Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1916-01-26

n On the afternoon of Tuesday of last
week the Ladies' Aid society and invit-
ed guests to the number of 90 met at
the home of Mrs. Martha Hill for a
birthday party, for all those having
their birthdays in January. These |
were Mrs. Boyd, Mrs. Reed, N. G.
Eastman, Edwin Hill and several |
children. The afternoon was very
pleasantly spent by music and social |
time At 5 o'clock nice refreshments |
of sandwiches. assorted cake and tea
was served, the children having cocoa. |
A large birthday cake made by Mrs |
Hetherington and cut by Mrs. Boyd
caused much merriment as it contained
several treasures. The wishing and
blowing out of the candles also pro-
voked much laughter. MANY thanks
are due Mrs. Hill for opening her home
for the occasion and helping everyone
to have such good time We think
the Ladies' Aid society plans to have a
birthday celebration each month this
year.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
Morning worship, 1890; Sunday
school, II; union service at the Con-
gregational church at Z. 80 o'clock.
Thursday evening C. E. meeting
Mrs. Kendrick, leader. Topic, Great
Foreign Missionaries.
BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES
Sermon Sunday at 30, "The Works
of Christ; Sunday school at II m.
Union service at 7.30 o'clock in the
Congregational church
Feb. 2, C. E. meeting, Mrs. J. B.
Holton. leader "The Master is come
and calleth for you" Hear and obey.
Come and we will do you good.
T.B. PRATT.
In the death of Mr.. Pratt on Jan. Is,
this place loses one of its most respect
ed citizens. Tracy Bingham Pratt was
the son of Perry and Hannah Pratt
and was born Oct. Is, 1887. in Morgan.
He spent his life in this and adjacent
towns and for the most part was very
successful farmer. Since retiring from
active work he has been in great de-
mand to assist in settling estates and
doing such Illegal work. Always quiet
and attending to his own duties. he
won many friends. On Feb D12, 1861,
| he was united in marriage at Morgan
A.
Mrs. Pratt died Oct. 6, 1868, leaving
two little daughters, the youngest of
whom was only two weeks old. Ada
became the wife Of j. W. Cook of this
place and died June Is, 1912. while
Mary became Mrs. Bradbury and has
been widow for many years, residing
| at Lowell, Mass Mr.. Pratt has lived
in this village many years and part of
the time alone. He had been in failing
health for long while and was loving
ly cared for during his last illness by
his granddaughter. Mrs. Parker Kelley
of East Charleston. Besides the
daughter, Mrs, Bradbury and grand
daughter, Mrs. Kelley, he leaves an
other granddaughter, Mrs. Ralph ALL
bee of Concord. N. H. All three were
present at the funeral which was held
at the Baptist church, Rev. w. D.,
Hetherington officiating, assisted by
Rev. W. R. Price. Burial was in the
family lot in the village cemetery.
There were beautiful flowers from rela-
tives. Mrs. Bradbury. Mrs. Kelley and
Mrs. Allbee are very grateful for all
the kindness shown the deceased during
his lonely life and illness.
RESOLUTIONS
At the meeting of the Prospect
Pomona Grange held at Irasburg JAN
20 the following resolution was adopt.
cd
In that it has pleased the Gree
Master of the Universe to remove
from our midst by death our beloved
sister, Mrs. George Calkins.
Resolved, That the wisdom and
ability which she has exercised in the
aid of our order by service and counsel
will be felt in grateful remembrance.
The members of this Grange wish to
place on record their appreciation OF
her loyalty and devotion to the Grange
and to extend to Brother George CaIk
ms and family their heartfelt sympathy
in this ereavement.
Rev. G. L. Wells,
Mrs. VIM. May,
Mrs. E, j. Caron, .
Committee