Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-08-20

| the part OF ROSS BOit0r, an American
hustler, and gives highly amusing
performance. His limitations of prom
inent actors make a decided hit. The
feature of the play, however, is the
acting of the two winsome little girls,
Lille Lawson and Oracle Hickey.
frankie ST. John is also favorite.
The specialties, including songs and
dances, are excellent. The piece
always meets with popular favor and
is deserving of large patronage.
Seats on sale at the drug store. Price
25, 35 and so cts.
At the republican caucus held at
Seaver's hall last Saturday evening
M. M. Taplin of Barton Landing was
found to be the unanimous choice Of
the meeting for town preventative
for the ensuing two years. The just
ices selected by republican and dem
ocractic committees were n. M.Scott,
o. T. Willard, P. Guild, III. T. Seaver,
H. @. Pierce, @. FL. Jones, Ell. P. Cook,
o. D. Owen, j. E. Chamberlin and G.
E. Hamblet The democrats held
caucus at the same time IN G. P. Jen-
ness store and placed Ell. P. Cook in
nomination for town representative.
Mr.. Taplin, the republican nominee,
has been prominent in political circles
for many years and is not only we'll
known in this town and county, but
throughout the state and will make
most efficient representative IN the
legislature. Mr.. Cook is a we'll known
and worthy democrat and VIII no
doubt receive the united support Of
his party.
There was miniature strike among
the workmen on the fair ground re-
Gently, when the shovelers insisted
on having their pay increased from
81 so per day to $1,75. or on having
eight hours time accepted as a work
ing day. One Of the leaders called on
Mr.. Davis and informed him Of the
demands of the men. The next time
the men appeared on the held Mr..
Davis was there with his check book
and asked all who were dissatisfied
with their positions and pay to make
it known and they should receive
their wages and quit. Four Of the
leaders accepted this proposition but
the rest decided to ramain. The men
evidently thought that as Mr.. Davis
was under contract to get the fair
ground in readiness for the fair this
fall, requiring that the work be rush
ed at all times, they could force him
to accede to the terms, but like
majority of the strikes it was the
strikers who were the greatest snf-
ferers.
Mr.. Thomas King very pleasantly
surprised the people Of this village
last Saturday when he caused to be
placed on Hotel Barton a large sign
which he had painted. The sign,
which reads "HoteI Barton" is four
teen feet long and two feet high. The
letters are raised full Roman and
about nine inches square; the back
ground is OF blue smalt. This sign
is little larger than the one he made
for the post office last year and shows
the same high grade workmanship.
Mr.. King, who is we'll advanced in
years, has felt for some time that poor
health might prevent his coming here
many years longer and wishing to do
something for the friends among
whom he has spent so many pleasant
and happy summers he has made
these beautiful signs. They will be
priced by the people, not simply
because Of their artistic beauty, for
both show the work of skilled hand
which can only be gained by long
years OF constant practice, but be-
cause they are the handiwork and
show the kindly interest of one who
is honored and respected by every
citizen Of the village.
Barton Landing.
DIR. Stevens goes to Canada next Thurs
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Asa Taft of St. Johnsbnry
visited friends here last week.
Several from this place will attend the
cam pnSeLuS dG hyuuOuVuIo GuIS week.
Messrs. Farrell and Stewart were here in
the interest of the Austin estate last week.
Miss Zaida Wiley has returned from Old
Orchard where she spent a three weeks
vacation.
M. M. Taplin was unanimously nomin-
ated town representative at the caucus last
Saturday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. Joslyn are taking
carriage drive to visit points in the western
part of the state.