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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11
COlebrOOk. N. Ill.

The first prize. Winchester rifle, was
taken by L. Barbour at the shooting
match last Friday.
Miss Titus was called from her school
to attend the funeral of her &C usin, Hon.
Reuben Marden, at Stratford Hollow
last Thursday.
The late teachers Mt the Academy,
Misses Drake and Young, attended the
Teachers Institute at Berlin last Friday.
V. F. Day has moved to his new house
on Academy street.
Benz. Gathercole has returned from
Maine, and his niece Miss Isabel Young
from West Stewartstown. and there's a
light in the window" of their hospit able
home for all their friends.
The Preachers Meeting and Epworth
League Convention were bothinteresting
and profitable, but were not very we'll
attended by our own people.
DR.. Erskine has performed an operation
on the throat of Lafa Fuller, cutting
away portion of the palate to relieve
the incessant cough which has followed
him the past six weeks.
The tickets for the lecture course are be-
ing sold at Charles Colby's store. We
understand the most desirable seats are
already engaged. The first entertainment
of the course is Wednesday evening of the
present week.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

If there is one thing that B. Howes, V.
S. appreciates, it is a joke, even if the joke
is on him. A few days after his arrival
at Island Pond he went out cunning for
game, and shot gray squirrel. He was
bringing it home in triumph and AS he
reached the village he met Young Ameri-
ca" who Justify cried out "look out mis-
ter! the law is on" He at once dropped
the squirrel, and the aforesaid Y. A. be-
came its owner. A little investigation
showed DR.. Howes that the joke was on
him, but then there is no small loss with
out some gain for he is now better post
ed on our game laws. Again, last Fri
day number of horses were brought
here from Boston. During the night one
was discovered to be in bad way with
pneumonia. Veterinary Howes was
called. prescribed for the horse, but the
horse died. (The veterinary said 1T
would when he saw it, The next morn
ing the veterinary was waited on bv q
book agent who wanted to sell him
COPY of book entitled every man his
own horse doctor" After the interview
with the supposed book agentit suddenly
dawnec on our hero that he had agait
been the victim of practical joke, and
once more did he enjoy the sensation. ht
relates these experiences with much gusto
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11
AMONG OUR NEIGHBORS.
Bloomfield.

See advertisement OF horses and cows
to be sold by auction at Island Pond.
We notice, That Will Walker is work
ing in Colebrook.
That Mrs. F. A. Roby is stopping few
weeks in Worcester, Mass.
That Joseph Lombard went to Cole.
brook Tuesday.
That w. K. Danforth has returned from
his western trip.
That J. c. Hutchins was elected town
representative of Stratford.
That Samuel Brown of Stratford was
in town last week taking orders for
shruhbery.
That Eugene Bartlett of Lancaster has
moved his family into town.
That W. NJ. Peabody of Denver, Mass,
shipped car load of live stock to Massa-
chlsetts last week.
That Winnie Nugent has moved into
his village house.
That Melvin Fuller has sold his farm
to Vim. Fitch and Will Taylor.
That Fred Fuller has sold his farm to
Melvin Fuller.
That recently the NJ. E. Church got
$50 from chicken pie supper.
That Henry Pinnegan Of Connecticut,
former resident of Stratford, was in
town Tuesday.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11
Norton.

Mr.. and Mrs. b. II. Cameron returned
from Boston Wednesday.
Hon. ]. H. Beattie registered at the
Stetson House Tuesday last.
John Conway has secured situation
with the Burgess Co. and will run their
mill at Averill this winter.
See advertisement OF horses and cows
to be sold at auction at Island Pond.
Miss Annie Dame and sister OF Canaan
are at the Stetson House.
Miss A. Jennie Bishop returned home
Saturday for short vacation having
closed very successful term of school at
Brunswick.
Last Thursday evening social dance
was given in the Stetson Hall bv Mr.. and
Mrs. A. A. Lyon to their several friends.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

MIR. Vim. Grant vt Bar HaTbor. Me-, n
former citiIen OF Concord. is visiting
friends Ia this place the present week.
To those interested in the ball before
our legislature. granting municipal sui
trage to tax paying women. it NAV be OF
interest to know that about twenty per
cvEt of the tax payers VI Concord, are
women.
The Smith house. which has remained
n sad memento Of the food of last year,
is now heing righted mp by its present
owners. Harvey & Higgins.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

Every pensiorer will be interested in an
order just issued by the pension depart
ment which gives postmasters authority
to cash the checks by which pensions are
paid. Pensions are paid quarterly, and
pensioners have been compelled frequently
to cash them at q discount, where there
are no banks. The new order will enable
all pensioners to get the full.face value OF
their checks. This order applies every
where, but i, particularly intended for
towns where there are no banks.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11
Ten Million Wheelmen.

1t is stated by competent authority
that there are ten million people in
America who are bicycle riders. Probably
each ono gets an average of one hurt in a
season, and that is just when Henry &
Johnson's Arnica & Oil Lniment gets in
its good work. Nothing has ever been
made that will cure a bruise, cut rsprain
so quickly. Also removes pimples, sun
burn, tan or freckles. Clean and nice to
Use. Take it with You. Costs 25 cents
per bottle. Three times as much in so
cent bottle. All druggists sell it and
guarantee it to give satisfaction or
money refunded.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11
East Charleston.

See advertisement of horses and cows
to be sold by auction at Island Pond.
Mrs. Amos Sawyer of West Derby is
visiting friends in town.
II. H. Lamson has moved from West
Charleston back to his farm here. Mr..
Fifield who has been living on the farm
has moved to Irasburgh.
Will Lee has moved from Bert Gallup's
tenement to A. J. Lang's mill house.
The Ladies Aid will meet in the vestry
for dinner, Wednesday November 16.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11
West Concord,

The painters have nearly completed
their much needed work on the town
hall, greatly improving the outward APP
pearance. The building has not been
painted before for twenty.nine years,
which has been a waste financially, as it
must now greatly augment he expense.
B. F. Currier, aworthy citizen, who has
been lingering on the verge of the grave
for many months passed away November
4. Previous to his severe illness he had
been for sometime engaged in trade at
this village.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

Mrs. Michael Curtain. Plsiuheld. ILL.,.
makes the statement. that she caught
cold. which settl-d on her lungs; she
was treated for a month by her family
physician. but grew worse. He told her
she was hopeless victim ofconsumptiou
and that no medicine could cure her. Her
druggist suggested DR.. Kings New Dis
eovery for consumption; she bought a
bottle aud To her delight found herself
benefited from first dose. She continued
its use and after taking six hotties, found
herself sound and well; now does her
own housework. and is as well Us she
ever was. Free trial bottles of this great
discovery at J. W. Thurston's drug store
Large bOttles 90 cents aud Sl.0O.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11
THE BEST AND CHEAPEST.

The New York Independent, the leading
weekly newspaper of the world, and one
whose pages exercise the widest influence,
is entering upon its tiitieth year OF publ
cation. The Independent emphasizes its
fitisth year by changing its form to that
OF a magazine, and by reducing its annual
subscription price from $500 to $500;
single copies from 10 to cents. The In
dependent in its new form will print
3.64O pages threading matter per year
at cost to subscribers OF $500, while
the prominent magazines, which sell tor
$500 year, print only about 1000
pages. The subscriber to the Independ.
ent gets 80 per cent more Of equally good
reading matter at one.half the cost! 1t
is not only the leading family weekly news
paper but by tar the cheapest and best.
A free specimen copy may be had by adj
dressing The Independent, 100 Fulton
Street, New York.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

List of letters remaining uncalled for at
Island Pond post office Nov. Z, 1898:
Miss J. Carnarn, Mrs. ]. w. Morrison,
Mrs. T. SENEGAL, Mrs. Matthew Smith.
Miss A. D. White, Jos. Annette, Alfred
Beaudin, Fred Girard, Paul Leporte,
John Rodier, Vim. Stewart, w. II.
Thompson.
Persons calling for the above please
mention Advertised letters.
GEO. l.. CLARK, p. NJ.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

Beatrice Johanna, daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. S. ]. Maroney, died last Sunday
evening of membraneous Group, after an
illness of less than a week, aged 3 years
and 8 months. Funeral services were
held at the convent chapel on Tuesday,
the large attendance showing unmlstak-
ably the sincere sympathy of the COM
munity for the bereaved parents.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11
LOCAL BUSINESS NOTICES.
Essex District Probate Court.

Sessions OF said Court will be held a
Brighton the second Tuesday OF October aud
April. Canaan the second Tuesday 81 No.
vcmber and May. West Concord the second
Tuesday of December and June. Luncnburg
the second Tuesday Of January and July.
Special sessions will be held at any place In
the District by agreement.
ROBERT CHASE. Judge.
W. II. Bishop, Notary Public with
seal. At HERALD office.
Wilkie Bros. Tonsorial Artists. Shop
over post office. Patronage solicited.
Cash paid for wool.
]. s. SWEENEY.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

The two girl tramps and horse thieves
from Canada, who took refuge in this
village after the commission Of their
crime, but were subsequently induced to
cross the line again, and tl.en arrested,
have each been sentenced to four months
Imprisonment.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

Messrs. Fellows & Currier offer for sale
at public auction % horses, weighing
from 900 to 1900 pounds, 10 cows, wag-
ons and harnesses. The sale takes place
at the Essex House stables in this village
next week Thursday, November II, COM
mencing at 10 O'Clock a. M. Full particu-
lars can be found in their advertisement
on this page.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

The bill introduced in the Senate look
ing to the removal of hecounty buildings
to this town passed that branch of the
General Assembly last Tuesday without
a dissenting vote. There will be more
vigorous contest when the bill is brought
before the House. The gentleman from
Lunenburg is in fighting trim in OPPOSE
ton to the measure, and "there are
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

Miss Ida Moye is at home, having
closed her fall term of school at East
Haven, but returns next Monday to COM
mence the winter term, her school having
but one weeks vacation. Miss Gertie
Aldrich is also at home from East Haven,
returning for the winter term i'll four
be
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

The grist mill of NJ. H. Davis was
broken into either Saturday night or
Sunday night and quantity of oats
stolen. Mr.. Davis will pay $500 re-
ward for such information as willlead to
the arrest and conviction of the guilty.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

DR.. !. H. Linehan who has been in seri-
ously impaired health for some time past
is now thought to be surely improving.
We are all glad to hear of his improve
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11
Keeps Folks Well.


1t is better to KEEP well than to GET
well. although when one is sick it is de.
sirable to GET well. When one considers
that eight-tenths of the ailments that
afflict the American people are caused by
constipation, we shall realize why it is
that Bakers Mandrake Bitters KEEPS
folks WE'LL" or if sick, enables them to
GET well. Bakers Mandrake Bitters
curesconstipation. Alldruggists guaran-
teeit, or money refunded.
Price % cents pet bottle.
Why not step into the nearest drug
store and get bottle and by using it be
assured of good health through the try
ing spring months.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

Don't make Il row about everything
that offers an excuse. Life is too short,
but where it gets too bad wade in and
make good job of it. Then forget it,
and don't treasure any grudges.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

The Misses Goolet were pleasantly
surprised last Saturday evening by
number of their associates from the shirt
factory, but the young ladies were equal
to the occasion and charmingly enter
tanned their visitors.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

NJ. 7. Sadleir and wife are receiving
congratulations upon the arrival at their
home last Monday OF possible Mistress
of the White House.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

Efforts to infuse little social life into
the village by getting up winter lecture
course have thus far been fruitless. Mig
ger shows and dances are more attrac-
tive seemingly.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

The plasterers and painters are now
hard at work in the new Roman Catholic
Church, and Rev. FIR. Trottier is hopeful
that services will be held there some time
in January next.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

The stated communication OF Island
Pond Lodge, F. & A. NJ, for the current
month will be held next Monday evening
at the usual hour.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

Some people gain by persistent kicking
when things are not right, while the chaps
who kick simply for the sake of kicking
usually make mess of it and wonder
why their kick falls so fiat.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11
Bnckien Arnica's Salye.

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. and
positively cures Piles, or no pay required.
1t is guaranteed to give perfect satisfac.
ton, or money refunded. Price 25 cents
a box. For sale bv J W. Thurston.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

If you contemplate purchasing some of
Fogg & Hobsons special bargains in I'M
derwear you had better avail yourself of
the opportunity now as the articles are
going very rapidly. Fogg & Hobson.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

Joe Taylor, for some months past
night clerk at the Stewart House, has
closed his engagement there and is sue
ceeded by Albert Driver, of West Charles
fpn
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

John w. Thurston is in Boston this
week looking out for a larger supply than
ever of Christmas goods. He is accom-
panied by his wife.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

Thos. c. Tracy returned from Chicago
last Tuesday morning, and Wednesday
he entered the employ of the railroad
company as clerk at the station.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

The Penrose Dressmaking Club will
meet with Mrs. ]. A. Stevens Friday at-
ternoon at $50. Special business, and
giving out of new books.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

Calvin Stevens, we regret to say, has
been in poor health the past three weeks.
and at this writing is in a very feeble
condition.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

Mrs. w. d. Baker winnie Woodbury.
of Quincy, n. H., arrived here last week
on visit to her mother, Mrs. Lucy
Woodbury..
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11
TOWN TOPICS.

4 little learning is a dangerous thing.
Yet he whose knowledge is but small
Inficts upon us much less suffering
Than doth the man who knows il oil.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

No need now to send out OF town for
an auctioneer, as ]. ). Sweeney possesses
the necessary license.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

The Ladies Literary Club will meet
with Mrs. George IL. vallee next week
Thursday. November II.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

NJ. II. Davis and wife and daughter
Grace expect To start for the Sunny
South" two weeks hence.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

Try a pair OF those 81 90 ladies shoes.
Fogg & Hobson.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11
Lllnenl)urg.

Charles Silsby, Jerrold Houston and
Kyle Brown were arrested Saturday for
disturbing the peace on the night Of Oct.
81. They had hearing before justice
VIM. Chandler and were fined each SIS. 90
and costs. We hope it will be lesson to
these misguided young men.
The C. E. Society gave an entertain
ment in the hall Tuesday evening of this
week which was well attended and quite
profitable to the society.
The Mechanics gave n reception to
Irving Blood and his bride Thursday
evening, and presented them with several
articles of furniture.
Mrs. Breitling of Randolph. Mass, is
visiting her son DR.. Breitling this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. D. Hale returned Sat
urday from Montpelier.
Prof. Andrus is talking of moving his
family to this place.
Mrs. William McGraw died Saturday.
She had been sick for long time.
| John Downer has moved into Will
Statford's house on the Balch road.
Miss Eva Dawson has reopened her
dressmaking rooms and is ready for bust
ness.
| The following new books were added
to the public library November 5, 1898:
Following the Equator, Twain 696
True to the Old Flag, Henty 697
! Thelma, CoreU sos
st. Ives, Il. l.. Stevenson 500
Longtellow's Poems, 700
Winters Poems, 7O1
Bay Path, J. G. Holland 7O2
To Arms, Balfour 7O3
| Shakespeare. The Bow " G. Role 7O4
A Boy Knew, Etc. Mrs. II. Ward 7o5
Helbeck of Bannisdale, b" FOG
4" 2 Z" &" 7O7
Only the Governess. RN Carey 7OS
King Noanette. Stinson 7O9
Wier of Hermiston, Stevenson no
The Story of the Rhinegold. Chafen IA
The Girl at Cobhurst, Stockton 712
without Dogma, Sienkiewicr Tia
Citizen Bird, Wright ia
Cross Trails, Waite 715
Little Puritan Rebel, Robinson ZIG
A Lady of Castell March, Rhoscomyl III
The Reds of the Midi, Janvier us
W. E. Gladstone, Brice 71s
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11
Stoves and ranges at vallee Brothers,

Choice candy always fresh.-Pomeroy
& Robinson.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

w. T. Carleton of Wells River has beer
spending few days here with his mother
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

Stoves and ranges at vallee Brothers.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

The above carries much weight with It.
The writer Is well-known resident OF our
State. and DR.. Mason Is an authority and
celebrated specialist In this and other
chronic diseases. and has the finest santa.
rum in this country. treating both at home
and at his place. All who are interested
would do we'll TO write him for particulars
regarding his home treatment and full
letter Of advice and circular of testinoni-
ais, which will be sent free Of charge,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11

Stoves and ranges at Vallee Brothers.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-11-11
Price 25 cents pet bottle.
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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-15
A WONDERFUL SCENE.

Lincoln j. Carter, author OF so many
successful melodrahas, is n man of re
narkable fertility of invention. In his
latest play. 1.-The Heart of Chicago" he
has succeeded in introducing something
absolutely new to the stage. il is the
much praised approaching train scene,
in which an engiue and line of cars is
seen to he approaching the footlights,
apparently from miles away, for fully
ten minutes, without for one moment be
coming lost of view. This scene occu-
pies ten minutes from the time the en-
glue is first seen to the moment the en-
zine comes to Il halt ut the footlights.
Those who have seen approaching train
pictures as thrown On screens by the
vtascope, ciuematograrhe, and other
animated picture machines, can appre-
ciaie II e beauty of the scere. But it is
not accomplished by pictures \ heury
engine and real men ut the throttle ard
fire box, aided iy IA double stage. clever
prospective arrangements, and compii-
Gated stage apparatus, fully outdoes Edi.
son.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-15
DEFECTIVE INDICTMENTS.

DaIIas, Tex, Feb l4.-It was learned
here to-day that all the indictments for
cotton swindling found by the Federal
grand jury on January 20 are so defective
as to lie wolthless and that new indjcts
ments will have to be found before sue
cessful prosecuting can lie hoped for.
This is why no arrests have yet been
made in connection with the swintile bv
which New York and European fnanciers
and cotton factors lost from $l5O, 900 TO
S2U0, GOD. In the meantime detectives are
watching TO see that none of the men get
away. The house of Charles Schuma-
cher, of New York, is said to have been
victinized for upward Of $G1 900.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-15
EXODUS TO GOLD FIELDS.
Gen. Merriam Postpones His Departars
on Advices from Washington.

Portland, Ole., Feb 1.-THE steam
ship Oregon sailed last night for Dyea
and Skasuny. Alaska, with 500 passen-
gers and 200 tons VI freight, including
fifty dogs, foity-one horses. and thirty
four burros. One hundred tons OF sup
plies for the government relief expedition
are sent by the Oregon.
Gen. II. c.. Merriam, commanding the
department. OF The Columbia, expeci ell TO
sail oil the Oregon, hut important dis
patches received from Washington corr
PEELED him toarstrone his departure for
IL few davs.
Capt. ID. L. Brainerd, who is the dis
bursting officer of The government relief
expedition, was among the passengers.
He has orders To 20 to Dyea and there
await he arrival of the government rein
deer and the snow and ice LOGON olives.
both of which will be used in transport
ing supplies TO Dawson. Capt. Brainerd
expects 10 be able 10 start the expedition
from Dyea bv March /.