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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-08-28
LEXINGTON

At the recent caucuses the Republic
ans nominated Otis Coyell for repre-
sentative and the Democrats Orramill
Sims.
Elisha +. May, Esq, OF St. Johnsbury
was in town on legal business last week
Stewart and Arcsel Holbrook went to
Newport last Monday for a short visit.
Mrs. Gaius Blodgett visited her rela-
tives on Canaan Hill last week.
A small army of red-eyed and yellow
breasted vireos may be seen here eating
the worms which have been doing SC
much damage to birch trees.
Little Theodore Holbrook had the
misfortune to break his arm last week
by falling off a fence.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-08-28
EAST HAVEN

son, John Lawrence, was born to
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles c. Hosford Thurs
day, Augus 20. Congratulations.
Mrs Preston Moultroup of California,
formerly of this place, arrived in town
Saturday, to visit friends for few days
Mrs. Harry Gilmore and little daugh.
ter Beryl are in Lyndon for few days,
Drs. Cheney and Brown having removed
a scrofua bunch in her neck. She is
doing nicely at this writing.
Miss Edith Matthews of Brooklyn, N
Y, is visiting friends in town and vi.
cinity for short time.
Mrs. Walter Hosford and Miss Edith
Matthews are spending few days with
their uncle, C. W. Matthews and family
in Cranky.
School in District No. 9 opened Mon
day of this week, Miss Alice Jenkins
teacher.
Miss Bessie Humphrey is working al
Charlie Husford's.
Mrs. B. A. Thorp is quite poorly al
this writing.
MISS Daisy Powers, who has beer
stopping in Lyndon for a few weeks
returned home last Saturday.
One of the little children of Sylvester
Blake has been quite i'll for few days.
Mrs 5. W. Moultroup has been con
fined to her bed for the past week.
Mrs. &. W. Humphrey and Mrs. w
O. Humphrey visited at W. M. Hum
phrey's in Island Pond Saturday ant
Sunday.
Mrs. Lucy Gilmore and daughter
Almeda, of Concord, n H., are visiting
relatives in town and vicinity.
| There was corn roast at NJ. /
Smiths last Thursday night, and tn.
corn was much appreciated. Jesse new
err forgets his friends when corn get'
good.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Moye of Islant
Pond visited their daughter, Mrs. c. c
Hosford and family Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. l.. Smith have beer
spending few days at Willoughb.
Lake.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-08-28
Question in Arithmetic.
.ere's one for your boys

Here's one for your boys
If the painting costs two or three
times as much as the paint, and one
paint goes twice as far as another, how
much are those two paints worth?
If Devoe is worth Sl.j0 or Sl.75 a
gallon, how much is the other one
worth?
How much is gallon of paint worth
anyhow?
The answer is Depends on the paint.
The reason is: paint isn't always
paint. There are true and false paint
and short measure.
How much is short measure gallon
worth? How much is false paint worth
How much is Devoe worth
There are millions year in the ans.
wer to this last one.
j. W. Thurston
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-08-28

c. c. HOsford has sold his tenement
house occupied by Amos Richards, to
Omer Provost.
Mrs. Rosa Powers aud two children,
Leon and Rena, of Nashua, y. H., are
visiting friends in town.
Miss Lila Austin of Concord, y. H.,
is visiting her brothers aud sisters IN
this place also other friends.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-08-28
Sherbrooke Exhibition

In the above exhibition, commencing
August 80 to September 8, the Grand
Trunk Railway will sell return tickets
at the following reduced fares August
80, 80, 81, September l, 4, and 8, $l.4o.
On September 2 and 3, special sexcur-
sion fares, $l.2O. Special train on
these two days leaving here at 500 A.
NJ. and returning each evening, leaving
Sherbrooke at 1890 p. NJ. Tickets valid
returning from Sherbrooks on or before
September Z.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-08-28
Local Business Notices.

Having purchased all the plates re-
Gently made Of residences, etc, In this
town ty 5. F. DOueet, | am prepared TO
NIL any order for post cards from SANE
al five cents each. Also to promptly do
all work for amateurs, such rs develop
ing, printing, etc, at lowest rates. Or
ders may be left at the Gaest-Wilcox
Co.'s store. j. l.. Guest.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-08-28
Have you noticed

the slight change in
the air indicating that
autumn is near and
winter not far away.
1t is our business
10 be prepared when
called upon to furnish
your house with such
a heating plant as
will keep you COM
Portable all through
the cold weather.
We believe we can do
this.
1t is up to you to
say the word.
If it's stoves YOU
want remember the
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-08-28
Those who know so much

that their knowledge gains the family
income should have that knowledge
valued and secured to the family 10y
Life Insurance.
59th year. National Life Ins. Co. Of
VI (Mutual)
W. W. SpRAOUE s son,
Gen. Agents OF Northeastern Vermont,
81. JOhnsbury, VI.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-08-28
The Charm of Home Made

Have your cakes, Mullins and Tea
Biscuits direct from your own kitchen.
They will I've fresher mo = tasty and you
will know that they art , '''' q" n
and wholesome, and made from the
purpst ingredients.
Successful home baking is easy with
these tiours.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-08-28

The .eadlng lights of So
clcty shine best under the
brilliant glow of Electric
Light.
For social functions Ell
t1c Light is pre-eminently
the most satisfactory light.
Electric Light is the only
light for the home. 1t re-
Qulres no attention nor 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, 1908-08-28
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

List of letters remaining uncalled FOL
Island Pond postothce, August 22:-
j. ID. Smith.
l.. Blanche Adams.
M,ntioa advertised Letters.
j. 5. SWEENEY, Postmaster.
The Washington times., 1908-09-20
Neqvs Notes and Gossip of Fraterrlal Bodies
GRAND REGENT BACK
FROM CONFERENCE
Officials of Royal Arcanum
Attend Meeting in New
York.

Arthur z. Cook, grand regent Of the
Royal Arcanum Of the District OF Co
lImbia, was In New York last week
attending a conference Of Royal Ar
canum officials
The conference was held at the home
of the Arcanum Yacht Club of New
York and was presided over by Robert
Van Sands. Of Chicago. supreme regent
Of that order. The several grand re-
gents participating in the conference
submitted encouraging reports Of the
progress of the humanitarian work Of
the Royal Arcanum in their respective
jurisdictions and plans were formulated
for further extending the usefulness Of
the order. Grand Regent Cook was
especially cOmplimented by the supreme
regent on The splendid progress of TIE
Royal Arcanum in the District Of Co
lumbia-
The officials participating in the con
ference were the guests Of the members
OF the Royal Arcanum Of the city OF
New York, and were entertained by a
trolley ride through Brooklyn. a sail on
Gravesend bay, a trip to Coney Island
and Luna Park, a theater party, and a
banquet at Henderson's.
The Washington times., 1908-09-20
REBEKAH LODGES
PLAN CELEBRATION
Committee Organized to Complete
All Arrangements for the
Annual Event.

Last Friday evening, representatives
of the subordinate and Rebekah lodges
Of the l. o. o. +. of the District net in
the blue room Of Odd Fellows Hall, on
Seventh street, and organized a joint
committee to prepare for the celebration
OF the dfty-seventh anniversary of the
establishment of the Rebekah degree
In the absence Of Grand Representative
y. w. Keck. chairman of the Grand
Lodge committee on Rebekah lO-Ees,
Grand Master Z. II. Easterling ctlled
the committee to order, and presided
until the organization was completed.
Mrs. Y. Estelle oakley was elected
chairman, and viii preside and deliver
the address Of welcome. Mrs Georgia
Mothersead was elected secretary-treas-
urer, and will read the proclamation o.
the grand sire The usual committees
We're appointed, end the noble grands
of the five Retekah lodges were added
TO the joint committee, and invited 10
meet with them hereafter.
1t was decided 70 hold the celebration
in the auditorium of Odd Fellows Hall
on Monday evening. September q, and
10 invite all Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
and their families and friends. Mrs.
Henrietta Werner will deliver the an
nuaI address. in addition to which there
will be music and Rotations, closing
with dancing.
This annual celebration has grown TO
be one of the fixed features Of the year 8
work in the local jurisdiction. and is
recognized as one Of the most enjoyable
OF all the public gatherings Of the order.
The committee will meet again next
Monday evening, at which time it is
intended to complete ali the arrange
T11pufg
The Washington times., 1908-09-20

be rad evidently tried to reach the
shore unassisted, and became ex-
hausted. Confused from the unfamiliar
surroundings, Gray probably waded
out in midstream instead Of walking
toward the fats.
Crief-stricHen over the death Of his
companions, AlEer could hardly discuss
the accident last night
1T all seems like a nightmare" he
said There were flames. swan
and swan and IT seemed almost as If
1 would never reach shore. and then
my hands struck mud. Before I went
to shore I had gone back to the boat,
climbed up on the side, and tried TO
get enough water in it TO drown the
flames. But 1 guess I must have tilted
it too far. for it sank, and had to
swim for my life.
Like a Nightmare
ct is all SO awful that can't realize
#. I can't see why I couldn't have
gone down, too. like they did. I Won
der if this awful feeling will stay with
me always"
Reaching the fats, Alger was unable
to find his way back to the Benning
bridge. He found a log and tried to
go to sleep, but just as he was doing
off the tide came in, and he had to
get up All night long he stood knee
3 deep in the marsh era SIS, and II was
not until daylight that he was able
to get off the flats, and tell what had
occurred.
The Victims
Gray was employed as a $1,000 clerk
in the office Of the commissioner, Bu-
reau Of Navigation. He was born In
Chicago in 1881, and was appointed to
his position in the Government serv-
ice March q, 1904. He was married
and lived with his wife at Mt. Rainier,
Md
Rule also was a clerk in the bureau
He was born in Falmouth, Ky, Sep
TENDER IS. 1880. and had served two
years in the army. He was appointed
10 his position in this city May y, 1907.
He lived al. S24 d street southeast. He
is survived by his wife.
Alger also is employed in the bureau.
He lives at 639 F street northeast
Officials in the department spoke
highly Of the two clerks who lost theiI
lives. and, when news of the accident
reached the b1re al, Chief Clerk Lyt
tie was one of the first to go to the
scene and join IN the search for the
| bodies.
Policeman Philip Brown, Of the Nintf
precinct. who lives near Benning, as
sisted the crew Of the harbor precinct
in their search.
The Washington times., 1908-09-20
INITIATION HELD
BY CYPRESS CAMP

Cypress Camp, No. Z Woodmen Of the
World. held another large meeting In
their Forest, Thirty-secOnd and n
streets northwest, last Friday evening.
Five new members were Initiated in the
mysteries Of woodcraft by the newly
organized drill team.
Consul Commander A. L. Hughes
made a short address on the benefits TO
ebe derived from WOOdCTaft. which was
hfEhly appreciated by those present.
Sovereign A Z. Duhna, Thomas Ma
lone, and Thomas NJ Frederick were
appointed as a committee on entertain
ment 20 arrange for the social features
for the season.
The camp then adjourned to the ante
room. where refreshments were served.
The Washington times., 1908-09-20
WILL ASK PRESIDENT
TO OPEN BAZAAR
Eagles Plan Big Entertain
ment in Old Kate Chase
Sprague Mansion.

Washington Aerie. No. rs. Fraternal
Order Of Eagles, VIII give a grand
bazaar ana carnival at their GLIB house.
Sixth and E streets northwest, from
October 2S to November z p few years
ago the Eagles purchased this historic
mansion, for many years he home or
Kate Chase Sprague, and r, dtted and
furnished 1t as a club house. The an
mex building contains a large h,uI and
rathskeller and IL IS the intention Il the
aerie TO decorate the hall and building
for the occasion. A committee Of fifty
women has been appointed TO assist
at the tables and to take charge Of the
various booths. Dancing and q vaude-
vile entertainment viii be given every
evening during the bazaar.
The following women have formed an
auxiliary organization and held meet
ings every Wednesday evening at the
club house: Mrs. G. II. Bradley, pres
ident; Mrs. (. 5. Fleming, vice presi-
dent; Mrs G. +. Clemes, secretary, and
Mrs. ]. L. Feeney. treasurer.
Bazaar conmittee-Mrs. William Kan
der, Mrs J. W. Weber, Miss Ida Brah-
Ter. Mrs. J. II. Brecht, Mrs. Ed Brlda-
ham, Mrs. b. /. Hudson, Mrs. 7. Saks.
Mrs. I. NJ Davis. Mrs. Alice McCor-
mick. Miss Laura Hutchinson. Mrs. +.
Buckley. Mrs. DIT L. a. Walker. Mrs.
N @. Callan, Mrs A B. Simmons, Mrs.
Laura Weing
IL is the intention OF the executive
committee having the AFFAIR in charge
70 ask President Roosevelt 10 open the
bazaar and carnival. as he is a member
of the order. holding membership in
Wyoming Aerie, composed principally
Of ranchmen-
Col. Z. l. Montague Is chairman Of
the executive committee and he feels
confident the affair win be a brilliant
SUCCESS.
The Washington times., 1908-09-20
ODD FELLOWS GIVE
INITIAL DEGREE

Federal City Lodge. No. %. I. o. o. r,
presented the initiatory degree at the
Northeast Temple, Twelfth and II
streets northeast, Wednesday evening,
before a large assemblage OF visitors
and members of the lodge This was
the first time this lodge had conferred
this degree under the new ritual re-
Gently adopted by the Sovereign Grand
Lodge. It was the opinion of all pres
ent that Federal City Lodge, noted for
its care and excellence IN presenting
the work, had fully sustained that rep
utation which has made it a leader in
the degree work and won many prizes
IN local and Sovereign Grand Lodge con
tests.
The Washington times., 1908-09-20
FIRST OF SERIES
OF ENTERTAINMENTS

The members Of Oak Camp. No. 4.
"Woodmen Of the World" and their
friends, gathered at Northeast Temple
"Wednesday night. 1t being the first Of
their series Of the seasons open-meet-
inky entertainments. The entertainment
Committee in charge Of Sovereign Leo
B. Abernethy, and consisting Of Sow
ereigns William II. Sardo, David Linthi-
cum, y. Z. Zeph. w. J. Kerns, James
Ryan, William Boyce, and II. Faulsen,
and ably assisted by Mrs. Benjamin
Williams, Mrs. William II. Sardo, Mrs
BENJAMIN Lintnicum, and Mrs. Spencer
Bomar, had charge OF the affair, which
was voted a success. COnsuF Com
man6.,F Benjamin l. Williams had
chcFes OF the excellent program. Music
- furnished by Prof Ralph Digs
rofChestTa.
The Washington times., 1908-09-20
LANGD0N FIRE HOUSE
FORMALLY OPENED
Citizens Association in
Charge of ExerciSeS-Mac-
farland Speaks.

The new fire engine house in Lang
don. which IS declared by municipal
officials TO be one Of the haudsomesr
and best equipped structures Of its kind
in the District, was formally dedicated
yesterday.
The exercises were held under ths
auspices Of the Northeast and the Rhode
Island Avenue Citizens Associations
both OF which organizations have labor
ed earnestly in obtaining an apprO-
priatiOn for the fire protection Of Lang
don and that section Of the District.
l. h Patterson, president OF the
Northeast Citizens Suburban Assocla-
ton, presided. and made a few intro
duCtOry remarks. he was followed BY L.
n. Pierce. OF the Rhode Island Avenue
Citizens Association, vice chairman.
Commissioner. Macfarland delivered
the principal address, dwelling upon the
improvements in the lre department
since 1870, and the necessity OF ad-
cItOnal ire protection
AT the conclusion Of the addresses the
engine company gave a practical demon
StrdLOn or lis worth A number OF
boxes in the vicinity OF the Baltimore
ana ONO railroad tracks were set adre.
Inc company responded as II TO an
alarm, made the run Of Loo yards, and
extingulshed the blaze in three min
UJes.
The company numbers among It's
members some Of the oldest and best
known dre fighters in the District The
captain T J. Brown, for the last thre5
years has been stationed on the fire.
boat, the ''Firehghter."
The company consists Of Captain
Brown, J. 3. Sims, lieutenant Fred
Koch, third in command H w Swami,
fourth IN command. Adam AIinICk,
driver, and PrlVates c IL Thompson, g
W Denton J. y. Hines, ". Clements,
and 7. Copeland.
Among the District officials who were
present al the exert 'Ses yesterday were
w 2. Richards, AZ sessors Melvin g.
Hazen, Surveyor, an. John Murray, in
spectOr for the Electrical Department
The Washington times., 1908-09-20
GREAT YOUNG MEN

Charles James Fox was in parlia-
ment at nineteen.
Gladstone was in parliament at TWEEN
ty-three, and at twenty-five was lord Of
the Treasury.
Lord Bacon graduated at Cambridge
when sixteen, and was called 20 the bar
IT twenty-One-
Peel was IN Parliament at twenty,
and PalmerstOn was lord Of the admir-
atty at twenty-three-
Henry Clay was IN the Senate Of the
United States at twenty-nine, contrary
to the Constitution.
Gustavus Adolphus assembled the
'hrone at sixteen; before he was thirty
four he was one Of the great rulers CT
Europe.
Judge Story was at Harvard at fifteen,
IN Congress at twenty nine. and judge
OF the Supreme Court Of the United
States at thirty-twO.
Condo conducted a memorable cam
Daign at SeVent cen, and at twenty-five
he, and TUrenne also, were OF the most
nIustrious men oF their time.
Webster was in college at fifteen.
gave earnest Of his great future before
he was twenty-five. and ct thirty was
the pier Of the ablest men in Congress.
washington was major at nineteen
distinguished colonel in the army at
twenty-five, early in public affairs
commander Of the forces at forty-four,
and President at fifty-seven-
Napoleon at twenty-seven commanded
the army of Italy; at thirty he was not
only one Of the most illustrious generals
Of all time, but one Of the great law
givers of the world. At forty-six he
saw Waterloo.
William Pitt entered the university al
| fourteen, was chancellor OF the eX-
{ cheQuer at tWenty-three, prime minis
| ter at tWenty-fOur, and so continued for
] twenty years, and at thirty-five was the
most powerful Uncrowned head in Eu-
rope.
The Washington times., 1908-09-20
Get Vote of Thanks.

Samuel Ross. vice president Of the
Benning Race Track Association: Will
lam Brown, OF the Pickwick Theater.
and Captain Daley and the men OF the
Ninth police precinct, have each re-
ceived notification Of a standing vote o.
thanks BY the Central Labor Union for
their courtesy nd aid in making the
labor celebration at Benning this year
the most successful ever held
In return. Captain Daley sent word 70
the committee having charge Of the
celebration. that never since he has
been in charge Of the precinct has he
ever had a mora orderly crowd. and so
little trouble handling such a great
thrOnR
The Washington times., 1908-09-20
FRANKLIN LODGE
PLANS CONVENTION
Will Be Feature of the Jubi-
lee in December-IS Old
est in World.

a feature Of the jubilee to be given
by the Knights Of Pythias. on Thurs
day evening, December 3, at Pythian
Temple, will be the convention OF
Franklin Lodge, No. ., in session while
the rank of page is presented.
This lodge, organized April z. 1864,
is the oldest Pythian lodge in the world.
The order was founded in this city
February g. 1864. by the institution of
Washington Lodge. No. L which sur
rendered its charter after a short ca
reer- Franklin Lodge has continued
since its organization, and is conse-
quently the oldest Pythian Lodge in
existence.
From the work of this lodge, the or
der Of the Knights of Pythias was firm
ly established in the District Of Co
lumbia, and from this jurisdiction was
extended 10 neighboring States.
The officers who viii be in the chairs
at the opening Of the lodge on Deem
Der are as follows: Chancellor COM
mander, J. c. Bell; vice chancellor. J.
c. Tappan; prelate, w 5. Tappan; keep
err of records and seal, Thomas Adams;
master Of works, w. w. Mockabec;
master of finance, Edward Dunn, past
supreme chancellor and a charter mem
Der Of the lodge; master of eXchequer,
z. p. Patrick; inner guard, A. G. Chris
mond; master-at-arms. Thomas McGil-
ton, and outer guard, c. S. Thompson.
AS a courtesy 10 the grand lodge Of
ficers, the above named Viii vacate
their stations a part Of the evening,
and the ritUalistc work Of the first
rank will be rendered by the grand
lodge officers.
The Washington times., 1908-09-20
LODGE MEN GUESTS
OF GOOD TENPLARS
Perseverance, No. 2, Starts
Fall Season With an After
Vacation" Open Session.

Perseverance Lodge, No. ?. I. o. G.
T., has started the fall season with an
after vacation" open meeting.
A special committee was appointed a
number OF weeks ago y make arrange
ments for the program, refreshments
and entertainment of the members and
their friends, and the efforts put forth
by the committee brought out more
than Us members and friends. About
nine-y Of those present were members
Of Perseverance Lodge, and the others
were mem ers Of Minnehaha, Excel
sinr. Silver Star, and Star OF Hope
lodges. and a number Of friends of the
members.
A short business session was held
from 1880 10 s p m, after which the
G7Jrs were thrown open and the visit
yrs invited in.
The program was heartily applauded
and encored by all present II includ-
ed piano duets by Miss Eva and Miss
Florence HlIlyard. dramatic recitatiOns,
piano solos by Miss Ruth Sullivan, and
vocal solos by Miss Russell and Miss
HiIlyard. I. l. Corby. deputy interna-
tioral chief templar. gave a temper
ance talk and gave an outline Of the
order. Chief TempIar McBeth, Of the
lc1Se, gave the welcome TO the Wis
tors.
After refreshments were served all
present enjoyed a social period. Sew
eraI new members were gained during
the open meeting.
Minnehaha Lodge. No. /. he'll an in
teresting meeting Tuesday night, a
large attendance of members and Wis
itors from Perseverance and Star OF
Hope being present. The chief Jemplar
DR.. Laura Church. being absent be-
cause Of illness, Brother Suter was
called upon 10 preside. Much business
was transacted. Arrangements are be-
ing made for an open meeting on Sep
TENDER %. During the evening num-
Der Of selections were read from The
Templar at Work"
Star Of Hope Lodge, No. o. held its
meeting on Monday evening Visitors
from the other four lodges Of the Dis
trict were in attendance, and a large
percentage Of the membership Of the
lodge was present
Silver Star Lodge, Of Tenleytown, held
its regular meeting Thursday evening
in Good Templar Hall. Visitors from
the city lodges were present Chief
/ Templar Collins presided. After the
usual business meeting a fine program
was given by the members Of the lodge.
A number Of short talks were given 10y
, the visitors The reports Of the lodge
show II to be in fOurishing condi-
: ton.
r. or Lodge comes next into line
/ for a pen meeting, 70 be held in its
| ledger, .7.n on September 90 The special
! committee appointed 70 take charge Is
arranging a program that has not been
| exceIIed by any Of the lodges that have
] held open meetings lately.
The Washington times., 1908-09-20
Members of Trades Unions
To Form Won1an's Auxiliary
Authors of Movement Believe 1t Will Improve Social
Conditions and Add Materially to Strength
of Organized Labor.

that a non-uniCn engineer had been put
on one OF the conspany's engines, and
trouble was threatened. The matter
was taken Up with the management by
the adjustment committee OF the Cen
trial Labor Union. and as a result, 4
letter was read at the last meeting Of
the Central Labor Union announcing
that the company regretted the mis-
understanding. and would in future en-
plOy only union men, II was explained
that one Of the men was taken IL at
the tag end Of the season, and that
the master mechanic went on to I'll
in for the few closing days. II was not
the companys intention 70 run an open
shop. This was perfectly satisfactory
70 the union men, and the incident IS
regarded as closed.