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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-06
PERSONAL MENTION

l. Sander Is In the city from Trtni
dad.
II. N. Webb is in Las Vegas from
Kansas City.
wv. Norton Of 81. Louis Is a visitor
10 the city today.
" u. Warner of Denver Is in The
caty today on business.
T. johnson Of Torrance. y. NJ. Is il
'ae city on business today
l. a. Kelly and wife Of Chicago are
visitors In the Meadow city today.
George L. Brooks was en- route for
Albuquerque from the east yesterday.
& II, Nichols Is q visitor in the
city today from his home at Trinidad,
Colo
Colonel ". h. ChlIders was return
ing 10 Albuquerque from the east yes
ttrday.
d c, Hall Of Trinidad, Colo. arrived
In the city yesterda, afternoon on
business.
/. d. Bray. Of the Singer Manufac.
turing Co, arrived In town from Ocate
Yesterday.
Mrs. ]. r. Steward and Jacob Stew.
ard OF Plano. ILL.,. are recent arrivals
In Las Vegas,
Walter W. Lyman and NJ c. Need.
ham are down from Shoemaker to
day on legal business,
Herman Bendix. a well known trav.
cling man Of Denver. Is calling on the
trade In Las Vegas today.
Jim Leonard returned tn his horne
at Trout Springs today after IA short
visit with friends In this city.
". E. Anderson OF Chicago has arriv'
cd In the city and will spend several
weeks here In recreation.
W. c. Strickland. representing the
Beacon Paper company OF st. Louis l.
calling On his customers In this city
today.
Assistant United States Attorney
q. J. Ieahy returned home to this cit
last evening after visiting for several
days at Ration.
NJ, c, Needham Is In town from
Santa Fe where he placed his two
daughters, Misses Mary A. and Margar'
ct X. In the Lorctto academy.
II. W. Webb, who is on the road
for the Mcpike Drug company OF
Kansas City. is in Las Vegas today
In the interests of his firm.
Mrs. W. c. Barnes left the city this
morning on the flyer for Phoenix,
Ariz.. where she will visit for some
time with her parents In that city.
F. NJ. Evans. representing Colgate &
Co. of New York, manufacturers OF
soaps and perfumes, Is in the city to-
day calling ON the local business men
Fred Walsen and his fa%ther.in-law,
Mr.. Johnson, who made a short visit
in this city on legal business. re
turned to their home at Walsenberg,
Colorado. this afternoon on No. 10
Hon. o. A. Iarrazolo. accompa1-
led by his stenographer, Mrs. j. c.
Minter. left the city this afternoon
on No. ] for Ration where he will
continue TO take dispositions in tho
formers contest for delegate to con.
gress.
Jack Stewart, who is employed on
the surveying gang OF the new rail
road to be built through this city
from Dawson by the Phelps-Dodge
company, is in the city today, He
came to see his mother off for Passe
dena, California. where she will
make a short visit, Mrs. Stewart
stopped off in the city a couple OF
weeks ago on her way west from
Chicago to make a short visit witt
her SON.. Mr.. Stewart says that the
surveyors are now making theii
headquarters at Wagon Mound.
Victor e. Miller, one of the clerks
at the post office and for a long time
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-06
Mot Worth His Salt"

When we say a person Ia Not
worth his salt" we are using one OF
the oldest phrases In the English
language. This expression has ONE
down through the centuries from Ro-
man days. The origin OF the phrase
IN the same az that NJ our word salary.
both having come from the Latin
salarium. or salt money The Sunday
Magazine.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-06
From Erxinu Pan TO Fire.

Life Is full OF c0ntrariness and
non.payment OF alimony." complained
the woman. as she took her seat re-
l~uctantly at her desk on the morning
after the dance. When ! was mar
ried and had more leisure than any
thing else the days were long and
deadly. but now that | am free and life
might be one endless dream Of gayety.
| have to work"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-06
Train the Voice.

Remember that a good voice Is as
essential to self-possession as good
ideas are essential to fluent language.
The voice should be carefully trained
and developed. A full, clear, flexible
voice is one of the surest indications
Of good breeding.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-06
Oldest Christian Structure,

The oldest Christian structure in
Ireland is a remarkable building. evil
IDENTITY very ancient. but wonderfully
well preserved. at Dingle. in County
Kerry. 1t is known as the Oratory
OF Galierns." and has stood practically
uninjured for more thaA q thousand
Years.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-06
Patchy Wall %

II Q patch must be applied to wall
paper, let the new piece lie In strong
sunlight until the colors are faded to
match those or the wall; then teal the
edges and the applied piece win nst
b % conspicuous.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-06
Small Fortune Left 70 Yais.

BY the will OF the late Prot. James
M. Hoppin. OF Yale. just filed. no leaves
besides many other beqeusts to insti.
tu.ions $4,000 to the Yale art school.
to be used for the establishment OF a
p~rofessorship In architecture.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-06

Rev. Frank Fl. Touret and wife ar
rived In the city this afternoon from
their home at Detroit, and will spend
several days here sightseeing.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-06

SEE BAiLY'S WINDOW FOR
NEW POST CARDS, VALENTINES
AND NECK LAcEs. DIT
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-06

Our yankee" coal is the best TN
the market. Try a ton and be CON
WINGED. Coors Lumber Co. 2h
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-06

Ben Williams. special officer for the
Santa Fe. is In Las Vegas this after
noon on railroad business.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-06
Anciant Phiioaonhx.

The man." said Epicurus. soiemnly.
who utilized the nutmeg had Q crate
mind."-Philadelphia Press.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-06

The best hot water bath system IN
the city at Tom BlauveItts shop on
Railroad ave. go
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-06

Fresh picked tripe and pigs Feet.
saaer kraut and fine mince meat. Al
falfa fed beef at Pete Roth's. -
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-06

wANTED-Giris TO help In tailor
shop. Apply ]. Harris. 2+22
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-06

Good nickel pIa,ed snow cass for
sale cheap. Apply Optic Co. n
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-06

Call on o'syrns for the best donss
Tic cosl In the city. 12.S3
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-06

Try our Yankee" coal. You viii
find II equal to Cerrilios coal. Coors
Lumber Co. -
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-06

Live and Let Live.
Live" spelled backward 10 evil"
and lived 10 the devil"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-06

Read The Optic.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-01-17
ESTATES or HORACE l.. MOORE OF
BURLINGTON AND BURRILL LANE
OF SOUTH BURLINGTON.

STATE OF VERMONT, District Of Chit
tenden,
The Honorable, the Probate Court for
the district OF Chittenden.
To all persons Interested in tho
estates Of Horace l.. Moore OF Burling-
ton and Burrill Lane, late of South Bur-
lington, in said district, deceased.
GREETING:
Whereas, said court has assigned tho
first day of February, next. for the set
Element of the accounts of the admin
istrators Of the estates Of Horace L.
Moore of Burlington, ana Burrill Lane,
late of South Burlington, in said dis
trict, deceased, and for a decree
of the residue of said estates to the
lawful claimants Of the same. and or
dered that public notice thereof be
given to all persons Interested In said
estates by publishing this order three
weeks SUCCESSFULLY previous to tho day
assigned, in the Burlington Weekly
Free Press newspaper published in
said distro-
Therefore. you are hereby notified to
appear at the Probate Court Rooms in
burlington. Vt. on the day assigned then
and there to contest the allowance Of
said account If YOU see cause. and to
establish your right is heirs lcGatees
and lawful claimants of said residue
Given under my hand, this 9TH day
Of January, 1907
MARCELLUS A. BINGHAM.
2S,w3t Judge.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-01-17
ESTATE OF JOSEPH G. AND MARY
DEFAULT, BURLINGTON.
(NinOr Wards)

STATE OF VERMONT. District OF
Chittenden.
The Honorable the Probate Court,
for the District Of Chittenden.
To all persons Interested in the estate
of Joseph G. and Mary Dcnault of Bur
lington, minor wards
GREETING:
Whereas. application in writing hath
been made to this Court by tho guard
ian of Joseph G. and Mary Denault for
license to sell the real estate of said
wards, setting forth therein that his
said wards have the right and recorded
title in and unto lots number fourteen
and fifteen as laid down on a plot OF
land owned by Louis Luck, which Is
342 and 343 of the Land Records OF
said city OF Burlington, and that 1t
would be beneficial to his said wards
that their interest therein be sold and
he used in the care, education and sup
port Of said wards and praying said
same for such purpose.
And thereupon the said court appoint
and assigned the 26th day OF January
1907, at the Probate Court rooms, IN said
application, and ordered that public
notice thereof be given to ali per-
sons therein, by publifh,ing this order
THREE wee Wso,, suG ICES p IN the
paper which circulatos in the neighbor-
mood Of those persons interested there
in; all which publications shall be
previous to the time appointed for the
Therefore you are hereby notified TO
appear before said court, at the time and
place aforesaid, then and there, in said
court, to object to the granting of such
license, if you see cause.
Given under my hard at the Probate
Court rooms, this sth day of January,
MARCELLUs A. BINGHAM.
2S,w3t Judge.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-01-17

IN mtc"c.oos cesa to m tried in Ben
n!r%toa county court s The breach Of
promise sut Of O, 1luc G. Peterson
OF Now York araio' II. c. Lind
IoH, ;. es.l,rt Of ta- I5ennins ;on
Knitting omiany. Tho suit is
brought to recover g. ~ 4 feature in
the case i the fact tuat the defendant it,
ard va. at tho tim, nc made the alleged
contract, a Marie man. The plaintiff
set. up in her declr r1tion that she be
cane acquainted vi the defendant soon
after she arrived 3D. this country from
Denmark. that in The course OF time they
became engaged to ~ married, but that
the defendant continually put or the we'd
ding on the ground that his business was
in .uch share That it was not advisa b @
continued, tho plaintiff claims, seven
years, during which she gradually learned
tho English iarguase and American Gus
toms. A. shc acquired experience she DO
came suspicion. ana finally being unable
TO persuade tho defendant to keep his
promise, she c-me to Bennington, only
g. find that the n Al for whom she had
been waiting - long already h3l wife
The defendant is one II the best known
knit goods manufacturer. in eastern Now
York, He Is a native OF Denmark, but
came 10 th!. country when young man
with kr-lwlCdse OF the business ac-
Guir~d abroad. lie was associated for n
time with tho late \. r. Valentine Later
h. organized The Pennington Knitting
company. He has secured counsel to CON
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-01-17
SYDNEY II. WEsTO ESTATE.

STATE or. VERMONT, District ot
Chittenden.
The Honorable the Probate Court.
for the District Of Chittcndcn.
To the heirs and all persons inter-
csted in the estate Of sydney II. Wes-
ton, late of Colchester, in said district,
deceased, testate,
Whereas, application hath been made
to this court in writing, tho execu-
tor of the last VIII and testa-
Of Colchester deceased, praying for
license and authority to soil the whole
of the real and personal estate of SAID
deceased, representing TO said court
That IT would be beneficial to the heirs
and all persons Interested in the cs-
tate Of said deceased, to sal the whole
or the real and personal estate of said
money
And bringing into court the consent
and APPRECIATION in writing Of all tho
heirS to said estate residing in this
state, and setting forth the situation
of the real estate.
Whereuron, the said Court anpointod
and assigned the 18th day Of January,
l90I, at the Probate Court rooms, In
said District, to hear and decide upon
said application ana petition, and or
dered public notice thereof to be given
to all persons Interested therein, BY
publishing said order, together with
the time and place of hearing, three
Heeks successfully in the Burlington
'''N'S = co ] 1852 IL newspaper WnlCU
circulates in the neighborhood Of those
persons interested in said estate. all
which publications shall be previous
10 the day assigned for hearing.
Therefore, you are hereby notified a
appear before said Court, at the time
and place assigned, then and there
IN said Court to make your objections
to the rranting of such license, If you
zee cause.
Given under my HAND. at the Pro-
bate court rooms, this 2nd day Of jan
uary, 1907.
NJ. NELLIE FLYNN,
21w3t Register.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-01-17
SARAH II. COON's ESTATE.

STATE OF VERMONT District of
Chittenden.
for the District Of Chittenden.
To the heirs and all persons inter
ested in the estate of Sarah r. Coon,
late OF Burlington, in said district, de-
ceased,
Whereas. application hath been made
to this Court in writing, by the
said administrator praying for Ii
the real estate of said deceased rep
resenting to said court, that II would
be beneficial to the heirs and all per-
sons interested in the estate of said
deceased. to sell the whole of the real
estate of said deceased. and convert
the same into money.
And bringing into court the consent
and appreciation in writing, Of all the
heirs to said estate residing in this
State, and setting forth the situation
of the real estate.
Whereupon, tho said court appoint
ed and assigned the 26th day Of Jan
In said district. to hear and decide
upon said application md petition. and
ordered public notice thereof to be
given to all persons Interested therein
by publishing said order together with
the time and place of hearing. three
weeks SUCCESSFULLY In the Burlington
Weekly Free Press, newspaper
which circulates in the neighborhood
of those persons interested in said es-
tate, all which publications shall be
previous to the day assigned for hear
Therefore, you are hereby notified to
and place assigned, then and there
in said Court. to make your objections
to the granting Of such license, if you
see cause.
Court rooms, this 4th day of January,
1907
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-01-17
ESTATE OF EMILE RIOUX CDES-
JARDINS), BURLINGTON.
STATE OF VERMONT. District of Chit


STATE OF VERMONT. District of Chit
tenden
The honorable the Probate Court for
the District Of Chittenden,
To all persons interested In the cs-
tate of Emile RiouX ODo sjardns), late
of Burlington, in said district, deceased,
GREETING:
Whereas, said Court has assigned the
2Sth day of January, next, for the set
Element of the account of the admins
traitor of said estate, and for a decree
of the residue of said estate to
the lawful claimants OF the same, and
ordered that PUBLIC notice thereof be
given to all persons interested in said
estate by publishing this order three
weeks successfully previous to the day
assigned, In the burlington Weekly
Free Press, newspaper published in
said district
Therefore, you are herebysRotifed to APP
pear at the Probate Court Rooms in BUR-
lington, Vermont, on the day assigned,
then and there to contest the allow
ance of said account If you sec cause,
and to establish your right as heirs,
legatees and lawful claimants to said
residue,
Given under my hand this 3rd day
of January, 1907
NJ, NELLIE FLYNN,
2S,w3t Register.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-01-17
MARY DOUGIAsS'S ESTATE.

STATE OF VERMONT. District of
Chittenden.
The Honorable, the Probate Court for
'Hr the Ser 70, ana ali persons interested
in the estate Of Mary Douglass, late Of
Jericho in said district, deceased.
GREETING:.
Whereas. application hath been made
tor OF the last will and testament of
Mary Douglass, late of Jericho de-
ceased, praying for license and author
ity to sell the whole OF the real estate
Court. that it would be beneficial to the
heirs and all persons Interested in the
estate of said deceased, TO sell all Of
the real estate of said deceased, and
convert the same into money.
And bringing into Court the consent
and appreciation in writing, Of all the
heirs to said estate residing in this
state. and setting forth the situation
Whereupon, the said Court appointed
and assigned the 2sth day of January,
1907. at the Probate Court rooms, in
said district, TO hear and decide upon said
application and petition. and ordered
public notice thereof TO be given to all
persons interested therein. by publishing
said order, together with the time and
place OF hearing, three weeks successive
" in the burlington Weekly Free Press
q newspaper which circul2tos in the neigh
borhood of those persons interested in
said estate. all which publications shall
be previous to the day assigned for hear
Therefore. you are hereby notified TO
appear before said court at the time and
court to make your objection to the
granting of such license, II you see cause
Given under my hand, Mt the Probate
Court rooms, this 9th day OF January,
Nj. NELLIE FLYNN.
2S,wSt Register.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-01-17
WILLIAM LANG,S ESTATE.

STATE or VERMONT. District Of
Chittenden.
To all persons Interested in the cstat
or william Lang, late of Essex, in said
district, deceased,
GREETING:
At a Probate Court. holden at Bur
lington. within and for the district of
Chittenden, on the 4th day of January,
1907, an instrument purporting to be
the last will and testament of Will
liam Lang, late Of Essex. in said
district. deceased. was presented to tho
court aforesaid. for probate.
And IT Is ordered by said court that
the 18th day Of Jan. 1907, at the Pro-
bate court rooms in said Burlington be
assigned for proving said Instrument;
and that notice thereof be given to
All persons concerned. by publishing
this order three weeks successively in
the Burlington Weekly Free Press, a
newspaper published at Burlington
previous to the time appointed.
Therefore, you are hereby notified
to appear before said court at the
time and place aforesaid, and contest
the probate of said will. If you have
cause.
Given under my hand at burlington,
In setd district, this 4th day Of Jan
uary, 1907
MARCELLUs A. BINGHAM.
2S,w3t Judge.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-01-17
ESTATE OF OLIVER J. DARBY.

The undersigned, having been APP
pointed by the honorable probate court
Tor the district OF Grand Isle, commits
eloners to receive, examine and adjust
all claims and demands of all persons
against Oliver j. Darby, late Of AL
bursh, Vt, in said district, deceased,
hereby give notice that we viii meet
Tor the purpose Of examining and al
lowing said claims at his late resi-
dence In said Albursh. on Wednesday.
June 10, 1907, from oc>>ck a. m. until
o'clock r. M of said day and that
six months from the goth day Of Dc
cember. A. -. 1906 is the time limited
by said court for said creditors to pre-
and allowance
Dated Mt .Alburgh. this 22nd day of
December. A -. 1906.
IL J. DARBY, Adm
Expires June 20, 1907.
Fl. w. MARVIN
f. H. GOODSF,IL.
2Iw3t Commissioners.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-01-17
DREDGE DUG UP BODY.
uendIess and hrmIess Relic of a New
York Tragedy.

New York, Jan. 1S.-The gruesome relic
of tragedy was found to-day in n scow
in East river in the form of the headless
and armess body of a man The dismen,
bered body had been brought up by a
dredge and carried out to sea in the mud
scow where It was discovered and brought
back It was taken to the morgue and the
coroner Is investigating.
The police believe the body had been in
the water a year or more, but the coroner
disagrees with them as the clothing, which
is OF a poor quality was in good state
of preservation.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-01-17
27w3t
ESTATE OF JOSEPH .JENNETTE OF
WILLTSTON.

We. the subscribers having been APP
pointed by the Honorable the Probate
Court for the District of Chittenden,
commissioners to receive, examine aud
adjust the claims and demands of ell
persons against the estate of Joseph
Jennctte, late Of Williston, in
said district, deceased, ana also
all claims and demands exhibited
in Offset thereto; and six months from
the day of the date herecc being al
lowed by said court for that purpose.
we do therefore hereby give notice THAI
we Will attend to the duties of our APP
rointment at the residence of ]. E.
Kennedy. in North Williston, in said
district on the last Fridays of January
and June, next, at } o'clock a. m, on
each of said days.
Dated this 3lst day Of December,
1906.
MARVIN W. CHAPMAN,
HARRY NJ FAY
oTw3t Commissioners
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-01-17
MARY l.. FAIRMAN'S ESTATE,

STATE OF VERMONT. District of Chit
tenden.
To all persons interested in the estate
of Mary /. Fairman, late Of Willistpn,
in said district. deceased,
GREETINGS:
At Probate Court, holden at Purling-
ton. within and for the District OF Chit
tenden, on the Sth day OF January,
1907, an instrument purporting TO be
the last will and testament of Mary l..
Fairman. late OF Williston. in said dis
trict deceased, was presented to the
court aforesaid, for probate.
And it Is ordered by said court that
the Goth day ~ January, 1907, at the
Probate Court rooms in said Bur-
linston. b assigned 70: proving
said instrument; and that notice
thereof be given to al persons con-
eerned. by publishing this order three
weeks successively in tho Burlington
Weekly Free Press. n newspaper published
at said Burlington. previous to the time
appointed.
Therefore. you are hereby notified to
appear before said court, at the time and
place aforesaid, and contest the pro-
bate OF said Will, II you have cause.
Given under my hand at Burlington,
in said district, this Sth day of JAM
uary, 1907.
2s,wSt Judge.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-01-17
ARREST FOR HORSE THEFT.
Bert KclS,c Got Away from Vermont
officer to he Caught In Canada.

Island Pond, Jan. 13.-January Bert
Kelsie stole n horse from Nathan Boals
sleigh ana harness from Joseph 7.
Wells, in CRANKY. soon after leaving
town a barn owned by Skin Ander-
son, from which the horse was stolen
burned to the ground, with contents.
Kelsie was followed, traced TO IrasburEh
and arrested Thursday, He escaped from
the officer and made his way to Rock
Island. Quebec, ana was arrested there
by Canadian officers Friday evening.
Waving eXtradtion papers he was de-
livercd to Essex County Sheriff Beattie
who brought him to Island Pond Satur-
day evening. lie had hearing before
Justice Parsons. waved examination and
was held in $500 bonds for the action OF
the county court,