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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-16

Frank Shiverette died last Thursday
night Of Typhoid er.-Harey Wheeler
of Waterbury is stopping at @. II. Alex
ander's. Samuel Powell an old time resi-
dent of Charlotte, now in Chillcothe, Mo-. =,
is visiting relatives and friends in town.
Mrs. j. H. Thorp visited in Montreal over
Sunday. interment Of Frank Shiverette
occurred Sunday at the Catholic cemetery
East Charlotte, Rev. Father Campeau Off
ciating. The Central Vermont management
have made repairs upon the stock yards and
ways at this station greatly facilitating the
loading of stock Rev. Mr.. Bates supplied
the pulpit of the Congregational church
Sunday.-O. II. Alexander is shipping seed,
corn and potatoes to New York and Phil
adelphia. Rev. S. II. Wheeler will preach
at the Congregational church Sunday
Misses May Cook and Alice Williams are
delegates to the State convention Of the Y
p. S. c. L. to be held at Brattleboro.
John r. Thorp sends us samples of second
crop black raspberries picked Tuesday of
this week.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-16
This Is Valuable News.

The are hundreds of our people who are
5utlering from lingering diseases who have
not received benefit from the family physi-
clans. Such sufferers should write a de-
scription of their cases to the famous DR..
Greene, Of "a Temple Place, Boston, Mass.
the discoverer of the renowned remedy Dr.
Greene's Nervura, and successful specialist
in the cure of all forms of nervous and
chronic diseases. He can be consulted free
OF charge-that is, full description of the
case should be written him, aud he will re-
turn his diagnosis of the case, whether cur
able, and advice in regard to treatment.
without charge. In his carefully considered
answer he will fully explain your disease
and give you perfect understanding Of all
its symptoms, free of any expense.
DR.. Greene has devoted special attention
to treatment through letter correspondence,
and his success in the cure Of this class of
diseases by his harmless vegetable remedies,
is without parallel. As consultation is thus
entirely free, sufferers in our vicinity
should seize this opportunity which affords
an almost certainty of being cured.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-16
RICHMOND.

Rev. f. Smiley and wife have gone to
Worcester, Mass, to attend the Universal
ist general convention. The Church Of the
Restoration will be closed for the next two
Sundays. central circle of King $
Daughters will meet with Mrs. George
Howe, October %.
The funeral of the 1t-year-old child Of
George Palmer was held at Jonesvile Mon
day, Rev. Mr.. Hazen officiating. Mr.
Clark S. Andrews of Pleasant Plain, Iowa,
aud Miss Mary b. Dewey of Mora, N. Y.
were married last Wednesday and are now
visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. S. F.
Andrews. They start for their home in
Iowa this week. Mrs. Ina Walker of st.
Johnsbury is the guest Of her parents, Mr.,
and Mrs, Milton Stevens.-S. H. Davis is
no better. Edward r. Jones Is In poor
health. Mr.. and Mrs. Il. A. Hodges have
returned from their Western trip.-F.
Ferrn and wife have gone to Mt. Holyoke,
Mnss
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-16
A BIG SCHEME.
Oak Lodge Placed in the Hands of C. w
Scarf

Scarf.
A big scheme that has been maturing for
some time past, and the first intelligence OF
which was furnished three weeks ago, is
now announced in detail.
The property known as Oak Ledge, and
owned by DR.. w. Seward Webb, has been
placed in the control of c. w. Scarf of this
city, who will at once plot the eastery half
of this splendid tract of land with a view of
putting 1t on the market at an early day.
Manufacturers are already looking at
some portions Of this land contiguous to the
railroad for the erection Of plants, and Mr.
Scarf is in communication with soEie New
York parties who are seriously considering
a removal here and will probably build there
In the spring. With the splendid start made
in Burlngton's boom by the works on the
Ferguson and Scarf addition, this new pro-
ject promises big advance in this line.
Dr. Webb could not have done better
than to place this property in the hands of
Mr.. Scarf and now if our city fathers will
push the extension Of Pine street TO Park
avenue, the Horse Railroad company follow
this up with track, and the Central Yer
mont railroad put in passenger and freight
depot Burlington will step upon the solid
platform of a solid and progressive boom.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-16
POSTOFFlCE INSPECTION.
Postmaster Wheoler's Tour Com pleted-
Business OF Burlington Office Lnrgcl.
Increased

Postmaster wheeler's Tour Com nj eted-
Business of Burlington Office Largely
decreased.
In accordance with the instructions con-
tatned in the circular letter sent out by
Postmaster General Wannamalier, Postmas-
ter Wheeler has visited all the postoces in
Chittenden county and just sent in his re-
port In his opinion the idea is very ex-
csllent one and he is sure that permanent
good will arise from it. The primary OBJ
ject was the desire to improve
the postal service, and to acquaint
the department with the condition
of each postoico in the United States. So
far as known the postmasters throughout
Vermont at the county sents have responded
unanimously to the call, and other States
have done the same. The work was carried
out as voluntary Offering aud is so record
ed on the docket of the various Offices in the
postal department. The regular inspection
division is fully occupied with cases of dep
relations, frauds on the government and the
public, insufficient sureties, missing mail
matter, lottery cases, ETC., and it i'm
possible for them to do the work. All the
postofIices are given a standing on the rec
ords of the department, according to tho
marking put on tho report by the visiting
year the postmaster-general will report to
the president those who rate at the highest
for such honorable mention as he may see
fit personally to make.
There are SO offices in this county nciud-
ing the one at Pleasant Valley that is in
reality not in this county. Thirty Of
the offices have been visited by Postmaster
Wheeler and his assistant, c. +. Beach,
since September IL. They were all found
to be in hrst-class shape, and the several
postmasters without exception have a
thoroughly intelligent idea of how post
office should be conducted. None of tho
offices will suffer from the report of Post
master Wheeler. Quite number have re-
Gently increased in business, and various
improvements in the service were noted.
The county seat Offices in the State were
visited by government inspector. Bur
lington's is the largest aud the only first
class office in the State, and its growing bus
mess is conclusive evidence of a correspond
ing growth in the business and population
Of the city. The exact figures showing the
amount of this increase are as follows: Dur
ing the six months from April l to Septem-
Der 80, 1890, the total amount Of business
transacted was $l6, 1914 3S, and from April
to September 80, 1891, $40, 1874. 49, This
| shows an increase OF 81, 1907. There is
probably no office in the State that shows as
large percentage of increase as the above,
and ii Is matter of self congratulation on
the part Of Burlington and Burlingtonians.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-16
UNIVERSITY NOTES

The junior class have elected officers as
follows: President, Tom Hill; vice-presi-
dent, Miss Babbitt; secretary and treas
urer, j. D. Benedict. Also Lyman Allen
was elected captain and manager Of the
class base ball team, and Charles Lamb,
manager of the foot ball team, with Pond
and Crombie as board of directors.
The freshman agricultural class was aug
mented yesterday by the arrival from Rut-
land Of Toronto 95.
The new arms and equipments have been
shipped from the United States arsenal at
Rock Island, and arc expected to arrive
very soon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-16
WlNOOSkI,


Mr.. Harry NJ. Sleeper Of Lebanon
N. H., an employe of Mason & Co., aud
Miss Matte f. Bugtee of the same place
were married last week Wednesday at the
Methodist parsonage by Rev. j. w. Presby.
Clarence Smith is sick.
Miss Lottie Bullock is visiting in Jericho.
Rev. J. w. Presby went last week New
York.
Mrs. G. G.. Dole of Cambridge, Mass. is
a guest at Mr.. G. b. Little's.
Mrs. NJ. 2. Sweet has returned from New
York.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Dubuc have return
ed from Manitoba.
Hiss Mary Aikey, who has been visiting
in Montreal has returned.
Oscar Edwards is homo from his vacation
in Waterbury,
Messrs. Feodor and Gustave Hagar, en-
ployes of the Buring ton Woollen company,
have gone to Webster, Mass.
The class meeting usually held at ESQ
o'clock Sunday evening at the Methodist
church is changed to 7:30 O'Clock Tuesday
evening till further notice.
Rev. H. r. Edwards will occupy the
Methodist pulpit Sunday in Rev. Mr.. Pres
by's absence.
An exciting foot race took place Saturday
afternoon in front Of Winooski block be-
tween NJ. Lynch, champion Of Burlington,
aud Charles d. Turner Of this place. The
distance 600 yards was covered in good
time, Turner coming in ahead by about 10
feet Starter, James Henry; referees, Mi
chael Reagan and Timothy Donahue; judge,
f. II. Horton; stake, $40 side. This is
the fourth race Charlie has won in the last
few months and he waits to De beaten.
Mrs. George Allen has returned from
Jericho.
Mrs. Desmonds, who has been visiting
Mrs. 7. McGrath, has returned to Platts-
burgh.
Mrs. j. D. Tower Of Charles City, Iowa,
has been visiting at Mr.. and Mrs Frank
| Packards. Mrs. Tower is daughter OF
Judge Merriam Of Nebraska.
Nellie NJ. Jubell has gone to Boston,
Manchester and Lawrence.
Z. Frank Gordon has gone to Lowell,
Mass, to work in drug store.
Among those from Winooski who went
to Boston on the excursion were Messrs. c..
d. Flint, A. G. Mcbride +. Manock, F. A..
| Thompson, G. d. Nash, Mrs. A. w. Plott-
ner and son and D. ii. Smith and daughter
| Mamie.
| The Ladies' Aid society of the Congrega
Choral society and the Christian Endeayor,
have arranged a schedule for sociables ex-
| tending through the next nine months. The
series will open with an oyster supper next
Wednesday.
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HUNTINGTON.

The first snow of the season appeared
here Sunday.-Mrs. Orvis Hallock, who has
been dangerously sick is better. The tile
daughter of County Commissioner O. H.
Ellis is ick.-Ernest Norton, son Of Deputy
Sheriff r. A. Norton is better MIR. John
Bickford is failing.-Hram Brewster has
purchased the hotel in Waitsield. H. w.
Norton is repairing his mill at the North
village.
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HOME FOR DESTITUTE CHILDREN.

What tho Institution Has Accomplish d
Daring the Year.
The twenty fifth annual meeting of this
mob charity was held last week, when the
following officers were elected:
President, Mrs. S. 2. Torrey.
Vice President, Mrs c. Il. Miner.
Treasurer, Mrs. a. G. Perce.
Secretary, Miss Mary Roberts.
Auditor, Mr.. Walter lsham.
Board of Managers. Mrs. c. Z. Miner,
Mrs. r. q. Severson, Mrs l.. b. Plat,
Mrs. j. NJ. Mathews, Mrs. George Perkins,
Mrs. A. E. Richardson, Mrs. L. B. Lord,
Miss Mary Roberts, Mrs. George Lane,
Mrs. G. S. lsham, Mrs. A. G. Peirce, Mrs.
l.. d. Turrill, Mrs. l.. l.. Lawrence, Mrs
Ii. M. Phelps.
The report shows the Home to be in a
healthy financial condition, with It's useful
ness growing, yet with more demands upon
it than its resources will accommodate. At
the beginning Of the year rs children were
in the Home; during the year 81 addition
al have been cared for. Thirty three
children have been sent TO homes which
charitable people have opened for them. In.
struction in day and Sunday school, and in
carpentry for the older boys, have been
given to all the children. No epidemics
have occurred, and there were but three
deaths, all OF very young infants.
Several thousand dollars have been wisely
expended the past year in repairs and i'm
provements. a steam heating plant was
put in, and the land drained to make the
play grounds drier. The annual expenses
average about $40, O00 which is an evidence
of economical management, taking into con-
sideration the great field OF usefulness cult
waited by the Home. Its children come from
all over the State, and the circle Of its use
fulness is continually expanding and limited
only by the means at its disposal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-16
WllllSION

Mr.. and Mrs. 7. c. Naramore, who went
from here to California few years ago.
are blessed with a grands On. News comes
from California that our former townsnlan,
Homer Betty, has buried one of his chill
dren.-There will be a harvest meeting at
the Methodist church October 1S.-George
Goodrich dug a large field of potatoes in
Burlington recently with potato digger
of his own invention.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-16
MILF ON.


Mrs. Amanda Finn has sold her place on
River street to d. f. Quinn for $780,
Parties who have been here looking at this
water power have the refusal of property
and privilege at Fairfax Falls. HI. c. Nc
Nall has set a cedar hedge on the west side
of his place. Deacon Landon is much bet
ter.-Mrs. Barney is taking care of Marian
Ward. -Rogers 81 McNall have built a
blind" at the sandbar in the North creek
for duck shooting. Mrs. Mary Clark OF
Missisquoi bay is here. postotfices
in town have been inspected by
Postmaster Wheeler. DR.. Bartlett is
still confined to his house The pro-
ceeds Of tho sociable at West Milton
were Sc. go. The next one will be Tuesday
night.-R S. Lincoln is laying IS rods of
iron pipe at his lower farm. Mrs. Green,
who is living with her daughter, Mrs. Viii
liam Morton, is suffering from shock OF
paralysis. Her son, DIN Green of ST. AL
bans, is with her.-A very handsome oil
painting is on exhibition in N. L. Wood S
store, made by his son George. The work
has been done at odd moments aud with
many times people looking over his should
er. The scene is an ocean surf by moon
light. The appearance of the painting is
not that of an amateur and shows a skill
and taste for the work that ought to be cul-
tivated.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-16
MESIEORD

Rev. Edward II. Byington and wife are
the guests Of C. ". Allen.-B. II. Moore is
to teach school at East Georgia. Mrs.
Bowen of Berkshire is here A number of
teachers expect to attend the institute at
Essex Junction.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-16

Emma Stevens is teaching tho local school
and has 10 pupils. Mrs. Hattie Duncan has
returned from burlington. Ethel White
has gone to Massachusetts to attend a board-
ing school.-Mrs. Mary Casey, 4, II. Hoy
and wife went to Richmond Saturday to at
tend the funeral OF Mrs W. Reed, their
sister-in law.-Miss A. Prentiss was called
to Waitsfleld By the illness Of her mother.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-16
WllLlSTON.

There was a war Of words and resulting
tussel in a near by. field arising from an
alteration over corn cutter. The Young
Peoples Reading club at Wesley Metcalf's
has been changed from Friday night to
Monday night.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-16
ALMOST a BURGLARY.


a MAN caught IN the act OF KobDing
lumber Ofico Cash Drawer.
One of the clerks employed by Skillings,
Whitney e. Barns whio passing the otlics on
tho corner of College aud Battery streets
about p. m Friday night, observed a light
moving about in the buil ling. The crcum-
stances appearing somewhat suspicious, he
decided to investigate. As he opened tho
door man who was rummaging the cash
drawer turned and run down stairs. Tho
clerk Immediately started up College street
for an officer. Policemen Murphy and
Bettis were found and hurried down College
street, but the thief had, of course, taken
advantage of his opportunity to escape.
By breaking pane of glass the man had
been able TO loosen the festenirgs of the
cellar window and gain access to the build
ing. He secured only q few postage stamps
for his trouble.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-16
ESSEX,

Reuben Ferguson died Sunday. Mr.. Fer
guson leaves a wife and two sons, one of
whom, John, has been at home for few
months. The other son is proprietor OF n
hotel in Massachusetts. Mr. Ferguson was
genial landlord, a courteous and kind gem
teman. He has been representative of the
town. The funeral will be at the house
October 10.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-16

GATEs-CHANpLER.-InW West Randolph Oct,
S. by Rev V. NJ. Hardy, Mr.. Walter b. Gates
OF this city and Miss Isabelle NJ. Chandler Of
Pomfret.
ARE-RoGERS.-In Denver, Colorado, Oct,
4th, by Rev. DR. Barnes, Mr.. Otis Alexas Ware
of Denver TO Miss Kate Alene Rogers of West.
ford, Vt.
BRIGGS -BENwAY.-In Huntington, Oct. :,
by the Rev. w. H. Lyster, Mr.. Bert l.. Briggs
of West hutland and Miss Edna, only daugh-
ter OF Mr.. Wallace Benway Of huntington.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-16

The opinion of an Old ANA we4. Anown mer-
chant is given in few words, viz: ! think
DIR. Bulls Cough syrup Is the best cough ed
icine that is made" LUTHER b. BLACK,
Selma, Ind.
Diseased nature oiftimes breaks forth in
strange eruptons," nd tho result OF it all Is
pain. Now Salvation Oil will send this very
pain TO the right about at tho triting cost OF
only 20 cents.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-16

Next week we ex-
pect to begin the issue
of the Chittenden
County edition Of the
Weekly Free Press.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-16
VICINITY MATTERS.
BURLINGTON AND OTHER CHlTTEN-
DEN COUNTY TOWNS.

The Important Happenings Of n Week in
Our understanding Towns Como
in for a Generous Share of Attention at
the Hands of Our Cores pondents.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-16

the four in Milton and the one at Westford.
He expects to go to these places the first of
the coming week.
At the annual meeting Of the Eerean
Baptist church the following officers were
elected: Deacon for three years. b. j.
Brown; clerk, DR.. s. d. Hodge; treasurer,
Albert Rutter; prudential committee, Prof.
V. G. Barbour, Thomas Rutter, c. w.
Davis; Sunday school superintendent,
Harvey Rutter; auditor, Lawrence Rutter.
The treasurer made statement in advance
of the regular report estimating the finan-
cial condition OF the church. This showed
u probability Of balance In the treasury.
The regular reports are made at the adj
iourned meeting to be held at the call of
the prudential committee The weekly
meeting Of the Y. p. s. c. e. will be held
TO- night, 1t having been postponed on ac-
count of the above meeting.
Assistant Inspector West of New York was
at Juniper light Monday and he made a thor
ough inspection Of that station, finding
everything in satisfactory condition.
Mr.. West was on his way south through
the lake, and stated that all the light
houses he had inspected were in the be.t of
shape He had no special improvement S
to suggest at Juniper except the finishing
Of a new boat. Specifications as to ex-
pense of such boat and the kind wanted
will be made out by the lighthouse keeper
at once. The inspector states that all the
buoys on the lake are to be stored next
season at Juniper, and it is also understood
that the government yacht Nettle will
next year be laid up there, and that the
island will be headquarters from which
trips OF inspection will be made. The dock
at present is but 120 feet in length, and
landing facilities are not sufficient. An
appropriation Of 81, 500 has been made tc
add GO feet to it, and it was intended to ut
least commence work this season. a start
will be made probably early in the spring.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-16
DIED,

MIx.--At Pomona, Cal. Sept 81, Mrs Z. L.,
wife of j. NJ. Mix, aged % years, ~ months and
"A days.
CAswELL.-In Greensboro, VT, Oct It'll
killed by runaway team, George II. Caswell,
aged IL years.
FERGrsoN.-At Essex, Dot. II, 1891, Reuben
Fergu.o on.
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UNDERHIll

f. s. Whitcomb, jr., picked ripe straw
berries in the open field Friday.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-27
me b. & O. Field.

The second number Of this monthly
journal has been Issued by the B. s. O.
railroad company. This publication is
intended to call attention to the adyan-
tages Of those portions Of the States of
Maryland. Virginia and West Virginia,
through which the B. S o. railroad runs
as desirable places for residences and
the investment Of capital Ii is doing
Tor the B q Q. railroad, what the State
ought to do for the whole State. As a
border State. Maryland possesses many
advantages to active settlers and the in
vestment Of capital, which should be
presented to the attention Of those seek
ing homes and those who have capital
TO invest.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-27

The closure resolution-thst is an
amendment to the rules of the Seaate to
keep debate within prescribed limafs--
got set back yesterday. The Repul1s,
cans who supported the movement were
Wolcott and Teller, of Colorado; Wash
burne, of Minnesota; Cameron, of Penn
sylvania, and Stewart and Jones, of Ne
vada. Mr. ingalls,, OF Kansas. was pair
ed against the resolution. and Mr.. Stand
ford, of California, was absent without a
pair, making eight Republicans who
either voted to displace the closure reso-
luton, or cast their support that way by
a pair OF a failure to make pair The
resolution was set aside to take up the
reapportionment bill. and was a well
arranged plan to defeat the so called
Force bill
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-27
Area Of Maryland Counties.

The Census Office has issued a bulletin
containing tables showing the area of
the United States by States, territories
and counties The state of Maryland
comprises 1910 square miles Of area,
2. $50 square miles of water surface, and
0,S00 square miles OF land surface. The
following is the table of areas for the
counties of Maryland: AIiegany Ar
Anne Arundel 400. Baltimore G2e, Balti
more city %. Calvert 3l5. Carroll 4s7.
Cecil $50. Charles 400, Dorchester 6lO.
Frederick 633. Garret $50. Hartford 4s2,
Howard $50. Kent BIS. Montgomery
sos, Prince Georges 4sO, Queen Anne's
1852. st. MarY's 800. Somerset s05,
Talbot es5. Washington 4s5, Wicomico
800, Worcester as.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-01-27
POSNERS'
BALTIMORE.


An Open Letter to Rent Payers.
Did you know that syndicates of capi
talists are negotiating for the purchase
of every acre of eligible suburban prop
erty about the cities of Washington.
Baltimore and Annapolis2 Such is the
fact. With keen eye to the future.
they see that these neighbo rhoode
especially the magnificent salt water
views environing our own city, must
soon become peopled with thousands OF
home owners, whose self-respect will
not permit them to live longer in the
sitting quarters of over-crowded cities
The rapid development and growth of
mutual building and loan associations,
and the easy and safe opportunities of
fered through them of obtaining homes,
has inspired these syndicates to invest
their money where there Is such evident
certainty of large returns. Before prices
double. why don't you act for yourselves,
secure q lot or two at present prices
which are so very low and be prepared
for the boomg Secure lot 10 build on
nOso, even though you pay for 1t in
monthly instalments, because you are al
ways in position to secure loan from
the associations with which to build a
home when you have the lot paid for
II you own home-site you are then in
a position to get loan and build a cot
tage, and the time to secure the lot is
NOW. Call and see me-
GEORGE T. MELVIN.