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East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1918-10-04
Dlstinctiveness Charac-
.terizes These New
Dress Goods.

Exclusiveness and originality OF
design and the rich effects produced
by color blending, have combined to
produce fabrics OF extraordinary
charm. The poplins crepe de
chine; georgettes, serges veIors, etc
now on display will forciby demon
strate this fact, Many women will
make more appare! this year than
ever before you'll probably like to.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1918-10-04

WEalL
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1918-10-04
Delightfully."- Plain are the
New Suits.

In these new suits the straight line silhou-
cite has reached its highest point OF develop
ment Coats are about three quarter length.
Skirts are somewhat narrower and longer than
last season. Many have no trimmings; others
have iur adornments. Oxford cloths, evora,
duvet du lane, duvyteen and vaIour are the
favored fabrics. You are bound to like the
new suils. We have them all.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1918-10-04
New Waists are Rather Plain
But Very Colorful.

The approved trimmings are beads and en-
broidery, but these are not used lavishly. Col
or is the the feature that makes these models
Fabrics are China silk vole, taffeta, georg-
cite and heavy crepe de chene Round
V-necks, roll and Buster Brown collars, big
sleeves and novel cuffs give pleasing variety
OF effects,
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1918-10-04

Mr., Newton ellis, Of Sturgis
was a visitor here Tuesday,
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-03-27

pers but have not received the box
yet. l am in perfect health and sure
do wish this may find you all the
same. l have been on detached SER
vice from my own company for two
months now with a number of others
and we have been across France and
on the Front and have had a nice lit
tie taste of war as it really is and am
sure that there are not enough Ger
mans to put us out of business as
every day spells defeat for them now.
Will be back in six months is my pipe
dream now. Glad you sent those pa
pers and will let you know when the
box comes. There is not much I am
allowed to write and as this will an
swer the purpose will close with best
wishes from
P. G. Johnson,
7th Co. 1O1st Ammunition Train,
Am. Exp. Forces, Via. N. Y.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-03-27
LETTERS FROM FRANCE.
Continued from Page One.)

Yes, l have got the tobacco all O.
K, and it was fine. l have got about
all my mail. Only two or three pack
ages. Are We going to get the same
pay from the state we did last year?
That SIS month 1 am sending home
is sent by the government. 1t came
out of the November pay, but don't
know when they are sending it. The
$4,000 insurance costs only about So a
month and that is taken out of our
pay. Yes, we get plenty to eat and
to wear. They won't let us tell how
far we are from the front but it won't
be long before we are up there. Hop
ing to hear from you soon.
Goodbye,
Roy.
Roy E. Atherton,
Headquarters Co.,
1O1 M. G. Battalion,
A. E. r.
Somewhere in France,
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-03-27

The following letter is from VAR
mum Abbott, son of Mr.. and Mrs. A.
D. Abbott of Glover, formerly of Bar
ton, Varnun enlisted from Lyndon
Vile:
U. S. S. DesMoines,
Feb. %, 1918.
Ny dear Mother:
l received your letter this fore
noon and was glad to hear from you.
We dropped anchor yesterday
o'clock. l had a box of candy from
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tower which
looked good to me and tasted better
than it looked. l also had eight let
tiers and a card from different friends
and these were all more than well
come.
We sailed Jan. 10Th at 10 q. M,
and made a southern trip to France
after ten days of all kinds of weather
we turned around and landed in Porta
Delgada, Azores. This being a warm
climate we painted the ship, and the
natives put on coal for us. Then we
were given shore liberty and 1 went
nearly all over the city of st. Mi
chaels, which l think is about the
size of ST. Johnsbury. There are no
street cars and the people go bare
foot great deal. They have donkeys
with baskets on their backs to ride in
also oxen drawing two-wheeled carts.
There is lots of fruit grown on the
island. 1 saw bananas, oranges, figs
dates, grapes and pineapples grow
ing.
Their. money was rather confusing
but l soon got onto the idea. I
bought some cards which l shall mail
you when l reach the States.
I hope you have all been we'll while
I've been away. Two months of win
ter have passed since I was there, but
they have gone without my realizing
it, because at sea the days all seem
alike to me, and almost forget
which meal I have eaten, ha ha!
I will say goodnight now, with love
to all.
Your son,
Varnum,
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-03-27
Commissioners Notice
Estate of G. y. Kidder

me Undersigned having been appointed
by the honorable Probate Court for the
District OF Orleans, Commissioners to re-
ce1Ve. examine and adjust the claims and
demands OF all persons against the estate of
u. ID. kidder. late of IraSburg in said
District. deceased, and all claims exhibited
IN OFFSET thereto, hereby give notice that we
will meet for the purpose aforesaid ot the
store OF Sears IL Russell in the town of
lrasburg in said District on the 9th day of
April, and 2lst day of August next from
ten o'clock a. until three O'Clock D. m. on
each OF said days and that six mont his from
the I'D day of February, a. ID. 1918 is the
time limited by said Court for said creditors
70 present their claims to for examina-
ton and allowance
Dated at IraSburg this 10Th day Of March
A. ID. 1918.
GEO. w. RUSSELL
d. A. BRAHANA
l2-l4 Commissioners
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-03-27
ALMOST A YOUNG MAN AGAIN

When man awakes in the morning with back so
stiff he can hardly stcop over, with shooting twinges
in his sides and grons, dark and pufed pouches un
der eyes-when his movements seem slowed up and
he lacks vim and energy-instead of saving g I'm
getting DID, he should be on guard against kidney
trouble. E r Whitehurst, X. F. d., Norfolk, Va
writes: had been suffering for than year. but
since taking Foley Kidney Pills l feel almost a
young again. Fred d. Pierce, Barton; G. H
Hunt, Evansville.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-03-27
and English Income Taxes

In comparison with the tax levied in
England on incomes our own income
taxes are moderate, indeed.
In England the tax on incomes of
$1,000 is AZ per cent, in America
nothing.
In England the tax on incomes of
$1,000 is 6A per cent; in America
nothing for married men Or heads of
families, and 2 per cent on $500 for
an unmarried man.
In England the tax on an income of
$4,000 is 7B per cent; in America
nothing for a married man or head
of a family, and per cent on $1,000
for unmarried men.
The English income tax rate also
increases more rapidly with the
"rowth of the income than ours, a
$4,000 income being taxed IA per
cent, $4,000 Is per cent. $4,000 20
per cent, and $4,000 Is per cent,
while our corresponding taxes for
married men are respectively two
thirds of 1 per cent, 1 II per cent, 31a
ner cent and per cent and only
slightly more for the unmarried, due
to the smaller amount exempted, the
rate being the same.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-03-27

Special sessions of the Probate Court will
be held at the office OF T. w. BALDWIN, in
BARTON. on the second and fourth Fridays
of each month in the afternoon; and at the
office of COLBY SToDDARD, in ORLEANS, in
the afternoon of the third Friday of each
month. Parties desiring to transact Probate
business at Barton or Orleans should notify
the Judge in advance, that he may take the
necessary papers.
The Probate office at NEWPORT will be
open every day, except Sundays and hoi.
days; but those coming from a distance, as
far as possible. should make special appoint
ments with the Court in advance.
RUFUS w. SPEAR, JUDGE.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-03-27
VERMONT NOTES

Charles Barclay of Barre has beer
! awarded S1l ,O00 in his suit against
Wetmore & Morse Granite company
for the loss Of his sight in May, 1915
when an explosion of powder occur
red at the defendants quarry.
Plans for an intensive campaign
to have the Vermont state legislature
ratify the prohibition amendment to
| the constitution were started at the
annual meeting of the Vermont Anti
| Saloon league. Details of the cam
paign will be completed later. Of
flcers for the year were elected as
| follows: President, Frank H. Brooks
| of st. Johnsbury; secretary, c.. P.
| Cowles of Burlington; treasurer, F.
S. Pease of Burlington.
Secretary of State F. G. Fleetwood
today made public the result of the
tabulation Of the license vote taken
at the March elections. The result of
the vote on the main question was
eyes" 1852, and "No'' 1896, a
"No" majority of 1914 or better
than 2 to l for the no-license vote.
Practically the same ratio prevailed
on the question whether ffth-class
Or druggist license should be granted
in the several towns, the vote being
eyes" 1O,30S, "No" 22,O2O.
Of the 400 ewes brought here from
Oregon last fall and sold to the farm
ers of the vicinity at cost by the First
National bank of not one
has been lost during the winter.
This demonstrates that the breed was
the right one for the last winter has
been a severe test for livestock. The
management of the bank has investi-
gated to ascertain the condition of
the sheep and found invariably that
they had gained in weight and will
prove a good investment for the pur-
chasers.
A Vermonter with a notable expert
ence died Feb. 21 in Barre The late
Azel P. Brigham was one of the few
remaining witnesses of the assassina-
ton Of the late Pres. Lincoln at Ford's
theatre, Washington, the evening of
Apr. Il, 1865. On that occasion Mr..
Brigham was playing second violin
in the orchestra at the production of
"Our American Cousin" and he saw
John Wilkes Booth leap from the
presidential box to the stage and dis
appear. Mr.. Brigham was born in
Waterford in 1850, moved with his
parents to Exeter, n. H, where ct Is
he was leading the Exeter band. He
served four and half years in the
Civil war and then was connected
with a music store in Boston. Seven
years ago he moved to Barre to live
with his son, Geo. H. Brigham, who
with a sister and two brothers sur
vive him.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-03-27
Why Solitude Is Desirable,

Solitude is The chief support of the
affections; it would be impossible to
love your fellow man if you knew you
could never get away from him.-From
the Atlantic.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-03-27

Extracts from letters from Homer
Leonard of Orleans:
Somewhere in France.
Dec. Goth, 1918.
Dear Folks:
l am wondering how you all are
back in Vermont tonight. Every
thing here is going on just the same.
Had big day of it Christmas. Every
man in the company had a Christmas
package of some kind. I had one
from home, one from Reid, and one
from Mrs. Reirden of Barton and
heard of others sent, which have not
arrived yet.
I am taking care of horses now,
and my word for it, they are some
horses, too. We get up at a. m.
and go to them. When the bugle
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-03-27
WHAT THE PAPERS SAY,
BrattlebOrO Gives Freely.

Brattleboro started out to fill wal
chest from which should be met the
many calls for money for the various
war activities. The plan was to raise
$780, 900 to cover a year and five teams
were put to work canvassing the
| town. When the returns were all in
it was found that over $4,000 had
been raised. When it comes to meet
ing a patriotic duty there are few
towns anywhere that come forward
any more promptly than Brattleboro
Brattleboro is to southeastern Yer
mont what Bennington is to the south
western section of the state.-Ben-
nington Banner.
Viewpoints United Purpose.
A personal letter from a leader in
the movement which led to the forma-
ton of Vermont's seventh city, New
port, contains the following: eve
wanted to unite two good live villages
situa ted IN two towns. x * 1t is
the same community it was before,
but with little closer union, and a
little better opportunity to realize
some of our hopes and dreams. The
best of it all is that it would be diff
cult to find a more united purpose
than that which possesses our peo-
pie" There you have the secret of
any municipalities success" united
purpose" It is an irresistible ele-
ment of strength, without which lit
tie or no progress can be made by any
city, town or village.-Ludlow Trib-
une.
Shun the War Shirk.
A Frenchman predicted that the al
lies would surely win if the civilian
populations would only hold out.
What irony? But, nevertheless, a
real hit. If we grumble, if we dodge
our responsibilities, if We fail to sub
scribe to Liberty Bonds or to save
food OR to do any of the war services
we are called upon to perform, we are
leaving the fighting men in the lurch.
For the civilian to shirk and fail is
more disgraceful than for soldiers to
weaken in the face of the enemy If
your neighbor says she won't save
food, tell her she is a disgrace to the
womanhood Of America. If your
neighbor says he won't subscribe to
the Liberty loan or contribute to the
Red Cross, ETC., tell him he is worse
than a coward. Give it to them
straight, and then shun them as you
would any other unclean thing. It is
high time that powerful public
opinion undertook to punish our
slackers. While our boys are in the
trenches it is no time to coddle the
civilian who won't do his or her part.
st. Adams Messenger.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-03-27

Letter from Perley Johnson to his
mother in Orleans:
France, Feb. Is, 1918.
Dear Mother:
/ have been some slow in answer
ing your letter. I received the pa
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-03-27
First Christmas Presents.

The custom of Christmas presents
originated from the gifts of gold,
frankincense and myrrh brought by
the Wise Men to Christ.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-03-14
Coming and Going.

w. A. E. Black, one of the county's
best citizens, is quite i'll at his home,
five miles above Union.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. B. Gibson of Fair
mont, N. c., spent the weekend at
the home of ]. A. Stewart.
Jas. L. Carbery will move into the
cottage on N. Church Street, recently
vacated by Mrs. Evelina Rice.
Rev. J. F. Matheson will lead the
prayer meeting at the First Baptist
Church next Wednesday evening.
Rev. Collins will preach for the
congregation of Lower Fair Forest
Baptist Church next Sunday after
noon at $3.50 o'clock.
D. J. Fant of Atlanta and his son
Davis FAINT of Furman University
were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. D.
FAINT Gillian on Sunday.
Mrs. J. T. Jeter, who has been at
the city hospital for fortnight, left
today for her home in Santuc very
much improved in health.
Louis Gillian of Spartanburg spent
the weekend in Union with his pa
rents and had as his guests James
Sartor, u. Lee and Miss Lily thinner
man.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-03-14

Latest photograph Of Lieutenant
Resnatl Of the italian Flying corps,
who has made new records for long,
distance and weight-carTying flying In
America. He uses the heavy italian
Caproni machine. One Of his latest
achievements was his flight from
Hampton Roads to New York city.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-03-14
$3, 100000 Campaign
for BenevOlence
Drive? Church's Answer to the
New Conditions

The Church-"Debt Free" Grow
ing deficits each year. Income not
equal to outgo. Salaries of workers
reduced. With great difficulty the
program Of work maintained as
launched some years ago. Little or
no advance in entering new fields.
Success in the Three Million Dollar
Drive will completely wipe out all in
debtedness and put the church "Debt
Free" Think what this means. No
borrowed money, no interest cf ges,
no emergency appeals to meet ouliga-
tions. This will bring deeper zeal,
greater courage and more earnest
endeavor to the entire church.
A Living Wage Guaranteed to all
Workers-Both home and foreign mis-
sion workers are being over-worked
and under-paid. High cost of living,
inadquate support, 10 per cent and 25
per cent cut in salaries means sacri-
flee, and in many cases dire want
With Three Million Dollars in hand,
and salaries will be paid in full, and
each worker given living wage.
An Enlarged Program of Work
Every department of the church has
been embarrassed because of the wide
open doors Of opportunity making in
viting appeals, yet unable to enter
by reason of the lack of funds. The
success of the campaign for Three
Million Dollars will enable each COM
mittee to enlarge it's scope of work
and enter needy field previously
impossible.
More Workers Sent to the Front
In the home as well as the foreign
fields volunteer army has been ready
to enter, but has been held back be-
cause the sinews of war were lack
ing. When on March 17th the Three
Million Dollars is pledged these men
and women can be sent Immediately
to the front to take up the work
which they have dedicated their lives
More Recruiting for the Ministry
With the Three Million Dollars in
hand, every worthy boy who offers
himself to the church, responds to the
call can be aided in his preparation
for his life's work. No girl who of
fers herself for mission work will be
kept back for the lack of funds.
Better Care for the Aged Minis
ters-When the church responds to
the call in an adequate way, these
servants of God, who have served the
church for years, will at least have
the necessities of life.
The Church Itself Saved From
Greed and Coveteousness-Per
the greatest appeal is, not from with.
out, but from within. An invasion
of materialism will capture the
church, unless the members are
brought to face the responsibilities
as stewards of God. No need so i'm
perative, no result so far reaching
as the bringing of the entire member.
ship to apprehend, acknowledge anC
administer the possessions placed II
the hands as a Trust Fund to be usec
to the greatest and highest good OF
the Owner.
Success in the Three Million Dollar
Drive for Benevolences will not only
supply the wants and needs of the
church, enabling her to expand he
work, but will act as safeguarc
against the many evils whic hare
threatening to sap her life and max,
powerless her forces to overtake tn,
world for Christ.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-03-14
A Tonic and Appetizer

In the spring the appetite is apt
to be poor and digestion sluggish.
This condition usually indicates bill
iousness. Take XIV Brand Iron
Tonic. 1t contains Iron, Arsenic
Strychnine and other valuable ingred-
tents in a most palatable form. This
remedy will give you an appetite
stimulate the stomach to healthy ac-
tivity and tone up your entire system
Take it now. Price $1.00 Manufac-
tured and sold by Peoples Drug Store
Union, S. c.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-03-14
HERE'S HOW

There are many persons who
hsve an uncomfortable feeling
that they are not helping the
nation In this time of crisis.
They can not for various reAr
sons enter the military or naval
service Of the country, or do
other work that would help the
government in prosecuting the
war against the Huns, and yet
they want to help. There is a
solution to this problem which
troubles many earnest patriots.
Those who invest in war saw
ings and war thrift stamps are
actively aiding the government.
They are placing At the disposal
OF the governme not merely
money, but the goods and ser
vices that the money can buy
and use in properly supplying
and equipping our army and
navy. Joining War Savings
Socitey makes saving easy. The
government pays interest at the
rate of per cent, per annum,
compounded quarterly.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-03-14
Was Busy Enouuh.

'eHere's a real joke" writes a CORE
spondent Of the Army and Navy Jour
nal. "A conscript soldier Of the Ma
tional army at western camp-one of
the million that sprang to arms over
night-was sitting on lumber pile in
the cantonment whiting out rifle
The whole company was similarly en-
ployed, by order. One Of his old home
neighbors from another company came
up, looked him over, and asked, BILL
how do you like your new jobr Don't
say word, Bud; I'm mighty glad I'm
not in the artilleryr"
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-03-14
MOTHER! GIVE CHILD
SYRUP OF FIGS" IF
TONGUE is COATED
If Cross, Feverish, Sick, Bilious,
Clean Little Liver and
Bowels.

Children love this "fruit laxative"
and nothing else cleanses the tender
stomach, liver and bowels so nicely.
A child simply will not stop playing
to empty the bowels, and the result is,
they& become tightly clogged with
waste, liver gets sluggish, stomach
sours, then your little one becomes
cross, half-sick ,feverish; don't eat,
sleep or act naturally, breath is bad,
system full of cold. has sore throat,
stomach-ache or diarrhoea. Listen,
Mother! See if tongue is coated, then
give a teaspoonful of california
Syrup Of Figs" and in a few hours
all the constipated waste. sour bile
and undigested food passes out of the
system, and you have a well, playful
child again.
Millions of mothers give California
Syrup of Figs" because it is perfectly
harmless; children love it, and it never
fails to act on the stomach, liver and
bowels.
Ask your druggist for a bot
tie of california Syrup OF Figs" "
which has full directions for babies,
children of all ages and for grown-ups
plainly printed on the bottle. Be
ware of counterfeits sold here. Get
the genuine, made by California Fig
Syrup Company" Refuse any other
kind with contempt.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-03-14
Puts Trademark on Apples.

Here y'are-your monogram on an
apple. It's the latest wrinkle. S. O..
Butler, fruit grower Of Helmer, Ind,
has a method Of putting initials, pic
lures of horses, cows and most any
thing on apples. After the fruit has
become full grown, stencil is placed
on its surface and the leaves pulled
away to allow the sunlight to color
the skin.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-03-14
Interior Adornment.

"What has become Of my cherry
cream?" cried Mrs. Subbub.
"Your cherry cream?" repeated the
cook.
"Yes, my complexion cream"
'I tkcdght that was some fancy
paste you got for the party last night,
SO l spread it on the sandwiches !"
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-03-14
To Cure a Cold in One Day.

Take LAXATIVE BRoMo ouinine. 1t stops the
Cough and Headache and works off the Cold
Druggists refund money IL il fails to cure.
L. w. GROVES signature on each box. 3oc.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-03-14

Subscribe to The Daily Times; only
$4.00 per year, or 10 cents a week, if
you wish.
Connecticut western news., 1918-03-28

fellows claims in good faith. Could
I go back therea and face those men and
say: Boys, the company's got your
claims, and they won't pay for them
Do you think for a minute I'd let
bunch of lily-fngered crooks put any
thing like that over on simple, square
dealing fellows who were too honest
sharp practice? A quartette of soft
bodied mongrels who sat in uphol-
stored office chairs while these others
wallowed through six feet of snow for
three weeks, living on bacon and
beans, to grab a pot of gold for them
It makes my fist double up when
think about it.
And / wouldn't be put off or placat-
ed by q chance to fatten my own bank
roll. | didn't care if ! broke the Free
Gold Mining company and myself like
wise. A dollar doesn't terrify nor yet
fascinate mel hope it never will. And
while, perhaps, it was not what they
would call good form for me to lose
my temper and go at them with my
fists, l was fighting mad when | thor
oughly sensed their dirty project. Any
| way, it helped bring them to time.
| When you take man of that type and
| cuff him around with your two hands
he's apt to listen serious to what you
! say. And they listened when l told
them in dead earnest next day that
| Whitley Lewis and his partners must
have what was due them, or Id wreck
the bunch of them if it took ten years
and every dollar had to do it. And
I could have put them on the tramp