Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-02-15

One day recently smoke was seen
to be coming from the tenement over
the DR.. r. B. Skinner office, occu-
pied by Mrs. Hopkins, when it was
found that fire had been commune
Gated to the bed clothes in a bed
room. from funnel Of the Office |
stove. The rooms were densely
filled with smoke and blaze started |
as soon as the doors were opened.
By prompt action the fire was sub
dued. Mrs. Hopkins was absent
at the time. Her loss which was
considerable, has been partially met
by a generous contribution on the
part of friends.
Grand musical entertainment by
the Shepard family, consisting OF
vocal and instrumental music, at
Opera Hall, Tuesday and Wednes-
day evenings, Feb. 16 and II. They
come we'll recommended and deserve
a good house. The following letter
from Rev. A. A. Smith, speaks for
itself:
Johnson VT, Feb. 2, 1886.
MIR. Shepard, Sr-It may be satisfaction to
Won to know how the musical entertainment, giv9n
by your family at Normal Hall, last evening was
70 -fipna-E an
high degree of melody and harmony in the voice OF
the children and their instruments; and, above all
the marked ease and grace OF naturaness, with
tender pathos of such piece as the little ones ap
peal to her father not to leave her, must have inter
ested and touched every auditor. You did not
keep us waiting between pieces, and your happy
responses to many encores, shows great dllgence
on your part to be supplied for all emergencies,
There will be lecture, oyster
supper and donation visit for Rev. 5.
B. Currier at Opera Hall on Thurs
day evening, Feb. 18th. Rev. M.
A. Gates of Barton Landing will de-
liver one of his popular lectures on
his European travels. A good oys-
ter supper will be provided, and OPP
portunity offered for a pleasant social
hour. The lecture will be free, and
all who hear it will be greatly enter
tanned and instructed. 1t is hoped
that all the friends of Mr.. Currer
will be present to show appreciation
for capable and earnest work. All
the ladies are invited to contribute
something for the tables. Send in
as early as convenient Thursday af-
Iernoon.
Mrs. Joanna Gary (relict of Thos.
Gary, who was killed IN the army
whose death notice was published
last week, and who has for the last
y years been insane, leaves four
sons Morris, Thomas, Timothy and
George) and two daughters. Mrs. E..
L. Wilkie and Mrs. w. P. Carpenter,
both residents of this town, as are
Thomas and Timothy. George is a
hotel clerk at Roxbury, and Morris
will be remembered as a stage driver
in the employ of Horatio Nye num-
Der of years ago. He has since liv-
ed at Roxbury, where his good repu-
tation came within eleven votes of
making him representative at the
last election. He was recently ap-
pointed deputy collector of customs
with headquarters at st. Adams, and
if reports are true he is young man
who is bound to rise in the world.
ALBANY.
Mrs. Perkins of St. Johnsbury
will deliver a free lecture at M. E.
church Monday evening next, In the
interests of temperance.
A lady resident of this village,
who is considerably along in years.
recently took a sleigh ride for the
first time in her life.
Rev. Mr.. Schofield of Irasbnrgf
delivers free lecture at the Cong
church Wednesday evening of this
week. Subject, "Cross Roads"
At the meeting of the trustees Of
the Albany Academy the following
officers were elected: n. M. Oar
ling, secretary M. Cowles, treasurer
M. iB. Chafey, T. O. Andrus ant
Alexander Frasier, executive com
mittee. The Academy is in pros
porous condition financially and 9th
erwise., The fall term, taught b.
Mr.. H. X. Dunklee, was decided
success.
The following from a paper in Bill
ings, Montana, will be of interest t.
those who remember Dr. d. M. Park
er formerly of this town:
"Wednesday, at the residence o
the brides brother, Mr.. Ed. Cardwell
near Saltwater, DR.. d. M. Parker o
this city was united in matrimony +
Miss Jennie Cardwell. The ceremo
ny was quiet and there were onl
a few friends of the parties present
Rev. Alfred Brown was the official
ing clergyman. After the weddini
the happy couple came by rail t
Billings, where the bride found a
elegant residence all prepared TO
her reception. The Gazette tender
to the bride and groom the best wish
es for their future happiness.
From an advertisement in the sam
paper, we see that the doctor is nov
running drug store, and from pri
vate correspondence we learn that b
is now in the enjoyment of goo
health, having recovered from tn
illness that forced him from GU
midst, and with which he was s.
long afflicted.
South Albany.
Geo. Vance has lost his horse.
Rev. III. Jordan, an evangelist