Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-01-10

married Miss Marion Emerson to Wnom
was born one daughter, Arene, now a
girl of Is years. During the II years
he has been in town he has built UP an
extensive practice and established
reputation as a physician and surgeon
far above the average. His life was
characterized by q spirit Of open-heart-
ed good fellowship that won for MIN
host of friends. To many families
! in town his death comes as a personal
loss, his sympathy and helpful words
having cheered many sick rooms anu
endeared him to large circle oi
friends. He was an ardent lover pr the
rod and gun, and all that pertained TO
the out of doors, and his passing is
distinct loss to the community IN wnicn
he lived. The funeral will be held AT
Bethany Church Thursday afternoon al
one o'clock.
Rev. Joseph Hamilton. the Rev. 8. G.
sutton. and the Rev. Smith of Randolph
Center went to Bethel Tuesday to at
tend a preachers meeting held at the
Methodist Church.-Mr. and Mrs. II. w.
Tewksbury were summoned to Beverly,
Mass. Monday by the death OF Mrs
Tewk sbury's mother.-Mr and Mrs. j.
F. Lamson closed their house on South
Main street this week and left Monday
for wellesley and Boston. where they
expect to remain for time with Mrs
Lamson's sister, Mrs Flora French
Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Kezer and son, Frank
Kezer, of Rochester, after passing Sun
day with Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Fish, have
returned to their home.-Mr. and Mrs.
Judd of Stanford came Monday night,
called by the death of DIR. Rumrill.
Dr. C. j. Rumrill died at the sanitarium
Sunday night at u o'clock after a seri-
Gus illness Of two weeks. For weeks
previous to that he had been in poor
health and it seemed best to take the
chance Of an operation, which he did,
the first having been performed something
more than two weeks ago. Since then
he had two others, with no relief. DIR.
Rumrill had an extensive practice and
there are many families into which he
went as practitioner who were tenderly
attached to him. He had an enviable
profession and also was a successful
surgeon. He Is survived by his wife,
who was Marion Emerson. daughter Of
the late Il. F. Emerson, and one daughter,
Arene Rumrill, girl of Is.
Ferda p. Fish and Mrs. Cora
Rice. both of this place. were married
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Fish
Saturday evening, the latter couple cele-
brating that day as their Goth wedding
anniversary. The ceremony was per-
! formed by the Rev. Homer White at $3.50
in the evening. The ceremony was wit
messed by the 81 guests and relatives
present Mrs. Rice. the bride, was
gowned in white. The wedding march
was played by Wayne Hedges. violinist.
and Miss Blanche Sparhawk sang the
wedding hymn. Following the ceremony,
and at the conclusion of the program,
the couple left for Hartford, Conn.,, for
few weeks. The program given con-
sisted of music by those above mentioned
and a selection by Miss Beatrice Pinney.
| There was also remarks by F. A.
Kezer and his son.Frank Kezer, of
Rochester. Mrs. A. B. Fish, the bride of
60 years ago, also gave an original
poem, which was very enjoyable. Re-
freshments were served.
| Fern Rebekah Lodge will install officers
Tuesday evening. January Is. the deputy
president. Mrs. Freeman of Warren, be-
ing expected to offlciate. The regular
meeting was held Tuesday evening Of this
week and the yearly report announced
that there had been initiated during the
year q. and that three had been received
on cards, making a total membership OF
80. to date. Many additions to the equip
ment have been purchased during the
year. and jewels for all the past noble
grands bought and presented.-Charles
Wood. teacher Of music in the schools al
Springfield, VT, Is in town on a short bust
ness trip.
William Moulton of Boston, a Pullman
car conductor. who has been in town fol
a few days with his mother. Mrs. Anr
Moulton. who lives on the Highlands, lef
Wednesday for his home. His sister, Mrs
Benjamin Briggs Of Hartford, has also
been the guest Of her mother, Mrs Moul
ton. while visiting Mr.. Moulton and lef
for her home Wednesday.-J. NJ. Atwood
Is in a serious condition. and is not able
to last very long unless he improves
News has been received this week of thu
death of Mrs. Clark Kidder Of Rochester
Mrs. Kidder was the sister of the late
Mr. Lattimer, whose wife. Mrs. Ellen Lat
timer resides In town at the present time
Ronald Clark, who has formerly worked
for Roy Holman, and is now member O.
the u. 8. navy, Is seriously i'll here will
pneumonia, following the humps. Mr.
Clark came here for a short leave Of alb
sence and the next morning was taken Ill
developing pneumonia.-G. A. Osha ha
purchased Of B. F. Sargent his house OF
West street, known as the Huntington
place, and has already taken possession
Mr.. and Mrs. p. B. Daniels and daugh
ter, Annie May Daniels. left Wednesda!
for several days In Montpelier and Barre
RANDOLPH CENTER.
H. N. Rice, who has a residence here
and who went to Sebago Lake. Me-, las
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