Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-03-29
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horses he has picked up in this vicin-
ity.
Mrs. Anderson has rented her farm
to w. Young for three years at 500
per wear, and he intends to run
butchers cart from that place.
The post-of1ice at the Branch has
been discontinued, but petition has
been circulated and very generally
signed, asking the government to APP
point Mrs. H. Gowen postmistress
The Branch ought to have an office.
1 desire to express my thanks through
the MONITOR, to the Craftsbury Metho-
dist people for so kindly opening their
church, and the ladies who draped it in
mourning, the singers, and all Others
who assisted in the funeral service of my
dear companion. May heaven reward
them all. Mrs. ELLA AMsDEN.
The Company, Cate & Bunker,
have had seven writs served upon
them for damages resulting from
the fatal explosion of the boiler in
their mill at No. Wolcott. Besides
the sad loss of life, the accident is
liable to cause the financial ruin of
the parties, who are believed to be
responsible for the bursting of the
boiler.
The funeral of Mrs. Henderson
Hattie Cage was held here on
Thursday, the 10Th inst. Her sud-
den death casts a gloom over this
community. She was woman high
ly respected because of her excellent
moral character, her sweetness of
disposition, her willingness to help
those who needed help, and her many
other amiable qualities. In the sum-
mer of 1884 she was married to G..
w. Henderson, A. B., and with her
husband went to Germany and spent
| about year there, returning last
summer In the fall Mr.. and Mrs.
Henderson removed to Newport to
take charge of the Academy and
Graded School. On Monday, the
22d, Mrs. Henderson died, leaving a
child but few hours old. Her re-
mains were brought here, and Rev.
Mr.. Wild of Newport officiated at
the funeral. A large number attend
ed, and listened to Mr.. Wild's appro-
pirate remarks. Much sympathy
was manifested, and many eyes were
suffused with tears, for Mrs. Hender-
son was beloved by old and young.
The friends of the deceased have the
sympathy of all.
East CraftSbury.
A bran new boy at Dea. Ander-
sons.
DR.. Whitney has returned from H.
linois and hung out his single at the
Common.
Mrs. George Simpson, who has
been absent at St. Johnsbury fol-
some time, has returned.
Our doctors increasing business
has compelled him to take partner
and the firm name now stands Mr.. &
Mrs. Templeton.
Derby.
A. N. Uttin has sold his span OF
horses for $500.
Geo w. Grout has a half jersey
heifer that has made Z lbs of butter
the past week, besides selling 10 OTIS
of milk.
On Friday night a thief broke into
Hogden's tin-shop. He misses about
$3.50 from the drawer and a Water
bury watch.
The Good Templars intend holding
an open meeting in about two weeks
They had visit from District Dep.
uty Scribner: Friday evening.
Mr.. S. Foster of the Line, beside
other benefactions, has given thou
sand dollars in Massiwippi railroad
stock to the Sabbath school, also te
the choir of the Congregations
church, the interest of which shall bt
used for their benefit. The stock i:
rated at par.
TIE young people, some of the NJ
E. society and others from the acad
envy, had an entertainment on Tues
day evening, closing with suga
party, which was an agreeable an(
successful affair. The proceeds
$16.35, 60 toward purchasing dishe.
for the vestry.
Thos. Ewens has bought the ole
Skinner & Foss tin-shop, and tori
down the shed and will make a com
Portable dwelling house. The peopl
ought to give him a generous house
warming when he shall have finished
the job. The old buildings hav'
been no credit to the place.
On Friday evening large numbe
of friends made surprise call on W
S. Robbins and wife in honor of thei
10Th marriage anniversary. The ev
ening was very pleasantly spent. DR.
Clark IN very appropriate speec
presented them with valuable pres
ents. Remarks were made by Revs
Chase and Morse.
Sa1em-Derby.
George Wilson is suffering from
badly sprained foot and ankle, cause,
by fall.
Frank Wright is moving to Greens
boro.-Lot Edwards is moving iron
Charleston on to the Adams place
which he bought last fall.