Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-01-14

BRANDON, Jan. lS.-Mlcnael NuGenG was
killed at the mill Of the Brandon Italian
Marble company about ~ O'Clock this
morning, making the second accident OF
this kind at tho same mill in little over
year Sir. Nugcnt had charge Of the gangs
and filling and was at work near ono oil the
gang irames, when it caught his head iarl-
ming It against an uprigat post, probably
killing him instantly. Mr.. Nugent was
about IS years old and leaves wife.
Tunbridge The worlds Fair.
TrNpWDGE, Jan 11.-The Worlds Fair
society has elected the following officers:
Hon. William Ii. Nichols, West Randolph,
president; y. II. Austin, Tunbrdge, John
=. Fish, Washington, vice presidents;
Henry 4. Hayward. Tunbridse, treasurer;
w. ". swan North Tunbridgo, secretary;
James r. larnham, Tunbrldso, general
superin Londent; d. Z. Jones, South Royal
ton. marshal; James NJ. Whitney, Iun-
bridge, Elias ). Hall, East Randolph, exc
cutiye committee. The directors are: q.
Bixby, Chelsea; G. .. Smith, Williams
town; john 2. Fish, Washington; II. =.
Riford randolph; S. b. Buell.! 5traiIord;
o. II. Burnnam, Royalton; c. B. Smith,
Tunbridge; NJ. F. Preston, Sharon; Z. a.
Klttredge, Bethel; A. II. Colby, Harttord
Ca.sius Peck, Brookheld Fred Davis, Pom
fret.
Ordination of Prof. Arthur Fairbanks.
ST. JoHHsBURY, Jan. 11.-Prof Arthur
Fairbanks of Dartmouth college was Or
dainel to the ministry here tonight. The
sermon was by Prof. Campbell Of Dart
mouth college; ordination prayer, by Rev.
Henry Fairbanks; right hand of fellowship,
Rev Edward T Fairbanks, pastor OF the
South Congregational church of 81.
Johns bury, OF which Prof. Fairbanks is a
member.
Taken With Heart Trouble.
SwANToN, Jan. 11.-Georgs N. Lang Of
ST. Albans, bookkesper for the Willard
Manufacturing company, was taken with
heart trouble while in Kubee's store this
morning and fell from his chair unconscious
He was carried to the Central House in a
serious condition, but is reported better this
afternoon.
Built ;he First Houses in Weat Boxbury.
MONTPELIER, Jan. 1l.-Daniel Tar6ell, a
leading citizen of East Granville, died thi.
morning of pneumonia, aged 81. he form
ery owned large property in Roxbury
and West kandc ph and business block in
! New York He built she first houses in
| South Rovaton and president OF the
bank there. He once owned many stage
routes III Vermont. The funeral will take
place Wednesday and the burial will be i'll
| Bra.ntree.
1he Grip Over the HIouutain.
| ST. JoHNsBUnY, Jan. 11.--The grip fol.
| lowed BY pneumonia, is causing many deaths
| ia surfounliLs towns. In Danville, West
/ Concord IT. Johnsbury Contre and else
! where the death rate the past two weeks has
! been very large. In some cases whole faml-
| lies are prostrated.
Harre National Bank.
BARRE, Jan. l2-At the annual meeting
Of stockholders OF the Barre National bank,
held to-day. tho following officers were
elected President L. f. Aldrich, vice
president, 3. W. Braley; directors, l.. II.
Aldrich, b. w. Braley, Charles TempIeton,
!. NJ. rorry, Il. w. Lyude; cashier, f. Il.
| Rowland,
Died from tho Grip.
BARRE. Jan. 12.-Dennison Betchelder, a
wealthy farmer, aged 20, died this morning
of the grip. He was prominent in town,
having been seectman, lister, overseer Of
the poor and justice of the peace.
Dropped Dead in His store.
MONTPELIER, Jnn. 12.-Peter Mitchell,
dry goods merchant, aged JG, dropped dead
from epoplexy in his store this afternoon.
tjro at Westminster.
BILLIONS RAILS, Jan. "A frame
dwelling and outbuIIdinss IN Westminster,
owned by i. \. Leach, and occupied by
Henry Patterson u residence and store
houses for rag and junk, with contents,
we're burned carly this morning, The in
,urance on the buildings was $500 and tho
loss on the contents is also covered " in
surGuce.
Vermont Pos stmasters.
WAsHINGroN, Jan. - Fourth-class post
masters were to-day appointed rs follows:
Z. Miller, Last Barnard, {. d. Burgin,
East Orange; F, Hall, Gullihall II. 5.
hmgsbury, South Windham.
Vermont Pensioners.
WASHINGTON, Jan. !. - The following
Vermonters have been granted pensions
Increase, Charles +. Emery; reissue, George
Cove.
WASHINGTON, Jan. s S--Foowing pen
sions have been granted to Nermonters;
Original, widows, etc, {. Eli2abetn Tar
bell.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 1O-Pensions have
been granted TO The following Nermonters
Original widows, etc., Mary {. ConAlin.
Death OF the President, Nephew.
PALESTINE, Tex, Jan. Garter L.
Harrison, aged 2G, nephew of President
Harrison, died near here Tuesday. He had
been in San Antonio for some time for his
health.
4 Boneparte steals His Wifo's jewels.