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drums. General Lee, always on the alert. soon had his army ready to meet him. Morning dawning upon the scene, both armies were in motion, amidst the boom ing of cannon. General Burnside had crossed his army over the river on pon- toon bridges, opposite Fredericksburg and the battle opened on our right. We were on the extreme left. The battle ragged with alternating success through out the greater part of the day. Later in the evening, casting my eye down the right of our line, I noticed the gallent Pelham coming across an open field with his sword drawn and raised over his head. He was galloping in front of his battery. urging his men forward and they had their horses in full gallop. It was but short time until we heard his guns booming in front of the Federas Night coming on, 1t put a quietus to the battle and as the morning dawned upon us, we learned that General Burnside had made his escape to the pastures from whence he came He had made a desperate ef- fort and his loss of life was heavy, but he never got the coffee.
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@ 5NERAL Wilcox's old brigade was
 composed of the Eighth, Ninth, 0 Tenth, Eleventh and Fourteenth Alabama regiments, and this brigade was not only noted for its fighting qualities, but also for being swift on the march, always coming up on time. They were often styled the Webb-footed Brigade, as no creek, or river would check them when headed for battle, or any special place when ordered.
 On leaving Winchester, we marched all night through a cold and sleety rain and just before the break of day we were ordered to halt, break ranks and rest. The soldiers fell out on the side of the road, wrapped themselves Tn their blankets, and lay down on the ground for a few moments of rest. Just at sunrise the drums beat the roll-call to fall in. We were soon on our feet and ready to march
 Looking down the road toward the Shenandoah river, which was only short distance away. we espied a lady coming up the road on horseback whom we soon recognized as Bell Boyd. known through out the army as the rebel spy When she came near us we observed that the water had come up on her saddle skirts, and we also learned that General Wilcox had sent her to the river, to cross 1t and ascertain if we could ford it, as there was no bridge. When she passed us, we were ordered to fall in and were marched down to the bank of the river, and were then ordered to take off shoes and trousers, and tie them on our knapsacks, which we did reluctantly, as 1t was grow ing bitter cold. At the command For ward" we marched down into the water, amidst the yells and jeers of the soldiers. As we went forward the water got deeper and deeper.
 Then I heard a noise, as if chattering of teeth. Looking around near me- noticed Comrade Dave Talifero. He was shivering, and all of sudden he became very pious. He looked at me and began saying, "Phi1-Phil-ip an-and the eu-eu- eunuch went down into the water Just then fellow-comrade near him stumbled over rock, which was hidden under the water, splashing the cold water into his face and eyes. and as he fell against Comrade Talifero, he carried him down under the water with him. Comrade Tali- fero was quick to raise, spouting the
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to the railroad companies of the operation of this train was about $15,000
 As the first experiment in the efforts of the government, both state and federal, to reach directly the small producer. the results of this effort are being watched with great interest by the large shippers of grain of all kinds throughout the eoun- try. 1t is understood that if this corn train inaugurated by Iowa proves a suc- cess many of the larger corn and wheat producing states of the west will adopt similar methods for reaching the farm- CTS.
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way? | have thou0ands of Ietters rom people who were unluelSy In everything and are now having good luck and are prosperous fin all their undertakings. Sena vonr name and address to Captain Rand and he will tell you all about ii; 1t will cost you nothing 10 write him, and 1t may result in your fortune and future happi- ness WALTER I. RAND, 175 Fremont St, Boston Mass. This Is not astrology or fortune telling.
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GOO4l ADA-N

Do You Want Good Luck7 Do you desire 10 know how you may be fortunate in life, successful In business and prosperous financially? Is 1t your desire to have everything to come your
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-09-28
PANTON.

A very Pretty home wedding occur
red September 30 at noon at tho home
Of MIR. and Mrs. T.. T.. Grandcy, when
their daughter. Anna NJ. was married
to John W. Otis of Jay. n. Y. The
bridal party preceded by two flower
girls. Maud and Anna Reynolds. enter
ed the parlor, which was very prettily
decorated. to the strains of the wedding
march played by Mrs. w. r. Ryder and
the ceremony was performed under an
evergreen arch and bell by the Rev. W.
r. Ryder.
Frank G. Ryder was best man and Mis-.
Belle Parker acted as bridesmaid The
bride wore a beautiful gown of lavender
with white trimmings and carried IL bo,i-
quot of white astcrs while the bridesmaid
Was prettly dressed in white. After tina
ceremony refreshments of ice cream and
cake were served. The bride was the re-
cipient Of many beautiful and useful ar
tclcs. About 60 invited guests were pres
cnt and among those from out of town
were Mr.. and Mrs. John FarnswOrth of
Wostport. n. V. Mr.. and Miss Bostwick
Of Addison. Mrs. William Egglcston of
WestmOreland n. H.. Mr.. and Mrs. A.
Hamilton of Weybridgc. Miss Rose Dona
way of FerrisburGh and Mr.. and Mrs.
c. W. Otis Of Cornwall.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-09-28
NORTH TERRISBURoH.

Miss Mabel G. Skeclcs, teacher in dis
trict No. ]. spent Sunday Will, her par
ents at Swanton.--Mr. and Mrs. John
Knowles have just returned from a car
riagc drive through Bristol, Starksbora
and fluntington.-Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Young and two grand children OF Bristol
have been visiting at the homes OF Mr..
and Mrs. John Knowles and Mrs. A. W,
Cronk. e. G. and A. &. Collins
spent Sunday in Buriington.-Miss Caro-
line Beach visited Saturday and Sunday
at the home of Mrs. 8. A. Hand.-Walter
Lewis. mail carrier on route No. .. has
returned after spending his vacation in
Canton, y. Y.--Mrs. Gilbert Barton has
been chosen delegate to the w. F. G. u.
State convention to he held at Swanton
this wecK.Mss 1ncz Martin has gone
to Montpelier to attend school, Miss
Helen Barton has gone to Burlington Ia
attend the University.-Allan Calhoun Of
Middlebury has just completed fitting the
home of Cassius Wicker with steam heat
ing arpaiatus.-The Misses Wheeler gave
an informal lunch 'on Saturday afternoon
in honor of the Misses Porter from WASH
ington, n. C.-Miss Harriet Porter of
Washington. ID. c.. gave a very interest
ing address on Porto Rico before tho
pupils of the Champlain Valley school
one afternoon last week.-Mrs.. Walter
Lewis and daughter have returned after
spending the summer with her people in
Contor. N. Y.-NIiss Bertha Lewis has
gone to Burlington to spend the fall.
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CALEDONIA COUNTY
HARDWIcK.

rhe many friends Of Miss Eva Glenn
ont. who was a very popular teacher In
the high school last year. will be inter-
cstcd to know of her marriage to Prof.
Amcs. which occurred recently. Trof.
Amcs Is principal Of n colored school in
Richmonl. Va. and they arc now located
there Mrs. J. V. Dntt"n ana daughter.
Frances. have gone to st. Paul. Mimi,
t. visit relatives for several weeks
II. r. Kimball has gene West for a va
cation of two weeks. lie WIS accompanied
hy his wife. Durn,, his absence Arthur
Merrill OF Mcohonic's Falls, Me-. will
have charge OF the store.'-A. +. Grow
has moved his family from Cherry street
to the Provost house on South Main
street.-A. A. Mcleod has vacated the
Wakefield house on High street and has
moved his family to Cherry street.
A very enjoyable reception and social
was held in the rarlors OF the Consrc-
gationaI Church Friday evening, this
being tho Arst social held since the
completion of the extensive repairs that
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-09-28

Several Meetings to Be Held In the
Connecticut valley.

Windsor, Sept. 27-'Thc Vermont bridge
commissioners have appointed the follow.
ing public meetings: At Brattleboro
October j, 10 a. M; Bellows Falls, Octo-
bor G. p. M; Ascutneyvilc, October g.
y. NJ; Claremont, n. H.. October s, 1886
y. m.
The object of these meetings is to dis
cuss with the residents regarding the
abolishmcnt of toll brodgcs across tn,
Connecticut river. the need and advisa-
blity of constructing new bridges, and
whether Vermont towns which have made
bridges free are entitled to reimburse.
mcnt by the State at the next session OF
the Legislature.
At these meetings the commissioners OF
Vermont and New Hampshire will act to-
gcther. and all persons interested ir
the public welfare are invited to bt
present and take part in the discussions
The board Of commissioners of Yer.
mont Is made up Of Gilbert A. Davis. G
O. Ford, James l. Seavcr.
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MoNKTON RIDGE.

There WAS n pleasant surprise and
birthday party on Friday night foi
Bcrtram Masters at his mothers. lie
lad reached his majority and some of his
Young friends honorcd him with their
presence. Cake etc. was served and
some presents lcft.-l.i2zic Shepherd 8
father and sister fl LircCli' paid her
"a few days visit and returned on Mon
day. Her daughter. Sophia. went with
them to her school in BRISTOL james
Eenfrew has returned frum a two weeks
visit to his old home in Rhode Island
No school here for the present because
the teachers mother. Mrs. Gcro. of Bris-
tol. is siCk.A. A. Baldwin is having is
slos filled. much of his corn had To be
cut by Land because of the rains.--Harry
Nancelctte has his blacksmith shop near
~ completed. He will move from Sinrks-
horo into S. Shepherds tenement
George Walston has i acres of oa,s that
are practically ruincd.--Mrs f.. Eddy has
gone IT, Massachusetts to visit her sister
and friends. Mrs Ailcr is keeping house
for her in her ahse.c OWN Lawrence
went to seq his father, Milo Lawrence.
in Hinesburgh. who is but Just alive
Harry Finny of Monliton and John Har.
rington Of Charlotte are both seriously
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-09-28
DID NOT CONCEAL FACTS.
Trust Company and Bnnk stock II
Held.

New York. Sept. T.-Tho pending in
vestgation Of life insurance conditions
shows that there has never been any at
tempt at concealment of the relations OF
tho Mutual Life to the trust companies
and banks In which its deposits have
been made. All the company's annual
reports ana its statements 10 the super
intendcnts and commissioners OF msur-
ance In all the states have contained y
complete list OF its holdings or stock in
these institutions ard have sIovn tlri
cost and market values OF tho stocks
Deposits in these institutions have IN
creased the values of their stocks and
the company's policyholdcrs have tcnclit-
cd to tho extent of over sl5.0l0Ono.
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SALISBURY.

A. c. Sheldon Of Rutland recently visit
cd his people hcre.-F. I. Nelson was IN
Rutland one day last week.
The cards arc out for the marriage of
Miss Ethel Sawyer and Herbert Morgan
a. the Congregational Church, October
1i.-Mrs. Diana Thomas. who has been
with her daughter. Mrs. Emma Colsos
at Burlington for two weeks returned
home the 1oth.-Mrs. Henry Dolittle OF
Sandy Hill, N. ", is visiting friends in
town.-Frcd Wainwfight cut two of his
fingers while working in the pulp mill
Mrs. Della Thomas went to Windsor
Locks. Conn, Saturday to visit her son.
Henry Thomas and family.-Mrs Ida
Wainwright visited friends in Bolton,
Richmond and Burlington recently.
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LINCOLN.

Mrs. Louisa Bristol and Mrs. Gertrude
Rhodes have been elected delegates to
the Sunday school convention at Ner-
gennes next week.-Field Secretary Full
Ter will speak in the Union Church on
Sunday school work next Sunday at II
IA. m.-Mrs. Naomi Purinton of Starks-
boro is visiting friends in town.-Mrs.
Anna RUscoc of Wcybrdre is visiting
her daughter. Mrs. Orvillc Estes and Mrs.
Horace Poland.-Mr. and Mrs. T.. \.
Peck of Goodland Ind, visited here the
first of the wcck.-Edmund Slayton of
the Philadelphia College OF Pharmacy
visited his aunt, Mrs. A. Il. Morgan, Tues
day.-Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Murray, who
spent the summer in Barnet, have re-
turned to their home hcrc.-C. A. Kings
ley is somewhat improved from last week
Mrs. Annette Morgan and Mrs. Mary
Morgan are attending the w. &. II. u.
convention in Swunton and visiting Dr.
and Mrs. Rogers of Albany this week.
The Ladies' Aid society will hold another
all days quilting Wednesday. October 4.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse
Farr Thursday, September H.-Mount
Abraham was white with snow for the
FIRST time Monday.-Mr and Mrs. War
ner Pierce are on the sick list-Nrs
Minnie Heir, wife of Frank Lafrancis,
died Saturday morning OF acute Bright's
disease. A husband, son. aged nine years,
and infant daughter. besides a brother
and sisters. survive her, The funeral
was held at the Methodist Church Mon
day afternoon, the Rev. j. T.. Thurston
officiating and q. A. Thayer, director. A
profusion of beautiful flowers testified to
the rcspect in which the deceased was
held The intcrment was in Maple ccmc-
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SOUTH sTARKsBoRo.

Mr.. and Mrs. Ambrose Tart cclebra cd
their golden wcddin; Saturday, Scptcm-
Der -, by inviting company of relatives
and friends. about - in number. Among
tho wedding festivities WAS IA roast pig.
turkey and luXuries too numerous to mem
ton. Mr.. and Mrs Tart have ALWAYS
lived here. having had their share OF
trials and hard work in their early lite
ana are now prosperous farmers-Stephen
Young has gone to Port Chester. n. Y.
whcrc he has a position as a machinst.-
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Guindon of Bristol
visited Mrs. Guindon's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. T.. H. Young. sundays. A. Tart
of Hancock spoke IN the Friends Church
Sunday morning. his family coming to
attend the golden wedding OF his par
onts Saturday.-Thc Rev. Mr.. Gray will
preach ut the Jerusalem school house
next Sunday at 2:3O o'clock.
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LOST LIFE WHILE DRUNK.
Robert Edwards Had His Head Crusl,
ed ON Railroad Truck.

Rutland. Sept c7.-The dead body OF
Robert Edwards OF South Poutncy was
found this morning beside the Delaware q
Hudson railroad track at Warren switch.
just south of the village by quarrymen on
their way to work. 1t is thought that
Edwards must have been lying with his
head on the rail when the east bound pas.
senger train came through last night. az
the entire top Of his head was torn of.
He was not otherwise mancled.
Edwards, who was about So years old.
was employed at the Rising & Nelson
slate quarry. He had been drinking nj
Granville. n. V, yesterday afternoon and
an empty flask was found in his pocket.
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FERRIsBURGH.

Miss Mary Robinson, after sraduatina
at Goddard Seminary and teaching the
past year, has decided to further pursue
her studies in tho u. V. NJ, and left for
that purpose on Monday. The delegates
from the Congregational Sunday school
to the county convention At Nergcnnes
next week are Mrs. T.. Y. Reynolds and
Miss Alice T.. Bailey; in the Methodist
school, Misses Elsie Burkit and Jessie
BALL. H. Woman. consul at Three
Rivers, Canada. has appointed II. s. Cot
lins Of this place as his assistant ana he
cxptcls to leave here nest week to enter
upon his new dutics..-'Tlc superintendent
of $, hools has been busy of late in dis
tributing cards. blanks and record books
with full instructions tn teachers for test
ing the sight and hearing OF all pupils in
public schools. This test Is to be made
In the month Of September each year. and
| II there IL any defect of eye or car 1t is
reported to the parcnts.-Apple picking
time has arrived and there is great sour
ryng for men. boys and bnrrols.-Mrs. J.
o. v alkcr has just returned from three
weeks visit TO her daughter in Burling.
ton.-The funeral Of Harry Sears was
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-09-28
BAPTIST CONVENTION OVER
4 SuccessfuI Gathering nt Fair Haven
Next Meeting In Swnnton-Onicers.

Fair Haven Sept 97.--Wedncsdays
session of the Baptist State convention
was opened at nine o'clock with "A devo-
,ional service. led by the Rev. j. a. Swart
Of South Newfanc. This was followed by
the reports of the trustees, treasurer and
supcrintcnden of missions. a discussion
)f the reports followed. a report on the
condition of Christian stewardship was
made by the Rev. George i. Lawson of
Brattleboro and the Rev. j. o. Spring of
Bellows Falls read the report of the trus-
tees of Vermont Academy.
The officers elected were as follows:
President. w W. Stickncy of Ludlow:
vcepresdent the Rev. Henry Crocker
of Chester; trustee Vermont Academy.
David Crane of Burlington.
The afternoon session opened with
devotional service led by the Rev. ]. +.
Usher of Poultney. Then came reports Of
committees, followed by fratcrnal greet
ings from other denominations. F. $. Re-
tan OF Burlington addressed the convcn-
ton on "What flinders Immediate Evan
gelizaton" He was followed by three
talks on evangelizaton work. by the Rev.
j. S. Brown of Manchester. Dr. Cornelius
Wo,fekin of New York and Dr. Henry c.
Mabie Of Boston.
The clos:rg session Wednesday night
was opened with a prayer service by inc
Rev. Edward l.. Bayiss of Ludlow. This
was followed by prayer hv the Rev. {.
Il. l.. Dodge o. St. Johnsbury.
Tho address Of the evening was de-
!ivcred by President w. II. +. Faunce
y. d. LII. D.. of Erown Univ ersity
The convention has been one Of the
host held ir the state. The next con-
ventiun will be held in Swanton.
Last evenings session was largely at
tended. The Hon. w. ". S;iclincy. LII.
l. presided. The service opened with
singing led by the Rev. y. NJ. Fuller OF
Burlington. This was followed by prayer
hr the Rev Gibbs Braislin Of Rutland.
Then came tie reading Of the rules of
order by the Rev. ,lenry Crooksr Of
Chester. Tho address of welcome of Pas
tor I'oote Of the local church 1as warm-
hearted and cordial and was happily re-
sponded to bv President Stckuey. The
committee of arrangements made their
report and an announcement was made
nf the committees on arrangements. Mrs.
A. NJ. Kendall of burlington sang Il solo
and the Rev. George Benc ict Lawson Of
BrattlebOro delivered the annual sermon.
1t was optimistic to the highest degree
and was fun of encouragement 70 all
Christians desirous Of seeing the whole
world for Christ.
The officers chosen at the ministers con-
ferenc Tusday afternoon were as follows:
President, George Bliss Perry OF Bristol:
vice.president, George h. Lawson OF Brat
tleborO: secretary. Rev. Henry NJ. Doug
las of West Haven; treasurer, Howard
Crane OF Burlington.
The Young Peoples union has elected
for its president. Rev. c. W. jackson OF
Bellows Falls: vice president. Rev. Guy
lC. I.amson OF Montpelier: secretary. a.
s. Davis Of North Remington; treasurer.
Rev. G. r. Starr OF Middlebury; educa-
tional leader. Rev. +. r. Morris OF Ben
nington: Junior leader, Miss Grace Young
Of Fair Haven.
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STATE w. G. T. U. MEETING.
SccPetary's Report shows u Total Mem.
bership Of 2,13S-A Gift to Prcsi.
dcnt Ida II. Read.

Swanton, Sept. :1.-Thc W. Z. 7. l..
convention opened this morning ut $50
with an evangelistic meeting. led by Mrs.
J.. u. Dyer. The State president then
called the convention TO order and the
] 18th psalm, called the CRUSADE psalm, "
WAS read, followed by prayer and sing
ing Then came the roll call and the
appointment OF committees. Miss Lillian
Rember was appointed recording secrc-
ta.y pro tenn. 1t was voted that the
chair appoint all committees except
what Is known as the county resolution
| committee. which was to be named by
the several county secretaries. To Mrs.
Davidson and Mrs. Blake were assigned
the credentials and Mrs. Babcock OF st.
Albans was made chairman of press
committee to be appointed by herself.
The roll call Of counties by secretaries
was next in order. and the reports We're
interesting and encouraging. The report
OF the corresponding secretary, Mrs. q.
T.. Davidson. of Newfane was somewhat
curtaled on account of the length Of
county reports. She therefore presented
the following summary:
Number Of unions in the state. III:
total membership. 2i35: honorary mem
bers. composed OF gentlemen). $40; loss
OF membership in the past year, ISL; gain,
2t9 number Of loyal iegions. 20: public
lectures given. Is.
Generous sums were contributed to-
wards a library for the battleship Ner-
mont and the furnishing of room at
the Soldiers Home in Bennington.
A solo. "One Sweetly Solemn Thought" Z"
was rendered by Mrs. Burbank of Pitts
ford, after which the memorial service
for deceased members wis given. a touch
ing prayer by Mrs. Read for tho homes
made deSolate by the entrance Of death
during the past year was followed by
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ADDISON.

About 50 gentlemen and ladies were at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. c. 3. Fisher on
the evening OF Sept. % the occasion being
the 42nd birthday Of Mr.. Fisher. A very
pleasant evening was spent and nice
Morris chair left Mr.. Fisher. Fine re-
freshments of ice cream cake and sand
wiches. pickles. olives and several saIadn
were served.-The moving pictures under
tho auspices of the Ladies' Improvement
society WAS success. The house was well
filled friends of Mr.. and Mrs. John
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LEICESTER.

a series OF evangelistic meetings are
being held at the church. beginning OIL
Monday evening OF this week and con-
tinuin- ten days.-Sevcral attended tn.
meeting mt Silver lake last Sunday.-Mrs.
Rand of West Rutland is the guest OF
her sister. Mrs. kilburn. at Austin John
s.-1homas Scanlan is quite seriously
i'll at his home thc past few days. DIR.
Eastwood is in attendance.--Mrs. Fanny
tl'ushl Barker. widow OF the late J. u.
Barker. died September Is after an i'll
ness of more than three years. Her fun
eral was held Sunday. September II. the
Rev. Mr.. Slocum Of Salisbury officiating.
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WEYBRIDCE.

Mrs. Melissa Kimball of Ferrisburgh.
a former resident OF this place. has been
spending few days here the guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. Robbins ard other
Misunderstanding Elder Dow save OK
CO llent discourses to very appreciativc
audiences at the Methodist Church last
Sunday morning and evening. Mrs. d.
+. iIurlbcrt and little daughter drc visit
ing in Rttland.-Iv1n and William Haear
have entered Middlebiry Collcge.-H. a.
Boios is making repairs on his dwelling
h'nse.--rherc will be preaching at the
Methodist Church next Sunday.--The
Ladies Aid of the Methodist Church have
placed new chairs in The orchestra and
rcfurnishcd the pulpit very attractvely
and have also purchased furniture for the
IN