Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-06-08

ed fatal relapse His funeral took place
Thursday morning, Rev. Mr.. Ketcham Off |
ciating The fact Of his fathers absence in |
California adds poignancy to the grief of the |
afflicted family. Charlie was a bright, |
boy, and much esteemed by all,
Herrick Stevens and ]. L. Hanley have
bought the house and lot known As the Bee
Hive, Iext to the Baptist church, Of the Ma
tional bank Of Nergennes for $500, which Is
much less than tho building cost. The build
ing was erected in the palmy days of Hayes
& Falardo for the use of the men employed
in their sash, door and blind factory. II did
not prove financial success however, and
finally passed into the hands of the bank,
under mortgage foreclosure. 1t has been
untcnanted for some time, but is now to be
thoroughly renovated, repaired and painted,
and various changes are to be made in the
interior of the building. 1t was originally
intended for twelve families, which was
much too large number for a house OF its
size but will now accommodate but four.
With June, the month of roses, come back
to early homes many OF the SONS and daugh.
tiers whom new domestic relations have cn-
ticcd TO other places. Mrs. Frank a.
Ross of Franklin Falls, N. H., youngest
daughter of Mrs. u. &. Tucker is paying
Frank is doing well IN his new location, aud
all are enjoying good health. Chas l..
Hammond of Crown Point, N. Y, with his
wife and two children are the guests of Mrs.
IIammond's father, llcrrick Stevens, Esq.
They make only n brief visit.
Vctgenncs' effect of steamers this year is
limited to the Water Lily, Captain Daniels,
running to Wcstport, N. v, daily, leaving
here at o n. m, returning at p. III. The
"Gazelle," an excursion party or picnic boat,
is in charge of Captain Samuel b. Ives We
have several private boats, and Col. Han
dcrson has fine yacht, the "Byznrct."
The Howard Opera House Orchestra, Bur
lington, is to furnish the music for the clos
ing exercises at the Vergenncs graded school,
June 49,
Blaclibirds are getting to be so Troublesome
in the corn fields, that the use of a little pow
| der and shot is regarded ms excusabc by the
| farmers.
There was n $1,000 insurance on the life OF
the late Chas. p. kimball, aged Is years,
son of G.. +. o. Kimball, in the Mass. Mu-
tual company. The policy was issued in
March last.
| The block known as the "Bec Hive" be.
low Water street, on Main, is undergoing u
general change internally.
| The Park is looking finely and the wide,
clean walks aud well trimmed trees, will
| other needed changes, indicate the presence
and work of the village improvement soci
city.
| A new street letter box is about to bt
placed at the corner of Main and Greer
streets. This will supply public want, long
felt.
1 nrus cal
The foundation of the addition to the Bap
tist church is completed and the frame work
well under way.
The Spring term Of the Graded schoo
closes Friday. There have been 17j pupil:
in attendance dnrng the term.
Bristol is to have grand celebration tn,
4th of July. A meeting is to be held Friday
evening to make arrangements for it.
Cornwall.
Mrs. A. L. Bingham still continues very
low. Her children are all with her, Datu
of Dakota and Mrs. &. A. Peck of Chicago
arriving this morning.
Curtis James started for Missouri las
week with n car load of sheep.
Prof Foster has been engaged TO preacl
in the Congregational church until Septem
Der LIST.
Memorial day in Lincoln was observed
with morning procession, to the cemetery
of the Cornet band, Garfield Post of tn
grand army, "a sons of veterans, the Uniol
and Methodist Sunday schools, and citizens
in general, making it is claimed, over l5O(
people in line. The grand army ceremonle
were enacted at the cemetery and in the af
tcrnoon Rev l. W. Bergin made an address
in front of Union church.