Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-05-14

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son, Edison, In South Burlington. -F,ligen
1sham, who went to New Hampshire SOM
time ago, Is expected home in the nea
future.-Loomis Allen Is putting a new
roof on portion OF his dwelling house
Road Commissioner S. r.. Hinsdil hac
the road machine in operation last week.
W1JIISTON
The sudden death Of James p. Talcot
causes sadness in the community. II,
was man respected by all, a kind neigh
Dor and friend.-Mr. Talcott was one of
family oSnine children, only one of which
survives him, Harry Talcott of Chicago
formerly OF Burlington. The bereavet
wife and daughter have the heartfelt sym
pathy of their many friends.-Silas Tile,
and daughter of South Burlington were a
his brother Sidney's Sunday. He ia still
confined to his bed.-The Kings Daugh
ters' circle met with Mrs. Marvin Clarl
Friday.-Lttle Frank German died las
Wednesday.-The enterprise at North VIII
liston seems to be at a standstill although
we occasionally hear of machinery being
| on the way for it-Mr. and Mrs. c. i
johnson have little daughter as an adj
dltion to their family.-Two ladies from
Essex. N. Y, were at Rev. A. d. BARRIERS
last week.
EAST CHARLOTTE
Byron r. Emo was knocked down by {
cross bull Wednesday afternoon but sue.
ceeded in crawling through a door out OF
the animals reach.-George w. Prindle is
building n new ell to his house.
Mrs Gerte Foss of Compton N. IT,, ar.
rived at her fathers, Homer Fonda's, or
Monday.-Carpcnter and Williams moved
their steam drill from II. c. Beers to Mr.
Wallston's in Monkton, Tuesday-touis
Desautels Is preparing the foundation for
a monument which Is soon to be set up In
! f1,aT ,,s Ill. -.
Bristol has moved to Charlotte recently
Will Harris and wife of Burlington Wis
itcd Mr. Harris father Monday-The new
~ organized band met at Lyceum hall on
Saturday evening for their first rehea rsal
r. Baldwin of Starksboro was in town
| Tuesday.-Fourteen thousand pounds OF
milk day are received at the Crystal
| Spring creamery.
UNDERHILL.
Elijah Porter died suddenly on wednes-
day. May 6. at his home in Unaerhlll. Tho
death of Mr.. Porter was wholly unexpect-
ed, and came as sad surprise to the
whole community lie was lifelong
| resident, q man of sterling worth and in
tcgrity, true friend. a kind neighbor and
highly respected by all. lie was a veteran
of the war of the rebellion and lost one
leg while In the army. lie was a member
of Bostwick post, c.. A. r. The solemn
ceremony of the order was used at his
burial. Tie leaves a wife and four chill
dren. two sons and two daughters The
ladies of the Industrial society took about
$40 at their recent sale.-Frank Porter and
wife will remain with Mrs Porter on the
home farm. Miss May Porter returned
to Boston on Wednesday.-The gravel
train is in full operation here taking
gravel from the hill near Simson Mead's
e g. Whtcomb has gone to work for
Ia T1Ca ,la1y Mt
chino company.-Theron Porter and May
Porter of Boston have been at home for
few days, coming to the burial of their
tfather.-Mrs. Simeon Palmer has been for
few days the guest of Mrs. l.. c. Chaplin
of Jerlcho.-Dr. A. F. Burdick has filed
in the cellar and graded the grounds of
the burned Bostwick House, known later
as the Dixon House.
UNDERHILL CENTRE.
Mrs Mckenzie of Essex Junction visited
at DR.. c. p. Newton's Tuesday and We'd
nesday.-John Brown of Hyde Park,
Mass. was in this place one day last week.
Mr.. Chadwick is dangerously ill.--Mrs
Morris of St. Johnsbury was called here
recently on account of the illness of her
father Mr.. Chadwick. -George Deavitt Of
Waterville visisted at his grandfather's
Samuel Deavitt's. Saturday-Mrs. Cara
Phillips of Hardwick is at Mr.. Chadwick's
Mrs. George Brown and Miss Lucy Chase
are visiting their father. Henry Chase
Florence Terril went to Jeffersonyille
Friday to visit friends.
JERICHO CENTRE.
Miss Nichols, the trained nurse. who
several months ago, accompanied a pri-
waite family to California; has just re-
turned, and is now visiting her mother
Mrs. A b. Puffer.-Mr and Mrs. f. A.
stiles went part of last week to visit
her brother and wife, Mr.. and Mrs John
whitney, In Bristol.-Judson Stiles, who
went last fall to Omaha. Neb.. for his
health has returned, arriving at his ia
TIERS, G. NJ. Stiles. last Thursday. APP
parently In about the same condition as
when he went away.-Mrs. C. ~. Wilcox
of Hardwick, who attended her fathers
funeral here last Saturday, returned home
Monday.-Mr. c. A. Cook died at Jericho
Centre Thursday, May T. after long and
painful illness of rheumatism and spinal
difficulty, in his G5th year. The funeral
was held from his late residence Saturday
afternoon. Rev. S. S. Brigham of Under
hill officiating. assisted by Rev. f.. Rose
Of Jericho Centre The interment was ut
Jericho Centre. There was a good attend
ance. many relatives and friends from
Westford. Essex, Underhill and elsewhere
being present. Mr.. Cook was a much re-
spected citizen and devoted Christian
A wife, son and two daughters survive
him. They have the heartfelt sympathy
of all In their bereavement-The enter
tainment given at the band hail hero
last Wednesday evening by Prof Yon
fonson's Ministries was very well receiv-
ed-A few weeks ago Mr.. and Mrs. Den
mis- Eldridge of Boston came to Jericho to
visit at his brothers. Lyman Eldrdge's,
bringing with them their two little chill
dren Botl children were soon taken sick
with bronchitis and congestion and the
eldest. who was about 10 months old, died
Tuesday, May 5, and the youngest one,
about eight weeks old, died Thursday,
May Mrs Robert BiXby and her daugh-
ter, Mrs. +. q, McGnnis, returned home
Monday of last week from Sheldon, where
they had been visiting Mrs. Bixby's sis
ter.--Mrs. l.. b. Lord of Burlington visited
in town part of last week.-The Ladies'
Aid will give a sociable Friday evening of
this week at Deacon o. H. Browns
Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Barber have com
menced housekeeping in one part of II. l..
Smiths house. Whitney Smith having
moved to Burlington.
Whoopng cough is raging in the Nash
Vile district.-Quimby e. Co. are erecting
branch creamery near the old cheese
factory.-There was a heavy frost We'd
nesday morning.
CARD OF THANKS.
We wish, In this manner, to express our
thanks for the kindness and sympathy
extended to us in the continued sickness
and decease of husband and father.
MRS, C, A, COOK,
CLARENCE A. COOK,
MRS c. n. WILCOX,
MRS. w. C. HYDE.
WEST MILTON.
s. w. Finn of St. Adams and f. D.