Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-12-03
KimonOs,
Dressing Sacques,
House Gowns.

Ira y. Stevens. died Sunday at her
home in Williston. Mrs. Stevens was So
years of age and was well known m this
city. The funeral was held from her
late residence in Williston Tuesday after
noon at two o'clock.
Frank Adams was arrested Saturday
night at the opera house by the police
on a charge of breach of the peace. Ad
ans claimed that a soldier went to the
opera house with Mrs. Adams. This an
gered Adams and he bounced upon the
soldier and landed in Jail.
Miss Mary Kennedy died Saturday at
her home, 81 South Willard street. at the
age of 81 years. She is survived by three
brothers. Dcnnis Patrick and John Ken
nedy. Tho funeral was held from St
Mary's Cathedral Monday morning at
nine o'clock Interment was in St. Jo-
seph's cemetery.
A largely attended and enjoyable So
ciable was held in the parlors of the Bap-
fist Church Tuesday night. Following the
supper a musical and literary programme
was given. including piano selections by
Miss Nernise Gay, vocal solos by Miss
Hagar and a reading and a recitation by
Mrs. G. II. Root.
A petition in bankruptcy was filed Mon
day by John n. D. 4. Merrill of Ben
nington, an attorney. His liabilities arc
among the largest of any bankrupt since
the present law went into effect. They
amount to Sl60993.72 and are all unse-
cured. His assets are S35069, of which
SIPS are claimed exempt
Mrs Kate Hurley died Saturday after
noon It her homo at the corner of Cherry
and South Battery streets. The remains
were taken to the undertaking rooms of
John r. Kelley The funeral was held
from st. Mary's Cathedral Tuesday
morning, with interment in ST Joseph S
cemetery.
A large quantity of hay was drawn 10
this city Monday by farmers from sur
rounding towns. The roads are in excel
lent shape and many large loads were
weighed at the office of the street depart
ment one exceedingly large load was
brought by A. A. Byington of Charlotte
the total weight being S. 80 pounds. With
the weight of the wagon taken out nearly
two and one-half tons of hay remained
decision was received Monday by
Clerk George f. Johnson from Judge II
II. Wheeler In the case of the DeI.aval
/ Separator Co. VS.. the Vermont Farm
| Machine Co. The action was brought
/ 10 restrain the defendant from using GER
tain improvements on centrifugal cream
separators. it being claimed they were
covered by patents. The bill was dis
missed by Judge Wheeler.
Suit has been brought by r. W. Hayden
Of Hinesburgh VS.. B. F. Kicker of Ran
dolph for the recovery OF $1,000 for a
quantity of apples bought by the defend
ant for which he refuses to pay. The
suit was brought through Attorney c. j
Russell. 1t is a counter suit, one having
already been brought by Mr.. Kicker
against Mr.. Hayden for damages of 5000
for alleged breach of contract In furnish
ing apples which it is claimed were no
as represented.
Fred Chayer, who was arrested Wed
nesday by the police for intoxication. wa,
arraigned In city court Thursday morn
ing. Contrary to the usual custom o
DRINKS, he pleaded not guilty saying tina
! he did not have any liquor but had drunl
three glasses Of beer He said he was no
drunk but that he and his sister haC
words and she made a complaint to I'll,
police and had him arrested. Evidenc,
was produced TO satisfy Judge Hawkin
that Chayer was really drunk and he wa
consequently fined s. and costs of $lO7g
lie will probably serve the alternate tel
days III Jail.
The sale and sociable held in the par
lors of the College Street Congregations
Church yesterday afternoon and las
evening was one of much cnjoymen