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The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-04-19
MORE BREAD WITH
GROUND CLASS IS
DISCOVERED TODAY
MRS. MAT SKINNER, OF ZOE
CHURCH STREET, BRINGS TWO
LOAYES TO FOOD ADMTNISTRA.
TORS OFFICE.

(From Americas es-Recorder.)
More bread with ground glass init
was reported in Americas today.
Mrs. Mat Skinner, Of .2O2 Church
street, exhibited at the food admins
traitors Office today two loaves bought
from local grocery which undoubted-
" had particles Of glass in it.
The bread was a combination Of
wheat and meal.
The matter has been reported to the
state authorities.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-04-19
DEATH PENALTY FOR
SPIES IS PROBABLE

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 16. :
The death penalty for spies and all
persons interfering with the army and
navy is provided in bill introduced
today by Senator Chamberlain The
measure also provides that all enemy
agents, spies and propagandists be
tried by military courts martial i'm
stead Of by civil courts.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-04-19
FIRST PRISONERS
OF WAR ARE HERE

AN ATLANTIC PORT, April 10
The first German prisoners OF war
taken in Europe arrived in the Unit
ed States today. They are members
Of the crew of the submarine U-58,
which was sunk recently by an Amer
lean destroyer. All of the men will
be informed for the duration of the
war.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-04-19
OR SUICIDE OF
sICER STILL UNKNOWN

Ca, April .16.-The
I'd investigating the death
liam H. Simmons, COM
he 327th Infantry at Camp
D was found dead Friday
\ bullet in his brain and
IN his hand, has not yet
It's finding. It is suppos-
Simmons killed himself,
n remains unknown.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-04-19
!. 1NANY WILLING
! GsGNE MILLION
! y: ; IERS TO WIN
CaeiGREEMENT WAS REACHED
DrlRE THE GREAT DRIVE BE.
CLOVER THAT THE SOCIAL
age WOULDN'T GO.

vsHINGToN, D. G., April 49,,
thy is prepared to waste more
~ r. million lives in their west
iensi9e, according to informa-
,,eived here today.
lists and militarists leaders are
stood to have conferred before
tive began at that time reaching
ierstanding that the radicals in
, 4chstag would not interpose OBJ
jas as long as casualties incur
Id not exceed the million, five
ed thousand mark, but beyond
le socialists are not prepared t.
for the reckless use Of cannon
!, it is said.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-04-19
NEGRO FINED $500
FOR HAVING LIQUOR

(From Americas Times-Recorder)
Joe Bass, negro, who was
recently caught in an automobile re-
turning from Lacrosse station, with
two suitcases full Of liquor, has peald-
ed guilty in the city court, and Judge
Harper has sentenced him to pay a
fine of 5000. He is still in Jail
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1918-04-19
SUBSCRIPTIONS TO
BONDS NOW BILLION

WASHINGTON, D. C. April g.
Liberty loan subscriptions will pass
the first billion dollars today
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-11-20
Eight Hunters, Eight Big Deer.

Clyde Heath gives the following
report of the hunting party of which
he was a member, and which spent
the deer season in Bloomfield, VT.
There were eight in the party and
their trophies are as follows: John
Borland, West Glover, buck with 8
points, weighing 217A lbs.; Clarence
Phillips, Glover, 8-pointer, weight
1864 lbs; z. Phillips, Springfield,
Mass, 7-pointer, weight 1884 lbs.;
Rev. C. D. Pierce, Craftsbury, g.
pointer, weight 1881 lbs; C. s..
Heath, Barton, 8-pointer, weight 176
lbs.; John Mcclellan, Barton, 8-pointer,
weight 139 lbs; Milton Lyman,
West Glover, 6-pointer, weight 1874
lbs.; c.. c. w. Heath, Barton, g.
pointer, weight 1O8 lbs. Mr.. Heath
reports that two bears were shot in
this vicinity weighing about 800 lbs.
each.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-11-20
Barton Boy Dies in German Prison
Camp.

Boston papers tell of the death of
Elmer N. Buswell, son of DR.. and
Mrs. A. T. Buswell of Boston, but
formerly of Barton, in a German
prison camp, in the following words:
DR.. and Mrs. Arthur T. Buswell,
268 West Newton street, were in
formed today by the Red Cross that
their son, Corp. Elmer Needham
Buswell, 1O1st engineers, had died of
wounds in German prison camp,
July 81.
The parents were informed several
months ago their son, who was %,
had been wounded and captured on
July 18. Since that time nothing
further had been heard. The German
Red Cross, the communication from
Washington stated, reports he died
at concentration camp for wounded
at Montcornet.
Returning soldiers from his reg
iment tell of his splendid service and
character and how he was in line for
promotion.
Born in Boston he was educated in
Barton, VT, and Lawrence academy,
Groton and the Vail agricultural
school in Lyndon, VT. He took a
postgraduate course at Amherst and
attended Burdett's.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-11-20
Barton Exceeds $500 Quota.

Barton war work thermometer at
tached to the front of the Batchelder
block, gradually crept upward last
week during the drive for funds with
which to meet the quota of $500
given this end of the town, until on
Saturday night when the last report
came in, Chairman Batchelder re-
ported that Barton had gone over the
top again. Just how much the mar
gin is, has not been learned as Mr.
Batchelder is out of town for few
days, but that we are safely over is
assured.
Mr.. Batchelder is high in his praise
of the liberal response of the people
and the great work Of the commit
tees. He said, 81 never experienced
so enthusiastic and willing a lot of
workers and givers for any cause and
Barton should be proud of this record
as well as of all others it has made
during the war;"
People watched the thermometer
with good deal Of interest which
was a new thing for this town in the
way of showing what was being done
during drive.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-11-20

victory boys and girls, Junior Red
Cross, etc. A short programme will
be given each afternoon.
EDMUND AMARIAH GROSS.
E. A. Gross was born in Browning
ton, March 9th, 1879, on the farm
where he has always lived. He was
the only son of Gilbert j and Clara
Joslyn Gross. His education was
received in the public schools of this
town, and also at Orleans, then Bar
ton Landing, and later at Derby
academy, graduating from the latter
in the class of 1899. After his educa-
ton was completed, he took up his
duties in agriculture, on the farm
formerly owned by his grandfather,
later by his father, and finally by
himself. Therefore his life work
was wholly upon the old homestead
of the Gross family.
In 1908 he was married to Grace
Chandler of Barton, to them have
been born three sons, Gilbert, NAL
colin and Keith.
In 1904, at the age Of 25, he be-
came a member of the Congregational
church of this place, and also of the
Christian Endeavor society, in which
he was a constant worker, always
ready to do whatever was asked of
him to do. Upon the death of his
uncle, Charles Joslyn, he was appoint
ed deacon of his church on the hill,
where his memory will never be for
gotten. There will always be a
vacant chair in the choir, as he was
most always to be found there when
able to be present at Divine worship.
Edmund was also a charter member
of Bloomington grange, in which he
has held different offices, and at one
time, was master. The grange has
lost good brother, also there will be
vacancy in the membership roll of
Prospect Pomona grange.
In town affairs he never refused to
do his part. He has served his town
as school director in years past, and
was at the time of his death, one of
the selectmen.
Thursday, November 7th, he was
called home by his heavenly Father,
after a short illness of the complica-
tions of influenza and pneumonia. A
brief service was held on the church
veranda and at the grave, CO 1ducted
by the Rev. r. A. Hamilton, pastor
of the local church. Only a few of
gather outside to pay their last
tribute to one who seemed to be in
the prime of life, and to whom the
future looked promising.
Mr.. Gross was man of sterling
character, no bad habits and loved by
everyone that knew him. There is a
vacancy in his home, his church, his
Continued on Page Eighty.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-11-20
Membership Campaign.

Plans are being made for a good
live membership campaign to secure
at least 1900 members for the Farm
Bureau Association. Women as well
as men are included in this drive
which starts Monday. One town is
already lined up and the majority of
others will be in the near future. The
North Troy committee met Friday
night and divided up the territory in
the town so that every farmer and
farm woman would be given an op-
portunity to join. This is a state
wide campaign and it will be up to
everyone to boom this campaign. Or
leans county has one of the smallest
memberships in the state and this
ought to be time when every farm
man and farm woman will get into
this organization and boost.
The annual meeting was small in
attendance but large in interest. Miss
Charlotte Pierpont and J. E. Carri-
gan Of the Vermont Extension SER
vice gave brief interesting addresses.
Miss Gertrude Van Housen Of Wash
ington in her address outlined some
of the things that the Orleans County
Farm Bureau Association is attempt
ing, i. e., each community is trying
through the Farm Bureau to solve
some of it's problems. 0. B. Jen-
ness of Washington gave a good ad-
dress on what and what not CO.
operative enterprise can do. Alto
gether it was an interesting program.
Col. C. S. Emery Of Newport was al
so present and gave an interesting
and inspiring address. Altogether it
was a good program.
The report of the constitution and
bylaws committee which was given
by Fred May changed the plan of
organization Of the Farm Bureau to
include both men and women and boys
and girls. There was some discus
sion as to whether the membership
fee should be changed. It was finally
voted to leave the membership fee
for men at So and for women at 81.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-11-20
Country Fiddler" Makes
Hit.

The entertainment by Chas. R..
Taggart on Tuesday evening, in
Seaver's hall, was great success and
was given to a good-sized audience.
The Country Fiddler" was one of
his best numbers and the ventrilo-
quist performance was excellent.
The violin was played by Mr.. Tag
gart in many positions with equally
pleasing results. limitations of bird
calls and persons speaking were a
delight to the hearers.
The Epworth League, under whose
auspices Mr.. Taggart came, cleared
a good sum of money. Vermont's
comedian musician and reader, will be
welcomed in Barton again.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-11-20
BARTON LOCAL NOTES

Mrs. George Gay is much improved
also her mother.
Henry Gay is suffering from blood
poison in his hand.
Mrs. w. M. Wright returned from
visit in Coventry Monday.
Recent gifts to the Red Cross are:
A. B. Spier, Glover, $500.
B. Cohen and family of Water
street have moved tor Boston.
Mrs. James Scott is stopping with
her daughter, Mrs. Melvin Goad.
Mrs. H. w. Carter was in Spring
field, Mass, several days last week.
Lawrence and Arthur Labounty
were recent visitors in Island Pond.
Mr.. Rossi has moved from the
Mary Goodro house into the Winslow
house.
Regular meeting of Orient Chapter
No. 13, o. E. S. Friday evening at
7.3O.
Mrs. H. T. Seaver has returned
from a trip to Vermont points on
visit.
B. B. Jerome remains about the
same after a slight shock several
days ago.
The Afternoon Study club meets
with Mrs. John Mcclellan Thursday,
at 2.3O.
Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Heath have
returned from visit to their son in
Connecticut.
Miss Nellie Reirden, who has been
at Orleans, is stopping with her
brother, W. w. Reirden.
Misses Agnes and Marie Labounty
spent few days with their uncles,
the Bowen Bros, in Albany recently.
Mr.. Taggart, who is a personal
friend of Rev. M A. Turner, was en-
tertained at the Methodist parsonage,
while in town.
Victory boys and girls of Barton
have pledged as follows: 38 boys,
$127.5O; II girls, $326.5O, making a
total subscription of $454.
Mrs. William Collision left last
week for Lyndon, to visit relatives en-
route to Franklin, N. H., where she
expects to spend the winter.
Leslie Elliott made his first trip
to Springfield Thursday night on the
midnight as mail clerk. We wish
him success in his new work.
Miss Jane French returned from
Meredith, N. H., last week, where she
has spent the past three months with
her sister, Mrs. Charles Weeks.
j. F. Batchelder, F. w. Cutting, w.
A. Warner and w. HI. Gilpin were in
the Batchelder camp at Long pond
the first Of the week, looking for deer.
News has been received here of the
death of Miss Douglass of Windsor,
the youngest daughter of Rev. Doug
lass, former Methodist pastor here,
George Gays children, whom Mrs.
Underwood has so kindly cared for
the past few weeks, are now stopping
with their grandmother, Mrs.
Brooks.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-11-20
Father Mcmahon Goes to st. Albans.

atner McManOn GOeS 20 SC. AlDanS.
Rev. Bernard w. Mcmahon has ar
rived in st. Albans from East Albany
to take charge OF st: Mary's parish
pointment of a permanent rector to
succeed the late Rev. D. J. O'Sullivan.
Rev. Father Mcmahon, who is a ma
tive of Montpelier, attended ST. Mi
chaeps college, Winooski, and took
his ecclesiastical course at Grand
seminary, Montreal He was or
dained at Burlington, Dec. "a, 1911,
by Bishop J. j. Rice. He was curate
at Brattleboro two years, curate at
st. Peters church at Rutland three
years and he has since been pastor
of st. Johns church at East Albany.
Rev. George Hagan, who has been
curate of St. Mary's church, Brattle-
boro, nearly two years, will live at
Barton and serve East Albany, where
he will succeed Rev. Father McMa-
hon.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-11-20
Methodist Episcopal Church Notes
Rev. M. A. Turner, Pastor

Methodist Episcopal Church Notes
Rev. M. A. Turner, Pastor
Sunday, November "a
Morning worship at 1O.45.
Sunday school, 1900.
Epworth League, 600.
Evening service, 700.
Thursday evening prayer meeting
at z o'clock, remember.
Choir rehearsal at Clarence Web
ster's at 7.30 o'clock Thursday eve
ming.
Remember the harvest supper at
the M. E. church dining rooms Friday
evening.
The Taggart entertainment given
under the auspices of the Epworth
League, was a success. Many thanks
for the patronage given and to the
volunteer work so kindly given.
Sunday Rev. Turner spoke from the
text, "Peace be within thy walls and
prosperity within thy palaces" He
brought to mind the necessity of be-
ing at peace with God if we are to be
at peace with our fellow men. En-
larging upon his subject to the ex-
tent of international peace, telling us
the startling results that might be
accomplished by true Christianity
throughout the world.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-11-20
Few Deer Being Taken.

County fish and game Commission
er Atkins, on Tuesday evening said
he knew of but five deer having been
killed in Orleans county, although
there might be some killed which had
not yet been reported.
Reports from different camps state
that deer appear to be plenty from
all quarters, but the actual capture of
them is problem. The season
closes tonight.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-11-20
Shoots Buck in Village Limits.

John Cornish, Jr., son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Cornish, of Water street,
was out looking after his traps this
morning when he discovered deer
coming over the hill from the Duck
pond road toward Glover street. So
placing himself as to head off the
animal as it approached, being pursued
by dogs, he shot and killed the buck
\ short distance back of C. C. W..
Heath's residence, on Glover street,
a few rods from his own home.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-11-20
Bessette Dies Suddenly.

A family moving from Sheffield in
to house on the Duck pond road in
this town, was unloading load Of
goods yesterday, when Mr.. Bessette,
about 65 years of age, became sud-
denly i'll and died in the yard before
he could be taken to the house.
He had been helping to move a
stove into the house, and it is thought
the exercise overtaxed his heart and
he died of heart failure. The body
will be taken to Newport for burial.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-11-20
First Number in Course Was Success.

The first number in Barton's Ly-
ceum course was held Monday even
ing, and S. Platt Jones, an entertain
er of more than average ability,
pleased a good-sized audience.
Close observation of human nature
and Interpretation in his entertain
ment gave an everyday touch to
work which brought laughter and
woven into the programme, some
times where least expected, and he
closed before people became tired.
If the first number of the course
presages the rest, people will not
want to fail to hear single number.
The next number is John Kendrick
Bangs, lecturer, on Dec. II.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-11-20

Miss Vera Webster is in St. Johns
bury where she is substituting in the
Caledonian Office, during the absence
Of the linotype operator on account
of illness.
Don't forget the rummage sale at
the club rooms on Tuesday after
noon and evening. Contributions
will be called for Friday and Satur-
day of this week.
Mrs. Henry J. Brooks and daugh-
ters, Virginia and Barbara, and moth
er, Mrs. Julia Drown, left recently
for Southern Pines, N. c., where they
will spend the winter.
Health Officer Prime reports that
for the town Barton and Orleans) he
has reported 600 cases of influenza
and II deaths to the state board of
health as result Of this disease.
Mrs. w. M. Wright's mother, Mrs.
Black, is visiting her. Mrs. Black ex-
poets to spend the winter in New
York, and Mrs. Wright will accom-
pany her there and remain for time.
V. F. Hunter, who is employed by
a wholesale grocery concern in Bur-
lington, was in town the last Of the
week. Mr.. and Mrs. Hunter expect
to make their future home in Bur-
lington.
Anyone having magazines suitable
for making convalescent pamphlets
for the soldiers and who will send
them or telephone to the school
house viii confer q favor on the mem
bers of the Junior Red Cross.
The senior class of B. A. held it's
election of officers last week, result
ing as follows: President, N. M.
Gardiner; vice president, Marion T.
Young; secretary and treasurer, Hala
B. Shedd.
The following letters remain un-
called for at the post Office. Please
say advertised when calling for these
letters. Paul Andrus, Perley Batch
UNI, j. w. Baldwin, Harry Hanson, r.
H. Hazelton, M. D., Carroll E. Som
erS.
The Victory Boys and Girls of
Barton academy and graded school
are anxious to secure work of any
kind to make good their pledges.
Anyone who has work for our patri-
otic young people should notify Mr..
Bates.
The time for sending Christmas
boxes to the boys across has been ex-
tended until Nov 3Oth. If the ship
ping label has not been received from
your soldier boy, his nearest Of kin
may obtain one by applying at the
town clerks office.
Paul, seven-year-old son of Mr..
and Mrs. M. N. Gaskell of Bethel,
formerly of this place, suffered a
broken leg before the knee as a re-
suit of the peace celebration in Beth
ell. While crossing the crowded street
he was hit by an automobile.
The advance sale of season lyceum
course tickets this year was one of
the largest in recent times as the
drawing at the high school room on
Wednesday evening of last week
showed. The success of the course is
already assured.
DR.. Robert Blood, nephew of c.. II.
Blood, who is overseas with the 26th
division, has been promoted to con-
sulting orthopedic surgeon, and has
also had conferred upon him the dis
tinguished service cross for extra
ordinary bravery. DR.. Blood has been
visitor in Barton.
Mrs. N. M.Lewis of Northampton.
Mass, formerly of Barton, is visit
ing relatives in this vicinity. Her
three sons are all in the service of
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-11-20
Cosmos Indicted on Seven Counts.

The grand jury of Orleans county,
who were called together last week to
hear evidence against man called
Cosmos, who had operated as medi-
UNI in this part of the county, heard
the testimony of nearly dozen
witnesses and returned an Indictment
against him consisting of seven
counts.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-11-20
Taplin Reports County Going Over

Chairman Taplin of the war work
drive, reports splendid work all over
the county in raising quotas assigned
to the various towns. Many are al
ready over the top and others are
completing the drive now. Mr.. Tap
lin says there is every assurance that
the county will exceed it's quota.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-11-20

Advertisements will he inserted under this
head at tsco cents per word for first Insertion
anj "ne cent per word thereafte.'. Cash
must accompany the order. No .uaerttse-
ment ciu be inserted for less than trtpty-fve
cents
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-11-20
BROWNINGTON

Robert Marsh is working for the
Parker Young Co.
Church services were held last Sun
day, for the first time.
Fred Waterman has let his farm to
his son, Harold Waterman.
Mrs. E. E. Burrows spent last
Friday, at Mr.. Waterman's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Cello, of Low
ell, visited friends in town, last week.
Mr.. Heath of Derby Center, has
moved on the Joslyn place, formerly
owned by Mr.. Carney.
A few friends and relatives called
on Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Waterman,
last Monday evening, Nov. 18th.
The grange will hold it's regular
meeting next Tuesday evening, Nov.
26th. This will be election of officers,
let everyone attend. Refreshments.
Mr.. Carney and family, have moved
their goods to Mrs. Carney's mother,
at Derby Center. They have gone
to Massachusetts,, where Mr.. Carney
will be employed in the navy yard.
A victory sale will be held at
schoolhouse, Tuesday and Wednes-
day afternoons, Nov. 26 and 27, con-
sisting of surprise boxes, food, fancy
articles, etc: Proceeds to help
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-11-20

WANTED-5OO,O fancy grade
dairy calfskins before Jan. 1st. Will
pay $1.75 to $3.50 for same unless
prices drop. J. M. Carter, Albany.
44-48p
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-11-20
$19O7.43
542.59
$2450.02

Work done at Barton: pairs nit
tens, 68 wash cloths, % pairs bed
socks, 396 pairs service socks, 258
sweaters, 106 helmets, 62 muffiers,
1875 pairs wristlets, 81 three-yard
bandages, 45 eye bandages, So pairs
pajamas, 81 hospital bed shirts, II
shoulder wraps, IL napkins, pairs
nurses mitts, 6 convalescent robes,
5 comfort pillows, 80 gauze- masks,
25 property bags, 8 boys blouse
suits, 40 girls chemise, "a layettes, 2
boys shirts, petticoats, 8 kerchiefs,
5 girls dresses, girls aprons, 3790
surgical dressings, $50 front line
packets.
List of work done at Glover: II re-
lief shirts, IL surgical shirts, AZ pa
jamas, % comfort bags, 1 comfort
pillow, A. boys suits, 6 girls dresses,
21 sweaters, 80 pairs socks, Fl pairs
wristlets, 10 helmets, 8 eye bandages,
2 long bandages.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-11-20

FOR SALE-Large Stewart coal
stove for sale cheap. C. S.. Stevens,
Orleans. 39tf
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-11-20

WANTED-Crochet experience
ed on Saxony bootees, sacques. Best
pay, steady home work. Send sam
pie stitches. Simon Ascher & Co.
Inc, 3O9-311 New Rosenbloom Bldg,
Syracuse, N. Y. 47-49p
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-11-20

FOR SALE-Residence of late
Mrs. Mcqueen in Glover village. In
quire of M. w. johnson. 38tf
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-11-20

WANTED-Young married men
having at least common school educa-
tion, 20 to 35 years of age for special
training, to become fitted to take re-
sponsible positions in our factory or
ganization. We are growing. Bright
energetic young men should investi-
gate. Essential work, permanent po-
sition and good pay. Apply by letter
or in person, to the Superintendent,
Butterfield & Co., Inc, Derby Line.
44-47