Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-12
Rutland County
BRANDON

Mr. and Mre. George Cameron cele-
brated In a quiet way the 5Oth anniver-
sary Of their marriage Monday at their
home on Depot street. They were mar
ried in Rouses Point, y. Y. June Q, 1869.
Five children were born to them arAl
three are living Mrs. Carrie Brosseau
and George Cameron of this town and
Mrs. r. J. Lavaley of Rutland. A mass
OF thanksgiving was celebrated in the
morning and a dinner was served to the
children and grandchildren. Both Mr..
and Mrs. Cameron are in good health
and received rememberances of the
occasion. - Mrs. William Frear OF
Schenectady. y. Y, is spending a week
here with her sister, Mrs. c. A. June.
Miss Dottie Kidder went Monday 10
Lake Dunmore to spend a few days in
camp with friends.-Mr. and Mrs. Dwight
Pease of Burlington spent Saturday and
Sunday in town. guests of Mr.. and Mrs
F. H. Osborn.-The Misses Mae and
Kathryn Collins. who have been visit
ing their aunt, Mrs. p. Lynch. have re-
turned to Burlington.-Word has been
received Of the safe arrival at Camp
Merritt y. j.. of Leon Fellio. who has
been overseas for several months.-Dr
and Mrs J. S. Eastwood went Sunday
to Atlantic City, y. j.. where the doc.
tor will attend a meeting Of the Ameri-
can Medical association. which 10 being
held there.
Word has been received of the death
on June2 of Mrs. W. c. Bates of Law
renee Park. Bronxville, n. Y. Mrs. Bates
was formerly Miss Nellie Benoit of
this town. She was " years of age
and is survived by her mother Mrs.
Matte Benoit Of this town. several sis
tiers and brothers and three children.
Joseph B. Kelley, an old resident, died
at his home on Franklin street Wednes-
day evening Of last week. He
was 81 years old and is survived by one
son, George II. Kelley, of New York city
and two niecs. Mrs. George Lassor OF
Rutland and Mrs. Anna Thayer Huntley
of Providence. r. I, He had been in pool
health for some time. but only recently
was confined to his home. He died OF
heart trouble Mr.. Kelley was for many
years in the book and stationery business
and was for many years leader of the
old Brandon Cornet band. He was a very
active member Of c. j. Ormsbee Post No
Is. G. A. r., being a veteran of the Civil
War. The funeral was held at the house
at three O'Clock Friday afternoon,
Rev. G. A. Kerr. former pastor of the
Methodist Church, who has been Wis.
iting friends, returned Tuesday to
North Chatham. n. Y.-Mr. and Mrs
Arthur r. Butler of Beverly. Mass
are visiting at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. A. j. Ives.-George II. Kelley
who was called here by the death OF
his father. j. r. Kelley. returned Tues
day evening to New York city.-John
Hunter, who is employed at the saw
mill Of T. f. Kimberly, south of the
village, had his hand badly cut Tues
day morning. Hunter was carrying
lumber from the mill and in some man
ner slipped and his hand hit the slab
saw, being badly cut. He will lose at
least one fnger.-Charles l.. Elkins
acting pay clerk on the U. S. s. Dixie
is passing Today furlough with
his family here.-Principal Walker
of the West Rutland high school has
been engaged by the school board as
principal Of the local high school for
next year, to take the place of PrVp
Earl Tracey, who has resigned,-John
Turner Ia suffering fsom a fracture OF
his right arm, which he received when
cranking his automobile.
All members of Company c, V. V. NJ.
will meet at the armory this evening and
turn in all equipment belonging to the
State. Capt. John s. Buttles has received
orders to disband the company and each
man will receive his discharge. Company
C was organized when the old Vermont
National Guard were mustered into fed
eral service. as part of the Vermont
Volunteer Militia. Capt. Frank T. John
son had charge Of the organization of