Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-11-29

dt LOu0.
Chas. w Wheeler at the Common is
selling a new kerosene oil for which
much is claimed. It is non explosive
and is very free from odors. l. is
called the Diamond Flame Safety oil.
The closing exercises at the Acad-
emy were of unusual interest, the
speaking exercises being mostly or
iginal. The storm prevented large
attendance. Mr.. Henderson has Ia
bored hard for the school, and is en-
titled to much credit for its success.
We regret to hear that his little child
is dangerously sick.
Guy Goodrich lost his house by
fire Sunday evening, Nov. 21st. The
fire caught in the attic and all efforts
to extinguish it were unavaillng.
Most of the furniture was saved, but
the loss will exceed the insurance,
which was about $500. Mrs. Good
rich and her sister lost nearly all
their clothing. The family moved
to the E. S. Simonds place.
Derby
Curtis Wiley has been shipping a
large quantity of granite from his
quarry to Lyndon.
Daniel Chandler, who has been ill
for many months, passed away Nov.
goth, aged n years.
Geo. Hamilton of Charleston went
to Newport on the 23d inst, traded
horses, and on his return, while GO
ing through this town, had fracas
with his horse, which proved to be
contrary, and as a result had dead
horse. The authorities went for him.
and he paid quite heavy fine with
costs.
Glover.
The village schools open to-day.
Miss Mary Turnbull and Miss Katie
Pierce, teachers.
Mrs. limo. Gle, aged ninety-sever
years, recently came here from Kan
sas. She is the mother of Geo. Glle
Mrs. John Mitchell was recently
called West on account Of the sick
ness of daughter, whose death is re-
ported.
Mrs. Flood, an aged lady, is prob
ably fatally ill; the little son of Rev
Morse is hard sick, but will proba
bly, recover.
The Ladies' Mite Society meets a
Institute Hall on Friday next, boil
afternoon and evening. Supper a
5H o'clock. All invited.
Remember the lecture by Rev. M
V. B. Knox on Thursday evening
also the entertainment to be give
by Prof. w. f. Wentworth of Bosto
GU Friday evening. They will b
we'll worth attending.
The members of the Glover Brass Ban
wish to tender their sincere thanks to th
ladies' of Glover for their kindness in ale
ing them in their entertainment, and th
bountiful supper which was set befor
. them Thanksgiving evening. 1t was
grand success, although the evening wa
very stormy. Proceeds taken, $92. go
MEMBERS OF THE BAND
West Glover.
Fred Sisco is stopping at S. NJ
SINNERS this winter.
Nettie Ufford goes to Stanstead
: attend school this winter Katie t
Barton.
Jennie Wilkinson teaches school
Montpelier; Matte Cook teaches
Dist. No. 2.
Greensboro
Chas. Kilburn has gone to RAJ
dolph to work in manufacturing e
tablishment just started by A. {
k Wheeler.
Our people are indignant over Il
e action of the senate in killing off the
annexation bill. 1t is possible thu
b they know better what is good for |
l. than the House or the people then
selves.
E. Sumner Haines died of apople,
10 at Hooksett, N. H., Friday, the 10
inst. His body was brought here f
N burial. The funeral was from b
III fathers house on Tuesday. Four
his brother Odd Fellows accompani
! the body from Hooksett as bearer
: His sudden death was great sho
to his friends, as only few da
previous he had written his moth
that he was very much better in heal
than usual.
1raSburGh.
ST Harlow Foss has bought lot N
at 164, wild land adjoining his fal
from Mrs. Wade, and is gong
ty numbering this winter.
y, The land controversy betwe
n John and Elijah Wiley has be
finally settled. Joel Foster of MOI
is pelier surveyed the premises and {
~ tablished the lines.
T. Mr.. King, agent for the MoNITo
n will be at the post-office next Mond
afternoon and evening, and it is no
rn ed that every one wishing club ?
is pers or to settle old accounts will s
It, him.
TO Mary Corley is to teach the high
department of the village school Il
winter. The primary room will ha
8, the same teacher as the last t,
n terms. School is expected to beg
the first Monday in December.