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Newspaper

Burlington Free Press

Location

Burlington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1900

Page

5

Green denies rumors of marital strife and engagement

Mrs. Hetty Green arrives at Bellows Falls Vermont residence and says rumors of trouble with her husband and daughter Sylvia’s engagement to a French nobleman are untrue. The family plans a long season in Vermont with Sylvia and her father arriving in early June, and Green expected to join after the Philadelphia convention.

Bellows Falls Hetty Green New York Miladelphia Con Green

Burgess Arrested for Court Contempt in Bennington

John H Burgess W arrested and jailed for contempt of court after failing to pay $4 a month to his former wife. Once married to a wealthy family, he left the state after two children, traveled to Massachusetts and South Dakota, and has been traced to the area as officers close in.

Bennington John H. Burgess Iirstfield Mass Thaoick Falls

Caledonia County Caucuses Signal Shifts in Delegates

In St Johnsbury Vermont on May day caucuses elected delegates to the county convention. Grout leads with 80 delegates to 8 for Ross as Ross supporters carried Waterford narrowly and won in Barnet. Delegates from Peacham Ryegate Lyndon Burke Danville and Hardwick backed Grout. Syndon will nominate J W Sanborn for county senator. A Union service featured Rev Tob P Quimby.

Grout Sen Ross St. Johnsbury Waterford Barnet Peacham Ryegate Lyndon Burke Danville Hardwick Syndon J. W. Sanborn Tob P. Quimbly Universalist Church Grand Army Music Hall Caledonia Stafford St. Johnebury Gropan Brarcard Vile Iduldis- Dhey Gen Mont Liwandgis Ross’ Trienus Alex Tinnett St Johnsbury Iri Tross Bast Fiville Efeht Groursi St. Johnsburg Mule Unhon Bates Newark Kirby Helemutes Predged Wendell B. Stafford Rutland Baker Manese City Hall Joet, Baker Ruthie

Wasteful practices in small farm operations cited by correspondent

A New York Evening Post correspondent lists wasteful farming methods from persistent overspending on unprofitable stock to neglecting soil and crop care. He cites keeping unprofitable animals, poor feed, improper manure use, neglected markets, and failure to apply timely agricultural guidance as key losses.

Aston Nike New York Evening Post Coffree

Farmer Neglect Criticized For Poor Farm Practices

A fragment lists various failings in agricultural care including weed killing, crop maintenance after harvests, cattle management, pest and weather issues, fowl welfare, and livestock protection. It also condemns personal neglect such as poor diet, lack of sleep, and inadequate recreation.

Chittenden County Republican Convention Set for June

The Chittenden county Republican committee met at the Van Ness House to fix the county convention date for nominating officers. The convention on June 1 will include 175 delegates, with apportionment for Bolton Burlington Charlotte Colchester Essex Hinersotigh Huntington Jericho Milton Richmond Shelburne St George Underhill and Williston among others, reflecting spring governor vote declines.

Chittenden County Republican Committee van Ness House Elihu G A.T Stevens Richmond Hhe Mae Dalton St. George Underhill Burlington Bolton Chaarlotte Colchester Essex Hinestorigh Huntington Jericho Milton Shelburne Buea Burlington St. George Niterhil Woetford Williston

Death of an Old Resident Miss Harriet Ames

Miss Harriet Allen Ames died Saturday at 7 AM at 49 Grant Street aged ? She was born in Bridgewater on March 1 180, moved to Burlington and joined St Pauls parish as the oldest communicant. She was tied to a famous Massachusetts family including the Ames, with funeral held Tuesday afternoon.

Harriet Ames Massachusetts Harriet Allen Ames Grant Street Miss Ames Bridgewater Aston John Ames Ames Stetson Caroline A. Mills Birington Burlington Mopkins Flers Jesus Miss H. Gilbert Ithaca N. Y Massachhusetts Ann Oakes Ames

Remarkable Remedy Endorsed By Hartford Druggist

Druggist A W Sawtelle of Hartford endorses Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. A customer praised its shore season relief and a man who fainted recovered after a dose. Guaranteed by all druggists. Washington reports pensions for Vermonters and a statue dedication near the Sahara Desert.

Chamberlain A. W. Sawtelle Hartford

Discovery of corona and prominences from eclipse

In Atlanta and across the Southeast scientists report ideal weather for eclipse observation. Prof. Lord of Ohio finds evidence that the corona and solar prominences are composed of the same matter. Prof. Pickering notes prominences and perturbations, with Harvard and Lick Observatory teams recording successful photography and measurements. The blackout near totality and subsequent observations at Griffin, Philadelphia, and Washington are described, including multiple plates and spectrographic data. In Denver a rediscovery of the planet Eros is reported by Prof. Howe at Chamberlain Observatory.

Lord Ohio Pickering Atlanta Thia Remaurkilie Alabama North South Carolina Georgia Louisiana Mar i Lord of the Ohio State University Harvard United States Naval Observatory Barnesville Gritfin Updegraff Arneeville J. C. Lord State University of Ohio Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania Griffin Brown Humphreys Mitchell Alfred F. Burton Massachusetts Institute of Technology Washington, Ga W. Hi. Pickering W. W. Campbell Lick Observatory India Eros Denver Col May HW A Howe Chamberlain Observatory Mros Andy Two Bere Hin Arles

Woman’s Health Remedy Cited For Backache Relief

Lydia E. Pinkham’s Veget able Compound is praised as a woman’s medicine for women’s ills with claims of backache relief over thirty years. The ad urges readers to send letters and seek free counsel from Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn, Massachusetts.

A. M. Bininger & CO New York

Vermonters Receive Additional Pension Increases

May records grant pensions to Vermonters including James McLaughlin in bury East with an original amount and restoration for David N. Stattlehoro. Henry A. Bilver of Bennington renewal and increase. Truman Wimpton of Randolph with rise to 17. George H. Vice of Holland ten dollars. Joseph F. Benjamin at Soldiers Home Bennington with additional funds. Allen of Wallingford twelve. John B. Heaveyy of Brando n twelve. Henry C. Lyon of East St. Johnsbury five, as listed for 1911-era veterans.

Washington

Congregational Convention of Vermont to Meet in Newport

The annual meeting of the Congregational Convention of Vermont will be held at Newport June 12 and 13. Readings, reports, and interdenominational talks are scheduled, with devotional services, papers, and addresses by Rev. Messie Waite Banks, Rev. J. Fuller, Rev. A J Lord, and others.

Petings Newport Conerecational Convention Vermont Ehunh Rell Eal Fairbanks Rev Messie Waitebanks Palley H.R. Miles Loval J. K. Fuller A. J. Lord. Ooli Woman's Flame Missionary Union D. EB. Emerson Lydia Hartig WH. Alu James L. Barton D. Moston AL B.C. BM Newpe Congregational Church Woman's Home Missionary Union Arp Bates Richmond Murlington E.W. Freeman Thal Dullot Randolph May S Bate Normal School Randolph Center Rey Alanson L. Cooper Afelock Alexander Dunnett Esi Arthur G. Canfield the Viuiversity of Kansas University of Michigan

New Traffic Contract Shifts Freight Routes in Vermont

A new agreement between Boston and Maine and Canadian Pacific era lines will route freight trains over Grand Trunk trackage between Windsor and White River Junction via Brattleboro and connect with the Piscataqua line. Through passenger freights will move New London boats over Boston and Maine iron to Windsor. Windsor faces layoffs and homesloss as Windsor station staff relocate to White River Junction.

Boston Maine Grand Trunk Vermont Windsor Bellows Dale, May la Heine Prin White River Junction Buson New London Brattleboro Whia Meyre Witdscar White Fiver Junction

Dan Dunnett for State Senator and Rutland Baker Support

The report outlines local party meetings and caucuses across Vermont towns. It notes Grout supporters in Caledonia and St Johnsbury backing Alex Tinnett, while Rutland endorses Joe Baker for Congress. Randolph announces normal school commencement with faculty appointments.

Trout Fishing Record Broken at Darling Pond

Griffith and party catch 112 pounds of speckled trout in a single day at Darling pond while visiting Danby. The total trip tally reaches 127 pounds, shattering the local one day fishing record and possibly a regional high for recent years. Participants include J. C. Moore and notable guests from Rutland and Denver, with the event dated Friday morning through the following day.

Griffith L. Griffith Danby Mr. Griffith J.C. Moore Washington Muir Denver, CO Merchants’ National Darling Pond

Senter Favored as Democratic Nominee for Governor

From Montpelier comes word John W. Senter of Montpelier is the strongest Democratic gubernatorial candidate, with supporters noting his repeated mayoral terms and personal achievements. The Vermont Republican outlook predicts a GOP landslide in a presidential year.

Montpelier John WH. Senter Provernor T. W. Moloney Rutland Senter Sonter Vermont

A Season Soldier Faces Heavy Fire at Muster

A young recruit endures heavy shelling as the foe peppers him with fire shortly after muster at Exchange. The piece portrays a tense moment amid combat readiness and discipline.

Misread Romance Sparks Bitter Exchange in Chicago News

Fragmentary Chicago News item shows a heated exchange where one party insists a relationship cannot continue, while the other presses for more. The text hints at emotional strain and interrupted dialogue.

Injunction Halts Monument at Fair Haven Grave Site

A Rutland judge granted an injunction to prevent placing a 12 dollar monument over the grave of Father Thomas Lynell at Fair Haven. Michaud, attorney for the church, moved to arrange service of papers while no opposition to the injunction was reported. The case concerns protecting church property tied to the priest’s burial site.

Father Lynch Fair Haven Twidee Tal Wee Goentea Coe Apditian Miehaud Jay Cattalte Thehon Michaud Rutland Male Haven

Expensive Crutches and Trinkets Stir Emphatic Debate

A New York Sun piece argues high priced crutches show wealth and taste, contrasting plain maple models at 2.50 to 4 with rosewood pairs at 9 to 10, and even jeweled adornments on caps and initials. It quotes a New York dealer claiming trimmings drive cost, not the crutch itself.

New York the Inquirer New York Sun

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Promoted For Cough Cures

An advertisement extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, claiming a persistent cough signals serious diseases like consumption and bronchitis. It asserts early treatment with the remedy cures coughing and notes wide reputation and guaranteed satisfaction.

Remedies for codling moth in apples and Dr Moses Bragg's bequest

The article discusses codling moth control in apples with Paris green and alternatives, noting application timing before fruit set and cautions about foliage burn. It also reports the death of Dr Moses M. Bragg in Utica and his bequest of his New York history library to the New York Historical Society.

Moses M. Bragg Utica New York The New York Historical Society Dr Bragg

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