Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-05-12
TOWN TOPICS

his work. at Gorham, y. II.
The woman's Relief Corps will NEE
next Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock, il
G. A. r. hall.
+. j. Corbett was called to Grsnby
Wednesday on business of the States
Attorneys office.
Fred Rowe is in town for a few
weeks compulsory vacation while he i:
nursing a broken arm.
May Devotions are in progress at the
Church Of St. James the Greater, ser
vices being held daily.
The condition of Mr. Bishop is
greatly improved since our last issue
and at the present ii me he is slowly but
steadily improving. Unless he suffers
another relapse there is considerable
hope for an ultimate recovery.
About twenty members of Island
Grange met at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. James Henry last week Wednes-
day evening and thoroughly enjoyed
the games and music aud the delicious
refreshments which were served.
We are pleased to report the improve
ment in the condition of George S
Robinson, who was so badly shaken up
in runaway accident SOME few days
ago. Mr.. Robinson has so far recov'
cred as to be able to be brought home
the latter part of the week.
David Haynes was going around the
village the early part of the week with
a broad smile on his face and inquiry
exposed the fact that he was grand.
father to another David A. Haynes
born in Brooklyn, n. Y, last Sunday to
Mr.. and Mrs. George A. Haynes. A
card received from George says that
mother and son are both doing we'll.
Grand Trunk time table, No. 81
which went into effect last Sunday
makes the following changes at Island
Pond; east bound noon express leaves
at 1880 instead of 120. Midnight ex
press leaves at LAO A. NJ instead of l.55
West bound noon express leaves at l.35
instead of 100 P. NJ. Midnight express
leaves at Las instead of 1915 A. NJ
For complete time table refer to last
page of this issue.
Mrs. Fred Currier was very pleasantly
surprised by about twenty members Of
Island Grange last Thursday evening
her birthday anniversary. Mr.. and
Mrs. Currier, however, proved equal tc
the occasion and pleasantly entertained
the visitors with games and music
After partaking of dainty refreshments,
they left, wishing Mr.. and Mrs. Curriel
many happy returns of the day anG
leaving her several tokens OF the esteem
in which she is held by them.
Next Tuesday evening in the oper'
house will be presented a comedy drama
that is brim full of strong situation
and side splitting comedy by our ole
friends of Coaticook, the st. Patrick
Dramatic Club. Colleen Bawn has al
ready been presented in Coaticook b,
these talented young people and caused
much favorable comment at the time
All those taking part are we'll known t,
Island Pond people having previousl
presented shows here two or three times
The prices have been placed at 35c an
25c and reserved seats are now on sal
at Thurston's. If you want an evenin
of fun ego to it.
Mrs. j. b. Crawford received tele
gram Tuesday evening announcing tn
sudden death of her only son, Almo
NJ. Cole, in New Orleans, La, wher
he was employed by milling company
The cause of his sudden death is nc
known at present by the family here a
: no information had been received {
his illness prior to the telegram. H
was SO years of age and was born i
Stark, Me. The funeral service will b
held in Stark Saturday morning. b.
! sides his wife, who was with him, h
leaves two sisters, Mrs. Ina NJ. Page {
this place and Miss Zilpha E. Porter {
North Paris, Me.
The Ladies Literary Club held il
r final meeting for the season at the hon
of Mrs. L. X. Jones, Thursday, Apr
r 9th. The president, Mrs. C. NJ. KIM
, aud vice president, Mrs. C. S. Foste
were reelected for the coming yea
Mrs. L. A. Cobb was elected secretal
and treasurer. The Bay View course
study covering Spain, Norway, Swede
and Holland had proved so interestir
that it was decided to continue with IL
next years work,-the study of Afric
The ladies voted to contribute towal
the educational fund which is given |
the Women's Federation to help prepa
girls for work in the rural schools
Vermont. The annual meeting of Il
Wnmen's Federation is to be held