Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1888-07-02
Barton

BaT-tOn
Now then, haying.
The republicans have hoisted a large
Harrison and Morton flag.
The creamery butter was sold at 81 cts,
Saturday. Dairy butter sold at II cents.
A wild animal, probably a deer, was
seen in the north part of the town last
week.
The Barton cornet band is expected to
go to Willoughby Lake the 4th and take
a ride on Capt. Averill's new boat.
Money is being raised to purchase a
large republican flag to be suspended
across the street near the depot. The
air is full of republican electricity.
The cornet band boys have purchased a
fine uniform and they made their first ap
pearance in uniform at the lawn party at
J. E. SINNERS Wednesday evening.
Sam. b. Nelson has completed his col
lege course at Dartmouth and returned
home. He was a diligent and faithful
student and won an excellent standing.
Benz. Mossman, n. NJ. Scott, o. D
Owen, f. w. Baldwin, w. w. Miles, H.
TX. Dewey and Geo. H. Blake attended
the conventions at Montpelier last week.
c. w. Preston is receiving Saratoga
water weekly, which is put in gas tight
barrels before any of the gas escapes.
Ut is drawn through coil of pipe en-
closed in ice and is cool and delicious,
little or none of the gas escaping. A
large number of customers are using the
water.
Miss Jennie Ruggles, daughter of DIR.
a. NJ. Ruggles, was married to Burton
Blake at the residence of her father on
"Wednesday last. A few friends of the
groom and bride were invited and the
knot was tied by Rev. Fl. w. Worthen.
The good wishes of many friends are
Extended.
Our respected townsman, w. Bald
win, was re-choSen q member. of the
Republican state committee at the
ate convention, and will probably
pc chosen secretary-an office he
has well Iilled the past two years. Amory
Dawson of Craftsbury was chosen COM
nittee for the county at the district con-
Eention.
The Cong. Ladies' Society are requested
o meet with the Young Ladies' Mission
kry Society in the Vestry on Friday after
boon, to assist in finishing the quilt that
hey have been making to send to Japan.
Supper will be served at o'clock. So
liable in the evening. 1t is hoped there
nay be goodly number present and give
he Young Ladies Benefit
Money is being raised for the erection
band stand to be placed on the
bmmOn in front of the Owen and the
age blocks. 1t is a very commendable
bject and the funds will be contrib
ted cheerfullY. Now why not lay out,
ence and prepare park on the ''square"
nd do thing that will be an ornament
nd benefit to the village? This has
ing been talked of and there will never
better time than the present to do
The finest exhibition of horses that
hs ever appeared, candidly speaking,
Rutland in connection with circus
|N #o-'s street parade this morning. The
hrade was fully up to the advertisement
not better. Everything was first-class
Ind perfect order prevailed about the
rcus tents. From what we have seen
has not been our lot to meet with such
Ian, r,lu nd q ri
large crowd is at the performance as
e go to press.-Rutland Telegram
The lawn party given by the ladies of
be Cong. society on the grounds of J.
Skinner was a decided success. The
rounds were finely Illuminated with Chi
ese lanterns and the Barton Cornet Band
scoursed fine music which was much en-
Dyed by all Ice cream, cake and coffee
ere served, from which the ladies made
handsome profit. Fully 250 persons
ere on the grounds, with as many more
the street outside, all of whom seemed
enjoy the occasion. After the refresh
ents were disposed of about 60 couples
anticipated in promenade. The Indies
the society desire to express their
latitude to the band for their much es-
emed services, and also to thank Mr.
age, who kindly loaned chairs from his
bera house.
'OHfh burton
Mrs. Amanda Drown is quite sick:
ng fever i feared
The Free Baptist church recognized
leir Sabbath school June 18th with Mrs.