Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-10-28
PuTNEY.
Wilcox Pierce Wedding at Benning'
ton-PersonaI News.

ton-Personal News.
DR.. Eugene Bennett Pierce and
Miss Julia Fisk Wilcox were united
in marriage at the home of the brides
parents, DR.. and Mrs. S, r. Wilcox,
In Bennington at s o'clock Wednes-
day evening, Oct. 10. The marriage
ceremony was performed by the
Rev. f. r. Morris, pastor of the
First Baptist church the ring SER
vice being used. Miss Caroline Will
cox, sister of the bride, played
Lohengrin's wedding march and also
played while congratulations were
being extended. Only near relatives
were present. The bride was most
becomingly dressed In simple
gown of Swiss muslin and carried a
unattended The house was very
prettly decorated with begonias,
ferns and autumn leaves. Refresh
ments were served, after which
amidst shower of rice Dr. and Mrs.
Pierce went to their new home on
Main street. There they were sur
prised by a few friends who were
quickly reinforced by the relatives
from the house and the last trace or
formality disappeared. The bride for
some time past has lived In Boston
and she is welcomed back to Ben
nington by her many friends. DR.,
and Mrs. Pierce were richly remem-
bered with gifts and have the con-
gratulations and best wishes OF
host of friends. DR.. Pierce mas JUST
started in practice at Bennington
under highly favorable auspices. He
is the younger son OF Mr.. ana Mr ns
F.. L. Pierce of this town. He was
graduated from Vermont academy at
Saxtoms River, as was also ms
bride. From there he went to VIII
liams where he completed a four
years course with high honor. HIS
medical education was in the college
of medicine and surgery connected
with the University of Michigan at
Ann Arbor. After graduation from
there he spent one year as mouse
physician in the city hospital at
Jackson, Mich.
w. A. Wood is moving to his new
home this week.
Mrs. C. D. Britton went to Mont
pelier Wednesday.
d. II. Kendrick Of Amherst, Mass
was in town Monday.
G.. L. Pierce has been very Ill TINS
week, but is improving
Mrs. A. ID. Johnson is sbeHuiiS '"e
week in Springfield, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. f. Stoddard re-
turned to Boston Monday
Prof John F. Russell spoke in the |
chapel at Williamstown Sunday.
DIR. and Mrs. G. S. Foster went to |
Monday for the week
I.ouis Gorham has the position OF |
night telegraph operator at East
Mr.. Dick and Miss Jennie Under
wood of Newfane visited in town |
Mr.. and Mrs. f. w. Huntley visit
ed Saturday and Sunday at west
Henry whitney of Bellows rams
visited at his uncle's, Milo Whitneys,
over Sunday.
Mrs. l.. p. II. Knight of Brattle-
boro visited the last of the week at
E. E. knights.
Harry Patterson spent Sunday at
Mass, with his sister
Mrs. D. H. Patterson.
A. M. Corser returned to Montpei-
Ter Monday. accompanied by MRS.
corser. who wiil spend the week
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. P. Whitney went
Saturday to Burlington for Visit
with their daughter, Mrs X. D.
M. I. williams is spending the
week at Boston, d. Nj. Frost is en-
ployed in the store during Mr.. Will
iamss absence.
f. Bonvouloir was obliged to have
MS horse killed on account of an ac-
,ident which happened to 1t AT
Sunday.
Miss /. l.. Briggs and Miss M. 2.
FolIett returned to Boston MONDAY
rhev have been spending the sum
ner at their residence, Overhills.
Cortez Boutwell, and Frank Taft |
vent to Townshend Thursday and l
,xpect to engage in hunting deer be-
ore returning.
C. S. Willard returned from the
,hase Saturday, the proud possessor
If a fine deer This was the llrst
rophy of the season brought to the
rillage
The woman's missionary society of
he CONGREGATIONAL church meets
With Mrs. Alice Dickinson Saturday
fternoon. Subject, Chapter 5, Rex
,hristus. Christian missions.
Fred Dodge was the delegate APP
pointed to represent the Baptist
christian Endeavor society at state
convention at Springfield and Mrs
.. S. Harris the Congregational {. t.
ociety.
The ladies' aid society of the Con-
church will hold their
'nnual meeting Tuesday afternoon,
Nov / Refreshments will be
eryed. A large attendance Is de-
red.
Mrs. C. d. Britton entertained
,arty of lady friends Saturday even
ng by "a trip to the Thousand Isles.
rhe first prize was won by Miss X.
(. Booth and the BOBBY prize by
hrs. Mary H. Goodell.
Misses Bessie Braley and Mary
2oundy entertained a few friends at
:. L. Pierce's Monday evening In
,onor of Miss Annie Farley. The
consisted in guessing .
he meaning of a series of pictures
elating to the incidents of a we'd
ling. after which refreshments were
eryed. followed by a kitchen show
r. much to the surprise of Miss Far
ey. The gifts were numerous ana
,seful. Miss Farley responded by
elating an amusing story, and pre-
enting each guest with pink, to
which was tied a roll containing the
orecast of the future as related to
ach.