Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1902-06-09


On Monday the graduating class took a
trip to Lake W1llough by. The weather was
somewhat uncertain in the morning and
showers occurred in the afternoon but for
the most part the sun smiled on the happy
party. The class have manifested most
united and friendly spirit and these gath
erings will be pleasantly remembered.
A large and appreciative audience vas in
attendance at the organ recital given at
the M. E. church last Monday evening, by
Mr.. s. Frederick Smith of st. Johnsbury.
Mr.. Smith is organist Of ST. Andrews
church in that town and is sklllful per-
former on the organ. His selections were
we'll chosen and much enjoyed by all
present.
The graduating class of the academy
were una BILE to return several OF the plants
used at the opera hall, owing to the fact
that some of the names were lost. They
will be returned at once If the owners will
ca at L. M. Hubbard's and identify them.
The class extend hearty thanks to those
who furnished plants, and are sorry they
could not have been returned at once.
There was slight frost reported last
night in some places, and this is proving
to be a most uncomfortable June day on
account OF the cold north wind. Farmers
are having serious time to SOW seed on
account of the wet weather. Some of the
seed which was put in the ground some
time ago has rotted, owing to the cold wet
weather.
There will be teachers institute held at
Barton and Newport June "a, 20, rs and ~.
The first two days session will be held at
Barton and the last two days at Newport.
The sessions will be held at the high school
building in each place and recitation work
will be done in Vermont history, civics,
drawing, primary reading and number, and
geography.
The Woman's Literary Club have elected
the following officers to serve the coming
year: Pres, Miss Grace Cutting; Vice
Pres, Miss Ida Austin; Rec. Sec., Miss
Inez Litchfield; Cor. Sec., Mrs. o. E.
Cowles; Treas, Mrs. H. j. Stannard; Pro-
gram Conn.,, Mrs. w. M. Wright, Mrs. G..
H. Davis; Mrs. g. G. Lang. Club Day will
be observed by picnic on June II at Mrs.
Pillsbury's camp at Willoughby lake.
Mr.. Ellsworth Plumstead, the celebrated
impersonator and baritone will give an en-
tertainment at Sewers hall next Saturday
evening under the auspices of the Rebek-
ali society. Prices Is, % and 80 cents.
Come out and have good laugh as Mr..
Plumstead is sure to drive weighty matters
hn ind nd 10 a
evening for all. After the entertainment
| Potter's orchestra will furnish music for q
promenade and dance.
| Mr.. All. M. Cutler of this village and Miss
Mabelle r. Simpson were married at the
home of the brides mother in Barton
Landing, Tuesday evening, June Sd. Mr..
Cutler has resided in Barton most of his life
and has large circle of friends, who will
unite in congratulations and best wishes
for happy future. Mr.. and Mrs. Cutler
will go to housekeeping in rooms in w. B.
! Bowman's house on Lincoln avenue.
Israel BROOKS was badly hurt last Satur-
day morning. He was at work for the B
& M. r. r. Co., and had filled the Goa
tanks with coal and swung the derrick ou
preparatory to coaling an engine when by
some means the cars were backed an6
caught the derrick chain; it swung around
and struck Mr.. Brooks knocking him
down little outside the track, while on
wheel jammed his foot quite severely. Hi
face also was bruised. 1t was very mar
row escape from being killed. His wounds
were dressed, and If he is not hurt inter
nally he will soon be out again.
Resolutions adapted by G. w. Quimby
Post, No. rs, Dept. of VT. @. A. r:
WHEREAS. The bugler of death ha
again sounded his call and our beloved
comrade, B. F. Emerson, has answers
the summons; Therefore,
ResolUed, That this Post in his dealt
has lost an honored and loyal comrade
the community respected citizen ant
the world an honest man.
ReSOLUed, That we sympathize deepl
with his bereaved family, in their grea
affection and extend to them our condo
lence.
Resolued, That copy of these resolu
tions be spread upon our records, a cop
sent to the ORLEANS COUNTY MONITOR 70
publication and copy presented to tn
bereaved family.
E. N. RANDALL, Cow,
0. V. JOSLYN. '-'
repu blican caucus was held at Seaver
hall last Friday evening for the nomina
tion of five delegates and five alternates
attend the district and state convention
to be held at Montpelier June 18th an
18th. The attendance at the caucus We
, the largest in the history of the town. tt
, following delegates favoring Fletcher
Proct or were placed in nomination:
w. Miles, M. M. Taplin, ]. w. Murklan
G. s. Skinner and j. M. Blake; alternate
l j. G. Turnbull, F. w. Cutting, E. A. Groy
s S.G. Lewis and o. B. Willard. Delegat
i favoring John g. Mccullough were nom
/, mated as follows: A. d. Mathews, g. 1
: Davis, E. R. Cook, H. t. Seaver and B.
Gallup. Alternates, Z. E. Hamblet, w.
: Twombly, E. F. Dutton, E. w. Barron ar
q R. b. Lang. The ballot resulted in vi
: tory for the Proctor ticket by vote of 3
6 to 17S. These men will vote for Proct
il for governor, Baldwin for lieutenant go
ernOr and Graham for auditor first 10