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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-12-10
NEW HAMPSHIRE ITEMS.
STRATFORD HOLLOW,

WILLIAM MISUNDERSTANDING seen
several notices in the paper concerning
this man, and his extraordinary lon
gevity, and living within half hours
drive of his residence, we concluded to
see and hear for ourselves. Taking
with us our friend Il. II. Marden, we
rode across the Connecticut and wound
our way up the hill, and through the
woods leading to his residence in Maid
stone, Vt, and soon came in sight of
his hermitage, which is a low, old-fash-
toned log cabin of primitive style. This
patriarch was found sitting in his chair
his long, grey locks and beard indicat-
ing his advanced age, looking as if he
had not yet made his morning toilet
Our greeting was cordial, and he evil
IDENTIFY enjoyed the call. Mr.. Masters
hears readily, aces distinctly, and his
infrmities do not seem more than those
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-12-10
GUILD 1shEE.

As am told, it was years ago
That they qIietly bore him to hi1 grave;
So long, th.It few soIr5g k low NJ nrnt,
And there were none TO pity, no" to save
And did he then lik otlcrs Of tlo race
eof starvation: It's true, [ f4lr it,
Not even his ghost Is since CONE near the
place,
The poor things II l,nc was PUBIC SPIRIT.
A certain minister in an adjoining
county tells us of his little girl that
when circus cane to town she very
II UGH wanted to go, and he triel to
slow her it would not be best. When
the street parade took place, she
climbed upon the gate post to see it
pass, but the uniforms of the musicians,
the gaily caparisoned horses, etc,
awoke all the old desire, and he over
heard her say, "Oh dear! if was any
body else's daughter, could go but
as it is, I've got to be a pattern of piety
for the whole town suppose" Some
older children confound forced sub
mi sion with voluntary resignation.
I. o. U.
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es him, and then he chuckles merrily
to himself as the owner goes grumbling
home calling him a sducy oil tellOU. Pos
sibly, sometime when he was cuddled
snugly and warm beside a big snow
drift, he did have "A hearty laugh over
some shivering back and where was
the harm we would like to know. lie
is personal friend of ours, and we al
ways resent any slur upon the charac-
ter of IA friend, therefore we speak. lie
is such a jovial old friend we always
look forward with pleasure to his COM
ing, but his engagements are such that
he cannot stop long and we must make
the most of his visit. We always have
merry long evenings when he comes,
and he never fails 10 bring Christmas
with all its good cheer, and it is II sin
gular fact that the birth of the New
Year always occurs during his stay. If
he should fail to come, we are not sure
that we should have New Year. Now
do not call him names if he does hap
pen to have little fun at your expense,
but fill your lungs and give three rous-
ing cheers for jolly old winter.
]. A. NJ.
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LUNENBURGH,
I. o. U.

Mrs. N. G. Cheney slipped down the
cellar stairs last week and dislocated
her ankle.
Mr.. B. McGilvern cut his hand badly
on Saturday hewing a wedge before
light. 1t slipped and the axe struck
across his hand. lie was at work for
J. Silsby.
DR.. II. A. Cutting has just put a new
planer into his mill in the village and
is prepared to do custom work in good
shape. Mr.. A. Miller who now runs
the machinery is a man who knows
when it runs well and can do a good
job. DR.. Cutting also talks of starting
blacksmith shop. We learn he and
Mr.. Chas. Smith who owns the shop are
but a few dollars apart on the trade,
and as large share of the work in this
town goes to Lancaster, and he has
much himself it would seem that an
other blacksmith could do we'll here.
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EAST CHARLESTON.

Very lovely weather.
John Piper all aged and respected
citizen died Nov. 80.
We do not see the dust "sweep In
tlurries by the gusty wind" as Vennor
predicts.
Willie Worthen of West Charleston
is teaching the winter school in district
No. 8. Commenced Nov. 90.
W. p. Cutler has finished the ell of
his house and expects Id. Stevens and
wife to occupy the rooms and board
with him.
1t has been very sickly in this place
forsome time, diphtheria being the most
prominent complaint. Many are now
i'll with it. 1t seems probable that
some who have had it will never fully
recover from the effects of the dreadful
disease.
Mrs. A. G. Lang with her son frank,
| intends to start for Dacota next week
to join her husband in that place. She
leaves her only daughter, Mrs. C. Blood
with many relatives and friends who
will regret her absence. May happi-
ness and prosperity attend them in
their far away home.
Just one year since we were well
coined into the HERALD family. How
short the time seems. How pleasantly
the weeks have passed. Not word of
correction have we received, and not
once have our ears been boxed by the
head of our household. Isn't he O.
miracle of goodness and patience to
bear so much nonsense without a muir
muir or sour look. We are sure no pa
rent ever had better success ia manag.
ing an unruly household, and we are
sure no brothers and sisters of house
hold ever felt more esteem and respect
for each other and their parent, than
we, and this beautiful morning we send
a hearty greeting to each one. If we
remember rightly we promised to stay
one year if we were not sent away
The year has now expired, and all OF
the family who would prefer the room
we occupy to our company, will please
make it manifest by saying |.
cold winter is coming again alnck,
How icy and cold is he,
He cares not pin for a shivering back,
A saucy old fellow is he."
Now the one who said that had some.
time been careless while out of doors
leaving the most prominent part of his
features far away from his muf1lers
To be sure our old friend has got pref.
ty cold hand, but his heart is all right
and he does love fun, and when he
sees q nose coming toward him appar.
emily without an owner, he cannot re
sist the temptation to seize it asst pass
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-12-10

We were exposed last week to a pit
Hess storm, that wet our feet and stock
ings, and indeed our person all over.
In fact we took a cracking cold, which
brought sore-throat and severe symp-
toms of fever. The good-wife asserted
her authority, plunged our feet into
hot water, wrapped sin hot blankets,
and sent our faithful son for bottle of
AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL. 1t is u
splendid neutrality-suspicious. to take,
and did the job. We slept soundly
through the night and awoke well the
next morning. We know we owe our
quick recovery to the Pectoral, and
shall not hesitate to recommend it to
all who need such a medicine. 7eBuO-
cana (IeraO Presbyterian,
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7 ak S ale

The prOprCtOra of the following tracts of
land in the town of Concord In the County of
Essex, are notified that the same are taxed in
the tax list committed to the subscriber, the
Collector OF taxes for said town OF Concord for
the year eighteen hundred and seventy seven,
as follows:
\ part of lot number thirty-two, formerly
Bradley Vale, bounded on the North by land
formerly owned by Colby, Gay 4 Blake, on the
East by the road Leading to the mill formerly
owned by Colby, Gay & Blake, on the South.
by the finish of Il room and by Il line marked
by stakes and fence, on the West ly Moose
River.
Name of owner, Alfred Dodge Supposed
present owner, Joseph stone.
Amount of Tax, $SS'
Lot number tnlrty-three being the first di-
vision Lot ON the right of BCnjamln Ellis and
Il part of Lot number thirty-fve. being the
Ifrst divisions lot on the right of Thomas Put
nam, being the nome farm of John !. Temple.
Name Of owner John 5. Temple
Amount of Tax, $500
All the land and premises in Concord deed
81 to simmer StOckwell by two deeds one from
VIM. III. Wright, and one from Geo G. FRYE,
and known as the sumner Stockwen place
containing about fourteen acres of land to-
yefner with the buildings, and now occupied
by j. Is. Barron
Name OF owner, Sumner StockwclI.
supposed present owner, The Caledonia
National Bank of DinvillU, VT
Amount of Tax, 336 10
Twenty acres of Lot number twenty in
that part OF Concord formerly Bradley Vale,
occupied by IhOnllS Cttln.
Name of owner Thomas Uttin.
Amount of Tax, s. 90
And If no person shall appear to discharge
said taxes on or before the 10Th day of DCcenl-
bel AID, 1850, At one O'Clock in the afternoon |
shall proceed TO sell at the West Concord
House, in said town of Concord, by public auc-
ton as much of sald respective tracts of land
as shall he sufficient to discharge said taxes
ana ali necessary intervening charges.
Dated at Concord, in the County Of Essex,
the 2lth day OF November, \. d. 1880.
A. Il. QUIMBY,
Collector OF Concord.
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The SUN FOR 1881,

Everybody reads THE Sun. In the editions
OF this newspaper throughout the year to
come everybody will ind:
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formation with the least Improbable eXpend-
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IL. Much of that sort of news W hich depends
less upon Its recognized importance than upon
lts interest TO mankind. From morning 10
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the lives OF real men and women, AID of their
deeds, plans, loves, bates, and troubles. This
story Is more varied and more interesting
thn any romance that was ever devised.
Ill. Good writing in every column, and
freshness, originality, accuracy, and decorum
in the treatment of every subject
~. Honest comment. THE SUNS habit Is to
speak out fearlessly about men and things.
V. Equal candor i'll dealing with political
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S praiscworth or TO eLule what is blamcablu
in Democrat or Republican.
VI. Absolute independence of partisan or,
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that the Government which the Constitution
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duty Is to resist to its utmost pow er the efforts
of men in the Republican party to set ND an,
other form of government III place of that
winch exists. The year 1881 and the years inn.
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pubii or
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OF Il person of so years. His memory Of
what transpirel in his earlier Yeas
was very good, and his statements az.
curate. On enquiry we found that he
was born il Andovcr, Mass. in 1882.
This we have on his own authority
though he toll MS that if he lived I'M
til next March he would be III years
old. lie informed us at the age of 30
he enlisted in the war of 1912 as n
blacksmith. 1t does not take much
n mathematician to determine his pres
ent age from these dates. If he states
his rightage when he enlisted, he would
be at his next birthday, which occurs
in March, 90, II longevity of no extra
ordinary occurrence. Mr.. Masters in
forms us that he has drank spirits and
used tobacco temporarily during his
life, until four years ago, when he
dropped the use of tobacco. lie voted
for President Monroe, and at all other
presidential elections, but voted for
General Hancock last month. lie has
always been blessed with extraordina-
ry good health, never having lost IL
meal on account of sickness, and never
sick aside from u common cold. He re.
lated to us some incidents which oc-
cured at the battle of Fort Oswego.
some Of which were not little anus
ing. During that battle the man at
his right hand fell, being shot down by
a musket ball presently the one
nearest him on his left was shot dead
by the same means. During the Ell
gagement a bullet swept by him from a
cross fire, cutting hole in the breast
of his coat. The spirit and grit of the
man is indicated by the following Incl.
dent; The day previous to the battle
of OSwegO, he offered the soldier who
stood at his right silver dollar to
swap guns but he refused, and when
he fell on the following day, he MAS
ters) says II dropped my gun and
picked up the one WANTED. The cap.
tain wore u shiny cap which he threw
off during the battle to prevent being a
target for the enemy's bullets. Masters
threw off his own, picked up the cap.
tain's and wore it during the remainder
of the day. On Offering it at the close
of the battle, the captain refused to
take it, saying, 'if you had the pluck
to wear it through the heat of battle
you are welcome to wear it now. One
good reason for such a longevity is nc
doubt his GOODNESS and carelessneSs OF
all that surrounded him, save thai
with which he was Immediately con.
nected consequently he was IL strang.
er to anxiety, and could lie down and
sleep unconcernedly while Others of a
more nervous temperament would
burn out by the heat of anxiety. Or
enquiry we found that our hero Of bat
ties and years had little concern about
the future, believing that all would end
in the grave. His life has evidently
been u harmless one, and his dealing,
with his fellow men honorable and
should he find himself disappointed
and wake up in a future state, it will
not 90 as harl with him as very many
whose knowledge has laden them with
greater responsibilities. ERASMUS.
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Inc next Congregational sOclaOle
will be held next Wednesday evening
at the residence of Mr.. q. C.. Steele.
John Willoughby found splendid
seal skin cap last Tuesday morning
Owner can have it by proving proper.
ty and paying expenses.
The next sociable gathering under
the auspices of the ladies of the Uni
versalist Society will be held in
Clarke's Hall next Tuesday evening.
All are cordially invited.
If some of our patrons will kindly
bring us in some wood, we shall feel
grateful. We are again dependent up
on our charitable neighbors for wood
to heat our Office. Enough has been
promised to last us or 4 years, but
alas for promises!
List of letters remaining uncalled
for in Island Pond post Office, Decem-
Der /, 1885,
Joseph Mailer, Warren Ash, J. II.
Mayo, Miss Emma Gereaux, Delvina
Rivard, Johnny Dionne, II. w. Tucker,
L. Landri, Robert Leblanc, Joseph
Peltier, 2.
Persons calling for any of the above
will please ask for advertised letters.
u. NJ. MANSUR, p. NJ.
Notwithstanding the snow storms of
Wednesday, the sociable at Mr.. and
Mrs. L. J. Parsons residence was at
tended by a cheerful company of
friends, completely filling the pleasant
rooms, all Joining in the exercises of
the occasion with a zest which showed
the thoroughness of their enjoyment.
The instrumental music by Miss Hobbs
and the readings by Miss Peckham
both of whom kindly assisted in the
entertainment of those present were
received with marked attention and
applause.
FIRE.-Last Saturday afternoon,
Martin Rinell, who was temporarily in
charge of A. H. Bonett's store, Mr.. Bo-
nett being absent at the time, discov-
cred a fire raging in the ready made
clothing room. By prompt action he
soon eXtinguished the flames, when it
was found that the loss sustained by Mr.
Bonett did not exceed $50, and was
covered by insurance. The timely dis
coyery Of the fire by Mr. Rinell and his
promptness in extinguishing it was
gratefully acknowledged by Mr.. Be-
nett in something more substantial
than thanks.
The Rev. r. b. Howard, one of the
editors Of the Chicago Adgance, brother
of General Howard, who, it is said, is
appointed to succeed General Schofield
in command at West Point, was at the
Stewart House last Sunday. Mr.. How
ard was present at the Congregational
Church and assisted in the services and
made q very interesting address to the
congregation at the close of the ser
mon. After the lesson in the Sunday
School had been attended to, he spoke
to the children of IL visit he had Just
made to Saute Fe, New Mexico. Mr..
Howard is a very genial and forcible
speaker, and all who became acquaint-
ed with him will long remember his
visit to this place. He expressed him
self to many persons us very much
pleased with our village and especially
with the Stewart House, which he said
appeared to him the best kept hotel
this side of st. Louis.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-12-10

Those languid, tiresome sensations,
causing you to feel scarcely able to be
on your feet that constant drain that
is taking from your system all its elias,
ITCHY, driving the bloom from your
cheeks that continual strain upon
your vital forces, rendering you irrita-
BILE and fretful, can easily be removed
by the use of that marvellous remedy,
Hop Bitters. Irregularities and oh,
structions of your system are relieved
at once, while the special care of peri
odical pain is permanently removed
Will you heed tlis?-Ci@cimati Satur.
day Might
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EAST CONCORD.
j. A.. NJ.

Useful Christmas presents are always
acceptable ; more so are those that
combine beauty and utility. The hol-
iday display at IL. R. Pratt's is wonder
full in its richness and variety, and his
large stock is well adapted to suit every
taste and station in life. He has just
returned from market with full line
of new goods, dry goods, groceries,
crockery, etc. People in this section
will do we'll to give him call before
purchasing elsewhere, as Henry is de-
termined to sell low, and will not be
undersold,
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What Happened to
Mr.. Joseph Beach.
stone I'm the Kidney expelled after
using DIR. DayId IL ennedy's 'fnN"F-
lite Remedy about two weeks.

One of the most remarkable cases that has
ever been brought TO the notice of the public
is that of Mr.. j. S. Beach, OF Stone Ridge, Ols-
ter Co. y. Y. Mr. Beach had suffered since
October 18th, 1874, from the presence OF C"Ic"-
lus or stone in the right Kidney. No less IMAM
seven physicians were employed al dlpereht
times. TO whom Mr.. Beach paid hundreds OF
dollars for medical tire tment, with only to M
porary relief from his agony
BY thcurgeat solicitations of his friends he
was induced to try DR. David kennedy's IA
vorite Neutrality-suspicious. a mirked i'm
provcment from the first day he began to take
the medicine on the 18th of september he
voided II stone as large as could be passed
through the-natural channel
Mr.. Beach couclud. a long letter to DR..
Kennedy.by saying 1T will always afford
me pleasure to recommend the "Favorite
Remedy" to those who may be suffering from
difficulties the Kidneys aud Bladder, or amy
disorders arising from an impure state OF the
blood. The "Favorite Remedy sold by all
druggists. The Doctors only address, is Ron
dout, New York.
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DIR. David Kenncdy's "FavOrite


stimulates and helps Nature in her eff
forts to throw off disease. 1t does not
fight nature. 1t does not send the un-
happy sufferer into deeper pits of pain
under the pretense of doing him good.
1t acts tenderly and sympathetically
like mother lulling her child into
sleep and health. Do you have troub-
lie with your digestion, your kidneys,
your liver? Is your head thick and
heavy? "Favorite Remedy" will drive
out the poison and make you well
again. Hand your druggist One Dol.
lar for bottle or write to the Doctor
ut Rondout, n. Y.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-12-10

The New YORK OBSERVER is an in
tereating and family paper. We can
recommend it to our readers, who wish
to take a New York paper, as pure and
safe. The publishers have this year is
sued volume of Ireneus letters, with
a fine protrait of the author which
they offer to old subscribers. Anyone
can get the terms by sending to NEW
YORK OBSERVER, New York
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WEST CONCORD.

Business is lively amongst the black
smiths and butchers.
DIR. johnson comes to the front on
hogs. His porller weighed $50 lbs.
Geo. Gilbert who has been i'll for the
past few weeks, is about again.
Rev. B. NJ. Tillotson preached at the
Universalist Church last Sunday.
Subject for debate by the West Con
cord Literary Society, "Resoleed, that
early marriages are conducive to the
well being of society," Aft. G. L. Stacy
and f. A. Brewer ; Neg, Il. L. John
son and i. f. Reel. X.
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EAST HAVEN.

There will be % donation visit and
oyster supper, for the benefit OF Rev.
&. Fulsom, at the residence of d. g.
Hudson, next Wednesday, December
IS, afternoon aud evening. All are
cordially invited.
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n ~ Outfit sent free TO those who wish to en-
" HA gage in the most pleasant and profitable
"a business known. Everything new.
WV Capital not required. We will furnish
you everything. so day and upwards is
easily made without staying away from home
over night. No risk whatever Many new
workers wanted AT once. Many are making
fortunes at the business Ladesmake as much
as men, and young boys and girls make great
pay. No one who is willing to work fails 10
make more money every day than can be
made in Il week at any ordinary employment.
Those who engage at once will find short
roAd to fortune AddrCss II. HALLET-r \ Co.
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Those handsome vases in O. b.
Cuttings store attract q great deal of
attention. The fancy boxes of Sta
tionery also come in for their share.
Either would make u handsome Christ
mas gift. and should be seen to be APP
precintel.
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dlietl.

THOMAS-n Lunenburgh Dec. ., Esther w
Ames, wife Of Chester Thomas, a9 ed 50 years
DODGE-In Lunenburgh, Dec. s. Lucy
Brooks, daughter of Hon. Jonah Brooks.
and wife of j Marshall Dodge.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-12-10

VIM. IL. PULLEN, Fowlerville, Mich,
says Il have not rested better for
months than did lastnight. The con
ly Lung Pad" has helped Inc wonder
fully.-See Me.
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GOING EAST.
, 4,.,F,g- Fr,..fry...1,.,,, 4 y.,,.f 60,
boston. CONCORD, MONTREAL
Id WHITE MTS. Il. e.

Express Train will leave GrovctOn Junction
for Boston ani intermediate stations, ON arriN-
nj of q. r. Il. r. train at 40; Lancaster SIS !;
Wing Road 9Sj: Wells River II y. NJ; Ply
mouth. Ia; Concord, $50; arriving in Boston
at G.35 p. VI.