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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-02-16

Editor OfThe Herald:-
The notice published i'll your last issue
in regard to vaccination has given rise to
many queries, some of which give below
and it will be Of general interest if you
will annex replies to this article for the
information Of the public:
1. Has the State Board Of Health
authority to compel vaccination?
Q. What is the penalty for refusal OF a
citizen to allow vaccination by the medi'
cal member of the Board
2. Has the medical officer right to
enter a citizens home and compel vacci-
nation?
4. From what source is the vaccine
virus procured, and what knowledge has
the physician that it is healthy natter
s. Is it safe in the winter season to
innoculate persons, especially little chill
dren who cannot take proper care OF
themselves in regard to taking cold
G. Is not the virus liable to so affect
the system that it will take years to
drive it out, and do not serious results
sometimes follow vaccination
Z. Many persons are troubled with
eczema and scroiulous humors, what
effect may the virus have in such cases
&. Who pays the medical officer for his
services, given free so far as the public
who come to his Office are CONCERNED
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-02-16

Court convened on Tuesday at 10
o clock, Hon. !. W. Rowell presiding
Prayer was offered by Rev. A. l.. Cooper
After the usual proclamation by the
Sheriff the jurors were called and sworn
by the clerk. In charging the jury the
judge called special attention to two fea-
lures OF their oath, secrecy and prompt
ness.
". A. Kimball, representative of the
Allen Sarsaparilla Co. is a genius. His
address card is something unique. 1t
reads as follows: wv. A. Kimball, the
Keeleyite. Only one world-two people
in it-Dr. Kelley and l." The reverse
side bears these words of advice and ad-
monitor. Have cou age my boy, to
say no! | can say no! Those invita-
tions have cost me money. | have lost
good positions i'll life, and have seen what
ten cents will do for man. 1t will make
him silly, fool, and despised by the
whole world"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-02-16
VICTORY.

February 13.-Thc schools are closing
and some of the people appear very much
pleased with the schools; while others
feel that they have not really held their
own, as under the common district sys-
TEN. Certain it is that there has not
been as large attendance. One district
has not sent pupil the whole term, and
a family has been allowed to let their
children remain at home through the
whole school year. The four schools have
received some twcnty-three visits from
the Superintendent.
The three Post Offices in town are so
situated as to best convene the people.
Victory p. o. at the southern part, Da-
mons Crossing =. 0. at the center, and
Gallup Mills p o. at the northern part
All are quiet little places and each post.
master doing the business faithfully.
There is not church in town except
blIC NOllldll at odlhp
where they hold Mass. The Methodsts
have two church organizations, one at
the southern part of the town, and one
at the northern. They are Obliged to
hold their services in school houses. Rev.
{. W. Ross has otticiated during the past
year.
Our lumber business is not being doomed
as much as formerly. The outlook at
present is that there will not be any com
petition, and possibly, not much business
done. The Wilson Tariff Bill is not u
great impetus to the lumber world.
The petition circulated through the
town denouncing the Wilson Bill, was
signed by Democrats as we'll as Republi-
cans.
There were three marriages. two
deaths, and sixteen births in town last
year.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-02-16

Patrick Coffey, one of our Oldest eiti'
zeus, who came to reside here at the time
the railroad was in process of construc-
ton. died at his home on Derby street on
the 9Th inst, of pneumonia, after an Ill
ness of about week. Funeral services
were held at the Roman Catholic Church
On Saturday. Deceased was about 81
years of age. The date OF his death marks
also the death of his eldest son JOHN
which occurred February 8, 1886.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-02-16

1t contains descriptions that describe,
not mislead illustrations that instruct,
not exaggerase. This year it comes to
us in a suit of gold. Printed in eight
different colors besides black. Colored
plates OF Chrysanthemums, Poppies and
vegetables. On the front cover is very
exquisite bunch of Vick's New White
Branching Aster and on the back is the
New Double Anemone; 112 pages filed
with many new novelties of value as well
as all the old leading varieties of flowers
and vegetables.
We advise our friends who intend doing
anything in the garden this year to con,
suit Wick before starting operations,
Send 10 cents to James Vick's Sons.
Rochester. N. Y, for Vick's Guide, it costs
nothing. as YOU can deduct the 10 cents
from first order. 1t certainly will pay
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-02-16
CANAAN.

February 12.-W. |. Schoff was at
Coos and Columbia last week on bust
ness.
Several in town are on the sick list
Mrs. French and Mrs, Smith being among
the number.
Mrs. ]. c. Hutchins and son OF Coos
were the guests of Mrs. Ward last week.
II. Harvey called on some OF his friends
at North Stratford last Wednesday.
Mrs. Edwin Green's brother from Bos
ton has arrived here for few weeks stay
Lizzie Weeks and sister started this
morning for Lynn, Mass, where they
are to attend school.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-02-16
BLOOMFIELD.
AMONG OUR NElGHBORS.

February 13.-Calvin Baker has been
very sick at Nelson Shows the past few
weeks.
Charley Thurston returned from Fall
River Thursday Of last week.
Mrs. VIM. Spencer has been at Mrs
HOlbrook's i'll Lexington the past three
weeks caring for her daughter Mrs.
Traverse who has been seriously i'll with
inflammation of the stomach.
Miss Ursula Bowker returned to her
home in Canada last Saturday.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-02-16
Intended for Inst week

February 5.-Mrs. Alva Stevens went
Thursday Of last week to Canaan to visit
with Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Green and re,
turned Saturday.
w. K. Wilson and wife were at VIM II
Wilson's over Sunday.
Mrs. Jennie Traverse has been very sick
the last two weeks at Mrs. W. X. Hol.
brooks in Lexington.
Quarterly meeting services were held
Sunday afternoon at the NJ Z. Church
BY the Presiding Elder.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-02-16
SAVINGS BANK.

The ISLAND POND NATIONAL BANK has
,nrn.d savings Bank Department for the
ourpose Of receiving the savings and accumu
I,tions Of all classes ofdepositors.
Deposits will be received on the following
terms.
The smallest sum put on interest shall hc
ONg DOLLAR and no fractional part of z
dollar shall draw interest.
Deposit, made during the first four days Of
III, month will draw interest from the first
dav OF the month. deposits made after the
fourth will draw interest from the first day Of
Nsiollowing month
NointereSt will be paid on any sum with
drawn, for the time elapsed since the last in
tsfrStperiOd.
Interest will he paid at the rate OF 4 per
cent. per annum, payable May LIST and
November LIST of each year.
Notice Of IS days must be given to the Bank
ofthe withdrawal OF $500 or more.
interest not called Tor will be credited o the
ttpoNtor. thus csmpounding twice n year
without trouble or care on the part Of the dc
poNtor,
This bank has boxes in its fire proof vaults
forrorase Of valuable papers, etc, to rent a
reasonable rates.
f. c. ROBINSON. President.
AK DARLING Cashier
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-02-16
NEWPORT.

February 13.-An alarm Of fire was
sounded last Friday. The cause was
found to be the burning out of a chimney
on Second street.
G. V. Coburn has moved into S. G.
SCOTS house. Mr.. Bryant into the house
vacated by Coburn, and Mr.. Hunt into
the one vacated by Bryant.
The Tablcau Dart Company was q
success in every way and is one OF the
most pleasing entertainments given in
this town.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-02-16

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 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, 1894-02-16
SHERIFF'S SALE.

Taken on a writ. and charged on nm eIecu-
ton. and the same will he sold at public auc
tion to the highest bidder at the town Clerks
Office in the town of Canaan, and County of
Essex on the +th day OF April, A. D.. 1894, al
10 O'Clock in the forenoon unless previously
redeemed the following described real estate
or such part thereof as will satisfy said ex
ccution with costs and interest. towit Being
all and the same real estate decided Frank ID.
Carbee on the 9th day July. A. D., 1888
contain one half acre of land and the buildings
thereon situated. said Sartwell's deed to said
Carhec is recorded in book II. page ~, of
Canaan Land Records to which deed refer
ence is had for particular description Of
said real estate. This sale Is made in accord
nncc with Act No. 1879. Of the Laws of the
General Assembly of the state of Vermont
enacted in the year 1891 and also OF Act No.
65 Of the Laws enacted in the year 1856,
which Act IL an amendment to Act 139, and
in addition thereto.
Dated Mt Canaan, Vt, January 18th. 1894.
o. u. CoBLBIGH. Sheriff,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-02-16

Sunday Services at Grace NJ. Z. Church.
At II am. preaching; theme, Monument
Building.-l Cor. BOIL.
At 1918 p. nj. Sunday School.
At 800 p. m, Band of Hope.
At 7 p. M. Praise Service, followed by
class exercise by Mrs. Alfred Farmer
with her Sunday School class. and an
address by the Pastor to the children.
To these services all are welcome.
GEO. O. Howe. Pastor.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-02-16

We cannot say too often to our readers
that it is wise policy for them, before pur-
chasing any article of furniture to sena
Eve two.cent stamps to Paine's Furn'-
ture Co., 4s Canal St., Boston, ana Sc
cur. from them their 2ss-page General
Catalogue, with over 800 illustrations 5,
II pives prices and full particulars OF all
p;eces of furniture.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-02-16

Miss Greta Clifford. while out with
friends on a snow shoe tramp round the
island last Friday night, had the misfor-
tune to lose her gold watch. We hope
she may be successful in finding it, but
the chances are not favorable, for it is
feared the watch was lost on the pond.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-02-16

Fred Hackett, general travelling agent
for the Canadian Express Co. was in
town last Monday. He has long route
to look after, consequently his visits
here are AS short as they are pleasant.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-02-16

The pastoral by Bishop Hall published
eisew here, was read in the Episcopal
Church last Sunday, but the attendance
being small on account of the severe
storm, the HERALD very gladly complies
with the invitation to give it space.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-02-16

James Strathern is confined to his home
by an attack oflumbago, and in his case
itcovers considerable space, consequently
entails considerable suffering. Sorry
James; hope il will not last long.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-02-16

Invitations are out for the annual
Washington Ball to be held at East
Charleston next Thursday, given BY c.
.. Goodwin. These annual assemblies
at this place always attract a merry
party, and this year will be no exception
All attending may be assured of a pleas
ant time. Wheelers Orchestra furnishes
music
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-02-16

The Womau's Auxiliary and Dorcas
Society will hold their annual fair and
entertainment in Easter week, date not
yet decided upon. A feature of the en-
tcrtanmcnt will be the reproduction of
that charming play The Chaperon."
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-02-16

Postmaster and respected citlxsp Of
Lisbon rails, ne, tsstlIieS to the
merits Of orodsr'> SyrGs.
Gentlemen: An 81 years old.
Last year ! S,as all run down. NY
appetite WAS poor. WAS copstiPAtsd
by spells, was bloAtsd, and feared ]
was going to bave droPsy. II was
burden for me to walk from, the office
to my bone. WAS short Of breath,
WAS weak, and would bAvs PaiPltA-
ton Of the bsArt. In fact, was In n
Wry CRITICAL condition. Now ! can
attend TO my BUSINESS, and II Is n
PLEASURE for me. can Walk from, my
house to the office without the least
fatigue, Apd can trutbfuIIy say feel
well, Apd Srodsr's Syrup has cured
me. ehSsruliy Apd willingly give
tbIi tsstinpopiAi, hoping others who
are troubled as I was will give 1t n
trial cAppot reeomDepd II too
blgby. Yours respectfully,
GEORGE pLUrtrtnR, p.r1.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-02-16

John Brown, who has been confined to
his home with an attack of La Grippe for
nearly eight weeks, weare glad to report
is again at his work. We join with
friends in hoping that he may have better
health in future
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-02-16

John {. Judge, the past two years en-
ployed as salesman in leading grocery
house in Portland, Me, came home last
Monday on visit to his parents and
friends, and will remain until Saturday.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-02-16

The graduating class of "a will give a
literary and dramatic entertainment in
the Opera Hall Friday evening. March 2.
The entertainment will close with pro-
mcnade.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-02-16

We authorize our advertised druggist
to sell DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds, upon
this condition. lfvou 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 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 disappoints
Trial bottles free at ]. w. Thurston':
Drug store. Large size SOC. and $1.00
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-02-16

The class exercise announced for last
Sunday evening at the NJ. E. church was
postponed for one week on account of
the storm. 1t is expected that it will be
given next Sunday evening.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-02-16

Surely, the
Under dog in a fight
Deserves the
0est wishes of everybody;
Usually h, gets them.
Remember this when
Lou are going to buya
Cigar, and
Inquire for
GOOD one.
Accept only the SUDBURY.
Result
oatisfaction.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-02-16

Pure, fresh, cowpox virus constantlv
vi nanu' All primary cases fully war
Tanted' This offer for one month onI,
Leave your orders early.
(. F. NoRCRoss, NJ. D..
stewart House, Island Pond, VT, Fell *
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-02-16

Local speculation as to town meeting
matters is seemingly quiet, but just probe
beneath the surface and you will see that
there is some energetic thinking going on.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-02-16

Mrs. George H. Fitzgerald returned
from Boston last Saturday. greatly I'M
proved in health, which is pleasing intelli-
gence to large circle of friends.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-02-16

The schools now in session close this
week except the High School, which con-
tinues two weeks longer.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-02-16

Judge Storrs is still confined to hi,
house by infammatory rheumatism, and
is having a serious and painful time with
his difficulty.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-02-16

Miss Maggie Sheerin returned to her
home IN Brooklyn, n. Y, last Monday,
after stay of eleven weeks with her
aunt, Mrs. John Brown.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-02-16

W. A. Richardson and VIM. Buck. both
former residents of Island Pond, and
both we'll known hotel men, have pur-
chased the Willard House at North STRAIT
ford, and will take possession March l.
Friends will wish the new firm success
full business career We know they will
keep good hotel.
The HERALD can relate a big load story
this week, and it challenges the State to
produce it's equal. Last Wednesday J
Waterman, with one pair of horses,
hauled from the Gore mill to Island Pond,
distance of seven miles, seventy-one
hundred and twelve feet of sawn lumber
The weight of this load would make
nearly twelve tons, and would make
nearly three-fourths ola carload Now
record your big loads.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-02-16

Thomas Gill of West Somerville, Mass.
is IN town. called here by the serious i'll.
ness of his father.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-02-16

George Foster has leased the Opera
Hall Tor Easter Monday night, and is
planning for grand Easter Ball.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-02-16
WEST CONCORD.

February l3.-Mrs. Polly Gilbraith and
Mr.. !. W. Thomas went to Ohio last
week, being called there as witnesses in a
land controversy.
The Board of Civil Authority meet for
the abatement Of taxes, at the Office oi
o. F. Harvey Tuesday, February 90 at
9 o'clock a. IN. Auditors meet at the
same time and place.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-02-16

Mrs +, M. Carpenter of Bratteboro is
mere on visit to her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Wallace Wilmot.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-02-16

Nathan Hobson was called to Maine
last week by the death of his mother
who had reached the ripe old age of 81
wears
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-02-16

There were twelve marriages in town
during 1898, decrease of five as COM
pared with 1892.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-02-16
TOWN TOPICS.

Measles, of mild form, is having a
run IN number of families in town
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-02-16

The sun is getting higher, stronger and
warmer, and the cold waves are not
likely to last long
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-02-16

The trotters were out on the ,ord II >.
week and there was some lively and ex.
citing sport.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-02-16
LOCAL BUSINESS NOTICES
TICKETS

10 al points ives: over any raiIroad
a an"s mileage tickets on all principal rail.
A. h. DARLING, Island Pond. Vt.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-02-16

i'r. Norcross wants to give a point :
see his notice elsewhere.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1894-02-16
TOWN TOPICS,
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The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1894-11-30
Io@eI aao ll>rsonal.
CCu.ty commissioners.

There Was Il regular meeting ot the
County Commissioners Tuesday with full
Board present After passing few road
and bridge accounts the following orders
were passed:
Ordered. That under the provisions OF
Article ~ Of the Code the County Com
misSionerS consider it the duty OF the
School Board to enforce the vac, nation
of all children attending school, and the
duty of the different parents and phy>l-
clans to see that all children are vacclna-
ted. and this Board will pay for the vacci-
nation of such children as are too poor, or
their parents or guardians too poor to pay
for the same. upon such physicians. salts
factory convincing this Board Of the fact
as re uired by Section -, and we do not
consider it necessary to appoint vaccine
physicians.
Ordered. That George l.. Gibbons be
appointed Constable for ONon Hill dis
trict.
Oriere |. That $50 be allowed John Il.
Jr linS. Jr.. to work the public road lead
lac from John L. jenkins. ST., to intersect
The Marlboro and PiScatawav road.
Adjourned until Tuesday next.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1894-11-30
OBITUARY..

Died, November 18th. 1894, at her home
near T B, Miss Margaret Elizabeth Downs.
daughter of Joseph and the late Margaret
f. Downs. aged Il years.
Her funeral services took place Tues
day at - m. from Pomonkey, Nj. +.
Church, South, in the presence of many
sorrowing friends, conducted by Rev. r.
T. Griffith.
She passed away in the hope a bliss full
Immortality.
Died, at the residence of his parents
near Surrattsville on the 10TH of November
1894, Clarence B "a amin the son of Benja-
min and Martha Mullikin, age 10 years
and month.
20 cease to weep We broken hearted
relatives dry your bitter tears. 1t was
God that call him home to dwell with
him forever the recoliections of him shall
be forgotten.
A light is from our household gone.
The voice we love is still.
The place is vacant in our midst
Which never can be filled,
Farewell Clarence thou has left us.
We thy loss most deeply feel
Bat it was God that bereavea us,
He can all our sorrow heal.
b. \ FRIEND.
Gazette please copy.
Diel. November y, 1891, at his home,
at Thrift, this county, Joseph Latimer
Townshend. son of William H. and Julia
Townshend, aged l. years. His funeral
services took place last Wednesday from
Mex endree. NJ. E. Church. South, of which
he was a faithful member. Rev. F. I.
Griffith ofciated assisted by Rev. T. J.
Lambert. The following esteemed young
friends of the deceased served as pail
bearers, Raymond Ward, Marion Naylor,
Harry Murray, Riley Murray and r.
Hugh Perrie.
4 large congregation assembled to. eN
press their sympathy for Mr., and Mrs.
Townshend, and lamented the early death
of this noble young man who bid fair to
be a useful man in church and state. His
pastor paid him fitting tribute and no
one doubted his eternal happiness,
FRIEND.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1894-11-30
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