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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-07
BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION

Tho annual meeting OF the Burlington
Building and Loan association was held
Tuesday eve. when the following officers
were reelected: President, W. j. Van
Ioatten: vice-president. l.. A. Woodbury.
secretary and treasurer, r. A. Cooke
directors, W. j. Van Patten, Il. A
Cooke, u. A. Woodbury.. G. D. Wright
II. w. Hail. f.. c. Harrington, W. c.
Isham. J. j. Flynn. Lawrence BARLEY
c. l.. Dolan. J. T.. Lanou. a. Il. St. Pierre
c. a. llibbard, A. +. Clement and c.
W. Brownell. Messrs. Hall. Harrington
Dolan and Brownel being reelected for
a term of three years, auditors, J. II.
Macomber. X. V. Hail and S. l.. Patka
security committee, George d. Wright,
Lawrence BARLEY and c. A. Hibbard
finance committee, r. a. Cooke, w. c.
Isham and A. r. St. Pierre.
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MEETING OF THE COUNCIL.


The council convened shortly before
nine o'clock and for over two hours lis
tended to the charges preferred against
Inspector Stockwell by Mr.. Sherwn,
Acting Mayor Russell presided. The
charges recited instances in which neg
lect Of duty was alleged in the inspec-
ton Of work done at nine different
pla ces: NJ. d. McMahon's on South Will
lard street, Mrs. Shedds on Bank street,
o. y. Rays on North Winooski avenue,
the Theatorium on Church street, H. II
Hickoks on South Union street. George
Chambers on lsham street, tho .Arbuckle
factory. Il residenc on the south side of
Brookes avenue built by Contractor
| Deyctte and the O'Malley house on the
same street Some Of the charges were
not considered because of the insuficicncy
Of the declaration. Most of the alleged
/ Irregularities were found to have taken
| place before the pa sSlge Of the ordinance
| which gives Mr.. Stockwell power to act.
In Il general way. the charges alleged
| that joints We're lef; uncovered and lying
, against wood and that wire supports
were not provided, as tho insurance
rules require. There was COnside rabie
discussion as to the protection Of crosses
and wires going through partitions. etc.
| The evidence was almost entirely
| technical. the charges making reference
| by number to the rules of the New Eng
| land Underwriters exchange
| Tho principal witnesses were Mr.. Sher-
win. Mr.. Stockwc'' J. r. Poland and NJ
! G.. Clark. Nj, Stocfwell was represented
| by Attorney NJ G. I.eary, Mr.. Sherwin
| conducted the prosecution and was the
| only witness to testify on that side The
| council at the conclusion of the putting
| in of the evidence decided to defer ac-
| ton until the next meeting.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-07
WEDDING AT CATHEDRAL.
Edward Luck and Miss Anna Pratt
Married Monday Morning

Miss Anna Pratt daughter Of Mrs
Anna Pratt of IA Crombie street, and
Edward Luck OF 19S North Union
street, were married Monday morn
ing at ST. Mary's Cathedral by the
Rev. w. =, Crosby. The wedding was
an transformations one and was at
tended by only the near relatives and
friends. The bride was attended by
Miss Agnes Luck, a sister of the groom
and Arthur Provost, Jr,, attended the
groom Tho bride was attired in a
travelling suit OF blue and wore hat
to match and Miss Luck wore suit
Of Copenhagen blue
Following the wedding ceremony a
wedding breakfast was served at the
home of the brides mother, when Mr.
and Mrs. Luck were presented with
many beautiful and appropriate we'd
ding gifts. They left during the morn
ing for wedding tour and upon their
return will be at home at "A Crombic
street.
Mr., Luck is employed as clerk at
the Boston store
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-07
70" STPMAgH
Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Collie, Cholera Nor
bus, or Dysentcry use
BROWNS INSTANT RELIEF
a guaranteed family remedy. At all dealers.
Prepared BY the Norway Medicine Co.. Noswsy. MSae.

Mr.. Mann for heart trouble and faulty
circulation and has found that MIR.
Mann's hack badge draws the heat
and rays of the sun SO that he be-
comes dizzy and has pains In his
head preventing him from pursuing
his occupation. The communication
was referred to the licensing commit
tee.
city Attorney j. II. Macomber who
was asked for an opinion as to the
legality Of bill ooards submitted a
report stating that boards in the
streets are an oncroachment and that
the city can order their removal and
enforce the order.
At petition for an electric light at
the junction of Battery and College
streets was referred to the electric
light commissioners with power to
act
The ordinances relating to the inner
fire district. the sale of milk and
cream and the fire warden passed the
third reading
The following memorandum of OK
penditures by the several departing s.
from January /, to May !. 1908. was
submitted by city Treasurer l.. G..
Grant:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-07
INCREASE IN BUSINESS.
Good Reports TO BradstreetS from AE-
ricultural Ccntcrs in Vermont.

Reports to Bradstreets for the
! week from agricultural centers show
a gradual increase in volume of bust
ness done and disposition on the
part of merchants to order in larger
| quantities than formerly, while
among manufacturing towns conser-
vatism prevails AS general sum-
mary Of conditions for the month
just closed. slight gain is apparent
Weather conditions, while not what
| is necessary for larger trade have on
the whole been of such a nature as to
aid in opening OF spring trade. Com
PARSONS made with normal years
show fairly good business. Larger
centers are a little quiet but smaller
towns show well and in some cases a
gain. Manufacturers, however, report
ed new business has been slow in
/ coming in and individual orders have
been small. With the warmer weather
, has come some activity in demand for
lumber and building material IN certain
sections particularly in those recently
| affected by fires, preparations are being
| made to rebuild the burned districts as
| quickly as possible. Demand for food
stuffs continues large and demand for
hardware holds up well. Whole
sale houses and saddlery hardware
| dealers report sales in State
| have been large and in compa rison with
volume Of business in other States. show
| up well. Wholesale firms report collcc-
| tions continue slow. Creamery centers
| repor' large amount Of milk and cream
| received. Prices for this product are
| good. Maple sugar is being brought in
| in large Quantities and the week just
| closed has noticed drop in prices paid
for large quantities from eight to seven
and quarter cents, while some has been
| purchased at 10 cents, the prevailing
| price, however, holds around seven and
one-half cents. The fancy article brings
| high prices and but little is to be found
| Reports from Canadian maple sugar
dealers show work still in progress, with
about half "A crop harvested to date.
April recorded a settlement Of the granite
| strike. much to the relief of not only
| merchants and manufacturers but to
men themselves, who were becoming I'M
| easy. This, however concerned a larger
| number of granite Industries that are
| governed under the so-caled barre bill
The week just closed recorded another
granite strike. affecting some of the
workers at Bethel, but II /,
this will he of long duration. Failures
for April 1907. The liabilities OF the
bankrupts were two-thirds less this year
than last
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-07
DEATH OF MRS. &. \. MEAD.

Almra A., widow of Charles \, Mead
died yesterday morning OF Armenia. She
was IS years and II months of age and
was IA native of Berlin. She had been a
resident of this city for A. years. Her
husband who was IA prominent business
man in his city. died Il years ago. She
Is survived by two daughters. Mrs l..
w. Forbell and Mrs. George L'Heurcux
of Brooklyn, n. Y. She also leaves a
grandson, Alfred IL. Temple Of Mont
pclior
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-07
DIOCESE OF VERMONT.

Bishop Halls appointments in the
diocese for May and June are as fol-
lows:
May lo-Sunday. Georgia and Milton.
May l7-Sunday, East Fairfield and
sheldon.
May lS-l9-I.amoille district
May 2+-Sunday, Island Pond.
May G-Canaan.
May &-North Troy.
May 27-Newport.
June 7-Whitsunday, 81, Pau!s, Bur
lington.
June l4-Trinity Sunday, Shclhurno.
June l5-l7-Diocesan convention
Immediately after the diocesan conVeu-
ton the bishop expects to sail for Eng
land in order to attend the Lambeth
conference in July. This is voluntary
gathering of bishops representing all
parts of the Anglican communion held
by initiation of the archbishop of Canter-
bury every ten years.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-07

The reeson why VIC make such feature
OF our Free Sample offer in all the adj
vcrtisemcnts of Amatitc is because we
realize that Amatitc itself is its best
advertisement
As soon as Il practical man secs ANA
lite. he recognizes its superiority Tho
practical roofing buyer realizes, in the
first place. that he can judge roofs
wearing qualities pretty well by tn"
weight Of it TO the square foot. thin,
fiimsv fabric can not possibly wear so
long as a thick heavy one.
Amatite weighs twice as much as
other roofinEs of its price, and is tough
and strong and reliable. While we could
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-07

say this in our advertisements without
convincing people the sample itself will
prove it instantly
Another important thing which the
sample shows is the real mineral
surface of Amatite. This mineral
matter takes all the wear of the weather
and receives the brunt of wind and
storm. Being mineral it is naturally not
affected by these things. and accordingly
does not wear out as does paint or coat
ing which is ordinarily used Most ready
rootngs have a smooth surface of felt
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-07

Try JEI.L-O, the dainty, appetizlng,
economical dessert. Can be prepared
lnstantly--simply add boiling water
anh serve when cool. Flavored just
in ever way. \ 10c package makes
enough dessert for IA large family. All
groccrs sell it. Don't accept substi-
tutcs. JELL-o complies with all Pure
Food Laws. I flaNors:--I.cmon, Orange,
Raspberry, Strawberry. Chocolate
Cherry, Peach,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-07
SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES

Aliens Foot Ease, a powder Re,
licves painful. smarting, nervous feet
and ingrowing nails, and instantly
takes the sting out of corns ana
covery Of the age Aliens Foot Eas"
makes tight Or new shoes feel easy IL
is certain cure for sweating, callous
swollen, tired, aching feet. Try II To-
day. Sold by all Druggists and shoe
stores. BY mail for &c. in stamps.
Don't accept any substitute. TSlai
package FREE Address Allen S. Ohm
sted, lie Roy, n. y.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-07

Ihe odor Of Spirits Turpentine and
Kerosene Oil IS not as fragrant as some
other things, but when in the right pro-
poN'oh and combined with Origanum.
mo a thick creamy emulsion, it beats
IN world for reducing swelling, relieving
soreness OF the muscles and stiffness of
'he JOINTS, and then who cares for the
door "h'n it takes the place OF pain.
E'l'ol's Emulsihed Oil Liniment is made
as described above and put in half pint
po''ies Tor DC tho bottle. Sold under a
guarantee. j, W. O'Sull!van, Burlington.
ohahiey Estcy, Winoossa 80
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-07
WOMAN S AUXILIARY,
Reports Presented and Officers Elected
Annual Meeting Monday.

The annual meeting of the Woman's
AuXiliary TO the y. NJ. G. A. was held
Monday afternoon at $50 O'Clock in
the association building. The reports of
,hc various committees showed the or
Eanigation to he in a thriving condition.
Tie Secrctary's report showed that five
special and six regular meetings have
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-07
WOMEN'S LIST.

Miss Mabel Aver. Mrs. Belknap. Miss
Maria Bodarff, Mrs. Nellie A. Bond
t.lanor +. Bradbury, Mrs. Julia CAPT
tello, Mrs. Mary Dunlop, Mrs. Jennie
HYDE Mrs. Rctta Larncr. Miss Julia l..
I.ukens, Madame Olivier Lussier. lcssis
Lyons. Mrs. Ernie Marks, Mrs, ;. Mar
tin. Mrs. Fanny Mitchell, Mrs. Henry
Roberts, Mrs. Harry w. Shaw.
WINOOSKI LIST.
Mrs Thankful Austin John II. Oar
gan, +. B. Hurbon, W. Il. Isaac, Mrs
Lena Myers Solmon Mellor, Mrs. stella
Parsons.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-07
Respectfully submitted.
Va I RIC;EIOW Mayor

1NeSpeftl VII! HuDIil't''i'
W. j. BICiGLOW, Mayor.
burlington, Vt. May ., 1913.
Alderman Murphy moved the adop-
ton of the resolution, the mayors
veto Understanding. An aye and
nay vote was called for and resulted
as follows: Aye, Aldermen Pine,
Murphy, Drew. Clarke, O'Heii Bonn
bard: nay. Aldermen Edwards. Pcase'
Gosselin and Dion. Eight votes would
have been necessary to adopt the res
olution over the mayors veto.
The following resolutions were
adopted:
One authorizing 800 towards the
expense of observing Memorial cay.
one authorizing the board OF finance
10 make arrangements for band CON
ccrts by securing the organization
found to be best adapted, the board
to arrange for the number and time
of the concerts and the compensation
to be paid for them.
one authorizing tn water commits
sinners to install the proper motive
power at the higher service, as rec
commended in IA recent message OF
the mayor.
one authorizing the mayor to draw
a warrant for 5000 in settlement
with j. j. and j. +. Whalcn for land
damages sustained in the South Wi
uooski avenue extension.
one authorizing temporary loan
| of $4,000 to pay accrued and accru-
| ing expenses.
| A resolution to authorize the pur-
chase of two additional police boxes
| to cost not to exceed $500. was laid
| on the table.
An aye and nay vote was called for
by Alderman Murphy on the applca-
ton of sam Bergman for lunch cart
on the site Of the old American House
| block. The license was granted, all
of thu members voting aye except
! \ lderman Murphy.
Thomas Mann presented state
ment rom DR.. u. j. Nolan, stating
that the physician has been treating
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-07
MEMS LIST.

Lewis q. Basson, VIM. Rcssett. Mr..
and Mrs. Boardman b. Bosworth. Sam
Chidrain, c. O. Chamberlain. Fred Cor
bctt. Louis Frechet.. Clarence r. Gray.
George Hammond. j. Hoffman, Joseph
krcis. Thomas Lapoint. Arthur Pecor,
Andrew Plant. NJ. Joseph Roy, Paul st,
George, Steinbcrg Bros, W. l.. Whit
nak
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FoUNTATv PENS.

For "A medium price fountain pen buy
the Burlington. Sold oy the Free Press
Stationery store.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-07

Most disfiguring skin cr,Iptions.
Scrofula, pimplcS, rashos, etc, arc due
to impure blood. Hurdock Blood BIZ =
ters is cleansing blood tonic. Makes
YOU clear-eycd, clear Drained, clear
skinned.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-07

After Amatite Is laid there is positively
no care required OF any kind. IT is per
nancntiy weatherproof without paint
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-07

No careful buyer
would dare neglect the
painting Of tho ordinary
roofing, and people who
are careful in such mat
tiers will be the oncs
who will most appreci-
ate the argument that
Amatitc needs no paint.
You cant appreciate
this mineral surface of
a MATTE roofing unless
you see it, and that is
our second reason for
being so anxious to send
YOU the Free Sample.
Amatitc has all the
usual advantages Of a
ready roofing, in addi-
tion to its special adj
vantages. 1t is easy to
lay, as it is sold in
handy rolls of 40 square
feet ready to hc laid on
the roof. No skilled
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-07
hDYERTIScD LETTERS,

List of unclaimed letters remaining In
the Burlington postoffice for the week
ending May 5, 1903.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-07

which has to be covered with a heavy
paint or coating.
A good many roofings arc painted once
at the factory. so that when they are
aid they will last for couple of years
without the paint. But after that time
+, is absolutely necessary to give them
new coating every year or two. If Tho
coating is extremely heavy and thick.
it may last more than two years; but
the paint will be more expensive.
But Amatite having this mineral sur
faca needs NO paint whatever.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-07
MAYORS VETO SUSTAINED
Fire Apparatus Will Not Be In
creased at Present.
city Council Listened for Two Hours
TO Charges against Inspector of
Wires stock we'll for Alleged
Neglect ~ Duty.

The regular meeting of the board of
aldermen and an adjourned meeting of
the city council were held Monday night.
The aldermen sustained Mayor Bigclow's
veto of the resolution for increase of
| fire apparatus. The meeting of the coun-
ell was held to hear charges OF neglect
| of duty preferred against Carl D. Stock
well, inspector Of wires, by George ID.
| Sherwin. The evidence was all heard and
| the council deferred action on the
evidence until the next meeting. All of
| the members of both bodies were present
except Mayor Bigelow and Alderman
! Mitchell. In the absence of tho mayor
+ from the city for q few days. President
I Russell OF tn board of aldermen is act
/ ing executive. Alderman Clarke was
chosen to preside over last evenings
alderInanc meeting.
Mayor Bigclow returned without his
approval the resolution relating to the
purchase of fire apparatus, adopted at
/ the last meeting. The mayors com
/ muncation was as follows:
! To the Honorable Board of Aldermen:
! l return. without my approval, the
resolution entitled "Resolution Relating
to the Purchase of Fire Apparatus
passed at the last session Of your honor
bic body
Nv roo so,, for d.,i,,rr s, ~
Eiret ro o.,,o. i,.,,r ,. ,,,.,,,t
exrane.s u,i4bo,, oi,ho,. ,roo,;r,r - Aooo;,
or incro,sirg tho r.4o =, ,,'o,io, tor
tho curropt 6sc,, ro,r ,vhor II 20 ro
mcmho-ed that uo ,,,,st nav ton can't.
on the dollar of tho grand lie, this ve,r
MS orr nronortion ri tho COST ne tho row
| ia and thar a tax of $40 on a dollar
| of the grand list which ba. ho,n Iovied
for moro than a decade has not maid
tho current exncnses ri III, citv ,,ovcrn-
mcnt for any voar during that ncriod
if will he realized that we should an
propriate money for only absolute neces-
sites
Second I seriously question tho ncces-
sity of this change in apparatus Mt this
| time. During the month of October last
wear Charles r. Barker. fire department
and hydraulic engineer. and Charles H.
Lum structural and electrical engineer.
each an expert employed by tho
National Fire Underwriters for the OK
| press purpose of detecting any
/ defects in our fire fighting apparatus
and fire protection. made a very
thorough test of every piece of
! fire apparatus owned by the city. Their
/ printed report has been submitted to me
| and | cannot find that they pronounce
Il single hos" wagon. chemical engine or
| exercise wagon as unsafe. On the con-
trary they reported them in good cond-
| ton. This report, by experts working
for parties to whose advantage it would
| be to find defects II they exist, gives me
| confidence in the efficiency and safety OF
| cur present apparatus
! Third do not believe it a good prac-
tce to use a valuable hose wagon for
exercise purposes. II IS not practiced
elsewhere. so far as l am able to learn
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-05
RoSEBURG SHIPS IL CRATES.
Two Thousand Boutonnieres Will be
Given While They Last.

ROSEBURG, Or, June 4.-Twelve
large crates OF beautiful roses and
about 1000 individual roses prepared
for boutonnaires were shipped from
this city to Portland last night for
display and distribution during the
rose festival. The two crates con-
tanning the more choice flowers will
be presented to the King and Queen
OF the festival OF the balance in
bulk, large portion will be exhibit
ed inone OF the street windows d
Meier & Franks establishment, while
the remainder will be arranged in huge
bouquets and placed in the leading
hotels. Every rose thus distributed
and every exhibit will have attached
a ribbon bearing the word Rose
burg" together with a few other
words of advertisement. Upon the
arrivel in Portland, the roses will be
taken in charge by committee of
the lady boosters club" of Roseburg,
to whom credit is due for the origin
of such a clever advertising scheme.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-05
FIRST TWELFTH GRADE.

WOODBURY., Or, June 4.-The
FIRST high school senior graduating
class held commencement exercises
in the NJ. f. Church last evening. The
church was decorated with roses in
the red and white class color and was
filled with the friends OF the cause OF
education The address to the class
was by Charles V. Galloway, of Sal
EN-, who took the place Of President
p L. Campbell, U. of O., who was on
the program but unable TO be present.
The diplomas were presented to the
members of the 1908 class by Colonel
John NJ Poorman, OF the board of
directors. The graduates were Miss
Mabel Livesay, Ray Mckinney, Chas
Randall and James Hendricks. A re-
eeption and banquet by the junior
high school class to the seniors fol-
lowed. Woodburn has one of the
best high schools in the state under
the supefintendency of Professor
Albert Frost, assisted by Miss
Maude E. Mckinney, w. NJ. Sanders,
J., and Miss Jennie Jackson.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-05

A DELIGHTFUL SUMNER DISH

"A chaudfroid Of salmon is suitable
for the piece dc resistance OF dinner
or luncheon during the warm season"
says Fannie Msrrit Farmer in Wo.
mans Home Companion ior June.
Take the contents OF one can Of
salmon or equal weight in cold boiled
fish, remove skin and bones, and sep.
arate i'll flakes. II the canned pro-
duct is used, first rinse very thorough,
ly with hot water Mix one table.
spoonful Of flour. one half tablespoon
iul Of salt, one teaspooniul OF mustard
and few grains OF cayenne Add
one egg slightly beaten, one and one
half tablespoonful Of melted butter.
three tablespoonful Of vinegar and
three fourths OF cupiul OF milk
Cook over hot water until the mix,
ture thickens like a soft custard, stir.
ring constantly At first and aftcrward
occasionally, Remove from the range
and add three fourths OF tablespoon
ful OF granulated gclctinc soaked in
two table spooniuls Of cold water
Strain the mixture, add to the fish,
and turn into individual molds or
brick mold. Chill thoroughly, and
remove from the mold or molds to
serving dish. II ! mold the mixture
for individual service usually sur
round the portions with cucumber
sauce and garnish each with a slice
OF cucumber, II | have a large mold
! arrange it on bed OF lettuce and
serve with frozen horseradish sauce"