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Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-14
PUTTING THE CURB ON

The passengers in an accOmmoda-
ton train which was winding its way
through New Hampshire were inter-
ested and amused by an elderly couple,
who sat in the middle of the car, says
the Youths Companion.
They talked as if there were no one
else in the car; therefore, having heard
most of their private plans, no one was
surprised to have the old man take the
assembled company fully into his con-
fidence. At one station he rose and
addressed the passengers in general.
Can anybody change a five-dollar
bill for two twOs and a one, or five
ones?" he inquired.
81 can, said brisk woman, and the
transfer was quickly made
"Now, could anybody change this
one-dollar bill for four quarters, or
tens and fives?" asked the old man.
81 can give you two fifties," said a
man from the rear seat, unless some
body can do better"
1t appeared that nobody could, or at
least nobody offered; so as the train
started the old man lurched down the
car to the possessor of the two fifty
cent pieces.
''Thank ye," he said, as he took the
money. 'Tm obliged, though I'd have
liked the quarters best. You see
Marthy has set her mind to stop off
at Nashuy whilst I go on up to my
brothers with the eggs and truck. And
though she don't plan nor mean to be
a spendthrifty woman, when she's loose
amongst a lot of stores, she'll run
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-14
PRINCE PIERRE's POINT

Wit illuminates one of the dueling
stories III Monsieur Observation-Disclosures s
recent book, "Sur LIE Pre-
Prince Pierre Bonaparte and a French
gentleman, Monsieur de la Valette,
fought with pistols.
Monsieur de la Valette fired first and
missed. The prince fired, hit De la VAL
cite just above the belt, but did not
wound him, owing to a five-franc piece
in his waistcoat pocket. against which
the bullet was f1attened.
Sir" said Prince Bonaparte to his
adversary, holding out his hand, ''let
us make friends and allow me to con-
graduate you on the foresight with
which you have invested your money"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-14
ATHLETIC CLUB MINsTRELs

When the directors of the Los Ange-
les Athletic club decided, several weeks
ago, to produce a minstrel show which
is to be staged at the Mason opera
house next Thursday and Friday even
ings, February Is and 10, they hardly
realized the resources upon which the
club has to draw in securing talent for
q production of this sort.
While at first glance it seemed that
the organization was made up of busi-
ness and professional men who had
probably never been behind the
scenes in their lives, when it came
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-14
DEEP RINKLES
RIPE OLIVE COUPON

This coupon and 40c good for one gall
Ion ripe olives, worth 60c gallon. Pre-
sent coupon to American Pure Food
Co.'S distributing office, 715 South
Grand avenue. adjoining postoffice.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-14


time to organize it developed that more
than a dozen members had appeared in
theatrical productions. In consequence,
the task of securing the end men for
the show has been a comparatively
easy task, and from what the ENDS
have shown at rehearsals they will ac-
quit themselvse creditably.
Prominent among these mirth pro-
vokers is Eddie Clinton, who has played
in comic opera not only in Los Ange-
les but through the east as we'll. He
has worked with Weber & FIELDS and
with many other companies of note.
To Clinton fell the task of drilling
the end men, and in this work his pro-
fessional training has been of great
value to the club in the production of
the coming performance
A big feature of the performance will
be its scenic effects, created by Man
ager Lyman Emerson.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-01-27

152-BUSINESS BLOCK at a bar
gain price, centrally located in thrifty
railroad town. Two stores and four
tenements, rents for $500 per year. Ell
connects with good barn 3Ox40 that has
four stalls, basement and water. Block
has good cellar with outside entrance
and furnace. There is one good tene-
ment on first floor that has bath. All
are in good repair and have spring
water. Buildings all recently painted
on the outside. This block rents Sead-.
lily and pays big interest. Owner lives
in another town and wishea to sell this
property at once. That is why we
offer it for $780, which is $500 less
than the property should sell for.
l55-PLEAsANT VILLAGE HOME
Story and half house with ell that
connects with. good barn 23x23.
House has eight rooms and shed for
wood. Storm windows and screens.
good cellar with granite wall and
cemented bottom. Two large bay
windows, front door porch and piazza
on the front of this house and nice
large yard make it very pleasant. Two
and one-half acres of good land where
you can raise all your vegetables and
keep COW or horse. There is a good
sized henhouse with yards. Price
$1,000. Might exchange for other
property. If you are in want of any
kind of village property see US, we
can do you good.
231-COUNTRY STORE. Only, one
in the place, old stand, doing good
business. Store building 32x33, two
stories high with cellar and furnace,
good tenement over store, also good
barn with stalls and carriage room.
We will sell the goods at cost and
sell or rent the real estate or might
exchange it for other property. There
is also a good millinery business
which has been run in connection with
this store. No competition Here is
a good mercantile business that can
be made to pay better than any farm
and you can buy it for less than it
is worth. Fullest investigation well
coined. ISIS
MILL PRIVILEGES. Good water
power. We have two exceptionally
good ones near railroad towns that we
can sell for low prices. Remember
you can buy Of US all kinds of real es-
tate at all kinds of prices. Talk
whit us before you buy or sell. We
can help you.
MILL AND TIMBER LAND.
| We have a good steam mill that is
well equipped with modern machin-
cry, also a large tract of timber land
that is we'll timbered. Will sell both
at low price, or owner would consid-
er partner with some working capt.
tai to help push the business. This
Is good opening for anyone who wants
a good lumber proposition.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-01-27

Mrs. 3. r. Bennett is on the sick list.
Miss Clara Dwinell has resumed her
work in school.
Miss Pearl Brennan is working at the
Methodist parsonage.
John Lower lost very valuable
cow on his farm last week.
Albert Cole, who has been seriously
ill. is somewhat improved.
Mr.. and Mrs. I. D. r. Collins spent
Thursday with friends in Barton.
Mrs. Lynch has been engaged as
nurse at AFRO Bryant's near Coventry.
J. w. Brennan is reported as having
gone to Barre hospital for treatment.
Geo. Porter recently entertained as
his guest w. S. Morrill, of Charlestown,
N. II.
Mrs. Asa Harris, who has been some.
VIII at indisposed for several weeks, is
better.
Mrs. Ernest Gardyne of North Troy
was in town last week calling on
friends.
The full corLs of teachers attended
the teachers meeting at Newport
Friday.
The high school quartette gave an
excellent free concert Saturday night
in A. D. Beede's store.
Mrs. Frank Haywood entertained
her friend. Mrs. w. w. Shaw, of Sher-
brooke. 2. O., last week.
Mrs. E. H. Lothrop has gone to
Wells River to care for his daughter,
Mrs. Clifford Hall, who is sick.
Miss Myra Douglass was called
to her home in Coventry on Friday on
account of the illness of her father.
Geo. Ford, who with his family is
spending the winter in Concord, N. H.,
arrived in town Saturday night.
1t is reported that Charles A. Mute
has purchased the Grapes store in Bar
ton and will take possession the first of
March.
Lawyer w. R. Aldrich recently at
tended a hearing IN Barton before
Prin. Stannard on matters pertaining
to the schools.
Inc lUO new DOCKS recently pur-
chased by the library association
have been catalogued and are ready
for distribution.
Horace Lapierre. employed by the
E. L. Chandler Co., had several of his
fingers badly cut by having them
caught in the buzz planer.
Mrs. A. n. Blair, who has been on
the sick list for some time, is some
better. Her little daughter. Florence,
| still has the doctor in attendance.
Karl Webster was engaged to play
in the Newport orchestra Thursday,
which furnished music for the Masons
at their annual district meeting.
! E. E. Doe, superintendent of the E.
l.. Chandler Co., went to Long Ponc
Tuesday on business with reference
to the logging now in progress at thai
place.
The youngest daughter of Mr.. anC
Mrs. E. M. Merrill is quite sick will
pneumonia. This is the third time
the child has been attacked by thi:
disease.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-01-27

F. j. Kinney, F. M. AIIchurch, E.
w. Merrill, Vern Howard, Carl Wiley.
g. S. Townsend, Clyde Wiley. B. A.
Scott, B. 0. Smith. Harry Dick
ems, Asa Harris. j. B. Col ton,
John Winget and III. S. Webster
attended the district meeting of the
Knights of Pythias held in Island Pond
Tuesday. Philemon lodge exempli-
fed the work of the third rank 1t
was the first time work was exempli-
fed by the new officers. The work
was well done and reflected great cred
1t upon Philemon lodge. A good and
profitable meeting was reported Come
TO the next meeting and hear the re-
ports.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-01-27
IRASBURC.

Mrs. Ellen Frazier is on the sick list.
Mrs. Frank Lemos visited friends in
Newport last week.
John Brennan has gone to Barre to
take the osteOpathic treatment.
Miss May Wheeler recently had the
Peoples telephone, installed in the
store.
Mrs. w. Fl. Winget was called to
Coventry Friday by the serious illness
Of her father.
The many friends of George Annis
are glad to see him out again after his
recent illness.
Rev. E. E. Wells will preach in ex-
change with Rev. w. B. Dukeshire of
Barton next Sunday.
The Jr. o. U. A. M. will hold their
next meeting Thursday night, Jan. %.
Installation Of officers.
The schools were closed Friday and
all the teachers in town attended the
teachers meeting held in Newport.
"a large VI Iil6 MdSOuS 1IOiIl
here attended the district meeting
held at Newport Thursday. All report
fine time.
A party was given at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Mailloux Friday
evening in honor of their guests, Mr.
and Mrs. Alex. Freehart and Mr.. eau.
dette of Southbridge. Mass. There
were SO present. An oyster supper
was served and good time enjoyed
by all.
Remember the Methodist donation
at Courthouse hall Friday evening
and plan to attend, as there is sure
to be treat for all in the lecture
From the Logging Camp to the
Pulpit" by Rev. w. B. Dukeshire o.
Barton. An oyster supper will bt
served. and all are most cordially invit
ed.
Stolen, from H. C. Seavey's barr
last Friday. one Holstein heifer, by ;
party from Barton who led the heife
home, but on being told by Mr.. Hanson
that he had done wrong he evidentl,
thought better of it and led her bacl
before night. Homer says it is al
right this time, but don't let it hap
pen again.
About 80 of the neighbors ant
friends of Mr.. and Mrs j. C. Carpente
gave them surprise visit Frida
evening to remind them that II year
of married life had been spent togeth
err. E very pleasant evening wa
spent. Cake and coffee were served
A purse of money was presented Mr.
and Mrs. Carpenter as. token of es
TEEN.
! About rs of the neighbors and friend
of Mr.. and Mrs. O. J. Shepherd met a
their home last Friday evening to re
mind Mr.. Shepherd of his And birthday
The evening was spent in games, q. W
Phillips and j. HI. Lanou performln.
their parts in the Chinese ceremonies
in an admirable manner. Refresh
ments were served and sum of none.
was left as token of esteem. All re
port good time.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-01-27

had been in poor health for long
time, had twice been in Montreal hos
pltals for operations, but she was able
to be about and visited her sister the
previous day. She was woman who
did not know how to be idle, always
active from early morn until the set
ting of the sun. She was member of
the Methodist church of this place and
one of its most faithful and earnest
members. Her death falls as heavy
blow upon the members of this COM
munlty, for one whose face was ever
calm and sweet, whose voice was
ever kind and gentle. has left US.
From the testimony of her neighbors
and friends her life was one of an
ideal Christian life above reproach.
In the loss of this noble woman both
church and town feel that one of God g
faithful children has been taken home.
She always attended church when she
could, and as we have looked on her
frail form in church we have thought
how many would have made excuse
they were not able to come, bat it
was meat and drink to her and she
would always say, eve have had a
good sermon" She was help and
an inspiration to her pastor and as
the writer has often been in her
home she learned that every day she
went away by herself to pray for her
loved ones the pastor and the commu.
nifty; it was a practice she never let
pass. We do not mourn for her for
she is out of her sufferings but it is
for those of US who are left and will
miss her so much. Beside her husband
she leaves three children. Raymond,
Marion. wife of Allie Wright, and
Warner of Norwood, N. Y, and one
grandchild, four brothers and two
sisters to mourn her loss. who have
the deepest sympathy of all. The
funeral was held Tuesday at her home.
Mrs. Guild was born in Orange and
would have been 81 years of age if she
had lived until Thursday,
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-01-27
No. 1913
Our 10th Annual
February
Domestic Sale +!
Feb. | to ~

By planning ahead for this
sale and taking advantage of
the market we are able to Of
Fer cottons at lower prices than
for years.
Brown or Bleaehed Cottons. So to 81
inches wide.
The ever popular LOCKWOOD COT
TON. Perfect goods. 36 in. Ga cts.
40 in. ~, cts.
A good Cotton, 36 in. 50 cts. 40 in.
so cts. Cheaper ones If desired
Fruit of the Loom Cotton at
February prices.
AZ and As inch Pillow Tube.
The thrifty housekeeper should think
twice before passing this opportunity
to purchase a years stock of TABLE
DAMASk, Napkins, fowls, Crash, Bed
Spreads, Sheets, Pillow Cases, Feather
Tick and Diaper.
Hemmed White Quilts from SIS cts. up.
White Fringed Quilts with plain or cut
corners
Ladies and Children's Winter Coats Half
Price. Fur Scarfs at Sacrifice Prices.
PATCH WORK PRINT
11cts. PER POUND
Bundle Print
4Octs. per bundle
Remnant Prints &c. per yard
BEST WATER WHITE
keroSene Oil
cts PER GALLON
Bring cans only. Barrels too heavy
FLOUR, SUGAR. SHOES
O. w. LOCKE
Both Telephones
ORLEANS, VERMONT
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-04-23

In these days when appeals are
being made to Michigan fruit grow
ers to take steps to improve the
quality and also to augment the
quantity of their crops by better
care of their orchards the en-
perience of a certain Colorado fruit
grower is of interest. Numbers OF
them had large colonies of bees.
Some one started a story going that
the bees took away the substance Of
the blossoms, and injured the crops
Steps were taken to eliminate this
"evil.' But the killing of the bees
was followd. not by improved fruit
crops. but by a marked falling off in
both the quantity and quality of the
fruit. Some of the fruit growers con-
ceived the idea that the killing of THE
bees had something to do with it, so
he acquired new s,warms. and imme-
diately there was a marked improve
ment in their fruit crops. Now bee
keeping goes hand in hand with
fruit raising with many farmers,
who give the bees credit for helping
Their fruit crops by aiding in the
fertilization of the blossoms when
they alight on them.
Michigan farmers are thoroughly
familiar with the value of the work
of bees in the clover patch. Many
of them know what aid the bees rem
der in the fertilization of cherry
blossoms. The experience of the
Colorado fruit growers seems to in
dictate that equally valuable services
are rendered to other fruit crops.
1t wouldn't be expensive to test the
matter, at all events, and the busy
bee may be found to be vital factor
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-04-23
Fortlney as II New High Priest.

Harvey, the Washington corres-
pendent of the Grand Rapids Press
gives this new view Of Rep. ]. w.
Fordney's place in house affairs and
his position as the leader of the pro-
tectionists, averring that Fordney
has succeeded Dalzell
'It used to be said of john Dali
cell, who halls from the wilds Of
Pennsylvania, not far from Pitts
burg, that he was the keeper of the
sacred calf of protection. In those
good old days no one ever dreamed
of becoming his rival in the calf
keeping business. But the calf
keeping has passed out of the Dali
zell family. To its great responsible
ity has succeeded. one Joseph W.
Fordney, who comes from Saginaw.
''Dalzell's fall from his dizzy en-
inence was painful to see. For all
these years he had sacrificed his pri-
vate interests upon the altar of high
protection. Abandoning his law
practice he had been faithful cru
sader for that boon to American in
dustries. And now Dalzell goes
around with disconsolate air, while
Joe Fordney milks the dairy and
nurses a whole chorus of husky in
fants.
"Mr. Fordney's experience as
nurse is another proof of the value
Of the school of experience. OF the
other kind of schooling Joseph dio
not have much. Three months was
the extent of his delving into book
lore and during that time he devot-
ed himself to the study of no high
tangled treatise on the duties of
nurse. But he was married when he
was nineteen and since the happy
day which made him the husband of
the best woman in the world, as he
believes and as he tells every one
who asks him about her, he has pac
ed the deck at midnight with thir-
teen babies. And if this isn't enough
to qualify him as an expert nurse Of
the country's tariff babies, Mr.. Jo-
seph Fordney would just like to
know what would turn that trick
He's q Good Producer.
Joseph Fordney's bump of ac-
quisitiveness is large. The way he
has grabbed facts and figures about
the most intricate tariff schedules
bers them as we'll as the most faith
bers the mas well as the most faith
full photograph and unlike the or
binary monograph he unloads them
at the psychological moment and
when they will do his cause most
good. On the floor during these tar
iff debates no long-haired college
bred lawyer Bluffs the Honorable Jo-
seph.
Another indication that Mr..
Fordney's bump of acquistiveness
was in nowise impaired is afforded
by the persistent regularity with
which he annexes large slices of yell
low metal. This pleasant pastime
Mr.. Fordney began some twenty
years ago, after having worked all
his early days for monthly wages.
Having eaten with trees, slept with
trees and chopped the heads off trees
he enjoyed their most intimate ac-
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-04-23

In the matter of the estate OF Charlotte
A. Graves, deceased.
We. the undersigned. having been appointed
by the Hon. Matthew Bush. Judge Of Probate
In and for the County of Shiawassee, State OF
Michigan, Commissioners TO receive, examine
and adjust all claims and demands OF all per.
sons against said estate, do hereby give notice,
mat we will meet at the residence of L. Il.
Fairfield, In the Township OF Middlebury
In said County, on Monday, the 2ist day
OF June, A. d. 1909, and on Friday. the
~ a day OF August A. D., 1909, at ten o'clock In
the forenoon OF each OF said days, for the
purpose OF receiving and adjusting all claims
against said estate, and that four months from
the 18th day of April, A. d. 1879, are allowed
70 creditors to present their claims to said
commissioners for adjustment and allowance.
Dated, the 18th day of April, A. d. 1909
ALBERT X GILES.
JOHN HAFNER,
Commissioners.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-04-23
ArbOr Day Proclamation.

To the People of the State of Mich
igan:
A third of a century ago Governor
John j. Bagley by proclamation call
ed the attention of the people OF
Michigan to the planting of trees as
duty devolving upon good citizens
and urged the setting aside of one
day in each springtime for that pur-
pose. The custom has been follow
ed by each executive since that time,
and, in accordance with it, 1 here
by designate Friday, April 3Oth,
1909, as Arbor day.
Every year emphasizes the need
of such day and it's observance
should be statewide. The day should
leave its influence and impress upon
minds of those upon whom the bur
dens Of the future will devolve, and,
to this end, the exercises in the
schools should be of a nature that
will bring out and develope a love
for the forest, field and flower
1t should be day when attention
is called to what generous Provi-
dence has done for our state. A soil
and climate adapted for all that
makes a country beautiful and at
tractive is chief among Gods bless
ings.
The splendid endowment of riches
our state was given in it's forests no
longer exists in its entirely, but 1t
was not to be expected that it's re.
sources of timber would not be
drawn upon for the needs of our
people. We can and should, how
ever, by our efforts now, intelligent
and energetic, provide resources
for those who come after us that
will prove that our mission here was
not alone to use and destroy.
PLANT a tree" should be the
watchword on April 30th, 1909, and
the farm roadside and school
grounds should be an evidence from
that date on that it was not simply
a precept.
The Commission on Country Life
appointed by President Roosevelt
suggested that the people in the ri
raj communities come together in
their schoolhouses on Arbor Day and
form an organization with the school
as the center and meeting place, fol |
the purpose of developing and MAX
ing better the general life of the
1t is to be hoped that |
our state will be among the pioneers
in this great movement, and | COM
mend to the consideration of the
people the suggestions and the pro-
gram which has been prepared by
the State Superintendent of Pub
lie Instruction.
In testimony whereof, have here
unto set my hand and caused the
great seal of the state to be affixed |
at Lansing this 26th day of March
in the year of Our Lord one thousand
nine hundred and nine.
Fred M. Warner,
BY the Governor: Governor.
Frederick G. Martindale,
Secretary of State.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-04-23

Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Gallagher are
moving into the I. III. Keeler resi-
dence which they recently purchas.
ed.
Sherman knight, a Venice town
ship farmer, was killed in the Grand
Trunk yards at Durand the last Of
the week. His age was As years.
The Michigan Central will open
the excursion season on Saturday,
May 2. Fare round trip to Saginaw
or Bay City, 75c.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-04-23
Commissioners Notice.

deceased. - \
We, the undersigned, having been appointed
by the Hon. Matthew Bush. Judge OF Probate
IN and for the County OF Shiawassee, State OF
Michigan, Commissioners TO receive, examine
and adjust all claims and demands of all per
sons against said estate, do hereby give notice
that we will meet at the Old Corunna State Bank
Monday, the 18th day of June, A. d. 1900 and
on Tuesday. the 10th day OF August, A. ID. 1909
at ten O'Clock In the forenoon OF each OF said
days, for the purpose OF receiving and adjust
Ing all claims against said estate. and that four
months from the 9th day OF. April, A. ID. 1909,
are allowed to creditors to present their claims
to said Commissioners for adjustment aud al
lowance.
Dated. the 9th day OF April A. d. 1909.
WILLIAM A. RosENKaAas.
ORSoN SUGDEN
FRANK SERGEANT.
Commissioners.