Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-08-18

Miss Esseffa Chappell is visiting
relatives at West Burke.
p. +. Dempsey has gone to Oldtown.
Me-, for a weeks vacation.
W. NJ. Smith. wife and daughter Rita
spent Sunday at Groyeton.
Mis- Demerse of Coaticook, Que, is
the guest Of Mrs. Henry Lougee.
The eclipse of the moon visible Mon.
day night was observed by many. The
greatest eclipse was at l0.4l.
The Rev, and Mrs. F.. p. Lee and
daughter have gone to Leigh Hurst
Waterford, to be absent ten days.
Ed. Nelson of Norton took his first
step in Masonry at the stated communi
cation of Island Pond Lodge on Mon.
day.
Mrs. Leonard Steady is entertaining
two cousins from Lisbon Falls, Me,
Mrs. Louisa Hartshoru and daughter
Alkaline.
DR.. Tracy returned Sunday to his
home at Meriden, Conn, much bene-
fitted by his few weeks rest in the home
Of his childhood
\. ). McAlister returned Wednesday
morning from Shannonville, Ont,
whittier he was called two weeks ago 10y
the death of his father.
DESTROYS of attending school another
year Howard AmeS has resigned his
position as night baggageman at the
station, and is succeeded by Middle
Boutin.
Uncle" Richard Maplesden, of Nor
gan Centre, upwards of eighty years old,
is again running his vegetable and sup
ply cart to Island Pond. Smart old
man, that.
Miss Hattie Dollotf of New York is
visiting Mrs. Fred Stevens. The latter
is also entertaining her mother, Mrs
brigham and her aunt, Mrs. Ralph
Nichols, from SaundersviLle, Mass. Mrs.
Nichols is accompanied by her son.
A number were disappointed at their
inability "Wednesday to procure their
fayorite beverage, the saloon being
closed. 1t was a legal holiday, Benning-
ton Battle day They say in future they
will be better posted on legal holidays.
L. W. Stevens, instructed by j. b.
Fields. will sell by public auction on
Tuesday August %, at P. NJ, near the
post office, lot of household effects,
including everything needed to furnish
house. For enumerated list, terms,
etc, see posters.
The Rev. c. d. Lance will preach the
sermon at the Lyndonville campmeeting
next Thursday evening. August "a. The
campmeeting begins today, Thursday,
aud arrangements have been made SC
that tennis, baseball, golf, chess and
other games may be INDUCED in.
The ladies of the Y. NJ. C. A. will
! give an outdoor social on the verandas
of the Association building Friday even
ing, August IS. An interesting musical
programme is being prepared, to consist
of selections by the Mandolin Club
vocal solos, etc. Ice cream and cakt
will be served. Price only ten cents.
At meeting of the executive com
mittee of the Essex County Sunda.
School Association, held Monday a
Bloomfield, it was decided to accept tn
invitation to hold the annual convention
at Island Pond, September Z and S. !
programme was mapped out, and vii
soon be in the hands of the printer.
Col. sprague Of st. Johnsbury i
making his monthly visit to Islam
Pond, and is kept busy acknowledge
the congratulations of his friends her'
and they are legion, at the appointmeu
of his sou, Prof. o. NJ. W. Sprague, q
professor of political economy an
finance in the college of law in the In
perial University of Japan at Toxic, ais
lecturer on the same subjects in the Toki
higher commercial school. Very re
sponsible positions for young maj
but he will meet all requirements, bein
splendidly equipped for the position
He will leave ST. Johnsbury some tin
next month, accompanied by his bride