Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1888-05-14
Enos D. HOPKINS. uell-kuoun former


Enos D. Hopkins, a well-kuown former
resident of St. Johnsbury and for many
years member of the Vermont confer
ence, died at Conant, Florida, Sunday,
April 20 His last charge was ut East St.
Johnsbury. About 1876 he was engaged
in the fire insurance business in company
with George S. Shaw and n. z. Bowman
of this place continuing for about a year.
After leaving Vermont some Is years ago
he resided for a time in New jersey and
afterward went to Florida, settling down
on small place where he has lived quiet
" ever since His widow survives him
and also two sons, Arson S., who lives in
Chicago, and George, who is living in
California. There are two daughters
who survive their father. Hopkins was
expelled from the church and lost his
standing in society on account of crooked
financial transactions.
ST. j OhnSbUIey.
Miss Lydia F. Thomas of this place
started for Ontario, Canada, Thursday
morning, accompanied by her aunt, Miss
Nettie Berry, where she expects to spend
the summer.
Thomas Howard, better known as
Or Howard of this place, has been
granted pension through Mays agency
of S12 a month on account of a gun shot
wound received in the battle of the Will
derness. pension has been issued to
Horatio n. Roberts of St. Johnsbury
Centre.
West Burke.
G.. c.. jameson goes to West Point, to
enter the United States military academy.
States Attorney Dunnett was in town
the other day and transacted some Off
cial business.
Horace Cheney is buying produce and
will return to Boston again. He is just
home from trip.
Tuesday, Meigs Colby was knocked
down by horse, striking on his head,
but was not seriously hurt.
F. Cleveland has closed his labors with
the Quebec Lumber Co. and will move
TO newport WuGt0 u6 has UOuSAO Out
Jerry Drew's livery stable.
S. Cowles has sold his residence in
the village to A. r. Boyce. We hope he
will not leave the place, for he would be
much missed Such men are always
needed.
The annual meeting of the West Burke
hall association will be held in G. A. R.
hall Saturday evening, May 10Th, after
the Post meeting, for the election of
officers for the ensuing year. All mem
bers of the association are requested to
be present.
WILDER Gaskel came very near getting
killed last Friday. He was riding
horse upon a hard run, when the horse
stumbled and fell, turning a complete
somersaut. MF. Gaskell was thrown
off, striking on his head. He was taken
up senseless and continued in daZe for
some time. He is getting over it, how
ever.-RepubIicaR.
This community was much panied to
learn of the death of Emma Barnes
which occurred Friday night. She has
been in failing health since last fall
She went to Mass. where she spent the
winter, returning home May Sd. She
was a lovely young lady and one of the
best teachers in town. She will be greatly
missed in this community.
The following officers were installed
at Harmony lodge I. o. G. T: c. T.,
L. w. Green; V. T., Hattie Walter; s.,
j. j. Sulloway; A. s., Ada Johnson; f.
S., Mrs. w. E. Gaskill T., Mrs. w. A.
Varney; c., J. A. Berry; NJ, Dana
Cowles; D. M, Mrs. J. A. Berry; g.,
Alice Townsend. s., Harris Colby; P.
c. t., G. @. jameson. The lodge is in
good condition and numbers Ga.
Ha1dxviclx.
Mr. Aiken is making preparations to
build his block.
Frank Simonds will work for Henry
Mack at the quarry.
Water high, roads muddy and bad, and
the granite teaming business hard.
May Lewis is home on a vacation
Carrie Williams is going to Highgate for
a few weeks.
John Drenan has been in quite poor
health for several months. The hard
ships of war and Imprisonment are tell
ing on him.
Bert Perley and Ed. Reed had dis
'cussion on Friday afternoon at the acad
envy on protection and free trade which
was able and interesting. Both young
men graduated from this school this term.
Sutton
Village school began last Monday, Eta
| Whipple, teacher.
The remains of Willard Brockway of
Burke were brought here for interment
last Thursday.
Mrs Alfred Allard left her home last
week, taking her little girl with her.
Cause, matrimonial difficulties.
Sixty trees were set out on the school
house grounds last Friday, which will add
greatly to the appearance of that place.
During the shower Thursday eve the
water in the river raised two feet above
saw-mill was washed away, and consid-
cradle damage done to the roads.
While attending the Ladies' Aid at
Fremont Campbells, Mrs. Jesse Anger
mistook the cellar door for the pantry
door and stepped off the stairs, falling
the entire length, and receiving severe in
juries. She is gaining.
She field.
Geo. Chaplin has hired out on the
town farm another year.
John OHara has a one year old colt
that weighs $50 lbs. and stands IA hands
high.
wheeIOclx.
The thunder storm Thursday night did
much damage to. highways and bridges.
Chas B. Gray has moved into the Weeks
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