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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-29

Mrs. ID. j. Witt this afternoon en-
tertained a party of her lady friends
at birthday party.
Mrs. II. Il. Perry last evening en-
tertained party of friends at her
home, $50 Sixteenth street. the affair
being in the nature of farewell to
f. c. Harris. who departs this evening
for Kansas City.
Mrs. Joseph Dietz, 1856 Fifth ave
nue., Tuesday evening was pleasantly
SURPRISED l'y n party of about thirty
of her lady friends who came to re-
mind Ler of h - birthday, bringing
with them a handsome rocker as Il
sligi1t token of esteem.
James knowlton yesterday enter
tanned at dinner at the Rock Island
house a party of friends composed
of the Misses Claire. Bessie md Agnes
Gilmore. Miss Luella Spurck, the lat
ter of Peoria. and w. \. Rosenfield,
Oscar Schmidt and j. T. Stafford.
a number of Rock Island young
PCOBiC ldSt diiSntlCh
ing party given under the auspices of
the Salt club at Library hall, Daven-
port.
Rev. o. H. Bailey. of Clinton, Iowa:
Edward Howard and Mrs. J. w. Peter
son, of Lamont, Iowa, and Miss Jennie
Leland were the guests at the home
of Lewis Guldenzopf last evening.
Elder and Mrs. Peterson having re-
turned recently from mission in
the South Sea islands, near Austria
liza. made them doubly interesting.
Mrs. Peterson favored the company
with several songs and remarks in
the native tongue. Rev. Bailey added
mirth to the occasion with his original
stories. Miss Leland also rendered n
few selections on her guitar. Then
the gramaphone was brought into
service under the management of Mr.
Guldenzopf- The evening was passed
most pleasantly.
The pupils of Browns Business col
lege last evening held their annual
social and entertainment at the col
lege rooms in the Masonic temple.
The quarters were Hastily decorated
in the college colors, red and green,
and the motto of the present class,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-29

flee he is leaving Judge Adams will
tice of law in this city.
New County Judge
T. L. Parmenter, who succeeds to
the office of county Judge, is particu-
larly well fitted for the position, be-
ing man of ripe experience as pri-
vate practitioner, as prosecuting at
torney for the state and in the semi
judicial capacity of master in chan
Gerry.
Mr. Parmenter was born in Anda-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-29
SOCIAL DOINGS.

tertained a party of her lady friends
at birthday party.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-29

Mrs. II. b. Perry last evening en-
tertained a party of friends at her
home. $50 Sixteenth street. the affair
being in the nature of farewell to
f. c. Harris. who departs this evening
for Kansas City.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-05-29
SOPHIA LADAMS ESTATE.
STATE OF VERMONT, District Of Chi,
tenden. SIS.

STATE OF VERMONT, District Of Chit
tenden. SIS.
The Honorable the Probate Court for the
District OF Chittenden.
in the estate of Sophia I.adam, late OF
Colchester in said district deceased
GREETtNG:
Whereas, application hath been made to
this court in writing, by the administrator
of the estate of Sophia Lsdam, pray
sell the Whole of the real estate
court. that it would he beneficial
to tho heirs and all persons interest
ed in the estate of said deceased, to sell
the whole of the real estate of sAtd de-
ceased, and convert the same into money.
And bringing into court the consent ami
appreciation in writing, Of al tho heirs 70
said estate residing in this state. ard SET
ting forth the situation Of the re al estate.
Whereupon. the said court appointed ana
ASSIGNED the 18th day OF June. 1902 at the
Probate Court rooms, in said district, 10
hear and decide upon said application and
petition. and ordered public notice thereof
to he given 10 all PERSONS interested there
in by publishing said order, together with
the time and place OF hearing three weeks
successfully in the burlington Weekly
Free Press. a newspaper which circulates
in the neiGhborhood OF those persons inter
ested in said estate all which publications.
shall be previous TO the day assigned for
hearing.
Therefore you are hereby notified to APP
rear before said court. at the time and
place assigned, then and there in said
court. to make your elections to the
Given under my hand, at the Probate
Court rooms this 9th day of May. 19G.
MARCELLuS A. BINGHAM,
47.wSt, Judge.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-05-29

ton of John Lynde The subject of the
sermon was 1.-The American Flag; Why do
we honor II and how should we honor IL!
and was delivered by tho Rev. Frances
Kmbal, pastor of the church, assisted IN
the opening services by the Rev. D. Fl.
Strong and the Rev. f. E. Currier.-Men-
orial day will be observed as usual on the
afternoon of the Goth, with appropriate
music and exercises by the school children
and an address by the Rev. f.. j. Ranslow
of Swanton.-Mrs. Laura Atherton OF
Waterbury is visiting relatives In town.
There Is to be n flag raising at the quarry
schoolhouse on the afternoon OF May 10Th
with an address to the pupils of the three
schools by superintendent William c.
White The flag was presented to the
schools last year by Mrs. H. S. Drury OF
the W. X. c., and a handsome pole has
been furnished by James X. Perie Par
ents and citizens of the town are invited
The funeral of William Hanson, an aged
and respected citizen of our town, was held
at his late home on the oath inst. The Rev.
Frances A. Kimball officiating. Mr.. Ham
son was over so years old and had buried
his wife n little moro than year ago. He
leaves two children, DR.. J.. Il. Hanson OF
Barre and Mrs. Clark Stewart OF Berlin
beside number Of grandchildren. Mr..
Hanson was genial kindhearted man and
will be long remembered for his pleasant
words of greeting and his lifelong habit OF
looking on the bright side of things
Those who wish to attend the high school
to be opened here in the fall arc reminded
that none will be accepted as members OF
the school who have not finished the studies
of the public schools. An examination Is
to be held during the week following the
close of the spring term by Supt. William
c. White for those who wish to fintsh the
work of the common school the present
term
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-05-29
FOREIGN NOTES.

Great Britain and Ireland import about
265,CO000o pounds of cheese each year.
Canada supplies about GO per cent. of the
whole.
Thirty years ago the trade coming to
ports of Peru Chile and Bolivia was mon
opolizcd by the British and a few Ameri-
can houses. To-day the Germans have a
monopoly in many branches.
A powerful fan, As inches in diameter,
displacinE 5000 cubic inches of air d
minute and electrically driven, has been
placed in the "tupenny tube" tunnels in
London to improve the ventilation.
A meeting of the Womens Union of the
Church of England Temperance Society de-
plored the lot of 10000 women employed
in drinking bars and urged that barmads
be done away with.
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READING.

Mr. Henson is the guest of his son. DR..
Kinson in Felchvile.-Cair Hammond is i'll
with rheumatic fever.-George Gilbert at
tended the funeral Of his uncle, Mf. Isaac
Glynn at SaXton's River last week.-Mrs..
Gilbert has returned from Saxton's River
and Bellows Falls.-Mrs. Sarah Wardner
was recently called to Cornish. ~ H.. TO
attend the funeral of her sisterin-law,
Mrs Sarah Story.-Ths community was
greatly shocked last week by receiving
Word that Il former resident, Mrs. MclNl-
ma Goddard. widow Of Winchester God
dard lost her life on May u, by being
burned in the Laurention Sanitarum In Ste
Agathe F. @. This building was burned
about two o'clock Wednesday morning and
all escaped excepting Mrs. Goddard. She
was at this place in company with her
niece Mrs ]. Bruce Payne of CRANKY, +.
O., who has been in poor health for some
time. Mrs. Payne was obliged to jump
from a balcony about 10 feet and was un-
conscious for time and also bruised. but
it is hoped that she will rally from the
shock. Mrs Goddard was a resident of
this town the greater part of her life and
was highly esteemed. Her age was about
60 years. She Is survived by brother, G.
NJ. Hoadley and a sister. Miss Jennie n
IHoadley of Felchville. who have the heart
felt sympathy of all.-Much sorrow was
felt in this village on receiving news OF the
death of Mrs. Myrtle Hewlett, wife of Mr.
f. n Hewlett of Brighton, Mass from
pneumonia on May y. The funeral was
held in Springfield their late home, or
Sunday. the Rev Edison Reifsnider of Dan
lvers. Mass, officiating. The burial was ir
the Felchville ccmetery.-Mrs Hewlett is
survived by a husband and two sons, also
a mother Mrs Heath of Woodstock. She
was "A resident OF Felchville for many
years and much sympathy is felt for her
family in their very sad affliction,-Mr
and Mrs Persons visited In Woodstock last
week.-The Rev Edison Reifsnider of Dan
vers, Mass, a former pastor In this place
preached In the Universalist Church last
Sunday evening. Both churches united in
holding Memorial services Sunday morn
ing. Mr.. Banknight preached an excellent
sermon from Judges 5: %. The q. A. r
W. Il. c., |. q. O, +, and Rebekah organ
izations attended. The church was prettily
decorated with flags potted plants and
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-05-29
EAST ROXBURY.

Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Bancroft have moved
to this place from East Calais. They are
living in part of w. o. Prides house Mr..
Bancroft will have charge of the creamery.
Edward Neau was taken to the Insane
Asylum at Waterbury last week.-Mrs..
Fredric Ruiz has two geese that have
Matched 20 goslings this sprng.-Chester
Baker and Ella. oldest daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Clarence Mudgett, wer married in
Montpelier, May ~ by the Rev. n, NJ,
Shaw.-NIr. and Mrs. Cuisine Ruiz and lit
tie daughter Matte were guests at Fredric
Rutzs recently.-The young people OF this
place attended a surprise party given to
Chester Baker last week, but were them
selves more than surprised when Chester
introduced them to his wife, having been
married the day before.-Mrs. Lonnie
Allen from Concord, N. H., was guest at
Fred Blanchard s Sunday.
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FORESTDALE.

Mr.. and Mrs. L. H. Fortier and daughter
are visiting relatives in Proctor.-Mrs. A
S. Newton and Mark Newton are visiting
in Rocester.-Miss Blanche Humphrey re-
turned Thursday to Rouses Point, NJ V
Miss Mamie Shelvey Of Rutland spent Sun.
day with Miss Mary Sherdan.-Mrs. Nick
Pfenning and Mrs. Bert Leonard are ILL.,
Miss Ethel Walton, who has been H. ID
improving. Miss Lizzie Laird gave party
to number of her friends last Friday
evening. 1t being her 10th birthday. Ice
cream and cake were seryed.-Leo Church
Ill spent Sunday IN Rutland.-Joe Bowlb,
of Dunelen, N. j.. visited friends here
this Week.-Mrs. Anna Morrison Of Hart
ford, Conn, Is the guest Of friends here. =
John Smith left Wednesday for New York
city.-Misses Gertrude and Mabelle Sy'
mons have been visiting out of towr
friends.
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high school rendered reception and dance
to the boys of the school Saturday evening
at Union hall in honor of their victory az
Windsor Friday at the annual interschol-
astc meet The boys brought home the
second cup, which was proudly exhibited
Saturday night with the first cup now
owned by the school having been won
three successive years.
The attention Of the board of trade iE
Bellows Falls is solicited in the interest Of
freeing the toll bridge between this placs
and North Wapole. The bridge at this
point is the asst of many former toll
bridges over the Connecticut and the free
ing of it would be an indication of the
progressive spirit of the times that would
be appreciated by many neighboring towns
of which Bellows Falls is the natural BUSH
ness center
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-05-29
WATERBURY,,

G.. Z. Moody has sold his meadow land
on Waterbury river, consisting Of seven
acres to F. c. Evans; consideration $780,
Jess =. Pike has sold to Leonard Hunt
~ the place at Waterbury Center. where
his dwelling house was recently burned;
consideration $3.50
Heman d. Clark has sold to c. c. Hayes
n piece of pasture land for 500. The fruit
on an old apple tree standing on his land
was reserved when the place was decided 30
years ago. and has so remained ever since
James Waites. who has been spending a
few days at his homo In England, has re-
turned
Miss Nettie Straw Of jefferson, Wis, ar
rived in town Saturday and Is to spend
the summer with relatives.
Union Memorial services will be held at
the Methodist CHURCH Friday afternoon at
100. The Rev. J. T. McLucas will deliver
the address. The vestry of the Methodist
Episcopal Church will be open on Friday
at a. M, to permit any one who wishes
to take in flowers. The veterans al e noti-
fled to meet in G. A. r. hall at o'clock.
Tho parade will form on the Congrega-
tional Church square at lis. After the
services at the church the veterans win
hold their services at the cemetery. Music
will be furnished by the Waterbury band.
George Lampman has completed mis- SER
vices as clerk in z. D. Ladds store, and
returned to his home in Jericho.
Mrs. Anton Landt, who has been visit
ing her daughter in Lowell. Mass, has re-
turned.
The Rev. G. n. Kellogg and family of
Morisvile are spending few days at the
home of his brother. the Rev. F. B. Kel-
logg. He has given up his pastorate at the
Congregational Church at Morr1sville,
where he has been for the past seven
years, and with his family is to spend the
summer at Rye Beach, near Portsmouth.
N. II.
The Old Folks concert was given last
evening at the opera house before a large
audience. About $50 was cleared to be used
for the benefit of the cemetery associa-
ton.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-05-29
BRO0KFIELO.

Next Sunday, June 1, will be observed as
Children's day at the Second Congrega-
tonal Church.--Those Interested In pur-
chasing n new carpet for the church. met
Tuesday afternoon at the church parlors
to look over the samples already received
Friday May % a son was born to Mr.
and Mrs. A. Worthiem. and Sunday. May
%, daughter to Mr.. and Mrs. Warren
Williams-Mr. and Mrs Washburn of
Gouldsville called on friends the last Of
he week.--Henry Fullam has moved to his
farm and Wesley Coburn has moved into
Mr.. Fullam's house in the village.
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CABOT.

A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. Seymour
Noyes Of Lower Cabot Sunday morning
A daughter was born to Mr.. and Mrs. w.
y. Lance the 20th.-A. p. Wade, who re-
Gently moved to Moretown, was In town
Saturday night calling on friends.-Mr. and
Mrs, 0. f. Aiken visited the latters faith
er in Coventry last week.-Fred Fisher OF
Barre was In town over Sunday.-The
Memorial services of last Sunday were well
attended, the Grand Army men and Wo-
mems Relief Corps attending In a body.
The sermon was preached by the Rev. d
l.. billiard and was ably and Interestingly
delivered.-Prof. Geo. II. Osgood Of Mont
pelier was in town Saturday night visiting
old friends. and Mrs. b. @. Rogers
were in Boston last week. Mrs Rogers re-
naming for treatment to her foot-Clyde
Collins. fireman on the mail train on the
lake road. was In town over Sunday,-The
Grand Army boys invite all to assist them
In decorating soldiers graves Friday fore.
noon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-05-29
SOUTH WOODBURY..

A. b. Holt is very low and his death Is
expected at any time.-Emma Banks, who
with her husband. Edgar James Banks,
has been in Turkey for the past two years,
has returned and Is visiting her relatives in
town.-There We're no church services last
Sunday. as the pastor and many others at
tended the eMmorial exercises at North
Calais.-John Tebbstts is visiting his par
ents.-Mrs. Charles Wheeler of Hopedale
Mass. is spending few days at her old
home.-Mr. and Mrs. Burt Nelson have re-
turned from Greensboro.-Henry Bailey
has moved n Elmorp
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-05-29
WILLIAMSBURG.

The Gulf Spring House Is TO be opened
for the season under it's new management
with free promenade concert on the even
ing of May both. Music will be furnished
by the band and light refreshments serv-
ed.-Union Memorial services were held in
the universalst Church last Sunday, the
18th inst. The church was tastefully dec
GRATED with flowers, flags and bunting and
the colors OF the Pest and Camp were
placed at the back OF the desk. Music was
by 4 double male Ausrtstts. under drec-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-05-29
MlDDLESEX,

Miss Florence Converse was home from
Seminary hill over Sunday.-The Rev. F. A.
Smith of Waterbury delivered an excellent
lecture on temperance in Holden's hall
Wednesday evening to a fair-sized audi
ense.-Mrs. NJ. W. Miles, Mrs. Ira johnson.
Mrs. Elou Hersey and Miss Grace Has
tinrs visited in Montpelier Friday.-F. B..
Miles and F. L. VIM from Montpelier were
visitors in town Sunday.-Mrs. Mary Nc
Elroy was confined to the house by fitness
several days last week, but is now some
what improved.--H. X. Ward and M. j.
Herbert were in Montpelier to witness a
ball game between Montpelier seminary and
st. Adams high school.-The dance given
by tn /. o. o. Fin Holden's hall Thursday
evening was attended by 40 couples. Mu-
sic was furnished by Chase's orchestra,
and all report a pleasant time.-Miss Ge-
neva Burnham visited in Montpelier over
Sunday.-Miss Mamie Gearen began her
school In Montpelier Monday after an alb
sence of several weeks.-Mrs. c. 7. OAR
ling went Saturday for several weeks
visit with relatives in Hardwick and vi
cinity.-Mrs. Hastings Of WaitsHed visited
her sister. Mrs William Shepard, several
DAYS last week
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-05-29

FOR SAIE-A valuable dairy and fruit
farm, situated eight miles from the city
of Burlington. comprising nearly 200
acres, yearly income nearly 5000 fully
equipped. Live stock consists of ~ cows.
three horses, some calves and pigs. Price
5000; terms easy and immediate pos
session given. j. L. Hunt, Real Estate,
Essex Junction, VT. f,wtf.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-05-29
RUTLAND COUNTY
BRANDON.

Cora Battles and John Leonard, both OF
this town, were married in Ticonderoga
May q.
Miss Annie Walker of Pittsford and
Philip Ricart Of this town were married
in Pittsford Saturday.
c. j. Ormsbee Post, c. A. r., went in
body to the Methodist Episcopal Church
Sunday morning In response TO the invita-
ton Of the Rev. r. l.. Thompson, pastor
of that church.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-05-29
BARRE.

Mary Noyes Whitcomb widow of L. w
Whitcomb, died Thursday night, aged II
years. She had spent all her life with the
exception of two years in Barre. She
leaves two sons. +. N. and H. W. Whit
comb Of this city. The funeral was held
Sunday afternoon at o'clock from her
late home on North Union street
William Hanson of Williamstown father
of DIR. L. w. Hanson of this city, and Mrs
Clark Stewart Of Berlin. died Thursday
night, aged 80 years. The funeral will b.
held Saturday afternoon at her late HON,
at Williamstown.
Miss Violet, a daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs
Alexander Ross Of South Main street, was
married Thursday evening to Leroy r.
Howard by the Rev. Brian c. Roberts. Mr.
L and Mrs. Howard are spending shor,
time at the sroom's former home in Mid
dlebury and in Boston. Mr.. Howard is
cashier at the local Central Vermont
freight office.
Miss Nellie Allen and Collins r. Daffnt
were married Thursday evening by the
Rev. j. A. Sherburne at his home on Elm
street. After a short trip to Montreal the,
will reside on Church street.
Themembers of the Carpenters Union did
not resume work for the Master Builder:
Tuesday morning as was expected, OWNS
to the fact that the agreement the mali
| parts Of which were satisfactory to boti
| tain stipulations that we're introduced. Afte
i've hours session negotiations were de
clared off. Tho Master Builders hav'
advertised for carpenters to take tn
| places Of the men who are out. Most of tn,
carpenters have found employment will
| parties outside the association.
The friends of ex-Mayor N. d. Phelp
and Deputy Sheriff w. F. Shepard hav,
begun active work in support Of their can
| didacy for county senator and high sheriff!
respectively.
The clothing store of the George o
Boyce estate has been sold to H. D. Siege
| e. Co. The store 10 one the oldest establish
ed in the city.
Miss Lena Mae Church, daughter OF Mr.
and Mrs George X Church OF West Tops
ham, and T. @. Carswell of this city wer
united in marriage Tuesday forenoon a
1870 o'clock at the home OF the bride,
parents In West Topsham. The Rev
| James Boyd was the officiating clergy
| mRu, VhG bride u popuIar youn,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-05-29
EAST RANDOLPH.

Miss Ruby Hall returned from her visit
to Wilder last week Wednesday. There
was band concert and promenade at the
hall last Saturday evening. 1t proved a
success, both socially and financially
Frank White is working at G. M. Blais-
dell s.-Miss Gertrude Hall is ill.-A deer
was seen In the road near c. A. clifford s
a few days since. AS people neared 1t, 1t
jumped a fence and ran to the woods
William HYDE is now able to ride out.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-05-29
ESTATE OF AUGUSTA wHITCOMB OF
BURLINGTON

We. the subscribers, having been APP
pointed by the Honorable the Probate
Court for the District of Chittenden, COM
niss!oners to receive, examine and adjust
the claims and demands Of all perSons
against the estate OF Augusta Whltcomb,
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 al
lowed by said court for that purpose, We
do therefore hereby give notice that We
Will attend to the dutiee OF our appoint-
ment at the Office OF u w. Goodell at 257
Pine street, Burlington, VT, i'm said dis
trict on the fourth Saturdays of July and
November next, at 10 o'clock a. m, on
each OF said days.
Dated this oath day OF May 1902
J. w, GOODPLL4,
H w. THOMPSON.
T.w3t, Commissioners.
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WORCESTER

DIR. w. s. Gillette of Calais died at the
residence of George Ripley Wednesday,
May p, where he was visiting Dr. Gil
lette was a native OF Stowe, where the
body was taken for burial. He was a
veteran of the civil war having been a
member of Co ID. 18th VT. Vol. His age
was 80 years.-Dr. w. E. Lawrence attend
ed the Medical fraternity banquet Thurs
day cvenng-Services at the Congregations
al Church are discontinued until further
notice.--The Republican caucus has been
called for June Z. at 5 p. m.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-05-29
PLAINFIELD

Edgar Martin, who has been caring for
his father for the past six weeks. returned
to Manchester last Tuesday-Mrs. Frank
Jackson is caring for W. s. Martin. who
is slightly improving. -Engene Hathaway
Is moving back to hts house in the village
DIR. Smith, who has been sick with in
Illumination of the bowels, is visiting his
patients again.-The Rev. 9Th. Wright has
been appointed superintendent of schools
The republican caucus for the purpose OF
electing delegates to the State convention
is to be held Saturday night.