Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1908-06-15
asted and on May 10, 1880, Mrs.

was not afraid OF hard work, and
made the waste places on his farm to
''bud and blossom as the rose" He
was honest, upright and thrifty, frugal,
looking we'll after the interests Of his
estate. man of excellent judgment,
accommodating and helpful. Fiji
teen years ago last November he left
the farm and moved to this place,
where he has resided ever since. Here
he made many trends by his outspoken
honest convictions and by his sympathy
for those who need help and sympathy,
and kind interest in the welfare of |
those around him. He was man who
despised fattery and hypocrisy, called
things by their right names, and stood |
for what he believed was right. His |
word could always be depended upon
and he had the courage of his convic-
tions. Gradually he has failed during
the winter. He complained of lack
Of breath, but was up every day, and
died suddenly Of heart trouble. He
leaves his wife, a son, Harley A.
Cleveland, daughter, Mrs. c.. A.
Dodge of 1rasburg and a few more
distant relatives. The funeral was
held Monday at 10 o'clock, Rev. G. (.
Shaeffer officiating, and the interment
was in the new cemetery here.
CARD OF THANKS. We desire
through the Monitor to express our sim
cere thanks to the many friends who
have so kindly assisted us and SYM
pathized with US during the painful Or
deal through which we have just
passed in the death of our husband
and father.
Mr.. Harley A. Cleveland,
G. A. Dodge and Family.
Mrs. Hattie e. Cleveland.
DR.. II. D. Martin, the eye specialist,
will be at the Valley house June 20, Fl
and 22.
The good work done by the Barton
Landing Cemetery association has
borne good fruit already, not alone in
the appearance Of the cemeteries. but
in starting up a general interest to
make these spots bright and attractive.
The old Maple street cemetery, situated
in the village with buildings very.
close to its boundaries, is just ready
to become, if not charming village
park, at least we'll cared for, restful
looking place, credit to the good
taste and energy of the Cemetery as
ISOLATION and the residents of Barton
Landing. John Colby, a former resi-
dent of Barton Landing and proprietor
of the old Valley house. and his wife,
Mary Kellum Colby, are buried in the
Maple street cemetery, and their
daughters have presented the associa-
ton pair of flower vases to help make
the place brighter. Both Mr.. and Mrs.
Colby were of the sterling New En-
gland type of character which always
makes for higher and better condition
of things wherever it is placed. John
Colby was one of the early Forty
miners" to sail from Boston for Cali
fornia. He did not go to the mines,
but followed his trade of carpenter and
builder. and left the mark of his hand
in many places in California in the
shape of well-built and beautiful
houses. The most commonplace work
became beautiful in his hands be-
cause of the thought and good work
, he put into it; and these characters
tics followed him through life in many
positions of responsibility and trust
Mrs. Colby lived to be "a years o.
age, long life of usefulness anC
hepfulness. Never idle, grea
reader, with a keen, bright wit will
out the least thing of bitterness, sh'
) was beloved by all, and especially b!
the young. Everyone who had tn
pleasure of her acquaintance felt thu
charm of her pure spirit. 1t is ;
fitting tribute to these New England
, characters, that in their last resting
place. as in their lives their influence
is placed with those who make TO
higher and better condition of things
A grand concert will be held at tn
opera house tomorrow evening. Tn
. following celebrated artists will tax
part: N. R. Young, violin; Mrs
Young, cello; Alice Nash, piano; J. H
n Parlin, cornet H. B. LeBaron, from
y bone j. H. Moore, clarinet. This or
chestra consists of the best know
artists outside of Boston and Mr.. Par
lin plays first cornet in the Imperia
orchestra of Boston. Tickets are OF
! sale at Austin's. There will be a SO
cial dance after the concert
Remember the special train Thursda
evening to the caucus at Barton
Train leaves about 7:l5 o'clock.
The band concert will be held Frida
. night instead of Thursday on accoun
of the caucus at Barton.
M. M. Taplin was in Boston the pas
week attending a meeting of the d
rectors of the Passumpsic Telephon
Co. Free service for the county wa
discussed and arrangements al
being made for same.
The ball game here Saturday b
tween our high school team and tf
Lyndon Institute was one of the mos
closely contested games ever playe
on the grounds. Until the mint
e inning the locals were ahead. br
the Lyndons tied the score in thu
inning. Four other innings wes
i played and no man crossed the plate
.. Harris struck out 20 men and Wake
field 13 men. The standing of tn
:. team for the season is as follows: Bal
% % ton Landing high school has played
~ games; won seven, tied one and 10:
two games.
A full secretary's report of til
% St. Johnsbury District Preacher
n association meeting will be foun
, among the vicinity items.
-. Baseball Notes.