Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-06-08
ESSEX JUNCTION.

NllldTu SlcluOn Oleu MONDAY at
midnight at the home of his son, Will
liam sheldon. in Westford Mr.. Shell
don went from his home in this village
last Thursday to assist his son in his
farm work. Monday forenoon he was
at work but on going to the house at
noon complained of a severe stomach
trouble. Medical aid was summoned
but was of no avail. Death Is said
to have been caused by cancerous af-
lection. He had for the past four
years suffered from a stomach trouble
which it seems baffled the skill OF the
physicians who have attended him.
Mr.. Sheldon was 6S years old. He is
survived by his wife and two sons.
William of Wcstford. and John of this
place. The remains were brought to
his home on Arlington street in this
village Tuesday afternoon and the
funeral will be there this afternoon at
one o'clock.
The marriage of Miss Winifred Han
ley of Essex and Fred Kenyon of Rich
mond took place Tuesday morning at
the home of the Rev. J. b. Pouliot.
The most delightful social affair
hold in the village FOR some time was
the surprise party which was given
to the Rev. and Mrs. Evan Thomas at
their home on Church street Tuesday even
ing. The occasion was the 10th ami
vcrsary of their marriage. The sur
prise WAS complete. Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas were entertaining callers
when they heard some one enter their
dining room. Mr. Thomas went to in
vcstigate and was met by nearly 100
people. The number later increased
to over 100. who had gathered to con-
graduate them and to express their
best wishes and the great esteem in
which Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas are held,
not only by the members Of Mr..
Thomas's parish, the congregational
Church. but by the community as a
whole After the people had all as
scmbled DR. David Marvin in their be-
half presented Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
with a beautiful Administer art square
12X9 feet for their dining room. one
dozen solid silver colonial tea spoons
and S25 in money DIR. Marvin pre-
sented the gifts in delightful way
and his remarks were responded to by
Mr.. Thomas in a heartfelt manner,
thanking all for tho expressions of
good will. There were also several
gifts of flowers. among which was a
beautiful bouquet of roses from Mr..
and Mrs. J. A. Coleman and Mr. and
Mrs, w. H. Davidson of St. Adams,
who were unable to be present. These
were presented to Mrs. Thomas by
Master Horace Marvin. Mrs. II. j.
Fuller sent a beautiful bouquet of the
dainty bridal wreath. Shortly after
the company gathered Mrs. Thomas
the gown in which she was married.
A charming programme was given.
The numbers consisted of a piano duet
Misses Mary Bates and Annis Bald
win; reading. THAT Old Sweetheart
of Mine" Miss Laura Page of Jeffer-
sonille as an encore Miss Pearl Teach
ont sang Coming Through the Rye"
accompanied on the piano by Miss
nellie Hopkins. A violin solo with en-
core was given by Miss Mary Parker
and Miss Pearl Tcachout gave vocal
solo in a pleasing manner. Miss Hop
kins was accompanies for each. At
the close of the programme cake and
fruit punch were served. Mrs. +. T.
Gaines and Miss Iiessie Shland pre-
sided at the table.
The programme for the commencement
concert to he held in Music hall, Saturda,
evening, at 7.45 is as follows: Song
Spring blossoms" Valentine, third pri
mary: Swing Song" s. w. Cole. frs
primary; song. "Whon the Night Comes
on" S. w. Cole, second primary; Japan
csc Fan Drill" Cowley, girls of primar!
. department.; reading, 1.-THE Kings Par
DON. Frank f.. InPersoll; 1.-The BrOoklet.
Rogers, Henry Baldwin; 1.-THE CAN t.
Arms" Veazie, intermediate department
"rhc Song of the Thrush" Rich, girls D
the intermediate department: "Merr!
June Vincent grammar department
bright Summer" Vincent. girls of tn