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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-02-29

1--WE could not get out the Boomer
and Shorter this week." says an es-
teemed Arizona contemporary, "be
causbur wife had baby on Sunday
and we had to stay at home on Mon
day to keep the nurse from lighting
out when she found it was triplets. II
any subscriber can show better hand
than three of kind this year he gets
the Boomer free for six months. y
Ex.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-02-29

No, Patti has no babies. The fam
lily have decided that they can't afford
it. When they realized that it would
cost the youngster 9100 every time
he wanted his mother to sing him to
sleep-'cash up or no concert'-they
decided that no baby could stand it
without mortgaging the nursery and
fittings. London Tid-Bits.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-02-29

Brigham's religion made him 60 it
while Young.-N. Y. Star.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-02-29

Jones.-Talkipg about tobacco,
knew man once who did not live
three years after he began to use it.
Smith.-Great st. Nicotine You
don't say so'
Jones is the solemn truth.
knew him we'll.
Smith Throwing away his cigar]-
Mercy! How old was he when he
commenced the use Of the poisonous
weed I?
Jones-Ninety-one. Philadelphia
Call.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-02-29

The cross-eyed man has found his
province at last. 1t is love- making
on the sly. An Indiana farmer,
whose daughter ran away with cross
eyed farm hand, declared that he nev-
er could tell when his hired man was
looking at his daughter and therefore
he didn't suspect him.-Ex.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-02-29

"Youpg man," said the minister,
take my advice and get married"
"Sir I"
"Take my advice and get married.
/ am interested in YOU"
Thank you, sir but 'Lizbeth and
/ have made arrangements with the
Justice Of the Peace. You ought to
have spoken sooner. Merchant
Traveller,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-02-29

The star fish is not shinner.-Bos'
ton Commercial Bulletin.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-02-29

In days of old when nights were
cold, and snow in billiards. flew, q
warrior bold said "Is this cold, isl
cold enough for you ?" We grabbed
him by the hair, we smashed him with
a chair; we climbed his frame and
knocked him lame, and filled him with
despair. State Journal.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-02-29
WIT AND HUMOR

A host in himself-the landlord
Puck.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-02-29

Casey Thompson, a Colorado min
er, who was well-known throughout
the West in earlier days, contracted
one winter to run a 5000 foot tunnel
at so foot for a rich company. He
timbered it nicely and got his pay,
and in the spring the company found
that they had nothing but skeleton
framework. Thompson had run the
tunnel along the side Of the gulch in
the snow.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-02-29

"When you call on sister Clara,
Mr.. Featberly," said Bobby, "you
never stay later than IL o'clock, do
your"
"No, indeed, Bobby, and often not
as late as that"
That's what pa said. He told ma
that there was no danger of your ever
staying any later than quarter to H.,
because the saloons close up at H."
The Epoch.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-02-29

At the Grand Central Station
Bunco Sharp can't be mistaken
Isn't this my fathers old friend, Jcre-
miah Gildings, of Cooperstown'
Mr.: Gildings-You amt Silas Cup
py's boy Bill, are YEP
Why of course | am; don't you
know me =?
I've kinder forgot yer face, Bill,
but ain't forgot that milk bill you
owed me when you skipped taown.
Three-sixty and int'rest, it was. Shell
out.-Judge.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-02-29

Colorcd individual [recently engag-
ed in stealing watermelon, indig.
nantly]-Is you de gentleman dat fir
ed dat bullet froo dis yer watermelon
dat / hab under my arm?
Irate farmer.-Yes, / am.
Colored individual.--Well, you
clean done spilled de melon, an come
mighty nigh hittin' dis niggah, shu
| isn't gwine to take de trouble to ca y
melons down to your house no mo-
Harper's Bazaar
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-02-29
Lv. Bay City,

Time Card in Effect Nov. goth, 1857.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-06-08
Mem 0riaI DAy.

Not in many years has Memorial
Day been so appropriately observed
here as it was last week. The mem
bers of Erastus Buck Post met at their
hall and, headed by the band, pro.
ceeded to the cemetery, where they
decorated the graves of twelve of their
fallen comrades, amid the impressive
but beautiful ritual service of the G
A. r., these exercises being witnessed
by fully one thousand people. Then
came the GRAFTON by Surgeon General
Branch of Newport, who, while pay
ing just commentator to the Union
Armies as a whole, called particular
attention to the men of Vermont, and
to the rich heritage of military glory
received from revolutionary masters,
which having been cherished and per-
petuated, again found expression; SO
that from Bull Run to Appomattox;
in the march in camp; or amid the
terrible shock of battle, the soldiers
from Vermont proved themselves
worthy sons of distinguished sires; and
this was shown by the fact that Yer.
mont lost more men-according TO
population-than any other state, and
had thereby nobly done her part in
preventing this Government of the
people, by the people, and for the PEG.
pie" from perlshing from the earth.
We regret that space is not at our dis
posal to publish the entire address, for
it was indeed eloquent and grand land
at times visibly affected many of the
veterans and their friends. The ora
ton concluded the exercises, and the
Post returned to the vestry of the NJ
e. church where sumptuous dinner
was served, furnished by the mem berl
of the w. Il. G.. 1t is highly com
mendable TO our Post and people tina
the day was observed with such de
corum, and in so candid, consisten
and thoughtful manner. During th,
day flowers and wreaths were sent tt
East Charleston to decorate grave
there. The splendid playing of tn
oand throughout was the subject o
much favorable comment, and recev
ed, as it deserved, many compliment
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-06-08

We are sorry to record the death of
Mrs. 4. B. Stevens, which occurred
here last Saturday morning, after an
illness of only two weeks. The cause
of death was congestion Of the liver.
Funeral services were held on Sunday
at the NJ. X. Church, and were attend
ed by large concouIse Of sorrowing
and sympathizing friends. Mrs. Stew
ems was Il most estilnable and amiable
lady, Que who was ever ready to lend
helping hand to those in distress
and her death will he sincerely
mourned. She leaves five children
two sons and three daughters, to WHOM
the sympathy of the entire community
is extended Her husband, it will bt
remembered, met his death some ST.
( years ago by an accident in Butter
! mill,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-06-08
AMONG OUR NEIGHBORS.
BLOOMFIELD.

June 5.-Mr. and Mrs. Charles Will
liams are the happy parents this week
of a son.
A slight frost last Saturday night,
not enough to damage the blossoms or
garden products.
The Memorial services at North
Stratford are among the scenes of the
past. The whole proceedings were con,
sidered a success. The floral decora-
tons, under the direction of Miss IL.
Willard, were considered the finest
ever witnessed on similar occasions.
The address by the Rev. Mr.. Byrne
was excellent, and the music was very
satisfactory.
There is to be a missionary meeting
at the residence of Mrs. NJ. Pattee on
Saturday afternoon of this week at
o'clock.
Children's day is to be observed in
the NJ. Z. Church on Sunday, June a.
Committees were chosen last Sunday
for the occasion, and good time may
be expected. We hope to see Il full
house, and all the children especially
are expected to be present.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-06-08

List of letters remaining uncalled
for in the Island Pond, Essex County,
Vermont, Post Office, June 1, 1888:
Miss Annie Atkinson, T. G Blanch-
ard, Edwin Boothiman, Lucie Bolduc,
Mrs Charles Buchanan 2, Louis Ber-
jeron, Mrs Alma Beamis, Dennis Can
tin, Michael Carol, Cobeigh & Hob
son, G e Doyle, A T Foster & Co.,
Richard Gillander 2, John r Griffin,
Dele Amanda Maheux, Pat Hyland.
Mrs E j Hudson, Fred E Hill, Vital
Lachance, 6 w Lang, Samuel McCor-
mack 2, Miss Katie Mcneil, NJ lie Marie
Oder, NJ Ii Page, Remie Potvin, W w
Puck, Frank Raymo, The Standard
Mfg Co, G j Ufford, f L Taylor,
Miss Hattie Vinton, Mrs Carrie Walter.
Persons calling for the above please
mention ADVERTISED LETTERS.
JOHN. u.LINEHAN. p. NJ.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-06-08
A Queer Affair.

a young man named Nichols, who
said he resided at Morgan, came into
town last Wednesday claiming to have
been shot in his right arm by some one
in Norton while he was sleeping in a
barn. lie was sent to DR.. Stokes, but
the latter being out of town and Mich.
oils desiring to get home as soon as
possible lie was returned to Morgan by
the overseer of poor. The Norton au-
thorities should enquire into the mat.
ter, more especially us the young man
says he can indemnity the person who
shot him.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-06-08
GRANNY.

June 5.-Stevens & Co. have so far
completed their new engine house as
to start the mill, thing for which
many workmen and Others will be
glad.
Mr.. Leon Pesha wears a smiling face
these days, we expect the cause is that
boy.
Rev. G. II. Merrill is expected to
preach at the church next Sunday
June 10. Mr.. Merrill is missionary at
large of the Vermont Domestic Mis-
sionary Society and among Others is
looking after the welfare of this
church.
Mrs. Joseph Wells has heard that
her brother, Fred Parker, has broken
one of the bones of his left arm while
working in Runnie's mill, West Burke.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-06-08
sTATE OLE VERMONT. !. ILL.,. c..

ESSEX DISTRICT, IS. ~ i'"'''o N0''4
holden at Guildhall, in and for said district
on the Sth day of May, A. D., 1898, Carlos II
Green, Admir- of the estate of George #. Farm
ham. late of Canaan III said district deceased,
makes application to said Court for license to
sell the following real estate belonging to
said estate, towlt: Lots No. 26, 81, and %. all
in the first range in the township of Hereford
z. O., representing that the sale thereof is
necessary in order that the conditions of q
certain bond may be complied with which the
said Geo. f. Farnham gave to one Peter Gray
for II deed of 200 acres included in the above
named lots, and bounded as follows Begin
ming at the south east corner of lot No &c in
the first range and running $50 rods nothcrly
on the line between lots % and 26; thence
line between Canada and the United States,
thence eUstcrly to starting point, containing
200 acres, and that the sale of the balance OF
SAID lots will be beneficial to all parties inter
ested in said estate.
Whereupon, it is ordered by said Court that
sad application be referred to Il session there
of, to be held at tho Probate Office, in said
Guildhall, on the 18th day of June, A. D.,
1855, for hearing and decision thereon !; and it
is further ordered, that allpersons interested
be notified hereof, by publication of notice OF
SAID application and order thereon, three
weeks successfully in the Essex County Her-
aid, Il newspaper published at Island Pond,
and which circulates in the neighborhood OF
those Interested before said time of hearing,
that they may appear at said time and place,
and, If they see cause, object thereto.
By the Court,
Attest-D. H. BEATTIE, Judge.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-06-08
LEXINGTON.

June 5.-GraSs is looking fine though
il is somewhat backward this season.
Most of the farmers have finished
their spring work.
But very little wheat has been sown
here owing TO the lateness of the sea.
son, the same can be said of corn, most
of the tillage so far being devoted to
oats and potatoes.
Judging from the talk and actions
of the Connecticut River Lumber Co.,
it is evidently their intention not to
pay for the damage done by their logs
to the river banks and meadows, but
also to cheat the farmers along the
river out of their pay for supplies fur
nished the men employed on the drive.
We suppose that farmers have rights,
and if they are crowded too far may
conclude to maintain them.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-06-08
CANAAN.

June 5.-W. Flanders is building a
veranda to his house.
Charles II. Weeks has got in his
second Leach Stream drive this spring.
The Jubilee Singers were at Grange
Hall, Tuesday evening, and their COLI
cert was said to be a good one.
The old Beecher farm, so-called near
the new bridge, has been purchased
by VanDyke.
There was a cont ert of local talent
got up ty the Ladi Aid at the NJ. E.
Church last Thursday evening. There
was good attendance, and all who
took part did we'll, but want of space
forbids US to particularize. The pro-
ceeds go towards fitting up the parson'
age.
The exercises on Decoration Day
under the auspices of Merrill Post were
as follows:-Procession formed at G.
A. r. Hall at 10 a. IN, marched to the
cemetery where the ceremony of deck
ing the soldiers graves was performed
by the Post; at 1.45 large audience
gathered at the NJ. e. Church and lis.
tened to the address of the orator of
the day, A. Ii. Bonett. Appropriate
music was rendered by quartet COM
posed of Miss Nellie Guertin, Mrs. c.
O. uolton, and Messrs. @. s. Runell
and S. Ii. Hubbard.
Last Wednesday morning about
o'clock, the house of Jacob Welsh was
discovered to be on fire and together
with the shed and horse barn were
burned. Very little was saved from
the house. Loss $500; insured for
$1,000. The origin of the fire is un.
known.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-06-08
A Great Offer.

New subscribers for the HERALD can
have the New York World until Nov
ID for 25c. extra: All who pay up theil
arrearages, and all who have paid in
advance can have the same terms. We
will send the HERALD and New York
World during the campaign for 75c
This is a rare chance to get all the
news, local and general, during the
campaign for small price, and Re
publicans who want 70 read both side'
should take advantage of this offer.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-06-08

Many visitors are expected here this
summer Among the number we
might mention Rev. A. J.F. Behrends,
ID. d., of Brooklyn, N. Y, who will be
the guest of Rev. and Mrs. J. n.
Walker for two weeks,an will preach
in the Congregational church the sec.
ond Sunday in July. The Rev. Father
Sherman,o the Church of the Advent,
Boston, Mass, is also expected to visit
Island Pond this summer, the guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Reeve.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-06-08
A nice line of
HAMBURGS, GLOVES, CORSETS, ETC, ETC.
STATE OF VERMONT,
In Probate Court,

STATE OF VERMONT T., p,o,,.. 49,.
DISTRICT OF ESSEX. In PROBATE Court
held at Guildhall, in and for said district
on the 10th day of May, A. D., 1888 r. +. John.
son, Administrator of the estate of Thomas
Holhrook. late of bennington, in said district
deceased, presents his petition in writing
setting forth that the SAID Thomas Holbrook
was in his lifetime and 1t the time of his
death under valid contract to convey to one
j. W. Hutson of Canaan, in said county, the
following described promises situate in SAID
Canaan tOwit: The whole of lot numbered
five in the third division of the right of Job
Randall. and the whole of lot numbered six
in the third division of the right of Charles
Even, supposed to contain 200 acres, upon
the payment of his promissory note 10 said
Holbrook on which the sum of S4l5 "a was
due al the time of the appraisal of said Ho-
brooks estate WheretOl e said AdmnistraS-
or prays for license to convey said premises
to said Hutson according to the terms of the
contract on the payment of said amount.
WherCupon, it is ordered by SAID Court, that
said petition be referred to a session there
of, to be held at the Probate ONCE in said
Gulldhall, the 30th day of June, A. D., 1888,
Tor hearing and decision thereon; and it is
further ordered that all persons interested be
notified h 3reof, by publication of notice of said
application and order thereon, three weeks
successfully in the ESSEN COUNTY HERALD,
newspaper published at Brighton, IN said
District, and which circuiates in the neigh
borilood of those interested, before said time
or nearing, that they may appear at said time
ana place, and II they see canse object thereto.
BY the Court, attest
ID. IL. BEATTIE, Judge.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-06-08

We notice that our townsman, Ii. E
Randall has been honored by the APP.
pointlnent of chaplain, with the rank
of lieutenant, in the first battalion oil
Vermont, Patriarchs |. .. o. L. Mill
tant. The st. Johnsbury Canton Of
which Mr.. Randall is prominent
member, has three officers on the de.
partnent and battalion staff, our
friend O. II. Henderson ranking first as
Assistant Adjutant General, with rank
of Captain. Congratulations all round
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-06-08

Hobbs, the photographer, will visit
Island Pond next Monday, to remain
few days only. Mr.. Hobbs is pains
taking in his efforts to produce desired
results, and he permits no work to
leave his studio that is not entirely
satisfactory to his patrons. Ills place
of business is over the HERALD office,
and those desiring work in his line
should make an early call.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-06-08
A. II. Stetson is in town.
NORTH STRATFORD, N. II.

June 5.-ARE You AWARE That J oe
Goslin has daisy for team.
That Geo. W. Bracket and family
have moved into the tenement over
the drug store.
That Jack West has charge of the
fence building crew on the U g r Il.
That Abel Jordan recently caught
in trap a black bear that weighed
400 pounds.
That the variety shop on Moccasin
street has u new piazza. That -!
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-06-08

May Brothers, Nursery men, Roch-
ester, N. Y, are in want of good
statesmen to sell their choice varieties
of Nursery stock, either on salary or
commission. To the right men steady
employment the year round. Write
them for terms.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-06-08
NOTICE.

To the Taxpayers of Brighton, Vt.
You are hereby notified that the
tax bill is now in my hands for col.
lection. You are requested to pay the
same at once. Those who pay within
80 days from June 1st will receive a
discount of per cent.
G. S. ROBINSON,
Town Treas.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-06-08

An effort should be made to have
the band boys give an open air con
cert at least once each week during
the summer. Several have expressed
a Willingness to "chip in" if such ar
arrangement can be effected. 1t il
worth trying anyway.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-06-08

U7IUUt u mug C07JCtIN.
Those parties who stole bread from
my boy last Monday will save costs
and perhaps considerable trouble by
calling and settling at once. 1t is bad
enough to try and beat a boy out of
right change without stealing bread
from him when his back is turned. l
know who the parties are, and have
good proof. M. Ii. DAVIS.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-06-08

The past few days has been favor.
able for farmers who have been nm.
commonly busy in preparing for and
getting their seeds into the ground the
season being somewhat backward and
help hard to procure.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-06-08

Intelligence was received here last
Monday that Mrs. u. E. Ames of Aver.
ill, formerly Of Island Pond, was very
low, and her recovery doubtful, but
later reports we are glad to state are
of IL more hopeful nature.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-06-08

A box of Ayers Pills has saved many
a fit of sickness. When a remedy does
not happen to be within reach, people
are liable to neglect slight ailments,
and, of course, if serious illness follows
they have to suffer the consequences.
"a stitch in time saves nine"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-06-08

Mr.. John T. Linden and Miss Edith
l.. Connolly were united in marriage
last week Wednesday. Their many
friends were not backward in congrat-
ulating the young couple, and we join
in wishing them happy long life OF
double blessedneSs."
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-06-08

The plans and specifications for the
new block on Main Street are ready,
but work is delayed waiting for the
lease. When the work is commenced
it will he rapidly pushed.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-06-08

The Grand Chapter of the Eastern
Star Order held its annual meeting at
Bennington last Wednesday. Rev. j.
n. Walker was the delegate from
Island Pond.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-06-08

The entertainment and strawberry
festival given by the Good Temrlars
last Friday evening was a decidedly
successful, pleasant, and enjoyable af'
fair. A large number attended, and
all were more than pleased with the
program.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-06-08

There is to be social dance at East
Charleston on Friday evening of this
week, under the auspices of the East
Charleston Base Ball Club. Music by
Bigelow's full band. A pleasant oc-
casion may be confidently expected.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-06-08

Mr.. Geo. Garland of Brockton Mass.
a former resident of Island Pond, was
in town last Monday and Tuesday,
visiting old friends and acquaintance.
He was accompanied by his son, and
verybody was glad to see them.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-06-08

Archie Precourt started for Manches-
ter, N. H., last Monday, having OBJ
tanned situation there in a drug
store. Archie is good boy, and we
wish him every success.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-06-08
PIenSe Notice

That | have left all my unsettled
accounts in the hands of IL. w. Lund,
for collection, and | hope every one
interested will call at once and pay
up, and thereby save costs.
s. p. SHAW.
Canaan, May 23rd, 1888.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-06-08
NORTON.

June 5.-Interest in the horse trot,
which is to take place at Coaticook on
Saturday, has, in a measure, decreased,
our people being greatly disappointed
that the trotting did not come off as
first advertised. Norton sportsmen
will strongly back r. NJ. Woodard's
DUKE.
DR.. Stephenson of Coaticook and J.
II. Hughes got up an impromptu horse
trot last Thursday, furnishing some
good sport.
A. N. Stetson is in town.
Gov. Dale, Col. Mansur, Messrs
Dickerman s. Young of Newport, and
our much esteemed friend Judge, -
we beg pardon, Granger Storrs, with
many others who have been sub.
p9naed as witnesses in trial before
Mr.. Walker, Master in Chancery, were
here this week, but the hearing was
, postponed. The case is to be decided
by arbitration, time and place not
yet decided upon. 1t is a good job fol
the lawyers engaged in these suits.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-06-08
The PrOhIptn solved.

How to tide over the hot summer
months without distressing lassitudt
and weak ness. This is the problem
The solution is TO patroniZe Joe Raw
sons soda fountain. 1t is just the
thing you need.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1888-06-08

Notice is hereby given that for the
present season fishing in the streams
and ponds on our lands is forbidden.
S. D. llOBSoN & Sons.