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The Burlington Free Press from Burlington, Vermont • Page 5

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THE BUBLlKGTOy FREE PRESS AND TIMES, SATUKDAY, MAY; 12 1894 iii. i i I i I COUNTY COuRi-q I -j HOME MATTERS. B. TK AUen Co. It Is WELL HIT.

Judge Peck 91a MS ior me Plaintiff In tte Insurance Case. PIANOS. THE WEATHER. BCRLWGTOW. Saturdaj.

May 12. 14 Fair To-day. Forecast till. 8 n. m.

Saturday. For COME SEE THEM New Hampshire, Vermont and Massachu The indications are thai we will 'have fair weather to-day. setis: Fair, sliahthi warmer in the inte rior; variable winds, shifting to southeast. The rebutting testimony 'was all put in and Judge Peek-- ibe owning argn-meat in tins insurance case at f'elock yew1 terday. Judge Peck, J.

J. Emight, O. S. Dodds, Mrs. Whalen and Hon.

E. R. Hard 0d W. H. Bliss were recalled to the witness Judge Peckisd not finished his argument when court He will followed by R.

E. Brown, Mr. Blis3 and Ballard in turn. The case has been the most peculiar one in many respects over tried in tjhe county or in the State. Not only the issue but the in Yesterday's Weather.

Currently Reported The weather vesterdav. as indicated by the thermometer at Belli-cwe's pharmacy: is an invitation the ladies of Burlington and Ta. 53i3p. a8 12 59; 9 Parasols This morning we have on sale srme choice rancy Parasols, ex f- I vicinity cannot refuse, because our dry goods display is too tempting to be resisted. A tolerably complete wardrobe is impossible without an inspection of our Spring necessities in the way of Jackets, cloaks, wraps and suits, that are reflections of the current styles and models of superior tailoring, examples of the possibility of perfect fitting, and pleasant surprises in the matter of low prices.

Just look at this list of striking materials and still more striking prices, for 4.50, $7.62 and $8.98. We also have a full treme novelties at moderate prices. The a superb terested parties and tuo attorneys have been on Each of the six lawyers, equally divided, havo been witnesses in the case, which is a coincidence nnparalled in the trial of cases at this bar. In consequence of the accusations of unbecoming conduct by both parties, the lawyers have fought the case with a bitterness and determination seldom seen in a court room. Much of the evidence introduced has been excepted to by one or the other party and no matter whether the plaintiffs or the defendant get a verdict the case will probably be carried to the Supreme Couit.

The trial has lasted almost four weeks. The case is not likely to be given to the jury People hit the sail on the head when they say the place to buy New Advertisements To-day. Clothing, B. Turk 5th page. Amusements at the opera house, 1st page Clothing, Stiles Kelley, 5th page.

Furniture, Geo. A. Hall, 8th page. Groceries, N. W.

Jones, 3d page. Dry goods, John W. McAuslan, 8th page. Sacrifice Sale, N. E.

Chamberlin, 1st page. Investments. E. Knott, 4th page. Groceries, Douglas 5th page.

Clothing, Pease Manson, 4th page. Insurance, G. H. Smalley, 4th page. Hellebore, Bellrose's Pharmacy, 4th page.

Dry goods, H. W. Allen 5th page. Johnson's Cyclopaedia, 2d page. For other local news see sixth'page.

IN CHOOSING a piano yon consider the tone, appearance and price of the instrument. ecan ronply recommend our pianos on all three grounds, and the more vou examine them the more ou will agree with us that they are unequaUed in the market. The testimony of th.wh have. purchased pianos from us proves them to tie all that we claim in point of musical ity and solidity of construction. It a needless to speak of prices, because they speak of them- Dne, well worth your attention.

Japanese Habulai Silks, 2 pieces more, direct from CLOTHING line of Spring Dress Materials, White Goods, etc, at right prices for right stuffs. New York Custom House, all the choice shades. 20 inches before Tuesday. Great arguments are expected from Lawyers Bliss and Ballard, who cheapest instruments now offered. 1 i.i th nr on instn.1- wide, to cents a yard.

Ourar PERSONAL MENTION. iney are wmu. cnun nients. Call and get our terms. rangements are such that we is at will close the case for their respective sides.

Mr. Bliss will probably speak on Monday and Mr. Ballard on Tuesday. Prof. A.

D. Wheeler of Boston, of the Game well Fire Alarm company, was in the BAILEY'S MUSIC ROOMb, hone to be able to nil our or-1 "The Old Bee Hive," city yesterday. 140 and 151 Main Burlington. Vt. ders more promptly for these That summer clothing will be worn the coming season.

We think the report must be true for we see indications of it every day. But better still, we are fully prepared for the event, What kind of spring and summer clothing will you want? But it doesn't matter, we have all kinds. Men's suits at 5, 7, iq, 15, 20 and 25 dollars, worth every dollar we ak for them. Our clothing, as you THE SAUNTERER. Rev.

F. S. Francis of Panton, with his if. W. HALL, General Manager.

bride, are visiting at Mrs. James A. Smith's, No 12 Monroe street. Stiles Kelley 's. Random Reflections on Timely Topics of popular goods.

Every sale is an advertisement for them. Dresses, Waist Linings, Graduating Dresses, etc, serviceable and handsome at small expense. ORGANS ine uaraner, 01 May announces the death in that town on the 3d I Local and State Interest. Saunterer hears that the street rail road company on Thursday made a contract with the Burlington Flouring company to furnish sufficient power, to run their road inst. of Mrs.

William Briggs. Mrs. Briggs lived in Burlington in 1891 and 1892, while Mr. Briggs was superintendent of the chair THE DEMOREST CONTEST. Splendid assortment of fashionable colorings, Tmmm PIANO TUNING! factory.

by electricity for the next five years. The generator now at the gorge will be moved TVinni. have your Piano ruined oy an in Again they hit it when they say that nowhere else can so mnch be purchased for so little. A dollar grows in size in our store. Competition disappears experienced or incompetent tuner.

Itnaycto to the power station in the flouring mill and run in connection with the generator which employ tne oesi. and the highest recommendations in America baa furnished the power since the accident Garments. Closing Sale of handsome is ninrantM ol KOOO. wor. auunm at the gorge.

These two machines will de AMUSEMENTS. The Wilbur Opera Company Begia a Week's Engagement at the Opera Home Monday Night. A St. Paul exchange says: The Wilbur opera company again demonstrated its popularity here yesterday by ET A ri ff 1 IM HRTHI before such opportunities as we velop 225 horse power. A third generator, of 250 horse power, has been ordered and offer.

8 SOUTH WILLARD ST. A Second Successful Evening of the De-morest Prize Speaking at the Methodist Church. The Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor of the Methodist church gave the second successful Demorest medal prize contest last evening. An admission of 10 cents was charged and a good audience was present. There were seven speakers, four girls and three boys.

The first prize, a silver medal, was awarded to Jessie Tobey, sou of G. G. F. Tobey, of Barber Tobey, who recited a selection written by Rev. T.

DeWitt Talmage, and the second this will be attached to the engine at the New invoice of Blue and Black woollen mill as a reserve. In case of low CEO.R.SUKV1HER, water, anchor ice or any accident at the Piano Tuner ana jsepnirer. flouring station, where the two small gener Orders may left at Jacannoa juowo ators will run by water power, the big generator can be started by steam power on five Store, or raaidenoa, i wmwooa aw. drawing audiences that packed the Park theatre to the walls, both afternoon and evening, the "standing room only" ssgn going out before the performances began. The company never appeared to better advantage here, and certainly never gave better performances.

It has been strengthened by Serge Suits, new Negligee Shirts, new Light Colored Soft and Stiff Hats. New Straw Hats. minutes' notice. in all know, is the best the market. They prize was a warned to miss Jf-aa jl.

The wira and iron for the extension of are the addition of a number of new voices and the electric road to Queen City Park have Whitney, who recited Archbishop Farrar's denunciation of "The Nation's Curse." Bernah Lessor, Grace E. Anthony, Charles Tracy, Gertrude A. Campbell and Alice O. Smith were the other speakers, each of been ordered and will be here by the time the necessary preliminaries pertaining to the right of way are completed. The street A car-load of the celebrated Trunks just in.

has new costumes that are rich and beautiful. Miss Kirwin is still the prima donna of the company, and the artistic excellence of her work met with well deserved recognition. Will Kohnle of this city pleased his Wagon Red. Clinton Wall commissioners and the city engineer are at present engaged in locating the southern made to fit well, wear well and make you feel well. boundary of the city, about which there is, Call and see strange as it may sem, some uncertainty.

whom deserves favorable mention. John Gibson of this city, Mrs. Whiteside of Ver-gennes and Mrs. Hunter of Essex Junction were the judges. A quintette, composed of Misses Louise Russell, Helen Simpson, Bessie Sherman, Lucile Morgan and Carrie Garments, For special reason we commence onr Closing Sale in this department mnch earlier than usual The advantage of an early sale is obvious.

While the stock is full yon not only get the benefit of large assortment but of the lowest prices. 1st lot, BABY GARMENTS. 2 years to 4 years sizes. Many very pretty novelties in this lot in both Long Coats and Jackets. Dainty Chal-lies with lace trimmings, French Flannels and other equally handsome materials.

Tk.r. nrill nnr la it lone at friends by his clever comedy methods, and the other principals showed entire capability. The chorus is largely made up of good looking young women, who can sing and make themselves generally attractive. The officials of the road hope to have the line in operation by the middle of June. The New Stuff I have a wagon red that is nice a fine shade and costs a good deal less than vermillion.

Come in and see the painted i sample. It will please yon. I also have a The Saunterer last week referred to a town meeting recently held at Alburgh, -AT- when a majority of those present voted to Yale, and a chorus from the Junior society of Christian Endeavor of the church, with Miss Grace Noe at the organ, provided music. Misses Yale and Simpson sang a duet and Miss Russell sang a solo. The society expect to give two more Demorest contests in the near future.

The Sherman Band Benefit. There were but few vacant seats in tbe Howard Opera House at 8 o'clock last evening when the curtain rose for the entertainment given as a benefit for the Sherman band. The programme, which was published in Thursday's issue of the Free request the directors to hare a school in one of the districts. The directors claimed that Turk Bro, The Leading Clothiers. they had an absolute right to determine BLUE and GREEN where a school should or should not be kept and that the town could not interfere with their decision.

The reports of the meeting KELLEY'S, Old Stand, Church and College Sts. that are the best for the money. W. E. GREENE.

which were given out stated that one of the board gave notice that he should not respect Press, was thoroughly enjoyed. The orchestra, reinforced by members of the band, never playted better; the plantation music and eccentricities in burnt cork by the Catholic Young Men's Union were even better than when heard for the first time at City Court Cases. Eva Briggs was arraigned in the City Court yesterday on the charge of breach of the peace. The breach consisted in wielding a stove poker on the head of her sister, Mrs. Edward Willis.

For this display of sisterly affection she was ordered to pay a fine of Front office to rent. the vote of the town or be bound by its ac tion. A resident of Alburgh writes that rf. the recent minstrel entertainment; thenum- 1 "the special meeting was unwarrantable, as this matter should have been agitated at the regular meeting. We have the same board of 3I.

3)1. SO, 32. -JM. 4-Dw bersbvtheU. V.

M. glee and banjo clubs and costs of o.ol, or an alternative tenceof 67 days in the House of Correction Fruit and Vegetables and $5. Thoo. W. Gregory.

GRAND OPENING directors this year as last and are having the same number of schools in the same school buildings aud no complaints were were just as good as one might expect; and the comedietta made a fitting close to an evening's pleasure. As there were no expenses connected with the entertainment the sale of tickets must represent the profit to the band. That sum is probably in the neighborhood of 900. William Seymour, a 15-year-old lad, was arraigned on the charge of stealing a spraying pump from Richard Nott about a month ago. William is a thorough boy and when he was arrested and 184 Main Burlington.

Vt. HAY BROKER OF OUR- made until recently. The directors Ifail to see anv good reason for changing their course, as the special meeting failed to ex And Dealers in Choice Grain 2d lot BUCK JACKETS. searched in the police station Thursday evening his pockets contained material press the sentiment of the majority of the tax -paying voters. Farmers were busy getting in their seed and they preferred to Feed Flour and Cereals.

113.tf Wall Paper enough to start a second band store. He was fined $5 with costs Sf $8.01. Pending an appeal he was sentenced to the Reform School in default of $75 bail. leave the matter to the directors, who were created for that purpose. But few attended To Let, 13 W9 A 1 GOMFORT Asparagus, New Beets, Cucumbers, Lettuce, Onions, Tomatoes, Bananas, Lemons, Oranges, Pine Apples, Strawberries, etc.

HORSES the meeting, including those personally interested in the desired school and those who seized an opportunity DEPARTMENT. Eliaa Lyman Coal Company. At the annual meeting of the Elias Lyman to sympathize with the aggrieved for politi That is what cal prestige and Underwear i we claim Buggies washed 25 cents, harnesses cleaned 25 cents. CLIFFORD'S STABLES, SU Paul St. our The correspondent statements are un Handsome goods, many of them silk lined throughout.

These will be closed at $5, $6,50, $7 5 and $ia 3d lot. BUCK JACKETS, Coal company, held Thursday, the old boa of directors and officers were elected for the ensuing year as follows: Directors. George Hall and H. F. James of Ogdensburg, B.

B. Smalley, Elias Lyman and W. F. HenJee of this city; president, Elias Lyman; vice-president, George Hall; secretary and doubtedly true, but on general principles imparts. the officers of a town would seem to be I All the latest and best designs, LAKE The AmerU bound to carry out the wishes of a town as expressed in a legally -tailed and legally- PIKE Hosiers CtYS Unriftr 1 treasurer, F.

Hendee. Douglas can conducted meeting. If the real taxpayers Don't fail to see them before purchasing. Ask to see the job lots of REMNANTS failed to attend the meeting it is their own 46 Church St. Ice Cream for Sunday Dinners.

In an advertisement on the third paze (Continued on Cth page.) wear is what we have. None Better! Coon tells how many kinds of ice cream he is able to supply for Sunday dinners. COOKED RIGHT AT SHATTUOK'S. FOR SALE is particularly mid-summer This Jacket adapted for That we are closing out at your Gents. Try it wear, being made of a beauti.

D- iul light weight Serge Would HHAS PFflSF fifl. YM ESS price. Don't forget the place. CHINA HALL. Dentistry.

Large brick house on Murray I V- W. 1.11UL. WJ I I Street. Lot measures 150 front We Don't Claim To have the finest Shoes in the World or to have the only Shoe Store in the city, but our $2. 00 Shoes can't be matched in the State.

Allen Shoe Co. American Block. Jacket at $12, This lot to go Dr. S. Hubbell, 94 Church St.

HUYLER'Si NEW YORK ICE CREAM by 172 deep. W. B. McKILLIP, Howard Bank Building. HOUSEWIVES Dr.

Hubbell filled eight teeth for me. By the use of his new method the drilling was rendered painless. I have had many teeth C.GRANT 69 Church Burlington, Vt. -TRY- nuea, out nna lit. uuDOeii method ta bei great advancement in dentistry.

II. O. Whitney, Williston, Vt. Musicians Grand Union SODA with pure fruits. G.

L. La Fountain Co. Are invited to rail and insoect mr new and more varied stock of music. New and standard collections received daily, American and Foreign, Mailing department promptly at- Baking Powder, HMnalS. lenaettto.

Pay Your Foot at $8.50. 4th lot. COLORED JACKETS First class handsome garments, worth from 1 2. 50 to $10, only one of a kind, at $5.00 each. 5th lot.

COLORED CAPES. L. J. PAIGE, W5College Burlington, Vt Tuc cer or C. F.

BROWN, The Best UNDERTAKER On Earth A Compliment, LADIES! 157 BANK STREET. XXTSR CXOSSD. Morrison. In this city, Thursday May 10, 1894 Mrs. Ellen Morrison, wife of Alexander Morrison, aed 64 years.

Funeral from St. Mary's Cathedral, this morning at 9 o'clock. Ocisn. Entered rest Thursday, May 10th, MM, at Redlands, California-KataW txl worth, wife of J. i.

Quinn, British Consul at Naia-ki, Japan, and daughter of the late Franklin Woodworth. Residence over store. PUT UP BY GRAND UNION TEA CO. 55 Church St, C. B.

RATJO, Domestic We have both and we'll supply churches or individuals at prices as low as any one in the trade. There is some advantage in buying of us less trcuble less time and you know the price is right. 4V -w-- 0 HAND MADE More Light See? UNDERTAKER. By wearing one Cookery, hoes make the best footwear. ve nave 1 t-a of our 6th lot.

Tr. Mn nnonle wanted a change. In Km, hand made shoes in town, and you Vw ww-- i 1 64 North Cbamplain St. Residence First Door South. can't beat onr prices in the State or equal beaUUIUl, SWUSU I3W snoes JUbS '93 the people wanted change.

In Sept. '93 I was bilged to change. In '83 I Wanted to chang. Dec 1 Delicious them in this city any more inan you can in. We also have the Wm comprise all our st Imported novelties in Jackets and Mantles.

A Oxford ii cent Pravbr I nd cege st. uxioru 15 cent rrayer iwham's where I hare more our footwear. Of course you walk on your own feet, bat yon should do it in our shoes to really enjoy perambulation. Summer's Drinks, Jt I We have them black and set (Oxfords) piccadily, square pointed toes. cook anu ao cent a ut.

iwua OFFICE CONSTRUCTING QUABTERMAS-ter, Burlington, Vermont, May 10, 1W4. Sealed proposals in triplicate will be received at this office until IS o'clock, noon, Jne9, 1804, and opened immediately thereafter, for the construction at Fort Ethan Allen, Vermont, at a wagon shed in accordance with plans and specifications to be seen at thin 01-iice, where general instructions and circular AMH1r nH klantr fnrmi nt nmnnnalawiU 1 1 LA W. H. Hymnal. Wrjtfeeus about them, to close out very Garment lUlOlCe Beauties All of them! the walking season and our Kussia leather Shoes are just what yon want for easy going in warm weather.

These shoes are so comfortable and wear so well that they're mnch cheaper than lower-priced TRUCKING. prices will haTe but little con- IJOlUeCtlOIiery, We do aU kinds of transferring and haulln. aw ana ail unoa goods bought elsewhere. be furnished. The United State reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Envelopes con-taiuinc proposals should be endorsed Pro- poaalsTor and addressed to Captain Howard. Assistant Onartermaster, U. S. Whitnov Shan lev. Jir Lacalor Car Lots oi" aft Army.

Wei Anton's, SOULE I GO 8uccor. to 3. HUNTINGTON CO. JJJUTW the Booksellers, Statloaers, Print- SuSSC tiL. 1 iblu.

to more pUao. wbuwj siuciauuui iaaies win mrcij find them low, enough to prove a great temptation. ff. Wm ALLEN COL LOld era. isnsrvent no.

a BDlendid wearing and a handsome ad LUbCJrapherm. 0 88 Church St. I. IkfnaiA A 84 Church St. shoo, att2.85.

Allen Shoe Co BUKLiaeTU, Jkruauai. dnUiaa' Droa Store.

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