Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-12-16
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winter having been SO beneficial to him.
He will leave his northern home about
January l.
The employees of the G. 7. X. were made
happy last Wednesday by the arrival of
the pay car and the consequent receipt of
their salaries. The company is prompt
paymaster.
We would again remind our readers of
the lecture at the Methodist Church this
Thursday evening, by Rev David Onstott.
Subject Our Great Naval BATTLES. Lee.
ture commences at o'clock.
Martin B. Ladd has purchased the late
W. 6. Vallee's interest in the firm of Val
lee Brothers, and the new firm is now
Geo. II. Vallce g. NJ. b. Ladd, in effect
last Monday. Success to them.
There are many nice things that can be
selected for Christmas gifts at Dalev'S
drug store, articles OF elegance, ornament
and usefulness. In fact all wants can be
met, with no overdratts on your wallet.
Last Sunday night gave us the first
real cold snap of the season, the Their
momcter registering l 7 below zero. Snow
fell all day, and Monday wehad excellent
Seghing and business was Just booming.
Wednesday morning it was q below.
A Iohn Chinaman, minus his queue,
from Berlin, y. H., was in town last week
with view to establishing a laundry
business, and we believe il is his intention
to locate here. fine can do good work
he will undoubtedly have a good busi-
ness.
At this season of the year when the
consumption of candies is so large only
pure candies should be procured, and
keeping this fact in mind John Willoughbv
has put in Il splendid assortment OF pure
confectionery especially adapted for this
season. Make Il note OF this.
You want to be sure and read Stern
Brothers new advertisement this week.
So excellent are the values offered IN all
departments that mere glance is suth-
cicnt to convince the ShrewdeSt BUYERS
that they get real bargains every tune.
Here can be found quality, style and
quantity.
Holiday goods at Vallee & Ladd's.
At this glad Christmas time Cades Il
Ram show some exceptional values III
| furniture, rockers, fancy chairs, elegant
/ desks, china ware, and numerous other
articles in their line. Money, too. will go
! further in meeting the demands of the
season. You can satisfy good taste at
this store, aud the firm invites compare
son as to prices.
The Woman's Auxiliary held their first
sociable of the season at the home OF
Mrs. H. +. Miller last Tuesday evening.
Despite the bitter cold weather there was
a good attendance. The evening was
spent in social intercourse and pleasure
! Bile recreation, and was enjoyed by all.
Refreshments were served.
Arrangements are all complete for the
New Years Concert and ball to be given
in the opera house Friday evening, Dec
80. BlairS Orchestra, although new to
{ Island Pond dancers, is one OF the best III
the state. A fine order Of dances has
been arranged. Supper will be served by
the Ladies Aid in the building. Dance
tickets ST 90 per couple. Gallery tickets
for the concert 25 cents, reserved seats 80
cents The reserved seat tickets Will Dc
on sale at Thurston's drug store Tues
day morning, Dec. %, at 9 o'clock.
A most peculiar and shocking accident
occurred in the railroad Iard last MON
dav night. A man named FRANK ba'l
forth arrived from Coaticook on the 1t
O'Clock train, and Il stranger 10 the place
he wandered to the crossing at the eas'
end of the station, thence down TO th'
scales, and somewhat bewlldereu h'
PASSED between two cars TAT the TIM
motionless>, holding his grip III h's Ief'
hand out in front of him. Just as IL
steDped between the cars they came to
gether, the coupling pin gong c'ea'
through his grip attaching 1t to the coup
Ter. the draw bars crushing his hand. IL
was at once conveyed to the Contra
House. where his injuries were ATTENDED
to bv DR.. Ellie, amputatlon at the WITS
being necessary, in which DR.. Ellie wa
assisted by Dr.. Sargent.
DIR. John H. Linehan, whose illness ma
Frequently been referred to in these co
f umns, died at his home in this village
few minutes after 4 O'Clock Saturday a
+rrroon Dec 10. The cause OF dealt
, was meningitis. He had been IN falI'h
health for some months past, tle les'l
] of an accident, and although the pas
: few weeks his recovery was nor Co'l,'utLe
probable, the end came so sunoen'T liza
our people were shocked. the d0cto
was a man universally respected, ana ma
been elected to various town OFFICES, II
, Guiding that of first selectman, pos'ti.,
to which he was elected last March' II
was identified with this community as
progressive citizen in whom the Va''o'
o interests of the town had firm suPporte
and man Of the kindliest spirit. ne
as years old last month. Funeral service
were held in the convent chapei ia
~ Wednesday morning, "a solemn ny
mass of requiem which were attehoe' l.
large gathering DESTROYS OF paving
last tribute of respect. The hora' u
butes were very beautiful, corspicu,
among them wreath furnished ny u
1 Gust oms officers of this port, with VINO
the deceased had been associated tor SC
, eral years past in his capacity as e,
l. eminent veterinary inspector. besiu
o. his widow (to whom he VAS married
1891 he is survived by his father al
- four sisters ali of whom were present
the funeral except Josie who is nc
IN n bed of sickness at Chicago. A.
Kerry and wife of Portland, Me-, we
also here to attend the funeral. NJ
Berry is a sister of Mrs. Linehan.. lot
hereaved widow and>other relatives
| tender our respectful sympathy