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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1893-12-11

The London county council has turned
out to be q remarkably active and enter
prising body, but when it is said to be
seriously proposing to take up the prob
lem Of abolishing the fogs that have so
long given Ill repute to that city it
would sec 4 that it is taking a tremend-
GUS contract upon it's hands. For a
proposition to abolish the London fogs
sounds very much like interfering with
the order of nature, such as undertaking
to stop snowstorms, or, like General
Dyrenforth. attempting to shake rain
out Of the sky. But when it is considered
that the horrible fogs of London are of
comparatively modern date, that they
did not exist two centuries ago, and that
they are due to human agency, the IN
dertahng, though still large one, does
not seem unfeasible.
The character of these fogs, which OBJ
scure everything with an almost inly
black14ess and often make MONDAY as
dark as midnight, is due to the clouds of
unconsulned carbon poured out by thou
sands of chimneys into q humid, misty
atmosphere, where the smoke mixes it
self with the natural fog in such o way
as to seem almost solid. The only
thing required, therefore, TO prevent the
fogs is to provide a different method Of
combustion.-B Herald.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1893-12-11
Isra Ell Putnam'S Gun.

General Israel Putnam's antique gun,
with which the bluff continental soldier
killed the she wolf, according to the fa-
nous story Of Putnam and the WOLF"
40 years ago, is at the Worlds fair.
The gun is the property of family at
Putnam, who live not far from the Pom
fret wolf cavern. One day while Mrs.
M G.. Buckley, wife of Ex-Governor
Buckley, was visiting at Putnam, the
family intrusted the gun to her and
she forwarded it to Governor Buckley.
There it was in the care of the ex-gov-
ernor's footman and removed to the cap
.itol, where a large crowd gathered to see
it. The old arm was never taken out Of
the state before.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1893-12-11
Boston Her Standard.

The following story is told me of o
little girl who spent some weeks in a
visit among relatives in this city not
long ago. When the days of her visit
ended she returned to her home in
Maine. A few days later there was a
camp meeting in the immediate neigh
borhoof . { her home, and she frequently
attendetsv-itA her mother. She heard
many Glowia<s descriptions Of the beau
ties OF tho heavenly land, and she be-
camo enthusiastic over the prospect Of
such glorious future home. One day.
unable to restrain herself longer, she
said to her mamma: Lets hurry up
and get to heaven before its filed up.
want to so there. If it's anything like
Boston [ shall never want to come
back.'-Boston Globe.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1893-12-11
Whimsical Children.

Children are supposed to be the 1nosU
whimsical creatures in the world, and
yet there have been grown men who We're
quite as much SO as any child that ever
lived. The writer knows a little girl
who cannot go to sleep unless she has I,
piece OF rubber held between her thumb
and forefnger, which some persons con.
slider to be whimsical in the extreme, but
what have these to say Of Haydn, one of
the greatest Of composers of music, who
could not put two notes together until
he had dressed himself in his best suit
and had his hair powdered, and who de-
clared that without Certain diamond
ring, the gift of Frederick Ii of Prussia
on his finger he could not begin to work,
since he could not summon single idea
into his head? Other composers have
been equally whimsical.-Harper's Ba-
z;.r
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1893-12-11
ts OF Japanese Daughter.

cconDlisEne ents OF Japanese Daughters.
japanese daughters are taught how to
eew while yet quite little tots, and az
they grow older in years and skill are
initiated into the mysteries of art needle
work. Then the daughters are instruct
ed in music, q certain knowledge of the
samisen, koto or some other musical in
strument being regarded as a requisite
accomplishment in even the poorer and
middle classes, while the daughters OF
the higher classes and nobility are well
versed in art, music and the poetry of
the country. The other accomplishments
deemed desirable in women consist prin-
cipally in the artistic arrangement OF
flowers and the details Of ceremonial tea
making and drinking (cha-no-yu). DR..
W. D. Eastlake in Popular Science
MONTHLY
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1893-12-11

carriage, and with the partner of her fol-
" was soon borne from their sight.
That same afternoon Mrs. LIE Barron
was quietly taken to the retreat selected
and the next day her husbands remains,
in the simplest and most transformations
manner. consigned to the grave
Duncan remained till the servants were
dismissed on the following week, the
house safely closed and the key placed
in the hands of those who were appoint
ed to unravel the tangled web of the
late owners dealings.
So closed the tragedy that would be a
lifelong misery to some, but to the out
side world it WAS but mine days Won
der" and other events soon swept it
from the public mind, and it was for
gotten.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1893-12-11
Martha WasIaington's ParasoI.

Among the exhibits of the French gov
eminent at the Worlds fair is parasol
that was once carried by Martha Wash;
ington. 1t is touching tribute to the.
memory OF her whose name is SO closely
identified with the birth of American
liberty that such a memento should be
SO esteemed by one Of the greatest of Eu-i
ropean poTers.-Detroit Free Press.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1893-12-11
Too Lively.

Mamma-Did you and Ethel play
church with your dolls?
Little Dora-We tried to, but we
couldn't, cause we hadn't any boy doll
for preacher. We dressed up Johnny's
jumpin Jack an tried him, but he was a
little too lively for a regular church, SO
we turned it into revival.--Good News,
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1893-12-11
S3l7.223.86

The payment of all deposits is guaranteed
by the cOmpany's stockholders. The capital
stock is $50000.C0 and the additional liability
of stockholders $50,000.0O, which places a
guaranty fund of 500, 10000 between deposit
certain that no depositor in this bank will
ever lose a penny of his deposit.
Nearly all the company's deposits invest
ed right here in Orleans County and in
vite depositors, and others, to investigate our
loans, knowing they will pronounce them en-
tirely safe.
We invite your confidence and promise you
entire safety and four per cent interest be-
sides.
The company also pays the taxes all de-
posits of $500, or less.
c. A. PRoUTY, President. P. j. Farrell, Treas.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1893-12-11
ORLEANS TRUST COMPANY

Statement showing condition of, at close OF
business July 1st. 1898.
Resources.
First Mortgage Loans. $l72, 4202l
Loans with Mortg'S Collateral
Security, II 220Oo
Personal Notes, II 1868 SO
Loans on other Collateral Security, s,45963
Loans to Towns, Villages and Districts, ,24S10
School Bonds, at par, 10000
Municipal Bonds, at par, 100000
National Bank of Newport stock,
at par, 100000
at par, 100000
Fort Fairfield, Me, National Bank
stock at par, 10000
N. G.. Loan Company stock at par, 100000
Overdraft, 800
Furniture and Fixtures, 5OOO
Cash on hand, on deposit in National
Banks, 27,31924
Interest, due and unpaid. 924 06
Accrued Inter est, not yet due, 2,86555
Liabilities.
Capital Stock, paid in, $50, OC0 90
Due 1856 Depositors, 256,1431O
Due State of Vermont, Taxes, about, III SO
Unearned Discounts, All 83
TreaSurer'S Checks outstanding, 5,65625
Bills payable, 372
Undivided Profits, 4,I7643
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1893-12-11
Abolishing London Fogs.

no EE CONTINUED
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-12
BENNINGTON COUNTY.

bennington has enlarged its electric light
plant.
Bennington spent $500, 600 in improve
ments in 1892.
Father Coathuel, formerly curate at st.
Joseph's church in Burlington, has been
assigned to do duty in Bennington by
Bishop DeGcesbriand.
Nina Knapp of South Salisbury, while
walking from her home to 60 shopping, was
attacked 10y two dogs and thrown to the
ground. Her screams brought assistance
before she was much injured.
News has been received at Bennington of
the Sudden death of Thomas Bantford, who
was assistant superin tendent OF the building
Of the battle monument. He held the same
position in the erection of dam across the
Merrimac river at West Concord, y. II.
He was badly injured Friday while at work
AID died tho next day.
The assistant Judges OF Bennington Coun-
ty Court nave appoin ed the following county
officers: Treasurer, George +. Graves; Jail
commissioners, Bennington, Thomas White,
c. r. Sanford, II. a. Taylor; Manchester
Samuel G.. Cone. j. y. Hard, l.. d. Coy;
turnpike inspectors, Ii. I. Cushmau, "a,
g. G.. Burton, 4. G. Bacon. Edward j..
Hall had been previously appointed county
clerk.
blight Worshipful Fred C. Spooner, de-
partlnent grand master of the fourth Ma
sonic dictrict OF this State, has called the
annual convention OF the district to be held
at Brandon on the afternoon and evening of
February s. Grand Master Bacon, Grand
Lecturer Nay and other grand officers will
probably DO in attendance. All Master
Masous in good standing will be welcome.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-12

and wife hGvo returned from Stamford,
Conn. fired II. Jo,lyn has received tho ap-
pointment OF liquor agent for the town OF
Eandolph. The Randolph National bank
ms elected tho following officer. Directors,
Nl."~ II. Dubois John w. Rowe!l. vii
ierd Gay, William Is. WALL a. &. Tewks-
bury. IL, 7. Dubois; William II. Dubois,
iresident, John ". Rowell, vice. president,
IL 1. DUBOIS, cashier; f. f. DuBo.s, go.
si5tGnt cashier.
WILLlhMST OWN.
a public installation of officers Of the
"liham Wells post, G. a. H., was held
hore on the 81. department Commander
huRn henry of Chester gave the address.
Dr. boss OF Chelsea was detailed as install
ing officer. Quortette singing was furnish
cd. Several addressed the ladies in behalf
OF the oman's Relief Corus. About 30
names were sc ured to urganize n CORPS
here. w. w. Lcpoint OF Barre smoke for
tho Sons oil Veterans. collation. foowed.
Officers: Judge {. |. Latnrop, commander;
0. +. Seaver, V c.. y. X. Farnham, j.
V. c.; George W. Lavory, Q. 81; J. Farm
ham, chaplain; George ". Nichols sur
geon c. j. Cram, officer Of The dav:
Cherries Perry officer of the guard; adiu-
tant, o. a. Blanchard; sergeant ma or.
100 80 " i-AcHi i''@' go a-A-iSseA SUI ssAnO,
Dexter Jones.
Martin Erssine and his brother Henry,
were married. Now Years day to Misses
Myrtle Lucas Of Coruth, and Maraa
Howard Of Randolph, respectively. Ito
young people Of the place made them u .1r-
prise visit Monday evening.
BRAlNTREE.
Mrs Celia Archur has returned from
Granville. Miss + sic Powers has returned
20 Boston.-Mrs. Charles Holman has been
in Somerville, Mass, assisting in the care
Of the family OF +. y. Holman, who are
| sick.-Schoo il No. 5 closed last week.
Those having no marks were: Annie Fits,
Elra Tatro, Vida Tatro and Grover Smith.
Harry Flint is sick with Il fever Tho
friend, of Eddie Morse gave him surprise
party Friday evening, it being his 18th
birthday. Several presents vero left. -
Avery Thresher is very sick in Boston. -
Misses Nellie Paine ard Sadie Shifted ara
home from the Randolph normal school. -
The classmates of Miss Mamie Hutch .nson,
from the West Randolph graded school,
gave her party Thursday eeenipg
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-12

TO I1wronce, Mass Jerry Trombly and
Dr. Henry Baxter are on tbs SICK list
Joseph II. Hiuperth has Bought out his
partner Horatio uorskins and will continue
the business The society OF Kings Dauth-
tors will hold a social at u. C. Morcy
trdly evening.
MONTGOMERY.
Dr. +. W. Davis has been appointed
health officer for this town. The village
schools opened Monday. Andrew Robb
was in town last week. Edward Baker has
returned from Gardner, Mass. Giles Jew-
cit received a 1-vero injury TO one leg while
Mt work In the woods last Thursday Rev
Mr.. Angel and family arrived last weoi,
from Northfeld Mics Josie Martin hn7
gone to Emans, Pa, to visit a sister. - ".
i. Clapp is out again.
FAIRFAX,
DR.. C.. f. Hawley started Tor Boston tic
9Th inst. in response to telegram from his
daughter, Mrs. Minnie Buck, saying "bnby
is very sick LOREN G. LOO of Fletcher
was in town the Ath inst.-Bobert r. Cor
rigar has leased the Samuel Naxfield farm
for the year; and has gone to Canada to
move his family out Foster 3. FELTON, has
gone TO the Lastia Springs Park Hotel at
Tollapoosa, Ga, for the winter. w.
TruaS of Essex Junction Is putting one of
his water wheels into Mrs. Shepardson S
saw mill.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-12
CALEDONIA COUNTY.

NJ. d. CofTrin has purchased the j. C..
Harvey bobbin factory in Groton.
Gle q Dexter have commenced lumber
ing at their new mill at West Danviile
The Hardwick Granite company have
bought the granite polishing nall and water
power of the Judevine estate.
1t is reported that the Danville Creamery
company is putting up separator at
Noyesville, mar South Walden.
The Crystal Spring Bottiing company Is
the name of new concern just started in
Barnet. The company will erect building
IN the spring and manu- IA cture all kinds of
sodas and tonics.
NJ. A. Campbell OF Sutton reports that
from Nov. !, 1891, to Nov. /. 1872, ha sold
3l4 pounds of butter and $40 quarts OF
milk from one COW, supplying at the same
time, beside the above, milk aud butter for
q family of two.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-12

Lang spent tho past week in Stowe. Frank
Choyer hes gols to Ch,ca; 20, whsre ho has
4 position on tho " estern railroad. Gill
bert GOny eau's father has roccat,y had an
increase oc pension, -IhC.c vii oe spec !
lucet..- v arner lodge nex5 I'r.dey oven
ing, ~ Is reported cha 50 coupins cn ioycd
tla Aasolic banquet TT the toro lass Thurs
day evening. I!owsrl's orchestra Iurn!she /
tho music About 80 ci Ito young peon,e
ot JeIe-sonviiio gay1 Mr. and Mrs. Joe
watkins warm reception Thursday avon
ing at tho residence of Mr.. y. G. Griswold.
beautiful chair was lat them as a re-.
minder Of the high esteom entertained for
them Iov, EdwinW heelock has been engaged
by the Congregational people another year.
Two young ladies are conducting gospel
meetings ut the Methodist church. - Al Ss
ltosSo Cheyer has returned to Cambridge
Tor tho winter, stopping with hor mothor.
JOHNsON.
Never In the history OF Waterman lodge
has there been O pieasantor entertainment
given than that of last Saturday night at
the public IL taation of officers The mas
ter-eect was installed by the retiring ma
tor, /. l.. Pearl and the remaining officers
were installed by the W. NJ, Joel Allen,
after which he presented the retiring master
with past masters jewel. Then the l37
members with invited guests retired to the
new hotel and did ample justice to refresh
ment5 which had been prepared toy mine
host Robbins. Mrs. Z. l.. Nalbrdge is in
| Montpelier icr a few weeks. There is quito
a demand for hay in this vicinity. -kev.
Mr.. Perkins again supplied the pulpit at the
! Congregational church last sunday.-
| There viii be a union installation of the
o.iicer1 Of c. A. r.. Iost, ". II {. and >.
| c. Hill camp Sons Of Veterans at their hail
next Saturday night.
HYDE PARK.
Hiram Parkhurst has q daughter. -
| Charles Euesland lost a valunb,e work horse
| Saturday nighL-Mrs j. NJ. Foss health
is improving. -llrs. Joseph Foss' is on the
sick list. Carlos Eastman recovered $'1
| in his suit with Enos Fletcher on horse,
bought OF Fletcher while under "A mortgage,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-12
ORLEANS COUNTY.

c. G. Ferrar's family have gone to Graf
ton to sp,nl the balance OF the winter with
MIS-. Farrar's mother. Horace Story and
wife IF Irasburgh are visiting Mt their
daushte-'s, Mrs. n. l.. Fosters. H. S.
Root wns in Boston last week -Eiward Hope
was called TO Lawrence, Mass, December
80 to see his sick brother, Eigar, who has
since then ded William Work and Mr..
Ulmunds have moved into the Raymond
house on Prospect street
Charles ST. Louis has moved from Barre
into j. Z. Fosters tenement on Maine
street a. C. Sleeper has snapped the old
store on Coventry street With Mrs. George
MILO for her place. The Moore Granite
company have Nheir new sheds erected and
tho granite is bang shipped in. They ex-
pect to employ 10 men.
BARTON LANDING.
Horace story has moved from his farm in
Irasbursh 30 the John Trip tenement on
Maple stree. Howard Emerson and George
Howe have their new houses nearly COM
plated,
lRASBURGH.
Mrs Perlcy Hill died Tuesday at the age
OF 81.
WESTFiELC.
The village schools commenced this week
after vacation OF two weeks. Guy Far
man returns TO Lehigh university, Penusyl-
vanla, this week Rev. l. T. Chase Visited
his parents in Berlin recently. Misc Ida
Hitchcock of Troy and MIR. Albert Stewart
of Lowell were married at tho residence OF
| Mr.. Jacob Steobirs last Wednesday even
! ing by Rev f. ". Smith. Miss Lillian
! Wright is attending the musical festival al
! NeWDOrt this g eek At the annual NE It
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-12
WINDSOR COUNTY.

There are over 100 hands employed in the
Bethel shoe shop.
F. ID. Martin ha, started up his new box
factory at North Springfield.
Rehecca Allen of Chester, 81 years old,
has completed bedquilt containing nearly
1000 pieces.
The Jones & Lamson Machine company
is operating its plant at Springfield night
and day, VITA 1l5 men employed
Ii is said that Mrs. Anna Parker who
died recently in Weathersnsld, was the old
est living member of the Methodist church
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-12
CHITTENDEN COUNTY.
ShEL2URNE.


Mrs Joel Bartlett fell and dislocated her
right shoulder recently.-M and Mrs.
Noble Bissonett are happy over the birth of
n son, and Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Derby have a
new girl In their family.
tilNEsBURGH.
Tho funeral services of Mrs. William
Sanctuary were held 1T the Baptist church
Wednesday afternoon. Rev. R Mott Of
ficiated, assisted by Revs. A. Hall, j. 4.
Harris and Rev. p. c. Abbey Of Barre. The
church was flied to OVERLOOKING with
friends OF the deceased, without regard to
religious preference, who came to testify to
their love and esteem for her as a kind
mother, faithful Christian, and a true
neighbor. Her four sons were bearers.
The casket was covered with floral offerings,
some Of them from her sons classmates in
the u. V. II. Her sons, daughter and
brother, Alfred Florent from Montreal,
were all present. Deacon Sanctuary and
the family have the sympathy OF the entire
community in their alllction. Rev. Z. c.
Abbey, her former pastor, made few very
appropriate remarks on hor life and charac-
ter after the sermon by Rev. r. Mott
DR.. +. II. Hunt has boon appon ted health
officer for this town by tho State Board of
Health. dayton Gorton Of Huntington and
Lottie Bissonett were married last Sunday
evening. -Cornelia Russell is better Mrs.
| H. A. Beecher is sick with pneumonia. -
Mrs. Edward Hardy is quite poorly. %. A.
| Baldwin takes 1000 pounds of milk daily to
Towers creamery in Richmond.
ESSEX CENTRE.
| The house of Cornelius Anterior at Pages
! Corner was burned Wednesday evening.
| The origin of the fire is unknown. Mr..
Atherton was moving that day to John
| Reynolds farm near Buffers Corners.
| A little fire was left in a stove as he was 90
! ing in the evening 20 get his last load. The
fire was first discovered in the attic The
remaining goods were all got out. 1t was
insured in the Vermont Mutual and the
loss was adjusted Thursday.
! ESSEX JUNCTION.
Master Stephen Hopkins aged II years,
son OF +. w. Hopkins, died Monday morn
ing The funeral was held Wednesday
afternoon. Mrs. Curtis Grove, Mrs. John
Stevens and Mrs NJ. A. bingham, united
with tho Baptist church, Sunday evening
Children Cry for Pitchers .Castorla,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-12

sartv Mt Miss Iuez Bruce's next Friday
evening. Miss Gertrude Witheral has re
turGod TO school at Saxtons River.
NORTH FERRlSBURGH.
Va,'s Bill Williams has been seriously III,
h.s - bcttsr.-lheut. Martin of the U. S.
nrm-, located at Denver, Is expected bona
thost the middle OF tho month. M. +.
a Ton isll tctwcau tae platform aud the cars
Saturday and eprainsi his enllo. lie eS-
ugs;s to 20 to Chicago this week. Quite a
oumher fcom hero :ntsnd to attend tho
Ncsonlc union held ibig week Mt Orwell. -
nr. and Mrs. J. V. pak'n have gone TO ~
olson. -Frcd Devoid IL tlnnins tho blcos-
smith shop lately c'cup,s by Henry Adm.
Nielsen Bears myther 80 very feeble.
AO0lSCT
winifrod Hinlas of BrIrort is wi,h Mrs
NJ 4. Smith thi. week The Private club
had g dance at the hall Friday evening.
Iha next dance will be tho Goth. j.
Southard, Byron Smith and Mrs. Joseph
st. Clair are on the sick list.-Mr. and
Mrs. L. e. Gulley OF Burlington were in
town for the holidays
STARKSBORo.
Married. in Starksboro January 4, at
the home Of the brides parents. by Rev.
David Ferguson, Alison Warren Collins OF
Monkton to Helen May Baldwin of Starks-
boru. They took the afternoon mail going
south.
Mrs. Nelson Norton has been in Hunting
ton with her sister, who is quite i'll. Mrs.
Louise NJ. Wright has just received beau
tiful poets pen holder and a gross OF poets
pens Tor poem on Esterbrook's steel pens,
entitled "The Fine Points of Esterbrooli' 8
! 1.
record to compete for a cash prize.
Quite number OF friends and neishbors
gathered at .. d. Baldwins Saturday
evening to meet Mr. and Mrs Collins on
their return. The Methodist society and
neighLors presented Thorn with n silver toa
set aud other siverware. Mr.. and Mrs
Collins 20 TO Monkton to live. -Elery Cole
and family have returned from the West. -
Mrs. Steady is at home. George Chaffee
and wife have been visiting friends in town.
Frank NJ. Hi and family visited in Lin
| coin last week.
MONKTON.
A donation for the benefit of Rev. Mr..
Schimerhorn was held ut C. L. Beers We'd
nesday. Alison Collins has taken Miss Bald
win of Starksboro for life partner. Mrs.
| c. c. White, daughter and son of Buriing-
ton arc visiting in town. AIR. and Mrs. G..
c. Roscoe arc spending the week at Essex
Junction. Mrs. Martin has moved to Bur
| iington. Married, in Bristol, the 18th,
| Daniel Mech of Monkton to Miss Luline
| Collamer.
GRANVILLE.
The Ladies Aid society will meet with
/ Nrs. 8. f. Hubbard January IS, afternoon
| and evening. Alfred Amey is quite ILL.,
! Cora Maynard is at home from Rochester
! school on account of i'll health.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-12
VERMONT LOCAL NEWS.
NoTEsA AND GOSSIP OF DOlNGslN THE
FREE PRESS'S BROAD FIELD.

ghe vinouskl valley, Villages mp North,
Along Ottor Creek and by the Shores
rCitors.