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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1921-02-09

The death of nine persons in Roch-
ester, this state, when a dwelling
burned, only emphasizes the need of
education along the line of fire pre-
vention. The story of the fire loss
es in Vermont in the past five years,
and the causes Of these fires, is one
which should be read and pondered
over by every individual. The story
is told elsewhere in this paper. We
are the most careless nation on earth
in this respect, build the most care
lessly and of the most combustible
materials No wave of the magic
wand will do away with fire losses,
but more attention to safe construc-
ton, more rigid inspection, greater
education in fire prevention and bet
ter and more fire fighting apparatus,
will help to cut the huge financial loss
we sustain every year.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1921-02-09
The loss of John Thomas as or

The loss of John Thomas as presi-
dent of Middlebury college and his
going from the state is a very real
loss to that institution and to the
state. John Thomas is man of Wis
ion, though not visionary. His abili-
ty and companionableness have been
factors which have brought this in
stitution to the front in the past two
decades, until the college and it's pres
ident are powerful factors for good
and for progress in the state. That
his ability is not to be lost to the
nation and to education are matters
of congratulation however, and there
is good material from which new
head of Middlebury will be chosen to
carry forward the work of this en-
terprising college.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1921-02-09
The LawtOns Leaving Island Pond
Usland Pond HeraId)

Island Pond and the members of
The Congregational church regretted
With much sorrow the loss of the Rev.
and Mrs. Robert Lawton, Mr.. Lawton
having been the beloved pastor of
The Congregational church since
1913 assuming his duties at Orwell,
VT, this month. Mr.. and Mrs. Law
ton have won for themselves lasting
place in the affections of the church
and community, both having been un-
firing in their labors for the general
good of all. AS registrar of the Or
cans County association, Mr.. Lawton
das rendered faithful and efficient SER
vice, and as a friend and counsellor
Of the younger men has been a real
brother. It is a matter for congrat-
u!ation that two such valuable people
as Mr.. and Mrs. Lawton are not lost
% the churches and councils of the
state.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1921-02-09

Special sessions of the Probate Court will
he held ut the Office of r. w. BALDWIN. In
PARTON. on the second and fourth Friday
OF each month in the afternoon; and at the
Office of Il. A. Cook, "A ORLEANS, IT
the afternoon of the third Friday OF each
month. Parties desiring to transact Probate
business at Barton or Orleans should notify
the Judge in advance, that he may take the
necessary papers.
The Probate Office at NEWPORT will be
open every day, except Sundays and holl'
days: but those coming from a distance. as
far as possible. should make special appoint
ments with the Court in advance.
K. J. SMITH. Judge.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1921-02-09
Commissioners Notice.
Estate of Ann B. Jones.

THE UN having been APP
the District of Orleans, COMMISSIONERS,
to receive, examine and adjust the claims
anddemands of all persons against the estate
of Ann b. Jones late of Barton, in
said district deceased. and all claims ex-
hibited in offset thereto, hereby give no.
tice that we will meet for the purpose afore-
said at the 10 High Street in the
village of Orleans. in said district, on the
18th day of February and 18th day of July
next rorr 10 O'Clock a. m. until O'Clock
p. m, on each of said days and that
six months from the 2lst day of JAM,
A. ID. 1921 is the time limited by said court
for said creditors to present their claims to
us for examination and allowance.
Dated at Barton this 26th day of January,
A. d. 1921. CD. FRENCH,
A. @. HARRIS,
OF Commissioners.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1921-02-09
Commits sioners' Notice
Estate of James w. Young.

The undersigned, having been appointed
by the Honorable Probate Court for the
District of Orleans. OOM MISSIONERS, to
receive, examine. and adjust the claims and
demands of all persons against the estate of
James w Young late of Glover, in said
District, deceased. and all claims exhibited
in offset thereto. hereby give notice that we
will meet for the purpose aforesaid. at the
late home of James w. Young in the Town
of Glover, in said District,O the 10th day
Cf Feb, and Goth day of July next, from
10 O'Clock a. M, until4 O'Clock p. m, on each
of said days and that six months from the
2lst day of JAM, A. d., 1921 is the time linn
tied by said Court for said creditors to pre-
sent their claims to US for examination and
allowance.
Dated at Glover, this 9th day of January,
A. D., 1921.
s. VANCE
CLARENCE w. URIE,
ST Commi ssioners.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1921-02-09
$3562.74
Commissioner Notice
Estate of Harry A. Austin

The undersigned having been appointed
by the Honorable Probate Court ior the
District of Orleans, COMMISSIONERS to
receive, examine. and adjust the claims
and demands of all persons against the es-
tate of Harry A. Austin late of Graft bury
in said District, deceased, and all ella ms ex
htbited in offset thereto, hereby give notice
that we will meet for tho purpose aforesaid
at W. H. Austin,s store in the town 4
Oraftshury in said District. on I he Pot h day Of
Mar, and 9Th dry If .Iufy next. from
III O'Clock a. IN. until 4s,'clock D. M. on each
of said days. AND that six months from the
18th day of January D.. 1927, is the time
limited by said curt for said creditors to
present their claims to us for examination
and allowance.
Dated at Craftsbury- VT. this 3rd day of
February. A. ID. 1921.
P.W. DAWSON.
F.. GIL DDrN
Ga Com miSSiQnprS.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1921-02-09
Whiskey as Medicine
(Brattleboro Refo-merI

ND11ttlSOOIO
wayne b. Wheeler, general counsel
OF the Antl-SalOon league, calls at
centlOn to what he deslgnates as 1.-The
4emarkabIe decrease IN the number OF
physicians who prescribe whiskey."
It appears from his figures that there
are 152,627 physicians in the United
States, and only 33,379 of them hold
medical whlSkey permits. This means
that only % per cent of the doctors
have cared enough about the matter
to obtain legal authority to prescribe
whiskey for medical purposes. Many
of these, Mr.. Wheeler says, rarely
prescribe the whiskey except when
the patient insists on it.
There is no doubt as to the decreas-
ing esteem in which alcohol is held by
the medical profession. For most of
the curative Or stimulative purposes
for which it used to be generally ad-
mlnlstered it is now recognized by
most physicians that there are bet
ter subs titutes. The national associa-
ton of druggists couple of years
ago invited public attention to this
fact when they decided to omit whis-
key from their pharmocopeia. Even
pure alcohol as an antiseptic is found
to have cheaper and more effective
substitutes.
Doubtless many doctors have re-
Trained from taking out whiskey
| license in order to have a good ex-
| cuse for denying whiskev prescrip-
| tons to patients. But this fact in
itself shows the waning popularity of
booze as medicine, among men who
have kept abreast of advancing know
ledge.
The Vermont Constitutional Amend
/ menfs.
Barre Times)
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1921-02-09
Estate of Sabrina Macober
STATE OF VERMONT

District of Oreans,ss.
The Honorable Probate Court for the Dis
trict aforesaid:
To all persons interested in the trust es-
tate OF Sabrina Macomber, late of Green's
boro in said District deceased.
GREETING:
WHEREAS, said Court has assigned the
10th day of February next for examining
and allowing the account OF the Trust
of the estate of said deceased and ordered
that public notice thereof be given to all
persons interested in said estate by pub
fishing this order three weeks SUCCESSFULLY
previous to the day assigned, in the Or :
leans County Monitor. a newspaper pub
lished at Barton in said District.
THEREFORE,, you are hereby notified to
appear at the Probate OfficeinNcwport City
in said District at Bpm. on the day assigned,
then and there to contest the allowance of
said account if you see cause.
Given under my hand. this 2lst day OF
JAM, 1921. 40 K. j. SMITH. Judge.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1921-02-09
Commissioner Notice
Estate of Sylvester S. Hill

The undersigned, having been appointed
by the Honorable Probate Court for the
District of Orleans, Commissioners, to re-
ceive, examine and adjust the claims and
demands of all persons against the estate of
Sylvester s. Hill late of Barton in said
District. deceased. and all claims eXhib-
tied In offset thereto hereby give notice that
office of J. +. Batchelder in the village
of Barton in said district. on the 10th
next from O'Clock D. m, until O'Clock p.
M, on each of said days and that six
months from the 81 day of Dec. A. ID. 1920,
is the time limited by said court for said
creditors to present their claims to us for
animation and allowance.
Dated at Barton this 3lst day of jan
uary, A. ID. 1921.
G. K. HAM BLET,
f. b. TOWER,
81 Dom missioners.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1921-02-09
Commissioners Notice
Estate of Rosa Roy

The undersigned, having been appointed
by the Honorable Probate Court for the
District of Orleans, Commissioners, to re-
ceive, examine and adjust the claims and
demands of all persons against the estate
of Rosa Roy late of Bloomington
in said District, deceased, and all
claims exhibited in offset thereto, hereby
give notice that we will meet for the pur
pose aforesaid at the Office of r. s. Whitchcr
in the village of Barton n said Dis
trict on the 10th day of Feb. and 9th day of
July next, from O'Clock p. M, until O'Clock
D. I'm. op each of said days and that 81 X months
from the 18th day of jan, A. ID. ls2l is
the time limited by said Court for said
creditors to present their claims to us for
examination and allowance.
Dated at Barton, VI, this 3lst day ofJan.
A. D., 1921.
C.E. HAMBBETT,
r. S. WHICH Err,
81 commissioners
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1921-02-09
Estate of William w. Tiffany.
STATE OF VERMONT

District of Orleans. IS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the
District aforesaid:
To all persons in Interested in the trust es-
tate of VIM. w. Tiffany late Of Greensboro.
in said District deceased.
GRHETING:
WHEREAS. said Court has assigned the
10th day Of February next for examining
and allowing the account of the Trustee
OF the estate Of said deceased and or
dered that public notice thereof be given to
all persons interested in said estate by pub
fishing this order three weeks suecessi vely
previous to the day assigned. In the Orle ans
Comfy Monitor, q newspaper published at
Barton. in said District.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to up
pear at the Probate Office in Newport in said
District, at o'clock p. m. on the day assign
ed, then and there to contest the allowance
Of said account II you see cause.
Given under my hand, this 2lst day OF
JAM, 1871.
40 Ell. SMITH. Judge.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1921-02-09
F. S. WHITCHER
Barton, VT.

Barton, VT, September L, 1919.
To My Friends and Neighbors of
Barton.
A year ago had rheumatism so
that l could not get out of bed, or
even turn myself in bed. took the
famous A. j. P. Rheumatic Remedy,
and in less than a week was out of
bed and attending to my farm work.
/ would further say that / haven't
had any rheumatism since. If you
have a friend that has the terrible
disease tell him about the A. j. P.
Will Basford, Barton. adv.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1921-02-09

The idea that the people and the
child have some responsibility in
school matters as well as officials,
teachers and the system which main
tains school laws, is beginning to take
some root. When the idea becomes
firmly implanted in the public the
whole problem will begin to clear up.
A real interest on the part of the peo-
pie and realization that they have
an individual responsibility will solve
any problem about right.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1921-02-09
PREXGIPPINCS
Helping The Small Towns.
bellows Falls Times)

Some are expressing regret be-
cause the Vermont house of repre-
sentatives voted $15O,OOO of state aid
for che so-called back or town roads.
To this paper it seems more matter
of congratulation than regret. 1t
will be sorry day for the state when
rural Vermont is left to decay. Good
roads are needed in the country, in
fact they &C necessary for rural
growth. The small towns cannot
maintain these roads, the financial
burden is too great. The state should
aid and aid literally.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1921-02-09

It is time to be thinking about base
ball for 1921. Barton has perfected
it's managerial organization and ex-
poets to be ready to open the season
with a good team. No sport equals
good, clean, baseball and it is hoped
northeastern Vermont will produce its
usual splendid teams and give the
people a chance to witness many a
game this summer.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1921-02-09

Total 1880. 81 1874 ,958
1t is estimated that at least half of
the loss occasioned by electricity,
sparks from fires, and spontaneous
combustion was preventable, and that
all other causes had some degree of
preventability.
Unknown causes (probably
largely preventable) -. 81 ,066 ,044
The losses in Vermont from fire and
the astonishing totals quoted above
should, as stated, be increased by
about 25 per cent to cover losses not
reported to the National Board of
Fire Underwriters. Thus it will be
seen that this state during the years
1915 to 1919 inclusive, paid $685.
1853, or yearly average Of $756, 472,
for the indulgence of it's costly habit
of playing with fire. If the huge
five years total of $3,782,363 could
have been used instead of wasted it
would have built 756 houses at $4,000
apiece Sufficient to furnish homes for
1882 people; or it would build 378
miles of good macadam road at $1O,-
600 per mile.
A study of such figures indicates
the need of public education in regard
to fire prevention. 1t must be rea-
lied that property destroyed by fire
represents an utter and irretrievable
loss to society as whole, while the
inexcusable toll in human life and
suffeing can hardly be computed.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1921-02-09
Concentration Wins.

The weakest living creature, by con-
centrating his powers on a single OBJ
iect. can accomplish something; the
strongest, by dispensing his over many,
may fail 70 accomplish anything.
CARLYLE
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1921-02-09

This paper has a suspicion some
how that Governor Hartness will find
that Stoddard Bates is much great
er coordinator than he (Hartness)
had thought.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1921-02-09
THE NEWPORT NEWS

E. F. Humphrey, Local Manager
81 Main Street, Newport, Vermont
Issued Every Tuesday and Entered at
the Postoffice in Newport as Second
class Matter
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1921-02-09

and the writer of this paragraph,
feels very keen sense of loss in the
death of this man.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1921-02-09
DeLeval Mixer

DeLeVdl MlIker
The name de Ii val"
has come to be known to
the farmers throughout
the world as something
superior.
The De Laval Separ-
ator is the standard by
which all others are COM
pared. SO is the
De Laval Mixer
Call and see it demon
Strated at our store and
be convinced.
Sooner or later you
will buy a De Laval.
Why not now?
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1921-02-09
100
Safe Investments

In 1917, a total of $53, $685., 464 of
western and southern farm mortgages
were held by Vermont banks.
That year s6,o4o,3o7 matured and
were paid without expense or loss to
the banks.
No other security held by the banks
proved as safe during the war.
We offer limited amount of the
same class of farm mortgages, to net
investors per cent.
Canadian Bonds
We offer, subject to prior sale pro-
vince of Ontario, seven year. per
cent gold bonds, payable principal and
interest in United States.
Sold to Net the Investor 7%
This is one of the strongest bonds on
the market, and will go higher in the
near future.
Write, telephone or telegraph at our
expense. Telephone number 1 or
3O9-2.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1921-02-09
Orleans County Finances
for the year endins
January 81, 1921

RECEIPTS
TO balance on hand Feb /, 1920 s 73O. SO
To received from per cent tax l625.ll
q . rent of offices in
Court House 10000
To received from State for proportion
of ianitor service $1,000
To received from Episcopal church for
rent 100
$3562.74
DISBURSEMENTS
By paid by Treasurer on County orders
during the year $Z7s6. lS
BY balance on hand S06.56
$3562.74
There is due the County fro m the State
of Vermont for its proportion of janitor
service in Orleans County Court House the
sum of $4,000.
There is no outstanding Indebtedness
against the County. A tax of one per cent
has been assessed by us for the payment of
current exsenses curing the coming year
Respectfully submitted
WALLACE d. MILLER,
FRANK w. TENNEY
Judge of Orleans County Court
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1921-02-09
Frank c. Williams,
Newport. Vermont
POSTED

Whereas my wife. Gladys Whitney, has
left my bed and board without just cause or
provocation, hereby forbid any one har-
boring or trusting her on my account
after this date, as / shall pay no debts con-
tracted by her.
Jan. 81, 1921. A. N. WHITNEY,
b-7D East Albany. VT,
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1921-02-09
NORTH TROY PALLADIUM

(Leased of A. II. Butterfeld)
w. e. Sawyer, Local Manager
North Troy, Vermont
Issued Every Thursday and Entered
1T the Postoffice in North Troy as
Second-class Matter
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1921-02-09
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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1921-02-09
WHAT CAUSES VERMONT FIRES
Five-Year Total of $3,782, 1868 Shown
to Be Largely freventable
Public Cooperation Neces-

The National Board of Fire Under
writers through it's Actuarial Bu-
reau has just completed five-year
analysis OF the fire losses of Vermont.
These figures, now for the first time
made public, reveal in a startling way
the price which is paid by the state
for public ignorance and carelessness
in the matter of fire hazard. They
are drawn from an exhaustive study
of approximately $3.50 different fires
actually reported upon by the insur-
ance companies, and to the figures
presented is is estimated that Is per
cent should be added to cover fires
not reported to the Actuarial Bureau.
The causes are classified into three
groups, OF. which IL are listed as
strictly preventable with total OF
1881 ,361, or 1913 per cent. of the
whole; nine are designated partly
preventable and total $1,834,95S, or
48.5 per cent. Of the whole, and be-
yond these are the unknown causes
! totalling $1,O66,044, or 28.2 per cent.
| These unknown causes may be con-
sidered as probably largely prevent
able, since, if known, they would be
distributed among the other causes.
Examining more closely, we find
that while exposure, meaning the
spread of fires already started, takes
the lead with a total loss of $491 ,O49,
the largest original cause of fire is
that of explosions, with its toll of
$496,118. Next came electricity, $685.
| 1913, as the most destructive fire
cause, followed by defective chimneys
and flues. $23O6S8, and matches
smoking, $207,98O.
The complete table for five years
follows:
Strictly Preventable Causes.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1921-02-09
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ORLEANS COUNTY MONITOR
Barton, Vermont

issued Every Wednesday and Entered
at the Postoffice in Barton as Second
class Matter
The Washington times., 1921-02-25
GIBBS WILL Be
'DAUCHERTYA|D.
Cousin of McAdoo Picked as
Secretary by Incoming At
torney General.

William Franklin Gibbs, a cousin
of former Secretary McAdoo, and
for two years q secretary in ths
office Of President-elect Harding,
was last night announced as secre-
tary to Harry M. Daugherty, who
will be the new Attorney General.
LIEUTENANT IN A. K ".
Young Gibbs. who has been closely
associated with Senator Harding and
Mr.. DAugherty for the past five years
was a lieutenant In the A T. II. He
is twenty-six years old. and 10 the son
of Mrs. Mary E. Gibbs. 1927 Sixteenh
street northwest.
He was the youngest graduate OF
the University OF Tennessee. and ta
also a graduate of the Georgetown
Law School. having been admitted To
the District bar following his gradu-
alton.
He was a schoolmate of Robert T.
Scott, secretary to the present At
torney General A. Mitchell Palmer.
The Washington times., 1921-02-25
D. c. WEIGHTS
DEPT. CREATED
Bill Passed by Senate Expected
To Become Law Before
March 4.

Favorable action in the Senate late
yesterday insures the enactment OF
law creating the office Of superin-
tendent of weights. measures and
markets in the District Of Columbia.
HAS PASSED HOUSE
The bill already has passed the
House and an EFFORT will be made to
reach an agreement on a few minor
anne endments so the bill can be signed
by President Wilson before he goes
out oS office.
II nxes a uniform system OF in
spection and regulation for the. sale
OF bread. coal. ice and other com
modities and provides for superin-
tendent of the new department at q
salary of $4,000 a year. Penalties
are provided for the use of weights
and measures not properly tested and
stamped.
The standard size OF the loaf OF
bread is fixed at one pound, but bread
may also be manufactured for sale
In loaves of one-haif pound or In
pultiples of one pound. but shall
not be manufactured for sale, sold,
offered or exposed for sale In other
than aforesaid weights"
LABELS MILK BOTTLES.
Labelling OF milk bottles. showing
the amount of the contents and the
names OF the persons who bottle such
milk also is provided in the bill.
The Senate bill also provides that
whenever any commodity in the Dis
trict is sold by weight II shall be
sold by net weight, and when 1t Is
sold by the ton. 1t shall be 1000
pounds except in the case of coal.
which must be sold by the long ton
of 2.240 pounds.
The Washington times., 1921-02-25
TO
Be COMPLETED
House Concurs in Senate Action
To Honor Lincoln, But Cuts
Allowance.

After q vigorous plea by Con-
gressmsn Mann, OF Illinois, the
House yesterday voted to concur In
The Senate amendment to the sundry
civil bill paving the way for the
completion of the Lincoln Memorial
In West Potomac Park after reduc-
Ing the increased appropriation
sought TO $345.72O. The Senate had
proposed the expenditure OF 1858, 900.
TO PREVENT WALLS SETTLING.
The appropriation Is for the pur-
pose of making some provision
against the settling OF the outer
walls OF the terrace.
II think IL would be a great mis-
take for us TO stop now" said Mr..
Mann. II want to see this memorial
to Lincoln completed. SO that the
people OF the country can see the
most beautiful structure of its kind
In the world as a memorial to a pub
lie man. The House, i hope, will
permit the appropriation to be made.
SO that the memorial can be COM
pleted without danger OF chipping or
injuring any part OF II as now con-
structed."