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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-10-16

Insure the home NOW-dont de-
lay another day. This is the season
in which most fires occur. lnsurlng
through this agency means AbSo-
Lutte PROTECTION at regular rates.
LAURENCE sTABLER
as Prince Street. Alexandra. Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-10-16
DIR. BeuchIer,
Chiropracior

Mon, Wed, Fri, Hours l TO 4 p. m.
724 King st. Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-10-16

the subscribing itself one hundred thousand dollars
Alexandra BANK
Evening star., 1918-08-29
1000 and sooo-MILEis' is'. T1REs Re;
DIXIE TIRE CO.,
lib H. NE.

o. I'm oYLMDpH fur .bramg esress;
s..sf y yso.ss pssss sd yarsa oseeke9
= DGU~ GsA ahqpeukaly gu1ra1fse1 q ~ pay.
Il = ohlG1a, ~ La R.A8ssnhsnAs&a &atA
Evening star., 1918-08-29

ONE FTREPROOF, PRUDEN TYPE GARAGf
1ox15 IT: after Aug. 81; s.. Gall 6SS keefs
place NV So
Evening star., 1918-08-29

YOUNG LADIES. without any bos1aaas exper4-
ence. desiring positions with TIE gsvernmeAt
operate Burroughs Caleulato9s and earn over
81 600 yearly to start; demand exceeds SUP
ply. Further Information. apply Burro0ghs
school. $40 18th st.
YOUNG LADIEs-Bank rsQuirea serviees Of
several young ladies for general clerical work;
experience unnecessary, bot must b quick and
intelligent Address Box S1S-R. Star ONCE.
YOUNG LADY for ONCE work with fnowledge
OF typewriting; good chance for promotion.
Call Room 30, Jordan bldg, 1901 G 81. NV.
500
Evening star., 1918-08-29

BARBER shop In Burlington hotel for lease on
percentage basis; NO tnvestment required. 112o
Vt. ave.
BOWLING and biIliard parlor. downtown $50
tion; clearing $1,000 year; only $1,000.
Grocery stands In prosperous market; rent SO
month owner leaving city; price. $500. Cigar,
lunch and pool room; business section NV. |;
cheap at 81, 500. Hardware. etc. store give
away at 81 900. Cigar. confectionery and soft
drink store at $500 and $1,000. To buy or
NEW YORK BUSINESS RRoKERs, 1923 T.
BUsINEssLOan make so to 500 per week
on investment in established business: no risk
Address Boz 22s-R. Star once. 29e
DRUG BUSINESS for sale; owing 10 other in
terests, compelled to sell well paying business
In good suburban town (only drug store); smarl
investment; satisfactory terms. AddreM p. O..
Box 1850. Washington, d. @. p
FOR SALE, or win rent, complets furnished
home bakery and lunchroom. . going con-
eern; now In your chance for q snap. Ad-
dress Boz S11-R. Star Once. 81
FOR sALE-Lunehroom, finely equipped: in
best locality; unless yon have money dent
answer. Address Bog 29l-R. Star once. 30s
GROCERY for sale doing good business; rea-
SON for selling. sickness; low price. s2e 5th
st. NV. Sls
GROCERY and confectionery store. stI living
rooms; h.w.h. and bath; in draft. will sacri-
dee. 1890 N. Capt 29e
GROCERY STORES, two, for sale; good loca.
tion; no reasonable offer refused. Address
Boz 1G8-R, Star once. q
Evening star., 1918-08-29

YOUNG LADIES'
A KNOWLEDGE OF THE
OPERATION OF THE MON
ROE CALCULATING MA
CHINE is A VALUABLE
ASSET TO ANY YOUNG
LADY CONTEMPLATING
TAKING A POSITION IN
THE GOVERNMENT. MON
ROE OPERATORS GET
GOOD SALARIES. FOR
FULL PARTICULARS CALL
MONROE CALCULATING
MACHINE CO., 737 18TH ST.
NV.
Evening star., 1918-08-29
MALE AND FEMALE.

BOOKKEEPER- collection
teller and telephone opera
tor. Apply American Ma
tiona1 Bank, L315 F ST. NV.
Evening star., 1918-08-29
NUGRARIEss cLUrcHIxss
OIL TRANSMISSION,
FOB
lutps.s sTfucks and. Txaetufa.

/ -. NKvGlARIEss cLUTcnkss
OIL TRANSMISSION.
FOB
lutpa.s Trucks and Txaetpf4.
OArNm b IN wsshinytpa with tzans.
miudon about middle Sept Opportunity for
here. WIN demonstrste. Write for Buiisttn 4.
R 8. Zeitlef. 1887 Park rd.. WASH. D. O. 3e
POOLR00M. three table,, for ale cheap. Ap-
ply 211 7th NV, between u and pm 29s
WHEN you WANT to sell or buy q business
e will pay 200 to deal With z broker the pub
s hss v nd s II IN that eas v
you q few good places to inspect:
12-room rooming house. near government
7o.soom 1Ss,a roomins AN and BOARDING nou;s with
/ six baths and steam heat; select trade;
rent 01ls ssius slo sDa,s S.,s es:s s:s; Us.s a.,
Gle; monthly income. $3.50; fe.t eniy
so. Yoa go secure this Eint n.e,.. A7uo
A-room fucniag house. IN best northwest
rasss srses5 s.d agar i-s ssuss; ins;.s.s .
n b1sissss 19 thirty days ften -
r..a saS S.ss q @ esss e sss o% s ssso to @
afocesy stores, some Of The best IN
seSs fs@ g. 'sSe = 6: g I'D p:s:: s
in Washington: ssIlfng on aecodnt Of
1cfness Ss sHd :r,v r:,;.:. aoGo
draft; a raj money maker. See ibis place;
p'is sons q the ssst sarssr shops 1. washington
Ice cream parisr. downtown seetsou. See
this place and you VIII buy 1t.
II you don't see what yon are boxing for In
the ahevs LIST, eau at ny once, hys it for
6ss essy iu,eAreen. asss sesvsnnsst
euildias: nassy sssss. ;Aski.x snly; ssoo
NnisssuE sss "a; - 10
= xsaaeasaI Ss.les.s LIZ !,
Evening star., 1918-08-29
WANTEp-.HE1R.
FEllALE-Coov5aoe1.

YOUNG LADIES-Bright. - to = ysars old:
can earn &15 to &1e per week a. mss1sngsrs;
light, healthful outdoor y,Rk. Apply Dmplsy-
ment Bureau, Western Unioa Tslegraph Co,
1911 G st. n.w.. Basement.
Evening star., 1918-08-29
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

ATTENTION IL called to our line OF hotels
and rooming houses and stores. The best IN
all classes II listed at this once. Our reputa.
tion for successful and square dealing II well
known, If you want to sell take advantage Of
our position and list today. Inspect the fol
lowing:
Exclusive boarding and rooming house neal
18th and Mass. ave-; 20 rooms, baths; worth
5000. Price. $500.
Rooming house. Vermont ave-; 16 rooms, sew.
eral baths: bargain at $3.50.
Rooming house. 10 rooms. h.w.h.: near t1th
and Mass ave.: price, $2.500.
Rooming house, near 10th md Mass. ave.
20 rooms. h.w.h., electric Light, baths; rent,
S100; price, 5000; terms.
Roonning house, near Sth and Eye Sta; u
rooms; fine proposition; price. 81 500.
Confectionery. eigars and groceries; rant,
Is; price right.
Observation-Disclosures md lfyAt grocefy: Z
living rooms. h.w. heat. electric Light; sse-
rfdce at $500.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-04-03
X. G. Christie.

The funeral of Reuben c. Christie
who died Wednesday, March 27, was
held at the church in Glover, Rev. w.
A. Warner of Barton officiating, as
sisted by Rev. Mr.. Wells.
Mr.. Christie was the son of Jesse
and Eliza Christie and was born in
the town of Bloomington April "a,
1926. For several years he lived in
Greensboro, but for the past 27 years
he has lived in Barton.
In 1853 he was united in marriage
to Eliza Bush, who died Is years ago.
Four children were born to them, Ed
win E., Clara A., Aldane A., and Jesse
R., who survives him and with whom
he lived at the time of his death. He
is also survived by a sister, Mrs.
Nancy Drew, and one brother, Joel
P. Christie, both of Glover. He also
left two grandchildren and one great
grandchild besides a large circle of
friends and acquaintance to mourn
his loss.
Card of Thanks-We wish to thank
the neighbors and friends for their
kindness to us in our bereavement, al
so the singers.
Jesse Christie and family,
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. L. Walbridge.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Sanborn,
Mrs. Nancy Drew,
Mr.. and Mrs. Joel P. Christie.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-04-03
Seaver-Butler.

The home of the Misses Butler on
High street was the scene of a quiet
wedding last evening when Frances
Sophia Butler was united in marriage
with Harley True Seaver. The cere-
mony performed by the Rev. w. A.
Warner, took place under the Ameri-
can flag, the bridal party entering
the parlor to the strains of the Lo-
hengrin Wedding March played by
Mrs. Ruth Webster, and accompanied
by A. D. Seaver and Miss Marion
Bickford. Following the ceremony a
collation. was served and Mrs. Ruth
Webster and Miss Marion Bickford
sang several solos.
Mr.. Seaver is one of Barton's long
time merchants and prominent busi-
ness men. Mrs. Seaver has been en-
ployed in the bank for several years.
The friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Seaver
are legion and all join in wishing
them happiness through the years to
come.
Aside from the immediate families
and Barton friends of the bride
and groom the following were pres
ent from out of town: Mrs. H. P.
Turner of Montpelier, Miss Alice
Blanchard of Barre, Mrs. E. E. Doe
of Orleans, Mrs. Parish of Boston and
Miss Marion Bickford of Montpelier.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-04-03
BARTON SETS PACE.
Thrift and War Savings Stamp Sales
Grow but Per Capita is Low.

Publicity has given an impetus to
the sale of thrift and war savings
stamps in Orleans county, but there is
still chance for improvement.
Washington, Caledonia, Rutland and
Windham counties have a per capita
sale Of over 81 and Bennington, Addi-
son and Windsor are just under the
81 class but Orleans had but 4Sc per
capita purchase up to the report of
March 16, while the average for the
state is SEC.
Barton is setting a merry pace in
the sale of these stamps, however, no
other town in the county showing a
sale one-half as large per capita or
in total sales. In fact of the SILL
1861 of the stamps sold Barton (in-
cluding Orleans) has purchased $5,-
461.92 worth, practically one-half the
entire sales in the county.
Westfeld is the only town in the
county with a postoffice that reports
no sales but Albany is nearly as bad.
The following table gives the sale in
each town:
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-04-03
Easter.

Sunday morning services at the
churches in Barton were appropriate
to the season with special decora-
tions, music and Easter sermons.
In the evening the choir of the Con-
gregational church under the able
leadership Of H. G. Perley, and with
the assistance of A. G. Owen and
Mrs. Perley, gave the Easter cantata,
''Now Is Christ Risen," to a union
audience that filled the church. The
decorations were in charge Of Mildred
Ford for the Christian Endeavor So
ciety and were unusually beautiful.
The cantata was a complete story
of the Risen Christ in song, divided
into three general parts and IL num-
bers. There were solo numbers by
Mrs. J. F. Batchelder, A. C. Owen,
Mrs. R. P. Webster and Mr.. Perley, a
male quartet number by Messrs. Cut
Ter, Perley, Owen and Whitcher,
numbers for ladies' voices alone, for
mems voices alone, and chorus num-
bers of various movements which in
terpreted the Easter story.
Comment has been so universally
mplimentary to the work of the So
loists, as we'll as that of the chorus
that those who participated no doubt
feel repaid for the time and effort
given to it's preparation.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-04-03
New Judge of Probate Appointed.

Governor Graham has appointed E.
J. Smith of Newport as probate Judge
for the district Of Orleans, to sue
ceed Rufus w. Spear, resigned.
Mr. Smith was born in North
Stratford, N. H., Sept. 27, 1880. He
was educated at the Newport high
school, Dartmouth college and the
National University Law school.
Mr.. Smith was principal of the
Hyde Park academy for two years
and was secretary to Hon. Frank
Plumley, when he was a member of
congress, before forming a law part
nership with F. G. Williams of New
port, state bank commissioner, where
he has since been active as a member
Of the firm of Williams & Smith.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-04-03

Hiram Mcclellan, who has made a
record progress in aviation and has
of late been doing some advanced fly
ing in Texas, is at home with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Mcclellan
for few days leave Of absence.
E. J. Rutter, optometrist from ST..
Johnsbury will be at o. III. Moss
mans, Barton, Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday, April 8, 9 and 10. If
your eyes are troubling you give him
call.
F. H. Burgwald of the U. S. de-
partment Of agriculture conducted a
cottage cheese demonstration in the
domestic science room at the school
building this afternoon at 2 o'clock,
which a number of ladies in town at
tended
The campaign for clothing for suf-
fering Belgian and French refugees
which took place two weeks ago and
in which Barton was allotted HOO
pounds was great success locally,
the committee in charge sending in
excess of 400 pounds.
Fred Cloutier, o. R. Brown and
John Courtmanch, who are employed
in the government torpedo manufac-
turing station at Newport, R. l., are
in town for a time. They report
the need of more machinists despite
the large force at work there.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-04-03
COUNTY COURT.

In the case P. G.. Blanchard VS..
Ward and Edith Prouty the plaintiff
sued for his commission. Mr.. Blan-
chard claimed commission on the
ground that Mr.. Prouty had listed his
farm with him for sale and later
Blanchard procured a customer and
Prouty refused to sell. Defense was
on the ground that Mr.. Prouty had
revoked Mr.. Blanchard's agency pre-
vious to the time Blanchard brought
the customer in question because
Blanchard had attempted to bribe
Prouty's attorney to advise Prouty to
make a sale to person in Blanch-
ards employ.
In the case of Oben VS.. Ducharme
it appeared that Ducharme listed his
farm with Oben and later withdrew
but still later agreed to pay Oben a
commission if he brought buyer
Oben brought several prospective
named Fontaine. Ducharme hesitat-
ed about selling, but finally he did
without giving Oben notice. Suit
was brought for commission.
In the case of Theda Long by her
guardian, who petitioned for annul-
ment of her marriage to Frank Wing.
the claim was that she was married
to him. through deceit, Wing in OBJ
tanning his marriage license lying
about the girls age, stating that she
was 18 years Of age, when in reality
she was only II years of age; also
that she was Influenced into marry
ing him through statements made to
her concerning her brother that he
did not want her with him any long
er and wanted to get rid of her, which
were false. The court dismissed the
petition Thursday morning.
One or two divorce cases were trieo
Thursday morning and the court ad
iourned at $50 Thursday afternoon
to convene again April to try a case
which is not now ready.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-04-03

Barton seems to be unable to rid
itself completely Of small pox, having
had struggling case on it's hands
for some weeks. Just as one case
RECEIVERS another will appear, but not
single serious case has developed
and no difficulty or outbreak is looked
for
Recent gifts to the local branch
of the Red Cross and as yet unreport-
ed are as follows: E. P. Wright, So;
Mrs. S. G. Frazier, 81; Mrs. E. j..
White, SIS; Mrs. Florence Pillsbury,
1915; Barton Grange, $13; Barton
Cornet band, $245O; Barton Improve
ment club, profits on lecture course,
$49.76.
Lieut.. H. J. Mcclellan, S. R. G.. A.
c.. who is home on a short furlough
will give an informal talk to the mem
bers of the Barton Improvement club
at the club rooms on Thursday eve
ming on some of his experiences since
enlisting in the aviation service. Ma
pie sugar on snow will be served dur
ing the evening.
At the regular convocation of Key
7tone chapter, No. 16, r. A. M, Mon
day evening, the reports for the past
wear were made and officers for the
coming year elected. The officers are
as follows: Franz A. Hunt, e. H. P;
L. M Kinsley, K; L. B. Jones, S.; J.
A. Pearson, Sec; G. A. Katen, Treas;
A. o. Austin, C. of H. The appoint
i've officers will be announced later.
The annual meeting of the Welcome
o. Brown Cemetery association was
held in the town clerks office last
evening. Reports of officers show
that the association is in f1ourishing
condition and the old board of officers
was elected with E. w. Barron, presi-
dent; F. w. Baldwin, treasurer and
S. A. Hunt, superintendent. New
members added to the association
were R. P. Webster, Frank May and
George King.
Continued on Page Eighty.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-04-03
Draftees Off for Devens.

AS announced two weeks ago in this
paper ten men were called from this
county to go to Camp Devens April 2,
which was Tuesday. This is the first
allotment on the new draft which
calls out 10000 men the country over.
The men who left Newport for Dev-
ems Tuesday were:
Earl William Davis, Newport
Wilbur H. Little, Derby Line
Fred Avery Burroughs, Morgan Ctr.
Ray Clarence Arbuckle, Chelsea
Frederick Alexander Bond, Wenlock
Harold Croft Bowley, West Derby
Alex Desrossiers, New Bedford, Mass.
Charlie Riley Moranville, Irasburg
Willie E. Neddow, Orleans R. D. 2
Ralph Edward Morse, Irasburg
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-04-03

Mrs. J. B. Proctor of Knowlton and
Mrs. j. Connor of Waterloo, P. o.,
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. w. B.
Proctor for the Easter holidays.
Schools in the village opened on
swing for the final stretch of ten
The w. C. T. U. will meet Tuesday
afternoon with Mrs. A. P. Under
wood. The topic will be "Our STAN
dard Bakers" Please bring dues.
J. E. Chase Of the River road has
traded his farm with w. E. Hanson
for the Seaver or Blood place on Elm
street. 1t is expected Mr.. Chase will
move to town.
Miss Marion Carter of Worcester,
Mass, is spending a short vacation
at her home here. She is accompan-
led by friend, Miss Mildred TAFT of
Springfield, Mass.
Mrs. VIM. B. Teller died Thursday
Of pneumonia at her home near the
village. The funeral was from the
home Monday afternoon, but we are
unable to give fuller particulars this
week.
Regular meeting of Crystal Lake
grange Friday evening. Roll call to
be answered to by current events.
Subject for discussion. "What is the
best system of farm bookkeeping at
the present time 2"
The following letters remain un-
called for. Please say advertised
when calling for these letters. Mrs.
Mabel Devenger, Mr. H. and E..
Stockwell, How and Stow Real Es-
tate Agts., Mr.. Aquieno Mace.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-04-03
BARTON LOCAL NOTES

c. L. Erwin is ill with the grip at
Orleans.
DR.. Magoon was recently in town
on business.
Miss Nettie Teller has been quite
i'll the past week.
Mrs. Albert Webster has been very
sick but is improving.
Mrs. o. A. White was in st. Johns
bury the last of the week.
Leo Leblanc spent the weekend at
his home in Bedford, P. @.
Mrs L. A. Parish. of Boston is the
guest of the Misses Butler.
Myron Alexander of Newport was
a business visitor in town Monday.
Miss Avis Spaulding of Newport
was a recent guest of Miss Grace
Proctor.
Miss Hazel Heath of Albany was a
guest of Mrs. A. w. Buswell over
Sunday.
The Woman's Literary club will
meet with Mrs. J. F. Batchelder this
evening.
Mrs. John w. Millar was the guest
Of friends in St. Johnsbury the first
of the week.
Alfred Alexander of Bloomington
was recent guest of his sister, Mrs.
Della Wilson.
The Monitor office will be closed
Saturday afternoons from now until
further notice.
Mrs. Carrie Burnham and daughter,
Ruth were guests of friends in ST..
Johnsbury last week.
Miss Doris Whitcher has returned
from a visit of some duration to her
sister, Mrs. Fred Kinsey.
Amory Seaver, who is in the medi-
cal department Of the army, is at
home on short furlough.
Mrs. Elma Martin of Glover has
been spending a few days at G.. F.
Cutters and c. E. Sisco's.
Percy Cowles of New York City
has been spending a few days with
his mother and friends in town.
E. J. White, R. F. D. man, has sold
during the month of March $103.5O
worth of war savings and thrift
stamps.
>Prin. and Mrs. F. Jay Bates were
in Connecticut several days last week
visiting relatives. Mrs. Bates will
remain for time.
Dean P. Mcclellan announces that
he has sold his stock of gentlemen's
furnishings in the Batchelder block to
G. S. Stevens Of Orleans.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-04-03
Mrs. John M. Barnard.
Mrs. John M. Barnard, aged 6(

MIS-. JOnn M. baTnaru, dSeO OO
years, died in Barton, Wednesday,
March goth, as announced last week.
Miss Nettie Clark was born in
youngest child of Thomas and Mari
eta (Blanchard) Clark and of their
seven children only one, James, is
living. The grandparents, Thomas
and Elizabeth (Muirhead) Clark,
came from Scotland. Thomas fought
in the War of the Revolution and
was wounded at the Battle of Sara
toga. The maternal grandparents
were Capt Simon and Margaret
(Spencer) Blanchard. Miss Clark
was educated in the district schools
of Peacham and in Peacham academy
and for good many years she taught
in Barnet, Cabot, Barton and Peach
am, always standing at the head of
her chosen profession. She went
West and taught while there in Illi-
nois. She united with the Congrega-
tional church in Peacham in 1883.
The watchword of her life ever was,
"True-hearted, whole hearted"
John M. Barnard of Barton, who with
two daughters, Clara Mae and Lou E.
survive her. Mrs. Barnard has been
in poor health for year with a heart
trouble, but the immediate cause of
her death was two shocks the day be-
fore. The funeral was held at the
home Saturday at p. m., Rev. w. A.
Warner officiating.
Mrs. Charles Cambridge of Ches-
ter, niece of the deceased, and Miss
Clara Barnard, were the relatives
present. Mrs. Barnard was a devot-
ed wife and mother and true friend
and many near and far will mourn
her loss. The family have the SYM
pathy of all in their bereavement.
Card-We wish to express our
thanks to all who have shown their
kindness by their helpfulness and
sympathy during the sickness and
death of our dear wife and mother.
John M. Barnard,
Clara M. Barnard,
Lou E. Barnard.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-04-03
Photographic Work.

A. Allyn Bishop will be at his stud
10 in Barton Friday afternoon Of each
week. Telephone his studio at New
port for appointments.
A choice line of frames for sale at
each studio.
to the reputation his work at New
port has brought him. (adv.)
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-04-03

FOR SALE-2 carloads of Canadi-
an horses, also about 40 native hors-
es, 20 secondhand sleighs, 20 top
buggies and road wagons, 10 pairs of
work harnesses and 10 single har-
nesses. These harnesses are nearly
new. Also several new wagons and
harnesses. C. H. Hanson, Barton. 13tf
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-04-03

FOR SALE-125 new hall chairs,
cheap, also secondhand Dodge tour
ing car, fve-passenger, at low fig
ure. Cottage at Willoughby lake in
the Lyon Grove, we'll furnished with
garage and boat Call or telephone
to w. E. Trip, West Derby. Tel.
4S-3. lift
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-04-03

FOR SALE-A ten-cow farm, good
location, ~ miles from large vii
lage and railroad station, Il mile to a
small village. For further particu-
lars address Box 81, Orleans, VT. lift