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Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1894-08-11
MORE TROUBLE FOR CHINA.

France Resents the Murder of One OF
Her Eminent Cit zens.
TEN TsIN, Aug. 6-Jules Deutrill
Derhines, an eminent French ex-
plorer has been murdered at Thbet
and his body thrown into
the river. The French envoy has
addressed protest to the govern rent
demanding the recovery and return
Of the unfortunate mans body and pa
pers, aIsn that the Chinese govern
ment make apology for the occurance
and provide proper compensation Tor
the family of the murdered nan.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-03-30
GRANNY.

March 27.-The most beautiful March
ever known until recently it has become
little winterish. Sugar makers have
been busy.
The friends of Rev. and Mrs. Elbridge
Knight hear with pain OF the death OF
their son Herbert d. at Presque Isle, Me.
MIR. c. II. McGinnis has rented the
Smith Brothers mill and moved to the
mill house. The Smith family have
moved to Lancaster, N. II.
We are glad to note the improved
health of Rev. A. K. Plumer.
Mrs. L. B. Rice's mother and brother
have come to visit her, arriving Wednes
day, March 81, from bingham, Illinois
They had not seen each other for more
than twenty years and yet Mrs. Ric,
knew her mother, but her brother, being
young when he left home, she did no,
recognize. Mrs. Barrow aged nearly
eighty stood her journey better than wat
feared.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-03-30
GTTLDHALL.

March PA good audience assembled
in the Congregational Church last week
Tuesday evening to hear Mr.. Porter II
Dale of Island Pond lecture on walt
Whitman" and they were not disappoint
ed, either in the man, or the lecture. The
lecture in all its parts showed the most
careful and thorough preparation, no
part being sighted. The estimates given
both of the man, and of his works, were
by no means hasty, or narrow, but as
the result Of personal acquaintance
with Whitman, and an honest study oil
his writings. The lecture abounded in
quotations from Whitman's works that
were especially apt and delicious. Rarely
docs lecturer select from an author to
prove his point. and illustrate his mean.
ing, With better Judgment and taste than
did Mr.. Dale. Mr.. Dale sought to bring
out the nobility and grandeur of Whit
man, as well as Of his writings, and he
succeeded most admirably. The lecture
occupied just an hour in it's delivery but
it seemed all too short. Mr.. Dale i,
possessed of good physique, a deep
rich. smooth voice, well trained, and ar
easy graceful bearing on the platform, sc
that to listen is only a pleasure. The
attention of the audience was perfect
throughout. 1t was an evening enjoyec
by all
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-03-30
COLEBROOk. N. X.

March 27.-John Spencer is quite sick
with typhoid fever.
Ida Jacobs is confined to her room with
the peculiar rash which has prevailed
among the children for some weeks.
Mrs. Joseph Y. Covell was buried from
the NJ. E. Church on Sunday p. m. She
was a worthy wife and mo her and leaves
large family to mourn her loss. She
had n paralytic shock on Wednesday
last, and survived but two days. Her
age was about seventy-hve years.
The "Clarions," entertained in the
town hall, four evenings commencing
Saturday the 2+th. They are three young
ladies working in the cause of temperance
and give fine music. Rotations, songs
etc
Rev \. J. vnrrier. secretary OF the
State Law and Order League. will speak
in the town hall Thursday evening and
organize league.
Mrs. Edwin l.. Holden and Mrs. J. A
Hodge are chosen as delegates to the
W. c. T. U. Convention in Lancaster
the eth.
The Kings Daughters meet on Satur
day the 31st with Mrs. Rev. G. W. Far
mer.
The electric lights have put in an APP
pearance again.
The branch store OF J. X. Libby Is closet
for an indefinite period.
At the Fourth Quarterly Conference o
the NJ. E. Church last Wednesday, Rev
G. w. Farmer received II unanimous cal
to return the fourth year.
Herbert Vail is living in Mrs. w. G
Lyman's house ON Park street.
Mr.. Drury, the camp missionary. hal
been visiting in this section. He isdoini
a great work among the lumbermen il
northern New Hampshire.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-03-30

The Sunday evening Easter service at
Grace NJ. L. Church was one of unusual
interest. The Sunday School Superin-
tendent, Col 2. NJ. Mansur, and his
efficient committee, can well be proud OF
their success. Notwit hstanding the cold
weather there was beautiful display ot
flowers. The singing was excelIe mt, espe-
cially by the children and young people.
Tht theme for the evening was i'll harmony
with Christ's last commission "The Con.
VERSION of the World" and all who lis
tened to the Rotations must recognize
the progress OF the Church toward thi:
end, and We trust realize more Of persona
responsibility in the work.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-03-30

An transformations but very happy
wedding occurred last Monday afternoon
at Gorham, N. H.. Rev. Arthur Patten
performing the ceremony. The young
people who took the holy vow Of wed.
lock were Mr.. Elmer A. Cabana of Island
Pond, and Miss Julia Emerson of Cor
ham. The bride is we'll known here, hav-
ing been teacher in one of the grades Of
our high school, and the groom is a
popular and estimable young man, en-.
gagged as telegraph operator at the sta
ton here. Both have hosts OF friends
who are unanimous in the opinion that
their union is wholly congenial, and
that the wishes for happy future will
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-03-30
SHERIFF'S SALE.

Taken ON a writ. and charged on an execu.
ton, and the same viii be sold at public auc.
ton to the highest bidder ut the town Clerk .
Office In the town of Canaan, and County OF
Bssex on the +th day OF April, A. D.. 1894, a I
10 O'Clock In the forenoon, uniess previously
redeemed the following described real estate.
OF such part thereof as will satisfy said ex-
ecutiou with costs and In terest, towit: Being
all and the same real estate decided Prank d.
Carbee on the 10th day Of July. A. D.. 1888
contain one.haif acre OF land and the buildings
thereon situated. said Sartwell's deed to said
Carbee Is recorded In book II. page 81, OF
Canaan Land Records. to which deed refer
ence Is had for q particular description OF
said real estate. This sale Is made In accord
snce with Act No. 1879. OF the Laws of the
General Assembly Of the state OF Vermont
enacted In the year 1884. and also OF Act No
65 Of the Laws enacted In the year 1886,
which Act IL an amendment to Act 139, and
In addition thereto.
Dated at Canaan, VI. January 18th. 1894
o. ID. cOBLRioH, Sheriff.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-03-30

Col. Mansur seemingly has monopoly
on naturalization cases at our county
courts, and it is seldom a term passes
but that he has several applicants for
citizenship to present to the Court. The
recent term was no exception to the rule
and among others were two petitioners
from Island Pond, w. !. Dowsell and Pat
Judge, The presiding judge was very
strict in his examination of these men,
and one of the questions elected the re-
spouse that they were both ready to
take up arms in favor Ut the United States
in case of war between this country and
Great Britain, but Pat capped the climax
by retorting were he younger he would
be glad OF the opportunity. They are
now citizens. Called upon to give his
testimony in favor of Pats good qualif-
cations necessary for citizenship, the
EDITORS speech evidently betrayed him for
Judge Thompson felt constrained to ask
Are you an American citizen, Mr..
Bishop" The answer was pat to the
occasion.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-03-30
CANAAN.

March 27.-J. Carbee has bought a
half interest in the undertaking business
off. c, Hutchins.
The Ladies Circle will give a social at
the NJ. f. Church Tuesday evening; Mrs.
Lord entertains.
Mrs. Jones is visiting in Lewiston, Me.
Vim. Tillotson's little girl is quite i'll.
Sugar parties are all the rage now.
Dan Heath treated about sixty friends tn
some new sugar Friday.
Mrs. Hollis OF Wheatly, Mass, is a
guest OF her brother, DR.. Ward.
Victoria Lord is gaining very fast.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-03-30
WEST CONCORD.

March 27.-Eastcr was observed with
services of much interest last Sunday.
Geo. Williams Of KirbNhas moved into
the tenement with Will IDemars in the
Dudley building.
License your dogs before April LIST il
you would save your dogs or dollar
is warning owners Of these quadruped.
would do we'll to heed.
Robert Munton has purchased of Rob
crit Mann the Hemingway farm and has
taken possession.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-03-30
VICTORY.

March 27.-Edward Neill has gone
home to Canada. He is very poorly and
it is feared with consumption.
H. W. Blood and Mrs. Logan are on
the sick list.
The Wilder mill village is almost de,
serted, only two families left there. Mr.
!. II. Hall has not much at present I'd
superintend.
Mrs. Burns Carpenter is considered
vigorously i'll. She attended the reunion
Of the Good Templars at East Burke and
returned i'll. She is not expected to live.
Austin Albee and Holbert Russell are
home from St. Johnsbury on vacation
Of two weeks.
10 Griffin at c. II. Stevens mill has
purchased lot of hens, and built hen,
cry, total costing seventy dollars. He
hopes to make it profitable out lay.
Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Drown who have
kept the Wilder boarding house for the
Olcott Falls Co. for the past four years
have left there and gone into the Students
boarding house at Lyndon Center. Good
success attend them for they are deserv'
inv
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-03-30

We notice quite number of former
residents OF Island Pond visiting in town
these days. among them George Storrs,
who is enjoying two weeks vacation
from his college studies; Mr.. Moreau oil
Vanceboro, Me, Arthur G. Mansur OF St
Adams. Adrian Cheney of Wilton, Me,
Harry Strathern and Martin Flaherty Of
Gorham, Mrs. {. P. Story OF Derby Line
Mrs. Nellie Quimby of Canaan, Mrs. ]. Fl
Cades and child, Of Hastings, Me-, Mrs
Thos. Todd of Norton, who is accom-
panied by her husband. They are al
| welcome visitors.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-03-30

New sugar, together with doughnuts,
pickles. etc, will be served by the ladies
of the Congregational Society, at the
Opera Hall, Tuesday evening April 8.
All those that attended the sugar festival
given by the ladies last year will remem-
Der that the quality of the sugar was ex.
ira fine, and will need no other induce
ment to bring them out this year; and
to all Others we would say avail your
selves of the opportunity Of obtaining a
taste of some choice sugar by calling at
the hall between the hours of six and
eight O'Clock. Full bill, including sugar
and entertainment, twenty cents; chill
dren fifteen cents,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-03-30

All the churches in town prepared pleas
ing and interesting services for Easter
Day. At the Episcopal Church in the
morning the Rector, Rev. Thos. Bell gave
a learned aud powerful discourse, his
theme being the victory of Christ over sin
and death. The music was of a high order,
and was finely rendered. The service in
the evening was devoted to the children
of the Sunday School, at which service
they presented their lenten offerings in
aid of missions, amounting to nearly $40
The Church looked very pretty indeed
the ported plants and flowers showing
off to great advantage. Sunday schoo
concerts were also givenin the Congrega
tional and Methodist Churches, which
were exceedingly bright and JOYOUS and
attracted large congregations.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-03-30

Miss Emma Vallee, who has been a
novice the past two years at the hospital
of the Grey Nuns at Montreal, took the
final vows and veil as Sister ofCharity
in that city last Tuesday morning. The
service was most solemn and impressive.
Mr.. and Mrs. Valee, Walter, Andrew,
Charles and John Vallee, and Mrs. G. w.
Reynolds (Martha Vallee) were present,
Mrs. Reynolds coming all the way from
California to attend. Rev. FIR. Trottier
was also present and assisted i'll the scr.
vices. the newly admitted Sister being the
first from his parish to take the fnaI
vows and veil.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-03-30
AMONG OUR NEIGHBORS.
BLOOMFIELD.

March 27.-Mr. and Mrs. D. Sims
spent Sunday in town.
Mrs. B. A. Bowker went to Lancaster
Wednesday OF last week to get some
work done at the dentists.
Mrs. S. o. Shoff spent part of last
week at Lancaster with her sister Mrs.
T. c. Beattie.
A large crew of men are at work get.
ting ready to put on the new iron on the
new bridge. which it is hoped will be in
place in few days.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-03-30

be realized fully. Mr.. and Mrs. Cabana
will at once 10 to housekeeping in the
little cottage on Birch Point" and their
cosey little home is made the pleasanter
by many useful and ornamental presents.
tokens Of the friendship and esteem in
which each is held. The HERALD joins in
the general congratulations and wishes
the newly united pair long aud happy
married life.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-03-30

G. E. Clarke, clerk Of the school board,
has completed the census of school chill
drcn in town and reports 663 between 5
and II years OF age, 335 girls, 1913 boys.
The number of scholars between S and s
years oil age is 1873, and $50 between 8
and IA. This is gain Of 1872 compared
with the school census of last year.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-03-30

Rev. Geo. o. Howe OF late has been
having trouble with his eyes, and last
Friday. accompanied by Louis Follett,
he went to Montreal and consulted DR.
Butler. the noted oculist. We are glad to
learn that no serious results are appre.
hended, but Mr.. Howe will he compelled
to wear glasses for some time to come.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-03-30

The sugar party and sociable by the
Epworti League last Thursday evening
was a most successful aud enjoy able af-
fair. In the geography contest Mis-,
Perkins and Prof. Parsons had the same
number OF correct answers, but the latter
resigned in favor Of Miss Perkins who
received the prize.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-03-30

THE BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts
Bruises. Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter. Chapped Hands, Chill.
blains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions
and positively cures Piles. or no pay re.
quired. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction, or money refunded. Price
rs cents per box. For sale by J. W
Thurston.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-03-30
NIILLER'S NOTICE.

You may find me and the De Laval
Cream Separator at the store ofW. Went
worth, Colebrook, n. H., after March 1,
1894. wish all dairymen to call on me
whether they purchase or not. am the
sole agent for the counties of Coos. N. H.,
and Essex, Vt. All correspondence an
swcred promptly. Respectfully yours,
A. J. MILLER. Address Colebrook, n. H.
or Newport, VT.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-03-30

Don't" cards placed in the postoffice
call attention to the fact that patrons
should not mail letters or valuable pack
ages without having their own address
written or printed apo" 'l- -PPs' is"-
hand corner. 1t is not obligatory, but
will insure the return to the sender and
prevent sending to and opening at the
dead letter Office.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-03-30

The children associated With the Sun
day School OF Grace NJ. E. Church are
invited to meet at the vestry on Saturday
at $50 p. m. for the purpose of forming
a Junior League. This includes all not
over IL years OF age.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-03-30

The Holland & Morgan Telephone Co.
held it's annual meeting at the Office OF G.
E. Clarke last Tuesday, when the follow
ing officers were elected: President, G.
Z. Clarke; Secretary and Superintendent
J. s. Sweeney, Treasurer and Assistant
Superintendent s. r. Fletcher.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-03-30

The owners of the shirt factory expect
to put in shafting etc, into the building
in the near future and hope to have fifty
machines running by August. If the tar
if matter was definitely settled the firm
could act with more certainty than they
are able to do now.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-03-30
Ono Of the luxuries of this age is R,

One of the luxurics of this age is a Re-
volving Bookcase. They have always
been expensive, but Paine's Furniture
Co., of Boston. arc now selling one with
three tiers for books, accommodating
$50 volumes. at a cost of only $3.50.
Many thousands will be sold at this price.
1t is a great chance for our readers. You
can order it by mail.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-03-30

We authorize our advertised druggist
to sell DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption. Coughs and Colds, upon
this condition. Ifyou are afflicted with
Cough, Cold or any Lung, Throat or
Chest trouble, and will use this remedy as
directed. giving it fair trial, and expert
ence no benefit, YOU may return t he 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 disappoints.
Trial bottles free at ]. w. Thurston's
Drug store. Large size Soc and $1.OO
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-03-30

Don't forget that the Woman's Aux.
iliary will hold their annual sale and
supper in the opera house this Thursday
afternoon and evening. The entertain
ment by the Dorcas Society promises TO
be of an especially interesting nature.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-03-30

Sunday Services at Grace NJ. E. Church.
At IL a. nj. sermon; Theme, Conversion
Matt. 1928.
At 1915 p. III. Sunday School.
At 800 p. m. Band of Hope.
At Z p. NJ. Praise Service followed by
general prayer meeting.
To these services all are welcome.
GEO. o. HOWE. Pastor.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-03-30

Elmer Berry has closed his engagement
with Dr. ]. H. Linehan & Co.. and left for
his home in Portland, Me, last Monday
Elmer's place is filled by z. F. Bowker OF
Littleton, n. II.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-03-30

NOTICE TO CLAIMANTS AND OF SALB
Pursuant to Sections 3Os7. 3Og8 and 5000
OF the Revised Statutes Of the United States,
the following property was seized at Norton,
VI, on the 9th day Of March 1891, for vio-
horse. All persons interested In the same
are hereby notified to appear and file their
claims within one week from the date hereof,
OF said property will be forfeited to the
required by law, at the Custom House In
Island Pond, W. on Saturday the 7th day
Of April 1894, at 10 O'Clock, a. m. n. d.
SMALLBY, Collector of Customs, Custom
House, Burlington. VT, March so, 1924.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-03-30

1t is reported that a new time table
will 90 into effect on the Grand Trunk
Railroad next Monday. and that one of
it's features will be the restoration of the
day express trains Nos. and 3.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-03-30

The annual parish meeting of Christ
Church was adjourned from last Monday
to Friday evening Of this week at 7
O'Clock. The meeting will be held in the
Guild Room of the Church.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-03-30
LEXINGTON.

March 81. Mrs. Irene T. Blodgett is
suffering with La Grippe or something
similar, and Earle Pilbro and Vim. Grier
have got the same disease.
Vim. Bryant has rented part of Mrs
o. Royals house and has moved therein
Fred Read is doing a good business nj
the saw end grist mill which he lately
purchased of J. W. Osgood.
Gay Blodgett is still too feeble to dc
any farm work.
Most of the lumbermen have left tn,
woods.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-03-30

We desire to return thanks to all tn,
friends and neighbours who SO kindly anC
willingly assisted US during the long sick
ness, death and burial of our beloved
daughter.
Mr.. AND Mrs. PETER KANE.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-03-30

Fruit culture is more profitable to the
farmer now than his other crops. Brown
Bros. Co, the most extensive nursery
house in The U. S. have a vacancy in this
section. Write them at Rochester, n. Y,
for their terms
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-03-30

Robinson's Syrup Toiu and Gbcerine
cures a cough by its healing soothing &C.
ton on the mucous membrane of the
throat and lungs, and this is the secret
of ITS great success.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-03-30

We are glad to welcome Mrs. ]. W.
Thurston back to Island Pond Her
many friends note with great pleasure
her improved health.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-03-30

Owing to the storm the Easter ball
was not largely attended. but those who
braved the inclement weather spent n
most enjoyable evening.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-03-30

II. E. Randall will soon commence the
erection of a new house at the rear Of his
present dwelling. The timbers are all
framed and much Of the building material
is on the ground.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-03-30

The Woman's Relief Corps will give
another of their popular FIVE cent socia-
blcs on Saturday evening at Grand Army
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-03-30

Remember your dog licences. II will
cost you two dollars after ne xt Sat rday,
while one will suffice previous to that
date. A dollar saved is dollar earned.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-03-30
Next Friday, April 6, is Farce Day.

Friends are extending congratulations
to Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Steady in the
birth of daughter.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-03-30
PASTURAGE.

NJ. c. Davis has nine good sized pas
lures to rent, located in Brighton and
Charleston, or will take in cattle, horses
and sheep to pasture for the season at
reasonable rates.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-03-30

DR.. Sutton, surgeon dentist, will be at
the Essex House here, on Monday and
Tuesday April and 3, and at Norton
Mills on Wednesday the 4th.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-03-30
LOCAL BUSINESS NOTICES.
TICKETS

To all points yves: over any railroad
also mileage tickets on all principal rail
roads, for sale by
A. X DARLING, Island Pond, Vt.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-03-30

We are happy to report that the debt
on the parsonage is all paid, thanks to
many kind friends and the labors Of the
Ladies Aid Society.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-03-30

A Jersey COW. owned by Mr.. ]. II
McKelvey, dropped a pair of handsome
heiier calves. full Jersey. last Tuesday.