Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1889-06-03

Decoration Day Services called out
large number of people. Many went to
Derby md large audience met at Opera
Hall to listen to Maj. Grout Grafton.
The Major is always interesting and his
address was much appreciated by all
who listened to it.
Sylvester Cass had an exciting runaway
accident Saturday on returning from
West Derby with his daughter, Mrs. Ste
vens, and her little girl. The harness
broke and the horse ran at great speed up
Main street and stopped on School street,
without doing any serious INJURY.
Newport Center.
Alvah r. Larabee has sold his village
place to Mrs. Hattie Chamberlain for
$500.
Memorial day was observed here with
appropriate ceremonies, consisting of an
excellent address by Hon. Fl. c.. Wilson
of North Troy. Several memorial pieces
were sung both at the church and ceme-
terry by the singers of the place. Deco
ration services were performed at the
Gem etery in accordance with the services
Of the G.. A. r. for Memorial day. There
was a good attendance at the church and
cemetery.
North Troy.
DR.. j. P. Sutton, formerly a resident
in this vicinity, died recently at his home
in Coaticook. He was man of estima-
BILE character.
S. P. Hunt has in his possession eight
ears of corn, raised by him in 1854 which
was known hereabouts as the ''dry year.
The corn is in a good state of preserva-
ton.
While returning home from this village
Saturday night, May %, Scott Elkins'
team was capsized near the residence of
o. w. Fowler, and Mr.. Elkins was thrown
to the ground with great violence. His
shoulder and arm were considerably hurt,
but the fact that II pounds of Atlas pow
der, a near kin of dynamite, that was in
the wagon, preserved its composure,
causes him to think that in comparison
to what might have happened, his hurts
Geo. 2. Hardy was found in the base
ment of his steam mill in an unconscious
condition a little before O'Clock last
Monday morning. When first discover
the extent of his injuries was unknown.
Drs. Kimball of this place and Erwin of
Newport Center were sent for and came
as soon as possible. An examination of
his injuries and such applications as med
ical science could suggest finally prevent
ed the hemorrhage and vomiting of blood
during the day so that it was deemed pru-
dent to move him to his home in this vii
lage, Tuesday, but as yet he remains in
dazed condition and his mind is lucid only
give encouragement for his
final recovery, although his case is very
Palladium.
eStGeld.
J. E. Hunt has moved to Franklin, VT,
where he will go on the road as peddler.
L. S. Wilson is building large barn,
and is making other needed repairs on
his buildings.
Paul Dusham has moved back to the
blacksmith shop, and Charles Mitchell
will work for him.
The Orleans County Conference of
Cong. churches will hold its annual meet
ing here on Tuesday and Wednesday. June
4 and 5, with an interesting and instruct
i've program, which will be taken part in
the county. Come!
Mr.. and Mrs. II. S. Ward celebrated
the 52th anniversary of their marriage and
also the I'D birthday of Mrs. Ward on
the 18th ult. This was celebration that
was indeed a surprise. The venerable
couple received some over $40 in money
and other valuable presents.
CALEDONIA COUNTY.
LyndOnvi11e.
Presiding Elder Donaldson just pur-
chased very nice Shoninger Piano of
j. nj. Cass for his daughter Carrie who is
to give lessons in music. Carrie is a bright
smart lady and we contemplate for her
success.
A false fire alarm was given one day
last week At 6 P. NJ. village bells rang
and people flocked to Dodge's boarding
house where the Tiger fire engine was in
readiness for duty in just nine minutes
after alarm was given. The boys should
be kindly remembered by the village in
getting their new suits.
Sheffield.
Mr. Mosure is very sick, and there are
doubts of his recovery.
sutton.
Oliver Fogg cut his foot quite badly
last Friday.
Mrs. Thomas, who has been out OF health
for long time is gaining slowly.
East Hardxvick.
d. J. Ward is putting in a hydrulic ma
chine to force water to his buildings ID.
w. Jenness is doing the job.
w. S. Bailey has just completed half
mile track for trotting course for the eX-
ercise of his horses. 1t is on land he has
| leased from Orrin Kellogg & Son.
East Burke
The Sd District Union, 1. o. G. T., will
hold it's next session with Burke Noun
tain Lodge, East Burke, June IA. 1t Is
hoped there will be good attendance.
A public installation of the officers OF
Caledonia Lodge, No. 50, f. & A. NJ, was
held at their hall last Wednesday by Past
Master, G. w. Willard, after which re-
freshments were served. Steps have beer
taken to organize an Eastern Star Chap
ter in the near future.
West Burke.
Mrs Warner Ross sold 206 dozen OF
eggs, since Feb. 1st to June 1st from 81
hens, besides setting five dozen and what
she used in the family.
Memorial services, Rattary Post, were
held on Thursday, large number of peo
pie attending. The Post formed here il
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