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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-03
CRANKY.

Jan. 3l.-Mrs. John E. Presby died
Jan. 23rd by that dread disease diph-
liberia. A few days previous her little
child died of the same disease Thasa
deaths following in such rapid success
ion to those of the Kelley children
have marked an era in our town, for
never before were so many deaths in
so short time. Sympathy is extend
ed to all.
The total eclipse of the moon on
Saturday evening was watched with
much interest, especially by those who
had never witnessed it before.
There were services at the church
last Sunday. The attendance was
small
George S. Drown is at his uncles,
Mr.. s. N. Buzzell, laid up with the
rhuematism.
The snow blockade is about all
there is talked now. No newspapers
have reached US for week nor sea rec
ly any other kind of mail either. No
logging could be done for several days
except in the large camps. TWAS no
use to break roads because the wind
blew so. 1t is said that this storm has
been one of the hardest a nd most con-
tinued known for years. The cold has
been intense throughout.
Jan. 31.-Our plucky stage driver,
Mr.. Paul Rivers made his way through
yesterday and brought in an abun-
dance of mail. The cars came up and
communication with the outside
world 10 open again.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-03

requirement that all organized towns
shall build and maintain within their
borders such highways as the public
good may require. All the necessary
means to employ are prescribed and
embodied in our laws. no discrimina-
ton being made as to whether the
roads are needed in spring, summer,
fall or winter seasons.
The introduction of the road ma
chine which when intelligently EN-
ployed has proved a very marked sue
cess, has also suggested that there
might be some implement constructed
to take its place in the snowy season.
The result is the snow roller which
has been successfully applied in sew
eral towns as already reported.
As the use of the rollers for the re-
mainder of this year commencing
with the present depth of snow and
the elevated situation Of the paths
would be at best but a partial success
and consequently creating a prejudice
against their use in the future, let us
discuss this matter as community of
mutual rights and interests, and at
our next annual meeting authorize
our town officers to supply sufficient
number of the most approved rollers,
50 that they can district the town and
secure the cooperation of the residents
of each section to operate them with
out, perhaps, direct pecuniary CON-
pensation. As this method would
seem to warrant good roads, result
greatly to be desired by all, and would
also lessen the illegal and unjust in
of the present system. it
should recommend itself to all who
are DESTROYS of the best good of the
whole town.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-03
WEST CONCORD.
Ii. w. BURBANK,
Chairman Town Committee

The storm of the 26th.27th inst. was
very severe. The heavy fall of snow
became the piaything of high winds,
which left it mostly in drifts, conse-
quently many portions of our high
ways became completely blocked, as a
contiguous bank or badly located or
constructed fence serve as actual traps
for drifting snow. There seems to be
in some vicinities lack of sufficient
enterprise or willingness to voluntar.
lily and gratuitously break out or open
the roads as soon after severe storms
as the public good requires. One of
our physicians attempted, three days
after the last storm had ceased, to
visit patient who required frequent
attention, but he was compelled to
turn back without accomplishing his
journey, the roads being impossible,
and that gentleman is not man who
is easily discouraged.
The bad condition of our roads even
when made passable after several
storms brings forward the question
GLOW can we have goods roads in the
winter season ," 1t is q statutory
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-03

There is a prospect of considerable
litigation between the farmers of this
county on the Connecticut River and
the Conn. River Lumber Company.
The former are making an effort to
combine their forces to fight the latter,
their claims being that the company
has no regard for the rights of the
farmers along the river, permitting
logs to remain in the fields until late
in the spring and otherwise annoying
and injuring them in their farming
interests.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-03
AMONG OUR NEIGHBORS.
BLOOMFIELD.

Jan. 31.-Rev. Mr.. Hedges has gone
to Sheffield, he also goes to West
Burke to attend Preachers meeting.
Owing to the extremely cold weather
and bad roads he could not return
home on Saturday last, hence no SER
vices in the II. E. Church on Sunday.
Charlie, aged 8 months, youngest
child of Mrs. L. Mason died last Tues
day after a short illness. Funeral
services at the house on Thursday,
conducted by Rev. Mr.. Olin of Colum-
bia, n. IL.
Miss Aleciai Berry and Mrs. II. Full
Ter closed their schools at North STRAIT
ford village last Wednesday. Full
reports next week.
Rev. MIR. Kilburn was in town last
Sunday and would have preached had
the people come out to church, but on
account of the cold, stormy weather
people We're unable to turn out.
Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin Fuller are re-
ioicing over "A little daughter that
came to them last Saturday.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-03

The Grand Lodge finally adjourned
at o'clock, and thus closed very
harmonious and more than ordinarily
busy session. Immediately after adj
journment the large dining hall of the
Stewart House was clea red for dancing
and right royal good time was en-
joyed. The visitors departed on
Thursday morning with nothing but
praise for Island Pond, its lodge, and
its hospitality.
Tuesday evening Essex Lodge con-
ferred the third degree in the presence
OF the grand officers and other mem
bers in attendance upon the Grand
Lodge, and was highly complimented.
Its elevating influence was strongly
impressed on the minds OF oil who
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-03

The great storm of last week is still
occupying the minds of the people.
1t was the severest known here for
years. Trains were badly blocked, so
that no mails were received from the
east for two days, and business was
almost at standstlll in the village,
there being no communication by
highway with the surrounding towns.
With commendable energy, however
the service of the G.. 7. R.was restored,
by Saturday morning, to its ordin-
airy condition, and the new roller
for breaking out roads did eff
fective work. The month OF January
will long be remembered for its severe
cold aud heavy storms,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-03

The Young Peoples Literary and
Social Union of the NJ. e. Church met
with Mr.. and Mrs. E. G. Robinson last
Monday evening. A large number
were present. Misses Robinson, Bart
lett and Randall provided the music.
The subject discussed was Reading
and Readers" Care should be given
to what we read and how we read.
Miss Hannah Woodbury. read a selec-
ton from Will Carleton to the pleasure
of all present. All seemed to enjoy
the social exercises. Quite q number
we're present from other denomina.
tions, and they are alb invited to go
again.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-03

We have just received q new piece
OF music, called "Silver Bell Waltz"
by the popular composer, Charley
Baker, which we can recommend to
our readers as very good, it not being
too difficult and at the same time very
snowy. 1t can be played on the piano
or organ, it will be sent at the special
price of II &c stamps. Address J. G..
Greene & Co., 80 and 46 Arcade, Gin
cinnati, o.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-03
VICTORY.

Jan. 30.--The snow pillow run off the
track land went over the embankment
last Saturday, near Morrill's Mill, in
Turing seven men quite badly.
A little Victory boy intends to wear
the palm for missionary collections for
the children, at the festival at West
Concord. He has over So we under
stand.
MFR. w. Thayer, who died at Hazep' s
Mill last Friday, is to be buried at Lis
bon. n. IL.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-03

The storm of last week caught a
large number of people with small
wood piles, and the blocked up roads
prevented teams from hauling wood
into the village. To buy wood,a cord
or two at Il time as it is wanted, is
an improvident way of getting along.
The only safe way TO be sure to keep
warm in this climate is to maintain a
we'll filled wood shed or coal bin, that
is if you can.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-03

The meaning of the word vacant
in SO many of our post office boxes
does not necessarily imply that they
are to let, but that the holders thereof
have been negligent in paying their
box rent. This withheld is just SO
much taken from the income of the
Office, which is very small compared
with the amount of labor.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-03

AT Christ Church last Sunday in the
absence of Rev. John II. Sellers, who
was snow bound, Rev. Arthur Jarvis
of Lennoxville, Pc, ofIiciated at both
morning and evening services, preach
ing two very interesting and eloquent
sermons, appropriate to the present
season of the church year.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-03

l want 500 agents to sell my fast sell.
ing books and to whom good pay will
be given and exclusive territory as
signed. Do not go abroad to seek
agency for books when you can make
more money nearer home. ANY live
man or woman can make s. per day
canvassing books in their own town
q. II. Colby, Lancaster, n. II.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-03
ESTATE OF oRAMEL CRAwFo RID.

The undersigned, having been appointed by
The Hon. Probate Court for the District of Es-
sex, Commissioners to receive examine and
ADJUST all claims and demands of all persons
against the estate of nramel Crawford,
late of GGildhall, in said District, deceased
and claims exhibited in offset thereto. hereby
give notice that we Will meet for the purposes
aforesaid, at the dwelling house of Charles
Keith on the 2sth day of February, A. D.,
1888, ana the 9oth DAY OF June, A. D.. 1888,
each of said days, and that six months from
the 2lst day of January A ID. 1888, is the time
limited by said Court for said creditors TO
and allowance.
Dated at Guildhall, this 3lst day of January
A. D., 1888.
W SHARIss R b EMERY Commissioners.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-03
PubIisher,. Natics

Hereafter 10 cents per line will be charged
for the insertion of notices OF fairs. soclables
and entertainments, the object OF W hich Is 10
raise money, unless such mention is strictly
editorial ten cents line will also be charged
for the Insertion of resolutions and obit-
uaries, but birth. marriage and death notices
will be published gratuitously. Particulars
Of gal herings. subject to revision, also pub
lished gratuitouslv.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-03

were privileged to witness the work.
Bigelow's Orchestra was in attendance
and added much to the interest of the
occasion. During the evening Rev.
Bro.A.J uough recited his two poems
"The Three Links and the Good
Samaritan" which were received with
deafening applause. Their recital
was indeed a great treat.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-03

Vernont's share of the direct tax
collected in 1841, which Congress now
proposes to refund, is $179, 4O7, and if
the money is received and applied to
the payment of state expenses, it will
save the necessity of any grand list tax
for one year at least.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-03

Stern Il Co. have new advertise
ment this week which will pay all to
read. Winter is not through yet by
any means, and the low prices men,
toned are not all in the way of bar
gains to he found at this store.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-03

at is worth its weight in gold," is a
common expression. But, while the
value of gold is easily affected, the
worth of Ayers Sarsaparilla, as q
blood purifier, never depreciates. 1t
will eradicate scrofula from the system
when everything else fails.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-03
REPUBLICAN, CALL.

All legal voters in the town of
Bloomfield that believe in the ascend
ancy of the Republican party, in the
elevation of wage earners, the pro.
lection of American industries, in gen.
education and the elevation of the
state and nation to higher political
plane, are requested to meet in the
Sch Dol House, District No. 2, on Satur-
day, February 4th next, at 7 o'clock p.
M, for the purpose of forming Re-
publican Campaign Club.
Per Order,
Ii. w. BURBANK,
Chairman Town Committee.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-03

Mr.. F. w. Bridge Of Minneapolis,
Mimi, formerly of Island Pond, is to
be married to-day, Thursday. See
notice elsewhere. We extend congrat-
ulations, and join with his numerous
friends in wishing him and his bride
all possible happiness and prosperity.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-03
Dobbins' Electric Soap

wonders exist IN thousands
| u Ii lof forms. but are surpassed by the
iii. II marvelS OF invention Those " no
DUlIl are In need of profitable work that
can be done W lille living 1T home should ut
once send their address 10 lIal.ttt Go Fort
land, Milne, and receive free. full infornt-
ton how either sex, of all ages, can earn
from Sd TO S25 per day d d upwards
wherever they live. You are started free.
Capital not required, Some have made over
$50 In u single lay at this work All succeed.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-03

The visit of Miss Maggie Linehan TO
her home in Island Pond last week
was an occasion of pleasure to her
friends here. She returned to Boston
on Monday.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-03
FOR SALE OR TO RENT

My buildings, situated on Cross St, Island
Pond, Vt, consisting of Store with basement
8 tenements and stable. The buildings are
in good repair, in an admirable location, ana
a good investment. VIII pay 10E on $1,000,
above Insurance. taxes and water rent. What
better investment can you ask? Call and
will convince you this statement Is correct
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-03

The Vermont Conference will be
held at West Randolph, April 18th to
10th. The conference will be held on
a self supporting basis, that is, the
members thereof will pay their own
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-03

Don't forget the grand opening ball
at the Stewart House on Friday the
10th inst. Bigelow's Orchestra has
been engaged for the occasion, and
mine host will leave nothing undone
that will contribute to the enjoyment
of those who attend.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-03

The average temperature for the
week ending at midnight the 26th ult.,
was IL degrees above zero. The
highest registered was 100 above and
the lowest $50 below zero.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-03

The residents on Derby street are
unanimous in declaring that their
road was never drifted so badly as
during the storm Of last week.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-03

Never mind the storms and cold
weather, let us be reconciled with the
thought that better and warmer days
are coming.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-03

RoJinson's Little Pink Licer Pills are
entirely new and different from all
other pills. Their peculiar action on
the stomach and liver prevents Head
ache, dyspepsia and constipation, and
cures these diseaseswhen they do exist.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-03

Conductor Williams little boy more
Familiarity known as Bully" is very
sick, but the doctors are hopeful of
his recovery.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-03
EVENING SESSION.

NV I'm INU OESOIUN.
In the evening the above named
were duly installed into office, the
grand master elect, II. w. Hall, was
installed by Past Grand Master Will
son, and he in turn installed the re-
manning officers. The following dis
trict deputy grand masters were APP
pointed:
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-03

A hundred testimonials can be
shown that Ro6inson's Little Pink Lioer
Pills WILL CURE Sick Head Ache. A
trial is asked by those who have never
used them.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-03

Horace Morse has began earring his
ice, making ready for shipment to
Portland and other points along the
road,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-03
local and Geueral a)ptes.

Regular Convocation of Keystone
Chapter, r. A. NJ, next Monday even
ing ut the usual hour.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-03

The usual large and pleasant com-
pany assem- bled to the dance at the
Essex House last Saturday evening, in
spite of the inclement weather.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-03
LIBERAL HOUSE FURNISRERS

and we have earned the reputation. not SHE.
ly on account of the small payments mt tho
time OF purchase (which are one quarter
down and the monthly payments thereafter
OF 50, for purchase Of $50 or less. and $40 for
100 or lessl but our prices are below those
OF any other dealer in the country, notwIth
standing We will
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-03
DIED.

ALLBEE. In Island Pond, February 2, 1888,
Lorenzo Allbee, aged 50 years and mos.
PRESBY. In CRANKY, January 23rd, of diph-
liberia. Minnie, wife of John h. Presby,
aged "a years.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-03
Probate N0ffee.

Probate Court will be held in the Probate
ONCE In Guildhall, IN and for the District Of
Essex, on the second Tuesday OF each month,
for the transaction of all business incidental
TO said court
d. H. BEATTrE, Judge OF Probate
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-03
AFTERNOON SESSION.

The afternoon session was chiefly
occupied in the reports of the various
committees, and in discussion OF
topics appertaining to the general wei.
fare of the Order. Among the business
transacted of interest to the general
public, was the adoption OF a resolu-
ton authorizing the placing of a
marble or stone block, suitably
inscribed, in the Bennington Battle
Monument.
Rev.Bro. A. J. Hough was appointed
Poet Laureatet to the Grand Lodge, and
his poems relating to Odd Fellowship
to be copyrighted in the name of the
Grand Lodge of Vermont. A resolution
to locate the Grand Lodge at Montpel-
Ter was adopted. The matter was ably
presented by Past Grand Frank II.
Bascom of Montpelier and the first
ballot was overwhelmingly in favor of
the resolution. Essex Lodge was highly
complimented for its efficient work and
votes OF thanks extended to the Lodge,
the hotel management and railroads.
The election of officers for the ensu-
inc vaar rpSultad as follows.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-03
GREATER VARIETY0F GOODS

than Is shown by any other house in the
country.
1t will be seen by giving the matter little
thought that we are compelled TO not only
have on hand very large line, but the ever
moving column must necessarily allow OF
nothing but the NEWEST goods upon our
floors, and we are continually buying from
every manufacturing state In the country
The quantities bought by MS would astonish
even wholesale buyers. without question,
we have under our. control, more rolls of car.
peting than
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-03
MARRIED..

BRIDGE-ALLEN, In st. Paul, Mimi, Feb
2, by the Rev. VIM. q. Pope, at the Church
of the Good Shepherd, Mr.. F. W. Bridge,
formerly of Island Pond, and Miss Edith
Allen of Machias, Me.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-03

StlllsOn, , u Putnam, IL j Rettlne
Geo ID Wright, Ii L Parker, Geo
w Wright, Geo w Cham berlain, F Il
Bascom, II e Randall, IL B Davis, E I
Wilmot, o IL Henderson. The session
was very interesting and profitable
one, ard much enjoyed 10y those in at.
tendance.
THE GRAND LODGE.
The forty-second annual session oil
the Grand Lodge of this State met in
the Island Pond Hall on Wednesday
morning, February LIST, at 8 o'clock,
There was large attendance of past
grands, and the full board of grand
officers was present. Prayer was of.
fered by the Grand Chaplain, Samuel
Bigwood, after which the Grand Lodge
OF Vermont was declared open for the
transaction of business. The Grand
Master, w. D. Wilson, Esq, of st.
Adams, in a very interesting and able
review of the past years work reports
that the term just closed has been one
of great prosperity, and the interest
in the order almost unprecedented.
The work of the lodges has been very
active, and he notices with evident
pleasure and qualification the zeal
and interest manifested in the Order,
a determination to stand firmly by its
principles and TO enlarge the sphere
of its influence. He recommends the
permanent location of the Grand
Lodge at some central point, advanc.
ing many self-evident reasons for the
adoption of this course. Three new
lodges have been instituted during the
term. Myrtle Lodge, No. 81, White
River Junction, Sept. 80; Altimont
Lodge, No. 30, Ludlow, Dec. II; AL.
pine Lodge, No. 2S. West Burke, Dec
80; and an application has been made
for charter for lodge at Saxton's
River. One Rebekah Lodge has been
instituted, land one new hall dedicated
Grand Secretary Parker reports that
Odd Fellowship in this jurisdiction
was never before So flourishing. There
are now in this state 35 subordinate
lodges, with total membership OIL
2307. The total increase in memb Der
ship for the past year is 20G. There
was expended for relief $4,440.5O
Grand Treasurer Robinson reported
a cash balance on hand of $l51O.59.
The morning session was mainly
devoted to the comforting of the past
official degrees upon those entitled to
them, and in listening to the reports
of the Grand Master, Secretary and
Treasurer, also of Gen. w. w. Henry
the Representative to the Sovereign
Grand Iod=e,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-03
IMPORTANT NOTICE.

Those indebted to me by note or account
are earnestly requested to call and SETTLE as
shall use such means as you compel me to- to
close my business Truly Yours,
A. Fl. BONETT.
Island Pond. Vt, Nov. !, 1887.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-03
All the other dealers
in the
State of Maine Combined.

We have recently given orr order for 1000
rolls OF mating to be delivered in the early
spring Is 1t not reasonable to suppose that
we can buy 1000 rolls AT Il less cost than II
would be possible were our purchase but 10
or 20 rolls, the usual purchase!
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-03

List of letters remaining uncalled
for in the Island Pond, Essex County,
Vermont, Post Office, Feb. 1, 1888:
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-03
Deliver all Goods
to any station in New England
Free of Charge!

We do not own the railroads rs one might
suppose, but We ship an immense quantity
of goods, which is better, we think, and in
this we are enabled TO successfully compete
with the small dealer, and W hat W. save this
way goes into the pockets of our customers
We hive
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-03
AFTERNOON sEssIo

In the afternoon after the transac-
ton of all necessary routine business,