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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-08-24
Home Endorsement.

We the Undersigned, druggists Of Fur
lington, VT nave sold during our entire
tusiues experience the well known rem
edy, EaXters Mandrake Btters, and nva-
rably found it to give entire satisfac ton
10 our customers We regard this medi-
cine as among the most reliable household
remedies that we sell. Il. Il. Stearns Il
Co, w. II. Zottman & Co.. George A..
Churchill F. L. Taft g. CO., J. G.. Rellrose.
w. j. Henderson, f. Henry Parker & Co,
J. w. Qsullivan, NJ. E. Collins, Gossclin
Bros, W. p. Hall. George Loveland ~ Co.
Sold liquid in bottles; tablets in boxes.
Price % cents for either.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-08-24
FARMERS MEETING FRIDAY.
To he Held at the Agricultural College
Grounds In This CITY.

The State Board OF Agriculture have
made arrangements for the holding of a
farmers meeting on the grounds of the
State Agricultural College in this city next
Friday programme of interesting
speakers have been secured and an OPP
portunty will be afforded for thorough
examination Of the Experiment Station
and the college. Special rates are expect
cd from the railroads. The following is
the programme:
70 100 a, m.-Address of Welcome.
President NJ. H. Buckham,
State Agricultural College.
"Corn and Grass"
j. X. Curtis, Georgi I
"Growing Good Crops in a Dry
Season."
Hon. r. p, Terry Of Ohio.
l. 80 D. m.-Basket dinner. Tea and coffee
on the grounds, hot from the
Goals.
Making Potatoes
Prof. l.. r. Jones, State Agri-
cultural College
Address,
Hon. Aaron Jones of Indiana,
Master of the National Grange
"Some of the Newer Ideas in
Agriculture"
Prof. j. l.. Hills, State Agri-
cultural College.
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POORMASTER INJURED.
George Bsecher of Hsstx Thrown From
His Wagon by n Runaway Horse.

George Beecher, director of the town
poor farm of Essex, who lives at Essex
Center, was thrown from his team Tues
day afternoon and received serious inju-
ries. DIR. D. c. Hawley OF this city was
called TO Essex Tuesday afternoon TO at
tend him. Mr., Beechr suffered disloca-
ton of tho clavicle or collar bone contu-
sions of the head and injuries to his shout
der. After having been attended at EsseN
Center, near which place the accident oc-
CURED. Mr.. Beccher was removed TO his
home about two miles away. The accident
was due TO a runaway horse which MIR,
Beecher was driving while bringing cas-
ket from Underhill to Essex TO be used at
the poor fam
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box 81 on the corner OF North avenue and
North Bend at 1880. The barn was a to-
tai wreck despite the efforts of the depart
ment and the loss will he 500 or $500. The
air was so filled with electricity that the
alarm at station No. /, registered call
from box A.. The chemical and hose No.
responded to that call but discovered the
mistake and went Immediately to the
scene of the fire.
Merton Davis, steward of the Lake
Champaign Yacht Club house had an un-
expected bath yesterday. He had been re-
questcd to convey note aboard the sloop
Mazda which was lying just inside the
breakwater and was pulling a skin oil
the yacht club float, walking backward
when he suddenly found himself I'M the
water Being an expert swimmer Mr.. Da-
Wis easily reached the float again.
Frank Cassavoy, who became surety in
the case of the State vs.. Capt joseph
Floury, in the action against the respond
ent for having assisted a criminal to os-
cape from an officer surrendered Capt
Fleury yesterday and he was re-arrested
and placed in Jail. The case against capt
F'leury is set for trial in the next term of
county court. He is charged with aiding
his son to escape from a boat when an Of
fiCer was attempting to arrest him last
spring.
In spite Of the unpleasant weather yes
terday, about 400 people took the Contra
Vermont Railway companys excursion
from Bellows Falls and intermediate sta
lions to this city and Providence Island
A special train of II coaches brought the
party. The steamer Reindeer conveyed
them to Providence island, where lunch
was served and sports engaged in. Music
was furnished during the trip and on the
island by the Weston Cornet Band Of Is
pieces The party reached this city al
/ II As n. m, and completed their boatridC
at about 10 o'clock p. m.
William Fl. Mastick died Sunday
morning about $50 o'clock at his home
No. 1877 Pearl street. as a result of par
alytic shock Mr.. Mastick was born ir
Plattsburgh in 1S2S and when small boy
moved to Ferrisburgh He lived there un
til 10 years ago. when he came to Burlmg
ton, where he has since lived working a
his trade as n carpenter. He leaves WI
dow and a granddaughter, Mrs. DR.. l.. w
Clough of Ferrisbuvgh, Prayers were saic
at his late home Monday afternoon at
o'clock and the remains will he taken &c
Ferrishurgh, where the funeral was
held Tuesday morning at IL O'CLOCK
from the residence of +. W. Gillette.
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EXCURSION TO AUSABLE CHASM.

The Central Vermont Ilai"a! ,u.....-ny
in connection with the steamer Reindeer
and the Keeseville, Ausabe Chasm and
Lake Champlain Railroad will run an ex-
cursion to Ausable Chasm tomorrow
friday from Windsor, W hite River June
ton, Barre, Montpelier, Cambridge June
ton and all intermediate stations to this
city, inclusive. The excursion will afford
an opportunity for a delightful sail
through picturesque Lake Champlain to
Port Kent and an opportunity to visit the
numerous attractions of this wonderful
work of nature. The fare for the round
trip from all stations beyond Essex June
ton will be $40, From Essex Junction II
will be s25, from Winoosk N.l5 and from
this city 500. No half tickets viii
be sold. The regular morning trains
from Windsor and Cambridge juno
ton Will bring the excursonssts
to this city, arriving here at noon.
The steamer will make the run to Port
Kent In an hour and the Chasm will be
reached Ia minutes later. Two hours will
he allowed at tho Chasm ana the evening
trains Will carry the eXcursionists to
| their homes
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-08-24
DIDN'T LIKE STEPFATHER,
So Freddy Blair Was Quite Ready togo 10
the Industrial school.

Freddy Blair, the IL years old boy who
came TO this city a few days ago from
New York State was in City Court Tues
day and was sentenced to the State In
dustrial School for the remainder of his
minority The charge was vagrancy
Freddy came to this city barefooted but
with a happy smile for he had reached
home again and greeted the proposition
that he 20 to the Industrial School and
be taken care of very cordially. He told
a story of having run away from home
Mrs. Blair formerly lived in this city
and after her first husbands death mar
ried again, giving Freddy a step-father
Mrs. Blair then died and the step-father
married again and Freddy did not like
the situatioH. He was taken TO Nergennes
at noon by Officer GratoO,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-08-24
PROBATE COURT.
Summary Of Business Transacted For the
Week Ending Aug. 23,18o9

Estate of Bridget Ladam, Colchester,
settlement and decree.
Estate of Gabriel Ward, Burlington, re-
port of committee Of homestead.
Estate of Barney Conner, Williston, set
tlement and decree
Estate of Angelisne Vgeant Burlington,
Will proved; estate decreed to residudry
ltgatee.
Hyacinthe Barril Burlington, will
proved
Estate of James Smith, Burlington, APP
pontmcnt u administrator dc bonus non.
Estate of Jane Arm Weston, Jericho,
hearing continued to September !.
Estate Of William G. Whitman. Colches-
tee, settlement and decree; administra-
tors inventory filed.
estate of Joseph Jimmo, St George, re-
port of committee of homestead
Estate Of John S. Dcrway, burlington,
executors inventory filed
Estate Of James Halioran, burlington.
commissioners report filed
Estate OF Joseph lacey, Colchester, ad-
minstratOr's inventory fled.
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FARMERS, SUMNER MEETINGS.
-Four Gatherings Scheduled For Next
Week bx tho Hoard of gIiouIture.


Farmers summer meetings under the d.
rection Of the state Board of Agriculture
Will be held next week as follows:-
TOWN.
1000 a. m.-Address of Welcome,
Mrs. Ida Whitcomb, Will
Jamestown.
1920 a. m.-"Tho Grange, It's usefulness"
w. f.. Granger.
Music
IL 100 a. m.-"Reasons why Milk varies SO
much in Butter Fat"
Prof. j. l.. Hills, state Agrl-
cultural College.
1890 p. m.-Grange Dinner.
Music.
l 80 p. m.-"What Should be the Farmers
Chief Aim in Life"
f. c. Little. Wiliamstown.
200 .. m.-"Corn and Ensilage,"
J. *. Curtis. Georgia.
2:a0 p. m.-Address,
Hon. T. p. Terry, Ohio.
$3.50 p. m.-Remarks,
Hon. NJ. s stone, State supt.
Education.
WEDNESDAY. AUG. 30, AT RANDOLPH
100 a. m.-Address Of Welcome,
A. A. Priest. Randolph.
"Vermont's Best Crops"
j. *. Curtis, Georgia.
"Sheep Husbandry"
Alonzo Emery, Randolph.
Address.
Hon. NJ. s Stone. State supt
OF Education.
Farm Work.
c. j. Bell, Walden.
Music.
| 1;3o p. differentiation and It's Benefit"
! George II. Slack, Randolph.
Address,
Hon. T. p. Terry, of Ohio.
Address" Reasons why Mix
Varies so Much in Butter
Fat"
Prof. j L. HIS state Agri-
cultural College.
THURSDAY, AUG. 81, AT SPRINGFIELD
Music.
1000 a. m.-Address of Welcome,
l.. NJ Craein, Springfield.
"Silos and Silage,~
j. X. Curtis Georgia.
Farm Machinery"
c. ]. Bell Walden.
1l:0O a m.-"Growing Good Crops in a Dry
Season"
Hon. T. b. Terry of Ohio.
Music.
| 100 D. m.-"Some of the Newer Ideas in
Agriculture"
Prof. j. l.. Hills, State Agri.
cultural College.
Address,
Hon. NJ. s. Stone State Supt
of Education.
1.-The Wife's Share"
Hon. T. h. Terry of Ohio
FRIDAY SEPT. l, AT JACKSONVILLE,
Music.
1000 a. m.-Address of Welcome,
f. S. Allen. Jacksonville
Essay-"Some of the Things
Necessary to the Success Of Co
operative Dairying,
Harry Adams, Wilmington
Discussion.
Fall Feeding of Meadows"
j. X. Curtis, Georgia
Discussion.
1:3o p. m.-Song-M Quartette.
Some of the newer IDEAS il
Agriculture
Prof. ]. l.. Hills, State Agri
cultural College.
Address,
Hon. T. B. Terry of Ohio
Song-Male Quartette.
SHOULD more effort be made tC
| induce young people to set
tie in Rural Sections"
G. S. Goodnow, Nottingham
| Music
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A Clergyman's Experience.

NJ. d. Jump, d. D., Saratoga Springs,
writes: 1T affords me great pleasure to
testify to the value of Henry e. Johnson's
Arnica and OIL Liniment which / used
with the most satisfactory results. Not
long since, as a result of a cold and ex-
cessive use OF the organs OF the throat,
suffered greatly from Inflammation ana
nduration Of the tonsls After trying
several remedies 1 bethousht me Of your
liniment, and by a single application over
night the trouble was entirely removed
and l was able to go on with my work"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-08-24
MANY BANKRUPTs IN SIX MONTHS

r. c. Brandenburg of the United States
Department OF Justice came to this city
Tuesday and was engaged In taking
some testimony in the claims OF Burling-
ton mail carriers for overtime service.
Mr.. Brandenburg goes this morning 10
St. Adams for similar work.
Mr.. Brandenburg is connected with the
bankruptcy department OF the department.
and states that up to March 3lst of this
year, which ended the first six months of
the law, there had been about 10 800 vol
untary petitions sent in and between 500
and 900 involuntary petitions
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-08-24
COMPLIMENTS FOR BURLINGTON.

Edwin s. Sibley, a Vermonter Who has
won success in the city of Chicago. IS the
guest Of his BROTHER, H. Eugene Sihley Of
this city. Mr.. Sibloy has not visited tho
East before for eighteen years and he says
lie would hardly know Burlington owU q
to its numerous and varied Improvements,
lie is particularly impressed with the
beauty Of QUE streets. and the excellent
condition Of our roadways which he COM
piments IN the highest terms. Mr.. Sibey
was also pleased with the efficient char
acter Of the street car service and tho
courtesy Of the conductors on the cars as
com paced with the gruff and arbitrary
ways OF the street car employees in city
Ike Chicago.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-08-24
DROWNED IN LAKE CHAMPLAlN.
Henry Morris, Good Swimmer, tho Ur
fortu ate victim.

Henry the twelve-year-old son Of Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Morris of i6 Murray street
was drowned at about 3:4o o'clock yestcr-
day afternoon while at play near the slip
known as Dead Basin, just west of the
Standard Oil Companys tanks. He and
five companions of about his age had gone
to the lake for the purpose of taking their
usual afternoon swim, and before undress-
ing We're throwing sticks and stones into
the water for a dog that belonged TO one
of the boys to jump in and swim after.
The Morris boy advanced to the water
edge with a large stick and was teasing
the dog with it, when, as he made a mo-
ton as if to throw it; he lost his balance
and fell headlong into the lake. The other
boys while surprised, were not alarmed
as the boy was Il good swimmer and capa-
BILE OF performing many aquatic feats. He
was under longer than usual however.
and the others began to grow alarmed.
After a short time he came to the surface
struggling and for some unaccountable
reason was unable to swim. The other
boys thereupon handed long stick TO him
but fear evidently had taken all reason
from him and he made no effort to seize
it, sinking again and then rising again for
the third and last time
His frightened companions notified Chief
Smith, who with Overseer of the Poor D.
c. Barber and Mayor Roberts went i'm
mediately to the spot With the aid OF
several employees from the lumber yards
the boys body was brought up and taken
to his parents home on Murray street A
telephone message announced the sad
news to the father who was doing some
carpenter work about Col Cannons resi-
dence. The mother is nearly prostra ed
with grief.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-08-24
THE BILL BOARD WAR.
Ono Phase Of 1t Ended by street Com mis-
sioner n. X. Brown.

The dispute between X. r. Walker and
Mrs. w. X. Walker over the ownership at
the corner of Bank and Church streets OF
the bill board. was brought 10 a close Tues.
day afternoon by rhe intervention OF
y. X. Brown chairman of the board OF
street commissioners, who ordered that
the board be taken down az 1t was discov-
cred that no license had ever been granted
for a board at that point Mr.. Walker
promised to have the board removed
which was partially done Tuesday, Fol
two days the men employed by
Mr. Walker and Mrs Walker were
busy trying to see who could keep their
paper on the board the longest without
molestation. Finally Mr. Walker had q
wCit made out charging Harley Cunning
ham, the bill poster hired by Mrs. Walker
with covering the board with paper with
out authority. This writ was served Tues
day about o'clock by Deputy Sherif
J. Il, Lavell. Cunningham secured bail
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-08-24

Contracts for the building of the town
hall at Woodstock have been awarded
and signed
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BORN.
DIED.

July "a. a daughter to DIR. and Mrs.
Hatch. formerly of this city
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TIE PORTO RTco REITEr Fund.

The manner in which various cities are.
responding to the appeal for help for tho
unfortunate sufferers by the recent hurri<
cane and floods in Porto Rico is highly
creditable and It is a matter for congra-
tulation that Burlington will hold a posi-
ton in the honor list.
Following are the contributions to the
Porto Rico relief fund received by the
free Press up to and including August
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lowed by wedding breakfast at the nome
Of the bride and the couple left on the II 20
Il ain for West Farnham, p O., on a
Weok's wedding trip. They will make their
future home in this city
Dan 4. Stuart and PARTY arrived in this
city last evening, having driven from St.
Adams to this city yesterday In the par
ty are Ms stuart. Miss Harriet r. Bren-
nan, Miss Sadie S. Brennan and Miss
Grace r. Mehah Of New York. They have
been driving through Vermont. starting
from Lake Dunmore and will remain In
this city for short stay. The trip is
made in a covered three scatter.
l.. II. Vernon, for many years fore
man IN the bridge department of the Cen
trail Vermont railroad, was pleasantly
surprised Saturday night by the presenta-
ton of a handsome gold watch from other
temployes of the company. Mr.. Vernon
leaves the employ of the company and
goes to work for the Rutlard road and his
fellow workers made him this handsome
present as a mark of their esteem.
Word was received Tuesday OF the
death of Leslie NJ. Platt of Chicago. Mr.
| Plat was a son of the late Colonel l.. B
Plat, and brother of Lemuel B. Plat OF
| this city. He graduated from the Univer-
| sity OF Vermont In 1868, and has been a
successful manufacturer in Chicago fol-
many years. His death was from apop-
lexy. He is survived by wife and two
daughters
A gentleman returning to this city from
| Greensboro, which was the scene OF the
| recent supposed double drowning of Rev
Harry l.. Veazey OF st. Johnsbury and
Miss Ella Calhoun of Chicago, states that
the fathers Of Mr., Veazey and Miss Cal.
houn have arrived at the scene Of the sup,
posed tragedy and are worrying with the
| searching party dragging the waters OF
the pond. The couple disappeared one
| week ago last night.
| A barn on North avenue owned by Mi
| chael Corey was struck by lightning Mon
| day evening and an alarm was seQt froI
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-01-13
Congregational Church.

Inc annual meeting OF the dual or
CARNATIONS of the Congregational
church-the church society and the
church-was held last evening.
At the meeting of the church society,
n. NJ. Steel was reelected a trustee,
and M. A, Benjamin was elected to sue
coed DR.. S H. Rowe as trustee. Geo.
L. Barr was reelected treasurer and
Miss Hattie Noble was reelected clerk
Mr.. Bars report showed that the f.
nances of the society are in a fairly
good condition, There is practically
no debt
At the church meeting Thos. Hughes
was reelected deacon, and Mr.. Benja-
min was elected to succeed DIR. Rowe
as deacon. Mrs. Thos. Hughes was re-
elected clerk and treasurer, Mrs. j.
H. Ray was re elected member of the
prudential committee. Mrs. Ray, N
M. Steel and Miss Nellie Burt were
chosen music committee Mrs. Jesse
WEIGH, Mrs. 0 L. Noble, Mrs. L. M.
Edmands aud Miss Hannah Pierson
were elected deaconesses.
The report of the clerk showed that
there was net gain of one in the mem
bership during the year The treas
urer's report showed what was done in
the way of benevolence Miss Haynes
presented a report on the church mis-
sionary society. Mrs. w. E. Young
gave report Of the work of the La
dies Aid society. Miss Sheldon made a
report for the Young Peoples society.
A report for the Sunday school will be
made later by Fred o. True.
All of the reports were written, and
show healthy state of the church.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-01-13
HORSE KILLED.
Accident On North Mankato
Hill Yesterday.
Runaway Team Runs Into Another, and
One of the Drivers is
Injured.

A bad accident occurred on the North
Mankato hill Friday afternoon. The
hill is steep and full of sharp curves.
Alvin Curtiss, who lives at the top of
the hill, was driving up with load of
ice, when a runaway team suddenly
came down the hill and around curve.
Mi. Curtiss did not have time to turn
out, and the two teams collided with
terrific force. The runaway 4eam was
driven by Mr.. Quick, who lives eight
miles from the city, in Nicollet county.
The tongue of Mr.. Quick's sleigh was
driven into the breast of one of Mr. Cur
tiss' horses, killing the animal. Mr.. Quick
was thrown out and lit on his head, re-
celying painful inquiries.
About six weeks ago, while Mr.. Quick
and his family were driving up the hill
with the same team bobsled load of
boys came down and frightened the
horses which turned around short, tip
ping the box off and ran away down
the hill. Ever since that time the team
has been unmanageable whenever it
has come to the point on the hill where
the bobsled was met.
The new council in North Mankato
intends to take action to stop coasting
down the hill, as it is too dangerous a
place for such amusement. The hill is
dangerous enough at best for teamsters
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CHUCH MEETINGS
Baptist and CongregationaIist
Annual Meeting.
New Officers EIeced and R.pDrs for tn
Year Show Small Increases in
the Membership.

The annual meeting of the Baptist
church was held Friday evening at six
o'clock. The young people procured a
sleigh and brought the older members
who did not care to walk
G. l.. Holmes and Paul Iverson were
elected trustees; Fl S Shaw, deacon for
five years; DR.. j. S. Holbrook was re
elected clerk; Geo. M. Palmer was re-
elected superintendent of the Sunda y
school; VIM. Cartright assistant super
intendent; John Mansfield Sunda y
school treasurer; Miss Grace Holmes,
Sunday school organist; Mrs Geo. Pal
mer, church organist, and w. F. Jew
son was re elected church treasurer.
Treasurer Jewson presented his re-
port for the year, which made favor
able showing The church debt was
reduced $500 on Jan 1st.
Secretary Holbrook reported that the
membership of the church is now $50.
There were 80 new members taken in,
and a loss of IA, leaving net increase
of IS for the year.
Rev. S. d. Works gave a report on
the condition of the church of an op-
timistic tenor. He spoke of the two
new missions which the church estab-
lished during the year, one in East
Mankato and the other in West Man
kato The latter has an average at
tendance of rs or so in the Sunday
school: Mr., Works also spoke of the
mission at Kennedy's bridge.
Mr. Cartright presented report for
the Young Peoples society, as its presi-
dent He stated that the society had
raised S75 and given it to the church.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the
young people entertained all present at
lunch, which was much enjoyed.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-01-13
COUNTY SOLONS.
They Transacted Much Business
Yesterday.
No Change is Made 10 Any of the Sal.
aries That Are Established by
the Board.

The county board transacted consid-
cradle business Friday afternoon be-
fore adjourning.
Coroner E. r Kennedy having aD-
pointed as his deputy w. L. Bradsha w,
the bond of the latter for 81 900, with
B Bangerter Jr and j. A. Ewing as
sureties, was approved
The bond of l.. III. Hughes as Pro
bate Judge Hughes clerk for $500, with
Peter Lloyd and Thos. Y. Davis as
sureties, was approved. The salary
was fixed at $500 year.
The salary of the county attorne y
was fixed at 81, 500 and that of the
county superintendent was fixed at $40
a district.
Com. Paddock was appointed over
seer of the poor for the Second distric t.
In regard to the application for a
stone culvert in section seven, McPher-
son, the board decided TO make the ap-
preparation as soon as the money is
available, which will be in June the
road and bridge fund now being over
drawn
The board bought 100 cords of soft
wood of VIM. Hoehn at So 40 a cord.
90 cords of soft wood of Phillip Dank
at So 80 a cord, so 1ords of mixed soft
wood of Adam Al nold at $3.50 a cord,
AS cords of soft wood of B. H Gerlich
at SO 40 a cord, and 80 cords of dry ma
pie wood of B. H Gerlich at $40 a
cord.
CONS. Hughes, Paddock and Killmer
were appointed committee on poor
farm.