The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-09-26

iIis resignation Us pastor Of the chuicl
At West Fairlec Center.
Mir. and Mrs. "A. D. Cuison Of Burling
ton were given surprise party Sat
urday in honor of their Goth wedding
anniversary.
Rev. Audley Graam has resigned al
pastor of the Presbyterian church II
Greensboro and his resignation vii
take effect Oct. l.
Mrs. Nelson w. Brock Of Burlington,
who was injured in an automobile ac-
cident at Sand Bar bridge about two
weeks ago, died Friday.
3 A crate containing 30 dozen eggs
which M H. ingalls, was taking from
Windham to West Townshend, slipped
OFF the load and were total loss.
Mr. and Mrs John Abbott observed
their 50th wedding anniversary at
their home in Chester Sept. ri. They
have seven children and II grandchil-
dren.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Buck observed
the 50th anniversary Of their marriage
at their home in Arlington Sept Is.
The gifts in money amounted 70 1928.
50 in gold.
The two year-old son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Olin Allard of Barton was
drowned one day last week by falling
into watering trough. The accident
happened while the ehild's father was
busy about the chores at the barn.
The barn Paige johnson, four miles
from Newbury, was burned to the
ground Sept 10, With the barn were
burned 40 tons of hay, wagons, sleighs,
harness and farming tools. The loss is
about $4,000 partially covered by in
surance. The fire is said to have been
caused by the explosion of lantern.
A large barn, owned by John and
Patrick CAVITY of Mendon was struck
by lightning Sunday afternoon and
burned to the ground, with loss Of
$4,000. Many farm implements, hay
and grain, stored in the barn, were in
Guided in the loss. John CAVITY, in
saving the horses, was kicked by one
of them and seriously injured.
For the first time in years Hard
wick farmers are having trouble with
dogs Strengthening their sheep. In
George Nelson's pasture were "a sheep,
IL Of them belonging to Mr. Nelson
and the remainder to other owners
Ont of the whole lot only eight are
alive. On the Gilman farm, in flock
of 2l sheep owned by Mr. Gilman, only
seven are left. 1t has not been dis
covered yet to whom the dog or dogs
belong.
George W. T. Perkins, aged nearly /
rs, died suddenly soon after his break
fast at the Soldiers home Friday
morning. He was born in Hayerhill,
N. H., Nov 9, 1874 He enlisted in Co.
G, ninth Vermont, July II, 1862, from
Haverhil as private, and was mus
tered out June 10, 1865. He went 10 1
the home Feb. 0, 1919, and, though he
had several Burroughs, remained on
the roll ever since.
Burlington will celebrate the l50th
anniversary of the first settlement Of
that city some time during the coming
year. A meeting was held Saturday
at which plans were discussed. Among
suggestions offered is that the celebra
ton take place in June before the uni
versity closes in order that the student
may take part in big historical
pageant 1t is also planned to make ,
this anniversary an Old Home week for
Burlington, and to invite Vice Presi /,
dent Calvin Coolidge to be present.
The pastor of the North Congrega !
tional church, ST. Johnsbury, announced /.
at the Sunday morning service that
the unknown donor of the electrical :
equipment of the church organ, costing
several thousad dollars, was Perley f.
Hazen Of st. Johnsbury, who gave the
same as memorial to his wife, Mrs
Minnie Baker Hazen. for over 20 years ,
a member Of the North church choir,
and throughout her life active in all
church work. A memorial organ serv-
i've was held Sunday night. with Mrs.
Margaret Gorham Chaser of Boston as
the organist. assisted by Miss Marjorie
lramton, viohnlst.
To settle dispute, two buddies of Z
the seventh u. S. artillery on their
way back to Fort Ethan Allen from
Camp Devens, resorted to fist fight,
a common occurrence in army circles,
but the other buddies are sure to see
that fair play is used. This time the o
battle was fought at Bellows Falls u
and few minutes previous Howard +
buddy of one contestant, s.
found out that the other. an Italian e.
named ID. San Francisco, had a razor.
When he started to take It from him
the Italian slsshed him across the face
and back. the latter cash being eight
inches long and requiring 30 stitches :
10 close. He is at the Rockingham u
hospital in a serious condition. San =
Francisco was put under guard. hand :
.uffed to the caisson of the cannon a
md compelled 20 walk. On their ar .
rival in winooski he viii be courtmar- \
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