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der at 1145. MT Clark of Haddam was chosen speaker, pro tenn.
 At 12:15 o'clock the balloting for United States Senator began. The re- suit is as follows:-
 Q. Il. Platt. t................ 148 W. H. Barnum, ,............. " Each member, as his name was called, arose and announced aloud the name ot tue man of his choice.
 A petition was received from the New Haven x Derby railroad to renew first mortgage bonds. Referred.
 Mir Wildman of New Fairfield, pre- sented resolution asking for consti- tutional amendment providing that ''the person who shall have the greatest mum, Der of votes for the office either of gov ernor, Geutenant-governor, secretary ot State, treasurer and comptroller, of this state, shall be declared elected to the respective offices as designated on tue ballots ;" referred to committee on con- 
 SENATE. The Senate met at Il :45, Lieutenant Governor Cooke in the chair.
 A few bills were presented and refer rod, and at 12 M Senator Cooley moved that the order of the day be taken up.
 The vote for Senator was as follows : O. H. Platt ...............s.. 15 w. Fl. Barnum. ........... Two republican Senators were absent. WEDNESDAY, JAN 31. HOUSE. The House met at the usual hour. The petition for amendment of the charter of the Litchfield borough was r5Ierred.
 Resolutions were referred, appropri ating $10O to the New Milford agricul tural society.
 The House received a communication from the Senate changing the last day for receiving new business from January 3l to February 6, in which the House concurred.
 JOINT ASSEMBLY.
 The joint assembly was held at 12 M Stiles T. Stanton was chosen chairman
 The clerks of the House and Senat, read the journals of the previous day showing that Hon o. H. Platt had beer chosen Senator for the term of si1 years.
 The Senate met at 10:30.
 A communication from the governo was received nominating the Hon Jame Phelps of Essex as judge of the superio court.
 l After short session they adjourned until Tuesday, Jan 27.
 THURSDAY, JAN. 22 HOUSE!
 The House met at 10:30 A. M., tn speaker, pro lem, in the chair.
 Among other. business passed wa appointing Hon A. B. Beers judge, an Chas A. Doten deputy judge of the cit court of Bridgeport.
 A bill concerning school district meet ings was introduced, revising the -stat ute so that it shall read as follows :-
 "Notice of the time, place and obiec of every meeting of the district shall b given at least five day previous to hold ing it, including the day the notice given," but not including the day C holding said meeting. Referred. After short session the House ac , journed until Tuesday, January 27, z noon.
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NOTICE.

During the absenee of the undersigned. W. I. sparks will attend to the Undertaking. and vii notify me 80 thst will be at home on the first train. Albert Turning wiil attend tu eddlng.
 U. P. SEYMOIR. Norfolk. Com January 8.
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nuns from Hartford to Hhinsbeck on the Hudson riIyt, whst. it connects with
 tue NY. C. & H, It, ltailroad.
 uommeucipF Dee 70, Ist4 ooIEo WEST. rEAiNs LLAst CANAAN 70 9s "A m, for hhiu, beck couptctinR With
 the IhlCag0 lalruhs, aud tue hxprcah
 for N. \. Mith U. d D. ltuilroau, NIth
 Walkill Valley liailrUnu aud the N i.,
 N. s Buffalo ltallriad. t2s5 p.m. Tor lthinebvck, connecting with trains
 on the h. \. I.& A. h. hAlifuAd. 3.4h D. ni, Connecting trUni ftttsneld. Al noH-
 ton C"rnvrs f1r f.arriyiug Atb.t0 p. h,.
 Leayss Salisbnr, at Alb and Laksville
 At t.z3 P. m.
 B.is D. m connertiup run littah,ld, Al
 hhiu,bt ck Niih the st Louis k1pttpt op
 the \. Y. C. & II. k. ttai rood, 1.b6 D m. Milk ham, eUnnsotml si bosbl
 Iorneia for hew York. arriving Ht TAO
 p. ltnns sundays only.
 OotSu EAST. rHAiNs LEAyt CANAAN a.56 s, ui. Connecting AI Ninsted tui nA,o
 bury and bridgeport Al sinisbsia toi
 WvHtnsld. Northampton. Nil.
 iiampburRh and liulyakt, At Hattin q
 with EHpr,ss for Sprngfeld and hosioi i,
 sud all p0lnts Nortl and kast arriving tn Boston At s.aO p m. Hnd f0f New
 Haven, arriving ai l.Su p. m. also for
 At!hmAntie. New London. Providence. Ma York,
 Leayes boston Cornsrs al p.l5, Laks. viiis. 936; Salisbuty A.t0 a. ni. |. 2p m, connecting At NInnitd toi Mater. bury, bridgeport at hlmsbur, t0t West.
 n,ld and Hulypktf at HHttiuid for Nv Haven Springfield aud boutub, | LtAyes Buatob Curns TH al 7.S63 Lnkeytus S.oi, salisbury Sb ?. ni., for Ntnsted Passengers leave Nev fOrk at 60 D. m. connect with thik tram. | LtO D m tSundays oniy.l Leave lioatan Corners for West Miust,d, srnvinR At | 6.t2 D. m.
 Tickets so q and baggage checked through tu Albany, bufialo. Chicago, st L uts Hnd the | West. Western passenKera make but one | hAnge l JNU. F. JONES, sui,-rnr ndrn,
 WALTER PkARCR, | .enH 1Nvtpt Agent
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Sudden changes in the weather cause sudden colds and sore throats. But these are instantly relieved and prompt ly cured by Potaska.
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MARRIED.

BRrTToN--NoDrNE-At Mhlrrton x Jan 22, by Rev E. H Iioys. ,hn II. lIritlon u. Falls Village to Ella Nolne of Huntsville.
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Could get no relief from severe at- tack of hoarseness until I tried Potaska. Half bottle cured me.-W ?. Scm- born, Weymouth L'diag, MdsS.
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CoRRHsFONDENCE.

AE CoRREsPoNDEN1A Aarerequested to send in theiI communications so as Lo reach us on Monday ot each week as we cannot insure the insertion of any correspondence receiveCafter that time.
 Rr Write only on one side of the paper and send something each week ii possible. Don't wait until you can gather full column to send "all at once" but let us hear from you from week to week, if you can't glve more than two items at time, remembering that ne1rs is not improved by age.
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uEAvI CANAAN ooiSo SOUTH

9.s4 A. m. arriving at bridgeport a l2.t6 D. m, with through car for New fork, arriving at 2.lb ps m. 8 % Q. m., arriving at urugeturt. A 5.20 D m.. arriving at New IOrk, at 7.OO m.g o5 D. m Mill Train, arriyll x In bridgeport, at 7.25 D. m. al New lurk lu.8t D. na 35 D. m tor tails NilAs arnunR At 6.bn D. m. sunday Mill al no D. m, arriving in Bridgeport At 79Q p. m, New York. 10 30 D. m. Connect at Brcokhuld Junction Nlth trains tt and irun DanbuN.
 N. II. HEoMANs, Sup',. H. D. AYERlLl,
 uenUral tiuket Agent.
 General offices. bridgeport, O.
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FALLS VILLAGE.
Crowded out last week. l


 It seems as though some people do not appreciate good education, or even good culture and teaching combined. It has come under my observation, and | perhaps under the observation Of others, the manner in which the 2nd district of | the town of Canaan school has been con- ducted. Now, let me say right here, there should be no object in selecting a teacher except capability-Miss Haskell has passed a most excellent examination and has credentials from a prominent educational school, and why she should be dispossessed by a party of fanatics, we fail to comprehend--''Let we'll enough alone"
 The annual meeting of the stockhold- CTS of the National Iron bank was held on Tuesday, the 18th inst, and the fol- lowing board of directors was unani- mously elected: A. C. Randall, Fred. Miles, Wm. H. Walton, Wm. H. Bar mum, Robt. Little, E. w. Spur, J. w. Peet
 Miss Lucy Randall has been visiting Mrs T. F, Watson in New Milford for week.
 Hornbeck of the clothing store has a pair of fine canaries. Elson says they help to sell goods taud canary seed).
 Cashier Ruiger of Halls emporium succumbed to hard cold last week and had to lay on the shelf couple of days Mrs F. c. Peetz is laboring under an hysterical mania. She is quite violent at times and the neighbors are often called in to manage her. It is hoped that her affliction is only temporary.
 The National Iron bank declared on Jan. l, dividend of 3l per cent, mak ing 7l per cent for the year. A pretty good showing for these dull times and a country bank at that.
 Mrs G. W. Hall has just returned from an extended visit to Danbury friends.
 Dwight Ingranam of West Cornwall is embellishing the interior of the Dud. ley house, while George Randall deco. rates the exterior. Mir Dudley proposes to have the best appointed house on the line of the Housatonic railroad, and il steam heat, pleasant rooms and courte ous attendance count for anything he will be well patronized. DRUID
 Miss Florence Bartlett is visiting friends and relatives in New York aDt New Jersey.
 The muslcal society of this place vii give a concert in Citizens hall, Thur day evening, Jan. %, assisted by Nils Kate Northrop, Rev H. B. Mead an, Mr F. K. Hawley. The concert vii open with the charming operetta, "Bo Peep" Come one, come all; don't mis this grand treat. Reserved seat ticket for sale at the post office.
 George W. Hall X Go are having som good improvements made in their store They are fitting up shoe room to aC commodate large stock of shoes.
 It is with deep regret we announc the death of Mrs Fred. Peetz of tn place, who departed this life last Thur , day night, the 22d inst. She had bee suffering for the past two weeks from derangement of the mental facultie Mr Peetz and family have the sympath s of the community in their bereavement The funeral took place at the NJ. ] s church on Sunday morning, the Rev !. N. Lewis officiating. The remains wei $ inferred in the Grassy Hill cemetery.
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Fa0eley'S Guide.
IloUsAroNIt nAt,noAp.
January Q. lssb

FLskESoER rRAiNs LkAp CANAAN. ooiRa NoRTn b.57 a m. specirl arriving at r,ususia, at 5a. n. arriving in North Adams goo a.. m., Albany p.26 a. m. l2 90 P. m, AruunR at tittpnelu at 2.et p. m. With thtUnl h ear for Albany, ua State Line, arriving at l.5Q D m. Oonnectpg for the West. Train arnyes In Sara taRa ai 6.lb D m.
 7.b1 D. m, arriving st pittAneld Rt p,25 D. m. Connecting at State Lin, toI Albany aud ths West st. riyinR ai Mban. At tu.05 ?. ni., sAra toRs At1 1.ud a, tu.,
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% DAYS OF THE BEST FrooV GSREAllMG of iha kHEG ASSL '
oolSo WEST. rsAiSs LlAst CANAAN

he puttahsr of the Hartford 0iobs sbsolusy fvs sAf one rstufnnH ts af complete andful u~irasd, btund p4phst faf ntsd on hus clear type, ALee each Ths 10 Houh "Hhs Crchst hs neafth
 y Ch~A NeksnA q "Enorh Ardeni" cod ether retms tT AfrNd Tenu3spn. "Amas h.ftontH hy osnrHs kat sIs Laurel hus" by Mss Muack author of "Iuhn nanfas-H
 "Tha Hems cnok BoA Family fhssesn kas dreds of rrustps for rnhtnE sha hih naH.akespsa
 "The rsuw Markh hY wkis Ceiina tmeaptaH u,s whiFh Nnd hy Mary Cecil Hay. "fus Ctss pf ths New wnFtas adescrpHuu ef every tnpnfset city tn Asras fussfsf with btrdsssrs ht cttiss dssctsd fTIs Ias4 Note, hy Henry Weed, Easi Lfnns tt sThe Iadv ths tske,# hy rir walter rcuit fN awn order toi ntfdues ihs HANrruAp oionp tt p.es m column, inchsa ta the eniun trasd se@d in l1o lsaainF wseAtf paperin New EnEand, surpied rfixsts aisFr6 cpd spart special contrisu'e Eifnr ths world hewa hFt AtslaErArhio and fm aldty Co give spiendd fery paper pnhltg win absolutely give above naentoaaA M rspNpt q ba osntafert mauhs susptea the utena totA Q psy eI ths ssfs the s haaAa nstahsf & douhiy Feiarned gnEwNy ssyys V pe pai wait ssna eees pAfx, A uLonk. hAnIwunn coNM
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LEGISLATIVE NOTES.

TUESDAY, JAN 20. HOUSE. Clerk Downs called the House to or der at Il :45. MT Clark of Haddam was chosen speaker, pro tenn.
 At 12:15 o'clock the balloting for United States Senator began. The re- sl1lt is as fnllnws.-
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Gnnn. Nestertl @ews.
CANAAN. CONN WEDNESDAY, JAN. 28, 1885.
TERMS OF sUBsURIPTION.

One Year, strictly an adconce, s2.OO Sir Months, 1.OO
 Three Months, oO Single Copies, 9
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IIAWIIoMp A ,ONN, WLspIHN

Huns from Hartford to Hhinsbcck on the Hudson river, whvre tt connects with
 tue N. L. & A, h, ltailroad.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-17

An UnweIcome Visitor Persists in Hold
ing the Generals Hand-The sick
Mans Voice Again Husky
Absolute Quiet Ordered.

Mt. MACGREGOR, July 15.-General
Grant slept nearly three hours during the
forenoon, and between II and | o'clock
was dressed. An hour later the General
was on the piazza engaged with the
papers His voice has again become
husky and less distinct No person be
side the physicians and members of the
family, and they rarely are speaking to
the General this week. He is being
afforded absol;ite rest and his pulse in
fulness and regularity proves the wisdom
of this quiet,
Between and o'clock, while General
Grant was alone on this piazza the noun
tain train brought from Saratoga
party of visitors. One of the
number, man with grey hair,
boldly ascended the steps of the cottage
and sat down beside the, General. He
seized the sick mans hand and persisted
in holding fast to it and talking to the
General. Meanwhilei Harrison protested,
but his objections We're unheeded. Gen.
Grant at length drew his hand away from
the rude intruder and took up his writing
pad He wrote upon it that his physi-
elan had ordered him to have no
conversation with any visitor Thereup-
on the General arose and sought refuge
within the cottage. His outing was spoil
ed by this boorsh intrusion, when the ut
most efforts We're being made to conserve
his strength by quiet
AS the General entered the cottage Col:
Fred Grant, who had been informed of
the presence of an Objectionable person,
walked out and advised the visitor that
his father could not be fatigued by calls
or conversation with stranger The
intruder went down the steps and exhibit
ed with glee the writing of the General to
the large company of visitors, who had
thus been deprived of an opportunity to
see the sick man at respectful distance.
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Vermont Democrats likely to Remain
Hungry for some Time.

a special despatch from Washington TO
the Boston JOUrHdl, dated July II, says
Vermont, Massachusetts, New Hamp-
shire and Maine were represented at the
Treasury and Post Office Departments
to-day, and Manning and Villas listened to
a great deal of information about the
Customs Collectors and Postmasters in
these States The visitors did not make
much progress. They found that New
England is receiving little attention, and
need not hope for much at present. They
presented their cases strongly, however,
and said the Democratic voters are uneasy
Mr.. Smalley is outspoken in his loyalty to
the Administration. He says the New
England Democrats are of course dis
appointed that things should move so
slowly, but are convinced that the Presi-
Democratic party to be only second
III Importance to the prosperity
of the country, and that every act
on his part is dictated by a desire to pro-
mote both objects. He says if Mr. Cleve-
land thought he was moving too slowly
for the good of the party he would not
hesitate moment to change his course.
He SAYS the President has ample appor-
tunity for observation and has good adj
vice, and the Democrats have enough con-
tidence in him to take it for granted that
whatever course he adopts is the wisest
that circumstances permit. Mr.. Smalley
says he sees nolndications of early changes
in any OF the more important New Eng
land Offices
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The HaN CrOp.

The hay crop is likely to turn out much
better than has been heretofore reported,
both Us to quantity and quality, Several
gentlemen of this city who have travelled
quite extensively through different see
tons of the State say that the crop taken
together will he fully up to the average,
while in many towns in this immediate
section it is reported that many farmers
will have more than an average yield OF
grass peracre. Very high meadows Will be
light. but low fields will afford an enough
better yield to raise the average to that OF
former years ON one point he testimony
is universal and that is that the grass crop
has grown fully third in the last two
weeks. But few farmers comparatively
had begun haying previous to the setting
in of the recent wet spell and the majority
have waited until the present week IN or
der to "let the grass grow. Reports lrom
all points show that cultivated crops are
growing finely, with prospects OF an
abundant harvest.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-17
Photographers in Convention.

BUFFALO, y. y, july 1.-THE sixth an
nual convention of the American assoca-
ton of photographers began here to-day.
\ large number of the leading photo
graphers of the country are present. In
connection with the meeting Il very elab-
orate exhibition of Photographic work and
mNteriAl Is glNen.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-17

The people of Ludlow and vicinity are
making preparations for an elaborate cele-
bratiun of the semi-centenniul of Black
River academy, founded in 1888, and one
of the oldest and best institutions of its
kind in the State The date for the cele-
bration is Aug, 26, and among the alumni
who have already signified their inten-
tiOn of being present are Ex-Governor
Proctor of Rutland Hiram Hitchcock,
ESD of, the Fifth avenue hotel, New
York Judge Il. W. Clark of Brattleboro
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Tunbridge.

The persons arrested for shearing James
X GoOdwin's horse were examined before
Justice j. VI. Whitney saturday, and
three of the five, George and Heber
Rowell and Ora Goodale, were held for
trial at the County Court. Lamb X Tar
bell of South Royalton appeared for the
State, and Chas. Heath of Montpelier for
the respondents. -. Friday night some
scoundrels committed depredatlons in the
rests are to be made.
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FROM SHADOW TO LIGHT.
REMARKABLE CHANGE IN GEN. GRANT
y Month on MI. NIacGrcgor. The sick
soldier Judcrgocs ~ Decided Change
For the Bcttcr--iIc (onNerscs in
AN Audible Voice.

Mr.. MACGREGuH y. Y. July l3.-The
ftiully vicious disease Of cancer has sell
dom developed a change 50 remarkable Hs
that which marks the closing hours Of
Gen. Grant first month on the mountain.
On Saturday he was sadly depressed in
spirits and to-day he said that he felt
bright and anxious to work. On Satur-
day his voice was husky rafting whis-
per and to-day he conversed orally with
a clear voice. On Saturday he was list
less and Indifferent to events and persons
about him and to-day he was frequently
droll in his remarks and humorous in
sallies with those near him This sudden
change, apparently for the better, has
caused earnest comment and his family
are jumping to the conclusion that the
General will recover The doctors, how
ever, say that this sharp revulson
from shadow to light in 50 brief a
space of time is one Of those changes
| that in themselves are evidence of cancer,
and yet the record of the last two
| days has not been made without some sur
prise to the physicians in attendance. The
| medical summary of the situation as the
! patient closes his first month on Mt.
MacGregor is not disheartening, though it
deals only with cold facts, 50 far as ascer-
tanned All accidental infiltration seems
!
! the neck, which was swollen even with
the cheeks wnen the patient came
| here, a casual observer would now
scarcely notice any enlargement The
| affected parts in the side look better and
! the symptoms at these points are i'm
proved.
Though the parts cannot be said to be
! healing, there is observed a granular
phase and less tendency to bloody sputs.
No cocaine has been used in three days
past, which is equivalent to saying that
there us an abatement, of pain and mu-
Gus seCretOns. The only discomfort now
mentiOnable is that which has its seat III
the main sore ut the base of the tongue.
The patient is now able to close his lips
and breathe through the nasal passages
The interior of the throat looks clearer
and in the three days past has scarcely re-
quired professional treatment or atten-
ton. Thus the fifth week on the noun
tain is begun with an apparent improve
ment of all symptoms as against those
that existed at the time of leaving New
York
Comfortable Afternoon for Gen. Grant.
Mt. MACGREGoR, July 4.-Dr. Douglas
this afternoon joined Dr. Shrady at the
cottage. where the latter reported a quiet
and comfortable afternoon DR.. Douglas
and Dr. Shrady were present when the
patient retired this evening and the con-
dtions We're reported about the same as
LAST evening. The indications are for a
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West Berk shire.

During the storm Of last Thursday the
barn of Sanborn Livingston was struck
by lightning and set on fire, and together
with his house was totally destroyed, All
the furniture and the windows of the
house were saved. The loss is partly coy
cred by insurance.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-17

A dramatic feast was afforded our peo-
pie on Friday and saturday nights when
teers" was PLAYED by the "Clcfs,' Il com
pany composed of local talent entirely.
This opera is il rarity, the copyright being
owned by the Boston Ideals and permis-
sion to give it here was only obtained
through the energy and tact of
the "Clef's' director, j; Henry Eng
far ahead of any thing heretofore
given by the club The scenery was new
and the costumes elegant, having been
procured from Boston for the occasion.
the brilliant character of the play may he
appreciated from the fact that it contains,
besides the sparkling dialogue, an over
ture, eighteen choruses, sixteen solos, four
quartettes, four duets and trio. The
scene is laid near La Rochelle, France,
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TJy NEW SERIES VOL. XXI. BURLINGTOl

Maine. formerly Miss H. Waite of
this place, came to town on saturday, be
ing called here by the serious illness of
her sister, Miss Abbe Waite now at rdcn,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-17

II. V. Whpple started for South Bend,
Indiana with nineteen head of fine jersey
cows Monday The c. V. X. r. company
are putting in hydrant for the use of the
fire department of this place. John b.
Barker and wife started Monday evening
for an extended tour through the West,
going via New York and Philadelphia.
The proprietor of Robbins's show was ar
rested here Friday evening for running Il
gaming table.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-17

Two accidents occurred in town last
week. While Miss Mary Pulley was riding
Il hOrse-rake, for sport, the horse became
frightened, ran, and she was thrown to the
ground, fracturing her arm at the elbow
joint Drs. Porter and Sutton We're
summoned and the broken bones were
put in place. Lulu Peck, Il six years old
daughter of Henry Peck, while play ing
about moving machine, fell upon Il
stone, dlslocating and otherwise iniurng
her elbow joint, Drs. Bond and Smith
attending Rev. +. w. Olmstead of
Bridport preached at the Congregational
church last sabbath in exchange with Mr..
Stebbins
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-17

The late rains have wonderfully refresh
ed the growing crops. Hay will be light
crop, some meadows not looking better
than pastures &c. Some OF our farmers will
commence cutting their hay this week
Corn and potatoes are looking well....
Considerable buckWheat has been sOWed
this year, the ground being in an unit
condition for other crops .... Doctor j. p
Hill and his family were in town over
sunday Potato bugs We're never more
plenty than at the present time....J. y
and it was feared that the horse woult
bleed to death
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-17

During the storm last Thursday after
noon many shade and fruit trees We're
blown down, and many fields of corn were
badly damaged by the wind and hail. a
large barn belonging to Nathaniel kilburn
was blown nearly off its foundation.
Some sheds belonging to Mr., Abbott We're
blown down. Two large barns in the
eastern part of the town were blown down.
The damage done here amounts To more
than $1,000.