Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-09-11
WASHINGTON COUNTY
MONTPELIER

The White Mountain express running dur
ing the summer months between Burling-
ton and Fabyans, will make its last trip
for the season on Saturday, September %
The old Exchange hotel has been leased
for the next three months by Joseph Fitz-
gerald, who is putting the rooms in order
for the session of the Legislature. No meals
will be served but the house will be heated
by steam and lighted by electricity and
every room put in order for occupancy.
A horse driven by Miss Mary Fitzgerald
of Wrightsville became frightened Sum-
day evening between here and that village
by an automobile in charge of j. ]. Will
Jams. The horse bolted and ran into the
ditch throwing Miss Fitzgerald over the
dasher and smashing the forward wheel
against tree. Fortunately Miss Fitz-
gerald was not seriously injured.
The case against John Lamphette of
West Berlin. charged with keeping intoxi-
eating liquor for sale, has been continued
in the city court until Saturday. Septem-
Der 10. Lar,phettes place at West Berlin
was raided Saturday evening by Deputy
Sheriffs Shepard and Tracy and a half bar
rel of ale and three bottles of whiske y
were secured. Frank Plumley of Mortified
who Is counsel for Lamphette furnished
bail for his appearance in city court when
wanted.
f. E. Knott, the pacing horse owned by
j. Edward Bailey OF this city. which had
10 be Withdrawn from the race at Sher-
brook, p. 9. last Friday. is still in a criti-
cal condition from chills and fever.
An alumni banquet will be held at the
boarding hall on Seminary hill on Monday
evening. Sept. l6. Many of the old stu
dents have signified their intention to be
present and the occasion promises to be
very enjoyable.
Samuel a. Rowland of Providence, r. l..
father of Mrs ]. A. Goodwin of this city
Is dead at the age Of rs years. Mr.. How
land was for many years foreman of the
Rhode Island locomotive works. Mrs
Goodwin was with her father at the time
of his death.
Three petitions are In circulation re-
questing CT. b. Evans. sheriff elect 70,
| Washington county. to reappoint f
II. Tracy of this city TAILOR anc
deputy sheriff. More three hundred sigma
| lures have already been secured represent
| ing all political parties. 1t was at first sup
posed that Mr.. Evans would move from
Waterbury to Montpelier and occupy the
jail. but this he does not intend to do be
cause the health of his wife would not war
rant such a change. Mr.. Tracy has haC
charge of the new Jail since it was com
pleted, four years ago. and has given eX
cellent satisfaction.
The Reed residence. corner of Western
avenue and State street, has been pur
chased for 81, 500 by J. A. DeBoor, presi
dent of the National Life Insurance com
pany.
Postmaster Bancroft received his com
mission on Monday and the office was turn
ed over to him by retiring Postmaste
Shedd. The duties of custodian of the fed
eral building were turned over to Mr.. Ban
croft on Tuesday.
James Fitzgerald and Miss Ellen Camp
bell were married at o'clock Tuesda,
morning in st. Augustines Church by tn
Rev. Father W. j. OSullivan. Tile wit
nosses to the ceremony were John FitZ
gerald and Miss Rose Campbell.
Charles kimball, who gave the officer
such lively tussle to get him from More
town to jail in Montpelier has been re
markably quiet since he was landed be
hind the bars. The case of assault stand
ing against him will be considered by tn
grand jury during it's present session. TIL
officers in charge OF the Jail are OF tn
| opinion that Kimball is lot sound mental
e ~. and a council of physicians may be ar
pointed to examine him.
Mrs. w. ii. Billings of Waterbury wa
taken to Heaton hospital on Wednesda
for treatment for third shock of pai
= alysis Her condition is pitiabe and a
size has no near relatives TO care for he
: 1t was thought best to prins her here.
d Miss Elizabeth Wiles. a former superb
e tendent OF the Deaconess Training Scho'
in Boston who IL to assist In tho fall rail-
~. services at Trinity Church next week, wi
q arrive in town this afternoon and wi
. speak at the prayer meeting at that churc
y this evening.
Mrs. George Atkins went yesterday
Poughkeepsie. N. Y, accompanying MI,
:. Lille Atkins OF that city who has been vi
e iting George Atkins. her brother.
n E. r. Sibley Of Amesbury, Mass, Is visi
X ing A. j. Sibley. his brother.
Mrs. r. q. Prentiss and daughter
a johnson are guests of Mrs. Harry Lawso
o. M. Barber OF Bennington, State aud
Ia, IA
a Roger w. Hulburd OF Hyde Park was
town on Wednesday.
Four more offenders against the la
N prohibiting the discharging of firearms
,e Sunday within the city limits have plea
G. ed guilty in city court and paid line AT
,r costs of sl7,G9 each. Their names are
IN Parkman. Henry Ducett. Frank Brunei
and Eddie Hobart. Chief OF Police Re