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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-12-31

A Christmas dinner under the aus
pieces of the young ladies belonging to
the Sodality Of the Children Of Mary,
was given on Christmas Day to tie
Reverend Sisters of the Presentation,
who have charge of the Catholic School
in THIS place. The zeal of the young
ladies left nothing unprovided that
could be desired towards making the
dinner u grand success, and the guam
tity and quality of eatables, as we'll as
the artistic arrangement of the tables
reflected much credit on the young
ladies, who felt amply repaid for their
efforts by the kind invitation of the
Reverend Directress to remain and
join them at their first Christmas feast
here. 1t is a pleasing feature for the
Catholic portion of the population OF
Island Pond to feel that the influence
of the devoted and charitable Sisters il
not confined within the precincts OF
the Convent, but is extending itself by
degrees throughout the entire com
Dunity, and if we are allowed to judge
by the beginning, we predict a very
successful future for this new educa
tional institution.-Com
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-12-31

special feature Of the service was the
singing OF the hymn, 1T came upon
the midnight clear" in solos and du-
etts 10y choristers Bert Kimball Gay
Davis and Henry Hardy. The recess
sional hymn, " Hail thou long ex-
peeted Jesus" closed the service. Fol
lowing this, the gifts from the Christ
mas tree in the Church were distri5ut-
cd, the whole occasion being a very
bright aud happy one. On Christmas
morning there was a full service, lack
ing the celebration of the Holy Com
munion, and the rendering Of a select
musical programme by chorus choir.
The music was OF a high order, and
rendered with unusual excellence.
Solos by Mrs. John Willoughby and
by Mr.. w. p. Stevens were pleasant
features Of this occasion. The chancel
was tastefully decorated in white with
evergreen trimmings and appropriate
notices and designs.
On Christmas Eve the members of
the Congregational and Methodist
Churches held very pleasant union
Christmas tree and Festival at the NJ.
e. Church. Christmas gifts were dis
tributed and appropriate exercises
held. The feature of the occasion,
however, was the rendering of the
cantata "St. Nicholas visit to the
School," The cantata was great
success, and thoroughly enjoyed by
the large number present.
The Roman Catholic Church was
crowded on Christmas Eve at the mid
night service when High Mass was
celebrated by Rev. Father Trottier
An extra effort was made with the
musical part of the service, it being
especially selected for the occasion,
and we'll rendered.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-12-31

benefit to all interested in raising fruit,
whether for market or for home con-
sumption. Mr.. Hill spoke with au-
thority, having had large experience,
and being a man of keen observation.
Prof Cook then explained the object
and work of the State Agricultural
Experiment Station. Among other
things he said that its object was TO
analyze and return free OF cha rye any
thing desired, if the one desiring it
would forward it t. the Station at
Burlington, Vt.
In the afternoon Hon. Henry Lane
of Cornwall presented a paper on
Feeding Farm Stock. Mr.. Lane is au-
thority upon this subject, and pre-
scented many interesting facts and re-
suits Of experiments. lie showed con-
clusively that the sooner we can fit
our beef and mutton for market the
larger will be the profit to all engaged
in this branch Of agriculture.
The subject for the evening was
Forestry, and Arbor Day. Prof. w.
A. Deering gave us some very interest
ing statistics bearing upon this sub
iect, both of our own and foreign
countries, and brought to our atten-
ton most wildly the climatic effects
of large forest areas and the fatal re-
suits that follow inevitably the defor-
esting of any country. The Prof.
urged the planting of trees along our
highways and especially upon our
rocky side hills and worn out pasture
lands, as this has already been proved
to be most profitable branch of agri-
culture. This lecture was finely writ
ten, and presented with force which
only master of elocution can give.
A crowded house gave the closest at
tention to every word of it. The
pleasure enjoyed in the evening ses,
sions was greatly enhanced by some
very fine selections of music, kindly
rendered by portion of the choirs oi
both churches.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-12-31
LUNENBURGH.

December 26.-The third lecture in
the course will be given next Friday
evening by Mrs. N. IL. Knott of Little
ton, n. II. Subject: "Women of the
French Revolution"
All interested in having singing
school here this winter are requested
to meet at the town hall next Saturday
evening. There has been one or two
unsuccessful efforts made to have one,
but now the right parties have got
hold of it and they mean business.
Martin Vance is quite sick.
J. Silsby has commenced running
his new MILL
Mrs. G. A. Phelps, who has been
very sick for week past, is improving
Jimmie SiIsby is ~ home on a visit
for u few days.
Anyone having money to loan would
do we'll to consult with G. w. King
Nwho will get them the highest rate pei
cent of interest, with the best security
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-12-31
VICTORY.

December 2S.-Christmas has been
enjoyed very much by some, and cele-
brated in good and quiet way by the
interchange Of presents, mutual good
will, and kind reEembrances. Would
that all loved the right
Miss Ida Story began her school at
Hazen's the 9th. Miss Mamie Neagle
begins her winter term next Monday
at South Victory.
One of our noble, good girls, Miss
Susie Buckminster, was married last
week, at st. Johnsbury, to lleman
Boyce of Johnson. May prosperity
wreathe for them its brightest and
best, and their cup of JOY be ever full,
crowned with our Fathers love and
blessing.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-12-31

the county people. The sheriff here,
L. Sulloway, has in several instances
spent $50 to 500 in looking up witness
SEES in criminal cases where they were
out of the State or in some out of the
way place. A case was put on trial
here on Friday of the first week and
ended on Friday of the second week,
the plaintiff recovering but 1921.
Bates & May, and Ide of this place, to-
gether with Lampson of Cabot seem to
have the most of the jury business.
The first criminal case was tried yes
terday, where the respondent had been
in Jail come six months, for an assault,
and was acquitted by the jury. Yet
later developments indicated that
there We're other charges, which, if
pressed, would have initiated against
him. Today, case Of State VS.. Kate
Eastman for adultery is on trial, with
Il host Of witnesses. While she is Oh
trial her paramour, who is under ar
rest on the same charge, is out on bail,
and got his case continued on the
ground that there was an essential
witness he could not procure, and is
in court an interested-shall I soy
Spectator. his bonds are $500, and if
Mrs Eastman is convicted, it is
thought, and seems likely, that he will
be non est next June term, and his
bonds forfeited, Whether he will ap-
pear as a witness upon the stand in
the case remains to be seen. 1t is in
evidence that they were quite init.
mate and had been off together around
tile country at various times, and that
where he was known he introduced
Mrs Eastman under an assumed name,
and she at other places introducing
him under an assumed name. Is it
money that makes the difference be-
tween the two cases, or does the law,
like society, lay its ruthless hand upon
woman, and let man go free? | do
not wish to be understood in my re-
marks on the distinction between n
man and woman as in the case of Wal
ter Hartman and Kate Eastman, as
! casting q shadow of disrespect upon
! the Court, for we think we never saw
u Court that seemed to be more fair
and painstaking, and the jurors, es-
pecially, will long remember Judge
: Powers with grateful recollections for
his kind consideration towards them.
December "a. The case of State VS..
Eastman WAS given to the jury this
morning, and if it fails of u conviction
we should never expect to see one in
any similar case. Hartman, Mrs.
Eastman's alleged paramour, was not
put upon the stand, neither did the
respondent attempt to testify. None
of the jury are yet dismissed. The
charge of Judge Powers in the last
mentioned case was clear, lucid and
practical. Jury have just come in
with verdict of guilty.
a. r. BOYCE.
S. The jury were all dismissed
today at II o'clock, after quite a long
service, and in dismissing them Judge
Powers took occasion to commend
them for their attention to business,
and to say every verdict had, in his
opinion, been rendered in accordance
with the law and facts in the case.
A. Il. b.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-12-31
AMONG OUR NEIGHBORS.
BLOOMFIELD.

December 28.-Christmas is among
the scenes of the past, reminding us
all of the near approach of the last
days of 1886. How speedily the years
pass! Our Christmas exercises at the
church last Friday evening were de-
cded success, all rendering their sew
eral parts to the satisfaction Of the
audience, so says report.
All who feel interested in Lyceum
are cordially invited to meet in the
school house at South Bloomfield,
next Monday evening, to decide when
and where the meetings shall be held,
and to make such other arrangements
as may be deemed necessary.
Hon. Milton Cook of Bloomfield and
Mss Mary A. Buckley of Glover were
united in marriage on the gath inst,
by Rev. Dir. hedges, at the parsonage.
We would extend hearty congratula-
tons, and wish them happiness and
prosperity throughout their entile
future. They went to Littleton, n. H.,
to spend Christmas with his sister, Mrs.
g. r. Biodgctt, and family.
Quarterly Meeting at the NJ. Z.
Church next Sunday. Services on
Saturday at p. III. The Presiding
Elder is expected to be pre- enC.
School closed in Dist. No. 8, taught
by Mrs. G. A. Silver, last Friday. A
very profitable and satisfactory term
to all parties has been the result. Mrs
Silver is an experienced teacher, and
, has happy faculty of imparting
knowledge, and interesting her pupils.
The uperintendentw was highly pleased
with the school. The following is the
record of the school as furnished by
the teacher:
Names of pupils having no marks
Carrie Davis, Jennie Martin, Bert and
Lewis Morse. Alice Morse Was absent
one day on account of sickness, and
Arthur and Orland Shoff each absent
one-half day. Alvin Martin was not
absent after he began the term at the
second week. Those not tardy were
Carrie and Maud Davis, Alice, Bert
Lewis and Laura Morse, Jennie, Sum
ner Mansil and Alvin Martin, Celia
Lurvey. No instances of dismissal
and nearly all reached 10 in deport
ment. Whole number of scholars 10.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-12-31

Mrs. Marcia Follett, mother of Louis
Follett, jr., of this place, whose
death is chronicleI elsewhere in our
columns, was the only daughter of the
late Benjamin F. Bailey, II former
partner of Hon. George P. Marsh, and
leading and brilliant member of the
Vermont bar, and for five years the
representative of Burlington in the
Legislature-a sister of George +.
Bailey, Esq, of Chicago, and wife Of
Mr.. Louis Foilett, oldest son of the
l,te Timothy Follett Of Burlington,
WHO now resides in PiattsburSh, n. Y.
Mrs. Follett has been a resident of
Burlington during all her life. Her
death was II release from prolonged
illness and suffering.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-12-31
LETTER FROM ST. JOHNSBURY.
ST. JOHNSBURY, December %.
Editor of the Ejser County Herald:

Editor of the EjsGr County Herald:
One is supposed to learn something
every day, but whether that one has
the ability to tell what he learns in n
manner interesting to others is an
other thing. Court here is approach
ing the close of jury trials, if, indeed,
the last one is not now on trial. This
remains to be seen on the assembling
of court this morning. There are some
very important cases continued, both
civil and criminal, which must needs
come up at some future term, and
which will consume time. Thus far
some 5000 will cover all the verdicts
rendered in civil cases by the jury this
term. Crime seems to abound to some
extent here in the shape Of incendiar-
ism, and other serious offences, the
ferreting out of which will apparently
be somewhat retarded by the failure
of our last Legislature to pass the bill
allowing sheriffs under the order of
the States Attorney the sum of 81 per
day and necessary expenses while in
vsStigating crimes or alleged crimes.
Take for Instance the sheriff of this
county, who has been eight years in
Office, and whose whole time is taken
up with the duties Of his Office. lie
knows most everybody in the county,
with host of friends-else he would
not have received the nomination from
Democrats and Republicans at the last
conventions--he has q much greater
chance to hunt up the evidence in
cases of crime than State's Attorney,
who holds his Office for but two years,
and knows but comparatively few of
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-12-31
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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-12-31

Mrs. Porter Human and Mr.. George
Bartlett, both former residents of
Island Pond, now of Minneapolis,
Mimi, have presented the Congrega-
tional Church of this place with a
handsome black walnut pulpit suite,
consisting of pulpit, three large
chairs richly trimmed with plush, and
two tables. The gifts are highly
appreciated by the members of this
Church,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-12-31

Mrs. Henry Steady, who for num-
Der of years past has been organist at
the Roman Catholic Church, was, on
Christmas Eve, presented by the
choir with a magnificent album in re-
cognition of her valuable aid and SER
vices, and as token of esteem and
respect. Miss Cora Lacroix of Coati-
cook also presented her with nice
handkerchief case. The gifts were Il
great surprise and highly pleasing to
Mrs. Steady, and source of much
qualification to her friends.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-12-31

We have had the pleasure of exam
lining the history of Guildhall, just
published by Il. =. Benton. The his
tory of that town is in many respects
blended with the history of north
eastern Vermont, and particularly
with that OF the Connecticut River
valley. This valley is full of incidents
and romances of those old, wild times
growing out of border life, Indian as
sociations and the general wildness
of the country. This condition of
things cultivated watchfulness, enter
prise and love of adventure, which
gave the author of this book an ample
quantity of interesting material. which
he has very ingeniously made avail
able. Under these circumstances we
find ourselves at once deeply interest
ed in u general sketch of the settle.
nient of this country. The author
happily blends its history, remances,
incidents, that even to one that was
never associated with the country at
all he makes tie book intensely en-
tertaining. 1t is worth much more
than its price even to an entire stran-
ger. The book in its historical fea-
lures bears evidence of great labor,
and in its arrangement will be highly
priced. Its description of men is said
by those who remember back to them
to be remarkably accurate, and, taken
rs a whole, the book must be exceed.
ingIy interesting and valuable, es.
pecially to members of those old fami
lies described therein. See ad9t on
our fHst page.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-12-31
CANAAN.

December 27.-The effects of the
thaw was to settle the snow, SO that
the fields in many places are bare.
The snow was about three feet on an
average in the woods.
G. Ii. Weeks has finished his Job
yarding, having cut and put upon
the yard one million feet of Inn Der
this season. lie now goes with his
teams to Columbia, n H., where he
has Il large contract for hauling tim
Der to the Conn. River.
There was q social dance at the
Grange Hall Friday evening, at which
quite good company was in attend.
ance.
Santa Claus made no public appear
ance here this year, but we have good
reason to think he was here, as his
tracks were seen in various places;
and Holton says he has lost an un
usually large amount Of goods, some
of which were left at places which
Santa was known to have VISITED.
Messrs. Folger & Jackson have been
holding meetings at West Stewartstown
the past two weeks, at which there
has been much interest manifested
Mr.. Folger is quite in earnest in hi.
work, and Mr.. Jackson does the sing
ing in very acceptable manner.
A Customs Officer has been here in
vestigating the manner in which i'm
portation of stock has been mad,
by certain parties, professedly fol
breeding purposes, and has causeC
considerable anxiety to some. Tht
: end is not yet.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-12-31
Buck,en's Arnica SaIve.

HE BEsr SAINE in tho world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, I ter, ChOprel Hands, Chilblains,
Germs and all Skin Euptions, and positively
cures Piles ornI pay required. 1t is guaran-
tucd to give perfect satisfaction, or money ro-
lupdei. Price, % cents por box. For sale by
j. &. RAwSoS.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-12-31

The pupils of the High School will
give promenade concert at the Essex
House Hall on Friday evening Dec. 81.
Admission 25c. Old and young are
cordially invited to attend. Burnham's
Orchestra will furnish music. No
DANCING.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-12-31

at Christ Church on Christmas Eve
was the usual Sunday School service,
rendered chorally by the supplied
choir, with short address by the Rev.
j. II. Sellers. The service was pre-
coded by the professional hymn,
g lIark the Herald Angels Sing" A
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-12-31

The officers elect of Island Pond
Lodge, L. & A. NJ, are to be publicly
installed next Wednesday evening,
January 3, to which the public will be
admitted by invitation. The installa-
ton exercises will be followed by q
sociable.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-12-31

If your horses, cattle, sheep, swine or
poultry are expected to pay profit,
or improvement in their general con
dition is desired, feed them the V. G.
Stock Feed and Condition Powder;
best in the world. See advertisement.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-12-31

Use your Brains, ana make little
money, and at the same time help u
good movement. For fuller particu-
lars read the advertisement of The
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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-12-31
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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-12-31

The officers elect Of Capt. Erastus
Buck Post will be publicly installed
into their respective Offices, on Friday
evening, Jan. Z.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-12-31

People suffering from SICK Headache,
Dyspepsia or Constipation are guaranteed
Cure. by the use of Robinsons Little
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doCn
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-12-31

Annual election Of officers at Essex
Lodge, /. o. o. f., this Thursday
evening.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-12-31
Gpfal aud GFneral 9utes,

A social dance at the Essex House on
Saturday evening Of this week.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-12-31
DIED.

FOLLETT IN Burlington December ~, in
her 63a year, NJ traa Bailey. wife Of Louis
Folett, and mother OF Louis Fotlet; jr., of
Island Pond.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-12-31

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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-12-31

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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-12-31

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The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-07-13
Fire Customs In China.

The following extract from a letter
from a lady in Pekin, China, written
to a friend in Chicago, will interest q
good many people: "Last week there was
quite a fire not very far from us, quite an
unusual thing I am told, for the build.
ings are of brick with tile roofs. Several
stores burned, and three men were
burned to death. A strange custom in
connection with any fire is, that the own
er of the building where the fire breaks
out is taken to the yarmin (plaoe of pub
lie business, police court, etc.) and
severely beaten, I suppose the idea being
that he must have been careless to have
let it happen. In this case the man was
hurt at the fire and died from the beat
ing. Another strange thing is, that all
the stores near, for several days are
obliged to sell their goods cheap, out
of gratitude that they did not burn
down Chicago Inter- Ocean.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-07-13
Origin OF Billiards.

Billiards were invented, says q good
authority, by q pawnbrokcr. About the
middle of the sixteenth century Their
was one William Kew, a p%awnbrokcr,
who during wet weather was in the hab.
it of taking down the three balls, and,
with the yard measure, pushing them,
billiard. fashion, from the counter into
the stalls. In time the idea of a board
with sidepockets suggested itself. A
black letter MS. says: "Master Will.
liam Kew did make one board whereby
a game is played with three balls, and
all the young men were greatly recreated
thereat, chiefly the young clergymeu
from Pawles, hence one of ye strokes
was named a Canon, having been by one
of ye same clergymen invented. This
game is now known by ye name of bill.
yard, because William or 'Bill' Kew did
first playe with his yarde measure. The
stick is now called a kew or kuc." It i,
easy to comprehend how "Bill yard" has
been modernized into Billiard, and the
Transformation of "kew" or 'skue" into
cue is equally apparent.