Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-03-02


District Court at Burlington-At the an
nual creamery meeting l.. j. Wabrdge,
George Gould, A. NJ. Foster, F. II. Lance
and A. w. Laird were elected directors
for tho year ensuing. r. G. Rogers. Z.
f. Smith and George Hoyt were elected
auditors.
WORCESTER.
Oramol Eastman died very suddenly on
Sunday morning. He had been sick for a
long time but was thought to be very
much better on Saturday. He was about
40 years of age. He leaves a widow who
was the daughter Of the late William
Ctton.-Schools at the corner and at
Whcelers, closed on Friday last, and the
teachers. Miss Goodell of Morrisville and
Miss Whitehead of Barre have returned
to their homes.-Mrs. Emily Cameron of
Montpelier is visiting in town.-Lucian
Downing and wife of Plainfield, visited at
Frank Taylors last week.
PLAINFIELD.
Mrs May Vincent died on Monday at
the home of Ira Stone.-About 70 of the
friends and relatives of Mr. and Mrs. q.
u. l<idder gathered at the Pleasant View
house on Monday evening to remind them
that it was the thirteth anniversary OF
their marriage. After a reception of about
two hours. dancing was participated in
with music by Van Orman's orchestra of
Calais. Refreshments were served and all
declared ii to be the most enjoyable event
of .ne season.-Mrs. Elizabeth Woods is
visiting friends in town.-Mrs. Florinc
Austin visited in Barre several days in the
past week.
NORTHFIEID.
There was a George Washington service
ut the Methodist church Sunday evening
Various phases of the character and life Of
the first president were considered in spc-
cially prepared papers and addresses and
the choir of the church rendered special
music.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. b. Ellis entertained a
party of friends at their residence Friday
evening. Whist and other games We're
played and a pleasant time enjoyed.
George Craig, James Grey and VIM. Me-
Cormick, all well known and former resi-
dents of this place, have started into the
granite manufacturing business at st.
George. n. b. Aside from their plant they
have secured n valuable quarry in CLOSE
proximity to their works.
II. II. Chapman remains seriously i'll
and his recovery is considered matter
of doubt.
The horse owned by Hon. Frank Plum
ley became FESTIVE while standing near
the Centre Village Monday and made ex-
ccllent time down Main street; 1t brought
the sleigh in collision with IA wood sled
smashing the sleigh considerably. The
horse was stopped on the common and no
body was injured.
The Conversational club was entertain
cd at the Northfield House Monday even
ing. G, A. Edgerton was host and Hon
Frank Plumey gave an interesting talk
relative to village improvements.
/ The Most Excellent knight of Brming-
ham degree will be conferred upon a class
of candidates Wednesday evening of next
week.
| Samuel Dole is soon to move to the place
vacated by Joseph Baker. Tuesday, and
Samuel King will occupy the place vaca-
ted by Mr. Dole.
! George Day and family removed to Ran
dolph Centre the first part of the week.
MIDDLESEX.
Miss Belle Holden, who has been sick
/ for the past two weeks, is on the gain. -
W. H. H. Buck who is reported to be
suffering from a shock, IL not much bet
ter.-Justin Jewett's little child has been
sick the past wcek.-Frank Vaughn has
been sick for a few days.-Mrs. Hodge has
been suffering from an attack of bronchi-
tis.-LeV Swift and daughter Carrie left
for Florida last week-C. Newhall has
moved into the Edgerly house.
SOUTH WOODBURY..
The widow of the late Samuel Daniels
is visiting in Barton.--Lee Goodell has
bought a farm in Mackville and takes pos.
session soon. Warren Goodcl takes his
place and will care for Jason Town, who
Is very feeble.-Rev. William Ganley in
tends TO speak in Bakersfield next Sun
day, and Rev. q. L. Wells of Hardwlcl
; supplies the pulpit here.
WAITSFIDLp.
1t II reported that William Palmer ha.
sold his tenement house now occupied b,
j. g. Harris, to r. c. Persons TIL,
Waitsfield cornet band went to Moretowi
Wednesday evening of this week to pla,
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