Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-08
HOME MATTERS,

Robert Roberts. esq, has been appointed
administrator of the estate of the late Z. o.
Stafford
Ferguson Bros have completed their ice
harvest. Consomers will be pleased to learn
that ice will probably be cheaper next season
than it was last
The new plate glass has been put into $.
Huntington a. Co. IS new store and work is
beng rapidly pushed on the interior, the
basement being already finished. They OK
pect to occupy the store about May l.
The republicans of Essex junction who
were pot in Washington celebrated the in
uguration of Harrison and Morton by throw
ing to the breeze the campaign flags which
did such good service during the campaign.
Judge Wheeler has rendered his decision
in the case of George Z. Steinback VS.. the
Montpelier Carriage company, which was
heard in the United States Court giving
judgment for the plaintiff
Several applications have been made by
parties who desire to purchase the interest OF
the late l.. O. Stafford in the firms of Stafford,
Humphrey a Fraser and Stafford, Humphrey
q Co.. but nothing definite i'll the matter
has been decided upon.
The ceiling in the Van Ness House kitchen
caught fire from the stovepipe but two jets
of the Grnnell automatic fire extinguisher,
with which the house is equipped were I'M
soldered by the heat and the spray soon OK
tinguished the flames.
Som Of the young men Of the city are
| contemplating the formation, i'll the near fu-
| ture. of military company, for which full
military uniforms will be obtained. The
organization il all the ideas of those who
have the matter in charge materialize, will
not be lacking in its social featu es, which
will take shape in a series of military hops
The number of books circulated from the
Fletcher Free Library in February was
1921 Of which 1928 were fiction and books
for the young. In the same month of 1888,
| the number given out was 1872 of which the
fiction and juveniles numbered 2ooJ. The
whole gain is only nine. but the decrease in
fiction, etc, is g. making the increase in
more serious reading u.
The old board of officers of the McAll as
socatiun were reelected at their meeting as
follows: President, Mrs. Edward Halves;
treasurer, Mrs f. G.. McFarlan; recording
and corresponding secretary, Miss Caroline
| NJ. Roberts, Several very interesting let
tiers were read from Mr. BRAGG of France in
regard to the work there. The society has
at p esent IS members and is in a flourish
ing condition.
Mr.. \. W. johnson returned TO this city
Saturday from his visit to Mr.. 4. n. Dout-
ney who was injured in the Grand Trunk
accident. The attending physician says
that it will be two months before Mr.. Dout-
ney can move as the bones in his leg arc
splntered in addition to being broken twice.
1t is hoped amputation will not be necessary.
\ spaniel puppy which Mr.. Doutney wa:
carrying in a covered basket was found the
day after the accident near the spot, in the
basket and uninjured.
The classes in physical culture organized
by the Young Mems Christian association
held their first sessions Tuesday. 4 graft
flying number were in attendance at eacl
session. The instructors showed themselves
capable of conducting the classes and mucl
enthusiasm was manifested among the pu
pills. There is still room for Il few more il
either class, and to get the full benefit ON
, should join at once. 1t is believed that thes'
classes will serve 10 awaken an interest il
the new association gymnasium.