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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-04-18

TAkIHG the VILLA very interesting
event took place at tse convent OF the SIS
tiers Of Mercy, Tu, lay when Miss Katie
j. Clark, daugh,er OF Mr.. p Clark, of this
city, and sister Of Mr.. c. II. Clark, cashier
OF the Burlington and Lsmoille railroad,
took the white veil of the order. The hall
of the convent was jensely crowded with
friends and spectators long before the hour
OF the ceremony. At the time appointed,
Miss Clark entered the room, clothed in
white, her dress decorated With smilax and
blossoms. anu with a wreath Of choice dow
ers over her head. Miss Jennie NJ. Bacon
following as crcss-bearer Misses Susie Far
rell and Mary McWilliam- as flwer-bearers
Gus ard elegantly, and the Sisters OF Mercy.
preceded by the Rev. Mother S.snislaus
The RI. Rev. Bishop DeGoesbrisnd celebra-
ted Mass, assisted by the Rev. Fathers 7.
Rev Thomas Lynch, V. e.. acting as mas
ter of ceremonies. After Mass the novice
took the vows. assuming the name OF Sister
Mary Francis Navier. After this she re-
tired, subsequently, coming out clothed in
the garments of the order OF Sisters of
Mercy. and the Bishop then made some
appropriate remarks, explaining the nature
of the vows Just taken by the novice. The
newly made Sister then held reception 10
the parlors Of the convent, which was
attended by host Of friends. This cere-
mony i especially interesting, since Sister
Mary Francis Aavier is the first from the
congregation Of St Mary 5 Cathedral to take
the veil OF the Sisters of Mercy. She has
already passed through a sixmonths'
noyitiate, and it will be upwards Of two
years before she assumes the black veil Of
the order
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-04-18

Ex-GJV. AsAHEL PECK's recent attack OF
pneumonia ended in dropsy of the pleural
sac. His physicians performed the custom
airy surgical operation for his relief, and re
moved some sixty ounces OF water from his
chest Since the operation (Which was per-
formed by DR.. Walter Carpenter,) Gov.
Peck has failed in strength somewhat. lie
talked too much on Tuesday and became
weariei, had restless night and was in
some pain on Wednesday but his cough is
better, and his voice clearer than before /;
and he does not himself anticipate an IN
favorable issue of his illness
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-04-18

THE coon TFMrIARs. Lodges have recent
ly been organized by IL NJ Bryant at Rut
land, Taftsville, BridgeSater and Windsor
Wallingford with twenty-five charter mem
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-04-18

Mas. EMMA MoLLoY. the temperance lee
turer, is now one of the editors of The
Morning, temperance paper published in
New York city
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-04-18

I N thu Court o. Insolvency for the State Q! Ve--
Il mont. for tho District o. ChiItcnden.
In the case @: Andrew \. BurgOyns, Ins3i, ent.
To the creditor OF s;iid ius1lyeDt debtor:
hereby give LOticc that hay, flied with said
Court. my accounts D. ass .Iee. and that on tie
&2i day o. April, a II. 1872. 1t 10 O'Clock a. ID,
will apply ;or settlement tbsreO,. ami Tor dis
charge nom all liability a. i-nec.
Dated tutiin-t5 IN said District, this 18th
day Of April, I--J
i:w3w GsORGE :. WOUDNAN. Assi.n.e.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-04-18

The investigating committee-Messrs. W
q. Veazsy, R. F. Parker and Ii. Atkins
were a: work on the books OF the Champlsin
Insurance Company, Wednesday.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-04-18
'uE Central Vermont railroad and the

The Central Vermont Railroad and the
Bennington and Rutland Railroad will give
Tree return checks to all persons paying
full fare to the session of Troy Conferences
which meets in Bennington on Wednesday,
April 231 inst. The checks will oe made
good to May LIST, but must be countersigned
by the conference secretary. Persons hold
ing mileage. combinations, free passes or
any other reduced rate tickets are not en-
titled 10 receive return certificates.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-04-18

AluuaGu.-Tne .ieigbIng - nearly gone
and the zee - failing fast H. d. Mott. Of
Rouse- Point, lost horse. cutter. buffalo.
otc through the ice the 18th instant, in
attempting to cross from the Point to this
place and Henry Mott got horse IN the
ice the morning Of the I5;h, near stony
Point while crossing from hero to Gonses
Point. Fienty Of help being near he sue
,esas1 IN getting him out. 9.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-04-18

ELLtoT.-ln ninc -burgh, April Ilth. o. PIE In .
MIA. Mr. Thomas Elliot, aged 81 years.
1sHAs.-In Williston, April lat. ls7g, Mary +
lsham. daughter Of Jairus u. and Mary +. Ishiin
aged years and months.
BAEDER.-In Aurora III. April 9TH. Of consump
ton. Jennie, only child OF =. p. and Elizabeth
Barber, aged l. years.
QUINN In this city, IN Monday, April II, 49,
Ann Eliza, youngest daughter o: Patrick and
uonora Quinn, in the 10Th year OF her age.
BESTLEY.-In South Adams, Mass. April l}in at
The residence Of his son, Eristus Bentley, formerly
Of Jericho, VT
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-04-18
R0 yAL- P P5KbEs
y BSOLUTELT PURE.

The Royal Baking Powde- IS a purr Cream o!
Tartar powder, made from pure Grape Cream Tar
tar, imported exclusively for this powder direct
from the wine district Of France An old experienced
housekeePor writes that, although she has to
pay few pennies more for tho Royal" inIs that
it goes much further AMI work. much better than
saleratus, soda. or cream Of tartar.
Rs-Most Q! the Cream Of Tartar Of commerce is
adulterlted with Alum. Terra Aba etr. Doctors
pronounce Alum most dangerous to health; it costs
but cents pound, Cream OF Tartar over 81 cents.
The Royal Baking Powder Is recommended for it.
wholesomcness by such eminent chemists Dr.
Mott, New York DR.. ;. Dana Haye- Boston. Sod
only in cans. All Grocers.
VBAkING POWDER should never be so'din
paper packages, as it becomes stale ard dcorors,e
upon exposure To tho atmosphere.
June li'dSwly 7p
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-04-18

ST. ALBANs BUTTER MLRKET, April IL
Receipts were light and market dull and
lower Batter sold at 10 to Is cents per
ID selections IL cents per Ii, with an oc-
cesionai lot at a shade higher
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-04-18

BARRE. Su gar season at last and farmers
very busy. Robins which came north
ago but soon left on account Of the cold =,
have returned, apparently to stay.
There have been several business changes
recently. Charles A. Smith. who left Still
man Wood = drug store d year ago last May,
returned last Fall and bought out DR.. A. H..
Fields drug store which Is now the proper
ty Of ChaS. \. smith a Co., DR.. Il ".
Bradley having become partner ilarring
ton a 1empletOn, butchers, arc ~ucceedcd by
e |. jackson and George " Jeilnrd- un-
der the firm name ui Jackson s. Jciiord4
Sabine 4 Morrison have dissolved, j g.
Morrison retaining the business
There was brilliant Welding at Horace
tiiold's, on wednesday evening the 7th
hl- daughter Ella beng married t. j W.
llo-mer, Of Chicago,
law su it secms IsmincGt about some
window awnings suspended from Jackman' =
Block, hi- grantar claiming violation Of
the condition Of tho deed 10 Mr. Jickman.
Judge Rc1fcll hold chancery hearing.
Monday the 7th lie has set chunccry rule
day for the last Tuesday IN May
Fifteen insolvency eases IA tins county.
the last from MuretUWn. There are several
also in Orange county, Ouis I Walker. Of
WIlliamstown and l.. u. llllotson. Of
Washington. being the latest candidates IN
the Randolph district
MIbpLEprR-. li-tor Sunday wa- ob
serFCi hero with unu-ual interest. oar
churches were decorated with "A large va
riety TT choice houso plants, and there were
appropriate exercise The religious inter
ct IN the congregational church Is On the
increase, sad meetings are being held al
I most every night during the week
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-04-18

4 LARGE number of men have been look
ing for the body Of young Granger drowned
in the Winooski river. some time since, but
thus far without success.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-04-18
VI lIttIII

CnMNINs MARyGS.-ln this city, Monday, April
18Th, at the residence OF Mrs. Leonard Marsh Is
the Rev. =. r. Atwill, First Lieut.. Albert $. Com
min 4th Regt o: Artillery L. s Army, to Mary u.
Marvin daughter o. Dir. George FCotr. OF petro't,
Mich. no Cards.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-04-18

Mas. ScoTT-SDDoNs will give reading at
the Howard Opera House, on the evening
Of April Both.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-04-18

NORTH tERRI-BuRGu The new school
house in district No. , will be Immediately
built.
The prudential committee OF district NJ.
II, wishes the many school teachers to know
that he has engaged teacher aud does not
care Tor further correspondence.
Many Of our people have raised the Gues-
ton, whether a woman can hold legitimate
ly the Clii:e Of school superintendent: also,
whether a teacher receiving a certificate
from such person, can collect her wages.
Easter Sunday wa great day at this
place. The day wa duly c0mmcmOrated at
the NJ. +. church. not only by special
services IN the evening, but by u very able
and interesting sermon by the pastor upon
the subject Of Christ Resurrection" in
the morning. The church was richly and
beautifully decorated with evergreen and
flowers. The special services consisted oil
responsive readings. also OF various recita-
tons and muse. all of which were most
entertaining.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-04-18

The Toronto I-igrG1 says Tho
Q1esn'- Own regimen: Of that city, must
20 to Montreal On the 22ad Of May, to
make sure that the Brooklyn regiment,
which has been drilling to death, do not
beat Canadians in Canada, but the Mon
trealsTs d. not see it in that light. as they
consider the Montreal volunteers second to
mons il Canada.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-04-18
Burlington and Vicinity.

A CAsTLEToS invalid HIS selected his pail
bearers, and they accept
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-04-18

THE nomination OF Henry I, Mayo, Of this
city, IS ensign. U. S. n, has Just been con-
frmsd by the Senate
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-04-18

The ice went out OF the Win0Oski, Sunday
night, and the main channel of the river
IS clear of ice above and below the falls.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-04-18

JERICHo.-Service and Holy Communion
in Calvary church. Jericho on Sunday next,
April Goth, at three and halfp. m.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-04-18

COLCHESTER The pa-l season has ne:n
one of much sickness in town. The families
of many OF our people are now afflicted.
Among these may he mentioned Mrs.
Fannie Parsons, OF Colchester BorO, who
WAS stricken with paralysis 4 few days
since. On Friday and Saturday OF las; week
she was In very critical condition she is
more than eighty years OF age and has been
4 resident Of Colchester many years. Mrs.
f Z johnson, also OF Colchester Boro, has
been suffering iuring slme months with
consumption and l. very Low indeed. Il Is
more than ten weeks since She has been
able - speak above whisper.
The FkEE Pass types were very rnfor-
tungte last week in ere or two Colchester
statements The numbering mills owned by
Robert 7. Thompson, E-q.. have not taken
wings nor have they otherwise taken that
journey to Essex but are yet in successful
operation at Colchester Centre. Mr.. K. ID.
Bliss should have been mentioned a. taking
his course of study at Essex Classical In
stitute. MIR. Herbert rhompson's in jlrios
from the accident in the numbering
mills were less severe than they
seemed at first. lie il now able
to attend 10 his business.
Many Of our roads were improving until
the snow storm o. last Saturday. which
gave US about ten inches in depth. Ii
remained about three days and now the
full benefit Of mud is with US \ year
ago at this time mos: Of the grain was
in the ground. 4 few farmers had not
finished their sowing bat the season was
nearly month earlier than this year.
The ice on Nlllett> Bay has remained firm
until within less than week and Of I'M
usual thickness, nearly two feet
Mrs. {. K. Green was successful in cap
turing q little grain thief. with aid Of
deep snow. A grey squirrel ran from the
barn into a tree near the house. Mrs.
Green observed the little fellow. 10 few
moments he ran down the tree and along
under a fence She followed with broom
and pressed him into the deep snow and
against the fence compelling him 10 surren-
der lie Is quite handsome and has evidently
lived well the past winter.
Z. II Shipman. E-q, Of Winooski Falls,
who was reelected superintendent OF schools
at the annual town nesting, rendered his
resignation and the selectmen have appoint
ed Rev. A. 5 Burton to fill the vacancy.
The seml-annCal examination of teachers Is
announced 70 be held at the school house.
in district No. |, Saturday the 10th inst.
The sugar season is quite profitable.
Many of our farmers are making much more
than usual. and many are in the business
who have seldom OF never made IT before
thls year.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-04-18

1T Is said that pretty much everything in
modern literature can be found in Shakes
peare. A. an illustration of this, a friend
hands US the following Shakespearean orig
inal OF the famous Pinafore joke Ii is from
the " Winters Tale Act l., Scene H.:
Lcontes-- = Hermione. my dear
est. thou never spOk'-t to better purpose.
HeTDnore Never
LlonfcS- Never but once.
While sundry of our exchanges have
raced the "What, never?' to the Latin.
We believe no ono has vet called attention to
this apt little dialogue from Shakespeare.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-04-18

RICHMOND MARKET, April I4-ButteT sold
As follow Far to good, II to Ia cents
choioe, Is to l6 cents; fine, l6 to Is cents.
Maple sugar sold at 6.to 10 cents per ID.
and maple syrnp at Is to SIS cents per gallon
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-04-18
ENJOY LIFE.

stop that terrible cough. and thus avoid con
sumptive'- grave. 10y taking Or. Perce's Golden
Medical Discovery. A. a cough remedy it is ur
surpassed sid by druggists. wAsat
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-04-18
TIE roi;ruurs OF NErn,,.,,

lfycu desire rosy checks and a fair complexion,
purify the b.ooi 10y tAc use o! BA vrER's MAyDR.KE
B!TTTEs. i2y1w
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-04-18

NERN0NT.-Over tSen'y years ago the
New York TriJunc (Ci Jan. %, ls56),
said
In several particulars, Vermont is the
banner State of the Union A. ine wool
producing State it is hard to beat. As
producer of real genuine men and women
-"Green Mountain Girls 1t cannot be
beaten. 1t Is ia up north, yet a. farming
State. 1t goes ahead OF most Of its Southern
neighbOrs occupying the same area. Yer
mont can support million Of people. 1t
has most healthtdl climate, and the best
Of pure water; and the country is inter
spersed with good roads, As the fashion
goes, and the people have pretty good
schools and colleges. There arc 50 many
owners of farms in Vermont sick with the
emigrant leyer-a sort of itching to move
West-that land can be bought cheap. The
only object in going West must be to get a
great domain for the price OF the happy old
homestead in Vermont In real home COM
forts the emigrant will never ind the equal
OF the home ns parts with.
This was some time before Mr.. Greeley
gave his famous advice not TO Nermonter
to SO West" Bat 1t wa all true then
and Is true still
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-04-18

MuToN-SLyFR WEDDING. About TWEEN
ty-fye of the friends OF Mr. and Mrs, |. n
Drury, Of Milton Falls. assembled at their
house, last Friday evening, to celebrate the
2jth anniversary Of their marriage. Owing
to the extreme inclemency OF the weather
1t was impossible Cor large circle of their
friends and connections from Westfotd,
Essex and WillistOn, and even from the west
part of this town. to reach the house but
those who were present had right good
time. There was no card-playing or trip
ping OF the light fantastic, bat all enjoyed
themselves in social way. There was very
fine singing, with piano accompaniment by
Misses f. p. Rugg and Bertha Rice. the
daughters of n. S. Wood, and also Willie
Rugg. At 10 o'clock as al! were assembled
in the parlor the Rev Mr. Woodward arose
and surprised the bride and groom by pre-
senting them, IN behalf of the company.
with twenty seven silver dollars, accom-
panying the presentation with some most
excellent and appropriate remarks. Mr..
Drnry, taken wholly by surprise, IVES
entirely unable to respond. and was relieved
by Mr.. f p. llorrick, who spoke for him
feelingly and well. Refreshments were then
served, comprising everything that heart
could wish ald showing that there are some
good cooks at Milton Falls. At midnight
al adjournment vas had, and the company
went hcme, each one hoping to see the
golden wedding OF their C~tmable host and
hostess
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-04-18

USDEaHILL The lecture on Sunshine
by the gennl.Df. Willis, Of Philadelphia,
50 pleased the Lnderhiii people that they
have secured a promise Of another visi; from
him. Ilewill lecture IN the Congregational
church in UhdeThill. on Thursday evening,
April 2i:h Subject PLEA for Sunny
Home" "A effort will be made to
secure an extra train u accommodate the
Essex and Jericho people, leaving Burling
ton in time u bring persons TO the lecture
and rctdrnihg Immediately after, at half
fare. T. secure this arrangement a certain
number 0! passengers must be assured ia
those towns ~ IN Burlington and persons
willing u take tickets at hal! fare are re
questei t. notify d. C. French, Of Under
hill, by mail as soon IS possible.
We are in receIp! of an anonymous let
ter whose writer complains that the Free
Pass doesn't give a sufficient degree Of
credi: to the medical profession, while, be
says, "eyery other branch of business and
siencs IS represented with it, full share
and he thinks there servesis are not fully
appreciated This, We are glad to learn
from our correspondent. as certingly not
on account Of the lack Of knowledge or
skill, fJF no place Of it, sizs can bost Of
more than you have here. The
Honorarium seems TO be bestowed upon
the counter jumper and quill driver, and
the medical student i counted the Vul-
garis, although a necessary evil. Pea,
give Honor where Honor IL due and d. no,
charge all Of the Malicords deed t. there
account All Of which is very sad
A LARGE number Of accidents have attend
cd the breaking up Of the ice bridge acros.
the ST. Lawrence, at Montreal. this year
Doe Of the sadde-t Of them took place OF
Saturday, about mile above tho Nictori'
bridge French farmer, named Lib1nte
his son and smother young man were driving
across the river on the ice when the hOr=
broke through. The two young men mad
oct t. save themselves on the ice, while tn
father with the horse and sleigh was sweep
under the leo and drowned Lsbonte .a-
yiiower OF %, with family Il grown ~
sons and daughters.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-04-18
GRAND Isle, April 10, 49,

GRAND Isle, April 10, 1879.
10 the Editor .! the Free Press ami Times.
saw in your daily Of the s:h, all error in
relation to early navigation. On ST. Pa
tricks day, 1871, sailed from Burlington
with the schooner American for Plattsburgh,
found plattsburgh Bay full of leo and went
to Grand Isle. The wind shifted west IN the
night and cleared the ice from Plattsburgh.
and on the 18Th | sailed to Plattsbursh
and the steamer A. Williams commenced
running that morning between Pittsburgh
and Burlington. That spring ! reported my
vessel at the Philipsburgh custom house, Cd
the Seth OF March-the earliest report on
record by eight days
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-04-18

Sinners and Public Speakers should use Downs
ELNIR. a it removes hoar,eaess and Increases ths
power OF the voice. 42S2s
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-04-18

SERIOUS ILLNESS OF YIcE-PREsIDEsr
WHEELER : SIsrER-Miss Fidelia Wheeler,
sister Of V.ee-Pfesiient Wheeler, is danger
ousy III. at Malone. and it j. on her account
thl; the Wee President has leit his post at
Washington
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-04-18

STATE. Tuesday. at the age of 80. Mr. Irish
was born at llinesburg, and was well known
in Burlington ard vicinity lie served in
Co. c, l2.h Regiment, Vermont Volunteers,
aud at the time OF his death was Junior
Nice-CommaudC. Of Hall Post, Ne. 80, q
a. Z at " orecster. His death was from
an Injury TO the brain, caused by a fall
about three weeks ago. lie leaves family
of vile and three children.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-04-18
IEIIf EItH TLlllI

Parsons Trr,sativs filis make New Rish
Blood lui Will completely clan % blood in the
entir, .N-tru. iu three months. ANY person who
will ,,.t trl crr f.Lt '-,tn 10 = weeks may
he r, stored o. ..I h't't, c such thing he pos
slhir Sent ti mao. iur s letter stamps. |. 5.
Juurst. q. tu-. uIa-.r. ale -mar -~-'d4wtw
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-04-18

THE PHAIR CasE-From the beginning to
one. The friends of the condemned man
have left no stone unturued to save him.
There have been many twists and turns in
the case, but running through them all
there remained unbrokcn threads of testi-
mOny connecting him with the bloody deed
Ii he suffered Justly, as is generally belley-
ed. there can be no complaint on account
of haste The Vermont authorities have
handled the affair with the most exemr-
larry caution and consideration, but when
the last ray of hope that his innocence
could be established died out. the violated
law was INDICATED and justice done.-Ai-
6any Journal.