Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1878-12-16

vlted into their own parlor. where table
had been covered with suitable presents,
and where arrangements had been made
for the second marriage ceremony. Rev.
Mr.. johnson with characteristic felicity,
and great sOlemnity (?> re-tied the mat
rimobial knot. Gen. Grout in behalf of
the friends made the presentation speech.
The General found himself somewhat
nonplused as he descanted on the use
and character of the various articles
presented, but succeeded bravely in ex-
Treating himself from the perilous posi-
ton into which he was so incautiously
drawn. Refreshments were forthcoming
and the gathering dispersed in the best
of feelings. Mr.. and Mrs. Owen desire
to express their thanks for the meeting
of their friends, and for the various ar
ticles useful, appropriate and ornamen-
btl WHICH, were lcIO Ou Tue LdUl6s
BARTON LANDING.
G. J. Rowell, Esq, has started on a
Southern trip of few weeks; he will
60 as far south as Georgia.
The following may be of interest to
the hog fraternity: D. Buchanan recent
ly slaughtered one which weighed sos
lbs. John Emond, 5lO.; David Gillls,
522 lbs. Lewis Ford one that was only
IA months old that weighed 52S lbs.
Nye thanks his friends for taking the
trouble to "come around" for supper last
Friday evening, and says he will have
some more oysters ready after the "Oc-
toroon" Friday evening, Dec. 20. Bring
the ladies.
The wind on Tuesday night did some
damage in this vicinity, and the heavy
rain brought the water up to freshet
height. A part of the balustrade on
the Riverside house was blown off and
fences and trees were blown down. The
new barn being put up by William Will
son, in the east part of the town, was
blown down and badly smashed.
A Christmas festival will be held in
the Congregational church on Tuesday
eve, Dec. oath. There will be appro-
pirate exercises by the Sabbath School.
and after the distribution of the Christ.
mas gifts an oyster supper in the vestry.
furnished by the Ladies' Aid Society.
Price for adults, 80 cents. Children
half price. Let all come and make this
merry Christmas.
Owing to the success of the "Octoroon"
on Friday night, the play will be repeat
ed this week ON Friday night. We do
not desire to brag much about our citi-
zens and what they are able to do, but
it is not too much to say, that we have
several who by talent and experience are
not second to many who make stage
playing business, and that the plays
put on to the Thespian stage are equal
to those performed in the cities. In the
"Octoroon" it is difficult to partlcularize,
but we mention Mr.. Hildreth as
"M'Closky," Mr.. Buck as "Wahnotee, y
Mr.. Collins as "Old Pete" Mr.. johnson
as Geo. Peyton," Mr.. Colley as "Salem
Scudder," and Miss Carrie Parker as
Zoe"
SOUTH BARTON.
John Stanley, stone mason, was re.
Gently badly hurt by the falling of q
stone upon his foot. Two toes have
been amputated and he is liable to b.
laid up for some time longer with the
injury.
AS there is a considerable talk about
the new road to Westmore, and the ex
pense of building the same, it may
be of interest to state that G.. G. Drown
has offered to build it and keep it il
repair five years, for the sum of $500.
EVANSVILLE.
Elisha Foster recently killed a spring
pig that weighed 33l pounds.
Albert Gravlin has rented and moved
into the widow Robinson house.
d. R. Hunt Jr., will mend or max,
any thing in the shoe or boot line. 70,
can get work done at low prices at hi
shop.
The death of Mrs. A. P. Alexander
which occurred on the 9TH inst, cast
shade of sadness over the neighborhood
1t is the second time within mont
that the wife and mother has been take
from her loved ones. Mrs. Alexander
long sickness and extreme suffering
were borne with Christian patience. He
remains were taken to Danville, P. @
her native place, for interment.
COVENTRY.
Eighty-four scholars have been enroll
ed in our Village school.
Mrs. Alanson Ware fell in the stree
on Thursday and broke her ankle.
There are several Catholic families
town. the children of which go six mile
on foot to attend Catholic services
example of devotion that all migl
profit by.
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