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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-11
West Concord.

December S.-Geo. l. Higgins has
thoroughly repaired his store in the
Block, which is soon to be occupied by
the goods from Stevens Mills. 1t is I'M
derstood that the new store is to be in
charge of L. F. and Iona Hastings.
IF. Damon and son have purchased
the hay-press of E. D. Lee and will con-
tinue the business which the latter has
so energetically performed for a fewyears
past.
O. B. Cutting will display his Christmas
goods next week, and this year his Sc.
lection will surpass all previous efforts
He can and will please all who give him
an opportunity.
The village schools have opened with
IN unusually large attendance.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-11

E. c. Grant has returned to this village,
his family occupying a Tenement in Rev.
L. F. Fortney's house. Mr.. Grant will
attend to carriage and other painting at
the Folsom shop.
Those wishing to obtain the best value
for their money at this should not
omit to pay a visit to 5. Moody 5 store.
where can be- found unusual attractions
and bargains in watches. clocks. jewslry.
sterling silver and plated ware. cutlery.
etc. etc. Special low prices have been
made on the goods enumerated, goods
that will make handsome. seryiceable,
appreciable presents.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-11

Moses Gilbert came here November 16
from Milan, n. H., where he had been in
iured in the woods by tree rolling over
him, intending to go to his home in Al
bany. He stopped over night at Moses
Cushing's, and during the night was taken
so seriously ill as to necesstate doc
tors care. DR.. Ellie was called to attend
him and his mother sent for. The young
man gradually grew worse, and despite
the skill of the physician and the con-
slant care and attention bestowed by
his mother and Mr.. and Mrs. Gushing he
steadily declined from day to day, had
relapse of pneumonia, and died last
Thursday, aged % years. Funeral serv-
ices were held on Saturday, conducted by
Rev. FIR. Trottier. Too much praise can
not be given Mr.. and Mrs. Gushing for
thus taking the young man in and so
kindly caring for him during an Illness OF
nearly three weeks. 1t was indeed a
noble thing to do.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-11
Lexington and South Canaan.

December S.-Mrs. JIG. Haynes is very
sick.
Fred Russell and family have moved
to Columbia, n. II.
Mrs Phebe Blodgett whose health has
been gradually failing for the past six
months is now quite feeble.
Mrs. S. X. Read was taken suddenly
and violently i'll about a week ago. She
is now better but is still confined to her
bed.
Ed. Traverse has contracted with
Pliny Meacham to cut and yard one mil
lion #. OF spruce timber in Lexington.
C.R. Holbrook has recently purchased
six heavy horses and is getting ready to
go to logging.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-11

Writing proverbs reminds me of the
classical utterance of the late lamented
Barnum, viz; That the people love to be
humbugged; remark at once SO tiatter-
ing and SO true. We are very forciblv
reminded of his words in connection with
the exposure of that most outrageous OF
frauds, "Spiritualism," in the Boston
Temple. When any of us who have
turned the post of forty years care to
think OF the number of instances of i'm
posture that have been perpetrated upon
the unsuspetting public under this Sc
ductive name, we feel rather ashamed of
our want of energy in not putting such
pernicious humbug out of existence for
ever. We claim and rightly too, no
doubt, to be an intelligent nation and
yet our country swarms with mediums,
clairvoyants, fortune tellers, astrologers,
faith healers, and opponents of every
debasing superstition under the sun.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-11
COlebrOOk, N. III.

December S.-Mr. and Mrs. David
Noyes are visiting in Hereford p. Q.
Miss Belle Frizzel started on her jour
ney to Florida last week. She expects
to spend the winter there. Her brother
Edwin is to spend the winter in Lynn,
Mass.
The Young Peoples League is aiding
the NJ. E. Church in the coming Christ
mas celebration.
Mrs. Charles Chairman spends the
week in Canaan, sewing for Mrs. Horace
Vancoure.
The Ladies of the NJ. Z. Church will
serve chicken pie supper in the vestry
on Wednesday evening of this week.
The schools in the village close this
week until after the holidays. The at
tendance has been good in both depart
mepts, the number in the academy reach
ing ninety-seven. One young lady iii the
graduating class deserves honorable
mention. Miss Maud Davis has driven
her own team from her home in Bloom
field, distance of over six miles, and is
in her place every day at roll call let the
weather be what it may.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-11
"OUR CLUB
CHURCH SERVICES.


Congregational.
At the Congregational Church next
Sunday morning at IL Rev. c. o. Cries
haber will preach on THE chief hindrance
to Faith" At in the afternoon will
be held special service of song and
praise. So far great interest has been
m Manifested in these services, and they
will be- continued so long as the interest
warrants. A collection will be taken for
the music of the church. The programme
will be about as follows:
Anthem, Double Quartette, Hymn.
Scripture. Hymn. Prayer. Response.
Duet Mrs. Cades and Miss White.
Sermon. Twilight Communion with Cod"
Solo, Mrs. H. E. Fitzgerald.
Hymn. Benedction.
All are cordially invited to these services
Episcopal.
Sunday next, Third Sunday in Advent,
services at Christ Church will be Sunday
School at 10, Mathis, Litany and Ser
mon on Christ and the Church, the
third in the course of Advent addresses
at II, and Evensong at 7, with a SER
mon on THE Advent of Confucius. 10
these services all are earnestly invited.
A. VINCENT BENNINGTON, Rector.
Methodist Episcopal.
At11 a. m. Sunday, sermon. Subject
"Excavating in old wells"
1915 p. IN. Bible School.
I'd. m. Sermon. Subject, "Christ as a
Reconciler."
100 p. m. Tuesday, Devotional and
literary meeting of the Epworth League
700 p. m. Friday, Prayer meeting.
To these services all are welcome.
REV. A. E. ATwATER Pastor.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-11
Christmas goods at Vallee Brothers.

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 O'Clock A
Christmas supper will be served from 5
to 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, a wealthy lady, age 40,
Mrs. H. E. Fitzgerald
Mrs. Delaine, a widow, age 60,
Mrs. Foster
Rebecca, a founding, age 10,
Miss Beatrice Reeve
Clarissa Goldman, a spinster, age 40,
Miss Louise Strathern
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-11

All schools in town are now in session,
with teachers as follows: High School,
Err. Davis; Grade No. l, Miss V. S.
Perkins, No. 2, Miss 6. Buck; No. 3,
Miss Eva L. Haley; Primary, Miss
Grace E. Dykeman of Stoughton, Mass. ;
Pleasant Street. Miss Inez r. Needham ;
Iron Bridge, Miss Olive NJ. Strathern
Bemis District, Miss Sadie M. King
Height of Land, Miss Helena + Chase
Hunter District, Miss Maude E. L. Skill
ems; Head of Pond, Miss Maude M.
LeBourveau; East Brighton, Miss Sarah
Patterson.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-11

A peculiar incident occurred at A..
Bartlett's residence last week. A sink in
the pantry broke, making terrific re-
port, and so frightened Miss Olive Stacy.
employed by Mr.. Bartlett, that she was
for several days in very serious condi-
ton, but was improving, when a new
sink that had been put into the house
last Monday, strange to relate, broke or
exploded in similar manner, causing
Miss Stacy to suffer a relapse. Her
mother from Marbleton, P. @, is~here
helping to care for her, and at this writ
ing she is quite comfortable.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-11

Joliet told me spiritualist story the
other day. 1t seems he went to inter
view his father who was supposed to
lie a dweller in some part of the spirit
land. Well they turned down the gas,
and after the necessary interval, which
is for the purpose of creating a nervous
feeling hand passed over Jollet's face
and voice spake. Then Joliet left. "A
blank, blankety bunco, my boy, said he,
my father never washed his hands in
his life, and the spirit smelled of Pears
SoaD!"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-11

From the second annual report of the
Vermont Highway Commission we CLEAN
the following figures: Under the five
per cent state tax law Essex County paid
81 ,42220 and received in return
$2,430.0S; Brighton paid $3.50 SO, and
received $256.74. The total amount ex-
pended for roads in this county was
S9,3O1.59. Lunenburg heads the list,
expanding 81, 6sl, AZ, Brighton coming
next expanding $1,517.76. There are
4O7 miles OF roads in the county, and,
the amount expended per mile was
$22s5, per capita so. Brighton and
East Haven were the only towns in the
county that received less than they paid.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-11
Holiday goods at vallee Brothers.
Gleanings and Comments.
by ARIEL.

Many years ago someone recognized
the fact that, as we all sooner or later
find our proper level, it is generally pos
sible To estimate the value of a man, So
cially, morally and intellectually by the
condition of his associates, or in other
words. by the company he keeps. Who
ever the gentleman may have been that
made this discovery matters not, it is
sufficient for us that he told the truth.
Now since the New Woman claims per-
feet equality with the old Man, she must
perforce come within the scope of this
ancient proverb, or Her position goes by
default. You wonder perhaps what all
this is about, and what is the object of
these remarks. Well, | was reading the
other day about the Woman's Bible. 1t
seems that the original Scriptures are
not sufficient for these Apostles - beg
their pardon - Apostolesses, OF modern
enlightenment, and SO they are manu-
featuring new one under the direction
of the Reverend Olympia Brown and
Mrs. (Col.) lngersoll. OF course l have
nothing to say against either of these
ladies in their private capacity, in fact
the Rev. Olympia Brown is as unknown
to me as to the rest of the world, but
surely to understand the Bible we do not
need the guidance OF the wife of such an
unbiased parsonage as lngersUll. And
TOR if she keeps such company Her house
OF cards will collapse sooner than she
anticipates.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-11

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 rs cents
a box. For sale by !. w. Thurston.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-11

Read Stern Brothers new advertise
ment this week. The ladies must remem-
Der that prices on all outside garments
and millinery goods have been reduced
also big mark down on dress goods un-
til after Christmas.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-11
The annual fair held by the Ladies Ait

The annual fair held by the Ladies Aid
of the Congregational Church was very
successful. There was fine display of
articles which sold very readily. The
honey supper too was well patronized
In the evening there was an enjoyable
entertainment, presented before a large
audience, and it was indeed an "Old time
Notification" as the society promised,
and everybody went home in happy
mood. Over $50 was realized.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-11

The business transacted at this port
last month exceeded that OF any No.
vember since the port was opened. and
thus FAR this month business has been
booming.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-11
Christmas goods at Vallee Brothers.

1t is a serious matter to obtain liquor
from the town agency under false pre-
fences as a man discovered to his cost last
Monday. The penalty imposed by JUS
tice Parsons for this offence was $40 and
costs. We hope this will be a warning.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-11

Mrs. Stevens of Norway, Me-, who has
been here some time past assisting in the
care of her sister, Mrs. Geo. Horr, re.
turned home last Monday. Mrs. Horr
we are happy to say is on the gain which
gives much pleasure to her many friends.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-11

We want all our readers to call at the
HERALD Office and examine the Encyclo-
pedia that we are advertising. One dol
lar down will procure for you the full
set at once, balance payable in small
monthly instruments for one year.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-11

Mrs. L. w. Davis and daughter Lottie
have returned from n two weeks visit to
Burlington, accompanied by Miss Mar
tina Davis, who is having a short vaca.
ton from her school duties at the Yer
mont University.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-11

While coupling cars in the yard last
Thursday morning Al. Davis got his
hand caught, losing two fingers. This is
his second experience in losing fingers
while coupling cars.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-11

Thos. Todd and vile of Norton are
visiting relatives and friends in town.
Mr.. Todd made a pleasant call at the
HERALD office, leaving something more
substantial than kind words, although
the latter were appreciated.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-11

Last Tuesday was the Feast of the Inn
maculate Conception of the Blessed vir.
gin Mary and was observed by special
and appropriate services at the Roman
Catholic Church.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-11
LOCAL BUSINESS NOTICES.
Essex District Probate Court.

Sessions OF said Court will h. h.,4 81.
brighton the second Tuesday OF octoi,ey .nS
April. Canaaa the second TueSlnx- ~ ~,
yembcr aud May. West Concord the second
Tuesday ii ncCcmher and lune. I.gnrnh,,,s.
the see.sud Tuesday u January and Ini,,
Special sessions will lie held a. ans. ,,is,,- a,
the District by ayr mrnt.
ROBERT CHASE. Judge.
W. ii. Bishop, Notary Public with
seal. At HERALD Office.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-11

Apropos of the Woman's Bible | un-
derstand that august body the W. c. T.
U. has disclaimed any participation in
the matter, which certainly is a great
relief and satisfaction, for when that
society speaks the whole earth trembles,
that is, the ". {. T. l.. thinks it does.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-11

Friends are very much pleased to learn
that Mrs. A. H. Hall, who has been seri-
ously i'll for some weeks past and who
went to Portland, Me, for treatment, is
improving daily, and will soon be able
to return home.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-11

Vim. Cheney of Milford, n. H., for
mer citizen, made a business trip here
last week but had to return home sooner
than he anticipated owing to poor
health.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-11
Christmas goods Mt Vallee Brothers.

Prof Hunt, the Optician, will remain
at the Essex House until SATURDAY.. Dec.
II. At Hotel. East Charleston. Monday
Dec. IL. All examinations and consulta-
tious free.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-11

Now is The time to procure an up to
date American Encyclopedia at a very
little outlay. Read the advertisement on
the first page. and then call at the HER
AID office and see this great work. Afew
cents day for one year buys it.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-11

At this season OF the year when the
consumption of candies is so large only
pure candy should be procured, and keep.
ing this fact in mind Stevens Brothers
have put in a stock of pure confectionery
especially adapted for the holiday sea-
son. Other Christmas delcacies can be
found here and intending purchasers
should make a note of this.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-11

Miss Alice Strathern has been engaged
to teach the winter term of school at
East Concord. This is her fourth term
there, and indicates a successful teacher
and profitable school terms.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-11
TOWN TOPICS.

As in past years we will furnish the
HERALD and the Boston Weekly Journal
at the rate ofS2 per year, cash in advance.
or we viii furnish the HERALD and Daily
Journal for $3.50.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-11

E. F. Hobson is receiving congratula-
tions because of an interesting event
which occurred at his home last Satur-
day, namely, the birth OF daughter.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-11

The Woman's Auxiliary will meet with
Mrs. John 7. Thurston next Tuesday af-
ternoon at the usual hour, the last meet
ing before the Christmas sale.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-11

Those who attended the Junior Auxili-
AIRY social at Mrs. Needham's last Thurs.
day were nicely entertained and passed
very pleasant and enjoyable evening.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-11

The regular communication of Island
Pond Lodge, +. & A. NJ, for the month
OF December occurs next Monday evening
at the usual hour.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-11

The pond froze over solid last week,
and since then has been thronged with
skaters of all ages and sizes, all having a
merry time.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-11

Judge Start viii preside at the March
term Of our county court and Judge
Thompson at the September term.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-11

Books sold on installments; also at
20 per cent less than publishers price for
cash at Colby's Bookstore, Lancaster,
n
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-11

Abreast of the Times" remarked Tom
Flaherty as he padded his manly chest
with Richmond's popular paper.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-11

DIR. Sutton, Dentist. will he at the
Essex House from the goth to the 3Oth
of each month.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-11

DR.. Humphreys Specific ~" "breaks
up colds that hang on" aud prevents
pneumonia; price 20 cents at all drug
pists.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-11
Holiday goods at valIee Brothers.

Miss Leta ]. Eaton has gone to Yer
shire to teach school.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-11

The recently elected county officials
qualified last week at Guildhall.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-11

Holiday goods at vallee Brothers.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-12-11

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The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1896-11-13

tinue takingit; otherwise the publish
er is authorized to send it, and the sub
scriber will be responsible until an ex
press notice, with payment of all ar
rearages, is sent to the publisher.
The latest postal laws are such that
newspaper publishers can arrest any
one for fraud who takes a paper and
refuses TO pay for it. Under this law
the man who allows his subscription to
run along for some time unpaid and
then orders it discontinued, or orders
the postmaster to mark it "refnsed"
and have a postal card sent notifying
thepublisher, leaves himself liable to
arrest and fine. the same as for theft.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1896-11-13

get. They offered for the consider
alton of each candidate a typewriter
document representing that the color
ed club controlled Twenty-Five votes,
was in need of funds and requesting
a subscription. That the candidates or
their friends subscribed literally was
evident from the fact that the division
of the Doodle was the cause of the
tradgeY. 1t is said there was about
Sl6O on the table In the room and that
young Williams was counting it out
and a~ppOrtiOning each his share. Some
of the party present accused Daniels
OF holding out S27 which had been
paid him. After some angry words he
took some money from his pocket,
threw it on the table and %hurriedly left
the room. He procured "a Winchester
rifle and came back TO the door of the
room, where the men were still con
gregated, and fred into the room.
Young Williams was standing near
the table, where the money was, and
directly in front of Fox who was kill
ed. Fox was sitting down. The ball
passing through the left fore arm Of
Williams breaking both bones, it struck
Fox Immediately above the left claw.
Gle and ranged downward in the region
of the heart. Death was instantaneous.
J.. j. Sheridan ran to the place when
he heard the shot, took the rifle from
the murderer and placed him under
arrest. John Young, a colored man,
who was present when Daniels went
to get his gun, had gone after Marshal
Kilburn as Daniels was known to be a
desperate character. The marshal was
on his way to the scene when the fatal
shot was fired and only a few hundred
yards away. During the melee some
body swiped the swag. Daniels had a
bad reputation, having shot another
colored man named Milton two years
ago and has been disorderly on other
occasions. He has probably got to the
end of his ~rope.--Sllver City Enter
prise.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1896-11-13
A Cold Blooded Murder.

AT $3.50 Tuesday evening, just after
the polls had closed, the report Of a
rifle shot was heard from the direction
Of an adobe house on Yankee street,
People who fastened TO the place saw
a colored man named Henry Daniels
standing in a doorway with a Win.
chester rifle in his hand, while several
other colored men were making des-
perate efforts to get away from the
premises as quickly as possible. With
in the house lay the victim, Lafayette
Fox, dead, whilea young colored boy
named Williams screamed with pain
of a broken arm.
From those who were present at the
time the killing occurred, 1t was learn
ed that the colored men had formed a
political club to pull the purse of each
candidate for as much as they could
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1896-11-13
Tax Equalization.

The territorial board of equalization
at its annual meeting established
the assessed valuation Of property for
1896, as follows:
Each quarter section or fractional
part thereof of land with permanent
water thereon, suitable for grazing pur-
poses only, shall be assessed at $1.25
per acre,
All lands suitable for grazing pur-
poses only. and without permanent
water thereon, shall be assessed at 20
cents per acre.
All other lands and property, not
herein specified, shall be assessed at
their actual cash value, which value
shall be construed to mean the price
such land or property would bring at
forced sale.
II is further ordered and decreed that
the following personal property shall
be assessed and valued for the purpose
Of taxation as follows: All stock
horses SIS per head; COW ponies $40 per
head; Americans horses at $50 per
head; American mules $40 per head
Mexican mules $40 per head; burros
So per head stock cattle, south of the
S5th parallel, 81 per head; stock cattle
north of said parallel, SIS per head; all
improved sheep at 81 per head; all I'm
improved sheep at 10 cents per head
all Angora goats, that produce q fleece
that is clipped for market, 50 per head
all common goats that produce no clip
or fleece 80 cents per head; all impr0v.
ed cattle, that are suitable for dairy
purposes, shall be assessed at $25 PEI
head.