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

The nominating committee will consist
of delegates as follows Barton and New
port, 6; Derby and Troy, s. Charleston,
Coventry, Craftsbury, Glover, Irasburgh
and westfield, 4; Albany, Bloomington,
Greensboro, Holland, Jay, Lowell and
Morgan, 3 Westmore, 2.
The republican fiag-raising on Tuesday
night was considerably more of an affair
+ than many anticipated. flag 2Ox3O
feet bearing the republican battle cry
ssProtection" and the names Harrison
and Morton had been purchased to hang
in the upper part of the village near the
depot, and it was proposed to give vent
to some of the enthusiasm which is prev
alent on the republican side this year
by having suitable exercises. The people
gathered in large numbers at the depot
at Z 80 p. IN. and the flag was swung
Just as the train from the north, bearing
the speaker, Maj. ]. Grout arrived. The
Barton band in their new uniform were
present and, inspired by the scene, play
ed several patriotic airs. The flag and
the candidates were honored by three
[
plimented. A procession was formed
and marched to Opera hall where Maj.
Grout gave very timely and instructive
address on the political situation, con-
trasting the history of the two parties
and dwelling on the principles of the
two great parties in the present political
contest. The address was able and
eloquent and the speaker was frequently
applauded. Judge Owen OF Glover was
called out and spoke briefly, relating
some humorous stories. The audience
was we'll supplied with the ''stars and
stripes" and the occasion was much en-
joyed.
Barton Landing.
Foster Bowen and Charles Brown from
Boston are visiting friends here.
William Blasdell has gone to the west
ern part of the state visiting friends.
The band boys have purchased sum-
mer caps; they are making good pro-
gress.
Meade Post, G. A. R., will hold bas-
ket picnic at Bloomington Center Aug.11,
at 10 a. m. All are cordially invited to
come and enjoy dinner in the woods.
Mrs. H: A. Clark and two children of
Wallace, Wallace county, Kansas, daugh-
ter of Charles Carpenter of Charleston,
are visiting at B. F. D. Carpenters.
Daniel Buchanan has gone to Caledonia
springs.-Ed. Chandler and family have
gone to Peake's Island. Mel. D. Web
ster and wife are visiting friends in Jay
for week.
Hon. o. Fl. Austin is selling a good
deal of the hay in this village that he
has charge of on the N. w. Willis farm,
drawing from the field to the barn for
IS per ton.
Miss Inez French, daughter of d. C.
French, arrived from the Southwest,
where she has been for the past year
teaching music, to spend her vacation
with her father and brother. Glad to
see her face in our midst once more.
John Morrill, of this village died
suddenly, recently, with heart and
kidney trouble; he was an honest, hard
working man, very peaceful, quiet
citizen, and the community smpathizes
with his family. He leaves wife, son
and daughter.
South ALBANY.
A. n. Mason has returned from Maine,
where he has been for the last two
months.-Mrs. Gray of Providence is
! spending few weeks with friends in this
vicinity-Miss Jessie Brock from Boston
| is visiting at her mother's.-Dr. Willie
Buchanan spent few days at his fathers
last week.-D. R. Cobb and wife have
! been home.
East Albany.
Mrs. Florinda Heath is sick with bill
ious fever Mr.. Heath is falling
Eva Twombly and Edith Story have
gone to Llttleton, n. H., to work in the
Oak Hill house.
]. B. Chamberlin and family from
Barre, are visiting few days at L. L.
Sanborn's. Mr.. C. is in poor health.
The Ladies Aid society met with Mrs
John Heath the 10Th; will meet with
Mrs. Will Sylvester on Thursday, Aug.
End in the afternoon. All are invited.
Geo, Smalley and family from Lyndon
vile, and Horace Smalley and family
/ from Lowell, Mass, have been visiting
a few days with their relatives in this
place.-Mrs. Otis Sawyer is spending a
few weeks with friends and acquaint-
ances in Newport and West Derby
Bro w 1IngtO
Berta Grow is quite sick with bilious
fever. There is considerable sickness
about town and, DIR. Gilman is having
| good practice.
Evansville
/ Miss Sarah Miles Of Manchester, N.
H., is visiting relatives in this vicinity
/ Miss Rhoda Alexander is very feeble
Marvin browns little daughter, Lulu, is
so she can walk some. She has been
/ sick long time.
| Mr.. James NJ. Randall picked Is bush
els of Strawberries that grew on less
than nine rods of ground. They were
/ garden or cultivated strawberries. If
/
| West Charleston
| Madge Davidson is visiting at Rev. Il.
Wheeler's.
Some of the farmers say that their hay
crop is not as heavy as last year
Nearly eight tons of creamery butter
were sold last week for 2115 cents per
/ pound.
! Jason Hinman from N Y has been
spending a few days with his brother,
/ DIR. G. S. Human
Joshua Dearborn died Friday night
July 20, after very painful illness. His
remains were carried to Holland for in
terment. His two sisters from South
Royalton were with him for several days
before his death.
Coventry.
Burbank & Williams have purchased
new engine for their MILL
In the ahSanca of Mr. RacOn there was