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ORLEANS COUNTY MONITOR, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1913
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IN DOING YuUR
XMAS SHOPPING
Don't forget to call in
and see our line of
Rugs. They make excel
, le t Christrnis resents.
Also Chamber Suites,
Springs, Chairs, Stands,
Child's Crib. Japanese
and Chinese Matting,
Pictures, Lamps, Etc.
W. J. Berwick,
BARTON, VT.
;WS( FROM IRASBURG
MRS. F. A. FIELD. LOCAL EDITOR
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SOLD BY
F. E. NELSON
Verm on
Barton,
I also have the Century and
other good makes, fully cruar-nteed.
Nice Paper, Tablets," Notebooks,
Etc.
You have another week to buy
CHRISTMAS
GIFTS
Dont fail to visit my store before
purchasing. If you are looking for
nice gifts you will find something
suitable at Nelson's. If you have
many friends to remember with
gifts you can find inexpensive gifts
in my store suitable for all ages
and classes of people. Fffty cents
to one dollar will buy Books, Dolls,
Toys, Games, etc., to make a large
family of children happy. Come
in and see what a lot you can buy
for a little money. Best Christmas
wishes to one and all of my many
patrons.
F. E. NELSON
Nelson Building, near Passenger Depot
Barton. Vermont
" Lewis Ingalls is on the sick list.
Mrs. Sinclair of Troy is visiting her
brother, A. E. Russ. .
Mrs. Arthur Labounty has been
quite ill the past week.
Charles Fisher spent Sunday with
his daughter in West Derby.
Mrs. R. N. Baldwin spent Sunday
with her husband in Newport.
A son, Joseph Jean, was born to Mr.
and Mrs. Lewis Marsells Saturday,
Dec. 13.
Mrs. Elliott of ' Coventry spent
Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. C. T.
Collins.
Mrs. Lapierre of Orleans was the
guest of Miss Muriel House over
Sunday.
Dr. and Mrs. P. C. Templeton and
Mrs. M. A. Wells spent Friday in
Newport.
A union Christmas cantata will be
held in the town hall on Christmas eve
at 8 o'clock.
Mrs. Ed. Dewing was called to
Glover last week by the serious illness
of her mother.
Dr. P. C. Templeton was at the St.
Johnsbury hospital Monday to assist
at an operation,
A rehearsal for the Christmas can
tata will be, held in the town hall
Saturday at 1 o'clock. 1
Rev. W. A. Warner will preach in
the Congregational church next Sunday
at 2.30 o'clock p. m. and Sunday school
at 1.30.
Charles Caldwell of Bakersfield,
Allen Caldwell of Danville and Archie
Grant of East St. Johnsbury were
business visitors in town last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Olin Webster and
little son of Richford and Mr. and
Mrs. Clark of Sutton are visiting their
parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Webster.
Regular meeting of the M. W. of A.
in the town hall on Thursday evening.
All members are requested to be
present as this is the annual meeting
and election of officers.
THE THREE CRAFTSBURYJ
NEW COTTAGES
newly furnished containing all the modern
improvements with the best of water, lo
cated on a high and dry elevation of 600 feet
above sea level, Eleeant Climate, finest Clay
Roads in the South, located on the Seaboard
R. R., 60 miles from Raleigh, 3 miles from
Southern Pines. 5 and 6 room cottages, all
up-to-date,for sale or to rent. All furnished.
Terms very reasonable. Correspondence
solicited. Address
JASPER S. YOUNG,
Niagara, Moore, Co.,
North Carolina.
Transfer Carbon
Sheets 15x20 in. All colors.
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It's free for the asking.
The next regular - meeting of the
grange falling on Christmas eve, the
meeting has been changed to Monday
evening, next. The report of the
delegate to the state meeting at
Rutland will be given, election of
officers will take place and the matter
of buying grass seed will be settled, so
come prepared to state how much you
want.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Sunday morning the pastor will
preach an appropriate Christmas ser
mon with special music by the choir.
Epworth League meeting on Thurs
day evening at 7.30. Leader. E. N.
Knapp.
Choir rehearsal on Friday evening
at G. R. Russell's.
Sunday evening preaching at
o'clock with special Christmas music.
SPELLING TOURNAMENT
Ihere will be a spelling tournament
among all the school districts of the
Newport school union during the
winter term as follows: Newport
rural and Newport Center schools
Jan. 2. Wright; Jan. 16, Brown; Jan.
19, Burlington; Jan. 21, West; Jan.
23, Hillside; Feb. 2. Lane; Feb. 4,
Lake ; Feb. 6, Newport Center ; Feb.
6, the three best spellers in each of
tne above contests at Newport Center.
Irasburg schools (Ware schDol ex
cepted) : Jan. 5, Burton Hill ; Jan.
12. Brighton; Jan. 23, Morrill Hill;
Feb. 13, Irasburg village; Feb. 13, the
three best spellers in each of the
above contests at Irasburg village.
Coventry schools (Ware school includ
ed) : Jan. 7, Day; Jan. 8, North neigh
borhood; 14, Center; Jan. 28, West
Hill; Feb. 20, Coventry village; Feb.
20, the three best spellers in each of
the above contests at Coventry village.
The grand final contest among the
three best spellers in the Newport
Center contest of Feb. 6th, the three
best spellers in the Irasburg contest
of Feb. 13th and the Coventry contest
of Feb. 20th, will be held in Coventry
on Feb. 20th, following the Coventry
town contest, to determine the winner
for the three towns. Rhetorical exer
cises on the part of the school children
and a spelling match among the pupils
of the upper trades, will precede each
contest. All the contests in the rural
schools will begin promptly at 7.30
o'clock. All village contests will
begin promptly at 8 o'clock. All
contests are free and open to anyone.
The words for the matches will be
taken from the American Word Book,
the adopted spelling book in all the
schools except Newport Center. The
purpose of the contests is two-fold : to
re-awaken an interest in the subject of
spelling, not only in all the schools of
the union, but among the parents of
the district as well, and to promote a
closer bond of union between the
school and parent for the welfare of
the c' iln
CRAFTSBUR Y
Mrs. Fred Green is quite ill.
E. E. Gilbert is repairing the inside
of his house.
Ray Arbuckle is suffering from a
carbuncle on his wrist.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs.
Robert Harper Sunday, Dec. 7.
Madam Thayer, who was very
last week, is si .wly improving.
Charles Ufford of Barton was
business visitor in town last week.
ill
a
Charles
Sunday to
Bean.
Berry vas in Hardwick
attend the funeral of Mrs.
Mr.' and Mrs. M. L. Sawyer attended
the funeral of Mrs. Bean in Hardwick
Sunday.
Several from this town attended the
dramatic play in Albany Thursday
evening. ' .
Mrs. Hnry Marckres left last week
for Massachusetts where she will do
nursing.
Mr. and Mrs. Young and family
took possession of the Dill tenement
last week.
Will Williams from Hardwick,
accompanied by his mother, ,spent
Sunday in town.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Regan of Mill
Village was the guest of Dr. and Mr.
Johnstone Tuesday.
R." C. Moodie of Hardwick was a
business visitor in town Monday, mak
ing the trip by auto.
Mr. and Mrs. Bowker left Friday
for Boston where they expect to
remain for the present.
Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Sawyer was
called to Hardwick Thursday by the
death of Mrs. Levi Bean.
Almost everyone here attended the
Wickersham lecture at North Crafts
bury Friday evening and all pronounce
it good.
Ida Williard entertained her friend,
Gladys Bowman. from Hardwick
Sunday at the home of JMr. and Mrs.
S. R. Lathe.
Mr. and Mrs. Lei and Green moved
their household goods from the Conant
house to the house known as the
Clarence Woodbury house and took
possession.
The dramatic play for the benefit of
the Masonic temple given in the town
hall Tuesday night was a success in
every particular. The play was re
peated by request in Albany Thursday
night.
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NORTH CRAFTSBUR Y
GLOVER CLEAMIMCi
Mrs. Clara Town, who has been
visiting her sister. Miss Flora Hadley,
has returned to St. Johnsbury.
Several from Here went to East
Albany Tuesday evening to attend the
.farewell reception given Father Mc-
Uray.
About 450 attended the lecture given
by L. B. Wickersham Friday. The
roads were very bad but all felt well
paid for che effort.
Bliss Farrar, who fell a short time
ago and injured his knee, has been
obliged to stop work and go to his
home in Hardwick.
Charles Wright of St. Johnsbury has
come to work for the Farmers' Testing
association and take the place Geo
Dunn has been filling since Paul
Downs went into the creamery.
At the business meeting of the
Christian Endeavor society Sundav
evening the following officers were
elected: President, Fred Root; vice
president, Mary Duckies; correspond
ing secretary, Mary Dustan; recording
secretary. Maud Grant; treasurer.
Will ThomDson. At the ceremony
for the reception of members, twelve
candidates for active membership
presented themselves and were re
ceived into the society: Marion
Collier, Mildred Fairbanks, Alida
Fairbanks, Ada Hill, Mary Keeler,
Bernice Lanphear, Marrian Messer,
Marjorie Perrin, Blanche Silver, Alice
Speir, Carlos; Speir. Merton Watson.
An appropriate address of ..welcome
was given by the president of the
society. Fred Root. Not since the
foundation of the society has such a
large delegation of new members been
received. .
It's
EAST CRAFTSBURY
Mrs. N. L. Heidger
in Barton.
spent Saturday
Miss Annabelle Thayer is working
at Kobert Harper s.
Christmas exercises will be held in
the U. P. church on Wednesday even
ing, Dec. 24.
Mrs. Myrtie Cole is
writing.
quite ill at this
E. A. Keeler
plumbing job.
is in Irasburg on a
Mr. Moffitt from Eden is working
for Keeler and Farrar in the hardware
tore.
Miss Mary Simpson of Morrisville
spent the week end with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Simpson.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Haroer are re
ceiving congratulations on the birth of
a son, who arrived on Dec. 7th.
Mrs. Jason Young came home from
Brightlook hospital, St. Johnsbury,
Wednesday. She was accompanied by
her sister, Mrs. Farley of Hollis, N. H.
A singing class was started here last
week with A. R. Cowles of Barton as
teacher. The second lesson will be on
Saturday evening of this week.
GLOVER. .
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We take this way to exDress our
heartfelt thanks to the manv lovini?
friends, who so kindly remembered us"
at the death and burial of our loved
wife and mother ; also to the singers
and those who furnished so many
beautiful flowers.
Aaron G. Sargent,
Lola I. Sargent,
Mr. and Mrs. Noble S. Clnrfc
Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Drew.
Glover grange has elected the
following officers for 1914: Master,
Harry A. Phillips; overseer. John A.
Smith; lecturer. Lizzie Carpenter;
steward. Sumner Rich ; assistant stew
ard George A. Humphrey; chaplain,
Nancy Drew ; treasurer, Lilla B.
Dow; secretary, Elnora L. P. Simpson
with Stela Wilson to act as an n?siai-
Pant; gate keeper, Henry S. Clark:
Ceres Hattie McOuffee; Pomona,
Frances Hastings; Flora, Josie Chris
tie; lady assistant steward. Gratia
Humphrey ; pianist, Mrs. F. W. Hast
ings; assistants, Grace" Dow and
Sadie Wilson ; excutive committee, A.
P. Bean, J. F. Taylor. E. L. Alexan
der. Installation, Jan. 13, 1914.
Again our community has been
shocked and saddened by the sudden
passing ot one whom we have been
accustomed to see among us for many
years. JNeuie Ida Cartridge, wife of
Aaron Sargent, while going about her
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nousenoiu wsks - in usual neaith on
Thursday. Dec. 11, suddenly was
stricken with death. She prepared
dinner as usual and she and her hus
band ate it together, lingering in
pleasant conversation until about one
o'clock, at r- hich time he returned to
his work, leaving her alone. About
hre o'clock friends calling found her
lying on her bedroom floor, dead.
Mrs. Sargent was 48 years of age and
has been married to Aaron Sargent
since March 13, 1884. Three children
survive her, Lola, who has a position
in Springfield, Lena, wife of Noble
Clark and Fanny, wife of Harris Drew
of this town. A son, Percy, died by
accident while quite young. Mrs.
Sargent was a most faithful and loving
wife and mother, and neighbor and
friend esteemed by all who knew her.
Of her might truly be said. "She hath
done what she could." The funeral
was held at the church where she
was present the preceding Sunday at
the services. Rev. Glen Douglas offi
ciating. Interment was in Riverside
cemetery.
CHURCH NOTES
The congregation Sunday wa3 the
largest for some time. Little Mildred
Miles sang a solo very sweetly.
Sunday evening, was the recognition
service for the newly formed ladies'
class called the Excelsior clas3. Dele
gates from the Men's class spoke and
responses were made by President
Mrs. Ellery Dunn and teacher, Mrs. .
Molhe Parker.
The Men's class social and entertain
ment on Tuesday evening was a
pleasant affair.
The subject for Thursday evening
meeting is, "Witnessing for Christ."
Sunday there will be Christmas
exercises in the morning.
A series of meetings by the well
known Lewis E. Smith will be teld
here from Jan. 14th to 25th.
Leslie Clark will give a talk before
the Men s class Sunday on Mt. Hermon
school.
On Sunday
will give an
lecture, " John
Cannibals."
evening Mr. Douglass
interesting illustrated
G. Paton Among the
WEST CLOVER
having her goods
Mrs. Bickford is
moved to Sheffield.
Mrs May Borland after being away
for a long time is at home.
The Sunday school will have Christ
mas exercises at the church.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Scott of Sheffield
spent Sunda at her father's.
Mrs. Emily Wild from Royalton is
visiting her mother and brother here.
The friends of Fred Miles are glad
to know he is much improved in health.
Ellis Prescott has gone to Charles
ton to work on electric lights for a
short time.
The event of the week was the
marriage of Benj. Thompson and
Miss Lillian Chadburn Saturday at
Newport. Congratulations.
"It came upon the midnight clear, that glorious song of old,
From angels binding near the earth to touch their harps of gold."
The place to become filled with true Christmas spirit is at
Church to which folks like to go. f
the
We do not need to lell you where it is. If you do not know
you can find it with your eyes shut and your ears open.
Announcement has been received
of the birth of a son. .Tospnh Thnmsa
to Mr. and Mrs.. Joseph T. West of I
Chicago. Mrs. West was formerly 1
Miss Agnes Wylie of this place. 1.
Christmas services next Sunday.
Santa Glaus Has Arrived !
Headquarters at
TTDne IBAKMdDRJ STPdDIESIE
1913 has been a busy year for old SANTA as he has brought us an entirely new line of toys for the babies
and older ones. He brought the Kewpies this year, they soon disappeared and he has ordered more from his work
shop. SANTA is very sensible this year and has filled our store with useful gifts for father, mother, the boys and
girls, grandpa and grandma. Big assortment DOLLS. Kid body unbreakable dressed dolls, talking dolls, rag dolls,
pattern dolls to cut out and make up, in fact anything in the doll line from 5c up. ROCKING HORSES in several
styles, some with seats that the children can't fall out of. SLEDS at 25c for the low runner to $2.50 for the big self
steering ones. GAMES of every description from 5c to $3.00. Doesn't the best fellow or the best girl want a
sweater ? We can supply any shade, any price from our stock at 50c to $7.00. GIRLS, get a nice suit case for the
young man, it may serve later for the wedding trip, $6.00 buys our best one. Come and look at our line of NECK
WEAR for the ladies, get a CHEMISETTE for the new dress. See our TRAY CLOTHS, BUREAU SCARFS,
STAND COVERS and things in that line, they are beauties and prices moderate. The largest line of HAND
KERCHIEFS ever shown in this store from lc to $1.50, including picture handkerchiefs for the children. BOOKS.
The copyright books, 50c volume; Alger and Henty books for boys, in cloth binding at 12c and 25c volume. A
choice line of candy In bulk and handsome half and one-pound packages. RIBBON CANDY at 12 l-2c lb. In
clude in your purchases a barrel hand-picked Baldwin apples at $4.50, they will be higher before spring. Get a SIL
VERWARE CARD. When your purchases amount to $5.00 we take the card at $1.00 toward Tea Spoons, Des
sert Spoons, Table Spoons, Knives, Forks, Butter Knife, Berry Spoon, Gravy Ladle and Cream Ladle made by Wm,
A. .Rogers and guaranteed for 21 years.
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