Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1902-10-13


o. III. Mossman of this village and John
Parker of Coventry returned last Thursday
from Canada where they have been hunt
ing moose during the past four weeks.
They went into the Hudson Bay country.
They succeeded in getting one moose and
also shot bear. They found smaller game
in abundance.
An effort is being made to start village
football team here. There seems to be
plenty of good material for a team but the
difficulty comes from the fact that most of
the young men are unacquainted with the
game. All who are interested in starting
team are requested to meet at A. r. Cowles'
store tomorrow Tuesday, evening.
The sale of the lecture course tickets was
held at the opera hall last Friday evening.
About the usual number of tickets were
sold but there are large number of good
ones left. This course is the most expen-
sive one we have had and bids fair to be
the best. If you have not purchased your
tickets for the course do not fail to do SO
at once.
Sunday-school rally day was appropri
ately observed at the Congregational
church yesterday morning; while special
song service was conducted in the vestry
in the evening. The subject was " The
Prodigal Son." This story was read in
is sections by as many different members
of the Sunday school, a Gospel hymn be-
lug sung between each section.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Labor wish to ex-
tend thanks to their neighbors and friends
who to the number OF about thirty met on
Saturday, Oct 4th and pared two barrels of
apples for them. Mr.. Bement furnished
music with his photograph, which pleased
all. After refreshments were served the
visitors returned to their homes much
pleased with their evenings entertainment.
! The Woman's Literary Club will meet
Wednesday evening, Oct. 18th, at 1880
o'clock, with Miss Marion Currier. The
following program will be carried out
Once more 1 shower a welcome on ye;
Welc ome all. Roll-call; A geographical
study of the United States, Mrs. Cutler;
Contest of France and England for a con-
tinent, Miss Elliott; Book review, Mrs.
Cutting; Reception to new members.
| Wayland ]. Whitcher died at his home
on High street yesterday morning. Mr..
| Whitcher was born and has always lived
in this town. He was pleasant, genial
man and had many friends. He has been
an employee of the Boston & Maine road
some years and was a general favorite
among his workmen. The funeral will be
held at his late home, tomorrow tuesday
at 2 O'Clock p. m. Rev. r. l.. Sheaff will
officiate. Mr.. Whitcher was forty-two
years of age. He leaves wife, mother
Mrs. H. o. Whitcher, one brother, Fred
and sister, Mrs. George Katen of thi:
village. Much sympathy is felt for the
bereaved family.
The first entertainment of the lecture
course will be given at the opera hall next
Saturday evening. 1t is to be a concert
and will be given by Swedish quintette
from Stockholm, Sweden, which is said to
be the best vocal quintette In Europe
They speak English and can sing In
English. While unknown here the com
pany has great fame at home and is com.
posed OF vocalists of exceptional merit and
will be sure to please all who enjoy mu sic.
The ladies will be assisted by Mr.. Curtis
G. Morse, the popular entertainer, humor-
ist and impersonator, who will furnish
entertainment for all. Secure your seats
early for you are sure to have an enjoyable
evening.
There will be concert, promenade and
dance at the opera hall this, Monday, eve
ming under the auspices of the Barton cor
net band. The band will furnish music
and a fine entertainment is assured. TIL;
band boys have been purchasing new
instruments, necessitating considera bl,
outlay, and they take this method Of rails
ing funds to defray expenses. A nev
organization has been formed with tn
folio wing officers: Pres: NJ. H. Drumming
Sec. and Treas, H. B. Orcutt; Mgr, F. j
Percival; leader, II. V. Potter. New mel
have been admitted until the band is nov
composed of twenty-five members. TIL
practice will be continued and preparation
are being made for grand band the mex
spring. Although the village treats tn
boys in liberal manner they are oblige
to secure other funds in order to NEE
expenses and those who attend this enter
talnment are sure TO enjoy the evening an,
at the same time help to give the village
first class band another season.
Barton Landing.
Helen jerks has returned to Hanover.
Rev. Mr.. Lewis has been sick with tn
grip.
Miss Eva Chandler has entered Turf
J college.
Mrs. L. w. Hildreth was not as we'll la:
week.
, Mrs. Henry Smith is seriously i'll with
gastric trouble.
Rev. j. B. Lyman has friends visitin
him from Bennington.
Another sister of Mrs. Frank Wheeler
a. visiting her from Canada.
= Skinner & Brown have begun the found
l alton for their new building.
The French class gavea reception Thurs
day evening at the academy.