Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-10-09
HAPPENINGS IN VERMONT

complication of diseases Judge Peck was
born on the old homestead in New Haven
April 2. 1899. the son of Erastus C. and
Nancy (Mddlebrooll) Peck. He was edu-
Gated in the schools of his native town
and in Vergennes, after which he en-
gagged in general farming, owning at the
time OF his death about 200 acres. He was
married in 1867 to Miss Susan T.. Latin.
who died in February. 1915. To them were
born two sons, both Of whom are still
living. Martin C. Peck and Lewis c. Peck,
both of New Haven. MIR. Peck also leaves
a grandson George w. Peck. and one sis
ter, Mrs. Jane Hayward of Montpelier.
Judge Peck had been honored by his
townsmen with many Offices He repre-.
scented New Haven in the State Legisla-
ture in 1892; in 1895 was elected assistant
judge Of Addison county. serving two
years; for four years he held the position
Of selectman and was lister for many
years and chairman of the board, and for
IS years he had served as justice of the
peace. The body was taken to his home,
where the funeral was held Friday after
noon at one o'clock.
James Donoway, n well known farmer.
died Friday morning at his home in
East Ferrisburg from the effects of
shock sustained Sept. go He was born
IN Ferrisburg in March, 1s4l, the son of
Michael and Bridget Donoway. Besides a
wife he Is survived by two sons, Judge
James B. Donoway of Middlebury and
Edward w. of Ferrisburg. three daugh-
tiers, Mrs. Rowland T. Robinson of Fer
risburg, Miss Rose A. Donoway of Bur-
lington and Miss Katherine T. Donoway
NJ Foil Tla
held Monday morning.-Dr. w. G.. Watt
has accepted a position on the medical
staff at the State hospital at Waterbury
and left for his new field Wcdnes-
siay--Miss Grace T. Kingsland of YER
gennes, who was recently appointed sec
rotary of the New Hampshire State Ii
brary commission, was rendered recep
tion Monday September % by the staff of
the Manchester city library AT Manches-
ter, where she went to inspect the city
library and meet the members of the stan.
She plans to make an extended tour of the
State, visiting the libraries In all the
cities and towns of New hampshire. Miss
kingsland was for six years assistant
secretary Of the Vermont library commits
sion. resigning that position in August
70 accept the one she now holds.
There was no service in the Methodist
Episcopal Church on account of the ILL
ness of the pastor, the Rev. w. S.
Mulholland, from heart trouble.--Mrs.
Levi H. Brown gave a birthday party
Saturday afternoon, IL being the an
niversary of the second birthday of
her daughter, Lucia, at which there
were present several young children
and their mothers. Refreshments were
served.-The Misses Ada and Jennie
Bristol of Middlebury made a week end
visit to their sister. Mrs. H. c. Herrick.
On account of the rain, the meet
Ing of the Holy Name Societies of Bur-
lington. Winooski Middlebury and Bris-
toll which WAS to have been held here
Sunday was postponed until next Sun
iay.--Attorney Samuel b. Botsford and
family, who have been passing the
summer at Thompson's Point, have re-
turned to Buffalo. N. Y.
The u. S. submarine chaser No 43s,
Ensign st. George, commander, has been
at Mack's dock few days on recruit
ing duty for the navy and It is reported
that four men were enlisted,-W. II.
Adams, Sr.. was taken to the Mary
Eletcher hospital Saturday and that eve
Ming was operated upon for appendicitis.
The operation was successful and Mr..
Adams is as comfortable could be
expected. Mrs. Adams went Monday
TO Burlington and will remain with her
husband for a few days.-Stephen Rivart
10 Ill.
Alfred Blair. son of Mrs. Maria Blair
Of Vergennes, and Miss Adeline LaFoun-
tain. daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred
LaFountan or Burlington. were married
at st. Peters Church yesterday morning,
the Rev. L. A. Vezina performing the
ceremony. Henry LaFountain of Bur
fington. a brother of the bride. acted as
best man and Miss Cora Blair. = sister
81 the groom. was bridesmaid The
ushers were Joseph Blair, brother of the
groom. and Robert Stone, n cousin %
the groom. Before the ceremony. the
bride was presented a beautiful prayer
book by the Rev, l.. A. Vezina- The
bride was gowned in Georgette crepe
and wore a veil. The bridesmaid wore
taupe taffeta with a picture hat. Miss
Marie Rivers presided at the organ and
Mrs Joseph Hamel and Miss Bessie Nor
ris rendered solos After the ceremony
wedding breakfast was served at the
home Of the mother of the groom. only
near relatives being present. Among
those present from away were Alfred
LaForatan and son. Henry Fred Wes-
ton and the Misses Nellie and Helen
German of Burlington and J. IA. Storrs
~ Boston. In the evening the newly mar
rjed couple was given a reception at the
home Of Mrs. Charles Ruscoe The
rooms in which the reception was held
We're prettlly decorated with flowers. the
color scheme being orange and white
Mr.. and Mrs Blair were the recipients
. Of many beautiful gifts, consisting of cut