Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-04-05
CITY news

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A marriage license was granted at
the city clerks office yesterday to
Charles W. Searles of Alburg and Lii
liam Mae Hazen of North Hero.
petition for foreclosure in the chan
Gerry case Of Martha Allen VS.. w. Scott
Mccarthy ct al, was filed at the ONCE of
the county court Saturday.
A cablegram has been received from
Miss Dorothy Jocelyn, who sailed on the
Touraine March II for Bordeaux. France.
Telling Of her safe arrival March Is
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur B. Stewart Of
Hanover, N H.. announce the arrival Of
q son, Edgar Charles. on March 2S. Mrs
Stewart will be remembered as Miss Helen
Degree of this city.
w. V. Scully of this city has been APP
pointed by the superintendent of the
railway mail service as one of the
weighers. who will do the work Of
weighing all mails carried by the rail-
roads for the government
At the annual meeting of the Local
Work society of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, held at the church parlors FRI
day afternoon. the following officers we're
elected: President. Miss Mary Walker;
,vice-president, Mrs. p. c. Mahan: secrc-
=. NJ. Fraser.
Joseph Lauzon, who was arrested on
lNhe charge Of breach Of the peace, pleaded
guilty to the charge in city court FRI
DAY. He was sentenced to serve not less
than one and one-half years nor more
than two years at the house of correction
IN Rutland. His sentence was suspended
and he was placed in the hands OF the
! probation officer.
Cards have been received announcing
che marriage Of Carlisle G. 1angwortny
and Miss Katherine Schmid, daughter OF
.Hir. and Mrs. John Schmid. of Utica. n.
y, Mr.. and Mrs. I.angworthy will reside
at 9N John street. Utica. Mr.. Langworthy
Is the son of Mr.. and Mrs. A. II. Lang
worthy of this city. and will be remember
ed as manager Of the United Cigar store
ut 60 Church street.
A sure sign Of approaching summer was
the appearance Of Michael Romeo of
Romeos orchestra in this city Tuesday
mike has made many hot summer
afternoon more cheerful with his varied
program Of classics and "rags." and his
return from the South, where ne spends
his winters, is always welcomed. His
brother, Roxy" who plays the harp. will
join him later.
Haynes gathered some from the GROUND
on his farm OH Dorset street Tuesday
morning that the temperature of Is de
grees below zero of last winter had no
| harmed: in fact, they had kept better
| than il in some comfortable cellar. An
other unusual find of the day came from
q. NJ. Scribner's garden in the shape O.
some pansies in bloom.
Burlington grocers report a big demand
for small cakes of maple sugar. On
dealer had a call Tuesday for 80 pound
in two.ounce cakes, to be packed poun,
in a box. He had the sugar. but not TIL
boxes. whereupon the customer went L
the factory of the National Paper Tub
and Box company. had the boxes mad
and delivered them to the grocer befor
the day was over.
A change in the plans of the travelin,
party of the naval reserve force, VIII
have headquarters at the city hall, will
mean that in all probability, the part
will remain here until tomorrow night
There was large gathering at head
quarters yesterday and several en-
rolled. There were two reflections an
number, who must obtain thei
parents consent, are eager to enroll.
The stockholders Of the Burlngto
Building and Loan association met &
Tuesday and nominated the followin
officers. who will he voted on at the al
nual meeting in May: President, w.
Van Patten; secretary and treasurer, ]
a. Cooke; directors for three years,
L. Smith. r. C. Harrington c. l.. Dola
and C. W. Brownell; auditors, ]. !
Macomber. r.. L. Platka and e. A. Luck.
In probate court Friday A. c. Berl
and G. A. Edwards OF Richmond we
appointed commissioners and appraise
in tho estate of Noble c. Kenyon. la
Of Richmond. There was a settleme
and decree In the estate of Marion
Loudon. late of Burlington. and a su
Elementary decree in the estate of Fa
ME z. Halle, late of Burlington.
license was granted to sell real esta
in the estate of Mary McGovern, late
Richmond
At the annual meeting of the I4adi'
Aid society of the Methodist EpiscoI
Church Tuesday afternoon the folowi
officers were elected: President, Mrs
l.. Hall; vice-presidents. Mrs. ]. A. Corb
Mrs. A. NJ. Aseltine. Mrs Otto Ockerbls
Mrs. Gilbert Rst and Mrs. F. c. Prenti
recording secretary. Mrs. A. s. 1sha
treasurer. Mrs. Buell. B. Baldwin; cor
spending secretary. Miss NJ Walker. I
receipts OF the society for the cure
conference year are $1.o5s.25.
A judgment has been rendered in I
civil case of Fidelia Robair vs. Todd
Topper. heard by Judge C. S. Palmer
city court. The judgment is for the pla
tiff to recover from the defendants
and interest thereon since 1t was p
and costs The case grew out of the s
of an automobile to the plaintiff by
defendants. dealers in automobiles.
paid 500 down and afterwards CLAIM
the car was not as represented. Her 6
was to recover the payment of 500,
The February term of United Sta
court for this district will re-conv.
at the federal building in this city
nine o'clock Tuesday morning, Al
~. with Judge Harland b. Howe on
bench The case Of the United Sta
against Catherine l.. Ravens will
taken up at that time. 1t is eXpec
that numerous other matters will
disposed OF before the adjournment
the court for the term, including
cases against the two Greeks who
charged with smuggling narcotics 1
the United States from Canada
The board Of city assessors, +. o. Be
pre-, A. l.. Barrows and Van a. Nye,
yesterday morning in their office at
city hall for the purpose of organiza'
o,1 tba annointYnent ~ the ward lis