Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1903-05-14
BRATTLEBoRo
cLAy-pYKE WEDDING.


The marriage of Miss Cora Belle C,ov
and Frederick Ernest Dyke, son of Mr., and
| Mrs. III. n. Dyke of Goitstown, n. II. tooi,
place at the home OF Mr. anu Mrs, Francis
| IL. Perry on Washington street "Wednesday
NIGHT of last week at o'clock The nous
was decorated with ropes of laurel, palms
and cut flowers, the ceremony being ner.
| formed nv Rev. H. II. Miles under 81 wa
dino hell of white roses. The Lobengrin
wedding march was played by Miss Mae
Smear. There were no bridesmaids or hest
man. The bride was given away by her
brother, George Nj. clay. She wore a
pretty gown of white silk muslin, trimmed
with ribbon, chiffon and white applique.
and carried shower bouquet of bride
roses. A little niece, Eleanor Clay, acted
as flower girl, while the nephew of the
groom. Clifton Dyke, carried the ring on a
silver salver. An informal reception to
the guests followed the ceremony. the
bride and groom being assisted by Mr.. and
Mrs f. E. Perry. The ushers We're John
Golway of Manchester, y. H., and George
M. Clay. A. T.. Miller catered, After a
short wedding trip Mr.. and Mrs. Dyke will
be at home August 1 at IA Brook street.
Mrs. DYKE is a graduate Of the Brattleboro
high school, class of 1892.
DEATH OF LAFAYETTE L. DAVIS.
Lafayette l.. Davis, Sc, son of the late
Jonathan and Nancy A. Davis died at his
South Main street home Tuesday night of
last week about o'clock, alter afortnight's
illness with pneumonia. Mr' Davis was
born in Brattleboro, December 70, 1886. He
learned his trade, that OF printer, in the
old Eagle office, under the management of
B. ID. Harris Afterward he worked year
on The Republican, going from Springfield
to Montpelier. Returning 10 Brttleboro,
for many years he was employed as com
positor In the Record and Farmer and The
Reformer offices, until II years ago he
formed partnership with George E. Sell
leck and the firm continued IN job print
ing establis hment for several years. For
the past seven years Mr.. baVlS mad con-
tinued the business alone in the Ester
brook block on Main street, H. married
Miss Maria Mather of Nova Scotia, who is
still living He left brother, Jonathan
d. Davis of Bridgeport, ct. Mr.. Davis was
a prominent Odd Fellow, having served in
the several offices of WantaStlquet lodge, a
member of Beauseant commandery of
Knights Templar, the Eastern Star, Re
beksh lodge and the Order OF Pilgrim
Fathers. For several years he was promi-
nent in the organization and conduct of
the Brattleboro fire department, being
chief engineer for about two years and
company foreman for several wears. His
funeral was held at his home Friday after
noon at O'Clock, Rev. l.. NJ. kenneston of
the West BrattleborO Congregational
church officiating.
The following officers of St. BEichaers
Episcopal church have been chosen: YES
trymen, Kittredge HaskinS, Ernest w.
Gibson, Frederick w. ChildS, Carl Cain,
William Cain, Charles E: Nichols, Charles
Frink and Joseph E. McVeigh; senior war
den, Kittredge Haskins; junior warden,
Ernest w. Gibson clerk, Charles Frink;
William E. Haskell; delegates
to the diocesan convention, which meets at
June II, Kittredge Haskins, Fred
erick w. Childs and Carl Cain.
Joseph Devlin, member of the English
parliament, will speak in the auditorium
on the evening of the Dist, under the aus
pices of the Brattleboro branch of the Irish
league.
Miss Elizabeth Frost went to Chicago
last week, WHENCE after short stay, she
will proceed to St. Louis to make her bone
with her sister, Mrs. w. H. Minor.
Oscar M. Lawton of New York is in town
additions to his Linden
street home, which he hopes to occupy in
July.
The grange dramatic club presen ted the
lrama ''In the Tolls at Grange hall Fri
lay and Saturday nights.
The youngest daughter of United States
District Attorney james l.. Martin is i'll
with scarlet fever.
The annual meeting of the Young Mems
Christian association Wednesday night of
last week showed the association to be in
successful condition, with all outstanding
bills paid and a membership of 247 The
gymnasium is patrOniZed by 100 boys,
while it's senior class has had an average
of % during the past year. The
collection for another year of Secretary
George G. Wilson proves that his labors
nave been appreciated. The following Of
icers were chosen: President, Edward C.
Crosby; vice president, George l.. Dun
lam; secretary, DR.. G. G.. Wheeler; treas
lrer, George c. Averill; auditor, George
81. Clapp; directors for three years, George
Il. Clapp, J. Gray Estey, Walter D. Stock
we'll; trustees for three years, DIR. G. S
Clark.
The annual meeting of the Brattleboro
Woman's club held at the Brooks House
W Wednesday afternoon of last week re-
,eived the usual reports, after which the
ollowing officers were chosen: President,
Mss Susan E. Clark; vice presidents,
Yrs. Whitefield N. Thompson and Mrs.
lanes P. Elmer; recording secretary. Mrs
). F. r. JENNIE; corresponding secretary,
hrs. George E. Warner; treasurer, Miss
Maud Emerson federation directors, Mrs