Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1915-02-10

social time was enjoyed. apples and
cigars being the mediums en-
ployed to produce the homelike atmos-
phere. Several more of such evenings
are planned for the club members.
The memorial windows for the M. e.
church arrived Monday and have been
put in place. The large window in the
front is very beautiful, the central
figure of the design being the GOOD
She. herd" This is the finishing work
of the reconstruction and adds the
finishing touch to the beauty and
attractiveness of the church. The
reopening of the church is planned for
Feb. Fl. when Bishop Hamilton will
be present to rededicate the church.
Much sympathy is expressed for Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Magoon in the loss of
their little son, Reece, aged eight
months and two days, who died at the
Bessey hospital in Boston Feb. I'd, of
mastoiditis meningitis. The services
were held at the house Friday at 2 q.
M, and conducted by the Rev 0. j.
Anderson, whose thoughts were simple
and appropriate. The floral tributes
were many and beautiful. Mrs.
Wright rendered, Beautiful Isle of
Somewhere, and "Come Unto Me-"
The burial was at Pine Grove ceme-
terry. A white bud has gone to blossom
in eternity.
Merton Lee Flint, the Oldest son of
Mrs I. j. Currier, died at Island Pond
on Feb. 4th. Mr.. Flint was % years
of age. a graduate of Dean academy.
He accepted an appointment as Dep
uty collector of u. S. customs two
years ago, which position he held until
last June, when he resigned to accept
an appointment in the immigration
service and was located at Island Pond
Some three weeks ago an attempt was
made to smuggle Chinaman through
| that port and in giving chase and
arresting the smuggler and struggled,
Flint got very wet and in his excite
ment did not realize his condition but
got severe cold, which was the direct
cause of his death. His remains were
brought here Saturday, the funeral
being held Sunday afternoon at the
Congregational church. About so Ma
sons marched from the lodge room to
the home of the late brother and
escorted the remains to the church,
! by their presence to extend sym
pathy to the stricken mother and the
five brothers left to mourn their loss.
! The floral offerings were many and
beautiful, expressions of love and
esteem for the upright Christian char.
acter of the deceased.
EAST CHARLESTON
Don't miss the Dollar Sale.
Mrs. Geo. Price is quite i'll. I
All the schools close this week.
Lyle Hopkins is on the sick list.
Steel ceilings are being put up in
Will Stoddard's store.
Mrs. Wesley Cargill has been i'll,
but is somewhat better.
Mrs. Lewis Jenson is going to New
York for two weeks visit.
Eugene Gray has sold his farm to
Mr. st. Peter of Bloomington.
Allen Maxwell entertained his father
and mother from Morgan last week.
Mrs. E. W. Buck and Mrs. Mary
Stumpf visited relatives in West Burke
last week.
Mrs ]. B. Buck, who has been i'll, is
improving. Mrs. Abbie Parker is
caring for her.
The grange is getting up contest
and the ladies will give their entertain
ment Tuesday Feb. 16.
A building committee consisting of
Will Gray, irving Wolcott and Allen
Maxwell, were appointed to draw up
plans for parsonage. Proceeds from
the sugar sOclal to the fund were SD AS.
Topic for C. E. prayer meeting Feb.
l., "Chrlstian kndeavor that Counts"
Led by prayer meeting committee
There is special program arranged
for the evening. Every BODY welcome
Mrs. A. w. Seavey celebrated her
84th birthday Jan. 29 at the home of
her son, b. A. Seavey. Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Seavey and two children of
Brownlngton Center came to visit her,
bringing her nice birthday cake.
The Christmas club met with Mrs.
Wilson Hinton Saturday. There were
Il present and very pleasant after
noon was spent. A dainty supper was
served. Next month Mrs. Maxwell
Will entertain the club and the gentle
men Will be invited to come IN the
evening.
WEST CHARLESTON
Don't miss the Dollar Sale.
Miss Hannah Eley is gaining.
Mrs. Carrie Faufaw is slowly gain
ing.
A. w. Lyon has been i'll the past
week.
Mrs. John Shedd is very ill and con-
fined to her bed.
Ellsworth Heath Of Yves Burke is in
town for time.
Miss Tessie Goodsell of Morgan
visited at DR.. Kendrick last week.
| We understand that Mr. Snai1ldino