Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-02-06

consisting of readings by Mrs. G. II. Root
and vocal solos by Miss Kate Gates and
f. c. Lyon.
The Star Restaurant moved into its new
quarters Saturday afternoon. There is a
good-sized lunch counter in the front
room, back of which is a dining room with
several small tables Opening from the
large dining room are several small rooms
for private parties. etc.
An interesting fact. in connection with
the removal of the Star restaurant TO its
new quarters, is that Sayles Nichols ate
the first and last oyster stew made by Mr.
Rey nolds during his 20 years occupancy of
of the place. Mr.. Reynolds has borne a
reputation as reStaurateur second to
none.
The funeral of Mrs Michael Casey took
place at the cathedral yesterday morning,
Rev. Father Boyle officiating. The bear
ers were Barney Holloran. John Burke,
William Ready and Inomas Provender.
The interment was in Mount St. Joseph
cemtcry.
Mrs. w. b. Jones gave an afternoon
whist party to As ladies Thursday after
noon, the event being one of the most
enjoyable of the many occasions Of the
kind this winter The prizes were won
by Mrs. II. r. Conger, Mrs. A. G. White
ihOic IhIs a. II. 1tOUillsOU.
Mrs. d. c. Hawley entertained num-
Der of ladies with an afternoon whist
party Tuesday, eight tables being used.
The prizes were won by Mrs. w. o. Crane
of st. Adams, Mrs. L. b. Kimba.l and
Mrs. II. j. Stanley. After the prizes had
been awarded supper was served.
At the annual meeting of the Wads-
worth club, an organization of young
misses connected with the Unitarian
church, the following officers were elected
President Helen Ferguson; vice-pres-
dent, Rena Lloyd secretary, Julia Pal
mer; treasurer. Mile Whitcomb
The Consumers Ice company are cutting
il inch ice on the river for few mea
markets that are putting In their supply
They will go to Malletts Bay the latter
part of next week to get Ice for family
use. for the trade If the prospects for the
closing of the broad lake are not favor.
able.
ii. X. Conger has rented for Mrs G. r.
| Collision her store, corner OF Church and
Bank streets. to Cove, Mott e. Taylor,
who will take possession of the same
about the 18th of the month. The store
in the Barrows block which Cove, Mott
& Taylor will vacate will be taken by
Mckannon Bros. & Co. Mrs. Collision will
retire from the millinery business.
I The funeral OF Mrs. Albert Killam was
held from her late residence on Grant
street Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock
Rev j. II. Metcalf officiated and q quar-.
tette. composed of Mrs. shaffer, Miss
Stanley, w. Il. Cakes and w. j. Gotta sang
two selections. The bearers were G. d.
| Wright Il. b. Taft Fred Johonnott and
II. j. +. Bailey. The interment was In
3 Lake View cemetery.
Mrs Michael Casey who died Sunday
afternoon at 40 North Battery street, was
until about one year ago, 8/resident OF
South Burlington, having come over from
Ireland some SO years ago. She was Is
years of age and leaves one daughter. who
Will have the sympathy of a large circle
of friends in her sad affection The flu
neral took place from the cathedral at
y O'Clock Wednesday morning.
There was narrow escape from as.
phyxiation Tuesday noon at the Hote
. Burlington. j. b. Bonip OF Berthier. p
! g." who was occupying room a. did no,
appear in the morning and about O'Clock
some one went to his room and called him
but met with no response. The door was
opened and he was found lying in bed
with the room full of gas, which had beer
leaking all night. Drs. Wheeler and Ly.
man were summoned and succeeded in
resuscitating him after some little effort
The republicans of the Second ward
after seeking for some time for a candi-
d!ate for alderman to succeed II. w. Hall
have at last induced Julius S. Hickok ia
consent. though reluctantly to become
candidate for the republican nominal ton
for that office. Mr.. Hickok is we'll and IA
vorably known as a business man and
as a citizen, and when the city can secure
the services of men of standing and abillty
such as his there ought to bo no uuestIor
as to his election as there will not be. n
he Is given the caucus nomination.
I The funeral of the late Patrick Dwvo,
was held from st. Marys cathedral Tues
day morning at o'clock Rev. Johr
w. Dwyer oiiiciated. assisted by Fathe,
Fitzgerald of Keeseville and Father ONei
of Richmond. The bearers were ]. w
Madigan, F. II. Corley j. Il. Burke
William Fitzgerald, c. M. Cosgriff, and q
b. Rand. The interment was at NOM
st. Josephs cemetery. A number n
friends and relatives from out of towr
were present and st. Mary's Benevolen
society. of which Mr.. Dwyer was an ole
member. was present In a body.