Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-01-30

| ticket agent at the Central Vermont sta
| ton
w. e. Vail, who for several years has
been head clerk at T. S. Brophy's dry
goods store, has accepted a position with
N. E. Chamberin in Burlington. He has
been popular gentleman in this city and
his departure will be regretted by his
many friends.
AS L. J. Watson and e. s. Meigs were
driving on Main street Sunday afternoon
their sleigh collded with that of T. r.
Lascor. one of tho thills of Lascors
sleigh struck Mr. Megs in the breast, but
in such manner as to glance off and to
slip around his body coming out through
| the back of his coat. The sleigh occupied
by Messrs Watson and Meigs was a new
$40 sleigh out for tho first time and was
badly smashed. Mr.. Molgs was bruised
considerably about the arms and body and
his overcoat was torn to shreds.
The seven year old son of Frank Benway
had his back seriously burned Saturday
the flesh being burnt to the bopes. He was
alone at the time and the cause Is as yet
unknown.
f.. e. Towner received letter Monday
from Mrs. E. f. Towner, who has been
visiting relatives in Tunbridge, stating
that her uncle, Orvis Tracy of that place.
fell in his barn Sunday, injuring him in
ternally to such an extent that he was not
! expected to livo through the night.
The attendance at the charity ball given
| by the ladies of the Aid society OF the
Heaton Hospital, was larger even than
! expected. Il was success in every way
The balconies in which those who at
tended as spectators were seated were
| hlled and 125 couples occupied the floor
The armory was very tastefuly decorated
under the direction of Mrs. G. w. Porter
| by member Of Company H., V. N. c., vino
generously give the use of the hall. Music
was furnished by the Montpelier Military
Band orchestra, who gave n concert in
| their usual mastery style from 10 p.
M, after which the grand march was
| lead by Mr. ana Mrs. G. II. Hcaton. The
/ floor mana ger. G.. II. Heaton, was aided
| by j. W. Brock, i. Bart Cross. a. c. Ea-
ton, J. G. Brown, James Canning and p.
! a. Ryan, and the committee of introduce
/ ton was composed OF the following: r. y.
Denny, J. p Adams II. II. Cotton, NJ. l..
! Wood w. a. Potter, and II. i. Smith.
| Northheld, Waterbury, Barre and East
and North Montpelier were well represent
ed. Refreshments of Sandwiches, coffee,
ice cream and cake were served to those
desiring them The proceeds exceeded
$3.50 and can be counted clear gain for
! the hospital fund. The ladies who had
! the MANAGEMENT of the affair are entitled
to great credit for its success and the
orderly manner in which the arrangements
were carried out.
The managers of the Apollo club exam
| ined the residence of the late Il. NJ. Irish
! Tuesday afternoon to determine as to Its
being suitable for club house. The
membership has attained to such numbers
and the clubs finances are In so good
condition as to warrant any such move
mont and the matter will be brought up
at the business meeting February G.
BARRE.
James Devine. an employe of Eli Dens-
more, died at the residence of his en-
ployer on Brook street Saturday night of
/ typhoid fever.
| DR.. II. l.. Hanson has returned from
New York, where he has been for the past
month taking a special course at the eye
and ear infirmary.
! The service at the Universahst church
Sunday evening was in the form of an
evening with Eugene Field, the recently
| deceased poet.
NORTHFlELD.
! The marriage is announced of Mr.. Frank
l.. Remington of New Bedford Mass, and
Miss Alice A. Preston of Mortified TO take
place Tuesday afternoon. February at
the home of her father, Frank A. Preston.
Miss Preston Is one of the popular young
ladies of the town but has had charge for
a few years past of the Home for Desti
tute Children in New Bedford. Tuesday
evening they will receive friends.-The
monthly meeting of Torrent Engine COM
pany No was held Saturday evening.
The company contemplate attending the
annual tournament at Barre and have d
prestige in taking first prize in competi-
ton at the last muster they attended at
Bethel.-Mr. Stephen Hagan living on the
Waitsfield read while in the woods falling
trees was struck by a branch of a tree and
was knocked unconscious Friday after
noon. He remained in that condition Ave
hours before discovered and his recovery
is very doubtful. &C. n. WhltmArsh at
tended the district meeting OF the Masons
in Burlington Friday. Mr.. Whitmarsh
is grand master of the local lodge.-Will
Drew of Barre visited In town Thursday.
Rev l.. p. Tucker will give the princi-
pal address at the meeting Of the Womans
Home Missionary society meeting In Mont
pelier this week.-A L. Eldredge of East
Warren was in town Thursday.-The Uni
versallsts had no preaching service yester-
day but held Sunday school and young
peoples meeting as usual. Next Sunday
Rev. Mr.. Downey commences his pasto-
rate.-Miss Emily stebblns is the new or
ganist for the Congregational church.
EAST MONTPELIER.
Mrs. C. NJ. Hambln visited In Burllng-
ton last week.-Mr. Andrew Doty of
Mortified has been spending few weeks
here.-Mrs. Webster of Sudbury, who has
been visiting relatives in this vicinity, has
returned home.-The Farmers association
held meeting at the East Village hall on
Trusday and Friday, the 18th and 18th,
which was well atterded.-The Old Folks
ball was held on Tuesday evening of last
week. There were 80 couples in attend
ance.-The next whilst party is to be given
on Friday evening Of February miss
Lenora r. Stevens and Horace NJ. Farm
ham were married last week Wednesday
evening.
WATERBURY.
The Y. p s. c. Il. of tho Congregational
church will hold masquerade social and
bachelors auction in the church vestry
Wednesday evonng.-Mrs. Mary Cane
died at her home on Stowe and Railroad
streets early Saturday morning after
protracted Illness. Mrs. Cane was born in
Ireland and was about 70 years of age,
Three daughters survive her. The funeral
was held from st. Andrews church Mon
day morning The Shepard family gave
an entertainment in the opera house
Tuesday evenng.-The whist club met last
evening with Mr.. and Mrs. G.. w. Atkins.
&C. w. Richardson spent Sunday with his
wife in Burl.ugton.-B. w. Shaw and
daughter. Mary. have moved from their
farm, and taken pleasant quarters at the
Waterbury hotel for the wnter.-Mrs. j.
II. Gates and George Moody of Burlington
were in town Monday-Rev. A. j. Covell
is moving into Matt Cars house on Elm
street-A N Morgan, contractor at the
asylum, gave a ride and supper to Stowe
Saturday evening 10 the help at the Water
bury House II. ID. Browns large sleigh
conveyed the party and very pleasant
time Is reported.-The Nrst snow of the
season sufficient for sleighing fell Friday