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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20
GUILDILALL.

The singing school taught by Mr..
Norton of West Concord closed Thurs
day evening, March 10, with a recital
in the Congregational church. Forty
seven OF the class were present and
took part. The entertainment was
much enjoyed by a fair audience of
towns people, who expressed them
selves as highly pleased with the evil
dent attainment the class had made
in the short term of eighteen lessons.
The promise of the first evenings of
the school has been fully realized. 1t
has indeed been a success. We un-
derstand that efforts are TO be made
to arrange for an occasional meeting
of the class for practice. Friday even
ing many of the older members of the
class had a sleigh ride to Lunenburgh,
to visit the school there. Although
they returned early Git was early the
next day, however, they report a
pleasant time.
The County Court opened with a
very full attendance, and the promise
of rather more than the usual amount
OF business, but as the Editor is on the
ground, full report will doubtless
appear.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20
AMONG OUR NEIGHBORS.
BLOOMFIELD.

BLOOMFIELD.
Bernice Silver has bought the pair
of gray horses formerly owned by IL.
B. Human of Stratford, N. H., of
Henry Bowman.
Our town boasts two individuals of
industrious habits, viz: Carrie Davis,
little girl of 0 years, who has knit
five pairs of mems footings, and near
ly finished her sixth pair, this winter,
besides mjttens and stockings for her.
self; also hrs. Raymond Fuller, an old
lady of nearly rs years, who is SO lame
from fall of two years ago that she
has to walk with a cane, has spun,
while in sitting posture, and prepar-
ed the yarn and knit six pairs of mems
footings, and seven pairs of double
mittens, besides doing the house work
for herself and husband since the first
of December.
Bcrnice Silver is soon to move on to
his new farm in Canaan, formerly
owned by Mr.. Huntoon.
Asa and Earle Fuller were quite sick
last week, but we are glad to report
their conva lescence. Mrs. G. V. Clough
was also on the sick list with sore
throat. She, too, is better.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20
ENGLAND In Tic soudnn.

The British situation in Egypt is very
grave. Mr.. John Morley and Mr.. Leonard
Courtenay, two of the ablest and most
aggressive of the radical Liberals, protest
against the further prosecution of the
Soudan campaign as criminal folly, and
denounce it as a policy Of vengeance and
inhumanity. They are supported by q
significant part Of the English country
press, and they are as savagely attacked
by some of the Liberal papers. Mean
while enormous military preparations are
pushed forward, and the drain of men and
resources promises to be very great. In
case of success, permanent British occu-
patton of the Soudan would seem to be
impracticable, and in case Of defeat the dis
aSter would be incalculable. Yet abandon
ment of the country now would hardly be
tolerated by English opinion. and, if prac-
ticable, would result in the most serious
consequences. 1t is II situation which re-
quires for its happy solution the utmost
sagacity and self-possession.
England is in the Soudan because of Eer
vast moneyed interests in Egypt. To save
those interests she sustained the Egyptian
government, and as that government is
threatened by the Mahdi in the Soudan,
the defense of English residents and of
English interests requires England sup
port. English abandonment of Egypt
would involve enormous bloodshed, tho
control of the Suez Canal, the sacrifice OF
legitimate English int ,ests, and the loss Of
British prestige, with allits consequences,
throughout the East. No Government
would lightly assume the responsibility OF
such consequences The situation must
be dealt with exactly as it is and not as
it might have been. 70 avenge the death
of General Gordon or of any other leader,
however justly eminent and however
cruelty slain, is not a iii object for great
campaign. But to Withstand the onset Of
fanatical barbarsm upon civilization may
be the highest duty.
This is the serious plea which is urged
In England for the recapture of khar-
tOom. The oppCs. ton to it, however, is
certainly not poltrOOnery, rs some of the
more furious journals allege. The differ
ence is one of judgment If England
should now attempt to leave the Soudan
and Egypt, the consequences would BIO
such as Mr.. Morley and MIR Courtenay
and their friends would themselves de-
plore and condemn. Is it their position
that England should abandon all territory
except the British Isles and If so, how
would they Justify its occupation of tn emf
WantOn British war upon other states and
people is very different from the defense
of British citizens resident in foreign
countries, and of honest interests legiti,
mately acquired in them. The trouble in
Egypt has been inadequate preparation,
Energy, ample preparation, and rapidity of
movement would haye saved Bri tish lives
and interests. Mr.. Gladstone says that
ultimately the British will Withdraw.
But the pressing question is, what shall DO
done in the meantime?-l HGrper"s Week.
IHl
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20

We are indebted to Mr.. L. Ii. Water
house for a copy of the Portland Arg1s
containing an account of the trip of
the Maine Inauguration Club to
Washington. The trip occupied Just
five days, and we notice that Horace
Jones, somewhat noted character in
this vicinity got offended at some of
the Washingtonians, and seeking aid
in his trouble of the "Maineites," and
being refused he then and there left
the democratic ranks. However, on
sober consideration he was induced to
again join the triumphal party by the
present of o genuine Cleveland bird.
Horace slept but fifteen minutes dur
ing the entire trip, and reported that
was the only thing he egretted-hav-
ing lost that much of o. good time.
Mr. Warehouse was treasurer of the
club, and report states, performed his
arduous duties admirably. At his
suggestion, the club is to be organized
into a State organization.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20
A PROCLAMATION,
ny samuel E. Pingree, Governor.

ny samuel +. Pingrec, Governor
The custom and example of our fore.
fathers, in dedicating a special day OF
the year TO the pious service of fasting,
humiliation and prayer to the Lord,
has been beneficent in its influences
upon the people of our State and Ma
ton, and is worthy of perpetuation.
l do, therefore, designate and ap-
point
FRIDAY, THE Sd DAY OF APRIL NEXT,
as the day of our Annual Fast, to be
observed and kept as such by the peo-
pie of this State.
And l recommend that on that day
ell the people rest from unnecessary
labor and business, abstain from rec
reation and amusements, and engage
in exercises of penitence and devotion
to God in our customary places of
public worship, and in deeds and SER
vices of love to HIM and to our fellow
men, in our communities and homes.
Given under my hand and the State
seal, at Hartford, this third day of
March, in the year of our Lord one
thousand and eighty five, and of the
American Independence the one hun
dred and ninth.
SAMUEL E. PINGREE.
By the Governor,
ALFRED e. WATSON,
Sec'y of Military and Naval Affairs.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20
SLANG.

He is tender and gentle and good to me
always;
have loved him from girlhood-shall love
him till death.
The home he has made me true lovers Eden,
Except for serpent that's lurking beneath.
Here sit and embroider paint plaques and
write poetry,
And wait for his coming-his fond little
wife,
But when rush to him and ask IL he loves me,
He kisses me, saying, You bet your sweet
life."
Oh, how can bear It'll For love is 30 serious.
SO sweet and so solemn, that cruel the pang
The true heart must feel when its deopest OUT
pouring
Is met in such fashion with jest and slang,
But the end it approaching, aud, cen though it
kill me,
I'll leave him since surely he has no regard
For his ,wife-or to-day when | asked if he
loved me
He'd never have answered." Why, cert,
little pard,"
Il Washington Ratchet,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20

AS will be seen by an advertisement
elsewhere, Signor Bosco is to give a
series of popular entertainments of
magic art and illusion at the Island
Pond Hall, commencing Saturday,
March 81. lie will undoubtedly re-
ceire good patronage here. We clip
the following from the Great Falls Free
Press: Those who missed seeing Signor
Bosco, the Austrian Conjurer and H.
lusionist, on Saturday, Monday aud
Tuesday evenings, lost an opportunity
of seeing magical entertainment
which has never been equaled by any
performer who has ever visited this
section, Signor Bosco makes a prac-
tice OK giving away presents. In this
respect he even surpasses Prof. Taylor,
giving away large quantities of silver
ware. The two leading presents were
a silveric ice pitcher and a ladies gold
watch,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20

son; and where ignorance most pre-
walls, there the greatest mistakes are
made. What l wish to convey to
every owner of Horses, Cattle, Sheep,
Pigs, Dogs. &c, is that a very great
point would be attained in many in
stances by letting Nature take her
course. Especially should this be
done in what are termed natural all
ments, such as parturition and the
like. To interfere with the laws of
Nature in most cases is as foolish as
attempting to "paint the lily" If the
untutored owner would content him
self in nine cases out of ten by giving
little aperient (opening) medicine,
and carefully attend to the comfort
and nursing of the poor beast, better
results would often follow. Many an
finals are killed outright, and others
injured for long time, by over dos
ing with drugs, of the property and
action of which the giver knows moth
ing; and the poor patient often has
not only to fight against some bad
disease, but against the nostrums of
some we'll meaning but unskillful doc
tor also. All owners of our domesti-
Gated animals should learn to study
the symptoms, should they see any
signs of disease, sickness or lameness;
and rather than attempt self treat
ment, send every particular to me.
and will faithfully reply by return
mail, giving every explanation as to
treatment, etc. See advertisement.
Address DIR. J. Barton, Royal Veterina-
nv Infirmary, Lennoxville, Que.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20

Comfort for smokers Is found in the
current number of the British Medical
Journal, which denies the possibility
of smoking having caused the cancer
with which Genera! Grant is now af-
flicted. The Journal says that the
risk of cancer in the threat incurred
by smokers is infinitesimal, and de-
nounces the anti-tobacconists for seek
ing to make capital for their particu-
lar fad out of the suffarings of a great
man.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20

A little daughter of Louis Compan-
ion was quite seriously burned about
the arms and body, Thursday. She
was fixing the fire, and live coal flew
up her sleeve. The child not knowing
just what to do, ran out into the street
where the wind quickly blew the spark
into a flame. Fortunately some peo-
pie living near saw her perilous and
helpless condition and promptly res
cued her.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20

DR.. Raymond, the dentist, returned
home "Wednesday morning, after a
stay of nearly three weeks. He did n
large amount of work and gave the
utmost satisfaction. lie expects to re-
turn here about Aug. 1, due notice of
which will be given in these columns.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20
Published by request.
PAT'SEY.

Sad the notes the bell is to1lng,
From this world loved ones gone;
See, the boys in green are marching,
Can he be Friendly SOM"
Yes. the bright green banners waving,
But it's draped with Sorrow now.
Marshal Patsey, he is sleeping,
Deaths cold hand is on his brow.
Slowly, sadly, on they re moving
In that dark and stormy gloom,
Bearing now their loved young Marshal
To the portal of his tomb.
Loved ones near him now are standing,
oh, that burst of sorrows wave,
AS he's lowered down forever
In the cold and silent grave.
Friendly SONG, they dip the banner
Ger their Marshal lying there,
Comrades knecling, softly breathing
For him now q quiet prayer
Grief her cup is overfiowing,
With that Father standin ear;
That fond Mothers tears are falling,
Falling for her Patscy dear.
Brothers kind are deep lamenting.
Their sad loss we all deplore,
For the cheering voice Of Patsey
Will be heard on earth no more.
Dear and gentle, loving sisters,
Sorrows strains their bos0ms swell,
Gazing down on their loved brother,
Now to breathe their last farewell.
From lone hearts the words they utt or,
Deep the sad and mournful sound;
"Patsey, Patsey, our poor Patsoy,
Patsey in the cold, cold ground
Dear and gentle, Loving sisters,
Brothers kind and parents fond,
Patsey now is but repoSin9
In grave in Island Pond.
Friendly Sons in hope have placed him
There, where storms will never roll
Softly breathing, ere they leave him
Lord have mercy on his soul" T..
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20

The Fisher Mills at Bennington have
been sold to New York parties, who
will start them up Immediately. These
extensive wooden mills have laid idle
since the death of their former owner
last year, causing a loss of one-third
business to Burlington, and nearly
Il thousand population. The new firm
are to run on fine grade wooden cloths,
and possess ample capital.
Morrisville has refused to incorpo-
rate, as allowed to do under the act of
the last legislature.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20

Some of our fun or mischief loving
young men relieved the monotony of
their tedious existence last Saturday
occupying the attention of boy the
whole forenoon in sending him around
town on various fruitless errands,
such as to procure round square, q
left handed monkey wrench, an auger
to bore a square hole, etc.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20
CANAAN.
Mr.. Eltt0T:

send you a spirit message as pub
liShed in the Banner Of Light, believing
1T will be of great interest to your
many readers in this vicinity. The
message was received at u public Sc
ance held in Boston, Dec. 80, 1884,
given through the mediumship of Miss
N. T. Shelhamer, and there are many
here who recognize in it a message
from the unseen world.
IDA AND GEoRGIE H. ALLEN.
Now Lotela is going to speak for u
little boy. She thinks he is about ten
or eleven summers old. lie has been
gone over going on two years; it isn't
two yet. lie wants to send his love
home. He says home with emphasis.
There's bright, pleasant looking
young woman holding him by the
hand; her face is all lighted up. She
has been in the spirit world a good
many summers, and Lotela sees the
name of IDA right in front of her fore
head. She wants to say that she is
the teacher and guide of the little boy;
is caring for him, and will continue to
do SO until the dear ones come to the
bright and beautiful world where they
dwell
The little boy says: "Tell them am
happy here; that go to school and
learn many things. l knew spirits
could come back and talk and make
movements, and do many other
things, because was taught that from
the time | was born, but | did not
know just what the spirit world was
like, and what the lovely people wore
who lived there, and just how my
mamma looked, until went over
myself and saw all the pretty things
that are there. l ain SO happy 1 have
not had any time to cry or feel bad or
wish was back again; and sometime
hope grandma will feel it is all right
that went to a bright and pretty
home. l go to a lovely school. want
to say to every body that the spir-
its are trying their best to help the
poor people, and make them wise and
good, so that when they go to the
other life, they will not be down low,
but will be up high and happy.
There is one person on earth--I am
not going to speak his name-whom l
am trying to help do the best he can,
SO that when he gets to the spirit
world he will be in good condition
to work and do lots of good. He is
doing good in his way here, and ever
so many people like him, and are glad
he is doing so much. l am going to
be his guardian spirit and try to help
him all 1 can over the rough places,
and make his spirit strong.
This little boy comes, so he tells Lo-
tela, from Canaan, VT, and his name
is George II. Allen,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20

MIR. A. II. Hall has been elected
chairman of the school board, and MFR.
G. L. Clarke has been appointed clerk.
The latter is now busily engaged in
hunting up the vital statistics of the
town for the past year. and will be
glad to receive any and all informa-
ton pertaining thereto.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20
BORN
DUNBAR. In Island Pond, March Is, TO Mr.,
and Mrs. +. NJ. Dunbar, n daughter.
DTEEss-

In Sleepy Eye Mimi, March o,
Eliza j, Mansur, wife CT Frank WigRin.
and daughter Of the late Warren Mansup
and Jane ANIansur, aged 81 years
Rest, gentle spirit rest,
Thy conflicts DER; thy labors doaeS
Angels thy friends; thy home
The presence Of the Holy one
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20

Geo. Van Dyke has recently pur-
chased of z. NJ. Mansur, admir- of Por-
ter Humans estate, twenty-six hun
dred acres of land in Averill, also two
thousand acres of j. S. Van Wyck of
New York City. These lands, in ad.
dition to other scattering lots he has
recently purchased, will make George
a nice little farm.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20
EAST CHARLESTON.

Mrs. Emma Braynard has returned
from Lowell, Mass, where she has
spent about two months visiting
friends.
Miss Hattie Goodwin has received a
present of a nice piano from her uncle,
r. w. Gray of Boston.
II. G. Bruce is selling large stock
of goods at auction. The sale to con-
tlnue until all are sold out.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20

The receipts of the Grand Trunk
Railway for the week ending March
Z, were $273,G22, against 1898, 1O4 in
the corresponding period last year,
showing q decrease of $19,492.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20

One citizen of Island Pond realized
that Thursday night of last week was
u cold one. He went to bed leaving
the back door of his residence wide
open. Animal heat proved insufficient
for comfort for once.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20

1t will crafty the many friends of
Judge Hobbs to know that he has re-.
covered from his recent severe illness,
and is again able to resume his rail
road duties.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20

John Taylor, the young man who
broke into d. p. McKenzie's barber
shop the night Of the Stewart House
ball has been sentenced to six months
in the work house at Rutland.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20

The coolest snap of the season visit
ed us last Friday, the thermometer
registering AZ below zero at 5 80 a. m. ::
at p. III. "a above; a change of rs
degrees in seven hours and q half.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20

The Boston Comedy Company were
in town over Sunday. Manager Web
Der reported successful tour in the
eastern townships.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20

z. NJ. Mansur has exchanged his
farm in Charleston with Mr.. Calvin
Drown for his place in this village,
which he desires to sell or rei.t.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20

Ladies holding tickets to Signor
Bosco's entertainment should use them
Saturday evening, as they are good
only for the first night.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20

And now it turns out that the Ac-
ton yarn is a hoax. Sic vita est-in
the 10th century. Full of uncertain
ties.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20

DoCTORISa HORSES. Medicines are
too often pnwisely resorted to for our
domestioated animals, a practice of
tradition handed down from father to
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20

March came in like a lion, and seems
determined to march right through
the month on the same line.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20

That precept "six days shalt thou
labor and do all thy work." was froz-
en- out of Island Pond q long time
ago.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20
Fast Day, April 3.
Have you stopped swearing?

Cheney has vanished his art gal
lery.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20
gptal and General gutes.
Bosco is coming.
Did you see the eclipse?

John Garland has resumed his du-
ties at the mill. His hand is healing
rapidly.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20

w. J. Chesney got his hand crushed
in the "bull wheel" at the Averill
Lumber Cos. mill last Saturday.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20

Monday, March IS;
Eclipse!
Smoked glass;!
Lame eye =!
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20

A very handsome assortment of
Easter cards is now displayed at the
drug store.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20

st. Patrick's Day passed Off very
quietly, unmarked, except by Hber-
al display of green ribbon.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20

Our court report is held over till
next week, in order that the full pro.
eeedings may appear in one issue.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20

A German histologist states that wa
have n new brain every sixty days We
presume defendants in breach of promise
suits will take advantage of this scientific
fact. and cause u "ehaAWe of mind" act
to DO passed,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20

Island Pond Lodge, No. 40, 10. IT,
T., holds its regular meetings every
Wednesday evening, in the vestry OF
the NJ. E. Church. Transient brothers
and sisters cordially welcomed.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-20

.,sssss.. Essex Lodge, No. 10, hold
sSS5eSE its regular meetings every
'ssssasses Thursday evening in Odd
Fellows Hall on Main Street. Tran
Sient brothers are cordially invited.