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Newspaper

Burlington Free Press

Location

Burlington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1902

Page

9

No Compulsory Test Bill and Vermont Legislature Actions

Montpelier Oct 7 nearly all House members and about half the Senate met as gavels fell. The House committees were announced and debates referenced General Grout’s funeral. Legislation included a plan for cattle tuberculosis board and a plurality election bill for representatives.

House Douglass Williston Senate Russell Hinesburgh Board of Cattle Commissioners Vermont Chittenden County

Cured Monthly Pains Sold by Lydia E Pinkham’s Compound

Miss Nettie Blackmore of Minneapolis shares that Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound cured her painful monthly periods after a skeptical start. She reports headaches and dark spots fading as health improved and urges other women to seek advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts. Miss Jennie L Epwards of Washington endorses the remedy after five months of use for a chronic difficulty and renewed vitality.

Nettie Blackmore Minneapolis Lydia E. Pinkham Lodge Nerriz Biacrxswons Central Ave Minn Mre Prxrxnam Lydia FE. Pinkham Jennie L. Epwards N. W Washington, D. C

Public notices and political moves in Montpelier race records

The column lists numerous townships and committees amid a slate of political items. It notes death honor for Gen. WOW Grout, a funeral plan, and a proposed three senator five representative funeral attendance, plus railroad commission bills and a Senate committee lineup.

Wow. Grout Bath Senate Merrifield House

Freeman meeting presiding officer protections act

S10 by Senator Russell proposes an act to prevent mistakes by the presiding officer at freemans meeting and calls for red colored reballots for justices and a red ballot box labeled justices of the peace. B11 by Senator Brown amends sections of 1918 and 192? of Vermont Statutes, referred to judiciary, sets fines of 500 for witnesses who refuse to obey in state cases after mileage and five dollars per day for attendance. Joint resolution grants use of the House hall to Vermont Officers Reunion. Senate rules committee chaired by Brownell reports and adopts the recommended rules. Senate adjourns on Mayo of Washington motion.

General Assembly State of Vermont Bald Board Chiairman Board of Cattle Commissioners Board Tne Btute Meeting OF Colonial Dames Society of Colonial Dames Montpelier Vermont Officers Reunion Society United States Dillingham M'Cullough McCullough Bates Graham Russell Greene Brownell General Committee Phel Welling Judiciary Justices of the Peace Brown Simmons Hall of House of Representatives Senate Mittee Mayo Washington General Grout William FP. Dillingham Waterbury Charles A. Prowuty Newport Jonathan Rosa St. Johnsbury Justin 8. Morrill Seneca Haselton Burlington Grout Haselton Prouty Ross Maselton Northfield Woman's Auxiliary Board of Missions Paul F. Hoffman Bishop Hall Joseph Reynold Trinity Church of Rutland South

Proceedings in the House Increase taxes on corporations bill introduced

The House opened with devotion then journal read. Porter of Wilmington introduced bill H 3 to raise corporate taxation across railroads telegraph and other firms. Douglass of Williston offered H 3 on elections and plurality voting timing. Gale of Guilford proposed preserving surveyor general papers. Adjournment by Blake of Eden.

Dartt Springfield Battell Middlebury Porter Wilmington Leotiens Ladd Albureh Fuller Versijre Marah Sheldon Morey Rupert Crandall Wells Preble Shoreham Jones Halifax Federal Relations Fitzpatrick Pittstam Sweet Huntington Sessions Goshen Day Baltimore Ellis Pittsfield Ball First Haven Mason Mount Tabor Mineans Fletcher Cavendish Morrill Strafford Ills Fairhaven Wheeler Rockingham Richardson Montpelier Harrington Cambridge Cabot Vincent Burlington Willey Bharon Eaton Waitsield Claflin Hancock Tilley St George Heath Fairlees Allen Tradefield Judiciary Committee Eddy Robbin T Dummerston Newton Reading Pawlet Hallenheek I.more Montgomery Isle la Motte Russell Kirby Lannie Victory Banks Contand Frattleboro Waterbury Mattison Chelsea Dean Ferrisburgh Waterman Chester Horton Poultney Gallagher Craftsbury Manufactures Pearl Johnson Rookwood Bennington Willard Townshend Seaver Barton Graham Ludlow Chittenden Martin Corinth Pillsbury Sutton Agriculture Douglas Williston Gilman Ryegate Wood Georgia Thitterfield Weathersfield Taylor Sherburne Brookfield Dunklee Vernon Ward Duxbury Tillotson Covell Lemington Grand Hat Adams Marlboro Glastonbury Graves Waterford Perrin Berlin Fivon Underhill Killings Rinton Bawver Sudbury Miles Albany Carpenter Orange Pierce Shrewsbury Fisk Fayston Northrop Fairfield Myde Grand Isle Windsor Drew Maidstone Pape Barre City Davis Proctor Smith Northfield Pond Berkshire Blake Eden Thurston Prighton Rundy St. Johns Priggs Granville Connell New House Senate Cowland Brattleboro Gale Guilford Douglass Guillford

Epworth League Burlington District Convention at Fair Haven

The Burlington district Epworth League annual convention will be held in Fair Haven on October 29 and 30 with a full program of devotional services sermons and addresses by clergy from Vermont New York and nearby areas. Delegates and visitors will be entertained free. those seeking entertainment should notify Rev. J M Appleman with a delegate card.

Burlington District Fair Haven Vergennes Epworth League Society V. Vischer Vischer’s Ferry Epworth League John Duffield Rutland Solo Vischer R. L. Thompson Brandon J. M. Appleman Shushan N. Y J. R. Morris Castleton Solo Lyman Cook Cambridge TI. V. Vischer George W. Brown N. L. Ball Ferrisburgh J. M. Applesman

Strange man taken into custody by Waterbury police

Waterbury on October 7 a man was arrested after being put off a train by a conductor and jailed. He was released then jailed again due to odd behavior. He is described as a foreigner and no one can communicate with him.

Waterbury

U S Courts Open October Term In Rutland Vermont

Rutland October term of the United States Circuit and District courts opened at the federal building. Judge Hoyt I L Wheeler presided. Docket calling and juror swearing began. Case Collins & Cetul vs O'Brien & Sheehan set for trial this afternoon over Rutland railroad extension through Lake Champlain island. Vermont pensioners list notes Williams T. Burr Bradford receives a $12 increase.

Rutland United States Circuit District Federal Hoyt IL Wheeler Brattleboro Collins & Cetul O'Brien & Sheehan Rutland Railroad Island Lake Champlain

Gen Grout Dead Funeral Thursday in Kirby

Ex congressman William W Grout died at his Kirby farm at 7 am aged 66 after a seven weeks illness of gastritis and heart failure He leaves four brothers three sisters and a widow His life spanned politics law and service from Vermont counties through state offices to the U S Congress with notable service on committees and as District of Columbia chairman The funeral is Thursday at 1 pm from the Kirby home with burial in East St Johnsbury

St. Johnsbury William W. Grout Kirby George Guy Josiah Derby Theophilus Boston James George W'fford Mary Dwinell Sketcil Grout William Wirt Grout Compton Caledonia County William John Grout England Watertown Mass Ayers Haverhill Chase Elijah Grout Charlestown Stark Bennington Theophilus Grout Moose River Vermont Poughkeepst Law School Newark Barton Orleans County Stannard St. Albans Smith State Senate Orleans Bradley Barlow Greenbacker Poland Mississippi River District of Columbia Interior Treasury War Departments Bureau of Agriculture Congressional Campaign Committee Stark and Webster East St. Johnsbury General Grout Norwich University

Weather Its Aftermath Helped Greenville Farmer Recover

Greenville Oregon farmer John Lee recounts years of illness after a cold spring rain and grip. He credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, saying about three boxes cured him. Pills advertised as a remedy for lingering germ effects from fever and various ailments. Sold by dealers or via Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.

Fme John Lee Greenville Oregon

Edmunds High, Montpelier Tie 6–5 After Close Football Battle

Edmunds High School from Burlington edged Montpelier Seminary 6 to 5 in a hard fought game on the seminary grounds. End runs by Watkins and Kendall opened Edmunds, Montpelier answered with a second half touchdown, Edmunds held on defense at the three yard line, final time in center field with the ball. Time halves 15 minutes referee Pretty umpire Bostwick. Two tombs of great antiquity were found in the Necropolis in the Roman Forum.

Montpelier Edmunds Burlington Montpelier Seminary Watkins Kendall McCuen Edmonds Meiyer Seymore Batchelor Andreannt Ryt oPt Marvin Whitton G. Og Gordon Austin Tebberotts Frank Howard Rice Lowie Wright Lee Miller McCuen A. B Melver Watkins Slob Wells Beach F. Bo R. Haynes Kendall M H. R H. L. Haynes Pretty Bostwick

Le Roy Plow Promises Ease and Versatility for Farmers

The best farmer in town uses the Le Roy Plow for top results. The ad claims the plow outperforms other tools, with numerous styles to suit seed needs. It guarantees truthful representation and invites readers to request a catalogue from F W. BE, VANTINE in Alburgh, A J TAYLOR in Burlington, or GRAY & MUDGETT in Fasex Junction.

Vantine Alburgh A.J. Taylor Burlington Gray & Mudgett Fasex Junction

Naval Parade at Arlington Honors General Wright Monument

A morning naval parade in Arlington, Washington, drew crowds as attendance grew overnight. Veterans of the Army of the Republic, reunions for Second Army Corps units, and a monument to late General Horatio Gordon Wright were featured. Prominent speakers included Governor Bliss, General Wilson, and Secretary Root, with remarks on veterans, the flag, and national service.

Washington Army of the Republic Friends Ba Assembly Camp Roosevelt Eich Turing Sons of Veterans Horatio Go Wrisht Sixth Army Corps Arlington Second Army Corps Penneslvania 22Th Army Corps Grane Fourth Army Corps Sherman Army of A Potomac Sheridan 214 Army Corps Farragut Philip Sheridan Frosternor Bills Michigan J. Wilson Bristol Figur Allen Ninth Michigan Cavalry Willian Beitz Penneyivani Riau League Root Prt Joseph Bliss Senate Alger Wilson Reposal Joe Johnston Wade Hantypton Mexico Jacob H. Smith Geo. O. Howard John McElroy Smith Cuba Philippines

Death by own action at Ellensburgh Center

Charles Higgins aged 20 son of Jamee Higgins a merchant living at Ellensburgh Centre Clinton N Y despondent and in poor health for some time shot himself early this morning dying soon after The act caused consternation and is attributed to his poor health His father is a prominent well to do man

Matone N.Y Charles Higgins Jamee Higgins Ellensburgh Centre Clirton N. Y

Appointment for White as ambassador to Italy reported

Washington dispatch notes Henry White, secretary at the U S embassy in London, is to be named ambassador to Italy. The late president planned this reward for Mr White but no opportunity arose. The appointment is still pending while Mr Meyer continues as ambassador in Rome for the winter.

Washington, Okt Henry White United States London Italy Messinies White Iumbenes Meyer Rome

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Sen. Russell Cattle Commission Gen. Grout Gold Dust Twins Oly N. K. Fairbank Company Chicago New York St. Louis Newcomb Thetford Jericho Burke Winhill Stockbridge Sparrow East Montpelier Williams Sunderland Manmer Lincoln Litchfield Coventry Brush Bolton Nugent Bloomfield Hood Topsham Woodward Waterville Tele la Motte Robinson Pletcher Kelley Holland Tudor Somerset Capron Tinmouth Hartland Finte Holdridge Trasburgh West Windsor Rutland Town Hyde Park Comstock West Fairlee Thomas Laliehbury Jamaica West Peru Muntley Leicester O'Mara Brunswick Shelburne Stifford Morristown Rider Bristol Norwich Allard Colchester McNall Milton Kent Panton Clapp Barretown Whitingham Corey Shoftsbury Hayward Tunbridge Vanes Glover Shores Granby Hunt New Haven Burns Rowker Lunenburgh Benjamin Woodbury Hall Grafton Thompson Andover Walker Benson Watson Fairfax Wuntington Farrington Searsburg Addison Hoffman Wheelock Dutton Brownington Dubuque South Hero Ducharme Norton St Montpelier Faris Danby Badley Groton Patterson Lowell Pridges Athens Wood Woodford Batten Peck Fish Royalton Dover Towner Bridgeport Hammond Franklin Hyde Bakersfield Gen. Grour State House Frank RE. Miles Spencer Windham R. Meacham Barnet Backus Walbridge and Brownell Clarence Miller C. V. Grismer D. D Plattsburgh W. H. Washburne G. T. Lemmon North Ferrisburgh H. L. Kelton Strange Man U. S. Courts Williams T. Burr Bradford Johnson & CO Nelu E. H. S. Victorious H. G. Wright Arington Ellensburgh Center H. C. Humphrey
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