The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1922-10-20

one NlSneCi W Uc TeHlcLiUCIcu W hh
her Newbury friends.
1t makes us feel all-fired-lonesome
to see the Fabyan house closed. A
home which for the last so years has
dispensed hospitality and good cheer.
A closed house is a detriment to a
community.
Mrs C F Darling is in town and
her fine home is open. 1t is the wish
of all that she remain with us
throughout the winter months.
Joseph Whitney. We all know Joe.
He is so full of the milk of human
kindness that he dare not run for fear
of churning that milk into butter.
He is away now taking much
needed vacation.
Than Hutchins has just bought a
pair of No. Eleven shoes which pinch
his toes somewhat.
George Sawyer, our veteran hotel
man. has summered we'll. He now
has his old Chef back with him.
George is as straight as arrow, and
most interesting conversational1st.
His father some 60 years ago ran the
Eagle Hotel at Concord, N. H. Here
George came in contact with many
notable men, Hawthorne, Daniel Web
ster, B F Butler, Franklin Pierce.
His "reminiscences of these illustrous
men would fill a book. Before the
war Georges father, Ezekiel Sawyer,
was proprietor of the Old Newbury
House and had for his guests many
Southerner of distinction and wealth:
George has the accent and bearing OF
a Southern Col, a plantation owner.
Harley Fulton has decided not to
mart his hair in the middle for one
Particular reason.
Mr. Charles Barber, former resi-
dent of this town, died last week at
the home of his daughter, Mrs John
Smith of South Newbury. Mr. Barber
came to this town from Eng and some
40 odd years ago and by his industry,
integrity and honesty. won the respect
of his fellow men, who sincerely re-
gret the passing of this fine old man.
The remains of Miss Amanda Bar
nett were brought last week from
Lancaster for burial in the OxboW
Burying ground. Miss Barnett is the
last of a large family who were resi-
dents Ct this place 40 years ago.
DR.. Irving johnson has purchased
the Harry C Bailey place, and in
tends making extensive repairs on
the same This he will fix up for
summer home. We are glad to see
the old Newbury boys coming back.
Mrs F l. Cobb, who literary name
IL "Puth Ketcham," is still at the
"Hom stead" James Lawrie Hlb-
bard is at the U. V. NJ Burlington.
There was some talk of making
minister out of James but since ne
got his eye on the MusquaSh Meadow
James thoughts have lightly turned
to farming.
Mr. and Mrs Edwin A Bayley OF
Lexington, Mass. motored through the
mountains and spent the weekend
with Mr. and Mrs A w Silsby, return
ing to their home Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs Harry Currier OF Con
cord, VT. were Sunday guests of Z "A
Greenleaf's family. -,
The annual vegetable auction Will
be held in the Congregational vestry
Monday evening, Oct. 23d at half past
seven. proceeds of this sale are for
the benefit of the Sunday school.
Miss Mary Flanders, who is teach
ING in West Springfield, Mass. &C
companied by Mr. and Mrs Arthur
Shattuck of that place, were guests
of Melvin Flanders family last week.
Parker Olmstead left "Wednesday
morning for Philadelphia, Pa, where
he has position under Mr. Dan
So1thworth, a former Newbury boy.
Charles and John Haviland, accom-
panied by friends, came up from
Portland last week and Miss Hlloa
Fuller returned with them to work
for Mrs Haviland.
Elnobank, the home of Mr. and Mrs
Charles Taggart, was the scene OF a
verv nrettv wedding on SATURDAY
October 18th. when their eldest
daughter. EVELYN, was united in mar
riage to Mr. Thomas Knight Chamber
lain of Brooklyn, N. Y. The house
was tastefully decorated with ever
r;,een and white chrysanthemums.
The ceremony took place at noon, the
bridal party entering to the strains VI
the Lohengrin wedding march renoeI-
ed bv the brides sister Elizaoein.
Rev. Henry S Ives OBLIGATED, ana IN Ine
double ring service was used Inc
groom was attended by ME aU
Thurston Smith of Newbury, an?
Miriam Taggart, sister Of the bride
was maid Of honor The bride wore
gown of white satin crepe, ornament
ed with pearl and crystal beading
and carried white roses. The maid o.
, honor was also gowned in white ant
; carried pink roses. Only the immedi
} ate families and a few intimate
5 friends were present. The out O
town guests were Mrs J H Chamber
s lain and Miss Esther Chamberlain o
Brooklyn, N. Y, mother and sister o
= the groom; Mr. Leonard Thompson O
r East Corinth; Miss Mary Little o
n Boston, Miss Sarah Bawden OF jana
= lea, N. Y; Miss Ruth Carmen o
d POI ghkeepsie, N. Y; and Miss mar
garet Fabyan of Springfield, Mas
d Mr. and Mrs Chamberlain will resid
:, this winter in Muscatine, Iowa, wher
d Mr. Chamberlain, who is connecte
V with the Bureau of Fisheries, is cor
# Quoting scientific experiments at tn
U,.;,,,oS.+ Covarnnent Hatchery.