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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-08-29
A Battle Royal.

DR.. Sarah Nj. Hcbson and her sister
Miss Elsie Il. Hobson arrived at Boston
from England last Monday by steamer
Devonian While off the Banks they
witnessed thrilling fight between a
whale and thrasher, a description of
which we are permitted to copy from a
letter written by the doctor to her broth
er here. The doctor says:
ave had great excitement Friday
afternoon. We were off the Banks and
whales were spouting here and there in
the distance when one huge fellow
sprang out of the water to the North;
we saw its head and fins plainly and
most of its body. Three times it did
that with terrific force and then we saw
the reason. A thrasher Ga long, eel-like
white-bellied fellow) had fastened itself
by its disc-like mouth to the whales
head and the whale was trying to throw
it off. Presently the thrasher got III It's
blows; it would straighten up perfectly
rigid and upright, then come down with
a tremendous blow on the whales back.
1t kept that up at intervals of perhaps
one stroke minute as long as We could
see that white flash in the sunlight. The
captain said swordfish always travels
in company with the thrasher for such a
combat. The swordfsh swims below
the whale, thrusting its sword into the
whale from below to keep it on the sur
face so as to give the thrasher good
sweep stroke. It's fight to the death
and in vengeance upon the whale to'
eating the fish spawn on the Banks; a
sort of police squad for the fish world
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-08-29
The Rathbone Sisters are planning

The Rathbone Sisters are planning a
trip to Little Leach Thursday of this
week and a good time is anticipated.
They are also planning trip to Metal
lax in the near future.
Most of the farmers in this section
have finished haying and the crop has
been much larger than ever before.
The weather prophets tell us there are
indications of an early winter.
An open air festival was held in
Fletcher Park one afternoon and even
ing of last week which netted nearly 1927
which, in addition to what was already
in hand, is to be expended for park seats.
Sweet music was gratuitously rendered
by the Criterion Orchestra selections
of pleasing character were rendered by
Mr.. Schoff's graphaphone, and delicious
refreshments were served by the fairer
sex. The evening was cool and pleasant,
the park was prettily decorated and well
lighted, and on the whole it was very
ENJOYABLE occasion. 1t is to be hoped
that more money may be donated or
raised in the near future for needed I'M
proyements to the park.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-08-29
Among our Neighbors.
Canaan.

The pastor of the NJ f. Church of
this place, Rev. Charles W. Kelley, has
been entertaining his uncle, Rev. R. II.
Kelley of the New York conference, for
several days. Tie latter occupied the
pulpit Sunday morning and evening and
his sermons were not only very interest
ing but also helpful. He was pronounced
by all forceful and spiritual preacher.
Rev. II. A. Durfee of Burlington, sec
retarv Anti-Saloon League of Vermont,
and possibly Hon. F. D. Hale of Lunen-
burg, are expected to speak at a grand
mass meeting to be held in the village
Saturday evening. Rev. Mr.. Durfee is
also expected to be present at one or
both services of the Methodist Church
on Sunday.
Some of the schools in town, if not
all, will begin the fall term Monday
September l.
Freeman's meeting at Grange Hall
next Tuesday September 2. Don't for
get every citizen has right to vote!
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-08-29
The Science of Home.

Those people in town who appreciate
first class entertainment had a rare
treat last Tuesday evening in listening
to the distinguished lecturer and poet,
viii Carleton. His subject was "The
Science Of Home" By many this lee
ture was considered superior to that
given 10y him year ago. Although he
talked for nearly two hours no one
thought of being weary, but all felt that
they could have listened two hours more.
The lecture itself was of a high order,
dealing chiefly with some of the prob
lens of the home. Rut what gave the
audience greatest delight was his reading
of his own poems. Among others he
recited "Oyer the Hills to the Poor
House." Betsy and | are Out" "Our
Travelled Parson," and " The Christmas
Raby." The whole lecture was one not
to be soon forgot en- and one that is sure
to give a more exalted idea of the home.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-08-29
Local Business Notices.

We now have a practical tin rOofer.
Let us know your needs in this line. DO
you need new cave troughs, or the old
ones repaired The Bosworth Store Co.
James Hall Of West Stewartstown, y.
H., is now prepared TO do all kinds of
upholstering, mattress making, aud re
seating chairs. lie can also furnish
new bedtieks if required. His place of
business is in the freight shed adjoining
ID. A. Haynes store, and his work is
very thorough.
Girls Wanted. - Fifty opera
tors wanted. Steady employment and
good wages. Write for particulars. The
&. 4. Cane Shirt CO, Island Pond, Vt.
WARNING.
Take notice, that on or after this date
| will pay no bills contracted in my
name without my written order.
W. l.. CURRIER.
Brighton, VT, August 90, 1902.
Wool CARDING. Barton WOODEN
Mills carding and greasing Sc. Wool
left at Geo. W. Brackets store West
Charleston and Jason Allard's store,
West Burke earded and returned at
same price.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-08-29
Gane--Geary.

The following notice from the Leom-
mister (Mass.) Daily Enterprise will be
of interest to all our people;
Fred A. Cane of Island Pond, VT, son
of George A. Cane, formerly one OF
Leominster's leading manufacturers, and
Miss Kate Geary were married last
evening at the home of the bride on
North Main street. The ceremony was
performed at $50 o'clock by Rev. +. L.
Herrick of the Methodist Church. Mr..
and Mrs. Cane left on an evening train
for short wedding trip. They will re-
side at Island Pond, where a newly
| furnished home awaits them and where
Mr.. Cane is employed in the shirt bust
ness. The groom has always lived in
Leominster and both of the young people
have a large number of friends who
wish them success.
The HERALD in behalf of the citizens
extends hearty good wishes and con-
ordinations to the bride and groom
Island Pond greets the bride.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-08-29
Lexington and So. Canaan,

A large bear recently chased flock OF
sheep belonging to Roy French, but the
sheep ran to the barn and escaped.
French has set three traps for the bear
but whether he gets the bear or bruin
catches the sheep is yet uncertain.
Miss Maud Holbrook visited her
friend Miss Susie Capen the past week.
Mrs. Irene T. Blodgett has been re-
pairing and improving her dwelling.
Otis L. Covell sold thousand dollars
worth of cattle the other day from his
farm, and has plenty more left.
Grasshoppers, potato beetles and flies
are not as numerous as usual this year,
but the tent caterpillars are thicker than
ever,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-08-29
BASE BALL.

Owing to rainy weather the Cardinals
did not play last week, but Will try con
illusions with the strong Newport team
Saturday. This will probably be the
last game of the season.
Last camel Everybody go
The game last Saturday between the
Merchants and Shirt Makers was a one
sided contest. The latter showed superb
ority in every part of the game and won
by score of II to s.
Mullagahoully wasn't there -! Worra
The Shirt Makers went to Norton
last Wednesday and defeated the Front
iers of that town by the decisive score OF
~ to 6. The latter were wholly out
classed.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-08-29
An Attractive Entertainment.

The Colonial Moving Picture Com
pany will appear at the opera house
Monday September Sth. The press has
unanimously pronounced this entertain
ment the easy peer of any of its class.
1t is not cheap aud crude exhibition
of moving pictures but is the very latest
development of this wonderful process.
This company has just concluded a
four years tour of the world, giving
private performances before the nobility
and royalty in every quarter of the
globe. Some of the latest and most ex-
elusive subjects will be presented.
Among Others will be realistic repro
duction of the pomp and pageantry and
royal splendor of the coronation OF Ed
ward VII. There will be also superb
series of moving pictures representing
the eruption of Mount Pelee. After the
first eruption of that volcano, photog-
raphers were sent to Martinique and
they actually secured these photographs
of the second great eruption. The Bos-
ton horseless fire department will be
shown in action. Pictures will also he
shown of an English stag hunt, a storm
at sea, shooting the whirlpool rapids and
"a great many others. These moving
pictures will be interspersed with per-
formsnces by high claos artists in rapid
clay modelling and smoke pictures. The
entertainment will be one to please old
and young of all classes of people.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-08-29
Clement Rally.

Owing TO the collapse Of Rev. Sam
Small at Braitleboro Monday evening
the Clement managers are reluctantly
compelled TO postpone the rally announe-
ed for this Thursday evening until Sat
urday evening August 80, and have
secured Joseph C. Jones of Rutland and
DIR. +. y. Belleau of Lewiston, Me-, ex
L. s. Consul at Three Rivers, 7. a., as
substitutes for the speakers originally
announced. Vocal aud instrumental
music will be interpreted between the
speeches. At the opera house Saturday
evening August 80.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-08-29


Mrs. J. A. Wagner of Berlin, n. H.,
has been visitor in town this week.
Mrs. b. j. McKenny is entertaining
her friend, Mrs. Hodson, of Auburn, Me-,
this week.
Mrs. Lila Cades and daughter Hazel
of Woodfords, Me-, are visiting the
formers parents, Mr.. and Mrs. W. Viii
mot.
The Ladies of the &. A. r. will give a
social tea in the &. A. Il. hall Wednes-
day. September 3. All are cordially in
vited.
The HERALD extends greetings and
welcome to |. w. Payne, wife and chill
dren who have taken up a residence
here, coming from Lima, Ohio. Mr.
PAYNE succeeds O. l.. Fultz as train dis.
patcher.
Mrs. w. II. Edmondson, of Toledo,
| Ohio. came here about three weeks ago
to visit her parents, Mr.. and Mrs q. d.
Herrin, accompanied by her two children
The youngest, a little girl of 10 months
has been very i'll during her stay, and
for time her recovery was despaired of
but there is a little improvement in her
condition, and all hope that she will ye
be spared to the parents. Mr.. Edmond
son came last week.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-08-29
Skaters All Records.

Twice in hospital, F. A. Gulledge, Yer
bena, Ala, paid vast sum to doctors to
cure a severe case of piles, causing "a
tumors. When all failed Bucklen's Arni-
ca Salve soon cured him. Subdues m
flammation, conquers Aches, kills Pains.
Best Salve in the world. 25c at John
w. Thurston's drug store.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-08-29
TOWN TOPICS.
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

List of letters remaining uncalled for
at the Island Pond post office Aug. %:
Alex DesportS, George Aaron Hill,
Antonio Mimic, Zidirico Nincenzo.
leHii0H idrerfissd Letters.
u. ". Carpenter, Postmaster.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-08-29
ISLAND POND nIdn SCHOOL.
New Era OF Prosperity. Additional Courses Of
Study. New Principal.


LOCATION.
The village Of Island Pond is situated
on the shore of a slightly sheet of water
from which it takes its nrme. 1t is
model country town, having many fine
residences, beautiful streets lined with
shade trees, and lighted by electricity.
Delightful walks. drives. bicycle rides,
boating, and mountain climbing afford
opportunity for the most healthful exer-
else. The Grand Trunk Railway passes
through the village, making access easy
from all directions. The town is sup
piled with pure spring water, and on
account of its high altitude is, without
doubt, the most healthful in the state,
contagious diseases being almost UNI
known in this vicinity.
SCHOOL BUILDING.
The school is located in new and
commodious building which is strictly
modern in every respect, the greatest
care having been exercised in the light
ing, heating, ventilating, seating and
sanitary arrangements. Large recreation
grounds surround the building and the
village athletic grounds are at the dis
posal of the students after school hours
and holidays.
EQUIPMENT.
The school is supplied with the neces-
sary reference books, charts, maps, and
scientific apparatus to facilitate good
work. The public library contains
choice selection of reading matter, en-
bracing histories, and works on general
literature, science and nature. \ ladies
reading room containing all the current
literature is open every weekday, after
noon and evening. A Young Mems
Christian Association building will soon
be in process of construction, TO be
opened early in the winter. This will
contain gymnasium, baths and public
reading room for young men.
TUE PRINCIPAL.
The trustees have been fortunate this
year in securing the services of 5. Ever
EFT Marks as Principal. Prof. Marks is
a man particularly we'll qualified to fill
this position, having had several years
experience as instructor, and has been
especially successful as principal at the
Greeley Institute, Cumberland, Maine,
Limington Academy, and similar insti-
tutions.
EXPENSES.
The expenses of out of town students
are low. The tuition is at the rate OF
% cents per week, payable at the middle
of each term. Board may be obtained
among the families of the village al
moderate rates.
COURSES.
The school offers three courses, viz:
|. College Preparatory Course.
II. General Classical Course.
III. English aud Scientific Course.
Another year has been added to thu
course of study, requiring four year
study to graduate student from thu
school and giving him, if he so desires,
college preparatory course. Student
who have attended the school one yea
or more will be graduated at the com
pletion of the former three years cours
r if they so desire, but those enterin
hereafter will be expected to follow tn
, courses as now laid down. A specia
commercial course will be given thos
f desiring to follow such studies as boob
, keeping, corresponding, commercial law
commercial arithmetic, etc.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-08-29

Rev. and Mrs. +. j. Gale and Mrs.
Morrison are enjoying a vacation at Sey-
mour lake.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-08-29
EXPENSES.

The expenses of out of town students
are low. The tuition is at the rate of
% cents per week, payable at the middle
of each term. Board may be obtained
among the families of the village at
moderate rates.
The Southern herald., 1902-08-29

Nmhing more imprria.isiie has
occurred during the administration
Of President Roosevelt than the
discharge Of Miss Ta7lor, an en-
plOyee Of the War Department,
which took place recently. Miss
Taylor claimed that her discharge
was due to her critiEism If the poll
icy Of the administration in the
public print bu, tha: elaiL was re-
garded with considerable scepti.
eism until Secretary Root filed a
reply 10 a msndamus, issued BY
the courts at Miss Taylors request,
compelling the Secretary to show
cause. The sum aud substance Of
Mr.. Roots reply is to the effect
that Miss Taylor had been guilty Of
less msjestr in that she had
severely criticised President Rosse-
welt aud the imperlalistie policy OF
the administration and therefore
+" fpr the good Of the service" he
ordered her dismissal.
The Southern herald., 1902-08-29
NEWS FROM HERBERT.

L iitor Southern Herald Cedar
Grove neighboThood is still on
boom. The sound Of the steam
whistles in our midst, the rum
bling of wagons and buggies on
the public highways, the rrging Of
farm and school bells, all tell Us
that our people are on the move.
Notwithstanding some Of our cot
ton fields are white with open cot
ton, vet our school, Cedar Grove
is very good. We have just clos
ed pro,racted meeting at Mt,
Pleasant Baptist church, resulting
in the membership being revived
and ten accessions to The church.
Rev. W. K Anderson did the
preaching.
Mr. Van Randall, our Justice OF
the Peace, is erecting commodl
Gus residence, which will add
great deal to our neighborhood
Mr. Dow wilkinson has the hon
or Of having the first bale Of cot
ton in our midst, and MIR. I F
Randall the of ginning the same.
The time will sure come when
our patrons throughout the country
will be called upon to decide whrth.
er We are to have a three or siS
m Dnlhs winter term ct me u'g
every patron to come out and ex
erciSe their privilege either for ol
against six month winter term
Correspondent.
The Southern herald., 1902-08-29
At THE ADJOURNMENT OF
THE TEACHERS IN
STITUTE

Held in Liberty, for the week
ending Aug. 22d, 1902, the follow.
ing report was adopted and read /:
We, the white teachers of Amite
county, Miss. assembled in insti.
tuie meeting from August 18th to
the 22d, inclusive, realizing that
we have been much edited in this
weeks work. hereby adopt the
following resolutions:
Resolved, That the thanks of
the teachers present be extended
to Prof J f. Wallace and Miss
Carrie Harrell for the painslaking
and efficient manner in which they
have conducted their work, regret.
ting, however, that so few of our
teachers have attended to be in
structed, enthused and enjoy the
weeks work in learning more of
teaching, the highest and best of
all professions.
Resolved, That, aside from the
main work oflhe institute, we have
been benefited by the association
with such scholarly and Christian
gentleman as Prof. Wallace has
shown himself to be.
Resolved, That, to Miss Harrell
the mothers of this county owe a
great debt of gratitude for her in.
struction to Us present in teaching
the little children all the elements
of culture and the formation OF
character at the time of life where
impressions for the good is most
indelibly fixed and We further ex.
tend to her our lasting gratitude
for her kind and elegant manner
in showing Us how to do so much
more in accomplishing good results
in our work.
Mrs. Ellen Weathersby,
Miss Lille Avery,
Miss Estelle McGehee,
Committee.
Gloster, Csntreville and Wood.
Vile papers please copy.
The Southern herald., 1902-08-29

American soldiers who marry
PHILIPPINE women in the future
will run a grsa, risk Of being dl =
honestly discharged The trequ-n.
cy of such marriages has been made
the subject of a report to the War
Department by General Chaffee,
who takes the ground that rather
than give the soldier an excuse to
desert his native wife when his
regiment is ordered to other quar-.
lers, he will order the soldiers dis.
charged without honor.
The Southern herald., 1902-08-29
THE EARTH BURNING.

F. Pavell, a well known and re.
liable citizen of Cameron parish
sends the following strange story
to the BpaumOnI Journal
d" We have a strange phenome-
non in the northeastern part of
this (Cameron) parish near Creole
poStoflice, the grounG has taken
fire in deep sea marsh and has
been burning continuously for over
three months. Already the hames
have burned out a hole over two
miles long and six feet deep, and
the fire is still burning. Banks OF
the burned space were left almost
perpendicular by the progress oI
flames.
The Southern herald., 1902-08-29
ESTRAY NOTICES

r-.--s7 bv Duncan MeMillon before
NJ p Il iIs-n,I P. one COW and calf COW
~. 1i- "a brown sides and brown spots calf
qIite back and belly shout thrse WeekS q oi9
SOL appraised al Sl200 By Ch2riey hesl
nj ~. 81 Wall on June srd lsR and I'll
h solals MoHdsy in September
The following described estrays
vas taken up O. D. Newman and
.,Tsred before me c. F HaTTell,
Cnronsr and Ranger OF Amite coun.
~ an June 10Th 1902, and apQFais-
ID At $40 90 by Robt. NoUdall aud
NJ A Hughey,
One small pale red COW and CALI
unmarked, the COW about 5 years
o,d aud calf about 3 months old
This stock will be sold lst Men
day in September.
The following described prop
sr,v was taken up by W J Travis
and strayed before me, ". D.
/ PRAY a J. P. Of Amite county, on
July .. 1902, aud valued by Z. "
/ Barron and W. S. Prescott, at
1 $40 90: Pale red COW, about Il
wears old, one pale red bull calf
about three weeks eld, cow mark
ed with split aud underbit in left
ear and swallow-iork and underblt
| in the light ear, right hip has been
| broken, large bump in right flank,
muly headed, white face. This
property will be sold lst Monday
/ in October 1902
The following described proper
Ity was taken up by A. W. VIII
Iiams. and straypd before Chas
/ Hooper J P of Amite county,
July Z, 1902 ana appraised at nint
dollars $50 O00 by E. 8 Wall anC
IL. T. Smith, aud will he cold lsl
Monday in October 1902: Small
red COW marked; crop in left ear
The following described property was ia
ken up bv G. H. Nunnery and strayed be
fore .. F. Harren Ranger, and apprais
cd bv Robt. MoGehee and Winter Smitl
at SIS 90 on 2lst day Of July 1902: On
brown heifer yearling about y years old
marked with under figure in each ear
Sud property will be sold lst Monday IL
October.
The following described estrays were takel
up bv John I Nolens and estrayed betor
Jill Parsons J ? of Amite county, dist
on August 8, 1902, and valued at $l2 so b.
w F Jackson and Ii Parker:
One COW and calf, Cow, black sides, AM
white spccke back, medium size, five year
old, marked, crop and unerbt il right an
swallowfork in the left ear; Calf same color
unmaked, aud abont five months old. Es
trays will be sold LIST Monday in November
The following described estfay was take
up by Il o Coleman and strayed before y
K Jacobs J Z Of Amite county, and val
ued at SO 20 by S Reynolds and
Wilkinson, August 18th 1902 Estray wi
be sold lst Monday in November.
Red male ycarng about two years an
six months old without brands OF marks
CT. HARRELL, Coroner and Ranger
The Southern herald., 1902-08-29
Managers Primary sleetion-Aus'
SO,h., Saturday 1902

Liberty-T H Van Norman, J 3
Turnipsssd, " Z Lea,Jr.
Zion Hill-WH Day, S Stokes,
E N Shurley.
Tolers D B White, Il + Caasey,
Hays,
Thickwnods-H VI Carruth,
Thomas Lansdale. Jr. W Il Caul
f-ld.
Talberts-B E Jacobs, 7 J Dye,
RG Mcdonald.
Onesls-R II Day, H W Andersi
John Brady.
smiths-W H BadO on, c f
Reeves, NE Hu,sOn.
Spurloeks-T S Cockerham, T
C Webb Jr. Jas. R Bates.
Tickfaw-P c Webb Sr., Franz
Lea. T NJ Honea.
Walls-A ) Cook, Richard Eel
der, W II Bates.
Managers are requested TO re
turn the boxes with election returnI
TO the Executive Committee q
Monday, Sept lst.
Committee adjourned to meet a
Liberty, atll o'clock, a. m e., MOI
day, Sept. lst.
c II Firth Chm pro TEN.
". D. Caultield, Sec.
The Southern herald., 1902-08-29
Congressional.

Jnha Sharp Williams won iu the
Primsry election held in The Eigbrh
Mississippi Congressional Distrie',
carrying YaznO practically solid,
every box 10 Hinds except Edwards
which was for Hooker. carried Ran
kin and Madison over both uppo-
usnts, Henry only getting a msjor-
iIy IN Warren-his home county.
The passing Of Warren county
as a dominant political factor in
the congressional district in which
she is embraced was signalized in
the recent primary election in this
district. Il viii be remembered
how, with her big primary vote,
she lorded it over the little Delta
counties 10 the old third district
until none were able 10 say her nay,
invariably naming and imposing
her candidates on the weaker sis
,ers. And because OF this fact,
when the redistricling bill was be
fore the Legislature, none Of the
counties wanted to be placed in the
same congressional district with
Warren, for divers reasons. The
issue Of the recent contest, how
ever, proves that such fears were
grOundless in this district. Kinds
county will always lead with the
largest primary vote, YaEon coun.
Ity will come next, and Warren
third. In addition, inasmuch a.
Kinds, Madison and Yagoo are il
the same judicial district, it looks
like the three, having a majority
in both districts, will always b,
able, if they choose, to keep tn,
Congressman, judge aud distrir
attorney between them, Leaving
Warren with no crust wherewill
10 solacs herself.