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

L. Parker, Chap. ; Mrs. Myron Gibson,
Financial Sec'y. j. P. Stafford, Tr. Eva
Hunter, Sec'y Ida Farmer, Asst Sec'y (;
Mrs. Alva ellison. Sup't Juvenile Temple !;
j. E. Parker, Lodge Deputy. During the
ensuing quarter the lodge will run the
competition system, with Eta Goddlng
Capt. of Co. A. and Celia Frazier of Co. b.
This is one of the real live lodges in this
part of the State, has II members, 10 juven-
lie members, has good regular attendance
with lively interest and money ahead. A
drunken man in East Burke is lonesome
enough and, is surrounded by good inf1u-
ences enough to suggest the propriety of
reform.
West Burke.
The ordinance of baptism will be ad-
ministered at the M. E. church Sunday,
the 18th inst.
Russell Huntley has sold his farm to
Mr.. Aldrich, who takes possession at once.
Ira Humphrey is dangerously sick with
the grip. Mr.. Wheeler is also on the sick
list.
The Dean Brothers have raised their
building near the grist-mill, which is to
be used for storage of grain.
DIR. S. F. Hershey will lecture in the
G. A. r. hall tomorrow evening. The
subject is ''Shut the Gates" Let all come
and hear him.
Wesley Carroll, who left here forty
years ago for the West, was here last week
for short visit. He found but few of the
old friends whom he left here when he
went away.
News has been received that Arson
Cook, who went from here a short time
since to the home of his mother in Con-
necticut, died suddenly at that place
short time after his arrival.
Mrs. Myrtle (Jenkins) Marshall died at
her home last Monday aged 3S yrs. Mrs.
had been great sufferer num-
Der of weeks, having a surgical operation
performed which, for time, promised to
be successful, but she soon grew worse and
failed rapidly until her release. She leaves
husband and five children, one anIinfant
but few months old, mother, sister,
brothers and many friends to mourn her
oss. The funeral services were held at her
ate home last Wednesday.
The Gazette having annihilated Maj.
circuit as gubernatorial candidate, has
commenced operations in county politics.
Large gangs of Italians are at work on
he new railroad, and it is expected that it
will be in operation about midsummer.
The Fletcher Granite Co. will load 80
,ar-Ioads of granite before June 1st, all of
which will be drawn from the quarries by /
cam. $500 s1z
The village meeting passed off very quiz
lily. Trustees, E.P. Farman, P.J. Cowles,
". w. Marshall and w. E. Ferrin. The
-illage raises 80 per cent on the grand list |
or village purposes, pays the band 500, /
cts aside $500 as sinking fund to pay the
7ater debt and, withal, is in good finan-
ial standing.
East Hardwick.
The roads are getting settled now.
Chas. Willis is building anladdition to
lis barn.
q. r. Huntley is offering cents for ma
lie sugar.
Henry Warner, the veteran horse sheer,
as retired from the business.
Ed. Holloway is engaged to work for J.
V. Campbell for the season.
Myrtle Field teaches. at EastsCab bot; Miss
Woodruff at the Center; Miss Chase of
louisville and Miss Bronson teach the
-illage schools; Stella Stowe teaches at the
forth school,
Geo. Lawrence has sold his vilIage.resi-
ennce to Amasa Fairbrother for $780,
Vm. H. Davis has sold his farm to Geo.
awrence.-Wm. Underwood has sold his
illage farm to VIM. III. Davis.
The high water in the lake at Green's
orc has revived the intense feeling of in
ecurity of the dam at the outlet. When
he water gets low again, why not take
old and make the dam secure?
sheffield.
Gilbert Square school house is to be
loved to a new site.
Pliny Chase, from ST. Johnsbury, was at
is fathers, Amasa Chase, Monday.
A new plank side walk has been laid
rom the Methodist church to the bridge.
great convenience.
M. P. Jenness has moved back from SUIT
On, and occupies his old place. He finds
heffield good enough for HIM.
luton.
L. j. Campbell is making extensive re-
airs on his house.
George Eastman has purchased his
rother Wards farm. Price 81 400
The A. G. F. Society will hold their de-
otional services at 6 o'clock, Sunday even
lg, instead of Sunday afternoon.
Benjamin Drown, who has been very
wv and not expected to live with a rose