Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-23

members OF the department arrived. A
line of hose was laid and the fire was
soon extinguished. The origin Of the
blaze Is unknown.
Notice has been Issued of the annual
meeting of the stockholders of the Con-
trail Vermont railway, to be held at the
offices of the company in this city Tues
day morning. october IL. at eleven o'clock
for the purpose of clcctlng directors and
transacting other business.
News has been received here Of the
death of Mrs Amy Abel Kellogg. widow
of Edward Kellogg which occurred Mon
day evening at tho homo of her daughter,
Mrs. e. Il. Mitchell, in Springfield. She
would have been IS years old October 10.
Mrs. Kellogg. who was formerly n resi-
dent of the Bay. beside the daughter mem
toned, is survived BY a son, Stephen ID.
Abel. of the Bay.
Several neighbcrs and other friends met
at tho home of Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey r.
Collins on the Newton road Monday even
ing to remind them Of their 10th wedding
anniversary. A tin shower was given in
honor OF the occasion. Music was enjoyed
and refreshments were served.
A daughter, Eleanor Berthe, was born
Russell street September 90
Shortly after the Franklin county court
came in yesterday afternoon the jury re-
turned verdict in tho case of w. M.
Mayhem, apt, vs. l.. II. Feltons estate.
Z. j. Farrell and Il. w. Foster, admins
traitors. appeal from commissioners, for
tho plaintiff to recover $5.S;5. The case
went to the jury at 1:3O o'clock in the
III. o.,
the plaintiff and T.. A. Ayers and T.. L.
Webster Of Swanton we're counsel for
the defendant The claim was for services
said to extend over a long period Of
years. In 1895 the plaintiff. then a Con-
gregational clergyman, entered the EN-
poy of Mr.. FELTON, in n general store
just opened at Highgate Springs. having
charge of the grocery department The
evidence showed that Mr.. Mayhew's eye
sight began to fail about II years ago
and soon he was unable to see, but in
spite of that fact he continued his work
in the store until Mr.. Felton's death
January 8, 1914. The plaintiff claimed
that during the year he was in the store
he left with Mr.. FELTON, each week S.
q portion OF his weekly salary, to put
aside for him that was what he sued
to recover The next case taken up was
Vernelia Ellsworth. apt, vs. John $.
Wilson'S estate, will. d. w. Steele Of
Highgato is counsel for the plaintiff and
McFeeters & McFeeters of Enosburg
Falls appear for the defendant.
Leo the eight-year-old son Of Mr. and
Mrs. Joseph Geraw of St. Adams hill,
died yesterday morning after an Illness
Of several weeks. Death was caused
by septic infection from stone bruises,
which he suffered while going barefooted
during the summer Besides his par
ents, the little boy is survived by four
sisters. May, Mildred, Gladys and Olive.
Tho funeral will be held from Holy
Angels Church tomorrow morning at
$50 o'clock.
The body of Mrs. Edward Kellogg.
formerly Of st. Adams Bay, who died
in Springfield Monday evening. will be
brought to Greens Corners. where a
prayer service will be held. The burial
will take place Friday afternoon at two
o'clock. Mrs. Kelloggs son, Stephen D.
Abel. Of the Bay, is in Springfield.
Ralph Edward. the eight-month-old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph p. Gray.
died yesterday at his homo on Lake
street. The funeral will be held from
the house this afternoon ut three o'clock,
the Rev. d. ]. O'Sulllvan officiating.