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Newspaper

Burlington Free Press

Location

Burlington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1900

Page

9

Memorial Day activities span town as community honors fallen

Memorial day observances filled the town with services at the Methodist church and a Congregational address by Rev. Anton Chase. Veterans from GAR posts led ceremonies at the village cemetery with school children and teachers, while the day included religious services, parades, and decorations.

Local Notes Highlight Merges Spears and Burlington Visitors

West Milton and nearby towns report visits from Mr Merges half brother Mr Spears and families from Burlington. Community events include a Congregational vestry gathering, a caucus to elect congressional delegates, and Meadow and pasture updates. Illness deaths noted include Mrs Addison Isham and Napoleon Rock recovery reports from Mary Bletcher hospital. Woodlawn Grange plans June program with songs readings and music.

Shelburne News Briefs and School Graduation Reminder

Rev DW Dayton preached a memorial sermon at the Methodist church during Sunday services. Shelburne High School will close Friday with graduation exercises at the Methodist church. Mrs G Allen died at home and was buried in Shelburne Saturday. A program featured Jed Patterson recitation Agnes Linehan discussion and papers by Lottie McNall Bert Chase Costello and others.

DW. Dayton Methodist Church Shelburne High School G. Allen Shethurne Jed Patterson Agnes Linehan Albert Walston Reading Lottie McNall Alther Berton Chase Peter Costello Grange Jehoir

Franklin County Hom e association meets amid reports and elections

The seventh Warner Home association annual meeting was held Friday at 2 o'clock in Franklin County. Mrs. J Gregory Smith presided in the president's absence. Reports from secretary Mrs. Henry J Watson and treasurer Mrs. Fr Walworth Smith were read and accepted. The secretary noted the Home cared for 3% of children since organization, with 20 currently in care and 1 received in the past year. The treasurer reported year receipts of 70.6 dollars and expenditures of 2 dollars and balance on May 1 of 4 dollars. A board of managers was elected including Mrs. J Gregory Smith and others, then the board organized with officers: President Mrs. J Gregory Smith, Vice President Mrs. A Puller, Treasurer Mrs. F Walworth Smith, Assistant Treasurer Mrs. S Clark, Secretary Mrs. Henry J Watson. After adjournment a luncheon was served by Mise Wood and Mrs. Libbey and Miss Wick.

Warner Home Association J. Gregory Smith B.D. Puller Henry J. Watson Fr. Walworth Smith Board of Managers D. Fuller Prank Wmith Henry .J. Watson O. Puller Walworth Smith Clark Mise Wood Libbey Miss the Wick Oscar B. Johnson Georgia Mr. Jolson Daniel Potter William B. Johnson Boston Georg Johnson Harry Belknap Newlandon Conn Dummerston Florence M. Dutton Bishop Street Mia Lindos Dutton Walter Haymoend Bernard Dutton Della Corliss L. J. Morton Miss Dutton Congregational Church Blue Karmel Para Jo C. Parker John T Sullivan Lake View Rod Potter Raven BR. F. Soule Sere End, CO. D Arthur Alexander Blacksmith Boy G.H. Burke Plying Fox Charleston Traite Foxwood Moiwoord Talori Palo Alte Flying Fox Pabert Sherman Clay Commodore Wilkes Young Flying Cloud Corbin Flying Cloud Kayer Lt. Lawrence Chestnut Prince Prince of Wales Jack Meteor

East Berkshire Woman Po Weyves Dies and Other Notices

East Berkshire Mrs Po Weyves died last Thursday and was buried Saturday at Enosburg Falls. The school children held exercises in the hotel hall Tuesday afternoon. The rectory is beige. P Hawes has sold its place to Hartford Woodard and will move to Enosburg. D Moren spent several days last week with his son and daughter in Glens Falls New York.

John Sweeney Jericho Aow Jae Leites Atros Pontaphroy Robert Winter T Papin Taralie George M. Powers Morrieville Burlington High Schves Glee and Mandolin Club Henry Blood Montpelier Hey Staplin Jericho Centre Band Arthur Topper Waterbury Aegium MoneyMlay Clinton Mead Robert Kirby Jericho Centre Clinton Bo Brown St. Albans Wertesday Mrs. LP Forrtibot Derieha Wertesshiv Morin Terrill Thomas Pittshore Watt Nat Kesex Sulmen Grortie Condensed Jonesville Imerys James Percy Albane Suftford Fay Milton Capt Re Veld Thomist Crosby Burlinktes Bo Norton Starksboro J. Bo Norton Perrisburgh Jecoke Boston Joseph Goodwin Atonze Chase FG i Nichols Ir Je Charles Anders Cates Noeme G. H. Baker Luna Osgoood Cloverdale Creamery Co Georgelis Minerva Grow Hiliss New Hampshire Maurice Morey Friends Ellen Forbes Buck Hollow Lewis H. B. Carr C. 3. Allen Mabel Prior East Shelburne R. B. Forbes H. Tilley South Burlington Tilley Williston Charles North Sr Barre Robert Prof. Sharp Norton J. Russell G. Ut.o' Brien Alleaby Law School Leonard Carpenter Buffalo Baptist Church C. A. Burnham Burlington Colass Staunton Sayles Richmond Martin Small Vesley Weller James Moose Charlotte Charles Harkness Hull Albany N. Y Marmers Guy Burritt Medical College Swanton Pot Niew Farm Thayer Farm Heston and Mate Hogle's Eouth Mangum Road Schoal Hotse Rorner Chenee Judson Capt Prown Chenee Paul's Swanton Cushman Place Washington Ton Th Dd Powers M C Swantons St. Johns St. Johns, PQ Wma Stilness Wiscet Arthur Roissy Albert Brooks Avanton Visiors Swanton Skeets Frank Quinn David Gausthier Moser Ouimetre Wie Hatley Charles Tatre L'euver Mise Mabel Farrell Margaret Mulligan Mise Nore Meter Kate Farrell Hogan Mies Mo McNully Mreca J. Petron A.M. Monet Athin I. Downe A. W. Buck Lilian Buck Montpelier George Buck Georgia John Mahon Mises Celia Nennedy Woodstock D. Buck Fairfield Will Witters John Boyce Mary Florence Harold Ballard Joseph Ballard C. CL Gillette Pletcher Busineses M. FE A. W. Ford Floward Mr. Davis Plethon Charles Leonard FP. Wilcoxon Guy Howard St. Albans Bay C. Gilette Frank Ufferd Ref Howe Seacrow Montgomery I W. Shepardson H. L. Pease George Linson T A. Hawley Elsie Pease Vella Orton Pierce Frank Hunt Tusnress St. Gurtholomew Studey HW. J Rubles East Prandin W. L. Richardson Po Weyves Enosburg Falls Woman's Auxiliary Alebans Diettiet Weld Bt. Matthew's Church Stone Bwanton Fob. Leach Sheldon Simos Midford Rice Wadlefeh East Berkshire Anna Kendal Lenk Hamilton Alo Judd Triel James Calder Teft Priday Peterhead Sotland Npets Alfred Lursell Ioliniet Maria Mollinshead Nelle Metc. Iand M. Burton Yaw Montreal Leuties Ald Linuae Nest Mre BR. H Hathaway Hurlington St Athins James Pillow Mie Maggie Dulfes Plattsburith Walter Hutchine Canada Darrow Henry Powers Pike Willemain F. M. Taber Anna C. Brackett New York Hervante

Birthday celebration for Mire Mary Young

Friends gathered Tuesday the 2nd at Mr and Mrs Young's home to mark Mire Mary Young's ith birthday. A cake walk was danced by Miss Young and Mr Bevins, cake and coffee were served, and the event was described as a pleasant time.

Mr. Young Mire Mary Doi Miss Young Mr. Bevins

Brigham Academy Field Day Delivers Uneven but Busy Meet

Rain postponement shifted Brigham Academy’s field day to Tuesday with mixed footing yet strong participation. Winners include Brady first in 120 yard hurdles and Me ad in potato race, while Middlers take Tug of War and juniors beat seniors in relay. The day closed with Bakersfield defeating Johnson 4 to 1 in a later ball game.

Brigham Academy Whitney Ist Leach Robie Sr R. T Boyle Mowrigan Jd Hlowrigan Leachard Brady Herrick Evonds Kirby Whitney Mead Clancy Termmielloard Mrady Ist Whitneyard Bakersfield Johnson

Memorial Day Ceremony and Community News Spread

Old veterans attend Meio rel day exercises as town updates note thin crowds and musical performances. Reports cover church events in Enosburg Falls and Grand Isle, charity meetings, student concerts, and memorial services for Mr and Mrs Sheldon amid illness and local travel notes.

Hyde Park Court Terms Open With Local Figures Mentioned

Hyde Park begins the Leamoble County Court session with Judge Handeen W. Rowell presiding. The docket includes cases on property ownership and chattel mortgage disputes, plus damages from a highway incident near Jotinseni. Local residents, visiting relatives, and society events fill the lengthy notices in a tapestry of small-town life.

Leamoble Handeen W. Rowell Fincker Londonvillee Kiehl & Chattel Ailets Miesburgh Dhillard Shy Rendeng Che Linn Deel Chen Fden Jotinseni Noves Mimira

Field day sports in Lamoille County postponed event held

Rain delayed the field day at the fair ground but Saturday afternoon saw a lively turnout of Morrisville and Hardwick youths. 100 yard dash winners Harris Morrisville. 1/2 mile winners Wa Morrisville. 1/4 mile run listed with podium finishers including Hooper Hardwick and Warren Hardwick.

Mth Fair Ground Harris Morrisville Warren Hardwick Tyndall Carpenter Rat Hooper Potter Morrisvill

Ladies Aid Boelety Names Officers In Belvidere

The Belvidere ladies aid society met with Mrs Jo Scunttock and the S400 aid. Officers named include president Mrs MooC Shuttens, vice president Mrs Gustine Smith, secretary Mrs Eugene Rivers, and treasurer Mrs O Ae. Continued on its page.

Aid Boelety Mra Jo Scunttock S400 Mooc Shuttnets Gustine Smith Eugene Rivers Charles McCuen O. Ae

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