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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-11-23
PRESERVE THIS

Code of Fire Alarm signals Established.
The selectmen promptly responding
to petition presented have established
a code of fire signals, that in case Of fire
its whereabouts may he readily located,
The alarm will be given first from the
steam mill, repeatedly the shirt factory
The code is as follows:
The mill or mill yard, prolonged
whistle.
The Flat, covering all that territory
from the railroad tracks south to the
Essex House east to Adam Dauforth's
residence; west to first crossing west of
shirt factory, long and short whistle.
Derby and Pleasant streets, long and
, short whistles.
Mountain street, and to include every
street north of the railroad yard long
and 3 short whistles.
Railroad street, long and / short
whistles.
Brown Basin and vicinity, long and
} short whistles.
Outside the above named limits.
long and number OF short Whistles.
Each alarm will he thrice repeated
except that for the mill. When alarm
is given the person arriving first at the
fire engine house should break the pad
lock to gain admission.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-11-23
Annual Missionary Meeting.

The annual missionary meeting in
Christ Church Tuesday evening was
quite we'll attended notwithstanding the
inclement weather, but those attending
We're we'll repaid. Some of the clergy
who We're expected did not come. proba-
bly, on account of the bad travelling.
Rev. Canon Foster and Rev. Albert
Stevens were present and added another
item to the long list of favors which they
have bestowed upon this parish in past
years. After Eyensong, the Rector
spoke briefly as to the objects and pur-
poses of such gatherings, and referred to
the action taken at the diocesan conven-
ton requiring at least one missionary
meeting to be held in every church in
the diocese during the year. He was
followed 10y the Rev, Albert Stevens who
gave very interesting address on the
missionary work Of the Church of Eng
land III Canada, going back To- the time
OF the taking of Quebec That portion
of his address which related to the work
of Bishop Bompas on the Mackenzie
River, within the Arctic Circle. among
the natives was particularly interesting.
1t was surprising to Learn how great and
good a work is being done there, bat 50
quietly that it is little known, the en-
tire population being practically con-
verified to Christianity. Rev. Canon Eos
ter spoke on our duty in regard to for
eign missions, and next gave some very
interesting "reminiscences of his work in
the Diocese of Quebec, which the con-
gregation thoroughly appreciated and
enjoyed. 1t was good to listen to these
two old friends of the parish.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-11-23
The Rummage sale.

A meeting of the chairmen of the
committees appointed by the pastors
and organizations of the several
churches. met at Christ Church Rectory
Monday afternoon to make arrange
ments for a rummaye sale, to be held for
the benefit of the Texas sufferers The
following names constitute the several
committees:
5. JAMES CATHOLIC Church, Mrs.
II. f. Randall, Mrs. Charles Vallee, Mrs.
l.. }. Payeur.
CONGREGATIONAL CuURCH, Mrs. f..
J. Parsons, Mrs. Elijah Davis, Mrs A.
w. Bosworth, Jr.
METHODIST CHURCH, Mrs. f. +. Hob
son, Mrs. G. Z. Clarke, Miss Maude
Cabana.
CHRIST CHURcH, Mrs. A. c. Need
ham, Mrs, John W. Thurston, Mrs, 4.
?, Lee,
An organization was perfected by the
election OF the following officers: presi-
dent, Mrs. f, p. Lee; Secretary, Mrs, f.
F. Hobson; Treasurer, Mrs, II. +, Ran
dali.
The following members were appointed
chairmen of various committees with
power to convene such other members OF
their committee as they deem expedient
Entertainment, Mrs. Chas. Nallee; Sup
per. Mrs. A. G. Needham.; Collector OF
articles to be sold Mrs. II. Z. Randall
Asserting and pricing articles, Mrs. G
+, Clarke Sales, Mrs. +, j. Parsons
Hall and storage, Mrs. Elijah Davis
Reception, Miss Maude Cabana; Press
and advertising, Mrs, +. P. Lee.
The Revs. Thos. Hall and Il. p, Let
were also present and the enterprise ha
the candid support Of the pastors OF al
the churches Date of sale, etc, will bt
announced later.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-11-23

NJ. II. Davis has constructed a large
room Tor storing grain by boarding in
the piazza the entire length Of his store
building.
The regular meeting of Ross In
campmeIii No. 1. |. q. o. f., for the
current month occurs next Tuesday
evening. \ full attendance desired.
Note the great offer made by Lougee
Bros. Il Smythe of St. Johnsbury in their
new advertisement this week. 1t is a
reliable and up-to-date firm to deal with.
There will be dance in the Island
Pond Hall on Thanksgiving night. Good
music will be in attendance. Everybody
attend aud have good time. Admis-
sion 80 cents per couple.
Comfortable horse sheds have been
erected behind the Congregational
Church for the accommodation of those
who may drive to the services. The
sheds have a plank floor and all are
completely inclosed.
The Island Pond Mutual Improve
ment Association had profitable SEES
sion last week Wednesday evening. The
time was occupied with readings and
Rotations and various criticisms of the
same. The attendance was large.
We were visited Wednesday by very
severe wind storm, the like of which has
not been experienced here for many long
years. Some 20 chimneys were blown
over, trees uprooted, buildings blown
down, porches torn from houses all over
the village, and washings out on lines
were torn to shreds.
Last Sunday afternoon Val FitZpat-
rcl, of Cleveland, o., third Nice-Grand |
Master of the b. of X. T., of the United
States. organized local order of the
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen.
The new order starts with ID members
and the following officers;
\. H. Mclean. Past Master.
W. II. Scothorn. Master.
+. l.. Blake, Vice Master.
ID. Scholes, Financier.
\. +, Wentworth, Secretary.
The name is Grand Trunk Lodge, and
the meetings are to be held the LIST and
Sd Sundays of each month. The object
OF the order is to promote the interests
of the tranmen.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-11-23
COlebrOOk, n. n.

The mother of Mrs. j. 4. Hammond
who has been blind for many years. had
paralytic shock last week.
Mrs. Henry Eastman is more comfor-
table at this writing.
Mrs. Adela Osgood has hoarder. a
Mr.. Moves.
Mrs. Ida Phillips took trip to Port
land last week.
f. \. Travers has established a feed
and general grocery store in Enrol. Mrs.
French will stand behind the counter
while he does the toting.
Last Sunday the choir of the NJ. F..
Church were called to Enrol to oficiate
at the funeral of a child. In their alb
Sence Miss Susie Rowan gave great
pleasure to the congregation 10y her fine
rendering of the hymns, Mrs. Charles
Aldrich was the organist.
Mrs. klamen, whose little daughter
has been at the Maine Eye and Ear In
Urinary for number of weeks. went at
ter her last week hut has not yet re-
turned.
Mr.. White has sold his interest in the
Union Tea business to Mr.. Hall on
Main street.
Mrs. c. c. Hicks has returned from
Concord feeling very comfortable.
The chicken pie supper at the NJ. Z.
Church vestry Wednesday evening Of
last week was quite success. Thirty
dollars was the net proceeds.
\. +. Frizzell has been under the care
of DIR. Jones the past few weeks. but
was able to be ont last Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles French have left
town and their home will be in Sawyer
vile, Que, for the present.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. W. Danforth are in
Washington, ID. c., for couple of
weeks.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-11-23
WILLIAM Il. CAUSEBROOK.

William b. Causebrook, whose serions
illness has been mentioned in these
columns, died at Brattleboro Friday
night, Nov. l6, aged AS years. He had
been at Brattleboro for medical treat
ment for several months past, and the
news of his demise, while not entirely
unexpected, occasioned deep regret to
large circle of acquaintance. Previous
to his illness he had been for many
wears chief clerk at the railroad station,
also express agent, and in these dapaci-
ties he earned the good will Of the en-
tire community. lie was a man OF
generous impulses, kind hearted and
true, with deep convictions which he
steadfastly maintained, and his integ-
rity was always to be relied upon. He
was devoted to his family and his
friends, and his death marks the UNI
timely end of what promised to be a
bright and promising career He leaves
widow and one 1son. The body was
brought to Island Pond Saturday night
and the funeral services were held Mon
day morning, conducted by Rev. y, J,
Lee, at Christ Church, of which deceased
was member, and contributed freely
of his means in its support. The beau
tiful and impressive burial service OF
the Church, which included a celebra-
ton of the Holy Communion, will not
soon be forgotten by those present The
floral tributes were very NICE, We ten'
der our respectful sympathy to the
widow and son in their bereavement
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-11-23

Ii has b-en the custom Of the HERALD
the past twenty wears or more To- omit
publication Thanksgiving week. Con-
Timing ia iLe custom the paper will not
he Issued next week. \ w-rk's yaca-
tion at least once a year Is gooI for
everybody. aud the editor will sJ..i,d his
week on m visiting among our patrons
IN as many towns Of the county as he
can. Have your pocket book ready when
he calls; he loves a prompt and cheerful
payer.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-11-23
Personal and Otherwise.

Mrs. r. II. Cooley of Coaticook, Que
was the guest over Sunday OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. +. Adams at the Stewart
House.
| am now ready for Christmas work.
Last Christmas some DESTROYS of send.
ing portraits to absent friends We're
disappointed through delaying the sit
ting, therefore give this notice in sea
son that none may he disappointed this
year. Come early.
o. +. DAVIS, Photographer.
DR.. Trenholme spent Sunday at
Coaticook, 7. q.
House for rent or for sale. Apply to
II. l.. Davis Pleasant street.
g. Henry Hall, who came here re-
Gently from Ardendale, Ont, has been
engaged as salesman 10y the Bosworth
Store Co.
Insist on having Young's HUB Lamp
Chimney. None better. Made in all sizes,
The Misses Alice and Olive Strathern
closed very successful terms of school
last week. the former at Waterford and
the latter at East Burke. After two
weeks vacation they go to East Burke,
having been engaged there for the win
ter term.
A $50 Stearns special wheel for sale.
It has not been ridden enough to wear
the newpess off the tires. Call at HER
AID Office and see it, Win be sold at a
bargain.
The Misses Foley of Portland visited
relatives and friends in town Sunday.
Mrs. John Eglinton has moved into
her new house and can furnish accommo-
dations for few male boarders, and is
also DESTROYS of taking in washing.
Miss Kate O'Dowd of Coos, n. H.,
spent Sunday with friends here.
DR.. Sutton, Surgeon Dentist, will be
in town from the 10th to the Goth Of
each month. Office at the Essex House.
A. NJ. Stevens has just received car
load of extra fine New York sleighs
which he offers for sale at very low
rate. Call and see them at the Essex
House.
VIII Finnegan of Lancaster, n. II.
spent Sunday in town.
For SALE. One air tight Wonder
wood stove; l good coal stove; l
one-horse travers sled. O. l.. MANsUR.
Miss Mae Cabana returned to her
school at Carroll, N. H., last Monday
after spending very pleasant weeks va
cation at home.
Horse for sale. Young and o. Il,
BOSWOrth Store 20.
Frank Paquette ST., and DR., and Thos.
Paquette were in Berlin Monday to at
tend the funeral of the formers sister,
Mrs, John Spencer of Colebroe& came
here last week to see her husband, who
has been on the sick list few days, 60
ing back Friday, accompanied by MIR.
Spencer. The latter will remain in
Colebrook for a few days rest, hopeful of
I returning to Island Pond Monday to re-
sumo his work,
John p, Brown and his hrother-in-law
f. W. Fiske of Lancaster, N, H., passed
through here Tuesday bound for Mime
apois, the former intending to remain
about u month,
Ed, Dickson has opened a restaurant
in the basement of the Bartlett Co. S
building and is ready to dispense choice
viands to the hungry wayfarer
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-11-23
East Charleston.

Mine host Copp Of the Union House
has issued invitations for the annual
Thanksgiving ball at this famous hos
telry, Thursday Nov, 30. 1t will GER
tainly prove pleasant occasion to all
who may attend, as Mr.. Copp exerts to
please his patrons.
A. Nj. Stevens, proprietor of the Essex
House, Island Pond, has just received a
carload of extra fine New York sleighs
which he offers for sale at a very low
price. Call and see them when YOU
visit that enterprising burg.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-11-23
Canaan.

4. w. Johnson has hired out to go
into the woods to work for the {. X. V.
l.. Co.
John Paul has moved on to the Orrin
billiard farm So called.
Geo. Butterfeld took trip to second
Connecticut lake last week and brought
back two fine buck deer.
The Beecher Falls Co. are talking of
building large bobhin mill at Beecher
Falls.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-11-23

You can't afford to risk your life by
allowing a cough or a cold to develop
into pneumonia or consumption. One
Minnie Cough Cure will cure throat aud
lung troubles quicker than any other
preparation known. MANY doctors Use it
as specific for grippe. 1t is an infalli-
bile remedy for Group. Children like it
and mothers endorse it. Z. j. Flaherty,
Drug Store. Island Pond. Vt.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-11-23
West Concord.

The granite sheds are now nearly en-
closed and are about 80 feet in length.
Several families have recently moved
into the village.
Walter Douglass has purchased the
residence of j. w. Thomas in the vii
lage having sold his farm to Geo, Lavi-
ture. Mr.. Thomas has moved to North
Concord.
1t is expected that Rev. DR.. Perrin of
Boston will occupy the pulpit of the
Universalist Church on Sunday after
noon November % at o'clock.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-11-23
Great Luck of an Editor.

"For two years all efforts to cure &C.
zema in the palms of my hands failed"
writes Editor II. n. Lester, of Syracuse,
Kan, "then | was wholly cured by
Bucklen's Arnica Salve." It's the worlds
best for eruptions, sores and all skin
diseases, Only % cents at Thurston's
drug store.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-11-23

IT you have ever seen a child in the
agony of Group you can realize how
grateful mothers are for One Minute
Cough Cure which gives relief as soon
as it is administered. 1t quickly cures
coughs, colds and all throat and lung
troubles. p. j. Flaherty, Drug Store
Island Pond. Vt,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-11-23
AMONG OUR NEIGnBORS.
Bloomfield.

Miss Mary Wesley is teaching school
"a Maidstone this winter.
Several went from here Ia Lancaster
last week to take part in the GOV. Jor-
dan celebration.
Miss Margaret Basse Of Statford Hol-
low is going to spend the winter in
Wenlock with her sister Mrs. l.. Titus.
Mrs. Emeline Spencer. Mrs. Lue
Stevens and two sons went to Bath. y.
II. this week to visit Fred SCOTS family.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-11-23

Both makers and circulators of counter
feits commit fraud. Honest men will
not deceive you into buying worthless
counterfeits of DeWitt's Witch Haze!
Salve. The original is infallihle for
curing piles, sores, eczema and all skin
diseases, P.J, Flaherty, Island rond,Vt
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-11-23

There is very little change to report
this week. David \. Haynes increases
his lead. being almost mp to the two
thousand mark. and subscriber in
Lexington sends four votes for Mrs.
Morrill,. Only two more issues in which
the standing of the contestants will be
announced. Here is the situation this
week:
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-11-23

The Castle of the Carpathans. by Jules
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A Great Lady, by Ruth Reid. The history
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Connecticut western news., 1900-02-08
EST CuRNW ALL.

The social events of the season iu our vicinity reached their zeoith op Fridly evening last when ffty-6ve of the young people from this village, Lime Rock aud surrounding hills gathered at he home of Mir George Wickg wire to celebrate the 22nd birthday of Harry Wickwire The writer has never had he pleasure of being present at hop where there vas more sociability, frieudliness and good will than at the one to which reference is made. Dnr- ing the entire evening there was not a single disturbing element of any kind to mar the enjoyment of the most sem sitive person present. This fact refutes the assertion of certain persons of this community that our social sffairs of this nature are deteriorating and becoming 'low." It shows how little knowledge they have of our young people. These statements have been made from time to time and they reflect seri usly upon the character of not only our young people but upon the community Had the persons been present they would aavs seen the fallscy of the theory which they advocate and instead of try ing to reduce the social system of our village ID IuFltaulChl DaSlS. tucN would become honest advocates of these gatherings as source If enjoyment and and pleasure for our young people. A number of young people also gathered at NIT John Woods on Friday evening ind passed an enjoyable evening pull ug candy aGd dancing
 William D. Bosler was in Norfolk on Fri lay last ou legal business
 Mrs l.. J Nickerson has returned from a visit to her aunt Mrs J. New | !. Canaan
 Prayer meetings are being held in the school honse in the Dean district on every Friday evening for short time
 A number of the teachers from our ,i,inity attended the meeting in Ca- uaan on Friday last.
 A party of young people gathered at Charles R. Smiths ou Wednesday evening last and gave Miss Ruth Week hsppy surprise. Dancing followed and the young people passed very en- | ,yahle time.
 Mrs Arthur O. Gregory ard daugh'er Lila are visiting at Robert N. Coch rsne's.
 A large number of our readers are familiar with the fact that tho Rev Charles Sheldon. author of "In His Steps" is to assume control of "The Topeka Capital" for six days from March 18th to March 18th inclusive His purpose is to print only such news as in his opinion Christ would regard suitable for publication. William D Bosler has made arrangements whereby anyone desiring can receive the "Shel- don edition" during the time which Sheldon assumes control and have same mailed direct to them for twenty i've cents Orders sent to him will receive prompt attention.
Connecticut western news., 1900-02-08
HAST CANAAN.

Mrs J. H. Lansing is visiting her mother at Salt Point.
 Aid Society this week at Mrs H. Ut terwlck's.
 Miss Nina Owens gave a whist party to twelve of her young lady friends last Saturday afternoon. Miss Rosa John Owens over Sunday.
 Mrs H. G. Smith of Winsted visited at Mrs Briggs' on Tuesday.
 Mr Chjlson and family move this week to Woodbury where they have work. Frank Horton moves into the house vacated by them.
 c. H. Johnson is spending a few days in Hartford.
 Mir Sage had quite scare last Mon- day morning. On going into the cellar of his new house he discovered several barrels of lime on fire. Help was quickly called and in short time 1t was put out.
 E. s. Roberts, W. A. Garfield and Geo Greene were in Hartford Tuesday to hear the Hop. W. J. Bryan.
 Will Baldwin is working for E. D. Holt at the Eldridge farm.
 A woodchopper's cabin on the Wads- worth place, several miles north of here, was consumed by fire last Thursday night. Two choppers, Hiram and Edward Surdam, barely escaped.
 Sabin Ives is improving under the treatment of Dr Owens and is now able to sit up at certain hours of the day.
 Moses B. Mead has been five weeks al Pittsfield. Mass. under the treatment and kind care of a skillful operator and writes that be Is now on the way to i'm provement and trusts soon to be up and around.