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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-04-30

robin. dear robin. you're with US again.
And We listen. eatTanoed. - your joyous
strain.
Fresh frOm the depths Of tropical bowers.
And sweet with the breath of perennial
flowers.
There's soIy nook waiting your presence
And strong arms outstretohed TO protect yOu
from III.
In the big maple tree in front Of the door;
You know where u is for you've bsilt there
before.
But robin. listen. I've something 10 say:
Thr spoilcr has come since you dew away
The air i full OF sorrow and weeping.
Aud hearts are breaking for loved ones sleep
ing.
So robin. sing Us your checriest strain
Cheer up! Cheer upi" be the sweet refrain
Sing at the dawn at the morning bright,
And sing at the sunsets waning light
Cheer up" Cheer upI'' let the echo fioat,
Soft and clear from your musical throat,
Till sorrowing ones forget their pain.
And aching hearts grow glad again.
Then softly sing of the land far away,
Where buds never wither OF blossoms decay.
Till, by faith. we see. in that glorious home.
The shadowy hands that are reckoning,
Come" X. X. CHANDLER.
Lunenburg. Vt, April 10, 1897.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-04-30


Joshua Silsby. son of John Wendell and
Susan (Blood) Silsby, was born in Lun-
enburg, VT, January 81, 1928, and died
at Lunenburg, April 10, 1897. John
Wendell, the father, came to this town
from Charlestown in 1929, and here he
spent his life making his home the last
few years of his life with his son Joshua.
He " as the youngest son in a family of
nine children and was the last of the
family at the time of his death. In those
earlier days the struggle for success was
largely along other lines than those
which are most noticeable in the life of
today; a short childhood short boy
hood with just little schooling in the
old log schoolhouse, and this mixed with
good deal of hard work mornings and
evenings and during vacation. Then the
boy became man and the world was
before him like an open book. He knew
that the hoped for success was to be
found somewhere il at all along the
highway OF earnest effort and persistent
toll. Hard work then seemed to be the
only key with which to open the door
through which one must pass if they
ever came into the realm of hoped for
success and thus it was with MIR. Silsby.
Childhood passed AS it does to all OF US,
like short dream which is broken by a
too early awakening; the active boyhood
quickly passed and as soon as he became
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-04-30

Despite the bad roads and stormy
weather some over 200 people assembled
at Odd Fellows Hall last Tuesday even
ing to attend the anniversary exercises
under the auspices of Ross Encampment
No. 4, 10. O. F., and were well repaid.
The exercises consisted of a piano duet
BY Miss May Follett and Mr.. Harry
Clarke. the ritual exercises laid down by
the order for such occasions, quartette
singing, vocal duet, Mrs. Cades and Miss
Shirley White, an address on the achieve
ments and aims of Odd Fellowship by
w. H. Bishop, violin solo b. Miss Maud
Danforth, Grafton by l.. Burton Jones,
song by Frank Milton, followed by the
henediction. At the close OF the literary
exercises the assembled guests were invi-
ted to the banquet hall where delicious
clam chowder supper, including coffee,
cake and fruit, was served and highly en-
joyed. After supper the guests repaired
to the lodge room and passed pleasant
hour in social intercourse, games, etc.
The seventy-eighth anniversary of Odd
Fellowship will long be pleasantly re-
membered by all present.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-04-30
Surprised.

Last week Wednesday evening Mr..
Edward Davis went to the post Office as
his usual custom, while his wife went into
a neighboring house for social visit.
During their absence descent was made
on their house by quite large party OF
people who approached it from the lower
end of the street. Just as they were
about forcing an entrance Mrs. Davis APP
peared. but was Immediately captured
and taken into the house. Several of the
party produced mysterious looking par
GELS which on investigation proved to be
maple honey, cakes, etc, which they had
brought to assist in carrying out their
plan of action. About this time Mr..
Davis returned, to find his home invaded,
but in view of the honey and other eat
ables he concluded to submit to the inev-
table. Preparations were at once made
to sugar off," during which a very pleas
ant time was spent. Following refresh
ments an hour of social chat passed, after
which the party broke up leaving the
house again in the hands of Mr.. and Mrs
Davis, who appear willing to be surprised
again at any time.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-04-30
Baby Carriages at Vallee Brothers.


Following are some of the appoint
ments made at the Barre conference
which will be OF special interest to ou
readers throughout the county:
Presiding Elder, Joseph Hamilton.
Bloomfield, to be supplied.
Cabot, ]. A. Dixon.
Canaan. L. J. Gale.
East Haven, A. G. Austin.
East Charleston. G. c. Mcdonald
Groton, W. |. Todd.
Guildhall, Guy Lawtor.
Hardwick w, S. Snithers.
Island Pond, A. +. Atwater.
Lunenburg and East Concord. w. |. Joseph.
Painfeld, A. L. Cooper,
Victory, to be supplied.
West Concord, ]. E. Knapp.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-04-30
Two u.Ixes 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 tria1
bottles at TFurston's Drug Store. Regu
lar size SOC. Ind S1.0O.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-04-30

Today, Thursday, is the closing day of
the Roman Catholic bazaar. Thus far
much interest has been manifested, and
the prospects are that it will be very
successful affair. Supper will be served
at 6 and $50 this evening, and in addi-
ton all voting contests will be decided.
The principal contest is between the
No. Stratford and Island Pond Churches
for beautiful set of Church Vestments.
We hope the Church here will be success
full, and it will be il the members are true
to themselves and evince anything like
their accustomed zeal in all matters per-
tanning to its welfare. Let the HERALD
have the great pleasure of announcing
next week that Island Pond retains the
Vestments.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-04-30

Friends were out in force last Thurs
day to attend the Easter sale, supper
and entertainment given by the two
auxiliaries of Christ Church. The sale
was well patronized, splendid supper
was served, the only fault being there
was not enough to go round, and the
entertainment was enjoyed by large
audience. The performance was meri.
torious, rejecting no little credit to all
taking part therein, hearty applause
greeting each number.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-04-30
Brighton, VT, April "a, 1897.
CHURCH SERVICES.

Congregational.
At the Congregational Church next
Sunday morning at II Rev. c. o. Cries
haber will preach on the subject The
New Creation" At 5 in the afternoon
on the subject, "The Constraining Love
of Christ" All are cordially invited to
these services.
{. O. GRIEsHABER, Pastor.
Episcopal.
Mr.. W. A. Gustin, OF Bishops College,
will conduct the services at Christ Church
next Sunday, second Sunday after Easter,
as follows: Sunday School at 10, Morn
ing Prayer, Litany and Sermon at IL,
and Evening Prayer and Sermon at Z.
All are welcome at these services.
Methodist Episcopal.
At11 a. m. Sermon. Subject, "a Mile
Stone"
1915 p. IN. Bible School.
2.3O p. m. Junior League Meeting.
7. p. M. Sermon. Subject, Fishing"
Up. m. Tuesday, devotional and liter
airy meeting of Epworth League, also
annual election of officers.
7.3O p. IN. Thursday, Class Meeting.
To these services all are welcome.
REV. A. E. ArwATER, Pastor.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-04-30

of age VIC find him entering the great
business world Mt Mobile, Alabama. en-
gaging IN the business OF n stevedore in
which huSinrSs he met with marked sue
cess and accumulated a comfortable for
+ tune for young man. Here he MARRIED
Josephine Brrithng. June Is. 1850. AMI
to them were born nine children, of whom
eight are now living. He continued his
business in Mobile until short time he
fore the breaking out nj the Civil war.
when he returned with his family 10
Lunenburg. where he has ever since re-
sided. For ten years he was extensively
engaged in farming. owning the farm now
occupied and owned by his son James II.
| In 1865 he invested his means in the lum-
Der business. then an industry almost
new to- this town. That was before the
railroads were built and Mr.. Silsby had
to draw his manufactured lumber by
team to the nearest railroad station,
Littleton, n. II. Those were davs spent
under great difficulties and burdens, and
called for a restless activity and an
energy which would not submit to he
defeated. For nearly thirty years he
continued in the lumber business IN some
of its many branches, and also engaged
quite extensively in farming. clearing the
lands cut over TO make a farm. Few men
have worked harder. or suffered more
severe reverses OF fortune than Mr.. Silsbv,
his mills being three times destroyed by
fire, but all this did not seem to lessen
his courage or weaken the power OF an
indomitable will, but to the end his was
an active, busy life of toll. His mills
were on Meals brook about one mile
from Lunenburg Corner, and there he
built up quite a little village, always
known as Mobile. His wife died January :.
3, 1856. November 2. 1893. he married
Mrs. Angela Martin OF Haverhill Mass,
who survives him. He also leaves eight
children, Mary L.. tMrS. Howard Co
burn). Clara r.. Mrs. Nelson Dodge.
George G., Walter s., John H., and James
H., living in this town, Herbert 7. in
New York, and Mrs. Herbert Lougee in
Newport, Vt. The suddenness Of his
death. he being in his usual health until
a short time before, was great shock
to the community, in which his life had
been such an active factor for so many
years.
Mr. Silsby was a man of usually cheer
full disposition. and when the sun was
shining had kind words for all and a
good joke and hearty laughter were Oft
times a safety valve to his intense activ-
ity. He was not member of any church,
but of his means he aided in the support
of the churches, and members OF his
family were members and constant at
PENDANTS, For nearly thirty years he
had been a free and accepted Mason, be-
longing to Moose River Lodge of West
Concord. very large number of his
brothers of the order attended his funeral,
which was from the Congregational
Church, April 18th, and he was given
the hoRors of a masonic burial, as token
of their brotherly love and esteem. At
the church the services were conducted
by E. F. Blackmer, the pastor, music by
the male quartette. The services were
largely attended by his fellow townspeo-
pie as a mark of their regard.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-04-30

Bishop A. c. A. Hall, who has been on
three months trip to Bermuda for his
health, returned Saturday evening and is
at his residence at Rock Point bishop
Hall spent all but about three weeks of
his absence in Bermuda, returning to
stay for fortnight in Lakewood, N. j.,
and few days near Boston, before COM
ing to Burlington. The Bishops many
friends will be pleased to learn of his i'm
proving health and that he has obtained
thorough rest. He will begin his Off
cial visitation in about a week Free
Press
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-04-30

We are very sorry indeed to announce
the departure of Mrs. H. Z. Fitzgerald
and family from Island Pond to take up
their residence in Boston, where Mr..
Fitzgerald has been for some time past.
Mrs. Fitzgerald has been of great help to
our social, musical and religious circles
for years past, and she will be much
missed. All her friends wish her and her
family all possible happiness and pros
perity in their new home. n. w. Jordan
has rented their house, and he and his
family moved in last Monday.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-04-30

The hearing before the commissioners
in the proceedings brought to disbar
Lawyer J. {. Jones has been set for Tues
dav. May 4, at O'Clock in the morning,
at Rutland. The commissioners are ex-
Lieut.. Gov. Dale of Island Pond, Mr.
Young of Newport and Maj. Watson OF
Bradford, and they will find the facts
and report them to the May term of the
Supreme court for action. The prosecu-
ton will be conducted by States At
torney Rowland, assisted by Mr.. Barber
of Arlington and Mr.. May of St. Johns
bury, while ex-Gov. Stewart will appear
for Mr.. Unconstitutional Herald.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-04-30

Charles E. Ryle of Montpelier and Miss
Isabelle Companion of Island Pond were
united in marriage at the Roman Catho-
lie Church by Rev. FIR. Trottier last Tues,
day morning. The bride was the recipi.
ent of many handsome presents, notably
one from her associates in the shirt fac
tory, a handsome silver cake basket. Mr.,
and Mrs. Ryle will go to Montpelier to
reside, and that they may enjoy long
and happy married life is the earnest
wish of a large circle of friends.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-04-30

Island Pond is honored this week in
having among its visitors the mayor of
Anoka, Mimi, Geo. ID. Bartlett, former
Island Pond boy. He is accompanied by
his wife and child, and they are the
guests of his uncle and aunt, MIR. and
Mrs. Alvin Bartlett. In addition to
holding the Office of mayor Mr.. Bartlett
is president of the State Bank of Anoka,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-04-30
Baby Carriages at Vallee Broters.

Jacob Stern is in a dilemma. He has
bought too many goods, but he says his
extremity will be the peoples opportun-
ity, therefore his patrons may at this
time obtain some astonishing bargains.
Millinery opening Friday and Saturday OF
this week. Note what he has to say in
another column.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-04-30
NOTICE.

The Listers of the town of Brighton
hereby give notice that the list OF
real and personal estate for the present
year is completed and lodged in the
Town Clerks office for inspection. That
we will meet at the Town Clerks office
in said Brighton on the LIST Tuesday in
May, at 1 O'Clock .. M, to hear com.
plants of any person that may feel
aggrieved, and make any alteration OF
change necessary in said list,
&c. MosHER. Listers
]. F. LADD, of
E. Z. DAVIS. Brighton.
Brighton, VT, April "a, 1897.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-04-30

Fred Stokes has been very sick man
for some weeks past, and at times his
condition was so critical that his friends
lost hope, but we are happy to state
that he has rallied from his attack and
has been able to venture out little on
fine pleasant days.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-04-30

Rev. and Mrs. John Foster, of Coati-
cook. Que, passed Sunday in town the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. John Reeve. The
Rev. gentleman conducted the services at
Christ Church in his usual helpful man.
ner, preaching two earnest and thought
full sermons.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-04-30

Stern Brothers take the pleasure of an
nouncing to the ladies OF Island Pond
and vicinity their opening OF spring and
summer millinery. Miss Mary Pierce OF
Boston will have charge of this depart.
ment. Opening display Friday and Sat.
urday of this week. Read their new adj
vertisement.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-04-30

\NANTED-SEvERAL FAITHFUL MEN
w or women to travel for responsible es-
tablished house in Vermont. Salary $3.50.
payable SIS weekly and expenses. Position
permanent Reference. Enclose self-addressed
stamped envelope. The National, Star Build
ing, Chicago.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-04-30

A gift accompanies every purchase OF
S1.00 at Colby's Bookstore, where they
are selling 20 pounds granulated sugar
for S1.00. You stand chance to get
$500 worth ofbooks by investing 81 90.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-04-30

Rev. A. V. Burlington of Manchester,
n. H., a former Rector of Christ Church,
arrived in town last Monday and is the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. j. 7. Thurston.
He returns to Manchester Saturday.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-04-30

Frank Russell has returned to Island
Pond and resumed his barber business
in the shop he formerly occupied. l..
Ladd las gone to Colebrook to take the
place vacated by Frank.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-04-30

The old and favorite family horse,
owned by ]. W. Skillens died last week
1t was faithful beast, and it's death
brings sorrow to all the members of the
SkillenS household.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-04-30

The Newport Express is authority for
the statement that the Lime Kiln Club
Minstrels of Newport have made arrange
ments to give an entertainment here on
Saturday May s. They will be welcome.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-04-30

Porter II. Dale. a member OF Gov.
CIRCUITS staff, started for New York last
Saturday to attend the dedicatory exer-
cises of the Grant Monument. which
were held there last Tuesday.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-04-30

yHYANTED-SEVERAL FAITHFUL MEN
w or women to travel for responsible es-
tablished house in Vermont. Salary $3.50,
payable $15 weekly and expenses: Position
permanent. Reference. Enclose self-addressed
stamped envelope. The National, Star Build
ing, Chicago.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-04-30

The clerical force at the station is being
reduced owing to the steamers running
now to Quebec instead of Portland
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-04-30

]. S. Soucy has rented and taken
possession of the barber shop in the old
Island Pond House, and hopes by good
work to merit a share of public patron
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-04-30

Cades & Ram have for sale the Envoy
bicycle for gents and the Fleetwing for
ladies. with tie price within reach of all.
Call and interview them.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-04-30

Luther Sawyer has met with a great
loss in the death of one of his best cows.
His friends are very sorry for him in his
misfortune.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-04-30
LOCAL BUSINESS NOTICES.
Essex District Probate Court

Sessions OF said Court will be held at
Brighton the second Tuesday OF October aud
April. Canaan the second Tuesday of No.
vemher and Nav. West Concord the second
Tuesday NJ December and June. Lunenburg
the second Tuesday OF January and July.
Special sessions viii he held at any place in
the District by agreement.
ROBERT CHASE. Judge.
NNTANTED-SEVERAL FAITHFUL MEN
W or Women to travel for responsible es-
tabliShed house in Vermont. Salary $3.50.
PAYABLE SIS weekly and expenses. Position
permanent. Reference. Enclose seli-s addressed
stamped envelope. The National, Star Build
ng. Chicago.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-04-30

A little daughter of Carl Hodsden found
recently a lady's wallet containing a
small sum of money, which she will be
glad to restore to the rightiul owner.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-04-30

Miss Alice Strathern resumed school
teaching in East Concord last Monday,
commencing her fourth term. The young
lady is evidently favorite there.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-04-30

Bradley's Phosphate, all kinds Of field
and garden seeds, at Clarke, Pomeroy &
Clarke's.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-04-30

NNANTED-SEVERAL FAITHFUL MEN
w or women to travel for responsible es-
tablished house in Vermont. Salary $3.50.
payable SIS weekly and expenses. Position
permanent. Reference. Enclose self-addressed
stamped envelope. The National, Star Build
ing, Chicago.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-04-30

We note with pleasure that Rev. A. E.
Atwater has been returned to the charge
of Grace Church.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-04-30

Gov. Grout has issued a proclamation
appointing next Friday, May Z, Arbor
Day.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-04-30

l.. II. jerks. Dentist. will be at the Es-
sex House Wednesday, May 5. re-
naming one day.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-04-30
Baby Carriages at vaIIee Brothers.

DIR. Sutton. dentist. will be at the Essex
House from the Goth to the 3Oth Of each
month.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-04-30

We are quiet people but our bargains
are noisy. Clarke, Pomeroy & Clarke.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-04-30
ROBERT CHASE. Judge.
TOWN TOPICS.

Baby Carriages at vallee Brothers.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-04-30

Baby Carriages at Vallee Brothers.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-11-16
WHAT ? DANISH SANTA CLAUS?

WHAT =? DANISH SANTA CLAUS?
This fin de steele period, with Its
numerous fads and follies, is respon-
sible for the birth and premature de-
vslopment of many ridiculous ideas,
which attempt to conceal their real
character under the guise of reform.
In the craze for novelty great men
have allowed themselves to be seduced
to the advocacy of nonsensicaI move
ments, which have no more chances of
permanent success than q SNOWFALL In
the lurid hereafter.
The Rev. Doctor John Hall, of New
York,is the author of the.latest fake"
reform. He is tired of Santa Claus.
He wants the old fellow eliminated,
ousted, ostraoised. so to speak. He
thinks Santa has no right and no
place in the church. According to his
concept of the case, the Reverend Doc
tor has come to the conclusion that
this patron saint of the children is
"merely an old tradition"
1--WE propose" he says, ito have
our Christmas Day free from this idea
of Santa Claus. Children will gladly
absorb the religious lessons of this
day if their minds are not distracted
by the notion of Santa Claus"
The Rev. Doctor John Hall thus an
nounces himself as an enemy of the
children, of the charming myth which
makes our early Christmas seasons the
happlest Of our lives. When he rules
old Santa out of the church. he makes
the church unattractive to the little
ones, and lessons their religious faith
to an alarming degree. For the chill
dren will cling to their good bringer
of gifts, though they cannot Zee him;
and it would take greater power than
that of DR.. John Hall and all of his
friends to make them forget the old
fellow who comes at midnight with
his pack of toys, to furnish the ma
terlal for thsir Christmas joys.