Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-01-17

he a Dhonograpilic accompaniment. Ad-
mission 25cts., children, 10 cts. Turn out
and help the ladies and see a good thing
yourselves.
In the matter of improvements perhaps
it is not too late to add our little story to
the list. Commencing just north of the
village, Mrs G. A. Bill has repaired and
beautified the old homestead by renova-
ting the front end, near the yerandas, en-
larging the floor space of the former and
clapboardiug large part Of the buildings.
Many needed repairs were made inside the
house and barn, inclosing the open sheds
with large doors, and other minor matters,
giving the whole coat OF paint. r. a.
Bashaw has added to the comfort and
convenience of his barns by disconnect1ng
he main barn from the horse sheds, NOV
ing the horse barn and smaller shed in
between, building a lean-to against the
shed and doing other needed repairs.
II. C. McClary of ST Louis, who, a few
years ago bought back the home of his
childhood, and had already made extensive
repairs, as built carriage, wood and
storage room 3Ox4O feet, finishing with
clapboards and paint. J. S.ssiRogers has
repaired tue kitchen, pantry, etc., IN his
home. DIR. j. &C. Campbell Is putting a
frame building to the rear Of his barns for
storage purposes. He has also finished
new cham bers in his tenement on Water
street and given it new coat Of paint
F. J. Newton goes to the bottom of things
and has cemented his cellar. j. D. Kelly
has put new paint to his buildings and re-
paired his tenement on Lowell street. c..
r. Winget, blacksmith, has an addition
to the rear of his shop, made repairs in
side and hung out new sign, the work of
onr townsman, d. B. Nelson. w. K. An
mis- has made some changes, charging the
kitchen and giving new pantry and din
ingroom. opening direct from kitchen and
sittingrOom. Ira Saunders is also improv
ing the appearance and convenience of his
buildings by putting on a new kitchen,
pantry, wood room, etc. Mr.. Dawson has
built new repair shop on Main street and
Mr.. Judson new horse barn., A. B. Sar
gent r. and sons have given their new
house coat of paint and they are build
ing small suburb on the bank, in the
shape of memories, dog Kennels, etc. The
Mcclure Bros. have their new residence
on Main street completed, and it is a fine
addition to our village. j. B. Darling has
put in bathroom and made other needed
improvements. M. B. Chaffey has painted
his store and put in new steps. S. Richard
son is building an addition to his barn. q.
o. Fisher, blacksmith, has enlarged both
dwelling and shop and painted them. At
the bicycle mill new 100 horse power en-
CINE has been put in and quite extensive
additions made to both building and
machinery.
This is not all but perhaps enough to
show that the spirit of progress is here.
There are few things needed here which
would seem to call for an effort on the
part of the people, and we suppose they
will be attended to when the proper time
comes.
Bloomington.
Mrs. George Jones is sick with rheuma-
tic fever.
Samuel Maxwell has gone to Morgan to
work teaming for Mr.. Sweeney.
There was quite large attendance at the
poverty party last Wednesday evening.
Bonnie Provancha cut his leg quite bad
ly while chopping in the woods last week.
Israel Parker has sold his village resi-
dence to Mrs. Adeline Bailey of East Cow
try: e
Arthur Knapp was thrown from his sled
while logging, catching his leg on the dog
and making an ugly wound.
Mrs. Felix Pelow's many friends will be
glad to learn that she is improving since
her return from the hospitaE914 6.~o2. 2
The house warming and oyster supper at
Oliver Dwyer's last Friday eve, was well
attended and good time enjoyed.
The lecture Monday evening by M. S.
Stone of Montpelier, was interesting and
instructive. There was quite large, ap-
preciative audience present.
daughter, Mrs. Geo. w. Grow, who is
quite sick. Mr.. Clarence Alger from New
Haven, Conn.,, was in town last week Wis
iting his parents.
East Bloomington.
Elmer Currier, from Nebraska is in town.
Leonard Drown, from st Johns bury, was
in town recently visiting friends.
Will Drown is to drive stage, between
Island Pond and Derby Line.
The farmers will be glad to hear that
Wallace Spencer, the veteran sawyer, has
Purchased another saving machine and is
all prepared for business.
Evansville.
Capt. A. J. Brown and wife of Law
rencevill, P. @. are visiting at Mrs. j. w.
Browns.
Mr.. A. II. AIlard, who has been quite
sick, is on the gain. -, 5% li'5 =
Revival services are being held in the M.
E. church and quite an interest is being
manifested.