Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-12-09

/ day evening. The ladies have a large
+ number of useful and fancy articles which
are suitable for Christmas presents. 1t is
requested that articles to be donated be
left at the Congregational parsonage We'd
nesday. On Friday evening a free must
cal and literary entertainment will be
rendered. 1t is expected that a popular
reader will assist in the entertainment.
The members of Sun bea m Rebekah lodge
who went to Newport Thursday to attend
the district meeting were as follows: Mr..
and Mrs. B. c. Berry, Mr.. and Mrs. J. B.
Freeman, Mr.. and Mrs. L. NJ. Hubbard,
Mr.. and Mrs. S. E. Winslow, Mrs. o. II.
Mossman, Mr.. and Mrs. James McFarlane,
Mrs. Ezra Martin, Mrs. A. E. Clark, Mrs.
Helen Peterson, Miss Inez Litchfield, Miss
Nellie CAVITY, Mrs. Larabee, Mrs. Wild,
Mrs. Macomber, Mrs. n. NJ. Preston, Mrs.
G. w. Moxley, and Mrs. Walter McFarIane.
Sunbeam lodge did the work and initiated
five new members. Refreshments were
served and a very pleasant meeting reported.
The merchants of Barton have endeav-
ored to anticipate the wants of their pa
irons during the holidays and have filled
their stores with attractive displays of
holiday gifts. One need not go to the city
in order to find large assortments to select
from for they can be found in this village.
The jewelers., Mr.. Lang and Mr.. Aldrich
are both showing large assortments of
jewelry of every kind, beautiful rings,
watches, chains, etc. They also have eb
ony and wave crest ware. They are show
ing line of purses and many other things,
L.
FL. c. Pierce is showing an unusually large
line of children's toys, games, ETC., books
for children and for the older ones. All
the latest and most popular stories, Bibles,
dictionaries and diaries. He has medal
lions, toilet sets, pocket books and every
thing he has usually carried with many
additions. His assortment of dolls is sure
to please the children. O. d. Owen will
show in addition to his usual large stock
of goods many novelties which will make
useful and ornamental gifts. His furs,
rugs, china, table furnishings, etc. make
an excellent assortment to choose from.
j. +. Batchelder has everything in furnish
ings for men and boys. Fur coats, trunks,
bags, suit cases, umbrellas and many other
articles which will make both useful and
practical gifts.
Geo. II. Davis has large assortment of
boots, shoes, dry goods, furnishings for
men and boys, and during the holidays
will show large line of handkerchiefs,
neckties, and Christmas novelties. Mr..
Davis line is composed largely of goods
which are useful and practical, aud on
these things he offers some very good
trades. G. 2. Jen ness has his large store
filled with articles suitable for Christmas
gifts. His line of furniture, crockery and
glassware together with the many novelties
which he has placed in stock makes All ex-
cellent assortment from which to choose
His stock affords many things which will
make nice presents and will be very useful
in any home throughout the year. If you
wish for anything in the line of music, cald
at A. R. Cowles' store and you are sure to
find it there. He has the latest and popu-
lar songs. Call and see him.
II. T. Seaver and A. E. Clark do not put
in a large line for Christmas trade but they
have many things in their line which wild
make very acceptable presents. n. M.
Scott, E. B. Robinson, Victor Hunter and
II. 5. Graves do not carry Christmas nov
elites but at any of their stores you will be
mas candies. In looking out for the wants
OF your family do not forget your horse
and call at L. j. Browns or III. ID. Phillips
and get good warm blanket which the
animal will appreciate.
E. W. Barron is showing the largest line
this year he has ever shown. He has books
by the popular authors, skates and toys for
the children; toilet cases, large line of
handkerchiefs, dolls, alarm clocks, purses,
perfumes, fancy crockery, vases; etc. Mr..
Barron evidently intends to be able to suit
the fancy of all the people.
Barton Landing.
George Gates has moved to Barre to take |
charge of the Phoenix House.
j. c. Holmes, former engineer in the |
bobbin mill IS back again running the en- |
CINE.
Several from this place attended the flu |
neral of William Barrows at Coventry last |
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Fletcher are caring
for Mrs. Laura Ford, who is gradually
failing.
Mrs. A. D. Mathews went to PittsfeId
recently to visit Rev. and Mrs. NJ. B.
ParOunaglan.
Mrs. Eugene Wilson and her two daugh-
ters from St. hnsbury are visiting at
Lucius Wilson's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Avery Denison of Brown
ington are stopping with their daughter,
Mrs. Burt Leland.
Several from here are planning to attend
the lecture by DR.. Cadman at Barton to-
morrow, Tuesday, evening.
Dr.. RowelI and family intend to go to
Pembroke. P. @, soon TO remain about q
month. If the DOCTORS health will admit