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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-08-11

A petition very largely signed was
presented to the Selectmen last week
asking that the Grand Trunk Company
be requested to proceed at once to the
erection of a new overpass, to replace
that taken down, and have the same in
readiness for use by the commence
ment of the fall term of school. The
petition also requested that the highway
near the coal sheds be made the proper
width, it now being too narrow and de.
cidedly unsafe. The selectmen have
forwarded the petition to the railroad
authorities, whose answer is eagerly
looked for.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-08-11
LETTER TO A. c. NEEDfiA1.
Island pond. VI.

Dear Sir: Lead aud oil is no longel
the paint TO he prosperous with.
As everybody knows. lead and oil
ehalks or powders of in about thrrc
years-three years is its limit.
Painters are putting little zinc in
their lead to make it fought lasts a
good three years with little zinc.
But painters don't like the job of mix.
ing zinc. It's a tedious job, and, both
being white, nobody knows when the
mixing is thorough. 1t gets half-mixed;
and the paint goes on, streak of lead
and a streak of zinc. That is not good
work.
The mistake made is in trying to do
by hand what is better done by machin-
cry. Hand-work can't compete with
machine-work.
Devoe lead and zinc is your paint. 1t
wears twice as long as lead and oil.
This reduces the cost of keeping a
house well painted to half.
Yours truly,
F. w. DEvoE & Co.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-08-11
BIG TIME COMING.

A grand gala day is to be held here
Thursday August IL. The attractions
are big clam bake on the island in the
forenoon, base ball game in the after
noon between the Berlins and Island
Ponds, and grand minstrel perform
ance in the evening at the opera house
by the Coaticook City Band Minstrels'
This baud of % pieces will be in attend
ance at the clam bake and the ball game
The Coaticook Observer says WASN'T
that good was the general exclamation
of the people who attended the minstre
performance given by the Coaticool
City Band"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-08-11
HORSE THIEF CAUGHT.

A few weeks since w. l.. Currier had
his horse and team stolen at Lyndonville,
the thief having been driven there under
the pretence that he would purchase the
team, his money being at Lyndonville.
While the driver was waiting for the fel-
low to get the money, the latter was off
with the team. Last week the team was
recovered, and Monday evening the thief
was captured at Newport by constable
Stiles. He gave his name as Henry
Nee, and it is said that he is wanted in
several places for the theft of bicycles
Mr.. Currier went to Newport last Tues.
Inxy
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-08-11
BASE BALL.

Our base ball team went to Groveton
to play return game with the Groveton
nine last Monday. The game was called
at the end of the 9Th inning ON account
of an unfortunate accident to A. Z.
Bishop the Island Pond catcher who had
the index finger of his right hand badly
lacerated by pitched ball so that he
will be unable to set type, "kick" a press
or play ball for some time. The game
was most interesting, keenly contested
and when called each side had 9 runs to
their credit.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-08-11
The Diet Fad.

Sensible people have learned that the
best diet is a variety of wholesome food.
If the digestive apparatus is out of order
no amount of starvation diet will
regulate it, but will tend to aggravate
rather than remedy the ailment. If you
are bilious, dyspeptic, liver torpid, bow
els constipated, yellow with iaundice, or
have sick head ache, cure yourself with
Bakers Mandrake Bitters, and then eat
reasonably of wholesome food and enjoy
1t. After you are cured an occasional
dose of Bakers Mandrake Bitters will
keep you well. Price % cents per bot
tie, also in tablets same price. All drug
gists guarantee it to cure or money back.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-08-11

We understand that the case of Hey
wood VS.. the Wild River Lumber Co. to
determine the north line of plaintiffs
lands in the town of jackson, n. H., has
been finally decided by the Supreme
Court in that State. The contention
was for large tract of land claimed by
the defendants to be part of what is
known as " Beams Grant" BY this de-
cision it is decreed to belong to the Wild
River Lumber Co.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-08-11

is certainly 70 be congratulated in hav
ing such fine library. and such an ear
nest man TO devote 20 much time 10 il
We could So too by the number 81
books loaned out each week that il Was
appreciated.
We would like to write much more OF
this charming town, Of the many de
lightful acquaintanees and associations
formed but space forbids. We spent
three days there and the time SO spent
was one continual period Of pleasure and
enjoyment, the memory of which will
long remain.
wILLoUGHBY LAKE.
Thursday we started for Willoughby
Lake, by way of West Burke, reaching
the Lake just in time for supper. Every
body knows that this is most charming
summer resort, and as its beautiful sur
roundings have so often been described
in these columns there is no need of a
repetition. They are still there and seem
ingly increase each year. The VIII
loughby Lake House, so happily presid-
ed over by Mrs. n. II. Richardson, is
filed with guests, every room at the no
tel and the cottage being occupied. Mrs.
Richardson, like her namesake at Wind
sor, knows how to manage successfully
the hotel, and looks well to the comfort
and entertainment of her guests. No
better endorsement of this fact is nee
essary beyond the statement that year
after year the same guests may be seen
spending their vacation at this place,
and each year sees an increase of guests.
She will have to build an addition soon.
We rejoice in her prosperity. Ofcourse
visit to Willoughby Lake is not COM
plete without a ride on Capt. Averill's
staunch little steamer. The captain is
as genial and popular as ever and his
boat enjoys large share of patronage.
We visited his comfortable home in
Westmore and enjoyed some choice
raspberry shrub, in the making of which
his good wife is so famous.
NEWPORT.
Friday evening found us comfortably
settled at the Memphremagog House (of
which more anon) where we remained
till Saturday noon enjoying pleasant
visits with Collector Mansur and wife,
Miss Follett, Charles Bancroft, Carl X.
Storrs, l.. B. Jones and other old Island
Pond friends. We had an opportunity
of going over the handsome new house
Mr.. Mansur is building, which when
completed will be second to none in
Newport, and in the possession of which
we congratulate him, and hope that he
and his wife may be long spared to en-
joy its comforts.
We returned home via Sherbrooke
Saturday night, having enjoyed one of
the pleasantest trips that can be had
anywhere in this country, and fully con-
WINGED that our own Vermont, her hills
and lakes, can furnish the change and
rest that nature Graves, affording unlim-
tied resources to this end; so that all,
who will, can enjoy the sublime solitude
of mountain and stream, and weave into
their lives such variety as will bring
health, happiness and comfort.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-08-11

The people residing on the road be-
yond the cemetery, leading to the head
of the pond, are decidedly opposed to
base ball playing in that vicinity on
Sunday afternoons by parties from the
village, and threaten proceedings if the
playing is continued. They seem to
be very much in earnest regarding this
matter, so it would be well for all inter-
ested to take heed.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-08-11

Geo. II. Fitzgerald will sell by public
auction on Saturday August 10, lot of
property including horses, cows, carri-
ages, sleighs, harnesses, saddles, lawn
mowers, root cutter, farmers boiler,
plants, flower pots, ETC., ETC., and also a
lot of household furniture, stoves and
many other articles too numerous to
mention here, full particulars of which
will be announced by posters.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-08-11

The twin sons of Mr.. and Mrs G. b.
Tewksbury of Westboro, Mass, who
came here two weeks ago with their
mother, were taken very ill early last
week and for several days their condi-
ton was quite serious. We are now
very glad to report a great improvement,
and the little boys well on the way to a
complete recovery. Mr.. Tewksbury ar
rived here last Monday.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-08-11
BIG TRADES.

Geo. H. Fitzgerald has sold his bank
stock, Island Pond Electric Light stock
and interest in Association Block to
Porter III. Dale, the consideration being
$4,000. In turn Mr.. fitzgerald has
purchased Mr.. Dale's interest in the
Stetson land at Norton and Averill and
the greater part of his stock in the Dali
ton Power Co., the consideration in
this transaction being $4,000. A good
deal for both parties.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-08-11

Rev. f. W. Rockwell of Medford,
Mass, occupied the pulpit at the Con-
gregational Church last Sunday. Al
though in somewhat feeble health he
gave two very earnest and thoughtful
sermons. Rev. Thos. Hall of Melbourne,
Que, will conduct the services at this
Church next Sunday. The two last Sun
days of this month it is expected that
Rev. L. M. Edmands will officiate.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-08-11

From S5 applications the school board
have selected Mr.. ]. C. Burns, of Quincy,
Mass, as principal of the high school
for the ensuing year. He comes very
highly recommended, and one thing III
his favor his picture shows him to be a
double of DIR. Howes.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-08-11
NOTICE.

The firm of PomerOy & Robinson have
this day dissolved partnership by mutual
consent All bills due said firm mnst be
paid to B. n. Robinson within thirty days.
Island Pond, VT, August 1899.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-08-11

The
Cash Grocer.
Notice to Wheelmen.

During the season of '99 we shall con-
Time to offer to riders and all other per-
sons, Henry & Johnson's Arnica and Oil
Liniment as the very best remedy for
bumps, bruises, scratches, gals, cuts,
strains, blisters, sore muscles, cramps,
sunburn, pimples, freckles, chapped
hands or face, rheumatism, neuralgia, or
any ailment requiring an external appli-
cation.
Lady riders are especially pleased with
the Arnica and Oil Liniment. it is Sc
clean and delightful to use. Sold by all
druggists at % cents per bottle, one three
times as large for 90 cents.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-08-11

The Misses Esther and Daphne Hall
entertained a large number of their
young friends last Saturday afternoon in
honor of their guest Master Leslie Junod
of Montreal. The occasion was much
enjoyed by all.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-08-11

DO not fail 20 hear Madame Maeonda
and other artists at the Groveton Musi-
cal Festival August 1917. Special train
leaves at Z O'Clock sharp. Tickets for
sale at Thurston's Drug Store.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-08-11

List of letters remaining uncalled for
at the Island Pond post office, August
A. c. Cllier, Henry Goddard, l.. J.
Sherwood.
Mention Advertised Letters.
GEo. l.. CLARK, p. NJ.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-08-11

The stated communication Of Island
Pond Lodge, F. Il A. NJ, for the current
month will be held next Monday even
ing at S o'clock. Work. All attend.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-08-11
TOWN TOPICS.

We are all glad to see that John T.
Thurston is again able to be about the
village.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-08-11

The HAtley people say: IF you miss
the performance given by the Coatieook
City Band Minstrels you viii be sorry"
Warren sheaf., 1899-02-02
Beau Nh sh rs. ! GAMBLER. s.,1,il.

= ls
When the late Earl;of F. = "a d was: a
youth, he was passionately fond Of play
and never better pleased than with
having Mr.. Nash for his antagonist.
Nash saw with concern his lordship's
foible and undertook to cure him,
though by very disagreeable remedy.
Conscious Of his own superior skill he
determined to engage him in single play
for a very considerable sum. His lord
ship, in proportion as he lost his game,
lost his temper, too, and as he ap
preached tho gulf seemed still more
eager for ruin. -:
Ee lost his estate. Some writings
were put into the winners possession
His very equipago was offered as a last
stake, and he lost that also But when
our generous gamester had found his
lordship sufficiently punished for his
temerity he returned all. only stipulat-
ing that he should be paid e5, 600
whenever he should think proper to
make the demand. However, he never
made any such demand during his lord
ships lifetime, but some time after his
decease, Mr.. Nash's affairs being in
{sic) the wane, he demanded the money
Of his lordship's heirs, who. honorably
paid it without any hesitation.-'tHis-
tory of Gambling in England" $ -
Warren sheaf., 1899-02-02
He Know Chester.


Mr.. Gladstone had q nice taste In hot
mutton pies. One of the Wesleyan jour
nails recalls converse tion which Il. W.
Perks had with Mr.. Gladstone ut pub.
lie dinner in London. when tho OK
premier asked Ell sorts of queBtions on
matters pertaining to :Methodism. A
man who happened to sit exactly op-
posite. Wishing to divert the converse.
tion into another channel. asked. ''Dt
you know Chester. Mr.. Gladstone,''
Eyes, a little" was the answer, m
ominous smile playing about the
mouth ''Do you know Chester. Mr..
-"
"Not very well" said the unwary
qucstioner.
"Well, if you go to the city of Ches.
ter you will find confectioner's shor
in such street." giving the number.
"Go into that shop. and you can buy &
hot mutton pie. deliciously hot, - and
here Mr.. Gladstone screwed up his yes,
and his face beamed with delight as he
recalled the taste and smell Of those
savory pies, land all for. threepence, y
Then, turning to Mr.. Perks. in deep
earnest tones he said. : 3''Let us resume
where we left of. .'>%
There was no further INTERRUPTION
from tho opposite side Of the table
st. James Gazette. 3,.%. ..,r*,.. :. :. . :
Warren sheaf., 1899-02-02
,.,,f tSsSS
Absolute Indifference

AOOOAuIo 1NAaAhCEG0AEs>
A'woman who has been a victim OF
indigestion and is kept to dyspeptics'
diet most of the time was recently in
vited to a: dinner. which she was anx-
iUus to attend. >-....
She went to her telephone and. trust
ing to a somewhat unreliable memory.
she asked to be connected by the ever
obliging ''central'' with telephone 1894.
When the connection had been made,
she began her plaintive query; without
any PREDATORY, is that you. doctor 2" "
II want, very much to 20 to q little
dinner tomorrow night she began
rapidly, ''and do you think it would
hurt me if I ate just q taste Of soup,
and perhaps little fish or the least
trifle Of game and y bit Of salad or ice
I really think my stomach -,
Here she was interrupted BY voice
from the other end Of the wire. f..
, MADAM. it said coldly. seat what
ever you please. This. is the Meteor
Rubber: company. ''-Youth's Compan-
ion T,,-"..= z(..z.t, t.
Warren sheaf., 1899-02-02
Buy your dress goods At Whitney's.

Buy your dress goods At Whitney's.
: ! All, kind. SSot footwear for men,
women and childrea At closing out
price. At W1itaey's, as long as they
last.
g. J. Vigen, of New Solum,
transacted business in town to-day,
and stlso remembered the SHEAR with
u pleasant call.
*. q. knutson, postmaster,
merchant:ahd farmer, of Bigwouds,
is spending few days in town for
rest and Lecreation visiting Ole:
friends. The SHEAF acknowledges !.
friendly call.
-~ A large and Interested audience
listened to she lecture last Friday
es ening by DR.. Forbes on the sub.
ject: "Mistakes Of the Devil and
Some other People. - Tho DR., dweit
principally on the mistakes of ''some
other people," He pointed out many
human follies and presented many
wholesome truths, illustrating his
remarks with an abundance of point
Ell and witty stories. Everybody
keeps awake when DR.. Forbes speaks.
The Ridpath Literary Club met
at the school house last Monday
evening and elected as officers for
the ensuing year, L. Lamberson,
president, and VIM. Angus. secretary
The study Of the races will be taken
up according to the plan go SUCCESS
fully followed; for the past two years,
commencing, next Monday evening
with the inhabitants of the Philip
pine Islands. MIR. Lamberson has
charge of the first program, and the
general public are invited Come
and learn about our new possess
SONS. Monday, 1880 sharp, at the
school house.
Warren sheaf., 1899-02-02
One of Toole's Jokes.

One Of Toole's greatest practical jokes
was as follows: He once gave supper
to so of his friends and wrote note to
each of them privately beforehand, ask
ing him whether he would be SO good
as to say grace, as no clergyman would
he present. It is said that the faces of
those so men as they rose in body
when Toole tapped on, the table as q
signal for grace was q sight which will
never be forgotten. 81 : & I ssat II. ses
Warren sheaf., 1899-02-02
Mems and boys caps fl ON loc up
at Whltney's sale.

WANTED - SEVERAL TRUSTWORTHY
W. persons in this state to manage our business
in their own and nearby counties. 1t il mainly
Office work conducted at home. Salary straight
$500 a year and expenses-definite, bonaide, no
more, no less salary. Monthly $7s. References.
Enclose self-addressed stamped envelope, Her
bert Z. Hess, Prest.. Dept. NJ, Chicago.
Warren sheaf., 1899-02-02
~ tsred At tho fost o Onfesat Ws-rs. - ssesat
HiassMatiAatter.; 4
Gleaningssatssss."''n Home Field
WHEAT QUOTATIONS..

- - :"
" !: e
- We are having quito cold wealth
u this week. ~. !.
- The county fathers held a. ses-
sion at the court house this week .
Foster, DENTIST, coming Mon
day, Feb. 18th, to remain one week.
Chiidrsn's wiuter underwear from
t5c up at Whitney's closing out sale.
49, a. B. lsaacson visited the old
home in town of Augsburg over Sun
day.
- Bonn: To Mr.. and Mrs. Cot
fried Erickson, on Saturday last, fine
girl.
49, Miss Lena TarAIseth went t.
Stephen yesterday morning to maxi
u visit with frieuds.
The pu pills Of the Warren schou'
are taking the state high school tx
aminntiOns this week. =
Regular meeting of r. N. A ;
Wednesday evening, Feb. s. A full
attendance is desired.
- Services will be held in the
Swedish Lutheran church next. Sun
day forenoon by Rev. A. Mattson.
County Attorney Stanton, of
Argyle, was present at the meeting of
the county board yesterday morning.
49, County Supt. Bennett was in
town yesterday. tie rays he is
busying himself these days with Wis.,
iting schools.
w. N. Conover, father of Mrs.
C. A. Tullar, returned to Warren
last Saturday, after an extended visit
in the east.
Ntls Messelt came up from Polk
county on Monday to care for Ole
Nesselt, who is sick with pleurisy at
the Scandia hotel.
DIR. FOSTER, dentist, will be at
DR.. Wattam's Office, Monday, Feb.
18th, to remain one week. Strictly
np-to-date dental work. Fees rea-
sonable.
"A Valentine social will be given
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. W. N.
Powell, on Monday evening, Feb.
IS, by the Ladies' Aid Society OF the
Presbyterian church.
~ Mr.. and Mrs. P. B. Malb+rg re-
joice over the birth of a fine son this
morning, and Mr.. Malberg feels hap
pier now than il he had been re-elect
ed clerk of court asst fall
Cloals, jackets and suits at one
half price at Whitney's. Sale begins
Saturday, Jan. zIst.
- Dr.. 6. S. Wattam intends to
leave tomorrow on :. trip cOmbin
ing recreation and study During
his absence, which will b. bout two
months, his practice will be attend
ed to by DR.. A. q. Loe. of Crookston
-- We have received an invitation
to attend the second annual Lincoln
banquet of the Mckinley club at
Crookston on Monday evening, Feb.
18th. j. Adam Bede and Senators
Young and Ryder will be the princi-
pal speakers.
- DR.. Robert Forbes will be at
Warren March 10th to deliver his
famous lecture on abraham Lin
coin, Americas Most 1llustrious
Son." Those who heard Dr. Forbes
recent lecture here will doubtless be
pleased to hear him again.
~ Mrs. Ingebret Swanson, of Vik-
ing, was brought into town on
Thursday last week in 4 very dan
gerous condition, the nature OF her
illness being such that g. delicate
operation was necessary, and this
! was successfully performed by DR..
Wattam, assisted by DR.. J. u. Tay-
lor, Of Stephen. -y
- When in St. Paul this week we
called on Gov. Lind, and it was not
1,ur fault that he missed a pleasant
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-09-22
KRUGER WON'T YIELD
Refuses to Give Up Independe ,ce to Great
Britain.
REGRETS WITHDRAWAL OLD TERMS
In Firm but Diplomatic Terms lie shows
Farce Now Being Played by John
BuIi-GisdIy Accepts Arbitration rs n
Means Of solving the Problems Con-
fronting Both Nations.

LONDON, Sept. 1S.-All the dis
patches from South Africa this morn
ing talk of the imminence of hostilities
and the preparations for them. In Jo-
%hannesburg II seems to be taken for
granted that the Orange Free State
has approved President Kruger's note
and promised active assistance In the
event Of war.
An oficial telegram posted at Volks-
rust says that the T%ransvaal. with the
assent OF the Orange Free State, repu-
dates British suzerainty and adheres
to the seven years franchise.
AT Capetown II Is reported that Mr..
HofYmeyer, the Afrikander leader. sent
a communication to President Stein
of the Orange Free State, entreating
him to do his utmost to preserve peace,
but that he received In answer the
words, TOO late"
All military men agree that II Is
out Of the question to begin hostile
operations before the middle Of next
month. no rain having fallen and the
vsldt being still bare.
1t is supposed that the next move
contemplated by the Transvaal is an
appeal to the powers. begging them
TO recommend arbitration on the lines
OF the conference at The Hague.
A dispatch from Charlestown says
the widest rumors are current there
and that great alarm Is felt, owing
to the unprotected state Of the town,
especially as Boer signaling is plainly
visible on the adjacent mountains.
There was a serious disturbance In
the Market Square, Of Johannesburg
on Saturday afternoon. A meeting
called by a labor agitator named Balm,
to condemn British policy and to en-
roll volunteers to fight for the Beers,
led to serious fights with the police,
lasting a couple OF hours. Many per-
sons were injured, among them the
recently notorious DR.. Matthews. who
laid a charge against a mounted police
man. An immense crowd, singing
Rule Britannia" accompanied him to
the police office.
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-09-22
MILLER PlllSBUaY IS DEAD.
Overwork and insufficient Exercise Pro-
ducs Heart Failure.

ducs Heart Failure.
MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 18.-Charles
A. Pillsbury, the well known miller,
died in this city yesterday afternoon
at 8 o'clock. On account of poor health
Mr.. PillBbury went to Europe Deem
Der l, 1898, and returned the middle Of
June. While abroad he consulted with
eminent physicians In London, Paris,
Vienna and Berlin. When he landed
III View ys-I no was ~.i-inn
that his health was much improved,
but before leaving the metropolis he
consulted other doctors and since re-
turning he has been a patient Of DR..
Jones of this city. The physicians
agreed he was suffering from heart
trouble, caused by an enlargement of
the stomach and insufficient physical
exercise.
After reaching home he gradually
improved and seemed to be in a fair
way to totally his health. A
week ago he took a trip to southern
Minnesota, but on his return he suf-
fered from nausea. Since his return
from his European trip he has been
devoting but about two hours a day
to business. He remained at home
nearly all day Saturday. During Sat-
urday night he complained of great
pain and physicians were summoned.
They remained with him through the
night and today until a short time
before Mr.. Pillsbury died. He was
conscious to the end and talked to his
wife and friends who were in the room.