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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-02
1879.

TIE LOCAL RECORD OF THE pYIHG YEAg.
The year 1879 was not been particularly
eventful one, locally, and its record is very
clean one. We have had to chronicle no
great crimes, no extensive conhagrations. no
heavy business revcrses and if it is true that
Happy are the people whose annals are
barren,' our community has been happy
one, the past year There has been great
and notable improvement in business, and
not only our great manufacturing industries
but our wholesale concerns, retail establish
ments and tradesmen and artisans Of every
class have felt its impulse. Not for y,..s has
the new wears outlook been so favor ,bic as
At present. and there is every prosl,.- ct that
the revival OF trade is something per..anen
In building much more has been drie than
for many seasons past and this, the est in
,;o,,;o,, -, ra,-;,;,r t,,la and r.. trning
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-02

Julius Caesar. at the time the calendar
was reformed and first arranged upon q
proper basis, gave TO the month Of Janu-
airy 81 days the next month 30 DAYS, and
SO on. alternating through the whole num-
Der, when the deficit found in December
was supplied by taking two days from the
second month, and giving to this month
the extra day in leap years. This ar
rangement gave to January, March, May,
July, September and November 81 DAYS
each, and to April, June, August, Octo-
Der and December 30 days each and to
February 80. This continued until Au-
gustus Caesar, for whom tie mouth of
August had been named, friyolously de
termined that his month should not be
less than the month of julius Caesar
duly, and, therefore. added one day to
the month of August, which was, prob..-
bly,, taken from the month which followed,
September; and this action had the effect
to dcrange the system of his predecessor
by increasing the number of months with
81 days to seven, and making the arrange
ment rs it now stands, being altogether
arbitrary. The only case in which any
one month has the same number of DAYS
rs lis previous month is the month of
August, caused by the order Of Augustus
This is n concise history of the calen-
dar, now adopted by most Christian Ia
tons, under which the new year COM
mences to-day 1t recognizes the order of
the universe by the adoption Of the solar
system approximating as nearly as pos
siblc to the lunar system, and also the
coming of Christ upon the earth as the
Savior of mankind; and it seems as if no
further changes will ever become neces-
sary The reform established by Pope
Gregory YVES adopted by France, Italy.
Spain, Denmark, Holland. Flanders, and
Portugal, in 1882; Germany two years
later; Switzerland and Hungary, i'll 1888
and 1911, and by England in 1912, by
leaving out II days, making the 3D. Of
September the 18th of that month. In
Russia, Greece, and throughout the East,
the old style is still retained, with differ
rncS now of l2days
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-02

Total for year ISIS. ey2 ie9 l53
The fire record In 1878, there were eight
fires, causing an aggregate loss of Sos
In 1879 there were only five, causing total
loss of about $1,000 The fires and alarms
were as follows: January 18th, barn belong
ing TO Lawrence Barnes January 25th, chin
ney burned out; May 18th, Eugene Good
rich's house Insurance paid, $1,000; June
26th, fire at Jerry Lees blacksmith shop :;
July 9th, false alarm; August 9Th, James
Callihan's house Insurance paid, S26622) /;
August 10Th, VI. L. Kelsey's house (insur-
ance paid, $4,000; October 18th, false
alarm; October 18th, burning out of a Chin
ney November Sth. false alarm.
For TIE stcret soci,ti,s the year has been a
rather notable one, the Odd Fellows having
received and entertained large delegation
of the fraternity from Portland, Maine, while
the Masons were visited by Communicates
from Troy, Saratoga and Brooklyn. Both of
these events were exceptionally pleasant and
and in both not only did the
of the two orders deserve well of
their visiting friends but the city maintained
its ancient reputation for free hearted hos
pitality.
Such are some of the salient points in the
record of the dying year
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-02
New Ork Provision Market.

NEW YORK. Dec. 80.
COTTON-The market to-day Is quoted ~ belug
l-lG lower and closing steady. Sales OF SO bales
Mlddnng uilald2at IL u
heavy Ut loal5 cents lower. Receipts
Of 10000 barrels. Sales OF 1900 barrels.
western AT S 60a5 IS common 10 good rxtra west
ern and state at oOa9 % good 10 choice extra do
at 3oSs so; common TO choice white wheat
western extra al 5O,ai 90; fancy while wheat
western extra at OJts %; common 10 good extra
ohlo AT 20rf1 IS: comion 10 choice extra 81 LGus
ai 6 l5a 30
RYE FLOCR,-The market I. pun,ri IA. h,.iu,,
steady n 30,a5 Is.
corn MEAL,-1he market Is quoted ms being
WHEAI.Thc market rrm for spring winter dali
AMI heavy. Receipts OF 5s,Ooo bushels Sales OF ~
900 bushels; No Milwaukee, ~: No. = Red
% 1el 5St. ; No. White, sIsri S.
Ky - The market Is quoted as being steady
AT -.
BARLEY Market IL quoted ~ being irm cal
BARLEY MALT-'rhe market quoted ~ being
steady State 90.
cokN-Ihe market is staEc. lower AMI quiet
Receipts Of liUOJJ bushels sales OF ~ Cun hush .
ungraied AT tlSGIs steamer at 6sl a6I: No :,
at Jt.,aGI
oA1's-rhe market to-day Is quoted AS being
stronger aud quiet Receipts of Il 900 bushels sales
white state nj 52abJ
Hay = The market is quoted as being nrm
IlOfS The market Is quoted NJ unchanged
aud dull. New YORK state quoted ~ being at
.uutID 80
totfEE-T The make, Is quoted asheing quiet.
Rio at l!,ali,..
ST GAk-the market nrm al gS.dfI0is for refined A;
H'ai,iiih a Al 9s%sA grGauatcd at . .ct9t, +;
powdered Al 9'sd3A crushed at grami1
NoLiSSES the market Is quuie ~ being firm ::
New Orleans at J5,SIG
III, II - THE market IL quoted AZ hring ,iull
Carolina eot ! a y; Louisiana ut GSm6r.
fElHoll.l The market Is quoted - being
.iull crude IN barrels nj 1i.ss'; reGned al 8 e.
asked
TAlloW. Tho marked - quoted aS beiug
steady +; sales o. ta@',Cno at 6 sall-i6
frlEruLS-lne market Is quoted as being
quiet. Peach blows l IS q, 200; Early Rose nj
25ial o. ; peerless - q 1 j.
EGGS - The market IL quoted ~ being firm
AZ 2ad25.
FORK The market ls quoted AS being lower
and more active: mess at - 62k.,.s IL Is
NEEf - III" market is quoted ~ being ,t.lJy.
extra mess a. II n1t II 81. Cut meats are u,Iitr
Miiiles unchanged: long clear a. q. short do Al
sc.
LARD 80 The raarL.t Is quoted "a being ca ser
at 800, 81.
Bi'rrElt-The market il quoted ~ being nr,u
state at lIaJ,
CHEESE The market is quoted US being firm
state NJ y.,iJc.
LINSEEp The market is quoted as being dull
and nominal nj , BY
WHlSkEi-Lower Is offered.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-02
THE SUN FOR 1880.

So
rus SuS Will zeal with the events Of the year l5-o
IN its own fashion, now pretty well Understood BY
everybody. from January 10 December 81 II VIII
he conducted a. "A newspaper, written in the Eng
llsh language. and pFinte! Tor the people.
As a newspaper THE Sun believes IN getting all
inc news OF the world promptly, and presenting IL
IN the most intelllgihe snape-the shape that will
enable HIS readers TO Keep well abreast of the age
with the least GiproductIvc expenditure of time.
The greatest interest 10 the greatest number-that
Ii the law controlling It's dally makeup. 1t now has
circulation very much larger than that Of any
DINER American newspaper, ami enjoys AL income
which u s a. All Times prepared to spend literally
Tor the behent OF Us readers. People of all con
dltlons or NE AMI AL ways OF thinking buy and
read The SIS; ans they all derive satisfaction
OF some s9fi from II? Columns for they Keep on
buylhs anu reaiih2 H.
In lts comments on men and affairs, Tue sCS be-
heSes that tic only guide OF policy should be CON-
mon sense, inspired hy genuine American princi-
pies anu backed hy hoaestN oil purpose For this
reason II IS anu VIII continue to be, absolutely in
dependeht OF party class clique, organization or in
terest " IS Tor AL hui OF none IL VIII continue to
praise wat Is good and reroba'e what IS evil taking
care that lis language i 10 the point and plain be-
yohd inc po5siblllty OF being misunderstood II Is
uhinhuehceu ny motives thai 10 not appear on the
surface mas 10 opinions 10 sell, save those which
may be had by any purchaser for two cents. II
hates injustice and ri;cdty even more than hstes
uhuecessuIt Wotus- IL aohots ifanns pltie. Tools,
anu uepiores hinohlpooiS OF every species IL Will
continue throughout me wear loso 10 ehastlse the
uts' Si1'- hsIt ~ tAe second anu discountenance
me lhir'i- Al hohe7t men. WIN honest convlc-
uohS whether SOUND OF mistaken, are It's lriends-
Ana IhE 81 y makes no bones OF telling the truth
70 US lrleds anu aaout rs friends whenever occs-
sion arises ior plaln speaking
II, h sc arr lhe P',lcipieS upon "hich HE Sun
" ~ ~ nc seu uGllne li't year 70 come
Ihe wear IsSo VIII ne one IN WHICH no patriotic
Anlrrrhh can dHuri 70 close MS eyes 10 public AZ
lafs- u Is nnposs!he 10 rXa@yeraie the iinpor-
tdhSe oi tle PolISdl events Whlch II mas IN store,
or the necessiy OF resoluie vigilance on the part Of
every rluzeh VINO dtStres 10 preserve me Govern
meht .nn tue iouiuets gave US Inc debates and
acts OF Congress the uitetances Of the press, the
earlls contests o. the i1epuoean anu Democratic
pat'le, ~" nsais e,lual IN st.ehgih throughout
the country inc varying unit OF publlc sentiment,
VIII al bear drecty anu effectively upon tho
sIiouItn rresuel'ial eieclon, 10 oe heid IN
NoVemner. four wears ago next November, the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-02

The BosToy FIRE.-We are glad 10 learn
that the loss of Houghton, Osgood Il Co,
by the great fire of Sunday, is not as serious
as at first reported. Their stereotype plates
and sheet stock are at the Riverside Press in
Cambridge, and their standard publications
will be at once reprinted. The loss of
lloughton, Osgood & Co. and the IIeliotype
Company will probably not exceed $50, 900,
of which Ii. o. & Co. lose 100000. The
insurance is about 500, 900, shared in about
the same proportion by the two concerns as
the loss. Rice, Kendall & Co. paper deal
ers, estimate their loss at $50, 600, on which
there is an insurance of $4,000. The loss
of Rand, Avery & Co, printers, is S55, 900,
fully insured. The total insurance largely
exceeds the total loss, and is divided among
a large number of companies so that no one
is seriously crippled. The fire burned all
day Monday in the ruins of the buildings
destroyed Sunday night
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-02

EXPOSITION or 1sIG-E4ndering through the
United States section OF this tGly wonderful Exhi-
bltion. hyFerOrnamented and over-dsplayel rs the
most OF II Is, came upon an elegant glass case
whose moiesly was the more conspicuous from its
neighbors finery, surmounted by the motto Di9nis
Pr@nta, and displaying, in neat packages, the med
icll preparations of the house of DE- j. G. AVER
& Co.. Lowell, Mass
was aware OF the worldwide reputation of this
eminent firm, FOR the character and quality of their
goods, and remember well their agents in London
Messrs. NEwBEERY, in 81. PaulS Churchyarj. Hav-
ing leisure hour. | determined 70 examine the
contents OF th!N case ,ngSelf. and was surprised
TO see tAc-'lel;tLte perfection 10 which they have
brought their household remedies. Twas chagrinei
al The reflection that, while we have Il, home the
most sAiifu and prr-e!ninenily the best physicians
IN the world. these Yankee doctors distance US So
lar IN the line of popular medicines for family use
lhey nave the sharpness 10 take advantage Of the
hlgh scientific discoveries among US and make
pills and potions as palstable as they are salutary
was told b, leading druggist In Philadelphia
thai DIR. AYERS mandatory was the largest In
America, giving empioyments 10 hundreds. must
go TO Lowell and see ii, on my way home corres-
poH'taee Gf the London (Eag.) Telegraph.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-02

To The Editor Of the Free Press AMI Times:
In your notice of the premiums awarded
at the International Fair occur two or three
errors unimportant, perhaps The Messrs.
Douglas who drew prizes are on the books
Of the association Prank f. Douglas Il Son,
Shorcham." Judge Parks's premium was for
prints. My recollection is that it was second.
The prize for fancy butter, which you say
was divided between him and Thomas Ma
son, was ON the same butter. The butter
belonged to Judge Parks, but was entered
in the name of Mrs. Thomas Mason and
Judge Parks, Mrs. Mason being his slaughter,
who arranged il. O. :. b.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-02

BCRINGToS Al THE DAIRY FAIR.-One
of the finest displays at the International
Dairy Fair was that made by the Ferguson
Manufacturing Company OF this city. They
occupied two large alcoves with their Bureau
Creameries and also exhibited model butter
factory, and churn Of new ami improved
construction. They received three interna-
tional diplomas. and what was of even more
importance made a large number of sales TO
some Of the most expert dairymcn in the
country. We notice many Of the agric,l-
tural papers are speaking in the highest terms
of this apparatus. The company expect to
employ II large number OF hands the coming
season, and their business will be- II valu-
able addition to our manufacturing
interests. Messrs. Wells, Richardson i Co.
made as usual a handsome display Of their
well-known perfected butter color, and again
received the highest award after the mos,
thorough comparative tests with the eight
other entries in the same class Their color
was used in the test Cummings made each
day and was highly commended by all who
saw it Wells, Richardson & Co also sent
an assortment Of the color 10 the October
Dairy Show at London. After the show it
was distributed TO leading dairymen in Eng
land and on the continent, and the result is
that they already are having demand, and
are this week shipping large quantity to
England, and expect soon TO send 10 Holland
aud Denmark for which countries they have
already appointed an agent.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-02

Oy Friday the Goth inst, Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Brewster Of Huntington celebrated
their silver wedding. 4 large number of
the relatives of Mrs. Brewster were present
from this city, ST. Adams, Richmond, Wa
terbury, Waitstield and Huntington After
the company had assembled and extended
their greetings and congratulations to them,
they were invited into their parlors, where
Geo. Z. Johnson, Esq, in few appropriate
remarks, in behalf of the many relatives
present, and those absent, presented TO them
several elegant and useful pieces of silver, as
a slight token of the love and esteem in
which they are held. The articles, in part,
of sn elegant castor, cake basket,
pickle dish, spoon holder, desert spoons. tea
spoons, and others of less value, which
were received by Mr. and Mrs. Brewster in
u few well-chosen words of acceptance. At
ter partaking OF a fine dinner, which had in
the meantime been prepared by them for
their guests, and 4 few hours spent in social
enjoyment, the company dispersed, all wish
ing Mr.. and Mrs. Brewster yet many long
years OF welded life, and that they might
live TO celebrate their golden wedding.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-02
Vermont Deirymen's Association.

ELEVENTH wIETEE MEETING AT BRASDON,
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, January
81 80 1850.
Approaching the growing interest in
the work OF the association as in
Dictated by the recent accession to its mem
bcrship and the necessity for renewed efforts
on the part Of Vermont dairymen on account
of the depression in the markets, and the az
gressive competition with which they have
TO contend, it is earnestly hoped that we
may be able to make this meeting not only
interesting, but profitable 10 all who may at
tend
Such aids as in our Judgment the neces
sties Of the times demand will he secured in
the conducting of the meeting.
The usual railroad courtesics will be- cx
tended
Correspondence is invited
o. $. Bliss, Secretary.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-02

golden WEDDING. worthy towns
man. j. II. Walton, and his estimablc wife,
celebrated on the 2Sth inst, the fftieth an
niversary of their marriage. A pleasant gath
ering of their children and friends assembled
on the occasion to give them their greetings
and congratulations which were accompanied
by u number of suitable presents. Mr.. Wal
ton has spent forty-six of the fifty years of
his married life in Burlington, havingleft ''the
old country" in 1884 Though time has left
his traces upon him, he has not been sadded
with any disabling infirmity. He is still able
to buckle to work; and while he has had his
bits of good and bad luck, he is able 10 say
that his lines have fallen in pleasant places.
Having bridled this community for nearly
half 4 century, it was fitting that he should
have a golden bridal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-02

MARY FLETCHER HosPIrAL.-The direc-
tors of the Mary Fletcher Hospital, at their
last meeting, appointed the medical and
surgical staff for the year, as follows:
Consulting Physicians-Dr. Walter Car
pentor. DIR. A F. A King, DIR. c. l.. Allen
DIR. 5. Putnam, DR.. o. +. Fassett, DR.. \. T.
Woodward.
Consulting Surgeons-Dr. s. W. Thayer,
DIR. Henry James, DR.. ]. l.. Little. DR.. III.
d. 1Iolton, DIR. S. J. Allen, DIR. NJ Gold
smith.
Attending Physicians DR. ii. II. At
water, DR.. A. p. Grinncll, DR.. l.. +. Bur
dick, DR.. J. II. Richardson.
Attending surgeons - Dr. W. B. Lund,
DIR. p J. Kent, DR.. J. q. Champion, DIR.
l.. NJ. Bingham.
The Medical and Surgical staff hold u
meeting for organization on Monday, Janu-
ary ), at o'clock in the afternoon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-02
CHARLOTTE. Sharp winter wea

CHARLOTTE Sharp winter weather and
good seignIng.
a concert exercise and Christmas tree nj
the Congregational churcI- Everything passed OIL
nicely.
Arrangements have been made for change
IN the position of the rhOIr the Congregational
church. Instead Of singing IA the gallery they Will
occupy raised platform IN the northeast corner
below. The church and society are 10 have "A fine
organ, the gift Of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Mcneil. 1t
Will be splendid instrument. made by the Boston
organ Company. The company is represented here
by Mr.. Z. B. Lyon.
Ilay-prcssing business good and rye straw
ten dollars ton, make things rather lively.
Mrs. William Read will spend the Winter
IN the West.
Mrs. ID. VI. Dart was buried on Thursday
Of last week She had been in feeble health for
years.
Mrs. Capt. Barker, who has been seriously
III, Is much better
.. IL. Alexander is fast ginning reputation
as successful grower Of seedlings AMI grains He
y systematic and careful.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-02
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-02

ApAMs.-Peacefully fell asleep. Dec 22nd, y, the
residence OF her son-in-law, Benz H. Dewey. Brook
lyn, l. l., Mrs. Olivia VI. Adams, in the END yea!
Of her age
TyLER.-ln this city, Thursday, Dec 25tl, 1879
Florence C., infant daughter Of W. A. aud Carrie
l.. Tyler, aged month and Il days
DuRAST.-ln Ferrisburgh, Christmas day, oil
consumption. Eliza, widow OF the late Lewis
Durant, age, 50 wears.
MARks.-ln this city, Dee. 29th. is39 Jennie
Marks, daughter OF John II. and Sarah Marks, age,
! year aa months.
FitSERY.-ln Richmond, Dec. -, 1873, OF pneu-
mona, Mrs. catherine Flanery, aged Il years.
MosELky.-ln Essex Centre. Dec. 18TH. 1879. OF
dropsy, Miss Thoodocia A. MOselry aged So wears.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-02

The Burlington FREE PEgss is for this
section of the State the only Vermont daily
paper that reaches us with news ahead of the
city papers. 1t is carefully conducted, gives
Vermont news with fullness and is candid
and generally correct in its editorial views
The next year will be one in which folks
will want to get State as we'll as National
news early and tine FREE Press gives the
earliest chance N0atpelier Fireman.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-02

We were shown the other day by City
Clerk Root 4 notable Autographed curio-
sity in the shape Of Bible miles Cover
dale'g translation) printed in 1905 two years
after James l. s accession to the throne Of
England. 1t is printed wholly in black let
ter contains Sternhold and Hopliins's met
rical version Of the psalms, with some
curious old music (only half and whole
notes being used, and they being diamond
shaped, instead Of round, as nj presenl) +;
and is altogether a rare and interesting old
book. A notable translation land that which
gives il its familiar name Of the "Brceches
Bible is that Of Genesis iii;7 g." And
they sewed tig leaves, together and made
themselves breeches."
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-02

ST. ALBASs Butter MARKET, Dec. 30
The market was very thinly attended, and
receipts and shipments were very light-not
enough business.to make quotations Win
ter butter brought IS to % cents per pound,
and no fall butter was offered.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-02

Christmas was very generally
observed as holiday. Midnight mass was Oh
bttVed NJ The Catholic church, and quite number
Oh our eilizens had family Christmas trees, among
mem being Dr. T. A. Green, Vim. u. Hall Esq, aud
Salmon Green, Esq
ID. z. Burleigh of Waterbury, recently
burned out, has bought out the stock OF hardware
goods OF Place Young IN Barnums Block aud has
taken possession Of the same Mr. Eurleigh "a r.
ported TO be a live business man