Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-03-25
VERGENNES


Mr.. and Mrs Homer n. Ball were very
pleasantly surprised at their home in
Ferrisburg Friday afternoon, when their
friends and neighbors called upon them
to congratulate them on their Soth we'd
ding anniversary. A pleasant afternoon
was passed and light refreshments were
served. During the afternoon Mr.. and
Mrs. Ball were presented with a purse of
gold Mr.. Ball is II years of age and
was born In Middlebury. Mrs. Ball was
born In Fond du Lac, Wis, and is 6S
years old. She has been a member Of the
Methodist Episcopal Church since the
age of IA years Mr. and Mrs. Ball were
married in Port Henry, n. Y, by James
Turner, Justice OF the peace. After their
marriage they began housekeeping In
Ferrisburg. where they have since re-
sided. Five children have been born to
them. three of whom, Frs. Frank Bur
roughs. Adelbert Ball of Ferrieburc and
Mrs. Jessie Hewitt Of Southboro, Mass +,
are now living. Mr. Ball is a prosperous
farmer and owns large farm of over 800
acres Both Mr.. and Mrs. Ball enjoy
fairly good health and appear much
younger than their age age would indi-
cate.-Mss Helen Lee has returned from
a visit to her sister. Mrs. John Seden
Of Bristol.-Miss Mary Ross, who is pass
ing the winter in Rutland and came here
Saturday to attend the funeral Sunday
of Timothy Neville, was the guest over
Sunday Of Mrs. e A. Lee.-A farm
bureau meeting was held Friday evening
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. John r.
Clark Of Waltham. County Agent
Churchill. Ralph Elliott. agent of the
County Farm Exchange, and County Home
Demonstration Agent Miss Emma Fuller
were present and matters pertaining to
farming and dairyng were discussed. -
Mrs Edward Goulette of Atlantic City.
N. j.. is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Dustin
NJ Barrows of Vergennes and Mrs.
Joseph King of Addison.-Mr. and Mrs.
John Selden of Bristol spent the week
end with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. f. A.
Lee.-Mrs. Peter Little while walking
Friday evening on Maple street near St.
Peters Church slipped and in falling
broke her right arm. DR.. +. NJ. Rogers
was called and reduced the fracture and
the patient is as comfortable as can be
expected.
Timothy Neville died st his homo in
Vergennes THURSDAY evening. Mr.. Neville
was born in ClarenceviIlc, p. O., in 1851.
coming to Vergennes more than 10 years
ago and engaging in business AZ a drug
gtst. In which business he continued to
the time Of his death. He was active In
church and civic interests having long
been a vestryman In st. Pauls Church.
and having given his services for many
years as treasurer OF the public school
funds. His unfailing courtesy in bus-
nees relations made him many friends.
His kindliness of spirit and loving. tender
heart prompted a generous charity which
endeared him to many. Funeral services
were held at st. Pauls Church Sunday
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
The funeral of Timothy Neville was
held at st. Paurs Church Sunday after
noon. the Rev George r. Brush of Shell.
burne officiating. The bearers were
Judge Frank L. Fish. Judge Charles A.
Chapman. DIR. Frank Nj. Rogers, Dr
J. r. Powers. Or. g. II. Cole and w. r.
Warner. and burial was in Prospect ceme-
terry. Miss Prudence Fish sang the hymn
Holy. Holy, Holy" There was II
profusion OF Moral tributes from rela tives
and friends among them being "A wreath
Of roses from tho vestry of St. Pauls
Church and floral cross from the school
committee of Nergennes district. Their,
was a very large attendance at the serv,
ices Among those from away were Miss
Electa Smith of Boston, Miss Mary Ross
who Is spending the winter I'm Rutland
and Mrs. Farnsworth of Middlebury. 49,
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Leonard, who have
been away for the winter, have opened
their home on Greene street.-Miss
Josephine Morgan of Burlington spent
Sunday with her aunt Mrs. r. NJ. Rogers
Harry NJ. Norton has finished work al
the store of II. c. Herrick and T. j
Stage has taken his place. Mr.. Nortor
and Mathew Daniels recently purchase
the r. l., Grandey garage and will carry
on the business under the firm name OF
Daniels & Norton. Alderman l.. II
Brown left Monday on business trir
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