The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-02-22
WILLIAMSTOWN
Library Benefit Concert Melted $50
Thanks to Generous Efforts.

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| The proceeds OF the concert given
last Thursday evening was $50 and
| this sum has been turned over to N. b
Smith, treasurer Of the library. The
expenses, owing to the generosity Of
| Interested friends, were confined ia
| the payment for the hall and tickets.
M. A. Outland, the director, gave with
out stint Of his time, being member
of the male quartet, mixed quartet.
leader Of the chorus and one of the
operetta company. The Congregation
al society gave the use of a heated
and lighted room for the rehearsals Of
the chorus, and individuals did the
same for the other rehearsals. A ong-
time friend Of the library paid for
the music, and two Others paid for
the advertising. Last but not least,
members Of the chorus paid for their
tickets the same as did the general
public, so that the largest possible
sum could be turned over to the IL
brRry. Never has the community spir-
il been more enthusiastically shown
than it was in this very successful
benefit concret. 1t has been suggested
IL be repeated for the benefit OF shose
living on the hills who could not come
on Thursday night.
The funeral Of John Howard Win
chester was held at the house on
Thursday, the 10th, Rev. Alba NJ. Mar
key officiating. Burial was IN the east
hin cemetery. He was the youngest Of
three children OF John and Atlanta
Harrington Winchester, and was
born on the premises now owned by
Frank Kennedy. He married Miss
Stella Whitcomb, who died on March
26, 1900, leaving him two children,
Anna Winchester of this town ard
Frank, who was adopted by his aunt,
Mrs. Fannie Il. Covell. After several
years he married Miss Ada Sargent,
who, with their son, Charles, now is
years old, survives him. He also leaves
three cousins, Albert M. Goodrich, Mrs.
Jennie Dickinson and Mrs. w. II. How !
ard, all living in town. He also leaves
several relatives in Barre.
Born, at Lebanon, n. H., Feb. 10, |
daughter to Mr.. and Mrs. Leon 7.
Thurber.
Born, Feb IS, at Barre City hos !
pital. daughter to Mr.. and Mrs. Ray |
mond harrington OF Cabot. and a \
to Mr.. and Mrs. George |
Mari.
Members Of the Epworth league and |
friends enjoyed ride to Barre on
Monday evening. where they were Ell
by members Of the league |
1t Hedding church. There was sing
ing, games and supper sall OF which
were thoroughly enjoyed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. A. Holt, who are
spending the winter in Barre, were in
own yesterday to look after their
house, and made several brief calls on
friends.
The announcement Is received here
II the engagement Of Inez Eliza5ath,
laughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Edison A.
Earle Of Bloomfield, N. j., to Harry
clifton Myers Of st. Adams.
The pupils Of the intermediate loom,
'iI~~ tNUhlf Afhtt bEHNhtif w
Montpelier on the 2lst inst, whore
hey visited the State House and 9TH
r objects Of interest.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey T. Cheney,
Who went to California last fall. have
listed many friends in that state, in
luding members Of the Benedict and
families, Russell N ,Jeffords
nd Walter +. Granger at South Pasa-
ena, and stopping for two weeks at
olorado Springs as the guests Of Mr..
nd Mrs. Fred G.. Graves. They are
I present in New London, Mimi, with
'r. and Mrs. c. v. Lynde.
Mrs. T.. A. Earle, formerly Miss Inez
lint, is srecoyering from an attack
( pneumonia at her home in Bloom
ED, n. j. /
Friends and relatives of Mr. and
lrs. Warren Y. Grearson surprised
lem at their home on Pleasant street
. the evening of Feb. 20, the occa-
on being the 25th anniversary CT Il
ieir wedding day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leon McAllister and
lughter, Eleanor have left their tere- III
emit in Mill village and are TO be at
. inn for a time. II