davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-02-02
Probate Court.

Business transacted for two weeks ending
February l, 1858:
Edwin II. Jones' estate, Richmond, settle.
ment of executors account and decree.
Henry Borrowdale's estate, Jericho, act
Element of executors account.
Eva Aida Viees estate, Essex, appoint-
ment Of II. X. Viele of Essex administrator.
Sally Pinneo's estate, Bolton license to
sell real estate.
Anna Davis estate, Jericho, settlement
OF administrators account. Edwin An
drews' estate, Essex, appointment of Francis
w. Booth administrator and George Besoher
and William Fletcher commissioners and
appraisers; all Of Essex.
Margaret Faulkncr's estate, Burlington,
appointment of William Nj. Faulkner OF
Burlington administrator.
George i. Maco's estate, Bur.inst on, ap-
pointment OF Charles W. Mace OF Burlng-
ton Administrator.
Missip Il. Lavely's estate Essex, will
proved; letters testamentary granted to
Missip Lavely OF Essex and NJ. A. Bingham
of Essex and Joseph d. Yaudow Of Colches-
ter appointed commissioners.
Missip Lsvely OF said Essex appointed
guardian OF Ida NJ. and Frederick NJ.
Lavsly, minors.
Frederick NJ. Lavely adopted and made
hcir-at-law of Louis p. Nalcau and Mol.
VIVA Nadsau.husbsnd and wife Of 6helburne,
Vt.
g. Bertrand Is. Kobinson's estate, Colches-
ter, appointment Of Augusta ~ Robinson
OF Colchester administrator.
Emery Beams estate, Colchester, appoint
ment OF Annie NJ. Bean OF Colchester adj
ministrator and b. L. Severance and S. It.
Gokey of Colchester appraisers. Decree Of
homestead to the widow.
Charles Storrs estate, Burlington, ap-
pointment of Julius W. Russell admins
traitor and L. c. Mower and Fred Johon-
mott commissioners and appraisers; ali OF
Burlington.
KEEL Blsir's estate, Burlington, license I,
sell real estate.
Electa Hazards estate, Charlotte, settle
ment of executors account
Harriet I. Smiths estate, Burlington
will proved; appointment OF Elihu b. TAT
of Burlington executor.
Maude G. Sears estate, Wiliston, ap
pointment of Oscar l.. Nmblett of Monk
ton, Vt, guardian.
John Kelley's estate, Burlington, viii
proved; appointment OF John r. kelle
executor aud r. Ii. Corley aud James w
Madigan commissioners and appraisers; al
OF Burlington.
Houora Shehan's estate Burlington, dc
cree.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-02-02
CHIEF DUMAS ANNUAL REPORT.
Tho Arrests for 1892 Number 4e4-Ex-
nenses Kept NNIthIn tho Annronriai ion.

Tho Arrests for 1892 Number 4ei-Ex-
Chief Dumas Of the police department has
his annual report compiled and ready for
the printer. There are % commissioned
policemen, of whom IL are regular officers,
the remaining 33, who are mostly all watch
men at the manufacturing establishments
and mills of tho city, being special police
men. The expense of tha department ag-
gregates S2SO4, against S2G09 in 1891.
1t WAS necessary last summer to post ono
officer on Pearl and Battery streets Satur-
days and Sundays respectively, and then
there were more than an ordinary number
OF celebrations requiring squad Of police
for parade duty, oil Of which has incurred
additional expense. The appropriation for
this department was about $4,000. During
the year there were 424 arrests made, or
four more than in 1891 OF these 1876 we're
for intoxicntion and 1875 for selling liquor
They were distributed through the months
as follows; January, 20; February, ID;
March, 20; April, %; May, 80; June, 81;
July, 90; August, 80, September, 20; Oc-
tober, g.; November, 80, and December,
rs.
-Four cases were for perjury and in each
instance the offence vas proven end the
respondents were sent to States prison.
This does not include tho searches or arrests
made by Sheriff Reeves, or any Of his depu-
ties.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-02-02
Highest of all in Leavening Powcr-Lates u S. Govt Re
Euving Nvestern pnnItrY.

Hon. Smith Wright of Williston, C. y.
Isham OF this city and f. d. Isham of st.
George returned on the flyer Monday
from points in Iowa. They have been buy
ing poultry, as has been their business for
several years. The birds are kept in Smith
Wright ~ Sons cold storage house at Will
liston and delivered TO the Boston and New
York markets during the warm season.
Mr.. Isham said that tho weather was very
favorable and they bought about the Gus
tomary quantity, soma GOO tons of poultry.
Mr.. Wright's sons also helped in purchasing,
but they did not return with the rest of tho
party.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-02-02

square feet of space for the granite mems
exhibit, with possibility OF 900 more. He
says the rush for space is tremendous and
there is not half enough to satisfy all who
want to exhibit
Montreal will not have regular oldtine
carnival this winter, but arrangements have
been made for five days carnival of win
ter sports. The Central Vermont railroad
will sell round trip tickets at reduced rates.
The tickets will be good going February 3
to 9th, and returning till the 18th inst, in
elusive.
Lewis Tunney, the Wagner conductor
who was injured in the wreck at Rutland
last week. is now at the Delevan House at
Albany. He was more seriously hurt than
was at first supposed, but he is much better
now. The Wagner company is doing all in
its power to help him. His sister, Mira
Nulty, is taking care Of him and she will
stay until he is able to be taken to his home
at Milton.
The testimony of Mrs w. H. Davis, one
of the witnesses to the will of Rachal Ann
Sutton, was taken before Judge Wales at
the Probate Court rooms Monday. Tho
other two witnesses, DR.. Prime and j. j..
Enright, gave their testimony at the first
too i'll to attend court Judge Wales de-
cided that the will was established.
The Berean Baptist church has extended
call to Rev. James Ten Brooke of Panton,
and be has accented. lie has been preach
ing in this church since December and has
made a very favorable impression on tho
Pensioners. Mr.. Ten Brooke is graduate
Of the Mddlebury college and the Rochester
Theological seminary and has taken special
studies at Yale college and Berlin, Ger
many.
One Of the Champlain Manufacturing
company's teams got into crack in tue ice
near the north end of the Pittsburgh
breakwater Friday morning. The team
was loaded with chair stock destined for
Dannemora. The driver, L. A. Whtlock,
and his brother succeeded in getting out on
the cakes of ice at once, but the horses, @
pair of Crews, were in the water some u
minutes. The load was saved.
Fred n. Whitney aud wife left on the
| flyer Monday for q tour of three months.
They intend spending few days In Bos-
ton, going thence to New York and Wash
ingtou and through the Southern States, &c
lower California Returning they will stor
sometime in Colorado, where Mrs. Whitney
has relatives. Mr.. Whitney is not making
this trip with a view of seeking a new field
| Of labor, but calculates to come back tx
Vermont and re-enter journalism in thi!
State.
Tho seighing was considerably improved
bv a fall of two inches of snow Saturday
and then well-nigh ruined Sunday by {
thaw, accompanied by rain. The thermom
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-02-02
ETHAN ALLEN ENGINE COMPANY.
Annual Meeting and Election of OGicer
Last EveninE-Nany Changes.

Annual Meeting and Election of OGicers
Last EveninE-Many Changes.
The 36th annual meeting of the Ethan
Allen Engine company was held at the com
pany's parlors Friday evening. The treas
urer's report showed handsome balance
on hand. An almost entirely now set OF
officers was elected, Messrs. Johnson and
Kinsman as secretary and treasurer, re-
spectiveiy, being the only reflections. w.
II. Lane, jr., who served the company as
captain in 1881 and 1892 and again for the
past five years, declined reelection. f.
E. Perkins. who was president last year,
was elected captain aud has resigned his
Office as chief engineer OF the fire depart
ment G. Il. johnson was elected secretary
for the 18th time. The meeting ad journed
for one week. at which time some radical
changes in the by-lews will be acted upon.
The officers elected are as follows:
Captain-F. Il. Perkins.
First assistaut-F H. Wells.
Second assstant--G. i. LaFountain.
Secretary-G. Il. johnson.
Treasurer-C. L. Kirsman.
Presdent-D. j. Foster.
Vice president-W. II. Lane, jr.
Audtors-H. L. Ward, c. c. Miller, f.
D. Abernethy.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-02-02

There is more Catarrh in this section Of the
country than all other diseases put toget II,
and until tAe last few years was supposed 10
b. iGcurable. For great many years do, tors
local remedies, and by constantly falling to
cure with local treatment, pronounced il in
durable. Science has proven catarrh to be a
constitutional disease, and therefore requires
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by r. J. Cheney q Co.,
Toledo, Ohio, is the only constitutional cure
on the market. 1t IS taken internally in doses
from III drops 10 n teas goouful. 10 acts dir
Getty on the blood and mucou, surfaces of tie
system. They offer one hundred dollars for
any case II tAiis 10 cure. send FOR circulars
and testimonials. Address
J., !. CHENEY * CO., Toledo, O.
~ sold b. Druggists, ,jc.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-02-02
ANOTHER $1,000.

The Committee Find tho Present a IN Gun {
Subscribed for The Military Post Iusuf-
hcient.
The committee who have in charge the
purchase of the land for the United States
military post had meeting Saturday after
noon at the Office of the Wells & Richard =
son company, and reported that Hon. Frank
Plumley, district attorney Of Vermont,
had nsarly completed the search required by
the government. 1t is expected in a few
days that the deeds of the land will be de-
livered to the United States, and that the
parties from whom the land was purchased
will be paid for the same. The committee
find that the amount subscribed for the
payment of all the claims is not sufficient
into about $1,000, aud during the
week they will call upon those of ouI
citizens who have not subscribed to this fund
| to make up the deficiency.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-02-02
UNIVERSITY BASEBALL SCHEDULE.
Partial Dates for Two Trips Arranged
Makeup of tho Team.

Partial Dates for Two Trips Arranged
Makeup of tho Team.
Manager Daevitt OF the University bail
team has arranged for number of games,
though the dates at home, as given,
may be changed before the season opens to
accommodate the visiting teams. The nine
will start on its spring trip April 4. Two
trips viii be made, the same as last year.
Dates have already been secured with all
the beat college teams, except the Harvards,
and Mr.. Deayitt hopes to get games with
this team. Tho schedule up to date is ns
follows: Princeton, Princeton, n. j., April
5; Georgetown university, Georgetown,
Va, April 8; University OF Virginia,
Charlottesville, Va, April 10-l1
Williams, Williamstown, Mass, June
:; Yale, New Haven, Conu., June 10
Brown, Providence, r. l., June 49, Holy
Cross. Worcester, Mass, june II. At home,
Cuban Giants, May 10-11-l2; Williams,
May 90; Holly Cross, June 80. Amherst
wants to Gene here May IL and b. The
prospects OF tho Dartmouths playing here
are not very good.
The makeup OF the team will probably
be, with few exceptions, the same as last
season. The two batteries will be Pond and
Capt. Stewart, l.. Cooke and Kinsolla, with
Sanctuary as change pitcher. There ar,
20 candidates and they will so to the train
| ing table soon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-02-02

oter rose steadily from zero Saturday morn
ing to a. degrees Sunday afternoon, the
latter figure being the highest temperature
of the month, The wind changed from
south to west during the evening with a
fall in temperature, aud the streets became
very slippery.
While Daniel Murray of this city and j.
H. Bushnell of Williston were chatting In
Adst 81 Biglow's office Saturday Mr.. Muir
raw remarked that since he has lived In
Burlington, some 40 years, be could not re-
member of winter when there was so lit
tie snow and at the same time 80 much
sleighing as this winter afforded. Mr.. Bush
nell agreed with him and said that 1t was
surprisina how much tho farmers had ac-
complished on what little snow there has
been.
The case OF William Brunette vs.. Charles
Beisle to recover damages for alleged
SANDER was partially heard before Judge
Peck OF the City Court Friday morning,
when Hon. Daniel Roberts, counsel for de-
PENDANT, moved that tho suit be dismissed
on account of the insulliciency of the decla-
ration. A. V. Spaldlng, attorney for the
plaintiff, then asked lenve to amend the de-
cleration which court took under advise
ment and continued tho case one week.
The Consumers Ice company put snow
on tho street from Lyman 81 Go. 8 coal
office to its ice house, corner of Maple and
Battery streets, yesterday afternoon; and
Manager Ferguson said that large gang of
men would to-day begin gathering ice
which will be cut about one-half mile out
side the broakwater, for domestic purposes.
| The ice is II inches in thickness and as nice
as was ever harvested on Lake Champlain.
| 1t will take 60 men aud 20 teams about 20
days to cut tue usual crop Of some 6000
| tons.
The Unity studied James Russell Lowell
Thursday evening. George D. Smith read q
sketch OF his life and Mrs. r. IS. Taft had O
paper on his works. Mrs. Joseph Aud and
Rev. II. l.. Wheeler read "The Vision OF
Sir Launfal and w. NJ. Crombie read an.
other Of his works. There were also sc
miscellaneous quotations. A guessing con-
| test on the titles of his works, as represent
ed by inaninate objects, furnished consider
able Amusement. Prizes, which were offer
ed for the greatestnumber of correct gussses
were won by Mrs. w. b. Gates aud Mist
Ella Atwattr. Thsre were piano solos BY
Misses Alice Mash and Katie Murray and Q
vocal selection by Mr. A. A. Wheslock.
Refreshments wsre served.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-02-02

These figures represent tho number OF bot
ties Of Dr. Kings New discovery for Con-
in the United states from March, ~ to March,
w. Two Million, Two hundred and Twenty
Eight thousand, six Hundred and seventy
Two bottles sold in one year. and each and
every bottle was sold on positive guarantee
that money would be refunded if satisfactory
results did not follow its use. The secret of its
success is plain. Is never disappOints and can
always be depended on as the very best rem
edy for Coughs, Colus, etc. Price SOC. and
Sl0j. At G. l.. LaFountain g Co.'S. Drug
plain street
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-02-02


We recommend that the Board OF Alder
mon refund the following sums which have
been paid through errors being the costs
collected by the constable and the same re-
funded to the several persons by tho treas
urer. Total amount, $3.50. All of which
is respectfully submitted.
r.. &. SEVERsoN,
CLARENCE HICKS,
i. G. MOWER, Committee.
FRED JOHONNOTT,
q. d. WELLER,
Tho report was accepted and adopted and
the board adjourned.
THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN.
A meeting of the Board OF Aldermen fol-
lowed, Alderman Roberts being tho only
absentee. Licenses wero granted as follows;
Hacks to w. II. Lane u Son, John Madi-
gan, Patrick Dwy or. Edward Dwyer, Paul
Bonnetto, +. T. Vincent, L. W. Hindes,
John Black, John Ready, c. j. Sutton, A.
Laduke; restaurant to b. l.. Kent; pool
table to john Haow, jr; erection of build
ings to W. b. Craven, L. II. Smith, Ira
Russell; suspension of signs to j. IL. Cush-
man and NJ j. Hewitt.
A communication from G. A. Rumsey,
overseer of the poor, announced the ap-
slcian, in place of DR.. c. i. Webster, re-
moved from the city. A comm unication
from the mayor announced tho appoint
msnt of Edward Sheridan a special po-
liceman at his skating rink aud Arthur
Hazen at the Howard Opera House. The
three appointments were approved.
A communication from the mayor an
nounced that he had appraised the dam
| ages OF Z. II. lockwood for tho killing of
SIX hens by dogs at So. 50, and that SUM was
ordered paid lockwood.
a petition against allowing the street
railroad company to build road through
Colchester avenue and Pearl street to Wi
nooski avenue, signed by residents of Pearl
street, was presented. The matter was dis
cussed by Aldermen W. L. aud II. W.
Hall and II. II. Davis.
On motion Of II. W. Hall, a committee,
consisting OF H. w and w. Il. Hall, was
appointed to confer with the city attorney
relative to the rights OF the railroad COM
pany.
A petition for fire alarm box near the
corner OF Church and Bank streets was
presented and the box was ordered put up.
Resolutions relating to the change OF the
grade of q portion oil George, Murray and
Peru streets and portion OF Union street
| through the raviue and OF Buell. streets
were laid on the Ia BILE aud notice of the
proposed changes was ordered published
In response TO petitions electric light:
were ordered to be placed at the corner oil
Maple and Summit streets and at the corner
OF South Willard aud Buell. streets, the
present light on Buoll street to be moved tc
the corner of South Union street.
A communication from i. L. rerkins an
nounced his resignation of the office OF chic
engineer OF the fire department on accoun
OF his election captain of the Ethar
Allen Engine company. The resignation
was accepted and promotions were made a
follows; first assistant Moses Murray
to be chief engineer, second assist
ant j. S. Dennng to be first, thirc
assistant J. II. Carlin to be second
fourth assistant Napoleon Laury to b,
third; no election was had for fourth assist
ant.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-02-02
THE ICE YACHT RAGE.
Five Boats Start-Fast Timo Made-Ths
Lulu Beats tho Rec ord.

Five Boats Start-Fast Timo Made-Ths
Lulu Beats tho Rec
Five boats in the Excelsior Ice Yacht
clubs fleet raced for the club challenge cup
Saturday afternoon. The wind had blown
the snow OF the morning well Off the ice and
ell conditions were favorable for fast time.
Tho course was triangular one ex-
tending from the South cad Of the
breakwater to buoy near Fort
Douglas, thence to buoy near Shelburne
Point and thence TO starting point, dis
lance Of 10 miles. The triangle was sailed
over twice, making total distance Of 30
miles The entries were as follows; Francis,
w. Walker; Lulu, Charles LaPlant; Jack
Frost, Johnson Bros. Cyclone, DAILY Bros.
Volunteer, Crosby Bros. The latter boat
was disabled on the course and did not fin
ish. The hour of starting and Of finish,
with the sailing timo, was as follows:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-02-02
DIED.

HALr.-In this city, Jan. 81, at the home OF
her father, 455 South Union St, Sarah Dolan
Hall, daughter OF James Ii. and Mary A. Dol
an.
CILLEY. Jan. %, at her home in Jericho,
Albina Grain, wife OF j. > Cnley.
INGrBsOLL,--At her home in Keene, N. Fl =.
Jan. -, Caroline Haskell lugersoll, daug liter
of the late Rev. George q. lngersoll. D: d,
formerly Tor twenty-five years pastor OF the
Unitarian Church ia this city.
SHANIEY,-in this city Jan. 81, Mary Ann
Rush, wife of the late Patrick Stanley, aged
"a years
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-02-02

The following order, just issued, explains
itself:
Special order, No. II.
First Lieut.. Charles Ii. Fuller, reglmental
quartermsster, LIST regiment y. y. L., having
rendered his resignation, he Same is hereby
accepted, and he will be honorably discharged
from the service upon settling his accounts
with the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
BY command OF Hls EScellencT
LEVI IL FULLER,
Governor and Commander L-O h!ef.
T. S. PECK,
Adjutant- General.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-02-02

The Lulu, tho winner Of the race, made
tho best time ever recorded on Lake Cham
plain or on tho Hudson river, which has
been considered the most favorable place for
les yacht racing because of the beam winds.
A triangular course tries all kinds Of winds
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-02-02
AMI Ice Boat Race Tns.day.

Several owners OF ice yachts had 10
mile race Tuesday afternoon just for the
sport incident thereto. The course was the
same as the QUE sailed over In the race last
Saturday. The wind was light but fairly
good time was made. The Blizzard, owned
by the Crosby brothers, WOE in IS minutes
and 80 seconds.
The hour of starting and OF finish, with
the sailing time, was as follows
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-02-02
VICINITY MATTERS.
BURLINGTON AND OTHER CHlTTEN-
DEN COUNTY TOWNS.

Happenings of n Week in
Our Midst-Surrounding Towns Como
in for "a Generous share OF Attention MT
III. Hands of our Correspondents.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-02-02

Owing to the large number of dairy and
agricultural meetings being held through
the State just now, and for the purpose of
procuring more and better speakers, the
county road convention, announced for
February 2 in this city, is postponed to
February 10Th.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-02-02
AEAIsRIFD.

KINGHORN-M CMANUs.-In Lowell, Mass,
Jan. o, BY Rev. Er. Dacey, VIM. Kinghorn
Of Lowell and Miss Jennie McManus, former
~ Of Burlington.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-02-02
ABATtNG TAXES,
Total Amount S;7i-Mssting of tho
Board OF Aldermen.

Total Amount S.5i-Mssting of tho
Board OF Aldermen.
A meeting OF the Board of Abats msnt OF
Taxes was held Monday evening, Mayor
Hassltou presiding and all present except
Alderman Roberts and ASSESSOR Mower.
The following report was presented:
BURLINGTON, Vt, Jan. 10, 1893
To the Honorable, the Board Of Abdte.
ment Of Idrcs:
Gentlemen Your committee to whom
was referred the abatement of taxes in the
hands of G.. ID. Weller, treasurer, and j. Il.
Lavelle, constable, respectfully report that
we have examined tho several lists present
ed and hereto annexed, and recommend that
the taxes Of the following persons, with the
amount opposite each maine in the schedule,
be abated:
Summary OF the whole for abatement as
follows.
q. ID. Weller, treasurer, on gran list Of
low. '-......5 lJJ.oi
John T.. Lavell, constable, grand list Of
lSVI ','...'''..: .'.''.'.''' =. go. lp'lu
John H. LaveIl, constable, grand list OF
1891. observation-disclosures. ..... 7j.0S
John Z. Lavell, constable grand list OF
Io9-...... .....,....'s''''' .'''''''...... 4lJOj
Si3!.55
LVa recor,p,ond thnt the Roord ~ a l3er