Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-07


interests.
All Of the male help in the First Ma
tonal bank have been qualified for service
in the selective draft excepting A. G.
Eaton, cashier, who was a captain In the
Spanish american War. Those qualified
include Robert Edison, assistant cashier,
Raymond Cotton and Mr.. Heney.
The local board Of exemption sent out
notices Tuesday recalling all those who
have been disqualified and who were as
signed to selective service because of the
recent. change in orders that demands
re-examination Of all of the registrants
in those classes.
WATERBURY.
Mrs. David Keefe died at her home
on Union street at an early hour Satur-
day morning. Three and one-half years
ago Mrs. Keefe had a shock, from which
she seemed to recover in time, but had
another two weeks ago, from which she
only In part rallied. She was born IN
Ireland "a years ago last December rs.
Sixty-one years ago she was married
to Mr.. Keefe in Massachusetts. They
first came to Jonesville, but lived for 45
years on the Burleigh farm now owned
by the Keefe brothers. Six years ago
they bought and moved to their home
on Union street. The deceased as child
crossed the ocean twice, coming at first
to Newfoundland, then returning. came
to America at the age of 49, She Is sur
vived by her husband and three children.
James and John Keefe on the farm and
Miss Mary Keefe, who has remained In
the village home with them. There also
are five grandchildren. She was a faith
full member and attendant at st. An
drew's Church, from which place Of wor-
ship the funeral was held Monday morning
at ten o'clock.-The funeral of Mrs. Har-
vey Atkins was held at the home Of her
daughter. Mrs. l.. H. Smith, Sunday
afternoon at two o'clock. She was
born in Waterbury IS years ago, the
daughter Of Leonard and Mary Thayer)
Hart. She was married to Harvey Atkins
Of Duxbury and had lived in this village
came as a great shock, as she was i'll
only two or three days with pneumonia.
She is survived by her husband and one
daughter. Winnie, wife Of L. H. Smith;
also one grandchild. She also Is sur
vived by one sister. Mrs. George Joslyn.
Leon Wilkins. who has been confined
for ten days with a sore foot has re-
sumed his work for Wilbur Lowe.-The
burial Of the body OF c. B. Clark took
place in the village cemetery Friday
afternoon. the Rev. Verne L. Smith on
ciating. The bearers were c. G. Graves,
A. H. Smith, Orlo Ayers and B. z.
Wallace. Mr.. and Mrs. Clark resided for
many years on Randall street. For the
past few years he had been q resident
of Hardwick. He was born in STAFFORD
and first moved to Waterbury Center.
where he owned a mercantile business
a fol rtpo h,,of "a
Ladies' Missionary society Of the Con-
gregational Church met with Mrs. Mel.
son Vassar Wednesday afternoon.-Miss
Alice Tyndall Of Hyde Park, a teacher
in the junior-senior high school, rooms
at the home Of Mrs. w. F. Minard.-The
Norwich Glee club gave their usual con-
cert and another fine sum was netted
for the local Red Cross Friday, evening"
Arthur Vergin Of Concord spent the week.
end with his sister, Miss Leila Vergin,
at the Inn.-The local X. Of c. drive
came out triumphant. with 5000. People
from all sections have responded finely.
All captains and solicitors have been
busy through the time allotted Many
social events have occurred. beginning
with the delightful 'open house." given
by Mrs. William O'Brien. Knitting par
ties have been entertained by Mrs. Rob-
ert Eagan. Mrs. Thomas O'Neil. Mrs.
Julia Ryan, Miss Margaret ONeil, Mrs.
w. Il. Wasson Mrs. William O'Neil, Mrs.
e. r. Brisbin. Mrs. Blaine Wallace. Miss
Julia Hayes. Mrs. Augustus Turner, Mrs.
D. T. Harvey and Miss Olive Garrow.
Mrs. Annie Barry entertained 20 at a
musical when piano selections were rem
dered by Mrs. Blaine Wallace; vocal
solos. Miss Susie Manning: reading. Mrs.
w. ]. ONeil mandolin and piano, Miss
Manning and Mrs. Wallace. and vocal
solos by Mr.. Hutchinson. The rooms
were prettily decorated with flags and
the X. of c. emblem. Light refreshments
were served. A sleigh-ride was given by
Mrs. Harvey and Miss Julia Hayes. teams
being furnished by ID. l.. Harvey. Miss
Garrows party included IA girls one day
and IL boys the next day. the boys en-
Joying butternut crack. Their ages
ranged from six to II. These parties
Melted the local drive $44.70 Thursday
evening at ST. Andrews hall a fine musi-
cal program was given. consisting Of
violin solo, Mr.. Trombly. accompanied
by Miss Boyce; piano solo, Miss Ethel
Anair; tableaux and short play In charge
OF Mrs. O'Neil; piano duet, Miss Dewey
and Miss Boyce; two numbers by the
choir; vocal duet. Messrs. Magnus and
Thibault The hall was prettily decorated
IN the Stars and Stripes and X of C. ban
ners. A short talk was given by Father
Devoy.-Aunt Crete Coffrin, who is SO
years OF age and does all her work.
also Is caring for some pullets of the
Oregon strain. Of which she feels very
proud These ten In December and jan
uary gave her % dozen OF eggs, which she
sold for Sl6sO-The body Of Charles b.
Clark. former resident Of this place,
was brought here for burial Friday from
Hardwick.
The mid-week service Of the federated
churches will be held at the homo Of
Mrs. Elliott this evening. On Friday