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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-02-14
Humorous Even in Discomfort.

when Lincoln was on circuit in his
lawyering days said Chicago vet
eran to the Pittsburg Gazette-Times,
"he used to put up at some pretty bad
taverns-taverns where, big as he was,
by Crinus, he and the judges and the
lawyers would have to sleep two and
three in a bed. And what beds they
were. Once, after a wretched night,
Lincoln got up and walked to a notice
on the wall that said, no smoking in
the bedrooms He chuckied grimly,
Then he took pencil from his pocket
and scrubbed beneath the notice
The feas don't like it. ("
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-02-14

into. The detective business is not
bad"
The widow laughed.
"And~the headwaiter at q testau-
rant makes fifty dollars a week"
She laughed again.
Would you rather see me in one
of those occupations than doing moth
ing?"
Il certainly should. Then I'd
change my mind about your being a
sissy"
Good! You shall change it,"
Meanwhile, drop in occasionally
and renew your proposal l can al
ways appreciate bit of humor."
Great Scots She calls it humor!"
groaned the bachelor as he left the
house. 81 must have her or die, and
yet she won't see anything but humol
in it,"
Count Luigi called the next day
He had been rather dilatory in get
ting around to it, as he had had con-
siderable trouble In ascertaining the
widows financial standing. When
the report came that she was worth
about 100000 he ordered his auto
around and commanded his chauffeur
to break all speed laws.
Count Luigi was an Italian count.
He owned castles in Italy. Some
were built on peaks and crags, that
he might hear the wind moan
around the gables; and some were
on the seashore, where the roar of
the mad waters could be heard as
count sat in his library and smoked
and slipped a cocktail.
Count Luigi wanted wife, but not
a rich one The poorer she was the
better. She would then appreciate
his tens of millions far more. OF
course, if he should chance to be
loved By rich woman he would
have to make the best of 1t, but
never, never, would he consent to
use one single silver of her money.
The count got this much off in
twenty-minute call. The widow
Dareforth was charmed not TOO
much SO, but moderately charmed.
She had always wanted to live in an
Italian castle and have bananas
right at hand Besides, Italy is the
place where the pure olive oil comes
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-02-14
WAS READY WITH AN ANSWER
How Lincoln's Ingenious Mind Framed
Effective Reply TO Objections
Against Emancipation.

ERHAPS no story
of LincoIn's was
told under graver
conditions an d
with more en-
phatic application
than that which
closed the famous
interview on the
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-02-14

qualities in these costumes social, for
the best textures that can be afforded
and for colors which will not conflict
with drawing rooms.
AS to styles, how many there are to
choose from. The close slip covered
with Greek shirt, in some finer con-
trasting material, is much admired for
young married women who give smart
receptions, and to whom the classic
stamp is becoming Fine woods and
velvet textures made up with high
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-02-14

steamer River Queen at Hampton
Roads, between Mr.. Lincoln, Secretary
Seward and the peace commission of
the Confederacy. The discussion had
reached it's kernel, slavery.
The southern argument, in all it's
impressive force, was brought for
ward. If the south were to consent to
a peace on the basis of emancipation
of the slaves, the entire structure Of
southern society would be plunged in
to irremediable ruin. No work would
be done, nothing would be cultivated;
whites and blacks alike must starve,
for the freed slaves, accustomed to
overseers, would undoubtedly abstain
wholly from labor.
The president waited for Seward to
make some effective rejoiner. But the
cxYsTienced statesman could find no
cogent reply. At length, Lincoln
framed the answer, in a story culmin-
ating in a phrase that gave common
currency to a colloquialism, coined
among the log cabins Of negroes and
poor whites.
Gentlemen" addressing the COM
missioners, your statement of the
conditions reminds me of a man out
in Illinois, by the name of Case, who
undertook to raise very large herd
of hogs But, as they grew, it be
came too big job to feed them. Fin
ally he planted an immense field in
potatoes; and, as soon as the potatoes
were fairly grown, turned the whole
herd into the field. The hogs did
their own digging. and he leaned over
the fence, proud OF his idea. A neigh
Dor came along.
"NWell, well, Mr.. Case he remark
ed this is a grand idea. But butch
ering time is way off in December,
and the frost comes easily. Before
you are ready to kill those hogs, the
ground will be frozen foot deep
case scratched his head, and
thought it over; but there was only
one answer, and he gave it.
"I suppose it'll go pretty hard with
their shouts; but all can see for 1t
is, root, hog, or die
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-02-14
Advice to a Friend.

The young man was about to be
married.
Praise your wife's grace and beau
ty constantly" advised one friend.
But don't overdo it" counseled an
other. She may conclude that she
has thrown herself away on you, and
want to go on the stage.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-04-05
THE w. C. T. u. MEETS

The w. G. t. q. met at the home of
Mrs. Randall Tuesday April 2 with
eight members and three visitors present.
rhe meeting was opened by the presi-
dent, Mrs. Hall, with Scripture read
ing, followed by the Lords prayer, The
progress made in Temperance lines in
our Country State or Town during the
last eight months was talked over show
ing decided step in the right direction.
Mrs. Christie read very interesting
paper on Making the Most of Oneself.
The members discussed tuberculosis,
Adenoids, cleanliness and air. Miss
Elsie Hall sang. Mrs. Hall gave a short
entertaining talk on her trip to Pennsyl-
vania. A dainty lunch was served and
the meeting adjourned until October.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-04-05
Announcement

p Taking effect April Ist the HERALD
and the job printing plant connected
there with, were sold to Mr.. G. c. Johns.
ton of Everett, Mass, who will complete
all paid in advance subscriptions and
will collect those in arrears. Advertis-
ing patrons will make settlement for
their accounts with R. A. Bishop. All
dates have been changed and any of our
subscribers who have not received credit
will kindly communicate with Mr..
Bishop at once.
Having been privileged to note the
proposed changes in the HERALD from
the "inside" we feel confident that the
new proprietor, in his ideas for a better
Island Pond, Essex County aud Yer.
mont, is restricted only by the measure
of support he receives. We wish to take
this opportunity to express our thanks
for the patronage heretofore extended
10 US and to earnestly solicit an even
more generous measure to our successor
MRS. w. H. Bishop.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-04-05
BRIGHTON FIRE.
LOSS SI,22O
LAST YEAR.

The loss by fire from January |, 1911
to January l, 1912 shows Essex County
sixth on the fire reports compiled 10y the
Insurance Companies in their report
just issued.
Washington County leads. with aloss
of sl56, ,46l.24. whiIe>Graud. Isle County
comes last with $S4l624. s..
The fire fend had the busiest month
in this county last September when prop
erty 10 the yalae ot-S4o oo seeca " wa3aaes-
troyed; January was the lightest month
when but $l1.00 loss was recorded, -
The loss by towns BY the year follows:
Bloomfield, z iires,' loss $685. l. 10 ;
Brighton 4 fires, loss $1,22014; Can
ban, 6 fires, loss $3,S79,57; CONCORD, s
fires, loss s7,73o.8l,; ) Ferdinand, fire,
oss 5000; Lunenburg7 7 fires, lossI $2,-
625.30); Lexington, fire, loss $l.232.-
SO; Maidstone,,'2. fiies;'loss 81, eO4.O0
Victory, / fire. loss $t;0D6.9o. Bruns4
wick, East Haven, CRANKY, Guildhall
and Norton had no fire loss.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-04-05
Mrs. Sarah A. Storrs
Laid at Rest

The funeral of Mrs. Sarah Storrs, one
of the oldest residents of this section
was held on Thursday of. this week.
Mrs. Storrs died at the home of Mrs.
Harris Bryant, Derby Line, Tuesday
evening April End. Mrs. Storrs had
been in poor health fora Number of
years. She was we'll known and re-
spected by the residents of Island Pond
and Brighton. She was. a member Of
Grace M. E. Church Of this place. She
moved from Island: Pond to Newport
over II years ago. Her husband, David
S. Storrs, practiced law in Island Pond
for over a quarter Of a century. He
died at Island Pond july 2nd 1895.
Her son George E. Storrs, died Novem-
Der 26, 1894. Her son Carl R. Storrs
married daughter of Col. Man sur OF
Newport. Carl died three years ago
leaving widow and two children. His
wife has since died SO that all of the
David S. Storrs family now living are
the two grandchildren now living with
Colonel. Mansur at Newport. The flu
eral of the late Mrs. Storrs left Derb J
Line at 10 a. m., Thursday, arriving a
Island Pond at I.3O p. M. The funera
was met at the corner of Derby ant
Pleasant street by the Rev. c. w. Chris
tie, A. w. Bosworth, Z. M. Bartlett, j
W. Thurston, L. A. Cobb, Ed. Parsons
o. l.. Mansur and;O. P. Wilcox: Messrs
Bartlett, Thurston, Cobb aud Parsons
acted rs bearers. There were man.
beautiful floral tributes. -,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-04-05
~ = - .'1;s.s -. 80
Bachelors Win - =.
- 80 - . -ss, .r.s

The basket ball game: :, Tuesday. night
between the Bachelors and High school
resulted in victoY, to the- Former by a
score of 27 to 10. The High school
team was strengthened by Frank Dan
forth and the !Bachelors by Maynard
Stevens both of the Benedict team. The
game was fast and interesting, the high
school showing better form the last half:
McCarty was easily. star for the ,Bache-
lors, the first half shooting six baskets
from the floor.and one foul. sAmeg was
star of the second half, holding Nc
Carly down to one basket. The next
game will be played Friday (tonightl be-
tween the. High Schooi and the Bepe-
diets. p -
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-04-05

The registry was signed by the fol-
lowing:
John A. Scheuerle, Hartford; A. G.
Hurd, secretary Windsor County Y. M
c. A.. c. d. Hazen, Jr., Hartford
Times Association Fred A. Carr, White
River junction Board OF Trade; Mel
vim q. Morse, Hardwick Board of Trade;
G. p. Smith, Morrisville, Master State
Grange; G. A. Aldrich, Swanton, Mas
ter of Grange; q. N Pape, c. II. Wis
hart, o. X. Hollister, Barre Board of
Trade; Edward X. Allen, Burlington
Commercial club Clarence G. Coles,
Burlington George X. Stiles, Swanton
Courier; Charles w. Steele, Highgate
A. w. Bosworth, Island Pond Dr. IL.
d. Hoiton, Brattleboro F. o. Sinclair,
president State Association Engineers,
Burlington DR.. w, B. Mayo, president
Northfield Commercial club E. A.
Shaw, Northfeld ; L. NJ Hays, secretary
Essex Junction Board of Trade !; Ii. c.
Cady, Northfeld ); &. l.. Perkins, Gale
douia Grange, East Hardwick II. Ii.
Phelps, Barre Frank L. Greene, St.
Albans President c. n Spooner, Nor
wich University; II. w. Randall, st.
Johpsbury Homer w. Vail, Randolph;
Solon j. Vail, Pomfret e. C. Graves,
Waterbury Mason S. Stone, W.. II.
Crockett, w. c. Cotton, c. A. G. Jack
son, Montpelier and there was large
delegation of Montpelier Board of Trade
men who did not register.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-04-05
Social Evening.

The Young Peoples Branch of the
w. C. T. U. met With Miss Chappell
Wednesday evening. A very interest
ing program had been arranged Miss
Dickson read paper, Can Health be
Bought at the Drug Store ?, "aud Miss
Applebee read, C. Does Alcohol Strength
en- the Heart ?" Miss Dale and Miss
Waterman gave piano solos. Four new
members were taken in. Refreshments
were served and the meeting adjourned.
The next meeting will be held the first
Wednesday in May at the home of
Miss Dickson.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-04-05
COMING EVENTS

April 9-Republican First district con-
yention at Burlington, second district
convention at Montpelier.
April i9-State Board of Pharmacy at
Montpelier.
April lO-Republican Convention to
Elect Delegates to National Conven-
tion at Montpelier.
April 19-2l-State Young Mems Chris
tian Association at st. Johnsbury.
April 22-23-New England Order of
Protection at Burlington.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-04-05
Announcement

Fred Paquette has, received his first
consignment Of 1915, Buick Cars. This
carload contains three<modtls, two tour
ing cars and. a roadster. These cars
will be open to public inspection for
several days., in the hardwood room of
the Fitzgerald. EandHand Lumnb per Co.'S /.
property. This GilfbeAia good oppor-
tunity for interested parties and Others
70 inspect, the construction of Buick
Cars, which ara yso popular everywhere
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-04-05
Retired on Pension

-. Z. ,.-.'.: .:,..a. q IT ~. >.
: Mr.. E. j. Steele, fAgeaf for the Cana.
dian Express Co., completed his labors
for the above Company April l t;Shaving
reached the age WHERE he is eligible for
apension. Mr.. Steele has, been with
the Express Co. for nearly forty years
and previous to being stationed at this
place was train mssseager2 aefwee II this,
station and Portland. Mr.. Steele will
till remain a citizen of Island Pond but
will spend a portion of his time. visiting
elatives in other places the coming
sum1nep He:.will be- Fsiicceeded by, W.,
a Gleeson = ~ - ! I;
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-04-05
Porter---Cole.

Zelphia Ester Porter and Johez Per-
ley Cole were united in marriage at the
Methodist parsonage, last Monday noon
Rev. W. c. Christie officiating. Both
the young folks reside here, Mr.. Cole
being popular young railroadman
Their many friends wish to extend con-.
gratulations.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-04-05
Youngsters Make Merry

The Junior Epworth League Of the
Methodist Church held social at the
Parsonage Tuesday afternoon, March
26th... Following the games and music
refreshments were daintily served by
Malta Smith, Lorraine Paul and Pauline
Parlin.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-04-05

CONFERENCE
AT NEWPORT

The Sixty-eighth Annual Session OF
the Vermont Conference of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church will convene at
Newport from April 9 to 10, Rev Carroll
ID. Lance as the host.
Bishop Edroin Holt Hughes, DID. Ii.
d. of California is the presiding Bishop,
and the youngest Bishop in American
Methodism.
Those who heard Bishop McIntyre's
lecture during the Island Pond Confer
ence two years ago will always remem-
ber both the lecture and the lecturer
Bishop Hughes has an enviable repu-
tation as lecturer. He has lectured
with great success all through the West.
You will miss great treat if you fail to
hear him. The proceeds of the lecture
will help to defray the Conference ex-
pences. Tickets may be had at the
store of E. Lane & Son any time after
Wednesday noon April 10th. Price 80
cents. Lecture Friday evening at Lanes
Opera House.
For board and rooms apply to Mr., A. c.
Clarke, Newport.
Some of the visitors to the Annual
Conference from various ports of the
United States are as follows -
Rev. Lemuel II. Murlin, d d., presi-
dent of Boston University Rev. David
G. Doroney, d. D., Corresponding Secre-
tary; Rev. E. z. Clemens, D. D., of.
Chicago; Rev. Ward Platt, D. d., of
Philadelphia Miss Bertha Foroler of
Philadelphia Rev. Clarence True Will
son, d. d., of Chicago; Rev. M. G. B.
Mason, ID. d., of Cincinnati, Ohio.
The Laymen's Banquet will be in the
School Hall on Friday the 10th, at 5 p,
m. Address bv Rev. Fred Fisher, d.
d., of New York.
Sunday, the closing and crownlng day
will be observed as follows =
Morning Service in Lanes Opera
House.
900 Conference Love Feast, led by Rev.
@ Joseph Hamilton and Rev. A. l..
Cooper, DID.
10:45 Sermon by Bishop Edroin Holt
Hughes, d. D., L l.. d.
2:30 Ordination Service-Ordinanion
of Deacons and Elders. Ordina-
tion Sermon by Rev. Edroin M.
Randall, D. D., of Chicago. Ser
vice in Lanes Opera House
ZOO Anniversary of the Board of Fo-
reign Missions, in the Congrega-
tional Church. Address by Rev.
George M, Foroles, d. d., of New
York, Rev. w. Smithers presiding.
500 Anniversary of the Epworth League
Address by Rev. Edroin M. Ran
dali, D. D., General Secretary of
Chicago, Rev. L. A. Legg, presid-
lug
The visiting Clergymen are among
the ablest lecturers and public speakers
of American Methodism and you will
miss great treat if you fail to attend
the Conference.
A special invitation is extended to all
to visit the Conference.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-04-05
Washer Smashed

"I'lI do anything tfor tweet little
grille like 'oo,S; rewarked.a brazen
mashsr to young. girl passing along
Pherring street the'o other evenidg at the
same time grasping her arm. ooh
would yop2 ,aWould yoh take 9 thrash
ing for her p butted in a nearby
pedestrian as he proceeded to punch
him. TIE ardent devotion of the
masher certainly deserved recognition.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-04-05
A Correction.

In the account of Mrs. Sadleirs death
published IN last weeks HERALD, the
date of birth was enormously given as
1868, which should have read 1868.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-04-05
Personal
Items.

Mrs. E. G. Potter and three children
who have been spending the past mouth
in Constable, N. Y, with her parents,
returned home this week Thursday.
Mr.. Potter went to Montreal to meet
them.
Andrew Applebee has been spending
several days this week in Derby Line.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-04-05

Miss Florence Wright and Miss
Edith Lowe of North Stratford, N. H.,
who have been guests at the home of
Mrs. Ernest Kimball for several weeks
returned to their home Tuesday.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-04-05

A committee from Middle Point
Grange in Bethel is soliciting subscrip-
tions for new Grange hall to be erect
ed at East Bethel and $500 has already
been secured for the purpose. !;
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-04-05
News of the. State

Robert g. Williams, of Poultney, has
filed petition in bankruptcy in which
be gives his liabilities as s2,463.99 and
assets, $2,672.22 -.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-04-05

Fire in Barre Wednesday caused a
loss of 200 when flames broke out in
the basement of the four.tenement house
owned by John A. Copgdon. The fire.
endangered property valued at $1,000
Owing to the large quantity of milk
which the Borden Condensed; Milk Co.
is receiving at its plant 10 Richmond
now, about 10000 pounds will have to
be sent to other plants after this month.
:,
Peaches, aprieots, and, nectarines are
now in bloom in. the grssnhonses at
Speedwell farms at Lyndon, and the
owner has extended an Invitation to the
public to inspect the fruit on certain
days. y =.
The village trustees of St. Johnsbury
have been in Boston lately, inspecting
various "makes of fire trncks-sThei
trustees have authorized to purchase
motor truck for st. Johnsbury's fire
department. !. j.
Congressman Frank Plumley of
Northfeld, has recently established a
new prize at Norwich University,
Northfeld, for the best essay on United
States government. The candidates for
the prize were given their instructions
by President Charles HI. Spooner this
week. "''t'' 81 :.
A resolution presented by, Manager
Gallagher of the Chrysolite Asbestos Co.,
commencing the attitude of the Grand
Trunk Railway Co. and looking toward
the construction of road from Water
bury to North Troy through the Missis-
quoi valley, was heartily adopted by
the voters of Lowell at the annual town
meeting.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-06-15
!, 500 RECRUITS FOR
WORK-A-DAY WORLD

CaptaineIoci Waller Of the crew
has gone 20 Alaska 90 work In the
mines until October Captain
Courtney of tho track team VIII
spend u,ost of the summer abroad.
Captain HickinThottom " playing
pfofeanional ball with Wenafehee
ana Of course doing some KIND OF
work on the side. Tam Deefing ~
boss of a crew of about rs students
canvesalng the state for n certain
magazine. Tam gets the money and
the students do the work, Tam .
executive ability comes from having
been president Of the student BODY.
Edwin ]. Brown. Jr. after a honey
moon. will practice law ~ bis faith.
er's Law and dental oifc" Sol
Lewis editor OF The Daily. VIII
write for the local papers. ueofEe
Henderson has job on the Ore
gonian and Editor-eleet Andrew I'll
dred on the Tacoma Ledger Geo
Scott will camp on the Rainier Ma
tlonnl park 10 keep out fires. Ralph
BENJAMIN will help run a chAuthuaua
again. Harold Davis says he VIII
practice law In Spokane. Hnhseli
Mackey will do the same thing
here.
Ralph Casey will do newspaper
work. j. w. Prater will sell real
estate IN Eliensburg. Captain Royal
Pullen Of tho crew will do engineer
INK work. Wayne Sutton viii 20
into the forestry service. MAX
Fakina will run Il surveying party.
Edgar Floyd. Pete Burns and Rob
.rt Denny Will entertain the public
over the footlighta William l.ai
viii sing IN local moving picture
theatres. Mark parrin will mix
Drugs. Hugo Schneider and ms
flute will be In evidence 10 local
OrchcatfaH.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-06-15
ny VICTOR zEpNlck

nv VICTOR <EDNlCk
The business and workss.day
world Got about 800 recruits this
week when the University Of Wash
lnqton closed lie doors for the wa
cation" period and the watering
places and summer resorts Got prob.
ably half a dozen. Really. the ees-
natlon OF classes marked the close
OF vacation for the students. 40 they
have 20 get busy now and amsss a
few dollars for the next nine
months "iosfs Washington stu.
dents aren't mililonalres: nor are
they sons Of mlliionairos. They
work their way through college, most
Of them.
Every conceivable field " invaded
by the released undergtada. The
logging camps. mines, surveying
parties. offices and marks are fui. Of
them.
What They VIII Do
Jerry Rlordan president OF the
student body. Will play the political
game In Seattle this summer. so
will Oryia GLADDEN.. fnnrsgcr of The
ttAitls anu ~ VIII WV ''ftfIf
the great quarterback, and Mel
Muckeiaioue and Walter Wand.
other football starr. ON the side.
Muck will issue aud have charge
Of the distribution of the Potlateh
programs. Warren and Polly
Urimm. the latter The champion
wrestler. will have something % say
in politics after working hours In
the county afaessor's uffitc. Hebb
alrler. atlas Capt" will act hs
a broker Ia wheat aud votes In Sc
sttie. He told the court he IL going
to make Seattle his home and OF
course he is. sieler r ade several
hundred dollars last summer buying
and selling wheat and he has seS.
ernl Carloads ON land yet.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-06-15
LOWEST TIDE

The lowest tide OF the year
on the sound will be az Port
Townsend tomorrow morning
al ff:33. The tide will be one
and two-tenths feet below the
general scale or below zero.
The highest tide Of the year
will be Monday nigh, at a;i7.
when il will reach ~ lilo feet
At Port Townsend, and about
is feet AZ Seattle. The first
record Is very unusual.