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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-05-26

a constant pilgrimage of the thirsty to
the supply depot; lines Of empty or
brok en- bottles leading along the high
ways to neighboring towns; stagger-
ing, strong breathed passengers on
the railway trains busy police officials
and courts in the surrounding section;
crowded county jails !; and not infre-
Quently violent deaths directly trace
able to the ulcer that a single town
has established How much real
local option can there be in such a
system?
1t seems to us, in view of the very
keen self-interest necessarily imposed
on every other town by the action of
every town, that there ought to be
some means whereby the unit of option
shall be larger than a single town.
County option has been proposed, but
in our opinion would prove Ineffective
and unsatisfactory. Vermont is not
run on the county basis, its topography
does not admit of county lines meaning
much as natural divisions, and there
is frequently wide variance of senti-
ment on all questions within single
county.
Vermont taken together is smaller
in area than some western counties,
and has considerably less population
than counties in populous centers. II
is quite homogeneous, too, in its views
and sentiments. Its people are closely
knit and we'll informed concerning the
state as whole. Why not try in Yer
mont a method of state local option
Submit two questions to the voters a.
each town meeting in the following
form =
/. Shall Vermont permit the sale O
liquor under the license law to sucl
cities and towns as vote therefor?
2. Shall this town vote to licens
the sale of liquor?
If Vermont as a whole votes TO
; local option, then let licenses be grant
ed in such towns as vote in favor Q
them; if Vermont votes against locs
option, let there be no selling any
where, as the law now provides in Or
towns. In this way Vermont woul
take yearly referendum on the mai
question, as we'll as local vote. W
should have the thing the majority {
L voters wanted, be it wet or dry. Ar
towns would have some part in dete
o mining the action of other towns in
matter that intimately concerns tber
What do you think of state-local o.
> tion?-Rsndolph Herald and News.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-05-26

Should read the foil wing letter written to
a local druggist by man who was cured of
Indigestion by use Of hydale's Stomach Tab
lets. Mr.. A. f. Dimmo' k, Waldo ste. Ga.
Tear Sir: Please find enclosed 25c. in pos
tage stamps, for W ich please send me by
mail 25ebox of Rydale's Stomach Tablets
ror friend of mi e. l bough- a soc box and
it cured me. and told him. He is suffere
and wants to try them These tablets are q
bles e to sufferers TOO much good cannot
be said for them. E. &. Mitchell, Stockton,
Ga
Rydale's Stomach Tablets are sold and
guaranteed by D Pierce, BartoA, Anstin s
Pharmacy, Orleans.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-05-26

It is only in comparatively modern
times that buttons have been utilized
as fasteners. The Greeks and Romans
knew nothing Of them, and. though
they presented themselves as orna-
ments in the fourteenth century. but
tonhOleS were still an undreamed OF
possibility.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-05-26
A Man Without A Liver

This startling, but interesting headline de-
scribes accurately the condition of man
whose liver is not acting. Hs il without
liver temporarily ut least. Rydale's Liver
Tablets are true liver stimulant and tom
ic, and never fail to start an inactive err
sluggish liverto work. They soon regulate
it's action and restore normal conditions.
These tablets are positive cure tor chronic
c nstipation, and chronic sick. headache
R1dale's Liver Tablets are put up in 25 cent
s,ze only: so ia lets to each package. sold
and guaranteed by F. D. Pierce, Barton, Aus
rs Pharmacy, Orleans.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-05-26
Have you seen the
Roller-Bearing Simplex Drive
Worcester Kemp Manure
Spreader !?

Spreader ?
It is simpler, stronger and if
possible better than before.
The longer you watch a man
ure spreader spreading the
more closely you study its de-
tails. and the more closely you
question the owners of all the
different spreadcrs, you can
find, the greater spreader you
will know the Worcester
Kemp to be.
A manure spreader is of as
much value to you this year
as it ever will be again. Every
year you delay buying it, it is
SO much loss to you. DOM
put it off. Send to-day for
catalogue.
We have just received car
of those spreadcrs and expect
tosell anumber Of cars this> ear
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-05-26
STATE NEWS.
futile Co. Pays State.

Attorney General John G. Sargent
received a check of $272. from the
futile Printing company last week In
payment of costs of the suit brought
by the futile company against Horace
F. Graham to recover the amount of
the bill against the state for printing
and which the legislature at its last
session refused to pay. The case was
settled and discontinued with costs for
the plaintiff to pay nearly a month ago
after partial hearing in which claim
was made that the matter had been
adjudicated by the legislature.
Lorne Elwyn Sentenced.
Lorne Elwyn, vaudeville artist,
formerly proprietor of theatrical
company Of that name, pleaded guilty
of breach of the copyright law at
Rutland last week. and was sentenced
to three days in Jail. Mr.. Elwyn. who
is we'll known in Vermont, was tech.
nically guilty of producing the play,
''The Christian" several times last
| year, without paying royalty to
Lieb er & Co. of New York. He af-
forwards settled with the New York
parties but could not settle with the
United States and the law calls for i'm
kprisonment in such cases and not fine
Drawn from Mud Rejoicing.
In spite of his opposition to automo-
biles Col. Joseph Battell gave his per-
mission the other evening to- have the
automobile of George H. Bickfordof
Hardwick drawn out of the mud near
the government farm at Weybridge,
and the owner of the machine arrived
at Middlebur later rejoicing. Bick-
kford had made several Intellectual eff.
forts to start his machine when he
called on the driver of team of horses
near by for assistance. The driver in.
formed Mr.. Bickford that the horses
belonged to Col. Battell and said that
if the latter heard that he had assisted
an automobile he would be reprimand
ed. He told Mr.. Bickford to first OBJ
tain the colonel's permission. Bick
ford Immediately telephoned to Col
Battell and after few minutes della.
the teamster was ordered to help tn.
automobilist.
3 Champlain Song.
The Monitor has received a cory O
the tercentenary official chorus
"Champlain." the words of which
were written by John w. Kellette O.
: Rutland and the music by George L
Hasseltine of Montpelier. The sons
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-05-26

"Fohgive yoh enemies" said Uncle
Eben. "but dom let yoh forgiveness go
SO far as to tempt yoh to git sociable
an trade hoHsex "-Washington Star.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-05-26
How to Mix Fertilizers at Home

How to Mix Fertilizers at Home
The question of the proper fertiliza-
ton of land to suit the varied needs Of
the different Crops and Soils is becom-
ing one OF the paramount questions
amonsthinking trainers today. Drop
us postal card and let us tell you
how to mix fertilizer al home espec-
tally adapted to your needs and
explain to you how very simple a
matter home mixing is. We believe
we can convince you that you not
only get better goods but that they
cost You less money than when you
purchase in the usual way. Write
today. Address
CARROLL S. PAGE, Hyde Park, VT.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-05-26
A FRIENDS AHVIC

A FRIENDS ADVICE,
Ten days ago, John Smith met Wnaa Jones
and after shaking hands said, " Bill, take a
trends advice and use The American Live r
Tablets. The Perfect Laxative and you'll
cure that Indigestion and have perfect
health"
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-05-26
A RELI Nous STORY.

Henry Ward Beecher, it is sa d, once told a
man who called upon him for religious coun-
sci, that it was not religion that he needed
but something to cleanse his liver. All such
cases should take The American liver Tab
lets, "The Perfect Laxative"
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-05-26

Stella-Does she accompany on the
piano?
Bella-No:> she Just sits in the audi
ence and hums.-puck.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-05-26
Free to All Subscribers of This Pape

stomach or liver complaint can ge a free
sample of both Rydale's Stomach Tablets and
Rydale's Liver Ta, lets, by writing to The
These two remedies are not claimed to be
'Cure-alls." One is for stomach troubles
only. such as indigestion, dyspepsia and NAL
assimilation. The other for liver and bowel
troubles. Both these remed es are kept in
stock and sold on guarantee by F. D. Pierce
Barton; Austin's P pharmacy, Orleans.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-05-26

The wages of the coolies who raise
tea in Ceylon vary from S33 to 11.66
cents a day. They are, however.
housed free and get rice at cost price.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-05-26

The dose of Ayers Pills is small, only
one atbedtime. AS rule, laxative doses
are better than cathartic doses. For con-
stipation, biliousness, dyspepsia, sick
headaches, they cannot be excelled.
Ask your doctor about this.
-Made by the J. c. Aver Co.. Lowell. Mass
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-05-26
Champlain Song.

The Monitor has received cory of
the tercentenary official chorus.
"Champlain. the words of which
were written by John w. KelIette of
Rutland and the music by George L.
Hasseltine of Montpelier. The song
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-05-26

Open an account with us and you
will soon be convinced of the bene-
fits to be derived. :.
Blue-grass blade., 1909-10-24
RELIGION AND LAW.

BY majority vote at the ratio of two to one, the
members of the Board of Education at Bridgeport, Pa,
ruled out the recitation of the Lords prayer and the
reading of the bible in the public schools of that city.
Led and encouraged advised and counseed by preachers
the children rebeed against the ordr paraded the Streets
and petition started to have both restored So long
the law is favorable to the church the preachers want
enforced but let the rule get the other side and
the preachers at once demand its undong
Blue-grass blade., 1909-10-24
BLUE GRASS BLADE.

and promised cooperation of but Freehougt paper
Since that time Parker III. Sercombe, of Tomorrow Mag
azne and William @. Cope, of the Wheel of Life both
fell in line and have taken increasing interest in the
movement Mr.. Sercombe will attend the convention, Mr..
Cope has made all the local arrangements in ST. Louis for
the convention outlined in the call. Last week pub
lshed letter from Dr. Charles Mccormick editor of the
Opthalmoogist, which made its statement Now the
convention promises fair be the biggest gathering
held in America in the name of Freethought Somebody
had to start it. Such organization necessary Or
ganzed effort in America for Freethough and now
Dead for that which is of construction
Organizations cannot exist for any practical good by their
only 1t must have capable and trustworthy generals
at its head and a body of membership that be relied
in any emergency. With such organization Free
thought is bound to win because Brother Maple says
it win The Blade is gratiied under all the circum
Stances that it did take the ead and it accepts Brother
Naples thanks with all due modesty.
Through a later communication received from w. c.
Cope of ST. Louis learn that arrangements have been
completed for simple dinner at the total cost of fifty
cents per plate at irstcass restaurant which be
held Sunday night when the work of the convention is
This will be made celebration of the of
work. William Marion Reedy, edieor of the Mirror
of ST. Louis who also far from being orthodox has given
good for expecting that he will attend this dinner
and take part in the program therea He also assisting
in the publicity of the convention through the medium Of
his paper which has very large circulation all the
States 1t is suggested that this will be the only attempt
speaking of public character during the convention
But weeks will remain after the publication of this
issue and the focus of interest will be in ST. Louis
Every Freehinker who should attend this meeting
Make it representative it possibly be- Make it
the fulcrum of organized Freehougt effort in this
public The Blade will continue do all it for this
end and when the convention meets the organization is
its hands for veal or
Blue-grass blade., 1909-10-24

its support unworthy the consideration of honest
and women When reliance is had to policeman's club
in preserving orthodox hibboeths, it is time the people
should begin to question and to think Truth will always
make itself sufficiently manifest Truth may be hampered
and suppressed for ime but in the end it must
and will triumph Truth does demand the aid of
legal authority for its acceptance Left itself the Chris
tan religion would perish from the face of the earth
Temporal power has invariably been a necessity to its
propagation Its origin began with force continued in
boodshed and today its power and strength upon
the enactment of laws designed for the purpose of sup
porting it. Remove repeal every law that is noorOusv
orthodox in character and Christianity would fall if
touched by magic wand The laws requiring per
mitng the reading of the bible and the observance of
religious ceremonies in the public schools designed
by preachers obbed for by preachers their enforcement
maintained by preachers, their abrogaton resisted by
preachers and all for the purpose of working upon the
young and impressionabe minds of children that they
easily poseted for the church before their minds
fully mature
Some time ago reading the law reports of North
Carolina and in the the of Melvin Easev and in
the so n c. pages 356 to $780, found that the eminent
Judge writing the opinion said:
"Ours is a Christian country, but Christianity is
established by law, and the genius of institution
qures that the church and should be kept separate
Even in this the eminent Judge aforesaid is decidedly
in In America there number of different
religions but because the majority of those in America
who profess religion Christians, does Justify the
assumption that this is Christian country. If numbers
determine the religious characteristics of nation,
what would this Judge have say concerning the
fact that less than onethd of the population protesting
region9 Another manifest error, in the quotation given
is that which SAYS that "Chrsanitv is established bv
law If could arogate all admittedly Christian laws,
that is such laws have been enacted especially for the
benefit of the Christian religion appearing upon the
statute books of both and nation it is sefevdent
that Christianity would speedily perish AS a matter of
actual fact Christianity is not only established but it is
being maintained, by law and without the aid of the
secular arm which been from the people because
the people have been Indifferent their rights there
would be but a remnant of Christianity in the country
within comparatively few years of time One generation
would witness its demise In respect only is the Judge
who gave that opinion right and that when he said
'the church and should be kept separate" To do
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-02-26
Inauguration Of the
Twenty=seventh President
1t Will Be More Imposing and Costly
Function Than Any of Its Predecessors

Sion; yne exercises at the capltol on 81
stand accommodating 1000 persons,
concluding with the administration OF
the oath OF Office to the president and
his address; the assembly of the mill
tary and grand division In the streets
south and southeast of the civic grand
division in the streets west and north
west OF the capitol; the afternoon es-
cort OF the president by the military
and civic grand divisions from the
capitol to the White House at the con-
clusion OF his inaugural address Mt
about 1:20 p. m; review of the mill
tary and civic grand divisions by the
president from his stand in the court
of honor in front of the White House
from about 8 TO 6 in the afternoon and
the dismissal Of th" parade; the dis
play of fireworks from 7:30 to p. m.
In the military division th '~e will he
about 5000 sailors and marines from
the battleship feet, fresh from Its
cruise around the world; the famous
Philippine coHstabulary band, the mid
shipmen and cadets from the acadc-
mics at Annapolis and West Point.
The joint committee of the two
houses Of congress purposes 10 make
the ceremonies attending TIE actual in
auguration Of President L; and Vice
President S.. rman as solemn and dig
nifed as BELTS SO important an event.
Joy and music and the spirit of festiv-
ity will mark the inaugural parade.
and the scenes along the streets Will
be as brilliant as ever, bu, III the capt
tol and on the inaugural stand erected
on It's east front solemnity and dignity
will dominate. The details are already
perfected, and every official and every
employee understands the part he is g"
play.
The senate will complete the wort
Of the last session of the SiXtieth con-
gress about 1890 u. NJ. on March ana
will then take a recess so that the
scenery may be set for the important
act In the great drama of the repub ic
so soon to take place. Shortly before
noon the vice president will call tho
senate to order. The secretary Of tho
senate win announce the arrival OF inc
speaker and the house of represcr "a
u1es. and they will file into the serate
chamber and take the places assi~ncd
70 them. Next in order will con-" the
supreme court of the United States.
headed by Chief Justice Fuller. and
then the ambassadors and ministers
plenipotentiary Of the foreign nations.
Following the heads Of the diplomatic
corps VIII come the heads Of the exec
Continued on page.7)
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-02-26
KILLED BY M. G. TRAIN
irving McGurer Cut to Pieces Near
Depot, Monday. I. 49,. (.

AS the southbound 6:56 p. m. train on
the Michigan Central pulled into the
station Monday evening, Ticket Agent
McTaggart saw the mangled remains OF
man under the baggage coach. SeA
curing help he gathered the remains to-
gether and as the face and head were not
disfgured, Identification was possible,
the man proving to be Irving McGurer.
20 years of age, married, and an en-
ployee of Owosso Mfg. Co., residing
with his brother, Bert McGurer, on
Howard street. His wife survives him.
The cause of the accident is not known,
but it is supposed McGurer was going
to go to Oakley, where his parents live,
on the northbound train and stepped
from in front of the train to the other
track, without noticing the approach of
the southbound train. Coroner Cole was
summoned and found money! q razor
and other valvables on, his person and
no evidepces of foul play. A jury was
impanelled consisting of Frank Weld
man, VIM. Grove, Eugene Youngs,
John Rubleman, NJ. Cute, J. G. Steb-
bins, who met Tuesday in the municipal
court room. Coroner Cole secured the
signature of !citizens asking that an in4
quest be held, but no testimony W"
taken downiby stenographer as
supervisors had notified the cor
that no bills for such services W.
allowed, and the railroad comp
refused to pay for the service.
Tuesdy, the jury decided
death was accidental The fur
held Thursday morning from
nings- Foster undertaking parlor
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-02-26
Colonel McCauxhna.

Geo. B. McCaughna was elected Colo
mel of the nird regiment. Michigan
National Cru, rd at the meeting of Off
GERS at Lansing, Tuesday, succeeding
Col. JAS. Parker of Flint, who has with
drawn from the military service. Major
Boucher of Cheboygan, becomes Lieut..
Colonel and Capt. Guy Wilson of Flint,
was made Major.
Owosso is honored in the selection of
Mr.. McCaughna as Colonel and appre
ciates the work and time spent by him
in fitting for it. He has had a thorough
training, having served in the u. S.
army as a cavalry man; as a private,
Corporal, Captain, Major and Lieut.. Col
onel in the National Guard. He is a
student of military matters, a practical
and expert rifeman, believer in regu-
lar advancement by seniority in office
At his request Rev. c. H. Hanks was
appointed Chaplain and DR.. r. J. Tick
Captain and both have proved the
wisdom O. their selection. They will
be re.appointed under Col McCaughna
On Col. McCaughnas return from
Lansing he was enthusiastically well
coined by Co. H and large number of
citizens, The company under COM
mand Of Capt. Parker, led by the Elks'
band, marched from the depot to the
armory accompanying the carriage con-
tanning the officers. There Capt. c. H.
Hanks made few remarks notifying
the men of the honor fallen to the for
mer captain of the company. Col.
McCaughna 1ade a happy and impress
, sive talk TO the boys referring to his
election as captain six years ago. think
ing that would be the highest military
honor he would receive and he still felt
that no greater satisfaction can come to
an officer than to be captain Of good
company and liked and respected by
his men. He hopes to do honor to the
Office he has been elected to.
Mayor Burke referred to the election
of Col. McCaughna as an honor fol
Owosso.
After the speaking large number oi
members of Owosso Lodge Elks and
others congratulated the newly elected
head of the third regiment.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-02-26
rNRoM present indications 1t is ap-

~ROM present indications 1t is ap-
parent that there will be no
falling of in the inaugural cell
ebration this year. Although he
never led charge Of rough riders and
has no actual right to sing "Cheer Up,
Comrades" Mr.. Taft will be honored
by an attendance at the inaugural GER
emonies Of as great military force as
that which marched in parade behind
President Roosevelt: in keeping with
the essentially peaceful and civic char
acter Of the incoming president; the in
dustrial and civilian feature Of the pa
rade of next March 4 will be far more
extensive and imposing than ever be-
fore. ~
The program of the inaugural period
is divided into five important features
interest-first, the imposing military
division Of the pageant, which has
been arranged on big scale by Major
General j. Franklin Bell, who is grand
marshal; second. the civic organization
division of the parade. with Major
Thomas =. Morgan, chairman of tie
committee, in charge as marshal; third,
the great display of fireworks on the
White lot, just in front of the White
House, In combination with the illu-
mination Of the streets of Washington
through the downtown section, the
dome Of the United States capitol and
the Washington monument, and drill
and display Of pyrotechnics by the Re-
publican Flambeau club of Minneapo-
lis; fourth, the inaugural ball In the
pension building, the biggest brick
structure in the world; fifth, the fore
noon parade Of the American veteran
soldiers and sailors of the G. \. r.,
the Emitted Spanish War Veterans and
the Army and Navy union, which will
form the escort Of honor for President
Elect Taft and Vice President Elect
Sherman from the White House to the
capitol, where they will take the oath
of Office, preceding the big parade and
other features.
Sailors and Marines.
The details Of the big military pa
rade have been worked out by Briga-
der General John A. Johnson, chief OF
General Bells staff. assisted by Major
Samuel ID. Sturgis, adjutant general,
both regular army officers on duty at
the war department. Here is the in
auguration day program in Il nutshell
as prepared by thcm:
The morning escort of the president
from the White House TO the capitol
at 10 n. N. by the veteran grand divi