Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-03-28

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Of the county was five persons and this
was the only county that filled it's quota
before the time limit expired. The boys
have been delayed in going because of
illness In Barre. One extra man was
taken so that IL any county quota was not
filled or any man was rejected on exami-
nation the extra Washington county man
would fill the vacancy in the State quota.
Those going were Harry d. Holt. Barre;
Joseph Augustoni and H. E. Duckett,
Montpelier; Charles Canerdy and Craw-
ford Maxwell. Waterbury, and II. p. May,
Waterbury Center.
The marriage Of Miss Esther Velma
Cheney. daughter Of Mrs. Eugene Smith
to Henry 8. Cotton Of this city took place
at eight o'clock Wednesday morning at the
Bethany parsonage the Rev. 8. #. Blom-
field officiating. They were attended by
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Smith. The bride
was gowned in georgette crepe Of gray,
while the maid wore tan colored gown
Of the same material. The bride is em-
ployed In the office Of he Vermont Free
public library commission while the groom
Is q teller in the First National bank.
They have gone for a wedding trip. But
few Of their friends were aware that the
marriage was to occur at this time. some
of whom were at the station and were sur
prised to learn Of the marriage.
Miss Maude Moore. many years employ
ed In the office of the National Life In
surance company. died at her home on
Elm street Wednesday morning after O.
short illness following an operation at
Heaton hospital Saturday. She was ma
tive of Topsham, whore she was born IS
years ago. n daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Moore. both of whom are deceased.
| She was a popular young woman In the
city, a member Of the Daughters OF the
American Revolution. The funeral will be
held shortly after noon Thursday that the
body may be taken to Groton In the after
noon for burial in the family lot.
WATERBURY.
| Mrs. Sarah F. Davis, widow of Edgar
Davis, died March 20 at her home
in Colbyville. Mrs. Davis death was a
great surprise. Sarah Fidelia Brigham
was born in Waitsfield in February, 1853,
the daughter of Elder Leander and
Lorraine Russ Brigham. She married
Edgar Davis and their home was most
| of the time in the Mad River Valley
until about II years ago they moved to
Waterbury; Mr.. Davis dying a few years
ago. She Is survived by her aged mother.
who lived with her. She also Is survived
by three children, Merton Davis of
Arundel. Province Of Quebec, Mrs. Ger
trude Grandfeld, widow Of Charles
Grandfeld Of Montpelier, and Irene, wife
of Walter johnson of this town; also
seven grandchildren. Three sisters also
survive, Mrs. Orlando Davis of Mont
pelier Mrs. William Collins of Lowell,
Mass, and Mrs. George Camp Of War
rem. The deceased was a member of the
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greatly missed from that parish as well
as in the neghborhood and among her
friends.
The death of Mrs. Caroline Foss, widow
Of Jacob Foss. occurred at her home or
Main street Friday afternoon. Although
having brghts disease for some time
, she would not give up and was dressed
the day preceding her death. Mrs. Foss
had been a lifelong resident of this vi
, cinity and many of the younger genera
, ton remember her kindness and thought
fulness. Caroline Strong was born II
Duxbury March 2, 1888. the daughter o.
Aaron and Asenath Phelps) Strong
married Jacob Foss who died q year,
, ago next month. Most Of their married
. life was spent in Duxbury. living wher'
Z she was born. Butler place. later cominl
to the Dillon farm and then to Duxbur.
Corner, where Mr.. Foss died. About /
years ago she bought her home where re
Z Gently her granddaughter and husband
4 Mr.. and Mrs. George Rowland. hav
: come to live. The deceased had five chill
4 dren, two of whom survive. Edison
|. Foss of this town and Anna, wife Of Muir
: ray Donaldson of North Hero. Their
d are also eight grandchildren, two o
t whom. daughters of Blanchard Mont
gomery, are in Colorado and Californis
|, There are also seven grandchildren. TIL
:, funeral was held at her late home a
!. twelve o'clock Monday with burial i
: South Duxbury cemetery.
= The funeral of Mrs. Caroline Eos
@ was held at her late home Monda
afternoon, the Rev. Lewis Carson Q
Montpelier officiating. The vocal solo
" when God Puts Out the Light" an
:, Shall l Be Forgotten" were rendere
= by E. G. Miller. Mrs. Palmer accompany
ing. Burial was in the cemetery q
South Duxbury. the bearers being E. +
- Foss, Murray Donaldson, George How
land, Howard Ennis, Harold Ennis an
Michael Maloney.-The Armenian-Syria
relief meeting at the opera house Sun
: day evening was we'll attended. E. /
Campbell, chairman for Waterbur!
l. presided. and introduced the Re-
X Charles X. Tracey Of Richmond. VIII
IS Of the people and customs and the nee
y Of the work. Remarks were also mad
d by the Rev. A. d. Cage and the Re-
Verne L. Smith. Good music was fuI
n nished by Earl Twombly, violin; Ray
|. mond Buzzell, cello. and Mrs. Paine
# piano.
o Peter Barbera has received a lette
d from his father saying his brothe
I. Antonio Barbera, had been taken pris
"a oner by the Germans at Langensalz,
e Germany. Mr.. Barbera has been In tn
"a Italian army.-Charles Canerdy ar
,r Homer p. May were among those VIII
70 left Thursday for Kelley Field. Texa
n for carpenter work.-W II. Sleeper
~ Essex Junction has been called here
:. the serious condition of his father. Jam,
- Slceper.-The Red Cross sends out
~ call for used clothing for the stricke
- population of Belgium and northel
~ France. Mrs. C. A. Perry is In chart
70 OF the shipping. Clothing may be lie
70 at the Record office or at the home
m Mrs. j. w. Moody on Union street ar
re- at the Center with Mrs. Walter Aver
"a The u. s. civil service commission wi
" hold a competitive examination in tow
lie April 10 for the position of clerk In Il
e. local postofllcc. Applicants must be cit
he zens. must have reached their 18th brit
ly day, but not their 45th. Male applican
On must weigh at least 125 pounds and mu
to measure not less than five feet. TO-
II inches.
Id letter received from Private En-
H. Graves by his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.