Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-06-13
The 9reG Aress.
CITY NOTES.

Col. u. A. Woodbury. has sold his house
on Union street to Capt. E. j. Baldwin for
$4,000.
From Saturday night to Monday night there
was fall of twenty-four degrees in the tenn
perature
Republican State convention next We'd
ncsday. And still there is no political en-
thusiasm.
William NJ. Evarts has been invited to
deliver the address at the coming fair at
Howard Park.
The Republican caucus for the choice of
delegates to the State convention will be held
on Saturday evening.
Amherst glee club concert week from
Thursday. Tickets will be on sale. at b.
w. Carpenter II Co.'s, week from to-day.
Hon. 10 d. HATCH Gen. William Wells
and Hon. George II. Bigelow and b. j.
Derby, Esq, returned from Chicago Mon
day.
The students realized about 800 from
their Field-day sports. This will undoubt-
edly be used for the advancement of athletics
at the institution.
Capt. George Rushlow is completely re-
stored to health, his many friends will be
glad to learn. We trust that his days may
be long in the land.
Frank Howard, who escaped from Deputy
Marshal Fisk by jumping from the cars at
New Haven,a few weeks ago, has been re-
captured, in the Adirondacks.
Two men were badly hurt by the eXplos-
ion of a blast at Maletts bay, Tuesday. One
of them, Andrew Liberty, will lose tie sight
of one eye and possibly of both eyes.
Capt b. j. Hollis new tug, the Germania,
came into port for coal Sunday. The
Germania is fine looking and thoroughly
built boat, and is great addition to the lake
fleet.
The fourth story of the L iversty build
ing is being finished off into tw ntv dormi-
tories. This will be large addi b., 10 the
capacity of the building for the acco.Im da-
ton OF students.
We learn that the new Baptist society has
been organized and that the church is to
be known as the Berean Church. Nothing
definite has as yet been done with regard to
pastor and place of worship.
Hon. Robert I. Lincoln, Secretary of
War has been invited to deliver the address
at the coming fair at Howard Park, and the
prospect is good that he will accept the invi-
tation. We are safe in promising him a
right cordial reception.
Hon. Henry Ballard returned from Chi
view Of the political situation lie thinks
that whatever may be the extent of the Re-
publican detection from MIR. Blaine, it will
be more than offset by the enthusiasm of the
masses for the nominee, and that he will
carry every Northern State from Maine to
California.
Gospel service at the Y. NJ. G. A. rooms
Sunday afternoon at $3.50. Topic, Written
that we might believe, John 90 81, Peter
s 0. The public are cordially invited.
Young mems Bible class at 4:30 at close of
Gospel service. Subject, The forgiveness of
sins. Young men are invited to the social
meeting tonight at s O'Clock,
The nomination of Mr. Blaine fell like a
wet blanket on the Republicans of Burling-
ton. Not cheer went up when the news
was received, but, on the contrary, in all the
crowds which beseiged the FREE PRESS and
telegraph offices there was hardly man but
expressed feelings of disappointment and
doubt of the future.
Some local opinions on the nomination of
Mr.. Blaine Mayor Morse thinks the nomi-
nation a bad one, but expects to vote the
regular ticket Ex-Mayor Hatch is not
satisfied, but will vote for Mr.. Blaine. War
rem Gibbs, Esq, would like to see the
Republican nominee for whom he wouldn't
vote; so would City Clerk Root. Alderman
Peck is one of the very few original Blaine
men. The Democrats are very much pleased
with the nomination.
The funeral services of the late Mrs. NJ
b. V. Weeks were held at the house, No.
1872 North Union street. Tuesday afternoon.
Mr.. E. p. Shaw had charge. Rev. Mr..
Parry officiated and the choir under the
direction of MIR. Tobey rendered in a touch.
ing way the hymns II cannot always trace
n oholl . bf
river" The remains were inferred in Lake
View Cemetery.
We understand that Lieut.. II. Z. luther
iy, First L. S. Cavalry, instructor in mill
'ary tactics in the University of Vermont
has received from the officers Of the National
Guard of Vermont two choice and valuable
military boOks-"Great military operations, ;
Jomni 1.-TWO volumes and atlas), and Gar
and operation of war;" Hamley. Both officer!
and men of our National Guard fully appre
clate the worth of Lieut.. Tutherlys service!
to them during his stay in Vermont anC
most sincerely regret that they are to lost
the presence and society of SO accomplished
soldier and genial a gentleman. Wherever
he may be Stationed his many acts of mill
,ary courtesy and personal kindness will
always keep him in the remembrance o
Vermont soldiers.
Strawberries, which were SO chcap las
week, have jumped up to 25cts. box agail
this week New potat pes, in limited ouan
titles, may be had at As cts. peck
spinach is 30 cts. a peck. Cucum
'ers, . cents apiece new beets 10 cts aud ney
irnips, 10 cents bunch string beans an
green peas are so cts a peck. ri
plant is CTS. pound; asparagus, 10 cts.
pound. Pine-apples are Is to 20 cts. apiec
tomatoes ID cts. pound Bermuda onions
cts pound. Eggs 20 cts. dozen
lettuce 8 to s cts. head, and radishe
. cts a bunch. Maple sugar is 10 to !
cents a pound; maple syrup, $1.15 t
Sl.25 gallon; Irish potatoes, 35 t
Az cents bushel. Cabbage cent
Oysters, 30 to As cents a quart. Oranr,
are from Is TO 60 cents dozcn bananas,
to 10 ccntsa dozen. Cocoanuts, 5 to 10 cen
apiece; lemons 20 to 30 cents a dozcl
Checse IS 10 cents pound for old !
cts. Tor new, lard, Is to 10 cents
prunes ~ to 20 cents, and prunelles .
cents; dates 10 to 10 cents. Figs, 20 TO
cents pound. Evaporated apples a
III to ~ cents per pound Breakfast bacC
is IL cents pound, Honey, 20 to % cen
apcund. Butter, % to 25 cents poun
Pickles, so to 70 cents gallon. Evaporat,
peaches are sellingat 40 cents pound. Eva
Grated apricots, 40 cents pound. Min
meat is out of market Hickory mi
50 cents peck. Buckwheat flour, 5 cents
pound. Flour, p"r barr e.; 20 SO q,
l"h' g.. p unu .-r .tms, Is to
cent . pound, according to size. Cid
Jelly, 10 cents a pound