Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-19
WASHINGTON COUNTY
WATERBURY,.

NiiS' nluHey his, uleu sunday at MS |
homo at Duxbury of hardening of the /
arteries. He was born in Duxbury Octo- |
Der 15. 1Si7. and when six years old went |
to live on the farm, where his death &C.
CURED. In 1871 he married Ella Eaton |
Of Waitsfield They had ne child, Lester, |
now living on the farm adjoining Mrs. |
Hills died 30 years ago. A few wears after |
her death he married Miss Mary Pease |
of Fayston. who survives him, and also |
two children, Albert and Ella, who live |
at home He IL also survived by three |
Grandchildren; one brother, o. w Hills |
and one sister, MIS-. Seth Bovce Of Dux-
bury. The funeral was held Tuesday
afternoon at one o'clock ut his late home |
and burial was in the Philips cemetery.
Mrs. Albert Spencer was called to Cleve- |
land. Ohio, Thursday to attend the funeral
OF her brother, Frank Sylvester Henry.
whose death occurred at Hot Springs.
Ark. Wednesday morning at T:3o o'clock
, Mr.. Henry had been in poor health for
nine months and six weeks ago left his
| Cleveland home for Hot Springs, hoping
the change might improve his health
Last Saturday pneumonia developed,
which was the immediate cause of his
death. The deceased was born In Water
bury on the old Henry farm 6S years ago,
the son of Mr. and Mrs Sylvester Henry.
H. was successful in business and dccu-
mulated a considerable fortune. His gift
to Waterbury of the soldiers monument
| is only ono of his many public benefac
tons. This monument, given as memo
rial to its sons who served in the War OF
the Rebellion, was set February :, and
is to be unveiled May 30, Memorial day.
All the arrangements for the ceremony
have been made and everything will be
carried out lust as the donor had planned.
Mr. Henry is survived by his wife, one
sister. Mrs. Albert Spencer of this place,
land one brother, Fred Henry of Clevn-
| land. Ohio.
The condition OF p. j. Crossett is con-
sidcred critical.-The valentine party
given by Mrs. r. r. Demeriit Friday even
ling was an enjoyable affair, The l.~'a
barge conveyed the members Of the Con-
-rcgational Church choir and music com
mittee After practice under Choirmaster
f. G.. Miller all were asked to the dining
room. where refreshments We're served by
the hostess, assisted by Mrs. r. w. De-
merritt and Miss Annie Dorothy Palmer.
a substantial token of appreciation was
presented Mrs DemeIitt by the music
committee.-The weather interfered some
what with the valentine party given by
Miss Annie Dorothy Palmer saturday
evening in honor OF her cousin. Miss Bar
jney. Those who braved the elements
Ipassed pleasant evening with games
and music. Violin solos We're rendered by
Miss Barney and cello solos by Raymond
Buzzel. Refreshments and decorations
were largely in the shape OF hearts. Miss
Palmer was assisted by Miss Terrice Foss.
| p. ]. Crossett, who suffered a stroke OF
apoplexy about week ago, died at his
home on the Little River road Tuesday
morning Bertram Jacob Crossett, son OF
Gary and Rachel CNrighD Crossett, was
born on the farm where he died in De-
cember 1854. on August II, 1876, ne mar
ried Miss Florence Smith of Waterbury,
who survives him, Ono daughter. Fran
ces, was born to them who became the
wife of William Battles. She died a few
years ago. leaving two daughters Flor
ence Battles and Doris Battles. who have
made their homes with their grandpar-
Ients, Beside his wife and grandchildren
Mr., Crossett is also survived by two
brothers. Lincoln Crossett and Charles
Crossett, both OF this town The funeral
will be held at his late home Thursday aft
ernoon at one o'clock with burial in the
village cemetery. funeral of Martin
j. Hills was held at his late home Tues
day afternoon The Rev A. 4. Mandigo
Of Moretown OBLIGATED. The bearers were
Lester and Albert Hills and the Eaton
brothers of Hyde Park Burial was In the
Phillips cemetery in Duxbury. Among
those present from out of town were O. G.
Eaton Fred Palmer and Mr. and Mrs
julius Perry Of Watsfeld. the Messrs.
Eaton of Hyde Park, Abel Porter OF Will
liston and Mr. Porte of Essex Junction.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Hills and Mrs. George
Rumney of Middlesex. Mrs. Seth W.
Boyce who has been in the homo for
three weeks assisting in the care of her
brother, is critically i'll with pneumonia
there.
Mrs. Frank Callahan is suffering from
the results of forcing a needle into her
hand while wringing n mop. For a week
little trouble resulted, but later serious
symptoms developed. necessitating her
finally going to the Fanny Allen hospital
Yesterday she was reported quite com
4 fortable.-The IIypaua club will meet
with Mrs Earl Twombly Friday after
noon.-The Shakespeare club will meet
with Mrs c. c. Warren Monday.-Mrs
Seth W. Royce is somewhat improved
William Manning. who has been on the
state farm in DuXbury, will move next
week to Wilbur loves farm on the Gem
ter road, Walter Irish of South Dux-
bury will move to the farm vacated by
Mr.. Manning-C, c. Graves was sur
prised Tuesday afternoon on his arrival
home from his office to find the members
OF the Birchmont club In possession of
the house. In response to the invitation
. OF Mrs. Graves and Miss Eta Graves to
congratulate Mr.. Graves on his birthday.
dinner was served by the hostesses
and a pleasant evening spent,
MIDDLESEX.