Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-03-15

ton and of this church was read which COW
cred the most important incidents in the
affairs of Methodism in the town sine 1903
to this date. Interesting and very, accept
able letters from Rev. McAnn who served
the charge two years; from Rev. Webb,
Rev. s. B. Currier who helped build the
church. Mrs. Lila (White) Meade and sew
eral others were read. Pleasing remark
and "reminiscences were given by Rev.
Boutwell,, and also from Rev. +. w. Lewis.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Owen spoke briefly.
It was source of regret that the presiding
elders past and present, three of whom
are not far distant, were not. Sickness
prevented much larger attendance, but
the gathering was a very enjoyable one.
South Barton.
o. B. Willard was kicked in the face by
horse one day last week.
Jerry CAVITY was here from Manchester,
N H., to attend his mothers funeral.
Lila Kimball is at home in very poor
health.-Bessie Berry, who has been
very poorly, seems to be on the gain.
Melvin Drown is to move here soon.-P.
FL. Duke moves back here this week.
-Lucius Gordon will soon move on to the
farm recently purchased in Sutton.
Matte Switser has gone to Olcott to
work for Mrs. j. A. Berry, a former resi-
dent here, Mrs. Berry has been i'll for some
time, but her many friends here hope she
will soon recover.
Mrs. John CAVITY passed away last Tues
day. Mrs. CAVITY has been sick for a long
time and was great sufferer. She leaves
a husband and five children to mourn her
loss. She was a kind wife and mother,
and woman who was respected by all
who knew her. Her remains were taken
to ST. Johnsbury for burial.
Barton Landing.
Schools begin the spring term to-day.
Miss Eta Rogers of st. Johnsbury has
been visiting at NJ. M. Taplin's.
The next lecture will be given by Mr..
Farman of Westfield on Tuesday evening,
March 16.
J. I'll. Rosebrook viii move into the tene-
ment vacated by f. L. Hunt in the Bart
lett house.
Mason Kimball has finished working for
WhippIe, French & Co. and gone to
work for True & Blanchard of Newport.
The annual meeting of the Volunteer
Hose Co. will be held at the engine room,
Tuesday evening, March 16. Let all MEM
bers be present.
At the school meeting held last Tuesday
evening Mrs. A. d. Chandler was reelected
for the term of three years. A
tax of IS per cent was voted, and the
school year was heightened to 35 weeks in
the two upper grades.
Considerable interest was manifested at
the village meeting in regard to the office
of first trustee of the village. The ballot
resulted in the choice of NJ. NJ. Taplin.
The other trustees were J. Z. Cham berlain
andsJerry Marsten; auditors, B. 3, o. Car
penter, DR.. Rowell, G. d. French; col
lector, c. N. Leonard; treasurer, f. c.
Brown; water commissioner and chief en-
gineer, A. d. Mathews; assistants, w. ID.
Twombly, ". j. Joslyn. hydrant tax
of 20 per cent was voted in addition to
the 80 per cent highway tax, and the water
rents were raised from $6 to per year for
first faucet.
The musical convention held here last
week under the direction of Mrs. Martha
Dana Shepard was grand success in ev-
cry particular. Mrs. Shepard as director
and pianist had perfect control of the
chorus of over It's voices, and brought
about wonderful results considering the
limited time. Beedle's Orchestra, the duets
and solos by Miss Clark, soprano, and Mrs.
Woodbury. contralto together with the
readings by Miss Temple and songs by Mr..
Foster were all highly appreciated, and
much to- the success of the
matinees and concerts. Such musical con-
ventions are not only very enjoyable but
educate the tastes of the people. Much of
the success of the convention is due to the
untiring efforts of M. M. Taplin and other
members of the committee. The net re-
ceipts above all expenses were about $40.
Albany.
Roland Chafey is home from Mass.
Among the sick are Mrs. J. B. Darling
and Agnes Chafey.
Mrs. DR.. Bushnell and Elizabeth Hall are
visiting in town.
Mrs. Goodrich, Daisy Darling, has re-
turned to her home in Massachusetts,.
DR.. Campbell recently purchased the
Norris house on Water ST. and has rent
ed it to Jerry Reynolds.
Geo. FL. Phelps of Dakota recently pre-
sented Phelps Post with a life-size por-
trait Of Lieut.. Geo. III. Phelps, in who's e
honor the Post and himself were named.
South Albany.
FL. Carson has rented the Squires house
in GIoversand moved there.
Mrs. Laurence Uric has been very sick
with pneumonia, but is better now.
Workmen are at work on the church and
it is hoped that it will be ready to be occu-
MED in the snrinp