Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-01-02

the annual meeting of the G. A. II. post,
No. n, the following officers were elected
Commander, o. ID. Bemis: s. V. c., John
McGauvin; J. V. c., Edgar Barber; sur
gcon. John Gregory; chaplain, Samuel
York: q. NJ, q A.. Edwards: O. D.. f..
Besett; o. O., Patrick McGauvin; delegate
to department convention, Edgar Barber;
alternate, r. A. Place.-The sociable at
the Congregational church last Friday
evening was well attended.-There Is n
change in the time of service at the Con-
gregational church. There will he preach
ing at 1915 and the Sunday-school at ~ as
usual.-Miss Josie Fuller from the Ran
dolph Normal school Is at home.-The
church and society meet with Mrs. a. r..
Stevens next Friday afternoon.-F. II.
Shcpardson and family spent Christmas in
Fairfax with fricnds.-There was a Christ
mas tree at Salmon Green's for the little
folks Henry Green from New York spent
Christmas at home; also MIR. and Mrs.
Herbert Sherman of Burlington.
COLCHESTER.
The wedding of Miss Name McCuen and
Luther Sager occurred at the home of tho
bride Wednesday evening, Dec. %. The
house was tastefully decorated with ever
greens and white chrysanthemums. Rev.
A. A. Holbrook performed the ceremony
the Episcopal service being used. The
IiU was ~ u III SlttI-tOlOTtu Sllh
with steel-colored passementerie trim
mings. Miss Jennie McCuen, sister Of the
bride, acted as bridesmaid and was at
tired In dark changeable silk. Miss Mabel
McCuen of Burlington, the maid of honor,
was dressed In blue. Edwin Sager,
brother of the groom, acted as best man.
The wedding march from Lohengrin was
finely rendered by Miss Katherine Nor
rison of Burlington. The bride was given
ava by her brother, Mr.. Henry McCuen.
A reception vas held after the ceremony
and a collation. was served under the SUI
pervision OF +. II. Shattuck of Burlington.
A small! room adjoining the parlor was
reserved for the display Of presents, which
were numerous. consisting Of Il full set OF
china. several sets of table linen, silver
cake basket, pickle castor, tooth and nut
picks, knives. forks and spoons OF various
kinds. centre table and banquet lamp,
Mr.. ana Mrs. Sager leave on Monday for
their future home at Drewsville, N. II,
Their many friends wish them a long and
happy married life.
A very pleasant affair Christmas even
Ing was the marriage of Miss Mamie
McCuen to Mr.. N. L. Sager of Drews-
vile. N. IL. 4 large number of relatives
from Burlington and surrounding towns
were present. The house was very beau.
tifully decorated. The young couple were
the recipients of many beautiful pres
ents, Mr., and Mrs. Sager left las
Monday for Drewsville, n. H., the home
Of the bridegroom.
A social was held at the residence OF II
F.. Dutton. Mallets Bay on Tuesday even
ing for the benefit Of the Colchester band
A goodly number were present and an en-.
joyable time Is reported.-Mrs. Clara
Beardsley has purchased the residence OF
A.. w, Wells. Mr.. Wells, who has been in
California about a year for his health Is
reported as much improved. Mr.. and
Mrs. Luther Sager left for Drewsville. N,
H., Monday evening.-Rev. II. C. Petty
Of Schuyler Falls, N. y, was in town on
Saturday.-Mrs. George Cary, who ha.
been seriously i'll, is slightly IMPROVING
Through the Kindness of the president,
hurry Wright, the Christian Endeavo
society Is provided with an organ to as,
sist them in their services Susie
Atherton, who was taken suddenly III In
Burlington on Thursday, was brought to
the home of her mother, Mrs. c.. Il. Morri
son. on Tuesday.-The many friends Of
Miss Anna Landon are pleased to learn
OF her ~ecovery from a severe attack o.
throat trouble.-An iron bridge is being
built over the creek on "the fats below
, F.. 8. Collins farm house.
sEAST CHARLOTTE.
Christmas exercises were held at the
Baptist church on Christmas eve, con
eisting OF music, singing and recitations
by the choir and children.-Mass was sale
on Christmas day at the Roman Cath,
Ollie church.-Homer Fonda will carry or
Alfred l.. Sherman's farm another year
taking possession A'arch1.-They young PEG
pie hold . social gathering at Lyeeum hal
on New Years eve.-rhe next evening a.
the same place there will be held a re-
| ppian nf tho A1AaV v,noraH.ra ~ 4le .ooiafy