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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-03-17
New Hampshire News.

DEARY-JOseph FOrsiers house has been
entirely burned. Mr.. and Mrs. F0rtier were
away al the time, Mr.. FOrier icing at he
shJe factory at the depot. where he works.
Lily. the lO-year-Old child. was feeding ID.
cows hen, IN some mannvr, the lantern was
overturned, setting the hay on IRE. Both COWS
and one horse We're burned. Most Of the fur
niture WAS saved. There was no insurance.
The loss will be severe for Mr.. Fortier.
who Is hard working man with live small
children. Miss Mary Stickney. 50 years
old. who lives a: the lower part Of the town,
had the misfortune 10 fall recently. aking
her hip. Captain |. A. Dustin. An OLD
resident OF this town, has lust died
after AN illness Of two days. He
was born AT Hartland, VI. Sept. "a.
lS2S. and hal for many years been an active
member % the First Methodist church in
this village. He served three years in thu
civil war Us captain OF Company q, sixth
New Hampshire volunteers, and was honor
ably discharged for disabilities received ia
the service, Captain Dustin leaves widow
and three children, Mirandus X. OF Boston,
Charles 4. of BSocSton aud Arland II. Of
Middleboro, Mass.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-03-17
ArreeabIy Disappointed.

Sidney had been dining out with
his parents and had eaten as heartily
as any boy of five years we'll could.
While the adults were slipping their
after-dinner coffee, Sidney Strengthened
up in his chair and emitted a deep
sigh. What is the matter, Sidney?
Haven't you had good dinner?" in
quired the hostess. "Oh, yes m; great
deal better dinner than l expected. -
New York Commercial Advertiser.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-03-17

To find the rarest bird in existence
you must go to the mountains between
AMMAN and Loas, where there is GER
tain kind of pheasant. For many
years its existence was known only by
the fact that its longest and most
splendid plume was in much request
by mandarins for their headgear. A
single skin is worth 300, aud the bird
living would be priceless, for it soon
dies in captivity.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-03-17
A ard-WOrked Regiment.

There is one regiment in the army
that is having all kinds of variety,
even if it isn't having the spice of life.
That is the Third Regular infantry. 1t
fought at Santiagoin July, recuperated
at Camp Wikoff in August, quelled an
Indian uprising in Minnesota in Sep
TENDER and is now in Manila.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-03-17

An old woman of IS died last
summer in Il little town in Dut-
chess county, New York. Her old
mother survived her, and after the
funeral she said, sadly, II always
knew we'd never raise that girl
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-03-17

A contriyance to prevent snoring
has been invented by Edwin Jack Of
Wyandotte, Kan. 1t is bride Of
rubber webbing which Is fastened
under the nose and keeps the mouth
shut.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-03-17

Distinguished Tragedian--You say
that you are a universal provider.
Distinguished Tradesman-Yes, sir;
walk this way.
Distinguished Tragedian - Then
find me-er-a properly appreciative
audience and egad you shall have ten
per cent OF the receipts. Pick Me.
T.,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-03-17
Beauty Is Blood Deem.

Clean blood means a clean skin. Nc
beauty without II. Cascarets, Candy Cathar
tic clean your blood and keep 1t clean, by
stirring up the lazy liver and driving ali i'm
purities from the body. Begin today L
Danish pimples boils blotches. blackheads
and that sickly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets- beauty for ten cents. All drug
gists, satistac ion guaranteed Zoe, 25c, SOC.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-03-17

81 know what keeps mamma so
long" said little Frances, by way OF
explaining her mothers continued
absence to caller.
"What is it, dear?"
"She said she'd be back soon. -
Harper's Bazaar.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-03-17
Under Their Own Roof.

'What are you doing, Henry?"
81 knocked q chair over, and 1t fell
against the piano"
"Well, do be more careful. Re
member we are not living in furnished
rooms now. "--Chicago Record.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-03-17

JEFFERSON MEADows--The funeral ser
vices of Charles III. Roberts, private In Com
plny II. Fifth Massachusetts, who enlisted
last June, were held in the Meadows chapel.
The funeral was largely attended. The
bearers were four priyates Of the First New
Hampshire volunteers from Littleton.
There were also many q. A. Il. men from
Carroll and Whitelleld. The Rev. J. II.
Winston OF Whiteiield oflicidted. George
Roberts, father of the dead boy. aud fOur
sisters and three brothers were present rs
follows: Mrs.. Nettie Grey, stenographer en-
ploJed In Boston: Isabelle Roberts. EN-
ployed in central office New England Tele-
phone company at Laconia; Sadie and
Maggie, botn OF Whiteticld; W. l.. Roberts,
operator for the Boston & Maine railroad;
George d. Roberts of GrovetOn and Herman
of this place. The dead boy enlisted and
was in camp ut South birmingham, Mass.
going from there to South Carolina whore
he was taken with pneumonia. He was Is
years old and was thoroughly respected.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-03-17

"Palanquin is certainly man &c
avoid People have told me stories
about him which are not edifying.
Really? You do we'll to tell me.
for l need not now give him Lack the
money he loaned me. lie Figaro.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-03-17
Blind at the Time.

He-I didn't know you were so sar-
castle when married you.
She-Did you not? Possibly you
have forgotten 1 said "This is so sud-
den" when you proposed after four
years courtship. Golfers Weekly.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-03-17

There is one portion of the human
body which continues to increase in
size throughout life, and does not
cease with the attainment of maturity.
THIS is the crystalline lens of the eye.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-03-17
nOn,t Tobacco spit and Smoke Your Life Away.

To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic, full of life, nerve and vigOr, take No-To-
BAG the wonder work r, that makes weak men
strong All druggists, Soc or 81. Cure guar
anteed. Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or New York.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-03-17

The longest fence in the world is a
wire-netting fence in Australia 1886
miles long, its object being to keep
the rabbits from the cultivated fields.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-03-17

CLAREMoNT b. Haywood has gone
west aud will visit his daughter. Mrs Henry
Haskell. in Toledo, o., and his son. Neil, in
Fort Wayne, Ind. before his return home
49,. Frank Z. Vogl has received notice from
Boston to start up all the looms in the Mon
adnOck mills at once on plain shectinc.
This means steady employment to about 200
moro hands than are now employed. Mr..
and Mrs James Ellis gave party 1T their
home recently in honor OF Mrs. Ellis's SIS
ter, Mrs. Enogene Clogston of Seattle,
Wash. 4 portrait of Mrs. Ellis and her two
sisters was presented to Mrs. Coyston, ].
Stockwell Mills of Boston making the pres
entation speech The people OF Ascutney-
vile gave II farewell reception to the Rev. j.
b. Lawrence, who has preached Sundays at
Ascutneyville church in addition to his la
bOrs at the Congregational church. At the
close OF Il pleasant social evening Mr.. Blan-
chari, in behalf OF the friends assembled.
presented Mr.. Lawrence II purse Of S35.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-03-17

Moves the bowels each day. In order 10
be healthy this IL necessary. Acts gently
on the liver and kidneys. Cures sick head
ache. Price rs ana soc.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-03-17

Kemps Balsam will stop the coug h at
once. Go TO your druggist to-day and get
a sample bottle free. Sold In 70 and %
cent bottles. Go at once; delays are dan
gerous
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-03-17

The number OF passengers carried
by all the surface steam railroads in
the United States in 1897 was only
504, LOG, 525.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-03-17

The most common name for place
in England is Newton, which occurs
no fewer than seyenty-two times.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-03-17

Actors, vocalists, public speakers recon.
mend Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar
Pixies ToothaChe Drops Cure in one Minute
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-03-17

All students OF the laboratory courses In
the University Of Heidelberg, Germany. are
required to take out life insurance policies.
NEIL
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-03-17

Fits permanently cured. No fits or nervous
ness after first days use of DR.. kline's G reat
Nerve Restorer. 81 trial bottle and treatise free.
DIR. K. II. KLINE, Ltd, 93l Arch ST., Phila., Pa
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-03-17

TMToN-J.W. Hill, Tilton's crack checker
player, went to Lacouiu and defeated Chas
Z. Rankin six games to four Seven games
of the match were drawn. The admirers Of
Mr.. Hill IRE growing more confident of his
ability to win the state championship and
are eagerly awaiting match with Manches-
ter's aspirant for the championship. ...
The town clerk drew jurors as fol-
lows: Grand, Walter &. Wyatt and EIery
W. Sauborn; petit. Louis D. Fox and Joseph
W. Morrison 49, Fred W. L. Sanborn, pro-
prietor OF the Tilton and New Hampton
stage, has been appointed postmaster OF
New Hampton to succeed Walter Dow. The
latter. who is we'll known throughout New
Hampshire as a baseball pitcher has been
in California for several weeks past and is
thinking Of locating there.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-03-17

Dr.Seth Arnold's Cough Killer invaluable as
j. JUNK, AS West 25th St, \. V, Dec. II, 1897
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-03-17

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething softens the gums, Observation-Disclosures.
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie a5c. A bottle
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-03-17

Bertha-There' man with single
idea.
Barbara-What do you mean?
"He says he'll never be anything
but bachelor. "-Yonkers Statesmen.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-03-17

Missiouary-was my predecessor
popular? g.,
Cannibal very. We toasted
him al the last dinner We had.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-03-17

After physicians had given me up, l was
Transport, Pa, Nov 81, 1899.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-03-17

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets.
Candy CathartiC, cure constipation forever
lOc. 25c. lfC. c. Z. fail. druggists refund money
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-03-17

The death-ra in Kansas City last
year was 100, rate not matched by
any other large city.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-03-17
To Cure a Cold In One Day,

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
Druggists refund money If it fails to cure. CSC
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-03-17

Take Cascsrets candy Cathartic. l0c or 2jC
II {. {. Z. fail to cuse druggists refund none!
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-03-17

HAMPToN-The following persons passed
the required examinations and have been
accepted for duty at the new life saving sta
ton at Bears Head Capt.B +. Smart Bidde-
ford, Me; Surtmen George W.Palmer, lIamp-
ton; {. 5. Page, North Hampton j. Burke.
Portsmouth; +. y. Garland, Hampton II.
c. Lattimer Hampton; T. J Stewart. Ports
mouth W. A. Mason. Newcastle. With the
opening OF this new station the entire coast
OF New Hampshire will be constantly pa
trolled. Captain Harding, superintendent
OF the first life saving district, is enthusias-
tic in his commentator Of the new station,
which he pronOunres as fine u one as there
is in his district, and so far as known by
him. anywhere on the entire Atlantic coast.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-03-17
Mailbag for Finy Cents.

Guaranteed tobacco habitcure, makes weak
nen strong blood pure. Jac, 81. All druggists
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-03-17

SoMERswoRTH-- Mrs. Abigail Worcester
one Of the oldest residents of Berwick, Me-.
has just observed the Goth anniversary Of
her birth, and the occasion was made a very
pleasant one by her many friends. Mrs
Worcester is "a remarkably well-preserved
woman for one of her years and will, it is
thought pass the century mark. She en-
joys excellent health. has a good memory
and retains the use of all her faculties to n
remarkable degree. She was the recipient
of many happy reminders of the occasion
in the shape of birthdty presents 80. The
Rev. and Mrs. g. B. Mer lit are rejoicing in
the birth Of a daughter.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-03-17

The room without help After giving hopes recovery
was advised to Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable Conn
pound and wrote for special information began to improve
from the 6rst bottle and fully restored to health
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-03-17

RYE-Mrs. Hannah Lane Trefethen, aged
sc years, is dead. She was the widow OF
Walter Trefethen ind leaves daughter,
Mrs. j. W. Adams of Methuen, Mass, and u
sister, Mrs, Margaret Mcguire of Milo, Me.
John l.. Berry. who lives near Straw's
Point, cut down a tree which lodged in an
other tree and refused to fall. He climbed
it wi h the intention of fastening rope to
it, with which to pull it down, and when
about forty feet from the ground the tree
fell, taking him with it. No bones were
broken, but he got quite shaking up.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-03-17

WEST LEBANoN-The West Lebanon Fish
and Game league has elected the following
officers: President. Frank II. Stevens; vice
president, Charles Parkhurst secl stary and
treasurer, II. Currier. The directors are r.
II. Stevens, Charles Parkhurst. Z. II. Dur
kee, II, Currier and W. b. Lovejoy. The
property OF the club at Lock Haven on Crys-
tai lake has been undergoing improvements
and larger stable and Ice house has been
built.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-03-17

CHEsTER-Augusta Ann, wife of Samuel
s. Parker and an only daughter OF the late
John w. and Betsey r. (purlngton) West
is dead, aged SIS. She is survived by hus-
band and three brothers, Charles H., Hor-
ace W. and Luther F., all Of this town..
The Rev. Chester j. Wilcomb has accepted a
pastorate over church at Springvale, Me.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-03-17

BARRINdToN-Mrs. Ellen j. Smith of
Rochester. Il former resident of harrington,
who is a member Of in excursion party, has
recently been travelling in Mexico and
Southern California
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-03-17

ENFIELD CENrRE-ChOres f. Frnk OF
Boston has sold the George b. Noyes
place, which he bought about year ago,
10 Peter 4. Kitt7dge OF Clinton. Mass,
for Sl7OO
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-03-17

CoNTooCooK-Mr and Mrs. George NJ.
Putnam, who were recently married, were
given surprise patty at their home on Put
ney hill. Mr. Putnam, who is member of
the present Legislature, was given II beauti-
tul sideboard.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-03-17

GRAFroN-Mrs. Hattie Bullock has Just
had II cancer removed from her left side by
DR.. Manchester, assisted by Drs. HoIbrook
of Penacook and Lamb Of Eufield 90. Mr.
and Mrs. w. G. Caswel have little daugh-
ter.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-03-17
PERFECT
WOMAN
HOOD

MRS. PINKHAM-I have been tax
ing Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound with the best results
and can say from my heart that
your medicines are wonderful.
My physician called my trouble
chronic inflammation of the left
ovary. For years l suffered very
much, but thanks to Mrs.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-03-17
DERFECT womanhood depends perfect health.
Natures rares gifts of physical beauty vanish before
A pain

1t dispositions turn morbid and fretful.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-03-17


man. l would say to all
suffering women, take
Lydia E. Pinkham's
medicine and your suf-
erings will vanish"
MRS. MAGGIE PHIL
LIPPE, of Ladoga, Ind.
writes
DEAR MRS. PINK
HAM--For four years I
suffered from ulcera-
ton Of the womb.
I became so weak I
could not walk across
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-09-15
Skye AR-OLD.
Girl Swiins Mile in Remarkably Fasi
Time.


Chicago Chronicle: Little siX-year
old May HUM proved herself one of
the greatest juvenile swimmers in the
world at the north side natatorium.
She swan a mile in 1907: Il 3-5. The
girl made a worlds record, for no chill
has ever accomplished the feat before
in such a short time. The child is not
large for her age. nor does she seem
to have muscles developed to much
greater extent than other girls as
young as she, but it is the opinion of
all that if she keeps at the game she
will in time he one of the greatest fe-
male swimmers in the world. George
Gaidzik lowered another worlds
mark for boys under 16 years old when
he swan two miles in 1:12:15. The
record was formerly held by Ralph
Uhlendorf. who made the same dis
lance in 1:14:29 3-J. Other good per-
formances by Juveniles were as follows:
Walter Horn, II years old, two miles
in1:25:54; Lottie Mayer, II years old.
two miles in LAO; Charles Arens, IL
years old, one and a half miles in
1:13:54: Arthur Gaidzik, II years old.
one and a half miles in rs, and Rob
ert Arens. years old, one and half
miles in /: 35.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-09-15

the sledges destroyed The members
of the expedition narrowly escaped
with their lives. although they man
aged to save their precious sleeping
bags and some dogs and provisions On
Mr. Wellman's condition becoming
alarming, as Inflammation set in, the
brave Norwegians dragged him on
sledge. by forced marches, nearly 200
miles to headquarters, arriving there
early last April Mr.. Wellman is still
unable to walk and will probably be
permanently crippled. After reaching
Headquarters other members of The ex-
petition explored regions hitherto I'M
known and important scientific work
was done by Lieut.. Evelyn B. Baldwin
of the United States weather bureau,
DR.. Edward Hofma of Grand Haven,
Mich. and A. Harlan OF the United
States coast survey. The expedition
killed fOrty-Seven bears and many wal
ruses The Capella arrived at Cape
Tegethoff in search of the expedition
July 81 last. Aug. 9 she met the Stella
Polar. bearing the expedition headed by
Prince Luigi, duke of AbruZzi which
had sailed from Archangel to recon-
hotter northwest Franz Josef Land and
to meet. if possible. the Wellman ex-
petition. Mr.. Wellman and his COM
panions found no trace in Franz Josef
Land of the missing aeronaut, Profess
sOr Andree.
The Wellman expedition was started
in June, 1898, and is the second which
he has led in search of the north pole.
the first one having taken place in 1898
and 1894. On his first attempt Well
mans ship. the Ragnoald Jarl, was
crushed in the ice, but he came back
undaunted, and determined to make the
trial again. Mr.. Wellman went abroad
in 1897 and laid his plans for the sec
ond expedition before hansen, the ex-
plorer. He unfolded the details OF a
sledge trip of 10 days for $50 miles to
the north pole by way of Franz josef
Land, which lies almost north from
Nova Zembla. and had previously been
explored as far as latitude SO and said
that he intended to establish a supply
S'"'ioh a. OdPc III d, III idIiIuuc on.
Nansen approved the plans, and after
Wellman had returned to this country
he also secured the approval of the Ma
tional Geographical society, of which
Professor A. Graham Bell was presi-
dent, and that organization, as well as
the United States coast and geodetic
survey and the United States weather
bureau, co-Operated with him in the
scientific preparations for the enter
prise.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-09-15
TRACING A COUNTERFEIT.
Government Employees Wild Goose
Chase on Track OF Bad Bill.

THE tracing of counterfeits back to
the shower is curious and exciting
work." said an ex-government en-
ploye. "One day back in the seventies
a bank clerk in Cincinnati detected a
queer $50 bill in the deposit of a
small retail grocer. He sent for me
and / started to work. l found that
the grocer had received the bill from
a shoe dealer. who had it from a den
fist. who had it from somebody else.
and so on, until | finally traced it to
an invalid woman who had used it to
pay her physician. When questioned
she said the money had been sent TO
her by her brother, who lived in New
Orleans | looked up her brothers
pedigree and was certain | had my
man. He had a bad record, was the
proprietor OF dive, and was just
the sort of person likely to be con-
federate of counterfeiters. | came here
with the handouts in my pocket. but
as things turned out | was a little
premature. The man proved to my
complete satisfaction that he had re-
house he owned in Pittsburg. That
was discouraging. but | couldn't give
up after going so far. and took the
next tram for Pittsburg The tenant
of the house turned out to be travel
ing oculist. who spent most of his
time on the road. He was then away
in the west. but | saw him on his re-
turn, and he at once recognized the
bill 1t had been given him by pa
tient in Cincinnati, the very point
from which | had started. The pa
tient was a boss carpenter. | got his
address from the oculist and made a
bee line for the city. l had a pre-
monition that something very strange
was going to happen, and | wasn't
disappointed. The carpenter was an
honest old fellow, and told me with
bill from Mr.. - for repairing his
barn. Mr. - was the small grocer
in whose bank deposit the counterfeit
had turned up. | flew for his store as
fast as a cab could carry me, and
found it closed He had skipped. At
terward it was shown beyond question
that he was the regular agent of a
gang. His shop was mere blind.
penter should get back again into his
own till after travelling all around the
continent was one of those miracles