Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-12-25
Chittenden County
ESSEX JUNCTION

ESSEN JUNC11ON
William J. Parker, a son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. ]. Parker of Lincoln street, is
at home on a short leave from navy
duty. This young man has been in the
service for two years, enlisting at the
age of II, at the first call. He has made
ten trips across the ocean and returned.
the first on the Delaware and five on
the George Washington and two on the
Acolus, two on the w. d. Munson and
the last round trip on the mine sweeper
Quail. on this trip he visited the
orkney Islands. Plymouth. England, Lon
don, Brest, Portugal. the Azores, Ber-
muda and New York During a furlough
given the crew in London they were
royalty entertained by the British Navy
Home Service. being given an opportunity
to see the sights and enjoy the festvi-
ties dear to the hearts of the jackies.
He has been so fortunate as to escape
accident or injury.
Mrs William Fletcher died suddenly
Sunday afternoon at about one o'clock
at the home of her son, William S. Flet-
cher on East street. She had been in
failing health for some time. Mrs. Flet-
cher was born in Ireland 81 years ago
but came to this country when five years
old. Three sons were born to her. Curtis
s.. who died three years ago and William
of this place and Ernest r. of Hardwick
who survive her Mr.. Fletcher died about
nine years ago. Mrs. Fletcher was a
faithful member of the Baptist Church
and was greatly loved by all who knew
her The funeral was held at her late
home Tuesday afternoon at 1880 o'clock.
Mt. Mansfield Lodge, No. Is, K. of p.
,,,;n hal1 Of ofp
Thursday evening, January l. The off,
GERS just elected for the year are: c. c.,
Homer E. Crown; V. c., w. B. Johnson,
Jr,; prelate, Alfred Mansfield NJ. A.
George Fielder; NJ. w, H. r. Hall;
NJ. of F., William A. Thompson; NJ. E.,
A. D. Lavine; X. of r. and S.. Frank
Prescott; inner guard w. G. Osborne
outer guard. H. l.. Barnes; trustee for
three years Dr. David Marvin.
All schools In the Chittenden central
district except Winooski closed Friday.
The Winooski schools closed Wednes-
day afternoon for weeks vacation.
The Essex Junction grades will open
January II, the high school on January 5,
as will all the other schools in this dis
trict.
The Gen. o. o. Howard Circle. Ladies
of the G.. A. r.. have elected the follow
ing officers: President, Mrs. Ella Temple
senior president, Mrs. Minnie Fortune
junior president, Lillian Martell: secre-
tary. Mrs. Victorene Bassett; treasurer
Mrs. Addie Stone; chaplain. Mrs. Belle
Machia; conductress, Mabel Labounty
guard, Anna Helburgh.
| Ernest Goyette, who is employed in
| Worcester is at home to spend the holi.
days.
! The canvass for the l4th L. S. census
will commence January 2. All farmers
who have not received schedules, may
get them by calling at l. A. Gilbert's
store. The enumeration. Mrs. Harmon B
Hall requests that the farmers be pre-
pared to fill out their schedules so as
to save time in the enumeration.
w. B. Johnson & Sons paid $3.50 fol
standard milk for the month of Novem
Der.
About % of the relatives of Mr.. and Mrs
F. b. Warner met at their home Tuesda,
evening to celebrate their golden wedding
anniversary. \ pleasant evening wa.
pa ssed The rooms were decorated in greer
and gold. Mr.. and Mrs. Warner received
many valuable gifts. Among those from
out of town were: Mr. and Mrs. w w
Bennett and Mrs. Louise Taylor of Man
chester, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Woodcock
Mr.. and Mrs. johnson Woodcock of Bur
lington and Mr. and Mrs. F. q. Pease o
Jericho, Frank Warner and Miss HATH
Woodcock were married in Pittsford. tn
home of the bride Mr.. Warner was a,
Essex boy He served nearly four year
in the Civil War, being with the Seventh
Vermont regiment. one daughter nov
Mrs Bennett of Manchester. was born 4
them. Mr.. and Mrs. Warner came to thi
village five years ago from Brattleboro
where they had resided for some time
They have also lived In Manchester an
other places. Their many friends wis
them many more years Of life together.
Il. r. Pearson spent Christmas with hi
sister, Mrs. c. c. Norton.
Morrillo G. McLoud. aged &c years, die
at his home on Grove street at about q
O'Clock this afternoon after lon
illness OF brights disease and hardenin
of the arteries. He Is survived by his wifi
and eight children, three by n former mar
rage. The funeral will be held at his lat
home Saturday morning at $40 ocloc
, with burial In Waterbury Center.
Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Orvis spent Christ
mas in Bristol guests of DR.. and Mrs
r. j. Bristol Mrs. Orvis will renal
, few days, while Mr.. Orvis goes West
attend conference of his company, tn
Hunt Helm Ferris & Co of Harvard. II
Fire sale on blankets and rope
, Van Ness. Burlington. Look for sign.-