Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-06-04

| E. Hamilton and J. r. Huse are taking
the census of the village and town. The
former takes the village while the latter
| takes the town.
| Next Wednesday, the 9Th inst, is the
commencement of the excursions to Bur
lington and ride on the steamer Reindeer
from Burlington. Round trip, $3.50.
Mrs. F. o. B1ount, who died May 18th
was insured in the American Benefit So
ciety for 81 1000. The proofs were sent in
May 10Th, and the money was paid May 2Sth.
Mr.. Harrison, bookkeeper for B. F.
Moore & Co., has moved from Tuck S
Prouty's house on Pleasant St., lately. va
Gated by F. o. Blount.
Memorial Day was observed as planned
Mr. Winslow Farman of Westfield gave
the address which was very interesting
and was listened to by a good audience.
The number of the Post has been reduced
by five the past year.
Sunday, May 9th, while Mrs. Ellen
Dunn and daughter were driving from the
Catholic church, they were tipped out and
the horse ran, completely demolishing the
wagon. Mrs. Dunn's ankle was hurt but
the daughter escaped injury.
E. A. Stewart, who has been sick since
Jan. 10, died at his residence on Main st.
Saturday morning. The funeral was held
at his late home this afternoon at o'clock
There is to be memorial service held, at
the Cong'l church Sunday evening, j une TO-
W. B. Bullock has gone to Springfield,
Mass, where he has a position in job
printing office. The change was made by
the advice of his physician, owing to his
poor health. His position in the office of
the Express and Standard will be held
for him to make trial of the change.
Elijah G. Huntington and wife have gone
to Randolph on visit to Mr.. Huntington's
former home.-Mr. and Mrs. P1iny Hamll-
ton and children have gone to Woodstock,
making the trip by team. They will be-
gone a month.-G.D. Walworth of Worces-
ter. Mass, a former resident of this place,
is here on visit. He is to go to Island
Pond where he has lately been appointed
custom officer.-Mrs. Henry Maj or is visit
ing in Boston.-Z.M. Mansur went to Bos-
ton last week Oh business.-G. 3. Young,
wife and son went to Montreal last We'd
nesdaY.
Newport Center.
B. o. Smith is visiting relatives in Bos-
ton for few days.
Mrs. N. S. Rogers, who has been sick
with hemorrhage of the lungs, is now on
the gain.
The village school observed last Tuesday
afternoon and the Memorial exercises were
very good.
Mr. and Mrs Frank Sisco are rejoicing
over the arrival of twin girls who came !
to make their home with them May Is, one |
weigh three and one half and the other |
four pounds.
The Memorial sermon was preached in |
the Methodist church Sunday, May 81, by |
Rev. Mr.. Lucas and the Memorial address |
was delivered by Rev. George A. Smith in
the Free Baptist church last Wednesday
afternoon. Mr.. Smith gave a very inter
esting and instructive address.
w esttield.
Comfort Cbaffee is visiting his daughter,
Mrs. H. w. Burnham.
Mr.. and Mrs. Riley of Brighton, Mass.
are boarding at Erwin CJark's.
AFRO NJ. Aseltine and wife of Enosburgh
Falls were in town last week.
Bonnie Gilbert has returned to Manches-
ter, N. H.-Mrs. Ed Boynton has returned
from Newport.
News has been received that Mr.. and
Mrs. Foster Kinney of Hardwick are the
happy parents of baby boy.
]. Percy has moved back to town from
West Derby.-Mr. Cummings of Glen
Sutton has moved into the tenement over
Andrew Cross's show.