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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-23
OPITU ARY.

Mrs, Mary Elliott died At her home IN
Hincshurgh Tuesday, Sept. %, of con-
sumption. She Was born IN Bradtoid
England, in 1910. and Was thcrofore aged
Il years and nine months. She came to
Vermont with her parents at the age Of 10
years and has since made her home IN this
State with the exception of few We lrs
spent in Wisconsin with her father and
mother Mr. and Mrs, William, pigglrs
She was the eldest of ten children. she
Is survived by two brothers, Nathan g,
aud Frederick Diggles and two sisters
Mrs. Lille Marshall and Mrs, Emma
Leddick. all of whom live In Wisconsin.
She was gentle. patient wife and moth
er. md although in failing health for a
number of years the end came suddenly
To her friends She suffered in silence and
was very patient and cheerful TO the end
She leaves a husband and three children
10 mourn her loss. Mrs Cora Whalley and
Mrs Jessie Williams, both of Charlotte.
and William j, Elliott OF Boston, all II
whom were with her when she died,
The funeral was held from the house
Friday, the 18th, the Rev C. G. Adams,
pastor of the Congregational Church. Of
nciating and the remains were taken to
Charlotte for burial, 252,lt&l7, wit
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-23
COLONIAL DANES.
Address Before the State Society in
Representatives Hall by
Col. Benedict.
OUR PATRIOTIC SOCIETIES
An Important Aid In Historical Re-
search-Cultivate q Common Spirit
OF Devotion to the Union-State
Sunday School Convention at
Worthwhile Opened.

Montpelier, Oct. 21.-The opening event
of ladies' week occurred this evening in
Representatives Hall, when the Hon. G.
H. Benedict of Burlington delivered an
address before the State Society of Col
cniai DANES 1t was a large and brilliant
audience. In il were Governor McCul-
lough Lieutenant c overnor Stanton, SEN
ator Proctor, Representative liasltns.
Judges Watson and Start, OF the Supreme
Court, cX-toVernors Stewart. Barstow
and Stickncy. members of the society
from all over the State and many promi-
nent citizens of Montpelier. Colonel Bcne-
dict was most happily introduced by Gov
ernor Mccullough. His subject was
Some Colonial Conflicts"
Mr.. Benedict spoke of the increasing
interest taken in our day in historical and
genealogical matters and in pride of hon
orahle ancestry. He alluded to the val
liable service which societies like this are
performing in preserving records, mark
ing the sites of important events and
cherishing the virtue of patriotism He
noted the especially valuable service per-
formed by the patriotic societies, which
cut across the lines of division caused by
the Civil War, and in recalling events
antedatinE that conflict, events in which
the people of the North and South have
Joint and equal interest. serve to cult
waite a common spirit of devotion to the
Union. He then took up the conflicts of
the English coloniSts with the original
owners of the soil Of America, mention
Ing some of the principal events III the
earliest struggles with the American In
diaus in Virginia and New England. i'll
the Pcquot War. in King Phillips War
in King Wlllamss War, Queen Anne's
War King Georges War. and the French
md Indian War, closing with a reference
TO Hannah DUstn's capture by the In
dians ana massacre of her captors in New
Ian in nf q
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fashion. The head and face are noticeable
as being probably an idcalized treatment
of the better known head of the young
Lafayette. 1t has more intellectual pow
err and more steady iirmness in the ex-
preston than is usually given in realistic
portraits of the statesman. The express
sion of power is helped by the treatment
of the hair. which is shown as very album
dant, thick enough for much younger
man, and hcaped high upon the top of
the head. The figure makes an impress
sion as dignihed and yet as ma tulralistc
AS possible. just the proper minging Of
realism and abstraction, for an age of
clothes"
Among the Illustrations Of the article are
two Photographic pictures of the statue,
one of the figure only. taken from tho
original plaster, from which the bronze
was cast, and one of the statue on its
beautifully simple and appropriate pcdcs-
tai The statue was unveiled by Mr..
Ward i'm person, and with fitting and i'm
posing ceremonies. on the 18th of June,
1885,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-23
OLD MAN IN COURT
Robert Spellman Badly Battered While
Intoxicated-Disc l osure Unsatisfactory

dteQ-D1SCIOSure OD6dtl5raCtOry
Last Friday night, according to his
story. Robert Spcllman a man nearly 20
years old. met two friends whom he had
not seen for Is or II years and they had u
social drink from half pint bottle The
friends then made Robert IA present of a
pint of whiskcY, which he drank and then
went home. That is the last thing he re-
mombers until Saturday morning when he
found himself in Sheriff Reevess care at
the Jail.
When arrested Spellman was covered
with blood and could hardly walk one
hand was badly cut and his back was hurt
50 badly that it was with difficulty that
he could walk Monday. When arraign-
ed in city court Monday for intoXication
the old man pleaded guilty hut his dis
closure on the two friends was unsatis-
factory and he was sent back to Jail to
think the matter over.
After he left the court room Alfred MGR
chant approached Grand Juror sherman
and told about the scrap ~ which Spell
man was hurt. Tie said that Spelman
went to his boarding place at the old bee
hive on North avenue hut that the But
1crs. where he rooms had gone to bed and
would not let him in. Spelman was under
the influence of liquor and smashed in a
window with the intention of getting to
his room in that way. This angcred the
Buffers who came out three strong and
proceeded to do the old man I'M. They
knocked him down, struck him with a club
and then kicked him into insensibility.
When they saw what they had done they
became frightened fearing that he was
killed. Merchant then started for the po-
lice and found officer Kelley, who took
SDellman in charge.
Spoliman remembers nothing of the fight
but Merchant claims TO have seer the
whole thing and told the above story to
the grand juror in hopes that Spelman
might be discharged
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-23
DECISION AGAINST LEWIS
Must Pay Assessment and Notes TO De
fuuct Farmers National Bank.

Must Pay Assessment and Notes TO De-
fuUCt Farmers National Bank.
Rutland, Oct. 2l.-Two important deci-
sions in the cases of +. l.. Fish. receiver
of the defunct Farmers National Bank
of Nergenncs. vs.. David II. Lewis, form
or cashier were given by Judge II. II.
Wheeler at the reopening of United States
circuit and district courts here this
morning.
In the first case an action to recover
on an assessment of stock. the receiver
got 1857. In the other case the conten-
ton was over four notes, and the plain
tiff received S5,726.
Judge Wheeler also reduced to $500 on
each count the bail of G. w. Norton, of
South Walingford in jail on an indect-
ment of ten counts for using the mails
for fraudulent purposes. Nortons bail
was formerly $4,000 1t is ntimated that
he will be bailed soon.
Following the disposition of these cases
trial was begun in a Bennington county
trespass suit
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-23

morning about o'clock Mr.. Norton
started a fire in his store about 6 o'clock
and about an hour later discovered there
was a fire between the partitions. The
mail in the postoflce was saved.
The building was "A three story struc-
ture and contained the postofIice and hall
Of the Odd Fellows in addition to the
store of Mir. Norton.
From Mr.. Norton's store nothing was
saved except a few goods which had been
unpacked Most Of the furniture and fix
lures of the postofiicc and odd Fellows 8
hail were saved. The property for the
most part was insured. The loss Will
probably he in tho vicinity of 5000. The
insurance on the stock was $4,000; on the
building. $1,000; the OIL Fellows carried
500 on their furniture, etc.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-23
FIRE AT FORT ETHAN ALLEN


For the first time in it's history fire Wis
-lteG fort Ethan Allen Thursday night and
before ii ceased one of the splendid stables,
erected two years ago, was burned to the
ground and several horses were in
Jured. The fire started in the hay loft
ana when it was discovered shortly before
seven O'Clock the entire upper story was a
mass of flames. There were two guards
in the stable and they gave the alarm and
the lire call quickly brought the troops to
the spot.
The barn was occupied by the 23rd ar
tillcrN and there were about loo horses
stabbed there These were loosoned but
considerable trouble was experienced in
getting them to a place of safety and
some were cut and bruised while run
ming. The fire burned brightly and the
upper portion of the building was quick
~ destroyed. Help was secured from the
Wnooski fire department but the INSULT
cicnt force of water made a successful
tight impossible and there was nothing to
do but let the building burn to tn.
ground. The horses from several Of the
other stables We're looscned and taken t.
places of safety. Those in the burning
structure were allowed to roam at will and
many of them were about the streets of
Winooshi during the evening. a large
number of people We're attracted from
WnooslH and Burlington by the blaze
which was reflected in the sky and could
be seen for miles.
There was large quantity of straw, hay
ana grain in the stable and IT was impos-
sihe to save thing. For time it was
feared That the blaze would be Communi-
Gated to the adjoining buildings on account
of the high wind but prompt Application
Of water prevented the flames from doing
further damage.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-23
LONG STRUGGLE ENDED
Michael Murphy Sent to Rutland after
PArleyinG for Two Years

1t took over two years to get Michac
Murphy to Rutland. whore he is to serv,
sentence of not less than one nor NOR,
than two months In the house of correc.
ton. Murphy was In city court Septom-
Der %, 1900, for having liquor on hand
with intent to sell. The case was contin-
ued at various times until March 1901
when "A trial was had and Murphy was
fined $25 and costs of Sl5,S and sentenced
to serve not less than one nor more than
two months in the house OF correction.
lie took an appeal to the September
term of county court but in that court
was sent to Rutland for another offcnse.
Last January he paid the fine and costs
in the city court case but said if he WAS
sent to Rutland it would kill his wife.
who was very sick. Upon that sentence
was suspended for "A time but a few DAYS
later he disappeared. He was rearrested
and taken to Rutland Tuesday.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-23
UNIVERSITY NOTES.
Gift OF $4,000 to the Department Of
Chemis' ry from F. #. Aver Of New York

Chemistry from F. #. Aver Of New York.
Frederick +. Aver of New York has re-
Gently given the sum Of $500 for fund
the income of which is to be applied to
the maintenance of the library of the de-
parment of chemistry. Mr. Aver had al
ready contributed "A Thousand dollars TO
this library for the purchase of sets of
journals which have been secured through
Wis generosity and that of other friends
of the college, who also contributed lib
orally. This late gift from Mr. Aver as
sures permanent yearly support to one of
the most important features of the de
partmcnt.
At the meeting Of tho junior class Mon
day noon Emerson was elected editor
in-chicf and Bassctt business manager Of
the Ariel in place of Pcrcival and O'Hallo-
ran, resigned. Williams was put on the
staff as associate editor and Cove as pho
tographcr in place of Emerson. resigned
The president WAS empowered TO appoint
committee of three to select class pipes.
The annual initiation of the Sigma Phi
fraternity occurred Friday evening. when
the following members of the freshmen
class were admitted to the society: III.
g. Fuller, II. j. Gates, and e. r. Black
Of Burlington, G. II. Brownell of Essex
Junction, r. n. Davy of Rutland. ". II.
Rurrage of Leominstcr, Mass. and Paul
y. burrows of Kcyport, ~ J.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-23
THIEF GOT NOTHING
G. l.. Greene's Office Entere and Two
Desks Priad ODen

The Office of c. l.. Green. the insurance
agent, AT the Y. NJ c. y. lui,ding was
uttered Friday night and two desks were
pried open. There Was no clue as to how
the thici effected an entrance as both
doors to the office were locked and it
would he impossible to gain an entrance
through the window. Tn, suspicion is
that a skeleton key was used
TIC object of tho thiof in entering the
ONCE - a mystery. Nothing was mlssing
rom either desk and nothing in the Of
flee was disturb ID. y large silver cup
valued at so. which WIS presented to
Mr.. Greer hy the president of the Mutual
,ito Insurance CO. WA - top OF the desk
but Was not disturbed although it could
easily have been carried away a bicycle
was also left Untouched The money
drawer Was open hut rs there was no
money in it the thief Was foilcd there.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-23
FUNERAL OF MRS, NtWCOMB
Large Attendance Of Military Societies
with W h1ch Sha Was Cannnctad

q.
Montpelier. oct. Y.-The funeral of Mrs
Amanda Y. Newcomb, past national presi-
dent of the Woman's Relief Corps, was
held this afternoon from the residence of
gen. stephen Thomas on Elm street The
Rev. j. Edward Wright was the officiating
clergyman and the burial was in Green
Mount cemetery. Since the news of the
death of his daughter reached him Gen
cral Thomas. who is 80 years old. has been
completely Frustrated, but he was able
to attend the funeral to-day. The attend
ancc was very large and many beautiful
floral tributes were in evidence. The mem
berS of Brooks Relief Corps. Marquis de
Lafayette Chapter. Daughters of the
American Revolution, and Rob Morris
Chapter Order of the Eastern Star, in all
of which the deceased was active. attend
ed in a body. The remains were ACCOM-
panied from Washington. ID. g.. to Mont
pciier by DR. Charles Newcomb of Ha-
Nerhill, n. H., and Mrs. Caiista Il. Jones
of Bradford, former national president
of the Woman's Relief Corps.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-23
1929 230 PUPILS IN SCHOOLS
Increase in Attendance Shown by Re

Increase in Attendance Shown by Re-
potts of Ommi $50 .er OF Educariu
Washington oct. l9.-The annual re-
port of the commissioner Of education.
Just submitted to the secretary of the in
terror shows that the grand total of pu-
pills in schools. elementary. secondary and
higher, both pubhc and private in the
United States of the year ended June 30.
1901, was l',-99,-Jo, an increase of rs, $40
pupils over the previous year.
The value of properly used for public
school purposes has arisen to $l76. gi5 (Eg
from $50, $500 in $50 and the expandi-
lures for the common schools including
elementary and secondary schools but cx-
GLIDING all institutions for higher udu-
cation amounted to 500 oi3. Z.6 having
risen to this sum from $Gi. 396, 666 in $50.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-23
PHENOMENAL APPLE CROP.

The apple crop throughout Windham
county is of phenomenal proportions
More thar 1O0o barrels were shipped from
the Brattleboro station Monday and the
total shipments from there this season
will aggregate from 10000 to 1900 barrels
The average price is 81, % d barrel deliver
I'd at the car. There is a great scarcity
Of barrels, and farmers are now forced to
pay from 80 to 40 cents for them.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-23
TWO BARNS DESTROYED BY
LIGHTNING.

Barton, oct 20-Two barns are in
ruins the result of fire which followed
lightning bolts here last night. w. W.
Fosters new large barn at Barton Land
ing was struck and ii was burned with
n large quantity OF produce, one horse
and -four hogs. John Arthur's barn at
Glover also was struck and burned with
one cow and IA lot Of produce.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-23
CANTON DAIRY MARKET.

Canton, N. V, oct. Bon the dairy
market Saturday the ruling price for
twin cheese was ilA; two lots at 49,.
Butter sold at 23A,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-23
Paint Your buggy for 75c.

to 800 with Devoes Gloss Carriage Paint
il weighs 3 to s ozs more to the pint than
others, wears longer, and gives Gloss
equal to new work. sold by Hasar Bros
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-23
BLOCK BURNED IN WAlTSFlELD
Contained j. p. Norton'a Store and the
Postoffice-Loss So 900.

Waitsfield, oct 2l,-Tho j, h. Norton
block occupied 10y j. Il, Nortons general
store, u, II, McAllisters store and the
post office was burned to the ground this
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-23

in all available places.
Among the other Hallow' eeen games
and tricks that make lots of fun for the
young players are these.
THE THREE sAUCERS.
Take three saucers. Fill one with clear
water,on with inky water, and leave one
empty. Blindfold the young man. lead
him to the dishes and tell him to din his
hand in the first saucer he comes to. If
this is the clear water he will marry
maid; If the inky. a widow-but if the
empty one. he is doomed to live and die a
bachelor.
THE SALT TEST.
Let n party Of girls fill their mouths
with water aud their right hand with salt.
Then at given signal all start to run
around the block. The first name each
girl hears will be that of her future hus-
band. If she giGgles and the water flies
out Of her mouth, or unclasps her hands
and loses the salt tho charm is broken.
THE CELLAR TRICK.
Just at midnight. take a match in one
hand. a hand mirror In the other. and
walking backward, descend the cellar
stairs. Go into the most remote coIner
and then. striking trft match. gaze into
the mirror to see the face of the future
husband. This is the more easily accom-
plshed If there he a tacit agreement that
some cavalier shall be in waiting for the
inquirlng maid.
WITH ASHES.
Take handful of fine ashes. Blow
your breath hard into it. If it flies back
over your face, the future husband will be
a trNdnt If it does not, happiness is as
sured.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-23
INVESTIGATE

And you will find our proposition as safa
as many savings banks.
All Information printed matter ani
particulars a, main offices Of Tromc Frnt
Produce company, 60, $50 6}l. Colonial
Bldg. 100 l3oylston ST., Boston, Mass.
~, eud9tNMlt
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-23
SUPPER.

Dreamed oysters in Chatting Dish.
Salad of Shredded Cabbage.
Bread and Butter.
Cocoanut Cake. StcWed Grapes.
Tea
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-23

in all available places.
Among the other Hallow' eeen games
and tricks that make lots of fun for the
young players are these:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-23
Tr0pic Fruit { Produce Co.
Being merger of three Cuban compan-
les which have already paid 10 per cent
dividend within the first year from profits
of fruits.
PLANTATIONS
In Baracoa and San Nicolas Provinces,
Cuba.

We control paid options on o0O, O00 bunch
es of bananas that realize net profit e
a least Sl.Uv a bunch, which will insure
dividend of fully Is per cent, within
year on the bananas alone.
A small quantity of stock for sale both
common and preferred for $500 a share.
which is par.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-23
THE THREE SAUCERS.

Take three sauCers. Fill one with clea r
water,one with inky water, and leave one
empty. Blindfold the young man. lead
him to the dishes and tell him to dip hi;
hand in the first saucer he comes to- Ii
this is the clear water he will marry a
maid; If the inkY. a widow-but if the
empty one. he is doomed to live and die a
bachelor
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-10-23

Nuts and apples are the proper refresh
monts for Halloween If YOU wish to
serve sandwiches made from these two
staples, grind the nuts fine, English wal
nuts or butternuts, or use the regular pea
nut butter in combination with the thin
nest possible slices of a mellow apple, for
a filling.
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Ticket will be good going only on
Trains as follows
-eiI!.,..,.,..,.,..s .

81. L.dmnert.
O.. II. RyJ....9.lI
81. Johns, C.
V. RN)....q. l-
lberVllle ......q.
Staubridge 10
st. Armand 10.
ii / z h = a I G
Springs 10 =
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-07-18
(First Publication May IL. 1902
Contest Notice.
Department of the Interior,
United States Land ONCE.

Department of the Interior.
United States Land ONCE.
El Reno. q. r., May 18th, 1902
sufficient colteSt aftidavit having been
filed In this ONCE by John Mulcan OF Ana
darkO. O. n, contestant, against the home
stead entry of Charles j. Wiser. No. S}2s
made on the 18th day OF March. g2 for the
transmitted So'ders Declaritory Statement
No. $50. in which it is alleged that said Charles
j. Wiser did not make said homestead entry
for the use and benefit OF himself and did not
hle said =. ID. =. No. $50 for said tract of land
for the purpose OF securing for himself and
family a home. but that he made such declari-
tory statement for the purpose OF speculation
only.
Also that at no time since the filing of said
s ID. :. on the 18th day of September, 1901
made actual settlement on said tract, and that
the said Chas, j. Wiser has at no time resided
upon or cultivated the same but has wholly
abandoned said tract for more than six months
Wisser's absence from said tract of land is not
due to his employment In the army or navy OF
the United States
Also that said John Mucan Is an actual
resident in good faith OF said tract and that
he Is improving the same for the purpose OF
making II his home for himself and family. the
said parties are hereby notified to appear and
respond and offer evidence touching said al
Legations at ten O'Clock a. IN. on the 9th day OF
September, 1902. before the Register and Re-
ceiver at the United States Land ONCE at FL
Reno. o. Il.
That said contestant having In a proper af-
hdavit, hled April llth, 1902 set forth facts
which show that after due diligence personal
service OF this notice cannot be made. IL Is
hereby ordered and directed that such notice
be given by due and proper posting and pub
hcation THOMAS. K. REID. Receiver.