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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-25
ESSEX JUNCTION

Mrs. Ida Griffin Taylor. who was
daughter of the late Hartman Griffin Of
this place. died recently at her home in
Hudson. Mass. Her brother, Daniel Grit
fin lives in Colchester
w. B. Johnson & Son paid s2.12 for
standard milk for the month of March.
Those students In the senior class
who received an average of 30 or over
for the four years work are as follows:
Frances Freeman, 93.2 julius Morse,
91.7: and John Whitton. 90 Frances
Freeman has been chosen valedictorian
and julius Morse salutatorian.
Mrs. Irving L. Huntley. who has been
i'll for several days. is improving.
Mrs. l.. c. Nichols, who has been i'll
for many weeks. is improving.
Valentine Jorgenson, who Is spending
a few days here, from Petersburg, Va,
will return there Saturday night.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Read are moving
from Swanton to Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd
Barnes house at the corner of East and
Pleasant streets. Read is the treasurer Of
the Essex Trust company.
Edward Mudgett is at home from Camp
Devens for two weeks.
The senior class of the high school will
hold a dancing party in assembly hall
Friday evening for the benefit of the
Athletic association.
A pretty but quiet wedding took
place at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
Henry S. Teachout on Maple street
last Saturday evening. when Miss
Helene Frances Willett of St. Adams and
their son, Capt. George Worthn Teach
out. were united in marriage The cerc-
mony was at $50 o'clock and was per-
formed by the Rev. c. c. Adams of Bur-
lington. The wedding march was play
ed by Mrs. Adams. The bride wore a
gown of pale pink georgette crepe and
carried sweet peas. The decorations of
the rooms were flags, evergreens and
potted plants. After the ceremony, re-
freshments were served. Among those
present from out of town were Mrs.
Page. Mrs. Royce, Mrs. Holton. Misses
Gladys and Mildred Brooks. Mr.. and
Mrs. j. A. Coleman. Miss Anna Mallory
and Mr.. Fitzpatrick of st. Adams and
Mr.. and Mrs. George Stockpole and son
Charles of Plattsburgh. Capt and Mrs.
Teachout left on the night train for
New York, where they will remain UNI
I'll boat leaves for Panama. Mrs.
Teachout will then return here to re-
main until later and then will join
him.
Miss Cora Curtis of the Burlington dis
trict has entered the work of giving the
pupils of the towns of Essex, Williston
and Colchester the benefit Of thorough
physical examination. She was present
Yesterday at Essex Center. where l25 chill
dren were examined. and record made
Tor the school. In only few cases did
she md that the work Of the medical
attendance will be necessary. Notices will
be sent by the teachers to the parents In
these cases Miss Hays. superintendent OF
schools, has been able to get Miss Curtis
without any expense to the towns except
Tor tongue depressors and few very
small Items of expenses. Dr. Johnson
was also at the junior-senior high school
ana gave an interesting talk on the teeth.
COLCHESTER.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Taylor of FIRE.
lighsburR One ara Tho ,,a.onA. ~ N 60.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-25
FERRISBURG.

A pancake supper will be held m the
vestry OF the Congregational Church on
Friday evening. Supper will be served
from six until nine followed by games
and songs. The public is cordially in
vted. The proceeds will 60 to the local
branch of the Red Cross. The next meet
ing will be held with Mrs. Nichols or
May at 1870 D. m.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-25
BURLINGTON Veterinary Hospital

Veterinary Surgeon and Physician.
Graduate Grand Rapids Veterinary
College, 1909. Latest equipment for
All animal surgery. including equine
and canine operating tables Phone
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-25

lier visited her parents Saturday. Her
son, Sheldon, who has been here several
weeks returned with her Sunday
Lieut.. F. M. Thomas of Camp Devens
Is at home on furlough.-The Rev.
q. A. Parker, who has been pastor of
the First Methodist Episcopal Church
for three years and the Federated
Church for one year has been sent by
conference to a pastorate in Troy, N. Y.
This comes as a disappointment to
many who desired Mr.. Parker's return.
During his work here, both Mr.. and
Mrs. Parker have many warm friends
not only In the church. but outside as
well. The best wishes Of his congre-
cation go with him to his new fiel
and 1t Is hoped that he will meet with
the success which he go richly deserves
Mrs. o. H. Harrison received word
Monday of the safe arrival of her hus-
band in France.
reception will be given in Holley
hall this evening in honor Of the boys
leaving Bristol for Camp Devens on
April 80. All friends Of the boys are
invited.-The Outlook club will meet
Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs.
b. w. Estey. Subject of meeting, Mod
ern Literature" reading, Mrs. Rider;
music piano trlo.--Miss Elizabeth
Dana speaks to the high school pupils
at study hall this morning.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-25
BRIDPORT.

C. ]. Barbour is slowly improving Mrs.
William Myrick is a the Mary Fletcher
hospital for treatment.-Mrs. Herbert
Heutis is sick with an attack of appendi-
citis.-Edward Pidgeon motored to YER
gennes Sunday and his brother returned
home with him.-O. p. Converse returned
Friday from Burlington. where he visited
his son. Stanley. who attends college
there.-The Red Cross society will hold a
poverty dance Friday evening at the
Grange hall.-Kenneth Myrick leaves on
the 3Oth for Camp Devens.-Martha and
Cora Allard were weekend visitors at
their sisters Mrs. w. A. Chandler.-Al-
fred Payne goes to the Mary Fletcher hos
pital to-day to be operated on for appendi-
citis.-J. H. Fletcher visited his daugh-
ter. Pauline, at the Mary Fletcher hospi-
tai on Sunday. where she Is slowly recov-
ering from an operation for appendicitis.
ID. G. Rice has been visiting friends in
MOoerS. N. Y
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-25
COLCHESTER.

Mr.. and Mrs. BENJAMIN Taylor of FIRE.
ilghsburg, Que, are the parents of a son,
George Arthur. born April 10. Mrs Taylor
VIII be remembered as Miss. Lorena
Huntress-Mrs. j. II. Lyon Is at the
Mary Fletcher hospital for TREATMENT
There VIII be May day dance Mt Wood
mems hall the evening of May for the
beneht OF the Red Cross. Fred stanley
OF Essex Junction spent the week end
(Contiuued ON page tAreeJ
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WALTHAM.

Mrs. Volney Avery has returned to her
home in Burlington after spending a few
days with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. A..
G. Wright.-Ralph Hunt has returned
from a visit to friends in Northf1eld.-
Mrs. p. w. Otis visited her parents. Mr.
and Mrs. C. F. Sherbino. in Bridport,
last week.-Herbert Burroughs Is hav-
ing German measles.-Madam Burroughs
is slowly recovering from her recent
illness.-Mrs. Martha Sears of Ferris
burg, who has been caring for Mrs. A..
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-25

]. Blackmer; S, W., Archie s. Hartman;
j. W., J. r. Leonard; prelate, Albert w.
Dickens: treasurer, Thad NJ. Chapman;
recorder, William H. Brewster; standard
bearer. H. w. Spooner; sword bearer.
Ransom r. o. Bryan; warder. Isaac
Stearns. Following the meeting light re-
Graham guardian., 1918-01-18
MINISTER'S SALARIES

According to government sta
tistics the average salary of min
listers in America is 1868, while
the average wages of stablemen
are $3.50, and of New York hod-
carriers 5000. Leaving out the
largest l25 cities in America, the
average salary of ministers is
S573. Where a fraction of every
ten hundred people must support
three churches, where several
ministers must be paid where
one should suffice, no one receives
a living support.
In the investigation of one
hundred of the smaller towns in
Massachusetts, it was found that
the average salary paid in towns
with one church was 1914, with
two churches, $6S7, with three
churches, $473.
Graham guardian., 1918-01-18
LOCAL DEFENSE COUNCILS

1t has been determined that
the detail work of the State
Council of Defense can be aided
very materially by the formation
of County Councils of Defense.
Several such councils have been
in existence for some time past
and have done good work, but it
is appreciated that their organi-
zation should be upon some reg
ular plan. 1t is believed that
this end can best be accomplished
by enlisting official support. So
the Chairman of the Executive
Committee has been directed to
write the supervisors of each
county in Arizona, asking them
to take upon themselves the or
ganization of County Council
of Defense, of which one of their
number shall be either chairman
or treasurer.
Chairman Heard, of State
Council, already has received a
number of letters from county
organizations already formed,
approving the new plan and Of
fering assistance.
Graham guardian., 1918-01-18
BUY A TICKET

One of the best ways to assure
the success of the Lyceum Course
which begins here next month,
will be for each member of the
American Red Cross to purchase
one ticket for the course and sell
as many more as they can, ten
if possible.
The entire net proceeds go tc
the Red Cross and a splendid
sum can be realized, if we all get
busy and sell tickets.
The first entertainment will be
given by "The Strollers." Feb,
ruary 11th; the second, by Mrs.
Fisk. cartoonist, lecturer and en-.
tertainer, February 9th, and the
third, by The Mallory Players, u
March 9th.
These entertainments are al
high class and should draw large
houses.
Graham guardian., 1918-01-18
DROUTH IS BROKEN

The rain last Tuesday hardly
wet the ground, but it was a
welcome starter. Sunday, a good
rain fell and in the Graham and
Gila mountains it showed con-
tinuously during the day and in
to the night.
The drouth is broken and the
farmers and cattlemen are happy,
especially the cattlemen, who re-
port a good rain fall on the
ranges, which was greatly needed.
Graham guardian., 1918-01-18
THE SWAN SONG OF KING BOOZE

In the combined stress of the
holiday season and the rapid de-
velopment on the Italian and
western fronts, few people be-
came aware, that, on December
18th, Congress passed an amend
ment to the Constitution prohibl-
ting the liquor traffic throughout
the United States. This means
that the amendment must go be-
fore the Legislatures of the sew
eral States and that three-fourths
of them must act favorably be-
fore the provision becomes law.
A few years ago there were but
three dry" States, and these
subject to continual ridicule; but
now there are twenty-seven.
Thirty-six States, however, must
consent to the amendment before
it may be incorporated in the
Constitution.
There is no question but that
ultimately = and ultimately"
does not mean very long in this
case prohibition will be nation
wide. Times have changed, in
deed. 1t was not moral suasion
so much as industrialism that has
wrought the change. A hundred
years ago almost every one was
a tippler. But with the rise Of
industries requiring the greatest
reliability and precision on the
part of employees, alcohol re-
ceived it's first hard jolt. The
railroads did much for the cause
of prohibition in forbidding the
employment of any man that
drank. Other employers, too,
discovered that men who drank
even in moderation were not so
dependable as the teetotalers,
and the new regime of abstinence
was ushered in.
Then after long arguments and
citations of tests, it has been
pretty definitely established by
medical science that while the
body does need and crave alcohol,
the body is nevertheless thorough
ly competent to manufacture its
own brand, and resents bonded
goods. The proper diet will do
much to cure the craving for
alcohol by giving the body the
ingredients for its own distillery.
So with church, industry, medi-
cal science, and now the law
makers, aligned against it, King
Booze is about due for his swan
song. Los Angeles Times.
Graham guardian., 1918-01-18
Keep Arizona Ranges
for Arizona Cattle

The Executive Committee of
the State Council of Defense,
after consideration of Arizona
Range conditions from many
angles, has endorsed the follow
ing resolution:
That it is the sense of the
Committee on Food Production
of the Arizona Council of De-
fense that, owing to the condi-
tion on the ngereported as the
result of careful investigation of
the matter in every county by
the Bureau of Crop Estimates
and other reliable sources, we
recommend to the Executive
Committee of the State Council
of Defense that they promptly
take necessary action to prevent
further Importation into the State
of range cattle and sheep until
the present range conditions are
materially improved" "
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Graham guardian., 1918-01-18
DON'T BE A STACKER

1t is a very poor excuse for
anyone at this time to refuse to
do his share of the war work on
account of his business requiring
all his attention. 1t is certainly
not patriotic to be known as a
Stacker. We are all busy peo-
pie, yet we should do "our bit"
uncomplainingly and try and find
some time from business to help
in the work here that is needed
now more than ever for our
boys" in France and in the train
ing camps at home. If the Huns
win the world war, the Stacker
business man" will have a gay
old time finding any business to
attend to.
Graham guardian., 1918-01-18

Vigorous campaigns are on in
several States to increase the use
of wood for fuel in place of coal.
In Virginia convict labor is en-
ployed to provide wood for fuel.
The Federal Trade Commission
has granted to three American
firms licenses to manufacture
and sell two drugs which here
tofore have been controlled by
enemy aliens under American
patents.
Graham guardian., 1918-01-18
Our Jitney Offer-This and SC

Don't miss this. Cut out this slip,
enclose with SC and mail it to Foley &
Co., 1886 Sheffield Ave, Chicago, ILL.,,
writing your name and address clearly.
You will receive in return trial pack
age containing Foley's Honey and Tar
Compound. for coughs, colds and Group;
Foley Kidney Pills, for pain in sides
and back, rheumatism, backache, kidney
and bladder ailments, and Foley Ca
thartic Tablets, wholesome and
thoroughly cleansing cathartic for con.
stipation, billiousness, headache and
sluggish bowels. Stafford Drug Co.
ady-47-4t
Graham guardian., 1918-01-18
No "Meatless Days.
in Arizona Till March

Sweeping changes in the food
conservation program affecting
six western states have been an
nounced by Food Administrator
: Hoover in a telegram to Food
Administrator T. A. Riordan of
this State:
In, view of the animal situa-
ton in Oregon, Washington, Ida
no, California, Nevada and Ari-
zona, due principally to trans.
portation, as discussed in detail
at a recent conference of admin
istrators here, we have reached
the decision that the states men,
toned may remove restriction
until March 18th, on eating beef,
mutton, lamb and veal on meat
less days and with meatless
meals.
As to the states named Mr..
Hoover advises that "meatless
days" now means "porkless
days."
Advertise in The GUARDIAN,
your home paper.
Graham guardian., 1918-01-18

Subscribe for THE GUARDIAN
your Home Paper.
Graham guardian., 1918-01-18
FIGHTING MEMS EQUIPMENT

1t is estimated that so, 900 diff
ferent articles are needed in
modern warfare. The clothing
equipment of but one infantry
man for service in France in
cludes the following;
Bedsack, three wool blankets,
waist belt, two wool service coats,
two pairs wool breeches, hat
cord, three pair summer drawers,
three pair winter drawers, pair
wool gloves, service hat, extra
shoe laces, two pair canvas leg
gins, two flannel shirts, two pairs
of shoes, five pair wool stock
ings, four Identification tags,
four summer understands, four
winter undershirts, overcoat, five
shelter tent pins, shelter tent
pole, p0ncho, shelter tent.
Listed as eating utensils the
infantryman receives food to be
carried in his haversack during
field service, canteen and canteen
cover, cup, knife, fork, spoon,
meat can, haversack, pack
carrier, first aid kit and pouch.
His fighting equipment" con-
sisits of rifle, bayonet, bayonet
scabbard, cartridge belt and 100
cartridges, steel helmet, gas
mask and trench tool.
Graham guardian., 1918-01-18
WAR CREDITS TO ALLIES

War credits extended to foreign
governments since the United
States entered the war total
$4, 236, 400, 900. Of this Great
Britain received So, 2,045, 900. 900;
France, $1,285, 100000; Italy,
$500, 900, 600; Russia, 1926. 600, :
600; Belgium, SIT, 400, 600; Serbia,
81, 100000.
Graham guardian., 1918-01-18

Estimates show the Govern
ment Printing Office will use
100, 100000 pounds of paper,
costing about $4,000, 900, this
year.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-02-14
FARMERS ASSIST
COAL STRINGENCY
Use of More Wood Would Aid
Economy in Commodity.
MANY DOLLARS ARE IDLE
It Is Where Team-HauIed Wood Can
Be Used Instead of Railroad
Hauled Coal That Change of
Fuel Would Help.
MANY DOLLARS ARE IDLE

Are you a coal burner when you
might be a wood burner? Have you
a woodland that isn't working? What
can the town man and the suburban
dwelIer do about the coal stringency?
Much would be accomplished toward
meeting the present situation arising
from the unparalleled demand for coal
and from the great burden on the ma
TONS railroads, it is believed, if not
only the farmers who have woodlands
but city and suburban real estate own
ers possessing more or less wooded
tracts of land would draw on these
areas for a part, at least, of their fuel
supply. In the neighborhoOd of small
cities as well as larger ones there are
many woodlOts from which much fuel
wood could be obtained without en-
croachment on the needed shade trees
and without detracting from the
beauty of the landscape. In fact,
proper thinning in many cases will
help the development of desirable
trees.
Save by Burning Wood.
As an instance of how coal can be
saved by the burning of wood, the
suites VI dSIACui-
ture has cited figures for II northern
and eastern states with a rural pOpu-
lation of about 100000 which, it is
estimated, uses annually about 49,
OOO, 900 tons of coal. 1t is figured that
fhe substitution of wood for one
fourth of the coal burned by farmers
and for one-tenth of the coal burned
in villages would result in saving of
nearly 100000 tons, or between 65,-
900 and 10000 carloads.
1t is where team-hauled wood can be
used instead of railroad-hauled coal
that the change of fuel should be
made. While it is not expected that
the substitution of wood for coal
could be complete, it is true that for
heating many kinds of buildings wood
is the more convenient and ordinarily
the cheaper fuel.
This is particularly true in buildings
for which heat is required only occa-
siOnally, but then is wanted in large
volume at short notice.
Arrange for Burning Wood.
Furnaces are built especially for
burning wood in three or four-foot
lengths. If a stove CRATE is too coarse
for wood a Sheet-irOn cover over a
good part Of the surface will make it
suitable, or a few bricks can be used.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-02-14
More Food From New Islands.

Our new possessions in the Attain
tic-the Virgin islands-wiH become
more nearly self-supporting if the aim
OF the United States department Of
agriculture is realized A representa-
tive of the federal department in
vestigated the agricultural situation in
these islands last season and made
suggestions intended to help the peo-
pie there to produce more food
The only crops the Investigator found
under extensive cultivation were sugar
cane and Sea Island cotton, the yields
OF which are low compared with other
West Indian islands. The representa-
tive found that there was an almost
complete absence OF vegetables and
fruit on the markets, indicating very
limited supplies Of locally grown food
materials. Stock growing IS followed
to some extent, but improved stock is
needed, better forage plants should be
introduced, and more attention is
needed TO the proper handling Of stock,
dairying and other farm enterprises.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-02-14
ALLEGES PLOT TO BLACKMAIL
Howard MartindaIe, Banker Of Madi-
son, Has Man Arrested When
500 Was Demanded.

Ernest c. Montgomery, commercial
traveller of Kansas City, was locked in
cell at police headquarters for in
Vestigation of an alleged bIackmail
plot against Howard Martindale, bank
er and politician of Madison. Mont
gomery formerly lived at 314O Main
street He has been stopping recently
at the Hotel Baltimore.
Montgomery was arrested in Martin
dale's room at the Hotel Baltimore by
Edward P Boyle and James Dyer, city
detectives. The Kansan declared
Montgomery attempted to extort
money from him for alleged alienation
of the affections of the latters' wife.
Martindale is 81 years old. He was
the Republican nominee for Congress
from his district two years ago and
was defeated. Montgomery is q years
old and travels for the Northwestern
Chemical Company of Chicago. His
wife, Ethfrieal, is p
According to Martindales' story to
the police, he first met Mrs Mont
gomery last August at cabaret per-
formance in Kansas City hotel. Re
Gently Montgomery came to Kansas
City and registered at the Baltimore
While standing in the lobby of the
hotel he saw Marttndale
Then, Martindale says, Montgomery
asked him for $100. threatening e1-
posture and political ruination if the
Kansan failed to comply with his de-
mand. Martindale agreed to meet
Montgomery at o'clock in his room
Then he called the police detectives
to his room and told them of the affair
The detectives hid in the room and
at the appointed hour Montgomery
came. Again the demand for money
was made. Martindale said, "AIl
right, but I want you to write me a
receipt
As Montgomery handed the receipt
to Martindale the detectives appeared
from their hiding place and on Mar
tindales order took Montgomery to
police headquarters.
Martindale said the affair was a plot
to ruin him politically Montgomery
told the police the 500 was Just
loan"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-02-14

TEN Of roads their value will depre-
ciate under ordinary circumstances
faster than new roads can be con-
structed. 1t is therefore essential that
after a road is once built, great care
should be taken in its upkeep. There
is no question that the cost of proper
maintenance is many times saved in
the increased economic value of the
highway traffic.
Maintenance may be divided into
two general classes: First, the upkeep
of roads which have been constructed
along standard line with minimum
grades, proper drainage and surfac-
ing material; second, the conditioning
Of roads that have had little, if any,
constructive attention.
Highways coming under the first
class are not SO liable to be neglected
by those entrusted with their care,
and while their maintenance problem
is a very important and necessary one,
this class of roads represents only a
lesser portion. The greater percent
age of roads in the state are not i'm
proved. Inasmuch as this class of
roads serve the majority of the people
and this kind of road will always pre-
dominate, it is very necessary that at
tention be directed to proper ways and
means of their maintenance.
Each year more or less construction
work is being done and the mileage of
improved roads increased, and while
this work is going on the unimproved
roads should be kept in as good condi-
ton as possible at a minimum cost.
The best results can only be OBJ
tanned by the enthusiasm and local
pride of the man who uses the road.
He is the fellow most interested, and
small amount of intelligent atten-
ton by himself and his neighbors will
show great results on their particular
section of the road.
This rule applied throughout the
length and breadth Of any state would
mean a system of earth roads that
could be pointed to with pride.