Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-03-27
BURLINGTON.

Episcopal church, has departed for parts
unknown,
George A. Williams has been appointed
letter carrier, to take the place Of A. Grave
lin, resigned.
The WEIGH Bros. maple sugar company
have already contracted for 90 600 pounds
of maple syrup
The primary and intermediate depart
ments of the public schools closed Friday
for two weeks vacation.
Letters have been received from Mr.. and
Mrs. c. f. Ward and they are now stopping
at Old Point Comfort, Va.
l.. 5. Drew has shipped yearling ayr
shire bull to e. D. Morgan OF New York
for his farm at Westbury, L. I.
The old Evarts House has entirely disap-
peared aud teams are drawing material for
the construction of the new block.
Western beef and salt pork have gone up
in price and u still further rise is looked for
because of the high price Of grain.
The Van Ness is receiving its annual
renovation. The exterior is being papered
and painted, giving II pleasant appear
ance.
W. II. Clark has laid he foundation for
large carriage repository st. Paul
street, which he will erect rs speedily as
possible.
Manager Morgan yesterday received word
from the Boston University that they would
give date for the L. V. Ms the first week
of May.
The second annual banquet of tie Cirocers'
and Meatmen's association will he held at
the Hotel burlington, Thursday evening of
next week
There is glass case containing % birds
in one of +. l.. Tafts drug store windows.
No two birds are alike and all are specimens
of Vermont.
Several focks OF wild geese were seen
Saturday going north and it is reported that
there are already immense numbers of the
in Misssquoi bay.
\ farmer from IIinesburgh was yesterday
in the city and he said that the farmers in
his section had had the largest run OF sap
for good many years
There is a large increase of passenger
travel on the Central Vermont railroad and
it seems to keep pace with the freight bust
ness, which is also very large.
DR.. f. II. Miller made the first inspec-
tion of stock last Friday at st. Adams for
the United States government 1t was en-
route from Ottawa TO Boston.
The construction of the new three-story
block for the FREE PRESS associ alton to be
erected on Mechanics street, has been
awarded to Contractor Clapp.
The grass just east Of the railroad bridge
toward VI lnoo-k was yesterday burning in
two places On one side Of the track it had
burned over quite large space.
Managers Drew and Clark are fixing up
the large dining hall at the Van Ness House
tho and in "a
the small dining hall is being used.
The fourth annual reunion of the 18TH
Vermont regiment will be held at Water
bury some time the middle of June. The
exact date has as yet not been decided on.
The Rock Point Institute closed Tuesday
for week and Bishop Hopkins Hall Friday
for a 10 days vacation. y good many of
the students lett Wednesday for their homes
The house which was used us the head
quarters on the ice rink was yesterday taken
away. Lovers of the sport will probably
not have chance to wear skates again this
season.
Maple syrup is on the market in small
quantities 1t retails for 81 per gallon, and
WHOLESALERS for - cents. Several farmers
were yesterday in the city with small
amounts.
The members of the Star Hose company
have received complimentary invitations to
attend the grand ball at Rutland, April 3,
under the auspices Of the Sheldon Hose
company.
The appeal in the Mneau case from
Judge Ii. IL. Wheeler's decision has been
waved anu tie documents relating to his
eXtraditou viii now be forwarded to Sec
rotary Blaine
The little O'Connell boy who was buried
Saturday. was member of one of the
primary schools and the scholars gave a
wreath of choice flowers, besides one pre-
scented by the teachers
a man who is very enthusiastic about the
future of Burlington yesterday made the
remark that within ten years all the land
fronting on Lake Champain would be oc
cupled by summer cottages
If the weather continues warm a few days
longer the ice on the lake will become rather
thin and weak so that strong wind viii
break il up and drive it out. The water has
already risen several inches,
City Engineer Dow and A. o. Ferguson
were yesterday engaged in surveying site,
Tor the factory buildings They will b,
located BY the side of the railroad track OF
Ferguson a Scarf 5 addition.
Stanley Brownell, mail agent on the Bur
liugton and Lamoille railroad, has beer
presented with an elegant Knight Templa
badge IN the shape Of "a watch charm.
was the gilt of c. II. Stearns of johnson.
The case in the Supreme Court of Bradle
b. Smalley against the city of Burlington
has been decided. The Judgment in tn
County Court was proforma oue for tn
defendant and this has been affirmed by tn
higher court