Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-07-06
CHlTTENDKN COUNTY.
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Timothy O'Brien OF North Duxbury fount
four valuable cows dead IN his pasture OF
Friday last. They were apparently well il
the morning. More are sick, but may recov
er. The farmers are much alarmed, iearinl
some epidemic.
Andrew j. Hall, ESQ. of Beatrice, Neb-as
ka, is in town for few weeks, visiting hi
father, Stephen Hall, who is In quite feeh
health.
A bell of fine quality and clear tone, weigh
ing over 200 pounds, has been placed IN th'
tower of the school building in this village
1t was purchased of the Clinton ii. Mence'
ly Bell Company of Troy, N. y.
Rev. j. ID. Emerson is in town. lie will
return to Kennebunkport, Maine, where hi
has taken the charge of church, sometime
this week, taking his family with him,
sheIburn.
James L. White ESQ.,, has the material al
hand and has commenced this manufacture
of seven thousand barrels for use in ship
ping fruit this fall.
The meetings OF the Sunday school ly
ccum are held semi-monthly.
The strawberry festival given by the Epis
copal society Tuesday evening was decided
success and reflects much credit upon the la
dies of that society. The attendance was
large, the net proceeds being about fifty dol
lars.
Colchester.
The young people of the Baptist church
ami congregation will have a strawberry fes-
tival this Friday evening. The proceeds
will be used toward purchasing a new carpet
for the church. The young people will dc
ali they can to make the occasion pleasant
and profitable to all.
The Fourth of July was happy fourth for
the farmers. One OF the pleasantest things
of the day was a heavy thunder shower about
1870, followed later in the day by smaller
ones. The flashes Of lightning aud peals OF
thunder Seemed Intended for the OCCASION,
while the sheets of rain refreshed the young
crops, making glad the farmers heart.
Scarcely bad the rumbling of the Almighty's
Pittsburgh guns was heard
With the young gransers the fire crackers
aud torpedoes made wild work. 1t Is feared
that John Morrison's grandson has lost the
sight ofonc eye by the premature explosion
of fire cracker.
Camping and fishing have commenced il
earnest at rhompson's Point.
Mrs. Samuel Thompson died Wednesday
after short illness, of Inflammation of til,
bowels The funeral services will be held or
Sunday at II o'clock and at 12 at the NJ. L
church.
The Congregational Sunday school held
concert in their church last Sunday even
ing conducted by Mis-. j. F. Day, the su
peliutendant. The house was well filled
and all seemed 10 enjoy the exercises very
much. Some of the parts were very inter
e,ting, especially the recitation by Miss
Eta Cook and the little May girl. The lit
tie Miss came up the aisle, With her apron
full of daisies, and presented.them as n gift
TO her Savior. The speaking of Miss Minnie
Mason, Miss Della Cook and Miss Mcbride
was worthy Of notice.
IIincsburgh.
The childrens temperance day was OBJ
served June 30. Shortly after no on the pu
pills Of the public schools gathered at the
Congrcg ,tional vcs,ry and formed process
sion under direction of Mr.. James l.. Palmer
The llincsburgh cornet band followed by
about seventy children and fifty car
riages containing parents and others interest
ed in the schools, marched TO
grove west of the village. The recitations
singing, and dialogues by 2 the children
showed good taste and careful preparation
The address was by Rev. Ii. :P Cu.tin!
and was timely in its thought. Rev. Mr.
Field and Rev. Mr.. Gilbert made some re
marks, after which all enjoyed a pleasan
picnic.
The death of Deacon Cyrus Farrand OF
Monday of last week removes another of tn
oldest residents. lie was almost ninety year
OF age. His former residence was Colcheste
when he was the main pillar and supportc
OF the Congregational church for many years
lie not only contributed largely to the sup
port of the gospel in that parish, but wa
very liberal also in his contributions to a
the benevolent operations Of the church. Lii
| last days were spent pleasantly with his sol
in-law, and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. L. II
Tyler who took pleasure in contributing I
the happiness and comfort of his declinin
years lie died in the fulness of age beal
inI record in his life for Christian upright
ness and conduct which is rich legacy
his children and noble example to l
emulated. lie was member Of the Masoni
fraternity, one of the earlier members
McDonough Lodge. lie always maintaine
his integrity as Mason, and when able WI
constant in attendance upon its communici
tons.
| The school in district No. G. under III
charge of Julia A. Latham, closed its fir
term for the current year on Friday OF la
week, with II picnic which was greatly el
| joyed by the scholars. The average atten,
ance has been larger than usual during Il
term. Thi following have neither tardy NJ
absent marks; Irving Austin, Lizzie Aver
Leonard Bixby, Samuel Bxby, Myr
Brown, Mary Farrand, Julia King, Ma
Southwick. Belle Seville, Berthe Scovil
Miss Latham is an earnest, industrious teac
er, and lamepis the lack of interest in Il
progress of the school, as manifested by Il
few names upon the ~ isitors' Register"
Truman Perrigo was one of the cavalry c
cort u Gen. Lqfayette when he visited Blu
ington in 1926 There we've two companies, ol
from Essex and one from Shelburne. The
met the general on the "old turnpike" lea
ing from Williston to Burlington. Mr.. Pc
rlgo was among the veterans present at Il
late relaying OF the corner stone OF the U.
} NJ, aud remembers very distinctly the CT
cumstances of the original event, and ispro
ably the only surviving member of the Esst
cavalry of that day
The school in District No. 4, under I
charge OF Miss Bertha Atherton, closed {
eight weeks term on Friday of last wee
Jerry Ashley, Fayette Calkins and True +,
rigo attended school every day during I
tern and had no marks against them. 7
number OF scholars registered was twclv
!. the average attendance nearly ten.
: Tie ladies' of the Congregational churC
, under the special direction of Mrs. A.
n Hubert and MIS-. Albert Barney, have j,
4 completed the carpeting Of the church.
a looks neat and tidy, and reflects credit up
their good taste and perseverance.
Huntington.
a A brilliant wedding occurred at the re
= dence of Mr.. Henry Norton last evening
. Miss Alice Norton to Mr.. Henry Wade
|, Waterbury.
r The butter market was rather dull h
S last Monday, butter selling from IL to
4 cents.
Il Al 4 a