Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-03-11

Born, March 5, daughter TO Mr.. and
Mrs. Alba Annis.
E. J.. Lanpher and family visited
relatives in West Burke over Sunday.
Mrs. G. A. Trenholme of CoaticOok,
Que, was the guest of DIR. aud Mrs. E.
n. Trenholme over Sunday.
The Guest-WilcoI Co. are showing a
handsome line of "yery Smart Shoes" ,
described in their new advertisement.
Mrs. Henry GiBoin and youngest
daughter of Portland have been the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. jeremiah Steady
several days.
At the next concIave of the X. o. X.
A., March IA, occurs the election of off,
GERS for the ensuing year. All members
are therefore requested to be present.
At a special meeting of Ross Encamp-
ment last Tuesday evening three candi-
dates received the Royal Purple Degree,
after which refreshments were served.
Story's Motion Pictures, with vaude-
vile specialties, continues to please and
attract good audiences. The butterfly
dance Monday night was especially
pleasing. Another good bill next Mon
day night.
Guy Cabana, an Island Pond boy, in
the employ of the Grand Trunk at Port
land, has been promoted, having been
appointed manager of the air brake de-
partmeut at Turcotte, Canada. Good
for you, Guy.
Christ Church Woman's Auxiliary,
under the direction of the work com.
mittee, Mrs. NJ. T. Sadleir and Mrs. l..
B. Jones, have prepared fine aud va
ried assortment of useful and fancy ar
ticles, including many new ideas, for
the annual sale to be held April 5.
The representatives who attended the
Laymen's Missionary Convention at
Burlington March 81 report large
gathering and much zeal and enthusi-
asm in behalf of the cause of foreign
missions. Over 500 partook of the
banquet and listened to the eloquent
speeches.
The effect of the presence of so many
ladies at town meeting was good, be-
sides showing they were interested in
town government. This is as it should
be. No class can be more interested in
local politics than the women for their
home life is bound up in the affairs of
the village.
At the regular meeting of the X. of
p. Tuesday evening, Albion Stevens re-
ceived Rank of Knight and Daniel Stern
Rank of Page, both degrees being illus
trated by stereopticon views, after which
refreshments were served. Next Tles.
day evening, March Is Rank of Esquire
will be conferred.
The following from the Reading
Mass Chronicle will be of interest &c
many of our readers mir. Benz. n
Coates and Charles A. Blake have pur'
chased the business and good will of the
late John II. Knights on West ST. The
new firm will be known as Coates
Blake" Charles A. Blake is son Of
Mr.. and Mrs A. l.. Blake.
The Vermont Supreme Court rendered
a decision on Feb. End that makes dog
owners sit up and take notice. 1t is to
the effect that even though dog is Ii.
censed still it must wear collar in or
der to be protected by law. In other
words if person shoots a dog that has
no collar he is not liable, even though
the animal has been licensed.
C. B. Norton, son of Mr.. and Mrs. w
H. Norton, has been elected selectmar
at Gorham, n. II. His election says the
Gorham Mountaineer was brought abou
by many of the younger men who
wanted to show their esteem for one Of
their number. The Mountaineer adds
"Mr. Norton is a popular young maj
with all Gorham people and an account
ant of no mean ability"
Miss Iona Parsons entertained few
of her friends at Summit Saturday. 4
team was at their disposal and they
were conveyed to the different places o
interest, after which they returned t.
Camp No. l where "Pete", the cook
had prepared splendid dinner for them
Following dinner they rode until tim
for supper, and then had jolly time IN
til train.time. They voted it delight
full occasion. Summit is a great plac
for IA good time, they say.
Lenten Reading.