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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-12-25

proved rapidly from his recent injuries.
George Canning and his bride have
gone TO New York Ia reside.
Elmo Hudson is expected home iron
Burlington to SPEND the holidays.
Frank Trip OF Derby Was here on
business last Thursday.
Will Drawn is moving into tene-
ment in IL. A. Gray's house.
Mrs. i. l.. Potter is entertaining her
brother Gay bore student of the med
zeal department of the L. V. NJ. at Bur.
lington.
A. X Gregory has novel his barber
shop TO rooms Ia his residence.
A Junior Christian Endeavor society
has been organized here for children up
to the age Of II. All are invited to at
tend.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-12-25
CONCORD

Christmas exercises will be held in the
churches Oh Thursday aud Friday even
ings of this week.
There is to be speaking prize contest
between the members of the four
Oranges, the Passumpsic, St. Johnsbnry
Center, Green Mountain and Concord
Oranges. The prize will 60 to the
successful Grange instead of the speaker.
Walter May is passing the holidays
with his parents Prof. II. II. and Mrs.
May.
The Modern Woodmen will hold their
sixth annual ball at the town hall De-
cember 81.
Arthur Young has fourteen cows sick
with disease which battles the skill OF
the veterinary. Three have died. His
barn is quarantined.
Revival meetings are to be held In
the Methodist church commencing the
first week in January.
Edith Virtue is quite i'll with pneu-
monia.
Robert Bennett and Fred Lewis are in
Boston on business.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-12-25
IUNEN BURG

Miss Nina Zimmerman is still con.
fined to her bed with a serious illness.
Joseph Currier has sold his farm to
Mr.. Boogett Of Guildhall; possession
given first of January.
Christmas is the all absorbing topic
this week. The Congregational Sunday
School and society will have their Christ
mas exercises and tree in the church on
Thursday evening aud the Methodist
society will have theirs on Friday even
ing at the church. SIG.
Mrs. Henry Hartshorn is visiting in
Littleton.
Karl Balch is assisting in Browns
store through the holiday season.
Will Valleys house in the Hollow
was burned with all its contents Sunday
evening abont 4 o'clock. Cause supposed
to be an cverheated stove or chin ney.
Insurance 800. Mr.. Valley has the
sympathy of all in the loss of his house.
Christmas services were held in the
Methodist church last Sunday morning,
Rev. A. B. Enright preaching an eloquent
sermon. There was special Christmas
music which was fine. The stormy
weather prevented many from attending.
The Methodist society have recently
added fifty new hymn books for their
worship.
Miss Susie Dodge of Whiteield was in
town Sunday.
Mrs. |. j. Bowker and Miss White
drove to Lancaster one day last week
and found the sleighing fine.
Charles Balch and wife have returned
from Cornish, N. H.. where they have
been visiting for short time.
Gardner Balch has been having paper.
ing and painting done in his house re-
Gently purchased of Charles Spaulding
Irving Dawson, who has spent several
weeks with his grandfather and aunts,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-12-25

returned to his home in Dsnville the
middle Of last week.
Mr.. Carriek of St bloomsbury vas in
town one day last week OH business.
Mrs. Arthur Hartwell has been ssry
III but is improving.
Miss Clara Breitling cams Saturday to
-pend the Christmas holidays with her
family.
Mr.. Co~les, principal OF the high school
has gone to his home 10 spend the Christ
mas vacation.
Douglass Smith has gone TO his home
ia Piusfield, n. H., To spend Christmas
with his family.
Elbridge Carbee was business visitor
in ST. Johnsbury part of last week.
Dr. J. Z. Breitling attended the North
Star lodge of Masons at Lancaster last
Friday evening.
Miss Pearl Bell and Miss Pearl Parker
who are students at the Normal school
at johnson are to spend the Christmas
holidays at home, and will remain till
after New Years.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-12-25
Wanted For Government Positions.

liIud hold Government position
you ar" located for life and at "a good
salary
$4,000 positions are to be filed this
year. Examinations for the different
positions will he held soon. | can tit
you TIC pass the examinations for any OF
'Ae following positions. win furnish all
textbooks free.
Ii Interested make a cross opposite
position wanted. Cut ont and mail to
lie at once.
DEPARTMENTAL BRANCH
Railway Mail Clerk (Male)
Railway Mail weigher (Male)
Railway Mail Porter, (Male)
CUSTOM HOUSE BRANCH
Sampler, (Male)
Assistant Weigher (Male)
Messenger, (Male)
POST OFFICE BRANCH
Clerk (Male) o, Female)
;, tI"rk Carrier (Male)
f"I' Particulars regarding the above
any other Civil Service Courses, will
p S7',t Tree on request. Address, T. 0
DuH, No. 1862, Portland, Maine.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-12-25
EAST HAVEN

During the past few days there has
been quite fall OF snow calling the
snow rollers into use.
Owing to the great fall of snow dur.
ing the evening of the Ladies aid sale
and supper there was not so large a
gathering as there otherwise would have
been, yet there was goodly number
out. On the sale of articles aud supper
they cleared Si5 above expenses, which
will be for the benefit of the church
building.
There will be Christmas tree at the
NJ. F church Friday evening, December
%.
Obadiah Moultroup is suffering with a
cancer on his face. DIR. Smith is treating
him. DIR. Smith seems to I've Que of the
energetic doctors OF the olden times. In
attempting 10 come from his home near
Westmore last Sunday to attend the
cancer on Mr.. Moultroup's face he started
in sleigh but owing to the fall of snow
and the road not being broken out he
left his sleigh near Newark Street and
came horse back as doctors did 30 to -
years ago.
Jesse Lane has moved into the
Williams Mfg. Co.'S cottage, vacated by
WIN. Provost, and will work for the
Company.
Jason d. Jenkins is very low, being
confined to his bed. His three daughters
are all at home at this writing, Miss Ida
being called from her employment in
Barre aud Miss Alice from her school in
Sutton.
Mrs Elsie Moultroup is spending
the Christmas holidays in Lyndonville
with her daughter and other friends.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-12-25
NORTON

Luther Moulton and z. Thomas OF
Coaticook, Que, were in town Oh bust.
uess Wednesday.
o. l.. Young WAS in Island Pond re.
Gently.
DR.. Sargent of Island Pond was in
town on professional business Friday.
Arthur Sprague of the W. ". Sprague
4 Sou insurance firm, st. Johnsbury, war
in town OH business day last week.
Mrs. B, Major has been removed to
the Sherhrook- hospital,
Mrs. +. A. Danforth was in Portland
recently.
Hannaford Carpenter il conhoed to
the house with serious attack II tonsil.
tits. DIR. j. A. Darche of Sher brooke,
Que, was called.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-12-25
LEXINGTON

The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Clark died December Is, after brief
illness with spinal meningitis. He was
only about two months old. Mrs. Clark s
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Oramel Sims,
came home from Montpelier for the fu-
neral Much sympathy is telt for the
bereaved parents.
Nelson Holbrook is away on a business
trip.
The students at the Colebrook Acad-
envy are at home for two week vaca.
ton.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-12-25
Barton Landing, VI.
Derby, VT.
EsrArr OLE NATHAN BEEcHER.


STATE OF VERMONT, DISTRICT OF ESSEX, IS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the district
aforesaid.
To all persons Interested in the estate Of
Nathan BeeCher late of Canaan, in. said
District deceased GREETING
Whereas, said Court has assigned the 2nd
LAY Of January next for examining and allow
ng the account Of the administrator of the estate
Of said deceased, and for decree of the
residue OF said estate to the lawful claimants OF
the SANE, and ordered that public notice thereof
he given to all persons interested in said estate
by publishing this order three weeks success
siyely previous to the day assigned, in the Essex
County Herald, a newspaper published at
Island Pond in Brighton in said District.
therefore uu are hereby notified to appear
a! the Probate Office i'll GuildhaN, in said Dis
rct On the day assigned, then and there
To contest the allowance of said account II
You SEE rau>e and to establish your right as
hdrs legatccS and lawful claimants to said
residue
Given under my hand this sth day Of Decem-
Der l2r. HERBERT w. BLAKE, JUDGE.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-12-25
Australian 1ress.

Kansi Is known to be among the
most valuable aud generally useful Of
the many excellent timbers produced
in the forests Of Australia. and 1t has
many giants that approach those Of
the Yosemite. One felled had q trunk
that rose eighty-fou feet 10 the lower.
most branch. was over six feet IN al.
ameter, and Its eubical contents were
about 1850 feet.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-12-25
GUllDHAll

Mrs. Wayne Nichols spent Sunday in
Canaan.
Miss Mary Hubbard is stopping at her
brothers, II. NJ. Hubbard.
Mrs. A. j. Lowrey entertained the
Ladies Society and few friends. at a
farewell party to Mrs. Carrie Brown,
Tuesday evening,
|. H. Qnimby was down from Island
Pond Thursday.
Mrs. Lizzie Henson returned home
from Beecher Falls last week.
Neal Beattie came home from North
field to spend the Christmas vacation.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-12-25
USTAl OF VIM. II. MARTIN.

The Undersigned, having been appointed by
lt Honorable Probate Court for the District OF
Essex Conlnis siUners, to receive, examine, and
adjust he claims and demands of all persons
against the estate of VIM. II. Martin, late OF
Ea,tGon@urd, in said District, deceased, and all
Claims HAhlbtcd in offset thereto, hereby give
notice that We will meet for the purpose afore-
sad. At the Home of VIM. II, Martin in the town
o. Concord, in said District, on the 18th day OF
Je,em5-t aud 18th day OF June, next, from /
O'Clock ? NJ until O'Clock T.. NJ, each OF said
gay and that six months from the 2Sth day OF
Decent eT A d, 1905, is the time limited by said
Court or said creditors to present their claims
4G' for eXamnatio.. and allowance.
Daed at f. Concord this Sth day of December,
D. zoos
r " " S Fishsr Commissioners.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-12-25

Alexander Hamilton was IN Kings
college ut sixteen. When seventeen he
made a notable address on public AZ.
fairs to the citizens Of New York. At
nineteen he was captain Of artillery
end served at White Plains, Trenton
and Princeton. At twenty he was in
trusted with a most important mission
to General Gates, was In congress at
twenty-five, secretary Of the treasury
at thirty-two and at forty-one was Q
major general.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-12-25
EAST CHARLESTON

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of Clyde River creamery for the
election of officers aud other business
will be held at the town hall Thursday
December 81, at 2 o'clock P. M. Patrons
Of the creamery are also invited to at.
tend.
4 Mrs. Rose Sawyer was the guest OF
relatives here the past week.
Mathew Grow 10 out again having i'm
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-12-25
Sicily Lsmons.

About one.third Of the total lemon
crop Of Sicily is consumed in the man.
ufacture Of citrate Of lime, ana from
the peel Of these same lemons comes
the enormous quantity Of essential oil,
or essence of lemon, which furnishes
practically the worlds supply. and
finally even the peel itself u exported
In brine to b cAndtso-
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-12-25
histeriesj Sseistiss.

Massachusetts, organized the arst
historical society in 1871. Since that
time more than 100 have been formed,
most Of which still exist Several Of
the western states began their state
life with the orga niEation Of histor.
ical society. The Minnesota society
was created by an act Of it, first terri
torial legislature.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-12-25
STANDARD Time,

Standard time in Belgium. Holland
and Spain Is the same A. in Great
Britain. 1t is one hour faster in Ger.
many. Italy, Austria, Denmark, Swe.
den and Servia.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-12-25
Bank Notice.

=. he annual meeting of the shareholders OF
ii,and Pond National Bank. for the election OF
saectof, for the ensuing year and the transac,
oo1 ct any other legal business, will be held
q Their banking rooms in Island Pond on Tues
Jay the twelfth day of January, A. D.. 1902 at
Two o'clock in the afternoon.
l.. A. COBB, Cashier.
NlaHd Pond, Vermont, Dec. IL, 1908.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-12-25

The cost Of high grade Panama hat
is due to the fact that the straw 80
never wet. and as 1t must be handled
while damp q hatmaker can only work
on 1t in the early morning or late
evening while the air Ia sumcient]y
moist.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-12-25
Castor OIL.

Castor oil is used incidentally. also
for lamps, In the East Indies. and the
Chinese are said to have some mode OF
depriving 1t Of its medicinal proper
ties so as to render it suitable for Gull
nary purposes.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-12-25

There Is a small lake near . volcano
In southern California which contains
a liquid as black as ink, not At all re-
sembling water. This liquid dyes cot
ton permanently black.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-12-25
A life insurance policy best,

mortgage GU the nome Stretch.
59ih year. National Life Ins. Co. o
VI (Mutual.)
W. W. SPRA0UE 4 SON.
Geo. Agents Of Northesstsru Vermont.
st. Johnsbury. W.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-12-25
TAPLIN & C0FRAN,
AND REAL
ESTATE AGENTS

will seIl personal property and real es-
tate a, public auction or private sale in
all parts OF New England.
Farms and business properties avail
able at all times, as We make this
special branch Of our business, giving it
particular attention. Offices at
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-05-21
NEWS FROM MISSOURI
Compulsory TraininQ.


Physical training or military tactics
will be compulsory hereafter in the
state university for all freshmen stu.
dents, male or female, not excused be.
cause OF physical disability or who
have not previously taken at least one
year OF military tactics In an accredit-
ed military school. This decision was
announced at a meeting of the exccu.
tive board OF the university held at
the Southern hotel, a few days ago.
The university council had adopted a
recommendation that physical training
or military tactics should be compul-
sorry during the freshman and sopho
more years except for women 1t was
stated that the only reason for except
Ing women was lack Of sufficient gym
nasium equipment and instruction.
The curators reduced the compulsory
time to one year and included women.
The new regulation goes into effect
next September.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-05-21
Wiped or the Mao.

The town OF Admission in Mississippi
county a wiped off the map by a
decision Of the st. Louis court OF APP
peals. The town attempted to incor.
porate In 1897, and a whole section OF
land was included in the boundaries.
The plaintiffs, three farmers. sought
to have the incorporation set aside on
the ground of illegality. They alleged
that only 40 acres of the Gao wer
built up and that the other 600 acres
were field, forest and meadow, used
for farms. The town levied taxes on
all the land in the section. The plain.
THIS refused to pay and sued the trus-
tee5 OF the town. declaring they had no
right to act and that the whole incor
poration was illegal.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-05-21
Even Freightcrs Charge More.

F~reiBhters between Mansfield and
Ava are reported to have agreed to re-
fuse to haul goods between the tw0
towns unless paid % cents 4 HUNDRED
pounds. an advance of five cents W.
the rate that has been in effect for
some time. Mansfield IL the nearest
railroad station to the county seat OF
Douglass county and other towns In
that county. The freighters say they
cannot afford to haul merchandise ut
20 cents Il hundred over unimprOved
roads, particularly In the spring anl
fall, when rains leave highways in 4
bad condition.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-05-21
SEVERE HEMoRRHoiDs
Sores, and Itching Eczema-Doetor
Thought an Operation Necessary
-Cuticura's Efficacy Proven.

II am now 80 years old. and three
years ago l was taken with an at.
tack Of piles (hemorrhoids), bleeding
and protruding. The doctor said the
only help for me was to so to a
hospital and be operated on. | tried
several remedies for months but did
not get much help. During this time
sores appeared which changed to a
terrible itching eczema. Then | began
to use Cuticura Soap, Ointment. and
Pills. injecting n quantity Of Cuticura
Ointment with n Cuticnra Suppository
Syringe. It took q month of this
treatment to get me In a fairly healthy
state and then ] treated myself once
a day for three months and, after that.
nee or twice n week. The treatments
! tried took n lot Of money, and 1t Is
fortunate that l used C%uticura. J. II.
Henderson, H%opkinton, N. Y. Apr.
2G, 1907"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-05-21
viii Become Missionaries.

Seventeen young women at tine
5carritt Bible and Training school
ia Kansas City received their diplomas
the Central Methodist church, Eleventh
street and PaseO. Dr. A. N. Young
of Danville, Va, delivered the charge
to the graduates and took for his
theme: Love Rules the World" All
Of the graduates expect to become
missionaries in the church. home mis-
sion field or foreign lands.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-05-21
An Article On Thomas Benton.

Representative Champ Clark has
Just written an article on Thomas
Hart Benton for the Library Of
Southern Literature" a very prcten.
tious work soon to be issued In octave
volumes OF about 500 pages each. The
editOrs-in.chief OF the work are Presi.
dent Alderman OF the University OF
Virginia and Joel Chandler Harris OF
Uncle Remus" fame. MI. Clark, be-
sides writing the article on the great
Mlssourian. selected the passages from
Benton's works which ere to form a
part OF the collection. To Mr.. Clark
the labor is II OF love and justice for
a man who has never got his proper
place In history.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-05-21
His Elusive Memory.

Employer-William, did that man
who called to see me while | was out
leave his name?
Shaggy-Haired Office Roy-Yos. sir;
his name is--is-well. the last part Of
II IL SHAW"
Employer-What's the first part OF
II?
ONCE Boy (making n strenuous Of.
Tort to recall iD-Wcll. sir, it's either
Grim. or Hawk, or Hen, or Brad, or
Fan, or ker. or Rick, but to save my
bloomin' life. Mr.. Townsend, l can't
remember which.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-05-21
Zinc Mines Reopen.

Mines In the Joplin district have
resumed full operations as II result OF
Secretary Cortclyou's action. instruct
Ing the department Of justice to ap.
peal from the decision of the federal
court In Texas against a tariff on
Mexican zinc ore. Two thousand
miners were given employment. Tho
decision against the tariff caused n
slump in zinc ore prices, neccssitat-
Ing a general shutdown In the Mis-.
gouri. Kansas district.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-05-21
Settles Important Point.

When an automobile. I'm the ordinary
course OF travel, scares a horse 80
that the animal runs away, an auto.
mobilist cannot be held liable for the
damage done II, In handling his auto.
mobile. he does his best to allay the
horses fright. The court OF appeals
recently at st. Louis decided to this
effect In the suit brought by Cornelius
O'Donnel against James =. O'Neil for
damages.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-05-21
with q smooth iron and DeCan

With q smooth iron and Defiance
Starch. you a launder your shirt
waist just az we'll at home as the
steam laundry can; It will have the
proper stiffness and finish. there will
DO less wear and tear of the goods,
and it will be a positive pleasure to
use a Starch that does not stick to the
trOn,
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-05-21
French scu,ptor Complimented.

M. Rodin. the celebrated sculptor,
has been asked to paint some frcscocs
for the new art gallery ut the Luxem'
bourg palace.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-05-21
II cures While You Walk.

Aliens Foot.I;asc is n certain cure for
hot, sweating. %callous, and swollen. aching
feet. Sold by all Druggists. Price 25c. Don't
accept any substitute. Trial package FREE.
Address Allen s.. Olnstcd, lie Roy, N. Y.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-05-21
TIE
GenerQlD Demand

Of the Well Informed Of tho World has
always been for a simple, pleasant ind
efficient liquid laxative remedy OF known
value; q laxative which physicians could
sanction for family use because It's com
ponent parts are known to them to be
wholesome and truly beneficial in effect,
acceptable to the system and gentle, yet
prompt, IN action.
In supplying that demand with its cx-
cellent combination OF Syrup Of Figs and
Elixir Of SIENNA, the California Fig Syrup
Co. proceeds along ethical lines and relies
on tho merits of the laxative for its remark
able success.
That is one Of many reasons why
Syrup Of Figs and Elixir Of SIENNA is given
the preference by the Well Informed.
To get its beneficial effects always buy
the gcnuinc-manufacturcd by the Cali
Iornia Fig Syrup Co., only, and for sale
by oil leading druggists. Price fifty cents
per bottle.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-05-21

Garfield Tea is Of particular benefit to
those subject to rheumatism and govt! 1t
purifcs the blood, clcanscs the system and
eradicatcs disease. Drink before retiring.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-05-21
Refuses to Pay Frink Death Claim

The widow Of the late Judge james
A. Frlnk. who was killed by robbers
at Springfield IN the night OF April Z,
will not benefit from the $4,000 policy
which her husband carried in the
Travellers Protective Association com.
pany (%accident) without litigation, as
the company has refused to pay the
death claim.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-05-21

The world belongs to those who
come the last. They will find hope
and strength, as we have done.-LonG.
fellow.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-05-21

Lewis Single Binder straight SC. Many
smokers prefer them to Zoe cigars. Your
dealer or Lewis Factory, Peoria, Ill.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-05-21
Woman xr~.ss. 0s Large Ranch.

Lady Ernestine Hunt, eldest daugh.
ter of the marquis of Ailcsbury, owns
and operates a horse ranch at Calgary,
Alberta. on a stretch OF land nearly
10000 acres in extent.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-05-21

II. In replying to "A toast at the po'
litical banquet, you lost yoIr head,
don't be unhappy. for. If you only stay
late enough. you'll be sure to get II
back Sgain all right in the morning.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-05-21

DO your duty and let the othe.' fel.
low do the explaining.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-05-21

A lazy man will not work himself 30
long as he can work others.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-05-21

The theatrical manager has q poo
show II It isn't a good one.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-05-21

Some one has said that happiness Is
but a habit. II It Is. here's hoping
that you may acquire the habit.