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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-17
AMONG OUR NEIGHBORS.
BLOOMFIELD.

Feb. a. Henry Gardiner and Fred
Fuller are saving block wood, furn-
ishing the neighbors with their coming
years fuel, also supplying the village
people.
Frank Fuller is drawing lumber for
his brother Melvin, landing it OH the
banks of the Conn. River near G..
iiinman's.
Schools have closed in Dist. No. /.
Mrs. G.. A. Silver, teacher in the higher
department, on account of her poor
health did not teach but eight weeks,
while Miss E. Wilson, teacher in the
primary school, taught ten weeks, her
school closing last week. Good teach
ers, consequently good schools.
There will be 81 Leap Year Box
Party at the residence of L. T. Will
Jams on Saturday evening, Feb. %,
for the benefit of the M. E. Church.
Each lady is expected to furnish box
of food, sufficient for two. The names
of the gentlemen will be written and
numbered, placed in box and drawn
therefrom by the ladies. The lunch
boxes will also be numbered, and the
name and number drawn correspond
ing with the nqnlber on the lunch
box will be presented to the gentleman
who will pay therefor soc, which will
entitle him to the privilege of escort
ing the lady to supper and sharing
the good things provided by her, for
every one will do her best in this line.
There will be two sets Of boxes and
two tables, one for adults and one for
those 10 years and under, so every little
Miss is expected to furnish her box
and share it with a companion. The
children's boxes will be sold for 25c.
We want to see u full house, SO all
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-17
WEST COSCORD.

Feb. 14.-The musical convention
mentioned last week will commence
on Monday evening, Feb. 20, and con-
tinue through Tuesday, Wednesday
and Thursday. The railroad will sell
half fare tickets to all stations from
Hardwicl to Lunen burgh and FROM
Barton to West Concord.
Dick Rogers has moved into the
house which he recently purchased of
]. IL. Spiller.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hatch have the
sympathy of the entire community,
having lost by death their only
child, a bright little boy who was Il
great favorite of all.
Although William Allen is an ex-
cellent harness maker himself it is
hardly expected that his new appren'
tice will be proficient at the trade dur
ing this season as he is wanting in suf-
ficent av oirdupois, being a trifle un-
der ten pounds in weight. Win seems
to be perfectly satisfied with him not.
withstanding this fact.
Frank Jock of the Corner counts
one more girl in his family than he did
last year. Frank seems more anC
more patriarchal as the years go by.
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Judevine W ent
to Hard wick last Saturday to attend
the funeral of his brother the Hon. A
e. Judevine who died very suddenly
on Thursday the 9th inst.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-17
GUILDHALL.

Feb. l4.-The trustees of the Essex
County Grammar School have en-
gagged Miss Belle Ashley, graduate
of Burlington High School, to take
charge as Principal for the coming
spring term, which is to commence
Monday the 9th inst, and from the
high Standing of Miss Ashley as n first
class teacher, all who have scholars
should not fail to have them attend
as better opportunity will not pre-
sent itself very soon in this town.
The Young Peoples Christian En-.
deavor Society of Guildhall held a
meeting at the Congregational church
last Friday evening, and were visited
by some twenty or more from the
Lancaster, N. H., Society. After the
exercises at the church u pleasant en-
tertainment was given the visitors at
| the Essex House. The next meeting
will be at the Congregational church
next Friday evening at Z O'Clock, for
the purpose of completing the election
of officers, &c. The officers already
elected are Miss A. NJ. johnson, Presi-
dent Marshall Rich, Vice President ;
Mrs. Ella Hall, corresponding secre-
tary Miss Flora Johnson recording
secretary and treasurer.
Miss Nellie Burns of Lancaster was
in town last Friday visiting at Mrs. r,
Chases.
Jay Benton came home Saturday
evening and spent the Sabbath with
his parents, returning to Hanover on
Monday.
Rev. G.. II. Merrill, secretary of the
Vermont Domestic Missionary Society
was in town last Thursday on business
with the officers of the Cong'l church.
Miss Graham of st. Johnsbury has
closed her term of school in District
No. 2 and gone home.
We under tand that Judge D. IL.
Beattie made, or attempted to make,
visit to his lumber mills in Northern
Maine last week, and after getting
within some Is miles of his camps was
obliged ,on account of the severe storm
and cancelling of trains, to give the
idea up and return home. He don't
say whether he had q pleasant trip or
not, and has been seen at times when
he was inclined to converse more free
ly than he is about this trp
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-17

Last week Il Frenchman from Lewis
ton, Me-, attempted to smuggle from
Canada six bottles of gin, but was
caught by Customs Officer Eaton, and
the liquor confiscated. lie followed
Mr.. Eaton into the Office, and, under
the pretence of writing his name on
tue package, deliberately threw it on
the floor, breaking five of the bottles.
lie was promptly detained, and sub
sequently realizing his predicament,
expressed his contrition for what he
had done and begged so earnestly to
be released, that he was allowed to
depart. A similar trick was perpetra-
ted here short time since, and the
next offence will not be condoned.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-17
GRANNY.

Feb. Ave are glad to learn that
Mrs. John Shores did not have a sec
ond attack of paralysis as reported,
and that she is gaining quite fast.
Mr.. Gilmore p. Drown, who recently
came here from Sheffield to obtain
work, is very sick with pneumonia.
DIR. DwinneIl of East Burke attends
him, and his brother George is helping
to take care of him. They are at their
uncle's, Mr.. S. N. Buzzell. Mrs. Buzz.
ell his been sick for Sc eral weeks,
and is but just recovering.
A law case, John Webb VS.. A. NJ.
Carpenter is set for the 18th inst at
Stevens Mills.
A young man employed by Charles
Wells is sick.
Mrs. John Emery was called to
Guildhall last Sunday to attend her
daughter Myrtle, who has the humps.
Mrs. Emery has been making a two
weeks visit with her son George, and
her daughter, Mrs. b. G. Gleason.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-17
NORTH STAFFORD, n. II.

Report of the North Stratford High
School for the winter term, ending
January 20, 1888:
First class-Grammar, Mertie Moses
/, Mary Stevens 2 !; Arithmetic, Perey
Stevens /, Willie Mcconnell 2 &C.
ography, Willie Mcconnell /, Mary
Stevens 2; History, Harvey Ilinman l,
Willie Mcconnell and Eddie Ogle 2
Reading, Mertie Moses /, Harvey Hin.
man 2, Spelling, Mertie Moses and
Mary Stevens /, Harvey Hinman and
Willie Mcconnell 2.
Second class-Reading, Lottie Mills
and Hattie Hinman 1, Katie Dowd
and Lizzie Ogle 2; Spelling, Lottie
Mills and Hattie uinman /, Neal D,
Pattee and Maud Mcconnell 2 Arith-
metic, LIST division, Theresa Finegan /,
Cinda McGrath and Mary Mcconnell
2 End division, Hattie Hinman /, L.
Mills and Alphonse Bishop 2; Geog.
raphy, Lottie Mills and Bonnie Jacobs
l, Hattie Hinman and A Bishop 2.
Both classes-Drawing Agnes Don.
nelly and Mertie Moses 1, Louis Nor.
colt and Theresa Finnegan 2; Writ
ing, John Oliver /, Bonnie jacobs 2 f;
General Work, NJ. Moses and l.. Mills.
Greatest number of head marks taken,
Lottie Mills /, Hattie Hinman Per.
feet attendance, Harvey Human, L.
Norcott, Neal ID. Pattee, NJ. Stevens,
Katie Dowd. Hattie Human.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-17

J. A. Hancock, whose severe illness
was mentioned last week, died last
Monday morning, deeply regretted by
all who knew him. The funeral SER
vices were held on Tuesday afternoon
at the NJ. e. Church, and We're largely
attended. The pupils of the high
school, of which he was a member, at
tended in body, taking with them a
pillow of flowers, with the letter H in
the centre formed of white rosebuds,
which they obtained from Portland.
The circumstances surrounding his ill
ness and death were SID in the extreme
and are elsewhere referred to. Mrs. NJ
NJ. Buck, at whose house he died, was
unremitting in her care and attention,
anticipating his every want, and fill
ing more than a mothers place. She
has the appreciation and the thanks
of the whole community for her untir.
ing efforts.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-17

The people of Norton are very de-
sirous of having a series of horse races
on the pond some time this winter.
They propose that prizes be offered,
and for every 50 furnished by the peo-
pie of Island Pond, Norton will con-
tribute 81, and further that their best
horse, owned by Mr.. Woodland, shall
take no part in any races that may he
gotten up, We should like to see
something of the kind arranged, and
leave the matter for the consideration
of our local horsemen, hoping they
will take immediate action.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-17

An Antiquarian Supper and A Create
Old Folkes Concerto will be given bic
ye MEME u Wommene Singers at We
Methodist Meetyng House in we will.
age Of Island Pond, formerly We towne
of Random, on We Nighte of ye 22nd
day of ye Month of February, in ye
we're of our Lorde, 1888, NEW Style.
Ye Supper shall be ready at 5 and x
bic the clock which hangs in ye house
of Parson Archibald Enright.
Ye Musick shall not commence until
earle candle lyte VIII is s bic We clock.
Ye pryce TO come in to hear We mu-
sick and eat all ye can, will be 35 cts
current monnie.
If ye hear not ye musick yo can have
ye supper for 25 cts.
| Ifye eat no supper ye can hear ye
musick for % cts.
Ye Firste Parte, Ye Lyste of Ye Tunes
Before Jehovah's Awful Throne
TT : Bridgewater,
- Northtield
III Strike the Cymbal
Nv A Wordlie Songe,
By one of ye Wommene SINGERS
V Portland
vi Marseiles Hymn
VII Cousin Jedediah,
By one of ye Meme SINGERS
Ye Seconde Parte:
Sherburne
Turner
III Sound the Loud Timbrel
III A Songe of Ye Boston Tea Party
" Anvil Chorus Ye Young May
dens will now strike ye Anvils
V A Wordlie Songe
BY one of We young Mayden'
VI Star Spangled Banner
N. B, Allie ye SINGERS will be dres
in becominge clothes such as then
worn in ye olden Tyne.
N. b. Positively no live stock tut
in barter for ye way in to ye concerto
N. b. Allie ye Parsons g. Deaconna
CT ye parish will observe We actions o
ye young MEME and maydens. I'm
due levitie and sparkinge will be men
toned from ye pulpits on ye coming
Sabbath.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-17
VICTORY.

Feb. 14.-Mrs. Fanny Miner an aged
lady, one of the first settlers in town,
died last Friday.
Mrs. A. B. Colby is visiting friends
at st. Johnsbury.
Mr.. Clothier has had his men doub BILE
up their teams, at Blood & Walkers
and discharged part of the men.
1t has been very stormy land snow is
getting deep, but there are signs of bet.
ter weather, for there has been two
days in succession without any storm.
Mr.. Isaac Damon of Glover is at C.
Damon's quite sick.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-17

Last Saturday party of nine ladies
and gentlemen drove to Mr.. e. F..
Hobsons at East Brighton, where they
were joined by several friends, making
party of nineteen, filling two large
sleds with us jolly a crowd as one
would wish to see. They went to the
camp on the mountain, a distance of
about four miles to participate in the
Injuries of camp dinner, which they
enjoyed to the utmost, returning home
with the feeling that the occasion had
been one of great pleasure and enjoy
ment, largely due to the efforts OF
Messrs. E. F. and H. II. hobson, aided
by their wives.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-17

In 1916, seventytwo years ago, six
little girls of Waterford, VT, rode on
the same horse ut the same time some
miles over the Waterford hills. Their
names and ages were as follows: Lois
Rowell aged 10, Nellie Caswell and
Rhoda Pike aged II, Polly Caswell
aud Lou Pike aged s, and Annie Cas-
well aged A. Lois Rowell sat on the
saddle, and held the reins and little
Annie, and the other four misses rode
behind. They had a pleasant time,
and all but one, Lois Rowell-Mrs.
Charles Gregory. late of Concord-live
TO relate the story to their grandchil-
dren. The names of the five living
are Mrs. Wilson Buck (mother of A.
II. HalD lives in Charleston, Mrs Giles
Jones Of Victory, Mrs. Nelson Miller
of Mortified, Mrs. Horace Buck and
Mrs. Jefferson llosmer of Littleton.
All of these, but one, are now over 80
years old. Are there five other women
living who went on an excursion to.
gether 70 years ago? The substance
of the above went the rounds of the
State press about s years ago, and it
seems remarkably strange that after
lapse of years the number should
be reduced by only one.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-17

Dry wood is very scarce in the viii
lage this winter. We understand that
one or two parties who have a little
to sell want about So a cord for it.
Our log men are doing very good
business. Most fthe time until recent
ly the snow has been very dry, which
made it very hard to draw good loads.
A good many people in town are
used up with hard colds.
Fred Dean has sold his place to Bert
Carbee, and has moved inlO the house
with Frank Bowker.
Miss Clara S. Foster who has been
sick for about a year, died last Tues
day. Funeral services were held i'll the
Congregational church on Thursday.
Great sympathy is felt for the afflicted
family who are having very hard
time.
Levi Slsby and wife have gone to
| Boston for IL few weeks visit.
Mrs. Samuel Phelps who has been
sick for some time, is now able to be
about.
Mrs. Chloe Snow has gone to Ian
caster to stay the remainder of the
winter.
We see quite a number Of towns il
the county have had snow roller tC
break out the roads. There is Il gooC
chance to use one in this town very
often. Why can't we have one ?
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-17
ESTATE or oRAMEL CRAWFORD.

The undersigned, having been appointed by
.he Hon. Probate Court for the District of rs
sex Commissioners to receive examine and
aJlust ali claims and demands of all persons
against the estate of nrHnel CraN ford
late of Gridhall, in said District, deceased
and claims exhibited in offset thereto. hereby
give notice that we Will meetfo the purposes
aforesaid, ut the dwelling house of Charles
Keith, on the 2sth day of February, A. d..
1898, and the Goth day of June, "A. d.. 1883
from 8 o'clock, A. NJ, until 5 O'Clock, p. NJ.
each of said days, and that six months from
the 2lst day of January 4 u. 1888, is the time
limited by said Court for said creditors tC
present their claims TO us for examination
and allowance.
Dated at Guildhall, this 3lst day of January
A. D., 1883.
CHARLES KEITH, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
WARREN ID. EMERY,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-17

Schools No. 2, 3 and close their
winter term this week, the high school
and primary school two weeks later.
Miss Campbell, one of the best teachers
we have ever had, goes to Randolph
to enter the graduating class and COM
plete her course of study. She has
made many warm friends here, es-
pecially among her pupils, and the
good wishes of all accompany her.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-17
rsTGTE OFF WILLIAM ROWE.

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 William Rowe, late OF
bennington, in said district, deceased, and all
claims exhibited in offset thereto, hereby give
notice that we will meet for the purposes
aforesaid, at the dwelling house Of Patrick
Il Rowe in said bennington, on the Oh day OF
March and the Sd day o. July next from
o'clock, p. M, until o'clock, J. NJ, each OF
said days, and that six months from the 10Th
day OF january, 1888, IL the time limited by
said Court for said creditors to present theu
claims to us for examination and allowance,
Dated al Canaan this 81 dny OF February
A. D., 1883
ERNEST R0YAL, to,,sfsatoNrps
VIM b. HUNTDoN, w
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-17

A large number of our citizens as.
sembied at rhe residence of MIR. and
Mrs. Almon Smith list week Wednes-
day, to enjoy q social evening, and
with the assistance Of the host and
hostess, to whom the affair was a gen.
uine surprise, right well they succeed,
ed, all being we'll entertained. 1t was
one of those enjoyable occasions that
the originators know so well how to
organize.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-17

attend. A good social time is surely
promised to all. There is plenty OF
room in Mr.. Williams eOmmodions
dwelling, and it will he free for old
and Young to enjoy themselves. There
will be teams furnished at So. Bloom
field aud vicinity for those who other
wise could not come.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-17

We see markings Of saline nature
in the court record Of the News and
Sentinel, aud judge thereby that our
old friend Albert Brrker is employed
on the editorial staff of that paper.
lie is a familiar old standby in the
newspaper line in Upper Coos, and
his we'll known style will give the
paper an old time interest.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-17

The installation of the officers of the
G.. A. r., and w. r. c., which was to
have taken place two weeks ago was,
on account of the storm, postponed
until Friday evening the Gath inst.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-17

Mr.. and Mrs. E. NJ. Dun bar are su.
premely happy and are receiving the
congratulations of their many friends
over Il little event that happened at
their residence last Thursday namely
an addition to their family by the
birth of son and heir.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-17

The average temperature for the
week ending at midnight the 18th inst,
was ID 4 Z degrees above zero. The
highest registered was 80 above and
the lowest 209 below zero.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-17

John B. Melcher formerly Of Grove
ton, n. H., who went TO New York a
short tiIue since 10 20 into the real es.
tate business, died very suddenly in
that city last Monday night. lie was
we'll known to our people.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-17
ENBURGH

Feb. 14.-There was q narrow es-
cape from a serious accident in SilSby's
mill few days ago. The slab saw
burst while being used, and pieces oil
it flew in all directions and came neal
hitting several of the mill hands.
Very nice weather for the last ten
days. but we shall in all probability
get lots of rough weather yet.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-17
Publishers Notiee

Hereafter 10 cents per line win be charged
Tor the insertion OF notices Of fairs. soclab!es
ana entertainments, the object OF v hich is TO
raise moneT, unless such mention is strictly
editorial ten cents a line will also be charged
for the insertion OF resolutions and obIt-
uaries, but birth, M rriagc and death notices
VIII De publshed gratuiiously Particulars
Of gal hCriugs. subject to revision. also pub.
lished gratuitouslY.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-17

Mr.. Loren Beals, of Portland, Me-,
for many years mail clerk between
Portland and Island Pond, died at his
residence last Tuesday morning OF
pneumonia after an illness of only a
few days.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-17

We are about to send a number oil
books, magazines, etc, to he bound
If any of our patrons wish to take
advantage of the low prices and good
work we can offer, we shall be pleased
TO give them an estimate.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-17

As a toilet article, Ayers Hair Yigor
stands unrivaled. 1t cleanses the scalp
and removes dandrufT, cures itching
humors, restores the original color to
faded and grey hair, and promotes its
growth.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-17
Dobbins' Electric Soap.

DHuT\Sea Wonders exist in thousands
lu u jof forms, but are surpassed by the
HIM maryelE OF invention Those W no
DllJI are in need of profitable work hat
can be done while living at home should at
once send their address 10 Hale Il Co, Port
land, Maine, aud receive free, full inform +
ton how either sex, OF all ages. can earn
from So to $2j per day and upwards
VII reyer they live. You are started free
Gapital not required, Some hav made over
500 ID i slnSl LAY NJ this work. All succeed
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-17

Nearly fifty couples attended the
last dance of the season at the Essex
House last Tuesday night, aud they
all report an unusually good time.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-17

The regular meeting Of North Star
Chapter, No. %, o. L. S., will be held
in Masonic Hall next Monday evening
at Z 80 o'clock.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-17

Last Wednesday was the first day of
Lent, and was observed by special and
appropriate services i'll the Roman
Catholic and Episcopal Churches.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-17

The Republicans of Brighton have
followed the good example set by their
brethren throughout the State by
organizing Republican club. A
meeting was called and held last Sat
urday evening in the Island Pond
Hall, a temporary organization being
effected by the choice of q NJ Mansur
as President, and G J Flaherty Secre-
tary. This organization was subse-
quently made permanent for the even
ing On motion the club adopted the
constitution as published in these col
umns short time since. The Island
Pond Republican Club was then or.
ganized by the choice OF these officers
President, q NJ Mansur Vice.presi.
dents, Geo Fitzgerald, A E Tracy, w
r. Rosebrooks Secretary, G j Fla
herty Treasurer, E III Bartlett, and
an executive committee of ten, con.
sistiEg of G Gonya, G ID Laid, Il c
Atkinson, E A Benis, d S Storrs, Gee
Buffers, ID Haynes, Geo l. Clark, M A
Gushing, Vim Currier. Messrs S d
llobson, e NJ Bartlett and A II Hall
were elected delegates to the State
convention of Republican clubs, and
it was voted that their railroad fare,
be paid by the club. A collection
was taken up for this purpose, and
considerable more than the necessary
amount was subscribed. A discussion
on resolution presented by S ID Hob
son, THAT it is the sense of this club
that the entire internal revenue system
of the U S onght to be abolished wa
participated in by Messrs Mansur
Storrs, Currier, N IIobson, S d IIobsor
and Flaherty, and upon the question
being put the motion was carried TO
the time being, the discussion to b.
renewed at the next meeting. TIL
/. club then adjourned, to meet oil
Saturday the Goth inst. The attend
ance was good, and from the interes
manifested we believe that we shall
have wide awake, vigorous club.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-17
Harry Taylor has bought and taken
possession of the Arthur Grow farm.

Mr.. VIM. Cargill, one of our oldest
citizens is in very poor health. He is
living with his daughter, Mrs. IL. N.
Webster.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-17
BORN.

JOCK. At Concord Corner Feb4, daughter
to Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Jock.
ALLEN. AT West Concord, Feb IS, n son to
Mr.. and Mrs. William Allen.
LADD. At Summit, Feb. 3, daughter to Mr..
and Mrs. q. l. Ladd.
DUNBAR, III Island Pond, Feb. I. a son to
Mr.. and Mrs. +. NJ Dunbar.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-02-17
Probate Notice.

\ Probate Court will be held in the Probate
Office in Guiidhall, IN and for the District OF
Essex, on the second Tuesday of each month
tor the transaction of all business incidental
to said cJun
ID. IL. BEATTIE, Judge Of Probate