Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-22
W, worthington 8. reiford, Of

and a nephew, worthington 8. Telford. Of
Duluth, Mich.
One Of the largest real estate trans
actions which has been made in this
city for some time has just been con-
summated in the purchase from J. J..
Thompson of the American House
House annex. so-called, on North Main
street. by Charles e. Schoff and Nelson
Goodspeed, and the purchase by J. Il.
Butler of Mr.. Thompson's two stores
on Lake street under the American
House at II and Is Lake street. The
American House annex, which adjoins
the Franklin County Savings Bank &
Trust company, is considered one Of
the most substantial blocks in town.
The new owners will take possession
January 1, 1918. They have not an
nounced their plans for the future use
of the building.
The Rev. 8. w. Anthony. pastor Of the
First Congregational Church, left the
city Monday for Springfield, Mass, to
take the special four weeks Young Mems
Christian association training course for
selective candidates for service, after
which he will be subject to call for serv-
ice. He will probably have q few months
experience In training camps in this
country and then 60 overseas for work.
No definite arrangements have been made
yet regarding supplying the pulpit Of the
church, but next Sunday the Rev. W. H.
Warmer. ID. d.. of Montreal will preach.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry w. Hatch Of North
Main street have announced the marriage
Of their daughter. Miss Eleanor w.
Hatch, to Joseph Driver Of Boston. The
marriage took place in the First Church,
Boston, November 8, the Rev. DR.. Max
we'll officiating. Mr.. and Mrs. Driver will
make their home In Detroit, Mich.
Frank c. Boynton Of South Main street,
aged 65 years, was found dead In the
Central Vermont railway yard Tuesday
morning about nine o'clock. He went
out of the shop. where he was working,
to get some oil and his body was found
few minutes later. DR.. w. B. Arnold,
city health officer, was summoned and
gave permission for the removal of the
body, which was taken to w. A. McLen-
mans undertaking parlors on North Main
street. The cause Of death was cerebral
hemorrhage. Mr.. Boynton was born in
Essex July 6. 1862. He had made his
home in st. Adams since he was seven
years old. He is survived by one son.
Lawrence H. Boynton of Washington,
D. c.. and one brother. Gates r. Boyn-
ton of Lincoln avenue. His wife died
four years ago. He was a member of
the New England Order Of Protection and
Uniform Rank, No. .. Knights Of Pythias.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. c. Mehan of
Prince Rupert, Il. c., formerly of this
city. are guests Of Mrs. Mehans niece,
Mrs. J. A. Chamberlain. Mr.. Mehan.
who at one time was assistant train mas
ter and station master for the Central
Vermont Railway company In this city.
is now general superintendent of the
Grand Trunk Pacific Railway company.
on what is known as the mountain di-
vision extending between Edmonton.
Alberta and Prince Rupert. He was in
Prince Rupert during the construction of
the line. This is Mr.. and Mrs. Mchan's
first visit East in ten years. They ex-
pect to remain in this city and vicinity
for several weeks. They will visit rela-
tives in New Haven. Conn.,. and West
Virginia before they return home.
Miss Jane Lydia Edison, a daughter of
Mrs. George f. Edison Of Upper Weldon
street. and Frank l.. Purrier of North
Main street were married Monday eve
ming by the Rev. s. w. Anthony, pastor
Of the First Congregational Church. Mr..
and Mrs. Purrier have gone on a trip
to Concord, N. H.. and Boston. On their
return they will make their home at 20
Upper Weldon street.
Miss Fronia Trayah OF this city and
c. X. Turkey Of Northbridge. Mass.
were married at Holy Angels Church
Monday afternoon. the Rev. L. r. Des-
rochers performing the ceremony. A re-
ception was held at the home of the
bride. Mr.. and Mrs. Turkey left on train
No. that evening for Northbridge.
where they will make their home.
News has been received of the sudden
death Of Frank A. Hall Of Maiden, Mass,
formerly resident of this city for II
years.
The Rev. George F. Fortier. State
superintendent OF Universalist churches
left yesterday afternoon for Norris
Vile. where last evening he assisted
in the ordination of Frank A. Stock
we'll to the ministry of the Universalist
Church. Mr.. Fortier extended the
right hand Of fellowship for the State
convention. The Rev. H. H. Niles of
Lyndonville preached the sermon and
the Rev. ]. B. Reardon of Barre deliv-
cred the charge to pastor and people.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. A. Post have gone to
Crescent City. Fla. to spend the win
ter