Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-01-08
New Hampshire Items.

One hundred barrels best quality of
flour just received, and for sale at bot
tom prices, by D. w. Smith.
Richardson's New Years ball was at
tended by larger number than ever be-
fore. The entertainment, throughout,
was fully up to previous ones, and if pos
sible leetle ahead.
DR.. J. D. Folsom, of St. Johnsbury,
has been spending few days in town,
visiting his numerous friends.
The many friends and former associates
Of Mrs. C. M. Remission, formerly Miss
Lucia Porter, will be panied to learn of
her death, which we chronicle in this is
sue. Mrs. Remission went to California
nearly two years since, hoping to regain
her health by change of climate.
The New Hampshire Register for 1876,
published by the Claremont Manufacture
ing Co., is out. 1t contains complete
list of State, county and town officials,
the State together with the astronomical
calculations for the current year, and other
valuable information. Price % cents
E, Savage has it for sale.
Porter Brothers & Hodgdon are offering
great bargains in ready made clothing,
furnishing goods, hats, caps &c. Their
stock is large and viii be sold out at q
great sacrifice. A great variety of dress
goods selling at cost. Remember, best
prints only eight cents; crockery cheaper
than can be purchased elsewhere in New
Hampshire.
Notwithstanding Martin had q big run
of trade during the holidays, he has
heavy stock of very rich and desirable
goods on hand, which he has bought for
the express purpose of selling. 1t is
worth the trouble to 60 into his store and
just take a look at that elegant show case
so full of nice wares, even if you don't
want to buy.
Last Sabbath it was announced that af-
ternoon services would be resumed in the
Congregational church. This was intro
duced by the Communion service, which
was solemn and interesting, bringing to
mind the words of one of the disciples !:
Lord it is good for us to be here" We
almost imagined that we were sitting to-
gether in heavenly places. Next Sab
bath afternoon is to be devoted to Sab
bath School concert, and arrangements
have been made for an interesting SER
vice. II.
At special meeting Of the Directors
of the Coos Mutual Fire Insurance Co.,
held Dec. 30th Hon. VIM. Haywood was
elected President of the company, vice e.
L. Colby, deceased. We are informed by
Col. II. o. Kent, Secretary of the Com
pany, that the Coos is doing a most pros
porous business, having property at risk
January lst to the amount of $4140 G0. 1t
insures only the safest classes of property
and takes risks for five years, while stock
companies insure for only four. The as
seSsments paid by the insured do not, as q
matter of fact, amount to as much as
stock rates.
The Temperance meeting, which was
held at the Congregational church after
the close of the Union Prayer meeting
was addressed by Gen. Neal Dow and
James II. Raper Of the United Kingdom
Alliance, who were here upon visit to
Hon. j. Benton. Mr.. Raper is one of the
ablest of England's temperance workers,
and comes to this country to view the
gave us a rather dark picture of the cause
in the old country, as drinking had been
recognized so long by law and custom,
even by the church He spoke of his
visit to New York aud Brooklyn, and saw
so much drunkenness that it reminded
him of home, and he thought he would
come to State where they had law to
prohibit the traffic. Mr.. Raper is an able
and spicy speaker.
| A GoLDEN WEDDING.-On New Years
/
occurred the fiftieth anniversary of the
marriage of William ID. Spaulding and
Sarah Ann (Goss) Spaulding. The event
was duly celebrated at their old home,
where they have resided for fifty years.
| There were present, their Children grand
children, and great-grand-child, (daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs Charles Griswold)
nephews, nieces, cousins, and many
| friends and neighbors, who came to con-
gratulate them upon the suspicious return
of their fiftieth wedding day. Quite large
number of the older citizens, the play
mates and companions of Mr. and Mrs.
Spaulding in their younger days were
there, with pleasant memories of the
past, and kindly, hopeful words for the
future. Some valuable presents were
left by the company, tokens of the respect
and esteem in which the venerable couple
are held, with the hope that the remain
/ ing days Of those who have so hong jour
aeyed OH lifc's road, may be as calm and
serene, as their lives thus far have been
prosperous and happy.
! The Republican Caucus for the choice
of delegates to the several conventions
and for organizing a campaign club, was