Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1893-05-15

ton. His investments in real estate
have not proved bonanzas, but there
is steady increase of price The city
is run largely by foreigners, and the
rum and other influences of evil are a
curse to it. The MONITOR always finds
welcome in the Western home, where
an interest is ever felt in the things
of old Vermont.
For the information of some who do
not seem to understand the matter,
we state that there is a day in each
week called Sunday, kept by respect
able people as the Sabbath. Religious
meetings are held, both forenoon and
evening, in the churches in this vii
lage, where free seating, good preach
ing and religious instruction can be
had. The missionary societies are
contributing literally for the instruc-
ton and salvation of the heather, and
if there are any who class themselves
under this head they will receive
special attention.
Several of our village citizens have
put the surroundings of their premis-
es in a condition Of cleanliness and
beauty that is commendable. If any
body wants a good pattern example,
let him examine the premises of Mr..
Dutton, Mr.. McDougall, Mr.. Joslyn,
Mr.. Dewey, DIR. Skinner, Mr.. Liddell
and several others. 1t costs little
something to slick up, but it will more
than pay. While there is considera-
BILE going on this spring in the line Of
building and repairs, much else for
the good and credit of the village can
be done in the above mentioned lines.
Let US set an example of neatness, as
we'll as thrift and growth.
The village schools, except the high
er department, which has four days
more, closed on Friday last, with the
usual examinations, and an exhibition
at Opera Hall in the evening. Six
young ladies had completed their
courses, graduating with honors.
These were Gertrude Mossman, Flor
ence L. Tower, Anna B. Jenkins, Mary
j. Field, Annie P. DanfOrth and Julia
F. Owen. The evening exercises con-
sisted of recitations by the pupils
from the four lower departments, the
reading of original essays by the grad
yates, music, brief address by Rev.
| Mr.. Swain, the granting of diplomas
and remarks by the principal, @. I'll.
Wiley. The schools the past year
have been more than usually success
full in the various departments. Nellie
Case has made the small primary
model school in all respects; the pu-
pills in the second primary have made
fine progress under Miss Jennie
Locke's training; the intermediate,
which was not in the best shape a year
ago, has been much improved under
Mrs. Leonard's work; three teachers
were employed in the grammar room,
each one of which is pronounced best
Mr.. Wiley, principal, who has made
many friends within and without the
school, is planning to go elsewhere
next year. 1t had been hoped that he
would remian with us. The school is
in an excellent condition of grading,
classification, discipline and manage
ment, and those seeking place where
their children can have the advantag-
es of good schools will find this good
location. Young men seeking a col
lege preparation will find this school
course sufficient.
Barton Landing.
Mrs. III. B. Smith is visiting in Bos-
ton.
Carl Gay is improving his house
with new piazza.
S. Winslow shipped load of mich
COWS to market this week.
E. D. Stafford is on duty again hav-
ing recovered from the grip.
w. G. Twombly paints his house in
colors. D. Buchanan will paint his
store this week.
Willis Courser is sick with the mea-
sizes. Beede Locke is laid up with
felon on his hand.
The suckers are plenty and the boys
are happy. The going price of the
average sucker is three cents.
There will be a business meeting of
the W. @. T. U. at the vestry of the
Methodist church Friday, May 10, at
2:30 p. m.
Will Joslyn and wife start for Chi
cago next week and will be gone some
months, visiting the Fair and friends
in the West.
Almon Trip recently broke leg
by fall.-Frank Wheeler has been
on crutches of late on account Of