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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-03-01
CRAFTSBURY.

H. w. Bishop is remodelHp the upper
part of his barn into paint shop
George Anderson left Monday for Hard
wick, where he will clerk for Libby Il
stanford. gloccrs.-T W. Slicer has NOV
ed his household goods from this place
to CovcntrN.'-Clyde Anderson, who drives
stage for j. !. Patterson is
quito ill--Mr and Mrs, McEntcl
have broken up house keeping, Edith
Atherton left last Monday for her home
IN Stratford, y, ii.-Miss Dixon of Shell
don is in town for "A few weeks.
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BRooKFIELD.

Mrs. Huldah \. Parmer'cr, wife %
Deacon James W. Parmcnter, dice
February 90. She spent most of h".
life i'm Bookhold and was idcntifc'
with tin church in alt it, good work
WAS treasurer Of ho't missionary so.
tictics: chaplain in Crosc"ut chapter.
.. r.. $; treasurer IN Freeman w. Il. g.,
and for many years Librarian in Brook
field town library. She leaves a hUS-
band and two daughters. Mrs George
Il. Sprasuo and Miss Louisc NJ. Far
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EDEN.

Monday night. the house owned by Al
hanue Earl. burned to TIA" ground. IN"
building was insured as was other burned
PROPERTY Mr.. ii"rla"u llnNiords family
lived in the upper tenement and saved a
part of their hoUseh"ld goods. Tho\ had
no Insurance Joseph Reed and Mrs. lz-
zie Leach were married February Il -
Mr.. cordolia Benton was recently called
to Moutpelir" ON account of tn" death of
I,t SiSt.,.
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ORLEANS COUNTY
NORTH TROY.

q. \. Place has sold his residence ON
Main street t. Smith Sisco.-A daughter
was born to Mr.. and Mrs.. win Powers
Friday. February ga district meeting
OF the knights of p!thas was held here
last week. Leslie Banistcr is about to
move ON 10 the farm in Jdy.-Mls Mark
BanStcr has purchased of j. +. T.. Hunt
the place adjoining his on Main street.
s. II. Leonard has purchased of the j. W.
CurrIer estate tn" so-callcd Gid Sweet
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NEWPORT.

The buildings or tn" Eureka Creamery
company of st. Adams are progressing
rapidly. The buildings arc located on
coventry street and it is expected they
will he ready for occupancy by the mid
die of Auul
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Dressmakers' Needs.

, A few items that making the Notion Department the
busiest Section in the store
Peerless Collar Toilet Pn-2OO pins on paper
or Whlte-l and 2-nch per set Cent
Gents
Hmm Hooks and rves Hoc Light Weight Muslin Covered
and whie-size and 49, Dress ShedsSe g. and a
Gents cents pair
Black White Sewing Silk Crescent Dress shieldsSizes
100 yards-Value cents-at 2 and g.
Cents ia Cents q nar
Soft finish spool Coton-2O0
yards-Black or White-No to On and OFF Self Adusng
60Value 80 Washable Dress ShieldsSizes
20 Gents and 4-....... Is cents pair
Cnngocke faseners SLACK Clinton Safety Pns-3 sizes
20 Cents -
sur.rs,o coon Tow. d;f Buttons H. 16, 49,
foront dts ,o,'o 20 and 22-1 dozen card
Ill ' "' value w . Han+a
Paraboa Gold Eyed Needles Buster Brown Needle Book
cents paper. 10 cents
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-08
An OPEN LETTER TO THE PUBLIC
Providence, r. l.. Sept. 6. 1905.
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To whom IL may concern:
Something OF Importance is taking
place In the amusement line IN your city
which take the liberty 10 inform you OF.
namely. the opening OF the beautiful
theatre Imperial by the Empire Circuit
company with their high-class attrac-
tions. giving twice daily a musical com
edy farce with vaudeville in conjunction
at popular prices. When the magnitude
OF the show is considered. aside from the
fact that every show will carry from FIVE
TO eight acts In connection with the regu-
lar performance. giving a continuous en-
tertainment Of two hours and a half its
value TO the theatre going public is ap-
parent.
The theatre Imperial ranks second TO
gone In all New England in its safety
devices, being on the ground floor with
Is exits opening 10 three streets; its in
terror decorations and luxury Of appoint
ments has been praised by tho patrons Of
this handsome theatre; the acoustics are
perfect, enabling the audience 10 dis
tinctly hear the slightest sound In any
part OF the house. The seats are wide
and at such an angle as TO render unob-
structed vision.
The season at the Imperial will cover
period Of 40 solid weeks giving an entire
change Of show and vaudeville weekly;
positively no return dates. Just a word
here regarding these shows will not be
amiss; they are musical comedies under
the name OF burlesque and are clean and
refined catering 10 ladies and children as
we'll as men, composed OF at least 10
comedians and 25 young ladies in the
cast and choruses Vaudeville headliners
aside from tho main show form quite a
feature I'm conjunction. With such a
range every show is a feature.
That this theatre is launched upon a
most prosperous season is the firm belief
Of It's many friends. Visit this popular
and beautiful playhouse during a per
formance and be convinced OF the merits
OF this form Of diversion
Thanking you for the time you have
consumed reading the above and trust
ing / may have the pleasure Of seeing you
among my patrons, I beg TO remain, re-
spectfully yours,
LEON II. CURTIN,
Manager
p S. Daily matinees-ladies' matinee
tickets, l0c.: best reserved seats 10 gen.
tlemen at matinees, 25c.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-08
KEITH'S THEATRE.

Keiths for the coming week offers n
bill teeming with good features. nine of
them brand new Ned Weyburn's pretty
novelty THE Rain-Dears." girl" act
that has been a big hit at the New York
roof gardens all summer will head the
bill, with a pretty singing, dancing ana
comedy act for which they use special
scenery and costumes and unique cleo.
trcal effects. The act includes "In Toy
land, "In Dreamland," In Iceland" and
sway Down Yonder in the Corn Field"
The big feature OF the act is the realistic
rain storm with It's real rain, thunder
and lightning. The girls are exceptional
ly attractive and clever, headed by Neva
Aymar the dainty little Coincidence who
has been prominent i'm the Rogers Broth
ers attractions and some or Klaw e Err
langers big musical comedy productions.
An act OF equal importance will be Tho
plays" rs Louis Granat Chauncey
ID. Herbert and Madame Gertrude call
themselves. I'm their demonstrations Of
what they term "FlRmaturgy," and an
expose OF how the Fays perform their
Thaumaturgy tricks. Cranat and Her
bert were former employees Of the Fays.
who made "A sensation last winter by pre-
dieting an explosion I'm ono OF the depart
ment stores which frightened many peo-
pie and which hurt the business OF mer-
charts. The Phays" will answer quos-
tons asked by the audience. la a manner
similar 10 that OF the Fays, and will then
tell how the trick II accomplished.
Barthodi's Birds are unquestionably
clever enough TO entertain young and old
The birds arc unusually handsome and
have been taught TO perform feats that
are almost unbelievable Thomas j.
Keough. clever legitimate actor who
was prominently Identified with The
Mocking Bird" and other successes. will
appear in a protean comedy sketch. How
He-Nea- -AeF,' supported by Ruth Fran
els Mr. Keough impersonates six char
acters each different in makeup. voice
and mannerisms and all hrimful %
humor. Nat Haines. one of the funniest
men In vaudeville. will make his first ap-
pcarance since he separated from his for.
rner partner Vidocq with a budget Of
new nonsense, and a welcome entertainer
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-08
WESTMINSTER THEATRE.

THE Partisan Widows will be seen
The opening burletta introduces feminine
loveliness and comedy splashes in abun-
dance and the olio such entertainers as
Snitz Moore, the one real German"
Brooks and Jeanette. comedy sketch art
lists: LeClair and Hart, Two Strong
Men," Strckman and Coleman, travesty
artists and McGloin and Smith. champion
cIog dancers. The performance will con-
clude with the jingling -jollity entitled
The Village by the Sea- and in IL there
is introduced the entire cast of comedians
and pretty girls. Next attraction, New
York Stars"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-08
LAST SUNDAY OF
SHORE SEASON
DOWN THE BAY

Tomorrow will afford about the last OPP
portunity OF the present season 10 enjoy
the delights OF a shore dinner down the
bay and the manifold amusements at the
several pleasure resorts.
Rocky Point will without doubt be the
objective OF a large number OF visitors,
the fact that in addition 10 the numerous
regular attractions there will be a ball
game being enough TO draw a big gather
ing to that pleasant resort. The various
amusement features, which maintain the
interest OF the visitor to this resort, will
be IN full operation.
Crescent Park will be open with all its
vast number OF attractions. Caterer Lewis
with his long number Of years in catering
10 the tastes of a cosmopolitan as well
as epicurean public has decided on cer-
tain things as pleasing for tomorrow, and
there is no question but that anyone who
tastes of his bakes will be delighted to the
utmost. as the menu will contain several
special features.
The natural beauties OF Boyden Heights
will doubtless attract many 10 it's pleas
ant bounds, it's accessibility being such as
to make II particularly inviting. One OF
the chief delights OF the place Is the fact
that the management makes II a point 10
have no Objectionable features at any
time Thompsons scenic railway. the
Aquarama. the circle swing and many
other features are most attractive and
the cafe will be open all day.
Col Atwell knows the value OF main
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-08
PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE

Henry Z. Dixey in a dramatization OF
Harold MacGrath's THE Man on the
Box" comes TO the Providence opera
house for the first three nights of next
week. In this play he has achieved
success equal TO that he scored in
"Adonis" years ago, and which placed
him at a bound among the big theatrical
stars; and for the past two weeks he has
been playing TO capacity audiences at the
Lyric theatre, New York. Miss Marie
Nordstrom. a young, beautiful and ex-
tremely talented actress, plays the part
OF the heroine OF the play, and the whole
company is OF superior merit. The play
is romantic story OF the love affairs OF
a dashing young army officer and a
Washington society girl, with the scenes
laid In Washington.
my LADY's MAID"
The shuberts.' My Ladys Maid" the
great George Edwardes' London success,
which will be seen at the opera house
the last three days of next week, has
been selected by the Shuberts 10 succeed
'"rhe Social Whirl," now at the New
York Casino. The Shuberts, who are well
known for their lavish productions. In
this latest production have fairly eclipsed
themselves. Replete with enhancing
melodies and sparkling comedy, II is put
on in the most layish manner possible,
surprising anything heretofore seen in
comic opera. over 400 costumes are worn
and the company includes more than 100
people, the chorus numbering 90 young
and pretty girls who can sing as well as
they look. The cast includes singers and
comedians OF reputation. The music OF
Paul Rubens bears the peculiar original
quality that dominates all >his compost
tions and the whole production is on the
highest plane OF artistic excellence.
"VERONIQUE. THE FLOWER GIRL"
A piquant and charming love romance
o. the Paris OF Louis PHILIPPE Os40) is told
In most melodlous and picturesque fash
ion In that now celebrated musical COM
edy, "Veronique, the Flower Girl" which
has so pleased playgoers OF Paris Lon
don and New York, and which is TO be
seen here for the first time at the Provi-
dence opera house during the week Of
Sept IL. The plot concerns the mlschievous
masquerade OF a court maid OF honor as
a flower girl in order to win the heart Of
a pleasure-loving young nobleman, TO
whom she has been formally betrothed
without their knowing each other. She
discovers Florestan in the midst OF a
filtration at Nine. Coquenard's flower
shop. and goes with the flower girls upon
the farewell bachelor picnic TO which
her unwilling hance invites the whole
shop. The happy denouement OF this
musical masque OF Cupid occurs in the
splendid reception room Of the Tulleries
The Shuberts have imported In It's entire
ty the elaborate production which ran for
nearly two years at the Apollo theatre,
London
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-08
ONE CHAMPIONSHIP
in TENNIS DECIDED

At the Tri-State tennis tournament yes
terday at Cincinnati one championship
was decided and the final rounds In men 5
singles and women's singles were played.
The championship decided was women's
doubles Miss May Sutton and Marjorie
Dodd won from Miss Florence sutton and
Lulu Belden, scores 6-3, 3-6, 6-S.
The match in the mems singles was won
by Rupert Leroy OF New York from r.
u. Little, also of New York. The first
two sets went TO deuce three times, but
in the last set. Little weakened, and Le-
row won out easily. The scores we're 9-7
1910, 6-l. BY winning this match Leroy
will have the honor OF playing Beals
Wright, defender. for the Tri-state cham
pionship.
Miss Florence Sutton won the final
round in women's singles. easily defeating
Miss Marjorie Dodd in two straight sets
so, 6-1. Today Miss Florence Sutton will
play her sister, Miss May Sutton, the Tri-
State champion, for the title.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-08
IMPERIAL THEATRE

There is 10 be at the Imperial theatre
next week another great Empire circuit
show. II is known as the Baltimore
Beauties" and comes here enjoying a
reputation for efficiency and all that is
artistic IN the farce comedy line. AS re-
CARDS the comedian, leading ladies', cho-
rus and scenic and electrical appoint
ments, costumes, pretty girls who sing
and dance There is not a company on
the road this season that can approach
It. or the chorus there are over 20 young
0nd handsome girls. who employ nine
changes OF costumes OF wondrously beau
tiful colors, and blending, during the
progress OF The two comedies Celebrations
of a magnificent character. as regards
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-08
EMPIR THEAETRE

The FIRST production OF Charles r.
Blaney's new four-act comedy melo-
drama, "A Bad Man from Mexico" with
Walter Wilson in the title role. and
specially selected company. including
Lon Haskell and other Blaney stars.
Will be given In this city next week at
the Empire theatre
Mr.. Wilson will be seen as Easy
Lead" former broker IN Wall street,
who has lost his wealth through dis
honesty OF his partner, and has been
forced TO take position as clerk lie
becomes despondent, then reckless, and
is finally persuaded by young heiress
20 impersonate the Count Elgardo
Bauzon, his employer.
The count has been responsible FOR
the promotion OF wildcat mining
scheme In which the young heiress has
envested all her money. The mine is
located In Mexico. The count has salted
the mine and persuaded the Mexican
natives TO buy the stock When the
senorita, whom the count has promised
TO marry, sends word that she has
journeyed from Mexico for the purpose
OF having an Interview with him, e
fears the game is up and Immediately
leaves for foreign parts, making the
mine over to his clerk, Easy Lead.
The scenes are laid in the office of
the count in New York, and in the
grand Central station, on a train On
route 10 Mexico. and in the Sierra
Madre mountains and the Grand Plaza
hotel in the City of Mexico. This
gives opportunity for scenic display
and the plot abounds bountifully in
comedy situations. thrilling incidents,
deep pathos and dramatic climaxcs.
The musical numbers are original and
pleasing, and the new play is expected
10 score a big and immediate success.
The Ninety and Nine" will be the
offering for the week following.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-08

will be Lily Seville, the English singing
comedienne, who made Waiting a. the
Church famous. She has a droll humor
that makes her singing especially anus
ing and she will sing by request Waiting
at the Church"
The Flood brothers, comedy acroba.s,
have not been seen here for four years,
and have added several new and daring
tricks The Cartmells will make their first
appearance in a comedy and dancing act,
including soft shoe dancing. Werden ano
Claddish will offer high-class ballads IL
lustrated by semi-oil paintings; and 9TH
ers in the bill will be MLceo and Fox,
colored comedians and dancers; Dubois
ape. a feature for the children; Rotaire,
magician: Brooks and Vedder. singing
and dancing duo, and the Keith motion
pictures. showing among others the mar
riage OF King Alfonso To the Princess
Ena
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-08
THREE DEATHS At NEWPORT
ON YESTERDAY AFTERNOON

Charles Olsen. the fireman on board the
yacht Crescent, who was taken 10 the
Newport hospital on Tuesday, scalded
and injured internally died late yester-
day afternoon He was 81 years OF age,
unmarried, and his home was in Brook
lyn.
Philip Peckham OF Middletown, one OF
the best known fishermen In and about
Newport was found =dead=ih=his= fishing
hut on the second beach late yesterday
afternoon by Charles Hammond. He
leaves a widow.
John Sullivan. living on Tilden avenue,
Newport. was found dead In the hay loft
Of the livery stable Of Benjamin Easton
on West Broadway yesterday.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-08
NICKEL THEATRE

The program at the Nickel theatre the
first three days OF next week will be
capitally diversified one, including "A
Romance OF the Rail Happy Hoolligan
Visits Central Park" THE Saloon
Smasher," Enchanted Drawing" "Trou-
bles In a Tenement" Attempted Murder
on Train" why He Wants Divorce
The Lively Pictures" Dance Plas-
tique" and "A Skirmish Between the Ad-
vance Guards" Mr. Fisher will sing the
new song hit, The Girl You Leave Be-
hind" which will be prettily illustrated.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-08
BIGGER WATER MAINS WILL
GIVE BETTER FIRE PROTECTION

City Engineer Clapp thinks protection
from fire in this city will be much better
after the new 16-inch main is laid on
Broadway and the new main from the
sockanosset reservoir 10 the centre Of
the city.
The present mains from that reservoir
are old and do not give the best service
possible. and the new main will give
twice as much pressure.
Mr.. Clapp does not think that Il will
have any influence on the Insurance
rnfEg
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-08

trips provided by the excellent steamers
OF the Providence. Fall River and New
port Steamboat company tomorrow 10
Fields Point and Crescent Park, with a
special boat for the ball game at Rocky
Point.
The last Sunday excursions OF the sea-
son will be run from this city 10 Seacon-
net The steamers will leave the city at
10 a. m. and 2l0 p m. returning at and
$50; and hundreds will be glad to enjoy
this beautiful trip once more before the
season ends
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-08

dian and Sadie Huested. In all II Is an
attraction calculated TO please the most
fastidious lover OF farce comedy. music
and vaudeville and Is really a stupendous
production.
In connection with next weeks show
there will be given on Thursday night.
the first amateur night Of the season.
The regular show will be given followed
by tho amateur bill This is always
sure FIRE source Of merriment 10 the au-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-08

tanning his enviable reputation as the
provider OF the genuine old-fashioned
clambake. and tomorrows last dinner OF
the season will sustain the famous stand
ard Of the Point In every particular The
management has cared for thousands Of
diners this summer and there is no danger
Of Col Atwelrs allowing the supply %
crisp fritters ana other toothsome dalnties
OF the real bake TO run tomorrow.
There will be the usual hourly Sunday
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-08
For over sixty Years

MRS wlNsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over % years by mil
lions OF mothers for their children while
teething. with perfect success. II soothes
the child. softens the gums. allays all
pain; cures wind collie, and Is the best
remedy for Diarrhoea. II will relieve the
poor little sufferer Immediately. Sold by
Druggists I'm every part OF the world.
Twenty-Five cents a bottle. BE sure and
ask for MRS. winslow's Soothing Syrup"
and take no other kline.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-08

costumes and scenery. Then there is an
olio Of specialties, which intersperse the
performance, comprised OF everything
that is good I'm the vaudeville line. The
leading members OF the company are:
Kennedy and Evans, comedians; Doyle
and Howard. singers; Sawtelle and Sears,
sister act; Blssett and Winters, dances;
La Rosees wire act; Leon Enroll. come
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-08
NEXT WEEKS DIVERSIONS

dience. ns its popularity In other cities
renders II Imperative TO display the s. II,
o. sign early In the evening. Amateurs
desiring 10 participate can do so by leav-
ing their names at the box office on or
before Thursday night Cash prizes will
be awarded, the audience 10 be tho Judge
OF the merits OF the performance.
Seats for this performances will be on
sale beginning Monday
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-08
S7842. is FOR SILVER SERVICE

The fund for the gift TO the battleship
Rhode Island from the citizens OF this
state is steadily increasing and is now
nearing the 5000 mark Yesterday sll3
was subscribed The contributions to date
amount 10 s7si2i5.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-08
WILL OPEN ON TUESDAY

The Rhode Island Institute for the Deaf
will reopen Tuesday next. instruction is
by capable instructors without charge 20
deaf persons in this state between the
ages Of ard
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-08
COMPLETING STATE ROAD.

The 1000 feet of macadam road the
state Is putting In the town OF Coventry
will be completed by Nov. l. which Ia the
contract time About so feet has already
been finished John Briscoe of Narragsn-
sett Pier who has the contract has pur-
chased the stone 70 be used from l., NJ.
Whitman of Washington. az IL is near this
village that the road is being made and