Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-03

nesday for the present-The Rev. Charles |
Waite Of Essex Junction preached Sun
day in the absence OF the Rev. F. B. |
1yde.--A promenade was given at the
schooIhouse Tuesday nght-Mothers' day
will be observed by special services May g.
ELMORE.
Henry Martin has returned home from
q successful fishing trip in Swanton.-
Mrs. Martin Spaulding was called to Rut-
land the first of last week by the illness
Of her brother, Mr. Wood.-Miss Bernice
st. Jock and Clarence Gravlin of Lowell
are visiting at II. A. Gravlins .-Mr. and
Mrs Delbert Stanley spent the weekend
In Observation-Disclosures in town received
word Monday of the death Of Mr.. Wood
Of Rutland. Mr.. Wood was Mrs. Martin
Spaulding's brother.-Lucien Campagna is
working for L. F.. Senesac Of Morrisvile
MORRISVILLE.
The patriotic mass meeting held Sunday
afternoon was largely attended, 1000 peo-
pie estimated to have attended the meet.
ing at the town hall and an overflow
meeting held in the Congregational
Church. both places being packed The
several speakers addressed both audi
ences. A parade of several streets was
InaO6, Inen returning 10 tIle fSdnOdll inc
speakers were escorted to the town hall.
The line was headed by the Morrisville
Military band. followed by Lamoille Com
mandery in uniform. IS in number. vet
Grams of tho Civil War, S. of W Auxiliary.
w. r. c.. Woodmen in uniform, Red
Gross. IS in number. pastors. boy scouts
and their drum corps. and Camp Fire
Girls. The speakers were Governor Ora
ham, Lieut.. Governor Hulburd. the Hon.
George NJ. Powers. Mrs. G. NJ. Powers,
Supt. c. d. Howe and the Rev. Mr.. Post
of Biddeford, Me. The Hon. F. G. Fleet
wood acted as chairman of the meeting
at the town hall. where the following
program was carried out: Music by the
band; invocation by the Rev. w. T. Best;
'Star Spangled Banner" by large chorus;
Introductory remarks by Mr.. Fleetwood;
address by Governor Graham; address on
the work of the Red Cross by Mrs. Pow
ers; song, Mrs. lila Niles Jackson: adj
dress, Lieut.. Gov. r. w. Hulburd: re-
marks by the Rev. Mr.. Post; "Our Bright
Flag by chorus; address on School
Work" by Supt. C. D. Howe: address.
Justice G. NJ Powers; America" sung
by chorus and audience; benediction by
the Rev. ]. ]. Bennett.-The Rev. G. F..
Fortier of St. Albans preached at the
Universalist Church Sunday.-Harold
Badger went Monday to Winthrop, Mass.
to enlist. if accepted, in the coast artl-
1ery.-Harry Paine went Monday to Lam
caster, Mass, to enlist in the LIST motor
cycle company of Newton.-George
BADGER. who has been employed at North
Arson. Me-. since September. returned
home Saturday evening. having completed
the Job of construction work with which
he has been engaged.-AIr. and Mrs. Wal
ter Churchill and daughter. Miss Marion
wi n IA m ad Mt yoJ
home Saturday evening.-Miss Caroline
Stewart has returned from Burlington and
is passing two weeks with her father
John Stewart.-Mrs. Ofe Greene spent
Sunday in Hardwick. guest of her step.
daughter. Mrs. Duncan McDonald.-M
and Mrs. G. c. Gage of Trail. B. c., are
visiting the latter's parents. Mr. and
Mrs. L. B. Boynton. Mr.. and Mrs. Gage
will remain through the month of May
w. J. O'Neil has visited friends here
for few days and removed his household
goods to Littleton. N. H.. Monday
Miss Tia Hoyt of Johnson passed Sunda,
with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. B. C
Hoyt.-Mr. and Mrs. Everett Hollis O.
Wolfboro. N. H.. have visited the latter.
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Abbott Amsdon
and other relatives for a week. Mr.. Hol
lis returning Monday. Mrs. Hollis will
remain for longer time.
Messrs. King and wilkins took posses
sion Monday OF the hair dressing ant
billiard rooms which they have leased O
Joseph Roy.-Miss Flora Tuliper of Hard
wick has been a guest for three days o
her mother. Mrs. Jane Tulper-;Miss Der
nice Baldwin OF Wells River Is visiting
her uncles and aunts, Mr.. and Mrs. A. j
Smith and Mr.. and Mrs. G.. W. Brown
! John Miles. who has lived alone since tn
int No iE "a e
{, Ellen Miles. was found in an unconsciou
4, condition Tuesday morning and 1t is sup
/, posed he had suffered a shock as he wa
I, out on the street Monday His condition
4 II considered as serious. Sword was re
I sceived here Tuesday announcing the deaf
I OF j. Monroe Greene at Rutland. MI
\ Greene was a former Morrisville resident
/ a son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Greene
!. and at one time was engaged In the bak
\ cry business here's. f.. Stevens, who for
!, merly conducted the s and Decent store
!! and after selling out the business. wen
!. TO Worcester, Mass, to open a store
I has sold his business there and gone t
!, Franklin, N. H.. where he IL engaged !
\ business.-Miss Rena May Ober has re
Il turned from the Mary Fletcher hospita
where she underwent an operation on he
Charles Blake, who has pass
q Bryant. left Tuesday for South Royalto
for q visit Of several days with her si'
ter. Mrs. Abbie Spaulding, and Saturda
81 will return to her home in Concord. n.
Mrs. Jane Tuliper moved Tuesday
. johnson. where she will reside.
~ WATERVJLLE.
d.. The Cemetery association will meet q
q the town hall Friday.-Rome Bennett hs
n. moved into Mr. Hairs house in the vi
4, per village.-Mrs. Lee Tillotson of Mo-
q, risville Is the guest OF Mrs. w. p Smili
1.-THE Rev. Walter Cook preached at ii
,o Union Church Sunday. He left with h
tifamily Monday for his new passionate
q Holland.-Drias Barnes Is visiting
Montgomery.-Miss la Mcfarland is
) homo from ]. H. 8. on account OF III
.Htsyes.-Ths Rev. Mr.. Harris Is expecte
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