Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-10-07


Endeavor movement, will be present and
address both meetings.
Mrs J. B. Ford, who formerly worked
here in the Peerless and is now employed
| in Worcester, Mass, was the recipient of a
| fine opal ring short time since, presented
by her lady friends who are associated
with her in her work.
Fred Rand commenced his work as mail
agent last Friday after vacation of six
months on account of sickness. His many
friends hope he may be able to DO the SER
vice required, as he is first-c class hand at
the business and trusted government
employe.
CARD-We render our heartfelt thanks to
| the many friends and neighbOrs who so
kindly assisted US during the sickn ess,
death and burial of our beloved husband.
and father. May Heavens choicest bles-
| sings be granted them.
MRS. EMILY GRAVES.
Mr.. AND MRS. n. e. GRAVES.
Miss Mildred Graves, daughter of n. E
Graves, was married o Mr.. o. A. Dodge
Wednesday evening, Oct. 2. Mr.. and Mrs.
Dodge have gone to New London, Conn .,
where they will reside. The bride is a
member of the class of 1900, Barton Acade-
my, anu mas uaAy 1f1SuuS Ill LAlS
who wish her happiness and prosperity.
The annual excursion to Boston occurs
| Thursday, October 18th, and tickets are
! good going October II and returning Oct.
| IS. This excursion is very popular with
| residents of this section and many are
planning to take advantage of the low
rate of transportation and visit the Hub.
! The harvest supper at the NJ. E. church
parIors last Wednesday evening was not
largely attended, owing to the severe rain
storm, but large number partook OF the
breakfast Thursday morning. On ac-
count of the quantity of food on hand it
was decided to serve dinner aud supper at
the church Thursday. The receipts were
$56.69.
An article relating to the first oil well
drilled in T1tusville, Pa, appears in the
October number of Success, and the name
of r. D. Fletcher is men toned as one of
the men who furnished the capital used in
providing the necessary apparatus with
which to bore the wells. Mr.. Fletcher re-
sided in this village for time when
young man.
All should keep in mind the auction
sale will take place at Seaver's hall Tues
day evening, Oct. 10Th commencing at 80.
The seats remaining unsold after the
auction will be placed on sale at FL. c.
Pierce's drug store Saturday Oct. 18th at
O'Clock, a. m. If any have failed to re-
ceive a copy of the prospectus, they
obtain one at Pierce's drug store or by
applying to the committee.
The Womans Literary Club met with
Miss Austin last Wednesday evening. An
interesting program for the year was read
by Mrs. Cutting and accepted by the Club.
The program arranges for miscellaneous
work, with book reviews, current events,
readings and music. short course Of
study on England, Wales and Ireland IS to
be taken in mid winter. The Club will
meet with Mrs. Batchelder Wednesday
evening, Oct. 9. Subject: The Pan Amer
lean Exposition. Current events at 7:30
Charles Benton, son of the late Alexan-
der Benton, died last evening at 10 o'clock.
Mr.. Benton was horn on the cid Benton
farm, now owned by Drew Brothers, in
1929. His father bought the place in the
village and the family moved here in 1913
and Mr.. Benton had occupied the place 90
years. Charles was very brilliant young
man, but while clerking for Samuel
Jewett, when eighteen years old, his mind
became clouded and ever since he has lived
in the shadows. Mr.. Benton was the last
member of the family.
Rose Battles came near havin g a very Sc
rious accident last Thursday afternoon. She
was returning to the Peerless, where she is
employed, and as the second whistle had
sounded, she was hurrying to get to the
factory in time. AS she came near the
crossing at the depot freight train came
up from the north, and as it was behind
her she did not realize how near it was.
She stepped so near the track that some
part of the engine struck her, throwing
her to the ground. She regained her feet
greatly frig htened though not badly hurt.
Co. d. 9th regiment Of Vt. Volunteers,
held their annual meeting last Friday
evening at Simon Putney's, West Derby.
Dana Cook and his daughter Cora attended
from this place. There were fourteen
comrades present. The entertainment |
consisted of songs and recitations, the !
reading of letters from absent comrades, !
refreshments and a general social time. |
III. B. Park hurst of North Troy invited the
company to his home for the next annual |
meeting, and the invitation was accepted. |
The reunion will be held at that place in
the autumn of 1902.
A very pretty wedding occurred at |
the home of William Wiggin on the |
evening of Oct. 1st, when the daughter
Anna was united in marriage to Mr.. Leo L,
Wilson of Glover. Miss Ethel Rand acted |
as bridesmaid and Mr.. Verne Miles as best |
man. OnIv the families Of the contract