Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-06-10

case-much OF II without fOuneatSO7-but
in matter of this character everybody
has an opinion, and everybody has got to
express that opinion. We have not yet
heard the result Of the State assayer's
analysis, though the stomach is. returned.
Mr.. Stuart was n reformed young man
and member of the Iron Clads. lie
leaves a wife and two children, mother,
brothers and sisters, all of whom are
numbered with the respected citizens of
this place. His body was conveyed to
Jefferson for burial.
p. S.-Tbe inquest held over the body of
Mr S. resulted in verdict of "acciden-
tai drowning"
Two drunken men seen in our streets,
lately, put President Jewell, and others
Of the Iron Clads, on the alert, making a
most vigorous search for the " critter."
Friday Gan unlucky day. seizure was
made, and the party selling the article
fined fifty dollars and costs. 1t is the
first offence, we learn.
The ell to the Alpine House is up, board
ed, shingled and almost ready fer the ma
sons. The main house is being clap
boarded and plastered. The chimneys are
completed and the roof timed.
On Monday evening-despite the heavy
rain fall-many friends, without distinc-
ton as to denomination, met the Rev.
Geo. F. Tewksbury and wife at the pleas
ant home of the Misses Andrews, and
there made him the recipient of neatly
engraved gold headed cane, together with
purse of money. Mrs. Tewksbury was
at the same time presented with gold
lined silver spoon holder. The presenta-
ton was made by Miss Sarah Andrews on
behalf of those present, in fitting Ian
guage and sentiment. Mr.. Tewksbury
responded, reviewing somewhat his past
services, the happy relations formed here
bearing enmity to none, but good will and
peace toward all with whom he soon must
take net only. his temporary but final de-
parture. The kind feelings expressed to-
ward our retired pastor on the occasion
is but slight token of the appreciation
in which he has been held during his long
years Of arduous labors among US.
A bright little son of Mr.. Charles Nolan,
fell from well-curb on the ground of Mr..
Augustus Evans, Tuesday morning, and
broke both legs above the knees. He is
doing well.
OF the Odd Fellows who visited the
anniversary of Coos Lodge, Lancaster,
from here, none of them returned with
other than a commendable word for the
hospitality shown them, by the members
of that Lodge, and the good time had gene
rally. Mr.. Kcniston's address, is spoken
of in the highest terms.
Rev. A. ]. Benedict, who has preached
at Burlin for the past year, has received a
call to fill the Congregational pulpit OF
r this place. Doubtless he will accept
Our oppinion is, from brief acquaintance
and public sentiment, he will be made tC
feel as though he would always remain
with us.
Mr.. Hilman of Auburn, Me-, young
{ man who has reformed, addressed ou1
citizens on the subjccC of temperance
Sunday evening at the Methodist church
1t was good.
3 Rev. w. w. Baldwin preached the fun
eral sermon of VIM. Stuart, last Sunda,
E afternoon.
The following item was intended fo
our last assure but did not reach us il
t season-ED.
; Our community has been painful,
: shocked for the past week. Followin;
: the Enrol dam scare, reported in a formc
c issue, came the 'death knell," telling III
q that one CT our respected number wa
summoned unto that better land. Close
d ly following this public bereavement
came sad tidinss, that one of our youn,
: citizens was drowned. All in all, the,
; create feeling OF sadness, which
has it's limits beyond our villag
lines. On Friday evening Eta, the wifi
o OF Thos. E. Fisk, Esq. departed this lf,
+ after an illness Of three weeks Her dealt
, resulted from conflneant-and the bah
: left behind, without the protecting hand
It Of a kind and good mother to guide
s through this mixed world, draws from
+ every citizen the deepest emotions TO
J. a doubly afflicted husband and father
IL Mr.. Fisk is thus left with three SINAI
l. children to be fashioned to the worl
J. after the impulse Of his own fatherly an
e generous heart. May they live to be q
c honor to themselves and all mankind
This is the second wife Mr.. Fisk ha
:. buried within few years. The funcrs
took place at the Methodist church, Sur
+ day, the Good Templars forming YER
u imposing procession. A large audienc
T attended the services. Rev. w. W
u Baldwin preached the sermon.
n Whitefield
&C Hazen w. Fiske is selling goods at CO!
l. during the present month,