Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-16

toward lower figures as the season adj
vances. There is some complaint that it
is not an easy matter to obtain the neces-
saly help for huying time, and good
many farmers are hampered IN the work
on this account.
Alexis Bcaupre. whose death is ChrOn-
! icled espWhcre was an old and esteemed
citizen of Burlington having lived here
for over 20 years. He leaves to mourn his
loss wife and nine children-seven boys
and two girls-eight of whom live here,
and among whom is Clement, eN-presideut
of the st. Jean Baptiste society, Eugene
and Leon H.. all well and favurably known
His funeral took place at St Joseph's
church Wednesday morning at Q O'Clock.
The Burlington and Winooski Railroad
company held their annual meeting Sat
urday and the following directors were
elected: L. A. Woodbury., +. G. Ken.
nedy, X. b. Walker, 10 ID. Hatch, G.. W.
Wales. The meeting was adjourned un-
til Wednesday, July 81, when the direc
tors will meet and organize. The yearly
statement shows that the earnings have
more than paid the fixed charges, includ-
ing the operating expenses and interest on
the bonds. The rebuilding of the road
and the purchase of the open cars was
done by the issue and sale OF new stock.
While one of the Ferguson Bros. ice
carts was passing through North Battery
street Tuesday morning two little girls
climbed on to the steps to obtain some
pieces of ice. The driver told them several
times to get down but they paid no atten-
fp IL In n oh . lo
wagon wheels passed over some obstruc.
ton and the little girls were thrown off,
one of them, Mamie Donnelly, 10 years of
age, sustaining broken leg. This is the
second accident that has occurred in this
city occasioned by children catching rides
on passing teams and parents will do well
to instruct their children as to the dangers
of that practice.
Marshal Henry has arrested a man
named Alphonse Forgue on the charge
of taking Il registered letter from the
postotlice in this city, which did not be
long to him, but which was directed to
his brother Antoine Forgue. The latter
lives i'm La Prairie, Canada, but had been
working in this city some time when he
was called home by sickness His brother
lent him money to 90 home with, money
which he was expecting from home not
having arrived. When the latter did ar
rive it was taken from the Office by Al
phonse who claimed that he was Antoine
Forgue. Postmaster Derby received a
letter from the real Antoine Forgue ask
ing what had become of the letter where
upon Alphonse was arrested.
The regular meeting of Camp Gen. VIII
liam Wells No. 10, sons of veterans, was
held last Friday The meeting was call
ed TO order by Lieut.. Col. j. +. Fox, there
being present visiting brothers, Col.
George f. Terrill and Inspector f. 5.
Palmer, both of Underhll. Remarks
were made by Col. Terrill, who gave a his
tory of the sons of veterans in Vermont,
which was very interesting aud well re-
ceived. as was also the report of Inspector
Palmer 1t was voted that Il delegation
from this camp attend the meeting of
George \. Custer, Camp No. !. at Under
hill, Friday evening. Camp Gen. VIII
liam Wells is in a nourishing coudi-
ton, with membership of over 20. The
boys expect to double the number by
January LIST