Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-12-01
CHITTENDEN COUNTY.
WINOOSkI.

WlNOOSk1.
Mrs Anna Putnam of Westford is tho
guest of MIR. and Mrs. ". 4. Bailey and
Mr. and Mrs. S. y. Putnam. Mrs. Put
nam Is 81 years Of age. She has not been
in Burlington since 1870. Her health IS
good and she attended church Sunday IN
the storm, walking quite a distance. She
can see perfectly without the aid of
glasses.
The little eight year old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Delochamps while sliding down
the steep hill on West Maple street, ran
against a telegraph pole near the bottom
of the hill while going at terrific speed.
The lad was lying down on the sled and
was hit on the head, The concussion
knocked in sense.css and he was injured
internally. He was taken to his home,
which was near by and Dr. Shechan CALI
ed
\. .. Hood, esq. closed yesterday
a continual service of So years as Justice
and trial justice for Colchester, retiring
from his labors after an administration
both equitable and wise. and with rec
ord for servicc probably not cqualed in
the county. II in the State.
Tho Ladies' Aid society Of the Congre-
gdtional church will give n chicken pio
dinner at the church parlors on Wednes-
day next. Dinner will be served from
II 80 a. N. to o'clock y. m. The ladies'
have an envable reputation for good din
ncrs and this will be no exception to the
rule.
y very enjoyable social was held last
evening at the Methodist church under
the direction CT the Busy Bee society. For
q dime those who attended. and there
were many were treated to cream candy
and popcorn and We're entertained with
Programme of song, recitation and read
ing.
An exciting runaway occurred here yes
tcrday afternoon. Clerk Joseph Pa!nchaud
st.rsf lr |fF
a horse hitched TO a sleigh down Main
street. The holibacks were loose and al
lowed the crossbar to come against the
horses heels. The animal ran ana turned
the corner IN Canal street tipping out
Painchaud onto the sidewalk at the same
time the sleigh caught on" to Allard's
steam laundry wagon ana overturned that
breaking the top. The horse continued on
Canal street AT Il break neck pace at
tached only to the forward sleigh Of tho
traverse. He turned up Weaver street
and oarecned around on to Allen street. \
team of II. b. Carpenters was standing
in front Of Carpenters store unhitched.
The horse was headed directly fer this
team and If the horse had not walked out
into the street a collision would have
been inevitable AS it was part Of the re'r
sleigh was injured. The bob caught
against a post and the harness snapped.
freeing the horse which was caught by
Chester Graves.
Among those who went to st, Adams
last night to attend the Masonic gather
ing were \. II. Clement, Fred VI. Big
wood O. w Peck q. A. Smith, Frank
,Jubel e. H. Stevens and +. II, Horton.
The annual meeting for the election of
officers of the St. Andrews Brotherhood
will take place at Trinity church Friday
night at the close of tho even song SER
vice,
4 e. d Flint returned Yesterday morning
W har a
called by the death of his mother.
The parizo Brothers opened meat
market yesterday in the building on Al
len street formerly occupied by the
"PariSian" firm AS a photograph gallery.
II y. peavitt brought civil suit IN fa-
vor of George Shepard against L. Chaste-
nay and Trustee w. Cayea before Justice
+. l.. Graves yesterday. Judgment was
given for plaintiff To recover with costs.
Disclosure of trustee showed no funds"
He was accordingly discharged.
Mr. SuGarman. the night lunch cart
man has skipped out. leaving number Of
unpaid bills about town. His cart has
been attached by Isaac Lavigne and At
torney Macomber, who were interested in
the venture.
Tho Allen Shoe Cos. cut price shoe sale
gives everybody chance TO save money
on shoes.
i ESSEN JUNCTION.
The Home Circle meets with Mrs. Sam-
ucl Sheldon Friday afternoon and even-
ing.
Harry Miles of Williston has moved
into the upper part of r. II. Places tene-
ment on North street,
The Camera club will meet with Mrs F.
L. Nichols Friday evening.
Mr. Thomas has gone to Ludlow to
move his family to this place. They will
occupy the upper part of the tenement
belonging to Mrs, Belle Beach, on Church
street
>V,- >''oNo'r %" South Starksboro
IS visiting at W. h, Nichols.
/ Allen shoe Co, is now in progress. Buy
your shoes now and save money.
ESSEN CENTER.
Mrs Clara Stevens and Mrs. Minerva
| Grow Of the Junction spent THANKSGIVING
with Mrs, II. c. Bliss,-A. F, Farnsworth
and family, II. w. Ayres and family and
Fay Nichols and family spent Thanks
giving with George Ayers in Wnooski,-
Saturday morning the Thermometer was
At Zero ana seghs are in general use
The evangelist, Rev. j, II. Lingley COM
menccd his meetings in the Baptist church
| Sunday afternoon at l O'Clock. He spoke
also in the evening, and will speak every
Il evening this week except saturday at I,
and possibly some afternoon meetings will
be held
MILTON
Mr.. and Mrs c. u. Tarbell of South
Royalton were at Camp Martin last week
spending Thanksgiving there the guests
of 4. II. Martn.-There was very inter-
csting temperance lecture at the Congrc-
gationa vestry last Friday evening by
Rev, ], L. Fort of Winooski, followed by
n meeting or the Anti-Saloon Leagues.
H. Ashley returned to Norwich Univer-
sity Monday. b. w. Sibley has also re-
turned to the same place to begin his stud
los anew after his serious sickness.-Ber-
nice Ballard has been very sick with iy-
phoid fever but her condition is somewhat
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