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Newspaper

Burlington Free Press

Location

Burlington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1900

Page

8

Home Matters and Local Updates Across Cities

A scatter of local items notes Co). Grand B. Cannon arriving from New York for summer residence. Ruthindranadimn rail work on track progress. John Withell and family open a Montreal cottage for the season. Registrations include bankruptcy filing by Ernest Bartlett and a court postponement in Widrick case. Wallace circus tours Rutland and nearby towns.

Grand B. Cannon New York Ruthindranadimn Grand Ned Ernest Hi. Bartlett St. Albans Ford A. Widrick Wallace Circus Rutland Middlebury Giens Youngstown Oho Judenent Amemed Derby Wortheim Fidelity and Casualty Company of New York Supreme Court Vereement A. Wortheim

Adultery charge linked to Hattie Vancor case at Monkton

Reported case names the accused in a Vermont adultery charge with Hattie Vancor wife of Charles W. Vancor, filed July 1 in Monkton. The State's Attorney FP lL of Vergennes files the complaint. The Ottawa era outlines other local notices and legal actions across town.

Hattie Vancor Charles W. Vancor Monkton Mish Vergennes Philip Downer Starksboro C. B. Crowley Williston Essex Junction Row Pouillot St. Joseph's Cemetery Adeline Paul Mongeon Theodore Rosette St. Joseph's Church J. M. Clearee Rose Durand S J. Paul Street Lomelock Mount Calvary Cemetery Ethan Spaulding Moretown Jesse Wheeler Wheeler Charles Wheeler

Norwich University Cadets Drill and Parade Planned at Northfield

The annual drill inspection and parade for Norwich University cadets will be held in Northfield from June 15 to 23, 19M. Maj. Frank J. Howe of the Vermont National Guard First Infantry will inspect the command and report its condition at the close of the exercises.

Norwich University Northfield Frank J. Howe Vermont National Guard

Creamery Notes Prompt Fraternal Lessons at Meeting

Cabot creamery paid for district deputy grand master W. L Havens to speak at the April meeting. The gathering stressed fraternal bonds and humor as a dairy town shared jokes about milk, butter and the month’s average yields, with laughter at the remarks.

Cabot Creamery Cabot W. L. Butter Cts Hieres

New Spring and Summer Clothing Stock From Rogers Peet Co

A local dealer offers Spring and Summer stock largely made by Rogers Peet & Co of New York. Prices and conditions match the New York retail department, with a full money back guarantee if desired.

Rogers Peet & Co New York

Odd Fellows Reflect on Charity Growth and Home at Ludlow

The meeting praised Odd Fellows principles and charity, noting rapid growth and future prospects. Speakers highlighted the Ludlow Odd Fellows Home, its facilities, and about ten million dollars in related homes project nationwide.

Odd Fellowship Harry Parker Alonzo Chase J. W. Goodell Order Brotherhood of Man Atlantic Dominion Odd Wewehlp Stillson Henry Clark Odd Fellows Ludlow Ahl Expr Lowshin J. H. Blakely O. 1. Henderson C. A. Perry Hi. L. Stillson

Medal of Honor Legion Sets Brooklyn Convention Events

General order announces the tenth annual Medal of Honor Legion gathering in Brooklyn on September 11 to 12 with a public meeting at Plymouth Church, a banquet at Union League Club, and an optional steamer excursion. Headquartered at Hotel Saint George, coordinators urge early notice for complimentary entertainments and a special transit fare.

Medal of Honor Legion Brooklyn T. S Peck Citizens Committee Plymouth Church Lectin Legion Plymouth Shurch A.m Borough Duals Coney Island Elizeng Committee Union League Club Hudson River West Point Lonel George W. Brush M. B Spencer Place Citizens’ Committee James W. Stevenson Hotel &J. George Clark Hicks Street

Memorial Day observance urged by Vermont Grand Army commander

General Order No. 12 from Department Commander Butterfield of the Grand Army of the Republic Vermont urges Memorial Day observance with church services and ceremonies. Posts are asked to decorate graves with flags and flowers and invite women’s groups, veterans, and citizens to attend both Memorial Sunday worship and Memorial Day exercises.

Butterfield Atterfield Mont G. A. Ant Department of Vermont Grand Army of the Republic Derby Line Our Order America Republic Grand Army The Tejpublic Department Woman's Relief Corpu Sons of Veterans, Jadies’ Aid Kocieties Franklin G. Butterfield Com K. Richmond

Memorial Day plans by Stannard post and G A R

Memorial Day activities are being arranged by Stannard post and the G A R. Superintendent Wheeler is invited to have public school children participate in the observance. Principal Isag Thomas will deliver the address at the armory in the afternoon.

Stannard Post Wheeler Publc Isag Thomas

Grand Lodge Officers Elected during Odd Fellows Week

Grand Master election and 54 candidates conferred the Grand Lodge degree as Odd Fellows week sessions concluded at Odd Fellows Hall. Rebekah degree honors, transfers, and a full slate of officers were announced, with Vermont and Ohio ties cited and a Ludlow home report highlighted.

Brothers of the Odd Fellowe Odd Fellows Hal I. i Mellen Ermifid W Farr St. John Stury H. C. Farrar Rute Land I. E. Mellen Middlebury H. R. Kimball St. Albans C. W. Farr St. Johnsbury C. W. Spaulding Woodstork L. J. Brown Bradford Isrand A, Cook Newport Grand Sentinel D, M. Damon Hellows Malls Grand Outside Sentinel W. L. T. Bene Poultney Chas H. Lockwood Springfield J &. Smith Batre Col W. Hall W. EF Waterman Jas. Gelide ¥. Filuance O. H. Henderson H. EB. Parkeroundho T. Benedict B. H. Jackson W. F. Goddard H. M. Dodge L. C. Grant W. P. Heron F. A. Averill L. C, Grant J. . Stiles Db. T. Lawrence L. G. Burnham C. A. Piher A. E Odd Fellows Grand Patriarchs Association of Vermont H. Henderson Henry Clark Hutland H.C. Parrar Rutland Farrar Brother Clark Daa Clark Henderson TL. J. Retting D. L. Sanders Tegret Alfred 5 M. Bartlett Vermont Burlington Odd Fellowship HH. Jackson H. Jackson Grand Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Land Lodge I Elock Credentialé T. G. Burnham Sturgis FM. Spalding Subordinates A. P Jlo O. Wi. Smith Grievaneca J. W. Goodell H. P. Reed T. M. Hubbard Finance T. W. Hall J. HH Blakley Jurisprudence J Macomber W. P. Stevena G. H. Naat Slack D R, Stetson C. Ranney State of the L. W. Clough BR. W. Malburd L. d. Rotting Web Kidvens L. Sanders Pritting H. £. Parker H. L. Stillson H. M. McFarland John Retting DeWitt Davis Grand Lodge of Ohio Eestion Grand Lodge of H. B. Parker C. HM. Lyman Ohio Parker Buckeye H. J. Parker BM. Bartlett Rebekah Eath Munerer Kioh. Jackson Wanlon A. Sherburne Ludlow le H. M McFarland J. J. Blakley Sovereign Grand Lodge Detroit Mich Grand Treacher EP. Adams H. C. Said Champion Lodge H. Wo Hall Hardwick James A. Gill Issatt Henry Chirk Iso48 Vermont Old Fellowship Firand Maretal G. Pullam Ludiow W. J. Slavens Chester Grand Guardian P. M. Spnuiling Albans Grand Herald S. A. Reed Windsor Chalsom Strong CK. Sturges Brattleboro Welch Bonnington Cameron Proctor Wardell Bristol Deel Reel Enosburgh Falls M. Hibbard Bareten Martin East Hardwick C. Baker Reedahoro Vijetviet W. J. Goddard Bratetlehoro EO HW Jackeon Odd Fellows Home H.W. Hall H. L. Stiteun L. @ Fullam Vislting Brothers and Sisters FlGscreerveseress Tanny Crandall Mes Francee Waterman Berttha Kmeta B. le Kent

Hints to Tourists and Dairy Equipment Ad

Hints to Tourists advertises a free publication on summer resorts in Illinois Wisconsin and Michigan along the Chicago and North Western Railway. It notes free pickup or 2 cent postage to W B Kuiskern Chicago for mailing. Sharples Cream Separators promoted as profitable for dairying.

Illinois Wisconsin Michigan Chicago and North-Western Railway Tleke Bente W. B. Kuiskern Fifth Avenue Chicago Union Pacific North- Western Overland Limited Pacific Express Chicago and North- Western Railway Brittain Washington Street Boston Mass

Battery Street Row Hearings End in City Court

The Battery Street row case heard in City Court on Tuesday involved Barney Anthony, fined 23 dollars for breach of the peace, and Joseph Croto and George Kaley fined for being present before the fact. All three defendants shared costs of 6.30 dollars, with Kaley and Croto appealing. Testimony described Anthony accosting Read and a scramble near Champlain shops on Main street.

Battery Street Barney Anthony W. H. Reads Joseph Or “Tip Croto George Kaley W Ace Orses Anthony Read Wael Kaley Cruto Jal William Crowley Charles White Thynne Champlain Main Street James Thynne Croto Hawkins Clement Hurley

Monarch Mixed Paint Ad Based on Chemical Purity Claims

An advertisement proclaims Monarch Mixed Paint from Senour Co as made from pure carbonate of lead and zinc oxide with coloring matter, using linseed oil, thinner, and turpentine, and free from water benzine adulterants. It notes limited dark shades not possible from lead and zinc and reserves chemical analysis, signed by the Senour Gel Co. estate of Geo J Hagar.

Monarch Senour Nfg. CO

Easy to Take Sure In Effect Patent Medicine Claim

An ad touts Bax ter's Mandrake Bitters Tablets as a remedy to aid sleep appetite and vitality. It promises relief from habitual constipation headaches fevers and blood purification with a refund offer if it fails to cure. The list of druggists and distributors includes numerous names and towns.

Baxter’s Fairfax W. J. Trombly Minesburgh M. Hall Andrews Bros Monkton Meader Orwell W. BK. French & Co Weybridge J. Newton Alburg N. If. Martin Alburg Springa A. St. Skelly Admr Grand Isle Agel Bros South Hers B. Irish & Son Keelera Ray Keeler Bros

Betsey Ly Tanner Dies at Home of Ormond Cole

The elderly Betsey Ly Tanner died Sunday evening at her residence in Windoski. She was the mother of Mray Henry Wells and aged 56 years. Details on the time and exact location were provided in the notice.

Abraham St. Pierre Jlalit Charles St. Pierre Elmwood Avenue Old Og Mr. St. Pierre Canada St. Joseph’s Church Hm. E. Sheldon Boston Dorset New England Journal of Education Ormond Cole Windoski Betsey Ly Henry Wells

Cough Remedy Ad Promises Full Cure and Money Refunds

An old advertisement touts Downs' Elixir for coughs with instructions for use day and night. It claims rapid throat relief and offers refunds if the cure fails, listing multiple druggists and towns in a broad regional spread.

R. B. Stearns & Co W. H. Zottman & Coe George A Churchill F. L. Patta Co J. G. Bellrose W. J. Senderson F. Henry Parker & Co J. W. O'Sullivan M. E. Collina Goeselin Uroz W. PO Hall George Loveland & Co

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