Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-08-31
BEN SON.
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
WATERBURY,.

The High school opens September 4, in
stead of on the 14.h as stated few days
ago.
Merritt Clark, who was arrested by
Sheriff Graves last week and taken to Bur
ngton was placed under two hundred
dollars bonds. He was successful in Sc
curing bondsman, and is at liberty
again. He returned to Waterbury Thurs
day and is again at work for Eugene
iTowne.
Thomas O'Neil died Wednesday moving
at the age of "a. His remains were taken
to Richmond Friday, where the flu
neral services Were held with interment
at Burlington.
Congressman Grout was in town Friday
for the purpose of inspecting the copper
mine near the Stowe line which has re-
Gently gone into the hands of a syndicate
which proposes to develop the property 10
a sufficient extent to prove the value, and
capitalize and place portion of the shares
on the market for the purpose OF operat-
ing the mine Mr.. Grout accompanied by
&c. c. Warren, Hon. G.. W. Randall and
Editor Whitchll visited the mine Fri
day afternoon, it is sad with a view of
taking an interest in it, This mine is not
far from the Old Tyson mine that was
opened some 80 years ago, and which then
showed an excellent quality of ore, but
was not worked to any extent at that
Tina on account of the low price OF copper,
and want of transportation facilities. Mel
Their of these conditions now exists and it
would seem that now with the improved
process, this new discovery may become
exceedingly valuable.
Mrs. Edgar Durant, who has been visit.
ing her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Landt at
colbyville has returned to her home in
Lowell, Mass.
Bert Blakey of Hartford Conn, is visit
ing at home for a few weeks vacation.
CANT residence on Main street built by the
late Martin Mcintosh at cost of about
$4,000. This is one of the finest residences
iU town. Mrs. Mcintosh wall board in the
family of DR.. Hooker.
The Winooski Valley Agricultural socie-
! ty will hold their annual fair at Water
bury on the 18th 14th and 18th OF Sep
TENDER The premiums are the best ever
offered and owing to the fact that the
track will be in excellent condition a large
number of entries will be made. The focal
tall exhibit will be made a special feature
and will probably be the best ever had
since the organization of the society, The
othCerS are cOtlfident that they Will nave
a very successful fair.
| l.. II. Haines, who is away for mis- health
is reported to be slowly gaining strength.
1 Douglass Crawford and Harry FaCnham
spent Sunday at Stowe.
Paul Lacross left Saturday for Spring
field, where he has secured a position in
q foundry; his daughter, Mrs. Blanchard
has returned to Boston.
Fl. II. and L. S. Fe'ary have sold their
! spool and bobbin factory to 5. G. Wheeler.
The sale Includes with the real estate the
engine and boiler and main shaftngr
Mcssrs Frary have made arrangements
10 move their business to the State of New
York and Mr.. Wheeler will convert the
building into n box factory.
II CanArtlV has sold his residence
on Main street to Mrs. A. A. Gleason,
widow of the late David Gleason. Mrs.
Gleason will take possession carly in Sep
TENDER.
Barney McManus had several dollars
worth Of goods stolen cut of his team
while it was hitchcd under one of the
horse sheds Saturday evening, He could
ret no clue to the thief.
Mes. A. y. Gleason has sold her resi-
dence at Colbyville to George ID. Joslyn
Consideration sl7O0 Mr.. Joslyn will move
into the house as soon as he gives posses
sion of his farm which he sold to l.. j.
Towne.
John Russ, who has been confined 4
the house for several days. is again able
to attend to his duties at Lyman's meat
market.
C.. s. Edwards Is spending few days
with friends in Underhill.
Sheriff Graves does not intend to let an,
more criminals off without their breanfas
and consequently has had some new iror
doors made and fitted in the "leck-up."
The advisablity of extending the per
manent road which is now being con
structed is being considered.
Arthur Atkins is drawing lumber pre-
paratory to building an addition to hi
residence.
j. ". sleeper, who has been quite II
for several days. is reported no better
DR.. E. G, Hooker Is moving into his new
residence on Main street recentlN pur
chased of Mrs. Martin Mcintosh.
Grace Carleton of Burlington IL tn
guest of Mrs. w. V. Bryan flor tev
days.
Ned Carr, an attendant at the hospital
resigned his position Monday to accep
a position In Burlington in a mill
Miss f., L. iHvis has returned iron
Warren, Me. where she has been spend