Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-02-01
LANOILLE COUNTY,.
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| James Carter died at the house Of his son
in-law, Ariel Wilson, on Saturday, the 26tt
| inst, aged ninety years. lie WAS born in Ire
land, where he learned his trade rs stone
mason, and had for many years been wei
known in This region as the best workman at
his trade among US.
The spiritualists held their annual festival.
oyster supper and dance at the American
| hall last Friday night, and bad, as they APP
pear always to have, royal good time.
Messrs. Paul Bios, furnished the music.
Our Saturday nights owl train is reported
to have had very narrow escape from ser
ious disaster. An engine with snow plough
somewhere on the road west Of Danyille.
was ordered by the dispatcher to meet the
owl at Danville. rhe owl had no orders
AMI would have proceeded but for az acct
dent which detained it at Dlnville. While
so detained, the owl train men heard the
other train approaching and sent:out signals
After it was all over" the owl train got its
order. The collision oftwo trains under full
head was only prevented by a minor acct
dent. Again, last week, train going east,
was ordered to meet western bound train
at Hardwick, while the western bound train
had orders to meet it at Wocott
These trains did not collide because an Oh.
orator on the line had read, by ear, the or
train was delayed at Wolcott. The boys
allege, in apology for the train dispatcher
that he is greatly ovcrw0rked. Who and
where is our railroad commissio ncr?
Myron Amber now has hopes that his re.
Gently frozen foot will not have to be am.
putated. DR.. Rublec, who has given it
skillful attention, enjoys the same hope.
Worthwhile.
Merrill Mears, son of G.. d. Mears, our
new merchant, arrived IN town from Ciucn-
natl, o., on Thursday afternoon.
The public entertainment given by the
Good Templars was well attended at town
hall on Wednesday evening. The three
songs by the, male quartette and selections by
Miss Minnie Fitch were well rendered. The
short farce "Were all Teetotalers," was
presented in successful manner and well
received by the audience. At the conclusion
of the exercises the company adjournel to
the Congregational church vestry, where Il
sumptuous spread was found and the seats at
the tables were soon flied. Everything con-
nected with the affair passed Off pleasantly
and the order will realize pleasing amount
which will be used in purchasing books for
lodge library. The lodge is in n luurlsing
having initiated nearly twenty
five members the present quarter.
Morrisvile Cornet band are aking pre-
parations for concert with varied pro-
gramme, to take place soon. Vocal selections
from the chorus in "Piratc of Peazancen
with other vocal as well as instrumental
music will make up the entertainment.
The Methodist ladies and young people |
met at the residence Of d. G. Hardy on the |
brooklyn side" on Thursday afternoon aud |
evening. A good number in attendance and |
a pleasant time enjoyed.
The young ladies' have decided on trip to |
the Centennial house, a, Hardwick for the |
proposed leap year ride set for Feb. Slh.
The party will leave in the afternoon, re-
turning in the evening.
The present successful terra OF school at
Peoples Academy at Morrisvlle graded |
'chool will close on Feb. 18Th.
George Belts is now employed in the
telegraph office at Montpelier.
Mr.. Cyren Joslyp, a resident of this vii.
age aud formerly proprietor of livery
stable here, died very suddenly at 1880 Sun
lay night Mr.. and Mrs, Joslyn retired iu
usual health, but at the time FAMED Mrs
Joslyn was awakened by the heavy breath
ng of Mr.. Joslyn, and as she attempted to
ouse him the hard breathing stopped, death
aking place Immediately. His three sons,
me in Boston, one in Essex Junction aud
he third in West Randolph were telegraphed
or and have arrived in toSn.
The Uuiversalst ladies hold an Anil.
luarian socable at town hall on Thursday
.vening, Music is 10 be furnished by the
lew orchestra comp-s d of m7nh~rs NJ the
d0rrsvi'e c,rntt hud.
Dr. r. g. Gilbert is to ,on to move his lam.
Y 10 Cabot, wnrre he has recently purchased
small farm
Mr. Edison Plnney aad j, J. Robbins, who
ecenllY went TO Chicago, have secured po-
ltlons as travelling saiesmeu for firms In that
lily.
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