Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-03-10
From the Portland Argus, Feb. 81.
Our Vermont Visitors.

The party of prominent citizens Of Bur-
lington, VT, who are at present visiting
our city, have had a varied experience since
leaving home a week ago TODAY. They ar
rived at the Fabyan House, Tuesday, and
took dinner. They then pushed on to the
Crawford House, expecting the train from
Portland to meet them there. There were
twenty eight gentlemen in the party when
it started, but four were obliged to return
on account of urgent business. At the
Crawford House it was found impossible to
entertain them. Accordingly teams were
procured and the party taken back to Fab
yan's, the teams being obliged to make sew
eral trips. The night was clear, and the
trees encrusted with snow. The rays from
the lanterns lighted up the surrounding
scenery, and the effect was described as
splendid. The party was exceedingly good
natured, and they made the best of their
involuntary detention at Fabyan's. We'd
nesday they again went to Crawford. and
towards night train was made up. the en-
gine pushing the cars, and the party start
ed, IN binding snowstorm. The train
had hardly got through the gate Of the
Notch when the engine left the rails. A
consultation was held and it was decided
that 1t would be unsafe to attempt to pro-
ceed, even If the engine should be put upon
the track. So it was decided to return to
Crawford, and the IN rch detained mer-
chants, nothing daunted, jumped out into
the snow. They were about quarter of
nile from the hotel They first tried to
walk back along side the track, but the
snow plow had thrown the snow into huge
drifts, and occasionally one of the party
would sink away out of sight, only to be
pulled out by his more fortunate compan-
ions. They were also encountered with their
baggage. After many trials and much
tribulation they reached the Crawford,
where they remained until Friday, when
the road having been cleared train sta.t-
ed, and the party reached the Falmouth
about hali-past eleven Friday night, not in
the least discouraged by their mishaps
They had started out 10 come to Portland,
and proposed to reach here if it took all
winter
The party is composed of representative
business men Of Burlington. and their visit
here can but assist in extending the trade
of the city in that direction. Among the
party are the Mayor {. Ii. Blodgett; Messrs.
Wm. Henderson. general express agent f.
W. Peck. treasurer of the Burlington 4
Lamoille Valley Railroad Company; Chas.
Z. Miner, head of the firm Of Miner, Pope
K Co, extensive dealers IN coffee, teas and
spices Alderman Edward Wells, OF Wells,
Richardson Il Co., one of the largest whole
sale druggist firms in Vermont George H.
Morse, OF the firm Of Shepard, Davis Il Co.,
one OF the principal lumber firms of the
State Alderman ". ). Vincent. promi-
nent druggist d. c. Linsley, large con-
tractor and director Of the Burlington and
Lamoille Valley Railroad j. ii. Linsley.
son of the former H. Phelps and A
Tcrrey. assistant engineers on the same
road l.. II. Turk George |. LoOmis, Of
the Burlington Basket Company George
ii. Bigelow formerly editor ana proprietor
Of the Burlington Times, R. d. S.earns.
druggist I L. Tan. Of the firm OF Vim
cent < Iair, druggists; Daniel Roberts. a
leading lawyer; 10 d. Hatch, president of
the board OF aldermen. and republican
candidate for Mavor L. 5 Drew, gen.
tleman farmer F. j ueniee. a well known
farmer ami a leading granger X. B
Walker. ct Walker Bros. i Co, marble
workers, W Hale, OF Essex junction. en-
gineer of the Burlington and Lamoille VAL
ley road.
Saturday morning the party. accompani-
ed by Mr.. Stevens. manager of the Fal-
mouth. llarb1r Master Jones and other
gentlemen took trip among the Islands in
The steamer Express. They were impressed
Win Jul s"pCIIut HaloO ldcI4lllcS, Dut
were inclined to think a summer trip would
be rather more pleasant. although they ap-
peared to enjoy this one. In the afternoon
they were taken il carriages and shown the
principal objects OF interest in the city. In
the evening the guests were waited upon at
the Falmouth by a large number of our
more prominent citizens, and a yero enjoy
able and profitable evening was passed.
Several Of the party later In the evening
attended the Museum at the invitation OF
Mr.. Wyer. \ large number Of gentlemen
called upon them at the hotel yesterday.
The party will leave this morning for home.
They have created a most favorable impress
sion with our cItz ms who have formed
their acquaintance, and we have no doubt
the visit will BE- the means 0fextending our
rapidly increasing business relations in
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