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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-04-22
Funeral of Major BlOdgett.

The funeral Of Major Gardner s. Blod-
gett was held at three O'Clock Sunday
afternoon from his late home. 20 South
Winooski avenue. The service was con-
Quoted by the Rev. ]. f.. Goodrich. as
sisted by the Rev. L. G. Guthrie. The
members of Stannard Post. G.. A. r..
attended the funeral in a body The hon
orary bearers were y. J. Derby. Capt. G.
y. Williams and II. o. Wheeler repre-
sentinE the LOYAL Legion: ", w. Allen,
Andrew McGaffey and william Smith.
representing the g. A. r.. G. II. Oar
ling, Clarence Smith. William Wood and
Robert Noble, representing the Sons Of
the American Revolution. and NJ. q.
Clark. y. a. Loomis. s. L. Platka and NJ
c. Grandv. representing Washington
Lodge. T. & A. NJ. The body bearers
We're four policemen The body was in
tered IN Green Mount cemetery and
taps were sounded by G. y. Sherman.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-04-22
LETTER FROM GOV. PROUTY
NermOnt's Executive Discusses Yer
mOnt's Interest in Water Powers
md Forests,

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in irrigation because the State j. well
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-04-22
Two Old AdnRes.

There are two old adages. Haste
rrakes waste and Make haste slowly, -"
that every one should employ when they
undertake to cure a cough In few min
utes with preparations containing NOR
phine, opium. chloroform or other mar
cotics. They may stop the cough and
cause sleep quickly, but they also dry up
the secretions and constipate, leaving
oitimes n far worse trouble. Ryda $
Cough Elixir is guaranteed under the
Pure Food and Drugs Law to contain no
opiates nor harmful drugs Of any kind
or character Think about II when you
or one of the children have cough. j.
". OSullivan, burlington, Vt; Stanley
& Estey, Winooski, VT: Junction Phar-
macy, Essex Junction. Vt; w. S. Nay
& Co, Underhill. W.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-04-22
Ex-senator Allen l.. Graves.

Allen I. Graves, one Of the best known
business men of Manchester. died Of
consumption Saturday at his home in
Manchester Center at the age of GO years.
He was native of Rupert and was
educated at Poultney Academy and Burr
and Burton Seminary. Mr.. Graves was n
trustee of tho Mark skinner library.
Burr and Burton Seminary and Dellwood
Cemetery association, all Of Manchester.
He also had held numerous minor town
offices and was republican State sena-
tor from Remington county In 1900. Mr..
Graves resigned three years ago as presi-
dent of the Factory Point National bank
after several years of service in that
capacity. He was married twice. his
Last wife the daughter Of tho late E. r.
Smith and three children, surviving him.
He was a member Of the Congregations
Church.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-04-22
VERMONT NOTES.

ST. Johnsbury citizens will give the
Hon. II. c. lde reception Friday even
ing.
An epidemic of measles has caused the
closing of a kindergarten in Rutland, 26
OF AZ little ones being i'll.
Among the daring rescues which es-
caped general notice in a $500 barn fire
in Bennington Monday was the saving
by William Temple of large box OF
axle grease.
julius c. Whitney and Henry G. Fish
of Rutland pleaded guilty In county
court yesterday to maintaining gambling
resorts. f. VI, Steiner. a travelling patent
medicine vender pleaded guilty to prac-
tcng medicine without n license and
paid fine of $50 and costs.
The Rev. W. w. Brunk of Troy, who
has been assigned to the pastoratc of
the Methodist Church in Bennington. has
an established reputation as money
gstter and is looked to to deliver the
bennington church from "A financial bur-
den under which 1t is isuratiyely groan-
ms
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-04-22

s,artly dropping into the throat and be-
ing swallowed with the saliva carries the
ca tarrhal infection to the Stomach and
C'ntarrh of the stomach sets in This
causes Dyspepsia or Indigestion as these
ailments appear when the stomach IL
weakened from any cause. Rydale's ca
tGcrh Remedy Is n safe. sure treatment
Cor Dyspepsia caused by catarrh OF the
Stomach. It IL used both locally and in
tcrpally, hence kills the poison in the
membranes of the nose and stomach and
also in the blood. 1t Is sold on a positive
guarantee. j. W. O'Sullivan, Burling-
ton. Vt: Stanley e. Estey. Wnooski
W.: junction Pharmacy. Essex juno
ton, VT; w. s. Nay g. Co.. Underhill.
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-04-22
Mrs. Frances OImstcd.

Mrs Frances Adams Olmste ad. widow
of the Rev. Franklin W. Olmstead of this
city, died in her 10Th year at the home OF
her sister, Mrs. Theron +. Woodward of
Batavia, n. v, Friday morning Of con-
cussion of the brain, the result Of a fall
on April 10th. Besides Mrs. woodward,
Mrs Olmstead is survived by two
brothers Asa NJ. Adams Of Rochester
and Franklin w. Adams Of los Angeles.
Cal, and sister Mrs Ezra b. More
house Of Council Bluffs. la. Rrief scr
vices were held at the house at n. m.
Monday. The interment was in the Riga
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-04-22
Gardner =. BlOdsett.

Major Gardner s. Blodgett died at
eight o'clock Friday morning at his
home. 50 South Wnoosld avenue OF
bronchial pneumonia. Major Blodgett
suffered severe attack of the grip
about Christmas time and had not been
in good health since then. April
he contracted cold and on sun
dov a physician was summoned. The cold
sneedilv developed into pneumonia ana
Ma Tor Blodgett grew steadily weaker un-
III the end came
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-04-22
A DIPLOMA

Possible Client-And is the district at
all malarial? MY husband asked me to
be careful to inquire about that.
t-fA-what Is your husband
business. madam?
He Is "a physician"
"Hm'm-w el-er-truth compels me 10
nd it. madam, that there has been a
good deal of it about here of late years"
Life.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-04-22

DIR. Frank j. Bodgett of New York +
city.
Major Rlodcett was born IN Rochester.
November 10, 1919, being 50 years old
last November. lie entered on his busi-
ness career as n clerk in country
store and was afterwards employed for
three years as salesman In Wholesale
drygoods house in New York city lie
then returned to Vermont and was
appointed mail agent on the Burlington
and Boston route. IN 1854 he invented and
patented a galvanized iron portable oven,
! which is now In use throughout the
world.
At the outbreak Of the Civil War Ma ior
| Rlodgett entered the Union service lie
was commissioned by President Lincoln
an captain and assistant ouartermastcr
United States Volunteers August g.
1861; captain and assistant quarternaster.
United States army Irregular service)
July .. 1864 and was hreveted major on
March g. 1865. for faithful and meritorious
| service during the war. His services be-
gan with the First Vermont Cavalry
regiment AZ burlington. He filed the
| two-fold position of assistant quarter
master and assistant commlssary Of sub
sistence.
| Major Blodeett received from tho
duartermaster general Of the United
states army rcquisition upon tho
treasury department for $4,000. as
payment for the horses purchased for
the regiment. and n further requisition
from the commissary- general for S15.-
| 900 TO pay for the Subsistence OF the
men at 40 cents n day. The requisi
tions were disregarded and Major
Blodgett visited the treasury depart
ment at the capital only to be IN
| formed that the matter must avail:
the usual red tape circumlocutory pro
cess. Major Blodrett was strenuous-
| " urgent. however. and his pcrtina
| city was rewarded and within thrco
days he was on his way TO BurlnE
ton In n little more than month
the First Vermont Cavalry was fully
clothed and equipped and on It's way
70 the front. Ma ior Rlodgett's Office
then was on College street on the SOC
ond floor OF the Baxter block, over
whore the Bijou theatre Is now located.
In NAV, 1862. Major Blodgett
was ordered to Annapolis, Maryland. un-
der assignment TO duty as chief quarter
| master. This was one of the most i'm
portant bases Of supplies for the great
army Of the Potomac and the troops
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-04-22
Mrs. James II. Allen.

Mrs. James H. Allen. aged "a years,
died at her home on Main street Satur-
day evening Of progressive diffuse mvil-
tits inflammation of the spinal Cord and
meningitis This condition manifested it
SELF last October aud symptoms gradually
Increased in severity until 10 weeks ago,
1'hen She was obliged to take to her bed.
Hope of her ultimate recovery was en-
tortaned until two weeks ago. when
her condition became complicated by
meningitis. She ceased to breathe at
seven o'clock Saturday evening.
Mrs Allen. whose maiden name was
!ottie Blanche Read. was born in Essex
Junction July Q lS7i. daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Alfred e. Read. who stll re-
sioe In that town. She was married 70
James r. Allen October = 1896 Mr. and
MIS-. Allen resided 10 Essex until De
cember, 1905, when they came to Bur
.'ngton to reside. Mr.. Allen having been
elected sheriff of Chittenden county.
Mrs. Allen is survived by her husband
'wo children. Maurice, aged Il years. and
George. aged four. her father and moth
or. five sisters. Mrs. W. :. Teachout and
Miss Marjorie Read Of Essex Mrs l. G.
Jenkins of Detroit, Mich. Mrs. T.. V
Perkins Of Enoshurgh Falls. Miss Bessie
Read of Washington and one brother
Horatio Read of Texas.
She was a membe, Of the CongreCa-
tonal church in ESSEX Junction. Mrs
Allen was woman of rare charm OF
personality. a devoted wife and mother
sincere frienji and the sympati,zer o.
all in trouble The news OF her passing
VIII be received with regret by her Bur
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-04-22
COMPLI NJ ENTARY.

She had just tried on her new spring
hat
Dear me"' she unused. as she watched
has reflection I'm the mirror Il wonder
why they call these peach basket hats.
I'm not sure" laughed the jolly bach
elor but | guess it is because there IL
often peach under them"
And then she said he was the incest
man she had ever met
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-04-22
OBITUARY..
Mrs. George II. SnndcrsOu

Georgianna Wales. wife of George H.
Snnderson OF this city died In Denver,
Colo. Saturday. April IS. Mrs Sander
son went TO Denver three years ago for
the benefit of her health. Tier remains
will arrive Friday In st. Adams, where
the funeral will be held
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-04-22
NATIONAL
OLD FURNITURE.

Get small can OF l. & NJ. Home Finish
Narnish all ready for use. clean the tuf-
niture with soap and water and wipe
dry Then apply one coat, II Will make
old furniture new at cost OF almost
nothing.
Sold by r. f.. Brown, North Williston;
S. f.. Wilcox. Fairfax. r. T., Bigwood.
Wlnooski.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-04-22

Impure blood runs you down-makes
you an easy victim for organic dis
eases. Burdock Blood Bitters puri-
fes the blood-cures the cause-builds
YOU
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-04-22

Bela de Szendeffy Of Budapest. Hung
airy. DIR. and Mrs. de Szcndeffv are
now In Budapest, where they will re-
side, their address being VII Akaczfa
ttza G3, Budapest. Hungary. Mrs.
Whitcomb and son, Or. II. p Whit
comb, expects to remain some months
longer in London, having been there
since last December.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-04-22
The Health Dept.
In your bodily system Is looked
after by millions Of little soldiers
In your blood = those corpuscIes

If this army is we'll fed and kept
healthy and strong, by taking Hoods
Sarsaparilla, it will destroy the uncount-
able horde of germenemies that are
attacking you every moment of your life.
Hoods Sarsaparilla will keep you
free from or will cure you of scrofula,
eczema, rheumatism, catarrh, anemia,
that tired feeling and all such ailments.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-04-22

News of the marriage OF John A.
Irwin of this city and Miss Helen
Stanwood of Gloucester. Mass, has been
received in the city. The wedding was
at the home of the brides parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Stanwood. Lewis
Irwin of this city, brother of the
groom was best man and Miss Alice
Blanchard of Gloucester was brides
maid. After the wedding Mr.. and Mrs
Irwin left for trip to Boston. New
York and Burlington. after which they
will reside in Gloucester.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-04-22

Thomas Reeves, trustee for the creditors
Of the Gadue Dustless Flour SITTER COM
pany, bankrupt, Monday sold at auction
at the shop Of the company on st. Paul
street the patent tools and stock of the
company. The patent brought 800 and
the tools and stock 1887. Both were bought
by s. n. Villas OF this city, who will at
once take hold of the business and
endeavor to build up the manufacture
and sale of the flour sifters. enlarging
the equipment and systematizing the
method of disposng of the finished
product.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28
CARNEGIE INJI tA5
 FAl or sYPATH

New York, Dec, -..surew Car neeie slipped on an icy spot while walking around the reservoir in Cen tral Park today and suffered a pain ful injury to his left knee. He was unable to be present at dinner at his home tonight. which he gave to Governor Hughes. President Butler of Columbia University and others ani he was also unable to attend the meeting of the American Historical Association and American Economic Association at Carnegie Hall tonight
 Al the Carnegie home 1t was said that his condition was not serious, but that he had remained in his room on the advice of physicians.
 Mir Carnegie had arranged for the dinner several weeks ago and had in- vited among others, President Tart. The President was unable to come to New York on account of the storm. The otheri guests assembled this even ing however, and were informed that Mr- Carnegie Mad had a slight ac- cident. but that it was his desire that ,he dinner proceed without him. In his absence. pr. Henry Smith Prit- chett. president of the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. presided
 After the dinner the guests went to Carnegie Hall.
 New York, Dec 27--Mr. Carnegie was taking one of his usual constitu- tionals In the park where he is fa- miliar figure on the walks when the accident occurred. He slipped and fell heavily on his knee and was uu. able to regain his feet For several minutes he lay prostrate, for the walk was almost deserted at the time, Finally park employe saw his plight and assisted him to the shelter Of an old tower near the. reservoir.
 A man who said he was friend ot Mr. Carnegie but who withheld his name, arrived at this juncture and summoned a cab from nearby stand on Fifth Avenue. The two then made a pack saddle" with their hands and, seated upon this. the steel man was carried to a cab and taken home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28
ADJUSTMENTS.
Vaudeville at The sfaiestic.

If the new year holds forth many such bills of the quality of the one which the Majestic offers for the last wek of 1909. then the show-goers will have something to anticipate. For. altogether. the show that made It's bow at the Bibb street playhouse Mon- day is satisfying. amusing. entertain Ing and wonderful. too. in places. There are weak spots. for what soutfl- ern vaudeville is perfect. but It Is above the average of the shows pre- sented heretofore this season.
 The wonderful act is that of Bar tholdi's birds. one of the most spec tacular and novel number of local vaudeville history. Nearly fifty train ed birds, cockatoos and parrots, white, red and green and all gorgeous. obey every behest of the human members of the company. ride bicycles, and equal the performances of some human acrobats.
 Another trained animal act Ns that of the Murdos. whose acrobatic iogs are artists of the canine world.
 Two comedy musical numbers are presented, one whose actors are styled George Pelzer, and Whyte-Char rley, and the other that Of Horace Mann and Miss Caddie Franks. Both are laugh able to degree and some classy comedy work Is put up by both.
 Another musical number is that of Norton and Russell whose quick changes In their character impersona- tions, border on the won ierful. The rapidity is magical. and especially does the transformation of the man Into the monkey, before the eyes of the audience, elicit applause.
 The Musical Stipps are far above their musical novelty teams of the season, and their work on the xylo- phone. which is billed as their special ty. is excellent.
 .sThe Gold Cure" little playiet presented by Frank Robson. as a young husband. Mark Under, as a man servant who masquerades as a woman. and Gertrude Fitzhugh Lee, the wife. While the little play is as light as froth. and irags just a lit- tie. 1t has laughable situations and one or two well played features.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28
MRS. sTEwART-F0RD GETS
 FALL; TRIAL DELAYED

Cincinnati. O., Dec. 27--Mrs. Jean- nette Stewart Ford. the woman who Is charged with blackmaii in connec- ton with the embezzlement of $643.- OO0 from the local offices of the Big Four Railroad. will not be brought to trial until January 10.
 The case was called today. in the criminal court. but Mrs. Ford's attor- ney's asked for a continuance on the ground that their client had sustained a severe fall on the frozen pavement and was unable to be present.
 Mrs. Ford's attorneys also filed a demurrer to the indictment, claiming ehat the alleged biackmafl levied on Charles L. Warriner. former Big Four treasurer, and now under sentence of six years. hard labor for his share in the dedication. was, if committed. a rnisdemeanor. and not a felony. The demurrer, was oyerruled late today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28
RECORDER RLM0RE HEARS
 XMAS DELINQUENTS' TALES

Monday afternoon Recorder Fillmore disposed of Q large accumulation of police cases. which piled Gp on his court over Saturday night and Sun day. None of them was of more serious nature than carrying of con ceaIed weapons for which Henry zieg- Ter. negro. was fined $50 and costs.
 Adlai Thrasher. white boy. giving his age as 1s was proved to. have de- Iiberately set fire to the fireworks display of H. Fernando at the Inter section of Perry and Monroe Streets. He was fined $50 and costs for his offense.
 Henry Snipes. q negro accused of attempting to cut another's throat and various other kings of disorderiy com duct, was fined s20 and costs. and on a second charge of resisting an of ficer. he was fined $25 and costs
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28
Y. M. c. A. FIVE GETTING
 READY FOR VANDERBILT

Much of the interest of local Y. NJ. c. A. basket ball enthusiasts is cen tering In the game between the Van derbiit University and the Y. M. c. A. team. which will be pulled off at the association building Thursday even- ing.
 The Nashville boys arc reported as having the fastest college team in the South this season and a warm game Is anticipated. The coliegians are nak- ing holiday trip. playing Y. M c. A. and athletic club teams.
 The r. M. c. A aggregation held a stiff practice at the gymnasium Mon day evening Plenty of ginger and snap was shown and the local squad is fast rounding into fUfm and speed.
 It is expected that big crowd will be out to witness the contest.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28
|''LET FOUNTAIN RELAIN'' CRY Opposition to Change in Square. RAILWAY COMPANY PASSIVE Will Not Take Part in Proposed
 Saul Agitation. DausAtsr. of the cenfeaeracy Are Not At All !. Favor sf Givi.s
 site For rarpsses z street
 Car static. sr cits
 nlillisg.

The opening up of the question of what is to be done with the valuable space in Court Square where the foun- tain now stands. if that ornament is to he removed. as intimated In an, or dinance recently introduced In the City Council by Alderman Saul provid- ing that the space be devoted to q street railway union station. continues to bring out suggestions for its im- provement. None Of the suggestions are in sympathy with the ordinance of Dr. Saul. for the value of the plot Is recognized to be too great ito be gratuitously given to any corporation for It's own use.
 Mr. Jones, superintendent of the Montgomery Traction Company. said last night. when questioned about the proposed erection of the union station on Court Square. that the Traction Company was not in any way party to the proposal and did not know of 1t in advance of the introduction of the Saul ordinance. We should. of course. be glad to have such a station in the Square .apd If the city sees fit to give us the place we will Appre- ciate it, but we have no part In se- curing such fegislation.
 We can change our tracks in the Square to suit any building that may be put up there at very little addition al expense. but shall not be disap- pointed if the ordinance is defeated"
 Mayor Gaston Gunter said Monday that the proposal to erect a union street car station for the use Of the Traction Company In 7 Court Square does not meet with his approval, but that the matter Is not up to him, ana will not be up to him until the ordin- ance Is passed. The latest proposal for the use Of Court Square, if the fountain IS re- moved, comes from women Of Mont ronery who are prominent in the work of the United Daughters of the Confectionery. and who are unit ih opposing the union station protect. Many members of ths Daughters or the Confederaoy are pushing move ment for the removal of the Confed- crate monument at the Capitol to the spot now occupied by the fountain.
 Mrs. L. S. McKerall said Monday that she favors putting the monument where the fountain now stands, but is opposed to removing the fountain thai a union street car station may be built there. T think" said she. that 1t would be a great improvement to put the monnment In Court Square. Tho monument. where 1t now stands. is never seen by any but tourists. put II 1t stands in Court sauarel 1t will fbe seen by all who come to Montgomery. Mrs. J :. IT. Kirkpatrick Is opposed to removing the fountain for any cause whatever. T do not think we should remove the fountain at all. said she, "and the Confederate monn- nent should always stand where Its founder. placed it atlthe Capitol. am very much opposed to removing the fountain. The fountain Is an orna- ment to the City of Montgomery and 1t should be allowed to stand where 1t fs"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28
Bids Wanted.

Proposals for Construction Fort Barrancas,
 Fla, Dec. 2S. 1909.
 Sealed proposals in triplicate will be re- ceived here until Ii A. M. Jan. 2s. 1910. for constructing, plumbing. heating and elee- tric lighting one double set N. c. s. Quarters and one Band Kitchen at Fort Barrancas. and one double set C. E. Quarters al Fort Pickens Fla. Plans and specifications fur nisiled upon deposit of s10 to insure return Full information and blanks furnished upon application to the Constructing ouartermas- ter. --d-2S-29 -3o-a1-f 2t 22