Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-03-02

The first ice boat to cross the lake to
Essex did the stunt yesterday but came
to grief on the homeward trip about a
mile from Juniper island A crack was
discovered and everybody got off to walk
Just then "A gust of wind came along
and blew the boat over. The mast was
broken off and Alec Miller. the owner,
had his leg pinchcd in an effort to right
IT. He was able to get home with the aid
Of the passengers, all Of whom had to
walk in.
Business picked UP somewhat in city
court Monday, after duh season of
several days. John Kennedy of Walling-
ford was arraigncd for intoxication and
was fined IS and costs of 500, with an
alternate sentence of ten days. which
nc will serve. Clifford Shainbo was fined
Sc and costs of $679 for intoxication. and
will serve ten days Percy Hunter, Il
tramp who said he had frozen his feet.
was given 20 days, in jail Louis Phillie
was fined s. ana costs of 1919 for in.
toxica;on, which I've paid
Monday in probate court Mary NJ.
Jordan of Colchester was appointed
guardian in the estate Of Bridget Nc
Grath of Colchester, recently committed
by the court Of inquiry to the State
hospital for the insane at Waterbury.
Henry CUnlin and George T Graves
were appointed commissioners and ap-
praisers This is in accordance with a
new law, passed at the last session of
the Legislature, which permits the os-
tate of an incompetent to he dealt with
in the same manner as that of deceas-
ed person.
Saturday in probate court Stephen r.
Monroe was appointed administrator in
the estate of Olive Monroe, deceased. In
the estate of Melissa a. Finnessy, late Of
Burlington, William c. Finnessy was an
pointed administrator. In the estates Of
Edward l.. Willard and Myman @. Will
lard, both late of Burlington, Claude D.
Grafton was appointed administrator. and
Herald Stevens and John W. Coffey com
missioners and appraisers. In the estate
Of Edward w. Enos, late of Cnderhill,
Margaret A. Enos was appointed admin
istratrix, and Edwin w Henry and
Thomas j. Mcclure commissioners and
appraisers.
Friday in probate court George r
l eet was appointed administrator in the
estate of Alison j. Ieet late of St
George, deceased. Fred Bacon of Shell
burne and A. w Hinsdale of St. George
were appointed commissioners and ap-
praisers. In the estate of Patrick Gloa-
son, late of Richmond, NJ. J. Gleason was
appointed administrator, and l.. A. Alger
and NJ. A. Whtcomb were appointed
commissioners and appraisers In the cs-
tate of Louis NJ. Barrows, late of Bur-
lington, the will was fled for probate and
Mrs. Helen Louise blanchard was ap-
pointed special administrators
A progressive card party was held at
the Ethan Allen club Friday evening.
when members and ladies' to the number
Of 100 in all, gathered to play bridge,
| whist and 500 Twenty-four tables were
| placed In the large assembly nail, the ar
rangements being in charge Of d commit
| tee of ladies. composed of Ms. F. W.
NhitcOmh, Mrs. G.. A. Churchill Mrs A.
| 8. Isham, Miss Mary Forcior, Miss Helen
! iendee and Miss Marguerite AUDI Miss
Alice Nash and Fl. r. Barton furnished
music on the piano and violin while the
| playing was in progress ana later for
dancing. Refreshments were served dur
ing the evening, which was much enjoyed
| by all who ended