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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-02-06
Hiqh Cost Of Counting.

All the world may love a lover, but
the trainers Of the new war tax bill
adopted a roundabout way of showing
their affection, asserts T. F. Logan in
Leslie's. The congressional measure
to raise additional revenue makes
particularly affectiOnate assault
on the bankroll of the young man
who wishes to demonstrate his
devotion to q maid. If the object Of
the youths passion lives reasonably
near him, he may escape the new
tax on kilograms and telephone mes
sages that cost less than Is cents.
Every love letter he writes will cost
him an additional penny, however,
even If he incloses only single burn
ing poem. If a trip to the theater
is planned, committing lovers who live
more than 80 miles from the play
house must give financial assistance
to the war on the Hohenzollerns. Ac-
tual admission to the theater demands
an additional ten per cent on the cost
Of the tickets. Naturally, the dear
girl will wish to make herself par
ticularly alluring to her ardent swain.
To do so, she must pay two per cent
tax on the perfume essence, toilet wa
ter, lip rouge or face powder that to
her seems the most effective device.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-02-06
PLIGHT OF TRoUsERLEss MAN
Wind Blowing Door Shut Leaves Him
In Predicament, Causing Hasty Re-
treat to Garage In Rear.

A certain North side man, the In
dianapolis News had a patriotic gar
den and it was his habit to get up with
the sun, don khaki trousers, drink q
cupful of coffee and work until his
wife called him to breakfast, about
two hours later.
He rose about five o'clock one morn
ing and dressed completely-all but
the khaki trousers, which he kept in
the basement. He descended the stairs
and was on the way to the basement,
when he saw outside a bottle of cream
left by the milzman. Thinking of the
effect of sunlight on cream and of his
cupful of coffee, he peered up and
down the street, opened the door,
stepped out grabbed the bottle hurried
ly. Just as he turned to go in he heard
a slam-the wind had blown the door
shut. He found himself out on the
front porch, fully dressed, with the ex-
ceptfon of pair of trousers. The door
was locked. He looked wildly up and
down the street, vaulted the low &C.
ment railing and made Decline for
the garage, the only available place of
refuge and seclusion. He remained in
the garage until his wife learned of
his predicament, about two hours la
ter, and came to his rescue.
The story would have remained a
dark secret had not neighbOr-a
woman, loosen the whole affair and
witnessed, the mad scramble for the
garage.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-02-06
How a Woman Got a Pumpkin.

She is dainty little madam, relates
the indianapolis News, and does not
look as If she could lift more than
ten or fifteen pounds. When she &C
companied her husband to the country
recently and saw field dotted with
pumpkins she said:
Lets stop here and buy pumpkin
for pies"
Pumpkins seemed to be drug with
the farmer, and he told the little
madam:
IF you climb that fence" pointing
to the field, you can have the biggest
pumpkin you can carry"
'T'll accept that Offer" she replied
with alacrity, with visions Of Thanks
giving pies galore
Ten minutes later she returned with
a pumpkin that weighed 35 pounds and
put it down triumphantly in front of
the farmer.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-02-06
WEST CHARLESTON

Additional West Charleston news
on the opposite page.
The funeral Of E. J. Bruce was held
Newport officiating. Burial was here
beside his wife. The son-in-law, J.
E. Renihan, of Newport, was present
but Mrs. Renihan was very i'll and
unable to come. Two nieces and hus-
bands, Mr.. andMrs. Madison Bisbee
of West Derby and Mr.. and Mrs.
King Haselton of Concord, N. H.,
were present.
The following officers were elected
at the last grange meeting: Master,
G. w. D. Reed; overseer, 1. o. Wey-
mouth; lecturer, Mrs. G. w. D. Reed;
steward, G. L. Kline; chaplain, Mrs.
N. G. Eastman; secretary, Mrs. E. V.
lin; assistant steward, Mrs. George
Calkins; organist, Miss Frances Du-
rose; Ceres, Mrs. E. S. Boyd; Pomo-
ma, Mrs. I. o. Weymouth; Flora, Mrs.
G. E. Worboys. The time Of the reg
ular meeting has been changed from
Friday to Tuesday evening.
EBEN J. BRUCE.
Eben J. Bruce was born in Wall
ingford Oct. %, 1882. A few years
later the family moved to northern
Vermont and were pioneers of West
more. Of the family of eleven chill
dren, only one is left, Mrs. H. J. Mil
Ter, of Concord, N. H.
In 1856 he married Marinda A
Lawrence of Charleston, whose death
occurred last August. Three chill
dren were born of this union. OF
these two are living, Mrs. J. E. REM
han of Newport and Miss Lou
Bruce, who has cared for her par
ents the last few years.
F.. j. Bruce was one of the veterans
of the Civil war, where he served
three years, volunteering in 1862, and
serving as corporal and sergeant in
Co. K, 10th VT. regiment.
After the war closed he lived a few
years in Bloomington, then moved to
the old home place in Westmore.
He came to Charleston in 1872
thus over half of his life has been
spent in this town. He served in
various town Offices and was one of
the selectmen for nine years. Dur
ing this time he succeeded in paying
off the towns indebtedness. The
snowrollers, a familiar sight now to
all, were built under his direction.
For many years he was a member
and constant attendant of the Con-
gregational church of this place,
Mr.. Bruce was a man Of sound
judgment and unimpeachable integ-
rity, standing unflinchingly for what
ne considered right, without regard
to personal favor. He was loyal to
his friends, his country and his God.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-02-06
Her Extensive Hat.

A woman in London entered car
rather out of breath and presented a
singular appearance, for instead of a
hat she was balancing a huge basket
on her head with as much grace and
ease as if it had been her Sunday
bonnet. She could just manage to get
through the doorway, but she sat down
with the basket gracefully poised on
her head
"An fares, please" said the conduc-
tor. "And I shall want twopence for
that there basket, num-"
"Get away with YER" she said. Dye
charge anything for ladies' hats?"
mo, num-"
''Thin get on with yer work. This
'er basket is a-going to be my hat"
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-02-06
Look at These arms
ITO Acres

No. 25O ITO Acres $500
Fine Location, fully equipped
9 head of cattle, so hens, pair of
horses, crops and tools included
This farm is located u mile from
f1ourishing copper mine, II mile to
state road, 21a miles to a village of
stores, church, library, creamery,
mills and other advantages. Mail is
delivered. Forty acres is nearly lev
Ell, smooth, tillage field Of the best of
soil, cutting this year so tons of hay,
Besides raising large acreage Of 9TH
er crops. The pasture for Is head of
cattle is brook-watered. Owner esti-
mates there are 1000 cords of hard
wood, which sells in village 21a miles
away for So per cord. An easy haul
to market. There is a sugar bush of
700 maple trees. Nine-room house is
in good condition inside and outside.
Large cow barn with overhead drive
in good condition, has warm stable
for 13 cows. There is a horse barn
for 3 horses. In order to settle af-
fairs at once, the owner, a widow,
will include pair of horses, 6 large
young cows, g calves, 1 hog, SO hens,
3 turkeys, farm wagon, express wag-
on, blackboard, buggy, set traverse
sleds, sapsled, driving sleigh, now
ing machine, horserake, pillow, har-
row, cultivator, pair double harness
es, z single harnesses, cream separa-
tor, sap evaporation, storage tank, 100
spouts, all the tools belonging to the
farm, hay to finish wintering stock.
Price complete, only $2800-$1700
cash.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-02-06
Doc Saves Three

Altoona, PA barking dog saved
Mr.. and Mrs. Scott Steele and their
baby from probable cremation recent
~, when their home at Lakemont was
burned.
The dog barked, whined and
scratched at their bedroom door until
the family was awakened. The lower
portion Of the house filed with smoke,
Steele had just time to guide his fam
lily to safety when flames cut of the
stairway.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-02-06

No. PAP Acres 23O Price $3.50
Stock farm with fine buildings; stock,
tools, team and fodder included
This farm is located 2h miles
from village, A miles to a large
lake, and summer resort, near neigh
bors and school, telephone at house,
rs acres in machine-worked tillage of
dark lcam soil, in a good state of
cultivation, will winter 80 head of
cattle this winter, estimated to be
1000 cords of hardwood, $4,000 feet
soft lumber, besides a large amount
of growing timber, $50 sugar ma
Piles, large apple orchard of 14O trees.
Has nearly new house, finished in
side in the best shape upstairs and
down, of ten pleasant rooms, hard
wood floors, furnace-heated, running
water to house and barn, one 4Ox50
foot barn, one 2Sx38 foot barn in
good condition with a 12-foot round
silo connected. The aged owner will
include to urge a quick sale, pair of
horses, cows, 2 yearlings, II hens,
blackboard, express wagon, traverse
sled, driving sleigh, moving ma
chine, horSerake, wheel harrow,
smoothing harrow, pillow, cultivator,
200 sap buckets, grind-stone, hay to
finish wintering stock, stovewood in
shed, (about 5 cords), cream separa-
tor, butter worker and tools to use
with it, pair work harnesses, single
harnesses, neckyoke, whiffletrees,
spread chain, all go for $3350-$1500
cash, balance on yearly payments.
This is a good farm for a man
wanting to keep large stock of cat
tie the wear through,
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-02-06

y N a letter to the New York Times
81 Mortimer Lampson of Mountain
h Lakes, n. j., late assistant sur
geon Thirty-sixth United States
Volunteer infantry, Army of the
James, told how few words from
Abraham Lincoln in the White House
aided him in serving the Union in civil
war days. Mr.. Lampson wrote:
I remember how I thrilled as 1 met
those deep brooding eyes looking down
at me. What he said I could never
accurately remember, but it was in
substance nearly as follows:
"Well. my young friend, what are
you doing for your country in these
days? There was considerable more
to the Interrogation, but was so star
tied that l became almost speechless
Recovering myself, I told him that
was very DESTROYS Of serving my coun-
try that my ancestors had fought to
establish as free and Independent ma.
ton; that l was a young medical stu.
dent, and that was in Washington to
undergo an examination for appoint
ment as medical cadet and hoped to
pass the ordeal. He then put his hand
very kindly on my shoulder, still keep
Ing my hand, and patted me and said:
THAT is right You will never regret
It," And again: '@That is good! Every
young man should do something. You
will be proud In the future. I wish
you every success now and in the fu-
ture."
With another pat on ny shoulder l
passed on, how or whittier l could new
er remember. l know that was much
elated and full Of courage. 1 went at
once to the office Of the examining
board, where l was placed on the
rack. But now. strange to say, the
answers to the questions seemed to be
on the end of my tongue almost before
they were finished, although the exam
nation was pretty stiff one. But my
troubles We're over, and my mind work
ed as though just oiled up. 1 was re-
leased finally, after couple Of hours.
with complimentary observation and
told to present myself at the surgeon
generals Office the next day. did so
and was Informed that had passed.
That is my story, and it is not much.
But so long as live shall continue to
thrill with pride when recall that hot
JULY day when Abraham Lincoln, one
of the great figures of history, put his
hand on my small shoulder and wished
me luck.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-02-06

England's titled men and women are
in this war to win, and are actuated
by the same motives and feelings as
the humblest Tommy. The nOblemen
of England have as whole gone into
the army or navy and have proved
their courage and sacrifice as evil
denced In the days citations and casu-
atty lists. The women are also doing
their bit. Few of England's prominent
women are not enrolled and actively
working in the various service leagues
assisting the government. The Duchess
Of AbercOr-l has two daughters in war
service. One is working in a munitiOn
factory and the other is in the Red
Cross service.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-02-06
NOW is THE TIME TO BE CAREFUL

The widespread blizzard is causing such demand
for cough medicines that almost any of mixture
is finding sale Avoid unknown connections that
might contain harmful drugs. When you buy Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound you certain of get
ting family cough medicine of high standard and
genuine merit. 1t contains opiates. Fred d.
Pierce, Barton. G. H. Hunt, Evansville.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-02-06

We call attention to large adver-
tisement of VermOnt's own home life
insurance company in this issue, and
you will note that the name of a
county agent is given at the bottom
of the advertisement.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-02-06

This article was written by a
German to be read by Germans.
It was circulated In Germany
through the efforts Of German
republicans in Switzerland who
are working for the overthrow
Of HohenzoIIernlsm and the es-
Establishment Of German re-
public. A copy has Just been
received In this country and
has been translated for the use
Of the press.
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC IN.
FORMATION.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-02-06
GERMAN CALLS !.
. ON COUNTRYMEN
. TO GUST KAISER
Bitter Arrangement of Hohenzol-
lernism Written to Be Read
by Germans.
EMPEROR ALONE TO Blame

Senseless and Extravagant Lust for
War Plunges World Into Sea OF
Blood and Tears-Soldiers
Urged to Join Entente and
Wrest Land From Claws
- of Destroyer.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-02-06
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Inspired by ::
Lincoln s Words ,

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- N a letter to the New York Times
81 Mortimer Lampson Of Mountain
Il Lakes, n. j., late assistant sur
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-18
TO
 CASUALTY LIST

Washington, Oct. 1S-Addition to casualty list for today include:
 Killed in action, previously report ed wounded severely:
 Lieut.. Levi L. Lamb, California, Pa. Corporal Orlando Newcomer, Boil ing Springs, Pa.; Mechanic Louis Gen cie, Windsor Locks, Conn; Privates Carlton Monroe Cowner, Mapleton De- pot, Pa; Carmine Letter., Caraopolis Pa; John J. Lynch, Providence, R. | Killed in action, previously report ed missing in action;
 Sergeant David J. Rankin, Wilkins. burg, Pa; Privates Ar ,lur V. Bikiary Lowell, Mass; Oscar W. FanI, Oak. dale, Mass; Edward A. Featherstone Wilkesbarre, Pa; George R. Gosner Philadelphia; Harry H. Struble, Bra denville, Pa; Clarence R. Coupe Swansea, Mass.
 Killed in action previously reported wounded degree undetermined:
 Private Theodore R. Colweu, Paler mo, N, J.
 Dead, previously reported missins in acton: Corporal Lloyd E. Long Apollo, Pa
 Died from wounds received in ac. tfon, previously reported missing 1T action:
 Joseph verderame, New Haven.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-18
ISABELLA OF TRANCE.

Isabella, daughter of Phillip the Fair of France. was born in 1296, and at the age of 12 was married to Ed ward, later Edward II. of England. She was beautiful, but ncentious, and her conduct embittered the last year of her husbands life. She sought to secure the power in her own hands and in those of her infamous favor ite, Roger Mortimer. History gen. eraIly attributes to her the murder of her husband. Having seized the reigns of government after her hus- bands death, her son turned upon her and with his barons attacked Not tingham Castle, where she and Nor timer had taken up their abode. The queen was taken prisoner, while Nor timer was executed on the spot. Isa- bella was confined for the remainder of her life in Castle Rising, where she lived for 28 years and died in 1858.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-18
Health Bulletin Suggestions to Ward Off Grip and Pneumonia
 Danger

Keep away fren people who sneeze or cough.
 Keep in the open air as much as possible Avoid crowds.
 Don't let yourself get rundown People who are weak and whose vital ity is low are the earliest victims.
 Keep your resisting power at it's best by taking pure food body-build- CT such as Father Johns Medicine, which is a safe preventive of pneu- monia.
 A simple cold is a danger signal. Treat it promptly with Father Johns Medicine which has had more than 50 years of success for coughs and colds.
 Remember that the gentle laxative effect of Father Johns Medicine drives out impurities at the same time its food elements build strength to ward off disease.
 Guaranteed free from alcohol or dangerous drugs Father Johns Med icine is a docter's prescription. Be- gin taking it teday.-Adv.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-18
RED CROSS IN NEAR EAST
Reports Tells of Succor in Russia,
 the Balkans and Turkey.

The War Council of the American Red Cross issued a further install ment of it's report dealing with the expenditure of the Red Cross War Fund yesterday. This section has to do with activities in Russia, Siberia, the Balkans, Armenia, and other parts of the Near East. The report begins with a reference to the work In Rus sia, the amount which has been ex- pended in European Russia to date being 92.s07,919. Of this amount S517,000 was for milk for destitute ba- bies in Petrograd in 1917. An appro- priation of s1,511.233 has Deen maue for the purchase of food for Russian prisoners who have been returned from Austrian prison camps because of illness.
 'In Rumania," the report says, "tlA-s work of the Red Cross Commission ended with the humiiiating peace forced on that country. But be- tween Sept. 1917, and March 1918, when they left, they accomplished much. The total appropriations for Rumania amount to S2,676,369.. A little less than two million and halt was spent for food. clothing and med ical supplies for the plague-ridden rs- fugees and soldiers penned up ir Moldavia, the mountainous northern third of Rumania, by the rapid Ger man advances.
 ''In Serbia, or what is left of it. the narrow strip lying along the Greek border-the Serbian Commits sion found 5O,oOO refugees, mostly olt men, women, and children. Theil household furniture and farm tool had been destroyed or removed b! the invaders, so that they were en tirely destitute. Help here took tht form of procuring seeds and agri cultural implements, at cost of S244, 43S, to enable them to cultivate tn 21,O00 acres of fertile soil still left o their country. For food and clothin, for refugees scattered through north ern Greece 842s, ,59s.29 has been spen this figHre including about S75,00 for supplies purchased at Buchares 1n 1916, and t25.000 for the relief o
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-18

1,200 refugees in Siberia. At Vodena, the Red Cross supports 5000 refu- gees, and has spent, for the equip ment and maintenance of a small hospital, $30,113. It was found that on the entire Serbian front there was bat one dentist, and a contingent of dentists, fully equipped, was sent from America at a cost of $4S,59S On Kossoyo Day-the Serbian national day-a gift of $50,OO0 was made to the Serbian Red Cross as a memorial tribute. Total appropriations for Ser bia amount to S1,244,197.
 The report also refers to the work in behalf of the Czecho-Slovaks in Siberia and the plans made for the care of the wounded at vladfvostok and other points in Siberia. To the present time the money expended in Siberia is $4,273,20O
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-18

CTS may use as much of their fuel a. lotment as they choose between now and December l, it was announced. However, for the purpose of refriger- ation after December 1, it is oonsid- cred that the allotment of fuel under the order of last July 8, is sufficient and it will be necessary for brewers to save sufficient coal out of their al lowance for refrigerating purposes.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-18
THE WEATHER R.

New Haven, Oct. IS For Bridgeport and VicinityE Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday,
 Conditionss An extended area of high pressure central ever the northern portion of the lake Pe- zion is producing cool, pleasant weather in all the northern dis tricts east of the Rocky Moun- tains. The Southern disturbance is central over Louisiana. It is causing heavy rain in the lower Mississippi valley. Vicksburg, Miss, reported 4.56 Knches of rain in the last 24 hours.
 Conditions favor fer this Vii ciRity fair weather with lower temperature.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-18
ALMANAC FOR TO-DAY
UEs TO RECOVER ON NOTES

Action to recover payment on four notes given at different times has been filed in the Common Pleas Court by the Fairfield County National Bank of Norwalk against Miner D. Randall of that place. One note for S6O9 is dated June 12, 1918; one for s264, Dee. 30, 1916; one for $418, Nov. 1, 1917, and one for $40, Oct. 12, 1917, None have been paid, according to the complaint.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-18
CANNOT EVEN BREW NEW BEER AFTER DECEMBER 1=--NEW RULING ISSUED

Washington, Oct. 1S-Not even the so-called Kruezen, or new beer for carbonizing old beer can be brewed after December 1, under ruling an nounced today by Food Administrator Hoover and Fuel Administrator Gar field.
 If necessary to use up the malt and other material now on hand brew
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-18
OVERNIGHT ADVANCE.

New York, oct. 1S-The New York Federal Reserve district advanced the Liberty Loan subscriptions over night by only $92,2O7,4 ,450, according to figures giving total tabulations at 10 a. m. today. These amounted to $1,041, 100000, and in order to reach the quota of S1,SOO, ,Oe0,O0O before midnight Saturday, subscriptions will have to come in at the rate of S2O,- 900, ,000 an hour
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-18

The fact that cat pelts are now selling in the market for SLAP each. suggests that the scarcity of mink fur is being relieved.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-18
Laces

We are offering LaceS at prices that tell the tale and sell the goods.
 Valenciennes Lace, edging, beading and edge, Fiet Lace, TorchOn, F to 212 inches wide Cluny Laces ................... 1212c yd. Narrow Cambric SI<irtings 6c and 121ac yd Embroidered Lawn and Cambric FlOuncings
 .................. 39c and 59c yd Embroidered Cambric Skirtings, 15 inches
 
 Cambric and Lawn Embroidered Corset Gov
 ering, 15 to IS inches wide. ..... .25c yd
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-18
MAIN STREET T~eHu STREET Bridgeport, n ENWE@RHB S& Bridgeport Conn ~-NA 1~ ~- - St. Cecle PariA
 Wholesale Retail Leading MIlners
SATURDAY BARGAIN DAY VALUES

tDnhnsa elsewhere Saturday Bargain Values H this store dm mo bargains
  RNabe Fur hand CG
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-18

A one piece tunic Velve- teen Dress, round neck, tin- ished with rows of silk braid on tunic, crush belt, trimmed with silk fringe,
 $19.5O
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-18
Russian Blouse Effect Dress

LCUSSIdM EIII6CG with the favored round neck, edge of blouse, skirt and neck finished with rows of fine silk braid-made of French Serge,
 $500