Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1876-01-17
Local News.
GENERAL

this paper some time since. The man
deserves kind treatment even by those
who do not admire agents" and his
book is interesting and valuable.
We have heard and read much of
Moody and Sankey. the American revi-
valists, but We have lately seen the pub
li.bed lives Of these remarkable men.
and confess that it is one Of the most
interesting books Of the day. Those
not particularly interested in religious
matters will find Truth stranger than
fiction" in this book. and all christians
will rejoice at the work done by these
men at home and abroad. The book
gives an account Of the dOings Of the
evangeHsts in Great Britain, aud con-
tains many Of Mr. MOOdy's sermons.
Mr. Carr will sell this work in this
county soon.
TIE COUNTY Musical CONVENTION
The Orleans County Musical Association
will hold their annual convention on the
25th, 26th. 9th. and 2sth days Of jan
uary, at North Troy. Prof. James Whit
ney Of Boston. well known in this vi
entity as an excellent singer and popular
leader, will be present as director, as
sisted by noted pianists and strong
orchestra. The people Of North Troy
have extended a wholesale invitation to
to musicians, and viii extend generous
hospitality to all who may attend. The
railroad company viii run extra trains
at reduced rates, making the facilities
for reaching North Troy by cars, all
that can be desired. Prof. Whitney has
The advaHtagv or most drrsosgrs. IN De-
ing able to sing finely. as well as to
WELD the baton. The singers in this
county and vicinity. will find it to their
advantage to attend this convention.
ALBANT.
We fear there is hardly enough being
done in the lumber line to supply the
home market.
District clerks can be furnished with
blanks for recording births and deaths,
by applying at the town clerks Office.
At the Centre.
The Society Supper at the COngrega-
'ional church. Wednesday evening. 18th
inst. resulted in a very pleasant time.
with 6fty-six dollars in the treasury.
Scarlet fever is raging somewhat in
different parts Of our town. Capt. Enoch
Eovell and three Of his children are sick
with it. and a little girl Of Rev. Mr..
Thurston's.
Mr.. A. B. Sargent sold his house to
J. L. sanders. and the latter has sold it
to Mrs. Judith HOyey for $3.50. Sar-
gent moves into Sanders new house on
Main street.
Aessrs. Burbank & Bowles, who put
Up the starch mill last summer. are pur-
chasing a large amount Of maple timber
aud propose to put in some machinery fOl
manufacturing bobbins.
A little boy at the West village went
into a neighbors the other day and said
that his pa had killed hen twice. and
she was running all around the house.
and begged Of the man to come in anG
kill her dead"
Four generations met Nov. %. 70
Aanksgiving.at Mr. Winthrop Howard
at the Centre. viz: DR.. Dwye Bill. age,
y years his daughter. Mrs. W. How
ard granddaughter. Mrs. Geo. Nye
and great-grAnd-daughter. Miss Jennie
Nye aged Is. aud whose united age
we're 100 years.
Mr.. Milo Chafey was quite seriOusl'
hurt in Edwards mill last Wednesday
a half-inch board caught upon the cir
'ular saw. aud vas thrown viOlentl
across the mill. striking Mr.. Chaffey il
we abdomen. No bones were broken
and unless be was hurt internally. vii
oeiore long be out again.
BARTON.
See notice Of Orleans Fair Ground CO
fred and Charley Colby started thi
morning. for California.
See skinner & Drew's closing out ad
''''''enent- Now is your time to bu
"or''ed goods.
Aead the new advertisement Of o. I
V'sn' aud remember it the next tim
y'S come to the village.
" call attention to the advertisement
Nathaniel Folsom. Mr.. Folsom, q
'ays N the advertisement. has bee
= Considerable expense. to establish
~-sla'' meat and provision store her
lis deserves liberal patronage. aud I
s'ubt he viii get it
.~s'-On Christmas dag between Il
''''ases d Glover an Barton. one vail