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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-12-19

superior to many Of the travelling
shows which ask an admission fee Of
% cents, while here the admission fee
is only cents. The next meeting
will be held next Saturday evening.
Fred Trip has bought of NJ. C. Da-
Wis, the house and one half acre of
land at Echo Pond, where our minister
Rev. Mr.. Mckenzie lives. Price, $3.50,
Alonzo Grey, while chopping in the
woods with Charles Bennett, slipped
and fell, and Benefits axe descending
at the same time nearly severed Grey's
fingers from his hand. Amputation
was necessary, and this was success
fully performed by DR.. Cushman, and
Grey is now doing we'll. S.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-12-19

A Big CATCH. A quiet gentleman
stopping at the Stewart House, has
been for several days the object OF
great curiosity here, because he mind
ed his own business. Last Wednesday
morning lie developed into Robert A.
Pinkerton Superintendent of Pinker-
toms Detective Agency, n. W in ar
resting safe burglar for Philadelphia
parties. The criminal had been to
Canada for his health and was slad-
owed by Pinkerton and his men, and
ran into the hands of Deputy sheriff
Bonett, while on his way with one OF
Pinkerton'S men to Europe. The name
of the man thus arrested is Proctor,
alias Rogers, clever workman, he
having been the master mechanic OF
the car shops at Susquehanna, Pa.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-12-19

The reason why such immense
throngs visit Rawson's drug store now.
adays is not only because he has the
largest stock and greatest variety of
holiday goods to be found outside the
large cities, but also for the reason
that the public there find everything
that is new, novel, useful and orna-
mental. In fact the assortment OF
goods is unlimited, and no matter
what the requirement, it can be met,
and that to the satisfaction of the
purchaser who visits the establish
ment to crafty his own or the taste
of another.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-12-19

We devote considerable space this
week to number of communications.
To the article on the Clown System
of Schools" we bespeak careful con-
sideration of the views presented, and
will gladly allow the use Of our col
umns for a full and free discussion on
this important subject. Two other
interesting communications will claim
the attention of our readers, viz: a
Boston letter from Porter II. Dale,
and one from w. p. Stevens. The latter
met with IL mishap en- route to the
sunny south, the particulars of which
may be found in his letter. All COM
munications are welcomed to these col
umns, and 1.-THE more the merrier."
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-12-19
OUR TABLE.
4" THE BOOK. WORM"

A unique, handsome and delightful.
ly readable little Monthly Magazine,
containing for the year over 300 pages
and many fine pictures, all for 2j cents
year, is a recent characteristic pro.
duct of the Literary Revolution. Each
number contains attractive selections
from some noted book,-the last pre-
sents Prescott's famous chapter on the
Spanish Inquisition." What will
interest vast number of book buy
ers will be the regular monthly news
of the ReootutiOR's progress,-an enter
prise that has wrought wonders in the
book world. A specimen copy of the
Book WORM will be sent free to any
address. JOHN b. ALDEN, Publisher,
303 Pearl Street, New York.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-12-19
WEST CONCORD.

The West Concord Universalist So
ciety will celebrate the fortieth ami
versary of the dedication of their
church, Christmas eve, Dec. "a. Rev.
l.. Ii. Tabor will conduct the services.
There will be ball and supper at
the West Concord House Wednesday
evening, Dec. 81. The Lyndonville
Orchestra, Is pieces,) assisted by
II. II. Lovejoy of Littleton, will fur.
nish the music. Whole bill, So. That
the occasion will be pleasant and en-.
joyable none can doubt.
In useful holiday presents o. B.
Cutting offers to the public the finest
selected stock of work boxes and writ
ing desks, miscellaneous books, SCRAP
books, shopping bags, ETC., ever shown
here, and at prices astonishingly low
Also Christmas and New Years cards
in great variety. AS his stock is en-
tirely new and fresh and his prices
reasonable, intending purchasers will
do well to call before going elsewhere
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-12-19

p. 4 0. is soon to build its connecting
link of road between the river and
Fabyan's.
Christmas will soon be here for the
ediiication of the children, and we
trust, the instruction Of the old. The
NJ. E. Society is to have a Christmas
tree, and all may expect a good time.
Yours Truly.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-12-19

The receipts of the Grand Trunk
Railway for the week ending Decem.
rber 20, were $349, 452, against 1887, 433
in the corresponding period last year,
showing decrease of $37 1881. The ag-
gregate traffic for the past twenty-three
weeks was S,O3S, 439 as compared with
80, 1924, 1924 in the same time last year,
being a decrease of $986,385.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-12-19

G,eavitt & Whitney of Colebrook, N.
have hired the Marble shop former
owned by E. NJ. Fletcher " Son, at
hncaster, n. H., and will go on with
lie unfinished contracts made by the
II firm. These gentlemen come well
commended as experienced work
en and reliable business men, and
tend all orders shall be promptly
tended to. They have secured the
|rvices of the workmen employed by
| Q Fletchers, including Mr.. Wilson,
master workman.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-12-19
LEXINGTON.

Con O'Neill was thrown from his
wagon the other day and quite badly
bruised.
Harrison Sims and A. e. Moulton
have left their farms and have gone,
with their families, to work in Column
bia, n. H., for the winter.
"All quiet on the Connecticut" at
least in this vicinity, as there is but
very little logging going on, or in con-
temptation this winter, and times are
very dull. STYLUS.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-12-19

On Friday and Saturday evenings
of this week, in Dunlap's building,
will be sold by auction some very fine
steel engravings of religious and secu-
lar subjects, also some rare and scarce
pictures. Here is a good chance to
ornament your homes at your own
price. Sale commences at Z o'clock
each evening.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-12-19

last Saturday had his righthand sawed
of. DIR. Pottle of Island Pond dressed
the wound. Joe is u young man from
Canada, and had worked but a short
time in the mill before the accident
occurred. A subscription has been
taken up for his aid.
Earle Fuller is quite sick with the
cold or distemper now prevailing in
our vicinity. George Walling's chill.
dren are convalescing they have
been very sick with it.
Christmas is near at hand. Arrange.
ments were made last Sabbath for an
entertainment at the Church. Com
mittees were chosen, necessary for a
good time, we believe. They meet at
the parsonage this week, Wednesday,
to make needful preparations.
Hanson Matthews is logging for
Clark Stevens, near Monadnock noun
tain. He moves his family into the
woods with him. He is to land his
lumber near Mr.. Hurrell's residence.
Mrs. James Smith, aged about 80
died last week Tuesday afternoon,
after a long and severe illness. The
bcreaved family have the sympathy
of all in this severe affection, for too
many of us realize how desolate is
home without mother. The funeral
services were held at the r. G. Church
AS "Stylus" did not mention in his
last weeks items the donation at Lem
ington for Rev. Mr.. Scott, | am re-
quested to say that it was II very en-
joyable occasion, both socially and
financially. The pastoral visit and
oyster supper was held at the residence
of Hon. Geo. l.. Ramsey on the Sd
inst, both afternoon and evening, was
we'll attended, and Bro. Scott was the
recipient of about $50, for which he is
very grateful. Methinks Lexington
people have set us good example,
that we should do well soon to initiate.
Freddie, youngest child of L. T. and
Martha Williams, died last week Tues
day, after an illness Of about SO hours,
of that fearful disease diphtheretic
membraneous Group. Drs. Thompson
and Holbrook were both unable, with
all their skill, to save him. The funeral
services were at the Church, Thursday
p. M, conducted by Rev. Mr.. Scott.
Freddie was a bright, intelligent boy
of years and months. He has gone
to dwell in fairer clines than this.
Jesus says,
i" | take these little lambs
And lay them in my breast,
Protection they shall find in me,
In NE be ever blest." Hope.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-12-19

The Christmas festivities at Christ
Church are to consist of a ehildrens'
service of carols and anthems followed
by Christmas tree on Wednesday eve,
and on Thursday christmas morning
of extra anthems and hymns, with
celebration of the Holy Communion.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-12-19

Mr.. and Mrs. J. Andrew and Mr..
and Mrs. S. Lindsey are the happy
parents of new baby boys, over the
advent of which the wide circle of
friends of the parents heartily congrat-
ulate them.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-12-19
EAST CHARLESTON.

At the Lyceum on Tuesday evening
of last week, it was decided to locate
the county buildings at Newport.
At the Ladies' Literary gathering
last week, Wednesday evening, there
was speaking, singing, charades, etc.
Many that were there pronounced it
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-12-19

George Van Dyke has bought 1000
acres of timber land in Ferdinand of
Thomas &. Beattie, for $4,000. The
timber is uncut and will yield about
10000 to the acre.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-12-19

d. G. Stevens has opened an oyster
saloon in his store building on Cross
street, and keeps the best oysters con-
stantly on hand, furnished in any
quantity, also served in any style.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-12-19

Whitmore & Clark's minstrels were
greeted by fair audience last Mon
day evening, at the Island Pond Hall,
and their entertainment gave general
satisfaction.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-12-19

II you want good flour, call at the
store of NJ. II. Davis. He is now sell
Jag it at the low price of $40 per bar
rel. See his advt.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-12-19

All. Bonett goes to Guildhall next
week, to sell large stock of goods at
auction. During his absence his
business here will be carried on as
usual.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-12-19

49,. Essex Lodge, No. 10, hold
sSSSSE its regular meetings every
'''stt<S Thursday evening in Odd
Fellows Hall on Main Street. Tran
sient brothers are cordially invited.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-12-19

The odd Fellows sociable last
Tuesday evening was very pleasant
affair, and those present enjoyed a
rare season of social jollity and fun.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-12-19
9ofal aud General 9OtEs,

As promised in our last issue, we this
week publish a supplement contain
ing the laws passed at the late session
of the general assembly.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-12-19
AMONG OUR NEIGHBoRs.
BLOOMFIELD.

Miss L. o. Morgan has gone to STRAIT
ford to teach the winter school in the
Johnson district, and Miss Abbie
Matthews goes to Canaan this week
with tie expectation of teaching there.
Joseph German, while working in
the mill of the Nplhegan Lumber Co.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-12-19
BUSINESS NOTICES.

island Pond Lodge, No. 40, i. o. u.
holds its regular meetings every
|ednesday evening, in the vestry OF
lie NJ. T.. Church. Transient brothers
\ d sisters cordially welcomed.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-12-19

RATTAN CHAIRS of new styles and
beautifully trimmed and finished up
hostery for Holiday Gifts, at Paine's,
As Canal St., Boston.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-12-19
DIED

WILLIAMS. In bloomfield Dec 0, OF conges
tion of the lungs, Freddie f., youngest
son OF MI. al d Mrs. l.. T, Williams, aged
5ycars aud months.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-12-19
CASTORIA.

When Baby was sick we gave her Castoria,
hen she was Child, she cried for Castoria'
nen she was a Miss, she chung to Castorla'
,en she had Children. she gave them Casta
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-12-19

A CARD OF THANKS. In wise dis
pensation tf divine providence, it has
pleased the Grand Master to take from
US our youngest born, and to raise
him to that higher and inner temple,
where the child is the peer of the king,
where all ages meet upon a common
level, and no dark cloud ever obscures
its Eastern brightness. Therefore we
desire to tender our sincere thanks TO
all friends that assisted us by word or
deed, and all tenders of aid rendered
us during the sickness, death and bur-
ial of our little one. Friends that
stand by in trying hours, when the
pale messenger is abroad, when the
soul is shrouded in midnight darkness,
there is no room for doubt, and they
leave sweet and lasting memories.
May their we'll merited reward, which
we can never pay in fulness await
them upon the other shore.
Mr.. AND Mrs. L. Il. WILLIAMS.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-12-19

GENTLENEys' GIFTS. Foot rests
for needle work upholstery, in rs new
and desirable patterns, finishing at
Paine's, AZ Canal St., Boston.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-12-19

PARLoR SUITS of the new designs
and very nice upholstery at one price
wholesale and retail, at Paine's.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-12-19

p MIRRORS of Italian, French and
English importations, at Paine's, As
Canal St., Boston.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-12-19
A-R-D%<

food board and comfortable rooms
man and wife, or two young men.
,ply to, Mrs. i. ALLBEE,
Island Pond, VT.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-12-19
AGENTS WANrED !

AGENTSi This grand hook Is out selling all others
1OtO /. Ministers, Editors Critics, etc. unquaifcdy en-
dorso II and wish 1t Godspced We have many ay ngcnS
who hays sold over goa In their respective townships
want few good necntsen or w0ncntn tins Niciny ~
once We give Extra Terms and pay tieiGht New Is the
me to make money our Circulars, giving Secia Trims,
A, u. WORTIilNGTOS 4 CO., Hartford, coRR
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1884-02-08
a COMMON HISTORY

1t istime to be born" God said, and there
Into the world, without name.
A mortal tiny frame.
s. Il is time to think to look and to grow,
To waken and walk. fair babe of snow.
said grandma, soft and low
% Il is time to lean on tender breast
Iittie one. in thy dream robes drest
said a mother, come and rest
50 1t is time TO study, and cease to play
SAID the father grave to the boy one day,
~If thou would'st be wise when gray"
at is time to struggle for manly place,
To enter the lists for the grand life race"
Said a youth with sunny face
at is time to sinr' twas demon thought,
Sinister-dark-withd danger fraught.
But it, haply, came to naught.
at lie time to love- =, said lover bold,
As he kissed sweet lips of a melting mold,
And rehearsed the STORY Old
alt is time for Joy" with an air of pride,
Said bridegroom fond. Il have won a bride
To be ever at my side
at is time to toll for daily bread
For wife and family must be fed
By busy man was said
sit il time to part" said the children grown
SONS and daughters need homes of their own
FAREWELL" and the birds had flown
I" 1t is time to be lonely, the house is STILL
Said eare-scarred couple, '.it seemeth i'll;
And they wept against their viii.
1t is time to mourn; it has come to pass"
Said a quivering voice, that beneath the
grass,
must hide my love. slasI'
There's time to die" so the preacher saith,
And gently call thee now" said death.
As he stifed an Old mans breath
-tTeTessInd Leader.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1884-02-08
For Husbands.

One often reads. or hears it said, that
the peace and happiness of the house.
hold depends upon the wife or mother.
The assertion is not strictly true. I'll
allow that as she is or should be with
her children more, her influence over
them is greater than any ones else; but
does not the fathers daily example
sometimes counteract that influence?
Children are close observers and apt
imitators of their elders. Should the
father be addicted to the habit of fault
finding, especially in regard to the food
set before him at meal time, and the
weary, discouraged wile-in the vain
attempt to defend her reputation as
cook-arouses his ire by making ex-
cuses, then the children Of the family
will be listeners to an angry TRADE; or.
to what is worse-a quarrel (if the
mother has not complete control of her
temper); and of course they will be apt
to follow the example set before them,
and discord will reign in the household.
That is not an attractive picture OF
home life, yet in some families such a
scene is enacted almost every day. Men
often mar the happiness of wives and
children by fault-finding, and surely
they add nothing to their own peace of
mind by 'indulging in it. 1t is just as
much the husbands duty to sit down to
the table with cheerful. sunshiny
face, and make the best of the food set
before them. as it is the wife's duty to
keep the house in order, and prepare
the meals regularly.
Woman's efforts to please in the mat
ter of cooking are rarely appreciated.
or, if so, she hears no word of COM
mendation. Men do not seem to real
ize how much a woman heart hungers
for words of praise from her husband
lips. If she prepares some dainty dish
to tempt his appetite, he is too careless
to note how eagerly she waits to know
if he likes it. Appreciation is one OF
the best incentives the world affords.
After the labors incident to the prepare
ton of meal, how it seems to rest a
woman to hear her husband say: How
nice and light your biscuits are, or,
"Wife, this meat is cooked to suit nv
taste" and other words of commenda-
ton. A few words of approval repays
her for her trouble.
Just try this for once, careless hus-
band. and see if your wife's face does
not light up, and all traces of WEAKNESS
disappear on the instant. Oh, think OF
the many things you can do to brighten
her life A little appreciation by one
she loves goes good way towards max
ing woman happy. Many a weary
mother drags out her life unappre-
ciated, scarce finding a word of SYM
pathv from her husband.
He has careful words for the stranger,
And smiles for the sometime guest,
But oft for his own the bitter tone,
Though he loves his own the best"
That such a mans home is unhappy is
mainly his own fault.-C0r. Golden Rule.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1884-02-08
How She Choke | Him on.

She was handsome young woman.
This was remarked by q dozen different
people as she entered the Union Depot.
She was going East by the Canada
Southern. This was remarked by
conceited young snip of a fellow who
looked ..masher" from the crown OF his
hat to the heels of his CATERS. She had
no sooner purchased her ticket and
taken a seat than he began to circle
around. She saw him and read his
character, and reckoning him to ap-
proach she asked:
"Are you going to Buffalo?"
"Yes-ah-certainly."
Il am glad to hear it viii you do
me a favor?'
with all my heart. Command
me-"
I'm afraid my trunk was left at the
hotel. Could 1 ask you to run up and
gee about itP'
"Of course-certainlj only too hap
pyr'
It'was twenty minutes to train time.
He was back in sixteen. his face flushed,
mis- ears red and his breathing spasmod-
&c. He had done some tall running.
The trunk was not there.
"Oh, dear, but would you be so kind
IS to look into the baggage-room?"
He would. He did. He ended a
score of trunks around, made q dozen
inquiries for Saratoga with an az
On the ends, and finally returned to the
waiting-room to say
But She wasn't there, The train was
also gonei A man who had sore
throat and felt mad at the whole world
informed him that he had no sooner
started for the baggage room than she
picked up her reticule and boarded the
train. her face wearing happy smile
and her rosebud mouth gently puckered
up as she hummed: The chap L left
behind mer'
And it looks to me- added the i'll
natured invalid, ..as if it was put up
Job to choke off your society,".
Hanged if it wasn't" gasped the
other as he sat down to rest his knees
Detroit Free Press.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1884-02-08
RELIGIOUS AND EDUCATIONAL.

The Mormon Church in Utah re-
ceives about 81, 600, 600 a year in tithes.
Indiana has 3,737 church edifices.
valued at Sl2,555. 900. She pays her
ministers 81, 037.3 1897.
AT Mr. Moody's recent meetings in
London the Bible readings were attend
ed by about 5000 persons daily, and
the preaching by 5000. Overflow
meetings were often necessary. The
work has been highly commended by
the London press.
Minnesota, where Sunday-school
was first established thirty-seven years
ago, has now ], IA schools, with 1000
scholars and 1000 teachers and Off
GERS. The net gain last year was l1S
schools of 1000 scholars and 100 teach
ers.-St Paul Iress.
Free seats seem to be popular in
Massachusetts,. The Episcopalisns have
12S churches or chapels; the seats in
more than half of them are free OF
twenty-five churches in Boston thirteen
of them are free; and of nine new ones
organized during the past year in the
State eight are free.-Boston Journal.
The Faculty of Bowdoin College
have established trial by jury as the
best mode of inforcirg college disci-
pline. Each class elects juryman. and
each of the secret societies and the
:nti-secret society does the same. The
President is the Judge, but the jury de-
cides all questions of fact. The ac-
cused is not entitled to plead mot
guilty" unless the plea is true, and If
he makes this plea falsely he is liable to
be proceeded against for falsehood. =
NJ Y. Examiner.
This is the centennial year Of Meth
odism in America. The General Con-
ference organization of the Methodist
Episcopal Church in America took place
in Baltimore in December, 1874. In
commemoration of that event the Cen
eral Conference of delegates from all
Methodist bodies will celebrate the GEN.
tennial in that city next December, and
already preparations are making for it.
There are now 3.5O0.OOO Methodists in
the United States and they have church
property valued at $4,000, 0O0.-Cin-
cinfdti Commercial Gdzstte.