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Newspaper

Burlington Free Press

Location

Burlington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1902

Page

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Sunday schools convention reports turn to tragedy in Lyndonville

Readings from the Vermont Sunday School convention include talks on lesson preparation and youth outreach. A delegate from Lyndonville, Mrs Loomis, collapsed on arrival and died shortly after, prompting memorials and tributes during the event.

Death of A MacGillivray Prominent Northfield resident

Allan MacGillivray 72 or 73 died after long illness partially due to hernia. A Northfield veteran and longtime Mason, he served in the Civil War with the Seventh Vermont, was captured, later re enlisted, and remained active in Masonic circles from the Mohe lodge to Scottish Rite. He was among Vermont’s notable Freemasons and passed away early this morning.

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Mester Receives Royal Arch Decree in Clarenceville

Clarenceville figures report Mester advancing through Royal Arch and Sind decree by Scottish Rite in Quebec City. He joined Congregational Church of Northfeld. Survived by wife and two daughters, Mrs. William Garvey and Mrs. James Robinson. Funeral Friday at Mrs. Garvey’s home. Interment under Masonic rites with local fraternal assistance.

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Mabel Bond and Charles Cottrell Wed in Middlebury

Miss Mabel Bond and Charles H. Cottrell married in Middlebury on October 23 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Masdrik A end Garn Beminsary. The ceremony was performed by Thomas Simes with only close relatives present. The bride wore peau de soie trimmed with duchess lace and carried a white floral bouquet. The groom is an architect in New York and the couple will reside there. Attending guests included Mrs. George W. Middleton and Mrs. Wy Hondo of New York and others from Bennington and Boston. the couple left on a southbound train after the celebration.

Morrisville Conention J.P. Marvin Shardwick Sec. GL Story Milton Ile Vermont Countes Pease Burlington IL A, Durfee Len Rod Jackon Greensboro C. Dagoml Bellows Palle J. L. Jason Boston Peter Geibel Ciedon W. CL. Clark Jianiwick Camp Newport Orleans County Toomorrow Isaac Themis Jirneeten Hocourt Sandie Hey PD Fremaine Solumi J. B. Marvin Wiel Adam Geibel G. M. Powers Bond Ph Dnecohs Hleage J. Betey Brattlehorn Vergennes Hamilton Conant Conant Loomis Lyndonville Weshend Wisia Voll Kyndenville G. M. Campbell Hamilton &. Conant Mayes Mabel Bond Charles H. Cottrel Middlebury Tid Mas Driik Mabel Bi Louise Th Charles Uh Cottrel New Clara Mila Bond Norfolk Kenner Joseph Cottrell New York George W. Middleton Wy HE Hondo O A. W. Varney Bennington Joseph Amelia Greenough Fred Laurie Cummings Rose Lavallee Burlington c Pierce Grace Gordon Epworth League Society Burlington District Epworth League Fair Haven W. Hindes Atlantice City Missionary Council of the Episcopal Church Philadelphia E.G. Norton J. Churchill Hindes B. Pratt W. H. Jackman Waltham Adirondacks Amos Wetherbees C. Hi. Keeate Robert WW Mele Perrlebureh Middlehure Wetherbee St Wa Woolsey Te Tati Frank Paine Gregory Ardison Grant Allen Joseph Charles Holcom, Jr Foster Ralph Belden Peters Church

Shot Doe Reported as Deer Hunter Effort Continues

In Woodstock on October 22 no bucks have been secured though hunters entered local country via Bridgewater. Edwin Gillings at Sherburne brought in a dead doe from Amasa Fullerton farm near Booth Woodstock around five o clock. A trail of blood led to the deer’s body found by Elwin Fullerton. Caresses will be shipped to Commissioner Davis at Bethel.

Woodstock Ountry Bridgewater Sherburne Edwin Gillings Amasa Fullerton Booth Woodstock Elwin ‘Tpullerton Fe Commissioner Davis Bethel

Fires Ravage Two Farmsteads Near Tartland

Oct 22 report from Woodetook describes a forenoon fire consuming a house and barn on the Stillson farm and an adjoining structure at Park Waters place. Most belongings at Waters’s home were saved. clothing and furniture saved there. $500 in fines mentioned. hay and stock losses noted with other details unclear.

Aple Tartland George Stillson Park Waters Stillson Place Charles French Waters Xearstun K. Bee

Vermont Bill Proposes State Liquor Stores Across Counties

The Vermont Legislature debates a dispensary bill by Rep. Battell to license state liquor stores, appoint county liquor electors, set store locations by population, and impose strict sales rules. A concurrent tribute to President Roosevelt honors his role in resolving the Pennsylvania coal strike, greeted with cheers.

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Senate to honor Gen Liscum with display in Representatives Hall

Vermont moves to honor General Liscum with a portrait in the Hall of Representatives. A formal escort led by high state and federal officials will bring the portrait to its place and Mrs Liscum will witness the hanging. The ceremony includes Vermont figures from both state and national levels.

Senate Phillip . Sheridan Representatives Hall Joint Committee On Temperance Liscum Hong Hall of Representatives James W. Brock William E. Gilmore Vermont Frederick I. Burgess Burlington Ton G. McCullouh Wiliam W. Stickney Theore Chenville Benedict Samuel Jy. Pinermne Eugene D. Dimmick Cavalry Ethan Allen BK. M Cotes Oral Bite 1Ath U.S. Infantry Allan Brown U. 8 Peiseld Proctor William Y Dillingham Kittredge Haskins Congress David J. Foster William Seward Webb Walter 8. Vincent James 8. Sweet Pintington Charles C. Mile Fer Isecum Vostep

Mrs McCullough Hosts Large Reception Despite Rain

Montgellen October 22 Mrs McCullough reception in the executive chamber drew a very large distinguished company. The line formed promptly and extended for two hours. Attending were Mrs Stan ton and wives of ex governors W W Stickney E G Smith C A Woodbury L Ke Tuller B K ed Ormshee S i Pingree and Join Gregory Smith. The ushers included Governor Meculloughs staff Majors Howe Berkley Captain Phlimley and Waterman of the First Vermont Regiment. Committee members hear admit press to meetings to inform the people through daily newspapers.

Montgellen Womelock McCullough Stantot Wis Eck Mecullough Howe Berkley Phlimley Waterman Vermont Mielle Sar Battell Mouse Senate

Vermont Senate Proceedings on October Assembly and Amendments

The Vermont Senate convened with prayers by the chaplain and readings of yesterday’s journal. Highlights include a joint resolution to unveil General Liscum’s portrait, removal of injunctions from a section of U. S. related law, and hearings on a joint gubernatorial canvass to verify Congressional votes. The session also covers appropriations, witness provisions, hospital discharge rules, and acts on highways and voters questions with adjournment to third reading next morning.

Senate Journal of Yesternty Vrney General Liscum Wilcox Thetford Natier Welling U. S Phelps American Pideney Company Russell Brown Cartmell Joint Mainvassing Committee Congress Dorset Annis Judiciary Daimendin Lee Vermont

Deaths and incidents mark Addison County year

Henry Wilcox a longtime resident and tinsmith dies aged about 66 after years of illness, with burial at Congregational Church. Multiple notices follow of accidents, deaths, weddings, and local events including Captain Edward Everts and Adolphus Mureille's funerals, a pastor's institute, and assorted village happenings in Middlebury and nearby towns.

Local notes from Weybridge and Bastar week

Town visitors Byron Bulhent and Wilbur Bulhent travel in from Watleraristtt while Mrs Pay Briviell attends last Thursday. Obituary reports Mr Thomas Simms of Maletleinay dies in Grletat after two months of illness. funeral at Congregational Church led by Rev Belton.

Wil Chase Mirchel Cherely Mattieestine Brinton N. Yue Lorendarub Leone Yeass Pennsylva Esseltine Thurston Wilh Liktah Burinton Weather Young Weybridge Chavton Phillips Henry Sweet Lincoln A. Spilewire Bastar Wilbur Bulhent Wwileraristtt Thomas Simms Maletleinay Will Teldrere Knd Irhin Aller Wok Prions Pay Briviell Fils Libesas

Vermont Local Items of Interest From All Parts

Local items from across Vermont report community happenings, small notices, and brief updates. The column highlights civic, social, and commercial snippets reflecting daily life in towns and counties.

The Winooski Valley News Special Correspondents

The Winooski Valley region reports from communities across the lake shore and river valleys. Special correspondents cover towns from the island area to the Passumpsic and Otter Creek, detailing local events and headlines.

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Caledonia County Culture Club Meeting Highlights

The Culture Club held a Saturday noon meeting with Mrs. Be Scribner. Papers were read by Mrs. Nettie Taylor Mrs. Annie Sullivan and Mrs. Lula Kimball on Hull House Chie Dco Commons and a report from the Barre assembly. Miss Bernice Still is absent from Trevillian brothers store.Transfer continues with repairs on the House on Wolcott Street. Mrs. Jennie Hughan of Cartish Mass visits Mrs. A Kent for a few days. Mr and Mrs George Lomiphere sent a delight of congratulations on the birth of a daughter to their son. Helen Thise Kell Dae returned to work in West Concord after several weeks away.

The Culture Club Scribner Mra Nettie Taylor Mre Annie Sullivan Lula Kimball Oy Hull House Chiedco Commons Barauqua Assembly Bernice Still Trevillian Brothers Ernest Wella Wolcott Stree Jennie Hughan Cartish Mass Kent Atu George Lomiphere Helen Thisekell West Concord

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