Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-10-22

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large company, and Messrs. Wood
ward, Trip and others for their la
Dor in behalf of the occasion. Mr..
Brigham pleasantly thanked the
friends for the generous donation,
which amounted to about S37.
DR.. Gleason, who is delivering a
course of lectures here, which he is
making of interest, both by his adj
dresses, and his manikins, skeletons,
pictures etc., gave a very pleasing
lecture at the Methodist church last
night on Bible Hygiene. To those
who had not studied the bible with
reference to its teachings in regard
to cleanliness. temperance and
health, the lecture was a new rev.
citation of bible truth. DR.. Glea-
sons lectures in the hall, which are
to be continued to include Friday
evening, are practical and useful.
His remuneration thus far has been
voluntary, but of course he does not
expect to give his time and make his
lectures free. The people will pay a
small entrance fee or buy a course
ticket. His experience in Philadel-
phia hospital is such that he feels
competent to give advice or prescrip-
tions in chronic diseases, and espe-
cially diseases of the eye and ear.
He can be consulted at Spalding's
hotel.
Barton Landing.
The new stone crossing from the
depot to the Austin block is complet-
ed, and is just what is needed.
Robert Gray of Sheffield in four
hours thrashed 2O4 bushels of oats
for Carl Farley. Who beats?
Charles Bedell did not escape from
the officer as reported. He asked
leave to 90 for a drink of water and
forgot to come back.
Johnson & Allen have erected
very fine monument on the grave lot
of the late Rev. Edwin Locke. They
are driven with orders for work in
this line.
Charley Bush came near losing an
arm in the Joslyn mill Friday Oct.
10Th, by backing up against a clip
ping saw, which cut to the bone at
the elbow joint and fears are enter
tanned of his having a stiff arm.
Our community will regret much to
lose as good citizens as we expect to
lose if Mr.. O. F. Rice and family 90
south, as he contemplates. They
have been here some years and have
many friends whose best wishes will
follow them. Will Joslyn, who buys
Mr.. Rice's shop and business is an
honest and reliable man, and we
doubt not will serve the public ac-
ceptably in his business.
The regular Thursday night prayer
meeting of the Cong. church was
changed to Wednesday night, and
held at the house of Mr.. ]. d. r.
Collins in honor of the venerable
mother of Mr.. Collins who was 80
years old that day. Mrs. Collins is
quite smart and can knit and read,
she showed a bed quilt made from
small pieces which she has made
within few weeks. The exercises
were very interesting, Rev. Mr..
Gates having charge of the meeting.
Judge O. H. Austin and family,
who recently moved into his large,
pleasant and beautiful residence in
the west part of the village were Wis
tied on the evening of the 18th by a
large number of friends for a house
warming greeting, and in remem-
brance of their 10Th marriage ami
versary. The occasion was very
agreeable to all present. A very lib
eral sum of money was given Mr.. and
Mrs. A. that they might purchase
some suitable memorial of the events
celebrated. [. d. r. Collins made
an appropriate presentation speech,
to which the Judge made a felicitious
response. Rev. Mr.. Gates re-tied
the matrimonial knot, and added
words of congratulation. Ample
refreshments were provided. Messrs.
johnson and Allen and Mrs. Wal
lace added to the pleasuse of the oc-
casion by appropriate selections of
music.
South Barton.
Mr.. Brannan who is taking down
the coal kilns is selling the brick very
rapidly. Their low price is making
it an object for people to buy.
Bloomington.
Personal property sold high at the
Allard auction.
John Miles has successful sing.
ing school at the Center.
Stephen Burroughs and Warren
Bassett are painting their houses.
Eliza Miles is going to Lowell,
Mass, and Mrs. S. Priest is going
TO st. Johnsbury to spend the winter.
Henry Fairbrother has moved into
the house bought of Chas. Wheeler
Arthur Grow has moved to ISLAND
Pond.
By the death of Harding Blandins
the town loses venerable and mucf
respected citizen. His sickness was
long and painful, yet borne will
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