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Newspaper

Burlington Free Press

Location

Burlington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1902

Page

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Vermont News From Winooski Valley to Lake Champlain

Vermont highlights from Winooski Valley north to Passumpsic include Otter Creek Waite River and Waite River coverage by special correspondents detailing local events in the region with focus on communities along waterways and counties.

Winoosk Valley Passumpsic Waite River

Deaths and local notices from Addison County and environs

Mrs William Lt Jackman of Waltham dies of quick consumption at 28. Funeral held at home. many from away attend. Other notices: marriages, births, and local events in Addison County towns, with names like Dana, Gee, James, Bristol, and Montpelier. Public notices include a G A R encampment trip and a shingle mill prospect.

Clergy Visit and Local Visits Highlight South Starrsboro Notes

In South Starrsboro the Rev Thurston from the village will preach at Friends Church next Sunday at two PM. W C T U meets at Mrs Abbie Birdsall's home Thursday afternoon. Visitors include O W Sweet and Mrs Maria Gleason visiting granddaughter Mrs Lillian Merrill in Lincoln last week. Charlie Grace visited Huntington Sunday. Roy Hurlbut visited his brother Kyron Sunday. Lt Delong of Tuntinetan visited his daughter Mrs Shattuck last week. Bert Simple is improving. The Methodist Church repairs push nearby services to Union.

H. F. Beach Epworth League D. W. Durfee Christian Endeavor Libanua Lodge BL & A.M F.C J. W. Frank Saliabury G. W. Rathburn Bridport R. C. Martin Millbcur Martin R. Bosworth N. Db. Bissonette J. FE. Gregory Westport N. M. Thinshee Gregory H. L. Kelton Ep. N.worth League M. Dunshee Outlook Club Farr Greece Dana Norton Hypatia Linsley W. W. Rider Mountain Avenue Spring Street North Street Q. J. Grover R. W. Peake Royal W. Peake Chicago Jeremiah Curtin Roosevelt Washington Congregational Church Carlton Abernethy J. W. Page Cambridge R. A. Young New York Philadelphia L. W. Bates Wilr Grand Jury Federal Court Lanks Bartlett J. A. Hasseltine Page Tas Alfred Ferguson Averill Doucen Nelson Brooks T. A. Carlson Shoreham I. A. Boies Montpelier Kay Brittell Sarah Simmons Terrisburgh Vergennes Cameron Sprigg Brittell Arthur Patten West Anderson Mollie Hamilton Millie Sturtevant Middlebury Sutmlay The Congregational Society John James New Haven J. FF. Rowley Kitte Milo Merrill Bellows Falls HL. C. Roscoe Boston A. P. Roscoe Mortimer Adams Mass Roscoe R. H. Hathaway Dana Montpelier Thureday M. J. Desautels Winooski Thureday Desautels B. F. Gordon Bristol W. ©. Sumner C. F. Squier Florence Marvin Dana New York City Mary H. Dana West Salem Wisconsin A. C. Bquler Nyack N. Y Frank Phillips C. Chaffee Brooklyn Elmira Holcomb West Salisbury W. Cc H. Finey Laura Cutting Ladd House F. H. Dean Burlington Casper Sears J. BE. Colline Guy Toby Jennie Mattie McKenzie Hinesburgh Rev. Harris Monkton J. G. Ladd Cutting Mabel Eddy Jank Eddy Indianapolis Ind G. R. Thomas Leon Kiddy Proctor Frank Rich A. C. Lewis Virginia Colling Meader R. R. Tracy John Thomas Carter Dean William Hollis N. F. Dunshee John Collins Berste | White East Monkton Julia Danyen Ferrisburgh Benjamin Gee David Carpenter Prindle West Charlotte Edward Rudolph Elvira Smith Charles Shepard, Jr Massachusetts Charles!epard Justin Hill Howard Hanson Frank Eddy Shelburne Wy. Emshnell Thompsonville Conn Sidney Bushnell Roeberts-Wilson Fred Smith Addison Sidney Hushnell Kitty Smith Thurlington G. W. Russell William W. Wyman Wiese Mr. Adams Clarence Wyman M . W. Bushnell John Mann Mitchell Finney Gayles Thurston New Hampshire Guy C. Lamson Baptist Church West Cornwall Borston Manchester Rutland Charles Jurmim Wis Gertrude Orisea Gillett Lake Geneva PP. B. Warner E. A. Thrall Carrie Pikinton Industrian Society Spring Grove Camp Ground Lincoln Cornet George Walter Morkan Albany Business College M. B. Gove Charlotte Perrishurgh A. C. Merrill Shirley Sarah Daniels Town Panton Horton Jones Greorge Rathbuin Ira Kingsland Blackmer Ladies’ Society Charles Holdredge Orsa Gibbs Darwin Iilee J. & Wright Port, N. Y Annie Leonard Shorehem BK Wright Bweet Maria Gleason Lillian Merrill Lincoln Abbie Birdsall Charlie Grace Huntington Tuntinetan Mr. Shattuck

Village Trustees Meeting and Local Events in Vermont

Chittenden County reports a regular village trustees meeting with Absent Allard, O Sullivan acting president pro tem, and actions including curb gutter and concrete work on West Allen street, lunch counter license to Eocene Hamel, and bills paid to Winooski Aqueduct Co and J Henry McGreevy. A cotton mill gear break promises brief shutdown, a drunk driving case with fines, jury trial for Morria Flynn, multiple witnesses drawn and discharged. Tuesday saw six weddings at St Francis Xavier Church including Nellie Bolassanault to Adior Maajor and Frank Niquetle Jr. to Alma Manseau with a wedding breakfast following.

Messrs Allard Bigwood J. F. O'Sullivan Frank Carpentier West Allen Street Main and Follett Streets Hamel Winooski Aquerluet Co J. Henry McGreevy Henry King Basex Junction Anderson Justice Graves Morria Flynn Flynn Vet Enllty Michael Gibbons Peter Fountain Robert Taylor Webo A. D. Yandow St. Pranela Xavier Church Nellie Bolasannault Adior Maejor Frank Niquetle, Jr Misa Alma Hormidas Manseau J. F

Legislature Debates Liquor Reform Bills and Funeral Honors

Vermont Senate and House discuss a proposed state liquor commission bill and related reforms while honoring General W. O. Grout with a joint funeral committee. Debates span agency structure, penalties, and revenues with emphasis on biannual commissioner elections and agency oversight. Also reported are wedding notices and attendance at a statehouse wedding, plus brief items on committee appointments and adjournments.

Official Record of the Day in Senate Session

Morning session opened at 10 o'clock with the Senate called to order. Devotional exercises followed as officials introduced several important bills during the opening proceedings.

Senate Benate

Farmers Organize In Montpelier To Discuss Cattle Commission

Former legislators and farmers formed a Montpelier group to benefit members through mutual support. A. J. Russell was chosen chairman and J. L. Hobart of Westford secretary with a steering committee from each county. Chittenden members Doug Lass, Flinn, and Whitcomb spoke on cattle commission work and tuberculin testing amid resistance to compulsory testing without full compensation for condemned cattle. The group planned repeated meetings, emphasized tuberculosis discussion and taxation, and claimed farmers hold growing legislative influence.

Montpelier House Senate State House A. J. Russell Ruth Town Whn JL. F. Hobart Westford Chittenden County W. B. Douglass Williston William Flinn Unederhill Whitcomb Richmond State Cattle Commission Douglass Doughles Russail Orleana County Vermont Torey

Wedding at Vergennes Announces Bennett Richards Union

At Vergennes Congregational Church the marriage of Miss Fannie Elden Richards and Alexander Bennett of West Newton Mass occurred at 1 30 pm with Rev Roso Davies officiating in a double ring ceremony. Ushers included Mayor E G Norton Dr W Shipman Charles H Strong and Robert Bennett. Organist Miss Mary Strong led music amid asparagus and bouquet decorations.

Alexander Bennett Fannie Richards Vergennes Fannie Elden Elsen Richards Panton West Newton Mass Congregational Roso Davies E. G. Norton W. Shipman Charles H Strong

Grand Lodge of Vermont Holds Annual Templar Session in Barre

The 4th annual session of the Independent Order of Good Templars in Vermont opened in Barre with over 10 delegates registered. Tonight a public social was held, and today’s work included grand lodge reports and officer updates. Also noted is the death of Richford resident L. D. Curtiss at age 84, a former overseer of the poor and town legislator. Simeon Wright, age 4, was killed by the Boston Express near Glen Sutton after lying on the track, with initial reports suggesting intoxication.

Grand Lodge of Vermont Ita Barre Cot Order of Dined Templars Grand Lodge C. W H. Hayden Riversidy Richford L. D. Curtiss Simeon Wright Boston Express Glen Sutton Wright

Bankrupt or farmer dispute echoes in Rutland hearing

Federal court hearings focused on Walter M Ware of Putney who faces bankruptcy petitions filed by George Appleton and W E Pierce alleging he is a cattle dealer. Ware’s lawyers argue he is a farmer, challenging insolvency under Vermont law. Also noted: grand jury activity, immigration cases, and trials set for the Farmers National Bank receivership. Officers elected for the Vermont Branch of the Woman's Auxiliary to the Board of Missions and a large delegate presence marked the day with talks on Japan and China missions.

Rutland Oct Vieorge VT Appleton W. E. Pierce Putney Walter M Ware Waubold Wara Lawn Vermont Kittredge Haskina Brattleboro EB. L. Watersman C. Pitts A. W. Gibson Postothee E. L. Kincaid Boston Antonio Ohanna George Black Montreal F. L. Fish Farmers’ National Bank of Vergennes Charles E. Parker Core Patrick Pemether Woodstock Constance Wheeler Burlington Brisiness Martha Aldrich Japan

Vermont Drugists Meet F Roots Elected President For Year

The Vermont Pharmaceutical association met in St Johnsbury and elected W F Root of Brattleboro as president for the coming year. Officers include H Pierce of Harton, BE Crown of Barre, A J Cheney of Morrisville, secretary Wo EL Terrill of Montpelier, and GL Harwood of Chester. A business session, factory visit, and banquet at Pythian Hall marked the gathering amid good attendance.

Root Brattleboro St. Johnsbury Montpelier Harwood Chester Fairbanks Scale Pythian Hall

Huse Memorial Service Noted by Washington County Bar

Washington County courtroom hosted a memorial service for Eliram A. Huse state librarian. Judge Watson and Edgerton presided with Lieutenant Governor Stanton and Governor McCullough present. J. P. Lamson read resolutions. biographical sketch by Senator Millingham. tributes by Fifield Wing Eb Smilin and Lord.

Washington County Dillingham Fontpelier Det Eliram A. Tiuse Watson and Edgerton Stanton McCullough J. P. Lamson Cabot Waterbury Waterbury Congregational Church Grout L. (. Moody Mr. Smith

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