Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-01-23


ceremony was performed by Rev. l. p.
Kellogg Of -aonkton. The many beautiful
and useful gifts expressed the esteem In
which the contracting parties are held.
Refreshments were served, after which
the happy couple left on the New York
express south for a short bridal trip. Re-
turning they will be at home at Mr. Bald
wins farm.
The well diggers are progressing finely
having reached the depth of i5 feet
Eight young people united with tho
church Sunday.--Mr. William Parker is
Ill.
HINESBURGH.
Mr.. and Mrs. T.. L. Andrews gave whist
party Thursday evening. Mrs. Charles
Wright took the first prize.-Rev Mr..
Schoilold Of Richford will preach at the
Baptist church Sunday, February 2.--Rev.
DR.. Graham of Rutland gave his lecture
"A tool chest of men," at the Methodist
church Tuesday evening. Smith of
Manchester will lecture at the Methodist
church Thursday evening, January %
The following Is a list Of officers of Cum
mings post, G.. A. r., No. 81, and the w. X.
c., No. 20. for 1896 G.. a. R.: Post COM
mander James A. Davis $. V. c., Herrick
A. Tilley; j. V. c., Wesley B. Smith; chap
lain, John H. Allen; Q. NJ, A. G. Jodoin;
adjutant, II. II. Tilley; o. of the D., l.. ].
Brownson o. of the c., Peter Lavine; sur
geon, A. II. Weed; O. IA. s., Andrew
Somers s. M, Henry NJ Durand. w. II.
c.: Corps president, Miss Sada NJ Weed; (;
s. V. p, Mrs a. II. Weed; ]. V. p. Miss
Lena Lavine; chaplain, Mrs. j. II. Allen;
treasurer, Miss Matte Millham; secretary
Mrs. II. II. Tilley; conductor Mrs. James
Millham; a. c., Mrs. NJ. j. Flnney; guard,
Mrs. A. Soners: A. G., Miss Alice Tilley
After the installation ceremonies were
over the ladies of the corps spread the
tables, and 10 members enjoyed excellent
refreshments. There will be leap year
box sociable under tho auspices of the W.
r. G. on Saturday evening. February /,
in the G. A. II. hall to which all are invited
Good music will be furnished.
HUNTINGTON.
There will be box festival at the Sons
of Veterans hall Thursday evening. Jan
uary %, under the auspices of post No. 80,
G. a. r., camp No. SO, Sons of Veterans
and L. A. s., No. 13.-rhc Farmers union
meets at W. e. Smiths Saturday, jan
uary %, at 10 a. m.-The Christian Band
Workers are holding meetings in the var
ious school houses In town.-Mr and Mrs
w. ]. Ross and Miss Eleanor Rollins of
Barre. who spent the holidays in town. re-
turned home recently.-W. c. Sprague has
rented John Spragues farm, and taken
possession.
Garland, infant son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Ring. died Thursday OF mem
| branous Group. The funeral was held
Saturday, Rev. Silas Perry, officiating
G.. w. Sayles who has been on the sick
list is convalescert. ..-Mrs. George Nutting
is very sick.-The Kings Daughters
were entertained at the hall Wednesday
by Mrs. Nancy II. Caswell and Mrs. Sarah
| A. Sherman.--Mrs. Sylvia johnson Is visit
ing at Henry" "Sherman's- s-Hawley Collins
has been sick for a few days past with
! Oh Got
urday afternoon after short Illness.
The funeral was held Monday at her late
residence, Rev. S. =. Perry, officiating.
She leaves husband, two sons, and three
daughters.-The band meetings on pro-
gress are well attended, one being held
in the East strect school house. and the
next one Tuesday evening, in the Morrill,
District, also one in the Sherman Hol-
low Friday evening. Jan. p.
Mrs George Brewster who has been
quite sick is better.-The funeral services
of Walter Rings little child took place at
the North Village last Saturday, Rev. 5.
/ Il. Perry offlciated.-R \. Norton has a
| telephone in his fouse.-The funeral SER
vices of Mrs. Bonway took place at her
late residence last monday.
UNDERHILI..
William Douglass of Richmond and
Mary A. Orr of Underhill were married
Jan. 10 by Rev. 5. 3. brigham.
Frank Church and wife are absent on
a trip to New Hork.-AIss Cora l.. Day
and Mr.. George IL. Booth were married
Jan. is. at the home of Madame Whit
comb. Rev. II. II. White performing the
marriage ceremony. The happy couple
are now absent on short wedding trip
The postoffice has been removed to Mr.
Amos Humphreys shop, which has been
renovated and repaired The village libra
/ Ivxr 10 ole In tkA .Ias
Shepard of Essex was in town on Thurs
day.-Mrs. Mary Ann Orr of this village
and VIM, Douglass of Richmond were
married at the home of a. w. Terrill on
Wednesday Jan. 18th. The happy couple
Will occupy the pleasant home of Mr.
Douglass in this village The bridegroom
and bride are both over 70 years of age
All Join in good wishes.-There was a
pleasant gathering of young people at
VIII Palmer's on Wednesday evening.
Light refreshments We're served-The
Lyceum question for next week is "Resol-
we'd, that Grant was greater general
than Lee."-The Band boys gave n dance
at G. A. r. Hall. on "Wednesday evening
of last week.-Wlliam C. Stevens, wife
and son, started on Wednesday for quite
an extended trip to Boston and vicinity
They will also visit several places in
Maine before their rcturn.-The double
quartette newly formed by the choir at
! the Congregational church is giving gem
eral satisfaction.-Addle Spear Is visiting
at VIM. Blood 's.-Mrs, Truman Barney is
in very poor health.-The programme at
the Literary Society held at Dr. w S.
Nays on Monday evening consisted of a
scholarly paper by Mrs. Palmer, also one
| by DR.. W. $. Nay, recitation by Ella
Rogers, solos by Rev, r, ii. White, Addle
Wilbur and instrumental duets by Misses
Della Church and Eva Nay, The next
meeting will be held at W. c. Hale's in
two weeks.
SOUTH BURLINGTON.
Miss Mamie O'Bren has gone TO the
| city to work for Lawyer Brown.
| Walter Tupper went over the lake Sat-
urday night to attend Frank Laprese's
wedding
There was quite a large attendance at
the Cottage prayer meeting last Wcdnes-
day evening, at Mrs. Durfey's. There
will be one next Wednesday night at N
b. Aldrich's.
Bessie Smith from over the lake is
staying with Mrs. Muir-s.-
RICHMOND,
W. L. Sayles. ESD, died very suddenly
the 18th inst. He was in his usual health
ate his dinner and was out 20 exercise
his horse. He put the horse back into the
barn. closed the bars, and dropped dead
| He was G5 years old, and one of the lead
| ing citizens. He represented the town in
| the Legislature of 1890 and has held many
places of trust in town. He leaves a wife
and two children, who have the sympathy
| of the community. His funeral was held
at his late residence the 18th inst, Rev
Mr.. Chase. assisted by the Rev. Mr.
Thomas, officiating The interment was
| in FIuntinpton Shepard dson man