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Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-05-08
HERE AND THERE.

Cheap butter he average goat
Boston F6st The strong and hairy butter
the average goat.
The parrot that chatters about the
Presidential campaign shonld be called
Polly Ticks.-Nep York Journal.
About 1S knots sn hour ia the best
speed Of an ocean steamship, but loco
motive will 60 over 1000 ties in an hour.
Commercial Bulletin.
"Can you give me 10 cents for
drink 7" asked seedy looking chap OF q
reporter. Certainly" replied the re.
porter; "bring in your drink. Bur
iington Frse Ress.
An exchange has an article on "How
to Treat an Old Man." We had always
supposed 1t WAS the correct thing to treat
him the same way you would any other
man, though considering his sge,it might
be proper to ask him up twioe.-Oi City
Bhssnd
'One bottle brought me rest," WAS the
endorsement OF g patent medicine. The
sufferer explained to an inquirer that he
broke the bottle among the secrect black
and midnight cats OF the back yard, and
slsp. pescsfully for the rest of the night.
Boston Commercial Bulletin.
| "Alonzo, dear, do you believe In
ghosts ?" che asked dreamily. "No
darling, / do not," he replied. "Well,
Alopzo, that ghosts to show you are not
superstitious." Then they fell into q
sweet, calm sleep.-Retzeps Weekly.
Alonzo should have shown the spirit Of
resentment.
G,rna ev;,h aJ faIlau cot ipta a oh nv ,h
vestry after the deacons and clergy had
held meeting there, aud left four beer
bottles, a whisky flask, all empty, and
two packs OF cards under the table.
When the sewing society me. an hour
later and discovered the articles, they
held long and whispered conversation.
-Every Other Saturday.
A merchant traveller at dinner re-
luested ths wsiter to bring hi,n piec,
Of rare beef, and when it came, it wai
rare indeed. "Waiter a' he remarked
warningly, as he looked at the undon,
dish. "Yes, sab, responded the darkey
"Take this beef out, please, and kill it. ,
The waiter crawled into q napkin rinl
and disappeared.-Bierchant Traveller.
At Salineville, Ohio, on Saturday night
a circus clown iell dead while perpetrat
ing mother-in-law joke. The name O
the town should have warned hin
= againat being too "iresh If thi
: mother-in-law joke fatality becomes cpl
!. demical, great many sudden death
I may be expected in newspaper office
N during the next two or three weeks
- Norr. Herald.
IT The largest circular saw in the oountr
70 Ia said to be used by Michigan match
making firm. The improved maohiner
has become necessary in order to compel
successfully with divorce lswyers.-Ly'
rd Bee. II all the marriagesble young mol
- the necessity Of circular saw in Il
:, =, dim vista Of the future, especially #
eo lined one there would be no need
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-05-08
FOR NEW YORK,

NEW YORK DIVISION.
TRAINS LEAVrlBRJAD STREET. STAT,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-11-14

In. soap, as in other manufactured
articles, the words of Hannah Moore
find their application, viz: "a sound
economy is IL sound understanding
brought into action, it is calculation
realized, or the doctrine of proportion
reduced to practice" Commencing in
ansmall way, Curtis Davis & Co., have
to-day the,largest soap factory in New
England: The above suggestionsh aM-
ing found a practical demonstration
in all their Standard. Brands. Their
'"IVeLcome," American. Peerless" and
"Unequalled. Extra" have made the
name of Davis" famous, and are eve
rywhere recommended for their peeu-
liar merit, while they maintain their
great reputation against every variety
of imitation that competition can sug-
gest. The full name of Curtis Davis
is stamped on every bar or wrapper of
the genuine goods.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-11-14

Having fully determined to spend
the coming winter in the south, on &C
count of,Alhealth, A, IL. BOnett will
slaughter lIis.entire stock of dry and
fancy goods clothing. gents furnishing
goods, boots, hats and caps, crockery
glass ware, wolfrobes, ETC., at aDetion
commencing Thursday, Nov. Goth, at
l and Z o'clock p. M, continuing daily
until this enormous stock is sold. This
will be beyond a doubt one of the
most important auction sales of mer-
chandise ever made in this section, as
the stock is very large in all depart
ments and will be sold regardless of
value. This event creates a most ex-
traordinary opportunity to the people
OF this section to buy their staple
goods at their own prices. Mr.. F. w.
Silsby of West Burke, we'll and favor
ably known to the people of this sec.
ton, will assist Mr.. Bonett at this sale.
This makes a strong team, audi the
sale will be honest and fairly conduct
ed; the reputation of Messrs. Bonett
and Silsby is sufficient guarantee to
this statement, and it will repay any
one wanting goods to wait for this
sale.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-11-14
STATE. NEWS.

Burglars recently broke into the post
Office at Chester depot and attempted
to crack the safe, but without success.
This is the fourth burglary in that vii
lage within eight weeks.
A starch factory in the west part of
Morrisville, owned by William Cheny,
was burned Wednesday night of last
week. The stock was;nearly all saved.
Loss not estimated.
The dwelling house and shed in
Cabot owned by George w. Osgood
were burned Monday night, Nov. Sd.
Part of the household furniture was
saved. Loss 5000; insured in the Yer
mont Mutual for $500.
The good people of st. Johnsbury
met last Monday night and prayed
that the right might prevail in the
Presidential contest.
President Cyrus Hamlin of Middle
bury College and his wife celebrated
their silver wedding last week, and
the doctor gave an amusing account
of their wedding journey through the
north of Turkey on horseback.
An effigy of st. John was tarred and
feathered, hung and burned at Fair
haven last Saturday evening.
Col. B. p. Baker, a well-known citi-
zen of Rutland, who used to be very
prominent in trade in Cincinnati is
dead at the age of G7.
Montpelier is talking of lighting it.
self with the electric light.
Rev.H. w. Jones, for nine years pas
tor ofthe North Congregational church
of st. Johnsbury, informed his congre-
cation last Sunday that he should
soon hand in his resignation, his health
being such he must seek q warmer
climate.
The Delaware & Hudson Railroad
Company is building a breakwater
near Putnam, on Lake Champlain.
While John Armstrong of South Bay
was attempting to raise large stone
with an iron bar, Wednesday after
noon of last week, the block over
which the bar was laid gave way, and
the bar flew upvwith great force, strik-
ling Armstrong under the ear and kill.
ing him instantly by breaking his
neck. lie leaves family.
An unknown person committed sui
eide last week Wednesday night at
the Bates House, Rutland, by turning
on the gas before going to bed.
George G. Harlow's house and two
barns at West Westminster were burn.
ed on Thursday, the 9Th inst, making
the fifth incendiary fire in that vicini
ty. Loss $4,000 insured. The town
offers $1,000 for the detection of the in,
cendiary.
The next annual session ofsthe Yer
mont, Methodist Conference will be
held at Bellows Falls, probably some
time the last of April.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-11-14
AMONG OUR NEIGHBORS.
BLOOMFIELD.


We are glad to say that RolIin Spen.
Ger is convalescing. He has been very
sick with fever.
Our Church is looking much i'm
proved in its new dress of paint.
Rev. Mr.. and Mrs. Scott are again
called TO Glover, this time to attend
the funeral of Father Scott. Gle has
gone to rest" May his many friends
yield to the Hand that has afflicted
them, saying, "Thy will be done"
"Wbom the Lord loveth, He chasten-
eth.,.'
School closes in District No. /, this
week. Report says both schools, have
been very profitable and successful
terms. Miss NJ. Cole. taught in, the
higher. department, and Mrs. s. O..
ShoT in the lower school,.
The vote of Bloomfield for presiden-
tial electors,was Blaine AZ, Cleveland
40, st. John 4. Our people are feeling
sure the right man will get the cleo
ton.
We are sorry for Mr.; s. O. Shoff, as
he is again afflicted with that terrible
cancerous humor under his chin. lie
talks of going to Rome, N. Y, where
he was successfully treated two years
ago. HOPE.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-11-14
A Great Newspaper.


The Pail Mall Gazette of London, Eng
land, did not overstate the case when
it saidithat.1He NcW York independent is
zone of the ablest weeklies in exist
ence." 1t is as overwhelming as a
monthly or quarterly magazine, with
all the matter in its many departments.
Any monthly might indeed be proud
If it could show as distinguished list
of contributors as THE Independent. In
a single department-we find, among
EnglishDen, such contributors as Sir
Samuel w. Baker, the celebrated
Egyptian explorer Thomas Hardy,
w. E. Norris, James Payn, f. w. Rob.
inson and Henry w. Lucy, the we'll
known and deservedly popular novel.
lists while among Americans we no.
tice the nameso Edward Everett Hale
Frank r. Stockton, Ii. Ii. Boyesen,
Sarah o. Jewett, j. S. Dale, Rebecca
Harding Davis and Harriet Prescott
Spofford. The independent printed also
recently, the last story from the pen oil
the late Ivan Tourgeneff, having Sc.
cured the only translation from the
Russian into English. This depart
ment is but "a sample of the others. II
would seem to us that Tile independent
offers not only "fifty-two dividends
during the year." but, in addition, q
oc!aldividend with each department
Ws,adyise our readers to seRa. fox q
free saWple copy.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-11-14

The local Democracy have been Civ
ing continual vent to their jubilant
feelings since the night of the election.
They met in the Island Pond Hall last
Friday evening to plan for a celebra-
ton. Wednesday evening of this
week was the time finally agreed upon,
and various committees were appoint
ed to make arrangements therefor.
We shall be unable, this week, to give
any report, but, at this writing, the
prospects are that a bright scarlet hue
will be spread over the town, or in
other words the boys will "paint the
town red"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-11-14

A bill has been introduced in the
Legislature which provides that no
train or engine shall be run on Sun
day except wrecking trains, trains de-
layed by accident. through passenger
TRAINS. startedi on Saturday without
the State. or trains necessary for the
preservation of life .andproperty. Any
engineer, conductor, or person having
the management Of running trains,
violating this law, shall be fined not
less than 800 or more than $500. And
another bill makes it a penalty of $40
for the manager of a roller skating
rink to permit the attendance of any
member of public school after he
has been notified by the prudential
committee of such sehooLto prevent it.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-11-14
STATE AssE1 OF ,s yERMoMT In Probate Court

STATE OF. VERMONT, To p.ototo co,,,+
ESSEX DISTRICT, IS. ~ Ao"'00 O''"'
holden at Brighton, in and for said District,
the 9th day of Nov ember, A. D., 1884, Martha
"A Pratt, Administrative of the estate of Loren
w. Pratt, late of Concord, in said district
deceased, makes application toasaid Court
foricense to sell part of the real estate of said
deceased, situated in Concord, to wit: Being
one undivided half of that portion of Lot No
H. in second range of fourth divifion of land
in Concord that lies east of the st. j. L c..
II. r., and west of b ear Brook, so called, rep
resentng that the sale thereof would be ben
eficial to the estate of SAID deceased and those
interested III SAID estate, and that the deceas-
ed was under obligation to convey the same
during his lifetime.
Whepeupon, ii is ordered by said Court, that
said application be referred to session there
Of to be held at the Probate Office in said
Brighton, on the 2lst day of November, A. D.,
1854, for hearingand decision thereon and 1t is
further ordered that all persons interested be
notified hereof, by publication of notice of said
application and order thereon, three weeks
succcssively in the ESSEX COUNTY HERALD.
u newspaper published ut Island Pond, and
which circulates in the neighboriood of
those interested, before said time ofrhearing
that they may appear at said time and place,
and, if they see cause object thereto.
BY the Court, attest
h DIS STORRS. Judge.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-11-14

eavitt s. Whitney!of Colebrook, N.
have hired the Marble shop former
wned by E. NJ. Fletcher &iSon, at
caster, N. H., and will Ego on:with
unfinished contracts made blythe
firm. These gentlemen come.well
bmmended as experienced work
and reliable !businessi men, and
Ind all orders shall be promptly
Ended to. They have secured the
bees of the workmen employed by
Fletchers, including Mr.. Wilson,
master workman.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-11-14
CRANKY.


We cast 20 ballots here the 4th. OF
these st. John had 8, Cleveland 81 and
Blaine 40, "a majority of 10 over all for
Blaine. And as we supposed CRANKY
to be the key of the rest of the world,
we at. once concluded Blaine was
elected, although we presume there
were one or two Democrats who doubt
ed it.
There is prospect of considerable
numbering here this winter. Mr.. j..
Jeffers has bought of B.. S.. Carpenter
the engine that was in his mill, and is
going to set it up, temporarily, in the
edge of Victory. Carpenter will put
in new one, of a larger capacity, and
proposes to put in from onetoone and
q half million of timber this winter.
Several new buildings are being erect
ed at Carpenters mill, and it is not for
us to say that these will not be the
CRANKY village, some day.
At the ID. G. Stevens and Co.'s mill,
run by Wilcox & Buck, Porrell of this
town has the job to put in. two or
three millions, and is to use for team
ing purposes twenty horses and the
same number of oxen.
The railroad is being fast pushed,
and is expected to reach the Stevens
mill, so that cars can be run, by Janu-
airy next; consequently all horse
teams are to be taken off from the road
for the purpose of freighting lumber
from this mill.
Our representative has been OF home
for some ten days, where-they all ought
to have been.. Bntnow the ground, has
frozen up, he has had the temerity to
go back to Montpelier. By the way,
we have great sympathy with the pres
ent legislature in its struggles for re-
trenchment. One of its measures is to
raise the Governors salary from $1,000
to $4,000, for a possible two months
time spent in official duties; but in or
der to do this it was needful to cast
about for means, and we suppose this
is why the presiding officers fees for re-
turns of the votes were taken away
Ten cents a. mile travel fee was all they
received, some having to traYelsaveral
miles to warn. the. meeting, and, in
many cases, stay for hours after the
voting was through to make out re-.
turns. lie then must mail these re.
turns in two days after election, even
though his town does not have but
one mail for q. week afterward, requir-
ing perhaps from ten to fifteen miles
ittavel. This Legislature forcihly re-
minds me of the story told of Heath of
! Montpelier when he had brought IL
salt in county court, and overlooked q
section ia the sessions laws which was
fatal TO his case. When. the matter
was brought up by the opposing coun-
sci, the judge asked, "What have you
to say to this Mr.. Health" The latter
replied, Just this your honor
|. wish the legislature did not meet but
once i'll ten years to enact laws, and
once in six weeks to repeal them"
| ~.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-11-14

Mrs. ]. IL. Dunsire of Burke, VT,
will be in town fora week, commenc-
ing about Nov. 90. or 81, taking orders
for hair work of any description, and
will continue her visits once in six
weeks until further notice. All need
ing work of this nature will do well to
patronize her, as her prices are very
low, and perfect satisfaction given.
See adNt.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-11-14
NRIDI.
:. Julius Alphon.

THE DEATH ROLL. Julius Alphon-
so Willard died at Chicago, ILL.,, Sept.
0, 1884. He was born in Meriden, Ct,
and was son of Rev. John Willard and
grandson of Rev. John Willard, d. D.,
of Stafford, CT. The father of the de-
ceased became pastor of the Congre-
gational Church in Lunenburgh, Vt.
TIE subject of this sketch taught mu-
sic in Lunenburgh, and afterwards
opened a store and became Postmas-
ter. In 1881 he moved to Carrollton,
Pa, thence he moved to Alton, H.,
and engaged in business. lie married
Almyra Cady in 1921. lie was con-
vert of DR.. Lyman Beecher, and was
an anti.slavery man, standing with
Lovejoy, Lincoln, Garrison and Phil
lips; he helped defend Rev. Elijah P.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-11-14

Ky HoUsEKEEPER who sends at
the names of five married ladies,
same address, and IL two-cent
bps for postage, willreeeive free for
|ntire vear, a handsome, entertain
Ind instructive Domestic Journal,
bted to Fashions, Fancy Work,
prating, Shopping, Cooking, and
sehold matters. Best Paper pub
ed for Ladies. Erery Housekeeper
5 it. Regular price, '$1.OO. Must
noac! Address DOMESTIC JoURN'
Nunda, n. Y.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-11-14
LUNENBURGH.

LUNENBURGH.
The Cornet Band will give grand
concert in the Town Hall on Thanks
giving evening, probably Thursday
evening Nov. 81. The concert will be
followed by a promenade. All are
cordially invited to be present.
The only childiofMr. and Mrs Isaac
Glynn of Fabyan's, N. II. was brought
here for burial on Sunday last. The
funeral sermon was preached by Rev.
j. Mcdonald, text: ID Kings, 4th, c.,
Goth v. The bereaved parents have
the sympathy of the community. r.
In regard to the flag item last week,
we would say, the committee had been
in the habit of taking the flag down
nights and raising it mornings, Sun
days not excepted; The reason for so
doing was because, they thought, from
past experience, that it would not be
safe in the hands of their Democratic
friends, who are supposed to occupy
this earth, like other demons or ghost
ly bodies, nights only.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-11-14
LEXINGTON.

LEXINGTON.
Mrs. G. A. Hutchinson is slowly re-
covering from a severe illness.
Daniel Rowan has advertised his
property for sale at auction; he says
he is going to California.
About a month ago a young man
from Albany, while stopping at Geo.
Blodgett's, was taken violently ill with
diphtheria and for several days his life
was despaired of, butlthanks to good
care and treatment he Is now in fair
way for recovery.
1t is not quite plain,
Whether Cleveland or Blaine,
The race to the White House will win.
'Tis our earnest prayer,
That who wins the chair,
Will be free from corruption and sin.
STYLUS.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-11-14

AIDES MEDICAL ADvIsER-A COM
Q Medical Work for. Women, hand
ely bound in cloth andillustrated;
paid for 10 two-cent stamps. Tells
to prevent and cure oil diseases OF
sex, by a treatment at home. Worth
Weight in Gold to every lady suffer
from any OF these diseases. Over
90 sold already. Address NUNDA
Co., NUNDA, N. Y.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-11-14

Mrs. Cole, wife of G. G. Cole, and II
daughter of D. Morse of Island Pond,
died at Westboro, Mass, on the 9th
inst, after lingering illness. She
leaves husband and three children
to mourn her loss. The deceased lady
had many friends in Island Pond.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-11-14
CHESTER THOMAS.

. 1t is announced from Lunsnburg
that DIR. Cutting has just returned
from Boston with a full line of winter
goods, stock of prints and ginghams,
shirtings, etc., and invites an inspec-
ton of them. This seems rather a
queer stock in trade for a DOCTOR
CoaticoOk Observer.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-11-14
NOMMIssIONERs NOTICE.

The undersi gned having been appointed by
the Hon Probate Court for the District of Els
sex, Commissioners to receive, examine and
adjustall claims and demands of all persons
against the estate of Eber lIartshorn late of
Lunenburg i'm said district, deceased, repre-
scented insolyent, and the term Of six months
from the eighteenth day of October A. b.,
1891 being allowed by said Court to the CT ed
ltors of said deceased, to exhibit and prove
that we will attend to the duties of our APP
pointment at the store of II A. Cutting, in
Bunenburg, i'll said District, ON the Goth day
OF November inst and 18th day of April next
atone o'clock, in the afternoon ON each of
said days.
Dated at Lunenburgh, this 4th day of No.
vember, A. d. 1884,
WM ,;s cT Il C0!E' Commissioners.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-11-14
EAST CHARLESTON.

The Ladies' Union Charitable Soci-
ETY. of this place will hold q fair Wed.
nesday afternoon. Nov. 10, at the YES
try hall of the church. Oysters will
be served from to o'clock p. M, and
the proceeds are to go towards putting
in a furnace to warm the church. The
ladies have worked hard for the past
few months, and have many articles,
both for use and ornament, which all
are inTited TO-. inspect apd purchase,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-11-14

. On Monday Of last week the sad
news-of the death of Hattie S. Stowell
ofSouth Paris, Maine, was autographed
along our lines, bringing sorrow to the
hearts of her many friends who will
remember the merry, laughing girl of
twelve summers as she moved amongst
US, bringing joy and gladness wher-
ever she went. A few years ago q
motherland two brothers were laid to
rest in our cemetery, and little later
Mr. Stowell moved his family to South
Paris, where Hattie lived until the
time of her death, which leaves her
father, two older sisters and a brother
to mourn over an irreparable loss.
Though an invalid for the past few
years, her friends hoped to enjoy tie
pleasure of her society for many years
to come, but death came with its icy
hand and bore her to that land where
pain or sorrow never come; and, while
we sympathize with the dear ones left
behind, let us>not forget that our loss
is her gain. r.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-11-14

Mrs. Letarte, who has been sick. for
a long time, past, died last week, We'd
nesday. Tier age, was 81 years. The
funeral services were'held at the. Ro-
man Catholic Church. last Saturday
morning, the Rev. Father Coderre- Of
the Boundary Line officiating. The
deceased lady was held in high, esteem
in this community.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-11-14

Two fine second hand American
Star Bicycles, with all latest improve
ments, are offered for sale, by c.. D.
Batchelder, Lancaster, N. H., at about
half original cost. Here is a. chance
for some of the. Island Pond boys.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-11-14

The auction sales in Dunlap's build
ing, which are to be continued through
out this week and perhaps part of
next, are quite well attended. and
large quantities of goods are being dis
posed of.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-11-14

We learn that J. g. Rawson will go
to Boston and New York next week to
purchase Christmas novelties. His
stock this year will be larger and bet
ter than ever before, which is saying a
great deal.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-11-14

Lovejoy from the mob, and was with
him when shot down. In 1913, while
assisting fugitive to escape, he was
arrested and nearly lost his life. Beat
en- in the courts, but undaunted, he
continued to be station agent on the
underground railroad, where he did
good service. He was not the man to
finch from what he thought was right
il it cost him his life.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-11-14

The object is one that interests us all
here, for the church has always been
uncomfortable in the winter, and as
the ladies have. taken the matter in
hand, let'sall lend a helping hand to
theIas g.