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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-06-25
Grand Junction Jottinas

Special to metropolitan.
Grand Junction, June 25.-The Grand
Junction sewer being put in by the
board Of supervisors Of Green county
under the name and style of surface
drain for surface water, will soon be
completed.
Dr. o. W. Loning is taking his vaca-
ton.
Misses Hylma D. and Louise Turner
have gone for a summers visit al
Bloomington, Ill.
T. r Watts is in Kansas looking at
ter his wheat crop.
The NJ. e. people have just concluded
their quarterly conference.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-06-25
Grand Junction Needs Rain.

Special to Times Republican.
Grand Junction, June 25.-The drouth
in this locality continues, pastures are
burning up, the hay crop is past re-
demptton, the oats crop has suffered
ma tertal injury, tho with immediate
rainfall II is thought there will be a
fair crop, early potatoes that were 50
promising. are losing out and in many
cases the tops are drying up A few
more days OF the present>dry. hot wealth
er and there viii be little Of the crops
left in this locality, but the corn and
that, tho generally small, looks well.
the ground having been vel! tended,
and with plenty Of rain, will push up
rapidly.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-06-25
ELDoRA LOSES LIBRARIAN.
Miss Eiva Greet Goes to Fremont, lex
At Increased Salary.

Special to Times Republican.
Eldora, June 25.-Miss Elva Greet
of this city, who has had charge of the
public library for the past three years,
has been appointed Librarian at FIRE.
mont, Neb., at a very substantial in
crease in salary. Miss Greet will leave
here July 1, at the end of her year, and
at the annual meeting Of the trustees
in July new librarian will be chosen.
Fremont is a, city Of 10000 people and
the fact that Miss Greet was chosen
from the library here speaks we'll for
Eldora and her qualifications
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-06-25
Big Barn DESTROYED.

Prairie City, June 25.-During a Sc
we're rain storm here yesterday evening
the large barn on the farm of ". K
Blain, Of 1913 East Walnut street, Des
Moines, was struck by lightning and
totally destroyed a general alarm
was given over the rural phone lines
10 which neighbors responded prompt
ly and by their aid the farm home and
other buildings We're saved There was
no livestock in the structure al the
time.
The loss IS estimated at 500. $500
on the barn and 500 on the contents.
The building destroyed vas new
structure completed last Friday on ,lIe
site of barn which was destroyed by
fire caused by lightning last April.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-06-25
Soaking Rain at Radcliffe.

Special 10 Times Republican
Radcliffe, June 25.-Drenching show
ers yesterday afternoon and evening
have terminated the dry spell ana the
excessive heat OF the past week. This
rain will be the making OF the early
potato crop in this region. While the
soil is saturated the ravages OF the
potato bug, up 10 this time quite seri-
Gus in many patches, will now be de-
c.dsd.L checked
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-06-25
Light Rains at Hampton.

Special to Times Republican.
Hampton June 25.-This vicinity was
visited Friday by storm that re-
suited in a welcome lowering of the
Temperature from the high places that
II had been won't to assume during
the past week. Very sharp lightning
and heavy thunder accompanied the
storm. but the amount OF rain that
fell was small. Pastures and lawns
have become very dry, and the amount
Of moisture that fell, tho small, was
welcome.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-06-25

yesterday evening by a shower Of rain
that very materially helped vegetation
as well as cooled the air. While there
was not nearly so much rain as IS
needed in this immediate vicinity the
entire region south and southeast was
we'll soaked
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-06-25
Shower at Eidora.

SpeCIdl % IIIIts-tsePUUiIIdII.
Eldora, June ga hard rain fell
here late yesterday afternoon, and
while not heavy, It was sufficient to
benefit crops to some extent. South Of
this place the fall was heavy.
A heavy wind accompanied the storm
south Of here, and telephone wires
were put out of commission. Trees
were broken, but little damage to
crops is reported
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-06-25
Will Appeal Hotel Case.

Ida Grove. June 25.-Johnston Bros.
OF this city, attorneys for the hotel
owners OF Iowa, announce that the de-
cision of the supreme court Of iowa In
the hotel fire escape test case will not
settle the matter, and that they will
carry the case to the United States
supreme court.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-06-25
IOWA CITY SENSATION.
Mayor Orders Wealthy Attorney &c
Destroy His Buildings as Unsanitary

Special to Times-Republican.
Iowa City, June ga sensation has
been caused by the city council, acting
as a board of health, that body hay
ing ordered Major Ira J. Alder. a
wealthy attorney, to tear down one OF
his residences and all contiguous build
irgs. The board and the health Off
Ger describe the property as filthy. a
nuisance, and menace to health and
life" If the attorney does not destroy
the houses in ten days the mayor is
70 have II done a, the owners expense.
A red hot battle Is anticipated.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-06-25
Two Killed Killed At Luvernc.

Luverne, June 25.-August VIII, Of
Luverne and Tony Campagna of indie
pendence were instantly killed at 800
o'clock this afternoon by lightning.
They were working on the new schoo.
building and took refuge in a tool shed
during a thunderstorm. Others in the
same building were uninjured.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-06-25
Rain at Chelsea.

Special to Times Republican.
Chelsea June 25-A hard rain fell
here last evening, but the shower was
not extensive there being no rain be-
yond points three miles east and west.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-06-25
weIeon. sboxer at cr;nneI.

Special to Times Republican :.
Grinnell, June 25.-The intense heat
that had been continuous, day and
night, for over week, was broken
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-06-25
Factory Fire 1t burlington.

Special to Times-Republican.
Burlington, June 25.-The Union
Furniture Company plant was damaged
by fire to the extent Of 5000 this
morning.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-09-09
Town Election.

A somewhat strenuous campaign was
closed at the polls Tuesday resulting in
the election of Harry b. Amey as town
representative, he receiving 81 more
votes than his opponents, divided thus
Harry b. Amey, 1877
d. +. Mackenzie, 1875
William A. Stott, rs
George L. Hunt, 2
Chester King, /
In addition to the foregoing there
were s defective ballots The check
list showed that 100 voters voluntarily
DISTINGUISHED themselves by neglecting
to vote. The justice ticket was elected
in its entirety, and although union
ticket. several names were scratched. In
all there were 100 split ballots and q
defective ballots. As compared with
1908 the town increased its vote by
three for governor. Porter H. Dale,
candidate for senator, and John w.
Thurston, democratic candidate Tor
state treasurer, ran considerable ahead
of the party ticket. For states attorney
Harry B. Amey received 2S4 votes and
George l.. Hunt 46,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-09-09
Granqe Picnic.

The members of Island Grange, No.
AS enjoyed their first annual picnic
August 81 at Bert Farmers grove.
About seventy people attended and fully
enjoyed the occasion.
Owing to the severe rain storm, the
ball game and other sports had to he
postponed indefinitely. Arriving at the
grove, the heavy rain caused the party
to seek shelter in Brother Farmers barn,
where an enjoyable repast was served.
A suitable entertainment followed, in
Guiding an address by Brother Morrill,
of East Charleston Grange, and recita-
tons by members of East Charleston
and Island Oranges.
Too much praise cannot be given
Brother Farmer for his hospitality and
efforts put forth to arrange the grove,
where tables, swings, croquet grounds,
etc, were prepared.
Many thanks also are due Brother +.
Hill and others for coming to Island
Pond, with their teams and hay racks
to convey all who wished to attend aud
take IN the good time.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-09-09
Enioya BILE OUTING.

On Wednesday of last week large
number of the members of the Delta
Alpha Bible Glass Of Grace NJ. f..
Sunday School enjoyed an excursion to
Lake, where they were the guests of
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Applebee. Dim
ner and supper were served at the board
ing house The obliging cook, Mr..
Young, added to the menu the ladies
had provided sponge cake, cookies and
raisin pie of such quality as to bring
him many requests for his recipes. To
say that the party was jolly one would
be to express the truth but mildly.
This class is becoming famous for its
successful outings. We are sure its
members will look forward with antici-
patton to another summer and another
invitation from Mr.. and Mrs. Applebee.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-09-09
New Postal Regulations.

Postmaster Sweeney has been advised
that hereafter it will not be necessary
for him to prepare receipt cards for re-
turn to the sender of registered letter
or parcel, unless such letter or parcel
bears the Endorsement "Receipt desired,
or its equivalent. So if receipt card
is required, ask for it.
Mr.. Sweeney has also been notified by
the postotce department at Washington
that in accordance with a new ruling
of the department, rural carriers are
authorized and empowered to administer
oaths made by pensioners and their wit
nesses in the execution of pension
vouchers. For such service the carrier
is authorized to collect for himself fee
not to exceed % cents for each oath ad.
ministered.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-09-09
TOWN TOPICS

The Sunday School of Christ Church
will not he resumed until Sun day, Sep
TENDER Is.
Mrs. W. j. Rooney, who has been
confined to the bed several days, suffer-
ing from an attack of pleurisy, is i'm
proving slowly.
Miss Dorothy Guest of Island Pond
and her friend, Miss Ethel Cooper, of
Bloomfield, are attending the Randolph
Normal School.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Reeve and Miss Reeve
went to Hatey, Que, last week to visit
relatives before going to Boston to
spend the winter.
Miss Veronica Kennedy left Monday
morning for Drummondville, Que,
where she has been engaged to teach
during the coming school year,
Miss Annie Stott, engaged as a
trained nurse at Burlington, is here
spending her annual vacation with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Stott.
Mrs. Albert Sullivan and Miss Mae
Sullivan of Manchester, n. H., are here
Tor few days, visiting their cousins,
Mrs. Maggie Harlow aud W. II. Kane.
Mrs. Dan Worth, who, with her two
children, has been the guest of Mr..
Wtrths parents, was joined Saturday
by her husband who will stay a week or
more.
Monday was Labor Day. The usual
holiday hours were observed at the post
office, the bank was closed, also the
saloons. The latter were also closed
Tuesday-election day.
Mrs, NJ. b. Ladd and son, Gerald, of
l.yndonville we're in town the latter part
of last week to move some things from
their house on Pleasant street whic h
has been rented to Fred Boyce.
A savage attack was made upon T. J..
Perkins, V, S, Monday evening by
Arthur Peavey, for whose arrest a war
rant has been issued. In the ARRAY
Mr.. Perkins sustained a broken nose,
cash in the forehead, and his face is ter
rihly battered, showing the brutal beat
ing he received. Peavey has left town.
The past week was an off one on the
diamond for the local baseball team.
Last Thursday LyndonvilIe came up
and trimmed the boys to o in spite of
hard field work and clever pitching by
Stnson. Wednesday the boys went to
Barton to play against picked team as
one of the fair attractions and We're
again shut out, to q.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-09-09
Resolutions.

AT the regular meeting of Court island
Pond, No 423, |. o. f., held on August
18th the following resolutions were
adopted
Whereas, 1t has pleased God to call
to the Courts on High one of our charter
members, Brother David A. Sloan, it is
Resolved, That in the death OF
Brother David A. Sloan this Court has
lost genial and fraternal member and
trustworthy officer,
Resolved, That the members of Court
Island Pond, No. 423, in token of their
appreciation of his many years of SER
vice in our Court, take this opportunity
of placing on our records and extending
to Mrs. Sloan and family our heartfelt
sympathy with them in their sorrow.
That our charter be draped in black
for period of thirty days and copy
of these resolutions be printed in the
Essex County Herald. "2'@>
E. F. Osborne Committee
l.. ID. Piche, on
f. G. Paquette, Resolutions.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-09-09
Engineer and Fireman Injured

Joe Paquette, engine driver on the
Grand Trunk, is suffering from pecu-
liar accident. lie was going down the
Nuliegan grade with his engine when
the reverse lever became unattached and
fell across his left hand with great force,
intiictng severe wound, more painful
than break. Notwithstanding his in
jury he took his train to Gorham, where
the hand was dressed. He will be I'M
able to work for some time. A day or
two after the above occurrence, Fred
Rowe, Mr.. Paquette's fireman, had his
left arm badly cut through falling on
some glass in hdrried leap from the
Car in which he was sleeping, a false
alarm of danger having. been given. He,
too, will not be able to work for some
time.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-09-09
Japheth w. Dexter.

The Herald has received from Akron,
Ohio, copy of the Akron Times, which
states that j. W. Dexter, several years
resident of Island Pond, died at the
country home of his daughter, Mrs.
Frank II, Mason, at Turkeyfoot Lake,
Ohio, Sunday morning, August IS, sur
viving the death of his WE four months.
Mr.. Dexter was seveuty-nine years of
age, and his death was due to exhaus-
ton. He had been in poor health for
SOME time but was not considered seri.
ousIy i'll as he was up and around until
two days before his death.
Tie was born at Dover, Maine, Janu.
airy 3, 1881 aud was lumberman dur
ing his active life. Before taking up
his residence in Akron he lived in On
tario, Canada, where he was active in
religious work and an elder in the
Presbyterian church. For the past ten
years he had made his home with his
daughter in Akron.
Besides his daughter he. is survived
by one son, Charles A. Dexter, of Dex-
land, Florida. The funeral service was
conducted at the Mason residence
Wednesday, August II.
Mrs MaSon's friends at Island Pond
will sympathize with her in this sorrow,
following so soon after the death of her
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-09-09
NORTON

Albert Demers and bride Of Sher
brooke, Que, are visiting his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Alphonse Demers.
Mrs. q. Daniels and two children o
Lake, VT, spent Sunday with her pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. George kehoe.
Mr.. aud Mrs. A. |. Davis of Lase
spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. anc
Mrs. Alonzo Davis.
Miss Jennie Bishop has finished he
school at Lake and will teach the vii
lage school bere, commencing Septem
Der Z.
Mr.. and Mrs. Attic Daniels and tive
children spent Sunday and Monday it
Compton, Que.
Miss Rosa Devost of Coaticook, Que.
spent Sunday with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Theophile Devost.
Dr. Guertin entertained his father
and brother of Actonvale, Que, over
Sunday.
John Kehoe and William Bishop at
tended the fair at Sherbrooke, Que.
Wednesday.
Alex Langlois has purchased the Pic
card house of f. j. Nelson.
o. II, Cameron was elected town rep,
resentative.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-09-09

Whereas, The grim reaper has entered
our Grange, severing link in our fra
ternal chain, reminding us of the un,
certainty of human life. BE il therefore
Resolved, That we of Island Grange
No. AS, do most deeply and sincerely
mourn the death of our beloved Brother
Jach S. Farmer, who by his sterling
hopesty and his loyalty to his friends
had endearAd himself to large circle
be it further
Resolved, That we extend to his fami
ly and those most intimately con.
nected with him in the daily walks OF
life, our sincere and heartfelt sympathy
Resolved, That we present them with
copy of these resolutions, that they bt
spread upon our records, and published
in the local paper; also that our Charte,
be draped for a suitable period.
Mrs. Jas. Henry, Committee
Mrs. B. j. McKenney, on
A. II. Mckee, Resolutions,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-09-09

Miss Ida Reilly attended the Labor
Day celebration at Berlin, n. H., Mon
day.
Armand Ellie returned to the college
at Nictoriaville, Que, Tuesday, to re-
sumo his studies.
George L. Dyer went to Berlin, n.
H., Monday to assist in the Berlin Band
as trombone player.
w. Ronald Guest left town last Fri
day for Groveton, n. H., where he is EN-.
ployed with the Grand Trunk surveying
party.
The stated communication of Island
Pond Lodge, +. & A. NJ, for the current
month will be held next Monday even
i"g at o'clock. Work.
Miss NJ. A. Lee has returned from
the Rangeley Lakes, where she has been
through the summer months, and re-
sumes school teaching next week.
Don't fail to see the Free Exhibition
in Bartlett's Block window given by
Jack Van, with Guy Brothers Minstrels,
during afternoon on day of show, Sep.
tember 10th.
The Rev. FIR. Trottier is in Montreal
this week attending the Eucharistic
Congress. In bis absence the Rev. FIR.
lIerrouette of the Order of st. Edmond,
from Winooski College, will officiate at
all the services in st. James Church.
The Rev. Leon j. Morse, B. A., an
exceptionally interesting speaker, will
lecture on "Saints, Sinners and Simple
tons of Genius, at Grace Nj: +. Church
Wednesday evening, September IA.
The lecture will be followed by social
hour in the vestries and light refresh
ments will be served.
Milton Stern, who has been here
since the commencement of the cloak
makers strike in New York returned to
his position in one of the wholesale
houses last Saturday, following teIe-
gram announcing the settlement of the
strike. His mother, Mrs. Stern, is in
Atlantic City this week.
We find in the Wheeling (Pa.) Reg
lister the following complimentary ref
erence to one of our former citizens.
Miss Maude Danforth, now Mrs Bur
bank, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Adam
Danforth The feature of an exception
ally clever vaudeville bill was the music
act of Burbank and Danforth. Both in
solo and duo work they excelled and
proved themselves musicians of rare
talent. The trombone solo by Mr.. Bur-
bank was masterful and his execution
was remarkable. The same can be said
of Miss Danforth in her performance on
the violin, she proving herself absolute
master of the instrument. Their per
Torrance was one of the best of its kind
ever seen here.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-09-09

IF. Jones and the o. p. Wilcox Co
havs new ads this week OF interest TO all
Mr.. and Mrs. T. F. Butler left town
Wednesday morning for a few days
visit at st. Anne de BeauPre and Que
bee.
Fred Boyce started Saturday morning
on business trip to Chicago, aud was
accompanied as far as Kingston, Ont,
by his wife aud Mrs. Wright Danforth,
who will visit friends in that vicinity
for few days,
For the Eucharistic Congress now in
session at Montreal the Grand Trunk
will run a special train Sunday at 6.4j
a. M, returning leave Montreal at 1890
D. m. Fare from Dixville and return
$3.50. Passengers from Island Pond
will buy return tickets to Dixville and
at Dixville get excursion tickets.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-09-09
Opera House. Saturday. September 10.

Guy Brothers Big Ministries, the old
est minstrel organization before the pub
lie and managed nv the old time copIa.
dian, g. X. Guy, who has s-ryrd IL
years aud was blackeuiug his face years
before the present manager or perform.
er thought of it. lie knows how to put
a good show together which he has
proved to you many years. lie wants
to please you aud wont allow anything
said or done to offend his patrons You
can take your wife aud children aud lie
amused without seeing or hearing any.
thing to offend. This season he has
Il ent lot of money to make the show
away ahead of previous visits. The
scenery is grand, painted expressly for
this company, the costumes very pretty,
the singers are the best, the orchestra
hard TO beat, the comedians very funny,
the acrnhats wonderful, the dancers fine,
in fact, everything OF the highest grade.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-09-09
GUIlOHAlU

Judge Blake held Probate Court here
last Saturday.
Capt. +. w. Wyman visited IN Ian.
caster one day last week.
Mr.. Ball Of the Dalton Paper Mill,
was business visitor in town last week
Rev. b. 2, Wilkins of Groveton, n
H., will preach here next Sunday botl
morning and evening.
Mr.. aud Mrs Ben Ford are rejoicing
over the birth of son, born Septembe
9TH.
Joseph Pendrigh was elected As Re
publican Representative from Gmldhal
at the Tuesday election.
George l.. Hunt received the mos
votes for states attorney from this town
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-09-09
a Real Fine Show.

Guy Brothers Minstrels are surely 60
ing ahead every season, the novelties
presented by them this year far surpass
anything given by them before. The
new scenery is elegant, the costumes
very pretty, the acrobats are great, and
the orchestra and singers are away
ahead of other minstrel companies that
have visited us lately Brooklyn Eagle.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-09-09
School Year Commences Mon
day, September II.

The fall term of all the schools in
town begins next Monday with the fol.
lowing teachers
High School, c. II. Wiley
Assistant, Elizabeth Jones
Grammar, Myrtle Ames
intermediate, Mary A. Lee
End Primary, Mabel L. LaRoche
Primary, Mary B. Brooks
Pleasant St. Annex, Bertha Webster
Iron Bridge, Edna Hadley
East Brighton, Orma LaRoche
Bemis District, Annie LaRoche
Nicholson District, Jennie Hopkins
There will be no school at the Head
of the Pond District, but the scholars
from that portion of the town will be
transported to the village schools
High School Calender, 1901
Fall term begins September IL, 1910.
Term of fourteen weeks.
Term ends December 16, 1910.
Vacation of two weeks.
Winter term begins January 2, 1911.
Term of twelve weeks.
Term ends March "a, 1911.
Vacation of two weeks.
Spring term begins April 10, 1911.
Term of ten weeks.
Term ends June l6, 1911.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-09-09
The Probate Court does not

estimate values, it ell ans up estates
Visions and wind are not assets, share,
are not dollars, merchandise is no
money. Life Insurance, however, neithe
hinches nor fluctuates; it pans out pa
and immediate value.
6lst year, National Life Ins. Co. o
Vt. (Mutual)
W. W. SPRA0UE & son.
General Agents OF Northeastern Vermont,
81, Johnsbury, VI.
j. II. LaRoche Special Agent.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-09-09

NANTED-CosMoPoLITAN MAGA-
fNE requires the services of represent
IaIIye III Island Pond to look after sub
Ecrlptlon renewals and to extend circu-
sa'Ion by special methods which have
proved unusually successful. Salary
|aOd commission Previous experience
EpeSIraoIe but not essential. Whole time
\, spare time, Address, with references,
T. T. Campbell, Cosmopolitan Magazine,
l'o9 Broadway, New York City.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-09-09
Local Business Notices.

TO LET. Tenement, upstairs, corn.
er Cross and North streets. Apply 10
Mrs. F.. +. Hobson, Barton, or f.. A.
Bemis, Island Pond.
TO LET.
A convenient rent, q rooms. Apply to
j. Reeve.