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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1908-06-29
WEST DERBY.

Rev. A. H. Tillson of Maine visited
friends here recently.
Henry Campbell was very ill from
heart trouble last week.
Mr.. Weeden of Morgan was in town
visiting friends Friday.
Henry Hayes Wills his household
goods at auction Tuesday.
Mr.. andIMrs. GuyISmith are.the par
ents of a daughter, born June 20.
Charles Boyer had the misfortune to
cut his foot quite badly aTuesday.
Rev. F. J. Dark has gone to.his
new field Of labor in Rhode Island.
Mrs. F. E. Hunt spent last week
with her mother, Mrs. c. A. Porter.
Ethel Kendall is doing spare work in
the central office of the Bell Telephone
Co.
Miss May Goddard of,,Westfeid IS
visiting her sister, Mrs. Ben. Wig
neualt.
Lyman Brook has''sold his residence
on Young street tot Harrison Bailey,
who will take possession soon.
Laura SLlleS mas gone TO WOOuSVllle,
N. H., to work in the central Office of
the Passumpic Telephone Co.
Willie Stoddard had the misfortune
to step on a nail last week,
which disabled him from work in the
store.
Mrs. Cliff Caswell had an auction
Saturday to sell her household goods.
She is going to Canada, about 70 miles
above Montreal.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1908-06-29

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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1908-06-29

WEST CLOVER.
Rev. and Mrs. A. B. Ross have been
spending the week at Newport.
Walter Lewis has gone to Maine as
bookkeeper for a business house.
Bruce Buchanan ,hassbeen visiting
'fefatiVes. IN Cafnbridge&thIs week.
Children,s day>was observed Sunday
and the singing by the; children was
much enjoyed m IA Al ~
sMrs-N:-,CS.-Steyehs and Mss,,Nyeiir re-
Gently spent a week IN Manchester,
N. H., and Boston. }
z Arthur DEMO Of ~Passumpsie and
George Anderson. were in, this part, Of
the town calling on friends the first
of last week. IG2laT 9dTs !
Ruby Barber, Roy Buchanan, Milton
Lyman and David Wright attended the
tU.aV. M. commencement exercises al
burlington last week. 81
A large crowd attended the socia1
held by the Willing Workers at the
hall. The entertainment consisted Of
readings by Rev. Mr.. Wells Of lrasburg
which wereDexcellent. The singing b,
Mrs. Wells qwas much enjoyed, also. thu
,tiwhistaing' by Miss Wheeler. The sing
ing in the deaf and dumb language b!
,m1 lis Ross was new and interetlng
o tdhIcsssaSYeraanm and d cake were served.s
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1908-06-29

Al. M. TAPLIN, AUcrIosEER.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1908-06-29

Hon z. NJ. Mansur of Newport was
in town June 23ba :
Fisherman have sbeend numerous and
fish W3ite plenty. aG5 gciwoiiot .sb q
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-01
Copyright by James Elverson.

1ETTY, you'll have your nose fatter
than Chinaman's if you stay at
that window any longer" said Aunt
9M Mildred.
things" said Betty. "Oh, it will
be lovely to have such neighbors. If only
there's little girl now"
There had been great goings on at the
house next door for weeks-painters, paper
hangers, scrub women and all sorts of reno
vators were busily at work. 1t was plain
there was to be tenant at last. When
they began moving in furniture, a portly,
gray-haired man appeared from time to time,
as if experimenting affairs. But yet no
other hint of the coming occupants.
81 wonder if he is the grandpa" surmised
Betty.
Probably there will be two fussy old peo-
ple," said Aunt Mildred, who sometimes sob
cred Betty's enthusiasms with caustic word
"And they will put up signs at the edge
of the lawn, No small girls allowed and
will dread with all their hearts the very sight
of hoyden.'
'I'm not hoyden," said Betty, humbly.
Aunt Mildred raised her eyebrows snghtly
and smiled.
Il can, tell by their furniture they are nice
such lovely, sleepy hollow chairs, and so
many bookcases!" unused Betty, still looking
across their own grounds to. the attractive
preparations
Next day carriage drew up at the neigh
boris gate. The gray-haired man stepped
out first and gave his hand to a lady inside,
who. came forth draped in deep widows
black.
Betty was on watch for every phase of the
proceedings.
Various shawl straps and packages appear
ed next. showing there was still some per-
son within.
"Ohl OIL" came from Betty, presently, in
a tone as if hurt-"oh, Aunt Mildred, come
here 1t is a-cripple!"
With pang, Betty had seen the man and
woman each give hand. with extreme ten
derness, to tiny hunchback girl, whose face,
when Betty caught glimpse Of it, looked
more pitiful than any she had ever seen.
Aunt Mildred came to the window to look
Bettys eyes were full of tears.
"No danger of her making any noise" she
said. "She won't trespass on the grass viii
She Aunt Mildredf"
"Poor little thing!" said Aunt Mildred, lay
ing her hand tenderly on Betty's curly head
and psttins the round cheeks ks . %So%etimes M h;
think you are s d,arssZngyd agd full rathsr OF bhgh
you so than Ike that"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-01

sure they'll get sick of her over there, she's
such a persistent little thing. She doesn't
half learn her lessons, or do anything else
she ought"
Helen seemed to change with the advancing
season.
Betty took little note of it, for she did not
know what it meant to be sick. II she found
Helen oftener on her couch, and once in a
while really in bed for day or two. it gave
her no special uneasIness.
AS long. as Helen went ON devising new
costumes for their dolls, or told fascinating
stories, she was delighted to be with her.
But as Helen grew languid and weak, she
did not talk with SO much spirit; nor did she
take the same interest in meeting Betty's
many eager demands
Somehow, Helen doesn't tell any new
stories" @T she complained, one morning:
II think it is your place now to try to en-
tertain her."
"How can r." said Betty '1t isn't fun to
go there any more"
!, 90 Not t fun perhaps, but really duty. Ask
"Oh. Helen,' cried Betty, an hour subse-
quent, bursting into the quiet room after a
wild scamper over the lawn, 81 wish you
could go out. The cherry trees are all white
II wish ] could" said Helen, wistfully.
Then Betty noticed she was unusually pale
Are you worse?' she asked, pityingly
Isl "she had bad night" said Mrs. Lyon
one was JuSV ASKING Tor you Have YOU
come to stay little while?"
"Yes, will stay-for a little while" feel
ing more than. common how depressing the
room was, and longing for the outer sun
shine.
'fWill you please read to me, Betty" ask
ed Helen, '1t might put me to sleep. I'd
be so glad to sleep!"
So Betty read. Gradually the too bright
light in Helen's eyes softened, drowsy look
came upon the lids, and presently she fell
asleep.
Betty read on, afraid for while to stop
the monotone of her voice, lest Helen should
miss it and be reused. But when the sleep
became deeper she closed her book and sat
STILL 1t made her very restless to sit there,
with all the world awake without. She grew
nervous and fdgety, and wished she could
escape. But she did not dare to stir.
1t was quite noon before the sleeper woke
"Oh it was so good" she said-"the Sleep
the rest. But how tired you must be, Betty.
Don't feel obliged to stay in this dark room
any longer
"No, dear" said Mrs Lyon, coming from
the next room. "you have been SO patient
and kind / came to the door often, but did
not venture to try to relieve you, for fear
she would wake"
This gentle praise in measure repaid Betty
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-01

for her imprisonment. But in her heart
she formed secret determination not to be
drawn into that experiment again.
Next day, however, Aunt Mildred sent her
to inquire for Helen. She learned there had
been another sleepless night, and there was
nothing for her to do but to repeat her
offer.
The tables were quite turned now. II stead
of beng entertained by her visits to Helen.
the task had fallen upon her to cheer, to
soothe, to be patient
One of the hardest things for Betty 70 do.
under the most cheerful circumstances, was
thought of Helen She seemed even to have
lost pity for her, so irksome and unbearable
were the thoughts Of that sick room.
And it seemed to her that Helen was grow
ing peevish. If she was an hour late IN her
daily visit, Helen was certain to ask why.
And she even went so far as to send for
Betty when she was little behind her usual
time.
Betty grumbled openly to Aunt Mildred.
"Why should | go and SIT IN "a a d Darkroom
more than any OF the other giris!
'She seems to prefer you.
seIet some of the rest try it,
ooh. Betty, that sounds sel6shl Not many
weeks ago, it was all | could do to keep
YOU away from there
hate reading; l hate dark room; | hate
sBut think how much harder Helen's fate
is! She has the pain to suffer with all the
rest"
Aunt Mildreds argument had some weight.
But at length Betty openly rebelled. One
forenoon she deliberately did not go to ask
after Helen, but went instead to the Bur-
leighs to play tennis.
When Aunt Mildred found this out, she
went after her and brought her back.
"Helen is moaning and crying for you,"
she said.
This hardened rather than softened Betty's
heart. She was determined not to be SO
tyrannized over.
Next day, without word to Aunt Mildred,
she. put on her hat and went out. Instead of
going to the Burleighs, which was near, she
went to quite a distant part of the town to
the house of another friend Here she stayed
far into the afternoon.
When she got home, not having had a
happy moment all day, she did not find Aunt
Mildred in her usual place. She .roamed
from room to room, but all were empty.
She had come in at side door, and had
not noticed that two doctors gigs stood at
the Lyons' gate.
When she saw them it startled her. The
regular doctors visits were usually in the
morning. Helen must be worse.
She could not bring herself to 60 over and
CONTINUED ON PAGE SIX
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-01

The real child that had come to live near
them was more full of interest than Betty S
most curious dreams had imagined. Every
day Betty saw her at the window. Of the Il,
brary, and more than once the child nodded
to her and smiled.
"She is very little" said Betty, "yet she
doesn't look like a baby"
II am sure she is quite old enough to be
a companion for YOU, said Aunt Mndred.
"You may call upon her as soon as you
like"
Betty went that very day. The new neigh
Dor was delighted to see her. :,
my name is Helen Lyon, she sald, ana
1 think yours must be Rose, your cheeks are
SO red" D
Aunt Mildred thinks 1 look like peony"
Helen laughed. ,,
"You dol" she cr1ed-"hke rosepeony'
They're gorgeous, you know. -,
"f wish / could be as white as you, said
Betty. sincerely. 'I don't believe people ever eve!
pinch your cheeks and say they look hke
apples That's 8,.s sbOgt all people ever say 10
IL Helen laughed again, and held out tiny
Mamma won't say Hush I know-nor
grandpa neither. / want them to see you,
for they have already sped out All lI,ena Co. ioT
me. You know can't play mucn' ioi
can't rum" .loh
lovely ones"
eyes, i know fairy taleS, anu nieVo,,Y
and sometimes l make them Of my own
"On," clapping her hands. IL never get
enough! May | come every day! VIII 1T
"I only get tired of being alone. Mamma! !"
calling to the lady in the next room, this
is Elizabeth Rayne, come to see mel"
The lady in black, who now entered the
room had sad face. But she greeted Betty
with a sweet smile.
'T hope you will come often" she said,
'If Aunt Mildred will let me. She thinks
You'll want to put up sign on the grass
to keep me off, I'm such runabout, and
so noisy"
So the friendship began which opened a
new world to Betty. Helen's. stories were
Faryland itself, and it seemed as If Betty
could never hear enough
Aunt Mildred had to say "no" very often
about her going there, for Betty was not sat
is6ed with once day, but wanted to go
twice and thrice.
This lasted throughout the late winter,
while the winds were high and the rains
heavy.
II shall be glad" unused Aunt Mildred,
''if ever the weather is so Betty can run out
of doors. Then she won't tease me so. Pm
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1908-01-16
---s=--------------=--
Anniversary of Anthracite.

Anthracite coal was first used for
domestic fuel in February, 1908, al
though 1t had been used by gunsmiths
and blacksmiths for nearly 40 years
previously. Judge Jesse Fell, of
Wilkesbarre, Pa. adjusted crate of
iron bars in the fireplace in the public
room Of the Fell tavern, and proved
to his neighbors that the "black
stones" would burn without the use
of forced draft. The Wyoming His.
torical and Geological society has late
ly sent out a call for the celebration
of the hundredth anniversary Of this
event next February. Bituminous coal
had been used in this country long be.
fore 1903. 1t was discovered near
Richmond, Va, in 1710, and mining
operations were begun in 1850 In
England, rs far back as 1880, the rec
ords of the bishop of Durham show
entries of leases for the privilege OF
mining pit COAL" as 1t was then
called. Those who object to the pres
ent high price Of anthracite may be
interested to know that soon after its
introduction as domestic fuel the price
was six and eight dollars a ton. Even
at these figures the people were
burning diamonds" for anthracite
coal Is, next to the diamond itself, the
purest form of carbon found in q
natural state. The best quality Of an
thracite contain not more than five
per cent. of other substances.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1908-01-16

An unusual view of the army has
lately been presented in a complaint
from Washington over the decrease in
strength of the coast artillery regi-
ments. The Tenth company, for in
stance, which mustered a hundred
and one men In 1900, was able to get
out only IA in the ranks in October.
The explanation offered is that the
men in the coast artillery receive
training in some branch Of mechanics,
and can get employment outside at
good wages. One officer instructed his
company in the art of telephone re-
pairing, and made the men so efficient
that the telephone company in the
neighboring city offered them $50 and
$40 a month. and In some cases
bought the discharge Of the men, so
that they might begin work before
their enlistment expired. If the army
can train it's men as effectively as this
it ought to be pretty good school.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1908-01-16
NEBRASKA
A School for Servants.

Bridget and Dinah and Katrina con-
tinue to receive the censure, not to
say abuse, of the public press and pri-
vate individuals for their alleged un-
satisfactory performances OF their du-
ties in the kitchen, in the laundry, in
the dining room--in short, upstairs,
downstairs, and in their ladies' cham
bers." The abuse is sometimes ex.
travagant and the censure undeserved.
Bridget and Dinah and Katrina often
do much better than the newspapers
and the mistresses would have us be-
lieve. But, conceding that, upon the
whole, household servants are not as
efficient as they might be, is 1t sur
prislng? II you found a man who had
never driven a plane or handled
saw, and set him to work ut the frame
of house, and presently began to be-
rate him because he was poor car
penter. you would make yourself moro
ridiculous than you would make him.
IL you wanted coachman, or groom,
you would hardly engage one who had
never seen horse. If you did, and
your stock were badly cared for and
yourself run away with, you would be
laughed at IL you blamed your incom
petent retainers. Yet this Is just
what is done by housekeepers in re-
gard to servants, says the New York
Weekly. It is as unreasonable to ex-
pect women to cook or do other house
work before learning how as to expect
a man to build house or manage
horses without any instruction or ex-
perience. What is needed is school
for servants, or system Of appren-
ticeship. or some other means of
training them to household work be-
fore they are called upon to fill house
hold positions
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1908-01-16
CATARRH MADE LIFE
A BURDEN TO ME.
MISS ANNIE CATRON, 997 Main

MISS ANNIE CATRON, 927 Main
AVA St., Cincinnati. Ohio, writes:
"As L have found Peruna n blessing
for a severe case of catarrh of the head
and throat which suffered from for
number of years, am only too pleased
to give it my personal endorsement
"Catarrh, such as l suffered from,
made life burden to me, my breath
was offensive, stomach bad, and my
head stopped up so that was usually
troubled with headache, and although
l tried many so-called remedies, moth
ing gave me permanent relief. / was
rather discouraged with all medicines
when Peruna was suggested to me.
However, l did buy a bottle, and be-
fore that was finished there was a
marked change in my condition. Much
encouraged kept on until l was COM
plefeIy cured in a months time, and
find that my general health is also ex-
cellent."
People who prefer solid medicines
should try Peruna tablets. Each tablet
represents one average dose of Peruna.
Man-a-iin the Ideal Laxative.
Ask Your Druggist for Free Peruna
Almanac for 1908.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1908-01-16

The fireless cook stove has been i'm
proved in Germany so that it now not
only cooks, but fries and roasts. Fry
ing and roasting are accomplished by
the use of stone, which is thoroughly
heated and is then placed in the cook
er with the steak or roast. The box Is
sealed up and left for an hour or so,
as required, then opened, and the food
is fully prepared and hot. In the dou'
BILE boxes all three processes may pro
coed at one time without care or diff
ficulty. The makers of the cookers
expect to sell $4,000 in Germany and
Switzerland this year.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1908-01-16

Seems to me you will have to in
vite few more boys to even up. ]
wonder why it is that our lads so
often are in the minority when 1t
comes to school? But to return to the
question of amusement: If you could
get a set of "Diabalo," that would
help out. Then to liven things up
more, hide animal crackers. Provide
bags and send the hunters forth at
the blast from horn. Hang up a
score showing how much each "ani'
NAL" will count when the finish is
blown on the trumpet. Award a prize.
Make rosette for each to wear OF
crimson and white, and serve dough
nuts, cider, nuts, and, IL you don't
mind the trouble, wind up with an old
fashioned candy pull.
MADAME MERRI.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1908-01-16

In not serving refreshments Is just
where sou make mistake, for there
is nothing so hospitable as setting
something to eat or drink before your
guest. My chief aids in entertaining
are chatting dish, coffee machine and
a teapot. Have candy pulls, popcorn
and roast chestnuts; become an expert
at concocting things" and keep an
emergency shelf so you will never be
taken unawares, and l venture to say
your house will be the most popular
place in the neighborhood. Authors,
musical and geographical games are
all fascinating and the omnipresent
guessing games are always with us.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1908-01-16
SENTENCE SERMONS.

holy tone does not make the
heavenly tone.
Straining after applause is poor
training for it.
A nation dies as soon as it ceases to
get new ideals.
Cowardlce often walks under the
name of conscience.
There is no salvation so long as
there is self-satisfaction.
No man can escape the collection by
calculating how much the other man
is putting in.-Chicago Tribune
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1908-01-16
QUESTION: In Etiquette.

l am invited to reception, and as /
have been prevented on account OF
illness and different causes from at
tending such functions for several
years l would like to ask for little
information on etiquette. If I accept
the invitation is it necessary for me to
send an acceptance? If SO, how
should 1t be worded? Also, are ac-
ceptances and regrets written on the
small paper and envelopes that are
used for invitations, and should they
be sent by mail or messenger?
l.. s. M.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1908-01-16
West African Betrothals.

In some parts of West Africa the
girls have long engagements. On the
day of their birth they are betrothed
to baby boy trifie older than them
selves, and at the age of 20 they are
married. The girls know of no other
way of getting husband, and SO they
are quite happy and satisfied AS
wives they are patterns of obedience,
and the marriages usually turn out
successes.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1908-01-16
Senior Class Party.

My husband and l wish to entertain
the seniors of the high school an even.
ing from 1880 to II. The class is
composed of IL girls and three boys
from Is to 10 years of age. The class
colors are crimson and white. Will
you kindly write me some appropriate
"pastime" or games for the evening,
also suitable refreshments and decora
tions that are not too elaborate?
SCHOOL MARIN.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1908-01-16
To Avoid Wet Feet.

When taking long tramps with my
husband l often suffered from wet
feet until I discovered the following
articles of wearing apparel: 81 bought
oil silk and of this made leggings,
which l wore inside of my shoes. The
water could then splash over my rub
bers with no ill effects. The leggings
do not impede walking, nor do they
injure the feet as do rubber boots
Good Housekeeping.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1908-01-16

At the party you suggest, of course,
all the guests will bring their needles
and work, so you could arrange a very
interesting contest by having some
initials Git will be q good time to get
come marking done) worked and see
who can do the letter in the shortest
time. Then for souvenirs there are
the cutest spool and thimble candy
boxes imaginable, all sizes, just the
thing for this occasion.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1908-01-16
Socialism in German City.

There is carried on by the German
municipality of Freiburg a pawnshop,
an insurance business, a theater, sew
eral restaurants and newspaper, as
well as the schools. A seat can be
procured at the opera in that city for
zine cent and supper afterward for
six cents. The authorities also own a
cemetery, in which the citizens can
be inferred cheaply.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1908-01-16

At the grand opera lowcut necks
are frequently seen, with handsome
hair ornaments, rarely hats. At the
regulation theater box parties decollete
gowns are rarely worn. Very elab.
crate costumes are seen, but the neck
is yelled in tulle or lace. Transpar-
encies and picture hats are in evil
dence
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1908-01-16
Return of Silks to Favor.

For a long time crepes and voiles
have taken the place of silks, but this
season they are coming in again in
new and heavy but soft weaves. Some
of them initiate the tussah in weave
and others are corded. The most
beautiful waists of the season are
made of soft silks.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1908-01-16
Eighteenth Wedding Day.

What is the eighteenth anniversary
of a wedding? And also will you
please give me few suggestions for
It, as l wish to have an informal
gathering of about eight couples?
Thanking you very much in advance.
X. Y. II.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1908-01-16

A German company is now tele-
phoning wirelessiy from Nauen to var.
ious places in Germany, so to 60 miles
distant. One of the managers of the
company said at Berlin that CONVERSE
tions had been conducted with ex.
IRENE clearness and precision.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1908-01-16
All She Wanted.

Mrs. Muggerty Ga habitual borrow
er(-Shure, Mrs. Drudge, it's meself
thot hates to throuble yez, but cud
yez loan me the yolk av an egg?-
Harper's Weekly.