Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1904-06-06

selves of them. The ladies extend THANKS
to all who in any way helped or contributed
to the forenoon's work. II all our Citizens
would hold themselves responsible for the
general Improvement of the village and
put forth united effort we would soon
have modern Garden of Eden.
There was a pleasant wedding at the
home of the bride, when MIR. John T.
Lawrence and Miss Lenna Heath, both OF
Barton, were married by Rev. W. c. john
son, assisted by Rev. ]. B. Lyman. These
are most estimable young people. Mrs.
Lawrence was for a long time employed IN
The Peerless factory. In the church she
was faithful worker, in connection with
the Epworth League always prompt IN
attendance and one of its earnest support
ers. She has gained many friends here who
will long regret her departure. Mr.. Law
renee is an honest, industrious citizen,
and has put on to q stable foundation
business now doing we'll, but promising
large returns in the future; a man OF
clear convictions of right and a will to
execute the same. Their home will be at
Barton Landing.
The Francis Lawrence Musical ane Nov
| city Co, assisted by the popular baritone,
Mr.. G. A. Bavis, will give an entertainment
at Seaver's hall next Wednesday evening
| for the benefit of the Barton Cornet Band
Two hours of fun and enjoyment. Prices
25 and 35 cents. The Haverhil, N. H.,
| Record has the following to say of this
| company: 'The Francis Lawrence Musical
| and Novelty Company, assisted by Mr.. c.
A. Bavis, the popular baritone, appeared al
the town hall Monday evening under the
auspices of Waternomee Lodge, z. of P.
| The company rendered an excellent pro-
gram and the musical sketch, "Harmony,''
introducing whistling solos, "Drinking
Song" and duet, 81 remember" by Mr..
Bavis and Mrs. Lawrence showed culture
and ability. Impersonations by Mr.. Law
| renee were worth the price of admissi on
and the humorous songs by Mr.. Bavis were
we'll rendered. Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence
presented a comedy sketch, sLeft," which
brought down the house. Stereoscopic
pictures were a feature near the close and
Mrs. Lawrence did the Serpentine Transi-
tions.
Memorial Day was observed in this vii
lage with appropriate exercises. Members
of the g. A. r. decorated the soldiers
graves in the cemeteries OF the town in the
forenoon. Dinner was served to members
and friends OF the q. A. R. by the ladies in
their hall. At O'Clock procession con-
sistiDg of the Barton Cornet Band, the G.
| A nd hp nod ~
the cemetery and decorated the soldiers
graves. At two O'Clock they returned to
the opera hall where the exercises were
opened with music by the band. Prayer
was offered by Rev. w. G. Johnson after
which Mr.. E. q. Collision introduced the
speaker of the day, Rev. W. A. Warner
Mr.. Warner referred to the widely differ
ing characteristics of the early settlers Of
the northern and southern colonies, show
ing how these same characteristics were
manifest in their descendants and how
they finally led to the great civil conflict
He paid eloquent tribute to the soldiers O
the rank and file and particularly to tn,
heroes of the Green Mountain state. Th
speaker was thoroughly in sympathy will
his subject and easily found responsive
chord in the hearts of his audience. Thi
address ranks among the best ever givel
here and was Thoroughly enjoyed by ali.
The baseball game on Memorial Day be
tween the local and st. Johnsbury team
was too one-sided to be especially interest
ing. The home team played in midsum
mer form, and the commanding lea
) secured in the first inning, was greatly in
r creased as theigame advanced, Thompson
5 alone, of the twirlers on the visiting min
+ being able to check the hitting of the hom
= team. Smythe contributed the feature
9 the game by sensational catch in cente
field. The next game will be played {
r Barton with Island Pond Thursday, June
The score follows: