Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1880-01-26

one Of the deacons of the Congregational
church recently not J. W. Hall, as
was reported to US.
School in Dis. No. closed on Friday
last. The school has been small. and
instruction has been given in several
branches not usually taught in district
schools.
We are in receipt of the Tribune alma
nae from the Tribune office, New York.
This is very valuable little book for
everybody who wishes accurate statisti-
cal, political information. 1t costs only
% cents.
The number of births in this district
(No. y during the year 1879 was 20,
of whom 10 were born of foreign par
ents; the number of deaths was only z.
In the year 1873 the births we're %,
the deaths Is.
There will be Masonic Assembly
and festival at Robinson's Hall on We'd
nesday evening of this week. Masons
are expected to appear in regalia. A
large attendance of Masons expected,
and good time assured.
The ice harvesters are now cutting
and drawing a large quantity of good
ice. The Express learns that james
RawsOn" is filling large ice house in
this village. This will be startling
news to Uncle jim Lewis.
We regret that our former townsman,
Chas. H. Dwinell, was so badly injured
at the time of the fire in his building,
as to lay him up for the time being, if
not for months. He had been moved to
the Gen. Grout farm in Kirby, and is
stopping with his brother-in-law Capt.
Ford.
We see by Western paper that G.
W. Eaton, formerly of this town, was
awarded costly present at fair in
Cedar Rapids Iowa, as "the most popu-
lar man in the city," Mr.. Eaton Is at
the head of the fire department in that
city and his zip" and ability are appre-
ciated. We are glad to chronicle the
success of Barton boys wherever they
are.
If our readers take interest enough in
the matter, to inform us by postal card
or otherwise, whom they prefer for a
president for the next four years, we
will keep record and announce the
vote ere long. Vermont is soon to choose
Republicans delegates to attend the ma
tional convention, and what the people
have to do about selecting candidates,
must be done in the caucuses which send
delegates to the State convention.
There. were two religious meetings, a
magic lantern lecture, and a "grand" gift
show in the village on Thursday ev-
ening, none of which were densely
crowded. The Snowman picked up his
duds in indignation and left on Friday
morning. The people here are so honest
and kind-hearted that they will not at
tend exhibitions and performances, where
they are promised great deal more than
their moneys worth. They do not wish
to rob strangers. and those who come
here and advertise to make great dona-
tiOns to thepeople,in the way of gifts. will
lind Barton hard place to enthuse.
BARTON LANDING.
G. S. Skinner is going to add another
story to the grist-mill
Lecture at the Congregational church
Wednesday evening next, by B. F. D.
Carpenter.
Over forty dollars. after paying ex-
penses, was taken at the donation last
Friday evening.
W. G. Whitney lost his foothold in
attempting to get on to moving freight
train one day last week, and was dragged
several rods before he was pulled aboard
by the brakeman.
NoTIoE-The subscriber will be al
j. H. Browns hotel, Barton Landing
on Thursday, Jan. 29th, and would be
happy to meet all the taxpayers in that
vicinity against whom he has tax.
GEO. w. JENNEss, Collector.
A minister, not living a thousand
miles from this place, having been mucf
troubled by one of the sisters who inva
riably gave long exhortations, rose very
} solemnly from his seat and said: "Sister
you are reminded that we are still il
time, not in eternity" The sister dldn'
exhOrt at the next meeting
COVENTRY.
Of the Musical Convention held weel
before last, special mention ought t
have been made of Miss Minnie Adams
who played the piano, and did excellen
singing, of Mrs. Jewell of Barton. ant
the orchestra led by Mr.. Leonard of New
port. Prof. White, of course, did him
self credit. The music from the ney
book of Emerson, was new and inspire,
much interest.
EAST CHARLESTON.
Since the last snow numbering bust
( ness has become very brisk.
There is to be singing convention