Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1889-12-13
Local and Gepegal alotts.

Note the cheap fares offered by the
u. J. K during the holiday season.
Mrs. f. G.. Fletcher of Burlington,
VT, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Mary
Carleton.
ID. p. Mackenzie has very Hastily
fitted mp his barber shop and billiard
room ia the new block.
egyptian, Bishop of Carthage. " will
be the subject OF next Sunday even
ing's discourse at Christ Church.
Christ Church Sociable next Tuesday
evening at the residence OF Mr. John
T. Thurston. All are cordially invited
Annual nomination of officers al
Essex Lodge, |. 0. 0. F., this Thursday
evening. Election takes place two
weeks later.
WIN. Martin, who has the contract
TO make the seats for the new hall,
expects to have about 800 finished
this week. His contract calls for 600.
The communication of the County
Supervisor, published on our second
page, bristles with thought and sug.
gestion, aud is well worthy of care.
ful perusal.
Mr.. Joseph Ladd, who was stricken
with paralysis the day after Thanks.
giving, is improving and gaining in
strength. This seems almost miracus
Ious in view of the fact that Mr.. Lldd
is in his ninetieth year.
The many friends throughout Essex
County of Mr.. Joseph A. Mansur will
regret TO learn that he is in extremely
! poor health, and seems 10 find no re-
lief for his troubles which are chiefly
of d rheumatic nature.
Blhridge Blake is not very ardent
admirer of practical jokes, especially
when he is the victim, and further,
more. doll asa companion is beneath
his dignity, for despite his bushes he
aspires to something more animated.
The team seized some time since by
customs officers HALL and Follett was
sold at public auction last Tuesday,
and was bought in by its original
owner for 500. Marsh had better 20
out of the livery business after this eX-
uerience.
From the fact that D. s. Storrs is
coming back to the village again to
practice law we opne that the title of
Granger is not so fascinating to him
as in days gone by BE this as it may
we are all glad to have him within
Mailing distance once more.
The chief attraction at the drug
store for the young folks, (the old too
for that matter) is the automatic
tailor shop. This mirth provoking
article is not for sale, but is to be
drawn by ticket, aud each boy and
Girl spending 25c there will be entitled
to participate in the drawing.
The Order of Eastern Star purpose
giving their long promised entertain.
ment, The District School" in the
new hall next Wednesday evening.
This will be a novel and intensely in
teresting entertainment. Astounding in
humor throughout, and it will I'M
dCubtedly attract all extraordinary
large audience.
News has been received from Mr.
and Mrs, j C. Rawson that they are
now comfortably located at Merritt
Eta. aud are enjoying Themselves eX
ceediHgly. Joe ends glowing accounts
Of the place, and is evidently well
pleased with his surroundings. 1t is
very probable that ere long others
from this vicinity will join Mr.. and
Mrs. Rawsop.
ri~t4ict school Teacher wanted
The Board OF Directors of School
district No. are authorized to hire u
teacher for the winter session, which
commences Wednesday evening Dec.
IS, 1889. at the new hall. He mast be
IL man. sound in body and intellect
not afraid to handle the rod. Wages
$40 per month and hoard around.
JONATHAN PETTIBONE,)
ISAAC HONEYSUCKLE, Directors.
ABRAHAM PLUNKETT,
The Island Pond Amateurs purpose
giving their dramatic entertainment
in the new hall on New Years night,
when will be presented for the first
tine here the great seriosconiG drama,
"A Husband to Order" and the ever
laughable farce "Turn Him Out"
At the close of the there
will be a social hop. Music throughout
the evening will be furnished by Mac
Keuzies Orchestra, six pieces. Fuller
particulars will be given in future
issue.
Island Pond Lodge. T. & a., NJ, held
its annual meeting last Monday evea-
ing, when the following officers were
DInptn1 for tho NAar pnGuipO.