Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1902-05-19
The funeral of Fred Skinner which was

one of the most beautiful floral displays
aver seen in the church. Many of his
friends showed their love for him by the
tributes of flowers contributed for the
occasion. Several classmates acted as bear
ers. Rev. j. B. Lyman spoke from Rev.
XIV: 10. He spoke of the deep sorrow his
death had brought to others-no earthly
voice could comfort perhaps a hsav emily
voice can assuage the grief The young
man was blessed because he was blessing
to others. Many beautiful and comforting
words were spoken which will be remem-
bered by his friends as designed to solace
the trying ordeal. 1t was very solemn
funeral, but the preacher pointed to 1.-THE
ra diant future, with its glorious hope and
promise. Rev. S. q. Lewis offered prayer;
and the mourners wendell their way to the
cemetery, where all that was left of
the young man who had gone out from
the village to his business enterprise in
Maine but a short time before, strong and
healthful. was deposited in the earth.
We wish to express our heartfelt thanks
and appreciation for the services of the
kind friends and neighbors and all those
who have sympathized with and assisted
us in any way in the sickness. death and
burial of our dear son and brother. We
also wish to extend our special thanks to
the quartette who SO kindly assisted in
the singing. We would also, thank the
friends for their beautiful floral tributes
and letters of sympathy. May Gods rich
est blessings reward you all.
Mr.. AND MRS. G. s. SKINNER,
U RAY B. SKINNER,
Roy D. SKINNER,
RUTH M. SKINNER.
South Barton.
The Rev. M. e. Henderson will preach
the Memorial sermon at this place Sun day,
May 18th, at $50 O'Clock p. m.
Albany.
FL. B. Chamberlin has hired to work for
George Lawrence.
John J. Butler an aged citizen, is recov-
ing from his illness.
last Thursday night.
Charles Duckless had telephone placed
in his house recently.
Clayton Keith is painting and papering
for Mrs. Almond Norris.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. 3. Chamberlin visited
in Barton Landing last Wednesday.
Clayton Butler has built wire fence on
the roadside, adding much to the looks of
his farm.
Mrs. Arvilla Hyde was pleasantly sur
prised by receiving visit last Friday from
Albany friends. Ian.
To- has ctn
Milo, Chaffee's, has returned to her home
at Enosburg Falls.
The creamery, team ran away last Tues
day, making things lively for time, but
no damage was done.
William Simon, who received severe
injuries at Sher brooke recently, died at the
hospital in that city last week.
The friends of Will Riley are panied to
learn of his severe illness at st. Johnsbury,
where his brother Thomas has been caring
for him.
Will Burbank has brought home his
bride. They will live on the farm. We
are glad some of our young people are sat.
isfied to stay In Albany.
A very pleasant afternoon was passed
with w. Fl. Chaffee's people at their home
last Tuesday by the M. E. society. Mrs
Chaffee is always glad to welcome her
friends.
j. E. Chamberlin's Albany friends are
glad to learn of the slightest Improvement
in his health and hope ere long he may
| entirely recover from his long and serious
illness.
Hon. L. B. Harris of Lyndonvilie will
deliver the address here on Memorial
day. Public exercises will be held in the
Congregational church at 2 o'clock p. m
Usual exercises at the village cemetery al
10 a. M, to which the public, and thu
school children particularly, are invited.
PA Smith from Waterbury will speal
on the important political aspect of tn
governor question at the Congregations
church on Tuesday evening, May 20.
Bloomington.
Lorenzo Grow and wife visited relative
in Holland recently.
Mr.. Van Bruce, formerly of this place
was in town last week.
Maud Putney is home from Iras burg
where she has been working.
Mrs. Tucker still remains very ill. Mrs
Pierce is helping to care for her.
Clara Grow has gone to Barton, wher
she is engaged as nurse for Mrs. Cutler.
Several from this place attended tn
entertainment given by the Modern Wood
men at Barton Landing last Monday even
ing and report pleasant time.
Word has been received from MI
Strong's people that they are not com
ing here to spend the summer as usual OF
account of Mr.. Strong who is in YER
feeble health.
Bloomington Center
Mrs. Betsey Pierce Is caring for Mrs.
B. Tucker.
Dana Smith has returned from Man
chester, n. FL.