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

Mrs Charles F.. Grecnleaf who has been
a patient sufferer for many months, pass
ed into rest shortly after l o'clock Satur-
day morning. She was born In Montgom-
cry, March 20, 1851, and had lived here
about % years. 20 of which she kept a
popular boarding house She was a wo-
man of splendid character, active in
church work and had endeared herself to
everyone who came within the circle of
her acquaintance She leaves beside her
husband, daughter, Miss Ida NJ. Green
leaf, her father, and brothe, Joel
wilkins. Mr.. wilkins OF -~ontgom-
cry, four sisters, Mrs. M. II. Stone OF East
Berkshire, Mrs. George Huckabone of
Montgomery, and Mrs. William Luke of
San Antonio. Texas, and Mrs. l.. A. Curtis
of st. Adams, and three half sisters, Mrs.
John Robb and Misses Hattie and Elsie
wilkins of Montgomery.
Mrs. Elizabeth Murphy. aged rs, died OF
old age Saturday morning at the resi-
dence of her daughter, Mrs. Henry Cole
man. She Is survived by two daughters,
Mrs. Daniel Miner of Fairfield and Mrs.
Coleman. The funeral was held at Malone,
N. Y, where the remains were taken Mon
day morning for interment.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. George
Lahey of High street Sunday.
The funeral services over the remains OF
Henry G. Edison were held from his late
residence on South Main street Saturday
afternoon, the Rev. DR.. A. p. Flanders OF
st. Luke's. officiating. The singing was
by St. Luke's choir A number of hand
some floral pieces were sent by friends.
The bearers were Messrs. Homer Charles
Royce, Fuller C. Smith, Charles ID. Watson
and George c. Stevens.
Mrs. ]. G.. Smith Is spending few days
in Newark. N. j.. with her daughter Mrs.
d. Sage Mackay prior to sailing for the
Bermudas.
The funeral of John Anderson was held
from his late residence at 2 o'clock Friday
afternoon, the Rev. DR.. Nutter officiating,
while the Methodist choir furnished the
music. The bearers were c. w. Macarthur
o. N Pease, G. w. Lepper and II. f.
Burgess.
Mr.. Edward L McEvoy has accepted a
position as salesman on the Howell Bros,
branch Of the National Wall Paper Com
pany, at Philadelphia, and will leave for
that place on Friday evening next. He
has been employed in the book store for
the past five years and 1t was through the
influence of his employer Mr.. Lane that
he secured this desirable position.
The annual stockholders meeting of the
Peoples Trust company \of ST. Adams
was held alt the bank Monday and the,
elected directors the following: Col. L. c.
Smith, d. d. Ranlett Hon. c. w. Writer'S
Hon. II. M. Stevens, John Branch of St
Albans and Hon. DIN Merrill of Enos-
burgh Falls. A directors meeting for the
election of officers followed and Col r.. c.
Smith was elected president and d. ID
ftanlett. vice-president. The officers OF
the institution now are: Col. E. c. Smith
president; d. ID. Ranlett, vice-president
and John Branch treasurer.
The last sad rites were performed over
the remains OF Mrs. Charles F. Greenleai
Monday afternoon, her funeral being
held from her late residence on England
street. Rev. DR.. Avery of the First Bap'
fist church officlated, and a quartette
composed Of DR.. John Sheerar. Charles II
Harvey Charles II. Anderson and Arthur
r. Sabin sang. There was large attend
ance OF friends and relatives Throughout
the county and the numerous and beauti
full floral tributes testified to the esteem
In which Mrs Greenleaf was held. The
bearers were M. II. Stone Of East Berk
shire, John Robb Of Montgomery and Lu
cius A. Curtis, DR.. g. w. Paige, George j
Rugg and Charles d. OLeary.
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