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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-07-09

At the congregational Church next
Sunday morning at II, the pastor will
preach upon the text 2 Tim. 4, IL Take
Mark, and bring him with thee, for he is
useful to me for ministerng." Afternoon
service at 5 O'Clock. Subject of sermon
Life and Teachings of Henry Drum
mond. All are most cordially invited to
attend these services.
CO. GRIEsHABER, Pastor.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-07-09

Paul Johns house and barn, located
on the mountain at the head of the pond,
were destroyed by fire Friday night. The
family were absent at the time, but a
neighbor was there about 7 O'Clock 70
do the chores and when she left there was
no sign of fire. The fire caught in the
barn, and is believed to have
been caused by tramps smoking
there. The flames made rapid Roadway
and the place being somewhat isolated
when neighbors got there it was too late
to save the buildings or any of their con-
tents, save sewing machine. The loss
is a serious one to Mr.. John, he having
only about $500 insurance.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-07-09

We are sorry to report that Mrs. D.
Morse had the misfortune to fall down Il
flight of stairs i'll her house last Wednes-
day afternoon, breaking bone in the
right wrist and injuring her head. Her
heel caught in the top step and she went
down some ten or twelve steps. Her in
iuries are bad enough, but it is almost
miraculous that they were not cf a more
serious nature.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-07-09
East Haven.

July 9.-Mrs. John Campion and chill
dren have returned to their home at Lyn-
don.
Miss Gertrude Hosford closed her
school i'll district No. last week.
w. 0. Bishop and family of Worcester,
Mass, are here. Mr.. bishop will work
for d. {. Howard through haying.
Quite number from this place spent
Saturday at Willoughby Lake, while
Others went to Newport.
William Rosebrook and wife of Bright
on were in town Saturday. They also
went to Burke to attend the funeral OF
Oliver Coe.
Hoyt Marshall and wife of Guildhall
and Herman Marshall and wife ofNorth-
cumberland, N. H., visited at S. W. Moul-
troup's and b. c. Towards last week.
Mrs. S. Cheney has gone to Newark to
spend few days with her son, {. C..
Cheney.
George L. Clark of Island Pond was
the guest OF d. c. Howard and wife Fri
day.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-07-09

Major Woodruff and three sons, OF
New York, are in town the guests of
Capt. H. +. Randall. The Major spoke
on the subject of I" Western Campaigning
among the Indians" at the Woman's
Relief Corps entertainment in the opera
house Wednesday evening, giving a very
interesting talk, concerning which we
will speak more fully next week.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-07-09

Prof n. ]. Whitehill, who some four
teen years ago was principal of our high
school, going from here to Randolph,
has been elected principal of the Mont
pelier high school at a salary of 81 700
per year. There were one hundred and
one applicants for this position.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-07-09
Lawn mowers at Vallee Brothers

The cannon cracker began a brief but
effective engagement last Friday evening
causing a street fakir to beat a hastv
retreat ere he could dispose of any great
quantity of his wares and nostrums.
The end accomplished, quietness again
prevailed
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-07-09

Mr.. G. A. Ridlon of Berlin, n. H., is to
open meat market here, and from what
we hear of the man our people are going
to have an A l meat market. Mr.. Rid
Ion runs market at Berlin, which he
will continue. but will make Island Pond
his headquarters.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-07-09

Mr.. ]. NJ. Herbert has been appointed
Districts of the G. T. X. System with
headquarters at this station. Mr.. Her
bert has made very favorable impress
sion on everybody and we prophesy an
era of good feeling between him and
those under his jurisdiction.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-07-09

On Friday the I'd inst, the selectmen
completed their investigation of the Be-
mis- road matter, and laid out an open
road rods wide from the Bemis school
house to the old countyroad near Alonzo
Colburn's, extending through the farms
of f. A. Bemis, +. Z. Hadley, Henri Allbee
and Alonzo Colburn. 1t extends about
113 rods on Mr. Bemis's farm and about
121 on Mr.. Colburn's. The damages to
Mr.. Bemis were estimated at $3.50, and
to Mr.. Colburn $500. Messrs. Hadley
and Albee waived any claims for dam
ages. The seectmen ordered obstruc-
tions to be removed on or before January
IS, 1898.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-07-09

At time of going to press this Thursday
y. m, we are unable to state whether
there will I've services i'll Christ Church
next Sunday or not. 1t is hoped and ex-
pected that Rev. Edward 5. Stone, whom
the Bishop has nominated rs Rector, will
be here. Later, no services.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-07-09

viii ship free OF all expense a ream,
$50 sheets, ruled linen commercial paper
for $1.OO, worth $500. q. II. Colby &
Co, Lancaster. n. II. Large bankrupt
stock paper selling at half price.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-07-09

States Attorney Brewer and o. F.
Harvey. esq, both from West Concord,
were i'll town last Monday. Save a
case of forgery we are all quiet here, so
there was little for our States Attorney
to do officially.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-07-09

1t is pleasant for the HERALD to state
that Miss Elsie Hobson, formerly OF
this place, has been notified by the SUI
perintendent of schools of lewiston
Me-, that she has been reelected assist
ant teacher in the Lewiston high school
for another year at an increased salary.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-07-09

Miss Alice Strathern closed her school
at Concord last week, and is at home.
Miss Strathern has taught five terms in
that town, and being again wanted for
the next term furnishes positive evidence
of her success as a teacher.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-07-09

During the month of June the number
of loaded cars passing through this port
exceeded that ofthe corresponding month
of last year by SAT, A good showing
surely.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-07-09

Albion w. Hobson, formerly of Island
Pond, who has been i'll the employ of
Silver, Burdette & Co. the past years,
with headquarters at Rochester, N. Y,
has purchased an interest in the firm
OF Scott, Foresman & Co., educational
publishers at Chicago, commencing Aug
ust /. His many friends here wish him
unbounded prosperity in his new enter
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-07-09

The Selectmen have prohibited ball
playing on the grounds near the Pleas
ant street school house. Profanity is
said to be the cause OF this action by the
Selectmen, as alleged in a petition pre-
scented to them.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-07-09

Miss Grace Davis, violinist, of Island
Pond, gave concert here last Saturday
night, assisted by well known local tai
ent. All unite in giving praise to the
gifted little 9irl.-Groveton correspond
ence Lancaster Gazette.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-07-09
Ice cream lreezers at Vallee Brothers.

"Hot!" No name for it. The thermom-
eter registered last Monday 10+ i'll the
shade. How is that for high?" We
saw Louis Follett around last Tuesday
with blood in his eye" looking for the
man who complained of the weather of
last week Wonder whether he found
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-07-09

Rev. Mr.. Davis of Plymouth. n. H.,
a brother OF Principal E. X. Davis, has
been here the past week or more. lie &C.
cuped the pulpit in the NJ. L. Church
last Sunday, and his discourses were
much admired.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-07-09

MIR. and Mrs. Luther Laid and Mr..
and Mrs. Martin Laid and family are at
St. Johnsbury this week witnessing an
entertainment given for the benefit of the
GAR. Mrs. l.. Ladds niece is manager
of the company.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-07-09

1t was indeed a great pleasure to the
many friends of Edward Tracy to see
him on the streets again after his long
and serious illness, and all are gratifed
to learn that he is now on the way to
complete recovery.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-07-09

Tiguratively and litera4 speaking a
one horse show made us a visit here
last Saturday, and strange to relate the
performances by that one horse were
very good.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-07-09
LOCAL BUSINESS NOTICES.
Essex District Probate cour,

Sessions of said Court will be held a I
Brighton the second Tuesday OF Octoilrr aud
April Canaan the second Tuesday of No
Vcmber aud May. West Concord the SECOND
Tuesday uf December aud June. Luuruburr
the second Tuesday 81 January aud Iulv
Special sessions will he held at any place i'm
the District hN agreement.
ROBERT CHASE. Judge.
NN'ANTED-SEVERAL FAITHFUL MEN
W or Women To travel for responsible e.
tahlishcd house in Vermont. Salary $3.50.
payable SIS weekly and expenses. Position
permanent. Reference. Enclose selt-addrrSSed
stamped envelope The National, Star Build
ny, Chicago.
W. II. Bishop, Notary Public with
seal. At HERALD Office.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-07-09

Elisha May, Esq, National Bank En-
aminer, was in town last week attend
ing to his official business. lie speaks in
terms of the highest praise OF the man.
agement OF the Island Pond National
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-07-09

Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Vallee are rejoicing
in the birth of a daughter, and Charles
has been kept busy receiving the con-
gratulations of friends since the happy
event, which occurred last Saturday,
I,,I
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-07-09

The School Board advertise for bids
orthe rebuilding and charging the school
house al the head Of the pond. No bids
received after p. m. Saturday July IL.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-07-09

In everything save in point of attend
ance, the Calico Ball was great success.
There was a pleasant party despite the
hot weather, and everybody had a glor-
ious and happy time.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-07-09

Charles Mears of New York has re-
turned home after two weeks visit
with his mother and other relatives. He
is advertising agent for the {. IL. NJ.
Lasting Machine Co. of Boston.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-07-09

Two special trains of eXcursionists, one
from lewiston, Me, and the other from
Biddeiord, Me-, arrived here early last
Tuesday evening en- route for st. Anne
dc Beaupre.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-07-09

Stated communication OF Island Pond
Lodge, F. & a. NJ, for the current month
will be held next Monday evening at the
usual hour. Work, NJ. VI. degree.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-07-09

Vim. Boulds is in very happy frame
of mind these days, owing to the addition
to his family circle OF young son. All
his friends rejoice with him and his wife.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-07-09

Lost. The handle tn a sunshade, bone.
mounted with sterling silver. Finder
will confer favor by returning it to the
HERALD office.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-07-09

MIR. Lamb has been very sick during
the past week. but is now considered out
Of danger.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-07-09

WrANTEp-SEVERAL FAITHFUL MEN
W or women TO travel for responsible e.
tablshed house in Vermont Salary $3.50
payable SIS weekly and expenses. Position
permanent. Reference. Enclose sclCaddresse1
stamped envelope. The National, Star Build
ng, Chicago.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-07-09

Thomas Nadeau died last Monday,
and the funeral was held the following
DAY from the Roman Catholic Church.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-07-09

Rev. A. L. Atwater returns from his
vacation this week and will preach next
Sunday both morning and evening.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-07-09

]. 7. Thurston and wife, and Miss
Grace Thurston left town last Saturday
for few weeks vacation at the seaside.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-07-09

The Independence Day service at the
Congregational Church last Sunday aft
ernoon was well attended and proved
very interesting. The work of the choir
deserves great COMMUNICATION, the solos
by Mrs. ]. H. Cades, Red, White and
Blue, and "Star Spangled Banner" Civ
ing special enjoyment. The reading OF
THE Rising OF 1916" by Mr.. l.. b. Jones
added much to the pleasure of the occa-
sion. Two addresses were given, the first
by the pastor, who took for his theme
"Some teachings of history He cited
various examples to show that there is
no national stability without morality.
After calling attention to the greatness
of our country in area, population, nat
ural resources, the wonderful progress
and advancement made in recent years,
he concluded, II the Roman in Rome's
days of glory was proud to declare, II
am Roman citizen, what gratitude
should fill the heart, what pride should
swell the breast OF each citizen of this Re
public as he declares, Il am an American
citizen" The second address was by Mr..
Porter H. Dale, and was mastery and
inspiring in its tracing of the spirit of
civil and religious liberty beside the spirit
of tyranny and avarice, tending to slav-
cry. Especially fine was the analogy be-
tween history and national life on the
one side and individual life on the other,
and the alusion to the Declaration of In
dependence that must be framed by each
life before it's emergence into full liberty.
Altogether the service was inspiring and
enthusiastic, and enc not soon to be for
gotten.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-07-09

Louis Payrur is putting mp a large
building on CrOss st. lie viii use the
lower story Tor blacksmith shop.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-07-09

Mrs. David Ndchon and daughter 10
sephine, of Gorham are visiting in town.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-07-09

Ladies Parasnls, silk Gloves and I'm
brellas at Clarke. Pomeroy * CIarke's.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-07-09

WANTED-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 sef-addressed
stamped envelope. The Ma tional, Star Build9
ing, Chicago.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-07-09
BORN

VALLEE. In Island Pond July 3, to MIR.
and Mrs. Charles A Nallee, Il daughter.
BOULDS. In Island Pond, July 8, to Mr..
Az Mrs. VIM. Boulds, q son,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-07-09
Lawn mowers at vaIlce Brothers.

Tenement To let. Apply to Mrs Geo.
Ensfcr
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-07-09

HvANTED-SEVERAL FAITHFUL MEN
w or women to travel for responsible es-
tablished house in Vermont Salary $3.50,
payable S15 weekly and expenses. Position
ptrmancnt Reference. Enclose sclt-addressed
Stamped envelope. The National, star Build
i..r, { hiCaEo,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-07-09
Ice cream frcelers at vaIles Brothsrs.

Shirt Waists and Wrappers at Clarke,
Pomeroy n Clarkr's.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-07-09
TOWN TOPICS.

Ice cream freezers at Vallee Brothers.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-07-09

July 6-The annual election of officers
of Meridian Sun Council No. 20. 10. 4.
A. NJ, was held Wednesday evening June
30, with this result -
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-02-07
SHOOTING THE LIFE LINE.

from the pilot house. and the breakers
roaring unseen in the distance. Then l
could imagine the sudden wild flare of the
life savers signal on the beach.
What a comfort 1t must have been. No
wonder the huge steamer roared its deep
throated joy and backed slowly away into
the night. She must be n coaster and has
slipped past the Hook without knowing
it," said Seaman; they often do 1t. and
on nights like this they give US 4 great deal
of trouble"
Then we began our weary plod again.
stopping every ten minutes to give me
chance TO take the kinks out of my legs
Seaman was used to it and l was not
when we caught the welcome glimmer OF
the station light. Hicks had beaten us in
by about ten minutes. 1t was quarter to
o'clock when we arrived.
And. oh. what relief it was to take off
the heavy snow togs and toast ones feet
by the fire, And what agony 1t was after
ward as ones fingers and toes began to
thaw out and ones muscles to kink up and
tie themselves into knots, Upstairs
could hear Ryder and Weston getting
ready to face the storm and Seaman and
Hicks preparing to turn in.
AS for me, the soft side of a bench next
the stove suited be perfectly. / slept about
two hours when / was aroused by the en-
ing the breakfast. The wind had fallen
and the sky was comparatively clear. The
eastern horizon was gray with the coming
dawn, and as far as the eye could see the
beach lay level and white and bordered
by long lines of tumbling surf.
A mile away on either hand I could see
the two life savers, Ryder and Hicks, plod
ding slowly and laboriouSly homeward
from their long tramp. Then came break
fast and hot coffee and an early train for
the city.
But, as I remarked before, the lot of the
life saver is not happy one.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-02-07
Real Estate values in New York.

Mrs Schuyler Van Rensselaer, has pa
per on places in New York. in the Febru
ary Century. Speaking of the rapid in
crease of value of real estate in that city,
Mrs. Van Rensselaer, says: Two miles
from the city hall? Very much farther
away than this stands the new Herald
building, where Broadway and Sixth ave-
nue. intersect. In 1915 the city owned its
site and sold it for SO, 500 The Herald now
pays rent for it-for the land alone-at the
rate of $4,000 year. At the same sale
fifty years ago n corner lot on Fifth ave
nue. and Forty-Second street, brought 81, 400,
and in 1910 four hundred lots on Fifth ave-
nue above Twentieth street were sold at
prices ranging from $500 to SiG0. Within
twenty years some of these We're resold for
SIS, 600 EACH and you may guess their pres
ent worth for yourselves, remembering that
business and business values have now
moved into this region also.
Less than twenty years ago much more
northerly district, between Fifty-ninth and
10th streets, west of Eighth avenue, would
have shown you little but rocks and pud-
dies and predatory goats and boys. Now
much more than half it's surface Is COW
cred with buildings. all of a very good
class, and their estimated cost has been
$40 600. 900. Land up here Is more precious
than was land two miles from the city hall
in the days of Philip Hone. And 1t is Just
as easy now as then to grow greatly richer
in New York; you are already rich enough
to buy little bits of its soil and to hold on
to them for little while.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-02-07
A WILD NIGHT
WITH THE LIFE SAVERS ON
LONG ISL LAND'S COAST,
Brave Paholnnen Who Tramp the Beach and
Scan the Sea From Sun to Sun.

know at that time what the keypost was,
but the intelligence was comforting.
Surely 1t was house where one could
a fire where one could thaw out a bit.
Even without a fire 1t would be welcome
Suddenly we stopped and Seaman began
huge sort of watch and began to do mys-
terious things with 1t. He rubbed 1t against
a post and twisted it around.
What are you doing?" l asked.
ITS the keypost," said Seaman.
fire no light. no But stop! 1 forgot
vintage in my inside pocket. Here was Il
life saver indeed. Aha! as the villain re-
marks. dug it out and uncorked it with
Il sound like the chirp of spring chicken,
Then L handed it to Seaman.
1 will not swear that Seaman took
drink, because he turned his back and 1t
was too dark to see. But there was u
prolonged gurgle and hoarse croak of
satisfaction from a leathery throat. Then
he handed the bottle to me. 1 did not
turn my back. l simply tilted the utensil
the snowy horizon for wrecked vessels. 1
swept it fore and aft. forward and back
ward and crosswise. Then | felt better.
Heaven bless the keypoSt after all.
veered into the northwest, and that
brought the weather on our quarters. so
to speak. We had not travelled 100 yards
before our faces We're coated with the
fierce driving snow. Every step was a
fight and struggle and an agony. To
make matters worse, | was seized with
cramps in my legs, and lay down in the
snow while Seaman pulled them for me.
l. was while thus engaged that he sight
ed black blur out beyond the line of
breakers. Above the blur there swung and
fioated masthead light: "A steamer. by
all that's powerful" said Seaman. She's
all right and knows where she is. or she
would make enough racket to wake the
dead. Just to make things sure, however
I'll tip them the light" Then he hauled
out some kind of an arrangement from be-
meath his coat, and after squandering
dozen matches succeeded in lighting it.
What n blue flare there was! 1t made
devil of Seaman, and a stranger of me. He
waved the Coston signal above his head.
There arose a low and deep throated roar
from the black shadow like the below OF
q great bull.
The life savers along the coast must be
Il source of great satisfaction after all to
the ships that traverse the world. could
imagine standing on that vessels deck,
with the engines suspicously silent and
night glasses peering in every direction