Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1922-04-12

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and Scope of the w. C. T. IT," Mrs.
Hanson read an extract from 'fMiss
Gordon's Journey to Mexico;" piano
solos by Miss Arlene Brownlee were
much enioved. Mrs. Moulton gave a
reading, "Why We Wear the White
Ribbon" Twenty-Five members and
visitors were present
The Hutchins store has taken over
the embroidery and crochet materials
of the late Miss L. c. Colburne, and
intends to carry a complete line of
stamped goods, embroidery and GRO
chet cottons and everything pertain
ing to the business.
Remember the annual mems sup
per and cash donation to be given at
the M. f. church, Friday evening,
April IA, at 6 o'clock. The purpose
is to raise funds to close up the cur
rent expense budget of the year. No
fixed price will be made, but each one
is urged to contribute as literally as
possible and to each contributor will
be given a ticket for supper. An or
gan recital will be oiven by Mr..
Burnham during the supper hour.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. A Barrows re-
turned home Friday, and Mr.. and
ing some over two months in Califor-
mia. They met many of their eastern
friends now located there and spent
several days with Geo. H. Davis and
family on their ranch in the Imperial
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ed. Mr.. Davis is planting about 40
acres to grape vines and has a large
amount of land under cultivation for
asparagus and cantaloupes. He is
also starting grapefruit nursery.
The annual meeting of the Barton
Fire department was held Tuesday
evening, April 18th. The following
officers were elected: George E. King,
secretary; M. H. Brunning, treasurer;
M. H. Drumming, G. S. Webster, Fred
May, and w. P. Barrows, auditors;
Hose Company No. 1 elected John
Frechette captain and Fred Cloutier
assistant; Hose Company No. elect
ed Harley Marsh captain and Fred
Allen assistant; Hose Company No.
3 elected Geo. E. King captain, w. P.
Barrows. assistant; Hose Co. No. 4
elected Fred Grondin captain, Perley
Chappell, assistant.
Attention is called to an exhibit
which will be in the window of the
Monitor office Saturday afternoon,
April Is, showing the condition of
some of the library books which have
been in circulation less than one year.
Unless better care is given this pub
lie property, library privileges will be
denied all persons to whom such
carelessness can be traced. Also the
librarian especially requests h e
to look for library books
which may have been overlooked.
There are still great many books
out. If there is cooperation with the
library now, old fines will be over
looked.
Marriette ChafeN Mcclure died
suddenly of heart trouble at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. j., G. Martin,
in this village Friday. While she had
been in failing health for some time
the end was very sudden. Mrs. Nc
Guire was born in Albany March z,
1916, and married James HI. Mcclure
in Irasburg February 5, 1873. Mr..
Mcclure died in 1907. They lived in
Troy 10 wears but spent the rest of
their lives in Albany. Mrs. Mcclure
came to Barton with her daughter
less than year ago. She leaves a
sister, Mrs. Lucy A. Reynolds, of AL
bany, aged sc years, and two daugh-
ters, Mrs. Martin, with whom she
lived, and Mrs. P. G. Stone of Brown
ington; seven grandchildren and one
She was a mem
Der of the Baptist church. Funeral
services were held SUNDAY. Rev. M. A.
Turner officiating, and interment was
in Albany. While having made only
a limited acquaintance in Barton Mrs.
Mcclure was much respected and
leaves a large circle of sorrowing
friends in Albany and Barton.
CARD-We wish to thank our
many friends and neighbors for the
beautiful flowers, for the deeds of
kindness and expressions of sympa-
thy shown in our recent great sor-
row.
P. G. Stone and family,
J. G. Martin and family.
The Woman's Literary Club held
"Get Together" evening. and recep-
ton for the teachers with Miss Eva
Baxter Wednesday evening, April 5.
Thirty-two members answered to roll
call and three visitors were present.
The names of Mrs. Ada White and
Mrs. Proctor were voted upon. Both
were elected to membership. A very
program was given: Story,
"It May Be the Reason" Mrs. Daisy
Baldwin: hunt for candy kisses con-
cealed about the room followed, the
prize being won by Miss Beaton; Miss
Ida Whitcher accompanied by Mrs.
Ruth Webster, sang in very
pleasing manner, "Sally Roses" by
Boste'lman and Highland JOY" by
VIM. Stickles and as an encore "The
Cuckoo Clock" by G. Shaefer. A