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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-07-24
GEORGE BILLS ESTATE

GEORGE BILLS ESTATE.
STATE OF VERMONT. District OF Chit
Tie Honorable the Probate Court for
tho District OF Chittenden.
To the heirs and ali persons interested
in the estate of George Bills, late of Bur-
GREETING:
Whereas, application hath been made to
writing by the executor of the last will
and testament Of George Bills, late OF
burlington, In said district, deceased pray.
ing for license and authority to sell
the whole of the real estate of said de-
would be beneficial to the heirs and all
persons Interested in the estate of said
deceased; to sell the whole of the real
same into money, to pay the debts and
charges OF administration. setting forth
therein the debts due from said deceased,
the charges of administration the amount
of personal estate and the situation of the
real estate
And bringing into court the consent and
appreciation in writing, of all the heirs TO
said estate residing in this State. and
setting forth the situation of the real
Whereupon, the said court appointed
and assigned the 18th day of August
1902 at the Probate Court rooms, in
said District, to hear and decide upon said
application and petition; and ordered
public notice thereof be given to all per-
sons interested therein. by publishing said
order. together with tho time and place Of
hearing, three weeks successfully, In tho
Burlington Weekly Free Press. a newspn-
per which circulates in the neighborhood
OF those persons interested in said estate.
all OF which publications shall be previous
to the day assigned for hearing.
Therefore you are hereby notified to APP
pear before said Court, at the time and
place assigned. then and there, in said
court to make your objections to the
granting Of such a license, II you see
cause.
Given under my hand at the Probate
Court rooms this 24th day Of July 14o2.
MARCELLuS a. BINGHAM.
4w3t Judge.
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ROCHESTER

Mr.. Brownson was home over Sunday
Charles Hulett was in Brandon last week
Mrs. William Baker is spending Il few
days in Bethel.-Mrs. Frank McGibncy and
children have returned from a visit to
Bethel.-H. II. Cushman Is in Middebury.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clark Kidder were in Roy
alton over Sunday.-At the ball game here
last Saturday between the Randolphs and
Rochesters the home team won by a score
OF ii to 12-Charles Shaw from Pittsfeld.
Mass. has been In town a few days-Mrs.
Ernest Hulett was at Lake Dunmore last
week-Philander Baker is in Bethel for a
while.-Mrs. Herbert Woods spent SUNDAY
in Bethel.-Miss Alice Whitney from Bran
don has been in town n few days. The
high water Monday night carried off quite
a lot of hay on Henry Giffords meadow -
The ball team expects to go to South Royal
ton to play ball next Saturday-Daisy Miles,
Fanny Lafram and Mabel Smith have gone
to Rutland TO attend the summer school
Rollin kidder has been in town trying to
find house to buy.--John Upper and
Crosby Martin were in Brattleboro Mon
day.-Ethel Tower and Nellie Mcpherson
have gone to Brcadloaf Inn for the sum-
mer.-Grace Cook was in Stockbridge last
week,-The Misses Tilden, who have been
at the old home for a few weeks, departed
Tuesday.
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WARREN,

George Elliott was in Mortified one day
last week.,P j. Greenwood has sister
from Providence, r. l., visiting hm.-Miss
Grace Joslyn of Waitsfleld is giving music
lessons In town-Gerald Campbell lost
horse recently.-Mr. Averll of Barre spent
several days at f. A. Williams's the past
week.-Farmers have commenced haying
but are having a discouraging time. as it
rains nearly every day.. Corliss is run
ming the skimming station now and things
seem to be going about right at the
creamery.
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TATRO's ESTATE. Bur-
IINGTON

STATE OF VERMONT. the Probate
Court for the District OF Chittenden:
To all persons Interested in tho estats
or christine Tatro. late of Burlington.
In said district. deceased,
GREETING:
WHEREAS. said Court has assigned the
18th day Of August next for the
settlement Of the account of the executor
OF the last will and testament of Christine
Tatro. late of said burlington, and for a
decree of the residue of said estate to
the lawful claimants of the same. and or
dcred that public notice thereof be given
to all persons interested in said estate bv
publishing this order three weeks success.
siveiy previous 70 the day assigned, in tho
burlington Weekly Free Press, a news
paper published In said district
Therefore, you are hereby notified to an
pear at tho Probate Court rooms in Bur-
lineton, Vt, 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. leeatees and lawful
claimants of said residue
Given under my hand. this 18th day Of
July, 1902.
MARCELLUs A. BINGHAM.
4W5t Judge.
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LAW SUIT AT oGDENsBURa.

Ogdensburg. N. Y, July 23,-The Black
Lake Fish and Gun club has Instituted p o.
ceedings against the Black Lake Bridge
company, which is constructing a steel
bridge across Black Lake. to compel the
elevation OF the bridge so as not To obstruct
navigation. All work Is stopped pending
proceedings The Fish and Game club ha s
among it's membership many owners of
club houses and summer homes along the
lake who demand navigation privileges for
steamboats, and sail yachts.
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EAST RANDOLPH.

Grover Osgood, who has been working
for L. S. Hall, has hired out to W. A. Gift
ford for a short time.--Jehlal Bennett 5
family, MIR. and Mrs. Myron Wasburn and
several relatives, made up a party for a
picnic to Williamstown Springs last week
George Bussell's many friends are
sorry to learn that he is again ill.-F. G.
Sprague and daughter, Ruth, visited in
Woodstock from last Friday until Monday
If
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NORTHFIELD.

The Fred A. Jones dry goods store was
sold to Il. F. Field of Somerville, Mass,
tuesday forenoon. Mr.. Jones retires from
the business in order to engage in work
that will require him to be in tho open
air. His health has been somewhat impair
ed OF late. Mr.. Field. the new proprietor
is native of Mortified and began his first
work as clerk in one of the stores of this
village. For some years past he has been
engaged In dry goods business in Massa-
chusetts.
Patrick German, a resident of this town
FOR many years. died last week at his home
IN Montana of consumption His wife, for
merly Miss Anne Clifford, Is report ed
critically Ill with pneumonia. Mr.. Germans
remains were buried In the Weat
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BRAINTREE.

Mrs. Celia Archer, who has been visit
ing in burlington for a few days. has re-
turned home.-Miss Bernice Clough Of New
York is visiting her grandmother. Mrs
Samuel Spear.-Miss Irene Cady of Bur
lington is visiting friends in town.-Mr
and Mrs. George Nichols are rejoicing
over the birth of son.-W. w. Baldwin
is having constructed his summer home
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WATERBURY,,

George w. Morse and his wife while
driving a spirited horse in his new buggy
Wednesday night escaped what ordinarily
would have been very serious accident.
On the Duxbury side Of the river while
making turn on uneven ground a quick
movement Of the horse overturned the car
riage and they were thrown to the ground
They were both more or less bruised but
not seriously The horse ran home, a dis
lance of about a mile. No very serious
damage was done to the bike.
Miles Godfrey who is at work for G. r.
Evans was quite seriously disabled Friday
morning while leading COW. The COW in
fighting flies threw her head around strik-
ing the young man In the jaw with such
force that it was at first thought his neck
was broken. The doctors, however see no
reason why he will not fully recover. He
is at present being cared for at G. Is.
Evanss hotel
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Tor sale.

FOR SALE by ]. E. Hunt, the bargain
finder of Essex Junction, a farm Of 400
acres, will keep Is cows summer and
winter. meadow quite smooth, strong
soil, cuts the best of hay. running water.
buildings in fair repair. silo good neigh
bors. near stage road will warrant 100, 900
feet of spruce lumber and 1900 cords Of
wood, only four miles from Jonesville.
VT, cash market for lumber and wood,
a good outfit of farming tools Price FOR
all with hay put in the barn, 81 800. Terms
$500 cash or good security, balance 500
per year. 4,w2t.
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FAYSTON

Mrs. George Kew's sister Mrs c. d.
Thompson. and son Clyde of Sufield,
Conn, will spend the remainder of this
month with her.--The Ladies' Aid met re-
Gently with Mesdames A. D. and F. y.
Bragg. About 80 were present: a good col
lection was taken, refreshments served,
and fine time enjoyed by all.-Mrs. +. A.
Bragg and daughter Anna visited at sgd
ney Atkins's In Moretown Saturday.
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EAST R0XBURY.

Mrs. d. l.. Buck spent several days last
week with her parents in Brookhed.-
Frank Pearsons from North Berwick,
Maine, spent several days with friends
here last week.-Mrs.. Wallace u. Smith
from Portsmouth, n. H.. is visiting friends
in this plaCe.-Mr. and Mrs r. e Allen
have boarders from Lynn. Mass.-Miss
Rnby Wardner was given surprise party
July 10th, in honor Of her ninth birthday
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RANDOLPH CENTRE.

Willard Holman is at work for his uncle,
Harris Holman. through haying.-Noah
Clarks youngest daughter is with her for a
few weeks.-W. Smith lost a horse last
week, the cause of death being unknown
Miss Lillian Knowlton and her friend
Miss Hayes, called on Mabel Tracy last
week.--H. NJ. Flint has Charles Ravels Of
burlington to work for him. Mr.. Flint Is
repairing his barn.-Earl Rogers Is at work
for Willis Smith.
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SOUTH WOODBURY.,

Mrs. Coolidge conducted the service last
sunday evening In the absence Of the
Kew. Mr.. Cooledge.-Mrs. b. II. Wells OF
Barre is stopping at Frank Batchelders
-Glec Lilley is to attend the summer
school at st. Johnsbury. John Tebbitts
sustained a slight shock last Sunday morn
ins.-The relatives Of Mrs. f. T. Carr at
tended her funeral last Saturday, which
took place at her late home in East Mont
pelier. She was the daughter of the Rev.
Iimri Wheeler.-Leroy Burnham was up
from Montpelier over Sunday.-The Plain
held cottage is open for the season.
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CALAIS,

Mr.. and Mrs. G. F. Lander, and DR.. and
Mrs f. j. Gale are at Caspian Lake at
W. l.. Peirce's cottage.-John Slayton has
returned home sick from y. D. Lambs
markell. N. Bliss died last Thursday
morning and was buried Saturday after
noon, aged 10 years. He leaves one
daughter, Mrs. w. d. Peck. He had been
i'll several years.
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FOUR TEACHERS MURDEREp.

Washington. July 23.-The war depart
ment to-day received the following cable
gram regarding the school teachers miss
ing from Cebu since June 10: John b.
Wells. Providence, r. l.. and cousin. Louis
A. Thomas, same address; Ernest Heger
Cincinnati. Ohio; Clyde A. France, Bera,
Ohio. missing in Cebu, murdered by Ia
drones. Bodies recovered. Leader OF MUIR
derers killed, eight others captured by the
constabulary."
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NOTICE.,

is hereby given that all legal outstanding
town orders issued on the treasurer of the
town OF Huntington, prior to March l. 1902,
must be presented for payment at my Of
flee in said Huntington on or before Sep
TENDER /, 1902 after which said last men
toned date, interest will cease on said or
ders.
JOHN FARGO. Town Treasurer.
Huntington VT, July II, 1902. 3,w3t
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PLAlNFIELO

Ezekiel Skinner raised enough money by
subscription to purchase a horse to take
the place of the one recently lost by DR..
Gale They also presented him with a
buggy and harness.-Mr. and Mrs. Hans
Frederickson and party Of young ladies are
spending the week at the Plainhed cot
tage on the shore of Sabn pond in Wood
bury.-The Green Mountain club are camp
ing in Groton.
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SOUTH ROYALTON.

Mrs. Bertha Burridge IL visiting at
Charles Smiths-Miss Lizzie Kimball Is
at her sisters, Mrs. w. E Webster s-Miss
Sofa Ward Is at home from the Normal
school at Fitchburg, Mass. She graduated
at that institution-Bernie Cowen is at
home from Hartford. Conn.-Dr. d. L.,
Burnett was in Pittsfe1 on a professional
visit on Tuesday of laA Week.-Mrs. Ger
Gude Leisure is in Hanover, N. H.-Miss
woodward OF Illinois Is visiting her cousin,
Is. G.. Woodworth.-Miss Gertrude Brow
nell Is doing table work at the Orange
county hotel at Chelsea.--A. i. Woodwork
celebrated his birthday on Monday. He
Was SO years old.-State's Attorney G. f.
Iarbell il ill.-Frank Shirlock had two
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1ntiCe.

NOTICE how little 1T costs to tell thou
sands of readers in many towns of YER
mont what you have to sell or what you
wish to buy Advertise in the Free Press
and you will get replies to your adver-
tise1lent. 37wtf
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Ens1.

- - - - - - -,
CERTIFICATE NO. $40 for GO shares capl-
tai stock of the Burlington Gas Light
Co.. issued to me January 81, 1854, has
been lost. Any person finding the same
will please deliver to Burlington Gas
Light Co., Burlington, VT. Narcisse II.
Denis, Philadelphia, July ], 1900.
1,w5t.
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V1a1lted.

GIRL able to do good plain cooking want
cd. Convenient kitchen with hot and
cold water and cool, pleasant room. Fam
lily washing and ironing done at laundry.
Address with reference, Mrs. Howe, Ce-
dar Beach, Burlington, VT. 1H,d&wtf
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CABINET MAKERS In hour Builders
Finish mill near Boston. Address with
age, experience and wages expected
L." Free Press office. ITS, 6t.S wit
STOCK CUTTERS for molders in 9 hour
Builders Finish mill near Boston. Adj
dress with age, experience and wages
expected, IT," Free Press office.
176, 6t& wit.
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Spents dUa,Itcd.

GOOD CANVASSERS either sex) to sell
latest pictures of Pope Leo in colors.
Sells to every Catholic family. Write for
territory quick. Address: Universal Mfg.
Co.. Pittsburg, Pa. 4w,1t
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ESTATE OF HIRAM WALKER OF
BURLINGTON

We. the subscribers. having been APP
pointed by the Honorable the Probate
Court TOT the Dlstrlct or Chlttenden,
commissioners to receive, examine and
adjust the claims and demands OF all per-
sons against the estate OF Hiram Walker
late of burlington. in said district
deceased. and also all claims and demands
exhibited in offset thereto; and six months
from the day OF tho date hereof being as
lowed by said Court for that purpose, we
do therefore hereby give notice that we will
attend to the duties Of our appointment at
the Office OF F.. NJ. Horton, In burlington,
in said district on the third Tuesdays Of
August and January next at 10 o'clock
a. m, on each OF said days.
Dated this 2lst day of July, 1902.
J. j. FLYNN.
Ia NJ. HORTON.
4w3t. Commissioners.
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NO coNGREssMAN NOMINATED.

Salem, O., July 2.-The eighteenth Ohio
district republican congressional conven-
ton adjourned tonight after taking 30
ballots without nominating successor to
Congressman r. W. Taylor. The conven-
ton will reconvene in the morning.
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new limo OF games and sports will be pre-
scnted, making II day to be eagerly look
ed forward to by all the young people and
by not few Of the older ones.--Mrs. John
Barber is visiting friends in Canada for
few weeks,
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GOT &H 900
BODY IN A GRAIN SACK.

New York, July 23--The body of man
with the throat cut from ear to ear was
found tonight tied UP in an old grain sack
close to the shore at Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.
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1hale Ae1p d1antsd.

MOLDER on 5-head Woods
molder, builders finish, mill near Bos-
ton, 8 hour day, steady work. Address
with age. experience and wages expect
ed. d." Free Press office.
176, 6t.&w1t.
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ARMY ORDER.

Capt. Charles j. Bailey artillery corps
is detailed as member OF the Torpedo
Board at Fort Totten, Long Island.
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Tntntrrs.

OWNERS OF FARMS who wish to hire
help or to sell farm should use this col
umn. Nearly 5000 copies of this paper are
sold every issue and your advertisement
would be read by many possible buyers.
B7,wtf
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Teeth Extracted
Absolutely Without Pair

HDSoIutoIy WWhoUy Pam.
The only Office in Burlington where Won
can get teeth extracted without a particle
OF rain without taking gas. My method ia
used by no other person. No pain: no
danger: no after effects.
DR.. L. HAZEN,
ONCE 1E Pine street, Burlington, VI
Office hours 10 to 3. z to
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ESTATE OF MARY ELIZA GOLD OF
CHARLOTTE

CHARLOTTE
We. the subscribers. having been mp
pointed by tho Honorable the Probate
Court for the District of Chittenden, COM
missioners to receive examine and adjust
the claims and demands OF all persons
against the estate OF Mary Eliza Gold
late of Charlotte. In said district de
ceased. and also all claims and demands
exhibited in offset thereto and six months
from the day OF the date hereof being al
lowed by said court for that purpose, Ne
DO therefore hereby give notice that We
will attend to the duties OF our appoint
ment at the probate office. in the city OF
in said district on the third
OF September and January next
at 10 o'clock a. m. on each OF said days.
Dated this 2lst day of July. 1902
w. w. HIGBEE.
T.. IL. POWELL,
4w3t Commits sioners.
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HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, including
small square piano for sale cheap, DO
Pearl street. 4w1t
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ESTATE OF EMILY J. STANNARD OF
BURLINGTON.

We, the subscribers, having been ap-
pointed by the Honorable the Probate
Court for the district of Chittenden, COM
m ssioners to receive, examine and adjust
the claims and demands OF all persons
of Burlington, in said district deceased.
and also all claims and demands exhibited
IN offset thereto; and six months from
by said court for that purpose. we do
therefore hereby give notice that We Will
attend to the duties OF our appointment
ut the office OF II. s. Peck on College
street, In burlington. In said district on
the second Wednesdays OF September and
January next, at 10 o'clock a m. on each
Of said days.
Dated this nth day OF July, 1902.
T. 5, PECK,
A. G. WHIT'TEMORE.
4,w3t. Commissioners.
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o'clock. Burial will be in the Catholic
cemetery. The lad died Tuesday evening
after an Illness Of five days with rheumatic
fever His father is at present visiting in
Ireland.
F. w. Morse. general passenger agent Of
the Montpelier & Wells River railroad. is
In Boston on a brief business trip.
Misses Anna and Mary Costello Of Den
YER, Col. are visiting relatives in Montpel-
Ter and Moretown.
Misses lola ID. Hill and Blanche Whit
comb went yesterday to Fairlee to camp
week on the shore Of Lake Morey.
l.. y. Gleason went to New York on We'd
nesday to attend furniture exhibition.
Miss Estelle Lewis Of Burlington Is en-
ployed at the central telephone exchange
during the Illness Of one OF the operators.
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BARRE.

E. l.. Scott, acting for States Attorney
G. A. Hoar. returned Sunday night from
Marshfeld, where he investigated the
shooting Of Homer Duke, the seven-year-
old son Of Forest Duke So far as can be
learned the shooting was purely accidental.
The reason that Fred Brown and the other
two boys who were with him did not tell
OF the accident was because they feared
punishment Fred Brown, a 13-year-old
boy. said the rife was In his hands at the
time of the shooting. No arrests have
been made.
DR.. w. F. Gilman superintendent Of the
Barre Emergency hospital. purchased Mon
day of Mr.. and Mrs. r. j. Sawyer their
interest in the institution, and the hospital
will be conducted by Dr. Gilman. Mr.. Saw
yer intends to locate in Barre for business.
Mr.. and Mrs Edmund G. Mitchell re-
turned Sunday from New York city. where
they were married Saturday afternoon at
Grace Church. by the Rev. Nelson Poe
caery, assistant pastor of the church. Tho
bride was Miss Dora Mildred Mudgett, cid
est daughter Of Charles A. Midget of
Summer street, and a popular young lady.
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BIG TRAIN ROBBERY.

Eagle Pass. Tex, July 23-The Mexican
Central passenger train was robbed near
Bermijllo last night by two men supposed
to be Americans. 1t is reported large
amount was secured. The robbers escaped
GOT 81. 900.
FL Paso Tex, July GA Chihuahua.
Mexico, despatch reports the robbery Of
the Wells Fargo express car on the north
bound Mexican Central train yesterday
morning Of $4,000 Three Americans are
said to have held up the passengers and
looted the SAFE
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ONE CENT
WORD.

Advertising in this column one cent q
word, each insertion Copy may be changed
every week. Cash in advance required
No advertisement taken which Is less than
twelve words, two lines. Special terms to
advertisers using from 20 to 1000 lines
within twelve consecutive months.
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Moonlight excursion. See ad. on page s