Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-05-11


build in Barton one of the best hotels in the
state and to show their Willingness to drop
in dollar into the treasury of the lessees,
thus helping them on the start. The occa-
sion will be a very pleasant one socially
and it is hoped that large number from
this and surrounding vicinities will be pres
ent. The invitation is extended to all.
The Hotel Company has been very for
tunate in being able to put their hotel into
the hands of competent, experienced and
popular hotel people, and it is hoped the
public will be more than willing to call
upon them on this occasion. Tickets to
the banquet will be $1.OO and will be on
sale at Pierce's and at the hotel on the
evening of the banquet.
Samuel Nelson, aged SO years, died at the
residence of his son, B. M. r. Nelson. on
Thursday last. Mr.. Nelson was born in
| Wheelock, where he resided more than
sixty years. His father was one of the
first settlers of the town, a man of strong
mind and great energy, and for many
years a preacher in the Freewill Baptist
church. His son Samuel settled in the
east part of the town, where he carried on
married Lucy Richardson, from one of the
best families in Sutton, her father also be-
ing pioneer settler of that town. From
this union three children survive, B. M. r.
and Ethan Nelson of this town, and Amy
Nelson Dow, wife of j. E. Dow of Chicago.
Mr.. Nelson was prominent in the business
affairs of Wheelock for many years, holding
many offices. He represented the town in
the legislature in 1860. For many years
Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson were active members
of the FreewilI Brptist church, and he liv-
ed a consistent Christian life. After the
death of his wife, which occurred in 1868,
his home was broken up and he came
to Barton not long after and has made his
residence with his sons most of the time.
He retained his mental faculties to a re-
markabIe degree and has taken much in
terest in general affairs, keeping well post
ed by constant reading. Some years since
he broke a limb by falling and it transpir
ed that his bones had lost their strength
Since that time he has been laid up almost
constantly with limb fractures. His fun
eral was held Saturday, Rev. Moses Chen
derson, assisted by Revs. Douglass and
Ward of this place officiating. Mr.. Hen
derson loses nothing of his old-time abili-
ty and breaches most acceptably on all oc-
casions. This last effort was most timely
and appropriate. This was the 901st fun
eraI service he has held in the 56 years of
his ministry. He knew Mr.. Nelson and
his father fifty or sixty years ago, and it
was very fitting that he should be called to
this service. A quartet from the Cong.
church was present and sang pieces spec
tally adapted to the occasion. The remains
were taken to Wheelock for burial.
Barton Landing.
F. FL. Conner ispainting and repairing
his buildings.
Mr.. Bailey has closed his work asaclerk
for A. d. Beede.
E. L. Chandler has bought the CrandalI
farm on the Bloomington road.
Henry Wiley is ready to start on the
road for Hoyt & Harris this week.
Three runaway teams Tuesday shows how
careless people will be in regard to horses.
Frank Wheeler has moved to his new
home, lately pure based of S. E.. Winslow.
Frank Wheeler has moved into the
house which he purchased of Soother Win
slow.
Joslyn & Collins have sold their mer-
chandise to o. w. Locke of Irasburgh
and expect to invoice this week.
j. E. Chamberlin received telegram
last Saturday morning from Washington
State, announcing the death of his sister,
Mrs. Ellen Hovey. Her home is in Albany,
where the body will be brought for burial.
Albany.
w. FL. Hayden and E. S. Mills go to
New York this week with lot of horses.
Union Memorial Day services will be
held at Cong. church, Rev. Davenport
the sermon.
Mrs. LaFleur, lady 6S years of age, re-
Gently broke both bones of her left leg in
jumping from carriage.
Mrs w. r. Barnes of Oxford is visiting
at Stedhen Vance's.-The Misses Nelson of |
Irasburg have been visiting at Mr.. Mel
sons.
Rev. A. J. Cameron is to deliver the Me-
mortal Day address here. The Sons of
will give temperance drama
in the evening.
A telegram received from S. G. KimbaIl
reports the death of Mrs. Ellen Hovey,
widow of the late John Hovey. Mr.. Kim
ball and family are on the way home, bring
ing the remains with them. They are ex-
pected to arrive here about the middle of
ibis week.
The Epworth League will give an enter
lament, Friday evening, May 15th,at New
ions hall. Miss elena Mathews of Barton
Landing will be present and give some of
ner excellent readings. Music will be fur
nished by the orchestra. Refreshments
will be served. All cordially invited.
East ALBANY