Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-09-10
The circus is coming.
Hon. p. r. Follansby of Guildhall
was in town last Friday.

was III town last Friday.
What is mind? No matter. What
matter? Never nind,-Ba6alO Express.
nyou mind it is no matter. What's
the matter if you mind?
The members Of the Island Pond
Brass Band have had quite a busy
time Of late. Their services have been
in demand by both political parties at
home end abroad.
Pay full postage on newspapers.
Many people labor under the errone-
Gus idea that one-csnt stamp is sui
iicient postage for any newspaper.
The rate is one cent for every two
ounces or fraction thereof.
GRAND TRUNK RECEIPTs.-Thet total
receipts for the week ended August %,
amounted to $214, 200, as against $780,
772 for the corresponding period last
year. Increase in 1880, $33, 42S. The
aggregate increase for thirty-fve weeks
is 1912 $40.
We are glad to learn that the ply
sicians of Portland speak very encour-
agingly of the case of Mr.. George
Morse, a son of John K. Morse, who
was conveyed to that place last Thurs
day morning, suffering from a large
abscess in his back, which at one time
threatened to terminate fatally.
The announcement made by Pull
man u Hamilton elsewhere in our col
umns will doubtless be sufficient to at
tract large audiences at both afternoon
and evening performances. Our breth-
rem of the press, wherever this com
pany have appeared, are unanimous
in declaring the whole entertainment
as one of a superior character, and de-
serving OF patronage.
A CARD. We take this means to
give our warm thanks to the many
friends who came to our house with
kind greetings and gifts on the occa-
sion of the Twenty-fifth anniversary Of
our marriage. We trust that the kind
ly interest and regard they showed to
us may return richly upon themselves.
Mr.. AND Mrs. JOHN 7. THURsToN.
Island Pond, Sept. 4, 1880.
We call attention to the card of E. P.
Marshall, Dentist, in another column.
Mr.. Marshall has during his short stay
in this town had a considerable
amount of work to do, and in every
instance has given great satisfaction.
There is now no occasion to go out of
town TO procure the services of dent
list as Mr.. Marshall thoroughly under
stands his business and intends locat-
ing incur midst,
Probably the most successful ball
ever held in Island Pond, was the one
last Friday night, on the occasion Of
the dedication of Clarks new hall,
| Some 90 couple were in attendance,
and dancing WAS carried on with una
bated vigor to the inspiring strains Of
Bigelow's band, the members of which
fairly surpassed themselves. The uni
versal verdict Of all, Was, never before
have we had better or more enjoy
able occasion, nor listened to such eX-
cellent music.
Mr.. W. W. Ferris, agent for the
: American Encyclopedia, published by
d. Appleton u Co., was in town last
l week in the interest of the establish
, ment he represents. While here he
t honored the HERALD Office with call.
Mr.. Ferris is an affable. and whole
, souled gentleman, and possesses the
q happy faculty Of making friends wher-
l ever he goes. He has standing invi-
] tation to invade our sanctum, and
3 that is saying a good deal for q book
t agent. He was quite successful while
;, here in disposing Of several sets of his
+ truly valuable work. We have accept
e ed the agency for this town, and are
n now prepared to supply the books on
the most advantageous terms. We
purchased a complete set, and cordial
~ invite intending purchasers to cal
. and examine them.
e SILVER WEDDING. On Thursday
= evening of last week the home of oul
/ respected townsman John T. Thurstor
n was entered suddenly and forcibly hJ
# about fifty neighbors and friends The
e occasion was the Twenty-ffth ami
It versary of the marriage of Mr.. an(
q Mrs Thurston, and the gathering wa
o by a pre-arranged plan TO express thu
e friendship and esteem in which the.
II are held in our community 1t was {
g very happy and merry assembly. Afte
e a little time spent in greetings and con
g gratulations, the Rev. Mr.. Arthu
II stepped forward and addressed tin
host and hostess, assuring them of tn
s. kindly regard of their many friends
; He reminded them that the twenty-five
v years Of their married life had brough
S to them varied experiences, but tina
l. they were able to look back now ant
If recount many rich gifts and blessing
+. from COPS hand which are anon,
J. the best treasures Of our life. And h