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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-02-14
Guildhall.

February 11.-Judge Turner OF Lunen-
burg was in town last week.
The Essex County Grammar School
will begin Monday the 18th instead of
the 10th as was expected.
V. R. Holmes is putting in four boom
piers just above the bridge. He does not
intend to have his logs go down river
another season. Fred Gay has charge Of
the work.
The Boston & Maine r. R. Co. are put
ting on the addition of new waiting
room to the station at Northumberland.
There will be new Office and large
freight room.
Mr.. Sullivan is setting the wheels in
the new pulp mill on the Northumber-
land side of the river.
The lumbermen are making the most
of the good Shedding which we now have.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-02-14
AMONG OUR NEIGHBORS.
Bloomfield.

February 11.-Fred Scott and Guy
Gardner have gone to Magalloway, Me-,
each with four horse team to haul tim
Der by the thousand.
Miss Annie Tolland spent a few days
last week with her aunt Mrs. Roe on
Canaan Hill.
Psalms 1923.
Mrs. Jennie Traverse visited with Mrs.
B. A. Bowker last week
Charles and John Traverse have re-
turned from Barton where they have
been at work on a hotel.
George Mathews has been very sick the
past week with typhoid fever.
G. ]. Sboff has been taking a vacation
the past few days and visited his daughter
Mrs. Mills at St. Johnsbury during the
time.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-02-14

A large circle of friends will extend
earnest sympathy to MIR. and Mrs.
Stephen Maroney and family in the loss
they have sustained by the death of Miss
Maria Maroney which occurred on the
10th inst, in her thirty-frst year This
is the first death in the family for a period
of twenty years. Miss Maroney had
been in delicate health for number of
years past, but the end was very sudden
and not ut all antcipa ted. She was be-
loved by all who knew her. Funeral
services were held at the Roman Catholic
Church this Thursday morning.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-02-14

All those who have subscribed for tick
cts, and those interested i'll the singing
school. are notified that the first lesson
will be given in Vallees hall, Friday even
ing February IA, at Z o'clock. The tickets
nr;ce of which is $3.50, will be on sale the
first evening. About SO tickets have
been sold to the young singers and be-
dinners. and it is earnestly hoped that
the older singers will come and help as
this is necessary to the success OF the
school.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-02-14

Despite the young blizzard of last
Tuesday evening over thirty people
braved the wind and snow to attend the
social at the residence of Mrs. H. Davis
on Pleasant street, and were amply re-
paid in so doing, for most delightful
evening was passed, that not one re-
GREETED the effort in getting there.
Games and other exercises were INDUCED
in and delicious ice cream and cake were
served, all making the occasion most en-
jovable.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-02-14

Sunday next being Quinquagesima the
services at Christ Church will be as fol-
lows: Mathis and the celebration OF
the Holy Eucharist at IL; Evensopg at
7. The subject for the Sunday evening
sermon is "Christ the Solver" Next
Wednesday, being Ash Wednesday, there
will be Mathis, Litany, and sermon at
II. During Lent there will be Evensong
every Friday at 7, with special addresses
on "The Church, ""The Faith, and 1.-THE
Bible" To these services all are cordially
invited.
A. V. BENNINGTON, Priest in charge.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-02-14

The cozv home of Mrs. l.. F. Jones was
well filled last Tuesday evening, the occa-
sion being a social under the auspices of
the Ladies Aid Society of the Congrega-
tional Church. The evening was most
pleasantly spent in various forms o.
amusement combining instruction and
entertainment, charades, ETC., and all
voted it very enjoyable and profitable
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-02-14
SAVINGS BANK.

IS,Np PoND NATIONAL BANK has
. savings Bank Department for the
-. of receiving the savings and accumu.
~ Al ali classes ofdepositors.
i al.a,s;ts will be received on the following
r ras s.,raIlest sum put on interest shall he
i ssTn1ILAR and no fractional part of a
E g'S,- shaii draw interest.
qua al.nos;ts made during the first four days OF
NOrtb will draw interest from the first
m.mnS,hr month, deposits made after the
~ ~ viii draw interest from the first day OF
,s,iollowing month.
T sn;nte,est will be paid on any sum with
,.,.n for the time elapsed since the last in
m ie,.rsst will be paid at the rate of per
III per annum, payable May list and
r.S,rber lst of each year.
W., Of Is days must be given to the Bank
~. U,;tbdrawal of $500 or more.
",..,r,st not called for will be credited to the
..aos;tcr, thus compromising twice n year
H NBPSont trouble or care on the part o the de-
PTS;s hank has boxes in its fire proof Saults
NJ storage of valuable papers, ETC., to rent at
reasonable rates, -
Ia COBB, Cashier
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-02-14
LOCAL BUSINESS NOTICES
Essex District Probate Co..,

sessions OF said Court will r. "a
bIlsnton the second Tuesday OF oc,o1 he,a as
S aprh, Saa ian the second Tuesday ~ NJ
Tuesday ~ nay, West Concord the second
inc second Tuesday OF January and I,'Is
speHai sessions will be held ~ 49, ~ =
the District by agreement any pace IN
ROBERT CHASE. Judge.
ne Eite music cover is on sale at
Ihurston's drug store. Five cents
Wa iEp9;;-Several trustworthy gentIeme,
a., or ladies' to travel in Vermont for estah,
penses SEA-, nouse: SALARY $3.50 and en-
ana sell addressed stamped euveIope The
Dpn'nion company. Third Floor omahe
W. II. Bishop, Notary Public with
seal. At HERALD Office. ~ VII"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-02-14

The Woman's Auxiliary will meet with
Mrs. A. H. Hall next Tuesday afternoon.
The last social until after the Lenten sea-
son in connection with the Woman's
Auxiliary will be held next Monday even
ing at the residence of Mrs. Thos. Hall
on Pleasant street, to which all are earn
estly invited and will be heartily well
comed
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-02-14

A correspondent writes us from New
port that Miss Flora Herrin of Island
Pond attended the musical convention,
and that PROT Blaisdell reports her as
having remarkable voice, which is very
pleasing to all her friends. The young
lady was greatly benefited by attending
the convention.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-02-14
The Same But Different.

From a HERALD reader to the HERALD
"poets: Clipped from the Thrice-a-Week
World.
Writing poetry enthralls me, fills me
with noble longings, with passionate
hopes. 1t makes me soar
well, reading it after you write 1t
makes me sore"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-02-14

The man Douglass of Bowdoinham,
Me-, W no was arrested here last week
charged with secrcting property with in
tent to defraud creditors was taken to
Bath, Me-, and it is n curious coincidence
that the preliminary hearing was held
before Judge Sanford L. Fogg, few years
ago Principal of our High School.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-02-14

About forty persons from here took ad-
vantage of the good sleighing last Thurs
day evening and went out to the farm of
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Sawyer to help
them celebrate the Goth anniversary OF
their marriage. Supper was served and
a decidedly pleasant evening spent by all.
About midnight the guests repaired to
their homes wishing the worthy couple
many more years of happiness.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-02-14

Lieut. Gov. Mansur and wife, w. NJ.
Currier, Mrs. J. Willoughby and Mrs. G
Foster represent the various G. A. R.
societies of Island Pond at the annual
encampment which convened at Rutland
last Wednesday.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-02-14

Our people are growing more and more in
the habit oflooking to G. E. Clarke for the
latest and best of everything in the drug line.
They sell Chamberlains Cough Remedy, ia
nous for its cures of bad colds, Group and
whooping cough. When in need of such a
medicine give this medicine trial and you
will be more than pleased with the result.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-02-14

At the Congregational Church next
Sunday morning at IL O'Clock Rev. {. O.
Grieshaber will preach on Christ sitting
the Tempest" At 5 in the afternoon on
the subject "Trifles."
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-02-14

7. w. Thurston has demonstrated
anew his enterprise by securing the best
standard thermometer town, which ne
has placed in front of his store where 1T
is easiIv accessible to the general pubic.
He carries in stock splendid assortment
ofthermometers, especially those designed
for use by sugar makers.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-02-14

Rev. c. H. Merrill of St. Johnsburv con-
Quoted services at the Congregational
Church last Sunday. Admission of new
members and communion service followed
the morning service. All the services
were particularly impressive. There was
quite good congregation in spite of the
stormy weather.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-02-14

A heavy snow and wind storm set in
in this vicinity last Sunday, and con-
tinued almost without abatement until
Wednesday. The fall of snow was the
heaviest of the season, while the wind
did much damage to young trees.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-02-14

E. NJ. Bartlett, Porter H. Dale, ii. u
Clarke and L. A. Cobb represented
Island Pond at the annual meeting OF the
Young Mems Republican Club OF Yer
mont at Montpelier last Wednesday
Mr.. Dale responded to the toast Young
Men as Lawmakers"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-02-14

At the Official Board Meeting of Grace
M. E. Church held Saturday evening en-
couraging reports were given concerning
every department of the work. The
stewards asked for the return of their
pastor for the fifth year.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-02-14

Mr.. J. NJ. Boyle is busily engaged in
writing up a sketch of Island Pond for a
New England publication. for which he
has had the advantage OF the HERALD
files. We are informed that the article is
to be copiously illustrated.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-02-14

There has been entered at the port OF
Island Pond since Monday morning last
39,625 bushels of barley, contained in 81
cars and weighing 1,902 900 pounds. All
consigned to one party for consumption.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-02-14

The best book on Turkey and the
Turks, 6SS PIP, handsome binding, illus
trated 1915, for $1.50 by express, or
$1.75 postpaid. G. H. Colby & Co.'S
bookstore, Lancaster, N. Fl.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-02-14

yXyANTED:-Several trustw orthy gentlemen
w or ladies to travel in Vermont for estab-
iished, reliable house. Salary $3.50 and ex
penses Steady position. Enclose reference
and self addressed stamped envelope. The
Dominion Company. Third Floor, Omaha
Bldg, Chicago, Ill,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-02-14

AS in past years we will furnish the
HERALD and the Boston Weekly Journal
at the rate of So per year.; cash in adj
vance, or we will furnish fthe HERALD
and Daily Journal one year for $3.50.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-02-14

Miss Ida Moye, compositor on the
Berlin, IN. H. Independent came home
on Friday last for a brief visit, returning
on Monday.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-02-14

xryANTED:-Severa trustworthy gentlemen
w and ladies to travel in Vermont forestab-
lshed, reliable house Salary $50 and er,
pcnsesiie oddressed stamped envelope. The
a nnm i Company. Third Floor. Omaha
bldg. Chicago, Ill.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-02-14

Rev. Joseph Hamilton, Presiding Elder
of st. Johnsbury District, preached a
most excellent sermon at the M. E.
Church last Sunday morning.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-02-14

Miss Perkins of Gorham, N. H., is WIS.,
iting in town the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
E. A. Cabana.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-02-14

XxrANTED:--Several trustworthy gentlemen
w or ladies to travel in Vermont for estab
lished, reliable house. Salary $3.50 and ex-
pp,d self addressed stamped envelope. The
Dominion Company. Third Floor, Omaha
Bldg, Chicago, Ill.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-02-14

Our townsman Lieut. Gov. q. NJ. Man
sur has been elected president of the Or.
leans Co unty Sabbath School Asso
citation.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-02-14

Quite a delegation IT our dancers VIII
represent Island Pond at the leap year
hall at Norton on Friday evening.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-02-14

The click of the machines is again heard
IN the shirt factory, work having been
resumed last Monday. Good.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-02-14
"Breaks Up" Colds.

DR.. Humphreys Specific "77" "breaks
up" a cold that "hangs on; fits your
vest pocket. For sale by all druggists.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-02-14

Miss Nellie Norton and Miss Conway
ofQuebec, visited with Ms. rhos Pa
quette a few days last week.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-02-14

The w. X. c. will give 10 cent social
in their rooms in Storms Block Thursday
evening, February 20. Refreshments
will be served and all are invited.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-02-14

1t looks now as If we should have
snow enough after all.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-02-14

Stern Brothers have decided to con-
tinue their sale during this month, in
stead of closing Saturday, the 10th.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-02-14
TOWN TOPICS.

The daily talk now is town meeting
business.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-02-14

Iwenty-seven marriage licenses were
issued by the town clerk last year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-10
A SPLENDID FURNITURE DISPLAY.

The De Graaf e. Taylor Furniture Company are
now showing an unusually fine stock OF goods al
their store Nos n and 40 West Fourteenth-st The
prices in every department have been greatly re-
duced order to clear out all furniture before the
removal OF the business. which will take place be-
fore long. A capital opportunity is thus Afforded
for the purchase Of goods marked considerably
under the ordinary rates. The ground Moor Is de-
voted entirely to dning-room furniture which has
There are tables, chlna-closets and sdeboards OF
every description. one of the latter Of antique oak
is OF particularly imposing size. with beautiful de-
signs in heavy carving. \ complete set of table
slde-table and sideboard Is a fine example Of the
Flemish finish. fashionable Paror
and library furniture with many odd pieces difficult
classify, I'll the second floor. Chairs and comfort
abie-looking sofas upholstered In rich brocades
and delicate silk tapestries Of design Most Of
library chairs are in leather with few in the fancy
striped corduroy, which wears well and Is some
what of novelty. 1t takes every available square
foot of space the third floor TO hold the bedroom
furniture, which is varied In style that every
one should find something to his or her taste. Ma
hogany, antique oak bird's-eye maple ana the
sa;iny curly birch the popular woods There
signs A large line Of brass beds. old dressers and
white enamel pieces I'll the rear OF the floor At
the top OF the house are desks for the Office and H.
brarv Those with rolling tops are especially rea-
sonable In price. ranging from SIG up Hat racks
Of mahogany and carved oak In Colonia, style ex-
fables come in all the woods and in all shapes as
do narlor and music cabinets. A large assortment
81 lacking chairs combine comfort with beauty, and
viii doubtless tempt many a weary shopper
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-10
STATEN ISLAND HAPPENINGS.

The drygoods store OF Mrs J. J.. IIagadorn. In
Beach-st staple,on. was robbed yesterday morning
OF a quantity Of silks ana laccs by sneak thieves
who entered at n side door while Mrs. Hagadorn
was outside. The thieves pulled down the shades
while opetating The store Is directly opposite
Police Headquarters.
i, steam pipe In the boilcr-room OF the Richmond
County Gas Company blew out yesterday. shatter-
ing "a wall and doing 800 damage to the nreroom
Two nremen had narrow escape from being
TIE port Richmond Boulevard Comm 'ssion held "A
r,eetlnr Yesterday morning and adjourned for two
weeks II is the intention OF the Commission TO
,aLc nm the assessing OF damages In consecutive
ordar 40 that the Interested persons VIII not have
70 n. constantly IN attendance on the meetings
Over one hundred and nifty persons were present
vesterday and nearly all were represented by
counsel. 49,. ,,.. -. -. ,.,,
caring the management Of the Port Richmond Union
free School has called public meeting for Thurs
day rIght when , report will be made The com
nltee proposes asking the State authorities to re-
management and will present their findings to the
m,eetSg The meeting will be held In Griffith Hall
The Staten Island Midland Railway has fled with
the Secretary OF State certificate OF increase OF
its capital stock from $4,000 to $4,000 The
amount OF the companys paid In capital Is $4,000.
and there are no debts liabilities. excepting such
sum not asccrtaned for the actual reconstruction
of the railroad now proceeding.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-10
NEW ROCHELLE.

Mr. md Mrs J. W Currier entertained Agernon
Rlackwood a son 81 the English Postmaster-''en-
eral at thelr home IN Rochelle Park this last Week
The Indepeni ent order Of Foresters VIII enect
local organization this evening.
A cantata entitled. Under the Palms. VIII soon
Va ,,r.scr,e1 bv the st Johns Methodist Episcopal
Sundav-school In the church audicnce-room
The New-Rocheie Bank IN IT. quarterly report
shows IT'S resources 10 amount 10 Ny)s.i i. ana II
i'm good condition. The surplus fund Is $NV0 Inc
ca pital stock is $4,000, all pad IN
Nrs lana Lester who has been Identified with
the founding and successful management or the
New-R Rochelle Hospital, Is regalning her hea!th.
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union needs
funds TO continue the free reading-room IN MouItoh
Hall near the station.
The office OF the New Rochelle Coal and Lumber
COMPANY. at Echo Bay. was entered by thieves on
SUNDAY morning. and a quantity OF stamped en-
welcomes and other articles were taken NO attempt
was made TO open the Office safe and the police
think the robbery the work OF boys.
John Ross drtnS clerk. while making up a
prescription yesterday for a veterinary surgeon, in
some way got portion of the drugs In his eyes. In
a short time he lost his sight and is still blind
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-10
A Defence or THE CHARITIES BOARD.
PRESIDENT CROFT EXPLAINS SOME APPOINT
MrNTs-A LETTER TO THE CONTROLLER

PRESIDENT CROFT EXPLAINS SOME APPOINT
MENTs-A LETTER TO THE CONTROLLER
Tn reply to Controller Fitch. who had held back
the February pay Of a number OF employees In the
Department of Charities account OF alleged
failure of the Commissioners 10 comply with Civli
Service rules In the appointment OF those employees,
President Croft yesterday wrote long letter OF
exclamation. Regarding the appointment of DR.. II.
s Deadly as assistant pathologist at the CITY
Uospiial Mr. Croft wrote that the place had not
been classified by the civil Service Board and that
the appolntment had been made FOR thirty days.
The appointment OF W. f.. Cullen as receiving clerk
for thirty days was emergency appointment. the
former clerk having died. as II was necessary TO
avoid delay IN receiving ana forwarding provisions
for several thousand pcope in the city institutions
In other eases. Mr. Croft explained, appointments
to undesirable places had been made on account OF
sudden designations. and in all such cases the APP
pontmcnts had been made for thirty days under the
eva service regulations Mr.. croft also wrote:
That in twenty-five pdyro.ls. containing upward OF
500 names. with such transtory or broken service,
there should be monthly few errors IN matters OF
notification between this department ana the CiVll
Service Board, a. also between the ClVll Service
Board and your department. ought not or ncccs-
sity TO cause such wide publicity and comment as
have been given in this instance. for. as before
stated the February payroll IN this respect Is no
exception TO the former rule
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-10
POLICEMEN AND VOTING PRIVILEGES.

COMMISSIONERS AGAINST THE HOFFMAN BILL
THE CROwDING OF AIS1,Es IN THEATRES.
Recause Police Commissioner Andrews Is going
70 Albany to-day to advocate the passage of bill
for Il new police signal station the Police Board
,,as,erday had q meeting an of day Mr.. An
drews will stay In Albany until tomorrow, TO at
,and a hearing on Assembyman Hoffman's bill to
ooronel the Commissioners to let all policemen have
,ima 20 vote on Election Day, and the president OF
.ho po,ice Board yesterday gave the following IN
e,ructions to Mr.. Andrews Explain 10 the chair-
man that at the present time the board does every
,b,n, "a allow policemen TO vote: that last year
much larger percentage Of policemen Voted 'han
o- before and that we could not have mad any
,o-a vo,,np and preserved order at the polls ms
, makes II necessary to violate the stature Wion
provides for having two men al eacii podoh rssul;
nd in case of trouble at an election II is"
o. ,ha most Widespread fraud and violence i"oeeu
g. is inviting such fraud and violence; ,,ouni
Tho Police Board yesterday received Scii''
ca,ion from the Fire Department 10 tne eie.t is
the Aremen detailed at theatres Ewing ar,v
fne out the provisions Of law relating 10 tne cIo".
Inc Of aisles during the performances. ana susssT.
;no tbot the provisions of law could more feduny
he enforced II the detailed firemen nau the sup
nort ~ n policeman IN each OF SUCH theatres ne
Hoard gave orders TO inform managers OF theatres
where continuous performances are gwen ina
they must keep the aisles clear ChieI cphhh was
also instructed 10 detail police olcers where "ece'
sary. - .,u,.a ,h,r,y-ev. acting
roundsmen as full roundsmen and renamed sew
eral old roundsmen patrol duty.