Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-08-17
RICHMOND.

RICHMOND.
Mr.. and Mrs. Salmon Green celebrated
their golden wedding anniversary at
their home Saturday. From three to five
o'clock n reception was given the family
and near relatives, all their seven chill
dren being present. The house was taste
fully decorated IN green and gold. After
the reading Of q poem written In .f,e'r
honor by +. G. Nichols ond several let
tcrs from friends, their young grsndchild,
Frank Joseph Pichc. was baptised by Rev.
r. P. Treat. Refreshments were served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Green were the recipients
of many gifts, including money from the
family and friends. Among those pres
cnt were tho children. Henry OF New
York. william of Sacramento. Cal, c.
]. Smith Of Waterbury. Conn, Mr., and
Mrs. II. 3. Sherman and daughter of
Burlington. Roscoe OF this town, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Pche and two children Of
Manitoba and Miss Sadie Of Quebec, Mrs.
Green's brother. Gen. and Mrs. Henry
and Mr.. and Mrs. r. 8. Pense, Miss Ida
Green, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Howe of Bur
lngton. Mr.. and Mrs. Miller OF Kansas
City, Mo. Mrs. Abbott of Boston. Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Hatch of Waterbury.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Smith of Stowe and
Edward Whitcomb OF Essex were also
present. The preceding evening recep-
ton was gievn in their honor by the Aid
Circle Of Kings Daughters at the Con-
gregational Church parlors, attended by
a large number Of friends and relatives
The church was decorated with golden
glow and ferns Mr.. and Mrs. Green and
their guests stood under an arch banked
with evergreen and ferns. with the year
1861 in gilt letters above. Mrs Green
was becomingly gowned in lavender silk
and carried brides roses. Mr.. and Mrs
Green were married in Waterbury and
were the parents of 10 children Mr.
Green was born in this town January 2,
1886. and has always lived here. He was
graduated from the University of Yer
mont class Of 1851 and has held many
offices of honor and trust in town, being
town clerk since 1865. He was Justice of
the peace for At years. Mrs. Green was
born in Waterbury March 16. 1912. the
daughter of the late Mr.. and Mrs James
NJ. Henry. Special services were held in
their honor at the Congregational Church
Sunday morning. whore both have been
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Mrs. John O'Byrne, who have been the
guests of his parents. Mr.. and Mrs
Patrick O'Byrne the past week return
ed Saturday to their home in New York
Mr. and Mrs. I. e Towne. Mr. and Mrs
II. r. Bartlett. Mr.. and Mrs. J.. c. Con-
ant and guests, Misses Maud Martin and
Frances Robinson of Fall River, Mass,
and Mr. and Mrs. T.. A. Fish are in
camp at Lake lroQuois for two weeks
Mr. and Mrs w. w. Miller and Miss
Minnie Cutler went yesterday to Ran
dolph to attend the golden wedding Of
MI Millers parents.-Mrs. l. H. Good
win and her sister Mrs. Langley. of New
York. left Saturday for Phllipshure. p.
Q.-The Misses Kate Iavelle and Cora
Bressor are In Windsor Miss Eva Berry
OF burlington is at tho home OF her par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. j. c. Berry.-Harold
Berry returned Saturday from a weeks
stay at the home of his sister, Mrs C. II.
Hadley in Bellows Falls.--Mr. and Mrs.
f. T. Freeman and son. and Mr.. and Mrs.
f. T. Flagg and son returned Monday
from Queen City Park.-J. W. Buley.
Martin Purtei and Mrs. ]. w. Donahue
who have been at the Fanny Allen hos
pital for several weeks, returned TO their
homes yesterday.--M Irene Boleer. WIN
has been visiting at tho home of Mr.. and
Mrs NJ. Il. Leary the past week, return
ed Sunday to Jericho.
JERICHO.