Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-03-05


A. l.. Cain is in the Queen City this week
on business.-The party who started the
story that gold had been found in Bristol
must have drawn somewhat on his imagi-
nation.-George w. Sneedon and Seraph
c. Prime were married Tuesday evening
at the residence of Mrs John Callahan, on
West street. Both are we'll known here.
The bride is a teacher in the graded
school.-The w. C. T. U. took in about a7
Tuesday furnishing dinners to the voters.
George Cole and wife have moved into
Mrs. Norton's house on East strcet.-John
Whitney and wife have moved into the
Bristol and Danforth house on Garfield
street-Two prominent citizens of Bristol
indulged in little scrap on the street
Monday. bloody nose and a scratched
face was the result
ORWELL.
f. b, Kimball of the Inn" has been
spending several days in Doston.-Dr.
Woodward of Brandon was called here last
week as counsel in the illness of Miss
Bramble.--Ela Branch and John Clark
were married at the brides home on Wed
nesday evening of this week.-Mrs. Swift
chaperoned five little delegates from tho
Junior society, of which she is supern-
tendent, to New Haven Saturday to at
tend the conventional party of young
people from Cornwall and one from Bran
Tuesday, where they had supper and
dance in the evening.-An "Old Folks
ball" was held at the town hall Thursday
evening. Supper was furnished at "Eaglo
Inn," over 100 being entertained by Host
Kimball. Parties We're present from sew
eral of the surrounding towns
NORTH FERRISBURGH.
One of the pleasant features of the sea-
son was the marriage at 10 o'clock We'd
nesday. February &c, of Miss Cora Ida Bal
to Mr.. Samuel A. Hand, both of this place.
The ceremony was performed in the Meth
odist Episcopal church by the pastor, Rev.
Mr.. Bradford An arch of evergreen
trimmed with flowers overhung the altar
while other decorations were artistically
arranged on either side The wedding
march by Lohengrin was executed by
William Bradford and continued in a sub
dued tone throughout the service. AS the
bridal pair left the church Mendlessohn's 8
wedding march was also given. After a
reception at the home of the BRIDES moth
er the happy couple departed for Utica, n.
Y. The presents were numerous and in
cluded an elegant silver tea set, chocolate
set of china. silver and cut glass fruit
dish, large silver butter dish. set of fruit
knives, set of cold meat forks. set Of
fruit plates, set of after-dinner tea spoons,
large fur rug, fine linen, choice fancy work,
Miss Ball Is not only lady OF unusual
natural endowment but has enjoyed the
advantage of a thorough course of train
ing In the New England Conservatory Of
Music; has for several years aside from
her musical studies, worthily occupied tho
position of superintendent of schools for
the town of Ferrisburgn; has also filled
tho office of Sunday school superintendent
for the past year in the Methodist Eps-
copal church. of which she has always
been one its most active and earnest
members At the time of the election of
| officers of the Epworth League society at
| the district convention. held last autumn
Miss Ball was chosen superintendent Of
Junior Epworth League work over the
territory lying between Bennington and
| Burlington. Mr.. Samuel Hand is most
respected citizen and deacon In the
Congregational church of Ferrsburgh.
The missionary society met with Mrs.
S. b. Martin Wednesday, March AIRS.
Nelson and son and Miss Mary Pratt are
visiting at S. n. Allens.-Rev Mr. Brad
! ford will give a chalk talk next Sunday
at the NJ. E. church.-Miss Genie Bradford
gave q cobweb party to about thirty Of her
| friends Saturday evening.-Mrs. Herbert
Kingsland, who has been very i'll with
pneumonia is improving.-The poverty
sociable given by the Ladies' Aid at NJ. f.
Aliens netted them about five dollars.
The prize given for the worst dressed
lady was taken by Miss Bertha Palmer
and the worst dressed man by Mr.. Stod
Martin.
LINCOLN.
Mrs. David Clark and daughter, who
have been sick for some time, are reported
better-Miss Addie Farr. who has been Ill
the past week with diphthera, is consider
ed out of danger.-There was a dance at
e. r. Siple's Friday night-Several child
rem are very sick in town.
SOUTH STARKSBORO.
In the case of Nathan Morrison VS.. Ira
IIallock the plaintiff withdrew and paid
the costs but declared his intention tc
sue again.-Mrs Albert Orvis returned
from Glens Falls last Thursday.
i Mrs. Albert Orvis has returned from New
York, where she has been visiting for two
or three months.-Another law suit was
held in this part of the town last Friday
The parties were Nathan Morrison pain
tiff and Ira Hallock defendant. Morrison
finally withdrew his suit and paid some
$40 and costs-I. F. Moody has taken s.
NJ. Colbys farm for the next year.-Abbie
Puriton is mproving.-Truman Clark is
some better.-The snow Is nearly all gone
and sugaring is at hand.-Mrs A.
! Kimball is going to Burlington soon tc
have her throat operated on.-Roy Kim.
ball has gone to Lebanon, n. H., to work
, The water, in what is called Chase Hol.
low was four feet deep in the road on Fri.
: day.
Il WHITING.
Miss Minnie Taylor, who has been sick
with consumption two years, is now con-
fined to her bed.-There are a few cases OF
measles in town. Miss Tulma Chamber.
lin and Allie Matot are among the sick
ones.-Mr Peter Blodgett spent Sunday In
town He has rented his nouea IN Mr.
Fred Brown, who will take possession
} April l. Mr.. Blodgett will move to Forest
: Dale-An entertainment will be given al
! the hall on Friday next by the young peo-
| pie of Mrs. II. Cooks school at Le!ces.
ter Junction.
WEST ADDISON.
) Darius Vanderhoof has taken a farm ir
. Shelburne and Henry Guyett Will carry or
Mr.. Vanderhoof's farm.-Miss Sarah Nc,
Kee of Mineville, N. y, is the guest oj
} Miss Minnie Nevins.-Mr. and Mrs. Nor.
man Warner are the happy parents of Q
son.-Mrs. Ernest Bastenof Plattsburgh
N. Y, is visiting friends on Long Point
Hrs. Fred Moosby is very i'll.
MoNKToN.
Mrs N. C, Gage closed a successfu
years work of school at Barnumtown last
Friday. At the close her pupils pre- sentet
her with a nice gold pen as q toAa, on
their appreciation and esteem.-Charies s
Meader. our new merchant, took posses
sion Of the store at the Ridge March 3
c. ]. Kingsley. our former merchant, will
move to Salisbury this week,-Walte,
Young of South Starksboro has taken DOS.
: session OF the farm formerly owned b,
Meader brothers.-Mr. David Da.ton Is The
|, father of fne boy, born February 10.
I NEW HAVEN