Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-04-24

The school census OF 81. Johnsbury shows
that there arc l4-S school children
Willard Chase Of West Concord has made
1G00 pounds Of sugar this season
There are 139 school children in the five
districts OF Felrhavcn.
1t is estimated that one marriage out Of
every ii in Vermont results in a divorce.
Mrs J. D. Laport OF Braintree is pe,iug
a bed-Quilt that will contain 1900 soXangu-
lar pieces.
The little 1&-year-old boy OF Thomas
johnson cd Albany recently killed three cows
at one >h)t
The ,antata Flower Queen was recent
ly successfully rendered ~ local talent at
Brandon.
An adjourned session of the United states
Court vail be held at the Brooks House,
BrattleborO, the 2Sth.
The current number Of the Model Home,
published at Rutland, contains sketch with
portrait of Gov. c. 5. Page.
Hon. H. J. Phelps VIII contribute an
article 20 the May number of the North
American Review.
William Smith, sr., formerly OF Cavendish,
died last week at Proctor, aged 50 years
mcnths and 10 days
Mrs. Julia C. T. Uorr, the author, sails
lOI tSuIDpe III y lIt tH4 q OSNi NA 81 - 80
| months on the continent.
Gov Page bus accupued an invitation to
be present at tic centennial celebration at
Lyndonvie, July L.
Gtorg, a. Crossmnn Of brandon has been
presented with sea turtle and live alligator
by {. F. Ahn of Florida.
At the annual school meeting of South
Fairlee, NJ l.. Prescott bid 81. - per WEI ok
to board the school teachers
Tie States attorney OF Bennington coun-
ty issued II warrants on the llth inst, for
violation OF the liquor laws.
Parties of Swedes wandering through the
streets OF Rutland gazing at everything at
tract much attention.
The average town tax throughout the
State for current expenses is only 20 cents
on tue dollar.
Hall &. Chase of Lyndonvile have ., ,000,
! 600 feet Of lumber awaiting passage down
tne river.
Stanleys tour in the United States cover
ed a distance Of $1,000 miles TO tell the peo
pie about journey Of 25, 900 in Africa.
Henry Fuller of Ludlow while tossing q
chip back aud forth with co-laborer, had
one of his eyes chipped out.
A. =, & q. i. Dow OF Wolcott have sold
their hotel to Mr. Hadlock Of South Troy,
who takes possession at once,
willard Chase OF West Concord has been
using 3i0J tree, thus spring, and in one week
made 1000 pounds of tae sweet.
The listers of Lowell found man who
has lived in that town over A years and
has never Leen out of town or seen the
cars.
\ correspondent from Corinth says:
"The spring birds have come, frogs hold
their evening concerts and the snow Is near
ly gone
Gov. Page has instituted a reform Mt his
hide house at IIy de Park. 10 sniohng is
allowed, and hot coffee is served twice q
day instead
Real estate is being transeerrad thi.
spring to a considerable extent all over the
State and in almost every instance good
prices are paid.
The quarrymcn Of hardwick are anxious
" awaiting warm weather when 30 carloads
OF granite will probably lie shipped from
there every day.
The postoffice at White River Junction
viii be moved May l to new quarters that
are more convenient for the patrons than
the present location.
The 2, 900, 00G feet OF logs gathered on The
bank Of otter Crack near Brandon are soon
to he started down The river for the pull
mills at AIidd,hury.
Col. Edward c. Houghton of Bennins on
has spent the winter in Seattle, WASH,
greatly to the benefit of bis impaIre.
henlth
The most marked feature relative to the
population OF liu',nud. Proctor and We-
EutlanI is u arg .aaI& Of Italians, Swedel
and Poles during tbe pa5' : months
Trobnbiy the rarest stamp in existence
ha- just been sold in London BY Mr. ". A.