Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1902-03-31

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in Craftsbury later in the week.
This has been an exec ptionally good year
| for the sugar mai ers and large amount
| of very nice sugar has been made. The
past week WIS n good one and considerable
sugar was brought into town.
Those who have been predicting another !
snow storm will probably be satisfied with
the storm this morning. The rain, which
commenced on Saturday, finished with !
fall of snow causing March to close in reg
ular order.
G.. S. Clogston is to move from the ,
/ Tower block back to his house and Jas. |
McFarlane will move into the tenement !
which Mr.. Clogston vacates. A. M. Tower |
moves into Mrs. Fosters house which Mr.. |
McFarlane has occupied.
All the manufactures of the village
seem to be rushed with orders this spring
All are working as many hands as usual
and some an increased number. On the
whole business is exceedingly good with
the prospect that profitable summer is
before us.
Easter was observed at the Methodist
church yesterday with services appropri-
ate to the day. Rev. w. G. Johnson gave
an Easter sermon both morning and even
ing. The choir was assisted by the or
chestra at both services and some fine
music was rendered. The display of flow
ers was very beautiful.
The Junior class of Barton academy will
give masquerade promenade and dance at
Seavers hall on Tuesday evening, April s.
All should plan to attend this entertain
ment which is sure to be an enjoyable
affair Music will be furnished by Potter's
orchestra. Promenade commences at
O'Clock, sharp. Admission to floor, 25c;
balcony 15c.
| There was a union "Good Friday" meet
ing at the Congregational church last Fri
, day evening. There was a large atten-
dance, and the subject selected was
applicable to the occasion. The meeting
was opened with singing and responsive
reading. There were also services at the
Catholic church both morning and even
ing, which were we'll attended.
This is the time to clean up and beautify
= the yards. little time expended in
. clearing up about the premises will add
greatly to the general appearance of the
village Barton has a very enviable
5 reputation and is constantly attracting
= visitors from distance. If this reputa-
tion is to be maintained and our village is
+ to continue in population and thrift we
must make every effort in our power to
render it as attractive as possible.
Bert and Ed. Robbins, alias Hill and
- Walker, who were arrested here last spring
! for fraudulently procuring mileage books
of Mrs. E. l.. Barstow and j. n. Webster,
). and who later made their escape from
It Newport Jail, were arrested at Palmer,
Mass, Mar. %. A detective in Palmer
made the arrest, and at once communicated
. with Sheriff Miles of Newport who imme-
" diately went to Palmer and secured the
prisoners. They have been sentenced to
lie two years in state prison.
l. very pleasant entertainment was held
at the Peerless factory last Friday evening.
q 1t was a sugar party, but in addition to
! the sugar there was literary and musical
program, cake walk, some promenading
and a general good time. The Peerless or
IL chestra entertained the company while
u they were at the table and occasionally
during the evening. The songs, readings,
It etc. were appreciated. 1t was one of the
,e pleas ATTEST gatherings ever held in the
mandatory.
, A special town meeting is to be held
% next Saturday afternoon for the election
of a road commissioner to take the place OF
Mr.. n. B. Durham, who refuses to serve
OF 1t is important that there be good attend
n, ance at this meeting. The office is one
whichrequires man of sound judgment
10 who will give the work careful supervision
n+ and expend the town funds in judiciou
manner. 1t is a credit to any town tt
maintain good roads. Let us make sur,
m that we elect man who will fill the offic
lg in a creditable manner.
AT the Congregational church yesterda,
A. morning Rev. r. l.. Sheaff delivered al
It. Easter sermon. Mr.. Sheaff was assisted il
the service by J. p. Garfield. The churcI
was most tastefully decorated with plant
d" and flowers. In the evening the children
80 of the Sunday school assisted by the choi
gave an Easter concert which was enjoye
)r by the large congregation present. Tn
ay committee in charge had been untiring il
their efforts to make the concert success
bo and their work was fully appreciated b
-, all who had the pleasure of listening to tn
- exercises.
We are making few changes in tn
ci- MONITOR which we trust will meet tn
it'll approval of our readers. The ''Local AID.
column will now be found on the frs
,o,- page in the place formerly occupied by til
~ business directory. The directory hs
80 been placed on the second page. lThes
changes have been made in order to affor
more space for locals, as the space re
is quired for local news is constantly increas
wv. ing. If this does not afford sufficier
zen space for our locals other changes will /
made. We have also added date line