Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-10-26
CuITTENDEN COUNTY.


Mrs Douglass, the aged mother OF Mrs.
Senaca Place. has fallen and broken her
hip.
President Buckham will preach at the
Union church next Saturday afternoon.
A series of revival meetings will COM
mencc at the Baptist church Tuesday even
ing, conducted bya revivalist from Ticonder-
oga, Rev. Mr.. Fleming.
Rev. Mr.. Cowan has gone on twelve
days vacation to Pennsylvania. President
Buckham supplies his pulpit in his absence.
The roads in some parts OF the town are in
very bad condition. In some districts very
little has been done to improve them, not
even 80 much as to throw out the loose stone
from the track. In the Center district and
the Junction district the roads arc well
worked. Is 1t not the duty OF selectmen to
see that highway surveyors do their duty I
A. b. Halbert, Esq, has . gun bearing
the royal insignia 90. r." which was picked
up on the battle field At Pittsburgh in the
war Of 1919.
Services in Calvary church, (village Of Un-
derhill), on Sunday next, Oct. 2Sth, at half
past three o'clock p. m.
Milton.
j. II. Booth is thoroughly repairing and
painting his store building, formerly occupi-
ed as a drug store. This and the improve
ments by Mr.. Powell, on the burgess store
and old "Mansion" building make decided
improvement on "down town" appearances.
OF course 1t Is only appearance, the substance
is at the depot.
We have to chronicle the death of Stephen
Finn genial, noble-hearted Steve" BY
that name he was known, bv that name be
was spoken of, and to. Men, women and
children spoke it lovingly, respectfully, vet
iearlcssy. None who have really known
him will ever forget him. There is more
than au empty chair" at the firesidc there
are many sad hearts and an untitled place
that all will tecl. The friends all have the
sincere sympathy Of every one. His funenal
takes place Sunday at IL o'clock a. m. at the
house. lie died Thursday at / p. m.
Benjamin p. Briggs, one of the old and
esteemed citizens of the town, died suddenly
while on visit TO Massachusetts, where
several of his children live. He has been
quite a local politician in his day. He was
well read and shrcwd observer OF men and
measures. He was respected by all. He
was one Of the town grand jurors at the
tllllc VI HIS ucdiH.
d.. B. Farchid is very low, being con-
iiucd to his bed Little or no hope is enter
tanned of his recovery.
Saturday night the store of Y. F. Mars
was broken into, and about ten dollars in
goods taken. The burglars were seen by
persons living nearly opposite the store,
when leaving it, and they entered the store
of ID. f. Quinn, with key. Upon being
accused they finally admitted their guilt, and
it is said Mr.. Mars pardoned them, they
making restoration, etc.
John w. Somers, who for nearly four
years has been sick with consumption, died
at Jericho, Saturday evening, at the resi- :
dencc of his brother, DR.. A. b. Somcrs.
The remains were taken to Craftsbury his
native town, for burial. Mr.. Somers was
25 years of age and entered the U. V. d..
with the class of 1888, but was soon obliged
to leave on account OF his failing health.
south Burlington.
A pleasant event Monday evening, was a
party at the residence of MIR. and Mrs. Ii. s..
Merrihew of South Burlington, in honor of
the tenth anniversary OF their married life.
Mr.. and Mrs. Merrihue were taken entirely
by surprise, not having the slightest sus-
picion that anything OF the kind was in
contemplation. They were presented with
number of handsome presents. A delight
full evening was passed by all, and as the
party dispersed many were the wishes ex-
pressed for the future welfare and prosperity
of the estimable couple.
WinistOn.
There will be sociable at the house OF
w. S. Whitney, Friday evening, October
Goth.
A large part Of the towns people are much
pleased with the report OF the commissioners
on the slum-pike road case. The costs in the
case would build new bridge or keep the
present one in repair for many years.
The village school under the management
of Mr.. Stone, lately graduated at the Univer-
sity is progressing finely