Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-11-20
WASHINGTON COUNTY
WATERBURY,.

WATERBURY,,
Mr.. Whalen, who was shot by his wife
last April and underwent an amputa tior
of the leg in consequence. was removed
to the Mary Fletcher hospital. where he
was operated upon for the removal of a
generous growth and before leaving the
hospital had measles, is rapidly failing al
the home of his sister, Mrs Stearns, from
return of the Cancerous disease.
The possibility of an electric road from
St. Adams to Waterbury is very pleasing
to the people of this town. Should this
road be built and the prospective one
from Montpelier up Mad River valley. II
would require but five miles more to con-
meet the two at Middlesex.
Samuel Somerville of South DuXbury has
sold his farm to Western parties for the
sum of $1,000 cash. The value of the farm
has been considered $500 or 5000. The
extra price is paid on account Of the pros
pect of a good asbestos deposit on the
place. Surface indications have beer
known to exist there and within a few
months parties interested have made ex-
caVations sufficient to warrant the belief
that the deposit is valuable. 1t may prove
a bonanza.
A telegram was received from Dr. An
drews Friday saying that his little sin
Trask. was dead. DIR. Andrews accompa-
MED by his wife and child went to South
ern Pines, n. G., about two weeks ago ex-
pecting to spend the winter. The child
was in good health when they left Water.
bury.
William Duffee has completed his ser
vices as night operator at the railroa 4
station and accepted position in St. AL
bans G. a. Adams Of Greenfield. Mass.
has taken the position vacated by Mr.
Duffce.
Miss Eva Rurnham entertained a party
of young friends Saturday evening at her
home.
Tho large bay horse belonging to James
Somerville. while standing in the freight
yard late Friday afternoon. became
frightened by the cars, and went over an
embGnkment, upsetting the wagon and
breaking the harness. so that he was
freed from the wagon. The horse was
only slightly injured on one leg.
Mrs. Myrtle Parker, no has been work
ing at the factory has resigned her posi-
ton there and has entered the hospital as
nurse.
c. c. Campbell has moved into the
Evans tenement on Randall street va
Gated by Fred Waterman.
Frank Williams has moved into the
Calvin Shaw place at Colbyville.
Fred Waterman has moved from the
/ Evans tenement on Randall street into
the Parker block on Main street He is
to occupy the rooms over his bakery
Miss Dora Gotta Of Randolph has begun
worl. as a nurse in the hospital.
Miss Lillian MaComher of Springfield
who recently left her position as nurse at
the hospital has returned.
f, G. Luce, who has been hunting in the
Maine and New Hampshire woods. re-
turned Friday night with a rood-sizcd
doe, which he killed in New Hampshire
The condition of Mrs. +. H. Anterior
is improved.
Miss Eva Burnham celebrated the 18th
anniversary of her birthday Saturday
evening. About 60 of her friends were
present and good time was enjoyed by
all.
or. C. A. Freligh, graduate of the
! L. V. NJ. medical college has moved
to Waterbury to begin the practice of
medicine.
Lincoln Crossctt, who has been con-
fined 10 the house with typhoid fever for
several weeks is able to sit up
| q. r. Evans, the new sheriff Of Wash
| ington county. was in Montpelier Satur-
day on business. Mr.. Evans intends to
go To Montpelier to live as soon as he
can find n purchaser OF the American
| House. of which he is now prophet or
Tom O'Neil Of Morrisvile is one of the
bidders for the hotel.
| Mrs. Sarah Jones passed away at the
Center Saturday, November L. after a
short illness. Mrs Jones was 50 years
! old. Mrs. Jones lived with William Muir
ray her NEPHEW, for about twelve years
| She was the last one of her family and
will he greatly missed by her large circle
of friends and grandchildren. The funeral
was held Monday afternoon.
The body Of the unknown man. who
J was killed November 13 by train, has not
! yet been recovered from the river The
| river has been dragged to Bolton Falls
/
| found as to who the person was or where
the body is The last seen Of the corpse
was as ii sunk. near William Thompson's
/ farm. At this nlacn tho river Is very Oniet
/ Whether or not the body struck an under
/ current and has been carried on Is un-
/ known The town authorities have EN-
| nloved all means 10 recover the body.
w T.. Battles, who has been i'll for
the past week. has returned to his duties
| AZ Smith & Somervillos hardware store
1 Mrs w. J. Redmond. who has been
| Ill for the past few weeks, is able to be
up again.
/ Ralph Briton. who for long time has
! been Identified with the electric light
| plnnt, expects to leave soon to assume
duties with the Richmond Electric Light.
! ing Co.
! Frank Norway has gone to Palmer
Mass, where he has a position in n hos
pital.
WE. Thompson has sold n building LOT
next to his residence on Main street tc
| 1Ohl Ring. on which Mr.. Ring expects
/ son to erect a house.
william Duffec, who has been engag &c,
for some time at tho local telegraph STA,
| tor has gone to ST, Adams.
Mr. and Mrs, James Wallace, who ha.
been In Boston for several days, have re
turned home
The condition of Mre. Shaw, who has
been III several DAYS, is. reported as i'm
proved.
On Saturday afternoon the young PEG
pie Of the Junior League of the Methods
Church will hold popcorn social at As
sembly hall,
S. c. Wheeler expects to move into hi
new house next week.
Mrs William Cooley who received
slight injuries few days ago by a fall, Il
able to he about the house again.
Tho Spiritualist society at DuXhury will
hold their annual meeting and sociabl
on NOV cmbcr 30.
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