Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-04-10
MIDDLE RIRY.

Louis W. Austin, who has been studying
in Strassburg, Germany, since his gradua-
ton from college here in 1889, Is visiting
friends in town. He will spend next year
studying In the university at Worcester,
Mass May and Grace Secy are visiting at
Fairhaven. Rev. \. a. Cambridge was
unable to preach Fast day on account of
sickness He is convalescent Julia Patcn-
en-, who has been the guest of her aunt,
Mrs. Thomas l. Woodwork, has returned
to Bennington. Lena Smith returned to
Syracuse ~ y, Monday, where she is
attending college. Carr Flint has succeeded
Freeman Sird as clerk in L. p. Cushman's
dry goods store. and MIR. Srd has entered
she employ of Ross & Co., OF Nergennes. -
Jessie Wager and Mamie Allen returned
Monday to their boarding schools.
Arthur J.. James of the graded school re-
turned Monday from Boston where he had
been spending his vacation. News comes
from Deland, Fla, that Hon. John l.. But
tolph is much improved in health DR.. NJ
ID. Smith has moved into the Wright house
on South Pleasant street. The doctor is
much improved in health. Albert Chap
mnn, secretary of tho Vermont Merino
Sheep Breeders association, has gone to New
York as u witness for the government In q
suit brought against the United States by
and importers of wool.-Peter Donnely,
who has been in the employ of Mr.. Ellis of
Buenos Ayres, is expected home this week.
The funera services of Mrs Harriet +.
Slade were held at her late home at O'Clock
Sunday, Rev. Foster G.. Heaxt officiating.
Mrs. S.ade, nee Langworthy, was born at
Nergennes, December u, 1878. At the age
of II she was admitted to the church, and
for tue past jS years has lived uniform
Christian life full of charity and kindness
She was - years and four months old, the
last of a family of H. all Of whom lived to
iipe old age. She was the wife of the late
Hon. James NJ. Slade, who was one Of the
foremost mon in this part of the State, and
the mother Of James NJ. Slade, jr., our pres
ent judge of probate Mrs. Sade leaves a
wide circle of friends to mourn her loss.
Monday our market day brought fairly
good trade into town. Prices ran about the
same US last week Butter bringing p cents
per pound: eggs IA cents per dozen; potatoes
retaiied nj 81.
The remains of w. H Allen were brought
from Philadelphia, Pa, Wednesday. Mrs.
WILDER bingham is seriously ill.--Lake Dun
moro lodge No. IL, is preparing for the
celebration of Its anniversary the 9th inst.
The William p. Russell post Ct. A. r. has
fixed upon April IL as the date of its ball.
il will be held at the town hall, music to be
furnished by the Howard Opera House or
chestra of Burlington. Invitations will be
sent out to those not belonging to the order
or the Sons of Veterans. Prof. Walter +.
Howard has returned from his vacation
trip. He will give the Decoration day adj
dress at Wells River. Miss Eaton, +. r.
Clay's head miliner, has returned from
New York. Hon. George Hammond is ex-
pected home the last of this month from
South America.
Mrs Pauline r. Bingham and son
Fred have returned from New York
Prof Lucretius H. Ross Of Burr and
Burton seminary is visiting ere.-Alrs
Charles S Murkland OF Manchester is at
tending her mother Mrs. a. =. Topper
who is lll.-The graded school began Mon
day and college opened Thursday %. p.
Moore has returned from Worcester, Mass.
-Abram Williamson made large ship
ment OF cattle to Boston Monday. -Prosi-
dent Ezra Brainerd is in Boston.-Chfiord
Laikin, who has been i'll at DR.. NJ. H.
Eddy's, is improving