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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-11-05
She GsseE County 9erala.
ISLAND POND. NovEmBER5, 1886.

ISLAND POND, NOVEMBER 5, 1886.
MORE PRoHIBIroRY LEGISLATION
The bill introduced by Senator
Hale restraining or preventing the
Court from chancering respondents
bail in prosecutions for violations of
the liquor law will put gentlemen
engaged in the traffic as well as those
opposing it on their mettle. This
thing must come to test, else peo-
pie will become tired of this incon-
sistent, shillY-shally, wishy-washy
condition of things, and fly to high
license as their only refuge from the
bacchanalian carnivals which are
damning communities, large and
small, and which hold high revelry
while the executors of the law, and
loud-mouthed moralists look on
with Indifference, or turn aside from
with we'll feigned sadness, exclaim-
ing "'Tis true, and pity tits, tits
true" The day is coming when
this subject has got to be met and
treated face to face squarely and
honestly, and free from all hypocrisy.
1t has got to be treated practically,
just as other police matters are
treated, and the sooner the better.
LILY swift around ye wheels of time,
And bring that joyful day"
Senator Hale's bill will be one of the
means to hasten it. 1t is true it
provides that the subject shall not
be treated as other crimes are. For
instance, if case arises under that
law and it is shown to the Court
that the violation of law is more
technical than real, and that the
prosecution was instituted to appease
the wrath or heal the wounded pride
If any can exist in such case-of
one of the most malevolent and dis
Sipated specimens of humanity on
the face of the earth, the Court has
no power under this act to modify
the bonds whatever they may be;
and so the Court must use the law
by compulSion for the accomplish
ment of the desires of a malicious
mind. While if man has commit.
ted rape, arson, or any other high
crime, on representation that he is
poor, or a good fellow, the Court
may reduce the bonds accordingly
Now prohibitionists must stop dole.
fully asking "whY can't this law be
enforced as well as others ?" until
they answer the question "why
don't you enact laws relating to
these offences just as you do your
other penal laws?" If the laws re.
lating to this subject are distin.
guished from others, their execution
must differ from that of others &C
corllnglY. But it is not our pur
pose to make criticism of Senator
Hale. We admit that his bill is
consistent with the theory of this
class of legislation. The inventions
of artful men, aided by natural
repugnance to the execution of the
law, always has outran it, and always
will until the subject is treated in g
practical, consistent way, and thro
those means which men by theil
natural instincts and education be
lieve to be constitutional and just
Now if this system is to continue
let it be carried to that extent thai
it will either become effectual, Of
satisfy the people that a high license
or some other police system is better
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-04-30

all the churches. Those at st. Paul's
were particularly elaborate and beauti-
full. At the Congregational church the
display of flowers was large on each side
Of the pulpit and lovely cross of flowers
and evergreens was placed on the table.
At the Baptist church the decorations of
flowers were greatly admired. At st.
Peters X. c. church, the magnificent
new altar,and the other two as well, were
burthened with lovely decorations. The
services at this church were conducted
by Father Zinnin and Father Finch of
Baltimore, who have been here for ten
days. On Sunday evening Father Tin
min preached the close of the mission SER
vice. The church was filled to its ut
most and the vast audience listened with
breathless interest to the close; all were
deeply affected. The large choir executed
Dumas mass with great force and effect
accompanied by the organ and brass in
struments. Mrs. DIR. Dionne presided at
the organ. At the Congregational church
Mr.. Robertson preached from Matthew
18th chapter. 9th verse. Regular Easter
services were held at the Episcopal. ST.
Paul's church. a sermon was preached
by the rector, Rev. Mr.. Taylor, in the
evening. Appropriate services were
held at the Baptist church. The singing
was unusually fine. On Sunday evening
the Sunday-school connected with the
Congregational church gave "A very inter-
esting Easter service. 1t was the story
of Easter, or the resurrection of Christ,
in Scripture poem and song, prepared by
Rev. F. y. Peloubet, DID. The entire
school took an active part, under the
supervision of the superintendent, Mr.. j.
II. Smith. Miss Mary Strong presided
at the organ and Mr.. F. \. Goss led the
singing. The responsive Easter prayer,
led by the pastor, was given with fine eff
feet. The church was filled with people,
and all were highly pleased with the
rendition of the Easter service.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-04-30

Joseph Laferier, employed at the wool
en- mill at Burlington, was killed Friday.
His clothes were caught on pulley, and
before the shaft could be stopped it had
made full POO revolutions, the man strk-
ing against the ceiling each time. One
leg was broken nine times and the other
eight times, and one arm was pulled from
the socket. Laferier died in half an hour.
He was thirty-nine years old, and leaves
a wife and four children.
Vermont has no State lunatic asylum,
but in 1880 it had 900 lunatics. These
have been kept in the Brattleboro asy-
lum. which the State has in all given but
S23, 200. Commenting on these facts,
the Boston Medical and Surgicm Journai
says :-"Here is a lesson for Massachu-
sets publicists to ponder. The State
of Vermont, with an insane population
probably aggregatng, by this time. a
total of 1000, has so far expended only a
sum equal to the per capita cost of 10
lunatics in some of the Massachusetts
hospitals 80
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-04-30
EAST MIDDlEBURY.

Frost was observed here last Sunday
morning.
ii. c. Sessions, who has had severe
attack of pneumonia, is improving.
John Quimby has sold his house and
lot on South street to Charles Everts.
Rev. A. McGeorge of Ticonderoga will
deliver the Grafton here on Decoration
day.
Mrs. VIM. Manney has been Frustrated
for some time, but there seems now to
be some improvement.
c. w. Ross, who is a first-class me-
chanic, has put piazza on the front of
Rev. 5. w. Bidwell's house.
Mrs. Frank \. Farr has been alarming
~ i'll from a renewed attack of a disease
with which she has previously suffered
She is recovering.
Sidewalks have been laid on one sides
entire and in some places on both sides
of the street from the Glen House through
to the west end. near the church. 1t is {
decided Improvement The movement
is said to have been started by an enter.
prising lady.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-04-30
CORNWALL.

G.. X. Witherell is in New York, with
er he went with a span of fine horses.
Prof. James Porter of Temple Grove
seminary, Saratoga, y. Y, is in town on
a visit to his aged mother and his brother,
DR.. f. o. Porter.
W. F. Tulley has started meat cart
which he intends to run two days a week,
ibis route being through Middlebury vii
lage and Cornwall.
The Y. w. G.. Y. L. of Cornwall will
hold its next business meeting in the
town hall Saturday, May s, at p. IN.
All members are requested to be present.
Rev. NJ. c. Stebbns returned on Mon
day last from his trip to Springfield,
Mass, where he has been for the past
three weeks, visiting his daughter and
other friends.
Mrs. p. y. Cobb was quite severely in
jured few days since. While she was
going upstairs in the barn "A trap door
fell, striking her on the head with great
force, cutting it very badly. Several
stitches had to be taken in the wound
which seems to be doing nicely now.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-04-30
County Uems,
BRISTOL.


Miss Dell Goodroe is failing slowly.
Mrs. Livermore at Holly hall May Z.
Our citizens are blowing and planting
their gardens.
NE. Dunshee went to New York, Mon
day, to buy goods.
John 5. Ridley, who has been sick this
week, is now better.
Elder Bosworth went to Salisbury to
preach, last Sunday.
This term of the graded school was
half out last Friday.
The .pink-eye" prevails here; also
colds and sore threats.
Byron Soper of Malone, N. Y, was in
town over last Sabbath.
John Meyers has gone to Peekskill, N.
Y, to do carpenter work.
N. II. Munsll and son of Malone, n.
Y, are in town this week.
James Balm is very low and not ex-
pected to live many days.
Readings by w. II. Hopkins at Holly
hall, Friday evening, April 80.
II. p. Sherwn and w. a. Lawrence
are delivering nursery stock this week.
Will MCGEE has his stone polishing
machine in operation, and it works to a
charm.
Miss Mary Ann Bradley has been con-
fined to her bed. at II. c. MunsilIs, since
last January.
Arbor day was duly observed here by
picnic of the pupils in the intermediate
and primary schools, over on Cain hill.
Gospel meetings will be held in the
basement of Holly hall every Sunday
afternoon at o'clock till further notice.
Mrs. Lucinda Gillette went to Peeks-
kill, n. Y, Monday, having been called
there by the illness of her grandson, Roy
Oaks.
No services were held at the Methodist
church last Sunday, and there was no
preaching at the Advent, their pastor be-
ing in Addison.
Alfred Ferguson and A. f. Nahum
settled the ownership of load of manure,
Monday, by lawsuit before Justice
Dunshee and a jury of six men. They
gave Mr.. Nahum 81 damages and s. costs,
and the peace and dignity of the State
are assured.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-04-30
PANTON.

John Broderick has improved the APP
pearance of his residence by the applica-
ton of much-needed coat of paint.
Allen o. Newton of West Ferrisburgh
is to move upon the farm soon to be va
Gated by c. A. Smith and owned by Her.
rick Stevens.
Cyrus Bowers is still making improve
ments. This time it is a force pump with
a pipe running across the road to supply
water for his horse barn from well back
of his house.
Arthur Tappen started for Troy, Mon
day morning, with three fine horses-a
matched span of bay ponies for driving
and riding at $3.50, also a splendid driver
that is said to be fast.
This fine weather brings out the seed
ers and work in most sections is progress
sing rapidly. The ground is in fine con-
dition. Considerable stock is already
turned out to pasture.
John Allen, lad about a dozen years
old, brought down two wild geese and a
black duck Monday morning. The geese
he shot with rifle. What lad of his
age can show a better mornings work?
Charlie Stage had a narrow escape. a
day or two ago, from Il very serious acct
dent. He was thrown from and entan-
gled in wheel harrow. Fortunately he
escaped with some severe bruises and a
limp in one leg for few days.
j.. +. Hill has the frame of his house
up and enclosed. and it now looks as
though the parsonage would be vacated
inside the four months to which he was
limited and good blacksmith become
once more IA permanent citizen of the Cor
nerS.
The house so long occupied by Thomas
Gardner, and now owned by VIM. IL.
Curler, is undergoing thorough trans
formation. The roof is being raised and
a substantial addition is being put up in
place of the shed. 1t will no doubt make
an attractive residence.
Abram Harris keeps tobacco. cigar
and candy store in a small way at the
Corners and never fails to invite hi.
friends and customers to have a cigar on
his birthday He was seventy-eight last
Friday. Uncle Abe and Aunt Hannah
his wife, have companionably Travelled
the path of life together for more thar
|, fifty years.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-04-30
WEST CORNWALL.

Lizzie Gibbs is on the sick list.
Rev. Lyman Smith of Whiting sup
piled the pulpit of the Baptist church last
Sabbath.
Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Ashley are re-
joicing over the late arrival of little
daughter.
The Ladies' Sewing circle will meet
with Mrs. Harrison Wooster Wednesday
afternoon, May ).
Mrs. f. Stowe of Middleburv and Mrs.
Frank Bacon of Watham have lately Wis
tied at their fathers, IL. c. Bingham.
Warren Norton. the new blacksmith.
has moved his family into the lower room
of the Methodist church. He could find
no other house. and as his business was
good he did not wish to leave for anoth-
er place.
Gilbert Dumas has been painting the
outside of the school-house in district 40.
6. He has also whtewashed the ceiling
and kalsomined the walls of the house in
No. ). Cornwall means to well deserve
what has often been said of her. that she
is the banner town as regards her school
buildings.
1t is nice growing time: but rain was
needed. and Tuesday it commenced rain
ing. and it did seem as though you could
see the grass grow. Farmers are very
busy preparing ground and getting in
seeds. Housewives, too, are busy, as
housekeeping with its attendant miser-
les is upon them. Clothes lines and
fences are Enthusiastically arrayed with beds
and bedding, carpets of all descriptions
to say nothing of clothes. old and new
of all shapes, sizes and hues; but let us
draw veil as story writers say, it is toe
| terrible.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-04-30
RIPTON.

Mrs. II. f. Bentley on the Odd inst
found bunch of strawberries in full
blossom.
The town hall and school-house above
have been receiving coat of paint from
the hands of Levi Goodroe, which makes
the building appear to far better advan-
tage than formerly.
Since spring has come so much earlier
than usual, our mill owners are taking
time by the forelock and cutting out
their stock of logs as fast as possible,
for patrons are in need of the lumber.
We notice that j. +. Goodroe is pushing
things. for aside from his ordinary Gus
toners he is under contract to furnish
smith q Allen 900 feet of lumber for
the town hall at Bellows Falls; but this
bill will not exhaust his yards.
John +. Goodroe has bought out the
stage route from Middlebury to Han
cock of j. w. Baker, who goes to Lake
Dunmore to keep a livery stable. Mr.
Goodroe formerly owned the route. and
running it on business principles, made il
a source of profit to himself and almOs
a necessity to the public; for through
rain, shine and mud Goodroe was Away;
the same genial, jovial John, ready tC
make an honest penny and to accommo
date his hosts of patrons.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-04-30
WEYBRIDGE.

Mrs. 5. Adams is recovering from her
relapse.
Rev. John Quay preached on Sunday
at the w. NJ. church. He has moved
here and is located at the Coburn place.
The weather is very fine and farmers
are improving it in a hurry. Rain is
needed is some places. Grass looks we'll.
Mr.. f. j. Klock of Middlebury college
occupied the desk of the NJ. +. church
on Sunday last, in the absence of the
pastor, preaching a very able discourse
from the text, ''Ihy statutes are right"
Mrs. j. l.. Perkins of st. Johnsbury
VT, president of the w. c. L. L. of Yer.
mont, will speak at the congregational
church Friday evening, May I, at
o'clock. Those who have heard Mrs
Perkins will be glad to hear her again
and all are cordially invited to be pres
ent.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-04-30
ORWELL.


I. T. Branch has put new roof on his
residence.
The school-house near DIR. Mather's Is
undergoing repairs. n. j. Wilcox has
the contract, we believe.
Work has been commenced on the resi-
dence of George d. Bush, which is to UNI
dergo thorough repairs during the pres
ent season.
Marcellus Royce is reported as being
rather better, and we hope to see him
fully restored to health in a few weeks
at the farthest.
Fishermen have enjoyed plenty of sport
for few days past at East creek, from
which loads of suckers have been taken.
Mullett will soon begin to run, when
more sport will be the order of the day
or night-among the boys.
Rev. S. f. Calhoun gave one of his best
sermons on Easter Sunday morning from
Acts xvii: 30, at the Congregational
church, which was listened to by a large
and appreciative audience. The church
was beautifully trimmed with evergreens,
cut and potted flowers, for which we were
indebted to Mrs. ID. w. Clark, Mrs. c. K.
Bush, Miss Mary Gale, Miss Martha
Boynton, Mrs. Charles Sanford, Mrs.
Emma Brainerd and others who gener-
ously contributed to the large display of
cut flowers. The singing was also very
fine, the choir being quite fully repre-
spntpd
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-04-30
WHITING.

The village school began on Monday
morning last. Miss Addie Church is the
teacher.
The station agent is in great need of
his ice tongs, and wishes the person who
has possession would leave them at his
house.
ID. p. Parker's auction was certainly a
success, every article selling high. A.
II. Hubbard, who managed the sale, is
doing good work as an auctioneer.
An entertainment will be given by the
young ladies and gentlemen, assisted by
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-04-30
VERGENNES.
Fires are still necessary.
Plum trees are blossoming.


Plum trees are blossoming.
Trade good in Vergennes last Saturday
Both of Vergennes steam craft are in
active service.
The street lamps are now cared for by
Dca. Austin.
Col. J. II. Lucia was in town.Tuesday.
from Montpelier.
c. W. Barber of Addison has been sick
for several days.
Communion service next sunday in
Congregational church.
Mrs. Russell of keene. y. H.. is the
guest of Mrs. II. \. Hall.
Mrs. c. {. Drury is visiting Mrs. DIR.
Howe. her sister. of Jericho. Vermont.
\ walk among the builders reveals a
good degree of activity this spring.
Three We're baptised by Rev. Mr.. Sher-
man. at the Baptist church, sunday
evening.
j. W. jackson transferred his effects
from Nergennes to Port Henry, Wednes-
day.
John O'ConnOr takes the saloon vaca-
ted by Mr.. j. W. jackson, opposite the
park.
Mrs. \. II. Stowe. milliner. is absent
in market, making selections for spring
trade.
Shipments Monday by Sprigg & Wheel
er, nine cows and calves, for Boston
market.
The little steam yacht, the Gazelle
Capt Ives, is ready for picnics or pleas.
ure parties.
The health of Dea. c. d. Keller i.
improved, and with warm weather ht
will be able to be out soon.
Deputy Sheriff T. C. Middlebrook was
made happy Thursday, by the arrival OF
pretty little daughter.
Mr.. Cassius Tabor of North Ferris
burgh has sold his ladies' riding horse Il
Hon. j. NJ. Dyer of West Salisbury.
Twenty dollars month is paid for eX
ira farm hands. Fair to middling ge
fifteen to eighteen dollars.
Farmers are looking for good, sub
stantial April showers. 1t would dc
much good.
The wife of Mr. Patten of the firm o
Chamberlain Il Co. is visiting friends il
keene. y. ii.
Miss Kate l.. Dolan left for market
New Iork-this week, for her sprin:
and summer selections of millinery.
Butter makers are not greatly pleased
with changing prices; particular,
when they fall back instead of advancing
The care of Mr.. Yott has been so eilici
ent for Dea. Keller that the services o
nurse were dispensed with Tuesday.
The absence of Mr.. Austin left tn
Methodist church without service Sun
day, except in the evening, when Mr..
F. Goodere conducted the prayer meet
ing.
DIR. Dionne has opened an office owe
, c. +. Kidders store, adjoining the otiic
of Mr.. j. ). Hickok. The doctors praC
tice is increasing.
4 James Cole of Middleboro, Mass, Ia
bought that fine black mare, of Lander
: stock of Mr.. G. w. Barber, Addison
Terms not made public.
e Wright q Jackman, Waltham, shippe
' pair of fat oxen to Boston marke
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-04-30
RICHvlLLE.

|. b. Rich is in market this week.
The new goods will be in his store the
first week in May, when he would be
pleased to see all his old customers and
as many new ones as will call on him.
He will treat them well if they do not
want to purchase.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-04-30
General l1eps.
CONGRESSIONAL

No legislation of general public inter-
est has been perfected in either house
the past week. The Senate has passed a
bill for an addition to the White house.
\ labor arbitration bill has been intro
duced in the House.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-04-30

some of the older people, at the vestry-
room of the Union church on Friday
evening, the 30th inst
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-04-02

The MOVEMENT against the destruc-
ton of song birds for decorating pur-
poses is meeting with much encourage
ment in various parts of the country.
1t is assuming the form of boycott,
ladies pledging themselves not 10 wear
hats or bonnets trimmed with birds or
birds wings; and in some parts of New
England the pledge goes so far as to
declare the boycott against miIliners
who deal in bird trimmings. 1t is to be
hoped that the movement will be car
ried on until milliners adopt some
more humane and Tess absurd
style Of head gear ornamentation. To
such an extent has the rage for birds
been carried that il is said whole coun-
ties have been depopulated of their
feathered songsters, the milliners being
more destructive to the birds than the
pugnaeious little sparrows.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-04-02

IT WAS a terribly serious yet amusing
boycott which preacher ofWestchester
County, Pennsylvania. set up on his
own hook week ago last Sunday. Hap
PLY, unlike most boycotts, it was
eminently successful. His congregation
was long in arrears with his salary, and
his necessities were increasing. Finally
on the day referred to he went early to
church, and locking all the doors except
the one in which he stood, refused to
admit anyone until the last cent due
him was paid. As members of his flock
arrived they "chipped" in. and the
amount was soon collected, when the
boycott was raised and the regular ser
vices opened.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-04-02

The BUTCHERS of Santa Fe are using
the newspapers of that and other New
Merioan towns through which to criti-
else and assail certain army officers sta.
toned in the Territory. 1t seems that
the officers own a cattle rsroh in the
neighborhood of Fort Wingate, and in
stead of selling their beef steers to the
civilian butchers, have opened a meat
market in Santa Fe, keeping it supplied
from their own herds. The local deal
ers resent the intrusion as being unfair
to them. and characterize il as a dis
grace to the American army. Some
severe communications on the subject
have appeared in print.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-04-02
London Wool

LosDoS, April 1. - There was a fai,
attendance at the wool sales TO-DAY
and the Kidding was spirited. Sales
saies-Aeloourne and Victoria, 500
bales; secured 81 a Is Cd; secured
locks and pieces, 71<d@ls1<d; greasy
21zd q Is I'd; greasy locks and pieces
I'd a Sd New South Wales. 27OC
bales; secured 7Izd@ Is Cd, SECURED
locks and pieces 1d@91zt greasy 3d@9d
South Australia, 1 400 bales; secured
s1zd@ls SID; secured locks and pieces,
greasy 31sd@sd; greasy locks and
pieces. 21<d a 511d. Queensland. 2OO
200 bales; secured 7d@ls 2Izd; scoured
and pieces, 7d@1s; greasy sd@GIZd
greasy locks and pieces 41ld@6d' New
Zealand, 100 bales; secured sIIdG Is
sd; secured locks and pieces. sd6f Iod :
greasy, 61fd@ad greasy locks and
pieses, 41sd@91zd. Cape of Good Hope
and Natal, 1900 bales; secured Si<dS
lid; greasy, 5d@55<d.