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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-05-21

Mr. T. p. judi is at work on the
cellar ri his new hoI-e which will be
built this season when completed
it will be the best residence in town.
The school in the village commenced
last Monday with Miss Eta Piper as
teacher; Miss Jennie Martin teaches
at Wallace Pond; Miss Jennie Gar
field on Canaan Till Miss Myrtle
Brooks is also teaching. These young
ladies are teachers Of experience and
the schools seem to be in the way to
good work.
The Congregational Church in West
Stewartstown is undergoing repairs,
being shingled and painted. The toll
bridge is being clapboarded and paint
ed, which will make it somewhat
warmer, probably.
The Webber dramatic company APP
peared here several nights recently,
having fair houses and giving very
good show.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-05-21
LEXINGTON.


The grand List of Lexington for the
present year is $1034.57, u small in
crease over last year.
Grass in some cases is badly winter
killed, but where it is not it is looking
finely and is as forward as is usual by
the first of June.
The Connecticut River Lumber
Company's pile driver went past here
last Saturday but is driving only Il fe "
pi and those to use in keeping logs
from leaving the main river channel.
We had heard, and hoped the report
was true, that piles were to be driven
to protect the river banks from daIu-
age occasioned by drives of logs pass.
ing down the river, but it is apparent
that the company will do no more for
the protection of the river farms, than
it is obliged to, and not nearly as
much as it ought to.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-05-21
AMONG OUR NEIGHDORs.
BLOOMFIELD.


Mr.. Solomon Bowker is very SICK
with pneumonia OF lung fever. His
friends think lie cannot rally from it
although he has appeared more com
Portable for the last two days.
Mr.. O'Donnell and Myron Fuller
completed u trade for Euller's farm a
week ago, but one of them backed out
of it, SO there will be no sale this time.
Last Monday night proved very cold
and the ground was white with frost.
Ii is thought fruit trees and berries
are uninjured.
Mrs. George Currier,of Columbia N
H., but formerly of this town, passed
over the river to mansions Of rest May
18th. Her remains were brought here
for interment where her little child
was laid several years ago. Her age
was about fifty years. She was II
faithful member of tie NJ. Il. Church
for number Of years, and all who
knew her are glad to feel that her
consistent Christian life merits her a
home with the people of God. A hus.
band and two sons mourn her loss.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-05-21
LUNENBURGH.

Joshua Silsby has drawn from his
MIL to the depot and shipped to mark
ct in the past six days, twenty cars Of
lumber, amounting to about 100000
feet.
Mrs John H. White and daughter,
of Macon, ILL.,, are visiting at the
Heights House.
Our streets have been disturbed of
latte by several rough and tumble
fights.
Bert Fan is going to Iyndouville in
few days to work in the printing
Office in that place.
Ezra s. Pierce asnode in one year,
ending May /, 1886, from ten COWS,
2340 lbs. OF butter, all of which he has
sold at 9J cents per pound, besides us
ing what was needed in his family OF
five persons, lie has also sold calves
to the value of $l7, and from the sour
milk fattened three hogs that dressed
about 1909 pounds. Although Mr..
Pierce has just had the misfortune to
lose one Of his best Jersey COWS, he
says he does not see why farmers need
grUmhle about har times.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-05-21
GUILD-LALL.

We have had some rain Of late and
the effects Of il show on the vegeta-
zion.
The last Of the drive reached here
last week Thursday morning Some
TWO hundred men were employed on
this drive, which comprised some 7J,-
100000 feet.
Robert Chase & Co. hal an order
last week for four hunlreI ctse3 o,
pegs, each Case containing four lsh,
els, and the lot to go to So. Aneri;A.
The annual meeting of the Lples'
Social Circle was held with Mrs. c. d.
Chase last week Thursday.
Rev. Harry Stevens held u religious
meeting at the Methodist Church last
Monday evening.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-05-21

STATE OF VERMONT, | =, p.,t,,.,, ,,.,,,..
ESSEX DISTRICT IS. '' "''' O'''''
held At Gail II H. in aad for said district, On
the l0th day uf May, a D., 1856. Wi,iud Chase.
Administrator OF the estate Of HASKELL
j. Bal late Of Concord, in said district,
decreased, makes application to said Court.
foriEcCnsC 10 sell the rcll estate Of Sli1 decets
nt, situated in Concord, in said District.
representing that the sale thereof is ne
ccsstry for the payment Of debts Un3 costs
ana ctlarges OF administration.
WhcreupOn, it is ordered by sad Court, that
sgid application be referred to session there
of. to be held AZ the Probate Office in said
Guildhali, the 8ih day of Jane, A. H., 1885,
for hearing and decision thereon: and il is
further ordered thar all persons interested BE-
notified hereof hy publication Of notice of said
application and order thereon, three weeks
successfully in the ESSEN COUNTY HERALD
a newspaper published al Brighton, IN said
District, and which ciTculates in the neigh
bOrrJDd Of those interested, before said time
OF bearing that they may appear Mt said time
Ind place, an II Trey see cause object thereto
BY the Court, attest
-. IL. BGATTIE, Judge
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-05-21
L5TAVlt NN ". ". sTEYsNS.

The Nh lersignel, having been appointed by
the Hon. Probate Court for tie District OF rs
sex, Com ni5siolCrs to receive, examine and
against the estate of Wallace ". Stevens. late
OF BIOonlcll in s0id District deccased and
all claims lhjbitej in Offset thereto. hereby
give notice that we will meet for thGpurpOgos
"tOre'ai3, at the dwelling homo pi the late
". v Stevens on the lltA day Of May and the
1871 day of Ocs0ber next, FROM ten o'clock
y. N, until O'Clock, p. NJ. each Of said days.
Hnd that six months from the I6th Ing Of
April. \. D. 1856, is the time limited By sald
Court for said crelito,s to present heir cla1ms
to MS FOR examination andHlioWanCe.
DCcl at Bloomfield this 26th day OF April
"A. D., 1856.
. If. FULLER, JE., ! ,o,r,r,saic>-,,7,e
7. l. EOWELL, Oo--''-''' ~ - ''''
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-05-21

human artist could adj one touch in
beauty of color or design. ASH look
out cfn,y window and across TIE Level
country mile after mile The view of
villa and. garden and vinelana and
orchard laws before me like an eyag-
geroted painting. The c,,erry orchard
beside the cottage stands white as
snow : next to this the pear trees have
blosscped with scarcely q shade more
of color: then comes the pink and
white apple orchard. anil finally the
bright and almost carnation paa.l
blows aroaar to touch fine azura s,v
and form the horizon. AS enc looks
uDon such a SCENE and then pictuTes
to himself the transformation from
spring to autumn. how mighty does
the work apDear "ordersd by an intel
lioenca So wise "a MIGHT we'll oanfonnd
the atheists sonbjytries." Oq:noas
and plums are raised in almost CONT.
less varieties. and wafer and uusl,
melons grow in abundance. By the
way. there is one grand feature about
the melons here. should II aDnear nee.
essary 10 Gather them in the dps]l Of,
evening. they never turn into pu,uD.
kins. Barrv cuItnro is one of the lead
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-05-21

Mrs. A. d. Merrill and Mr.. w. 4.
Ferguson are at the Heights House
where they will remain a few weeks
engaged in writing up a history Of
Essex county.
Daniel L. Snow is in very poor
health and his friends are worried over
his condition.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-05-21

The High School closed last Friday
after more than ordinarily success
ful tel III, alike commendable to both
teacher and pupils. The general order
ana government has been good the
scholars have engaged i'll their work
with Il hearty eagerness and attentive
diligence, and consequently have made
marked progress. Mr. JENNIE, the
Principal, has been unremittiug in his
endeavors to awaken a desire on the
part of his pupils to gather from both
book and teacher that which will aid
most in practical life, and not toward
gaining mere book knowledge. In
this he has accomplished much. 1t is
hoped that he will return for the Fall
term, whicE commences some time in
August.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-05-21

The funeral of Mark s. King, whose
death was mentioned in our last issue,
was held at the M. e. Church last Fri .
day, Rev. w. |. Todd, assisted by Rev.
w. S. Smithers, officiating. After the
services in the church, Island Pond
Lodge, No. "A, f. s. a. NJ, escorted the
body to the cemetery where the last
sad yet impressive rites of the Order
were conducted with much solemnity
That the deceased was held in high
esteem was attestel by the large NUN
Der that assembled to pay their trib-
Ute OF respect to his memory A
widow and five children are left to
mourn his departure, besides host of
friends.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-05-21
WEST CONCORD.

l.. F. s. A. j. Hull,s steam sleigh
shop, with all the ton, stock, pat
terms and machinery, was entirely
consumed by fire, Friday, May 14th,
about four o'clock in the afternoon.
Everything was very dry AMI fires
caught in dozen places on buildings
on the opposite side of the river. The
prompt action and close watch of the
citizens saved Union Block, Taylor's
store and other. buildings. 4 he loss Of
Hull Bros. is about 5000; 10 insur-
ance.
l.. ID. lIazen's steam saw mill at
Miles Pond, with the machinery, some
200, 009 feet OF lumber, one dwelling
house, and three cars loaded with lum-
Der were burned last Friday evening.
Loss from $4,000 to SIS, 900; insured
for about $4,000.
J. G. Taylor is having his store and
dwelling painted by G. p. Hicks.
Hull Brothers will rebuild at once,
and get ia stock for nearly 200 sieighs
which they had contracted. Citizens
Of the town will assist them iii their
misfortune with contribution of $500
Hair Vine stimulates the hair. stops
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-05-21

The Virgin Salt Co., of New Haven,
Conn, are maEinga grand offer to in.
troduce their salt Go and ask your
grocer for Virgin Salt and get an ele-
giant Easter Card. In addition we clTer
an extra inducement: a pair of Doves
beautifully Autographed in ten colors,
as natural as life, on large card 9x10
inches. Virgin Salt is the cleanest,
purest ana whitest salt ever seen or
used. A large package costs only 10 c.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-05-21
STATE OF VERMONT, |

STATE OF yERMoNT' In Probate Court,
held at GUildhall in and for said district,
on the st day of May AID, 1856, Eliza Jackson.
Administrative of the estate of John Jack
son, late 80 Bloomfield, in said district, de
ceased. makes application to said Court for
license e. s,'. al OF the real estate of said de-
ceased situated in Bloomfield in said district,
representing that the sale of said real estate
is necessary 10 enable said Administrators to
pay the debts AMI costs Of administration.
WhereupUu, it is ordered by SAID Court that
sud application be referred to a session there
Of, TO be held al the Probate once, in sad
Guildh2ll, on the Sth day Of june, a n 1856,
for hearing AMI decision thereon; and it *
further ordered, that all persons interested
be notified hereof, by publication of notice Of
SAT- application ana order thereon three
weeks successfully in the Essex County Her
aid, II newspaper published a Island Pond.
and whiCh cjrcul8tes in the neighbOrho0] OF
those interested, before said time Of hearing
that they may appear ut said time and place,
ana, ifthey see cause, object thereto.
By the Court Attest,
ID. II. BEATTIE. Judge.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-05-21

A CARD. Words are made luato to
express our heartfelt gratetulness to
our friends and neighbors who have
cheered and assisted us, both in word
and deed, in the sickness and death Of
orr loved one. 70 his brothers in
Masonry, who have never tired in aid
ing us, we wish especially to extend
our sincere thanks. We feel sure that
"lIe who doetn all things weIi' Will
not let these kind deeds pass unre-
waIGed.
Mrs. NJ. S. KrNG AND FAMILY.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-05-21

At Norton, Moses ST. Cyr and Sophia
St. Cyr. his wife, we're on the 18th inst.
held to bail by Mr.. Justice White for
their appearance before the County
Court at its next term to answer to Il
charge of having resisted W. G.. Mel
son, a deputy sheriff, while serving a
writ of possession.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-05-21

A very pleasing entertainment was
given at the Island Pond Hall last FRI
day evening by the pupils of the High
School, aud the opinion is generally
expressed that it was of a superior ma
ture and more enjoyable than those
previously given. The declamations,
Rotations, etc, were well selected,
and remarkably we'll rendered, while
the singing of Mrs. Pottle and Mrs.
Andrew, Mr. W. P. Stevens, and the
cIarionet solo by Mr. E. Steady added
not u little to the general enjoyment.
The attendance was quite good.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-05-21

Our welcome monthly visitor, the
Baby Pathfinder, reaches us on time,
as usual, with all the changes in rail
and steamer lines carefully corrected
to date. The current issue has neat
little map of th2 Boston s. Albany's
Circuit r. r., which was opened the
10th instant. The Baby costs but Il
nickel and is sold everywhere.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-05-21

What is more 'lisagreeable to lady
than to know that her hair has not
only lost its color, but is full of dan
'druff? Yet such was the case with
mine until ] used Parker's Hair Bal
sam. My hair is now black and per
fectly clean aud glossy Mrs. e
Sweeny, Chicago.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-05-21

Instantly is none too quick to re-
lieve Group. Many children have died
while a fire was making. J0tR32R'3
Aaodya6 Imminent gives instant relief
and is Il sure cure. Half teaspoonful
on sugar. Every family should keep
it in the house.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-05-21

A CARD. On behalf of the High
School ! wish to extend thanks to Mrs.
POttIe, MIS-. Andrew, Miss V. Hobbs,
Mr.. W. p. Stevens and Ed. Steady for
so kindly aiding us in our school eXhi-
bition. l.. NJ. JENNIE.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-05-21

c. A. Smith, Jr., historical writer
for Hamilton Child, Syracuse, n. Y. 4,
Is in town taking notes and soliciting
subscriptions for Child's Essex and Cal
edonia County Gazetteer and Drecto-
~. The work will give general de-
scriptive view of the County together
with u history OF each town in detail,
also a business directory embracing
names and occupation Of business and
professional men, mechanics and farm
ers in the county, arranged alphabet
cally for each township with their re-
spectiye post office addresses, together
with a map of the county, neatly en-
grayed and colored, showing township
lines, villages, hamlets, highways,
railroads, etc. The work will be finely
illustrated with steel, wood and photo
engrayings, and bound in full Aiueri-
can Russia leather, making it u book
Invaluable to the merchant, mechanic,
professional man or farmer. Mr., Smith
will thoroughly canvass this town and
we trust that all interested in such u
work will encourage It's publication by
their patronage.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-05-21

Mr.. George A. Gonya, formerly of
Island Pond, now engaged in the
manufacture of shirts at Leominster,
Mass, can give employment to 100
girls. See his advt.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-05-21

Silver coins, especially half dollars,
of the coinage of 1850 are in circula-
ton that have lost from fifteen to
twenty grains in weight by mutiation.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-05-21

"Rattan chairs" The gems from all
the leading manufacturers in this
country can be found at Paine's extern
sive furniture establishment, 48 Canal
street, Boston.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-05-21

DR.. q. Ellie, recent graduate OF
Victoria University, Montreal, has To-
Gated in town for the practice of his
profession. Office aud residence at the
DR.. Adams house on Main street.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-05-21

ErastUs Buck Post has a meeting on
Friday evening of this week, at which
time the members will complete their
programme for Memorial Day.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-05-21

There will be a meeting of the S. NJ.
L. S. at the residence Of A. Bartlett
Saturday evening, May %. All men,
bers are requested to be present.
Per Order EX. Com.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-05-21
CANAAN.

The past dry weather has so affected
streams that river driving is nearly
stopped. The rain Saturday and Sun
day has done great good to the grass
and grain crop. The fine weather has
allowed the farmers to make great
progress with fhcir work.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-05-21

The Grand List of Brighton for the
present years. Sj00752, quite an in
crease over last year. Number Of
polls 4G7.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-05-21
G0fal aud Central al0tes,

The Rev. WIN. Westover, late Rec
tor of Christ Church Parish, will sail
for England on the 22d inst.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-05-21

George w. Flint has gone to White
River Junction, having secured a stu
alton as clerk in the Boston & Lowell
Railroad Offices there.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-05-21

The Willoughby Lake House will
open for the reception of summer
guests about June 10. Appearances
indicate good season.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-05-21

Mrs. B. NJ. Dale, who has been seri-
ously i'll the past two weeks from the
effects Of u poisoned hand is slowly
Improving.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-05-21

Who has lost a corkscrew? Don't
all speak at once. but the rightfld
owner can obtain it by calling at the
HERALD Office.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-05-21

There was a nice rain last Saturday
aud Sunday which put new life into
everything, except, perhaps, in the at
tendance at church.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-05-21

The Base Ball Association was re-
organized last Monday evening, and
The following officers elected Presi-
dent, j G Rawsom, 1st Vice Pres. Glen
Clarke, 2d Vice Pres. II Foley Jr,,
Sec. and Treas, P w llorr. Directors,
@ Gonya, e II Bartlett, D p McKen.
zie, w II PeufolI, II e Fitzgerald, J c
Rawson, p w Horr.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-05-21

Rev. w. S. Smithers commenced his
labors with the NJ. L. Church here last
Sunday. lie preached an excellent
sermon, and was listened to with evil
dent interest.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-05-21

Joseph S. Cunningham, formerly of
this town, is in the mploy of whole
sale establishment in San Francisco.
His brothers, Thomas and Michael, are
also in that city.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-05-21

Memorial Day will be observed at
North Stratford by the 6. A. r. Post
there on Monday, May 81. Hon. Geo
N. Dale of Island Pond will be the
orator.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-05-21

The S. NJ. L. s., whatever that
means, had Il sociabIe gathering at
Mrs. A. II. Halls last Saturday even
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-05-21

.,ss2z Essex Lodge, No. IS, holds
sG1@gssSE its regular meetings every
'SJafavS<S Thursday evening in Odd
Fellows Hall on Main Street. Tran
sient brothers cordially welcomed.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-05-21

Glen Clarke is having tie Office re
Gently occupied by George l.. Clark Oh
Cross street, fitted up as II meat mark.
ct, and George is having EuiIding
put up on Derby street, in the sand
bank, size 20 * "A, ell IS Y %, to be
used by him as an Office ami barn.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-05-21

Fred Z. Ross Of st. Johnsbury gets
the cadet appointment from this dis
trict. lie is a nephew Of Judge Ross,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-05-21
BORN

REEVE. At Island Pond, May l6Jh, to Mr..
and Mrs. John Reeve twin boys, one still
EOgn.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-05-21
ETEpDETn

HAZNN- FOWLER In Island POM. Mty y.
by Nathan Ha5-0H Esq. Arthur r. fl lzGu
Of Lane lsier, \. H., and Miss Cora y.
Fowler of Brighton.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-05-21

Mrs. L. II. Cheney started for Boston
on Saturday, having received tele-
gram from there the previous day to
lhe effect that her sister, Miss Carrie
Curlier, was dangerously i'll, and that
bat little hope Of her recovery was en-
tertatnad.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-05-21

Hobbs, the photographer, Will re-
main in town until Saturday night.
Telegram-herald., 1886-09-07
BOURBON ECONOMY
Reports of the Mints and
Assay Offices Service.
A HEAVY REDUCTION IN EXPENSES.
What II Cost 10 Run the Service
The Coinage tor the Years S85
and 1886 6-Some Pointed
Figures.

WASHINGTON, Sept 6.-The amount sp-
propriated for the support of the mints and
assay offices for the fiscal year 1856 was
81 100 500. The amount expended was S957,
600, leaving unexpended Of the appropria-
tons over $4,000. In addition there was
expended from the continuous appropria-
tion of 1878 for the coinage of the silver
dollar slls ,947, the total expenditure being
about Sl,07OOO0 or about 100000
less than the appropriations. The
total expenditure for the fiscal
year 1885 amounted 10 81 ,26l ,60l. against
81 .070 coo in lSS6. showing a reduction Of
expenditures during the fiscal year 1856 of
about Sl9l 600. The expenses OF the direc-
tors of the bureau, including the laboratory,
for the collection of the statistics of the
production of the precious metals aud the
examination of the mints, amounted. dur
ing the pear 1885 to S37 OBJ. and during
1856 TO S33, 800, a reduction over last year of
s., 725, which, added To the saving on the
expenses of the mints and assay Offices
makes total reduction of expenses of the
mint service during last year of nearly
sl95, 900. The coinage executed during the
year 1856 amounted 10 $6ill7, ,lO5 go,
against S54. .237 $50 % in 1888.