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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-05-23
Biographical Sketch
of Russell II. Conweli, Memorial Day
Orator mt Island Pond.

Russell II. Conwell was born in the
town of WortIington, Hampshire
County, Massachusetts, February 10,
1913, and spent his early days upon a
small farm, situated in the most sterile
and mountainous portion OF that region,
known as The Eagles Nest" Very
early in his boyhood he was compelled
to earn his own living, and, unassisted,
secured the position which he now holds,
as "self-made man." He kept along
with his classes in the district school by
studying evenings, while working at
manual labor during school hours, and
earned by daily labor his meagre supply
OF food aud clothing while at the acade
my in Wilbraham, Mass. In 1860 he
entered upon the law and academic
courses together at Yale College, the lat
ter under tutor, so as to economic his
time and reduce his expenses. But the
war of the Rebellion interrupted his
studies in 1862 and took him to the
field as captain of infantry He after
ward served in the artillery branch of
the service and as staff officer.
Although he is not an old man, Mr..
COnwell has been in the lecture field
thirty-eight years, during which period
he has delivered here and abroad over
five thousand lectures. He is today one
of Americas most popular platform
speakers, and almost the last of the stars
who made the platform brilliant in the
days of Cough, Beecher and Chaplin.
He is in constant demand in all parts of
the country aud cannot respond to one
half of the calls he receives. His large
income from his lectures has been wholly
devoted to the benevolent work of edu.
eating the poor Mr.. Conwel has for
many years supported the "Conwell
Academy in Worthington, Mass, for
the free education of young people fit
ting for college. The Philadelphia
Orphans Home, which was founded by
Mr.. Conwell, cares especially for the
orphans of policemen, firemen, and rail
road men, and such others as may he
left destitute.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-05-23
Base Ball Notes.

Friday afternoon the Island Ponds
get up against the real thing in the
strong Whitefield team.
This will be the first of three games
already scheduled.
The Whitefelds trimmed the Cor
hams in good style last Saturday and
are coming here for business also, but
we hope to get score or two during the
game.
This first game will be somewhat of
an experiment as undoubtedly the can
didates for the various positions will be
given a try at some stage of the game.
The team is developing somewhat in
batting and it is thought that after a
little work together fast ball can be
played.
1t is hoped that good crowds will at
tend the games so that strong teams
may be brought here.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-05-23
L. 7. Williams.

News was received here last week OF
the death Of L. I. Williams at Bloom
field, Thursday, the 18th inst, a man
whose friendship we had enjoyed Tor
over a score of years. II is matter Of
deep regret TO ais that We have no ne
port Of the sad event from Bloomfield
for this issue. Mr. Williams had many
friends ia Island Pond. Had lac lived
he would undoubtedly have been the
choice of the republicans of the county
for senator at the coming convention,
his principal opponent contesting the
honor with him, J. II. Walbridge OF
Concord, having made up his mind not
to oppose his nomination. We are
without data for any extended report,
but knew that Mr.. Williams came to
this vicinity about 1875 from New
Brunswick. lie had frequently been
honored by his tovnsmen with offices OF
iNoH'hsitihNN anu Nluotf iidu otNNidi
times represented his town in the gen.
eral assembly, and at the time of his
death was town clerk and treasurer,
position held 10y him since the death of
W. Il. Perkins. lie was man interest
ed in everything that was good, possessed
in a great degree a happy disposition,
aud had pleasant home where his
friends We're always welcome. His
funeral occurred Sunday, conducted
with masonic honors, and special trains
were run from Beecher Falls and Lam
caster to accommodate the many friends
DESTROYS of paying last tribute of IT,
spect, all of whom feel that they have
suffered personal loss. Deceased was
about SO years old. lie is survived by
wife aud seven children, to whom We
tender our respectful sympathy.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-05-23
Decoration Day.

Comrades will meet at &. A. r. Hall
at A. NJ. sharp, form and march to the
cemetery, the Sons of Veterans as escort.
At the cemetery the customary services
will be carried out and the graves dec
Grated. This duty performed the line
will again be formed and march to the
opera hall for the remainder of the ex-
ercises and the address to be delivered
by Comrade Russell II. Conwell. AT
the conclusion of the public exercises in
the hall the veterans and all the auxili-
airy organizations and their families,
with invited guests, will adjourn to the
banquet hall where dinner will be
served. The dinner this year is fur
nished by the four societies, G. A. H..
w. r. c., Ladies of the G. A. r., and
Sons of Veterans. Every member OF
each organization is urged to attend the
exercises and dinner, and we imagine
all who can will attend.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-05-23
Entertainments.

Don't fail to hear the prize essays at
the Village Improvement committees
entertainment Friday evening at the
opera house. This entertainment is one
that deserves the interest and support of
everyone, and is given wholly in the de-
sire to aid in the improvement and
identifying of our village A pleasant
and profitable evening is assured all who
may attend.
The cantata "Market Day" and the
pantomime "Six Little Grandmas"
which the Children's Auxiliary are pre-
pairing, will be presented in the Island
Pond House Hall Thursday evening,
June B. As the entertainments by home
talent are always of superior class, the
hall should be crowded. The children
will certainly give pleasing programme.
Admission 10 cents; ice cream and
cake 10 cents.
The Woman's Auxiliary has secured
the services of Mr.. Ellsworth Plumstead,
the American humorist, to give an en-
tertainment in the opera hall for their
benefit on Tuesday evening, the 9th
inst. Mr.. Plumstead is character de-
lineator of rare ability and fine singer
as well. He appears in miscellaneous
programme of readings, songs, stories
and character representations, embrac-
ing the dramatic, pathetic and humor-
Gus. He is one of the best men of the
kind now on the platform. Over 100
tickets have been sold thus far.
Rare Treat.
Arrangements have been completed
by the Island Pond Baseball Association
to bring that famous concert organiza-
| ton known as the Caledonians to Island
Pond for one grand entertainment in
the Opera Hall, Friday, May 80, (Dec.
Grafton Day.. The company comes
here very highly spoken of by the entire
Canadian press. They are on their way
to the Maritime Provinces via Portland
and it was solely owing to this fact that
a date was arranged for Island Pond
Miss Ella Walker, an exceptionally
clever soprano is member of this
talented company. Mr.. Alfred d. Stur
rock, the eminent baritone, has splen
did voice of power and virility and il
sure to prove strong favorite in lslanc
Pond. Pipe Major Angus M. Fraser, il
the acknowledged champion dancer ant
piper as well as being the best dressed
highlander in America. Miss Constance
Veitch is clever pianist and also acts al
the accompanist. This promises to b'
the musical and social event OF thu
present season and it certainly reflects
great credit on our local Baseball Asso
citation for bringing such treat to on
town. 1t is to be hoped the Caledon
} ians will be greeted by a crowded house
See advertisement
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-05-23

Dennis Gleason has gone to Phillips,
Me, for the summer.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-05-23

You are advised after reading this
lem 10 turn at once TO ;. j. MarOney's
new advertisement (first column of this
page) aud read that.-Steve.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-05-23

The prize speaking contest last Fri
day evening attracted a large audience.
The various participants to the contest
acquitted themselves in creditable
manner, and their selections afforded
great pleasure, and the vocal and instru-
mental music added not little to the
enjoyment. The Seniors were deserving
~ successful and presented a capital
programme. The first prize was
awarded to Ethel B. Smith, and the
second to Melissa Moore. Following is
the programme:
Piano duett, Mrs. Rawson and Mrs. F..
w. Sadleir.
Defamation, "The Stranded Ship"
r. Archie Bishop.
Defamation, "Poor Little Joe,"
Vona Davis.
Solo, Miss Shirley White.
Defamation, "Mark Twain's Interview
with a Reporter" Carrie Hodsden.
Defamation, "Nobody's Child"
Geneva Barnes.
Selection, cloves Old Sweet Song"
Male Quartette.
Defamation, "The Catholic Psalm"
Mary Nicholson.
Defamation, "The Engineers Story"
Iva M. French.
Solo, Miss Paquette.
Defamation, "The Polish Boy"
Melissa Moore.
Defamation, "Tommy's Prayer
Ethel b. Smith.
Solo, Ora M. Carpenter.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-05-23
Letter to Jas. w. Skillens,
Island Pond. Vermont.

IStdnd roma, leFm0ht.
Dear Sir: Some think we take good
deal of risk in inviting complaints of
Devoe lead and zinc--we authorize our
agent to sell it under this guarantee:
"If you have any fault to find with
this paint, either now in putting it on,
or hereafter in the wear, tell your dealer
about it, awe authorize him to do
what is right at our expense"
The following story tells how little
the risk is:
j. Ii. Asher & Co., hardware dealers,
Rhinebeck, N. T., have sold Devoe from
rs to now, and have had just one COM
plant in all this time.
Three sides of house was perfect
the fourth was as bad as the three were
good.
Explanation-It rained the night be-
fore the fourth side was painted; and
tlle painters uiui wall loI Tile Woou 10
dry. What is done in such case
whatever the dealer, who sells the paint,
considers it fair to do. We leave it to
him. He may not do exactly what we
! should do if we were there but we are
not there. The best we can do is to
leave it to him.
Yours truly,
s +. w. Devoe & Co.
P.S. j. w. Thurston sells our paint,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-05-23


Dennis Gleason has gone to Phillips,
Me, for the summer.
Alex Stott, Jr., has purchased the
storrs farm, with immediate possession (;
price $500.
Chas. NJ. Fletcher of Canaan was in
town Wednesday. lie has host of
friends here who are always glad to
greet him.
The regular meeting of Ross Encamp-
ment, |. o. o. F., for the current month
will be held next Tuesday evening at
7.3O O'Clock.
Thos. c. Tracy has been on the sick
list for several days, but is improving,
and hopes soon to be again at his desk
in the station agents office.
Miss Beatrice Reeve, who has been
spending several months with her
brother at Williamsport, Pa, returned
to Island Pond Saturday night.
Some 80 or more new volumes have
just been added to the Congregational
Church Sunday School library, chiefly
for the Juveniles, and extra good books.
JAS. Cooper and o. NJ. Carpenter have
exchanged tenements in the Cooper
house, Mr.. Carpenter now having the
downstairs tenement and Mr. Cooper
the upstairs.
a petition in bankruptcy has been
filed by Hugh A. Cameron and David
ii. Cameron, who formed the firm of
Cameron Bros, lumber dealers at Nor
ton; liabilities 2,5s2.5l; no assets.
The annual convocation of the grand
chapter, o. +. 5, will convene in Ben
nington June , and 3. The Grand
Lodge F. 4 A. NJ. will hold its annual
communication at Burlington June IL.
Mrs. A. j. Chesney and children from
Richmond, Que, are here on visit to
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. II. B. Farmer,
to remain few days previous to moving
to Belleville, Ont, where Mr.. Chesney
is now located.
Mrs. Mary Lefebvre has two or three
large rose bushes that just now present
a most beautiful sight and worth going
to see, all being loaded down with buds
AMI full blossoms, white and red. From
these bushes Mrs. Lefebvre has already
sold over IS worth of roses. We make
our best bow in acknowledgement of a
nice bouquet; its fragrance fills the
house.
A conference between the officers of
the 6. I. II. System and the telegraph
ers was concluded ut Toronto Monday
evening, "a satisfactory agreement hav-
ing been reached. The minimum
monthly scale is raised 81 for telegraph
ers and agents, and for relay agents, s..
Overtime is increased from - to 20
cents per hour, aud an increase of $3.50
per month is granted agents on branch
lines, who work overtime to meet trains.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-05-23
NJ emorial Sunday

services will he held this year at the
Methodist Church next Sunday at ; p.
NJ. Members Of the g. A. r., the W. II.
e., Ladies of the G.. 4. r., aud Soas Of
Veterans will meet at Grand Army Hall
at $50 =. N. A good turn out is de-
sinsd.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-05-23
Local Business Notices.

Local BUSINESS NOTICES.
You are advised after reading this
lem to turn at once to ;. J. Maroney's
new advertisement (first column of this
page) aud read that--Steve.
FOR SALE.
A second hand Stearus bicycle. Will
be sold at a bargain. Apply at the
HERALD office.
You want to secure one of Roosevelt's
pictures; only Is cents at Bosworth's.
DIR. Sutton, Surgeon Dentist, will be
in town from the 10th to the goth OF
each month. Office at the Lakeview.
Some swell shirt waists at Pomeroy's.
Girls Wanted. - Fifty opera
tors wanted. Steady employment and
good wages. Write for particulars. The
G. A. Cane Shirt CO, Island Pond, Vt.
Paint Your Buggy for .5c.
to sl.00 with Devoe's Gloss Carriage
Paint. 1t weighs to s ozs. more to the
pint than others, wears longer, aud gives
gloss equal to new work. Sold by
J. w. Thurston.
DO you want TO look at line of wrap
pers that are Summers? Pomeroy has
them.
Lawyer II. Il. Howe of st. JohnsGury
was in town on legal business Tuesday.
Miss Reeve went to Portland Wednes-
day and will remain there several weeks.
Charles LeBourveau, bookkeeper at
the bank, left town last Saturday for a
few days vacation.
Services in the Congregational Church
next Sunday as usual at IL A. NJ. and Z
p. NJ. Subject of the evening sermon
"The new birth"
Lively progress is being made on the
new house now being erected on Derby
street by Mrs. Wil!oughby. Aaron
Hawkins has charge of the work
Mrs. T. f. Butler of Groveton, n. H.,
is here to spend the summer with her
mother, Mrs. Gleason, during her hus-
bands absence at the Rangely lakes.
Last Friday, shortly after noon, the
dwelling house of j. ID. Bates, Esq,
caught fire on the roof. from the burning
of chimney, but happily it was dis
covered ere it had made much Roadway
and extinguished, otherwise the conse-
quences might have been serious for a
fierce wind was raging at the time.
We are in receipt of the first annual
catalogue of the Colebrook, On. H.
Business College, which contains com
plete description of the facilities pro-
vided for acquiring thorough business
education, tuition rates, etc. 1t is from
the press of the News and Citizen, and
is an excellent specimen OF the printers
art, alike geographically and mechanic
ally.
The Boston Oratorio Company gave
their "The Holy City entertainment in
the opera hall Wednesday evening be-
fore large and representative audience.
All the reserved seats were occupied,
over 200, and the gallery too was filed.
The entertainment consisted of lime
light views illustrating the life of the
Saviour and interpreted by the company
in songs, duets, trios and choruscs.
The singing was grand, and received
with frequent outbursts of approval, but
more significant token of appreciation
was the almost reverent attitude and
attention of the audience.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1902-04-26
ARIZONA BOARD.
Special Work to Be Dore on Worlds
Fair Mineral Exhibit.


The board OF managers Of the Ari-
IONA department Of the st. Louis In
ternational Exposition met in Phoenix
and organized by the election Of c. Il.
Taylor of Globe, as chairman and
Thomas II. Dalton. OF Phoenix. as sec
retary Representation on the board
is fixed by territorial statute. a single
member from each of the four terri
torys judicial districts.
The most important work done at
the initial meeting was the PREPARATION
OF an advertisement Offering for sale
500 900 in twenty-five 5 per cent bonds
of the denominations OF $500 and ST.
600 each Bids will be opened in Phoe
nix May 10.
The commission appreciates that the
amount at its DISPOSAL is insufficient
to properly set forth the attractive
features of the territory, but hopes to
so enlist county support and individual
pride as TO secure an exhibit that might
otherwise have cost 100000. The
members believe the mining industry
the most important, and viii probably
arrange for an elaborate and beautiful
exhibit OF ores from all parts of Ari-
IONA Many plans are being outlined
for the proper presen alton of the az
ricutural. nastoral and numbering In
dustries. and as well for elaborate dis
plays, mainly at private or govern
mental cost. of the scenic attractions
of the southwest and of the aboriginal
and prehistoric features.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1902-04-26

county was II very busy place and
much building was going on. A good
deal of IL is Of very substantial
character and Colonel Chavcs believes
that Santa Rosa Is destined TO be "A
very good town and that II viii grow
very rapidly. The question Of a plen-
tiful supply OF good water is serious at
present, but be thinks IL will be solved
satisfactorily In a few months by con
Quoting water from several springs
within few miles Of Santa Rosa to
the town The rOadbed of the two
roads named has been vastly improved
since construction was finished and
trains now run at tue rate OF 80 miles
and over per hour. The question OF
water supply for railroad purposes Is
also a serious one, as north of Alamo
gordo good water for engine use Is very
scarce The I'll paso-ROck Island com
pany. however. Is boring for water al
several places along the line and hopes
to find an abundant supply within the
next few weeHs.
While the range Is somewhat dry
live stock Is still N good condition anu
should some rain fall in that section in
the next ten days the Landing of sheep
will prove satisfactory and not many
losses will ocur. Colonel Chaves found
public school matters In satisfactory
condition In Otero county and improv.
ing In Guadalupe county.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1902-04-26
Lumber Owners Coming.

John A. Lee. who is one of the local
members of the American Lumber
company. owners of extensive tracts OF
timber lands in Valencia and Mckinley
counties, received telegram this
morning. giving him the information
that the principal officials of the com
pany are coming to this city, and VIII
leave Chicago on April 26 in special
ear. They will remain day mere and
then go west over the Santa Fe Pa
cflc to Thoreau. where teams Will be
in waiting for the party to take them
over the lands. Mr.. Lee says after the
trip to Thoreau the gentlemen. prob
ably twelve in number. will return tn
this city and remain here several days
before returning TO the east.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1902-04-26
MUDGE-SOM MERS.
Burton Nudge, Son Of General Manag'
err Mudqe, Is Married.

On Santa Fe passenger train No, 6,
leaving for the south last evening at
S O'Clock. was a bridal car. with shad-
ed electric lights, festoons of smilax
and roses. jardinieres filled with flow
ers and everything imaginable To make
the bridal day beautiful IL was the
private car Of General Manager II. u.
Nudge. of the Santa Fee and the bridal
couple were his son, Burton w Nudge.
and Mrs. Nudge, who was Miss Mary
Sebastian Sorlmers, the niece of Gen
eral Passenger Agent John Sebastian
of tue Rock Island. Miss Sommers and
Mr.. Nudge were married at 4 o'clock
yesterday afternoon In private par
Tor at the Brown Palace hotel. by Rev
John Houghton, of st. Marks Episco.
pal church.
Miss Sommers' s.epfather. A. C..
Baldwin. Is engaged in mining AT Dead
wood. s. D., and having a very import
ant piece of work on hand could only
plan a dying trip to some point near
Deadwood. II was originally intended
to have the wedding at Topeka, the
home of the brie and groom. but this
would require too long trip for Mr..
Baldwin too spend. but Chicago was
suggested, hut the same objection APP
piled.
81 think I can maize Denver II you
will be married there" wrote Mr.. Bald
win.
The Brown Palace hotel manage
ment was telegraphed TO. an order was
placed over the wire with florist and
a bower OF floral decorations was pre-
pared. The special train arrived yes
tCrday morning. Accompanying Bur
ton Nudge and Miss Sommers Were;
Mr.. and Mrs II. u. Nudge parents of
the bridegroom To be; Mrs. A. c. Bald
win, mother OF the bride; Miss jean
nette Lord. OF Topeka, and Miss Tor
rington. OF Wichita. friends of Miss
Sommers. who acted as bridesmaids,
| The party were driven to the hotel.
Shortly before 4 o'clock telegram
came from Mr.. Baldwin from Dead
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1902-04-26
LAS VEGAS ELkS.
This Organization Is Thinking of Es
tabIshng e Building Of Its Own.

taptisHiNy pui'N'f'S VI 'eS S"hs
Probably there are few social or
fratcrnal org" nlzations in the south.
west. the fin.hcial condition Of which
is as favorable as that OF the local
lodge Of Elks, No i0s.
The body has been foremost for
deeds of charity and yet 1t has some
81 SEQ In its treasury. BY small
assessment il could add $4,000 to the
reserve fund. or even double il. With
this amount as a basis. ground could
be bought on any street. say Central
for Illustration. while capital could be
borrowed for the completion of the
building.
A three story house could be con
structed. the ground floor for stores;
the second story as bed rooms for
visiting Elks who come here by hun
dreds every month: and the third sto-
ry for lodge rooms. reading rooms.
ana club rooms for the order. The
rent of the rooms would pay the inter.
est for borrowed money and supply
a sinking fund to liquidate the indebt-
edness al last.
The Masonic Temple Is proof of
what can be done aiong this line in
Las Vegas There was n little early
arranged :and now the Masonic Tenn
PIE Is more than paying all expenses,
while II is an ornament to the town
and would be an ornament TO any town
ten times the size of Las Vegas. The
Elks might. should. would and could.
go and do likewlse.-Optic.