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Newspaper
Burlington Free Press
Location
Burlington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1902
Page
3
Wide ranging Vermont notices discuss General Grout's unsettled estate debts amid rumors of heavy losses, plus local crime items: a horse theft arrest in Island Pond, and a string of burglaries and arrests across Essex County.
From Montpelier Journal and Bedown rails Times reports Senator Dillingham defends the present Vermont plan of electing United States senators, arguing the Senate should remain state legislatures chosen rather than direct popular vote. The piece notes his qualification and vote history, while contrasting with calls for popular election.
Archie Woodin, 28, arrested in Mount Pleasant after allegedly shooting his wife’s parents and his infant daughter amid a divorce suit. He fled on a bicycle then horse, later wounded himself and now remains in custody. Police say he showed regret at jail and believed the divorce caused the violence.
The 29th annual convention of the National Womans Christian Temperance Union opened at Jefferson Theatre with delegates from every state and territory. Mrs. L M Stevens presided and delivered the annual address noting Maine’s liquor prohibition and critiquing dispensary models.
Carrie Nation arrives in Austin and clashes with Alderman Bill Davis at Fifth Street saloon. Davis ejects Nation after she refuses to leave, then Nation speaks on the sidewalk until police disperse the crowd and she leaves town by train. The dispatch follows with other briefs on pensions and Lipton’s Cup challenge.
W F Hendee and C D Ordway of Burlington acquire the Winooski river power at Essex Junction from A B & Co W Brownell. The site hosts a strong dam with 100 horsepower capacity and room to raise headwater for extensive power during high water. An Essex Junction lighting plant operates now and extension to Fort Ethan Allen buildings is considered. A Vermont syndicate has proposed diverting power via transmission, signaling broad, far reaching possibilities for regional electricity and rail propulsion.
A hearing was held on damages to J. J. and J. F. Whalen property from extending Elim Street to Winooski Avenue. The plan takes 58 feet of land leaving a 5 12 foot eastern strip. claimed damages total about 7000 dollars.
The Rev Dr Beob notes women in Colorado discuss state and school issues, participate in municipal governance, read state newspapers, and educate their sons and daughters in citizenship. He observes a mixed class scene at voting, highlighting a rising break in caste norms as educated and poorer women engage in the ballot.
The 14th annual Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias convention closed with morning officer elections for the coming year. New officers include G C A H L Butterfield North Troy P J Cowles St Johnsbury G P W W Brown Evansville G K R C F O Tinker St Johnsbury G M B F W Booth Elven Junction G M A G H Knox Groton G I G B Jacobs Rutland G O G Charles Barnes Bennington Trustee C W Richardson Burlington. Tuesday afternoon the officers were installed by H W Buchanan. Next annual meeting planned for Barre with parade in Montpelier.
Washington reports pension adjustments including increases and reissues for Vermont. Names listed include Orrin Rowa inKnobureh and William Jacobs of New Haven Mills. Also a testimonial praising Dr King’s New Life Pills from Durham North Carolina and a note about availability at O Sullivan and Young’s drug store.
Vermont edged St Lawrence 16 to 0 at Athletic Park in a rain soaked afternoon. Morse missed the goal after Vermont’s first touchdown, then Morse and Patterson scored in the second half as Vermont dominated with line plays and Tackles while St Lawrence relied on punting and fumbles.
Charles Muir faced court on intoxication charges with Josephine Eng Heh, a Morant household servant, as principal witness. Eng Heh testified Muir and Forant returned home drunk last Tuesday noon, an argument ensued, and Muir fell on the step. he claimed an alibi but the court rejected it, fining him with costs and allowing an appeal.
Money from the Margaret Mitchell and A Sumner estates, found after death without heirs, is turned over to the city for school purposes. Probate officials report the funds totaling about 1400 with accumulated interest, after escheat rules expired.
Mayor Hawley names a citizens committee to visit Rutland and Malone to inspect the Rutland railroad shops and consider removal to Burlington. Members include W. A. Bullard B. J. Derby J. B. Henderson A. I. Richardson John J. Sher W. F. Hendee Joseph Auld W. B. Gates. trip planned soon with no exact date set.
Captain F. Burnham was appointed inspector of rifle practice with the rank of captain for the Vermont National Guard. He is relieved from command of Company W of Burlington and begins duties, including awarding the competitive cup as the November 39 deadline looms. He succeeds Captain C. H. London of Rutland.
Mrs Mary J Meehan Turner, once of Burlington, wife of William Turner the New York killer, visited here last summer with her sister's millinery business once on Church Street. Turner's brother Dan Stuart famed fight promoter, and family ties to Burlington noted. tragic death referenced.
The 11th Vermont regiment held a reunion during the Washington encampment with a train trip to Fairfax Court House Walt Runshowla and Ocoquan. Generals Marsh Chirk and Allen attended, sharing reminiscences around camp fires as comrades recalled old days and the regiment's parade leadership under A B Brows. Col Randall of North Dakota attended as honorary member. Montpelier and nearby areas supplied the largest turnout.
A board of inquiry examined Private HW C Bradfield and guards after a stable fire at Fort Ethan Allen. Bradfield said he raised the alarm and freed the horses. others testified the blaze started in the forage and spread from the bottom center. The board concluded the fire likely resulted from a lighted pipe or cigar carried by a day intruder and recommended measures to prevent repeats.
John Cashen longtime Rutland Railroad switchman and yardmaster dies of heart failure at 74. A familiar King Street crossing figure he lived at College and Champlain streets and served the railroad for 19 years after arriving from Ireland. Funeral from St Marys Cathedral followed by burial at St Josephs Cemetery. He is survived by a widow a daughter Sister of Mercy in St Josephs Convent Rutland and two sisters in Montreal.
Andrew James died Saturday at nine at his daughter Mrs J A White’s home 10 King Street after a long illness. Born in Whitehall N Y in 1830 he spent life in Whitehall Castleton and Starkshoro. Survived by son L James daughter Mrs L A White three brothers George James Edward James C W James and two sisters Mrs A N Allison and Mrs T Jones. Funeral Monday at two from his daughter’s home with burial in Lake View cemetery. The Vermont Bible Society held its sth annual meeting anniversary service at First Baptist Church with large attendance. Rev L H Pilcott of Waterbury and local pastors spoke. George H Spear of Tooston MT delivered the address on Bible study and Christian character.
Montpelier Oct 1 The veteran Eighth Vermont regiment will reunite next Wednesday with Gen Thomas at Ground Army Wall. A program includes welcome remarks by Blewt Charles Cooper and reminiscences of the war. Military officers and veterans from Waterville Columbus and New York join in the proceedings.
Amanda T Newcomb dies in a Washington hospital from a lingering illness at age about sixty eight. Daughter of General Stephen Thomas she was active in the local and national Grand Army of the Republic and widow of Luther Newborough.
A heavy thunder shower struck Hale's farm in Underhill October 1 destroying the barn, outbuildings, 70 tons of hay, grain, farm machinery, six hogs and one sheep. The place and tools were burned and loss is not insured. William Caswell, noted cotton mill agent, died in Nashua NH last week after a long career in mills and engineering. He leaves a widow and two children.
Probate notices in Williston and Burlington appointing commissioners to settle estates. Creditors and heirs are directed to file claims within six months and attend hearings at the Probate Court in Burlington on specified dates. The documents name Hobert Bon and Clark Prentiss as deceased and instruct public notices in the Burlington Weekly Press.
The undersigned court appointees invite all claimants against Henry Reynolds to appear at the residence of Neamt Duha in Albergh, Vermont, on the tenth day of March 193, from 9 o clock to 3 o clock, to examine and allow claims. Six months from September 1 is the limit for submission of claims, dated Alburgh Vermont October 4, 19__. Henry Mott, Administrator.
The Burlington Vermont probate notices declare commissioners appointed to settle claims in the estates of Mirza Cassavoy hike of Nnevor Hoyt Wilder and Lavila M Wilder Elizabeth T Piekok Joseph Lombard and others, with hearings on specified Mondays and deadlines of six months, publication in the Burlington Weekly Free Press, and court orders for proving wills and notifying heirs.
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