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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-18
NORMAL SCHOOLS NO GOOD.
The Commission Appointed by Gov.
Woodbury. to Investigate the Normal
SchUoIs Makes AN interesting

The commissioners appointed last
spring by Gov. Woodbury. to investigate
the Normal schools OF the state and re-
port upon their efficiency, have made a
report to the governor in which they
show the inadequate character OF the
work the Normal schools are doing and
recommend the abolition of the entire
system. The commissioners are Fred
Arnold, Frank ken6eld, Ashbel A. Dean,
Henry S. Bingham, John P. Rich.
The commissioners find that
This State has nointerest in any realty
connected with the Normal schools in the
State.
"There is no uniform system OF teach
ing or training in the Normal schools in
this State.
THE graduates of the Normal schools
in this State have cost the State, on an
average, 1929 90 each per year, for the
last seven years.
"The work of these schools is confined
chiefly to the usual studies of our com.
mon schools, and their pupils are largely
from the locality OF each school and It's
immediate environment.
"The graduates from the Norma
schools in this State do not, upon an
average, receive greater pay than gradu-
ates from our academies and high schools.
"The Normal schools in this State are
not in close contact with our public
school system, and the State has but lit
tie control of their methods.
cat the present time there is no ade-
ouate system for training teachers in this
State.
Under the present system the Normal
schools in this State are no more entitled
to State aid than other academies and
good central schools throughout the
State.
"The Normal schools in the neighbour
ing States, while exhibiting great diver
gence in methods and efficiency, are prac-
teal training schools for teachers, and as
such, are superior to the Normal schools
in Vermont.
"We unanimously recommend that all
State appropriation for the benefit of the
Normal schools in this State cease, and
that the present Normal school system
be abolished. -
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-18
Lunenburg.

September ISL. F. Warren and wife
are home from Bethlehem. We are glad
to see them but are sorry to see Mrs.
Warren in such feeble health and hope to
see her better before long.
Miss Gertrude Hartshorn is home from
Mt. Pleasant.
B. |. Brown has moved his family to
South Lunenburg.
The East Concord ball team defeated
the Lunenburgs by score of rs to 81
at Fellows field Saturday p. m.
J. J. Stafford has finished work at
Bethleham and is now visiting relatives
at Danville and Burke.
Howard Coburn, George Silsby and
Frank Pond, went last Monday to Comp
ton, N. H., to work in Colby Brothers
saw mill.
George Campbell and family have gone
to Compton for a few months.
daughter of Mr.. Linns Blakeslee &C
companied by her husband are visiting
at his home.
George II. Downer and wife have FIN
ished work at Lyndonville and returned
home.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-18

In recent letter to the manufacturers Mr..
w. +. Benjamin, editor Of the Spectator,
Rushford, n. Y, says 1T may be a pleas
ure to you to know the high esteem in which
Chamberlaiu's medicines are held by the peo-
Pile OF your own state. where they must be
best known. An aunt OF mine, who resides
at Dexter, Iowa, was about to visit me
few years since. and before leaving home
wrote me asking IL they were sold here. stat
ing II they were not she would bring "a guam
tity with her, as she did not like to be with
out them" The medicines referred to are
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. famous for
its cures Of colds and Group; Chamberlains
Pain Balm for rheumatism. lame back pains
in the side and chest. and Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhna Remedy for
bowel complaints These medicines have
been in constant use in Iowa for almost a
quarter Of "A century. The people have learned
that they are articles of great worth and
merit and unequaled by any other. They
are for sale here by G. T. Clarke.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-18

The 18th regiment of Vermont Vols.
will hold a picnic and reunion at Barton
Wednesday, September %. commencing
at IL O'Clock a. III. The exercises will be
held on the Fair Grounds, il the weather
permits, otherwise in the Opera Hall in
the village. Dinner will be served ut
O'Clock. Speaking and other exercises
will be held in the afternoon, and there
will be camp fire in the evening, if the
comrades remain. 1t is expected that
Col. Proctor and Gen. Grout will be
present. Reduced fares on the B. & NJ.
K. K. Trains will leave here for the
north at 5 80 and 9:02 p. M; for the
south at 4 :3s, sos and IL 81 p. m. An
invitation is extended to all veterans and
members OF Relief Corps and to drum
mers and fifers. This isthe first reunion
of the regiment held in Orleans county
and it is hoped that the attendance will
be large. Extend the invitation.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-18
Norton.

September 15.-An accident occurred
at the railway crossing at this place,
whereby three men lost their lives on
Friday of last week As near as can be
ascertained these men, Fred Henri, his
son Joseph and one Frank Boudreau were
in buggy approaching the crossing
from the Averill or east side of the track
and Just as the wagon was fairly on the
track it was struck by No. 3 express, due
to pass that station at about 2.05 p, M,
and it with its occupants were hurled a
distance of some 40 or so feet. The horse
escaped but the three untortunates lay
quivering in the agonies of death. JOS
epll was tearfully mangled and his remains
were picked up and placed in the G. T. X.
baggage room, his father was terribly
bruised about the head and other parts
of the body, bleeding profusely from the
ears and nose. Death ended his sufferings
at ten minutes of six the same day. The
man Baudoin dying ten minutes later.
Both died at the home of Mrs. Contin,
who did everything she could for the
sufferers and the the bereaved family.
Mr.. Fred Henri was much respected
farmer living on the Averill road and
leaves widow and several children to
mourn the loss of kind husband and
father. Frank Boudreau lately came to
Norton and was in the employ of Henry
Marsh. He was about 36 years of age
and believed to have came from White
field, n. H. Mr.. Marsh has communica-
ted with his relatives. The theory put
forth as to the cause of the accident is
that Mr.. Henri who was driving, did not
see or hear the train before he came al
most upon the track. This crossing is
considered dangerous from the fact that
high banks and railroad buildings pre-
vent hearing or seeing trains coming
from the south, and the horse being hard
bitteG could not stop him in time to
avert the accident. Baggage master,
James Martin, on being interviewed said +,
LAS soon as | saw the train coming |
went to the crossing as always do and
saw no one, but few minutes later no.
ticed foot passengers coming from the
west side and this team from the east
side. gave all the warning l could but
the team did not stop" The train was
in charge of conductor Pigeon and engi-
neer BILLY" Atkinson who stopped it to
render what assistance they could.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-18

FIJI. Michigan the general superln'
tendent, Vim. Cotter superintendent and
7. r. Williams train master. made
special trip last Monday between Port
land and Island Pond to ascertain how
best they could accommodate the public,
and as result of their investigationst the
cancelled morning and evening trains be-
tween the two places will be restored
very soon. Mr.. Michigan while here
stated that it wascertainly the intention
of the company to give their patrons
such service as would best accommodate
them, fact that we all recognize, and
their prompt action in this matter DEM
onstrates it.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-18

For the first six months of the present
year under the new management the
Grand Trunk railway system has not
made as good showing as was expected'
The Chicago & Grand Trunk end OF the
road, however, has done well, according
to the statement just made public Inc
net result of the working of the combined
system under General Manager Hays is a
deficiency for the half of the year OF $685.
600, in contrast with a deficiency OF
e1O1 200 for the same period in 1895
For the six months ending June 80, the
gross receipts of the entire system were
Ct 7o7, 500; operating expenses 81 ,21s,.
200; leaving net earnings of $3.50, 300
Out of this amount charges of G4S4, zoe
were paid, leaving balance of only
Ga, 600. Competition for traffic and low
rates is given as the cause of the poor
showing.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-18

The Guy Brothers aim to please and
hit the target every time. They are great
favorites here and their entertainment
last Monday evening certainly increased
their good reputation. 1t is not often
that minstrel troupe gives such general
satisfaction as did the Guy Brothers COM
bination. Many novelties of superior
merit were presented, and a large audi
epce was kept convulsed with laughter
throughout the entire performance. We
looked in vain for the kindly greeting OF
MIR. George Guy, senior, and wife. They
have gone on before, but their memory is
cherished by many friends all over thu
country.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-18
Frank H. Mason of Akron, Ohio, afte

Frank H. Mason of Akron, Ohio, after
a pleasant visit of several weeks here in
his early home renewing old acquaint-
ances. left town on Tuesday, not, how
ever, before seeing his subscription to the
HERALD advanced to 1898, and contribu-
ting $40 to the Episcopal Rectory fund.
Mr.. Mason went from here to st. Johns
bury. where he will stay with his mother
two weeks, then he will 60 to Portland,
Me-. for a few days, expecting to start
from there for Akron early in October.
Mrs. Mason and daughters went back
two weeks ago.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-18

Justice Parsons went to Norton last
week to hold an inquest regarding the
death of the men Henri Gather and SOM
and one named Boudreau, reported else
where. Mr.. Parsons will make his re-
port to the county court. Later the
State Railway Commissioners will make
a thorough investigation. We learn hat
a suit for damages have been entered
against the railroad company, Mr.. Por,
ter H. Dale being retained by the rela'
tives of the deceased.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-18

The Birthday Party" gotten up by
the ladies of the Congregational Church,
and held last Friday evening at the par
sonage, was a bonanza for its promo
tiers. They realized over 500 as result
of their efforts, with other sources to
hear from. The party was very pleas
ant affair and greatly enjoyed by those
attending. The ladies feel jubilant at
their success as we'll they may, and we
congratulate them on the happy result.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-18

Freddie Stoddard has been visiting in
Lowell. Mass, his brother Clayton re-
turned home with him for a short vaca.
ton with relatives and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sleeper Of Lancaster. n.
H., have been visiting their daughter,
Mrs. Kit Hudson.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. W. Stevens are taking
a visiting trip through L aledonia County.
Presiding Elder Hamilton will hold
quarterly meeting next Sunday morn
ing at o O'Clock. There will be a quar-
terly conference meeting.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Ingalls, Of Lancas-
ter visited i'll town last week.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-18

They came, they saw, and they got
enough. The Newport base ball club
came to Island Pond last Tuesday to
play the Islaad Ponds but were over
whelmingly defeated by a score of 26 to
8. The features of the game was the
pitching by Hodgdon and the terrific
smuggling OF the Island Ponds, they using
up five Newport twirlers. The Viewpoints
were gentlemen and we hope to see them
here again before long.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-18

DR.. Sutton, having decided to give up
housekeeping, will sell at public auction,
at the Buck house, next Tuesday Sep
TENDER %, his household goods and per-
sonal effects, consisting of parlor, sitting
room and dining room furniture, carpets,
bedroom suits, combined secretary and
bookcase, Sterling organ, sewing ma
chine, stoves, cooking utensils, crockery,
tools, carriage, harness, sleigh, robes,
ETC., etc. Sale begins at 10 a. M, and
terms are cash.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-18

Our neighbor, Jas. Cooper, is rejoicing
in the possession of a fine two story
dwelling with external adornments OF
bay windows, varandas, ETC., all made
attractive by being nicely painted. The
interior fitted with bath room, hot and
cold water, ten room dwelling with
halls, closets, etc, all newly rapered and
painted. All this where four months ago
was an old story and half house OF tor
bidding aspect, and inconvenient ap'
pointments. o. S. Eaton architect and
builder.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-18

The following taken from the East
Burke correspondent of the Lyndonville
Journal must he very gratifying to the
friends of the young lady: The concert
Saturday night given by Miss Grace
Davis and local talent was very fine and
drew good house. Everyone was much
pleased with Miss Davis. She iscertaiuly
a very fine violinist and has promising
future before her. If she has her health
she goes to Germany in two years.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-18
Flower pots at Vallee Brothers.

Perley E. Herrin, who for four years
has filled the position as buyer of boys
clothing for the firm of Brown Thomson
& Co., Hartford, Conn, has resigned
that position and is taking a prepara
tory course at the Island Pond High
School previous to his entering Boston
University.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-18

Edith and Flossie MCGEE, two former
Island Pond girls, had the honor of shak-
ing hands with Ii Hung Chang the great
Chinese statesman. on his way through
Schrieber, Ont, their home. They and
two other girls shook his hand and sang
to him.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-18

Books at 20 to 90 per cent less than
the Publishers prices, at Colby's book
store, Lancaster. Life and speeches of
Mckinley, postpaid, 1900 pp.) rs cents,
also of Democratic candidate at same
price. We sell books on installments and
any subscription book ut less than price
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-18

An examination of applicants to teach
in Essex County, will be held in the
school house at Bloomfield on Saturday,
September 10Th, commencing at 8 o'clock
a. m. This is the last examination that
will be held before February.
PORTER H. DALE, County Examiner.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-18

Lieutenant. Governor Mansur, who
went with the Vermont delegation to
visit Mckinley, returned home last Sum
day. He expresses himself as very much
pleased with the trip, and is more san
guine than ever, if such thing were
possible, as to AIcKinley's election.
While at Canton Mr.. Mansur had the
honor of speaking to a representative
Ohio audience to whom he was intro
duced by Major Mckinley.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-18
LOCAL BUSINESS NOTICES
Essex District Probate Court.

% SESSIONS OF said Court will Inc held M
h h the second Tuesday OF Octoher and
ApriL canaan the second Tuesday 81 No.
Tnrsda, a ~ SAag. West coneord the second
inc second Tuesday OF January and iniYl
special sessions will he held n, - -. l.,
the District by agreement my i''''s III
ROBERT CHASE. Judge.
w II. Bishop, Notary Public with
seal. At HERALD Office.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-18

The Grand Trunk has under cunsidcra-
ton the existing time table with view
to better accommodate its patrons.
This is just what we expected and so
stated in these columns the company
would do when they found that the pres
ent schedule did not give satisfaction.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-18

William Willoughby of Stanstead, P.
@, former resident of Island Pond, was
here over Sunday visiting his daughters
and son. His daughter Mrs. Annie
Thurston returned with him Monday, to
be absent two weeks.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-18

G. E. Clarke has disposed of one-third
interest in his business to Mr.. Pomeroy
of Compton, P. O., and is busy taking
stock. The new firm will go into effect
in a few days, and will also include the
son Harry G. Clarke.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-18

Hires Rootbeer is strengthening, both
to the nerve and brain worker, as well as
to the physical athlete. Every household
should have it. 1t is the most delicious,
sparkling and effervescent drink in the
world. A package makes FIVE gallons.
Campaign paraders will find it very re-
freshing.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-18

Miss Rena Hall has returned to her
school in Bradford where she has taught
with such success the past year. 1.-THE
School Board of that town are much
pleased at her return. This speaks vol
umes for Miss Hall.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-18

Rev. A. V. Burlington has announced
his intention of delivering a series of lee
lures here the coming winter on Eliza
bethian Literature. That they will be a
great treat is foregone conclusion.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-18

The hunting season opened September
Is instead of September 1, as some of
our sportsmen thought. AS usual ]. w.
Thurston is on hand with a full line of
hunting goods.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-18

Arthur Tracy has given up his position
in the post office and hasgone to CRANKY,
Que, to teach school and incidentally to
study French. His place in the post
office is supplied bv his sister Miss Julia
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-18

The HERALD Court report is unavoida-
bly, held over for next week, the editor
being kept too close at work as the clerk
of the grand jury to furnish it this week.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-18

Frank Fowler left town last Friday for
Utica, N. Y, where he has employment in
a large jewelry store as foreman in charge
of the repair department. Success to
YOU Frank.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-18

Ripans TaDules: one gives relief.
Ripans Tabules cure indigestion.
Ripans Tabules cure torpid liver.
Ripans Tabules: gentle cathartic.
Ripans Tabules cure constipation.
Ripans Tabules. for sour stomach,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-18

Commencing Friday September Is, NJ.
II. Davis will sell out his entire stock be-
fore the first of November at greatly re-
duced prices. Read his new ad on this
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-18

List Of letters remaining uncalled for at
the Island Pond post office Sept IL, 1896.
E. G. Baldwin, Frank ]. Fox, Carl
Persons calling for the above will
please mention Advertised letters.
T. {. Tracy. p. NJ.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-18

Contrary to general expectation in this
vicinity, Hon. II. c. Bates, representative
elect for St. JOhnsbury, announces that
he is not a candidate for the speakership.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-18

From all accounts Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy is Il Godsend to the afflicted. There
is no advertisement about this; we feel just
like saying it.-The Democrat, Carrollton,
Ky. For sale by G. E. Clarke.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-18

Perley Herrin of Hartford, Conn, has
retured home to take two years course
of study preparatory to entering Boston
University.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-18

Ross Encampment No. :, |. o. o. F.
holds its regular meeting next Tuesday
evening at the usual hour. Work, and a
full attendance is desired.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-18
CONGREGATIONAL.

sOnRreshtionhi.
At the Congregational Church next
Sunday morning at IL, Rev. {. 0. Cries
haber will preach from the text Ecles. 3 i =.
"Toeverything there is season and a
time uevery purpose under the Heaven. !"
At in the afternoon from Acts SO.
Then Peter answered, Silver and gold
have none, but such as l.have give
thee, in.the name of Jesus Christ OF Naza-
reth, rise up and walk.
Episcopal.
Next Sunday, the 10th Sunday after
Trinity the services at Christ Church will
be Sunday School at 10, Mathis, and
Holy Communion and Sermon at IL.
Evensong with sermon att. The subject
of the evening sermon will be "The
TRANSPORTATION Of Christ" To these
services all are earnestly invited.
A. VINCENT BENNINGTON, Rector.
Methodist Episcopal.
At 1890 a. IN. Love Feast.
At IL a. m. sermon by Presiding Elder
Hamilton, followed by the Sacrament OF
the Lords Supper.
12.15 p. M. Bible School
7 p. m. The second addresse on the
characteristic features OF the four
Evangelists.
100 p. m. Tuesday, Epworth League.
100 p. m. Thursday, Gospel Service at
Iron Bridge School House
100 p. nj. Friday, Class meeting.
To these services all are welcome.
REV. A. Z. ATwATER, Pastor.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-18

Stern Brothers say part of their new
fall stock has arrived and more is coming
every day. Read their new nd next
week
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-18

SehC IL 10 HIS HIUtHeT III VcFTHHHys
Mr.. Jacob Esbensen, who is in the employ
of the Chicago Lumber Co.. at Des Moines,
Iowa, says: ~ have just sent some medicine
back to my mother in the old country, that
know from personal use to be the best medi-
cine in the world for rheumatism, having
used it in my family for several years. 1t Is
called. Chamberlain's Pain Balm. 1t always
does the work" so cent bottles for sale by
G. f. Clarke.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-18

Arthur Covieo has Gone to Manchester
on brief visit to friends, and from Man
chester he goes to Boston, where he has a
good position.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-18

Mr.. and Mrs. {. F. Bostele who have
been visiting with Mr.. and Mrs. W. p.
Stevens returned home Wednesday after
greatly enjoying their short stay.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-18

Edward d. Lee. son of Rev. +. p. Leea
former resident of Island Pond, spent
Sunday in town, the guest Of Mr..
and Mrs. John Reeve.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-18
NOTICE..

Notice is hereby given that application will
be made at the next session of the General
Assembly of Vermont to assess a tax on the
County of Essex of 10 per cent on the grand
list thereof for the purpose of paying the
indebtedness of said County, and repairing
its County buildings
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-18

There was social dance in opera hall
last Tuesday evening which was well at
tended.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-18
AMONG OUR.NElGHBORS.
East Charleston.

September 15.-Mrs. John Buck has re-
turned to her home i'll New York. Leon
Buck accompanied her for a few weeks
visit.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-18
Flower pots ut yallee Brothers.

NJ. ]. Paquette of Portland. Me-, is Wis
iting relatives and friends IN town.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-09-18

A large number from here attended the
Barton fair and report excellent racing.