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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1892-08-26

The Republicans OF Brighton have done
well in nominating for Representative
this wear the Hon. Geo. N. Dale, of Island
Pond, Mr.. Dale was born in Fairfax, VT,
February 10, 1885, and when an infant
his parents moved to Waitsfeld where
George N. lived until the attainment OF
his majority. He graduated at Thetford
Academy and then read law in the office
of the late ex-Gov. Paul Dillingham;, Mt
Waterbury, and in 1856 was admitted
to the bar. He settled i'll Guildball and
was States Attorney Of Essex County
three years, and Representative in 1850.
He was Deputy Collector of customs at
Island Pond from 1861 for three years
and was then State Senator from 1851 to
s69. In 1S7Ohe was elected Lieutenant
Governor and at the expiration OF his
term was re-appointed Deputy Collector
holding the office until 1882. He was
president of the Vermont Bar Association
in 1885 and is looked upon as lawyer
of more than ordinary ability and he VIII
assuredly be elected leader in the next
House of Representatives,-St. Adams
Weekly Messenger.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1892-08-26
from Boston. Kiss rlorenee Wood.

from Boston, Hiss Florence Wood.
Charlie McCaulcy saws his eye il on
another horse. Not the sIw-horse, we
bet
! Mr.. NJ Sheridan. once a resident of
this town. but who has been for some
time past employed in the asbestos mines
near Black Lake, Que, returned yester-
day for his mother and household effects.
We wish them both good health and
prosperity in their new home.
The picnic by Mrs Henry Marsh and
Mrs. ]. W. Hughes last Thursday was a
pleasant affair. The friends OF these
ladies are numerous Judging from appear.
ances The picnic was held in Mr..
Marsh's grove, and even the horses en-
joycd the cool refreshing atmosphere un-
der the trees Swings were erected and
in full operation, but the game OF pitch
ing rings was the main attraction among
some of the ladies and gentlemen for
awhile and proved very interesting.
Music and dancing was among the ENJOY
ments A table capable of seating 90 or
more was three times filled, and there
was enough and to spare, so all were
satisfied.
Word comes to MS from Aver.ll that a
Young man by the name of billiard seri-
ously wounded himself Sunday, IN the
leg by the discharge of revolver which
he was fooling with.
Mrs Stctson received a telegram that
her old friend Mrs. Bent was coming to
visit her at Norton. Mrs. StctSon who
is famous for all things in emergency
/ had the Stars and Stripes raised and her
| band of little musicians in readiness
Select chairs were raised to welcome
her in good style Mrs. Bent is 4 great
favoritc here. She has spent many sum
mcr months in the past with us.
The Episcopal Church in Stanhopc was
the recipient Of beautiful curtain last
Saturday morning, the gift OF Mrs Stct-
son. Long will it serve as a mcmento OF
her kindness when many miles will lay
between the giver and The gift.
R.P. Doyle is laid up with bad knee
caused by Il rusty nail wound.
Mr. Hosmer of Boston and the guest OF
, Mr.. Stctson returned to his home yes
! terday.
Court was held in the Stctson House
Tuesday last, Justice J. Z. McClntock
presiding Judgment WAS rendered III
favor OF Henry Marsh against Sarah NJ.
Cross; d. S. Storrs for plaintiff, II. w.
Lund for defendant.
An sl2 pound Young lady came to
Norton Monday morning and is now
boarding with Mr. John Johnston. Jack
is ticklcd over her arrival
We had a remarkable instance here OF
( late as to the efficacy of good preaching.
i A certain man had invested in a new SUIT
of clothes. and arraved therein he went
to Church The preacher in the course of
his sermon referred to the sin of pride.
and with such telling effect that the atore-
said man on his arrival home Invested
himself of that new suit, and as he laid
it carefully away in his trunk he sad
After that sermon I'll not wear We again
till We are paid for" Sensible man
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1892-08-26

discuss the Force Bill. after which he
turned his guns on protection. lie ar
gued that a tariff for revenue only would
be protection enough. He said that it
would be impossible to raise $3.50, 900, :
600 without incidental protection: this
he claimed was a system of robbery ar
ranged for the benefit OF the manutact-
urer. The speaker assured his audience
that for every dollar the people paid for
the support government they paid five
to support protected industries. He said
every man, woman and child in the Uni
ted States was taxed eight dollars each
to support the government, and FIVE
times eight to support the manufacture
ers, making the tax for each individual
for year $40. He roundly denounced
the Republican leaders, asserting that
they had dishonesty and treacherouslv
led the people into this policy, and he as
severely denounced Tweedism and Demo
cratic corruption in New York. Vermont
he affirmed was, according to population,
the most corrupt State politically of any
State of it's size in the Union, and urged
the people to clean out the corruption-
lists by voting the Democratic ticket.
These are the salient points OF his speech,
and i'll closing he paid marked compli-
ment to the nominee OF the Republicans
for town representative. ana assured his
hearers (what they all knew that the
town would be well and ably represented
We congratulate the Democrats Of the
town OF Brighton in their successful flag
raising and rally.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1892-08-26
AMONG OUR NEIGHBORS.
BLOOMFiELD,

August 23-Mr and Mrs. Simon Gerow
came to townlast week Tuesday to make
n visit.
Edwin Spencer who has been in poor
health all summer, went to Lancaster
last week to consult the physicians there.
Charles Day and two friends DR.. Emery
and Mr.. Gould of Boston were the guests
OF Mr.. and Mrs. L. l.. Day last week.
Grace Tibbetts returned last week
Thursday from her visit to Brunswick,
Me. she was accompanied by her aunt
Miss Octavia Scribncr and an uncle.
One hundred and nine tickets were sold
for the S. 5. excursion to Bartlett last
week Wednesday. Nothing particularly
disagreeable occurred to mar the pleasure
of the day and all seemed satisfied with
their ride and picnic.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1892-08-26
LUNENBURGH.

August 23.-The Republicans held their
caucus last Saturday evening, and W. Z.
Balch was nominated on the fifth ballot
for town representative.
There is to be Republican Rally at
the town hall on Saturday, August 81,
at 100 p. m. The speakers advertised
are Hon. G. N. Dale. Hon. d. S. Storrs,
and c. J. Flaherty, who. as the posters
state, will tell why Harrison and Reid
should be elected. Everybody is cordi-
ally invited.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1892-08-26
GRANNY \.

August GA splendid hay week last
week and many farmers took advantage
ofit.
At the democratic caucus last Wednes-
day evening Mr. George W. Shores was
nominated for town representative.
Mr.. Gilmore p. Drown and bride visit.
ed his friends here last Saturday and
Sunday.
At the hand shaking at the Parson-
age last Tuesday evening some presents
were given, and some fine music enjoyed.
Mr. and Mrs. Gardner Shores visited
his brother and other friends i'll this VI
entity recently
Last Wednesday "Chubb" Dunn was
thrown from n load of hay, breaking both
bones of one arm.
Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Hall have been visit
ing at Mrs F. A. Rice's and at 0. S Rice S
in SCOTS, n. II. Mr.. Hall is son OF Rev
S. X. Hall, LII. D., at one time pastor OF
the church here.
A pair of snap glasses, celluloiG bows,
were lost last Monday on the road from
Lancaster to CRANKY. If any one should
find the same and would leave or send
them to the CRANKY p. o. the favor would
be thankfully received.
Mr.. w. W, Rivers has moved his family
from W. NJ. Shores to house at Gallups
Mills.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1892-08-26

The Boston Ideal Banjo, Mandolin and
Guitar Club will give one OF their select
concerts in the Opera Hall next Wcdncs-
day evening, August 81. This is the
leading organization of the kind in exist
ence. Every member is an artist, and
their programme is most pleasing and
refined. Here is what the Boston Globe
says of this Club:
II anyone doubted that the Banjo had
many admirers in Boston he should have Wis
tied fremont Temple last night when the
Boston Ideal Banjo Mandolin and Guitar
Club held it's Third Annual Banjo Concert.
This was the last opportunity the people Of
Boston will have to listen to this wcl-known
Club for long time. aud the hall was filled
with lovers of these string instruments. The
Boston Ideal Club met with cordial rcCep-
ton, and for each number was Obliged to
respond to four cncorcs.
A citizen endorses them as follows
Having heard the Boston Ideal Club can
checriully recommend their entertainment to
the public being first -class in every respect 4"
A. Ii. WHERLBR.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1892-08-26
b. S. ArSTIN.s ESTATE-

OFNERMDNT, DisTRIs: OF EsSEX. SIS.
In Probate Court. holden at Brighton. in
aud tor said District, on the ed day Of Au-
gust. 4. L., 1892, stephen +. Austin. Ad-
mInIStratur ON the estate OF -. :. Austin
late OF BrunS wick, in said District, deceased.
makes Application to sand Court to extend
the time heretofore allowed hun to pay the
debts due from said estate. and to render his
administration account until some future
day. NhcrCupOn, IL is ordered by said Court
that SAID application bc heard at the Pro
bate OfhCe, in Island Pond on the 18th day
OF September and. II is further ordered
that notice he given to all persons concerned,
by the publication OF this order in the Essex
County Herald printed at Island Pond,
three weeks SuCcessIvcly before said hearing.
by the Court-nttcst.
u. 5. STORRS. Judge.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1892-08-26
WEST CONCORD.

August 23.-The village schools com
mence next Monday, Aug. %
The Board OF Civil Authority meet at
the Town Clerk $ Office on Saturday Aug
- and Sept. to correct any errors that
may be found in the Check List.
The public meeting on Saturday was
ably addressed by J. II. Walbridgc OF this
place and Hon f. D. Hale OF Lunenburgh.
The meeting was followed by the adj
journed caucus, when NJ L. Reed, Esq,
was nominated for Town Representative.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1892-08-26
LEXINGTON.

August 23-Potato tops are blight
ing badly, and oats, wheat, and beans
are rusting.
A span OF horses with hay wagon at
tached, belonging to Gay Blodgett ran
away the 18th inst, and Mrs. Blodgett,
who was in the wagon, was thrown out
giving her a bad shaking up and putting
her left elbow out of joint. DR.. Erskinc
was called who fixed up her arm and she
is now doing well.
During the thunder storm last Friday
p. III. lightning struck tree within few
feet OF {. K. Holbrook's dwelling. A
pair of horses had been standing under
the tree only few seconds previous but
had fortunately been removed just in the
nick of time, and no damage was done.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1892-08-26
VERMONT. nlsrRlc,


In Probate Court. holden at the Probate
Office in brighton on the I'D day Of Aug
u>t. A. u. 1892, Horace " Bailey special Adj
mInistratOr ON the Estate ct Hiram A. Cut
ting, late of Luncnburgh, in said district,
deceased, makes application for license to
sell all of the real estate OF said deceased,
representing to said Court that il would be
beneficial to the Heirs and all persons inter
ested IN the estate of said deceased to sell the
whole of the Real Estate OF said deceased as
aforesaid. and convert the same into money
and also III accordance with the consent and
appreciation in writing to the granting of
such license, Of all the Heirs to said Estate
residing in this State.
Whcrcupon. it is ordered by said curt that
said application come under considerat ton
and he heard the 18th day Of September, A.
u. 1899, at the Probate OttIce in Island Pond
aud il is further ordered. that all PERSONS in
tcrcStcd he notified hereof. by publication OF
notice OF tins Application ana order there
on, three weeks SuCCcSsivelv in the Essex
County Herald printed at Island Pond, before
sad time of hearing, that they may appear
at said time and place, and il they see cause
object thereto.
BY the Court.
Attest, II. S. STORRS, IrDGg
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1892-08-26

Campaign badges, like army badges,
are worn with pride and preserved as
souvenirs if they are nice; otherwise, not
The two issued by the Home Market Club
this year are beauties. They are made OF
solid American tin, from which hangs
tri colorcd ribbon bearing celluloid card
with fine steel portraits OF Harrison and
Reid. One of the metallic heads is
stamped Home Market" between
hammer and wheel and a shock OF wheat,
and is surmounted by the figure OF
a mcrino ram. On the other word pro
lection" appears, and place of the sheep
there is a flax spinningwheel, over
which is grandfather hat" Dealers
are not allowed to take more than 40
cents each, or 10 cents for the pair, and
the Club will furnish both and the Home
Market Bulletin one year for only 81.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1892-08-26

We are pleased to notice Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Mason and two daughters of
Akron, O., once more spending their va
cation here. Mr.. and Mrs. Mason were
residents of Island Pond many years
ago and they still delight to occasionally
visit their old friends here. They are
more than welcome.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1892-08-26
The Man Without a Stomach

NAV exist aS q museum freak. but most OF us
recognize the stomach necessary to life and
comfort. Most of us experience "A little trouble
from this source occasionally, wrong action
often the trouble extends. involving the liver
and bowels whence we find billiousncss and
constipation. We find also that the bowels
and kidneys natures sewage system be
come clogged with ef'cte matter. from which
comes impure blood, boils. blotches. pimples
scrufula, scrofulouS swellings and cnncerous
complaints. The Burdock Blood Bittcrs TAX
en- at the beginning, or ut any later stage, ar
rests the trouble, restores the diSordcrCd or
gan to activity, thereby removing every YES
tge Of disease. Is. i. Il. is an absolutely pure
extract of root and herbs which cannot in
lure even the most delicate constitution. and
as a cure for dyspepsia, Billiousness Consti-
patton. Bad Blood, etc. succeeds in 90 cases
out OF 100.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1892-08-26

Sir Henry Tyler from England, Prcsi-
dent of the 6. I. Ry. Co., accompanied
by Genl. Manager Sergeant, Jas Steph-
enson, Genl. Supt., Herbert Wallis, Me
chanical Supt., and others, are making
their annual inspection of the road, and
were at Island Pond last Wednesday
afternoon. They could not be otherwise
than pleased and satisfied with the gen
eral appearance of things here for every
thing is always neat and clean, and the
employees are prompt and attentive to
their duties
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1892-08-26

DR.. Humphreys Specific Manual richly
bound in cloth and gold, steel engraving
Of the author, IA pages on the treat
ment OF all diseases. mailed free on appli-
cation. Humphreys Medicine Co., Ill
William ST., New York.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1892-08-26

Taxpayers who have not paid their
taxes must remember that their time is
short for the payment thereof if they wish
to save the discount of per cent. Pay
now, or next week you will have an ad-
ditional Expense to bear.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1892-08-26

Patscy Flaherty has returned from his
vacation trip to Portland, AMI is again
behind the counter of Fitzgerald & Thurs
tons drug store, while the Count, ="
and his wife are taking in the breczcS of
Lake Seymour.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1892-08-26

Rev. A. II. Wheeler expected to be alb
sent next Sunday morning to preach at
Millbrook, Willoughby Lake, and an
nounced no services in Christ Church save
in the evening. Other arrangements have
since been made and services will be held
as usual.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1892-08-26
NORTON.

August 23.-Mr. VIM. Osborne has
again gone to Lancaster to see his sick
brother. A letter informed him that he
was worse.
Our town clerk, Mr., Mclean, accom-
panied by his wife, are visiting in Maine
Miss Gertie Nelson is pleasantly en-
ployed just now entertaining her cousin
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1892-08-26

There was a large attendance at the
Democratic caucus held last Saturday
evening. The meeting was organized by
the choice of Frank p. Smith as chair
man, and Chester King secretary, and
the following ticket was put in nomina-
tion:-For Town Representative, Adna
Smith; For Justices Of the Peace, Henry
E. Fitzgerald, Don e. Foss, Arba A. Joy,
Adna Smith, John Z. Tracy, Nickerson
Warner
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1892-08-26
CANAAN.

August 23.-Quite n number went on
the excursion to Bartlett Sunday.
1t is little hard to get Will Turner
attention these days. 1t is boy.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1892-08-26

1t is expected that Miss Emily Harvey
returned missionary from India will
speak at the NJ. f. Church next Sunday
morning.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1892-08-26

We are glad to welcome Mr. and Mrs.
Luther Ladd back to Island Pond, after
more than years sojourn in the State
of Washington.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1892-08-26
LARGE ESTATE FOR SALE.

The subscriber offers at private sale all the
real estate owned by the late DR.. II. A.
Cutting. in Vermont, consisting i'll part OF
the folio wing described parcels, viz;
The Home Place in Lunenburgh village con
sISting Of house, barns and Outbuildings.
Cabinet and Observatory buildings and AZ
acres tillagc land.
One two-stOry country store building. tcne,
ment over head with stock of goods, il de
sired
valuable mill privilege, containing grist
mill shingle mill and cider mill
Also various parcels of tillage, pasture and
woodlands
Onc-half of the Carbcc Farm i'll Guildhall.
Also n large lot of personal property CON
s>tinE at household goods, a large and valu-
able cabinet of thirty thousand specimens
surgical and scientific instruments; medical.
scientific and miscellaneous library; 200 NJ
sawed shingle; farming tools: wagons
Sleighs; Etc Etc,
This property must be closed out.
HORACE W. BAILEY. ADM'R.
HORACE w. BAILEY, Special Admir-.
Lunenburgh, Vt, July IL, 1892.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1892-08-26

The sessions Of our public schools will
Ike resumed next Monday, save in the
schools at the height of land, the Storrs
district, and East Brighton.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1892-08-26

Mr.. John White and family have
moved to Augusta, Me, and many
friends will wish them all possible success
in their new home.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1892-08-26

Henry Pequin and family have vacated
the tenement in the Stevens block, and
moved into the Mark Moulton house.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1892-08-26

Mr.. Walbrdge, our County Examiner
informs US that the recent teachers er-
aminations were we'll attended, there be =
ing almost twice the number of applicants
for certificates as compared with last
year, viz: West Concord 10, Canaan 8,
Guildhall 6. About one-half did not pass
as large per cent as last year. A thorough
oral examination was given in arithme-
tic, history, reading, geography, civil
government and physiology. Our teach
ers must continue to read and investigate
if they wish to keep in the ranks and in
touch with advanced thought.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1892-08-26

LOST. A bunch ofkeys. Finder please
leave them at the HERALD Office and be
rewarded.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1892-08-26

The HERALD acknowledges from NJ. H.
Davis a sample OF the Perfection Curling
Iron Heater. 1t is very useful article
and will prove n great boon to house
wives. BY its use the iron is heated in
two minutes, and it fits all lamp burners
Try it. For sale by NJ. II. Davis.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1892-08-26

The Dorcas Society will give parlor
concert and sociable at the house OF Mrs
J. Reeve, Friday evening of this week, to
which all are cordially invited. Ice
Cream, Cake and Coffee will be served
during the evening at the usual price
PROGRAMME.
/. Selection. Local Orchestra.
.. Vocal Duet.
Mrs. Brown and Miss Campbell.
,. Piano Ductt.
Misses Vida and Marion Dunbar.
:. Vocal Selection, Mrs. Pcnfold.
3. Reading. Miss DAVIS.
g Vocal Selection. W. Il. Reeve.
Z. Selection. Orchestra.
x. Contralto Solo. Miss White.
o. Six Tableaux.
10. Selection, Orchestra.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1892-08-26
NEWS ABOUT HOME.
Gran dpa Iii, again.
Is your name on the check list ?

Frank Norton and wife of Hartford,
Conn, are visiting at his fathers Henry
Norton
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1892-08-26

The Boston Ideal Banjo, Mandolin ard
Guitar Club, who advertise here for Aug.
81, come highly recommended by all who
have had the pleasure of hearing them,
They have given entertainments in New
port for seven successive years, also Mt
Derby Line and Stanstead, always to APP
preciatiye audiences, Mr.. Lansing's com
ic banjo songs receiving repeated encores'
and Mr.. Growers banjo Juggling is pro-
nounced by all a musical wonder. The
other members of the club not mentioned
here excel in everything they attempt.
Lovers of the most exquisite music, hui
morous sketches and Southern melodies
cannot afford to miss this opportunity.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1892-08-26

The members of Christ Church were
greatly disappointed last Sunday in not
meeting the venerable Bishop of the bio
cese, but he was too i'll to come. They
were fortunate, however, in having the
opportunity of listening to two remark
ably able and eloquent sermons, preached
by the Rev. DR.. Pynchon, Professor of
Moral Philosophy at Trinity College,
Hartford, Conn. which position he has
held over 35 years. He was greeted by
large congregations. 1t is now expected
that the Bishop will make his visitation
Wednesday, Sept. 7.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1892-08-26
FOR SALE.

house and lot In the entcrprising and
thriving town OF Norton. The house is prac-
tcally new. having been built less than two
years, contains rooms and AN ell. The
house is built in a substantial manner, SPLEEN
did cellar. and furnace. Size OF lot % $50
feet. Also threc-fourths of an acre of land,
just the thing for building lots, situat ed just
across the boundary line, in Sta ihope, T.. O.,
Immediately opposite the English Church. l
also offer for sale s heavy and light wagons.
For terms and other particulars apply to, or
address. JOHN CONWAY, NoRToN, VT.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1892-08-26

Voters who do not find their names on
the check list should bear in mind the
meeting of the board of civil authority
on Saturday afternoon at l O'Clock at
the town clerks office. This board meets
to revise the list, and make such add
lions or corrections as may be found ne
caSc,-,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1892-08-26

The return base ball game between the
Junior mines of North Stratford and
Island Pond was played here last Satur
day, and resulted in victory for the
home team by score of to l. The
game was played very close until the be-
ginning of the seventh innings, the score
at that time being one run each. Our
little bows have won the first victory for
us this year, and we hope that the last
will not be left for them also.