Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-01-08

Miss Alice Sturdevant returned to her
studies at Casteton on Monday last.
Cards have been received here for the
marriage of George Hamlin Sargent
to Elizabeth Hutchinson Pittman. which
is to take place in Detroit, Mich, on
Jan. 10.
Mr. and Mrs. Bert G. Gpson of Terre
Haute, Ind. have returned to their home
after spending the holidays with Mr..
Gipson's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. g. Nj.
Gipson.
Dugald Stewart has returned to
Philips Exeter Academy at Exeter, N.
H., after having spent the past two
weeks with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs,
John Stewart.
The Young son of Mr.. Grandey of
Bridport was taken to Burlington Satur-
day where he underwent successful
operation at the Mary Fletcher hospital
for appendicitis.
Ezra Brainerd, Jr., has returned to
his studies at Ann Harbor, Mich, after
spending the past two weeks in town,
the guest of his parents, President and
! Mrs. Ezra Brainerd
Frank w. Gipson of Woodstock On
tario, Canada. is visiting his brother, q.
NJ. Gipson This is the first visit in
twelve years Mr.. Gipson has made his
father and brothers
New Years was duly observed at St.
Mary's church, the Rev. j. ID. Shannon
officiating, by masses at six and nine
o'clock in the morning and the services
were largely attended.
The second annual ball of the Central
Labor Union of this village was held In
the town hall on last Thursday evening
and attended by 25 couples. Music was
furnished by the Howard Opera House
orchestra of Burlington.
Word has been received here of the
death OF, Mrs. Robert Pierson Morton. Jr.,
which occurred Monday, Dec. %, in
Florence, Italy. 1t will be remembered
that Mr.. and Mrs Morton resided in
town for year, four years ago. and
during that time made "A large circle OF
friends, all of whom express great sym
pathy for Mr.. Morton.
The annual election Of officers of the
Congregational Sunday school, was held
last Sunday and the nominating com
mittee brought in the names of the
following persons, all of whom were
elected, Superintendent. A. F. Howes
associate superintendent j. f. Weeks
secretary and treasurer, Miss Mary E
Phelps; librarian, Charles Bingham.
What might have been a serious fire
at the home of Postmaster l.. A. Skiff on
South street, was discovered last Sat
iurdav afternoon The ladies of the
house telephoned to Chief Enginee
Kidder, who promptly went to the see M
with several other men and with an ak
and the fire eXtinguishers put out thu
flames which were in "A partition near {
chimney. The fire is supposed to have
caught from the chimney burning out
There was no alarm given. The damage
is covered by insurance. There wa
another alarm from the same place
| Monday.
At the regular meeting of the William
, p. Russell Post. No. 50. G.. A. r., hel,
in their hall Thursday evening the fol
lowing officers We're elected to serve thi
year: Commander, DR.. E. p. Russell; S
". p. G.. Potter: J. ", j. H. Sargent
, adiutant. w. l.. Cady; 9. NJ, c. f
Youtt; O. d., w. J. Rose; o. g., A. ?
Youtt: chaplain, c.. II. Balm; surgeon
John Murphey; representative, Col. &
w. Chester; alternate, p. q. Potter
These officers will be installed the frs
regular meeting in January. They ais
voted to accept the offer of the Knight
: of Columbus and will move their hal
from the Volunteer Hose rooms to tn
Knights of Columbus room.