Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-03-28
FRANKLIN COUNTY,
ct. kLRANS.

rhe valuable oil paintings seized by the
stoms officers at this port on January 4
b alleged fraudulent invoice have been
dered released by the United states
urts and the secretary of the treasury.
d been forwarded to the collector of
stcms at Plattsburgh. n. V, for the ad-
ftment of value and collection OF duties.
10 paintings seven in number We're APP
aised at sl7,25o
rhe Vermont State Poultry association
voted to hold its next exhibition in
g city, and 1T will probably he held
me time IN January. The matter OF in
operating the association was discussed
d a committee was appointed to carry
the plan. Tho annual election Of Off
RS was postponed until April %.
n Franklin county court Friday the
ry in the horse case of Dennis Gilmore
Ernest NJ. Houston Of Stowe. brought
n verdict that the plaintiff recover
GO damages and costs. The case will
taken to the supreme cour: on eXcep-
ms
rhe jury case is now being tried Of Guy
hrclock and others vs Kate Walker
II others This is known ms the Cheney
inverse will case, In which the division
property amounting to $4,000 is in
we'd.
udge Chauncey Temple has sold the
pee on High street, occupied by the
Hiily OF James Finn. to Mrs Sylvester
madison " sheldon, who with the Rev.
Donaldson viii take up their resi-
rce here in April.
lr. and Mrs. Calno Baker. who left
re about two vars ago for California.
ere they intelded to reside. have rc-
ned firm in their conviction that
res no plo'c Ike Vermont. Mr.. and
s Baker passed most Of the time
lie away In san Francisco. Cal. and
stinRs. Neb. They are making their
me at present with Arthur w Fish
he auction at the federal building Sat
ay Of stun seized for evasion of duties
ulted in 100 pounds of tobacco being
bcked down to George Dagnault of
Ellington for 81; a fur cap to Major
|od for 10 cents, and the hrlar pipe 70
e. L. NORM for 81
he tolling Of tho bell " the First Con
gational Church Monday morning
bounced the passing away of Mrs.
ily (Baker Stafford, in the oath year
her age. Mrs Stafford. who was one
ST. Adams oldest and most esteemed
dents had been gradually failing for
years past and recent attack Of
nchitis FASTENED her end. Mrs. SAT
d was the widow Of Chells +. Stafford
was born in Georgia. July l6. 1873.
was educated In the schools Of her
I've town and at the Emma Willard
IN n 1t-N. nF rr,,N. bot, .nF
oldest graduates She taught for sew
| years in the public schools of this
and was married December :. 1852,
CrelNs +. Stafford, who died in 1874
Sanford is survived by a brother,
ford Baker of Woodsville. Ohio. and
r step-chidrcn Mrs. Marshall Mason,
f. Daniel butcher and Mrs S. II.
Wis Of this city and Alfred G. Stafford
Burlington. Mrs. Stafford was II wo-
b of marked mental attainments and
the oldest member of the First Con-
Eational Church here.
Franklin county court Monday. the
Of Cray Wheelock and others VS..
e Walker. known AS the Cheney Con
Sc will case was taken from the jury
suspended, pending efforts by counsel
effect a settlement. The jury case of
sent G. Bolton VS.. Chester b. Ovitt
next called and a jury empanelled.
plaintiff is a minor and seeks to re-
Pr 5000 damages for permanent in
to his left hand, caused by an
laCe cutter he was operating it being
med that the defendant was negligent.
sunday the greatest amount Of
Eht was handled by the Central Yer
4. than any day in recent months.
Pecial effort vas made to clear up the
cumulative Of cars at junction points
terminals, and the congestion at
Y stations was greatly relieved. From
city alone, over six hundred cars Of
yht were forwarded both north and
h and the big yards hero are now in
working condition.
r. and Mrs. William Stanford Stew
who have been passing the winter
tally. will return to their home here
June. The time between now and
will he passed in Florence, Cen
and Paris.
mes Patterson and family. who re-
V sold their homo on South Main
t. have gone to Canada and will make
homo at Port Arthur ont, where
Patterson has position with the
Northern railway Of Canada.
. wedding of Miss Edith Niles daush-
Of Mr. and Mrs. John II. Niles and
Carmen, son of Mr.. and Mrs. A.
'armen OF Alburrh Springs was
tly celebrated at the home of the
ks parents AZ West Swanton Tues
afternoon at four o'clock. The cere-
y was performed by the Rev. NJ. 3
of Swanton, in the presence of the
bers of the immediate families. The
was charmingly gowned in a navy
travelling suit with hat to match.
ception followed the ceremony. dur
which refreshments were served Mis-.
lie Farr of St. Adams and Miss
ie donaldson. assisted Mr.. and Mrs
hen left on the evening train for ?
take up their residence in Alburgh.
wedding trip, after which they
citations have been issued to the we'd
OF Miss Florence Wolcott Hatch Of
city and George Nelson Lewis of New
which will be held at the home Of
BRIDES parents, Mr. and Mrs Henry
latch Of North Main street Tuesday
nF, April ., at eight O'Clock
Taft divorce case is again in
public eye. Frank Gillette Of Bur
on. who was arrested few weeks
land given hearing and discharg-
p Justice Kearneys court ON the
&c Of alleged perjury in his tes-
ny in the divorce case. was again
fted Yesterday on an information
by states Attorney Tupper in
kiln County Court. Gillette fur
Id n nd If
few days.