Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-06
VERMONT LOCAL NEWS
Continued from 9th page.)

Advent of Boston, Mr. and Mrs. w. w. d.
Jeffcrs, George Il. Hall and p S. Coolidge
of New York city, Mr.. and Mrs w. I.
Higgins, Miss Medora Higgins Fred A.
Higgins, u. G. Bascom, Nlt'. and Mrs John
Lambert, Mrs. James S. Gale and Rev.
and Mrs. Sleight of Ticonderoga n. V,
and Miss Bessie North of ShoSeham, Mr..
and Mrs. j. NJ. Coolidge of Glens Falls, n.
Y. Mr.. and Mrs. T.. w. Wilder and w. r..
Jones of Woodstock. Vt, Mr. Dean Rich
mond and Frederick Richmond OF Wind
sor. The happy couple left on the flyer
for New York amid a shower of rico and
the well wishes of "A host Of friends. Ma.
Bascom is Connected with the luternation-
.al Paper company of New York city and
Miss Whitney was for several years II
stenographer for the futile company of
this city.
PITTSFIELD.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Metho1 It
Episcopal church gave birthday party
last Wednesday evening for the benefit of
the pastor, Rev. Mr.. Ford. Although the
weather was bad there was a good atten-
dance.-W. *. Ellis shipped a carload of
potatoes to Tewksbury, Mass, last week.
DR.. G, w. Boutwell, ana wife from Bos-
ton, Mass, spent Sunday in town.-The
mumps and measles are quite prevalent in
this Vicinity.-Several attended the we'd
ding reception Of Mr. and Mrs. Rodn, y
Slick ut the home of the brides parents,
Mi and Mrs. phineas Amazon last Tues
day evening. They received some very
nice presents. Cake and coffee were serv-
ed and a nice time was enjoyed. They will
make their future home in Randolph.
BENSON.
Easter day was observed by the Metho-
dist Episcopal church with speaking, sing
ing of appropriate music and decorations
Of house plants.-H. j. and W. f.. Aiken
returned to Burlington Mondays. e.
Grinnel and family have moved into the
Marble shop block, which they have rent
ed Of the Congrc gational church society.
Miss Sophia Wlds returned to Middle
bury Saturday.-R. r. Walker and family
are settled in their new home, the Watson
pace.-Alphonso Higgins has moved from
West Haven into his dwelling house on
Main stret.--Guy Wilcox and family have
rented the Goodrich house-Frof. ard
Mrs. Wright and daughter were guests #
Rev. c. +. Hitchcock last week, return
ing to Middlebury Saturday.
BRANDON.
DIR. DIN G. Dyer and his niece. Miss
Louisa. Seeley, returned to Brandon On
Tuesday from their Oriental trip, both az
parently much improved in health. They
report having had a delightful time: visit
'
also in Egypt.-rhe Bardillo Marble Co,
Of Brandon has commenced quarrying and
operating their entire works again after
having been idle for the last six months.
It is reported that New York company
has bought the Corona Marble corpora
ton works and will commence business
here as soon rs the Brandon Italian Mar
bic Co, surrender their lease and remove
TO Middlehurv, probably in July next
Mamie SUGAR makers are busy now MS the
weather appears to be favorable for them
and they are hoping for Il good season.
IN snow on the foothills of the noun
tainS is too deep for convenience as yet,
and is settling very slowly.-The Ath of
April brought a large number Of Unit d
States pensioners together in the village;
many Of them coming from adjoining
towns. These veterans always seem to
greatly enjoy these periodical GATHERINGS
and It is interesting to notice their friend
~ fraternal greetings and expressions of
good Fellowship. Long may they live.