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

Franklin by Miss Lizzie Moore; Michael
Farady by G. w. Lowrey: Samuel F. d.
Morse by Mrs. w. b. Gates.
John b. Dacey. who has been in town in
the interest Of the Hinesburgh railroad
for few days returned to Boston yester-
day noon. The work of getting out the
ties Is progressing nicely and operations
on the permanent work will begin as soon
as spring opens.
The Duburue, Iowa. Daily Telegraph of
the I'd inst. announces the sudden death
of Mrs. A. II. Peaslee, who was Miss
Frances A. Moody. She was born in this
city in 1882 and went West in 1850. Mr..
Peaslee died in 1873. She Is survived by
three sons and two daughters.
News has been received by friends in the
city of the death Of John j. Hanley, which
occurred in London, Dec. 81 1885, from
pneumonia Mr. Hanley formerly lived in
burlington and was 25 years old. The
late announcement of his death was due to
the desire to receive further particulars
concerning 1t.
j. j. Flynn has sold for James Lang his
block on the corner of Church and Cherry
streets to Robert Kamber of New York
city, who Is the owner of the American
Clothing company of this city. Mr.. KAN
Der VIII make extensive repairs on the
property and when completed it will be
one of the finest stores in the city.
The lot of land 80 feet In width and
about 10 rods in length south of the old
Murray street school house has been
bought by the school department of Mrs.
Eunice d. Fields. The land was found
necessary in connection with the new
building and was bought at a cost of $780,
Il. II. Murphy began Friday tearing
out the stores in the north part of his
block, preparatory TO putting in the new
building the foundation for which is now
completed There will be two stores In
tho lower part of the new block and the
upper rooms will be used in connection
with the hotel.
The Howard Relief society have started
an industrial school for the Jewish chill
dren. 1t is held on Wednesday afternoons
and the teachers are Miss May Bowers
and Miss May Hager. A school for small
boys, who compose a club, opened Thurs
day, the teachers being Misses Bessie
Grinnell, Grace Parker and Lilly Walker.
The officers of Company M. v. N. G.,
gave reception last evening to the mem
bers and friends OF the company Musi-
cal and literary selections were rendered
by members Of the company. Refresh
ments were served In their parlors. after
which games were INDUCED in. This was
the first anniversary OF the company s
occupancy OF their new armory, and was a
very enjoyable affair.
w C. Hoag, proprietor of the Star res
taurant, has leased the property occu-
pied by II. H. Reynolds, and after COM
p.eting some repairs. which were begun
yesterday, will move into his new quar-
tiers. Me-. Hoags prosperous business has
made more room necessary, and Mr.. Rey-
nolds, after being in the business for Al
years, has surely earned a rest.
r. C. Bromley. secretary of the board
of civil service examiners. has received the
returns for the papers of the applicants
who were examined early in December
The marks follow. being on the 100 per
cent basis: Tor clerk, George c. Black.
1925; Samuel Taylor, SO.65; Henry j. Nc
Nally, 1888 For carrier, William r. Cas-
sidy' W2s Necessary to pass, 70 per cent.
The annual meeting of the stockholders
of the Burlington Safe Deposit company
was held Saturday, when the following
directors were elected =. r. Smalley. Ed
ward Wells. d. w. Robinson, Il. Henry
Powell. A. e. Richardson, and II. l..
Ward. The board organized by electing
b. b. Smalley president, Edward Wells
vice-president, and II. l.. Ward secretary
and manager.
NJ. C. Powers has purchased the stock
of goods in the Delmontco restaurant of
Roy Butterfield and will conduct O. restau-
rant in the rear of his store on the oppo-
site side of the street. The place vacated
by Mr.. Butterfied will be occupied by
Charlie Sing. who is obliged to vacate the
laundry in the Sherwood House building
during the changes which Proprietor Muir
ply Is to make.
Elias Lyman left for New York Sunday
evening and sailed Tuesday on his Ell
ropean trip. He will be accompanied by
w. b. Fonda of st. Adams. The trim will
be made on the Fuerst Bismarck. viii he
of about 10 weeks duration and will in
clude stops at Madeira. Gibraltar. Alglers
Genoa, Nice, Tunis, Alexandria, Jaffa'
Smyrna, Constantipople, Athens. Malta
Messtna, Palermo and Naples.
Avery pleasant wedding took place Tues
day morning at the cathedral, the cere-
mony being performed by Rev. ]. ]. Rov,e
The contracting parties were Mr.. Timothy
Mulqueen and Miss Lizzie Fulton Tha
bridesmaid was Miss Efiie Fulton. a sister
of the bride, and the groomsman was
Michael Cummings. They received manv
useful and beautiful presents. A wedding
breakfast was served at the home of the
BRIDES parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. T. Fulton
Of 80 George street
The announcement that Rev. Joshua
Young of Groton, Mass, is to address, Tho
G. A. r. of that place on the death and
Burial OF John Brown" will bring 10 tbe
mind of many an older member of the
Unitarian church an incident which oausaa
considerable commotion at that time Mr.
Young. who was pastor Of the Unitarian
church from 1852 to 1863, officiated at John
Browns funeral against the wishes ~
many Of his parishioners. some OF whom
left the church IN consequence.