Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-08
FRANKLIN COUNTY.
ST. ALBANS.


| The fair weather Sunday was a strik-
ing contrast to the gloomy, lowering
. skies Of the day that tho members of Co.
Is left their home for the front The Bri-
gadc band, in which Musician Tllotson
appeared for the first time since war was
declared, marched to the station to cs-
cort the boys to the city hall, where
friends and relatives had gathered. THE
Grant" and other conveyanccs were pro-
vldcd to transport the so .ders to the hall
where, after n few words Of welcome and
congr atulations by Mayor Smith, Col.
Hall, f. w McGcttrick and Is. l.. Kelley
and the response to thesc kindly express
sions by Lieut. A. s. Mason, tho band
played several selections and three rous-
ing cheers were given for Co. r.. Then the
boys were captured by their home friends.
Those who occupied seats on the plat
form at the city hall during the informal
exercises were Mayer Smith, Aldermen
Danforth, Leahey anad Finn, Col. Hall,
Hon r. W. McGcttrick and b. f. Kelly.
Maj. s. II. Wood left on Saturday night
for Cincinnati, where he is to act as State
delegate 10 the national council of admin
istrotion of the G. a. 4.
Miss Harriet Brown died at the home OF
her brother u. -. Ranlctt, on Saturday
/ evening about o'clock Miss Brown has
been sufferer for many years but has
kept brave heart aginst the inroads Of
disease and had it not been for her cheer
ful, courageous fight she would long ago
have sucoumbed to the persistent on
slaughts of the enemy. Miss Brown was
born In Boston and resided there Until
about is years ago. when she came to
this city TO reside with her sister, Mrs.
Ranlett who died about three and half
years ago. She leaves to mourn her loss
two sisters and two brothers In Boston,
4 brother-in-law, ID. ID. Ranlett, and "a
niece, Mss Helen Ranlett. Her sister,
Mrs. Johnston of Boston. was with her
during her last days, Miss Brown was for
many years the courteous. efficient IL
brariau Of the St. Adams library, in which
position she gained many warm friends.
who will join with those more closely
united In rcGrcttlng her demise. The fu-
neral was held at tho house on Tues
day morning at Q O'Clock and the inter-
mont ct Mount Auburn cemetery.
Harold -. Childs has passed his mental
examinations for entrance to the naval
academy at Annapolis, Md.
swANToN.
The band seronadcd Charles II. Rey-
nolds, tho newly elected town representa-
tive, Tuesday evening; also Col. G. e. Gil
more, who received handsome compli-
mcntary vote for the Office of county COM
missioner. running here far head of his
ticket. Both made neat speeches and
passed out refreshments.
There was drunken row in the French
settlement TUESDAY night. Officer James
was cent for but they had all got out Of
/ sight when he appeared on the scene.
MONTGOMERY CENTRE.
Charles Touchette had the misfortune
to get one hand badly damned at the tub
shop Frlday.-Mrs. Nina Martin is very
sick at Clement Dezotell s,-.Miss Miriam
Nelson has gone to Derby Line to attend
the fall term OF school.-On Sunday MORN
Ing hard shower visited the place. The
barn of Joseph Dawney who lives in
tho southern part of the town was struck
by lightning but not burned. Mr.. Dawney
was in the barn at the time and had
pitchfork in his hand which was wrench
cd from him by the electricity. He was
not seriously injured though his arm has
been quito painful some of tho time since
bert Myott, who came home from Camp
Olympia on n sick leave is not gaining
very fast and is obliged TO go around
some OF tho time on crutchcs CT account
OF rheumotism.-Mrs. Mary Lansing and
her daughter, Miss Mollie Campbell of
Albany. y. Y, are visiting at George Por-
tcr's.-Miss Abbie Billings one of the lady
eVangelists spent few days In town this
wceh.-Thc Ladies' Aid of the Baptist
church served dinner in the vestry on
Tuesday and were well pleased with the
results, clearing about sl5.-Mr. and Mrs.
George McCucn visited friends In Bur-
lington this Week.-Mrs. Hall who has
been visiting relatives in town for some
time has returned to her home In Rock
ford, Ill.-Therc was good turn out at
town meeting Tuesday. II was necessary
Ia ballot twice for town representative,
c. s. Parker being elected by n majority
of two. The band went to the village in
the evening to congratulate Mr.. Parker
GEORGIA.
Mrs r. Weed has had an attack of
asthmh.-George Cleveland is i'll with
fever. Plums are plenty Oh the lake
shore.-Mrs Fred w. Bliss is reported
bettcr.-Bert Hogahoom and family re-
turned to Franklin Monday accompanied
by Miss Kate Whitc,-Mrs John Collins
died Sunday morning of heart trouble
leaving husband and two Children
Claude White while chopping Saturday
had the axe glance and cut cash In his
foot which required IL stitches to close
Peter Ra snc, blacksmith, died suddenly
OF cholera morbus last Wednesday. Fu-
neral from his late home at / o'clock Fri
day. lntermcnt at Georgia Pla!n-Mrs.
Evellne Blake Davis. residing in the north
part OF the town died suddenly Wcdncs-
day at 1880, She sustained a shock n year
ago and had been confined to her bed. Flu
neral Friday. Interment at 81. Adams.
She leaves daughter, Mrs George
Scagel.
MIs, j. Collins died very suddenly Sum
day morning. She had been sick fer some
time with gastric fever.-Miss Belle Wat
sou, who has been dangerously i'll Is some
better.-George Pattee, a returned soldier
Is in town.-The Baptists celebrated the
ordinance of baptism last Sunday at the
lake, Miss Alma Gaborie was the candi-
date.-Joseph Beans funeral was held
sunday from his home to the church at
Milton Boro. The attendance was large
as Mr.. Bean was an old and highly re-
spected citizen with an extensive ac-
assisted by three other ministers The
election went Off very quietly, Orrce Bal
lard was elected on the second ballot
against four other candidates.-There will
be a honey supper and lawn party at Ell
mer Thomas Wednesday evening Sept
II. All are invited.
| We hear that the Allen Shoe Co. of Bur-
| lngton are making extremely low prices
on shoes.
BAKERSFIELD.
| Mrs. John Simmons met with n serious
and perhaps fatal accident Friday morn
! ing near the village Of East Fairfield
Mrs. Simmons and her daughter started
| for the county fair to drive to the depot
! at East Fairfield and then take the train.
In some way the horse became unman-
| ageable and threw both the occupants OF
| the wagon out on n rock, striking their
! heads and making serious scalp wounds
They are in a critical condition and may
not recover.
c. G. Austin OF Highgate was in town
Saturday on busness.-Irwin Stanley was
arrested Saturday evening by Ohicer
Farnsworth and brought before Justice
Start ON Monday, charged with an at
d tamDt n commit In Will