Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-01-04
CeT,EFciNDEN COUNTY,.


nlODlnS OF aye. ''OnurllC' was one WllO, ny
his many good qualities of heart and
person had indcarcd himself to all irrespective
of age. 4 warm aud kindly greeting for those
beyond him IN years, u pleasant word for
those younger, together with the many
companionablc qualities of which he was
possessed for those " his own age, leave
many true and sad moHrncrs for him.
The sndIcu blow to the family is a most Sc
we're and trying one aud they have the deep
est sympathy of all in this their first sad
bereavement. The funeral was attended
from the Congregational church Sunday at
O'Clock. The rastOr, Rev. Mr.. Bra ford,
assisted by Rev. Mr.. Hazcn, conducted the
impressive services, the Sunday school OF
which the deceased was member, attending
in body. The church was filled to over
flown e many being unable to gain admit
lance, thus showing the deep and kindly
feeling for Charlie and warm sympathy for
tie mourning family
EtichmOnd.
The following officers of the Congregation
al Sunday sch)o were chosen last Sunday
for the year ensuing Barker Balch, supern-
tendcnt; Mrs Jennie Balcb treasurer Miss
Sarah Hilton, secretary Miss Lucy Stevens,
org mist Eddie Green and Frank Balch,
librarians.
B.rnum's block and dwelling house, own
ed by the Burlington Savings bank, were
sol at auction last Thursday for $4,000 to
Charles BOsl wick. The property cost the
bank some five years ago, about $1,000.
There have been no repairs on the property
since, and it is iu rather dilapidated condi-
ton.
Siuce last October the following changes Of
real estate have been made; Sarah Haskins
to Emma White, consideration, Si00 Giles
Howe to john O'Brien, $500 Gideon Tom
linson t. Hannah Eddy, $4,000; Franklin
Bryant to Jerry Stone, $685. r. H. May to
Jed Barber, $500; Napoian Bisnett to
Noble Croft, S42j; Burlington savings
bank 10 Mary D)stwlck, $1,000.
So.Coi II Cooley, among the earlier set.
tlers in town, formerly the owner of a larg'
farm in The southeast part Of the town, deI
on the 28 ii At the r, sidence of his son n-law,
d. F. Q1nn. He was a pleasant, genia
gentleman, widely reai, and man OF
good sense, honest convictions, and true &c
both.
II. j. B)ardman, formerly of Clark, Board
mau & Co., has returned to his new home il
Pennsylvania, having made Gully flying
visit to his many friends here.
Miss Wilson, Of Essex, has been engage
to teach in District No. II.
Essex Junction.
Mr.. VIM. Brownel of Minneapolis is Wis
iting frienns in this vicinity.
The remains of the widow of the late
Samuel 'rilcr was brought here for inter
ment Friday. she died suddenly of pneu
monia
Prof Starr performed his tricks exposing
modern spiriluaism to the perfect satistac
ton OF the people, aId he was patronized by
the best people IN town, who follow hin
with their good wishes
SheibuYm.
Miss Ncttie Van Viet, who has been at
tending school In Podliney, is home for thu
holidays and eXpccs to spcnl another weol
in town.
The village school, lower and upper rooms
opens again Monday next, Miss Edwards
and Mrs. Ballard Of Winoosk in charge.
Rev. L. A. Dibbe preached rousipe
temperance sermon last Sunday. His opin
ion is that among the "suasions" that o
| legal character would be most effective fo
sheburn ''tipolers.'
Mr.. John Dubuc, the village blacksmith
with the assistance of Mr.. Joseph Deyette
sh0d 81 horses between q. m. and $50 p
IN. last Friday.
The potato market is dull. This may b
said of trade generally.
Huntington.
A grange was organized at the Center las
Saturday evening.
| For the last week the merry sleigh bell
have been lively here and on Sunday last W
had sllll another addition to our sleighing
which is being improved by our townspeoplt
Christmas was not generally observe
here. No services or exercises were held II
the churches
Mr.. Esra Dixie and wife of Essex, n. Y.
are spending the holidays visiting relative
aud friends here. They report their visit t
the Green Mountain State a very cnioyabl
one, and one long to be held in thor Temem
brance.
Mrs. Berger died suddenly last Friday &
the Center after an Illness of only few DAYS
The remains were taken to Bristol last Sun
day for interment. Rev, Mr.. Burger o
Starksboro oificeated.
Mrs. Frank land Isaiah Strong were mad
the recSpients of two nice silver cake basket
on Christmas eve, from relatives in Stark.
borO.
The river is frozen, the ice being about on
and half inches thick
Hinesburgh.
Last Fridays rain WAS a great relief I
thirsty stock aud anxious people. The sno'
which followed makes excellent sleighing.
| Christmas brought home many of our boy
4rlg tttt..
town-tfleen in ali
We are indebted to tue G. a. r., for
pleas mt entertainment Christmas eye-th
IT aiding in the Baptist church by Miss /
Anna Beecher. IL was much above the o
binary.
The following officers have been elected i
the Cpngre gaipnal Sunday school: Supe
inteudent, G. z. Boynlon; assistant superb
tendent, N. ID. Parlch; secretary aud trea
urer, Miss Lottie webb; LIBRARIAN, Clinic
Field. The school has seven classes an
over 100 pupils.
TIE Rotations by Miss F. Annie Beech,
from The Boston school of oratorv wei
well received.
Through the kindness Of friends, Pa t
, Gilbert received Christmas gift of MI
8 fur overcodt-just the thing for comic
these cold days.
The donation visit Wednesday evenip
the Goth, Tor the benefit Of Rev. a. S. Glide
was success, considering Christmas al
s other matters tina. would detract from sue
b a gathering,
= The lyceum held at the academy Thu
= day, 9Th, was well attended and the auC
= ence listened to well prepared programm
The Chinese question was discussed wi
considerably interest for over an hour.
Charlotte.
e Now that the holidays are again on Il
= wane, all heads of families, and many wi
as yet are not such are feeling immense
releyed-as to the contents of their pockt
books