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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1919-01-15
LYNDON TELEPHONE PROTEST
Urges Other Communities to Act
and Asks Cut in Big Salaries.

At a meeting of telephone patrons
held at Mechanics hall, Lyndon, there
was considerable discussion of the
ruling of the telephone company in
regard to rate and zone changes Feb.
1st.
The attendance was large. Much
feeling was evident and it was felt
some concert of plans should obtain
throughout the district.
The following resolutions were
adopted:
To the New England Telephone Co:
We. the patrons of said Telephone
company. do hereby wish TO express
to said company, our most emphatic
disapproval of the proposition of said
company to limit patrons after Feb.
1st, as to area given in the free ser
vice or rental of phones.
We regard such proposed tolls IN
addition to said rental as eXorbitant
and excessive and taking advantage
of necessity.
We are aware of such increases in
employment and stock as is referred
to, but not to such an extent as to
double, triple and quadruple existing
rates.
We are favorable to and propose
raise of 33 1-3 per cent of present
believe the proposed tolls exorbitant
and consider a five cent toll all that
reason can demand.
We view propaganda with suspi-
cion.
The argument is put up also, that
business places use toll lines most.
Granting this as true, if rates to
firms are increased 400%o to 5000
on whom must this fall in the end :?
The whole people must share finally,
the burdens of any taxation, direct
or indirect.
We urge towns and communities to
take up this matter at once, and pc
titions are being circulated for the
agreement for removal of phones if
such extortion be carried into effect.
We believe it unwarranted and
suggest that beginning be made in
the reduction of $4,000 to 100000
salaries whom nobody earns or can
earn.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1919-01-15
BROWNINGTON
Calvin Wilson is failing.

Calvin Wilson is failing.
Miss Jennie Marsh has returned to
Concord, n. H.
Mrs. Fred Waterman is spending a
few days with friends in Albany.
Amos Currier and daughter of Hol-
land were recent visitors in town.
Mrs. Earl Eley and daughter are
spending a few days at L. T. Crows.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred LaCoss are the
parents of a daughter born JAN 4th.
There will be dance at the Wood
man Hall, Evansville, Friday eve
ming. adv.
Joel Temple, who has been very
sick for several weeks, is slightly i'm
proved.
Mrs. Wallace Kennison and daugh-
ter Of Albany, visited friends in town
last week.
Mrs. Grace Gross and children of
Orleans spent few days at G. Z.
Newton's recently.
The ladies viii serve supper at
their rooms Thursday evening, Jan.
16, from $50 until all reserved.
31rS- L = heI4ey recently recelF-
cd the sad news Of the death Of her
niece, Miss Alberta Crane, Of Som
erviIIe, Mass.
Mrs. Edna Dutton has been in Bar
ton with her sister for several days
on account Of the sickness and death
Of the latter's husband.
Mr. and Mrs. G. E Newton. Nr
and Mrs. r. A Dutton and Mrs. Ma
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1919-01-15
Arranging to Sell Independent Com
Dany.

E. A. Cook, receiver of the Inde-
pendent Telephone Exchange, tells
this paper that he is taking necessary
steps to secure permission from the
court and the Vermont Public Ser
vice commission to sell the property
of the company and that he expects
it will go to parties who will operate
it as an independent company, but is
not ready to announce the names of
the persons who expect to make the
purchase, until the actual transaction
is completed. That time may be two
weeks hence.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1919-01-15
BROWNINGTON CENTER

P. G. Stone is suffering from neu-
ralgia.
H. Lapierre has returned home
from Newport.
hrs. J. c. Clough has been very
poorly the past week.
There will be social dance at the
town hall Friday evening, Jan. 18th.
All cordially invited.
Mrs. Charles Lathe was called to
Troy Wednesday by the sudden death
of her father, Mr.. House.
Miss Bernice Martin of South AL
bany and Mr.. Emmons of Orleans
were weekend guests at p. G.
Stones.
Mrs. Briggs of Manchester, n. H.,
and Mrs. Spencer of East Charleston
visited their niece, Mrs. John Young
the past week.
Mrs. Charlie Gallup has received
the sad news that her father has suf-
fered a severe stroke of paralysis at
his home in Newport.
The Bloomington branch of the
y. z. NJ. p. A. will have an oyster
supper at the town hall Tuesday eve
ming, Jan. 21st. Everybody is invit-
ed to attend. County Agent johnson
of Newport and w. H. Currier of
New Hampshire win be the speakers
of the evening. 1t is hoped that
every farmer in town will make a
special effort TO be present with his
family as many subjects in the dairy
line will be discussed. VIII the ladies
please bring cake, pie or doughnuts.
Remember the date and be there.
HOLLAND
Walter Addison recently visited
at his home.
L. w Heath was a business caller
in town Tuesday.
Mrs. Flanders is stopping with her
daughter, Mrs. Stratton.
Ar. and Mrs. B. F. Stratton are
spending a time in Fitch Bay.
Mrs. u. L. Ames recently spent a
few days with her son, George.
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Burbeck are
visiting his brother in Boston.
George German, state creamery in
spector, was in town Wednesday
The youngest child Of Mr. and Mrs.
Herbert Finn died Tuesday and was
buried on Stanstead Plain Thursday
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1919-01-15

city Quoting that paper: "At the
annual meeting of the Peoples Ma
tional bank. v. c. Johnson, Jr, who
for nine years has been connected
With the institution. latterly as cash
ier, was elected q director 70 fl the
vacancy. caused by the withdrawal Of
Fred y. Bralev." Dir. Johnson was
reelected cashier
A very pleasant meeting Of the
". c. T. L. was held with Mrs. z. ".
Barron Tuesday afternoon, Jan. L.
with 7 members present. Meeting
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1919-01-15
BARTON

Howard Dow is visiting friends in
town.
Mrs. J. A. Pearson was on the sick
list last week.
Sylvester Hill has been quite i'll
but is recovering.
Wallace Abbott is home from Bos-
ton for few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shirl Hutchins are
out after having the grip.
The Afternoon Study club meets
with Mrs. J. F. Batchelder Thursday.
There will be a dance at the Wood
man Hall, Evansville, Friday eve
ming. adv.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carroll Brooks of
Coventry called on Miss Eva Baxter
Monday.
Miss CIemma Seaver is home from
Newport, recuperating from an at
tack of the influenza.
Mrs. Ira T. Day viii go to Brown
ington to live in the home of her sis
ter, Mrs. ". G. Dutton.
EIwood Rash is home, having re-
ceived his military discharge, and is
at work for ". E. Hanson.
Bert Adams had his thumb quite
badly cut Tuesday while working at
the L. s. Bobbin factory in Sutton.
Miss Maryethel Brooks has return
ed from New York where she has
been spending two weeks with
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. ". E. Hanson were
in East Craftsbury Saturday to at
tend the funeral of Mrs. NJ. z.
Thompson.
Earl Fisk, U. S. N, has returned
TO Brooklyn, n. Y. He has been
spending a ten-day furlough at his
home here.
Mrs. L. NJ. Hubbard and her daugh-
ter, Mrs. F. E. Richmond, have gone
to Lee, Mass, to spend the winter
with Mr.. Richmond.
Rev Henry E. Howard of Ryegate
spent several days last week helping
to care for his father-in-law, !. T.
Day, who died Saturday.
Maurice Smith. who is at Bright
look hospital, underwent q successful
operation for appendicitis Thursday
and is gaining rapidly.
Manager Underwood of the Peer
less Is making preparations for one
of those famous Peerless sales, the
date Of which will be announced lat
er.
George Nye of Ferrisburg was
summoned here on account of the i'll
ness of pneumonia of Wilbur Almon
little son of Mr.. and Mrs. l. z. Ma
son, of Riverbrook farm.
Miss Ethel Smith, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. A. J. Smith Of Main street
was married Wednesday forenoon tc
Wallace Z. Foss of Albany The
ceremony took place at Orleans.
The following letters remain un-
called for at the postoffice Please
say advertised when calling for these
/ letters. Frank Green. Raymond K
{ Farnham, Geo. Will1ie, Mrs Alec
Smith, Miss Clous Hill
Rev. Joseph Turcot, formerly OF
past y years at GraniteviIle, has
F been transferred 70 the Winooski par
ish, 2 much more important station
{ than the Graniteville church
George Robinson. who has lived II
Barton for many years until recently
when he sold MS farm on the VII
lCughby road and bought a farm II
+ Sheffield. died Sunday night, the fu,
neral being held Wednesday after
noon Mr.. Robinson held town Office
N Barton and was one Of the town
substantial men,
! The Barre Times tells Of the ad
! vancement Of q Barton boy N tha'
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1919-01-15

Miss Seaver, the home demOnstra-
tion agent, has been i'll with influenza
during the past two weeks, but is i'm
proving. She will be unable to re-
sumo her work, however, for some
time.
This is the time Of year to close up
last years account book and start
new one for 1919 There is still a
supply Of account books at the Farm
Bureau Office Anyone wishing assis-
tance in closing last years account
book may send it in TO the office or
bring it in and it viii be summarized.
There was never time when ac-
counts were needed more than at the
present Make your New Years res
olution nov and let it be, II viii keep
an account book during 1919"
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1919-01-15
Seed Corn for 1919.

Without doubt the seed corn situa-
tion for 1919 is thoroughly satisfac-
tory. Corn ripened well this past
year and while the crop was not as
large in tonnage as in 1917, the quail
ity was much superior. There will
be plenty of seed corn for 1919 of
high grade quality.
However, the question which every
farmer has to decide is What is the
best variety to grow?" During the
past season the Farm Bureau ran a
series of variety tests for ensilage
corn and the two varieties which
showed up best were Minnesota No.
13 and Sheffield Flint.
Early yellow Dent, Mammoth Yel-
low Flint, Burlington Dent and Early
Mastodon, varieties all common to
Orleans county, did not begin to
show up in class with the two vari-
cites mentioned above. Moreover,
other counties with much the same
result as was obtained in Orleans
county. Sheffield Flint led the list in
Washington County Farm Bureau
tests. The Orleans County Farm
Bureau association conducted these
variety tests to determine the best
varieties for this county. 1t IS hoped
that the farmers of this county will
make use of these varieties if they
raise ensilage corn another year. At
least these varieties should be given
a fair trial on all farms raising ensil-
age corn in 1919.
The seed for these varieties may
cost from one TO two dollars more
per bushel than for the varieties
most commonly used. Bat isn't 1T
y1D, he Fof
this past season showed Them to have
a value per acre of SO to SIS above
commonly grown varieties, such as
Early Yellow Dent, Burlington Dent,
Leaning and Mastadon. See the en-
closed table for comparisons and note
that the varieties that were nearer
maturity as measured by "tons Of
ears per acre" were the ones which
had the highest acre valu@.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1919-01-15
Ira T. Day.

Ira T. Day died Saturday, having
been in failing health for some weeks,
with a muscular heart trouble.
Mr.. Day was born in Glover Aug.
10, 1887, the son of Lucius and AL
mira (Frost) Day. His first wife was
Mary E. Hubbard of Wheelock, who
died many years ago and his second
wife, Electa A. Austin, of Browning
ton, survives him.
Mr.. Day spent a number of years
on farm and worked at the carpen-
ter's trade and also learned the
wheelwright business, in which bust
ness he was engaged at Orleans for
eight years. Mr. Day was a pains
taking man in all that he did, a man
who affiliated himself with the church
and was a member of the Congrega-
tional church at Barton at the time
of his death. He came to Barton II
years ago. Though in meagre finan-
cial circumstances in later life his
kindly disposition made him many
friends.
Besides the widow he leaves one
daughter, Mrs. Angie Day of Lyndon
brother, Sullivan, of Newport, two
sisters, Mrs. Martha Jewell of New
port and Mrs. Josephine Galbreth of
Newport, n. H., nine grandchildren
and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services were held from
the home Monday afternoon, Rev. w.
A. Warner officiating, and burial was
in Glover.
Card-We wish to express our
thanks and appreciation to the neigh
bors and friends, who were so kind
during the sickness and death of our
! loved one.
/ Mrs. /. T. Day,
! Mrs Martha Jewell,
/ Mrs. Angie B. Day,
! Rev. H. E.. Howard,
! Mrs. W. G. Dutton,
Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Archibald.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1919-01-15
Sugar Crop Brings S2,5OO,OOO.

sugar crop Brings SZ,0UU,UUO.
The 49th annual meeting of the
Vermont Dairymen's Association and
the Goth of the Vermont Sugar Max
ers' Association is in session at Bur-
lingtOn.
c.-Treas. c. o. Ormsbee of Mont
pelier, of the Sugar Makers associa-
tion reported that in 1913 100000
pounds of maple sugar were made
in the state a record. The croD is
sold for s2,5OO,0OO. Only one-fiftieth
of the sugar makers are in the as
sociation.
Vermonters, said Sec. Ormsbee, get
less per pound and gallon for their
product than in any other state The
product is only half a pound per tree,
a pound less than the Ohio average.
A. C. Bigelow of Philadelphia,
speaking for the wool industry, urg-
ed Vermont farmers to go in for
sheep raising and to band together
against the ravages of dogs.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1919-01-15
FOUND

FOUND-In the wheelwright shop
formerly owned by B. h. Adams,
Water ST., Barton, parts of wagons
and sleds left there for repairs. Own
ers prove property, pay charges and
Guardian. 1-3
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1919-01-15

WANTED-Farm superintendent
and herdsman in training school, best
habits, good caretaker, experienced,
ability 10 obtain results. Salary 5000
10 $1,000 and maintenance to begin. If
married, wife to fill a position with
salary. No children. ". G. Fancher,
Supt-, Lawrence, Mass ga
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1919-01-15
Barton Telephone Exchange Meeting
Called

The annual meeting Of the Barton
Telephone Exchange company viii be
held at the Barton academy and
GRADED school building Tuesday, Jan.
81, 1910, AZ o'clock p. m. TO tran
sact al the business Of the annual
meeting and to see if the company
viii vote 70 incorporate as provided
BY law, and to transact any other le-
gal businegg. There should be a full
attendance.
% "A. Pearson, Clerk.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1919-01-15

bel Adams were in Barton Monday to
attend the funeral of Ira Day.
Lorenzo Grow recently received a
letter from his son, George Grow,
who went to California, stating they
had bought a home and were very
pleasantly situated.
At the meeting of the churches of
Orleans and Bloomington held Jan.
8, the following officers of Brown
ington church were elected: Trustees,
o. A. Grow and G. D. Burroughs; !;
deacons, r. A. Dutton, F. V. Swan
son: treasurer. Mrs. G.. A. Going.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1919-01-15
TO RENT

TO RENT-First class tenement,
Lincoln avenue, rooms and pantry,
flush closet, two large closets, large
veranda, large woodshed in base
ment- Garden, storm windows,
screens. II. c. Gay. 3f
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1919-01-15
Congregational Church Notes

Congregational Church Notes
Rev ". A. Warner, Pastor.
Sunday, January 18th
1O.z5, Morning service.
1900, Sunday school
600, Christian Endeavor meeting
700, Preaching service.
The regular mid-week prayer meet
ing on Thursday evening at 7-30.
The annual meeting and roll call Of
the Congreg gational church was held
IN the vestry Thursday evening. A
song service, Scripture reading and
prayer, reports Of officers and com
mlttees were listened 70. after which
the officers and committees Of last
year were reelected II every instance
Roll cal was responded 10 by z3
members and IS responses
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1919-01-15

NOTICE-Pupils taken for piano
instruction. Open for engagement
evenings. Call for demonstration.
Fred Brooks, Barton. 2-4p
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1919-01-15

INSURANCE-Bes stock and mu-
tual companies. Surety bonds. F.
". Baldwin, Agent, Barton. 26t
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1919-01-15
MISCELLANEOUS

FARMERS NOTICE-Win buy
stock Monday, Jan. 18th and 9th.
Dodge, Orleans. 2tf
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1919-01-15

Women for depart
ment work such as family cook, din
ing room, dormitOry, careIaker of
girls, for 2 training school. Good
ticulars write, ". G. Fancher, Supt.,
Lawrence, Mass. 3-4
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1919-01-15
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Residence of late
Mrs. Mcqueen in Glover village. In
Cuire of II. ", Johnson. 3St
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1919-01-15

FOR SALE-1O H. P. Woodpecker
gasoline engine, one H. ?. Sampson
power. ore hand derrick. John Barn
ara. Barton. SlJ
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1919-01-15

Highest prices paid for calf skins,
beef hides, carcasses and all kinds OF
junk. B. Cohen. Phone 56-13, Bar
ton. 52-3p
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1919-01-15

leans. 2tf
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1919-01-15
WANTED

WANTED-Live poultry. Elrick
Barton. 1SH
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1919-01-15

WANTED-Dressed hogs and fresh
eggs, also live poultry next Tuesday
at Orleans. Express station. E. S.
Kelley, Tel. 123-13, Orleans. 49tf
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1919-01-15

WANTED-Speedy and tasty ad.
setter and experienced makeup for
weekly newspaper. Good wages and
steady place to satisfactory hand.
Herald and News, Randolph, Vt. 2-3
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1919-01-15

FOR SALE OR RENT-Double
tenement with barn and garden plot.
Al modern improvements, thorough
" built and always rented. Well 10
Gated n Barton village. Inquire Of
". Il. Wright, agent, Barton 2tf
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1919-01-15

FOR SALE-As my business calls
me from Orleans the larger part Of
the time I offer for sale my meadow
and small pasture in Orleans village.
Also my business block on Main St,
consisting Of two stores, two tene-
ments and stable in rear. Inquire
Of II. ". Buchanan, Barre, Vt. Hotel
Barre. 2H
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1919-01-15

FOR SALE-House and barn,
Thoroughly built and in excellent re
pair. all modern c0nTenienceS. KELSEY
furnace, set tubs, conveniently ar
ranged and located on large corner
lot on South street. Roy D. Skinner,
Orleans, Vt. 02r
New-York tribune., 1919-06-03
Rubber
Stocks Of Crude Rubber
Increased by Heavy
Imports IL, Nav

Heavy arrivals of crude rubber dur
ing the month of May, coming on top
of record receipts during March and
April, have helped materially to swell
the surplus of rubber stocks here.
Crude rubber dealers and importers de-
clare that the local market is dormant,
with concerns that ordinarily are heavy
buyers manifestng little interest in the
offerings Of dealers.
1t was stated yesterday that some of
the big rubber goods manufacturers
continue to buy their crude in the Far
East markets. despite the fact that
prices are now lower here. Because Of
the apathy on the part of buyers last
month, crude rubber prices dropped
abclt two cents a pound.
In some quarters it is reported that
serious differences have developed be-
tween the large and small tire manu-
facturers because of the recent reduc-
ton Of tire prices. 1t is said that the
smaller concerns feel that the change
in prices was not warranted because of
any lowering of production costs. While
crude rubber is cheaper than in some
time past, any advantage gained there
from is more than Offset. it is claimed
by the increased cost of labor and cot
ton fabric
New-York tribune., 1919-06-03
France Buys Roadbuilding
Machinery and Spain Tools

Inquiries for machine tools and wood
working machinery for shipment TO
Europe arc numerous, but the low rate
Of exchange az we'll as the difficulty
OF getting import licenses restricts
actual buying. The head Of one LEADING.
exporting concern stated yestcrda Y
tha. while business at present was only
slightly better than it Was directly
afte~ the termination Of the war. most
Of the American manufacturers are
optimistic about prospects. 1t wa.
stated that United States products arc
needed in the manufacturing countries
Of Europe, and that France and Bet
GUM should prove fruitful fields for
r1ade, provided the necessary financing
can be arranged.
France is said 10 have bought road
construction machinery in a fair way
and the French also have purchased
American. farm tracts in relatively
large numbers.
Trade in machine tools with Spain
IL reported 10 have increased slightly
Itaiy ig said 10 be poor cus.omc.
chiefly because of the virtual inability
Of American exporters TO get permits
TOR importations.
New-York tribune., 1919-06-03
Leather
British Import Embargo
or Sole Leather. Still Is
Efecfire

Reports current in the leather trade
for some time to the effect that Great
Britain had removed the import re-
strictions on sole leather were dis
PEELED yesterday when the Tanners
Council received official notification
that the embargo still exists. Several
weeks ago the British authorities an
nounced the lifting of the embargo on
upper leather, permitting immediate
importation of leather purchased prior
to April 8. Previously offal and buff
hides were admitted into England.
According to the information OBJ
tanned by the Tanners Council. sole
leather cannot be imported into Great
Britain until June 80, although no Off
cial announcement has been made by
the British officials concerning q
change in the present restrictions Sir
Percy Daniels, head of the British pur-
chasing agents here, is reported to
have completed his purchases of leather
in the United States, but English mer-
chants are said TO be buying the bet
ter grade OF leather available in the
local market.
New-York tribune., 1919-06-03
Cotton Mills Hold
Down on Sales
Uncertainty Over Price Situa.
tiOn Causes Them to Adhere
to Cautious Policy

Inquiries for cotton goods were nu-
merous yesterday, but actual buving
was relatively light. This situation
was attributed to the lack of desire on
the part of the mills to accept any more
large orders for delivery beyond the
month of September. 1t was intimated
that prices during the coming autumn
VIII be higher and that goods probably
Will be scarce. Therefore the mill own
crs deem it good policy to mark time"
until clearer views can be obtained re-
gardng the future price of raw cotton
as we'll as the efficiency of labor.
The mill agents for bleachcd goods
continue to enter good orders "at
value" which means that the mills will
not make up the goods until prices have
been determined
Prices for unbleached goods were
held at stiff levels, but business was
light, except for odd-lot sales that were
made mostly by convcrters, who, hav-
ing bought goods at lower prices, deem
the present a propitious time to take
pfofits. Some of the mills have taken
decided stand against selling goods
to those persons who, they suspect,
merely want tho fabrics for the pur-
pose of conducting speculative sales,
and not in order to pass them along
into channels of consunption.