The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-12-28
MONTPELIER
John F. Lee Dropped Dead on the Street
Last Evening.

Last Evening.
John +. Lee, carpenter, and well
known throughout the county because OF
his serving as juryman in county court
practically every other term, dropped
dead at 7:40 o'clock last evening while
returning to his home on Cross street.
Subject to attacks of heart trouble, MI
Lee was probably overcome and Tell IN
the snow bank between the sidewalk and
road directly in front OF the residence OF
Rev. L. c. Carson, where he was found
bv Paul King DR.. Carson notified the
police and health officer, DIR. Lindsay CIV
ing permission to remove the body to the
Lee home after an examination. John
Francis Lee was born Nov. 4, lS46, In
Moretown. son of Peter and Catherine
fReynoldsl Lee. He was married in
Moretown to Hattie Brown and they re-
sided in Mortified and Berlin, where she
died. He then went to Bellows falls ana
there married Mrs. Mary Riley. No chill
dren were born to them, and besides the
wife the only near surviving relatives are
a brother. James B. Lee OF this city, and
sister, Mrs. Katherine McMurray oil
Bellows Falls. The deceased was at one
time member of the Ancient Order 81
Hiberuians and belonged to the carpen-
ters' local union until he gave up work
several years ago. The funeral arrange
ments have not been made.
Weather and condition of the track
permitting, the first race meet OF the sea
son over the Winooski river ice course
will be held at Montpelier Saturday, Jan.
6. That date was fixed upon last evening
at the annual meeting of the Capital City
Driving club held in the city court room.
Dean *. Lille was reelected president
of the club, his resignation not being ac-
cepted. Edwin S. Meigs was elected vice.
president and Arthur w. Daily was re-
| tanned as secretary and treasurer. Treas
urer DAILY reported balance OF $50 on
hand and with the legislature in session
the coming season promises to be a sue
cess financially and will enable the club
to offer good sized purses for the various
classes The mem ership OF the differ
ent committees necessary to the success
| ful carving out of the seasons program
was not changed and DR.. +. Z. Barrett
land Mayor James NJ. Boutwell, or THIS
city and Harry Britton OF Barre VIII
again act as judges.
Dean T. Wilton of East State street
returned this forenoon from Manchester,
Y. H.. where he was called the first OF
the week by the illness of his mother.
The condition of Miss Laura Hopkins,
who submitted to serious operation at
Heaton hospital yesterday forenoon, was
reported to be as comfortable as could
be expected to-day.
A divorce libel. Mabel B. Hart VS.. Ros-
zoe Hart was entered to-day in county
co,rt. Fred L. Laird is attorney for the
petitioner.
Ralph Mower, who is attending the
Massachusetts Agricultural college at
Amherst. Mass left yesterday for Bos-
ton to spend few days before resuming
his studies.
The municipal auto truck, used by the
street department for the past three
wears. claimed the attention OF the city
council at the regular meeting held last
evening. Several weeks ago the adNls'
ability of repairing the truck was ques
toned and special committee was APP
pointed TO investigate the matter and de-
eide if the truck was worth the extensive
repairs necessary TO place it in first class
service again. Last evening II. L. Hutch
inson and II. W. Davis, two automobile
: mechanics who have examined the truck
reported to the council. Mr.. Hutchinson
announced his willingness to do the WORK
for sals2O and Mr.. Davis put in bid Of
s546.67. After the council voted its re
fusaI to give the work to either OF the
above. the special committee was invest.
ed with the power to have II repaired
without instructions being given. othel
than authorizing the street commissioner
"a scrape the Winooski river for racing
and A skating rink only a few routine
matter we're considered. Alderman
RYAN presided in the absence OF Mayol
James n. Boutwell,. who Is confined &
has home with = severe cold AidermAf
! Parker Was also an absentee