Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1881-11-14


for Library of Religious Poetry" pre-
pared by DIR. Phillip Schaff and Arthur
Gilman. Judge Tourgee's works are
too we'll known to need commentator.
The character of DIR. Schaff's work is
indicated by the title, and his name is a
sufficient guarantee of its merit
E. I. Wilson, photographer and ar
fist, is painting two very fine oil paint
ings for G. F. Davis of Portland, Ore
gon. The subject of one piece is wild
brook scene, the other lake and wood
view, found in an neighboring town.
Mr.. Wilson is a natural artist and has
fine taste. His pictures suit US as well
as those of Mr.. Seymour, the somewhat
noted artist, who spent last summer
in this vicinity at his profession. Those
interested in fine original paintings will
do we'll to visit Mr.. Wilson's gallery.
Oliver Ditson & Co. run a powerful
music mill that turns out many thou
sands of pages of music per month; all
Of selected quality of musical wheat,
kiln-dried, well ground, well prepared
for market, and all with the brand of
true genius. They send US of the last
prime lot: shepherd Song 40 cts.),
by Schulhoff, with fine portrait of Miss
franklin, who sings it; "Two's Com
pany" go cts. }, by Weatherly; charm
Ing proverb in song. Glover Song
go cts.), by Wightman, sweet as honey.
"Annie Waltz" (25 cts.), by Living
ston, little jewel of piece for young
players as is the "Chop Waltz" Us
cts.), by Lulli. There comes also a
grand Egyptian March" 40 cts.), by
Strauss, and a sparkling ''Da-Capo Pol
ka" go cts.), by Scherz. Also copy
of the Musical Record (6 cts), publish
ed every week. Among other things it
has faithful description of all the new
music.
Barton Landing.
There will be turkey shoot at this
place next Friday.
Cora Bell, five and one-half months
old daughter of H. W. Turner, died last
Wednesday.
Our village school closes this week,
and G. S. Skinner, collector, wishes to
have those who have not already done
so, to pay their tax Immediately. The
teachers have given excellent satisfac-
ton, and, it is expected, will be retained
for the remainder of the year.
The lecture given by H. A. Spencer,
at the NJ. E. church last Monday even
ing, was success in every particular,
and was really worth the price of adj
mission for the whole course. Mr.. Spen-
Ger we'll understands his subject, and is
a very pleasant, agreeable and forcible
speaker. He held the strict attention
of his audience for one hour. The next
lecture of the course will be given to-
morrow evening, Nov. l5, by Rev. W.
D. Malcolm. Subject, "Bible Truths
Verified by travels in foreign lands
South Barton.
Frank Labor will have turkey shoot
at Henry W. Downing's next Saturday.
Evansville.
NJ. L. Fay has moved into the house
vacated by Nelson Fuller.
B. Durham has bought good pair
Of work horses of Ora White of Barton.
John Fay has moved on to the Water.
man farm in Barton, lately bought by
M. L. Fay.
A donation is already talked of fol-
the benefit of Rev. q. H. Sweat, whC
is well liked here.
Hector Lapierre will soon resume
work in his blacksmith shop. He ha
been farming the past season.
Elisha Foster has made very thorough
repairs on the house he bought of hi
brother, Harvey. 1t is now as pretty
house as there is in the Vile.
Bloomington.
H. Fairbrother, the Center blacksmith
has his shop nearly completed.
School closes on Wednesday next
The term has been very profitable.
e. Fletcher from Barton has rente,
the H. E. Preston farm for one year.
Mrs. l. G. Smith died last Saturday
"A. Barnes will live but new day
at most.
: Farmers are asking such high price
l Tor potatoes, that the buyers refuse t
buy and the trade is dead.
4 Mrs. McKinstry, the lady Adventist
/ commences course of lectures at tn
j, Center, Tuesday evening, Nov. %, {
t continue over the next sabbath.
West Charleston.
e Miss Annie Wheeler has gone to Low
r ell, Mass, where she thinks of spendin
r the winter.
: Henry Fairchlld has gone to Clar,
mont, N. H., on business for the emer
: wheel company.
d Hiram Hutchinson, who will be eight
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