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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1919-03-26
Grange Play Great Success.

The four-act drama, "The Dust of
the Earth" given in Seaver's hail on
Tuesday evening by home talent for
the benefit of the Barton Grange, was
q marked success in every respect.
The house was crowded. The grange
and everyone who took part in the af
fair or contributed TO its presentation
should be congratulated.
There was a good amount of ap-
plause and whoever selected the tai
ent for the various parts must be
given credit for having made wise Sc
lections. 1t would be folly to try and
name the stars in the play. Let those
who saw it do that. The cast was as
follows:
David Moore, of Maple Farm Cot
tage,. Burt Jenness
Susan Moore, his wife,.
Mrs Carrie Smith
Elizabeth, their daughter, .,,,,,,.
....... ........ .Maryethel Brooks
Jerry, their son, Neil Gardiner
Rev. DR.. Templeton, young divine,
.................. Ernest Smith
Miss Arabella, the village newspa-
per, .......M Mrs. Ina Chase
John Ryder, the young master of
the Naples. Geo. Chase
Wandering Tom, mystery.
........... Reuben Mason
Old Nose, his companion,
Clyde Jackman
Nell, ''The Dust of the Earth" -.
Yolande Blair
Many stayed to the dance after the
play for which an eight-piece or
chestra furnished music and the
grange is especially grateful to
them for their services.
The grange treasury will net fully
500 by the play.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1919-03-26
The Orpheus Four.

The official quartette of the Or
pheus Club of Los Angeles, winners
of the International Grand Prize of
S3,OOO.00 for male chorus at the
Panama-Pacific exposition will ap-
pear at Seaver's hall Friday evening
as the last number of the Barton Ly-
ceum course.
The repertoire of the Orpheus Four
includes literally thousands of COM
positions. 1t is probably the most
extensive of any male quartette in
the world. Ranging from the lifting
melodies of popular favor to the pom
derous harmonies of grand opera,
every selection discloses clarity of
Individual tone, delicate blending of
voice compass, thorough command of
tOnal contrast and coloring
This quartette will make an i'm
preston the longest memory can re-
call. 1t is a real quartette of musi-
cal artists, worthy to rank with the
finest four part male singing organ
izations of either this country or
Europe.
Tickets at Pierce's
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1919-03-26
NO TELEPHONE TOLLS.
Vermont Public Service Commission
Gives Decision.

The Vermont Public Service Com
mission has rendered its report on the
telephone hearing held in st. Johns
bury February IA The contention of
the telephone company that they
were acting under authority of the
postmaster general and the Public
Service commission had no jurisdic-
tlon, was overruied-
After reviewing the testimony the
report says: "We find that the plan
of the telephone company as shown
by the new tariff rates and regula-
suited to the community in question
and we disapprove of the same"
The following is the order and plac-
es the matter exactly where it was
before any proposed tolls were an
nounced by the telephone company.
'It is therefore ordered: First, that
the Telephone company reinstate the
four-party line service on demand.
Second: That it cancel the said new
tariff of rates and regulations as far
as it relates to the territory in ques-
ton.
"Third: That unless otherwise or
dered the tariff which was in exis-
tence previous to the issuing of the
new tariff shall be and the same is the
legal tariff which said telephone COM
pany shall operate"
"a bill has been passed by the leg
islature, signed by the governor that
when any contemplated change is to
be made by Telephone company raey
shall give 80 days notice to the Pub
lie Service commission instead of ten.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1919-03-26
New Principal for b. A.

The school trustees announce the
securing of Robert ID. Merrill of ST.
Johnsbury, as principal of Barton
academy and graded school to sue
ceed F. Jay Bates, who completes
five successful years here in June and
is not candidate for the place again
Mr.. Merrill was educated in the
New York state public schools and
was graduated from Cornell Univer-
sity in 1915 with a B. S. degree, hav-
ing spent considerable time IN the
study of music along with his regular
collegiate work. Before entering col
lege he taught rural schools in New
York state for year and a half. In
1916 he was instructor at Peoples
academy, Morrisville, and the next
year organized the Bradford junior
senior high school at Bradford. In
1917 he went to St. Johnsbury where
he has been for two years principal
of the St. Johnsbury junior high
school
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1919-03-26
BARTON LOCAL NOTES

Robins are reported to be in town.
Mrs. Hollis Allard was on the sick
list last week.
School began Tuesday after va
cation of a week.
E W. Barron was in Montpelier the
first of the week.
DR.. E. L. Miller of Newport was a
weekend visitor here.
Stanley Reirden has been spending
few days at North Troy.
Addison Smith has gone to Iras-
burg to work for Clark Bailey.
A son was born Friday to Mr.. and
Mrs. Aaron Carey of High street.
Miss Pearl Wilmot of Lyndonville
is at the Uric farm for few days.
Mrs. C. E. Nelson of Boltonville, is
visiting her brother, H. M. Gardiner.
The Afternoon Study club meets
with Mrs. A. P. Underwood Thurs
day.
Miss Ethel Hogge of Sheffield was
a weekend guest of Miss Gladys Ma
sure.
Miss Marion Young spent a few
days last week with friends in West
field.
There will be social dance in the
Woodman hall, Evansville, on Friday
evening. ad.
Miss Julia King is at home for the
Easter vacation from y. V. NJ, Bur-
lington.
Miss Vera Webster returned Friday
from Concord, N. H, where she Wis
tied friends.
Mrs. A. NJ. Vercoe has returned
from Newport Center where she has
been nursing.
Miss Claribel Sheldon of Burling-
ton is the guest of her cousin, Miss
Ollie Sheldon.
Miss Marion Bickford of Montpelier
is the guest of Miss Clemma Seaver
for a few days.
Mrs. Della Smith of Whitefeld, N.
H, is the guest of her sister, Mrs.
Addison Smith.
Mrs. G. r. Sheehan of Newport
spent last week with her mother, Mrs
Mae Rollins, here.
Ora Elliott, recently returned from
overseas, has been visiting friends
and relatives here.
Miss Ella G. Miller of Westfeld
spent Tuesday and Wednesday with
Miss Marion Young.
Edmond Johnson of North Hatley
was the guest of his niece, Mrs. A
A. Larabee, last week.
Miss Elizabeth Cutler is home from
| Capen school, Northampton, Mass.
for the Easter holidays.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1919-03-26
COVENTRY

John Brooks of Orleans is the
guest of his brother, VIM. Brooks.
Mrs. Wallace Shippee and son, Roy,
of Orleans, visited friends in town on
Friday.
N-G. Narion Wright went to Barre
recently to attend the funeral of a
relative.
Mrs. May Boynton has gone to Or,
leans to keep house for Mr.. Gregory
and his son.
Mrs. Willis Gorham of Derby Line
is visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Bryant.
Mrs. Isaac LeClair is quite sick and
her grandmother, Mrs. l. P. Trudeau,
is caring for her.
Mr.. and Mrs Harry Thayer and
Mrs. Carrie Ward went to Potion re-
Gently to visit friends.
Mrs. Goodwin, who has been stop
ping at Mr.. Southard's has returned
to her home in East Charleston.
/ Mrs. Charles Taylor of Beecher
Falls and Mrs. Carl White of New
port were guests last week at Geo
Benware's.
The W. c. T. u. will meet with
| Mrs. John Wells Tuesday, April 1st al
| 2 o'clock. 1t is requested that every
one make an especial effort 10 DC
present to help make plans for the
J jubilee drive.
| Miss Bessie Tucker, teacher In the
primary department, has gone to her
home in Woodstock for a two weeks
vacation. Miss Thomas, teacher II
the higher department will go 70 Bel
videre next week for a vacation OF
one week.
! The Sunday school scholars in Mrs
Harry Thayer's class and Miss Eta
Litchfield's class will hold social II
the Congregational vestry Friday
evening. There will be an unusua
entertainment and refreshments vii
be served, all for the sum of 15c. Pro
ceeds will be added to the hymn booi
fund.
The evangelistic meetings have
closed. Mr. Southland has preacher
the truth regardless Of friend or foe
Il was a pleasure TO all at the las
meeting Sunday evening, to see nIn'
of our young people take stand FOL
Christ. Others had come before and
we feel that the meetings have dons
a great deal of good
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1919-03-26
County Had Ala Men at Camps.

Adjt. Gen. Herbert T. Johnson has
just completed the first authentic re-
port of Vermont's part in the great
war, relative to the number of men
called from the state under the Sc
lective service act. This report is
compiled from sworn statements COM
ing from each local board in the state
and is the most exact statement that
can be secured.
From this statement it is discov-
cred that 3,071 out of 7.1S1 men who
actually went into the service from
Vermont under the selective service
act, or better than 42 per cent, volun-
teered and were taken into the service
before their order number was reach
ed. This does not take into account
any of the large number of men who
volunteered and went into the service
before the selective service act went
into effect which brings Vermont's
volunteer army up to rs per cent of
those from the state actually in the
service.
Another interesting fact which
these figures disclose is that exactly
4,108 men will be affected by the pro
posed law to give drafted men state
pay.
Orleans county registrants totalled
4835. Of this number 478 were sent
to camps but 81 were rejected at
camp making the number accepted
Ala. Just 120 men volunteered ahead
of their order number.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1919-03-26
FARM BUREAU NOTES
Miss Seaver, Home Demonstration
Agent Resigns.

Miss A. Clemma Seaver, the home
demonstration agent in this county,
has resigned her position owing to
i'll health. Last December she had
severe attack of influenza and since
that time has been in very poor
health. Hope had been entertained,
however, that she would be able to re
sumo her duties this spring.
Miss Seaver, who was the first
home demonstration agent to be con-
nected with the Farm Bureau, began
her duties last June, and has started
fine piece of work The women of
this county are beginning to realize
of what value the Farm Bureau can
be to them and it will be with much
regret that they will learn Of Miss
Seaver's resignation.
A good time to begin thinking of
repairs for machinery is now. A few
minutes spent now in making list
of new parts needed often means dol
lars saved at crop-growing time.
Is it worth while to plan on a cash
crop on a dairy farm? Some farm
ers in this county think so and are
going to grow from one to four acres
of potatoes, either Green Mountains
or Irish CObblers. They viii plant
pure seed and have their crop certi-
fed by the state department of agri-
culture. This means that growers
from the South will be able to buy
this seed, knowing that it is a pure
variety and free from disease. Not a
bad idea to be thinking over this
spring. A good many farmers in
this county think it is worth while.
Write or call the Farm Bureau office
for PARTICULARS
The dairy survey is going to show
up some interesting facts when all
the figures are in. To date, 95 of the
155 committeeman have reported on
929 farms, making a total of over 49,
900 dairy cows and heifers, as well as
bulls. The success of this survey is
due largely to the efforts put forth
by the various town chairmen and
committeeman. The figures obtained
on this survey will probably not be
available for three or four weeks
more as many reports are not yet in.
1t is planned to give up considerable
space in the next Farm Bureau News
to the results of the survey and to the
plans of improving the dairy condi
tions in this county which the Farm
Bureau has under way.
For various reasons, the MEMBER
ship campaign which was planned for
last December, was not carried out.
The influenza was raging in many
sections at that time and as the fiscal
year of the Farm Bureau begins July
1, it was felt that June would be a
much better time to run this cam
paign. This membership campaign
is going to be an Honest to Good
ness" campaign and if every farm
man and farm woman does not get an
opportunity to join the Farm Bureau
through the solicitation of some COM
munity committeeman or committee
woman, it will be because they are
out of the county at the time. See
the next weeks issue of this paper
for an account of some of the accom-
plishments of the Farm Bureau fig
ured in cold dollars and cents and
then decide whether or not this is a
real live organization.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1919-03-26

Letters received here from Dana K.
Brown of Manchester, n. H., an
nounced the death of his mother, Mrs.
Susan Kimball Brown, widow of
Whipple Brown and daughter of the
late Dana and Mrs. Abigail Barnard
Kimball, all formerly well-known
residents of this town and much re-
spected citizens. She was the last
of her family.
The meeting of the Woman's Lit
erary club was held with Mrs. Seaver
on the evening of March 19. Two
visitors were present and II mem
bers answered the roll call, Child
Rhymes. After the business meeting
the following program on Child We'll
fare was given, Talk and paper,
"Child Welfare Work." Miss Austin;
reading, "a Square Deal for Chill
dren," Mrs. Hunt; singing of two
children's songs, "The Bluebird and
the Pussy Willow, Wilson, "What
I Like, e,"-Chadwick, Misses Winifred
and Doris Webster. The hostess
served candies and pleasant social
hour was enjoyed.
A recent issue of the Boston Globe
contains a portrait of our former cit
izen, Mrs. Cordelia Caswell, with a
sketch of her life. She is now 90
years of age and the oldest member
of Chamberiin Relief Corps of St.
Johnsbury She was born in Water
ford, educated in st. Johnsbury acad-
envy, and married Dyer Caswell of
Waterford in 1849. After her widow
hood she went to st. Johnsbury to
live, until she left there to reside
with her son, w. G. Caswell, at Con-
cord. n. H A letter in her own hand
came with the clipping to friends
here. She resided in this town with
her family for 20 years.
The annual meeting of the Ladies'
society was held at the vestry Mar.
10Th, with IS members present. The
following officers were elected to
serve for the ensuing year: Presi-
dent, Mrs. W. B. Proctor; vice presi-
dent, Mrs. A P. Underwood; secre-
tary and treasurer, Mrs. j. A. Pear
son; membership committee, Mrs. c.
F. Cutler, Mrs. c. A. Barrows and
Mrs. H. r. Cutler. The president
appointed as program committee
Mrs. Barrows, Mrs. w. E. Hanson
and Mrs. W. NJ. Wright. A rising
/ vote of thanks was given Mrs E. W
Barron for the efficient manner ir
which she has served as secretary
and treasurer of the society for the
past twelve years. After the meet
ing was adjourned, supper was serv.
ed.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1919-03-26

Mr.. and Mrs. G.. II. Fox were in
town this week, called here by the
sickness and death of Mrs. Fox's
mother, Mrs. Curtis 0yitt
Cyrus W. Skinner, whose illness
has been mentioned in these columns,
died Saturday afternoon. Funeral
services were conducted from the
home Tuesday afternoon. An obit-
uary notice will be given next week.
The school entertainment at the
Woodman hall Friday evening was
well attended and a success in every
way. The children all took their
parts exceptionally well The teacher
wishes 70 thank the people outside the
school who helped in any way 20 make
the even. a success. The Orleans
high school orchestra furnished ex-
cellent music for the promenade. The
net proceeds were about 5000.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1919-03-26
Guy Rowen Gets Important New Po-
sition-

Guy S. Rowell, a Barton boy who
has been in San Francisco for several
years as publicity manager for the
st. Francis Hotel in that city, one of
the largest hotels on the Pacific coast,
has been called to New York to take
a similar position with the John McE.
Bowman hotels in that city, which
include the Biltmore, Commodore, Bel
mont, Manhattan, Murray Hill and
Ansonia, six of the largest and finest
hotels in New York. Mr. Rowell will
have an office in the Biltmore.
Mr.. Rowell is a brother of Mrs. F.
W. Comstock and o. d. Rowen of
Barton, and has other relatives in this
vicinity This is a most important
position and Barton takes some pride
m the success of her boys.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1919-03-26

Miss Hazel Thorp of West Glover
spent a few days last week with her
aunt, Mrs. W. S. Hibbard.
Mrs. Bertha Boemig and son are
spending the week with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. c. L. Hutchins.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. B. Porter are
home for a vacation from Danville,
where the latter is teaching school.
Malcolm Buck, who is working at
Orleans, spent the weekend with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. F. r. Buck.
Albert Buskey has returned fror1
service overseas and is visiting his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Martel.
Mrs. Ethel Davis and son, Ronald,
visited relatives in Canada, last week.
Ronald will remain there for time.
A. L. Wilcox advertises in another
part of this paper that he will open
the Barton bakery Friday morning.
Miss Phyllis Gilmour and friend
from Simmons College, Boston, are
spending the Easter vacation at her
home here.
Mrs. Ollie McGorty underwent an
operation for appendicitis at Sun
Snlno SanlIaIluHl OdIuIUdy d1lSIHOOil.
She is doing well.
The village trustees have abolished
the dump near the bath house on the
beach and have established one in the
yard at the W. E. Hanson mill.
The weather for the past week has
been a series of wonderful spring
days of sunshine. Sugaring is be-
ginning to take on a decidedly good
| aspect.
Regular meeting of Orient Chap
| ter, No. Is, o. E. s., Friday evening
at z o'clock. Please note the hour is
7 instead of 7.3O o'clock in order to
close before the concert.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perley Aldrich, Mr..
and Mrs John Beattie and Mr.. and
Mrs. Eddie Phillips and daughter, all
of Lyndonville were guests of Mrs.
Addison Smith Tuesday.
! On and after April 1st the price of
piano lessons will be $.75 each, in
stead of $50 as heretofore. Full
price will be charged for all missed
lessons, unless notified more than one
hour before the lesson time.
Mrs. Fred H. Pillsbury.
adv. 12-13p
The Afternoon Study club met with
Mrs. c. A Barrows March 18th, Is
members present. The subject fol
the meeting was, "Our Community >
Roll Call, sour Duty and Opportuni-
tv for service" An interesting pa
per on "The Community Spirit" was
given by Mrs. Edith Carter. Reading
"Reweaving the Web" Mrs. Jennie
Baldwin
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1919-03-26
The We olEack.

without back or arms, on which the
lord chancellor sits when presiding
over the deliberations OF the house Of
lords. Its origin is curious An act
was passed ia Elizabeth's reign pro-
hibiting the expectation Of wool. and -
keep this source - national wealth Ia
their lOrdslIips' minds the Kindergarten
notion of making them sit on wool bags
was tried. Nowadays. when new
chancellor Is appointed be l. said 70
be appointed 20 the WOOisack and 70 sit
On the woclsaek.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1919-03-26
Where to Leave Your Used Clothing

The American Red Cross is asked
this week to contribute used clothing
and shoes for the use of millions of
men, women and children refugees in
Europe. Mr.. Hoover considers that
the work of the American Red Cross
in Europe is now at its height and
says that even one warm, and service
able garment contributed by each
family in the United States would
save thousands of lives in Europe.
The people of Barton are asked to
contribute for this cause. Bundles
may be left at the Barron store, Bar
rows store, Mrs. F. A. Hunts, Mrs.
M. A. Turner's and Mrs. George Cor
hams. Those who are unable to
leave their contributions at any of
the places named above will kindly
telephone any officers of the local Red
Cross and someone will call for your
bundle.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1919-03-26
BROWNINGTON

Mrs. Hale Clark was quite sick
last week.
Lawrence Kelley is spending a few
days at home.
School in the north part of town
closed Friday
Harold Hawse closes his school in
Coventry this week.
Sugar makers are reporting very
nice product thus far.
Miss Eva Day spent the weekend
with friends in Derby.
Miss Lizzie Bryant is at her own
home, and is much improved in
health.
There will be a social dance in the
Woodman hall, Evansville, on Friday
evening. ad.
Miss Isabella Cullen is at home,
having closed her school for a short
vacation.
Miss May Emerson of Weathers-
field is visiting her sister. Mrs. Gil
bert Dutton.
Miss Harriet Dutton ard Miss Dor
is are spending two weeks at the
Dutton home.
Robert Hawse from Hanover, n.
H, is spending his vacation with his
uncle, Clarence Hawse.
Miss Harriet Goss and brother,
Willard, of Newport are spending a
few days with Mrs. Ella Wyman.
Fred Reid and family of Knowl-
ton, P. O., have been visiting his
brother, Will Reid, the past week.
Lewis Kahlstrom, who has just re-
turned from overseas is stopping with
his family, at the home of his mother,
Mrs. ]. ]. Nichols.
The many friends of Vernon DON
caster will be pleased to know he has
recently returned from France and re
ceived his honorable discharge. He
is visiting his parents. He brought
many souvenirs from the battlefront,
including a German helmet, also
many articles from France.
BROwNENGTON CENTER
Mrs. ]. C. Clough is gaining.
School closed Friday for short
vacation.
Thomas Smith has gone to Fish
er's Island, n. Y.
7. G. Crandal spent the weekend
with his daughter at Lyndon.
c. w. Skinner died at his home in
East Bloomington Saturday night
Funeral services were held Tuesday.
EVANSVILLE
Lynford Foster is III with jaundice.
Mrs. C. W. Skinner remains quite
| i'll
School closed Friday for a three
weeks vacation
Chester Barney Of Barton recently
visited his cousin Warwick Hunt.
Mrs. Howard Gray Of Barton re-
Gently visited at Edwin AIdrich's-
Mrs. Dell HiIliard, who has been
nursing at Orleans for some time is
home
Mr.. and Mrs. James Martin and son
of Newport recently visited at Albert
4. Tracy's.
/ Vera Leland has returned 20 her
school In Barton after spending a
/ weeks vacation az home.
Mrs. Curtis Oyitt died az her home
Saturday after a short but painful
/ illness. A more extended notice will
be given next week
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1919-03-26
Congregational Church Notes.
Rev. W. A. Warner, Pastor.

Sunday, March 30
1915, Morning service.
1900, Sunday school.
600, Christian Endeavor meeting.
The regular mid-week prayer meet
ing on Thursday evening at 7.30.
It is expected all regular mid-week
and Sunday services will be held this
week as usual except the Sunday
evening preaching service which will
be omitted.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1919-03-26
Methodist Episcopal Church Notes

Rev. NJ. A. Turner, Pastor
Morning worship at 10.45.
Sunday school, 1900.
Junior League at 4 p. m.
Epworth League, 600.
Evening service, 100.
Thursday evening prayer meeting
at 7.30 o'clock
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1919-03-26
SET CLOCKS AHEAD SUN
DAY

Clocks throughout the United
States will be officially set ahead
Sunday morning at 2 O'Clock.
Better set yours Saturday night
when you retire, in order to get
up with railroad time on Sun
day morning and the days fol-
lowing.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1919-03-26
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

..---,sar,,ents will be inserted under this
AZ ~ ,--o cents Der word for first insertion
-,1 -,a' cns cent per word thereafter; Cash
7s... asronpany the order. No ddcerttse-
rl.ut all be inserted for less thdn taoefty-poe
cruts.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1919-03-26
Slipper Styles

In the east. as general rule, Turks
wear yellow slippers, Armenians red
and Jews blae-
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1919-03-26
FOUND

FOUND-A small short-haired, tan
and white dog. Owner can have
same by proving property and paying
for advertising. Floyd Taylor, Glow
er. L"