Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-28
From the Island in the Lake to
the Passumpsic, Along Otter
Creek and Shores of White
River, Covered by Our Special
Correspondents.
ADDISON COUNTY
MIDDLEBURY.

The annual agricultural contest for
Addison county and the towns of Brandon
and Sudbury In Rutland county opened
In the Grange hall Thursday morning
and by two O'Clock in the afternoon the
exhibits had all been arranged in desr-
able locations for examination by the
judges. There are especially fine exhibits
In the classes OF corn, potatoes, apples,
pumpkins, squashos, cucumbers and
tomatoes. Will, the departments of ladies'
and girls necdlework and of canned
fruits We're very complete. At three
O'Clock Misc Thayor, under the direction
of the extension service of the State
Agricultural College end the United States
department OF agriculture which has a
large and interesting exhibit, gave a
pleasant talk and practical demonstra-
ton in canning fruits and vegetables
Miss NJ. Heustis. second daughter of T..
II. Huestis of Nddebury. and Charles
Foote Of Bridport We're quietly married
at the Baptist Church Wednesday, Oct.
20. The Rev. Roy L. Whittemore per-
formed the ceremony. The bride has been
for some time cashier in the j. *. Dyer
store here and is a very popular young
lady. After a short honeymoon trip they
and Mrs. II. j. Philli; have set out for
Daytona Beach, Florida, where according
to their custom they will form a part
of the large Middlebury colony.
Ira NJ Taylor when about to leave the
Cobb garage in his automobile Monday
morning had a shock OF paralysis, being
stricken speeches. and helpless. He was
taken to his home In the Taylor block
and was in a sinking condition during
the remainder Of the day. Relatives who
are within reaching distance were sum-
moned. Mr.. Taylor was preparing to start
to California to spend the winter.-The
fall movement of apples from this section
towards the city markets has now Set in in
earnest and hundreds of barrels are
shipped daily. The bulk of the apples
from this part OF Addison county go into
cold storage in New York, so that no
lo al price can be said to have yet been
established, but the prospect is that no
No. apples can be had this year in this
locality for less than $3.50 a barrel and
the supply will be limited at that. In re-
gard to potatoes. although there was
much fear Of rot In the past few weeks,
potatoes OF excellent quality can now be
had In any desired quantities for i5 and
90 cents per bushel.-Mrs. Cecil Hahar
has returned from Shoreham after a two
weeks visit with Miss Anna B. Stokes.-
Otis Abbey, who has been confined at
his home on South street for four weeks,
was able to be about and call on his
friends MOnday.--Joseph B. Cobb and
Allen y. Cobb have returned from Rut-
land after few days in that city.-Mr.
and Mrs. William Foley have returned
to Pittsford after visit in East Middle
bury with Mrs. Foleys sister, Mrs. Elmer
r. Ross.-The work of getting out marble
at the recently opened marble quarry of
the Mddlebury Marble company a mile
and quarter east Of this village is now
being pushed with all possible rapidity
and a large force Of hands are employed,
Michael ]. Cronn has gone to New
York city for a few days stay and will
stop at Ticonderoga for IA short time be-
fcre his return.-Mr. and Mrs. Joseph
Forest have returned from Cambridge.
n. Y, where they have spent a week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Erwin Gulley of ST. Adams,
who have been visiting their parents, Mr.. |
and Mrs F. C. Gulley. for few days, |
have gone to Shoreham for few more
days visit to relatives in that section.-
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Tomilson OF
Woodbridge, Conn, who have been visit |
ng at the home of DR.. and Mrs. =. f. |
Nhllen for 10 days, left Monday for their
no 1e.-C. +. Rich and Henry Walker
nave returned from 10 days trip to Bos-
on. Providence, New York, and Ruther-
'ord. N. Y.-Mr and Mrs. Willis n. Cady |
eft Monday for California. where they
viii attend the meeting of the National
frange. During their absence Mrs. +. f..
Dewey will take charge of Hammond |
lall.-Mrs. Margaret Gilmore and daugh-
er. Miss Bertha Gilmore. have gone to
for a few days.-Dr. T.. II.
Martin OF this village and the Rev. a. V.
Allen, colporteur OF the Vermont Baptist
state convention, had collision with
heir automobiles on Court street Mon
lay morning. No one was hurt, but the
ormer's machine was slightly damaged.
The latters machine was quite badly
damaged and had to be drawn TO the
garage for repairs. and Mrs. t. c.
Brown and son, Ralph. have returned
pcnt the summer.-There will be special
gospel services at Brooksville every eve
ling this week at 7;i5 o'clock, conducted
~ the Rev. A. V, Allen Monday, market
lay, eggs brought IS to 3S cents and but
er e to 80 cents,-Carl Stearns has re-
urned from Worcester Mass. where he
las spent a few weeks.
Ira ~ Taylor. who suffered a shock Of
analysis early Monday morning, remains
n about the same condition. There is
title hope for his recovery. Samuel Tay.
or brother, Is in town and his son.
Burt Taylor, lieutenant In the United