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The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-11-15
Give You a Guarantee

that is good at home, which is
surely more satisfactory than one
given by some transient sales
man or firm two or three thOus-
and miles away.
If you need a horse, or one is
needed in your vicinity, write,
or, better still, come and see US
and the best lot of draft stall
lions and colts that ever came to
this country. This was conced-
ed by many other importers and
StOckmen.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-11-15
Short Horns Average $I75.

Mount Sterling, Ill, Oct. 29-The
W. B. Rigg sale of ShortH Horn cattle
here yesterday was we'll attended, and
the thirty-four animals sold averaged
S175. The high priced COW was Lady
Boyn, purchased by d. R. Hanna,
Ravenna, Ohio, for 5000.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-11-15
Live Stock
Britain Short of Beef.


Meat Trades Journal says:
"The actual figures showing what
our live stock population is made up
of, and how it compares with last
year, are exceptionally inter esting,
and we therefore put them before our
readers as worth considering. Under
the heading of Cows and Heifers.
there appears net increase of 30, 1896
head, but under 'Other Cattle two
yers and above, there is shortage of
81, 473 head; that is the very class
from which we largely draw our sup
ply of butcher stock. On the other
hand, in the classes one year and
under two, as we'll as those under one
year, there is said to be an increase
of 139, 925 head, SO that on the year
there is an actual increase over all of
lis, 848 head, or say IL per cent,
which cannot be considered very sat-
isfactory 1t is more satisfactory to
note there is an increase on all classes
of sheep, even if it is represented by
fraction under 2 per cent. With
respect to pigs, the decrease in breed
ing sows of lab per cent, and on
Other Pigs of 1879 per cent, only too
plainly corroborates what we have SO
frequently had occasion to observe
concerning the dearness Of pork and
bacon. But there is one important
feature which these Official figures can
not and never will express, and that
is, the serious depreciation in the
value of the commercial stock annual
ly marketed. There is no getting
away from the fact that the bullocks
of today are not as good quality nor
as weighty as they we're five and
twenty yeas ago. We say this with a
full knowledge of the fact that big,
heavy animals are no longer wanted,
and that bullocks are killed at
much younger age than they were
years ago. Really good homebred
butchers stock is conspicuous by
it's absence in all our leading markets
while the outstanding feature always
to be seen is the oversuppply OF
secondary half-fed beasts. Coincident
with this much to- be -deplored deter
ioration is the continued improve
ment shown in the quality of our i'm
ported beef, especially from South
America. The reason is not far to
seek The best of our breeding stock
is year after year finding it's way to
Argentina, where the herds are rapid
ly being graded up to a standard OF
excellence hopelessly unattainable by
any ordinary feeder in this country.
This process of depletion has been
going on for nearly twenty years,
during which period argiculturists
must have pocketed hundreds of
thosands of pounds annually, while at
the same time asking for protection
against the foreign competition they
themselves were SO protitably taking
advantage of. The situation is made
more ludicrous by the recent inter
vention of civic and local authorities,
who, somewhat late in the day, pro-
fess paternal zeal and affection for
the producer of home bred meat. But
we fear it is too late. The house of
commons, county councils and civic
committees may hold as many in
Ouiries priVatelv or publicly as thew
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-11-15

becoming more and more dependent
upon foreign sources for its largest
and most regular supplies of good
meat.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-02-24
Annual March Meeting Tuesday.

The annual town meeting Of the
town of Barton will be held at Seav-
er's hall Tuesday. There appears to be
very little excitement over officers to
be elected and no contests are antici-
pated. Every officer appears to have
performed his duty satisfactorily for
the past year and many re-elections
are expected. There are no articles
of especial interest in the warning.
The report of the town officers shows
that the town is to be ip debt over
$4,000, a change from a balance OF
over $25O0 to the good last year. This
is largely due TO the extra heavy
bridge and highway expense of the
past year. The expense of the winter
roads for this season has been very
heavy.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-02-24

the Barton dog men go after prizes
there is usually something doing. We
look for several prizes for the boys.
for George Reed decided not to take
In this event
The Afternoon Study club enjoyed
a very pleasant meeting held with
Mrs. Sarah Simpson Thursday, Feb
Is. Twenty-seven members and one
visitor were present. Roll call was re-
sponded to with Lincoln anecdotes.
Possibilities of improvements in
Our Village" was the subject for dis
cussion, which was opened by Mrs. P.
L. Webster and followed by Mrs. King.
Mrs. Barron, Mrs. Mossman and seve-
RAJ others; some excellent IDEAS in
regard to improvements in the village
were given. Mrs. Miles read a selec-
tion entitled, "a Perfect Tribute to
Lincoln" An excellent paper on
The Training of Children in the
Home" was given by Mrs. II. K. Cut
Ter. A piano solo was given by Mrs.
Al Cutler. The next meeting is to be
with Mrs. Prime.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-02-24
BARTON

Miss Lulu Mossman is on the sick
jst.
Mrs. Jerry Buckley visited her rel
atives in Albany last week.
Regular meeting of Quimby Post,
Wednesday, March 8, at p. m.
Bert Brooks will begin work for Ed.
Tichurst of West Glover March l.
Both E. W. Barron and ]. c. King
were in Boston recently on business.
Miss Irvie Austin is home from her
scbeol in Colchester for short vaca-
tion.
CT. Percival of Springfield. Mass. !.
is expected in town the last of this
week.
Roscoe Smith Of Barre visited his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. M. j. Smith,
over Sunday. p .'
Mrs. Gertrude Feace of Littleton,
N. H., is the guest Of her aunt. Mrs.
Frank Burdick. 'ss.<'4.r +.
Don't forget the town meeting day
dinner served at the Methodist church
parlors Tuesday.
C. S. Clogston was called to st.
Johnsbury Monday to attend the fune-
raj of relative.
The Misses Geneva and Pearl Wilmot
of Lyndonville were guests at J. 2.
Urie's over Sunday.
Charles Brooks of Lisbon, N. H., is
visiting his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Joe
Rrooks for few days
What Sabout baseball here anothe,
season, anyway? Let's talk the thing
over. Going to have team?
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-02-24
Lecture Course Closes.

The Barton lecture course closed
Saturday evening with the entertain
ment by Lsurant the magician. The
hall was packed to the doors, not a
seat remaining, and many chairs were
brought in. Everyone expected great
things of Lauraut and no one was dis
appointed in him. His magic was in
tensely interesting and amusing, and
he kept the audience in the best hu-
NOR throughout the evening. The
various tricks were brought to eli
max so quickly and SO brilliantly that
the evening seemed very short, and
the closing casket mystery left the
audience in q whirl of amusement
and mystery. The management are
pleased to announce that the course
has been successful financially, there
being quite balance left, and thank
the patrons for their liberal patron
age. The course has been called an
exceptionally good one by everyone
and the next seasons entertainments
are looked forward to.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-02-24

Miss J. S. Stebbins. They will be
present at the inaugural of President
Taft on March 4. Mrs. w. A. Warner
also expects to leave for Washington
On Friday morning.
All who wish to make exchange of
the old singing books used at the Con-
gregational church for the new one
must make exchange on or before Mon
day to get the benefit of the 75c and
81. so rate. After Monday the book
will be sold at the reg ular price. Mrs.
Batchelder will be at home Saturday
afternoon to make exchange.
Prof. Allan's moving picture shows
each Friday night continue to draw
fairly good crowds. Hadley's moving
picture show in Odd Fellows hall Mon
day evening was we'll attended and
greatly enjoyed by all. The entertain
me 1T was high class and in keeping with
all Hadley's exhibits and netted the Odd
Fellows something for their treasury.
The warning for the annual village
meeting on the evening of March
has been posted by L.. III. Hubbard,
village clerk. There is nothing of
especial interest in the warning and
there are no runners of any contest
over election of officers. The reports
will be printed and distributed by the
first of the week.
All Masons IN good standing Of this
vicinity should remember the meeting
Friday evening, This is past masters
night and c. H.. Blood, w. NJ, has
arranged for banquet and other en-
tertainment. Powell's orchestra will
be present and general good time is
anticipated. Past masters will fill the
ch airs for the work on the M. NJ. de-
gree.
The Catholic society gave an enter
tainment last evening In Crystal Lake
hall, at which FIR. Turcotte of Granite
Vile, formerly of this church, was ex-
pected to be guest. but for some srea-
SON did not come. "A basketball game
was played by the association and a
picked team, the association winning.
An oyster supper was served, and all
report q pleasant evening. ss ssts.s .s,ss.. I I
The Burton Hill school closed Friday
after most successful term OF eleven
weeks. Royal and Perley Wells, Gene
va Flint, Elsie Huntington, and Gladys
Huntington have only one day 9
absence. trlQay evening. tHe sCuOOi
gave an entertainment to an audience
of 40 people after which cake and coffee
were served and social time enjoyed
by all. The return of the teacher, G..
H. Goodnough, is desired by both pupils
and parents.
N. M. Hubbard and A., r. Robinson
went Saturday to Boston to attend
the annual New England kennel club
dor show. Mr.. Hubbard took two of
his cocker spaniels and Mr.. Robinson
took one of his bull dogs. Whenever
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-02-24
COVENTRY.

Willie Boynton is i'll.
!. Mrs. Ernest Perry is in poor health.
|. Louis Lees youngest child has the
measles. :: =
Mrs. Hollis Hancock is il. and confined
to- her bed. /"
Mrs. Emma (Heerman) Gilman is at
home from Boston. 2
Mrs George Herman arrived home
from Florida Friday.
Mrs. Willard ard children have gone
to Topsham on visit.
Mrs. Carrie Tower is confined to the
house with a hard cold.
| Miss Ethel Dunbar has gone to New
York and other places for visit.
Rev. Mr.. Christie. the evangelist.
the Methodist church Sunday.
Mrs. George Ware has arrived home
from the hospital at Burlington. Her
daughter Mabel accompanied her.
The meetings which were to be held
this week have been given up on ac-
count OF the unfavorable weather and
so much sickness here. .:s,si
Mrs. Charles Chapman arrived home
from Barnet Monday night. Her
brother-in-law. Mr.. Mason, died two
hours after she arrived there. -
AS parties seem to be the order of
the day 16 of the young people assem-
bled at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Treaudo Friday evening to
spend the evening. Cake and coffee
were served and a pleasant social hour
was enjoyed.
The 18th marriage anniversary of
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Ware was celebrat-
ed February 19 by visit from their
friends. A nice clock was presentedf
by G. Humphrey in behalf of the com =
pauy. Refreshments were served and
all spent pleasant evening.
BY invitation 80 persons attended q
home party at Miss May Beams Tues
day evening. Feb. Is. Cake, wafersz
and ice cream were served to the
guests. The entertainfnentx lsia16d
of songs. finch. and gpes65nE eon4
test. All report good
coN4TNuEp On od
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-02-24
County Rural Letter Carriers Associa-
ton Meet.

The r. T.. @. A. of this county met
at Newport Center Monday, with
G. w. Larabee and L.G. Peabody, car
riers of that place, and were enter :
tanned at the home of Mr.. Lara bee.
j. @. Carpenter of Irasourg gave a
very interesting talk on his visit to
the national convention of carriers,
and many matters of interest were
Diseased. Officers of the association
were elected as follows: A. r. Wells
of Newport, Pres; 81. 81. Skinner of
West Glover, Vice Pres; A. A. Web
ster of West Glover, Sec; A. r. Gar
vim of North Craftsbury, Treas; AR.
Wells, A. A. Webster and FL. 81. Skin
ner were elected delegates to the
state convention to be held at Brat
tleboro next tall. The next annual
meeting will be with the carriers at
Newport. II was voted by the asso-
citation to send to 9. III. Woodcock OF
North Troy, who is sick, a bouquet of
howers.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-02-24
St. PauPs Church Notes.

Benediction of Blessed Sacrament
Saturday evening at z 80
Mass here next Sunday at II o'clock
and mass at East Albany next Sunday
at 9 go a. m.
To-day is Ash Wednesday and the
first day of Lent. Mass this morning
at 9 a. m. and Denediction of Blessed
Sacrament at 7:30 p. m.
Mrs. Thomas Gallagher of Craftsbury
died Sunday noon at her home from
pneumonia. Her funeral will be held
at the Catholic church at East Albany
Wednesday at IL a. m. and it IS expect
ed Rev. Father Turcotte of Granite
vile. former pastor here and at East
Albany will assist Father Leblanc and
preach the sermon.
The Forty Hours Devotion was
largely attended and many priests were
IN attendance during the service. They
We're Rev. Father Proulx of Rutland,
Rev. Father LiZotce of Fair Haven,
Rev. Father Trottier of Island Pond,
Rev. Father Pontbriand of Lyndonville.
Rev. Father Darion of Richford, Rev.
Father Gotta of Montgomery, Rev. Fa-
ther Bastain of Newport.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-02-24

Miss Nettie Morrill, and Fred ingalls,
both of this place. were married Mon
day at Barton Landing. Congratula-
tions. They will reside on the Henry
Devereaux farm which Mr.. Ingalls, re-
Gently bought.
John Wylie fell on the ice Thursday
night, straining the muscles and liga-
ments In one leg so that he has been
laid up for several days. He is not
the only one who has fallen in the past
week. Oh no.
No one should fail to get one of
Hindley's little red laugh books of the
late lamented legislature. The second
edition is out and it has more than the
first edition. 1t is rich from start to
finish. See ad.
VIM. Van Duzer was here yesterday
making arrangements for the presen-
tation of ..H. M. S. Pinafore." which
was given at Newport last week. 1t
is expected it will be given on the
evenings of March rs and rs.
The Ladies' society will meet at the
Congregational church parlors Wednes.
day afternoon, Mar. g.. This is the an
! nual meeting and all members are re.
uuested to be present. and each one
will please provide something for the
table.
Mrs. Martha Seaver thanks the nu-
merous friends who contributed the
shower of blessings" in the form of
post cards with which she was favored
on her recent birthday anniv ersary,
and especially Miss Clemma Seaver,
| who SO kindly informed the friends of
the date. 81
The finest of spring weather has
characterized the past week. The sun
lbegins to have some effect on the
snow in protected places and farmers
are beginning to look over their sugar
rig and making plans for the annual
sugar harvest, Many predictsan early
sugaring and spring. 70 ssjs
aaQuite q number Of Barton people
went to Glover last evening to attend
the comedy drama Uncle Josiah" II
was given for the benefit of the Glover
band and was q grand success in every
way. All the members of the cast
simply outdid themselves, was the opin-
ion of those who went from here.
| Clyde Anderson. who went to Dali
hart, Tex. in December in company
with Adds Knight, returned last week.
Mr.. Knight likes there very much and
nas good bank position. Mr.. Ander-
son has returrted TO his former position
in the eDginedring department of the
B. & A. railroSd in Boston.
| Mrs. C. A. Rarrows and Mrs. G. G,
Baldwin leave fprmorrow morning fol
4 trip to Washington, D. c.. where
shey will visit i rs. Baldwin's sister.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-02-24
New Bank Organizes.

The new banking Institution, The
Barton Savings Bank and Trust Co., a
consolidation of the Barton National
and Savings Banks, has organized,
and the complete liquidation of the
last named institu tions and beginning
business under the new name will
probably take place some time about
the middle of March. It is under
stood all the stock for this institution
has been subscribed and the officers
were elected Saturday as follows:
IL. 4. Cutler, President; F. w Bald
win OF Barton and j. Lewis of North
Troy vice Presidents; O. S. Webster,
Treas. The directors are: The Off
GERS with the exception of the treas
urer, E. d. Thompson, Fred Porter of
West Burke, NJ. B. Chafey of Albany
T. M. Sears Of Irasburg, H. N. Davis
of Glover and E. w. Barron. The in
sti5ution certainly has a good board
of directors and officers and With the
privileges Of savings bank and trust
company, should serve it's patrons
even better than the old institutions.
Mr.. Webster is au accommodating of
ticer and young man exceptionally
well liked. 1t is understood that Mr..
Hartman, the Cashier of Barton Ma
tional Bank, is not to remain with the
new institution, it being his desire to
settle in a warmer climate and with a
larger institution. The directors Of
fered him the same salary and urged
him to remain with the new institu-
ton, but his decislo was final.
Mr.. Hartman has been cashier of
the Barton National Bank for the past
ten years, during this ii me the bank
has experienced steady growth in
patronage, the deposits subject to
check having doubled and an increase
in surplus and profits of $50, 900. He
is a young man highly respected and
trusted in the community and has a
wide circle Of friends.
Mr.. Hartman tells US that he has
several propositi ons il view but
thinks he will take a trip TO Califor-
MIA before making any decision.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-02-24
Another Barton Inventor.

Arthur Wilson has invented and is
having patented a device for sash
holder to take the place of weights
and pulleys. The device will cost
much less than the old method as it is
very simple and practical and can be
put into old sashes without much
trouble or work. Where the window
frames are not made for weights the
device is put on without making any
mortices or holes in the casing and is
all in the sash out Of sight. The in
vention appears to be great thing
and MIR. Wilson anticipates large
sales.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-02-24

The sugar social at the Congrega.
tional church Monday evening was a
success, netting the c. E. society
about SS.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Sheaff of
Claremont, N. H., and F. II. Dana of
Newport. N. H.. visited at Al Dana 8
over Sunday.
The Woman Literary club entertain
the gentlemen and the Afternoon
Study club at Odd Fellows hall to-
morrow evening.
County Examiner Stannard of this
place advertises to hold teachers
examinations at the schoolhouse here
on March and 2.
Miss Georgiana Cioutier and Wesley
Drew of Glover were united in mar
riage Monday evening by Rev. w. B.
Dukeshire. Congratulations.
A. w. Morrill,. who has been suffer
| ing with the grip for the past week,
remains about the same. A. c. Ches-
ter is driving the hack for him.
Miss Catherine Ryan and Frank
Clifford, both of this place, were united
| in marriage by FIR. Leblanc on Monday
evening. They will reside in town.
! Congratulations. 80
| G. S. Webster, l.. j.. Hartman and
Ray Underwood were at Wells River
| Friday evening in attendance at the
annual Vermont bankers meeting anc
banquet.
Judge IT. B. Cushman OF Newport
was in town yesterday on his regular
visitation to this place to hear civil
cases. He visits the place every two
weeks now.
/ The following letters remain uncall
ed for at the post Office + Februsry a.
Please say advertised when 'callin &
for these letters:e Mrs. Alice Blake,
Frank Davis. Eugene Vaillancourt. /
| r. P. Webster and s. n. Ross were
in Orleans Thursday evening to atteno
the regular meeting Of Central lodge,
IF. & A. M. Passumpsic Lodge ot
Lyndonville were guests at this meet
ing.
Mrs. Sarah Fox was in East Brown.
ington the first of the week to helI
care for her son. who received severe
injuries to his right hand while work.
ing with the snow roller one day last
week.
Will johnson and brother are moving
,nto the Shields place near the towr
farm recently vacated by E. E. Par
! GER. MIR. Parker moved into Mrs
Oow's tenement in the DR.. Skinner
= house. Z
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-02-24

Mrs. Chas. Coapland visited Mrs.
Geo. Graves of Glover recently.
C. W. Williams, who has been
having severe attack of neuralgia. Is
gaining.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Uric were in
Albany Friday. the guests of Mr. and
Mrs. Fred Newton.
Mr.. and Mrs. nj. 3. Anderson went
to Barton Saturday evening to attend
the last entertainment of the lecture
course.
A double team from this place went
TO Glover last Thursday evening to
attend the dance. Ice cream, cake
and orangeade We're served. All report
fine time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Courser were
called to Craftsbury last week on
account Of the serious illness Of their
son, Guy. The latest reports are that
ne IS slowly recovering.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Webster have
been visiting in Troy and Richford
the past week. Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer
Slack of East Burke have been caring
for their home and store in their
absence
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-02-24
A Very Strange Case at Derby.

On Saturday, February 13, Charlie
Sloan accidentally received a severe
blow on the head and since that time
the case has excited good deal of
curiosity and wonder. The past
week as he had gradually been grow
ing deaf and blind yet in some way he
perceived things and no efforts to de-
ceive him in the least were successful.
For all he has been SO insane he has
kept strict account OF the days, each
day saying iust so many days what
ever it happened to be, before he
would know whether he would die,
live to be insane always, or be all
right. Monday was the day he said
he should know and, strange to say,
when he awoke Monday morning it
was with his brain clear but with no
memory whatever of what has trans
pired since he received the blow On
his head.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-02-24
Regarding Cutting Numbers in the Leg.
islaturc.

Mr.. Editor:
noticed an article in the Monitor
of Feb. II, taken from the Burlington
Free Press and will quote the first
paragraph:
''The people of Vermont are begin
ming to realize that the only way to
prevent our legislature from grow
ing enormously expensive is TO cut
down the numbe r of legislators
ALI the people of Vermont will new
er consent to the above method of
reducing state expenses. The last
legislation, if may be pardoned for
the expression, is no excuse fer the
people of Vermont to destroy self
government and accept monarchy, by
reducing the number of legislators.
With the same propriety ask a
farmer to shoot his chickens because
the crows were pulling up his coru.
Let us reduce state expenses by abol-
ishing unn ecessary offices with fat
salaries to eat out the peoples sub
stance and to give favorites job
who never possessed the ability or
disposition to earn respectable liv-
ing. Two years hence we will elect
governor and legislature at former
salaries, who will possess higher ideas
of life than self-aggrandizement and
pecuniary interests. j. B. O.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-02-24
S. E. Bates of Derby Reappointed.

S. E. Bates of Derby has been reap
pointed ns county supervisor of roads
for Orleans county by State Com
missioner Charles w. Gates. Mr..
Bates has made good man and the
reappointments we'll earned