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Burlington Free Press

Location

Burlington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1902

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Local Items of Interest From All Parts of Vermont

The Winooski area and northern villages are highlighted with notes from special correspondents. Coverage extends from the lake regions to the Passumpsic areas along Otter Creek and the Waite River as part of Vermont’s green mountain state pages.

Winooski’ P Passump Otter Creek Waite River

Died at Water Street Mrs Breckenridge of Addison

Mrs Henry J Breckenridge died Thursday morning at her Water street home after a month long illness from gastric fever She leaves a husband a mother Mrs Eli Bell of Enosburgh two sisters Mrs Joel Bolton Enosburgh and Mrs Dana Mean Westfield four brothers Henry Bell Boston MA Walter Bell Westfield William Bell Westminister MA and George Bell Enosburgh Merc Born in Enosburgh she was a Methodist for about 16 years active in Ladies Aid Epworth League Women’s Foreign Missionary society and WCTU She died survived by many relatives funeral held Saturday morning Rev Charles Worrick officiating and other notes on local events accompany the notice

Henry J. Breckenridge Water Street Syed Eli Bell Enosburgh Mis Joel Bolton Enoshburgh Dana Mean Westfield Henry Bell Boston Mass Waster Bell William Bell Westminister George Bell Enesburch Sheekenr Charles Worrick Th.t. Hoeath Orient Algiers Tunis Constantine Carthage Sicily Levi GC Sturtevant Weybridge John Houston Ripton Richard M. Moultany Worning Councel Bey H. Hi, Hooth C.J. Pervavon Purlington Henry Ballard Bertington William W. Hooth Waltham Agnes Arthur E Mra Frederick C. Jackson John B. Johnson Glens Pulls I.e. Potter Middlebury M. Mield Hope Idaho Wilbur Vield Charlotte Booth Berrishurgh Dee UU Aaron and Lettie Keeler Field M. J. Woolsey Larry Phinney Fo Hospital Burlington Monkton The Methodist Church Ly Barton Lakes’ Aid Society Charles Woorrick Methoeliet Wubbard Hudson Crown Point NW. Y Mary Nod Merrill Harlow Abel Sap Maret J. J. Rhodes Minnie Dutton Ty Mre Hubbard Central House L. L. James Charles Delphy Fairjand L. Russell Intel Marthe E Delphy Joseph Daniels Minegs Huntington James Medeos South Lincoln Daniels Bartlett Mary Vee Sweet Madigan Wicelington

Local notices and obituaries from Bristol area

Granville mourns as a daughter loses her father in Wallsfield while families in Roxbury and Franklin recall loved ones. Funeral details and moves surround residents including Cudworth, Hale, Wardner, and Lam Lafayette. Many local names noted with visits, jobs, and community events across Bristol and nearby towns.

East Monkton Community Notes and Local Updates

East Monkton items reflect a community newsletter style with marriages anniversaries travels illnesses and movements. Highlights include Mr and Mrs Charle Chiverette’s 15th anniversary gathering Miss Wate Pitty’s return from Weybridge and several residents visiting relatives moving or ill with names such as Martha Driege Lene and Hattie McLean noted among others. The note mentions subscribers to local services and routine visits.

Vergennes News Mixes Deaths Birt h Wedding

Local items recount deaths and illnesses including Mrs. Luther Robinton and Elder Hudson, visits of relatives, marriages such as Shattuck and Bertha Grom in Bristol, and numerous moves and social events across Vergennes area towns. Sugar making, sap runs, and revival services factor into daily life with community updates, travel, and church notices.

Bennington County Deaths and Local Happenings Chronicle

L Allen an elderly Bennington resident dies at his daughter Merc Kenny aged 14 after a period of illness. Retirement from the New York Central Railroad noted. St Patrick’s Day observances by local Irish residents featured an event at St Britche academy with a pantomime and music. Freight traffic on the Chatham division expands with multiple departures, including hay shipments to Canada and Boston. Miss Tine Graves from Tampa helped host a reception for Miss Alice Roosevelt en route to Cuba. The first shirt produced in a new factory was completed and the plant readies for full operation. Several vacant houses filled by families from North Dennington, with North Adams pushing to relocate Unity Collar and Cuff to that town. George B Lawson and family plan a summer stay locally.

Road Commissioners Addison County Addison House Pisher Green Main Liln Pulp Company New Hampshire Inett Inett Rely Hyves. He Is Succeeded At the Pulp Company George Mead John JH. Stewart George Langworthy Ie Seymour Blreet FF Wales Anna Parnell Shoreham Mite Hermon Thomas Hee Northfield Thomas J. B. Weeks South Pleasant Street Milford Burt Houghton House South Main Street Turner Towere & Wells Bouth Pleesane Street Jesse Galvin Wat Mary Gee New York L. Allen Merc Kenny New York Centr St. Britche Academy Shere Tocal Huston Puur Johny Mes Latghill Maury Garren Boston Minstest Aes cCompanimnebuis Chatham Ruthind Ryalroad Ron Sunda Canada Doton Blu Bermudas Tine Graves Tampa Pia Alice Roosevelt Cuba Miles North Dennington Bette Ido North Adams Unity Collar and Cuff Company North Bennington George B. Lawson Worcester

Caledonia County News and Notes From Town Council

The Consumers' League, with about a membership, will present its constitution at the next meeting and elect officers. Sunset blame receives $49 from a charity by WORC benefit. Town agency building to be rebuilt with new windows and interior improvements. Academy school vacation set for ten days before spring term due to sickness. junior exhibition postponed. Principal Merriam reengaged for another year. Large graduating class anticipated. Masons attended a Methodist sermon by Rev. J. A. Dixon. Sybil Shields, Boston Conservatory contralto, and Harry Clement sang locally. United Workers sickness shifts supper date. Rev. Marvin of East Mardwick to exchange with Rev. Clark next Sunday. Ladies' Aid of the Sons of Veterans labels note.

Thoms Georgie Peck Cornwall School G. R. Guinan Hartford Conn B. J. Potter Pier R. J. Avery Avery Munsill Py Sherwitt Battles Jobo Hurlbart Comets Sherwin Ren Judement J. W. Rockwool John Hurlhart Alonzo Hatch Company Wil Sive Ain Entertainment Telly Hall B. H BE. Vwathorn Idbanus Ledge I & A, M L. N. Williaamson W. HH Ridley New York Dunshee H. Sherwn H. C. Roscoe John Hurlburt Clara Fastwood Pair Haven Mr. Peck Geneva L. A Williard Whitney Salisbury Mira Lertha Baldwin Moss Aines Rion Wilson Mra. F Wright Leagie Nest Itm WORC Merriam J. A. Dixon Sybil Shields Boston Conservatory of Music W. E. Clement Harry Clement Conservatory United Workers Jd. FP Marvin East Mardwick W. C Lark Sons of Veterany Soathena

Vermont Methodist Conference Opens in St Albans

The Vermont Methodist Episcopal Church convenes in St Albans from April 9 to 15 for its annual conference. Notable speakers include Bishop Goodsell of Chattanooga and Dr Thirkfield of Cincinnati. Major sessions cover administration, reports, mission celebrations, and ordination. The event draws about 1400 members across 175 churches in three districts.

St. Albans Vermont Methodist Episcopal Church Methodist Church Freedman's Aid and Southern Educational Society W. LP. “Thirkfield Cincinnati Ohio Daniel A.goodsell Ly TD Lh. D Chattanooga Tenn Depcotess Society Josephine Isk Toston Blome Mary E. Chisholm Goodsell R. F. Lowe Hrattheboro ALT Orlook Windsor 8. L. Laldwind New York Idtede Thurch Maine Montpelier W. R. Davenport Women's Home Gallagher Auburndale Mass Epworth League Jd. B. Berry Chicago Epnorth Herat Scorestory Ghawmisell Elock P.om Charles Roads Philadelphia Atethadhat Episcopal Church Congregational Church Eldore Master BK. W. Bissett Bur- Iington Troy Nutte DD St Albans W. M Newton Jo, Sherburne St. Johnsbury Bt. Albans Board of Hogan Ford Gokey Ford, Mr. Woods Mr. Perron Mr. Gokey Mr. Hee Mr. Woods Mr. Hyde Mr. Ford

Bennington Village Meeting Report March Meeting Results

Bennington village voters turnout was under two thirds. Democrats elected a street commissioner and village attorney, plus one of seven trustees. A total of 1446 dollars was voted to the five fire companies, with ten dollars added to the fund.

Bennington

Ship subsidy debate and river bills dominate week in Congress

The Senate and House moved through multiple measures including the ship subsidy bill, post office appropriations, and river and harbor plans. Members Foraker and Teller led opposing sides on the subsidy, while three private pension bills passed in the House. A Bellows Falls Trust Co stock offering closed with $100,000 capitalization planned, signaling strong local investment and expected regional business benefits.

United States Senate Berry Arkenhead Agous Perkine California Senate Foraker Mo Laurin Harris Buffalo Syauinal Burs Teller Colorado Georgia Me Allison Iowa House Sweoters Allixen Dalliver Dillingham Praetor Quivles Spencer Melanie South Carolina Connors Bry Berton Ohio Bellamy North Carolina Feaster Ilinois Cochran Missou United States Bacon Hoar Massachusetts Mason Illinois Forever Wisconsin Hear Marsachusetts Bailey Texas Culberson Bellows Palls Trust Company Rockingham Keene Brattleboro Hich Bellows Malls

Barre Quarrymen To Seek Eight Hour Day Fight

Barre reports a new Quarrymen union uniting most Granite quarries workers. They demand eight hour days nine hours pay and time and a half for overtime starting April. Alexander Christen secretary of the quarrymen’s union notified and a meeting planned to present the demand. About 150 members now enrolled. The strike parallels a May 8 quarrel in Queeney, with uncertainty overIndustry-wide action.

Barre Maron New Union Vile Hil Websterville Hie Uta Alexander Chrthen A. JT Winton Lech Ureethy Coud Ty Qarrymen Qlainey Quincey

Guilty of Arson in Warren County Case

In Washington County Court this morning the jury in State vs Curtis Daniels found him guilty of arson. Foreman John Turney delivered the verdict. The accused was charged with setting a barn belonging to James Pierce on fire in Warren.

Vermont native makes fortune in Manila death noted

Howard J. Gren husband of Mrs Hetty Green died at the Green homestead after a long illness. Funeral arrangements set for Saturday at Immanuel Church with interment in Green Mount cemetery.

Man Around the World Lived as Tea Merchant and Family Head

Mr Green represented one of Vermont's oldest firms before a life spent abroad in the East Indies and Manila where he built a fortune in tea. He married Metty Howlind Robinson in New Bedford and saw two children Sylvia and Edward. Later years brought declining health and retirement with Mrs Green near Halin Heboaken, N. di. and summers at the family home.

Mr. Green Vermont Manila Merried Metty Howlind Robinson New Bedford Aload Sylvia Edward EL OR Gree Halin Heboaken N. di Green

Mrs Powers Committed to Mental Asylum in Insanity Plea

In St Albans March 19 Mrs Sarah M Powers was brought to county court to plead insanity in cases against her and to seek commitment to Waterbury asylum for examination and observation. The judge ordered commitment and she was escorted to Waterbury by deputy sheriff. The jury in the Berrette case returned a verdict for the plaintiff for $1 with costs. Several other cases were disposed of or continued with the next trial pending.

Porrette Winson St. Albins Sarah M Powers Moti Powers Waterbury Lauid Berrette Hill Ro Lyan Ye Trentel Bliss Beth Hear Selink L Crossova Prink le. Leach J A. Loheau Ve Frank Paquet Rutland Daniel Verders Phoenix Incurnaice Dee Tendapis Winneee Wol. Bornap Darlington Elbert der

Funeral of Mr Houghton in Montpelier Thursday afternoon

The body of James C. Houghton president of the National Life Insurance Company arrived yesterday from Naples aboard the Commonwealth. He was accompanied to Mrs James C Houghton his wife and son Edward J Clark and Harry Mutter of the National Life attended. A special car conveyed the casket to the city.

Montpelier Montpellier James C. Houghton National Life Insurance Company Merlin Posten Naples Poston

Vermont dentists meet annual session opens in Rutland

The 8th annual Vermont State Dental Society session opened in Rutland at the Hervick House with 47 in attendance From Burlington several firms exhibit tools A welcome address was given and eight new fellows were named The program featured papers on inlay techniques and dental ethics Tomorrow includes clinics and demonstrations Ladies night and a dance cap the event Also Rutland hosts Cambridge to Trinity parish call and a court stay request in separate items.

State Association Einh Rutland Vermont State Dent Society Burlington Hervick George W. Philips C. Routwell AW. Warneworth G. M. Shawley Vergennes R. Wood Hindeny Wy Tmelden Poultnevs Thomas Mound Co. W Charles Patten Luaten Bir Burbridge Woodtock A.W. Pornsworth Co. W. Staples Lyndonville A. J. Flanagan Syringe Mass Cg, M Bugbee Waterbury W. FP. Bisbee

Was Train Running Fast 2 Cambridge Vermont Car Accident

The Vermont State railroad commission met in Cambridge to probe the March 4 Burlington and Lampfield division derailment that injured a child of Dr and Mrs J F Wilson of Fair Haven. Fourteen witnesses testified. rails deemed safe. speed disputed. board’s decision pending.

T. “Heney Morrisville

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