Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1903-08-03

plain. special train will leave this
station at about 6 O'Clock a. m. The fare
for the round trip from Newport will
be 81. so for adults and 75 cents for child
rem.
Simville's Romeo and Juliet, which was
given at the opera house Friday evening,
proved to be one of the best plays ever
presented here. Although the company
was handicapped by the small stage, and
able to use but little of their own
scenery, the acting was excellent, the
characters of Romeo, Juliet and Mercutio
being presented In a most able manner.
There was good attendance.
Adams, the hypnotist, at Seaver's halI last
Thursday evening was we'll attended. Mr..
Adams succeeded in entertaining the COM
pany and demonstrating his ability as
hypnotist. He is a very pleasant gentle
man and will be welcomed here at any
time. Ice cream was served at the close
OF the entertainment to good number of
people. The proceeds were for the benefit
OF the Congregational church.
The Woman's Literary Club will serve
Ice cream and cake in Seaver's hall to-
morrow Tuesday evening, for the benefit
OF the public library. An admission of
fifteen cents will be charged; ice-cream
and cake ten cents. Music will be fur
nished for promenading and dancing and
most enjoyable evening ia promised. The
hall will be opened at 7:30 and the social
will commence at 500 o'clock. The
library and readingroom are appreciated
by the townspeople, and all should attend
and help the cause.
The present indications are that to- NOR
row Tuesday, will be a legal holiday in
Barton. Most of the stores are to be closed
in the afternoon In order to enable t he pro-
prietors and their clerks to proceed with
their families TO Roaring Brook Park where
the Fats and Leans of Barton are to amuse
and entertain the people. There will be no
necessity for side show and the ball game
will furnish fun for everyone. All come.
Prices 25 and Is cents. Street parade will
start from the passenger station of the
Boston & Maine road at o. m. sharp.
Mr. and Mrs. E. u. Currier of Albion,
Nebraska, visited in town last week. Mr..
Currier resided here twenty-five years ago.
His father and Reuben Devereaux con-
Quoted a sash and blind factory in this
village. Mr.. and Mrs. Currier came East
about five weeks ago and have passed the
the time very pleasantly among their many
friends in various towns in the county.
They intend to start on the return trip to
their home in Nebraska about August 10.
Mr.. Currier is engaged in the insurance
and real estate business.
One of the most enjoyab BILE affairs of the
week was the reception given by the
teachers OF this village to the summer
school, at Hotel Barton, Wednesday even
ing, July 20. short literary program
was rendered. Refreshments consisting
of ice cream, cake, and punch were served.
Promenading and dancing were INDUCED
in. BY special request of instructors G. A.
Brodeur and F. A. Bagnall the Virginia
reel was danced, affording great deal Of
amusement for the on-lookers. All went
to their homes about midnight saying
that they had passed most delightful
evening.
Mrs. Jessie (Hubbard) Graves, wife of
Charles Graves, died Friday morning, aged
about AZ years. Mrs. Graves was born in
this town and had lived here all her life.
About twenty six years ago she married
Charles Graves, who, together with two
sons, Charles of Lyndonville, and John of
Pawtucket, R. l., survives her. Mrs. Graves
was true Christian woman, having joined
the Congregational church some years ago.
She was woman who always had a kind
word and pleasant smile for every one,
with helping hap In time of need, q
true and faithful wife and q loving
mother. She bore her last sickness with
great patience, knowing that although she
parted with those that were near and dear
to her on earth she would be received in
the arms OF Jesus. The funeral was held
at her late home on South Church street
Saturday afternoon, Rev. W. A. Warner
officiating. The burial was in the village
Cemetery. Com.
| CARD.-We wish to kindly thank the
| friends and neigh oors, and also especially
those who furnished the beautiful floral
display. and showed their heartfelt SYM
pathy during the sickness, death, and bur-
ial of our beloved wife and mother.
| CHAS. GRAVES,
| JOHN NJ. GRAVES,
| CHAs. d GRAVES AND WIFE,
The baseball game between Barton and
Island Pond last Thursday afternoon
caused much enthusiasm among the faith
full, although the unfavorable weather
kept many from the grounds. The first
few innings were played In a dresry
drizzle, but although the ball was slippery
the pitchers kept 1t in good control, while
the fielders stopped many apparent hits
, the visitors did good work in the field,
their Unfolding being particularly brilliant.
During the latter part Of the game the
conditions were more favora BILE. The
home team played a snappy game, some
fine catches being made in the out field,
while the infield work was thoroughly up