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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-01-12

late Judge Torrey T.. Wales. and a great
grandson of the late Bishop w. II. A.
Bisscll. lie was bright and promising
boy and a favorite with his young asso-
ciates, as we'll as a comfort and help to
his widowed mother. lie entered the
Hackley school at Tarrytown-on-th the
Hudson last fall, and was making good
progress in his studies. He went to New
York. where his mother had an apart
ment this winter to spend the holiday
vacation with her and his friends in that
and subject to occasional beedings from
the nose. Last week Tuesday he was taken
with violent nose bleed, which proved
to be a symptom and result of an unus-
ual disease of the blood AS the bleeding
could not be controlled by any means at
hand, his mother had him taken to St
! Luke's hospital. There every method and
used in vain. On Thursday his condition
| became desperate from loss of blood, and
on Friday evening he died. Ills remains
! accompanied by his mother and Mrs. Her.
bert Daniels, were brought home, arriv-
! ing yesterday morning, and the funeral
ing Sunday morning, and the funeral
was held from st. Pauls Church Mon
patty is felt throughout this community
for Mrs. Wales, Miss Laura, who is at
Pass Christian, Miss, with her grand
mother. Mrs. Gray, and the other rea-
tives on whom the sore burden OF this
sorrow has fallen.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-01-12
AN AFTERNOON WEDDING.
Charles w. boyd nnd Miss Mary n.
pnrrOtt Mnrricd Monday.

quiet but very pretty wedding was
solcnnzod at st. Mary's Cathedral Mon
Day afternoon at two o'clock, when
Charles W. Boyd of this city, and Miss
Mary j.. Parrot of Milton were united
IN marriage. The ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. j. T. ellis in tho
presence of It company of the relatives
and friends. Tho bride was attended by
Miss Eva Boyd as bridesmaid, the best
man being j. Moore.
Mr. and Mrs. Boyd left on the after
noon train for the home Of the brides
father, r. PARROT in Milton. where II
wedding reception was rendered last even
ing. After IL brief wedding trip they will
reside in this city.
Tho gown worn by tho bride was CASH
nero of a rrayish hue and trimmed with
lace. She also wore Il white picture hat,
ana carried small hOuqucc Of pink and
white carnations. Tho young people were
the recipients of a large number Of use-
full and beautiful presents, which attest
the esteem in which they are held by
their associates.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-01-12
MAN WANTED.
Free Press Asked to start n Matrimon-
ial Agency.

To Editor Burlington Free Press:
Dear Sir:--I trust you will forgive
me for this infringement on your time
and perhaps on your patience, for un-
doubtedly you are bcsiogcd with many
appeals from gricf-strickcn mothers,
wives ana sisters but l am sure you
will do me this favor L ask. which is
to kindly publish this letter in your
paper
1 have lived in Burlington all my life
up to five years ago, when we moved
to New Jersey. Now, as both of my
parents have died recently l am all
alone in this world except for a rich
old (cranky) aurt, with whom I am
now living. I am 20 years old and have
money in my own name, and what I
want is to become acquainted with
and marry some gentleman of ability
who neither uses tobacco or liquor. He
must live in burlington or not more
than 10 miles from there He must be
steady in his habits and be able to
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-01-12
WINTER TERM BEGUN.
Public Schools Opened Monday with
Usual Attendance

The attendance at the public schools
Monday, the first day of the winter
term of IL weeks, was somewhat smaller
than the attendance at the opening OF
tho schools in September. ana on the
whole about the same as the attendance
last year on January S, which was the
date when the winter term opened. All
the schools opened Monday except the
Thayer school, in which the installation
of a new steam heating apparatus is not
quite finished, which will cause Il Few
days delay in the opening of that SCHOOL
Miss a. Louise Bingham Monday as
sunod her new duties as teacher IN the
C. primary grade of the Converse school
Miss Rosln Spauding and Miss Maudc
Weeks returned to their duties after
leaves of absence. Mrs. sally Farrar be-
gan her duties as special assistant in the
Lawrence Barnes school and Mrs. John
Il. Stcarns assumed the same position IN
the Adams street school.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-01-12
HOME SAVINGS BANK.
Officers Elected at the Annual Meeting
Of the Corporator- Monday.

The annual meeting OF the corpora
tors of the Home Savings bank was
held Monday afternoon, when the fol-
lowing officers were elected for the en-
suing year:
President-C $. Isham.
Vice prcsidents-C. J.. Dolan and c.
W. Brownell.
Treasurer-N *. Brown.
Trustces--C. :. Isham, ii. S. Peck,
Thomas Arbuckle. l.. c. Grant, W. e.
Gates, c. w. Brownell, J. ii. Macomber,
II. w. Tracy, G. d. Warren f. o. Beau
pre- and n. * Brown.
Auditors-C. D. Warren, c. w.
Brownell and T. O. Beaupre.
Investment Committce--C. S. Isham,
j. II. Macomber and +. O. Beaupre
This bank, which is the newest OF
Burlngton's financial institutions, has
had a steady growth since its organ
ization ten years ago. During the past
year dopositors have been paid inter
est at the highest rate allowed by law
and the amount of deposits has in
creased from sS7,512 to S120,A7S, or
nearly 40 per cent. with a correspond
ing gain in thu surplus,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-01-12
KING RICHARD THIRD.
Mnsterly Interpretation of shake
spearean Character by II. l..
Il 1ssE

The rotunda of the Billings Library was
filled, last evening. with the members
and friends OF the Fortnishtly club, who
were treated to mastery Interpretation
of Shak"spcare's king Richard III by
Henry Lawrence Southwck. dean of the
Emerson School of Oratory.
Mr.. Southwicks reputation as thor
ough student of the great master of Eng
lish drama and rs reader of remark
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-01-12
PRINCIPAL THOMAS ILL.
Granted Indefinite Leave of Absence
Mrs Moore Acting PrincipnI.

The many former pupils and friends OF
Principal Isaac Thomas as well as the
teachers and scholars of the high school.
will regret to learn that 1t will be neces-
sary for the principal to take few
weeks rest. owing to Ill health. Mr.
Thomas asked for a leave of absence upon
the advice of his physicians. and this has
been granted for an indefinite period. al
though it is hoped that he will be able to
resume charge of the school In the course
of few weeks, Together with his fam
.ly the principal left Monday morning
for his former home in New Haven,
Conn, where he viii try and regain his
lost strength.
During his absence the high school will
be in charge OF Miss Effie Moore. AS the
absence OF Mr. Thomas will necessitate
the services Of an additional teacher,
Mrs. A. d. Bristol has been engaged.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-01-12
LADY FORESTERs INSTALLED.

The recently elected officers Of the
Lady Foresters were Installed in their
rooris in the Weller block Tuesday even
ing by Court Deputy Miss Margaret
Murphy. Following the installation
refreshments We're served and a musi-
cal programme was rendered.
The following is a list OF the off,
GERS:
chief rangcr-Mary Charland.
Vicc-chiof rangcr-Josephine Moran.
Secretary-B. a. Redmond.
reasurer-Margare r. Murphy.
Recording secrotary-Mary McElli-
gott.
Senior onductor-Elizabeth Dough-
crtY.
Junior condUctor-Mary Brett.
Inside Standardization Kecfe.
outside scntiuol-Mary sullivan.
Trustees-Flizabetli Murphy, JOSH
phue Muir, Mary Lynch.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-01-12
FUNERAL OF J. B. SCULLY.
Escort Duty Done by Members Of Sew
craI Organizations.

The funeral of the late James II.
Scully was held from st. Mdry's Cathc-
dral Saturday morning at nine O'Clock.
A solemn requiem mass was celebrated
by the Rev. p. j. Barrett, pastor of the
cathedral, assisted by the Rev. j. j.. Rand
OF Winooski as deacon and the Rov. l..
j. Doheny as sub-dcacon. Besides the
aforementioned clersymen. the RI.
Rev. Bishop Michaud and the Rev. j.
G. Mclaughlin of this city and the Rev.
ID. J. O'Sullivan of st. Adams were in
the sanctuary. The liberia was chanted
by the right reverend bishop, who also
gave the benediction.
After the benediction Bishop Michaud
eulogizod. in brief, the deceased. saying
among other things. that Mr. Scully and
himself were boys together, and that the
deceased had always been II good man. tie
was "a good husband u good father and
"A good comradc
Shortly before the hour appointed for
the services at the church, the remains
were escorted from the home of his
daughter. Mrs. G. l.. Rand, to the church.
Stannard Post, g. y. r.. DcGoesbriand
Council Knights of Columbus st. MAry's
Mutual Benevolent society and the meme
bcrs of the old Volunteer Hose company,
of which organizations the deceased was
Il member, acted rs escort to the remains.
The bearers were selected from the diff
fercnt organizations and were 6. II.
Beach, for the Grand Army, II. w. Al
len, who was a mcmbev of the Same com
pany and regiment rs the deceased, co.
A, 1st Vermont regiment l.. H. CorleN.
for tho Benevolent society. NJ. l.. san
born, for the Knights Of Columbus, II.
c. Gleason, Il personal friend of the de
ceased. and J. r. henderson, for the
old Volunteer Hose company.
The caskct WAS covered with the TINT
ted States flag upon which were placed
many beautiful floral tributes
Besides tho aforementioned organ
izations the church was filed with the
former friends. comrades ana business
associates of the deceased. who came
from different places to pay a last tribute
of respect. Among those from out of the
city who attended the funeral were col
A. c. Brown of Montpelier, William eros
by and Thomas Mack Of Nergenncs, john
Hanlon of Bristol and ex-tiov. J. J..
Bars&ow Of Shclburne.
Burial was in st. Joscphs cemetery
and the funeral arrangements were il
charge of John r. Kelley.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-01-12

divulged anything of her past, except IN
a joking manner. After her ARRIVAL IN
this country and until n year ago, DO
years in all. Miss Baird was housekeepcr
in the home of tho late Deacon James
Mitchell. Her former home is near Dublin,
ireland. She has three sisters living In
this country, one of whom is known TO
be Mrs. Michael FinneEan, who resides
at Port Kent. n. y, but who, owing to
her age. was prevented from attend
ing the funeral. Miss Baird was a faith
full housekeeper, of a sunny disposition
and an active and devout worker IN the
First Church. The funeral was held
Tuesday afternoon from the home Of
Henry Fenwick.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-01-12
MORRILL, AND MOSSEY.
Former Made Complaint against Lat
ter who Cleared Himself.

His own statement, substantiated by
another witness, suficed saturday in
city court to acquit Arthur Mossey.
who was arraigned ON charge of
breach of the peace. Mossey was ar
rested on a complaint made by Will
liam Morrill,, who claimed that Mossey
hit him and knocked him down. The
trouble arose over "A small boy whom
Morrill, said Mossey picked upon. Nor
rill said he told Mossey to take some
one his own sizo and that thereupon
Mossey Knocked him down. This
statement was denied by Mossey' who
said Morrill, attempted to hit him while
his back was turned, but Mossey look
cd around in time to dodge the blow
and as he lodged &c struck Morrill,.
Mossey had witness whose testimony
was the same and no was discharged.
Michael Keogan was in court Satur-
day on charge of intoxication. lie
pleaded guilty and was fined IS and
costs of 1919. He will probably serve
the alternate sentence Of ten days in
jail
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-01-12

Three hundred and seventy respond
cnts were convicted 10 were acquitted
"a were discharged on nolle proscqui
and two were discharged for want of
prosecution. Three cases We're dis
missed for want Of jurisdiction.
One hundred and forty-four respond
ents were committed to the county
jail on either straight or alternative
sentences; four respondents were plac-
ed in charge of the probation officer,
and three were put under bonds to
keep the peace. one case was appeal
ed to the March, 1904, term of county
court. Seventeen cases were appealed
to the September term. of which number
five We're entered therein for trial, and
II were not entered. In eleven OF the
cases not entered. execution of sentence
is suspended pending the adjournment of
the September term one respondent died
before the adjournment of the term. Six
cases have been appealed to the March,
1905. term of county court. In two cases
the fines and costs have been RENTED
by the mayor with the approval of the
board of aldermen and in one case execu-
ton of sentence has been indefinitely sus-
pended by the court.
Total fees to be disbursed in cases
reported OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. .$,blb. 10
Total fines and costs collected and
paid into the city treasury........ 3,l69. 70
There are unsolicited fines and costs in
10 cases now in process of collection,
amounting to the sum of s251.G0.
For violation of the liquor law there
have been ~ prosecutions in city court
against the same number of respondents.
Two hundred and siXty-rvc respondents
were convicted and five were discharged
on nolle prosequi
Total fees dishursed in liquor cases
reported .......... ...........'..'...so ~
Total fines and costs in liquor
| cases collected and paid into the
city treasury......... ............. 2.o62 Al
| Total fees disbursed i'll cases re-
ported exclusive of liquor cases. 1851 90
Total fines and costs in cases re-
ported, exclusive OF liquor cases.
collected and paid into the city
| treasury ............. .''.'.'''....'' i'iV'.-a
| The state makes up any deficit III fees
paid by the city in liquor prosecutions
and the city receives one-half of all the
fines collected. The total amount OF fines
collected in liquor cases during the year
was $500. making a profit to the city OF
$3.50 on liquor prosecutions in city court.
Any further information that may be
desired relative TO the city court, VIII DC
|cheerfully furnished upon application tc
this office.
Respectfully submitted,
JOSEPH 7. STEARNS.
Clerk of the City Court.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-01-12
UNIVERSITY NOTES.
Board Of Control to Consider site for
New Building ON Friday.

A melting of the board of control OF the
experiment station will be held Friday
of this week, at which time the matter
Of selecting site for the new agricul-
tural building Will be considered. The
board consists of President Nj. II. Buck
ham, cx-GOv. T. j. Ormsbce. the Hon. G..
S. Fassett and the Hon. Cassius Peck.
Prof. George n. Perkins read paper
on 1.-THE Tertiary Ignite Deposits of
Brandon at the annuni meeting of the
Geological Society of America at Phila
delphia.
The annual meeting of the New Eng
land Alumni association of the university
will be held at the Westminster in Bos-
ton Friday evening, January 20. The
election of officers will oe followed by a
dinner. The college will be represented
by President Buckham and one or more
members of the faculty.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-01-12
ALIENATION OF AFFECTIONS
John e. Alger Sues Fred Thompson ON
That Allegation.

Suit has been brought by John c. AL
ger of Huntington against Fred Thomp-
son of the same place for alleged aliena-
ton of affections. He seeks to recover
damages of 5000 The suit Is brought
through r. W. Taft of this city.
The circumstances which led I'D to the
present suit began several years ago. The
plaintiff alleges that Thompson and his
wife became friends and that after a
time Mrs. Alger sought and received a
divorce. Alger claims that this action
came about through the influence of
Thompson. The case is returnable at the
March term of county court.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-01-12
The January Sale
Is Alive with Real
Economies.
Just
before
count.
ing
stock.
Important neA'S
of Price Cuts.

The prevailing list of low
prices during this our annual
sale, makes hum and hustle
} that could not be created in
, any other manner. In most
stores January is looked upon
as the time when stock should
be counted and inventory TAX
en-, but here it's an establish
, ed fact that January, (by the
aid of an entire years study Of
the markets and the careful
!, gathering of the best offerings
and the low pricing of the most
needed and best known ar
ticles) is made one of the best
business months Of the year.
} So--It is that our January
Sale is always remarkably pop
ular.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-01-12
The Old Bee Hive.
Another Great Day
in the Linen Section.

72-inch All-Lincn Bleached
Table Damask. SOC, was 62ac.
67-inch All-Lincn Bleached
Table Damask. 62Ac, was Use.
72-inch All-Iincn Cream
Table Damask. 624c, was SIZE.
72-inch All-I.inen German
Cream Damask. 75c, was $1.OO. ,
66-inch Granny's Hand
Loom Damask. SOC, was 67bc.
67-inch All-Lincn Bleach
ed Table Damask. 75c, was
$1.19.
72-inch All-Linen Cream
Damask, extra heavy. CSC,
was $1.25.
72-inch German Bleached
Double Damask. $1.19, was
$3.50.
Pinch Scotch Blcached
Double Damask. $3.50, was
$500.
1S-inch Napkins. Toe a dozen,
were $1.OO.
lS-inch Napkins. $1.00 a,
dozen, were $1.25.
1S-inch Napkins. $1.25 a
dozen, were $50.
19-inch Napkins. $1.50
dozen, were $500.
20-inch Napkins. $500 a
dozen. were $3.50.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-01-12
DEATH OF MRS. GUEST.
Was the Mother Of Mrs. \. II. Grlnnell
and Had been III II Month.

Mrs Sarah l.. Guest aged 70 years, died
IN this city sunday morning at the
Mary Fletcher hospital after an illness
of about n month. Mrs. Guest was the
mother of Mrs. A. p. Grnnell OF this city
and is also survived by another daugh-
ter, Mrs. Walter Dickson of brooklyn,
n. Y. The body was removed to the home
of Mrs. Guests granddaughter, Mrs.
Harry b. Shaw. at o53 South Union street,
and Monday. accompanied by Mrs. Shaw,
was taken to Ogdensburg. n, Y, where
the funeral was held and where inter-
mcnt was made.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-01-12
CHURCH MEETINGS.
Societies Of TWO congregational
Churches Elect Officers.

The Goth annual meeting of the First
Church society was held Monday cver-
ing. w. j. Van Pattcn was chosen
moderator. The report of the treas
urer showed that the total receipts
were S6,070.20. With expenditures of
$6,025. The committee on pews pre-
scented report living the assessment
for the pews, which viii be acted upon
when the prudonual committee calls
a meeting the last this month. The
meeting was a vofy harmonious one,
all the members being pleased with
the condition of affairs The officers
elected were as follow.
Prudential commttee--F. w. Perry,
&c. l.. Woodbury. and Gardner Brewer.
Clerk and treasure 9. +. Beach.
Auditors-R G. Storn j. A. Manson
and 5. l.. Platka.
COLLEGE SrREEr CHURCH.
The annual mcctinu Of the society
of the College stree Congre gational
Church was held Mondag evening". Cnaun-
ccy w. Brownell actlng as chairman
pro TEN. in the absenco If the president
Robert Roberts. The report of the
treasurer showed tho hnances of the
society to be in u hourishing condi-
ton and the trcasur,r further an
nounced that Il legacF of $1,000 had
been left to the Collcge street Church
and society by the late Mrs. Edward
Lyman. 1t will be known as the Mrs
Edward Lyman fund w. L. BurnaI
and the Rev. Edward ilnngerford were
appointed a committen to prepare 4
suitable resolution OF thanks and re-
port at n subsequent meeting of the So
cety. Officers are as follows:
President-Robert Roberts.
| Clerk--H. o. Wheeler.
Treasurer--II. T.. RUttcr.
Prudential comml.tcc--Dr. II. c
Tinkham. w. c. Isham and c. w
| BrOwnelf
| Auditor--B j. Derby.
| CollectOr-Ferdinand pcase.
Committee on pews-A. c. Whiting
and A. l. Goodhue.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-01-12
422 PROSECUTIONS
More Than Half the Number
Were for Intoxication.


Tho annual report of the city court
for the past year was completed
Monday by Clerk J. r. Stearns. 1t
shows a profit to the city of $3.50 In
liquor cases, which is decrease OF
$35 AS compared with 1908. The re-
port is as follows;
TO the Honorable City Council:
Gentlemen The total number of
prosecutions in which the fines ana
costs are payable into the city treas
ury, heard and determined during me
year ending December 81, 1904, was
422 against the same number OF re-
spondcnts, and the offcnscs are classi-
fed as follows:
poco,pinr mud hoine- found intOxi-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-01-12
THE LATE REGINALD WALES.

a deep feeling Of sorrow and sympathy
has been occasioned throughout n wide
circle In this city and elsewhere by the
death of young Reginald Wales. He was
a youth of sixteen years! the only son Of
the late George Worcester Wales and
Martha Gray Wales, the grandson of the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-01-12

The list Of unclaimed letters in the
burlington postohra for the week end
ing january 8, 1905.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-01-12
handle a $4,000 estate.

hnndTo n X35,UUU estate.
I think there is no place like Bur
lington and my one wish is to sottl'
there for life by friends and acquaint
ances. / remain.
Yours sincerely,
ALICE ------
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-01-12
MEMS LIST.

Alexander Robin. Herbert Condnt,
Albert Dupre, Seth A. Fife. Joseph
Govean, Clement Gervais, Jas. j. 1ar-
rington, George Kelly, VIM. Levin.
Valentine Mitchell, Joe Potvin, Proso
Pratt, Casper Places, Jas. Regain, II. A..
Seeley CD, Geo. Sweeney, II. f. Trum-
bell. c. r. Wright, Richard Watkins
co, NJ Nanpret, Maitland Young.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-01-12

And the Night Gowns at tho
same price .........98 c
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-01-12

These are two very lmpOr-
tant bargains.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1905-04-28

fThe editor has been accused Of keep.
H. liquor In his cellar. This IL = ma
ltlous and unspcakablc ~falsehood. The
kruor IL kept In the pantry, between the
hnipe room and the kitchen. Why not
the TRUTH II Ia also alleged that
n, editor OF the Gazette has the govt,
kused by high living. Yesterday for
hlner he had home-plcked soardock
Mustard. dandilion. horseradish and
brt.,op greens. boiled bacon and pota
hoes. corn bread and onions. Would yot
,ail that high living7- Emporia tkan.)
naalite.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1905-04-28

More lives can I've saved by having
many srnall stations along the coast
than by. having only one extra large one.
Pnp hetkis kuro y now on sale al almost
al drug stores IN the country. II your
Druggist has not got II induce him 10
keep u. This inul, plies the number Of
life saving stations. Pusheck'- Kuro Il
the be-, remedy known for stomach ,rou.
hles, rheumatism. taiauh. Pain, Weak.
ness. Scrufuls and Oh diseases of the
Bleed q Nerves. Price II. II your drug.
get VIII NJ, supply you, send 10 Dr. G.
lushccl, Chicago. A
Grand Island, Ncb.
DR.. Pdshcck's Remedy has done won.
dets iei me and | want 70 recommend
u 10 all sufferer. ftcd llarickopi.
'Doc- Your husband ever win Al, the
racess No, answered Young Mrs,
Jorkins "Someiimrs the boob skef- let
him hold a few dollars of then money Tor
. litil- while. hut he never actually
wins. - Arlington Star.