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Newspaper

Burlington Free Press

Location

Burlington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1907

Page

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Addison County Obituary News Roundup From Addison County

Addison County reports a string of death notices and funerals in the past week. James W. Prsidhett of Tivilege is mourned by relatives in New York and Addison County, with services at St Marys and burial at the local cemetery. Other obituaries include Edson Goadre, 81, and Page Colby, 87, with details of survivors, service times, and local tributes across Middlebury and Bristol communities.

Mery L. B. Dodge Bristol T. J. McMurtry Silas Jewett Edwin Wright Congregational Church Allai Mise Luella School of Oratory Boston Ladies’ Ald Society Jucinda Allen Calvin Martin Wolford Boor- Ville N. Y

Mysterious Explosion in Crowded Street Terrifies New York

A dramatic May 2 explosion in a crowded New York street injures eight, kills several, and shatters nearby windows. Police consider a bomb likely accidental amid fear of a Black Hand link, while residents whisper of terror and a mysterious discharge from a device among the debris.

New York Saul Streit

Lawyers Hurry to Trial in Montpelier Contested Case

In Montpelier this morning the contested case of Eliawhoth Bowers against James Bowers opened with W A Lord for the petitioner and TR Gordon for the defendant. Gordon requested a continuance claiming the opposing party was not ready. The court gave four hours for preparation and the case will proceed tomorrow morning. In the assault case of James G C Barrest by Edgar Long a default judgment was entered for the plaintiff for 54 dollars with execution to follow. The parties reside in Payatoi. The case of EF H Dewitt, administrator, ...

Montpelier Washington Eliawhoth Bowers James Bowers W. A. Lord Peritioneay TR. Gordon Mawers Gordon Howe Dimes Barrest Edgar Long H. Dewitt

Court notices and appeals across Vermont cases heard

Several chancery and Supreme Court actions move forward. Estate matters with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance unresolved. Will cases Betsey Slocum Harvey Hersey I W Eagan and others face transfers to the Supreme Court. Water rights and railroad dispute updates noted with legal representatives listed.

C. Bh. Woolwardve Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurances Company R. M. Harvey Willian Miller H.C. Holmes J. PB Lameon Supreme Court Frank Plumley Betsey Slocumva Harvey Hersey I W. Eagan Central Vermont Railway Company Chateery Cone Th Fs Smith John Ryan Marves & Waeven Whie T. R. Gordon Wineter Plainfield Konlyrd George H. Raymond CiAllay Crownie Gare Mon Moligter Tha Hintinlif Gt Mian Rtat

Indictment in Newport murder case amid court proceedings

The Newport murder indictment advances as counsel prepare for trial. The defendant faces a state case with timing set before the district court, involving the telegraph and telephone disputes and a plan to transport a suspect to Waterbury for observation.

Newport Mae le Horme Newguert State T&m Welatian Pallo Beil Telephone Company Agar Tore Pooptee Teleplm Company Iverganine Strummer Waterbury

Montpelier Christian Endeavor Meet Opens In Evening

The Montpelier Christian Endeavor union held a convention with about 49 delegates from surrounding towns. President Marl M Lewis of Barre welcomed attendees while Miss Ella Fo Chaves of Waterbury served as secretary reporting total membership. Rev DW Strong of Williamstown chaired the afternoon session on youth engagement and church roles for youths.

Christian Endeavor Union Hell Weyer Helhany Hart M. Lewis Barre Comenirtess Ella Fo Chiaves Waterbure Retary D, MM, Strong Williamstown Marl M Lewis Boree Aes Anna Cummilnge Middlesex Mike Etta

Nicholson book praised as original dramatic material

By E. H. Sothern the plot of Mr Nicholson's new book is described as original and strong in dramatic conception. The review notes growing interest leading to a striking climax and deems the book rich material for a stirring play.

Julia Marlowe Meredith Nicholson E. H. Sothern

Seminary Conference on Junior Work Debriefed

The conference on junior work was led by Miss Cirten M. Young of Fair Woven and ended with no junior hover. Evening program featured an illustrated lecture on the Congo mis Siem by Rev Jhearer Hyde of Texter Me and an address by Rev Frazer Motager of Raydelphan. A parroting service and a gathering at Trethans Church followed by a church dinner and supper hosted by local clergy.

Stey J.B. Sargent Northfield F. W. Cronkhite Greenwich Mise Cirten M. Young Fair Woven Congo Jhearer Hyde Texter Frazer Motager Raydelphan Christin Fadeaver Trethans Ning Seelery

Swanton Votes 875000 For New Witter System Bid

A special committee meeting in Steanton May 2 discussed construction of a new Witter system. Bids opened including American bidder W Amen of Sariber for 10 249 dollars the lowest bid. Pittsburgh firm Pornineton Mute submitted 221000. Michigan Pine Co offered 888204. Withorft Sporty Co of Elmira NY bid 6420 dollars.

Steanton Masnerdul Hell Witter Stepphy Tolinwe! AG Webster Ayroy i Jewerr Tayla Sariher Take Pornineton & Mute Pinttshure Michican Pine Co Withorft Sporty Company Elmira N.Y

Missionary Society Meet At Methuen Church

The Wearmans Woman Missionary Society held its annual convene at Methuen Church on May 2. A three-session program featured addresses on The Naming Millions and The Work of My Beeau, with Mrs M H Smith Rutland and Mrs Bertha Sanford Branford among speakers. Officers were elected and plans noted for the next gathering.

Rattend Mirfield Eleaine Eaton Rupert Reamenied Ronarts Dewieh Elle C. F. Warr Pawitahes Apiriiinite White Pawer Bertha Sanford Branford Schenectady Beeau Sire Stanford Jalyesa Hameo Milas Chea M. Cushman Mies ‘Ashmar T PP Mark and Mes Tonle Hleh M. Rewles Ing Milzabeth Ifemes M. H. Smith A Sisson W. A. Austry Well

Norwich Cadets Celebrate After First Victory Fire Incident

After Norwich University’s first victory over St Lawrence University the cadets held a bonfire near storage buildings. The event led to a blaze, resulting in about 2,00 0 students placed under guard and a court martial planned to determine blame while cadets remain under arrest.

Norwich University Hell St Lawrence University Norwich Oiders Forrest Leourt

Sheldon Fair Races Set for Annual Meet Details

The Franklin County fair at Sheldon runs September 2 4 5 6 with green trot and pace events. Purse money ranges from 100 to 128 for various divisions and entries close August 4. Entry fees include five percent and a winner’s premium, with National Trotting Association rules guiding the program.

Sheldon Franklin County Fair Ibrounds Natonal Trotting Association A. J. Momeroy Bas Wairfield

Father House of Commons M H Minehy Dies in Rutland

George Henry Minehy known as the Father of the House of Commons dies at his home Burley One The Hill Oakham Rutland after four decades as MP for Rutland He was born in the 19th century and sat as a conservative favoring removal of agricultural burdens serving the Commons for 40 years May 22 London report shows his long political career and stance on farming burdens.

RR. Davies Wateeon Ohio Davies Sin Mise Grace EF Kingsland Rutland George Kirk Warry Brandon Maldoon East Street J. K. Jensen Gen Henry Malone Charles H. Fergieon Cale Bradford C. W. Cale Martin Shea West Addison Rt. Patrick's Church Port Henry Mineville N.Y Sarat BE. Con Stratford Con Winoosk Toegee George E. Stone CT. Kimball W. RR Warner Stevens Eagan Wielitta Pavs F. A. Soukes Boston Mass TG. Whitford Port Tioury N. Y Tint Springs Ark Mizabeth Waterman Burlington Findes Addison County Court Middlebury J. W. Nader Joseph Carter Jatin M. Martin A. P Nedham Jersey Shore G. Rovd Nushville Teyun Stevens Hose Lester Pare Child Lave Montreal Tle Tavern House Gilbert Barton Allee Martin l Perrisharch C. M. Grandy Panton William Ladue Hatnet House Tfdrar Robards Allen Norton F. C. Phelps North Adams T. ¢. Phelps Max Fishman Main Street Foster Haven New York Charlies Haven George F. Kimball Prospect Cemetery Association Avro Martin Rochester Nelile Rhodes Beverly Mabel Polland John Battie Bonday WW. Norton J Stockwell Stockbridge J. Robinson Churchyville Alice Leonard Page A. Colby Colby Murray Ryegate John HH. Beane Arthur Atkins The Indies’ Hall J. F. Thurston Bliss Charles Atwood Edmund Cushman Lebanon N. Hh Maple Cemetery A. J. Cushman Waterbury Page Colby Stephen G Charlotte Colby Boue J. Bo Thurston Josey Sts. Dury George Warren Moses Walter Boo Gaye J. A. Rhodes Woo Butterfield A M. Sargent G. H W. Flock London George Henry Minehy House of Commons Burley-One the Hill Oakham

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