Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1892-01-18


dren were startled by what seemed the
sound of cannon and tne roar of a del
uge. School was dismissed and the
people and children gathered on the
hill south of this village and saw the
flood as it came down, tearing down
the timber on hundreds of acres, bear
ing off bodily land standing erect,a ce-
i dar swamp which stood on the Benton
place, and which finally spread across
the fat like a great lake. Mr.. Owen
has related the circumstances narrat-
ed above to the writer and had q most
distinct recollection of the greatest
event of his early life. There is prob
ably but one person now living who
witnessed the scene. After Mr.. Owen
senior had resided in Glover some
years he returned TO Barton, and not
long after himself and sons built a
house on the meadow and began to
reclaim the land. They were very
thrifty people and in few years had
a good home and productive farm.
Daniel was the oldest son, and had at
/ the time of his death one brother, Jo
seph Of this village, and five sisters
living: Mrs. Seaver Of Lawrence, Mass.
Mrs. John Drew Of Barton Landing,
Mrs. Mark Nutter Of Colorado, Mrs.
VIM Drown of Wisconsin and Mrs.
Abel Blake Of Bath, n. TT. Two broth
ers, Caldwell and Philander, died some
years since Mr.. Daniel Owen mar
ried Sarah Barnard Of this town in
1886. AS the fruits of this marriage
nine children were born to them, sew
en- of whom are now living: Sanford
of Kansas, Oscar D. and Milo of this
town, Mrs. Asa Garland OF Oregon,
Mrs. Geo. Murray of Passumpsic and
Mrs. Ferrin and Mary Owen of this
town. Mr.. Owen was very indus
trious and thrifty man; he was good
neighbor, long member Of the Meth
odist church, and always respected
citizen. His funeral services were
held at his late home in this village,
Rev. F. w. Lewis officiating.
South Barton.
L. H. Orcutt is confined to the house
with grip.
Melvin Drown was called to Vince
lock on account of severe sickness of
relatives.
G. I. Drown is after teams to draw
lumber on his job at Victory; says it
is good shedding there.
The whole set of building belonging
to VIM. Allard was consumed by fire,
the 10, together with hay, grain and
most of the contents of the cellar,
besides a nice lot of stove wood.
Cause of fire unknown.
Barton Landing.
Hitch your teams, the trains run
close by and frequently.
F. G.. Hannant received a telegram
notifying him Of his brother Roberts
death, at Douglass, Mass, last Friday.
David ellis has sold his home farm
to E. S. and A. D. Chandler. Mr.. ellis
will remain on the place until spring.
Our people are agitating the project
of raising money for shoe factory.
The matter has been investigated and
it is believed that it would be profit
able thing for investors and for the
place. Let us see if sufficient funds
can be obtained.
The grip is having strong hold on
our people. A bad feature is that the
patients do not rally from it very rap
idly. While most Of the young and
vigorous will probably be able to cope
with it, great care must be taken not
to take cold, as relapse is dangerous.
A roll call service was held at Cong.
church last Thursday, over fifty re-
spending to their names. There were
cordial and interesting letters from
former pastors, Bros. Alcott, Bates,
Gates and Chittenden. The present
PASTORS report was very interesting.
The occasion was much enjoyed by
all, and similar meeting will be held
next year.
r. G. Smith died Wednesday of
pneumonia. His remains were taken
to Derby for burial. His death was
surprise, coming very suddenly. AL
though man Of seventy seven years,
he was so well preserved that he
seemed to have several years Of COM
Portable life and enjoyment to his cred
it. He came here about twenty years
ago, and for several years was in the
shoe business. For the last few years
he has not been engaged in active
business In his death the community
loses a good citizen, and the M. E.
church a worthy member and able
supporter.