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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-08-25
FRANKLIN.

The republicans CT this town held an en-
thlsiastic rally in the town hall Friday
evening. Frank piumey, osq, of North
field delivered an able address explaining
the advantages OF the Mckinley tariff to the
consumer. The address was listened to by
a large audience and was highly enjoyed by
all. Tho Corlet Band furnished music.
The candidates for town representative
arc Republican, \. l.. Galusha, democrat
F, l.. uopkins.-Mrs. |. ?. Simpson is on
tho sick list.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-08-25
MORRlSVlLLE.

j. r. Town, formerly OF Johnson, was
arrested here last week by an officer from
Waterbury for obtaining goods under false
prtences. lie settled with the officer in
some way, and before morning had
skipped, " taking with him goods, jewelry,
etc, which he had in his room at the hotel.
lie came here a few weeks ago and rented a
store OF o. ID. Mathews for a stock of cloth
irg, which he succeeded in getting here
from Boston by giving the name of &C L.
Town, Waterbury, who is a business man
of thoroughly sound rating. The goods
had not yet been unpacked. Mr. c. F..
Noyes is in poor health. Miss Gem Patio is
in camp at Cedar Beach.
The Methodist camp meeting opened
Monday morning, The fall term Of the
village schools, Including the academy, open
ed Wednesday morning with large attend
auce in all departments Matters are
warming up very rapidly in the representa-
tive contest although everything seems to
be Of good natured characteristics
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-08-25

NoTESAND GOSSIP OF DOlNGSl IN THE
FREE PRESSES BROAD FIELD.

RE Hinoosi.i valley, villages up North,
Along Ctter Crack and by tho Shores
ciNhite River Covered by Special Re-
yCTtCrS.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-08-25
FRANKLIN COUNTY.
ENOSBURGH,

Mr. Stephen T. Anderson, one of the old
est residents Of this town, died the evening
OF the l9th. His youngest son, William L. f,
OF Manchester, was visiting him for a few
days and the Old gentleman was the day
before about the house, but was found in an
unconscious state at o'clock in the morn
ing and continued in that condition to the
end,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-08-25
MONTGOMERY

The republican caucus to nominate can
dlate for town representative and Justices
of the peace win be held at tho town honse
Saturday, August n, at O'Clock p M
Bishop Bis,eil will visit the Union church
Monday, August %, and hold confirmation
services at II O'Clock a. M. j. Is. Lambert
and j. +. Smith returned on Saturday last
from their Western trip.-Rev. w. +.
Hawke has decided 70 return TO England
and will close his labors with the Methodist
church here on Sunday next.-Ths town
treasurer, or his Representative, will he at
Rowley's hotel on Monday forenoon, Sep
tomber 20, to receive taxes.
HlGHGhTE.
Miss Minnie Rowe of Clarenceville, p. O.,
is the guest OF Hattie Baxter.-Mrs, f. d.
tlorrici hes returned from Caledonia
Springs The Rev. Mr.. Kraus of New
York city otliciated at the Episcopal church
last Sunday. Tie Rev. Mr.. Deems, pastor
OF the Church Of the Strangers of New
York city, who, with his wife, is the guest
of Mrs ~ W. BEDDING, preached before the
Society of Christian Eudeavor last Sunday
evening Tho democrats and republicans
both have a rally next Thursday evening. -
John Hinnersh has been repairing his
saw nil and has bought about 5000 of the
logs that broke away from tho Ichford
dams last spring and were caught between
here and East Highgate Edward Beor and
Louisa Martin were married Saturday. No
cards
FLETCHER.
Lydia Chase, wife Of c. G.. Taylor, died
last Friday, August -, aged 50 years. The
funeral services were hold from her late
homo Saturday, Rev, Z. Wheelock of Cam
bridge officiating. MIR. and Mrs Taylor
had been married go years, were lifelong
residents of the town and were highly re-
spectod wherever known.-Mrs. E. X.
Lamb has returned from Hyde Park, leav-
ing her sister in law much better. At the
caucus Saturday night the republicans
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-08-25

CALEDONIA COUNTY,.

a very severe storm, accompanied by
hard wind, passed over West Dauville last
week Wednesday afternoon, blowing down
shade and fruit trees aud damaging crops
to a considerable extent.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-08-25
ST. GEORGE.

Mr.. Thomas Morrison of Burlington spent
last week in town with his family at Jack
son Isham's-Mr. and Mrs. Charles A, jim
mo have returned from four weeks visit
with friends in Nergennes Flo aud
Howard Booth and Roy L. Tilley of Swan
ton called on friends in town on the 18th
instant. The w. K. G.. socable at Mrs.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-08-25

We can safely say that Williston is a
healthy town. Until within two weeks we
had seven people over 80 years OF age. MIR.
Thomas Northrop in his 91th year, has this
season, moved, raked and tumDed hay,
and will now walk with ease mile in half
an hour. Seventy-one years ago he married
a.little girl, who is now in her ODD year, aud
is able, most of the time, to attend to her
household duties. Tney have been blessed
with four children, two sons and two
daughters and are now rejoicing over five
bright descendants OF the fourth generation.
They have never had death under ;neir
roof. Mrs. Lewis, daughter of the late
Mrs. Chittendcn is stopping in town.-Miss
Annie Hearn and Miss Lizzie Johnston Of
Montreal are stopping with Mrs, Darling.
Miss AMMO Conner is in town. Mrs.
Julia Pease is very ill.-The Kings Daugh-
tiers met with Mrs, LOWS Talcott Friday.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-08-25

f. II. Vincent recently fell from the high
beams in his barn to the floor breaking ons
leg and receiving internal injuries During
the past week Mrs. Roxana Durham has
been entertaining her daughter from Bur-
liugton Eta Bancroft has been visiting in
Montpelier. ar. aud Mrs. Aaron Bancroft
OF Montpelier have boen visiting in town.
A Harrison and Reid flag Will be raised at
the Centre soon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-08-25

August II Walter Il. Baldwin and Ruth
NJ. Carpenter were married at the brides
home, lev. David Ferguson officiating.
Ihuralay night the band was out and gave
tn new couple q screHade.
T. =. Moody has started cut q meet cart.
Philip Dwver wife and tn'o SONS have
gone tc iut.cnl. r. d. Sargent has
most Of tho company logs worked NJ here
IarY hGvo used some hard wood for slaves
rGcin. Miss Kettle Bean is about to 60 to
darlington to bs treated at the Hary
lletcaar hospital.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-08-25

About O'CLOCK Friday evening H. P.
bherwin, tyler of Iibanus lodge f. and A.
NJ, went INTO tho hall to light tho lamps
and got things in readiness for special
meeting. Ee had just completed lighting
the Tampa ia the chandelier when il gave
way end fell to the floor setting fire. TO the
rarpet burning the altar and biolo that
was presented 10 the lo4Ga by the late IIar-
vey c. Munsill il 1873. Mr.. Sherwin
opened ono Of the front windows and called
tor help. TIE crowd soon had the carpet
pulled and smothered the flames. !. locked
Bt one time rs though the Whole block would
81. Iaa il.5 is estimated ~ Sl0t Tho
young mems republican cIu0 have secured
Hon John l.. Griffith, OF !ndiaaa, 20 deliver
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-08-25

Arrangements have been made Cor a
union Sunday-echool picnic 10 Providence
Island, August Is, leaving Essex Junction
at $40, Fare for the round trip 30 cents.
1t is expected that tie band viii accompany
the excursion. The democrats have nomi-
natod john HcwriGan for Representatives.
\ creamery association has boon formed at
Hampshire Corners and the buildings are
now bolng built.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-08-25
ESSEX JUNCTION..

Miss Ethel Robinson Of Burl ington, is
visiting at George Drury' S Mrs W. j.
Shiland aud Mrs. d, j. Hunter, are visiting
friends in Toronto, Ont--Mrs Dorcas Free
man and daughter Miss Gertrude, of Ev-
erett, Mass, have been in town visiting
friends. w. i. johnson is spending few
days in camp with his family, ut Thomp-
son 5 Point, Charlotte. The Christian En-
dcavor society will give n social on Mr.. job
Bates lawn, Thursday evening, August 25.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-08-25
CORNWALL.

William II. Matthews is the victim OF o
gaugrenous sore on his leg, the result OF OIL
injury.-A large acreage OF grain has Leeu
rut Ind sOno stil! awaits the harvester.
Esrly oats are good while late ones are
badly rustel. The potato crop will lie
light, the big ut having already struck some
pieces
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-08-25
GRANVILLE.

Ernest Hubbard and 1hs4 Dora c. lien
attended the excursion at Queen City Park
H.uay. -Wi!iinm Einlon lest valuable
horse last "cais,-Jo,oph Burke, j., and
VIE zero mele happr August II by the
birth O. q acu.--lho 1i-s-s il ces Of Bethel
tre gusts OF lIan"g Iarr, their uncle.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-08-25

GF1SSilEt1 NJ
&r. and Mrs. {. J.. Slavery and dang liter
lave returned to their home ia Brandon
Mrs. Alton LetliBgwell and children aud
Miss Emma C0swoll are at j. Q. Gas well ..
Edwin D. Collins went to Now York Sa'-
urday, August 30 having spent his vaca-
ton of TWO weeks here.--Gcorge Forbes and
tis.er Mary have recently visited at c. c.
Tarba5 The Catholic fair closed Ihurs-
Gay night having continual four eonsecu-
tive evenings
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-08-07
RELICS FHOM THE HrSSAR.

Boston Aug (SpeCaD.- Samuel a. stevens. u
Lcominstcr. president Of the Little Giant lussar
Wrccking Company. got home from New York last
night lie brought with him a box fun Of wrcckagc
brought up by the dI5dgers and divers rom the
old wreck whence the stockholders expect to OBJ
tain 50 100000 in gold. This morning the box was
opened in front OF the postoiIicc 1t contained n
quantity of flint. such Is found only in England,
and which the vessels Of the Revolutionary period used
q, ballast There Is also lot Of ale bottles Of very
good brown and green glass but these have doubtless
been washed the wreck by the tide. other wreck
age Of modern nature has been found. largo piece
Of timber brough; home. showing plainly the
action OF over 100 years Of submersion. The stock
holders hopeful. for the divers near the deck
Of the vessel and are almost daily expecting TO reach
the chests.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-08-07
BY MEANS OF FORGED DEEDS.
A BIG SWINDLING SCHEME DISCOVERED.
FRAUDULENT TITLES TO HALF SECTION OF
LAND IN CHICAGO BELONGING TO

FRAUDULENT TITLES TO HALF SECTION OF
LAND IN CHICAGO BELONGING TO
MRS. HETTY GREEN.
Chicago Aug GA local paper says that one OF the
greatest swndlcs attempted In Chicago has Just
been unearthcd. 1t appears that title deeds nave
been forged covering half OF section Of land valued
at from $3.50 600 to 81 100000. The property be-
longs to Mrs IIctty Il. Green. the richest woman In
the world. ID Is situated between Fifty ninth and
Sixtyhrd sts west Of Western ave. In this city The
forged deeds are stn I'm the hands OF the forgers,
far as Is known II was the at
tempt 70 borrow money on some of the prop
crty and dispose OF other tracts OF it in tbs city
through the forged paper that the truth became
known. 1t is believed that the forerrs have gained
nothing in this city yet. Through the ming OF a Dill
In chanc"ry to quiet title to the properly, MIS-
Green's interests have been protected THIS move
was made against The advice OF Chief OF Police NC
Claughry and Chief Inspector Ross They lear inc
criminals have been warned and given Chance to
escape, that will prevent their capture by lhe ue
ccvcs employed on the case.
The first knowledge received by any person that
deeds being forged the property came to John
g. Earle. a real estate agent. lie Informed the police
that Vincent Mare had attempted to negotiate
trade with him for five acres OF land. and that on
Investigation lie had discovered hat Malhe'S calm
to the land was based a forged deed. Malllc told
him he Obtained the document from Joseph r. Ander-
son Of Hammond Ind who the grantee named.
Mr.. Anderson has not been found. The Dill IN
cancery calls upon him to come into court and prove
his clqn Anderson + thought TO be a man of straw
and Of myth. r. c. Lewis brought Mallie to Mr.
Farlcs ofc, 10 negotiate the trade. and the PROPOSE
ton was made that Earle should accept the TUE To
five acres Of the property in lieu OF 10000. the
amount Lewis was indebted TO Earle through an car
Her transaction.
Attorney Bi,bcc who has been Mrs. Green's
counsel for many years, says there was only one
decd and that II covered the entire 800 acres. But
another deed Is ont for forty acres, probably running
from Anderson TO a third person. IL was thiS deed
that some person presented 10 the Central trust
Company attempting the same time to negotiate
"A loan on It. The Title and Guarantee company 100
was approached At the latter place Mr.. Sellers
the manager. discovered the forgery and put out II
lnit TO catch the man. The fling Of the bill to
quiet the probably frightened him away, Tor he
has not yet made his appearance at the title once
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-08-07
TRAIN ROBBERS KILL 4 SHERIFF.
THEY RETURN TO SECURE HIDDEN COIN AND
SHOOT DEPUTY OSCAR BEAVER.

THEY RETURN TO SECURE HIDDEN coin AND
SHOOT DEPUTY OSCAR BEAVER
Visalla, Cal. Aug G.-Evans and SOntag, the Oo'ns
train robbers. came to Evans house about l. 'i"'N
last night. and after eating supper went to t'e oh'n
Five or six standing guard discovered 'n''r
team In the barn lot. not having seen them 'o'e H.
Undoubtedly they returned 10 secure hidden co' ~
hole filled with fresh dirt found In the barn '''S
morning. Deputy sheriff oscar Beaver. who WIS on
guard, saw the at the barn and opened ire' tne
shots being returned by the robbers woundlng be''cr
20 that he died at 6 o'clock this morning fi'ech
shots were exchanged, Beaver firing eight "hioh
wounded the robbers horses so that one had TO DO
Killed.
The robbers escaped at about o'clock on loo'' anu
went In a northcrly direction Three miles from 'o"h
they tried 20 borrow horses from an Acquaintance
Officers I'm pursuit traced them for four miles norm
east where Trey entered a field, but the pnr'ncrs
team gave out and they returned to town. I"eh'!
or thirty men are In pursuit on horseback
sheriff Cunnn CHAM states there Is doubt that the
men have committed most Of the train robberc' IN
this valley. Excitement high here and the men WI"
be hanged If taken alive. They can hardly escape rs
all thorougharcs are guarded. Deputy sheriff WHY
who shot yesterday. will recover unless bo'd
poisoning occurs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-08-07
MINISTER cAnR,s pRirsr ron DrSmARk.

Chicago. Aug. (Spccla-A party compo-"d Of
residents Of Chicago for the most part native. If ID
mark gave a banquet Clarh h. Carr. United states
Minister to Denmark. ~ IN" Union League club last
night. Tie room decorated with Danish and
American flags and Minister carr responded to the
toast II Denmark" After dwelling AT great length
upon the epcidid universities Libraries and museums
possessed by Denmark the speaker paid high tribute
80 the royal family such affection A. IN that
family for father and mother f. the hiche, ideal Of
American home life. and that which makes the home
the graudcSt and best place upon earth Nj. Carr
sad tia, the Danish Government had appropriated
81 900 the World, Fair. and that in proportion 10
the population and wealth it the largest appro-
praiion made by foreign country. The Danish
Government. he declared had treated him with the
greatest consideration and courtesy. and wherever
American Interests concerned the Danes were
always ready aid the United States.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-08-07

Application made in the Essex Market Police
Court yesterday for the arrest Of Charlie, Hoffman.
proprietor Of the notorious resort at 40. - BOwcry,
and also OF the Rapid Transit Hotel at Chryotic AMI
Canal us. Hoffman has frequently been I'm trouble
with the police. The man who makes the complaint
against Hoffman Is Joseph socco. u NO. 40 CanalSt
The hattie. said that Henry smith had accumulated
several thousand dollars BY hard work Five months
ago he became insane Then lie had fallen Into
the hands OF Hoffman, who induced him to become
. partner OF the resort at No. - Bowcry by the
b. mcnt Of - 800 When Smiths friends heard Of
this they became indignant. smith has since been
taken 10 a home In Ncw-Jcrscy.
Mr.. Socco WIS told that Smith would have TO come
TO court himself 10 make the complaint. lie said
that he would have him in court next week. Mr.
socro said nftcrward It's the clcarrSt case Of
swlndle | ever lie has taken Zoo from an
Insane man and he wants 10 give 800 back. Inc
ut her ~, 900 he wants to Keep
A civil suit will be- brought against Holman.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-08-07
STATE SOLDIERS At FORT UiRREN.
MAssACHUsETT, WANTS 4 REGIMENT CAPABLE
OF DONG GARRISON DUTY


OF DONG GARRISON DUTY.
Boston aug SPECIALIZATION. FOR = city OF us
szc boasts large number OF crack military organl-
cations. both active and honorary. and attached 10
both the naval and land forces Of the state. The
annual tours Of duty Of all these corps sufficient
10 claim the attention II the general public IN no
small degree This year feature has been added u"
the regular military incidents In sending tho LIST Kcg
mcnt OF Infantry, VI. v NJ. down 10 Fort Warrcn' the
only remaining fertilization in Boston iiarbor. for a
weeks work with the big guns under the eyes OF TIE
Regular Army officers stationed there. This plan
has been nauciratod BY the state for the purpose
OF having regiment In lis force capable oil Girri-
sonlng q fcrt at short notice.
This evening the regiment goes down to tho fort
begin iis first week Of duty rs garrison. IhcIc
Will be plenty Of work for the men at infantry dnll.
gun drill guard mounting and rifle practice. But on
Tuesday evening the routine will be relieved IN a
measure by grand ball which the regiment will give
al the Hotel Pcmbcrton Governor Russell will attend
with his military stan and aft"r spending the night at
the hotel will visit the fort the following day aud
remain therr until Thursday noon. y special camp
has been pitched near that 81 the regiment for the
accommodation Of the Governor and his party while
at the fort.
Every afternoon during the week the men detailed
FOR gun drill viii take hand at target practice with
the eight inch rife, and fifteen inch smooth bore, Am
muuton for tbs work will be drawn from the stores
nj the fort nj the expense Of the state The hin for
hi, alone will be- handsome one. The cost 81 every
charge fired from cchtinch rnc j. Sl3 - for the
shot - - for the charge - thirty five pound, Of
powder and - Tor the cartridge hag-a total II
@23 For the fifteen inch smooth bOrc- N" cost of
each shot 1, follows: >hr, so. 100 pounds 81
powder So 30: cartridge bag. ~ -. total. si3 =.
rhc range for thi, practice viii De tWo nile.
when one considers that one II the worst enemies
that u bc-crcd garrison ha, D. contend with + q
short supply. IL (, strange that this fort hasn't
sufhcicnt water supply IT. regular complement.
There i only one well on the Island. and that Il
located I'm the middle Of the parade within the fort.
The state therefore been Obliged 10 contract with
"A Eostnn house 10 furnish the regiment with ~. 900
gallons ~ water In tank, during It's STAY ~ the fort
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-08-07
HER MONEY HAS BEEN nUyNiyG THE MAGAzIYE.

Elsie Garrctson, Of No l30 Amty St.. Br )Ohlyn, and
giving her occupation a literary writer. accused
Archibald CuhbcrsOn in the Toinbs Police Court yes
terday Of the larceny 81 800 10y faudulcny selling
her five shares Of the alleged stock Of The Ply seal
Culture" Magazine Company. Miss GaTcson says
that Cuthbertson who represents himself rs teacher
and SAWS ne lives I'm Flatbu>h. came TO her on
December = 1-pI and represented 10 her that he had
five shares Of stock Of the magazine that he would sell
to her for $500 The magazine had appeared once or
twice before this time and. pleased with H. appear
nnce, Miss Garrctson eagerly jumped nt the chance
OF getting the stock. CuihhcrSOn told her that the
capital stock was $1,000. and that She could
have a quarter interest for $500. Miss Gar
rctson has paid In more money since De
ccmber :. She was ambitious for literary work.
and II was proposed that She take the place Oh
M active partner, and have charge Of the Ladies
Departmental This she did and 80 per month
salary was taken out Of the $500 which she was to
pay In.
Miss Garreson now alleges that there were no
shares or any 81 900 capital stock, but that me
money she has advanced has been running the
magazine Cuthbertson. IN defence, alleged tht shr
as PARTNER could not size him for misapproprl"uoh OF
her money Judge Mcmahon held the man under
II 800 bonds for trial
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-08-07
BiOTOTS NEGROHs AND MILITTAMEN.

Springfield H.. Ans. G.-'riie town /, much
cited over a riot which occurred TO-DAY between mem
Der, Of the 4h Infantry. now I'm camp here and -
crowd Of negroes The mamcn they have
been greatly ANNOYED by colorcd lOafes. and ycstcr
DAY they tossed one Of them In blanket. Ia \
night a number of soldiers attacked AT "A merry
20 round aud badly beaten. About midnight crowd
Of colder, forced the guard line and luto The
city determined TO punish the for the attack
On their comrades. They wero meeting with ,uc-
ccss in their undertaking. when the police took hand
m th matter nrrc ted four soldiers who were fined to-
1ov bv n insticc. The military authorities hold
Ing tfcr men within camp lines and the police arc
watching the negroes 10 prevent further trouble.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-08-07
MOVED HIS CREDITORS TO PITT.

Boston Aug. G.-The most interesting case on the
no dll7 list Of the County Grand Jury todny was
that Of Edward +. Wilson, jewcler. Mr. Wilson, after
his departure from this city returned home vol
unfairly and was subsequently arrested at his home
u, AllstOn, upon complaint made BY New-l York
creditors lie bail,d ont 10y his friends. At
the time he went away stories were ahoat that he
had taken large sum Of money with him. II now
appears that he was found by u his creditors
penniless, without food shelter wandering about
London. The creditor advanced him money Ia get
home. In the meantime his wife had supported
herself and children by wording In II drygoods store.