Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-01-06
ESSEX JUNCTION.

Tho golden wedding of DR.. and hIrs.
I'eriin of Essex Junction was celebrated
at the home of their daughter Mrs. f.
-. Williams, in Stamford Conn. January
. Dr. Chester NJ. Ferrin and Marion L.
Benedict We're married at Hinesburg
January 2. 1866, by the Rev. G. Il. Ferrin
brother of the groom, and went inme-
diatelv to st. Johnsbury, where the doc
tor had been in practice for few months
and where they resided until June. 1872
when they moved to Essex Junction.
Both united with the congregational
Church of Iiinesburc in 1859. of which
they both have been helpful members.
Six children have been born to them,
four of whom are now living: Caroene
r.. who resides with her parents; Carlisle
F., who is a. physician at New London.
Conn. Lena F., wife OF f.. -. Williams,
of Stamford. Conn. and Bertha, wife OF
w. w. Graves of Stamford Dr. c. NJ
F'errin was born in Holland. Vt. Septem-
Der o. 1887 He received his education
at the academies at Derby and Hines
burg, and was graduated from the
medical department of the University OF
Vermont June. 1865 He began the study
of medicine in April. 1851, and enlisted as
Volunteers. In November Of that year
and during his three years service he
acted as hospital steward, the last year
in the division hospital He has served
As secretary of the Eighth regimental
reunion continuously since its organiza-
ton in 1869. lie has served as department
commander for the department of Ner-
mont, c. A. r.. and commander of his
post for several years. Dr. Ferrin has
been much interested in the schools of
his town and has served on different
school committees and for several years
was town superintendent. lie has been
a member Of the State Medical society,
in which he has held several offices. lie
served one OF the State commissioners
Of insane for L. years. He has served
for many years on the visiting board OF
the Mary Fletcher hospital and on the
medical staff al the Fanny Allen hos
pital and teacher OF obstetrics to the
school of nurses at the Fanny Allen hos
pital. Those present at the celebration
were the son, Dr. G. f. Ferrin, and wife
the two daughters and their husbands,
their daughter, Caroene, two grandsons
and two granddaughters. Numerous cards
letters and kilograms of congratulation
were received from friends in Vermont
and elsewhere, and many neighbors and
friends of the Graves and Williams fam
lilies called to add their congratulations
dinner was served, the decorations
being in color scheme OF yellow and gold.
Among the many gifts to the bride and
groom was large purse Of gold coin,
spoons, books, flowers and other ap-
propriate remembrances
Mr.. Orvis and family Of Bristol have
rented the house OF o. s Nichols on Pros
pect street. recently vacated by A L.
Lonergan. and will come here about Jam
uary II.
A. f. Read, who suffered a shock last
week. continues to improve slowly.
Mrs IT, B. Hall is confined to the hous,
by illness
Miss Annis. Baldwin, who has been con-
fined TO the house by Illness for several
days, is improving.
Miss Anna Fletcher Is confined TO the
house by Illness
Charles Tyler Is confined 70 the house
with grin