Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1884-12-01

Cyrus Skinner bought the Ames
farm at auction, paying $1,000. He
will take possession in the spring.
The county building question is
agitating the public mind. We ex-
pect to get them. notwithstanding 9TH
er places are bidding high for the
convenience of Jail in their midst.
Christie McCay, an estimable
young lady who has been i'll many
weeks, died the 22d ultt. Her par
ents have the sympathy of many
friends. They extend grateful thanks
to the many who assisted them dur
ing the sickness and death of be-
loved daughter.
CALEDONIA COUNTY.
West Burke.
j. F. Ruggles goes to Boston this
week for holiday goods.
Colby Bros. took possession of
Trull's hotel Saturday, 20 ult.
A. L. Aldrich's store will be closed
while he is at st. Johnsbury as jury
man.
II. L. Doyle has sold his stock in
trade to E. B. Merriam & Co. of
St. Johnsbury.
John Holtham has exchanged his
village residence with Arch Craig of
Sutton for his farm.
The Good Templars' Lodge hold an
entertainment, Wednesday evening.
Dec. Sd, consisting of a drama en-
titled. GA little more CIDER music,
tableaux and an oyster supper.
Admission 25 cents.
Sutton.
Arnold Taft has had run of fever
but is improving.
Stephen OTIS and family have NOV
ed to West Burke.
There are fifteen widows residing
in the village school district.
A singing school was commenced
in this village last Wednesday night
by M. M. Taplin of Irasburgh.
DR.. Colby has been painting his
house and blinds, clearing up rub
bish and otherwise improving mis-
premises.
The ladies hold their sociables ev-
cry other Friday night. The pro-
gramme consists of literary exercises,
music, marching etc.
There was donation for Rev. F.
L. Wiley Nov. 20, at which about
$50 persons were present. A capt.
tai time was enjoyed, and about sec
left for Mr.. Wiley.
The democrats celebrated, week
ago last Saturday, with an oyster sup
per, firing anvils, and wheelbarrow
ride, the result of a bet between Will
liam Green, republican, and Nelson
Dean, democrat.
David ellis and family of Barton
Landing, F. H. Foster, wife and son
of Westmore, Mrs. A. P. Taft and
son of Waterford gave Mr.. and Mrs.
Tibbetts and wife pleasant surprise
on Thanksgiving day by visiting
them Unexpectedly and bringing a
nice dinner. They are all the near
relatives Mr.. Tibbetts and wife have
in this state.
East Burke.
The funeral of Mrs. Duff was held
at the house last Monday, DIR. Hurl-
bert officiating.
We think it is time some one begun
to inquire where all the rum comes
from that seems to be circulating
about this village.
The widow of the late DR.. David
Packer has caused fine stone to be
set in the cemetery at Burke Hollow,
at the grave of her sister, Mrs. Fan
ny Hall.
There was very pleasant gather
ing at E. B. Gaskill's Thanksgiving
day. Besides the relatives in town
were Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Gaskill of
st. Johnsbury. Miss Lovina Blake
of Salem, and Mr. and Mrs. VIM. G..
Howe of Lowell, Mass.
Sheffield.
Donation visit for Rev. 1. P. Chase
Dec. 4th.
G. c. Cook of Glover has traded
| for the VIM. Mcdowell farm.
The Ladies' Aid Society will meet
with Mrs. Mark Atwood Friday, the
9TH, in aft ernoon and evening.
HI. P. King has bought of John W.
Sherry in Wheelock village the place
where B. F. Squires formerly lived.
One of the most pleasant locations
in Wheelock.
| Elder Atwood has concluded to 90
to North Danville on invitation of
the Baptist church at that place.
Sheffield people will be sorry to lose
him and his family.