Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-11
Orange County
RANDOLPH CENTER

RANDOLPH CENTER
Mrs. Luke Parish went yesterday to
Springfield Mass. az the guest
Of her niece.--Earl C. Blckford OF New
Yerli was here several days last week.
Mrs. Pauline Hyzer is no better. Her
children are ell with her.-Mr and Mrs
G. l. Boyden and Mrs. Dumont attended
state Grange at Mont pelier.--Jsck Race
went through here with a deer Monday.
Fred Ladd has gone 70 his home in
Sharon to core for his father who is u,
poor health
RANDOLPH
The death of Mrs. Ida Scribner oc-
CURED at her home in East Braintree
Sunday night. after long Illness, caused
by malignant trouble. Some time ago
Mrs. Scribuer went TO tho Mary Fletcher
hospital for an operation and was partially
relieved temporarily. but in the last few
months had been a great sufferer from
the trouble. Mrs Scribner WAS well known
here. having passed several winters with
her sister, Mrs. q. l.. Spear. and sho
found many friends in this place. who
will regret her death. Mrs. Scrtbner WAS
Ida Parish, when girl. and her first
marriage WAS to Mr.. Sumner of Brain
tree. WHO died several years ago. Her
marriage 10 Mr.. Scribner occurred only
years ago and since that time she had
lived in Esst Brsintree. Mrs Scribner is
survived by her husband and several
step-children. and two sisters, who re-
side in this place, Mrs. A. Il. Kendrcll
and Mrs. q. L. Spear. The funeral was
held ut her late home Tuesdays. w.
ard hn hnc
usual this week. remains about the same.
Edward Stephen, who has been with
his father. a. u. Stephen, for few days,
left Monday for Cleveland. Ohio. where
he is to take the position as boolSkeeper
for the Proctor Marble company in an
office there. Mr.. Stephen has been EN-.
ployed by this company in different places
as bookkeeper and this transfer is in the
form of A promotion W. 8. Martin
who has been in Burlington to visit her
son ut the Mary Fletcher hospital, came
here Monday night and was the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Richardson till
Tuesday afternoon. when she returned to
Rochester.
Mrs. S. s. Whitcomb. who had been at
the senitarium Friday to sec her hus-
band, fell and spraIned her right wrist
Mr.. Whitcomb seems to be doing az well
MS could be expected since his leg was
amputated. Harry Allen. who is In Rox-
bury looking after his lumber business,
came Saturday night to pass Sunday with
his family here.--Ms. }. c. Wells has
returned from several days visit with
her son, John Wells. and family in East
Randolph Wilmer Angel left several
days ago fer New York and from there
will sail for Tampa. Fla. where he will
canvass this winter for the Frontier
Press company.-Mrs. j. u. Chadwt has
purchased the house in which she lives
on South Main street of Mr. and Mrs
Alfred Webster.--After delay Of ten
days, the medals have arrived, which
We're awarded by the United States Re-
volver association to the three highest
scores in this State for championships
shot last April The medals are Of gold,
silver and bronze. and are awarded TO
i. o. Copeland, c. r. Steele and p. F.
Morse. being emblematic of the revolver
championship of the State Of Vermont in
the order named.-Frank Kidder and fam
lily have moved back from the farm in
Brookfield to thcirA house on the High
lands.-A. II. Chapman. who has been
loading Christmas trees near the Mar
colt mill. has finished and gone, after
loading nine carloads. A large amount
being shipped out this town.-The Ran
dolph Woman's Literary club was enter
tanned by Mrs. r. A. Salisbury Saturday
afternoon.-Annie. the seven-year-old
daughter OF Mr. and Mrs. William Reed
of Bethel. died December at the sani-
tarium. The child underwent an opera
ton for pertonitis November and it
was thought the operation was SUCCESS
full Admissions and complications follow
ed and a second operation was performed
with the hope OF saving the child's life
but proved unsuccessful.-Mrs. E. w. Kent
or Randolph Center underwent an opera
ton at the sanitarium last week II il
understood she il doing Well.
The annual meeting Of the w r.
Corps. was held Saturday night and the
following officers we're elected: presi-
dent, Mrs. Clara Ketchum: senior vice
president, Mrs. Clara Avertll junior vice
president. Mrs. Mabel Williams: treas
urer, Mrs. Ella Bruce; chaplain, Mrs
Lila Durham: conductor, Mrs Clara
Allen; guard, Mrs. Lottie Clough. The
appointive officers will be made known
later and will be installed In January. IL
1t not yet positive who will install the
officers. but It is expected Mrs. l.. S.
Cleveland. former president will OFF,
nesday from Barre, where she went to
see her sister.--Sixteen members of the
local Odd Fellow Lodge went to South
Royaiton Tuesday night to confer the
degrees upon two candidates Captain
SWEET. who visited his wife here last
week has gone to Springfield. Mass,
where he has been assigned for duty
temporarily. Captain SWEET expects to
be there at least month.-Mr and Mrs
A. Il. Bass of Bangor Me-. who have been
with Mrs. b. ID. Dubois for a few DAYS.
lett Wednesday for their home. They re-
port Mr. and Mrs. Proper. who recently
removed to Bangor. Me-, as we'll and con-
tented in their new home-Several from
this place are attending the meeting OF
the State Grunge at Montpelier. A. A.
Priest, state secretary, went up early in
the week. followed by others. Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Boydcn OF the Center went
Tuesday afternoon TO remain through
the session.-Fern Rebekah Lodge held
n meeting Tuesday night with nornina-
ton OF officers for the coming year Fol-