Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-08-10

Junction for the past ten Gays, mas sue
cccdcd in organizing lodge of 30 mem
hers there. 1t will be Instituted on Aug
ust 22nd.
An interest in the Walker Grocery Co.
has been purchased by l. T.. Huntley of
Essex Junction. MIR. Iuntley was for
many years II merchant ian the village of
Wcstford and has recently purchased
home at Essex Junction.
Manager Clark of the telephone OK
change established a new day station at
Essex junction Friday in the Hotel
Johnson. BY this Arrangement there will
he continuous service with Essex June
ton both nights and Sundays.
The Chinese cases were continued Thurs
day before Commissioner L. johnson
and II of them We're heard. None of them
was finally disposed of. nearly all being
continued for further investigation on the
part of the government.
The friends of Z. T. Osborn, Jr., who
visits this city in the capacity of trav-
cling salesman, will regret the news Of
the death of his wife in Boston at the
age of so years The remains were
brought by Mr.. Osborn to St. Adams for
interment
The first meeting OF the creditors of
fore Referee iii bankruptcy George w.
Deberville ana E,lihu b. Taft appointed
as trustee. John +. Lavel, W. II. Buck
ley and H. II. IIagar We're appointed APP
prasors.
Circulars have been received by the po-
lice department offering $500 reward for
the capture of the burglars who blew open
the safe in the Rouses Point, y. Y. post
office August Cd. Stamps amounting 10
s5s3 ~ and cash amounting to sl29 S. were
taken.
Irenc, the 81 months old daughter Of
Mrs. Moses Letourneau of Pine street
died yesterday morning at o'clock after
Il short illness Funeral services will be-
held from st. Joseph's church at o'clock
this afternoon. The interment will be in
Mount Calvary cemetery.
Hon. John c. Allen Of Monmouth. Ill.
arrived in the city Thursday, and is the
guest of his sister. Mrs. Arthur L. Walk
or. Mr.. Allen was secretary of state Of
Nebraska two terms, retiring in 1895. He
with his son Ralph, will spend n few
weeks with his parents Mr.. and Mrs. J.
II. Allen, in Hinesburgh.
There was a session of the Court in
Chancery in the County Clerks office Sat-
urday afternoon before Judge Russell S.
TAFT, chancellor. A hearing was held On
the case of Herrick VS.. McCalley. The
court adjourned until next Saturday at
the same time and place.
The firm of Gregory & Dickey. dealers
In flour and feed, located on Bank street
has been dissolved. II. G. Dckey retires
from the firm and will have charge Of the
Boston office of the Adrance- Plat Co,
dealers in farming implements. Mr. Dick
ey will spend two weeks at Lake Iroquois
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The Chinese hearings were continued be-
fore Commissioner George Il. Johnson Fri
day. In all the cases tried FCiday
emily one was discharged, the others, with
the exception of one, being held open for
further investigation by the government
That one WAS held open on the request Of
the respondents attorney.
The Central Vermont ran an excui sion
Monday from Waterloo, p. O., and In
termediate stations to Colchester, going
to Westport, n. Y, on the steamer Rein
dec from this city. The party numbered
3lS people They left this city about Il
a M and returned about 1870 in the af-
tcrnoon,
A hearing was held Tuesday afternoon
in the office of Cushman e. Mower before
Justice f., W. j. Hawkins in the case of
the State VS., intoxicating liquor seized
at Thompson's Point. Maletts Bay. The
liquor was adjudged forfeited and II. ID.
Kelley, its owner, was fined $40 and
costs.
A good number Of people went upon
the excursion on the steamer Reindeer TO
Maquam Sunday. The party left at 1870
p m. and cruised through the islands A
stop of one hour and a half was allowed
at Maquam, Music was furnished by the
Howard Opera House orchestra. Perfect
weather made the excursion most en-
joyabe one.
There was hearing yesterday afternoon
before Justice IL. W. j. Hawkins in a suit