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Griggs courier., 1897-10-01
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Silk fish net yelling very cheap at
Jimeson's.
Griggs courier., 1897-10-01

The five months old son of Mr. and
Mrs. Peter Stewart, Of Helena, died
on Monday after II three weeks sick
ness from water on the brain. The
remains were buried on the Stewart
homestead. The grief stricken par
cnts have the sympathy of their many
friends. Mr.. and Mrs. Stewart desire
to express their heartfelt thanks to
their many friends who rendered as
sistance during the illness and death
of their little son.
Griggs courier., 1897-10-01

Style leaders and price makers.
Our line of fall and winter cloaks,
capes and jackets, are all of the latest
styles. We have a large and we'll
selected assortment, and for prices we
challenge competition, quality consid-
cred. BEBG BROS. & co.
Griggs courier., 1897-10-01

Laces at half the usual price at
JimesOn's.
Griggs courier., 1897-10-01

Children's Refer Jackets and long
cloalss at prices that will please you.
JOHN SYvERSON.
Griggs courier., 1897-10-01

Wood sawed and delivered. Leave
orders with Blackwell.
Griggs courier., 1897-10-01

20 pounds rice for one dollar at
Jimeson's.
Griggs courier., 1897-10-01

California dried fruits, first quality,
lowest prices. JIMEsoN.
Griggs courier., 1897-10-01

New Orleans molasses only So cents.
Excellent baker. JIMESON.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-01-01
LuneniDurg.

December 29.-Mr. and Mrs. Arthur
Strain of Grovetou spent Christmas in
town and attended the Christmas exer-
cises Friday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. d. Hale and family
went to New York last Tuesday to spend
the holidays, but were very suddenly
called home by the very serious illness of
Mrs. Haes brother, Frank Sisby of
Lyndonvile
The Christmas exercises Friday even
ing called out large audience. The pro-
gramme was an interesting one, where
each and all did well. The presents were
numerous, and many were made happy
thereby.
Miss Hanna Dodge was at home for
little vacation at Christmas. Her
school has two more weeks to keep.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles King and son
came home to spend Christmas.
Patrons of the condensed milk factory
at Whitetield commenced to send their
milk last Tuesday. Harry Day has taken
the job to carry it there.
The butter factory here is doing good
business for this season of the year. We
visited it one day last week, and found
several busy putting up the fine looking
butter for market. The demand for
Lunenburg creamery butter is much
greater than can be supplied az present.
We hope that Mr.. Temple felt that he
received his share of Christmas presents.
He ought to have had tree all by him
self.
About twenty new books have been
added to the public library in the past
few days.
Chester Grey of Littleton spent Christ
mas in town.
Mrs. NJ. d. Bowker and her mother
were called to Lyndonville last Thursday
by the serious illness of her brother, F.
W. Silsby.
Mrs. Alouzo Parker and her grandson,
Harry Bowker, have returned from a
visit in Berlin, N. H.
The Ladies Aid met Tuesday evening
of this week with Mr.. and Mrs. Porter
Smith.
There will be evening meetings at the
Methodist Church each evening this
week. On Thursday evening there will b'
a watch meeting, at which several differ
ent ministers will be present.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-01-01
North StratfOrd, n. III.

December 29.-Edward +. Rowell. Jr.,
is visiting at his grandiather's, Mr.. Jere
Willard.
Tommy Pattee spent Christmas at
home.
Mrs. S. o. Shoff who has been on the
sick list for about two weeks is slowly
improving.
We congratulate Mr.. Charles o. Stew
ems on the birth OF a son. born Dec. &c.
Preparations are being made for a
grand ball to be given the middle OF
January to dedicate the new X. of p.
building.
Albert, son of Nahum Day, died Deem
Der GO OF consumption. He was mod
est, unassuming young man who was
liked by all who knew him. The funeral
services were held at the house.
A number of the young people from
here attended the Christmas exercises at
Bloomfield Church and report a fine
time.
Miss Hattie Rolf, a sister OF Mrs. W.
X. Daniorth, is stopping at her sister 5
for short time.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-01-01
Cole5rook. y. III.

December 2s.-Christmas was observed
by both churches on Thursday evening.
AT the Congregational Church the enter,
tainment consisted Of Speaking by the
children. instrumental and vocal music,
and the trees. This was brief. which en-.
abled the participants to enjoy the beau
tiiul Christmascantata which the Young
Peoples League presented at the town
hall. This was preceded by solos, duets
and tableaux. The exercises commenced
very late and the electric lights went out
before the programme was half through.
The gentlemen were in favor of an
apology to the large audience, and an
ignominious retreat, but the young
ladies sailed out through the dark
streets and borrowed lamps and finished
up the entertainment in good style. BY
the aid of Santa Claus, Sinbad, Aladdin,
and the Fairy Queen eachin fine costume,
the castle was discovered and proved to
be made of boxes filled with sweetmeats
for the children. After this, by the dim
light of lamps few and far between, the
multitude of gifts were removed from
two large trees, the names deciphered,
and the little fairies delivered them to the
patient audience. Rev. Mr.. Loyne re-
ceived three sealed envelopes containing
money. Mrs. Loyne, the Sunday School
Superintendent, all the teachers and
many Others received valuable gifts. Al.
toget her it was a very enjoyable evening.
Ed. Bumford has finished saving wood
and is now prepared with two good ma
chimes to thresh grain.
Mary Danforth is home for a vacation.
Last Sunday the Knights of Pythas
attended the NJ. f. Church in BODY
and listened to a very fine and appropri-
ate address from Mr.. Loyne, a brother
Knight. The Rev. gentlem1 IN evidently
has no prejudice against secret societies,
having recently joined the Odd Fellows.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-01-01
CHURCH SERVICES.

| congregational.
At the Congregational Church next
Sunday morning at IL Rev. {. o. Cries
haber will preach from the text, Matt.
7,11-"If We then being evil know how
to give good gifts unto your children,
how much more shall your Father which
is in Heaven give good things to them
that ask Him." Beginning Sunday even
ing the Week of PRAYER will be observed
by union services with the Nj. E. Church
as follows: Sunday evening at 7o'clock,
at the NJ. L. Church, Rev. {. o. Griesha-
Der preaching. Tuesday evening at the
NJ. Z. Church, subject, Prayer and Wit
Messing" Wednesday evening at the NJ.
Z. Church, subject, witnessing through
revivals and personal efforts" Thursday
evening at the Congregational Church,
subject, THE Church witnessing in its
own Community" Friday evening at
the Congregational Church, subject,
THE promises to witnessing Church. y
The union meetings will close at the
Congregational Church Sunday evening,
January 10, sermon by Rev. A. E. At
water. All are cordially invited to
these services.
Episcopal.
Next Sunday, being the Feast OF the
Epiphany, the services in this Church
will be Sunday School at 10, Matlns'
Holy Communion and Sermon at IL,
and Evensong at 7, with a sermon on
1.-The coming of the Magi.' To these
services all are earnestly invited.
A. VINCENT BENNINGTON, Rector.
Methodist Episcopal.
At IL a. m. Sunday, Sermon, subject
Power for Service"
1915 p. m. Bible School.
3p. m. Junior League.
Up. m. Opening union service of weel
of prayer Sermon by Rev. c. o. Cries
haber, subject Preparation for Witness
ing"
Union services Tuesday and Wednes
day evening at p. m.
: To these services all are welcome.
REV. A. E. ATwATER Pastor.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-01-01
The Ideal Panacea.

James L. Francis, Alderman, Chicago,
says: 81 regard DR.. Kings New Dis
covery as an Ideal Panacea for coughs,
colds and Lung complaint, having used
it in my family for the last five years, to
the exclusion of physicians prescriptions
or other Preparations
Rev. John Burgus, Keokuk, Iowa,
writes Il have been a minister of the
Methodist Episcopal Church for so years
or more, and have never found anything
so beneficial, or that gave me such speedy
relief as DR.. Kings New Discovery"
Try this Ideal Cough Remedy now
Trial Bottle Free at Thurston's Drug
Store.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-01-01
Canaan.

December 29.-Geo. VanDyke was IN
town over Sunday.
Wheatley Cook has started his saw
mill for the winter.
Mr.. Coutoure got badly hurt last
week while at work on landing; the
logs rolling over him and breaking three
ribs and injuring his head. He is IN
critical condition.
There was union Christmas tree in
the Methodist Church on Christmas eve
with appropriate services.
The ladies of Canaan and West Stew.
artstown are preparing female Minis
trels for January 8. 1t is looked forward
to with great interest.
lanes Weeks is home from New York
A gentleman friend came with i'm.
Frank Flanders is in town visiting
! friends and relatives.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-01-01

On Christmas eve as the shirt factory
closed down for the day Mrs. LeBour-
veau. the forewOman of the works, at
TEMPTED to make her exit from the build
ing, but finding the door locked natur-
allv looked around for the cause, and dis
covered that the office was occupied b.
the operatives. Mr.. E. E. Gonya being
nearest to her at the time answered her
question as to the trouble by informing
her that her presence was greatly desired
within the office. AS she entered she was
greeted on all sides with Merry Christ,
mas" and happier lot was never seen
In the center of the office was an elegant
oak rocker and some fancy plates OF
various designs. Mr.. McCanlis the ma
chinist of the works then stepped up to
her and in behalf of the operatives, IN a
very feeling and touching manner, pre-
sented her with the chair and its con
tents. Mrs. LeBourveau was takencom
pletely by surprise but managed to re-
spond, though the help thought there
was frog in her throat" Mrs, LIE
Bourveau is to be congratulated; she has
not only succeeded in satisfying her EN-
ployer in her official position but has wor
The good will and friendship of thos'
ander her charge.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-01-01

A number of the members of Island
Pond Lodge, F. & A. NJ. attended service
at Christ Church last Sunday afternoon,
where they had the pleasure of listening
to an able and eloquent sermon preached
by Rev. FIR. Bennington. 1t is given in
full elsewhere. The sermon gave great
satisfaction, and has since been the sub
ject of favorable comment. A special
feature was made of the musical portion
OF the service, large choir and orchestra
being present. The whole exercises were
greatly njoyed.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-01-01

We see by the laws recently enacted
that it is now obligatory upon a physi
clan who has attended a deceased person
during his or her last illness, to till out q
certificate, giving date of death, name
age, sex, etc. and forward it to the health
officer, and without such certificate being
made out there can be no interment
Read number 56 of the laws furnished
you two weeks since.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-01-01
Lexington and South Canaan.

December 29.-Mrs. Ann McLear has
returned from the Boston Eye and Ear
lnhrmarv with her eyesight very much
improved.
The numbering season has now fairly
opened. Among our citizens engaged in
logging are c. S, Bailey, VIM. Bryant
M. D. +. Blodgett, Ernest Sims, F. F.
and c. X. Holbrook, Frank Fuller, o. c.
Sims and Frank Chandler.
Mr.. ]. c. Haynes has partially recov-
cred from his recent illness but Mrs.
Haynes is yet confined to her room.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-01-01
Norton.
Store.

December 29.-D. H. Camerouis spend
ing this week at Lawrence, Mass, visit
ing his daughter Hattie.
DR.. A. Ellie and wife of Island Pond
spent Christmas in town. Also Miss
Jennie Bishop spent II few days of this
week at home.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-01-01

Thanks to Gov. Page for one of the
best and most serviceable calendars prin-
ted. No trouble to see the figures on the
calendar. Until the supply is exhausted
it will be furnished to all applying who
send five cents to cover cost of mailing
and packing.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-01-01

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. ant
positively cures Piles, or no pay required
1t is guaranteed to give perfect satistac
ton, or money refunded. Price 25 cent:
a box. For sale BY ]. w. Thurston.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-01-01

H. E. Fitzgerald now of Boston passed
Christmas with his family here He
brought with him Dow Portable Elec.
tric Assistant, manufactured by the
company with whom he is interested.
and placed it on exhibition in Thurs
tons drug store, and it attracted consid,
cradle attention and interest.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-01-01

An old year and new year social will be
given in the Island Pond Hall this Thurs.
day evening, to speed the parting and
welcome the coming year. 1t promises
20 be a very enjoyable gathering. Ad.
mission price 10 cents. Help the Juniors
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-01-01

Geo. w. Smith & Son of White River
Junction, VT, manufacturers of the IA
nous Hanover Crackers have just issued
their handsome Calendars for 1897. II
you wish one mail them your name and
address with four cents in stamps and
they will send you one.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-01-01
LOCAL BUSINESS NOTICES.
Essex District Probate Court.

sessions OF said Cont will A.. ~, -.
Brighton the second Tuesday OF OctolrT and
April. Canaan the second : uessav ~ NJ
Nemhsr anu May. West Concord the second
Tuesday If beVember and June. LunenbuTe
the seeond Tuesday OF ia tuary ana inly
Special sessions will be held al any Mac in
the DistIict by agreement. f'''>> -
ROBERT CHASE. Judge.
W. IL. Bishop, Notary Public with
seal. At HERALD office.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-01-01

CARD OF THANKS. We wish through
the columns of the HERALD to thank all
our friends and neighbors who so kindly
assisted us in our recent sad affection,
the sickness and death of our loved hus-
band and father.
Mrs. a. SMITH AND FAMILY.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-01-01

Mr.. and Mrs. d. Sherman have moved
to Dixville, Que, this week.
Mrs. Noise Bastien Of Montreal. spent
Christmas and part of this week with
her son, Rev. Father Bastien. She was
accompanied by her youngest daughter.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-01-01

Revival meetings will open in the
Methodist Church Tuesday evening Jan
II, and continue nightly. A new singing
book will be had for these meetings, also
a chorus choir.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-01-01
John r. Browne of Lancaster. n. H.,
was home for the Christmas HOLIDAYS.

DIR. Sutton, dentist, will he at the Essex
House from the Goth to the 3Oth Of each
month.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-01-01

The Ladies of the Grand Army will
serve refreshments to the sons of Vete-
rams at their installation Monday even
ing, January 4. The wives of the Sons
OF Veterans are invited to be present and
assist.
DORA FARMER, President,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-01-01

All who believe in the reconciliation
of silver should read elsewhere notice OF
Hon. w. ]. Bryan's Book, The First
Battle" and doubtless those opposed
to this belief will find the book interest
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-01-01

Merchants supplied with ledgers and
all blank books at wholesale, at e. II.
COlby's bookstore. Lancaster, n. II.
Books less than publishers prices.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-01-01

The Woman's Auxiliary will meet with
Mrs. John Reeve next Tuesday afternoon,
and the Junior Auxiliary will meet with
Mrs. W. E. c. Jones on Saturday after
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-01-01

Hereafter no member of the school
board can be appointed town superin-
tendent of schools. You must step down
and out before next April, doctor.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-01-01

VIM. Buck has Lancaster sleigh and
Lyndon sleigh that he will sell cheap.
Both are in irst-class shape. practically
as good as new.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-01-01

A number of those who have sought
homes elsewhere passed Christmas with
friends here. We were glad to see them.
especially BARLEY Curran.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-01-01

Mrs. {. I. Fitzgerald and three daught-
ers OF Lewiston, Me-, spent Christmas
with Mr.. and Mrs. G. II. Fitzgerald.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-01-01

MIR. and Mrs. E. w. Fiske and daughter
OF Lancaster, N. H., spent Christmas
with their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Browne.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-01-01

The St. James Ladies Aid and Benevo-
lent Society may we'll feel proud of the
great success attending their first public
last Tuesday evening at
opera hall. The supper tables were
finely patronized, and seldom has more
appetizing supper been furnished, and it
was nicely served too. A large audience
witnessed the entertainment by the
young misses of the Convent school. A
fine programme was presented, including
vocal and instrumental music, recita'
tions, sketches, and the operetta Holy
Night" All did splendid, the only fault
being that the programme was too long
but the ladies were determined to Civ,
everybody their moneys worth. VIZ
heartily congratulate them on the re
suit
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-01-01

The annual election of officers OF Essex
Lodge, |. o. o. F., occurs this Thursday
evening. Installation next Thursday
evening.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-01-01
TOWN TOPICS,

Asin past years we will furnish the
HERALD and the Boston Weekly Journal
Mt the rate OF 50 per year. cash in advance,
or we will furnish the HERALD and Daily
Journal for $3.50.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-01-01

l.. II. jerks, Dentist. will be at the Es.
sex House Wednesday, Jan 6, remaining
one day.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-01-01

The installation of the officers of Col.
Z. M. Mansur Camp, S. of v, has been
postponed until next Monday night.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-01-01

A glad and prosperous New Year to all
our readers.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-01-01

At the last meeting Of Court Stanhope.
LO.F.. the following officers were e'ec-
ted for the succeeding year:
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-01-01
'erms, So 90 a year in advance.
Special to New subscribers.

We want $4,000 new subscribers the
coming year, and in order to introduce
The Post into families where it is not
now taken, we will send the paper every
week for three months for so cents, and
in addition we will send, all postage
paid, copy of the beautiful picture
"Once Upon Time"
This offer will remain open but short
time. and those who want to secure il
had better send at once. Address
THE SATURDAY EVENING Posi-,
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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-01-01

Asst. Organist, Miss May FOIlett.
Teachers, Mrs. Meehan, Mrs. Blake, Mrs.
Moye, Mrs. Fogg, Mrs. Atwater, S. d.
Hobson, G. S. Robinson, N. Hobson and
A. =. Cobb.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-01-01
"ONCE UPON A TIME"

The Saturday Evening Post would
not have thought of giving a splendid
! picture in connection with a three
months trial subscription, but we are so
much pleased with the beautiful II "a
inch telegraph in II colors-" Once Upon
Time"-and we are so sure that new
subscribers who take The Post for three
months will continue with us, that we
have concluded to offer the above picture
and The Saturday evening Post for that
time for only so cents-not one-half the
value OF the picture itself.
"Once Upon Time is II by 2+inches
in size, finely executed in colors, and
shows a lovely boy aud girl in antique
dress, at window in an old fashioned
room. telling fairy tales. 1t is a beautiful
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The Saturday Evening Post, of Phila-
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Originally established by Benjamin
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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-01-01

At the annual meeting OF the Sunday
Scnool board of Grace Methodist Episco-
pal Church the following officers and
teachers were elected for the ensuing
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-01-01

DORA FARMER, President.
Evening star., 1897-02-18
Personal Mention.

Justice Brown OF the Supreme Court will
dehVer an address on Chief Justice Mar
shall at Cornell University Washinston,s
birthday, and ex-President White will nr.-
sent to the college of law the portraits Of
the chief justice and five other distinguish
ed jurists.
MIR. Frank NJ Boteler has accented the
position OF staff photographer Of the New
York World, and will go in a few days
to reside In New York
Lieut.. Commander G. Blockinper of H..
navy is in the city on leave of absence
Capt. W. L. Pitcher of the Sth Infantry
at Fort Russell. Wyo., Is in the CITY on
leave of absence va
Mr.. Charles Loeff1er, the Presidents moo
senger, who has had a severe spell of Ill
ness has recovered sufficiently to be at his
post today.
DR.. and Mrs. Bryant Of New York are
the guests Of the President and Mrs, Cleye-
land at the White House.
Mr.. Lyman c. Gage, the incoming Secre-
tary OF the Treasury, and Mrs. Gage ar
rived at Virginia Hot Springs yesterday.
where they will make a brief sotourn be-
fore coming on to Washington.
Lieutenant Karl Rohrer Of the Katahdin
Is at l211 street. on leave of absence.
Lieutenant John Downes C.SN retired
is on q visit to this city.
Mr.. j. Elfreth Watkins, curator of tech
biological collections In the U. s. National
Museum. left the city today to take part
IN the quarter century exercises of Ste
vens Institute of Technology He will
respond to the toast Railways and ST. am
boats of the United States" at the BANQUET
at the Waldorf Hotel tonight.