Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-01-26
VERMONT LOCAL NEWS.
NOTES AND GOSSIP OF DOlNGs IN THE
FREE PRESS'S BROAD FIELD.
The winoosLi valley, villages Up North,
Along otter Creek and by the shores
of White River Covered by
Special Reporters.
ADDISON COUNTY.
MlDDLEBURY.

"A DUISON tUt NIL.
MlDDLEBURY.
Mr. and Mrs Dan Forest of Woybridgc
street received the sad news of the death
of their daughter, Mrs. Minnie Keenan,
at st. Paul, Mimi, Wednes day. hus-
band and two daughters survive
a suicide occurred in the east part Of
the town Friday. George King, aged
about 30, and his brother Clayton, got up
and had their breakfast about seven
O'Clock Friday morning and started for
the woods to chop. Arriving there about
3 a. m. they had commenced work and
about half an hour had elapsed when
George said he was thirsty and was CO.
ing to get some water at a spring Which
WAS about GO rods away. quite little
tine had elapsed and his brother, think
ing strange Of his not coming back start
ed to look for him and found him in n
pool of blood near the spring with his
face to the ground and razor in his
hand. His head was nearly cut from his
body He Immediately notified the select
men. who with Dr. j. NJ. Stafford made
an examination and pronounced it a case
of suicide. The remains were removed to
his late home. 4 brother and sister sur
vivc. No cause for the deed is known as
his mind has seemed to be all right.
Miss Sabna Cady died at the home of
her brother, Gardner Cady, on Foote
street, where she has made her home for
the past ten years, She was 50 years old
and died from a severe attack OF the grip
und old age Saturday night. The funeral
Mr.. and Mrs. Hank MOrey and daugh-
Ter have left town for Independence. Col,
where they will make their future home.
Mr.. MCrcy was obliged to leave owing 20
his health which was greatly improved
there during his short stay the first of the
winter.
Master Elbert Turner, the is months old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. +. +. Turner of
South Pleasant street, died very sudden
lY Tuesday morning. The funeral Will he
held It the house Thursday morning at II
o'clock. The interment will be in the
family lot in tho cemetery al East Mid
dlcbury Rev. Mr.. Gooding will officiate.
The funeral of Mrs. Sabina Cady was
held at her late homo Tuesday afternoon.
Rev. j. G. Gooding ofticiated.
The Calhoun chapter of the Daughters
of the American Revolution have made
arrangements to have DR.. j. Tracy Edison
of the class Of II, L. S. Naval academy.
late ensign United States navy watch and
division officer of the Gloucester at the
battle off Santiago July 5, 1888. who will
lecture at the town hall Monday evening.
February t. 1899, on the battle of Santia-
go. Dr. Edison is very highly recommend
ed by the press.
Miss Agnes Halpin has gone to Bridge
port Conn, where she Viii spend the ret
of the winter
b. f.. Wales has commenced to move to
his new store in the Battell block.
Mr.. and Mrs. 5. Miner and son Of Ner-
Eenncs were the guests of L. H. Matthews
his week.
Frank Connors underwent a surgical
operation Tuesday which was performed
by DR.. Noble. Mr.. Connors was accident
ally shot through the thigh last July, and
the wound didn't heal up at the time so
was opened and piece of the lam rod
four inches long was taken out. The OPP
GRAFTON was very successfully done.
The Century club met with Mr.. T.. c.
bryant Wednesday evening.
The s0cable which wGs held at the
home Of Mr. and Mis-. Charles Brooks on
Munger street Tuesday evening was not
very largely attended owing to the bad
weather, and the same will be repeated
next Tuesday evening.
The funeral of the young son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. r. L. Turner was held at their home
on South Pleas mt street yesterday morn
ing at II O'Clock The intermcrt was in
the family lot in East Middlebury. Rev
j. G. Gooding ofiiciated.
Arthur Bruya of VerPennes Is spending
ton days vacation with his parents here
on South street. Louis Bruya Is taking
his brothers place as operator in. Ner-
gennes during his brothers vacation.
The "Vclunteors of IS Hose company"
are making arrangements to have a
grand ball at the opera house Monday
evening, Feb Is,
NERGENNES.
Aionzo Pigeon was badly burned Thurs
day morning. He got up in his night
clothes to throw "a blazing lamp out doors
but before he got to the door the lamp eX
poded His son helped him to put out the
flames which were burning his clothes. MIR
Pigeon was terribly burned down the front
of his body and his hands seemed
20 be cooked so much so the skin and fin
ger nails peeled off, The victim is vter-
AN of the civil war and his nervous system
received a great shock,
David c. Barto died Monday morning
aged 10 years He was native Of Ferris
lurgh and has been a lifelong resident
of the town, Mr.. Barto was considered
one Of the best all-round business men in
Ferrisburgh and his death is a ereat loss
10 that town. He has for great many
years held prominent offices IL own to
the satisfaction of every resident He
has also been in great demand for admin
istrator of estates before tho PROBATE
court, and for the last few years had
done more of this work than any other
one man. He was considered honest, re-
liable and upright in all his dealings lie
leaves a wife and two daughters, one 16
and the other 10 years Of age. lie was n
Gnembcr of Dorchester lodge No ], +. and
A. NJ, who conducted the funeral which
was held Wednesday at his late home
at IL o'clock "a. IN.
BRISTOL.
Mrs Frances Scott started Saturday
morning for New York, where she will
enter an Old Ladies' Home Mrs. Scott
is the widow of the late l.. S. Scott.-C
j. Cushman was thrown from his sleigh
recently near the Novelty works and
badly bruised about his head and face
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Cushman are both
on the sick list.-Mr. and Mrs. c. +. Rock
wood have a young child seriously ILL.,
Il. G. Sargeants expects to move into his
new store the first Of next week.-DaYid
Il. Bosworth arrived home from Connect
cut Friday,-A goodly number Of the
young friends Of Ford Bingham gave him
a surprise at his home on Pleasant street
Friday evening. Light refreshments with
music and games made up programme
that was enjoyed by all.-Miss Mabel
Mix returned to her home in the Queen
City Saturday.
The officers of the Pearl Gatherers for
the next three months are: President
Jennie Sherwn; vice-president, Lotto
Callahan secretary, Gcorgianna Peck:
treasurer lnez Steadman; organist, Liz
zie Johnson.-Bert Srrgent, the grocer
and meat man moved into his new store
Saturday nlght.-Dunshee & Chaplin have
improved the appearance Of the inside OF
their store by fresh coat of paint.-The
extra meetings to be held at the Advent
church this week are postponed Indefinite
ly.--O. G. Crandall will open a restaur-
ant under 3. C Sargents new store as
soon as the place is ready-E r. pattcr-