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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-06-05
North Stratf0rd, y. III.

June 2.-The exercises ut the church on
Decoration day a. m. were beautifully
carried out By the children and teachers
ui the combined schools OF Stratfurd and
adjoining towns in Vermont, aud where
all did So well special mention should
not be made of any particular ones. Rev.
Mr.. Brown of Groveton addressed the
children in well fitting words. and Rev.
Mr.. Brown of this place acted as chair
man throughout the day. On the plat
form were Messrs. F. n. Day and Guy
Johnson of the Stratford school commit
tee. After the school exercises dinner
was served on the G. I. X. lawn and in
the freight shed and freight cars. Over
1000 people were fed. At 3 O'Clock the
people again assembled at the church
and listened to an eloquent address by
Col. II o. Kent OF Lancaster. The church
was packed to Overlooking and many
could not gain admittance. In the even
ing Living Pictures of the Civil War"
were presented for the first time in New
Hampshire. Over 500 were taken, and
again many were turned away. The
presentation was considered very fine.
Thanks are due to Col. Kent for his kind
ness in speaking to us, to the Lancaster
House, the Thompson Manufacturing
Co., and the Masonic order of Lancaster
for their courtesy i'll loaning bunting,
also to the teachers, scholars and all
Others who took so much pains to make
the exercises interesting.
Mrs. Ella Willard Rowell went to Cape
Elizabeth last Tuesday for a few weeks.
DR.. Adams of Portland has been visit
ing his old friend Jere Willard and fishing
at Maidstone Lake.
Mrs. Ellen Danforth and Mrs. Fred
Hutchns of Groveton attended the Deco
ration day exercises and spent Sunday
in town.
The Chaquamegon orchestra of Cole
brook discOursed sweet music through
out the day and evening, Saturday.
Rev. Mr. Brown addressed the Eastern
Star Chapter of Colebrook last Monday
evening.
Our sympathies are extended to MIRA.
d. Norcott in the loss of family horse.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-06-05

Exercises commemorative of the his
tory of the nation during the war of the
Rebellion, and intended To teach princi-
Piles of patriotism, were held in the High
School room last Friday afternoon.
The walls of the room were hung with
pictures and deckcd with the national
colors, while on the blackboard was a
beautiful design, drawn in colors by Rev.
{. o. Grieshaber. which elected much adj
miration. The Ladies of the g. a. X.
attended in body, and the School Board
and other prominent citizens were also
present. After the exercises by the pu-
pills a stirring patriotic address by Mr..
A. II. Hall was listened to with much in.
terest. BY request of the principal, Mrs.
+. NJ. Dunbar responded in few well
chosen words, for the Ladies of the 6. A.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-06-05
Brighton Republican c.,.,.-

\ caucus Of the Republican Voters Of
the Town Of Brighton Is hereby called to
be held at the Island Pond Han sotBr.
day evening, June C, 1896, at $50
O'Clock for the following purposes:
First-To choose three delegates ans
three alternates to attend the District
Convention at Montpelier, Tuesday Iune
16.
Second-To choose three delegates aud
three alternates toattend the State Con
vention at Burlington, Wednesday, June
II.
Third-To choose six delegates and six
alternates to attend the County Convcn-
ton to be held at Guildhall, Tuesday
June %.
Fourth-To elect a town committee of
three to serve for the two years next en-
suing.
Fiith-To transact any other proper
business. Per Order,
REPUmICAN TowN COMMITTEE.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-06-05
CRANKY.

June 2.-Miss Bertha Carpenter at
tended her sister Lillian's wedding May
% at LyndonSille. Mr.. Ernest Chase
was the happy man.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. c. Gleason spent Dec
Grafton Day at st. Johnsbury, and Geo.
Dee and wife at Lunenburg.
Arthur and Joseph McGill of Burke
spent Sunday at A. ]. Dee's.
A. NJ. Carpenter was chosen delegate
and J. L. Wells alternate to attend the
conference OF churches which is to be held
at Littleton, n. H., commencing today.
a not very large but willing crowd
gathered at the meeting house last
Thursday to clean it and put down thC
new carpet in the singers seat.
II. c. Wilcox of Stevens Mills has pur
chased the b. S. Carpenter farm.
b. E. Hartwell of Stevens Mills has re
turned from business trip to Boston.
The Northern Lumber Co.'S mills seen
to be doing a nice business regardless o
the hard times.
H. c. Wilcox attended the dedication
of the Masonic Temple at Lyndonville.
Smith Bros. are expecting to finisI
saving their stock Of logs in June.
Road commissioner fioSdru is doinl
some good work on the roads this sea
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-06-05
Bloomfield.

A Republican Caucus will lie held in the
Town Hall, Saturday evening June 6,
at 100 O'Clock.
First-To elect delegates and alter
mates to attend the District Convention
at Montpelier Tuesday, June 16.
Second-To elect delegates and alter
mates to attend the State Convention at
Burlington Wednesday, June II.
Third-To transact any other business
properly brought before it.
PER ORDER Town COMMITTEE.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-06-05

For the past two weeks Rev. Mr.. Ellis
an Evangelist from the Pacific Slope. has
been assisting at the NJ. Z. Church in
revival work, leaying town the first o
June.
4 Republican Caucus is callei for the
evening Of the 9th to elect delegates to
State and District Conventions.
Sarah Quimby, widow OF the late RIOS.
well Quimby, passed from earth a little
before midnight Sunday May 81, at the
hume OF her son George ". Ouimby in
this town. at the ripe old age OF SO years.
During her long life of industry and Low.
ing deeds she had held the love and es-
TEEN OF the entire community. OF her
own family of brothers and sisters she
was the last To bid adieu to earthly
scenes. OF her four children, three sons
and one daughter, but one remains
to cherish her memory. "Graudma, -
Mother Quimby," or Aunt Sarah, -
will long be held in affectionate rcmem-
brance by large circle of relatives and
friends. The funeral was held at her late
home on Tuesday, June 2, at p. m, the
pastor of the NJ. Z. Church officiating.
The charges that are now occurring in
dictate that Concord will soon have, for
a time at least, but one resident pastor.
Possibly it may be we'll to allow little
time for the religious atmosphere to clear
itself
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-06-05

The Boston Comedy Company gave
two excellent performances last Saturday
and Monday evenings under the man,
agcinent of the ever popular II. Price
Webber and his talented wife, attracting
audiences that no other company could
The company will return here July 7, for
one night only, when will be presented
a strong double bill "Black Eyed Susan
and THE Rough Diamond" This per
Torrance will be given for the benefit o
the Court of Foresters here, and it is {
foregone conclusion that the hall will b,
filled. Manager Weber caters very sue
cessfully to the pleasure of his patrons
and deserves large houses wherever h
NAV 90
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-06-05
Lexington and South Canaan.

June 2.-As Jay Gould and Mertie Jor-
dan were riding last last Saturday on the
Sims Hill road the horse became unman.
ageable and overturned the carriage,
throwing out the occupants ard running
away. The young couple escaped with.
out serious injury but the carriage was
badly smashed.
Died in Lexington, May II, Mrs. C.
R. Mum, aged 80 years. Mrs. Num-
had been great sufferer, having beer
partially paralyzed for over thirty years
and fer the past twelve years she wa:
entirely helpless. She was blessed with {
kind husband and son who were untirine
in their efforts to render her comforta
BILE during her long suffering. Her remains
were taken to Hereford, P. O., her for
mer residence for burial.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-06-05
Presentation of Diplomas

Christ Church is the recipient OF some
very beautiful altar vestments, winch
were used for the first time last Sunday.
They are the work of Mrs. John Reeve
and are splendid specimens OF eccles'ast'-
cal art. We understand that this KIND
of work is considered by the ladies to be
most difficult of execution, which TACT OF
course adds to the credit due Mrs. Reeve
As the vcstrnents are to be used during
the Trinity season the color is green, the
embroidery being worked with gold SILK,
The designs are the correct symbols OF
the early Christian Church, beng the
same as discovered in the Catacoinbs OF
Rome. 1t is needless to say that the gen
erous gift of Mrs. Reeve is greatly appre,
ciated by FIR. Burlington and the whoie
congregation. 1t appears TO us that III
Island Pond there is very little someone
or other cannot do, we are always dis
covering some latent talent.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-06-05
Norton.

June 2-Mr. John Conway and
daughter Nellie spent the Queens birth.
day al Montreal.
Mrs. W. G. Nelson is at Montreal at
tending the Baptist Convention this
week.
The Mis- sion, which was to take place
in June, at the St. Barnard's Church, to
be preached by Father Knapp, is post
poned until the first part OF October next
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-06-05
AMONG OUR NElGHBORS.
AVerill.

June 2.-Last week Wednesday, May
81, Edward, the seventeen year old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Michael ODonnell, en-
ployed by the Averill Lumber Company,
while at work on some logs accidentally
slipped into the water and was drowned.
The boy was found the following day by
one of the other employees. Funeral
services were held at the home of his par
ents May 20, by Rev. Mr.. Murray OF
Dixville, P. Q. The interment was made
at the Hereford Church cemetery. The
deceased was born in England and came
to this town when a small child. He
was a boy of excellent character and
loved by all who knew him.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-06-05

The graduating exercises of the class OF
90 will occur at the opera hall Friday
evening June 5,with essays by the gradu-
ating class, closing with the customary
class reception and promenade. Appended
is the programme, and the citizens gen
orally are very cordially invited to at
tend without further ceremony:
PROGRAMME.
Music, orchestra
Prayer.
Solo, Mrs. IL. L. FltZSeraiu
Essay-"Growth of American Literature"
Helena Chase
Essay-"Vermont Men,"
Sarah Patterson
Solo. Mrs. ]. II. Cades
Essay-"Modern Superstitions,"
Maude Skillens
Essay-"The New Woman"
Marguerite Clifford
Essay with neutrality-suspicious. no
| Educated Maude LeBourveau
| ,,,s;c Orchestra
Presentation of Diplomas.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-06-05

The HERALD would like to see the
watering trough on Cross street replaced
by fountain. Besides being inconveni-
ent the trough is an unsightly object for
one of our principal thoroughiares, and
if the various societies in town will take
the matter in hand the eyesore can easily
give place to a thing of beauty as well as
utility. "ln union is strength"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-06-05
s..r.;..s nj Grncr Me. Church

Services at Grace NJ. L. Church,
IL an sermon. Subject, Who touched
me."-Mark 5.3l, Last clause.
1915 p. m. Sunday School.
3 u. m. Meeting of the Junior League.
Att p. m. sermon, Subject, Well Shod. IS
Tuesday at 40 p. m. Epworth League,
Friday at $50 p. M. Class meeting.
To these services all are welcome.
REV. 4. +. ATwATER, Pastor.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-06-05
Window Shades at Vallee Brothers.

At the Congregational Church next
Sunday morning at II Rev. c, 0. Cries
haber will preach on the subject" THE
Greatest need of the World" Mat. 1914.
And Jesus went forth and saw a great
multitude and was moved with compass
sion toward them" At 5 in the after
noon on the subject Contentment-Phil.
All. 81 have learned in whatsoever
state | am Herewith to be content"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-06-05

Owing to misunderstanding the date
for republican caucus was given last
week as May 80, but it should be June
6. The corrected announcement appears
elsewhere. In addition to the election of
delegates to the state, district and coun-
ty conventions town committee is to be
chosen. Let every republican voter plan
TO attend.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-06-05
A. V. BENNINGTON, Priest in charge.

1t will be a pleasure to their many friends
here to learn that Burnham & Barnev's
Orchestra of Berlin, n H., have been en-
gagged to furnish music for the grand
centennial ball at the "Ralto," Bethel.
Me, next Wednesday. The Grand Trunk
System will give half fare rates between
Berlin and Portland.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-06-05

Keep your lawn moved. If you are in
experienced, borrow your neighbours
lawn mower, and, being inexperienced,
you don't want to break a good ma
chine. Just get him to come over and
show YOU how to run it. You will pick
up the idea at a few sittings.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-06-05

Misses May Reeve and Mabelle Viii
mot, who have been attending the teach
ers' training school at Chelsea, Mass.
have returned home. Miss Reeve goes to
Burlington this week to attend the
graduation exercises at Bishop Hopkins
Hall.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-06-05
LOCAL BUSINESS NOTICES
ESSEX District Proha,o Co..-,

Sessions oi said Court viii br bs,5 ~
.tlshton the second Tuesday Of &c., M
Apt,L canaan the second Turssiav - y
AFhner and May. West ConcT.r.I ~. -, a
tuesday, 81 neccmbcr and Iunr ,,1sSt,,,,,.
ING second Tuesday Of January and inIy
special sessions will br held =, -. t! ~ = l.
the bisuict by agreement any p''N' ~
ROBERT CHASE. Judge.
.r,l nc Ehte music cover is ON sale at
hurston's drug store. Five cents.
W II. Bishop, Notary Public with
seal. At HERALD Office. '' 80"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-06-05

Mr.. James Perdue, an old soldier residing
at Monroe, Mich, was severely afflicted with
rheumatism but received prompt relief from
pain by using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He
says: AT times my back would ache so
badly that | could hardly raise up. If / had
not gotten relief would not be here to write
these few lines. Chamberlain's Pain Balm
has done me a great deal of good and l feel
very thankful for it," For sale by G. E.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-06-05

Last Tuesday Mr.. John 7. Thurston
completed forty-two years of service in
the employment of the Grand Trunk,
twenty-one of which he has run the en-
ginc he now has in his care Not many
men enjoy such a record long service in
railroad life.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-06-05

An Italian band Of three pieces put in
an appearance last week and picked up
many nickels and dimes. They also fur
nished catchy and popular music for
dance in the opera house hall which of
course attracted large crowd of dan
rprS
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-06-05

T.. Parsons and wife are at Windsor
attending the meeting OF the grand chap.
ter of the order of Eastern Star which
convened there last Wednesday. Their
little girl accompan ed them.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-06-05

Next Sunday, the first after Trinity, the
services at Christ Church will be Mathis
and Litany at II, and Evensong at Z.
The subject for the Evensong sermon will
be"The Ancient and Modern Dagon Wor-
ship" All are earnestly invited to these
services.
A. v BENNINGTON Priest in rharUe
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-06-05

The best book on Turkey and the
Turks, 6SS PIP, handsome binding, illus
trated S2.75, for S1.5O by express, or
Sill postpaid. G. H. Colby 6, Co. s
bookstore, Lancaster, n. II.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-06-05

The regular communication of Island
Pond Lodge No. ~, +. & A. NJ, occurs
next Monday evening at the usual hour,
and full attendance of the craft is de-
sired. Work.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-06-05
COlcbrOOk, n. III.

June 1.-The exercises of Memorial
Day passed off with fair success. There
was a profusion OF flowers and banners
but the procession was assailed by the
inevitable gale, and the rain came nearly
as soon as the cemetery was reached
The Grafton in the town hall by Rev.
c. n. Gleason was listened to by small
but appreciative audience.
Mrs. Della Lyman, whose condition
has been daily improving since the first
of May, had very bad attack last
Thursday. 1t seemed more like convul-
sions than paralysis, and she is now in a
very enfeebled state, but apparently gain
ing for the last three days.
Re-. w. A. Loyne gave the third in his
series OF sermons last Sunday, "The rela-
ton of the community to the Church. ="
The business men were specially invited,
and were present in smalnumbers owing
to the inclemency of the weather.
Elder Magoon and Miss Rosa Beecher
are holding meetings in the vicinity.
Colby and Knight are clearing of
twenty-five acres of meadow land.
Miss Lacy is instructing large class
in vocal music. She has rooms at w. T.
Phillips.
The friends of Miss Mary Danforth
were plunged in almost uncomfortable
anxiety by the accounts of destructive
cyclone in western city in which she
was lecturing. A letter has been re-
Gently received assuring them of her
safety.
Z. d. Young has n crew of men over
the river getting out underpinning for ].
Spcncer's new house.
E. L. Holden with a party of friends
we're fishing last week at Greenough
pond.
Mothers will find Chamberlain's Cough
! Remedy especially valuable for Group and
| whoopinr cough. 1t will give prompt relic
and is safe and pleasant. We have sold il fol
the most perfect satisfaction. c. w. Rich
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-06-05

Roy Dechene, of Brooklyn, or as he puts
it Greater New York." is enjoying a
short vacation at his home here. His
friends are glad to see him again.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-06-05

J. ). Stowell, of Milford, n. H., a
former citizen passed Sunday in town
the guest OF his father. His old friends
gave him a very cordial greeting.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-06-05

See advertisement elsewhere for pro-
possls for building a school house an or
near tbs Hunter farm.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-06-05
Curtain Po,es a, vaTes Brothers.

Miss Shirley White has gone To- Mon
trcal To -pcud few days Nith her sister
Mrs. ]. (. Laudrc.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-06-05
TOWN TOPICS.
Window Shades at vallee Brothers.

We are to have two new sidewalks on
Mountain street in place of the apology
tor such that have existed for some time
past.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-06-05
Curtain Poles at Vallle Brothers.

\ big drive in fancy shoes and slippers
at Stern Brothers this week. Read their
new advertisement.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-06-05
Bucklen's ArnIca Salve.

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
a box. For sale by ]. w. Thurston.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-06-05

Window Shades at Vallee Brothers
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-06-05

Mothers will find Chamberlain'S Cough
Remedy especially valuable for Group and
whoopinr cough. 1t will give prompt relief
and is safe and pleasant. We have sold il for
several years and it has never failed to give
the most perfect satisfaction. c. w. Rich
ards Duquesne, Pa. Sold by 6. Il. Clarke.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-07
Wash Fabrics.

(1cSSS NToHE figured Grass Linens, Ducks, s<sSl sGSSSl N Piques, Persian Waist Cambrics, Dimi- SsOY ties, Plain and Silk Striped and Checked Lin W9SSr ens Persian effect Organdies, MulIs and White SsG2| Goods at prices lower than ever beore I6C-Novely white Pque, heavy quality 25 YG N Oo 2c and 5cPain and fancy Grass Lnen S1@SeW iON, less than early seasons price. TSY IO1o-A line of Dimties Organdies NC%Nl iZ2O prinings formerly
 IOo-New English Chambrays, stripes EKAI NV Waists, regular price cents OCAy O1o-Whie Corded Printed Lawns range TaSIVI O2N terms, regular value I2l
 E HsA O-Pnted Dress Pques light grounds W}02I ~ fore at I25 cents. Al Q1c-Prned Duck Sutings novelty stripes and fgues ASNl| O2S actual value I2
 eXH Q1o-Dotted Cepon pink light blue, red heorope
 (1Ml O2N solid coors, regular price I2a I@ S1o-China Silk Prints of XYSnl O2O signs, value
 N E1o-Zephyr Dress Gnghams, stripes (&Xl O2N and 12a cents quality. ASGI I1o-Whie Checked Nainsook szes value S2ZGI T2O 7 cents YGJN Q3o-Best Indigo Prints, sold before sNgE Q1c-Best quality 64x64 Standard Shiting Percae
 S9l 01oNew figured Dress ChaIes in light grounds. NM OOoA Dress Pattern containing yards pretty tb Gyl Z0N Scotch Lawns splendid value 65
Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-07
Ladies'
 Muslin Underwear.

Our GREAT SALE is most marked in our Muslin Underwear Department. The big reductions in our we'll known fine grades of these goods will soon reduce the enormous stock of them.
 DON'T DELAY.
 When you visit the store take elevator to this depart ment-second floor.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-11
TELEGRAPHIC BREvITIES.

Prince Wroede, Austrian minister to the
United States, arrived at New York yes
terday on the steamer Werra, from Bre-
men.
The Ohio State University at Columbus
has a new telescope. 1t is a gift from En-
erson McMillin of New York. 1t has l2-
inch lens, 1e-foot barrel, transit, and spec
troscope on the model of the Lick ODserv-
atory.
A mixed train on the Huntington Branch
railroad ran over mule near Greenvile,
Miss, yesterday, derailing the engine and
three cars. Engineer j. w. Mason was
scalded to death. The fireman saved him.
self by jumping.
John j. Ramage, ex-auditor Of Delaware
county. Ohio, was sandbagged Thursday
night by three men near Marysville, o..
robbed, thrown on a railroad track, run
over by train. and will lose an arm and
leg. and may die.
Guy Arlington, son of a well-known Men,
phis. Tenn, physician, who has been in GUS
tOdy at Mobile for several days, charged
with forgery, was released yesterday on the
reques. OF friends. who believe him to be
crazy. He left Immediately for Central
America
Governor Altgeld has granted a pardon to
ex-Representative John l.. Geher, doing five
years time at Joliet penite ltiary for muir
der during a riot at the Titles mine, in
Tazewel county, Illinois, in 1894. when two
men were killed and the mine burned. The
Governor says Geher is innocent.