Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-11-13
ADDISON COUNTY
VEKGENNtS

Thursday evening Lewis Lovern was
severely bitten in the right wrist by
coon that he recently caught in the Bur-
rUughs swamp.
y special meeting of the voters of this
city has been called for Monday evening,
November Il. when action will be taken
in regard to the proposed amendments
to the city charter contained in the bill
now before the Legislative committee on
corporations.
There Will be chicken pie supper in
tho town hall at Monkton Ridge, Novem-
lor l4th. The proceeds for the benetlt of
the pastor, the Rev. +. IL. Harris.
Stanley. young son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Hawkins is suffering from u
broken arm.
Jesse Fl. Ward died at the home of his
nephew. r. c. Ward in Waltham Sat
urday morning after two days illness
from pneumonia, aged ~ years. lie is
survived by one sister, Mrs. Ann Mason
of New Haven. Mr.. Ward was born in
Naltham whore he has spent most of his
lifc. Although belonging to a family who
wore among the earliest settlers of the
town and who have been prominent in the
affairs of the town in holding offices, Mr.
Ward would never accept any of these
souors from his townsmen He was an
honest man whose word was as good as
his bond and was respected by all. For
the past 20 years he has resided with his
nephew. The funeral was held at the
house sunday afternoon at one o'clock
Tho Rev n. A. Wood of1iciated and G.
+. O. kimball had charge of the arrange
ments. The bearers We're w W. Booth.
George Pilger, George y. Hunt and w IT,
Taft. Tho intcrment was made in the
family lot in Waltham.
The Vergennes high school foot ball
team went to Middlebury Saturday and
we're defeated by the Middlehurv high
school team by a score of &c to o.
The new rope for the drive at the cleo
tric company's plant has arrived and
VIII he put M and ready for use this
week. 1t weighs 1lG5 pounds.
The tewolry store of W. II. Bristol was
lurglarized Monday night an entrance
hcing effected by breaking the glass in
the front door. 1t is thought that the
thief was frightened away before the rob-
lcrl was completed as only few articles
wore taken.
y yearlig buck deer was found dead on
the farm of IuCius Martin of Ferrisburgh,
Tuesday Game and Fish Warden Ram
Soy took charge ~ 1t IN behalf of the
state Fish and Game League and brought
the carcass to this city. No visible wounds
could he discovered.
A. S. Daniels. recently of Amherst
Mass former telegraph operator at the
Stevens House, has returned and assumed
his old position.
Miss Tudor of Starksboro is visiting
Mrs. f. c. Everest
George Lawrence and Leo IArrow went
TO Burlington Wednesday with l.. L. Law
renCe'S black team to transport a very
large telegraph pole to Middlebury.
DR. NJ. L. Daniels, who has been i'll for
some time. is very low
Charles Arnell and Cecil Jackman are
camping at the lake.
The National Horse Nail company
whose plant was recently DESTROYED by
FIRE, received the fun amount of their in
Surance Tuesday 1t is not yet known
whether tho company intend to continue
the business in this city. 1t is rumor, u
that they have received some very fiat
tering offers to locate elsewhere Some
Ul which it is reported are outside the
State. The city council has taken action
IN regard to retaining this industry in
this city
daughter was recently born to Mr.
and Mrs. H. Eagan of this city.
Mrs. John French of Proctor is visiting
her mother, Mrs. James Barnard.
II. T. Breckenridge was in town We'd
nesday packing up his household effects
preparatory to removing them to Rutland
where he will make his home in the fu-
ture.
Mrs Israel Miller, who has been i'll for
q long time. was able to be out of doors
Wednesday.