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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-18
IMPORTANT BUSINESS CHANGE.
New Management For the Packing Box
Industry of Horatio Hickol & Co.

Mcssrs. Frederick T.. Burgess and
Charles ID. Ordway have purchased of the
estate OF the late Hordtio HlCkoi the
packing box and cloth board business for
many years conducted by the firm of
Horatio Hickok Il Co., and will take pos
session Sept. /. The mill property has al
so been leased of the owners, the Bron-
sons, for a term of five years. A stool.
company has been formed to be known as
the Horatio IIckok company. The mill
has been kept In operation since Mr.. Ilic-
kok's death last March and this purcha Sc
makes II certain that there will he no shut
down unless for u few days to make some
changes III the machinery As one
change II Is proposed to replace tho five
boilers now in use with four of greater
capacity, The new COMPANY will also deal
in lumber. The capital stock will be $40,
Geo. The industry now furnishes employ
mcnt for about GO men.
The two young men who have purchased
the business are we'll and most favoraDly
known. Mr. Burgess is a Bennington boy
who has been for the past nine years
cashier OF the Howard National bank
which Is n sufficient guarantee Of his bust
nes2 ability. Mr. Ordway came to Bur
linGton from Chester. lie was for many
years IN the retail yard of the Skilings,
Whitney 4 Barnes Lumber company and
for some time past has been the president
and manger of the Vermont Spool and
Bobhin company at Essex Junction, a
company which is doing n most success,
full business. lie is n good buyer and will
continue as the purchasing agent Of 10th
companies, devoting most of his time To
the Management of the Essex Junction fac-
tory. Mr.. Burgess will have general
charge of the box factory and will reta n
his position as treasurer of the Spool and
Bobbin company Mr.. II. W. Thomson
Will remain as bookeeper for the iIickob
company. Mr.. Burgess and Mr.. Ordway
Will both travel in the interests Of the two
companies, only one of them being absent
at a time. With plenty of push and credit
there is no reason why they should not
make success of their undertaking. Their
many friends, together with all who are
interested in the prosperity Of Burlington
which is so largely dependent on her
manufacturing industries, will wish them
every success
Mr.. Burgess will. in the course OF few
weeks. retire from the bank but his sue
Ccssor has not yet been chosen.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-18
DEATH OF S. E. SlBLEY,
President of Bennington National Bank
Mill be Succeeded by j. :. Holden,

Bennington, VT. Aug. l5.-Simeon NJ.
Sbley, president of the Bennington Coun-
ty National bank, one OF the oldest men
In the town and one who had been iden-
titled with its business interests for over
half a century, died at his residence on
Main street about noon, aged 81. His dis
ease was a heart trouble that ended in
Brights disease.
He was one of the original stockholders
of the Bennington County National bank
and succeeded the late Charles Thatcher
as it's president. He was at his desk less
than a week ago. He was twice marri I'd,
his second wife dying some three years
ago lie leaves large estate, and is sur
vived by four daughters, two residing here
and two in California.
1t is expected that he will be succeeded
as president of the bank by ]. S. Holden
of the firm of Holden, Leonard 4 Co.. of
Lincoln street, Boston, and who is now
the vice-president.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-18
FORESTERS' CLAM BAKE.
4 Largly ATTENDED aud Eminontly Sue.
cessfui AFFAIR Yesterday.

The most successful clam bake and out
ing ever held by the Forestcrs Of America
OF this city took place Tuesday at Pro-
violence Island. A beautiful day and n
large crowd rewarded the cntcrprsng
event and every one in attendance had a
royal good time The Reindeer started for
the Island on tho nrst trip at 500 a. IN.
with about GOO people aboard. The second
trip at :I5 p. nj. carried almost 100 people
and with the crowd from Plattsburgh,
over 1909 people wcrc in attendance.
Everybody had plenty Of CLAIMS and other
good things to cat and to Mr.. Walter
George Flocton of Albany, ~ Y, who pre-
pared the bake, great credit is due. The
sports afforded much amusement, the pro-
gramme being as follows
Foot race, 100 yards. II. Collins first,
John Smith second, Peter Smith third,
Ladies' race, 20 yards. Mrs. Arcand
first. Mrs. ]. Mathews second. Mrs. n.
MERCER third.
Threc-legeed-race. Smith and Collins
first, Miller and Lester second.
Sack race, Alex Miller first, j. Murphy
second, J. O'Bricn third.
The oase ball game between the Sham
rocks and the Militia team resulted in a
victory for the Shamrocks by a score of
TO l. The batteries were Lynch and Nc
Grath for the Shamroclis and Cronyn and
Powers for the Militia.
The excursion and bake will put about
500 into tie treasury OF the court.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-18

Pierce, chief consulting physician of the
Invalid's Hotel and Surgical Institute, of
Buffalo N. ", telling him of the benefits
received from his wonderful prescriptions
and the careful professional advice which
he sends by mail without charge
A lady living in west Eaton Madison Co.,
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to Or. Pierce, says II write to inform you
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had dreadful pains IN the top OF my head, and
was SC nervous felt as IL something dreadful
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either. could write dozen sheets full and not
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male weakness, constipation asthmatic spells,
and rheumatic neuralgia.
II ADVISE all who are suffering not only to use
DR. Piercc's medicines, but to get his advice also,
for II has helped inc much ] cannot say
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For nervous troubles and ailments pecu-
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For bronchial affections aud digestive diff
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Send to DR.. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, n. Y,
for a free copy of the Peoples Medical
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81 one.cent stamps TO cover mailing only.
Cloth bound, 81 stamps.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-18
OBSERVED BENNINGTON BATTLE
DAY.

Bennington Aug. l6.-The 2lst anniver-
sary of the Bennington battle was OBJ
served to-day. The principal event of the
day was the 10Th annual field day and pic
mic of the local r. NJ. T. a. B., which was
held in one of the Soldiers Home groves
The attendance was unusually large,
many coming in from neishboring towns.
The festivities closed with a dance in the
evening. The affair was one of the most
successful that the society ever held.
A leading object of attraction was an
exhibition In tho show window of e. b.
Griswold & Son, OF large collection OF
relies, many of them taken from the bat
tie field. Among them was the sword of
Col. Baum, the commander OF the Brit
ish coat taken from n dead Hessian,
old fire arms and pottery, together with
the original doors from the old Catamount
Tavern. Most OF the articles were over
lo5 years old. Z.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-18
A DOUBLE SUICIDE.
Two Girls Leaped Hand In Hand t" Their
Dcnth-N ere Eat IfieMds.

Philadelphia, Aug. l6.-Bccause of a be-
lief that they were UNIT to live. two girls,
of whom the father of one said "They
loved each other like man and woman"
committed suicide to-day by jumping from
ferry boat into the Delaware river.
They were Bessie Foust, aged 10, of III
Federal street Camden. y. j., and Maud
IIoffnagle, aged 90, OF i23 Reed street, this
city. They took the leap to death hand
I'm hand
The double suicide was evidently prear-
ranged The girls had been close associ-
atcs for FIVE or six weeks, and alternated
in visits to each others homes. spending
two and three days ut a time. They had
been at the HofInagle home since Sunday.
Leaving there this morning to go to Bes-
sizes home, Maud said to her mother;
",rhis is the last time you will see us"
Mrs. Hoffnage trated the remark as jocu-
lar.
The girls appeared at the ferry house OF
the Reading railroad about O'Clock in the
morning. They were apparently cheerful
and lirhthearted. They took the 1915 beat
for Camden but did not go ashore. While
the boat was on its way back to Philadel-
phia the girls pushed their way by n deck
hand and leaped overheard together, They
sank almost Immediately. A note was
found in a pocketbook they had left be-
hind 1t was signed Maud and Bessie and
consisted of a quotation from IL mclan-
choly poem and the words I'VE find We
are utterly unit for this world ana will
Try another"
Maud lived with her widowed mother,
and Bessie with both of her parents.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-18
DEATH OF A FORMER BURLINGTON
IAN

The Manitowoc. Wis. Pilot contains a
notice of the death in that place of Nor
man r. Morse a son Of the late James
Morse of this city and half brother of
Mrs, Il. h. Beeman and Miss Fannie
Morse. I1o was born in this city and re-
ceiving an academic education. entered
the service of the Vermont Central rail-
road as passenger agent at Rouscs Point
n. y. He next engaged In the express
National Express company for more than
twenty years in various capacities, for n
number of years in its head office in New
York, and finally as its local agent at
Plattsburgh for ten or twelve years He
merted and received the confidence of
his employers often being entrusted with
delicate and hazardous duties, incident TO
the business in its pioneer days. His In
sight into the character of men was al
most intuitive, He was therefore slow to
form friendship, but friendship once
formed he was never known to break UNI
der any circumstances With many of the
men who began their business career with
him he kept up a continuous correspond
ence, keeping informed as to their where
abouts and manifesting a most unusual
solicitude for the welfare OF persons in
whom he had no interest except that
which arises from pure friendship. He
went to Manitowoc in the early '70's and
hrst engaged in the business Of manufac-
turing -four and later dealing in country
produce.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-18
THE GALLANT THIRD.
Band Played Homo Sweet Home at tho
landing at Montauk Point.

The following is the New York Suns
account of the landing OF the Third cav
airy at Montauk Point, Monday:
And just as Col. Roosevelt went away
that remnant of band struck up Rally
Round the Flag, Boys" and down the
gangplank came Capt. Dodd with Troops
# and G Of the Third cavalry, the latter
in command of Lieut.. Johnson. Capt.
Dodd looked pale and his fine military
figure 4 little emaciated all the result of
"A Mauser bullet In the head at Bloody
Bend, for the fevers let him alone. There
were cheers for him from the Third cav
alrymen already in camp and kindly
greetings from all the officers. The cav
airy passed out on the beach and took up
their position at parade rest while the
band struck up "Home. Sweet Home, -
and Major Hersey leading Troop of the
rough riders, came striding down the
gangplank. A murmur went up from the
crowd at the appearance OF the men, for
they looked half starved and many OF
them on the, verge Of collapse. Weird
looking boards decorated the faces OF
many Of the men, adding somewhat TO
their uncouth appearance"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-18
A SUSPECTED BURGLAR.
Frod Patterson Arrested and Charged
with Robbing the west 3erlin POST
onice- Given Hearing.

Montpelier. Aug. l5.-Frcd Patterson. a
young man about 20 years of age, was
brought to this city and placed in iai last
,evening. charged with breaking into the
postofticc and store at West Berlin last
Friday evening Goods were found on his
person which had been taken from the
store. including pcrfumcry, "A pipe. chew
ing gum and various other articles.
Patterson was given "a hearing this af-
tcrnoon at o'clock before Justice Lucia.
ii. II. Ayers, postmaster at West Berlin.
testified as TO the way an entrance was af-
fectod. and stated that the drawer used
for keeping rlor,y and papers had been
pricd open. and the lock nearly torn off
and the drawer in which stamps and pos
tai cards were kept, was found open. The
postofilce cabinet in which money WAS
kept WAS also open, the bottom being bro
ken. but nothing was taken as tho mon y
had been removed. A number of witness
es were heard last evening.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-18
FUNERAL OF W. K. WALKER.

The funeral of w. X. Walker was held
from his late home on Elmwood avenue
Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 O'Clock, there
being very large attendance of business
men and other friends, Rev. j. n. Metcalf
ofhciated and the bearers were F. l.. Taft,
l.. c. Grant, ]. b. Henderson, A. j. Tay-
lor, +. B. Boynton and ]. II. Middlebrook.
Seldom Is funeral marked by such a
profusion of floral tributes. the room in
Which the casket was placed presenting a
beautiful picture with the many hand
some designs Those presented by organi-
zations included a star and crescent of
white and pink roses on a pedestal, from
the Mohican club; an anchor of white and
pink roses with Masonic emblems, from
| Washington lodge; n pillow OF white roses.
bearing the words Our Manager" from
the opera house employees; a broken col
umn of white and yellow roses and white
carnations, from the roomers at the Wood
bury q Walker block. Other designs. to-
sether with, many beautiful cut flowers,
formed the tribute OF individual friends.
| A long line of carriages followed the
body to the grave In Lake View cemetery.
Tho ground around the grave had been
made less cheerless by palms. evergreens
and potted plants, placed there through
the thoushtfulness OF Mr.. A. J. Taylor.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-18
CUT SEOUCERs' THROAT.
Enraged Father Takes Vengeance Upon a
Criminal in n Court Konm.

Atlanta, Ga, Aug. 15-In Justice Lam
drums court to-day William Balm, n white
haired old man of II years cut the throat
of James Phillips, aged 81, whom the aged
father claims seduced his daughter Phil
lips wound is dangerous and the doctors
say he may not recover. a case of seduc-
tion against Phillips by Bain's daughter
Mrs. Mary Scafe. was on trial. As soon
as the hearing opened Phillips attorney
secured continuance.
Phillips was sitting near n window in
the court room when Balm started out OF
the place. As the old man reached hl
side he suddenly sprang upon Phillips and
cat his throat.
Phillips grapplcd with the old man and
attempted to dsarm him. Bailifs caught
] Balm and he was handcuffcd. Balm wa4
almost crazed with rage when the patrol
/ men took charge Of him. At police hcaG-
quarters he said he was sorry he had not
killed Phillips.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-18

nesday his mother, who was in no ply
steal condition to make tho journey,
started in response to an urgent telegram,
arriving at her sons bedside Thursday
afternoon. Death was caused by hemor-
rhages following typhoid malaria, which
he contracted while being treated at Bat
tie Creek and which, in his weakened ply
steal condition, he had not the strength TO
throw OFF
The Borrowing family, together with
Mrs. t. e. Garrison, cousin, who ac-
companed Mrs. X. r. Walker, left Bat
tie Creek at S:27 Saturday evening, reach
ing Burlington at 1906 Sunday ght
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-18
THE NEXT FAIR.
Some of the Attractions For tho Exhibi
tion at Howard Park Sept. O, :, 3 and o.

The premium list for the Burlington
Fair at Howard Park. Sept. C. T. s and ..
was issued Thursday. 1t makes Il book of
h pages, gives full information to exhibit
tors and spectators and indicates that
with good weather and the large attend
ance which the exhibition will deserve the
fair will he a great success. The admis-
sion Will be 25 cents, grand stand tickets
% cents exhibitors tickets sl.0O,
hack tickets sl0D. and carriages
% cents, each occupant OF vehicle to
have an admission ticket. Children under
l. years of age Will be admitted free each
day when accompanied by parents or
guardians. The exhibits in the stock de-
par'ments. except poultry, will close Aug.
n Entries in floral and mechanics halls
and In the poultry department must be
made to the respective superintcndents on
or before the first day of the exhibition.
The depart superintendent will be as
follows: Horses and races. A. S. Webb of
Winooski; cattle, c. NJ. Winslow OF Bran
doll; sheep, Cassius Peck OF Burlington:
swine, G. Laprese OF Burlington; poultry.
A. +. Rousseau of Burlington; mechanics
hall Fred Johonott of Burlington; floral
hail. f., q. Evans of Burlington
There will be two races each day, the
nominations having already been publish
ed, as follows:-
TUESDAY, SEPT. g.
2;So pace, $500; IS entries; 25O pace $500;
% entries.
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 7.
2:25 pace, $500; 16 entries. 300 pace $500;
"A entries.
THURSDAY, SEPT. s.
2'2o pace, $500; 10 entries. 1923 trot $500;
| IS entries.
FRIDAY, SEPT Q.
| Free .for-all pace, 5000; IL entries. 2:4O
pace, $500, II entries.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-18
SUNDAYS FIRE.
Accident to n Blind Horse Attached to
the Chemical Engine.

Through blindness, Roy, one OF the
handsome white fire horses in station one,
Is laid up. An alarm was run in Sun
day morning about IL o'clock and as the
animals had not been to n fire since June
&C. they went like mad. Roy is blind in his
left eye and at the corner of Pearl and
Church streets the beautiful beast STUN
bled and the other horse fell on him. The
chemical engine was forced to n standstil
and almost pinned the horse to the
ground. Driver Douglas Archibald right
ed matters quickly as possible and went
on to the fire, which proved to be George
Winkers barn on North avenue. Mr.
Winkel was out camping and the origin
of the fire is unknown. The barn, which
was destroyed, was insured The injured
horse was driven slowly home and n vet
ernery was called. Several ugly gashes
were inflicted by the fall, and they neces-
Stated a few stitches.
One of the horses belonging at station
two was at station three Saturday morn
Ing and while lying In stall got its left
leg caught In strap and a cash, which
required several stitches, was inflicted
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-18
BURGLARY AT CAMBRIDGE.

Cambridge. Aug. 15,-H. n. Gray's hard
ware store at this place was entered by
burglars Saturday night and the safe
blown open but they were frightened
away before getting into the money APP
partment. They took about $40 In punch
ed coin, two boxes of cigars and some
crackers. The safe was wrecked and most
of the windows and two doors In tho
lower part of the store so that the damage
and loss to Mr.. Gray ID about 500
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-18
MARRIED FIFTY YEARS.
Mr.. and Mrs. Patrick Foley Celebrate
Their Golden wcddiug.

Just 20 years ago TUESDAY Patrick
Foley and Miss Annie Byrn arrived in
New York city from Sligo, Sligo county,
Ireland, and went to st. James church,
whore they were married and began their
life in the United States. In recognition
of the 50th anniversary Of this wedding a
large number of friends and neighbors of
Mr.. and Mrs. Foley gathered at their
home on Colchester avenue Tuesday and
assisted IN a celebration in honor OF the
day. A large number of gifts We're given
and the evening was very pleasantly spent
in congratulate and social pleasures.
Refreshments were served and all Joined
in hearty good wishes To the happy pair
of aged people. both of whom are in good
health and eplrlts.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-18
TRAMps ARRESTED AT BRISTOL

Bristol, Aug. 1.-two tramps were ar
rested Sunday by Officer Dan Layne and
placed in the cooler. Monday morning
they were brought before Justice Sher-
win and sentenced to six months each in
the House of Correction. They gave their
names as Charles Patterson and Bert
Howard. They have been hanging around
hero since last Friday. They were taken
10 Rutland Tuesday morning by Deputy
Sheriff Lawrence.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-18
RAILROAD MATTERS.
Annual Reports of the Boston and Maine,
tho Fitchburg.

Reports of the Boston and Maine and
Fitchburs railroads for the year ended
juno go are at hand Tho Boston and
Maine shows an increase of $ls6,0o0 in
gross earnings, and an increase OF $780,
900 in net. Disbursements for interest
taxes, etc, were increased by $4,000. and
the balance available for dividends was
$500 less than for the previous year The
road showed, however, n comfortable SUR
plus of $500 over all.
Extraordinary expenses were incurred
during the year for new equipment and
safety appliances. Gross earning for the
last quarter suffered loss of $4,000 but
this was almost wholly compensated fol
by corresponding decrease in operating
expenses. The total surplus is now
s1,e1..37J
The Boston and Maine report for the
quarter ending June &c. is compared with
the previous year:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-18
Bucklen,a Arnioa SaIya.

THE BEST sALVE in the world for
Cuts. Bruises, Sores. Ulcers. Salt Rheum.
Fever Sores. letter. Chapped Hands, Chill
blains. Corns. and all Skin Eruptions, and
positively cures Piles. or no payment re-
quired. 1t Is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction or money refunded. Price Is
cents per box. For sale by J. w. O'sulli.
van.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-18

More than twenty million free samples
OF DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve have been
distributed by the manufacturers. What
better proof of their confidence In its
merits do you want? 1t cures piles, burns.
scalds, sores, In the shortest space OF time.
J. W., O'Sullivan, r. b. Stearns & Co.,
W. r. Hall. g. II. Crandall. Winooski.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-18
RACES AT GRAND ISLE.
FRIDAYS Regatta Under tho Auspices
of the KCeler,G IInY Yacht Clnh

The regatta at Keeler's Bay Friday
under the auspices of the Keelers Bay
Yacht club resulted as follows:
First race-Open to all yachts over %
feet. u mile course, first prize. silver cup;
second prize. yacht ensign. First, San
dalphon or Burlington, time 1:i2:52; Sec
ond, Nadia OF Plattsburgh. time 237 :06.
Second race-Open to all yachts over Il
feet inches and under 90 feet 7 mile
course. first prize. silver cup; second prize
yacht ensign. First, Scud OF Essex, time
1lS;5S; second Extra Day Of Plattsburgh,
time 1:14.25.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-18

No wonder
q o III c women
feel as If the
disease which
constantly pur-
sues them is
just a malig-
n a Mt d c vii
booming them
to endless mis-
cry. Thousands
of women who
could get no re-
lief from any
other so urC e
h ave written
grateful letters
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-18

Truth wears we'll. People have learned
that DeWitts Little Early Risers arc
reliable little pills for regulating the bow
els curing constipation and sick headache.
They don't grippe
J. w. O'Sullivan. II. b. Stearns e. Co.
W. r. Hall. E. n. Crandail. Winooski.