Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-14
WASHINGTON COUNTY
WATERBURY.

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WATERBURY.
Wilbur Jason Crossett son of Mr.. and
Mrs Lincoln Crossett, died at the home
OF his parents Friday morning Of
typhoid fever. Mr. Crossett was employ
ed on the Willett farm between Barre
and East Montpelier and came home from
| there Ill. He was born March g. 1898, the
son of Lincoln and Clara CThorndyke)
Crossett He was an Industrious young
man, of fine character. Besides his epar.
ents he is survived by five sisters and
three brothers. Mrs. John Gay and Wal
! ter Crossett of California Mrs. George
Smith of Waterbury Center, Mrs. Rus
sell Hallock and Miss Gladys Crossett of
Richmond, Mrs. Harry Fulllngton of
Cambridge Junction and Kinley Crossett
and Sheldon Crossett of Waterbury. Mr..
Crossett came home three weeks ago ana
was so i'll then he could scarcely walk
from the depot to his home.-The first
case under the new law where one of
the municipal courts Of the county Is the
| court was tried In the village hall Thurs
Gay, being the case Of State VS.. Herbert
Pike. This was a jury trial. Mr.. Pike
having been arrested for alleged vio-
lation OF the game law. He pleaded not
guilty and was placed under bonds of s2ol
| 1t was alleged that he shot n deer last
month and several months ago disposed
| of deer without legal authority. Mr..
! Pixies defense was injury to crops and
trees, piece Of an apple tree being
| brought forth as proof of that.
Judge f. NJ. Harvey presided. The jury
returned verdict of not guilty.
a pretty home wedding took place at
the Center October 6 when Gladys
Hazel, daughter Mr.. and Mrs. William
| woodward. was united in marriage to
| Eugene Earle Batchelder. son Of Mr.. and
Mrs Forester Batchelder. The ceremony
was performed by the Rev. a. D. Page,
pastor of the Advent Church, at Colby
vile. They were attended by Miss Carrie
Woodward. sister of the bride, and Henry
Batchelder of st. Johnsbury. brother of
the groom. The bride was attired in
white wolfe and carried a shower bouquet
OF white roses. while the bridesmaid car
ried pink roses. The house was decorat-
ed In fern. asparagus, hydrangeas car
nations and autumn leaves Following
the ceremony a wedding luncheon was
served. There was a large number Of
presents as we'll as beautiful pieces Of
linen at the shower few DAYS ago
They left on an automobile trip. parts
of which will be spent at the home Of
Mr.. Batchelder's uncle. Charles Davis.
in Hardwick, whose wife was Miss Flor
ence Haines Of this town. After their
return. they will reside upon Loomis
Hill. where the groom recently purchased
n
ding We're Mrs. Hattie Edwards and sons
faul and Wilbur Of Montpelier: Mrs
Matte Barnes of Windsor; Mr.. and
MIS- Merton Davis and daughter, Ellen
and Mr.. and Mrs Charles Davis OF Hard.
wick.
The little daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs Bert Ayers has been
taken to the Mary Fletcher hospital
IN burlington Tor an operation for
appendicitis.-Mrs Clara Parsons is
supplying IN the school taught by
Mrs Ernest Newcomb. Mrs New
comb Is improving.--Mrs.L L. r. Foster,
VINO had shock Friday evening re-
mains In an unconscious state at the
nome OF her son. DR.. f. ]. Foster, at
waterbury Center.-The reception of
the HSpatia club at the home of
MIS- W. II. p. Perry Friday afternoon
was delightful affair. The rooms
were decorated with flags and flowers
In the receiving line We're the new MEM
bers with the president OF the State Fed.
GRAFTON or Womens clubs. Mrs, Robert f.
Smith of White River Junction. Music
was furnished by Mrs. V. L. Perkin, and
piano solos were rendered by Mrs. Dewey
Graves of Chattanooga. Tenn. Mrs. Smith
gave an Interesting address on the work
OF the different departments of club work.
refreshments were served.-Saturday was
n DAY or surprises for Miss Annie Dorothy
rainier, who was at home from Lyndon
institute. The first in the morning was
the arrival of Miss Marion Rickert Of
Barre TO be an over-S,rlday guest The
dhner party at noon she knew WAS family
Planned. Later in the afternoon, men,
pers or the orchestra arrived, soloists and
readers, who had been in entertainments
with Miss Palmer. These We're entertain
ed Tor tea. In the evening about SO MEM
bers or Dillingham; Grange marched into
the house while the orchestra was play
ing The evening passed pleasantly with
music by Euzzells orchestra. vocal solos
by MISS Kathleen lie Barron. the present.
ing OF the Nutting picture, "Mending."
oy superintendent Norman Frost in be-
halt or the grange. Refreshments were
served and college and old-time songs
sung MISS Palmer received many other
sii's' cards and good wishes on her 18th
pirthday Others to assist in the festivi-
Ties OF the day were her uncle and aunt,
MI and Mrs. A. c. Huntley of Bolton
MI ana Mrs James Perley Boyce of Fay
SION were In town Monday.-The sales of
registered stock at Hinterland farm Sat
ury drew go people Twenty-three head
OF STOCK was sold. bringing an aggregate
of s3.2325O
me orange and school fair held at
pu*pury Corners Tuesday was a great
success large number attending, The
exhibits were very good and created
'h"ch enthusiasm for next year The only
ura"-ps'k was the lack of room, about
'o pe'hg turned away from the after
"oo" program In the school-room. Cash
prizes were given to the children. the
WINTERS being as follows; Corn, first. j.
Nr"ssett Shonio, Robert Donovan. Cecil
uoouheart; second. f. IIuatley Palmer;
'h'ro' 'hhton Griffith; beets, first, Harvey
MORSE second, George Donovan; third,
hari Graves; citron, first. Earl Graves;
piaeK radishes. first, Gordon Merchant;
carrots first. Earl Graves; summer
squash, first, Cecil Goodheart; second.