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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-25

Every member of Ross encampment,
No.4.L 100. F., is earnestly requested
tn he present at the monthly meeting to
be held next Tuesday, November 2S' as
business of paramount Importance viii
be brought up for consideration and dis
c,Saion
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-25

The ladies OF Erastus Buck Relief Corps
will give a social at their Corps room
Thanksgiving evening, Nov. 80. An en-
tertainment will be given and refresh
ments served, and the expense is only five
cents. A rousing good time may GER
tainly be expected.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-25

The fall term of the High School closes
for u vacation during Thanksgiving
week. A school social will be held Sat
urday evening, to which the friends OF
the scholars and of the school are invited
A short literary and musical pro-
grammc has been arranged.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-25
LOCAL BUSINESS NOTICES.

FoUND AT LAST Temporary. Local
AnestheSia for the painless extraction OF
teeth. ODoNTUNDERisa safe, sure. simple,
local anesthetic and ohtundent. They all
call for it. In daily use by me, the sole
lessee for Essex County.
L. +. NuRcRoSS. NJ. ,,
Stewart House. Island Pond, VT.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-25

Miss Hattie Wiggett, an employe Of
the Lancaster IN. H. Democrat is here
on a visit to her mother, expecting to re-
main two weeks. Miss Wiggett is al
ways a welcome visitor to Island Pond,
especially at the HERALD Office.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-25

Vermont Methodist Seminary. This
institution. at Montpelier, is just closing
one Of its most successful terms. The
Faculty, under the new administration,
has worked together tremendously. An
unusually good class of students has
been in attendance, and the order and
moral tone have been excellent. A large
number of students are pursuing literary
courses; while the music and business de-
partments have been crowded. The de-
partment of elocution, also, has been
well patronized. The prospect for the
winter term is excellent. See advt.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-25

Stern Bros, Messrs. Clarke & Hobson,
J. Stern. f. l.. Nelson, w. |. Schotf,
Messrs. Ellwanger & Barry, and the
Vermont Methodist Seminary have new
advertisements in this weeks issue.
Read them.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-25
NOW Is THE TIME,

Flour is on the rise. Over one thous-
and barrels White Rose -four sold and
not one returned. We shall continue to
sell for the next 80 days at the old price
of 400 per barrel, cash in hand.
GEO. II. FITZGERALD & Co.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-25

A man named Couture died last week.
the result of an accident so it is SAID
tree falling on him. He leaves a widow
and family in destitute circumstances
and we trust they will not be forgotten
in this Thanksgiving season.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-25

We congratulate Bro. Andrus of the
Gorham Mountaineer on the increased
size of his paper, from six to seven col
umns. The people of Gorham are also to
be congratulated in having such an en-
terprising and able newspaper man
among them as Bro. Andrus, and they
should see to it that his business is in
creased in proportion to his outlay.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-25

lake" Stern is again in business IN
Island Pond, in the store formerly occu-
pied by him, and lately vacated by Stern
Bros. He has something to say in our
columns that may prove OF
;,+.rect
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-25

CRANKY last Sunday to attend the fun
eral of Mr. Jonathan Matthews, who
passed away suddenly while visiting his
daughter at East Haven last week.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-25

Twenty-one of the hity-four Episcopal
Dioceses have already voted for the cleo
ton Of Rev. Arthur A. {. Hall to the
Bishopric of Vermont, while five have
voted against confirmation.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-25

Since 1873, the year we purchased the
HERALD, it has been our custom to sus
pend publication Thanksgiving week
consequently we shall issue no paper next
week We shall take advantage of this
brief respite from labor to visit among
our friends and patrons throughout the
county, and also improve the opportunity
to make collections here and there, for
the amount of which just look at the date
attached to your name on this week 5
DaDcr.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-25

Mr.. P. 7. Murray, cutter for the well
known firm of Buchanan * Co., of Me
chanic Falls, will he in town today,
Thursday, with fine line of samples for
fall and winter suits, overcoats, etc.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-25

A very successful and pleasant social
was held at the home OF Mrs. A. {. Need
ham last Tuesday evening. A choice lit
erary programme was presented by some
of our best local talent, followed by re-
freshments and good social time.
Everybody present was heartily well
coined and seemed to greatly enjoy the
occasion.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-25
DRESSMAKING.

Ladies in quest of dress maker should
call on Miss S. +. Willoughby, at the
residence of c. d. Thurstou. Miss Viii
loughby will go out by the day when
desired.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-25

The schools of the town will all begin
Monday December 4th, except the High
School, which has its first session Tues
dav of the same week.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-25
TICK ETS

To all points ives: over any railroad
also mileage tickets on all principal rail
roads, for sale by
AK DARLING, Island Pond, Vt.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-25

Subscriber" is respectfully informed
that the HERALD has no place in its col
umns to retail family quarrels or spteful
gossip.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-25
A CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to thank our many friends
and neighbours for the kind acts OF assist
ance shown us in the time OF our recent
sickness.
Mr.. AND Mrs. @. d. HERRIN AND FAMILY.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-25
DO YOU WANT WORK?

II so, state age, what you have done and
are fitted to do. Address, with stamp for
reply, in own hand writing. Address,
Employer, HERALD office, Island Pond VT.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-25
J. A. BUCHANAN & CO.,
MECHANIC FALLS, ME.
SAVINGS BANK.

The ISLAND POND NATIONAL BANK has
opened savings Bank Department for the
purpose Of receiving the savings and accumu-
iatons of all classes ofdcpositorS.
deposits will be received on the following
terms:
The smallest sum put on interest shall I've
ONE DOLLAR and no fractional part Of
dollar shall draw interest.
Deposits made during the first four days o.
the month will draw interest from the hrS'
day Of the month, deposits made after the
fourth will draw interest from the hrstdaY OF
thctutlowing month. 80,
No interest will I've paid on am sum with
drawn, for the time elapsed since the last IN
tcTcSt period.
Interest will he paid at the rate Of per
cent. per annuni, payable May LIST and
November LIST of each year.
Notice of 3 days must he given to the BANK
Of the withdrawal OF $500 or more
Interest not called for will lie credited to the
depositor. thus compromising twice n year
without trouble or care on the part OF the de
pOsitnr. .
This bank has boxes in its fire proof vaults
for storage Of valuable papers. etc. to rent t
reasonable rates.
E {. ROBINSON. President.
A X. DARLING Cashier
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-25

Annual meeting and election of officers
at Col. q. NJ. Mausur Camp, Sons of
Veterans on Monday evening Dec 4. All
members of the Camp are expected to be
tArnSlnt
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-25

Mrs. J. II. Liuehan was in market last
week selecting Christmas novelties for
the patrons of Linehan & Co.'S drug
store. We shall expect to see something
choice
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-25

We would remind all interested OF the
Blue Jay" social at the residence OF
Mrs. |. Andrew this Thursday evening.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-25

The next sewing circle of the Woman's
Auxiliary will be held with Mrs. Renell
on Tuesday afternoon, Nov. ~.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-25

Mr.. L. 4. Stevens of GardreT, Mass.
is visiting in town the guest o: his son
Mr.. W. p. Stevens.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-25

OK $40 and 500, Genuine Conicder-
wv ate Bills only five cents each; $50
and 500 bills. 10 cents each; 25c and
soc shinplasters, 10 cents each; 81 and
So bills % cents each. Sent securely
sealed on receipt OF price. Address, CHAs,
D. BARKER, 80 S. Forsyth St, Atlanta,
Ga.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-25

Mr.. S. d. Hobson has been quite ILL.,
but hopes are now entertained of his
speedy recovery.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-25

A tremendous quantity OF hay is daily
passing through this port for shipment
to England.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-25

Nolen continues to improve daily and
the chances for complete recovery grow
better every day.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-25
FOR SALE.

A good sleigh. and two elegant robes,
nearly new The robes have been used
four times. Apply at the HERALD office.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-25

Miss Maggie Sheerin OF Brooklyn, n.
y, is visiting her aunt. Mrs. John
Browne.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-25
TOWN TOPICS.

ANY of our patrons who wish to take
the Boston Daily or Weekly Journal with
the HERALD can have the advantage OF
extra low rates. lust note these prices :;
The HERALD and Daily Journal $6.25
Sunday 4" 300
Weekly :" 200
OF course these prices are cash in adj
vance.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-25

Lost, strayed or stolen, a photog-
raphcr. ,r
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-25
FINE
CUSTOM
CLOTHING.

Our Cutter, MIR. Il. T. Murray,
will resume his visits to Island
Pond, and due notice of each visit
will be given i'm the local columns
e tbia r,nr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-28
CORPORATION NOTES.-The {

CORPORATION NOTES.-The City
Council meets tonight.
The committee on light met last
night and decided on set of rules for
the governance of the electric light
employees. Complaint has been made
that the lights do not burn as steadily
and as brightly as they should and the
committee will do all in their power to
rectify the matter. 1t appears that
there is friction between the committee
and some of the employees at the works
and the committee say rs they are APP
pointed to see that the works are run
properly they intend doing so.
A special committee of the City Coun-
Gil met last night and decided to recon-
mend to Council that the same system
of fire escapes that is in use in Wash
ington shall be introduced in this city;
also to recommend that the public
schools be provided with such escapes.
The Corporation Attorney was request
ed to draft suitable ordinance bearing
on the subject to be presented to Coun-
ell.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-28

FIRE AT PocAnoNTAs.-A fire broke
out in Pocahontas Sunday night about
midnight, which left about four hun
dred people homeless and caused loss
of nearly 100000. The origin of the
fire is unknown. 1t broke out in the
center of the town, and twenty wooden
buildings were entirely destroyed. The
insurance is about 100000. The loss
will materially injure the progress OF
the place, although many of the people
will rebuild at once. Among the
houses burned were several stores.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-28
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

New YORK February 2s.-There was de-
cidedly less pressure to sell in the stock
market this morning, and the volume
of business was therefore somewhat smaller
than that of yesterday while the market on
the whole, displayed a strong tone, all the
weak spots being among the industrials The
trading element operated for an advance,
which in view of the magnitude of the short
interest, they claimed was due. Opening
prices were, in the main, from to per cent.
better than those of last night. At IL O'Clock
the market was barely steady and activea at an
advance
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-28

POLICE REPoRT.-l4ast night YVES
clear and cool with seven prisoners and
six dodgers at the station house.
Mayor Strauss disposed of the follow
ing cases
Philip Feagan, charged with throw
ing stone yesterday at Mr.. j. Dreifus,
was fined $50 and in default of payment
was sent to Jail for four months. TO
serve on the chain gang. Jas. Viii
liams, Frank Dugan and John Lannon,
charged with vagrancy and disorderly
conduct, were put on the chain gang
for 90 days each. They are the tramps
whose disorderly conduct was mention
cd in Yesterdays GAZETTE.
Eliza Penn. for indecent conduct and
being drunk, was fined So.
Dennis Carter, VIM. Tabs and Spen-
Ger Williams, colored boys, for disor-
DERBY conduct, 30 cents each.
A. ]. Morris. drunk on the street,
$3.50 or so days.
Arthur Whitcum, colored, assault on
a. j. Morris, S. or 80 days.
Arthur Meeks and VIM. Bright,
white boys, aged 10 and II respective
ly, We're arrested and locked up on the
charge Of breaking into and robbing
the store of Mr. L. K. Dunn, at the cor
ner of Henry andCameron streets, on the
night of January Goth last. The boys to-
day confessed their guilt and are held
for trial tomorrow morning. 1t is be-
lieved by the police that these are the
two boys who for some time have been
engaged in breaking into store and
stealing tobacco, &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-28

G.. A. R.-Thomas p. Davis Post
held their regular meeting last night at
their quarters in Golden Light Hall or
Fairfax street. After the business OF
the meeting was concluded q group Of
ladies appeared on the scene, preceded
by supply of refreshments. The com
bined effect was cheering in the OK
treme and an hour was spent in liter
airy ana musical exercises and in de
stroying the rations. The post pro
poses to do likewise on larger scale
i'm the near future.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-28

L1CENsEs.-Judge Norton, of the
Corporation Court, has granted licenses
to keep barrooms to y. c. Gorham.
northwest corner Of Duke and Fayette
streets; VIM Javua. weEl side of Union
street between King and Prince, Jas.
Keogh, Opera House restaurant; Chas.
Fleischmann, Fleischmann Hotel, and
C. II. Zimmerman. King street between
st. Asaph and Washington. It is I'M
derstood that the aforementioned license
is granted only till May, the end of the
fiscal year, and that after that time
no further license will be granted for a
barroom at that stand
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-28

CuARrER-Judge Norton granted
to-day charter to the Washington
National Building and Loan Associa-
ton, the objects of which are to CON
duct building and loan association.
The capital stock is to be 100000, di:
yided into shares Of 800 EACH and the
principal office is to be in this city. The
officers are ]. d. Taylor, Of Cambridge,
O., president; J. c. Stoddard, of Wash
ington, secretary, and J.. NJ. Sanders
of Washington, treasurer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-28

PERsoNAL.-Capt. David Meade, OF
Clarke county, is visiting relatives in
this city.
Miss Mamie May, of Georgetown, is
the guest of Mrs. VIM. 3. Daingcrfeld,
on Washington street
Miss Lucy Lee is visiting friends in
Georgia.
Miss Esther Brooks is visiting friends
in Baltimore.
Miss sallie V. Daingerfeld gave a
delightful card party on Monday even
ing.
Miss Gertrude Miller is visiting rela-
tives at Sandy Spring.
Mrs. VIM. Campbell, nee Fowle, of
Charlestown, w. Va, is visiting her
cousin, Mrs. J. T. Beckham, on Wash
ngton street.
DR.. Thos. Gibson, who has recently
made his home at Miles City, Mont,
where ne has already attained a fine
practice, is in the city, having been call
ed here by the protracted illness of his
sister.
Capt. G.. A. Mushbach has returned
icom business trip to Norfolk.
Mr.. NJ. p. Vincent, who was recently
reappointed registrar for the Fourth
ward, to-day qualified by taking the
prescribed oath. Mr.. Vincent was one of
the first registrars appointed un-
der the present election laws and has
faithfully and efficiently performed the
duties Of the office for eight years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-28

I AM an old man and have been n constant
sufferer with catarrh for the last ten years
| am entirely cured by the use of Ely's Cream
Balm. 1t is strange that so simple a remedy
will cure sneh stubborn disease. Henry
Billings, L. S. Pension Atty, Washington,
D. c.
SUFFERED for more than ten years with
that dreadful disease. c;.tarrh. and used every
available medicine that was recommended to
me. cannot thank you enough for the re-
lief which Ely's Cream Balm has afforded me.
Emmanuel Meyers, Winfield, L. l., n. y.
fcb2i
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-28
LOCAL BREVITIES.
A billiard contest will be held at the
Lvceum Hall tomorrow night.

A billiard contest will be held at the
Lyceum Hall tomorrow night.
n the Corporation Court to-day ad.
min stration on the estate of Maria Sui.
Ivan, deceased, was granted to James
IL Dceton.
Attention is directed to the adver.
tisement Of Mr.. Isaac Eichberg, who
has accepted an agency for ladies
wraps in this city.
Mr.. Loudoun Campbell will be re.
licved of his position as engineer at the
electric railway power house, at New
Alexandria, on the 18th.
The Alexandria Light Infantry last
night 'mmenced their special drills
prepar; tory to their trip to Washing
ton next Saturday to take part in the
inaugural parade.
The body of new born white male
infont wrapped in newspaper and
which had evidently been thrown from
train was found lying along side OF
the Washington Southern railroad
track, near Four-mile-run, yesterday.
Mr.. Samuel Jefferson, janitor OF
Washington School Building, became
indignant at the statement that tie
flag was not raised on that building on
the odd OF February because he had
lost the halyards and resigned, his re-
signation to take effect tomorrow. Cap
tain w. II. Treakle has been appointed
in his stead.
In addition to the Endorsements made
by the city democratic committee yes
terday evening, mention of which was
made in the GAZETTE of that date, the
applications of John Drown, Samuel
Smith and T.. B. Cliff, all for the posi-
ton of janitor of the custom house in
this city, were Endorsed, and all three
applications referred to the next collec-
tor, whoever he may be.
The st. Lukes Circle of Kings Daughters
will open lunch room at 800 King street
Thursday, March 2nd, continuing the Bird,
9th and 9TH. The patronage ofthe commune
ty is solicited "in His name"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-28

Persons exposed to the night air,
whether seeking pleasure pursuing
the ordinary business avocat!ons Of life.
should not fail to keep a bottle of DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup, the great cough
cure, on their dressing tables and take
Il spoonful before retiring to bed Many
distressing cold may thereby be cut
OIL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-28

FINE OysrERs.-Capt. Jas. Elliott, of
the schooner Rebecca Smith, arrived
here to-day with load of fine Jackson
creek oysters which he is now selling
from his vessel, which lies in Reeds
dock. These oysters are as fine rs any
that have arrived here this season.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-28


THREW HIMSELF ON a SAw.-A hor-
rible suicide was committed by man
named Lee Taylor five miles southwest
of New Castle, Pa, Saturday. Taylor
for the past week had been working at
a sawmill. Saturday evening, while
the fireman and engineer were engaged
at the boiler, Taylor deliberately lay
down on the log carriage, grasped the
framework with one hand and the
shaft with the other, and pulled HIM
self up to the rapidly revolving saw.
His head was instantly severed from
the body, and rolled down into the
dust pit. The engineer, noticing a jar
in the machinery, went back to the
saw, and was horriied to find the
bleeding trunk still lying on the car
riage. The deceased was recently mar
r
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-28

The receivers announce that the cou-
pons of the Richmond and Danville
1--WE per cent. equipment mortgage
bonds and the coupons OF the Virginia
Midland Railway serial bonds due
March l will be paid at the office of the
Central Trust Company, New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-28

THE PERFECTION MEAT CHOPPER
cuts raw beef, cooked meats, chickens, lobster,
oysters, 60. materials for mncc pies and fruit
cakes vegetables, and pulvcrizes crackers and
stale bread. With each machine We give
copy of Mrs S. I. Rorer's Recipe Book.
S1.20, $500 and $500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-28
From Sire toSon.

As family medicine Bacon's Celery Cure
passes from sire to son az Il legacy. If you
have Kidney, Liver or Blood disorder do not
delay, but get q free sample package of this
remedy at once. If you have indigestion,
Constipation Headache, Rheumatism. etc,
this grand specific will cure you, E. S. Lead
heater and Sons, the leading druggists, are
sole agents aud arc distributing samples free
to the afflicted. Large packages Soc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-28
A NEW DEPARTURE.
LADIES WRAPPERS

Having secured the exclusive
agency for Alexandria of one of the
largest manufacturers of ladies'
wrappers in the United States, we
are enabled to offer you all exclusive
variety of these goods at small ad-
vance over manufacturer cost. This
is a new departure for us, and to Sc
cure the agency we were compelled
to obligate ourselves to consume a
large quantity but we have no fears
of not being able to live up TO our
contract, as prices at which we are
selling them will make them go with
a rush. They are well made and
good fit, We ask you kindly to eX-
anime.
One lot made of Percalle CSC.
One lot made of Simpsons Cali
GOES, Grays and Second Mornings,
all fast cOlOrs, Csc.
One lot made made of fine Dress
Ginghams $l.25, and one LOT at
$3.50. All sizes and styles.
One case each WamSutta Sheet
ings and Pillow Case COtOnS in
remnants, lengths from 2 yards to 5
yards.
"a wide 12Ic, worth l6e,
Ga wide 22e, worth 2Sc.
1914 wide l5e, worth BIC.
|yaar FirhhpIO,
KING AND ROYAL SITS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-28
HooUUSEE i TnRRSSIISsHIfIINSGG GooDs

With the "oNE.MINUTEp COFFEE POT
you can save onc-half the amount of coffee
used in other pots. Your coffee is not only
freed from grounds by the use of this pot, but
You preserve all the qualities in the coffee
bean, which you lose by boiling it. Try a
sample cup of coffee.