Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-08-13

We hope Milo's new venture will be a
successful one.
Tanner completed his forty days
painful experiment at noon on Satur-
day, and broke his fast by eating water
melon and beef steak and drinking
milk and wine.
Judge Follansby of Guildhall was in
town last Friday and met with a
hearty reception from his many friends
here. He made us a pleasant call, leav-
ing something more substantial than
kind words.
The Vermont State Fair will be held
at Montpelier, on Tuesday, Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday, September IA.
10, 10 and II, 1890. Persons desiring
premium lists, address Henry Clark,
Secretary, Rutland, VT.
Complaints are made of the foul and
insulting Language used by some of our
boys towards those considerably older
than themselves. Such work is not
creditable boys at any time, more es-
pecially on our public streets.
List of letters remaining uncalled for
in island Pond Post Office Aug. 2:
Emily Menard Cyprien Rioux Jo-
seph hodges Ferdinand Belanger /;
Mrs. G. r. Attlsilen Michael mellow
an; John Pirons Eusebe Couture .;
Mrs. Mary Ann Badge NJ. A. Pond |;
and David Legeasse.
In calling for any of the above please
ask for advertised letters.
q. NJ. MANsUR, p. NJ.
Numerous horse thieves are prowling
round the country just now. We have
one in Guildhall Jail, one was arrested
at Wells River for stealing horse in
Dalton, N. H., and another passed
through here the fore part of the pres
ent week with horse he had stolen
from Mr.. Moore of Windsor Mills, p.
O. The arrest of the thief in the last
named case will shortly be effected.
Horse thieves will have to give Island
Pond wider berth.
Arrangements have now been per-
fected by which all those attending the
temperance picnic next Thursday,
Aug 10, may be sure of a most happy
and enjoyable occasion. The Magic
will make the first trip to the grove at
10 A. NJ. and every hour. There is to
be speaking and singing, and other at
fractions will be provided. The Grand
Trunk will issue half fare return tick
cts from all stations between Coaticook
and Groveton, and there will be a pass
enger car attached to the regular freight
train going east ate: 80 p. NJ.
Our readers will by perusal of our
advertising columns see that arrange
ments have been perfected by which
Island Pond is to have a High School.
Of the benefits resulting from such an
institution we speak elsewhere, but as
in all proba Utility many young strang-
ers will come into town to better their
educational prospects, all who desire to
receive such as boarders should take
advantage of the advertising columns
of the HERALD to show where such &C
commodation as may be wanted may
be found.
Vermont Mutual ms, Co., Mont
pelier, Vt.-This old and valued COM
pany now has entered upon its 54th
year. 1t has during the past year set
tied over $4,000 in losses, some $15,-
600 being for damage by lightning
alone, as it has been a remarkable
summer for such damage. The
company has issued 1874 policies the
vast year and starts off with @ surplus
of $l1 900. The whole number of as
sessments laid during the past 10
months has amounted to per cent. of
the premium notes. The Windsor Co.
Mutual lay 6 IA with smaller surplus,
and the Farmers 8 per cent. Horatio
N. Taplin, Jr. was chosen treasurer for
the year ensuing.
Last Saturday, Sheriff Mansur re-
ceived telegraphic dispatch from ST.
mon Cole of Guildhall, stating that his
horse and carriage had been stolen
From description given of the team
it was soon ascertained that one an.
swering to the description had passed
through this village. Mr.. Mansur at
once started in pursuit, and arrested
one Marcellus Woodland of Holland
with the stolen property in his posses
sion, and brought him back to Island
Pond. On Monday he was arraigneG
before Justice Hobson, and waving
examination, was held in $500 bonds
for his appearance at Guildhall at the
September Term of Court, failing tc
secure which, he was conveyed tc
Guildhall Jail last Tuesday morning
The prisoner stated that he bought the
team of man near No. Stratford.
The excursion and picnic of Christ
Church Sunday School came off on
Thursday afternoon last, and the
whole affair was very successful. The
day had been looked forward to with
anticipation and longing by many a
little one-and it brought true enjoy.
ment when it came. The school nu IL
bering just eighty gathered in the
Guild Room at twoP. NJ, and thence
marched in procession to the moorings
of the Steamer "Magic." A pleasant
little ride on the water carried the
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