Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-24
ADDISON COUNTY
MIDDLEBURY.

years Of age, and is survived by two
brothers. William Meekin Of MiddIebury
and Alexander Meekin Of Troy, N. Y;
one sister, Mrs. Margaret Gilmore of Mid
and five nieces, Mrs. Manley
Winch of Pittsford, Mrs. Roy Robbins
and Miss Bertha Gilmore of Middlebury,
Mrs. William Gyngell Of Saratoga, and
Miss Janet Meekin of Troy. N. Y. Mr..
was born in Middlcbury and was
the son of James and Mary (Culburtson)
Meekin. In 1867 he enlisted in the regular
army and served three years in the
South. In 1870 he returned to Middlebury
and opened a barber shop and had con-
tnued that business until his death He
was married to Miss Emma McMaster in
1874. who died some years ago as we'll as
two daughters who were born to them.
The funeral was held at his home
this Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock.
The Rev. Henry c. Newell officiated
Gilbert Dumas has returned from Rut-
land, where he has been spending a few
days at the home Of his daughter. Mrs.
Frank Looms.-Ira H. I.aFleur has gone
to Montreal to attend the win the War"
convention to be held in that city four
days this week. He was accompanied by
J. d. Bachand Of st. Johnsbury who goes
as an associate delegate. Monday. mar
ket day, eggs brought 70 to IS cents and
butter 80 to 36.-Mrs. Elizabeth Hathaway
is spending the week in Montpelier-The
Ladies' Library association of East Mid
dlebury held sociable at the home
of Mrs. j. b. Bryant Wednesday after.
noon.-The Masonic social which was to
have been held Friday evening has been
postponed until Friday. June 1.-The
Mime Toska group of Campfire Girls
g. D. ALI NI-
Monday afternoon and upon their return
presented the flowers to Miss Rena Du-
mas, who is confined with an attack Of
the grip.-Irving Yates OF Bristol. Conn,
is visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
f. r. Yates.-George W. Rose and Peter
Shackett are confined by illncss.-Mt. CAL
vary Commandery, No. I, held a we'll at
tended meeting in the Masonic Temple
Tuesday afternoon at four O'Clock. At
six o'clock supper was served in the BAN
quet hall. There was large attendance.
w. p. Russell Post. G. A. r., and
the Ladies' Circle held we'll attended
meeting in their hall in the Dyer block
Tuesday evening and finished up the
plans for Memorial Sunday and Decora-
ton day.--Mrs. Kate Price and two
daughters who have spent the winter in
Florida have returned to town and have
opened their home on North Pleasant
street.-Mrs. r. D. Norton has returned
to Montgomery after a few days visit at
the home Of her brother. Earl Pclsue.
An alarm of fire was sounded at about
$50 O'Clock Friday morning for fire In
what is known as the old bakery building
on Mil street. occupied by the Middlebury
Steam laundry and George Brousseau
The fire was discovered: by William Col.
Inns and the names had then gained a
foothold on the roof. The firemen were
soon on the scene and four powerful
streams soon had effect on the flames
Several large holes were burned through
the roof over the part occupied by Brous.
seau and much damage was done by the
water. The loss is estimated at abou,
$500, covered by insurance. The furni
ture In the Brousseau part was removed
1t was somewhat damaged and there Is
no insurance. The laundry part was not
damaged, but some of the clothes were
picked up in a hurry to save them an6
they were slightly mixed up. The prop,
| erty is "A part of the Martin estate. but
]. r. Novak had recently taken an op
ton on it and the deeds were to be exc
cuted this week The fire started
it is thought from defective chimney.
President Charles f. Pinney OF the Ma
an American flag. Sx1e, and presented Il
to the Middlebury high school for theil
new staf Just erected north of the build
ing. 1t is probable that there will be
| flag raising celebration.-Miss Carrie But
tolph of Brandon spent Sunday with hel
mother. Mrs. ]. f. Buttolph. Miss But
tolph is taking Principal Earl Tracy.
place at the Brandon high school durni
his absence at the hospital at Nashua. N
| H.. where he underwent a successful
operation. Mr.. Tracy is a graduate of Mid
dlebury College, class of 13, and has man!
warm friends in this viIlage.-Prof. Sam
uel Sheldon OF Brooklyn, N. Y, is in towr
for a few days.-Henry Wilcox. who ha
| been confined to the bed for a few days
from the effects OF a fall while gcttin,
into an automobile. has so far recovered
as TO be able to get about with the aid o
! cr-utches.
The funeral OF Samuel r. Meekin wa
| held at his late home on Franklin stree
at two O'Clock Wednesday afternoon
Nearly all OF hts relatives were presen
and there were many friends, inciudinl
business and professional men who ha.
known the deceased for years. The bar
bers Of the village were also present In
body. The floral tributes were numerou
and very beautiful The Pew. Henry c
Newell conducted the services. Webste
Miller of tho college sang. The intermen
was in tho lot of the family in the Yves
cemetery. The bearers were Allan Cal
hom. Joseph Calhoun, l.. J. Gorhan
Humphrey C. Sullivan. J. b. Cobb an
NJ. ]. Day.-Mrs. Thomas Martin, Jr
Miss Catherine Martin and Miss Agns
Martin have returned to Fiorence-Th
Rev. Roy T.. Whittemorc has been en-
gagged TO deliver the Memo rial day ad
dress at East Middlebury. Miss Eva Nc
Kirryher and Mr.. and Mra ID. NJ. Nc
Kirryher. who have been on visit I
friends in town, have returned to Rut
land. d.-Solon Sumner has returned to Eas
Alburg. where he Is hotel cook. afte
having been forced to give up his employ
mcnt on account OF illness and spcndin
n few weeks at his mothers home i
East Middlebury.- .--Hebert Sumner o
Worcester, Mass, Is m town to visit hi
daughter. Mrs. George Kidder, Jr. II
was accompanied here by his son. Glen
Summer. who has returned to his home
The meeting Of the Ladies Mis-
sionary society of the Memoirs
BAPTIST Church. which was to hav
been at the home Of Mrs. Fran
Lasher In Happy Valley was held In tn
church parlors on account of the rain
storm. which prevented them from goinf
Under the direction OF the Ladies' Al
society OF the Methodist Church the Re,
and Mrs. c. NJ Moody. the new pastor @
the church were given n reception in tn
church parlors Wednesday evening. Ther
was good attendance. \ musical pre-
gram was carried out under the drectio
of Mrs. Kent Refreshments were served
Mrs Matilda Baker has returned froi
Ticonderoga. y. v, where she has bee