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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-02-10
The Court.

The case of the State VS.. Charles
Judy, upon indictment for felony,
came up for trial yesterday morn
ing and consumed most of the day.
Attorney L. T. Pilchard appearing
for the defendant and Prosecuting
Attorney Whitten for the State.
The jury returned verdict for the
defendant, of not guilty.
A jury was sworn in and the
trial of the State VS.. Lewis Grimm
yesterday evening on charge of
shooting with intent to kill, and
will take up perhaps the whole of
to-day; some thirty witnesses sum
moned on each side.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-02-10

Mr.. Ward L. Smith, of FrederIcks-
town. Mo-, was troubled with chronic
diarhea for over thirty years. He
had become fully satisfied that 1T was was
only a question of a short time until
he would have to give up. He had
been treated by some of the best ply
sicians in Europe and America but
got no permanent relief. One day he
picked up a newspaper and CHANGED
to to read an advertisement OF Cham
berlain's Collie. Cholera and DiarrhRa
Remedy. He got a bottle of it, the
first dose helped him and its contin-
ued use cured him. For sale by g.
w. NJ. Hooff.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-02-10

The popularity of several of the
new Governors is not likely to out
last the distribution of appoint
ments.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-02-10
Bishon Peterkin.

The Rev. DIR. Peterkin, Bishop
of West Virginia, assisted by the
Rector Rev. A. Ct. Grinnan. CON
Quoted Communion Service at
Christ Church ON Sunday morn
ing, when an unusually large cons
greeation attended to hear the elo-
quent divine. DIR. Peterkin select
ed as the text of his sermon, "He
who flndeth his life loseth it;and
he who loseth his life fndeth it, "
preaching thereupon a most able
and convincing discourse, showing
that those who grasp at, and chung
to the merely temporal life sur
rendered the hopes of life eternal,
while those who thrust the mortal
part of life aside gained in its
stead life everlasting, which was
the meening of his chosen text.
During the offertory Miss Josie
Hess, as soloist, sang "One Sweet
Iy Solemn Thought" by Andrew
j. Back, rendering a somewhat
sombre composition with exquisite
sympathy and tasteful modulation
and using her sweet, fresh voice to
excellent advantage in illustrating
the classic beauties of the COM
poser's theme. In the afternoon
Bishop. Peterkin and Rector Rev.
A. e. Grinnan went to open the
new Episcopal Church at Mason
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-02-10

Those frequent pilgrimages to
Canton remind us of the scriptural
injunction, MANY are called, but
are chosen"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-02-10

An exchange says that two
Clarksburg boys aged 16 and IL
are on their way to Cuba to join
the insurgents army. Oneof them
relieved his mothers pocket book
of $3.50 before they started. It is
likely he will land in Jail before he
does in Cuba.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-02-10

Some imaginative mathematician
has figured out that every square
mile of the sea contains 190, 100000
fnny creatures. There can be no
doubt about it, then, that there are
aslmany fish in the sea as ever
were caught, and that is highly
satisfactory, anyway.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-02-10

That was an unklnd letter we re-
ceived yesterday. 1t ran thus:
'sWil you please tell me where
you learned to write? / have a
boy 1 wish to send to school and
1 am alfred scared that he might
hit on the same school you attend
ed"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-02-10

Letus see, what soothsayer said,
that the mills and factories were
going to open up after the election?
He must have meant an election;
another election. and that election,
unhappily, did not take pluce.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-02-10

The enamel letters, in two colors,
on the windows of Mr.. G. G. Tip
pets tailoring establishment, are
quite artistic, being attractive
without vulgar display.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-02-10

a man has been elected Mayor Of
am English town. although totally.
blind There are, and have been
several Mayors in the United
States who might be blind, for all
they don't see going on about
them.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-02-10

Weyler's typewriter must beaout
of order, for he hasn't announced
a victory over the Cubans for sew
eral days.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-02-10

No treaty with England or any
other country should be entertain
ed that endangers the principles of
the Monroe doctrine. Those prin-
-ciples Americans should maintain
at all hazards.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-02-10

Advertise in the Register and
you will not find times SO very
dull.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-02-10

It may be economy to cross the
river IN a slsif these days, but il is
a question If it is not foolhardy,
especially after nightfall
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-12-31
LIInenbIirg.

Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Walker have
closed their engagement with the .un-
enburg creamery CO., and expect to leave
town very soon. During their stay here
they have made many friends who will
regret to have them leave town.
Chester Gray Of Littleton was in town
over Sunday.
The Christmas entertainment was
largely attended and the exercises by the
children interesting. Gifts from well
filled Christmas tree gladdened the hearts
OF the little ones. The sum OF forty dol
lars was presented Rev. Mr.. McNeal, pas
tor of the Methodist Church.
DR.. Breitling went to his home in Ran.
dolph to spend Christmas.
Will Balch while hunting in the Maine
woods few days ago, shot very large
moose. 1t stood six feet eight inches
high, weighed one thousand pounds, and
had twenty-one points on its horns. Mr..
Balch is quite delighted with his success.
Miss Jennie Silsby came home Friday
from Lyndonville where she has spent
several weeks with her sister.
Christmas day was cold, 1+0 below
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-12-31

Agoodly numbcr atienGe the Christ
mas exercises ON Saturday evering.
About s. was realized from the supper
and lecture at last week.
John Campion OF Lyndon was in town
over Sunday. lie goes from here tn VIC
tory to scale lumbrr for o. NJ. Gallup.
Eddie Coe aud wife have finished work
for Warner Humphrey and returned to
their home In Newark.
Carroll L. Phillips and Miss Lena NJ.
Zero were united in marriage at Lyndon
vile, Tuesday December 2s. by Rev. Mr..
Bodwell. Carl Ball acted as best man
and Miss Dora Smith as bridesmaid. The
bride was Hastily attired in green suit
trimmed with white silk and lace with
hat to match. The happy couple left on
the afternoon train for Nashua, y. II.
They will go from there to Boston and
Winchester, returning home January 3.
Their friends wish them long and happy
welded life.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-12-31
Methodist Episcopal.
AMONG OUR NEIGHBORS.
Canaan.

Fred Hubbard has had small steam
grist mill put into his large barn and
hereafter will do his own grinding He is
using the same power with which he had
such good success at cutting corn this
fall.
Vim. Bowie. who had a severe shock
several weeks ago, is able to be out again,
but it will be several weeks yet before he
can do very much hard work.
There is an epidemic of severe colds GO
ing the rounds just at present, and every
body is suffering more or less from it.
The Christmas tree which was held
last Saturday evening was a grand sue.
cess and was attended by very large
crowd, some coming distance ofsix and
seven miles.
1t seems strange, but it is true never.
theless, that one who is trying the most
to convert the morals of the people
should participate IN public 'JawIng
match
Annie, daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. VIM
H. Elliott, and Alfred French were united
III marriage on Christmas morning, Rev
E. J. Gale officiating. They left immedi
ately after the ceremony on brief we'd
| ding tOtr tO Montreal aud 0uehac
Henry Danforth, who has the contract
to finish the interior of the Knapp house
will have it completed in week or ter
days.
The children's Christmas concert which
was held i'll the Methodist Church las
Sunday evening crowded that building
with very appreciative audience.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-12-31

The Christmas tree exercises at the
Congregational Church last Friday even
ing were largely attended. The front OF
the church was decorated with boughs,
testoons and numerous small trees, with
one tree of magnificent size and shape.
The latter was literally covered with
presents, and the coming of Santa Claus
was awaited with much Impotence by
the little folks. The Children's exercises
and songs were very much enjoyed, as
were also the gifts of Santa Claus. The
popular pastor and his no less popular
wife were handsomely remembered by
their parishioners. nor was the parson-
age baby forgotten.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-12-31
MARK TWAIN'S NEW
BOOK OF TRAVEL.

Copyrighted by Olivia l.. Clemens, 1897.
"FoHowing the Equator" Is the title
decided upon by our greatest of American
humorsts, for the story of his recent trip
around the world. He went to the
earth's ends to secure fresh material and
to find new things to make uslaugh over
ceeded in producing his masterpiece-the
GROWING effort of his life. The subject is
a broad one and is the best possible for
the full development and display of his
power and talents. The book contains
not only great deal ofclever fun. making,
but also much valuable and correct mat
ter regarding most interesting countries,
strange people, customs, and supersti-
tions. 1t is especially strong in descrip-
tons, very prominent and popular
characteristic of the immortal limo.
cents Abroad" which the new volume
closely resembles.
1t is beautifully illustrated by noted
American artists, including A. {. Frost
Dan Beard, Peter Newell, B. West Cline.
dnst, and others. 1t contains a photo.
gravure portrait OF the author, specimen
page from his notebook, and a dainty
title page in color. 1t is published by
Balch Brothers Co. of Boston, and sold
exclusively by subscription.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-12-31
West Concord.

Drs. Z. F. Norcross of Island Pond
and A. 9. Pottle of Canaan, together
with our two local physicians, were pres
ent at Or. Flanders examination and
treatment of rupture cases the 22d inst.
Twelve presented themselves for exami-
nation, and five commenced to take the
treatment. DR.. Flanders will be here
again the Goth inst for further work.
VIM. Allen has sold his place to Orren
Ford. Price $1,000.
The family of w. A. Richardson, who
have been stopping in the place for a few
weeks, have gone to Littleton, N. H.
Postmaster Bingham has taken several
coops of thoroughbred stock to Barre
for exhibition at the Poultry show this
week.
Christmas exercises at both churches
passed pleasantly as usual, and were EN-
joyed by large audiences.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-12-31

Friends here will be much interested in
the appended item from the Casper
(Wyo.) Tribune. Mrs. Hood Hattie
Shannon) formerly lived at Island Pond
and her old acquaintance will join most
heartily with the sentiments expressed
by the Tribune, as follows:
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Hood left Casper
Tuesday morning for Denver, to parti.
cipate in the Mountain and Plain festi'
val, and after a week will go to Tacoma
where they will remain till spring, and
then will start for the Klondike country
Mr.. Hood and his estimable wife have a
great many friends in Natrona county
who will regret their departure but hope
success will always be with them wher'
ever they decide to make their home.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-12-31
Norton

Inspector Stone was in town Tuesday
OF last week.
Mr.. |. Renaud of Montreal was guest
of DR.. Landry last week.
The visitors seen in town for Christmas
and during the following week are
Mrs. A. Ellie, Mr.. and Mrs. f. Parsons
and Miss Beth Steady of Island Pond
Miss Eva Haley of Bethel, Mr.. and Mrs.
II. Burgess of Newport, Mr.. Ed. Drew
OF Berlin, n. H., Mrs. Mayhem of Dix.
vile (whom we are glad has recovered
from her recent illness) and Mr.. and Mrs
d. Sherman of Dixville.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-12-31

The Christmas cantata Saturday
night in the Methodist Church was well
rendered, and reflected great credit upon
both participants and those who had it
in charge. The decorations were in
good taste. At the front of the platform
was an arch ofevergreen, across the CEN
ter of the arch was MERRY Christmas"
in large gilt letters, while above this was
a transparency 1897" The two trees
were well laden with presents and SEEM
ingly every one was substantially remem-
bered in that large audience. The pastor
and his wife were presented with silver
ware and purse of money by their flock.
The members of the choir were given a
teachers Bible with flexible cover.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-12-31

The children Of Christ Church Sunday
School had their Christmas festival last
Tuesday evening. After short service
in the Church all adjourned to the Guild
Room, which was soon filled to overflow
ing, many being unable to gain admls-
sion. Here were two large trees and two
tables laden with toys, books, candies
ETC., not forgetting the many useful and
ornamental articles, and without cere-
mony these were distributed to the ex-
pectant little folks. 1t was busy and
interesting scene, and at the close not one
had been overlooked nor forgotten. A
special feature was the presentation OF a
handsome testimonial to Mrs. W. E.
Jones by her Sunday School class. The
only thing to mar or dampen the general
enjoyment was the knowledge that the
rector was so seriously i'll, otherwise the
occasion was one of great enjoyment.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-12-31

The bottle of beans at Cades & Rams
store was opened last Friday and the
beans counted. 1t contained 1853 beans.
The firm gave each customer an oppor-
tunity to guess on the number of beans,
handsomely dressed doll being awarded
the person guessing nearest. Martin
Ladd's guess was 1850 which secured
him the prize. The guesses ranged from
200 to $500.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-12-31
East.CharIestOn.

Bert Rich of New York has moved into
]. S. Sweeney's house on the fiat.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Bean of Spring
field, Mass, are visiting with his brother
Charles and other relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Buck are visiting in
town.
Several of our young men have gone to
the woods with their teams to work for
J. S. Sweeney.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-12-31

Amable Goyette, who was section fore
man here during the charging Of the rail
road yard, met violent death at Rich
mond, Que, last Sunday, while engaged
in putting salt on the frogs of the track
by being run over by the shunting en-
gine. What makes the accident more
than ordinarily touching is that the son
of the deceased was the engineer on the
engine that run over him.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-12-31

The union meetings between the Cong
regational and Methodist Churches that
have proved SO very successful the past
five months will be discontinued for a
time, each church holding its services as
formerly. The pastors are planning for
occasional union meetings for special OBJ
jects such as Temperance, Sunday OBJ
serVanCe, etc.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-12-31

The Week of Prayer will be observed
by two special union services as follows:
In the Methodist Church next Tuesday
night at Z O'Clock. Subject Christ the
deliverer from sin; its power and conse-
quences. Thursday night in the Con-
grcgational Church. Subject, Changed
into His likeness"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-12-31

The cold snap last Saturday, 10 be-
low zero, made great havoc with thecnal
bin, and also caused quite a boom
in business Tor the plumbers. Sunday
the temperature had moderated consid.
erably, 2O0 above zero. Quite change
in a few hours.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-12-31

Raymond Andrew arrived in town last
Tuesday evening to spend his Christmas
vacation. and is the guest of Mrs. W. b.
Causebrook. His former associates and
schoolmates, in tact all our people, are
glad to see him.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-12-31

John Brown and wife are enjoying a
visit from Mr.. and Mrs. E. Fiske and
daughter of Lancaster, n. H., and Mr..
and Mrs. 7. Griffin and daughter
Hazel of Bethlehem, n. H. Their son
John P. of Lancaster was also with them
at Christmas
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-12-31

Charles T. Fitzgerald. wife and three
daughters of Lewiston, Me. spent Christ
mas here with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. II. Fitzgerald.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-12-31

A package containing a number of
towels was lost on the fiat last week
Wednesday night. The finder will con-
fer a favor to the owner by leaving them
at the HERALD office.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-12-31
Sylvia

The handsome pink doll on exhibition
in Stern Brothers store, and by them
named Sylvia, to be presented to the
first customer that should guess the
name, was won by S. j. Maroney. The
white doll, also gift by the same firm,
was drawn by Miss Eva Cloud OF East
Charleston.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-12-31

1t will be welcome news to many that
Mr.. Fitz2erald's bobbin mill is once more
in active operation, furnishing employ
ment to a number of hands, also the nice
hard block wood, the joy of the house
wife.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-12-31

We would again remind all interested
of the Roll Call" to be held in the
Methodist Church on New Years day.
The Call will be preceded by dinner at / 2
O'Clock, served in the vestry to all mem
bers. The occasion will doubtless lie one
ofgreat interest and pleasure to nj! con-
nected with this Church.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-12-31

Mrs. May Hobson Tewksbury of West
boro, Mass, has been here on visit to
her relatives and friends, accompanied by
the twins. The latter were of course a
centre of attraction and admiration.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-12-31

For New Years resolution we would
suggest "Avoid being trouble monger. 4"
People usually have troubles enough of
their own without listening to unneces-
sary tales of woe.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-12-31

DR.. E. F. Norcross went to West Con-
cord last Tuesday on business connected
with the Perfection Rupture Cure Co., OF
which company he is the medical director
in this place, returning Wednesday.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-12-31

The annual meeting of Essex Lodge, l..
o. o. F., will occur this Thursday evening
when officers for the ensuing year will be
elected. The installation takes place
next Thursday evening.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-12-31

Saturday of this week being legal
holiday the bank will not be opened Tor
the transaction of business, and the post
office too will be closed from 8 a. M, to
6 p. m, except for the distribution of the
early afternoon mail.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-12-31

George Pickett has an elephant on his
hands. Not many men care to be so
burdened, but George is an exception, in
fact he is delighted, for he held the lucky
number that drew the big elephant
which was such an attraction i'll Thurs
tons drug store during the holiday sea-
son. Now he can have a circus all to him
self as he owns good music box and
one will keep time with the other.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-12-31

Rev. E. S. Stones illness developed into
typhoid pneumonia last week, and for a
few days he was quite seriously i'll, but
at time of preparing for press there is a
slight improvement in his condition,
which is very gratifying to his many
friends. He is being cared for by Miss
Yates OF Enosburg Falls, a capable and
careful nurse.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-12-31
LOCAL BUSINESS NOTICES.
Essex District Probate Court.

Sessions of said Court will he held a
brighton the second Tuesday OF October aud
April. Canaan the second Tuesday uf No
vember and May. West Concord the second
Tuesday uf December aud June. Luuenburg
the second Tuesday Of January and July.
Special sessions will he held at any place in
the District by agreement.
ROBERT CHASE. Judge.
WANTED. TRUSTWORTHY AND ACTIVE
w gentlemen or ladies To travel for re-
sponsible established house in Vermont.
Monthly S65.oo and expenses Position
steady Reference. Enclose seif-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, 1897-12-31

As i'll past years we will furnish the
HERALD and the Boston Weekly Journal
at the rate OF $500 per year, cash in adj
vance, or we will furnish the HERALD
and Daily Journal for $3.50.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-12-31

Mrs. Rawson who has been visiting
friends in Portland and vicinity for sew
eral weeks past has returned home.
Glad to see her once more take up her
residence here.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-12-31

W. E. Flaherty of Boston, Mass, and
his brothers Martin of Gorham, n. IL.
and Patsey of Berlin, n. H., spent
Christmas with their parents here
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-12-31

WANTED. TRUSTWORTHY NDACTIVE
w gentlemen or ladies to travel for re-
sponsble, established house in Vermont.
Monthly $65.OO and expenses. Position
steady. Reference Enclose selfaddressed
stamped envelope. The Dominion Company,
Dept. Y. Chicago.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-12-31

The increased freight traffic through
the port of Island Pond last week on the
Grand Trunk was veritable Santa Claus
to the railroad employees.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-12-31

Mrs. G. H. Fitzgerald and Mrs. John
W. Thurston went to Lewiston, Me,
last Wednesday, the latter expecting to
be absent two or three weeks.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-12-31

Geo. H. Fitzgerald has purchased sew
eral timber lots the past few days,
averaging 100 acres each. This means
business for his mills.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-12-31

+. L. Jackson has severed his connec-
ton with S. d. & Z. F. Hobson's cream
cry and will soon go to his home in
New York.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-12-31

1t is the opinion of "Dave," deliberately
expressed, that we shall have great
plenty of the beautiful before the rob-
ins nest again.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-12-31

Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Pomeroy spent
Christmas in Coaticook with her par
ents, DR.. and Mrs. Robinson.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-12-31

Howard Hobson and family of Has
tings, Me, spent Christmas with rela-
tives here.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-12-31

Mr.. John Connery of GroVeton spent
Saturday and Sunday here, the guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. !. L. Tracy.