Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-22
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ADDISON COUNTY.
VERGENNES

a pleasant and completc surprise was
given to Mr.. and Mrs. G. l.. LcBeouf at
heir residence on Water street Wednes-
May Aug. II, by about 70 of their friends
he occasion being the silver anniversary
bf their marriage Numerous silver pres
nts were presented by Nr. 5. D. Miner
which were acknowledged i'm hcttting
WAY by both Mr. ana Mrs. LeBcouf The
party were entertained by the musical
talent Of Or. Edward Pilon, after which
IA bountiful rcpast was partak m 1f The
party broke up in the early hours of the
morning. after having spent one of the
most enjoyable evenings, and wishing
hem JOY and happiness in their declining
YEARS
As officer Bates was crossing the park
Irhursday evening about half past eleven
he heard the sound of breaking glass back
of the McCuen block, and upon invcstiga-
ion found that a glass had been broken
n an attempt to force an entrance into
w. Bennctt's place of business; but could
not find any person around there. Later
he heard noise at the same place and on
rriving there saw two men running down
he alley. lie called upon them to stop
but they would not, whereupon he fired
wo shots, but they went wide of the mark
he men escaped in the darkness
Prof. d. G. Abbott Of North Reading,
Mass, has been engaged as principal of
our graded school Prof. Abbott comes 10
us highly recommended, is graduate of
Tufts college and has for the past few
years been principal Of the High school in
EIcrrimac, Mass.
The fall term OF the Nergennes graded
school Will open on Monday. Sept. .. with
he following corps of teachers: Prof. y,
| G. Abbott principal; Miss Morse, assist
ant principal; Miss Reed, Grammar; Miss
Sutton. Intermediate; Miss Donaldson,
l. t,rin
|These teachers are too well known for
Commeut and will keep up the high repu-
[tation of this school-Sherff r. G. Mid
[dlebrook took Herman f.. Buckham to
the Work House Saturday to servo q three
months sentence for stealing "A boat of
his father.-The game of ball Saturday
between the Basin HarbOr and Dead
Greek clubs at Basin Harbor, resulted in
q victory for the former club by a score
$of to 1. Several Of the players from the
IWestport and NerSennos clubs took part
lin tho game.A heavy shower passed over
Minis place Saturday evening, breaking
flmbs off the trees and doing other damage.
3rhe Weybridge club house at Kellogg bay
Twill be vacated this morning until the
duck season opens.-,John G. Xottman re-
turned to Westminster Saturday morn
|ing-NisS Lulu Moulton will teach the
Centre school in Lincoln. The term COM
.rnonces sept. 2.-Hon. David j. brewer of
.the United States Supreme Court returned
Friday to Ferr1sbursh from TeQnesse
where he has been to attend the funeral
Iof Justice Jacksonville Stevens House
has over 20 boarders.-Miss LomaX and
Miss Jessie lOTnaX of Grand Rapids,
Mich, are at the Prospect House.-E. |.
.Garrow has returned to BarEe.-Frank X.
IGoss will enter the CniVerfity of Vermont
.this fall.-H. II Booth is in Plattsburgh.
&C. \. Chapman returned Friday from
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