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Holbrook argus., 1908-09-08

A freight derailment on the first district tied up the road for d time Thursday night. No. 8 due here that evening arrived some time after eight o'clock Friday morning. No 1 and No. ' of Friday were each several hours late. The cause of the de- rallment is. thought to be the breaking of an axle under a car oflogs. The train crew escaped uninjured.
Holbrook argus., 1908-09-08

A number of Winslow men are interested in rich find of gold and copper ore in the region ot Parker and Ben Holmes, the well known Santa Fe agent of Wins low, passed through Kingman a few days ago on his way to the mines to make an examination. The boys are well known in King man and their friends are pleased with the1r good fortune.-King- man Miner.
Holbrook argus., 1908-09-08

Newspaper reports from San Bernardino during the past week state that the machinists strike has been officially declared off by the officers of the Machinists Union the date of it's term1nation being September first. This strike was called over four years ago but from present indications, though q hard fight was made, the machinists have suffered a total defeat the Santa Fe shops being manned by full crews of nOn-unIOn men.
Holbrook argus., 1908-09-08

The cement walk in front ot the Santa Fe depot has been under going repairs during the past week, several holes and bad spots being patched and put into good condition. The walk at the side of the building has also been ex- tended to the rear alongside the recent addition to the office build ing.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-10-23
Ladies' Literary Club.

The Ladies Literary Club spent de-
lightful afternoon at the home of Mrs.
l.. B. Jones, Thursday, October 10.
After the regular business, which in
cluded reports of the Biennial q. F. w.
c., the programme was carried out in
full. The roll call, The use of left overs,
brought out many original ideas, recipes,
etc. Current Events were given, and a
humorous club story, read by Mrs. Sad
eir, was much enjoyed. The informal
discussion of The Social Amenities: a.,
Christmas Gifts, b, Wedding Gifts, c,
Hostess and Guest, was participated in
by every member; and the programme
closed with the reading of Mrs. Robert
j. Burdette's "To Idealize Drudgery.
The hostess gave pleasant surprise by
serving tea and cakes, and after II very
social discussion OF this part of the pro-
gramme the club adjourned to meet with
Mrs. Blanchette October 30.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-10-23
Essex County Court.

Essex County Court, which took re-.
cess last Thursday, reconvened Tuesday
morning. Judge Hall directed entries
in the following cases : Connecticut
Valley Lumber Co. VS.. Goupee, the jus.
tice judgment annulled and held fol
nought; petitioner may file certified
copy of record of proceedings before the
justice and case to be proceeded with as
though appeal granted. In Mizroll VS..
&. +. Hetu AMI f.. A. Bemis, demurrer
sustained, plea adjudged insufficient
The cases Currier VS.. King and Hinma,
VS.. 6. T. r. Ry. Co. were continued.
A jury was then impanelled, and the
trial of the main Issue in Naillancourt
VS., &. 7. Ry. Co. was commenced
The plaintiffs case was all in Tuesday
night, and submitted TO the jury Wednes
day at o'clock P. NJ. Thursday morn
ing they returned a verdict of $4,000 for
Naillancourt. The case of Dickson VS.
Stevens is now on trial.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-10-23

competition Tor the Association trophy.
). That some basket ball team be
organized aud a schedule arranged.
L. That a trap club be instituted.
>. That an ice rink he made and
some hockey teams be organized. The
work has been assigned TO the following
committeeman Cross country run, +.
{. Wilcox Gun Club. A. c. Chapman
Bowling, NJ. L. Sadleir; Basket Ball,
DIR. ID. b. Mayo; Ice Rink aud Hockey,
Chas. X. Withrow.
1t is expected that the cross country
run will be held Thanksgiving merning,
and shooting contest be held in the
afternoon. The basket ball and in
dividual bowling contest has not been
put in a definite form as vet, but will be
this week. The committee on skating
rink aud hockey teams have been for
tunate i'll getting the Use of the old
Island Pond Hotel lot for building ice
rink which is a very convenient aud de-
sirable place. Those desiring to enter
and promote the events would help the
committee in their work 10y communicat
ing with them at once. Now all together
boys for a winters sport.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-10-23
Golden Wedding.

Sunday, October Is, was the fiftieth
wedding anniversary of Mr.. and Mrs.
ID. C.. Foss, which was most pleasantly
and happily observed by family gath
ering at dinner, at which all their chill
dren were present, and the children's
children, except those Of their daughter,
Mrs. w. P. Stevens, of Everett, Mass
The only other guests were Thomas
Powers and, wife of Lancaster, N H.
Mr.. Powers lived with Mr.. and Mrs.
Foss for many years. The children pre-
sented their parents with purse OF gold
To Mr.. and Mrs. Foss the community
generally will congratulate them on
this rare and important event IN the'l
lives, and will wish them many more
wears of happiness together.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-10-23
Peek's Bad Boy.

Peck's Bad Boy Company will be the
attraction at the opera house Friday,
October 90. This famous comedy needs
no introduction to our theatre goers, as
it is like old wine, the older it grows
the better it is and the management has
spared no expense this season in select
ing a company of well known artists such
as Jas. A. Callahan, Marion Bros, Bert
and Nan Shaw, Eva Zelder, Chester
Taylor, Angus McKinnon, Isabelle Grey,
and others, each and every artist star
in their respective parts. Big specialtles,
new music, in fact everything new and
up to date. Popular prices. Seats now
selling at Thurston's
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-10-23
GRAN ~

Dora Wilson, who has been teaching
the Pond Hill school in Lunenburg, il
at home i'll with the grip, and her sister,
Mrs. Adeline Sugg, is teaching in her
place this week.
a. NJ. Carpenter has returned from a
few days vacation at Boston and vicinity.
john Boyle of GuildhalI has been here
several days working on horses teeth,
etc.
Dwight Wells, Walter Lund and Cey
lon Shores, who have been working ia
the harvest fields of North Dakota the
past two months, returned to their homes
Saturday. The boys are looking we'll
and report both pleasant and profit
able trip.
Mrs. Nancy Hosford of East Haven i,
spending few days visiting friends i,
town.
The new fence and extensive worl
have greatly improved the cemetery. Il
has never looked so we'll as at present.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-10-23
LUN EN- BURG

The Mite Society held successful
rummage sale at the hall Friday even
ing, October l6. There waa good
attendance and the sale of second hand
clothing was quite brisk. There was
also table of aprons and one contain
ing excellent home made candy. The
display of vegetables was very fine.
Refreshments were served. Something
over $50 was realized.
Mrs. Ernest Palmer, who has been a
summer guest here, returned to Brook
Ign last Friday morning.
j. C. Mooney OF Concord was in town
the last of the week on business.
Rev. and Mrs. H: c. Howard are tax.
ing their vacation and will spend it with
friends in Jacksonville. 1t is expected
the church will be closed during their
absence.
Mr. and Mrs Hamlin returned to Fall
River the middle Of last week.
Miss Emma Barnard of Portland Wis
tied friends here last week.
The administrator of the Lamson
estate will sell at public auction the last
of the week the personal and real estate
Several from here attended the funer.
al of Mrs. Hannah Stone, who died al
Lancaster last Friday. She lived In thii
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-10-23
EAST CHARLESTON

Mrs. Ernest Hudson and Mrs. Tins
Hudson are visiting friends in Ses
York city.
Mrs. W. +. CargiIl was pleasantls sur
prised TO receive visit from her nephew
Ambrose Shu,e, Of Boston, the Pas,
week.
Mr.. aud Mrs Gilman Hill were st
Barton last week, guests Of Mr.. aud Mrs
{. +. Blood.
I. +. Pave spent part of last week
in Boston.
DIR. Cushman was called to Dixvills
last week by the serious illness of his
sister, Mrs. &. Fellows. Saturday Mr..
aud Mrs. A. c. Fellows returned from
there leaving Mr.. Fellows mother more
comfortable.
Mrs. Amelia Mcqueen il in Burke
helping care for her daughter Beatrice,
who is i'll.
Mrs. Ward Chase who has been al
Morgan caring for her father, S. X. Lord,
who was i'll, returned Saturday. Her
father is better aud able to come home
with her.
A. r. Campbell and wife and Geo c.
Lang and son Slayton were guests of
Mrs. Melissa Lang Saturday.
Mr.. Jemson, who has worked in New
York city through the summer, has
Joined his family here.
c. II. Chase has been qnite seriously
ill for several days.
John Davis and wife Of Island Pond
visited b. F. Trip and other relatives
here the past week.
o. b. Exley has finished woi L in the
creamery at Highgate and returned here
Friday.
Luther Clifford of Lyndon called or
relatives here Tuesday en- route to Hol
land aud Derby to visit his boyhood's
home and friends.
Will Drown is moving from Evans
vile into one of c. II. Chase's tenements
in the old hotel block.
{. o. Goodwin is entertaining his
three brothers this week, Lewis of Bar
ton, and Frank and Arthur OF Spring
field, Mass. The first time in man,
years they have been together.
Mrs. Adrian Cheney aud brother
Edward Goodwin of Barton were visitors
here recently.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-10-23
CANAAN

John Carbee and wife are both on the
sick list, Mrs Carbee still being confined
to her bed.
Mrs. Clyde Cook returned Saturday to
Boston after a few weeks visit with her
mother, Mrs. Carpenter.
Mrs. Will Bond of Portland visited
her friend Bertha Ellis few days last
week.
F. II. Heath and wife went to Mont
pelier Monday.
Herbert Lord and daughter Mrs. Ter
ril returned Monday night from theil
visit in Boston.
Mrs. Brunette has finished work at the
Riverside Hotel and returned to hel
home
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-10-23
EAST HAVEN

Mrs. Nancy Hosford is visiting at the
home of her brother, Charles Matthews
at CRANKY. She will also visit friends
at Grovetou, n. H., and Island Pond
expecting to be away about four weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Campion and
daughters Beatrice and Hortense, of
Lyndon, were guests at w. II. Co mpion's
last Sunday.
Mrs. Eta Moultroup is visiting friends
in town.
Mrs. Blanche Hosford visited her
uncle, Charles Matthews, at CRANKY las
Saturday aud Sunday.
Mira. Ida II 'sford aud little son John
Laurence, who have been at Island Pond
the past three weeks, have returned
home.
Denuis Rice has finished work at the
mill and with his family are at present
visiting at Newark.
Mr.. Richards has moved into one OF
the new houses at the mill.
Mrs. &. c. Spencer, who has been
visiting at West Burke, returned home
Sunday.
w. W. Bruce of Charleston is visiting
his son, G. L. Bruce, for a while.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Hudson OF
Lyndonville were at the home of the
formers father, Alonzo Hudson. Satur.
day and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Heman Waltsr aud
daughter Hazel visited at leland Pond
last Sunday.
All are glad to know that Mira. Alice
Hudson has 40 far recovered az to ia
able to return to her home for few
days
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-10-23
Five Ways to Cheat.

There are these five ways of badnes:
in paint:
(N stuffed-out with chalk. or some.
thing like that
(2) barytes, better than chalk, but nc
covering to it; nobody knows its there
CD benzine in the oil, or water oil
other such stutiing;
(4) too thiu-too much liquid, what
ever it is, for the solid
(5) short measure
Now will you buy by the price pei
gallon?
We have state chemists certificate
Of analysis that tells what's in Devoe.
8 J. W. Thurston
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-10-23
CONCORD

The Masonic Lodge held their annual
banquet last week Wednesday evening.
A large number were present including
many from Lunenburg, st. Johnsbury
and other adjoining towns. Mooney
Orchestra furnished music and it was
as usual very enjoyable occasion.
The first entertainment of the lecture
course is to be held this week Wednes-
day evening. 1t will be concert given
by ladies quartet e from Boston.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Virtue took an
automobile trip to Manchester, n. H.,
last week.
William Grant of Maine is visiting
his sister, Mrs. Stacy, and other friends
in town.
The oldest inhabitant fails to remem-
Der more glorious fall, golden autumn
al DAYS, when it seems crime to remain
indoors. But we would welcome gooC
drenchng rain for many families are
without water at house or barn.
DR.. French was home from Montpelier
i'll last week for few days, but ha,
been able to return to his Legislative
duties.
J. H. Walbridge went to BrattleborC
Monday to continue his work for thu
N. +. Farmer.
The .Advents still hold meetings al
the Town Hall.
! Bernard Gilbert of Burlington Univesr.
ity is in town.
Mrs. H. A. Belknap will have a suppl,
of ladies hats to sell at Mrs. Brigham
parlors Tuesday aud Wednesday eacf
week
Mrs. Shaw of Whitefield will open &
millinery store in the vacant store Of
| Iha hlack tliS uepk
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-10-23
BERLIN DRY GOODS COMPANY,
BERLIN, NH.
DEPARTMENT STORE.

Howard Coburn aud wife, who have
been visiting their daughter in Lisbon,
returned home the first Of the week.
Married, in Lunenburg, October IA,
by Rev. Henry C. Howard, Edgar Allan
Hill OF sChateaugay, N. Y, and Stella
Blanche Fullington Of Cambridge, Vt.
October Goth by Rev. Henry G. How
ard, Perley 6. Silsby and Ruth E. SWEET.
both Of Lunsnburg, "'
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-10-23

town many years on the farm no"
owed by Ezra Moses, on the river road
Harry Moulton Of Lisbon spent Sun
day and Monday in town.
Mra. Fletcher Of Newport, N. H., is
visiting her sister and other relatives
here.
Mrs. J. NJ. Dodge is in Bellows Falls
this week attending the State Sunday
School Convention.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-10-23
TOWN TOPICS
IMPORTANT NOTICE

Gov. Prouty has issued proclamation
forhidding the shooting of any game in
the forests at this time. This dispenses
with the open deer season at present.
The dry condition of the forest owing
to the extended drouth is the cause of
this action, sanctioned by law. Severe
penalties are provided for any violation,
The open season is only deferred until
better conditions prevail.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-10-23
Y. M. C. A. NOTES.

At meeting Of the Provisional Com
mittee of the Y. M. G. A., last Friday
night, the following recommendations,
by the physical work committee, were
adopted.
|. That we conduct cross country
run.
3. That an individual bowling con-
test be conducted previous to the regular
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-10-23
The Charm of Home Made

Have your cakes, Mullins and Te
Biscuits direct from your own kitchen.
They will he fresher m'le tasty aud you
will know that they are w. trf,h Il an
and wholesome, and made from the
pure>i ingredients.
Successful home baking is easy with
thren tlnnrS.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-10-23

Mrs. William willoughby Of Stsnstead
Plain, Que, spent Sunday here with her
sons and daughters.
The public library will be closed this
week TO permit making Of some changes
and needed repairs.
MIS- Ellsworth Currier Of Portland
was ia town over Sunday aud attended
the funeral of Herbert L. Hopkins.
The regular meeting for the current
month of Ross Encampment, I. q. O. F.,
will be held next Tuesday evening at S
O'Clock,
A. X. Campbell and wife arrived Sum
day from Morrisville in their auto, and
were the guests of Mrs. Csmpbell's sis
ter. Mrs. +. L. Hobson.
Mr.. and Mrs. jackson Sargent, who
have been here several days visiting their
son, DIR. Sargent, and family, returned
"Wednesday morning to their home in
Stowe.
We notice in the Portland Express of
October 10, among the intentions of
marriages recorded and published, that
of Edward j. GiBoin and Alvenia
Marie Williams, both of that city, both
former residents of Island Pond.
A line from the Rev. f. j. Gale, for
mer pastor of Grace NJ. +. Church, now
in the Missouri conference, informs us
that he has just been appointed to the
charge of Memphis, Mo, from Macon,
in that state, where he has been several
years. He says it is very desirable
change, a fine new church and parsou-
age, and the leading church in a good
town. Rev. and Mrs. Gale are getting
along nicely, and still like Missouri very
much. Their many friends here will
toe greatly pleased to hear of their hap
piness and prosperity.
The committee in charge of the enter
tainment course for the coming winter
are having fairly good success in dis
posing of tickets. AS it is not possible
for them to see everyone personally,
they wish to announce that any one
wanting season tickets can get them
from the following committeeman j.
&. Fogg, w. F. Morong, A. w. Bosworth,
George L. Hunt, l.. b. Jones, w. A.
Gleeson, ID. b. Mayo, NJ. T. SadIeir.
These tickets have been placed at the
low price of $3.50, children under Is
years 70 cents. The holder is entitled
to the same reserved seat for the entire
course. The hall plan will be at Thurs
tons drug store about two weeks before
the first entertainment, which will give
ticket holders ample time to make salts
factory reservations.
At the age of twenty-three years,
Herbert l.. Hopkins, after an illness of
five weeks, died Saturday October II,
from typhoid fever. He had been
married but five brief months, and to
his widowed bride very general sympa-
thy is extended. The funeral services
were held at Grace Church Sunday after
noon, conducted by Rev. l.. \. Moody,
at which the different organizations Of
which deceased was member, attended
in a body, Including the knights Of
Pythias, Independent Order Foresters,
and Brotherhood of Trainmen. Friends
contributed many handsome wreaths, set
! pieces and flowers
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-10-23
Local Business Notices.
FOR SALE.

A roll top oak desk, as god as new,
and will be sold at great bargain, own
er having no use for II, aud left town.
Apply at HERALD ofiie-.
FOR SALE.
Cook stove, parlor coal stove, and
other household furniture. Prices rea-
sonab.e. Call aud see them.
j. L. foGG
TO RENT.
Tenement of seven rooms in Bartlett
block, supplied with steam heat, hot aud
cold water, electric lights, bath room,
etc.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-10-23
There is no mistake about

Life Insurance unless you miss taking it
1t pays promptly, it pays in full, it pays
to parties entitled to it.
59th year. National Life ms. Co. o.
VI. (Mutual.)
W. W. SPRA0UE & SON,
Gen. Agents Of Northeastern Vermont.
st. JohnsburY, VI.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-10-23

A CARD. We wish to express our
heartfelt thanks to the members of the
various lodges, and the numerous 9th
er friends who so kindly and sympa-
theticaly assisted us during the sickness
and burial of our beloved husband, sou
and brother. Also to those who con
trlbuted flowers.
Mrs. Maude Hopkins.
Mr.. Levi Hopkins and family.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-10-23

The leading lights of So
ciety shine best under the
brilliant glow of Electric
Light.
For social functions Elec-
trio Light is prominently
the most satisfactory light.
Electric Light is the only
light for the home. 1t re-
qulres no attention care.
It's absolutely clean, safe,
ornamental and convenient.
Wen be pleased to tell
you more about it if you'll
call.
Island Pond Electric Co.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-10-23
We have some exceptional values in Coat:
Suits, Fur Coats, Fur Lined Coats, Furs,
Dress Goods and Trimmings.

When in the city heartily invite call and inspect make
store and look We do not ask to
nchas but show all the Fall goods
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-08-19
EDITOR
FOR BRYAN
Oily Negro Paper in the
Country That Supports
Democratic Ticket

s. D. Russell, editor Of the Western
Age. the only negro paper in the
United States that is supporting Bry-
an, was in the city today on business.
His paper is published at angston,
Okla, where the state negro univer-
sity is located.
THE largest appropriation ever
made by any legislature for the edu-
cation Of the negrs was the 10000,
set aside by the first Oklahoma legis-
lature for rebuilding the school which
was burned at Langston," said Editor
Russell
y tell my people that they should
vote with their friends" said he
"and the Southern democrat has al
ways been the negro's best friend
The separation OF the races is best and
only agitators object to it, AS negroes
we have nothing to expect from Taft
Editor Russell is against Bird Nc
CURE and says he is going to get that
statesman's scalp
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-08-19

Guthrie, Okla, Aug. 1S.-secretary
WIN Linn of the state election board
has concluded another big task in the
way OF checking up the returns from
the primary election, and is now send
ing out certificates of nomination to
the successful candidates. All Of the
stupendous amount of work which the
new law entails has come upon Mr.
Inns shoulders, and while there has
been plenty Of complaint in regard to
the law itself there has been none in
regard TO the work Of the state cleo
ton board In connection with it.
Much of Mr.. Linn's success in hand
ling the immense volume Of work
which he has had to dispose Of is at
trlbutabIe to the fact that he is a
man who cant be ratified When the
work came piling in so that 1t seemed
that the Office force must be complete
ly swamped, Linn didn't try to do it
all at once. but did just as much as
he could each day. and took care Of
the rest when he came to it,
The work Of the election board is
practically continuous from the time
when the primary petitions begin to
come In until after the general elec.
ton in November. Now that the pri-
mary returns are in. detailed record
must be made Of them, and certih-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-08-19
HONOR
CELEBRATES
First Anniversary yOfLOdGe
History One Of Rapid
Growth

The anniversary banquet given last
evening by the Court Of Honor, Chick
asha's one-year-old fraternal order,
which has had such a marvellous
growth since its organization, was a
brilliant success.
A good program was rendered in
the lodge hall the forepart Of the
evening, consisting of speeches by
Rev. w. G. Lang and NJ S McCobb,
music by the Chickasha orchestra and
a short dialogue by Misses Nellie
Grist and Hazel Vaughn The party
then retired to the A. 0. U. W. hall
where a sumptuous banquet was serv
ed by the Baptist ladies'. Plates were
laid for seyenty-fiye and the feastinl
lasted until late in the evening. DR.
J. o. Wharton was master of cere
monies and appropriate toasts were
given and responded to by J. Mlther
spoon Erwin, district manager Of the
Court Of Honor, and A. Clark.
An informal dance followed the
banquet.