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The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-03-10
Spanish Town, Jamaica, West Indies
Oct. "a, 1882.

Spanish Town, Jamaica, West Indies,
Oct. "a, 1882.
Dear Sir,-I write to inform you that
l have derived great benefit from
"Seigel's Syrup" For some years l have
suffered from liver complaint, with its
many and varied concomitant evils, so
that my life was perpetual misery.
Twelve months ago was induced to try
Scigel's Syrup, and although rather
sceptical, having tried SO many reputed
infallible remedies, l determined to give
it at least a fair trial. In two or three
days felt considerably better, and now
at the end of twelve months (having
continued taking iU l am glad to say
that am different being altogether.
1t is said 81 certain pens that they "come
as boon and blessing to men" and
have no reason to doubt the truthfulness
of the statement can truly say, how
ever, that Seigel's Syrup has come as a
"boon and blessing" to me. / have re.
commended it to several fellow-suffcrers
from this distressing complaint, and
their testimony is quito in accordance
with my own. Gratitude for the benefit
have derived from the excellent pre-.
paration, prompts me to furnish you
with this unsolicited testimonial
am dear Sir,
Yours ever gratefully,
(Signed) Carey B. Berry,
A. j. White, Esq. Baptist Missionary.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-03-10
ANSWERS TO LAST WEEKS PUZZLES

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To Numerical Enigma--The Currency
Question.
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The average size of American
families has decreased one-tenth
since 1850.
Women are coming to the front in
Washington. Mrs. Laura De Force
Gordon follows Mrs. Belva Ann
Lockwood at the bar; Mrs. DIR. Win
slow and Mrs. Susan Edison are dis
tinguished physicians, with profitable
practice in big families, and the wife
OF Russian Minister de Strive is also
doctor.
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Preston, Sept. 2lst, 1888.

Preston, Sept. 21st, 1883.
My Dear SiI,-Your Syrup and Pills
are still very popular with my customers,
many saying they are the best family
medicines possible.
Thosother day customer came for
two bottles of Syrup and said Mother
Seigel" had saved the life of his wife,
and he added, zone of these bottles |
am sending fifteen miles away to friend
who is very ill. have much faith in it,"
The sale keeps up wonderfully, in fact,
one would fancy almost that the people
were beginning to breakfast, dine, and
sup on Mother Seigel's Syrup, the de.
mand is so constant and the satisfaction
so great.
l am, dear Sir, yours faithfully,
(SigncO w. Bowker.
To A. j. White, ESQ,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-01-09

cause for his persistency on this occa.
sion can be imagined.
This reminds us of an old story from
the French:
1t is related that a Frenchman, Au-
bri de Montdidier, while passing alone
in the forests of Bondy was assassinat-
ed and buried at the foot of tree. Ills
dog remained on his grave many days
and until pressed with hunger, he went
away. lie went to Paris to an init
mate friend of the unfortunate Aubri,
and by his sorrowful howls seemed to
endeavor to announce to him his trou.
BILE. Having eaten he recommended
his cries, went to the door, turned his
head to see if they followed him, re-
turned to the friend of his master and
took him by the coat as if to show
him to come with him. The singulari-
ty of all the movements of the dog, his
coming without his whom he
never quilted, the sudden disappear
ance of the master, and all the circum-
stances induced them to follow the
dog. He went directly to the foot of
the tree and there redoubled his cries,
and paved the earth as sign for them
to search in that place. They did,
and found the body of Aubri. Some
time after, the dog saw the assassin,
Macaire, and seized him by the throat
and was with difficulty made to let go.
Each time the dog met Macaire he
evinced the same fury These things
were regarded as very extraordinary.
Several other circumstances increased
suspicion. The King hearing of the
circumstances ordered the dog to be
brought to him. The dog appeared
tranquil until the moment he saw Ma
caire in the midst of score of other
courtesans, when he turned, growled,
and undertook to jump on him. At
this time it was the custom to order u
combat between the accused and the
accuser, called the "wager of battle"
This was founded on the idea that the
gods would protect and make the i'll
nocent party victorious. The King
struck with all the induces which unit
ed against Macaire ordered q duel be-
tween the Ghooaiier and the dog. The
lists were marked in "l'ile Notre-
Dame" which was in the middle of
Paris, but then uninhabited. Macaire
was armed with a great stick, while
the dog had cask into which he
could retreat. They loosed him i'm
mediately he turned toward his adver-
sary, avoided his blows, menaced him
first on one side, then the other, and
at last, having fatigued him, he leaped
on him, seized him by the throat, and
he finally confessed his crime in the
presence of the King and all the court.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-01-09
LUsNENBURGU.


The members of the Congregational
church and society, and friends of
Rev. l.. W. Harris met at tbs parson-
age last week, Wednesday afternoon
and evening for social enjoyment and
to leave with Mr.. II. AMI family re-
minder of their continued love and
esteem, and to express a hope for thoir
continued health and prosperity.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. A. Turner ire TAX
ing a three weeks vacation, being
with friends in Derby.
Mr. Elmer Day having sold his farm
in Waterford, his mother has come to
this town for her future home and
! will keep house for her son Harry.
Many friends will gladly welcome her.
Mr. il. Brooks has sold his farm to
Mr.. i. l. Luce for $4,000. Mr.. Brooks
remains until Spring. Does this mean
that the new administration will have
no further need of the services of Mr..
L.? We trust not. Suppose it is for
u speculation merely.
ANOTHER RESURRECTION. The
School house question up again. The
absence of j. w. Hartshorn presents
an opportune moment which is seized
upon, and at a meeting last Saturday
evening vote to build a new house
ON the present site is the result. Com
mittee of Investigation, etc, consisting
of VIM, Chandler, Geo. N. Dodge, S.
Phelps, Geo. S. Temple is chosen, who
will report plans, specifications, ETC.,
in two weeks.
MIR, William Houston, who was re-
Gently burnt out and lost nearly his
all, has, with the assistance of friends
and neighbors, built a comfortable
frame house, and will soon be, domi-
ciled again for the winter. The help
is to him and his wife and children
very timely, and is fully appreciated.
We trust better luck, or a little less
carelessness may attend him in the
future.
Perhaps but few Of our people are
aware that we have the best taxider-
mist in the State, and one of the best
in New England, here in Lunenburgh.
All know that the best shot, so to
speak, in town is Will Balch. For
some years he has talSe2 u great de-
light in hunting and, as many perhaps
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-01-09
CANAAN.

The mild weather the past week has
very seriously affected numbering op.
erations in this section, many camps
having laid off entirely.
Charles Weeks has just returned
from Montreal, where he has been to
purchase horses tor his use in hauling
lumber.
There were two men very danger
ously injured at Averill Pond last
week by a tree falling on them. At
last accounts it was thought their in
juries would prove fatal.
Charles WEIGH has leased the Green
mill at Wallace Pond, and moved the
engine from his starch mill into it, and
intends doing quite n business manu-
featuring lumber this winter. Charles
is live young man, with means to
push business, and will undoubtedly
make his new venture successful one.
Doctors Lee and Ward performed
the operation of amputating the foot
of Henry Amy who was frozen short
time since, and he is now doing well.
m> HEz.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-01-09
WEST CONCORD.

There were forty-three couples al
the New Years ball at the West Con
cord House, and all present heartily
enjoyed the occasion.
During the slippery going of the
past week Miss Lorilla Green fell and
broke her hip.
Last week, Thursday, an officer from
Newport arrested one II. A. West on a
charge of stealing paints. lie is a car.
riage painter and had been here only
a few weeks. lie returned on Satur.
day, the hearing of the case not devel-
oping sufficient evidence to convict
him.
Last Friday Robert liam appeared
before Town Grand Juror johnson
and entered u complaint against him
self of drunkenness, and paid his fine
of So.
W. Z. Bailey's wife made him q
New Years present of six pound boy.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-01-09

Last Tuesday being the feast of
Epiphany, or Twelfth day, special
services were held in the Roman Cath
olic and Episcopal churches here. The
Epiphany denoted among the heather
Greeks festival held in commemora-
ton of the appearance of a god in any
particular place. 1t subsequently
passed into the usage of the Christian
Church, and was used to designate the
manifestation or appearance of Christ
upon earth to the Gentiles. This oc-
casion is commemorated in the Church
on the 9th OF January. the twelfth day
after Christmas, and hence is called
Twelfth day.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-01-09

may know, he has devoted some OF his
spare moments in learning the art Of
mounting the birds and animals which
were the trophies of his hunting expe-
ditions. OF late he has made it study
and those who have had the pleasure
of visiting him and looking over his
cabinet can attest to the skill of his
hands and the success which has at
tended his labor. His collection is
more complete, in some respects, than
that at Montpelier. Dir. Balch has,
upon an earnest invitation, consented
to send much of his work to the New
Orleans Exposition. The collection
sent consists OF over 200 birds and be-
tween 30 and 40 wild animals, all of
the value of $1,000. We expect this
&C ton will create demand for Mr..
Balch's work, and that he will be fully
rewarded for all his efforts in this art.
YOURS TRULY.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-01-09

Pluribus Unum." A bross coin has
on the diverse a fine profile of King
George the Third, with the words,
" Georgius III Del Gratia." on the
reverse is a shield surmOunted by a.
crown, with the legend, IN. B. Feth.
Rex V. d. ct Laos Iatati." This coin
has the date of 1875.
Putney has issued new bonds for
$4,000, which have been taken by a
Connecticut man at 1-2 per cent in
terest.
The many friends OF the venerable
Rev. Alvah Sabin, so long and favor
ably known in al this section, will be
panied to learn that he has suffered
the breaking Of his thigh bone at his
home in Sycamore, III. At his great
age the injury must be doubIy trying
and lie will receive the sympathy Of
all who knew him in his old home.
II. e. Folsom of Lyndonville has
been elected President of the Mer-
chants National Bank at st. Johns.
bury, in place of Frederick Fletcher,
resigned.
Rev. VIM. Sewall of South Royalton
has received an unanimous call from
the First Cong. Society of Durham,
Conn, to become their acting pastor.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-01-09

1t is our sad duty to chronicle the
death of Mrs. James Strathern, which
occurred at her home last Monday
morning. The deceased lady had
been great sufferer for many months
past from neuralgia rheumatism and
consumption, yet ip all her long and
painful sickness she revealed those
qualities which won the admiration
of all. Always cheerful and hopeful,
her calm resignation and sweet Chris
tan faith were never moro manifest,
her courage never stronger than in the
last days when the great trial came,
Mrs. Strathern was u lady justly es-
teemed, loving wife and mother, her
home receiving her entire attention,
and the care and welfare of her hus-
band and children her sole ambition.
For these bereaved ones the warmest
sympathies of friends and neighbors
are deeply felt. Their loss language
cannot describe. May the comfort and
blessing of Heaven rest upon them.
The last sad rites were held at Christ
Church last Wednesday afternoon,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-01-09
AMONG OUR NEIGHBORS.
BLOOMFIELD.

BLOOMFIELD.
Wagons Instead of sleighs are used
here.
G. a. Silver is again called home to
see his sick father who is in IL very
feeble condition. His friends fear that
his days here are nearly numbered.
Report says David Bowker fitted IS
thousand feet of timber in one week
for his employer, Henry Stevens. We
should call him profitable help.
Rather discouraging weather for
those who are engaged logging this
winter, SO little snow.
There is to be donation visit at
the parsonage next Wednesday after
noon and evening, Jan. IA. We hope
to see the house filled with the friends
of our pastor and his estimable wife,
not forgetting generous share of the
good things we are SO fortunate as to
possess. Hope.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-01-09
WONDERFUL SAGACII'Y OF ANNALS.
What is it-RcasOn or Instincts

Our readers will recollect reading a
few weeks since in tho HERALD an &C.
count of an accident to George Ford,
of Maidstone, who lost his life by fall
ing or slipping from an overpass and
falling on the ice below. When Ford
left Stanley's, (also in Maidstone
dog belonging to the latter followed
him and could not be induced to turn
back. lie could not be restrained at
Groveton, where he was confined, but
escaped and followed Ford up the
track towards Stratford. After Ford
fell the dog commenced to bark and
howl, and after time went home and
endeavored to communicate his trou-
BILE, but the family could not under
stand what the trouble was. Failing
to make them understand, the dog
went back to where the body was,
Swimming the Connecticut riverl and
remained, trying to attract attention
with the body through the long cold
night and the next day was found
watching the remains Of his old friend.
1t is said that the dog never seemed
inclined to follow Ford before, and no
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-01-09
EAST CONCORD.

The exercises at the church on
Christmas evening were very finely
rendered by the boys and girls of the
Sunday School. Two large trees,
heavily laden with presents, presented
. picture pleasant to look upon, and
had it not been for the presence of
some young men who thought it smart
to be rowdyish, everything would have
passed off pleasantly, and been well
enjoyed by all. The names of the
disturbers of the meeting were given
70 States Attorney, f. d. Hale, and
several OF them have been fined $500
and costs, which amounted to about
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-01-09

Too frequently the past few mouths
have we been compelled to chronicle
some outrageous proceeding commit
ted on our streets, especially Of Sun
day evening, at a time when people,
peaceably inclined, are going to or
returning from church. In fact it is a
matter of notorious comment, and it
behooves the proper authorities to
make such an example as shall pre-
vent a repetition of the disgraceful
scenes that were enacted on Cross
street last Sunday evening in which
some seven or eight young fellows
were engaged in free fight. The
original cause of the disturbance us
claimed by one side, was the insulting
language used in the presence ofyoung
ladies, their escorts resenting the out
rage. On the other hand, the parties
charged with being the aggressors as
sert that they only acted in self defence.
Be this as it may, the frequency of
these occurrences is disgrace to the
town, and the sooner they are stopped
the better.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-01-09

Mr.. J. G. Mansur, brother of our
Postmaster, is here visiting his father
who is very ill. Mr.. Mansur went from
this section, when quite young, to
Hinesburgh, VT, where he married and
entered actively into trade. lie was
prosperous in business, but his wife
declining in health, he left Hinesburgh
with her some three years since, and
went to California, where she died
Dec. "a, last, of hemorrhage of the
lungs, and was buried at Hinesburgh
on the Sd inst. There is much of sad
interest connected with these events,
frightened by the interspersion of ro-
nance and marital devotion which
are seen in and through them all.
Mr.. Mansur will remain here until
Spring, when he will return to Cali
fornia.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-01-09
GUILDHALL.

Severe colds still prevail in this COM
munity. They are distributed without
Partially and, apparently, enough to
90 round.
Mrs. G. f. Benton is slowly recover
ing from a severe attack of erysipelas
in her face and head.
Mr.. Bonett has sold large amount
of goods since lie has been in the place.
How much longer. he is to remain is
uncertain.
The Congregational people had a
very pleasant social union and picnic
supper at the parsonage New Years
evening. Social intercourse, music,
singing, and innocent games made it IL
very enjoyable occasion to old and
young. The Methodist people had a
social gathering the same evening at
Mr.. Cummings house in Northumber-
land, N. IL.
The Week of Prayer" is to be OBJ
served by both churches in union
meetings.
Measures are being taken, with good
pre- spects of success, to have singing
school here this winter. 1t is much
needed. Many of our young people
have excellent voices which ought to
be cultivated.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-01-09

Leavstt & Whitney of Colebrook, N.
H., have hired the Marble shop former
ly owned by (. NJ. Fletcher & Son, at
Lancaster, N. H., and will go on with
the unfinished contracts made by the
old firm. These gentlemen come well
recommended as experienced work
men and reliable business men, and
intend all orders shall be promptly
attended to. They have secured the
services of the workmen employed by
the Fletchers, including Mr.. Wilson,
the master workman.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-01-09
EAST CHARLESTON.

The friends of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Fuller met at their residence on
Thursday evening of last week, to Gel
citrate the fifteenth anniversary of
their wedding. Several valuable and
useful articles were presented, among
them nice lounge and easy chairs,
Mr.. r. p. Stevens making the presen-
tation speech. An original poem was
read by Mrs. r. P. Stevens, the publ
cation of which lack of space compels
us to defer.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-01-09

There is to be q grand exhibition of
trick bicycling and skating in the ne "
roller skating rink on Cross street,
this Thursday evening, Jan. 8, on
which occasion Prof. Harry E. Walker
will appear in his specialties, perform.
ing the most wonderful and difficult
feats upon the wheels and rollers.
Music by Bigelow's band. Admission,
20 cents; skate checks, IS cents. Doors
open at o'clock. Exhibition COM
mences at o'clock. General skating
before and after the exhibition.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-01-09

List of letters remaining uncalled
for in the Island Pond, Essex County,
Vermont, Post office, Jan. list, 1885:
VIM. Brackley, E. NJ. Kent, Chas.
Howard, j. Landry, A. Perley, Mrs.
Peter Kureian, e. Flood, ]. Nolan.
Mrs. Moses Suchon, r. Denarone, II.
Fountain, Baptiste Marticotte, c..
lIodgdon, l.. Belavauce, Mad. p.
Boule, Colcsie Lori.
In callingfor any of the above please
mention ADVERTISED LETTERS.
u. NJ. MANSUR, p. N.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-01-09

The slippery state of the roads rem
ders walking anything but pleasant,
in fact just now it is extremely dan.
gerous, and falls are quite frequent
among pedestrians. Only one serious
accident, however, is reported, which
happened on New Years day, when
Maggie, daughter of Mr.. Stephen
Maroney, fell and broke her arm. DR..
Pottle soon reduced the fracture, and
Miss Maggie, who has the sympathy
of her young friends in her misfortune,
is as comfortable as could be expected.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-01-09

A CARD. The undersigned and fam
lily are grateful to the people of Island
Pond for the charitable sympathy
shown them on the occasion OF the
recent misfortune by which one Of
their dearest members was taken away
from them. We tender heartfelt thanks
to those who by their actions have la
bored to alleviate our grief, and par
ticularly to the Friendly Sons of St.
Patrick. For the family,
BERNARD GUM,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-01-09
DIED

At Island Pond, Vermont, on Monday nom,
Jan. ., aftera long and painful illness, in
peace and hope, Elizabeth, in the 43rJ year of
her age, the beloved wife of Mr. James Strath-
ern. G. t. r., only daughter of the late Thorn
as BROMLEY, ex-alderman of the city of
Kingston, Ontario. Canada, witha brig Int, in
curing mind, and a warm, loving heart,
pleasant tongue and a skillfl1 hand, great
energy aud heroic patience. She was n great
blessing to her parents, her husband and her
children, all dependent upon her; Il compan-
ion greatly TO be desired and lamcntel. She
leaves d sorrowful husband and six chidrcu
to mourn her loss.
1.-THE Lord gave an the Lord hath taEcn
away"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-01-09

We bespeak large attendance at
the entertainment by the young peo-
pie, of Red Riding Hoods Rescue"
to be given at the Island Pond Hall
on Friday evening of this week.
There will be lots of fun, for the piece
is All attractive one, and just the thing
for young hearts to revel in. The cos
tunes are very pretty, and the must
cal parts, both vocal and instrumental
are exceedingly sprightly and gay.
Give the children Il bumper. For
cast of characters, etc, see advt,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-01-09

10. o. +. AT the last meeting of
Essex Lodge, No. 10, the following
officers were installed by d. G. Foss,
ID. ID. &. NJ, assisted by &. w. Noyes
as Grand Warden, II. II. Hobson as
Grand Secretary, Y. NJ. Mansur as
Grand Treasurer, and W. II. Bishop
as Grand Marshal;
N. G.. A. o. Dechene,
V. g., 4. NJ, Bartlett,
Sec, j. w. Thurston,
Treas, G.. f, Clarke,
Warden, K. Davis,
Conductor, ID. c. Foss,
o. g., Il. Pinney,
l. g., Thos. White,
Chaplain, y. M. Mansur,
r, s. to N. g., ID. p. Mckenzie,
J.. S. to N. g., S. ID. Morse,
r. S. to V. G., j. S. Stowell,
i. S. to N. g., IL. T. Hardy,
r. S. s., p. Coffay,
i. S. S., Thos. Hall
The old board of trustees were unani-
mousIy re elected, and w. II. Bishop
and d. G. Foss were, elected represen-
tatives to the Grand Lodge, which
convenes at Montpelier some time
next month,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-01-09

BY reason of sickness Mrs. Cause
brook was unable to preside at the
organ in the NJ. L. Church last Sun
day, and her place was most cpedita-
bly, and acceptably filled by Miss Ethel
Grant, daughter of. b. Grant Esq, of
Ii. NJ. Customs.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-01-09

We learn that A. IL. Bonett will
close his auction sale at Guildhail this
week, and that he will go to West
Concord next week. Ills health hav-
ing greatly improved of late, it is
doubtful whether he will go South
this winter. He reports that he can
make more money in the North selling
goods at auction than he could posi-
bly, in the Sc nth.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-01-09

The date of the third annual Stew
art House Ball has been changed to
Jan. 80. This change was rendered
imperative by reason of the musical
convention at Littleton, N. H., occur
ring on the day originally advertised
for the ball.