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Newspaper

Burlington Free Press

Location

Burlington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1900

Page

8

Local Happenings and City Notices From Burlington

City notes report births a new son of Mr and Mrs Willis Murphy and a reverent list of residents’ comings and goings. George Ladulce and family announce a newborn son while Mrs Hirai Walker returns from New York and Fannie Kelley returns from Minneapolis. The piece covers personnel changes at TH CL Hume and Son store, bankruptcy, a proposed receivership for a local fairgrounds, a divorce filing, and the daily bustle of Burlington society with travel, work shifts, and social events.

Hirai Walker New York City Mires Fannie Kelley Cty Minneapolis O. O. Howard Tarry Uesday Portland Ore H Howard Supaleon St. Pierce CL Humephrey Fr. Shaw Ted Ws. Gates Corm Ys Main J. P

Local notices and obituaries across a winter week

A mix of court and police notes, jail rewards, hospital updates, a death in Brandon, a St Johnsbury escape, and wedding and mayoral election items. The page records a jail escape reward for David Dickson, a Mary Fletcher Hospital update on Mr. Willard, and obituaries for Mrs. George Rice and Miss Sarah Gilbert with funeral details, plus Burlington election results showing Mayor Roberts reelected and alderman shifts.

George Rice Providence Mre Rice Luduke Miss Nelle Arthur Lature St. ml 4 George Yo Oguse John HH. Gilmore T Corles FP. Madigan William Thuritie Frank Denning Edward Bombiard Theremaina Lake View

Results by Ward Show Roberts Winning Mayor Race

City returns show Mayor Roberts leading in most wards with 47 point margin in one ward and a 12 vote edge for Courtney in Ward III. Aldermen and inspectors across wards list Republican and Democratic names with varied tallies as officials read results at city clerk’s office.

Burlington Robert Roberts Jueta James i. Burke Roberts Firet J. M. Luton Wire Sutton Secort Third Ward Board of Aldermen Thaiet Maneen Gatehell Aldesaren Coturiney Girard Res Publican Autyor Rotors Toppaay Otve Bitton Into the Hell Allen Wis Amo Ith Courtney Shea Rani Brown

Jollification Tuesday Evening Honors Roberts and GOP Leaders

A Republican gathering at city hall Tuesday evening featured Mayor-elect Roberts and party leaders. Girard chaired as speakers praised Tuesday’s election results while the audience showed strong support and enthusiasm for future Republican plans.

Roberts Por Girard Thore City Committee

Republicans Achieve Victory in City Election Rally

Enthusiastic applause greeted the Republican mayoral victory and a large majority. Speakers praised the administration as honest and prudent, urged fair deal-making, and thanked supporters while noting winter weather and the party’s strong ward three showing.

Hid Witt Hethys C. W. Brownell Gatehell Saltus Wits Henry Bedard Roberta Indidate Burke M. Bitton Ballard J. W. McGeary Mr. McGeary Tammany Wall Purlington United States Peck Roberts Klihu i. Taft Far East Cuba Porto Ricn M. Flint

Dr Greene offers free counsel to sick women in Boston

A vintage ad promotes Dr Greene's Nervura and other remedies. It invites women to seek free confidential advice at 4 Temple Place Boston either by letter or personal call, claiming to cure nervousness and female troubles to preserve beauty and health.

Guy Dr. Greene

Clothing brand promises success through proper fit

A marketing pitch asserts that clothing defines a man more by fit than appearance. It claims the brand makes successful men, offers a money back guarantee, and warns against ignoring facts.

Probate Court Week Ending March 7 1900 Summary

Summary of business transacted in the probate court for the week ending March 7 1900 includes appointments to administer estates and sales of real estate. Actions cover Laura Ward Laura Cristy Burlington Henry Thorp Charlotte Phillip Lasare Charleses etc. Hearing schedule adjustments and jury matters noted with docket details and procedural changes.

George B. Shaw Partington Laura Ward Mion Louise J. Pay Derteho Marshall Har Svat F Mether Dion Qurlington Cense Michael Barry Wilaton Ile William W. Walker Biting Communistion Beque Laura L. Cristy Burlington Litenee W. Fussell Burtingten Richmond Adont Roartery Dertohe Guardian Ma County Court Ueioel Wofo Susprsed Ratate Tutte Ted Mareh Alite FL Rhoundes Burlings Ton Commission Henry ‘Thorp Charlotte Ap Vart Clole Piilip Lasare Chariotes Praisers’ Ivry Tytler Judes Estate Sarah Jane Baldwin Shele Watt Boyd T . BL. Bates Reeves Insane Mead Moeton Edward Mclaelano New York Iuelogion Whhich Canel J. W. Adlen & Co Tenbelle Harlow Etheieniy Brewster Huntington James Owen Bhethurne Huntley Pates Weatford Ofelock Lew Hewring Alexander Fraser James Fraser

First Church Pastorate Likely Extended to Rev G G Atkins

A meeting of the First Church will be held at 7 30 PM to consider the special committee report on selecting a pastor. The committee unanimously recommends Rev G G Atkins of Greenfield Massachusetts. Atkins, a young Ohio native, studied at Yale Divinity and taught at Mt Hermon before preaching in Greenfield for five years and is praised as an eloquent preacher.

G. G. Atkins Greenfield Mass GG. Atkins Miss Atkins Ohio Yale Divinity School Mr. Moody Mt. Hermon Massachusetts

Try Muresco On Your Walls

A promotional note extols Muresco wall coating for easy spreading smooth finish and long wear. The ad urges customers to return if not satisfied and promises refunds.

Muresco

Grand Jury Reports 15 True Bills and 3 Not Found

United States Court sessions opened in this city with grand jury reporting 15 true bills and 3 not found. Several attorneys admitted to practice. a petition in a receivership case of Bilbber White Company and White River Railway noted for settlement. A Brattleboro hearing set for March 14 and extended court adjournment to April 2.

Wheeler WI Hanis Newport Peace Tee Wo. CO Stickney Bethel Bilbber-White Company Boston White River Meech Railway Company Brattlebers United States

Another Storm Delays Steam and Electric Cars in City

A fresh storm with strong south winds caused massive drifting and widespread delays. Rail traffic suffered worst as trains from Montreal to Kasex Junction ran late. crews worked to clear lines and restore service though many cars and street operations faced outages.

Simose Montreal Ety Kasex Junction Hoor Burlington Latmollie Cran Neem Unierhili Ina

Governor Appoints Hawkins to Succeed Late Russell

Governor Smith on Saturday named Judge Hawkins to fill the vacancy left by the late J. W. Russell. Hawkins, born in St Albans, studied law with his father A. M. Hawkins and has long served in Vermont legal roles including clerk of the City Court. He has presided over numerous trials and is seen as a qualified candidate for city judge.

J. Lo Hall Barrett Madrid N. Y Woos. Barrett L. M. Hutchins South Hurington Prof. Crittenden Pine Street H. H. Talcott Williston Chicago John H. Palmer Burlington Waterbury Montini George FF. Bell The Sin, Son New York M. W. Judson Esex Jonetion Judson Essex Joncion Boston A. F. Ufford University Greeley Church Street Vienna Cafe J. H. McKenna I Chose St. Johnsbury State of Michigan Cuartermastor Wiliam L. White BK. P. Shaw A. P. Cristy Worester Mays Hhe Greene Street Humphrey Howard Car Eeciation Ile Myron. Putnam Deberg L. of Comal Vmont Railway Otel Phlippines Mre Boid Gieiuim Liseum Jirontia Manila Agsuraneslat Daily News Jeff John J. Alien Waa Sur Jrrogress BF. OW. A. Dlawking Gov. S Gov. Smith J. W. Russell Smith Wawkine W. Russell Smiths Wetton Wackins Stapkeboys A. M. Hawkins Addison County Anddieon County Vermont Legishituras Addibon Vaunty Alheauth Hurlington Einer Junge Hawkins Judean

Realistic New England Play Shown At Harbor

A local theater presents a naturalistic production titled Star Harbor focusing on everyday life in New England. The cast includes Mr Herne and daughters Mrs Sol Smith Miss Alu Nett Forest Ravinsen and others in a straightforward, quietly humorous, non climactic interpretation. The unsigned notice also lists a long local sponsor lineup offering Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar as a medicine with a money back guarantee.

Jamer A. Piette Star Harbor New England Mr Herne

South Burlington Elects Officials After Town Meeting

The town held a busy meeting with notable turnout and discussions over town hall use and budget. Officials elected included a moderator, town clerk, selectmen Hiram Merci and D Hill, and others. tax rate set at 115 cents per dollar. Also notes of marriages and deaths followed, with obituaries for Alney Stone and Luther Hubbell.

Es.dent South Burlington South Bure Joyzran Wiosins Wwe Shere Wau Fig Bowie Wien Wheeler Hiram Merci D. Hill Chas White Re Poory Thoes Meader Constaite Pi Lord Bo Hellaraay Hough Comegie Cooney Dan Trurien

Military Album of Vermont Officers to Washington

A Vermont military album with photographs of officers who served in the Vermont regiment and other units is prepared at Cheepee bars of tov Smith under Adjt-Gen. Peek supervision. The book will be sent to the War Department. aid will be placed in the department library. Also listed are bankruptcy petitions and a long column of unclaimed letters and local names.

Vermont Washington Pirce Cheepee Tov. Smith Hobart J. Shanley Adjt Ts. Peek Doepartment T. B. Rusecll Vermont Infantry Col Cllon War Department

Appointment of New County Commissioner

Gov Smith appoints W D P D Hall of Richmond to succeed the late Ezra Hoe ford of Charlotte as county commissioner. Hall is a long time Richmond resident and has worked in the insurance business.

Gov. Smith W. Dpd. Hall Richmond Ezra Hoeford Charlotte Hall

Reward Offered for Uncerginea Uruggiss Tablets

A century old advertisement offers a reward of two 2 cent boxes of Bay ters Mandrake Hitte Ye Tablets for curing constipation and related ailments. It promises a 25 cent price per tablet and money-back satisfaction, listing numerous distributors and places from W. WL Zottman Co to Albura Springs and Keeler's May.

Ro Stearns & Co W. WL Zottman Co Georg Churehill Tatta Co J. G Stearns & Co W. H Andrews Bros. Macketon Meader Orwell Freneh & Co Weybeidge Newton Aleburg Rund Te Agel South Tera Ele & Soy Kesler Bay Keer Bros

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