Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-11-02
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Peioou "no VIII unite the properties into
one large farm.
a large number OF bets are being made
as election approaches, one of 300. one NJ
gov and two Of $50 each in Winoosk,.
! having been made Saturday, besides 9th
ers Oh lesser amounts. All were on the
general results and were for even money.
Conslderable complaint is made by some
consumers OF water because the Central
vermont road is allowed to let a coptin-
uous stream OF water flow from the fau-
Gets located in the depot here, for which
the department receives no adequate com.
| pensation.
The sophomore class of the University
has adopted set of resolutions express-
ing their thanks to the ladies of the senior
and sophomore classes and to Mr.. j. H.H.
Garfield for the kindness and hospitality
shown the class foot ball team at the time
of the recent game.
lhe break in the water pipe which oc.
CURED on Pitkin street, thus depriying a
large portion Of the north part of the city
OF water for whole day, again forcibly
emphasizes the fact that the small cement
pipes poorly supplied with gates, cannot
too soon be replaced,
The success of the Archibald street school
which was opened recently, has exceeded
the expectations of the board. A large pro-
portion OF the students have never been
in the public schools before and the board
are already considering the expediency O.
engaging an additional teacher for the
school.
1t is reported that Collector Smalley,
who is now in New York, has laid wager
with ex-Congressman Burleigh of White
hall, of $500 side on the election. Another
wager OF 5000 side each was made here
yesterday by republican and democrat
each confident in the success Of his party's
candidate.
Acting Sheriff Reeves and Deputy Sher-
III Wheeler searched the premises OF F.
II. McGreavy at Winooski last week and
secured a barrel of beer and quantity of
whlskey. They also searched the saloon
OF j. II. McGreavy and found two barrels
of beer, which had been very artfully con-
cealed.
! The number of books circulated from
Fletcher Free Library in September wa.
1907, of which 2ll4 were fiction and books
for the young. In September of 1857 the
number given out was 2735, of which the
fiction and Juveniles numbered POLO. The
whole gain is 1862, the increase in fiction.
etc., lO4, and in more serious reading for
older persons 25S
The sprinkling carts of the Burlington
improvement company were out yester-
day for the first time since October r.
Since the middle of September the carts
have been on the streets three days and a
half, and on one of these days the drivers
carried spread umbrellas, and the super
lntendent says they ran the rest of the
time to save their franchise.
A commercial man from New York,
who is most rabid Cleyeland man, was
IN town day or two since, and in CONVEX
sation said that although he had not been
IN New York in 10 years on election day,
yet his name had been registered each
time and had been voted upon, but as the
vote mad been cast in the right direction
he was not going to complain
w. II. Lang, Goodhue Il Co. have inst
completed the new lO.inch swivel joint to
be used in drawing water from the new
reservoir this winter. When both reser-
voirs are in use it will be permanently
used to take the water supply midway
avoiding any unwholesome substances
which may accumulate at the bottom of
the reservoir or on the surface OF the
water
The annual donation visit and inspec-
ton of the Home for Destitute Children
occurred Wednesday afternoon. The
school was found to be in good, healthy
condition and all the children are doing
we'll under the care of Mrs. Avery, the
efficient matron. The neatness and good
order everywhere displayed We're favora-
bly, commented on by the visitors. The
donations though not numerous were of
an excellent quality.
The First battalion, Patriarchs Militant,
of which Capt l.. c. Grant has Just been
elected major, the commanding officer of
the battalion, comprises the cantons To-
Gated in this city, Bennington, Brattleboro
and Rutland. The Second battalion, of
which Major Bragg of St. Johnsbury IS
the commanding officer, at present con
sists of the grand canton located at St
Johnsbury, but Others are to be added to
it shortly.
Two election wagtrs were laid FRI
day under the hill on the coming plesi-
dental election. the amounts being $50
and S25, respectively, even money. A
democrat has offered to lay $50 to $40 on
the election of Hill, with no takers as yet,
owing undoubtedly to the fact that it is
not generally known Several small bets
of S. and $40 have been made within a day
or two on the result of the presidential
election in the country and also or the
electoral ticket in New York State.
New classes will be formed in all depart
ments OF the Albany Business COLLEGE, Mon
d. Nov 10 W