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The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-06-03

Subscriptions may be sent to r. Lea.
Barnes, ESQ.,, treasurer, Bank OF Brit
ish Columbia, Portland, Oregon; to the
secretary, William R. Mackenzie, room
208 Worcester block, Portland, Oregon,
or to any member of the committee.
The plan outlined by the general COM
mittee consists of having concert in
the O. N. q. armory, Monday evening,
June 81, Mr.. Francis Sealy having been
appointed chairman of the concert COM
mittee. It is also the intention to have
banquet at the Hotel Portland, Tues
day evening, June %, Mr.. Percy H.
Blyth having been appointed chairman
Of the banquet committee. All the net
proceeds from the concert and the ban
quet are to 60 to the hospital fund.
1t is hoped that many British born
residents throughout the states of Ore
gon and Washington will come to Port
land and join in the celebration. Any
information desired by out of town resi-
dents will be gladly furnished on appli-
cation to the secretary or any member
of the general committee. As this is
the only means we have of reaching our
friends outside the city, it is to be
hoped that they will correspond early
and give us their cooperation.
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Must Be Completed September i,

Omaha, Neb., May 26.-Judge Mum
ger, of the United States district court.
this morning made an order that the
divorce decreed by Judge Brewer be-
tween the Western Union and Union
Pacific telegraph companies must be
completed by September 1.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-06-03

In conformity with the foregoing, we
have now to appeal to the British-born
residents of the state of Oregon for
funds to carry out the purposes set
forth in the resolutions. We do so
with the utmost confidence that our APP
peal will meet with hearty response
from all parts of the state, feeling sure
that no more noble commemoration of
this diamond jubilee year can be had,
nor one more characteristic of her
majesty, Queen Victoria than to provide
in perpetuity place where the desti-
tute sick can receive the comforts and
attendance they require free of all ex-
pense.
The object is not local one, but the
benefits will be open to persons other
wise eligible from all parts Of the state,
and we feel certain that amongst the
thousands of British-birth resident in
Oregon there is not one who would not
freely contribute according to the meas
ure of his ability.
As an indication of what funds are
required, it may be mentioned that the
cost of endowment of one bed is So, 500.
JAMES LAIDLAW,
Chairman, on behalf of the finance COM
mittee.
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Seattle. Wash. Nav %. 1897.

Seattle, Wash, May 90, 1897.
Wheat-Chicken feed, $26@27 pei
ton.
Oats-Choice, $2s@24 per ton.
Flour-(Jobbing)-Patent excellent,
$4.75; Novelty A, $4.45; California
brands, 81. 80; Dakota, 1896; patent,
$6.4O.
Barley-Rolled or ground, $40 pei
ton; whole, $40.
Corn-Whole, $40 per ton; cracked,
$21; feed meal, $21.
Millstuffs-Bran, $500 per ton;
shorts, $18.
Feed-Chopped feed, $18. 90 per ton;
middlings. $22; oilcake meal, $50.
Hay-Puget sound, per ton, $13.
Eastern Washington, SIS; California,
SIS.
Poultry-Chickens, live, per pound,
hens, 10c; spring chickens, 81. 5O@3. So
ducks, $500.
Butter = Fancy native creamery,
brick, 15c; ranch, 1O@12.
Cheese-Native Washington, 11@
11Hc; Eastern, 12c; California, exc.
Vegetables-POtatOes, per ton, $l2. O(
GA; parsnips, per sack, 81; beets,
per sack, $1.25; turnips, per sack, $1.25
rutabagas, per sack, SOC; carrots, per
sack, 75c; cabbage, per 100 lbs,
$1.75; onions. per 100 lbs, $1.50.
Sweet potatoes-Per 100 lbs, $3. so;
new potatoes, 10 per Id.
Eggs-Fresh ranch, 14@15c.
Fresh Meats-Choice dressed beef,
steers, &c; cows, exc; mutton, sheep,
&c per pound; lamb, Sc; pork, SIC pc,
pound; veal, small, 600.
Fresh Fish = Halibut, .4@5c;
salmon, 6@8c; salmon trout, 7@1Oc;
founders and soles, S@4c.
Provisions-Hams, large, IL n; hams,
small, 11Ac; breakfast bacon. 1Oc; dry
salt sides, &c per pound.
Fruits-Lemons, California, fancy,
$2.50@S.5 80; choice, 81; Cal fornia
fancy navals, s.. 1904.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-06-03

San Francisco, May 80, 1897.
Potatoes-Oregon Burbanks, 9Oc@
$1.00; Early Rose, 600 roc; River Bur.
banks, 50@75c; sweets, $1.25 pei
GENITAL.
Onions-New, 400 SOC.
Eggs-Ranch, l3@ lac per dozen.
Butter-Fancy creamery, 15c; dc
seconds, 14@15c; fancy dairy, 14c;
seconds, 1S@131c.
Cheese-Fancy mild, new, TIC;
fair to good. 61a@7c; Young America,
7h@818c; Eastern, 14@15c.
Wool-Choice foothill, log 1sc; San
Joaquin plains, sole; do 10 months,
8@1Oc per pound.
Hay-Wheat and oat, 5000; best
barley, $6.50@8.00; alfalfa, 95@8;
clover, $6@8; compressed wheat, SEQ
$50; do oat, $6@7 per ton.
Tropical Fruit-Bananas, $1.OO@
400 per bunch.
Citrus Fruit-Oranges, navel, 81. sc
@S.75; seedlings. do, 1.5O@ l. IS; COM
mon lemons, 75c@$l. 50; fancy, $500
per box.
Apples-el.25@2 per box: Eastern,
eS.5O per barrel
Hops-s@1ac per pound.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-06-03
DIAMOND JUBILEE.

Completion Of 60 Years NJ Sovereign to
Be Observed In Portland. Oregon.
In all parts of the British empire the
celebration on the 21st and AID OF June
will be universal, and the British resi-
dents of Oregon are not going to be be-
hind any other state in showing their
loyalty, by practical charity and re1oio-
ings.
The British-born residents OF the
United Kingdom residing in Portland
are getting in readiness to celebrate the
Goth anniversary of the reign OF her
majesty, Queen Victoria, during the
present year.
On June 21st, 1897, Queen Victoria
will have occupied the British throne
just 60 years, the longest reign yet re-
corded for British sovereign. This
period has been one Of the most pros
porous the English people have expert
enced. Her majesty is associated with
the happiness of the nation in an in
separable manner, SO that the periods OF
her career are noted as events of the
national life.
The respect and affection of subjects
born during her reign is to be shown
by notable celebrations in every part
of the world.
In Portland the different British So
cieties have had under contemplation
for some time arrangements for the oc-
casion. Members have been notified
and committees appointed to confer on
the subject. Mr.. James Laidlaw, Brit
ish consul for the port, called meeting
recently for the purpose of securing con-
certed action. About so persons re-
sponded, which will give fair idea of
the number of British-born people in
Portland when the per cent Of certain
class that can be induced to attend a
called meeting of this nature is con-
siderd.
An organization was perfected, Mr..
Laidlaw being made president; Donald
Macleay, ]. G. Robinson, William Mac
master and William S. Sibson, vice.
presidents; R. Lea. Barnes, treasurer,
and William r. Mackenzie, secretary.
At subsequent meeting general
committee of % was appointed.
At subsequent meetings of the gen.
eral committee resolutions as under
were adopted:
''That the chairman appoint finance
committee to collect funds to com.
memorate the event, the funds so col
lected to be used for such purposes as
a subsequent meeting shall determine.
"That the object for which funds are
to be collected by the committee shall
be the endowment of bed or beds in
the Good Samaritan hospital, for the
use of persons of British birth, and to
be called Queen Victoria's Diamond
Jubilee Bed.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-06-11
AMONG OUR NEIGHBORS.
Bloomfield.

June S.-Henry Stevens had barn
raising last Saturday afternoon.
The Sunday School on Hogan Road
has been reorganized. 1t is held in the
school house Sunday afternoon.
Emery kenney, the State Sunday
School missionary, was in town last
Thursday.
The ladies of the w. c. T. q. gave a
strawberry festival last Saturday even
ing which was a great success; $16.55
were cleared. Eight small tables were
neatly arranged and decorated with
flowers. The Strawberries were the best
OF the season, and the ice cream could
not be beaten. A very pleasing enter
tainment and promenade concert were
given after the refreshments had been
served.
Willie Rowell is on the sick list.
Carl Dolley got quite badly injured last
week by horse while in the stall, that
he was confined to his bed.
Miss Jennie Scott gave quilting party
last Friday afternoon.
We noticed Nelson Holbrook of Grove
ton on our streets Sunday.
H. N. French took business trip to
Lancaster last Saturday.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-06-11

Burglars effected an entrance into
Stevens Brothers store last Thursday
night through the cellar window. They
broke open the money drawer, from
which they obtained only a small sum,
chiefly in coppers and Canadian five cent
silver pieces, helped themselves literally
20 the best cigars i'll the store and to
bananas. The latter they discussed at
their leisure in the cellar. 1t is thought
to he the work of two tramps who were
seen in the village during the evening.
The same two were proving about
Clarke. Pomeroy & Clarkes store near
midnight but were driven off by Charlie
Farr, who occupies the tenement over
the store.
Another attempt at burglary wasmade
on Saturday night at the store of A.
Bartlett g. Son. The ground bolt on
one of the side doors was forced out of
its socket by breaking some of the wood
work, but second bolt held the doors in
place, also a bar put up across the doors.
and these successfully resisted all at
tempts to force an entrance. The tel-
lows, tramps or not, had only their la
Dor for their pains.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-06-11

1t was large and enthusiastic crowd
that witnessed the game OF base
ball on the fiat last Saturday afternoon
between the Island Pond and Barton
mines. The game was close and inter-
esting one, but victory rested with the
home team by score of IS to IL, the
Island Pond boys not playing their halt
of the ninth innings We are the more
pleased at this result because it was so
unexpected, our boys having SO little OPP
portunity to practice together, and there
were many bets made that they would
be defeated, but the parties making them
got left. Both sides put up good game,
but the home nine were smarter at steal
ing bases than were the visitors, having
ten to their credit while their opponents
got only 3, then too Island Pond had
five men left on bases, the Barton's IL.
Island Pond scored ducks egg" in
two innings, Barton in four. Barton
gave seven first base on balls, and Island
Pond went Barton one better. Island
Pond struck out nine, Barton eleven.
Brooks umpired in very impartial man
ner, and his decisions gave very general
satisfaction. Other games are being ar
ranged.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-06-11
North StratfOrtt, n. III.

June S.-Albert Willard and friend from
Berlin were up last Sunday on their
wheels, returning Monday.
Some miscreant has been threatening
to burn the buildings of Rev. Father Des-
mond. These threats have been made
manifest in deeds not words. Father
Desmond will push the matter to the ex-
tent of the law. and it is hoped the guilty
one will be brought to justice.
Mr.. Jere Willard is grading his lot in
the Baldwin cemetery.
Canning French has leased the Brasses
house and will move his family soon.
The W. c. T. U. ladies of Bloomfield
gave strawberry and ice cream festival
last Saturday evening which netted them
over $1,000.
All the Masons and their wives are 60
ing on the excursion to Newport.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-06-11

Miss Grace Davis. who is at present
pursuing her musical studies at the New
England Conservatory of Music, Boston,
has been engaged to give concert at
loves opera house, Groveton, n. H.,
Saturday evening the Goth inst Miss
Davis is winning golden opinions from
her instructors, and is regarded by them
as phenomenal violin player for one of
her age. We can assure our good friends
in Groveton that rich musical treat is
in store for them. The Young lady is
fully capable of entertaining an audience,
she has repeatedly demonstrated this,
but on this occasion she will he assisted
by the best local talent. We hope she
may be greeted by a full house. and
would add that everybody will certainly
get their moneys worth. Round trip
tickets at single fare will be issued at all
points between Island Pond and Gorham.
Tickets good to return until June rs.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-06-11

The village improvement association
of South Royalton deserves credit tor the
excellent manner in which its public
spirited members are calling the atten-
ton of the public and especially of tour
lists to the varied and manifold attrac-
tions OF that lively village. The associ-
alton has provided a neat illustrated
folder which contains list of the public
institutions of the place, OF its advan-
taees natural and acquired, and of the
routes by which the town can be reached.
The folder is OF size that adapts it for
ready enclosure in letter and the indi-
vidual advertisements it contains ought
to go far towards meeting the expenses
of its publication. Other progressive
towns in Vermont may well follow the
example of the enterprising residents OF
South Royalton.'- Press.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-06-11
East Haven.

June S.-R. Foster is home from St.
Johnsbury.
Mr. and Mrs. II. w. Hudson land son
visited his aunt at Lyndon last week
Wednesday.
Miss Lila Mcdonald, who is teaching
in district No. 2, spent Saturday and
Sunday at her home in Burke.
Mrs. w. Z. Gaskell has friend visiting
her for a few days.
IS. Hudson took trip to Lyndon
vile Saturday.
Fred Currier and wife spent Saturday
and Sunday at Island Pond.
Miss Ethel Smith visited her aunt Mrs.
w. NJ. Humphrey of Burke last week.
The District Reunion of |. o. G. T. will
be held at the Baptist Church Saturday
afternoon and evening of this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. o. Smith and children
visited friends at West Burke and Sutton
the past week.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-06-11
Lexington and South Canaan.

June Stay Blodgett is having his
house shingled; Pred Russell is doing the
job.
There are not so many potatoes planted
as usual owing to the wet weather.
Some of our farmers have not finished
their planting. Crops are generally
backward except grass. which is looking
finely.
C.R. Holbrook is fixing up the inside
OF his dwelling.
NJ. D. F. Blodgett has been appointed
fish and game warden for Lexington.
Henry Marshall is working at his silver
mine at the foot OF Monadnock. He is
confident that it will prove valuable
mine
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-06-11

Sunday, June 90, will be observed by
the Odd Fellows as Memorial Day. All
members and sojourning Odd Fellows
are requested to meet at the Lodge
room at p. m, and proceed to the
cemetery to decorate the graves of de-
ceased brothers. This duty performed
the members will march to the Congre-
gational Church where special services
appropriate to the occasion will be held,
with sermon by the pastor, Rev. c. o.
Grieshaber, at 4 o'clock.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-06-11
LunenDurg.

June s.-Mr. and Mrs. Burnham of
Portland are visiting at Albert Browns.
Both churches are rehearsing for Chill
drens' Day which occurs next Sunday.
Henry Warren was at home over Sun
day. His many friends were glad to see
him.
Mrs. James Thomas has gone to Lam
caster to visit her daughter Mrs. Folsom.
Rev. Mr. Somers and wife of Lancaster
visited at the Heights House last Friday.
The stones in the old cemetery which
had fallen down are being reset. Some
of them are very old.
Rev. Mr.. Blackmer exchanged with
Rev. Mr.. Eastman of Bethlehem last
Sunday.
The Ladies Aid of the Congrega tional
Church meets with Mrs. King on Wednes-
day OF this week.
Annual meeting of the w. c. T. U. this
Tuesday afternoon.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-06-11

General Clusters widow, Mrs. Eliza
beth b. Custer, when in Vermont re-
Gently was informed that there was in
Island Pond young lad named after the
general, George Armstrong Custer Re-
nell. On her return to New York she
forwarded to Martin Renell, father Of
the boy referred to, portrait of her de-
ceased husband taken at 35, which Mar
tin prizes very highly. The closing year
of the war Gen. Custer was in command
of the division of which Martin was
member,--1s Vermont Cavalry.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-06-11
NOTICE.

To the tax payers of Brighton: You
are hereby notified that the tax bill is
now in my hands for collection. All who
pay their taxes within ninety days from
date of this notice will receive discount
of per cent on the same.
GEO. S. ROBINSON, Town TREASURER.
Dated at Brighton this Sd day of June,
A. D., 1897.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-06-11
Two Lives saved.

Mrs. Phoebe Thomas, of Junction City.
ILL.,, was told by her doctors she had con-
sumption and that there was no hope for
her, but two bottles DR.. Kings New Dis
covery completely cured her and she says
it saved her life. Mr.. Thos. Eggers, 139
Florida ST., San Francisco, suffered from
a dreadful cold, approaching consump-
ton, tried without result everything else
then bought one bottle of DR.. Kings
New Discovery and in two weeks was
cured. He is naturally thankful. 1t is
such results. of which these are samples,
that prove the wonderful efficacy of this
medicine in coughs and colds. Free trial
bottles at Thurston's Drug Store. Regu.
lar size SOC. md $1.00.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-06-11
Wheelbarrows at Vallee Brothers.

The summer schedule of train service
on the G. T. r. will go into effect next
Monday. An important change will be
made, it is said, to the effect that
of passenger trains, brake
men and baggagemen will make the en-
tire trip between Portland and Montreal
instead of changing at Island Pond as
at present. Doubtful
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-06-11

For 30 days we will mail postpaid
four % cent novels, hest titles. to any
address for 80 cents; nine for S1.OO;
Tor two for % cents to show what "A
bargain we give). Send postage stamps
and give us an idea of the class OF books
you like and we will please you. Colby's
bookstore, Lancaster, n. II.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-06-11

The St. James Ladies Aid and Benevo-
lent Society promise their friends most
enjoyable evening entertainment Thurs
day June II, when will be presented at
the opera house the drama in five acts,
Fanny Allen" the first American Nun,
with Miss Grace Thurston in the title
role, and the following strong cast OF
characters:
AMERICAN LADIES.
Fanny, daughter of General Ethan Allen.
Miss Grace Thurston.
Mrs Penniman, mot Their of Fanny.
Miss Susie Brown.
Lucy, unmarried sister at home,
Miss Minnie Courchesne.
Caroline, married sister,
Miss Blanche Deslandes.
Miss Barber, daughter of Rev. Mr.. Barber
Miss Kate Maroney.
Mrs. Forbes, an aged lady,
Miss Lettie Lefebvre.
Susan, a caller, Miss Dclima Dumas.
Dora, Clarabe and Bertha, Protestant pu-
pills at Villa Maria,
Misses Roger, Gill, Welsh.
Chloe, Mrs. Penniman's colored servant,
Miss Esther Finnegan.
FRENCH LADIES'
Rev. Mother of Villa Maria,
Miss Eva st. Pierre.
Mdlle.-, Fannys teacher.
Miss Stella Smith
We bespeak for the Ladies Aid large at
tendance. While their society us organ
lied for charitable purposes, the proceeds
accruing from this performance are to be
devoted to the purchase of new seats for
the convent school, necessity just now :.
General admission 25 cents; reserved
seats IS cents. Reserved seat tickets are
now on sale at Thurston's drug store,
and those wanting good seats should
make an early application.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-06-11

The "Conundrum" supper given by the
Ladies Aid Society at the Congregational
parsonage last Tuesday evening, was a
great success, both from the standpoint
of attendance and the enjoyment of those
attending. The menu cards were quite
original and were the objects of greatest
attention. Some over Sl2 was realized.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-06-11

Our orchestra has good repertoire of
music and play it in first-class style.
The members comprising il seem deter
mined that Island Pond shall again have
an orchestra with more than a local
reputation.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-06-11

The st. James Ladies Aid and Benevo-
lent Society give social this Thursday
evening at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
Jas. Cooper. to which all friends are
most cordially invited. All who may at
tend can be assured of spending a very
pleasant evening.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-06-11
tiuilsiliall.

June S.-The conference of the Con-
gregational Churches of Coos and Essex
Counties was held at Bethlehem on
Tuesday and Wednesday Of last week.
Rev. +. p. Greene and Deacon Chase and
wife attended from this place. They IT.
port a full attendance and that the exer-
cises were of more than usual interest.
The ladies of the Congregational So
ciety gave picnic sociable at the church
last Friday evening. hut the heavy
showers prevented the usual attendance.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-06-11

Ex-mayor Browne of Rutland was in
town over Sunday greatly to the pleas
ure of his many old friends here, and
among whom he is always a welcome
visitor. He is just as popular a man in
Island Pond as he is in Rutland.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-06-11

E. l.. Hunt, the optical specialist, will
be at the Essex House one week, COM
mencing June II. He has all the latest
things in spectacles and eye glasses, tele-
scopes, field and marine opera glasses,
etc. lfyou need anything in the optical
line don't fail to see him.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-06-11

Last Monday night tramps entered a
car loaded by ]. S. Sweeney with baled
hay and picked bale to pieces and
made them a comfortable bed. Really
tramps are carrying their depredations a
little too far nowadays.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-06-11

The Ladies Aid Society of the Metho-
dist Church will give might cap" So
cial in the church vestry next Tuesday
night. Amusical and literary programme
will be rendered and the orchestra will
play. Ice cream and cake will also be
served
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-06-11

Messrs. Spaulding of Berlin, n. H.,
have contracted to cut the pulp wood in
Averill and Lewis for the Burgess Sui
phite Fibre Co., all to go into the East
branch, thence to North Stratford, where
it will be loaded on to cars for shipment
to Berlin.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-06-11

Our base ball team goes to Coaticook,
p. O.. on Monday June 81, Queens Jubi-
lee Day, to play match game with some
visiting team, perhaps the Newports or
Bartons.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-06-11

A prominent medical authority says
the grip germ is the smallest ever dis.
covered. 1t seems large enough, how
ever, to quite successfully perform the
duties which devolve upon it in its line
of business Judging from our experience
the past week.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-06-11

We saw A. NJ. Bailey OF Lyndon on our
streets Friday.
Riley Roundy and wife Of West Burke
and Warren Amadon and family nf New
ark were guests at ]. Q. Amadon's last
vrerk
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-06-11

1t is much better to give people the in
dustrial and moral training which will
enable them to support themselves than
to give money to them in charity after
they have become paupers.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-06-11

1t would be good plan and might
have salutary effect if the next batch
of tramps that made Island Pond their
headquarters were given certificates for
board for six months at the house OF
correction at Rutland.