Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-04-18

Amos Parlin is home from his work in
Manchester, N. H., for a short vacation
Bert Hamilton is home from New York
where he has been taking course in teleg-
raphy.
There was quiet wedding at the home
of r. B. Barnard Saturday evening, Apr.
9th, when his daug liter, Eunice was unit
ed in marriage to Mr.. Thorn of Barre. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. J p Mar
vim. The happy couple left here Monday
for their new home in Erie, Penn. Con-
CALCULATIONS and good wishes are in order.
Last Monday afternoon the barns of Geo.
Dane on his home farm were burned to-
gether with his horse-rake, moving ma
chine, quite quantity of hay, four head
of cattle and two hogs. Mr.. Dane and his
brother, Will, were both absent when the
fire broke out. Mrs. Dane let three horses
and several COWS out before any man ar
rived. There was small insurance.
COventry.
Mrs. Betsey Smith has returned to her
home in Boston.
Mrs Andrew Corrow and her son, Will,
nave returned from Boston.
The Dorcas society will meet in the M.
b. vestry next Friday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. D. Thurber of St. Adams
are visitingqat J. P. Wheelock's.
DIR. I'll. E. Douglass family are rejoicing
over the birth of little girl, born Apr. 10.
Craftsburv.
Rev. Mr.. Boutwell, goes to conference
this week.
Allen Larrabee has gone West to live
with his brother.
Mrs. Jessie Anderson went to Colchester
last Thursday to remain some months.
Homer Bartlett has commenced repair
ing his buildings lately purchased of Ell
mer Stratton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Chase left last Wed
nesday for a trip through the southern
part of the state.
East Craftsbury.
CIV Simpson has returned from Chica-
go.
Maud Macomber has returned to St.
Johnsbury, having spent the Easter vaca-
ton at home.
Derby.
Several cases of mumps are reported here
Prof. Andrews was away part of last
week attending teachers examinations.
The carpenters are rushing the work on
]. c. Hays store, having a large gang of
men at work
There will be no service in the M. E.
church next Sunday, owing to the absence
Of the pastor at conference.
Wednesday evening Gov. and Mrs. Grout
the pastors and their wives,
and the faculty of the Academy at their
pleasant home.
Mrs. Heman Clark, who spent the winter
IN the West, has returned.-Dr. Lothrop's
wife and little son have returned from
heir trip to Massachusetts,.
The Ladies Industrial Circle held a meet
ng at the home of Mrs. Frank JENNIE on
Friday evening. A program consisting of
.eading and music was presented, the prize,
stick pin, was won by Rev. Mr.. Small.
The funeral services of Mary, younger
laughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer AIbee of
Arlington, N. j., took place at the resi-
lence of A. j. Albee on Wednesday after
noon. Rev. Fay of Newport officiated as
sisted by Revs. Small and Kilbourn.
The Bacca laureate sermon before the stu
lents and class of '98 was delivered by Rev.
Mr.. Chase in the Methodist church at 80
}. m. yesterday. The church was very
orettily decorated with palms, potted
plants and evergreens. Music was furnish
ID by male quartet. The sermon text
vas Matt. 2O;26. The principal thoughts
enlarged upon were preparation" "serv-
ce'' and the ssmaking of great personal
ty." To the class, the pastor directed
ew fitting remarks after which he pre-
ented each member with a large boquet
After short prayer and music, the bene
fiction was pronounced by Rev. Al Small.
West Derby.
Nat. Hart and family returned to St.
[ohnsbury Monday.
Otis MouIton has sold his pleasant home
IN Church ST. to Albert Green, for $1,000.
Mrs. A. j. White, entertained the musi-
al club from Newport at her home We'd
lesday evening. "a
The funeral service of the late Lewis Da-
lis were held at the home of his daughter,
Mrs. Mary Folsom, lastW Wednesday. Burial
1t Barton.
Glover
Miss Mary Norton is visiting in New
hampshire.
Mrs. j. E. DwineI is gaining.-Dana
,eaver is in rather poor health.
Mrs. F. P. Cheney, who was expected
nome last week, will not return at present.
It was voted to build a concrete side
walk from the Merriam place down to the
bridge.
School in Dist.No Commences Apr. 18th,