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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-10-21

Cowdray, once the estate of the earls
of Egmont and now in the possession
of Lord Cowdray, better known as Sir
Weetman Pearson, is the subject of u
very interesting superstition Shortly
after the dissolution of the monasteries
Cowdray was conferred upon Sir An
thony Browne, the father of the first
Lord Montague. who had already been
given Battle Abbey as reward for
his services to Henry VIII The story
goes that Sir Anthony, who had de-
strOyed the church and the cloisters in
Battle Abbey, was visited in the great
hall as he was holding his first feast
by one of the dispossessed monks, who
after solemnly cursing him, prophesied
that his family should perish by fire
and water. Two centuries and a half
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-10-21
Capt. Bosardus Again Hits The
Bulls Eye.

This world famous rifle shot who
hold, The championship record of 100
aigeons IL 100 consecutive shots is liv.
ing at Lincoln, III. Recently utter
view ed he says II suffered long time
with kidney and bladder trouble aud
used several wtll-kuowu kidney medi-
rru"-. all OF which gave me no relief uH-
til stated taking Foley Kidney Pills.
Before used Foley Kidney Pills | had
severe nackaches and pains III my kid
neyS with suppression aud a cloudy
voidlng, On arising in the morning ]
would get dull headaches. Now ! have
taken thee bottles of Foley Kidney
Pills and feel 100 per cent better. !
Am never bothered with my kidneys or
bladder aud again feel like my own
s If John w Thurston.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-10-21
Rocks and Cholera.

The present day security of this
country against all danger of chol-
era epidemic is matter for thankful
ness not only In human circles, but In
the rookeres too. When the cholera
slew nearly 10000 people in the insan-
itary United Kingdom of 1872 the
rocks appear to have suffered with
them. This was stated. at any rate.
to have occurred on the estate Of the
Marquis of Sligo, which boosted one
Of the largest rookeries In the west of
Ireland. On the first or second day of
the epidemic's appearance an observer
noted that all the rocks had vanished.
During the three weeks through which
1t ragged there was no sign of them
about their home. but the revenue DO
lice found immense numbers of them
dead on the shore. ten miles away.
When the epidemic abated the rocks
returned, but some were too weak to
reach their nests, and five-sixths of
them had gone.-London Chronicle.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-10-21
The ttorseshoe Legend.

Here Is an explanation Of the old
horseshoe superstition: St Dunstan
was a skilled farrier One day while
at work in his forge the devil entered
in disguise aud requested Dunstan to
shoe his single hoof." The saint. al
though he recognized his malign Gus
toner. acceded. but caused him so
much pain during the operation that
Satan begged him to desist. This st.
Dunstan did, but only after he had
made the evil one promise that neither
he nor any Of the lesser evil spirits
his servants. would ever modest the
inmates Of house where the horse
shoe was displayed.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-10-21

The processinuarieS uTe rather strange
eaterplllars. \ single string OF them
ave or SIX yards long has just climbed
down from my parasol pines and Is al
this moment Unfolding itself In the
walls Of my garden. carpeins the
ground traversed with transparent siiA'
according TO the custom Of the race,
To say nothing Of the meieorolslea'
apparatus OF unparalleled delira'!
which they carry on their spine THESE
caterpiuars. as everybody knows have
this remarkable quality-that 'heS
travel only In u troop one aI'er tue
other. like the blind VI BreuEhel OF
those In the parable. each Of them OBJ
stinately. Indissolubly following her
leader: so much 50 that eur author
having one morning disposed the nle
on the edge Of large stone vase. thus
closing the circuit. for seven whoIe
DAYS. during an atrocious Week
through cold. hunger and unspeakable
WEAKNESS. the unhappy troop on It's
tragic round without rest. respite OF
mercy. pursued the pitilcss circle I'M
Ill death arrived. Forum.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-10-21
Very Brief.

A record of brevity in holiday cor
respondence was established by a
Frenchman In the eighteenth century.
Voltaire and Piton, the epigrammatist,
exchanged challenges to write the
shortest possible letter. So, when Vol
taire was starting on journey, he
wrote to Piton, "Eo rus" which is
the complete Latin for II am going to
the country" Piton's answer was
just "P'-complete Latin for Cor
In business correspondence the rec
ord is divided between Victor Hugo,
who, anxious to know how his Les
Miserables" was going, wrote to the
publisher, 80" and the publisher, who
triumphantly replied. ~"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-10-21
SMOKING That Maddens,

Marihuana is Il weed used by people
of the lower class and sometimes by
soldiers, but those who make larger
use of it are prisoners sentenced to
long terms The use of the weed and
its sale, especially in barracks and
prisons, are very severely punished;
yet it has many adopts, and Indian
women cultivate it because they sell 1t
at rather high prices. The dry leaves
of marihuana alone or mixed with to-
bacco make the smoker wilder than
wild beast. 1t Is said that Immediately
after the first three or four drafts Of
smoke smokers begin to feel slight
headache; then they see everything
moving, and finally they lose all con-
troll of their mental faculties. Every
thing, the smokers say, takes the
shape of monster, and men look like
devils. They begin to fight, and, Of
course. everything smashed is a mon
ster KILLED" But there are imaginary
beings whom the wild man cannot kill,
and thase Inspire fear until the man Is
panic stricken and runs.-Mexican
Herald.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-10-21
Not Made Tn,


Pushing her way through the crowd
on the ferryboat to the decrepit rig.
the middle aged woman sized up the
emaciated animal from every point Of
view, and then, turning to the owner,
who had clambered out of the wagon
and propped himself against the en-
CINE room, said, you ought to be
ashamed of yourself for driving poor
horse like that; 1t should be at home
and in the stable" What is the mat
ter with her, lady?" was the easy re-
Spouse Of the owner, who didn't seem
a whole lot perturbed. What is the
matter with her?" demanded the s. p.
G. A. lady with increasing warmth of
tone. Cant you see how skinny she
Is? She looks starved" "The boss Is
all right. lady," calmly rejoined the
expressman, as sweet smile foated
through his scant crop of whiskers.
you see, she got up so late this morn
in that she didn't hev time to put on
her rats, pads an offenders, or she
would hev been as purity an plump as
Their next one. "-Argonaut
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-10-21

A western senator of ample physical
proportions was endeavoring to obtain
a belt at a Washington haberdashery.
He was having difficult time In Sc
lecting a belt whose design struck his
fancy as well as of proper require
ments for his girth.
How much is that one?' be de
manded Of the clerk, who was entirely
unaware Of the distinguished charac-
ter Of the patron.
That is 81" said the salesman.
-Four dollarsv' exclaimed the sena'
tor Isn't that an awful price for a
beltw
Yes, sir" admitted the man behind
the counter; but, you see sir, after
they get into the regular surcingIe size
we charge for 'em by the pound
Chicago Record Herald.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-10-21
A Bit of Sicily.

"'here is no Italian town more pic
turesque than the Sicilian capital. Pa
lermo." writes traveller ain its port
lie crowded the queerest coasting craft
| have ever set eyes on. Sailing ships
of all rigs, their bulls painted all the
colors of the rainbow, nose up against
the quay. where mule carts, whose
drivers are shouting at the top of their
voices, wait to take away the merchan-
disc. The narrow street where the
custom house officers examine the
goods brought ashore Is place of
terrific noise. When driver, two
clerks and two custom house officers
are discussing the contents of bale
or cask 1t seems as though murder
must be committed within the next
few seconds. But somebody signs
something, the cart moves on, and ev-
erybody laughs"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-10-21
Called For Glory Divine.

Among the customers IN diuE store
one day last week was little Siri VINO
Is known to her pIaymates In that VI
entity as Peggy" As she stood want
ing for her turn It could ht noticed that
she was repeating something under her
breath I'm her effort 10 remember what
her mother had sent her to buy.
Mother wants i've cents worth OF
glory divine"
"Of whatT said the young CLERK
who was standing there as If stunned
by II hard blow OF baseball bat.
"Glory divine. glory divine" came
the reply in II louder voice than when
she had made the original request.
"You had better go home and have
your mother write II down on paper
little girl" said the clerk, feeling that
the girl was too sure to argue with
him.
Soon she. returned, and, handing the
note to the clerk, he read, Five cents
worth of chlorate Of lime.
phia Times.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-10-21

The bugle does not sound the call to
meals on the Pacific liners. as is the
Atlantic habit. Instead Chinaman
pats gong gently, and its booming
echoes find the ear. no matter how re-
motely located. The gong is the
quintessence Of vibration. 1t sets
waves of sound into motion that reyer.
berate from every barrier. II means
or defies according to the strength with
which 1t is struck. No wonder the
Chinese used 1t in battle to scare the
foe!-New York World.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-10-21

in any calling of life, demands vigor-
Gus body and keen brain Without
health there is no success. But EIec-
tlic Bitters is the greatest Health Build
er the world has ever known. 1t com
pels perfect action of stomach, liver,
kidneys, bowels, purities and enriches
the blood, tones aud invigorates the
whole system and enables you to stand
the wear and tear of your daily work.
"Ailer months of suffering from Kidney
Trouble, writes W A. Sherman, OF
Cushing, Me, "three bottles of Electric
Bltt-rs made me feel like new man"
50c at }. ". Thurston's.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-10-21
It's the Worlds Best.

No one has ever made save, oint
mtnt or balm to compare with Buck
lens Arnica Salve. It's the one perfect
healer of Cuts, Corns, Burns, Bruises,
Sores, Scalds, Boils, Ulcers, Eczema,
Salt Rheum, For Sore Eyes, Cold Sores,
Chapped Hands, or Sprains, it's supreme.
InfaIl,hle fer Piles. Only 25c at j. W,
1hurston's.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-10-21

twenty four hours work the three ON
eers are given the same length of time
90 rest. aud thrce other men are sent TO
the box. During their on days the
men are employed In taking census re-
turns. making reports regarding the
condition ~ streets. bridges. embank-
ments. drains aud ccmeteries- They
also report weddings. births. deaths.
theatrical performances aud the pres
ence Of suspicious pcrsons.-llarper
MnrkIN
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-10-21
a Generous and Charita BILE Wish

81 wish all might know of the bene-
fit | received from your Foleys Kidney
Remedy, says |. N, Regain, Farmer,
Mo. His kidneys and bladder gave him
so much pain, misery and annoyance,
he could not work, nor sleep. He says
toley's Kidney Remedy completely
cured him. John w. Thurston.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-10-21
The Important Personals.

Are you the owner of this place"
asked the book agent.
II am" replied Farmer Corntassel.
Anything l can do fer youY'
mo. The chances are that you are
too hard worked to have time to read
anything and that you haven't any
spare change anyhow. Let me talk
to the hired man." Washington Star.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-10-21
His First Voyaoe.

The old sailor came along with q
bucket of tar.
What are you doing?" gasped the
seasick passenger feebly.
Pitching the deck, sor." responded
the salt, with deep sea salute.
pitching the deck? Great Scott
Isn't 1t pitching enough already ?"-
Chicago News.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-10-21

Japan lMs police force modelled
after the French system. In various
places throughout Tokyo there are
small kabancho, which resemble SEN
try boxes. but are larger Three men
are attached to each box daily. One
remains inside resting, while another
stands at the door, and the third pa
trolls beat, returning at regular in
tervals to the box. Stations are
changed every eight hours. After
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-10-21

Any woman with pimples, kin ernP-
tious, sores or bolts does not appear at
traciiv- aud cannot enjoy life. Rloodine
Ointment cures them aud makes the
skin soft aud velvety. Cues cold sores,
cracked lips, chapped hands, sore eyes,
itching aud bleeding piles. John W
Thurston. special agent.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-10-21
An Inconsistency.

There is a strange Inconsistency In
Hamlet" 1t Is where Hamlet speaks
of the undiscovered country. from
whose bourne no traveller returns,
and vet the play hinges largely upon
the fact that he has had interviews
with his fathers ghost. who had, or
course. come back from the undiscov-
cred country.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-10-21
at Beats All.

This is quoted from IA letter Of NJ
StockweIl, Hannibal, Mo, ii recently
used Foley's Honey and Tar for the first
time To say am pleased does not
half express my feelings 1t BEATS all
the remedies | ever used, | contracted
a bad cold and was threatened with
pneumonia The first doses gave great
relief and one bottle completely cured
me-" Contains no opiatrs. John W.
Thurston.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-10-21

When King Henry Wills name was
spoken In his presence in the house Of
lords every peer Frustrated himself
with Asiatic servility. An entry In the
records of the house gives the sub
stance of speech delivered by the
chancellor on Jan. 16, 1541. In which
the kings goodness and wisdom are
extolled, and 1t tells us that whenever
his majesty was mentioned, (which
happened often" all the lords prostrat-
ed themselves, bowling to the ground
as one man.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-10-21

Good results always follow the use OF
Foley Kidney Pills. They contain Just
the ingredients necessary to tone
strengthen and regulate the kidneys and
bladder, and to cure backache. John W
Thurston.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-10-21

81 never hesitate to cut and slash
and change any play until 1t suits
me-" said Stuart Robson to his legal
adviser on one occasion.
Il suppose you edit Shakespeare with
blue pencilT' replied the lawyer.
"You can just bet do"
"Then, | imagine. you would plead
guilty to an indictment for numbering
the Bard of Avon?
mo; | would not, but l would admit
dissecting his corpse"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-10-21

For that distressed feeling after eat
ing, belching and nausea between meals
take Bloodine. 1t cures Dyspepsia by
strengthening the digestive organs sc
that they are capable of fulfilling their
functions. John w. Thurston, specia
aQpnt
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-10-21

later the prophecy was tragicaiiy tuI
filed. In 1893 the house was destroy
ed by fire and within a week of that
disaster the last Lord Montague lost
his life in Germany in an unsuccessful
attempt to shoot the falls OF the Rhine
London News.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-10-21

A 90 cent bottle of Bloodine Rheu.
matte Lin iment will last longer than
the most aggravated case of sore throat
A most effective remedy for cold on
chest, Group, etc. John W. Thurslon
special agent.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-10-21
The Obstacle.

"why not set your cap for that
Young fellow? He's single and well
off,
ayes. he's single, but he knows he's
well off"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-10-21
And War Continued.

Miss Goodley-Bess says she's ready
to make up if you are. Miss Cutting
Tell her I'd be ready to make up, too,
If | had complexion as muddy as
rs.-Philadelphia Ledger.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-10-21
Needs Proddinu.

1T Is great mistake. Mabel, to
trihe with the affections of man who
loves you by encouraging some one
else"
wen, he's little slow, auntie.
think he needs pacemaker."
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-10-21
Kindness.

Life Is short, and we have never too
much time for gladdening the hearts
OF those who are travelling the same
dark journey with us. Oh, be swift to
love; make haste to be kind!-Amiel.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-10-21
Specialization.

Doctor-What can | do for vou2
fatient-l have cut my index finger
Doctor-Very sorry, but l am a spe-
cialist on the middle fnger.-Fliegende
Dlatter.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-10-21
National Traits.

II takes one hour to know a French
man, one month to know a German
and almost a lifetime TO know an Eng
lishman-w ell-Rome Corriere.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-10-21
Poor SimiIe.

Il never saw any one so timld as
Henpeck is" remarked Wigger. why.
he's like mouse in his own house"
"Nonsensew exclaimed Wager. His
wife isn't the least bit afraid of him."
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-10-21

FoIey's Honey aud Tar has been a
household favorite for coughs, colds, and
ailments of the throat, chest and lungs,
Contains no opiates. w. Thurs
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-10-21

How can he afford to keep an au-
tomobileT
He can't. but he has to keep one to
prevent people from finding out that
he Is too hard up to afford it."-Chica-
60 Record Herald.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-10-21
A Desperate Case.

John-I'n bring you II fork, sir. The
Customer What for? .IOhn-The Ca
membert. sir The Customer-A forks
no good. Bring a revolver.-Exchange.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-10-21

MY daughter. Gladys Mae. has be-
come quite an elocutionist."
Yes" pcevishly replied the next
door neighbor 80 hear"-Puck.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-10-21
Carroll .Page. Hv5gP,,E !


The undersigned. ha.r.. fss- --..
the Honorable Probate Coma l,-.tt u
Essex, COMMISSIONS O.. .r.,,,. 80, IN.
adjust the claims and demand 80. .a'. ls Z
against the estate Of VI y. r.-- Pay
Lunenburg IN said District De- a'
claims exhibited in oH.,, tHe--t,. y. an
that we will meet for tie purrr.ls .t q
at his late residence u "a, town NJ . -..,'a
in said District, on the -,dsy * '',, NJ.
and the 2nd day OF MAY new ~ Z
said days and that SIX month, t-l-r ~. y. sa.,
of November, 1910 is the time r-,;, ,.l' Is
Court tor said creditor 49, pr-,-r,ts... u!
to us for examiuatioa aud aN.var,a N'l
Dated at LuneuhurL ,h. ~ a. .,.
ober, A. d. 1910.
G. g. Temple.
W. 6. King Cg,r-i..:.-..
Kyle I. Brown
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-10-21

"What Is a largesSe. papa? 2"
"A s, my boy Harvard Lampoon
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-10-21

1t is ever true that he who does
nothing for others does nothing for
himSelf-Goethe.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-10-21
Patience.

Her Mother-You must be patient
with him. The Bride-Oh, l am. |
know it will take time for him to see
that he can't have his own way.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-10-21
Well Trained.

"Mr Jonesby never interrupts one,
and he is the best listener ! ever met
"No wonder; he's been married three
times"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-10-21

Passenger service at I,h"a t'0''
EAST BOUND LEAVE
Mail and passenger $50 a.m'
Mixed 6.45 a. m. Express I'-V v
Night express Loo a. H.
ARRIVE FROM EAST
Night express T. b a H.
Mixed $50 p. M. Express lIOFD
Mail and passenger ''50 F. !"
WEST ROUND LEAVE
Mail and passenger ia a, u j.,
Express LOOP. IN. NighteT I2''' "'
ARRIVE FROM WEST
Night Elk. l.45 "A, IN. Express lloFD
Mail and passenger 800 F. IT,, ,,s
ca Express trains run daily 0'''
trains daily except Sunday ,,
For all information and iieNe"'F''
to Station Ticket office or
W. A. GLEESoN, Ad'S''
ISLAND POND, Vt.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-05-21
COLORADO LODE.

Beg inning al Cor. No. l. Whence tn
N 4. Cor. Sec. 3. r. s., r. 73 w o
the eth P. NJ. bears S. 90 22' so" Z
Ss64.2 feet; thence n. 16o or w Is
feet to Cor No. 2 thence n. 73o So Z
1900 feet to Cor. No. 8: thence S. 16
OF T.. $50 feet to Cor. No. A thence S
73e SO W. 1900 feet to Cor No. /, TIL
pIace of beginning
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-05-21
Forfeiture Notice.

To o. Demming, W. T. Erp and Fred
Burns:
You are hereby notified that l have
expended during each of the years 1900,
1901, 1902, 1903, 1904, 1905, 1906, 1907,
1905 and 1909, one hundred dollars in
labor and improvements upon each of
the Grover Cleveland and Magnet lodes
situate in Trail Creek mining dis trict,
County of Clear Creek, State of Colo
RADIO. which the location certificates and
the amended location certificate are
found of record in books 10S, 1873 and
159, pages 72, 81 and l59 respectively,
in the office of the recorder of said
county, in order to hold said claims
under the provisions of section 1924 of
the Revised Statutes of the United
States, and the amendment thereto,
approved January %, 1880, concerning
annual labor upon mining claims, being
the amounts required to hold said lodes
for the periods ending on the 31st day
of December, A. D. 1900, 1901, 1902,
1908, 1904, 1905, 1906 1907, 1908 and
1909 And if within ninety days from
the personal service of this notice, or
within ninety days aft-r the publication
thereof, you fail or refuse to contribute
your proportions of such expenditures
as co-owners, your interest in the
claims will become the property of the
subscriber, your co-owner, who has
made the required expenditures by the
terms of said section.
E. M. MoscRIPT.
Idaho Springs, Colorado, February Is,
1910.
1st pub Feb. 10; last pub May 21, 1910
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-05-21
I,IpTON LODE.

n, !. Cor. Sec. 8, T. s, r. rs w. of tn
6th p. NJ. bears S. Z "a 50" T. 1856.
feet; thence N. 16' OF w. $50 feet t
Cor No. 2 thence N. 73o So +. 1900 fee
to Cor. No. 3 thence S. 16o 07' f. Is
feet to Cor. No. 4 thence S. 73' So W
1900 feet to Cor. No. l. the place of be
ginning
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-05-21

c. d. FORD. Register
] st pub Apr 23 Last pub June 25