Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-10-30
WATERBURY

News has been received of the death of
Fred York, brother of Mrs. Lizzie York.
of this place. He was formerly resi-
dent here.-There was a good attendance
Tat the Congregational Church Sunday
when the Rev. Edward c. Hayes had for
his subject, Roosevelt" The choir rem
dered setting Of Roosevelts favorite
hymn, How Firm Foundation In
the evening. Mrs. Hayes lead the service
girls chorus sung. Mrs. Hayes accom-
panyng which Mary Carroll was the
regular pianist, Luna Woodland also play
ing on the vioin.--The funeral Of Mrs.
Constantine B. O'Brien took place last
week Wednesday from the home Of
Mr.. O'Brien's parents, and later from
St Andrews Church, Waterbury, where
requiem high mass was celebrated by
the Rev. Robert Dewey. pastor. assisted
by the Rev John A. Lynch of Mortified
and the Rev. Charles Dodge S. S. F.. Of
St Ntichacls College. Winooski. Burial
| was in Holy Cross cemetery. whore tho
| Rev. Father Dewey OBLIGATED. The bear
ers were the brothers of Mrs. O'Bricn's
husband, Thomas H., George and Andrew
j., Thomas and William ONeil of Water
bury and James S. OBrien of Winoosk.
Mrs. OBren's maiden name was Philo-
menia Fields. She was born in Oakland.
| Cal, where she was married eleven years
ago. her parents having been among the
first settlers of st. Mary's parish. She
was educated in ST. Mary's parochial
schools and Healds Business College and
since her marriage has been an active
member Of Sacred Heart Church She
was respected and loved for her many
beautiful Christian traits of character and
was especially esteemed for her remark
liz 30 i,,I0 and ,l,n III
sparingy and unselfishly performer. Her
| hospitality and love of home showing
devotion that was admirable and cxcm-
plary. Although suffering from III health
for some time she bravely made the trip
across tho continent TO attend the 50th
wedding anniversary OF her husbands
parents and tried in juhilant way to enter
/ into the spirit of the family reunion.
When no improvement of her condition
was noted she was taken to the Fanny
Allen hospital where she had the best
attention, but all efforts were in vain.
/ She died Monday oct. 20. surrounded by
! her husband and his two brothers and
, two sisters, beside hcr nurse and a good
sister Of the hospital. She leaves her
husband, two sisters, n brother and two
ncces, all of whom have the deepest SYM
pathy of their many friends in Vermont
/ and California.-Mr and Mrs Robert
! Duffus of New York city were recent
guests atilc home of \. II. Smith. Mr.
! Dufrus spcnt much Of hia boyhood daye
| in Waterbury,. lie was associated for
some time with II san Francisco paper
and is now with the New York World.
Tho Tfcrian clint met at the home of
Mrs. T.. ". Campbell Friday afternoon,
the hostcyscs helnc Mrs. Campbell and
Mrs. Royrc. Those who had heard her
before and those who had not. were de-
! lightful with the opportunity of listening
! to Mrs. Myra r. Lord. district director
Of the bureau of womcn's organizations,
who in company with Mrs. d. G.. Jones,
! has been attending meetings in different
parts OF the State in the interests of war
savings. Mrs. Jones presented the plan
! for the thrift work for the clubs and
Mrs. Lord was introduced by Miss Sara
Graves, president of the club. During tho
afternoon vocal duet was rendered by
tho Misses Lillian Parks and Hazel
Arkolcy and "A solo by Miss Parks. Mrs.
Boicourt accompanying. Also n mandolin
and gutter duet by Mary Carroll and
Bernice Graves, Miss Arkeley accom-
paning, Refreshments were served.-Mcm-
bers of the Sunday school class of tho
Rev. Edward G. Hayes gathered at the
Congregational parsonage Friday evening
and organized into the Stand BY Glass"
elected as officers: President. Eibridge
| Miller: vice-president, Chester Moody:
secretary, u. liuntley Palmer; treasurer,
Heaey A. Randall. The membership
committee comprises. Robert Donovan.
l.. IL. Bassett and Harry Gray: social
committee. James Goodheart, Richard
Swascy and Healey Randall; constitution
committee, L.. Bassett. James Goodhearl
and Chester Moody.-M, II. Moody has
returned from Boston full of enthusiasm
over the milk situation after attending
tch meeting Of the directors of the N. T..
NJ. y. A. Although the price of Novem-
Der and December milk was set il was
| thought best by the association to let
more investigating proceed as the Massa-
chusetts commission on the necessities
of life. After investigating by Chairman
Sherburnc of this. commission It is said
| he finds the cost of producing milk even
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