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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-05-29

Two new G. A. Z. posts have been
organized since the last annual State
eneampmeut held In Rutland in Feb
ruary. These are the j.. v Randall
No. 81 Of Danviile ard the Abraham
Lincoln No. 50 OF. Hartford. 4 CHAR
ter has also been applied for hy- Graf
ton.
The Bradford Paper Manufacturing
Company OF Bradford has gone into
insolvency.
DR.. n. L. Buck, a prominent physi-
elan Of Oakland, Cal, was murdered
Sunday night by an cx-soldier. DIR.
Buck was native of Vermont and
formerly pra.ticeI at Springfield,
Mass.
The directors Of the Rutland Rail-
road Company at their meeting ia
Boston Friday instructed the counsel
of the corporation by vote to file bill
Of exceptions in the suit against John
y. Page, and to take steps to have the
case heard in the Supreme Court.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-05-29

A monster lunge, weighing over 20
pounds, was caught in Morgan lake
last week by w. w. Cheney. 1t was
purchased by Mr.. Richardson and by
him sent to Mr.. f. A. Reichardt of
Elizabeth, n. j., as specimen of the
fish caught in this vicinity. Mr..
Reichardt enjoyed weeks stay in
Island Pond last summer, and so
favorabIy impressed was he with the
place and it's surroundings, and the
advantages it offered as a summer
residence, that by his especial request
the descriptive sketch, elsewhere in
this issue, is published, one hnndred
copies of the paper being ordered by
him for distribution among his friends.
Mr.. Reichardt intends returning here
this summer for heightened stay,
and hopes that the publication of the
sketch may induce a number of his
friends to accompany him. We hope
so too, and extend, in advance, q cor
dial welcome.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-05-29

The following will probably be the
programme for the several days Of the
G.. A. r. Encampment ut Portland
next month: Monday arrival day and
assignment of quarters; Tuesday, par
ade and reception of Commander
Kuntz at City Hall in the evening;
Wednesday, encampment meeting,
two balloon ascensions during the
day, reception of the Woman's Ma
tional Relief Corps at City Hall in tie
evening, with fireworks and camp fire
on the Eastern Promenade; Thursday,
encampment meeting; .Woman's Re
lief Corps of Maine will entertain the
National Relief Corps by sail in
Portland Harbor, and other eXcur-
sions will be taken to the mountains,
the islands and Old Orchard; Friday,
encampment meeting and grand clam
bake and banquet Oh one Of the is
lands in the harbor; Saturday, break
camps.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-05-29

Sydney q. Watkins is at home visit
ing his parents and friendsiOr a week,
after being absent a year. lie has
been canvassing through the New
England States for the reliable firm of
Gerrish s. Co., who are so popular in
their sale OF fruit trees. Mr.. Watkins
returns in about week TO the same
employment at an increased and very
remunerative salary.
We were glad to see Mr.. s. Bowker
out to church again last Sunday; he
has been confined closely to the house
for many weeks with i'll health, and
he looks feeble and emaciated.
Miss NJ. Norris of Derby is stopping
a few weeks with Mrs. G. 3. Silver.
All persons wishing to purchase
school books, in the several districts
in town, will find them at Milo II.
Blodgett's residence, he being the
authorized agent for the sale of the
books.
Rev. J. w. Scott will preach at the
Blodgett schoohouse in Lexington
next Sunday at p. IN. He will hold
meetings there once in two weeks
through the summer and autumn.
He will preach at the Nulhegan school
house at 3 o'clock one week from next
Sunday.
Report says Melvin Fuller and Miss
Lulu Lurvey were united in marriage
few days ago, and are now enjoying
connubial bliss in their new home
May their future be bright, prosper
Gus and happy.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-05-29
IRoscoe conEzIGng ON Twins.

Business recently called Roscoe Conk-
ling to Chicago He has dropped politics
entirely and sticks steadfastly to his pro-
fession, that of the law. His cause in the
west was patent case in which, on be-
half of the inventors, he asked an iniunc-
ton against the use of certain machines
in Chicago. The defendants counsel said
his client had constructed his machine
from two machines previously invented
Conkling answered.: IF the defendant
got out Il patent on half of another ma
chine already patented, he had no more
right to do it, your Honor, than he had to
be the father of one of pair of twins
both Of whom belong to SOME one else.n
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-05-29
His Persistence WAS Rewarded.

Poor Mans Gulch," on Butte Creek,
in California, got its name in this manner
A miner named Noah Helm toiled season
after season in the gulch, but grew poorer
every year, and his neighbors often advised
him to pull up stakes and leave He had
confidence in the claim, heweyer, and said
he proposed to starve there or make a
strike One day Helm struck q bonanza
in the claim, moved down into the valley
and purchased ranch built an elegant
mansion. brought his family from the
East, and is now one of the most prosper
GUS farmers in the county. Although the
spot finally turned out well, it has always
torne the title of Poor Mans Gulch,"
given by the miners.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-05-29
Golden Wedding.

The relatives and a few old-time
friends of Mr.. and Mrs. George Fitz-
gerald, formerly of Lewiston, Me-, J
assembled at their residence on Derby
street last Thursday evening, to cele-
brate the fiftieth anniversary of their
wedding. The gathering was a most
enjoyable one, even to the fourth
generation. The host and hostess re-
ceived many congratulations on com
plotting the half century of married
life, and all agreed that their journey
must have been q smooth and pleas
ant one, and, to insure the same in
the future, Mr., George II. Fitzgerald
suggested frequent use of the new
carriage they would find in the car
riage house. There were also many
other elegant tokens of esteem from
various friends and members Of the
family. Mr.. Fitzgerald recalled many
incidents of the past fifty years, and,
am ong other things, he stated that of
the company of twenty-five present at
their wedding but three are living to-
day. In brief speech he spoke of the
pleasure it gave him to meet so many
of the family together, aud thanked
all for their pleasant and generous
mementos of the golden wedding. An
original poem, written by Mr.. Henry
e. Fitzgerald for this occasion, was
read, and social conversation brought
TO close most happy and success.
ful event.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-05-29
Rcmarknhle Escnnc.

Mrs. Mary A. DALEY of Tunkhan-
mock, Pa, was afflicted for six years
with Asthma and Bronchitis, during
which time thefbest physicians could
give no relief. Her life was despaired
Of, until in last October she procured
bottle of DR.. Kings New Discovery,
when immediate relief was felt, and
by continuing its use for short time
she was completely cured, gaining in
flesh SO pounds in Il few months. Free
Trial Bottles of this certain cure of all
Throat and Lung Diseases at all Drug
Stores. Large Bottles, $780,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-05-29

The best salye in the world for Cuts,
Bruises. Sores, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns and all Skin Eruptions, and
positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
quired. 1t is guaranteed to give per-
feet satisfaction, or money refunded
Price, 25 cents box. For sale by all
druggists.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-05-29
A memorial service was held at tht

4 memorial service was held at the
Congregational! Church last Sunday
under the auspices of Erastus Buck
Post, G, A. r., who attended in a
body, and who, with citizens, entirely
filled the house. Rev. II. II. Edmands
preached a very able sermon, taking
for the foundation Of his remarks, the
setting aside by the Jews of two days
in memory of their deliverance from
evil and destruction. He dwelt on the
duties and honor of an American citi-
zen. pointed out the dangers which be-
set the Republic and suggested ways
in which to overcome them. The SER
vice, which was q fitting preface to the
observances of next Saturday, closed
with the national hymn, america. F"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-05-29

On Friday afternoon of this week a
match game of base ball will be played
on the Fennessey Geld by the Enter
prise and Eureka clubs. In the even
ing the Enterprise club will give a
dance in Island Pond Hall with music
by Bigelow's band; bill, rs cents per
couple, gallery 10 cents. The base
ball boys will appear at the dance in
uniform.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-05-29
CorustajFk S.atigt;cs,

Cornstalks ere never stacked or taken
into account in some parts of the coun
try. IN u few places yet the corn itself is
never husked or harvested, but left stand
ing, while cattle and hogs are turned into
the fields in winter to help themselves.
IN Virginia 10 per cent. of the crop, or
nearly 100000 bushels, was left in the
field over winter last year in Tennessee,
per cent, or 3,236.000 bushels; Ken
lucky and Ohio had each nearly G,000.00J
bushels, while Illinois left 1I,1l8000 bush.
els unharvested. Thrifty Kansas left %
per cent. of her crop, or q 10000 bushels,
ungathered, while in the whole United
States 119,S1l,C Geo bushels were left to the
mercy of winter weather under this prin-
tive form Of husbandry.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-05-29

A letter describing the markets of New
Orleans says everything is sold by the eye,
and there is no standard of measure
Nine-tenths of the hundreds who sell in
the noted French markets Of the city do
not know what bushel or a peck is.
They buy their vegetables by the lot and
piies are of different sizes and prices
The buyer looks at the piles and buys
that which he thinks is Biggest and best
Sometimes buckets and boxes are used to
measure, but they are OF all kinds and
shapes
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-05-29

The Odd Fellows will assemble at
their Lodge roorn on Saturday morn
ing, May 80, at o'clock, sharp, and
march from thence to the Post Hall to
assist the members of the q. A. II. in
doing honor to their noble dead
In the afternoon the fraternity will
again meet at their Lodge room at
o'clock and proceed to the cemetery
to decorate the graves of those of our
number who have gone before.
Per order, 40. DECHENE, N. G.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-05-29
- nre noIia 80.

The hest blood purifier and system
regulator ever placed within the reach
OF suffering humanity, truly is Electric
Bitters. Inactivity Of the Liver, Bill
iousness, Jaundiee, Constipation,
Weak Kidneys, or any disease Of the
urinary organs, or whoever requires am
appetizer, tonic or mild stimulant,
will always find Electric Bitters the
best and only certain cure known.
They act surely and quickly. every
bottle guaranteed to give entire satis-
faction or money refunded. Sold at
80 cents bottle hv all lruggists.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-05-29

Here is hint to farmers. Last fall
a man at Clyde, n. Y, had a number
of stumps which he wished to remove.
He bored holes in them, inserted salt
petre, filed up with water, and then
plugged the holes. About month
ago he took out the plugs, poured in
kerosene oil and set fire. The stumps
have smoldered away without blazing
and now there is nothing left of them
but ashes.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-05-29
CANAAN.

CANAAN.
The want Of water in the Connect
cut river and its branches make it
slow work driving out the lumber this
spring. The drive on Hall stream is
at a standstill, with a probability that
ii will remain so, and work is but just
begun on the main river.
The dry weather is causing the
farmers to look with some anxiety to
their hay crop, but they are getting
we'll along with their spring work.
Albert Beecher, while working on
the drive, had II log rolled on him
breaking his leg badly below the knee.
lie was removed to his home in Here
ford, where he was attended by Dir.
Lee Of West Etewartstown.
There was a skating party at the
Grange Hall last week Tuesday.
About rs were present and all APP
peared to enjoy themselves. We hear
Mr.. Weeks is to put in II hard wood
iioor after which the hall viii be used
for skating rink.
The officials Of the Boston and Low
ell railroad, were in town recently
and met several of the officials of the
International railroad. n consultation
was held in regard to extending the
B. G. and H., up the Connecticut val
ley to meet the Canada road at the
line, and the project was thought
practicable; it may be a reality some
time, out when?
Fire has been running in the woods
in the west part of the town, burning
over quite large tract of land and
causing much damage to timber.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-05-29
EcdernL Patronage.

In the State Department of the Govern
ment, the Assistant Secretary of State re-
ceives $500; two assistant secretaries Of
state, $500 each; chief clerk, &, 800; five
chiefs Of bureau and one translator, So
100 each: twelve clerks of class 4, four
clerks OF class 3, three clerks of class 2, ten
clerks OF class /; four clerks, 81 900 each;
ten clerks, $500 each; one superintendent
Of the watch, $1,000; one assistant, $500;
chief engineer, 1900; assistant engineer,
DOn
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-05-29

Mr.. G. L. Morrison has been glad
dened by the restoration Of his pen
zion, 81 per month, and back pay
dating from June 1875, when, as he
claims, through malice his name was
dropped from the pension lists. The
fact that the pension has been re-
stored would seem to indicate that his
claim was we'll founded.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-05-29
EAST CONCORD.

Mr., Ira Grant died of Bright's dis
ease on Wednesday of last week after
a painful illness of several months.
He was 80 years, months and 10 days
old, and leaves Il large circle OF
mourning friends.
The infant daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred r. Higgins died May 81. So
fades earth's fairest flowers.
Extensive fires were raging in the
woods near this place several days of
last week, doing damage to the extent
of many thousand dollars.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-05-29

The Victor road machine was sub
jected to thorough test last Tuesday
and Wednesday, and the manner in
which it performed its work (especi-
ally on Walnut street, is a sufficient
indication of its merits. The select
men were so impressed with the Vic
tor that they have purchased one.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-05-29

Four men were arrested last week by
Fish Warden w. w. Lombard, for
violation of the fish law, but were re-
leased on a promise to abstain from
any further violation, and the com
plant put on file. The next party
caught infringing the law will not get
off SO easily.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-05-29

In travelling through the country
just now one gets a good idea of what
the farmers spring work is. Every
where can be seen the evidences of the
agriculturist's activity, plowing, har-
rowing, cultivating, sowing, planting,
fertilizing, etc., men and teams being
busily engaged.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-05-29
LUNENBURGH.

Last Sunday evening at Dalton, n.
H., just across the erfrom the South
Lunenburgh depot, Detective Robert
A. Davis of Portland, with his assist
ant Fowler and Deputy Sheriff
Fletcher of Lancaster, after q desper-
ate fight, arrested six men for robbing
freight cars of the Portland and Og-
densburg railroad at SCOTS Mills. A
large part of the property was found
at the residence of one of them.
w. N. Bell, with III. d. Bowker g.
Co., has for sale a superior assortment
of first class carriages of almost every
description. Each carriage sold by
him will be warranted, while the
prices are astonishingly low. See his
advt.
The items received too late for last
weeks issue have been so carefully
laid away that we are unable to find
them. which accounts for their nou-
appearance this week.-ED
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-05-29

Edward J. Hudson and Margaret
Holmes, both of this town, were Joined
in the bonds Of conjugal felicity by
the Rev. VIM. Westover last Sunday.
May genuine happiness be their lot as
they journey together through life.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-05-29

Every member of Essex Lodge who
can possibly do so is earnestly invited
to be present at the regular meeting
this Thursday evening, important
business requiring their presence.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-05-29

Morrison has poor opinion Of IS
land Pond as a place for a photo
grapher, if his advertisement else
where in this issue, is to be taken as a
criterion.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-05-29

The ladies of the town are earnestly
invited to make bouquets, wreaths,
ETC., of flowers, and bring them to the
G. A. R. hall Saturday morning, for
use in the decoration exercises of the
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-05-29
NORTON.

The house of Mr.. Fred Confer was
burned by the fire in the woods on his
farm near the Canaan road, Forest
fires are doing much damage in this
vicinity.
Miss Chosney has commenced teach
ing school here; SO much for the in
corporation of the town.
The telephone line is TO be run from
Norton station to AyeNll mill
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-05-29

News of II special nature from Saifolk
county, n. ", is in effect that the straw
berry crops win be almost total failure
this yenr. the continued cold weather
having killed nary Of the plants ana des-
troyed the bios oms. The farmers have
usually received 100000 season from
this source.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-05-29
CARRIAGES,

l have for sale n few carriages. manufactured
by J. y. Miller OF St Johnsbuly, which | win
sell as low as the lowest, ana can give you
amy style and color desired Every carriage
warranted. Please call and see me before
purchasing elsewhere. w. NJ. BELL,
with Bowker & Co, LuncnDurgh, Vt.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-05-29

1t is said - ...., o we'll known
Grand Trunk employee, is about to en-
ter into the state of matrimony. That
he may glide safely over the shoals
and quicksands of life and find peace
and happiness is the wish of his many
friends.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-05-29

The special tax that was assessed
when the fire district was organized
some time ago is to be utilized in the
purchase of one hundred and fifty
feet of hose.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-05-29

We are in need of copy of the
HERALD for September 5, 1884, to COM
plete our files. IL any of our readers
can furnish it, they will confer a great
favor,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-05-29
SPECIAL BUSINESS NOTICES.

Island Pond Lodge, No. 40, l.. o. U.
t., holds its regular meetings every
Wednesday evening, in the vestTy OF
the NJ. e. Church. Transient brothers
and sisters cordially welcomed.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-05-29
AMONG OUR NEIGHBORs.
BLOOMFIELD.

Fire has done o great deal of dam
age throughout town of late. Report
says two or three sugar camps in the
northern part of the town have been
destroyed by the flames, also consider
able timber. Grass has also suffered
from fire this spring.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-05-29

Senator Edmunds has been .unex-
pectedly summoned 10 testify on
points of American law before the
House of Lords. lie will start for
London on Saturday.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-05-29
.otal ana GeAtral 9ptes.

Always look under your window
before fiinging out your dirty water.
You may be under somebody's win
dow one OF these days.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-05-29

We are glad to learn that the boys
will not be loEg without a place in
which to play ball, the Fennessey field
having been secured for this purpose.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-05-29

Mr. W. S. Williams, collector OF
customs at Coaticook, died at his resi-
dence last Sunday evening, after a
short illness.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-05-29
Vital Quesiions!I!E

Ask he most eminent physician
CfGny school. what is the best thing in
the world for Quieting aud allayins Gil ir-
ritatiOa of the nerves, and curing all forms
of nervous complaints, giving natural,
Childike, refreshing sleep alwdysy
And they will tell you unhesitatlhGly
"SUnlG form Of HODSii! :"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-05-29

,.,s,=ss.. Essex Lodge, No. 13, hold
EST%Sx its regular meetings every
SsSlsgSS Thursday evening in Odd
Fellows Hall on Main Street. Tran
sient brothers are cordially invited.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-05-29
MEMORIAL DAY.

Following is the programme of Ne
mortal Services to be held at Island
Pond, May so, under the auspices OF
Erastus Buck Post No. 49, G. a. r.
Exercises will commence at $50 q. m.
Comrades will meet at the Post Hall
at a. ~, where the procession will
be formed, and at the appointed time,
accompanied By the Odd Fellows and
Friendly Sons of st. Patrick, march to
the NJ. f. Church where public exer-
will be held as follows:
1. Music.
2. Prayer.
3. Special service by the Post.
4. Music.
5. Address by Hon. Geo. N. Dale.
G. Music.
The procession will then be reformed
and move to the cemetery, where q
short and appropriate service will be
held, and our annual tribute of flow
ers placed upon the graves of the he.
roes who sleep in our midst.
A cordial invitation is extended to
all soldiers, not members of the order,
to march in the procession, and to the
citizens, who, although they did not
breast with us the storms of battle
were none the less sharers with US in
the griefs and privations of the war,
and SO loyalty supported us in those
dark and trying days, Per Order,
A. ii. HALL, Commander.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-05-29
MARE IED-

HUDSON-HOLMES. In Brighton, May 2lth,
by the Rev. VIM. WestOyor. Edward j.
Hudson and Margaret Holmes, both of
brighton.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-05-29
GUILDHALL.

The Rev. T. L. Small, pastor Of the
Congregational Church here, has ac-
cepted call to the Congregational
Church at Northwood, n. II.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-05-29

William Prentiss of Cambridge has
lost three head more of cattle-mall-
ing twenty that he has lost since the
disease first broke out among his
stock.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-05-29

e. NJ. Calkins, of Warnersville, has
finished a model of Mount Vernon,
Washington's residence, his death bed
scene, etc, with lifelike moving fig
ures, rocks, rivers, and railway cars.
The whole is on a platform 7x90, and
the figures wera all carved with q
knife. lie has been twenty years do
ing it.