franklin County Court Opens Spring Term With Second Trial

The Franklin County Court opened its spring term with Judge Thomas H. Anderson presiding. The most notable case is the second trial of Don Howe, convicted of a Richford bank robbery, awaiting Supreme Court review. Local attorneys from multiple towns attended, including Tupper of Fairfield and Pursel of Indianapolis, noted as Indiana’s oldest native.

St. All Judge IL Th. Hompcont Irasbureh Modern Anderson Berkshire St. Albans Slort W. Hamilton Benham Fluke's Church Donh Owen Supreme Court Aig Barios Poalrehilds PS. Tupper Fairfield Laddelthods Swanton Jo Alint Montgomery

Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy advertisement claim

In a bold promotional notice the Dr David Kennedy Corporation offers free trials of his Favorite Remedy for kidney and bladder issues. It cites test methods and symptoms including back pain and urinary burning, advertising bottles at 1.00 each or six for 5.00, with a nationwide mail order push.

David Kennedy Dr. David Kennedy Corporation Houdout N. Y

Vermont Local News Highlights and Personal Notices

Francteco residents to spend months away before returning to Kodiak Alaska where he holds a key position with the Alaska Fur Company. The University Club was hosted by Hon Victor Spear at the Red Lion Inn with wives and ladies in attendance. Mansions and personal travels include Miss Mabel Wadleigh leaving for Concord then Moston to visit relatives. The Rendoelph choir plans a Dramatization Three Comrades with rehearsals this week in Miles. One funeral noted for Mr. Handolph, age about 75, with rest of family mentioned. Mrs Thitietom Weed dies of pneumonia and funeral set in Center Frank Weed’s family. Rev A C Oliver resigns as pastor at Centre to answer call to Congregational church in Nendieton.

Francteco Kodiak Alaska Alaska Fur Company University Club Victor Spear Red Lion Inn Hondaines Mutehingon Washington Mabel Wadleigh Concord Moston Frank Miles Maet Handolph Salrdas Tares Thitietom Weed Modistes Frank Weed A.C. Oiimore Cenetvcntional Chisen Congregas Honal Chanch Nendiieton

Death of well known Braintree resident in old town

Seth Harimeter died at his home Thursday aged about four years. Funeral services were held at the horse Sacarday ley with Mr Ranney of Randolph officiating. The deceased was one of the oldest residents in town, living within two miles of the railroad station. He left a wife and four grandchildren. The town suffered heavy snowfall with thirty inches on a level and trains blocked. Several local residents moved addresses and farms, and community events and illness affected daily life during the period.

C. Woodward Velar Seth Harimeter Mr Ranney Randolph Bonniscer Chatha Dunham Rutdolph Rutdolph Have Re- Whired A Paother Pyle Bigelow Lidenu Cher John Kimball Prank Chew West Braintree Herbert Marheworth Philip Smith Herbert Parrsworth Bern Albert Moree John Kimtall Chatfield Hoes Poncolph Guy Spear Herth Peete Wille Board of Aldermen Adstt Critehe Yy Sinelate Aldermin Thea Lineuitr Shea Achatman Aise Mrowgell Gutehell Kelley Aowderman Adsir Gute Price Kelley, Munson and

Local News Notes From Thetford And Vicinity

A string of small items from Bradford and Thetford highlights births and moves. Willis Kelley welcomes a son on Thursday while J C Eastman and Mareh plan a farm stay in Thetford for a year. Miss Della Shaw returns to Manchester NH after visiting grandparents. Lula Kennedy hosts a surprise party. The Congregational church works on a new manual detailing church history. Recital by Mira Ethelynd Gould set for March 8 at Gimwee church. Growth of town life includes dinners on meeting day and plans for church, league and local business. Numerous residents travel to St Johnsbury Montpelier and White River Junction for errands and family visits.

Willis Kelley Mareh J. Mat J. C. Eastman Thetford Burke Lula Kennedy Edgar Munt St. Johnsbury Erie Mira Ethelynd Gould Fermadelgh Gimwee Fapworth Leagie Gtecehurch Bowperth League Vermont Vi A. Doty Jew Star Amit. Ci Mrink Shoeper North Thiver- Wi Eugene Bleeper Lateor Mieshoaidle Chinitee Orton Charles Gron N. A. Vallee B. Pedwert Poston Wiles Meekett Mies Grace Gannett Limveton Tempeton al Monte Mies Mertie Sats Yvet— Woeley Tasday Morolig If. J. Kilbourn Miss Giessen Toadee Champion Loder Deere Gruid Offivers Ailesta White River Junction Feliewr Arthur Mole St. Johnstiuey Harry

Rutland County Local Notes and Community Updates

Rutland County items report A. G. Whitney visiting Pennsylvania and John Werlen to open a market in J. C. Leonard’s wheelright shop. Mrs Addie Wheaton and daughter move to Rutland. Sardis Manley rents Otter Creek Inn for upcoming season. Sara Verilla Loveblind wedding notices appear. Eugene and Thoms Riordan return from the West to work on contracts. Dorsey ill. Norton moves goods to Garber farm. Horace Manley and wife admitted to Congregational church. Primary department ends week. high school class closes Friday.

A. G. Whitney Pennsylvana John Werlen J. C. Leonard Town Hall Addie Wheaton Rutland Lovelind Tara Eugene and Thoms Riordan Aickinson Middlebury Sanday W. E. M. Soety Dorsey Therse Norton Garber Farm Horace Manley Hessie Hulett Clos Thurseltisy

Washington County Weather and Obituary Note

Weather bulletin reports Pelouiry of Indegrees with varied conditions and wind from the south. Obituary notes Peter Burdoe, age two years, died at his son’s home in Werebetock, marking the end of a brief illness.

Shaw Unttlea States Weather Bureau Pelouiry

Captain Wills Discharged amid Aldermen Debate

The aldermen discharged Captain Wills and appointed James M. Cosgrove as his successor at Fire Station 3. A worker at the polishing mill in South Ryegate broke an arm recently. Misa Mary Foster entered a Lynn hospital to train as a nurse. A major snowstorm dropped twenty inches last Thursday with daily snowfall through Monday, marking the heaviest in two years.

James M. Cosgrove South Ryegate Misa Mary Foster Lynn Mass

Waterbury News Briefs and Community Notes

Waterbury residents attend to business trips and housing changes. Improvements for street lighting discussed, with Consolidated Electric Lighting offering 100 incandescent and 2 arc lamps for $7 yearly. Local events include lectures, school entertainments, and a musical fund drive with participants from Montpelier Burlington St Albans and Northfield.

Local Notes From East Montpelier And Barre Visit

East Montpelier and Barre social notes report Mrs. W H Gladding of Barre visiting relatives here last week. John Cullum moved to South Ryegate to work polishing granite. John Anderson is mentioned in the same brief item.

W. H. Gladding Barre John Cullum South Ryegate John Anderson

Fire devastates building as crews battle smoke and flames

A barrelage of smoke and flames driven by an February fire damaged the upper floors of a three story building housing the Granite Savings Bank and other businesses. Capt Wille and crew faced discipline and a discharge, with repairs and investigations ongoing. Fire officials and aldermen met to address street and utility concerns, insurance, and equipment needs.

Wile Wills Aed Statlan No Board of Aldermen Muelly Sialic Wille James M Cosgrove Niles Peter Berway Enid Nilea Gutchell

Northfield obituary notes and town meeting results

The town reports the funeral and interment of Mrs Isabelle Maxham who died of pneumonia, and notes Miss Maxham was sister to Mrs Hazen. It mentions Mr Burdoe leaving his wife and nine children for over 30 years a respected Northfield resident. The town meeting records selectmen elected F R Brown A B Denny and Moseley, with J C Rice chosen commissioner, amid severe winter weather.

Burdoe Ilewis Northfield File Sum Isabelle Maxham Express Maxham Wo OS. Hazen Hazen Anesburgh O R. Brown A. B Denny A de Moseley J. C. Rice

Mrs Prank Landon Dies After Illness at Home

Windham County reports the death of Mrs Prank Landon who died Sunday at her Atkinson street residence after a bout of croup that progressed to laryngitis. She leaves her husband, a daughter named Addie, and four brothers.

Prank Landon Atkinson Street Landon Whith Addie

Local Notes From Windsor County News

Mrs Fred Martins niece Pelen Sature wid of Gaysville has been away a few days. The news of I M Kenta bath at Randolph was received here. The Onin club meets with Mr and Mrs Stronsern Friday evening. Mind Tinkhim of Barton is here with her grandmother. Mrs Charles Towers death was received here Monday. Gilman Wrights funeral was held last Thursday. Jessie Noyes is working for Marry Wall in Andover. Mrs Johnson of Rutland visited her sister Mrs George Vrooman last week. Charles T Louis of Springfield visited Reuben Wells recently.

Gertrude Precota South Strateford Mra Sepen Ne'som C. FL OP Moretown Mra. Neill Anna Geflin John Lance Providence R. I Ila Lanes Paul Lance D. L. Hilliard Lower Cabot Meeting House Fred Hall Sherman Lyforl Minnie Gates Misa Chora Poater Burlington Ja, Farrington Fred Martin Pelen Saturewid Gaysville I. M. Kenta Bath Randolph Edward Abbott Fave Ben Trarnard Onin Club Stronsern Maward Abbott RR Land Fiyne Guernsey Eime Iaime A. R. Hall Jeane Hubbard Jessie Noyes Marrywall Andover Aiba Davis Johnson Rutland George Vrooman Charles T. Louis Springfield Reuben Wells

Alaska Altitude Bulletin Lists Peaks and McKinley Rename

Meteorological Survey prepares a bulletin with altitudes for Alaska mountains compiled by Henry Gannett. Notable peaks include Blick, Crillon, McKinley formerly Mount Allen, and Vancouver Mountain with elevations ranging from around 100 to 18 800 feet. Reuben Greene of Boston, a physician and author, dies at 78 after pneumonia. he was a Whitcomb native and Vermont Association supporter.

Meteorological Survey The Alaska Ilenry Gannett Ares Blick Cook Mountain Crillon Drum Pairweather Hayes Moun Kimball Lanperouse Mount McKinley St. Elias Sanford Seattle Vancouver Wreangel McKinley Mount Allen Cook Biiet Preellet McKinley Geographic Survey Reuben Greene Boston Whittigham Leston Vermont Association Bostom

Phelps Declines Further Fight Against Illness

New Haven March 1 Dr Charles J Foote reports Hon Ed Phelps ex minister in beltand is failing with a progressive illness. The patient shows no new complications and his strength continues to decline slowly with no known time for recovery.

New Haven Mareh J Chis. J. Foote Phelpe Baeland Phelps

Moses of California Joins Philippine Commission

Prof Bernard Moses of the University of California accepted a seat on the new Philippine Commission during a White House conference with President McKinley. The commission now includes Judge Taft as president, Dean Worcester, Luke Wright, Henry P. Taw, and Moses, listing California among its members.

Moses University of California Washington Bernard Moses McKinley Taft Chino Worcester Michigan Luke Wright Tennessee Henry 2 Tdo Vermont California

Probate Court Sets March Hearing for Will in Burlington

In the district of Chittenden Burlington Free Press is ordered to publish notices weekly for four consecutive weeks. The March hearing will prove the will of the late individual and notify all interested parties to appear and contest if warranted. Judge Horton's office records show the case filed for probate.

Uriington Kurlington Hurlingeon Weekly Free Press Burlington M. Horton Ata Hoklen Turline Chittenden Mareh TLS Br Bureington Burengton Free Press Salt Burlington EZRAM Horton Register

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