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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1915-08-18

Several auto parties from here
attended the Chautauqua at Newport
during the week. Those who heard
Quantino's band Monday evening saw it
was not quite equal to Whales band
which appeared in our own Chautau-
qua.
At the meeting of the Orleans club
which was held here recently it was
voted to tae over the work formerly
done by the board of trade. A com
mercial~ committee was elected with
Z. ID. French, chairman. R. A. Bean.
A. W. Fletcher, A. A. Doe and Charles
r. Taplin.
Mrs. Joel Temple receive word that
her daughter, Mrs. l.. Elliott. formerly
bury, underwent very critical OPERA
tons Sunday, August 8, at Brightlook
hospital with success. Mrs. Elliott is
very low at present but her friends are
hoping for permanent recovery.
The 50OO-gallon water tank erected
over the sounding board factory fifteen
years ago has been removed The
tank was emptied on Monday and one
of the corner supports removed. Ropes
were then used to topple the tank over
lntO tne mill yaru. Inc resulting
crash was somewhat of surprise to
those who were not warned. The COM
pany has installed fire pump with
a capacity of $50 gallons per minute
connected with the village mains and
with Barton river. This with the
pump at the back factory gives the
village fire -fghting force of 1900
gallons per minute in case an accident
should cripple the regular village
supply. ~.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1915-08-18
OUR EMERSON PIANO

for 1920 is going some. yet until Oct.
1st we will sell you new, beautiful,
upright Emerson piano, direct from
the factory for $3.50 with stool and
scarf on payments of $40 down and So
per month. Send for catalogue.
George ID. Jarvis & Son, Burlington,
Vt. adv.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1915-08-18

Boston visited Mrs. Martha Burrows
recently.
Mrs. Jennie Robinson is staying at
Henry Leland's since her return from
Burlington.
Mrs. Leon Gilman of Orleans spent
part of last week with her sister, Mrs.
L. N. Lund.
Miss Laura Whitehill is visiting in
Lyndonvllle and attending the Chau-
tauqua there. 3
E. l. Huse of Miami, Florida. who
was a former resident of this town is
visiting friends here.
Miss Helen Smith of Orleans and
Miss Mae Emerson of Barton spent
Sunday at their homes.
Mrs. Collins Lacourse has been in
Sheffield the past week caring for her
sister. who has been ill.
Mr.. Roberts. who has been stopping
working at Horace Whitehill's.
Mrs. Merrill Lewis of Charleston
spent the weekend with her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Whitehill.
NiAo. N1CduIIe VI Albany and her
sister. Mrs, Rose Page, of Medford
Mass, are visiting at P. G. Stones.
The body of George Gray's little
child was brought here from Morgan
Sunday and placed in the family lot.
Mrs. Lincoln Campbell was called to
Morgan recently by the illness and
death of her brothers two-months' -old
baby. .....
Mrs. E. A. Emerson and daughter.
Rose and Mrs, Gilbert Dutton were in
Barton Thursday to attend the funeral
Of Goldle Jenness.
Stella and leila Shedd of Island
Pond and their grandfather. Alonzo
Gray, Of East Charleston visited at
Ira Gray last week.
Mrs. T. G. Crandall accompanied
Mr.. and Mrs. Orson Grow on an auto
trip to St. Johnsbury and Waterford
Saturday, returning Sunday afternoon.
Quite party of Daughters of Liber-
ty from Mollie Stark Council and visit
ing members from Green Mountain
Council of Newport Center attended
the picnic at Willoughby lakeSaturday.
All report very pleasant time.
EVANSVILLE
Frank Lapierre is repairing the
schoolhouse.
Mrs. M. A. Foss is visiting in st.
Johnsbury. ~.
There is an eight-pound boy at
Willard Going's.
Claud Houston is the proud father ef
a 10.pound boy. -..-
Elmer Hilliard of Derby Line visited
his brother. Charles, over Sunday.
Harry Webb and family have re-.
turned to their home at Hanover, N.
H. ! ..
u W. Brown is attending the Grard
Ledge K. of P, at ST. Adams this
week
Hattie King advertises at public auc.
ton her personal property Monday.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1915-08-18

Mrs. Ellie Clark has been sick with
qulnsy sores. Irene Broe is working
for her.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1915-08-18

Mr.. and EMrs. John Bullock visited
relatives in Fitch Bay,ss P. O., last
week -
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1915-08-18

SSHazel Burrows and : friend from
Boston visited Mrs. Martha Burrows
recently.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1915-08-18

Mrs. Jennie Robinson is staying at
Henry Leland's since her return from
Burlington.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-03-25
DIDN'T WANT TO MEET HIM
colored Parsons Description Of His
Satanic Majesty Brought Converts
to Mourner's Bench.

The late celebrated Peter Vinegar,
WHO in days gone by used to make
periodical visits to Danville, says the
Advocate. for the purpose OF deliver
ing his sermons. remarkable on ac-
count of their startling texts, on one
occasion spoke to a large assemblage
OF the colored population and a few
whites at the old colored Methodist
church on Walnut street. He arose,
raised his spectacles from his eyes.
and said:
'My beloved brederen and sisteren,
take my tex dis evenin' in dat por.
tion NV de Scriptur' whar de 'Postle
Paul plnts his pistol at de 'Phesians,
ar whar It says, 'Whar de hen
scratches dar's de worm. 'ceptin' de
case whar sum previus hen hav bin
dar.'" He then proceeded to tell his
hearers what a horrible personal APP
pearance the devil presented, with the
following description: His eyes look
like two balls NV fire, his teef like two
skinned saplins, his ears hang down
like a 'baccer leaf an his bref smoke
like tar kittle." That night Peter
made many converts.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-03-25
LATEST KINK IN "MoWEs"
Novelty, But According to One Mans
Experience II Can Have an
Uncanny Side.

"The latest thing IN moving pic
lures is one OF yourself" said the
curlo seeker OF the Lambs club al
New York. "and it's scream. Not
one OF those that you run your finger
nail over to get the motion. but the
motion is right In the picture.
ITS all on one card and you show
up with your usual face in repose
then with a broad smile and thirdly
with any kind OF a face you want to
make up for the occasion. They
beat the ordinary still life photograph
to a frazzle. I've got one I'm saw.
Ing to show my grandchildren when
I'm fourscore. I'll bet I won't rec.
ognize myself.
There's an uncanny side to them.
too. A friend OF mine had one taken
about two months ago, and three
weeks later he was taken suddenly
i'll and died His wife found II unex-
pectedly among his effects and when
he smiled up at her she tainted dead
away. took a look at II myself,
but | don't feel like making II move.
'She gave II to me and I'm saving
II till we get over the shock. and TN
sure by and by we will all be glad
to look at II and see him smile at us
as he used TO. But not now. No sir.
not yet a while"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-03-25
TRADE PROSPECTS
ARE ENCOURAGING

Improvement in Business since deprcs-
sion reached low tie several months ago
has been gradual. Confidence has been
restored and unless all signs fail, the coun-
try is scheduled for boom almost un-
parallelled.
In order 10 overcome the depression that
attacks person in poor health II is neces-
sary that particular attention be paid to
the Stomach, Liver and Bowels. These or
gans are the controlling power in all mat
ters pertaining to health and there is moth
ing will make you feel $50 blue" and dis
couraged as TO be without appetite-to be
subject 10 spells of headache, indigestion,
dyspepsia and biliousness--or to have con.
stipated bowels.
Nature never intended anyone to be in
such condition and the only way to i'm.
prove matters is to give necessary aid
promptly. This suggests trial Of Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters, because IL has an
established reputation as tonic and appe-
tizer. and will be found very helpful in any
Stomach, Liver or Bowel ailment.
II is well known as real FIRST aid," and
for over 90 years has held permanent
place in thousands Of homes. You will
make no mistake in purchasing bottle to.
day, but be careful 10 see that the Private
Stamp over the neck is unbroken. This is
your protection against limitations.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-03-25
TO BREAK LlP-BlTINe HABIT
Distressing Form, Of Nervousness Need
Not Prove Too Hard to
Overcome.

The other day a friend said to me:
Have you ever noticed how many
women bite their lips?" | had to con-
fess that | hadn't the slightest idea
OF the number, but that would go on
an observation tour the next time |
came in contact with a roomful Of
women. The opportunity presented
itself n few days later, and went
about among them trying to discover
those who had contracted the habit.
About 10 per cent showed this form
Of nervousness, which is scarcely less
dishguring than biting the nails, and
Ear more difficulty to cure.
The skin of the lips is so delicate
and thin that the slightest change In
temperature will cause It to dry and
break, and the irritation OF this sur
face roughness seems to lend an ire
sistible impulse to the teeth.
Very soon this slight abrasion be
comes raw and sore, and in winter Is
particularly difficult to heal. II your
lips are in this condition ! would first
apply spirits OF camphor. which is an
astringent. and a natural protection.
over this place n coating of vaseline,
which win allay the Inflammation and
help heal the skin.
To cure the lip-biting habit II is
sometimes necessary to resort to the
same methods that are used to break
the habit OF biting the nails. II you
have the courage to apply a coating
OF aloes to the outer edge Of the lips
II will serve to remind you the next
time you start biting them.-Pitts-
burgh Dispatch.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-03-25
SYRUP OF FIGS FOR
A CH|LD'S BOWELS
It is cruel to force nauseating,
harsh physic into a
sick child.


Look back at your childhood days.
Remember the dose" mother insisted
on castor oil. calomei, cathartics.
How you hated them, how you fought
against taking them.
With our children it's different.
Mothers who cling to the old form OF
physic simply don't realize what they
do. The children's revolt is well-found-
ed. Their tender little ''insides" are
injured by them.
II your childs stomach, liver and
bowels need cleansing. give only deli
cious California Syrup Of Figs" Its
action is positive. but gentle. Millions
OF mothers keep this harmless fruit
laxative" handy; they know children
love to take 1t; that It never fails to
clean the liver and bowels and sweet.
en- the stomach, and that teaspoonful
given today saves a sick child tomor'
row.
Ask at the store for 50-cent bottle
of California Syrup Of Figs" which
has full directions for babies. children
of all ages and for grown-ups plainly
on each bottle. Adv.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-03-25
Safety First.

John Sharp Williams stepped out OF
the senate chamber in response TO the
card OF Bob Gates. who is Washing
ton correspondent OF distinguished ap-
pearance and much political sapience.
Bob asked him number of ques-
tions and then, in parting. he asked:
by the way, senator. have you got
a good cigar about u?'-putting the
request under the head of unfinished
business.
'No. | haven't but one left--and |
just now bit the end of 1t preparatory
10 lighting IT," replied John Sharp.
'If I'd just been a minute or two
sooner" suggested Bob.
mot exactly" said the senator. "The
fact is. when | started out here | bit
the end of the cigar just for fear you
might ask for It,"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-03-25

Everyone had gathered in the draw
ing-room- after dinner. and all were
feeling contended with themselves as
well as at peace with the outside
world. when II was suggested as pas
time that every lady should state the
gift she most coveted. and the posses.
sion of which she would most prize
With prompt acquiescence each regis
tered her choice. Mrs. wellman wished
for the most exquisite jewels extant.
Mrs. King desired to be the best.
dressed woman in society. Mrs. cray.
ton preferred to own the handsomest
turnouts, while Mrs. Smith craved
popularity. Robinson, sprlnging from
his chair, exclaimed "Heavensl don't
any of you care for beauty?" Some of
them still think II was intentional.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-03-25
TOMMY ATKINS" PLEDGE.

The following "tetotal" pledge is be-
ing circulated among the British
troops on the European battle fields:
Don't ask me
To take drink;
I've decided to be teetotal while
On service for my country.
"(Carry this with you and show IL
whenever asked to take liquor.)"
On the reverse side of the card is
printed:
Temperance Battle Card for the
Great War.
Recognizing that as army, navy
and medical leaders have stated,
alcohol or drink is detrimental to
health and efficiency,
II promise. God helping me, to be
teetotal while on service for my coun-
try.-(Signed with witness).
"(Get a mate or the chaplain, or
an officer to witness this)"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-03-25
GRANDMA USED SAGE TEA
TO DARKEN HER GRAY HAIR
She Made Up Mixture OF Sage Tea
and Sulphur to Bring Back Color
Gloss, Thickness.

Almost everyone knows that Sage
Tea and Sulphur. properly compound
ed, brings back the natural color and
lustre to the hair when faded, streaked
or gray; also ends dandruff, itching
scalp and stops falling hair. Years
ago the only way to get this mixture
was to make 1t at home. which Is
mussy and troublesome. Nowadays,
by asking at any store for "Wyeth's
Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy" you
will get a large bottle Of the famous
old recipe for about SO cents.
Don't stay gray! Try 1t! No one
can possibly tell that you darkened
your hair, as il does II so naturally
and evenly. You dampen a sponge or
soft brush with it and draw this
through your hair, taking one small
strand at time. by morning the gray
hair disappears. and after another ap-
plication or two. your hair becomes
beautifully dark. thick and glossy
Adv.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-03-25
Much More Cheerful

"a scientist says that the sun will
never cool or"
I'm very glad to hear that"
What difference does 1t make to
you who will be dead millions OF years
before anything of the sort could hap.
pen. anyhow"
We'll, it's more cheerful to think OF
this old world, so good in spite of all
its faults, rolling along through the
sunshine 30,000.O00 years from now.
with warm, throbbing load of hui
man freight. than to picture 1t a desc
late ball of ice plunging through eter-
nal darkness"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-03-25
1tflaAlEEEEEZZ9Al5ZglsIal5 1tlalEEEEE9lZlIa
ARsa'EEy(UlTlES
.EgE 49,
WATCH IT GROW.


In Phoenix, Ariz., before the Novem-
ber election. all the liquor places put
up a sign to this effect: This build
ing will be for rent II the dry amend
ment carries" After election the sa-
loon men refused to give up their
leases, some of them opening drug
stores, some soft drink stands, some
restaurants. The law went into effect
January 1. The day afterwards every
baker and grocer in the city for the
first time sold out his stock Of bread,
and the meat markets sold out their
meats. Last year the arrests for
drunkenness in Phoenix averaged IL
per day; on the day after the saloons
closed, for the first time in its his
tory the police court had no drunks.
Phoenix bankers also have a tale to
tell. The day Arizona went dry" the
Valley bank, which suspended early in
November, reorganized and opened up
for business stronger than ever. The
Citizens bank, established by local
capitalists. opened after the saloons
we're voted out. The Central bank,
organized by eastern men after the
election. filed articles of incorporation
three days after the law went into ef-
feet and now occupies one of the
empty buildings" A branch OF the
Anchor Trust company of Wichita,
Kan. was established after the state
voted "dry." Watch Arizona grow"
say Arizonians
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-03-25
NEAR THE rop OF THE WORLD.

The "farthest north" local Wom-
ans Christian Temperance union is
in Dawson. Yukon territory, only
about one hundred miles from the
Arctic circle. 1t was organized in
1918 by one of the national organizers
of the society and is doing active
work for temperance-''livi work
ing. gaining new members" writes
the president. 'and corresponding
with the Ottawa officials in regard to
the observance of Sunday closing of
saloons" Pluckyl
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-03-25
Between Deals.

The Wall Street broker who ought
to be I'm vaudeville came across at
lunch with d fresh conundrum.
What's the difference said he.
between a taxidermist and a taxi
driver, one of those chaps who gears
the taximeter up to the highest
notch?"
Everybody had had experience with
the taximeter but nobody could supply
an answer.
''Ail right" said the broker. "One
skins you and stuffs you and the
other stuffs you and skins YOU"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-03-25
up 10 Mother

The mother of thirteen-year-old
Page has a gift for rhyming and a
generous nature. The other day Page
returned from school with the an.
nouncement that each member of her
class was expected to turn in poem
on certain given subject on the NOR.
row.
We'll, that's a very nice subject"
replied Pages mother.
Yes, but. mother" the little girl
asked. with innocent assurance, what
are you going to say about it?"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-03-25
SELF SHAMP00lNG
With cuticura Soap 10 Most Comfort
Ing and Beneficial. Trial Free.

Especially II preceded by touches
of Cuticura Ointment to spots OF dan
druff and itching on the scalp skin.
These supercreamy emollients meet
every skin want as we'll as every
toilet and nursery want In caring for
the skin, scalp. hair and hands.
Sample each free by mail with Book
Address postcard. Cuticura. Dept. KY.
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-03-25
CHURCHES AND sRswERlEs.

Did you know that over ten times
as much money Is spent in building
churches as In building breweries?
This, at least, Is the record for the
first four months of last year. Ac'
cording to no less an authority than
the American Contractor. building
trade journal. in that period the brew
ers spent $4,000 in building opera
lions and the church people spent s4,.
3Se,9S6.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-03-25
PROSPERITY IN ATLANTA.

Atlanta. Georgia. is the largest dry
city In the country, and the capital of
state in which the sale of liquor has
been prohibited since 1907. In that
year the realty transactions of the
city we're $91.S4O.350; in 1913 the
amount was almost double-s172,292,-
0O4. Building permits for 1907 aggre-
gated $4,554.771; in 1912 they reached
the sum OF $9.9S7,444. Corresponding
increase in all lines of business is re.
corded. The tax rate shows signif-
cant reduction.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-03-25
His Point Of View

What 10 your idea OF matrlmony?"
asked the fair maid who was still oc-
cupying the anxious seat.
Well" rejoined the wise chap who
had baked at the hurdle. "it's probably
all right for those who haven't enough
worry"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-03-25
In After Years.

Beauty" remarked the poetic
youth, may draw us with single
hair"
During the courtship. yes" re
Joined the bald-headed man with
sigh, but after marriage she is more
likely to grab a handful"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-03-25
DEMAND is FOR SOBER WORKERS.

In recent number of the Technical
World Is a contributed article entitled,
'The Worker Who Drinks Must CO."
The editor In an Introductory note
thus comments:
"Emperors. business men, social re-
formers are all agreed upon one thing
alcoholic drinks work positive harm.
A single glass of beer lowers a mans
efficiency z per cent. Imagine what
strong ' inc, gin. or whisky will do.
The up-to-date employer will not keep
men who drink even in moderation;
the secretary Of the navy will not al
low them on our warships; every COM
mander In the field today is leading a
sober army. Everywhere the brains
of the world recognize that alcoholic
liquors weaken both muscle and mind
power"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-03-25
Pas vindlctlveneas.

George. father has failed"
That's just like himl told you
all along, darling. that he was going
to do all he could to keep us from be-
ing married dl"-Stray Stories.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-03-25

Nearly 100000 women and children
are employed In the tobacco factories
OF the United States.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-03-25
Discard unprofitabIe Cows.

Discard the COW which has failed at
the end of TAO year to pay market
price for all the feed she has con.
sumed,
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-03-25

The inconsistency of womankind is
demonstrated by the society girl, who
starts In when sne comes out.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-03-25

1t is a whole lot better TO howl be-
fore you are hurt than to howl In a
hospital. Philadelphia Telegraph.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-03-25

Beware OF false economy. The mar
who does not invest in garden seeds
seldom picks and cucumbers.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-03-25

Falmouth is probably the oldest port
In England. II was used by the Phoe-
nlclans at least $500 years ago.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-03-25
CRANES for Wine.

Grapes intended for wine should be
left ON the vines until thoroughly
ripened.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-03-25

The school of experience has nc
commencement. It's perpetual
course.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-03-25

A self-made man is always salts
fed with his architect.-Boston Tran
script.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-03-25

Millions of particular women now use
and recommend Red Cross Ball Blue. AL
grocers. Adv.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-03-25

"The man who uttered those forged
notes made very clumsy job of it,"
"Oh, but, you know, he suffered.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-03-25

Occasionally man makes a great
hit by doing the wrong thing at the
right time.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-03-25
Its Aecompanlment

81 have an eye for the stage"
Then look out you don't get the
hook, too"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-03-25

One little taste of defeat is difficult
to swallow.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-03-25
Neglected Practice.

Pruning is one of the most neglect.
6, practices OF good orchard manage
ment.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-03-25

Anyway. we admire cheerful idiot
more than we do the other kind.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-03-25

In Alaska women have full suffrage
without opposition.