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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-12-01

Assurance that her skirts never
win be below her knee was given
yesterday by Fannie Usher. the
charming stage partner and wife Of
ciaud Usher. who is appearing AT
tho Moore theater this wcek in tho
sketch. THE Bids.h.Wee Home" She
was referring 20 her stage skirts. %
courne. and to the rest % her theairi.
cal career.
Since she first became one Of
vaudeville'n favoriten. Misa Usher
has played child or little giFi' parts.
In this work she cxcoilz. and u IL
this line Of character parts that aho
intends 10 cantinac for the rcat Of
her life before the footiiEhts
One explanation Tor her sucrsas Ia
these roles may be that she Il q child
lover. and the poosessor Of distinct
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-12-01
Fortune for Newspaper
Man Started BIZ Ginqer

KossE. Tcxss. D~e. is--No, all
the fabulous fortunes u Texas oil
fields come from oil
one. at least. came from Jamaica
ginger.
The case IN point In that OF Tom
Hickey. now associate editor % the
konss Cyclone In this. Texas newest
Kli-hrr field. who b~camn many times
a millionaire almost overnight two
short years ago IN the iurid days %
pcesiemonR.
Dosfsmona was called hcg,own
then. It's Howtown yet. In the heart
of Hickey and tho veteran s,amrcdsrp
~ Ranger. Breckenridge and Hurk
Burnett. and more lately Of Mexia
and KonMs
Hickey went iranpinE In 60 Hog
town with tho res, Of the picturesque
cavaicade when that famous field
opened up. and started the OH News
for Harry Elliott.
Between editions he got acquainted
with Uncle Jimmy Ellison. young
ster who had lived ca OF his ~ years
on the Hogtown German road Uncle
Jimmie needed no abstract for his
farm. because he held straight pat
en' from sam Houston.
Uncle Jimmie was In deep distress,
His farm was undoubtedly worth acv-
srni dollars an acre. bu, some city
sharper had offered him $500 an acre
for u. Uncle Jimmie was suspicious
and demanded time 20 consider. He
was on the verge 81 accepting when
some other stranger came along and
offered him n thousand an acre.
That settled n Uncle Jimmie wasn't
going 10 sell al any such scandaious
flgEer. Then the bidding went 10
two thousand: three
when u reached four. Uncle Jim.
mie harracadcd his door. loaded his
hinnderbus and invited further hid.
ders and hrigands 20 advance at peril
~ fheff ANATOMY
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-12-01

OF jazz notes now in vogue. the total
value of musical instruments tnAnu-
featured In this country reached but
$2.5s0.7ib.
Even in 1si4-up TO which time
foreign manufacturers chiefly Ger
man. monopolized the American mar.
kets-the manufacturing value was
only s4s,s2s.4i5. Then. in the next
five years Of the war. IL jumped
s2so.0oo. 900 and since that time there
has been a steady increase.
The innovation OF the phonograpb
Is largely responsible for the huge
Jump. II is said.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-12-01

was well paid with $4,000 worth of
promotion stock"
Now tn. anti-ciimax
II helped 10 sink Sos. 900 in n hole
across the road from where 10 gush-
era poured out fortunes" Hickey
concluded AT s.eo2 feet we got a
Eusher. too.
1T was just the purert, most de-
iightful kind OF artesian water you
ever saw"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-12-01
FLOOD or LETTERS
COME FROM WOMEN

From Boston 10 Los Angeles.
from Portland To Tallahassee they
plasterod my gorgeous wealth and
handsome face on magazine sections"
Hickey said And then the flood Of
letters started. by the thousands and
Thousands they came. Ninety five
per cent of them were from women.
whom I love 80 much 7 hate 60 cor
respond with them IN punches.
They wanted money for every
purpose under the sun for expen-
sive operations, to educate children.
TO speculate in oil ms ! was alleged
10 have done.
Then came the big surprise In
another form from this national pub
licity ! was stormed by promoters.
who sought TO use my new-found
fame for their own benefit.
II carefully aligned myself with the
most honest outfit ! could find. and
thus became vice president OF mil
lion dollar oil corporation.
MY altruisfic urge prevented mo
from drawing salary. thought I
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-12-01
Bodied Hair Fad
Said to Be Dying

NEW YORK. Dec. 1.-Beauty
specialists say that the bohbed hair
fad IN on the wane and that by the
time winter comes IL will he com.
plctely out OF fashion. To remedy
their lack OF hair. women who fol-
lowed the bobbing craze are now
buying switches. and the demand
for these as well as side pieces In
growing bigger daily.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-12-01
TELLS HICKEY
HIS TROUBLES

Uncle Jimmie came TO Tom Hickey
with HIS troubles
"whereupon." Hickey rccountod TO
the United Press. II became general
manager OF Uncle Jimmic's farm. !
sold 20 acres for him. at a rafting
good price with 30-day drilling con-
tract covered by n cash forfeit nj
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-12-01

the bank. The money I turned over
10 Uncle Jimmie 30 that b. might
develop the rest of his isa acres him
seif For my part In tho affair ! re-
received 81 900 worth Of land. which
promptly nold 10 driiIerA
AFTER the papers were signed. I
went into German 20 deposit my
check. In front Of the hank I me,
an old Newspaper friend % mine. who
had worked with me In the Texas
legislature.
Unfortunately. N. corn whisky
had given out and he was absorbing
rcd hot Jamaica ginger. Sixteen
ounces enough 10 paralyxe an ordi-
nary individual. had been stored
away. and yet he was able 60 greet
me with n g3ad Whom
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-12-01
Suicide Succeeds
on Third Attempt

FORT SMITH. Ark. Dec. L.
Mrs. Emily Moore tried TO drown
herself, then slashed her throat and
finally hanged herself.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-12-01
Frightened Thief
Destroys Her Loot

DULUTH. Mimi. Dec. Dor
othy Scott stole $500 In bills from
her mistress. but. becoming fright
ened. built a bonfire and burned thS.
money.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-12-01
Ry non m. HINGA

HOUSTON. Texas. Dec. Ia ma
ttouai system Of beer pipe lines. with
Z pumping station in the larger cities
% pump the beverage to every town.
VILLAGE and hamlet In the United
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-12-02

The uncoyering Of ancient treasures
in excavations in Egypt, on the site Of
Thebes, brings the present into some
what close connection with the life of
nearly thousand years back, besides
enriching the world with things of
great intrinsic value. The discovery
of treasures valued roughly at $751;
100000 in two compartments Of an an
Gent building is sufficient inducement
to cause feverish anxiety to carry
on the excavation over wide area
and in other locations than the site of
the ancient Thebes. 10 the deliver into
the things of the past it is a rich OPP
portunity. However, no Ponzi-ied per-
son should consider himself at liberty
to go to Egypt and make findings his
own, for the excavations are carried
on under authority.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-12-02

''Joy ride" is a designation that has
largely gone out of existence since the
very common use Of the automobile;
yet it very aptly describes the little
excursion by motor vehicle taken by
party of three Brown university stu
dents and three young ladies from a
music institute in Boston at the close
of college fraternity dance in Proyi-
dence one early morning recently, said
excursion ending in the instant death
of one of the men, fatal injuries to
one Of the young ladies and more or
less serious hurts to the other mem
bers Of the party. No doubt the Joy,
ride" was only form of innocent
for the entertainers and
their guests from Boston but it was
a feature that might well have been
eliminated from that, party, as well as
from other parties of similar nature.
Charging through the night on some
what unfamiliar road is not one Of the
most pleasant endings to the gaities
Of the formal evening.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-12-02
WEBSTERVILLE

Victoria and Emola Cerasoli OF
Barre were guests at the Gennett home
on Thanksgiving day.
Miss Elizabeth Nutbrown Of Water
bury is visiting at the home Of Ed
Raycraft.
Miss Ola Mae Bruce, accompanied
by friend, Eva Linsley of Lebanon,
N. H., is spending the holiday recess
at the home of her mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney Weeks and
family are visiting in Woodbury..
Louis Rivaid of Windsor is guest
at the home of his parents.
William Edwards, of Topsham is
spending few days in town.
The sale and entertainment held AT
the Episcopal church hall Tuesday
night proved great success, the sum
OF $4,000 being realized. The program
was enjoyed by full house. The la
dies guild wishes to thank all who
took part in any way.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-12-02

QUALlIY IL II "A u >
THE PRICE and here
are $35 Suits that lead
in the race for style.
They are a safe bet
and a safe buy and
your money returned
if they fail to come up
to your satisfaction.
Plain colors or fancy
mixtures. Hand tai
lored in plain or sport
models.
Raincoats in the reign
ing styles.
Ide's latest collar, the
"Idepeak," a smart
collar for the smart
dresser.
Berkeley Knits,' the
tie Of a thousand
knots.
New Eagle Shirts.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-12-02
CURRENT COMMENT
The Davis Murder.

Everyone in Grafton county and the
whole section hereabouts is anxious
for solution of the Oxford murder
mystery. That two inoffensive, we'll
liked old men. who, according to gem
eral report, minded their own business
well and gave no trouble to anyone,
should be cold -bloodedly killed and
the murderer not apprehended and
punished, is not to the liking of the
public. This Ia one Of those cases that
bring forth discussion of the need Of
a state police force to take charge
of the investigation of sneh crimes In
want Of a state constabulary, let the
county and state officials call in the
best help obtainable to solve the mys-
tery.--Groton Times.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-12-02
Cut This Quit /. Worth Money.

Cut out this slip, enclose with SC and
mail it to Foley & Co., 1885 Sheffield
Ave-, Chicago. H.. writing your name
and address clearly. You will receive
in return trial package containing
Foleys Honey and Tar Compound for
coughs, colds and Group; Foley Kidney
Pills for pains in sides and back; rheu-
matism, backache. kidney and bladder
ailments; and Foley Cathartic Tablets,
a wholesome and thoroughly cleansing
cathartic for constipation, biliousness.
headaches, and sluggish bowels. Sold
where.-adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-12-02

German expedieney is to be seen
again in the growing spread Of the prohi-
bition idea in parts of Germany. The
spread of the idea is said to be aided
materially by the fact that money is
scarce with which to buy food, SO that
there is disposition to curtail on liq-
uor. The matter of principle in pro-
hibition is not by any means the chief
consideration, if we are to Judge cor
rectly from the cabled reports. 1t is
more expedient to have prohibition.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-12-02
1gew sS>
F. H. Rogers &
Company

human agency and might have been
prevented with due care, according to
| the state official in charge of forest
fire prevention. Vermont is doing much
better in regard to forest fires than it
did two decades ago but there is still
a chance for considerable improvement
along the line Of greater precaution
by those burning brush and starting
camp fires. These two are the chief
causes OF the destruction of $500
worth of trees during the past season.
Starting brush fire when there is a
strong wind and without sufficient
help to guard the fire is criminal care
lessness and ought never to be done
by anyone. Certainly it Is not done
by anyone who is familiar with the
hazard Of forest fire and who has
enough regard for the rig'ts of Others
whose property lies in the danger
zone. The camper almost always
trespssserl should have consideration
enough, too, to extinguish his fire be-
fore he leaves the scene of the tenn
porary halt in the woods or in the
fields.
In these two respects there has been
a decided advance in public thought
during the past ten or twenty years,
brought about largely through the eff
forts of the state forestry depart
ment, ably assisted by the press of
the state. People are coming TO
more general realization of the posi-
bility of starting forest fire and OF
the fact that vast quantities of the
states material wealth in trees can
be wiped out in very short time.
This education of he public ought to
be continued in redoubled rorce. We
ought to keep our annual forest fire
loss down at least as low as IL was
during the 1922 dry season.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-12-02

Up to December the motor vehicle
registration in Vermont was 6,56S
ahead of the same time last year, and
the receipts from the registration of
cars and licensing of operators were
sll3,026 greater than at the CORES
ppnding time last year. For sup
posedly lean year, that shows a re-
markable loosening of the pocketbook
strings.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-12-02

the Lausanne conferen as an author
lied agent Of the Washington govern
mont, believing that Hughes could
frame policy on which to base peace
in the Near East That is distinct
compliment to Hughes; but the vast
majority of the American people may
prefer to keep Hughes at home--in
fact, they probably do SO prefer.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-12-02

AT any rate, the Decentralization
Army dispute in Burlington is going
to mean a boon to the people who are
not richly endowed with this worlds
goods not to say poverty-stricken or
destitute lest it may offend someone.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-12-02

Perhaps the reason the Canadians
are drinking less liquor and more beer
is because the Americans won't let
them have the former.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-12-02

Three weeks from to-day you will
have finished your Christmas shopping.
Its none too early to begin now.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-12-02

Henry Morgenthau, former United
States ambassador to Turkey, wants
Secretary of State Hughes to go to
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-12-02
VERMONT IMPROVED FOREST
FIRE RECORD.

OF the l59 forest fires in Vermont
during the season now brought to a
close, practically all were caused by
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1922-11-08
HIT HUSBAND WITH CLUB
Mrs. c.. C. Grow of Glover Admits it
but Claims Self Defense

Reports have been widespread that
Mrs. c. c. Grow of Glover, in self
defense, hit her husband over the
head with a baseball bat Tuesday
afternoon, and that he was at the
point of death. In fact Mr.. Grows
death has been several times reported.
An interview with Mrs. Grow re-
veals the facts to be somewhat less
startling than reports have it, but
bad enough SO it may be stated that
Mr.. Grow was obliged to take the
bed for several days and received the
care of a physician.
Mrs. Grow said, "it isn't much
worse than goes on all the time," and
has stated she was obliged to use
strenuous measures in self-defense
upon many occasions when Mr.. Grow
became ugly after consuming home
brew. She says Mr.. Grow threatened
her and started for her on Tuesday
when the episode took place which
has caused so such comment. She
admits she hit him with a club.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1922-11-08
Methodist Church Notes
Rev. M. A. Turner, pastor.
Morning worship 1890.

Morning worship 1870.
Sunday school II o'clock.
Epworth League o'clock.
Preaching and song service p. m
Thursday evening prayer meeting
7.30 o'clock.
November % is the date set for the
annual church fair. Besides the US
ual tables for aprons, fancy articles,
candies and vegetables, there will be
children's table where mothers may
buy childfen's aprons, bibs, bloomers
and rompers, dainty jackets and bon
nets, also dressed dolls for Christ
mas giving. There will be in con-
nection with this table mystery tree
for the children. There will also be
rummage table and all ladies who
have contributions for this table are
asked to leave them with Mrs. Wilkie,
Mrs. Jenness or Mrs. Turner, or if
the committee is notified team will
call at your home on Saturday, No
vember 18. Two large quilts and
one smaller quilt, also one beautiful
braided rug will be on sale at this
fair.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1922-11-08
Halloween Celebration Destroys
School Property.

Harmless Halloween pranks are ex-
pected and are the delight of old and
young, but the moment "pranks'
oversrep the accepted meaning of the
word and destruction of property re-
suits, then Halloween celebrating be-
comes harmful, criminal and unwar-
wanted.
A case in point was in the Fisk
school district in Barton where the
schoolhouse was entered by someone
on Halloween night, whose sense of
fun making and prankishness may be
said to compare reasonably with the
difference between good-natured
scuffle and knock-down and drag
out.
The play apparatus in the yard was
first ruined or nearly so. Entrance
into the building was forced, new
desks scratched and marred, the
stove-pipe taken down and SCOT scat
tered over the school room, pencils
and paper was taken from the build
ing and other destruction of a similar
nature performed.
Minor damage was also done at the
Devereaux school and at the Lakeside
school in Westmore, and it is believed
that all this was done by the same
parties who travelled in a car.
1t is strange indeed that young peo-
pie cannot have a good time on Hal
loween without damaging property
or endangering property or life. Ev-
eryone enjoys good prank but nc
one enjoys, upho1ds or sanctions such
things as those related. above and the
guilty parties should be brought be-
fore proper authorities and made tt
smart roundly for their acts.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1922-11-08
COUNTY NOMINEES WIN
Despite Many Filings and Independ-
ent Tickets, Primary Nominees
All Win.

Notwithstanding many contests
in representative campaigns in Or
leans county no person was elected to
office in the county Tuesday who was
not a regular nominee.
In Albany Mrs. Alice Rowell,. the
Republican nominee, lost to Henry
Mcclure, the Democratic nominee.
This appears to be the only town
where there was any DETECTION from
the Republican ranks.
Opposition sprung up against Hor-
ace F. Graham in Craftsbury at the
last minute but Mr.. Graham received
the nomination by safe margin, the
vote being 184 for Graham and Isl
for Robert Anderson.
Charleston, with four candidates
all primary contestants but filing in
by petition, voted three times before
a choice was made and then the prim-
ary nominee, G.. L. Kline, won over
Tracy, Reed and Hamblet.
Greensboro had the closest contest
when John Darlington received lis
votes to 126 for HI. w. Calderwood
regular nominee.
In Lowell C. A. Kinsley, regular
nominee, was elected over Newton
his opponent by vote of 158 to la
Coventry, Glover, Westmore ant
+ other towns also had warm contests
In Newport city Mayor Lindsay, run
ming as a Democrat, received 10;
votes and A. FL. Grout, Republican
received 349 and there were severa
scattering.
There being no contest on the coun
ty ticket the Republican slate wa:
elected by the usual large majority
while the county went strong Repub
lican for state, district and for Unit
ed States senator. Greene's vote fo.
United States senator was cut some
what however, probably on the potasl
issue
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1922-11-08
Barton Academy Notes.

Friday morning the ninth year or
ganized an English Improvement
Club" The following officers were
elected: President, Kate Burnham;
vice president, Harold May; secre-
tary, Charles WiIkie. An executive
committee was chosen to have charge
of the class for three weeks.
Eleanor LaClair joined the ninth
year class Monday morning.
Mrs. M. K. Fairbanks visited the
algebra class Monday afternoon.
The senior class enjoyed a Hallow-
cen surprise party at the home of
Addison Smith in honor of Ernest
Smiths birthday. The evening was
spent in playing games and dancing.
Refreshments of fudge, apples and a
large birthday cake, lighted with 20
candles, were served. Ernest was
presented with gifts from his parents
and with class ring from his class
mates. At midnight the guests de-
parted wishing Ernest happiness for
the future.
The eighth year gave a Games
Whitcomb Riley" program in assem-
bly, Friday, November 8. 1t began by
Ralph Langevin reading an account
of the life of Mr.. Riley; Bessie Ia
barsky read the poem, "Let Some
thing Good Be Said," and Alden Ut
Ton read, "When the Frost Is on the
P11mpkin;" next was a violin selec-
ton by Eudora LABEL. The exer
cises closed by Wright Rives read
ing "a Boys Mother" and Thelms
Burnham reading, ''The Raggedy
Man."
/, Grace Sheldon and Charles Smith
have entered the second grade.
Madison Knight entered grade
three Monday.
An exciting spell down betweel
grades five and six took place Tues
day.
Arthur Hamel has recently bee1
enrolled in the seventh year.
The classmates of Winifred Web
ster are pleased to learn that sh
has recovered from her recent illness
and will soon be in school again.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1922-11-08
Ihirtieth Wedding Anniversary

Mr.. and Mrs. III. A. Cleveland were
pleasantly surprised Thursday even
ing at their home on Elm street when
about 70 friends and neighbors from
Orleans, lrasburg and Barton gather
ed to remind them of their 3Oth wed
ding anniversary.
After pleasant social evening de-
Hclous refreshments were served con-
slstlng OF sandwiches, assorted cake
doughnuts, coffee and fruit.
In behalf of those present Rev. J.
j. Hutchinson presented Mr.. and Mrs.
Cleveland with a handsome electric
lamp. They also received a china
dish. o. W. Locke made a few pleas
ing remarks after which the company
dispersed wishing Mr.. and Mrs
Cleveland many more years of mar
RED life and happiness.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1922-11-08
Barton Red Cross Notes.

The Barton Branch of the Amer
lean Red Cross has organized for it's
annual roll call or membership drive,
which begins Saturday, Armistice
day, and continues until Thursday,
November 80, Thanksgiving day. Two
days which mean more to our citizens
cannot be found and there should be
hearty response to the call for mem
bers at $1.00 for the annual dues.
Mrs. G. A. BaSrows is chairman of
the Barton committee and has called
a meeting of her workers at her house
Friday night at o'clock sharp. The
full committee consists of Mrs. Chas.
Morse, Mrs. B. H. Fairbanks, Mrs. F.
Fuller, Bernice Ray, Yolande Blair,
Mrs. w. B. Proctor, Miss Eva Bax-
ter, Mrs. Aftian Brooks, Mrs. Pet
er LABEL, Mrs. Gladys Clark, Helen
Lincoln, Mary Uric, Levi Frechette,
Cornelius Buckley, Peter Gotta, Mrs.
HI. R. Conner, and Mrs. Daisy Baldwin
for South Barton.
Last year there were 224 member
ships received and the need for funds
this year is as great, or greater than
then, both local and outside. One
half of each membership fee is retain
ed by the local chapter and the funds
devoted to local relief needs.
Anyone who desires to give for the
special need in the Near East may
do so and designate their gift for
| that work President Harding has
appointed a special committee for the
great emergency now existing there,
the chairman of that committee being
Will II. Hays.
Officers and committees of the Bar
ton Branch of the American Red
Cross recently elected at the annual
meeting held, Saturday are as fol
lows:
President, Mrs. A. P. Underwood;
vice president, Mrs. Sadie Cowles
secretary and treasurer, Mrs. G. S.
Webster; home service committee,
Mrs. w. w. Reirden, Mrs Sadie
Cowles, Mrs. H. T. Seaver, Miss Aus
tin, Miss Redfeld; finance committee
Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. Cutting, Mr.. and
Mrs. c. A. Barrows, Mr.. and Mrs. c.
E. Hamblet, Mr.. and Mrs. F. D.
Pierce, Mr.. and Mrs. A. S. Drew; sew
ing committee, Mrs w. B. Proctor
Mrs. W. H. Burrows, Mrs. LABEL
Mrs. w. R. Moulton.