Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-05-07

this morning at 1890 o'clock, and then the
remains Will be taken to Mortified for
burial.
Miss Gertrude Fonda and Miss Mary
Van N. Fonda returned from the Bermu-
das last evening, where they have been
for the past fow months.
Mrs. Guy c. Noble and Mrs. f. w. Bal
lard arrived in town last night after
| spending the winter in Hamilton, Ber-
muda. For the past few days they have
been in Burlington visiting Mr.. and Mrs
Robert Noble
SwANTON.
Arbor day was quite generally observed
here May 1.Most OF the stores including
all the drygoods, furniture and grocery
stores were closed all the afternoon. The
Union school had n half holiday. There
was a game of ball on the base ball
| grounds between the High school team
| from st. Adams and the Union school
team which resulted in a large victory for
our boys the score standing &c to 10.
/ In addition to the telegraphic report of
the Masonic Public INSTALLATION of officers
Tuesday evening. which appeared in We'd
| nesday mornings Daily Free Press, 1t
should be said that choice refreshments
were served by 70 Lodge No II. A large
number of citizens outside the order, in
Guiding many ladies, were present and
enjoyed the hospitality of the Masons.
|
| commissioner and A. G.. Webster of the
board of trustees has beeen appointed in
| his place. Tho trustees voted Tuesday
night to purchase 500 feet of new hose.
Hall e. Rogers have sold out their gro
cory store to Charles H. Newell. who
| takes possession Tuesday.-N. w. New
| ellis friends will be pleased to learn that
he has permanently located here since his
return from Cnlifornia.-Therc was a pub
| lie installation of the officers of the Lodge
No. II. f.. and A. NJ, at their rooms Tues
day evening.
ENOSBURGJ FALLS.
At the last meeting OF Missisquoi Court
! No. AS, G. o. f.. the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year: Rev.
d. Daignault, C. r.. JOS Derosier, F. C.
r.; John Riley, V. c. r.; p. f. Duval, r.
s.; C. c. Latham. r. S.. j. p. Labourin, T.;
JOS. Moisette f. A. Lafley S. w. Bolac,
trustees: II. +. Young, S. c.; ]. S. Young,
j. c.; j. II. Bolac, l.. s.. w. Laley, o. s.
DR.. II. o.. loyal was elected TO the High
Court which meets in Montpelier on June
. with Arthur De Novoille of Richford AS
alternate. These officers will be installed
at the next regular meeting.-Mrs. j. NJ.
Jenords was In Swanton on Wednesday
Westinghouse has begun for the season
on the cemetery. A gang of men are
planting trees under the oversight of John
kellogg.-The new pump is entirely salts
factory. a pressure of GO pounds is easily
maintained in the water mains with plenty
of reserve force for fire purposes.
FAIRFAX.
Mrs. Abner Buck is very Ill with the
grippe.-hIiss Irena Rood, Hiram Leavitt
and Abncr Buck arc also Ill with the same
dsease.-Mrs. Sarah Safford's residence
took fire Saturday morning form the
chimney. Tho ncighbors rallied and ex-
tinguished the fames.-Malon Irish is al
work for Theo. Marvin.-Mrs Lizzie Rugg
is working at Rev. Henry Crocker's.-
Israel Abarc is to move to Fairfield
Mrs. Kennedy is reported better.
MONTGOMERY CENTRE.
George Wright is digging the cellar for
new house-C. T. Hall and Charles Nell
son went to Burlington Wednesday.-Rev.
Mr.. Engstrom of Providence r. l., sup
piled the Baptist pulpit Sunday.-The Bap
list Ladies' Aid will be held Wednesday
afternoon at the vestry of the church.
There will be no services at the Catholic
church through the month of May, Rev
Father Derocher being at Lowell. Vt
II. o. Rowley has commenced extensive
repairs on his house.
BAKERSFIELD.
There Is much need of rain in this vicin-
ity.-Mrs. o. II. Kclton of Montgomery
was In town over Sunday.-The remains
of Blanche Wells were brought here from
Montreal on Friday night and buried on
Sunday.-Mrs. Dixon is to sell her house
hold effects as she intends removing to
Connecticut.-S. @. Tillotson has improved
the appearance of his place by the addi-
ton of a new barn. John r. Sinnott is
also building large barn on his farm in
the south part Of the town-The village
school commenced on Monday last with
Miss Olive Brown as teacher.-The first
base ball game Of the season was played
here on Saturday between the Swanton
club and the Bakersfield team. The game
was won by the Bakersfield boys by al
score OF 10 to IT, 1t was a close game and
well contested on both sides.-II. H. Scott
commenced drawing the cream from the
separator to Enosburgh last week.
EAST FAIRFIELD.
The annual meeting OF the Congrega-
tional church was held Saturday after
noon, and these officers were elected
Chairman and clerk, ]. n. Pomeroy; treas
urer. Mrs. e. b. Sturges; trustee, Mrs. c. |
r. Kidder.-Miss Lillian G.. Soule spent
Sunday with her parents.-A. II. Smith |
and wife OF East Hardwick were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Hawley
last week.-Ion. S. W. Finn, and II. II.
Farnsworth of st. Adams were in town
Sunday.-The entertainment given by the
East Fairfield Ministries was huge sue
cess, and the dance following the per-
formance was attended by about 60 cou-
ples.-H. w. Wells and L. Il. Warren went
to st. Adams Friday.-Mr. William Brown
OF Minnesota is visiting relatives in town.
R1CHFoRD.
H. Corlss was run over recently by a |
runaway horse and quite badly injured;
but is doing nicely at present.-Rev. r. L. |
Nanton Is stil confined TO the house. Rev. |
Mr. Webster preached in his stead Sun
day. b. Parker has his foundation for
a new house competed.-J. n. Powell and
family returned from their years stay In
California Saturday-Mrs. II. c. Royce
from Pueblo, Col, is visiting her father,
A. W. Goff-Mlss Blanche Sears is visit
ing friends In st. Albans.-H. L. Baker
returned home from Boston Saturday
night.-At the corporation meeting Mon |
day night the following officers were
elected: Moderator. w. b. Lockln; clerk |
F. A. Manuel; treasurer, L. C. Leavens;
trustees ]. b. Hawley, r. NJ Peton, II. |
II. Comings, l.. b. Parker, L. r. Davis |
collector of taxes, ]. II. Gross; water COM
missioner, j. N. Powell; fire wardens II. |
c. Aver, f.. c. Garvin, W. b. Comings; |
voted n tax of so cents on dollar for ex-
penses.
HIGIIGATE.
Miss Libbie O'Hear has gone to New
York for short time.-Columbus Court |
of Forresters. No. 467. will install the fol-
lowing officers May 14-Chaplain, Rev. Il. |
l., Pontbriand chief ranger, Phillip Sears;
past chief ranger. Julius Bellegrade; vice.
chief ranger, James Describes; recording
secretary, Dr. G. A. Payette financial
secretary. George Louiselle; trustees,