Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1903-07-06

Halcrow and daughter Sarah attended the
funeral July 2nd. There are four child
rem surviving, two living in Massacbu
setts, one at Bedford and one at this
place. Their father died twenty four
years ago.
Miss Gertrude E. Skinner will pass her
summer vacation abroad and sails from
on the Cunard line steamship Carpathia,
for Liverpool. The party of which Miss
Skinner is q member will visit the princi-
pal points of interest in England, France,
Holland, Belgium, Germany and Switzer-
land, sailing from Liverpool on the home
ward voyage August 2Sth.
Children's Day was observed at the Cong.
church yesterday with a concert by the
children in the evening. The exer-
cises we're very pleasing and were enjoyed
by large congregation. The church was
prettily decorated with plants and flowers.
Rev. Mr.. Fuller, field secretary of the
State Sunday school Association, was
present in the evening. and spoke briefly
on the work carried on by the association.
There was large attendance at the
concert and dance given by the Barton
Fire Department last Friday evening.
About seventyfive couples We're on the
floor and the gallery was we'll filled with
spectators. The mem bers of the fire de-
partment met at the engine house and
formed in q procession, and, escorted by
the band with DR.. ]. A. Pearson as mar
shall, marched to Hotel Barton, and later
to the opera hall. The band gave a con-
cert in the hall which was very much en
joyed. The grand march was led by Mr..
G. w. Tenney and Miss Lola Smith. The
officials of the fire department wish to
thank the band, DR.. Pearson and all who
so generously helped to make the occasion
success. The net receipts amounted to
about $50 90. The companies are still in
need of few more men and any who
would like to serve are requested to give
their names to the engineers.
The annual meeting of the Barton Lee
ture Association was held last Wednesday
evening. The report of the treasurer
showed that the association had lost some
year. This was due In part to the increase
of over $4,000 in the cost of the course
and to the decrease In the amount received
at the auction sale. The former board of
officers were reelected. 1t was voted to
appoint committee to draw up some by
laws in order to have certain regulations
for the association. G. F. Percival, e. F.
Dutf0n opd w Cuttipo xUoro onpoint n
but Mr.. Cutting and Mr.. Dutton refused
to serve and further appointments were
withheld. The executive committee will
provide a first class course for the coming
winter. The attendance at the meeting
was small. The lecture course provided
for the people of this village is equal to
those provided by much larger places and
to attend the annual meeting.
The number of new cottages to be erected
along the east shore of Crystal lake this
season is ample evidence that the people OF
Barton are beginning to appreciate the
| advantages of that locality as a summer
resort. DIR. F. r. Hastings has pictur-
esque cottage in process of erection which
is covered with slabs, giving it the ap-
pearance of a log cabin. Geo. H. Davis
and F. j. Percival have lumber on the
| ground for cottages to be erected soon.
| G. W. Buzzell has just completed very
pretty summer residence near Stanley
Point. ]. w. Murkland is eplargipg b &
cottage. Miss 8. A. Farley, who pur-
chased the Cheney camp last summer, has
has enlarged it and intends to further i'm
prove its appearance by painting it. 81. B
Orcutt is the owner of very
pretty summer home which is pleasantly
situated and surrounded by neatly kept
grounds. Fl. c. Gay, J. F. Batchelder, c.
| {. Baldwin and Fred Kimball also have
pleasant cottages admira bly, located. The
increasing tend epcy to devote more time
| to out of door life during the summe,
months is leading our townspeople to
| appreciate the beauty of Crystal lake and
its environments.
Mr.. II. Walter Phillips, who has been
i'll during the past eighteen months died al
the home Of his son, 81. D. Phillips, last
Thursday afternoon. Mr.. Phillips was
born in Glover Feb. II, 1927 and resided il
that town until eight years ago when he
came to Barton to reside with his son. He
was shoemaker, harness maker and car
riage trimmer. He married Miss Sabre
Wilcox of Nashua, n. H, who died in
1894. Mr.. Phillips united with the Metho.
dist church in Glover and later with the
church in this village. He was a constan,
attendant and supporter of the church anc
lived most consistent Christian life. Mr.
Phillips was the son of Jonas Phillips
who settled in Glover l07 years ago an(
was one Of the first settlers in town. II,
leaves two SONS, Fl. d. Phillips of this vii
lage and E. B. Phillips OF Manchester. Th
funeral was held yesterday, Rev. w. c
Johnson officiating. The services were il
charge of the Masonic fraternity, of which
ore anization the deceased was a mem Der
The remains were placed in the Glove
cemetery. Mr.. 81. D. Phillips and famil