Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-03-30

place on April IL.
+. l.. Murray, who has secured n good
position in Apalachicola, Fla, left yester-
day for Boston, whence he VIII go to the
former place, where he will reside III the
future. Mrs. Murray will Join him later.
Mr.. Murray has been in the shoe business
in this city for some years past and his
many friends will wish him the best of
success in his new undertaking.
Boston papers announce the death at
Wiesbaden, Germany, on Monday of Prof.
Alphonse n. Van Daell head of the de-
partment of modern languages in the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Or Van Dacl had many friends in this
city made during his connection with the
SauvouS Summer School Of Languages.
lie went to Germany only two we lis ato
broken down in hca tn through OVcrwOl k.
He was accompanied by his wife and
daughter, who was born in this city.
Mrs. Mary p. Barlow. mother of Ed
ward Barlow, celebrated the Goth auniVCr-
sary Of her birth Monday, and she was
assisted on this occasion by her sister,
Mrs. Blodgctt who was 20 on February q
last. Both of these venerable women
are in the enjoyment OF fairly GOOD
health.
Il. y. Porter transferred Monday morn
ing the lot OF land lying on the north side
of Pearl street between the Howard Re-
IL DuIulnS anu inc w. - l. 4. ltupic
t. T.. a. ana l.. X. Clement of Wino0ski
The lot has a frontage OF As feet and Mr..
Clement will build Il block upon it which
is to contain two stores.
George X. brennan, a man arrested
by officer Russell in the Central Vermont
station on Tuesday, was brought into
court yesterday aId entered a plea of
guilty to the charge of intoXication. He
was fined S. and costs of $9.5l. The alter
1n,s In tai Ia
disclosed en- liquor procured from Boston.
Prof. S. w. Landon. formerly of this
city and now speeding the winter in Bor
dentown. n. j.. in the hope of lettering
his health, arrived in this city yesterday
morning to remain for a few days on bus
isess. Prof Landon Is much better than
vixen he left his work in this city and is
warmly greeted 10y his many friends.
Peter Preevy, who was convicted in City
Court Of a second onenCe of selling liquor.
was taken to the House of Correction at
Rutland yesterday noon by Edwlcd
Reeves. Preevy will serve six months ard
pay a fine of 500. HIS partner Lang DIS
received the same sentence with an 1ddi-
ton Of six months to the term of contine-
ment.
Mr. and Mrs A. V. Spaldng have re-
ccved letters from their son Edward,
saying that during his two months vaca-
tlon of March and April, he, in company
with friend from Philadelphia, a Harvard
graduate and now studying at Rom, were
to tour through Switzerland ana Italy,
going as far south as Naples, and spend
ing Easter in Rome.
The arrual rental Of pews at the Uni
tartan church took place Monday evening,
with a good attendance and about the
, usual amount realized. A. G. Whittemore
acted as auctioneer and C. A. Murray was
eected treasurer. Mrs. c. l.. Soule and
Mrs. A. E Gates were elected to repre-
sen. the church on the board of managers
Of the HolnY Ior Destitute Children.
The week opening June 18th will be n
busy one in this city. In addition to the
annual meetings of the Grand Lodge, y
and A. NJ. there will be held this year the
international convention of the Catholic
Order of Foresters. Either of these con-
ventions would be considered an event of
year and the combination Of both in
the same week will make matters very
interesting for the hotels and others.
{ The committee of the St Joseph society
; having in charge the preparation of the
celebration of the 4oth anniversary OF the
organization of the society on the 4th of
July next, is actively at work sending in
vitatonS to other societies and oGganiza-
lions in the United States and Canada.
They are corresponding with LOUIS Cyr of
tho world, to give an exhibition here On
that day.
The building and other property of the
Burlington Shoe company was sold Satur-
day morning at 10 O'Clock by Max l.. Pow
ell as assignee to Elias Lyman, represent
ing the endorsers of the company's paper
for $500 The stock Of the company on
: hand was sold a short time ago. 1t is
probable that If exemption from taxation
can be secured for a period of years a
stock company VIII he formed to place this
industry in operation again.
Or. II. Nelson Jackson returned to this
city Tuesday from Barre where he has
been at home recovering from an dccid, mt
to his ankle, which has kept him from $
duties for several weeks. Dr. Jackson
accompanied by his father, Rev. s.
! y, jackson, and they will remain In This
, city for 4 short time on business. Dr.
Jackson expects to return to this city
| about May list and has secured offices in
the Woodbury. & Walker block.
Edward Smith, aged II years. died at his
old home on North avenue Sunday at
, ternoon at O'Clock after an illness OF 1G
: months. He leaves a widow and four chill
dren. the eldest 10 and the youngest ninc
years Of age. The funeral services were
held from St Josephs church Tuesday
n orn.ng at o'clock. Interment was
in Mount Calvary cemetery.
Postmaster William L. Hall and wife re-
turned to this city Thursday morning.
, after having been absent in Florida for
nearly two months. Mr.. Hall, who went
south for his health, Is much better and
shows the good results of his trip. A few
DAYS of the vacation we're spent in New
York after which Mr.. and Mrs. Hall went
to Florida, in different portions Of which
l. they have spent the remainder of the time.
Norman +, Shedd, father of Mrs. Geo ge
\. Hall OF this city, died at his home in
Worcester, Mass. Wednesday night af-
ter two months Illness. He was so
2 years of age Mr.. Shedd lived with his
: daughter in this city for two years and
e. Mr.. and Mrs. Hall weCe with him at the
| time of his death The interment Will lie
+ in Chester. his old home
l At a meeting of Canton Lafayette No.
|, Patriarchs Militant Thursday even
70 ing the following officers We're elect
e. ed to serve during the ensuing year:
! Captain, l.. G. Burnham; Lieutenant f.
= W. j. Hawkins; ensign, j. F. Clark; clerk,
q j. w. Goodell; accountant, J.. X. Grant.
q Retiring captain, w. b. Craven, who has
- served in this capacity for three years,
declined a reelection.
/ The 10th annual banquet OF the Grocers
$ and Meatmens association WIS held at
= the Van Ness house last Thursday even
O. ing with 1S3 mel bers and guests IN at
, tendance. After the banquet remarks were
g made by President John O'Nei and Toast
v master " A. Billiard, followed by
sueecheS by MayOr-elect Robert Roberts