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Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-04-05
Took the Vol.

Carruthers - Where were you last
night?
Waite-An old flame of mine took the
veil, and l attended the ceremonies.
Carruthers-W she much affected?
Waite-Afected? You could have
heard her screams half a mile; about a
ton of rice went down the back of her
neck-New York Herald.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-04-05
Sympathetic.

Hostess-I don't see how any one can
speak well Of those horrid Indians. |
can never forget how they made several
Of my ancestors suffer at the stake.
Mr.. Grampus struggling with an al
legged sirloin)-I can assure you, madam,
they have my profoundest sympathy
Boston Courier.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-04-05

Butcher-You've got six or eight new
boarders, amt you, mum?
Mrs. Slimdiet-Yes. They came yes
terday. How did you know?
Butcher noticed you was buying
half a pound more of everything.-New
York Weekly.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-04-05
A Purely business Motive.

Mr.. Lozier Hope-May may /
speak to your father, Miss Cole?
Miss Vera Cole-It is useless, Mr.. Hope
i can never be your wife.
Mr.. Lozier Hope-lExcuse me, wished
to speak to him about that $15 he Dor
rowed Of me week before last I'm
getting a little nervous about it.-Puck.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-04-05

Old Gentleman-Which of my daugh-
ters are you after, young man?
Candid Young Man-That's what ]
want TO know, sir. What are their re-
spective fortxnesy-London Tit-Bits.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-04-05
ICopyright by Edgar W. Nye.l

The Pennington Air Ship company, of
Chicago, will please accept thanks for
annual pass over its lines, good for self
and family, for one year. had wanted
one very severely, but had feared that
the company might not feel that was
eminent enough to be placed on the
eleemosynary list.
The conditions on the back are not
severe, and l have already signed them.
They bind me not to stand on the plat
form while the car is in motion unless
properly chalked or rosined. They also
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-04-05
A Point of View.

May-What on earth made you refuse
Lord Sideboard's offer.
Ethel-Well, it's bad enough to be
called "lady" by policemen and ticket
choppers without legalizing the epithet.
New York Sun.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-04-05

"How's this, Dauber? You've painted
Father Time with a moving machine in
stead of a scythe?'
That's all right. We artists of the
modern school keep up with inventive
progress. "-Munsey's Weekly.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-04-05
No ReciprocitY.

Father-Tommy, why don't you go
and see your little dead friend, Johnny
Smith?
Tommy-Because he won't come and
see me when I'm ead.-Judge.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-04-05
NYE AS A HIGH FLYER.
s1lS ANNUAL PASS TO PIERCE THE
ClRCUMAMBlENT ATMOSPHERE.

a Few Famous Flying Machines of the
Past Viewed from the Standpoint of
she Pressnt-The Fall of Man After
Adam.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-04-24
NORTH sTRATFoRD. H.

April 2I.-Charles Fletcher was in
town Tuesday.
Miss Ola Thrasher is nearly recovered
from the grippe. She is able to walk out
a little every day.
There were no services held in the
Sacred Heart Church Sunday. Father
Marshall celebrated Mass in Percy.
Mrs. James Twohey has returned fro m
Sherbrooke where she has been on bust
ness. Her sister, Miss Lotto Mills, ac.
companied her.
A child of Mr.. John O'Donnell died
Sunday of the rheumatic fever. Much
sympathy is felt for the family.
Mr., Isaac Pentland is sinking rapidly
There is no hope for his recovery.
The Cautata of Ruth will be held next
Wednesday night, April 30, at the vii
lard House Hall. Do not fail to hear it
for with Mrs. Frank Clark i'll the title
role and Mrs. Causebrook as pianist O
rare musical treat is pronounced The
best talent in Lancaster and Colebrook
has been secured
The forty hours devotion in the Sacred
Heart Church commences next Monday
morning with appropriate exercises.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-04-24
SAVINGS BANK.

The ISLAND POSD NATIONAL BANK has
Openei sEyiugs hsuk DE apartment for
the purpose of receiving the savings and
accuInulltions IT ali classes Of dcpositors.
Deposits wall be recelN ed upon the follow
ing terms:
The smlllcst sum put on interest shall DO
ONE DOLLAR and no fractional part OF u
dollar shall draw interest.
Deposits male during the first four days Of
the month u ll draw interest from the nj ST
day OF the month. deposits made after the
fnurth viii draw interest from the nrst day
OF the following month.
No interest viii be paid on any sum With
drawn, for the time elapsed since the last IN
tere-t period.
Interest will be paid at the rate Of Z per
eeat. per amman, payable May lst and
NOv embcr lat Of each year.
Notice OF Is days must be given TO the Bank
Of the Withdrawal OF $500 or more.
Interest not called for will be credited to
the deposition. thus Gem pound in6 " lee =
year without trouble or care on the part OF
the denOsitor.
This bank has boxes In its fre proof vaults
for II rHge of valuable papers, etc, - Ient
at reasonable rates.
y. {. ROBINSON, President.
4. n. DARLING, Cashier.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-04-24
To the Farmers of Vermont

1t has accidentally come to my
nowledge that you occasionally moke
complaints because Of the small sums
received OF your Dairy skins. The
fault is your own, for IL you would
take them of and properly care for
them you would rarely find skin
that would bring you less than so
cents, and great many OF them
would bring you go, 20 and 30 cents
each.
Poor skins, like poor butter, are
poor property and bring a poor price.
1t will cost you only penny for n
postal card on which to send NE your
address, to secure full printed direc-
tons as to the proper method OF tax.
ing off ana caring for your calfskins.
| will very gladly mail these to YOU
free, postpaid, II you will send Inc
your name and 70 request.
In most OF the towns OF Vermont l
have buyers but In localities where |
have none would suggest that a halt
dozen farmers club together and ship
their skins in quantities Of IS or more
in which case will pay all freights
after delivery at Il. X. depot. | can
not allow you wholesale prices in
towns where l have buyer but where
| have none | will gladly arrange
with any reliable farmer who IL will
ing to attend 70 the matter OF collect
ing skins taken off in his vicinity,
and in such case will OF course allow
the buyers commission.
Hyde Park, Vt. @. 5. PAGE.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-04-24
CRANKY.

April 2l.-lt is expected that Mrs.
Josie Cole will teach the school in district
No. the coming term, which is to COM
mencc the first Monday in May.
Mss Kate Carpenter is hired to teach
the school at Stevens Mills.
Miss Addic L. Wilson has engaged the
school at East Concord
Mr.. Joseph Ncddo has gone to Shcr-
burnc to work
Myron Paro and Joseph Ncddo have
bought a part of the land once occupied
by Benjamin Isham, of John Prcsby, for
the sum of 5000.
Joseph LABELLING and family have moved
from Gallup's Mills to the Wilder Mills.
Mr.. George b. Hopkins and family
start tomorrow Wednesday, for West
Derby where thev expect to locate Mrs.
Mary L. Hopkins will accompany them
to make a visit to her friends i'll that
place.
The sugar season, which has been n
very good one, has practically closed.
The grass is quite green, and the voice OF
the frog is heard in some places. Swal-
lows are said to have been seen, and it
looks now like an early spring.
Mr.. John Hodgdon has gone to West
Virginia leaving his wife unprovided for.
She is at her fathers now
Rev. A. b. Hopkins proposes to review
his two years passionate in this place
next Sabbath.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-04-24

States Attorney Hale was in town
last Tuesday and Wednesday. His visits
here are almost invariably attendant
upon some transgression of the law, and
this wasno exception, the result being the
seizure and destruction ofalarge quantity
of liquor, and the arrest of the parties
from whom the liquor was seized. The
fines assessed amounted to considerable
over $1,000, two Of the defendants be
ing fined each $500 and costs. In all
seven places were visited and searched,
but in only two was liquor discovered.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-04-24
"Kecp II Out OF the Paper. !"

Keep it out of the paper" is the cry
which the local newspaper publisher daily
hears. To oblgc often costs considerable,
though the party who makes the request
thinks the granting scarcely worth say
ing thank you" for \ newspaper is a
peculiar article i'll the public's eve. The
news gatherer IS stormed at because he
gets hold of one item, and is abused be-
cause he does not get another Young
men and often young women, as well as
older, perform acts which become legit;-
mate items for publication and then rush
to the newspaper office to beg the editor
not to notice their escapadcs. The next
day they condemn the same paper for
not having published another party do.
ing the same thing they were guilty of,
forgetting, apparently, their late visit
to the printing Office. The subscriber cx.
poets to read the news, and there is al.
ways wonder when, for charitys sake
an item on the street and in every body 5
mouth is not found in the next issue 81
the paper.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-04-24

The John Thompson Comedy Co, who
gave such pleasing entertainment last
Wednesday evening, close their engage
ment this Thursday evening, and will re-
peat the laughable musical comedy ION
Hand, or the Comic Side of Life" Ofall
the mirth provoking comedians before
the public John Thompson stands fore
most. He is a whole show in himself.
The humorous characters which he intro
duces in the several scenes, the clever
dances, and popular songs, that pervade
the entire performance make it most
laughable and enjoyable.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-04-24
For 81 Per Week

n handsome Antique Chamber
Set, cheval glass to dressing case,
combination cOmmOde, 4 chairs,
rocker, table and towel rack this
set Is nicely carved and well fin
ishcd. x25 is the price; terms 50
down, r. per week.
We offer you n $40 Sewing Ma
chine for T2S; fit Is not as good
as the machine agents are selling
for no we don't want you to keep
1t. 81 week buys 1t, only 80
down. Agents would ask you $50
or $40 If you paid spot cash. We
save you $17 on the price and yet
give you these easy terms. Buy
before the price goes up, we are
only selling at 1873 to advertise
our machines.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-04-24
I.UNESBt RGEI.

April 21.-Mr. Joshua Silsby lost va,
liable horse last week. The cause was
incxcusable carclessness.
Mr. Geo. Hill is quite sick again.
H. Gordon and wife are to work for
Henry Powers this season.
Mrs. Cordelia Cheney is very sick with
eryspclas. DR.. Cutting is attending her.
Mrs. Roberts met with quite an acct
dent last Friday, having her thumb bad
" crushed in sting to move piano.
Miss Eva Dawson will move her dress
making business to the rooms over Mr..
Hale's next week, where she will be found
as busy and obliging as ever.
Mrs Miranda Cheney is visiting her
daughter at Berlin. n. H.
DR.. Cutting is making quite extensive
repairs on his buildings this spring, max
ing new room for his rapidly increasing
library, which now numbers nearly TWEEN
ty thousand volumes, one of the most
choice in the State.
Last week Thursday night we had UNI
mistakable evidence that there was rum
in town, and the next morning one party
was arrested, and Immediately certain
other parties concluded that New Hamp-
shire was pretty good State to live in.
perance lecture in the Congregational
Church last Sunday evening to large
and interested audience.
On the evening of the 18th inst. at the
home of her father, Miss Isabel Burt be-
came Mrs. NJ. +. Dawson, assisted there
in by Rev. Mr.. Anderson. Mr. and Mrs.
Dawson by their upright department i'll
life, and by the strength of their moral
characters have won the confidence and
esteem of very many friends, and we all
deeply regret that it has seemed best to
them to make their home in neghbor-
ing town, Barnet; but go where they may
our hearty God bless you, and prosper
you in JOY and peace" will follow them.
They were the recipients of many valua-
bic presents from friends, consisting OF
some elegant pieces of silver ware, paint.
ings, and other articles too numerous to
mention.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-04-24
CANAAN.

April 21.-Most of the sugar makers
have done with this seasons work, and
have secured a large crop.
The Ladies Aid Society gave n sugar
party at the NJ. f. Church last Tuesday
evening. The proceeds are to be used in
repairing the Church.
Mr.. Thomas Johnson has purchased
the Blake house, so called, of Mrs. Han
nah Farnham for $1,000, and takes i'm
mediate possession.
I'VE are in receipt of reply to the COM
munication of Rev. Mr.. Knowles, pub
lished last week. but lack of space forb,ds
it's publication i'll this issue. 1t will be
inserted next wcek.-ED.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-04-24
VICTORY.

April 2l.-Mrs. Nathan Beals and her
daughter Mary have returned home.
Farmers in Victory may begin putting
in their crops rs we are having such
lovely weather
Mrs Ball and her son BERTHE are spend
ing few weeks with friends at Stan,
stead, =. Q.
Mr.. VIM Eames and family are NOV.
ing to Richmond, p. @. to try farming
awhile, and Mr.. James Eames and family
intend going to Laconia, n. II.
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. J. Lunnic gave n sugar
party Saturday evening and all enjoycdit,
The river Moose. owing to melting
snow and recent rains, overlooked its
banks, and the water was SO deep upon
the railroad that it prevented the train
from coming up Monday.
The spelling school proves very at.
tractive, and there is lively spelling
sometimes.
Jack Lynaugh is going to St. Johns
bury Centre to find work.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-04-24

The seventy -second anniversary of the
institution of Odd Fellowship will be
observed by Essex Lodge next Tuesday
evening, April 2s, by social gathering
in the lodge room, the attendance being
limited to members of the Order and
their families, and all such are most
cordially urged to attend. A choice pro-
gramme is being arranged which will
include a musical and literary entertain
ment, and supper. Bigelow' Orchestra
will also be in attendance.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-04-24
WEST CONCORD.

April 21.-" Uncle" Luther Bonnette
has been seriously IL for several days.
We are glad to learn that the services
of Mr. Orrin Ford have been secured TO
take charge of one of the road machines
this season. HIS natural aptitude for
the work, his familiarity with the con.
dition of the roads in town, his former
experience with the machines and his
successful manner of directing those EN-.
ployed to assist him. eminently fit him
for the work and place.
The sugar season closed as suddenly
as it commenced, with about an average
CrOD
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-04-24

For years the editor Of the BurlIng'
ton Junction, Mo, Post, has been
subject to cramp collie or iits otindises'
ton, which Frustrated him for several
hours and untitled him for business for
two or three days. For the past year
he has been using Chainberlaiu's Collie,
Cholera aud Diarrhosa Remedy when
ever occasion required, aud it has in
variubly gwen him prompt relief.
% aud 80 cent bottles for sale by
]. G.. uuichins. No. Srratford, and
c. s. Raymond. Colebrook.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-04-24

Rev. A. L. Cooper occupied the pulpit
a the NJ. Z. Church last Sunday for the
last time in the relation ofpastor, closing
three years successful pastorate. Dur
ing this time the ties between him and
his people have been those of friendship
and sympathy, and pleasant and har-
monious relations have existed, and the
society can point with pride to the results
obtained, for his three years have been
full of work for a future harvest. He
and his family will leave Island Pond with
the good wishes of all, irrespective of
sect. creed or denomination.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-04-24

The Reclaimed" Comedy Company
attracted large audiences at the Opera
Hall last Monday and Tuesday evenings.
The company is unqucstionably strong
one, and its presentation of Reclaimed
evoked hearty and general expressions
of delight from our amusement loving
patrons, the marked ability of each
member of the company being thoroughly
recognized. The people of Island Pond
are not slow to appreciate talent, the
general verdict being that no such EN-
ioyable performances have been given
here for many long year. Come again
all will be glad to greet you,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-04-24

Composed OF the essential virtues of nature r
rcmedIcs, roots. btrks, herbs aud berries.
md possessing marvellous curative powers
ever all diseases OF the stomach liver, kid.
news, bowels und blood. THIS mrtlicIHe
known ns Hurdock Blood BittGrs has proved
So successful IN curing Dyspepsia, Billions.
ness. Constipation. Headache, Bad Blooi,
scrofuli. etc that the proprietUrs now guar.
I1lntcc II, AMI will refund the ~ ice to any
person not sui-hc ! after using he whole or
part of the hl>t bottle IL casts you but Il
cent IA dose. then why suffer when you run
no risk Of loss IN trying Icmc ~ which has
curci so many Others. II also proves won
dCriullY successful In caring sCiUtulnls ~ ell
lings and generous diseases. convincing
eNi fence Of which VIC will send by mail on
hp plicaiiou 10
FporER, MGLDURN Y CO.. Buffalo. y Y.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-04-24
For ST Per Week

we can fill your parlOr with az
handsome n Plush Suit as anyone
wants, six pieces, Sofa, Divau,
Gents Arm Chair, Ladies' Plat
form Rocker, aud two Reception
Chairs; fine quality plush, walnut,
cherry or XIV century frames,
silk trimmed; these suits are made
for wear az we'll as to look at; we
guarantee every one perfect; 20
first payment, balance 81 per
xynal.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-04-24

While coupling cars in the yard here
last week Wednesday night Eddie Lyon
had his left hand badly crushed He went
to the hospital at Montreal on Thursday,
and the latest report from there is that
amputation may be avoided. We trust
this may be the case.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-04-24

lao benefit, sou may return the bottle
and have your money refunded.
Ne make this offer. because OF the
wonderful success Of Dr.. Kings New
Discovery during last seasons ep,
idemic. Have heard OF no case IN
which il failed. Try it. Trial bottles
free at the drug stores OF Fitzgerald
rhurston, Island Pond and J. G.
llutchins, No. StTLtforl Large sIz,
SOC. ana Sl.00.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-04-24
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

TuE BEST SALvE In the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers. Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores. letter, Chappe1
Hands, Chilblains, Corns. and all Skin
Eruptions, and positively cures Piles,
or no pay required. 1t is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction. or money
refunded. Price % cents per box.
For sale by Fitzgerald & Thurston
Island Pond, and J. C. llutchins. No.
| Strattord
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-04-24

The HERALD Office had very pleasant
and agreeable visit from Judge Hobbs
last Monday. Mr. Hobbs has been sick
some six months or more, and more than
once his condition was such as to give
great uneasiness to his friends, but happily
he seems to be improving, and he has the
strongest hopes of his ultimate recovery
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-04-24

We believe that Island Pond has CON
tributed within the past ten years up
wards of ten thousand dollars to the
State treasury, the result of fines in
liquor cases, and yet prohibition pro-
hibits! How long have we had a pro-
hibitory law in this State?
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-04-24

Attention is called to the advertisement
of Stahl Bros, of Berlin ~ H., which
appears elsewhere in this issue. We
know the firm to be reliable, and one
that will do just what it advertiscs.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-04-24

The Bazaar and Fair in behalf of the
Roman Catholic Church is in progress
this week at the Island Pond Hall and
promises to be a great success. The con-
test for the gold watch is spirited one,
and closes this Thursday evening.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-04-24
WHAT IS THE
MEANING Of THIS?

We want everyone to understand
that our store sells goods at prices
and terms to meet the pocket
books of the majority of the peO-
pie. We have the finest goods In
Maine; we have Chamber Sets,
SidcbOards and ParlOr Suits that
are uncqualled by any store In the
city; we invite the wealthy; we
cater to all our citizens; our stock
Is the largest and most varied.
We call attention to our stock of
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-04-24
CARPETS.

Finest Wiltons, MOquettes, AK
minister's, Brussels, Tapestries
Lowell Ingrains, Extra Super
Unions; no such variety anywhere
outside of Boston or New York
Liberal discount for cash, easiest
of terms, no extra charge for
credit.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-04-24

The Shingle and Shadow Party adver-
tsed for this Thursday evening at the
Opera Hall has been unavoidably post
poncd until tomorrow evening. A CAPT.
tai programme has been arranged for
this entertainment, for particulars OF
which see small! bills. An enjoyable time
is anticipated.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-04-24
Guaranteed Cure for La Grippe

We authorize our advertised druggist
to sell you Or. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, coughs and colds,
upon this condition, II you are
afflicted with La Grippe and will use
this remedy according to directions,
giving 1t fair trial, and experience
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-04-24

Vallee Bros. have shown new evidence
of their intention to cater to the wants
of the people. They have just received
some glassware novelties, baby carriages,
boys carts and wheelbarrows, ladies
floral sets, croquct sets, knock down
window screens, screen cloth, drum
made oil cloth, Grand Rapid carpet
sweepcrs, carpetings, etc. Give them a
call
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-04-24
ESTATE OF JOSEPH McHARG

STATE OF OF VERMONT In Probate Court,
held ut Canaan, In and for said district
on the 18th day Of April, A. D., 1891, Eliza.
beth McIarg. Administratrix OF the estate OF
Joseph Mclinrg. late Of Canaan, in said dis.
trct, deceased, makes Application to said Court
for license to sell all Of the real estate OF said
deceased, situated In Canaan, In said district
representing that the sale thereof IL ncces.
saiY for the payment of debts and expenses
OF administration.
Whcrcupon 1t Is ordered by said Court
that said application be referred to a
session thereof to be held Mt tho Probate
office in Guildhall, on tho 25th day OF April
A. ID 1891, for hearing and decision thereon
and II Is further ordered that all persons in.
terestcd BIO notified hereof, by publication OF
notice OF said application and order thereon
three weeks successfully IN the Essex
County Herald newspaper published al
Island Pond III this State, ans which eircu
lates In the neighborhood OF those interest ed
before said time Of hearing, that they may
appear at sud time and place, and, IL they see
cause, object thereto.
by the Court, attest
CIIAS. 4. BENTON, Judge.