Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-05-30

church here, May "A, % and 9Th. Not
withstanding the inclement weather eight
local unions were represented. The first
evening unique temperance meeting was
given, in which program the children oi
the Loyal Temperance Legion had con-
spicuous part, winning much applause.
Mrs. Carrie Noodle gave tho address OF
welcome, TO which Mrs. Ware, the county
president, responded in her usual happy
manner. The following day was filled
with good things. Mrs. Read, State presi-
dent, gave an interesting account of work
done at the rescue home in Burlington. and
made an earnest appeal for help In this
work. Mrs. Davidson, state secretary,
conducted a school of methods which was
very helpful, and Mrs .Spaulding presented
the work of the Temple, calling for dis
cussion of the subject. The sum OF 500
was pledged by members OF the convention
for this cause. A fine essay by Mrs. S. h.
Blodgett was much enjoyed; Mrs. Read
conducted the question box; a quartotte
furnished inspiring music at the evening
session, while the department demonstra-
tion added TO the interest OF the program;
a reading was well rendered by Miss Anna
Paddock, and Mrs. Read delivered a fine
address to which the audience gave close
attention; music by the white ribbon
quartette brought down the house On
Thursdays program was an excellent
essay by Mrs. A. r. Cowles; a Memorial
hour in which Mrs. A. b. owen contrib
uted beautiful tribute TO Frances Il. VIII
lard; a talk on mothers meetings by Mrs.
Read, and model W. G. T. IL. by Mrs
Davidson; a temperance song was render
ed by Miss Ella Hartman. The State pres
ident and secretary rendered efficient SER
vice during the convention and were a
host in themselves. When the time came
for adjournment, all felt that a pleasant
and profitable meeting had been held.
Derby.
Miss Harriet Flanders OF Barton spent
Sunday with Mrs. M. S. Edwards.
Mise Bessie Davis, who is teaching school
in Barton Landing, spent Sunday with her
parents.
The funeral OF Mrs. Burt Rogers, whose
illness was mentioned last week, occurred
on Thursday.
A great improvement has been made in
the looks of the postohice by new veranda
and steps.
Friday afternoon thepupils Of the graded
school varied the regular program and
celebrated Dewey's victory.
Miss Mae Wilder returned to Connecticut
Thursday. She was accompanied by Mr..
Edmund Wilder, who viii spend his vaca-
tion with his parents.
Frank Batchelder died Tuesday. The
operation performed upon him brought
only temporary relief. Much sympathy is
felt for the bereaved family.
A very interesting union Memorial service
was held Sunday morning in the Cong.
church. Short addresses We're delivered by
the pastors OF the several churches and
music was furnished by union choir.
A. a. Silver and wife are visiting Mrs.
Silver's parents for time. Rev. Wright's
aged mother, who makes her home with
his family, came Tuesday night.-Edgar
Silver and family, accompanied by Miss
Rowe, have arrived 10 spend the summer
at their farm in this village.
While coasting down the steep hill In
front of Chas. Wilson's residence, Sunday
afternoon, Adam Kettle ran intoa hole and
was thrown from his wheel striking on his
head. He was taken home i'm an uncon-
scious condition, but at present conditions
seem favorable for his recovery.
Owing to the rain the raising Of the new
barn on the Silver farm was postponed
until Thursday, when over hundred men
assembled for the occasion. After the
work was completed some of the company
tried their strength in tug OF war. A
good, substantial dinner was provided al
the Derby House.
The Hit or Miss social given by the League
and Ladies' Aid at the Derby House, Fri
day evening, was success in every way,
Overcome hundred being I'm attendance.
very pleasing program, consisting OF speak
ing, sidging, piano and violin solos, were
and refreshments, ice cream and
cake, were served in hit or miss manner.
Glover
Aggie Teller is at Mrs. j. NJ. Crosier's
learning dressmaking.
School in Dist. No. 8, Rose sherburne
teacher, had very fine and appropriate ex-
ercises last Friday afternoon. Much praise
is due both teacher and pupils for the cred
liable manner in which they were rendered.
West Glover.
Children's Day is to be observed by the
Sunday school here June 18th, subject,
''The Builders"
Mr.. and Mrs. David Baker and Mr.. and
Mrs. G. f. Cutler are delegates TO the Con-
County Conference.
Mrs. Geo. Baker and Miss Jennie wiz
lcinsOn wore g1pap1ppad IA Npfeoff last
week on account OF the serious illness OF
their father.
The teacher and scholars OF Dist. No. 2