Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-27
HAPPENINGS IN VERMONT

suit of dark green broadcloth and vel
vet hat to match. They attempted to
escape, but were not quite successfui ana
received their full quote of "showering'
Both are we'll known in Waterbury, where
thew will make their home on their re-
turn. They received many useful and
beautiful gifts. Out of town guests were
Herbert Chapman of st. Adams, the
brides brother Mr. and Mrs. Orlo Doug
las of Stowe, Miss Lunetta Corliss of
swanton, Mr.. and Mrs. J. N. Miller of
Burlington and Mrs. Sidney Sabins of
Bolton.
The late william Deal, whose death
occurred on Friday, was born
In little frame house in Phillipsburg
December 4, 1888. the son of Peter and
Mary Hougler) Deal, his father being OF
Holland descent. He came from Canada
% years ago and since then has been
prominent figure in the village. For num-
Der of years he worked as a painter for
Henry Bryant, then followed a long time
FOR Alpha Anterior as cabinet maker. AS
q carpenter and contractor he has had n
hand in making or repairing many of the
buildings in town. He built the old hotel
also the first buildings of the Vermont
State hospital The home of c. c. Warren
and the Atkins home are also some Of his
work, while much inside work, some Of
that on the furniture of the Congrega-
tional Church bear tribute to his fine
workmanship, while much beautiful
cabinet work remains with his children. in
the home. A certain piece completed
would have made work for five genera
lions in one family and in many four
generations knew his ability. Sxty-one
years ago he married Asenath Marshall
who died last September. In poor health
at the time he gradually slipped away. He
was probably the Oldest member of Winoo-
Ski Lodge, No. 40, F. & A. NJ, under whose
auspices the burial services were held. the
funeral being at his late home Sunday
afternoon at two o'clock. Mr.. Deal is the
last Of family of 10 children. He is sur
vived by two children, Mrs Clark Roberts
of Montpelier and John Deal Of this town,
also six NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ex-
ercises at the Duxbury Corner school FRI
day afternoon were not only very good
each child having part, but also showed
thought for others in the little tree in the
corner upon which gifts, which the chill
dren had made, were placed for younger
ones in the community, who were special
guests Each visitor was also remembered
with a popcorn bag and each family of
children had calendar with a group pic
ture for their mother. The pupils had for
their part n Jack Horner pie and Christ
mas games finished very pleasant after
noon. Miss Henrietta KERN, teacher.-Miss
Marie Tomasi of the Duxbury school has
gone to her home in Barre for the holiday
recess.-The recital given by the pupils of
Miss Flora Boyce in the rooms of Mr.. and
AIRS. NJ. L. Thibault at the hospital annex
was a delightful affair. Six pupils were
excused. The following took part the
T@,
Ruth Stanley, Esther Stanley, Bernice
Reynolds, Ermina Bruce, Beatrice Ledoux,
Avis Turner. Errnina Miller. Mildred
Bigelow. Constance Ledoux, Helen Th-
bault, Ruth Moody. Dorothy Slayton and
Chester Moody and Richard Swasey. The
pupils were assisted by NJ. L. Thibault,
who rendered a vocal solo, Miss Boyce ac-
companying.-Saturday afternoon the
Crossett Hill school had exercises for
Christmas each one being we'll rendered.
Children in the neighborhod were remem-
bered. Out Of respect for food conserva-
ton the children were taught not to ex-
pect candy.-Christmas in the high and
graded schools was observed by sending
few weeks ago membranes to Perry
Aldrich, Leon Griffin and Paul Backus
who are in the service. School closed fol
two weeks. Principal Rheimher left for hit
home In Waterford, N. Y: Miss Walker
Tor Gardner. Me-; Miss Emma Lowe fo
Peru; Charles Penney also for Maine; Mis-
Prentiss in Johnson; Miss -.oomis in Bur
1ington; Miss Ethel Colby in Plainfield. ant
Miss Burke in Franklin Falls.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Stevens and
Fayette Stevens are at the home of Mr.
and Mrs A. G. Stevens for Christmas
A large gathering Of children took ad
vantage of the supper served by the
Federated Sunday school Friday night
Miss Belle Anderson Of the Burlington
schools Is with her mother, Mrs. Aida
Anderson, at the Center.-While many
new members are being received for the
Red Cross, the present membership is not
yet due for renewals. as the local or
ganization has been formed only few
months. The Red Cross service flags are
hanging in most Of the windows.
One of the largest family gatherings
Christmas day was that at the home OF
willis Morse on Perry hill when 81
gathered. among the number being Il
grandchildren. For 20 years members
or this family nave been. together
Among those in the party this year
were Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Graves and
family, of this town, Mr.. and Mrs Ell
mer Barrows and family, Mr.. and Mrs
Frank Morse and family and Mr. and
Mrs. Willis Barrows Of Stowe-Harry
town were guests OF Mr.. and Mrs Wal.
ter Irish Tuesday.-Carlyle Childs OF
Hartford. Conn.,, Is a guest of his moth.
er, Mrs. Albert Rattee. He was accom-.
panied by his brother, Roswell Childs
who lives with his aunt in Plymouth
Frank Morse of Springfield. Mass was
christmas guest of his parents, Mr.
ana MRS. Lewis Morse.-Irving Turner
who is employed at the Smith and
Wesson plant in Springfield Mass, is
guest of his parents. Mr.. and Mrs
Verne Turner.-Miss Agnes T. O'Con.
nor OF Lebanon. N. H., is a guest of he,
sister. Mrs. Annie Barry.-Jerome Harl
Is confined to the house by Illness
Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Smith had for Dime,
guests at their home on Randall avenue
Mr.. and Mrs. W. b. Clark, Mr.. and Mrs
y. r. Demeritt and Mr.. and Mrs. r. ]
knowlton.-Mss Nellie Kimball, who
teaches in the Swanton schools is 8
holiday guest Of her mother at the Bur
leigh house.