Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-06-11

! furnished FIR the occasion by Blair's
orchestra, assisted by j. w. Batchelder of
St. Johnsbury. The alumni banquet was
held at Hotel Barton on Friday evening
and was perhaps the most pleasant re-
union in the history of the association.
| Some over leo people were present and all
enjoyed the occasion. A splendid repast
was partaken of, after which toasts were
replied to by the following people: Chas.
Currier, Roy A. Bean, Clare Il. Powell,
Mary E. Lyman, Jennie M. Locke, w. A.
Holmes, Maude Dutton, Mabel A. Miles,
Erwin Pearson, Grace Richmond, Bessie
A. Sayles and II. j. Stannard. Rev. II. l..
Sheaff and Rev. w. e. Johnson wsre also
called upon to speak. Mr.. w. S. Hubbard
acted as toast master in a most acceptable
manner. The dining room was decorated
in the colors of the class of 1900. Music
was furnished by Potter's orchestra. The
following officers were elected by the as
ISOLATION for the coming year: President,
Henry Suitor; vice-president, Clara Pow
ell; secretary and treasurer, Mabel l.. Gay.
Barton Landing.
o. w. Locke has his new house well
under way.
Mr.. Holmes has moved into the Ezra
ToWIe house.
large amount of painting and repair
ing is being done.
Mrs. Barnard has returned from her
visit to Bradford.
Mrs. Hattie Brockway of st. Johnsbury
Center, visited friends here last week.
Rev. Mr.. Hamilton of Newport will
preach at the M. E. church next Sunday.
Warren Twombly had the misfortune to
break his shoulder while playing ball last
week.
A very successful school year closed last
Friday. The teachers have all done excell-
lent work, and the scholars are in fine con-
dition.
The third game between the merchants
nine and the high school team was played
last Saturday, resulting in a score of twelve
to eleven in favor of the merchants team.
Albany.
Clark Keith of Troy is moving on to his
farm on the Center road.
James Mcclure is remodeling his barn
making it larger and raising it SO as to
AdNS CSIldI
Children's day exercises were held at the
M. E. church yesterday. They will be held
at the Cong. church next Sunday.
Rev.D.L.Evans of Craftsbury will preach
at the NJ E. church here each Sunday at
80 p. m. during the absence of the pastor.
George Lawrence and Anna Hitchcock
were united in marriage on June 9Th. Both
AnID -, hot
neighbors and friends wish them continued
happiness.
Browning con.
The Good Templars are planning to hold
a celebration here July 4th. A good time
is promised. Further particulars later.
Memorial Day was observed here and
very pleasing program was carried out.
Prof. E. E. Miller of Starksboro delivered
the Memorial address which was a most
interesting one. There was good audi
ence present and all would be pleased to
listen to Mr.. Miller again. In the evening
Mr.. and Mrs Miller gave concert which
was well attended and much enjoyed by
all. The exercises were in charge OF the
1. o. G. T., to whom much credit is due.
Bloomington Center.
Robert ellis has been dangerously i'll
the past few days.
Mrs Homer Seaver of Irasburgh recently
visited her brother, Will Fuller.
ChiIdren's day will be observed with the
usual exercises Sunday, at one O'Clock.
The Cleaners will give a straw berry social
at the Center church Wednesday June 20.
All are invited.
East Bloomington.
Mrs. Alden Drown and little daughter are
both improving.
Arthur Utten has hired to c. w. Skinner
to work on the road.
Madge Mckay is home from Charleston.
Mrs. Carl Aldrich and daughter are Wis |
iting Willard Aldrich and family.
Thomas Lowerys little son was taken
sick last week, the disease being pronounc-
ed diphtheria by DR.. Gilman. DR.. Nichols |
of Barton was called in consultation but |
nothing could be done for him and he died |
on Thursday morning. Mr.. Lowery's peo
pie have the sympathy of the entire COM
munity. -- ''.
Evansville.
Mrs. j. w. Moore is in very poor health.
George Fisk has raised his new barn,
45x70 feet.
Mrs. w. B. Guild, census enumerator, is
pushing the work.
Miss Williams of Barton was the guest of
Miss Lulu Smith last week. 81.
Mrs; H. s. Smith and daughter attended
the graduating exercises at Barton last
Thursday. .....,, .......
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Bickford are making