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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-04-15

cent more compensation than those
addicted to the use OF strong drink.
Much is said these days about
safety first; the public press, the
10Th Of this month, CARR ed this news
item:
Pittsburgh, Penn, March 15.-
An appeal to It's thousands Of en-
pioyes to lead mora life as
means OF increasing their own
safety while at work, and Of i'm
proving their chances Tor promo
tton, has been made by the Car
negiesSteel Company as part OF
q safety first campaign
In series of pamphlets which
have been distributed among the
men for several weeks. the COM
pany, by means of charts, shows
how much longer ma lives who
lives right than one who dissi-
pates, and tells of the better
school work done by children OF
the workman who lead clean
lie, compared with one who does
not, and how much les liable the
h. workman is to aceideat because
OF his being more aler4 and care
ful. The men Were appealed to
strictly from business stand
point
Prohibition.
West Virginia has now experienced
sight and half months of statewide
prohibition. 1t has been demonstrated
that prohibition win pfon Il BIZ, and that
prohibition law can be enforced. It
10 recognised that there is pre-
disposition to strong drink on the part
Of the offspring OF the inebriafe It
Is recognized that the 0an addicted
to. strong drink may became it's slave,
and. unless he arouses Aimself and
strikes for freedom before too late. ne
will die the slave of the master,
Drink, It Is not contenaed that law
viii take away the predfs position. nor
that II viii take away the acquired
thirst. nor that It win change habits.
No law vet has changed 1tne ieopard's
spots. But the law ma enable the
Save to escape before tka master has
bound his hand and foot and, better
yet. It viii save the you ths from be-
coming slaves Il Is contendcd thai
prOhibitory law can be enforced as
successfully IS any ot0er law that
has to do with great evLl and 3 great
reform You cannot eEpect pro-
hLe Nofy law to be 90 ea@Ily enforced
IN The beginning Of Prohibition As
alter Tie stains have bee washed out
-.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-04-15


p make the Christmas time glad and
happy. You cannot realize the changed
csnditions In the state unless you see
them and know them, and compare
them with former conditions.
Revenue.
"A few days ago the National Liquor
Dealers journal, The Official organ 81
the liquor interests in this country.
Under the heading OF "a West VIZ.
Einia Lesson, said. in part:
"A practical result Of prohibl-
ton Is now being experienced in
Weet Virginia. There is a big
deficit In the treasury of that
state because Of the abolition of
the receipts aceruing from the
liquor licenses since the opera
tion of the prohibition law.
: There could not very :
Mell be am0re practical illustra-
tion dt tas folly d pr0hibiti1a
thsn the foregoing"
In the Baltimore Sun Of Saturday,
the eth OF March, 1915; there ap-
peared on the ffent page thereof, in
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-04-15
The Words Of ! Banker.

Mr.. 3. M. GIkerson of the Wood
County Bank. Parkersburg. was QnoIeo'
recently 81 saying: apart from the
great moral uplift, there was an ap-
probable Improvement in business un-
til the great European war set In.
One Of onr leading bankers remarked
to me that the change for the better
In our community, morally and in 3
business way. since prohibition, il
most marked"
Better Christmas for Many.
/ Ii these times Of wars and runors
Of war. and depression In business. We
are told BY the merchants that their
last holiday trade was unusually large
under the existing conditions: And
particularly are ne told that people
who never before patronized the
stores during CAristmna times were
large purchasers. Men Who never b.
toEe had shopped came with ths Wis
~ ehlI1rsp s6zan t. hiE pEele1ko
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-04-15
DEFENDS PROAIBIIION
FROM ITS ENEMIES
Quotes Statistics to show That
Deficit in State Funds
Not Due to Clio sing
Of Saloons
SAYS PEOPLE ARE SATISFIED

viii Never Again viii 1nsy Place
Dollars Above Moral Worth Of Its
Citizenship-DecIares Court Records
Prove That Whisky and Crime Are
ciosely Related-Has Great Elk
pectatIon for Future Generations In
Saiooniess State.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-04-15
WEST vlRelNlA's PROBLEM.

WEST vlRGlNIA's PROBLEM.
The states greatest problem is her
constructive development Rich, vastly
rich, in natural resources, sue. as
coal. oil, gas, clay and timber, pos
sessed Of splendid farms and grazing
lands, and fruit-bearing sections with.
out better anywhere; favored with
great natural water pc ~er and al
most unrivaled natural scenery; and
having strong people, the states
possibilities are without limit.
While improvement OF Farming con-
ditions; encouragement and upbuifd-
ing Of manufacturing Industries to
make home markets for farm prod
dcts. home consumption OF fuel and
employment for labor; enlarged IA
cilities for education; the building of
permanent roads, and greater vision
of civic improvement are among
other factors that enter Into the prob
lem, yet there is no single fac
tor greater in importance, morally,
physically and financially than the
strict enforcement of the states pro-
-hibitory liquor laws, and to this fac
tor i shall speak this Afternoon
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-04-15
We Have A Right To Crow.

You will say 50 too when you see
some of our laundry work. Garments
left with US are washed absolutely
clean, thoroughly rinsed and the IRON
ing pleases the most fastidious. Give
us a trial. Goods called for and dehv.
cred. We sew on buttons and do rea-
sonable mending. free Of charge.
Charles Town Steam Laundry.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-04-15

cember, 1914 disclosed the condition
Of the states affairs and the deficits
referred to and the approximate
deficit that the state viii face June
sOth next.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-04-15
HARPERs FERRY. w. VA.

The Hotel with improved service department. is
open the public Rooms with and without baths Meals
beautiful Hotel Of the
Charges reasonable. Special
attention given months dance parties and
pared to furnish everything.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-04-15

TERMssngle $12 sl Double $780, to
S. $780, 3d.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-10-08

WIN. lnOH1dSy PdLIOHItoI G0S-
PLANES station; E. S. Hall, negro,
Stanton av. station, fired by police
trial board.
Drainage board declared Columbus
day holiday for it's employees.
i'He hit me with this" Mrs. Anna
Hickey, 125 S. Whipple, told Judge
La Buy, pointing to big rock. Hubby
fined 81.
Burglars robbed Mrs. Thos. F. Nc
Gowan, 3712 Flournoy, of wedding
clothes. Did not touch valuable cut
glass and selVerware.
Mrs. Mary Sicily, 455o Broadway,
suing P. D. Mcbride, 450S Broadway,
restaurant owner, $500. Says she
loaned money on his notes.
Mary Moran, 4603 N. Western aV.,
wants to adopt ]. E. Bolton, 81, 1854
Union av., so he. can inherit her es-
tate.
Walter Riley, 9, 864 N. Francisco,
often runs away, but always goes
straight to police station.
Police of Evanston seeking boy who
set fire to pants of Stanley Ullbrick,
16, 1912 Sherman av. Stanley I'M
hurt.
Louis Arata, 1541 N. Artesian aV.,
dead. Hurt in friendly scuffle with
VIM. Fenske, 1713 Keenon. Fenske
held.
Mrs. Hanna johnson, 4915 w. Ohio,
dead from alleged self-produced abor-
ton.
Elements Lavecke, $50 Milwaukee
av., arrested after girl told story of
Imprisonment and mistreatment.
Police called to home of Mrs. H. p.
Lund, 20 Bishop, to seek body in
trunk. Body proved to be that of a
teddy bear.
"Handsome Jack" Willard held to
grand jury on bigan1y charge. Anna
Taylor, Dwight, Ill, says he married
her, took $500 and went back to
wife.
AdoIph Goldman, 21oo De KaIb,
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-10-08
NEWS OF THE DAY CONCERNING CHICAGO

MRS. Anna OWenSI so w. HudIlSV
told Judge how neighbors stole chick
ems. Mrs. Mary Ellis sent to Bride
well for week.
Mrs. Sophie Erb, 1901 Roscoe, one
of half dozen who lost money to
pretty girl check forger.
Man believed to be Harry Klein,
800 E. 31st, dead. Thrown from auto
at 33d and Indiana av.
Felicia Gizyka, daughter of Coun-
tess Gizyka, nearly killed when tree
stump, blasted, fell into auto at Lake
Forest.
Julia Stedman killed by auto driven
by Mrs. M. ]. Duggan, 1892 Sheridan
I'd. Mrs. Duggan not held.
Man who gave several different
names taken from State street car
to hospital. Had been shot and stab
bed severely.
Austin Gordon, discharged from
police force in 1897, suing for old job.
Bullet Mrs. Frank Charaske, 1860
w. Lake, shot at robber, hit Mrs.
Chas Chadwick in corset Mrs. Chad
wick unhurt. Frank Wrolczsh ar
rested.
Mrs. Elizabeth Wayman, wife of
late States Atty ]. E. Wayman, will
get $171, 900 of fees of office which
husband refused, by court order.
Max PaIenske, former cashier of
Drovers' National bank, indicted for
embezzlement.
George Larwfck, 63, 24s S. State,
fell into lake at foot of Van Buren,.
Rescued by policeman.
-O-O-
TRACER DOES SOME PROBING
Sheriff Traeger this morning start
ed little investigation all of his own.
He wants to know whether or not the
employees in his offices contributed
willingly to the diamond-studded star
which is being purchased by Asst
Sheriff Spankuch.
One of the men in the sheriff's
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1915-11-03
Masons at Island Pond.

More than 25O Masons attended the
annual district meeting of the 10th
Masonic district at Island Pond on the
afternoon and evening of Oct. 22.
District Deputy Jones of Island Pond
presided AMI the work of all the
lodges comforting degrees or parts of
degrees was of the best. The banquet
room although seating 165 would not
hold all the hungry brethren and the
overflow were taken care of at the
Stewart house.
A Masonic orchestra of eight pieces
added much to the pleasure of the
company and to the impressiveness of
the work. The grand officers present
and speaking. besides the grand lecturer
were Grand Master Darling of Burling
ton, Deputy Grand Master Stannard of
Barton and Grand Secretary Ross of
Burlington. This is the first district
meeting the Masons of this district
have held in Island Pond for many
years, but all pronounced it a very
pleasant one and the attendance was
large in spite of the cold.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1915-11-03
Scheme Pays Good Dividends to All and
May be Further Developed Says
Author Of Article.

There is a town in the northeastern
part of Vermont with population of
less than one thousand. which has OBJ
tanned renown throughout the county
for its cot rteousness to every body that
has ever had any connection whatever
with this town. Considering its Ioca-
ton; four miles from the nearest rail-
road station. the hilly roads and many
other drawbacks the little Orleans
county town has established a wonder.
full cooperative power. Buying and
selling are studied from the very re
motest points so that the members of
the different organizations may be
benefited as much as possible.
Irasburg is the town mentioned and
it's fertile valleys with the black rich
loan and thrifty farmers have built an
extensive dairy industry. The writer
could possibly make better sounding
story if he could write that a few
hundred registered cows could be
found in the town, but as there are
only two or three herds Of full-hlooded
Jerseys and Holsteins. with a wish for
more. bv MANY Of the hard workers, we
will have to let time teach the wise
lesson. The dairies vary widely in
size, running from three to so milking
cows. The milk is separated and be
cream cooled as soon as.possiple. Very
cold spring water is found at almost
all of the farms. and cream is usually
suspended in tank of this running
water, which affords splendid means
of preserving the cream, so that high
quality butter may be made. AS q
rule the buildings are kept in very
good condition. Silos are used or
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1915-11-03
Camp Fire Girls and Boy Scouts to Give
Enterta nment

Friday evening at 815 O'Clock in
Seaver's opera hall the Camp Fire
Girls and Boy Scouts will give an
entertainment which has been prepared
under the direction of the Camp Fire
Guardian and the Scout Master. The
boys and girls have put lot of work
into this program and it bids fair to be
something worth the patronage Of all
who are interested in the young people.
The proceeds Of the evening are to go
towards the furtherance of the Boy
Scout and Camp Fire movement in
the town. Come out and prove your
good citizenship by helping this worthy
cause. The following is the program ::
Song. "Ruy Broom" Camp Fire and
Scouts; play, ga Strenuous after
noon," Scouts; matin song, Mystic
Fire. Camp Fire; humorous recita-
ton, Dorothy Emerson; Sunset Song,
Camp Fire; recitation, Avis Nye
Camp Fire song, Nanny Moon,"
Misses Hawkins and Leland song,
''Tbe SWING" Camp Fire and Scouts.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1915-11-03
Jessie G. Comstock.

Jessie Gertrude Comstock died at the
home of her sister, Clara H. Comstock,
in Watervliet. N. Y, Friday, Oct g..
She was the youngest daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. D. T. Comstock. and was
born in Essex on April ID, 1878. She
received her education in the town
schools ofe Barton and at Barton acad-
emy, leaving that institution in 1894
to teach. AS a teacher she was very
successful and after teaching in the
district schools taught in the grades
in Barre, Orleans and Barton. During
the Christmas vacation two years ago,
she went to visit relatives in Troy, N.
Y, and while there was taken i'll with
lateral sclerosiS, and never recovered
Miss Comstock was young woman Of
high moral character and was very
active In church work, especially in
the Christian Endeavor and the Sunday
school, where she was one of the most
enthusiastic and active members of
the Fidelity class. She was an excel
lent musician and afforded her friends
much pleasure by her musical talent
She was also for some time a most
efficient local correspondent for the
Monitor.
During her long illness she was
always hopeful and spoke often of
what she would do when she recov-
cred. Her sister, Clara accompanied
the remains to the home of her broth
er, F. w. Comstock, and the funeral
was held in the Congregational church
on Sunday afternoon, Rev w. A.
Warner officiating. Interment was in
the Welcome o. Brown cemetery. Miss
Comstock will be missed by a host of
friends but her good influence as "a
teacher and a Christian woman will
long be felt.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1915-11-03
County Agricultural Association Notes

There will be meeting of the ad-
visory council and local chairmen of
the Orleans County Agricultural as
sociation Friday, Nov. 5th, at Hotel
Barton, beginning at 10 a. m.
The county agent is planning some
pure bred live stock excursions to be
held during the week of Nov to 13
Detailed notice will be given next
week in the papers,. Anyone interest
ed should call the county agent on the
phone, or write him at their earliest
convenience to aid him in arranging
his plans.
The Orleans County Agricultural
association welcomes two new men in
the state who will take up the work as
county agent in their respective
counties. Mr.. Wood takes the place of
Mr.. Stimson in Caledonia county. Mr..
Wood is a graduate of Cornell univer-
sity. and has had considerable expert
ence in the Holstein live stock indus
try in New York state. Mr.. Dana
takes up the work of county agent
with the Chittenden County Farmers
association. This association is Just
beginning its active organization and
we wish them success. Mr.. Dana is q
graduate of the University of Vermont
and has been farming for a couple OF
years since graduation. and this past
season has been connected with the
extension service in conducting live
stock judging demonstrations.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1915-11-03

Osmond Dwire is again driving a
hack which will be greatly appreciated
by the public.
Mr. and Mrs, E. E. Grant of West
Burke were guests at Leon Batchel-
der's over Sunday.
Mrs. Ira Grapes of Groveton, N. H.,
has come to live with her mother,
Mrs. D. Hitchcock.
Rev. w. A. Warner was in East
funeral of an uncle.
Mrs. F. w. Cutting was in Clare
mont, N. H., last week to attend the
funeral of relative.
A son, Merton Hiram. was born to
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Lewis of St.
Johnsbury, Oct. 18th.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. D. Marshall of
Boston are spending several days at
the Crystal Lake House.
Mrs. Jennie Tenney and Miss Alice
Tenney of Newport were guests of
friends in town Sunday.
Dr. and Mrs. w. E. Bailey of East
Craftsbury visited at Clarence Han
sons the first of the week. -
Henry Damon has moved into Mrs.
L. P. Pages tenement recently vaca-
ted by Ephraim Choquette.
F. w. Comstock is laying hardwood
floors and making other improvements
on the interior of his home. =
The regular meeting of the w. C. T..
U. will be held with Mrs. F. S.
Whitcher Tuesday afternoon.
MIR. and Mrs. George Dean of West
Burke were guests of their daughter.
Mrs. John Mcclellan, over Sunday.
The dance in Old Fellows hall Friday
/ evening was attended by about 80
couples and all report splendid time.
+ P. Hanscom of New York has been
spending several days at Hotel Barton
visiting his sister. Mrs. G.. P. Jenness.
Y Mrs. T. C. Colburn and son of Or
leans visited Mrs. Colburn's father,
F. D. Williamson, Friday and Satur-
day.
Do not forget to take advantage of
the discount sale Saturday and Monday
at Mrs. Vercoe's. Opposite the post
office. ad
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Carter, who
have been living in F. w. Baldwin s
house. have gone to w. S. Hibbard's to
board.
Mrs. Hattie Martin, who has been
visiting her niece, Mrs. Luella Denni-
son, at Passumpsic for week, has re-
turned.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1915-11-03
Congregational Church Notes.
Sunday morning will be commune

Sunday morning will be communion.
The Misses Whitcher, Potter and
Wright rendered excellent orchestral
music at the C. E. meeting Sunday
evening.
There will be union service in the
M. E. church Sunday evening. Mr..
Warner will speak extemporaneously
on "a Study in Profit and Loss"
Owing to a misunderstanding in
dates, the Fellowship meetings an
nounced for Tuesday have been indefi-
nite'y postponed.
Several missionaries from the Wom-
ans Board meeting to be held in
Burlington next week. are expected to
be in Orleans county Sunday, Nov. IA,
and will give addresses in several OF
the churches upon the work in Turkey.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1915-11-03

Mahlon Gardiner had the misfortune
to fall from bank in the rear of the
school building, last week, breaking
his arm.
Mrs. J. ?. Callagban and nurse, who
have been at Hotel Barton for several
weeks. have returned to their home in
Montreal.
E. w. Patterson of Hanover, N. H. ,
is in town called here by the illness
and death of his mother, Mrs. Lydia
Patterson.
Miss Clara Toohey has been spend
ing several days at her home in Rut-
land and attending the teachers con-
vention held there.
Burleigh C. Kimball and Miss Martha
M. Friend both of Willougbby were
married at the parsonage by Rev. w.
A. Warner Oct. II.
H. F. Gilman and friend of Man.
chester. N. H.. visited Mr.. Gilman s
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Gilman, over Sunday.
Mrs. Harriet Borland, who has been
| spending two weeks with her sons,
John and Clarke Borland, in West
dlOver, mas r6CuruoQ uOluc.
| The Spugs would like 100 new mem
bers. Remember this society is to
promote useful giving. Hand your
dues of ten cents to Mrs. c. A. Bar
rows.
H. P. Baldwin, Miss Isadore Foss.
| Mr.. and Mrs. J. F. Batchelder and
Mrs. E. F. Dutton were in Lyndonville
Monday to attend the funeral of Mrs.
| Ellen Fletcher.
A large number of townspeople took
dinner at the Crystal Lake House
Sunday. Next Sunday they will serve
turkey dinner at the regular price
/ from to 2 o'clock.
| The Afternoon Study and Woman's
| Literary clubs will entertain the Book
and Thimble club of Orleans in the
| Congregational church parlors tomor.
row afternoon at 2.30 o'clock.
The Ladies' society of the Congrega.
tional church will serve supper Wed.
nesday. Nov. 10, at 6 o'clock. This
will take the place of the annual
chicken pie supper. Everyone cordial.
ly invited. Supper 20 cents.
William E. Hanson of Glover and
Miss Esther w. Basford of this place
were married by Rev. w. A. Warner at
the parsonage Saturday. Glenford
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1915-11-03
BARTON

J. N. Webster was in Boston last
week.
Mrs. o. H. Mossman was in New
port Saturday.
Kathleen Blake has been quite i'll
the past week.
Miss Claribel Somers of Derby was
in town Saturday.
Clyde Heath was in East Craftsbury
at work last week.
Alden Owen entertained his sister
from Cabot last week.
John Arkley has gone to Lyndon to
live with his son, Will.
Arthur Hill has sold his stock of
groceries to CA. Mute.
Alfred Hitchcock has gone to work
for r. H. Gray in Glover.
Mrs. F. w. Baldwin visited friends
in LyndonvilIe Wednesday.
Oscar Foss of Windsor, Ont, spent
Sunday at H. P. BaIdwin's.
J. I. Parker of Burlington called on
friends in town Wednesday,
Regular meeting of Sunbeam Rebek-
ah lodge on Tuesday evening.
E. w. Barron is in New York pur-
chasing goods for the holidays.
Miss Grace Proctor visited relatives
in Newport several days last week.
Mrs. Altha Pierce visited friends in
st. Johnsbury and Lyndonyille FRIDAY.
George Owen of Cabot is moving
into the Fl. G. Gay tenement on High
street.
Miss Erma Webber of Lyndonville
was the guest of Mrs. C. A. Barrows
Friday.
John Heating has gone to Fitzdale
to visit his daughter, Mrs. Margare,
Powers.
Mrs. w. M. Allchurch, who has beer
in Boston for several weeks. has re-
turned.
| Mrs. John Millar, who has beer
quite sick for three weeks, is slowly
improving.
B. F. Smith of Newark, N. j., j:
here buying fifteen carloads of Christ
mas trees.
Mrs. Allen Thompson is spending :
few days with her mother. Mrs. Goss
at Coventry.
Harley Marsh has moved into tn
Arthur Bushaw house.
Mrs. Eugene NORM visited he
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. C. Wilkie
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Webster ar,
spending week in Boston visiting
relatives.
Noah Brooks is building new hous.
on the lot north of his residence OF
High street.
Mrs. Angela LaValley has movet
into the tenement recently vacated by
Carmi Marsh.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1915-11-03
Boy Gets Bad Bullet Wound in Leg.

Harry Rash. ten-year-old son of
Isaac Rash of Westmore, received a
serious wound a few inches above the
left knee Monday afternoon when a
rifle in the hands of ano .her boy acci-
dentally discharged, the bullet pierre
ing the leg and making a horrible
wound. 1t appears that young Arthur
Revoir had been hunting and about
o'clock came to the schoolhouse on the
west side of Willoughby lake in West
more, and while Chester Nuttng
and others were examining the gun, a
high power weapon. the gun went off.
The bullet entered the Rash boys leg,
and being of the soft point type,
nearly stripped the flesh from the leg
where it came out. The boy was
taken to st. Johnsbury hospital Tues.
day and may lose the leg.