Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-06-30

The Rev. r. Henry Ferguson has resigned
the pastorate of the Baptist church in
Poultney to accept the presidency of Los
Angeles university, California.
Rev. Evarts Kent, d. D., of Eldora, Ia
q preacher and theologian OF strong power,
preached in tho pulpit, which his father,
Rev. Dan Kent, occupied for 40 years, in
Benson on June 10.
Rear Admiral William G. Temple OF Rut-
land. who retired from active service in the
navy in 1864, is on his way to his summer
station. lie is to join the Newport, r. l.,
naval colony. There are 50 retired admir-
ais Of whom Admiral Temple is among the
Oldest
RUTLAND.
The Rutland county senatorial nomina-
tons are considered unusually strong in
that county. DR.. John A. Mead is presi
don't of the Rutland Board of Trade the
Howe Scale company and New England
Insurance company; Col. Fletcher. d. Proc
tor is president of Vermont Marble COM
pany and has much legislation as
secretary of civil aud military affairs and q
member Of the House; John G.. Pitiin is q
prominent citizen and prosperous NOR
chant of Fair Haven and has twice been a
member Of the lower House; A. w. Hyde
is proprietor OF Hyde's Manor a summer
resort at Sudbury entertaining a largo
number Of guests and was the first in YER
mont, having entertained city guests in the
summer for more than 40 years and he is
also banker DR.. Mead and Mr.. Hyde
have had no legislative experience. Col.
Prcctor's and 1lr. Hyde's fathers, have
preceded them in the Senate.
PlTTSFlELO.
A runaway couple with a stolen team,
| passed through town on their way to Cana
| da. They were overtaken and arrested at
| Gaysville, and taken back to New York
State Elder Kidder and wife are the
guests Of a. j. Ellis. William Swift has re-
ceived his pension of s. per month and $500
back pay.-Charles Vose Is at home. Mrs.
Flanders has sold her Residence in Mill vii
lasc.
BENSON.
The Loyal Temperance Legion meet in the
Congregational chapel Saturday. Com
muniou service will be held next Sunday
morning. preceded by the preparatory lee
ture Saturday afternoon at o'clock -
| Friday evening at the business meeting Of
the Christian Endeavor society, William
and Gertrude Jacnay were elected members.
-Children's day will be observed in the
MetuOulsI cuuTCn neAt SUNDAY. - ATS. w III
chester, mother OF Charles Winchester, died
at her sons residence Sunday morning.
MENpON.
Miss Belle Baird closed very successful
term of school In district No. Friday.
Saturday they met with Miss Kate Rooney''
school in the Blake district and held very
pleasant picnic. The teacher and pupils OF
district No. and other friends were pres
nt.-Rev. Mr.. Palmer visited his family al
Round lake last week. The Salvation Army
came from Rutland and held a meeting il
town hall Sunday afternoon. Gen. L. Ii
Ripley OF New York is expected soon.
BRANDON.
Mr.. Stephen l.. Goodell died at bis HON,
on Grove street Sunday and was buried from
the house at 2 O'Clock Tuesday. Mr.. Goodel
has been an active business man. lie car
ried on extensive marble industries and wa
one of the best known marble men in thu
State. Mr.. Goodell served two terms IL
the State Legislature and held numerou
other offices OF trust. lie leaves two sons
Charles Of Minneapolis and l.. V. h. of thi
town, and two daughters Mrs. A. d. Glib
of Burlington and Mrs. +, b. Goss Of Siou!
City, both Of whom are here
Franklin Harrington, Capt. j. w. Chas
and Mrs. Griswold, mother OF DR., E. A
, Smith, are all very low. H. Forbes
DR.. Q. C..Baker and D. c. Brown, tn