Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1913-10-08

Mrs. A R. Cowles invited the
teachers of the graded school to her
home on Thursday afternoon for a
social hour and explained in a very
! interesting manner work to be taken
up in the schools under the direction
of the w. C. T. ..
Mrs. W. w. Reirden extends sincere
thanks to the many friends who, by
their flowers, messages and acts of
kindness, cheered her in her hours of
pain and convalescence and would be
glad to send a personal message to
each, were it possible.
The ladies of the w. C. T. u, will
hold thier annual reception for the
teachers of Barton academy and
graded school at the home of Mrs. o.
H. Mossman Tuesday evening. Oct. Ia.
Each member has the privilege Of
inviting her husband, also friend.
The following letters remain un-
called for at the postoffice. Please say
advertised when calling for these
letters. Archie Challifour, Mrs. L.
M Hutchinson, J. C. Kingay, T.
Lafoe, Mrs. H. B. Orcutt, 2, Jennie
Oxley. E. w. Bailey Co., Mary Gauvin.
Mrs. Henry Bushey, former resi-
dent of the town. died at Rock Island
Thursday from Bright's disease, which
occasioned total blindness over year
ago. She leaves husband and six
children. The Peerless employees, of
which Mrs Bushey was formerly a
member, sent beautiful flowers.
Monday evening Walter Friend of
Barton and Miss Lila Simpson of
Sheffield were united in the holy bonds
of matrimony at the pastors study by
the Rev. A. w. Barnlund of the
Methodist church. The bride and
groom are both we'll known and highly
esteemed in their respective towns.
Mr.. and Mrs. Friend will make their
home in Sheffield.
Robert Jewell was genuinely and
happily surprised on Monday when
about twenty-five of his young friends
came to spend the evening and help to
celebrate his birthday. The program
consisted of vocal and instrumental
solos and duets, and the evening,
which was so tactfully arranged, was
one of much pleasure. Mr.. Jewell
received several gifts, among them a
fve-dollar gold piece.
The Afternoon Study club held the
first meeting of the year Thursday at
the home of Mrs. Luvia Webster.
Twenty-Five members and four visitors
were present. Roll call was responded
to by, "Some pleasant incident of the
summer" Paper, Luther Burbank
) and His Work." Mrs. Mamie Hanson !;
reading, "Our Tree Friends in Win
ter" Mrs. Underwood poem, selected.
Mrs; Gorham; reading, 1.-The Story of
Maple Tree" Mrs. Batchelder; !;
l.
phonograph, Mrs. Batchelder.
On Tuesday, Oct. 7, Mrs. Althea
Pierce and Mrs. F. D. Pierce gave an
2 informal reception, which was a COM
j plete surprise, for Mrs. E. F. Dutton,
e it being the occasion Of her birthday.
Incidentally it was the 80th anniversary
of her birth, but she evinces the activity
of a woman of half her years. and
r her friends and acquaintance that
f has ever endeared herr to them. It
f was an afternoon of much pleasure
and Mrs. Dutton was the recipient of
flowers. cards and gifts, among which
). we mention a handkerchief, hem
e stitched and trimmed with lace, all of
d which was the work of sister, eighty
o four years of age.
EAST ALBANY
:. A social dance will be held at
II Mullaney's hall, East Albany. or
p Friday evening.
MARGARET SIMON
q On the 18th Of September death
II visited the community Of East Albany
y y and took away one Of its most loved
! u and venerable members, Mrs. Margaret
l. Simon. Margaret (Tunney) Sinor
# was born in the county of M ago
O. Ireland, in the year 1885. At the early
n age of twelve she immigrated tc
o Vergennes, where she afterwards
s married James Simon. who died Apri
80, 1912. From this happy marriage
six children were born: William
# James, Mary Ann, John. George and
= Martin, all of whom are left to mourn
t. the death of this devoted mother, with
t the exception of William, Who died
g eleven years ago as the result of an
accident. Margaret Simon was most
remarkable woman. She reared hel
1 large family and also grandchild.
S Julia Simon, and never saw but the
|, two eldest as she was afflicted with
J. blindness for more than fifty years.
During the last years of her long life
of 78 years she suffered much but
always in the spirit of resignation and
:. Christian patience SO when death came
! it came as welcome visitor to crown
: a long, we'll spent, Christian life.
This good woman was always fond,
devoted mother, kind and charitable
neighbor. a true Christian woman of
f strong faith in God. The fervent
8 prayer of all who knew her is that
: she may rest in peace of Heaven for
{ evermore. Truly could she say with
fight, have run my course, have
kept the faith, for the rest there is laid
up for me in Heaven a crown which
the just Judge will render on the last
] day."
|, SOUTH ALBANY.
Mrs. Abbie Whipple of West Burke