Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1879-12-29

abroad will be entertained by citizens of
the place free of expense. Mr.. Whit
ney's musical ability is of itself war
rant that good thing may be expected.
Tickets through convention so cts.
Bring your Dulcets.
Christmas eve was very agreeably
celebrated at South Village, the people
of the Common participating by invita-
ton. The exercises previous to the APP
pearance of Santa Claus, consisting of
recitations, select reading. music, etc.,
were excellent, the part which the chill
dren took being strikingly beautiful and
appropriate. The occasion was much
enlivened by an orchestra, Messrs Story
and Marckres and Mrs. Wheatley, violin,
and Miss Manda Dawson, organist. Tie
trees were generously laden with the
gifts of Santa Claus. and in due time
were dispensed to gladden. the hearts of
the large and eager company present.
VEST CHARLESTON.
B. F. D. Carpenter commenced NOV
ing his goods to Barton Landing to-day.
O. F. Alton sowed 18 quarts of wheat
on new ground, where he had to hoe the
seed in, instead of narrowing it, and
raised ii 1-2 bushels of wheat.
Geo. Foster has gone to Lyndonvl1Ie,
to work for Aaron Twombly in his store.
Edwin Barrow has got through clerk
ing it for H. W. Dane and Charles Ham
blet takes his place.
Christmas passed off very quietly here
SO quietly that we hardly knew when it
came, save the party at A. J. Morrill's,
there was not SO much as a ripple in
honor of Old Santa Claus.
EAST CHARLESTON.
Matthew Crow recently lost horse by
broken leg.
Christmas passed very pleasantly at
the church. The pastor was remembered
by valuable gifts.
Francis Davis has bought so acres of
timbered land of Geo. Stoddard. E.
Carter skids fifty thousand feet of timber
fer So cents thousand, for Mr.. Davis.
DERBY.
Alvah Morrill, is reported as being
dangerous i'll.
Next Sabbath evening, Rev. W. J.
johnson will preach sermon to the
young. Subject: .'Why not now %
While J. T. Daily was splitting dry
maple stick in his shed, on Tuesday last
a piece few up and hit him in the right
eye; it is feared he may permanently
lose the sight of that eye.
The Union Christmas tree was quite
successful. Hall crowded, trees loaded
faces smiling, hearts happy. Among
the valuable presents were watch anC
chain to Miss Clara Human, and ont
also to Rev. Mr.. johnson.
The MONITOR readers in this tow
and vicinity will do well to ent out fo
scrap-hooks or preservation, the "Histor,
of Derby" now being published In tina
paper. The history will be the mos
detailed and important ever publishes
of the town.
Efforts are being made to secure tn
revival of the Templar's lodge. A pub
lie meeting will be held on Wednesda
evening to see if interest enough can b
secured to start with a goodly numbe
of members. A revival of solid temper
ance sentiment is needed in this village
CLOVER.
New Years ball at Union House O
the evening of Jan. 1st. Bill only 81 sc
All persons having unsettled account
for school books, are required to call an
settle with the Supt. this week.
Remember the annual meeting of tn
Cong. society on Wednesday Afternoon
The preparatory lecture will be give
at the same time.
There will be donation visit q
Rev. E. w. Pierce's next Wednesda
afternoon and evening. Both old an
young are cordially invited.
Nearly one hundred persons met ;
Deacon Borland's at the sociable on Fr
day and Friday evening. This is goo
place to 60 for pleasant meeting.
D. L. Dwinell sold S175 worth
Christmas goods last week and has 10
left over for New Years. Lyman hs
one of the pleasantest and best file
stores in the county.
There will be lecture here on Frida
eve, Jan 9th, by Rev. B nj. Tillotson
st. Johnsbury. Subject, "Man in Soc
ety." Admission to lecture and supp,
% cents-to lecture alone s cents.
VEST GLOVER.
L. A. Chase & Son will draw the
logs to Whitney's mill instead of Sa
mons as reported last week.
Singing school New Years eve. NJ
Whitney is a capable instructor ar
singers will do well to attend.
Row Pierce of the VILLAGE. lectur