Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-12-15

pirate to the occasion and then called I
out Hon. Walter p. Smith. Mr..
Smith in a very handsome speech,
presented to their guest on this occa-
sion in behalf of the bar, fine, gold |
headed cane, suitably engraved, as a
slight testimony of their appreciation
and good will. Mr.. Belden very
feelingly responded. Afterwards
Judge Ross introduced a series of res
olutions and Gen. w. w. Grout
made speech, and after social
hour the company separated. Mr..
Belden and family left for Minneap-
oils yesterday. They will be greatly
missed in our town in many ways
Caledonid1s.
The saw mill near Harveys hollow,
Danville, owned by Benz, Greenbank,
was burned recently. The building
and machinery were nearly new and
the loss was probably over $1,000.
The mill was in good location and
convenient for the farmers IN this Vi
cinity. The cause of the fire is IN
known but it is thought to be case
of incendiary.-North Star.
East Burke.
The M. E. church has received a
present of new ventilator from the
old Mite Society.
Sutton.
Carl Burrell has gone to Manches
ter to attend school, preparatory to
studying for the ministry.
Miss Ida Allen, Mr.. Wiley's
adopted daughter, has had charge of
the primary class in the Sunday
school during the past year. 1t is
composed of forty-fve children from
three to twelve years of ago. She
has spent much study on primary
class teaching, and is an adept at
the work. On the evening of Nov.
3Oth, after missionary concert, she
was surprised by May Colby step
ping upon the platform and reciting
an address prepared for the occasion.
Madge Burnham presented her with
large photograph album as slight
testimonial from the class, after
wards each scholar in the class, near
ly all of whom were present, received
card, bag of confectionery and a
letter, neatly arranged upon a small
tree by their teacher.
sheffield.
B. ingalls, has a three year old
colt that weighs 1850 lbs.
The Methodists and Baptists unite
in a union service on Christmas.
John d. Paige raised the past sea-
son on acres of ground, 46 bushels
of wheat from IL bushels of seed.
MI. and Mrs. Ell. P. King wish to
return thanks to their many friends
who have so kindly assisted them in
their bereavement.
Tyler Thomas boasts of having
the largest pig in town, s months
and Is days old and weighed 497
lbs. Will try again next year.
Whee1ocIz.
Singing school commences the 18th
with Mr.. Taplin for teacher.
This village is fast filling up, five
families having moved here within a
short time.
There will be donation and oyster
supper for the benefit of Rev. NJ. At
wood Friday, the 10Th. Everybody
invited.
East IIardwick.
Col A. B. Franklin, master OF
State Grange, and Mrs. Franklin
were guests at G.. j. Bell S on Monday
On Wednesday last as two trains
were near this station, the forward
train broke apart and several cars
were left in the rear, running at a
slow speed, when the rear train ran
into the cars, throwing the passenger
car off, and doing considerable dam
age to this and other cars. The men
passengers jumped the car, but a
lady and little girl were considerably
frightened and hurt. The engine
was somewhat injured, but the loss
was much less than might have been
expected.