Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-12-01
CHITTESDEN COUNTY.
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Rev. I. W. Gregory in company with his
sister-in-law, Hattie Wo dworth, had v.ry
narrow escape on the evening Of tho 25th
inst. They were on the way from Burning
ton to this place, and when about two mles
from home the horse took right by meeting
man on horseback, which resulted in run.
ming OIL small bridge, throwing out the &C.
cupants Of the wagon, aud smashing it up
somewhat. Fortunately, neither Of the per.
sons, or horse we've Injured
ESSEX Junction.
Died at Sweetland, California, oct. End.
1889, Willie 5. Sinclair, formerly OF Essex,
seventh son OF George Sinclair, a 1cd % Y, ars.
The California Press lays concerning thus sad
event; willie 5. Siuchir died sunday
evening after an illness OF about 90 dn,s.
Mr.. Sinclair was recently mar ied to Miss
Nate kyle Of S"cc hnd Cal, uhd his death
i deeply incurred by the whole curnmuni-
W lie was n young man of excellent
hablts ana won many iiicnds"
Over one mile Of new side track has re-
Gently been bu 1t here
Will File cher, who went '.C California about
one year ago, has returned
Miss Nelic Richard. on Of Eat Saginaw
Mich. is spcudiug Winter with hcr graud.
father, Mr. + Hunt
Miss Hattie Wilson with her m ther has
gone 10 johnson to spend The Winter
The house of Carlos B.ilows. together with
consi'lcraD G hOuslold eirtct., was acstroyrd
hy fire Saturday. Insurance $40. which
has been promptly paid by I. ). Peck.
Jericho.
On Monday evening Nov. -. EVANGELIST
f. A. Whittier delivered his closing srrmon,
at Jericho Corner. It was the last Of very
Interesting and forcibe series of d scomses
whlch have he'd the close attention If every
nearer, through ut. The searching na,ure
OF these sermons and their rover Is indlcat
cd by the deep impr, ssiln lett upon all
minds. Between forty and ftty havo test.
fled II renewal Of hope, or to thc power of
regcnera'nI grace, the great mi rity bling
new converts. Brother WhiitiDr pocs to
Jericho Centre attende by the prayers and
best wishes Of all Christians Extra meetings
are still held here.
Richmond.
On Thursday the IL h inst. the relatives of
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Jones to the number
Of sJme fifty, visited them at their home in
Richmond, it being the 90 Ia anniversary Of
their marriage Many elegant aud useful
presents were left with them After partak.
Ing oil hounliul supper which the friends
hud thoughtinily provited, at late hour
they LETT Tor their ifoln, 5, all feeling that it
had been well for them tu surprise their much
respected and generous fiicuGs.
Water is getting very low for this season OF
the year.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. NJ. II. Ferguson have Just
returned home from three mouths visit
West. where they visited over forty fnniucs
and in SIX different States
Last Friday night at the choir rehers al for
The Congregational church, Hattie Miller,
recently married. to Ed Chambers and lead.
ing singer Tor several Yeas past in the
church, was made the reciI int Of numerous
useful presents, among which were II stone
china set of dishes, $50 pccts aud a glass
set furnished by Hilton & stephens, two
linen table SPREADS, Numerous towels, nap
kius. etc furn shed by L. T, Jacobs, dozen
silver plated knives unl forks, onrd,znt,a,
half dozen large and four dessert 50, ous
sugar shovel and butter knife ordered from
Boston. The money t. prov dc these goo ds
was furnished by the frlcuGs aud atteuu ants
OF the church, wishing to manifest In some
tangible manner tieir apprcoihion Of her ser.
vices in the choir.
Prof. Tn mpson Of Burlington, vii meet
private class Of singers, next We, sday
night a. The vc.tIy Of tie Universal churcD,
where class OF twenty-five have alrcnd, en-.
gagged to attend,
Mr. William Leonard, after residence in
Texas OF about ten years. has returned and
will carry on the farm OF Mrs. Gen Smith
the coming year lie left son In Texas 10
look alter his affairs IN hat State where he
has been extensively engaged in Sheet rals NJ
lie tells some good sores OF Southern
lite
Mr. Abner j. Hoae la; rented the farm OF
100 acres, owned by the late Rlius Patrick.
tor $50 IA year.
Daie Patrick. 2d has made this seas On in
euly-four da, 3 about one th,u.and b4rre,s
OF cidur--an average OF ioIy-s.x barrels per
day. He tinsher. asst Week.
Mr.. Edsen Dcrousic, our geutlemauy and
efficient telegraph operator, has gnn 10 De-
truit, Mich. FL. matte ntunv f,leuds hire,
who are sorry 10 have him leave Town.
About five tons of Thanksgiving turkey.
Were sent to b 'stou l,t week.
Death has again been busy in our midst.
Mrs. Orran Murray was buried last week uf-
ter short illness. Lust Saturday Mr.. Fl sha
w. llarku,ss died OF Consumpt or. lie
leaves large family who have The Sympathy
OF the whole community.
\ miss is said to be as god as a mile, hut
il comes Little too close when a h ayily
loalcd pistol is turned lose in a crowded
school room, and as this is the second ci-
dent with the same weapon, ii is wisely sug-
gestcd that the reverend parent look up his
sons firearms and put them where they will
not endanger life.
Mr.. J. b Watson of Toronto has lecture
in the Advent chapel TO full house thee
evenings His talks iucudeia great variety
of subjects aud were very Interesting.