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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-12-31
First G. p. Church.


The entertainment at the First
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Friday evening at $3.50 o'clock, was
quite different from any of the
others, and beautifully commem-
Grated the advent of the Christ
Child into the world. The decora-
tions consisted principally of stars
and were arranged so as to form
scene lovely and pleasing to the eye.
A programme of songs and reclta-
tions appropriate to the occasion
was rendered, and then old Santa
came upon the scene of action.
Heretofore old Santa has always
worn hair whitened by the frosts OF
many winters, but of late he has
evidently been meddling with dyes,
as upon this occasion the roof to his
cerebrum was of a rich auburn hue;
and (if Santa should take offense
we beg his pardon) the old gentle
man was very much like our good
natured veterinarian, DR.. A. y.
Kennedy. The presents of nuts and
candies for the children were put
into packages which resembled
oranges and were gathered from the
"orange tree The entertainment
was a very creditable one an(
was much enjoyed.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-12-31
St. Peters Church.

The children of St. Peters had
their entertainment in the basement
of the church on Friday afternoon
at 3 o'clock. There was a large
Christmas tree, prettily decorated
and covered with presents, and a
chimney built of boxes filled with
candy and nuts. A delightful pro-
gramme of songs and carols was
rendered, one of the prettiest selec-
tions being song by Mrs. Hines
kindergarten class, "Oh, Happy
Christmas Days" Each child OF the
Sunday-school received a nice pres
ent, and prizes were awarded to Con
stance and Louise Catina toI
punctuality, they having been pres
ent every Sunday during the year
The entertainment was greatly en-
ioyed by everybody.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-12-31
p,.st prasbvterian Church.

The entertainment at the First
Presbyterian Church took place Fri
day afternoon at B o'clock. Ihere
were two large Christmas trees,
beautifully decorated, with banks
of oranges around the base OF each'
and a large cross made of paper
bricks between them. The enter
tainment was opened with an over
tnre nv Mr.. Connor Akin on the
mandolin, Miss Matte Frazier
Webb on the violin, Miss Mary
Williams Brown on the guitar, and
Miss Belle Webb on the organ. AT
ter several songs by the Sunday
school. Old Kris made his appear
once IN the scene, but at first 1t
seemed as if the many eXpectant III
tie hearts were doomed to dlsap-
nointment by that kind old gentle,
man stating that he had happened
70 an accident and hadn't near
enough presents to go around, A
certain little fairy was under oollga-
tions to him, however, for an act o.
Kindness he had rendered her, anc
had promised that if he ever go'
i into tronble she would come to ms
rescue at blast from the horn. Olc
Kris blew a loud blast upon his
horn. therefore, and the fairy ap
neared upon the scene Immediately
and. bv a twill of her magic wand
lconvertedlthe cross of paper brlck
into boxes of candy. The talry thel
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-12-31

disappeared, and Old Kris, with his
assistants, began 10 distribute the
presents. Each child received a
box of candy, an orange and other
presents, and several teachers were
remembered with gifts from their
classes. One of the presents on the
tree was So gold piece given by
the Sunday-school to their faithful
organist, Miss Belle Webb. This
entertainment was acknowledged
the most enjoyable given by this
Sunday-scbool in years,
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-12-31
First Rantist Church.

Friday evening at 6 o'clock, at the
First Baptist Church, three Christ
mas trees, beautifully decorated
with innumerable presents and bril-
liantly lighted with candles, sent
Christmas thrilling the hearts of
the audience in attendance. After
an interesting preliminary pro-
gramme of recitations and songs,
the presents were given out to each
member of the Sunday school. Old
Kris had found it impossible to be
in attendance, but, nevertheless, he
sent his "good things instead, and
everyone was we'll pleased with the
entertainment and what they re-
ceiVed,
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-12-31

The Christmas tide has come and
gone; that one event in christendom
that more nearly brings together all
hearts in perfect love and charity
that one season above all that brings
to everyone, both young and old,
rich and poor, mirth and kindness
and "tidings of great ioy'-has
made it's gladstone advent once
again and is now written on Times
pages with the events that belong to
the past.
Christmas, 1897, was celebrated in
an exceedingly appropriate style in
Columbia, and many are the hearts
that remember it with kind and low
ing thoughts. Every church in Co
lumbia gave some kind Of an enter
tainment, and here are the ways il
when they did it:
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-12-31
InLnstriaI school.

"Sweet Charity assumed her
prettiest smiles last Friday after
noon. and made many little hearts
of the Industrial School beat with
9Iadness. At O'Clock the children
Gathered in their room over the
Maury National Bank, where two
lovely little Christmas trees, all be
decked with presents, aud a reaI
Old Santa Claus were in waiting
Every child received presents, both
useful and amusing, and the kind
In dies who have the school in charge
were repaid for their trouble by the
happv, grateful hearts they made.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-12-31
Advent Chapel.

Saturday evening at Z O'Clock, a
large Christmas tree greeted more
than a hundred happy children at
the Advent Chapel. The children
marched up to the tree singing,
"Gather Around the Christmas
Tree and returned with arms full
of presents. Old Santa Claus was
there and added greatly to the even
ing's enjoyment. This tree was ac-
knowledged one of the prettiest in
town
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-12-31
THE HAPPY
YULE.TIDE
Comes and Goes, Leaving Happy
Homes Behind.
Every Church in Columbia COM
memOrated the Christ
Child's Birth.
Many Stockings Were Filled With Good
Things, While Mirth and Low
ing Kindness Ruled
Supreme.
THE NEW YEAR.

Make it a glad one, thou dear Lord,
To whom the years belong!
Make it a happy year, all crowned
With love and praise and song.
Fill it, yea, let it overflow
With loving gifts from thee,
And best of all, dear patient Lord,
A grateful heart would be!
A heart to thank thee for the gift
OF each new year of life,
A heart to trust the hand which sends
Each JOY or care or strife,
A heart to pray land to believe
That thou dost answer prayer),
A heart to hope, heart to love,
A heart to Keep and share!
o tender Christ, bless thou this year
Bless thou its dawn, and bless
Its noontide and its evening, Lord,
And let each heart confess.
As days and weeks and months go by
To help the year grow old.
That Of thy glory, King OF Kings,
The half not yet is toldl
Christian Work.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-12-31
Second Presbyterian Church.

The entertainment at the Second
Presbyterian church was given Fri
dav afternoon at 3 o'clock. There
was large, prettily decorated
Christmas tree, with presents for
the children hanging from every
bough, and the entertainment was
opened with a program of songs APP
propriate TO the occasion. Fac h
child received candies, nuts, etc,
besides sundry other presents, and
the affair was thoroughly enjoyed
by all.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-12-31
Main Street G. P. Church.

The Sunday-school of the Main
Street G. P. Church did not have a
Christmas tree this year, but at the
morning service last Sunday, each
child was presented with a nice gift.
Rev. D. 4. Waynick, pastor of this
church, and who also conducts a
mission in school house east OF
Columbia, gave a Christmas tree
Saturday afternoon, which was very
much enjoyed.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-12-31
The Christian Church.

The Sunday-schoOl of the Chris
tian Church celebrated the happy
event Friday evening at 1880 o'clock
with an fashioned Christmas
tree, which groaned beneath the
weight of numerous presents, and
made pretty picture with its mod,
est decorations. Several musical
selections and recitations were
rendered by the little folk, after
which the presents were given out,
Owing to other engagements, OLD
Santa could not be present at this
entertainment, but, nevertheless,
everybody had a merry time ana
was we'll pleased.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-12-31

Prosperity comes quickest to the man
whose liver is in good condition. De-
Wits Little Early Risers are famons
little pills for constipation, biliousness,
indigestion and all stomach and liver
troubles. A. 3. Rains. ly
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-12-31

THE Coliseum building at Chicago,
the place in which Hon. WI Bryan
was nominated for the presidency,
was destroyed by fire last Friday,
and number of persons perished.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-12-31

THERE is talk at Cleveland, o., OF
an extension of the wire trust. Ef-
forts will be made to induce all the
steel billet manufacturers to ally
themselves with the trust.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-12-31

WHILE smoking, Zack Cameron,
of White county, Tenn, stumbled
and fell on his face. The pipe-stem
was driven through his neck and he
died in a few hours.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-12-31

ELMER HODGES, a wholesale gro
Ger at Birmingham, dropped dead at
Asheville, Ala, on the day he was
to have been married to a society
woman of that place.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-12-31

THE Krag- g-Reynolds Company,
one of the largest wholesale grocers
of indianapolis, has assigned. Liza
bilities are in excess of $5S2,OOO and
the assets are estimated to be 100000
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-12-31

THE Joint Commission of Fedora
tion of the Methodist Episcopal
Church and the Methodist Episco-
al Church, South, will meet at
Washington January.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-12-31

CHARLES NJ. CHARNLEY has been
indicted at Chicago for embezzling
$65 1000 from the Presbyterian Board
of Aid for Colleges and Academies.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-12-31

THE Overman Wheel Company,
manufacturer of the Victor bicycle,
has assigned and closed its plant.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-12-31
NEWS AND COMMENT.

CONGRESS will reconvene next
Wednesday.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-12-31

THE Nashville Paper Company as
signed Tuesday with $4,000 liabil-
tiles,
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-12-31

TODAY is the 37th anniversary of
the battle of Murfreesboro.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-12-31

TOMORROW Mr.. Dawes, recently
appointed comptroller of the cur
rency, will assume the dignity OF
that office, and Mr.. Eckels, the re-
tiring comptroller, will take charge
of the Commercial National Bank
of Chicago.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-12-31

JUDGE BOND is so far the only
avowed candidate for the Demo-
cratic nomination for Governor next
wear, but it is said that Judge John
M. Taylor, of Lexington, has also
about decided to contest for the
hnnnr
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-12-31

FEDERAL JUDGE CLARK, at Chat-
tanooga last Thursday, decided the
case of the railroads against the
Railroad Commissioners of Tennes-
see adversely to the defendents'
holding that the assessments against
the railroads were eXorbitantly
high In comparison with the assess
ment of other property,
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-12-31

AN engineer of freight train on
the Norfolk & Western thought a
figure '3' was figure 49," and the
result of the bad copying of the
train order was wreck near Clark's
Station, in East Tennessee, and
several horrible deaths.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-12-31

FRANKLIN, Tenn, was visited py
q destructive fire last Thursday
morning, in which the postoffice, the
Williamson County Banking "
Trust Company, the Cumberland
Telephone office, and other Offices
were consumed. The total loss Is
about 10000, with $2l, 900 insurance
The origin of the fire is mystery
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-12-31

TT was a sad Christmas for the de-
positors Of the Chestnut street Ma
tioal Bank and the Trust d Saving
Fund Company, of Philadelphia
These institutions, which were re-
garded as two of the strongest banks
in the city, on the morning OF the
28rd closed their doors and left an
aching void in the hearts OF their
trusting friends. VIM. M. Singerly'
publisher of the Philadelphia Rec
ord, is president of both companies
and the same men, with one excep'
ton, act as officers and directors
The liabilities Of the bank ana tn'
trust company together will aggre
gate about 100000, represented oy
Sl,7OO,OOO of deposits in the oahk an'
$1,000, 600 in the trust company
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-12-31

MONDAY afternoon, in the 4th dis
trict of Giles county, while Asa Eos
ter and Fields Woodard were en-
gagged in a fisticutf fight, Fosters
10 year-old-son, Morgan Foster, shot
Woodard through the head with a
3S-calibre pistol, killing him. Jas
McGill and Ben Aymett, deputy
sheriffs, attempted to arrest young
Foster, who resisted and drew his
pistol and snapped it twice at
McGill, when McGill shot him
through the neck, inflicting a seri-
Gus and, it is thought, fatal wound
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-03-26
AMONG OUR NEIGHBORS.


March 23.-The social dance at Pythian
Opera Hall, Friday evening, was
grand success. About twenty from Isl
and Pond, Groveton and Stratford were
present, making about twenty-hveco couple
III all Coffee, cake and sandwiches were
served in the hall. Every one had most
ENJOYABLE time and are looking forward
to another in the near future.
Mrs. Amanda Blodgett, aged 80 years.
who lives with Milton Cook, while going
to her room one evening fell and injured
herself quite badly. Fortunately no
bones were broken. She is at this writ
ing confined to her bed.
A very sad and fatal accident occurred
last Saturday morning in the woods
near Orame Sims, Lexington. Archie
Rowel and Melvin Fuller were telling
tree and before Archie could get out of
the way the tree fell striking him on the
head killing him instantly Mr.. Fuller
Just escaped. Archie Rowell was one of
our we'll known and respected boys. On
his next birthday he would have been
twenty-one years old. His lite was in
sured for 81 900. His parents have the
sympathy of all in their sad bereavement.
Funeral services were held Wednesday
at the house.
Allie Estes cut his foot quite badly last
week so that he has to use crutches.
The youngest child of Mr.. and Mrs.
DeFoe choked to death last Sunday
night with the Group. This is the second
child of theirs that has met sad death
the other one being drowned about two
years ago.
Oracle, the little daughter of James
Boils, slipped on the door step last week
and fell, breaking her arm.
About twenty of the young people
from both sides of The river, took advan-
tage of the fine sleighing and moonlight
night last Thursday and attended the
play entitled "The Rag Picker's Daught-
err" at Stratford Hollow. The play was
a good one and very nicely presented I'M
der the management of Bert T. May of
Groveton. A second party went down
in single teams Saturday evening to at
tend the promenade.
Tom Russell has moved his family to
Berlin, n. H.
Paul Cobleigh Of Guildhall was the
guest of Ephraim Smith last week.
Miss Jessie Harvey OF South Columbia
was in town Saturday.
Mrs. Fred Robv is in South Columbia
caring for her brothers folks who are sick
with the prevailing distemper.
Ten young ladies and one gentleman
took the teachers examination last Fri
day and Saturday, held by the Essex
County Examiner, Porter H. Dale u
Island Pond.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-03-26
CHURCH SERVICES.


Congregational.
At the Congregational Church next
Sunday morning at II Rev. c. o. Cries
haber will preach on the subject " Jesus,
Humamty's Champion" At i'll the
afternoon on the subject, "a Scriptura'
Elegy." All are cordially invited to these
services.
Episcopal.
Services at Christ Church next Sunday,
being the fourth Sunday in Lent, will be
Sunday School at 10, Morning Prayer,
Litany and Sermon at II, and Evening
Prayer with sermon at 7. Mr.. W. A.
Gustin, B. A., of Bishops College, Len
knoxville, Que, will conduct the services
Methodist Episcopal.
At11 a. m. Sunday, Sermon, Subject
Faith"
1915 D. m. Bible School.
go D. m. Junior League Meeting.
u. m. Song Service, being an hour
with HYMNS and hymn writer's.
~. IN. Tuesday, devotional and liter
arv meeting of Epworth League.
7.3o p. M. Friday, Class Meeting.
To these services all are welcome.
REV. a. Z. ArwATER, Pastor,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-03-26

Word from a reliable source reaches us
that the deer law is again being violated
in this county, especially in the vicinity
of CRANKY, where the remains of several
deer have been discovered buried in the
snow. The parties implicated are known
and steps will be taken to bring them 70
account. Deer have also been killed in
Lewis and in Morgan. Those guilty of
this business are acting in a shameful
and detestable manner, bringing re-
proach upon the representatives of the
county who promised that the law would
be observed il an open season was
granted. The fish and game commits
sioners renew their offer of a reward of
$50 for information of such evidence as
will secure the first conviction for deer
killing in Essex County.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-03-26

DIN Stafford IS saving wood for II. n.
French.
Eph. Johnson has been appointed Lis
ter To take the place OF ". Walker, who
has resigned.
Edison Holden who has been sick for a
number of days is now ON the gain.
Mr.. French and Annie Elliot of Canaan
were the guests OF Mrs. Ed. Holden last
Sunday.
Percy Williams has finished work at
Orfnrd. \. H., and returned home.
Ephraim Smith returned to his school
at Montpelier Tuesday morning.
Miss Mary Burbank returned to- her
school at Tilton. y. H., Thursday morn
ing.
Herbert Cooper made FIVE gallons of
maple honey the ODD.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-03-26

The following divorce cases were heard
and DEGREES granted at the recent term
of our County Court:
George Willard VS.. Sadie (Bigelow)
Willard-Bll granted for adultery.
Mary L. Holmes VS.. VIM. Elmer Holmes
Bill granted for intolerable severity.
Annie W. Wells VS. Charles A. Wells
Bill granted for intolerable severity.
Nellie A. Briggs VS.. Alden NJ. Briggs
Bill granted for intolerable severity.
Eliza ]. Smith VS.. Wesley c. Smith
Bill granted for adultery.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-03-26

Hon. !. H. Beattie, Essex County Sena-
tor, was in town last Monday and called
our attention to the fact that there are
several scholarships for Essex County,
tor which the State has made appropr1a-
lions, in the Normal Schools, Middlebury
College, Norwich University, the u. v.
NJ. and S. A.C. The persons entitled to
those benefits in the Normal Schools are
appointed by the town authorities the
Others are designated by the State Sena-
tor. Now if there are any benefits out
of these they should be appropriated by
the students in the county If desired,
otherwise the authority to appoint to
these scholarships will pass to the UNI
yersities or educational institutions them
selves. We call attention to this so that
if anv of these benefits should be desired
those who would be benefited by them
may wake up aud take them before they
pass to other sections Of the State. A
letter addressed to our State Senator,
Hon. I. H. Beattie jpost office address
Coos, N. H. will receive prompt atten-
ton.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-03-26

We are very glad to notice that con-
ductOr S. StOwel has SO tar recovered
from the recent severe attack OF illness
with which he was seized at Portland,
Me, some two weeks Since as to be able
to return to his home in Island Pond.
He is now daily improving and gaining
in strength and will soon be able to re-
sumo his regular run.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-03-26
Lexington and South Canaan.

March 23.-Arclie Rowell son of Zenas
Rowell of Bloomfield, was instantly
killed last Saturday while cutting spruce
timber or Ernest Sims. While telling a
tree it struck across another tree that
was lodged, and the butt swinging
around caught him against a tree,
crushing his skull. The parents of the
unfortunate young man have the sympa-
thy of all in their sudden and terrible
affection.
Some of our farmers are getting ready
for sugaring.
Miss Ellen O'Neil lost a valuable mare
last week.
John Bell has bought a farm in Co.
lumbia, n. H.
Leon Jordan is sick with grippe.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-03-26
LOCAL BUSINESS NOTICES
Essex District Probate Court.

Sessions OF said Court Will he hst4 -.
Brighton the second Tuesday of octoi,e, a., !.
April Canaan the second tuesday "a r.,
yemher and May. West Concord the srrr,,,s,
nes.iay 81 len oeI and June. Lunenburg
Special SESSIONS will be held a. an, Ma, -,
the District bA agreement ~
ROBERT CHASE. Judge.
WANTEn-SENERAL FAITHFUL. MEN
OF Women 20 traVel for responsible e.
payable 81 weekly and expenses. Position
permanent Reference. Enclose li-sddrrsse,i
stamped envelope. rhe National, star Build.
ing, Chicago.
W. II. Bishop, Notary Public with
seal. At HERALD office.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-03-26

The March nun Der of the Vermonter is
ut hand. 1t is an inaugural number and
contains splendid Illustrations of Presi-
dent Mckinley and Vice President Ho-
bart, and describes theinaugural ceremo-
MES. 1t has illustrations OF the White
House, the new Congressional Library
building, the Vermont reviewing stand
and several other fine views. 1t contains
portraits of Mrs. Mckinley, Mrs. Ho-
bart, and Mrs. Russell A. Alger. 1t con-
tains an article on Vcrmont's part in the
inaugural ceremonies, and has other IN
teresting articles on the ceremonies in
Washington during McKinley's inaugu-
ration For sale at Thurston's.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-03-26

Mr.. W. A. Gustin, b. A., of Bishops
College, Lennoxvlle, p. O., very accepta-
bly, conducted the services a Christ
Church last Sunday, preaching two very
thoughtful and helpful sermons. At the
evening service Mr.. Frank Milton sang a
solo which was much appreciated. He
has splendid voice, and is of great as
sistance 20 the choir. Mr. Gustin will
oticiate again next Sunday.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-03-26

1t is a serious question with our friend
John Reardon whether after all it is not
better to buy a hat for himself than win
one on a bet. Being Fitzsimmons man
he won So hat, but the cost in cigars
to him will i'll all probability exceed the
price of the hat, and yet John comes up
smiling every time.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-03-26

Mrs. John H. Gerrish has been seri-
ously i'll with gastric fever and other
complications for some days past, but is
now thought to be improving. This is
very gratifying to her many friends who
hope to see her recover soon her accus-
toned health and be among them.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-03-26

To give some idea Of the amount of
business transacted at the port of Island
Pond we will state that the number of
loaded cars from Canada passing the
port from last Saturday noon to the
following Monday noon was +32, and
the total number of loaded cars for the
week ending March % was 1868.