Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-10-09
Chittenden County
WINOOsKI

Ietreet, was found dead in his shop Thurs
day morning at eight o'clock. 1t Is
believed death was due to aspnyxiat!on,
gas having escaped from a fixture which
was placed in the shop Wednesday. The
discovery was maze by Arthur Letter.
riere. a plumber who had been working
In the shop installing the gas pipes and
fixtures The gas was put in with the
intention of using it to press clothes
He had left his tools, and when he re-
turned to his work yesterday found the
door was locked. Upon knocking and
receiving no response, he called r. IT.
Langlos, the owner of the building, and
they entered. They found the man dead
lying across his work table and the gas
on. 1t was found that the gas cork
was about one-fourth open. Tho health
officer, DR.. j. G.. Thahault, and Chief
Of Police Barber We're notified and took
| charge Of the case. Mr.. Nicolod,an was
| an Armenian and came here from Mont
real about two months ago. His iden-
tty was established by bills which were
found in his pocket a gold watch and
$500 also were found
The board of village trustees held
their monthly meeting Monday evening in
the Steamer Hose rooms. All trustees
bills were approved. John l:-unel,e
who has been supplying as POLICEMAN
since Officer McGrath's removal from
office last month. has been appointa led
as regular policeman. Charles I.avallcy
has been appointed chief of the fire
department to fill the vacancy coused
by the resignation of John Nc,irath
Charles Bigelow has been appointed as
assistant chief of the fire department.
Three dozen rubber hats were OF dered
for the fire department OF the village
At special meeting last week the
trustees ordered for both companies Of
the fire department. 1000 feet of hose :
two Eastman shut off MOBILES; two uoz-
zle tips; Is pair of rubber boots for ca CHI
company and Is rubber coats for each
company. The trustees are cndeavorinE
to complete the outfit of each COM
pany, and to get what they need in
helping to fight fires. 1t was voted 20
repair the gutter at the corner of Vest
Allen street and Weaver street, and 70
fix the catch basin on East Allen street
in front of Mercure's store. which has
not been working well for some time
1t was also voted to trim the trees over
the fire alarm wires SO that they would
not interfere with the system. The
following bills were ordered paid: Bur-
lington Light & Power Co, S59032: ~
Z. r. & 7. Co. 1881: Jos. Bissonette;
S22l; John Pche, 81; Arthur LATER
riere, SO: Charles Adams, s39.25; II.
Abrams, $780, J. Allard So; the Game
well Fire Alarm Telegraph Co, 5000;
c. A. Barber $1,000; Joseph Lavalley.
50; ]. Fl. Desautels, S1.05; NJ. l.. & A. NJ
Smith. $.65; Max Levin, S625: ]. H. AL
len. sheriff. $9OS1: Frank Gadue. 49,
ICrn al
Mt his home at 96 West street early FRI
day morning at the age OF ~ years. He
is survived by his wife, two sons, and
four daughters. The funeral was held
Monday morning at St. Francis Xavier
Church. with burial in St Francis ceme-
terry.
The marriage of william Manseau Of
the City Cash Market of Springfield.
Mass, and Miss Florence Sourmail of
Maple street was solemnized Monday
morning at six o'clock by the Raw
Joseph Turcot. They were attended by
their respective fathers. Following tho
ceremony at the church a wedding
breakfast was served at the home of the
bride. Following n short HONEYMOON
they will reside in Springfield, Mass.
At meeting of the Steamer Hose COM
pany last evening, the men voted unani-
inous'y not to obey orders of the new
chief special meeting Of the village
trustees will be held tonight to consider
the matter.