Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-01-06
WEST CONCORD.

Jan. 0.-oeNefGl lflenuS anu nelEn-
bors called upon Mr.. and Mrs. J. W.
Thomas, last Thursday, Dec. 30, bring
ing with them q number of valuable
gifts and reminding them that IL was
rhe goth anniversary of their welded
life. After the company had partaken
of an excellent supper, provided by
the ladies, comrade g. l.. Stacy pre-
sehted the tokens of esteem in Il neat
and happy speech, which was res.
pended to, in behalf of Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas, by Willard Chase. Among
the gifts we noticed desirable easy
chair, which was very acceptable to
Mr.. Thomas,as lie is compelled to pass
large portion of the night time in q
sitting posture in consequence of i'll
iuries received Willie serving in the
army. 1t is hoped that the Govern
ment will soon conclude that 81 per
month is insufficient recompense for
heinjuries he received while in its SER
vice.
The boys at G. II. Dudley's mill
made up purse of about ten dollars
for James Murphy. This with con-
tributions of other friends will mater
tally aid the family in bridging over
the time which the injury to Mr..
Murphy's foot deferred him from earn
ing their living. The boys engaged
in the lumber business often present
such manifestations OF having gener-
Gus hearts.
Edward Adams was in our village
on the End inst, having come north
from Florida in September last, after
a three years residence there. lie
does not regard the summer season in
| that State as conducive to the health
of person reared in New England.
Although Mr.. Adams has improved in
condition very much since his return,
he is still deficient some twenty pounds
of his usual avoirdupois.
J. w. Spiller, formerly of this place
now of Providence, r. l., was in town
during last week selling his place here
to "Dick" Rogers, who has recently
been the recipient of a pecuniary re-
cognition by the U. S. Government in
the form of pension with arrears.
Will Raymond has finished his en-
gagement with D.. w. Hibbard and
moved to Victory, to work in the log
ging woods. A. J. Dodge takes his
place for the next year. Fred" looks
as natural as life in his old position
under the special supervision of d. A,
Pike.
Mrs. Hubbard, mother of Mrs. Jesse
Carleton, is very sick at Llttleton, n
II. Mrs. Hubbard formerly served
very successfully as matron of the
poor home of this town.
Mrs. Isham, widow of the late Aaron
Isham of this town, is in very crit
cal condition at Littleton, where she
has been living for some time past, be
ing almost entirely helpless, one side
of her person having become complete
ly paralyz,d. She has the sympathy
of q large circle of friends and acquain
tances.
Frank Martelle of st. Johnsbury ha
purchased the furniture aid liver.
and rented the hotel, and is to b
our landlord for the next five years
: taking possession Friday the 9th inst.
t as we are informed.
Bingham & Gilfillin are receivin
hardwood timber, for which they al
paying good prices by the cord, t
;. manufacture into bobbins. We hop
j. soon to be able to report this industr
l. in active operation in our place, a
o some of the machines have alread
g been received.
=" Mrs. II. A. Joslin has been quite sic
pneumonia much feared. We III
is derstand her condition is much in
,, proved Mr.. Joslin is having q har
l. time with carbuncles, which give hi
re an excellent opportunity to practiC
that virtue so elnphatically presente