Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1888-07-30

history OF the parties ana their dOlngS.
1t seems pretty evident that the demo-
cratic party not only has been, but is
now the party that favors free trade.
The address was sound, logical, pleasing
and eloquent.
The following testimonial from Rev.
Geo. w Henderson late of the Academy,
will he of interest to all parties and
friends of the Academy school: 'sIt gives
me great pleasure to say that L am per-
sonally acquainted with Mr.. B. c. Day
who has been chosen to be principal of
Craftsbury Academy, and believe that
his natural executive ability, sound schol-
arship and high Christian character en-
inently fit him for this responsible po-
sition, and that he will conduct the
school to the satisfaction OF its numerous
friends" GEO. w. HENDERSON.
East CraftSbury.
DR.. Carter has rented the Babcock
tenement and taken possession.
Thomas Little and family from Wash
ington, D. C. are visiting here.
Derby.
Mr.. Rivard, who has been engaged
as principal of Derby Academy, is grad
uate of McGill University and teacher
of successful experience.
d. C. Stevens horse ran away near the
David Davis place recently, and was so
badly injured as to necessitate his being
killed. The carriage was demoralized.
The fright was occasioned by dog.
Rev. R. c. Drisko and family were Wis
tied by large number of friends on Fri
day evening, on their tenth marriage ami
Many presents were left and
the occasion was very enjoyable one.
Rev. P. N. Granger preached in the M.
E. church Sunday, and Rev. Mr.. Towns
end of the Southern Methodist church at
the Baptist house in the afternoon.-The
meeting of the w. G. I. U. soci
ETY. was held at the Cong. church on Sun
day evening. Facts were stated which
show the need of united efforts all along
the line of temperance work.
" est DERBY.
P. S. Robinson is enlarging his store
building.
Rev. Mr.. Penniman, a student from
Tufts College, Mass, is to preach at the
Chapel through vacation.
John P Lindsey's eldest son, Howard,
is at home for a visit, accompanied by
friend, Mr.. Gray. Their home is in New
York city.
The W. S. G. club will hold an enter
tainment at the vestry of the Free Bap-
fist church Tuesday evening, July 31st.
Hulleu corn will be served at the low sum
Of 10 cents; B. H. Adams will favor US
with songs and declarations. All are
cordially invited.
Glover.
democratic flag is floating on French's
hill
DR.. W. T. Templeton and wife and
Mrs Lnlu Cheney are home on visit.
Geo. W. McGaffey C. S. Leonard and
others are camping at Willoughby
L. A. Nye, a well-known citizen, died
on the evening of the goth, after long
illness.
There will be an entertainment at In
stitute Hall on Tuesday evening, Aug. 7.
See further notice next week.
Levi Drew, who has suffered so long
and severely from bad leg, was compel
led to have amputation performed, Drs.
Billiard and W. F. Templeton performing
the operation. He is very low and may
not survive many days.
Greensboro Bend.
o. W. Howard is finishing off a new
house.
Wheeler Marsh is very sick.-Dr. San
born is better.
Albert Butler has been taken to the
asylum at Brattleboro.
Weed is trying to break in bicycle.
but it acts great deal like a bucking
broncho.
A party of forty-five visited Joe's pond
on Thursday and had good time, with
lots of fish.
Mrs. DR.. F. w. Goodall and son from
Bennington, are visiting here and stop
ping at R. B. Smiths.
West Holland.
Mrs. S. A. Winslow of Troy, N. Y, is
in town visiting her mother Mrs. Flora
Stevens, who is recovering from Sc
rious illness. Mrs. Winslow will Join
her sister, Mrs. M. J. Dowland, at the
White Mountains in N H. and return
by way of Portland, Maine, and Boston,
to Troy. Mrs. Dowland intends return
ing to San Francisco about August 20.
Morgan.
Annie Taylor has returned home from
Manchester.-Ira Buck has returned home
from his visit here.
Miss Mertie Marsh closed profitable
term of school at the Corner last Friday.
Quite party from East Brighton have
been camping here, on the shore of the
lake. A pleasant place for pleasure seek
ers.
Newport.
The measles is having a thorough run
in town, many people being sick with it.
Miss Juna Sleeper has returned home
from Lowell, Mass, where she has been
staying the past few months with her sis
ter, Mrs. Ionic.
Possible candidates for the coming
elections are springing up all through this
northern region. We hope the good
Judgment of the people will elect worthy
men.
Rev. T. M. Merriman of California, a
former resident of this county, will give
a lecture on California" in the Baptist
church to morrow (Tuesday) evening.
John A. Prouty is about to make some
needed repairs on his residence.-C. A.
Prouty is soon to build large addition
to his dwelling.-C. j. Hubbard is intend
ing to build a barn at his residence the
coming fall.-H. Fl. Caswell has decided
not to build his house the present season.
F. G. Davis has nearly completed his
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