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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-08-01
SECOND DISTRICT CONVENTION.
GEN. CIRCUIT NOMINATED ON THE
EIGHTH BALLOT,

GEN. CIRCUIT NOMINATED ON THE
EIGHTH BALLOT.
The Second District Republican
Convention convened at Montpelier
last week Wednesday. Three hundred
AMI seventy-nine delegates were pres
ent-the full quota. ID. M. Camp of
Newport was elected chairman; l.. b.
Thayer of West Randolph, secretary,
with M. o. Perkins as assistant. Ii.
Judevine of Concord and Charles Will
SON of Danville were elected vice-pres-
idents, and one delegate from each
county were chosen to form u COM
lnittee on resolutions.
For member of congress, Gen. w.
w. Circuit of Barton was nominated
by Ii. G. Bates of st. Johnsbury. w.
P. Dillingham; of Waterbury was nom
mated by Mr.. Jones of Waitsield
George w. Hooker of Brattleboro was
nominated by j. L. Martin of that
place, and w. G. French of Wood.
stock was nominated by Mr.. johnson
OF that place. The principal candi
dates were numerously seconded, the
speech of Mr.. u. M. Mansur of Island
Pond, in seconding Gen. Grout being
considered the best speech of the SEES
sion. On the first ballot the vote
stood: Circuit $50, Dillingham; iii
Hooker SO, French 16, and Dartt /
There was no choice,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-08-01
MIR. ZENAS w. CLARKE.

1t is with deep regret that we an
nounce the death of Mr.. Zenas w.
Clarke, which occurred last Saturday
morning. Mr.. Clarke was q genial,
large hearted man, making many and
strong friends. lie was public spirit
ed citizen, and has for a number of
years been identified with the CONNER.
cial interests of our town, and ever
took the liveliest interest in all the
little enterprises and industries con-
nected With our community. Always
ready to aid the poor and distressed,
many heart has been made glad
by his generosity. Those who have
enjoyed a life long intimacy with
him will look in vain over the list of
the departed to find one who was more
personally loyal TO friendship. He
will live long in their memories. lie
was a valued member of the Masonic
and Odd Fellows organizations here,
ever taking prominent part in their
welfare and prosperity, and in turn
was held by them in high esteem. His
illness was long and tedious, but
borne with spirit of resignation.
Wife, father, brothers and sisters, are
deeply bereaved by his death, and
their many friends and ne;ghbors will
ayfa,I 10 fhnYn Thai, hnn rff,,1t
thy in this their hour of bereavement.
The funeral services were held last
Monday afternoon at the NJ. E.
Church, under the auspices of Essex
Lodge, No. 10, l. 0. .. +. At the
church, after music by the choir,
prayer and reading of scripture by the
Rev. VIM. Westover, part of the
Odd Fellows beautiful, but solemn
and impressive ceremony for de.
ceased brother was observed, followed
by the funeral discourse preached by
the Rev. Mr.. Todd. The last sad rites
at the grave were conducted by the
Odd Fellows in accordance with the
ritual prescribed for such an occasion,
the Rev. Mr.. Todd pronouncing the
benediction. The remains were fol
lowed to the church and grave by a
large. concourse of sympathizing friends
among whom were number of the
masonic fraternity, and delegation
Of Odd Fellows from Coaticook, p. O.
All the business places in town were
closed during the afternoon as q mark
of respect and esteem. In the death
Of Mr.. Clarke we cannot err in saying
that we can learn from his life lesson'
of industry, tender-heartedness, warm
friendship, and the kindly care anG
sympathy of husband, brother, s9r
! and true friend,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-08-01


The second ballot resulted as fol-
lows: Circuit "a, Dillingham; Ill,
Hooker SO, French 10, Dart 1. No
choice.
The convention then adjourned till
two o'clock.
The convention reassembled at two
o'clock, and a District Committee was
appointed, as follows: Essex county,
G. w. King; Caledonia, II. G. Bates;
Orleans, A. p. Foster; Orange, w. II.
Dubois; Washington, L. Bart Gross;
Windham, A. b. Franklin; Windsor,
]. J. Wilson.
The convention then proceeded to a
third ballot for member of Congress,
resulting in 3Sl votes being cast, or
more than the whole number of dele
gates in the convention, and the bal
lot was declared void, and the fourth
ballot was proceeded with by calling
the roll of delegates. Result of ballot:
Grout 170, Dillingham; 115, Hooker 70,
French 9, Dart 2. No choice.
On the fifth ballot Circuit had no,
Dillingham; 1876, Hooker 65, French 8,
Dart 6, Hugh Henry 2. No choice.
On the sixth ballot Grout had ia,
Dillingham; 1923, Hooker So, French s,
Dart Z, Tyler 2, Henry 2. No choice.
On the seventh ballot Grout had
1856, Dillingham; 1874, Hooker 81, French
Z, Dart 7, Henry 8.
On the eighth and last ballot Grout
had 100, Dillingham; 1875, Hooker AZ,
Dart 5, French Z, and Gen. Circuit
was nominated.
On motion of Mr.. Jones of Waits
field, seconded by Others, Gen. CIRCUITS
nomination was made unanimous.
For Presidential elector, A. c.. Red
ington of Bradford was nominated.
The Committee on resolutions, u.
NJ. Mansur of Brighton, Ii. G. Bates of
st. Johnsbury, r. NJ. Harvey of Tops
ham, Josiah circuit of Derby, II. A.
Iluse of Montpelier, A. L. Waterman
of Jamaica, and r. NJ. Colburn of
Sprir gfield, reported the following:
ResOloed: That we hereby indorse
the nomination of James G.. Blaine
and John A. Logan for President and
Vice President, and the platform
adopted by the National Republican
Convention.
Resolred; That we pledge our State
ticket our united support, and that
we will aid as best we can in giving it
an old time majority.
Res0lOel! That we pledge our united
support to the candidate this day
nominated for Congress.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-08-01
GIBBS E. CLARKE.

The Christ Church Sunday School
picnic passed off very pleasantly if one
could judge from the pleasure the chill
dren and older people took in being
under the threatening clouds and rain
of the occasion. The weather just per-
niitted them to have good time on
the three swings provided, and an ell
joyable game of base ball by some of
the ladies and young gentlemen. The
refreshments were eaten under little
difficulty as the camp house was not
quite large enough to give elbow room
to empty the baskets of their contents.
This, however did not dampen the
ardor of the pleasure seekers, but
gave a keener zest to the general en-
joyment, all managing to partake
enough to bring them home full Of
youthful brightness and pleasure al
the results of their expedition.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-08-01

"Peck's Bad Boy" attracted the
largest audience we have ever seen in
the Island Pond Hall, the latter being
taxed to its utmost capacity; and il
the uproarious laughter and hilarity
INDUCED in by the spectators were to
be taken as q criterion of the perform.
ance, then indeed it would be ranked
as one of the greatest successes of the
day. We, however, believe that the
sober second thought of great major.
ity who witnessed the piece last Mon.
day night would be in favor of seeing
two such accomplished artists as Chas
NJ. Guinness and wife in a role more
elevating in its character, and better
adapted to their capabilities than such
piece as ''Peck's Bad Boy" although
it would be hard to find a better rem.
1ition of the latter than the one they
gave.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-08-01

1t is currently reported around
town that Mr.. Hay, the new Assistant
Superintendent of this division of the
G. II. r., his staff, and one half of the
train dispatchers are to leave here for
Richmond, p. Q. We hope the ru-
NOR has no foundation. Mr.. Hay has
been here but short time, but has
made quite a favorable impression
among our people, and especially up
on the men under his charge. A strict
believer in the total abstinence prin-
ciple, he thus sets a good example to
his subordinates. lie has recently
purchased nice house here, and is
comfortably located with his family,
and to remove him to Richmond must
entail upon him quite a pecuniary
loss. If this change is really to be
made, it seems to us that the Montreal
authorities are inaugurating a suicid-
al policy in thus making the head
quarters of the Eastern division at
Richmond, and past experience has
already proved this. The business
done at this end is yearly increasing,
and with the immense lumber bust
ness in this immediate vicinity we'll
looked after, the result, we believe,
would be more profitable than through
train traffic, subject as it is to SO great
competition. We are not versed in
railroad matters, but can believe that
the working of the Quebec line can be
better performed at Richmond than
here; but surely the whole Eastern
division, or from Richmond to Port
land, is not to give way to that por-
, ton, 222 miles for the accommodation
of 96, and, as we understand it, the
poorest paying piece of the whole line.
With the offices located here, it is our
belief, that the work between Montreal
and Portland could be better per-
formed. 1t is the central point, has
its daily communication from both
Montreal and Portland, which is i'm
possible at Richmond. AT the time of
the purchase of the River du Loup
branch by the Quebec government the
location of the offices at Richmond
proved to be failure, and they were
re-established here. We are as jealous
of the interests of the G. Il. Il. as our
neighbors at Richmond, and if they
can show that the company will gain
anything by removing the Offices there,
outside the working of the Quebec
line, which we acknowledge can be
better done there than here, (although
we shall greatly regret the departure
of the dispatchers upon whom this
work will fall we can more cheerful
ly submit to tho change. Until they
do. we are 10th to believe that the q.
T. r. authorities will sanction the re-
moval Of offices and men from Island
Pond,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-08-01

According to previous announce,
meat the New York Dramatic Com.
pany will make their first appearance
before an Island Pond audience next
Monday evening. All the members of
this Company are first class artists
and a rare dramatic treat is in store
for our amusement loving patrons.
The opening piece will be Pygmalion
and Galatea, never before presented
here, to be followed by other first elias:
productions. Reserved seats can now
be secured at the drug store. We be.
speak for the company large audiences
for they deserve it.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-08-01

Oh, how the heart of an average
country editor warns toward the sub.
scriber who voluntarily and philan.
thropically waltzes into the knight of
the pencils sanctum and propounds
the inquiry, "How much am indebt.
ed to you for your pusillanimous
sheet?" and when informed of the
amount by the trembling demented
specimen of the genus homo, whom ii
were burlesque to brand as editor,
bawls out, "Ere's yer spondulix-no v
stop 'er." That's the kind of man
we admire-frank, bluff, honest and
open hearted. If our delinquents
would gain the respect and esteem of
the editor of this paper, they had bet
ter come forward and settle, and if the
"darned thing" isn't worth taking
''stop 'er."
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-08-01
AMONG OUR NEIGHBoRs.
CANAAN.

CANAAN.
Poor hay weather is the order of the
day. The farmers report nearly an
average crop.
The Bridge Company have just com.
pleted repairs on the bridge which
have been wanted for a long time.
A drum wheel in w. Il. Allin's lum-
Der mill broke last Saturday and Gre
ated quite commotion among the
help. Fortunately no one was in
jured.
Some mighty Nimrod could find en-
ployment in this section. Bears are
quite plentiful, several having been
seen during the past few days, and
several caught.
Charles II. Green has his machine
running at Wallace Pond, and is turn.
ing out butter firkins to order. We
have seen some of his work and it
seems to be as good as any one could
ask.
The Lumber Company have COM
pleted their drive, and several from
this place who were engaged thereon,
have returned. .a lee
Where is our blacksmith Quimby
Can't find him, and his shop is closed.
Irwin will have to advertise when he
comes back. HEZ.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-08-01
MRS. E. G. PERCIVAL.

Mrs. E. G. Percival, wife of NJ. E.
Percival, died of typhoid fever last
W ednesday morning. This blow
comes with crushing force upon the
hus band and motherless children, il
being but Il short time since that lit.
tie boy was taken from their family
circle by the same disease. Mrs. Per.
cival was a modest and intelligent
woman, her home receiving her entire
attention and the care and welfare of
her family the ambition of her life
In her death the husband has lost Il
faithful wife, the children loving
mother, and society valued member
For the bereaved ones the warmest
sympathies of friends and neighbors
are deeply felt. The funeral services
will be held at the house on Friday Of
this week at p. IN.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-08-01
DEMOCRATIC CONvENTION.

The Democrats of Essex County, and
all legal voters therein who are in fav-
or OF reform in the administration of
State and County afr airs, are request
ed to meet in Mass Convention at the
Court House in Guildhall, on Thurs
day the eth day of August, next, at &c
o'clock, a. ~, for the purpose of nom
mating a candidate for Senator, and
County Officers to be voted for on the
first Tuesday of September next, and
appoint a County Committee.
PER ORDER COUNTY COMMITTEE.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-08-01
(T0 DO Continued
WANTED!

by an old andI prominent life company, a
saan who hasa large acquaintance through
this district, ana who is energetic, thorough,
ana willing to devote his Fentire time TO the
business. to act as general agent. To such a
Gnan rare inducements will be offered, com
bining salary or guarantee. All policies in
contestable and FORGETTING by their own
conditions, after three payments. Endow-
ment policies at life rates. Popular plans.
Experience not necessary, but those who
haYe had experiences, and are successful, and
desire to change, will find it greatly to their
interest to correspond with us before making
amy arrangements. Address
Drawer %, ALBANY T, O,N.Y.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-08-01

A CARD. When sick and suffering,
and in af1iiction from the loss of those
near and dear to us, the sympathy
and assistance of friends is felt and ap-
preciated as at no other time in our
lives. This truth has been made clear
to us during the sickness and since the
death of our husband and brother, q.
w. Clarke. TO our friends and the
Orders that have so kindly extended
us their assistance and sympathy dur
ing these dark hours, we tender cur
heartfelt thanks.
LIZZIE A. CLARKE,
GIBBS E. CLARKE.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-08-01
EAST CHARLESTON.

Frank Goodwin and family, from
Springfield, Mass, are in town on a
visit.
The delay in securing the hay crop,
occasioned by the bad weather, has
been most beneficial, the crop having
thereby been largely increased.
Luna Chaffee, who has been in Low
ell, Mass, the past year is here on a
visit to friends.
j. II. Wolcott has moved into the
Calkins house on Cross street, lately
vacated by Wesley Hayward.
Mrs. T, A. Balch and children, of st.
Johnsbury are here visiting friends.
The lecture by Rev. Mr.. Parker last
week, Monday, was largely attended
and afforded much pleasure to the
audience. In the afternoon the Rev.
gentleman and his wife gave very
interesting account of their work in
India, experimenting it in the even
ing by the exhibition of number of
views illustrating that country and
the methods and manners in vogue
there.
Eta Willard, from Lowell, Mass, az
present in very poor health, is visiting
in town. 1t is to be hoped that the
pure Vermont air and the smiles OF
old friends will have IL beneficial effect
and aid in restoring her to her wonted
health and vigor. S.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-08-01
GUILDHALL.

Mrs. hidden, of the Woman's Chris-
tan Temperance Union, gave All in
teresting and instructive lecture here
Tuesday evening, July 90. She was
listened to by q fair audience of our
most influential people. AT the close
OF the lecture w. G. 7. U. was par
TALLY organized. They are to hold a
public meeting this (Monday) evening.
Wetrust the unitedtelnperance element
in the community will give the ladies
cheer and support in their worthy
endeavors. There is great need here
of just the work such q society can
do. We wish the ladies abundant
success.
Mr.. E. Smith, of Maidstone, received
severe injury few days since. While
falling slash" detached limb
struck him heavy blow just under
the right eye. 1t is feared he will lose
the use of his eye from the inflamma.
ton resulting.
The annual term of the Essex Coun.
ty Grammar School will begin the sec
ond week in September, at Guildhall
This is nov the only school of the kind
in the county supported by public
funds. Tuition is free to any one Of
school age in the county, SO far as the
public fund pays the expense of the
term. Scholars will be charged pre-
rata to make up the deficiency. The
fund is about $50. The school is to be
taught by Mr.. Harlan w. Whipple, q
graduate of Phillips Academy.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-08-01

The receipts of the Grand Trunk
Railway for the week ending July 10th
were $500, 1857, against $353,244 in the
corresponding period in 1888, showing
a decrease of $32, 1887. The aggregate
receipts during the past three weeks
were 1908, 137 against 81 ,O64 ,59S in the
corresponding time last year, showing
q decrease of $G6, 4G1.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-08-01
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HEAR HIM.

81 feel neo0. | was afflicted with sick
headache and general debility, but
Burlocb Blood BjtterS brought about an
immediate improvement in my general
health. | consider them the best fam
lily medicine in the market" Adolph
Lalloz, Buffalo, N. Y.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-08-01

Each delegate elected to the district
convention from this county was in
attendance, and every one voted for
Circuit. 1t is something unusual for
Essex County to be fully represented
in either districtor State convention,
but the feeling was SO strong for Gen.
circuit, all attended rather than risk
his defeat.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-08-01

Passionate expressions and vehem-
ent assertions are no arguments, unless
it be of the weakness of the cause that
is defended by them, or of the man
that defends it,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-08-01
DON'T BE FAINT-HEARTED

II you are in trouble look up, hold
on, give the blues good by. Ifyou are
in pain, have u lameness, have an ache
of any kind, go to the druggist and
ask him for Thomas Bc]ectric oil, 1t
Will do you good every time.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-08-01

Look out for counterfeit twenty-five
cent pieces of the date OF 1875. Only
three claws of the eagle are visible on
the genuine, while four may be
seen on one foot of the spurious
c0in
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-08-01

The Republicans in town have Sc
cured sufficient funds to purchase a
new Blaine and Logan flag.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-08-01
CASTORIA.

When Baby was sick we gave her Castoria,
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she was a Miss, she chung to Castora.
When she had Children. she gave them Casta
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-08-01

WANTED A good family horse,
for lady to drive. Apply at the
Stewart House.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-08-01
gpeal aud General gOtes,

See il your name is on the check
list. This advice interests both par
ties.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-08-01

Guilty: and, ms a dietcto in sickness. IL Is in
valuable A physician Of large practice say > !
III has never failed me and have n, Yer lost
child by diarhTl or cholera imGtntunl,S
In cans, 3lc. aud upward
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-08-01
Democratic County convention next
Thurs lay, at Guildhall.

The check list has been prepared by
the Selectmen, and copy of it can be
found at the post Office.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-08-01
DIED.

CLARKE. In Island Pond, July &c Mr.
Zenas W. Clarke, aged IS years and 5
months.
PERCIVAL. In Island Pond, July 80, Mrs r..
&. Percival. beloved wife of VI. +. PEREZ
val, aged % years and 10 months.
Vermont Union please copy.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-08-01
GIVE ME A CALL
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.
j. S. SWEENEY, EAST CHARLESTON, VT

SEQ that the child
lren maintain their
ivigor in tlc Sam
Iner mos. Ridges
Fool will do it, If
lyour child has any
symptoms ct dys-
, eutery, orany troll
Julie of the bow Gle,
commence Ridges
Food rs n diet with =
ont delay. Unless
1.-The troubie has be-
come chronic, re,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-08-01
SPECIAL BUSINESS NOTICES.

,s.Sssyss, Essex Lodge, No. 13, hold
sSSssaE its regular meetings every
's*I6se<< Thursday evening in Odd
Fellows Hall on Main Street. Trar-
sient brothers are cordially invited.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-08-01
new YORK DRAMATIC GO.

An organization composed strictly of New
York Artists, and recognized as Ladies and
Gentlemen of good standing in their profess
sion.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-08-01
BORN.

FITZGERALD. In Canaan. Me, July &c, 10
Mr.. and Mrs. G. 7. fitzgerald, daugh-
ter.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-09
The Recent Chanpesat vale.

The changes in the new catalogue at Yale college issued last week are important. Fix President Woolsey still remains in the cor poration, but the Rev. MT. Chesebrough and Mason Young have been succeeded by the
 Rev. Joseph Anderson, of Waterbury, and
 Thomas G. Bennett, of New Haven The Rev. J. E. Russell has been added to the faculty of the Divinity school and the Rev.
 Henry NJ. Storrs and the Rev. William N.
 Taylor take the places of Dr. McCosh and the Rev. Mir. Meredith among the special lec- turers. Dr. F. H. Wheeler has an appoint
 ment as assistant in pathology in the Medical school. W. E. Simmonds succeeds F. H. .Betts as lecturer on patent law in the Law de pertinent. Professor Northrop having been made pre- -ident of the University of Minne- sota, his place is filled by Tutors Mclaughlin and Whitney and lectures by Donald G.
 Mitchell and Nathan P. Seymour are added
 c. B. Richards has taken the Higgin profes- sorship in dynamical engineering in the Scientific school and many changes have been made among the tutors in both depart ments. The Sheffield Scientific school has gained thirty-seven students, the undergrad uate academic department has lost thirtv-two, the graduate department has gained seven land it is here the college is most anxious to gain), and the Divinity school 8. The new programme of studies and electives is more attractive than before. Six thousand vol umes have been added to the library, making total of 167, ,000.