Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-01-06

The death OF Mrs. q. II. Van Deueen,
which occurred In strattonville. Pa, on
the 18th Of December, will be learned
with deep regret. Mrs. Var Deusen. the
daughter of John Liscum and q sister Of
Gen. Emerson II. Liscum. spent her early
life In Burlington, where she was much
beloved. and her many friends here will
extend their heartfelt sympathy to the
sorrowing family.
Ernest Penney. an employe of Shell
burne House. and Miss Emily u.
Cooney Of this city were quietly mar
rled Tuesday morning Mt the rectory
of the Cathedral by the Rev. ]. +.
| ellis. Miss Mildred Brown and II. ].
Cooney. father OF the BRIDE, stood up
with the couple. After the ceremony,
Mr.. and Mrs. Penney left for New
York, where they will reside during
the remainder of the winter.
The automatic pump, which is to be
purchased by the water department
for the high service to operate during
fires in that vicinity, will probably not
be purchased for a few weeks. The
pump will e operated by electricity and
1T is desired to purchase one suitable
for the deriving Of power from both
the city plant and the Burlington
Light and Power company. 1t is esti-
mated that the pump will cost in the
~neighborhood of $4,000.
Champlain Lodge, knights OF Pythias,
held their annual election of officers
Thursday. The installation, follow I'd by a
banques, will be held on the evening Of
January s. The election resulted as fol-
lows: Chancellor commander. ]. o. Beck
with; vice-chancellor. T.. A. Howard: pre-
late. NJ. l.. Norton; master Of work, A.. r.
Fourier; keeper Of seals and records. G..
Hendry: master of finance. W. l.. Thwaits;
master of exchequer, G. G. Niles; master
at arms. G.. l.. Hillary; trustee for three
years, S. ]. Beatty.
A meeting OF the directors of the Baldwin
Refrigerator CO.. wac held at the office of
the Elias Lyman Coal company Thursday
afternoon. Ernest II. Smith was elected a
director to FIJI the vacancy caused by the
death 3. b. Smalley. Mr.. Smith was also
elected assistant treasurer. Elias Lyman
was elected president and W. T.. Hendee
was elected vice-president. Mr.. Smalley
had filled the office of president of the
company since September. 1904. and Mr..
Lyman has served ms vice-president dur
ing the past five years.
A Christmas tree was given Friday
afternoon at the Howard Relief building
to the girls composing the sewing class.
Exercises, consisting of songs and reci-
tations, began at two O'Clock and includ-
ed an address by the Rev. DR.. c. V. Girls
mer. DR.. Grismer spoke interestingly OF
the significance Of Christmas and de-
scribed the birthplace of Christ as it is
to-day. About 175 girls were present at
the exercises and eacl, received a parcel
containing a pair Of mittens. two hand
kerchief. a doll or other toy. and fruit
and candy.
Tho sum Of s9s7.sc was imposed In
fines and costs in the 10 criminal cases
heard in city court during the montn
of December. AS usual. the list Is
headed by intoxication cases which
numbered As. or three-ffths Of all the
cases heard. The other 80 cases al.
classified as follows: Prostitution 4,
breach Of tho pence 4. consortins with
prostitutes 5, larceny 3, assault with
intent to kill ., being inmates of house
OF Ill fame .. violating liquor law 9,
, keeping house OF Ill fame /. cruelty
to animals I. rape i. truancy /, vio-
lating hack ordinance I. renting prem
ises for immoral purposes /. adultery
/.
!, A hearing was held before Judge W.
:, II. Taylor OF Hardwick Monday after
noon at the Chittendcn county jail In
the case Of Harrison NJ. Villas. ct al
versus Isaac Larow OF Colchester. Larow
3 has been in Jail since July last on 9
close Jail execution and a motion was
. heard Monday to vacate the certificate
The hearing was continued. The present
D heard Monday TO vacate the certificate
brought against Larow by Villas. ct al
to recover for some cattle which it Is
, alleged were wilfully starved to deatf
, while in the possession of Larow in Col
, chester during the winter Of 190s-OT. La
row wishes to be Above TO take tn,
: poor debtors oath and be released from
jan.