The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-05-19

Mrs Aurelia Girouard died at her
daughters home Friday morning after
a long illness, Up to the first OF Janu-
airy she had been able to get around
without help, but since then had been
a helpless invalid She was Ga years,
10 months and days old and had
lived here the greater part Of her life
She was the widow OF Charles Girou-
ard who died few years ago. She is
survived by her daughter, Mrs Frank
Trip, with whom she was living, al
son, Charles, and five grandchildren.
Burial was Sunday afternoon from st
Joachinis church and 'interment in the
family lot in the village cemetery.
The body of Charles Laneur former.
" of this town, lately OF North Adams,
who died suddenly at the home OF his
son. Archie whom he was visiting in
Chester Mass, was taken here for
burial Friday lnterment was in the
family lot in the village cemetery and
Father c. I'll. DelnOtaro performed the
burial ceremonies. He is survived by
his widow. several grown children and
three brothers. Those who attended
the funeral here were his two daught-
ers OF North Adams, his son, Archie of
| Chester. brother Arsene of Wmchen-
don and Philip Of this place.
0. r. Lord is very i'll with dropsy Of
the heart at the home OF Henry Stat
ford Last Wednesday DR.. +. D. Stat
| ford Of North Adams was here for con
sultation over him with Dr. Walsh of
this place and pronounced him in
very critical condition His daughter.
Mrs. Leila Blanchard OF Springfield is
taking care of him. Monday he was
so very weak they believed he
wouldn't live, but a few hours, but
seemed to rally Tuesday and felt much
better It is hoped by his many
friends that he will recover.
A party was held at the home of
| Isidore Morrier Thursday evening in
| honor Of his wife, Mrs. c. A. Barber,
Miss Matilda Lafranois and Miss Alta
Wheeler whose birthdays all occur on
that same day. An enormous cake had
been made for the four of them caus-
ing much merriment Henry Berard
provided violin music for dancing in
which everyone joined. Refresh.
ments were served.
Mrs. Eva Bowler was agreeably sur
prised at her home Tuesday evening
| by a few relatives and friends in honor
of her birthday. Card games and 9th.
err amusements were enjoyed and vocal
selections were rendered Refresh
ments were served and the hostess re.
ceiyed a number Of pretty and useful
presents
The campaign hasn't closed yet.
Just slowed up to get it's second wind.
There will be a mass meeting In the
town hail. Saturday evening, May Goth,
at eight O'Clock It Is expected every.
| one interested in any or all the i'm.
proyements suggested by W. W. Bart.
| lett will be on hand to voice his or her
| sentiments.
The Grange gave dance in the |.
o. o. f. hall Friday evening which
was very well attended. A number
came from Nottingham and Monroe
Bridge and Music was furnished by a
few pieces of the town band
Mr.. and Mrs. Myron j. Pike, son
Harry, Mrs. J. o. Carpenter and daugh
ter. Edna. motored to Mechanicvlle
Sunday and were the guests Of MIR, and
Mrs Allie Pike
The Ladies' Aid served their regular
supper i'm the yestry of the Baptist
church Thursday afternoon and even.
| ing.
Miss Fannie Berard has finished
working for Mrs Fred Nellman and
staying at her home In South Reads.
boro.
A flying substance lodged itself into
H. IL, Crosier's left eyeball last week