Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-03-11

B. G. Durkee went to Burlington
this morning. His brother-in.law,
James Ahern, was to have an opera
tian performed In the Mary Fletcher
hospital this morning.
Minnehaha Encampment No. 2, 1.
O. o. f., will work the first degree on
one candidate at the meeting tonight.
Regular meeting of Tiger Hose Co.
No. 8, Tuesday evening. Important
business
Regular meeting Hose Co. No. TO-
night.
Willis Abbott leaves tonight for
New York to purchase spring goods
for Homer Fits.
An italian caused considerable ex-
citement on River street yesterday.
1t is alleged that he had had a too
close acquaintance with some exhilar-
ating fluid and as result was slight
ly soft" 1t is alleged that be took a
gun and discharged 1t several times,
fortunately injuring no one. He then
took to the woods 90 West Hill, car
rying the gun along with him, 1T is
alleged. He was finally captured by
his friends before having inflicted any
serious wounds upon himself, or in
juring any one else.
The Montpelier and Barre Power
and Traction Co., are putting In me-
ters at all their cas- SO as to estat lish
plan for ascertaining just how much
electricity they use.
The Ladies' Aid society Of the Con-
gregational church will give a free
social in the church parlor on Wednes.
day afternoon at three O'Clock. There
will be short literary and musical
program, and refreshments will be
served. Every member'is urged to be
present and bring friend. Sd
w. S. Young returned from Berlin
Falls N. H., where he attended the
funeral of his mother who died on
Tuesday.
S. D. Sibley Of Berlin street found a
quantity of bedding, dry goods, etc.
1t is probably stolen property.
Members of the Clan Gordon Crib
bage club are requested to meet In
their rooms this evening at $50.
Per order of President.
Two "unfortunates" called on the
police for lodging, and were allowed
| to spend Sunday afternoon and night
In the city lookup
Freddie Kemp came over from
Hardwick Saturday afternoon. He re.
turned home yesterday afternoon &C.
companied by Willie Mahoney who
will visit in Hardwick for week or
| SO.
There will be masquerade social
Wednesday evening in X. of P, hall,
under the auspices of Neal Dow lodge,
1. o. G.. T. A literary program will
be rendered and refreshments served.
Every body is invited. Admission only
10 cents.
St. Mary's Chapter will meet with
Miss Lillian Bush on Tuesday evening
at 7.3O. 77-78
Geo. Baldwin is in Concord, N. H.,
for few days.
Regular meeting Of the hook and
ladder company Wednesday evening.
L. A. Cheever returned to Burling-
ton this morning after spending Sun
day with his wife.
Charles Quimby received word to-
day OF the death of a relative at St.
Johnsbury.
10. Reed of Waterbury, spent
Sunday with his aunt, Mrs. G. W.
Drown.
Born this morning, son to Mr..
and Mrs. w. J. Turner of IA Depot
Square.
There will be a special communica.
tion of Granite Lodge No. .35, F. &
A. NJ, this evening March II at Z
O'Clock. Work third degree.
Miss Matte Price spent Sunday in
Middlesex.
Albert Gauvreau spent Sunday ir
St. Adams.
There will be a meeting OF Hose
Co., No. 2, tomorrow evening.
Hon. W. E. Barney has purchased
the property of DR.. Herbert l.. Gale
in Alva, Fla, and will 60 there to re.
ride in tina fall as soon as he can get
| his business here closed up. This
change was made necessary BY the
poor health of Mrs. Barney. DR.. Gale
will return to Barre to reside.
A number of their friends surprised
Mr.. and Mrs Barclay at their home on
Circle street, Saturday evening. Led
by Mr.. George Paterson on the bag.
pipes, the company took possession OF
the house and proceeded to make
things lively. During the course of
the evening, which was spent in dane
ing and songs, Mr.. Alex Robertson
presented Mr.. and Mrs. Barclay, on
behalf of the company, with two hand.
some rocking chairs. Mr.. Barclay made
a suitable reply in a few we'll chosen
words. The party broke up at mid
night, after having spent most en-
joyable evening.