The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-01-11
MONTPELIER
D. A. r. Meet With Mrs. c. Fl. Heat

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on.
On Saturday Afternoon, Jan. 8, Vice
Regent Mrs. G. H. Heaton opened her
spacious, hospitable home to the Mar
quis de Lafayette chapter, D. A. r.,
and delightful afternoon was enjoyed
! BY 10 members and guests. The rooms
were fragrant with the odor Of roses, a
! gift to the hostess from Ex-Governor
| Clement. The committee in charge were
| Mrs Ferrin, Mrs. Heaton, Mrs. Smile,
| Mrs Fifeld, Mrs McCuen, Mrs. Squire,
/ Miss Dewey, Mrs Hanson, Mrs. Horton,
/ Mrs Moulton, Mrs. Deming, Mrs. Hoad
| lev, Miss Cross, Miss Hodgdon and Miss
Ellis. Following routine business a
| letter from little Paulette. a. French or
phan, whom the chapter is helping TO
support, was read and the chairman Of
the patriotic education committee re
ported that Rev. c. O. Judkins of Glens
Falls had been engaged 70 lecture in
Montpelier Feb H. Tickets for the adj
vance sale were distributed among the
members The chairman, Mrs. A. w,
Ferrin presented ex Lieutenant Cover
nor Mason S. Stone who gave an in
tensely interesting address on "Unwrit
ten Vermont History" If the proof of
true merit in an address is to arouse a
spirit of research in its hearers Mr..
Stones effort on this occasion may GER
tanly be counted a success. Aside from
the poetry inspired by the grandeur
and environment of our Green noun
tain state, the speaker called attention
to the romances that may be traced,
one of which he related in a most hap
pv manner. The democratic spirit and
sturdy characteristics of Thomas Chit
tenden, the almost unparalleled sacri-
fees made by Ira Allen, and the impor
tant, if at some times violent part,
taken by Matthew Lyon in the carly
history of our state were dwelt upon
and il reflects no discredh upon the au
dience to say that many facts concern
ing these hardy pioneers were entirely
new 10 many present The chapter
showed its appreciation of Mr.. Stones
kindness by extending him a vote of
thanks. Refreshments were served in
the dining room. Mrs. Horton and Miss
Dewey pouring, other members Of the
committee assisting Mrs. Hartness,
Mrs. Foote and other guests were pres
ent.
The total number of male adult resi- /
dents Of Montpelier who died during /
the past year was 80, with an average |
age Of SO years. Four were veterans of 1
the Civil war There were six acciden- /
al deaths and two suicides Thirty-two /
men were husbands, nine were widow
ers and eight were single. Eleven were
between 20 and so years of age; four
between so and 30 and the oldest was
1914 years. The total number of female |
adult residents who died was 60. with |
an average age Of 63 years. Eighteen /
were wives and 81 were widows, and /
ten were single Fourteen were between
20 and so years Of age: II were be-
tween so aud 80 and three were over
90, the oldest being 9j1a years. One Of
the deaths was from an accident.
W. G. Cotton is repainting the old
rapital halls lie will remove the stair
way that has led to the second floor in
the center of the building, placing it at
one side. little west from its present
location and will then make nice en-
trance to the first floor Of the build
ing. He will open that up for a garage
business next spring and will conduct
he Vehicle and Supply company's bust
ness on the second floor, as il has been
lone for a few days.
c. II. Stearns Of johnson, who has
,iyen considerable publicity TO his pro-
yram on educational matters, called
ipon G. II. Dempsey. the commissioner
Il education, Monday afternoon and
rom the general appearance when Mr. /.
Stearns left the room the most friendly
ceiling exists between them. The state
,oard OF education viii hold meet
ng this afternoon relative to differ
nj matters.
William Wright. who was arrested
y II. G. Lawson. deputy sheriff. last
saturday at Marshfeld, pleaded gull
V in Montpelier city court Monday
fternoon 10 the charge Of breach %
.eacc and tsnt to Jail for 30 dave
Wright left this section over year ago
fter little escapade and while Mr.
.awson was at Marshfeld he saw the
nan. taking him in custody and bring
ne him 20 the Jail to await his hear
~ as stated above.
The Montpelier Industrial corpora
ion viii hold Is annual meeting in the
ity court room Jan. 70.