Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1903-01-26

at $50 p. m. Price % cents. ChiIdre,
unoer twelve years, fifteen cents. Th
ladies are planning to furnish the bes
chicken pie in town and those who attep,
are sure to get full value for the amour
they expend. All come.
AT the meeting of the Barton telephon,
exchange last week Mr.. c. F. Percival wa.
reelected manager, J. n. Webster secretary
ana y. ID. Owen treasurer. An assessmen,
Vi S1.oo per member was made to meet the
expenses of the past year. The organiza-
tlon appears to be in flourishing condi.
! tion.
The Woman's Literary Club will be held
In the library and reading room on We'd
nesoay, Jan. 2S. Program: roll call, items
about Revolutionary heroes; music,
columbia" ''Star Spangled Banner;'
paper, Orators of Revolution, Mrs. Batch
eioer; reading, Patrick Henry's famous
speech, Mrs. Hartwell; lesson review, Miss
Clark, Miss 'Colburne; one minute table
talk, Woman and Our Wars.
Rev. o. R. Miller, OF Holyoke. Mass.
spoke at Seaver's hall last Wednesday eve
ming on the working of the license law in
Massa chusetts. Mr.. Miller gave some
facts showing that every vice which is
complained of in connection with the
proh1bitory law exists under license and
10 greater degree, and that many evils
which do not exist under prohibition are
found where license prevails. The lecture
VIII be found on the supplement which
appears with this issue.
The next entertainment in the lecture
course will be given by Leland Powers. the
famous imperscnator, at Seaver's opera
hall, Wednesday evening, Feb. 4th. Mr..
Powers will impersonate the principal
characters in "David Copperfeld," as
dramatized from Dickens great story.
This is one of Mr.. Powers best programs
and his skilful impersonations of the many
different characters is wonderfully enier-
tanning. Remember the date and plan to
attend.
The ladies of this village are planning to
serve free lunch consisting of hot coffee.
ooughnuts, sandwiches, etc., at or near
seaver's hall on February Sd. Those who
are Obliged to drive in from some distance
will not have to hurry home for their din
ner as it will be provided for them. The
ladies of the W. c. T. U. will have this
work in charge and will ask assistance
from all who are interested in the cause of
temperance. With a good dinner to
attract them all the voters of Barton should
get out whether they are interested in de-
feating the license bill or not. All come
The ladies will have your names and if YOU
are not present to partake of the excellent
lunch they are sure to be offended.
BARTON LANDING.
Mrs. F. A. Stafford is sick.
Irving Joslyn is very sick.
Charlie Harris is much better.
Harry Ford is home from Boston for
awhile.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Wheeler spent Sun
day in Montreal.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Foster left for Denver,
Col, Wednesday.
Mrs. H. r. Smith visited her son at Lyn-
donville last week.
Percy, son of Herman Wells, had shock
the night OF the 18th.
Mary Skinner is visiting her brother
Maynard in Skinnertown, Me.
The choral union have a rehearsal this
evening, also next Monday evening.
M. A. Carpenter has gone to Lisbon, N.
H., to work for Parker Young & Co.
A long distance Bell telephone has been
rut into the Office of J. G. TurnbulI.
son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. Herman
Clifford Jan. 22nd-an eleven pounder.
Carl French is having his house and w.
l.. Cove his store wired for electric lights.
Clarence Wheeler and family will move
from Charleston into Arthur Ordway's
tenement.
M. M. Taplin and Rev. MIR. Treat spoke
at Bloomington Thursday evening on the
temperance issue.
Wilbur Trip, son OF Rufus rripp, broke
his leg in trying to "catch a ride" DAN
erous fun, boys.
Lillian Lothrop will assist in the central
office OF the Peoples telephone during the |
q absence of Mr.. Buchanan
Eva Martin has reopened her school at
South Barton after closing of one month !
on account OF whooping- cough epidemic.
Rev. o. R. Miller of HoIyoke, Mass, gave
IN address here Friday evening on the
working of high license in Massachusetts,.
AT the Grange meeting Thursday evening
zen candidates were initiated. The evening
of Feb the next two degrees will be con-
erred.
Mrs. VIM. McDemera is visiting relatives
n Morgan. From there she will go TO
n. H, to live. Her household
foods were sent Thursday.
The masquerade promenade and dance
,lven by the Rathbone Sisters Thursday
venlDg was an all-round success and at