Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-02-10

Among citizens who spoke were Rev. w.
E. Douglass, who dwelt at some length on
the character of the village as he had found
it since his coming here, the spirit of
union, thrift and enterprise manifested,
and the worth of the public-spirited citi-
zen. His remarks were very acceptable
F. w. Baldwin, Esq, responded TO Mr.
Douglass on the part of the stockholders,
giving something of the history of the en-
terprise and the causes which led to the
purchase of the old and the erection of the
new hotel. Mr.. Stannard, principal of
the Academy, was asked to speak on Sim
pressions of Vermont" himself from N. Y.
His first experience with the town hap
pened to be dark nights experience and
was not such as to create a very happy
impression. Since that time he has had
more pleasant associations and his i'm
pressions have been of more agreeable
nature. He spoke in good terms of the
enterprise and intelligence of the village.
Mr.. Bishop, late of the Low hotel at Brad
ford, but now citizen of Barton, had n
few very appropriate remarks on good
hotel keeping. Mr.. Cutting who furnish
ed the electricity for the occasion, declin
ed to speak at length, but his light shone
all the same. Mr.. Gonzenbach was
called out and proved to be real arc light
speaker, giving his experiences in
hotel matters in Switzerland, his native
country, in the West where he spent his
first years in America, and in New Eng
land, where he came with the feeling that
he was to reach the slow and desolate
country where the only business was the
clipping of cupons from z per cent bonds.
He had spent some time in New Hamp-
shire and Vermont and had been surprised
at the push and energy he had found here.
Mr.. Davis was called on to show whether
the Syndicate had developed or could
show anything in the line of after-supper
oratory. His effort demonstrated that the
committee could speak as well as build
good hotel He thanked the contributors
for their generous assistance and reminded
the people that it was their duty TO
give the new landlords both their
moral and material support, that the
enterprise might be a fiattering success
III. K. Dewey of the National Bank spoke
briefly but very acceptably. He was glad
that he had been able to contribute some
thing to SO laudable an enterprise. AL
together the evening seemed to be most
enjoyable to all present.
Theo. Grout of the EXPRESS was in the
village Tuesday, visited the new hotel and
wrote it up in very complimentary sem
fences. A handsome letter was sreceived
and read from Judge Alfred, regretting
that he was unable to be present, but ex-
pressing the hope that "this new enter
prise in your midst may be as much
source of profit to the stockholders as it
will be blessing to the traveller"
Barton Landing.
Fred Brown fell last Friday, injuring
his ankle and leg quite severely.
Mrs. A. d. Chandler and Miss Eaton
have gone to Boston to spend a few weeks.
Mabel Flint and EvasDodge have finish
ed their schools in G harleston and return
ed home.
Rev. b. +. Rowland lectured at Coven-
try last Tuesday evening. The lecture is
spoken of in very complimentary terms.
Arthur Ordway, who was injured in
Chandeliers mill several weeks ago, is inn
proving slowly. He is still obliged to use
his clutches.
Mrs. Royal Bailey died last week of con-
after long illness, which she
bore patiently. She was faithful and
consistent Christian.
Miss Jessie Humphrey from Canada is
visiting at Judge Jones'.-Mrs. Caddie
(Jenkins) Bracket, of Boston is visiting
friends in this place.-Albert Farman and
Miss Elgie Brown of Westfield visited at
G. III. .Willey's last Week.-Mrs. Zella Hoyt
Of Lyndon visited at j. f. hamberlain's
last week.
During the present conference year 81 |
persons have Joined the NJ. f. church on
probation and five by letter. A change has
been made in the order Of the morning |
service which is marked improvement, |
md with the chaste, earnest and practical |
by the pastor the interest and at
endance are steadily increasing.
Albany.
Mrs. w. K. Annis is sick with congested
ungs.
Arthur Guyett and bride have returned
rom Canada and are stopping at A. Guy
tits.
The Eden Dramatic Club will present the
rama, 'My Pard," at Maple Hall on We'd
esday evening, Feb II.
There will be an entertainment and mas
uerade at Maple hall on Friday evening,
'eb. II, under the auspices of the Sons of
temperance, with small admittance fee.
The repairs on the Methodist church are
ompleted. The building has been raised
p, a furnace put under it, the orchestra
moved to the right of the desk and other
epairs made. At the donation held last
7eek the large sum of $133.33 was received.
Ir. Donaldson's work is fully appreciated.