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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05
West Concord.

February 2.-William Russell of St.
Johnsbury and K. A. Mckelvey of this
village are negotiating trade for the
purchase of l.. d. Hazcn's lumber inter.
est at Miles Pond. The mill was first
built by the late Lambert Hastings, who
conducted the business for a long time
Mr.. Hazen purchased the property nine
years ago and the mill has been in active
operation nearly all the time since in
his possession, manufacturing large
amount of lumber. 1t has been twice
rebuilt in consequence ofhres, and isl now
in fine condition, furnishing employment
for some thirty or forty men.
Robert J. Oliver cut his foot badly {
lew days since while chopping for A. ]
Dodge. The wound is apparently heal
ing finely under the sklltul care of (Dr.
Dodge, and the faithful application o
Dunton's highly renowned salve, o
which MIR. A. J. Dodge is now the sole
proprietor.
The water in Moose River is so low
that very little business is done at thu
mills in this village.
Generous space seemed devoted to thu
interests ofConcord in the HERALD's las
issue, notwithstanding the delInquenc,
OF the regular correspondent.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05
COlebrOOk, n. III.

February 2.-Mrs. Loyne is busy these
days arranging and sending out to the
camps supplies of reading and comforts
which are furnished the lumbermen by the
w. {. T. US OF the State. 1t is the aim
of the mission to give every lumberman
comfort bag" These bags are turn.
ished with roll of bandagc of different
width salve, vasaline, thread, needles
yarn, pins, scissors, handkerchiets, paper
pencil, tracts and a testament. There
are barrels of magazines and books sent
to the camps every week. This work is
The result of Mr.. Loyne's kind interest in
t he army of men who are isolated from
all church privileges through the long
winter. When he was pastor here eight
years ago he visited every camp in the
northern part OF the state. Now n mis-
sionary is regularly employed, and the
work is recognized as Il permanent phil
anthropy.
Several are on the sick list. Mrs. Chas.
Cook and Miss Sarah Role and Mr..
Dantorth and Annis are yet confined to
t he house.
Rev. G. M. Curl, Presiding Elder, has
been spending week with the churches
in these parts.
The Fourth Quarterly Conference was
held in the NJ. Z. vestry Saturday even
ing. We understand the Conference gave
Rev. W. A. Loyne hearty and unani-
nous call to return another year.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05
Well Done, Peter!

A former townsman, Peter Lefebvre,
now conductor on the Canadian Paci-
fc X. r., by his presence of mind early
last Saturday morning saved sleeping
car with 40 passengers from topping
over a steep embankment. His train had
Just passed touchdown, (Me.) station
and was climbing a steep grade, when
the cars left the track. Mr.. Leiebvre
who was in the sleeper, felt the cars leave
the track and rushed out on the platform,
applied the hand brake and brought the
car to a standstill just in the nick oftime
to save it following four other cars over
the embankment. Several in the sleeper
were thrown from their berths by the
shock, and were badly shaken up. but
none were injured. They afterward pre-
scented the conductor with testimonial
1t is thought the accident was caused by
the spreading of the rails. Several pas
sengers in the cars that went over thu
embankment were seriously injured, bu
none fatally.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05
CHURCH SERVICES.

Congregational.
At the Congregational Church next
Sunday morning at II Rev. c. o. Cries
haber will preach on The Badge of
niscipleship." John 13, So At in the
afternoon will be given the third sermon
in the New Life series, subject, Comics
sion"
All are cordially invited to these services.
Episcopal.
Next Sunday, the 9Th Sunday after the
Epiphany, the services in Christ Church
will be Sunday School at 10, Mathis,
Litany and Sermon at II and Evensong
with sermon at 7. To these services all
are earnestly invited.
A. VINCENT BENNINGTON. Rector.
Methodist Episcopal.
At IL a. m. Sunday, Sermon, subject
Discipline" Text, 1--WE put bits in
horses mouths"
1915 p. m. Bible School.
7. p. m. sermon.
Up. m. Tuesday, devotional and liter
airy meeting of Epworth League.
Up. m. Thursday, prayer meeting.
To these services all are welcome.
REV. A. E. ATwATER, Pastor.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05
North StratfOrtt, n. III.

February 2.-The X. of p, ball which
occurred last Thursday evening, the 2Stl
of January, with the exception OF the
storm which impeded travel and belated
the music, passed off to the entire salts.
faction of the committee in charge. and
those who danced attendance. There
were $50 couples, 1902 couples taking
part i'll the grand march. The supper
was considered unusually fine, and the
whole event was one OF which the lodge
may well feel proud.
There is talk Of having revival. VIZ
all need it. do not know of a state or
a county that needs revival more than
Coos county and the State of New Hamp
shire. 1t would be good thing to send
Moody, Jones and Murphy into the New
Hampshire Legislature and let them
work while After we have been thor
oughly revived we expect to see a differ
emf class of men fill our public Offices
We have been waiting for a revival
good many years and the times seem
ripe.
The w. c. T. U. met with Mrs. Camp
bell last Wednesday p. m.
The Young ladies and children OF the
Loyal Legion met with Mrs. E. w. Row
ell last Tuesday p. M.
We have our concrete sidewalks anc
no better concrete can be found any
where. We have our new K. OF 2. build
ing which is said to be as imposing anc
expensive as anything of its kind to b.
found in the state; and now we want
new hotel, house that will accommo
date 800 or 400 guests, on the principl
it is as easy to support herd OF ele
phants as it is one. If our conditions
would only harmonic with our ambi
tions what mighty acts we would per
form!
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05
L,Inenilurg.

February 1.-The Methodist Sunday
School are intending to attend the Sun
day School Convention at West Concord
this Tuesday evening.
The Methodist Society will give their
pastor and family donation on Thurs
day Of this week.
The annual meeting OF the Epworth
League was held last Monday evening.
Several from here have attended the re-
viyal meetings at Lancaster.
Miss Hanna Dodge has friend visit
ing her.
Arthur White has finished his work at
The 81. Jouusbury house and has gone to
work for the HaZrns.
The infant child of Rev. and Mrs.
Blackmer died last Thursday after short
illness. aged one month. Funeral was
held Saturday morning. The family
have the sympathy OF all.
Some of the young girls are rehearsing
farce which they intend to present Feb
ruary 10th.
Mrs. George Hill has returned from an
extended visit in New York.
Mrs. NJ. c. Vincent gave very inter
esting talk on health at the residence OF
Mrs. NJ. ID. Bowker last Tuesday. She
has number OF patients here who are
taking her treatment.
c. II. Frizzell moves his family here
this week.
Will Wentworth is cook in Silsby' lum-
Der camp this winter.
There was a masquerade ball last Fri
day evening given by the Palmers OF
Whte6eld which was well attended.
The Ladies Aid Society served dinner to
all who wished at the residence of Ches-
ter Dodge last Wednesday.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05

and self-saeriheing work Of our great
auxiliary society, the wOman's Relic
Corps. This body Of devoted women
have expended in relief work for the G.
A. K. organization Sl,37l .s32.63. aud
they have by their aid ir Post work and
in watching over the sick and needy en-
deared themselves to us. Let every Post
have Relief Corps attached to it," To
aid in the good work on the Anderson
willie property the ladies OF Erastus Buck
w. K. c. will give a ten-eent social in C.
A. K. Hail Saturday evening February 6.
Refreshments will be served and a good
time is anticipated. All are cordially in.
vited to attend and add their mite in thi.
good cause.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05
Norton,

February Miss Gertrude Nelson left
town last week for Boston. Mass, where
she intends spending a couple of weeks.
Miss Edith Grant who has been at.
tending school at Gorham, Me, and
graduated there in January is home
again.
The |. @. F., of Court Stanhope, are to
have public meeting Saturday evening.
All who would like to attend are cordi-
ally invited, the ladies particularly.
A little bov, John Francis, has taken
possession of the home of MIR. and Mrs.
T. l.. Paquette January 20, at Island
Pond. Many congratulations are ex-
tended them in their happiness.
(From an occasional correspondent,
Miss Jennie Bishops home from Bloom
field, having closed successful and pleas
ant term of school.
Miss Nellie Conway, who has been
with her sister, Mrs. 7. Paquette at
Island Pond for several weeks, returned
home Saturday.
Mrs. B. Damon and daughter Ethel of
Richmond, Que, are guests of Mrs. Clark
Williamson.
Mr.. Parsons and family from the far
west are in town and will spend the VIM
ter here.
Wright Elliot has moved his family
from Rumford, Me, to town. No place
like home.
Miss Annie Dame Of Lynn, Mass,
teaches a private school. She has 80
pupils, gives good satisfaction and en-
Joys her school very much.
The concert given by the children OF
Stetson school Saturday evening was a
grand success and was largely attended.
Miss Mamie Nelson deserves much credit
for the zeal manifested.
II. w. Marsh is the most popular bust.
ness man in town. He has taken an
other contract from the Burgess Fibre
Co and employs over $50 men, having
camps at Averill and Summit. Doing
such All extensive business it was neces
sary to engage clerk for the store, F.
G. Edmands secured the situation, and
Harry Burgess of Lime Ridge, Que, isen'
gagged as bookkeeper.
w. G. Nelson has returned from bust
ness trip to Portland.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05

At a recent meeting of the w. K. c. the
retiring president, Mrs. Sarah Morse,
was presented by her associate officers
with an elegant past presidents badge
of beautiful workmanship and design as
a token of their appreciation of her earn
est, efficient and successful work and
patriotic teaching during the past year.
The presentation was made in very hit
ting manner by Mrs. Alice Willoughby,
Department Junior Vice-President, and
feelngly responded to by Mrs. Morse in
we'll chosen words of acceptance and
thanks. In connection with this we
would here mention that at the last ma
tional convention of the W. X. c. held at
St. Paul, Mimi, eighty acres of land
known as the Andersonville prison prop
erty, including the twenty-five acres used
as prison pen for union soldiers during
the war of the rebellion, was offered by
the Department of Georgia G. A. X. as a
gift free of debt to the w. X. {. on con.
dtion that they would improve the prop
erty, keep the grounds i'll order, and for
ever hold it as a sacred trust in memory
of the heroic, loyal men who suffered i'm
prisonment there. BY an unanimous
vote the gift was accepted. They will
mark the boundaries with a substantial
fence, and let the wells that the poor sui
fering prisoners tried to dig with their
bare fingers remain as a testimonial Of
the thirst they suffered. They will pro
tect the spring the Lord opened with a
thunder bolt in answer to their dying
prayers that they might have one drink
of sweet, pure water. And while dong
this they 1.-THE w. X. c. are helping tc
build a monument to over 10000 of the
grandest heroes that the world has
ever known, who sleep only few rods
away from this sacred spot, as well as q
monument to the w. X. {. that shall
last while 10 We of country and its loya
defenders remain q history. And let eacl
member of the w. X. {. thank Genera
Clarkson, Commander.in-chief of the 6
A. X, for the kindly interest he ha
shown when he says he desires to com
mend to the kindly offices and co-opera
ton of the comrades the loyal, patriot
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05

A number of our townsmen have pur-
chased the mills, etc., of the Haverhill,
IN. h. Paper Co., and intend to at
once re6t the mills and put in new
machinery. Headquarters will he at
Island Pord. The company has been
organized and Incorporated, with these
officers: President, Porter H. Dale
Sec.- Treas, Z. M. Bartlett; Superintend.
ent, 6. H. Boorn. The stockholders in
addition to the above named are Col
Mansur, Geo. II. Fitzgerald, Alvin Bart
, lett, all of Island Pond, and Geo. H
Boorn of Haverhill. N. fl. The company
will manufacture all kinds and colors o.
tissue papers, and as it is backed by am
pie capital, and the business is in the
hands of pushing and enterprising men
the undertaking is sure to be a success
May their most sanguine expectations
be realized, fully.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05
Granny.

February 2.--The mercury went down
to 80 below last week.
Mrs. Levi P. Shores is improving slow
ly, can sit up some.
Mrs. Ethan p. Shores has been quite
sick with the grip, but is better at pres
ent.
School closed in No. 2 last week.
Hon. Allen X. Boyce, formerly of this
town, had shock recently and is still
poorly at his home i'll West Burke.
Several of the members of our Z. E.
Society cannot attend during the winter
Miss Lila E. Appleton is tor the pres
ent at Oswego, n. Y. Her health has not
permitted her to return to her school and
missionary work i'll Hawaii.
Ofcourse the loglnen, not to mention
others, are happy over the present
abundant supply of beautiful snow"
The recent death at Littleton, N. H., Of
Francis Closson, son of Charles Closson
leaves hut one living of the large family
of Closson children, remembered by oul
older inhabitants After leaving CRANKY
they resided for many years near East
Burke. George, the one who is living, i.
a resident of Methuen, Mass.
A son of Oscar c. Griffin, who with hi.
brother Ben have visited their friends il
this, their native town, has gone to Colo
RADIO for his health.
Mrs. Dea. Appleton has been nearly
confined to her bed for several weeks.
Quincy Wooster, one of our Granb,
boys, is now living in Harris County
Texas. He is much pleased with hi
southern home, which is near the guI
coast. All OF his nine children 1--WE believ
that is the number) are married excep
one 200 pound boy. Quincy has also l.
grandchildren.
George Appleton, the Youngest son G
Dea. Appleton OF this place, has move
from Helena, Montana, where he has +,
sided for several years past, to Victor
Col. This is a new gold.mining town.
The sad news has been now fully cor
,. frmed that Mrs. Sarah W. Duren, wido
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05
Sham holders at Vallee Brothers.

The annual meeting of the tenth ma
sonic district will be held at Barton on
Thursday February IS, commencing in
the afternoon. The NJ. w. Grand Mas
ter, Grand Lecturer and other grand off
GERS are expected to be present. All Mas
ter Masons in good standing, particu
larly those of the tenth district are fra
ternally invited to be present. c. E
Coruth of Island Pond Lodge is the dis
trict deputy.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05

Miss Shirley White entertained the
Whist Club last Friday and very pleas
ant evening was passed. The capital
prizes were won by Mrs. ]. H. Cades and
W. T. Carleton, and the consolation
prizes by Mrs. c. A. Vallee and Miss
White The tables were short one gent
leman and Miss White filled the vacancy
with the above mentioned result The
meeting this week will be held with Mrs.
FaIee.
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Sham holders at yallee Brothers.
Canaan,

February 2.-No one is heard to com
plain of lack of snow now.
Our sick people are all improving
Mrs. Knights is able to sit up little.
The Mite Society of the NJ. +. Church
hold a fair and sale next Wednesday and
Thursday at the vestry for the benefit OF
the pastor.
Mrs. Harry Duff is in Pittsburg with
her mother.
A number of couples from our two
villages attetded the X. OF p. ban at
North Strdtfurl last week All report Il
good time. 1t was grand success. even
fthe orchestra did not get there TIL mid
night.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05
East Charleston.

February 2.-The Ladies Aid will meet
in the vestry Wednesday forenoon Feb
ruary 10. Every one invited to dinner.
Mrs. NJ. F. Cheney is quite i'll.
DIR. Cushman and Warren Handy have
each lost horse by taking cold.
Miss Myrtle Hill is visiting relatives in
p. ..
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Shedwick OF
Sherbrooke, p. @, were called here last
week by the serious illness ui Mr.. She'd
wick's mother, who remains very i'll.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05

Miss Strathern found a Iady's gold
watch last Monday, and so reported at
the HERALD office. Within an hour there
after the owner of the watch was dis
covered and informed as to its where.
abouts. The watch was owned bv
Madame Andrew, the Bohemian wax
flower maker.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05

Pleasant news is heard from Mr.. John
White, who is in Portland, Me-, under.
going medical treatment, in that the CD.
Grafton performed has been very success
full and he is daily improving, all of which
is very gratifying to his friends.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05

Of the late Charles Duren. met a sudden
and cruel death Mt Minneapolis. MINI.
an the morning of the 29th day OF
December. She started out Tor an early
walk and was struck by an electric car.
Mr.. and Mrs. Duren were very dear to
the people in this place. They were
identihed with all that is good. and were
the first occupants OF the parsonage.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05
Sham holders at Vallee Brothers.

The Junior Auxiliary will give one OF
their popular sociables in Island Pond
Hall this Thursday evening Refresh
ments will be served. Games and other
amusements from to 8. followed by
dancing, for which good music has been
secured. The Juniors promise an enjoya
BILE time, to equal if not surpass that
given New Years Eve. Admission Is
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05

N. b. Lougee, who was again awarded
the contract to furnish the Grand Trunk
Co. with ice at Richmond, Sherbrooke
and Island Pond, has completed his job,
delivering to the company some go
tons. During the season he has cut over
1900 tons, and we never saw better or
clearer ice.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05

G. E. Clarke. clerk OF the school board,
has compiled the vital statistics OF the
town the past year aud furnishes the
HERALD with these figures: There were
81 births-27 females and "a males; %
deaths-11 females and IL males. In
1895 the births numbered 45-22 females
and % males; deaths 21-10 females and
II males.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05
NOTICE.

The beard of Civil Authority will meet
at the office of the Town Clerk on Sat
urday February 6, 1897, at 2 O'Clock in
the afternoon, for the purpose of abatine
town taxes and transactng other bust
ness. Per Order, SELEcTMEN.
Brighton, VT. January 30, 1897.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05
Lexington and South Canaan.

February Mrs. Helen Reach Of Fit.
Collins. Col, has came from her far away
home to see her sick mother. Mrs. Phebe
Blodgett. who is failing.
George X. Ramsay is logging for Err
nest Sims.
Charles Baker has lame side and is
laid up for repairs.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05

Mr.. ]. H. Grant, of the firm OF Haskell
x Jones, will be in town probably today.
Thursday, with full line of foreign and
domestic woolens for spring and summer
suitings. Mr.. Grant has succeeded in
establishing big trade here, sure in
dication that he gives ample satisfaction
to his patrons.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05

N. b. Lougee came to grief on Derby
street last Tuesday afternoon. He was
driving over one of the big cradle holes
for which that street is famous, when his
sleigh upset, and he was dragged some
distance by the horse. He happily es.
capped injury, but the sleigh is in the shop
for repairs.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05

Mrs. Carl p. Story, daughter of the
late +. {. Robinson, is visiting relatives
and friends in town, and is the guest of
Mrs. S. ID. Hobson. Mr.. Story arrived
here Monday night.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05
LOCAL BUSINESS NOTICES.
Essex District Probate Court-

sessions OF said Court sin a.. -,
brighton the second Tuesday OF octob,.r ma M
April. Canaan the second Tuesdny - ~
ysmbsr a no Nay May. West Concord the second
the second Tuesday OF January and inix
Special sessions viii be held "a ar, ',i.,. a.,
the District by agreement P''''s '''
ROBERT CHASE. Judge.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05

THE BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blains, Corns, and all skin Eruptions. and
positively cures Piles, or no pay required.
1t is guaranteed to give perfect satisfac-
ton. or money refunded. Price 25 cents
a box. For sale BY ]. W. Thurston.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05

Owing to unforeseen difficulties arising
the State Superintendent of Education
has been compelled to postpone for a time
the intended Teachers Institute an
nounced for next week.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05

5. ID. Corliss is agent in this vicinity for
a non'explosive safety lamp burner, and
is having remarkable success in disposing
OF them. Wherever used they give very
general satisfaction.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05

Merchants supplied with ledgers and
all blank books Mt wholesale, at G. II
Colby's bookstore. Lancaster, N. II.
Books less than publishers prices.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05

The post office campaign opens lively
There are three candidates at present in
the field, Mcssrs. F. c. Mosher, 0. l..
Mansur and Geo. l.. Clark.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05

The Junior Auxiliary will meet with
Mrs. John Reeve on Saturday afternoon
and the Woman's Auxiliary with Mrs.
Needham next Tuesday afternoon.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05

The ladies interested in the .. Of L. F
are planning to give n masquerade ball
on Monday March 1, for the benefit of
that organization.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05
NOTICE.

The minimum rate on all meters after
January l, 1897, will be fifteen dollars.
This does NOT include rent of meters.
ISLAND PoND ELECTRIC LIGHT AND
POWER Co.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05
Sham holders at valIes Brothers.

DIR. Sutton, dentist, will be at the Esse,
House from the Goth to the sOth of each
month.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05

The signs Of the times are that St.
Valentines day is almost here. Look at
the display of valentines in Thurston's
drug store.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05

The stated communication OF Island
Pond Lodge F. & A. NJ, for the current
month will be held next Monday evening
at 3 O'Clock.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05

A bargain in our marked down sale OF
boots and shoes at Clarke. Pomeroy &
Clarke's.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05

Thirty FIVE Epworthians attended the
Epworth League convention at East
Charleston Wednesday.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05

Try our famous Superior and Roller
Champion flour. Clarke, Pomeroy &
Clarke.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-05
TOWN TOPICS.

Sham holders at vallee Brothers.