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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-12-12
Northumberland.

AS the threshers were finishing
their work at Mr.. John Games they
found "nest'' of rats and succeeded
in killing 80 full grown rats and five
escaped. A few days previous to
this Mr. Eames killed eleven in his
corn-barn.
A Syrian convert to Christianity,
as the story goes, was urged by his
employer to work on Sunday, but de
cllned; "But," said the master,
"does not your bible say that if a
man has an OK or ass that falls into u
pit on the Sabbath day, he may pull
him out?" yes" answered the Sy-
rian, "but if the OK has habit Of fall
ling into the same pit every Sunday,
then the man should either fill up thai
pit on sell that or." Wonder if
church members in this vicinity are of
the Syrian's opinion?
Messrs. Morgan & Chase have
formed partnership for one year and
are to run the peg factory. During
the past year Mr.. Morgan has run
the factory alone, and paid out over
$4,000 for help, timber, etc. In this
length of zine Franklin Rowe has co! =
lected 5000 empty -four barrels for
him, which lave been used in sending
pegs to market.
We are informed by parties who
ought to know, that there was no
good reason to suppose case like
that which appeared in the HERALD
of the 28th-that it grew out of the
fact that pocket book was picked up
in u hotel by boy who hid it for the
purpose Of seeing what its owner
would do. CA novel way Of amusing
ones self.) We have not intended to
insert anything in the HERALD that
should do injustice to any onc.-ED.
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LOCAL NEWS.
GuifdllalI.

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Guiidhall.
The first session of the singing
school was held on Monday evening.
A goodly number were in attendance.
Many of the farmers are busy haul
ing peg-wood. We do not hear OF
any logging being done in this vicin-
ity.
The winter term OF the village school
commenced on the 30th ult., under
the instruction of Charles IL. Rick
ards.
Sunday morning, Nov. Doth, the
thermometer stood IS deg. above zero /;
on Tuesday morning, 20 deg. below +;
on "Wednesday nGen 80 above, being
rapid changes of temperature for even
this climate.
A Miss Kelley. of Franklin, n. H.,
delivered n temperance lecture Mt the
NJ. f. Church, on Monday evening.
Nov. 30th. Miss Kelley is an elo-
quent speaker, and handled the sub
iect in an able manner. The audience
though small was well pleased, and
many signed the pledge which was
presented at the close Of the lecture.
The school in District No. l, taught
by Miss Maggie A. Grannis, closed
about two weeks since, with an ex-
animation. The pupils did them
selves and their teacher credit. Miss
Grannis is one of our best teachers
and the district is fortunate that pro-
cures her services.
Eye editor of We HERALD" is about
closing up his business in GuidhaIl
and will soon remove to Barre, VT.
where he will resume the practice of
law, returning to this place as circum-
stances demand to complete business
entrusted to his care. The associa-
ton hope to speedily supply the
HERALD with an able manager, and
one who can give his whole attention
to it's interests.
We recently had the pleasure Of
meeting A. J. Taylor, of Sabetha
Kansas, formerly of Brunswick, who
is spending few days among his
Eastern friends. Mr.. Taylor gave us
very interesting description of the
grasshoppers' visit to his section, in
Kansas. He reports their STAY as
having been short at Sabetha, though
of sufficient length to do large
amount of damage to corn and late
crops. He reports the crops of winter
wheat as looking finely.
The coUnty officers elected in Sept
last, met at the Court House on Tues
day, Dec. LIST, and were sworn into
office. Nearly all Of the old Officers
were present. The following is the lis
of county officers as they now stand
AssiStantJudges-Hon. W. r. Silver
Hon. Harvey II. Lucas; County
Clerk-Charles f. Benton; Court
Auditor-Greenlief Webb; Judge oil
Probatc-Hon. VIM. IL. Hartshorn ;
States Attorney-Geo. W. Hartshorn
Sheritf-Sclim f. Grout; County
Auditor-David 5. Storrs; Treasure
Hon. Richard Small; Commission
ers of Jail Delivery-Isaac Cummings
Abel d. Benjamin, George Hubbard
: Deputy Shcritfs-Cbester W. Schoft
Guildhall; Joseph A. Mar sur, Brigh
ton; VIM. NJ. Smith, East Haven
Levi B. Hartshorn, Lunenburg; Gil
bert Hartman, Canaan.
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GrOyet0n.

GrOyet0n.
A grand opening ball is announced
to take place at the Melcher House
Christmas night, December 10Th.
Stewart, our custom boot and shoe
manufacturer. gets up some Of the
best work in his line that can be OF
tanned anywhere. He learned his
trade in the old country where APP
prentices arc required to serve until
they become finished worllmen. He
uses the best Of stock and ''gives
fits" every sine.
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Dalton.


The ladies of this town gave an en-
tertainment in our Town Hall, Friday
evening, Nov. q, consisting of dec
lamations, dialogues, music and tab
leaux, closing with an oyster supper.
Considering the very short time spent
in preparing for it, they did exceed
ingly well. The net proceeds,
amounting to upwards of forty dol
lars, are to be applied in liquidating
the small debt due on the parsonage,
in consequence o. several citizens not
paying their subscriptions as they
agreed to.
Our town officials are reminded
that there is occasion for looking after
the vendors of ardent spirit. If we
cannot have an entertainment or sing
ing school without certain young men
coming in drunk and disturbing the
peace by their profanity and disgust
ing manners their names will be call
ed next time.
We are having very full singing
school under the excellent manage
ment of l. S. M. Cove, Esq, who is
somewhat of veteran in the bust
ness.
We understand that Herman Holt,
Esq, agent for the heirs Of the late
B. II. Steele, has sold all of their
wild lands in this town to Messrs. G.
W. & N. w. Libbey. CITIZEN.
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East Concord.

This flourishing little village gave
Thanksgiving ball Nov. 26th dedi-
eating the new Market Hall. Oysters
and other refreshments were served.
Some SO couples were present, which
with the spectators so crowded the
Market Hall that the company adjourn
ed to the American Hall, where there
was plenty ofroom,end they stripped
the light fantastic toe" until early
morning.. Much credit is due to
Morse's band which farm ished the
music, also to Ira Grant, Jr., for the
able manner in which he discharged
his duties of floor manager, and
to the gentlemen present for refrain
ing from the use OF the ardent.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-12-12
G0rhani.

uSfnaEis
Mr.. David Bcycridge, a machinist
in the G. L. r, shops, had one of his
fingers severed, the 1st inst, by an
accident while at work.
The Board of Agriculture, which
met he last Wednesday, gave us ma
ny practical and useful hints on farm.
ing. In the evening paper was
read on ''Soils" and another in rela-
ton to Woman's Rights, etc. The
meetings were well attended and we
hope may prove profitable to those
who attended.
Mr.. Orrin Hobbs, one Of the oldest
conductors on the G.. L. R.. died at
his residence IN Portland, last week,
aged 81 years.
Mr.. D. d. Torrcy, Gather of Dr.
T.,)died here last Saturday night,aged
about 81 years.
Saturday night Mr.. Augustus
Evans experienced another shock sim.
liar to the one which Frustrated him
months since. We learn from his
physician, DR.. Wardwell, that he is
convaleaciDg rapidly.
Talk with our school committee i
you want to learn of the commodious
accommodations Of our school house
DR.. f. NJ. Wight is doing thrifty
and successful business here. He il
constantly on the 20.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-12-12
Bloomfield.

Sixty-seven persons attended the
tin weddi g of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Perkins on Tuesday eve., Dec. lst.
The Methodist Society will have
their annual donation visit on, We'd
nesday, Dec. 18TH.
The third Quarterly meeting Of the
methodist Society viii be held at the
church Dec. 18th. and 18th.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-12-12
Iunenburg.


Representative King, of Luncnburg,
was, during the last session, very
earnestly IN favor of the bill abolish
ing the Board of Education, and
while he can congratulate himself on
his success, there were one or two
things be seems to have neglected in
his earnest pursuit of that object.
There was the bear bill, for instance,
in regard to which, if Mr.. Danforth
had been properly seconded, a differ
ent result might have been reached
We are led to speak of these things
because one of the six bears provided
for in that bill, is still at large in
Lunenburg, and lately killed liheeh
of Mr.. Kings sheep.-E.cchaage.
LADIES FEsTIvAL.--The ladies' of
the NJ. f. Church at Lunenburg have
arranged for q first class entertain
ment on Wednesday eve. Some 100
pictures will first be shown by means
of a stereopticon and powerful gas
light elected upon lime. This shows
the pictures with fine and brilliant eff
iect. AT s O'Clock the sight seeing
will change to a sociable, when oys-
tiers and other refreshments will be
served. The proceeds of the festival
90 to aid Rev. Mr.. Leayitt, the preach
er in charge.
Riverside Grange, No. 1876, which
was organized Oct. 18th, 1874. by
Deputy j. Lawrence, has, at present,
some &C members, and nearly 20
more applicants are waiting to be in
itiated. Invitations are extended
to all to become Changers.
GRANGER.
The l. X. o. L. Lodge which was
organized Nov. 4th, is now in a -four
ishiug condition, and new members
are continually dropping in. Our
numbers are so increased that we are
about to remove to halls more spacious,
and we most cordially invite those
wishing TO join us TO send in their
names early. l. d. f. w.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-12-12
Ayers
Sarsaparilla

Is widely known
as one of the most
ellectual remedies
ever discovered for
cleansing the sys,
tenn and purifying
the blood. 1t has
stood the test Of
years, with q con-
stantIy growing rep
utatiDn, based on its
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-12-12
Died.

In Lancaster, december It'll, 1874, of con.
sumption, George W. Hodgdon, aged 43 years
In Whitefeld. November 18th, 1874, OF Con
sumption, susan NJ wife of Dr.. NJ r. Wood
bury, aged 81 wears.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-12-12
Married..

In Cranky, Nov. 2sd, by Rev Mr. Duren, Mr..
Lorenzo FollenSby. of Victory, and Miss
Miriam Dudley, of Cranky
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1874-07-11

OwynEE.-We condense the following items
from the Arnldnche Of July 4th:
The telegraph poles are up for distance Of
10 miles th,s side Of Winnemucca.
The smallpox has entirely disar peared from
the camp
The Silver City contributions to the Louisi.
ana relief fund. amount to $125 to date
A freight wagon collided with the porch Of
the Ara'anche Office lately, and the porch went
down.
The latest intelligence from the San Fran.
cisco Stock and Exchange Board quotes Col.
den Chariot selling at 1874; Fillmore. S2A |;
South Chariot. s12j; War Eagle. $50: Empire,
SIl; Red Jacket, S3j; Silver Cord, S13
A shooting ARRAY took place at Fairview be-.
tween two men named, respectively. Whitney
and Tommy Hamilton. last Tuesday. Ham.
ton had one Of hrs fingers shot of. The shoot.
ing took place in saloon, and no arrests have
been made
j. G. Robbins had an examination before a
Justice Of the Peace and was acquitted, there
being nothing proven against him. He was
charged with bigamy.
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1874-07-11
THE NEWS m BRIEF.

Hale, who was recently appointed POstmhs
ter General, vice Creswell. resigned, has. IL
turn, resigned without entering upon the du
ties Of his Office.
The Jewish citizens of New York have form
ed an organization to provide fund out q
which poor girls are to receive d0wry.
A IRE at Wo0nsocket, Rhode Island, July
lat, destroyed property valued at $7OO,OOO t.
$500, 900.
A drunken wretch in Los Angeles, named
Mcdonald, stabbed and killed his wife q few
days ago. The city guards had to be called
out to prevent the populace from hanging him
The June payments from the Federal Treas
ury were Sl2.3I2,2 25 SO.
The representatives Of leading railroads met
in New York lately aud agreed upon making q
material reduction in freight-rates on certain
classes of goods to the Pacific coast
Home rule for Ireland was defeated in the
British Parliament by vote of 450 to 81.
p. p. Wintermute the murderer of General
McCook, in Dacotah, has been sentenced to 10
years in the penitentiary.
Mr.. Buell., the Washington correspondent Of
the Detroit Free Press. has been indicted in
Washington for ibeling Senator Chandler.
General William NJ, ers. Of the Quarter Mas
trr's Department and Col. S. G. LyfOrd, OF the
Ordnance Corps. are on their way to Japan.
having IN charge complete assortment VI NIL
the uniforms. arms aud equipments in use BY
the various corps Of the army. which they will
present to the Mikado in person.
The Secretary Of State has demanded in
demnity for the massacred Virginius prisoners.
Hydrophobia is raging among the dogs in
New York. ard great many persons have
been bitten by rabid CANNES. The dogs are
being s!aue hf-red.
A plot I" blow up street car filed with lady
members OF the Temperance league. is report
ed to have been discovered. recently. at Rock
Island. Illinois. Some distance south Of the
street car line. between Rock Island and Mo.
line. boy discovered piece OF Irvine. which
he followed to Il culvert underneath the horse
railway. In the culvert was u can filled with
blasting powder aud candle SO arranged that
/" pull or the string would bring the flame oI
the candle in contact with the powder
Two young Indian girls committed suicide
ut Fort Buiord. short time ago. They said
they were tiled Of working only for whisky.
The honey product If San Diego. Cal. tor
the year 1873. was 900 pounds.
Wool Is selling at Cmatilla at ~ cents a
pound
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1874-07-11

NORTHERN IpAuo.-We condense the fol.
4 man on Salmon river named Angus, Berg
WAS attacked by Chinaman with Ratchet
aud bndl. injured. Mr.. Berg was going TO his
stable with a saddle under his arm. when the
Chlnaman stepped up behind him aud struck
h,n on the head three times with the Ratchet.
An encounter ensucd. in which Berg succeeded
in getting the Ratchet ava, from his assailani.
but not until both ef his thumbs had been
chopped off. As soon as the Chinaman was
disarned be- ran. receiving a blow from Mr.
Berg rs he went. which BLEED him freely. bat
did not proven. his escape. A wounded Chi.
na,nan has been arrested ia Florence. whose
arcount ot iis wounds is not altogether salts.
factory. and when the Signals informant left
there parties We're in the act al tying him 10 "A
bench. Robbery ID assigned as the motive Of
the attack.
Lieutenant Shelton GO. his leg fractured on
las; Sunday morning. II happened when Gen
.ral Davis aud party. Of which the Lieutenant
was one. were about Ia start from Lapwai on
an exploring expedition.
General Davis has ordered three companies
of troops fron the Walla Wala garrison; two
Ia proceed TO the C9ur d'Al-nc Mission. and
the third to accompany Agent Monteith to the
Wallowa country.
Cowan & Ryan. of Pierce City. have COIN.
pfeted over loo yards Of their new ditch. an
enterprise destined tn add new life Ia the camp
Every body at Warrens is busy mining.
On the 18th tn. Board of Tustces Of the
R.scne Mining Company levied an assessment
Of IL per cent upon the capital stock sub.
scribcd and ordered it paid up by the sth day
Of August.
A race track is being fitted up on the Mead.
owns
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1874-07-11
ADA cousrY.-We condense the f,,..
items from the Boise City Stote... '0lo"il

ADA CoUNrY.-We condense n. -.
items from the Boise City State,nn.. '0''Hia
John Walcott. . miner on Drv
caveo on ana covered up BY banL ,.1 ~ wa
ago. receiving severe Injuries . lew DAY.
Mr.. b. E. Kellogg, Of Boise ~.
40 accident on the Fourth, which - me, met With
the dislocati0n OF his ankle and an ahr :ul'ed id
ture Of the 6bula Of the right leo unique fac
Mr.. Charles Humphrey, father ,f y
ley, arrived from Wisconsin a f., ~ sas Kel|
He 10 81 years. old. aays agol
. w. Il. Tburman's son. a lad .h...
years old, living about six miles h", SIXTEEN
City. accidentally shot his little .sa "w Boise
ter the ball taking effect in the tbiph h vla 's
between the knee and the hip, and 'a aa. way
through entered the calf Of the lee ana passing
against the shin bone. The wound 1 ws. Daged
Gus one, but the girl is apparently do; as ss1
Inc Fourth was celebrated in re- .,;.' Scl
with salutes. music, Orations. march,. so Wy
barbecue, and very pleasant time wa wa h ana
round. ' was mad all
The Baptists and Congrepatienalst. an
City held festival together f.w do. :" Dose
the purpose OF raising money tn purch.ass . 10Y
mostly coin. WIRE w.,
Col. Chapman has reached Boise CITY q, |:
way home. ' wy On Biz
Rev: K: NJ. Gwinn left hurrirdly for Wand.
liza. Illinois, on important business w va"u !
gone about twenty days. w." ~
Warren Huzzey. President First Nation,
Bank OF Utah. is said to have purchased ' ta
Wide West mine and mill Of John McNa, ."'
OF Alturas county. this Territory.
Mrs. John HALEY has returned from w..s
ingtOn. "a'D
Mr. I. V. Mathews little girl who wa. l;.1
ed by horse on the Fourth Of July, is not :.
riously hurt. wv "'
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1874-07-11

ALL RrGHT.-The .4ralanche wants us to
suggest the name Of suitable person to all
Judge Noggle's position in case he does not re.
turn. There being no qualifications needed in
the successor to the discarded brogans Of
Mr.. Ncggle, other than total absence Of legal
knowledge, and venomous disposition. we can
think Of no more suitable person just now than
our friend Of the Avalanche, and accordingly
name hun ~ the coming man.
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1874-07-11

psychological editor Of the Statesman the
Statesman has special editor for every de.
partment Of knowledge), has discovered that
"our District Attorneys have not the slightest
desire to exert any politioa, influence in the
performance Of their official duties How God.
like the sagacity which divines the desires Of a
whole host Of District Attorneys.
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1874-07-11
NAVIGATION OF SNAKE RIVER


Congress has appropriated $4,000 to b 81
pended in surveying Snake river with the view
Of opening it up to navigation. It the project
10 reported feasible. the work viii OF course be
undertaken. and Congress viii b called upon
for further appropriations which will doubtless
be- forthcoming. until tho aggregate will BE-
az much % has been asked for by the
Portland, Daiies and Salt Lake Railroad, and
tas people Of idaho Territory will be far less
bsaeftted BY the improvement Of the river. if
lit il successful. than they would have been by
the building Of the railroad. while the Govern.
~sst will receive nothing whatevev for The
money appropriated. There are no less than
two rocky and precipitous canyons on Snake
river, between tho mouth Of Burnt river and
the city of Lewiston, aud to construct locks
and dams sufficient to make them passable for
steamboats,. would require the outlay Of mill.
| ions Of dollars, even il it can BE- done at all.
One Of these cany0Ds-the one commencing
below the mouth of Powder river-is over six.
ty miles in length; the other. tho Burnt river
canyon, 10 said to DO about thirty miles long
To build railroads for tho transportation Of
freight around these two places will be- equal
in length to building one fifth Of tho p. d. &
s. L. railroad. and the cost will be equal to one.
third Of the cost of building tho railroad afors
said. rs tracks for roads around the two port
ages would necessarily have to be blasted in
s0lid rock on almost perpendicular mountain
sides. half the length Of the two portages. Con.
sidering all Of the obstacles to be overcome to
make Snake river a navigable stream. aud the
additional fact that when the work is complet.
ed, goods shipped to Idaho via. Snake river.
per steamer, will always have to BE- changed
from boats to cars. and from cars to boats. at
least twice on tho way. unless-whch is not
very probable-a system Ut locks aud dams
can BE- constructed whereby boats can be cna-
BLEED to ascend the river tho whole way. we
think railroad should be preferred. as the
more convenient aud beneficial Ia the Terrific
~. Of the two improvements. According to
our view Of the matter. money expended BY
the Government for the purpose Of building the
p d. < S. l.. railroad would be money dcvo,-
ed to the sure aud rapid development of one OF
the richest sections Of the American Cnou. a
matter which should be VI soa,e Importance to
Congress and the country; aud the amount re-
CURED to build the road would probably be-
less than Of the sum which would be nccdcd to
clear Snake river Of distractions. and open !,
to navigation. and would resul, in perpetual
saving tn the Government by the free transpor.
ta.ion Of tro"ps and supplies. No such advan
tag-s would accrue to any body by the improve
,nent of Snake river. II might be- well that
Snake river should be made navigable. but the
railroad should BE- built FIRST il the Idaho public
il Ia be- benefited.
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1874-07-11

The Stook Report says tho editor Of the En-.
terpriss (it doesn't say what Enterpriss) styles
Dana. the edjior ri the San, . blackpailing
thirf, p"l'tisal ssyabond. guerrilla IN Jour.
na|ism." Yet Dana j. NOT imprisoned. What
esgptry this y.
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1874-07-11

We are new informed BY our neighbor oil
The Capital that Mr.. HALEY and others recon-.
meoded Judge Whitsoo for appointment a. Az.
sociste Justiee Of Idaho Territory, In writisg.
md that, therefore, be j. highly proper indi.
silaai. TIN quite possible that Mr.. HALEY did
exactly - the Stasesmas says be did. but that
does not mako Whitson any better man than
be was before; but we think il makes Mr..
HALEY appear little Inconsistent We think
he said to % one time in bic Office. in Boise
City-We do not remember positively his
statement-that be had no confidence in q
drunksrd Or gambler. and Mr.. wbitson 10 .
gambler; man whose constant and almost
exclusive associates arc frequenters Of gam.
bling bells, and. we arc told. an easy and grace
fal drinker besides Now. If Mr.. HALEY real.
y has no confidence in gamblers and drunk.
ards, Mr.. Whitson being one. and charged
with being the other. IL it consistent in HALEY
to recommend Whitson's con6rmation9 We
know. or We think We know. Mr.. HALEY to be
strictly honest 10 oil Of bis business trsnsac.
tions with bic fellow men. and We know that be
bss succeeded admirably in business. but we
40 not believe be has done 70 by employing
gamblsss to squso@ss biz money.
About Judge Whitson's legal qualifications
We know nothing and care infinitely less. They
scarcely enter ioto the question Of biz general
9tgess He may b good lawyer, but msny
} good lawyer j. not st to BE- judge.
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1874-07-11
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