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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-07-06

The ladies will be specially interested
in Stern Brothers advertisement.
Charles ID. Ladd aud wife OF Lyndon.
vile We're visitors here last week.
Mrs. Seth Ladd from Baker City,
Oregon, is visiting relatives aud friends
IN town.
The Rev. Thomas Hall will he the
preacher at Waterville and Eustis Mines,
Que, next Sunday.
The Fourth commenced ahead OF
time-the evening OF the third, in keep
ing with the times.
Miss Blanche Winslow of Portland
is spending her animal vacation here,
stayiug at Mrs. VI j. Halls.
Regular meeting of Essex Lodge. !,
o. o. F.. this Thursday evening Work,
third degree, two candidates.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. l.. Hunt returned
to Island Pond Saturday evening, after
a vacation at Malone, y. Y, aud st.
Adams.
The ball boys went to Coaticook, F.
q, Monday to play a match game, and
succeeded in winning it 10y score of
II %.
Mrs. W, Danforth returned to Brook
lyn last Friday, greatly benefited 10y her
few weeks stay. Mrs. Frank Emery ac-
companed her aud will remain in
Brook yn month or more.
The firemen opened up aud tested
the village hydrants tuesday evening to
see that they We're III working order il
case an emergency called for their use
Everything was found in good shape.
Mrs. Frank NJ. Thnrstou, who ha,
been here the past two weeks, returns
today to her home at Portland. She
occupied her old place with the choir o
Christ Church last Sunday much to th'
pleasure of the congregation.
Mrs. Ed. Gonya aud her mother, Mrs
Cate, came from Durand. Mich, last
Friday to spend few weeks with oil,
friends. They are as pleased to b.
once more in Island Pond as thei
friends are to greet them. Mrs. Cat
may decide upon remaining here.
The Grand Trunk commenced thei
cheap seaside excursions last Sunday
and will continue them each Sunda
until September 0, inclusive. Specia
trains will leave Island Pond at APO \
NJ. Fares for round trip, POrtlan
Sl.50, the Islands $40, Harpswe
Sl.Sj, Old Orchard Sl.90.
A reception was rendered Georg
Seymour aud bride at the home of hi
parents, Mr.. aud Mrs. Thomas Seymour
last Friday evening, attended by fort
or more friends, from whom the newl
welded pair received many handsom
tokens of affection and goodwill. lc
cream, cake, coffee and other refresI
ments were served. 1t was a most Ell
ioyable occasion for all.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-07-06
The feature of insurance

which should most strongly appeal to
the public may be clearly understood
by likening the face of the policy to an
apple. The family, not lawyers nor
creditors, but the family, take the
whole apple, first bite and the core
National Life ms. Co. of Vt. Mutual,
W. W. sPRAGUE & SON,
Gen. Agents of Northwestern Vermont,
st. Johnsbury, VI.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-07-06

Simon Tracy was up from Lancaster
to spend the Fourth.
WiIbert Campbell of Berlin was in
town "Wednesday calling on old friends
and associates.
{. b. Ilodsden came home from
keene, y. H.. Tuesday, to remain until
Oct ober. He reports business booming
III the Cane shirt factory there.
Rev f. W. Lewis of st. Johnshury,
Presiding Elder. will preach at the
Methodist Church next Sunday morning,
The pastor will preach in the evening.
Mr.. Thomas Cowhard OF DixyiIle, p.
q, and Miss Maude Spaulding of Comp
ton, L. q. We're united in marriage at
the parsonage by Rev. {. u. Lance Fri.
day evening june -.
Charles 4. Buruham has newly
papered and painted the downstairs ten
ement of his house opposite the HERALD
office. aud would like to rent it to some
good tenant. Apply to O. l.. Mansur.
Milton Stern, who is student at
brooklyn, y. Y, came home Tuesday
to speud the summer vacation with his
parents. Milton has made creditable
record there, on more than one occasion
winning special prize.
The stated communication of Island
Pond Lodge, F. \ \. NJ, for the current
month will he held next Monday
evening at ) O'Clock. Work on the
second degree, aud full attendance
of the brethren desired,
The Junior Christian Endeavor Soci-
city Withhold Is cent social at the opera
nall, Tuesday evening, july IL, at 5
O'Clock. y programme consisting Of
music, tableaux, etc, has been prepared,
followed 10y games. lee cream aud cake
will be served. \ cordial invitation is
Axtended to all to he present.
The home of Mr.. aud Mrs. T. IL. Far
rell was the scene OF happy gathering
Saturday afternoon. when some fifty
little girls and boys assembled there. the
| occasion being the seventh birthday
anniversary OF their daughter, Margaret
Irene. After enjoying themselves play
ing and making things merry as only
such gathering can, they sat down Ia
Il delightful repast, and soon after de-
parted for home with the wish that
Irene would see many more such birth
day anniversaries. Irene was the recip-
lent of many valuable presents.
Ii was rainy but noisy Fourth. The
boys did not allow the weather tC
dampen their ardor in making noisy
demonstrations with all kinds of fire
crackers and torpedoeS. They evidently
enjoyed themselves. The weather
cleared sufficiently in the afternoon tC
permit of "a game OF baseball between
the Berlins and Island Ponds and, a.
Was anticipated, the latter were hope
lessly defeated. In the evening grea
quantities of powder were exploded
many private residences We're illumi
nated with red and green lights, an,
the sky for an hour or more was ablaz
with rockets. The days festvitie
closed with "a social dance, that wa
largely attended and enjoyed. Bushes
generally was practically suspende,
throughout the day.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-07-06
A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES.

Itching, Blind, bleeding, Protruding
Piles. Druggists are authorized to re
fund money if PAzo OINTMENT fails to
cure in to II days. SOC.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-07-06
TOWN TOPICS
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

NNEFITsf.D II II EkS.
List OF letters remaining uncalled for
Island Pond post office, June, So
Mrs. {. Barrett.
&. II. Cushman.
Baker, Cummings 4 Baker.
Jos. Lessard.
Alfred LevaSoeur.
Arthur Petoe,
Geo. f.. Stevenson.
George Wilson, ?.
lieRtioR idrertised Letters.
o. ". Carpenter. Postmaster.
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~ 9GE
BY kzN MLT5E~
BY TIN ML7sE

not for a moment forgotten. Tho
wrongs suffered by her race had not
elnbittered her, but had impressed her,
strongly with the duty of observing:
fence was too high for safe jumping
he would dismount and let it down-
II 1T merely separated field and forest
or two barren fields he left 1t pen
but if it separated fields in which crops
were growing or in either Of which wac
a crop he conscientiously replaced 1t in
as good condition as when he found 1t
All of the knowledge that he had OF.
h country was that a settlement,
called Lousy e lay to the left Of
be encamped on the right of it. Where
h DAD was he had but little idea. He
wanted to nov where Lousy Level
was In order that he might go in tina
other direction.
Toward midnight he came to a farm
house, and with that bit of infor-
nation as a pretext he dared to arouse
the farmer and sask the direction to.
that locality. In reply to a question.
which was natural in those troublOuS;
times, he replied that his mother was
! sick over on the Level, and he had.
been after a DOCTOR
AS soon as the farmer had returned
to the house Tom went to the spring
house, where he had discovered some
pans of milk. and stopped long enough
TO drink the contents or one, which W18
a mighty source Of strength for his
desperate ride.
Leaving the level of unseemly mama
far to the left he kept the course as his
judgment and the stars dictated. and
after a long ride, after many hard
struggles with briars and brambles. at
ter passing through many strips of Q
| est and crossing many a rail fence. his
heart bounded for Joy as they emerged
into the highway and he discovered q
freshly broken laurel branch. lying
/ upon the right side.
Getting down he soon found a fence.
and could plainly see where q party OF
horsemen had crossed, and then put UP
the gap.
A mile or two further on he found his
! friends, all wrapped in soundest slum-
/! ber-not even a sentry out to give b
alarm in case Of the approach of foe or
friend. They did not at all expect =
visitation from either, they felt SO sure
of their hiding place. They all needed
a full nights rest. too, in order to be
ready for the great ride of the NOR
| row.
Tom picketed his horse, rolled himself
in his blanket, and vas soon as sound
| asleep as the happiest of the party.
About daybreak he was awakened by
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-08-24
Judge PettensiII's Joke.

A number of young men who were
shooting craps in an old barn near Mall
den one Sunday were captured by the
police. When their names were being
taken one of them answered Charles
johnson, dear" but the officer took the
name literally and Charles johnson
Dear was brought to court.
When before Judge Pettengil)
Charles either forgot the addition to
his name or thought the joke had gone
far enough; anyway. he did not an
'swer until Court Officer Blanchard or
dered him to stand up.
The Judge asked him why he did NOT
answer when his name was called and,
with a smile hat vas both childlike
and bland, johnson answered.: My
name is Charles Johnson, your honor
lost the dear when l left my home
and mother. was only dear to her.
"Oh, indeed!" answered the magis.
rate; II think you underrate your
self, Charles, and to show you that yo<
are still a little dear. you, Charles
johnson Dear, shall pay $40, and you,
companiOnS ONLY S."
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Tho Presidents Pay.

From the washington Star.
President Roosevelt gets his alars.
the last day Of each month. It is taken
to the White House by a messenger
from the ~treasurer's Office in the shape
of a check, and handed over to. the.
official who has been directed to look
after it.
The presidents salary OF $4,000 n.
year is divided n eight checks of ST.
1861 each and four checks of 81
1866 each. Two months out Of every
three the president gets a check for
the larger sum and the other month
he gets l cent less on his check. This.
has been the custom for many years
and a mistake was never made but
once. That was during the second adj
m~inistration Of President Cleveland
One month when his check should have
been $4,1d6. 81, the ~bookkeeper made it
out for only $4,166. &c. When the books
were balanced at the end of the fiscal
year it was found that the president
was III 1 cent by the government, The
a check on the United States treasurer
for this amount and forwarded it to
Mr.. Cleveland. Because 1T was the
smallest sum a warrant was ever
drawn for upon the government it WAS
kept as a souvenir and was pre-
sented. If the ex-president desires to-
do so at any time 1t will be promptly
cashed.
President Roosevelt's checks are
taken to the White House by the same
messenger each time. His name is VIII
liam r. Padgett, and he is employed in
the treasurer's Office. He was for a
long time a sergeant in Battery A.
Fourth United States artillery, and
served in the army at different points.
He served in the marine corps prior to
enlisting in the army and went over
the world. His service to the govern
ment was honest and faithful through
out and his record when he gave up his
uniform vas good. He delights in go
ing to the White House with the check
for the president and takes as much
care of it as II he were handling az:
much cash.
Padgett lives in Alexandria. Va. be-
ing a Virginian by birth.
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Copyright. 1903, by ". r. Hearst.)

Copyright, 1903, by w. r. Hearst.)
My friend Squire Tom is the son of
Virginia. and q Cherokee woman.
When the civil war began he was a
mere boy, blu he promptly Joined the
confederate army, and became a scout,
first for General Joe Wheeler and then
for General N. Is. Forrest.
Upon one occasion his little party
was ordered to make the nearest pos
full observations of the strength of the
situation of the enemy and report to
the commanding general.
AS they were proceeding rather lei
surely through a fertile section of mid
die Tennessee d give the horses a lit
surprised by a force Of federal cavalry,
n in Squire Toms own words, did
the only thing that was left for us to
do, and ran like the devil"
Duck river was somewhat swollen.
but under the inspiration of a sharp
fire from their pursuers they forced
their horses into the stream and all
emerged on-the opposite bank without
casualty save Tom, whose horse was
shot and killed.
Being an expert swimmer he succeed
ed in securing the bride and saddle
n getting safely ashore with his VAL
liable burden.
Inc party was now III a forest, anO
for the time being comparatively safe
But it was imperative that those who
Were mounted should push on as far as
was possible during daylight.
HI lieutenant IN command said to
the unfortunate boy: Tom, you are In
q desperate predicament, but I know OF
no other way than for US to leave you
to you fate, and may God bless you.
Goodby."
IAN that I ask of YOU" replied Tom,
lis that you will throw a green branch
upon the right hand side OF the road
whenever you leave Notchey Trace
for he knew that they would leave
that highway at night when they were
| ready to go into camp Notchey Trace
was so called because in those wild
days the way through the forest was
indicated by cutting notches in the
trees to tell the miles as we'll as per-
form the functions of guide posts when
the road was not plain.
II will do that, you may be sure
aid the lieutenant, but what earthly
good will that do you? We shall travel
at least twenty-five miles before we
go into camp, and you have no horse
We must break camp and push or be-
fore daylight in the morning."
II will be with O when you break
camp" said Ton.
The lieutenant pressed his hand
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warmly, the boys all babe him q re-
l%uctant, and, as they believed. a last
goodby, and away they wen at a
swift gallop.
they had taken until he came to a large
cor field. Into the midst of his he
plunged, and there kneeled upon the
ground, in obedience to q promise made
TO mis- Indian mother, who was a de-
vout Christian, and whose implicit
faith would put to shame the feebler
quality given to many people of greater
p~retensions, that he would always APP
peal to God for help in cases of euer-
gency.
Il went at it in mighty earnest" said
Squire Tom, but with the most inn
plicit faith that Zoe would hear and
answer my prayer. 1t may seem ridic-
ulous to you that L should have prayed
so long and so earnestly while intend
ing all the time to steal the first horse
that | laid eyes upon, but l was pray
ing for a horse, and l believed that
God would send me one, to take as a
gift from Him or to steal as a neces-
sity of war;
1t was II o'clock in the forenoon
when his companions left him. 1t was
noon when he entered the corr field.
1t was shutdown when he heard sounds
]as of a body of men and q train Of
wagons moving up the road, and there
upon brought his long prayer to a
close. He crept to a point where he
could see, and sure enough a body of
federal troops and a wagon train We're.
passing by.
Hungry and thirsty to the point Of
faintness, Tom was rejoiced beyond
expression when he discovered a large
number of fine watermelons in the part
CT the corn field where he was now
standing. Eating as much of the de-
licious fruit as he wished, he crept
along, concealed by the friendly. corn,
until he saw the federal force going
into camp near a barn II some cribs.
He remained concealed until after
darkness had fallen, and, fortunately
for him, pale moonlight soon succeed
ed. With everything became still he
accommodated and discovered that a
numbe of horses We're grazing not very
sentries he could not make out, but
the risk of challenge was one that
must be taken.
Lying down and dragging his saddle
and bride as best he could, he crept
to the nearest horse and tried to Sc
cure it, but the animal gave a slight
snort and ran ava from him. He
made several attempts with similar re-
suits, but finally came to a large mi
nal which showed no fear.
Quickly placing his saddle and bride
securely for Il desperate ride he mount
ed, and avoiding the road, where he
knew sentries were sure to be posted,
he mad off into the fields and over
fences, until he felt fairly secure from
successful pursuit. Then, having a fine
knowledge of stars and woodcraft in
general, he took observations, and pro-
ceeded in the general direction of the
spot he thought his comrades were
likely to have left the road. avoiding it,
and still proceeding through fields, for
ests and over fences.
Even in this emergency the lessons
which his mother had taught him were
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-08-24
ADVENTURES With LIONS.
Big Beasts Are Frequently Eneount-
cred by Man in South Africa.

fIOI1 0OuIH kAlIlEd. NEWS Is 10 hanQ
from two Independent sources Of an ex-
traordinary adventure that recently befell
Mr.. Dickert, a farmer living some fifteen
miles from Malindi Siding, on the Wan
kies line. Mr.. DECKER went to bed at 10
o'clock. and was just going to sleep when
he heard what he thought as a pig grunt-
ing and shifting outside the door. He
got up and stepped outside to call his dogs.
and Mrs. Dickert ran out with a rifle,
with which she hit the animal on the head,
causing it to loose its hold.
Mr.. Dicke Immediately snatched at the
rifle and fired, point blank, fortunately
killing the lion at the first she The whole
affair was over in a few seconds, and &C.
CURED close to the bed room door, where
the hungry animal had evidently been
waiting. Mr.. Dickert was badly scratched
and had his arm lacerated where the lion
seibed him. Though sufficiently serious
at the time, he now looks upon the adj
venture as one OF the most novel of his ex-
periences.
The people at Malindi Siding have been
annoyed by a lion that developed the habit
of coming light up to the station and was
heard in the neighborhood of the railway
mems houses. "A short time ago the con-
ductor of the Falls train and several of the
passengers saw two young ions PLAYING
between the rails near the Gwaai.
Further up the line, in the direction of
the Zambesi, the lions appear to be much
more numerous. Not long since the native
commissioner at Matetsi is reported to
have had fifteen head of live stock killed
in broad daylight by nine lions which were
hunting together.
Quite lately two or three lions have been
seen close to the Victoria Falls, on the
south side Of the river, but. for the reas-
surance Of visitors. it may be mentioned
that they only appeared at night and were
exceedingly shy of any human being.
At Dett which is on the same line of
railway, a few weeks ago the remains
were found of a white man who could NOT
be identified and who appeared to have
been killed S=d partly eaten by Ions.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-08-24
an exclamation. why. boys, looks
There is a strange horSe."

IN exclamation. why, boys, looks'
There is a strange horse!"
The presence of the animal caused n
good deal of CONSERVATION; but when
one Of the scouts discovered Tom rolled
up in his blanket and called attention
to him. the lieutenant exclaimed. in
enthusiasm, which military discipline
did not check, We'll, if there amt that
darned Injun!'
In turn every mar in the party gave
their companion, so Unexpectedly re-
turned to them, a sound hug and a
God bless you Tom, my boy!"
1t proved that the horse which Tom
had stolen as an answer to his half
day-long prayer was the property of
the wagon master, and the best raveIer
in the federal command.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-08-24
The Cat Out.
From the New York Weekly.

From the New York Weekly.
Mr.. Highliver Ito his valet)-James
you are evidently an honest man, and
I've never missed a penny since l had
you. but I don't see how a mar on your
wages can nave SO much spending
money.
James-You buys a mighty big lot O.
champagne. sab, TO you'setf an you
friends.
Mr.. Highliver-Indeed, 1 do-enor-
nous quantities., best imported. fresh
from France. Mr.. Wineman doesn't pay
you a commission, does he?
James-Oh, no, sab: but he pays me
q big price for the empty bottles.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-08-24
A Watchfui Statesman.

From the washington STAR
you are taking a great deal Of in
terest in this investigations"
Yes" answered the statesman. Il
have to give it close personal atten-
ton. want to make sure it doesn't
develop anything l don't care to have
KNOWN"
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-08-24
Talks to Wives.

Prom Harper's Bazaar.
Marriage isn't 81 set of rules. It Is q
condition of life, made by the charac-
tiers Of the two people who enter into
Il. There are homes that seem oc =
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warmly, the boys all babe him q re-
l%uctant, and, as they believed, a last
goodby, and away they Went at a
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-01-15
NORWEGIAN SPORTS
HAVE FINE SCHEME
Form Ski Club 20 Hold Biggest Tourna-
ment Ever Seen IN This
Country.

SALTWATER. MINI. Jan l5.-The
Norwegian Ski Club, organized for the
purpose of encouraging and promoting
all manner of outdoor sports in StiI!-
water, has Just met and adopted con-
stitution and elected officers.
The membership of the club viii not
be composed exclusively OF NOrWegians-
Others who are interested in outdoor
sports are privileged TO join. II is the
intention OF the club 10 prepare q rink
and also 10 arrange for a ski tournament
10 be held some time in February A
year hence, it IS anticipated, arrange
ments will be made for the holding of
the grandest ski tournament ever held IN
the State OF Minnesota, in fact, prob
ably the greatest ever held in the u5uu-
try.
The new club started of with a chart
er membership of forty. and il is expect
ed that by the time arrangements
are perfected for the holding of the
large ski tournament next year the club
viii be the leading organization OF its
kind in The country
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-01-15
SCOTCH YOUNGSTERS
BROUGHT FAIR PRICES
Two-Year-old Winner of Consecutive
Races Sold in Edinburgh
for $500.

EDINBURGH. Jan. 15.-Au import
ant sale Of blood stock took place re-
Gently at the Royal Horse Bazaar. Edin-
burgh. when Messrs. cairns. Wautow-
er and Penicuik. who are giving up
blood-stock breeding, disposed OF their
brood mares and horses in training.
There was a large and representative
attendance OF owners and trainers from
the north OF England and midland coun-
ties. besides buyers from Newmarket
and on behalf OF foreign governments
In ali some forty lots were offered. The
attraction of the sale was the two-year-
old CumnoCk Lad, a colt who won four
races, three in succession, during the
past season. Bidding was confined dur
ing the latter stages to Mr.. Potts. the
Newmarket veterinary surgeon, and Sir
r. W B. Jardine, OF Casuemilk, who
was present along with Lord Dalmany,
and at s.. 800 the colt was knocked down
to Mr.. Potts, who was acting in behalf
OF Major JOicey, The colt was sent 10
Newmarket. and goes into Pickering 5
stable.
The next highest price was 1000 FOR
Ballochmyle, Cumnock Lads dam, who
went TO the bid OF }. Lewis. OF Liver
pool. and who bought extensively on be-
half OF the German and Austrian gov
eTnmentS.