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Newspaper

The Vermont Watchman

Location

Montpelier, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1901

Page

2

Local notices and society items from Mintparier area

Prof J W Burgess family arrives from New York and opens Redstead for summer. Miss Miles Blendhe Brown takes two weeks from post office duties and visits Manchester and Boston. Marriage of Frank Rose Pitkin to Margaret Salvin announced for Christ Church June 26. Nine pound son born to Mr and Mrs B M Shepard. Keloneeban library book sale and reading room closing. King Solomon's Chapter held at Masonic hall with Mark Master degree. Beardeley and Lang with Driscoll pay Harvey Marvin value of stock. Riverside reopens with Lourie Sriskin as manager. Mike Brivbin arrives from South Carolina. Louiss Moulton hosts lawn party on Bailey Avenue. A J Howe sells land on Summer Street extension to A A Minott. John W Hanley in town for CV excursion business. Vermont Association life underwriters elects officers aboard steamer Margot. Ladies' Union quilt drawn by Mrs W Alsworth. Rev W J O'Sullivan and others attend Catholic Order of Foresters convention. Duie re-elected state secretary. Horses at iron hitching rail watch circus bills. Granite City Trotting Park to hold races with purses totaling $2690. J Edward Bailey and others entered in event. Water pipe damage at Colton Manufacturing Company causes about $100 loss. Richard Leavitt’s brother arrives from Hillsboro. he is released from jail and retrieves his team. Barre railroad replaces hand brakes with air brakes. Westinghouse rep in town. Steve Black returns from fishing trip with tale about bones. Charles Gilley, illusionist, mocked by Steve in trout tale. James Burke administers paternal discipline on Main Street causing excitement. boy involved.

J. W. Burgess New York City Redstead Miles Blendhe Bowerthy Manchester N. H Boston Prank Rose Pitkin Mins Margaret Janes T. Salvin Christ Church B. M. Shepard Kelloneee Ban King Solomon's Masonic Hall A. Lang A. A. Brown W. B. Lawrence Worcester Mark L. Beardeley Connecticut Building and Loan Thomas Marvin Ayealy Mra. Marvin Riverside Thorsday Lourie Sriskin Giens Falla N. C Mike Brivbin South Carolina Ble F. Carleton Roskes Log F. J. Dris Coll Pflem Roakes & Driscoll Driscoll St. Albans Louiss Moulton Summer Street A.A. Minott Mr. Minott BE. W. Baghoe David KR. Gray John W. Hanley Bt. Albans Central Vermont Vermont Aarodiation of Thaorminy Margota Chapplain B. I Ballard H.A. Dubie A. Galaise Artend Catholic Order of Foresters Rutland Mr. Dubie W. J. O'Sullivan Detroit Haymarket Square J. Edward Bailey Snaan B. B. Fnott Colton Manufacturing Company Richard Leavitt Dr. Griffith Hillsboro Endlelil Bruce Busnes Leavy H. O. Courier of Westinglouss Air Brake Company Steve Black Charles Gilley Charles Steve James Burke Main Street

Baxter's Mandrake Bitters touted as best remedy

Advertised medicine claims Baxter's Mandrake Bitters cures constipation biliousness foul stomach sick headache impure blood and other ailments. It promises a guarantee of cure or money refunded and costs 25 cents.

Woman’s Health Advice Promoted by Mrs Pinkham’s Claim

An advertisement touts Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for women’s ailments. It claims long standing female suffering is best treated with this remedy and urges readers to consult Mrs. Pinkham’s Laboratory in Lynn Massachusetts for guidance. The portrait of Mrs. Chappell of Grant Park, MI is published as a testimonial.

Chappell Grant Park Lydia EB. Pinkham

Father and Son Dispute Ends in Police Inquiry

A boy who had been away all day defied his father on the street. When confronted in the wood, the father reprimanded him then restrained him. The boy fled to town and asked police to arrest his father. Investigators found the boy at fault and dropped the case after inquiries with witnesses.

James

Washington County Court verdicts and trials summaries

In Washington County Court Ralph Davis was found guilty of cruelty to animals. Vernon Rogers of Cabot pleaded guilty to felonious assault. sentence deferred with potential up to twenty years hard labor. Two Syrians charged with unlicensed peddling were jailed for failure to post 200 bail. Ongoing cases include A O Worthen, Ann Belmead vs Harry Woolson, Stone vs Stone and McBay vs McBay, and a laundry bill claim from 1803. Juror illness delayed several sessions. trials resumed with juries empaneled for multiple defendants as state and defense maneuvers continued.

Ralph Davis Vernon Rogers Cabot Burra Will George A. O. Worthen Spall Ann Belmead Harry A. Woolson T. RK Gordon J.G. Wing Stone McBay Daclulon Reseiver Frank J.tilloton State Davis Warson Rogers E. M. Harvey Lillian M. Sprague Oaluia Jane Rowell Lapoint Cose Selinas Woolson Btaty Jacob Johns Hoar W.W. Lapoint E. H. Deavitt Jacob John Biate Lippin Syran and Costa Eutland

Fore augh Sells Circus Ad Car Reaches Boston This Week

The second advertising car of the Fore augh Sells circus reached Boston early Friday. Big painted bills advertise the show as it tours a lengthy route from Boston to Montpelier and beyond with dates across New England and upstate New York into Ohio.

Boston Montpelier Gloucester Lynn Salem Haverhill Thua Fitchburg Buffalo Cleveland

W W Lapoint in Court Overcoat Charge

A Washington County lawyer W. W. Lapoint faces a charge of converting an overcoat. The News and Observer notes Lapoint previously owed for advertising his County Court show last winter, which never materialized, suggesting potential truth to the claim.

W. W. Lapoint Washington County Lapoint News Oltron

Granite Cutters Review On Eight Hour Day

A featured piece discusses granite cutters with Joly's eight hour day argument. It cites John Perry on worker health, productivity, and family time, noting shorter hours improve health, alertness, and earnings without sacrificing output. It also links dust-related consumption to longer shifts and praises managerial and literary gains among workers.

John Perry New South Wales Australia Hite United States Tie Joly Mula

Buffalo excursion from Windsor to Montreal via Central Vermont Railway

A personally conducted excursion on Monday June 24 offers round trip from Windsor to Buffalo with special coaches on the Olicago Express. It includes stops at White River Junction Barre Moncoyver counting to Albans, hotel accommodation at Alcazar and Alcamar, breakfast and dinner, berth options, and a 200-person capacity. Tickets cover hotel meals and travel to Vermont points with a Pullman car attached through to Buffalo. Send name to S. W. Comminge, General Passenger Agent, Albany VT. W B Powers, Bt Albans VT.

Central Vermont Railway Company Olicago Expressre Windsor White River Junoon Barre Moncoy-ver Bariington Albans Montreal Judgin Taesday Breaaktest Wupper and Lodging Breakfun Autp Arriday Jane Ieaving Ridey Vermont Saturaay Alcazar Parsons Mitell S. W. Comminge Albane Pullman Bt Albans Roo Buffalo W. EB. Powers Bt. Albans

Fire destroys three barns on Vermont farm estate

In Williamstown on June 12 Ira was found amid burned barns on the late Edaon Martins farm leased to Mrs Malcolm Macaulay. About twenty tons of hay were lost amid an unclear loss with insurance of eight on the barns. The origin is mysterious. Miss Corlane Lane hosted twenty five Montpelier Seminary students after a party. The State House vault shutters are being replaced for better fire protection. A list of names notes local officials and residents traveling to Stowe for the Mount Mansfield Trout Club annual meeting at its preserve.

Williamstown Ira Wad Edaon Martin Wittle Vermont Mutual Malcolm Macaulay Wesley Demeritt Ernest Riddell Corlane Lane Montpelier Seminary Eee State House Gol O. D. Clark Bart Oroas B. D, Hyde H. W Kemp H. J. M, Jones D. F. Lowe J M. Boutwell Abraham Long Stowe Mount Mansfield Trout Club Mount Mansfeld

Women Workers Endure Weak Waists and Seek Cure

Article argues American women are workers whose strength is harmed by a weak waist. promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for female diseases, claiming it regulates periods stops drains heals inflammation and is free of narcotics. Includes testimonials from Mrs John Cooke and others praising the medicines and noting private correspondence.

America Dr. Pierce R. V. Thevee Buffalo N.Y John Cooke Haalings Northumberland Co Critario

Excitement in Barre as Italian arrest of agent unfolds

About two weeks ago the Trallan canans sent Eugene Ragoll to Barre to learn about the anarchists. He was discovered Tuesday evening by an Italian. The crowd seized him, photographed him, and forced papers on him before expelling him from the state. State's Attorney Hoar sent constables to Montpelier. Ragoll was brought there and is unlikely to return to Barre.

Trallan Canans New York Eugene Ragolll Barre Temiler Italy Ragoill Noolhat Hall Boar Hoar Rogeill

New England Trio Guides Northern Vacation Regions

A Boston & Maine offer targets tourists seeking Northern New England. Three resort areas Munntatos, S66 Shore and Lakes are highlighted with travel books titled Among the Mountains Lakes and Streams and All Along Shore. A tour book complements the set, with a request to mail inquiries to the listed address.

New England Boston Wie Stampa Boston & Maine Maine New Hampshire Vermont

Pan American Exposition Impresses Managers at Buffalo

The Pan American Exposition meets expectations with artistic displays and striking architectural color. Niagara Falls remains a major draw while the Boston and Malus Railroad highlights low rates and numerous routes to Buffalo for New England tourists.

Buffalo Han City Niagara Falla Boscon & Mains Railroad New England Boston Boston & Malus Railroad

June Training Shapes Up for Company H in State Muster

Adjutant General Gil Inspector General J G Batey and Major F L Howe led Thursday annual inspection of Company H at the armory noting thorough arms check and drill on State House grounds. Capt Pattee and lieutenants Moora and Thomas conducted verbal evolutions. Afternoon rifle range practice praised company drill and soldierly appearance as many new members joined, signaling high state efficiency for the capital muster.

W. A. Gilmore J.G. Batey F. L. Howe State House W. A. Pattee Moora Thomas Mcara Pattee Panther

Larceny case ties Hillsboro man to Vermont horse

Deputy Sheriff Bruce and Chief Demeritt arrested Richard Leavitt of North Hofield for taking Dr Griffiths horse. Leavitt claimed innocence while acknowledging heavy newspaper exposure. Officials note his iron-buying business and unsettled debts as context to the larceny charge. The case centers on a horse allegedly bought with a plan to pay by May 31 or return it.

Dana B. Bruce Hillenorg Nel Demeritt Richard Leavitt Fallon Dr. Griffith Hillsboro Leavitt Vermont Pemones Haines Sheriff + race North Hofield N. H Hoehan

Harvey Gallison Dies After Illness in Montpelier

Harvey L Gallison aged fifty died Thursday evening at his home in Pitkin Court after months of consumption. Born in East Montpelier he spent 25 years in Montpelier with Daleys and Blanchard Brothers. He married Jane Willey in 1872 who survives him, with two daughters Mrs Wheeler of East Montpelier and Mrs Humphrey of Rumford Falls plus two brothers John and Charles of Montpelier. Funeral Sunday at 2 pm officiated by Rev. J Edward Wright. burial in Berlin cemetery below Montpelier Junction.

Harvey L. Gallison Pitkin Court Mr. Gallison East Montpelier William Gallison Montpelier Benjamin Daleys Blanchard Brothers Jane Willey Mra. L Wheeler Hast Montpelier W.E. Humphrey Rumford N. H John Charles B. Galliaon Kant

Seminary recital showcases diverse graduate talents

In the chapel audience, location department graduates presented a varied program assisted by Grace B. Joslyn and E. Pearl Minott. Missie E. Poor and Harlie W. Heath were recognized graduates with floral offerings. Performances included Old Matias, The Mourning Well, Pardnera, The Village Mystery, piano solos, and a Delsarte exercise. Next week Rev. W. M. Newton will deliver the annual sermon at Trinity before the graduating class.

Seminary Chapel Grace B. Joslyn Plauiat Misa E. Pearl Minott Missie E. Poor Harlie W. Heath A. Jonnie Palmer Miss Poor Heath Joslyn Minot Delsarte Exorciae Misa Severance Mise Spaulding W. M. Newton Eneny Trinity

Inspection at the range yields high marks for Company E

The inspection of Company E Thursday pleased officers with arms clothing and gear in excellent condition. Gen Gilmore turned over the company pay to Captain Pattee. 46 men drilled at the rifle range with First Sergeant Frank Jary scoring 24. Gen Gilmore Col Actoy and Maj Howe visited Barre for inspections and will inspect Company F Northfield on Saturday, completing this year’s regimen checks.

Frank Jary Gilmore Col Aetoy Maj. Howe Northfeld

Patent remedy notice for dysentery and summer complaint

An OCR fragment advertises Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry and Warrhos and summer complaint remedies described as cures for dysentery. The text targets both young and old users and mentions varieties of nostrums typical of patent medicine ads.

Fowler Navare

Five year old girl buried by sand bank in Monkton

Vermont brief reports a five year old daughter of Felix Martin of Monkton buried alive by a caving sand bank Tuesday afternoon. She was missing until about nightfall with her hand buried under eight inches of sand. Also noted is a bank dividend approval for Farmers National Bank of Vergennes with 25 percent to creditors pending final checks and signatures. ten days expected for distribution.

Felix Martin Monkton Aloc Comptroller of Revelver J. T. Sullivan Farmers National Bank of Vergennes Sullivan

Look Out For Him Lapoint Faces County Power Play

The excerpt portrays W. W. Lapoint a lawyer journalist and playwright clashing with Barre law. It warns that if unchecked Lapoint could seize control of the jail sheriff and much of Washington County indicating bold political confrontation and threats of power grab.

W. W. Lapoint Barre Washington County Lapoint Bopwr

Lucia Named Commander Candidate for Vermont District

The Department of Vermont will choose a new commander next week with Gen. J. A. Lucia favored due to his long service to veterans and devotion to comrades. Col. FreakinA may not run and Lucia has broad state-wide support for the post.

Col Lucia

Explosion at Paris suburb cartridge factory kills fifteen

A noon explosion at Isay Le Moulineaux near Paris triggers a series of blasts in a cartridge factory. Fifteen bodies are recovered amid rubble and many others remain missing, including several women.

Paris Isay le Moulineaux

Gigantic Strike Threat Looms Over Metal Workers

New York June 12 The metal trades association frames hours and wages as a local issue and raises 500 for protection sparking a Federation of Labor threat of a general strike. Federation claims 650000 men could be called out and vows the country may face the most gigantic strike in its history.

New York Metal Trades Association American Federation of Labor Organizationa

Trackmen to Strike If Demands Aren't Met

Montreal report says Grand Master Wilson of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Trackmoon orders all Canadian Pacific trackmen out on Monday unless the railroad grants its demands.

Montreal Wilson Brotherhood of Locomotive Trackmoon Canadian Pacific

Louise Botha deflects mission claim in Dutch interview

Mrs Louise Botha, speaking in Dutch, says she has no official mission and calls the claim a mistake. She adds that her husband will continue the war until victory or death, stating his resolve rather than detailing any plans.

Bresseis Louise Botha

Bardock Blool Bitters Promises Quick Dyspepsia Relief

Bardock Blool Bitters is advertised as a cure for dyspepsia, claiming prompt, permanent relief. The product targets stomach regulation and toning, positioning itself as a reliable digestive aid.

Digestive Troubles and a Remedy in Hoods Sarsaparilla

The text describes severe dyspepsia with irritability nausea and a sour mouth taste. It touts Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Vita for relief claiming it cures thousands of cases and acts as a reliable purgative.

Permie Dent Lo Hood Oathartio

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