davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-12-30
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE
Estate of Charles Sisco

The undersigned. having been appointed by
the Honorable Probate Court for the District
of Orleans, Commissioners, to receive, exam
inc and adjust all Claims Demands of all
persons against the estate of Charles Sisco,
late Cf Barton. Vermont in said District,
deceased and all claims exhibited in Offset
thereto hereby give notice thatwe will meet for
the purposes aforesaid, at his late residence
in Barton, Vermont, the 18th dav
of January and II h dav of June next, from
one o'clocR pm. until four O'Clock PM. each
of said DAYS, and that six m Ont he from the 18th
day of December A d. 1907. is the time limited
by said Court for said creditors o present their
claims to us for examination and allowance
Dated atBarton, VT. this 18th day of Decem-
Der A. D., 1907.
E. R. COOK, Com,rs
52-2 o. d. ROWELL,
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-12-30
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE
Estate of Alden T. Stockwell

The undersigned, having been appointed
oy the Honorable Probate Court for the Dis
trict of Orleans, Commissioners, to receive
examine, and adjust all claims and demands
If all persons against the estate of Alden F.
Stockwell, late of Barton, in said
district, deceased, and all claims exhibited
in Offset thereto, hereby give notice that we
will meet for the PURPOSES aforesaid, at
the Town Clerks Office in Bart o n :.
on the 18th day of January, and 9Th day of
Jd-e, next, from l O'Clock p. m,
until O'Clock pm, each of said days, and
that months from the 18th day of December
A.D. ,l9O7 is the time limited by said Court for
said creditors to present their claims to us
for examination and allowance.
Dated at Barton VT, this 18th dty OF
December, A. D., 1907.
5a-2 C. E :. Z S Commissioners
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-12-30
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE
Estate of Mary A. CHI apman

The undersigned. having be IN appointed by
the honorable Probate Court for the dlstrict
inc and adjust all claims and demands OF all
persons against the estate of Mary A Chap
man, late of Irasburg. in said district, oecess-
ed and ali eli inns exhibited in Offset thereto
hereby give notice that we will meet for the
purposes aforesaid, at the Town Clerks office
in Coventry. Vt, on the 18th day OF dne. 1915
D. m, each of said DAYS, and that six months
from the 18th day of December A. ID. 1877, rs
the time limited by said court for said credlt-
ors to present their claims to US Tor e1amlha-
ton aud allowance.
Dated at Coventry, VT, this 21st day of
December, A. D. 1907.
q. c. CLEVELAND,
GEO. A. WARE,
s92 Commissioners
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-12-30
WESTFIELD.

David =. Hitchcock is very poorly with
heart trouble.
Miss Eleanor Brown is home from the
johnson normal school for the holidays.
w. II. Gilpin and family, Ernest w
and Miss Minnie Gilpin OF Barton were at
w. B. Gilpin's over Christmas.
Miss Della House and Guy 81. Rockwell,
both OF Troy, were married on Christmas
evening, Dec. %, by Chaplain M. W. Far
man. e
We have an extended obituary notice
of the death of Mrs. Hattie Lurette on
December 18th, which will appear next
week.
Cards are out announcing the engage
ment of Albro Hunt and Miss Maud E
Miller, also the engagement of Roy Miller
and Miss Florence Snow.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-12-30
Notice of Annual Meeting

Notice is hereby giveu that the Annual
W ting of ire Stcekh. idess % the Central
savings Bank & Trust Co. will be held at their
hsu ing rooms IN barton LaLding, VT. on
Janasry "a 1908 at 10 O'Clock q. M, for the pur-
pose OF electing Directors TO the wear ensu-
trg aid the transaction of any other legal
business. r A. Re N, Treas. Barton Land
ing, VI, Dec. so 1907. E2-I
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-12-30

Mr.. and Mrs. II. H. Pike are visiting
friends in Stowe.
{. NJ. Baldwin was in Hyde Park on
business last Friday.
Asa Baldwin has gone to Coventry to
work In c. J. Brooks store.
w. H. Winget and family spent Christ
mas with friends in Barton.
Leo Cook was home from the L. V. NJ,
Burlington, for the holidays.
Charles Sylvester and family spent
Christmas with friends In Troy.
J. H. Cook and family spent Christmas
with Mr.. Cooks brother in Barton.
Augustus Wheeler OF New York is visit
ing his brothers Charles and Herbert
Henry Baldwin of Stowe recently visited
ais brothers, r. n. and Z. NJ. Baldwin.
John Zero has moved from the Charles
aealey house into rooms in the old hotel.
A horse belonging to Charles MsciI
dropped dead while being driven one day
last week.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-12-30

Blind Justice.

Little Willie-Say. pa. why do they
always have bandage over the eyes
of Justice.
Pa-Probably because the lawyers
have talked thu poor woman blind,
my SOn.-EXchange.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-12-30
TROY.

The sale at the vestry was well attended
and a good time enjoyed by all.
Harold Peck OF Newport electric light
station is visiting In town.
Miss Bertha Wursthorne is spending her
vacation at Stevens Mills, East Richford
Roy Martin of Boston has been visiting
his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Martin.
Guy Rockwell and Della House were
married on Christmas day. Congratula-
lions.
The infant daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Griggs, aged six weeks old, died on
Saturday, December 81. The funeral SER
vice was at the house at O'Clock Monday
Rev. Mr.. Berry of North Troy officiat ing
The body was placed in the North Troy
tomb. Much sympathy is felt for the
family in their loss.
Bradley Houston and family spent
Christmas at D. Z. Woodworth's in West
| field, A. 8. Larabee and family Were at
| Newport Center, Mr.. and Mrs. B. M.
| Chaffee at West Derby, Mr.. and Mrs.
Floyd Miller at Lowell, Will aackett and
family OF Newport at A. ]. Coburn's, FL. D.
Miller and family Of Bakersfield were with
relatives here.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-12-30
PUBLIC sPE lKER INTERRUPTED.

Public speakers are frequently interrupted
by people coughing. This would not happen
IL Foley's Honey and Tar were taken, as i
cures coughs and colds and prevents pneu
monia and con sumption. The genuine con
tains no opiates and is 10 yellow ckage
F. d. Pierce, Barton; F. j. Kinney, Barton
Landing.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-12-30
A Card.

We, the undersigned, do hereby as rec to
refund the money on a 50-cent bottle of
Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to
cure your cough cold. We also guarantee
q 25' cent bottle to prove satisfactory or
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-12-30
LOWELL.

Miss Gladys Tillotson is teaching in the
Cello district.
w. B. McElroy and son spent Saturday
at Westfield.
Mrs. t. j. Brahana has bargained her
farm 20 Mr.. Abel of Troy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Pudvsh are the
parents of a SOD, born Decem Der IL.
Mr.. and Mrs. v. M. Parker and daugh-
ter Elsie spent Christmas at Newport.
Mrs. N. F. Hutchinson entertained the
juniors Friday afternoon after school.
Francis Dutton has received an increase
Of his pension from s12 to $40 per month.
Mrs. Henry Newton spent last week in
North Troy with her daughter, Mrs. 8. J.
Sisco.
| P. O., where he has been for several
months.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Morehouse have
returned from Boston and have rooms at
w. A. Blake's.
There was Christmas tree at the school
house Tuesday afternoon which was much
enjoyed by the scholars.
Miss Belle England and Edgar Adams
were married at the parsonage December
% by Rev. l.. M. Severance
Mrs. Frank Sisco and daughters spent
Christmas at Newport Center with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Doan.
The Christmas exercises were very fine;
the trees were loaded with presents and all
enjoyed pleasant evening.
Miss Lena Maynard has gone to the home
of her uncle, Charles Maynard, at West.
field, and is attending school.
VIM. and Edwin Parker went to Island
Pond Friday to attend the funeral of Mrs
Nellie More Parker, wife of their brother
Samuel.
Leonard Severance celebrated his fiftl
birthday by giving party to his LITTLE
friends December 20. Ice cream, cake ant
candy were served, and a good tim
enjoyed by those present.
MORGAN.
Bert Wheeler entertained friends frou
Canada Christmas.
Geo. CaI<ins is having the hay pressed q
5 the farm he sold last fall.
o. c. Burroughs Is numbering from hi
a lumber lot east of the lake.
: s. E. and Geo. Gray are building a cam
on their Elm Hill wood lot.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-12-30
WEST CLOVER.

Mrs. George Dow is sick.
Preparatory lecture at the church Friday
evening at 1880.
After vacation OF three days school is
in session again.
The Barton students are having a two
weeks vacation.
Herman Prescott and family spent
Christmas at Barton.
Mr.. and Mrs. e o. Randall entertained
relatives December %.
DR.. Goddard was here this week in cou1-
Gil on the case Of Henry Clark.
Mrs. Emily Wild of Royslton is spend
ing short time here with her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dana Slsco and Mrs. Emma
skinner were at Sheffield for Christmas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Teller spent
Christmas with their daughter, Mrs. David
Gilmore.
Mr.. and Mrs. n. c. Stevens and son
stanley went to Danville to spend Christ
mas at MIR. Thompson's.
LYMAN Barbers family and Mrs. Agnes
Cook and sons spent Christmas at Barton
with E. r. Cook and Mr.. and Mrs. r. P
skinner
The Christmss exercises at the church
were we'll attended. The little folks wer'
happy and spoke and sang well. Th'
motion song by Isabel and BLANCHE
as,netta vvas especialIy enioyed by all.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-12-30
GREENSBORO BEND.

MNrOu hlDnty ACAb Oh O"hAAAUJ 40 $500
old home In Ohio.
Wallace Thomas moved his family into
their new house Friday.
Mrs. Joel Christie of Glover is visiting
her mother, Mrs. Sophia Smith.
Christmas exercises were held at the
NJ. e. church Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Aggie. King is in East Hardwick
caring for Mrs. George Payne and baby.
Sargent Dow and wife spent Christmas
CAV with Mrs .Dow's sister, Mrs. Polly Cole
n Miss Sarah Davis is spending few days
AZ the home OF her nephew, Frank Taylor
Of Glover.
Warner Graham OF Bellows Falls spent
his Christmas vacation with his parents,
Mr. aud Mrs. William Graham.
The pleasant event of the week was the
marriage OF Norman King and Mrs. Minnie
Cool on Christmas day at East Hardwick,
by Rev. Mr.. Topper.
Y. II. Billiard, whose illness has been
mentioned, died Thursday evening. Mr.
Billiard came here from Canada 2S years
ago and was at on Q taken into the employ
Of ToIman & Simpson lumber company as
oookkeeper and lumber scaler, which posi-
ton he satisfactorily held until the COM
pany went out OF business about seven
years ago. AT that time Ritchie & Uford
we're commencing the lumber business here
and Mr.. Billiard was at once engaged by
the new company as bookkeeper and scsler
which position he held until about foul
weeks ago, VIII owing to falling health h
was obliged to abandon the position b.
80 long held. Since that time he gradual.
failed until his death. Mr.. Billiard was
man mighty respected for his honesty am
fair dealings with his fellow men. He wa
a good neighbor, kind husband an
father and leaves to mourn his loss
widow in very feeble health and two SON
Cecil OF Hsrdwick and Erwin OF this tow
The funeral was held at the NJ. E. churc
Saturday afternoon and was largely attend
cd, Rev. Wells assisted by Rev. n. A. r 1
officiating. The burial was at Greensbor
Village cemetery.
RASBURG.
Mr.. and Mrs. III. II. Pike are visitin
f-iands in Stowe.
Connecticut western news., 1907-07-04
ONE FOR THE MINISTER.
Boston Divine Decidedly Scored on
 Would-Be Joker.

A good story is told of the Rev. Humphrey Moore, for many years Congregational minister in Boston, who was noted for his blunt honesty and natural wit.
 This characteristic was never bet ter illustrated than at meeting one day of the society with the long name," when Rev. Mir. Moore gave long address which was an eloquent appeal for the humane treatment of horses and all other dumb animals.
 Tn the audience was a young minis ter, who evidently thought the vener- able MT. Moore had taken up too much of the time and, thinking to have a little fun with his venerable associate. said that he thought the poor over worked horse would neigh his praise and every jackass bray his approval" At this point the Rev. MT. Moore in- terrupted with the remark that he ex- pected they would, but did not think they would begin so soon.
 The roars of laughter which follow ed the sally were not quilted for scne time.
Connecticut western news., 1907-07-04
NORFOLK

Dr. and Mrs. Harlow are closing their summer residence here and will sail within few days for Europe.
 George W. Roper and family. of Nor folk, Va, have arrived at the Robbins Mrs. A. M. Blackburn. for the summer.
 W. A. Thurston hns two antique mirrors on exhibition at his store that are over 100 years old. One is valued at $50 and the other at $35.
 The Lincoln Cadets of New York about forty in number arrived Saturday at Camp Rockwell where they will spend two weeks as guests of Mrs. F. s. Dennis When these young men return to the city number of fresh air children will enjoy the privileges of the camp.
 The Misses Crowe of New Britain are visiting their grandmother, Mrs. Theo- dore Anare.
 Dr. Edward B. Hooker of Hartford has opened his summer home on Maple avenue for the season.
 Professor K. W. Williams and family of New Haven have opened Highfeld Hut for the summer months.
 H. s. Clark took his three year.old daughter to the hospital in Winsted Saturday morning, where she under went an operation on her throat.
 Mrs. H. s. Clark, who has been criti- cally ill, is improving steadily and she is now able to sit up.
 Mir. and Mrs. Carl Stoeckel left this morning for New York city, from which port they will sail next week for Europe to spend the summer.
Connecticut western news., 1907-07-04
JOHN ). BEGS TRUCE
Rockefeller Pleads to Be Excused
 From Going to Court.
THE PLEA IS MADE IN CHICAGO

Oil Kings Attorneys In Secret Confer
 ence With Federal Prosecutor-Every
 Precaution Is Taken to Prevent Con-
 fab From Becoming Public.
 Chicago. July 3.-Brought to bay by United States marshals In his own home at Cleveland, John D. Rockefel- Ter ceased to breathe defiance against the government and through his attor- neys pleaded to be shielded from the publicity of an appearance i'll court.
 The plea was made in the office of District Attorney Sims, when secret conference was held between the gov ernment attorneys and the counsel for Rockefeller. Every precaution was talk en to prevent the conference from be- coming public. It was held behind closed doors.
 Those present were District Attorney Sims, Assistant District Attorney Will kerson, Attorneys John s. Miller, who represented the Standard Oil company in the recent case before Judge Landis: Rosenthal, his colleague, and Albert D. Eddy, western legal representive of the Standard Oil.
 Lawyers Tiptoe From Meeting,
 Following the conference the lawyers on tiptoes tried to get away from the building unobserved, but inadvertently stepped on the same elevator with a crowd of reporters.
 twill Rockefeller appear In court Saturday," Attorney Miller was asked
 "I don't know" he answered.
 Will he accept the service of sub poena|
 'I cannot say. I am not his attor. ney. I have nothing to do with any case except that of the Standard oil Company of Indiana"
 In the district attorneys office the only information to be secured was that the conference was over the mat ter of procedure. The only matter of procedure which could now occasion a secret conference is the appearance of John D. and William Rockefeller. All the other witnesses have been sum moned. The matter of how the ques- tions shall be put to the witnesses Is largely i'll the hands of the court.
Connecticut western news., 1907-07-04
OIL KING BOTTLED UP.
Marshal Asks For Twenty Extra Depu-
 ties In Cleveland.

Cleveland, O., July 3.-John n. Rock efeller Is now besieged In his summer home at Forest Hill by the federal au- thorities. United States Marshal Frank Chandler says the oil king came to Cleveland on Monday morning left the Lake Shore train in the CollInwood yards and was taken to Forest Hill in an automobile, gaining access through an obscure entrance.
 Marshal Chandler has his deputies on the porches at Forest Hill and says he expects to serve the subpoena today. He has wired Washington for authority to swear in force of twenty extra deputies and says that unless the oil king permits the subpoena to be served he will bottle up the big sum- mer home and keep all persons from going In or out.
Connecticut western news., 1907-07-04
Said to Be In Pittsficld,

Pittsfeld, Mass, July 3.-It is be- lieved that John D. Rockefeller is here and that papers will be served on him here today. It is certain that he came here last Thursday, and he has not been known to depart. Deputy United States Marshal Frink of North Adams is here for the purpose of making an attempt to serve papers on Rockefel- Ter
Connecticut western news., 1907-07-04
Died. Denyinu All ReIiqion.

Hartford, Conn.,. July 3.--An agnos- tic of the most pronounced type and a devoted lifelong follower of the late Robert Ingersoll, Aver Sperry, ninety five years of aget died, declining until the last the attendance of any clergy man.
Connecticut western news., 1907-07-04
A Clever After-Dlnner Trick.

Take dinner plate and fill With water to the depth of an eighth of an inch, perhaps little more. Then put a small bit of candle in the center, light and over it place tall glass tum- bier, such as lemonade or iced tea is served in. Just as the inverted tum- bier touches the plate, the water will rise within the glass. The taller this covering the more effective the trick.
Connecticut western news., 1907-07-04
Tarrytown Home Besieaed.

Tarrytown, N. Y., July 3.-Six proc ess servers are on guard around the John D. Rockefeller estate at Pecan tico Hills, and they hope to be able to serve him with subpoenas today. They say they will guard the grounds day and night for week and that if the millionaire Is at home he will not be able to escape them.
Connecticut western news., 1907-07-04
An infaIIibie Rule.

MT. James is very fond of mush- rooms said Mrs. James, "but I am so fearful of his eating toadstools that I almost never get them. I wish I knew a way to tell tke difference"
 T know an infallible rule."
 Do tell me, and I shall be your everlasting friend"
 If you die, it's toadstools; if you live, it's mushrooms. Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1907-07-04
THREE KILLED, MANY INJURED
Buffalo Express on Pennsylvania Road
 Is Wrecked.


 Sudbury, Pa, July 3.Sfhree persons were killed and many injured when the Buffalo express, easthound, on the Pennsylvania railroad, crashed into n freight train which was taking the siding two miles from this city. Frank J. McEvilla, fireman; Harry Eyre, ex- press messenger. and k. F. Hunter, as- sistant baggagemaster, were killed.
 The injured included William Ulmer, engineer; Edwin Stringer, brakeman; A. s. Ringier, Lancaster, Pa.; Miss Minnie Tiechy, Baltimore; Joshua Saxe, Heating Summit, Pa.; Mrs. w. G. Irving, Medina, N. T.; Mrs. H. NJ. Bennett, Washington; Miss Louise Snyder. Philadelphia; Mrs. Irons, Bo- dine, N. r., and Lidia NJ. Johnson. Lockport, N. Y.
Connecticut western news., 1907-07-04
Different Shades.

The celebrated medium rapped three times on the black cabinet.
 And now, kind sir" she said, In a spooky voice, what shade would you like me to tell you about?"
 Why" replied the little man in the audience, T would like you to tell me the shade my wife told me to match when I started down town to- day."-Chicago Daily News.
Connecticut western news., 1907-07-04
His Beard Saves Would Be Suicide.

Ithaca, N. l., July 3.-Thomas Beck CT, sixty years old, of Enfield was frus- tratcd in an attempt to hang himself by his heavy beard. which acted Us Il cushion. His wi.e found him hanging in the barn uncoPfortable, but safe.
Connecticut western news., 1907-07-04
No Dream.

No Dream. A kiss on the lips, If you'd pause to inquire. Is worth about fifty Sent you by wire. Milwaukee Sentinel
Connecticut western news., 1907-07-04
IF you owned an cleo U tric light company

IF you owned an cleo U tric light company
 with a perpetu al franchise to do busi- ness in two of the most rapidly growing cities in the Central West, total population 17O,- 900; and if you had as- sociated with you in the management of this property, a number of the strongest and best known business men in that com munity; and If your money in this property had been returning you 6 per cent, in dividends for years and was earning over 30 per cent at the present time, the difference being put back in the property to provide for continually increasing business; wouldn't you think you had a wonderful investmcnt7 4 The above describes exactly the the value of the preferred stock Of the Omaha Electric Light 6 Power Company, which furnishes light and power to the cities of Omaha, Nebraska, and Council Bluffs, Iowa, under a perpetual franchise.
 I am offering block of this preferred stock at price to net practically 6 per cent.
 If you have $1o0, $1,OOO or $1o,OOO to invest, send for my special circular on this security.
 Thomas c. Perkins
 Conn. Mutual Building
 Hartford, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1907-07-04
Open Air Furnishings

year thoroughly enjoyed providing preparations Than the Fourth We comfortable the whole house. Let porch We've Vudo and Bamboo Cex Grass Mats
Connecticut western news., 1907-07-04

Oil Kings Attorneys In Secret Confer ence With Federal Proseeutor-Every Precaution Is Taken to Prevent Con- fab From Becoming Public.
Watson's weekly Jeffersonian., 1907-04-18
Railroads Kill TO Make Bio Dibidends

The following indictment Of the
management of American railroads as
exhibited by the appalling loss of life
in accidents has been prepared after
the most careful study of the facts,
figures and reports by Carl Snyder
and appears in Everybody's Magazine
for April. Mr.. Snyder finds that on
279 railroads, with more than half the
mileage of the country, no passengers
were killed, while on all other roads,
less than half of the railroads of the
country, 1872 were killed. This, he
says, proves incompetent management
on half of the countrys railroads.
Here is Mr.. Snyder's article in part:
The truth about the loss of life from
railway accidents in America is une-
quivocally unpleasant. On a close
comparison it will be found that there
are perhaps two nations in the world
that in this respect are worse than the
United States. One is Spain, deca-
dent, country on the down grade;
the other is Russia, still largely bar
barian land.
Roughly speaking, one is in about
ten times as much danger of losing
ones life as passenger on an Ameri-
can railway train as on an English
train.
This is the brutal reality. But there
is something about it worse than the
fact, namely, that We do not seem to
care. This is the part of the truth
that should like to state broadly, fiat
ly, for 1 believe that this is the first
thing, the greatest thing, that is
wrong.
But more: The trainmen them
selves, the engineers, the f1remen. the
switchmen, the brakemen-they do
not seem specially to care. They
kill one another, they kill passengers
and pedestrians, they go to their own
death, all with kind of stole fatalism,
as if this amazing slaughter were in
evitably a part Of the industrial scheme.
In the nineteen years since the in
terstate commerce commission began
the collection Of facts about accidents,
nearly 5000 passengers, over $4,000
employees and nearly 10000 other per-
sons have been killed on American
railways, and nearly one million more
have been crippled or manned
Growing Worse Yearly.
In 1905 1t was twice as dangerous to
travel on railway train or to work
for a railway company in the United
States as it was in 1895.
There are somewhat over one hun
dred larger railway companies in the
United States, operating about 95 per