Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-02-05

NlChoiVllle, n. Y, are IN town visiting
loller's daughter, Mrs. Charles Benedict,
Mr.. 1oller meanwhile is showing to the
farmers of this section of Olmstead, San
ford and Pages double knife cutting APP
paratus for mowers and reapers Dir.
and Mrs. f. +. Preston of New Haven
were in town over Sunday guests of Mrs.
Juliette b. lIolley, Mrs. Preston's mother
go, Mr.. and Mrs. John o.. Benedict and
family late of Putnam, n. Y, are in town,
at present with Mrs. Benedict's father,
William B. Easton. Mr. and Mrs. Bene-
dict contemplate locating in town perma-
nently, in the spring. Mrs. Marion Rob-
inson who has been severely i'll for seve-
raj weeks, still remains in very critical
condition, and grave fears are entertained
of his recovery. .. Mrs. S. A. Sanford is
spending few weeks in New Haven with
her brother Hon. f.. $. Dana, who has
been quite indisposed of late but is now
much improved. Quite large number
of the friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Randall surprised them" few even
lngs since, the occasion being their 18th
wedding anniversary and Mr.. Randalls
birthday. Fine refreshments provided by
the guests were served, during the even
ing, and gifts both useful and rnamental
were left as reminder of the pleasant
evening, and of this epoch of their married
lives. Miss Agnes Stowell is spending
the vacation of the Castleton Normal
school in town with her sister, Mrs. G.. K.
Witherell
Waterbury.
Mike Manning has put in fifteen thous-
and blocks of ice to supply his meat
market and ice customers the coming
year. 1t was taken from the mill pond at
Mill village was about IL inches thick
and pure. >. Mark Canerdy is interested in
Il cattle ranch in Iowa and another in
Montana. None of their cattle We're
lost in the recent cold weather. as
they are well supplied with sheds.
The fair of st. Andrews church closed,
last Saturday night, at the Waterbury
hotel hall There was large crowd pres
ent to assist the Rev. j. Brelivet the pas
tor. The cars brought quite number
from Richmond, Montpelier, and North
field. Rev. Mr.. Barron of Richmond was
present There was an exciting contest
for the gold watch, which was won by
Miss Nancy Rafferty, of DuXbury, she
having 400 votes. Miss Maggie Ryan had
1910, Miss Julia Hays 1910, Miss Mary
kefe, 1890 and several others, making $424
for the watch. The conductors lantern,
was won by John Sweeney with 800 votes.
Supper was served from to 10 O'clock
and music was furnished by the Water
bury cornet band. Miss Ada Cain won Il
beautiful hanging lamp. The saw and
clapboard mill at Colbyville We're sold by
the assignees of l.. Dumas, to John Deav-
lit ana Daniel Deavitt of Moretown,
and Luke Roberts Of Waterbury last Sat
urday, for $1,000.
West Randolph.
Fountain Engine company will hold
their tenth annual bail in Dubois & Gays
hall, Friday evening, Feb. 10. Music will
be furnished by Curtis's full band e. Mrs
a. Sargent was buried Monday Mrs
H. j. Banlster is very low with consump-
slsting n the union meetings has returned
to WesSBerkshire. e.. Rev. ). p. Booth of
of Mortified was in town Monday
Judge Rowell has broken up house
keeping and is boarding at the
Red Lion Inn with his wife.
some steps have been placed in front of
Draper & Fales block ... Hon. w, p. Dill
llngham of Waterbury was in town last
week ... Monday evening James Welch's S
horse had lively run. When about n
mile from the village the bit broke and
Mr., Welch stepped out of the sleigh. The
horse ran to the village, broke off two
stone posts and smashed the sleigh into
fine kindling wood. The horse was not
seriously injured. -. The Northheld Dra
matte club will present the popular drama
"Neighbor sJackwood" here saturday
night. They have had crowded houses
everywhere .. Robert j. Kimball, Esq,
formerly of this place, has been elected a
New York Stock exchange. Rev. r. o.
Allen went to his new field of labor III New
York Tuesday Mr.. Demers the harness
maker, has discontinued business on ac-
count of poor health.
New Haven.
Hon. Samuel p Nash, formerly resi-
dent of New Haven, is now in town mt the
residence of his relative, Hon. William p
Nash, disabled with rheumatism. -. Hon
f.. ;. Dana is engaged, as his health will
permit, III preparing for the history of
Addison county now being compiled that
part which relates to New Haven. =. Harry
Hunt, pensioner Of the war of lSl2-l4,
now "a years old, is seemingly quite well
this winter, doing IL large amount of
reading Prof. Hotfnagle seems to be Il
strict discipIinarian having deemed it eX-
pedient during his stay here, to re
turn to the patcrnal roof a sec
ond hilarious young gentleman. Nei-
ther We're residents of tins town..
Rev. A. \. Robertson of Nergennes oc-
cupied the desk very acceptably ON sun
day, in exchange with Rev. Mr.. Sargent
49,. Mr.. Charles Peck, one of our most
energetic middle-aged farmers, has been
i'll tor several days with serious brain
malady. .Sleighing is very fine here
now.
Isle La Motto.
ing and ice. The donation at the Meth
odlst church for the benefit of Rev Mr..
Adams was Il success and cleared $50 after
paying all expenses. Mrs. ii. &. Hill has
returned from Buffalo, n. Y, where she
has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Sew
erence. Mr.. and Mrs. DR.. Holcomb of
Plattsburgh are in town Mr.. Thomas
of plattsburgh was in town
last week 1t is high time that our
looked after the dane
ing parties that are held and are so de
to the young of our town.
Alburgh.
Rev. j. S. Tupper was unable to supply
the pulpit of the Methodist Episcopal
church last Sabbath. lie is suffering from
erysipelas in his face. Mr.. Edgar Haynes
read Il sermon. 80. William III. Darby had
"A slight shock of paralysis the Goth ult.
One side was partially paralyzed. He is
some better and hopes are entertained of
his recovery -. Farmers have been draw
ing stone from this town for the break
water at Rouses Point, but it is reported
that work has been suspended for the
winter.
Waterbury.