Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-14
FRANK s. LANOU & SON
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HAPPENINGS IN VERMONT
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George Osier, who was called here re-
Gently by the illness Of her mother, Mrs.
Alexander Bennett, has returned to Mont
pelier.-It Is reported that quite a num-
Der Of farmers who depend on ponds for
the watering Of their stock are experience
ing difficulty in getting water for that
purpose. the ponds having been frozen
solid during the extreme cold weather.
A son was born February to Mr.. and
Mrs. e. P. Birkett.-John Wissell has
returned from Windsor. where he has
been employed the past year.-Eggs
brought IS cents per dozen In the whole
sale market here Saturday.-Mss Merle
Byington spent the week end with her
parents in Charlotte.-On account of the
breaking down Of one Of the parts Of the
large pump at the pumping station the
city was without water for several hours
Saturday.
Mrs. Charles H. Cole has gone
to London, Ont, to visit her parents
Mrs. Marion Spooner has purchased a
farm in Weybridge. where she will
ME Bristol Of Middlebury spent the
weekend with their mother. Mrs. M. T.
Bristol. who 10 i'll with bronchitiA-
william Austin has gone to Boston,
where he expects employment in the
Charlestown navy yard.--Ross Kent.
who recently enlisted in the U. s..
service. has gone to Camp Greene,
Charlotte. N. c.. to Join the First
Vermont regiment.-Mrs. L. @. Whit
ford Is ill.-The Queen Esther Circle
Of the Vergennes Methodist Episcopal
Church will meet Friday evening at
the home Of Mrs. H. B. Slack.-Mrs
Margaret Fain, who has been visiting
Miss Marcelette johnson at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles e. Stebbins
has returned to Hydeville.-Mrs Cyrus
Horsford and son. William. of Charlotte
visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will
liam Crosby Monday.-Thomas. son
of Mr.. and Mrs. David E. Ryan. is ILL.,
Onslow. son of Alderman and Mrs.
Levi H. Brown, is suffering from a
severe attack of rheumatism.-Ba
Casey IL Ill.
The military and patriotic show given
by the members Of Company d, First
Vermont Volunteer Militia. at the Opera
house Monday evening was very success
full. the opera house being taxed to its
utmost capacity. The feature of the eve
ming entertainment was the tableau, 1.-THE
Spirit Of TO-" The entertainment was given
under the direction of w. Il. Larrow Of
this place, who has been always very sue
cessful In producing. local shows. A very
pleasing feature was the singing of Supt
Charles w. Wilson Of the State Industrial
school. Part OF proceeds will be devoted
to the work Of the Vergennes branch Of
the Red Cross. At the close of the pro-
gram q dance was held in city hall which
was well attended. During the entertain
ment stirring four-minute addresses were
made by Thomas Mack on "Loaning Field
and Opera Glasses to the United States
Government" and by the Rev. w. 8. Null
holland on WAR Thrift Stamps. Robert
Russell has returned to Goddard Seminary
after visit to his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Claude Russel.-A box social was held
last evening for the benefit of the Panton
branch OF the Red Cross at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Gaines.-A Washing
ton birthday dime social will be held at
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. George Devoid
February 10. II pleasant, II not. on the
18th for the benefit of the Middlebrook
school. All who wish can come masked
and costumed In old colonial style.-On
account Of the drifted condition of the
roads the carriers on routes two and three
been able to deliver the mail only
over part Of their routes.
g. +. 3. Pierce, commander of the State
q. A. r.. while going into the store Of w.
r.. Warner Co. Tuesday evening. slipped
ana fell striking upon his right shoulder
and injured 1t quite severely. He was
taken to his home on Maple street, where
he ID resting as comfortably as could be
expscted.-Miss Ruth Clark. who has been
spending few days at the home Of her
parents. has returned and resumed her
duties at the Bixby Memorial Free library.
John Ross of Burlington has entered the
employ of ]. ]. Barnard.-Miss Edith
Chamberlain has returned from visit to
her mother In Bennington.-The condition
Of Mrs. L, q. Whitford remains about
the same.-Tuesday evening Miss Anna
LeBoeuf. who is caring for Mrs. II. A.
Taryar. made a misstep and fell down
the cellar stairway, injuring one ankle
Mrs.. H. c. Bristol and daughter Of De-
Detroit. are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. c. d.
Hrstol.-Mrs. Bessie Field. widow of Guy
v1sld Of Fsrrisburg, died recently at North
TArrytown. N. Views has been received
of the death of 8. w. Cushing. former
resident. at his home In South Boston.
recently. -
BRISTOL.
During the recent contest for the sale
% thrift stamps In the high school 81. 1856 %
worth were sold. The seniors and sopho-
moress sold 1579.9s and the juniors and
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