Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-19

ent visiting friends In Los Angeles, and
later will go to San Francisco, San Jose,
and other places in California. They are
both in good health and spirits, and hav-
ing delightful trip. The doctor is get
ting nicely rested, and expects to return
home about the 1st of April. Many friends
in Burlington and elsewhere will be glad
to hear this pleasant news.
The funeral OF the late John Marks was
held at the chapel at Lake View cemetery
Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, Rev.
Dr. W. S. Roberts officiating. Several Sc
lections were rendered by the U. " NJ
quartette. The services at the grave were
under the auspices of the Odd Fellows,
of whom there were a large number pres
ent. The bearers were Chevaliers of Can
ton Lafayette l.. G. Grant, j. w. Goodcll
Eli Poquetto and E. w. J. Hawkins, tho
members of the Canton acting as escort
in a body.
DR.. Charles l.. Dana of New York an
eminent specialist, was in the city Mon
day in consultation with local surgeons
In the case of Robert NJ. Walker, who has
been confined TO his bed for several weeks
as the result of an accident DR.. Dana
agreed with the local surgeons that the
patients spine was not effected and that
he would probably recover. His recovery,
however, VIII he slow and painful because
of weakened nevous system.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. II. Robinson gave
dinner last evening ut their handsome
residence on South Willard street in honor
of Judge j. w. Rowell of Randolph, who
Is In the city holding court. Those present
were Judge j. w. Rowell, Gov. L. A.
woodbury., Mayor W. J. Van Pat.4n, Sec
rotary of State c. w. Brownell. City At
torney d. b. Taft Mayor-olect H. S. Peck,
Col II. Henry Powell, Capt. II. Il. Truth
erly, Hon. Henry Ballard. Alderman F. c.
Harrington, and Mr. C. r. Turrill, actuary
of the Vermont Life Insurance company.
An elaborate course dinner was served
ana handsome souvenir menus graced each
cover.
Los Angeles, Cal. paper has this to
say of social event in which some Bur-
lington people participated: MIR. and
Mrs. j. IA. r.. Peck entertained informally
but very delightfully."-, Monday evening, in
honor of their guests DR.. and Mrs l.. NJ.
bingham of Burlington, VT. Prof. Worm
ser rendered fascinating either music
during tho evening, and delicious supper
was served. The decorations were very
artistic. consisting of La France roses in
the drawing room, nasturiums in the IL
brary, marguerites and ferns in the hall,
and ferns and daffodils in the dining
room" Mr.. and Mrs. +. w. Peck of this
city were among those present.
A good story is told on a reporter of n
local paper He has the habit of walking
INTO the offices about town and leaving the
doors wide open which is not particularly
agreeable at this season of the year The
other day he walked into e. w. j. Haw-
bins Office and in n short time went out
again leaving the door open as usual. Mr..
whistled down the speaking tube
to Chief Dumas to arrest the man lust
going out, for contempt of court In
very rev minutes the chief returned with
MS man to whom the clerk of the court
made a few appropriate remarks. The
reporter shuts the doors now.
The 49th anniversary of the founding Of
the German order of Harugar was OBJ
served at the d. o. II. hall on Crowley
street Saturday evening with appropriate
speeches by prominent members, after
which a social hour was spent Refresh
nents were served to the members, their
ladies' and invited guests. The order now
has 422 lodges in 25 States, the amount in
the several treasures being $571 900. 1t has
a membership of 5000 and In the past
two years has paid s4s1 900 in sick benefits
The branches in Burlington are the
Goethe lodge, with 80 members, and the
Burlington lodge, with II members Their
object is mutual aid in sickness, distress
and death.
A certain dry goods clerk in a store not
many miles from the opera house was for
chilly reminded that Tuesday was St
Patrick's day by receiving in the morning
n voluminous mail. each letter of which
a spray of shamrock with an
appropriate motto. While he was waiting
on customer n messenger walked into
the store and presented him with an i'm
mense green flag on the end Of long pole
which drew forth the hearty applause of
all the clerks and customers. A little
later in the day he was the recipient of
an orange, the significance of which he
duly appreciated. In the evening 1t Is
understood he entertained three of his
gentlemen friends at tho Cafe Richardson
with a fine supper.
Mrs Rachel Marks died at her home. 75
Monroe st. Monday morning. She would
have been 20 years old Tuesday. Mrs.
Marks had been an invalid for over IA
year but was confined to the bed about a
week. She was the widow of John Marks
who died Saturday and who was buried
afternoon. She was born in
Castleton, England, and had been resi-
lent OF this city nearly 60 years. She
leaves three daughters and son. The
funeral Will take place at 3 o'clock We'd
1esday afternoon from her late residence.
leaves three daughters and a son.
Mr. Thomas II. Garfield arrived in Bur-
lnston from his large farm at Lake Park,
Mimi, Monday for a few days stay
MI CanleId told Free Press man that
farmers were selling wheat at 40 cents n
oushel. at which price they could not
make both ends meet. He predicted a rise
m price during the year, however AUS
-ralias last crop was very light and a good
portion of the Pacific coast crop is being
sent there. There Is likely, also, to be a
demand from the Argentine Republic
"hich VIII draw on the supply In this
country and cause an advance in price.
The funeral of Mrs. Rachel Marks was
held from her late residence on Monroe
street yesterday at O'clock Rev. w 8
Roberts officiating. The bearers were Will
ard Crane. David Crane. Geo D. Wright.
rhomas Rose g. O. Tyler and Hiram C.
Gilbert. Two solos, "Tis Only a Little
Way and Rock of Ages" were render
ID by Mrs. DR.. Nay of Underhil. The
loral offerings were many and beautiful.
rhey included pillow of flowers bear
ng the inscription Our Sister" and n
wreath which bore the figures, 30" rem
'esenting her age. Mrs Marks possessed
I kind disposition, was always ready to
lelp those in need and will be sadly mourn
ID by many friends in religious and homo
'ircles. Among those from out of town
VINO came to attend the funeral were Mrs.
George Towle OF Amsterdam, N Y, Mrs.
'ohn Marks of Ottawa, and Dennis Casey.
IN adopted son, of Hull, p. Q.
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