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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-02-28
DEATH OF J. M. ISHAM.
Was for Many Years Well Known
Tailor in This City.

The death of j. NJ. Isham, for many
years we'll known resident OF Burling-
ton, occurred at his home at 1870 Church
street early Tuesday morning. Mr..
Isham had been confined to the house
for two weeks by n general breakdown,
bat his death was sudden,
Born in Shelburne = years an Mr..
Isham lived in Burlington nearly all his
life. coming here when a boy and learn
ing his trade as n tailor, under Noah Al
len and James Mitchell. Later he moved
to Winooski and entered the firm Of Col
Inns & Newell A short time afterwards
he returned to burlington and began husi-
ness for himself Mr.. lsham had many
friends in the city and was a familiar
figure at his place OF business on Church
street. He was charter member OF
Hamilton Lodge Independent order OF
odd Fellows, and was past grand master
of the Sovereign Lodge of the State and
was also member of Washington
Lodge, He was member of the Metho-
dist Church,
Mr. lsham leaves n son, +. A. lsham
two daughters, Mrs. b. w. Abbey of Es'
sex Center and Miss Clara r. Isham OF
this city, a sister, Miss Abbie Isham OF
Collins. Ohio, and brother, Fred, OF
Pioneer, Ohio. Mrs. Isham died 10 years
ago.
The funeral will he held from his late
home on Church street at two O'Clock
] this afternoon,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-02-28
MARCUS PAID COSTS.
Settling for Rccept Seizure nj His
Place on WinoOski Avenue.

Nathan Marcus. who keeps shop on
upper North Winooski avenue. was ar
rested Saturday evening by sheriff James
H. Allor on Il charge of having on hand
intoxicating liquor with intent 10 sell.
This case grows out of seizure made by
the shoriff's department several weeks
ago.
At that time a search of Marcus's pre-
misses was made but no liquor was found.
However, at the home of his sister-in-law
and neighbor, Mrs. Perlcman, case of
beer and two jugs of whislIey were found.
Mrs Perleman. In court disclamed
ownership of the contraband goods ard
was discharged 1t appeared that Marcus
was storing the liquor at Mrs. Perle-
mans but he skipped out ana could not
be coopcd until Saturday night
Marcus paid the costs of seizure and
splitting, at preliminary hearing Satur-
day evening. His bail was fixed at s3oC
and Joseph Agel became surety.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-02-28
FREE TO FARMERS.

To any farmer who will write us,
mentioning this paper, we will send
free, postpaid, several formulas for
making first class fertilizer at home,
together with the cost of the ingre-
dients, directions for mixing, etc.
The Vermont Experiment station in
it's bulletin No JIG has the following to
say with reference to the value of
acme mixed fertilizers as compared
with the ordinary commercial brands:
ON every account, however. financial,
educational, agricultural, it is better to
buy the crude stock and home mix If
one uses a ton or more"
All up-to-date farmers should be in
terested In the subject OF home mixed
fertilizers and we are in position to
help them. Address,
CARROLL s. PAGE, Hyde Park, VI.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-02-28
NO PARADE THIS YEAR.
st. PatTick's Day VIII He Observed
with II Banquet.

There will be 10 parade on St Patrick s
day this year.
At a meeting of III, Burlington Division
Ancient Order of Hbernians. Sunday
afternoon at their rooms on Main street
that question was definitely settled. As
the day falls on Sunday this year it was
decided to observe the memory of the
patron saint of Ireland with banquet at
st. Mary's hall on Saturday evening, the
10th, and by attending St. Mary :
Cathedral on Sunday morning.
At the banquet there will be many
prominent speakers from throughout the
state and from this city and it is plar-
ned to learn more about ST. Patrick by
bringing him closer to the hearts of the
banQueters with Irish tales and bits OF
Celtic and Gaelic history. On Sunday
morning the members of tn" Burlington
Division will march TO the Cathedral II
a body TO attend eight o'clock mass
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-02-28
RECENT DEATH.
Mrs. Betsy Carpenter.

BY the death of Mrs. Betsy (Hinmam
/ Carpenter at Derby Line Tuesday Feb
ruary IS, one Of the oldest people has
passed away. She was born in the home
of stephen and Rachael Nelson in Sails
bury, n H., of sturdy Scotch ancestry,
May 20. 1907. Thus had she lived
until May 20, 1907. she would
have, been one hundred years old.
In the summer Of 1909 the fam
lily removed TO Newbury, Vt, where ON
February II, 1927, she married Timothy
! Human. son Judge Timothy Human of
! Derby, VT, who was the first settler of
the town. Timothy Jr., was skilled
machinist ard operated for many years
a wooden mill in Derby where he moved
after his marriage. TO them were born
seven children, five daughters and two
sons, In the winter of 1912 Mrs. Human
was left a widow, her husband being the
| first to succumb to the terrible scourge
of erysipelas that swept over Derby that
year.
At the age OF thirty-fve with seven
children, the oldest of whom was thir-
teen, she took up the struggle of life
where her husband laid 1t down and
kept for them a home by her skill in
cloth and yarn making, and by care OF
the sick
| In 1915 her eldest son was taken from
her and in 1851 her third daughter
Rachael Their Mrs. ID. Hilborn of West
Charleston. VI, also died. The other
children survive her, one son. Stepher
S. Human Of Belmond, Ia, and foul
daughters, Mrs. Peter Morse of Sar
Diego, Cal, Mrs David Moran of Usage
la, Mrs. H. J.. Graves, Yankton, S. D..
and Mrs. Chas. Carpenter of Derby Line
In 1859 she married Col. Chester Car
penter of Derby whose home, ut thai
time was In West Charleston and there
they lived for a number or years. At the
age of sixty she moved with the family
OF her Oldest daughter Mrs. Moran, t.
Iowa. and five years later she took VI
and lived on. for the required time. {
claim in South Dakota, a three days
wagon trip from home over the I'M
broken prairie, camping out over tire,
nights. After repeated trips East ant
West among her children with whom sh'
lived, she came East to spend her las
years in Vermont the State Of her adopt
ion near her early home with her daugh
ter, Mrs. Charles Carpenter then llvinl
at West Charleston, removing with tn
family to Derby Line in 1897. In 1899 sh
united 9TH the Congregational Churcl
in Derby by letter from the church II
Ryegate with which she united when !
years of age. She had removed her re
latonship to Rock Island, =. O., and wa
n member of that church at the time o
, her death. She leaves besides her hv
children, nineteen grandchildren, thirty
three great grandchildren, and tire
great great grandchildren, Four gener
atoms having lived In her home thi
winter
The funeral took place at her HON
Thursday February 15 The Rev. G
E,llery Read n former pastor at Roc
Island officiating. Intement was at tn
cemetry in Derby.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-02-28
TIRED OF LIFE.
Joseph Bacon Jr., Made Two Attempts
to End 1t.

Joseph Bacon. Jr, son Of Joseph Bacon
Of Intervale avenue evidently became
tired of life on Sunday evening, for he
tried to drink the contents OF bottle
of carbolic acid At the home of Mrs. p.
Lamoine of IS Intervale avenue. He had
been acting strangely all day and when
he tried to place the bottle to his lips 1t
was taken away from him by people
standing near. He then made another
attempt or his life by swallowing a
bichloride of mercury tablet. He was
about to lunch on some more OF that diet
when the tablets were taken away from
him.
A physician who was summoned adj
ministercd an emetic. Mr.. Bacon recover
ed during the evening and Monday was
none the worse because his diet OF poison
Mr.. Bacon is about 10 years of age and
there is 70 apparent reason why he
should wish to take his life.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-02-28
EDWARD WELLS's FUNERAL
Many Friends and business Associates
Ply Their Last Tribute.

The funeral of the late Edward Wells
was held Monday at two oclockatthe
Unitarian Church, the Rev. j. ". Met
calf Of Taunton Mass, n former pastor
of the church, and the Rev. c: j. Staples,
the present pastor. officiating. A short
prayer service was held at the house on
Summit street, at one o'clock, conducted
by the Rev Mr.. Metcalf.
The public funeral service held at the
church was largely attended, many Of
Mr.. Wells close friends and business as
socites being presentAs the procession
entered the CHURCH it was met by Stan
nard Post No. 9, G. A. r., of which Mr.
Wells was member, drawn UP In n body
on each side as n guard of honor, the
post flag being draped in mourning. Miss
Iiandley, the organist, played Chopin's
funeral march. and the choir rendered
two hymns Nearer My God to Thee"
and Lead, Kindly Idght."' The honorary
bearers were ". l.. Ward. Il. Il. Kimball
w. j. Van Patton. y. Il. Smalley, a. c.
Whittemnre. COL T.. IT. Powell, Con. r. ).
Peck and -. w. Robinson. Eight en-
poyes Of Mr.. Wells bore the casket The
noral pieces from friends and business
Institutions were many and very beauti-
full, among the number being wreaths
from the Green Mountain Chapter of the
Daughters of the Revolution, the Nine
tecnth Century club and the Wells Il
Richardson Co.
The Vermont Society of Colonial Wars
was represented by Mai. Cen. o. O. How
ard, I. S. A.. Gen. T. s. Peck, Col. II. W.
Allen and Robert Noble. The Vermont
Society Sons of the American Revolution
were represented by COL f. e. Burgess,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-02-28
10000 TONS OF ICE.
Local Dealers Have Plenty of the Con-
geaIed Moisture.

The ice harvesting is now over and
every ice house in this city and Winooski
is filed with thicker and better ice than
for many years past. The work of har-
vesting was comparatively easy this year,
for the lake froze early and there We're
mo Interruptions from mild weather and
poor roads. The Consumers Ice & Coal
company have stored 5000 tons, the
Standard Coal &. Ice company 5000 tons
and Lawrence BARLEY about 5000 tons,
making a total Of 20,0ro tons.
| In order to do away with that mountain
OF ice every man. woman and child In
the city will have to use about ton each.
Besides all this ice there are many pri-
vate Ice houses in the city and ice houses
owned by ice cream dealers, all of which
are flied to the roofs.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-02-28
MOISTURE IN THE OVEN.

The advice to put pan of water in
the oven to prevent food from burning
is not entirely good. II is not wise
thing to do when pun paste or cake Is
being baked, for the moisture il not de-
sirable, and Is even an injury. When a
chicken or meat IS being roasted the
steam from hot water will temper the
hot dry air sufficiently when the oven
has become too hot to allow time for the
meat TO cook to the centre before burn
ing. A gas oven can he readily control
led to any point but the coal or coke fire
sometimes gets away from tho cook II
her attention is distracted 10 other
things.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-02-28
MARKING RUBBERS.

To help prevent losing rubbers. or mis-
mating them. mark on the inside with
initials or name in coarse writing with a
stub pen and good ink. IT Is claimed
that common writing ink is not lasting
enough but It will usually remain plain
as long as the rubbers are fit to wear.
1t is but little work to cut stenciled let
ter, Mark on thick stiff paper where
lines are to be cut and use n sharp PEN
knife. Lay the paper inside and brush
over with a little black paint made very
thin with turpentinc.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-02-28
GREASE SPOTS ON SILK.

II drop of oil or any grease falls on
a silk blouse. for instance do not put the
gasoline bonZinc or ether directly on the
spot, for that will spread it and leave a
rim round where the moisture evapor-
ates. Moisten a large ring round the
spot and rub toward the center. Then
put a piece of blotting paper both under
and over the spot, first saturating each
well with whatever sort of spirit Is used.
Lay a cold hatiron or a paper weight on
top and leave. The blotting paper will
absorb the grease and there will be no
telltale ring to reveal the cleansing pro-
cess
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-02-28
DANGER OF DAMP LINEN
(By Lillian Mason.D

The initial cause of many a fatal illness
has been sleeping in damp bed Some
times the result is rot death but a life
made miserable by some form of neural
gla or rheumatism. One case that comes
to mind is that of n talented clergyman
who accepted, at quarterly convention,
the hospitality of one of the homes in the
town where 1t was held The best o every
thlnS was given to the guest aud this
included the spare bed, where he shivered
all night; he suffered thirty years as
direct consequence, losirg position and
income because of broken health. No bed
not in constant use should be kept made
up with linen, blankets and comfortables.
Tor they absorb moisture. They may not
take 1t up like sponge hut just as sure
~, II In much slower degree. To salts
~ the housekcepcs's idea of tdiness a
single sheet ana a very light weight
spread or Il pretty lace covering can he
used. One benefit of high rents, small
houses and apartment life is that there
is no unhcatcd spare room. The visitor
Is more likely to occupy a folding bed or
Il couch in q room that is warmed and
used daily.
Another source Of illness is putting un-
aired garments either on "A well person or
an invalid. Many a mysterious and fatal
relapse has puzzled physician which
was due to the careless nurse who neg
lected to air the bed and body clothing
The plea that these were well aired on
Ironing day has no value, for cotton and
linen cloth will become damp when lying
on shelves or In drawers, with the cxcep-
ton of whore n hot air fue or n steam
pipe goes up through tho linen closet. In
summer folded clothing Is especially
liable to become damp; Up that season OK
posture to hot sunshine will dry out
moisture and swcctcn the clothing agree
ably Sun-dried clothing is helpful to one
troubled with insomnia
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-02-28
A POLITICAL RETIR EN- EMF

that man TO Congress?"
we thought It 'ud be a good thin
for the community" answered Farme
Corntossel, ito have him where n
could make speeches where folks ar
paid TO listen instead o interruptir
people at their work around here.
Washington star.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-02-28
MACHINE DARNING.

Many kirds of tears or thin places in
cloth can he darned with the sewing ma
chine. If a hole has actually come basic
a piece of cloth on the undorsidc; some
times a piece of netting will do or thin
muslin, but usually a bit Of the same ma
terial is best. Something Is needed to hold
and guide the machine stitch in close
ore side n little way in from where the
cloth is giving way and stitch in close
~ set rows one after another. turning
the work at the end of each row. Then
stitch across in the same way and the
network will be strong and not unsightly
Use some judgment about the thread
used. matching SO far as possible. This
is a good way for the mother who has NJ
time to take the slow palnstaking stitches
by hand.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-02-28
INTERESTED IN LIVE STOCKf

Horses. Cattle, Sheep, Swine and Poul-
try of the pure-bred kinds? Then you
should try and keep posted on what the
successful fellows are doing along these
lines. There's only one way to keen
posted ON these matters-that by read
Ing the old reliable. The New England
Farmer. Recognized everywhere as
The Best Farm Paper" send 10 cents
for a 10 weeks trial subscription. Ad-
dress
The New England Farmer, BrattIe.
bOrO. VI.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-02-28
HERE rs RELIEF FOR WOMEl

If you nave pans in the back Urir
airy, Bladder or Kidney trouble anl
Women's ills, try Mother Gray'
USTRAIIAN-LEhF." II is n SAT-
monthly regulator, and cures all Ed
male Weaknesses, including Infant
nation and alterations. Mother Gray
Australian-LeRf is sold by Druggi st
or sent by mail for so cts. Sam ri
sent FREE. Address. The Mothd
Gray Co. lie Roy, ~ Y.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-02-28

yes" said tire reformed cannib
chief. II used to cat every mlssionar
that came out here"
THAT was before you got religion
eh?' qucricd tho now missionary
mo. before ! got Indigestion. TT
Catholic standard and Times.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-02-28
BURLINGTON TRUST co.
Changes In Omcers, Following Death
of President VIOLIN

The directors of tho burlington Trust
company at their regular meeting Tues
day, perfected the organization Of the
board, made incomplete by the death Of
Edward Wells, the late president, by
electing the following officers:
President-B. h. Smaley.
Vice President-Henry L. Ward.
Treasurer-F. w. Elliott.
Frank r. Wells was elected a director
to fill the vacancy in the board.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-02-28
HOT WATER MARKS.

Where the hot water pitcher may have
turned the polished table white, try salt
mixed with olive oil until thin paste IS
made. Apply to the spot and leave 1t for
an hour Then wipe off and polish with
a soft dry cloth.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-02-28
A FAIR TARGET

Ascum-Did Shea actually ask o
Roxcy for his daughters hand?
Wise-Yes. ard he claims that !
compelled the old man 10 toe the mar
Ascum-You don't say?
Wisc-Yes but shea was the mark.
The catholic Standard and Times.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-02-28
DRY CLEANING.

Clean wooden garments, like knit or
crocheted shawls, children's hoods or
white flannel waists ny rubbing in heated.
but not scorched. corn meal. Leave the
meal in the cloth or yarn for ten or
twelve hours. then shake out. Rub the
meal in at first exactly as II II was soap
and water For small soiled places rub
on magnesia literally and leave for a
day. Beat out, using a small flexible
stick.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-02-28
WHAT FOR.

"You don't love him?"
Love him? | should say not'
"rhen what did you get engaged to
him for?"
Here IT is on my third finger; isn't
1t a beauty?"-IIouston Post.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-02-28

If man could only draw the salary
his wife thinks he earns,
Frankness makes people dsagreeable,
but all disagreeabe people are not frank
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-02-28
CLEANING BLACK CLOTH.

Get some spirits of wine at the drug
gst's and mix one tablespoonful with
one of household ammonia and three of
boiling water. Use for sponging vests,
collars and dresses.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-02-28

A little learning makes n man danger
Gus company for himself
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-02-28
POLITICS IN BRATTLEBORO.
Unique Fight for First ctman-
Hooker Up against II.

The town of Brattleboro is at present
engaged I'm one of the warmest political
battles of its history. There are no party
lines. and nearly every voter has ticket
Of his own.
There are four tickets in the field. They
are labelled the peoples, the independents
and citizens No. and No. >. The great
est rivalry is for the Office of first select
man of the town.
II. Vinton and James Fiske Hooker Their
names head two tickets each, and the real
war will be between them. The latter Is
an old and proven official. who has Il
large backing among the older and more
conservative voters. He has served the
town In the capacity Of selectman before
and has proven himself to be a good ON
cial. In all his dealings he has the repu-
ton of being a man strictly honest and
slow but sure.
The present incumbent in tho office IS
James Fiske Hooker. lie has served his
term as selectman creditably No fault
is found with his administration. There
| is a class of voters of the town who sta L
ed last autumn. at the time Of the town
hall janitorship war. that they would
even matters at the coming election, Al
that time the ianitor or the hall. T.. 4
ThaYer. was discharged pcromptorily by
Mr.. Hooker. A petition was then put II
circulation by the friends of Mr. ThayeI
for his reinstatement.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-02-28
PETITION IN WASTE BASKET

Mr. Hooker in his capacity as first
seleCtman, refused to heed the petit
ton, although 1t was signed by over
700 voters. He threw il into the waste
basket. BY this act he secured a large
number of enemies, who swore TO have
his political scalp. and they are talk
ing this way of getting II. But ever
since those who use the town hall talk
about it's present neatness compared
to former days.
The other members of the tickets
filed are practically the present ineum-
bents of the Offices Several new
names appear, but their candidates.
are regarded In the light Of n Joke by
the majority of voters.
The claims OF the supporters of Mr..
Vinton is that the town will face the
most important questions IN it's his
tory within the next year, and that a
man of experience Is needed to cope
with the exigencies that may arise,
They claim that Mr. Hooker. being
a young man, has not had the requisite
experience for SO important an office.
In support of their candidate, they
point with pride to his honorable rec
ord of sagacious business dealing both
in public and private life.
That the Connecticut river cam will
be built in the spring is now prac-
teal certainty. In that case many
questions of import will come up re-
gardinE privileges to be granted by
the town.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-02-28

Feb. The Old Bee Hive
RMWswunuaazgxassu xzRxs,uzzxszz
VXfR1 The least said about poor
article the better, but praise for
-IE good one will bear oft repetition
~1 That's why you hear so many
IN ladies advocate the purchasing OF
BLACK DRESS SILKS
ss-a MAI. Floor. at The Old Bee Hive
ss-'1 Cloak Dep. Dressmakers accustomed to
sSs yUsunumm% handling fine silks declare that those
purchased here invariably prove satisfactory t.
their trade than others.
The price-aways factor worth considering
guarantee be less than asked for inferior grade:
elsewhere.
We call attention to many we'll known makes and
submit them for fair comparison.
2OINCH PEAU DE SOLE, Windham-at. ...... 81 25 yd.
241NcH PEAU DE SOLE, Money ba<-at .S15oyd.
2oINCK SATIN DUCHESS Windham-at. 49,. 81 90 yd.
24INCH SATIN FoULARD Cheney Bros.-at.... Use yd,
2sINCH JAP. HABUTAI. ........... SOC yd
24INcH MEssALINETTE PoNGEE .......... SOC yd
27INoH ROUGH sHANToNG PoNGEE. ........ Toe yd.
24INCH CREPE DE CKENE-Fren .......... SIC yd.
2s1NCH TosH1Ko - water proof .s1oo yd.
2oINcH SATIN TRIcATINE .................. .s11eyd
2OINCH PEAU DE CYGNE- Windham. ........ s119 yd
2oINCH PEAU DE CYGNE-Money-bak ...... 81 25 yd
21INCH PEAU DE LoUIsINE-M Money -bak 81 25 yd
21-INCH PEAU DE LYON-Money -bak. .$125 yd
19-INCH BLACK TAFFETA, Chiffon Finish-at. 45c yd
19INcH BLACK TAFFETA Chiffon Finish-at.. 55c yd
19-INCH BLACK TAFFETA, Bonnet Make-at 69c yd
1e-INCH BLACK TAFFETA, Bonnet Make-at.. 75c yd
1e-NcH BLACK TAFFETA Haskell Make-at . s5c yd
19INCH BLACK TAFFETA, Brainard Armstrong s5c yd
2o-INCH BLACK TAFFETA, Moneyba .s1.ooy d
20INCH BLACK TAFFETA, Bonnet ST 90 yd
23-INCH BLACK TAFFETA, Money bak ....... yd
3oINCH BLACK TAFFETA, Wndham ........ $135 yd.
BENCH BLACK TAFFETA, The Champion Il. yd
BENCH BLACK TAFFETA, Money bak $3.50 yd.
1e-INCH PEAU DE SOLE Cheney Bros ..... 75c yd
Over 200 pieces of these high grade BLACK
SILKS here for your inspection If unable to
visit the department will cheerfuIly send samples
Every sale backed by the reputation of THE
| OLD BEE HIVE for square dealing.
VERY ATTRACTIVE
feature the present time our elaborate display OF
MUSLIN UNDERGRADUATES