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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-01-02
NORTON,

Dec. 30.-Christmas has come and
gone and many are preparing for
New Years. a goodly number OF
geese and turkeys hedeck the larders
Of the Nortonites, which gives ample
proof that their digestive powers are
still solid
Business in general is very quiet;
the mill is shut down and most all OF
the men are in the woods
Mr.. VIM. Osborne is at Guildhall to
work for the winter, and VIM. Muir,
dock at Canaan. Mrs. Murdoch in.
tends closing up house and going too
until spring.
The Stetson House must be doing a
fair business judging from the amount
OF good things Walter is continually
taking into the cooks ROOM prepare.
tory to being laid before his numer
Gus guests.
Mr.. John Davis has taken unto him.
self trotter. Our station agent had
better keep his eye peeled or take
dust
The Christmas tree under the aus
pieces Of the +, Z. Il. Band proved a
success. The principal feature OF thu
entertainment was drama in three
acts, entitled That Naughty Boy,
with the following cast OF characters
Miss Katie Osborne, Mrs. WIN. Os
born, Miss Maud Wilson and Mr.. John
Conway. That they sustained theil
parts exceedingly we'll was proved
by an attentive audience. Every one
wants to see the Naughty Boy
again. Many beautiful and costly
presents were received from the hands
OF Old Santa Claus. The proceeds o
the entertainment, ($l0,l as we'll as d
turkey from Mr.. S. Baldwin, were pre-
sented to Mrs. Lanlers who feelinglN
needfuI presents.
We were sorry to learn by lette
from Mr.. Stctson that Mrs. Stetson ha
been i'll, still glad to know that she il
improving. Mrs. Stetson has man,
warm friends in Norton.
Mrs. Levesque whose illness wa
mentioned last week died at moor
Saturday. She leaves a husband anc
two children to mourn her loss.
Our school closed on the cath.
Conundrum: Why is q pigs tai
like bad fences? Because they maxi
neighb ors tall out.
American genius has given to us tn
moving machine, liver pad and wir
hustle. and last but not least Brussels
the economical soap.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-01-02

Mr.. William T. Price, IL Justice of
the Peace, at Richland, Neo.. was con-
fined to his bed last winter with a
severe attack Of lumbaso; but thor.
ough application of Chamberluin's
Pain Balm enabled him to get up and
go 10 work Mr.. Price says: The
Remedy cannot be recommended too
highly" Let any one troubled wit h
rheumatism, neuralgia or lame back
give it trial and they will be Of the
same opinion. so cent bottles for sale
by J. G. lIutchins, No Stratford. and
c. =. Raymond, Colebrook.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-01-02
CANAAN.

Dec. 3O.-Snow is said to be three
feet deep on an average, but there
are many places hcrcabouts where 1t
is not averaged much.
We have known people to come
from the "Line" with their reasoning
faculties tolerably clear. We have
also known person To return from
that sunny cline with both over.
shoes on one foot, and complaining
because the other foot was cold.
About thirty couples attended the
dance at Grange Hall the evening
of the oath and reported a good
time. The music was excellent.
Joseph McHarg, long time resi-.
dent Of this town, was found dead
in the road Moniay morning the
Goth inst. He had started in usual
health with his team for the logging
woods early in the morning, and
was found about n mile from home,
fallen in the road, where he had
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-01-02
AMONG OUR NEIGHBORS.
BLOOMFIELD.

Dec. 30.-Mr. Ira Fuller and Mss
l.. Elliot, both of North Stafford,
were united IN marriage by Rev. A..
Gregory, at the parsonage, Dec. "a.
Mrs. Sarah Burbank is very low
with pneumonia. Her friends are
anxiously caring for her, but fear
that it is her last sickness.
Miss Annie Traverse is very feeble
with gastric fever. DR.. Ersklnc OF
Colcbrook is attending her. She
has been confined to her bed seven
weeks Her many friends are
hoping she may soon recover.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Z. Bowkcr
are very sad at the death Of their
little son, who died on the 27th,
aged two and one-half years.
Funeral services were held last
Monday, conducted by Rev. A.
Gregory. The bereavei parents
have the heartfelt sympathy of a
large circle Of friends.
Our Christmas entertainment was
highly appreciated by all. The
children rendered their seve al
parts very nicely, and a very
pleasant evening was spent. Every
one was remembered by friends
with valuable tokens Of love and
esteem. Rev. A. Gregory aud
| family were the recipients Of many
beautiful presents, chief among
which was handsome hanging
lamp, presented By Jerc Willard o.
North Stratford.
Miss Dell Burbank commence
the winter term of school at Nortl
Stanford village next week. She
has the primary department, anc
Miss Jennie Merriam the uppe
grade. A good school is expected
for good teachers always meet will
success in their work.
Old Mrs. Prince Snow is in {
very feeble condition, confined t
her bed, aud almost entirely helpless
Miss Ola Perkins closes her fal
term Of school in district No. 3 TIN
week. | don't know whether the.
will have another term this winter
they ought to have eight week
more to make up the twenty fou
weeks.
Quite serious accident occurred
. in the school in district No. 3 las
!, week, by which little Perley Davi
had his leg broken. During tn
forenoon recess Edgar Moulton fel
from rolling log, and fell on t.
Perley's limb breaking it. TIL
little fellow remained in schoo
until evening, when he was carrle'
home, and the leg set by Dr.
Erskine. 1t will be several week
before he can run about again
We are all very sorry indeed 70
Pprley'b misfortune,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-01-02
LEXINGTON.

Dec. 30.-Gay Blodgett is getting out
bobOin timber.
Wallace Severy goes to New York
this week to procure new artificial
leg.
The snow is now more than two
feet deep in the woods, and il reported
to be more than five feet deep ut Conn.
Lake.
A large party OF friends met on
Christmas day ut the home OF Geo. l..
Ramsay to witness the marriage Of his
daughter Jennie, to Willie SchofT. A
very enjoyable time is reported by
those present.
Joseph McIlarg OF South Canaan
died very suddenly last Monday morn
ing OF heart disease. lie went from
home with team before daylight for
the purpose Of hauling logs and his
: body WIS found about an hour after
ward within Il half mile OF his home
by the side OF tho logging road. The
widow and children have the sym
pathy Of all in their great and sudden
berea vemPnt.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-01-02
BANK.

.....f -.tn Ilpi National Bank Will
,l-, Itnk Department for
ss receiving the savings and
..-l % ala c.t~-H- uI icpnsiinrs
.t..I ts received upon the follow
...t -fa rnt on interest shall be
r.l: a4I up fractional part Of a
..r4 interest.
g.t g.. ilrIIs the first fOur days OF
....i.tw interest from the INST
Z .nlrtn. deposits IA de after the
r.l,uatrrr-t frOm the first day
r,.aelNE mon'h.
VIA Be- pail ON any sum with
...l..t anne elapsed since the last IN.
~, u rc pail al the rate Of per
.r annutn, payable May lSt and
! -. II each year.
...i .tlN- must ne given to the Bank
rtN-ti Of $500 uI more.
,,..t called for will be credited "a
..r thus compromising tw ice n
..,rt trouble o. care on the part OF
T.. {. ROBINSON, President.
DARLING, Cashier.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-01-02

At its meeting in ST. Albans recently
the State Board OF Health decided TO
Issue circular letters of instructions to
seIectmen and PHI sicians, calling at
tention to law enacted in 1886 and
intended to prevent the spread Of
contagious diseases. The penalty for
non compliance with the law referred
to is fine Of not less than $25 nor over
800. The Board has authority TO pro
mitigate and enforce such regulations
ns they shall judge necessary to protect
the public health, and they propose to
use the power the law gives them.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-01-02

On invitation from the Rev. A. H..
Wheeler. Island Pond Lodge, No. A.
+. & A. NJ, repaired in Il body to the
Episcopal Church last Sunday to at,
tend service, commol orative Of st.
John the Evangelist. Rev. Mr.. Wheel.
er conducted the services. The SER
mon WAS meritorious IN respect to a
feature 50 rare in these days OF literary
and especially oratorical diifusiveness,
namely that he vent directly 10 his
subject lie sketched the life Of the
Evangelist from stirring, heroic man
hood, tempered with the broadesf
charity, to its mellow autumn when
he was too old TO preach or to work
actively, and from rich and tender re-
Election he shed the soft, strong light
of IL wealthy mind on all around him
The Rev. gentleman traced the bound
aries of the life aud works Of st. J ohn
the Evangelist aud distinguished them
from that OF st. John the Baptist. lie
then sketched masonry from its ener'
gence from obsculity as operative
through its decline as such, and the
substitution Of speculative masonry
Referring to some OF the prominen'
features Of speculative musonry h,
smoke OF it's cultivation OF literature
the arts and sciences especially geom
etrv and astronomy, which had pro
duced some Of the finest structures OF
the face OF the earth. lie made happy
illusions to the Templars, who under
the motto I'm hoe siJno rRces, swea
with drawn swords to defend the faitl
of Christendom. lie marked the dis
tiuction Of the "summer st. John
Day from the winter" st. John
Day. lie referred TO the substitution
Of the Saints John for that OF kini
Solomon as patrons Of the order. an(
called to mind their noble qualities
Then the Rev. gentleman In tone ant
STYLE of gentle rebuke inquired II tn
members of the order were snch imi
tators OF their noble patrons as the!
ought to be. lie pointed out severa
respects in which men and brethren
naturally deviate from the line fol
lowed by their ideal, and pointed on
the duty each one owed to God, to hi
neiyhbor and himself, and closed will
an earnest exhortatlon to the moer
and to all who were patrons OF thos
immortal men to 80 act and live, e'
peciully in respect to purity OF specc
and morality of lives, as to merit I'll
approval OF such COOL and true patron
us the Holy Saints John who presld
not only at Jerusalem but over all thel
proteges wherever they may be dill
persed over the face Of all the earth
The sermon was full of history, bios
raphy and the philosophy OF life' e'
pecially Of such as relates to our mutna
and dependent relations to each othe
and of mans duty to his Creator, ant
was so interesting as 10 be listened I
with the closest attention.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-01-02

evidently diei without a struggle,
IL i supposed of heart trouble. lie
leaves large family, who much
need his help, TO mourn his loss.
lie was about nifty years of age aud
much respected.
The Christmas gatherings at
West Stewartstown and Beecher
Falls were quite largely attended.
Several districts in town are max
ing arrangements TO continue their
terms of school 80 as to get the re
quired twenty four weeks during
the school year.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-01-02
Bucklen's Arnica Salye.

THE BEST SALvR in the world for
Cuts, BRUISES, Sores. Ulcers, Salt
Rheum. Fever Sores, letter, ChaCped
Hands. Chilbiuius, Corns. and all Skin
Ernptions. md positively cures Piles,
or no pay required. 1t is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price % cents per box.
For sale by J G.. Rawson. Island Pond
and J. c. llutchins, No. Stratford.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-01-02

The Ladies Aid Society meet at
{. w. Matthews Dee. 81, in the
afternoon.
Mrs. +. A. Rice has received the
first prize for the largest yield of
Fillbasket potatoes in New England
outside of the State of Maine. Over
three and one hall bushels were
raised from half pound of seed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mason Aldrich aud
Arthur Prcsby moved to st. Johns.
bury a few weeks ago, where they
have bought a farm in company
with Mrs. Aldrich's daughter.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-01-02
JOSEPH G. RAwSON'S WILL.

STATE OF VERMONT. - p,a,.,. c..,
the 3oth day OF December A. d. 1890, nm instru.
ment IN writing purporting 10 be the last
VIII and Testament OF Joseph G. Rawsun,
lato Of Brighton, in said district, deceased,
Probate.
II is ordered by said Court that oil persons
concerned therein be notified to appear at n
Office OF D. 8. Storrs, ESQ, in Island Pond. on
tho lot Tuesday Of February a. D.. 1891, and
show cause II any they may have against the
Probate OF said Will.
For which purpose 1t Is further ordered
that copy OF tho record OF this order be pub.
lished three weeks SUCCESSFULLY In the Essex
County Herald, newspaper printed at Islam
Pond previous to said time of hearing.
by the Coutt-nttcst
CHAs 4. BENTON, Judge.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-01-02

1878.
% EPORT OF THE CONDITION Of the
~ Island Pond National Bank ut Island
Pond, in the State OF Vermont, mt the close Of
business. December 18TH, 1870.
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts sl2J, I55 81
Y. g nc~ds to secure circulation 70 600 90
Due from approved reserve agents s,5s4 81
Furniture and fixtures 200 90
Premiums Oh T. = Bonds 200 90
Checks and other cash items 10 y
Bills OF other banks 3IS 90
Fractional paper currency, nickcls,
Specie "''' ''"'0 2ss77 10 10
Legal tender notes i55 90
So redemption :und 10000
Total los,9i5 Sc
LIAHrLTrIEs.
Capital stock paid In 1900 90
Undivided profits 3.lA 81
National Bank notes outstanding 1900 90
Individual deposits subject to check
tS6, 0999I
Demand certificates OF deposit
6,GoI 70
Cashiers checks outstanding $50 is $1,000 %
Total, 1925 So
STATE OF VERMONT. COUNTY or ESSEX 81
|, A. X Darling, Cashier OF the above numcd
bank, do solcmnly swear that the above state.
ment II true to the best OF my knowledge
and belief A. DAZZLING, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this Path
day OF December, 1880.
LOUIS fOLLETr, JR., Notary Public
Correct-attcst:
&c. ROBINSON,
GEO. II. FITZGERALD,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-01-02

The great festival Of the year, Christ.
mas, was appropriately celebrated by
the different churches. The trees la
den with gifts showed that Santa
Claus had visited Island Pond, and
everybody found his memory was
good. Each church had appropriate
exercises in connection with the dis,
tribution o! gifts, which contribute
not little to the general enjoyment.
The season brought its blessings, and
left its pleasant memories.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-01-02

Commqnder.in Chief w. g. Veazey
will at an early date issue general
order calling on the Grand Army
in the United States to assemble at
their several halls and hold CONNIE mo
rative services Of the 25th year OF the
order on the evening of April 6, 1901
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-01-02

The first trial Of the new system of
voting in this State is to be made at st.
Johnsbury next Wednesday. when the
village election is to he held. Booths
are heing constructed and everything
is being put in order.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-01-02

Sir oseph dickson has resigned his
position as general manager Of the G
I. r., and will be succeeded by Mr. ].
Il. Sergeant, the present traffic man
agEr.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-01-02

Mr.. j. b. Grant was presented with
an elegant easy chair on Christmas
Day by the congregation OF Christ
Church, in token of their appreciation
ana appreciation OF services rendered
the church by him during the past
wear
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-01-02

Before fitting up business Office for
the coming year, send to Painc's Fnrhi'
tule Co, AZ Canal street, Boston, Tor
an Illustrated Catalogue OF Office
Furniture. Their prices are very low
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-01-02

For the next thirty days | will offer
at special bargains the remainder OF
my stock OF hats and few choice rib
bons. Mrs. 4. II. HALL.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-01-02
NEWS ABOUT HOME.

IL IS with right good will that the
nhHALD extends TO all its patrons the
greetings OF the New Year. and NAV it
prove profitable and prosperous one
for all.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-01-02

The HERALD introduces a new feas
ture to its columns this week, THE
Home Corner" This column is edited
by II lady well known to our people,
and from the articles already furnished
for publication, the greater part Of
which are original, we are sure that
the "Corner' will be both entertaining
and instructive.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-01-02

l have made a great mark down In
the price of hats, and | also offer my
stock Of ladies ami children's under.
wear and hosiery ut cost.
Mrs. J. II. CADES.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-01-02

Yes, how about the ankle, and the
mans rooster? Look at the advertise.
ment OF the Wales Goodyear Go. on
this page
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-01-02

Fred. Moye ard wife, OF Whitedeld,
NJ IT,, former residents of Island Fond
are visiting relatives and friends here.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-01-02

l.. II. jerks, Dentist, will be at the
Essex House, Wednesday, Jan. :, TO
remain one day only.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-01-02

Thanks to the enterprise OF Geo. H..
Fitzgerald there is no longer scarcity
OF apples in Island Pond. Sc. his advt.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-01-02
MARRIED.

SCHOFF-RAMSAI. In Lexington. Dec Is,
nj the residence Of the brides father, by
Rev. Albert Gregory, assisted by Rev.
Wills Holmes, Mr.. Willie Schoff OF STRAIT
ford y. IL. and Miss Jane NJ Ramsay.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-01-02

5. ID. Hohson & Sons bought four
horses OF Major circuit last week at an
average price of $3.50.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-01-02

There is some talk Of n d,nci,g
school here Insufficient encouragement
is given.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-01-02

several marriages are on the tapis
for the near future.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-01-02

The officers elect Of Essex Lodge No.
IS, |. o. q F., are to be installed this
Thursday evening. They are
Noble Grand, H. L. Hardy.
Vice T. s Hall.
Treasurer, 40. Dechene.
Secretary, w. II. Bishop.
The latter, however, is compelled to
decline the honor conferred, conse
quently there will BE- new election
for this office.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-01-02
DIED.

PARKER. In Concord. Dec. q, stephen
Parker, aged ~ years.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-06
Education of i Turkish Girl.

CoNSTANTINoPLE Aug. 10.-When a lit
tie Turkish girl reaches her ninth year
she ceases to be considered a child and
is admitted to all the conversations Of
her elders without reserve, and her edu-
cation as a possible bride begins |
would not be wiling 10 describe her stud
les. 1t IS enough to say that she is taught
every seductive grace possible to imagine
which might add TO her natural charms il
the eyes OF her future lord, and at this age
she dons the veil.
Heretofore the Turkish girl wears n
white cloth more or less thick thrown
Carelessly over the head, but now it is put
on as the women wear it, in this wise
Two squares of book muslin or Bronssa
gauze, which IS like crepe lisse, are cut off
and each is folded on the bias. One is put
over her head anu whatever ornament is
worn upon it, and the folded edge is
brought down to Ler eyebrows and pinned
in the back. The second piece is brought
across the lower part of her face up To lust
under her eyes and around TO the back Of
the head. where 1t is pinned. The veil is
very transparent, and through its folds
every feature can be traced dinlv
The moment the veil is adopted the girl
begins the use of paint. Her eyebrows and
lashes are made q jet black her cheeks a
vivid crimson and her lips as red as paint
can make them, and sort of arsenic paint
is plastered all over the face to make it
white. All this coloring seen through the
veil serves but to enchance the beauty,
though it looks garish when the veil is re-
moved. The eyes gain al added brilliancy
from the contrast with the white or wash
max, aud Is the most attractive part of a
Turkish woman's outdoor costume 1t is
never worn in the house except when paw
ing ceremonious visits, and the lower half
is taken off and servants hand it back to
each visitor freshly ironed before they go
into the street again.
There Is just as much style and coauetry
in the manner of wearing yashmak as
there is in our own ways of head coverings
Old, careless or slovenly women drag them
on anyhow, but the coquettish ones have
it crisply folded, setting high over the fore
head, covering a brilliant satin coronet in
Green, pink or purple, and this loaded with
jewels and artificial flowers, which show
family through.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-09-06

nastlc exhibitions while descending. What
the assembled people saw was this: \
thin, pale girl, weighing less than hUu-
dred pounds, who undertook her task while
almost overcome by nervousness. She
made the ascent all right and at the stip-
ulated altitude cut the parachute loose
from the balloon. The former shot down
ward, then spread out and more slowly
sought the earth. At a height OF SOD feet
the girl attempted to perform on the
trapeZe. Her tiny strength was not equal
TO the effort One hand loosed its hold and
then the other. and down she sped through
the air to an awful death. Her body struck
the ground with d thud that was heard
and remarked on mile away, and when
the terrified witnesses of the tragedy
rushed to the spot they found the poor
girls remains scattered over an area Of
several rOds-here an arm, there a jaw bone,
and farther off bits Of skull and flesh.
When the fragments had been collected
and the first shock was over, the inquiry
came, who was frankie Lavelle;" 1t
didn't take long to obtain an answer. Her
real name was Annie Harkes and until
she grew to womanhood she lived with her
parents at Indianapolis. While yet hardly
more than girl the teupter crossed her
path, she sinned, suffered and was driven
from home Her child was born dead in a
hospital at Cincinnati, and then she sought
to earn an honest living as domestic and
restaurant servant.
Some weeks ago, being out of work she
hired a bare and cherries room, hardly
large enough to hold bed, and began
anew the search for occupation. She saw
the advertisement OF man who wanted a
girl to make balloon ascensions. In her
desperation and poverty she went to him
and lied. She said she was en experienced
aeronaut and secured an engagement at
five dollars for each exhibition At Coney
island she donned the tawdry tights and
spangles of a performer" and stared on
her journey Of death, weak and nerveless
with hunger.
In her room were found enough worn
clothes to about fill large pocket hand
kerchief, and letters from several mash
ers aud married men who had 20 respect
for poverty and regarded virtue as an IN
known quantity. Evidently the child
she was hardly twenty years OF aee-had
had tough time of it in this world, and
perhaps that terrible fall was a happy re-
lease from tragic existence.