Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1885-08-10

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boating, the perfect beaches for
bathing, the pure water, the precipi-
tous cliffs and pleasant surroundings.
Crystal Lake ought to be visited by
many from abroad every year and
should be far better appreciated by
our own people.
The annual reunion of Mason Post
will be held on the Fair Ground on
Thursday. Aug. 18th. Social meet
ing at 10 O'Clock, a. m. !; business
meeting at IL; picnic dinner at din
ing hall, at II. Tables will be set
and coffee will be furnished. An
hour will be spent in toasts, respons
es, and music, after which there will
be an address by comrade O. II.
Austin of Barton Landing. All mem
bers and all others interested are
cordially invited. All musicians are
specially invited, both to assist in
the martial drum corps, and in sing
ing.
The memorial services held on
Saturday afternoon were well attend
ed by citizens of this part of the
town and many from Glover. The
church was decorated with flags
draped in mourning, flowers, etc.
The portrait of Gen. Grant was
wreathed and suspended in full view
of the audience. Quite large num-
Der of the Post were there with their
flag dressed in mourning. Prayer
was offered by Rev. G. w. Morse,
Rev. Mr.. Currier gave brief but
very fitting memorial address, Com
mander Nye, comrade Brldgman
and others made short addresses.
Gen. Grout responded happily to
the invitation to occupy brief time
in remarks. There was very appro-
pirate singing by the Congregation
al choir, and the services were suita-
BILE and interesting.
ALBANY.
A little four-years-old daughter of
Geo. Bumps recently fell from a
fence and broke both bones of the
left arm.
Mrs. Polly Harvey, "a years of
age, is suffering from gangrene OF
the toes and probably cannot stand
it very long.
East Albany.
The school in Dis. No. 1, taught
by Miss Clover Rowell, was very
successful and profitable term. The
names of the scholars are Nettie,
Susie and Archie Grant, Matte, sly.
bill and Frank Eldridge, Florence
Wilkins, Mamie and Tommy Dur
kins, Bridget Norton, Ralph Hyde
there was not a mark of any kin6
against their names, which reflects
much credit on teacher and scholars.
Barton Landing.
Rev. Mr.. Gates has vacation OF
three weeks.
B. F. D. Carpenter, ESQ.,, is very
sick with typhoid fever.
Geo. Bush and family are spending
few weeks at Newfane, vt.
Memorial services were held at the
Congregational church Saturday af.
ternoon.
Our fire engine with that of Barton
were the first on the ground
at the Newport fire and did eff
ficient work for several hours. Mr.
H. f. Folsom, R. R. Supt., and heavy
owner in the International, used Us
very handsomely and has offered te
reward us for our services.
Bloomington.
Mrs. Solomon Berry has cancer
on her head that causes her much
suffering, and gives her family anG
friends great anxiety.-Mrs. Emily
| (Titus) Blodgett, former resident
of this town, is in decline that will
probably end in death.
The school in Dist. No. 2, closed
July "a. The pupils who had ne
tardy marks were Harry and Flor
ence Perley, Jennie Parker, Franz
Page, Eva Smith, Katie and Minnie
Virgins, Mamie Wyman, BLANCHE
Robinson. Those having no absen
marks were Hazen and Chester Col
ley, Harry Perley, Mamie Wyman
Katie Virgins, Allie Hodgklns.
Evansville. E9V{
Mrs. James Randall has been il
Canada visiting her father and othe
relatives.
There has been nice set Of
six lamps with refectors placed il
the schoolhouse. They are a grea
convenience the want of sufficien
light being felt good deal the pas
winter and spring during the meet
ings. Thanks are due Herbert lie
land for being instrumental IN get
ting them. a}5 - ft
Nathan Leonard has been called
to Rutland the past week to meet the
state board of examining surgeons il
regard to pensions. When so man,
get pensions so easily for trifine
things, it seems little strange y.tha
so much red tape should have to b,
measured out before he can get tn
just reward, that one ought to hav
who suffers in the way he does.
Coventry.
Last Tuesday night the wind blew
down Luke Livingstone's barn ant
| killed two sheep and wounded others