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

has fitted up charming little steam
yacht and launched it in the lake.
He has christened it "The Caspian"
Mr.. Preston has also fitted capa-
cious barge with seats and awnings |
which will be taken in tow by the |
yacht when large parties are carried
out and it can also be used by fish
ing parties. The cordial reception
with which these additions to the
lake have been met, shows that they
are duly appreciated by the citizens
Holland.
The friends of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Fisk recently gave them surprise
visit, leaving them many valuable
presents, among which was web of
cotton cloth, and since the visit the
ladies have made it up for her, thus
showing their sympathy for Mrs. Fisk.
who has been under the doctors care
for number of years. Mr.. and
Mrs. Fisk are very grateful for this
expression of kindness and the help
rendered them.
Jay.
Mrs. B. H. Percy is quite low at
present.
Geo. Blakely of Middlesex has
rented F. Sargent's place and any
one who wants job of painting done
can call on him.
Sabbath School ''group or basket
picnlc," on Tuesday, the 18th. All
are invited to attend and assist in
having an enjoyable time.
James Banister's folks are very
proud of their new daughter.-It is a
boy that makes glad the hearts of
Mr.. and Mrs. E. M. Chase.
Rev. Mr.. Butler is spending a few
days with his friends in this place
Mrs. Edward Sanborn of N. Y, a
former resident of this place, has
been in town visiting her relatives
for a few weeks.
Parties from near aad far are Wis
iting the ''Peak." Those who have
visited other mountains say that the
view from this mountain is as good,
if not the best in the state. Here is
an opening for some party to erect a
house and make fortune.
M organ Center.
| Henry Bean and Henry Hill have
moved into the Healey house.
The school taught by Gertie Wa
terman has closed. She gave good
satisfaction.
Newport.
The measles have put in an APP
pearance.
Fred Davis lost horse valued at
5000 by sickness few days ago.
| Quite large excursion from Bee
be Plain went down the lake Satur-
day.
On Wednesday evening ate O clock,
fire was discovered near the wharf at
the International mill at Newport,
having, as it is supposed, caught
from the barge. The lumber was
piled almost close together and the
confagration had made such head
way that it could not be subdued by
the means at hand. Alarms were
gwen, kilograms were sent to Barton
Landing, Barton, Lyndonville, St.
Johnsbury, Stanstead, No. Troy and
Sherbrooke for fire engines and help.
The Barton and Barton Landing en-
gines were carried there by rapid
train, followed Immediately by Others
from other localities. BY the most
persistent effort, with all the help
that could we'll be mustered, and a
dozen streams of water, the fire was
got under control about midnight,
and subdued at 3 o'clock. For long
time it seemed as though the entire
lumber with mills must go. From
one and half to two million feet OF
lumber were burned. Entire loss
fro m SO, 900 to $4,000. Insurance,
$4,000.
Newport Center.
Stephen Nichols and wife are here
from Boston.
| Orrin Adams recently lost nice
five-years-old colt by moving ma
chine accident.
| Mr.. Paquette broke one of his
legs between the knee and ankle and
cut one of his feet Aug. 4.
| w. H. Willey's mill caught fire
Monday evening, Aug. 8, but the fire
was discovered in season to prevent
any serious damage.
WestmOre.
| Excursions are frequent, visitors
orderly and seem to enjoy themselves.
Come every one.
| A. w. Lyon and wife will camp at
May pond this week with others from
the Landing and Derby:
| Clifford & Orcutt are rebuilding
their mill that was recently burned.
S. c. Cady and John Hill have
each built new barns this summer.
| CALEDONIA COUNTY.
St. j OhnSbury.
Through Bishop Mallalieu Of New Or
leans, Rev. T.. L. Beeman, pastor Of the
M. E. church in this place, has received
a call to accept the presidency of col
lege in the west. His many friends here
will earnestly hope that he will decline
the flattering offer.