Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-11-02

| a pleasant affair WIS lnc iuui in'te VI H..o'
Annie King of this place. to Mr. Geo. W.
Gero of Montpelier, on Monday last. Quite
number of friends gathered at the resi-
dencc of the brides parents and had an en-
| ioyable time. The presents from the many
friends and relatives were numerous ana
valuable Among many other beautiful
things to be seen was a wedding cake pre-
sented to the happy couple by relative. IL
was very beautifully ornamented and decor
ated with flags and notices, on which was to
be read, ~ Union Fait la Force" Union
Forever ITO Annie and George" etc, etc.
After an ENJOYABLE supper and dance In the
evening, the party dispersed, leaving behind
them their best wishes. The newly married
couple go to take up their abode at Montpe-
ler for the present
Iiinesburgh.
Harrison w. Pierce of this town has bought
the village grist mill property for fourteen
hundred and fifty dollars.
The w. G. T. U. socable at Mrs. j. s.
| Patricks last week was financially and soci-
ally success. The ladies will be encourag-
ed to give another before long.
The widow of Peter Owen, soldier in the
last war, has just received a pension of
S1400.
Ii. NJ. Page raised thiry-four bushels of
/
imperial, originated by +. II. Hosford of
Charlotte. 1t was sown in drills many OF
the heads bad over one hundred kernels and
almost every kernel of seed sown gave five
| grain bearing stalks. Nearly all our farmers
have been disappointed in the yield of grain.
They have barns full of straw, but the grain
bins are only about two-thirds full.
The public schools closed last Friday. In
school No. 2, those who were neither absent
or late during the term arc as follows: Anna
aud Lizzie Leonard, Clara, Emma and Waldo
Hardness, Michael and James Cogaus; Mary
Cogans was not absent and Winfrcd Kelley
and Lille Wright were not tardy.
Huntington.
| Henry Brewster is making extensive re-
pairs on his residence this Fall.
The timber is on the spot to repair the
bridge that spans the creek near q. ID.
| Eliss.
Stafford Small of Iowa is in town, visiting
relatives.
Noble Ross, who has been justice of the
peace for score OF years, has been danger
ously sick, but at the present writing is con-
sidered by his physician 10 be on the gain.
There will be but few apples made into
cider in this vicinity this Fall, they being
utilized for other purposes.
Wyram Brewster is making repairs on his
buildings this Fall, which much improve the
looks of his place.
Mrs. Philemon Remington had cancer
removed one day last week. DIR. Prime Of
Bristol and Dr. Russell of Monkton per.
formed the operation.
| Mr.. Josiah Strong is not so well since he
returned from Alburgh Springs. His recov-
cry is thought doubtful
l. is rumored that A. w. Peet is about TO
take possession of the Lucy Wyman place at
the North village.
| David Ring is erecting very nice resi-
deuce on the Jonesville road.
| Essex Junction.
| Mr.. Kirby's family have returned to Lin
coin.
Mrs. L. French has bought Of j. X. Dru-
ry his house for fourteen hundred and fifty
dollars.
| j. X. Drury has bought of the fire lnsur.
arce company of Montpelier, the large house
on the corner of Main and Grove streets, for
$3.50.
The revival meetings are being fairly at
tended aud will continue this week.
President Buckh4m spoke to full house
at the Union church last Sunday.
Jericho.
Mrs j. G. Cakes is visiting her sister in
| New York.
L. B. Howe, ESD, arrived Saturday even
ing from a short visit to friends in Ashtab-
ula, Ohio, Mrs. Howe and Miss Matte
Howe, who have been spending the fall
there, returning with him.
DR.. w. j. Brush of Boston, formerly of
this place, was in town last week.
A. Fields, Jr., has recently laid over two
miles of his water tubing, conducting the
water from large spring to the manufac-
tory Of DR.. B. j. Kendall at Enosburgh
Falls, delivering water at the rate of 400
barrels day.
Miss Electa Whtmarsh, who died Oct.
l2,h. aged 92 years and months, at the
residence Of Lyman Stimsou, Esq, was the
Oldest person in town.
Byron G. Ward, formerly Of this town,
now editor of Prairie city Nens, Iowa, was
elected at the late election in that state coun-
ltY representative, Jasper county. The
election was a closely contested one, the
vote standing, for b. C.. Ward, Republican,
2Gi3, and J. NJ. Clements, Democrat, 1886.
WiIlIston.
A goldy number of the friends and rcla-
tives of Mr.. John Betty of Williston met at
his residence on Monday, Oct. 22d, to ccle-
brate the S0th anniversary of his birthday.
! Some three or four hours were spent IN social
chat, when all were invited to the dining
hall, where was spread n bountiful repas,.
At the request Of Mr.. Betty all registered
their names and ages in book provided fol-
that purpose, commencing with the oldest.
The Oldest registered was Is years, and the
youngest 40. There were seven over so, six
between 70 and 80, eight between Gu
and 20, three between IS and 60,
= one between so and 50, and one As
i The sum Of all their ages was 1925, making
an average OF 20 years. The day ben.
nearly spent the guests joined in singing tn,
Doxology, after which Rev. Mr.. Cooper
offered prayer. The guests took the oppor
tunity of presenting to Mr.. Betty sun
sufficient TO purchase q pair OF god-boweC
!. spectaclcs. Rev. Mr.. Cooper made TN
q presentation with appropriate remarks fol
which Mr.. Betty returned bis sincere thanks
The company dispersed at an early hour
: leaving the aged couple their best wishes ant
y the hope that health and strength might b.
. vouchsaled them for many years.
u East Charlotte.
" A surprise that was not surprise was tn,
=. marriage Of Mr.. L. G. Jaro of WillistJn am
s. Miss B. L Qunland of Charlotte. The ccrc
% mony was performed in Vergennes by Rev
- kerlidou, Oct Goth. The presents wer
valuable as well as numerous, among then
were set of silver knives and forks, tw
silver butter knives, sugar and cream spoon
glass fruit dish, feather bed AMI pillows
chamber set, china toilet set, two bed spread
and many other things. The bride wa
u dressed very elegantly IN brown brocad
! velvet After u bountilul collation., the after
I, noon ard eve were spent In hearty cougralu
u a,ions and good wishes. The happy coupl
o are to reside in Williston.
u Shelburne.
"A The venerable Smith Pierson and faml
II have gone to New York, where they wi
spend the Winter.
Mary and " nles.