Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1902-03-24
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4nGN DnTtiy bncH ing CiObbOo.
As high wind was blowing at the time, a
delay OF fifteen minutes would have been
too late and the family of five persons
would have persisted. There was an in
surancs Oh $500 on building and contents.
The loss is estimated at $500.
Newport.
Miss Winona Billings is in Boston for a
short stay.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. E. J.
Prouty last Monday.
DIR. Il. @. Stevens OF Barton Landing
called on friends in town last Wednesday.
Mrs. Darling has returned from Boston,
where she has been visiting her daughter
Myrtle.
The next meeting OF the Congregational
Brotherhood will be held Friday evening,
April 9TH. A musical program will be
given.
Mrs. Josie s. Anderson, who has been
sHfSering from a severe attack of the grip,
is slowly improving.
J. II. Aiken, of the firm of True q
Blanchard Co., was in New York last week
IN tho interests OF the nrm.
Miss Iyah w. Gale, teacher in the high
school at White River Junction, is spend
ing her vacation with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. T. G. Gale.
Miss Gertrude Anderson, central girl for
the Peoples Telephone Company, is ill,
and Miss Katherine Daily, of Stanstead, P.
O., is taking her place.
company OF N II. S. students enjoyed
tide to Derby Center last Thursday,
where they were entertained by Mr.. Grout
ct his sugar house. All report jolly good
time.
Dana Cowies, whose death occurred at
his home in Hardwick on Thursday, was
well known in this town and had many
friends here who regret his untimely
death,
The two little daughters of Mr. and Mrs.
W. b. Bullock of Springfield, Mass, have
been very i'll with scarlet fever, and
Pauline, the youngest, is reported as being
in a critical condition.
The Bostonia Orchestra drew a full
house last Monday night. 1t was a treat
to the people Of Newport. The music was
of very high order and consisted of flute,
violin and trombone solos, beside the Sc
lections by the full orchestra.
MIR. and Mrs. W. W. Hutchins have re-
turned from New York where Mr..
Hutehins has been making diseases of the
eye a special study this winter. He says
that having the opportunity of study
ing with prominent hospital surgeon and
witnessing the diagnosis and treatment of
a large number of patients daily has en-
abled him to become familiar with nearly
every disease the eye is liable to.
The sale held by the Ladies' Social Union
last Tuesday and Wednesday in the l. o.
d. F. hail was a success in every respect.
The hall was artistically decorated with
booths, from which we're served Ice cream
and cake, punch, pop corn and home
made candies, beside the numerous fancy
articles. ''The Deestrick School" and
''Old Maids Convention" drew a crowd
both nights, and were well acted.
Mr.. Horace w. Root died Monday morn
ing, March II, aged ninety five years, five
months and seven days. Mr.. Root was
the oldest citizen of this village and was a
man held in the highest esteem by all who
knew him. He was born in Rochester and
his early life was spent in that town. In
1884 he moved to Coventry with his family,
where ne worked at shoemaking, and also
cleared farm, the one now owned by
Henry Howard at East Coventry. Mr..
Root came to Newport to reside in 1866
He was an earnest, faithful Christian and
was one Of the original members of the
Methodist church in this village. He
labored faithfully for the good of every
cause he became interested in. Mr.. Root
was democrat in his political preferences
and his first vote was cast for Andrew
Jackson. Mrs Root, whose maiden name
was Lucy r. Stockwell, died about foul
years ago, after a happy married life o.
sixty eight years. During the past few
years Mr.. Root bad been blind, but wal
cheerful and patient and never complained
and the influence of his life will be Ions
felt by all who were honored with hi
acquaintance. He leaves two sons, Geo
B. and Henry s. Root, daughter, Mrs. E
Is. True, and two brothers, Rufus r., VIII
has cared for Mr.. Root for several years
and Don A., who resides in California
The funeral was held on Tuesday after
noon, Revs. Newell and McGrego
officiating. The interment was in tn
family lot at West Derby.
Newport Center.
Perley Adams is working for Cha'
Griffin.
Lewis Lamere.. has returned from Masss
chusetts.
Bert an Lula Rice are at their father
farm for a short vacation.
W. w. Rogers of Bradford spent fe
days visiting his parents recently.
J. N. Webster OF Barton was in tow
last week in the interest of the Vernon