Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-06-30
WEST BRATTLEeoRo.
The Perry. Blodgett Wedding Wed
pesday Evening.


The marriage of Irene Esther Perry.
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David L.
Perry, and Alton Chester Blodgett.
all of this place, took place AT the
home of the brides parents Wednes-
day evening AZ s o'clock, The house
was handsomely decorated with lau-
rel, ferns, daisies and potted plants.
The ceremony. which was performed
by Rev. L. NJ. Keneston, took place
beneath an arch and horseshoe OF
laurel. the single ring service being
used The bride was given away by
her father and was met ut the altar
fairylike attire. was the flower girl
and ring bearer. A sister of the
groom, Miss Ethel Blodgett played
the Lohengrin wedding march as the
bride with her father descended the
stairs. The ushers were Harold Per-
nv and Harold Blodgett. brothers of
the bride and groom. The bride was
dressed in white tulle over white silk,
with veil, and carried shower bou-
quet of lilies of the valley. A. A. Mil
Ter. uncle OF the bride. was caterer
for the occasion and was assisted by
his daughter Pauline Daisy Miller,
Corinne Blodgett and Lucille Perry.
The out OF town guests were Miss
Ryan, Gardner. Mass. Luther Perry
of Tufts college, and Earl Perry from
Williams college. The gifts were
many and rich and included cut glass
and silver and check from the
brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Blodg'
EFT left amid showers of rice, sky
rockets and Roman candles. followed
by the best wishes of numerous
friends. After a short trip they will
make their home in Greenfield. Mass.
Mrs. Blodgett is a graduate of the
Brattleboro academy. and for the past
five years has taught school, the last
year in the primary department OF
the academy. Mr.. Blodgett was for
several years in the Stockwell store
at West Brattleboro. being at present
with Smead & Allen in Greenfield.
Despite the rain Tuesday evening
ice cream sale.
The Baptist church voted Sunday
evening to give Rev. Mr.. Mitchell of
Wilmington call to become their
pastor
The long contested cemetery lot
case of Adkins against j. s. Brown
and C. A. Van Doom has been settled
in favor of Messrs. Brown and Van
Doom.
Jerome Ward died Monday after
noon after long illness with Brights
disease. The funeral was held Thurs
day afternoon. Burial was at the
West Brattleboro cemetery.
Rev. N. A. Wood stopped over for
look at his old friends Saturday az
ternoon on his way home from Lon
donderry, where he had been to at
tend the funeral of a former PARISH
oner.
The funeral, Sunday afternoon of
Mrs. Thomas Kaye was very largely
attended. the church being filled. Rev.
Mr.. Smith, a former pastor, spoke
very feelingly of Mrs. Hayes Christ
ian character. The flowers were
beautiful and profuse.
Twenty friends surprised Mr.. and
Mrs. Ernest Corey Saturday evening,
June II, 1t being the 14th anniversary
of their marriage. They were pre-
scented with a Morris chair, Oscar
Corey made the presentation in behalf
of the friends. An original poem
written by an uncle, John Landman
of So. Londonderry, was read. Cake
and ice cream were served during the
evening.
The Melrose has been improved this
week by putting a piazza on the front
and west sides of the second story,
making a great addition to the APP
pearance and comfort of the hotel.
Tuesday the men digging in the
ditch near Mr.. Barney's barn came
very near being buried alive by the
caving in of the dirt. One man was
covered up to his neck. No serious
damage was done.