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The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1886-07-10

"rhi- y"ar, Gad willing, ! z!iaii stop
writing says Joaquin Miller ia ;hr
July Lippit c,'t's, and tn u small way
take up thr law again. For 20 man
Whu write constantly cannot ihiuk
much. 4 tnlu vino does not think
much ought not to have much To say.
There is "a disposition 10 Sriii5hncs4
and egyrlsu 80 writing that = ruiuous
to all men. y man vino makes u pro-
ie5sion ui writGg poetry ought 10 die
early. For tt he lives lUng he will
surely ,utfsr deeply. B"sides all that,
the helh Of legitimate pnciry is so small
that no nIan ought 10 Try 20 make his
bread, much lcas maintain others, on
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The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1886-07-10

WASHINGTON BUREAU OF THE
NEW YORK STAR, June Y, lsS6.-C.
McD. Puckette, Esq, Editor of the
Times-Sir: find in the States OF u
recent date quotation from your
esteemed journal relativ We to Senator
EuStis. as follows: l...
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1886-07-10
BIENNfILE,

Some of the farmers near down COM
plain OF being considerably bothered
With u little insect-called by some
the s'shiugie tick"-which gets into
the ears OF stock, producing almost
absolute deafness. Nothing has as yet
been discovered that will entirely res
move or Kill ihem.--Ne,c Era.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1886-07-10

Crude carbolic acid, applied ezterL-
ally, has been discovered by Wyoming
ranchmen to be an effective remedy
for ra'iinsnake bites among cattle.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1886-07-10
THE PARISH ES.
WIN N.

4. '-,..H. ....rr. 70 WINN.
: Wiley Wilson, (col. y was assassinatcd
while piowiDg in his field near Cans
vile, ward 4, June 23l. Thomas
Singleton, also colored, has been AZ
rest ed on suspicion.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-12-17
LUNENBURGH.

December 14.-The next lecture in
the course will be given on Friday
evening, Dec. II, by G.. w. Anderson
of Pawtucket, II. [. Subject, Camp
ing Out"
Mrs. Raymond Thomas and daUgh.
ter of Portland, OAK, arrived i'll town
last Saturday to spend ID few months
with relatives and friends.
w. NJ. Bell has for sale new trav
erse sled. to be disposed of at a great
bargain.
j. Silsby recently lost Il horse by its
being choked to death with halter.
In useful holiday presents Ii. A
Cutting offers to the public the finest
selected stock of photograph albums,
scrap books, fancy box stationery,
ETC., ETC., ever shown here, and at very
low prices also Christmas and New
Year cards in great variety. Intending
purchasers will do we'll to make an
early -call.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-12-17
EAST CIIARIFSTOE

December IA little three-year
old son of Il. d. Allyn broke his lee
near the hip while coasting one day
last week. DIR. Bowker was called and
set the bone and reports the little fell
low as doing WE'LL
The young people gave Mr.. and Mrs.
Lampson a surprise party last Friday
evening. 1t was an enjoyable occasion
to all concerned.
We are to have a singing school here
this winter, commencing this Tuesday
evening.
J. S. Sweeney's store is full of choice
Xmas and holiday goods, both useful
and ornamental. A better assortment
is seldom found in a country store.
Just step in and see how much you
can get for little money.
There is to be Union Christmas
tree in the Church, Christmas Eve.
Us. Sweeney's business is increasing
so rapidly that he has had to hire an
other clerk, and Eddie Streeter fills
the bill.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-12-17
Obituary.

Mary E. Sawyer, wife of Hon. S. D..
I1obson, died at her home, East Bright
on, on the evening of December S, 1885.
She was too we'll known to need
many words of communication now.
She lives in the hearts of those who
knew her best. Being strongly at
tached to home and loved ones she
made an heroic struggle to overcome
disease, and though unable, in death,
she was victor. She was in the fullest
sense he!pmeet. Interested in all the
material concerns of her husband, she
was a safe and able adviser. Great
difficulties only nerved to gre tier
effort. She honored the name Mother,
living to see all her children openly
serving God. Food ard railnent were
incidents of this life, mind and soul
culture u developing of the eternal
life. Her interest WIS not confined TO
her own family. She loved the Church
of Christ, the Sunday School, in which
she was many years q teacher, and
every Christian aotiTity. Her home
was Il Christian home, her influence a
Christian influence. Possessing u de-
cided character, more than ordinary
powers, q strong Will she consecrated
all TO her Master, thus becoming great
ly useful in sustaining and encour-
aging all that was elevGting and en-
nObling. Such wives, such mothers,
such Christians magnify their position,
bless humanity, and honor God. Her
example cannot fail to be an inspira
ton to many, and her influence must
long be felt among those who knew
her.
While sorely bereaved, her husband
and children have only bright men,
cries, and can look forward with glad
anticipations. May all that was no.
blest in her life be reproduced in the
lives of her children. The Church.
the community, mourns with those
who mourn, yet rejoice in her tri-
umphs. w. S. SMITHERs.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-12-17
Our Societies.

The various denominations in town
are all quite active in their arrange
ments for due observance of Christ
mas.
The Young Peoples Literary and
Social Union of the NJ. 4. Church will
meet with Mr., and Mrs. II. Il. Randall,
Prospect street, by invitation, next
Tuesday evening.
The offerings at Christ Church next
Sunday will be devoted to the
purchase of Christmas gifts for the
members of the Sunday School.
The sociable held at the residence of
Mrs. John Reeve, Tuesday evening,
was u very enjoyable occasion. A
large number attended, and the time
was enlivened with games and other
appropriate entertainment.
Annual nomination of officers at
Essex Lodge, l. o. o. F., this Thursday
evening. Election on Thursday, De-
cember 80.
Capt. Erastus Buck Post, G.. a. r.,
held its annual meeting last Friday
evening and elected the following Off
GERS for the year ensuing:
Commander, w NJ Currier; Senior Vice
Commander, II b Farmer; Junior Vice Com.
mander, S NJ Harmon; Adjutant A II Hall
Quartermastcr, u Foss; Surgeon, A Ewens
Chaplain, NJ Mansur; Oficer of the Day,
NJ Renell; Officer of the Guard, Stevens.
The Post will be inspected Oh Friday
evening, the nth inst, by Captain
Woodbury. of West Concord.
The annual communication of Island
Pond Lodge, T. & A. NJ, was held last
Monday evening in Masonic Hall.
After the usual routine business, in
GLIDING the annual reports of the Sec
rotary and Treasurer, the election of
officers for the ensuing year took
place, and resulted as follows:
WM-EJ Parsons; S W-Chas Gonya; W
--Chas Corruth; Trcas-A II Hall; Sec'y-
W II Bishop: On Il Bonuey; d M L
Dyer; Chaplain--A II Bonett; Marshal-E +
Johnson.
These officers will be publicly in
stalled on Wednesday evening, Jan. 5
and the friends OF the Order will
be admitted by invitation. FulleI
particulars hereafter.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-12-17
CANAAN.

December 13.-News is scarce arti-
Gle in this market, and what is worse
still there seems to be nothing out of
which to manufacture any.
The anchor ice has formed in the
river to such an extent that the mills
have been obliged to shut down.
Messrs. Forger and Jackson, evange-
lists, are to be here the present week,
to remain over next Sunday, holding
series of meetings at the Congrega.
tional Church in West Stewartstown,
commencing this Monday evening.
School commenced in the village dis
trict today, Monday, under Mr.. l..
pugeley, Of Rochester, N. IL.
Mr.. Hubbard Hall has gone into
camp at Averill pond and commenced
his winters numbering operations.
The show windows and counters OF
Holton's and Shurtleirs stores reuiDd
one that Christmas is cot@ing by the
fine display of holiday goods they have
for sale.
There has been considerable sickness
of late. In Mr.. David Bryants family
tour were ill with typhoid fever at one
time. Mrs. Bryant, after short i'll
ness, died last Friday. The Others are
doing we'll.
Mr.. Edward Mayo with friend
from Boston arc visiting with Mr.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-12-17

JUST PUBLISHED. The long expec-
ted history of Guildhall, which is also
history of Essex and Coos counties,
has just been published. The history
covers q most interesting period of
over 1872 years. 1t includes among
other interesting events an account OF
the first settlement in this county, also
in Coos county; the first mill built in
each; the old Essex Bank; new ideas
concerning the famous Rogers expcdi-
ton; the first explorers journal, etc.
| The book contains 270 pages, and rs
illustrations, interesting to the people
of this section in fact it should be in
every home in both counties. Price
$3.50; by mail $l.S0. Two copies
s2.75; copies So. Special rates to
clubs. The book will be on sale at
Guildhall. Address L. G. Benton,
Waverley, Mass.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-12-17
WEST CONCORD.

December IA Warden, whose
name is familiar to the farmers of
| Northern Vermont as the manufac-
turer of an excellent hand rake, with
his sons i'll law, is now occupying the
second story of the Hull Bros. shop
manufacturing hoe and fork handles
for the Ely lioe and Fork Co. of st.
Johnsbury. They are paying good
prices for ash lumber in the log, thus
helping the place in many ways. With
their families they are occupying the
D. w. Lee house.
A. G. Parsons has recently furnished
his mill with the new roller process of
manufa curing -four. lie not only
furnishes -four for the trade from west
eIn wheat, bat makes the wives of the
farmers glad and happy by giving
them the best -four they ever had from
their own wheat.
On W. O. Rocheleau's recent return
from II visit to his father, IN Canada,
he found II new BARRIERS shop in run
ming order The length of his visage
has not materially increased yet.
1t is expected that Christmas will be
celebrated at the NJ. Il. Church on
Friday eve the gath inst, and the fol.
lowing Saturday eve at the Universal
list Church.
Our village schools for the present
term are in charge of Mrs. T. S. Seavey
in the primary department and Miss
Kate Wakefield in the higher depart
ment, the same as the past two terms.
All who have been sick with diph-
iberia seem to be recovering, and we
hear of no new cases.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-12-17
AMONG OUR NEIGHBORs.
BLOOMFIELD.

December Inappropriate Christ
mas exercises will be held at the NJ. Il.
Church, Friday eve, Dec. "a.
Caroline, widow of VIM. Stevens,
died Sunday, Dec. 10, aged II years
and months. Funeral services Dec.
IA, conducted by Rev. Mr.. Hedges, at
G. j. SChoff's, where she has resided
the past few years with her daughter.
Mrs. Stevens has lived in town a
great many years, and won numerous
friends by her amiable disposition and
harmonious combination of well de-
veloped and matured Christian and
moral eXcellencies. In correctness of
walk and consistency of life, in calm
ness of mind and kindness of heart
she was seldom equalled or excelled.
She needed only to be known to be
greatly beloved and highly estimated.
Her health had been poor for many
months, and her sutferings for several
weeks past, though protracted, were
not so severe as some are called to en-
dure. She was sustained by the Chris
tian's faith, hope and love, and was
submissive to the last to the will OF
Him who doeth all things we'll Those
left may truthfally say:
"Thy glorious warfare's past
The battles fought, the vctory's won,
And thou art crowned at last"
Rev. and Mrs. Hedges are very happy
in their new found possession, all in
FAINT laughter given them on the 18TH
inst, and already christened "ADgie
May" We congratulate them heartily
and hope she may be spared to them
and prove Il great blessing and conso-
lation in all their future.
The school in district No. 2, taught
by Mrs. Henry Fuller, closed Saturday,
December II, with appropriate and
highly interesting exercises, consisting
of public examination of all the
studies taken no in school, select read
ings By the two youngest ladies, Grace
Chandler, 6 years old, aud Maude
Fuller, 5 years, singing, reading, spell
ing, etc, etc. Those present compli.
mented the entire programme highly,
aud said the proficiency made in the
studies was remarkable. Maude
Chandler and Daisy Clough went
through their arithmetics, and re-
viewed them. The former also studied
algebra, successfully, She received
first prize and Daisy Clough second.
Earle Fuller, Ellie Hawkins, Carl Bur-
bank, Oracle Chandler and Maude
Fuller also received prizes. The fol-
lowing were not absent one day =
Maude Chandler, Earle and Maude
Fuller, Archie and Oracle Holden,
Sarah Matthews, and Florence Morse.
Percy Williams and Carl Burbank
only lost one day. There were only 2
instances of hardness throughout the
term. Maude Chandler and Daisy
Clough each had but one imperfect
lesson.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-12-17
CONSUMPTION CURED.

IN old physician, retired from prac-
tice, having had placed in his hands
by an East India missionary the form
ula of a simple vegetable remedy for
the speedy and permanentcure of Con-
sumption, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Asth-
ma and all throat and Lung Affections
also positive and radical cure for
Nervous Debility and all Nervous
Complaints, after having tested its
wonderful curative powers in thous-
ands of cases, has felt it his duty to
make it known to his suffering fellows.
Actuated by this motive and desire
to relieve human suffering, will send
free of charge, to all who desire it, this
recipe, in German, French or English,
with full directions for preparing and
using Sent by mail by addressing
with stamp, naming this paper, w. A.
MOVES, 149 POa0er's Block. R0rhester, N. Y.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-12-17

lie was young and bashful, and
wanted marriage license badly. lie
could give his own and the prospect
i've brides names, and his own age, 23.
The brides, rs usual, was an unknown
quantity. Sixteen" suggested the
clerk. He thought she was that.
F." Eighteen Ye-e-s."' " Twenty,
twenty-five. twenty-four," were in or.
der mentioned, and the higher mum.
Der agreed upon and promptly1record-
ed by the officer. The marriage came
off, and now the brides son claims
precedence over the bashful groom by
virtue of his seniority.
This happened less than 5000 miles
from Lunenburgh.
The post Office has been moved into
room, which has been nicely fitted
up for the purpose, in the Snow build
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-12-17
FROM a third correspondent.

A GOLDEN WEDDING. Mr.. and Mrs.
Linus BlakesIec, Of Lunenburgh, cole.
hrated their golden wedding recently.
They were remembered by friends at
home, and from abroad, with many
testimonials of love and esteem. After
an enjoyable evening with friends who
gathered at their home, the hale and
hearty couple, who have seen upward
of three score and ten years, started on
trip, visiting relatives and friends in
New hampshire and Massach
The following lines were composed by
the venera bic bridegroom for the oc-
casiOn.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-12-17

In the case of John .. Hale VS.. the
g. T. r. Co., an action brought to
recover damages for injuries sustained
at Berlin Falls station, and heard at
St. Johnsbury last week, the defend
ants Gemurred on the ground that the
plealer in making his declaration
stated legal conclusions instead of
facts from which the Court could
make conclusions. We understand
by this that the pleader assumed to
decide the result without leaving it to
the Court. The Court sustaine the
demurrer. Amendments will probably
be made, and a big fight is in prospect.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-12-17
Wonderful Cures.

W D. IIoyt K Co.. Wholesale and Fetal
Druggists oil Rome, Ga., say. We havo been
selling Dr. Kings New Discovery, III ctrio
Bitt'rs AMI Buckltn's Amicn Sa.ve for two
years. Have never hlnilcj remedies That sell
rs well, or give such universal satisfaction.
There have been some wonderful cures cfr-ct-
cd By these medicines in this city. Several
cases ofpronounccl Consumption have bscn
entirely erred by use of few bottles of Dr.
Kings New Discovery, taken in connection
with Electric Bhters. We guarantee them
always. Sold BY j. c. RAwsoy.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-12-17

A correspondent informs us that we
were in error in stating last week that
there had been but two cases of sui
eide in this town, and gives the follow
ing description of one other case that
occurred several years ago:
A stranger had stopped here for q
week or so and then disappeared. A
day or two after his disappearance his
body was found in Clyde river near
where John Farmer lives. lie had evil
IDENTITY jumped off the bridge with the
intention Of ending his woes. lie was
given II decent burial at the expense of
the town. Some time after, it began
to be whispered around that the body
had been stolen and sent to
Montreal for the use of students in
McGill college. Wien the students
uncovered the body preparatory to
carving it up, they were struck with
horror, and exclaimed, "G0od God, its
Joint" John had formerly been jam
itor of the college, had been discharged
for drunkenness, came to Island Pond,
spent his money, and then committed
suicide. Singularly enough his body
found its way back to his old home as
above described.
Our correspondent adds that this
story, or the last part Of it, was told
him by a student of the college, and
F.! that he believes IL to be true.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-12-17

A jewelry store is always centre
of attraction at the holiday season, be-
cause it generally contains such a
variety of pretty and useful articles
which never come amiss FOR gifts. MIR.
lombard has recently returned from
market, and now his shelves and show
cases abound in desirable goods, Of
almost endless variety, in fact the
largest stock he has ever had, and all
that anybody could ask to select from.
Lombard's is an excellent place to
trade Just at this time.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-12-17
Fatal Accident.

A sad accident occurred here last
week Thursday afternoon by which
Mr.. Dennison Danforth, familiarly
known as Uncle Den" received his
death blow. lie had been at work in
the chamber of Bartlett, Son g. Co. s
freight shed, and stepped on to lad
der for the purpose of descending,
when the ladder shifted its position,
and he fell heavily to the floor be-
meath, striking on his head ana Shout
ders. lie was picked up inSensihle,
and all that medical skill could do
was done for him, but without avail.
IL remained unconscious and in that
condition breathed his last on Satur-
day morning. The day preceding
the accident was his 74th birthday.
Funeral services were held on Monday
morning at the Congregational
Church, Of which church he was a
devoted and earnest member, and we're
attended by large number of friends
and neighbors, thus showing that
respect to his memory which was his
due. The remains were inferred ut
Holland, whittier his stricken family
sadly bore him. Always of genial
and kindly disposition, he will be sin.
cerely mourned by all who knew him.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-12-17
Under a recent act of the Legislature

Under recent act of the Legislature
the Governor has appointed Hon. w
P. Dillingham; of Waterbury, Col. q
NJ. Mansur Of Island Pond and Major
A. B. Valentine of Bennington as Il
committee to select the text books, tC
be used in the schools Of this State
on the effects of alcohol and narcotics
and to make q contract with some
publishing house for the same on be
half of the State. These books are tc
be furnished by the State free to al
pupils in the public schools.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-12-17

THE LARGEST Book PUBLISHED.-
The latest edition of Webster's Una
bridged, in the quantity of matter it
contains, is believed to be tie largest
volume published. 1t will surprise
many to know that by printers care.
fnl reckoning IL contains eight times the
amount of matter that is in tie Bible,
being sufficient to make 70 12mo. vol
umes such as usually sell for Sl.25
each.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-12-17

There can be no question but that
now Is the time TO purchase Christmas
presents, and to avoid the great
crowds that later on in the month
VIII throng the stores, all who can
should avail themselves of the pres
ent opportunity to look over the at
fractions to he seen and make their
selections. hr. Rawson, at the drug
store, offers at this tine extensive in
ducements in the shape Of holiday
goods, and his stock gives evidence
that in the newest novelties and finest
goods which can be produced he has
an assortment from which even the
most fastidious would be satisfied in
making a selection.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-12-17

Peter Grenya was arrested last week
Wednesday evening by constable
Ladd, charged with stealing an old
pair of gloves and a new pair of nit
tens from the Village Hotel. lie
was placed in the Peter" Qockup)
for the night, and on Thursday morn
ing he was arraigned before Justice
Parsons, pleaded guilty to the indict-
ment and was fined So and costs, and
the amount was paid for him.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-12-17
active, Pushing and Reliable.

j, c. RAwsoS can always he relied upon to
carry in stock the purost and best goods, and
sustain the reputation Of being nc,ivo, pushing
AMI reliable, 10y recommending articles with
well established merit IN I ~lcli rs arc popular
Having the agency f'r the celebrated DIR.
Kings New Discovery for consnm. ton, colls
and coughs, will sci! ii on pc tive guarantee.
1t will surely cure any an every affection of
throat, lungs, Or chest, aud in oder to prove
our claim, we ask you to Gull and got Tnai
Bottle FREQ.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-12-17

ing, opposite Bowker's store. New
patent wire bottom boxes have been
put in which gives the Office q very
neat and tidy appearance, and, judgL
ing from what we hear and see, the
room and location give very good
satisfaction. Owing to the illness of
the new postmaster, Mr.. IL. G. Harris
horn, the Office for the present will be
in charge of Fred Luce and Miss emma
Barnard.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-12-17

Mrs. a. 0. Dechene, not recovering
from her recent severe illness as rap
idly as her relatives and friends could
wish, has gone to Montreal for medi-
cal treatment. We hope the change
may have the desired effect, and that
she may soon return thoroughly re-
stored to health and strength.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-12-17

The show cases in J. p. Cobb's store
present u very pretty appearance
at this time, the display of delicacies
for the holiday season being one ex-
ceedingly tempting ara toouhsome.
Josiah has in stock a great variety of
these goods, all which are of excellent
quality, and at low prices.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-12-17

a communication received from the
Secretary of the State Board of Agri-
culture, w. w. Cook, informs us that
the Board will hold meetings for Or
leans county at Irasburg, Dee. 81 and
%, and for Essex county at West Con
cord, Dec. % and %.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-12-17
EuCk'en,s Arnica Saliva.

HE BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts,
rules, Sores, Ulcers Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, 7 Lc", Chapel Hands, CnilbIins,
Corns, and all skin Efuption1, and positively
cures Pics, orn pay required. 1t is gurrn-
toed to give perfect snti,t,c ion, or money re-
funded Price, Is cents per box. For sale by
j. q. RAwsuS.