Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-06-18
WASHINGTON COUNTY
MONTPELIER.

Albert Somcrvile Of the Central YER
mont freight Office and Miss lola Hill are
to be married at the home of the bride
on Tuesday evening, June 23
w. Il. Turney is shipping 800 tons Of
baled hay from Montreal to Burlington
and this city on which he had to pay a
duty of 81 per ton This hay is purchased
in anticipation of a shortage here, but
high prices prevail in Canada for the
same reason. The Barnum & Bailey
agent contracted for the hay to he used
circus day at $25 per ton, delivered on
the grounds.
The opera house was crowded to the
doors Friday night when the graduating
exercises Of the ninth grade took place.
Music was furnished by Wilder's orches-
ira. After prayer by the Rev. J. Edward
Wright the following programme was
rendered: Recitation, The Bell OF
Zanoia." Ruth l., Templeton defamation.
sand" Percy H. Perkins; essay. Co
lonial School Days" Florence A. johnson;
defamation, The Victor OF Marengo."
George D. Pitkin: recitation, Men Who
Only Smile" Helen r. Marvin; Grafton.
Automobiles, Don L. Beardsley; recita
ton, "A Colored Comforter" Margaret
blanchard; defamation. "A Drop Of
Ink" Dean *. Richardson; recitation,
The Christening Helen r.. Hunting
ton; Grafton. The Presidents Western
the Signal Box" Mabel F.. Long; essay.
Songs We Know" Florence NJ Whec-
lock. The address of welcome was given
by Lois ". Pine and certificates of grad
uatiOn were presented by A. ]. Sibley,
chairman of the board Of school commits
sioners.
I'm bankruptcy court Saturday morning,
Stanley G. Wilson was appointed trustee
Of the bankrupt estate of Merritt NJ
Corell of Barre, The final meeting of the
creditors Of Frank Leyignc of Williams
town was held and II. w. Scott. trustee
IN this case, was discharged after his
final accounts were allowed.
c. II. Jones of Barre. who arrived in
Montpelier, Monday from Boston says
he saw and talked with f. NJ. Waterman
of Waterbury three weeks ago on Han
over street in Boston. He did not know
at that time that Mr.. Waterman was
reported missing from his home, and
since learned that searching parties mad
been out looking for him. He says Mr..
Waterman gave no indication of any
mental or physical trouble when he met
him. Deputy Sheriff NJ. ]. Waterman.
father of the missing man, went last
night to Boston TO search for him.
r. NJ. Bryan went Monday to Ian
caster, y. r., whore he and Miss lnez
Stuart. were married on Wednesday
Paul Dillingham;, Frank Goss and F.. ID.
in the National Life ONCE acted as
ushcrs at the wedding.
MIR, and Mrs George Ripley of Wor-
ccster, for many years residents of Mont
policr, were given a reception on Wed
ncsdav at their home in Worcester in
honor Of the SEND birthday of Mr. Ripley
a basket picnic was held on Mr. Rip
.leys lawn, and addresses were made
by Dr. $. n. Gould OF Randolph and Mrs
En. T. Webster of Lynn, Mass Mr.
Ripley has long been prominently con-
nectcd with the State Spiritualist asso-
citation
During the base ball season Just closed
at MONTPELIER Seminary, the seminary
team has played ten games, winning nine,
losing one game to Goddard Seminary at
Barre, New suits have been purchased
and after paving all bills Manager Bruce
has turned over about s. to Principal
Davenport
L. w. WEIGH, former furniture mer-
chant In this city. arrived Monday
from Grand Rapids, Mich. having made
the entire distance in his automobile. He
was accompanied by his wife and son
and c. y, Judd of Grand Rapids
r. c. DaNy has reconsidered his deter
mination to go to Portland Me, as clerk
Of the new Lafayette hotel, and will re-
main at the Pavilion.
Miss Bernice Hunt, for the past ten
years chief operator at the Central tele-
phone exchange, Is TO close her labors
there neAt week.
The ashes of Mrs Emily e. Reed, a
long time resident of Montpelier, whose
remains were cremated at Forest IIll
crcmatory near boston. were brought
to Montpelier last Saturday and buried
in Green Mount cemetery The burial
service was conducted by the Rev. j. Ed