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The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-03-24
WILLIAM NIX. OSBORNE.

Joseph Fl. Brigham, of Ohio, to be
assistant secretary of agriculture.
ahJperry S. Heath, of Indiana, to be first
assistant postmaster general.
Capt. Charles Shaler, ordnance de-
partment, to be major.
Henry L. Marindin IAN assistant in
the United States coast and geodetic
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-03-24
SAYS CHINESE FOUND x RAYS.
Mrs. Amelia Weed HolbroolS Dis
counts Modern Dtncovcries.


counts Modern ptrcovcries.
Mrs. Amelia Weed l,olbrook, in lee
turing at the Academy Of Sciences in
Lincoln park, Chicago. told marveling
audience that the X ray, the new wom-
an and a few other so-callcd modern
discoveries arc really not modern at all.
81 want 10 show YOU" she said. "the
eldest woman's rights document, in the
form of an address presented to the
king Of Poland. There are number
Of articles. ono OF which was intended
to bring tardy engagements to close,
Another alowcA ra"-'cd women for
ten years after marriage to have prac-
tca!ly Their own w.. As 10 the y
RAYS. there is evidence that they were
l:ncwr to the Chinese centuries ago.
Perfect sets Of false teeth made Of shell
have bc"a. torwd on the Santa Bar
hara iglnc;'s. Tucrc IS evidence to prove
that The carth's rotundity was known
by learned EcN t:'Gny eyes before Co
lunbus. All hoaor to Thomas a. Ell-
son. hut the same method Of transmit.
ting words he has brought to perfection
was N use aces TO in India"
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-03-24

sign that was stamped on net basted to
the bodice. The sleeves are mousque-
taire, with three fiounces falling from
the shoulder and deep fall of lace at
the waist. A corselet belt, made of six
broad plaits Of the satin, finishes the
bodice.
The gown has long, full train, which
is just now particularly fashionable.
Yet the average bride will do well to
forego that, since her dress will need
to do duty after the ceremony for re-
ceptions and other affairs in her honor,
and is best without very decided train.
The bridal gown should always have
long sleeves and high neck. 1t is well
to make the under sleeves and yoke ad-
Unstable, however, because as recep-
ton dress the gown will be more serv-
iceable without them.
The veil is no longer thrown over the
face. It falls over the gown at the back
nearly to the foot. and is caught TO the
hair in y series of loops formed Of ths
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-03-24
Tho Pope and Latin.

An English paper says that during,
the recent inquiry at Rome in regard to-
the validity of Anglican orders long
document written in Latin was issued
by Mr.. Lacy, with the approval of Mr..
Fuller, showing that the Anglican body
was moving rapidly in the direction Of
reunion. This document was brought
to the notice of the pope, who, after
carefully perusing it, gave expression
to the following reply: "Iwish my men
could write Latin like that" There IL
no surer means of gaining the attention
and sympathy of the present ponti6
than a well-written letter in classical
Latin.-Chicago Inter Ocean.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-03-24
GEN. POWELL CLAYTON.

Powell Clayton, OF Arkansas, to be
envoy extraordinary and minister
plenipotentiary of the United States to
Mexico.
William Mex. Osborne, of Massachu-
sets, consul general of the United
States at London.
John X. Gowdy, of Indiana, consul
general Of the United States at Paris.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-03-24
FAT JOBS ARE GIVEN OUT.

Gen. Powell Clayton, W. NICK. Osborne,
Perry Heath and j. II. Brigham are Re-
membered by the President.
WASHINGTON, March 19.-The presi-
dent yesterday sent to the serslte the
following nominations:
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-03-24

they in position to fill all orders that may come their
way the line of building MATERIAL sash DOORS blinds,
mouldings and all kinds of mill work made speciality
and at prices that arp to be wondered at We also wish
say that have just received very nice lot of side
walk material for which giving special bargains.
Thanking the patronage for the past and hoping to
our share in the future are
Very respectfully,
Wellington Box Co.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-10-15
CHURCH SERVICES.

Congregational.
At the Congregational Church next
Sunday morning at IL the pastor will
preach upon the theme, The Universal
Doxology."
At : p. IN. Union service at the NJ. f.
Church with sermon by Rev. {. o. Cries.
haber. Subject, christians and Chris
tians."
All are most cordially invited to attend
these services.
c. o. GRIEsHABER, Pastor.
Episcopal.
Services at Christ Church next Sunday,
18th Sunday after Trinity, as follows
100 a. m. Celebration of Holy Com
munion.
10 a. m. Sunday School.
IL a. IN. Morning Prayer, Litany and
Sermon.
Up. m. Evening Prayer and Sermon.
Wednesday at 7 p. M. instruction for
Confirmation class.
Friday at 100 p. m. Evening Prayer
and address, followed by choir rehearsal
Seats free, and all made welcome at these
services. EDWARD S. STONE, Rector.
Methodist Episcopal.
Sunday at II a. m. Sermon. Subject,
"The Holy Spirit"
1915 p. IN. Bible School.
$50 p. m. Junior League Meeting.
7p. m. Union service. Sermon by Rev.
c. o. Grieshaber. Subject, "Christians
and Christians.
7.3O p. m. Tuesday, devotional meet
ing of Epworth League.
100 p. M. Friday, Class Meeting,
To these services all are welcome.
REV. 4. E. ATwATER, Pastor.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-10-15
Canaan.

October 2.--Everybody is glad to see
that Deputy Sheriff c. n. Green, who
was so badly hurt, is able to be out again
and is steadily gaining in strength.
John Andrews spent last Sunday with
his family and returned to Island Pond
Monday where he is at work getting out
pulp wood for II. w. Marsh.
Although the law reads that nobody
shall hunt deer with dogs we understand
that a certain party, who is well known,
has been hunting his dear" with a dog.
The Greens are going to dissolve part
nership and Carlos is going to move into
the Farnham store and keep good line
of dry goods while Edwin stays in the
old store with the groceries and hard
ware.
Miss Katie Young has a nice new
piano, one of Magoon's best, her grand
father making her present OF it.
Business has been, and is now, very
good at the cheese factories in this
vicinity and cheese is in good demand al
better prices than ever before.
c. H, Green says that he don't wan
any guns with him when he goes dee
hunting as he got his deer last week il
the middle OF Wallace Pond and no gun
around either.
Operatives needed at the shirt factor,
at Island Pond.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-10-15
Lunenburg.

October 12.-L. b. Brown now runs an
order team to parts of the village. He
has Just put in fine line of clothing.
The Valleys are building a very pretty
house on the Balch road. AS one young
man said "it has got dome on it"
Mr.. Dawson has moved his family this
week to their home in the village.
The Lunenburg Cornet Band gave a
promenade concert at the hall last Sat
urday evening which was quite success
full and much enjoyed.
State Auditor Hale was taken severely
i'll last Friday evening but is now much
improved.
The Ladies Aid meet this week with
Mrs. James Phelps on Thursday after
noon.
The "Broadlands" cheese factory has
closed for good and a number of its pat
rons now bring their milk to the cream
cry here.
The Methodist Circle meets on Friday
evening at Baxter Smiths.
Mrs. Homer Walker received fine
guitar as a birthday gift from her hus-
band last week.
Miss katherine Silsby and Miss Edith
Luce called at the Heights House last
Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. Harry Hartshorn is visiting hel
daughter Mrs. Strain in Groveton.
Clinton Phelps advertises fifty tons OF
hay to be sold at auction this week, also
several other things.
There was no school in the lower de
partment last week as Miss Phelps, the
teacher, was disabled by lame hand.
Operatives needed at the shirt factor,
at Island Pond.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-10-15
Colebrook. ". III.

October l2.-Mrs. Allen OF Brookheld,
Mass, is boarding at E. L. Holden's on
Colby Street while her daughter Flora is
receiving years polish at Laselle Semi
nary. Miss Flora has spent several sum-
mers in town.
Grace Loverin has gone to Nashua for
the winter.
Mrs. Briggs whose severe illness was
chronicled last week died on Wednesday,
leaving a husband and two little girls to
mourn her untimely death. The funeral
was on Friday and was attended by her
former pastor, who came from Portland
to perform the sad duty. Much sympa-
thy is expressed for the afflicted family.
Last week Frank L. Ripley and wife of
Winchester, Mass, made flying visit to
friends in Colebrook and vicinity.
Rev. L. n. Jarrett is expecting an evan
gelist, Mr.. Gordon. to conduct special
III tue - WI OOI-
don is accompanied by his sister who is
an accomplished soloist. The services
will begin next Sunday.
The Episcopalians have a new clergy
man who conducts services every two
weeks in the Methodist Church.
The Congregationalists are now with
out settled pastor. We understand
Mr.. Gleason has offered to return for the
winter if his services are desired.
Monday morning the kitchen at the
County farm took fire and the premises
narrowly escaped destruction.
Operatives needed at the shirt factory
Island Pond.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-10-15

Day and evening sessions will be held
at Canaan, Tuesday October Goth, 1897.
Day sessions only at Bloomfield,
Wednesday, October 81, 1897.
Day and evening sessions at Island
Pond, Thursday, October %, 1897.
Day and evening sessions at Lunerl-
burg, Friday, October 20, 1897.
Day sessions will begin at 10 a. m.
These institutes are for the general i'm
provement of the public schools. Teach
ers of the county and of neighbornR
towns are urged and expected to be pres
ent. Attendance upon institutes is leg
ally allowed without loss OF pay. 1t is
to be hoped that satisfactory arrange
ments will be made for the free enter
tainment of visiting teachers. Teachers
should bring note books. All school Off
GERS and friends of education are cordially
invited to attend the sessions. Instruc
ors:-Hon. w. w. Stetson, Augusta
State Superintendent of Maine; Hon
M. S. Stone, Montpelier, State Superin
tendent of Vermont; Hon. F. d. Hale
Lunenburg, VT, State Auditor; E. w
Wright, Lunenburg, VT, County Exami
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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-10-15

There is more active work being done
by the Grand Trunk management at this
place and at Portland than at any other
place on the System, save perhaps the
work on the Victoria Bridge. This ac-
tivity betokens an increased business for
the company, consequently more work
for its employees. We know personally
that we speak within bounds when we
state that preparations are being made
for freight traffic the coming winter
three times greater than that OF last year
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-10-15

A placard at the post office headed
BOLD Robbery, Big Reward, attracted
no little attention last Monday. The
heading was startling enough surely, but
after the reader had got fairly interested
in the details of the supposed burglary
and outrage he discovered that the an
nouncement was pure and simple adj
vertising scheme for Thurston's Corn
Solvent, and if he had corns he continued
an interested reader; no corns, sold, by
pum!" was the exclamation.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-10-15
East Haven.

October I'D. c. Howard and wife
visited friends at St. Johnsbury last
week Monday and Tuesday.
Miss Laura Fritts of Nashua, n. H., is
spending few days at Arnold Balls.
Mrs. {. T. Walter and daughter and
Mrs Isaac Bemis OF Burke visited at H.
A. Walters last week Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Zero and daughter
of Lyndon spent last week at S. S. Hud-
sons.
Jerome Bishop has finished work for
H. A. Walter and returned to his home
at Island Pond.
Miss Ina Albee of Island Pond visited
friends in town last week.
The school house inl district No. has
been undergoing a new coat of paint.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Frasier of East
Burke were in town Sunday.
Operatives needed at the shirt factory
Island Pond.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-10-15

The dress cutting class under Mrs. NJ.
A. Robine has just completed very sue
cessful course. Mrs. Robine has APP
pointed, as local ageEt, Mrs. NJ. T. Sad
leir who is prepared to teach the system
ofcutting to any who desire to learn.
Pupils will be received after October IS.
Chart and full instructions for cutting
ladies and children's garments, also the
latest styles in skirts and sleeves for
$500 or the chart will be furnished with
one lesson for $3.50 and subsequent les
sons for 90 cents each.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-10-15

Island Pond is unable to furnish any
more lady operatives for the shirt factory,
all that are available having employment
there. The management have sent to the
surrounding towns for more, offer steady
work, and will obtain desirable boarding
places for strangers. Apply at once to
the G. A. Cane Shirt Company.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-10-15

The Newport junior base ball club
crossed bats with the Island Pond jun
iors on the fiat last Thursday and they
were hopelessly defeated in very one
sided and featureless contest. The score,
Island Pond %, Newport +.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-10-15

The officers Of the graduating class of
'9S, Island Pond High School are Mae
w. Cabana president; Mary A. Gull
hane vice president; Alfred J. Paquette
secretary and treasurer; Anna II. Bailey,
James A. Moore, Alfred J. Paquette execu.
tive committee. The class colors are
ermine and gold, motto not yet decided
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-10-15

Timothy, son of Porter H. Dale is per-
haps the Youngest person who ever stood
on the summit OF Mount Bluff, he having
made the ascent with his father one day
last week. Timothy is not yet four
years old.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-10-15

Two of our young men are nursing
their hands in sings. Bert Damon had
his fingers pinched while coupling cars
at North Stratford last Thursday morn
ing, escaping with the loss of finger nails,
and the same dav at Stark Will Motfet
similarly employed, lost the tip of one
finger. The wounds are painful enough
but the hoys are very thankful that it is
no worse.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-10-15

a large party of friends and neighbors
called at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Brown last Monday evening and
proceeded to pound" the venerable
couple in very substantial manner.
Numerous pound packages were left as a
token of friendship and esteem, and the
evening was most happily spent. Verify,
1T is more blessed to give than to re.
raiv,s ~
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-10-15

List of letters remaining uncalled for nj
Island Pond post office Oct. IL, 1897:
Miss Florida Boivin, Mrs. Clara Ma
COON, Maurice c. Haynes, Geo. \. Muir.
ray, 2. Leonard Paquin, ]. ID. Russell,
John Spencer, John Stumpf, Felix VALERIE.
Persons calling for the above please
mention Advertised letters.
TIC. TRACY, 7. NJ.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-10-15

Gov. Dale is in attendance at the Su-
preme Court at Montpelier. He is to de-
liver a memorial address on the late
Judge Storrs at the annual bar reunion,
which we hope to have the pleasure of
publishing.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-10-15

After twentv-one years spent in hotel
keeping, eight in East Charleston and
thirteen in Island Pond, Mr.. and Mrs.
NC. Davis have concluded that they
are entitled to a rest. Oscar has more
than he can attend to with his photo
graph work and his father has too much
outside business for either of them to de-
vote the necessary care and attention to
the hotel and Mrs. Davis does not enjoy
the best of health, therefore they have de-
cided to close the house. They have run
a good hotel, and it has been quite a
benefit to the town.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-10-15

Thus far this month there has been a
great shipment of wheat through this
port, something very unusual for the
month of October. The wheat goes to
the railroad compauy's elevator at Port
land, Me. to be stored there for shipment
abroad when the winter season opens.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-10-15
East Charleston.

October ~. A. E. Gray has returned
home from New York where he has been
working this summer.
Miss Myrtle Hill has gone to Canada
to spend some time.
William Moulton fell from staging
last week and hurt his back very badly,
which will conhne him to the house for
some time.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-10-15
Fruit Jars at Vallee Brothers.

Capt. Holton kept "open house" last
Saturday. This generosity on his part
was due to the arrival Of grandson to
perpetuate the family name, a son to DR..
and Mrs c. E. Holton at Nottingham
on the Sth inst. Congratulations to the
happy parents, not forgetting the grand
"dad"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-10-15

The Sherbrooke Examiner is now a
tri-weekly paper. This enterprise on the
part OF its publishers betokens prosperity
which we are pleased to note, as this is
not always the experience of newspaper
men. We don't like its politics, but the
Examiner is a good trustworthy and
newsy paper, largely due to the efforts OF
Bro. Morehouse, and we wish him many
years more OF usefulness and prosperity.
He is considered by his brethren of the
press one of the best fellows in the pro-
iessiOn.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-10-15

Rev. Ralph Gillian and his Gospel
singer have been holding meetings with
marked success at Bangor and Rockland,
Me. They commence their labors here
Wednesday evening November 8.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-10-15

\ number of Youngsters of Island
Pond, age averaging IA or Is years,
went to Lyndonvile last week to play
game of ball with the youngsters of that
place and defeated their opponents by a
score of % to +
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-10-15

David Pratt, a long time conductor on
the &. T. X. System between Island Pond
and Portland, has resigned. He had
been in the employ of thecompany about
45 years.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-10-15

The class of '9S, Island Pond High
School, has secured the services of A.
Lincoln Kirk, the well knownimpersona-
tor, who will give an entertainment for
the benefit of this class i'll the Opera Hall,
Monday October 25. Admission %
cents.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-10-15

Collector Mansur made his first official
visit to the port of Island Pond last
Tuesday. All our people were glad to
see him and to note that he had fully re-
covered from his late illness.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-10-15

Nearly twenty cars of rough pine and
shocks from Canada went through this
port early this week for Portland. 1t is
for export and will be shipped to some
of the South American ports.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-10-15

The St. James Ladies Aid and Benevo-
lent Society gave one of their delightful
sociables at the residence of Mrs. Willie
Finnegan last week Wednesday evening,
a large company being present.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-10-15
wOOt Cardi

Wool Carding. Barton Woolen Mills,
eardiug and greasing Sc. Wool lett at
Geo. Brackets store. West Charleston,
carded and returned at same price.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-10-15
AOUEDUCT COMPANY NOTICE.

All patrons of the Island Pond Aque-
duct Company are respectfully notified
that the semi-annual payments are now
due, and a settlement is necessary.
PORTER II. DALE, Treasurer.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-10-15

+. r. Sadleir night station agent has
asked to be relieved of night work dur
ing the coming winter and his place will
be filled by a Mr.. Griffin.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-10-15

Don't forget the annual excursion to
Boston on the 25th inst. Tickets good
to return until November 3, and the fare
from Island Pond is only $500.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-10-15

Our fall and winter underwear in wool
and feoood lined cotton is complete. Call
and ste il. Pomeroy & Robinson.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-10-15

Where are the deer, said to be so plen-
tiful in this vicinity? The open season
half gone and not a capture thus far re-
ported for the Island Pond hunters.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-10-15

Cad Aldrich had a paralytic shock last
week Wednesday, and at his advanced
age, SO years, relatives and friends have
but little hope of his recovery.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-10-15

Superintendent Vim. Cotter was in
town last Monday and Tuesday. Island
Pond is quite an attractive place for the
&. T. X. officials these DAYS.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-10-15
LOCAL BUSINESS NOTICES.
Essex District Probate Court.

Sessions 81 said Court Nill be held a
Brighton the second Tuesday of Octollrr aud
April Canaan the second Tuesday 81 No
Nemher aud May. Nest Concord the second
Tuesday of December and June. Lunenhure
the second Tuesday Of January and July.
Special sessions viii be held at any place in
the niSuiCt bA agreement.
ROBERT CHASE. Judge.
WANTED. TRUSTWORTHY AND ACTIVE
W gentlemen az ladies to travel for re-
sponsihlr, established house IN Vermont.
Monthly S65.Ou and expenses. Position
steady Reference. Enclose Sef-addreSsed
stamped envelope. The Dominion Company.
Dept. y, Chicago.
W II. Bishop, Notary Public with
seal. At HERALD office.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-10-15
TOWN TOPICS.

They loved, and wed, as lovers ought.
And when year was done
They still had but a single thought
And that a little one.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-10-15

The G. T. r. pay car is to be here to-
day. The HERALD hopes to be remem-
bered in the distribution of funds. Our
needs are very great at this time.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-10-15

The October term of the Supreme Court
convened at Montpelier Tuesday. Essex
County is not represented on the
docket.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-10-15

lfanyone has found a Yale lock key
No. +7+O and will leave it at the HERALD
office we can restore it to the owner.