Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1878-07-08


ceding the Fourth.
At the Republican caucus on Satur-
day night J. II. Evans and S. R. Jen-
kins were made delegates alternates
Homer Bradley and S. r. Potter. eau
Gus instructed to work and vote for Gen.
Grout.
IRASBURGH.
Potato bugs are too plenty for hand
picking.
The lightning rod men are still "do-
ing" this town.
John Ord has bought the widow Nye
place on the common, paying $1,000 for
it.
The 4th passed off rather quietly.
The fireworks in the evening were sue
cess, especially the balloon.
The "Centrals" of this place beat a
picked club from the county, at a game
of base ball on Saturday, June 20, by
score of A to 33.
Rev. J. A. Haley has left for sum-
mer vacation of three or four weeks.
Mr.. Chaplin, of West Albany, supplies
his desk during his absence.
The caucus to choose district delegates
will be held on Wednesday night. 1t
is reported that Barlow's money is de-
posted here. If you wish any of it
attend the caucus.
JAY.
Travel to Jay Peak has as yet beer
very light. The Mountain House is
open and is kept in good shape.
Lumber is high here, as compared
with other articles. Good spruce is
worth from So to $40 per thousand.
LOWELL.
A three years old daughter of Isaiah
Sylvester broke her arm recently by fall.
Rev. Mr.. Phelps has returned from
his rest and vacation prepared for fur
Their work.
1t is thought that Mrs. Antoine Re-
voir who was recently struck by light
ming will recover.
The lightning rod men who were on
the ground, promptly, after the misfor-
tune to Mrs. Revoir, succeeded in con-
vincing several of our rural citizens that
they needed rods on their buildings.
They put up rods which cost from $50
to $l6O, and took notes of the parties
running one year, taking conditional
contract back. We are of the opinion
that there will be some bowling when
the year comes round and the note falls
due. The parties must pay for their
rods, and better be prepared to meet
their notes when they fall due.
NEWPORT.
There are to be nine lighthouses
built on the shores of Lake Memphre.
magog-six by the Canadian and three
by the American Government. When
they are completed it is Captain Fogg's
intention to run his beautiful steamer
"Lady of the Lake." to connect with
trains between Magog and Newport reg
ularly.
Circuit delegates were chosen. on Sat
urday night, to attend the District con
vention as follows - Prouty, G
L. Erwin, -- Richmond and E. A
Stewart. There was something tina
gave interest to the caucus beside enthu
siasm for particular candidate. Tha
tall, black fellow from Richford had no
been here on private business exactly.
NEWPORT CENTER.
Charles Squares has bought lot o
wild land of L. Parker, for which b
pays 1925.
Dawson jenkins is erecting new
barns. B. Crawford is preparing t
erect new set of buildings in place Q
those lately burned.-W. Hammond j
: using paint on his buildings, much t
their improvement.
SOUTH TROY.
Potato bugs have ruined some piece
of potatoes.
The lightning rod men are in towr
: but are not having much success.
: The summer term of schools in thi
= village will close next Friday with tn
. usual school exhibitions.
G. W. Aiken's steam mill caught fiji
i last Tuesday, but the fire was extir
) guished without serious loss.
!. The Sunday schools in this place un
If ted with those of Westfeld, and held
ir basket picnic in J. Clark's grove.
s. The "Red Stockings" of Province Hi
played a matched game of base ball wit
the Clippers" of this place, on Il
Fourth. The "Red Stockings" won |
a score of 16 to Is.
80 NORTH TROY.
u The delegates from this town to IL
Republican District convention are
Abel Chase, W. R. Rowell and Geore
s. Il. Braley. They are all for Circuit.
SI,MORE.
1g Two wild deers were seen in a pastu
We in this neighborhood, few DAYS ago.