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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1920-01-14
PARkER-YOUNG CO.'S
WAR MATERIAL OUTPUT
Orleans Plant Did Surprising Amount
Of Work of Essential Nature
During World War

Few readers - this paper know
that in Orleans there is manufact-
uring plant which during the war
was dong all that it could toward
producing war material, such as aero
plane stock, ammunition boxes, and
rolls for carriers on which were con-
veyed large shells in ammunition fac
tories.
When the. Parker-Young Co. ac-
cepted the contract of manufacturing
Stokes Shell Boxes, it was taken
with the understanding that if the con-
tract was completed on time there
could be an oyerrun of five per cent.
There were many changes to be made
in the piano back factory in nsorder to
turn the same into a box factory.
The boxes were made to hold three, B.
inch shells, a partition going between
the shells. Small grooves were cut
| to slide the partitions into. There
was a small partition, making a place
about 3x3 inches, at the end of each
shell to pack the primer in These
boxes were strapped with thin iron
and on top at each end was galvan-
! lied strap of. iron hxNx13 inches
across the top and bent down the
sides. This iron was securely nailed
and the cover of the box was slid
under this strap, two holes drilled
tnrougn the strap and cover to hold
two picture hooks, which were screw
ed through holes and into cover and
end of box to hold the cover on.
Each end of each box had two holes
bored through, and slots cut on the in
side / " inches long. A rope was
passed through these holes and tur-
ned down into the slot, galvanized
staple was driven over the end of the
rope and then nail driven through
the end of the box and rope, making
rope handle on each end similar to
the handle of trunk and fastened
so it would sustain a weight of 200 lbs.
At the time this contract was OBJ
tanned help was very scarce, and as
E. E. Doe. superintendent, had start
ed ten women to work in the veneer
mill and found them very satisfactory,
fplaced an item in the Monitor that
The f. l.. Chandler Co. contemplated
trying womeh in the Box Factory,
with result he received many appli-
cations, and succeeded in hiring about
40 women. The work of constructing
these boxes consisted of passing stock
over growing saws, clipping, match
ing, boring, mailing etc. and this work
was largely done by women. The
Continued on Page Four)
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1920-01-14
County Fair Dates September 10

A matter of interest to several
hundred stockholders Of the Orleans
County Fair was the annual meeting
of the organization held in Barton
Tuesday, January 6.
The report of the auditors shows
splencid increase in resources for the
year and it was voted to hold the next
fair September z, 8 and 9. 1t was
also voted to revise the bylaws and
the premium list.
Practically the old list of officers
were elected as follows: F. S. Whit
cher, Barton, first president; A. P.
Bean, Glover, vice PRESIDENT; F. l..
Parlin, Orleans, second vice presi-
dent; C. E. Hamblet, Barton, secEe-
tary; W. P. Barrows, Barton, assis-
tant; F. D. Pierce, treasurer; F. A.
Hunt and w w. Reirden, auditors.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1920-01-14
Barton Academy

The children in the third grade are
helping feed the birds this winter.
The boys have made a birdhouse from
box and put in in the tree near Mr.
browns, back of the building. Each
morning those who can bring suet.
whicn is put into the house to fclp
the birds food supply.
Tuesday evening, January 20, Bar
con basket pail team is scheduled 10
slay the team at Derby. Friday eve
hing, the 23d, Barton is to play the
Newport team here.
A new pupil, Opal Hanna, entered
he sixth grade this week.
Miss Myrtle Ticehurst of West
rover visited school one day this
week.
A new idea, which was thought of
oy Mr.. Merrill, is \ school paper,
THE Barton Academy Shingle." :"
Such jokes and items As will interest
the students only, are published in it
instead of being put into the Monitor.
The editors for the next issue are ::
Julia King, Mary Shedd and Fran
ces Willard.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1920-01-14
Barton to Hear Great Arctic Explorer

Donald Macmillan, the great Arc
tic explorer, who made the famous
trip to the north pole with Peary, is
20 app al IN Barton at the Gem the
atre under the auspices of the acad-
emy on Monday evening, January 10.
DIR. Macmillan comes here from an
engagement at Dartmouth college
He carries motion picture films taken
in the far North and many wonder
full lantern slides.
Tais lecture is an unusually inter
esting one, both as to the material
and the character of the pictures
shown. Much surprising informa-
ton is given as to the summer con-
ditions in the Arctic-plant life, bird
life, the home and everyday life of
the Eskimo, animal life. etc,-all are
shown by unusual slides on these
subjects.
This is one of the greatest instr1c-
tive entertainments given IN Barton
in years. Needless to say, the ex-
penses of the lecture are heavy and
the cooperation of all Barton organ
iations Is necessary 70 make ends
meet. Arrangements have been COM
oleted to get the great lecturer here
only after much difficulty owing TO
the large fee usually received by
lin. Due to special agreemt mt
reached, it will be possible to finance
the venture if a good response is re-
eved in the sale of tickets. The
adult admission is 90 cents, iuclud-
ng war tax. Students of the acad-
my viii make house to house sale
# tickets and special precautions
will be taken to avoid more than one
alIer 1T a home
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1920-01-14

very interesting program followed.
Reading, Prohibition Benefits the
Wage Earner," Mrs. Hutchinson;
paper, Labor Organizations Favor
Prohibition, Mrs. J. A. Pearson; pa
per, prohibition from the Stand
point of Labor Leaders," Mrs. Chas.
Cutler. Meeting closed with the ben
edictien A very pleasant social hour
followed and the hostess served light
refreshments.
The Afternoon Study club met
with Mrs. Emily Webster Thursday,
Jan. g. Fourteen members were
present. Subject of the program,
''The Myths Paper, "Ths Origin
of the Myths and What Value Is
Placed Today on the Importance of
Their Study to Shed Light upon His
tory, Literature, Religion and Lam
guage." Mrs. Susan Currier;~ read
ing from the Myths of Greece, Mrs.
Ellen Wobs-er; reading from Aesop's
FaDles, Mrs Ada White; reading
from The Myths of Rome, Mrs. Ellen
Webster; Parable of the Strawberry
Sundae, Mrs. Batchelder: piano du-
cts, "Come to School" and "In the
Attic" Geo. L. Spaulding, played by
Marion and Margaret Tower. Club
adjourned to meet with Mrs. F. w.
Baldwin Thursday, Jan. 18th.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1920-01-14
Zabinsk Company Pleases Audiance

In place of the Fillion Concert
Co, some of the members of which
were sick, booked and advertised for
Friday evenings number in the I'M
provement club lyceum course, the
Affiliated Lyceum- -Chautauqua bu-
reaus sent the Alexander Zabinski
company of artists. They were greet
ed by a full house at Seaver's hall
ard gave excellent satisfaction. Mr..
Zabinski, a Russian from Moscow,
proved one of the best violinists ever
appearing in Barton, and mis- assis-
tants, pianist, soprano and reader,
We're all enthusiastically received
Mr.. Zabinski appeared on the
school skating rink the afternoon he
was here and proved himself a Won
derful skater 1t is understood he
holds two medals for his skill as an
ice skater
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1920-01-14
Congregational Church Notes.

Rev. J. J. Hutchinson, Pastor
Sunday, January 11th
1890, Morning service.
Subject of morning sermon, Law
11.45, Sunday school.
Prayer meeting Thursday evening
at 7.30.
600 p. M, Christian Endeavor.
All seats free.
Bible study in connection with the
prayer meeting Thursday evening,
beginning at Genesis A.
Mrs. w. B. Proctor entertained the
Loyal Knights Club, Saturday after
noon, Jan. 10. A pleasant time was
enjoyed.
The Christian Endeavor Society
plans birthday social in the vestry
Wednesday evening, January %.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1920-01-14
BROWNINGTON

Mrs. q. d. Burroughs is quite sick.
Maurice Mcclellan is working for
Homer Cullen.
Helen Burroughs is OUT again after
having scarlet fever.
Florence Kelley is in school again
after having the mIlmps.
Stella Tideman of Coventry is
working for Mrs. Homer Cullen.
Doris, Reid and Dorothy Dutton
are out of school with the mumps.
G.. E. Newton is taking the census
at Evansville and vicinity this week.
Mis-, Mae Emerson of Wetherstield,
n. H., is helping care FOR her sister,
Mrs. G. E. Dutton-
Alfred Mitchell is owing to Or
leans to the house recently purchased
of Mrs. Clarence Wheeler.
Mrs. Eugene Burroughs has re-
turned home from the hospital and is
as conn ortable as could be expected.
Mrs. A. w. Davies has returned
home after spending some time in
Newport he'ping care for her grand
mother, Mrs Whipple.
Several from this part of the town
attended installation of officers and
oyster supper of the Jr. y. U. A. M.
at BrownIngto IN CeLtcr, Wednesday
evening.
Mrs. VIM. Miner and daughter
Belle. spent a part of the holiday sea-
son with her daughter, Mrs. Pearl
Aiken, in Richford. Mrs. Belle Blake
,ro+,,rrad +o bar home in Providence
R. l., Monday.
BROWNINGTON CENTER
Elmer Seymour spent Sunday with
his sister, in Sheffield.
Mrs. Jennie Robinson Of Orleans
spent the weekend with frieads here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Meddie Rushford of
Albany visited at Lyman Seynour's
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Currier of
Springfield visited their uncle, ]. H.
Currier, last week.
Mrs. Lena Kettle of Orleans spent
Sunday with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Collins Lacourse.
Mr.. and Mrs. Philo Powers visited
their little daughter, Phoebe, at the
Orleans hospital Sunday.
Miss Violet Lower of Bradford re-
Gently spent few days with her
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Lower.
Mrs. z. A. Gallup has returned
from Newport, where she has been
caring for her niece, Mrs. Frank
Kimball-
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1920-01-14
HANSON PROPERTY DECIDED
VESSEL, Nickle & Gross Take Barton
Mill for Manufacturing Use

The New York firm of VESSEL,
Nickle & Gross, manufacturers of
piano actions, today took a deed of
the Hanson mill site in Barton with
plans to develop the place into use
for their extensive business.
F. A. VESSEL, president of the
Company arrived in town this morn
ing and at once proceeded to close
the matter up, w. E. Hanson signing
the deed this afternoon
Immediate steps will be taken by
VESSEL, Nickle & Gross to put the
property in shape for their use
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1920-01-14
Methodist Episcopal Church Notes

Rev. M. A. Turner, Pastor
Sunday, January 18th
Morning worship, 1870.
Sunday school at 11.45 o'clock.
Junior League, p. m.
Epworth League, 600.
Evening service, p. m.
The regular mid-week prayer meet
ing Thursday evening at 7.30.
Everybody cordially invited.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1920-01-14

Hospital of rs beds, specializing IN
obstetrics and surgery, patronlzed py
many of the leading surgeons and OBJ
stetricians of Boston, and affiliated
with the Coils P Huntington hospi-
tai of Harvard University Medical
school and the Bellevue hospital of
New York City, thereby insuring an
exceptional opportunity for a thor
ough preparation in all branches of
nursing to its graduates, offers
three years course to healthy young
women of good appearance and repu-
tatfon, having high school educa-
ton, or its equivalent. For particu--
lars, apply to Superintendent OF
Nurses, Hart Private Hospital, 95
..icreland t., Poston, Mass. 2-5
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1920-01-14
EVANSVILLE

Mrs. L. A. Drown visited Friends
in ST. Johnsbury last week.
Maynard Webb of Haverhill, N. H.,
is visiting at E. M. Carpenters.
The people of this vicinity have
been harvesting their ice the past
week.
Miss Esther Smith has gone to the
Dutton Bros. farm to help in the
house.
Mrs Ida Martin and son, Homer,
of Newport City, were recent guests
at A. E. Tracy's.
People wishing to know the tenn
perature of the Willoughby river
water, inquire of D. A. Gallup.
Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Houston were
called to West Charleston last week
for the death of Mr.. Houston's broth
er-in-law, Fred Shannon.
Irene Kettle entertained eleven of
her schoolmates at a party in honor
of her eleventh birthday at her home
Saturday afternoon. She was pre-
sented with numerous and pretty
gifts. Music and games were in or
der, after which refreshments of
cake, sandwiches and cocoa were
served. All went away wishing her
many more happy birthdays.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1920-01-14
RED CROSS MEMBERSHIP
Large Falling Off in County in Past
Year

The result of the third roll call of
the. Orleans County chapter of the
American Red Cross as submitted by
Rev. c. w. Kelley, secretary and
treasurer is given below. 1t shows a
big loss in membership, loss bring
ing the total membership below the
quota. The detail follows:
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1920-01-14
GASSIFIED ADVERTISING

A5yeT ~ Its r,,r word for first insertion
head q. '' ,aTf per word thereafter. cash
snd oHs s,oT1-aHv 49, the order. No GdUeTtfse-
mt. ,"-ifI Be- inserted for less thG' f'ce'atg-re
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1920-01-14
NEWPORT PERSONALS

Earle Davis, who has been very
sick with pneumonia at the home of
DIR. Henry Somers, is reported as
gaining.
Miss Marion Redfield of Barton
has closed her services as soprano in
the choir of the Congregational
church and Mrs. Gertrude Wilson
has been secured to take her place.
The work of Miss Redfeld both in
the quartet and as soloist, has been
greatly enjoyed.
The Sunday school Of the First
Baptist church Of Newport have
electeo the following officers for the
ensuing year: Supt., Carroll Hunt-
ington; assistant, Frank j. Libby;
secretary, Marshall Hardy; assistant,
Charles Flint; treasurer, Mrs. Fred
Brown; pianist, Mrs. Helen Hinman.-
The following men have basn .e-
lected to fill the chairs in the j. O.
u. A. M: councillor, S. w. F/Hamil-
ton; v. c.. E. F. Humphrey; j. p. c.,
L. T. Young; r. s., +. E. Cameron;
F. s., j. f. ;pindler. treas lrer, x.
4. Smith, Con-, NJ. S. Magoon; war
den, T.. 4 Young: l. S., o. A. SWEET;
o. s., l.. NJ. SnIt'; trus tee- Ray
Young, NJ. L. Magoon and S. Elicit.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1920-01-14

TOP SALE-Pair traverse sleighs
-, come sash and door machinery.
z Z. Chappell, Barton. 53-2p
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1920-01-14

hound -oIack and white fox
EReWard F5swers to name of "Spot."
West Rrr,in inder notify L. II. Moulton.
53-2p
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FOR SALE-Bobbin wood, SO for
,s6 feet E. D. Alger, Barton. 49tf
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FOR SALE-Two sleighs, three
WAGONS. three harnesses, one double
With Dole. wolf, buffalo robes. Ar
thur Drew, Barton. 2tf
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LOST

On breas+ +niack hound with some tan
ton. ana legs. P. H. Nye, Bar
53tf
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FUR SALE-Glenwood range with
reservoir; davenport, brass bed,
springs, mattress, Singer sewing ma
eh-le, hnO-eum and rugs, boudoir
SET kitchen cabinet and other house
nod goods and kitchen utensils. All
new within two months. At private
sac before the 18th at A. E. Mail
hlctS II Aeating house, Barton Twp
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1920-01-14

Ladies Fur-Lined Coat, size 50.
Er+ra fine coat and sold low. Mrs. A
? Robinson. Barton, VT. Soft
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1920-01-14

FOR SALE-New and second
hand electric motors, l H. P. to 5 H.
P, immediate delivery; New Eden
Washing Machines, S110; electric
H2urons, $3.50; electric toasters,
500. E. N. Nichols, Barton, VT.
BJth phones. 21tf
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1920-01-14

FOR SALE-My collection of pi-
,re Sheet masic-50O selections of
first class compositions. Value SlOe.
Fred Brooks, Barton. Twp
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1920-01-14
FOR SALE

T0P SALE-Cedar posts all sizes.
G. D. Bailey, Irasburg- olu
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,tals 1854 20SS 1912 70

The number of members enrolled in
the 1918 Christmas drive IN the coun-
ty was 2997 while the enrolment in
1919 was S5S, total of 1856 and the
enrolment in the 1919 Christmas roll
call was 2099, loss in membership
of 1856, the total being only about "a
per cent of the quota for the chapter.
The banner towns were Orleans, ..
W. Locke, campaign manager, and
Irasburg, Mrs. Nora Fields, cam
paign manager.
Money reported as follows:
Albany $500
Barton 1000
Coventry $500
Ora tsbury 2O?.00
Derby 1890
Continued on Page Six.)
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1920-01-14

FOR SALE-Three-two-year-old
heiferS to freshen in early spring and
ten yearling heifers all Holsteins and
vel marked. Tuberculin tested. P.
D. Walker, Barton. 41tf
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1920-01-14
WESTMORE

Elson Cal<ins was in Glover on
business recently.
M. E. Clapper went to Newport on
Monday to serve as juror.
z. P. Berwick is on the sick list
and several-in this vicinity are suf-
fering with hard colds.
Elson and Merl Calkins spent the
weekend with their sister, Mrs. Fred
Marshall, in st. Johnsbury
Mrs. Margaret Leland appreciated
the sunshine bag coming from her
friends at Christmas time very much
There will be q social at Geo. Gil
mans Friday evening, January 16,
benefit electric light fund. All come
and bring sandwiches or doughnuts.
Officers elected at the annual
church meeting Wednesday, Jan. Z,
were as follows: Clerk, Mrs. II. G..
Knight; treasurer, M. E. Calkins
deacons, 2. P. Berwick, Charles In
gersol; trustee, Mrs. A. E. French
auditor, Mrs. H. G. Knight; tellers,
A. E. French, Mrs. Viola Carpenter
organist, Mrs. French. The Ladies'
Aid society elected for president,
Mrs. M. E. Clapper; secretary, Mrs.
Mrs. M. E. Clapper; secretary, Mrs.
Lula Tatro; treasurer, Mrs. II. G..
Knight
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1920-01-14

FOR SALE-Second-hand Ford, l
secondhand Chevrolet, 1 motorcycle.
Would exchange for cows. Charles
Bellway, Orleans. 38tf
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t...L mLANIED = Experienced school
toa toaCngT' Inquire H. D. Beebe, Bar
'OH' lei. 1922. Aft
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WANTED

NANIED-Kitchen help wanted
d. once. Valley House, Orleans. 51tf
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=, VAN !ED-Threc-irch rock maple
I'd E-aAE, alr-dried. Apply Chaster La
mug, barton. z-15p
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MISCELLANEOUS

Chester White Boar for service. E..
L. Alexander, Glover. oltf
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calf ST ;aaHD-Calf skins. Will take
express snins every Monday at Orleans
fore VS., station. Talk with me be-
Eeley Ou sell. Tel. Orleans 1913.
48tf
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and str;aotE1LD.Win take live poultry
At OrIs.alctiy fresh large eggs
day. r express station every Mon
leans l. ). Kelley, Tel. 1878. Or
32tf
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1920-01-16
MODERN MAGIC

Vaughan MacCaughey never spoke truer words than when he told
the Maui women that they can have anything whatever that they made
up their minds to have.
He migh have pointed out that the American people as a whole
can always get anything they really want. 1t is one of the things that
go with a democracy. But they don't get these things a minute sooner
than they really do want them.
We talked about a parcel post system for 40 years. Then we de
ciied that we wanted it, and it came almost over night. Many people
believed the talk of national prohibition was an impossible thing. And
then the people decided that they wanted it and prohibition came as by
the waving OF a magic wand.
We have child labor laws, and pure food laws, and antitrust
laws. and a score of other laws once deemed revolutionary or sociaiStic
in the extreme. They all came when the American people wiled that
they should come.
And the women's part in all this?
Women are about to gt. the ballot through a constitutional amend
ment. They have wanted it and got it in various communities at vari-
Gus times. Now they want it as a whole, and they are getting it as a
constitutional right. Woman always has had the ability to get pretty
much anything she wanted from man individually. Now She is be
ginning to find that she can work the same thing on a collective basis.
Here on Maui are a lot of things having to do with the schools
and children that we are told should be remedied. Some women RnOoo
that this is so. They have looked with their own eyes. They have seen
and have understood. They no longer feel a detached interest-that
it is something for the officials to worry about has come to be their
problem.
When enough of Mauis women also know in this same way, the
fight will have been won. There will be no lack of money. We shall
look back and wonder how we so long were able to countenance condi-
tons as they were. The remedy will have come simultaneously with
the realization.
That is what Mr. MacCaughey meant. There is nothing mysterious
about it, 1t is perfectly easy to understand, but it means patience and
work, and still more patience, to make it a working formula.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1920-01-16
WHAT DO We WANT FROM THE LEGISLATURE?
Ie are on the right track.

1t is now quite definitely assured that the legislature will be called
into special session within a few months-probaby in Apri-for the
purpose of enacting certain necessary legislation neglected by the regu-
lar session. Among these matters perhaps the most important is the
providing of funds to pay teachers salaries.
OF course it will not be possible to take up a very large number
of matters in this special session, but there are certain things that should
be attended to if at all possible, and of these Maui has her share.
For example 1t has become apparent that the appropriation made
for the new high school was entirely inadequate. Even with all posi-
Bile pruning of the plans it is impossible to get a contractor to make a
bid on the work that will come within the amount of money available.
And there may be other matters as urgent that have not been prop
eny brought out.
Maui has the modest habit of sitting back and making little or no
effort to get things from the legislature to which she is Justly entitled
or else no move is made until it is to late. 1t is time right now that
all organizations having the welfare of Maui as an aim, should take
up this matter of legislation and be prepared to make an orderly and
mtelhgble representation to the law making body when it does meet.