Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-23

face Of snow on the Heineburg bridge
Monday. This bridge Is covered struc-
ture and the small amount Of snow which
had found its way there had melted so
that the farmers and other travellers pass
ing over 1t had a hard time with their
slcghs. which will be avoided now that
1t has been given firm snow surface. A
force of mon from the department are
also st work on some sewers In various
parts Of tho city and hope to complete
them before the arrival Of another snow-
storm.
In probate court Tuesday there was
% settlement and decree In the estate Of
Emile j. Blais, late OF Colchester.
Clorinda J. Thompson of Essex was ap-
pointed adminietratrix Of the estate Of
John Thompson, late Of Essex, with
Clark w. Bates and d. Burns commits
sioners and appraisers. Elsie Young 4
this city WAS appointed Administrative
IN the estates OF Harry Sidwell and Jane
Sidwell, late Of Burlington. with r. A.
Luck and W. r. Congcr commissioners
and appraisers. Sara g. Russell was ap-
pointed Administrative in the estate of
Ezra r. Russell. late of Burlington. with
G. c. Briggs and r. G. Godfrey COM
missoners.
Captain william II. Humphrey OF ~
Greene street, a veteran Of the Civil War,
quietly celebrated the SOth anniversary
OF his birthday on Saturday, a large
number Of his friends dropping in to wish
him many happy returns OF the day.
while his mail also contained hearty
congratulations from distant friends.
Captain Humphrey was transferred from
Company r Of the Second United States
Sharpshooters 10 Company q OF the
Fourth regiment of the Vermont Volun-
teers during the Civil War. and served
In all the grades from private to first
lieutenant. being discharged because OF
wounds received in action during the
last year of the war.
The Young Peoples Union Of the First
Baptist Church held their seini-annual
J business meeting Sunday night. when the
, following officers were elected for the en-
suing half year: President r. II. Ockels:
vice-presdent. F. NJ. Varney recording
secretary. Ruth Buxton; corresponding
secretary, Emily Paine; treasurer. n. l..
Stanley; membership committee, j. V.
Piper, Leonora Collins. Ruey Marsh. Har-
vey Simpson, devotional committee, n l..
Stanley, Genesce Prior. Jasper Tousley,
Buelah Deav.tt missionary committee,
Mary Scott. J. V. Piper. Lula Atwood,
William Laughton; social committee, Earl
r. Baker, Mrs. J. V. Piper, A. W. STAN
ley, Alice Lane. A. G. Dix, Dorothy Pal
' mer: finance committee. Earl r. Baker,
: f. NJ. Varney. n. l.. Stanley
l At the annual meeting OF Green Noun
tain Encampment. No. 8. I. o. o. F..
in their hall on Church street Thursday
3 evening. the following officers were elect
: ed for the ensuing year: Chief patriarch.
Eugene A. Smith; high priest, Fred A.
Brainerd; senior warden. j. L. Paquette;
Junior warden. Charles NJ. Jones; scribe
c. G. McGaffey; treasurer. r. c. Smith
first trustee. Clarence r. LEACH second
trustee, Arthur i. Charles: third trus-
tee. Homer f. Bartram. The installa.
, ton of these officers will occur on Jan
uary 6. at which meeting Distric,
, Deputy Steele OF Highgnts and severa
Z other grand officers will be present
, The Royal Purple degree was conferred
, upon a class of candidates at the meet
l ing last evening.
At the meeting Of the State board Of
agriculture and forestry. held Thursday
= evening at the Hotel Vermont. the worl
r to be done during the coming year was
( talked over. The State which now owns
e Cancels Hump and other portions OF tht
e Green Mountain range. Is buying up tim
8 her land on Mount Mansfield. It beint
d the intention OF the board to at a futur,
, time own the mountain to develop for
= estry reserves. The members Of the board
{ present We're Governor Charles W. Gates
g State Commissioner OF Agriculture r. 9
Brigham of st. Adams, A. F. Halves
State forester. Professor ]. l. Hills, dear
Of the College Of Agriculture OF the Uni
, versity Of Vermont. G. r. Smith a
= Worthwhile and Amos L. Eaton Of Soutt
% Royalton.
!: On and after December q there will b.
: a change Of cars on the Traction com
j. pany'n lines. The green cars, which ar,
:. now operated on the Essex Junction line
v will be put on the Colchester avenue ant
d South Union street line and tho yellow
cars now on that line will take the plac
Of the green cars on the Essex line. TIL
"a new car will be kept on the Essex line
u This Is done on account OF the stronge
y motors and the height OF tho steps fror
10 the ground level on the yellow cars. TIL
r steps are higher so that the snow wi
u not interfere with the passing OF the car
3 and the stronger motors will also hel
u at the time Of n heavy snow fall. A
b arrangements for the change have bee
! completed but It was thought better nc
to change until after the Christmas trad
SO that there would not be a genera
l. mix-uo with travellers
~ The grand lodge of the Ordor of tn
y Eastern Star were the guests Of tempt
j. Lodge, No. 70. Of the Order Of the Eas,
~ ern Star at an installation and banque
- Tuesday evening at the Masonic Ten
20 pie. The degree Of the Order OF tn
y Eastern Star was conferred upIn tw
II candidates. after which speeches WEI
:" made by the following grand officer.
:" Grand Matron of the Grand Chapter
Vermont Miss l. b. Cole of Benninl
st ton, Associate Grand Conductress Mr.
he Anna a. Evans Of Burlington, Dfstrit
e. Deputy Grand Matron Mrs. Alice Wrigl
in of Nergennes, District Deputy Gran
G. Patron Horace Wadsworth of Sout
e. Hero, Grand Organist Mrs. Anna M
49, Bride OF Winooski and Grand Represen
on ative OF Oklahoma Mrs. Ida Reynold
or A banquet at which 1875 members OF Il
.45 order were present was served in II
es banquet hall upon tho completion of Il
installation.
-, The annual meeting 0f Beatri'
90 Rebekah Lodge. No 90, I. o. o. T.. Wa
n. held Friday night In the Odd Fellow