davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-04-17
THE "GET ONE CLUB"
Banquet and Spescnes at the Y. M
Q. A. Building.

The banquet which has been looked for
ward to with pleasant anticipations by
the members of the Get one Club OF
the Y. NJ. C. a. for some little time past
occurred last evening In the small hall of
the association rooms and was a highly
enjoyable occasion. The Get one Club"
is made up of all Y. VI. c. A. members
who were successful in obtaining a new
member for the association and through
its efforts the membership has been ma
terially increased during the weeks just
past. In addition to the members OF the
club the board of aldermen and the board
of directors OF the y. NJ. G. a., besides a
few other invited friends were present
charge of the Womans Auxiliary and they
sustained the excellent reputation which
their spreads have gained. The dining room
was artistically decorated with palms and
Easter lilies loaned by \. j. Taylor The
chandeliers draped with red and the red
candles upon the tables added to the bril-
lancy Of the room Covers were laid for
IS, ana nearly every place was taken.
Sweet music was discoursed during the
evening by an orchestra made up of stu
dents of the University of Vermont CON
sistirg or Messrs. Tutte, Hagar. Walker,
Leach, Bond and Pease.
c. j. Ferguson presided and the speakers
were DR.. +. r. Clark. Mayor Hawley M.
c. Clark, Prof. G II. Perkins, Secretary
George Fitzsimmons, Principal Isaac
Thomas. ID. b. Eddy of New York II. Il.
Ames of Month cal and c. =. Smith.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-04-17
UNIVERSITY NOTES.
About 500 Raised for tho Base Ball
Team-New Cynic Board

very enthusiastic college meeting was
held yesterday morning in the chapel to
raise funds for supporting this season $
base ball team. Speeches were made by
Manager Harvey, DR.. Lyman Allen and DR..
j. w. Courtney, after which about 500 was
raised. The Cynic board for volume 20
was nominated and elected as follows II.
j. Adams '03, editor in chief w. A. Dane,
S; J. S. Wright, Jr., 'Q3 j. II. Eaton, 'o3,
II. NJ Bassett. '04. II. e. Cunningham, "a,
ii. Barker, o4, associate editors; j. q
Wills '05. business manager; S. 7. Hub
bard, '04, assistant manager.
At the meeting of the junior class yes
terday Budd was elected manager Of the
class base ball team. A meeting of the
members of last years team has been
called for next Friday at 1:l5 O'Clock p, m.
In room A. North college. for the election
Of a captain for the ensuing season.
The sophomore class elected Clancy man
aser and Soule temporary captain of its
base ball team at a meeting held yesterday.
Candidates for the team will practice tins
afternoon on the campus.
The second annual report of the Univer-
sity Y. NJ. c. A. has just made its appear
ance in pamphlet of II pages The treas
urer reports a cash balance of $3.50 and
uncolleCted subscription amounting to slJ4
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-04-17
PROBATE COURT.
Summary Of Business Transacted Dur
ing the Two Weeks Ending April is.

ing the Two Weeks Ending April l5
Estate of Helen l.. Burritt and Carolin,
w. Burritt, Burlington. ENERGY M. Bur
rift appointed Administrative.
Estate of William y. Thorp, Charlotte
License to sell real estate granted.
Estate of Joseph St Antoine. Colches
ter, Appraisers inventory and commits
sicners' report filed.
Estate of Mary Moffett Colchester. Com
missioners report filed.
Estate of Orson III. Wright, Hinesburgh
Executrix and appraisers inventories filed
Estate of Minerva r.. Wing, Charlotte
Administrator and appraisers inventoric.
fled
Estate Of Olive p. Brown, Wiliston
Bertram +. Brown appointed admnistra
tor. Sidney Warren and Perry S. Thomp.
son commissioners and appraisers.
Estate of Horace Isham. Burlington
Carrie j. Isham appointed Administrative
Walter C. Isham and Hiram S. Isham COM
missioners and appraisers.
Estate of Thomas Clodge, Colchester. F.
Edward Allard appointed administrator dc
bonis non with the will annexed.
Estate of Caroline A. Coleman. Hines
burgh. Mary c. Washburn appointed adj
ministratrix.
Estate Of Aurora L. Chase. Bolton. EN-
erson p. Chase appointed administrator.
Estate of Charles z. Coleman. Hines
istrator de bonis non with the will annexed.
Estate of Mary II Seaton. Essex Ii
cerse to sell real estate granted.
Estate Of Russell 8. Taft Will proved
letters testamentary issued to Jane NJ.
Taft and Russell w. Taft; C. w. Brow
nell and E. C. Mower commissioners and
appraisers.
Estate of John Edwin burlington. Jes-
sic Edwin appointed administrative. Frank
w. Perry and Charles A. Burnham ap-
pointed commissioners and appraisers.
Estate of George H. Babcock. Burllng-
ton. Anna Babcock appointed administra-
trix. T. f. Wales and ]. E. Hogan com
missioners and appraisers.
Estate of n. s. Clark. Essex. F. o.
Clark Of St. Johnsbury appointed admin
istrator.
Estate of Patrick Garland. Underhll.
Gertrude B. Garland appointed admins
tratrix.
Estate of Winifred A. Cosgriff, Burllng-
ten. George e. Stratton appointed admin
istrator.
Estate Of Katharine f. Rich, Charlotte.
Will proved; letters testamentary issued
to Maria L. Russell.
Estate of Daniel McAvoy, Colchester.
Settlement and decree.
Estate of Henry Greene. Colchester Set
Element and decree.
Estate of Michael Chicoine. Colchester.
License to sell real estate.
Estate of Lovina A. Tatro. South Bur
lington VIII filed; hearing on probate
April %.
Estate Of Abel c. Palmer, Charlotte. Will
filed; hearing on probate April 26.
Estate of Julia Zero. Burlington. VIII
filed: hearing on probate April 3d.
Estate of Olive r. Wooster, East Char
lotte. Will filed; hearing on probate May 8.
Estate Of Alice Tunnels, Underhll Will
1ed m 70. ohato
10.
Estate Of John Carm ody. Burlington. r.
G.. Webster appointed administrator. T.. ].
Smith and John f. Hogan commissioners
Estate Of Della NJ. Parker. Jericho (non
ccmpos ward). Guardians settlement
made.
In re John pullman. Burlington Gnsane)
Inruisition of lunacy: committed to the
Vermont State hospital for the insane at
Waterbury. Vt.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-04-17
THE OLD BEE HIVE.


tary Post road, has resigned his position
and Will soon move to the Whitney prop
erty. which he has recently purchased at
Malletts Bay.
1t is probable that the Green Mountain
rink, which was recently purchased by
II. f. Sails, will be converted into a large
assembly hall. If this is done a floor will
be built and the interior of the building
will be changed somewhat.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. D. Gibbs are in Troy,
N. Y. where they went to attend the mar
rlage of their son. Frank D. Gibbs, and
Miss Jessie Staley, which occurred last
evening in that city After a short honey
moon Mr.. and Mrs. Gibbs will reside in
Charlotte.
At special meeting of the Home Saw
1ngs bank yesterday afternoon Charles d.
warren of Williston was elected trustee
to NIL the vacancy caused by the death of
.. w. Peck of Winooski. Mr.. Warren, c..
W. BIcwnell and j. II. Macomber were
elected auditors.
b" an error in the brief reference to
Prof. Goodrich's paper read before the
Antiquarian society he was made to saw
that Captain Robinson sent the Episcopal.
1ans who came to settle In Vermont to
Burlington. What he said was that they
were sent to Arlington.
John Callighan was Tuesday adjudg+d
insane at the probate court Office and was
taken yesterday to Waterbury by Overseer
of the Poor +. +. Robinson. When asked
ABOUT the murders he claimed to have COM
mitted he insists that he killed the men
but does not remember the details
Two petitions in bankruptcy were filed
tuesday. They were those Of Robert
Wark, quarryman OF Barre who had
liabilities of 1851 and no assets: and of
Joseph F. Rodney, a merchant Of Barre
who had liabilities of sS4O.64 and assets of
S.
concert by the festival chorus, under
the direction OF w. p. Chapman Of New
York and j. Harry Enges of Rutland.
and assisted by Miss Margaret FREY So
pfano, Herr Rabeu, violinist, and Francis
Archamhanlt, bass, was given at the Y. NJ.
c. a. Tuesday evening.
A number of dogs have been stolen in
the city recently and for a time it was
dlficult to determine where they went but
IN number of cases the lost CANNES have
been found at Fort Ethan Allen, where
they had found good homes with the SOL
diers.
Homer f. Brewster. now at Barton train
ing MS string Of horses at Roaring Brook
park. has sold for Geo. w. Beckwith OF
this city pacing gelding without any rec
orc. price $500. The geding was sired by
Alexander dam by Winooski, and is a
brother of Beckwith, 2:l3A.
News comes from California, where Mr..
and Mrs, NJ. II. Stone have been spending
the winter. that Mr.. Stone is somewhat i'm
proved IN health and hopes to return about
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-04-17
CITY NEWS.

At a meeting of Company NJ last even
ing a committee was appointed to secure
new quart ers for the organization.
A large proportion of the members of the
Ethan Allen club were pleasantly enter
tanned by w. V Scully last evening.
The cattle commissioners have tested
Senator Proctors herd and Friday be-
tween thirty and forty of his diseased cat
tie were killed.
a petition in bankruptcy was filed Fri
day by Harlie T.. Whipple. laborer of
st. Johnsbury. who has liabilities of $780,
. D and assets of $210
In probate court Friday Jane M. Taft
and Russell w. Taft were appointed ex-
ccutors in the estate of Russell S. Taft.
e. w. Browne and f. c. Mower were ap-
pointed commissioners and appraisers.
The remains of John b. Carmody. ac-
oOmpanied by his brother, NJ j. Carmody
If Fair Haven. were taken to that place
yesterday for funeral services and in
torment.
\ petition in bankruptcy was filed Mon
day by Alexander Fowlie, "A carpenter Of
Barre. His liabilities are 81, S.31 and his
assets So, 3.S3. of which $40 is claimed ex-
enpt.
William r. Durkee and Miss Cora NJ
lied Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock by
the Rev ]. H. Metcalf at his residence.
= ley will reside in Barre.
On July and 10 the State Board of
Medical Censors will conduct examina-
items for candidates at the Y. NJ. C. A.
parlors. 1t is expected that there will be
a large number of applicants.
The library commission, in whose hands
the construction of the new library has
been placed, met yesterday afternoon and
considered the matter of plans and decided
to nave the work begun at once.
Stannard Post, G. A. R.. has accepted an
Invitation to attend service at st. Mary s
cathedral On the Sunday evening prece ding
Memorial day. The service will be held at
1;3o, and Father Barrett will preach
The assessors began yesterday to make
the annual appraisal of the improvements
in the property throughout the city. About
July they will begin the quadrennial ap-
praisal. which will consume several weeks
Thomas McGettrick was before Judge
Hawkins Friday for intoxication. He
pleaded not guilty but was found guilty
and vas fined s. and costs of SIG 81. He
took an appeal and furnished bail in the
sum Of $50
Frank +. Austin who has for six years
been employed as a conductor on the Mill
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-04-17
LEFT A FORTUNE TO AN ACTRESS.

Unless his will is broken. Laura Biggar.
the actress. will receive the greater part
OF the fortune left by the late Henry NJ.
Bennett, who died in New York a few days
ago. he fortune is estimated al from ona
TO three millions of dollars. Mr. Bennett
was tcrn in Burlington In 1881, the son Of
MILO L. Bennett. for many years a judge
or the Vermont Supreme Court. The young
man entered the University of Vermont
but die not graduate He went to Chicago
IN 1873 and later to California, returning
TO burlington to marry a niece OF Ira Shat
tuck OF this city. Subsequently he located
IN FlttShurg, Pa. where he became presi-
dent of the Consolidated Gas company. and
afterward was in the theatrical business.
owning theatres in New York BROOKLYN,
Philadelphia, Baltimore and Boston Last
May he had leg amputated owing 10
gangrcne which resulted from an ingrow-
ing toe-nail. During his illness the ac-
tress was his rSrse and he would take
medicine from no one else
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-04-17
DEATH OF A. S. MEARS
Had Been Married Sixty-four years
Funeral Friday.

Ambrose S. Mears died at his home 132
North Winooski avenue, shortly before s
O'Clock Tuesday afternoon in the &th
year OF his age. He was born in Georgia,
december q, 1917, being a son Of Roswell
ana Lucy Mcars of that town. He lived
there during the carly years of his life
and apprenticed himself to the trade of
sign painting, which occupation he follow
Cd with great success, being an expert
workman.
lie was married at Swanton May s, 1898,
TO Miss Sylvia Ann Merrick. They had
therefore been married nearly "a years and
were doubtless the Oldest married couple
IN the city, and perhaps in the State Two
sons were born to them, one of whom
died In early childhood, the other being
George c. Mears. who resides in Glouces-
yer, Mass. lie also leaves two sisters and
q brother besides several grandchildren
Mr. and Mrs. Mears came hero to reside
ABOUT AZ years ago. having previously
hVed in Swanton. st. Adams and Jericho.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-04-17
TWO PRISONERS SENTENCED.

Rutland, April 1.-two State prisoners
were sentenced to the House Of Correction
In the county court by Judge John II. Wat
son this morning. The entire day was con-
sumed with court cases and quite a batch
OF business was cleared up.
George Clark. who pleaded guilty March
to charge of stealing from the freight
house hides belonging to Caleb p. Buffum,
was sentenced to not more than Is nor
rectioii
The Judge sentenced Richard Warner to
not less than IS nor more than a months
at the House Of Correction for maliciously
destroying property. Warner was found
guilty by jury April 10 Of cutting up
harnesses and horse blankets belonging to
his employer at Mount Holly.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-04-17
MILK CONTRACT IN COURT,
Peter Bushy Claims That 1eb Duell
Broke It.

city court was occupied all day Tues-
oay with civil suit involving $50. The
case is that of Peter Bushy VS.. Zeb DuelJ
ana Is an action Of special assumpsit and
breach of contract
Inc plaintiff claims that the defendant
agreed to furnish him milk for a period OF
one year from April I, 1901. He did so
until 81. Patrick's day last, when the con-
tract was discontinued. The defendant
claims that he had "A right to stop deliver
ing mix upon giving the plaintiff a two
weeks notice. Such a notice he claimed
was given in January. A number of wit.
nesses were examined and the case con.
tinued until next Tuesday morning at
o clock for further testimony.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-04-17

species, and was brought here from Wash.
iigttn by "a Z. Walton when congress
man. He placed one in his own yard ana
the otl,er was given the county. Several
People have taken small shoots to replant.
CHANGE IN RAILROAD OFFICIALS.
Daniel II. Johnson, who formerly cccu-
Pied an office in the Clement building in
Kutlsnd as claim agent for the Rutland
railroad, has gone to Chicago to represent
tho company in that city, says the News.
The business forme hancled by MIR.
johnson Is now transacting in the Of
flco Of Assistant Freight Agent F. Z.
Goodwin
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-04-17
TWO SMALL CIVIL SUITS
Only Little Business Done in CITY
Court Yesterdav

Two civil suits involving small amounts
were disposed of yesterday in city court.
In the case Of the Green Mountain Junk
Co VS.. j. w. Agneu JUDGMENT was rem
dcred for the plaintiff t. recover damages
OF ssl1 and costs of 81 g. An appeal was
taken and tail WAS fixed at $50
ne case OF James Lang KS. John S-
H'ui'ds was an action of assunpsit, the sr.c-
cal count being breach of contract. n
appeared that Simonds was a party to a
Joint lease of tenement n Battery street
and that the conditions of the lease were
not fulfilled The plaintiff was AWARDED
damages of s3Sj0 and costs Of ss.71.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-04-17
The GOVernOrShip
Which Candidate is Ahead 2

In some sections of the State MCCULLOUGH
seems to be making clean sweep. while
In Others the sentiment is all for Proctor.
and still in others, Clement has host of
friends. There are various opinions as to
the final outcome, but of one thing all arc
agreed; that as a spring tonic and blood
Bakers Mandrake Bitters are far
away in the lead of any competitor. Sold
in liquid, or tablets by all dealers in medi.
cines at Is cents
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-04-17
OFFICERS OF BURLINGTON COM
MANDERY.

The annual conclave of Burlington Com
mandeiy, knights Templar was held las
eN enirg. The following officers were elect
ed and installed by Past Commander l.. c
Grant:
Eminent commander-J. NJ Clarke.
Generalissimo-C. A. Barber
Captain general-E A. Brodie.
Prelate-G. w. Lowrey.
Treasurer-S. Story, Jr.
Rscorder-C. n. Jones.
eeIieI warden-C. L. soula
Junier warden-A. G. Mansur
Warden-J. Warren Roberts.
Sentinel-Gco II. Whtmorc.
Third guard-Sayles Nichols.
Second glard-Geo. A. Churchill.
First Euard-Geo, II. Morse.
Standard bearer-Albert Killam.
Sword bearer-D. c. Barber.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-04-17
SMALL. POX NEARLY ExTERMIN.
ATED.

Waterbury, April 16-Or. d. d. Grout,
health officer for Waterbury. makes the
statement that there are now no cases of
small pox in town. There have been only
two cases, one of which Is out Of quaran-
tine and 1t In expected that the other one
w;ll be out of quarantine Thursday. The
pest house has been disinfectcd, and the
house in which another case has been
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-04-17
N. p. o. p. CONVENTION.

Montpelier April l6,-.The Now England
Order Of Protection WIN hold les urnusl
convention in this city newt Tuesday afssr-
noon in G. A. r. hall. The regular b,,si-
and al o'clock Lanr;et is to be given
The degrees will be worked bv the st.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-04-17
ADVERTISED LETTER.
WOMEN'S LIST.

List OF unclaimed letters remaining in
the Burlington post office for the week
ending April 10, 1902:
WOMEN'S LIST
Mrs. Benjamin Butler Madame Della
Chaperd, Mrs. Cora Ford, Miss Fannie T.
Fitch, Mrs Mary Johnson. Miss Mary LIB
bic. Miss Jennie Massicotts. Mrs. Belle
Parsons. Mrs. Rollln Parker Miss Helen
Simmons. Miss Rosie Toal, Miss Rosaua
Tarbarge, Mrs. Sarah An Nemar.
MEMS LIST.
Arthur Adams. Don II. Aldrich. Harry
Archibald, John Austin. Donald c. Bryson,
l.. e Bailey d Co. Louis Blain 90, 4.
Carter (2l Secretary Commercial Club,
Harry r. Chiffon, Joseph Delorme. Charles
Edwards, Frank Edwards, Henri Fisher,
Mr. and Mrs Collins Graves, ]. w. Gill,
r. T. Henry, Daniel Hennessey W. \.
Johnston, Master Charlie Powell. L. II.
Newton C9 Mgr. Orth. Albertus Pessy,
Charles 7. Parker CD w. II. Reed William
+. Rowen S, Small, Roy C. Sahins, Jo-
seph b. Thompson, r. Vakali (323), Cal.
Wagner, Charlie Warden, George Warren,
u. s. Brush Holder Co.
------------
To make cows pay. use Sharples Cream
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-04-17
Group.

Chs berlain's Cough
Remedy is a certain cure for
Group and has never been
known to fail.
Given as soon as the child
becomes hoarse, or even after
the croupy cough appears, it
will prevent the attack.
1t is the sole dependence
Of many Thousands of mothers
and never disappoints them.
Price % cents.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-04-17
Oh led.

MEARS In this city April 18th, Ans
hrose 5 Mears, aCed 81 wears.
Funeral from the house Friday alters
noon, at o'clock.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-04-17

To make cows pay, use Sharples Cream
Separators. Book Business Dairying' 6
Cat. 300 free w. Chester, Pa.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-04-17
DIGGING UP A RAKE TREE

DIGGING UP a RAKE TREE.
A Japanese shrub tree. which has been
growing a long time in the county court
Eouse yard In Montpelier, is beiSg dug up
in oIder that the grounds car be graded
says the Argus. This tree IL Ct a rare
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-04-17

C. w. Bradley, the oldest living e.,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-04-17

List OF unclaimed letters remaining in
the Burlington post Office for the week
ending April 10, 1902:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-04-17
STRUCK DY An XEuTNH

George a Rogers, ersveliing salcsn, an
Tor the Dstro't white Lead company. was
struck by the engine OF the narrow gauge
train Friday morning Ut Brattlsboro ana
narrowly escaped serious injury. He WIS
walking on the Narrow gauge track, which
he supposed was not In r.e, and though he
heard the engine whistle, thought 1t was
on the hrond gaIce until he xxa u ID rac,c b..
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-04-17

PLAN LONG BICYCLE TRIP.
Fifteen Young men met In the rlorencc
Memorial library Of Ludlow Tuesday even
inc TO make plsns fer bicycle trip on or
about tho 18TH 1T June, says the Tribune
York city and perhaps from there TO Nova
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-07-06

Imam Emperor likes to meet representative for
reigners and to discuss great questions with
them. This he did when Cecil Rhodes traced
Ffhe Cape to Cairo line on the map and laid
The foundation of a strong friendship In the
same spirit the Emperor singled out Mr.. Cham
berlain on his last visit to England the most
snteresting English statesman.
The American millionaire is playing a great
CART in European affairs when he confers first
with Edward VII and then with the German
Emperor and is ready TO give a personal guar
,antee TO the Admiralty that Britain shall con-
'tinue to rule the waves.
Professor William Libbley is resting in Lon
don before returning to Princeton in the
autumn He has made remarkable journeys
. east of the Jordan and south Of the Dead Sea
discovered the ruined city many travellers have
been attempting 10 find. He successful in
'photographing the picturesque ruins and scenes
of desolation, and interested himself deeply in
the controversial question respecting the level
Of the Dead Sea. He has formed definite plan
for determining whether the water of the Dead
Sea is rising or falling and is anxious to obtain
the cooperation of explorers and learned bodies
in carrying il out.
General Wheeler will remain in England sew
eral weeks. and Lieutenant Governor Woodruff
will enjoy riverside life at Henley next week
Both the Campania and the St. Paul are TAX
out full loads of passengers TO America to-day,
INCLUDING many disappointed coronation tour
lists. The incoming steamers are also crowded
with Americans, who deliberately avoided the
coronation. I. N. F.