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Burlington Free Press

Location

Burlington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1902

Page

11

Arbitration Award Involving Chase and Wesley Dispute

A Vermont arbitration board led by George M. Powers heard ten days of testimony on a dispute over the occupancy of the Wesley farm at Winouski Bark. The panel found no fraud in the lease contents and rejected Kelley’s claims of bad husbandry and a fraudulent receipt. Damages for non-fulfillment were awarded to Mr Chase, with costs of proceedings set at 64 dollars, to be paid by Kelley.

George M. Powers Morrisville AJC Robinson Westford Clark Bates Mesa Chase and Wesley L. Graves Chittenden County Iwelley Winouski Mir. Chase Chase A Nelley Nelley Kelley His Atrelles Jin Pendine Graves A. Nullard Kase Gi. HH Sturt Bakurs- Jeliams HW Deavitt Wiieoskl Welley

Impressive Double Funeral at Green Mount

The bodies of Tron Levi Underwood and Mrs Underwood were interred in the same grave. A double funeral from their North Union Street residence proceeded to St Pauls Church with honorary bearers and police. The caskets lay side by side near the chancellery as Rev George Dligs and Bishop Hall led the service. The burial followed in the Green Mount family lot with a quiet, solemn interment.

Col B. B. Smalley Dion Robert Robeerts Seneca Thseltan Benny Wheeler, Esq Underwood Buckham John A. Arthur Torrey Underwoml Green Mount

Final Resting Place Shared In Double Grave

A brief funeral scene describes several friends and gentlemen accompanying two individuals to their final resting place. The procession proceeds despite a rainstorm and heavy rain flurries, reflecting a solemn community moment.

Reverend Frank D Penny Likely To Become Pastor

After a prayer meeting at First Baptist Church a church meeting voted to extend a call to Reverend Rh Peties. Reverend Penny has pastored in Worcester Mass and North Adams Mass before joining the local congregation. He is married with no children and is expected to accept the call.

Frank D. Penny Baptist Church First Baptist Church Devon Samuel Blewood Rh. Petiies Min Menney Lincoln Squire Worcester Mass Penney Colgate Anboarn N.Y Ian North Adame

Chicken Thief Sentenced in Drunken Theft Case

Joseph Butler aged 26 pleaded guilty to stealing a chicken and intoxication after an arrest by police. He was jailed and fined with more than three months in the blouse of Core reetion, marking a third theft conviction.

Joseph Butler Joseph Father Ain Hle Coatrlotias RT. Clowry Pmunnier Hoyd Vn Hits Dow Robert Ie Pillebure Aml Ertaivisinn Western Union Isig ISTS Atlantic PloPacific Telephoh Company INS I8si

Crescents Win The Pennant In Vermont Bowling League

The Crescent team from Barre won the pennant in the Vermont Amateur Bowling League after Friday night games at local alleys. Queen City of Montpelier and Granite City of Barre split the night with Crescent City topping Queen City and claiming季 high series. The event concluded at Shattuck's restaurant with awards, noting top scores and prize winners.

Vermont Queen City Turlington Pistives Montpelier Granite Ciy Crescent Qluten City Maetimes Queen Aw Peere Keates

Death of Miss Helen Burritt After Illness

Miss Helen I Burritt died at home on Friday morning after a two week illness. She had been an invalid for many years and spent time in Burlington and Lebanon as a teacher and administrator. The funeral will be Monday afternoon at 2 30 conducted by the Reverend Glo Avking with burial in Elmwood Avenue cemetery. survivors include her brother Frederic W Burritt and two sisters Mrs Sarah Burritt and Mrs Noroy Burritt, all of the city.

Puneral Helen I. Burritt Neodi Sebth Unne Wis Oeloek Munis Mise Sturvitt Hinestiysiy Andrew Caroline Witl Fioy Timbesburgh Young Idles’ Seminary Eimsweod Jurritt Rine Burlington Lhnesburgh Sears Sauveurs University of Vermont Mirst Frederic’s W. Burritt Mister Sarah Bineroy Mlemwool Avenue St Mary's Hell Wichoowdl St. Anne Barrett Drate Ol Hawk Muse Land Gard A. Corley J. GC Johawley Doman Queen City Miss Kittle Attrey W O'Connell Conswell Mc Ryan Mr. Scully M.r. McMihen Allee McMithon John Tie Michiel Gil Calder Nellie Beara Aund Mather Barrett Cesar Dog Daves Messrs Smith Marvin Dimes McGee

Dog Fanciers Elect Officers At Champlain Kennel Club Meeting

The Champlain Kennel Club held its annual meeting with wide attendance at the city court room. Officers were elected for the coming year including President Nelson Jackson and a slate of vice presidents, directors, secretaries, and treasurers. New show dates were discussed to align with the circuit.

Champlain Kennel Club Nelson Jackson Amy Bingham P. Woodbury I. J. Boynton C.H. Jor C. Clark K. J. Derby Frederick L. C. Grant Robert Noble W. 8. Webb RR. Wells B. B. Beeman W. H. Kinglesby A. J. Taylor F. A. Wells L. P. Wood C. H. Mower Robert J. Ross W. C. Lane Dr. H. L. Pacho F. J. Bushey Shelburne John Higgins Middlehay J. J. Brown Waterbury M. C. Lovejoy Stowe G. J. Walton Montpelier J. J. Marvin East Hardwick Ll. W. Clough Bethel

State Court Docket Details in Chittenden County

In Chittenden County CourtThursday the jury in Thomas Minard v. Charles Miner awarded $19 damages plus costs to the plaintiff. The criminal docket opened with State v Alice Levee for keeping liquor with intent to sell. the jury found not guilty. The docket lists 13 civil and 3 State cases in civil court, plus 12 civil and 1 State in chancery, with new entries including multiple divorces and property disputes and several State charges such as breach of peace and liquor selling.

Chittenden Thomas Minard Charles J Miner State Alice Levee Reeves Hulburt William J. Hulburt Lillian M. Brown George (. Brown Robert Avery Vermont Electric Company Robert Berry Winooski Savings Bank Va Nettle Stone Samuel W. Hoyt Edgar Hoyt John J. Wright Chester A. Keser Henry Conlin Frank and Mary O'Ariens Henry Conlin Va Dodds GS. Bartlett Sarah Julius Tines Cavanagh Ss. Dodd- Lineley Dodd Burlington Sayings Bank B.caid Kennedy A. G. Whittemore Ann W. Huntington Hwireth EM Smith Chancery Magene Roberge Minjgenetion

Soldier in Court in Burlington Vermont Case Summary

In Chittenden County Court jurors were excused for Burligton residents as cases moved through the forenoon calendar. A key matter involved a dispute over rights to obstruct or occupy foot paths to the lake, with a motion for continuance granted. Don Prince faced charges for furnishing and testified about prior appearances. a guilty verdict was returned and a third-conviction penalty noted. Multiple chancery foreclosures and civil cases were scheduled, continued, or settled, with various names listed for hearings. An incident at the opera house ended with John R. Eskridge pleading guilty to assaulting Officer Lesser, paying fines for breach of peace and drunkenness.

Chittenden County Court Burligton Chammain Rightineity Court Oecupy Footal Whig Stroet Heer Ted Acus Wis Euch Qomaterial Witnesa Col Legrandpo Carneat Comedy W. L. Bornap Dlret Tat of Don Prince Prince Wits Incelty Avenel Patrick Murphy Brhlay Cat de Herowhiskey Prine Auanet Prines Murphy Pwore Muwer Direwn M. Horton Wiknet Vite Prince John J Enright Chester A. Reger Pattle Linsey Ve. O Dodds and Jr Flanderson Julius M. Greene Fi A. Crandall William Regere Hey Riya John Seith Michael McNulty George A. Tall Thomas Neil Thomas Hallorin Burey A. Kennedy Lillian Mechans Tobey G. B. Cutting Storst Frank Lamson Trenry Downer Mary Frank Sheehy Holbrooke Allee M. Parmer Gilet ¢ Farmer J. Terrill Michael Murphy John R. Eskridge Opera House Leosser Gallorykridge Amd Eskridge Lesser Eskridge

Lazy Liver Pills Promise Quick Liver Relief

An advertorial claim extols Ayer s Pills for liver trouble and dyspepsia. It cites E N North of Sidell praising the medicine, noting one pill nightly to start the liver and end ailments, with a 5 cent per box price and Ayer Co. in Lowell Massachusetts.

Ayer E. N. North Sidell

Arrested on Suspicion Two Burglary Suspects in Schuylerville

Two men suspected of a Schuylerville store burglary were chased Monday. Horatio Coon, 22, claimed as John Keefe, was arrested by Officer Russell after a struggle. Henry Robinson escaped. A loaded revolver, cartridges, knife, and other items valued between 500 and 600 dollars were found on Coon. both men are wanted for stealing firearms, watches, and other goods.

Schuylerville N. Y Focal Police Horatio Coon John Keefe Russell Dios Brownell Sehuyleyville College Street Champlain Gattery St. Paul Liberty Officer Russell Coon Henry Robinson Robinson

Unitarian Society Officers Elected at Annual Meeting

The annual meeting of the Unitarian Church was held in the church parlors Monday afternoon. Dr J M Clarke was elected moderator. Charles Ordway became a three year prudential committee member. Veine La Soule and W ob Gals named other members. Officers include Clerk and Treasurer G B Jolson Cal Teeter EK Adsit auditor KB lm Librarian Miss Moore and assistant Mollie Mower. Next meeting set for Monday evening with annual rental of pews to follow parish supper.

Unitarian Chrereh Society J. M. Clarke Bea Charles 2. Ordway Prudential Committee Veine la Soule W. Ob. Gals G. BF. Jolson Cal- Teeter Adsit Auditer Iff Moore Librarbin Mollie Mower

Two Soldiers In Court Fined For Intoxication At Fort Ethan Allen

Two soldiers arrested for intoxication in Elyvil court faced fines and jail time. Edward Pall pleaded guilty, fined 3 dollars plus 10.75 costs, with ten days in jail as alternate. He admitted possessing a quart of whiskey after being approached on Church Street. James O’Connell also pleaded guilty, fined nine dollars and 49 cents plus costs, with ten days in jail as alternate after a companion allegedly offered him a drink.

Fort Ethan Allen Legat Elyvil Amd Tal Guil Edward Pall I Auart Watt

That Beautiful Glass From Devon Varnish Moor Paint

An item sold by Hagar Bros features That Beautiful Glass derived from varnish in Devon’s Moor Paint. It adds 5 cents per quart to the price.

Devon Hagar Bros

Expressing gratitude to Horace Ross and family

The relatives of the late Mrs Ross express appreciation for the kindness shown during the illness and death of the wife and mother. Horace Ross and family note their thanks to friends and neighbors for support.

Mra Ross Or Stield Ovish Horace Ross

Waubakiakee Golf Club appoints season committees

Committees named by Woodhouse of the Waubakee Golf Club to serve during the coming season include tournament, entertainment, and auditors. Members listed include James Ro Wheeler, Kimball, Torrey, Green, Ward, Marson, We Robinson, Hy dt I Willcox, and others with Mrs. George Wiles presiding over entertainment.

Waubianakee Golf Club Woodhouse Waubstakee Golf Club Hcoming Beaton Ieaster Weed Englesby van Patten James Ro Wheeler I. By Kimball D. A. Torrey Green Jd. W. Votey H. L. Ward da I Marson D. We Robinson

Divorce Granted in Short Chittenden County Session

One divorce was granted in a brief Chittenden County Court session Saturday. Fate purday and John Burde faced a separation on grounds of intolerable severity and adultery. The petitioner was allowed to resume her maiden name. A Delaney case was started but not finished, with prior proceedings noted. The court adjourned as Judge Stathord left for St Johnsbury.

Chittenden Himily John Burde Sophia CC Delaney Charles D. Delaney Bex Stathord St. Johnsbury States Farmer A. Phillips Jocept B. Phillips Henry Downer Mary Downer Mower Daniel Sullivan Nolle Prossegui A. Vs. Norton J. Monahan J. T. Monahan Trusstee Thomas Halloran Margaret A. Kennedy Cain Ani John W. Hayes

Changes in Proy Conference at Troy Methodist session

The Troy Times reports the Troy conference of the Methodist Church will convene at Saratoga Springs on April 1 with Bishop J. N. Kited presiding. Many pastoral changes are expected as several ministers retire or move postings including Rev I Marsh and Rev A Spencer among others.

Troy Times Troy Methodist Church Saratoga Springs J. N. Kitegerd St. Louis Duria I. Marsh Hiterland A. Spencer Society of Church Extension EK. Wilson Green Island B Cox Addison William Clark Upper Troy W. L. Stark Owean Grove N. Jo PL Allen Broy A. O. Spoor Winooski W. H. Meeker Los Angeles Cal J. H. Coleman Glens Palle Salem Ore Willamette University Saratoga Church Jered L. Decker Jhethureh Gloversville

St Patrick's Day High Mass and Banquet Observed

St Mary's Cathedral hosted a High Mass with Rev J M Brown of Pittsford delivering the day’s address on patriotism and loyalty. A Monday banquet followed at St Mary's Hall with post ceremony exercises as the parade formed on Main Street featuring St Mary's Mutual Benevolent, Catholic Young Men's Union, Knights of Columbus and Foresters.

St. Mary’s Cathedral J. M. Brown Pittsford Mare Ald Isle Innenmen St. Patrick St. Mary's Hall Main Street Hayward Block St. Mary's Mutual Benevolent Dissociation Catholic Young Men's Union Knights of Columbus Foresters Sherman Wood Dio Morstable Howe Chester Indreth iChurch St. Mary 4 Cathedral Sheremins Tightae Tharrett He Hdoxeon I Deve Michaud Mgr.de Me Cloaree J. M. Conthuel Bl.atrick Europe John M. Brown Iis WCC Delany

St Mary's Banquet Honors Irish American Heritage

An evening banquet organized by St Anne’s Society celebrated Irish and American ties with speeches by Rt. Rev. J. S. Michaud and John O’Neill, plus songs by Miss Gard A. Corley and other performers. The program honored Father Mathew and concluded with a singalong of America.

What Our Neighbors Say on Fire Insurance Trusts

Vermont insurers face rising rates amid the valued policy law and out‑of‑state competition. The Brattleboro Reformers notes steady losses in Vermont, higher profits in New Hampshire, and argues trust-based insurance promotes over‑insurance and expense growth. Calls for reform stress reducing losses over boosting receipts to stabilize rates.

Howths Trust Brattleboro Vermont Trampshire Jha Boston Record Jesser United States Russia Demere

Red Seal Floor Paint Slogan and Local Stall Mention

A local stall runs under the banner Red Seal Floor Paint claiming the product lasts longer and promises paint to repaint floors. The brief mentions Hager Brothers as a cheap supplier or stall.

Hager Brothers

Two Divorces Granted in Chittenden County Court

Sessions resumed Monday afternoon as several cases were disposed of including two divorce petitions in which Ville were granted. The first divorce use was that of Ali.

Chittenden Ville Ali

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