Source, The Rutland Weekly Herald -- Thur. Dec. 14, 1905. Page 8. WALLINGFORD. John Burdick has moved his grain business from M.V. Williams' grist mill to the building which he recently purchased on Church street, opposite the creamery. Mr. Burdick has enlarged and extensively repaired the building. John D. Howley, who has been ill for a week, is convalescent. Miss Drusilla E. Kent has resigned her position as teacher in the grammar department of the graded schools, and left last night for Marblehead, Mass., where she has a position as teacher. William Davis was summoned to his home in Saratoga, N.Y., Saturday by the death of his sister, Miss Mary Davis,, which occurred on Friday. Miss Davis, who has been ill with consumption for several months, was formerly employed as bookkeeper in the office of the Wallingford Manufacturing company, and was popular among the young people here. The body of Fred Eddy, who died in Chicago, was recently brought here for burial in the family lot, beside his mother, Mrs. Helen Townsend Eddy. The remodelled rooms of the Wallingford Manufacturing company's plant were dedicated Friday evening with a concert and dance, attended by 400 people. Music was furnished by an orchestra from Rutland.Dancing was kept up until 5 o'clock Saturday morning. There were 125 couples in the grand march, which was led by President H.B. Barden and Mrs. Fred Allen of Middle Granville, N.Y. The dance orders were unique, each bearing the label of the concern. A supper was served at midnight. The committee of arrangements consisted of President H. B. Barden, W.C. Rose, E.L. Senis, H. B. Townsend, Edward G. Senis ,Burt Shum and C.H. Congdon. The building is lighted by electricity and newly furnished throughout. The dance took place in the warehouse. The plant is 250 feet long and 70 feet wide. Miss Jane McInlear, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. George M. Wilkins of Hinsdale, N.H., for some time, has returned. The Ladies' Aid society of the Baptist church will have their annual chicken pie supper and sale of fancy articles in the Baptist chapel tomorrow evening. Miss Susie Hincks of Proctor has taken the position as teacher in the grammar department of the graded school, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Miss Drusilla Kent. Mrs. A. E. Willard, who has been ill with erysipelas, is able to be out. Transcribed by, Joan H. Bixby