Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-12-14
TOWN TOPICS.

We are sorry To report that Mrs.
VIM. Currier is again quite seriously
i'll. We hope for better news soon.
T.. +. llobson, l.. b. Jones and John
WillOughby Went to Barton last Tuesday
to take the several degrees in Chapter
masonry.
Did YOU ever notice how exactly
inan will draw the line between his side
walk and that of his neighbor when he
is shoveling snow
Help to make happier Christmas
for some homeless child in Galveston by
patronizing the Rummage Sale.
Ask to see our ten cent counter. The
Bosworth Store Co.
To the iaundiced eye all things are
yellow. Some people can even see con-
temptible partisan politics in the local
mention or non-mention of men and
things.
The handsome new house that Eugene
Davis is building near the foot of Cross
street is rapidly nearing completion.
The building is very desirable addi-
ton to that locality.
Sheriff Cobleigh of West Concord was
in town last week and showed his usual
good Judgment in re-appointing NJ. c.
Davis deputy sheriff, position the lat
ter has so efficiently filled for several
years past.
l.. w. Stevens & Son Fred of East
Charleston have purchased the harness
business and shop ON Derby street, and
have taken possession. We are glad to
have this family take up their residence
at Island Pond.
Geo. A, Haynes, and bride returned
from New York last Saturday. In the
evening "A reception was rendered them
at the vestry of the NJ. +. Church which
was "A very pleasant affair. The best
wishes of large circle of friends at
tend the newly married couple in their
marital relations.
Another first-class hot supper tonight
in the banquet hall, for only % cents
The ID cent counter too.
Notice is given elsewhere of the
annual meeting of the stock holders of
the Island Pond National Bank for the
election of Directors, and to change if
deemed best one of the articles of associ-
alton with reference to the Board of Di-
rectors, will be held at the banking
rooms Tuesday, January s, 1901, at 2
p. NJ.
Gov. Stickney has reappointed Judge
Lucas commissioner for the unorganized
towns and cores in Essex County, and
has also appointed him collector of taxes
for the same. His territory includes
the townships of Averill, Lewis and
Ferdinand, and Warren, Warmers and
Avery's cores, and he will find consid-
cradle business in attending to his Off
cial duties in these places. His thorough
knowledge of the forest in this county
and elsewhere would seem to make him
the right man in the right place.
Many in Galveston during the past
three months have gone supperless to
bed--if they had bed to go to.
The 10 cent counter too.
The severe cold snap that set in Sun
day found good many unprepared, and
as consequence water pipes burst,
plants were frozen and more or less dis
comfort caused. The thermometer
marked 20 below zero Tuesday morning.
1t was the first cold snap of the season,
and it has been so far this week about
as unpleasant one as could be expert
enced. This on account of the sharp
keen wind which has prevailed, search
ing out every exposed place. Last year
at this time we mentioned farmers plow-
ing, Volney Smith blowing Dec. il.
The entertainment given by the La
dies of the G. A. R. last Thursday even
ing attract d large number, and all
enjoyed the occasion. The voting con-
test, the prize handsome silver water
pitcher, for which Misses Lettie Le-
febvre and Myrtle Thompson We're the
contestants, was spirited and close and
terminated in favor of the former, and
she is heartily congratulated at the re-
suit. Although but one could win yet
both young ladies may well be proud in
being surrounded by so many friends so
DESTROYS to assist them in securing the
coveted trophy. The proceeds amounted
to about $S5.
The Red Cross Nurse at the Rum
mage Sale hopes to score tidy sum OF
money for her work in Galveston.
The 25 cent counter too.
There is ali enormous freight traffic
passing through Island Pond these days.
1t wonld seem that never before was
there such volume of business transac-
ted. The yard from one end to the