Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1873-01-06

district No. ii has a singing school
81 the instruction of Mr.. w. H. IL.
bill.
Ne would call attention to the adver-
hent of M. Cowles-"Coffins and
kets' in another column. We do
hesitate to say to the public that
will find Mr.. Cowles a superior
llman and we'll deserving of public
Fonage.
considerable sickness prevails. Dr.
yer Bill. had a shock of paralysis thro'
left side, the % ult. Airs. Wheaton
ingstone, who has been afflicted with
hmatism for some two years, is now
thoroughly paralyzed as to be help
she is even unable to talk intelligi-
Mr. Benjamin Farewell, also, has
very feeble health for a long time,
posed to be spinal difficulty. His
er limbs are now almost entirely use
Fevers are quite common.
BARTON.
Ir. & Mrs. H. F. Pillsbury wish to
hrn their compliments to their neigh
! and friends for the pleasant and
eeable surprise visit made them Thurs
evening. They hope to be remem-
ed by them often. May they live
& to enjoy the fat of the land, is their
art-felt wish.
On Christmas day Nathaniel Degoosh,
fenchman at work in the woods at
ith Barton, froze his feet so that the
b on one side of the right foot has all
len off. He did not know that his
were very cold until he went to take
his boots after he had got home.
he most popular publication that
tls sale in Vermont, is Walton's Yer
mt Register and Farmers Almanac,
blished by the Claremont Mfg Co.
is now ready for the trade, and is bet
than ever. Dealers can get supply
the company. See advertisement.
A surprise party came off at Mr.. H.
Pillsbury'S last Thursday evening, at
lich about fifty persons were present
d had a very soclable and enjoyable
ne. Although Mr.. Pillsbury has been
t short time among us he seems to
We won the esteem of all whose ac-
aintance he has made.
CHRISTMAS ON BARTON MOUNTAIN
ristmas was observed in the mountain
strict (No. 6) by Christmas Tree,
Bter supper, &C., at the house of E. S.
GODDARD, on Tuesday evening, Dec.
Some $50 worth of presents we're
ing upon the tree and distributed
hong the four families who constituted
G gathering. Perhaps the most appro-
late present was that received by
A. Allard, bachelor of 48, viz: a
IL baby. You have begun wrong, Mr..
Hard, to get family; you need wife
st.
By the following which we clip from
e Syracuse On. W Daily Journal, Of
&c. 27, it will be seen that the Rev.
m. A. Robinson, who went from this
ace little more than year ago, to
omer, N. Y, has fallen into the hands
a generous people, who kindly remem.
II and appreciate the good works of q
Ploved pastor, especially on Christmas
":
A MERRY CHRISTMAS IN HoMER.-
Pristmas day brought joy to many heart:
Homer. Loving hearts and kindly
nds had busted themselves for long
he in anticipation of the pleasures t.
afforded by this festive occasion. Tn,
portunity was Christmas festival
ednesday evening. for the Sabbath
ehool of the Congregational church
ev. W. A. Robinson, pastor. Tn
urch was beautifully and TASTEFUL
ecorated with evergreens, and the gilt
ting tree brought affections gifts t
kery scholar and teacher, and universe
II and gladness prevailed as the goo
ings were here and there distributed
ut the best of all was reserved for tn
bloved pastor, who, unconscious of tn
enerous testimonial awaiting him, wa
lntributing kindly words of affection t
little ones of his flock, thoughtful {
cir happiness, and therein adding t
own. Al the proper moment, Re-
+. Beard, of the Plymouth churcl
racuse, who was present as an invite
best, addressed Mr.. Robinson, and j
eculiarly appropriate words presente
Im, as a Christmas gift from his peopl
tn a cancelled mortgage of 81, 900 an
terest. which cleared the home of tt
hstOr of all incumbrance. In addition
purse of one hundred and fifty dolla,
las presented to Mrs Robinson by ii
me hands, as a token of the affectio
it'll which this estimable lady is regarc
!. The surprise was complete and owe
helmlng, and it was with the utmo
fficulty that Mr.. Robinson could gi,
Expression to the tender utterances h
cart prompted, but his reply touche
very heart and knit more closely the t
which unites so lovingly pastor and pc
Die.
This feature of the ceremonies was Il
elimination Of the joyousness of the @
Fasion, and the remainder of the event,
yas spent in happy intercourse not oft,
qualed.
BARTON LANDING.
Over 500 are already pledged'towa
he public library. They propose
pave it open soon.