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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-23
AMONG OUR NEIGHBORS.
Bloomfield.

We notice, That Edison Holden had a
large crowd of young people at his corn
husking Tuesday evening.
That John St. Lawrence was up from
Groveton Tuesday.
That Harvey Lucas of Canaan was in
town Monday.
That George Willard is stopping at
home a few days.
That Fred Scott of Ba tn, N. H., wasin
town the first of the week on business.
That John Andrews moved his family
to Lancaster, N. H., last week.
That Fred Fuller is thrashing graintor
the farmers with his horse power thrash
ing machine
The primary department of the villagi
school was closed the first of the week
the teacher being i'll.
Captain George McQuay's kids went
to Groveton last Saturday and played
base ball with the Groveton kids who
won the victory Ia to II.
That Frank Stevens has started GU
thrashing for the farmers with his gaso
line engine power.
That k. G. Fuller had carriage rob
and whip stolen from his carriage hous
last week.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-23
The Shaw business College.

During the past few weeks the rooms
of the above named institution at Port
land have been thoroughly renovated
and are now in thorough repair and
ready for students. Mr.. Shaw has just
returned from Augusta and Houton,
where he has been attending the opening
of the branches and reports the outlook
for the schools as being very bright, and
the attendance promises to belarger than
ever before. New quarters have been Sc
cured in Houlton capable of accommo-
dating double the number of students
that could be seated in the old school.
Quarters have been secured in Bangor
and a branch will be opened there Nov.
list. The Shaw Business College will
then represent a chain 800 miles long,
covering the entire state, and actual
business will be conducted from one end
to the other.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-23
That the ". [. T. U. viii hold its
annual meeting next Tuesday.

That the ". I. T. L. viii hold its
annual meeting next Tuesday.
That the Lewis Lumber Company arr
working day and night ON their null dam,
That Mr.. and Mrs. T. T.. Mayo Of West
S,ewartstown are stopping a few days
with their daughter.
That Henry Kugelman and wife went
to West Milan last week and spcnt the
Jewish New year with their son Levi.
That Edwin Taylor and Miss Lizzie
Draper were married Wednesday at the
home of the brides sister. Mrs. T. Il.
Moore, Rev. ]. S. Brown performing the
marriage ceremony. The happy couple
took the afternoon express for Charles
ton, Mass, their future home.
That Addison Frizzell of Colebrook, n.
H., preached at the NJ. L. Church last
Sunday in the absence of Rev. ]. l.. IVES
ley who is visiting sister in Warren. n.
II.
That Mrs. W. X. Danforth formerly of
North Stratford. now of Groveton, died
suddenly at her home last Saturday
evening. Funeral service was held on
Monday conducted by Rev. J. S. Brown
who also accompanied the remains to
Norway, Me.
That DR.. Moses Whitcomb sells his per
sonal property at auction Saturday,
September "a
That S. O. Shoff and wife spent last
week in Lancaster and Littleton visiting
relatives.
That Z. w. Spencer raised this year
from two bushels OF sowing, on about
one acre of land fifty bushels of good
wheat.
That the Bloomfield jurymen for the
county court was grand jury, w. l.. Wal
ker, petit jury 1. NJ. Woods, Alfred Lur-
vey, Floyd Shoif.
That Mrs. Harvey Bowker visited her
sister Mrs. George Bass last week.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-23
Canaan.

Martin Herrick is stopping few days
at E. Green's. His many friends are
pleased to see him.
Quite q number of new buildings are
going up in this village. Ed. Green has
one house nearly finished and is just COM
mencing another H. Danforth has his
house we'll under way, and H. W. Lund
has his house nearly ready for the ma
sons.
4
Mrs. Roger Taylor who has been very
i'll for several weeks is slowly gaining.
We notice several fine deer brought
from the lakes by sportsmen from this
place.
Several of our citizens are at Guildhall
attending court this week.
Our genial customs officer, Mr.. Farrell
is walking very circumspectly these DAYS
his wife is with him Oh visit.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-23
WALTER &. VALLEE.

The last of Walter G. Vallee on earth
was seen last Friday as he was laid to
rest by the hands of sorrowing friends.
The funeral service was held at the con-
vent chapel consisting ola solemn High
Mass OF Requiem. The chapel was
crowded to the doors, many being unable
to gain admission, so great was the de-
sire to pay a last tribute to one so gener-
ally respected and esteemed. The Catho-
lie Order of Foresters, OF which the de-
ceased was an honored member, was
largely represented, delegates being also
present from the Courts of Sherbrooke
Coaticook, No. Stratford and Groveton
Four brothers Of the deceased, William
Andrew, Charles and John Vallee actec
as pail bearers. The floral offerings were
many and beautiful, of which the follow
ing were the chief: A wreath from Chi
cago, sent by his sister Martha Mrs
Reynolds), cross from friend at Bos
ton, a wheel, with one spoke signitcantl.
missing, from Walters most intimat
friends and associates here, and in add
ton there were Is boys who carrle'
floral tributes. A large number of friend
followed the remains to the last resting
place, there being SO teams in the tunera
procession. Walter was a young man
sterling qualities of heart and mind, wit
most genial and kindly disposition, an
he possessed the faculty of attractin
and holding many friends, who sympf
thized with him in his hopeless strugg
with disease, and to whom his death is
G. Vallee is universally and sincerel
incurred.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-23

Abner Coe recently set out number of
fine young NAPLES in front of his resi-
dence and some of them have been DELHI
erately and wantonly destroyed by the
use of knife cutting into the bark, one
tree being almost stripped of the bark.
Really the hoodlum element of this vii
lagc is getting almost unbearable. The
light is turned off in the overpass at the
station quite frequently, gardens are
robbed, fights are frequent and numerous
petty pieces OF mischief are constantly
coming to the surface. The question of
the hour is what is the town going to
do about it ?"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-23
East Charleston.

DR.. Cushman and wife have returned
hCme
Miss Nellie Dunton who has been very
i'll is convalescent.
r. p. Stevens and family went to St.
Johnsbury Center last week to attend the
wedding of his son John, who was mar
mied to Miss Eva Bradley.
Miss Matte Stevens is in Boston,
Mass, this week to get the latest points
in millinery.
There is great complaint with farm
ers that potatoes are rotting badly.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-23

John T. Gill, in charge of the G. T. X.
air brake instruction car, spent Sunday
in town. leaving east Monday. He will
return shortly to remain several days for
the purpose of giving instruction regard
ing the air brake. John is said to be the
youngest man i'll the country occupying
so important position, and thus far he
has shown a peculiar fitness for the place.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-23

Cards have been received announcing
the marriage of Miss Kathleen S. Barney
and Mr.. Peter McCrystle, at Berlin, n. H.
on the 10th inst. The bride is former
resident of Island Pond, very popular
young lady, with hosts of friends, all OF
whom will wish for her and her husband
Al long and happy married life. A large
number of beautiful gifts attested the
kindly remembrance of friends absent
and present.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-23

After many long years OF service with
the 6. T. X. Geo. Z. Horr. in charge OF
the engine house, is displaced, and the
position given to Ted Sadeir of Gorham,
N. H., former Island Pond boy, who
with his wife we are glad to welcome
back to Island Pond. The displacement
of Mr.. Horr was not entirely unexpected
by him, in fact he had planned to send in
his resignation during the present month
in accordance with hisintentiono of spend
ing the winter in a warmer climate. We
shall very much miss him and his estima-
BILE wife if their present plans are carried
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-23

Elmer Harmon's new residence on Rail
road street is practically completed and
it is fine looking house, nicely finished
both inside and out, and fitted up with
all modern conveniences. 1t has been
rented to Joseph Godbout Jr.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-23

Leon Cabana of Buffalo, N V. very
agreeably surprised his relatives and for
mer friends and associates ofIsland Pond
last Monday by his presence for few
days visit. He left Island Pond almost
% years ago, and since that time has
been here but once previous to the pres
ent occasion, about ten years ago. AS
may well he expected he notices many
decided improvements in the place since
his last visit and is very proud of the
progress and enterprise now apparent in
his native town. He is very cordially
welcomed by all.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-23

The degree staff OF Alpine Lodge, |. O..
o. f.. West Burke, paid fraternal visit
to Essex Lodge last Thursday evening,
and exempliied the second degree in Il
manner very pleasing to their hosts and
credtable to themselves. At the close of
this degree the third degree was worked
by the Essex Lodge team. The meeting
having been closed, the party sat down
to an oyster supper, and a social hour
was occupied in conversation and gem
eral good fellowship.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-23

There is considerable building now in
progress on the hill. Mrs. NJ. Kings
house is almost completed, Jas. Applebee
is building residence near S. d. Morse's
home, Frank Paquette is converting the
old Roman Catholic Church into a large
tenement house, and then there is the
new Roman Catholic Church upon which
the work is being rushed, and already
shows out to good advantage.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-23

A party of the young friends of Arthur
Hutchins, who has been visiting his
mother and sister here, spent last Satur-
day evening with him at the home of
Mrs. E. Daniorth and all enjoyed very
pleasant time.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-23

Ed. Dixon has gone to Dalton, N. H.,
as cook in the lumber camp of the new
corporation OF Island Pond citizens re-
Gently formed. His wife and family will
shortly go there to live.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-23

DR.. E. F. Norcross still continues his
investment in real estate here, thereby
showing his good judgment. He has
within a week purchased the Z. NJ. Man
sur house; price paid, as we understand,
$4,000
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-23

DIR. sutton. Surgeon Dentist will he in
town from September 20 to 80. Office
at Essex House.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-23

Lost, between Island Pond Villages and
East Burke double carriage cushion,
green. Finder will be rewarded by leay.
Ing II at the Stewart House.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-23

N meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary
last Tuesday. Mrs. L. 4. Lee was chosen
delegate to the state convention, and
Mrs. a. ii. Hall was chosen alternate.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-23

A. L. Bailey & Co. will pay the highest
cash price for beef hides, real hides, horse
hides, dairy skins, sheep pelts, etc. Also
all kinds of fat stock.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-23

Gentlemen; we can save you money on
tall hats, and give YOU the correct ideas.
We are proving this statement every day.
Pomeroy s. Robinson.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-23
FOR SALE OR To LET.

The house situated in Island Pond vii
lage, containing seven rooms, running
water, also a barn connected having five
stalls. With the premises there is an acre
of land, number of apple and other
fruit trees thereon. Terms reasonable.
Apply to WM. BouI.DS.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-23

Don't forget to attend the citizens
meeting at the opera house this Thurs
day evening. We hope to see every tax
payer in attendance.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-23

Dan Stern arrived at his home in Island
Pond last Tuesday. His xany friends
are greatly pleased to again greet him
and extend welcome.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-23

The regular meeting of Ross Encamp-
ment, |. o. o. F., for the current month
will be held next Tuesday evening at the
usual hour.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-23

The Epworth League will have an
oyster supper and sociable at the League
Rooms next Wednesday evening. Supper
from 8 to Z.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-23
LETTER TO MIR. ADAM DANFORTH,
Island Pond, VT.

Island Pond, VT.
Dear Sir: We want to ask you ques-
ton. Why do some people use lead and
oil, mixed by hand, when a pure Paint
ground by machinery-will wear two or
three times as long?
We suppose your answer would be:
"Well, we don't know that the paint is
pure. !"
We make our reply as short as possible
F. w. Devoe & Co. is the oldest and
largest paint concern in the United States
They were established in 1854. This
gives you an idea as to their RESPONSE.
bility. On every label on their packages
of Pure Lead and Zinc Paint is printed
This paint is composed only of Pure
Lead, Pure Zinc, Pure Linseed Oil, Pure
Turpentine Dryer and Pure Uniting Col.
ors. Coming from house that has beer
in continuous business for IA years this
assertion should convince you that We
mean what we say, namely, that our
paint is Pure. Being pure and being
thoroughly ground and mixed by machin
cry, it is the longest-wearing paint made
John w. Thurston sells it.
Yours truly,
+. w. DEyOE & Co,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-23

Ifyou are in need of household goods
don't forget z. NJ. Mansur's auction at
his residence here. See ad for particulars.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-23

We have the most complete assortment
of boots aud shoes ever shown in this
town. POmeroy & Robinson.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-23

WANTED. competent girl to do gen.
eral homework in a small family. Apply
at Christ Church rectory.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-23

A discount isgiven to all who purchase
their coal OF Oscar T. Davis during the
present month.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-23

Look at the top night hand corner Of
tins page for our space ad. IL will inter
est YOU this week. Pomeroy a. Robinson,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-23
LOCAL BUSINESS NOTICES.

W. II. Bishop, Notary Public with
seal. At HERALD office.
A. II. wilkie. Tonsorial Artist. Shop
over post office. Patronage solicited.
Cash paid for wool.
]. ). SWEENEY.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-23

Look at our window display of boots
and shoes this week. Let us quote prices
to you. Pomeroy & Robinson.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-23
TOWN TOPICS.

Mrs. Storrs has returned from her long
visit in the west.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-23
Keeps Folks Well.


1t is better to KEEP well than to GET
well, although when one is sick it is de-
srable to GET we'll. When one considers
that eight-teuths of the ailments that
afllict 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. Bakers Mandrake Bitters
cures constipation. Alldruggists guaran-
teeit, or money refunded.
Price 25 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, 1898-09-23

Instead of figuring up how many
things you need, try counting up what
you have.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-23
HuMPHR EYS'

No. 1 Fever, Congestion.
No. 9 Worms.
No. 8 Infants Diseases.
No. 4 Diarrhea.
No. 7 Coughs & Colds.
No. 8 Headache.
No. 10 Dyspepsia, Indigestion.
No. If Delayed Periods.
No. 12 Leuchorrea.
No. 10 Group.
No. IL Skin Diseases.
No. is Rheumatism.
No. 10 Catarrh.
No. 27 Kidney Diseases.
No. 81 Sore Throat.
No. TT Grip & Hay Fever.
Dr. Humphreys HOMEOPATHIC Manual OIL
Diseases at your Druggists or Mailed r e s o.o.s
Sold by druggists, or sent on receipt q" w TGss
Socts or 81. Humphreys Med Co.. cor "'''ia"
and John SITS, New York.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-09-23
DIED.
MARRIED.

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES At the home of
b. ]. McKenney, by Rev. c. o. Griesha-
Der, September Is, Mr.. c. o. Hodsden of
Lewiston, Me, and Miss Kate Getchell of
Auburn, Me.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-19
THE vEsUvIUs BOUND FOR WASHINGTON
RuMoR THAT THE MAINE COURTS REPORT
WAS ON BOARD DENIED AT THE
NAVY DEPARTMENT.

Washington March 1S-A report that the
vesuvius had been sighted early In the day
coming through the Virginia Capes headed Tor
WASHINGTON gave rise TO a rumor that she was
bringing the report of the Maine Court OF In
ouiry to Washington. This. however, could not
ne confirmed from any official source AT the
Navy Department It was admitted that the
ycsuvius was bound for Washington but 1t was
explained that she was coming merely for re-
nairs 70 her armament and II denied that
she had on board any member OF the Naval
Roard or that she was carrying the report Of
that body ,,. .
The Vesuvius did not reach Washington to-
night. but il was reported at the navy yard that
she anchored off the Government proving
grounds at Indian Head about g O'clock Wheh
She was met by the big navy yard tug Triton
which returned to the yard about > p. m IL
was denied that the Triton brought any one
from the Vesuvius to Washington. 80
Secretary Long went TO bed at O'Clock WIN
strict orders not to be disturbed. and Assistant
Secretary Day spent the evening at the theaUe'
stonping for a few minutes only at the Nhite
House where he had talk with the fres'ueH''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-19
BLANCO TO BE AGGRESSIVE.
OPTIMISTIC NEWS FOR MADRID-To HUNT
THE INsURGENT GOVERNMENT.

THE INsURGENT GOVERNMENT.
Madrid March ls-It Is asserted that. the central
and western provinces being pacied General
Blanco Is about starting on extensive operations.
with eighty battaions and large volunteer forces. to
destroy the insurgent power In Eastern Cuba.
General Blanco will direct his efforts especially to
demolish what Is described the more or less
embryonic organization which has enabled the rebels
TO maintain III. appearance OF government
London. March 19-The Vienna correspondent OF
"The Times" says "The increasing probability or
nm Instrumentation conflict engrosses pubic at
tention. Spains latest representations at WASH
ington are regarded as indication that the situ-
alton has grown worse. The 'Fremdenblatt ex-
pressing this opinion, finds II conceivable tnat
Spain should seek 10 prevent America perfectmg
her armaments by a pretence Of desiring peace
A dispatch 70 "The Daily MALI from Brussels
SAYS no approach has been made TO Belgium Tor
arbitrati over the Maine affair.
The Government Is exceedingly hopeful OF carry
results from General Blancos plan OF large opera
tions In the east Of the island
1t is understood that tho report Of the Spanish
Naval Court upon the Maine disaster will be de-
ayed until the American report IS published
Sehor Sagasta the Premier says that the Journey
OF the torpedo squadron. now at the Canaries. TO
Havana has not been been indefinitely postponed
The tone Of the press s hopeful, but financial
circles are still uneasy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-19
RUSSIA WITHDRAWS FROM COREA.
LEAVING THE HERMIT KINGDOM TO MAINTAIN


ST Petersburg March 1S.-The official "Messen-
GER publishes note to-day saying the Russian
Government has instructed It's representative at
Seoul the capital OF Corea. TO inform the Emperor
Of COrca and his Ministers that IT, in their opinion.
Corea no longer requires foreign help and Is capa-
bic OF preserving, with her own resources, the In
dependence Of her internal administration Russia
will not hesitate recall the Russian financial ad-
wiser AS regards the Russian military officers. the
note continues they will after leaving the Corean
Army temporarily remain at the dsposa! OF the
Russian Mission. in view OF the still unsettled state
Of the country. The noto proceeds
mo longer bound by the responsibility which the
presence Of the Russian Instructors and financial
adviser Of that country imposed upor Russia the
latter can now abstain from actively participating
in the affairs Of Corea hoping the young State.
strengthened b. the support OF Russia. VIII be able
TO maintain without assistance order at home and
preserve her full independence.
"In a contrary case, the Imperial Government will
take measures for the protection OF the interests
and rights Of Russia as the great Power which is
Corea's neighbor."