Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-08-27

Miss Nellie Taylor came home from
Iakeport. N H, last Thursday for a visit
among relatives and friends.
Miss Carrie Soule of Richford with a
party of friends are to occupy the Simpson
| and Hardy cottage for time.
Remember the auction sale of farming
| tools and household goods at the G. G.
Coomer place Saturday, Sept. LIST.
The Ladies' Home Circle will meet at the
parsonage on the day of Freeman's meet
| ing and supper will be served from until 5
p. m.
Mr.. and Mrs F. A. Hardy, who have been
spending few weeks in their cottage on
the lake shore, go to their home in Man
chester, n. H., today.
The republican rally Wednesday evening
was we'll attended. Hon. w. w. Stickney,
Hon. H. H. Powers and Hon. Fl. Graham
addressed the meeting.
At the repu blican caucus, w. S. ingalls,
was chosen candidate for representative
He is a Grout man. The names on the
Justice ticket are j. D. Wilson, j. B. Cald-
erwood. NJ. A. Ross, FL. S. Tolman and FL.
w. ellis.
A musical entertainment viii be given
under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid soc1-
ETY. in the Congregational church Wednes-
day evening, August 20. A rare treat is
promised because of the talent which has
been secured.
Dr. and Mrs. Chas. Cook from Natick,
Mass, are visiting the doctors brother,
]. B. Cook.-Mrs. Chas. A. Calderwood OF
St. ohnsbury is visiting her sister, Mrs.
w. A Jackson.-Hon. j. T. Gleason OF
LyndonvilIe was in town last week on bus
iness.-Miss Mabel Haines of Lakeport,
n. H., is visiting relatives and friends in
town.-Miss Jane Cummings and her Sis
ter, Mrs. Frances Parker from st. Paul,
Mimi, recently spent few days in town
after many years. absence.
Irasburgh.
Miss Anna Knapp is attending the camp
meeting at Lyndon.
Mrs. Flora Tenney and Mrs. Reynolds
spent last week in Albany.
Mr. and Mrs. D. II. Webster are staying
at F. A. Buchanan's for the present.
Rev. and Mrs. Treat returned from their
outing at Willoughby last Wednesday.
The Nj. E. society have purchased new
silver knives and forks for use in their
vestry.
Remember the republican rally and ad-
dress by Judge Powers tomorrow evening
at courthouse hall.
The day being perfect, large company
was present to enjoy the picnic in Mr.. Bur
banks grove last Thursday.
Miss Lou Powell, formerly of Barton, but
now of Springfield, Mass, has been visit
ing her cousin, Mrs. Arthur Clough.
The Irasburgh Grange will meet at court
house hall next Friday evening at o'clock
sharp. Let every member be present.
Miss Mabel harrington, daughter of W.
visit at the homes of G. w. harrington and
G. W. harrington in Rhode Island.
Rev. and Mrs. Dodd, who have been Wis
iting in town, were suddenly called to
Nashua last Monday to see their son Ro
land who is very ill with appendicitis.
Mrs. Chapman and Mrs. Adeline Grant
served a tea for the elderly ladies
last Monday. There were thirteen present,
Mrs. Peavey, aged 70, being the eldest.
The late harvested hay is not of as poor
quality many suppose. Although the
top is dead the heavy bottom growth in
duced by so much rain, nearly makes good
the deficiency.
Luke Knowlton recently saw five deer
on Geo.Sylvester's meadow. Among them
female with twin fawns by her side.
these pretty visitors are not driven away
through fear.
Mrs. Carpenter and daughter from St.
Johnsbury are stopping at the hotel.
Miss Maud Stewart and brother from
Montreal are visiting at F. H. Holdridge's.
Rev. Mr.. Knapp's son from Mortified,
Mass, is at home for few weeks.
The schools in town commence next
Monday. Percy Templeton will teach
the higher department of the village
school, May Wheeler and Jennie Mcneil
the other two departments. Leo Cook will
teach the Morrill, school, Lillian Keith the
Burton hill, Elmer Slack the Brighton
school and Miss Kinsley returns to the
Kidder district.
Rev. j. K. Fuller of Windsor will preach
the ordination sermon Thursday afternoon.
Rev. Mr.. Merrill of ST. Johnsbury and
eleven pastors from this county are ex-
pected to be present. The afternoon meet