Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-04-26
ROCHESTER,.
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
BARRE.

elected officers for the ensuing year as fol-
lows Commander, George Barnard; lieu
tenant, Eugene Gliddeu; ensign, Adelbert
Stone; clerk, f. F. Smith; accountant, Will
liam Miers; standard bearer, Patrick Kel-
ley.
Frank Cameron, who has been manager
Of the Stafford Holden Manufacturing COM
pany for the past three years, severed his
connection with the firm Wednesday even
ing and Thursday left for Hartford VT.
Henry Holt, formerly employed in the
Barre National bank, but now a resident of
Fargo, s. D., is visiting friends in town.
The funeral Of Rev g. w. Crockett was
held from the house Wednesday afternoon.
Granite chapter, +. A. NJ. has elected
the following officers for the ensuing year:
Fl. p, John z. Scott; X. John Connel. s.,
George Mulch; treasurer, Frank McWhor-
ter; secretary Joe ". jackson G. H., Frank
F. Cave; 7. 5, George Wheeler; r. A. c..
Alexander Bird; NJ of the 3D. ", Charles
w. Laing; NJ. of the I'd v. Gilbert Small; NJ.
of the LIST V, Clarence A. Wheaton.
The remains Of Mrs. Clarence Corliss, who
died in Corinth April 16 were brought here
Wednesday and buried in the village ceme-
terry
The Stafford polishing mill, which was
sold last summer by W. L. Stafford to the
Boutwell, Polishing company, has been re
sold to MARI & Gordon, granite manufac-
turers
The comedy. "Me an OTIS written by
Charles II. Wells, was given in the opera
house Thursday evening by party Of Tufts
college students to one of the largest houses
of the season, and was given a grand recep
ton. All the parts, both male and female,
were taken by young men, and Mr.. w. A.
Clark of st. Adams scored a big hit in the
character of Otis Tewksbury, the henpecked
husband. After the play the young gentle
men were given a reception at the home of
DR.. and Mrs b. w. Braley.
H. u. Mills is in Boston.
Alexander Spicer who has been in town
for some weeks, left Monday for his home
in Lynn Mass.
Joseph Police was arraigned before Jus
tice Boyce Monday afternoon on the charge
of keeping with intent to SELL his house
having been raided last week and a barrel
of beer secured. He was found guilty and
fined S25 and costs, the whole amounting to
over $40. He appealed
Officers Nichols and Rowland raided
Loren Streeter Saturday night and found a
number of empty jugs and bottles Streeter
was arraigned in the Justice Court Monday
afternoon and furnished bail in the sum of
500 for appearance when wanted.
The funeral Of Myra Smith who died at
her home on Elm street Saturday evening,
was held from the house Monday afternoon,
Rev. and Mrs B. w. Jones of the Univer-
salist church officiating. The bearers
were George Bates, c. n Kenyon, Frank
Williams and Walter LeBarron. The inter-
ment was in the village cemetery.
Eva Mower is in Plainfield on a short
visit.
MONTPELIER.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. D. Davis are soon to
move to st. Adams to reside.
The Misses Shaw of Waterbury, who have
been spending the winter in town, have gone
to their home.
Mrs. l.. W. Shedd left Thursday for a
visit of several weeks TO her former home in
Maine.
Miss Julia Gould has gone to Burlington,
expecting to remain during the summer.
Miss Gertrude Edgerly is working in
the Misses Fisk's millinery rooms.
The friends Of Miss Minnie oung gave
her very pleasant surprise Thursday even
ing, it being her birthday.
Mrs, w. S. Shannon Of Manchester, NJ
H., is the guest of Mrs f. f. Towner.
Miss Hattie Grswold has returned, after
spending the winter in New York.
Mrs. f. p. Walton returned from Boston
Saturday.
The Bohemian glass blowers commenced
a six nights engagement at Capitol hall
Monday evening, under the auspices of the
Montpelier Military band.
The rooms in Walton's block that were
damaged by fire have been repaired and
are to be occupied by DR.. Lance.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. More have returned
from Brooklyn and vicinity.
Mrs II. II. Whittier has returned, after
spending the winter in Boston
Mr.. William Peterson and Miss Mary J.
Casey were married in st. Andrews church
by Rev. FIR, O'Sullivan, Tuesday morning.
Mr.. Moses French of Scion, Maine, and
Miss Mary Freeman of this village were
united in marriage Tuesday. Rev. DR.. Nor
man Seaver, acting pastor of Bethany
church, performed the ceremony.
The Montpelier association of Congrega-
tional ministers met in town Tuesday.
Rev Z. r. Stone from Michigan is on
visit to his father, Rev. j. F. Stone, who is
past 80 years old
Mrs, E. w, Thompson and children re-
turned 10 town Monday.
Bishop Hall will preach in Christ church
evening and will confirm "a class
presented by Rector Lewis
Peter Rose was taken to the Soldiers
Home in Bennington Monday on the recon-
of T, j. Deavitt and Thomas
Cassavant.
NJ. A. Kent went 10 Barre Tuesday TO sell
at auction the property of the late Austin
Peck
Burt Joslyn of Waitsfield has moved into
the tenement OF NJ y. Kent on Kent
street.
At the annual meeting Of the Woman's |
Christian Temperance Union, held last Thurs |
lay, the following officers were elected
President, Mrs. +. w, Denny; vice-presi-
lent, Mrs O. II, Richardson; secretary,
Miss Helen Goodwin; treasurer Miss Eliza |