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Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-09-07
"Will you come in, John?" she asked

"Will you come in, JohnT' she asked.
I'm afraid 1t would only poster you
If | did-I-reckon l ought to go home,
but l hate to leave you-you women
folks alone, and you'll be kind of lone
some now"
You might stay. We would fix up
fathers room real comfortable If you
would just as soon," said Sarah, begin
ming to realize the awkwardness of
their position.
I'D like to, Sarah. l could tend the
crop just as well, but I'd feel as If was
living off you women, and-and you
might get to hate me If l hung around" ="
You needn't be afraid of that
john" said Sarah, tapping her foot
nervously on the porch floor. 1T would
be the easiest way out of our-our-di-
lemma; but if you'd rather not stay we
could explain to folks how it was that
YOU lust married me to save the farm. y
"But, Sarah, If we told that it would
be a le took advantage of your
trouble to get you married to me, and
YOU didn't suspect me, but now | feel
mean, and as If you will not respect me
when tell you The truth" Sarah gazed
at him in wonder. What could he mean,
she thought. but no sound came from
her lps, and he continued: i've been
trying for ten years to ask you TO marry
me, but | never could do 1t, and wher
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-09-07
FOR Nervous Guests.

1t Is often the little things which
make life happy or the reverse to the
stranger within our gates" A night
light is much appreciated by the nerv-
GUS guest who does not like to sleep Ia
total darkness, and naturally objects to
the bright glare of gas or electric light
all night. Without this bit of illumina
ton she would probably be sleepless
and miserable. Quite ornamental night
lights and clocks combined are sold that
would cheer the weary watches OF vic
tim of insomnia even The light Is fur
nished by one of the round, fat candles
used in fairy lamps, set safely in disc
of metal. The porcelain face of the
clock is utilized as shade, and II one
prefers it can be of blue or green or yell
low instead of white, thus subduing the
light to mere glimmer.
Another article for which the occu-
pant of the guest chamber will bless
his or her hostess every time he uses it
is compact and pretty writing stand
in the shape of long bronze leaf. The
steam curls up over the leaf, one ten
drill orming taper. another twining
about and supporting receptacle for
sealing wax. An ink well of cut glass,
curled leaf holding matches and
couple of bent twigs forming pen rack
complete the appointments. A stand
for paper and envelopes is of bronze
leaves laced together with little twigs.-
Philadelphia Press.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-09-07

you came to me In your trouble jump.
ed at the chance Sarah, because I
wanted you've always loved you, but
now | feel | can't stay unless unless
you can take me for your husband in
earnest His eyes did not lift 10 her
face.
John" Her eyes were open In wide
ed became radiant with unexpected joy.
You love me-" she questioned In glad
unbelief. Why have loved you all
this time, too she whispered -Chica-
go Record.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-09-07
----7
STATISTICS ABOUT THE SEA.
Curious Figures About Its Weight,
Depth and Volume.

Depth ana v NOlume.
l intend TO take my revenge on the
sea for the past indlgnities suffered
from him aud to deal deliberately In
personalities about him. Inviting to
my side his many victims who have
suffered the like indignlties. propose
that We weigh, measure and gauge
him, battle him, play games with him
and show him up generally-for, like
most bullies. he Is a bit of n humbug
For our attack on the sea we shall
want few facts TO start from, and
here they are.
We take the statements OF four good
men of science, II geogrnpher, an as
tronomer, physicist, a statistlcian,
add the statements, divide by four, and
arrive at the result that the surface OF
the sea is 139la millions of square miles
his weight 1882 100000, ,000, ,000,00d
tons and his volume 322 100000 cubic
miles. A like process viii tell lis thai
the average depth of the sea is 12,00C
feet more than two and one-quartei
niles, and we know that one cubic foot
of him weighs over siXty.four pounds
avolrdupols, |. O., about four and one
half stone, or as much rs small child
or 10 years OF age. From these fig
ures Mr. Schooling deduees that the
sea Is simply nowhere when we com.
pare 1t with the land of this planet as
regards the solid quantities of weight,
depth and volume:
only In the superficial quality Of sur
face does the sea beat the land. As to
beauty, there is infinitely more of II
and In much greater variety, on the
land than on the sea. To further en-
phasize the magnificence of the sea we
will now pour 1t into n jelly mold--one
of those thin, ornamental tin shapes
you see In the kitchen dresser. For
this experiment | have dug out all the
inside of the United Kingdom of Great
Britain and Ireland, from its surface
all the way down to the center of the
earth 1890 miles,, and have thus made
the largest jelly mold known-or rather
two of them, for Ireland forms shape
by itself, although, at bottom, it Is firm-
ly Joined to England, Wales and Scot
land. Now this jelly mold would be
large enough to hold just one-half of all
the sea of this planet, so that pair Of
these tin shapes would dispose of the
whole sean'-Person's Magazine.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-09-07
Sugar from Starch.

1t is announced that a chemist In
Java has discovered a way to make
cane sugar out of starch. AS starch is
much cheaper than sugar, such a dis
coyery Is "A very important one. The
man who puts forward the claim is "A
recognized expert on sugar, concern
ing which he has written many articles
for publication during the last few
years, and he has gone so far as to file
a description Of his process (contiden-
tally with the French Academy Of
Sciences, in order TO secure his priority
rights as an inventor He Is not ready
as yet to take the public into his CON
fidence, and for the present 1t Is i'm.
possible to determine the truth of this
declaration.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-09-07

When young man comes more than
a hundred miles TO see young lady,
that settles it so far as her neighbors
and friends are concerned, and they
commence to worry about what they
will get her for wedding present.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-09-07

There are few things that money
cannot buy. but the trouble is that moi
many people want them.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-09-07
LIQUORS AND CIGARS

10 be had In The Market.
Mr. Thomas will conduct nothing but hrst
~. hausr and cordial welcome VIII DO exc
tended to all guests
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-03-11
EAST haven.

Bert Walter is moving into the place he
purchased OF y. NJ. Bailey.
Miss Katie Mcfarland has finished
work tor Mrs. W. L. Gaskill and returned
TO her home in Westmore,
Harry Wilder of Lyndon spent last
week with his aunt, Mrs. William Cam
pion.
Jerome Bishop of Island Pond, Mr..
Young of Kirby and John Bola OF Guild
hall were in town last week.
d. {. Howard and wife visited her
brother and sister of Sutton and parents
at Willoughby last week.
J. II. Hudson and lady of East Char
lesion called on friends IN this vicinity
recently.
D. {. Howard went to Victory last
week Wednesday, his son Earl accom-
panying him.
Earl Howard has finished work for
George Goss and has gone to st. Johns
bury, Concord and LittIeton.
Mrs. George Moulton who lives on the
east road had slight shock last week
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. n. A. Smith are spending
this week with friends i'll Burke and SUIT
ton.
Miss Ida Jenkins has finished her school
in Kirby and returned home. Her sister
Alice is also home from the Seminary at
Montpelier.
Charles Fosters horses had lively
runaway Monday morning. AS he was
coming down the hill by NJ. L. Smiths
with load of logs they became unman-
ageable and ran nearly to the mill, dis
tance of mile and quarter, Fortu-
nately no damage was done.
The following officers for the ensuing
year were elected at the town meeting
March /: MODERATOR. l.. Hostord.
Clerk-D. c. Howard. Treasurer-O. T.
Walter. Selectmen--J. l.. Hostord, 5. s.
Hudson, w. Hartwell Overseer of the
poor-S. S. Hudson. Constable and col
lector of taxes-Arnold Ball. Listers
O. 7. Walter, W. H. Campion, b. Jen-
kins. Auditors--H II. O. Smith, b. c. How
ard, {. Z. Ball. Road commissioner
Arnold Ball. Trustee OF public money
o. T. Walter. Grand jurors-JJ. l.. Hos
ford, S. S. Hudson. Town agent to
prosecute and defend SUITS l.. Hostord.
School director for three years.. S.
| Hudson
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-03-11

Mrs, II. 5, Morrison is still suffering
from the eife,ts uf "a fail received several
weeks agn.
Miss Grace Jordan is sick with indiges-
ton.
Mrs. Orpha !. Holhrook has bern APP
pointed guardian for Viola Young.
Town officers: Clerk and treasurer
A. T. Holbrnok. Selectmen-M. ID. f.
Blodgett. 6 A. Rerd, Walter Colby. Lis
ters-B. O'Nr,l. ilazen Rlodgett, Cay
Blodgett. Osrrserr-Hazrn Biudgett.
Coustahle-Baruard O'Neil Agent-A-
r. Holbrook. School director-Gay
Blndgett. Road commissioner-Edward
Rowe. Town tax 507o. School tax 40T.
Highway tax 25S. Barnard O'Ne.l,
George K. Ramsay and Otis L. Coveil
were chosen committee to build a
school house on Sims Hill.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-03-11

and we have no reason ia doubt it, the
occurrence comes uncomfortable near Ia
Spain. Her haThor master - supposed
To know somrth NJ about the situation.
II mine or mines were placed in or
abou: the harhor the commander of the
military forces thrrr would he very likely
to know about IT. IL WIS either done hy
his command or he might have known
by reasonable inquiry that the mine was
there. Whoever has charge OF the har-
Dor is very likely to Indicate the position
avisitins vessel shall take m ii. He at
least knows where she is located, and 1t
would be very strange IL themlitary men
OF that place dill not know the condition
of place with which they must have
beenSo familiar, and II knowing the stu
alton thev suffered friendly vessel To re-
main over a mine the government is Just
as responsible for what has occurred as
it would have hren il it had been the re-
suit OF open hostilities. 1.-THE mine was
placed under the vessel after it arrived
there what then are the probabilities!
1t seernsvery unlikely that so extensive
an operation as the placing mine under
it.with the absence of men and materials
sufficient To accomplish it and the active
which would be required
would all occur without the knowledge
/ OF suspicion Of Spanish military officers
high in command. OF course Spain
/ had a right to protect her harhor, but
she owed duty to other nations and
was bound to exercise care aud diligence
/ that no harm should come to visiting
was caused by some irresponsible Spani-
ard. having no connection with the gov
eminent except being citizen oft, then
it would not be responsible fit had used
due care to prevent the act. But is it
likely that one or any number of Cranks
devised and executed such an extensive
plot without doing those things and
making those ostensible demonstrations
that would put SPANS high officers in
position where they knew or might have
known on reasonable inquiry what was
occurring? That the Spanish govern
ment committed this outrage intention
ally is an idea that can hardly be enter
tanned by any reasonable man in the
light of anything that has been yet de.
veloped, because it would be of the high.
est Importance to her that no such thing
should occur. No possible motive can bt
conceived of for her doing it, but every
motive for her preventing it existed. 1t
would be more probable that the inSur
gents invented and executed it for tn,
purpose ofiucreasing the already strained
relations between the two governments
But there is no foundation tor either o
: these two conclusions at present. From
anything that appears as yet the matter
stands upon two conjectures either tha
the explosion was the result of an acct
dent or from the negligence of certain
military gentlemen who stand uncomiort
d ably near the Spanish government.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-03-11
A Narrow Escape,

Thankful words written by Mrs. Ada
E. Hart, of Groton. S. D. WAS taken
with bad cold which settled on my
lungs; cough set in and finally termna-
ted in consumption. Four doctors gave
me up, saying l could live but short
time. gave myself up to my Saviour,
determined if could not stay with my
friends on earth, would meet my absent
ones above. My husband was advised
to get DR.. Kings New Discovery for con.
sumption, coughs and colds. gave it a
trial, took in all eight bottles. 1t has
cured me, and thank God am saved and
now a well and healthy woman" Trial
bottles free at j. w. Thurston's drug
store. Regular size so cents and $1.00
Guaranteed or price refunded.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-03-11

Gov. DALI was here Last week acting
a. referee in the case, Mrs. Clara Parsons
vs.. Charlcs Griffin. We understand tina.
the case Is continued To March 80.
Mrs. Berry, who had been living with
her son Fred Lee at the Parsons Farm,
died Thursday of last week aged about
40 wears.
The special services held at the NJ. L.
church during the past week were well
attended aud good results are hoped for.
The meetings viii De continued through
the present week.
A wedding occurred March Z at the home
otJohn 5. Little, esq, whose daughter AlIl-
lie was united in marriage Ia Everett,
youngest son OF Hon. 5. b. Whittemore
Rev. L. y. Jarrett ofhciated. We under
stand that Mr.. Whittemore owns fine
farm in Concord where the happy couple
intend to reside.
We hear that Hugh Gilker has started
for the Klondike.
The entertainment by the Ebony SwellS
came OFF last week as advertised. The
music was fine and cnioyed by all. but
that part ofthe entertainment whichcon-
sisted ol jokes of a personal nature was
not much enjoyed by some OF the victims.
1t would be well if the perpetrators of
such public and personal tlmusts would
bear in mind the golden rule About $50
was realized from the entertainment.
Miss Sallie Marshall spent a few days
last week with her invalid friend Miss
Sarah Converse.
James Hammond was taken suddenly
and violently i'll Monday night the 3rd
/ inst, but is now somewhat better.
INTENDED for last week.
Word came from Enrol on Saturday
that Iua Akers is dangerously i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sleeper returned to Man
chester last week after a six weeks vaca.
ton in our bracing atmosphere.
/ Mrs. II. {. Houngis gaining very slowly
rom her severe attack of plcurisy.
Mr.. Meade of Bakersfield, VI, is il
town canvassing for The History OF the
Bible"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-03-11

We thought we heard a robin few
days ago, but his voice sounded little
hoarsc.
John Cole and Miss Mabel Phelps were
married last week Thursday evening by
Rev. Mr.. Mcneil. They received their
friends last Tuesday evcnini..
Mr.. and Mrs. James Bell and Miss
Bell entertained large number of their
friends last Thursday evening with a
whist party. All who were there had
very enjoyable evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Balch invited
number of their friends to musical last
Wednesday evening, which was very
much enjoyed by al.
] (. Mooney spent a part of last week
in town.
| The West Concord Dramatic Club will
give the drama entitled New Hampshire
Gold" in :he town hall on Friday even.
ing of this wees. They have ALWAYS given
us a good play, and we shall be glad &C.
welcome them here once more.
Mr. and Mrs. Homer Walker are il
town to pack their household goods
ready for moving.
The ". X {. gave their oldest memb'r
Mrs Miranda Cheney, a genuine surprise
party last Friday evening. Refreshments
were served aud a pleasant social hour
was spent, the ladies present NJ her a
very nee piece Of china rs Il memento ot
the occasion.
Mr.. and Mrs. ". +. Stafford are re-
ioicing over he birth oI a son.
The rest of the officers chosen at The
town meeting last week which were RI.
ceived too late are as follows: Auditors
5. b. Powers, f. \. Turner, J.. NJ. Dodge
Trustee of public money aud Gorham
Lane fund-M. V. b. Vance. Fence view.
crS-Sclectmen. Grand jurors. 3. Pow.
ers. Inspector of lumber Charles Dow.
ner. Surveyor OF wood and lumber
George Silsby. Town agent-Martin
Burt. Voted to raise 81 90 on the 81 90
Voted to raise $500 for Decoration
Day. Voted to raise $4,000 for books
for public library.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-03-11
ALMON O. BRONSON'S ESTATE.

STATE OF VERMONT( In Probate Court
DISTRICT OF ESSEN SIS. ! holden nj Guildhall
in and for said District, on the 10th day OF
February. A. H., 1898, Nettie a. Bronson
administrators on the estate OF Almon O.
deceased. makes application to said Court
to extend the time heretofore allowed her to
pay the debts due from said estate and to
renderhe administration account until some
future day.
Whereupon, it is ordered by said Court
that said application be heard at the Probate
Office in Guidhal on the 9TH day of March,
\. y. 1898; and it is further ordered that
notice be given to all persons concerned,
by the publication OF this order in the Essex
County Herald, printed at Island Pond, three
weeks successfully, before said hearing.
BY the Court,-AtteSt,
Feb. 25. ROBERT CHASE, JUDGE.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-03-11
JOSHUA SILSBY's ESTATE

STATE OF VERMONT. DISTRICT OF ESSEX SIS.
In Probate Court, holden at Guiidhali, in
and for said District on the eth day of NJ arch
A.D.1S9S, James H. Silsby, administrator ON
the estate of Joshua Silsby late of Lunen-
burg, in said District, deceased, makes APP
plication to said Court to extend the time
heretofore allowed him to pay the debts due
from said est ate, and to render his ad1ninis
tration account until some future day.
Whereupon, it is ordered by said Court
that said application be heard at the Pro-
bate Office in Guidhall on the 26th day of
March, A. d 1898; and, it is further ordered,
that notice be given to all persons concerned
by the publicatio of this order in the Essex
County Herald. printed ut Island Pond. three
weeks SUCCESSFULLY before said hearing.
By the Court. Attest.
Mar. II ROBERT CHASE, JunGB.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-03-11
ESTATE OF CHARLES II. SMITH.

The undersigned, having been appointed by
the Hon. Probate Court for the District of
Essex, Commissioners, to receive, examine
an adjust all claims and demands of all per
sons against the estate of Charles H. Smith
late of Concord, in said district, deceased
and all claims exhibited in offset thereto
hereby give notice that we will meet for the
purposes aforesaid al John Pratt's residence
in West Concord on the 10th day of March
and 1 tn day of August next, from 10 O'Clock
a. III. until O'Clock p. m, each of said DAYS
and that six months from the tn day OF
February, A. d. 1898, is the time limited by
said Court for said creditors to present their
claims to us for examination and allowance
Dated at Concord this 10th day of Febru-
airy A. d. 1898.
JOHN PRATT, Commissioners
HARVEY IUDRVINE,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-03-11

A very learned writer has been discuss
ing the liability of Spain in the Maine
disaster. We-have not room orthe aftis
cle'-but among other things he asserts in
substance that the Spanish government
is required TO exercise reasonable diligence
to protect the vessel of friendly govern
ment in Havana harbor. Now this is
matter that we common folks can reason
about, and if that proposition is true.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-03-11
STATE or VERMONT. DrsrRrcr OF ESSEN, IS.

STATE or VERMONT, DISTRICT OF ESSEN, IS
The Probate Court for the District of Essex.
To all persons interested in the estate of
Asa (. Lee, late of Concord in said Dis
trict, deceased. Greeting:
by the authority of the State of Vermont,
you are hereby notified to appear before the
said Probate Court, at the Probate office in
Guildhail in said district, on the 18th day of
March. 4. u, 1898. to show cause, if any
you may have, why the account of Phebc
Lee Howe, eNecutriX OF the estate of said
deceased, should not be allowed. And, also,
why the residue of said Estate should not be
distributed to the parties entitled thereto.
Dated at GuIldhall in said district this
10th day OF February, a. D., 1898.
Feb. 20. ROBERT CHASE, JUDGE.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-03-11
East Charleston.

Myron Brainard and Frank Wolcott OF
Lowell have been in town visiting friends.
Irvine Wolcott and family have come
to town, thinking to reside here.
S. c. Streeter has sold his land near to
John Clouds to c. E. Blood; price $725.
W. E. Trip has moved into his tene-
ment over his store.
Sam Moody died last Sunday. Funeral
at the church Tuesday, conducted by
Rev. Mcdonald. The Post, Of which he
was member, attended in body.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-03-11
Lexington and South Canaan.

We learn that Alamanzo Hudson and
one of Irving Morrson's boys have start
ed tor the Klondyke. We hope they will
at least have the good luck to get back
home alive.
Mrs. G. l.. Ramsay has been in st.
Johnsbury the past three weeks stopping
with her daughter, Mrs. J. W. Scott.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-03-11
AMONG OUR NEIGHBOURS.
Canaan.

Moderator-Judge H. H. Lucas. Clerk
C. NJ. Fletcher. School director three
years,-G. B. Trask, one year-W. ].
Beetham. Road commissioner-C. =.
Green. Selectmen-Carlos H. Green, c.
L. Morrill,, Horace Vancore. Treasurer
". |. Schoff Overseer-I. A. Morrison.
Constables-John Carbee, Edwin Blais,
with jurisdiction of state and county.
Collector of taxes-EdwinG Green. Listers
Judge H. H. Lucas, S. +. Weeks, c. n.
Green. Auditors-C. NJ. Fletcher, H. W.
Lund, A. P. Watts. Town grand juror
Edwin Green. Town agent to prosecute
and defend suits-H. W. Lund. Voted
to raise $3.50 on $1.O0, divided as fol
lows; 2O% highway, 60% support OF
schools, 4O% new school houses, 30% mis-
cellaneous. Voted to build two school
houses. Voted $4,000 for public library.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-03-11

In Probate Court. held at Guidhall in
and for said District. the 9th day of
February, A. ID. 1898, an Instrument in
writing. purporting to be the last Will
and Testament of Ethan n. May, late of
Concord, in said district, deceased, being
presented to the Court by w. $. Howard the
executor therein named for Probate.
1t is ordered by said Court that all persons
concerned therein be notified to appear at a
session of said Court to be held at the Pro-
bate Office in Gudhall. on the 18th day Of
March, A. ID. 1898, and show cause, ii any
they may have, against the Probate of said
Will.
For which purpose il is further ordered
that Il copy of the record of this order be
published three weeks successfully in the
ESSEN COUNTY HERALD a NSpaper pub
shed at Island Pond previous to said time
appointed for hearing.
BY the Court, Attest,
Feb 20. ROBERT CHASE, Judge.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-03-11
Granny.
hudson.

Town officers; Moderator-E. p.
Shores. Clerk and treasurer-C. w.
Matthews. Selectmen Henry McGinnis,
Lewis w. Jones, Nathan Beals. Overseer
Melvin A. Wilson. Constable Elor-
ace S. Lund. Listers-Allen NJ. Carpen-
ter, Oscar F. Wilson, Stephen f. Austin.
Audtors--Ethan z. Shores, Oscar F.
Wilson, Stephen F. Austin. Trustee
Joseph L. Wells. Road Commissioner
o. M. Hodgdon. Town agent-Nathan
Beals. Town grand juror-Georse w.
Shores. Court grand jurors--Lewis w.
Jones, Nathan Beals. Court petit Jurors
-Ethan P. Shores, Andrew ]. Dee, Willie
L. Carpenter, Benz. {. Gleason, Ira B.
ZONES. School direclor-Ethan p. Shores.
Voted 1875 cents on the dollar.