Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-01-30


with George r. Swasey of Barre Mr.
Swasey will remain at Barre
George NJ Smile went Monday after
noon to MorrsNillc, where he Is to ASSOC
oiate himself with E. NJ. Merrill of lard
wick in the conduct of the Randall
House livery stable, which they have pur
chased.
out of total tax of $4,000 the amount
abated this year IL only $3.50 which is
considered a remarkable record Only 81
aside from poll taxes were asked abatcd,
and that was due to a mistake chargeable
to the lists of East Montpelier. The abate-
ments were made at meeting of the
board of civil authority Tuesday after
noon.
The quarterly meeting of the Montpelier
ssoliation of Congregational ministers was
held Tuesday at the Y. NJ. c. A. rooms.
and the new officers elected for the year
were moderator, Rev. William Ganley OF
Watsfeld; scribe and secretary, Rev. L..
II. Elliott Vt Waterbury. Rev c. II. Cool
idge of Woodbury. and Rev. f. A. Poole
of Barre were elected members. The sub
jeCt Of the meeting was "Our Denomina-
ton" and several papers were read and
discussed.
r. S. Brophy has written letter to
friends here stating that the operation on
Mrs. Brophv occurred Saturday at Boston
and that the doctors believe the chances
are in favor Of her recovery.
o. Is. Dodge. who has been conducting
G.. L. pitkins farm, is to go to Barton.
where he has purchased farm, as soon
as Mr.. Pitkin secures some one to take his
place.
c. r.. Dcmeritt has resigned as chief Of
police and Mayor Brown has appointed
Charles II. Reagan. The appointment Will
be confirmed at the regular meeting of the
city council in February, and continues
until the new city government is chosen
nected with the police department for
twenty years, and was considered one Of
the most efficient officers ever in the local
department. Mr.. Reagan has been a mo-
torman on the electric road for three
years, and two years previous was on the
Burlington police force. Chief Demertt
had asked for an investigation of his Of
fetal conduct" in regard to which reports
had been circulated during the trial of a
cruelty to animal case tho city was in
terested in at Caledonia county court in
st. Johnsbury, and the evidence that was
being produced in his favor made his
friends feel greatly elated. charge en-
tirely outside of this investigation was
brought to the attention of the mayor,
and he asked for the chiefs resignation.
which was rendered yesterday morning,
followed Immediately by the appointment
Of his successor.
fire in Harry Wheelers house on Clay
hill brought out the chemical wagon at
4 O'Clock yesterday afternoon. Three
women and boy had put out the fire be-
fore the department arrived.
A delegation from Montpelier and Barre
knights of Columbus will attend the in
stallation of a new council at Middlebury
to-day.
Motorman Charles n. Reagan received
n message at Barre yesterday morning
that he had been appointed chief of po-
lice, and he was in such a hurry to get
to this city that he endeavored to take the
car across lots. 1t left the rails near
Dodee's, twisting the front wheels around
and shaking up a half a dozen passengers.
No one was hurt and no damage was done.
George Waters has returned from Bos-
ton. He went to that city with 800 in his
clothes, and says that he was in Boston
less than half an hour when it was miss
ing He was obliged to telegraph home
for money. He has a barber shop in thu
Union house.
A basket ball game takes place Saturday
evening between Norwich University and
MONTPELIER seminary at the Y. NJ. c. A.
gymnasium.
The marriage of T. II. Ryan and Mis-
Mary MCGEE Is to take place next Tuesday
at st. Augustine church.
Mr. and Mrs. f. s. Adsit, who have
been visiting Mr. and Mrs II, j. Gutchel
went back to Burlington yesterday.
G. F. Wheatley, who has been taking
the examinations for second lieutenant
at New York. returned home yesterday.
Miss Winnie Ferrin who Is booked FOL
the leading part in "Sibala," Is III witt
a cold. and an understudy Is at work Oh
the part.