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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-10-15

Considerable excitment was caused at
the railroad station Monday morning BY
the attempted suicide ct Ms. Vim.
Wheeler. 1t appears that the woman
had purchased ticket for Northamp-
ton. Mass, and boarded the early mail
train with the evident intention of go
ing there, but, through some unaccount.
able change Of mind, simply crossed the
platform of the car and slid over the
rail of the bridge and into the lake.
Carlos Nelson, an employee at the Yard
Office, heard splash and discovered
Mrs. Wheeler in about three feet of
water, apparently trying to drown her
self by lying down under the water.
Nelson dashed in and pulled the unfort-
innate woman to safety on the shore and
she was later taken to one of the yard
mems lobbes and cared for until rela-
tives and medical help could be summon
ed. By direction of the selectmen at
Derby, sheriff Hill took charge of Mrs.
Wheeler, and saw that she was properly
cared for. There seems no doubt that
she was temporarily deranged when
he attempt at suicide was made.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-10-15

who is mentioned as joining the set
Element in IT'S, pitched his tent on
what is now the farm of John w.
Webb, in Maidstone, as it proved,
though supposed then to be in Guild
hall; and unfortunately for him,
farther proved, subsequently, to be
included in the Governors Right"
so that he lost his claim, improve
ments, &C. His sons-John, William,
Micah, and Caleb-settled in Guild
hall, and all brought up families in
town; but have since mostly remov-
ed, some to Canada, but more to the
West. William, usually designated
Esq. Amy, was noted as ali excellent
carpenter and millwright.
(To be continued)
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-10-15

close up to one building. leave it, and
jump to another building greater dis
lance away, and continue on. For this
reason the Terrell, LaBounty, Meacham,
Geo. Daley, Mrs. Lorgvien, Bissonette,
Sam HIl's and a few other scattering
buildings did not burn. The great
sweep of fire toward the north was
caused by stiff south wind. So fierce
was the flame that scarcely vestige of
any building except the foundation
walls is to be seen. Trees were denud-
ed of their bark, telephone poles burn
ed and the wires left in tangled mass.
The buildings burned, as near as we
were able to name them, were Hatley
Gates baker-shop and tenement house
combined (where the fire originated
Geo. Bailey's residence, the Charlen
House, Frank Perkins hotel, house of
Mrs. Visneaugh, Paradis store and
dwelling house combined together with
mill, Jim DeWey's four family tene-
ment house, st. Marie's meat market
and dwelling house combined, the BE-
LANCER house, town hall, residences Of
Henry McGaffey, Jim Daley, John Sis
co, john Chronchee, Geo. Brock, Mrs.
Hastings (2) which include the burned
buildings OH the east side OF the street.
On the west side is the Catholic church,
all of the E. w. Cnannell's buildings
including store, dwelling house, mill,
feed store and barn, his house occupied
by Bill Burdlck and another occupied by
K. Hutchinson. No insurance on all
this property. The only thing saved by
Channell was set of long sheds. North
of Channells, Amo lost two dwelling
houses followed by the dwelling houses
of Ed. Hall, Fred McGaffey, Geo. Flint,
Geo. Hall, j. Waterman, Sam Murdoch,
John Heath, and Mike Hackett. On
the street reaching west Will Terrell s
Earn, Saunders, Charles Thayer's and
McDonald's dwelling houses were also
burned. Then extending north on Main
street on the west side were the build
ings of Ed Hayes, Will Terrel's store
house ard the dwelling houses of Gene
Merrung, Jim Dewey and Joseph Tur-
cote. Here the fire had to stop be-
cause there was nothing more to burn.
Altogether between AZ and AZ buildings
were burned including barns which may
not have been mentioned. About rs
families were rendered homeless, and
the estimated loss is about $3.50, 900,
very little of which is covered with In
surance. Many families, so sudden
were the flames, lost all they possessed
Stanstead Plain has long been noted for
it's beautiful tree bordered street, its
fine residences and a history dating
back to the first settlers along the bor-
der. The fire protection seemed to be
good, but was weakened, we are told, by
The use of too much hose, and at the
best was practically useless on account
of the wind. Then the flames so swept
the street that in many instances the
watel could not be used.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-10-15
STATE OF VERNON /
Essex County Court
April Term, 1916
Josephine L.eBal ge
VS..
Melus LeBarge

Whereas, Josephine LeBarge Of Brighton, in
the County OF Essex has filed III tue office OF the
clerk OF Essex County Court libel for di
vorce, setting forth iii substance that she was
legally married to Melus LeBarge, then OF
Strattord in the County OF Coos and State OF New
Hampshire on the 4th day of september, AID.
1900, that from that date to the 18TH day of Feb
ruary, AID. 1905, the petitioner lived with the
said petltonee III the strict observance OF all
the duties required by the marriage covenant;
and said petition further shows that the peu-
tionee wittully deserted the SAID petitioner on
the 18TH day OF February, 1908, and continued
such desertIon hitherto tor more than three
consecutive years that the said llbelIee being of
sufficient peCuniary ability to provide suitable
maintenance tor her, the said libellant has,
without cause neglected and refused so to do;
thaesat,er said marriage the said parties lived
together as husband and wife, i'll the state of
VermOLt, at Brighton aforesaid, from this 4th
day of september, 1906, to the 18TH day of
February, 1905 and praying that foT the causes
aforesaid SAID marriage may be dissolved and
a Bill of divorce granted unto her, the said
Josephine LeBarge.
And 1t beng made to appear that the said
Libellee is without this State verified by affida-
Wit OF the said Llbellant, so that citation can
not be served upon MIN.
Therefore. 1t is led that notice of tn
ptnuency of said libel be given him by publ
catiCn OF the substance thereof, together with
this order in the ESSEX COUNTY HERALD, a
newspaper publls he'd at Brig htou in the County
OF Essex three weeks successfully, the last OF
which publications to be at least SIX weeks
prior to the first day OF the next term OF Essex
County Court, TO be h Id at Gui .dhall, in the
County of Essex, on the fourth tuesday of April.
AID. 1910 at which time the said Libellee is
ordered to appear, and show cause, II any ne
have why the prayer OF said petition should
not be granted.
Given under my hand at Guildhall in the
County OF Essex, this HtI day OF October, AID.
1915. ....,,.r,. o,
HARRY B.AMEH, Ally.
I2-5t
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-10-15
Automobile Accident.

A "Lozier" automobile containing
five men, and hailing from Pike, N. H =,
met with an accident last Sunday while
travelling between this town and Cow
entry on the way to Willoughby Lake.
They were going at good rate of speed
and were making those little sharp
pitches with short curves just beyond
where the road turns off for East Coven-
try, when the auto failed to make the
turn, leaped the ditch, plunged through
wire fence and finally stopped right
side up. The windshield was broken
and the fender damaged to some extent.
All of the occupants of the car were
more or less injured. The chauffeur
was thrown some twenty feet and in
jured one limb, but later when help got
the car back into the road, and it was
found it would run, proceeded with it to
st. Johnsbury with the two who were
the least hurt. Two of the men, H. |.
Smith and P. V. Govan were brought to
the Newport House and attended by DR..
Longe. They were quite badly hurt
and were sent to the hospital at St.
Johnsbury on the night train.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-10-15
WEST DERBY.
Mrs. w. O. Grav was in BOSTON !,

Mrs. w. o. Gray was in Boston last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. ]. Bisbee have re-
turned from their wedding trip.
Mrs. E. A. Bowley is visiting her son,
Harold, who is freshman in the U. V.
M, Burlington.
F. E. Randall of Sherbrooke, P. O.,
has come to spend the winter with his
sister, Mrs. Nj. j. Robinson.
The Orleans Trust Co. in their large
ad this week describe new plan of saw
ing. Read their ad for particulars.
Rev. Mr.. Torrie will conduct evange-
listlc services at the Baptist church,
commencing next Thursday evening.
There was large attendance at the
auction sale of the personal property
belonging to the estate of Jane Robin
son, last Friday.
Archie Miller of Manchester, N. H., is
spending his vacation in town. Mr..
Miller is connected with the fire depart
ment of his city.
The annual conference of the A. C.
society was held with the Adventist
church here last week. The attendance
was large and the meetings productive
of much good.
The bungalow of A. j. White on Oak
street is nearing completion, the paint
ers being engaged in changing the out
side appearance with coat of finely.
tinted paint.
One of the sublime things of life is
when people are so busily engaged about
their own business that they cannot
find time to interest themselves in the
personal affairs of their neighbors.
Are you ready to enjoy big laugh"
Saturday evening? Fun in a Photog-
rapher's Gallery" the laughable little
play being rehearsed by the children of
the graded school, will be presented in
Magoon's hall, Saturday evening, Oct.
10th. The characters are most funny,
and Miss Robinson VINO has the cast in
charge, says the children are doing fine
ly. Don't miss this, Saturday evening
at 8 o'clock
The Ladies' Aid of the Baptist church
will serve their annual harvest dinner
and supper in the church vestry Oct.
10Th. A good old-fashioned New Eng.
land boil dinner at 1900 with pumpkin
pie like mother used to make. Red
flannel hash for supper with all kinds of
pickles and the usual fiXings. Supper
served at six o'clock; price for dinner
rs cents, supper 20 cents children under
II years, 10 cents. Come and get your
fill. The ladies of the church are re-
quested to meet in the afternoon and
bring their thlmbles and needles.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-10-15
WEST CHARLESTON.

Wilson Buck is failing.
B. c. Royce is repairing his house.
Reginald Eley left Tuesday for Ohio.
Mr.. Hackett has been in Boston the
past week.
Miss Margaret Flood is attending
school at d. A.
Mrs. Lucina Parin celebrated her
9lst birthday the 9Th.
George Kline is having his house
painted by Reed and Spencer.
Mrs. Emma Marsh of Morgan is keep
ing house for K E. Clifford.
Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin Wilson of Or
leans were callers here Thursday.
Eugene Dwire has sold his farm, and
gone to Manchester for a short time.
Rev. w. D. Hetherington of Maine
is expected next week with his family.
Mrs. Orcutt and mother, Mrs. Twom-
bly, of Beebe, were callers here Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adm Armstrong spent
the week end and Sunday at their home
Mr.. and Mrs. Gardner have moved to
the farm they recently purchased in
Holland.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Eastman are
visiting in Massachusetts and New
Hampshire.
Miss Charlotte Leavens of the john
son Normal school was home for the
few holidays.
Capt. and Mrs. Nye of Glover were
guests part OF last week of their cousins,
MIR. and Mrs. Lewis Nye.
MIR. and Mrs. Henry Roberts Of East
Charleston were guests of their cousins,
Mr.. and Mrs. James Mcnamara Tues
day, and called on friends.
Columbus Day" was observed here
Tuesday by the schools and "Field Day
by Derby Academy Monday.
A Mr. Scott:from Orleans has received
the appointment of R. F. D. carrier
and will board with Mrs. Hill.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Kline recently
entertained his brother, Amasa, wife
and two sons of Newport Center.
Harold Mcnamara of Orleans and
Miss Grace Derusha of Derby were
guests of his parents recently.
George Cummings has bought the
f. P. Armstrong house in this village
and will commence repairs soon.
Mrs. Rose Grapes of Newburg has
spent several weeks as a guest of her
sisters, Mrs. Royce and Mrs. Allen.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. P. Church have en-
tertained her grandson, Ora p. Bailey,
and his wife, Of Worcester, Mass, the
past week.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-10-15
Estate of Gibbs E. Clarke

STATE OFVERMONr, DISTRICT OF ESSEX, S S
THE HONORABLE PROBATE COURT FOR THE
DISTRICT OF ESSEX.
To all persons interested in the estate Of
BIS f.. Clarke, late of Brighton i'll said
District deceased, GREETING:
At Probate Court holden at Brighton, within
and for said District OH the 9th day of Oct,
1915, an instrument purporting to be the last
Will end Testament of Gibbs 4. Clarke late
OF Brighton in said District, deceased, was pre-
sented to the Court aforesaid, for Probate
And it is ordered by said Court that the 3rd
day of Nov. 1915, at the Probate Office i'll
Guildhall, be assigned for proving said in
strument and that notice thereof be given to all
persons concerned, by publishing this order
three weeks successfully i'll the Essex County
Herald newspaper circulating in that vicinity
in said District, previous to the time appointed
THEREFORE, you are hereby notified to
appear before said Court at the time and place
aforesaid, and contest the probate OF said will,
if you have cause.
Given under my hand at Brighton in said
District, this 9th day of october, 1915.
I2-3tp EDWIN o. CARLL, Judge
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-10-15
The Drew Reddy-to-Wear Store.

Those who now visit the Drew Ready
to-Wear Store will find an apartment
htted up with all modern Improvements
and almost facsimile of those on some
of the most fashionable city streets
The room is now rs Feet deep, about Is
feet wide at the rear end in which Is
the ladies' rest room and office, while
the main store front will average a
width of 13 feet. Out from the office,
which is lighted by two large windows
facing North Avenue, is the lavatory
Tor ladies fitted up with all the neatness
of the front store. The store proper
with all its furnishings is of the mission
style. The finish is In beaver board in
panels, soft shade of green on the walls
and ceiling soft flesh tint. The heavy
l'noleum on the floor corresponds in
shade with the rest. The indirect light
ing system is used for the store in the
form of four large milk-colored globes
which difuses light that is soft TO the
eye. Two large triple mirrors, together
with long glass cases, all in mission fit
tings with fine cornice, for the display
of goods, form the furnishings of the
room. The side and front plate glass
WlnuoW' Cledl 40 u oldl, anu with ITO
mirror back doors, not only makes a
pretty show-window front, with prism
top, but puts on display the whole of
the inside store to the public gaze. Or
Is the main room all there is to the
r, ady- Wear store. There is work
ana fitting room upstairs, the stairway
reaching up out of the store, and large
basement with steam heat, below stairs.
Mr.. Drew reports an ever-increasing
sale of goods, and with the large stock
he carries, with his years of knowledge
and experience in what is really up-to-
date, there is no reason why his custom
a. uIc rCIUu o. Upen,hg e. tue store III J,
T. est At new lUIuI " II Uv lie u UI'1 .Iua j,
a.I 1aiu..ay, ut. 10 .ud -,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-10-15
COMMISSIONER Notice.

ESTATE OF JOSEPHINE H. GARDNER
The UNDERSIGNED, having been appointed
by the Honorab Bile Probate Court 70 the district
OF Essex, COMMISSIONERS, to receive, ex-
anime and adjust the claims and demands of
all persons against the estate of Josephine II.
ceased, and all claims exhibited in offset there
to, hereby give notice that we will meet for the
purpose aforesaid, at the Conrt House in the
town OF Guildhall, in said District on the
goth day OF Oct. and Sth day of April next,
from 10 O'Clock AN. until 4 O'Clock PM on each
OF said days and that six months from the Sth
day OF Oct, A. d. 1915, is the time limited by
said Court for said creditors to present their
claims to us for examination and allowance. 8.
Dated at Guildhall on this 18th day of Oct AID.
1915.
I2-3w Walter l.. Ball "ohiih'ssioherS'
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-10-15
County Court.

The negligence case of Herbert B.
Chase's Admx. VS.. Louis Leclair, which
was on trial at last report, resulted in a
disagreement of the jury. The Jurors
were discharged Oct. 2, and one case
was tried before the court, the case of
Fitzgerald Land and Lumber Co. VS..
Prouty and Miller. This was petition
for a new trial in case in which Judge
ment was formerly obtained by Prouty
and Miller against the Fitzgerald Lum.
Der Co. ,on Trustee process, the defend
ents not appearing, and judgment was
by default. The decision in this case
was reserved. Court has taken a re-
cess, until next week when it will re-
convene for the trial of a contested
divorce case and case in chancery.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-10-15

The c. L. society held a social at the
hall last Thursday evening, Oct. I. A
hash supper was served, after which a
short program was rendered.
This week the people of Browning
ton hope to receive the EXPRESS AND
STANDARD, as last week no papers
came for Orleans or Bloomington.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Regain and
Leslie enjoyed trip to St. Johnsbury
and vicinity, with Mr.. and Mrs. o. A.
Grow in their Overland car, last Fri
day.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-10-15
A Disastrous Fire.

One of the worst conflagrations that
ever struck this part of the Canadian
border visited Stanstead Plain on the
night of Monday, Oct. 18th. The fire
started in the bakershop of Hatley
Gates on the east side of the street near
where the road turns to go down to the
B. q M. station. Before it could be put
out it leaped to the next building to-
ward the north, and famed by a stiff
breeze was soon beyond any human
control and for at least mile nearly
every building toward the north was
burned to the ground. One curious
freak of the fire was that it would burn
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-10-15
MORGAN GORE.

The Housewives League met with
Mrs. Bert Farr and daughter, Gladys. on
Oct. 7th. We had a good meeting, a
good attendance and o! those doughnuts
and pumpkin pies were fine. The next
meeting will be Thursday, Oct. 21st,
with Mrs. LiJlious Cleveland. Roll call,
a conundrum
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-10-15
GEORGE WHEELER

was one of the very first who came
into the place. He came as hunter
and trapper, but afterward became
farmer. He resided here for many
years, but whether he died in town
we do not know. No descendants of
his are known to be living in this
vicinity.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-07-16
PRESIDENT OUTLINES
REPLY TO GERM ANY

Cornish n H., July with adj
ditional memoranda from Secretary
Lansing before him. President Wilson
today began to outline definitely the
position he believes the United states
must assume as a result of the last
nCte from Germany on submarine
warfare but just how drastic this po-
suon would bee could not be learned.
The president has nearly finished
mis- preliminary study Of the German
situation and soon will be ready for
the conferences with Secretary Lam
sing and members Of his cabinet
which will bee begun next week u
was said tonight that he would be ln
Washington i'm time for the regular
cabinet meeting Tuesday
ID could not be learned here tonight
whether the president had sent Mr.
Lansing any Instructions regarding
Ihis scheduled interview tomorrow
with Count Won Bernstonf German
/ ambassador
7 Mr Wilson refused TO comment on
1.-THE reported receipt hy the American
government ~ p note from Austria
Hungary protesting against large ex-
ports OF munitions Of war TO the allies
but the impression was gained that he
/ had been informed 5f the note.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-07-16
GERMANS CAPTURE
TOWN or PRHASNN 81

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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-07-16
Summary of Var
NeWS of Yesterday

Tbe Gprmlna are adVauCue itOm
tha north an Warsaw for thc posses.
Sion of which lhry have been fiehtue
forvard over every mile from the
beginning of th. war. The occupation
~ prz5snysz Gov milos from the Pot
seb ranit1l rcpuftpd I'm tho Berlin Of-
Gci,l statement les the FIRST important
SION ~ t,a nov advance.
From Kolt,ut on the Baltic south
ward to pzasnvsz. tho Germans ana
p,,-eit,lg ...r. 9t rripe .i various points
uitb pcrlin rlaImIne success cvery-
v.h.re fnr ma German soldiers The
Americans and Hiissiau. are fightne
an ,,c npirstor rr.af. I'm Gulicia where
y. .nronssfpI npar8tiou for the AUS
1.i.ne Id reuortad hv Nienna.
-rh. .lIioe nn mo GalluoH pcum-
s,Ia save GouerI1 sir IAN Hamilton.
fhe commander. have taken and held
.,y .,. trnm@i. b,ld ,rprltish limos de-
f"n5ioa' the DardanaIlos
Tta ,r,,,i,isb o.,r nffice roporte that
tha .lljoe Wore ropulsed with great
,l'...,, 'Ind driyrn b4ct to thpu oI-
pinal nositions ana that an allied at-
tlrk moan AI Burnu also was ro.
,nts.1
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lr5ta7- '7 a.. tatest udvlre4 hard
ri'1,tI, n tne >roonpa rcelou has
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., nv 'tl,.,',5 .,rord,n. to yl,nm.
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1oo"' riiia,. .nnaaepant. ana bcro
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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-07-16
CLEAR REPLY To
AUST RIA WILL
Be FORWARDED
United States Not Only Has
Right to Export Munitions
but Has Example Of Ger
many and AUSTRIA

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taY MORNING Journal sF'e.N ~. It.itah
Washington, July l@..inl.G, @..InG lloh5 ul1yu
States within another Io'tn'5il, ~ p ro
ably Will send g repi5 70 ll'g r,',,'.ri,r ,,"l'
ceived from inc Aus'l9-ii "a u',5,'' ,,,5t tbe
government "iiich Ool. snnpIfes
extensive shipments Of war supp'le9
from this country TO- thG '1'es ee,u,tian
mot I'M consonanee with the "eiii'i'''"
of neutrality .,.. th.t
Unofficially word came lou'l 'n, Ia
Turkey would tol'oW ,'el.',"t's I,,tjons ~
Austria i'm making representations on
this subject and should ho.e ''"in ~
the ottoman government aIIi('
fcials would delay the sfnalhs ,.. 9
their answer SO as TO hiu' y ',te"',a,s ~,
inform the Germanle 4,I,, 4Ilits ~, stl,.s l',l an
alterable view oI the OHlteu
arms shipments. ,..,,.d
No Higher Question lh'oi''". i,
While Germany mas adIh'..gd ," ne he
piomatlc con IoSpo'|' | rioht If ipdi-