Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1909-07-16
lUNE EN- BURG

Wesley Stuart, an old and highly
respected resident of the town, died at
his home in the north part of the town
last Sunday evening after long and
painful Illness. The funeral was held
at his late home Tuesday afternoon at
| o'clock.
The Ladies Aid Society met with
Mrs. Julian Rell on "Wednesday after
noon.
Mrs. Nelson Dodge and son Ralph
leave the last of The week for stay Of
several weeks in st. Johnsbury with her
sister, Mrs. Lougee.
DIR. Wiggin of Whitefeld was in town
last Sunday afternoon in his auto.
Walter Morgan occupied the pulpit in
the Congregational Church last Sunday
morning and gave fine sermon.
Mrs. Harris of st. Johnsbury is a
guest of Mr.. aud Mrs. Daniel Powers
and OTHER relatives.
Mrs. Roberts and daughter of Boston
are visiting relatives in town.
\ reception for Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Morgan was held at the home of his
parents last Friday evening, when over
one hundred called to present their con.
CALCULATIONS and best wishes. The
house was very tastefully decorated
with evergreen aud flowers, the bridal
couple receiving under an arch of ever
green and daisies with evergreen and
pink peonies in the back ground, there
were also many red and white roses, the
mantle being banked with them. The
brides dress was an attractive gown Of
white silk and lace. They were assisted
in receiving by Mr.. and Mrs. Irving
Bowker Refreshments of ice cream
and cake were served after which Rev.
Mr.. Howard on behalf of the guests
presented the newly married couple a
sum of money from many friends, also
gifts of silver, linen aud other articles,
useful and ornamental. Mr.. Morgan
in a happy manner. At
late hour all departed having enjoyed
pleasant evening. Mr.. and Mrs. Nor
gan will remain in town about a week,
after which they will live in Wilder
where he has charge of the Congrega-
tionaI Church there and will take a
course in the theological school at Han
over.
Mrs. Laura Holmes has gone to Lit
tleton to visit relatives for few weeks
Mrs. Lottie Lougee and children of
st. ,Johnsbury are guests of her sister,
Mrs. Nelson Dodge.
Mrs. Nay and children of Cambridge,
Mass, are visiting her daughter, Mrs.
Carl Phelps.
DR.. Ernest and Mrs. Palmer arrived
at the Heights House for their annual
sojourn. All are very glad to see them
here once again.
The picnic held at Riverside grove on
Monday was great success in every
respect. The day was perfect and about
a hundred and fifty gathered in the
lovely grove about eleven in the morn
ing where tables had been prepared, and
numerous hammock and swings con-
tributed to the enjoyment of the chill
dren. At noon most bountiful dinner
was served 10y the committee and was
much enjoyed by all. After dinner
Julian Bell with his gasoline launch
took all who wished on trip up the
river and this proved an exciting diver.
sion to old and young. Several climbed
the steep hill to the pasture where some
very fine views of river, meadow and
mountains can be had. Good music
was furnished which all enjoyed. Late
in the afternoon the merry party broke
up. All who went from the village
return many thanks to Harry Day
and James Silsby for their kindness in
conveying so many to the grove with
their four horse teams.
Charles Turner and wife are now
settled in their new home, and are pre-.
pared to furnish good home made food
at reasonable prices.
r. M. Norwood has been engaged
to care for Mrs. Palmer's horses during
the summer.
Married in Lunenburg, July 9TH by
Rev. Henry c. Howard, Edward c.
PEBBLE of Lunenburg,, and Elsie G.
Davis Of Brockton, Mass,