Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-12-12

Lost, in the village last "Wednesday, a
Key ring aud four keys. A reward
awaits the finder at the HERALD Office.
The ladies' of the G. A. r. will give a
clam supper in G. A. r. Hall, December
10. Supper Is cents. All are cordially
invited.
Dr. Sargent returned "Wednesday from
Morrisville, whittier he wen. last week
10 see his brother, the latter being i'll,
and reports him much better.
Rev. +. J. Gale lectures at Canaan for
the benefit of the NJ. +. Church Friday
evening. Subject "a Knight OF the
Nineteenth Century" lie will remain
at Canaan over Sunday, preaching in ex-
change with the pastor, Rev. C. w.
Kelley.
The annual election of officers for the
ensuing year of the w. X. C. occurs at
the regular meeting of the Corps Satur-
day evening, December ID. At this
meeting report of the result of the re-
cent fair and entertainment will be sub
mitted.
In beauty of design, elegance and per-
lection of workmanship the goods dis
played by Pilgrim the ieweler afford the
fullest satisfaction. An unusually rich
and widely varied display of silverware,
jewelry, watches, etc, particularly ap-
propriate for Christmas gifts can be
seen at his store.
There are purse opening values these
days at the Bosworth Store Co.'S store
that will stimulate buying. Mr.. Bos-
worth is here to supply the people with
the best of everything at money-saving
prices. His sales the past week have
been almost phenomenal. Anything for
any room in the house.
The annual meeting of North Star
Chapter, No. %, o. f. s., for the cleo
ton of officers is held "at the stated
meeting next preceding the festival of
st. John the Evangelist" This year
this meeting will be due Monday -Decem.
Der 10, and full attendance is specially
desired. Refreshments will be served.
Jacob Stern is showing very large
line of goods, just the thing for servicea-
BILE Christmas presents. Early buyers
will secure the most desirable goods. To
reduce his large stock he has cut the
prices from % to $50. Quick sales and
small profits is his motto. lie has a
choice assortment of suitable gifts for
all. Read elsewhere his big advertise
ment.
The ladies who are to assist i n the
Base Ball Carnival to be held next
month are holding a series of social teas
and also perfecting arrangements lookin 6
to the success of the carnival. The first
was held Monday afternoon at the home
OF Mrs. Randall, and the next will be
held at the home of Mrs. Charles A.
Vallee next Tuesday afternoon. All in
terested are cordially invited.
The Bartlett Co. in addition to their
customary large display of serviceable
goods, are making speciality this sea-
son of books, new departure for them.
Their collection embraces all kinds of
literature, fiction by the best authors
largely predominating. Books are sug-
gestive of gift giving and the prices are
remarkably low. Cloth bound books
from Is cents up. Early choosers have
advantage of the present complete as
sortment.
What to give will be the exciting prob
lem for the next two weeks. John w.
Thurston has made preparations on
such scale and on such generous price
terms as will enable the public to solve
it easily. He has something to please
the fancy in every age and to fit the
exigencies of every purse. His stock
embraces almost everything conceivable
for holiday giving and is choice in its
selection as we'll as comprehensive.
You will not err in calling at his store.
The second in the series of entertain
ments under the direction of the Ep-
worth League will be held at the Metho-
dist Church next Monday evening. The
following is the programme:
Music.
Reading, Miss Myra Stevens
| Debate,
Resoired, that home missions are a
greater benefit to the United States
than foreign missions.
AFT. NEG.
Rev. F. b. Blodgett, Rev. +. j. Gale,
Rev. C. W. Kelley, Mr.. H. W. Blake.
Cello Solo, Mr.. George L.,Dyer.
A cordial invitation is extended to all.
The entertainment will begin at 7.30
o'clock.
| nrsprUN DEWITT