Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-09-11

by pitched ball, Fl. Hitchcock, 2, Suitor,
McFarlane; struck out, by Foster 10, by
Richmond, 5; left on bases, Barton 4,
Newport s. stolen bases, Stiles, H. Hitch
cock 2, Richmond, Suitor, Laline; sacrifice
hits, V. Hitchcock, Webster, Covey,
Searles; time, 2 hours and 80 minutes
umpires, Gilfllan and Robinson.
Barton Landing.
Mrs. Abbott, sister of Herbert Parker,
died at the home of her niece, Mrs. Geo.
Parker, last Sunday morning after lin
gering illness.
Ell. G. Pierce, town treasurer, will be at
the Valley House Friday of this week from
q. m. to p. M. to receive taxes. Do not
fail to see him as this is his last visit here.
Miss May Bassett of this place was mar
ried to Lester Brown of Irasburgh last
Thursday. They will reside in Irasburgh,
Miss Bassett's many friends extend con-
gratulations.
Miss Myra Nye formerly of this place,
who for the past two or three years has
been living in Springfield, Mass, goes this
week to Washington, D. c., where she
will make it her home.
Mr. johnson, father of Rev. W. G. John
son of Newbury, died last week and the
remains were brought here for burial
Mr.. johnson had many friends and &C
quaintances here who held him in high
esteem. He was formerly engaged in the
marble business here. He had reached a
ripe old age being nearly ninty-five.
Mr.. Rawson and wife from Boston are
visiting at VIM. Blaisdell s-Chester Tracy
and wife of Iowa are visiting friends here.
Miss Zaida Wiley was at home from
Lyndon over Sunday.-Prof. c. ]. Bartlett
of Yale Medical School, and his family are
visiting here. The schools opened here last
week with a good attendance, about $50
scholars.-The reception to Rev. Mr.. Bar
nard and family last Wednesday evening
was very pleasant affair and largely at
tended.
South Barton.
Twenty-Five went from here to Sher-
brooke fair last Wednesday.
H F. pillsbury found a swarm of wild
bees in the woods last week with 65 pounds
of honey. 1t was an old swarm that had
been there long time. The steam mill
boys had great treat Friday night taking
them up. The bees fought well and some
of the boys will carry marks of the enter
tainment several days.
May the best of heavens blessings rest
upon all those who so kindly aided and
assisted in the sickness, death and burial
of my dear daughter. [ also wish to thank
all for the floral pieces, which were very
beautiful, one piece an anchor with the
word daughter" and a pillow with
Crest" which were very nice.
J. L. DOWNING.
Miss Abbie, daughter of Jacob L. Down
ing, died the Sd inst. after long illness.
Her death occurred upon the anniversary
of her mothers death and her funeral was
also upon the anniversary of her mothers
funeral, just one year ago. She was
lovely and intelligent young lady and
could hardly seem to be spared, as her
father is now left all alone and in very
poor health. She remarked to school
mate short time ago that it was one year
the Sd of September since mamma died
and perhaps she should go then. Shortly
before she died she babe her friends good
bye and sweetly fell asleep.
Thomas Rowen has moved from Albany
Center to his place at East Albany. He
has been falling in health since the first of
June.
E. M. Gallagher with a good force of
help have been putting in some sewer pipe
from opposite the hotel down by Mr.. Sart-
Wells. '
Mrs. Barnes and Cora have returned to
their home in Oxford, N. H., and Miss
Nellie Barnes has gone to Barre, where she
will attend school.
DR.. and Mrs Bushnell from Jefferson
vile recently visited at Stephen Vance's.-
Mrs. Jennie Saunders and Doris have gone
on visit to Westfeld, Mass.-Mrs. Lottie
(Saunders) Brown and son and Mrs. Myrtle
(EIdridge) Stewart and daughter return
this week to their homes in Massachusetts.
The Misses Snow, who have been visiting
at M. B. Chaffey's, have returned to their
home in LowelI.-Mr. and Mrs. G. A
from Hopkinton, Mass, visited at
DR.. Campbell's recently.
East Albany.
Rev. Mr.. Trowbridge and wife and Miss
Stevenson visited in East Hardwick last
week.
The evangelist, Rev. Mr.. Abbott, who
was expected to conduct special meetings
at the W. M. church is unable to be pres
ant; services will be held, however, d. V.
four evenings during the present week.
is expected as follows: Monday
evening by Rev. Mr.. Taylor of East Crafts
bury; Tuesday and Friday by Rev. Mr..
Ross of Greensboro Bend; and Thursday
evening by Rev. Mr.. Austin of Albany.
Further announcements may be made
later.
South Albany.