Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-04

Lamoille county men ordered to leave for |
Aver, Mass. on October 3, was given q
neighborbood surprise Thursday evening.
when a large number of the neighbors and
friends, with Superintendent G. d. Howe,
and several teachers from Morrisville. met
at the Delano schoolhouse, where the
young man was invited. The affair. In
charge of John l.. Jones, proved to be a
complete surprise. Superintendent Howe
made a speech, and was followed by re-
marks by nearly every one present., the
exercises including the singing Of patriotic
songs At the close of the exercises, Mr..
Howe, in behalf of the neighbors present,
and many Morrisville friends, presented
Mr.. Delano with a wrist watch. "a shaving
set and n purse Of money. Mr.. Delano ac-
ccpted the gifts in a few worde, express
ing his thanks, and appreciation for the
kindness and thoughtfulness Of his
friends. The Uplift club, which has affili-
ated itself with the Gilmore Red Cross,
has fitted out Mr.. Delano with everything
for his comfort: the same has been given
to all Lamoille county boys, who have
gone into service. TIL party adjuorned
to the Delano farm house, whore refresf-
ments were served.-A pretty horne we'd
ding occurred at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. jefferson Churchill September 26 Mt
three o'clock, when their daughter, Miss
Elizabeth JAM Churchill. was united in
marriage to Silas Albert Stebblns of
Stowe. the Rev. w. T. Best, pastor of the
Methodist Church Of Morrisville, off,
ciating. The bride was gowned In
a dress of crepe de chine, trimmed with
cut steel beads. Her travelling suit was
of navy blue. with a purple hat. The
couple entered the parlor for the cere-
mony, to the strains of the Lohengrin
march, played by n sister of the bride,
Mrs. Edwin Churchill. After the ceremony
refreshments were served and then the
couple left by automobile for q two weeks
trip. The bride is we'll known in this
vicinity and highly respected. She was a
former student of Peoples Academy in
the class of 1913. and is a member of the
local Eastern Star. in which order she
has held office. The groom is one of
Stoves most popular and estimable young
men and is especially well known among
the business men of this community, as
he is at present engaged In the meat
business at Stowe. He has attended the
public schools, both in Stowe and Norris
town, and is a member of the Masonic
order Of Stowe.-C. l.. Corliss of Coats,
kans., who has for nine years shipped
from this section young stock to his
Kansas home. has been here for a few
days and in that time purchased 125 head
of Jersey calves and yearlings.-The an
nual meeting of the Red Cross. and cleo
ton Of officers. will take place at the Red
Cross rooms Friday. october 6. The local
Red Cross shipped last week: Eight
sweaters, "a mufflers, 8 pairs of wristlets,
40 pairs of stockings, which with a former
shipment Of 4 mufflers, s pairs of wristlets
and AZ pairs of stockings, equip our en-
listed and drafted boys.
Fred w MOiIld had "a close ca1l from
a serious accident Sunday while on the
trail leading from Beaver Meadow to the
Long Trail, accompanied by his son,
Charles Mould. Mr.. Mould slipped on a
rock, dropping a shotgun which he car
ried. and as he made a grab for the
gun it was discharged. The charge of
shot graZed his left hand. a number of
the shot entering his hand. Mr.. Mould
and son hurried back to the camp and
dressed the wound as best they could,
| and Monday morning Mr.. Mould went to
Burlington to have the hand dressed at
I the Mary Fletcher hospital, intending to
have the X-ray used to locate the shot in
the hand.-Mr. and Mrs. Peter Reed and
son, Alexander, and Mr.. and Mrs. James
Watson of Barre were guests Saturday
n Sunday Of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Howie.-Mrs. Hilmer King Of Waltham,
Mass, came Monday to visit Mr.. and
Mrs. Truman Sweetser and other friends.
Miss Mary Taylor, who has been assist
Ing in the millinery store OF Mrs. Stella
Fulsom. returned to st. Johnsbury Satur-
day night. Miss Doris Graves. who has
been enjoying a vacation. resumed her
position in the Fulsom store Monday
Elmo Moulton of Whitefield. N. H.. re-
turned home Monday after visiting Nor
risville friends.-Miss Winifred Bedell
passed Sunday with friends in Burling-
ton.-William Best, assistant paymaster,
U. s. N, arrived here from Washington,
d. c., Monday for a short stay with his
parents. the Rev. and Mrs. w. r. Best
Mrs. Foster Andrews went to johnson
Saturday evening for a few days.-Mrs.
George Scribbins went to Johnson Satur-
day evening.-Mrs. Il. V. Henderson of
st. Johnsbury came Saturday to visit her
sister. Mrs. Lawrence CoX.-Miss liza Hoyt
Of johnson passed Sunday with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. b. G. Hoyt.-Mr. and
Mrs. q. f. Stone passed Sunday and
Monday in Burlington, guests Of their
daughter. Mrs. A. b. Stearns. Mrs Hat
tie Slayton returned Saturday evening
from n stay of three weeks in Boston
Melrose and Brlghton.-Mrs. Joseph
Thorret Of Brooklyn. N. Y, came Sat
urday evening to visit Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
]. Thorret.-Mrs William O'Connell of
st. Adams was a guest over Sunday Of
her brother, George Bates.-Edwin Van
cor, who has been employed at Sheldon
Springs, came Saturday evening to visit
his mother. Mrs. F.. IT. Vancor.-Rosco
Herrick. who has passed some weeks
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. C. H..
Herrick, left Saturday evening on his
return to Auburndale. Mass.-William
Stewart of East Hardwick came Saturday
evening, passing Sunday in visiting his
mother. Mrs. Benjsmi Stewart, his SIS
ter. Mrs. S. l.. Ring, and brother, Fred
Stewart.-Charles Havener and Neal
Brainard. medical corps. stationed at
Haverhili. Mass, were guests over Sun
day Of Mr.. and Mrs. r. c.. Cheney.
Mrs. Anna Willborg went Tuesday to
New York to be present at the marriage
of her daughter. Miss Jessie WillborG. and
Stewart Floyd of Parkville Center. l.. l.
Miss Willborg has been associated with
the American Society Of Mechanical En-
gineers. which comes under the govern.
ment, for about a year. working in every
department from the stenographic to ac.
counting. and during the representatives
absence on her vacation, filled the pur.
chasing agents place. For the past eighl
months she has had full charge of the
Journal subscription department. Mr.
Floyd IL the outside superintendent of one
of the largest bronze concerns in the
United States. Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd will
reside In Jaimaica l.. 1.-The following
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