Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-11-06
Washington County
MONTPELIER

The report of an accident which took
place in South Royalton has been receiv-
ed in the office of the secretary of state.
The automobiles of r. $. F'iske. "a minis
ter in Montpelier and that of II. G. Sar-
gent of Royaton coliided. 1t appears that
The accident happened as one of the cars
was leaving a bridge, while the other was
going into the bridge.
Mrs. Mary D. Newton died October
% at her home on Court street.
She was native of Berlin born Novem-
Der /, a daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Jabez
Holden. She was twice married, both
husbands having died. She leaves two
daughters, Mrs. F. S. Pratt and YRS. Il.
W. Warren, a so two brothers. lie nuel
Holden of Woodbury. and Orange Ho -
of Montpelier; one sister, Mrs. Sawyer
living in Berlin. The funeral took pace
at two O'Clock Thursday afternoon from
her late home
News has been received of the death of
Mrs +. a. Opferget of Woodstock, Ill
She was formerly resident of Montpe-
lier then known as Miss Mary Pitllin.
She is survived by her husband four
chi dren, two of whom are daughters, one
only a few days old,
Arthur Pecor, whose family lived in
Montpelier all summer, has been ar
raigned before a justice in Waterbury
and sentenced to the county jail for Il
period of two months, pleading guilty to
non-support of his family. He has been
living in Enosburg. 1t is understood that
he has promised to take cal, of his fam
lily and will move them 10 E.nosburg. He
was placed on probation instead of the
sentence being enforced at this date
The body of Nesey DeLue. who died
Friday night at the hospital here has
been taken to Everett, Mass. whero the
funeral was held. Mr.. DeLue was
native of st. Johns. n. B., and was a
years of age. He rad lived In Boston most
of his life, where he was many years en-
ployed as saimaker and later was in
the business for himself, employing many
men. He was oe of the best in this sec
ton of the country. His last work was
in war orders, inspector on large job
He leaves his wife, Mrs. Anna DeLue, and
step-son, Edgar Hunter manager Of
the DeLue company of Montpelier.
The funeral of Ulysses II. Hammond,
who died Friday afternoon occurred at
two o'clock Sunday afternoon from his
late home on Barre street, the Rev. L. O,
Sherburne officiating, The deceased was q
native Of West Windsor born so years
ago. He early commenced the work of
of operating a saving machine gang for
the Central Vermont railroad having
been in charge of that work when the
wood was used for engine fuel on the
road. After the engines were changed to
coal fed ones he began trucking bust
ness in Middlesex, which he followed as
long as his health permitted. He is sur
vived by his wife. who was Laura VIM.
and a daughter Mrs. r. \. Stutflebean Of
Montpelier; also nephew, Fred VIM OF
Montpelier, among other relatives
Three new cases have been filed in
Washington county court. These are
in regard to the estate of Michael
Marion. late of Montpelier appealed
from probate settlement. d. w. Flint
VS. e. h. Slayton, general assumpst;
Douglass C. Roben vs.. Perrin and COM
pany general assumpslt \
Deputy United States Marshal q +.
Lackey, who has been suffering for
two weeks with blood poisoning in his
right hand, is making a good rccov-
cry,
Luke Harrington has gone to
Airy, n C.. whore he has had empl
ment in clerical capacity with
North Carolina Granite company.
James Belcher, who has for several
years conducted a milk business in
Montpelier has finished that work be-
cause of the shortage of milk supply.
Dale Jeronime, who has been visit
ing with his parents in the city. left
Sunday night for his home in Montreal.
He was on "A western trip when the
death of Martin, his brother took
place, but did not know until he reach
ed Montreal that his brother dad died.
He could not get there in time to at
tend the funeral which occurred early
last week. The body was brought here
from West virginia.
The Rev. W. s. Nichos who has been
pastor Of the Unitarian Church In
Andover, Mass, has arrived, having ac-
cepted the call AS pastor Of the Unitarian
Church In Montpelier lie was accom-
panied by his wife and two sons. They
are stopping at the hotel and as soon as
their goods arrive will occupy the parson-
age on Main street.
Miller's Inn, which mas been closed for
bout year, was opened to the
public Sunday under the management of
Mrs. Waldo II. Farrar and Mrs. Frank
Burbank, the former Of whom is well
ACQUAINTED with restaurant business