Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1891-01-12

for the last 10 years, died of pneumonia
Jan. 6, aged 50 years. He has been il
delicate health for ONE years and fell al
easy victim to the dread disease. He wa
a man skillful and faithful in his profes
sion, genial and gentlemanly in his bear
ing and reliable and honest in his DEALING
with men. His funeral was at his lat,
home on Thursday, Revs. Phelps ant
Johnson officiating, assisted by Hon. G
w. Wheeler. He will be greatly missed
in this town, where he was beloved by al
who knew him.
The relatives and friends Of Mr.. anC
Mrs. Palmer Chaffee, to the number o.
nearly forty, gathered at their residence
on Monday evening, Jan. 9Th to celebrate
the 25th anniversary of their marriage,
The tables were loaded in a manner which
almost looked as though they were laying
in provision for another % years. After
the supper had been duly honored, Rev.
f. B. Phelps, by request of the donors,
presented a number of valuable presents.
The presentation was in rhyme n caus-
ed considerable merriment. Mr.. Chaffee
expressed his thanks in a very earnest
and appropriate manner, and was follow
ed by others in remarks expressive OF
their esteem and regard for those whom
they had met to honor. After a seaosn
spent in singing and pleasant CONVERSE
ton, all Joined with the pastor in prayer
to God for a continuance of His mercies,
and after singing God be With You till
We Meet Again" quietly separated.
Morgan Center
Mrs. Sarah Turner has returned from
South Ryegate, where she has been visit
ing her son.
Comrade Smith of West Burke gave an
interesting lecture last Tuesday evening
at the church on ''Prison Life During
the late War; He was a prisoner ten
months.
TIL. inStallment of officers in the Isaac
Blake Post and w. r. c. will be Satur-
day evening, Jan. "a. The installing of
officers will be public with a free oyster
supper for the Post and Relief Corps and
their fHmilies.
IMPORT
Preparations are being made for the
musical festival to be held here next week,
commencing Tuesday and closing Friday
evening. Among those of note who will
be present from abroad are Prof. Blais-
dell, leader; Martha Dana Shepard, plan
list; Miss Hattie Clark, soprano; Miss
Louise Woodbury., contralto; Mr.. I. E.
Clifford, baritone; Miss Fanny Hadley,
The Newport band will also as
sist in concerts. There will be a large
number of musicians from the county and
surrounding vicinities. 1t is expected
it will prove one of the best conven-
tions ever held here.
Newport Center.
J.. G.. Stickney has gone to Boston,
Mass, to get a new artificial leg.
Mr.. John Matten, an aged man, is very
sick and his recovery is doubtful.
Robert r. Lathe has moved here, INTO
the house he recently purchased of DR..
Locke.
The dwelling house of Leon Peabody
was burned early Sunday morning, the
28th. ult., with nearly all it's contents. 1t
was insured.
Rev. Mr.. Villas of East Farnham, 2. O.,
has been engaged to supply the Free Bap-
fist pulpit for the present, and commenc-
ed his labor Sunday, the 18th inst.
The remains of William Rollins, who
died in Mass. recently, were brought here
for burial on the lst inst. His funeral
was held in the NJ. E. church Friday, Rev.
S. w. Cowell officiating. Mr.. Rollins
was born in this tOwn and lived here
many years, but has for several years re-
sided in Massachusetts. He served in
the late war of the Rebellion.
The NJ. Z. Sabbath School, at their an
nual meeting, Jan. 1, elected officers as
follows Supt., Peter Connal; Asst, Ju-
Illus Wilcox; Treas, Mrs. Sarah Griffin
Sec, Mrs. Ella Crawford; librarian, Fred
p. Riley The Free Baptist Sabbath
School mt their annual meeting, Jan. 4th,
elected officers as follows Supt., Geo.
w. Rogers; Asst. Supt., II. l.. Smith
Sec, Miss Nettie Jones; Treas, H.. l..
Smith librarian, John Kilby organist,
George Jenkins.
At the regular meeting of Alexander
Post, Jan. ;, the following officers were
installed by Post Commander, James Con-
nal S. V. c., Julius Wilcox; j. V. c.,
w. H. Wiley; Surge L. Erwin; Chap,
d. J. Perkins; Adjt., n. S. Rogers; Q.
j. G. Stickney o. D., Hiram Drown
@. NJ. S., NJ. V. Rogers; Guard, IL. L.
Smith. Officers of Alexander W. r. c.,
installed at the same meeting by Post
Com, c.. L. Erwin were Pres, Mrs.Dell
O. Adams; S. V. p, Mrs. Nettie j. Per
kins J. V. P, Mrs. Della Smith; Treas
urer, Mrs. Hannah Wilcox; conductor,
Mrs. Eta Stickney Assistant, Mrs. Ella
Erwin; Sec, Mrs. Ella Drown; chaplain,
Mrs. Roxana Page, guard, Mrs. Pauline
King; Assistant, Mrs. Lucretia M. Dane.
North Troy.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Harris left for Nash.
ia, N. H, Saturday last.
Rev. Robert Carey and wife have re-
turned to their home in Salem, Mass.
The meetings of the Advent conference
are held in the Baptist church and much
interest is manifested.
The Congregational Sabbath school
held an election of officers last Sunday.
President, d. w. Kelley vice president,
Chandler Bailey superintendent, d. w.
Kelley; secretary and treasurer, c. l.
Fowler; chorister, Ed. Hadlock; libra
rian, Ora Livingston; organist, Mrs.
Frank Blanchard.
A telegram announcing the death of
William H. Rand was received on Mon
day evening. The community were sad
dened as no one knew of his illness I'M
til appraised of his death. Mr.. Rand left
here some few months since on a visit
through the Western states and was on
his way home when he reached Chicago
and died, The funeral was held Friday
at the Cong. church, Rev. Mr.. Odds of
Newport officiating.