Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1903-02-09
LOCAL NEWS.
FROM FIRST PAGE.

young laoy Irleno iroln Dafson over
Sunday.
Mr.. V. Hardy of West Charleston has
moved into town to work at the Highland
stock farm.
Mr.. Wilson who has been occupying |
part of the Bryant house for some time,
started for the West last Wednesday.
Dr. and Mrs. E. Norcross of Island Pond |
drove here last Tuesday with the remains
OF their infant son which were placed in
the tomb.
Invitations have been received to the
wedding, Feb. 18th, of Miss Annie Wilson,
formerly OF this place, and Mr.. Laourelle
at Linton, Oregon.
Mr.. VIM. Hinman, one OF our Oldest
residents, died last week. Funeral SER
vices were conducted by Rev. A. B. En-
wright, Friday at ten o'clock.
Everyone is invited to attend the graded
school exhibition to be held in Academy
hall, Friday evening, Feb. 18th. The pro-
ceeds go toward bell for the new school
building.
A valentine party under the auspices OF
the Ladies' Aid Society of the NJ. E. church
will be held Saturday evening, Feb. 14th,
at w. s. Robbins. A cordial invitation is
extended to both old and young.
Harry Wilson killed an otter at the out
let of Salem pond last week. 1t was pro-
nounced fine specimen, measuring three
feet eleven inches and weighing twelve
pounds. The skin brought S14.O0.
Aaron Grout in company with Mrs. G.
K. Bates, Misses Florence and Edith Bates
of New York and Mr.. Ben Bisbee of
Chicago, starts for quite an extended
European tour, sailing from Boston next
Saturday. He expects to be away until
July.
The spacious and pleasant home Of Maj.
and Mrs. Josiah circuit was the scene OF
very enjoya bic gathering last Friday eve
ming, he occasion being a social for the
benefit OF the Cong'l Ladies' Circle. Maj.
Grout spoke few words of welcome to the
guests, games followed and after dainty
refreshments were served the company was
entertained with reading and vocal and
instrumental music. Proceeds about SO.
WEST DERBY.
The infant son of MRS. Emma Magoon
died Tuesday. The funeral was held at
the home of the grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Z. E. Green, Thursday. Much SYM
pathy is felt for the mother in her great
sorrow.
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Mrs. D. M. Stokes is on the sick list.
Ray Martin is very ill with pneumonia.
Mrs. George Thompson still remains
very ill.
Mrs. A. j. White is recovering from her
recent illness.
Edwin Mooney and two brothers visited
in town recently. t.-.. "a. g
Harry Kimball is very much better and
is able to be OUT
Mr.. Mcclure has moved into his house
recently vacated by George White.
M. 81. Dodge of Lunenburg has moved
into the Spencer house and will work fol
Mr.. and Mrs. Holland Cousins had 6
pleasant surprise on the eve of their ami
versary recently. Several of their friend:
spent the evening with them and enjoyed
good time.
The Modern Woodmen of America or
ganized lodge here last Wednesday eve
ming with nineteen charter members, TIT
initiatory work being done by State Dep
uty Head Consul A. o. Palmer of Burling
ton, assisted by District Deputy G. W. D
Reed of Charleston. The degree work wa
exemplified by team from North Sta
}, Camp of East Charleston. There was pres
{ ent over fifty mem bers from the following
camps: North Star, Seymour Camp O
Morgan, Crescent OF West Charleston, Lyn
donville and other camps. The number o
the new camp is 1,079. AS this is ney
order to some of our readers we will say
L started in Illinois in 1888. In 1884 Their
|. were five camps; at the present time ther
q is membership.of 715, 900 and II, 079 camp
A or local organizations, making it rank q
the largest fraternal benevolent order i
the United States and the third order i
t the same territory. Its Jurisdiction cover
thirty three of the most healthful states
the Union, its object, life insurance at coz
8 to those who hold benefit certificates, an
social advancement and fraternal benefit
to its social members. District Deputy
w. D. Reed has charter petition circulai
ing in town and he expects he will 500
Ii organize camp In Newport.
GLOVER.
Frank Drew returned from Portsmouth
n. H., last week.
E. A. Norton goes to New Hampshire {
business this week.
Judge Clark was in Newport on offici
business on Monday.
II. n. Davis has been appoined justice
:, the peace in place of 81. E. Clark, resig ne
Mr.. and Mrs. T.. s. Parker entertained
2. party of friends last "Wednesday evenir