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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-18
Attended Funeral

The following from out of town
attended the funeral of Michael
Landers, which was held at the
Methodist Church yesterday morn
ing: Mr.. and Mrs. R R. Vim, Mr.
and Mrs. Curt Young and Mrs.
Lovelace of Palmyra; P. D, NeaIe,
of Rensselaer,, MIR. and Mrs. George
Landers and family of Centersvill e
lowo and George Windsor. of Jeffer-
son City.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-18

The peach crop for next year
promises to be good. So far the
winter has been mild and for this
reason Mr., Claim. an Atchinson
County man reported that. from
wide experience In thefruit line, be
can easily, predict an enormous
peach and apple crop for next year
He says, that a winter atithe start,
bslps ths peach trees to stand the
{ eOlderl blasts Of later ou." ar<
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-18
Citizens Bank Elects Officers

The directors of the Citizens Bank
met last Saturday and elected offic-
ers for the coming year. There was
no change in the line up The
officers are as follows: Daniel
Boone, Pres: R. L. Wilson, Vice
Pres; E W. Schweer. Carhier: j. P.
Patton, Sec.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-18
New Arrival

Mr.. and Mrs Evan Smith OF this
city are dgmn grandparents, Il son
having arrived at the hOne OF Mr..
and Mrs. Paul MCGee at PARIS we'd
neSIay morning January II Inc
little fellow weighed eight dnd one
half pounds. lnr mother aud son
are both dong nicely.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-18
Headbere

The little three month old daught-
er of Mr.. and Mrs. Otis Headbere,
of Huntington, died yesterday
morning after a few days illness of
la grippe. Sympathy is extended
to the bereaved parents.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-18
A Useful Gift.

Last week Mr.. Kaiser represent
ing the Sharples Company gave to
the Monroe High School a No, 4
Sharples Suction.feed Separator
valued at $85. The machine will
arrive within a few days. The
students are very proud of thiseift.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-18
WEATHER FORECAST

The United States Weather rore-
cast by Wireless, gwen oy Bert
Emerson at Noon on Press Day.
Thursday partly cloudy and
warmer in south portion.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-18
GOURD 200 YEARS OLD

Palmyra, Jan l3 George Milton.
whose tragic death by acid in Pal
myra was told in the Wing Friday,
cherished as his most valued heir
loom, a gOurd that was grown in
Old jamestown, Virginia, more than
200 years ago, and had been carried
to England filled with tobacco and
brought back to Virginia filled with
the seed Of the flowers Of England.
Proud of his ancestry Uncle
George" Milton regarded this eourd,
brittle as spun glass aud rlpened
to a rich mahogany color by two
centuries use, as the visible link
connecting all the historic romance
OF his family with present days.
Water drunk from this eourd. he
said. was.far sweeter than water
from any other container The
eourd. he thought gave it ii flavor
that cut glass could not bring.
Gave Gourd Interesting History
The vein OF fine sentiment, that
was a lovable part of his nature en-
abled him to trace the travels of
the heirloom in his imagination and
and he conjured up stories of the
wonderment Of English folks when
the eourd was handed around in
some tavern early in the seven
teenth century, by an ancestor of
Mr.. Milton, and the village eossips
gathered around the strange recep.
tacle to feel and smell the new
weed that came from jamestown,
the first English settlement in Amer
ica. The town and the land were
then so new that the tobacco the
xourd held was esteemed a new
luxury only fitted for the use of
the lords and mobiles of King
Charles Court.
Filled with flower seeds the eourd
was brought across the ocean and
the plants Of old England flcurished
in the rich Virginia soil and gar
lands were weaved from them for
the brides of the Wilton family.
Passed by will from father to son
the eourd that had been to England"
was kept in Virginia for a hundred
years. Not child in the successive
households that kept the eourd fail
ed to ask questions and demand a
story of that time when the heirloom
had crossed the seas.
Brought to Missouri
Wrapped III Ilnsey-woolSey cloth
the family gourd was placed in an
OK wagon early one spring in 1881
to make a stranger trip than the
trip to motherand. Ii was jolted
and justled about as the OK car
creaked its slow way over mountains
across Virginia. through Tennessee
and on to the lands of Marion
county. True stories, not merely
legends Uncle George" Milton told
of the adventures that the eourd
shared in this trip, for his own
father and mother made the journey
and they told how often the old
eourd dipped water from the noun
tain springs of three states.
A spring Of living water flowed
from the yard Of his home. Uncle
George" each day would take his
eourd and dip morning draught
from the spring. The best water
in town." he would say.
The peach crop for next year
promises TO be good. So far the |
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-18

Vim A. Brady presents, Robert
Warwlck" III The Face In lne
Moonlight" Gem Saturday nte
Jan. 20 10 and l5C
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-18
Ships Car Load Fine Horses.

Late last night. Henry We'll
of Lancaster County, Pa, shipped a
load Of choice young draft horses
from this place The horses were
shipped by express-the car taken
by a passenger train on the
c, B & Q There were 28 horses
altogether and they had been pur-
chased from the people of this
neiehborhood Bob Dye, of Paris
assisted Mr.. We'll in the buying of
these horses This is the second
load Mr.. We'll has shipped from this
place, although he has been buying
horses in Missouri for years. These
animals range in age from 3 to 6
years and are all sound and excel
lent types They are to be sold to
the tobacco raisers in Lancaster
County They we're supposed to be
snlppeu tuesday, out the car 0ld
not get here in time. AS a result
they have kept them in the Yates
& Yates barn for several days. Mr.,
We'll says he is coming back about
the 18th of next month after some
more
This car was to be taken by No
ID but just as it was pulling in
three horses broke loose and made
their getaway and were not cap
tured in time for Ia.
See Charley Chaplin in his Bur
lesque on Carmen" at the Gem
Tuesday, Jan. %. A 5-reel Comedy
10 and l5c.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-18

See Charley Chaplin in his Bur
lesque on Carmen" at the Gem
Tuesday,'Jan, %, A 5 reel Com edy.
10 and 15c.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-18
Improved

Mrs. Jasper Henderson. who has
been i'll for several days, is reported
improving.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-18

Mrs. A. A. Straub of Ely was
shopping here Wednesday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-18

Miss Bess Lou Boarman. who
teaches the school at Indian Creek,
is confined to her home in this city
nursing a spell of grippe.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-18

Mrs, Roy Meriwether returned to
her home in Paris after a visit at
the home Of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Jasper Henderson.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-18

Miss Ruth Haynie returned Tues
day from La Mont where she went
to attend the wedding of her cousin
Miss Lovetta Woodward.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-18

Miss Bess Montgomery left We'd
neSday for St. Louis where she is
going to take training for a nurse.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-18

Mrs. John GieSt of Ely was a
business visitor here Wednesday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-18

Mrs Florence Thomas returned
Wednesday from a months visit at
Burlington, Iowa.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-18

Harry Jackson was putting up
ice yesterday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-18

See Charley Chaplin in his Bur
lesque on Carmen" at the Gem
Tuesday. Jan. % A 5reel Comedy
10 and l5c.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-18

Wma A, Brady. presents, Robert
Warwick" in The Face In The
Moonlight" Gem Saturday mite,
Jan. 2ot10 aud 15c. =
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-18

See Charley Chaplin in his Bur
lesque on Carmen" at the Gem
Tuesday, Jan. %. A 5-reel Comedy
10 and 15c,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-18

James Dorsey of Columbia is the
guest of his sister. Mrs. Warren
Fuqua.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-18

Mrs. Noel Barr and little son
Charles Of Shiel have been the guest
of relatives and friends in this city.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-18

Mr.. and Mrs B. H. Berry are the
guests of Palmyra friends.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-18
DR.. Cuilford Slightly Improved.

Dr.. Guilfoed 10 suffering with &C.
zema on his face and for several
days was considered very sick. but
yesterday was slightly improved.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-18

Miss Ruth Haynie is the guest OF
Hannibal friends.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-18

Attend Pritchett's Big Type Pol
aud China Hog sale, Thursday, Jan.
2s,h. al New London, MissoGh = :.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-01-18

Mrs. O'Daniei OF Hunnewell was
shopping here Wednesday.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-11-09
INSTANTLY KILLED
Miss Cora Frasier of East Burke
Thrown Against Tree by Rum
away Horse

Miss Cora Frasier of East Burke
was instantly killed here Monday af-
ternoon Oct. 20, when the horse
which she was driving became un-
manageable and ran away, throwing
her against a tree, crushing her
skull. The remains were removed
to the undertaking rooms of Dodge
& Watson.
Miss Frasier had been to the mill
for grain and stopped at the post
office on her return. The horse
started and Miss FRASER left the
building and endeavored to stop
the animal. The horse turned back
and ran into the yard of Bert
Streeter, dragging the woman. She
was thrown against tree, with the
result that her skull was crushed.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-11-09
BRING WAR home
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES in Front
Trench and Take Prisoners

Four killed, FIVE wounded, twelve ca
ptured or misseing is the casualty list of
first clash at arms between Germany and
the United States.
Washington, Nov. 5.-The first Ameri-
can casualty list growing out of an actual
clash between American and German
soldiers came back to the homes and
hearts of this country to-day. The War
Department gave out the honor roll of
those who died, were wounded and are
missing as a result of sudden thurst into
an American training salient by the Ger
mans on November 3.
In the first casualties many states are
represented. No statement is made as to
the fighting of the American troops, but
they were picked men-in training to train
others for active service-and that they
gave good account of themselves before
yielding is accepted as unquestionable.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-11-09
One Million Strong

Is your name written there7" This was
the question repeated from thousands Of
spectators that watched the suffrage
parade in New York, The marchers
carried large beaver boards on which were
fastened the pages and pages of paper
containing signatures Of over one million
New York women who want vote Never
in all history has there been such huge
petition asking for liberty and real de-
mocracy. Wonder how chivalrous the
men will be November 6, when they have
chance to decide the question in that
State at the polls. Another query: The
fellow who isn't taking care of some
woman in the traditional supporting way,
will he have the meanness to vote against
giving her the right to take care of her
self? And daddy, whose daughters are
supporting themselves because he can't,
will daddy vote to deprive his girls of the
protection of the ballot2 1t will be inter
esting to read the result of New York's
election,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-11-09
Open BASKET BALL SEASON
Local Team Organize and Play
First Game November 21

Members of the High School and
Y. M. C. A. basket ball associations
and others interested in athletics met
at the Y. M. c. A. Tuesday and or
ganized for the season. C. E. John
son was elected general manager of
the Brighton Basket Ball Association,
C. M. Parker manager Of the Y. M
C. A. and DR.. Ben Howes advertis-
ing manager.
The season opens Wednesday even
ing, November 2l, with double head
er games by local teams. The senior
and junior teams of the High school
and Y. M. C. A. will start the ball
rolling. Proceeds of these games
are for the Red Cross. Give the
boys rousing sendoff.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-11-09
PROBATE NOTICE

Regular sessions of the Probate
Court for the district of Essex will
be held at Guidhall on the first
Wednesday of each month, in the
forenoon.
At Island Pond, the first Wednes-
day of January, April, July and
October, in the afternoon.
At Lunenburg, the second Wednes-
day of January, April, July and Octo-
ber, in the forenoon.
At Concord in the afternoon of the
same days.
Special sessions will be held by
arrangement.
Communications should be sent to
Edwin 0. CARL, Judge, Canaan, OF
to George A. Hubbard, Register,
Guildhall
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-11-09
in JAIL FOR Theft
Tony FreScO Dressed Himself in
ROOmmate's Clothes and Start
ed for Parts Unknown

A bold act of robbery took place
Sunday morning at the Essex House
when Tony Fresco dressed himself in
the clothes of George Pennell, his
roommate and struck out for "other
worlds to conquer.
Soon after Fresco departed Pen
nell came down from his room in a
scanty raiment and entered a COM
plant to Osborne Bros, proprietors
of the Essex House, telling that
Fresco had gone and taken his
clothes.
Deputy Sheriff Bemis was notified
and found Fresco had been seen 60
ing up the track toward the Summit,
and tracks were plainly seen in the
snow that had fallen ssthe previous
night. Sheriff Bemis followed the
trail to Lake and to the lumber
camp of the Fitzgerald Land and
Lumber Co. At the latter place the
trail was lost and the officer returned
home. On his arrival home Sheriff
Bemis found a party who knew
Fresco, and stated that he was on
Cross street. The officer Immediately
started on this clue ssand found his
party in frontof the Essex House.
He was lodged in the village Jail and
awaits trial by States Attorney
Powell, who at present is busy with
cases at County court.
George Pennell Elives in Morgan
and had been working at the Blod-
gett farm at the shead sof the pond
until about two weeks ago when he
was taken i'll with fits and came to
the Essex House. He had been to
Berlin, N. H., and there was again
taken i'll. He was placed on the
train and arrived here Saturday or
the 7 80 p. m. train. When alighting
at the station he felt badly and
asked a party near by to help him
to the Essex House. This the party
obligingly did, sand the party was
Tony Fresco. They occupied q
double room with results as related
Fresco isa foreigner hailing from
Boston and had been employed by
the Fitzgerald Land and Lumber Co
But little is known of him. He is
an Italian and speaks but few Eng.
lish words.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-11-09
Y. NJ, G.. A. War Fund.

The Liberty Bond Campaign is
over, another campaign begins Nov.
11th at the request of President
Wilson, Army and Navy officials
and our boys who are fighting our
battles for us. In these days a re-
quest from officials and our boys
is equivalent of a command. Gen
eral Pershing, General Petain and
other generals and people who know,
are pleading that the Y. M. G. "A.
work be extended to cover all camps,
foreign and domestic. This is a
challenge to stupendous task which
must be promptly accepted. Yer
mont never fails in doing her part,
$35, 100000 is the amount required
and Vermont's apportionment is
S152,000. Essex County never fails tC
do her duty. You have given before
but we must all give again, and
again, and again; and we must
smile, smile, smile, and then give
again.
Decide what share you want in
this campaign for our boys. Send
your contribution to the County
chairman, A. W. BosWorth.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-11-09
POOD PLEDGE CAMPAIGN
Vermont Passes Quota with 53,-
900 Last Reported in Nov.
Report Yet Given From Essex
County in First State to Report

J.P. Taylor has issued the follow
ing:
The continuance of the food
pledge card campaign through Sat-
urday, November 10, according to
the decision and directions of the
food administration at Washington,
gives Vermont a wonderful oppor-
tunity to continue to be the first
state in the campaign. Vermont was
the first state to pass the minimum
quota Saturday night, November 3.
If the fine work of last week is con-
tinued in the follow-up campaign
this week. Vermont should report
to Washington Saturday, November
10, higher percentage of her maxi
mum than any other state in the
Union. The additional time makes
possible an absolutely complete can
vaSS.
Mrs. Newman, president, and Mr..
Parker, secretary of the campaign
for Essex County have stated they
would not be able to report before
Saturday. There is no tabulation
ready locally, to date. The work has
been retarded by bad weather. The
committee appointed for Island Pond
is as follows:
Mrs. j. B. Edmunds, Mrs. Parsons,
Miss NJ. Wood, Mrs. E. j. Corliss,
Mrs. Carl Stevens, Miss Hazel Farr,
Mrs P. A. Dussault, Mrs. Emily La
Croix, Mrs. T. C. Carr, Mrs. Fred
Pauquette, Mrs. H. E. Randall, Mrs.
Tom Paquette, Mrs. Grosvenor
| Smith.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-11-09
Increase Supply of Wood

Mason S. Stone, director Of publicity
has given out the following:
H. j. M. Jones, Vermont Fuel Admins
traitor, has issued instructions to local fuel
committees to urge conservation Of wood
for fuel on account of an immediate grave
scarcity and recommends that the wood
using citizens Of the State at once begin
to provide their supply for next year and
that in securing their supply they use all
trees recently damaged or upturned by
storms so as to preserve the harder
growths for future use, and suggests the
use of the slogan "Saw Wood as it is
highly appropriate under present con-
ditions,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-11-09
Will Speak on War Work fol-
Our Soldier Boys

The Railroad Y. M. G.. A. is to
hold a meeting at the Association
hall Friday evening at 8 o'clock on
war work, at which time Arthur F.
Stone of st. Johnsbury, will speak
on War Work for our Soldier
Boys" Mr.. Stone is an interesting
speaker, well known throughout
Vermont and members OF they. M .
c. A. will be entertained and instruc-
ted by Mr.. Stones talk,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-11-09
Cabaret

The faculty of l. P. H. S. will hold
Cabaret dinner at the High school
on November "a, from Z until 8.
Tickets may be secured from any of
the teachers at 40 cents each. The
supply is limited, so apply early.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-11-09
Week of Prayer at the Y. Nj. CA.

The call to the Week of Prayer for
young men is issued by the Y. M. G.
A.. 1t will be observed in the local
Y. M. C. A. during the week Of No
vember 11th to the 18th with
prayer service at 7:45 each evening
except Thursday, when it will be
held at $50 p. m. If you are one
who is earnestly interested in accom-
plishing things by the spirit of prayer
you are cordially invited to attend.
The leaders are as follows:
Monday, Rev. F. A. Krackhardt.
Tuesday, A. P. Drown.
Wednesday, A.W. Bosworth.
Thursday, James Malyon.
Friday, A. P. Cobb.
Saturday, Rev. Robert LaWton.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-11-09
For Military Service

The District Board has reversed
the decision of the Local Board
exempting Make Fuller of Bloom
field and certes him. for military
service.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-11-09

Following is a schedule of the
teachers, recitation hours, classes
and rooms in the |. P. H. S.:
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-11-09
Mr.. Saunders.

MI. DdUIIUGIS.
8:45 to 900. Chapel.
900 to $40, Geometery, room |.
$40 to 1920, Algebra, II, room l.
Recess.
lilo to 11:45, Business, Spelling
and Shorthand, room |.
Noon,
11;15 to 1:55, General Science
room 2.
1:55 to2:30, General Science, Labo'
ratory, room 2.
Recess.
3:15 to 3:55, Algebra, |, room 2.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-11-09
ISLAND POND High SCHOOL

Do You Realize the Splendid
Work it is DOing?-S0me of its
Work with Recitation Hours,
HOnOrs, etc.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-11-09

Pupils who have had an average of
90 percent or better IN Island Pond
High School for October:
Academic Department.
Ruth Currier, Marion Davis, Mar
jorie Forbes, Mabel Osborne, Ruth
Foster, Pauline Parlin, Geneva R0by,
Russell Seavey, Daniel Waterman,
Carl Witherow, Gene Davis, Merle
Currier.
9th Grade.
Zena Mckee, Stanley Hill, Nor
bert Giroux.
7th Grade.
Ramona Christie, Waiver Lanpher,
Edgar Ladd, Stoessel Norcross.
9th Grade.
Ruth Witherow, Helen Dunn, Bes-
sic Corliss. Mildred Douglass, Alice
Annis, Forrest Wheeler, Ethel Cole,
Belle Morse, Clayton Lindsey.
5th Grade.
Lila Renell, Ray Young, Earl Rog-
ers, Zelma Mckee, Lillian Hendricks.
4th Grade.
Cecil Flood, Mason Anderson, Ly-
man McWain.
3rd Grade.
John Belknap, Helen Trucott.
End Grade.
Leola Davis, Clifford Farr.
1st Grade.
Marjorie Cole, Douglass Noyes,
Clifton Lanpher, William Weather
stone.
Roll of perfect attendance of In
termediate room:
9th Grade.
Alice Annis, Florence Davis, Ruth
Witherow, Clayton Bailey, Joseph
Lapointe, Clayton Lindsey, Morris
McWain, Samuel Smith, Ernest
Swenson, Forrest Wheeler
9Th Grade.
Edytha Bailey, Doris Chase, Doro.
thy Douglass, Lillian Hendricks
Zelma Mckee, Mackenzie Wilcox
Ray Young.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-11-09
Miss Fullington.

Miss Fullington.
900 to $40, Latin, III, room 3.
$40 to 1920, Latin |, room 2.
Recess.
1890 to lilo, English, |, room l
11:1O to 11:45, Latin, II, room 2.
Noon.
1:55 to 2:30, American History and
Civics, room l.
Recess.
2:40 to 3:15 English, III, room 2.
3:15 to 3:55, English, II, room |.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-11-09
Miss Hooker.

Miss Hooker.
900 to $40, Physiology, room 2.
$40 to 1920, Homemaking, Labo-
ratory, room 3.
Recess.
1920 to lilo, Homemaking Lee
ture, room 3.
Noon.
1:15 to LBS, French, |, room l.
Recess.
2:4O to 3:15, Commercial Geogra-
ply, room !.
3:15 to 3:55, English History,
room 8.
Parents and all interested in the
High School are cordially invited to
visit the school and see the excellent
work that is being done. This will
bring about cooperation greatly to
be desired by the school board and
faculty.