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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-06

RIcHN0ND.-In the death of Mrs T.. L.
Freeman. Of which notice was made in the
FREE Pass AND TINES, last week, there i,
more than ordinary interest attending
Mrs. F. was about her usual household
duties the morning before she died, although
complaining some of headache. About
noon she received a note from her sister OIL
the probable fatal sickness of her father
(Mr. Pelton, in Charlottej. Not long afteI
she was taken with puerperal CONFUSION
from which she died tho next morning
Her father surveyed her less than
an hour. Mrs. Freeman was a fine singer.
and was beloved by all who knew
her. Mr.. Freeman has the heartfelt,
sympathy Of the community. The funeral
was attended by a large concourse Of
friends from the Congregational church.
The pulpit was beautifully decorated with
flowers and running vines, and the coffin
was covered with the choicest flowers. The
Rev. Mr.. Uayford Ofiiciated
Several Jesuit priests held a mission al
the Catholic church all last week. The
meetings were very largely attended BY the
Catholics from the surrounding country
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-06

CHANrLAIs TRANSFORMATION COMPANY
The Steamer Vermont will begin trips Mon.
day. June 9th. 1879, leaving Plsttsburgh
$50 q. NJ, Port Kent 7:45 a. m. Burling.
ton $50 q. m. reaching Fort Ii IL II. Re.
turning, leave Fort Ii lis p. m, Burling.
ton 500 p. m, Port Kent $40 p. m =, ar
irving at Plattsburgh 645 p. m. The
Steamer Ganouskie will commence trips on
Lake George, Monday, June II. 1879, leav-
ing Caldwell 5 a. m, arriving at Baldwin
Has a. m. Returning, leave Baldwin at
l p. m. arriving at Caldwell AS p. IN.
The Steamer Horizon will be brought out
on Monday. June 3Oth. 1879. at which time
the permanent Summer arrangement will
take effect.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-06

BUSINESS CHANGE. -Messrs. Ira Russell 4
Co. have sold their stock in trade and good
will to Msssrs. William II. Roberts and e.
U. Mead, late of Shelburn, who will con-
tlnue the business at the old stand on
Church street. Mr. Russell has been in
business here TOT fifteen years, and now, as
he retires. will be followed by the good
wishes Of hosts of friends, a. will his
partner, MIR. Asa b. Witherell. They have
always done an honorable, legitimate bust
ness. and rank among our most esteemed
merchants. 10 every respect, we believe.
the new firm will maintain the reputation
Of the old. Mr. Roberts is no stranger to
our people. having formerly been engaged
in trade in this city, and his oldtime
friends and many new ones will be pleased
to welcome him back. Mr.. Mead, too, will
be desirable acquisition to the ranks of
our business men. The new firm make an
announcement elsewhere in this paper
which all OF our readers will do well to
note and we can safely commend them to
the people Of Burlington as upright. enter
prising, honorable gentlemen We bespeak
for Mes-rs. Roberts u Mead a liberal pat
ronage and a long and successful business
career
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-06

A REMARKABLE suicide is reported in the
Philadelphia newspapers. Harry Ackley.
aged only twelve. hung himself in the
House of Refuge there on Saturday last
The papers say that for attempting to escape
from the institution he had been placed in
solitary confinement. on bread and water,
in dark cell and kept there week, being
taken out each day TOR little air and exer-
else. BE piteously entreated for release
when last locked up, and when the door
was again opened he was found hanging by
his suspenders and dead. lie had taken
his own way Of obtaining release. 1t
appears that though the officials knew who
and where was the boys father, the father
himself knew nothing Of tho whereabouts
of his child until informed of the suicide.
The Coroner's jury has found a verdict Of
temporary insanity.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-06
obituary.

Mrs. Ruth FELTON, Freeman, wife Of T.. l.
Freeman, passed away at Richmond, it'll,
before ) o'clock, Tuesday morning. MAY 18th
aged % years.
Her death brings sadness to Il very large cir.
Gle of friends. one who knew her well says
''Of her domestic and social life. hardly dare
trust myself 10 speak. woman of more spot
less moral excellence i'll every relation of life
have never known. As wife. mother and
friend she was indeed Il model and her home
was ever the abode of love and peace. May the
love Of God ever rest upon her immortal
spirit
A large concour-e Of people was present al
the funeral. which was held ON Thursday al
the Congregational church. The choir OF
which she had been n faithful member decor.
ated the pulpit with flowers, and everything
was done TO show with what tender regard
they held the memory of the departed. IIer
pastor, Rev. :. c. Iayford, made appropriate
remarks. comforting the friends by the assur-
ance of Gods constant presence in all the
events of life, and His presence As Father 10
bless His children.
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the case of the State VS.. California Jack,
for burglarizing the store of Robbins a
Marsh. in North Chester, in May, 1877
Jack was tried, convicted and sentenced tC
ten years at the last December term, and
has since been in prison, pending the re-
suit OF exceptions to the admission as testi-
mOny of a conversation between Mr.. Marsh
and Mr.. Ring, Jack not present, in which
Ring said that Jack gave him Racine
Bridge bond of $500. the property taken at
the time of the burglary. The Supreme
Court said that the testimony was improper
and sent the case back for a new trial.
California jack" so-cllltd, was put on
trial at Woodstock, last Tuesday. for rob-
bling the safe of Robbins x Marsh, at Chester
depot, and also breaking into their store
The jury returned verdict Of guilty, Thurs
day night, and Friday morning Jack" was
pnt on trial for brerking into and robbing
the town clerks and town treas
urer's office at Chester depot. Both
burglarics were committed on the
night of May IS, 1877. A verdict of guilty
was rendered on the last charge Monday
morning
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Personal.

Baron Lionel Rothschilds, chief partner
IN the banking firm of Rothschilds ( Co.
is dead.
The President has nominated Secretary
MeCrary to be Judge Of the Eighth Judicial
Circuit in place OF Judge Dillon, resigned
to take effect the Is. of September.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-06

MlDDLEBURY Work is Progressing slow.
ly on Stewart's Block, but judging by The
looks Of tho third story they are getting
up some"
Col. Battell is building another barn this
season.
The six deacons Of the congregational
church have lately resigned, and passed a
rule that two OF their number shall be chosen
annually IN the mo nth of May. They were
all reelected but Jason Davenport, who
was superseded by Judge $. f. Cooke.
Col. A. 5. Tracy and Will Tomlinson, Of
Miidlcbury. were out on Lake Dunmore. in
Salisbury, last Friday, fishing in a small
round bottomed boat. about half mile from
shOre' ana while attempting to change
sides, tho boat rocked and filled with water
passing entirely undor the surface. For
tunately the Colonel was n good swimmer
and by desperate effort BETTING his war
like appellatIon he managed to keep Tomlin-
son (whO ~ not swimmer) from sinking.
until he called help to rescue them from
their sad dilemma.
Last Tuesday, II natural phenomenon oc
CURED in Wey bridge, between the houses of
Charles and Wallace Sturtovant, in the
shape OF q landslide. About three iourths of
an acre of land started from its place and
plunged INTO the creek, taking with it a fence
and quite distance of the highway. W.
w Thomas had narrow o.cape, having
passed over the place short time before,
on his way to Waltham, with an organ.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-06

Paul Conner, an employee at the Barton
chair factory, was hit in the stomach by a
stick that flew over tho saw with such fOrca
as to cause very serious IL not fatal injuries
Potato bugs have appeared in swarm-, in
Orleans county.
q. l.. Cutter, of Springfield. has 700 acres
oil land. and shears 700 sheep.
james Mccullough, of Bethel, has failed.
with liabilities OF Si0,O0O.
Mr.. and Mrs David Dixie, of Wost Ran
dolph, celebrated their golden wedding
May 81.
A South Londonderry man is the owner
Of ten thoroughbred shepherd pups all by
ono mother at single birth.
Windham county Jail is occupied by two
prisoners only, both of whom were brought
into trouble by intoxicating drink.
Michael Mccormick. of st. Johnsbury
has a son about ten years old. whose lett
eye is about two thirds blue and one third
brown. The sight Of the eye is as perfect
a. the other.
Mr.. +. A. Butler. OF Plymouth, has a son
years old who weighs l26 pounds. and
james Salter, Of the same place, has a
daughter 10 years Of age weighing trlns
over 100.
Wallace Wakefield, OF Wcstceld while
driving home late one night. was fired
upon by an unseen person, the ball pass
ing through his hat and grazing his head
Suspicious are directed toward parties, but
no arrests are yet made The matter il
undergoing investigation.
A South Vernon farmer while blowing,
recently found a skeleton, and little Dig
ging for two feet below the surface resulted
IN the throwing up of another. ltls said
shanty used to stand on or near the spot
where these remains were found, while the
railroad was being built, but further than
this all ~ a mystery.
Some time snco a little child of Mr.
Baker. living near Dandy, was severely
burned whIlo playing near some brush her
iather was burning. The clothing and
some OF her ilesh was completely burned
from her body. At first hopes were enter
tanned of her recovery. but she now lies
very low, and is not expected to live.
Mrs. Lucy Hill, OF Starksboro, was found
dead by the side OF the road. tho other
day She had spent the previous afternoon
on visit to one OF her neighbour, and
started Tor homo about dusk. and to all ap-
poarancos as well a. usual. The cause of
her death wa1 probably heart disease, as
sho has had symptoms OF disease of the
heart .Or some time.
The Windsor County Court is now trying
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-06

TnE Norfolk Vrginian publishes state
NEXT OF the brilliant prospects Of thu Ethan
Allen Gold Mine. IN Western North Caro-
lima. Mr.. Allen, the managing partner, is
taking out ore worth $50 a ton, in paying
quantities, and has named the mine Ethan
Allen Gold Mine. :" in honor Of the memory
Of his grandfather, Col Ethan Allen, of
revolutionary memory.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-06

An old woman halted iinancier on the
street and invited his contribution toward
relieving her necessities on the ground that
she was widow with sixteen diss0lutc
orphans. "llow many p said the fnan-
cler. sixteen. Your honor. replied the
woman. Then what are you begging
i0r2" said he Indignantly "whv don t
you and your sixteen children go and take
SlOO each and stand in the line at the
postothce and take out certificates. Dtz,ns
Of people have to hire clerks. or telegraph
boys. or other repeaters. and here you are
with sixteen children-a whole fortune
begging on the streets. It's an imposition
on tho public. and a neg lccting of the good
gifts Heaven has given to you-that's what
It is. - thicaqo Tribune.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-06

NORTH HUNTINGTON. organization
of |. o. of G. I. here, is in good and
furnishing condition. Their number is not
large. but true and active, doing their best
to suppress the evil of intemperance and
save the fallen. May God speed them on
their way, and all temperance refOrmer5 IN
our land.
Mr.. Guy Bickford has fitted his new store
quite nicely. and seems to bo doing good
business.
Mr.. Bromley Is back from Washington.
He has been messenger there, bat will
probably not return.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-06

The late Rev. DR.. Lord, of Montpelier
originally Mr.. Beecher's powerful advo cate,
before his death openly and without quail
ticstion denounced him as guilty. DR.. Lord
IN his Investigations among his brethren in
New York and Brooklyn had proof OF
Beechers guilt in no less than IL different
instances submitted to him Rutland Her.
aid.
fall Of this is az correct as the statement
that DR.. Lord was ever Mr.. Beecher's ad-
vocste, and no more so, it is not very vall-
able. If any body is able to believe tina,
such abundance of proof of Mr. Beecher's
guilt remained undiscovered alter the rakins
for evidence that was made in Brooklyn.
thew can do 50
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-06
The Bennington Battle MOnumt nj

To the Editor Of the New York Times.
The invitation OF the Governors of Yer
10 the sons and daughters oil New England,
presented to tho New England Society in
the City of New York" by the Hon. Hiand
Hall, OF Vermont, to supplement the appro-
priations of those States Tor the erection OF
a monument concentrating the battle OF
Bennington, should receive cordial cooper
alton. Proud of my New England ances-
try, | take pleasure in recommending this
enterprise. and in placing my name on the
list of contributors to this worthy object,
estimating the victory of Gen. Stark at
Bennington as one OF the most important
in the annals of the American Revolution.
TnURLow WEED.
New York. Thursday, May %, 1879.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-06

SINGULAR AND PAINFUL AccIDENT.-Sua-
day morning as Mr.. Mark Cutler, Of Mont
pelier. was bathing in his bathroom he
accidently slipped, and, putting out his
one of them through glass door. The re-
suit was that his arm was cut to the bone.
His wife. with remarkable presence Of mind J.,
FASTENED to the yard and cut the clothes
line for cord to bind the wounded member
and check the flow of blood until a surgeon
could be called and the wound properly
dressed. The accident, though very severe
and pain full, is not dangerous.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-06

FARGo.-At shelburn, Vt, June 2nd, 1879, susal
Martin, wife of Orange Fargo. aged 50 years.
KTLLEY.-In this city, May 3llt, Johanna Kelley
Vid ow Of Patrick Kelley, aged g. years.
PARKER.-At ParsIppany, New jersey May Both
le'a, Elizabeth Flemins, wife Of Rev. {. c. Parker
ID. u.
CoLLAMER.-At Cape Vincent, N. Y, On Monday
May 18th, Miranda Collamer, aged 81 years. for
merly of Burlington, relict of Henry BTeck anC
sister of Ira A. Collamer, of Shelburn.
ScoTr.-In this city, May 30 Robert Scott, aget
CO years.
FL.SAGAy.-In Hinesburgh May 9th, 1879, ElyI
Love, wife OF ii. c. Flanagan, aged &c years.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-06

McWLLIAMs- PURcELL.--In st. Mary cathedral
June 30 by RI Rev. Bishop DeGoeBbriand, Frank
A. McWilliams Al nd Miss Sarah Purcell.
EATOS-STEvgys-Int this city, June ID, 1879 by
the Rev. G. NJ. Seaton, Of Essex Junction, Arthur
Eaton, of Charlotte, and Ella 81. Stevens, OF Bur
lington.
HART-WEEn.-In shelburn, May 2lst by the
Rev. c. Fenton, at the residence OF the brides
parents, Mr.. Fred r. Hart, of Burlington, and Miss
Fannie A, daughter of F. A. Weed.
0rERKISs-BURsHAM.-At East Montpelier, May
18th, at the residence Of Cyrus Morse. by Rev
Charles Parkhurst, Mr. Frank L. Perkins and Miss
Roxie A. Burnham, both of Burlington.
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CHILD MissING.-Great excitement pre-
walls in the north part of Chester, known as
Snokeshire. over a missing child of Charles
Robbins. The child, little girl, three and
half years old. was last seen about three
O'Clock Sunday. Some fifty persons have
been in constant search, but up to four
O'Clock Monday she had not been discover
ed. 1t is the general opinion of those in
search that she has been stolen, but this is
hardly probable
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-06

ST. Adams Butter MARKET, June , -
There were increased receipts, and the
market Wa firm. with a slight advance in
price. Common sold at 8 to IL cents pei
pound good to choice 10 to II cents per
pound general price Ii cents. Selections
Il cents per pound, with an occasional
fancy lot at higher price. There was
another order for 100 tubs for direct ship
ment TO Liverpool.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-06

STATE HousE OF CORRECTION Extensive
repairs and improvements have recently
been made on this institution and still
Others are in contemplation 1t now has
flrty nine iumates-fve Of them women
There is a cOmmodious chapel in the third
story Of the central portion Of the build
ing, where religious services are held every
Sunday afternoon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-06

Or INTEREST TO VETERANs.-The annual
reunion Of the Grand Army of the Republic
will be held at Albany. June 18th to Goth.
and will be one Of the most delightful oc-
the annual reunion of the Army of the
Potomac. The Central Vermont railroad,
Bennington and Rutland, and Troy and
Boston, and the Champs lain Transportation
Company will carry for half fare. The
delegation from this city have secured rooms
at Stanwix Hall, which will be the Vermont
headquarters. There will be great attend
ance at the reunions, and We hope that
our city and State will be largely repre-
sented.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-06

ADDISON COUNTY TEXT Book COMMITTEE
The conyention.Of textbook committees fol
Addison county met at Middlebury tn,
other day, twenty-five towns being repre-
scented. The convention agreed unanimous
ly on sginton's Word Analysis, and Reed
d Kellogg's grammar. but were divided on
readers and Biographies, no book receiving
sjority Of votes.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-06

ADvIcEs from most Of the large cities in
the country show that Decoration Day was
observed with even more than usual i'm
pr.ssivenoss. Business was very generally
suspended, aud psrades OF military
and citizens. orstions. poetry and music,
with a profusion of flowers and bunting,
were the universal Accomplishments of the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-06

SOMEBODY sent to last Saturdays Spring
held Repmhcan the interesting item that, as
a consequence of the protrscted drought,
there were thousand cases Of diarrhel in
Burlington The existence of this dread
July loose condition Of things as a result Of
dry time, We fancy will be news to m 81
OF our Burlington readers. Who was at the
pains to take diarrheal census Of our
city, VIC do not know
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-06

The Philadelphia Press has found another
victim Of torture in the House of Refuge,
where boy was laid over the steam gener-
ator and beaten with rawhides till he
tainted from loss of blood. lie has been
rendered entirely blind in one eye by the
treatment to which he was subjected. This
House of Refuge seems to need investi-
pa.ipv
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-06

y the District Court OF the United States for the
District OF Vermont. In Re. George fassett &
Son, Bankrupts. In Bankruptcy. No. 81. District
Of Vermont. s.
SIR:-NOtice il hereby given that petition has
been Tiled in said Court, by Geo. Fassett l.. A. Fas-
sett. OF Enosbursh, in said District du v declared
bankrupts under the Act of Congress OF March 2nd
lo6, for discharge and certificate thereof from all
their individual and co-partnership debts and
other claims provabe under said Act,
and that the list day OF July, ls.g, at o'clock a.
m before the Hon. llOyt II. Wheeler, dge of said
Court, at the L. s. Court Rooms in Windsor, is
assigned for the hearing OF the same, when ana
where all ere iit0rs who have proved their debts,
and other persons in interest, may attend and
show cause If any they have why the prayer OF
said petition should not be granted.
Dated at Burlington, the 2Yth day of May,
1879. b Il. sMALLEY' Clerk
49w3w
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-06

MILroN-THE DRAMATIC CLuB.-0n Sat-
presented, at the Central House hall, Scbil-
ler's tragedy of The Robbers" Great
praise is due the members of the club for
the almost fsultless manner in which it was
presented. 1t would be impossible to par
ticulariZe any one actor, all sustained
their parts So we'll. There were six
sets Of the most beautiful scenery, max
ing the best stage outfit ever seen in
Milton. The club may well feel that their
efforts are appreciated. They have been
invited to repeat the play on Friday even
for the benefit Of the Milton Band
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-06

GRATIFYING FINANCIAL RESULT.
The following letters sufficiently explain
themselves
To tue Editor OF the Free Press and Times
Enclosed please find Mr.. Linsley's state.
ment of the money result Of the late present
alton of PinaiOre for the benefit OF the
Home" The public will be glad to add
to its pleasant remembrance OF that coca.
sion, the fact that it was a substantial bene-
fit to our cause; and will agree with us that,
while every honor il due the club for fault
less rendering OF its difficult task, to Mr..
Linsley must be given the credit of its
financial success.
Ia behalf of the Board,
Mas. Z. f. MINER, Secretary
May %. 1879.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-06

REy. j. NJ. CLOAREC, pastor OF St.
Joseph's (Frencb) Roman Catholic church.
IN this city. returned from his trip to Eu-
rope Thursday last. On Friday. the friends
oil Father Cioarec rendered him a reception
at Nazareth chapel, at which an address OF
welcome was delivered by Mr.. Joseph Pain
chaud. After the exercises ct the chapel, a
procession was formed and marched to st.
JOseph'5 church, whers the exercises ended
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-06

MR. l. c. WooDHOUsE, son of our towns
man. Charles W. Woodhouse, Esq, left
town Monday. Tor New York. intending to
sail on Thursday for Europe on the steamer
Adriatic, Of the White Star Line lie will
spend FIVE or six months abroad.
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COTTON - The market Is 10 higher and firm /.
sales ilG bales. middling uplands at li!.
FLpuli-market Is quiet and heavy, without u de
ci,cd chang. Receipts ul l. ,nh barrels, sales of
J,nu barrels No. at - an 3 10 buporiine
state and western ut , l5Hj 70. common to good
extra western and state Is % NJ. good
to chuicu extra do at 80 10 81, Jom-
mon To chOicco white wheat western extra At
I b A. 2i; iancv white wheat western extra at
i5Grl % common to good extra Ohio at 10
H6uU common to choice extra 81. Louis at
} -Oa6 90, patent Minnesota extra good to prime
5bj9 2i; choice to double extra . 10 h 800.
RYE FLOUR, quoted quiet sacs w1 barls
at 3 cons 10 for state.
CORN MEAL, quoted quiet yellow Western,
2uId1Li; jersey and Pennsylvania at 2Hn6r2 n
WHEAT-The market quotes winter Hale better;
No spTng is quutcI a shade frmcr. lie
ce,pi3 2l'Wn bushels sales 36iWn bushels;
No =, spr,ng at U56nI 90 No. do and No. nd at
/ H., No amber at I3DI "a, mixed winter at
/ ia No. whitcat lifDl lii.
RHE-Ihe market is quoted a shade hriner and
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-06

The BURLINGTON RIFLE TEAM which is to
shoot against the Saratogisns, June 18th,
remains the same as last year-Messrs. NJ.
Z. Montgomery, NJ. L Kelsey, L. q. Burn
lam IL. q. Boardman, W. J. McCafrsy
A. NJ. Horner. John B. Hagerty, Asa b.
Witherell.