Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1913-09-17
IRASBURG ENTERTAINMENT
COTTRSE

Arrangements have been made for
an improved and better series of
lectures and entertainments for the
when we remember the high character
of last years numbers. There will be
five numbers in the course beginning
with the Dunaway Concert company,
October 21st. They give a medley
program of songs, humorous stories,
costume selections and character de-
lineations. On Nov. 10th the Mozart
Ladies' Quartet will appear. All are
soloists of more than ordinary ability,
| while three of the company are accom-
panists on the mandolin, guitar and
! piano. Their program closes with
thirty minute sketch, MADAME Tul-
lies Dilemma" The we'll known
lecturer, Sylvester A. Long will give
his lecture, ''Lightning and Tooth
picks" on Jan. &c. 1914. He is one
of the most original, effective and
humorous lecturers on the platform
today Feb. 16 Mr.. and Mrs. Gale
present IN Japanese costume and Japa-
of old Japan. They will appear in
rich costumes of oriental silks and
gold brocade and they possess priceless
instruments from the temples of
Japan. The last number, March Z. is
something new for this part. of Yer
mont Albert Armstrong presents a
picture play. illustration and persona
ton working together. His assistant
uses the famous Herbert lantern in
projecting the pictures on the screen.
The course is varied and quite different
from that of last year. Course tickets
for all five numbers cost $1.25 and
may be procured from o. NJ Washer,
Geo. w. Russell or D. A. Brahana.
The committee in charge are as
follows: w. H. Winget, secretary
treasurer; Rev. G.. L. Wells, D. A.
Brahana, G. w. Russell, o. N. Washer
and J. S. Wiley. This committee
represents the Congregational Mems
club and the M. E. Brotherhood.
Let everyone unite in making the
course a credit to Irasburg.
MRS. JULIA A. GRANT
Julia A. (CaldweID Grant, widow of
the late F. j. Grant, died at her home
in Irasburg, Sept. 4th. after an illness
of several weeks. She was born in
Georgia, this state. Nov IL, 1858. The
family moved to Wheelock where she
was married after teaching school fol
thirty terms in Irasburg and Wheelock
They soon moved to HardWick where
Mr.. Grant was in business for several
: years, but came to Irasburg twenty
!, years ago, and have since resided here
She always took an active interest ir
her husbands business affairs. thus
making herself a valuable helpmeet
When her three little ones were taker
from her she did not murmur moi
remain in gloom, but faced life'S
duties and responsibilities with such {
spirit that the shadows never darkenec
her home. She was one Of those rare
souls who are so much needed in {
world where there are overburdenel
ones needing helping hand, and sor
rowing ones needing comfort. By he.
helpfulness and sterling worth sht
endeared herself to large circle O.
neighbors and friends. Mr. Grant
died Feb. II, 1911, leaving her over
whelmed with grief, but she has eve
since bravely and patiently faced lif'
alone, ably managing her husbands
business until her death. She has 70
three years been suffering from
! severe heart trouble, though few OF
her friends knew of her condition, 81
careful was she not to worry othe
people with her troubles. She was 70
: many years loyal member of tn
Methodist Episcopal church, and man.
preacher has rejoiced that her loyal
ty was not dependent upon the tao
, or ability of her pastor, but wa
prompted by passion for doing goo
in Christ's Name. She leaves K
mourn her loss four brothers: S. Day
ton, of Bakersfield. Charles j. AM
Allen of Danville, and George NJ. O.
Kansas. besides host of friends VIII
loved her.
Card of Thanks-We desire to con
vey our sinc3re gratitude to tn
friends of our beloved sister for th,
expressions of sympathy. and for tn.
gifts of flowers and other kindl.
tokens rendered which brought u
comfort in our bereavement and hou
of need.
Charles, Dayton, Allen, and George
CALDWELL
Also members of the Grant family.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
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