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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-16
WALTER G. yALLEE.

1t is the common experience Of life that
as men go on from design to design plan
ming for the future as though accomplish.
ment would be certain, they are suddenly
interrupted by death. But seldom in the
experiences of life do we find so many
conditions 0fs msnapd his SURROUNDINGS,
So ardently charged with interest and
anticipation and all contributing to the
shock occqsioned by his death as those
offending the death,f Walter G, Vallee,
who died at the Stewart House on the
18th fhst.T He was young man in the
intensest and most zestful time of lite,
son of Gabriel c. and Stephanie Vallee,
who in their declining years were looking
with the full and anxious anticipations
of parents on the life enterprise of two
of their boys. He was linked to a large
paternal and maternal family by numer-
Gus lines of flial and fraternal affection,
and in wide circle of friends his life was
blended with Others in warm, frank, open,
generous and genial intercourse. He was
industrious, enterprising, and willing to
bear his proportion of all the burdens to
which duty called him. He was Just
what he appeared to be without false
pretence or affectation. He was 81 years
OF age and had worked hard all his life.
And what deepens the sadness of his
death is that he was just in the midst of
his liveliest plans and life purposes and
almost in sight of the goal he was strain
ing every nerve to reach. His purposes
were intensified by the presence of wife,
father mother, brothers, sisters, and the
whole community, all looking with anx-
iety to the progress of work beneficial
to all. Numberless circumstances and
conditions awakened in all commenda-
ton of his courage in the affairs of life
which ended in his declaring that further
effort was useless and he must die. lust
at the time in his life when his presence
seemed to him and his friends most inn
portant, in the midst of the warmest and
most pleasant social and business rela-
tions, and in the harmony of domestic
felicity he was suddenly called from a
love born of womanly and the most low
able companionship, from the pleasant
society of friends and from the strong
and interesting business relations of life,
to be resolved into those elements which
form the great and universal design. To
die in the midst of so many purposes,
conditions and designs in which our little
community is involved, and in which all
were interested, could but awaken emo
tions of unusual sadness. The news OF
such a death creates a shock, recovering
from which all eyes are turned with ten
der sympathy to a stricken family, and
especially do all look with plying eyes
on her who made her companions hopes
her own and which seem to her to have
died with him. D.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-16

Ira GRAY i having a veranda built -
his harness shop.
Nellie Duuton is very III; her recovery
is doubtful.
Rev. Mr. Dark has been obliged to give
mp preaching Tor the present ON account
Of III health. He has returned to his
home at Newport Center.
There was a large gathering at Kit
Hudson's on Thursday evening Of last
wrrk to celebrate his daughter Altha's
18th birthday. Her friends left her sew
eral nice presents. Refreshments were
served and a grand good time by all
present.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-16

The Grand Trunk officials, including
general manager Hays, general superih-
tendent Michigan, superintendent Her
bert and Frank Morse, superintendent OF
motive power were here last Tuesday on
a tour of inspection. The greater part
of their time was spent in an examlna-
ton of the sand bank by the engine house.
we hope with the idea of levelling H.
thereby increasing the yard facilities and
better enabling them to handle the big
business they expect to do the coming
winter, which it is expected will be the
largest i'll the history of the road. The
officers have proven themselves hustlers
for business. More power to them.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-16
Free Guide Book,

A very handy and comprehensive Guide
to Boston has just been published by the
Mechanics Fair Committee ard is being
eagerly sought by intending visitors to
the Exhibition, as well as by others who
contemplate trip to the metropolis. The
book is up-to-date, withreadable descrip-
tions of Boston's most notable points
and objects of interest, and will be found
very handy tor reference.
The big building of the Massachusetts
Charitable Mechanic Association on
Huntington Avenue is rapidly being pre-
pared for the exhibition which will open
October 10th and which will undoubtedly
prove the most important and interest
ing ever given by this organization.
The Committee has decided that any
one sending a two-cent stamp TO Henry
D. Dupee, Secretary, Mechanics Building,
Boston, will receive by return mail a
copy of this valuable little guide-book
free of charge.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-16
East Charleston.

Leslie Hill of Coaticook, Que, and Miss
Lizzie Billiard OF Everett, Mass, have
been the guests of their uncle, Gilman Hill.
Mrs. c. G. Cate of Island Pond is spend
ing several days with her brother, David
Morse.
J.Roby from Bedford, N. H., has been
visiting his nephew, Will Roby.
The Junior Epworth League will give
an entertainment Friday evening of this
week. Cake and coffee will be served !;
everybody invited.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Trip and Hat
tie Walker of Willimantic, Conn, have
been visiting in town.
The ladies will give harvest dinner in
the vestry Wednesday September 21.
Come all and get good dinner for 10
cents,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-16
LETTER TO MIR. CARL HODSDEN,
IuIunl Pond. VT.

Dear Sir: You can pay more and get
a poorer paint, but you can't pay more
and get better paint than ours, for ours
is as good a paint as it's possible to
make. Our record coolest paint firm in
America" is a guarantee OF quality !;
Largest in America is guarantee of
the lowest possible price for reliable
goods.
F. w. Devoe & Co. were established in
1854 and own four large paint factories
in New York, Brooklyn, Newark and
Chicago.
Have their Pure Lead and Zinc Paint
analysed, and if it isn't as represented
they will pay all costs. 1t is made only
of Pure Lead, Zinc, Linseed Oil and Tint
ing Colors and nothing else.
Yours truly,
F.W. DEvoE & Co.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-16

Guy Brothers Minstrels and their nu-
merous specialties was the attraction at
the opera house last Tuesday. Every
thing was frst-cass, and the perform
ance may be described as one continuous
round of pleasure, full of music, singing.
dancing, rapid fire hits of the day, aero
batic ieats, etc. OF the various at
fractions of it's class now touring there
are few that meet with the success OF
the GUY Brothers. Their entertainments
always keep pace with the calendar.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-16

An effort is being made to form Fish
and Game League here, a paper to this
effect having been circulated and freely
signed by the prominent citizens and
business men. Thepurpose OF this League
is to stock the ponds and streams in the
immediate vicinity of Island Pond with
small fry and new species, and the pro-
lection of the same, also to appoint
warden to prevent all illegal fishing and
killing of game. We hope the effort will
be successful and that the League will
soon be formed.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-16

Essex County Court convenes at Guild
hall next Tuesday. There are seven cases
marked for trial b. jury, but it is doubt
full il more than two are heard. and two
by the court. These are exclusive of the
state cases. Hon. Russell S. Taft is the
presiding judge.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-16

The Jewish New Year $3.50 commences
at sunset on Friday of the current week,
and the celebration of the festival is OBJ
served among the Jews all over the world.
The store of Stern Brothers and that of
Jacob Stern will be closed from p. M.
Friday to 6 p. m. Saturday. Happy
new year" to all our Jewish citizens.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-16

All citizens of Island Pond who are in
terested in promoting and advancing its
interests and welfare are requested to
meet at the opera hall next Thursday
evening September %. Meeting will be
called to order at 8 O'Clock. Let every
tax payer make it his duty to attend as
business of great Importance is to be
brought before the meeting.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-16
Bncklen Arniea's saive.

THE BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter. Chapped Hands, Chill
blains, Corns, and allSkin Eruptions. and
positively cures Piles, or no pay required.
1t is guaranteed to give perfect satisiac-
ton, or money re 'unded. Price % cents
a box. For sale bv j w. ThurstOn.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-16

The st. James Ladies Aid and Benevo-
lent Society will hold meeting at the
convent recreation hall Thursday Sept.
%. All members are requested to at
tend and all work finished, or unfinished
to be brought in.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-16
Fruit lars at Vallee Brothers.

Some one stole the squash out OF Mrs.
]. T. Thurston's garden last Monday
night. The culprit could have avoided
transgressng the law if he had gone and
asked for some for his request would
most certainly have beer granted.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-16
FOR SALE OR TOILET

The house situated in Island Pond vii.
lage, containing seven rooms, running
water, also barn connected having five
stalls. With the premises there is an acre
of land, a number of apple and other
fruit trees thereon. Terms reasonable.
Apply to VIM. BoULDs.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-16
Vermont Branch Annual Meeting.

Vermont branch annual Meeting.
The Goth annual meeting of the YER
mont Branch of the Woman's Board OF
Missions will be held in the North Church,
st. Johnsbury, on Wednesday, September
%. All ladies in the state are cordially
invited to be present. A meeting for
officers and delegates will be held in the
chapel OF the church at $50 O'Clock Tues
day p. M, September 81. Each auxiliary
and Young peoples and children's So
cieties are entitled to send delegates.
The ladies of st. Johnsbury will be
happy to receive into their homes, all i'll
attendance upon the meetings. Applica'
tions for entertainment may be sent to
Mrs. c. M. Stone, II Church street, st
Johnsbury, if possible before September
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-16

Miss Edith Bartlett started for Brad
ford. Mass. last Tuesday to attend the
academy there. She was accompanied
b, Col. Porter II. Dale and wife. Anum-
Der of her young friends assembled at the
station to bid her farewell and wish her
all possible success.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-16

At Essex Lodge, l. o. 0. F., this Thurs
day evening the second degree will be
conferred by Alpine Lodge of West Burke,
followed by the third degree by Essex
Lodge. At the conclusion Of the work a
banquet will be served.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-16
LOCAL BUSINESS NOTICES.
Essex District Probate Court.

sessions of said Court will be held a
Brighton the second Tuesday Of oetobrr aud
April. Canaan the second Tuesday uf No
vember and May. West Concord the second
Tuesday II December and June, Lunenburg
the SECOND Tuesday OF January and July.
the District by agreement
ROBERT CHASE. Judge.
w. II. Bishop. Notary Public with
seal. At HERALD Office.
Cash paid for wool.
]. s. SWEENEY.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-16

Every department in our store is well
stocked with fall goods. Remember that
we shall take pleasure in showing them
and in quoting prices on them.-Pomeroy
& Robinson.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-16

Fogg & Hobson are at present offering
special inducements in shirt waists, sum
mer under vests and many other articles
as they wish to make room for new
goods. See their advertisement in an
other column
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-16

The funeral fW. G. Vallee (whose death
is referred to elsewhere) will take place at
the convent chapel on Friday morning at
8 O'Clock. The cause of death was valvu-
lar disease of the heart.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-16

The Groveton youngsters came up last
Saturday to play our youngsters game
of base ball, and for change the Island
Pond boys were victorious by score of
10 to II.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-16

Dan Stern arrived at New York from
Germany last week and will be home this
week. He and his wife have been busy in
the interest of their patrons securing the
best goods the market offers.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-16

House WANTED. would like to rent
a good house with some modern ia
provements, near the fiat.
JOSEPH GoDBOUT, JR.
Ate. c. Goodhue's Office.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-16
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that application will
be made to the next General Assembly for the
passage of an Act providing for the removal
of the county buildings from the town of
Guildhall to the village of Island Pond in the
town of Brighton in Essex County, and pro-
vding that the town of Brighton be hereafter
tine shire town of said Essex County.
Essex County, VT, August &c, 1898.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-16

A nice line of new style fall walking
hats and sailors, also Tam O'Shanters
for children, can be seen at Miss Strath-
ern's millinery parlor.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-16

Nearly all of our young ladies who are
teaching district schools spent Sunday in
town,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-16

We ask you to inspect our new fall line
of boots and shoes. Get our prices and
see the styles before purchasing else
& Robinson.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-16

Lost. between Island Pond village and
East Burke a double carriage cushion,
green. Finder viii be rewarded BY lsav-
ing il at the Stewart House.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-16

Mr.. Bryant of Berlin, N. H., has been
in town several days making survey OF
the streets looking to the plan of giving
Island Pond a proper sewerage system.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-16
LIBERATION NOTICE.

This is to certify that have this day
given my son, Lawrence Kelley, his time
during the remainder of his minority, and
shall claim none of his earnings, nor pay and
debts of his contracting after this date.
VIM. N. KELLEY.
Brighton, VT August 90, 1898.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-16
NOTICE..

petition will be presented to the General
Assembly of Vermont at the next biennial
session to alter the county line between Cal
edonia and Essex counties by taking the
town of Concord in said ESSEX county from
Essex county and setting the same into Cal-
edona county.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-16

WANTED. A competent girl to do gen.
eral housework in a small family. Apply
at Christ Church rectory.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-16

$. d. & Z. 7. HobSon have a lot Of
pigs for sale at their place at East
Brighton.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-16

Miss Mae Cabana is assisting in the
post Office.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-16
DIED.

VALLEE. AT Island Pond. September ID,
of valvular disease of the heart, Walter
G. Vallee, aged 81 years, month and Il
days.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-16
Fruit jars at vallee Brothers.

Ladies eapes. jackets and eOllareties at
Fogg * HobsOn's.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-16
TOWN TOPICS.

Fruit Jars at Vallee Brothers.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-16
Keeps Folks Well.

Keeps folks wen.
1t is better to KEEP we'll than to GET
well, although when one is sick it is de-
sirable to GET we'll. When one considers
that eight-tenths of the ailments that
afilict the American people are caused by
constipation, we shall realize why it is
that Baxter's Mandrake Bitters KEEPS
folks WE'LL" or if sick, enables them to
GET well. Baxter's Mandrake Bitters
curesconstipation. Alldruggists guaran-
teeit, or money refunded.
Price % cents pet bottle.
Why not step into the nearest drug
store aud get bottle and by using it be
assured ofgood health through the try
ing spring months.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-16

Fruit Jars at Yallee Brothers.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-16

Hats and Caps
Boots and Shoes
Gents Furnishings
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-16

Outing Flanncls
Prints and Ginghams
Fancy Goods
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-01-16

going to the same place. On the thlrd
day of my stay he introduced me TO
man who intended to start for SILVER
Cliff the next morning, and was Will
ing to take me with him. This man,
who called himself Bill Warren, was
an evii-looking fellow, but rather than
wait longer | decided to accept him as
a travelling companion.
Before daylight the next morning
the start was made We had only one
horse each, and these were obliged 10
serve as saddle horses and pack horses
at the same time This made our pro-
gress rather slow. We had ridden
some ten or twelve miles, when l
thought | heard hoofbeats behind US.
Turning in my saddle saw number
of horsamen following us at full speed
AS they rode they shouted something
like Halt | was about to ask my
companion what it all meant, when /
saw him suddenly cut the strap which
secured his pack, letting it fall to the
ground. Then, putting spurs to his
horse he was off like a shot l tried
to follow him, but was unable to keep
up. Our pursuers were gaining rapid
ly, and | now heard them order me to
halt and throw up my hands, threat
ening to shoot if | did not OBEY. AS
there was no possible chance to es
cape for me- thought best to comply
with their demands. A moment later
they galloped past me, all except the
last two, who refined in their horses,
one on each side Of me. After l had
been relieved Of my weapons, l was
allowed to let my hands fall to my
side CHANGING at my captors, found
them rough, determined looking men,
armed to the teeth and evidently
ready to shoot at a seconds notice
They paid very little attention to me,
but seemed to watch with great inter
est the pursuit of my companion.
All this time l had not the slightest
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-01-16

and where l was going, and how l had
met Bill Warren only the night before,
and supposed him to be a gold hunter
like myself.
''The leader seemed to be impressed
by my words and manner, but the
others clamored for my death. One
big, burly fellow apparently voiced
the sentiments of the crowd, saying,
Hang the onery cuss. He's only a
kid and new at the business, but if We
let him go he'll be worse than his pal
some day
Il felt the rope tighten around my
neck My last hour was surely at
hand. 1 cast one despairing look about
me. Some distance away horseman
was approaching. His face looked ia
miliar Hold on! | gasped. / think
| know that man Before | could say
more the moose frightened and l was
lifted from the ground. Again the
leader interfered, and l was lowered
to the earth, much against the will OF
the majority of the mob.
when | had recovered sufficiently
to look around the man on horseback
was close at hand, and | recognized
the old man l had met at the hotel in
Denver. My captors evidently knew
him. Hey. joel they called. This
young Teller says he knows you. Does
he belong to your Sunday school
Glass;?
"a roar of laughter greeted this
sally.
The old man rode up and looked me
over from head to foot. Seems to me
hi i'm of hn of 10
but | don't recollect when ner where.
Don't you remember | groaned,
I met you in Denver, at the hotel, last
Wednesday evening, and had long
talk with you. You advised me to go
back East, and | didn't have sense
enough to take your advice.
That's right assented the old
man; L did meet this young Teller, ez
he says. | guess he's all right, boys
But the boys were not to be appeas-
ed SO easily. That don't prove nuth-
in objected the man who had voiced
the general sentiment before You
only met him that once. He might
be a boss thief fer all O that
Once more the bloodthirsty crew
demanded my life, but the old man
interceded for me and insisted that
be taken to Pueblo and given a chance
to prove my innocence. His words
seemed to carry a deal of weight, for,
though there was no end of grumbling,
| was Immediately unbound and placed
upon my horse. The ride back to
town was without incident, except that
several of the crowd expressed desire
to shoot me, in order to save the coun-
ty the expense Of a trial. They went
no further than to threaten, however,
and l reached Pueblo with a whole
skin. When we arrived at the hotel
the proprietor was called out and COM
manded to tell what he knew about
me.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-01-16
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MANY COMETS IN 1898.
London Globe.

LOnCOn C4ODe.
This year quite a bevy Of these cos
mical wanderers are timed to appear in
our skies. The Pons Winnecke comet
should open the list by appearing in
April, after an absence of about five
and one-half years. In May the cele-
brated Encke comet is due. This comet
has period of only three and one
fourth years, and it's frequent reappear-
ance has been the means of astronomers
discovering a great deal about comets
and their wanderings through space. In
June we should have two Of these cos
mical visitors-Swift's and Wolfe's com
cts the former after en- absence of six
years and the latter in a trifie longer.
Temples comet completes the visitors
list by arriving in September. These
comets are all regular visitors, whose
periods are so well known that their ar
rival may be timed almost to the hour.
Others, no doubt will arrive, but they
will doubtless be casual, of whose ante
cedents nothing is known, and most of
them such small fry as only to catch the
attention of the most assiduous observ-
ers.
There is one other comet whose visit
falls due in November, 1898 but this poor
body went to pieces fifty years ago. This
comet is known as Bieia's, and has not
been seen since 1852 although it ought to
have returned half a dozen times since
then. 1t began to divide in 1886 and on
it's next and last appearance l,23OCOO miles
separated it's parts. 1t was this comet
which an astronomer predicted would APP
proach within 20,o00 miles of the earth's