Source,Rutland Vt.Herald--Wed. Oct.17,1917. WEST RUTLAND, VT. Cards have been received here announcing the marriage at Potsdam, N.Y., last Monday morning of Miss Ethel Bryns, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George E. Bryns of that place to Fredrick Leo Burke, son of Mrs. James Burke of West Rutland.

Source, Rutland Vt.Herald--Mon.Oct.22,1917. RUTLAND, Vt. DESERTER GLEASON COMMITS SUICIDE Rutland ,Vt. Soldier Shoots Himself at Railroad Station in Bellow Falls, Vt. William H. Gleason, son of Mr. and Mrs.Fred A. Gleason of No. 60 North street, Rutland, Vt., a deserter from Camp Bartlett, Westfield, Mass., shot and killed himself instantly at the railroad station in Bellows Falls, Vt., Saturday morning at 5 o'clock.The bullet entered the body in the upper abdomen. The body was brought to this city Saturday night on the evening train and taken to the father's home on North street. Young Gleason was a member of company H,first vermont infantry, and while stationed at Fort Ethan Allen gave the officers there trouble on two occasions because he overstayed his leave of absence. At one time he was traced by the Rutland police to Worcester, Mass., where he was found by government officials. Later,while the troops were stationed at Fort Ethan Allen and just previous to their leaving for another encampment, young Gleason,who was 21 years old, was arrested on Curtis avenue in this city where he was staying with a woman friend. About 10 days ago Gleason was granted another leave of absence from the camp at Westfield and several days ago the police received word here that he had overstayed his leave again and was wanted by the military authorities. Since the receipt of this telegram Gleason kept in hiding. SENT BACK TO CAMP BY FATHER. On Friday the newspapers were informed that Gleason was wanted and as a consequence he was placed on the "sleeper" Saturday morning by his father, who purchased a ticket for him back to Westfield, this bring the second time his parents had tried to have him return to camp. Gleason, left the train at Bellows Falls and after standing about the platform for an hour, walked over to the baggage room door and shot himself. He had been carrying the revolver loaded while in this city, a gun which he purchased in Rutland. Gleason was in Springfield, Vt. at the outbreak of the Mexican trouble and he enlisted in the company of that town at the time. He leaves besides his father and mother, three half brothers, J. P. Gleason of this city, E.H. Gleason of Rocester, N.Y., and F. J. Gleason of South Royalton, Vt. and a sister, Miss Cora A. Gleason of this city.

Source, Rutland Vt.Herald--Sept.15,1922. EAST POULTNEY, VT. D. O. Ballard has returned to his home here after visiting friends in Lutheranville, N.Y. Mrs. Howe A. Dewey of San Jose, Cal., is visiting friends and relatives. Angel Martinez and Gustavo Ramirez were recent guests of Theodore Marsha. Miss Lucy Rogers, who has been sending a week with her brother, has returned to Poultney. Gustavo Ramirez and Theodore Marsha were in Rutland recently. Howe A. Dewey of San Jose, Cal., is with his sister, Miss Lottie Dewey.

Source, Rutland Vt.Herald--Sept.15,1922. POULTNEY, Vt. The funeral of Mrs. Humphrey Roberts, who died at South Poultney, Vt., was held yesterday at the home of Thomas J. Roberts at South Poultney, Rev. John D. Owens of Fair Haven, Vt. officiating. The bearers were Thomas J. Jones, Robert Evans, John Thomas, Bert Stoddard, Hugh Jones and William Walters and burial was at West Pawlet, Vt.

Source, Rutland Vt.Herald--Sept. 15,1922. POULTNEY, Vt. Miss Charlotte Williams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Williams of Beaman street, and Rowland Carter were married at the parsonage of the Methodist church by Rev. H. C. Connor, pastor, Wednesday evening at 7:30 o'clock. They were attended by Miss Elsie Williams, sister of the bride, and Eber Wilson. After a wedding trip to New York and other points Mr. and Mrs. Carter will make their home on Beaman street.

Source, Rutland Vt.Herald--Sept. 15,1922. WELLS, Vt. Mrs. Ellen Wood of Round Lake is visiting her uncle, Henry J. Goodspeed and family. Miss Jeralda Smith has returned to her work in Brattleboro after passing her vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Carl Smith. Her mother accompanied her to Rutland. Mrs. Dwight Palmer and daughter, Charlotte, and son, Girth, passed the week-end in Rutland at the home of Mrs. Bert Powell. Mrs. Guy F. Wood entertained the "Club" at her home on South street Monday evening. Whist was played after which refreshments were served and prizes were awarded to Mrs. George D. Carter and Mrs. Fred Goodspeed.

Source, Rutland Vt.Herald--Tues.Sept.19,1922 SOUTH WALLINGFORD, Vt. Mrs. Nellie Ellis, a former resident, now of South Gardner, Mass., is visiting old friends in town. A surprise party was given Charles Hutchinson on September 15 at his home "Great Elms" ,it being his 21st birthday. The affair was a genuine surprise to Mr. Hutchinson.

Source, Rutland Vt.Herald--Thur.Oct.18,1917. POULTNEY, Vt. Mrs. John F. Evans died at her home in South Poultney, Vt. Sunday morning about 11 o'clock. She is survived by her husband and two sons, John and Caradoc of South Poultney, Vt., and one daughter, Mrs. Eliza Hughes of Utica, N.Y., and one brother, C. Jones of Fair Haven, Vt. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at the South Poultney, Vt. Welsh church at 1 o'clock and burial was in Fair Haven, Vt., in Cedar Grove cemetery. The bearers were M. P. Williams, E. Griffiths, W. Owens, W. J. Pricthard, R. Lloyd and O. P. Jones. Rev. Mr. Morris of South Poultney officiated.

Source, Rutland Vt.Herald--Sat. Sept.23,1922. Mrs. Alice Emeline (Cook) Brown died at her home in Shoreham, Vt., September 21. She was 74 years old, and is survived by one daughter, Miss Lucy N. Brown of Shoreham, Vt. and two sons, Gustavus Brown of Whiting, Vt. and Burton Brown of Shoreham, also two brothers, Milan P. Cook and James F. Cook of Shoreham. Mrs. Brown was born on Shoreham, Vt., January 29, 1848, and was the daughter of William and Nancy (Pond) Cook. Funeral services will be held at her late home September 24, at 2 o'clock with burial in East Shoreham, Vt.

Source, Rutland Vt. Herald--Sat.Sept.23,1922. SHOREHAM, Vt. Miss Gertrude Emma Baker of Philadelphia, died at the home of Julius Baker in Shoreham, Vt., September 20, at 7:30 a.m. Miss Baker was born in Hinesburg, Vt.,January 14, 1914, and was the daughter of Hugh and Ethel (Jones) Baker. Funeral services were held at the Congregational church in Shoreham,Vt., friday, with burial in Lake View cemetery.

Source, Rutland Vt.Herald--Thur.Feb.3,1927. WEST RUTLAND, Vt. Correspondent, John Phalen, 133 Main street, Telephone 89-3. The ice on the skating rink is in excellent condition and was patronized by a large crowd last evening. A son, Junior, has been born to Mr. and Mrs. Rollin C. Thrall. Miss Helen Kolodny of Fair Haven is visiting her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Levine. John M. Dwyer, student at St. Mary's seminary, Baltimore,Md., is spending a vacation with his father, William R. Dwyer , and family. Donald Ross of Boston is visiting his parents, Dr. and Mrs. C. B. Ross. Miss Helen Mumford returned yesterday from a visit with Misses Marguerite and Caroline Quinlan of Willsboro,N.Y. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Pifko of Reading. Pa., are visiting Mr. Pifko's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Pifko. Miss Elizabeth Raiche of Bennington was a recent guest of her aunt, Mrs. Margaret Raiche. OFFICERS WILL BE INSTALLED. The annual installation of the newly elected officers of the Ladies auxiliary to the A.O.H., will take place in the town hall Friday evening at 7:30 o'clock. A musical program will be carried out and refreshments will be served. FUNERAL of SALEM WINCHELL. Funeral services for Salem Winchell, who died Monday morning, were conducted at his late home yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock by Rev. Burton E. Marsh,pastor of the United church, and were largely attended. The bearers were Harry Wedin, Carl Wedin, John Harrison, Arthur Anderson,Harold Anderson and Anthony Grazena. The numerous floral tributes included a wreath from the neighbors. The body was place in the vault at Evergreen cemetery, Rev. Mr. Marsh officiating at the committal service. TEACHERS ENTERTAINED. The teachers of the Main street school entertained the teachers of the Hill school at a salad supper Tuesday evening. Following the supper the evening was spent at bridge.

Source, Rutland Vt.Herald--Thur.Feb.3,1927. POULTNEY, Vt. Mrs. P. G. Ross entertained the Tuesday afternoon Bridge club this week. Miss Dorothy Longe of Rutland was in town yesterday. Mrs. Mary Lemieux is visiting in Rutland. Miss Anna Burns entertained the evening Bridge Wednesday. Mrs. Isaac Hughes received word Sunday of the sudden death of her son-in-law, Emery H. Smith of New York. The postponed meeting of Heber Allen chapter, D.A.R. ,will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with Mrs. Helen P. Woodworth. The Ladies Aid society of the Methodist church will hold it regular meeting this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in the church parlors. The February committee will serve refreshments. R. C. Brown and men are at work redecorating the interior of H.A. Matot's house. The Parish Aid society of Trinity church will meet Friday afternoon with Mrs. P. G. Ross. The east Poultney Parent-Teacher association will hold a special business meeting this evening. Mrs. Cora patterson of Rutland was a week-end guest of her daughter, Miss Ida Mills.

Source,Rutland Vt.Herald--Mon.Dec.28,1931. HOLDEN, Vt. Mrs. Mary LaDam of Rutland is spending some time at the home of Mrs. George Wetmore. Mr. and Mrs. Russell F. Lord and son Wallace are spending Christmas at the home of Mrs. Lord in Middletown, N.Y. Rev. and Mrs. O. G. Wyman are spending the holiays with her parents in Moores, N.Y. Ralph O. Baird jr., of Brattleboro is home for the holidays. Orpha M. Collins is spending Christmas at her home. Misses Margaret Stubbs and Elva Morgan are home for two weeks. SCHOOL NOTES. The percent of attendance in the grammar room for the fall term was 94 1/4 and that of the primary room 92. Those having perfect attendance for the fall term in the grammar room were Elizabeth Brown, Lila Chapin, Minnie Leavitt, Cecil Barrows and Clarence Chapin.

Source, Rutland Vt.herald--Mon.Dec.28,1931. CASTLETON CORNERS, Vt. Correspondent, Mrs. E. A. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. William Buckley of Burlington and Mrs. Emma Vincent of Fairfax were Christmas day guests of Mr. and Mrs. Worthington King. Mrs. Ida Hart and son, Marshall Hart of Hubbardton spent Christmas at the home of Edward Hart. John T. Williams was a holiday guest of relatives in Troy, N.Y. Mr. and Mrs. George Galley and daughter, Muriel, spent Christmas and the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Gilley, in Tunbridge.

Source, Rutland Vt. Herald-Fri. April.17,1908. CASTLETON, Vt. Earle Kinsley of Rutland visited in town this week. Charles Hill of West Bridgewater, who has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. William D. Bull, has returned home. Dr. H. L. Manchester of Pawlet visited here Wednesday. Charles H. West of Rutland was in town this week. The Linn Brothers, with their trained dogs, left for Pittsford. J. S. Clark of Brandon was in town Thursday.

Source, Rutland Vt. Herald--Fri.Apr.17,1908. FAIR HAVEN, Vt. N. W. Batchelor was in Albany ,N.Y. Thursday. Mrs.Thomas Wilson of Whitehall ,N.Y. is visiting her son, Dr. J. F. Wilson. Edward Foley of Bennington is visiting his mother. Mrs. O. M. Owens was with relatives in Rutland Thursday. John Dillon has secured a position with Charles H. Baker, editor of the Danby Mirror, at Rutland. Rufus Sturgeon left Thursday for Plattsburgh, N.Y., whence he will go to Saranac Lake, to complete some work for the Dairyample Iron works of this place. Mrs. Rufus Collins returned Thursday to her home in Whitehall, N.Y. Mrs. Harry Hemenway of Granville, N.Y., is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Austin Allen. John Quigley has sold his horse, which was a prize winner at the Rutland horse show, to Mrs. P. Brennan of Poultney.

Source, Rutland Vt.Herald--Fri. April 17,1908. IRA, Vt. F. H. Cramton has purchased a gasoline engine. School at the church opened Monday with Miss Hawkins of Castleton as teacher. Mrs. Ada Clark has returned to her home in Washington, D.C. Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Shaw of Middletown and Mr. and Mrs. William Johnston of West Rutland spent Sunday at Clarke Mehmon's. Charlie Cramton is attending school at Vermont academy, Saxtons River.

Source, The Granville N.Y. Sentinel--Nov.26. 1920. POULTNEY, Vt. Mr. and Mrs. George Whitton and Mr. and Mrs. Lon Norton left Monday for Florida where they will pass the winter. Mrs. Mary Cullen, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs.M. B. Garvey for several days, has returned to her home in Watervliet, N.Y. Charles B. Sherman of North Poultney was operated upon at the Albany hospital on Monday morning, for appendicitis. Word has been received that his conditions is as favorable as can be expected.

Source, The Granville N.Y. Sentinel--Nov.26, 1920. POULTNEY, Vt. The bans of marriage were published for the first time at St. Raphael's church Sunday morning between Patrick Hennessey and Miss Lucy Phillips, both of this town.

Source,Rutland Vt.Herald--Fri.April 10,1908. HAVE BEEN MARRIED 64 YEARS. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Alford of Castleton Still Active. He is Running Farm and Milk Route at Age 87--She is 82 and Does Own Housework--Were Married at Castleton September 5, 1843--Have Lived There 70 Years. The statement to the effect that Mr. and Mrs. Horace G. Bateman of Pine street have probably been married longer than any other couple in the state, they celebrating their 61st wedding anniversary Wednesday, has brought a contradiction from Castleton. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Alford, who reside on South street in that town, have been married 64 years and they believe that they hold the state record. They were married by Rev. Joseph Steele, pastor of the Congregational church, September 5, 1843. Mr. Alford will be 88 years old in August and Mrs. Alford will be 83 in November. Seventy years ago the 7th of this month they came to Castleton and have passed the greater part part of the time since then in that town. They both enjoy good health, Mrs. Alford being able to do her own housework and Mr. Alford running a small farm and milk route, being seen on his daily rounds every morning during the winter.