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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-26
WAS GOOD HEARTED.
so THE STRANGER SOUGHT TO GIVE
SOME ADVICE.

Nm, En-. you,r uor For whom II
$1,000, nj, ~. An,r.,,,t.
""' '",e""e" n,u Nv" go ~
NJ Al NM n.. n "
turn sarc"stic '<ephes'
Amo,g tho nassengers scattered about
tho ho,v ~ tho lake steamer leaving tho
doc,, Tor its royular trim to the northern
resort. was = tail ANGULAR nerson in n
loose citing suit Of crash. who turned TO
Tho young man nearest him md said:
"r ho,o vou dnn,t mind NV mentioning
II hut rou souint"
"Do IL" responded the other passenger
with Io;,uralv sort NJ drawl "rTbanks."
"J,sirv tbe word in its colloouial and
unsc;enti6c sense. I don't mean TINT the
nxes NJ vour owes are not coincjdcnt'-
"You don't So good of Won"
"Or that Won oil, nee nt things in nm oh
liouo or sidolonp way. but YOU twist ND
vour face and look through half closed
evclids To be technically correct. l
should saw Won blink"
"Theres nothing like being technically
correct" dravled the other. except, per
hans. attending strictly to ones own
busincss."
az used tn blink like that. but I caught
myself ot it at once and ouit. There's
no use in ones forming nm unsightly
habit wben"-
"Now. do Won know it's infinitely kind
in Won to-
"You don't suppose. do YOU, young
man. | am so thick headed as to fail to
grasp the idea that you are trying to be
sarca site? 1t isn't my affair, of course,
il YOU deliberately choose to make
/ faces Mt things when you look at Them
/ but when | see a fellow being uncon-
sciously making himself ridiculous
never can resist the impulse to-
That's a great pity" .a
whats Il great pity?"
"That you can't resist the impulse. II
argues, you know
Among the sins reckoned as deadly,
young man, ingratitude is one of the
most conspicuous. When l saw you
standing here blinking like sore eyed
dog, | assured myself that nobody was
within hearing distance before | spoke to
you. | was careful, moreover to speak
in low tone, so as not to be heard by
anybody who might be passing. IL, after
having had your inirmity pointed out to
you in n perfectly respectful manner
Pardon me for interrupting you, but
you look like a man who could afford to
wear clothes that fit him."
And don't? Well, this is a habit that
will wear itself out, and yours won't. The
longer you squint the worse you'll squirt.
If you had taken more kindly the ad-
monition | gave you, my young friend.
should not feel mpelled to tell you that
the watch chain you wear deceives no
one. The department store clerk from
whom you bought it year or two ago
for $4.3S assured you it was a gold filled
chain and would wear for ID years and
look exactly like gold. Well, it won't.
The thin wash has worn off the ends OF
the links already, and it has cheap
look about it,
like that necktie you are wearing,
perhaps|
NO, hardly This tie of mine does not
pretend to be anything but cheap cot
IL ell tin
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-26
Distre ssing Stomach Disease.

Permantly cured by the mastery power
of South American NerVue Tonic In
valids need suffer no longer because this
great remedy can cure them ALL 1t is a
cure for the whole world of stomach
weakness and indigestion. The cure be-
gins with the first dose. The relief il
brings is marvellous and surprising. II
makes no failure; never disappoints. Ma
matter how long you have suffered, your
cure is certain under the use of this great
health giving force. Pleasant and always
safe.
Sold by W, j. Henderson & Co., druggist
~ College ST., Burlington Vt.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-26
ESTATE OF CHARLES LANIGNE
COLCHESTER

We, the subscribers. having been ap-
pointed by the Honorable the Probate
Court for the District OF Chittenden com.
missioners to receive, examine and adjust
against the estate of Charles Lavigne,,
late of Colchester in said district. decea $.
ed, and also all claims and demands OK
from the day of the date hereof being al
lowed by said court for that purpose, we
do therefore hereby give notice that we
will attend to the business OF our appoint
ment al the office of II. f. Wolcott in the
village Of Winooski. town of Colchester
in said district on the first Saturdays Of
December 1899, and April, 1900, next, at II
o clock "A. m, on each of said avs.
Dated this 9th day Of October, 1929.
II. T. WOLCOTT
FRANK BLAKELY,
16w,3S Commits Soners.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-26
ASTONISHING TRICK.

Wife-That prestidigitateur did some
wonderful tricks.
Husband-Ah, and what was one of
them?
Wife-He asked If any one had $50, and
] had, and he said he would change them
to SO And he did, and here are the $40
to prove it.-BostoO Courier.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-26
He NTny Have a Scheme.

81 see an English earl is going on the
stage in New York"
Eyes, l saw something in the papers
about it, But let us not begin goating
now. He may be taking this simple
course of obtaining an opportunity to
have his pick from among the matinee
girls. "-Chicago Times Herald.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-26
Such n shock TO the BOSTON Girl,

Boston Maid would be glad to have
you accompany me to the meeting ot
our literary society.
st. Louis Grl-Oh, such things make
me weary!
Boston Maid--But we are to have an
evening with Emerson.
st. Louis Girl-Tndecd! Why, thought
Emerson was dead.-Chicago News.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-26
Sell ApprOvnIIndoraed.

"Nobody ever accused me of being n
politician out Of job" said Senator
Sorghum blandly.
mo" answered the guileless person
who takes everything literally; TT was
only the other day heard some one say.
ing you came pretty near being mixed up
in every job that came along
inpton Star
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-26

"If you scour the world you will never
find a remedy equal to One Minute Cough
Cure" says Editor Fackler, of the Mican-
opy, Fla, Hustler" It cured his family
Of LaGrlppe and saves thousands from
pneumonia, bronchitis, Group and all
throat and lung troubles.
j, w. OSulllvan, w, r. Han, f. H..
Parker, Il, Gosseln, Il. r. Crandall, Bell
rose Pharmacy.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-26

These figures contain abundant food for
thought and should encourage the young
men of our country to greater zeal and
effort, especially in the line Of legitimate
saving. Without frugality there can be
no lasting or genuine prosperity, and the
sooner this truth is learned the better it
will be for those who coyet riches.-At
lanta Constitution.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-26
His LiyeIiest Time.

And so you were cowboy once?
Dear me, how thrilling! What was
your most exciting adventureW
My most exciting adventure happen
ed not long ago. | was travelling in North
Carolra, and somebody started a re-
port that | was a Mormon elder."-Chi-
cago Times-IIerad.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-26
More Bun com be.

misunderstanding apartments, sir!
Oh, not at all damp, ! assure you. It's
the luxuriant quality of the ozone which
causes that little mustard and cress to
grow round the parlor mantelpieice.-Al-
" SloDer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-26
ESTATE OF CAROLINE FISHER
COl.CH ESTER.

e
COLCU ESTER.
STATE OF VERMONT, District of Chit
tenden.
The Honorable tho Probate Court for the
District of Chittenden,
To all persons Interested in the estate Of
Caroline Fisher late Of Colchester, in said
district. deceased,
GREETING.
Whereas. said court has assigned the
18th day OF November next for the settle
ment of the account of Murray w. Thomp-
son as executor of the last will and tes-
lament of Cardiac Fisher. deceased,
and for a decree of the residue
of said estate to the lawful claimants Of
the estate of said deceased, and ordered
that public notice thereof be given to all
persons interested in said estate by pub
fishing this order three weeks suCcessive-
ly previous to the day assigned. in the
BuriiNgtln Free Press a newspaper pub
lshcd in Burlington in said district.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to
appear at the Probate Court rooms in
Burlington, on the day assigned then and
there to contest the allowance of said ac-
count II you see cause. and to establish
your right as heirs. legatees, and lawful
claimants of said residue.
Given under my hand. this nth day of
October, A, D., 1899.
EZRA NJ. HORTON, Register.
It, W,3t
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-26
A Fair Return.

Twill you love me when l am old:' she
asked.
Certainly" he replied promptly, 'if
you will love me when | am bald. phil
adelphia North American.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-26
No Grounds For Dissension.

"Daugher. if you marry Mr. Perkins
are you sure you won't quarrel on poll
tics or religion?"
"Oh, yes; | don't know a thing about
politics, and he doesn't know very much
about religion. Chicago Record.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-26

Conductor-Sce that insignificant little
fellow over there at the pie counter?
Passenger-Yes. What of him?
Conductor-He's more important than
the president of the road. What he says
goes
Passenger-Indeed! Who is he?
Conductor-He's the train dispatcher.
Chicago News.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-26
Spring Cleaning DELAYED.

"There's poetry in everything" OBJ
served the poet
you're right" replied the editor.
"For instance, there's a stove full Of it,"
cleveland Plain Dealer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-26

Eat plenty, Kodol Dyspepsia Cure will
digest what you cat. 1t cures all forms OF
dyspepsia and stomach troubles. f.. X,
Gamble, Vernon, Tex, says, 1t relieved
me from the start and cured me. 1t Is now
my everlasting friend
j, w. OSulivan, W. =. Hail. f, II
Parker e. Gosselln, L. r. Crandall, Bell
rose Pharmacy
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-26

you take Hoods Sarsaparlla you mal
laugh first, last and all the time, for /
will make you well.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-26
Copyright. Louis Klopsch. 1891

DIR. Woods Norway Pine Syrup seems
especially adapted to the needs of the chill
dren. Pleasant to take; soothing in its IN
flGonce. X is the remedy of all remedies
for every form of throat and lung disease.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-26
IN DORSETSHIRE

Fair Cyolist with Bloomers-"Is this The
way TO Wareham, please?"
Nativc-"Hes, Miss yew seem to me to
ba' got EN- on all right!"-London Punch.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-26
Next Thing to 1t.

HAS John sent home any big fish
yetT
mo- nothing but big fish yarns. Chi.
"0-' Record.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-26

Burdock Blood Bitters gives a man a
clear head, an active brain, strong, Wig
orous body-makes him fit for the battle
of life.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-26

ESTATE OF DANIEL ROBERTS, BUR-
LINGTON
STATE OF VERMONT, District OF Chit-
TO ali persons concerned in the estate Of
Daniel Roberts, late of Burlington in said
district, deceased
GREETING:
At Probate Court holden at Hurling-
ton, within and for the District OF Chtten-
dcu. on the 18th day of October lSil an
instrument purportug to be the last VIII
and testament of panic, Roberts, late OF
burlington, in said district, deceased, vas
presented to the court aforesaid, for pros
bate.
Aud it is ordered by said Court that tho
10th day of November 1899, at the Probate
Court rooms in said Burlington be assigns
ed for proving said instrument: and that
notice thereof be given to all persons corr
cerncd by publishing this order three
weeks successfully in the Burlington
Free Press. newspaper published at said
burlington, previous to the time appoints
therefore. you are hereby notified to
appear before said court, at the time and
place aforesaid. ana contest the probate OF
said will, If you have cause.
Given under my hand in Burin gton, n
said district, this nth day of October,
lsAa EZRA Nj. HORTON,
16,w,St Register.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-26
ESTATE OF CHARLES c. POST BUR-
LINGTON

rs \ 7 7 Ut 7 IN TNT4TlN = % 7, u Z ~
LINGTON.
We, the subscribers, having been ap-
pointed by the Honorable the Proba .
Court for the District of Chittenden, com.
the claims and demands of all persons
against the estate of Charles G. Post, lat
Of Burlingtou. in said district deceased,
ed in offset thereto; and six months from
the day Of the date hereof being allowed
by said court for that purpose, We do.
therefore hereby give notice that We VIII
attend TO the business of our appointment
at the Probate Court rooms in Buzz
lington in said district ON the second
Thursdays of December, 1899, and Apr
1900. next. at 10 o'clock a. m, on each of
said days.
Dated this 10th day of October 1899.
ELMER b BAILEY,
+, W. DOLE,
16.w.3t Commissioners.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-26
ESTATE OF JOHN G. GIBSON, BtRs
LINGTON

| 10 4 7 OF JVTfN u. VI BoD.N, 3 7 "a
L1NGTON.
We, the subscribers. having been ap-
pointed by the Honorable the Proba "a
Court for the District OF Chittenden, com.
m IS oners to receive, examine and adjust
the claims and demands OF all persoas
against the estate OF John q. Gibson, L. to
of Burlington, In said district deceased,
and also all claims and demands
exhibited in offset thereto; and six months
from the day Of the date hereof being IL
lowed by said Court for that purpose, ws
do therefore hereby give notice that we wiz
attend to the business Of our appointment
at the bakery of Fraser and Mcmillan. on
Cherry street in Burlington in said d -
trict on the first Fridays of Decembe II
1899 and April. 1900. next at 10 clock ii
m, on each Of said days.
Dated this It'll day of October. 1899
JOHN MCMILLAN.
JOHN FRASER,
16w,3t commissioners
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-26
GREETING


At Probate Court, holden at Burlin -
ton, within and for the DISTRICT OF Chit,
tenden, on the 9th day OF October, 1879,
an instrument purporting to be the last
will and testament of Angelina GERMAN,
late of Burlington, in said district, de!
ceased, was presented to the court afore-
said, for probate.
And it is ordered by said court lat tho
18th day of November. 1899, at the Probate
Court rooms. in said Burlington, be as
signed for proving said instrument and
that notice thereof be given to all per.
sons concerned, by publishing this order
three weeks successfully in the Burling.
ton Free Press. newspaper published as
said Burlington. previous to the time %.
pointed.
Therefore. you are hereby notified to ap.
pear before said court. a. the time and
place aforesaid, and contest the probs %
of said will, If you nave cause.
Given under my hand at Burlington. IN
said district. this 9Th day of October, IS q
EZRA NJ HORTON.
l6,w,3t Register.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-26
ESTATE OF ABIGAIL ROSS, HUME
INGTON

INGTON.
We the subscribers. having been ap.
pointed by the Honorable the Probate
Court for the District of Chittenden, COM
n ssioners to receive. examine and adjust
the claims and demands of ali persons
against the estate Of Abigail Ross, Ia 70
OF Huntington in said district, de-
mands exhibited in Offset thereto; and six
months from the day of the date hereof
pose, we do therefore hereby give notica
that we viii attend 70 the business of our
appointment at the late residence of the
Thursdays of December 1899 and April 1919.
next at 10 o'clock a. m, on each of said
days.
Dated this nth day Of October, 1899.
GEORGE HALLOCK,
5. J. RANDALL,
16w9t Commissioners
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-26
ESTATE OF ANGELINA GERMAN
RTTRTTNC,TnN

STATE OF VERMONT. District Of Chit.
tenden.
To all persons concerned in the estate q
Angelina German, late OF Burlington, lu
said district, deceased
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-26

TO ali persons concerned in the estate Of
Daniel Roberts late of Burlington in said
district, deceased,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-26

ESTATE OF DANIEL ROBERTS. BUR-
LINGTON
STATE OF VERMONT. District OF Chit-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-26
lOCA
and
CLIM ATTIC

Nothing but a To-
cal remedy or
change of climate
will cure
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-02
4 HOUSTON nov Ar MANILA.
lie Describes One OF the Recent EN-
EmEGmentA.

lie Describes One of the Recent EN-
EugemcntA.
The following letter was received by
Mr.. u. Fuchs OF 2lt Andrew street, this
city. from his son, Ernest Fuchs, who is
one of Uncle SANS soldiers in the Philip
pines. 1t was dated at Manila. Tebru-
airy Is:
Dear Father and Mother: I am enjoys
ing the best of health, and hope the same
Tor you all at home, We had little trou-
bile with the Filipinos, as you have UNI
douhtedly heard. The campaign started
ON February 4. and the loss Of the Filplnos
lis very great but how many l have not
heard We have lost some of our VS.
also. The ighting has shown, however.
that one OF oy' men is worth ten of theirs.
The First battalion OF the Iwenty-third
was called OUT February D. Company
X was in the battalion,
AT night about 8 o'clock We were
marching on, not thinking of anything,
but all Of sudden the enemy started to
fre. and thought for moment that |
had lived my whole life at once, for we
were In q position that we could not lire,
( for II we had We would have killed our
own men. We We're coming down mar
row street, and on each side OF US were
high banks, and we were ab Ut ten or
twelve yards from the end Of the street.
and then there was an open field; 80 we
crawled up on the banks and lined up In
skirmish line. The place had at one
time been rice field and was natu al
battlefield, and we got In behind the banks
OF dirt thrown IN to keep the Geld under
water. The field WAS dry then, and the
rice had been gathered. so We let the
Tllpinos have all .he lead we could. Al
fret | was thinking OF "home, sweet
home" when the bullets were whistlinR
over our heads and we couldn't nre al
FIRST but as soon as we got to shooting
ourselves all scare was gone and wa did
not mind It.
II did not last long--apout thirty min.
utes After sh citing had ceased we put
out our sentries and went to sleep unit
morning. We had coffee in the morninf
(every man had to cook his own coffael
After we had breakfast we started out
again. In the evening we got to lltti,
village In which there were only few
people left who had not gotten away with
the other Filipinos. but as som as they
saw us they left everything except & fev
old men who could hardly walk aud every
house had white flag stuck out so thai
We should not burn their houses. We thor
went on little further, and the Fllipln,
soldiers We're as scarce as jaoKrabbts. unt
We could only see few az \ time. and
4 would get right after them when in sight
These wern soldiers that got lost from
their regiment. The main body had Inadi
for the mountains. AZ dark We campo,
again near farm, and you ought to havl
seen what festival we had. don't know
what YOU call 4 IN time OF war. but. sny
WAY, we helped ourselves to chickens, iittIs
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-02

pigs and ali sorts Of vegetables and fixed
ourselves a fine supper. We had broiled
chicken and roast pig, and all man could
wish for. We camped there all next day
and had plenty to eat. | surely felt sorry
for the poor fellows when they came home
again aud saw how the soldiers had lived
on their things. We even fried all the
eggs on the farm.
must say that there are some Of tns
prettiest farms here that | have ever seen.
We were right In a valley. We left Old
Manila on February 6. and on the Sth we
started back We all hated It, for we had
more fun than you can imagine, We never
| lost a man.
l don't believe we Will ever be ordered
out again, for there are only two regi-
ments In town. and our regiment guards
the arsenal and machines and most all the
prisoners, so / believe there will not be a
chance for us TO 20 out again unless some
of the regiments on the way here will re-
lieve us. II will not last very long. any
way, for they are getting more frightened
every day. They almost kin themselves
running when they hear the cannon go
off. They light a little and then retreat
and eat Ernest Fuchs,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-02

discourse sweet music, by which all M
In graceful waltzing, etc, for al n
when all were tired. Ice cream wass1
in tin plates and other refreshments Il
cups. After dinner a few games
gressive high five were INDUCED ~ !
the band began to play again and ~
dance was participated in, when sons Z
refreshments were served. The %
We're put in harness and hltched Y
wagons, and the band played 'aN
Sweet Home"
Miss Alma Whitmark OF New fM1
gan the song "Just AS the SUI
Down" in superb soprano voice, ~
merrily Joined in. The evening la5
lovely, a moonlight ride was saa1,
with the occasion down the shell q
Deepwater under the strains o. y
music.
The party was composed Of Mls 4
Winkler, Bertha Knodel Lulu n
Amanda STREET., Alma Whitmark
York City. Corinne Dell of Dallas, q
Emil Sternenberg, George Wipng,
dolph Knodel, Emmett Fowler ~ 4 Z,
Ben George and Mr.. and Mrs Cas- 4
| Ter as chaperones.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-02
HAY ASSOCIATION.
Meeting VIII Re Held Here on Tues
day Morning.

The South Texas Hay association Will
hold 3 meeting at the Houston Business
League Tuesday morning April 1, at 1880
The call issued by the officers OF the asso-
citation is AS followa;
%All members OF the South Texas Hay
association and all hay makers, brokers.
commission men, implement dealers and
others interested in the production and
marketing OF hay, are requested 70 be
present at the meeting OF the South Texas
Hay association at the rooms OF the Hols-
ton Business League (under the Hutchins
house,, Tuesday, April 4, az 1880 a M. II
is especially urged that this meeting be
we'll attended and that all members not
only make an effort to be present but
bring some one with them.
II w Meyer President. Bopney. Texas.
~. NJ. McGinty, Secretary. Alvin, Texas 4"