Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-05-06

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The weather Monday, was rather W.
propitious for gathering May-nowers, in
consequences OF which, probably, none
have been laid on our table.
The comiRg of warmer weather brings
with it work for house painters. A num-
Der of our citizens are making improve
ments In this line.
The peculiar foot prints Of rivermen
are now seen in the village, logs have com
meaced running down river, and all signs
Indicate that spring is upon Us.
Mrs. Frank Smith has SO far recovered
from the critical surgical operation per-
formed nearly three months since, AS to
he abe to ride out.
Richard p Kent, Son & Co., have now
got their new goods, ready for inspection
and sale, consisting of the largest stock
and sold at lower prices then ever. Call
and see the bargains. Save ten per cent.
by buying for cash:
We noticed last week, in A. ]. Mar
shalrs carriage mandatory, an elegant
cart which P. J. NoyeS has had made and
which he intends to put on the road to
sell drugs, medicines and fancy goods.
The vehicle reflects credit upon its
builder.
At the regular meeting OF the I. o. G.
T. the following officers were elected for
the ensuing quarter c. E. Allen, w. c.
T.; Miss Nellie A. Corning, w. V. T.; G.
n. Kent, w. S.; Miss C. L. Ballard, w.
F. s.; A. F. Rowell, w. r.. NJ. d. Stick
nev, w. NJ; C. NJ. Remission, VIC; Miss
Alice Peabody, W. 1. g.; Chas. A. Young,
w. 0. G..
The following is a list of officers chosen
at the annual meeting of Lafayette En-.
CINE Co. No. l, last Saturday evening
FRS. Foreman, Geo. l. Hayes; Second
Foreman, VIM. G. Ellis; Clerk, r. B.
Whitcomb; Treasurer, L. V. CObleigh
Leading Hosemen. Fred Dooley (Fore'
mani, f. II. Twitchcll, C. F. Colby, r. j
Ellis, L. Il. Peaslce, Nelson Bennett
Suction II asemen, II. j. Cummings (F0re'
MANI, A. A. TruIl, VIM. NJ. Heath, J. fl
Smith, II. c. Forbush, Geo. w. Blair
Directors, Geo. 1. Hayes, r.. d. Whit
comb, f. d. Peabody, Fred Dooley, J. L
Woodward, VIM. G. Ellis.
We are glad to notice the improve
mcnt by way of new door and window
added to the boot and shoe store of G. l.
McIntirc, in the Town Hall building. Mr.
McIHtire commenced in the boot and shoe
trade one year ago, and by his diligence
in business and fair dealing with people
has won the confidence of the public anC
secured large patronage. His store il
one of the best arranged for the business
in the country, and his stock is all new
clean and fresh, bought with special ref
crencc to the wants Of his customers
and he desires us to say that in view O
the hard times and seeming fatality O
the credit system, his business will BIZ
conducteu strictly upon u cash basis. Al
goods sold for cash or ready pay. Tt
this end general reduction in prices has
been made, and no pains viii be spared II
| please all who favor him with call
May his success continue.
Joseph Hart, whose death was an
nounced in our last issue, was u native o.
England and emigratcd to this country
some twenty years since. He served rs {
musician in the English navy, and also
Chief Bnglcr Of the 18th N. II. V. during
the war of the rebellion. ~ the battle o
Antetam, he received injuries which oc
caSioncd his discharge from the service
and Oh account of which he drew an in
valid pension during the remainder of hi>
life. He was Il splendid musician and rem
dercd the Lancaster band invaluable aiC
as leader. He was buried with Masonic
Lonors by Moth Star Lodge No s, o
which he was 4 worthy and honOrcd mem
Der. The Lancaster Cornet Band was il
attendance, their instruments draped il
mourning, and their fearful eyes told how
sincerely they mourncd the death Of thei
comrade. The instrument, that had beef
used by the deceased, heavily draped
was carried in its accustomed place i!
the band. His remains were buried il
the new Cemetery. He leaves wife ant
four children.