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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-08-24

WHY do they put the nations nag
on top Of the schoolhouse?" asked the
teacher. who wanted to instil patri.
otic lesson.
Please. ma'am. answered the head
boy. its because the pole Is there
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-08-24

Anxious Mother (who is placing !
offspring in a new school) And
wardrobe. doctor | hope that Will
properly looked after
DR.. Swishtail - Have no fe
madam. His clothes will be brush
twice day. and. If necessary. ] sh
even dust his jacket myself. Scra
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-08-24
Curious.

Isn't It a funny thing
Doesn't 1t seem out Of place
That match should have head
When II hasn't got a faceg
Isn't Il a little strange,
After everything is said,
That watch should have q face
When 1t hasn't got a head7
-Perrine Lambert, in Judge.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-08-24

Design for book-shelves and stool
which may be made by the boy or
girl carpenter. The wood may be
Of dressed pine and stained and
grained to represent oak-Los An
geles Herald.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-08-24

tached to the other end OF the strand
of silk will move up and down. You
can gain pretty effect by making
them dance in time to music.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-08-24

shakespeare at the seashOre.
Stella-What was the summer re-
sort like?
Bena-A hamlet with Romeo left
out-N. Y. Sun.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-08-24

How is it. Batch. that you have
never thought seriously Of getting
married?"
You are mistaken. have always
thought Of it so seriously that | am
still a bachelorl Chicago Journal
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-08-24

Roster was victim OF anti-expan-
sionist sentiments
'I1ow's that?'
Made up his mind he was too fat
and he doctored and starved himself
to death"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-02-14
MARRIAGE WAS DELAYED.
appointment Of Guardian Necessar,
before License Could BE Granted.

Ernest Tessier. who sought pre-
Lentcn marriage license Monday morn
ing. was not without his troubles. His
marriage was scheduled to he solemrized
at eight O'Clock at St. Anthonys Church,
the prospective bride being Miss
Ernestine Rcauliou.
But marriage license was necessary
10 be had. The brldcEroom-clect presented
himself to city Clerk NJ. -. Mcmahon
bright and early but was informodat the
clerks office that a license could not to
be issued 10 a minor without the parents
consent. As Tessier had no parert to in
tercede in his behalf he was told that he
must have the consent of his guardian.
Tessi"r thought he was ensnared in a
tangle from which rescue scemed i'm
possible hut 1t was explained to him
that a guardian could he secured through
the probate court. To The court house
Tcssier wendell. only to find that he was
ahead Of Judge bingham. He waited UNI
Ill the Judge of probate appeared ard
with due form a guardian, Louis Tessior,
was appointed.
The guardian consented to the issuance
of the marriage license, the bride Miss
Bcaulieu, did not falter and at eleven
O'Clock, three hours later than the hour
previously determined, the young people
were married in the church by Father
Plamondon, rector of st ,Anthony's
Church.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-02-14
FIGHT OVER PECK ESTATE.
A Hearing on waiver by the Late f.. W
Pcck--Will Not Remove Ex-

Tho hearing on the waiver field by the
late T.. ". Peck in the estate OF his wife,
Mrs. Harriet c. Peck which was to have
occurred Saturday at the probate office,
was continued until next Friday.
BY the win OF tho late Mrs Peck. her
husband was given a life interest in her
estate and was made manager of the
property during his lifetime. Differences
arose between himself and other heirs
and Mr.. Peck later waived his rights un-
der the will claiming only his statutory
rights.
The waiver. however, was contested by
William Odlin and others, who claimed
that Mr., Peck had already accepted tho
provisions OF the will. Tho matter was
taken 70 supreme court but that tribunal
returned 1t to probate court. Mr.. Peek
has died and there has been hearing ON
the petition of Mr. Odlin and others ia
have Sayles Nichols and Gardner $.
Wainwright removed as executors of
Mrs. Pecks will, The petition was deni-
ed and that case is now in county court
The counsel agreed Saturday to submit
the evidence taken i'm the hearing for the
removal of the executors as evidence r
the contested waiver case.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-02-14

organization or city government unless
he knew why he did It.
The Burlington Commercial club should
help It's home Industries. stand for every
thing that will improve the city. The
Albany Chamber of Commerce aided It's
industries by advertising wherever there
were shut-downs ard thereby obtaining
hands to work in the different manu-
featuring plants OF the city. After hav-
ing done the things limited at, the
speaker said 1t was time TO go about
looking for new industries or Enterprises
His organization, he said. is opposed to
giving money bonuses or sites in order
to obtain new industries. Those are
not the kind OF industries that
a1e worth having. But If you got
a new industry. or new store or oven
new family you will have to go af-
ter 1t. Always be on the alert to sug-
gest things and do things that Will
make a better city. DO not be afraid
Of doing too much
Mr.. Joncss speech was replote with
humorous stories and comparisons apt
ly made He was given tho closest at
tention Of his auditors and at the con
clusion of his remarks, received rounds
of applause.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-02-14
VERMONT IMPROVEMENT.
Husincsslikc Invitations from Officers
Of New Association.

Tho Vermont Improvement association.
incorporated by the last legislature. has
commenced its campaign to advertise and
bcautify the Green Mountain state, by
sending out letters to men in public and
private life known to have at heart the
progressive welfare and Improvement Of
the state
These letters are a husinesslikc invita-
tion to become members Of the associa-
ton. and to lend aid and friendly council
in the systematic Improvement of Yer
mont \ small membership fee is asked.
81, sufficient If generally paid by those in
the state who are really interested in
her advancement to create a substantial
nucleus fund that later will probably be
increased by voluntary contributions.
The Legislature made small appro-
priation for the use of the association
but about the time the bill reached the
governor it was discovered that economy
was needed in the state and the bill was
never signed by the executive. Thus II
dovolvos upon the members of the new
corporation. all Of whom are serving the
state in labor of love, to finance and
properly develop the purpose of which
IT was organized and chartered
The officers Of the association are:
President. Licut.-Ciov. George II. Prouty,
Newport; vicc-prosdent, John II. Senter,
Montpelier; secretary and treasurer. r.
w McCuen, NcrEenncs; executive COM
mitt"e. II. b. Rarden of Wallingford.
w II. Hatch of STAFFORD J. A. DeBoer
of Montpelier, Allen NJ. Fletcher of Cav
endlsh. II. G. Cady of Northhcld Carroll
s Page Of Hyde park.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-02-14
PRE-LENTEN WEDDINGS.
-Four Couples Married Tuesday at So.
Joscpb's Church,

Tuesday was day of weddings at
St Joseph's Church, when four couples
were married during the morning and af-
ternoon Solomon Mellow, Jr.. of IS Pit
kin street and Miss Mara Gadue of
Winoosh were married in the morning
by the Ri. Rev. Mgr. Cloarec. In the af-
ternoon reception was held at the
brides home in Winooski and in the
evening n reception was held at the home
of the bridegroom on Ptkin street.
Henry Maynard of Elmwood avenue
and Miss Laura Allard Of North street
were also married In the morning by
Father Cloarec.
In the afternoon Joseph vincent. a
tailor, and Miss Corinne Ia~allec. daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Moses Lavallec of
Park street, were married by Father
Cloarec. In the evening reception was
held at the home of the bride, whore n
bridal banquet was served Mr.. and Mrs
Vincent will reside on Park street.
In the evening Joseph Bachand and
Miss Zelia Couture both of this city,
were married by Father Cloarec.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-02-14
$1,000 FOR PURSES.
Horse Races to he Held on the Ice OF
Rock point.

Burlingtonians viii have an oppor-
tunity to see some good horse races
the last week of this month for $1,000
has been raised to be used as purses
for ice races to be held off Rock Point,
+. j. Flanagan, G. Il. Whitney, L. r.
Brownell and several others are the
gentlemen interested in the project,
which already Is an assured success.
The races will he a continuation OF
those being held this week in Saratoga
y. y, and which were held last week
In Glens Falls.
A regulation half-mlle track has been
made on the ice near Rock Point and
is being used daily by the local horse
men. The track is considered an ideal
place for winter races, as it Is well
protected from the wind and easy OF
access, The races viii continue for
three days and one or two races will
be held each day. At meeting to be
held soon the final plans for the meet
will be made. Yesterday several horse
men drove out to the track but the
snow had drifted in to such an exten,
that speeding was impossible,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-02-14
Feeding Green Cut Hone Pays

Mr.. A. T.. Hunter, who is ono of the
regular contributors to the New England
Farmer. not long ago said in the columns
of that paper: Feeding fresh cut bone ia
fowls, to induce aboundant laying. has
proved n decidedly profitable thing. The
bones are rich i'm animal matter and con
tain lime of which the egg shells are
made, and hens fed on fresh cut bone will
lay larger number Of eggs than If fed on
bone Not only will they lay a larger mum
Der of eggs, but the eggs will be stronger.
bodied, will be better eggs, and If incubat-
ed will have better and stronger chicks, y
G. S. Page. OF Hyde Park, Vt. on receipt
of $3.50 will forward to anyone 20C
pound barrel of Green Cut Bone prepay
ing railroad freights to any station In
New England or Middle States.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-02-14
MECHANICAL FILTRATION
Majority of Committee Recon-
mends Such a Plant.
Scientific and Expert Opinion Favored
n slow Sand FILTRATION system As
Most satisfactory Way TO Get
Pure water.

The hltration committee met Saturday
afternoon and decided to install me-
chanical filtration plant. This action set
Ties question that has been under con-
sideration ever since the committee was
appointed following the city meeting last
fail. The committee is made up of City
Engineer r. o. Sinclair chairman, Prof.
j. ". Notey. Fred Johonnott and Alder
men Morgan, Mcagher. Coffey and Rec
eos.
The vote for mechanical plant instead
ui slow sand stood four to three in favor
Of the former. Prof Notey moved the the
committee adopt slow sand filtration but
the vote was lost. Those voting in favor
of It were Prof Notey. City Engineer
Sinclair and Mr. Morgan. 1t was opposed
Iy Aldermen Coney, Reeves and Meagher
and Mr.. Johonnott.
Alderman Coffey than made a motion
flvoring u mechanical plant and
tho motion was carried. those who
had favored slow sand constituting
the minority.
The plans are to erect tho mechanical
plant on the like front. The filtration com
mittec was appointed with power, and
with instructions to report to the board
from time to time of the progress made.
Prof Notey was instructed by the COM
mittee to correspond with engineers in re-
gard to plans and specifications.
soon after its appointment. the COM
mittoo consulted the firm OF Whipple G.
'azcu of New York. consulting engineers.
I'm an exhaustive report, printed in the
FREQ Press a few weeks ago, that firm
recommended slow sand filtration. In
August. 1908. NJ. y. Baker of New York
submitted to Dr. j. b. Wheeler, chair
man OF the special water committee
which had then been making nVestiga-
tons a report in which he also recon-
mendod slow sand filtration.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-02-14
FREE TO FARMERS.

To any farmer who will write us
mentioning this paper, We will send
free, postpaid. several formulas fol
making first class fertilizer at home
together with the cost of the ingre-
dients, directions for mixing, etc
The Vermont Experiment station I'm
its bulletin No. ll6 has the following t.
say with reference to the Nalu" OF
home mixed fertilizers as compared
with the ordinary commercial brands
con every. account, however financial
educational. Horticultural, ii is better tc
buy the crude stock ana home mix il
one uses ton or more
All up o-date farmers should be in
terested in the subject of home miNet
fertilizers and we are in position t.
help them. Address.
CARROLL S. PAGE, Hyde Park, Vt.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-02-14
BATTLE OVER 100000.
burlington Woman Claims share In
Zig Estate.

a Chicago dispatch say that battle
royal is preparing at Webster city.
Iowa. over the 100000 estate of Mr..
and Mrs. Clinton Wycon between c. s.
sherman of Westncld, Mass, and Mrs.
Fayette l.. Taft Of Darlington. VT,
brother and sister Of Mrs WycOff, on
the one hand, and Martha e. Sweeney
and Fanny WYcoff niece OF Mr. WyCoff.
ON the other hand They died within
a month of each other. Mrs. Wycoff
first. Each possessed $4,000 and Wy
COTS heirs claim it all. Mrs Wvcoff' G
heirs then claimed her share and the
fight goes into court.
Mr.. Taft left Burlington Tuesday
for Webster City.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-02-14
MAYOR RENOMINATED.
Democrats Name Him again Az Their
Standard DcareT.

The democratic city caucus was held In
city hall Saturday evening and was
largely attended Mayor Burke was ur-
animously nominated to be the demo
cratic standard bearer in the municipa
campaign this year. The meeting was
called to order by George W. Kelley
shortly after eight o'clock. The name OF
NJ. ID. Mcmahon was presented as chair
man but Mr.. Mcmahon asked to be ex
cused from serving. Jules Simays was
Clay, secretary.
Michael Mckenzie in CHARACTERISED c
speech renOminated Mayor Burke. There
We're no other nominations. The mayor
made brief speech of acceptance, de-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-02-14
WORSE AND MORE OF IT.

But said the man who considered
himself smart, when you're wife starts
talking on an embarrassing subject why
don't you change the subject?'
You don't know my Wife, replied
Peckman. Shed simply exhaust the new
subject and then take up the old one
where she left ff"-Philadelphia Press,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-02-14
FLOATING a SCHEME,

They say that old Altewadd after he
had had couple, is liable to loosen up
and buy liberally2"
rs that SO? Well. I'll invest 10 cents
toward a pool to exploit the proposition"
Washington Herald.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-02-14

Gage L. Tarbcl has resigned as second
vice-president Of the Equitable Life to
take effect March |, IIc will become
president of large real estate company
now being organized.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-02-14

claring that his platform during the
present campaign would be his record
during the past four years The caucus
was brief and harmonious
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-02-14
Representative Evarts Will SUP
plement Burlington Sub
scription of $4,000.
COMMERCIAL CLUB BANQUET


| The second annual rally and banquet
| of the Burlington Commercial club was
| held at the Van Ness House Tucsdaynight
with large attendance and unboundcd
enthusiasm for the growth and prosperity
Of the Queen city. There were 127 mem
bers of the club and guests present. The
after-dinner speeches were bright, inter
cstng and practical and. as one of those
In attendance remarked upon leaving the
not"l, each speaker had q new idea to
offer"
The most Notable feature Of the ban
quot ana the one Of Ereatest significance
70 Burlington was the offer from the
Hon. Maxwell Evarts Of Windsor of 5000.
! provided the Queen city will raise $4,000
as ar inducement 10 bring the State fair
here. The offer was received with en-
/ thustasm and hearty and apprcciative
| comments on Mr.. EVartss generosity
were made throughout the evening and
at the conclusion of the festivities.
Tuesday was the 9Sth anniversary ~
Iincoln's birthday and at each Of the
covers was placed an attractive Lircoln
booklet containing three articles: THE
Battle Of the Giants" by Frederick
Trevor Hi: 9TH" Parents of Lincoln"
by Ida NJ. Tarbell and "An Appeal to
Patriotism." by Richard LLOYD Jones
President Van Patton OF the Commercial
club orno,,rced +bot Two bool,Io+ was
nroso,,toJ h,. ,bo,Tirco,n Farm, ossocia-
ton. of which Richard Lloyd Jones, Il
broadway. Now York is secretary.
poforo .ba baro,et ,,.bicb was n SUNNI
ltuous rcpast OF nine courses vas served.
4 h,. mr.
George. pastor Of the First church. Mn
sic was furnished bv Lessons orchestra.
When the last course of ire feasst had
been served. President Van Patten, who
presided as toastmaster. announced the
following order Of nost-prandial exercises:
l"A stem Forward
Navwa1 Evarts Windsor
"What Commercial Club should Stand
1-or
chamber Of Cor,n,orco
The Future of Vermont
Lleut-foN q. II. ProutY president Yer
mont Improvement association.
The Mountain Line Bond of Unity
Edward b. Finn. Springfield
Tho Champlain Tercentenntal,'
w. H. Crockett, St Albans
"Burlington's Opportunities"
James T.. Burke. Mayor
MIR ENARTS.
President Van PARTON ,rnou,cad rs
fine FIST snoal,n,. ,,,o tan N1axyol,
t-,,rts Of yyin,,,o,. A.. 1,,.or,,,s ,h.,,,o
vas "a st.n T,oru.ar1, IT, soid ho
US ,,l,., g. 10 i.,0 ,.,..,,,.', ,,.I',, l.,
,,.o., La,.. 60, .,',,..
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-02-14
OFFERS 5000.
SECRETARY JONES.

The second speaker was William h.
Jones, secretary of the Albany Chamber
OF Commerce. Albany. n. Y Mr.. Jones's
remarks were on "What n Commercial
Club Should Stand For At the outset
Mr. Jones emphasized the importance of
loyalty, saying first, the Burlington Com
mercal club should be loyal The club
should be Introduced to the city, You can
not be loyal to the city until YOU know
Burlington. The Commercial club should
learn to hear the heart beat of Burling-
ton. lie emphasized the Importance of
every citizen making himself familiar
with every aspect and phass or city life.
After you know your home town. then
you are ready to introduce Burlington to
the outside world. Think your city is all
right and then YOU will be able to make
other peop.e think Burlington is the best
city in the world. Your club should stand
| for everything that will improve Bur
| lngton, new parks. handsome thorough
| fares, clean streets, attractive buildings
He said he had no sympathy with the
| man who criticised commercial
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-02-14

NUMEROUS SlOII''S ana comparisons apt ]
ly made. He was given the closest at
tention Of his auditors and at the con-
clusion of his remarks, received rounds |
of applause.
IErT-GOV. PROUTY.
The postmaster here introduced |
Lieut.. Coy. George H. prouty of New |
port. president of the Vermont Inn |
provement association. to speak on
The Future of Vermont" He said by
looking into tho past we could Judge
of what Vermont's future may be
While we have always been considered
an agricultural state. to-day we are
an industrial state. The object of the
association which he represented is the
improvement of the state, not OF any
particular town or section but of the
State as a whole.
The Vermont Improvement society
proposes to procure the services of the
best man obtainabc as secretary.
His business will be to collect data
concerning every part of tho state ana
its resources SO that the secretary's
Office shall he great clearing house
of Information concerning Vermont.
Within a week Judge Idc said here
that in looking over "Who's who in
| America" he found Vermont had fur
nished more men. in proportion to her
| population. who had achieved distinc-
| tion, than any other State in the TN
! ion. The rcgrcttablc thing IS, said
Lieut.. Coy Prouty. that so many Of
those sons of Vermont had gone away
from home to win fame
The only way to bring capital here
from outside Is to go after H. We shouId
teach the younger generation that Yer
mont Is the best place in which to live
and we should show them the advantages
which tho state possesses.
rr,r,,,r,s.,.>... -,,,.r, ,,r,>->-
! ne mountain i''he' iohu OF 'hllN,
was the thene assigned 10 thc llon' -. H.
fhhn OF SprlhsflcId IN" next speaker
MT fIiflh Sala ne was happE 10 pr'nV 10
burlington the greetings Oh me ''''''N-
cut valley vermont ne sa'u mas re'''d
700 much upon past history ana pass
ach'eVen'"'S' rory per vent '' '.''
men ana women OF Vermont H'F' N""E"'
n''iVs o"' VI ,l' SUI ','7
a"Ner'Seu ""'S.'e ,.a'e9 at ~ y"
have wasted the states energy. The last
Legislature. he said. was non-partisan "a
its work. Let us use our energies in de-
veloping Vermont The census shows
that our industrial products exceed N
valuation our agricultural products al
though II is commonly SAID that Yer
mont Is an agricultural state. Wherever
we go let us have hut one object ana ono
amoltoh' \ermoht' Vermont Vermont
" II CROCrE'rT
w. " c.oo,.o.+ - &. ,,,,o,,s s,o,,o -,
,-,,. ,,,., ,r,-....,,,.,o,,, NJ
INC ''''P'"'"
spoke Of the need of introducing tho
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-02-14
MAYOR BURK E.

The last speaker was Mayor Burke
to whom was assigned the sentiment
"Burlington's Opportunities" Mayor
Burke said he thought the year 1907
was the beginning of new era In the
prosperity Of Burlingtou The only
way in which the Commercial club
can accomplish something is through
cooperation. One thing to he encount-
cred in Burlington is a lack of interest
1t IS the duty of every citizen to do
his part and until that spirit prevails
burlington cannot grow as ii should
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-17
DELAYED CORRESPONDENCE
Weldon.

Miss Nichols, of Corydon, is visiting
at the home of Mrs. N. j. Eddy.
Miss Linnie Graves visited relatives
at Centerville over Sunday.
Mrs. G. S. Murdy went to Lohrville
last week to visit relatives.
Mr.. VIM. Corr and wife, of Clinton,
Mo-, arrived last week to visit relatives
and friends.
Mrs. Roxy Sandy, of Indianola, and
Bruce Tallman, Of Guthrie Center, at
tended the funeral of Mrs. Carl Tall
man last week.
M. o. Hickman and family returned
to their home at WOODBURY. Monday
after few days visit at the Uriah'
Garris home.
Mrs. George Carse and Miss Iva Luce
came from Winfield last week. Mrs.
Carse expects to go to Longmont, Colo,
to spend the winter, and Miss Luce
will remain with relatives here.
Mrs. Ardell Percy and children, Of
Derby, came Thursday to visit her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. Z. Erb. Mr..
Percy drove up Saturday and the
family returned home Sunday.
| There will be social at the Chris
tian church Friday evening, Oct. II.
All are invited to attend. Refreshments
will be served.
Mrs. Carl Tallman died at her home in
Weldon, Oct. 1, 1907, after long illness
with tuberculosis. The funeral was
held at the Methodist church, Thurs
day at 10 o'clock conducted by Rev.
Bourne, after which the remains were
taken to Garden Grove for interment.
She leaves husband and little son, a
father and sisters. These bereaved
ones have the sympathy of friends.