Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-21

Nloniioeer VI MaTSnHelo, Leon Thayer OF
Warren and Fred Thayer of Waitsfield.
MISS Kate Mulheron Of the village schools
IS niece OF the deceased-The 93rd BIRTH
day OF Mrs. Betsey Gleason was cele-
brated at the home Of her daughter, Mrs.
.. L. Ayers, Tuesday, family party of
Y taking dinner. Mrs. Gleason was born
In waterbury and has always lived here.
All her daughters were present, includ-
ing Mrs. Nellie Bates of Burlington.
Other relatives from out of town were
Miss Helen Holman of Randolph and
Miss Mary Pollard Of Northfleld. There
are seven grandchildren and five great
grandchildren. There are four genera
tons in three families, of which Mrs.
Gleason is the head. Mrs. Gleason ia
very active and helps daily about the
housework.
MONTPELIER.
Justus w. F. Washburn died shortly
after noon Thursday. following several
weeks Of failing health with hardening
OF the arteries. Tuesday, his left leg
was amputated at the knee in hopes of
giving him relief, but he continued to
fail. He was son Of Gameliel and Caro-
line Washburn and was born March
II, 1874. He attended the public schools
and entered Norwich University, In 1863
he enlisted in Company D, oath Massa-
Volunteer Infantry, in which he
served until 1866 when he was mustered
out OF service. He was the regimental
clerk because Of his expert penmanship.
For q years he was accountant in the
office OF the Vermont Mutual Fire Insur-
ance Co. and then was employed in the
office of the United States Clothespin Co..
later In the Lane Manufacturing Co,
offices, where he gave up work four years
ago. He was we'll known Mason, be-
longing to all of the lodges represented
IN Montpelier. He was a past potentate
OF the Shrine, past presiding officer of
the Following branches Of the fraternity:
Blue Lodge, Chapter Commandery, Lodge
OF Perfection. Council Rose Croix and
Vermont Consistory, 32nd degree Mason.
He also is a member Of Brook Post.
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Ellerton Washburn Of Attleboro, Mass.
and one daughter Miss Hildra Washburn
Of Bronxville, N. Y; also one brother.
DR.. George Washburn Of Waterbury;
and one sister, Mrs. d. 8. Wheatley OF
Alderman P. H. Ryan has announced
that he will accept a reelection for
the third term. He will have no opposi-
ton. Alderman ]. p. Galleher of ward
four also has consented to the appeal
OF the voters. He refused until It looked
as though no one else wanted the place
and then consented only to find the next
day that there was another candidate
In the field. Mayor F. w. Mitchell will
be reelected without opposition. There
is fight In ward six, where several can
didates are under consideration.
Commissioner Of Education NJ. B. Hille-
gas received from Concord Monday morn
Ing a message of the death OF Burt
Burbank. who had been superintendent OF
the Essex southwest school district. hui
who had been i'll for two months. the
Illness starting with pneumonia and com :
piications following. Mr.. Hallegas lief,
tuesday morning to attend Mr. Burbank
which took place at 1:3(
o'clock that afternoon at the Masonic
Temple In st. Johnsbury. The deceased
leaves wife and two children among
other relatives. He also leaves a brother
who is In educational work.
The funeral Of A. j. Sibley. who died
thursday morning. was held at his late
nome at two o'clock Saturday. there hav-
ing peen general suspension Of bust
ness during the funeral hour. The Rev
~ =. carson officiated and spoke feel
lheiy OF the deceased's interests in Mont
pener ana Its loss Of such q prominent
ci'iAen. me bearers were Warren Lowe
anu Eari Sherburne Of the Capital Saw
lhss sank trust Co.. A. c. Blanchard
anu =. .. whittier. There also were six
honorary bearers. These were f. N
smith, george Atkins. G. L. Blanchard
Pr r. f. steele, T. ]. Heaphy and NJ. e.
smile me body was placed In the
vault and later will be buried in the
family lot in Green Mount cemetery
In county court, the case of r. II
Blodgett Of Barre and w. NJ Rvc-a ..
oi Marshheld VS.. Eugene Letter of Barre
town has been entered. In this case ths
seeks to recover $780,
Merrill Haskin and Oscar Trim NJ I'm
known residence have been lodged IN ~
county Jail. for want of bail. m ths
charge of burglary of a house in Nortt :
neid. 1t Is alleged that Chief OF po,,o.
). M. Donahue Of Northneld caught ths
Two men last Saturday. The CHIEF called
,'ates Attorney Davis from Barre ~
NAT village for investigation of the mat
ler' AFTER which the two were hrongh.
INTO Barre city court and bound over -
not furnish. "'" '"ey could
=" aehihgton county court the casa NJ
marry Daniels vs.. Sarah Redway IN re-
over the race value Of two notes one for
~ J. iW ana the other for $283 has been f,,ed
u ls foreclosure proceeding.
walter Paine of Barre b.. h
Barre. "1ue ra'he OF
GOV. H. F. Graham has anno,r,.s =.
Justice OF peace in swanton. louis
camp TO NIL the vacancy caused hv ~.
'eath OF Michael ODay. N
major Harvey Goodell, who has h..c
~ WIN an abscess on his face, has re-
'umed MS duties In the Goyernor's 80
w. H. Farrar has oomm.no.s ~.
'epuiiding of his house on Tih.rs,,
street. which was Quilted by Are saw.
'rai weeks ago. He will remodel a.
hto Six apartments. The worL ,,,,,,
,ost about $4,000 and F. A. Waik.r ~
,arre mas charge of the construction
1ari batchelder has the contract
Heteree In Bankruptcy w. N. Thar,av,.
wednesday sent to the creditor, -, ~.
estate Of l.. A. Flint of Mont
' 10, . statement that the claimant in the
~ .. =. II. +. Rowell of Montpelier
against the estate has waived IFS annsa,
ina .nat the settlement OF the estate can
10. take place. When the claims Against
nc estate We're made Mr.. Rowell pr.-
e s a claim for some $1,000. which was
,nse' untiI the sum was fixed at I'm.
rom when the claimant took an appeai
o Judge H. b. Howe. The claimant hs :
lied and the attorney representing ths
claimant mas waived the appeal upon ad-
'isa In the matter. ~"