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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1916-01-05

IT'S JUST BEAUTIFUL" HE SAID SOFTLY.
plant fingers, and his knuckles rested
against her palm.
May! You're named after the fair
est month in the year.
She giggled and turned her redden-
ing face from him. s"
ooh, Mr.. Sarpy.'
His knuckles pressed her closer.
''Divinely tall and most divinely
fair!' he quoted.
He could see the color creep higher
into her face.
will you be mine, little one? he
whispered in a tone that qualified him
for juvenile roles in stock company.
For some ineXplicable reason, known
only to her sex and kind, Miss pope's
eyes were suddenly blurred with tears.
He took his watery cue and in the
most unapprOved fashion kissed her
smackingly on the lips.
"That seals our love, honey. That
means were engaged" and her blond
head nodded on his shoulder.
isn't it great, Mae?' he whispered
to the rear Of her coiffure
''AIr. Sarpy-Gus''- she breathed.
He made her repeat the glorified
name, and then he kissed again the
lips that had haloed it.
They sat on the divan, and he
smoothed her hand
I'm for a June wedding said he,
when nature is in bloom, and there
is Coney and the park for Sundays
June! Gus, that's only two months
off,
Months on leaden WINGS" as the
poet says.
eve amt so bad off on $67.5O, are
we, Gus?"-
"Not a-tall, dear, not at-all."
There's swell three rooms in An.
MES building over on Second Avenue
stationary washtubs and $21.''
THAT is not bad, Mae" His eyes
were shining.
"Annie's got a dandy dining room
set, golden oak and round table, SIC
down.
When he finally rose to depart, the
elevated had long ceased to roar, save
at uuIcINdlS. Iuo SI1llQoSS broke uDOI
them suddenly.
II didn't mean to stay so late" he
! pleaded.
They fingered over the moment OF
their farewell
you'll give notice next week thai
you're quitting, dearie?'
EYES," she murmured into his coat
sleeve. II gotta to begin to get ready
"Goodby, Mae-take good care OF
yourself
III see you in the morning." she
said half tearfully.
She stood in the open doorway lis
tening to his retreating footsteps click
click down one, two, three. four flights
| Of fireproof stairs.
Then she closed the door softly, hold
ing the knob to save the squeak, and
tiptoed across the room to lower thu
shade
At the window she paused a moment
+ The silence fairly buzzed in her ears
AS she looked out her lips parted.
II wonder" she was thinking, chow
much Annie's green carpet COST
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1916-01-05
The Sardonic Smile.

The expression 'sardonic smile is as
old as Homer. 1t means literally to
"grin like a dog and bears reference
to the hideous contortion of the facial
muscles produced by eating the sar-
DOMAIN. a plant of Sicily, which was
said to screw up the face of the eater,
giving it horrible appearance. Ma
han, in his history of England. says:
1.-THE island of Sardinia. consisting
chiefly of marshes or of mountains. has
from the earliest period to the present
cultivated soil and scanty population.
The commissions produced by it's pois-
onous plants gave rise to the express
sion Of 'sardonic smile, which is as old
as Homer
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1916-01-05

NIGE-Pe rs, O. ~ ROOT, ORAFTssURV
SuO-TSEA9-, O. w. r CHM OF MD
TCLGsEOHE a1s-T1- NEWPORT
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1916-01-05
MORGAN CENTER
INTENDED for last week.
Chinese National Color.

For talismanic purposes red is in
iispensable in China It is interviewer
with the pigtail, and must form a part
Of children's clothing. Written charms
must also be in red ink on yellow pa
per to be eficacious against the null
Litudinous ill omens and evil spirits
which seem to surround the China
man, and for this reason all imperial
DEGREES are written IN vermilion.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1916-01-05
WESTFELD
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE


practice and has endeared himself to
many by his kindness. He is trustee
of the town library and a trustee of
the Hitchcock fund. In 1910 he was
elected member of the General as
sembly from this town without opposi-
ton which is very unusual. The town
has given him everything he desired.
His wife and children are active in
church work, in social affairs and in
movements for the moral uplift of the
community. DR., Young and family will
be missed greatly.
HOLLAND
Ralph Smith is on the sick list.
Gladys Batchelder is visiting her
father.
Hazel Derusha of Derby visited in
town recently.
Leon Cheney is visiting his aunt,
Mrs. E. Batchelder
Mrs. STATIONS father, from Fitch
Bay. P. O., is visiting her.
Ruth Hall has returned from a four
months stay in Fitchburg. Mass.
Mrs William Baldwin and son visited
her brother. E. A. Ferrin. the past
week.
The Carleton recital at the church
given by the "Faithful Few was we'll
attended.
The Grange sent carnations to one Of
its members, Mrs. Frank Faufaw, on
New Years day.
Sidney Bennett. who is working in
St. Johnsbury, was at home recently
for short visit.
Holland Camp. 12.137, will go to
Derby Center Thursday evening to
install the officers in their camp.
The teachers, Kate Ferrin, Shirley
Hall and Edna Sykes, have returned to
their schools after a weeks vacation.
The Winning class met New Years
day with their teacher, Miss Jennie
Lackey. Refreshments were served
and a pleasant time was enjoyed by all.
MORGAN CENTER
Untended for last week.
Mr. and Mrs. D. w. Scrbner of this
place, who on account of Mr.. Scrib-
ner's health are spending the winter in
East Pembroke, Mass, were much
surprised and greatly pleased with the
/ card shower given then. Dec. l9. that
date being Mr. Scribner's birthday,
also their wedding anniversary. They
express their thanks to the large num-
Der of friends who so kindly remem-
bered them.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1916-01-05

Don't expect your wife to know
where all the things are which you
}eave lying about. Remember, she
does not possess second sight. though
there are many times when she needs
if
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1916-01-05
Monitor Made the Official Paper Of County Agricultural Association

be past the officers the Orleans County Agricultural Association
results Of expert
ubia atoms
The
made such official the oIOwnge letter. ceved
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1916-01-05
COVENTRY

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Gray, Mrs.
Claude Whittemore and little son of
Orleans spent New Years day at H.
H. Hancock's.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1916-01-05
EAST CHARLESTON

The students from Derby academy
have returned to their studies.
Winnie AIIbee of Island Pond was a
guest at Ed. Crows last week.
Mrs E. W. Buck is spending few
days with relatives in Stanstead. /
Mrs Curtis and son, Raymond, visit
ed relatives in Island Pond last week.
lone Fellows of Derby is spending |
few days with her sister, Mrs. Joseph |
Canning.
Topic for C. T.. prayer meeting Jan.
6. what is Conservation" Leader, |
Mrs. A. Hall.
Mildred Fox of Barnston, P. O.. is
spending the holidays with her father
at Echo Inn.
Will Cargill is working for A. C.
Gallup and will soon move into Joseph |
Canning's house.
|, William Moulton, who has been
visiting relatives in Oklahoma for
several weeks, has returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Hastings and
daughter, Ida, were guests of Mrs.
Archer and other relatives in town
last week.
Emily, Bernice and Homer Keller of
East Stanstead spent several days
with their sister, Mrs. Harry Kezar,
last week.
Rev. Thomas Hall preached at Ply
mouth church Sunday. Owing to the
bad weather the meetings were not
very we'll attended.
Roy Archer and Bion Stevens start
this week on business trip to Califor-
MIA. They expect to be gone several
months and tour the state.
The people of this place were shocked
by the death of James Francis Morrill,,
which occurred Wednesday. morning,
Dec. Is, at the home of his son,
Homer. although he had been in poor
health several years, the end came
very suddenly. He was born in Dan
vile Jan. z, 1882, son of Cyrus and
Sally Kelsey Morrill,. In childhood
he moved with his parents to Derby to
the farm in more recent years known
as the Henry Wooley farm, and was
married in Derby Nov. 1862, to Augusta
Emma Sawyer, who died eight years
ago. Five children, Homer and Mrs
May Taylor of this place, Herbert of
New York, Mrs. Eugene Alexander of
West Derby and Mrs. Harrison Johnson
of West Charleston, IA grandchildren
and four great grandchildren and one
brother in Wisconsin are left to mourn
his loss. About 40 years ago he moved
from Derby to the farm in East
Charleston, which in later years he
sold to his son. Homer. He was good
father, di]igent farmer and honest
in all his dealings. strong advoc ate
of the right in all things and will he
missed by many. Funeral was held at
Pond officiating, and interment was at
Hillside cemetery, East Charleston.
COVENTRY
Henry Wells has returned to Rich
mond.
Mrs. Florence Trudeau is not as well
. again.
The Nichols place is advertised at
auction Saturday.
Miss Marion Chaffee had a new piano
as Christmas gift from her parents.
The annual business meeting and roll
call of the Cong. church will be held
Jan. IL.
7 Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Gray, Mrs.
Claude Whittemore and little son of
I Orleans spent New Years day at H.
H. Hancock's.
INTENDED for last week.
The new schoolhouse is completed.
, Those who have visited it have nothing
but words of praise. The state school
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1916-01-05
WORDS OF WISDOM.

Regulations. like beavers and
cloaks, shall last some people
twice the time of others.-Doug-
las Jerrold.
Dare to look up to God and
say, Deal with me in the future
as thou wilt: | am of the same
q mind as thou art; | am thine;
refuse nothing that pleases thee;
lead me where thou wilt: clothe
me in any dress thou choosest.
-Epictetus.
Every tub must stand upon it's
own bottom.-Bunyon.
One of the grandest things In
having rights is that, being your
rights. you may give them up
George Macdonald.
Reputation is an idle and most
false imposition: oft got with
out merit and lost without de-
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1916-01-05
INTENDED for last week.

The new schoolhouse is completed.
Those who have visited it have nothing
but words of praise. The state school
house Inspector when here recently,
stated that some were larger but there
was none better in the state.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-02
RELEASED FROM $4,000
JUDGMENT IN II. s. COURT

Through the efforts of James G..
Kress, attorney for John M. Montigel,
in the case of United States VS.. John
Martin Montigel and Charles S. Maid
rett, together with the assistance of
friends, the large judgment in said
cause has been released as against Mr..
Montigel, and the levies heretofore
made by the United States against the
real estate of Mr.. Montigel, have all
been discharged. This was brought
about by compromise with the plain
tiff, the United States, whereby in
consideration of the payment of $2,-
05S.90, it caused to be issued out of
the District Court of the United States
sor the Western District of Michigan,
an order releasing Mr. Montigel from
5aid judgment and discharge by the
United States Marshal, of all the
levies heretofore made against his real
property.
This has been a long drawn out
litigation and both Mr.. Kress and Mr..
Montigel are to be congratulated upon
The splendid settlement effected in the
case.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-02
zETA SIGMA HOLD THEIR
ANNUAL STAG BANQUET
Zeta Sigma and Alumni Meet at
Delightful Occasion Sat-
urday Evening.

One Of the big events of the year
for Zeta Sigma, the annual Washing
tons birthday stag banquet, was held
Saturday evening at the Wright
House. The entire company was in
the most jovial of moods.
The large and beautiful Zeta Sigma
banner, presented to the society by
the men of '16, was on display for the
first time at a social function, aided
greatly in enlivening the appearance
Of the room. Otherwise the decora-
sions were very plain. 1t was a real
stag affair.
Medler's orchestra furnished the
music and were given rousing ap-
plause. The festivities began as the
music struck up and the company
marched in to their places.
After the toasts and the singing of
The Zeta Sigma song the affair broke
up, leaving pleasant memories Of
Good Fellowship"
"Rudie- Beyers sent his greetings
by means of telegram and A. B.
Wright sent letter of greeting and
encouragement.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-02
DRESS-UP
IS COMING NEXT
Fashion Makers Say, 1--WE
Need Not Wait for
Easter. "
DATES. MARCH 27 TO APRIL 8
National Movement, VIII en-
Everyone Win Aid Nature
to Rush Spring Season

Christmas is a thing of the past.
most Of us have recovered from the
effects of New Years eve, Ground
Hog and st. Valentine are laid on the
shelf for next year, our worthy Presi-
dents birthdays have been given due
celebration and the nation as a
whole is looking forward to the
next topic of interest and dis
cussion. A careful study of the cal
endar reveals the fact that nothing
of Importance is scheduled before
Easter, the time honored date for
spring clothes and Easter Bonnets TO
be in evidence But alas, the ever
changing father time has placed our
Easter day at the farther end of the
calendar in the month of April, caus-
ing no end of comment among the fair
sex, who begin studying fashion
plates for new hats and fluffy spring
apparel early in the year.
With the late advent of Easter the
annual spring would be held up,
were it not for the alert Dame
Fashion who has set aside the dates of
March 27 to April s, as the season for
all to lay aside the cumbersome winter
clothing and don the light, free-and-
easy apparel of spring. For several
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-02
BUTTER TEST

JAS. Gargett of Sumner township
who is fast developing into a Hol-
stein breeder, reports a record test
Of two year old registered heifers
for IA days as follows:
Segis Mercedes Pieterzes Krondyke
No. 215,760, years and 20 days old
for z days. 449.1 pounds of milk
lS.095 pounds of butter. For IA days
904.4 pounds of milk and 34.5S pounds
of butter.
Honwtje Mercedes Korndyke, No.
215,76l 3 years, 2 months and days
old. For days 4S9 pounds of milk
and 25.97 pounds of butter, IA days
932 pounds of milk and 50.43 pounds
of butter
This record places the last heifer
among the very select three year old,
there being but a few to equal or ex-
ceed her record in this state
Mr.. Gargett now has eight cows in
his herd, all closely related to this
heifer. The sire at the head of this
herd is King Korndyke Sadie Vale
25th and is one of the best in this
state, his dam is sister TO Mable
Segis Korndyke the Junior year old
champion of the world, who made 40
pounds of butter in days. He has
every reason to be proud of his
start in the Holstein business.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-02
ANOTHER MUSICAL TREAT
FOR THE PEOPLE OF ALMA
Former College Tenor Will Re-
turn for a Concert in
this City.

The music lovers of Alma will be
mucn pleased TO learn that Mr.. T. A..
Fannell, tenor, who taught in the col
lege two years ago viii return for a
concert on next Tuesday evening.
Since leaving Alma Mr.. Fannell has
been singing professionally and study
ing under some of the best instructors
in Chicago. He is a tenor soloist in
the Presbyterian church at Wilmett,
H., one Of Chicago's most fashionable
suburbs. In addition to this position
he sings first tenor with the Chicago
Male Quartet, an established organ
ization of wide reputation that gives
concerts under the extension depart
ments Of the state universities Of Wis
consin, Minnesota and North Dakota.
Mr.. Fannell will be assisted by Mr..
Cycil Davis Of Lansing who will bring
a prominent harpist of that city as his
accompanist The playing of Mr..
Davis has always been much ap-
preciated here. Mr.. Fannell's accom-
paniments will be played by Miss
Mary Rose an alumnes of the musical
department of Alma college. This
concert will be presented under. the
auspices of the college athletic as
sociatiOn. Only a nominal charge Of
25 cents viii be charged for admis-
sion. Don't forget the place and time,
500 p. M, next Tuesday, March 7,
in the college chapel.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-02

1912 there were only 10000 motor
trucks in the United States, today
there are 100000.
In 1916 at least $4,000 motor trucks
valued at 100000, will be bought
and placed in service in the United
States, if America does not become
involved in the European war. All
truck factories are working over
time 10 keep up with their orders.
part makers are working night and
day and are simply unable to keep up
with the demand
War orders arc no longer the Cod
send OF year ago. american busi-
ness is absorbing the most of the
present output. and those concerns
that do not do their truck shopping
early will be sadly left when every
one is pressing for deliveries in the
spring.
In view of the above facts every
loyal citizen OF this town should be
proud % own Alma as so important a
actor in this great industry.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-02

In calling our readers attention to
the automobile section being publish
ed with this weeks issue of The
Record one cannot help as they read
the news and advertisements of the
large number of high-grade cars being
offered to the public. but realize that
our own city stands among the very
first in the manufacturing Of the great
automobile industry.
While no space is devoted in the
auto section to the merits of the Re
public Trucks made in this city, the
great plant located at the edge OF
town stands as the best advertisement,
to the community and travelling pub
lie, of the merits and excellent quail
tiles of these famous motor trucks.
Two years ago the first Republic
Truck" was made in this city with
the intention of giving to the public
the very best that could be bought in
motor truck service. Since that time
the builders have kept this fact con-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-02
MOTHER AND LITTLE GIRL
SEEK SHELTER FROM COLO
Woman Taken to County Home,
Little Girl Being Cared for
az Farm Home.

The pitiful sight C ragged half
demented mother and thinly clad,
bright eyed little girl greeted
Mrs. Edward McLain at her home,
three miles south OF town, when she
returned from church a week ago last
Sunday morning. The pair had walk
ed to the McLain home through the
cold from Alma, during the morning
hours to obtain food and shelter from
the cold.
The mother woman Of about fifty
years, ragged, almost filthy, her sense
Of morality was very obscure and the
condition of both mother and child
was near starvation. The child a
bright little girl of eight, seemed
perfectly normal and considering
what her associations must have been,
appeared to possess remarkable
mental TALENTS.
The woman gave her name as a
Mrs Swanton, formerly living in ST.
Louis. The husband and father had
the misfortune to freeze one of his
feet three years ago, disabling him
from hard work and the condition of
the family, owing to the ignorance of
the mother, became seriously in want.
About year later the father was
'orced TO leave the home, and the
mother and little girl subsidized on
what could be obtained from charity
and the earnings of son and brother.
IN August the mother left the home in
St Louis and obtained employment as
a housekeeper for a farmer near
Bethany She resided there about
three months and proving very unsat-
isfactory was forced to leave, whence
she and the child came to Alma. Dur
ing the last four or five months the
pair have been living at the Chapman
home on the east side of the city.
Owing to disagreeable existing con-
ditions the woman and child again
left abode and walked through the
cold and snow to the home Of Mrs. Ed
ward McLain. About four years ago
Mrs. McLain had taken a son of
Mrs. Swanton's out of charity and had
kept him four years. 1t is be-
ieved the mother thought home for
the child could be secured likewise.
Owing to the deplorable condition
of the mother she stayed at the Nc
Lain home several days and was
taken to the county home at Ithaca.
The little girl who seems to bear no
symptoms of the traits of the mother
is being cared for through the kind
ness of Mrs. McLain and she states
she will give her a home until suit
able home is found for the child. The
little girl who answers the name of
Gustie, is a bright and pretty child,
and anyone desiring to do real act
of charity would help Mrs. McLain's
kindness to find this child good
home.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-02
BURNS LECTURES HERE
FRIDAY EVENING
Kentucky MOuntaiHeer VIII Give
the Next Number of Alma
Lyceum Course.

James "a. Burns the southern
mountaineer, a prominent speaker Of
national repute win come to this city
Friday evening to address the next
audience OF Che Alma Lyceum Course.
The story of Burns life as told in
the American Magazine for March is
extremely Interesting Raised from a
boy to manhood in the wilds of the
mountains OF Tennessee and Ken
lucky, and with little schooling, he
gradually came TO the sense that
knowledge is Power" and started
teaching school and afterward estab-
lished for education Of the Kentucky
mountaineers.
His personality combined with his
delivery and earnestness make the
story Of thc Kentucky mountaineers
exceedingly Instructive and interest
ing. no one can hear his story with
out being wonderfully impressed with
the work he is doing
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-02
TENTH ANNUAL MEETING
or ALMA BOARD OF TRADE
Many New Members Enrolled
and Directors are Elected
for Ensuing Year.

The tenth annual meeting of the
Alma Board OF Trade was held at the
City Hall on Tuesday night. A good
attendance of business men were pre-
sent and a very enthusiastic and in-
teresting meeting was held. Several
items Of interest were taken up and
very thoroughly discussed. One in
teresting discussion took place and of
vital Importance to Alma, the matter
Of more houses. 1t would seem by all
prospects that the house question in
Alma would be relieved to consider
able exttnt during the summer. AS
has been stated before in The Record
the Alma Building g. Loan Associa-
ton have plenty OF money and under
their new plan is a very admirable
way of loaning money. Secretary T.
A. Johnson gave a very interesting
report which will be issued in pamp-
let latter.
Many new members were taken in
and when the new committees are ap-
pointed a special effort will be made
to solicit the membership Of every
man interested in the welfare of Alma
to become members. After the pre-
liminary business was completed the
following board of directors were
elected:
ID. l.. Johnson.
w. w. Gushing.
c. F. Brown.
lothian Allen.
Harry Gerber
C. H. Washburn.
Fred Slater.
Otto Sanderhoff
A. p. Cook.
j. +. Mitchell.
Francis King.
G. G. Rhodes.
After the meeting adjourned the
new board Of directors met and or
ganized as follows:
President--C. f. Brown.
Vice President--C. G.. Rhodes.
Secretary-D. l.. johnson.
Treasurer-C. II. Washburn.
President Brown will announce the
several committees later.
The Board of Trade have had a
busy year and have accomplished
much for Alma, and the prospects for
next year are far better. Let every
body get into the association and all
boost for Alma the best city of it's
size in Michigan.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-02
THE TRAIL OF THE LONESOME
PINE"

The greatest Of the seasons pro-
ductions. "The Trail of the Lonesome
Pine" with Beth Merrill as June,
comes to the Wright opera house, Fri
day, March 10. The iramatization of
this widely read novel, which as thou
sands Of book readers know, is from
the pen Of John Fox, Jr., the author
of the "The Little Shepherd of King
dom Come" is by Eugene Walter, the
clever dramatist who has written such
successful plays as paid in Full" and
"The Easiest Way
The production has a beautiful
scenic mounting and it met with
capacity greetings in long runs in
Boston, New York and Chicago. From
all accounts the play is as delightful
as the book for the beauty OF the book
has been redoubled on the stage.
The strong New York company por-
trays the stirring scenes of the book
in delightful manner.