Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-02-06

| Skinner from baTCOu LduuluS 10 w tuhO
her place in the office of Mr.. Murkland.
AS Will DeGreene was coming into the
village with a load of logs one day last
week his horses started while he was be-
hind the sled and ran into a freight train
at the Nelson crossing, killing one of the
horses; fortunately the other one escaped
| injury.
The Orleans county musical convention
commences at Newport today and centin-
ues until next Friday. Excellent talent
! has been engaged, and it is expected that
this convention will be of unusual inter-
est. Chorus and concert tickets on sale at
G. f. Ranney's.
| Mrs Peter Gotta, died last Wednesday
Mrs. Gotta had been in poor health for
| some time and was treated at a hospital
! last fall, but did not receive the benefit
which it was hoped she might, and had
gradually failed since then. She was the
| daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Peter LaPete.
Edward G. Blake of the United States
Supply, which has been engaged In the
| late war, has just been mustered ont OF
service and is visiting his sister, Mrs. Geo.
Burnham. Mr.. Blake's ship has visited
many different places and he has had a
varied experience and has some interest
| ing war relics.
The February number of the Vermonter
| is out and contains a portrait of Senator
Ross and his home at st. Johnsbury, and
several pictures of winter scenes in YER
mont which are very beautiful 1t has
sketch of Senator Ross and continues the
story of the ST. Adams raid, written by
| Mrs J. Gregory Smith, with an article
entitled. vermont as a Winter Resort"
by the editor.
| The United Order of the Golden Cross of
this place are to hold an open meeting in
the old Masonic hall next Wednesday
evening at 7:30 o'clock at which time all
are most cordially invited. James Caruth-
ers, OK. of Rutland and Elmer E. Hill, G
c. of Milford, N. Ell. will address the meet
ing on the benefit and object of the order,
and fraternaI insurance. Let there be
good atten dance.
The Methodist people have purchased
one hundred new singing books to be
used in the social services of the church
and Sunday school. A special song SER
vice will be held at the church on Tuesday
and Thursday evenings of this week at
1880. F. w. Cutting leader. Let all come
who are interested in the singing, for this
is an important part of worship.
The lecture committee received tele-
gram yesterday announcing that Dr.P Palm
er, who was to speak here this evening, is
sick and unable to be present. The lecture
has been postponed but may be given later
at such a time as the doctor can be here
A large number of tickets have been sold
and the holders will doubtless be glad to
attend at some future date, of which due
notice can be given.
Yesterday was observed as Christian
Endeavor day at the Cong. church. The
pastor giving an address upon the G. E.
movement and work, aims and results. In
the evening Clara McFarlane leading the
G. E. gave an exercise, 'sThe Christian En-
deavor Locomotive" which was of much
interest. During the exercise locomotive
wasl placed upon white board each piece
representing some phase of G. E. work.
Such q service should increase the interest
of members to do faithful work.
The Barton telephone company held
meeting last Monday evening at which
about thirtyfive subscribers were present.
W. M. Wright was elected secretary, L.
M. Hubbard treasurer, Geo. BuzzeIl general
manager. Mr.. Buzzeu has been working
in Newport in Mr.. Buchanan's interest
and has taken twenty-seven new names,
which will make over fifty instruments in
Newport with more to follow. With the
number of instruments which we are to
have in this village the line will be of
general use to all parties. -.
Services at the Cong. church for this
week: Tuesday afternoon at 80 home
missionary society meets with the Misses
Joslyn; Thursday evening at 1880 prayer
meeting; Friday evening, at 700 teachers
meeting at o. D. OVENS; Saturday even
ing at 7:3O choir rehearsal at Ell. G. Pierces;
Sunday morning regular service followed
by Sunday-school; Junior Endeavor So
ciety Sunday afternoon at 800; Sunday
evening service at $780,. The committee
guarantee that the church will be com
fortabIy warmed in the future.
Mr.. Smith had some trouble with the
machinery at the electric light plant last
Thursday night and on examination
the fact developed that the shaft of
the water wheel had crystalized and come
apart at some point between the wheel
and the outer casing. It has been fixed so
that it may run. this village until new
shaft can be obtained but no light can be
furnished Island Pond. When the shaft 1
reaches here the lights will be off several
nights while it is being put in place. It
weighs one and one half tons, its greatest
diameter being six inches, and cannot be
very easily handled. $50 eaa
The auditors of the town of Barton will
meet at the town clerks office in Barton,