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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-01-26

Tie --Ir.t.- tH#s q H-H...-.r -r parT
f. lie uaLta-i4rIr 30 Ia----. ear
second Irut,ua--. 81. - Fa, III 2
temperate nan. Before Tie t.--t4si-
u.,I- s,-.n be sought frr H.rla-r .u a
sru-s-e faced bottle aH4 when lie
dTUu l.-t Go quarters BE- ra> lu A.>
Cab.u ia lrluayu Sheep. fI.m wb.rh
L. could u1' be-. awakened ~ Na>
m.l~llul au uf l.> qua. rsr~. ! Lad 10
light Ll, suns. In 10" evening. vi IA
ly gaW. Goo himself De, WAS puI under
arrest. alI we ull>a.u-rHu >.rrulaira
whether o.. WauiI Dee ,l.f COZ uUus at
the yaula.m. Either w.E.I lave been
turIllu. episode. hut { am uHt SURE
that his fate was not even more tragic,
A. soon a. tire .uy.uF Was dropped
iu tue Golden Horn. ut >7amluul. the
captain ordered. Man u.- >'7-nnl sIs.
W. all Wondered Then Av said. Tell
Mir. :. ! wan, him"
Poor :. cau.r Up az Once greatly Is
tuII>h,d al TIE summons.
THE SECOND gig j. manned MIR. ;.
said the skipper strgu!y aud turned
away.
:. took tire hint stepped az once into
tile boat aud was landed al the nearest
shore. From that day uo soul ever
heard what became Of him. Whether
lie committed suicide. whether he got
other employment mot difficult mat
ter in those busy tines. whether. un
f,.f, .tuprl,.r name he. won for lim<gl
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-01-26
WIDTH OF GRAVEL ROADS.
\ Ronduuy Too Wide l. "a source .:
Expense.

n constructing gravel road the
roadbrI should first he brought to the
proper grade Ordinarily an yNcaya-
rfon is then made 10 the depth Of eight
or ten inches. VARYING in width w.tn
the requirements Of trahic. For Il
farm or farming community the width
need not he greater than 1U or T. feet
\ roadway which is too wide Is not
only useless. but the extra width is Il
positive damage. ANY width beyond
that needed for the traffic is not only
,t-.,..t., ,,,..,,.,,- ....,,.,,.,,.,th.,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-01-26

The proposition to pay road taxes in
cash met with little favor in the begin
ming. Farmers We're unwilling. as
might reasonably be expected. to pay
work. But sentiment is now largely
the other way among intelligent farm
prs, since experience has shown that
more can be accomplished with 81 Of
tax paid in cash than 81 or even 50 of
lax worked ont on the highway. Where
the system has been fairly tried farm
ers have found it by no means the bur
den expected, since they may still he
hired by the road officers to run the
machinery used.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-01-26

The ncTt moment the farmer slipped and
tCtt dozen the side Of the htl.
down. And you'd better stay up here
and.not try to get back to Trecoed for
a day or two"
Snow coming" cried Mason in sur
prise. Il shouldn't have thought it by
the look of the sky
Coch Tai remained stolid.
Miss Tregaron told me to come and
tell you So" said he with a gathering
frOwu.
And without another word he turn
ed and began to pillow his way back to
Monachlog through the snow.
"What would you have thought"
asked Mason, turning to the young
man beside him. That there was
more snow coming down or mott"
Young Thomas, without looking at
his questioner, stared at the retreating
figure Of COch Tai.
IF I'd been advised to stay, sir, by
yon," and lie nodded in the direction
of the redheaded peasant, I'D stay"
But Mason was obstinate. He was
weary OF the mysteries and dangers.
So he shook his head In answer to
the lads warning remark.
u must 60" said he. IT'S early.
have the day before me, The snow has
melted u good deal ! can reach Ire.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-01-26

ance. that she had turned him out into
the dangers of night upon the noun.
tains without a word OF Kindness er OF
farewell
But even this action on her part fail
ed to convince him that She was a hard
as her words. AZ he made his way
with difficulty down the hillside in the
darkness lie decided that he would fol.
low the advice she had given him at
the beginning Of their conversation
and find the other farmhouse of which
she had spoken.
If he could get shelter for the night
he would start on his way back to Ire
coed early Oh the following morning.
He turned to the left, therefore
when he reached the bottom of the Hill
and saw light on the high ground
above him Oh the left.
After a long and toilsome struggle. in
the course OF which he was plunged
knee deep into drifts at every other
step he got TO the foot OF the NIL, and
from this spot found the ascent easy
enough, as a path down the slope had
| been cut by the Inhabitants Of the
| farmhouse.
He knocked and little active WON.
an. with sharp black eyes, opened it
and looked at him in surprise.
Can you give me shelter for the
nightW asked Mason, conscious OF
difficulties in his story. Il lost my way
on the first day of the snow and have
been staying at Monachlog farm even
since. Starting tonight on my way back
to Trecoed. have lost my way again
and 50 have no choice but to beg Il
lodging for the night"
Before he had finished his speech the
good woman had opened the door wide
to him and WAS nodding Il cheerful as
sent
Dear, dear cried she in the sharI
Welsh accent with which he was now
growing SO familiar. Its bad bust
ness to lose ones way among the hill
at this time Of year, And yuu may be
thankful sir, as you ever found you
way to a shelter alive at all, And to b,
sure you're welcome to such poor far,
as we've got and to such bed as W,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-01-26
CHATTER NNIIL


The oppression ~ tie silruor aui ~
the gathering darkness was awfu. AMI
Reginald Mas>un felt that he wanted
tu cry aloud. 10. do anything tU break
the mournrul sp-ll Of dead. Solemn
stiffness which hung over mountains
aud valley alike.
he knew lat II was useless ta 20
back 10 the farmhouse !.um the d"",
~ which h- had just heru ELECTED 50
uurrremoniuu>ly. And. h"uuriug AMI
trusting Gwyu Tregaruu a. be- did. hr
could not Lur feel that uhi~ action On
her part. strange though 10 was. had
been calculated. that she felt 10 iu Ice
the best course To pursue L. insure hls
safety.
un the other hand. il was true that
her attitude. when hc refused tu prom.
l>r not 10 Investigate further into hi.
brothers fate. had been one Of den
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-01-26
INDEX OF PROGRESS.
GOOD ROADS ARE SIGNS OF AZ INTEL
uGENT PEOPLE
Livery ThoughtfuI Guinea shouid
Put HIs shoulder 10 the wheel q"
Help the cause OF Highway Better
,u-ut-Py TAKE. Ia Cash.

Helm the Cause OF Highway hrtAef-
m-nt-P.s TaNe. la Cash.
T. q. Harper Of burlington, president
~ f,, Iowa ,iuud Roads and Improve
m,rt association. recently sent out CIR
ruIar letters To- the vice president, 81
tlr various districts. making suE-e>-
lions ry-ardu. tie lines upon which
local organization should he effected
and ra officers aud members 10 The
county Institutes throughout the state.
giving au outline Of the scope ui TIE
work undertaken In these letters
President Harper says:
"Bur association feels this 10 bee
movement entitled tu the friendly sup
mort aud assistance Of every taxpayer
IN the state. be- bee a farmer merchant
or CONNECTED with amy other honest
calling. Good roads must Ice tire r"iu-
mon desire of every thouEhiiul citizen
An Improved road i symbol Of prog
rt.>S Good roads are indexes 81 good
men. good women. good homes. good
farms and good communities. We Ia
tend In the end 10 reduce the road tax.
When permanent roads are once ">lah-
lfsLrd. the road tax viii not Ice 80 great
This movement is intended to put
stop 90 the building Of patched up. ten
purary roads and To iuauguraie the
construction Of permanent roads Find
ont the amount of road tax Your cuuA
ty annually pays and you will %" sur
pri>,.d that So large al amount oi m"u-
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-01-26

Emerson" said Mrs. Beaconstrtet
chow did you COMFORT yourself in the
thoroughfare this morning with your
new neghbors"
81 fear, ma mere" replied Emerson,
"that our actions were scarcely such as
would much intensity our intellects.
You see, he knows nothing Of Auguste
COmte, his parents have forbidden him
Voltaire, he dislikes Mr.. Shakespeare,
and his familiarity with chemistry and
astronomy is superficial to weary
ing degree. SO we made mud pies. -
Boston Courier.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-01-26

Slaughter
Everybody Is.oksd Interested.
-aui . hol.- they Ir-sI-d you well
sir Up Ih-rrs- ssit Thomas 10 al in-
qG!rluE tone
4 bsi uuIhlLs ,a complain 81, . an
swer,i NIs>nu. ~Hui why do YOU
ask Thought yvu lad all a great
name f"r husP- filI. 40 here among
tile hills"
Well sir. bHI We have. But. you
know. >ir. dlu-gyul iulGs has different
ways"
lie means. sir. broke In his more
ialkarivr AMI less cautious wife. that
the Tr-garuuS are not like other folks;
l.astway> they haven't been since Mrs.
Tresaron died five years back aud
more. And niy good man Thought you'd
maybe noticed IL Yourself, sir
And how du you account for thatT'
asked Mason.
We'll. sir. David Tregarun was al.
way> an odd >urI ~ man. but his
wife was a c"od one aud helped things
along And since she went he's took
ne In loose sort 81 a way. - we've
wondered time aud again how they "
managed Ia get along ~ all. You want
10 put Your best fU,t foremost To
Scrapr living up here. you know, sir.
and we've often Wondered how they
make shift Ia get butter Tor their
bread. letting things ~ As TregarOn
does"
ITS his man Mrrrick that they call
20 pieces altogether" said Thomas
He's capable sort. he Is. AMI Le
wouldn't lee wasting his time there II
il wasn't Tor the lass.
The old woman is a strange crea.
urr.' said Mason. 81 never heard
her open her lips the whole time was
there.
There was look Of surprise on the
face ~ every one AT the table at these
words.
she used 10 Ice laxative enough.
said Mrs Thomas. The difficulty was
L. get her Ia stop"
Thomas shook his head
"It's just one more sign Of some
thing wrong up there II old Mrs. Ire
carous lost the gift of the CAB" said
he
Nobody spoke for few seconds
flIen the farlAer turned the CONVERSE
don.
And might one ask. sir. what
brought you to these wild parts Just n
the bad weather was coming out' SAID
he
Il came to try to find some trace OF
my brother replied Mason, "wh,
was lost among these hills in the be
ginning Of October"
Dear. dear. And have you been sue
cesSful sir"
Yes. And no. have found that this
Merrick or Coch Tai accompanied hin
into this valley, and that he went up t,
Monachlog TO See the ruins They tel
me he went ON 10y himself, but | ca
lud 10 further trace"
The farmer and his wife exchange
Stralthy look. And with one acccr
they started fresh subjects of CONVEX
sation and refused to make any sue
gcStiun or any hint which could cithc
throw Mason OFF or on the scent Ia
was pursuing.
When the younger members Of III
family had gone to bed. Mason trir
again 10 get from the farmer or hi
wife some opinion, some suggestion o
the matter of his brothers fate. Blu
nothing he could say, no persuasion q
rntrcatv. or even affected doubt. Coul
draw them from their determined ret
/ CenCc.
He slept Soundly in bed in the ROOF
with til" farmers sons. and in the enl
ly morning. when the lads got up, h
started on his way to Trccocd. accom-
panied down the slope by the eldes
lad
Just NJ the foot they found Coch Ia
wearing a gloomy expression of fac
md speaking in short, hard manner
. Sir" said he to Mason, I've com
to tell you there's more snow comm
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-01-26

The average reader will be amazed
to learn that little New Hampshire,
with less than 10000 square miles, has
no less than 406 lakes and ponds, 154
brooks, IS rivers and 234 mountains.
This makes Iowa look small, Colorado,
a big state, has $50 creeks. Texas has
comparatively few rivers, lakes and
creeks. Alabama has GG3 creeks and
81 rivers. Iowa cannot approach that
record. Minnesota has ODD lakes and
40 rivers-New York Press.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-01-26

Nearly 100000 is being practically
wasted upon our public highways ey-
cry year, rs few or no permanent i'm.
proNrm"ntS are being made. The cry
from every section Is for some system
Of permanent road building. The state
VIII never reach its RICHEST develop
ment until This problem is solved and
good roads checker our state in every
direction. our roads are arteries of
commerce, ana no pains or expense
should be spared to secure the greatest
possible Improvement along these lines.
Governor Atkinson Of West Virginia.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-01-26

Get your locations right first. 1t will
he necessary for your engineer to lay
out better locations for many of your
roads. 1t would be folly to spend
$1,000 or 5000 on a section of road
and lind that it was in the wrong place
when finished, And If an individual
loses 10y being thrown off the highway
or by having the road cut through his
farm the county will have the power
to compensate him out Of the county
funds. General Roy Stone.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-01-26

Little Jack prays every night for all
the different members of his family.
His father had been away at one time
for short journey, aud that night
Jack was praying for him as usual.
BLESS papa and take care of him." he
was beginning as usual when sudden
ly he raised his head and listened.
"Never mind about it now, Lord"
ended the little fellow. 81 hear him
down in the hall"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-01-26

young man" said the old gentle
man, my daughter is too young to
marry. \ girl Of her age cannot be
sure of her own mind in a matter of
such Importance"
81 fully realize that" replied the
young man, who had just secured the
fair ones consent. "That's why
don't want to wait,"-Chicago Post.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-01-26

IN" drieSt of all fishes is perhaps
the river eel. Yet, according to an
analysis by a German chemist, 60 per
cent Of its substance is water. salmon
comes next, with Gl.4 per cent
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-01-26
ITO BE CONTINUED. ]


The average profit Of the municipal
works in Great Britain - gas. water,
electricity. tramways and workmen's
dwelllngs-last year was "A per cent
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-01-26
SIlnrp,

Doctor-Stick out your tongue, Tom
my.
Tommy-Not on your life. | did that
yesterday to my teacher and still
ache all over for it.-Wiener Tagblatt
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-01-26
beyond Control,

Gadshy -- My wife will raise Cain
with me if she discovers that I've been
drinking.
Iagshy--All you've got to do is to
hold your breath when you go near her.
"fhatS all right but I'm afraid it's
too strong to he ld."-Brooklyn Life.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-01-26

Silence is the safest response for all
the contradiction that arises from i'm
pcrtinence, vnlgarty or envy.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-01-26

The vineyards Of Italy cover nearly
100000 acres.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-01-26

Good Friday was called Long Friday
by the Saxons.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-01-26
Savings Banks

have been organized for that purpose
and you will find the
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-01-26
TIKI FARM n TIE Hills
Be- FLORENCE WARDEN.

loHrsl,, l,... % F.r-r.. v--En'
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-17
Residence Scorched.

Mr.. John Connaughton's Sr resi-
dence. on the western border OF the
city was badly damaged by fire on
Tuesday morning. Fire originated
in the summer kitchen. on the west
side. .and before the fire company
could get there, having to run a
half mile and lay 100 feet OF hose
to the nearest hydrant' that part
of the building was burned beyond
salvation. and other parts We're
inhamed. But when a stream was
turned on the fire was soon smoth-
cred and the main part OF the build
inp saved in a charred condition
The structure was cheap frame
and the loss in dollars and cents Is
not great. but being the family
home its burning is a severe mis-
fortune to them. Most of the fur
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-17
r.. L. JOINER FOR STATE SENATOR.

Mr.. j. l.. Jones, well known and
influential citizen of the town of
Wyoming, writes letter to the
Dodgeville Chronicle strongly urg-
ing the nomination of Hon. r. l..
Joiner for State Senator. There is
mo- question but that Mr.. Joiner's
nomination would be most generally
acceptable to the people of Iowa
Caunty of any that could be made,
and if qualification, experience and
established character are duly con-
sliered, he is without "a peer among
those suggested for the position in
the senatorial district, whether
resident of Grant or Iowa county.
Mr.. Jones well says; mo other
man in the county is so well and
favorable known. He has spent
his life here. He is an able, intelli-
gent, progressive man. He keeps
thoroughly posted on all questions
and comes to wise conclusions.
He is.an able public speaker.
Were it not for certain political
pulls, Mr.. Joiner would have been
made congressman at the last cleo
ton. We failed in bringing him to
the front then, let rs show our ap-
probation now by making Robert
l.. Joiner, of Iowa county, next
State Senator from this district"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-17
Farewell to Rev. T. Kent.

The membership and congrega-
tion of the p. M. church, aggregat-
ing "A large number, invited the Rev.
and Mrs. Kent to meet them in the
lecture room of the church last
Monday evening, for an exchange
of farewell greetings. Since his
first five years of services as pastor
of the same church, which he com
pleted quarter of IA century ago,
Mr.. and Mrs. Kent have held high
place in the esteem of the member
ship of the congregation, and OF
this community, which they now
bear with them at the close of an
other five years of faithful service
in the same community, on his de-
parture for other fields of like work.
Able, earnest and forceful in the
pulpit, Jealous and untiring in pas
toral work, cordial and warm
hearted in his Intercourse with the
people, Mr.. Kent has rendered valu-
able service to his church and won
the respect and friendship of others
who came within his influence. He
goes to conference this week, and
thence to the paStorate work OF the
church at Kewanee, ILL.,, in response
to unanimous call from that body.
They will find him, in Intellect and
heart, to justify their preference.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-17

BARGAINS Chicago Shoe Store.
A trio of peripatetic musicians
with fiddle, flute and harp,-made
melody on our streets Tuesday; an
other evidence that summer has
come.
Mr. j. Z Frieden has suffered
the loss of finger which resulted
from IA slight cut. Threatened
blood poisoning necessitated ampu-
tation.
Next Friday tomorrow even
ing, the NJ. f. church ladies will
give one of their popular 25 cent
teas at the church, beginning at 5
O'Clock and continuing until all are
served
For whooping cough, asthma,
bronchitis or consumption, no medi-
cine equals BALLARD's HoREHouND
SYRUP. Price % and 80 cts.--East-
man d Moserole.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-17
Bright Prospect Of Railroad.


A committee representing the
capitalists who are to furnish the
means for building the Mineral
Point & Highland moter railroad
were here last week. In company
with Hon. l.. Joiner, the engineer,
Judge McIlhon, Hon. Richard
Kennedy and other local represen-
tatives of the enterprise, the eastern
delegation went over the proposed
line, gathering estimates OF cost
probable volume of business ana
other data. They seemed to be well
satisfied with the showing, and from
their expressions it is inferred that
their report will be favorable. Then
will follow promptly the letting OF
contracts and active construction
work, as the desirability of having
the line completed and ready Tor
business before the ground freezes
next fall is a prominent consldera-
ton with all the parties Interested
The gentlemen here went away
apparently fully convinced that
the line can be constructed at "a
cost that the returns from business
will fully warrant. Statistical show
ing of the amount of ore 10 be trans
ported surprised some of the straD-
gers. and all were impressed with
the wealth of the county III othei
raapapts
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-17
Or. FAwkES, DENTIST.
OFFICE oyEH rosTofFTcE.

Straw hats for everybody at J. +.
Hendra's.
in constipation HERBINE affords
natural, helpful remedy, acting
promptly. a few small doses will be
usually found to 50 regulate the ex-
cretory functions that they are able
to operate without any aid whatever.
Price 30 Eastman d Meserole.
Ladies tailor-made spring gowns
and garments, good fitting, honestly
and tastefully tailored. Ready to
wear to church. or street, at party,
or on journey, at Gundry d Gray's.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-17
Horse, Buggy and Harness

For sale cheap.
Mrs. WIN. CoCkING.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-17
MINERAL POINT. WISCONSIN. THURSDAY MAY II. 1900

niture was saved. more or less dam
aged of course. The fire company
had the hose cart and ladder truck
started for the fire within three
minutes after the first alarm
sounded, and within fifteen minutes
had a stream upon the fire. An
achievement that would have been
creditable to an old, raid company.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-17
The Local Field.
A. f. BISHOP for Fu'niture......
Smoke G. +. :. Favorite.

Smoke G. +. :. Favorite.
-Varlin d Jennings for clothing.
Mr.. j. w. Hutchison is making
a good addition to his fine residence
IN the first ward.
Spring hats, of most approved
styles, new line at Gundry q
Gray's.
Mr., VIM. Wilkinson came over
nom Broadhead to attend the X. p.
Inspection in this city last Thurs
day.
-CoTrect styles in up-to date hats
al Lowest prices at Varlin d Jen-
uiugs,
Will Brown paid sl,400 for the
bAckston place in this city, instead
u Ao9 as reported in the Democrat
las, week.
There Is no ice cream quite as
good as the Janesville cream. f. G.
'Pooner has exclusive sale.
A tasteful and commodious and
SUBSTANTIAL new barn is being erect
1oh The Joseph Gundry homestead
Id this city.
--"e Chicago Shoe Store has a
's" bargains in ladies' house slip
fs'' ana shoes. See them if you
doutbuy.
"a one-legged peddler of penny
t."."' at - cents each, perambulat-
4 y '"i streets, and did little bus
LEES Tuesday.
n1 OFT our ladies' misses and
"l'"a Jackets, capes and tailor
'3Il, will be closed out ut a
....lae,-Gmdry d Gray.
II f. iIeweek was in Madison last
~ arranging for a lot of new
.' rter from the Wisconsin
a0a Carriage Company.
A.oaFt Dunn is preparing fol
.ae.ah,e addition to his home
~ purchased from the lat,
'ia.hblE, i. the first ward.
'aer4 Point Dairy Board 0
".a bold its first meeting 70
'1n Wednesday. May 23t
''1a, place, beginning at -
! NJ smith has moyet
5''.ce from the corner 0
.l Chestnut streets to tn
s.s. ...a'al Appel's barber shoI
as.. as neat and convenien
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-17

lreckon not the seasons,
Nor the years that come and 70.
l.ifc's an all.around pleasure 10 me,
Since taking Rocky Mountain Tea.