Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1879-05-23
Sueal and General gptes,

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Spring and summer fashions for 1877
just received at Mrs. Wyatt's, dress
maker.
Last Monday morning We edito
found a purse on Gross street, contain
ing small sum of money. The owne
can have it by calling at this office.
BY law, Decoration Day, the 30th o
May, is general holiday, and should
be so observed. 1t ought to be made
one of the most impressive of the whole
year.
Col. C. b. Gates of Cambridge, whC
formerly resided in this town, has wor
the championship of the State at the
checker tournament recently held al
st. Adams.
We notice by an exchange that Rev
Father Michaud, who has labored sc
earnestly and faithfully with his flock
here, goes back to his old parish il
Burlington to resume his labors.
The Grand Trunk Base Ball Club
reorganized for the ensuing season last
Saturday, and elected the following
officers: President, j. w. Thurston;
Secretary, G. Gonya; Treasurer. p,
Foley; Captain, j. G. Rawson.
We see by the Boston Journal that
Chas. II. Worthen who was injured
July "a, 1875 at Detroit Junction in a
collision between two passenger trains,
has recovered in IL jury trial in Boston,
of the Grand Trunk Railway Company
SEQ, 800.
The listers have completed the work
of making up the Grand List of this
town with the following results:
No. of polls, 375
Appraisal of real estate, first class-sl39,6 90
g &" % g -S793i 90
Personal estates -S14 O65, 90
Total List, $3,060,9 so
Matt II. Carpenter worked when G
boy it is said, and so did Colonel Joyce
the enterprising representative Of Yer
mont in the second district. Less thar
25 years ago he swung scythe over the
rich fields of Waitsfeld's uplands, anC
be did it well too.
Gen. Butler must be a man of won
Aeful endurapce. He is almost ompi
present. The work that he aceomp
fishes is almost marvellous. Befor
the Boston jury in the Worthen cas-
had rendered verdict, he was at Ply
mouth and some ways along into tn
trial of Peck VS.. Dean; and with thi
celebrity we understand he is going from
case to case constantly.
The undersigned is prepared to fur
nish the inhabitants of Island Pont
and vicinity with a choice selection o
vegetable plants, warranted. Cabbag
plants, go cents per 100; uliflower
81 per 1907; tomatoes, 25 cents per IL
cucumbers, 25 cents per hill of 3, an,
other vegetable plants at proportion
ately low rates. / have fine variet,
and guarantee satisfaction.
WIN. WILLoUGHBY.
We are now publishing the most in
teresting portion of the history of Esse
county, by DR.. Cutting, in which tn
personal history of the first settlers
given. A description of the times
manners and customs, as well as tn
hardships and perils of the pioneers c
this valley is intensely interesting, an
as entertaining as fireside story. N
man, woman or child in the Who'll
Connecticut valley can afford to lose
single number containing this interest
ing history.
The long expected concert for tn
benefit of our band boys took plac
last Tuesday evening. If applause j
to be taken as a criterion of the merit
of the entertainment then it was
great success, for there was no lack c
applause and enthusiasm shown. TIL
cornet solo by Mr.. Batchelder and tn
violin solo by Mr.. Beadle were pleas
ing feature of the programme and wer
performed in full keeping with thei
usual ability. The refreshment table
were well patronized, and at the auC
ton sale at the close of the concert tn
cakes, etc. sold at good prices thu
speaking volumes for our ladies q
cooks. Forty-three. couple adjourne
after the concert to Bigelow's Ha
where they tripped the light fantasti
toe until day break. We are sorry tha
the boys did not have as large an aud
ence as was expected, but our town b
ing afflicted by the sad death of one
our prominent citizens doubtless kel
many from attending who otherwi
would have been glad to have show
their good wishes for the Island Pom
Brass Band,