Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-01-21
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Dor. c. q. Alard, will he forwarded to us.
In the death OF William L. Piatt, which
occurred Monday at O'Clock n. M,
Winooski loses one OF its most prom n;
young men. The deceased graduated al ;he
Burlington High school last summer Hnd
had just entered the medical class of the
University with the intention of devoing
his life to the practice of medicine for
which he seemed we'll fitted. Active in his
social relations, useful in the church AMI
courteous he was beloved by all who know
him, and his death will be deeply felt by the
whole community. His father and mother,
Mr.. and Mrs. James c. Plat, have the
deepest sympathy Of large circle Of friends
In their great affliction. The funeral was
held at the Congregational church We'd
nesday afternoon at 2 O'Clock.
Word has been received OF the
death of Rev. DR.. o. H. White at Stratford,
Conn. The deceased was born in Liver
more Falls, Me-, ~ years ago. After
graduating at Amherst college and Bangor
seminary he was called TO the pastorate of
the church in Westminster, Mass, and since
then to many prominent pastorates lie
had charge previous to Rev. Mr..
Hungerford, the present pastor, for
a number Of years of the Congregational
| church in this pucc and had
endeared himself to his many friende here.
He was secretary Of the London Freedmen's
Aid society, where for seven years he rem
dered most valuable service
The Young Peoples Society OF Christian
Endsavor enjoyed a pleasant evening in the
parlors Of the Congregational church Friday
evening.
Tha ard ~ Cix to If rhaqt tar
are notified to meet at the town clerks
Office, January rs, at 0 O'Clock a. IN. to
abate taxes.
The trial OF Fred Ducharm for the alleged
stealing Of money from sister superior of
| the convent took place before Justice Hood
| Friday night. A fine Of 81 AMI costs was
| the result
Miss Anna Hutchinson died Sunday Of
pneumonia, aged GO years and 8 months.
The funeral was held from the residence Of
Miss Sarah White at . p. IN. Tuesday,
Undertaken Mayhem Of Burlington having
charge. The floral offerings were profuse
and beautiful. Singing was rendered by
Mrs A. NJ Kendall and Miss Virens Pack
ard, soprano; Miss Kate Warlwell, alto A.
A. Blaydes, tenor; Oscar w. Edwards,
bass. Miss Hutchinson was faithful and
consistent member Of the Episcopal church
in her life and she will be missed by those
who knew her well. She was a sister OF
Mrs. Alonzo Dyke.
Prof j. a. Hartigan Of st. Paul, MINI.
was in town Tuesday, calling on old
| friends.
Sad indeed was tho long procession that
followed the hearse conveying the remains
of William Z. Platt to their final resting
place in Green Mount cemetery. The
| hall hn
tional church yesterday at : o'clock p. m.
Rev. Edward Hungerford, pastor of thu
church, officiating. He feelingly portrayed
the many excellent characteristics Of the de
ceased and gave many touching tributes tt
his memory. He was a willing and faith
full worker in the church and as an activ,
member of the Young Peoples Society o
Christian Endeavor was always diligent anC
social. Fine singing was rendered by thu
following quartctte: Mrs. c. II. Shipman
sopranos; Miss Estelle Packard, alto; G. u
Gardner of Burlington, tenor; G
d. Sherman Of Burlington, bass
A broken column of white roses with thu
monogram &c. E.n in the centre from TIL
Christian Endeavor society, handsome
pillow with "Our Friends" from friends
wreath of white rosss above mound o
flowers from tie L. A. A. c. society an(
bouquets Of flowers from the ladies of tn
church, friends and the Burlington Aigl
school, class of '0l, were ameug the man,
floral tributes. Messrs. w. e. Mcbride, 5
l.. flatka, G. A. Cramton, W. W. Murray
W. b. Reynolds, A. c. Morrow We're tn
bearers. Principal S. W. Landon anc
many members of the class Of 81 of tn
Burlington High school were in attendance
at the services. The ushers were Messrs
George Graves Orvilie Weston. William
Russell, Martin Villas, G. L. Clement, as
sisted by c. S, Shipmau had general cnnrg
OF the arrangements
G. F. f. Toby of Burlington has been ap
pointed administrator OF the late ii. :
Weston's estate aud Messrs. L. II, Horton
and A. G. Mcbride commissioners