Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-13
WATERBURY,.

city court few days ago to Ak bail on
similar charge.
WATERBURY.
At the close of the services at the
Congregational Church Sunday morn
ing the congregation was asked by the
Rev. William I Boicourt to be seated
and he then read to them his resigna-
ton to take effect not earlier than
April 20. Mr.. Boicourt will return to
France In response to an earnest call
to take up some branch of Y NJ. c. A.
work. in which he so faithfully served
for year. returning home last Sep
TENDER. In his resignation, he re-
ferred to the pleasant relations be-
tween pastor and people. that this had
been his longest pastorate and that he
had been member of this church
longer than any other. A church meet
ing will be called to act on this resig-
nation. which, although 1t will be with
deep regret by the people. can hardly
refuse to hear the earnest appeal which
has come from France. At the last
annual meeting of the society, a VOL
untary raise of salary was given the
pastor and through all the church there
is the most loyal feeling and support.
Mrs. Boicourt and daughter will re-
live In one of Judge Dale's tenements
They hope to Join Mr.. Boicourt later
in France.-A. Bia Rossi has bought the
Williams place on the Duxbury side of
the river in Moretown. This Is one of the
interesting places around here, the
grounds having a great variety Of trees
and shrubs and the house being decorated
by Mr.. Williams himself, the bird room
being especially pleasing. Mr.. and
Mrs. Williams expect to leave here
soon and probably will be in Burling-
ton for a time.-Dillingham Grange is
planning on a box party and masquerade
promenade in its hall March 17--NIrs. a.
G. Stevens is caring for Mrs. John Pres
ton in Duxbury. Mrs Preston Is !mprov-
ing.-News OF the death of Mrs. Wal
ter Brown at Bellevue hospital New
York. was received with much sorrow.
Ida e. Hutchins was born in Lynn
IS years ago. the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. George Hutchins. She
had lived around here for some time
and is survived by five children,
Ruth Cheney. Arnold Cheney. In the
service, Earl Cheney. George Brown
and Minard Brown. She also is sur
vived by her husband and one brother.
Roy Hutchins
Much anxiety Is felt at North DuXbury
over the scarlet fever situation. Irene,
the young daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. How
ard Kennedy is i'll with tho disease, also
Mrs. Alderie Kellett and child. 1t is felt
that the disease came from St Adams and
IL Is feared that there has been much OK
! posure The cases are light The two
! children Of Claire Stevens on the Demer-
lit farm at tho Center also have the dis
ease.-The funeral Of Mrs. Walter Brown
was held from the home of Mrs. George
Hutchins Yesterday afternoon in South
Duxbury. the Rev. Albert Abbott of More
town officiat,ne. Burial was in the South
Duxburv Cemetery. Ear, Cheney. Walter
Brown and Row Hutchins acted as bear.
ers. Solos were rendered bv Mrs. l.. ].
Startling Far, Cheney. who was called
here nv his mothers returned to his home
in LYNN yesterday.-Mrs. l.. T. l.. Murray
remains in moor health at her home on
Ward hill in Duxbury.-The death of Ar.
tbur 7 Rell in Maine one of the Arm of
Rell brothers in Randolph. brought sor-
rov Ia ,hose who remembered him here.
The h-others we're here with Hunt & Bah
hitt wore members of the CONGREGATIONAL
cboIr-Nrs A II Smith entertained Mon
dav at tca in honor of Mrs. Alice Cooley
~ Madison Wis. who is her guest. Mrs.
Cooley brings good news of the Duffus
children Marjorie. Mrs. Samuel Bryan Is
in washington. d. C.. William remains a
nroressor nj Lawrence. Kansas. and has
done much government work. and Robert
I. IN. of the editors ON the san Francisco
Cali h,,t ia coming TO New York soon.-A
ioint meeting of the plerian and Hypatia
cluhs will be held with Mrs. J. B. Ed
redee Friday afternoon at which Miss Ma
r,on cary field secretary of the Y. w. ..
A will speak.-Frldsy evening the Odd
Fellows and Rebekahs will enjoy a social
evening in the hall when an entertainment
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