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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-02-26

The agricultural papers and poultry
Journals throughout the New England
states have, within u few weeks, pub
lished several articles in respect to
making hens lay by the use of Sheri-
dams Powder, which have aroused u
deep interest in the subject. The idea
OF making hens lay in winter seems to
have been IL new revelation, but since
these articles appeared thousands have
done with great profit. With IL view
of establishing beyond all question the
great value Of Sheridan's Powders to
make hens lay, and with view of OBJ
tanning the experience of large num-
Der Of intelligent users for publication,
the proprietors, |. s. johnson u Co.,
20 Custom House Street, Boston, have
offered $50 gold coin, in four prizes,
for the Lest results after four weeks
trial. All persons interested can get
ful! particulars free by nail, ny ad-
dressing johnson e. 90. rs above.
Strictly fresh eggs now bring 50 cents
per dozen in Boston, ut retail, and the
supply is not half equal TO The demand.
We don't advise people to keep hens
unless they want to, but We do advise
those who do keep them to look into
this matter at once.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-02-26
Annual Town Meeting.

On Tuesday next the people of the
various towns of the State are to
choose their town officers for the ensu-
ing year. The notices for these annu-
al meetings have been posted for some
time, and the question t"who shall we
have for town officers" is, or should
be, under discussion, for it is a ques-
ton that may we'll be discussed by the
legal voters in every town in the State,
for upon whom their choice rests de-
pend, in a great measure, a towns
welfare and prosperity. AS matter
of economy the men who are best fit.
ted, who will best discha rye the duties
of these offices shodld be selected 10 fill
them. Especially should we be careful
in the selection of u board of Listers.
We should have business men for
Listers, lnen that have backbone, are
honest, and possess good Judgment
This year the reports of the various
officers, for the Town of Brighton, are
printed; these will be distributed be.
fore town meeting day, and should be
carefully studied by the voters to en-
able them TO vote intelligently upon
the questions that will come up for
consideration, more especially the
items in regard to town expenses. The
past few years we have had officers
who looked closely to the towns pros.
perty, men who felt the responsibility
of their position, and who in their Of
tiGiRl acts made the towns welfare
their own. Let not this year. then, be
an exception, and let the legal voters
book well to their interests by making
u careful and judicous selection Of the
men whom they elect for town officers.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-02-26
TOWN MEETING WARNING.


The legal voters OF the town of
Brighton are hereby notified and
warned TO meet at the vestry of the
N. K. Church in said Brighton, on
Tuesday the 81 day of March, A. D.,
1886, at 10 o'clock a. IN. to transact
the following business, viz:
l. To choose a Moderator to govern
said meeting.
2. To hear the report of town Off
GERS for the past year and vote what
action to take on the same.
To choose all necessary town officers
for the year ensuing.
4. To choose Trustees of the u. S.
Surplus Fund.
5. To cast their ballots for County
Commissioner.
6. To see if the town will vote to
sell its interest in the NJ. E. Church.
Z. To see if the town will vote to
sell the Fire Engine.
s. To see if the town will vote to
raise money to defraY the expenses of
the town for the coming year, and for
making and repairing of highways and
bridges, aud for the support of schools,
also to see if the town will vote to pay
the Indebtedness of the town, and to
transact such other business as iuay
legally come before said meeting.
". R; RosEBRooK, } Selectmen
j. G. RAwSoN, of
Ii. II. HoBSoN, Brighton.
Brighton, VT, Feb. IS, 1886. .
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-02-26
A $4,000 Bible Reward.

The publishers of RutIedge's Monthly
offer twelve valuable rewards in their
Monthly for March, among which is
the following:
We will give $4,000 to the person
telling us which is the middle verse in
the New Testament Scriptures mot
the revised edition), by March 10, 1886.
Should two OF more correct answers
be received, the REWARD will be di-
vided. The money will be forwarded
TO the winner March 18th, 1896. Per-
sons trying for the reward must send
20 cents i'll silver or postal notes, mo
postage stamps tdken) with their an
swer, for which they will receive the
Monthly for April, in which the name
and address of the winner Of the re-
ward aud the correct answer will be
published, and in which several more
valuable rewards will be offered. Ad.
dress RUTLEDGE UBLISHING COM
rANY, Easton, Pa.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-02-26
CANAAN.

The largest snow storm Of the season
reached here last Saturday. About
eight inches Of snow fell Friday night
aud with high wind made Saturday
Il rather interesting day to be abroad
in.
G. II. Weeks had the misfortune to
lose one Of his horses while working in
the woods. its leg being broken so as
10 make it necessary to kill it. On the
same day valuable COW was hooked
by another and had to be killed.
Prof. Nichols closed his lectures last
Friday nigh5. 800
School closed in the village Friday
last; the higher department was UNI
der the instruction of Mr.. George E.
Miner OF St. Johnsbury, the lower was
taught by Mrs. c. Z. Jones. Those
having no absent marks were Waite.
Shurtlelf, Willie Flanders, Ada Heath,
Jennie, Gertrude and Hattie Weeks
and Winnie futile. The term has
been Il very successful one. This is Mr.
Miners second term here, and he has
given general satisfaction.
Rev. G. w. Norris will give lee.
ture on Temperance ut the Congrega-
tional Church in West Stewartstown
Sunday evening next.
Mr.. Geo. L. Miner gave lecture at
the NJ. Il. Church in Canaan Saturday
evening last on Temperance. Not
withstanding the inclemeucy OF the
weather quite IL good audience were
present. The lecture was good in sub.
stance and we'll presented. The lect-
ursr took practical view OF the situa.
ton, calling attention to the evils OF
the rum traffic, and his method oil
remedying the evil was presented in
such manner as to comlu'nd itself
to the thinking public. Mr. Miner il
IL young man OF promise and the good
wishes of his many friends here will
go with him as he leaves us.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-02-26
AMONG OUR NEIauBoRs.
BLOOMFIELD.


Rev. j. w. Scott attended the
Preachers Meeting at st. Jonnsbury
last week.
More snow for the lognen.
The scholars in District No. . who
were not absent a day were Abbie
Matthews and Daisy Clough. Those
who did not whisper were Myrtle and
Daisy Clough, Dell Burbank, Muude
Chandler, Abbie and Howard Matth-
ews, Earle Fuller and Arthur Phillips.
The pupils presented the teacher, Miss
NJ. A. Parker, with fine gold pen and
holder aud paper weight, u valua bic
present which was gratefully received
and highly appreciated by Miss Park
or, who will hold her pupils in pleas
ant remembrance for their kindness
and obedience through the entire
term.
The hearts of Mr.. and Mrs. Byron
Blodgett were gladdened by the ad-
vent of little daughter on the 10th
inst.
Mr.. Raymond Fuller is confined to
his bed, and is under the treatment of
DR.. Whitcomb, but seems to be failing.
lie does not suffer much and is very
calm and peaceful, for he feels that
heaven and its joys are his.
Myrtle Clough has gone to Cole
brook to stay Il few weeks with her
Uncle james.
Johnnie, the three years old son of
VIM. Walker, was playing on the
kitchen floor few days since when
he turned his leg in such way as to
break it. Drs. Thompson and Sleeper
set The limb and the little fellow is
doing we'll.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-02-26
: TEEPTATI0E.


A Detroit Merchants Method cfEesx~
ing she Honesty OF Eais Customers.
That's the tenth one tbs forcroon,"
said Woodward avenue floor-walker the
other day as woman hurriedly passed
out"
"What-tenth woman"
'No; tenth poftemonnaie."
"What do you mean@
"WelL this house bought q Job lot OF
portemonnaies last spring and we got 'em
go cheap that we could almost give them
away. A fey days Ggo took it into my
head to see how many of our customers
were honest, and l stuffed q pOrtemonnaie
with paper and left it on the silk counter
TWAS slyly pocketed by the very first lady
who discovered it, and she is the wife Of
man worth $50, GOO"
"And the next"
"Wel}, we lose an average of twenty
portemonnaies a day. That means we
have twenty ladies come in here who are
thieves for it is theft to gobblo up lost or
mislaid property without saying anything
about it,"
at must be interesting to watch 'em"
at is Now and then a woman will
observe the article ard hand it over to the
clerk but that is an exception. / have
seen q woman work for half an hour to
get the portemonnaie into her pocket or
shopping-hag. But that isn't where the
fun comes in"
"NYhere is it,"
'Why on 4 slip of paper stuffed into
the little wallet | write: Stolen from the
counter of - e. CO. At least one half
the wallets arc returned, There comes q
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-02-26

A disgr&ceful disturbance occurred
last Saturday night on Lake street,
upwards of dozen men being en-
gagged in free fight. This vicinity is
getting quite notorious for such af-
trays, and it is very seldom that the
parties implicated are brought to JUS
tlce. Indeed, it is confidently asserted
that there will be another fight there
next Saturday night, why, and for
what reason, we are unable to state.
Perhaps THIS item may prevent it, il
not the Town authorities will at all
hazards. The only trouble with last
Saturday Nights aifMr is that those
concerned did not get more seriously
Injured than they We're.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-02-26

Mr.. VIM. Thomas OF Newton, Ia,
says: My wife has been seriously af-
fected with a cough for twenty-five
years, and this spring more severely
than ever before. She had used many
remedies without relief, and being
urged to try Dr.. Kings New Discov-
cry, did 30, with most gratifying re-
suits. The first bottle relieved her
very much, and the second bottle has
absolutely cured her. She has not
had so good health for thirty years. .
Trial Bottles Free at Rawson's drug
store, Large size, $1.O0.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-02-26

A. IL. Bonett has had quite an expe-
ence at Berlin FAILS, n. H., which, at
one time, threatened to cause him
great pecuniary loss, bot which, ultim-
ateiy, turned to his advantage and the
utter discontinue of those who sought
to Illustrate his plaus. lie went 10
Berlin to sell dress goods, ETC., at pub
lie auction, but met with great oppo-
sition at the start, for most deter.
mined effort was made 10y few, who,
to prevent his selling there deprived
him of the use of Eagle Hall after he
had hired it, aud conspired with 9th.
ers to prevent him from getting q foot
hold elsewhere in the village. But
Abner was equal to the occasion, aud
finally succeeded in securing lll&ee
in which to hold his sale. and NOW tie
is disposine Of ia4siaense quantities al
goods. Abner informed those from
whom he met the exposition that rath.
er than they should drive hiin out "a
town he would erect u building. They
aae letter acquainted With him AOw.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-02-26

Since October 4th, when DR.. Pottle
was appointed Sanitary Inspector, he
has vaccnated on the cars between
$500 ard 5000 persons, some days vac
ciRnaring as many as go. The Doctor
estimates that fully five times this
number were examined to see if vacci.
nation was necessary. The vaccine
hsed by him was and is furnished by
the government ard the operation is
performed gratis for the passengers.
The sanitary inspection of passengers
to and by this port is still continued.
The mails are also fumigated and held
over thereby for several hours, and
much dissatisfaction is expressed at
what seems now an unnecessary delay
in forwarding letters and other mail
matter.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-02-26

In Italy where the clergy rule supreme,
The law is that 10 dance shall be COM
menced after the great bell OF the cathe-
dral has struck the hour Of midnight.
They are not required, however, 10 stop in
the middle ofoue already commenced, but
re'permilted to dance it ont Taking al
they divide the orchestra, and form new.
dance Somoof the orchestra rest until
the others become fatiSucd when they re-
lieye them. There are always enough
dancers to keep the set going, and yet tho
half OF the company he resting In this
way the dance is not finished till two
O'clock. BY this simple process they cheat
the Church ont Of two good hours
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-02-26
a Clever r'riclI.

A young man standing among a knot OF
others in thcpublic room OF hotel said,
"Did you see that pretty girl that arrived
this morning? l was watching her all
dinner time | bet you Ave to one l viii
get acquainted with her and marry her be-
fore the week is out" The bet was taken,
and in few days a clergyman was found
and the young pair were actually married.
1t was afterwards discovered, however
that they had been married year or two
before, and that the gentleman earned II
livelihood by making and taking this
same bet in different hotels.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-02-26

A grand opening ball will be given
on Tuesday next at the Essex House
Hail.. better known rs the Skating
Rink. A general good time may be
fully expected, rs the proprietor. NJ c.
Davis, will spare no pains to make
this, his first annual ball an occasion
long TO be remembered. Music by
Wheeler q Whipple's Quadrille Band.
For particulars see advt. and posters.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-02-26
Never Give up.

If you are suffering with low and
depressed spirits, loss of appetite, gen
era debility, disordered blood. weak
constitution, headache, or any disease
of a bilious nature, by all means pro-
cure bottle of Electric Bitters. You
will be surprised to see the rapid i'm,
provement that will follow; you will
be inspired with new life strength
and activity will return; pain and
misery will cease; and henceforth you
will rejoice in the praise of Electric
Bitters. Sold at fifty cents bottle
by J. G. Rawson.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-02-26
LUNENBCRGH.

|. f, Morse has purchased an inter
est in the blacksmith shop at the viii
lage owned by George L. Dexter, and
tile sign now reads, Dexter & Morse. "
A hearing was had ut the Heights
House on Mo nday last on the case OF
Mclaughlin VS.. Mclaughlin, and the
matter for the most part was settled
Mrs. Mclaughlin receives 500 but
still prosecutes her claim for divorce.
Mr.. Hagan was released.
w. NJ. Bell is in Boston this week
it's all right, WILDER, We were young
once.
States are being made, or re-made,
for town officers. "rnere's many a
slip 'twixt the cup and the ill.,"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-02-26
ARTEM.s PIERCE's ESTATE.

STATE OF VERMONT, I In Probate Court.
holden at GuldhaI, on the 9Th day of Feb.
ruary. A. D., 1886, Ezra s. Pierce, Administers.
tor OF the estate of Artemas Pierce, late Of
Luncnburgh in said district, deceased, makes
application for an examination and allowance
OF his administration account, and for "a de-
cree of distribution and partition of the estate
of said deceased.
whcreupon it Is ordered by said Court that
said account aud appbsation be referred TO II
Session of SAID Probate Court to lie he'd III
the Prnbate Oiiice in tluildh III or the ninth
clay of MARCIA, lS3G, for herring ana decision
thercou.
And it is further ordered that notice hereof
be given 10 all persons interested by publca
ton of the same three weeks successfully IN
the Essex County Herald, new spapcr print
ed at lsiaRd Pond, previous 10 said time ap
pointed f0r hearing, that they may appear,
and show cause. il any they may have, why
said account should not bU allow ed and de
cree MADE in said estate.
by the Court,
n n RE tTTIE IuJra
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-02-26
STATE NEWS.

Charles Bulles, While running II
splitting saw in Baker 81 Fewe's mill
at Richford last Monday was struck
by board bounding from the saw,
and his nose and forehead split open,
lie will probably die,
4 freak of the clements is attracting
the attention of visitors at Masonic
hall, Beuows Falls. The roof being
Icaky, rain has filtered through the
ceiling, and in one place, near the
masters chair. has faithfully define
ated the outlines vi a perfect skull
about the diameter Of large orange.
The outlines of the head, eyes, cheeks
aud upper jaw are startlinsly por-
truyed.
The ice on Lake Champlain !, is
about eighteen inches thick and very
clear.
Hair Vine stimulates the hair. stops
it from falling, cures itching, removes
dandrutf, etc. Try it for headaches
Ind neuralgia. At druggists.
The Winooski and Burlington Horse
Railroad was completed and opened
to Winooski last Friday.
A Ludlow editor issued an extra
edition Of his paper the other day
to announce youthful addition to
his family and the arrival Of his moth
er-in-law.
Mrs. Mary A. Brooks of Durham,
Que, widow of the late Seneca Page
of Bakersfield, has given $1,000 to each
of the churches in the latter town.
The shipment OF witch hazel to Mas
sachusetts from this State for making
various extracts is becoming an extern.
sive business. It is worth 50 per ton.
Brattleboro paid $780, for the sup
port of its poor last year.
The Massachusetts Legislature has
appropriated $4,000 for the Benning-
ton battle monument.
1t is stated that Mrs. II. II. Baxter
and her son Hugh H., are to furnish
tile reference room and give 5000
books of reference to the Rutland free
library.
A band at Plainfeld has lately or
gained under the law Of the State for
Incorporating societies, and has Issued
500 shares of stock of 81 each on the
property Of the band.
Mrs. Martha Johnson died at Pownal
facentIy from the effects of fright
that she experienced the day before.
She was a feeble old lady about rs
years of age, and was told by drunk
en- fellow that her son had dropped
dead in the street. The story was not
true.
A parlor car containing about forty
persons from Boston, Waltham and
other cities in that vicinity, arrived in
Burlington OH Saturday, the 18th. The
party came to that city TO attend the
carnival but were little zoo pravi-
Gus, the thaw having come before
they did.
1t is worth remembering that no
body enjoys the incest surroundings il
| in bad health. There are miserable
people about today with one foot in
the grave, to whom bottle of Park
er's Tonic would do more good than
all the doctors and medicines they
fhuve ever used.
'rhe Senate committee has reported
favorably to the change of the limit
OF appropriation for the public bull :.
inGs 1T Montpelier to $125,000
After ten days lorg and anxious
search the body of f. II. Copps was re.
covered from the West Rutland-Quarry
last Friday morning.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-02-26
NORTON.

Mr.. Georl jordan had on3 of his
legs broken by falling from load OF
logs and having log roll on him.
Mr.. d. Galvin's daughter who is at
the Coaticook Convent sick is likely to
recover.
Our townspeople are getting warmed
up for the town meeting next Tues
day.
Our esteemed Justice Jones spliced
couple from Canada few days ago ;
he was assisted in tying the wedlock
knot by our worthy townsman, Mr.. Il.
Mosher. After the ceremony cigars
we're plentiful and the happy couple
returned to Canada with flying colors.
Those who go into Nelson's store
notice smile on Frank Nelson's face,
they sayit is u girl.
Mrs. Ames and Mrs. Chesney have
gone to Sherbrooke to attend tue car
nivaI.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-02-26

"GAUT GURLEY, or, The Trappers
of Umbagog," by ID. p. Thompson. A
new edition of work long out of
OF print. Elegantly bound in cloth
gilt back and sides. Published Mt SI.75,
mailed free for Sl.25. The Doomed
Chief" companion book, same price.
Address, G. II. = COLBY, Bookseller,
Lancaster, N. II.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-02-26
VICTORY.

The long wished for snow has at last
come.
Physicians say Miss Hattie Story
cannot live.
Rev. G. Z. Burnha,n goes to Dan
vile to preach next Sunday.
On Friday last a man at work for
Gallup came near being instantly
killed by the falling of n tree. His
skull was broken and they think he
cannot live.
A. B. Colby has lost two horses
since he began drawing lumber from
Jeffer's mill and came near losing two
more last Saturday by having them
go over the bank while coming down
the mountain.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-02-26

w. II. Norton, Il former resilient Of
Island Pond, is now running the Clyde
River Hotel at West Charleston which
he purchased shortly before leaving
here, and which has been rented in
the meantime to Mr.. J. O. Shedd.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-02-26

The editor of an agricultural paper
says there is absolutely no cure for
hog cholera, but that SheridGas Coadi-
ton POwdcrs given occasionally will
certainly prevent it. Be sure to get
Sheridan's. The other kinds in large
packs are trash.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-02-26

The receipts of the Grand Trunk
for the week ending February ID, 1886,
were 1924 ,020, showing an increase of
S77,542 over the corresponding week
of 1885. The total receipts from Janu-
airy, 1886, amount to 81 $50, 379, show
ing decrease of s12,095 for the same
period OF 1885.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-02-26

SUDDEN DEATH Mrs. Jacob Farm
er of Burke Hollow was in town last
week visiting friends, and on return
ing home last Friday was taken sick,
and died on Sunday morning.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-02-26
huckIen's Arnica saIve.

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns and all Skin Eruptions, and
positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
quired. 1t is guaranteed to give per
decentralization, or money refunded
Price, % cents box. For sale by j. G.
RaWson.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-02-26

The regular convocation of Key
stone Chapter, No. IS, r. A. NJ, will
be held at Masonic Hall next Monday
evening at the usual hour. Work.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-02-26

The lumbermen are again happy,
sufficient quantity Of snow having
fallen, enabling them to resume their
business.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-02-26

Hiram Moon has purchased the DR..
Adars house on Main street, and is
fitting it up for a private boarding
house. Price paid $500.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-02-26

Erastus Buck Post. No. rs, q. A. r.,
will hold o. campfire shortly. Full
particulars will be given as soon as
obtainable.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-02-26

1870 f.. Essex Lodge, No 10, holds
sSgasSE it's regular meetings every
's~arfSa Thursday evening in Odd
Fellows Hall on iiain Street. Tran
sent BROKERS cor Tally welcomed.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-02-26

Mr.. VIM. Il. Rosebrook lost a vaiu-
able horse last week from the effects
of tumor. lie paid nearly $500 for
the animal last year.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-02-26

Pdtsey Coffey is erecting a building
on Main street to be used as paint
SIOD
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-02-26

Mrs. S. d. llobson is spending a few
weeks with her children at No. II
Cazenove St, Boston, Mass.