Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1878-07-01

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Taylor's Quechee Maid; J. G. Hopkins
Oliver Twist.
Samuel Chamberlin, who for the last
few years has been severely afflicted
with the infrmities of age, and more re-
Gently with cancer, died, on Friday,
at the advanced age of 81 years. Mr..
Chamberlin has resided permanently in
this village for the last sixty years, and
was long identified with its business en-
terprises. While chiefly engaged in mer-
camille pursuits, he did much other bust
ness, and was stirring man in his
younger days. He was twice married /;
first, to Candace Butler of st. Johnsbu-
ry, and last to Mrs. Annie Spalding,
widow of Moses Spalding. Mr.. Cham
berlin was long an exemplary member
of the Methodist church, and even in
his declining years was ''pillar" of
strength and wisdom. He leaves three
children Henry Chamberlin of New
port, Mrs. Boynton of st. Johnsbury,
and Rebecca Chamberlin, now in Hi
nois. When we came to this town, fif-
teen years ago, there were then four
venerable Christian men that had long
resided as near neighbors in portion
of the village; these were Mr. Chamber
lin, Mr.. John Evans, Mr.. Gilbert Ellis
and Deacon Moses Sargent. Mr.. Evans
died year ago, Mr.. Ellis and Mr.. Cham.
berlin have just gone, and only Mr.. Sar-
gent remains. The funeral services Of
Mr.. Chamberlin were attended at his
residence, yesterday, the Rev. Messrs
Wallace, johnson and Phelps officiating
BARTON LANDING.
Mr.. Eben Wilson, the most aged
citizen in this place, died on Monday last
G. H. Green has a new and elegant
hearse, which was used for the first time
in the burial of the remains of Eber
Wilson.
Some one reminds US that our types
made the amount of the proceeds of thu
festival at the Nj. E. church some even
ings since $l1.74 instead of $51.74.
A little girl three years old, daughtel
of Dean G. French, died this morning
She was taken sick yesterday. We d.
not learn the disease or the cause of tn,
sudden death.
The many friends of Elisha White ar
pleased to see his genial countenanc
again. His sons are in the West, hi
wife in Mortified. He will remain
some months.
The patriotic citizens of the Landin,
and vicinity will meet In the grove nea
Chandler & Co.'S. mill on the Fourth 70
celebration and good time. Music
speeches, swings for the little folks AM
other things for the pleasure of the da.
Will be provided. Bring baskets wei
filled with good edibles at 2 o'clock, an
all come.
A man living few miles from thi
village, while trading at Buchanan (
Co.'s store, slipped pair of shoes int
his pocket which he had not paid fol
Ed. saw the theft and tried to have tn
matter "fxed" up at once, but the pal
ty refused. He was brought before Ju:
tice Skinner, fined So and costs and tax
en- to Jail for refusing to pay the fine
but is now at liberty on bail.
BROWNINGTON.
Haying begins with rush to day.
Gilman Bryant has corn which
tasseled out.
S. Berry lost good horse recently
A. N. Moulton has traded his fast on
for one little faster.
S. R. Jenkins is improving the lool
of his buildings by the erection of
new shed and liberal repairs.
COVENTRY.
Remember the celebration on tt
Fourth. We expect good music, goo
speaking, good supper and frst-rat
time.
, The festival was decided success
all seemed to enjoy the play and IL
actions indicated that the supper W;
appreciated. Net proceeds, $40.
{ F. H. Holdridge related considerab
Of his interesting army experience befo
the club on Friday evening. We hope
, hear the remainder of the story at
future meeting.
ORAFTSBURY.
Amasa Scott has finished haying agai
He finishes several times during tt
/ season.
? Frank Allen from the West and Hell
OsgOod from Rutland are in town visi
f ing friends
I Our friend at the Common is n
: aware, we judge, of the space the artic
5 on the scramble would occupy in II
q paper. 1t is too long. [ED.]
. Amory Dawson raised a barn l.
r feet in lengthes1 y Jay. A lar
: gang of help assehiS.ed at s o'clock
m. and the work was completed in til