Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1895-05-20

inc the mower below this village, dam
ming up May Pond, and of going to
Charleston to use the Plunkett Falls
power It is inferred that they favor
the latter place. The expense, as
thew estimated, it to erect a power
plant and transmit power from
Charleston to this place, wiring and
lighting the village is estimated about
500. 900. This outlay would erect
mower plant and run main wire lines
of sufficient capacity to light Barton
Village, Barton Landing and West
Charleston. Various questions were
answered and some discussion had in
the matter. A proposition to print
the report and adjourn the meet
ing to a later date was defeated.
There was a strong element in the
meeting which seemed to want the
light and that at once, and it was vot-
ed to put in plant, no power, place
or system being decided upon. No
committee was chosen and no time
set when the work should be done.
1t was voted to bond in sum of $40
900 and to borrow money not to eX-
ceed SO, 900. The voting and the work
of the last of the meeting was wild
and inconsiderate. The spirit of the
meeting showed that there is a deter
mination on the part of many to put
in lights. The opposition to the lighting
is really small, but several of the
leading business men and the tax
payers are opposed to immediate ac-
ton. The conservative element be-
lieve that with all the business, build
ing and other improvements on hand
at this time it will be better to post
pone the matter till next year, giving
more time for preparation and invest
igation, which will be likely to result
in a better, cheaper and more salts
factory system than can be erected
this year. The lights are bound to
come, but they are not crying ne
cessity as to day. People can post
pone the luxury and the illumination
a little longer if better thing and
a diminished expense shall be the re-
suit.
Col. CUTTERS New RESIDENCE
Mention has been made from time to
time of the residence of Col. IL. Q.
Cutler, which was recently complet-
ed in the north part of of the village.
The house stands on the hill north of
the American House, and from its
elevation overloOks much of the vii
lage and affords view that extends
several miles in different directions.
1t may be said that it is ''beautiful
for situation" The buildings were
designed by Perkins & Bancroft of
Haverhill, Mass; the buildings were
put up by A. Ell. Manley of Enosburgh
Falls, contractor. w. @. Brown of
this village did the cellar digging,
stone work, and grading. H.T.Seaver
did the plumbing the Electric Light
Co.of st. Johnsbury put in the electric
apparatus for electric lighting.
The house is cottage style, with all
the modern improvements of hot and
cold water in the several rooms,
water closets on both floors, and
Easements. A nicely equipped bath
room on second floor, off from main
hall. The house is heated with hot
water in so thorough a manner, that
the whole is very nicely warm
ed. There are, also, three fire places,
one in the dining room, one in the
parlor, and one on second floor, in
large chamber fitted expressly for
Mr.. Cutters mother. They are all of
the latest patterns, with tile hearths,
and pressed bricks under tile fronts,
and mantels of neat patterns of wood
to match rooms. The front hall and
main hall, and stair case hall are all
finished in assorted ash of very nice
grain. The library is finished in cher
ry, from which through the very large
plate glass window, an elegant view
can be had. The dining room, and
parlor are finished in CHARTERED oak,
also the circular tower off parlor, and
all are finished with plate glass wind
ows, making pleasant rooms. The china
closet, off dining-room; a pantry and
kitchen, all finished in spruce, equip
ped with sinks, drawers, etc., hot and
cold water, and all very convenient.
On the second floor are two large front
chambers, and dressing rooms, finish
ed in ash, also several other chambers,
closets, etc., finished in clear spruce.
The third floor is nicely finished with
large and commodious room, where
Mr.. Cutler and his guests can enjoy
themselves with ball and cue. The
basement is fitted with a laundry
stc, unl lnnlr ole Il.