Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-08-24

frou the shaft and tn attempting to set 1t,
he became outanglcd and was lifted to
tho ceiling. In almost an instant he fell
his right arm completely severed from the
body about thcec inches below the should
en- There are several theories as to what
really cut his arm off, but the most prob
able is that as he attempted TO right the
belt, IL formed sort of "A lassoO ana caught
his arm thus twisting the belt to such IN
extent that II severed IN" arm by the inn
mense steam being brought upon it, At
the time of tho accident the shaft was go-
ing at the rate of so revolutions per min
ute. The wound was dressed as soon as
POSSIBLE and the patient taken to the Mary
Fletcher hospital. The injured man has
wife depending on him for her living.
The many friends of Gcorgo q. Hub
bard Of Brunswick, Maine, formerly
scrgeant in Troop q, Sd cavalry, will he
pleased to learn of his promotion to
captainry la the 26th infantry now sta.
toned at plattsburch. 1t is expected that
he will leave with the regiment about Sep
tender for the Philippines Ills friends
wish him safe retdrn and a speedy pro-
motion.
Cards have been received announcing
the marriage on August 23d at ST Paui's
Episcopal church, Brunswick, Me, of
Capt George O. Hubbard OF the 18th isI-
/ family, Plattsburgh, to Miss Nellie Eta
| Auhens of Brunswick, Me. Mr. Hubbard
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| len.
| pcspatchcs received Tuesday state that
Sidney w. johnson. formerly of this place.
/ but now of Middlcsex. VT, is i'll and not
expected to live.
i NJ. Jones, the principal Of the High
school, ana family arrived Tuesday ANA
will take up their abode Ia the rooms over
j. l.. Forts on Plat street, Mr.. Jones is
a graduate of Colby University, Water
VILE. Me. and has been very successful
in his work
| ON account Of the rainy weather the Ep-
worth League lawn party that was to have
been held last evening was postponed until
next week Wcdno sday evening.
The trial of Joseph Shepard was held at
WocCtts law office yesterday morning.
He was arrested for intoxication and was
fined s. and costs of sl0.5l.
Archie Stoddard OF johnson is in town
Visiting his parents.
Mrs. 5. II. Weston is attending the
Methodist campmoeting at Spring Grove.
Mr. and Mrs. William Winkler have re-
turned to New York after spending six
weeks with Mrs. Wnklcrs mother Mrs.
Joseph Iinscnmeir.
edward Hayes of Lowell Mass. is SPEND
ing few DAYS with his sister Mrs. Nc
earthly.
Henry c. Clement has gone to Thomp-
sons Point, Charlotte to remain, the rest
OF the week.
/ Miss Esth"C Welch of weaver street Is
the guest of Miss Aureia Gokey of Mai
let's Bay.
Miss Kate McGrath Of Underhill and
Miss BrassOr of New YORK. city are the
guest of Mrs +. McGreevy.
Sergeant Murphy Of Spring street left
yC stecday for Fort Mycr Washington.
Mrs j. p. Lonergan and son John, have
gone to New York city.
Thomas Buger has started a new res
'taurant on West Allen street
Luther G. Edwards has accepted posi-
ton as clerk in John Manson's hardware
lstore in Burlington.
Master Archie McGreevy has gone 10
Underhll to visit friends.
Mr.. Edwin Sbloy Of Chicago, H., FORM
ery of Winoosli is the guest of his broth
or Eugene Siblcy of Chase street. Mr.
Sibley's many frien Is are pleased to sec
him after his long absence of Il years.
Mrs. Foster Rand and son of Whitman,
Mass, are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Ira
Allen.