Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-10-08

,re ,iiohiS III stowe and waterbury this
week. There was dance at Darrar's
hall, Friday evening -. Robert Thomas
VINO mas been clerking at Hyde Park for
.ne te past iew years has accepted a situa-
1ioh III Rutland. Frank Mcfarland of
Massacnusetts is visiting his brother
Capt Moses Mcfarland.
Bristol.
Inc butter market Saturday was lively.
ana the offerings were unusually large
Prlces ranged from 23 20 25 cents. The
farmers were feeling happy over the price
on outter; and the merchants enjoyed a
large trade. Floyd Briggs, who broke
his leg September "a, died last Tuesday
from the effects of blood poisoning ..
me Abernethy-M Munsill water system will
De completed this week The Union ser
wees at the Baptist church, Sunday eve
mihH, attracted large congregation. Rev
|. w; Hregorv. of the Methodist church,
preached forcible sermon e. The ladies
OF the catholic church are to hold fair
at Holley hall, beginning Thursday eve
hlhg, ana continuing four evenings The
proceeds VIII be devoted to liquidating the
debt on the church building 49,. Base ball
saturday Bristol. 10 South Bristol. 20
otarksDoros, IS; New Haveus, IT,. The
present term of the graded school is pro-
crossing finely. The new teachers. Prof
GrlsWold and Miss Lowell, have made a II
excellent Impression so tar, and are evil
deutly the right persons for the place
Misses Barry and Bissonette are sustain
ing thelrreputatons as teachers of ability
A large number of scholars from out of
the district are in attendance . The op-
Positlon TO the incorporation of the village
Is rapidly disappearing, the arguments in
iaNor Oh uhe same being too sound. There
lOre, IL Is safe 10 say that Bristol Will be
an Incorporated village in few months
Bristol IS to have "A bookstore. The first
snow Of the season fell Saturday. Rev
l. W, Gregory, OF the Methodist church.
Sunday morning to backslders
"A game Of base ball announced for
Thursday next between the Bristol and
South Bristol clubs.
Montpelier.
The family of Mr.. &. G.. Shepard who
recently died, We're notified Saturday of
the death in New York of Mr. Shephard's
half brother. The latter was brought here
for burial, and the funeral services were
held at the Snephard residence on Sunday
afternoon. Since the attack OF the
salvation army upon the Vermont capital
no RAD has made such stir here as the
present one which is progressing against
I he rum sellers. The grand jury has
been in session for over week at the
county court house, and, though the ses
slons are secret, numerous rumors are
current of what is going on. People from
Marshtield Moretown and ther townshave
been suprnaed to tellwho sold intoxicating
liquor in their locality, and Friday and
saturday numerous well known citizens
OF Montpelier were called upon to tell
what they knew on the subject. The
stories afloat concerning the struggles
which the jury had had with unwilling
witnesses are somewhat conflicting, but
indicate that some strange scenes have
taken place in the jury room. .....T The
electric light was in complete running or
Her for the first time Saturday evening.
1t Is pronounced by all a decided success.
and the st.eets were never so well lighted
rs they VIII be this fall and winter.
Tunbridge.
The managers of the Worlds Fair have
invited the principal teachers and pupils
)t the State Normal school at Randolph
10 attend fair week.
Thc prospect for successful Worlds
tair Is very flatterng, The entries pre-
'lous to the opening day We're largely in
.Xcess of those of other years. Thomas
+. Sanders, Esq, telegraphed Secretary
Lyman Monday that severe illness would |
prevent his delivering the address.
Crops of all kinds are large this year
With the exception, possibly, of apples and
)f these there IS at least an average crop.
Enosburgh Falls.
The Salvation Army have closed their |
abors here and gone to West Enosburgh |
After holding meetings here three weeks !
hey had so converts. A. w. Wood |
gorth has completed a building opposite |
he passenger depot which will be occu-
)led by l.. II. Beaulac, marble dealer, and
1. Rose printing office. u. w. Pomeroy
md +. j. Parmelee have their new house
learly completed also A b. Harris, and
v, +. Fuller and H. ID. Kendall, ell of
which are fine residences erected this
ummer.
+. B. Merriam and family from Topeka,
Kansas arrived Saturday. They are
,uests OF II. Dillingham;. Mr. and Mrs.
Ainsworth of Calais, guests of II. b Free
nan started for home Monday. ....A
light shock of earthquake was felt here
soon after the snow storm which
ad left the hills white, The young peo-
lie had very pleasant time at the recep-
ion given by Rev. Mr.. Tucker at the
1ethodist church. After the reception a
,hantauqua Home circle was organized
With Rev, L. z. Tucker as president, F. A.
.eland, vice-president, Miss |. NJ. Bar
ow, secretary, Miss A. l., Oakes and Miss
!. A Waterman, executive committee,
irs Story, critic...A the meeting call
d for the purpose of electing officers for
he next lecture course the following Off
ers were chosen President, Prof
campbell secretary, DR.. Allen treasur-
r, |. l.. Pearl -. Dr. Cummings has
AIKEN rooms at Mr.. Tracy's and is admin
stering to the needs of the public. He is
oon to take permanent residence over the
tore of Welch & Harrington . Two hun
red and six tickets were sold from this
tation to the Morrisville fair and balloon
scenSion.
North Ferrisburgh.
Rev. H. Eaton of Burlington was the
uest on Wednesday last, of the pastor of
he Methodist church of this place. The
ay was passed by them on the hills. Sew
raj squirrels and one bird were brought
/. Mrs. Ann German, who has been
angerously i'll, is slowly recovering. ....
he cemetery lot is being much improved
he grass weeds and bushes are carefully
leaned away and the drive-ways are be
" graded and graveled Mrs. NJ. +.
lien is teaching II large and deeply in
crested class the rudiments of music
ich Saturday afternoon in Allen hall 49,.
he Methodist Sunday school has placed
Nj new books on its shelves. The school
enjoying great prosperity. The quar- :
,rly report was given yesterday, the ag- !.
regate in attendance during the quar- ,
n was 1887. Mr.. Fred S. Ball is the pop
lar superintendent. %. Rev. 5. A. Kerr
shurUh Ia IN haln tho naQtnr In