Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-09-18


the expense of putting in the track. The
brisbane field is large enough to accommo-
date fair II Bellows Falls ever decided
to hold one; IL is comparatively level ana
easy of access. Judging from present in
dications track Is bound to come, and
not in the distant future either.-Bellows
Falls Times.
FORMER RUTLAND MAN ARRESTED.
Chester Farmenter, who lived in Rut-
land several years and Is well known,
especially among insurance men, Is under
arrest with several other men, for obtain
ing money under false pretenses in con-
necton with an insurance policy issued by
a concern known as the Inter Ocean Fire
Insurance company of Chicago. for which
he was an underwater. Parmenter was
an insurance agent for several years In
Rutland and he married a Rutland wo-
man. He was employed for time at the
local postoilice under Postmaster futile.
He was later secretary of the New Eng
land Fire Insurance company which is now
defunCt. Parmenter was the founder of
the old Rutland Insurance company with
which several prominent local business
men became connected, much to their sor-
row. This company failed in 1891 and Par
menter left town about the same time. Tho
following clipping from a prominent in
surance journal explains the situation
Parmenter is now in: THE notorious In
ter-Ocean Fire Insurance policy of Chi
Cago is in trouble at last. IT has refused
to pay a claim on one of its usual pac-
cadillos, and warrants have been sworn
out for the underwriters and the adjuster
who handled the loss, he being held as all
accessory after the fact. Three sets of
warrants were issued for conspiracy to
obtain money under false pretenses, for
conducting a confidence game, and for do
ing business as a corporation without legal
nj of hy
state. Chester Parmentcr, formerly con-
nected with insurance companies in Rut-
land. VT, upon the reputation of which
he still trades is the underwater and only
hacker of the concern, Arthur J. Vaughn,
a board of trade speculator who was as
sociatcd with him at the start claiming to
have withdrawn. The warrants were
sworn out by Mrs. Annie Marcinak, "A
south Chicago woman, who had 5000 i'm
lntcr-Occan policies. but the settlement
of whose loss was refused on the claim
that the conditions of the policy had not
been compiled with" -Rutland News.
COUPLE DESERT THEIR CHILDREN.
Much excitement has been caused in
Florence. n village in the town of Pitts
ford, by the disappearance Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Seldom Hail. The couple left nearly three
weeks ago. saying that they would be gone
only q day or two They left their two
children with Mrs. Halls father, with
whom they mad been residing but they
left no money to pay for the care of the
children and the old man is in such poor
circumstances that he cannot afford to
care for them without pay. Where the
couple went is a mystery. as they left no
word with anyone regarding their inten-
tions. The town authorities will come to
the assistance of the old man and the chill
dren if the parents do not put in an ap-
pearance within a day or two. Meanwhile
neighbors have contributed food enough
to carry the family along until some other
provision is made for them.-St Albaus
Messenger.
REV. II. Fl. WHITE A CANDIDATE FOR
CHAPLAIN OF THE HOUSE.
The Rev. H. II. White of Whiting is
being mentioned for the position of chap
lain of the Vermont house of representa-
tives at the coming session. He was a
candidate two years ago but withdrew
from the race, He has been pastor of the
Baptist Church of Whiting over two years
and is we'll known throughout Addison
county. Represen alive elect f. S. Need
ham of Whiting is sending ont the follow
ing letter to his fellow members: LAS a
member of the house representatives for
the coming session | take pleasure in pres
entng to you for your active support the
name Of the Rev. II. II. White of Whiting
as chaplain of the House. | am PERSONAL
lY acquainted with Mr. White and believe
If rot otherwise interested or pledged, You
will make no mistake in helping him.
CLEMENT AIDS THE MASONS.
1t is understood that Percival w. Gle
ment has given to the Rutland Masonic as
socation check for a large amount.
While the members of the association will
not give out what the exact amount is,
yet it is understood to be in the vicinity Of
500. MI. Clement. being member of the
fraternity, gave this money to apply on
the building fund from which the new
temple on Washington street was erected.
CASTLETON NORMAL SCHOOL OPEN.
The State Normal school Mt Castleton
Ireopened Sept. ., with a large enrolment
! of students. The following is the corps
Of teachers: Principal Philip r. Leavcn-
worth; Miss Gertrude T.. Cornish. gra-
duate of Middlcbury college. who enters
upon her second years work here; Miss
Grace +. burlington of Adamsville, Mass.
graduate of Smith college. who makes n
special study of English; Raymond Nc
Farland who succeeds Miss NJ. Grace Pot
| ter Miss Burlington takes the place of
Miss Gertrude f. Darling, resigned, The
| litter has high position in a school in
Honolulu, II. /. The corps of instructors
! in the Training school is: Miss Althea T..
| Hyde of Hammond, n. Y, principal; Miss
Mai MacNeile, intermediate department;
Mrs. John l. Fennell, grammar depart
ment.-Rutland News.
CALEDONIA COUNTY DOCTORS OR
CAME.
Some of the doctors of Caledonia county
met in st. Johnsbury Monday Sept s. to
organize county society to affiliate with
the State Medical society. There are &C
physicians in the county and the success
of such an organization is assured ON
GERS were elected as follows: President,
DR.. l.. w. Hubbard, Lyndon; vice pre- j.
dent, DR.. o. Il. Carter, Danvillo;
tary, DR.. w. j. Aldrich, St. Jonl 81;
treasurer, DR.. j. M Gibson, Alt...Ire
Falls; board OF censors, DR.. S. ~ East
man, Groton. Dr. S. f. Darling, Hard
wick. DR.. j. e. Hartshorn, ST Johnsbury
DR.. d, c. Ilawley Of Burlington was pres
ent Monday to aid in the organization of
the society. Adjournment was made until
September 30, when the organization will
be completed.-St Johnsbury Republican.
A POMFRET FARMER KILLED.
Orlando Warren farmer living in Pom
fret, was killed Sept while chopping in
the woods ty the falling Of a tree upon
him. He was crushed into the loose earth
SO that the use of shovels was necessary
to extrcate him. He was dead when
taken out.
DRUGGISTS TO MEET AT ST. JOHNS
BURY.
The State board OF pharmacy will meet
at White River Junction October !, and