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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-05-08
SONS OF REVOLUTION.
SECOND ANNUAL CONGRESS OF THE
NATIONAL SOCIETY
Welcomed to Connecticut by Gov. Bull
koicy--The Representatives FROM tue
New England States-Dr. Webb Unani-
mousIy Re-Eiected President.

HARTFORD, Conn, April 30 The second
annual congress of the National society OF
the Sons of the American Revolution was
held here to-day with delegates present from
10 States. The congress assembled at the
State House and the members welcomed to
Connecticut by Gov. Buckley who made Il
stirring and patriotic address
-Four new England States were represented
rs followsi Maine, Col. John e. Dwight
president and Rev II. i. Burridge register
Of the Maine society; Massachusetts,, Hon.
Edwin s. Barrels president Charles NJ.
Green, Franois {. Msrdeu, Moses I. Pal
mer, George Il. Getting, f. L. circuit, AMI
l.. L. Tarbsfl, Vermont, Col. r. J. Kim
ball, Col f. A. Chittenden, Col c. S. Forbes
and NJ. T. ". Thompson. New Hamp-
shire WAS represented by Gen. Howard l.,
Porter, who Is member OF the Msssachu-
setts society.
Among other delegates in attendance
were Hon. Chauncey Depew and Hon.
Charles A. Dana of New York, and Gov
S. b. Greene of New Jersey The congress
was presided over by DR.. William Seward
Webb, president Of the nstional society
Eon. l.. l.. Tarbell of Boston, registrar gen
eral, among the national officers pres
ent The reports Of the various State so
cieties showed that Connecticut headed the
column with 40 members Massachusetts
came next with 400. Vermont with 100
and Maine reported o membership OF al.
The congress unanimously reelected Dr.
William Seward Webb president. The 9TH
or officers chosen are Us follows: Active
vics-presidents, Gen. Horace Porter OF New
York, Jonathan Trumbull OF Connecticut
Gen. Bradley T. Johnston o? Maryland.
Hon. Aibert Edgerton of Minnesota md
Hon. Champion S, Chase of Nebraska: hon
orary Independents Hear Admiral John
L. Worden, Y. S. n, l., l.. Tarbell of
Massachusetts, and william W orth Henry OF
Nirginia: secretary, Gen. Lieut., James {.
Cresop, L. S. N; treasurer general, James
Otis Of New York; historian, General Hen
~ Hall Of New York; chaplain general RI.
Rev. Charles l.. Henry of Illinois: surgeon
general Dr.. Charles f. Briggs Of Missouri,
registrar general, DR.. G.. Browne Gosde of
Washington.
The deaths reported during tine year were
those of Gen. William 7. sherman, Ad-
mral Porter, Gen. Joseph e. Johnston and
Senator De Lafayette OF France. This
evening the Connecticut society gave ban
quet at the Allan House TO the visiting Off
GERS and delegates. 1t was fine affair,
speeches wero made by Hon. Chauncey NJ.
Depow Hon. Charles a, Dana and other
representative Sons Of the American Revo-
luton.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-05-08
METgoRoL oeloALLY SPEAKING.
Summary of Aprirs Weather with the
Crop Cond tions Of New England.

summary of Aprii's Weather with the
Crop Cond lions of New Rnsland.
The observer for bhe United States signal
service reports that the local weather record
for April shows mean temperature Of
$5.f;' the highest Temperature was 7S' on
tho 9th, and the lowest 23' on the 25th;
total precipitation, including rainfall and
I melted snow, .. n inches; total snowfall,
| 10t inohes rain or snow ell on 12 days; pre-
vailipg direction Of wind, north the month
was made up OF 19 clear, eight fair and
nine cloudy days. The mean temperature
was q higher and the precipitation an inch
greater than the average for April for the
! past seven years.
Sergeant Lines report of the weather for
! April at the Mortified signal office shows
Il mean temperature Of Al, &c; a maximum
temperature Of 1S' the Cpd and 27sh; a
minimum temperature of TO- on tho 9th;
mean barometer, 20. $50 inches; prevail
ing wind, north; total precipitation, 2.41
| inches
From the New England weekly weather
crop bulletin issued by the New England
Meteorological society, FOR the week ending
May l. we learn that the temperature for
! the week YVES very variable. Cold windy
days with tbres toning weather and snow
| squalls alternsted with extreme heat. Very
little precipitation fell during the week in
my locality and in many places mono ut all.
| The week was very favorable for blowing
and narrowing and that part Of farm work
| is far ahead Of the average. Many farmers
have their ground prepared but are 10th to
| plant till tho soil is warm and there is a
prospect for warmer weather-a very wise
precauton In northern New Hampshire and
Vermont farm work has Just begun, and in
places snow drifts are yet to be seen. In
the southern part of these States tho work
is well along and some pastures are lit for
grazing.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-05-08
A VERDICT FOR $4,000 AWARDED


BoSroN, April 30.-The jury in the SUI
perior Court to-day ordered the West Eud
street railway to pay the SUN Of $1,000 TO
John Brown Smith, niue-year old colored
boy md bis father, William II. Smith Tho
boys back was broken in an accident year
ago, rendering him an invalid for life.
There were two claims in this action one
on behalf of the boy for $50, 600 damages,
the other on behalf Of the boys father to
recover $40, 600 for the loss of tho boys ser
vices and expense for medical attendance.
The jury this morning awarded SIP, 900 to
tho boy and $4,000 to the father. A motion
for new trial will be made.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-05-08
EX-SENATOR BLAIR PREFERS JAPAN.
He Says That He May he Appointed Min
Ister TO th at CountrY.

CHICAGO, April Box Senator Blair,
in obedience to despatch from Secretary
Blaine, left on his return to Washington
this afternoon. Previous to his departure,
he said TO q reporter: My diplomatic future
is somewhat predetermined now, but have
been given to understand that | may be
sent to Japan to succeed Minister Swift, do
ceased, That viii suit tue equally as we'll
If not better, than China. The Japanese
mission is IS satisfactory both as to the
character aud dignity Of the country aud
the salary. or this possibility as to Japan,
however, | know nothing definite. I should
have proceeded to China, emperor or no en-
peror hut for the order Of Secretary Blaine
recalling me.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-05-08
HANGED CROSS BEAM.


FRANKLIN, Tenn, April 30.-The city
was crowded with negroes yesterday, the
occasion being the performance Of n 10 cent
circus. One negro, Jim Taylor became
very troublesome, and shot Policeman
Charles Cook, who was trying 10 arrest
him lIo also shot one OF the circus men.
He was aftcrward jailed.
Last night well organized mob attacked
the iaiI oyerpowered the sheriff, secured
tho keys and quietly took the negro DOWN u
side street to q covered bridge and hanged
him TO . cross hcum His body was r.dd.sd
with bullets. The mob then dispersed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-05-08
4 ChilllssE Home.

Smith aud his wife havo every luxury that
money can buy, but there Is one thing lucAinI
TO their happlres7 Both are fond ot children
but no lit,le voices Frattle, no little feet pat
ton wears ot my life n could have one HEALTHY.
living child OF my own smith oftcn says IL
himself No woman can bc the mother Of a.
hCslthy offspring unless she H. her6elf in gooJ
health. Ifsle suffer- from female yv,nkncs4
general debility, heRring-dovn pains, am
functional dtrHuGoWenlH, nsr PHYSICAL con
dit.On rs such that sLV cannot hon. to hnyt
hoa thy children. DR.. Picrce's FavoriLe pre-.
5criptoA T. = sovereign md gudraHf,sa rem.
cdy for al thc6e niIWcut'. zee guarantee
printed uu bottle wrapper.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-05-08
ANOTHER INSANE LECTURE.
Anna Dickinso on Delivers Another Ramb
ling Porsopal TaIh.

NEW York, May S.-Anna Dickinson
delivered another intensely personal an,
rambling address at llornauu's theatre be-
fore small audience tonight. Her theme
was. ''Are you roady for your own incar.
cern'ion in an insane asylum ?"
5no was attired ~ II dross Of two colors
the jacket being nj red velvet and the skirt
Of white silk. With great vehemouce she
levelled the most Of her reparks at tho re-
personalities Of the press, saying she spoke
for G5, 600, 600 people. She often shed
tears while Speaking about her incarcora
ton in Denvile asylum,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-05-08
PASTORS AND CHURCHES.
Calls to New Fields OF Labor The We
mont Bible Society.

Calls to New Fields OF Lahor-T The Yer
mont bible Society.
The Free Baptist church Of st. Johnsbury
has extended a call to Rev, 4. j, Davis OF
Saco. BE, who has accepted the call and
began his pastorate Sunday.
\ Unicn church is to 10 erected at Evans
vile Orleans county.
An Episcopal church Is to be erected at
Milton.
Over $4,000 has been subscrlbed to build
Methodist church in Waterbury.
Rev. A f. Fertel, Warrcnyile, Y. j..
has been cnllej TO tho passionate of the East
ST, Johnsbuvy Congregational church. The
now patronage will DE ready for occupancy
This month.
Thu Vermont Chronicle snys that the
lady svangelsts viii close their work Of
Tunhridge tns second week in May and 10
to Tyson As the roads have cleared. tho
services held ty them have been we'll at
tended aud they have reached many who
were careless and Indifferent.
Work on the foundation for the now
Congregational crurch at LUDLOW began
April 27. non. b. a. Head, formerly G
member Of the church, now president Of the
Home Insurance company OF Now York has
given the lot, the plans and aided in many
other ways in pushing forward this enter
prize.
\ committee of the Vermont Bible So
oisty met at Mortified, April % to CON
slider the matter Of Bible distribution the
coming aessoa. They authorized the score
tary, Rev. l.. II. Eliot, 10 complete the
csuyass OF Orie0ns county, to carry it for
ward in kutaAQ county ana TO take W
work Ia Essex county. Three colportou
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-05-08
THE CORK KILLED Kim.


BRO0KLYy, May 3 After two weeks OF
unparalleled suffering tho Rev DR.. George
Boutwell, Of the Church OF the Covenant.
who inhaled . cork, died at tho Brooklyn
hospital tonight. There was at his bed
side his wife, whom he recognized Just be
fore his death, Rev. Dr. Stokes, an Old
friend, two nurses and Ambulance Surgeon
Young. All nay long tho end had aeemed
uear and Lie was only maintained by che
frequent administration Of stimulants. Dr.
bothweil was born ! years in Ohio aud
graduated from Adrain college, Michigan.
Afterward he entered Yale. la 1876 he be-
came n Congregational minister After
preaching in the Vest be came to Brooklyn
last January. a wife and two small chill
dren survive him.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-05-08

Wo, the subecribers, having been s9yoiHlyl
TX the lionQra bic the Prnhate Court Tor tho
Dt7tri"t Of Chittenfcq, Connissioners 70 TO
ceiva, examine and adjust the claims and "a
ueuds 81 al pcraoae t9,,u9t he estate N
Aleeri 'stidge, late OF Westford IN said
district deceased, and also q. claims and do
mands exhibited n offset thereto; and SIX
months from tho day OF the Dat.
hereof being allowed bv said Court 81.
that purpose, VIC do therefore nrrebv
give notice TINT We will attend 10 tus
business OF our appointment. at the yes.
dcnce Of Il ". Rice, in said DIS
trict, on the second Ile-lays Of May and Sep
days.
Dated this sDtb day Of April, lssl
VT!l4 Z III rE + l@!HALh' Commissioners
41. Wv
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-05-08
SENTENCED FOR MURDER.

Tho Three Wnrdorer7 o. William Reed-
Hattie BcClsmau Who stabbed Hu
Husband.
EXErER, y. H., April 30.-In tho SUI
premo Court this morning Daniel Murphy
and Frauk W Gods were pronounced guilty. OF
murder i'll tho second degree in tna Illino
OF E!bridge q, Reed at Salem, and Mrs
Reed was adjudSed guilty for beng an ac
cessory after the TACT Murphy was sent
enced for 30 years, Woods seven and Mrs
Reed i've.
Nrs. Hattie G. Reckman, for manelaugh
ter, in killing her husband at Seabrook, WI
sentenced to five years in the State prison
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-05-08
ASSAULT WITH 4 REVOLVER.
Farmer wilder Of Derby Centre Come, in
CnutRct with stage Driver Ciouch.

Farmer wilder Of Derby Centre Come, in
r"utRct with Stage DrIver Clouch.
William Cough, stage driver from Derby
Line to Darby Centre, made an asiault on
Horace Wilder, a farmer Of Derby Centre
with pocket knife April - enl afterward
with revolver. Alter GssaultiuS Wilder
with the knife, he went away and purchasod
the revolver and returning WAS laying for
his man when the residents caught wind Of
it and intsrfered, stopping further proceed
ing
= warrant has been issued for his arrest.
charging him with assault VIII intent to
XII At present he ii rustiCatiug Ju the
Canadian side. tie has baen ysitel by
Sheriff Albee and WAS found in gooi uealth
The trouble arose over . dispute about a
horse. IT is probable that the Cana iian
authorities viii get ont papers for his arrest
CIough is only r. years Of age.
Beaupre & Luwrey, Burlington, VT, and W
II. Nichols, .sscX junction, The druggists de
sire VA to publish the following testimonial "a
liable,
bought a ~ cent bottle Of CLamborlalu's
'ain BALM and Applied 10 70 ny limbs, which
ARye heou afflicted with rheumptism at tutors
vLls iur one year ~ the Time bought tie
Pain Balm was unable e. walk. Cuu frrfh
lully any mat Pain Balm has nl,ll ely cured
me. r.. Ii. FAKH. Hollywood, Eshsrr Mr. \.
b. Cox, tho leading druggist at Hollywood
vouches for the truth Of the above statement.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-05-08
PROCTOR,s SUCCESSOR.
We VIII 60 into the Sonnte and Gen.
AISer VIII Take His Place in the Cab

AISer VIII Take His Place in the Cab
ines
CINCINNAU, May 1.-Gen. Veazey, com
mander chief OF the Graud Army, who
il here says that Secretary Proctor will sue
csed Edmunds in tho United States Senate
from Vermont, and that Gen. Alger will 60
into the cabinet as ProcCor's successor.
WAsmNaToN, May IA prominent
Southern senator, one OF the ablest lawyers
in that body, said Today: "When Senator
Ednluuis said that he would resign
from the United Ststo' Senate, it was gen
erel surprise to the country, and it Is reid
that tie most intimate friends of the dis
tiuguished statesman were wholly in the
dark Is to his intention
Satisfactory reasons have been given
which seem to have been received by tho
public in the proper spirit, but it has been
quietly limited that still more honors await
him in the near future
Justice Bradley is Old aud in feeble
health md mny retire from the supreme
bench next winter. Senator Fdnlunds en-
tertalns the conviction that an appointment
from the senate to the supreme bench would
be in bad taste, as that body "a contrma-
tory one. When Senator Edmuuds's sue
csssor has been selected the acknowledge
judicial attainmerts of the great Nermonter
viii certainly place him ia tho front rank OF
She list of available men to succeed Justice
Bradley -
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-05-08


-N'hN' Ap''I 'o. -lu Io"hIy court
W. II' u ll"'''e ~ N"n''tTh Vs.
A. ca '1.''iI,.'li' u'No'Ve' 'eorFe caves
80. ut,-o.'S 49,
~ ""'' ''5, 'o ""'' H. " an "s,u'
Hti,la ,,.a' So" go ~ ies
Wv '''',' N''' NV i''"'' "
las 'eV''''J rico U''"u'O anu battery c"So
MoNTPELIER, MRy In tine Washing
ton County Court to-day, in the divorce
cOse Of Sarah NJ. Cutler vs.. Ell Cutler, the
bill was dismissed without prejudice, but at
request Of S G. ShurtloT the court with
held the entry. OF tue Aimira Batcnolder
-. q. W. batcheider divorce cose, the pc
tition was also dismissed without prejudice.
a gool number OF cases were Iitpos-d OF,
among tholn bang Emery {. Cram cNecu-
tor OF Iorneha Ferry, vs. Circuit & Burn
lam, continued; feter Jackson vs.. Nathan
re. DeVls. srt., ct al, continued; smith,
" hitco!ub y Cook ". {. X. hates settled
ana dl'contlnu"d' Harvey Stons OF TX, vs..
ho!ser a Hartman, apt7,, troYeT, contin-
nod Mann brothers vs.. IhomsS
tSon, apt, troSpaes continued; Hugh
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-05-08

A heavy cyclone struck Ca-tleton on the
afternoon Of the 28tn. building in course Of
erection by Z. y, Nortnrup, and the frame
Of vhich had just been raised, was blown
down and three or four Of the worknen
narrowly escaped. one, T. j. Guult, was
struck by one NJ the falling timbers and his
ankle Indy broken, He had boon confined
to his houso 10y illness nearly all winter.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-05-08
NEVER 4 FAILURE.

NEVER a FAILURE.
Tho Red River alley Of
Minnesota and
North DAKOTA
has
never
had failure
Of crops.
It produced 30 600 900
bushels Of wheat
besides other cereals in 1890.
Farms can be had
On tie
crop plan, or long time
cash payments.
1t is not MI uncommon thing
10 nIy FOR . farm
from the proceeds of
ons crop.
Il has o'l the advantage
OF an old country in
the rlspe OF school cAurct,
i.arl,st, postal ard m way facilities
and all The clan"os of
new country IN
.ho WAY If
cheap Inn "a, rich soil, and
increGSr = values.
II is one If III" mos
Crt.,- and promising
regions IN A,aor.ca
not }esf!'', orc pieI.
In tho rush 10 the far
vest, however,
this rich valley has
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-05-08

Once Ia enough to tnIk about AdAm9on's
Botanic Cough Balsau 70 any one person
After that he buys IT., relies on Il, ana is cured
witt NJ
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-05-08

Ifyou are victim of any kidney or bladder
o 'houity It, Wq.L you VIII lad DR.. David
Kcuuedy's FAVOhIIE REMEDY precisely
the curative agent you have been seeking.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-05-08

N SID ulstr!Ct dpCcq53N.
GEEETtNN,:
At q Probate Court holden at Burlington,
WITHIN md for pa district OF Chittrndsn, on
the IN day of April 1881. an lastruIuon.
purporting TO b9 the last VIII daI toSteualt
of Daniel ". 'incnuher. late 0. Wgstrori
Ia said distr!ot deceased, vur re
scented To the court sf1.asa l. f",
probate. And it is ordered by sal
Court that the 10Th day OF Npy, lv
at tue Probate Court rooms in said Burlington.
be assigned Tor apnro' ny said iusf-,l. cI. .
and that notice Thereof ue given 80 AM persons
CONCERNED. ny publish - tui- order taro5
weeks success Fci5 in the Burlington Fr, .
Press. newspaper printed ot -aid Burlington,
rrc|l, to the Time appointed.
lher"i'r', YOU are heret notified 20 appear
before said Court. at tbs time aud place
aforesald.IEl contest the probate Of s4 ID WIFI,
If you have cause.
Given ur 'er my hGrd at Burlington, ia said
= strict, This eth duv OF April l.g.
4a.w}W JENNIE STACY, Register.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-05-08
THE BANNER CAMP,
Past Col. Criswold Inspeots 6en. Willlsr
Wells Camp, Nolp.

i
Wells Camp, NO. 10.
Gen. William Wells camp No. 10, Sons
of Veterans, wss inspected Friday evening by
Past Col. 10. +. Grswold OF Bennington
The work was performed in almost fault
lees manner. Col J. +. Fox presented an
elegant ring to Past Capt. F. F. Morse from
the members of the camp, to which Mr.
Morse replied very toelingly. In Past Col
Griswold's remarks he said that the work
of the camp was the finest he ever saw OK
cept at a national enc,mpment, and that it
was surely the banner camp of Vermont,
and ono OF the best in the United States
Remarks were also made by Comrades G.
Fl. Gotta, Charles Ellis and Cunningham
and Brother Sommers, Past Capt. George t.
Wright and +. r. Morse. A committee OF
three were appointed by the captain, Fl. s.
Foster, to draft suitable resolutions on the
death Of the late Brother John Butler. AZ
ter the meeting closed Inspector Griswold
announced that he had given the camp
mark Of 81 per cent and it would undoubt-
ly be the highest in tho State. His reason
for deduotiug the 3 per cent was on account
Of attendance, which may be explained by
the fact that about 80 per cent OF the mem
bers live out town.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-05-08

some Of the Grand Army boys may be inter-
ested in the following from Alex. B. Pope,
a. ID. G, Commander, Dept Tenn. and ga.
he says: We had epidemic Of whooping
cough here Stewart Tenn.l, and Chamber
lein 3 Cough Remedy has been the only medi-
cine that has done any good Thsre ia no
danger from whooping cough when this rem
edy ~ freely given. /, completely controls the
disease. 81 cent bottles Tor sale by Beaupre
q Lowrey, Burlington. VI, and W. I. Mich
OILS, Essex junction,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-05-08

Are yog looking cor saio 10 rar cent
mYostmnat tog your SlgC, oc 800 or
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-05-08

STATE OF VERMONT. To oil PERSONS
DISTRICT oV CuITrENDEE. cuucernel Ia tn,
estate Of D0nicl w. Macon bel, late Of Wc7' 10. q
in said district deceased.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-09-04

Lizzie Engelken, from Bellevue, Jack
son county, Iowa. Mr.. Hornung's bust
ness has grown to such proportions as
TO require more commodious quarters.
To obtain these he has purchased two
lots on the south side Of High street
on which he is building two fine store
rooms which will be when completed
the handsomest buildings in the city.
Mr.. Horning's new buildings will be
brick veneered ones. One Of them
will be 81 feet 6 inches front with a
depth Of 80 feet; the other will front 30
feet extending back debth Of 60 feet.
These buildings will have fine plate
glass fronts with handsome side wild
dows. The buildings will be two
stories, the front being Of fine galyan-
lied iron which by the way makes the
prettiest front possible. Two large
bay windows on the second floor will
overlook the street, all going to make
them the prettiest buildings in Mineral
Point. They will add much 10 the
beauty Of the street and will afford
more room and better facilities for
trade, Mr.. Hornung is entitled TO the
success which has come TO him as he
has made his own intelligent work.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-09-04

Mayor PenhallegOn is a member of
Mineral Point Lodge, No l. a, +. and
A. NJ, and also Of Iowa Chapter, No.
6. He is also a prominent member of
the Knights of Pythias, being a mem
Der of Raven Lodge, No. So, of this
city. He has filled all the different
Offices in that body, and for two years
has represented this lodge at the
Grand Lodge gathering. Mayor Pen
hallegon is married man with an in
teresting family of three children, and
resides on the south side on State
street in handsome residence, where,
amid the pleasures of his home he
finds his greatest enjoyment. Mineral
Points mayor is one who is alive TO
the interests of the city and is always
prepared to lend helping hand to any
enterprise that has for its object the
moral or financial welfare of the city.
He is regarded as one of the leading
merchants of this end of the state,
and is a gentleman who commands to
the utmost the respect and esteem of
all classes.
Fred. Penhallegon, brother Of the
mayor, and partner with him in the
shoe business, is also native of this
city, having been born April 10, 1859.
He obtained his education in the ex-
cellent public schools, after which he
learned the carpenter trade in this
city. lie afterwards removed to
Chicago, where he worked at his trade
for nine years, when he returned to
this city and entered into partnership
with his brother in the business now
under review. Fred. Penhallegon is a
married man, and lives in a fine home
in this city. He is, like his brother,
u stakeholder in the wooden mills, and
is regarded as one of the best business
men in the city. He is esteemed
highly in this city and has the respect
Of all people