Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-07-12
FRANKLIN COUNTY
RICHFORD.

The last day of the Red Cross carnival
which was celebrated on July 4, will long
be remembered by the people Of Richford
and adjoining towns. Early in the morn
ing people began coming in to help and
enjoy the festivities which had been pre-
pared for the day. The parade was formed
at 1890 O'Clock and marched through the
principal streets. 1t consisted Of 43 decorat-
ed automobiles, floats and teams. The
line was headed by the marshals on horse
back, Charles Austin, Leroy Smith and
william Greene; then came eight people
dressed to represent the United States.
England, France and Canada. Others who
| marched in the parade were the boy
scouts, employees representing the Read
Manufacturing company uniformly
dressed in overalls and caps, employees Of
the Shortcomings company, uniformly
dressed the MINISTRIES. girls uniformly
dressed in overals and large straw hats
carrying hoes. representing gardeners
Campfire Girls, and others. The parade
was the best that has ever been given
| in town. as all responded to do their part
| in making the day a success. The honors
| awarded were as follows Manufactures
the Richford Manufacturing company,
first; the Shortcomings Co. second;
stores. Glenn F. Wilson. jeweler, first;
Richford Fruit store, second: w. H. Love-
| u. -.
Hurlbut. first; C. H. Aiken. second; E. X,
Shattuck. third; driving rigs, Mrs. w. s.
Woodwork. first; Mrs. C. NJ. Boright,
second Mrs. Stewart Simmons, third;
| farms. Monte Vista Farm, first; Island
| Farm. second: Red Cross floats. nurses
and doctors. first; work room. second:
ambulance. third. Honorable mention is
made of the postoffice float. Of the
Juvenile band. and of the horses and
mules belonging to Adds Combs of East
| Berkshire.
The Rev. and Mrs. William Perley of
East Stanbridge. Que. are visiting at the
| home of Mr.. and Mrs Robert McElroy-
Mrs. Joseph Lovelette is visiting at the
home of her sister, Mrs. John Blanchard.
at Stevens Mills.-Mr. and Mrs. E. w.
Gilpin and son, Roger visited in Newport
over Sunday.-Mr. and Mrs. ID. w. Nc
! Clelland and little daughter, Barbara,
have gone to Burlington for a few weeks
stay at the home of Mr.. McClelland's
mother.-Mrs Louise Whaley and daugh-
ter, Mildred, went to North Stratford,
n. H., Monday. where they will pass
few weeks stay at the summer home Of
the Rev. and Mrs. E. NJ. Fuller-Mr. and
Mrs. Clair Hopkins Of Omaha. Neb.. who
have been visiting at the home Of Mr..
Hopkins's parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Il. Fay
The following figures are the receipts
for the Red Cross carnival which was
held In this place July 2, 8 and 4: Receipts
| from Colonial theatre, SAT-: from lunch
room held in the fire station hall. S21l,W:
and from other sources. $90.45: total.
| 81, 1904: total expenses, SS56.02; leaving a
net balance of s79i.2 The people of Rich
ford wish through the columns of the
newspapers to thank the people of the
neighboring town and of the town of Rich
ford for their part in making the carnival
such success.
Mrs. Pruela Mudgett went to Everett,
Mass. Friday, where she expects to make
her home with her daughter. Mrs. Ste
phen Impey. She was accompanied by
her granddaughter. Miss Aura Mudgett,
who will visit in parts of Massachusetts be-
fore returning home-Dr. and Mrs Jerry
Hammond of Omaha, Neb., are visiting
In this place.-Mr and Mrs. Raymond
Pattee have gone to Maiden. Mass, where
they will visit at Mrs. Pattee's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Bethel.-Henry Elrick of
Boston and brother. Harold Elrick, Of
New York are visiting at the home of their
mother, Mrs w. b. Freer
Miss Lila Whipple of johnson is visit
ing at the home of Mrs. John Whitney
on Center street.-Miss Marjorie Marvin
has gone to Andover, Mass, to visit at
her aunt. Mrs. William B. Corliss.-Miss
Ruth Riley of Highgate Center was a
guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs l.. ID.
Seward during the past week.-T G.
Bashaw, head of the manual training de-
partment in Emporia, Kans,. high school,
and his brother. John Bashaw. Of Chicago,
employed as master mechanic by the In
ternational Harvester company, arrived
In this place last week, where they will
visit at the home of their sister, Mrs.
Albert Brooks,-Eugene L. Lawyer one
OF the proprietors of the DIR. Lawyer
Horse Remedy Co. OF this village was ON
the 3Oth of June adjudged bankrupt. His
disclosure revealed that he had 81 cents
In cash and S2,50S invested in real estate.
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