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The Coconino sun., 1903-12-12
Furniture Department.

This week we received two carloads of fur
 niture. Among the various articles are many
 novelties such as odd pieces for decorative pur- poses, Turkish rockers, Morris chairs, and other
 easy rockers and easy chairs A handsome piece of furniture is always an appropriate Christmas present. and you will find something in this department that will be just what you
 want.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-08-20
MUSTER AT AN END.
Tents struck and Companies Gone TO
Their Homes

The longest muster in the history of
the Vermont National Guard closed Fri
day when Camp Governor Mccullough
came to an md. The men had been in
camp nine days and the regiment, dur
ing that time, has made such a marked
Improvement that many complimentary
things were said about it by visitors and
particularly by those who have some
knowledge of military affairs. Nearly
onc-half of the men were attending their
first muster and there were II new ofi-
GERS in the line.
In past years muster has continued six
or seven days but this year two additional
days were provided by the government
and the time of muster was extended
that much. The principal change this
year was the new Nrag-JorBensen rifles.
which were issued in June The new
piece is a marked Improvement over the
old Springfield gun and the men We're
able to make some excellent scores at the
range although for many it was the first
time they had shot the gun.
Thursday night the tents were struck
and the shelter tents pitched so that the
men slept as they would if they were on
a practice march. Friday morning
reveille was blown about an hour earlier
than usual and in Il short time the shell
ter tents were struck, the rolls made and
everything put in readiness for the depart
urc of the regiment. Company of Brattle-
boro was the first to leave the ground.
going at 1870 o'clock. They were followed
by Companies y. G and * at eight
O'Clock; Company II and hospital corps
at nine and Companies - and l. at ten
o'clock. Just before eleven o'clock Com
panies T.. +. c.. II and the band lined up
in front of Colonel Estcy'S quarters and
the colors were lowered while the band
played and Camp Governor Mccullough
became a memory only. Company NJ left
the grounds at go in the afternoon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-08-20
GRAND AND PETIT JURORS.
Panels selected for the September
Term of County Court.

The following grand jurors have been
Suhpoenacd To- appear III county court
September at 9 a. M:
i. T.. Burgess, Alvaro Adsit and j. f..
Cushman Of Burlington, IS. II. II. Var
ncy Of Charlotte, j. T.. Wolcott and H..
t.. Thompson of Colchester. NJ. t.. Leach
of Essex, George Davies of Iiincshurgh,
Andrew Liberty of Huntington, W. j.
iyington Of Jericho, Andrew Walston
of Milton, +. b. Glllctt Of Richmond.
George f.. Blair of Shclburnc. Lemucl $.
Of St. George, George c.. DuntOn Of In
derhill, Asher G.. Robinson Of Westford,
Roswell l.. Grown of Williston.
The petit jurors are as follows: Mich
ael Courtney, r. G.. Bromley, +. f.. Per-
kins, Thomas Murphy, II. }. Nelson, f.
). Pcase, H.. B. Smallcy and NJ. u. l..
Thompson of burlington, Il. G.. Beers
and Charles u. Cook of Charlotte. George
n. Wright. $. Il. Narcotic, Louis Mon
gCon and :. NJ. Flat of Colchester,
George W. stevens and George W. Alien
of Essex, II. u. Bccchor ANA Charles
Leonard of Ilincshurgh, NJ. T.. brewster
and Il. C.. ShHttuck of Huntington.
Henry L. White and Charles Noaly of
Jericho, &. y. Robinson and John Nc
Gee of Milton, David l.. Ring and +. Jc-
rome Goodrich of Richmond, Fred II.
Lewis and Austin Mckenzie of Shelburne.
Charles sutton of st. George, Earl Bart
lett and II, W. Quinn of Cndcrhill, Geo.
NJ. IIuntley ana Irving Thompson of
Wcstford, Henry Lawrence and Walter
X. TarboN OF Williston,
Bolton has no grand or petit jurors be-
cause no names were returned to the
county Clerks office.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-08-20
NEW BUSINESS BLOCK
G.. S. Blodgett Co. to Remove to
New Quarters on Bank Street.
Have Erected Handsome -Four story
structure Which VIII lie Occupied
Entirely by Thcm-Has One
of tho Most Striking Fronts
I'm the City.

The G. S. Blodgctt CO.. will soon re-
move their business from College street
to their splendid new block on Ban
street, which is now nearly completed.
The building was begun early this spring
and its construction was necessary be-
cause of the increasing business OF the
company. The structure Is located on the
north side of Bank street, one lot re-
moved from Winooski avenue. 1t is 50x
40 feet in size, four stories high, is built
in the most substantial manner and has
a most attractive front. The entire
building, with the exception of three Of
fees on the second floor. will be occupied
by the G.. S. Blodgett Co. and the 10000
feet of floor space will give them com
modulus quarters in which to carry on
their varied lines of work.
The building is built in II very sub
|stanti1l manner and is arranged so that
it it can he readily adapted to other lines
of business or enlarged for the same
company in the future as circumstance
nay require. The constructive material
Is brick and steel. The front of the build
ing Is of an attractive but quiet design.
1t is divided into three panels, each one
of which is entirely cnCircled by terra
Gotta. The lower portion of the front is
plate glass. Above. for the next three
stories. there is an attractive design.
composed Of brick and terra Gotta laid
in white cement with black head bricks
laid in figures. The whole is set off by
columns IF bric,, ovtondirr tho rr,iro
bcicbt of tho building whiIo ,cross Tho
front arc heirs or tor, cot,, ,rba hui,I-
ing was designed hv ~ - . W,,cov
rho nrst door Of tho hnildinc y,n, ho
devoted to n salcsroom, where samples of
every thing sold by the company will he
carried At tho roar Of tb;s ennr vii no
locate Ito Offices md dr,fttnr rnor
Largo Mate nIose v,indovs uil, f,,r.
-; IL ,I-.,t, - IG-l,t 60. 81 a "
which wul no in tho nortbwost cornor
rhen will como Tho drnrtiur roors and
tho mannrer's nriva,o once v,ill no in tho
~onnositn corner ,rbc nrs, ooor win hnyo
wallis ana ceiling of iron and hard wool
Noor. yin bo l3id vindinr s,,t,u.,,
from This floor. entrance tn Which is fron,
BANK street win load IN tho tbroc dnnrs
above This stairway is huiI, 80 maj tho
lnndfnr ON onch ioor viii r,cc Rnnk
street and i'm the future If tho buildiur
should he divided could no u.nd for oacb
.ido A. tbo r,,r az tbo huiIIt,r .no,har
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-08-20
ALMOST A C~ENTENARIAN.
Death of Patrick Collins In His Doth
Ncnr.

Patrick Collins, an old and respected citi-
gen, died at his home ON North street
shortly before twelve o'clock Sunday
night. The cause of his W dth was old
age. lie had been in failing health for
some time past but was not taken with
mis- last illness until about two week.
ago. He WAS probably one If the oldest
residents Of this city, being o. years of
aye the nth day of last March, The de-
ceased WAS a native Of Ireland n NOV
ed to This country - years
lie Is survived by ten children. Mrs,
Marguerite Rounds of South Burlington,
Michael Collins, who resides in the West,
Patrick Collins of Chicago. JOIN Collins
of New York, Dennis and Thomas of
Boston, Miss Mae Collins of Chicago, H.,
Katherine Of Chicago, and Mrs, George
l'nsold and Miss Anna Collins OF this
city. The funeral was held from 81.
Mpry'S cathedral Wednesday morning nj
nine o'clock. with interment in st. Jo-
soph's cemetery.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-08-20
AUNT ADE1AIDEs FRIED CAKES

Put into the MINING now two gigs,
whites and volks beaten separately. one
cuuful Of sugar. eight tablespoonfuls of
melted lard. one cupful Of buttormilk in
which one teaspoonful of baking
soda has been dissolved and beaten,
n pinch of salt and one-half tea
spoonful of nutmeg. Beat first with
n spoon, then mix in -four until sim
enough to roll nut. Cut into rings. by
from the centre of tho cake with d small
or cutter, like a canister ton.
Have tho fat ready, smoking hot, in n
bYoad-bottomed kettle, Test by dropping
in a bit of the dough. II it browns a
little and rises at once to tho top. u Is
ready for the cakes. lay in carefully
three or four at a time, So they Will not
crowd. As they rise, turn with a fork,
taking care to put the fork through the
hole in the ccntr instead of piercing
the dough. When n rich, golden brown,
lift out on to butchers paper in order TO
absorb all the grease. Fry the little con-
tire pieces-as the children Ike them
and rolled in sugar or frosted they make
a delicate addition to the tea or luncheon
table.
when there is 4 child in tho family, a
%"doughnut man" Is always in order.
With a sharp knife. .ut from tho dough
as natural a figure as may be, having
at least arms. legs and a head. Stick 4
couple of gloves or ctrrants in for eyes,
ard drop as gently as possible into the
boiling fat. As the image swells and
rises, turn carefully. taking care not to
inture his rather fragile anatomy. Take
out. dust with sugar, and lay aside for
a good hoy"
EMMA PADDOCK TELFORD.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-08-20
RECENT DEATH.

Gen. Edwin Il. Bryant, whose death on
a train near Toronto is reported. was
horn in Milton. VT, on January 10. 1885.
the son of join G.. and LORNA Green
Bryant, and was educated at the New
Hampton Institute in Fairfax, Vt. After
gradlating he moved to Winconsin and
engaged in the practice OF law. He sorv-
cd With distinction IN the civil War. then
returned to his practice. In 1868 he be-
came secretary 20 the governor Of Wis
Consin. and continued in hat office until
ISL. He was adj"utant-General of Wis
cousin in 1852. ard was assistant United
states encouragement for the post
office department from 1889 to 1854, Then
for several years he was dean of the
Wisconsin University Law school, AT the
time OF his death he was president of
the commission of fisheries for the
State Of Winconsin. and president of
tho commission for the natural history
ard geological survey of the State. He
WAS the author Of several well-known
law books.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-08-20
OBITUARY..

Mrs. T.. NJ. Wright of Orwell died at
her residence on Wednesday morning as
the result of a fail. which occurred as
she was moving about her room i'm the
early morning hours Of Julv ". For soy
cral days she was in n state of complete
unConsciousncss
Mrs. Wright was horn in Orwell. Nov.
u. 1891, eldest child of Bishop and ZiIpha
(ConkoY) Bottum. She was Of early col
onial stock, her grandfather having been
one of the first settlers of her native
town. She received her education AT tho
burlington Female Seminary. ono Of Tive
popular schools of its day, and graduated
there i'm 1871. Early in life she united
with the Congregational Church of Orwell
aud was one Of its Oldest members. hcr
connection with the church having lasted
siXty-sevon years. She married Ethan
Murray Wright. September 1f. 1886. who
survives her. Their flfty-soven years OF
married life was ~sinGularly felicitous
and happy. Down to the time Of the ac-
cidont, which caused her death. her health
Of body and mind was well preserved and
she retained an active interest in and
supervision over the affairs Of her home.
Possessed of a cheerful. placid dieposi-
ton of n we'll balanced and well trained
mind. sound judgment, sympathic nature.
attractive personality and winning pres
ence. her society was a great pleasure Ia
her friends. To her husband she WAS an
ideal wife, and To her sons She seemed To
hossess every grace which SHOULD belong
10 motherhood. A consistent Christian.
she had no trace of mOrhidnesS In her
beliefs. and no narrowness in her faith,
The world to her was fun Of sweetness
and light. She was a member Of Hands
cove Chapter of the Daughters Of the
American Revolution and took an active
interest in its social life. Three sons
we're born to her, William II. Wright of
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-08-20
ACTION OF ENRICHMENT.
Cottages and Land NJ starr Farm Beach
Involved in "a suit.

In tho case of j. j.. Flynn and j. f..
Cushnan vs.. II. f.. Sails, an action of
eicctmcut to recover possession Of three
cottages at starr Farm Beach and land
rent for sites occupied since 1884, tried
in city court Friday, Judgment was
rendered for the plaintiff to recover pos
session of the property demanded and
rent amounting to $l32.21 and costs of S..
The case was appealed by the defendant.
1t seems that Mr.. Sails leased Starr
farm for three years. lS9i-G, during which
time Mcssrs. Cushman and FLYNN in turn
leased cottage sites from him, AT the
expiration Of his lease, Mav !, 80, these
gentlemen leased piece of land on the
water front on which their cottages
stood, as wen as three owned by Mr..
Sails. These were allowed to remain on
this land with the understanding that a
certain rental be paid for the use of the
land and the case in court was the re
suit of the efforts of the leSsees 20 col
lect this rental from Mr.. Sails.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-08-20
CAPTURED.
Alleged That He Has been Living in
AIburgh with n burlington Woman.

II. G. Smith. a descrter from Fort Ethan
Allen, and Mrs. Joseph Bacon Of this city
we're arrested Monday at Alhurgh by
Sheriff Horton, where it is alleged they
have been living together as man and
wife. Smith left Troop c last week and
Mrs. Bacon disappeared at about the
same time. Sheriff Horton was notified
and warrants were made out for their
arrest.
1t was several days before they could
be located but the sheriff found Smith at
work ShOvellinE coal Monday at Al
hurgh and identified him by marks on
his arm. Smith said he had a lady visit
ing him and wished to see her before he
left. They went to tie house and there
the sheriff saw Mrs. Bacon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-08-20
sTEARNS AND WOODBURY. WIN All
COLE.

In the finals for the Waubanakee chal-
longe cup played Saturday at the links
Of the Waubanakee Golf club j. r.
Stearns defeated W. A.. Weed in the
morning and beat j. b, Wheeler in the
afternoon. Next Saturday he will play
G. w. Benedict, the present holder of the
cup, the winner 10 hold the cup for one
year.
In the contest for the Howard Memorial
cup j. D.. Allen defaulted 10 i. Il, Kim
ball and Mr.. kimhall defaulted to G. l..
Woodbury.. Mr., Woodbury. will play II.
). Weed next Saturday. Mr., Weed holds
the cup at present and the winner next
Saturday will hold the cup for one year.
Tea was served Saturday at the club
house by the entertainment committee
and many of the members Of the club
were present
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-08-20

test seen on the lake for some time.
The boats were neck and neck through
out the whole course, although the
White Rabbit passed the finishing line
In the lead.
In the evening the members of the
club and their ladies, together with the
visiting yachtmcn, enjoyed an informal
dance at the club house. Wilder's
orchestra again furnished the music
and a most enjoyable day was brought
TO a close.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-08-20
DROP


Beat to n cream one-half cur Of Drown
sugar and one half cup butter or lard
that has been softened. Add rwo we'll
beaten eggs. one cup of molasses, two
teaspoonfuls of cinnamon. a tablespoon of
ginger, half a cup of sour milk, with a
t"caspoonful Of soda beaten in; and lastly,
three cupfuls of -four. Cover the bottom
of a dripping-pan with buttered paper.
drop tho dough on in %spoonfuls. giving
the cakes ample room to rise and bake
a rich brown in n moderate oven.
ENGLISH JrMBLEs.
These are similar to rich cookies. bur
are cut in rings or fancy shapes. They
are always acceptable at tea or luncheon
and are delicious for picnics when packed
so that they do not break. Cream to-
gcthcr one cupful Of butter and two of
sugar. Add five wcll-heaten eggs. one
rupful thick sour cream into which a
t~caspoonful of soda has been beaten, a
t~caspoonful OF orange or lemon extract,
and Hour to make a soft dough which
can he easily rolled out. Flour the mold
ing board well. turn out on 1T a table
spoonful of dough at a time. dredge
lightly with -four. ard roll thin with n
Toured rolling pin. Dip A fancy cutter
into nour and cut the dough into cakes.
Place in n buttercd dripping pan and
bake until nicely Drowned. These may
be varied by sprinkling them with sugar
just before baking or in combining two
sets of dough so as to make fancy or
MARBLED JUMBLES.
A little different rules for these cakes Is
as follows:
stir to a cream one cupful of butter
and two of sugar. Add four well-beaten
eggs and three scant cupfuls of flour
which has been siftod with two heaping
teaspoonfuls Of baking powder. When
beaten to a smooth dough-. divide in two
parts, favoring one with orange or al
mond and the other with a tablespoonful
of melted chocolate. Stir these two por-
lions together, just enough to give n
marbled effect. thcn turn on to the -four
ed board, roll thin and cut.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-08-20
USE ALIENS FOOT.EASE.

a powder to be shaken into the shoes.
Your feet feel swollen. nervous and hot.
fuct, try ALIENS Foot Ease. 1t rests
the feet and makes new or tight shoes
easy. Cures aching. swollen, sweating
corrs and bunions of all pain and gives
rest and comfort. Try it to-day. Sold hy
all druggists and shoe dealers. 25c. Don't
accept any substitute. Trial package
FREE: Address Allen S. Olmsted. La
Roy. y. Y.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-08-20
WHITE. WINGED FLYERS
Had an Opportunity to Show
What They Gould Do.
Annual Regatta of the Lake Champlain
Yacht CIub Sailed Friday i'm a
varying Wind-Bail in the
Evening.

The aYuual regatta of tho AXE Cham
plain Yacht club Friday was n SPLEEN
ola success. In the morning there was Il
stlff west wind and the two races sailed
Tor small craft were made in good time.
Toward noon the wind went down and
the races IN the afternoon were not quite
so fast as those in the morning. About
nine O'Clock the yachtsmen began to get
their craft in readiness and shortly after
ten O'Clock the first race was started.
Chairs were placed on the balcony Of the
club house for the visitors and during
the day several ladies and gentlemen
witnessed the races. Wilder's orchestra
of Montpelier was on hand and during
the day disCoursed some excellent music.
AT noon the member Of the club. invited
guests and visiting ydchtsnlcn had lunch
con at the club house, during which a va
ried programme was rendered 10y the or
Chcstra.
The new club hous, was Inspected by
the visitors durins>tho la..
TIT first race was for all yachts - feet
and upwards il length. The course WIS
from the club house, round the lighthouse
on the north end of the brCakW it"r, north
and west of Il flag near Applctrcc Point,
west and south of a flag near Rock Dun
der, round the south end OF the break
water to the starting line. First prize,
cup. second prize, yacht ensign. The
following boats sailed III this race:
Wit,iol"t'' owned ny W: j.. l'oErrs'
.,iso, o"Hcu ny W. l. footr 'i''
ent.
Inc second race was for all yachts Il
feet ana under - feet. The course was
, Nv Sacht n"use ro.lu '"c iS"'-
49, Nv ~ cIN - 'c "i,'N""
&c ,o 80 u"Ou' " ,"' NV VIZ
H. .n,o " .nc p~Ioah""''i Ioun"
inc i've ~. u me"NM".ti |" ne sur
ond nri1o rach, inr, a,' ~, TIa @mon ~,
yaohts a. ~" ~ .nHis". u Io'ioNinS
ownnd h. 49, III v ,ns rue, D9'0lnS'
Sio,,x nn - nV',n' '.loH LUZ w.
ouood Nv W Oio'n,Il.' -NItc'
ownod hwH C"'p h'SciH' ~" Etviltc'
owned nv n cnhH' anu 'N N'7''
rio third 49,
- :, ,nru rae was opeh TO an FachtS
Iva romntnr. soaor W., rit~v'
,rhe fol,onnr ~ N'' H"'I' c"S.St.
race. IiIiar - 49,"
more. Sn,a,.' 0"ror ~ NrumIo
lark owned h. e - = '.,,Ht ~"
ed nv I, q SfocLuvor. \,t,. H. H.
Row Peck and thn W.hism"r' U""ad w.
Charles No,1 '" -
,The race far stooo ,a.b.. ,..,
The frth r.co u,ns an,atin ,. e. w. -.
first and tbe uinnor or ,La nr., ~ ,.iTI
have the ,dios n1n ~ "0 VIII
The noxt r.co was omar g. an ....
naphtha. gas ar kerosene Of % -, n ,no,
water limo noo,rrar,o,, ~ = '" ~ 49,
from tbe cIuh ho,ao ~ 1 w,
race. First nrizo wos - hnr .
tho second nriyo u.o. ,L. ~ nv TrN
followinp ,ncbts ortor H., - ~ NV
blanche owned bv ~ l., ptaI,a Nv
White Rabbit. ownod bv Willi,,n pussai,
In the sovon,b rnoa ~ "9H'l
Same as for race a. nv. ""' '"O
to all nanhtha ras or kor "i",
,,,dor ", faaa ~ l'N H"' H'3
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-08-20

Judson NJ. Greene Of Highgate has
received the appointment Of deputy
collector and inspector Of customs and
has been assigned to duty at Rich
ford. The appointment comes under
the regular civil service rule and is
made on account Of the Increase OF
business at that point. The appoint-
ment is an addition to the present
force of deputy collectors.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-08-20
GINGER SNAPS 70. ..

Bring one cup of molasses to a scald,
and stir into it one tablespoonful of soda.
Pour. while foaminC. over one cup OF
sugar. ada a beaten egg, one tablespoon
full of ginger and a tablespoonful OF
vinegar. Put In enough flour to roll as
lightly as possible: cut and bake.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-08-20
ALL MINISTERS should remem-

ALL MIND EKS should remem-
Der we give a liberal quantity of the
Longman & MARTINEZ Pure Paints,
toward the painting of Churches, par,
SonageS, or institutions supported by
voluntary contributors.
NOTE: Have done so for twenty.
seven years. Sales; Tens of millions
of gallons; painted nearly two mil
lion houses under guarantee to re.
paint if not satisfactory. The am
years for periods up to eighteen
wears, Linseed Oil must be added to
the paint done in two minutes.
Actual cost then about s1.25 a cal.
Ion. Samples free. Sold by our
Agents.
II. NJ. HUI, Hinesburgh; S. Bigwood
Winooski; Palmer Pharmacy, Waterbury:
Flagg a. Sudarsky, Richmond, W. 5. Nav
t. Co., Cnderhill, Vt. 7w,2m.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-08-20
ArBrRN MoL.Assrs COOLIES.

TO one cupful lard and butter mixed
and melted, allow two CUPS New orleans
molasseS. two tcaspcoufuls Of soda dis
solved frst in two tahlespoonfuls of boil
ing water. Then beaten into the molasses
until it fuams, two eggs, a pinch of salt,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-08-20
GINGER SNAPS.

Heat one cup of molasses and pour over
a half cup of sugar. Add one tablespoon
full Of ginger. one-half cup soft butter or
lard. one tcaspoonful of soda and -four
to make stiff enough to roll very thin.
akinC pains not to let them get too
brown
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-08-20

n tablespoonful of ginger and teaspoon
full of cinnamon. Add nour to mix very
soft, and let the dough stand for an hour
before rolling out. cut into cookies n
quarter Of IN inch thick and bake in a
rather hot oven until "A rich brown.