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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-09-09

Bennington Is easily the best base
ball town In Vermont. judging from
the manner in which II has maintain
ed a splendid team the present season
as in the past. and base fall fans in
other towns anxious for a team will
do we'll to study its methods.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-09-09
THE DIGGING STOPPED.

Wnrren's sister. Alber.!rc Lee. Is sup
posed to have had a portion Of this
money. She lived IN the village % Jeli-
cho Center ana until her Death a few
years ago she occasionally passed one
OF the old queer-.haped gcli coins After
her death the place fell to Warren and
he fell TO digging. For months he spent
his waking hours in opening walls.
digging up the cellar and tearing down
masonry in persistent search for his
fathers precious metal, Then Of sud-
den the search ended. the place was
sold, and Warren appeared satisfied, Did
he nnd the gold? Warren never told and
nobody knows
At the home place Warren pursued
similar tactics. and pretty much all the
land under and surrounding the house
has been prodded for a dozen feet with
n sharp iron rod and turned over with
the spade Did ne md any gold there?
Nobody knows. and Warren never told.
But everybody has an opinion about
everybody elses business In Jericho, and
the consensus OF this opinion Is that sis
ter Albert'ne' little place gave up its
treasure before the land records ever
proclaimed It's sale. And the same kind
OF opinion also opines that the old home
place hns contributed Us rich share. And
the people Of Jericho also have their own
private opinion that the bulk of the whole
pnternnl French fortune still lies far un-
derEround, On tho old French homestead,
whore II was rehuriod by the crafty So
cretive hermit of Jericho,
While not engaged In digging Warren
had pursued varied activities. First of
all he had ben n trader. At other times
he had been an inventor a collector Of
antiques and historian,
WARREN A GREAT BUYER,
81
There was never a piece of old junk
put up for sale that Warren would not
buy for price. The tumble down barni
and the house are to-day Nlled with the
Oldest collection OF all sorts Of rin-ran
that ever greeted the human eve. Among
other things in the old house IL n chest
containing nearly hundred pairs of
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-09-09

WANTED.

When you want anything, advertise in
the new special column OF this paper.
Somc bargains are offered there this
week which II will pay you TO read
about. See page two. This paper has
more than 5000 readers every week
and one cent q word will reach them all.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-09-09
THE WEEKLY FREE PRESS. .

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-09-09

The three principal courses at the
coming gathering and banquet Of YER
monters at Hotel Champlain on Sep
TENDER II are expected to be nsh.
game ana politics.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-09-09

We believe the burden Of testimony
is to the erect that DR.. Cook discov-
BRED the North Pole. or the place
where It ought to grow. But II he
did not. much will be forgiven him
for switching the lime light from
Pugilist Johnson. Thaw and various
other news freaks. to say nothing OF
the Hartman stock situation.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-09-09

Tho United Mine Workers have set
put to defeat 'TTncie Joe" Cannon for
re-election In his own district II the
labor organizations succeed In "spik-
3eather TO their cap
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-09-09
STRANGE LIFE ENDED
Quest for Fathers Gold by Yer
mont Hermit.
Peculiar Actions Of Jericho Rccluse
Attracted Attention of Neighbors
Whose Curiosity Regarding His
Success In Unsatisficd.

The death Of Warren G.. French was
announced a few days ago in the Jericho
correspondence of the Free Press to-
gether with reference to his peculiar
life. An Interesting story of the man APP
pears as follows in this weeks Boston
Sunday Globe:
Forty years ago n visit by warren u
French, baggage master IN the old Col
ony depot in Boston. to Jericho. W., his
native town, was matter Of moment.
As he drove through the little village or
Jericho Center, on his way to his faith
crs farm, every eye was turned upon
him. His sleek apparel. from the crown
of his shining beaver TO the sole OF MS
patent leather boots. was considered the
last word from fashions center.
Ten days ago, Warren @. French. her
nit. boyle man, keeper Of the towns old
curiosity shop" wreck and relic died
alone and unnourned.
The story Of the old mans life Is an
odd one His father. Russell French.
was most es,irnablc man. though an
eccentric one. with his worthy wife.
some hundred years ago. he chose the
most slightly spot In a town famous for
It's scenic vantage points, and built there
on, In n grove Of stately pines. a brick
dwelling OF pleasing architecture.
His old school teacher. who IS still Nv
Ing but half-mile away In the same
town, remembers Warren, the boy. as 4
lad Of great beauty and intelligence;
quick to learn of lovable disposition and
great promise. he was tho favoritc pupil.
t'rtil we'll past his majority he chung TO
his native town. working on the home
place and taking lively part In the
activities Of the nourishing village COM
mupttv
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-09-09

nington this week.
Brattlcboros threc-circuit FIRE alarm
system, which was put in operation last
week, Is footed as the very latest ana
best
Morri,vilcs annual baby show will be
held at the Congregational Church YES
try Friday. The little ones will coo ana
yell from 2:3o to $500 p. m
The southbound flyer on the Rut-
land railroad Friday noon at Lei
cester junction killed six read OF cat
tie that were being driven home by
Mr.. Blood. who had Just bought them
Dr. Andrew Il. Wills who celebrated
tho Goth anniversary OF his marriage sat
urtav at shelhurne Falls. Mass, was
born in Plymouth (vt) April 49, 1877 ana
was married in Brattleboro.
on conpiaint that the railroad
whistle at Rutland woke too many
folks mp e"cry week day morning at
go O'Clock 1T will not be sounded at
that hour hereafter.
The I01st annual session of the YER
mont yearly meeting of tn" Free fap-
lists will be held with the church at
sutton Thursday to saturday Sep'eh-
her 70 ~.
DR. =. f. Steele Of Montpelier trustee
of Norwich University. states tha' 'ne
system Of bookkeeping there is anud"eteu'
He save that modern system VIII pio"-
ably be Installed at an early DAY ana 'nt'
professional boolkeeper will be hired
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-09-09

Terms-S1.OO n Yca-. In Advance.
DAILY by mail $500 n ycnr in advance.
RATE IN CANADA.
DAILY. ..... 800 n yenR in advance.
WEEKLY. $500 a year in advance.
FREE PRESS ASSOCIATION.
Publishers. Burlington, W.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-09-09

We wonder II the Vermont Euber-
Material campaign will witness re-
vival Of the three platoon SYSTEM"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-09-09
EFFICIENT SERVICE At LOW COST

Governor Hughes gives the public thu
benefit Of efficient service at low cost
And the politicians complain that he
knows nothing of politics" Well--an6
then?
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-09-09

Other manufactures sent to Germany
In 1908 Included cash registers, builders
hardware. tools artificial teeth. Varnlsh.
electrical machinery, Laundry machinery,
boots and shoes 0eathor and rlOber),
corn oil bicycles. plorrhs and cu.tivators
brass manufactures. automobiles. watch
es. cotton knit goods. Irvine, cutlery,
firearms. steam engines woodworking
machinery, printing pr sses pipes and
fittings. stoves and ranges. pianos or
Eans. automatic pianoplayers, nickel
oxide, parafine. slaves, sawed timber,
hewn timber vulcani2cd fibres, and a
host OF other manufactured articles of
lesser importance.
As Germany Is n country full of factor
les of all kinds and the fact il buys so
largely Of our manufactured products
over 40 long and varied list indicates
how dependent Europe is, generally
speaking. on the American factory.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-09-09
GOLD BURIED IN CELLAR.

TO 20 back a half century again: Rus
sell French was a eecret,ve and an &C.
centric man At the outbreak Of tho
he doubted the outcome OF tho conflict.
and was going to take no chances on the
monetary outcome. Aside from his farm.
he had some $500 IN notes and bonds.
This he converted into gold and buried
II under Il fat stone in the cellar.
Aside from this money. he was known
70 possess a quantity OF peculiar octa-
Fonal gold coin. These pieces were val
u.d Mt shout $50 ench, and from time to
time I'nc!c Russell dug up one and pass
Cd II. He lived In great fear OF being
ToNbod, and the house was securely bolt
ID rrd h,rricadcd every night.
Warren . the hermit. went into posses
sion Of the paternol property with a full
i.rowledge Of this uneasiness on the part
Of his father. and his whole life from
tbet time until q few years ago has been
spent in the solution Of H. Where was
the money, where were tic strange
eight---.dod pieces Of gold? He knew
that after the war his father mad dug UP
part OF his treasure and boxed II, pre-
paratory to shipping it 70 .hc govern
nent mint. flat he might claim prem
ivm on IL.
tut after leaving Il at the express
Office at Essex Junction and starting for
home his old spirit az caution got the
better OF him and lie went back and got
the gold took it home and again con-
signed Il 10 It's hiding place in Mother
Earth.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-09-09
Up AND DOWN OF FORTUNE.

Then stroke OF fortune. Opportunity
Boston to take position. His ready in
sight and willingness TO work soon placed
him in the responsible position at the
head Of the baggage department Of the
Old Colony depot. Here he remained for
some 10 years. but finally left in dis
grace. Just before his return home he
telegrapheG to the husband Of his old
and soon after he returned home to ever
after be a man Of mystery.
His father and mother did not long
survive after Warren's return, and the
old homestead w9s left % him in trust,
II TO revert to the home for Destitute
Children In Burlington upon his demise.
Warren. then about 20 years old. took ND
his abode In the house OF his birth to
begin 90 years OF secluded existence. The
farm was allowed to run down from lack
Of cultivation and the barns fell into de-
cay
After maintaining bachelors hall for
several wears, Warren felt the need Of a
cook and companion. so he engaged the
services OF an ancient dame, whom he
was wont to call Martha Washington.
This woman was not allowed, even had
she been so inclined. to clean house and
the appearance Of the house remained
unchanged After some dozen years the
grim reaper called and gathered Martha
to her fathers. Henceforth Warren was
to live alone--the hermit Of Jericho.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-09-09
VERMONT NOTES.

A cap stone weighing % tons was
nington this week
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-09-09

an aulOinNns room,
Civil War veteran OF Fair Haven
named Andrew j. porTnan. aged u?
years. was found dead In the Scotch
hill school house where he had been
working Monday noon. Death was
evidently caused by npoplexy. He
was trustee Of the Methodist church
ana IL survived by wife and two
sons, John OF West Brighton, n Y"
and Clyde OF Boston.
Orviue Congdon OF Wallngford has
sued Deputy Sheriff A. A. Leonard to re-
cover sl6G0 on the ground of false I'M
prisonrent. Congdon was arrested July
BY Leonard charged with breach OF the
peace and sent to the House " Correc-
ton. He was released July q on haheas
corpus proceedings Judge Butler stating
that "ConFdon was arrested 10y deputy
sheriff without a warrant or cause
About 1000 men representing IA
unions were In the Labor day parade
Mt Rutland Several hundred slate
workers from poultncy and Fair Iia-
ven were among the number. The
Rev, Joseph Reynolds of Rutland
who is member Of the Church Assoc
CiNtl'h io' inc iinpI'NfH ~ w."
irrmcn. was the chief speaker OF the
DAY. He urged the bulldog OF n
workngman's club house.
The arrival Of a large ear Of popcorn
in Morrisvile for II. Waite & Sons has
set a statistician figuring. The car con-
tains 40'S7 pounds and II II pops as II Is
claimed, l6 to |, the man with the pencil
figures that il would MI Gi2 9s2 five cent
bags which would give every man.
women and child In Boston something
to chew on and leave 1852 bags 10 supply
each person IN Burlington, Rntlnnd'
MONTPELIER and Barre.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-22
BEWARE OF oINTMENTS FOR
cATARRH THAT CONTAIN
MERCURY

AS mercury will. surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely derange
the whole system when enerting II
through the muscous surfaces. Such
articles should never be used except
on prescriptions from reputable physi.
clans, as the damage they will do is
ten fold to the good you can possibly
derive from them. Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by F. ]. Cheney &
Co, of Toledo, Ohio. contains no mer.
curry, and is taken internally, acting
upon the blood and muscous surfaces
of the system. In buying Halls
Catarrh Cure be sure you get the gen
uine. 1t is taken internally and is
made in Toledo. Ohio, by F. J. Cheney
& CO. Testimonials free.
Sold by all druggists. Price. 75c.
per bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti.
patton. D
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-22
DR.. RoNNELL A HoMEoPArH.

A typographical error that occurred
in the Express a few days ago has kept
DR.. Bonnell busy explaining that he
is not practicing osteopathy. An arti.
Gle in the paper stated that the doctor
had gone to Oklahoma City to attend
the convention of osteopaths. OF
course 1t should have been "homeo-
paths" which is the school of medicine
to which the doctor belongs.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-22
HIS BIRTHDAY PRESENT.

A Chickasha man says his wife gave
him a hall rack for a birthday pres
ent Il was surprised that she didn't
give me a pair of lace curtains, said
he. 81 think I'll return the favor by
giving her a ton of coal when her birth
day comes"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-22
JARBoE REELECTED

At the grand chapter OF Royal Arch
Masons held in Oklahoma City. H. L..
Jarboe, Jr. was reelected grand treas
urer. A. S. Gilkey and F. Hamilton
of this city attended the meeting.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-22
Brief Bits Of City News

The Owl soda fountain is more popu.
lar this season that ever. l7.3t
s. N. Narrensby was Pocasset Wis.
itor in Chlckasha yesterday.
See the fine cottage Jenkins G Major
are offering for sale today. 2O-3t
Ben Harmed made a business trip
to Enid this week
George Gilbreath, living northeast Of
the city. is reported III.
Buy your drugs at the Model and
get chance oA the rec automobile.
S-s-tf
r. " croane, vice president OF the
Bank Of Bradley. is Chickasha visitor
today
Attorney Bond Of Duncan Is In Chick.
asha on legal business.
Carpenters tools for all at Taylor's
Hardware store. $40 Chlckasha ave
nue.. 22-3t
Mr.. Dorchester. the leading mer-
chant Of Tabler. Chickasha's new
neighbor nthe Oklahoma Central, is
putting up a handsome residence.
c. r. Kimbro. r. V. Reryer, A. E. Nc
Kenzie and f. Hamilton are attending
the annual convention Of the Knights
Templar Of Indian Territory at Tulsa.
Fred Shafer has returned from Ohio
and Kentucky, where he has spent
six months looking after new styles.
Of harness and he is now with the
Cheaney Harness Company
Have YOU seen the Charter Oak Ven
tllated iron stoves and ranges at Tay-
lor's Hardware Store? 80 Chickasha
avenue. 22-3t
Have a comfortable evening in a
lawn swing Claycomb & Anderson.
22-tf
Mrs. S. W. Bird and Mrs. W. NJ.
Edwards are spending the day in Okla
homa City.
Mr.. and Mrs Simeon Hoenig arrived
in Chickasha yesterday evening from
Rockport. Ind, for two weeks visit
with their daughter. Mrs. Sidney ].
Anderson.
Judge and Mrs. J. T. Carthel. 1927
Texas avenue, will leave tomorrow for
an extended visit in Mineral Wells.
Texas.
Our trade was never better; join the
crowd Claycomb & Anderson. 22-tf
The Court of Honor will have a so
cial entertainment Friday night. Mem
bers wishing to invite friends can get
invitation cards from the recorder.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-22

/ IN Chickasha today.
City Blacksmith Shop is sole agent
for Firostone tires. Put ON wheels that
will roll. 4-7-lmo
o. F. Clark Of Alex was trading in
Chlckasha today.
Trade at the Model and get an auto
mobile ticket. You may win. S-9-ti
Dr. and Mrs. Grand Lenard are
spending the day in Oklahoma City.
Get It at The Owl Drug Store. slit
r. A. Lyle of Verden was in the
city on business yesterday.
They found their rug at Claycomb
& Andersons. 22-tf
lWnl Owsley returned home today
from MeAlester. where he has been at
tending the jewelers. convention
Get It at brownson Drug Store.
2-2s-tf
A. II. Gholson OF Pocasset was a
business visitor in the city today.
No substitute for the White Frost
Refrigerator. Claycomb & Anderson.
22-tf
rhe baby Of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Rheinheimer is reported III today
See the largest stock Of baseball
goods and fishing tackle In the city
at the Palace Drug Store s-29-dtf
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Guthridge Of Min.
nekah spent yesterday with Mrs. De.
Witt Guthridge. corner Seventh street
and Oregon avenue.
Anything In the drug line at the
Model, and it's the best. 3-9tf
The ladies of the Sorosis Study Club
will entertain their husbands at Hill.
crest, the home of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. d.
Chastain. this evening.
Remember, we give you a bowl or
platter with each So cash purchase.
Taylor's Hardware Store. 310 Chicka-
sha avenue. 22-3t
The closing out sale still continues
at Brading & Co.'S, Fifth and Kansas.
19-3t
Mrs. Roy Henry left this morning
for FL Reno to join her husband, who
accepted a position with the Rock Is
land in that city week ago.
Call and see our immense stock of
fishing tackle and baseball goods.
Palace Drug Store. S-29-dtf
c. c. Rheinhart has moved from his
home, 427 Iowa avenue, to the cor
ner Of Fifth street and Kansas ave.
nue.
The largest line of furniture and
carpets at Claycomb & Anderson's.
22-tfI
The closing out sale still continues
at Brading & Co.'S Fifth and Kansas.
19-St
Fred Westphal is unable to be at his
place in Edwards & Moore's on ac-
count of illness today
Lawn swings and porch chairs at
Claycomb & Anderson's. 22-tf
Mr. Jos. Bubser. plano tuner Phone
Phone $50 or 5S4. 1O-1Ot |
The Twentieth Century Bible class
Of the Christian church will give an
Ice cream social in the church par
ors this evening.
Go to the Lunch Roor. first door
north of postoffice and try a bowl of
vegetable soup like mother made; 10
cents. 4-21-6t
Miss Ruby Smith, corner of Seventh
street and Minnesota avenue, is mucn
improved after several days serious
illness.
Let US fill your prescription. The
Model. 3-9-tf |
Miss Theresa Shannon, stenogTapher
1T the First National Rank is snend. /
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-22

Our trade was never better; join the
crowd Claycomb & Anderson. 22-tf
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-22

Judge and Mrs. J. T. Carthel, 1927
Texas avenue, viii leave tomorrow for
an extended visit in Mineral Wells,
Texas.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-22

The Court Of Honor will have a so
cial entertainment Friday night. Mem.
bers wishing to invite friends can get
invitation cards from the recorder.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Simeon Hoenig arrived
in Chickasha yesterday evening from
Rockport, Ind, for two weeks visit
with their daughter. Mrs. Sidney j.
Anderson.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-22

Miss Theresa Shannon, stenogapher
at the First National Bank, is spend.
ing a weeks vacation in Maysville
Okla.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-22

Mr. Bridges, prospector from
Gainesville. Texas, was in Chickasha
yesterday looking for location for
music store. He was favorably inn
pressed with the city and expects to
return soon.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-22

Mr., Jos. Bubser. piano tuner. Phone
$50 or 5S5. 1910
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-22

Miss Ruby Smith, corner of Seventh
street and Minnesota avenue, is mucn
improved after several days serious
illness.
Let us fill your prescription. The
Model S-s-tf
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-22

Mrs. s W. Bird and Mrs. W. NJ
Edwards are spending the day in Okla
homa City.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-22
~ npSjphtIy

Dc uuSlSuliy
Teeth are increasingly liable to decay
after one passes middle age, and up to
that time are also susceptible to it, al
though individuals differ greatly in this
particular. General physical health is apt
to mean strong teeth if only moderate
care is taken of them. But most con-
slant brushing and rinsing at home will
fail to preserve teeth in which elements
such as lime are lacking.
Persons who have an excess of acid in
the system are obliged to give particular
care to their teeth, for the saliva secre-
tions affect the enamel disastrously, and
in case of the least crack decay begins
quickly.
A home preventive is frequent rinsing
with btcarbonate of soda, a teaspoonful
to be used as a rinse night and morning,
and through the day If any acid medicines
are taken. Some dentists. now advocate
the use Of clear bicarbonate as a tooth
powder to persons whose systems are
acid. In my opinion it is better to use
soda i'm this manner only once a day, for
fear long application of it would tend
to yellow the enamel Tooth powder
should be employed at other times.
Liquid dentifrices may injure the enamel
II the washes are used very often. They
nave ingredients stronger, as a rule, than
those put In powders. and while two or
three times d week, as an application
they are beneficial. for more than that
of all liquid washes.
To use wooden or metal cleaner for
the teeth is disastrous, for the enamel
that protects the teeth structure is she'll
like, and SO easily injured.
MARGARET MIXTER.