Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-06-06
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A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. VIII
lard Smith June 18th.
Miss Williams of Portland, Me-, is
visiting friends in town, and is the guest
of Mrs. Jas. w. Farrell.
A flag staff has been erected on the
post Office building, from which hand
some flag foated Decoration Day.
Found, on the ball field last Satur-
day, lady's kid glove, which the owner
can have by applying at the HERALD
office.
We are pleased to report that Gov.
Dale is improving in health, which is
very gratifying news to the whole
community.
An oil painting of Mckinley, the
work of Mrs. w. II. Bishop, has been
presented by her to Erastus Buck Post,
No. rs &. A. X.
Mrs. d. c. Foss and Mrs. Luther
Ladd left town Monday morning for
Everett, Mass, to spend several weeks
with relatives and friends.
An active canvass is being made by
the different factions of the republican
party for the selection of delegates by
the caucus Saturday evening.
The graduating class of the High
School will attend the Methodist Church
next Sunday morning to listen to the
baccalaureate sermon by Rev. +. j.
Gale.
Mrs. f. j. Noyes, formerly Miss Big
elow) and little son from Westbrook,
Me-, are here to spend few weeks
with the formers mother, Mrs. A. o.
Dechene.
The second rank will be conferred
next Tuesday evening by the Knights
of Pythias, and business of Importance
is to be transacted, so the fullest attend
ance possible is suggested.
Mr.. w. d. Robb, Superintendent of
motive power, and Mr.. 7. McHattie,
Master Mechanic, &. T. r., were at
Island Pond May 2Sth in connection
with motive power interests at this
point
DIR. Parlin has returned from Chicago.
He passed successful medical exami-
nation and is now in possession of the
coveted diploma. He will locate at
Barton Landing for the practice of
his profession
The Caledonians gave the best and
most enjoyable concert Friday evening
we have had the pleasure of listening to
for long time. They may confidently
expect crowded house on their re-
turn visit, and they will deserve it.
Geo. f. Adams has returned from a
three weeks fishing trip below Quebec,
reporting a delightful outing and good
fishing. He brought home a consider
able quantity of trout which he kindly
divided among his friends, and these in
cluded the editor. Thank you, George.
Several of our young ladies who are
teaching school at distance came home
for Decoration Day, remaining until
Monday. These were Mae Cabana from
Stark, n. H., Maude Danforth from
Barre, Inez Needham from East Charles
Ton, Alice Strathern from Percy, N. H.,
Olive Strathern from Bloomfield. The
latter was accompanied by Miss Fraser.
Mrs. Mary f. Moody, former resi-
dent of East Charleston, died at her
home in Bellows Falls Ito which place
she and her husband moved about
years ago) May 81, of bronchitis, aged
AZ years. The remains were brought
here Monday evening, and the funeral
services were held Tuesday at the resi-
dence of her brother, Charles Petrie,
conducted by Rev. E. P. Lee. Deceased
had been i'll only two weeks. A hus-
band, four brothers and one sister sur
vive her.
A special train comprising the cars
Canada, St. Lawrence and Intercolonial,
conveying the officials of the G. 7. R.
on tour of inspection over the system
was at Island Pond Thursday. The
officials made only brief stop. In
Guided in the party were, Chas. NJ. Hays,
second vice president and general
manager; F. w. Morse, third vice
president; F. H. Michigan, manager
j. w. Loud, freight traffic manager; M
Blackjack, superintendent eastern di-
vision; c. S. Cunningham, assistant
superintendent. Both Gibbs E. Clarke
and the editor were at the station, but
neither had an opportunity to interview
the officials regarding the overpass, new
station, etc.
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