Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-11-26
THE NEWS IN VERMONT,
MATTERS OF INTEREST IN OUR OWN
STATE.
Chittenden County.



at this point Thursday evening, FRIDAY
morning the "red rocks" opposite the
Burlington Woollen mills, were covered
with water, the river being higher than
1t has been for years at this season of the
year. 1t was found very difficult to run
the electric light dynamos, as the water
ran over the bulkheads and the racks
could not be kept clear The cotton
mill of j, II. Gates Il Company was
unable to run at all Friday
About noon the water began to sub
side, and at night was at least IS inches
lower Many small streams in various
parts of the town have swollen until they
have burst their banks and carried away
numerous small bridges The stream
flowing through Sunderland Hollow be-
came quite a river and floated off some
of its bridges. The bridge by the sawmill
near Colchester Centre was carried away,
also another small bridge in the valley
beyond. Union meetings are being
conducted in this place, this week at the
Congregational church under the leader
snip OF Mrs. Woodbury.. Considerable in
terest is being manifested and it is ex-
pected that work has been commenced
that will result in much good. ~ The
water main on Malletts avenue is being
changed from four inch to eight inch
pipe. Jerry Mongeon is erecting a
large front addition to his house. ....
The annual meeting of the Y. NJ. c. A. of
Wlnooski will occur soon. The work
during the past year done by the associa-
tlon has been practical and accompanied
by good results. The present attendance
on the reading room is large The asso-
citation ought to and doubtless will re-
celve the support of all church members
and others interested in the welfare of the
young men of our community ..... Sew
eral entertainments will take place at
Corporation Hall next week, among them
VIII be one given by a detachment of the
far-tampI SdnWa com DDut
ESSEX.
Mr.. s. a. Brownel and wife and Mrs.
Brownell's sister, Miss Carrie Tracy of
Shelburn. started Monday night for New
York city. They are to be gone about two
weeks visiting friends in New Jersey and
other places.
RICHMOND.
There lay on the ground about foot of
snow, when ii commenced raining Thurs
day morning, the water in the small
streams in the afternoon was the highest
for many yeals The roads are badly
washed, on Alder brook in about mile,
four bridges are left impossible, many
men were at work Friday repairing the
highways. .......Ai Jacobs, from Cedar
Rapids, Mich, is visiting his friends here
...... William r. Christian has returned
from Massachusetts, his health being
somewhat improved
MILTON.
Morning service at the Episcopal Mis-
sion rooms, on River street, Milton Falls.
on Advent Sunday, November 2S, at
1890 a. m, to be followed by Bible class
Immediately after.
a society of Christian Endeavor has
been organized, its second meeting being
held Tuesday evening at the COngrega-
tionai parsonage. A constitution was
adopted, and the following officers were
elected: President, Rev. j. l.. Sewall :
vice president, II J. Farwell secretary,
Miss {. a. Bartlett ; treasurer, Miss Alice
&. Jackson. Eighteen active and - aSso-
ciate members are thus far enrolled and
many more are expected.
The 'kickapOo Indians are camping
for two weeks IN village hall, Offering
their medicines for the alleViatiun of near
ly all the ills that flesh is heir to, and with
considerable success in the matter of pur-
Chasers. Their free entertainments draw
large crowds every night, and the best of
order prevails ... The store between
Austins hotel and n $ Wood and Sons
has been recently fitted up with large
stock of harnesses, sleighs and similar
articles. The new firm is Landon *
Skeeles, who will be pleased to see their
friends, and sell at lowest figures any
thing that goes over, round or behind
horse, There should be good trade for
such store in this place, e,..... An al djourn-
ed meeting OF citizens interested in fire
protection (and their number seems to be
very small was held Friday evening
Partial reports were presented from pre-
llmlnary surveys looking to the bringing
of water in the village The meeting ad-
Journed Tor two weeks requesting the
committee to get more exact facts and
figures upon the matter.
HINEsBURGH.
Friday evening, November 10, the viii
lage schools united in giving public eX-
hibtiOn, the primary and intermediate
departments rendering cantata, the
high school contributed recitatiOns and
songs. The parts were well chosen and
successfully rendered, being credit to
Themselves and teachers. The term
just closed has been marked by prosperity
IN each department., there seeming to be a
steady advance Much credit is due to
the teachers and many of the scholars for
perseverng effort needful for success
and meets the approval of the patrons of
the schools.
thal the flats were covered with water and
the bridge over Lewis Creek near the
smith Noble place, was washed away.
49,. Mrs. Nichols fell down down stairs
at Mr. Enoch Weeds, Saturday and sus-
talned Injuries about the head and face,
..'... he closing exercises of the acade-
my at the chapel, Friday evening, drew
house iull and were every way success.
The parts were all perfectly learned and
showed thorough drill The cantata
rendered by the pupils of the interme-
diate department deserves much praise.
....;,The academy will open again De
cember 6..... While the Congregational
church is undergoing repairs the services
will be held in the Advent house. II.
NJ. Hull has gone to Boston. Mr.. f.
ID. Falby has been engaged again to teach
in school II the coming winter Mr.. r.
Sears has bought the Mix place at the
north end Of the village.
ESSEX JUNCTION.
Mrs Asa Brigham, while out IN the
back room last Saturday, fell, striking her
arm on sharp board cutting large cash
near the elbow. a physician was called
who sewed it up...... Mr. John Hurson
while packing pork Saturday evening was
cut in the wrist with the butcher knife, it
bled freely and a physician was called to
dress the wound.
B. f, Hyde is moving into the house of
his father who is to live with his SON Mr..
HYDE moved from Chicago III Nor