Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1880-05-03

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Brady reports that he made 8 IA pounds
to tree, in the Anderson place at East
Craftsbury. Others have done about
as we'll.
We had the pleasure to-day of seeing
a large number of beautiful sketches made
by Mr.. NJ. SeymOre, an English artist
who spent last year in the region of yell
lowstOne Park. He is in the employ of the
Harpers, and Scribner & Co, in whose
periodicals his sketches, and written
articles will soon appear. Mr.. Seymore
is friend of our artist, Mr.. Wilson, with
whom he is spending few days.
1t has been suggested that this town
take some measures toward doing honor
to the memories of the deceased soldiers,
who lie buried in our cemeteries. If
the friends of the soldiers and others,
think best to observe Decoration Day
by appropriate ceremonies. they will do
very becoming thing. Other towns
are doing it, and it should be done here.
If those interested will meet at the Office
of w. w. Grout on Saturday evening
next, something definite can be decided
upon.
On Tuesday eve, May 18th, the pu-
pills of the school will present in Robin
sons Hall the operetta of little Red Rid
ing Hood. The play will be given by
about forty scholars, and will occupy
two hours in rendering. Much pains has
been taken in the preparation of the op'
eretta, and many of the actors will ap
pear in costume. Barton Orchestra will
be in attendance. The price of admis
sion will be Is cents, reserved seats %
cents. The proceeds of the entertain
ment will be used in purchasing appara
tus for school use.
Barton Landing.
Beede Locke lost a valuable COW las
Friday.
Another car load of horses were shipp
ed from this station this morning.
Nellie Eaton, who has been sick 70
several months, died last Tuesday.
Mrs. j. F. Christie and daughter
have rented their house, and will 500
move to Lowell, Mass.
G. S. Skinner has a lot of excellen
seed grain for sale, including lost natio
wheat, barley. India wheat, rye an
oats; also choice herds grass and Glove
seed.
Chandler, French & Co., are 6nishin
a new set of buildings on the lot nea
this village, from which they cut thei
lumber last winter. A. G. Austin is
occupy the premises as soon as compile
ed.
Upwards of forty of the parishonel
and friends of Rev. E Folsom, met /;
the parsonage last Tuesday eve, eac
armed with pound or more, of som
: thing good to eat or wear, which the
left as tokens of their esteem, both fl
himself and family. That they ma
long be spared to do faithful work fl
the Master, is the united wish of Il
many who have learned to know the
/ worth, during the two years they ha'
t labored with US.
South Barton.
| The caging of some of the unruly a
: finals in the Poverty Mill neighborhoo
makes matters rather quiet in that q
I rection.
John Felker has gone into the de
d lists business at the Grandy mill. T.
other day when one of the hands W
: hopping up aud down with the toothacf
{ John volunteered. to take it out
e went to his blacksmith shop, got ha
mer and punch, and appeared on t
- scene ready for the delicate operate
- Having got the mans head onto bloc
g he made ready to knock out the achi
- molar. 1t didn't take long; one ste
o blow split the jaw and turned out
tooth. The man was so badly hurt Il
he hadn't strength to smash Johns no
. if he had blood would have flowed fir
another victim.
! Bloomington.
1t is reported that P. Wheeler is goi
to move back to Morgan Beach.
The village school is to be taught
!. Clara Day of Coventry. 1t commen
to-day
9. E. B. Gillian of the east part of
if town, recently cut bad cash in his kl
70 with an ak.
1. Much sickness has prevailed in to
during the past winter, and some arc n
70 in very poor health.
n East Charleston.
I'd FTaGAiln oawyer -s~appva far
o. with Zenas Blake of Derby.
rs The measles, not wishing to show p
ut TALLY, have made their appearance he
ce Nathan Chase had a sugar party
the 23d inst, at which so persons W
~ present.
1t R. P. Stevens has new house "
is under way. 1t is "a by 33 feet,