Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-12-29

from Tromas Cheshire, yeoman. TO I'd
ward Burlng. yeoman, for six pounds.
The exchange took place in July of 1853
during the reign of George the III. The
record was first recorded at Rutland by
Obadiah Noble. The parties named in the
deed lived in New York and Cheshire at
oyster Bay.
The State Board of Agriculture held n
long session at the Van Ness House last
evening, at which they wrestled with uues-
lions having to do with the importation OF
cattle and vainly attempted to arrive at
the selection of the speakers for the agri-
cultural meetings to be held about the
State. The press of business made 1t ne
cessary to adjourn until this evening when
another meeting will be held.
Alonzo Allen of Colchester. who was ar
rested last Thursday by Deputy Sheriff
Ballou and placed In Jail, was discharged
on arraignment. 1t being disclosed that
the breach of the peace, for which the
arrest was made, occurred in Milton. The
complaint had been made out by Grand
Juror Wolcott of Winooski, who does not
have jurisdiction in the town of Milton.
Mrs. Helen Myers. aged 2S. died at her
home at the corner of Ward and Drew
streets Tuesday afternoon at O'Clock or
diabetes. The deceased leaves three chill
dren, Earl Della and Katherine, five. sew
en-, and ten years of age, respectively, and
held at st. Josephs church at o'clock
| Thursday morning.
| The marriage of Dr. Edward F. Murray
| OF Worcester, Mass, and Miss Katherine
+. Meagher of this city will take place
next Tuesday. DR.. Murray graduated from
the medical college i'm this city few
years ago and already has n good practice
in Worcester, while Miss Meagher is n
very popular young woman who will re-
ceive the best wishes of a wide circle of
friends
The newly appointed interpreter for this
customs district arrived in this city Tues
day and report for duty at the GUS
toms house, where he had consultation
with Collector Merrill. The new interprc-
ter's name is Bernhard II. Becker and no
came to this city from New York. Beck
err will take the place of Charles Doanc,
recently removed from the service.
I Tho reception of the State Board of
Health to the State officers and the public
in general. together with the formal OPEN
ing of the new rooms of the State laborn-
tory. will take place next Friday from 10
n. m. until 10 p. m. The State Board of
/ Health will hold meeting in this city
Thursday evening and be present at the re
ceptlon. Caterer Coon will serve light re-
/ freshments and the occasion has every in
dication of proving a pleasant and enjoy
able one.
The children of tho College Street Sun
day school had fine large Christmas
tree loaded with pretty ornaments and
bags of candy Tuesday evening.
Presents were piled up under
and around the tree and great
was the enjoyment of the children
as each received some remembrance Of
the evening from Santa Claus. A short
musical programme WAS rendered. Light
refreshments were then served ard the
evening was pleasantly spent In playing
games and in a general good time.
Superintendent J. X. Butler of the Now
England Telephone and Telegraph COM
pany has found the present quarters of the
company inadequate and on January the
division headquarters, including Super,n-
tendent Buffers office. will be moved from