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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-07

this now famous case will be settled and
discontinued before its turn for trial ar
rives. 1t is understood, although this is
without confirmation, that the offer of
settlement provided that Charles r. Barney
should receive the estate and pay to the
contestants the sum of s2oC0, each side to
pay it's own costs. Charles r. Barney ls
represented by Seneca Haselton and ID. j.
Foster and the contestants by Attorneys
Hard Bliss, Wilds and Debervile.
The Barney will case is well known in
this section. 1t involves the distribution
of the property of Ira Barney of Essex.
The will, it is claimed, was not properly
executed and the chief contestant is Eff
gene Cakes 1t was first entered in court
In March, 1896 In 1897 1t was tried by jury
who held that the will was the last will
and testament of Ira Barney and judge
ment was given accordingly. 1t then went
10 supreme court on exceptions where judy
ment was reversed and the cause remand
ed. In September 1898, judgement was
rendered for the contestants and the case
was again taken to the Supreme Court,
where Judgment was again reversed and
the case sent back for hearing at the pre-
sent September term of county court
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-07
AN AGED MAN SENTENCED.
Michael Les Gets at Least Year an,
Robert snow Gees to Jail.

Michael Lee. who was arrested in Milton
by Deputy Sheriff Mears and brought to
Jail in this city Saturday night was in
the city court Tuesday morning. Lee
pleaded guilty to an information filed at
his request by the States attorney, Charg-
ing him with the larceny of four pairs Of
trousers last May in Milton from the store
of Sidney NJ. Pike. He was sentenced by
Judge Russell to serve not less than one
or more than two years in the House of
Correction. Lee is the man who escaped
from the custody of Deputy United States
Marshal Luke w. Parish, a few days ago.
while being conveyed to the House of
Correction under sentence for hav-
ing stolen Il coat. At Milton sat.
urday he had q hearing and was
court but preferred to take his sentence
and fairly we'll dressed.
Justice a. o. Hood OF Winooski held a
hearing Tuesday morning in the Office
of e. w. j. Hawkins in the case of Oil
yer Gay VS. Robert Snow. to recover
damages for selling a horse upon which
there was lien. Snow is from Richmond
and Gay from this city Gay bought the
horse from Peter Bordo, who had pre-
viously secured it from the defendant. c.
+. Knapp, of whom Snow secured the
horse held lien upon the animal. Dana
ges of sl+ and costs of 1921 We're given
and a certified execution granted. Snow
went to jail
At a short session of the court in the
AFTERNOON Dennis Nash, who was arrested
by Officer Ryan Monday night. was ar
raigned and was fined 500 and costs of
$l6O7 for intoxication. He appealed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-07
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.
The Opening Da, Names of some Of the
Non esidrnt Pupils.


The opening of the school Tuesday
morning was very favorable, there being
go pupils present, which shows a gain of
80 over last years record when the at
tendance on the opening day was go Tn
doubtedly this number will be considerably
increased before the end of the week as
more pupils expect to enter the school
who have not yet enrolled. One hundred
pupils are nov enrolled in the entering
class.
Among the non-resident pupils who
have entered are Constance Chittenden.
Sarah Wheeler. William Wheeler. Percy
Merihcw, Eleanor Scarf, Lena Williams
and Katherine Crowley of South Burling-
ton; Sophie Williams, Bessie Laphasn, Ma
rie Gulick and Macy Yale of Charlotte
John Wright. Cleon Brownell and Les er
Douglass of Essex Junction. Irving Cobb,
Grace Allen. Eva Macomber and Maurice
Irish of Westford; Grace Wilson of Col
chester; Eleanor Squire of South Hero;
Ida Rowell of Tunbridge; Arthur Bost-
wick of Richmond; Walter Sargent of
West Rutland. Ralph Warren of stowe:
Seth Martin Of Alburgh; Albert Eastman
OF New Haven and Arthur Sargent % East
Corinth.
Mr. George NJ. Bratt, Bow lor, 81, Of
Auburn, Ne, the newly appointed teacher
of mathematics, arrived last Friday and
began his duties Tuesday. Miss Abbie
X. Leonard of Grafton, Vt, and Miss An
ma NJ Bailey of Ridgeway. Mich. the 9TH
er newly appointed assistants have not yet
arrived, but are expected the latter part
of this week.
The following new text books will he in
troduced into the school this year: Vent
wcrth's New School Algebra. Adams Eu-
ropean History. Long,nan.s School Comp0-
sition and Phillips and Fishers Geometry,
The French and German text books will
also be entirely changed.
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PROBATE COURT.
summary Of Business Transacted For the
Two Weeks Ending Sent. @. 1899.

Estate of Carrie Whteman, ct ais Col
chester: guardians account filed, settle
ment allowed.
Estate Of Frances NJ. Prouty, Buring-
ton; will proved, letters testamentary is
sued.
Estate of Mary Brunette, burlington
settlement and decree.
Estate OF James Shehan, Milton; appeal
of Edward Finn from commissioners re-
port, disallowing his claim.
Estate OF George Morton, Burning on {;
guardians account filed.
Re trust estate of Rachael l.. Leaven-
worth, Charlotte; settlement of trustee 5
account.
Estate Of A. c. Hall, Essex; adniinistra-
tor appointed
Estate of Hiram Walker, Burlingt ton;
will proved.
Estate of Mary A. Cook, Charlotte; ap-
peal of Edwin c. Tompkins from decision
of commissioners.
Estate of William H. Townsend, Bur-
ling appraisers inventory filed.
Estate of Arion Wertheim, Hinesburgh;
commissioners report fled
Estate of william c. Whiteman. Col
chester; settlement and decree.
Estate of c. f. Wheeler, Burlington; IL
cease to sell real estate.
Estate of Beatrice G. Rustin, Burlington;
will proved. letters testamentary issued,
decree made
Estate of John S. Derway, Burlington
settlement and Decree guardian appointed
for minoC heirs.
Estate OF Jerome Dumas. Burlington;
settlement of administrators account.
Estate OF Ruth c. Colburn, Milton; ad-
ministrator appointed.
Re Lena Ward, ct ais, Burlington
guardian appointed, AID guardians inv en-
tory filed.
Estate Of william Burnett, Underhill;
commissioners report filed.
Estate Of Hiram Blinn, Shelburne;
homestead assigned to widow.
Estate of James p. Whitaker, Colches-
ter appraisers inventory filed.
Estate of Thomas Thorp, Underhll; fl
nal hearing on guardians account.
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THE LATE JOHN F. OLMsrDAp.

The New York Commercial Advertiser
has this to say OF j. F. Olmstead, brother
Of Mrs. c. F. Wheeler of this city, whose
sudden death was mentioned in Tuesdays
Free Press
John r, Olmstead of this city. who
since last December had lived at Sarato-
ga, was found dead In bed there yesterday.
His sudden death'is attributed to cerebral
apopeXy. His former residence In this
city was 75l Fifth avenue. He was 81 years
old and is survived by his widow, Mrs.
Ida Leora Omstead. and stepdaughter,
Miss Loora McCammon. He was a native
of northern New York and a veteran OF
the war of the rebellion. lie lived for an
extended period in Washington, d. c., but
several years ago removed to this city.
He was a Scottish Rite, 33l degree Mason,
and member of the New York, the Mill
tary and other clubs. The body will be
taken to Washington. ID. c.. for burial
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-07
HELD FOR TRIAL.
Alleged Bicycle Thief Has a Hearing in

There was hearing Friday morning
in the City Court in the case OF the State
vs.. Frank Sherman arrested on the
charge of having stolen a bicycle from
George NJ. Harrington over two years ago.
1t is claimed that MIR. Farrington's son
left the wheel iu the rear Of o. j. Walker
4; Co.'S store and that it was stolen. Sher-
man traded the wheel with Officer Sharp
ley, then living in Essex, and 1T was taken
to a shop in this city for repairs, where
it was identified.
sherman, on the other hand, claims that
while driving along the road he met u
stranger, who approac hed him as to the
sale Of the bicycle. He finally gave 81 for
it and later traded it with Sharpley Judge
Russell held Sherman under $500 bail FOR
the grand jury and he went to Jail. State $
Attorney Brown prosecuted and the defen-
dant had no attorney.
Joseph Lespage, who was arrested by
Chief Smith the day before, was in court
and pleaded guilty to intoxication. Of
hcer Lamora acted as interpreter for the
court. Lespage disclosed on a place ca n
corner where he got a pint of alcohol and
had to sign his name on a book, which
proved to be the liquor agency. He said
his home was in St. Edward, P @. He
was enteuced to pay a fine of s. and costs
of 1901.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-07
THE FINISH OF MIR. FRESH

THE Finish of Mr.. Fresh" was present.
ed at the opera house Tuesday even
ing before a fair-szed audience. The
farce is a general mix-up of matrimonial
relations which are familiar to theatre
goers and possesses very little real merit
There is, however, an opportunity for the
introduction OF specialties which were well
received by a portion Of the audience
These epecialtes consisted of singing and
dancing ana were introduced by Miss
Olive Irving, Miss Beatrice Gamble, Miss
Marjorie Maxwell, Charles Irving and
Harry Hughes The most pleasing Of
them was perhaps the dance by Miss Max
well and Mr.. Hughes, although tine cake
walk by the Irvings was very well receiv-
ed. The songs were all up to date but
were not rendered in a manner that call
ed forth very hearty applause from the
audience.
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BERT COOTE IN THE NEW 10Y"

Bert Coote presented his great success,
The New Boy" at the Howard Opera
House Saturday evening to a fair-sized
audience. The farce, which is familiar to
Burlington theatre-goers, is little more
than an opportunity for Mr.. Coote to show
his ability as a comedian, although the
star has surrounded himself with an I'M
usually strong company. Mr.. Coote him
self interprets his role as naturally and
artistically as II IL had been made to order
for him. The character requires quick
ness of action and an appreciation of hui
NOR and tho art of presenting it in an
unconscious manner. Mr.. Coote Possesses
all these attributes. Mr.. Macomber
brought to the character of DR.. Candy,
the requisite dignity OF bearing for a
school master and Mr.. Lewis was very
satisfactory in the role of Felix Roach,
the dear friend The three ladies Ia the
cast were excellent. Miss Minnie Monk
as Martha Rennick, the wife of The
New Boy" Miss Elizabeth Woodson as
Nancy Roach, the daughter OF the dear
friend, and Miss Marian Watts as Susan,
the lively housemaid contributing very
much to the success of the performance
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-07
BILL WAS MARKED,
1t Was Taken by Newsboy and His Ar
rest Followed.

A marked 81 bill in the house OF ]. w.
McGeary caused the arrest OF Jacob
Yette, a newsboy, Sunday afternoon and
under pressure at the police office Jacob
confessed to officer Russell that he had
made other thefts of a similar nature. ia
cob is jew and delivers papers about the
city. He leaves a Sunday paper at the
house of Mr.. McGeary and money has
been missed from the house, which the
boy enters to leave the paper Sunday
Mr. McGeary placed marked 81 bill in A
purse and left it upon the table. Jacob
came with his paper and took the bill. He
was arrested with 1t upon his person by
Officer Russell.
When questioned at the police office, ia
cob admitted that he had stolen n small
change bank from the house of Mr. Nc
Geary and also cleared up the loss OF a
pocketbook from the residence of Ira Il.
Towne on Main street, which occurred
some time ago. At this time the boy was
under suspicion but refused to admit any
of the affair. The pOcketbook
had been left by Mrs. Towne upon the Ia
bic and was missed shortly after the news
boys visit
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-07
THE EARLY INVESTrGA

Tho continued hearing in the investiga-
ton OF the affairs of william Early OF
Essex Junction, a ward, IL part of whose
money is thought to have disappeared
mysteriously. was resumed In the proba to
court rooms Thursday.
The only witness was Mrs. John Sulli-
van OF Lacolle, =. q. She testified to hav-
ing visited William Early three years ago
when he said he would take care of his
money while alive and did not care what
became of It when he died. He gave Mr..
sullivan 500 The hearing was again con-
tinued
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A CIergyman's Experience.

NJ ID. Jump. d. D., Saratoga Springs.
writes: at affords me great pleasure to
testify to the value of Henry g. Johnson's
Arnlca and Oil Liniment, which 1 used
with the most satisfactory results. Not
long since, as a result OF a cold and ex-
ceseve use of the organs OF the throat,
I suffered greatly from Inflammation and
induration Of the tonsls After trying
several remedies l bethought me Of your
linlment, and by a single application over
night the trouble was entirely removed
and 1 was able to so on with my work"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-07
FALL WAS FATAL.
ohm Fielder Seized With Fit While at
woi Roof.

John Fielder who lives near Muddy
Brook. the dividing line between South
Burlington and WillistoU. fell from the
roof of his house Monday and received in
juries from which he died within two
hours. He was subject to cataleptic fits
and was attacked with one while doing
some shingling, His entire body was par
alyzed by the fall and the spine at the
base of the skull injured, although the
unfortunate man did not lose conscious
ness and conversed with friends until the
very last He was IS years of age and
leaves wife. The funeral took place yes
terday
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Home Endorsement.

We, the Undersigned druggists of Pur-
lington, Vt, nave sold during our entir0.
bushes experience, the well known rem-
edy, Eaxter's Mandrake Bitters, and nva-
rably found it to give entire satisfaction
10 our customers. We regard this medi-
cine as among the most reliable household
remedies that We sell. X. Il. Stearns o5
Co. w II. Zottman & Co. George A.
Churchill, f. l.. Taft & Co., ] c. rellrose,
W. j. Hend arson f. Henry Parker * Co,
J. w. O'SIllivan, NJ. II, Collins Gossolin
Bros, W. p. Hall. George Love,and & co.
Sold liquid in bottles tablets in boxes.
Price % cents for either
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-07
ENLIGHTENMENT CHARGED.
George T. Jackson, Who Has Been Doing
Business In Burlington, Arrested.

News was received in this city Fri
day morning by w. H. Carney that Geo.
T Jackson, a representative OF II. Il. Hol-
lister & Co. of Boston, dealers in stocks,
had been arrested i'm Toronto. Mr.. Car
ney left Friday afternoon for Toronto
to arrange for the return OF Jackson to
this city, vince he is wanted for the en-
bezzlement of about $500 from his employ
ers.
A telegram received Ia this city Thurs
day afternoon from Boston stated that The
company had traced jackson to ST. Adams
and Mr.. Carney traced Jackson to the
point where he purchased a ticket for Chi
cago. A telegram was sent to the conduc-
tor OF the train at Rockville, Ontario, with
a description of the man and as Il result
he was taken into custody at Toronto.
jackson is about 70 years OF age and has
been selling gold mining and copper stocks
as well as real estate, in this city recent
w.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-07
NEW DIVORCE CASES

The following additions were made Tues
day to the list of divorce suits for trial
at September term of court
Mrs. A. O. Howe versus Orlando II.
Howe of Cnderhill desertion
Joseph Fourier OF Huntington versus
Lucy Fourier of Wirooski; deserton and
adultery.
Matilda Osier versus Charles II. Osier
of Burlington; action for partial separa-
ton without right to remarry.
John r. Sheahan versus Laura Sheahan
of Burlington; desertion and adultery.
Lucy Pecor versus Jacob Pecor OF Jer-
icho: intolerable severity and failure To
support,
All of the above cases We're entered by
V. A. Billiard. who had previously enter
ed five other cases OF the same character.
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JUMPED FROM A MOVING WAGON.

No, q South Winooski avenue. jumped
from a wagon near the armory on Co..
lcge street Saturday afternoon about
O'Clock and severely cut her knee and fore
head. She was taken to the hospital,
where it was found none of the injuries
was serious.
Mrs. Cassavoy had just left her home to
drive to Essex with a Mrs, Smith, who
lives at the home Of George Bates. In
turning the corner at the intersection of
College street and Wirooski avenue Mrs,
Smith was thrown from the wagon and
the horse started up the street without
control. Mrs. 'Casavoy then jumped from
the wagon The horse was stopped after
going a short distance. Mrs. Smith sus-
tanned severe but not serious bruises,
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THE REORGANIZED NATIONAL
GIrARD

Tho following companies of the Vermont
National Guard have reported full ranks
Companies A, Capt Dyer Rutland, +,
Capt. Howe, Mortified; G, Capt. Johnson,
Bradford |, Capt. Haigh, Brattleboro, and
L. Capt Blair, Newport All the other
captains report their companies nearly filed
and within a week the recruiting will be
completed. Almost all of the officers and
large percentage of the men have seen
service in the Spanish American war, and
the rcorganized FIRST Regiment, Vermont
National Guard. bids fair to be the finest
body of men yet enlisted into the State
service
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-07
NATIONAL GUARD EXAMINATIONS.
Newly Elected Officers Appear Before the
Examining Board In This City.

The offcers-elect of the Vermont Ma
tional Guard were at the armory Monday
evening and Tuesday before the examinin &
board, consisting of Gen. r. S. Peck, Gen
q. w. Peck, Gen. j. j. Estey and Col. O.
y. Clark, to take their physical and
and mental examinations preparatory to
being sworn in There were Is men before
the board. Those who were examined
were: Captains-elect G. C. Berkeley
of st. Adams, +. II. Prouty of
Burlington, f.. y. Miller of Brandon: First
Northumberland George w. Cleveland of
Brandon. f. L. Woodbury. OF Burlington
II. a. Seager of Brandon. w. +. Frost of
Bennington, a. w. FaI,nan of Newport
Second Lieutenants-electH II. V. Hall Of St
Adams, F. q. TaggArt of Burlington G.
G. Dole of Northfeld. w. j. Moore Of
Montpelier II. w Ferris of Brandon. p
A. Robbins of Newport and Cushman of
Bennington.
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A NEW TEACHER.

The board of school commissioners held
a meeting Friday night at which Miss Lii
han Scott was selected as an assistant in
of the University of Vermont, class OF
"a, and has taught for three years IN Proc
tor. The board made arrangements for
the reopening of the schools on Tuesday
and discussed matters relating 10 the new
high school
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-07
roRrsTERs' BAZAAR NEXT MONTH.

At a meeting last evening OF n chosen
committee frcm St Jcseph's Court No
1872, Catholic Order OF Foresters ii was de-
cidcd TO hold bazaar In the City Hall, be-
ginning on the evening of October Q, and
lasting two weeks. Napoleon Thomas was
elected chairman, Napoleon Legault. sec
rotary and Jules Simays. treasurer of the
committee OF arrangements. Other de-
tails will be arranged Mt future meetings.
A number of expensive articles have been
purchased, and the committee intend to
leave nothing undone to make the affair a
thorough succesA
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EXAMINATIONS COMPLETED.
Only One Of the Oficers Elect Failed to
puss.

the Vermont National Guard were COM
pleted at the armory Tuesday morning
and were very satisfactory. all the candi-
dates having passed very high with the
exception of George w. Cleveland of St.
Adams who failed to pass Mr. Cleveland
was a first lieItenant before the Spanish
American war and also served in that ca
piCity at Chickamauga, where he resisned
however, before the troops Veturned home.
The commissions have been granted to
the officers, Capt. L. II. Prouty and +. G.
Tasgart of this city both passed exception
ally high.
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DIED.

G1RSON-In this city, August %, John
G. Gibson.
WARNER-Sept. ., Edgar W. Warner,
aged "a years.
MOORE-Sunday, Sept. 8. Mrs. Ellen
Moore widow of Michael r. Moore, al her
home No. IL Cherry street.
OLMSTEAD-Sud1erly in Saratoga, N.
Y, Sept. 4, ]. F. Olmstead.
WETHERBY-In this city, Sept. J. 1899.
Katharine b., only child of Mr.. and Mrs.
c. b. Wetherby aged 16 years.
MOORE-Sunday, Sept. Sd. at her home,
II Cherry St, Mrs. Ellen Moore, widow Of
Michael Moore, aged As years.
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FIRST RAIN SINCE JULY 1.

The Barre Times of Saturday prints the
following; To-day should be Thanksgiv-
ing day in this part of the State. for the
welcome rain which fell last night. It was
the rest, in quantity large enough TO do
any real good. since the first of July. The
drought is by no means broken vet but
streams and springs ara renewed and the
earth Is greatly refreshed
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WILL MEET NEXT TUESDAY.


The commission appointed by the SUI
preme Court to determine where, at what
point and under what terms the Rutland
Canadian railroad tracks shall cross or
connect with the tracks of the Central
Vermont Railway company in this city
will hold meeting in Burlington next
Tuesday to decide the question submit
ted to them. The commission is made up
of Judge ID. II. Wheeler of Brattleboro
chairman. General Manager j. e. Chlds
of the New York, Ontario and Western
railroad and President w. II. Baldwin of
the Long Island railroad.
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A SUIT FOR $1,000.

A suit has been instituted by the Burling-
ton and Hinesburgh Railroad company
against Henry Lewis & Co., to recover
sl4,O1 damages for the alleged viola ton
or contract for supplying to the com
pany ran ana other railroad appurtenances
OF similar chacaCteC. The suit is brought
In County Court and Seneca Haselton ap-
pears for the railroad. Attachment was
made upon 20 carloads Of rails now in the
yards of the Rutland Railroad company.
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BARNEY WILL CASE ENDED.
Settlement Effected After Many Trials
and Reversnis of judgment.

A conference was held between the 1T
torneys in the Barney will case ending
morning at which a proposition
was made by the attorneys representing
Charles Il. Barney's interest TO settle the
case, This proposition was looked upon
favorabfy by the attorneys of the con-
testants and the proposition was transmits
ted to them. When the case was called yes
terdayin county court 1t was set for trial
by the court, but it rs very probable that
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FUNERAL OF MRS. ELLEN MOORE.

The funeral OF the late Mrs. Ellen Moore
was held In the presence Of n large at
tendance of relatives and friends of the
deceased from St, Mary's cathedral yes
terday morning. The casket was complete
ly covered with numerous floral designs,
two particularly fine pieces being cres-
cent and star surmounted by a dove with
the words AT Rest, Ellen" and a pillow
of roses. The former piece was the gift
Of number of friends and relatives Of the
deceased Rev, Father Gilis ofclated
The bearers were Thomas Lynch. Peter
Lynch. Michael Lynch, John Lynch, Bar
ney Lynch and Edward Lynch, all broth
ers and relatives of the deceased. Tho in
terment was in st. Jesephs cemetery.