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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-01-06
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The Supreme Court on Tuesday add
ed another chapter to the long history
of the litigation which commenced in
this village July 18th, 1910, over a
struggle for the possession of child
called Louise Byron and thus aroused
some local interest.
The mother of the child and one
Percy l.. Clary first made an attempt to
take the child by force from the people
who had charge of it and were tried in
Justice Court before Z. j. Parsons, ESQ,
who found both guilty of disturbing the
peace and fined Clary $40 and the
mother $40.
At the May Term, 1910, the case was
tried upon appeal in County Court and
the mother was acquitted but Clary was
convicted and fined $25 and costs. He
took the case to the Supreme Court up.
on exceptions to the judges charge and
to the admission of improper evidence
and the Court in an opinion by Judge
Powers, reversed the conviction and re-
manded it to County Court.
The Supreme Court also handed
down a decision affirming the finding
of the referees in the celebrated case OF
Van Dyke VS.. the Grand Trunk, making
final disposition of the case which was
docketed August, 1904.
The action was brought to recove
100000 for damages to the plaintiff
forests, by fire, which he alleged wa
caused by an engine of the defendan
company. The referees rendered thei
report at the December term of the Cal
edonia Court awarding the plaintiff
$34,332.2O, from which the compan
appealed. Each one of the tw enty-fou
objections was overruled. The jnde
ment took Judge Haselton an hour an
half to read. The amount of damage
and costs will be in the vicinity G
$4,000. 4
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-01-06
IUN EN- BURG

The spelling match at the village
school last Friday evening was well at
tended and was an interesting and en-
joyable affair.
The ice houses are being filled with
very fine quality of ice.
Miss Clara Breitling returned to
Lynn the last of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Miller gave a very
pleasant reception at their home Sat
urday evening, December oath.
A double team load went to Lancast-
err, Wednesday to attend the play,
"Graustark".
Mrs. Atw God is to remain with the
Rev. and Mrs. Howard for the present.
The latter does not seem to improve
very much.
The Christmas exercises at both
churches passed off very nicely, the
children doing extremely we'll. The
churches were tastefully decorated with
ropes of evergreen, wreaths and Christ
mas trees laden with gifts for all. The
pastor of the Methodist church was re.
membered by his parishioners with a
substantial sum of money. Miss Brett
ling, organist at the Congregational
church, also received sum of money.
A telephone message was received
from Danville Saturday morning, an
nouncing the death Of Mrs. A. B. En-.
right, wife of Rev. A. B. Enright, a
former pastor of the Methodist church
here, going to Danville last April. Mrs
Enright had been an invalid for some
time. She was for several years the
county superintendent of schools. While
here she made many friends being, be
sides an active church worker, mem
Der of the Woman's Club. She fount
much to occupy her mind and heart il
lettering the condition of many arounc
lher and doing much to advance tn
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-01-06
NORTON

Mr.. and Mrs. H. w. Marsh spent
New Years in Canaan, VT, with their
daughter, Mrs. w. Ker.
For the year of 1910 there were ~
births, deaths and 5 marriages.
Fire was discovered in the back shed
at the station Monday. There hap.
,,Asned to be plenty of help and water on
hand so that it was extinguished before
much damage was done.
Archie Duquette, who has been here
the past few months visiting his uncle
returned Saturday to his home in Eas,
Angus, Que.
Mrs. Alex Langlois and daughter
Lucy, were in Coaticook, Que, Tuesday
Mrs. W. H. Bishop and daughter Jen
ME spent Thursday in Coaticook.
The Reverend e. d. Trottier O
Island Pond spent Monday with Rev
erend j. H. Gay.
Francis Lapointe of St. Matthew
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-01-06
Buffalo Specially Company En-.
tertains it's Sa les Force.

The following from the Buffalo, On.
" Express will be read with pleasure
by our local readers, inasmuch as the
officers of the company are all former
residents of Island Pond. All will re-
joice in the company's success the past
year, and will extend New Years greet.
ing coupled with the wish for still
greater increase during the present
year.
The sales force of the Buffa.o Spe.
cialty Company, manufacturers OF
Liquid Veneer, had banquet at the
Lafayette Hotel on Thursday night,
following three day convention. Rep
resentatives were present from Denver
Mexico, Florida, San Francisco and
other distant points. Addresses were
made by Oliver Cabana, Jr,, president
of the company; Elmer A. Cabana, the
vice president, and by other officers and
statesmen. A musical programme was
given, special song hits being written
for the occasion.
President Cabana said that the Buffa.
10 Speciality Company had just passed
the most successful year in its history.
Its chief product, Liquid Veneer, is
now used in million homes and its out
put is increasing daily. The company
has factories in Canada, England and
Germany in addition to its Buffalo
nlapt
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-01-06

Que, is visiting his brother, Thorn as
and family Domas Chverer and
Alec Langlois of North Stratford, N.
H., spent New Years in town with their
families.
Miss Maud Veilleux of Coaticook,
Que, is visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Godfrey Veilleux.
Mrs. Alma Gagne spent Saturday in
Coaticook, Que, also Mrs. George Kehoe.
Jean Henri of North Stratford spent
Sunday here with his family.
H. A. Dunn spent New Years in St.
Glare, Que, and DR.. Guertin at Acton
vale, Que.
Fred Devost was the guest of friends
in Coaticook, Que, Saturday and Sum
day.
Amedee Turgeon and wife of st.
Johnsbury spent New Years with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Turgeon.
o. H. Cameron, who has been in
town for the holidays, returned to Mont
pelier Monday night.
The village school began Monday,
January 2, for the winter term, Miss
Jennie Bishop, teacher.
Arthur Wen of East Angus, Que,
visited his brother-in-law, Alex Lang
lois, Sunday.
! Mr.. and Mrs, John Liberty of Averill
spent Sunday with the latter's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Theophile Devost.
Theophile Devost, who has been here
the past four months working for his
brother, Peter, left last Thursday for
his home in Milby, Que.
0. H. Cameron was in Sherbrooke
Que, last Thursday.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-01-06
GUIuDHAII

We wish you all happy and pros
porous new year.
Forrest E. Wyman spent Sunday in
Groveton.
Calvin Knights is still quite i'll.
Mrs. Gamsby has come to work for
George A. Hubbard during court.
Those who attended the Sunday even
ing services were well repaid, in hearing
the fine singing of the young people led
by our efficient choir leader, Mrs.
Helen Flanders.
The county buildings are still at
Guildhall and we expect they will re-
main here til earth shall pass away.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-01-06
MORGAN CENTER
larry Elliott is on the sick list.

Harry Elliott is on the sick list.
Winnie Parker of Burlington and
Mrs. A. Trip of East Charleston
called on friends here last week.
Fred Scribner has gone to Man
chester.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joel Goodsell from
Haverhill, Mass, spent Christmas with
his mother, Mrs. Albert Goodsell.
Arthur Maxwell and Wallace Nc
Namara have gone to Norton to work
Dayton Stokes, who accompanied his
wife to a hospital in Boston, has re.
turned. The many friends of Mrs
Stokes will be glad to learn that she is
improving in health.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-01-06
EAST CHARLES

Charles Shedrick of Montreal was in
town part of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Nelson OF
West Charleston visited friends in town
Sunday.
Miss Mildred Parker entertained hel
friend, Miss Hazel circuit of Newport
last week.
Mrs. Frank Wilder is in Sherbrooke,
Que, caring for her daughter, Mrs
Maxwell, who is i'll.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-01-06
TO RENT

Miller will repeat "The Daughter OF
Herodias" which was the leading trag-
edy scene in her own opening recital in
this place.
The COMMITTEES who has kindly con-
sented to make the awards consists of
Prof. Wiley of the High School, Mr..
Parsons, Miss Brooks, Mrs. Chester
King, Mrs. Malcolm Sadleir.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-01-06
Bail Increas ed.

Following a recess of several weeks
Essex County Court convened Tuesday
morning, Judge Stanton presiding. The
matter of the trial of Mrs. Florence M
Dodge, indicted for murder, was taken
up. States Attorney Amey pleaded fol
a continuance to the April term, his at
tendance as representative being neces-
sary at Montpelier for the remainder Of
the session. The attorney general was
present, and Mrs. Dodge was represent
ed by Harry Blodgett of st. JoLnsbury.
The Court accede1 to Mr.. Ameys
request and continued the trial to the
April term, increasing the bail of the
respondent to $4,000. The required
surety was furnished. George l.. Hunt
will assist Mr.. Amey in the prosecution.
The trial of the Concord liquor cases
was also postponed until the April term
to accommodate Mr.. Amey, and the
October term was brought to an end.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-01-06
CUT FLOWERS
and designs.

Let us fill your orders for cut
flowers and designs. We feel
that we are for most of you
the way the orders have been
coming in the last 8 months.
But there are some who have
not the habit, this is for them.
We are only two or three
hours from you by stage
just as good as if we were in
the next town. Phone II6-I2.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-01-06
H. J. BALL, Florist,
West Derby, VI.
Your Magazine List.

This is the time you are max
ing up the list of magazines
YOU will take for 1911. We
have a subscription depart
ment for this business, and re-
cent connections place us in
position to serve you in the
most satisfactory manner. We
do not limit your selections to
any fixed club combination.
You can take just what maya
zines you Want-no others
and we will make a club price
for the lot. We absolutely
guarantee Our prices-this
means you can do better with
us. Come in and let's talk
over your reading matter fol
the next year-our knowledge
Of all publications will likely
help you select what you mos
want.
J. ". ThURSTON,
ISLAND, POND, VT.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-01-06
Evolutionary Recital and Con.
test.

The contest announced for Tuesday
evening at the Y. M. G. A. Hall will be
open to all students who have complet-
ed the terms work.
Special students will contribute sew
eral numbers and Miss Mildred Foss,
the organist at Christ Church, will rem
der two musical selections.
BY special request of friends Mrs
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-01-06
Each Man in His Time

plays many parts" but the role which
suits him best is that of thoughtful
husband and father who insures his life
for the sake of those he loves. Nation
al Life ms. Co., of VT. (Mutual.)
61st year. National Life ms. Co. Of
Vt. (Mutual)
W. W. SPRA0UE & SON,
General Agents Of Northeastern Vermont,
st, Johnsbury, VI.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-01-06
Local Business Notices.
WOOD FOR SALE

-Four foot, "a inch aud l6 inch green
wood for sale. Apply to Boyee &
Danforth.
TO RENT
A six-roomed tenement, equipped
with all modern conyeniences. Apply
TO +. j. Parsons.
WAN Everyone in Island
Pond and vicinity to read the opening
chapters of the new serial by Robert w.
Chambers in the November number Of
COSMOPOLITAN MAGAZINE. 1t is
the greatest novel of the year and is ill.,
ustrated by Charles Dana Gibson.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-01-06

cause of education in the county. Be-
sides her family, who have the SYM
pathy of great many friends both
here and elsewhere, she leaves many to
mourn the loss of tried and true friend.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-01-06
Bank Notice

The annual meeting of the shareholders OF
Island Fond National Bank, for the election OF
Directors for the ensuing year and the transac,
ton Of any other legal business, will be held
@their banking rooms i'll Island POND on nes-
day the tenth day of January,9A. D., 1911. at
woo O'clock in the afternoon
l.. A. COBB, Cashier.
Il Island Pond, Vermont. Dec. 9, 1910
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-01-06
Cancers and Tumors

CANCERS, TUM0RS, AND ALL ABNORMAL
srowths cured without the knife; over 20 years
experience cancer is durable if you do not de-
tay your case too long. Call and investigate,
tne truth Of my statement consultation ana
booklet free DR.. MESSER, 2oI Elm street.
rIeasantdale, South Portland, Me.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-01-06
Choice Family
Groceries
ruit and
Confectionery
Meats, &c.


The store of quality, the store where
you get the happy combination of
Quality, Low Prices and Good
Service.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-01-06
Wall Decorations.

Wall Decorations something be considered now
While you may be fussy about having the new 1911
patterns for rooms there others that YOU are
not so particular about These are the ones we want
to talk to you OF. You may remember that at this
season OF the year close out the old papers RE-
DUCED PRICES to make room for the new
This gives chance to get very GOOD BARGAINS
while they last. For instance Case No H. has =
rolls OF WALL of border and ceiling. Regular price
CSC roll, will sell at a roll to close it out
Case No. 20, S wall, ceiling, border, CSC paper,
to close out at I5c.
This is only sample of the chance get bargain.
DON'T DELAY, because this opportunity will soon
be gone. THESE GOODS MUST Co
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-01-06
TOWN TOPICS
Cavanaah. Forest Ranger

is the title of the new serial 10y Hamlin
Garland, commenced in this issue is
considered the most dramatic story of
the day, known as the great conserva-
ton novel. Mr.. Garland has written a
strong story filled with patriotism, ac-
ton, love and adventure, in which he
tells how President Taft caused Cava-
ragh to leave the service. We trust our
readers will enjoy it.
New-York tribune., 1911-01-14
NEW ARB|TRAL TRIBUNAL
A Feature of the Fisheries
Agreement.
PREMIER MORRIS'S VIEWS
Newfoundland Laws Not Affect
ed-No Further Trouble
Looked For.

81. Johns, y. F.. Jan. 13-No Newfound-
land fishery laws are affected in any way
by the agreement reached in Washington
yesterday by representatives OF the New
foundland, Canadian and United States
governments. according to cable dispatch
received to-day from the Newfoundland
Premier, Sir Edward Morris. by Attorney
General Morrison. 1t is as follows:
The proposed fisheries agreement does
not touch nor affect I'm any way our
fishery or other laws. 1t deals only with
the following matters: % 1t eliminates
the commission OF experts provided for
under the Hague tribunal award: (2) it
eliminates appeal to the Hague tribunal: 80
1t provides for arbitrating any future
ated by special agreement effected yes
terday. IF such differences cannot be set
tied by negotiations. From the spirit
manifested by the public men In Washing
ton | apprehend no trouble in the future.
nor necessity for further arbitration"
The Colonial newspapers to-day express
Of the arrangements, although
opposition journals express the desire to
learn more details before discussing it fur
ther
Washington, Jan. BIN the light Of the
New-York tribune., 1911-01-14
ATTACK ON OCEAN POOL
Humphrey Bill to Give Federal
Courts Jurisdiction.

Washington, Jan. 13.-It was learned
to-day that the Department Of Justice does
rot consider that the courts OF the United
States have jurisdiction over the foreign
steamship companies which are named in
the governments suit recently filed in New
York.
There was conference at the depart.
ment to-day which had for It's object th.
framing of a law which will create jurls-
c.ction for the case and It is practically
settled that the bill introduced in the House
early In the week by Representative Hum
pbrey, Of Washington. will be used as tho,
basis for IT,
The Humphrey bill provides that the &C.
cused steamship companies shall be barred
from American ports on penalty Of fines
and confiscation Of their ships II they do
not abandon the so-called Atlantic con-
eience," OF which the government COM
plains as an illegal agreement in restraint
OF immigrant traffic.
Representatives Alexander swasey and
Humphrey members Of the Merchant Ma
rine Committee of the House, had a long
conference with w. s. Kenyon. assistant 10
the Attorney General, in charge OF trust
prosecutions 1t was agreed that the
Humphrey bill, with some additions and
changes, would be satisfactory to the De.
pertinent OF Justice and command its sup
port II Attorney General Wickersham ap-
proves t. He will decide at an early date,
probably next week.
New-York tribune., 1911-01-14
NEW SUPREME COURT QUARTERS
Senate May Furnish Commodious
Chambers for Justices.

Washington. Jan. 13.-A movement was
started In the Senate to-day looking to the
establishment OF more commodious cham
bers for the chief justice and associate Jus
tices OF the Supreme Court ot the United
States. It was proposed that the Old
library space in the centre Of the Capitol
bc devoted to the uses Of the court.
Senator Bailey denounced the "beggarly"
chambers devoted to the highest tribunal.
He said that lawyers seeking writs OF
certiorari are compelled to invade the
homes OF individual members of the court
because OF the poor chambers supplied.
Members OF the Committee on Rules, un-
der the leadership of Senators Bacon and
Bailey. will undertake 10 effect the change
suggested.
New-York tribune., 1911-01-14

general agreement reached yesterday al
fecting fisheries in the waters OF Canada
and Newfoundland. the representatives oi
the United States and Canada to-day con.
sidered the details of an actual settlement
OF all questions arising from existing Cana
dian regulations.
Newfoundland was not represented at the
conference to-day. as Premier Morris has
started for home to consult his colleagues
In the Cabinet before giving a final answer
to all the changes In the Newfoundland
regulations desired by American fishermen.
The negotiations with Newfoundland will
be resumed later. 1t is understood that the
question giving the most serious trouble
in the endeavor 10 arrive at a settlement
is the request Of the United States that the
American fishermen have the privilege of
securing bait in Newfoundland without re-
strictions.
II was said at the conclusion OF the con-
ference to-day that considerable progress
had been made. and that session would
be held tomorrow, when It IS expected that
an agreement between the United States
and Canada will be concluded
New-York tribune., 1911-01-14
A BANK INVESTIGATION
Controller Wants to Get Facts
About Branch Banking.

Washington, Jan. l3-,A investigation OF
the relative strength OF the various classes
OF national banks is about TO be undertaken
by Controller Murray Bankers in general
expect that the result will be important
as it probably viii have much influence In
determining the question Of the advantages
and disadvantages of so-called branch
banking" a warmly contested point among
fnanciers.
For the purposes Of this investigation the
banks will be classified according TO their
capital When it IS completed the Con-
troller expects TO know whether the aver
age national bank OF 5000 capital in a
small town is relatively as we'll managed
and in as sound a condition as the 100000
bank in a large city.
Statistics in the Controllers office show
that shareholders in national banks have
received dividends averaging 9 per cent an
nually for the last forty years, and that
surpIuses have been general, Increasing
until last year they were equal TO ca per
cent Of the capital employed.
New-York tribune., 1911-01-14
FEARS NO CONTROL BY RINGS
Crumpacker Reapportionment Bill Fa-
vorably Reported.

Washington. Jan. B.-The Increase Of the
membership OF the House Of Representa-.
dves to 43 will not result in the domina-
ton Of that body by parliamentary or no.
htical rings, in the opinion OF the Census
Committee Of the House.
THE danger Of the domination Of tho
House by machine or clique Increases I'm
a measure with the Increase in member
ship" said Chairman Crumpacker in his
report but If that condition ever becomes
so grave as TO be a real menace to the in
dividual freedom OF Representatives and
tho representative character OF the House
remedy will come in an improved method
OF parliamentary procedure"
Inc report directs attention TO the fact
that the plan OF naming committees by the
House is soon TO be tried. and SAYS that
the House itself holds the power to break
up any rings or machines by changing its
rules.
New-York tribune., 1911-01-14
AEROPLANES FOR THE ARMY
Signal Corps May Buy Airshlps
for Experiments.
fErnm ~ Trlhune Rnreau.

] From I ne lElDun' bureau
Washington. Jan. 13.-AlthouGh no special
appropriation is made for the purpose the
signal corps Of the army may purchase
aeroplanes for experimental purposes, and
in connection with its regular work. as a
result Of an amendment offered by Repre-
sentative Sulzer and adopted by tho House
during consideration OF the army appro-
pratlon bill to-day. Although several OIL
GERS, when before tho House Committee on
Military Affairs recently. urged that some
special provision be made for aerial work
in the army bill. so that the United States
might not fall too far behind the other
nations Of the world I'm this branch Of
theoretical warfare. :he committee did not
see NJ TO take their advice But the House
to-day adopted NIr. Suffers amendment by
decided vote.
Mr. Sulzer. who will probably be chair
man OF tho Military Affairs Committee in
tho next Congress. thinks that this country
should conduct a series OF tests with aero
planes for scouting and other military pur-
poses II he has his way. substantial
appropriation for this purpose will be made
by the next Congress
In order that the army may have tho
nucleus OF a corps OF trained aviators,
Glenn curtiss has offered TO instruct a
number Of army officers IN the operation Of
aeroplanes. The War Department has ac-
ccpted the offer. and has instructed Cen
eral Bliss. commander OF the Department
OF California, to detail as many officers as
he can spare for tho instruction.
Prior TO taking up tho military bill the
House to-day passed tho usual bl-monthly
omnibus pension bill. Consideration OF the
army measure will be continued to-mor-
row. Next week tie District OF Columbia
appropriation bill Will be taken w,