Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1881-02-28

zen, aged almost 81 years. died on the
2lst inst. Mr. Webster was born IN
Connecticut in 1897 and moved to st.
Adams when ID years of age. He mar
rled Lucy Reed in 1916. Twenty-slx
years ago he moved into this town, and
bought the first farm on the Albany
road, where he has resided until this
time. He was an Industrious man, and
accumulated comfortable property.
His health failing him some years ago.
he was tenderly cared for by the family
of his son-in-law, L. 2. Stannard. He
leaves an aged and infrm wife who will
not long survive him, several children,
grand and great grandchildren. He
was man greatly respected by all.who
knew him.
Morgan Center.
Rev. A. M. Stevens of Lunenburgh
preached at this place last sabbath ev-
ening.
Mr.. Joseph Gray is talking of NOV
ing to Beebe Plain, much to the regret
of his friends and neighbors.
A. NJ. Buck of Charleston had horse
SO injured by kicking in the barn the
other night, that it died the next morn
ing.
The Ladies Aid met at Mrs. j.
Gray's on Thursday afternoon. A
bountiful supper was provided, If any
one wants a square meal. let them
visit Mr.. Grays.
/ Some fifty or more of the friends OF
Rev. Isaac Blake. met at his house on
Wednesday evening last, at a pound
party. There were very good music,
some happy speeches and generous con-
tribHtions.
Newport.
The traffic on the Southeastern r. r.
is verp heavy at present.
Business is brisk and everybody is
making good use of the excellent sled
ding.
The "hoss" men want to test speed of
their favorites by prize trot on the
ice, Mar. 10.
Rev. Austin exchanged desks yester-
day with Rev. johnson of Derby, and
both congregations got good sermon.
E. NJ. Prouty, son of Roswell Prouty
is visiting his parents here, but will
shortly 60 to Dakota where he has q
large wheat farm.
The Thomas Norton tenement house
recently took fire, but an early discovery
saved the loss of the building. A bed
in the room was destroyed.
The late lecture by Josh Billings was
attended by fair audience. though tn,
storm and delayed trains kept many
people away. Josh" must be heard t.
be appreciated. His talk was full o
sharp points and witticisms.
The fellowship meetings held in thu
Congregational church last Tuesday anc
Wednesday were we'll sustained anC
profitable to all present. Several min
listers and good number of representa-
tives from other churches in the count,
were present, to increase the interest o
the occasion. The topic, Christ. wa
faithfully and ably discussed. TIL
, semi-centeunial, memorial services Of
Wednesday afternoon, in commemoratiol
of the organization of the Newport Con
! gregational church. were attended by
, good audience. The singing was ex
! ceedingly good. and the discourse b
Rev. E. P. Wild, pastor, was excellen
| in manner of arrangement and edifyin
. in the matter presented. The churc
: was organized fifty years ago, in pr
vate house, which stood on the site mo-
occupied by the present residence {
' Augustus Lane. There were only seve
members There are now l43 members
;. of whom Geo. Lane is the oldest men
Der. His father and mother were of tn
original members. Interesting remark
were made by Revs. Hall and Somervill,
former pastors. An appropriate origin;
hymn was sung. and the whole service
gave great satisfaction to the churc
: and attending congregation.
Newport Center.
Laura Alexander attends the Dert
academy school this term.
. DIR. Erwin rents his old house to He
~ man Smith and to E. P. Adams
= A petition is in circulation for Il
procurement of names. asking the Go
ernor to pardon the rumseller. Abe
2 Kittredge. Men may be induced
d sign petition of this character but Il
~ women say, no.
The village school closed on the l6t
it being Miss Foss' first term, and Mi
Hadley's second. They have done
$ good work and deserve thanks.-Ann
v Hoyt closed her school on the same da
Il with an exhibition and gift tree. T.
D teacher was presented with silv
butter dish.
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