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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-01
Tho PRODUCTIONS" Farcial.

The only reductions in the projected
commissioners schedule in present
rates are as follows:
70, as, SIS miles, from ...$ rs to s 20
ITO to 140 miles, from ). 100 to .95
1856 to 1876 miles, from >. 1.25 to LIS
245 to 255 miles, from ;. LEO to LAO
1926 to 400 miles, from >. 1.60 to 1.50
A little application Of the commits
sioners' schedule would raise the fol-
lowing rates:
Is to 20 miles ..........$ 40 to $ As
35 to 40 miles .......... so to .55
40 to SO miles .......... so to go
SO to 65 miles .......... go to go
160 to 1875 miles ........ 100 to Ito
This raise is avoided by wise rule
adopted by the commission in conpec-
ton with their schedules, as follows:
"Rule Existing rates which are
lower are to be continued in effect UNI
til changed by the commission"
In the course of our article expos
ing the iniquity of express rates." says
the Telegraph Herald, Eve submitted
tables showing the excessive charges.
Applying now to these distances and
towns the reduced schedule of the
state commission, we find a reduction
approximating only 1 per cent in mer-
chandise rates per 100 lbs; in the case
Of the new rates named in the commits
sioners' schedule showing reduction
there is only one item where there
is q practical reduction in the charges
on merchandise for the reason that
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-12-18
GRAN BY

Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Wells have been
visiting her mother, Mrs. McCowu, at
Sutton the past week.
Mrs. W. l., Carpenter has been to st.
Johnsbury the past week visiting friends
aud doing her Christmas shopping.
George l.. Shores and his crew have
gone into campo on Victory Hill, where
Mr.. Shores has logging job for this
winter
Albert Fisher, who has been working
for } l.. Wells the past six months, has
moved his family into c. A Wells tene-
ment house in Victory, and will work
for Geo. Williams this winter.
Edna Wells visited friends in Lunen-
burg and Lancaster Friday, Saturday
and Sunday.
Quite a severe earthquake shock wac
felt here last week Wednesday at about
two o'clock in the afternoon.
The new cushions make the church
look much better, aud all will appre
ciate the added comfort.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-12-18
Ladies Literary Club.

The members OF the Ladies' Literary
Club aud few invited guests met
Thursday December Ia. at the home OF
Mrs. Randall for "a Trip Abroad"
After the business routine, the roll call
"Placrs | would ike to visit" Was re.
sponded to 10y every member. \ very
comprehensive paper My Itinerary" by
Miss Eaton gave a plan of foreign
tour to I've completed in four mouths
time. \ song. Castles in the Air" by
Mrs. \. f.. Bishop was very much en-.
ioyed. after which Mrs. Reeve gave a
most delightful talk on English Rem
iniscences" aud Rev. Thomas Hall spoke
very enthusiastically OF Ireland, both
being aPplauded TO the echo The pro-
gramme closed with the singing of
America aud "God save the Sing" by
all present. Refreshments we're served
aud an hour of>social chat completed a
very pleasant aud profitable afternoon.
The next meeting will he held Decem-
her II. the place to he announced later.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-12-18
CONCORD
FRANK JOHNSON, Scaler.

Mrs. Della Quimby has gone to Barre
to pass the winter with her daughter,
Mrs. Guy Howard.
c. W. White has put fire escapes on
the school building the past week.
Mrs. Lilycrap's school was postponed
a week on account Of the sickness and
death of her father, and commenced
December S,
Mrs. Shaw has taken her stock of
millinery to Whltefeld, ~ H., but will
return again in the spring.
Judge Blake of Island Pond was in
town on business last week.
The lecture by Peter Mcqueen last
week Wednesday evening was attended
by a full house and was very interesting
and instructive.
An earthquake shock Was felt in this
vicinity last week, which lasted severa!
seconds. There was very distinct
rumblinp noise aud buildings Jared
p-rceptbly.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-12-18
Sudden Death.

Moses Cnrrier, who has for years
driven the stage between Island Pond
and Newport, in the employ Of G. d.
IIerrin. was found dead in the latter's
barn last Saturday afternoon. About
II 30 he went to the barn to feed the
horses, and not returning as usual to
his dinner, search was made, and his
body was found lying in the hay. This
was at l.45. DR.. Mayo was summoned,
aud gave it as his opinion that he
had suffered an apoplectic shock, that
death was due to cerebral bemorrhage,
and that life had been extinct fully an
hour. Deceased was in his sixty.second
wear. Funeral services we're held Tues
day morning at the home OF Mr.. Herrin,
conducted by the Rev. l.. n. Moody A
social, good natured man, his familiar
figure on the stage route will be greatly
missed, and his untimely death is de.
plored. He is survived by his wife,
daughter, three brothers and three Sis
terra
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-12-18
Shockina Fatal Accident.

A terrible accident happened to Mrs.
Mary Pannell late Friday night. Since
last july she had been employed in TAX
;np care of Mrs. E!hridge Currier, who
il helpless with rheumatism. she went
to replenish the fire about ll.3o' aud
whether coal from the stove ignlted
nor NIGHT dress. or whether the lamp
sh. carried exploded, will probably
,ever he known, but she was completely
euyeloped in flames. Her screams at
tracted Mr.. Currief, and he EMBODIED
har in fur coat, so that the fire was
extinguished and summoned Dr. Nor
cross. The poor %oman was 80 pa''y
burned, the flesh peeling in strips from
the homes. that no earthly skill could
saee her. and she fingered until O'CLOCK
the next morning, when death merclful'y
,,ue m her release. Her sutferlngs
,vsre an intense that she was unable tf
,.u how the accident occurred. Mt
Curr;er had his hands and wrists badiy
burned in rescuing her. Funeral serV
;ooS we're held at Mr.. Curriers' homf
Saturday afternoon conducted by Rev. l.
\ Moody, and the body was placed ID
tho vault Mrs. Pannell is survived ol
one daughter, Mrs. Allie Mccabe' who
resides at Island Pond, two sons '"'
hrotbers and her mother, living at Con
cord, N. II.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-12-18

Miss Mary Ba1inet is assisting IN
Fogg's store during the holidays
Mrs. f.. c. Gooihue OF Sherhrooka,
Que, a former resident, is,the guest Of
Rev. and Mrs. Thomas Hall.
The newly appointed commissioners
on the board of Jail delivery for Essex
county are Richard B-sttie, Forrest +.
Wyman, Chester Shofi.
Arthur e. Spragne Of -. Johnsbury
was in town this week in the interest Of
the National Life Insurance Co. of
Montpelier, aud he has appointed John
II. LaRoche as special agent to represent
the National IN this section.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-12-18
Barton Landing, VI.
Derby, VI.

STATE OF NATHAN BEEcHER.
-rArr. Of VERMONT, DISTRICT OF Essen, s..
TIE Honorable Probate Court for the district
atcrr- id.
lo all persons interested in the estate OF
Na.aa Beecher late of Canaan, IN. said
District teCta Scd GREETING:
Whereas. said Court has assigned the 2n6
H.s o.. January next for examining and allow
ln .'lraccouui Of the administrator OF the estate
o ,tid decea eed, and for decree OF the
r., .ue OF said estate to the lawful claimants OF
tbs ,suc and ordered that public notice thereof
ZEE given to all persons interested III SAID estate
'.u -aA,,ring this order three weeks success
.r. previous to the day assigned, in the Essex
.a:y Herald, newspaper, published az
.,.a, Pond ir brighton, in said District.
Therefore q on are hereby notified to appear
az Ills Probate Office in Guildhal!' in SAD DIS.
.'l,y on tn, day assigned then ana there
4. -ortr., the allowance of said account il
,gs SC, ..u-e. and to establish your right as
ne.-. ,~lurlS and lawful claimants to SAID
rrst"s
Give. .,udvr my hand this sth day OF Decem-
b.. HERBERT W. BLAKE, 1UoGk.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-12-18

The Ladies' Society -ill hold a hvS
cent social AZ the home Of Mrs. VAN,
Nichols wednesday evenins. Every one
invited.
Mrs. Carrie Brown sas 10 litiLeton,
y. H., over Sunday.
Miss Alice Bailey Vas i'll with tie
grip the first of the week aud anaoIe 70
attend TO her schcol duties.
Hon. P. Il. foIlansby is again suffer
ing with his ewes.
Miss Aidie Poole and Mrs. T. l.. Fol-
lanshy drove to Groveton M,uday.
Mr., and Mrs. Thomas Spillsr Of
Grovetnn, Y. H.. visited at Guy Hayes
last sunday.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-12-18
GUIlDAALL

Fred Folansby returned home Thurs
day.
Mrs. H. NJ. Hubbard went to Ports
mouth, \. H., Tuesday as delegate TO
the State Grange.
The dance Saturday night was well
attended and good time enjoyed by
all.
Mrs Charles Flanders, Miss Mary
Hubbard, and Mrs. Harry Henson at
tended the funeral of Mrs. Henry Webt
at Lancaster last week Tuesday.
Mrs. II. S. Wiley went to Canaan
Monday to care for her daughter, Mrs
Everett Kelley, who has little sou.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-12-18
NORTON
Wedding Bells.

Wedding Bells.
The Lord Bishop OF Quebec, the Rt
Rev. A. Hunter Dunn, administered the
Rite of Confirmation Thursday after.
noon in st. Pauls Church.
Mrs. George Kelley and son Earl and
Miss Pearl Berry of Co!ebrook, n. H..
are the guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. II. W.
Marsh. -..
c. NJ. Bailey of Newport and Burt
Jones of Island Pond were in town on
customs business recently.
Q. NJ, Moulton of Newport vas in
town on business Thursday.
H. W. Chills OF Dixvillc. Que, wss
in town recently.
}. W. Carpenter has purchased the
Fitzgerald Land & Lumber Co. build
Jugs at Little Averill
| Carl Standish Was in Waterviile, Que.
on business recently.
l.. b. Murphy, Canadian immigrant
inspector, WAS in town Friday.
Mrs. Adam nanforth of Island Pond
was i'll town visiting relatives recently.
DR.. A. }, Cromwell, V. S., OF Coat
cook, Que, was in town Friday.
James Graham, camp manager for ti,t
Fitzgerald Land 4 Lumber Co, was il
town Tuesday. .
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Irwin o
Coaticook, Que, were in town sisitin,
friends Tuesday.
B. }. Smith Of Coaticook WA in tow
on business recently.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-12-18
Wanted For Government Positions

Ii ,,,L ho'n Government positlon
you sr" located for lie aud at gooo
salary
35ulO POSITIONS are To he filled this
year Examinations for the different
position, will he held soon. can III
Yen ta ras~ the examinations for any o!
I'll" following positions. win furnish all
1rN'aooks free
If Interested make a cross opposite
position wanted. Cut out and mall u
Iii" al once.
DEPARTMENTAL BRANCH
hallway Mail Clerk (Male)
Railway Mail weigher (Ma'e)
Railway Mail Porter. (Maie)
CUSTOM HOUSE BRANCH
sampler, (Male)
Assistant Weigh-r (Male)
Messenger, (Male)
POST OFFICE BRANCH
Clerk (Male) OF F.male)
Clerk Carrier (Male)
Full particulars regarding the aboV'
or any other Civil Service Courses, WI
"" sent free on request. Address, r. =
h'&, No. 1872, Portland, Maine.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-12-18
lUNE N BURG

A foot of snow came last Friday and
Saturday, thus making good sleighing.
The "district school" was given by the
Methodist society last Friday evening,
aud though the storm kept many away,
over hundred attended. The eateTtain-
inent gave much pleasure to those At
tending.
Both CongregatioDalists and detbo-
dists will observe Christmas exercises 10
their churches, with singing, recitations
and Christmas trees. Sunday after
Christmas there will be special Chris, % as
music.
Mrs. katherine Rowker spent feU
days with friends il Whitefeld lat
week.
/ Mrs. Frank Hale returned to Lyndon
vile Friday and expects to leave for her
home, L. F.. Island, this week.
Miss Annette Bell aud Mrs Ida Bell
Attended the reel pgocity meeting OF the
Woman's Club at G,oEeton December &.
Mrs. Ezra P!erpe Was called to Bsr-
lin the middle Of Hast week by the seri.
Gus illness Of her son Eden Pierce, who
is very i'll with appendicitis. His many
friends here hope for his speedy recovery.
The stores are full Of very attractive
Christmas goods, aud the decorations
are very handsome. The spiri, of Christ
mas is III the air.
The snow roller was out for the first
time Saturday afternoon.
The Woman's Club met with Mrs. J.
NJ. Dodge Tuesday afternoon, December
8. Several we're present.
Charles Balch has gone out Of town
oil hunting trip to be absent several
days.
Irvine Dawson who has St ent six
weeks with his aunts aud grandfather
| expects IN retnrn to bis home in Dam
VILE IN IA lev days.
Mrs. Selden Smith who died at her
home the frat OF last week was buried at
East Concord last week on Wednesdag.
The infant child OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Harlie Ball died last week aged one
month; burial was last Friday.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-12-18
ESTATE OF GEO. II. BEAN.

ESTATE OF GEO. II. BEAN.
STATE OF VERMONT, DISTRICT OF ESSEX, s..
The Honorable Probate Court for the District
of Essex.
To the heirs and all persons interested in the
estate Of Geo II. bean, late OF Maidstone in said
District deceased, GREErING
whereas, application hath been made TO this
court in writing by the Administrator, with the
will annxed of the said Geo. H. Bean praying
for license and authority to sell all of the
real estate of said deceased, for the payment OF
Orbits and charges Of administrator, setting
forth therein the amount Of debts due from said
deceased. the charges Of administration. and
the amount of personal estate aud the situation
of the real estate.
Whereupou the said Court appointed aud
a. assigned the md day OF January 1893, ct 8
O'Clock A. NJ. at the Probate Office i'll Guildhail
| in said District, to hear and decide upon said
| application and petition, and ordered public
interested therein, BY publishing said order
together with the time and place OF hearing
| three weeks successfully i'll the Essex Count!
| Herald, newspaper which circulates in the
ueighborhood Of those persons interested II
| said estate, all Of which publications shall
| he previous to the day assigned for bearing.
| Therefore. you are hereby notified to appeal
| before said court, at the time and place assigned
then and there in said Court to make your Oh
lection to the granting OF such license. If you
| see cause.
Given under my hanA at Brighton in said Dis
| trict, this 18th day of December LsoS.
| RERRERT W. BLAKE lcDox.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-12-18
ltNTAi; OF WM. II. MARTIN

... n"lcr signed. having been appointed by
the honorable Probate Court for the District OF
E.-r>. commits sioners, to receive, examine ana
adjust The claims and demands of all persons
aIa'~: the estate of VIM. II. Martin, late OF
L,,,yopuurd in said District deceased, and All
claw exhibited i'll offset thereto, hereby give
n,t.r that We will meet for the purpose aiote'
sa.i 3, tho Home OF Wm. II. Martin III the TOWN.
B., Concord in said District on the 18th day OF
usce,lhrr and 18th day Of June, next, from !,
oclurr. = A. until d, O'Clock P NJ, each OF saia
day and that six months from the 2sth Jay Q,
De.--...rr A. u. 1905, is the time limited by SAID
Court tur said creditors to present their CLAIMS
tons tor examination and allowance.
Dated at + Concord this Sth day OF December
4 J. 400,
T0: s t;;Ns.r Commissioners.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-12-18
TOWN TOPICS

Clyde Eaton is visiting his parents for
a few days
We now have good sleighing and
business is picking up.
Mrs. Rawson has gone to Portland,
Me, to remain over Christmas.
W. W. Lombard and wife. who re-
Gently left Island Pond, are at present To-.
Gated in Othello, Wash.
W. u. Ladd, who some time since
purchased the Cole place, 80 called. is
moving there tins week.
Whist aud social dance was enioyed
hy select party at Woodman's Hall
last week Thursday evening.
Freight traffic is at low ebb on the
Grand Trunk these days caused chiefly
hy the quarantine on live stock.
Il your Christmas gifts now: don't
wait tillihe evening OF the 2ith, when
the stores will be crowded and the stock
depleted.
Miss Alice Strathern, teacher AT
Barre, is at her home here for a Christ
haas and New Years vacation Of three
weeks.
The annual session of the tenth
Masonic District, in which Island Pond
Lodge is included, will be held at New
port Thursday, January 81.
The fall term of school closes Friday.
and GLOWING a Christmas vacation of
two eks the winter term will com
mence January 1 i'll the high school.
James Henry has sold his place on
Railroad street, known as the |. l.. Cobb
place, to Lewis F. Hanson, and the lat
ter has taken possession. Consideration
$4,000.
Almon Smith is moving his goods to
i.yndonville this week. and next week he
and Mrs. Smith will take up their resi-
dence there VERY much to the regret of
our towhspeople.
At Grace Church next Sunday even
ing the pastor will speak Oh Whittier
the Reforner" and the following Sun
day evening his subject will be whittier
the Religious Teacher
Christmas goods hurry away at the
prices offered by l.. F. Jones, the cloth
Ter. Christmas goods, yet useful, every
day in the year. An examination of
his offerings and a comparison of the
values offered will convince you.
All kinds of toothsome dainties and
extra nice cakes can be found at the
Island Pond Bakery. This place is
headquarters for Christmas confection-
cry, absolutely pure, of the best ingre-
dents, delicious as well AS wholesome.
Mrs. John W. Thurston starts Satur-
day for Portland remaining over Sun
day, from thence to New York, and
take the steamer there for Florida.
That she vii! greatly enjoy the trip and
the winters stay in Florida is the wish
of II large circle IT friends,
At W. R. Boulds busy store on Rail
road street everything is ready for gift
time. Holiday things all over the store
have been arranged AS to make shopping
n comfortable and convenient as possl-
bic. Here You will certainly fluid sug-
g-stiou for your Christmas gift, aud an
excellent opportunity for economical
satisfactory buying.
Town representative Davis did not
return bone from Montpelier Friday
night as customary with him. Over the
phone Monday he Informed us he was
| working for all he was worth His let
ter in another column explains the posi-
lion ne has taken on the tax bill "A
position approved and d!sapproved BY
townslnen according to their point OF
view.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-12-18
Bank Notice.

TIE annual meeting OF the shareholders OF
Island Pond Nat onal Bank, for the election OF
directors tor the ensuing year and the transae,
ton os any other legal business, VIII be he!a
q, the.r banking rooms in Island Pond Oh Tues.
day. the twelfth day of January, A. D., 1909. at
tN lock in the afternoon.
j., and Pond Vermont, Dec. II, 1919.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-12-18
One into one soes once,

One into one goes once,
one from one leaves no remainder. That
is why you cannot insure yourself, aud
Tor the same reason is why with rs you
can be insured. ... ..
18th year. National Life ins. Co. Of
Vt. (Mutual.)
W. W. SpRA0uE & son.
Gen. Agents Of Northeastern Vermont.
St. 1ohnsberv, W!
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-12-18
TAPLIN & COFRAN,
AUcTIONEERS AND REAL
ESTATE AGENTS

W. ,.Il personal property and real es-
,.,- If public auction or private sale in
A.. PARTS ii New England.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-12-18

Farms aud business properties avail
AL. at all times, as We make this h
,1~c.aI branch Of our business, giving it
p!.tcutar attention. Offices at
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-12-18

Designs and prices furnished on applica-
tom.
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1908-10-22
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