Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-12-13

following officers in the afternoon. Pres1-
dent, Emeline Dwyre senior vice-presi-
dent, Sarah Hendry; Juu1or vice-president,
Emily Hunt; secretary, Mahala Randall;
treasurer, Lucina Drumming; chaplain,
Emeline Webster; conductor, Agnes
Lowery; guard, Sarah Jarvis; assistant
guard, Nancy Simpson; organist, Nettie
M. Jewell.
The merchants, jewelers. and milliners in
this village are e~ndeayoring to make the
best display of Christmas goods ever seen
here. They nave their show win dows
tastefully decorated, the display in this
way far exceeding anything ever made by
them before. The following will give the
people an idea of what is being done in
this line:
Barron & Hamblet are to make a good
show of fancy crockery, feather boas, fur
collarettes, fancy slippers, ~fascinators,
capes, jackets, neckwear, handkerchiefs,
perfumes, etc. These articles with their
usual large line of goods make a good
variety to choose from. Call and see
them.
D. D. Bean, the7furniture dealer, is ex-
hibiting a large line of Smyrna rugs,
music racks in willow, oak and mahogany,
desks, doll carriages and sleds for the
children, willow baskets and other useful
rocking chairs and an extensive line of
furniture of all kinds.
Fred Browning will show a lot of hand
k~erchiefs, and with his fine line of fancy
goods and ladies' furnishings he should
get a good patronage.
Ell. T. Seaver has a large stock of crockery
and dishes Of all kinds, souvenir china
and other china ware. He has some beau
tiful vases and a good line of glassware.
His display of lamps, which is exceptional
ly large, is very fine indeed. We cannot
enumerate all that he has in these lines;
call and take a look for yourself.
G. G. Aldrich has just had a show case
made in which to exhibit a part of his
large stock of jeWelry. He is making a
speciality of Wave ICrest ware. These ar
ticles are very pretty and should sell we'll.
Mr.. Aldrich also shows a good lot of
sterling silver novelties. He has fancy
goods and Christmas cards in abundance.
He is showing a very fine line of silver
ware.
Geo. H. Davis has not moved into his
new store yet, but he has the show
windows in both the new store and the
one he occupies we'll decorated with his
goods. He is making a large display of
slippers, and also has a fine line of hand
kerchiefs, neckwear, etc. He has a good
general stock to select from.
Geo. E. Lang, the jeweler, who occupies
a part Iof Davis new block, has his fine
window filled with silverware so as
give it a very attractive appearance. He
has a good line of sterling silver novelties
and gold rings, watch chains, etc. His
display is very good and is sure to attract
the attention of the public.
Ell. c. Pierce's drug store is the head
for a large line of Christmas
goods. There one can find a suitable
present for both old and young. lie shows
an especially large line of fancy toilet
cases, cuff and collar boxes, perfumes,
medallions, books snd childrens toys of
all descriptions. His line of goods is so
large that we will not attempt to enumer-
ate them, but leave it to the people to see
for themselves.
". -. owen mas Il grand SUOCk Oh fancy
china and glassware. He also shows a
line of ladies' furs and knit goods.
His handkerchiefs and towels make most
acceptable presents. The ladies fancy
which he is exhibiting sshould be
seen by all. His stock of goods is always
large and affords a good assortment to
select from. J.. F. Batchelder is exhibit
ing a large line of fur coats which will be
just the thing for the cold weather which
is to come. He also shows a large variety
neckwear. His store is always well
stocked with gents furnishing goods
he is glad to show to the public.
The milliners are planning to get their
share of the Christmas trade and are show
nice things in their line. Mrs. Free
man has a good display of embroidery and
of handkerchiefs, besides an extensive
stock of millinery goods.
Miss Colburn, whose store is in the bank
block, is making a fine display of art
goods and other things. Her millinery
department is we'll filled. Inspect it..
Mrs. E. l.. Barstow, whose store is situa-
upstairs in Ovens block, is showing a
good number of Christmas goods. Be
side her large stock of millinery goods she
handkerchiefs, doiIies, feather and
coque boas, and celluloid articles. Call
and see her display.
Barton Landing.
The butter box factory has shut down
the present.
Bartlett Goodnough is 4 teaching in Burke
winter.
Lewis Simpson, who has been sick for
time, is gaining slowly.
Schools begin the winter term to-day
the same board of teachers.
A. D. Mathews has bought of Lewis
Simpson several acres of land.
The regular meeting of the Literary So