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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-23

INSPECTION OF THE ADDISON RAILROAD
Hon. d. p. Webster, State Railroad Com
missioner, has made an inspection of the
Addison railroad, accompanied by Governor
Smith, General Superintendent Hobart, Mr..
Foss, superintendent of motive power, b. b.
Smalley, Hon. Jed p. Clark, Superintendent
Burdctt, States Attorney Slade and others.
The party were met at Shoreham by the Sc
lcctmen of that town. A special inspection
was made Of the scene Of the recent terrible
accident The commissioner. as well as the
selectmen of Shoreham and the railroad Off
cials, were agreeaby surprised to find the
ties and iron in so good condition. In some
places the bed was too narrow, but in no
place was the iron or ties found in an unsafe
condition. There has been placed on the
road, in the last three years 1000 new ties.
Gov. Smith held short conference with
some Of the prominent citizens of Orwell,
who one and all expressed satisfaction at the
course he and the officials had taken, The
governor promised that in the Spring the road
should be thoroughly ballasted, and any de-
fectivc ties replaced
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-23
FIRE DEPARTMENT.

The appropriation for this department was
$1,000 and the expenses Gncluding rents and
repairs on buildings and 81 200 charged for
water only S2,9l1.35, or 81 ,S6S.53 less
than in 1878, while the current expenses
were $3.50 20 less than in that year, There
are 4, 200 feet of hose belonging 10 the dcpart-
ment, all in good condition save that
belonging to the Howard and Barnes com
panies for whom the purchase of new hose
is recommended The Chief Engineer also
urges the lesirability of adopting the auto
matte tire-aarm system, which he says will
not cost more than three thousand dollars.
Mr.. Drew praises. as well he may, the
promptncss and efficiency of our tiremen
and we may add that those qualities of the
department begin with its competent chief
and his very able assistants.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-23

MCgDER Al WHLsBOno PoINT.-A murder
was committed on the premises of the Lake
Champlain Blue stone Company at Wills
boro Point, the other day, under the follow
ing circumstances: Two stone-cutters,
Richard McElligott and Philies Desarmo
drank cider in the formers house until they
became crazy drunk and began to fight.
McElligott's wife interfered, ordered De
sarmo to leave and he ran away home Ne
Elligott seized his loaded gun and followed
his wife out of doors, she escaping around
the house out of sight, whereupon he turned
and shot Paul Shappy, a quarryman, through
n window as be and his wife stood looking
AT the aiTray from their rooms in a part Of
The same house The charge was shot and
LODGED in his stomach and right breast. He
lived hut about 80 minutes. His wife was
slightly wounded McEllgolt was arrested
ana committed to jail. oha?ry leaves a wife
and figc children in the towns charge Nc
EIligott has d wife and four children.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-23

SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL SESSION OF TIE GRAND
LODGE.
lRepolted Tor the Free Press and Timesl
WEST RANDOLPH VT, Jan. 81, 1880.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-23

The FREE Press ASSOCIATION has for the
third consecutive year been awarded the
printing of the annual city report oil the
City of Burlington, for theneatness and acen-
racy of its work, promptness ofdelivery and
cheapncss of rates. Our neighboring towns
whose officers realize the advantage of print
cd reports will do well to obtain bids on this
class of work from the FREE Press before
giving their orders
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-23

A Boom IN InoN-TnE PRICE RI SING. -
The iron manufacturers hold their annual
meeting next month, and in the meantime
the price of iron is steadily advancing and
there is corresponding increase in the
prices of stoves and other products. Iron
that was quoted at SIT and SIS per ton last
Spring is now selling for $40 at Pittsburg.
The largest New York dealers refuse 10 sell,
until they are evened up on their orders,
which will take until late in the Spring.
Those who contemplate purchasing stoves OF
having iron work made should not hesitate in
giving their orders.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-23

How SENATOR MORRILL, Is REGARDED AT
WASHINGTON At last, after weeks of pa
tient waiting, the ilood-gate of Senatorial
eloquence has been raised, and Senator Nor
rill of Vermont has commenced the debate
on financial topics can say when it will
be ended. The Senator from Vermont looks
more and more like Charles Sumner as he
advances in years likeness is very strik-
ing and like the great Massachusetts Sena-
tor he never speaks without careful prepara-
ton. His speech embodied vast amount
of information on the pending question, and
ii will he read by financiers everywhere with
great profit. 1t is rrlmorcd that Mr. Morrill,
will also speak on the legal tender resolution
of Mr.. Bayard, subject with which he is
thoroughly acquainted lie is one of those
have passed years here and yet preserved an
unsullied reputation, and in his daily life,
public and private, there is that gentleman
illness of manner which we are accustomed
to ascrbe to the " old school" of statesmen
60 Perley" IN Boston Journal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-23
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-23

How THE FAIEBASksEs BIuD CHUEoH.
The North Congregational church is II
plain square wuodcn structure, and was
built 10 years ago. The Fairbanks family
are members in this church of long standing.
Some two years ago II leading member of
this family concluded that the society needed
n new church cdiicc. and, therefore, drew
up II subscription paper ON which they sever
ally signed liberal amount for the purpose
of erecting n new church. After all the
members Of the society had contributed To
the extent of their means, the result showed
a cash subscription amounting To SI0, 900.
The Fairbanks family then took the con
tract themselves 10 build II church of costly
and substantial character. The cdificc is
now nearing completion, and it is safe 10 cs-
innate that the cost Of the church when fin
ishcd will approximate SS0,o0o No one
outside the mimIiiccni contractors Will he
called upon Ia meet the additional cNpcndi-
turc The church is built Of Isle La Mott
granite, and is II very elaborate and spacious
affair The style of architecture is Gothic,
and il is the intention to have it ready for
occupancy early in the fall. When complrt-
ed il will bc one Of the finest churches in the
State The old church will probably he
made over into public hall when vacated
by the church society. 81 JJhHsjHry Cor.
B0S'on Jv,uHai
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-23

Olson County Sabbath School Association
held its annual meeting and first convention
for the year at the Methodist church in Mid
dlebury, on Wednesday, January 14th. A
large number were in attendance. Officers
were elected as follows: President, F. A.
Bond, Middlebury secretary, j. W. Lovett,
Middlebury treasurer, George L. Marshall
Middehury (, business committee, NJ. b. vii
hanson, Cornwall; W. G. Langworthy,
Deacon J. b. Benedict, Middlebury Re
ports were heard from numerous schools in
the county; they all showed an increasing
interest in Sabbath-school work The society
voted to become auxiliary TO the State Sab
bath school Association. Miss Townsley
conducted the evening services.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-23

\ New Form OF AN OLD SwISDLE.
old note swindle by which farmers are in
duccd to sign their names to blank certifi-
Gates which afterwards turn out to be prom
ises to pay" has developed in a new form
styled census taking. The swindler presents
himself at the farmers residence with blanks
for statistics of the farm. Between the la
bles and the foot of the page, where the
farmer signs his name attesting the state
ment, is blank space, whose existance is
accounted for as airording room for miscel-
laneous information, and the unsuspecting
tiller of the soil readily signs this document,
not thinking that diabolical scheme to rob
him1urks under the cloak of this apparently
official inquiry" In month the farmer
receives notice from a neighboring bank that
his note Of $50 is due lie knows nothing
of the note, but investigation shows the
census takcr" has filled in the blank with a
promise TO pay" which, being in the hands
of an innocent holder, must be paid by the
unluckv dupe
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-23

Warmers safe Kidney and Liver Cure Will posi-
lively cure Bright's Disease and Diabetes; and it is
guaranteed that it Will also 90 per cent of all
other kidney Iiscascs,9j per cent of all liver diseases
and will help in every case without injury 10 the
system, when taken according to directions, and
the sum of $1,000 will be paid 10 any person who
can prove that 1t has failed 10 do this.-H H.
Wd6nsr Il 60. Jan -. 1T, TIL, SSwsw
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-23

You cant afford to laugh. dear girls.
Unless your teeth are white ~ pearls
Unless your mouth is pink md sweet,
And your two lips in rOsehuds meet;
And you cannot supply this want,
Hut through the use OF SoZoDONTi
1 L l Nj 1,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-23

ST. ALBAN5 BUTTER MARKET, Jan. 90
The attendance was fair, receipts light, mar
ket more active and butter in good demand.
Winter butter sold at IS TO % cents per
pound; fancy lots al a HIGHER price.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-23

The prejudice oi many in favoro the old methods
of treatment is vanishing before the accumulated
evidence in favor of Warmers safe Kidney and
Liver Cure. Jan -. III, Tn SSw2w
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-23

MUSICAL CoNvESTIoSs.-The third annual
convention of the St. Johnsbury Choral
Union will be held the first week of Feb
ruary, beginning Tuesday the Sd. Carl Ter
RAIN will conduct the convention. Mrs.
Martha Dana Shepard will be the pianist,
Miss Whinnery the soprano, Mr.. Fessenden
tenor, Mr.. Clarence E. Hay bass, and Miss
May Bryant the contralto soloist. The
orchestra will be composed of local talent.
The music to be used will consist of selec-
tions from Elijah" the Messiah" and
'Stabat Mater Morrisville will have a
musical convention under the direction of
Prof II. 5. Perkins of Chicago, from Jan.
% to so. Paul's orchestra, with Mrs. " p
Leach for soprano, Miss II. A Hale as solo
pianist and Mr. Parker Leach for baritone,
will form the attractions. Newport will
join in these festivals of song on the Goth,
2lst and pod of January
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-23

The Portland and Ogdensburg Railroad
New Hampshire Division meeting was
held Tuesday. The Presidents report shows
net profit of SOC, 200 against $4,000 last
year. The old board of officers were re-
elected.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-23

CORRECTIONAL the recent term of the
Chittenden County Supreme Court, in the
case of Manning ct al. VS. Henry Green.
admir-, appealed by defendant from the
court of chancery, the decree of that court
in favor of the petitioner was affirmed
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-23

The onlN combination OF III" true Jamaica Ginger
with chnrr ar"mltir1 and French brandy. Tor
cholera, cholera mnrhus. cramps AMI plus. diit-
rhu'a and dts"ntcry, dyspepsia. naiulrncN, want e"
tone aud activity IN IN" stomach amt bowels, and
avoiding the dangers al change oi water, TOAD and
climate, Is SANrOEpH J,NNIC, GISGEK Ask fOr
S,StoHps- Jan II we'd, satSwlt
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-23

LIT OUT.-Frank Lawrence, proprietor of
the Central House in Swanton, has left
numerous creditors in the lurch, and is sup
posed to be now in Canada The Central
House has been sold TO ]. c. Babbitt Of
AllmrGh Snrings
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-23

TIRED OF LIFE.-Joseph st. Lawrence of
Swanton attempted suicide by strychnine on
Sunday forenoon, but owing to an error in
the preparation of the poison and prompt
medical aid. he still lives. He was an en-
nloye of the tannerX
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-23
NcrAniIs Exhaustion,

compound Oxygen is especially valuable where.
from any cause there exists great physical or
nervou exhaustion our Treatise will tell You all
about IT. 1t is matted free Address Drs. SrARKEy
4 PALES, lli2 Girard St. Philadelphia Pa wit
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-23

4 NEW dock is in process of construction
at the Malletts Bay marble..quarrics, and the
business Of production will be vigorously
pushed, next season.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-23

BdIiIIV' UT IIIl'I' s''t.
According TO this report the sewers now
laid are as follows: Cement pipe, 14.Sl1
feet brick, 1866; vitrificd tile. 1852 /:
stone, 1,G00-a total of IS, $50 feet, or about
five and one half miles.
Superintendent BOWS report is one Of the
clearest and most plainly arranged that eyer
came from his department, and the showing
1t makes is an excellent one. Instead of
being behind, financially, the department
enters upon the new year with money to It's
credit, and, as in the case of the other de-
partments, its affairs are in good shape.
Mr.. Dow has been a careful, economical and
able superintendent.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-23

What other preparations tail TO do Halls Hair
Remover surely accOmplishes Il renews the hair
and especially restores lis color when gray and
faded As a dressing IL is unsurpassed. making the
hair moist soft AMI glossy. The most economical
preparation ever offered its effects remain a long
time. and those who have once made trial of ii
will never use any other-.idrcrtiSer ii fHioi,
Erplouil Y Y
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-23

ASH Wednesday this year will occur on
the 18th of February and Easter on the aSth
of March
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-23
PRESCRIPTION FREE

For the speedy cure of Seminal Weakness. Loss Of
Manhood, and all disorders brought on hy in,iscri-
tion or excess. ANY druggist has the ingredients.
Address DAVIDSON 4 CO., Nassau ST, New York.
June q. '.y'lrOdAwly
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-23

HALF HORSE ASD HALF-MtS. Why were the
great Pain-rellcvingr remedies called trniIur Lin
imcnt@? LIST. Because the hybrid centaurs We're
the rcputel founders of the Healing Art. and 9'l.
Because these wonderful IinimcniS are equally
adapted TO all flesh bone and muscle ailments Of
Man and Beast Families We'll stock owners
should have them. Jan l.w m-2rm 3p
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-23

No FAMILY should be without The Peoples Med
ical Adviser. l2 pages, sent on receipt OF - cents
by Dr. BATE, IS Park Row, New York. Advice free.
Dee %, 'deoiLwlyti am
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-23
" anfetl.


Sherman 4 Co., Marshall, Mich, want an agent
IN this county at once. al Il salary Of SEQ per
month and expenses paid. For full particulars al
dress as abOve.-Noy Il, dSwly
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-23
Wv Good Woman

IL has We nderful power en- Bowels. Liver and
kidneys! What: kIlney-WOrt; try II.
Jan lg.dkwiw
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-23

ALBANY, n. Y, has poultry show in full
blast, with over two thousand fowls and pets
on exhibition.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-23

Mr. +. G.. IIubbell of West Enosburgh
was thrown from his wagon the other even
ing, by the breaking Of an axle and sustain
ed serious injuries about the head and should
ers, but it is hoped that he will recover.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-23

DIR. WEI DE MEYERS ChTARRH CURE Is I'M
quest anably the result uf the most important dis
covery for the relief ui human suffering. since
vaccination. II is CONSTITUTIONAL REMEDY by
ahSorpion-.in absolute cure al any Stage. supplied
druggists or delivered hy ID. Il. DEWEY CO.,
Agents Ii hey St. y. Y, :or sl.jo a package.
Pamphlets with full eXpalinns and crwhclming
proofs mailed free. Jan W I'M 2im-3p
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-23

BEAUHEGNRD.-ln this city, Jan. 14th 1sS0 Sarah,
daughter OF Louis AMI EZ,la Besuregard, aged l6
years.
ALLES.-lu West Milton, Jan. 18th. May Vilette,
daughter of Arthur 4. and Laura A. Allen, aged )
years, 10 months AMI - days.
GITIETT.-At Charlotte. Jan. 10th, of pneumonia,
Miranda, wife Of u. G. Gillcit, in the Gsth year of
her age.
owAED.-ln Milton, January 18th, lss0. Ida d.
Howard. infant daughter OF Samuel and Sarah
Howard aged months and Is days.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-23

ALBUrGH. heavy gale, Saturday,
the 10th inst, blew the roof off from part
of the sheds at the NJ f. church at the Cen
tire. 1t also blew in the end of the brick
school house at the Centre, rendering it un-
fit for use for the rest of the winter. Ii was
fortunate that it happened on day when
there was no school or it might have resulted
in serious accident.
The ladies' of the NJ +. church held an
odd Times Entertainment" at the VI. T..
church, Wednesday evening, the l4thinst. As
Mrs. l.. VI. Darby was returning from this en-
tertainment she slipped as she stepped out of
the sleigh and fell, breaking her ankle >.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-23

OF this sum SO, 316.S. was cash from the
city treasurer; 1911 earnings Of city teams,
and SG97 % from all other sources
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-23
Argal Notifies.
LORENzO sroLIEY,s ESTATE.

STATE OF VERMONT. } The Honorable the
DISTRICT OF cHGTTENDES. District of Chiitenden,
To the heirs and all persons interested IN the es-
tai, OF Lorenzo Huliry, lar of Huntington, in said
district, deceased 'EkkllS':
WHEREAS. application hath been male 10 thls
court in writing by the administrator OF si estate,
praying for license and authority TO sell Inc real
estate of said deceased. Including the re'erslOh OF
the widows dover therein. for the payment OF
debts. and charges Of administration AMI settihg
forth therein the amount OF debts clue from the SAID
deceased. the charges Of administration, the
amount Of personal estate ari Ia" situation OF the
real estate.
the 18th day of February. lH>d. al the Probate
Court rooms in said. district. To hear and decide
upon said application and petiti"n. and ordered
public notice thereof To Ice given Ia all PERSONS IN
ieresied therein by publishing SAID "rdtr together
with the time and place ot hearing. three weeks
surressyely in the Burlington Free Press news
paper which circulars IN the ncighbprh"n oi those
persons intereste, IN said estate, All winch punt
cations shall be previous 10 the 'las is-ishrd LOT
hearing. .,,.
Therefore, YOU are hereby notified In appear be-
fore said court at the and place assigned then
and there in sail court. To give bonds n The law
Directs for the payment al the debts AMI charges
of administration AMI make YOUR objections I" the
granting Of such license. If YOU See cause
Given under nv han.l, at the Probate Court rooms,
this 18th day Of January lNs'
yow3w X :. TAFT. Register.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-23

THE WORK OF BIBIE DIsTRBUTIoN.-
Bible distributor who has Just canvassed
Windham county gives the following Stats
tics The number of families in the county
is 6,.22, of which 1913 were without Bible.
Of these, 1872 were Protestant families; 1S6,
4 little over one-half of the Roman Catholic
families in the county, were destitute, and Al
of those supplied. In addition TO the sup
plying of the above families. 40S single per-
sons found destitute were supplied. The
population is &c 154; about two-thrds claim
to attend church, and one-fourth the Sab
bath school; cess Bibles and Testaments
were put into circulation; 1,455 sold, and
1873 given, the latter costing the society
S329aO.
Tue Ll4UoE TRAFFIC Senator Morrill,
has introduced Il bill in the Senate for the
appointment of,a commission on the subject of
alcoholic traffic, which provides that the
President shall appoint commission of five
persons selected solely with regard to person.
al fitness and capacity for an honest impair
tial and thorough investigation, whose duty
it shall be TO investigate the alcoholic liquor
traffic, its relations to revenue and taxation
and its general economic, criminal, moral
and scientific aspects, in connection with
pauperisn, crime, social vice, public health
and the general welfare of the people. They
are also to take testimony as TO the prac-
tical results of license and prohibitory legis-
lation for the prevention of intemperance in
the States. The bill further provides that
the commissioners shall not all be advo-
Gates of prohibition or of total abstinence,
and thai they shall serve without salary,
and are required to complete their report
within two Years