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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-09-12
SleOSAIILNI
GLASSWARE,
STONEWARE,
TINWARE,
LANTERNS.
BROOMS, ETC.

My stock of boots is the best, being
Hibbard's make. In ladies wear, |
keep u full line, from coarse calf shoes
to fine French kid, as good rs can
be obtained in market. | make spe-
cialty of
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-09-12
Western Tickets.

Throughtickets to all the important point
in Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, Indiana ,lllinsi
MINI csota, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas,
Nebraska, Colorado, Texas and California, and
Utah, Dakotah, and Washington Territories,
sold by the undersigned at bottom rates. EN-
cursions monthly. All inquiries by mail
promptly answered.
GEO. II EMERSON Agent,
25-lY Lancaster. n. II.
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GRAYS SPECIFIC MEDICINE.

......... - THE GREAT ENGLISH e. .....,.,
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.......... Pain in the Back, Dim ..........,.
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............ ture OldAge,a and many ............
other diseases that lead
to, insanity or Con-
sumption anda Prema-
ture Grave.
gn-Full particulars in our pamphlet, when
W desire to send free by mail 10 every enc.
B3-The Specific Medicine is sold by all drug
gists at 81 per package, or six packages for
So, or Will be sent free by mail ON the receipt
of the money, by addressing
THE GRAZ MEDICINE Co., Buffalo,
NY.
On account of countelfeits We have adopted
the Yellow Wrappers the only genuine.
Sold in Island Pond by Rawson Il Pottle.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-09-12
BOOTS AND SHOES,

and sell them for just what they real
ly are, and my customers give me the
credit of dealing on the square in this
line of goods. There is more humbug
in the boot and shoe business at the
present time than there is in politics,
and M. IL. Davis is exposing the fraud.
1t is disgraceful to sell sheep skin shoes
for kid.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-09-12

70 "a beautiful Chrome Cards no2alike. new
b designs, Flowers. Boquets. ActrCssts
Bak Notices, Friendship, Ocean Views
" u Birds. etc, neatly printed with mime,
10 cts. Send to JOURNAL Onlce, Richfol d, Vt,
Write piaipl
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-09-12
A Gard

Thanking the good people of Island
Pond and vicinity for their liberal
patronage and support in the past, al.
so for their good counsel and advice, ]
intend, by strict attention to business,
and by WINDING MY OWN BUSINESS, to
merit a continuance.
nj. Ill. DAVIS,
DERBY ST, ISLAND POND. WI,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-09-12
CANNED GOODS

is of the best, and sold at cheap, dam
aged goods prices l always buy the
best. If you want a nice Goldfish, you
can get it at my store for sc per 10. A
good stock of
SHEETINGS,
SEIIRTINGS,
DRESS GOODS,
COTTONS, CLOTHS
for pants and suits, Etc, Etc, Etc.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-09-12

NATIONAL Republican Ticket.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-09-12

ISLAND POND, SEPTEMBER IL, 1884.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-09-12

DERBY ST., IsAAND POND. WI.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-07-16

CabOt.-The quarterly meeting service at
the Methodist church, last Sunday was one of
special interest and profit. Seventy-fve per-
sons were present at the love-feast in the morn
ing, and nearly all witnessed to the power of
Christ to save from SIM Four persons received
the rite of baptism. There Is an increasing
interest in spiritual things among the people
and desire on the part OF the church to recon-
secrate themselves TO the work of God. En-
couraging results have already been seen in
the awakening and conversion Of souls. May
the good work go on. -. A little son of j. P.
Lamson, nine years old, came very near receiv-
ing fatal injury in falling from a wall at the
end OF the mill bridge last week. He had
climbed up the wall about ten feet, and fell
backwards on to the rocks below, receiving
several bad cuts on his limbs. He is now
doing well. :. Henry Hill has been quite sick
the past week with sore throat and fever,
which is quite prevalent this summer. Mrs
Moses Osgood has been sick for the past
week, and doubts are entertained as to her
recovery. :. E. d. Waldo has been granted a
pension Of Sc per month, with 1858 back pay. :.
season. They have disposed Of nearly all Of
their large stock of carriages and wagons. E.
George Tibbetts met with painful accident
on Thursday OF last week. He was leading a
young COW, which became frightened, and, in
her frenzy endeavored to hook man who was
helping him, when Mr.. Tibbetts pulled her
away from him by the halter She then turned
upon Mr. Tibbetts and hooked him In the back,
inlicting fearful wound. Mr.. Tibbetts was
helped home, and Is now in critical condition.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-07-16
Barre,

DIR. HOLDEN and wife Of Boston are In town
visiting friends. Mrs. Holden met with Sc
we're accident on Thursday OF last week. The
doctor and wife came 10 the village, and he got
out OF the the buggy and went into one of the
stores, when the horse, for some unknown
cause, started suddenly and ran some ten rods
and across the street, bringing up against a
tree, smashing the buggy. Mrs. Holden was
thrown TO the ground, hurting her quite seri-
ously. She was doing well at last reports
THE trade spoken Of last week between Shep-
lee Jones and f. II. Gldden, according to
present appearances, will not be effected, as
at the outside. would purchase their stock and
fixtures. On taking an inventory however, 1t
footed up nearly $4,000, which was consider
ably above the amount Mr.. Glidden expected
or cared to invest at present.
WELLS LAMsoN & Co., have Just completed
and placed In the cemetery for Mrs. H G. Jones
one OF the finest monuments we have seen. IL
Is Of very dark granite. and every part Is highly
polished. 1t is 30 well proportioned that It at
tracts attention at once showing both the
beauty OF the granite and skill Of the workmen.
REV. T. L. WOODRUFF of Andover Theologi-
cal Seminary was in town last week, visiting
Rev. P. Mcmillan. He preached at the Congre-
gational church Sunday forenoon and evening,
and was listened to with pleasure by his many
friends.
REV. ]. B. RICHARDSON OF Hiawatha, Kansas,
formerly assistant in Barre Academy, was In
town one day last week, making friendly calls.
REV. DAVID TATUM, from the West spoke on
temperance to small audience at the town
hall last Thursday evening.
"PECK's BAD Boy" at the hall, last week
Tuesday night, was fairly patronized.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-07-16

from the rivetholee piercing the gloom.
We reached the head by a temporary
wooden staircase. At New York there
will be an elevator working in the great
framework of iron which is to fern the
main support for the structure. The old
cicerone tells us the tale of dimensions
as we ascend. Reckoning from the coro-
net to what may be called the footstool,
the figure measures one hundred and one
feet and eleven and three-fourths inches
want to be accurate but it is higher to
the hand. The pedestal of granite is to
be eighty.two feet. From the surface of
Bedloe's Island to the top of the torch
will be two hundred and nineteen feet and
eleven and one-half inches. Now, the
monument at London, the loftiest isolated
column in the world, is two hundred and
two feet high the Vendome column, one
hundred and forty-four feet, and the Arc
de Triumph, one hundred and sixty feet (;
while as for the Colossus of Rhodes, he
stands but one hundred and forty feet in
his stockings. Miss Liberty will beat
him seventy feet and over. The stairs in
the arm have not been completed, so we
had to stop at the head, the last story but
one, and there, through the apertures in
the coronet, all the glory of Paris bursts
upon the view."
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-07-16
Business Locals.

EB-"THE best is good enough" and II you
want pure article go to Frank ii. Bascom's,
who is proprietor Of the Farmers Drug Store.
A CLEAN, strong, honest remedy Is J. A
Hoitt Co.'s Jamaica Ginger. It will relieve
your pain and strengthen the appetite. Don't
take any but " Hoitt's."
WooD BOUGHT AND SoLD.-Those who wish
to buy or sell wood OF any kind are invited to
call at the office of Angel Morrow, South
Main street, opposite Henry Lowe & Sons store.
This firm also buy and sell shingles.
JUDGE LYNDE HARRISON, an eminent Judge
and lawyer of New Haven, Conn, says: 81
have examined with some care Spalding's En-
cyclopedia of Law and Forms II has evil
IDENTIFY been carefully prepared by its author,
and is the most useful book of the kind, for
both the business man and the lawyer, that
have seem" Contains TOO double-column
pages. clear and beautiful type, handsomely
bound In substantial English CLOTH at the very
low price Of SO 30; in full sheep, Philadelphia
library style, "a 25 in extra strong full sheep,
law library style lawyers edition), S4 10.
Persons desiring the book, or further informa-
ton, will address, LAW, care OF vERMoNr
WAToHMAN, Montpelier. Vt" Wide awake
canvassers wanted throughout the state.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-07-16

South Royalton.-A money-order office has
been established at this place.. go. The republic
can caucus, to elect delegates to the district
convention, to be held at Montpelier, July %,
will be held at Royalton tomorrow Thursday,
at four o clock in the afternoon. :. Mr.. Waldo
of the executive committee of the Windsor
County Veterans met with unbouuded success In
securing funds to defray the expenses Of the re-
union. which is to be held here in August.
This is an enterprise that all should be inter-
ested ind. c. Jones has his house nearly
completed, and will move into the same In
few days. :. C. o. Blake of Burlington, Eugene
Blake Of Greenfield, Mass, and Jed Blake of
Montreal are visiting their mother for q few
days. Harry Whipple CARED large num-
Der of hogs, calves and sheep last Monday.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-07-16

Chelsea.-The republicans hold caucus on
Thursday, July 18th, to elect delegates for the
second district convention, to be held at
Montpelier, July 23d. The sentiment seems to
be be in favor of W. P. Dillingham; of Water
bury to succeed L. p. Poland, and Dillingham;
delegates will probably be sent. Nate Brown
has sold out his tonsorial equipments to A. S..
Perrie OF Montpelier, and has gone to Potter
Place, N. II. Mr.. Perrie is in pursuit of an edu-
cation, and will attend school at the academy
this fall, and out Of school hours will do barber
ing. He has been at the Pavilion the past
year, and has the reputation Of being a good
barber, which Is an element much needed here.
.... Rev. 4 E. Herrick exchanged pulpits with
Rev. Mr.. Cummings of STAFFORD last Sunday.
....E. r. Hyde and family we're at Montpelier
last Thursday, to meet D. ]. Foster and wife OF
Burlington. Rev. c. P. Taplin, wife and
son, were visiting friends here last week. :. :.
William Hood has given his store new coat
of paint We wish the owners of some OF the
other stores would 60 and do likewise.
Nellie NJ. Corwin has a friend, Miss Dellie
Churchill, from Brockton, Mass, visiting her.
....H. L. Bixby and w. Fl. Cummings were at
week.. Mrs. w. A. Allen is sick, and Is stop
ping with her daughter, Mrs. Z. K. Hyde. +.
Harry J. and Nellie NJ. Corwin gave very
pleasant party to about sixty of their friends
last Friday evening. Clara E. Allen has
gone to hotel at Mount Kineo, near Moose
head Lake, Maine, as waiter. There was a
missionary concert at the Congregational
church vestry Sunday evening :. Our farm
ers report only two thirds Of hay crop. AS
M. F. Ordway was pitching off a load of hay,
last Thursday, he fell on one Of the rack stakes,
which caught him in the armpit. cutting se-
we're cash, and rendering him insensible for
some minutes. Mary daughter Of o. s.
Wright, has returned home from Westfield,
Mass. Ned Houghton of Montpelier is visiting
at B. E. Dickinson's.. &C. P. Dickinson, with
Moore, Smith & Co., Boston, is visiting his
people here. Ella Norris of Somerville
Mass, is visiting her grandfather, Jacob Norris
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-07-16

StOwe.-Mrs. Ella Thomas Russell died last
Friday night of consumption She leaves a
little son doubly orphaned, his father having
died about two years ago. Mrs. Russell had
been living with her mother, Mrs. King Weeks,
since the death Of her husband. The funeral
services were held on Monday afternoon at
the residence of Mr.. Weeks, Rev. Mr.. Church
OF Waterbury Center officiating. =. Mr.. and
Mrs. Mrs. Dwight Mi.h cutler ana daughter OF Grand
rie Burt left for Guthrie, Iowa, last week,
where she has gone to visit great aunt. -.
Mrs. Dr. Ide left town on Monday for her new
home in birmingham. Mass, where the doctor
seriously i'll. Mrs. Joel Perkins, former resi-
dent of this town, but for a few years living in
Springfield, Ohio, has been visiting here. "A
child of R. s. Warren recently had the misfor-
tune to fall and break his arm. y. We now
have a semi.daily mail between this place and
Waterbury,. "A few days ago two horses be-
longing to R. G. Hodge died Of pneumonia.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-07-16

ElmOre.-A large wild cat was seen last
Sunday in Scotts woods by three ladies. One
lady was alone and her horse became fright
ened, but not unmanageable; the other two were
walking, and discovered the animal crouched
upon the limb of tree 1t gave a terrific yell
and jumped to the ground, distance of over
twenty feet. The ladies screamed threw their
berry pals toward it and ran for the opening
His catship crawled off into the thick wood
and has not been seen since. -. About fifty
pickerel were taken out of the pond last week
that averaged four pounds each. :. m Earle
of New Hampshire, with his wife and child,
are visiting at d. X. Stones.... The great
amount of rainy weather during the past week
has discouraged hay-makers, and farmers who
are paying $45 and $50 per month for help be-
gin to look crestfAlen.. :. Miss Kelley is sick
and under the DOCTORS care. =. Bertha James
is failing, with no hope Of recovery. -. Gertie
Churchill has been obliged to leave her school
for the present on account Of sickness.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-07-16

Calais.-Rev. Grin Davis exchanged pulpits
with Rev. z. Ii. Carpenter OF Worcester last
Sunday. He exchanges with Rev. w. B. How
ard (Methodist) next Sunday. Professor G.
W. Foster sings half OF the time at the Chris
tian church, which makes q great improve
KeDt's Corner to Montpelier made its first
trip last Monday -. One Of J. V. r. Kent's
horses got its foot caught on the lower strand
of barb-wire fence, the other day, and was
badly cut before it could be liberated :. A
very successful term of school closed last Fri
day at Maple Corner, with music and speaking
by the school. Ice-cream and cake were served
to all, including about fifty parents and friends
Of the school. We understand that Miss Gil
lett is to be retained for the remainder Of the
year, and Miss Leonard, also a graduate of
Randolph Normal School, is to have charge of
the higher grade. II all normal graduates
prove as good as those tried by this district, 1t
would pay for more Of our towns to send there
for teachers. The drouth has been very Sc
we're in this section. Feed is very short in pas
lures, and most farmers are feeding their COWS
hay or meal, or both. The apple crop promises
to be good, and most grain and other crops are
looking fairly. IF. w. Ainsworth goes to Bos-
ton as stock-keeper for the American Electric
and Illuminating Company. Willie Stickney
is home from Boston. Walter Wheeler and
wife OF Brandon are stopping few weeks at
the old home. Mrs. Willie Wheeler and her
children are also home from the West on a visit.
Mrs G. V. Kent has returned from Plain
field Springs, where she has been stopping for
a couple of weeks. We understand her health
is somewhat improved. Mrs. DR.. Ide of Stowe
is spending few DAYS with her son, G. w. S.
Ide. :. Mrs. Abdial Kent is slowly improving.
1--WE hear very encouraging words from A.
N. White and wife, who went from hero to
Elliot, Iowa, last spring.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-07-16

WashingtOn.-W. E. Worthley of the
Washington House had one foot badly jammed
between two stones, one day last week. and
now goes about on crutches.. Mr.. James
Newman who, with his daughter, Miss Carrie,
has been visiting at st. Johnsbury, returned
home last Friday. Mr.. George Calef and
family Miss Rebecca Saunders and Miss Nora
Calef, Mrs. Wilkinson and Miss Clara Hall, all
of Providence, R. l., and vicinity, arrived in
town last Tuesday. Mr.. and Mrs. Spencer,
from Massachusetts, are visiting at Winslow
Filnt's.. Mrs. Edgerton and Miss Ethel of
Boston are spending few weeks at d. M.
Flint's, the father of Mrs Edgerton.. The
mite society meets with Mrs Sopbronia Brown
this week Wednesday,. The village school,
taught by Miss Minnie Beard, closed last Fri
day.. Mrs. Cyrus Smith, who has been visit
ing friends in Tunbringe and Tbetford, re-
turned last Saturday. DR.. and Mrs. New
comb, who have been visiting at Bradford
have also returned. Luther Newcomb, brother
of the doctor, attended his patients during his
absence.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-07-16

East Calais.-Slayton's meat-peddler re-
Gently took a novel way Of disposing of his
meat: One of our East Hill farmers, happen
ing along the road after he passed, found sew.
eral pounds Of beef and tripe in the road,
where he had lost 1t. The new driver should
be more careful. ...J. w. Leonard, on going
to a back pasture, recently, to look after his
young cattle, found one OF his steers dead
Appearances indicated that 1t had been killed
by lightning. L. d. Bsmis started last Mon
day for Stowe, to begin his labors as meat
cook at the Stowe House.. Bernice Rideout
has gone to Dover. N. H., to spend the re-
mainder of the summer with her aunts..
Jennie and Minnie, daughters of Willard Aims
worth, former resident OF Calais, but now of
Clinton, Iowa. are visiting their uncle, Merrick
Ainsworth.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-07-16

Vershire.-The great event of the week was
the crystal wedding or fifteenth anniversary
Of marriage, Of Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Gilman
of this town. About one hundred and fifty
were present, among them many old friends
and neighbors. The STAFFORD cornet band was
present and added to the pleasure of the even
Ing. Prayer was offered by Rev. Mr.. Hamilton,
and the various gifts were formally presented
by Rev William Paul, and responded to by
Mr. Kibling in a very happy manner Refresh
ments were served In all the rooms, and the
company joined in wishing them many happy
returns OF the day. The presents were very
numerous and elegant, comprising articles in
silver, china, glass, and almost everything else,
making handsome display, as well as valua-
BILE reminders Of happy occasion.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-07-16
BrookfieId.-Th sudden death of Mrs. n.

BroOkfield.-The sudden death of Mrs. n.
W. Frink of Montpelier, who has always re-
sided in Brookfield until within a few years,
has caused deep feeling of sadness among
her large circle Of friends. The funeral was
largely attended at the Second church last Sum
day afternoon, Rev. William A. Bushee of
Morrisville her former pastor, officiating. The
floral offerings were rare and beautiful some
having been sent by Boyd, Leeds Company
of Boston, some from Union Village (Thetford),
some from Hartford and the best that Brook
field afforded were lavishly bestowed as a
slight expression OF esteem and affection for
Mrs. Frink and Of sympathy for her bereaved
family
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-07-16

Tunbridge.-The school in district No. Is
closed last Saturday. Miss Farnham is an ex-
cellent teacher, and it is hoped that she will
consent to return In the fall. ). The surviving
members of Company E. Second Vermont Regi-
ment, are requested to meet here next Satur-
day at half-past seven p. NJ. Mrs. J. L. Hall,
Familiarity known as Aunt Electa," IL quite
i'll. -. Miss Clara Farnham gave pleasant
party to her pupils last Saturday evening.
Mrs. w. B. Wills broken limb is knitting fast.
-. Letters to go south must be mailed before
nine A. M. Harry Chapman and wife have
been visiting here for few days. Mr.. and
Mrs. Aaron King Of Lawrence, Mass, are visit
ing s. A. Dean and family.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-07-16

Middlesex.-Last week, for the first time in
fifteen years, the whole family of Justin B.
Hills and wife were all together at their old
home in this village They consisted Of Mr.
Hills and wife, Milton A. Powers and wife (nee
Emma Hills) with their two children, OF Law
renee, Mass, Ed. L. Hills OF Montpelier, Leon
Hills OF Clinton, Mass, and Oscar L. Hills, wife
and child. of Wellesley, X. |. On Saturday
last all Of the family went to Berlin pond for
picnic. A highly enjoyable time is reported
Such family reunions are at all times very
pleasant, and that they may often occur in
this case Is the wish Of their many friends.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-07-16

Warren.-Mrs. William Page died last Fri
day, aged seventy-seven years. The funeral
services were in the church in this village last
Sunday, conducted by Rev. Mr.. Smith. Mrs.
Page had been a great sufferer for many
months. -. The school in district No. l, taught
by Sadie Baird, closed last Friday. Those
having no absent marks were Anna Averell,
May Harmon, Henry Averel and Archie Low
EFT. Those absent only one day were Katie
Tillotson, Jennie Tillotson and Mabel Lovett.
Those that secured prizes in spelling were An
ME Averell, May Harmon and Mabel Lamb.
The school enjoyed picnic on Saturday..
Miss Hattie NJ. Newcomb returned to her home
on East Hill last week. She was accompanied
by her friend, Lola Bixby, student Of the
Vermont Conference Seminary at Montpelier.
Miss Newcomb has been engaged in teaching
in the seminary for the past five years, but has
now accepted situation as principal Of a
graded school in Ridgefield, Conn. Mrs. j.
c. Greenwood and children are visiting friends
in Walden. Mrs. ]. X. Sterling and son are
stopping with her father Charles Pike. Mr..
and Mrs. F. L. Goodspeed are visiting friends
in town. Mr.. and Mrs Pliny Parker started
for the West last week. They intend to be
absent about six weeks
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-07-16

CRAMPS and pains in the stomach or bowels,
or In any part OF the body, no matter how &c.
we're or what the cause, can be relieved by
Johnson's Anodyne Lininaent used internally
and externally.
MORE than twenty years ago we had chills
and fever, and the recollection OF it makes US
shake even now. But this disease no longer
terrifies us. Parsons Purgdtiue Pals are a
sure preventive.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-07-16
Rraintree.-After an absence of twenty.tw,

Braintree.-After an absence of twenty-five
years in the West, Rufus f. Fuller and wife
have returned to this their native town for q
short visit. Their return WAS made the occa-
sion OF family reunion, recently some fifty
persons being present, and four carnations Of
the family being represented. The Oldest
member was Ephraim Fuller, lightweight
years OF age. Although more than a score of
years had made many sad changes the COM
pany passed an interesting day in recalling the
incidents of their earlier lives and the great
changes that time had wrought in a large and
successful family.