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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-07-05
THE OLD BEE HIVE.
ST. ALBANS MAN GOT 1T.
automobile Drawn at Haze Ball Fair
Monday Night

The base ball fair closed .ionday night
when tho automobile was drawn by Il. q.
Bachand of St Alhaus. At ten o'clock Il.
X. Milne announced that the drawing was
about to take place and that he would
grant five minutes more for any one in the
han to buy tickets. Those who had charge
of the draw wing We're A. Il. ST. Pierre, e. j.
Russell and y. j.. Chamherlin. \ large
pail was hl,d with MS many cards as
there was tickets sold ON the automobile,
all the cards being blank except one, on
which TIL word automobile was written
Another receptacle contained cards bear
ing the numbers and the cards from both
rccoptaclos wore drawn until the card
that was marked was picked out by Mr.
St. Pierre. Ticket No. l21 was the corre-
spending card drawn by Nh Russell and
that WAS the number Of the ticket that
won the automobile.
Just 96 tickets were sold on the ma
chine, which was Il few hundreds short Of
the number sold last year.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-07-05
VERMONT CRACKER EA TER
Mrs. Jillson, Readsboro, Aged 73,
Makes Them Her Steady Diet.

Doctors,

you may not believe IT," says Mrs.
Cynthia c. Jillson of Rearsboro, in the
Boston Globe, who has recently been a
salvation Army visitor to the dedication
of the Christian Science temple in Boston,
when | tell you am over 73 years If
age. and that since can remember or
since I was a girl Of TO- | have lived on
crackers as steady dist. ] seldom cat
anything else.
Meats do not form any part of my
meals, and so I am not affected by the
exposures of the methods of the Chicago
packers. For vegetables ! have no liking
on rare occasions / have perhaps eaten
a small quantity Of green peas. For fruits
also I have no particular relish. | just
vat crackers"
Crackers for breakfast. " she continued
'crackers for dinner and crackers for sup
por-and my friends have long called me
Polly | have warm water and milk
with my crackers"
II am a civil war pensioncr" said Mrs
Jllson, and therefore my credit at the
village store Is fairly good. l pay my
bills when | get my pension money, or
lonce in three months, and ] have been
q women who keeps all kinds of documents
that get into my house, as some day some
of these recoiptcd bills may be handy TO
shake in tho face of some would be
collector.
"Well, my store bills for Il years end
ing April I, 1909, show u total of IS barrels
lof crackers that had been purchased and
paid for. And practically all of these 1S
barrels were consumed by myself"
80, yes, continued Mrs. Jillson. Il
always buy crackers by tho barrel. and
] have old barrels to sell to my neigh
bors. The doctors say | can't stand it
for long, but | shall he able to put
flowers on the graves of some of those
fellows and keep on eating my crackers
II was born in Oswceo, n. y" con
tinued Mrs. Jillson. "Dec. II 1888, and
when I was n G-ycar-od girl my parents
located at Rcadsboro on the top Of the
Remington county mountains, where the
sun rises sometimes so carly in the morn
ing that 1t interferes with the setting the
might before.
| My husband Joseph Jllson. was in
the 9th Vermont reEt. He was captured
and died the following August, after TIVE
months confinement in Libby prison You
see. he had been accustomed to the pure
healthy air of the Vermont hills an at
moSphcre that does not need any other
kind of a braccr. and he just couldn'
stand being shut up like the animals II
the circus.
well" said the philosophical Old lad,
from Readsgoro, 'he left me with fly,
children, and we Just had to hustle 70
six years, or before any pension none,
began to come IN. The children needle,
food and clothes and | needed my crack
ers
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-07-05
CovERT,LADUKE.
Marriage solemnixcd saturday Evening
nj Home of Drtic.

Mt Home of Brtdc.
A very pretty home wedding was sol
emnized Saturday evening at eight
o'clock, when Helen NJ. Laduke, daugh-
tor of Mr.. and Mrs. Il. a. Laduke. was
united in marriage to William NJ Co
vert of Brooklyn, N. Y. Tho bride was
attircd In white chiffon Panama over
white taffcta, and wore n white pic
ture hat and carried n shower bouquet
of bridal roses The bridesmaid was
Miss Florence Rose OF Hillsboro. y. H.,
II cousin of the bride, who wore white
mule. and n picture hat to match and
carried n shower bouquet OF tea roses.
Homer Il. Ladukc, brother of the bride,
was best man. The ceremony was per-
formed by the Rcv. v. G. Bennett under
n floral bell The decorations consist
cd of II profuson of cut flowers and
ferns.
After the ceremony an informal re-
coption was held at which refresh
ments were served by Caterer Coon,
The music was furnished py the Romeo
orchestra. The gifts were very numcr-
Gus and consisted of 81 lvorwaro, cut
glass, hand painted china. etc
Mr.. and Mrs. Covert left on the 1920
train for n wedding trip to be spent In
Albany and Brooklyn, and upon their
return will make their homo In Malone.
\. v The bride is n we'll known youn g
lady of this city, while the groom is a
travelling salesman for the Crystal
Confectionery company.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-07-05
LIQUOR IN A PIANO.
Mrs. Amciin Morris Finds New Hiding
Place for Wet Goods.

The piano of Mrs, Amelia Morris at No,
$40 North Champlain street played n
peculiar tune Saturday night, 1t was SO
unusual that the police made an investlgd-
tOn and the cause of the peculiar sound
was found to be due to several bottles OF
beer and some whiskey which found "A
resting place on the strings OF the in
Strument.
A large party was enjoying the good
things at Mrs. Morris's and at midnight
the police decided to take n hand in the
celebration. When the officers arrived the
party broke up and Mrs. Morris went to
Jail In addition to the liquor In the piano
the officers found that the third step on a
flight of stairs was false and could be
| easily removed. Beneath the step they
found some more beer and whiskey. Ir
all the officers seized 10 bottles and jug
OF whiskcy and 80 bottles of beer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-07-05
HOME WEDDING.
Kenneth Hosmcr and Miss Mary Wheel
er Married saturday Morning.

Kenneth Hosmer of Fitchburg, Mass
and Miss Mary Wheeler daughter of the
late Mr.. and Mrs. Charles +. Wheeler
were married Saturday morning a the
home of the bride on South willard
street. The ceremony was performed by
the Rev. DIR. I. G. Smart at ten O'Clock.
The bride was attended by her sister.
Miss Marguerite Wheeler. while her
brother Frank Wheeler, was best man.
The bride was Cownod in white muslin
and carried a bouquet of white roses.
The bridesmaid wore blue silk
Following the marriage ceremony a
wedding breakfast was served. Mr.. and
Mrs. Hosmer left on the noon train for
Il trip to Boston and upon their return
will reside in this city whore the groom
is employed as an assistant in charge of
the construction of the new federal build
ing. The young couple were the recipients
of a large number Of beautiful presents
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-07-05
Deafness Cannot DO Cured

By local applications, az they cannot reach The
diseased portion OF the car. There Is only ono
way to euro Deafness, and that is by constitu.
tionaI rerlodirs. Deafness is caused by an In
Canled condition of the mucous lining Of the
i,us,achian Tube. When this tube getsIfnhAmed
Won have a rumbing sound or imperfect hear.
Ing, ana when 1t Is entirely closed Deafness IL
tho result, and unless tho Inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to its normal
condition, hearing will be destroyed forever;
Oinc oases out OF ter are caused by catarrh,
which s nothing but an ipfamed condition Of
tho mucous surfacea.
case OF Deafness feeuBed by catarrh) that cam
not be cured by Hall's Cstarrh Cure. Send for
circularB, free.
oNr Void bv DrIDgists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-07-05
A GALLON OF BEER.
More Than T.. 4. Carroll Could Drink
and Remain sober.

A gallon of beer proved to be more than
+. a. Carroll could drink and remain in
sober condition and he consequently fell
into the hands Of the police. lie was in
city court yesterday on a charge of n
second ofreuse Of intoXicaton. He pleaded
guilty and therefore had to disclose.
He said he got pail of beer at a sec
ond class license place on Battery street
ard that after he had finished that amount
he had the pail filled again. He said the
saloon was the only second class place
on Battery street. In telling his story
Carroll said he went there on a previous
occasion and that the bartender refused
to sell him anything because he was on
the posted list.
Carroll was sentenced to serve 80 days
in the House of Correction.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-07-05
E. w. PECK'S WILL.
Document Filed Yesterday Confirms No
Public Bcqucsts.

Tho will of the late +. w. Peck was
filed Monday in the probate office and
tho hearing was sct for July %. The pro-
visions of the will do not become public
until the instrument is proved. 1t was
learned Monday. however. that there
were no public requests. Sayles Nichols.
who received a Request from Mrs. Peck 5
estate, receives another large bequcst by
the will Of Mr.. Peck
After Mrs. Pcck's will was proved n
waiver was filed by Mr.. Peck and that
was contested by the heirs. The case is
now with the supreme court Mr..
Peck's waiver still stands and just
what action the heirs will now
take is not known. The estate is n very
large one and has been IN litigation for
many months. The heirs charged that
Mr.. Peck was using the estate in such
manner that their interests were being
impaired.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-07-05
BEAUDRY GUILTY.
Some Minor Cnsrs NolIe Pressed In
city Court.

Henry Beaudry pleaded guilty In city
court Monday 10 n charge of intoxlca-
ton. lie was arrested 10y the police sun
day night and was IN such = condition
that Officer Milsa picked him up and
throw him across his shoulder as he
would n bag OF beans. In this manner
Ecaudry was deposited in cell at the
county jail. lie was fined s. and costs of
r79.
-Four minor cases were rolla pressed
IN city. court Monday, They were as
follows: State VS.. Nellie PlOof charged
with stealing n dollars worth of wood
state VS. Edward Martelo charged with
breaking into Henry Raymond's cottage
and stealing fishing tackle etc: State VS.
Mary Mitchell, charged with breach OF the
peace state VS.. Maud Cote, charged with
open and gross lcwdnegs.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-07-05
A NEW VERSION.

"Glve an account of the life of Hanni-
BALI" was one of the questions in an ex-
animation of the eighth grade pupils
recently.
Hannibal" wrote one youngster, was
one of the patriots Of the Revolution and
led an African regiment in the battle of
San Juan Hill. He helped to write the
Constitution and Bylaws and fought a
twenty-round draw with Aaron Burr. He
afterward built the Hannibal and St. Joe
Railroad. but he died poor man because
Peirpont Gates beat him out of IT,
Wnman's Home Companion for July.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-07-05
FOR SMUGGLING TURKEY.
Ira NOsbure Furnishes Bail In $1,000 for
Trjal,

Charged with smuggling dressed tur-
key into this country from Canada,
Ira NoshurC Of AlburE was brought
before Clerk George y. Johnson Fri
day. The offense with which Vas
burg is charged was committed
November 90 last It is alleged that he
brought 10 pounds of turkey across
tho line.
Tho case was brought before the fed =
eral grand jury at the Windsor term
Of court and Nosburg was indicted.
The papers for his arrest were served
by Thomas Reeves. deputy United
states marshal. Bail was fixed at 500.
which he furnished. Nosburg is the
third man to be arrested within Il week
for smuggling fowls.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-07-05
GREEN SWEETMEATS.

Carefully peel with n very sharp knife
the green outer rind from a watermelon,
leaving just about quarter of an inch
of the firm white rnd. Cut into any
shape desired. then put into the preserv-
ing kettle with alternate layers of grape
leaves and tiny bits of alum Pour on
hot water and simmer gently for two
hours; drain. put into weak ginger water
and simmer three hours longer. Drain
again. Make Il syrup, allowing to every
pound of fruit pound and quarter of
sugar and n pint ot water. Skim often;
add rind and simmer until tender. Take
out the rind and pack in jars. boil the
syrup until quite thick and pour over
rind. Put in Jars ana cover closely.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-07-05
4 BIG TIMBER DEAL.

Stove, June &C. L. Mcmahon and G.
l.. Burt who wcrs IN Quebec last week
Inspecting a great tract of spruce timber
land hrvo, ainCo their return here, closed
= Go"l Tor tho same Thcra are about 10O.-
COO acres. or 10 square miles OF land In
tic t'dct purchased.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-07-05
RASPBERRY VINEGAR.

Time to be putting up raspberry vim
egar which makes such a delicious and
wholesome summer cold drink Put into
a stone pot two quarts of black caps and
one quart vinegar. Let 1t stand twenty
four hours In a cold place. then strain
and pour the liquid over two quarts
fresh berries. Let stand twenty-four
hours longer, strain again, and to each
pint juice allow one pound sugar. Boil
together twenty minutes and bottle when
cold
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-07-05
FOR BARRE AND BURLINGTON

Washington. n. c.. June 25.-The
public building bin introduced in the
House to-day carries 100000 for a site
and e. new public building in Barre
and $4,000 fer the completion of tho
public building in Burlington.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-07-05
AN EMPTY BOAST.

Frenchman wandering about Lon
don in fog) England is damnable
country.
England (proudly)-lts the greatest
country in the world The sun never
sets on its possessions.
TrcnChman-No. and it never rises.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-07-05

of -four to every quart Of fruit. stir 70 q
paste In a little cool water. then mix in
with the boiling fruit. Add sugar to
sweeten, stir until thickened and smooth
and pour into moulds TO cool. When ice
cold turn out on n low dish and serve
with cream and sugar. IF preferred this
may be moulded in individual cups. Sage
is often used with the blackberrias in
place of -four.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-07-05
BLACKBERRY CORDIAL.

Put perfectly ripe blackberries IN por-
celain lined kettle over the fire and cook
until they break in pieces. Strain through
flannel bag. TO each pint juice allow
one pound white sugar one-half ounce
powdered cinnamon, one-quarter ounce
mace and two teasponfuls cloves. Cook
for an hour, stirring occasionally. Strain
again, add one glass French brandy for
each PIT of the mixture and bottle.
sealing tight. Keep In a cold place. This
is one of the best household remedies for
bowel trouble.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-07-05

You will have bread that is light,
white. sweet and wholesome If you use
Wise King Flour.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-07-05

Cut the fruit in slices remove the seeds
and soft part and peel very thin. Boil
in lightly sailed water ten minutes, re-
move and cool. To seven pounds of fruit
allow ono quart of vinegar, three pounds
sugar three pieces stick cinnamon four
inches long and one ounce each allspce
and cloves. Boil sugar, vinegar and
spices together ten minutes add the
sliced melon and cook five minutes. Take
out the fruit with n skinner. and pack
in Jars. Cook the syrup ten minutes
longer and pour over fruit In Jars. Pre-
served ginger Is considered an improve
ment by many.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-07-05
SWEET CLOVER SACHET.
SWEET GRASS BRUSHES.

From the stems without the blossoms a
fragrant little whisk broom can be made.
Cut IN uniform length. making a bunch
about twelve inches long and twice as
large around as ones thumb. Bind firmly
In the middle With n silk cord. leaving a
loop for n hanger. then bend the ends Of
the stems down. spreading out like a.
whisk broom. Bind near the top again
with the same silk cord.
EMMA PADDOCK TELFORD.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-07-05
BLACKBERRY MOULD.

This Is a familiar dessert IN Old Man
tucket; but German housewives favor It
also. Take good ripe blackberries, put
into a preserving kettle with only wee
bit OF water 20 keep from sticking. crush
with wooden spoon to facilitate draw
ing the Juice and stew gently until well
cooked. Allow heapirg tablespoonful
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-07-05

With tho coming of the cooling water
melon and fragrant canteoupe, sugges-
tons for their wise selection are in or
der An old-tme dealer in fruits says
that weight Is determining factor in
their choice. When ripe and in good con
dition they are heavy
watermelon if ripe should have the
rind soft enough to receive an indcnta-
ton from anything sharp pointed If
green. it resists such pressure In Geor-
eia the home of the watermelon, they
have two ways of testing. one is to
strike the melon a blow with the foubl-
ed fist and it's sound indicates its con-
dtion Unfortunately We cannot all he
sure of this tcst The other is to drive
nail into the side of the melon that has
lain next the ground. If ripe it will go
in easily. Southcrners declare that peo-
pie of the North spoil their melons by
too much chilling, which renders them
rdigestible.
The odor of n canteloupe Is pretty
sure test. If 1t has n rich spicy smell it
is pretty sure to be all right. Color con-
not he depended upon as some melons
are always green. At the ends they
should be yielding to tho touch though
not too much. Ono of the incest ways
of serving watermelons is TO SCOOP out
the red part with large spoon and serve
| it ia cones or half globes laid on green
leaves or cracked ice. Although cante-
loupes arc generally used as a hrcak fast
| fruit. they make n delicious dessert by
| filling the hollow centre with vanilla
| cream.
CantclOunns mako q delicious pickle
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-07-05
Good Cookery
DOMESTIC SCIENCE
IN THE HOUSEHOLD.

IN THE HOUSEHOLD.
Plain food is quite enough for mo;
Three courses are as good as ten;
If Nature can subsist on three,
Thank Heaven for three. Amen!
] always thought cold victual nice,
My choice would be vanlla-ice.
%. w. Holmes
MENU, SUNDAY, JULY S. 1905.
BREAKFAST.
Canteloupes.
Cereal.
Fried Tomatoes. Cream Gravy.
Toas.
Coffee
DINNER.
Watermelon.
Radishes Olives
Cold Lamb Mint Jelly.
Boiled Potatoes. Lamb Gravy.
Peas.
Tomato and Lettuce Salad
Crackers, Roqucfort Cheese
Raspberry Ice.
Sponge Cakes
Black Coffee.
SUPPER.
Lettuce and Chicken Sandwiches
Saratoga Chips.
Cold Spiced Beets.
Blackbuerry Mould.
Silver Cake.
Iced Tea.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-07-05
BLACKBERRY VINEGAR.

Mash the berries to pulp in earthen
or stone vessel. Add cider vinegar &c
cover we'll and stand IN the sun during
the day and in the cellar at night, stirr-
ing occasionally. Strain and add the
same amount of fresh berries as used
the preceding day crush and over them
pour the strained juice. Set IN the sun
the next day and the cellar at night. The
third morning strain and to each quart
of the Juice add one pint water ana five
pounds white sugar Heat slowly, stand
on back Of range skim and when II
comes to boil. strain and bottle, seal
ing alright. This. too. makes a refresh
ina and cooling summer drink.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-07-05
BLACKBERRY WINE.

This is also used for medicinal pur-
poses like blackberry cordial. but is
somewhat stronger To make It pour four
quarts boiling water over eight quarts
ripe blackberries and let them stand over
night in n cold place. Then press the
juice out and add three pounds sugar 10
every four quarts of Juice, with one
ounce powdered cinnamon and half an
ounce powdered cloves. Boil the mixture
FIVE minutes. pour IN a stone jar and
set away to ferment. When 1t has done
fermenting, rack off carefully without
disturbing the sediment. bottle and cork
closely.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-07-05

Cut into thin slices, removing all fat
and gristle then sprinkle with a few
drops OF French dressing. Pour boiling
water over two or three good-szed to-
matoes. skin, slice and chill, dip in the
dressing and arrange on the dish alter-
nately with the meat Ciarnlsh with
capers, mint jelly in little moulds. pick
les, sliced cucumbers or watercress.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-07-05

These arc one OF the delights of the
season. Make a batter Of one pint Of
milk one egg, one tablespoonful sugar,
one teaspoonful baking powder, one cup
-four and n half tcaspoorful salt. Into
this batter stir lightly two cups black
berries. Have ready n kettle of boiling
fat and drop the batter in by the table,
spoonful Serve with liquid sauce.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-05-09
he had typhoid fever. He is littl

he had typhoid fever He is little
improved at present
Mrs. Ed. Morris. and two children
arrived in the city last night from Nc
Mechen. and are the guests for sew
eraI weeks of the formers mother.
Mrs Sarah Riggs.
Mrs J. W Harrington. of Diamond
street. was called to Warrington Sat
urday on account OF the serious H.
ness of her mother. Mrs Powers. Mr..
Harrington received word yesterday
that she was worse. and left the city
this morning
Mrs. J. E. Travis, of Market street.
and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ice. of
Gypsy. went TO Clarksburg yesterday
to attend the Masonic conclave being
held there.
Miss Minnie Stimmel. of Cameron.
is visiting her grandmother. Mrs Sa-
rah Riggs.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-05-09
THE BLUE AND THE GRAY.

viii Unite Twice This Month at Ports
mouth.
NORFOLK, Va, May 9.-The Blue
and Gray will unite twice this month
in oortsmouth-Conf Memorial
Day. May IS, and Decoration Day, May
80
In a letter to Stonewan Camp. Con-
federate Veterans. President Oscar
Glenn. of the Army and Navy Union
says:
Your very kind invitation to partici-
pate with your camp in its exercises
on the 18th inst is. by order OF Rear
Admiral ]. ". Philip. Garrison No. 81
A and n O., accepted with thanks.
las many OF our comrades as, is
practicable will join in your exercises
at such place as your committee may
designate
Your camp, and all other bodies OF
Confederate Veterans, are hereby in
vited to participate with this garrison
in its memorial day exercises on May
Goth
The present intention is that the
Confederate veterans fall in line in
the procession Immediately behind the
carriages carrying President Roosevelt
and party of distinguished guests.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-05-09
Many Friends
WERE MADE BY DIR. HALSEY IN
HIS SHORT VISIT TO OUR
CITY.

Those who were privileged to hear
the lecturesermon on Africa at the
Presbyterian church last night are
fatterins in their praise Of the visit
ing gentlemen, Dr. A ". Halsey- Of
New York.
Tie doctor has Travelled extensive
" and has seen large number OF
foreign countries. and his wide scope
Of knowledge enabled him to make
beautiful contrasts and to bring to
his audience things which character
ize other peoples and which appear
exceedingly novel to Americans.
Dr. Halsey Is making tour OF West
Virginia. and this morning he leaves
for ParkersburG He leaves in Fair
mont many friends who were glad to
learn from him.