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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-12
FAIRFIELD

105th ANNIVERSARY rs
 ABRAHAM LINCOLN. A short sketch of the greatest man who ever lived: Abraham Lincoln was born at Nolin Creek, Ky. Feb +, lSos, son of Thomas and Nancy Hanks Lincoln. Ills father was poor farm- CT of English ancestry In 18l6 ms family removed to Indiana In .Lne rude life of the backwoods, Lincoanis entire schooling did not exceed one year. He lived with his family m Spencer County, Ind, till 1S30- 1nen he removed to Illinois,. where With another man he performed the feet or splitting 800 rails a day, which gave him the popular sobriquet of 'fcaai- splitter He was installed In the Presidents chair. March 1. 1881. AS a military measure he proct&med January i. 1883 the freedom or all slaves in the rebel states The war was practically brought to. a close m April. 1865. through his efforts On the 14th of the same month he was shot and died the next day He was characterized by a strong sense oa duty and great hrmnesa He was 2o years old at time of desth. 1ae Ter mains lie in OaKbridge cemetery Springfield, ILL
 No better lesson can be taught the youth of today than gathering them around the family circle and reading to them the fife of Abraham LAnc0ln, the greatest man this country mas reared
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-12

the home of Miss Abbie Sanford and did her full share in the work of piecing and quilting a bed quilt She retains full use of her limbs and mem tai faculties. By the way pieeed bed quilts which used to be one Of the standard domestic fine arts and a staple industry of sewing societies are coming into vogue again Missionary workers in the mountain districts of Tennessee and Kentucky found that the making Of such quilts was still a leading household occupation in that primitive region and arranged for an exhibition of fine specimens of the art which was recently held at the Wal dorf- Astoria in New ork Some of the quilts shown were priced at $100 each
 Plans and estimates are being pre- parHd ngineer Harold sanford, now with the General Electric Co, for an electric lighting plant for the sum mer place of D. P. B. Heggeman in Pleasant Valley. The power will be furnished by an engine on the prem ises Mir. Heggeman was recently elected president of the Nassau Ma tional Bank of Brooklyn. being pro noted to that position from the vice presidency.
 @ Itwou1d naturally be supposed that a drop letter placed in the Ridge post office would be obtainab1e by the ad- dressee later on the same day if he called there for his mail. Not at all neither that day. nor the day following because it must first go. to West Red ding in order to have the stamp can cellation checked Otherwise the post master would lose the two cents which form his compe nsation due on that particular letter A drop letter placed in the office last Saturday was not available for delivery until last Tues !. a just as promptly had it been mailed at Chicago
 Mrs. Elnora Whitehead, who stls- tained hip fracture about two weeks ago from a fall, is getting along nice Iy at the Danbury Hospital and will soon be in condition to return home.
 The newly elected officers of Red ding Grange were installed last even ing by Past State Master Healey of windsor Locks. State Master J. Ar thur Sherwood was also present and made an address. The installation was appointed for last week, but MT Healey could not come then and visit ing auto parties from Monroe Center and Easton went home disappointed.
 Fred Jodrey, who was fatally injur- ed in Westport a, few days ago from being run down by an auto. was well known here, having been in the em- ploy of Sanford Osborn as teamster for several years. he IeIt town latSl fall after a team which he was driving went off a bridge and into the river on the Putnam Park road.
 Judge J. B. Sanford went to New Haven yesterday to attend the State convention of probate judges
 Marshall D. Sanford and Burr San ford are on jury service this week in the Common Pleas court at Danbury
 Miss Belle Sanford is in New York fora few days, visiting friends
 Mortimer Gardiner, in the employ of Commodore Luttgen, suffered a sprafned ankle Tuesday from a fall on the ice.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-12
ADAMS EXPREss CUTS
 DIVIDEND IN HALF

New York, Feb. 12-The Adams Express Company reduced the divi- dend yesterday from a 12 to 6 per cent. annual basis by declaring a quarterly payment of s1.50 a share, owing to the parcels post inroads.
 A circular mailed Shareholders on December 15 intimated discontinu- aEfca of the 12 per cent. rate.
 The company has paid 12 per cent 8 year since 1909, per cent. in 1S0s 10 per cent. from 1908 to 1907, 8 per cent. in 1902 and 1901, 8 per cent and 6 per cent. in 1900.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-12

2 @ ID a te weakness
 pain and irregulari- ties The pains in my sides were in- creased by walking or standing on my feet and I had such awful bearing down feelings, " as de- pressed in spirits
 and became thin and pale with dull, heavy eyes. | had six doc-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-12
ARRESTED FOR GAMBLING
 E1SEp BY JUDGE WAKEALAN 2

FIN ELL r' v A-r-1 aH1 sf
 Charles James, proprietor of the sa- loon in southport arTested Tuesday py Sher4m Elwood for conducting gan bling establishment. was brouSnf pe- fore Justice Wakemanss court yester- day for hearing The evidence proaEn orf the fact that James' place was harboring young men who rreQuen.eu !. the place for the purpose of gambling ss-,-,, z,Ie ir,+s made to the authorities shower where youfhs were fast fs Hing info ways of wickedness through means provided at the Southport plarce ra5ded tuesday Notwithstanding the fact that James was sometime ago 1afd avasit by Sheriff E1wood who, at that time. warned the saloon man as<afnst continuing the gambling the warning was not needed His pres- ent trouble was brought about mainly through complaint from guardians of d young man employed on local estate Being Implicitly trusted this young man was enabled to pilfer money from his employer and on 1n77 vesffeation ft was found where the youth had been frequenter Of James nIace. slot machine in the saloon was getting all of the young mans money. which fact brought about the ssorapIzinf and raid by the sherfm- James was found guilty yesterday be- fore the cozrt lined g and costs. the slot rnaeFsine found in the place was eonfscafed and by order of the court will be destroyed This should be & further warning to James and other saloon keepers tH this vicinity that gambling will not be tolerated by the authorities.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-12

The French steamer Chicago, en route to New York with her emer- gency steering gear in use, was fore ed to put in at Halifax. Nova Scotia, Ito renew her coal supply.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-12
News Items From Adjacent Towns

J. G. Hayward is again able to be around and about. MT. Hayward has been suffering from injuries reee1ved by a;4falfs few days ago.
 Mrs. MI Harris spent Monday with her sister. who is i'll at her home in Newborn l,..-s.s...
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-12
MAKES LOAN TO CHINA

Pekin, China, Feb. 12-T1e Stand : ard Oil Company today made a loan to the Chinese government in return for oil concessions which are describ : ed as very important
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-12
PERSONALS

Cards have been issued for an .sauc- ton bridge to be given by Miss Mar Jorie Sillinan at her nome on Main street on Tuesday,. the 17th.
 Mrs. John Graham expects to visit friends in Hartfcrd soon The Red Rose Embroidery club meets tomorrow with Mrs. Harry Hunt of Broad street
 Friends of Mies-Anroineite Baker will be glad to hear that she is inn proving, although slowly, from her fall recently.
 Miss Florence Zimmerman was a recent visitor in town
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-12
PERsONAL MEN4TON

Dr. George F. Sheedy of 2.O59 Main street has accepted position in Ford ham hospital; New York.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-12

Next Tuesday, the contract for 725. 0oo pounds of butter for the navy will be let at Washinston.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-12

Henry vollmer, Democrat, was elect ed to Congress from the Davenport, Ia. district.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-12
MRS. WILLIAMS
 LONG SICKNESS
Yields To Lydia E. Pink hams Vegetable
 Compound.

E1khart, Ind. :-<s I suffered for forr. teen years from organic inflammation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-12
rAxEN To 1.AKE.vIHsv

On complaints from his neighbors In cxeenfe1d Hfu that Denny Hayes Was in a condition requiring attention from the authorities Sheriff EIvvood was there Wftb the goods Al quick trip. caDf1,rfnx of Denny, an automobile ride for his, with O pravate room at Lakevieu In Bridgeport, finished Den nyss sport for the day
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-12
RESUME BUSINESS.

RESUME BUSINESS Alfred Perry, recently returned from the south where he was intending to establish a residence, has again re- opened his office in the Perry block on Spring street It is MT. Perry's g ness formerly conducted by. him. A TOO pound Fairbanks engine was re- cefved yesterday from New York through the local freight station to be used by MT Perry in his new plant Charles Hull of NH Plain received a ear lead Of oats from Stepney yes terdays
 meeting of the Farmers Institute was held yesterday afternoon at Greenfield Grange hall "A goQd meet ing was reported with much business transacted of irnportance to m nembers af the Institute.
 From the Bridgeport hospital comes reports Of improvement in the condi- ton of James Jennings Of Fairfield MT Jennings, for some time. has been undergoing treatment at the hospital and his improved condition IS good news to friends and relative.
 short visit with friends in Put nam is being enjoyed by MT and Mrs John Wilkinson of Holland Hill.
 Much favorable comment was heard abouts town on the warning given through this column yesterday to the depredatiens caused by young men. Several places about town have been wantoniy mutilated after dark sets in by these same young men. It is time halt was called
 Nothing out of the ordinary in town foday-Lfncoln's birthday. Library closed all day. open this evening from T to s-s0- Shorter hours in postof11ce service
 Friends in New Haven are enter tainIng Miss Iva King of Spring
 At the home Of his mother Charles Banks of Roxbury is visiting for q few days.
 Harry Disbrow entertained a friend from GIenbroo4x as his week end ayt1eSt
 Returning from a visit with Mrs Martin Burr of Greenfield Hfl1, Mrs. Daniel Wheeler Is now at home
 Miss Ruth Jennings daughter of Milton ". Jennings, Is recovering from an illness of two weeks duration.
 Harold Hull is progressing rapidly in construction Of his new home.
 At the home of friends on Spring g street. Miss Viola Sheldon of Hart ford. has been a recent visitor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-12
LETTERS UNCLAIMED

Postmaster George Smith wish hes to notify the following persons that un- claimed letters await them at the lo- cal poatuffre Mrs. Fillmore Clark. Mrs B. Kelly dwo 1etters). MT Arch ibald Kellogg. Darius Weed, MT Fl. E. Penf4eid. MT. J. L. Patterson, Miss Nellie Jennings, Miss E. Jennings Miss Julia KeaIey and Miss Fannie Ward The genial postmaster says postal laws allow him only two weeks to re- tain unclaimed letters. when they must he forwarded to the dead letter ofnee at Washington
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-12

Col. Goethsls ~ill leave Panama to- York
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-12

New York opened an office to aid the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-12
.PAfENTs-

A. M. WoO&TEt, AttorneV-at-Eiat Late Examfuer u. 6. Patent Ofncs HIS MAIN sBs E1CUEIITY BLDG.
 BRIDGEPORT, CONN Send Postal Tor BooIxlet on Patentr.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-12

Sanford Chicken Farm of Greenfield Hin yesterday received several coops of fsncv chickens from Jersey. This farm breeds fancy poultry on an ex- tensfve scale
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-12

In observance of Lincoln's birthday y as usual, the Library was closed this afternoon and will De this evening also. The post off1ee will observe the usual holiday hours too:
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-03-04
LESS DYSPEPSIA NOW
HERES THE REASON

The fact that there is less dyspepsia
and Indigestion in this community
than there used to be is largely, we
believe, due to the extensive use of
Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets, hundreds
of packages of which we have sold.
No wonder we have faith in them.
No wonder we are willing to offer
to offer them to you for trial entirely
at our risk.
Among other things, they contain
Pepsin and Bismuth, two of the
greatest digestive aids known to
medical science. They soothe the
iDfiamed stomach, allay pain, check
heartburn and distress, help to digest
the food, and tend to quickly restore
the stomach to it's natural comforta
Bile healthy state.
There is no red tape about our
guarantee. 1t means just what it
says. Wei II ask you no questions
Your word is enough for Us. If
Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets don't re
store your stomach TO health and
make your digestion easy and COM
Portable, we want you to come back
for your money They are sold only
at the 1000 Rexall Stores, and in this
town only by us. Three sizes, Csc,
soc. and $1.O0.-Austin's Pharmacy,
Orleans, VT.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-03-04
CALEDONIA COUNTY.

A non-partisan Prouty club was
organized in Lyndonville with an en-
rolled membership of 200 out of the
total voting strength of $50 in the
village. These officers were elected ::
President, w. I. Powers; vice presi-
dents. E. A. Cook and E. L. Wells !;
secretary; George g;, Mcdonald: trea-
committee, G. M. Campbell. J. w.
Titcomb, J. B. Chase. A. E. Hum
phrey, DR.. C. C. Waller. Arthur
Simpson. Prouty clubs have also been
started in Danvjlle. Groton, West
Hardwick. Barnet. Kirby, Wheelock,
Sutton and Sheffield.
The sixth annual banquet of the
Lyndonville Driving club was held at
Lyndonville Monday evening of last
week with an attendance of more than
$50, horsemen being present from all
parts of the State and New Hampshire.
President C. M. Darling presided.
The club has 1875 members. The
following officers were elected: Presi-
dent. c. M. Darling; president. G.
G. Waller; secretary treasurer George
w. Mcdonald; auditor. Roger B. Laid
starter, A. A. Barber; judge w. G..
Hanscome; classification committee,
L. R. Farrar, George Rurdick, J. J.
Stafford timer, R. B. Ladd marshals.
F. c. Lynch, Ira Davis and j. J.
Spafford.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-03-04
j "A. YOU NJ,
H. A. DENYING,
Comm
STATE OF VERMONT

District of Orleans SIS.
The II CnOrable Probate Court for the Dis
trict aforesaid:
To all persons interested in the etate OF
Mary A. Shedd, q minor,
WHEREAS, application in writing hath
been made 10 this court ~ the guaru!aI OF
Mary a. Shedd, a minor, who is al hei. t,
Inn estate Oh FuGene r. fj!%kford, EAUe 81
Barton in said District, deceased, therein
representing that part of an AT Gem pied IL
rangement between the said Euge &c +.
BickfOrd, in his lifetime, and his W fe Sia-
mantha G. BicllfOrd, respecting property
rights between the said Eugene F. BichfOrc
and Samantha G. BickfOrd on the 22nd day
of May, 1906, the said Samantha q. Bickford
executed writing, the purpose of " hich
was an attempt to convey to the heirs Of the
said Eugene f. BickfOrd all rights which
the said Samantha q. BickfOrd had in and
to the real and personal property of the said
Eugene Bickford; that said attempted
Quit-claim deed is recorded in Book %. page
5l2 of the Barton Land Records but that the
same has never been delivered to any OF the
heirs of the said deceased; that all the heirs
to the estate of said deceased except said
minor have executed to G. f.. HambIet
Administrator of the estate of said deceased
a quit-claim deed Of Whatever interest, If
any. was conveyed to said heirs by the writ
ing above set forth that said -Administra-
tor has been granted a license by said Court
to sell the real estate of which the said
Eugene F. BickfOrd died seized and posses
sed, but that said writing OF Quit-cIaim deed
stands in the nature of a cloud upon the
title of said real estate, the same being re-
corded in the Barton Land Records as above
set forth, and that unless said minors in
terest in said real estate, if any, by virtue
of the writing above set forth, is not trans
ferred to the said Administrator, it will ma.
terially affect the amount which said Adj
ministratOr will be able to realize from the
sale of such real estate, and said guardian
prayS for license to convey to the said Ham
blet whatever interest, if any, said minor
took or received in the estate of said de-
ceased by reason Of the writing or quit-cIain
deed above set forth.
WHEREUPON, said Court appointed
and assigned the 18th day of March, 1914
at two O'Clock at +. w. Baldwin's Office il
Barton in said Dis, to hear and decide upon
said application, and ordered that public
notice thereof to be given to all per-
sons interested therein, by publishing this
order three weeks successfully in the
Orleans County Monitor, a newspaper
published at Barton in said District
which circulateS in the neighbOrhood OF
those persons interested therein, all which
publications shall be previous to the time
appointed for the hearing
THEREFORE, you are hereby notified to
appear before said Court at the time and
place aforesaid, then and there in said Court
to object to the granting of such license, il
you see cause.
Given under my hand at Newport, in said
District, this 24th day of February, 1914.
RUFUS W. SPEAR,
$40 Judge
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-03-04
Estate of Cyrus D. eMetcalf
STATE OF VERMONT


District of Orleans SIS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the Dis
trict Aforesaid:
To the heirs and all persons interested in
the estate of Cyrus d. Metcalf late of
Irasburg in said District, deceased,
WHEREAS application hath been made
to this court in writing, by the Administra-
tor of said Estate, praying for license and
authority to sell all of real estate of
said deceased to wit an undivided half inter-
est in the farm occupied by said deceased
in his lifetime, his home place, consisting
of buildings and about one hundred sixty
seven acres of land, the other half of said
farm being owned by the estate of Angela
r. Metcaf, deceased representing to said
Court that it would be beneficial to the heirs
and all persons interested in the estate of
said deceased to sell said real estate and
convert the same into money.
And bringing into Court the consent and
appreciation in writing, of all the heirs to
said estate residing in this state. and setting
forth the situation of the real estate.
WHEREUPON, the said Court appointed
and assigned the 18th day of March, 1914 at
10 a. M. at the Probate office in Newport in
said District to hear and decide upon said
application snd petition and ordered
public notice thereof to be given to
all persons interested therein by pub
fishing said order, together with the
time and place of hearing three weeks sue
ceSsively in the Orleans County Monitor a
newspaper which circulates in the neighbor-
hood of those persons interested in said es-
ViOus to the day assigned for hearing.
THEREFORE, you are hereby notified to
appear before said Court, at the time and
place assigned, then and there in said Court
such license, if you see cause
Given under my hand at Newport in said
District this 9th day of February 1914.
r. w. SPEAR Judge
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-03-04

HEALTH AND BEAUTY,

A sun bath is invaluable for delicate
women and children.
Lack of sufficient sleep soon shows
in ones appearance.
Eight hours sleep out of every "a
is required for building up the body.
1t is bad practice to clip the cuticle
at the base of the nails, as the skin
is apt to become rough and shaggy.
Prepared chalk is very good for
whitening the teeth, but If used too
often will, in time. destroy the enamel
The sun is very good for the hair
and, after washing, the hair should be
dried in the sun, in the open air If
possible.
There is nothing better than red
clover tea for curing rheumatism, says
writer. Get the red clover and
steep one cup with a little scullcap
and drink half glass after meals and
before retiring; also get little pure
iron tonic from your doctor to keep
the blood rich.
Every woman caring for the beauty
of her skin should protect it from the
harsh winds of the winter months, as
she did during gusty March days.
Chiffon is most desirable, there being
no harmful dots and designs. A thin
black is the very best selection, as it
protects without impairing the sight,
| and comes in proper widths to cover
hair as well.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-03-04
POSSIBILITIES IN POPCORN.

Popcorn is a truly delightful dainty
which has been enjoyed by small and
great for ages past. AS the winter
evenings approach, which shut us in
around the coy fire, we can indulge
in the pastime, so we'll beloved by the
children and their elders as well, of
popping corn. A wire pepper over
Goals is the ideal way of popping corn,
as one may see the process and watch
each white, fluffy ball of deliciousness
prepare itself for it's journey down
the little red lane"
Cracker Jack is such favorite with
the little people that every mother
should know how to enhance her pop
ularity by being able to prepare it.
The addition of nuts to the following
recipe will give us the homemade
Cracker Jack.
Popcorn Candy.-Put half cupful
each Of brown and white sugar into a
saucepan, add tablespoonful Of vim
egar and a quarter of cup of water
with tablespoonful of butter when
the candy has cooked to the hard ball
stage. Pour this boiling hot over a
dish of freshly-popped corn, with all
the hard kernels removed. Stir while
pouring, SO that each kernel is well
coated over.
Popcorn Balls.-Take three-quarters
Of cupful each of brown and white
sugar, half a cupful of molasses and
half a cupful of water and a Sable
spoonful Of vinegar. Add a table
spoonful of butter, and butter the
saucepan before adding the ingredi-
ents Let this boil without stirring
until it makes a hard ball when a bit
is dropped in water. When it spins
a thread, add a quarter of a cupful OF
butter. Just before taking Off add a
fourth Of a teaspoonful of soda; pour
in fine stream over the popcorn, stir
ring to have it evenly mixed. Take
up handfuls of the corn and press into
balls, dipping the hands into water
each time to keep them from sticking
Work quickly, before the mass hard
ems. Keep the balls in cold place,
as they soften and become tough in a
warm room. Wrap in waxed paper.
Buttered Popcorn.-Into a deep ket-
tie with a close-ftting lid, put two Ia
b1espoonfuls of lard or butter, or half
of each. When the fat is melted, add
a half cup of corn; stir until the corn
is evenly coated with fat, and then
put on the lid, shaking the pan all the
while.