The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-04-20
MARSHFIELD


paralysis which resulted in his death
Friday night April 10, ut the home of
Harlow Folsom, where he has been cared
for the past few years. lie was nearly
80 years OF age. Funeral services were
held Sunday morning, Rev. G. II, Chaplin
officiating.
Mrs. II. G. Hollister has been visiting
friends in Calais the last week or two.
Miss Carrie Beckley was home from
Barre last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Inglis of Barre
were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. O. d.
Cole the past week.
The members Of the Marshfield cornet
band wish to thank II. W. Gilman, who
so generously donated building lot for
the bandstand. also all Others who have
contributed lumber, shingles, nails, etc,
toward building the same. II is source
OF pleasure to the boys to know that
nearly every person in town is interest.
ed in having good band and willing to
help in making it a success.
Mrs. James English OF Lisbon, N. IT.,
was the guest of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. $. Swerdfeger. few days last
week
A. w. Ferrin Of Montpelier was in
town last Wednesday.
Rural Carrier +. T.. Brown was laid
up with quinsy sore throat part of last
week
J. Burton Pike returned Wednesday
from Montpelier. where he has been serv-
ing as iuyrman during the term of coun-
ty court.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. DIV |
er Siceley last Thursday, April Is.
Last Wednesday A. w. Blake compIet
ed 10 years of service as mail carrier
on route No. from this office He
celebrated the event by inviting some
Of his friends and relatives to clam
bake at his home that evening.
Mrs Lucy Bemis, who sold her house
to 4. l.. Spencer few weeks ago, moved
Saturday to the Benton house on Main
street.
Posters are ont announcing a church
dinner Wednesday. Don't forget the
date. April 81. 1t means square meal
by quilting bee.
Miss Marcia Preston returned Satur-
day from Gleansondale, Mass, where she
has spent the last six weeks with her
sister.
Maynard Ellis OF Lyndonyille agricul
tural school visited his grandparents,
Mr.. and Mrs. r.. S. Hudson, over Sun
day.
r. r. Ide returned Saturday from
Montpelier. where he has been employed
,ince the beginning of the legislative SEES.
,ion
The band win give masquerade prom
made in Pythian hall. Friday evening, ,,
April 30, to be followed by supper,
The proceeds will 20 toward new uni
orms Here is an opportunity for the
'itizens to show their loyalty by helping '
o make the affair success. :
Miss Hazel Billings returned Saturday
fter spending the vacation at her home i,
N Weathersfeld. !
A large crowd attended the auction at
\. r. Coles farm last Friday and things
re reported to have sold well. Refresh
nents We're served at noon and the sale ;.
ontinued until nearly night
Miss Lydia Dow, who has spent the I
vnter with her sister, Mrs. Eva Lam
erton, returned last week to her rooms
II lower Main street y
Miss Dorothy Wooster went Tuesday =
o Montpelier to take an examination for "
urses and is now engaged in nursing in =
'arre.
W. !. Evans of Boston was in town
aturday to take the measures for the
CIV uniforms for the band.
Miss Mabel Henderson returned Mon
sy to johnson to resume her stdies at Il
he normal school. A
The public schools in town reopened il
Ionday for the spring term. +
The friends of Mr.. and Mrs. G.. f. ii
hepard are invited to Pythan hall next q,
thursday evening. April %, to celebrate Il,
Ir. Shepard's 18th birthday and the 57th &C
of their wedding. la,
c. X. Cole and daughter, Priscilla, Wis oi
ed his mother. Mrs Belle Cole the first .,
the week. a,
A. s. Hughes of Boston was visitor
town Saturday. :.
Gentlemen's night was observed by the g.
vthian Sisters It. Saturday evening. ~
being a return courtesy 70 the knights i. -
r their entertainment of the ladies VI
W weeks ago. ~
An article in the last issue of the Lit 60
AIRY Digest pays glowing tribute to al'
former townsman. Lindon W. Bates. ~
ho was born in Msrsh6eld Nov. 10. el'
81. He is e-chairman of the com. -
ission for relief in Belgium and much 90
the success of the enterprise has been m'
Ie to his untiring efforts during the dii
81 few months. often working is hours io
4 Of the % without a dollars compen- leI