Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1904-10-28

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warded if found.
Harry j. Ladd of Rumford Falls, Me-,
came to town Tuesday, to remain during
the open deer season.
Guy Davis, motorman at Boston is
at home on visit to his parents,
accompanied by his wife.
The courtesy of Willard Curtis in
supplying the editors home with some
extra nice turnips is appreciated.
George l.. Dyer and Ernest L. Greene
went to Boston Saturday. The former
will be absent two weeks, the latter's
absence uncertain at present.
Mrs. Fred Lavallee returned Monday
from visit to her mother at Swanton,
accompanied by her sister, Miss Eva
Hope. The latter will remain during
the winter.
w. II. MlllhltT VI IOUStS OlHt, ~.
Y, spent few days with his mother at
the home of A. S. McAlister the past
week leaving Tuesday morning. His
little daughter Lyla returned with him.
5. NJ. Barrette and wife have returned
to their home at Portland after pleas
ant visit of three weeks with Mrs.
Barrette's parents, Mr., and Mrs. }. ii.
Murphy, and her sister, Mrs. o. &.
Stevens.
At the meeting of Essex Lodge, |.
o. o. F., last Thursday evening one can
didate received the first degree. Among
the visitors present were +. A. Cook, ID.
ID. e. NJ, and p. A. Robbins, Grand
Warden, both of Newport.
The Ladies Literary Club will com
mence the seasons work next Thursday
afternoon, November 3, at the home OF
the pres,denG, Mrs. Nj. L. Sadleir. The
study of German history and German
literature figures largely in the pro-
gramme.
The will of the late George II. Fitz-
gerald was admitted to probate Satur-
day, at special session of the probate
court held at Island Pond. Mrs. Fitz-
gerald is named as executrix, with l.. A.
Cobb as co-executor. The commissioners
are Il. M. Mansur and +. G. Mosher. 1t
will be quite an extensive estate to
settle.
Fred Crevier, of Longueuil, has
just completed a service of fifty years in
the employ of the Grand Trunk, for
upwards quarter century running as
conductor between Montreal and Island
Pord. He retires with remarkable
record in freedom from accidents and
trouble. A host of friends along the
line between the two points mentioned
hope he may enjoy long period of rest
and happiness, after so long period of
meritorious service. He is succeeded by
Middle White, former Island Pond
boy, whose promotion is gratifying to
his old friends here.
AS already announced, the Woman's
Auxiliary annual sale, supper and enter
tainment occurs this Thursday after
noon and evening at the opera house.
Sale commences at o'clock of some
very desirable and serviceable articles.
A chicken supper, including several side
dishes, will be served from 5 to 7 for %
cents. At s o'clock concert will be
given. In addition to the noted artists
already mentioned as taking part, Mrs.
Landry, her son, and Miss Mable Barker,
our people will have an opportunity of
hearing Mr.. Fred Carter, Moutreal's
noted baritone singer. This quartette
possess great musical ability, and will
present an interesting programme in a
pleasing and artistic manner.
Wednesday, October 10, will long be
remembered by those members of Eras-
tus Buck, w. r. C.,who had the pleasure
of attending the district meeting held at
West Charleston with Isaac Blake w. r.
c., No. SO. An early start in the
morning brought us to Isaac Blake Post
Headquarters about 1870, where The
President, Mrs. Calkins. and a large
delegation of her Corps members gave us
a hearty welcome, which was responded
to by Mrs. Mary B. Goodwin, Depart
ment President, in behalf of the visiting
members after which the Conductor
presented each member with lovely
bouquet of flowers, that added to the
brightness of the occasion. Then din
ner was announced and it proved to be
banquet, abundant and appetizing,
such as the ladies of West Charleston
know just how to serve. After dinner
we all adjourned to Village Hall, which
had been prepared for the work, decora-
ted with potted plants, cut flowers and
flags. Erastus Buck Corps flled the
chairs and performed the work of the
order in manner which won the
approval of the inspecting officer. Then