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The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-02-07

The latest use for the trolley mas
been found in Newark, N. j., where D
leading baker employs It TO deliver hot
bread early in the morning to points
within Ia miles Of that city. The work
formerly required so delivery wagons
but the new arrangement saves timc
and money. The brewers are talking
of following suit.
Again they are talking OF extract
ing gold from sea water. The Elec-
trical World describes a method sug-
gested by the London Electrician, ~
follows: 1t consists in using plates OF
iron as anodes and plates Of amalga-
mated copper or zinc as catholics,
which in some cases may be arranged
to hold certain quantity of mercury:
these plates form, in conjunction with
the sea water, an electric battery, or
may be connected to dynamo; the
gold, 1t is claimed, will be deposited
on the copper cathode or on the mer-
curry, it being supposed to he in COM
bination with iodin; the chief point In
to have the greatest possible volume of
sea water pass between the plates.
The smallest and at the same time
the youngest electrician in the world
is fox terrier named Strip, belonging
to a firm of electric light engineers in
London. She is only 31a years of age
and her business is to carry the wires
through the narrow tubes which con-
meet the dynamos at the central station
with the private houses, which duty
she performs with the greatest skill
and quickness, never failing to find her
way through the most intricate pas
sages. According to her owners she is
the most valuable accessory to their
business, and they would have great
difficulty in doing their work without
her. OF this the little dog seems qHite
certain, for she is very vain, and may
be seen strutting about as il the whole
place belonged to her.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-02-07
An EoonomicaI Entertainments.


set the table with a nicely Numbered
ooth; put in the middle vase; fill 1t
Wi'n white flowers and entwine it with
Green's. Put on each side plain pound
axe with icing, or wedding cake.
one end place soup toureen with
'eAied oysters, on the other end q
Aige platter with chicken salad. On
ne slde put nicely boiled and orna-
en'ed ham; on the other a boiled
ugue' garnished with few paper
mers. Sandwiches are used very ex-
uai'ely; so have some made of minced
an' some Of lettuce and some jam.
see the plates filed with them here
~ enere around the table. Two molds
VINE jelly and two plates of small
- would be q great addition, and
aod much to the expense. Place ON
corner small dishes filled with all
., us OF pickles, and also some with,
.'eu almonds. On a side table have
oonee cups, sugar and cream ready;
h y VIII be very little trouble to have
H.. onee kept hot and served. I think
uae above directions are explicit.
- an shut my eyes and see the table.
E,s,s, seems to NJ all risht-st. Louis
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-02-07
THE WORK BASKET.
What . Well Fitted Receptacle 6hszld
Contain.

What . Well Fitted Receptacle Shsuld
Contain.
It was not difficult thing to have
work basket fitted out with all tho
modern conveniences for work. There
have been few tools added to the list
of the seamstress' desiderata in recent
to compare that basket of tools with
the implements with which women .
few centuries ago wrought their work
Awkward were the needles and coarse
and clumsy the threads, but indefati-
gable the industry of those royal DANES
who wrought the famous Bayeaux tap
estry before the steel needle was
dreamed of. The entire plot of one OF
the old comedies of the 10th century
turns on the loss of needle, which
was esteemed one of the most valuabie
of household implements.
To-day q basket should contain q
large pair of shears for cutting heaxy
cloth and smaller pair of scissors for
cutting muslin and cutting of threads
and trimming seams while sewing. A
pair OF buttonhole scissors, although
NV StAAStA5 ASSOcSoAy 10
and need not cost over SO cents. There
should be spool wagon containing
Nos. 40, As. so. 60, 70 and so thread for
hand sewing. For general lock-stitch
machine work Nos. 60, 20 and SO win
be used more than any other. The
needle book should contain daraing
needles of three or four sizes, blunt
pointed worsted needles, saddiers'
square-edge needles, tape needles and
long milliners' needles. There should
be papers of needles of each size from
No. to No. 10 by themselves. Few
needles, as Nos. s, 6 and I, are used by
expert seamstresses in comparison
with the finer number, and therefore
it is not a good plan TO purchase them
by the mixed paper. The thimble may
be of silver, gold or cellulcid. It is
good plan to have two thimbles, at
least, and the finger is eased by chang
ing them. An emery bag is essential
to some workers, others never need it.
The best are made of chamois leather
and filled with pure emery powder. A
pin ball, ball of white wax and tape
measure complete the essentials of the
seamstress of to-day. That famous lit
tie shirt of linen made for her young
brother by an English queen, who was
not famous for her womanly tastes,
was probably made without use OF
thimole and with clumsiest of needles
anu thread. Few tools were known
in those days. yet it is said the little
garment is still shown among relics Of
English Elizabeth, rs touching remin-
iscence of that art of the needle that
binds all women In sympathy.-N. Y.
Tribune.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-02-07
A Chinese Proverb.

Arthur II. Smith, in his wonderfully
fright, accurate. and yet somewhat
misleading book called Chinese Char
acter'stics." quotes the Chinese proverb
that lone man should not enter tem-
pie, aud two should not look together
into a WELL" adding; And why. We
inquire in surprise, should not one
man enter q temple alone7 Because
the priest may take advantage OF tho
opportunity to make away with himf
Two men should not gaze into a wen.
for IL one of them is in debt to the other,
OF has in his possession something
which the other wants, that other may
seize the occasion &c push his compsn-
ion into the welli--Prof. C. NJ. Cady.
IN Century.
Potato Rissoles-Mash potatoes.
salt and pepper to taste, IL desired add
little chopped onion, Roll the pota-
toes into small balls, cover them with
egg and bread crumbs and fry in hot
lard about two minutes.-0range Judd
Farmer.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-02-07

y
they clamor for your overthrow, and
they throw their skeleton arms in the
window, and with their iron fists they
beat against the door, and while you
are trying to keep them out you see
the torches of Judgment kindling, and
every forest is torch, and every
mountain torch, and every seat q
torch, and while the Alps, and
Pyrenees, and Himalayas, turned into
a live coal, blown redder and redder
by the whirlwind breath of q God
omnipotent, what will become of your
refuge of lies?
But" says some one, you are ems
gagged in q very mean business, driving
us from tower to tower" 'Oh, mol
want to tell you Of Gibraltar that
never has been and never will be taken;
of wall that no Satanic assault
can scale; of bulwark that
the Judgment earthquakes can not
bulge. The Bible refers to it when IL
says: "In God is thy refuge, and un-
derneath thee are the everlastin g
arms" Oil fling yourself into it.
Tread down unceremoniously every
thing that intercepts you. Wedge your
way there. There are enough hounds
of death and peril after you to make
you hurry. Many man has persisted
just outside the tower, with his foot
on the step, with his hand on the
latch. Oil get inside. Not one sur
plus second have you to spare. ouiels.
quick, auickl
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-18

Holiday goods continue as attractive
as ever, and we see them temptingly dis
played at Thurston's drug store, the true
spirit of Christmas pervading every nook
and corner. Never has such an array OF
attractive goods for holiday purchasing
been seen here nor have such low prices
been known as mark this seasons produc
tions. There are books OF all kinds, i'll
GLIDING handsome assortment OF prayer
books for use in the Episcopal and Ro'
man Churches, hymnals as well, celluloid
novelty goods, silver mounted and plain
baskets, leather toilet cases, writing tab
let's and music rolls, elegant perfume
cases, atomizers are speciality this year
wallets, pocket cutlery, beautiful Christ
mas cards, Palmer's perfumes, toilet sets
fancy china, cut glass, etc., not forget
ting the toys, dolls, games and books Tor
the little folks. In word at this store
YOU will be certain to find something "t
practical worth to catch your fancy, at
prices that cannot fail TO please. If you
can't find anything suitable here you
can't anywhere.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-18
COlebrOOk. n. III.

December 10. Mrs. Ann Cross died or
Wednesday the 9th. Funeral was held
Friday, Rev. c. H. Gleason attending.
Augustus Osgood is afflicted with
rheumatism.
Mrs. A. E. Frizzell is on the sick list.
A chicken pie supper in the vestry Of
the Nj. Z. Church, was social and finan.
cial success last Wednesday evening.
Augustin Covell is conined to his house
by illness.
Mrs. Fay Whipple has been called to
St. Johnsbury on account of the severe
illness OF her sister, Mrs. Jordan.
Six persons received the ordinance oil
baptism at the NJ E. Church last Sunday,
making sixteen during its present pastor,
ate.
On Wednesday December 9th Mr.. and
Mrs. Fitz Rolf and the Ramsays went to
Hereford, p. g., to witness the marriage
OF Mr.. Louis Ramsay with Miss Hovey,
daughter of the customs house officer,
residing in that place.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-18
West Concord.

December 15.-R. A. McKelvey and
family have returned from Boston and
occupy the Wakefield house in this vii
age.
Ira Lee has sold his farm to E. D. Lee
and A. P. Underwood.
H. c. Wilcox, recently from Stevens
Mills, has purchased the hardware goods
of the L. L. Brigham estate and will
continue the business at the Block. X.
S. Brigham will carry on the tin and
sheet iron work as heretofore. His
large experience and careful attention to
business will merit the patronage OF
those interested in his line. Order your
sugar utensils now so as not to over
crowd him with work later in the season.
o. B. Cutting has superior assert
ment of Christmas goods this year,
among which we might mention some
elegant boxes stationery, wallets, diaries,
willow baskets, toys, dolls, games, story
books, poems, and a nice line of gilt
books.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-18
A Standard Work.--Webster's Interna-
tiOnal Dictionary.


1t cannot have missed the observation
of the reader and student that there has
sprung up, during the last few years, an
absorbing desire upon the part of pub
fishers of some of the large dictionaries
to see how many newly invented words
they can get between the covers of their
works. In this process they seem to
scour the streets for new words and give
to the feeting slang phrase the sanction
of dictionary authority before it has re-
ceived the mint mark of good usage.
When one wants work prepared with
care, one recommended for its practical,
useful knowledge, and whose claim to
merit is not based upon the ground that
it contains few more ephemeral words
than some other, he buys a Webster S
International Dictionary. AS the Holy
Book is the religious guide and counselor
of the civilized world, so Webster's Die
tionarv is the guide and 1ever-failing
counselor of the student and the man OF
letters. Other works may contain more
words; may be more profusely illustra-
ted, and have brighter colors used in the
printing; but Noah Webster, is first in
the hearts of his countrymen" as an edu-
cational guide and source fuseful knowl-
edge. There is more kernel and less shell
and husk in Webster than i'll any other
dictionary published.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-18

Harley IIall came home from L.ncolr
Saturday night and returned yesterday.
Benz. Rich has fitted up part OF hi.
building formerly used as a blacksmith
shop for a general store. We understand
he will have it ready to move into about
Jan. LIST.
Mr.. T. Sullivan expects to start his
pulp mill this week lie has been DELAYED
on account of some machinery that did
not arrive on time.
The ladies Of the Congregational
Church held a Sociable at Mrs. |. E.
Knights last Thursday evening. All re-
port large company and a good time.
Ben Rich went to Bethlehem today to
repair the Waumbeck mill for Frank
Hall & Co. They expect to start saving
about January LIST.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-18
East Charleston.

December 15-Frank Rollins of New
York is spending some time with Wilson
Buck.
Mrs. Bert Gallop has returned home
from a visiting trip to New York.
Mrs. Bailey of Canada is stopping with
her daughter, Mrs. Austin Hall.
Ezra Chappell is taking a vacation on
account of having one of his legs jammed
between two flour barrels.
Us. Sweeney is doing quite a business
buying pressed hay and earring it at Isl
and Pond.
Ed. Allyn had both hands badly hurt
while experimenting with rendrock caps
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-18
Your HnY WON'T Live n Month

So Mr.. Gilman Brown, of 81 Mill St.,
South Gardner, Mass, was told by the
docrors. His son had lung trouble, fol.
lowing Typhoid Malaria, and he spent
three hundred and seventy-fve dollars
with doctors, who finally gave him up.
saying: Your boy won't live a month. y
He tried DR.. Kings New Discovery and a
few bottles restored him to health and
enabled him go to work perfectly well
man. He says he owes his present good
health to the use of DR.. Kings New Dis.
covery, and knows it TO be the best in
the world for lung trouble. Trial bottles
free at J. w. Thurston's Drug Store.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-18
Lexington and South Canaan.

December 15.-Mrs. J. c. Haynes is
slowly recovering from her severe illness.
Mr.. Haynes is now sick.
Henry Parron while chopping for c.
K. Holbrook, cut his foot severely. He
will not be able to work for several
weeks.
Ned Norton, our taxidermist is doing
quite business setting up deer heads.
He has six heads on hand which he has
recently finished.
Miss Edna Jordan is sick with typhoid
fever at St. Johnsbury where she has
been nursing her sick mother, Mrs. J. H.
Jordan, who is gaining slowly.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-18
CHURCH SERVICES.

Congregational.
At the Congregational Church next
Sunday morning at II Rev. c. o. Cries
haber will preach Christmas sermon;
subject, THE Magi's Search" At 5 in
the afternoon the text will be 2 Tim. IL 2
IL know whom have believed, and
am persuaded that He is able to keep
that which have committed unto Him
against that day." All are cordially in
vited to these services.
Episcopal.
Sunday next, Fourth Sunday inAdvent,
services at Christ Church will be Sunday
School at 10, Mathis, Holy Communion
and Sermon on Christ and the Holy
Spirit, the fourth in the course of Advent
addresses, at II, and Evensong at Z,
with a sermon on "The Witness OF BIZ
ology to the Faith" To these services
all are earnestly invited.
A. VINCENT BENNINGTON. Rector.
Methodist Episcopal.
At II a. m. Sunday, A Christmas SER
mon.
1915 p. m. Bible School.
3. p. M. Junior League.
Up. m. Sermon.
700 p. m. Tuesday, Devotional and
literary meeting of the Epworth League
700 p. m. Thursday, Prayer meeting.
To these services all are welcome.
REV. A. E. ATwATER Pastor.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-18

A more sensible or durable holiday
present than an artistic piece of house
hold furniture tea set, or dinner set,
china ware, nickle plated goods cannot
be determined upon. Of late years, too,
such presents are becoming more general
and fashionable, and that anything can
be more acceptable as souvenir at this
season of the year need not be urged.
The place to get such articles as above
enumerated is at Valee Bros, and in
tending purchasers cannot buttind visit
to this store source Of pleasure as well
as profit. They make speciality this
year of many nice things, notably the
O'Clock tea kettle. The firms supply is
unusually large and will be found equal
to the demands of the most exacting buy
ers. To accommodate their patrons the
store will be kept open Tuesday and
Thursday evenings until after Christmas.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-18
Canaan.

December 15.-Lem Perry is building a
very pretty house on Gale street.
A Standardization was givenin Grange
Hall Saturday evening by the West
Stewartstown scholars. The proceeds
netted about S25. They go toward buy
ing a furnace for the school house.
Mrs. Egbert Wentworth is quiteill.
Geo. Van Dyke has just purchased a
fine yearling colt by Early Bird.
Albert Weeks is out again. His friends
are glad to see him on the gain.
The Kickapoo Indians have gone to
Beecher Falls.
John Nichols has returned to his school
in Montpelier.
Samuel Weeks has returned from New
York where he has been the past six
months.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-18

People are often at loss to know
what to purchase for Christmas pres
ent, and to such we would say they can
certainly solve the problem by visit to
DR.. Linehan's drug store where there is
an unusually large and attractive dis
play of useful and dainty, though mex
pensive souvenirs, the various depart
ments being replete with good things for
holiday gifts, objects of beauty and arti-
Giles of value. A glance will convince the
most undecided purchaser that here can
be procured suitable presents, while prices
are so low that they never fail to make
the customer wonder how so much value
can be given for so little money.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-18

The latest "voting contest" in the
Boston Globe is for the most popular
teacher in the New England States. The
three from Vermont having the greatest
number of votes are to be given a trip to
Washington to see Mckinley inaugural
ted. AS our former principal, W. D. Par
sons, is prominent i'll the list, here is a
chance for his former pupils and readers
of the Globe to send in their votes for
him, none of our local teachers beingc can
didates. Mr. Parsons address is Swan
ION
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-18

We would again remind our readers
that the Woman's Auxiliary of Christ
Church will hold a sale of useful and
fancy articles, suitable for Christmas
presents, at the Opera Hall Monday,
afternoon Dec. 81, from 2 O'Clock. A
Christmas supper will be served from 5
to 8 for the sum of % cents, to be fol-
lowed by the popular play "Rebecca S
Triumph" in three acts, with the fol
lowing cast of characters:
Mrs. Rokeman, wealthy lady, age 40,
Mrs. H. E. Fitzgerald
Mrs. Delaine, widow, age co.
Mrs. Foster
Rebecca, a founding, age 10,
Miss Beatrice Rec We
.Clarissa Goldman, a spinster, age 40,
Miss Louise Strathern
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-18
Guildhall.

December 15.-V. r. Holmes is building
a blacksmith shop in the mill yard near
the grist mill. 1t will be ready for bust
ness in few days.
Frank Hall returned to Lincoln last
week. Since then he had the misfortune
to break one of his toes, and is expected
home Wednesday.
p. X. Follansby and wife went to
Bradford last week to be absent all win
ter. Mr.. Follansby will scale logs Tor
! Frank Hall & Co., at Bethlehem.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-18
Christmas goods at Vallee Brothers

1t is trite but true statement that
nowhere will little money go farther in
meeting the demands of the season and
satisfying good taste than at Cades &
Rams hardware and furniture store
For the holiday trade they show some
exceptional values. Furniture, rockers
fancy chairs, lamps in great variety, a
handsome display of china, book racks
music racks, crockery, and numerous
other articles in their line. What more
acceptable gift than one of those splendid
Glenwood stoves! A selection from their
large stock is sure to please, and the firm
invites comparison as to prices.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-18
Rucklen's Arnica Salye.

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 required
1t is guaranteed to give perfect satisfac'
ton, or money refunded. Price 25 cents
box. For sale by ]. w. Thurston.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-18
Norton.

December 15.-The schools are CLOSED
this week until the April term.
Mrs. S. A. Baldwin is recovering from
her very severe illness of some weeks.
Mrs. W. Drew is leaving here for buds
well Junction this week, where she in
tends spending the winter.
Mrs. Sutton went last week to Toronto
to visit her daughter.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-18
LlIllenDurg.

December 15.-At the Hartshorn auc.
ton la st Saturday the home place was
bid off by Mrs. Harry Hartshorn. Their
many friends will be pleased that they
are to remain here Instead of leaving
town.
Farmers Institute meetings will be held
in the hall on Tuesday and Wednesday OF
this week.
The two churches will unite in. Christ.
mas exercises this year.
The Junior Order United American Me.
chancs held a meeting in the hall last
Wednesday evening. There was quite a
large audience and fifteen names were
taken to form a society.
c. H. Frizzell of Danvile has opened a
harness shop here and is prepared to do
all kinds of repairs.
The entertainment given by the ladies
of the Methodist Society passed off sue
cessfuily and Melted them 500.
John Emerson was in town Saturday.
Miss Annie Balch has a number of
pretty and useful Christmas things for
| sale.
NJ. d. Bowker's store looks very at
tractive with new goods and Christmas
things, galore.
Charles Phillips injured his eyes quite
severely while Stacking lime "a few days
ago.
Miss Clara Russ of Columbia is visit
ing Mrs. Henry Warren for few days.
Mrs. Fred Silsby has quite handsome
display of Christmas goods. She is MAX
ing speciality of fine handkerchief.
Mrs. Linus Blaksley is visiting her
daughters in ST. Johnsbury.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur White were home
from St. Johnsbury over Sunday.
The drama will be given on Friday
evening of this week. At its close the
ladies of the Congregational Society will
serve supper, after which there will be
a promenade for all who wish.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-18
Christmas goods at Vallee Brothers.

List of letters remaining uncalled for at
Island Pond post office Dec. IA, 1896:
Mrs. Sarah !. Adams, Miss Maggie
Herman, Mrs. Anna Patterson, Frank
Corner, Vim. L. Grover.
Persons calling for the above will
please mention Advertised letters.
T. c. TRACY, PM.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-18
LOCAL BUSINESS NOTICES
Essex District Probate Court.

sessions of said Court will 4. hi,
Brighton the second Tuesday OF october sn,S
April. Canaan the second TursdaS 80 M,
HemDsr ana May. West Concord the second
the second Tuesday OF January and inix
Special sessions will be held a. - ~
the District by agreement. any p'"ee III
ROBERT CHASE. Judge.
W. II. Bishop, Notary Public with
seal. At HERALD Office.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-18

Officers for the year ensuing for Essex
Lodge, |. o. o. F., will be put in nomina.
ton this Thursday evening. Election oc.
ours the 31st inst.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-18

DR.. Norcross, chairman of the school
board, and deputy sheriff Davis were
busy last week looking after those boys
who prefer playing on the streets to at
tending school. These regular absentees
from school were warned, and now if
moral suasion does not bring about the
desired result the law will be invoked.
The doctor is very much in earnest about
this matter.