Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-11-07
CHITTESDES COUNTY.


CHITTESDEN COUNTY
Essex Junction-The Fate of Edwin Tracy.
The body of Edwin Tracy was found
about two miles down the road from this
place, Wednesday, He had no coat on
and in his pocket were found about 50 in
money and a letter from Perry Thompson
of North Williston. Mr.. Tracy had long
| been known as very eccentric man His
father was formerly pastor of the Congre-
gational church at Jericho Centre His
mother and other members of his family
reside in New Hampshire. The body was
removed to Jericho Thursday afternoon.
/ Mr. Tracy was a fine musician and mem
/ Der Of the Jericho band He was IL wild
/ over with no children
Winooski
The Sunday schools of the Methodist
and Congregational churches at Winooski
have been rehearsing for six weeks TN
der the Palms." cantata. and will give
it on the evening of Nov. 2lst. The pro-
ceeds are to 90 to the libraries of the two
schools. There will be about 100 voices.
"Under the Palms" has 20 solos, two
duets, one trio, seven quartettes one
:
about one hour and half in the presenta-
ton.
Richmond.
The first grand camp fire of Btownson
NJ. Barker Post g. \. X. will be held at
Bostwick Hall on Friday evening. Nov. !.
Capt. II. G. Lull of Montpelier will give
his lecture, "reminiscences of the Army
and Andersonvlle Prison Experiences. "
There will also be singing of war songs by
the Richmond Glee club and remarks by
prominent gentlemen. 1t is expected the
telegraph will be open tonight late eUuush
to get the election returns.
Bolton.
Mrs H. Dana Morse, after several
weeks visit with Henry Stackpole, her
father, returned to her home at Natick
Mass, last Saturday, accompanied by her
sister, Miss Wlnnifred, who is to remain
and attend school there one year Mr.
and Mrs. II. j. Leanard are visiting Rev
G. Leanard of Boston. The wife of
Daniel Preston of DuXbury, died early on
Thursday morning after short i'll
ness Mrs, Sylvanus Stockwell, arrived
from California a few hours after her
mothers death, Mrs. Preston leaves a
husband, two sons and two daughters to
mourn their great loss. The funeral oc-
Cured Sunday afternoon at her late resi-
dence, and was very largely attended
Rev. ID. f. Miller of Waterbury, ofcated
and there was singing by the Turner
quartette. Messrs. Stackpole, Morse
Gray and Foster were the bearers
George Stevens, Esq, has returned home
after spending a few weeks with friends
at Detroit, Mich, and Milwaukee, Wis.
Hinesburgh.
John Lawson sold his farm to his broth
er for $1,000 and induced his wife to sign the
deed. Now he has left for parts unknown
and left his wife on the town. 1t is hard
case. The public schools closed last
Friday and will open again December /.
Jericho Centre.
Fresh ripe Strawberries were picked in
town the eth of October. 1t is expect
ed the next county union of Good Tenn
piers will be held at this place the 18th of
this month. .... Arrangements are being
made for a course of lectures here the
coming winter 49,, Rev. Mr. Williams
preached sermon in honor of Edwin
Tracy, late of this place. Mr.. Tracy had
been resident of this town for the past
twenty-five or thirty years, His father
was the pastor of the Congregational
church, before Mr.. Hazen. Edwin was
graduate of some Southern college, and
also had been student of law, but in his
early life he met with disappointment,
and, being good violin player, he gave
his time to that and the organ, He had
over thirty music scholars at the time of
his death. He was a member of the Jeri-
cho Band for many years, and had been
superintendent of schools He was once
married, but buried his wife after few
years of welded life. Since the death of
his wife he has been very melancholy at
times. There is some mystery connected
with his death, but it was without doubt II
case of suicide. Search has been made
for his coat and violin, but as yet they
have not been found. A large number at
tended his funeral service, He will be
greatly missed.
Mort Whitney and Henry Stiles start
this week for Florida where they will
spend the winter, picking oranges.