Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-10-05

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the Green monument Tue Masonic rouu-
ment oil Philip Z. Tucker is one OF the most
prominent. The BiNby monument is very
fine, but plain, al the same may be said Il |
the VIM. Ross, and the Crane an the kcclc
The Willard monument, Of
granite,is lofty and imposing 10 the die ave
set four white marble slabs for the letter.
Ing. The Pierct monument is Of
bronze zinc, elaborate and ppcul |
iar-quite new here. Near this
is laid the foundation fer the Seymour
The cottage monument in mem
DRY OF Mrs. John Doneghy, of white marble,
executed by Lyons, is noticeable and justly
so. The Smith monument Of Barre granite
has two bases, die and shaft and Is IL feet
high. Our limits forbid too great detail. 1t
is due to our authorities to say that money,
at vatious times has been freely voted TO in.
prove this piece Of ground, but to get the full
benefit Of such improvements, it must re tevc
annual attention. An inexpensive receiving
vault should be built at once it is greatly
needed. Good taste would discard the fence
on Main street, and substitute low, plain
rail as more appropriate and pleasing.
Supt. w. q. Fairbank aud wife of the
State School are in Louisville, Kentucky, in
attendance upon the Charities convention and
Industrial Exposition. They will be absent
about ten days longer.
Two Addison county horses distanccd
everything in the fiec-for-all race at the
Wesport fair--Fannie Russell, owned by
Kent Wright of Bridport, aud Maggie $ the
property of II. 7. Booth of Ferrisburgh.
Years ago for a horse TO cJme from this
county was considered substantial evidence
of good pedigree, as the celebrated Black
Hawk was bred in Bridport and the Ham
bletonian stock first. saw light in
Cornwall. In those days it was indeed
poor farmer that did not possess "coll" of
the stock referred to, aud trotlng sulkies
were rs plenty as moving machines today,
II not more so. The highest ambition OF
every farmers lad was to become horse
trainer and people began TO grow "horse
poor" instead of being ''land poor" But
everything has its day. aud trotting stock
was no exception. 1t fell in price, and with
it the finances of many who were deemed
wealthy. But though the pccuuilry value
of Black Hawks and Hamblct onians is not
what it was, the quality remains unchanged,
and the fastest truttcls in the land owe their
speed in great measure to that famous stock,
once and still the pride of this county.
There has been a good deal said about the
German and Swedish immigrants that were
brought to Vergennes, MidIlcbury ami neigh
boring towns from Castle Garden, and it has
been stated repeatedly that they were shift.
less, lazy and inclined to mystcriously disap-
pear. Though there may have been some
instances of this nature, II is fact all as
sertions to the contrary withstanding,
that the men as d rule are capable, honest
and Woodworking. Such farmers near Yer
gennes as Jared Booth, e. b. Bo,sford
and Nelson Richards employ these men
and are more THAI satisfied with
them, and the same story is told a.
nearly every place. Such people, farmers
say, are refreshing in contrast with the Gin.
dependent" help they have heretofore been
obliged to content themselves With And
the influx of Immigrants goes steadily on.
The Stat factory OF the Shade Roller
manufacturing company is turning out at
present between 10000 and % 900 Stats per
week, with standing orders for mJrt thln
they can possibly make at present. or until
all the shops are again running. lie day
after the factory was burned an order
was received for seven carlopds OF stats and
rollers.
Several persons were Confirmed at st.
Paul's church Friday evening by Bishop
Bisscll.
A child of Orion Barnum of Monkton
aged about two years, while playing on
the stone bridge Of barn in process of
erection, Thursday, fell to tue ground, sus-
tanning fatal injuries, death occurring Fri.
day. The funeral was held at the house Sun.
duy.
MIR. and Mrs. Stephen r. Davis of Monk.
ton are visiting relatives at Schuyler Falls,
n. J. They will return Saturday.
Charles, young son Of Henry Carpenter
of Ferrlsburgh is very i'll of typhoid fever.
DR.. ]. E. Dexter of New York city is
visiting friends in Addison.
Those whose fortune it was to be near the
lake Friday witnessed as severe "a blow US has
been seen in many day. AT Fort Cassin
the waves dashed twenty feet on land where
it is generally free from water. \ slUop on
the way from. Plattsburgh to Bonyca's brick
yard, near NerCennes, lost her yawl and had
hard work to get into the .rlycr. A gentleman
from Vergennes on fishing expedition tried
his best to pull up the lake, but it was mpos-
sible to 20 against the wind, and he was
forced to beat retreat.
julius j. Miller, the man crushed by the
cars recently, is entirely out of danger, aud
the doctors are confident his leg will not have
to be amputated. The most distressing fea.
turc Of the case now tue man is recovering
is the condition of his family who are almost
destitute. 1t is to To hoped some means will
be taken for their relief.
Mr.. William j. Strong has accepted the
position of bookkecper in j. W. Hawley's
stove and linwa:e establishment.
A good many farmers were somewha, dis
appointed at the market prices Saturday, as
it had been confidently predicted the day
would see further advance. The fact is,
however, that the Boston dealers are not us
anxious" for butter this week as last which
checked any tendency to advance. A rise
is certain TO come however in the Course of
few weeks.
The G. A. r. veterans in Verscnues and
the county, generally, are looking forward
to the reunion at Bristol, next week Tuesday
and Wednesday, October 9th and l0.h, as a
red letter dav in their history. The Grand
Army is represented in Addison county by
four posts, Vergenncs, Capt. G. Il, Parker
Lincoln, Capt. Zira Elliott Bristol, Capt.
total membership is about 200. There are,
Of course. a good many of the boys in blue
who arc not in the Grand Army, and il is
confidently anticipated that large number
OF these will be present. The scene of the
ehcampment in Bristol, is very fine in point
Of scenery and most convenient as well. Par
ticularly deserving OF such description is the
spot where the tents will be located, which
is grassy slope dotted with shade trees,
commanding a fine prospect, and well sup
piled with water. Besides this, it is but u
comparatively short distance from the centre
OF the town, rendering it easy of access to
every one. Though the arrangements as yet
are not fully completed, 1t is expected the
first day will be entirely devoted TO getting
settled and after this will come the camp. fire
around which the gallant heroes will relate
their deeds of valor twenty years ago, some
Of the said tales having grown considerably
during that time. Hopes are also entertain
ed that prominent gentleman in the State