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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-12-20
BOLTON.

Sunday forenoon William Dehaunty with
his wife, and her sister, Esther Hayden, had
started togo to Martin Hayden's and as they
were crossing the railroad crossing a train
shot out of the deep cut near by and struck
the team. Que OK was so badly hurt that
it had TO be killed ana the other was severely
injured. Mrs. Delhaunty was the first to
see the engine aud with her sister jumped
out over the rear of the wagon, but as her
husband stood in the front end he did no.
have time to jump before the engine stru'
the oxen. He was thrown violently ohi
the frozen ground and was consderan.,
bruised 1t was very narrow escape iol
all parties, for had the oxen gone a step fur
Their Mr.. Dehaunty would doubtless have
been killed as he would have been thrown
under the train. This is doubtless as dan
gerous IA railroad crossing there is in this
State, as it is close to deep cut through a
ledge, and persons crossing the track cannot
see train coming from the north until they
are ready to 20 onto the track. Mr.. Del
haunty says he did not hear the engineer
blow the whistle.
There was a birthday party last week
Thursday night at the new residence OF Mr..
and Mrs George W. Stevens in honor of
their only daughter, Miss Emma Stevens it
being her 21st birthday. There were 12J
guests. The West Bolton band came over
and helped entertain the company with
some good music, and dancing was kept up
till late hour. Refreshments were served
during the evening The presents were
fine, and testified to the high esteem felt for
Miss Stevens The men in the employ OF
Mr.. Stevens presented her with a large
Webster unabridged dictionary and com
mode set. From the immediate friends and
neghhors. a handsome Photograph album,
cologne set, manicure set dressing case,
pair Of vases, set of silver fruit knives,
and several small gifts besides, amounting
in al to over S25. 1t was an enjoyable oc-
casion to all present.
| William II. Strickland of North Duxbury
! has been laid up with a bad hand for over
four weeks and blood poison has been feared.
The school at North Duxbury opened last
week with the same teacher as last term,
Miss Prentiss of Waitsfcld and 26 pupils.
The Sunday school at North DuXbury is
to have a Christmas tree entertainment and
al Durkeeville the district school is to have
a Christmas tree.
Mr.. George Newton, n student at the
Methodist seminary, Montpelier, preached
at North Duxbury last Sunday afternoon
The sermon was interesting and held thu
close attention of his audience.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-12-20
JERICHO CENTRE,

5. 6. Butler, esq, is just getting out
again Judge a. Warner is very low, both
in mind and body. He is confined to his
bed all the time, and most of the time he
does not know his own daughters. The
judge is SO years old and has been one of
Jericho's best men, Rev n. kingsbury is
very much liked here, and there is a good
degree of religious interest The postotiice
at Nashville is to begin operations January
|. IIobert Pease of West Bolton is to carry
the mail from Nashville to Jericho Carriers.
The school at the academy taught by Miss
Hill has about 20 scholars. Rufus Olin has
moved from Cooks shop to the w. A Lee
place where he is employed. D. b. Bishop
has returned from the West.-There was
n good farm sold in this town of about 200
acres with a very good set of buildings,
large sugar orchard for $1,000, and the
place only about two miles from store
postofiice. etc. How is that for cheap
farms Edward Hopkins of Essex juno
ton was in town Tuesday. &C. f. Humph-
rey and wife are visiting his sister in Con
nectcut he may stay there all winter
T. S. McGinnis is living with Homer Bar
ney on the farm he owned some 90 years
ago.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-12-20
NORTH FERRISBURGH.

W. NJ. Allis, aged 63, died.Dec. TO- lie
has been in helpless condition for two
years. WILDER Ball has bought the Moses
Taft farm. Mr.. and Mrs. James Beatty
have returned to their home at Union
Springs, n. y.
The Rev, Mr.. Gregory from Williston
preached Sunday in exchange with Mr..
Woodall. There will be Christmas enter
tainment at the Methodist church. j. p.
Kenyon, j. Stone and Joseph Fuller have
each purchased 10 acres of woodland of the
Stephen Ball estate.-Mr n. J. Allen has
been quite sick, but is better, W. c. T. L..
social was small gathering, owing to the
bad travelling, but was pleasant enter
tainment
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-12-20
RlGHSATE

''Brum" Martin has gone to Bedford
P. Q.-The sociable at u. c. Morey's was
a success as was the donation at the Mctho-
dist church, excepting that the Rev. L. T..
Snow, failed to put in an appearance. j.
O. Russell, has sold his interest in the meat
market to his partner Aaron Burdick -
Libbie O'Hear is teaching school al Shell
don.-Warm weather raised the water in
the river last week and the ice went out =,
but 1t is closed up again.-Dr h. a. Kin
cade was In town on his way to San Fran
cisco, where he contempates spending the
winter.-Jennie SWEET is i'll in New York
city and is expected home as soon as her
health will permit.-T. b. Webster, has a
flock of over 800 geese, preparing for the
Boston market.-Hattie Buxton of ST.
Johnsbury academy, is spending her vaca-
ton at home.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-12-20
WESTFORD.

Jane Allen will spend the winter with
Mrs. j. II. Macomber. son was born to
Charles Morgan and wife December 3.-H.
W Darlington has closed his business for
the season, after having made l6, 900 cheese
boxes.-Mrs. Laona Sullivan is the guest of
Elmira Macomber.
A teachers meeting will be held In the
village school house Saturday at 130.
Teachers are requested to be present and
prepared to discuss the following: school
discipline, reading, geography, ard the best
method of awakening an interest in our
district schools. Some hopes are now en-
tertained of the recovery of Artemas Rog-
ers.-John Osgood is still sick.-Mrs. Bige-
low is ill, and her mind is seriously affect
ed Rev, Mr.. Henry from Essex junction
preached in the Congregatio church
asst Sunday.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-12-20
HUNTINGTON.

The protracted meetings at the North
village and at the Centre conducted by
Rev. Mr. Dawson of ST. Johnsbury assisted
by Rev. w. II. Leyster closed Friday. Mr..
Dawson was well liked. Charles Curtis of
Richmond has moved into district No. for
the winter. Fay Bickford is sick ly-
ceum was organized in district No. s last
week and will meet again on Thursday
evening. Question: Resolved, that foreign
immigration is beneficial to this country
At the Union Sunday school, North village,
next Sunday there will be speaking and
reading of pieces. -Rebecca Peck is teach
ing the winter term of school in district
No. 8.-A new store has been started in the
south part Of the town by the Hanks Broth
ers
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-12-20
RICAMOND,

Andrew Berry has bought an Ivers &,
Pond upright piano. Frank Balch is spend
ing his vacation at home. Mr.. and Mrs.
II. A. Hodges have returned from a week S
visit to their daughter, Mrs. Jabez Jones,
in Fitchburg, Mass-In a horse law suit
tried here the jury failed to agree. Plaintiff
George Goodrich defendant Mr.. Stone;
S, H. Davis for plaintiff, w. D. Hall for
defendant; amount in question $40
At the annual meeting of Brownson Barber
post, G.. A. r., the following officers were
elected: p. c., G. A. Edwards; S, V. c.,
Edgar Barber; j. V. c., G. W.
Mandigo; 9. M, S. F. Andrews
adjutant, j, n. Richardson; chaplain, W.
C. Fields surgeon, o. d. Bemis; o. D.,
John McGauvin o. G., II. F. Barber; in
side guard, Edward Bissett; delegate to de-
partment encampment, j. N. Richardson;
alternate, s. +. Andrews. T. Towers
cheese factory has now stored in Masonic
block over 400 cheese
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-12-20
9HOREHAM.

The school at Newton academy closed
December ID. The teachers, Minnie Farm
ham and Mary Parker have done faithful
work, proving Themselves well qualified for
their positions and giving general satsfac-
ton to the district. The kindly regard OF
their scholars prompted them to give each
teacher at the close of the term "A present
In the evening the scholars enjoyed IA soci-
able at academy hall. The next term will
begin January 6. Miss Farnham spends
her vacation at her home in Poultney and
Miss Parker goes TO Albany, y N.-There
will be Il Christmas tree and exercises for
the children at academy MIR. Farr the
FREE PRESS agent, has recently obtained
quite a number of new subscribers in town.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-12-20
ERANkllN.

Misses Ivy Hopkins, Rhetta WEIGH and
Ella Randall are home from school on a va
cation.-J. NJ. Cheney has been transferred
from Beecher's Falls to the Richford Gus
tom house. Rev. f. Snow speaks at
Browns Corners, Friday December 20, on
temperance. There is to be Il Union Christ
mas tree in town hall Christmas evening"
new arrival at II. G. Records it's boy.
Harrison Chadwick and wife have a flock
of Z canarios which they have domiciled
in one of their chambers Two evergreen
trees set in blocks occupy the centre of the
room from the branches of which and from
the various perches around the room this
'happiest family in town. give daily con-
certs that are as enjoyable as they are
UNIQUE
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-12-20
lIMDE RHIl

The q. A. r. fair was well patronized.
The dra wing of the general list will take
place Saturday evening, December 2l The
list of fancy articles drawn Saturday even
ing is as follows. Foot rest, John Lessor;
tidy, a. c. Humphrey; table spread, Al
fred Learned; chair, Charles Edwards;
China silk slumber pillow, George sherman;
night robe, c. NJ Palmer; scrap basket,
JcnV uiil; table scarf Mrs S. A. Hale;
..i, Ruth Clark; white puff, Mrs.
u. shoulder cape, Cyrus Prior;
...,s. Truell; rug, n. A. Prior; So
LOW, II. L. Lane; shoulder cape, A.
nnphrey; table spread, Mrs. Fl. l..
..tr; lamp mat c. S. Edwards; hand
nerchief case, Mrs. II. r. Metcalf cab
met holder George Corners; what-not, By
ron Mathews; hanging lamp, &. II. Blakey;
water pitcher, drawn by IL. l.. Thompson,
guess 3,300 number of beans $3.50.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-12-20
WEST BOLTON.

Deputy Sheriff Reeves arrested David
Morse, Monday for carrying concealed
weapons, disturbing the peace, etc. He was
taken to Burlington for trial.. j. Gill
has recently started a mill for grinding
grain.-Mrs. Chase Tomlinson is seriously
sick -F. a. Fuller, who recently sustained
a broken leg is now able to be out on
crutches. About 500 in pension checks
are received quarterly at this ottice.-Thurs-
day the brass band ana Others attended a
large party of over so couples at George
W. Stevens's in honor of his daughter En-
ma S birthday. Among the numerous pres
cuts were Webster's unabridged diction-
AIRY, slverware, plush dressing case, deco
rated toilet set, album, etc. Refreshments
We're served and all present enjoyed hap
nv time.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-12-20
NIL TON.

W. d. Reynolds Post, G. A. r., held a
camp fire Wednesday evening, Commander
George Lucia presiding. Comrade Felix
McGettrck gave an interesting address upon
the social features of the c. A. r., and the
necessity of organizing Woman's Relief
corps in every town, also of Sons of Veter-
ans. Comrades Rev. f. L. Herrick and j.
+. Wheelock, gave each five minutes talk.
Rev. A. W. Ford led the singing. The
meeting closed with the old army song,
Marching through Georgia" sung by Min
ME Comstock.
IL. A. Phelps has sued Il. j. Parker of
Georgia for 500 the balance due him for
milk sent to Parker's separator. In the
spring Mr.. Parker drew up contract to be
signed by the patrons, and agreeing to pay
u certain price for milk. The contract was
signed by SIX of the farmers. In July
Parker notified all of the patrons he could
not take their milk at the contract price,
he was losing so much money, and they
must keep their milk or take such price as
he could afford to pay from that time.
Phelps was one who never signed the con
tract and kept delivering his milk after
getting the notice. lie is trying to collect
the difference between the contract price
and what he received. Wheeock 81 Nc
Gettricli for plaintiff, Harrington & Post
for defendant.
The Milton association of teachers had a
very interesting and instructive meeting al
the Graded school building, December IA.
The devotional exercises were conducted by
Rev. A. W. Ford. Papers were read by
Miss King and Mr.. Crockett upon "Teach-
, ing of morals in school," also one upon
"Tcmperance phvsiology' by Miss Stiles.
Nj howard read short extracts from edu-
c;.,.,d journals Discussion followed each
fat .r Tho next meeting of the association
..,l ir AT the same place January 4. The
...-u.ucnts are: 1915 Il. m, "Word
u hod, " Sadie Coon; 104j Il. m, phonic
lrti; 4 a. M. Heating and ventilation
Namio King and Frank Mars; 1:I5 p. II.
scientific clippings Mary Byrnes; 1870 p.
H., reading, Carry Caswell and Glare
Brown.
The meat market is closed for the winter.
Mrs. Benjamin Wolcott from Minneapoli:
is visiting her mother Mrs. A. n. Austin
Ben" is expected after the lst of January.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-12-20
HANCOCK.

George NJ. Fassett of Middlebury and
Miss May Burke of Granville, were mar
ried by the Rev. NJ. h. Ryan, at the home OF
the brides parents on the morning of De-
cember 10, and went Immediately to Mid
dlebury, where their home will be. The
bride was dressed in blue satin
We are to have Christmas tree Deem
Der %, and all are invited. -Lill Darling
has gone to Cambridge, Mass, to spend the
winter with her aunt, Mrs. j. f. Turner. -
Harvey Yale Of Middlebury, was in town
last week.-Mrs.. Bert Martin is visit ng
her many friends.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-12-20
BRIDPORT.

Rev. n. c. Parker is ick.-Mrs. D. f.
Hill, who has been with her daughter, Mrs.
5. j. Bartlett, in Armenia, n. Y, since July,
will return home after the holidays. -The
reading circle will meet with Mrs. j. T.
Fletcher Friday evening. %. +. Converse
is at home for the holidays.-H. H. Rice
has recently sold to Richard Leonard OF
Orwell, VT, a lot of timber standing. Mrs.
j. n. Spaulding has just received large
stock of holiday goods. MIR. Clark, teacher
of the village school, and others attended
the institute at Nergennes. -Rev. w. n.
Bacon supplied the pulpit in the Congrega
tonal church Sunday.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-12-20
WEST ADDISON.

Addie Trimble, Mrs. Nina Trimble and
Cora Strong attended the Teachers ms
titute at Nergennes. The Lake has frozen
over at Chimney Point.-The sociable at
Fred w. Fishers Friday evening passed off
very PLEASANTLY Albert Fleming is
very i'll.
The school in "Jersey street" is being
taught by Eugenia Norton of Panton, who
taught the fall term. -George II. Barnes of
Westport, \. y, was in town Sunday
Harvey Adams of Weybridge was in town
last week buying poultry. Smith
is expected home from North Adams, Mass
to spend the holidays.-T. H. Raine is
having one of his barns reboarded.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-12-20
ESSEX.

About forty of tho friends of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. f. Chaplin of Essex, gave them n
surprise on theevening of Dec. H. it being the
tenth anniversary of their wedding day.
very pleasant time was enjoyed by all
present. Rev Richard Bradshaw offered
prayer, after which refreshments were
served Rev. Church Tabor in very
happy manner presented to Mr.. and Mrs.
Chaplin the best wishes of all the friends,
and the large number of gifts that they
had brought rs tokens of their esteem.
Mr.. Chapin responded very pleasantly, al
luding to the remarks of MIR. Tabor, and
the friendship of so many kind friends,
and heartily thanked all for their interest
and kindness
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-12-20
BETHEL

J. d. Lawrence and W. f. Heath
have been spending short vacation
at home.-G. L. Clark and family, who
have been visiting in Massachusetts,, re
turned to their home last week
Ira Ellis has returned from Iowa and
entered Tufts college. Mrs G. j. Wallace
has returned from Boston improved in
health The ladies of the Congregational
society gave a successful chicken pie supper
ana entertainment at the Wilson House hall
Thursday evening The arst entertainment
in the lecture course will be given December
% by Prof. Losey.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-12-20
EAST CALAIS.

Jerome Bliss has sold his Ben Franklin
sucking colt to- Clarence Balentne for $50.
-Alonzo Pierce has been appointed post
master in place of B. p White. The post
office will not be removed. -Laura Wilbur
has gone to her home in Taunton, Mass
Eddie George Of Winthrop, Mass, expects
to stay here about month. -Christmas at
the Centre will be observed at the church
the Gath and at North Calais, Memorial
hall the Goth. Jerome Bliss has gone to
Taunton Mass.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-12-20
ST. GEORGE.

Dan sullivan has gone to San Francisco
with the Raymond excursion. Mrs. Abbie
lsham Sanctuary spent last week with her
mother, Mrs. jackson 1sham Hiram lsh
am bought another fine colt last week which
well mates the one bought a few weeks ago
The foundation Tor the steam mill is COM
peted and the stills placed. Parties in this
vicinity are cutting timber to be hauled to
the steam mill as soon as there is enough
snow.
Rev. S. c. Hayford will preach at the
Sucker Holler school house next Sunday
evening at $50. Note the change in time.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-12-20

Alfred c. Wixton, No. Maple street, CLIQUE
ester, Mass, says In helping the ytain to
got his vessel from Boston To East Boston,
got such a bad cold that had to leave the YES
sci and come home was sick abed for several
weeks could not sleep nights; when | would
lay down. my lungs would seem to fill up, and
! had terrible cough; got so bad that | was
not expected to live; tried everything could
get without any relief; at last | was advised to
try Bankers Young Cherry Balsam. | used
only one and half bottles of it and was ell
tirely cured ii ave not had any cough or u
days sickness since. This is true statement
Of my case and am willing il should 30 in all
the papers in the world.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-12-20
MAlLETTS BAY.

A. A. Graves Of Winooski buys hun
dred acre woodlot of James Thayer. The
water In the bay is very high The bay
froze over Saturday night Landlord Gokey
will mark out a half mile track Frank
Hindes butchered three hog ,r William
button which weighed 1923 pounds. -
Homer Dutton Of Burlington has been visit
ing his parents.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-12-20
LOOK YOTkGl

Prevent tendency to wrinkles or ageing Of
the skin by using LEAURELLE on. Preserves
a youthful, plump fresh condition Of the feat
ures. Prevents whitening Of the skin, drying
up of the flesh develops the bust, Prevents
chappinH' cracking, keeps skin soft, smooth.
Sl.UO. Druggists, or prepaid by express.
+. $. WELLS, Jersey City, n. j., Y. 5, A.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-12-20

Advertising patent medicine in the
particular way in which way the proprietor
of henp's Balsam for Coughs and Colds does,
is indeed wonderful. He authorizes all drug
gists To give those who call for il "A sample bot
tie FItC, that they may try it before purchas-
ing. The Large Bottles are 80 cents and 81 90.
We certainly would advise u trial. 1t may
save you from consumation.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-12-20

For the next thirty DAYS in order to intro
To any person afflicted, Information a, how
they may cure Themselves of this inveterate
disease, free of expense by sending self adj
dressed envelope To the Bridgeport Medical In-
stitute, bridgeport, Conn. III Wit
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-12-20
For Nervous Prostration
Use Horsford's Acid Phosphate a.,

DIR. w. Graeves, Mortified, MINI, says: II
have used it In cases of nervous prostration,
and also in combination with other remedies
in Indigestion, it has proved as satisfactory as
could be expected"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-12-20
ENOSRuRCH-

An interesting fellowship meeting was
held in Memorial church December 10 and
II. Eev. L. h. Metcaf of East Fair
field and Rev. j. \. NacColl of st. Adams
preached excellent sermons Rev. John C..
Wilder of st. Alban- now - years Old,
who was a pastor of the church 30 years
ago was present Rev. George Davis pas
tor of the Baptist church nj East Eno--
burEh and Rev. Brother Bergen of the FREQ
Baptist church at EuoshurSh Falls were
also present. Resolutions relating to the
lilo worA aud death Of Rev. G. b. Cady,
late OF Albany We're passed.
William Anderson OF Manchester is visit
ing his aged parents, Mr. AMI Mrs. 5. T.
Anderson. After a dihgent search for
teachers most of the schools are in sesSi on;
a few districts are still without teachers.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1889-02-23
STATE IMMIGRATION ASSO.
CATION.

The annual meeting Of the State
Immigration Association Of Louisi-
ana will take place 1t 0runewald
Hall. in New Orleans. on Friday
and Saturday. March Let and I'd.
At that time officers will bs elected
for the ensuing year. aud Z fell re-
port will b made Of Ill businsas
tsansacted mp to data and steps
will b taken for the future man.
agement Of the Association. So
far. under tue efficient management
Of Col. Geo. Noormsn. everything
connected With the movement has
succeeded beyond the most san
gains expectations. and il 10 hoped
that the people Gill continue 70 iu-
tsrsst themselves in THE patriotic
movement. which 10 % surely bone.
lting our State. Ev.ry citizen ID
invited 10 attend Who takes any in.
tsrest in the matter Of immigration.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1889-02-23

slant circulation. and will perform
tsnfold moro good than IL ssnt
abroad. from whsncs Il will not re-
turn. perhaps. TO- . year. Espe.
cially 10 THE important when there
10 scarcity of money. for then .
small amount VI money will. il kept
within the trade bouadaries OF .
community. 70 round aud round.
performing the functions Of eirea-
lating wealth and discharging the
indebtedness Of Q conmunity. which.
il scattered over . brosd Geld Of
trade. would be totally inadequate
70 meet il waists asd rsqairs0sots.
and would b % long il rstarsins
70 the point from which il started
that trade would become sluegish
and dormant. and hard times
would eosos ~ naturally - water
6ows down bill.