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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-08-06
Arrangements are all perfected for a

Arrangements are all perfected for q
series of horse races, to be held at
Island Pond, Friday, August 10, in
which several horses from q distance
have been entered. The day will be
generally observed as holiday, and it
is expected that match game of base
ball will be played in the forenoon,
the races to take place in the after
noon. For full particulars see posters.
Should the weather prove unfavorable
on Friday the races, ETC., will be post
poned until the Tuesday following.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-08-06

The Republicans made quick work
of their caucus last week. e. J.
Parsons was elected chairman and w.
II. Bishop secretary. The delegates
elected were E. NJ. Bartlett, Chas. T.
Fitzgerald and E. f. Ho bson, and
were empowered to select their own
alternates. A resolution instructing
the delegates to vote for Gen. Circuit
was carried unanimously.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-08-06
Wonderful Cures.

w D. Hoyt x Co.. Wholesale and Retail
Druggists Of Rome, GA, say: We have been
selling DIR. Kings New Discovery, Electric
Bit, Is and Bucklrn's Arnica Save for two
ycars. Have never handled remedies that sell
as we'll, or give such universal satisfaction.
cd By these medicines in this city. Several
cases ofpronouncol Consumption have boon
entirely clred by use Of few bottles of DIR.
Kings New Discovery, taken III connection
with Electric Biitcrs. We guarantee them
always. Sold BY J. G. RAwsOS.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-08-06

FIRES. A fire broke out in house
near Mr.. NH. Davis store last Sunday
night, thro' the upsetting or exploding
of u kerosene lamp, but was soon got
under control, doing but little damage.
A second fire occurred last Tuesday
about noon, at the residence of Mr.. L.
Follett. Fortunately it was discovered
in season to prevent any great damage
beyond the burning of hole in the
roof. A defective chimney was the
cause,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-08-06

Mr.. G. f. Clarke's noted horse
g Steeple-picker" was taken sick last
week, and Mr.. Clarke, rather than see
the horse suffer, had him killed. This
horse had reached the advanced age of
80 years, yet to within three days of
his death was rs active and showed us
much vitality as many horses 25 years
younger, and during the past year had
shown o clean pair of heels to some OF
our SO called trotters.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-08-06
Attest-D. II. BEATTIE, Judge.
STATE OF VERMONT, DISTRICT OF ESSEX, IS

STATE OF VERMONT, DISTRICT OF ESSEX IS.
In Probate Court, held at Guildhall, within
and for said district an the 3lst day of july
A. D., 1885,. Dwight G. Howard of East Haven,
in said district guardian of Esther llOsford
of said East Haven, an insane person incapa-
bic OF taking care of herself, makes applca.
ton to said Court for license to sell the fol-
lowing described real estate of his SAID ward,
TO wit: all Of the interest of his said ward i'll
the home farm $50 callcd) belonging TO the
estate of the late Russell llostord of East
Haven, deceased, representing that the salo
thereof would be beneficial to said ward.
Whereupon, it is ordered by sud Court,
that said application be referred to Il sess ion
thereof to be held ut the Probate office, in
said Guildhall, on the 18th day of August,
A. D., 1856, for hearing and decision thereon;
and it is further ordered, that all persons IN.
terestcd be notified hereof, by publication OF
notice of said application and order thcrco n,
three weeks successfully IN the Essex County
HeIald, II newspaper published Mt Islaed
Pond, before said time of hearing, that they
may appear at said time and place, and, IL
they see cause, object thereto
by the Court, attest
ID. II. BEATTIE, Judge.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-08-06
Euckien'S ArniCa SaIve.

lHE BEST SAIvE in tho world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, Tier, Chapel Hands, Chibains,
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and positively
cures Piles, ornn pay required. 1t is guaran-
funded. Price, % cents per box. For sale by
j. G. RAwsON.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-08-06

1t gives us much pleasure to report
that the Island Pond Brass Band is
once more d local institution, it hav-
ing been recognized last Monday.
Several new members were added, the
total membership now being twelve.
The officers elected are President-D.
P. Mckenzie; Secretary and Treasurer
-Chas. Gonya; Leader-E. E. Gonya.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-08-06

George Foster has moved his family
into his new house. Although the
building is not entirely finished, Geo.
discovered that there was great saw
ing in time by being near his work.
The ring of the hammer and the song
of the saw is now heard early and late
so the neighbors say.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-08-06
ORRILLA NJ. LAwRENCE's ESTATE.

- u :
STATE OF VERMONT, To- p,o,,o+o Cou,,
ESSEX DISTRICT, SIS III A''""'' N''As
held ut GuildhaIl in and for said district on
the 9th day of July, 1885, an instrument
purporting TO be the last Will and Testament
of Orrilla III. Lawrence late of Concord in said
district deceased, being presented to said
Court by Sarah Babcock, the EXccutriX there
in named for Prolsatc
1t is ordered by siud Court that all persons
concerned therein be notified to appear at II
session of said Court to be held ut the Probate
office III Guildhall on the Eth day of August,
A. D., 1886, and show cause, il any they may
have against the probate of said Will.
For which purpose it is further ordered
that Il copy of the record of this order be pub
lished three weeks successfully in tho Essex
County HeIald, q newspaper printed in Island
Pond, before said time appointed fol hearing
BY the Court,
Attest-D. II. BEATTIE. Judge.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-08-06

Through the columns of the HER
AID, the undersigned tender grateful
acknowledgements to their many
friends for the timely assistance rem
dered on the afternoon of August Sd,
preventing thereby the destruction of
their home by fire. ~
Mr.. AND Mrs. LOUIS FOLLETT.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-08-06
ELEANOR O'KEEFFE's ESTATE.

STATE EsSEx OF nIs HE9 s. In Probate Court
holden at Guildhall, ON the 22d day Of
July, A. d. 1886, Geo. w. NOyes, Administrator
of the estate of Eleanor O'kcetfc, late OF
Brighton in said District deceased, mikes
application to said Court, to extend the time
due from said estate and legacies, and TO
render his administration account until some
future day. WhcreupOn, it is ordered by
said Court. that said application be heard ut
the Probate ONCE. in Guildhall, on the 18th
day OF August, 1856, and it is further order ed
that notice be given to all persons concerned
by the publication of this order, IN the Essex
County HERALD printed at island Pond:
three weeks successfully, before said hearing.
by the Court. Attest,
ID. IL. BEATTIE, JUDGE.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-08-06

During the past few days Customs
officers Randall and Follett have seized
a considerable quantity of liquor in
bottles, and number of briar pipes
from persons trying to evade paying
the duties on such articles.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-08-06

The Coos and Essex Agricultural
Society will hold its annual fair this
year on Tuesday, Wednesday, and
Thursday, September 18th, 18th and
18th, some two weeks earlier than
usual. The premium list is being pre-
pared, and will soon be ready for
distribution.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-08-06

Mrs. Asa Garland of Portland, Me-,
wife of conductor Garland, was in
town last Friday and Saturday visit
ing her numerous friends. All were
delighted to meet and greet her once
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-08-06

The North Pole will please stay where
it is until we call for it. Too much
familiarity from it at this season is
not desirable. We had snow squat
on the morning of the 3rd inst, but
not very loud one.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-08-06

a The next regular communica-
SsFtion of Island Pond Lodge, No.
~ Al, T. & AM, will be held in
Masonic Hall next Monday evening at
the usual hour Visiting brethren
cordially welcomed.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-08-06

A party made a trip to Mount Bluff
last Saturday. The day was fine, and
the view from the top of the mountain
amply recompensed them for the labor
and time spent getting there.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-08-06

Several from town took advantage
OF the cheap rates offered by the q. Il.
X. to visit Montreal last week. The
fare there and back was only 1915.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-08-06

49, E. Essex Lodge, No. 10, holds
~ its regular meetings every
.F"'< Thursday evening in Odd
Fellows Hall on Main Street. Tran
sient brothers cordially welcomed.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-08-06

A nice illustrated catalogue of Fold.
ing Furniture will be mailed free to
all who apply. to Paine's Furniture
Company, Boston.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-08-06

The kIckapoos have a balloon as
cension from their camp grounds next
Saturday night at 7.55. They also
give big free show the same night.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-08-06

Dame Rumor says: Another new
building is about to be erected on
Derby street, to be occupied by Mr.. r.
Mosher as harness shop.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-08-06

The wood work on Mr.. j. w. Thurs
tons house is nearly completed. John
has made thorough job of it from the
foundation up.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-08-06

Another interesting English letter
by Rev. j. n. Walker may be found
on our second page.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-08-06

STATE OF VERMONT, DISTRICT OF ESSEN, SIS.
The Probate Court, for the District of Essex.
To all persons interested IN the Estate of
w. w. Eaton, late of Concord, IN said District
deceased, GREETING:
by the authority of the State of Vermont,
you are hereby notified to appear before the
said Probate Court at the Probate office in
Guildhall, III said District, on the 10th day Of
August, A. D., 1856, to show cause, if any you
may have, why the account of Harvey Jude
vine, Administrator OF the Estate of said de-
ceased should not be allowed, and also, why
the residue Of said Estate should not be dis
tributed to the parties entitled thereto.
Dated at Guildhall. in said District, this 9th
day of July A. D., 1886.
ID. II, BEATTlE, Judge.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-08-06

NsnT IN fields are scarce hut those who write 20
I'LL Stnson / Go, Portland, Maine, will receive
Hi l free full information about work which
Hill they can do and lyea home, that will pay
W " 11O them from IS TO S25 per day. Some havo
earned over ga in day Either Young old Capital
not required You are free Those who at
are absolutely sure OF snug little fortunes. All new,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-08-06

We invite the attention Of our read
ers to the new advertisements of Mr..
A. II. Bonett.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-08-06

List of letters remaining uncalled
for in the Island Pond, Essex County,
Vermont, Post office, August LIST, 1886:
II. Robitaille, 2, G. w. Stevenson,
Julia Taylor, John Weir, M. B. Wyeth,
L. Roberge, j. I. d. Parnell, Olaf Peir-
son, b. Plaisance, Carrie Perry, A.
Larrabe, J. Lemalre, f. Jariel, Fred
Harper, Esther IIosford. f. IL. Drown,
Mrs. j. Plaget, Mrs. A. S. Morse, Geo.
Boucher, Behming & Son, T. Baker,
G. Autellier, II. Demers, A. Svensson,
2, Thos. Boulanger, A. Gvensen.
Persons calling for the above please
mention ADVERTISED LETTERS.
L. A. WOODBURY., p. NJ.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-08-06

Elmer A. Cabana has secured a
position as telegraph operator at
Copperville, West Milan) n. II.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-08-06

Willie Davis, now clerking for J. P.
Cobb, is about to enter upon bust
ness course at Poughkeepsie College,
N
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-08-06

Any one intending to purchase a
piano should not fail to see the one
to be furnished by Mr.. A. i. Bailey of
st. Johnsbury, for the musical conven-
ton next week. 1t is of German make,
and doubtless one Of the finest instru-
ments, both as regards excellence of
tone and style of finish, ever exhibited
in this vicinity. Mr.. Magoop, the rep
resentative of Mr.. Bailey in this sec
ton, will be in attendance at the con-
vention, and will be pleased to show
the piano to any one, and give bottom
prices.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-08-06

G. NJ. Dyer is decorating his new
residence in glowing colois. The
effect is very pleasing.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-08-06

Elijah w. Davis is getting out the
underpinning (granite) for an extern
sive addition to his residence.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-08-06

III c. Davis is getting large stock
of lumber on hand, of all dimensions,
to build the-What: Time will tell.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-08-06

MUSIC COMMITTEE: Messrs. Reeve. Biye.
low. stevens, Cobb. and Robinson Mrs Ca,u2o-
brook and Mrs. Andrew. ENTERTA INMENT
COMMITTEE; Mrs j. G.. Rawsun
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-08-06

The Lewiston journal says: BALLARD'S
CONCERT COMPANY are receiving the most
flrttering testimonials wherever they appear.
The Director is well known as Successful
Teacher, Conductor and Composer and has
given more Concerts of various kinds than
any other man in Maine
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-08-06
BORN.

ABBOTT. In Island Pond, August Sd, Il son
to Mr.. and Mrs. Edward v. Abbott.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-08-06
FOR SALE.

9 One large Safe, combination lock, Show
Cases, etc, in fact all my Store Fixtures Al
so Express and Driving Harnesses, new and
ing Machines Etc, that must and will be sold
below cost for cash only. A. II. BONETT.
CROSS STREET, ISLAND POND, VT.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-08-06
Yptal and General a}ptfs.

See if your name is on the check list,
This advice interest both parties.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-08-06

Free entertainment furnished for Singers
from distance, by giving advance notice to
the Committee.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-08-06

The piano, Belr Brothers Upright
Grand, is furnished for this occasion
by Mr.. a. i. Bailey, of st. Johnsbury.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-08-06
NOTICE..

ASH am closi IL ont my entire stock Of
DRY GOODS, BOOTS & SHOES,
HATS, CAPS, AND CLOTHING,
AT
r UINoUS LOW PRICES,
it is also necessary for me to make collections.
When You read this and are leminded there
by that you are indebted to me by note or
account of long standing it will be well for
you to take heed. as the next notice will be
sent by . messenger to hand you a copy, for
collections must be made. Truly Yours,
A. il. BONE1T,
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-09

That reminds me" said the war CORE
spondent, of an occurrence at Nashville that
gave Stanley great pleasure After the bat
lie Of Franklin, winch was fought Nov. 30,
1864. Gen Hood invested Nashville. much as
Sherman had, many months previous, III
vested Atlanta. That IS to say, the lines Of
investments were semi-circuIar and parallel,
the distance between them being from one to
three miles, according TO the conformation Of
the ground.
One bright morning in December, before
the days OF fog and ice a c2valcade OF Con
federato officers in gay uniforms and accom-
panied by = band, rode jauntily out in front
of the Entertainments along the Granny y hite
pike, and taking a conspicuous position over;
looking the valley between the two lines,
were apparently enjoying themselves, the
band meanwhile playing, Who's Been Here
Since I've Been Gomez They made a splen-
did target. and the temptation was too strong
for an officer Of the Sixth Ohio battery.
Carefully training 4 section Of his guns on
the picnicl,crs, be gave the order 10 FIRE.
Boom, boom, When the rever6eratons died
away and the smoke lifted the music had
ceased, and the Confederate officers, orler!ies,
and musicians could be seen scampeTIng in al
directions for cover. The pale smoke lazi.y
rising from the exploded shells on the exact
spot where they had been jub,!ating but a
few moments before told the story.-lnta--
Ocean "CurbStone Cr&yOpS'
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-09
Relies of the Great Tragedy.

| saw the other day two OF the most curious
and interesting relics of the greatest tragedy
in American history. They are the pistol
with which John Wilkes Booth shot Presi-
dent Lincoln and the dagger he held in his
hand when he leaped from the box to the
stage of the theatre, crying, "Sic semper
tyranniSn These relics are preserved in a
bureau of one Of the great departments Of the
government, and with them is the bullet that
struck Mr.. Lincoln down The pistol is the
most interesting of tho lot. 1t is one of the
kind known as the DerIinger, made in Phila-
delphia, which was very famous all through
the south and southwest thirty years ago.
The one in question is of beautiful workman.
ship Its barrel is only two inches in length
and the bullet weighs about quarter of an
ounce. The entire length of the weapon is
but four inches. Its mounting is of silver,
and the lock is one of the finest and most per-
feet pieces of workmanship l have ever seen,
even in these weapons, which were very ex-
pensive and elaborate. The bullet is much
battered, and was evidently driven into the
muzzle for the pistol is q muzzle loader) by
the use OF a mallet and iron loading rod Con-
sidering the heavy charge of powder under
the bullet, before it was fired the latter must
have been only half an inch from the muzzle,
and could easily have been touched with ones
little finger inserted into the barrel. The
marks OF the rifiing in the barrel are clearly
visible on the bullet, which was very much
fattened from striking the skull Altogether,
q more interesting and CHASTITY curio L have
never seen. While handling the pistol
looked at the end of the breech. l found
there a receptacle for percussion caps, which
had evidently been overlooked, and upon
opening it l found q solitary cap, which
Booth had evidently put there himself, in
tending, if by any chance the one on the tube
of the pistol exploded without firing it, to
have another ready to his Washington
Herald
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-09
The stock business Out West.

"What do you think of the future Of tie
western stock business"
an the course Of time the business as it is
at present conducted has got to cease. l re
gard the present system as merely The begin
ming In different sections the business viii
take entirely different shapes. Where the
land is fitted for agriculture the cowGncn viii
become di1poSSessad in tho natural course CT
thinrs hv grangors In the Bad Lands graz
inr will continue, but in the course OF time
the great ranches viii break UP, because small
ranches fenced in, with 2G0 or 800 cattle, can
be managed more economically At present
the branding iron and the cowboy are the
fences, but they must go | believe that NY
section. including the largest part OF Mon
tana AMI Wyoming and the western strip Of
Dakota, viii bear the same relations to this
country that Hungary does to Europe.
Throughout that region Il granger cannot
sulsist except on irrigated lands along the
river, and to permit thtae settlements viii
turn the entire country away from the rivers
inSo desert But the CRY il the east against
the Cat;l e kings is Just as nonScnsical as the
western cry against the gold bugs. | can
only speak from what / have seen; but where
| am there Is no fencing in or jumping the
public domain. The cownen are simply
pioneers who dare go into 4 wilder country
and face grcater dangers from the Indians
than any other class. They pave the way Of
civilization and in the region where am 10
Gated there IS no objection 10 settlers follow
ing in their wake "-Intcrview with Theo-
dOre Roosevelt
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-09
Matt CarDcuter's Last Plea,

A few days before his death a poor girl,
daughter of wounded and disabled soldier,
the stay and help of the family through a
humble position she held i'll one of the depart
ments learning that there was danger of her
removal, sought this mans dying bed with
her anxious story, knowing how many he had
helped in similar circumstances. With no in
timation of Impotence from his sick pillow
he gave listening ear to the poor girls re
cital; of her fathers diSablement in the service
of his country; of the children looking to her.
the eldest fer such addition to his pension as
might keep the little ones at school and give
them all the comforts of q modest home
FROM his generous heart he summoned
strength, left that dying bed, rode to the de-
parhnent, and made q plea which secured
reconsideration of the order for the girls re-
moval Before the week was over all his SER
vices on earth was ended. He had gone to
Judgment with this, the last plea of his life,
warm upon his Ips-John r. French.
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-09
Sara, l,ernhardt', Triumph at Rio.

The Rio journals describe Sarah Bernhardts
first performance in ''Feiora' as surprising
anything ever witnessed in that city. The
average price of seats was S, The elite Of
the Brazilian capital thUon-ed the vast theatre
of San Pedro d'AlCantara and numbers We're
unable TO gain admission \ detachment Of
military had to be placed at the doors CT the
theatre to keep back the throngs that gather
ell around the building. Sarah, inspired by
the enthusiasm she had created surpassed all
her former efforts. She was called, recalled
and acclaimed by the entire assembly, ami the
emperor Dom Pedro, who with his family at
tend2d the performance, went forward and
congratulated the great artiste IN person.
Chicago Times.
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-09

tuberculosis and typhoid fever are the
predominant diseases and causes Of death il
the French army.