Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-11-16
ADDISON COUNTY
Vcrgcniics.

Hon Frederick L. Woodbridge has dis
posed of his handsome pair of livo-ycar-old
colts to Mr.. Griswold OF West Randolph,
VT, for $3.50.
A promising lad, of some three years, son
of Mr.. 5. ID. Miner, died Thursday evening,
of scarlet fever. No other member of the
family is affected by the disease. Mr..
Miner, with commcndable forcthought at
once withdrew from school the brother of
the deceased on learning the nature Of the
complaint.
There is strong sentiment among tire
patrons of the West Addison, Panton md
Chimney Point postoflices, who now receive a
mail from Vcrgcnnes three times week, TO
have service increased from tri-weekly to
daily. The fact that the neighboripg town
of Addison now has and for some time has
had daily mail, proving of great convience,
probably has something 20 do with the move
ment
DR.. H. A. lngham of this place received
Saturday from tho United States fish COM
missioner ut Boston, twenty young carp,
which he proposes to place in u fish pond on
his Watham property, and see If they will
thrive in Vermont waters. The fish appear
ed healthy and vigorous Notwithstanding
their long journey in tin pail.
The balance OF the personal property be-
longing to the Seymour estate was disposed
of by public auction Saturday. That the
age of the articles sold, which was great, did
not enhance their value, was shown by the
fact that one bedstead of ancient pattern
brought 12i cents and another go cents,
while an aged wood stove brought rs cents.
Regarding the sale Of the Franklin House,
which has created quite furry in this is.
ually quiet town, but little can be said. The
facts arc, as VIC understand from good ali-
thority, nearly as follows Thursday of
last week the sale was consummated from
the heirs Of the Hiram Adams estate to
Samuel 5. Gaines, on terms which are pri-
vatc though not up to what the property
would be estimated at by the assessors. The
furniture of the hotel was not purchased.
Considerable speculation has been INDUCED
in as to the future of the Franklin House
block, hut from present indications it is prob
able the present proprietor, Mr.. John w.
jackson will continue to occupy the hotel for
another year. II is rumored that Mr.. Gaines
proposes turuing the lower story of the pres
ent hotel into stores, when he comes into
possession. The sale, MS 1t is understood, in
cludes the store adjDluinr, now occupied by
Mrs. NJ. L. benedict.
Friday, Nov. 23l, is the day our poultry
dealers will make their shipments to the
Boston market. Ten thousand pounds were
shipped from here last year, and it ID proba-
bic the amount will be no less if it Is not
greater. Good poultry now brings thirteen
TO eighteen cents per pound.
The project of numbering Vcrgenncs is
meeting with considerable favor, and num-
bcrs have already appeared en- many houses
anu places OF business. This has given rise
TO the statement that the postoflce here is
soon TO become free delivery" office, which
is hardly the case.
Cashier ID. III Lewis, of the Farmers Ma
tonal bank, is taking brief vacation in
Boston and vicinity.
\ rumor gained some credence on our
streets Saturday that Ii. and A. ID. Evarts
of Waltham were insolvcnt, n statement as
absurd as it is utterly devoid Of truth, but is
known to lave been set in circulation by II
person whose cnmity these gentleman had in
cured. Mr.. Evar,s, senior, is the posessor of
five hundred acres OF fine unincumbercd real
estate in the town of Waltham, and consid-
cradle other property, and the failure of
either himself or son is highly improbable.
We regret to announce the severe illness
OF Mr.. Mark Prindlc, from lung affection.
lie has been in poor health forsomc time.
a notable sale of sheep is one made Sat
urday, Now 10, by Mr.. f.. ID. Barton of
Waltham to James Winter of Melbourne,
Australia, of forty Spanish merinc ram
lambs for about Sl2, 600, which includes all
but four OF the rams raised by Mr.. Barton
this year The flock from which they came
ranks among the best in the county.
Mr. George r. Nye, some years ago resi-
den. ia TvtScnncs, was in town ms week
Our people will be sorry to learn that
Medas L. Taggart, who has been for cigh,
years past one of the substantial farmers of
Waltham removed Tuesday with his family
to Burlington, where he will reside on the
Northrop farm, purchased some time since
by Mr.. Taggart The good wishes of all go
with them.
The boy who ran away from the Reform
school last week was brought back Sunday
morninS from ProctOrsvllle, where he had
given himself mp, the cold weather having
proved Il wet 5anke, 10 his runaway ambi-
tiOns.
Mr.. ID. L. Taylor taught his first district
school NJ BrOoksvlle, in the town of New
Haven thirty years ago lie is engaged to
take charge of the school there again, and
will begin early in December next. lie has
taught school for thirty consecutive winters
a very rare record, and probably unequaled
in this county.
Mr. Geo. o. smith is rejoicing over the
birth OF bouncing boy.
Mr.. +. A. Woodbridge has arrived at
Bermuda, which place he is visiting for his
health
Mrs. NJ. b. and Miss Van Week of Gin.
cinna,i, o., who have been in Vergennes for
several months at Mr.. j. w. Barness, left
for home Wednesday morning.
The supply of the school teachers IN Ad
Olson county this season does not seem to
equal the demand. We know OF one indi-
vidnal, at least, who has just refused dis.
trict school committees offer Of one hundred
dollars and board for teaching three months
term, because he would do better elsewhere
An uffer like the one referred to would have
b2cn considered 'bg wages" here ten years
ago.
Mr. Daniel Il Rogers has been engaged to
teach the district school ut West Salisbury
for the Winter term.
Mr. Edward Adams Of Cornwall has rent
cd the Sutton farm in Waltham until recent.
ly occupied by NJ. u. Taggart. He took pos
session Tuesday.
The dilapidatcd wooden frontage of the
upper Stevens block is being replaced by a
new and substantial one, which will add con-
sidcrably to the looks of the building.
Mr.. o. II. Spaulding of Bridport has re-
moved to Vcrgcnnes to remain, taking up his
residence with his father, Mr., ]. e. Spauld-
ing
Mr.. William w. Carter, who has been
suffering for months from caucer OF the face
is falling rapidly, and nothing Can be done to
aid him.
Mr.; Josiah ". Parker has removed from
the place on Elbow street occupied by him
for many years, to the rooms over j. w.
llawlcy's store.
A fine flock of 200 sheep, recent purchase
OF Mr. ID. &. Barbour of Bridport, passed
through Vcrgcnncs Wednesday.
Wild geese have put in their appearance
at the lake shore and our local sportsmen are
az hpI al r. for lI,nt, lnnt I'M.