Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-05-30

| fERGE.SEs Another runaway accident
occurred near the residence OF Calvin Bragg
in Ferrisburgh, by which that gentleman
was thrown from his wagon and severely
injured about the back and shoulders.
The Midlebury College Club recently
gave an entertainment at this place. The
afternoon was ushered in with a heavy fall
OF rain which continued into evening, and
this prevented an otherwise full attendance.
1t is hoped they will again appear here and
favor Us, when they will receive crowded
| house, as they deserve.
The boat, B F Goss, Captain l.. Mott.
arrived Friday evening, with 1870 tons OF
freight, mostly merchandise. 1t ~ the first
boat which has arrived at this port this
season. Captain Mott returns next week to
Sandy Hill loaded with kaolin.
PInaiore and potato bugs are all the rage
! in this section. The fJrmer leads and the
bugs follow.
The members OF Mt Calvary Command
cry, TO tn. number Of thirty Cr moro visited
this city on Thursday last. After listening
to an able sermon at St. Paul's church
| (where Ascension Day services were oh
served) by Rev. j. 5. Franklin, OF ST.
Stephens church, MIddlebury, the par ty
enjoyed pleasant trip On the Lilly to Fort
Cassln, returning in the afternoon and
partaking of one of Gaines's best suppers at
the Stevens House. The Knights, as they
marched from the wharf, through the
streets to the Stevens House. appeared
finely IN their brilliant uniforms and wear
ing white plumes and wero msrshalled IN
fine order under the command of Col. Thad.
NJ. Chapman, of Middlebury.
The Vermont Mutual Insurance Company
have promptly paid the loss of Messrs.
Mack Il Barley $500 on their store,
burned during the recent fire.
Mr.. Phiio Bristol. a prominent merchant
IN this place, has gone to Colorado, his
Obj ective point being Cheyenne. where he
has several sons engaged quite extensively
in ranching. Several other parties accom-
panied him part of the way 10 various
points In the West.
The ii. VI. Bryant lodge, at an adjourned
temperance meeting held at Union Hall
wednesday evening. this 2l-t instant,
elected Foster S. Haven rs delegate to the
State temperance convention to be held at
Montpelier June Il. and Charles II Strong
wa9 elected alternate.
Rev. Ward Billiard died at hi- residence
~ New Haven, on the 2lst instant llo WAS
an old and esteemed resident OF that town.
Mrs Seymour Hayes died On Tuesday last,
Of typhoid pneumonia.
Mr.. John Norton, eldest son OF n T.
Norton. proprietor Of the Island mills IN
this city. lett Tor tho West Monday morn
ing. lie will probably locate for while in
Minnesota lie Is young gentleman Of
good habits and principles and very popu-
lar in the social circles here lie has u host
OF friends who will wish him every success
in his future home.
Henry Woodbridge, youngest son of Hon
+. f. Woodbridge, who IL completing his
studies in Massachusetts, l. at hJm3 during
vacation.
saturday afternoon, young man 10
years OF age. who gave his name a. VIM.
Clley. drove q bay horse, with new har-
aess and light buggy. through the streets
OF our city. about four 0 clock and enieavOr
ed to find purchaser The price at which
he offered the outfit S25-was 50 much
less than it, apparent value. that the sus-
picions Of Mr.. q. G. MidIlebrook, TO whom
he attempted to sell the property, became
aroused, that it had been stolen, and calm z
IN Olhcer Scott, CIlley was arrested and tho
property taken in charge by the officer. Al
ter remaining 10 the city prison a lew hours
and finding q telegram had been sent to
Sheriff Drew, he disclosed that he had stolen
the property from the livery of Mr. White,
Of Burlington, OF whom he had hired the
pruIe Tor the OstGnslblo purpose OF dry-
ing TO Malletts Bay and return at q clock
that evening. lie had obtained the team
about one o'clock. proceeded to dsreputa
| bic house m the lower part OF tho CITY and
alter taking couple OF girls of doubtful
reputation to the Bay and back, he drove to
| feTgenne4, where ho intended to dispose Of
the property and run away lilo says 1t il
his first offence. His mother earnes her
living by washing, and no has always been
resident OF Burlington. The prisoner
seemed TO take things cody, philosophicslly
remarkIng that II he had kept out of tho
company OF those bad gl:4 he would rot
have got INTO this fix.
WIN. Bradbury has secured luc ratiye
position IN wholesale commission hOu SC
IN Boston, anu left for that point on Mon
day last. liz many friends will wish him
abundant prosperity.
The Vergennes Machine company have
formed another set OF attachments Wheth
CT It will survive the weight of them ~ a
| question OF some moment to their outside
creditors, ct least.