Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-08-20
THE NEWS IN VERMONT.
MATTERS OF INTEREST IN OUR OWN
STATE.


wINoosK.
a fire was discovered at 9:15 last Friday
in a freight car. south of the Central Yer
mont freight house. The Lafayette hose
responded promptly but the flames not be
ing eNAAre it was put out with II few
pals 4, SYater.
sHELBURN.
There was a lawn party at the resi-
dence of Lee Tracy, Esq, Wednesday
evening of this week. Miss Clemantine
Smes ~ Of New York is visiting friends
in t, kie many friends of Mrs w
II. v'nOn, who has been seriously i'll for
some time past, will be pleased to learn
that she is now improving and 1t is hoped
is out of danger.
Mrs. Mosher and daughter of Provi-
dence, r. l., are in town visiting friends
IA tsgrty consisting of j. B. Alfred of
Fairta - Macomber and DR. Ashley
of Wes10rd and f. b. Finn of this town
intend leaving here next Tuesday for
few days 5ojourn in the Adirondacks ..
ss Jennie Dixon, who has been in
Washington, D. c., the past year, return
ed home receb ty.
Service at the Episcopal mission rooms,
on River street, Milton Falls, on Sunday
next, Aug. 22d, at 4 m, to be conducted
by Mr.. II. II. Ross, principal of the Yer
mont Episcopal institute, Burlington. A
full attendance is expected Seats free.
UNDERHILL.
Underhill people are seldom treated to
richer musical entertainments than were
given in this place Friday evening. The
quartette from Burlington consisting of
Mr.. G. 5. Cornell, Mr.. S. ID. Hopkins, Miss
Bertha Rice and Miss Mary Simpson were
assisted by Mrs. Nay, soprano, and c. w.
Davis, pianist An apprecative audience
were hearty in their applause 1t was
q cOnCt rt of rare excellence.
EAST CHARLOTTE
MIR and Mrs Harris and Mr. and Mrs.
Clark, all of Bratteboro are visiting
friends in this village. Mr.. Charles Har-
ris is home from Proctor for brief vaca-
ton Miss Matte l.. Notey, formerly of
this village and during the past three
Grand Rapids, Mich, Will soon join her
fortunes with those of a Vermont minis
ter in the state matrimonial. The Rev.
George S. Pratt of st. Adams is expected
to speak in the Baptist church next Sab
bath, the 22d. morning and evening in
exchange with the pastor.
ESSEN JUNCTION.
Joseph LaBonta and Mrs. NJ. Whalen,
who were recently married by Rev. Mr.
Goodall have gone to Michigan. The
PuritanS of Burlington came up to play Il
game of base ball with the Edmunds
Wednesday and at the close of the fifth
inning the score stood 90 to in favor of
the Edmunds when the Puritans sudden
ly concluded it was time to go to supper
and left the field very unceremoniously.
w. b. Johnson's MILL which has been
shut down three weeks started up again
on Tuesday. During the time it was shut
down the dam was almost wholly renewed
and is now in excellent condition.
CHARLOTTE.
There is complaint of potatoes rotting
in some places, especially on clay lands.
-. This Is an off year for nut crops M
This has been great year for rust on
the crop for fodder. ....P. V. Hgbee who
arrived recently from southwestern Mich
lgan, reports an immense apple crop in
that part of the state. This is the first
time in several years when apples have
not been almost a failure with them.
Fifteen to 20 years ago they grew multi
tudes of peaches and now hardly a thrifty
peach orchard can be found -. Rev Henry
Pease, who is spending the summer with
friends here, preached an excellent ser
mon III the Congregational church Sun
day.
wEsTFORD.
Postmaster Weaver continues quite i'll
Work has commenced on the new
Baptist parsonage and there is reason to
expect that the vacant corner will soon
exhibit comely edifice Mrs. Rock
woods dwelling house adorned with new
blinds and bright coat of paint, smiling
ly greets the eye. Extensive repairs
and Improvements of the house, barn
and grounds of 5. G. Bates are noticeable
The excursion to "Old Ti' was en-
1oyed by several individuals and some
intend take the trip to Saratoga this
week IA few health and pleasure seek
ers are contemplating visit to the Adj
rondacks. A dividend just declared by
the Union Cheese Factory company gives
its patrons 6S cents n hundred pounds for
their milk through the month of June
and they have reason to expect more Tor
Julys product.
COLCHESTER.
Haying and harvesting are about ended
and farmers have secured a fine crop OF
both nay and grain. .... Potatoes bid fair
for large yield If rust or rot do not in
tertere Camping is all the rage lust
now Mr.. John Lyon aud family are
spending week at their cottage on Grand
Isle Mr.. Herbert Burnham with his
wife Is spending his vacation in town
among relatives and friends. The in
hahitants of our quiet village were some
what amused Monday in seeing Officer
Wheeler escorting prisoner up and down
the streets in search of bail The past
rec rd of the chap made it difficult for
him to find the needed friend and not un-
til he had travelled several miles to re
latiye's did he succeed. A man who has
no regard for dying father cannot
expect much sympathy from others. If
reports are true the same young man may
want larger bail ere long. Also an older
brother who has lately moved to West
ford. Never has our community been so
shocked as of late by the proceedings of
these Two against their aged father during
his last days on earth.
HINESBURGH.
Corn is caring remarkably well and there
is going To be a great growth OF after feed.
49,. Threshing machines have started but
there is good deal of grain to be har-
vested yet....T The Lewis Creek creamery
sends Off about one thousands pounds Of
butter week, the last lot sold for % cents
per pound. There is an abundance of
early apples but little winter fruit. and
but few cider apples. %. For several years
all the taxes have been collected
by the town treasurer and are pay