Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-16
Rutland County.
BRANDON

BRANDON
A large amount Of damage was done,
mostly in the farming district about
Brandon, by the wind and thunder storm
Friday afternoon. On the Pittsford road
there were five different silos blown down,
several trees were blown across the road
at different places and II was necessary
Tor automobiles to detour at different
points along the State road between
Brandon and Rutland. The telephone and
telegraph service was somewhat inter-
ruptcd.-Mrs. Myrtle Williams went Satur-
day to Rutland, where she will visit
friends for few days, before going to
Massachusetts,. where she has position.
She was accompanied by her mother, Mrs.
Minnie Atwood, who will remain in Rut-
land for few days.-Edward Prediger,
who has been visiting his brother, Harry,
for few days. has returned to his home
In Pittsfield, Nass.-The Susan @. Camp
bell place on High street was sold at
public auction last Saturday afternoon to
Frank w. Williams for $1,000. The house,
hold goods were also sold and brought
good price.-Miss Bertha NJ. Shaw of Bos-
ton Is visiting her sister. Mrs. r. e.
Kinsley, for few days.-F. L. Smith,
e. II. Button and Eugene Goshen spent
Sunday at their camp, kings 1nn," at
High pond.-W. A. Atwell Is moving his
family here from Middlebury to his place
on Grove street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank NJ. wheiden.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. L. Whelden Of Lud-
low and Lieutenant II. G. Whelden,
who is stationed at Sandy Hook, in
the ordnance department, passed last
Sunday at the home OF their bro
Their. James H. Whclden.--Mrs. James
H. Cross. who has been spending two
weeks here, returned Monday to Green
field, Mass, where Mr.. Cross Is en-
ployed.-Mrs. Mira A. Grover, widow of
N. L. Grover, who had been in failing
health for some time, died Sunday morn
ing at 4:30 o'clock at her home on Maple
street. She was Is years old. The
funeral was held at the house We'd
nesday afternoon at 1870 o'clock. Burial
was In the North Sudbury cemetery
Ray Thomas Of Camp Devens and Mrs.
Thomas Of Boston spent last Sunday with
relatives.-Road Commissioner Amos
Juckett has a gang Of men and teams
at work on the piece Of State road on
Conant square. The steam roller also
is at work on the road.
The people Of Brandon were deeply
shocked Saturday morning to hear Of
the death Of DR.. William Henry Wright.
For many years DR.. Wright has been
one Of the foremost citizens of the town
and was highly respected by all who
knew him. He returned from Kansas a
few weeks ago feeling more than usually
we'll. Friday he visited his farm in Sud-
bury and returning was stricken with
heart failure. He was found by the side
of the Creek road by an auto party and
they quickly carried him home. Ply
sicians were hurriedly summoned and the
| doctor was made an comfortable as pos
sible. Saturday morning the reports Of
his condition were more encouraging
until about $3.50 o'clock. when sudden
change for the worse resulted in his
death. William Henry Wright was the
son Of William p. and Mary Jane
Wright. He was born August IS. 1913.
in Shoreham. He married April 30, 1873,
Alma Esther. daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Theron Bush Smith Of Brandon. AS
young man be studied dentistry in Mid
dlebury and for 4s years was In the
active practise Of his profession. His in
terest In his work was very strong and
he will be remembered with gratitude
by large number Of young men whom
he encouraged and made proficient in
his profession. As a citizen he was pub
lic-spirited. serving his town in many
ways. on the school board, or represent
ing the town in the Legislature Of 1912
and the State Senate Of 1915 He was
ever active in promoting the welfare
Of his constituency. Or. Wright was one
OF the organizers Of the Cloudy County
Dank OF Concordia, Kans., and had served
as president and vice-presdent since its
organization. He was president of the
First National bank of Brandon and had
many financial and farming interests.
FOR many years he was an active men,
Der OF the Dunmore Hose company. His
Masonic Affiliations were with st. Pauls
Lodge. F. and A. NJ, Of Brandon, Farm
ers' Chapter. No. 0, r. A. NJ, and Mt.
Calvary Commandery Of Middlebury.
From young manhood he had been a
member of the Congregational Church,
serving as deacon and chairman Of the
prudential committee and interesting
himself In many branches Of the church g
I welfare. He was blessed with a sense
or humor and his manner was genial
and kindly. man Of sterling integrity.
he will be greatly missed by a large
circle Of friends. He is survived by his
wife, Alma f., and two sons, William
Theron Wright OF Concordia, Kans., and
Earl Smith Wright Of the Marble Savings
bank Of Rutland.
Miss Anna Center and Thomas Loner-
gan were married Wednesday May 8 al
nine o'clock at st. Mary's Church. The
ceremony was performed by the Rev. f.
f. Cray. The bride was attended by Miss
Mary Tennien and the best man was
Daniel Center. brother Of the BRIDE Fol.
lowing the ceremony wedding breakfast
was served at the home Of the BRIDES
mother. Mrs. Charles Center. The couple
left on an automobile trip to Massachu.
sets. The bride received many beautiful
presents. Mr.. and Mrs. Lonergan will
reside in Brandon.
There will be a big patriotic meeting al
the town hall Friday evening for the
purpose OF booming the Brandon wal
chest campaign. A parade will be formed
on Center srteet by Capt. Frank p. John
son. who will act as marshal. headed b,
the Brandon Concert band. In line will
be Company c. V. v. NJ, automobiles
school children and the different commit
tees Of the war chest campaign. After thu
parade there will be n meeting at the towr
hall. Several speakers from out Of towr
will be present and there will be motor
pictures shown which have been loaned
by the United States government and also
number Of slides which have beer
loaned. showing the terrible destruction
by the Germans of some of the grea
cathedrals. The parade will be formed
at 1880 oclock.-Company C. v. v. NJ. vii
meet for drill Friday evening. On Thurs
day. the 23rd, the company will hav,
practice at clay pigeon shooting. Captain
Walton OF Montpelier, State inspector O
rifle practice, will be present and Civ
instruction. On Sunday May %. the com
pany vii 60 to Rutland. where 1t will