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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-12-28
HER MUSINGS.


He looks as If he might be nice, But
such q nosel
"Such a nosep' croaked her parrot
from her ring in the corner. She
laughed and held out a finger and the
parrot was soon perched on it.
Had he across the way only known
1t, this parrot was the gift of rejected
lover. She had at once dubbed the
parrot Company. Then she kept her
In the dark and drilled her on one sig
nifcant sentence.
When the ex-lover called to see how
she took his gift the parrot called out:
'Twos company, two's company,
three's q crowd" while she looked in
nocent and smiled. So the parrot got
her queer name and the ex-lover got
his answer. But to return to her mus
ings:
"Hm! His nose and his neckties ex-
plain his being single. The neckties
could be remedied (here she smiled
mischievously and blushed), the nose,
well, that couldn't. Well, he looks
as II he was lonesome trying to keep
house alone. / suppose every room
needs q good thorough sweeping and
busting. Men don't know how to keep
house, do they, Company
"Never! Never outv" croaked the
parrot, somewhat irrelevantly, from
her schoolboy lore.
She laughed. Eyes, but it's Never
inr not Never out with some men.
Well, feel sorry for him some way. I
hope he didn't see me peeping at him. "
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-12-28

HE, sHn, CUPID AND ooMPA
New Years day, 1894, dawned
ly In the street where ne and 81
In the window Of her house Cd
a For Rent sign. !. --.-..
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-12-28
HIS NEW YEARS MAIL
by ELISA ARMSTRONG.

"Ah, now, this Is pleasanti' cried
young Mr.. Dovecot, as he threw aside
his newspaper on the morning of the
LIST of January. what more can q
man want than beefsteak such as we
had for breakfast, clear fire like this,
and little wife of his own? By the
way, my dear, you are looking very
charming this morning. do not re-
member ever having seen that dress
before"
"It--it's q SURPRISE" faltered Mrs.
Dovecot, turning very pink. 81 am 80
glad you like it-you know 1 try TO
please you in all things"
IT couldn't help admiring It, my
dear. pity those poor fellows who
are bachelors-I was telling Jollycliffe
so only yesterday"
Eyes, indeed, and was saying to
Marie that she would never know
what real happiness is until she Is mar
ried."
eve must ask them both to.dinner
some evening and try to make a matob
between them. All, there comes
postman, tramping through the 81
'I'll go and meet him, hate
him waiting"
mo, I'll got You might
from -he draught-"
A moment later he z
"See what.a pile Of
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-12-28
A MUTUAL SURPRISE.

oW pleased Ma
ria win be-"
chuckled M r.
Pifkins, maxi
ing his toilet on
the morning Of
the 1st of jan
uary, "and how
surprised. This
Is the first New
Years day In
ten years that
she hasn't quar-
relied with me
about giving up
to bacco, and
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-12-28
SPEED THE PARTING GUEST
BY OLIVE OHNET.

AREwELLs fare
well, the best Of
friends must part
And as O token OF
how dear thou art,
How fond and
dear, Old Year
Old Year,
Here take q CLINT
Of gold from out
my hair,
A shade Of rose
from cheek and
lip, and there
Sprinkle O touch
OF snow before
you 20,
Old Year, be-
fore you 20.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-12-28

History has set the last word on the
scroll, has rolled 1t and sealed IL, and
Time places it among the myriad other
mysterious records which FIJI his treas
ure-house. The year has gone, or
rather let us say, the year has become
our own forever; no mutation nor ac-
cident can take from us its days and
hours. Looking back at this season
over the centuries of the worlds his
tory, we see ourselves the crown and
glory of them all, at the apex of human
greatness That for which the dream
ers yearned in the dim old times, when
men were "girt with doubtful light"
has become a reality, that for which
the great of earth prayed, when igno-
rance and brutality reigned supreme,
stands glorious and permanent in the
sunlight of the smile of the Creator.
The Brotherhood Of Man and the
Fatherhood of God are recognized as
great facts all over the earth to-day.
A retrospect fills us with awe and
wonder at the mighty forces, the Om-
nipotent Power that have led the world
along, through paths dark and bloody,
through fiery trials and conflicts, to
the glad Present and the hilltop of
Hope, from which we may view the
Beulah land of the glorious future.
In the immutable purpose running
throughout the warp and woof of hu-
man history, we see the sign of the
Divine hand upon all nations. Through
out all the ages, up to this very hour
when we stand upon the verge Of q
new year and new epoch, mans err
rors have never been able to thwart
that purpose, though they have made
suffering n necessity in the publication
of human ideals.
Our own nation has become the heir
of the worlds noblest heritage both
spiritual and material. Every new
year has marked stride forward Of
| liberty under law, Of culture and pros
| perity. But little more than q century
ago, the patriots of our land looked
forward to the new year with doubt
and almost despair. Foes were on
every side, ready TO invade and desc
crate the home of freedom, which was
then comprised in a narrow strip of
thinly settled country on the shores of
our eastern ocean. To-day the temple
of liberty is arched by skies stretching
| from ocean to ocean, and 1t is filed
with the fairest trophies of mans en-
deavor. Art, science, literature and
religion have been revivified by the
breath of the republic, which, like the
| Hercules of the fable, has strangled
the lion of tyranny, has performed the
labors deemed impossible, and reigns
/ hn 90 t,a To,
q vital force in the world, q center of
impulse and aspiration.
A runner must pause to take breath, q
birds fight cannot be straight upward
or its wings will weary, and now and
again fate lays her hand upon nations
that they may pause to view whence
they have come and whittier they go.
The year just past has witnessed such
halt in our own career of material
prosperity. Though financial distress
was widespread, and the wheels Of
commerce almost idle, though the palsy
of inaction seized upon our legislators
even this pause In the race has made
Its contribution to our national grea<
ness. The people of our countrE
seen with swelling hearts thsal
ism of the leaders of the,.S
above all political =
tives and .tAsan<1] y
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-12-28
TWO ANGELS.
BY SUSAN MARI sPALDING.
croaking

Angel OF tho parting year,
Winging back TO Heaven thy fight
Sad the burden thou must bear
From the darkness into light;
Burden OF my wasted days,
Fragments Of my broken hours,
Budding promises that grew
Never into fruit or flowers;
Happiness might have won,
Worthy deeds might have wrought
Wrongs hate, but did not shun,
Good crave, but never sought;
All my proud and lofty aims,
Withered now TO vain regret
Feeble, foolish, as the will
To nc. noble purpose set
Take them all, my griefs, my Joys
Lay them at the Fathers feet;
He will search II yet there be
Mid the chan some grain OF wheat
He will fan my faint resolves
To q purer fame and clear.
Bear to Heaven my hearts desire,
Angel of the parting yeari
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-12-28

But he had, and had plucked up
courage at the sight. His opportun-
ity came. He seized 1t and her UNI
brella at the same time. 1t was a
snowy, blowy day in winter. She was
coming home with her arms full OF
packages. The wind caught her um-
brella as she reached her doorstep and
turned 1t wrong side out. He was
Watching her from his window.
He heard faint 30, dearl" gave q
jerk to his neclstie, forgot to be con.
scious of his nose for once, and with
Cupid at his heels, and another Cupid
tickling his heart-strings, rushed bars
headed across the narrow way.
He seized her umbrella, and turned
no quickly and skillfully in the oppo
directiou that 1t was right side out
fore she could say Jack RobinsQ2
that had been his name.
Instead she blushed and tn
him prettily, while he stood
headed but triumphant in the
snow and gazed admiringly, not -
umbrella exactly. Then she
dentally, of course) dropped ond
packages.
Said he: "Let me help you
house. You have too much I'd I| 4
alone"
So she opened the door and
Cupid, the umbrella and paclSa
appeared inside.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-12-28

A GOOD RESOLUTION BROKEN.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-12-28
A Much-Needed A,

A much-Nooded Al
The young man was
club window cogitatin
"Hello," said his fl
"what are you think
"a few good resolx
for the New Year"
"What are you,
them?"
"Break them, Il
"Why do you d
BLAMED II ls1
resolution many
years, turning
I could, but
stand the test
be any use
patent resoly Il =
break9"-De ~
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-12-28

IT say, Jimmy Oliver, yoYs
dare long enough, come aW
me have er smell."-BrooLl
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-17

As the shirt factory IS practically COM
pleted, beyond putting in the machinery.
a brief description OF the building may
not be unntcresting reading. The main
building running east and west is 100
feet long and IS feet wide, and in this
building the manufacture OF shirts Will
be carried on. In the center OF he main
building or the south side there is an ell
H6x3O feet which is to be used for otnces,
cloak rooms, halls, closets, staIrwayS,
etc. Both the main building and ell have
four stories. each 10 feet SIX inches high,
and each story is lighted by torty-touF
large windows. There is also an attic
covering the whole Sic OF the building,
lighted BY dorman windows, and the at
tic will be used for storage purposes,
On the north side OF the main building is
an elevator shaft, 10 teet square, and
running from the ground to the attc,
distance Of o. feet. There is also a
building 80 feet square on the east end o
the main building, erected for engine
! house boiler room. coal shed, etc. The
chimney IS 10 feet high. The structure Is
\ wooden one. made of large tImbtrs
mortised, teuoncd and brdced in The
most substantial manner, and plnncC
together, some 5000 pins being used. II
the construction of the building ther
was used about 2S2 NJ feet lumber, o3O'
pounds nails and spikes, about Is car
loads stone and some 30 900 bricks. Tn
buildings are equipped throughout wit
all modern Improvements, and the root
are covered with plain steel roofing
The citizens take considerable pride |
the building. MIR. NJ b. Ladd the build
er. has certainly completed his part
the contract in the time specified in
thorough and workmanlike manner, an
the building itself is positive evdenc
that he is a man who thoroughly under
stands his business. He is to be COZ
I GRADUATED on the successful compIetIo
. of his work. Now let us so to work an
offer inducements for the cstabhshmer
of factory for hosiery, now under col
sidcration, and by our enterprise an
= liberalitv build up the town. With uni
:. ed and hearty cooperation by the CIT
$ zers for the advancement of this or an
= other enterprise Island Pond will lndee
have great and prosperous future.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-17
LtNENBTRG

November l4.-Thc repairs on the
CONGREGATIONAL Church are completed.
The interior $ very finely and artistically
finished and great credit is due the man
agcmcut and workmcn. The FIRST ser
vice was held therein last Sunday and
Rev. Mr.. Blackmcr preached an able ser,
mon from John l:29
T. D. Hale has removed the hay scales
from in front OF his residence. This re-
moval makes a great improyementin the
looks OF the street.
The village school closes next FRIDAY
night with a drama and entertainment.
The Ladies Aid Society will meet viii
Mrs. F. d. Hale next Saturday evening
November s.
A.V. Vance and Dr.. Dickerman have
each hung out new street lamp.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-17

The Rev. Frank Appleton, rector OF o.
Andrews Church. at st. Johnsbury' con
drcted the services at Christ Church last
sunday in exchange with Rev. Thomas
p.u His scr mons were alike eloquent
practical and far-rcaching in their aP-
.I;.,t;o, and were listened to with
r,,ted attention and interest. We shali
I've Glad to hear him again. Mrs. apps.
rom a coon panied her husband to ls'anu
Pond A remarkable coincidence CON
,.ct.d with the exchange is that ootn
cIergymen had the same topic lot 'ne, a
discourse on Sunday cyening-pa''u anu
Goliath, although treated from "'"e'
rnt standpoint. Mr.. Appleton's sro""o
was the superiority Of mind over matte,
and that OF Mr.. Bell conquest Owe, IS 81
the secret Of the strength OF spiri'ua' MS
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-17

We authorize our advertised druggist
TO sell Dr. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption. Coughs and Colds, upon
this condition. Ii Won are afflicted with
a Cough, Gold or any Lung, Throat or
Chest trouble, and will use this remedy as
directed. giving it fair trial, and expert
cnce no benefit, YOU may return the bottle
and have your money refunded. We
could not make this offer did we not
know that DR.. Kings New Discovery
could be relied on. 1t never d:sappoints.
Trial bottles free at !. ". Thurston' ;
Drug store. Large size soc. and Sl.Oo.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-17
t;R.i.NBl.

November 14.-Cold freezing nights
and pleasant DAYS have been the order OF
late.
Our school superintendent, Mrs. /. Il.
Rice. has Wis ted all the schools in town
this term.
Mrs. 5. ". Durrn is making her home
Tor the present with Mr.. and Mrs. 6, A.
Appleton
Farmers can now do their milling on
the cars cheaper than to take few
bushels IN wagon.
The Good TcmpIars had a chicken pie
supper last week Wednesday evening.
Mr.. Simon Carpenter and Others have
settled their difficulty ard Mr.. \. NJ.
Carpenter has now the control OF the
mill.
Some OF our Young people attended
the church fair and oyster supper at Cal
lups Mills last Friday evening.
Mr.. !. l.. Wells has got his thrcshing
machine rugged for saving wood and has
worked at that business some OF late.
take the following extract from let
ter written in Chicago by one who at
tended the Worlds Fair: Il was some
what surprised at the excellence OF th'
exhibits of the Central American anc
South American States, especially Brazil
Venezuela and Guatemala
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-17
FANNY {. ROGERS ESTATE.

STATE OF VERMONT, DISTRICT OF ESSEX, IS
The Probate Court for the District of Essex
To all persons interested in the Estate OF
Fanny {. Rogers, late Of Concord, in said
District deceased Greeting
BY the authority OF the State of Vermont,
you are hereby notified to appear before the
said Probate Court. ut the West Concord
House. in West Concord. in said district on
the 2Sti day OF November, A. u. 1893. to
show cause. II any you may have. why the
account Of Henry &. Bates. Administrator OF
the Estate of said deceased should not be al.
lowed. And, also, why the residue OF said
Estate should not ne distributed to the par.
ties entitled thereto.
Dated a: Island Pond in said district, this
9th day OF November. A. H., 1898.
II. S. STORRS. TUDGR.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-17
AMONG OUR NEIGHBORS
BLOOMFiELD.

November 14.-Mrs. L. L. Day has re-
turned from Seattle, Wash, and stopping
with Mr. Day at W. r. Wilson's, Grove
ton.
Charles Brcsse has sold the farm he
bought of Robert Madigan to his son
Eugene and his son-in-law Jere kng
Mr.. Bresse will move back to Canada at
once.
las. French has completed his trade for
O. II. Shof's farm and the writings have
been made.
Miss Maud Trufant spent a part o
last week with Miss Maud Johnson al
Groyeton,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-17
And book containing all the Nasty Letters
for one Dollnr.

In answer to a general demand from
all parts OF thern;cl States, the ToLEpo
BLADE has published III one volume,
cloth bound. all OF the Nasty Letters
ever written by the late y. K. LOCKE,
emitting perhaps a lev unlmportant let
tiers on local or forgotten TOPICS. Only
tew of these letters were ever published
in book form. Everybody has read some
Of them but who has read all Of them
The book contains over 500 large pages,
and all the Nasty Letters written during
a period of twenty years; also
portrait ofD. K. LOCKE from his last
photograph. Ii would sell At one dollar
or more but will never bc placed on sale.
One hundred thousand copies are now
being printed and bound, and one copy
will be mt postpaid by maitrce to every
person who this winter RENTS one dollar
for the WEEKLY BLADE one year. Every
body invited to send tor a specimen copy
of the WEEKLY BLADE, which will give a
full description Of the book The Nasty
| Letters"
THE ToLEpO WEEKLY BLAZE is the
b.staud most popular weekly ewspapeT
published IL tl.s colI.ry. !: has the
largest circulation o. any weekly news
paper, AMI goes - every SAL, Terri
u.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-17
ESTATE of MARY ROwKER.

The undersigned, having been appointed by
the Hon. Probate Court for the District oil
Essex, Commissioners, to receive, examine
and adjust all claims and demands Of ali per.
sons against the estate OF Mary Bowker
late of Bloomfield. in said District, deceased
and all claims exhibited in offset thereto
hereby give notice that we will meet for tns
purposes aforesaid. at the Town Clerk.
Office in said Bloomfield. on the I'd day oi
December and 2Sth day of April next, from 1
O'Clock p. m, until p. m each OF said days
and that siN months from the 2Sth day oi
October A. ID. 1898. Is the time limited by
said Court for said creditors TO present their
claims 10 us for examination and allowance.
Dated at Bloomfield. this 18th dav Of No.
Tr'Ibrr \ y. 1898
VIZ. Il. fIEktNs,
wv. l., WALLER, COMMISSIONER
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-17
NORTON.

November 1i.-Mr S. Baldwin has re-
turned from the Worlds Fair. His many
friends are glad to see him again.
Miss Lizzie Bonner of Coaticook is
spending her vacation with Mrs. W.
W. Lindsey.
Mr.. and Mrs. X. J. Carpenter daughter
Mrs Barker, visited them last week.
Mrs. \. NJ. Stetson and Miss Stetson
went to Montreal on Monday and re-
turned on Thursday last.
Carpenters and masons have been inn.
proving this fine weather by making eS'
tcnsive repairs upon several houses.
There was a dancing party at the
"Stetson House" last Friday evening. A
good company and pleasant time wer'
Lnc che; !eatures u The evening,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-17

The next sociable under the auspices o;
the Woman's Auxiliary will be held at
the home Of Mrs. \. {. Needham next
Tuesday evening The public are mos;
cordially invited. Refreshments will be
served, and the following programme
rendered
Piano Ductt. Misses Randall and Hall.
Reading Mr. ". u. Parsons.
Song. Miss Maud Mckinley.
Recitation, Mss Lottie Davis,
Piano Solo, Miss Vida Dunbar,
Recitation, Miss Grace Thurston.
Violin Solo. Miss Pink Bigelow.
Quartctte, Misses Thurston, Hall, White
and Mrs. HAYDEN
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-17

Miss Maud Mckinley of Island Pon'i
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Todd.
4 partition has eenplaced in the school
building. making two rooms. and sec
ond teacher engaged because of the large
attendance. Two grades are needed and
We trust the parents will reahze the adj
vantage to their children of this graded
work.
Our Canadian ncighbors will observe
next Thursday. November %, as Thanks
giving Day.
Quite lively interest is being taken it
the Musicale.
Miss Armstrong OF Shcrbrooke is visit
ing her aunt Mrs. ]. Hughes.
Miss Nellie Conway is teaching the
Junior classes at the village school.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-17

&c. Robinson is to bring the Gaze,
donia Springs House to Island Pond anu
,,,;,I .rect II on his lot near the shirt fac
rorv for use as a large boarding house
He has the cellar, 30x65, well towards
completion. Geo. Foster has tue coz ~.
tract to remove the building from Its
prcscnt location.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-17

THE BEST SALvE i'll the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill,
blains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptlons,
and positively cures Piles. or no pay re-
quired. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction, or money refunded. Price
% cents per box. For sale by J. ".
Thurston.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-17

School begins ir, 81. , this week and IS
taught bv Mss Bs.k ot Walden.
Mr.. and Ms. Milton Cook returned
from Chicago last week Wednesday.
The ladies the NJ Z. Society held a
chicken PIE supper Thursday OF last
week.
Mr. and Mrs James Patch have been
spending the past week at theparsonaSe
with Mrs. Patch's parents.
Mr. O. II. Shot has au auction this
week Wednesday.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-17

The ladies of Grace NJ Z. Church will
hold Blue Jay" Social at the residence
of Mrs. ]. Andrew, Thursday evening OF
next week. This is the second social o.
the season. Refreshments will be served
and pleasant time anticipated. AIIare
cordially invited.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-17

Swan, the photographer, will resume
work at his studio on the 18th inst.
He has now superior operating room,
with elegant new scenery. furniture and
accessories, consequently IS able TO do
better work than ever. Then, too, all
work will be finished at Island Pond.
Sec handbills for fuller information.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-17

Cards are out announcing the usual
Thanksgiving Ball at Goodwins hotel.
East Charleston, on Thursday evening
November 80. Music by Wheeler's full
hand Bill $1.5O. These annual balls
given by mine host Goodwin arc always
pleasant affairs. and as this will surely
be the event OF the season none OF the de
voices of Tcrpsichore should miss it.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-17
Address BOSTON TRANSCRIPT CO,
324 WASHINGTON STEEgr, BOSTON. MASS,
COURT OF INSOLVENCY.

STATE OFVERAiONT. DISTRICT OF ESSEX.
In the matter Of Arthur Taylor OF Concord
i'll said District, ms Dlvcnt- Debtor.
Notice is hereby given that the second and
third meetings OF the creditors of said lnsol-
vent-Debtur will he held at the West Concord
House in West Concord. in said district. on
p. m for the purpose set forth in Sec. 20, 70
and 80, OF An Act to Establish Courts OF In
Solvcrcy in this State" approved Nov. ~
1876. and acts in amendment thereof: and
further, that John Pratt, Assignee OF said In
solvent Debtor has filed with said Court his
account as Assignee, and asks his diScha rye.
W hch is referred to said time and place for
hearing
d = STORRS, JUpGH.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-17

lanes O'Brien James Dunn ana James
O'ponnelI were arrested by sheriff DAVIS
last week for intoxication Before ustice
Parsons on Friday the two former were
found guilty and fined each S. and costs
and ODonnell was discharged. None OF
III. accused are residents OF Island Pond.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-11-17

Mr.. {. Z. Bartholomew. Kalkaska,
Mich, writes; Il am as certain as | now
live. that Or. David Kennedy's Favorite
Remedy saved my life when was a VIC
tim OF Bright's disease. lfyou are SUI.
fering from Bright's disease, diabetes, or
any urinary trouble you should use this
only positive cure.
Il had been troubled since 1859. writes
:. y Arnold, OF Rochester, y. Y, with
gravel and catarrh OF the bladder. Tined
severalductors, but got no relief. Finally
at the advice OF a friend, used DR.. David
Kcnncdy's Favorite Remedy. The result
was marvellous; after using lew bottles
! was entirely cured