Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1904-10-24

Eddie Hand, who has spent the past
year in New York with his father has re-
turned here to spend the winter.
Mr. and Mrs. Bion Stevens arrived here
Tuesday night from New York City where
they have spent several months.
Mr.. Will Moulton has moved to the
farm which he purchased last summer and
is shIngling and improving the build
ings.
Mrs. Betsey Cate, called on friends here
here the past week. She soon leaves for
Durand, Mich, to make her home with
her daughter.
WEST CHARLESTON.
Mrs. Ina Niles visited in town recently.
Work on the new hotel is progressing
rapidly.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Jenne were in town
last week.
Esther Kidder has been on the sick list
the past week.
Miss Eva Day of Lisbon, N. H., has been
visiting her friend, Mrs. Alice Calkins.
Remember the chicken pie supper at
G. A. R. hall Tuesday evening, Oct. 25th.
On October 16, daughter was born to
Mr.. and Mrs Z. F. Morse in San Diego,
California.
Special Agent of Rural Free Delivery, W.
c. Bingham was in town recently investi-
grting the feasibility of establishing a
rural route from West Charleston.
A parcel social Will be given at the home
of Rev. and Mrs. Burgln next Friday after
| noon, and in the Cong'l vestry in the even
ing. Ladies please bring cake as refresh
for old and young.
A partridge recently appeared in the
front door of Charles Warboy's house;
from there she few to the barn lighting on
the barnyard fence where she was soon
shot by Ernest.
There will be a FIVE cent charade social at
J. B. Holton's every Monday evening COM
mencing at o'clock. Old and young are
invited to enjoy the evening together.
Proceeds for the F. B. society.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Wilbur Allen, Sept. II.
Mr.. Wilbur Allen has been making
extensive repairs on his house.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sanderson have moved
from the Hill place back to their home
farm. Their sonin-law, Edwin Wright,
and family, expect to remain with them
ho Mr
are both very feeble.
Mrs. Gibson, an elderly lady who is liv-
ing with Mrs. Allen, is in very poor health.
Daniel Dryer, who lives with his daugh-
ter, Mrs. Betsey Spencer, is very ILL.,, His
daug hters, Mrs. Sarah Brigg of Manches-
ter, N. H, and Mrs. Mary Gray of this
town are helping care for him.
Probably the most interesting social
function of the season in his locality uoe
the farewell reception rendered Mr.. and
mrs. W. 4. Nye and Mrs. Hildreth, Mrs
Nye's mother, by the warm-hearted citi.
zens of West Charleston, together with
friends from other WINS in the county on
Thursday evening, Oct. Is. Sometime
like one hundred and twenty-five friends
gathered at their home to pay their re-
spects to those whom they esteem so high
ly. The social features of the evening were
greatly enjoyed by all, the older people bv
social visit and the younger people bv
playing ga mes and singing songs. Mr.. and
Mrs. Nye treated their guests to an oyster
supper and other refreshments cor sisting
| OF cake. coffee, fruit etc which was prace
fully served by several young ladies of the
town. As fitting final to the evening
that will long be remember by those
present, the guests repaired to the parlor,
where Mr.. and Mrs. Nye and Mrs Hildret b
| Mrs. Nye's mother) were presented with
silver tea service and sum Of money.
| Hon. ]. c. Oliver arose and made some very
| fitting remarks complimentary to the hon.
ored trio, making the presentation of the
| gifts in behalf of the company present.
Mr.. Nye feeIingly responded, expressing
their gratitude and deep appreciation of
the high honor conferred upon them that
evening, thanking the guests for the tok-
ems of friendship which they had left with
them AID heartily inviting them all to
come and see them In their new home. Mr..
and Mrs. Nye have resided in this town for
nearly thirty years and are now preparing
to move on to farm in Barton, one of the
best pieces of property in that town. Dur
ing their residence here they have become
endeared to the citizens of CbarJaston vbo