Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1890-03-03

umn. While we do not know anything
about the books, we have reason TO be-
lieve that the Board has made wise Sc
lection. The Board was strong one,
embracing among its numbers, Lawyers
Thompson and Prouty, Principals Martin,
Day and Putney and some of the best and
most level headed men in the county. We
do not believe they have been biased or
bought by book agents, or that they have
made mistakes by not giving the matter
time and consideration.
The members of the Agricultural Socie
ty and all others interested will remember
their adjourned meeting, to be held next
Saturday afternoon, at the American
House. 1t is proposed to straighten some
matters out and put affairs in such shape
that the fair business can be run to the
general satisfaction of the public. The
result of the matter last fall was unfOrtu-
nate in many respects; but it is hoped
that satisfactory adjustment and ar
rangement can be made and the society
go on this year before. The location,
the grounds, the stock and exhibits that
can be conveniently brought to this
point are such that a successful fair can
be had at any time. Come out to the
meeting.
Barton Landing.
Henry Hazeltines Youngest daughter
is very sick.
Miss Bartlett, daughter of Joseph
Bartlett is quite i'll at the present time
Mr.. Heber Parker meets the directors
of the Scythe Stone Factory at Evans
vile to-day, with the intention of build
ing their new factory on the site where
the other was burned Il short time ago.
Mr.. A. Bennett who is employed by
Skinner & Brown has moved into John
Trips tenement, formerly occupied by
Willard Trip, deceased. Mr.. Trip will
finish another tenementin the same build
ing soon to rent
South barton.
The blacksmith shop belonging to
Aaron Drown was burned on the night
of Feb. 2Sth. We have not learned the
cause of the fire or the amount of insur-
ance.
ALBANY.
Don't let the papers hear of it.
Aunt Lucy Hunter, aged about SO years,
died of pneumonia after very short i'll
ness.
Geo. Bill has returned from New York.
His surgeon reports him better than he
expected to find him.
Alt. Mills recently broke his leg and
put his ankle out of joint while wrest-
ling. DR.. Campbell put him into splints.
The musical convention came off as
advertised, despite the angry protesta-
tions of the elements, and was a grand
success in all respects. Much credit is
due the director and pianist, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. H. Humphrey, and to Mr.. H. H. May,
soloist, from St. Johnsbury, for the ener-
gy and efficiency with which they entered
into the labors of the convention. The
solos by Mr.. May were especially enjoyed
as were those by Miss Whitney and Mrs.
Miller. Other parties contributed much
to the interest of the occasion by quar-
| tets, songs and instrumental music, not
the least among which were the quartets
by the Hartman family" The readings
by Miss. Anna Paddock were rendered
with pleasing effect, and manifested thor
ough training and an aptitude rarely sur
passed. A fine orchestra of some uine or
ten was in attendance and did much to
enliven the occasion. We should be glad
to particulariZe further but we should
hardly know where to stop. The con-
vention had the benefit of a very fine
Mathushek piano, the property of Mrs.
Jennie Sanders. The rehearsals were all
we'll attended and the chorus numbered
about one hundred voices at the closing
concert.
East Albany.
At the Norcross auction stock sold fair
ly well.
Henry Eldridge has gone to Mass. for a
short time.
Sunday school concert at the F. B.
church next Sunday eve.
Geo. Clark, formerly of E. Albany,
died at his home in California, Feb. I, af-
ter a short illness.
South Albany.
A. d. Patterson has moved back to his
farm.
David Patterson's oldest child fel! down
stairs and was hurt quite severely.-Jen-
ny Williams is no better.
Several from here attended the singing
Convention at West Albany. A very
pleasant time was enjoyed by all, consid-
ering the weather.
Chas. Hogan died Friday, Feb. 81, aged
&c years. Some time ago he was i'll with
la-grippe, which apparently brought on,
or aggravated the Bright's disease, thus
causing his death. He was kindly cared
for by his son, Hon. G. P. Hogan, and two
of his daughters Jennie and Martha. Two
other daughters came to attend the funer-
al.
Bro Nvnin2GOn.
Bert Colby has gone to Battle Greek
Mich.
! S. o. Nichols, formerly of this town
DuU now OF 1IlILl6lOus N. H., was illdFTlCI
to a lady of that place recently.
There will be a donation visit and oys
ter supper at the town hall Thursday eve
March 6, for the benefit of Rev. w. n
Roberts.
| As Will Locke and John Humphrey
t were driving last Sunday they met on the
road near the Centre, when Humphrey
, horse became unmanageable and col
lislon was the result. The sleighs were
, badly broken but fortunately none of thu
occupants were injured.
: EtvanSviIle.
Willard Trip has moved his wife anC
? daughter to his father-in-law's, j. L
/ Marshal, and has gone to Massachusett
for work. As soon as he gets a job t.
$ suit he will send for his family.
While telling trees, Charles Brigham
met with quite an accident last Thurs
a day A large limb fell, one end hittin: