Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1910-03-02

Religious services were held in the
various churches last Sunday aslusual
with union service in the Congre-
gational church Sunday evening which
was addr >ssed by Rev. C. D. Lance.
Mrs. F. E. Hapgood. who under
went severe surgical operation at
the hospital in st. Johnsbury last
Friday. is very i'll, but at this writ.
ing is slightly improved and there are
prospects for ultimate recovery.
The evening business delivery of
mail has been made later to cover
the mail brought in by the Mail train,
No. II, when that train is on time.
This new departure will be much ap-
preciated, as much important bust
ness mail arrives on that train.
The thaw of Sunday and Monday
reduced the amount of snow in the
streets and several automobiles were
honking about. It's a cold month
now in Northern Vermont when the
auto does not appear though not SO
long ago they were curiosities even in
| the summer.
Miss Marion Newland entertained a
large party of young people at mas
Querade party at the home of her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. New land,
last Saturday evening. The costumes
worn were tasty and of great vari.
ETY.. Refreshments were served
there was music marching and games
and all enjoyed themselves.
At the regular meeting of Mem.
phremagog Lodge last week Tuesday
evening, only short business session
was held, after which the Masonic
hall was turned over to the Lakeside
Chapter for their entertainment.
most of the Masons remaining by
special invitation to the entertain
ment.
O. H. Rawson has sold his house or
Main street to c.. F. Davis. Mr.
Rawson will not vacate the premise;
till some time next summer. IT i:
thought that Mr.. Davis will in the
near future erect modern residence
on this location.
Mrs. Chandler Bailey, who has beer
visiting her nephew, C. M. Bailey
went last week to Los Angeles, Cal.
a grandson, Charles E. Clough. Mrs
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accompanied on the journey by Mrs
Alice MOffat.
Although school was in session, OF
Washington's birthday quite per
centage of the students in High schoo
were not present, prefering to enjo,
the holiday in their own way, whicl
they did by marching about tn
streets and later taking a straw rid
to Coventry.
An interesting talk is begun thi
"wednesday evening before tn
Young Mems Improvement club a
their rooms in Roots Block by Dr.
Geo. B. Hyde of Guanajuato, Mexico
DR.. Hyde, native of Vermont, ha
made his home in Mexico for NOR
than 25 years and will speak on tn
conditions anG customs of that cour
try.
A party of Changers from the Iocs
organization, thirty-f1ve in numbe
drove to Bloomington on Tuesda
evening of last week where the
were royalty entertained by tn
0 Bloomington Grange. A fine music;
o.. and literary program was furnishe
n and nice supper spread. Nearl
everyone got home by milking tim
and all enjoyed the outing.
o The Newport High School Baske
h Ball team was victorious In it's col
test with Bradford at Lyndonvil
Friday evening, the score being %
Il FL. close and exciting game. tt
h boys were accompanied by many
2 their classmates and several of tt
|. teachers, beside some outsiders. wi
are Interested in athletics. In a
n some over 80 from here attended I'll
n game: there was a very gratifyir
3 gate receipt.
! Gov. G. H. Prouty was in BostC
last week and was the principal que
is of the Vermont Veterans society
r. their observance of Washington
t. birthday. The remarks of the COVE
ls nor on this occasion have been We
favorably commented upon by t
press In general as spoken of els
err where in this issue. Gov. Prou
ol also assisted Gov. Draper in receivi
r at the State House during Gov. Dr.
g. per's holiday reception.