Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-02-17
TOWN TOPICS.

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The stork visited the home of MIR
and Mrs Charles Petrie Monday nigh
and left them bonnie little daughter.
The question of the license vote al
the town meeting in March is not
attracting very great attention or discus
sion.
Mrs. Charles Bresse has bought from
Mrs. Frank Emery, with immediate
possession, the Mrs. Warren place or
Railroad street.
w. II. Bishop, Jr., came up las,
Thursday from Berlin, N. H., where he
is employed as electrician, remaining
until Saturday.
1t is with pleasure we state that the
eldest daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
dickson, who has been i'll with scarlet
fever, has entirely recovered.
judging by the articles in the town
meeting warning, DR.. Norcross will be
very much in evidence on the water
question at the annual town meeting.
Miss Strathern has been confined to
the house for several days, suffering
from severe cold, but is improving
and hopeful of returning to her millin'
cry store ere the week is out.
The combined snow storms and cold
waves of the past few days were very
severe, the worst Of the season. Trains
were several hours late, and freight
traffic badly delayed. But all is serene
again and springtime will come-in due
time.
Miss LeBourveau gave a progressive
card party at her home last Friday
evening, proving herself a charming
hostess, so that it goes without saying
that her guests enjoyed themselves tc
the utmost. Dainty refreshments were
served.
Because of the severe weather and the
consequent inability of some of the
grand officers to reach Island Pond, the
annual district meeting announced to be
held with Oswegotchie Lodge last Tues.
day evening, has been postponed until
next Tuesday evening.
Ed. BLY, of East Charleston dropped
his pocket book recently while leaving
Stern Brothers store, which was found
by Julius and promptly restored to the
owner. AS it contained much of value
it is fortunate that it fell in the door
way of the store rather than in the
street.
ID. P. Mackenzie was called tt
Chelsea, Mass, last Saturday by the
death OF his mother. The deceased had
been an invalid for many years. the
greater part of the time almost helpless
requiring constant care and attention
which was fully bestowed by her devoted
daughter, Mrs. Fessenden, with whom
she had made her home.
Miss Esther Hall very pleasantly and
happily entertained number Of he
school mates and young friends at tn
home of her sister, Mrs. G. E. johnson
Monday evening, the occasion being tn
sixteenth anniversary Of her birthday
The young lady was the recipient o
many birthday gifts from her guests
All spent most delightful evening.
After attending service last Tuesda
evening some twenty or more OF tn
members of the Christian Endeavo
Society went on snow shoe tramp, an
then met at the home Of Miss Av
Needham at her invitation to yalentin
party, where other members had alread
assembled. There was a short music'
programme, various games we're playe
and choice refreshments served, maxim
the occasion one of great enjoyment
all.
George Furber went into John -"
/. Thurston's drug store few days sine
to make purchase, and laid down
Ave dollar bill on the cash registe
While his back was turned for momen
a pet kitten seized the bill and carrie
it off, Turning again 10 the registt
George missed the money, and the
there was some. excitement as to whel
il had gone. but calm was restored I
the discovery of the kitten playing wit
- the bill at the other end of the store.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. Stolte were ha
! PLY Surprised one evening last week
) a number of their friends, who called
B remind them it was the tenth annive
+ sary of their wedding. Mr. Stolte WI
a very much surprised man when
went to the door attired in his robe I
mutt to find 50 many demanding ADM
lance. 1t was very pleasant gatherin
attended with much sociability, al
( numerous appropriate gifts were left
of tho occasiou. The contra