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Newspaper
Burlington Free Press
Location
Burlington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1902
Page
8
Henry Monahan of Bolton is arrested for bastardy by Deputy Reeves. Snowfalls, travel notes, bankruptcy filings, marriages, auctions, and local civic updates fill a busy Burlington area page with court actions and community changes.
A fragment from a serialized tale introduces My Strangest Case by Guy Boothby and reports a police court scene. William Chalenston faces a term for vagrancy and Frank McKeon is tried for related offenses with a fine and costs.
The article notes William Chalension receiving assurance of shelter for the winter and includes his thanks to the judge in a brief courtroom or official setting.
Alfred Merchant’s tale about the Butler family on North avenue collapsed in city court. Catherine and Joseph Butler were arraigned for breach of the peace but discharged, leaving costs to the State. Spellman admitted trespass on Butler property but Judge Hawkins pursued liquor sources as he fined Spellman and assessed $11 in costs.
Washington Oct 22 Vermont pensions notice lists originals including James A1 Goldsmith Werthersfield Centre Jioase Converse Panton and William J Allen East Arlington Widows minors dependents and relatives with amounts 5 0 0 0 0 Sarah oI Norcross Hardwick and George W Hart Brattleboro listed with 12 0 0 Julius 8 Newton Brattleboro mentioned with connection to New York See ad on page 8
A fragmented ad copy claims men and boys will want the supplier at various times. It asserts readiness to supply items beyond shoes, though focus remains on menswear with a smaller stock of women’s wear. The text stresses uniqueness of offerings and ongoing demand.
Advertises walking hats and Dent’s English gloves for women with emphasis on style quality and price. Promises to display options for men women children and suggests الأسعار reflect value.
Wilkes-Barre reports the anthracite miners' delegates unanimously voted to end the strike and resume work Thursday. The issues are referred to the President’s arbitration commission with hope for a Thanksgiving decision. President Mitchell welcomed the peaceful outcome as labor’s power and dignity on display.
The Eighth Vermont Regiment Association met in Montpellier for its annual reunion led by Capt. H. W. Foster. Officers were elected after a nominating committee, with General Thomas receiving a sympathetic greeting amid news of his late daughter. A banquet followed with about 50 comrades present.
Bradstreet's notes widespread employment in Vermont with favorable manufacturing conditions and steady retail trade. coal shortages cause brief delays, but overall business is active. wood prices rise in some areas while demand for slate and marble remains strong. Newport faces scarce help and high lumber labor costs.
Summary of Business Transacted for the week ending Oct 22 covers multiple Vermont estates. Proceedings include wills proved appointments of executors administrators and commissions, licenses to sell real estate, applications for settlement and decrees, hearings set for November and inventories or reports filed. Named locales include Burlington Essex Shelburne Charlotte and South Burlington with parties such as Mary D. Russell Anna J. Peake L. C. Nichols and others.
The Vermont State Osteopathic Association met in session with Dr. G. E. Loudon presiding. Officers elected for the year include Vice-President Dr. S. M. Knauff and Secretary-Treasurer Dr. L. D. Martin, along with an executive committee. A full program covered topics from pediatrics to heart diseases, clinics, and reports from the American Association of Osteopathy, with many state osteopaths in attendance.
Petition filed in U S courts asks Judge Wheeler to review Referee Deberville's discharge denial for Knott and Closson. Lawyers Taft and Waterman & Martin urge introduction of evidence, schedules, and possibly additional proof at the hearing. Various Burlington probate matters set dates in November.
Wesley Rockwell of West Brattleboro Vermont reports ten years of use with Downs Elixir and endorses its effectiveness for breaking up colds and curing bronchial and throat troubles. The ad claims rapid and permanent relief for croup, whooping cough, colds, and coughs and notes availability everywhere with a money back guarantee.
Edmunds star as Eammunds High School overwhelmed St Albans High 69 to 7 in a rout. Kendall Watkins and Beach powered the offense with multiple touchdowns and long runs while St Albans showed brief resistance early before the Eammunds defense and running game dominated the second half. A street parade and school celebration followed the win.
Testimony before the board of street commissioners supports the extension of Cliff Street as a public benefit. Witnesses including Mr Wood and Mr Woodhouse spoke on the matter though Woodhouse objects to land taking that would reduce his Willard street frontage. The hearing on King Street expansion is scheduled before the commissioners in October.
Advertised letters section lists unclaimed mail for the week ending Wet. 21 including many women names and titles. A separate mens list names numerous male recipients with full and partial names. a dairy equipment notice promotes Sharples Creamy Separators and the book Business Dairying with a catalog note.
In Williston on Wednesday December 22 Charles Walstrom has died. The funeral is set for Friday at 1 p.m. local time.
A charitable program by Longman & Martinez extends paint grants to ANY HOSPITAL AND PHAN ASYLUM and a children's home, listing twenty seven years of support. The firm paints over 80,000 houses annually at low cost by adding a gallon of oil per gallon of paint, backed by an insurance guarantee. Sole agents listed include H M Hull, Hineburgh, S Bigwoop, Winooski, and The Palmer Pharmacy in Waterbury.
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