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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-08-11
LEXINGTON.

August 8. Our farmers have mostly
finished haying, and have secured more
than an average crop.
Mrs. o. Hurlbutt of Littleton, n. H.,
is visiting friends here.
Geo. Plbro and wife go to Guldhall
and CRANKY this week to visit relatives
and friends.
The recent heavy showers have dam
aged grain somewhat, causing it to lodge,
but were benefit to pastures and grass
fields.
Mrs. Eta Blodge,t has been quite i'll
with tons.litis, but is now better.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-08-11

The programme OF the Eastern Town
ships Agricultural ExhibitionispuhIished
elsewhere, and affords variety of enter.
tainments to sui.all tastes. The prom,
Uses OF support are so numerous and the
exhibits are likely to he SO good that ia
ken altogether, the show this year bids
fair to be one of the best ever held there.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-08-11

The Rev. Thos. Blaylock, Rector OF
Danville, 2. O., will preach i'll Christ
Church next Sunday, with celebration
of the Holy Communion at the morning
service The members will be delighted
to again unite in service with Rev. Mr..
Blaylock. one SO early and prominently
identified with the history ofthis Church.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-08-11

The Congregational and Episcopal
Churches and Sunday Schools are plan
ming for union picnic, to be held either
Tuesday or Wednesday of next week at
South Bloomfield. Definite announce
ment will be made at each Church next
Sunday.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-08-11
COLEBROOK, ". II.

August s.-Mrs. Allen of Youngstown,
Ohio, is visiting with her brother w. T,
Phillips. Mrs. Phillips has about fifteen
boarders.
Mrs. L. w. Harris is at Scarboro Beach
with her mother, who is very i'll.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-08-11

1t is now generally conceded that E. c.
Robinson Esq, will be the next collector
OF customs at this port. Well, he gave a
good and business like administration in
this position some wears since, and will
again. The change will probably 20
into effect early i'll September
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-08-11

We learn of saw mills and factories
along the line of the c. T. K. shutting
down on account of the financial string
ency, but learn from inquiry that Mr.
Fitzgerald does not intend to shut down
his mill here at present, yet he may be
obliged to if there is not an Improvement
i'll the lumber market.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-08-11

Il is earnestly to Ike hoped thai the
sentences meted out to offenders last
Monday by Justice Parsons will have a
salutary effect, and that we shall have
less hoodlumism and drunkenness, which
have been on the increase in our village
Of late
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-08-11

The shipment of raspberries through
this port the past few days is something
immense. During the last three days of
last week there was entered torconsump-
ton from Canada 75,625 POUNDS of
rirspbcrries.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-08-11

Mrs. Efhe NJ. Rowse, wife of mail
agent Rpwse, of Portland. Me, and two
children, are spending a weeks vacation
at the Stewart House Mrs. Rowse
made many friends on her first visit some
weeks ago, and all are glad to see her
here again.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-08-11

Rev. FIR. Trottier, assisted by several
OF the neighboring priests, are holding a
forty-hours devotion at the Roman
Catholic Church The services commenced
last Tuesday and close tonight.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-08-11

To our friends at Island Pond: We
tender YOU our heartfelt thanks for the
numerous acts of kindness showcred upon
us at the time of the burial of our son.
We kccnly feel and appreciate it all.
MIR. AND MRS. K. ]. CLIFFORD.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-08-11

Among the former residents of Island
Pond who have been in town the past
few days are DIR. Adams of Portland. Mr..
J. ). Stowell of Milford, y. H.. and +.
W. Morse, wife and child of Lynn, Mass
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-08-11

a branch of the Granite State Proyi-
dence Association of Manchester, n. H.,
has been established in Island Pond, and
Geo. l.. Dyer has been elected its secre.
tary,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-08-11

On our second page will be found an
other very interesting and entertaining
letter from Chicago. The writer evident
ly took iii all that could be seen during
her stay there, and the HERALD readers
get the benefit OF her observations.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-08-11

The Humphreys Medicine Company OF
New York, will mail on application a
complimentary copy of DR.. Humphrey S
Veterinary Manual 800 Pages on the
Treatment and Care of Horses. Cattle,
Dogs, Hogs, Sheep and Poultry.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-08-11

1t rs good time to keep your back
doors well fastened The inroad of
tramps still continues, the gentry being
particularly thick these DAYS.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-08-11
ESTATE OF HENRY A. KELLEY

The undersigned having been appointed by
the Ion. PROBATE Court tor the District OF
Essex, Commissioners. to receive, examine
and adjust all claims aud demands of all
persons against the estate of Henry A. Kel.
ley, late OF Cunaan. in said District deceased,
and all claims exhibited in offset thereto,
hereby give notice that we will meet Tor the
purposes aforesaid, at H. w. Lund'S Law
Office in Canaan. on the 3lSt aay of August
and 18th day OF January next, from . o'clock.
a. m, un1il O'Clock p. M, each of said
Gays. and that six months from the Sd day
Of August A. ID. 1898 is the time limited by
said Court TOR said creditors to present their
claims to us for examination and llowancc.
Dated at Canaan, this 18th day Of August A.
ID. 1898.
II. w. LURD, |
:. L. WEBKs. Commissioners.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-08-11

Frank E. Norton and wife of Hartford
Conn who have been spending their an
nual vacation here, returned home last
Monday.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-08-11

Miss LOttie Davis and Miss Jennie
Drew are attending the summer school
at Barton.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-08-11

Plans and Specifications are prepared
iora parsonage to be erected ~ the Con
Grcgational Society in the near future.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-08-11
LOCAL BUSINESS NOTICES

FOR 80 days only, Geo. H. Fitzgerald
q Co. Will sell the best family -four at
- per barrel. Every barrel warranted
TO give satisfaction.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-08-11

Rev. II. A. Spencer Of Montpelier will
preach at Grace NJ Z. Church next Sun
daY.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-08-11

FOUND AT LAST Temporary. Local
ancSlhesta for the painless extraction OF
teeth ODoNruNDER is safe, sure, simple.
local snesthetic and obtundent. They all
call for it. In daily Use By me, the sole
lessee for Essex County.
+. F. NoRcRoSS. NJ. .,
Stewart House. Island Pond, Vt.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-08-11
VERMONT
Methodist Seminary
MONTPELIER, VT.

SiItieth year opens Aug rs.
Never so fully equipped as now.
Two new departments established.
Extensive repairs on interior of boarding
house. New working chemical la
boratory just opened.
This is the only institution of its kind in
Vermont to establish n department OF Eng
iSh and place University graduate at it's
head. From the lowest grammar class up to
the critical study Of the best modern classics
great stress will he laid upon thoroughnesS
in this department and all graduates of all
courses Will be required to
MASTER THEIR MOTHER TONGUE.
The College Preparatory Course will be
made speciality.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-08-11

Stated communication Of Island Pond
Lodge, No. -, F. & A. NJ. next Monday
evening.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-08-11
TOWN TOPICS.

The initiatory degree will be conferred
by Essex Lodge this Thursday evening.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-08-11

Fresh hsh every Friday at S. ]. Ma
ronry 5 store. To preveut disappoint.
mcnt leave your order early in the week
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-08-11
Revised Courses of Study

present greatly improved curriculums
UneqUaHed facilities for musical educa-
ton, the best music teachers this side OF
Boston. Also good Art Department.
new business Department. embracing
Commercial rithmetic and Pclmanship
French and German taught BY a compc-
tent teacher.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-08-11

Mr.. EDITOR. Is not an officer com
PEELED by law to prosecute man who
has resisted arrest SO violently as to
previously assault such officer? Con.
stable Ladd was badly bitten last Satur-
day evening by a man resisting arrest,
and later when the man was safely locked
up he committed further breach of The
peace by striking Sheriff Davis. To my
mind these officers in ignoring such bust.
ness are encouraging lawlessness instead
OF SURPRISING it. II you can give any
information on this subject you will
greatly obligc large number of your
patrons. INQUIRER.
Island Pond, Vt, August I, 1893.
REMARKS.
Resisting an officer in the performance
Of his duty in the manner described is a
states prison offence, but it is entirely
optional with the officer whether he
brings the offender within the pale OF the
law or not.-ED.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-08-11

At meeting of the School Board held
last Friday evening it was decided that
the fall term in all schools of the town
should commence Monday, August 2s.
unless otherwise ordered, Of which due
notice will be given. These teachers have
been engaged
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-08-11
See This ,

You will be the best dressed man in
Island pond this season il you leave
your order with NJ. BIANCHETTE,
the Merchant Tailor.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-01-15
WENT DOWN In A GALE.
SCHOONER CHARLOTTE WRECKED
OFF TYBEE SEA BUOY.

Capt. Edward Fitzgerald and the
Crew of Three Men Abandon the
Vessel in Small Boat end Are
Picked Up by the Swedish Bark
Medora-Cspt. Fitzgerald III From
Exposure-A PeriIous Experience.
The tug Forest City. Capt. Haines,
brought up TO the city yesterday Capt.
Edward Fitzgerald and three men, the
crew OF the 2-masted schooner Charlotte,
which sank Friday morning at 10 80 O'Clock
in heavy gale OF the sea buoy.
The Charlotte was on a voyage from
satills river, bound for Savannah, with a
cargo of 5000 bushels Of rough rice, which
was taken on at Col. George 8. Ovens
place, Evlyn plantation, and consigned to
John Screveu, Jr. She encountered very
rough weather and heavy westerly winds.
When she came out Of ST. GATHERINGS early
Friday morning abe ran into q northwest
gale. She labored heavily and soon sprang
leak, which gained rapidly until the
crew we're compelled to take to the boat and
abandon the schooner. She sank few
minutes after the men left her and lies in
five fathoms OF water about four miles south
by W. NV. from Tybes sea buoy, Tybee
ngnt noute, Dearln8 ". W. = w ner masts
showing above water.
The crew after rowing for some time in
the teeth of the gale, managed to get into
the outer roads about 2:30 O'Clock. All of
them were wet and chilled through when
they were seen by the crew Of the Swedish
bark Medora, which was anchored in the
roads.
The mate Of the Medora sent out a boat
to their assistance and they were taken
aboard and kindly oared for Thav vxara
given food and their clothing was dried.
They remained aboard the Medora until
yesterday, when they embarked in the boat
again and rowed to Tybee, where the
tug Forest City picked them up and brought
them up to the city.
Capt. Fitzgerald was i'll when he was
taken on board OF the Medora, caused
from exposure. The cargo of rice of the
schooner was fully insured In the office OF
G, F. PrenderRast. IL will be total loss
The Charlotte was 80 tons register and
was owned by Capt. Fitzgerald.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-01-15
TIE WIDOWS PENSIONS.
Judge Ferrill Has the Blanks Ready
for Distribution

Judge Ferrill Has the Blanks Ready
for Distribution.
Judge Hampton l. Ferrill has received
his instructions in regard to the confederate
widows pensions for the current year and
has the blanks ready. He asks that the
claimants call at his Office any time after to-
morrow morning at 10 o'clock. Judge Fer
rill will make no charge for filing the
blanks. The following are the instructions
on the subject:
INSTRUCTIONS ON WIDOWS PENSIONS.
The pension is now fixed at $50 per annum
IL Is paid February LIST annually and the pay
msnt to be made in February, 1923, will be for
the year which ends February 18Th 1898
Claims must be sent TO this office before the
18th of February, 1898.
No pensions for any other pension year can
be paid. No need to apply therefor. The IdI0
provides only for Georgia lvid Jlgs. The law
does not pension those who have married since
the war.
Claims must be made before the ordinary. No
need TO employ a lawyer or other agent The
blanks explain themselves and the law cannot
be misunderstood IL carefully read.
Widows who have been pensioned and who
have since married or removed from the state
are not entitled.
The pension is only payable to certain classes
of widows.
Those whose husbands were killed In service.
Those whose husbands died in the army OF
wounds or disease contracted in the service.
Those whose husbands went to the army and
| have never been heard from since the war
Those whose husbands were wounded in the
| army and have since died from the effects of
the wounds.
Those whose husbands contracted disease in
| the service. and who after the war died OF the
disease caused by the service
No widow is entitled unless she was the wife
of the soldier during the war.
The law does not provide for any one living
out of the state OF Georgia, or who did not
live In the state at the date of this act.
The facts TO establish q claim must be sub
| stantiated by the testimony Of three witnesses
toho personally kneto of the enlistment of the
husband and his death, and the immediate
cause Of the death.
Widows who have married since the service of
their husbands In the army are not entitled
The department will furnish FULL and specific
| instructions, and give ample opportunity to
every claimant
By order OF the governor.
w. Fl. HARRISON,
Sec. Elk. Department.
There are twenty-nine widows drawing
pensions in Chatham county and thirteen
| ex-confederete soldiers. The blanks for the
latter have not vet arrived.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-01-15
THU GUARDS BABY SHOW.
A Lively Lot of Entries For the
RaaNtv CnnrRaf

A Lively Lot of Entries For the
Beauty Contest.
The Ladies' Aid to the Savannah Volun-
teer Guards will give an entertainment, as
has already been announced, at Catholic
Library hall tomorrow afternoon and night,
for the bsneht Of the Guards.
The baby show In the afternoon promises
to be big success. A number OF babies
have been entered, and the competi-
ton for the prizes will be sharp.
Entrance Is not restricted to the families of
the Guards, but any one having a baby
which they desire to enter can do so. The
baby show 10 in charge of Mrs. T. NJ. Gun
ninghsm, Miss Woodbridge. Miss Fleming,
and Miss Ruthie Stewart.
The doll baby show also promises to be a
great attraction. Mrs. William Garrard
and Miss Lawton will be 10 charge.
Other departments are the fishing pond
in charge Of Mrs. Emile Newman and Mrs.
G. M. Gibbs; the candy table, Mrs. John NJ.
Bryan and Mrs. w. W. Rogers: dancing
Mrs. T. G. Arnold and Mrs. 7. NJ. Cunningham
Mrs. William Garrard and score of Youucr
ladies will weave fortunes for all anxious
young men.
Mrs. Munnsrlyn, Mrs. Burden and Miss
Cosens will have charge OF the refreshment
department.
There will be no charge for admission in
the afternoon. The charge for admission
at night will be 10 cents. and those who do
sire to dance Will pay 10 cents extra for a
badge emitting them to the privilege of the
floor.
The entertainment promises TO be largely
offended
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-01-15
TIE REGISTRATION CLOSED.
Between $500 and 1000 Voter
OnnlifloA fn-. rlne AGr,rlniraaI .AIcr+Aox,

Between $500 and 1000 Voters
Qualified for the Municipal Election
The city registration Offices closed
promptly at 8 o'clock last night, and a few
people were shut out In the First and Fourth
districts because they waited until the las;
day 70 qualify themselves.
While the managers did not know posi-
lively how many voters are qualified to
cast their ballots for mayor and
aldermen at the election Tuesday,
they estimated the number between $500
and 4, 900, which il considerably larger than
for any city election IN recent years. II
was busy day with the registrars. They
were kept moving lively and when the hour
OF closing came around they felt greatly
relieved.
Tax Collector McGowan probably took
In more poll tax yesterday than for any one
day in the past ten years. From the time
he opened bis Office at o'clock In the morn
ing until 8 o'clock last night there was q
constant stream of men up against the re-
ceiving window and it took the undivided
time OF every attache of the office to make
out receipts. At one time the line extended
out Of Mr.. McGowan's Office half way down
the corridor.
The majority were colored men but there
was considerable sprinkling Of white faces
In the crowd. Ii was said that County
Treasurer Russell was responsible for the
influx of negroes 20 the court house, and
that he and his friends furnished the funds
for them to pay their taxes and qualify as
VOtars
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-01-15
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

The worlds fair celebrates this year the
40oth anniversary of the discovery of
America Columbus little dreamt that the
genius OF the people who would settle only
part of the North American continent
would create from 1s43 to 1893 a financial
institution, the largest Of its kind In the
world, and which would spread its wings of
henefcence over the civilized globe. This
colossal Institution, TO emphasize its won
derful achievements from organization
lS4S to 1898, offers to the insuring public
since Jan. /. 1893, its semi-centenniaI
policies, which give absolute provision
against iujudicious investments of trust
funds and provides the family against every
contingency ofa poverty and want, making
a safe and more profitable investment thar
United States government bonds pur.
chased on instaliment plan. Such an offer
has never been made before by this conn
pany or any similar institution. The con-
tinuous installment polices and 2 per cent,
debentures policy are cheaper than life and
limited payment rates. Do not fail to
secure one of these magnificent contracts
from the greatest life insurance company.
the Mutual Life Insurance Company OF
New York, W. w. Bussey manager. East
ern Georgia. Office Board Of Trade build.
ing.-dd.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-01-15
THE LOWEST MERCURY YET.
1t Drops to 1e16o-A Storm OF til
naat

It Drops TO 1916'-A Storm of the
Toast.
esterday was the coolest day of the
year. The minimum temperature of the
winter so far, 1892, was reached yesterday
morning.
Early risers realized the extent Of the
cold. The water was frozen in all the
hydrants exposed 10 the open air. Every
pool aud every pail or tub OF water that
had been left out doors was frozen
hard. The water IN the basins
OF the fountains at the park
aud in Chippewa square on Bull street
we're frozen over solid aud the ice had to be
broken up and thrown out. The chunks re-
manned unmelted until midday showing
how cold 1t was.
The motormen who started out on the
electric cars in the early morning had q
hard time Of 1t and really deserved sym
patty. The sharp westerly winds sent the
cold home to them with vengeance.
The weather moderated considerably dur
ing the day the Thermometer rising to Age
in the afternoon.
The weather was very pleasant and brac-
ing yesterday afternoon. Storm Signals
were hoisted last night on a telegram from
Washington indicating high south to west
signals on the South Atlantic coast.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-01-15
LOCAL PERSONAL

Gordon Kellar Of Valdosta was a visitor
at the cotton exchange yesterday.
Mrs. Y. D. Ludlam and Miss Ethel Lud-
lam OF New York are registered at the De
Soto.
+. H. Bloodworth of Macon was a visitor
on the floor of the cotton exchange yes
terday.
Leroy Springs of Charlotte, N. c., was
a visitor on the floor Of the cotton exchange
yesterday.
Miss Minnie Rougben of Ridgeville. Ga.
is visiting Mrs. W. II. Powell, at No. 1O0
Montgomery street.
Hon. Z. NJ. Graham of Manatee, Fla, is
stopping few days with his brother, H. F.
Graham, as Bonabella.
Rt, Rev. H P. Northrop. bishop OF
Charleston. and his sister, Miss Mary North
rop. are stopping at the De Soto.
The friends of Miss Carrie Norris will be
pleased to know she is much improved from
q severe attack of typhoid fever.
Miss Gussie Klug has returned from the
north, where she has been for the past four
months, much improved in health.
Rt Rev. Bishop McMahon, Catholic
bishop of Hartford, and Rev. B. NJ. Ken.
needy and Rev. 7. w. Broderick of Hart
ford, arrived in Savannah yesterday and
are stopping at the De Soto.
Among the guests at the De Soto the last
few days were Messrs. T. Mulcahv and j.
Haligan and Miss A. Mulcahy aud Miss l..
Haligau of New York. While here they
spent few very pleasant evenings at the
residence Of their friend, Mrs. M Geraty.
NO. % Liberty street. Mr. and Mrs. P.
OKeeffe introduced them to the varied at
fractions Of Thunderbolt on Thursday.
They left for New York on the Kansas
City. greatly pleased with Savanoah, its
many attractions and inequalities.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-01-15
Our First Mishap.

Owing to the fact that our engine broke
down we have not been able to make our
usual prompt delivery, but we are too ener-
getic to allow little thing like that to in
terfere with uS long, so after working ali
night Friday night and all day Saturday
We have gotten into working shape. and by
tomorrow will be in our old form again,
and hope we have not inconvenienced our
patrons too much. Our sdvice to the ladies
in last Sundays issue has proven to be good
SIS IL space would allow OF it we could open
the eyes OF skeptioal people even as to the
amount and quality Of work we have done
since our last list appeared.
The public are sticking to us so fer and
have our heartfelt thanks for same DON'T
forget that we plate or replate nything in
the shape of metal and as good and cheap az
You can have it done anywhere. Also your
chandeliers, CRATE guards. or anything in
the way Of lacquering.
Now to the men. Do drop the idea
that we can't do this kind Of plating, or thai
kind of plating. We can do aud are doing
any kind Of plating on metal.
TIE ELECTRoPLATING Works.
Telephone No. 451, works corner West
Broad and Bryan streets.
Work called for and delivered. I'D.