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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-12-29
THANK YOU
For your Holiday patronage.
|. F. Jones, Dry Goods

M. G.. Davis of Charleston is visit
ing his son, O. T. Davis, and wife.
Edgar Russell, who is employed at
Derby Line, spent Christmas with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. F. E. Rus
sell.
Miss Alpha Amey came home
from st. Johnsbury, Saturday, to
spend the holidays with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. Amey.
Miss Mae Kelley, who teaches the
school at the head of the pond, went
to her home in Worcester, Mass. for
the holidays.
Bernard Petrie has returned from
Lyndonville, where he has been en-
ployed for several months.
Miss Ruby Smith, teacher of the
teachers training course, spent
Christmas at her home in Colebrook.
Miss Thelma Dickson assisted in
the store of O. T. Davis during the
holiday trade.
Alton Hardy returned to North
ampton, Mass, Tuesday, and Mrs.
Hardy and little child will remain
for an extended visit.
Highland Parker, student of the
u. V. M. Burlington, spent Christ
mas with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
C.\M. Parker.
Miss Louise Lawton came home
last Friday from the University Of
Vermont for the Christmas vacation
She will return January Sd.
Mrs. Thomas Quinn returned from
Portland, Tuesday, where she spent
Christmas with her parents.
Miss Elizabeth Jones, who il
teaching school at st. Johnsbury
Center, spent the holidays with hel
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. L. F. Jones.
Henry Mofitt, who has been il
with rheumatism, has resumed hi
work.
Mrs. Grosvenor I'll has fin,
piano from Bailey 5 Music Rooms
Lancaster, N. H.
Mr.. and Mrs. Owen Riley went t,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-12-29
Estate of Carrie Wheeler

STATE OF VERMONT, DISTRICT OF ESSEX SIS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the District
Aforesaid:
To all persons interested in the estate of
Carrie Wheeler, late of Brighton in said
District, deceased GREETING:
WHEREAS, said Court has assigned the ard
day of January next for examining and allow
ing the account of the administrator of the
estate of said deceased for the payment of debts
and for decree of the residue of said estate to
the lawful claimants of the same, and ordered
that public notice thereof be give to all per-
sons interested in said estate by publishing this
order three weeks successfully previous to the
day assigned in the Essex County Herald, a
newspaper published at Brighton in said
District.
THEREFORE,, you are hereby notified to
appear at the Probate Office in Brighton
iii said District, on the day assigned, then
and there to contest the allowance of said ac-
count if you see cause, and to establish your
right as heirs, legatees and lawful claimants to
said residue.
Given Under My Hand this 9th day of Dec
ember 1916.
2I-23 EDWIN o. CARLL,' Judge.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-12-29

Jimmie Samson sprained his ankle
Sunday while stepping from an en-
CINE.
Fred Parent visited relatives in
Groveton over Christmas.
Emile Goulette, who has been i'll
of the mumps, has relapse and is
very sick.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Damon of
Goaham, N. H., spent Christmas
with Fenton Damon.
Mrs. May Crow is suffering from
a severe attack of rheumatism.
j. w. Carroll was in Barton ano
Sheffield Friday and Saturday on g
business trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Laid and
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-12-29
Bank OfficialRecommends the m

T. j. Norrell, vice president of the
Bank Of Cottonwood, Tex, writes:
Il have received relief and recon-
mend Foley's Kidney Pills to any one
who has kidney trouble" Kidney
trouble manifests itself in many
ways-in worry, by aches, pains,
soreness, stiffness, and rheumatism
JOHN W. THURsToN, druggist. adv.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-12-29

oOhJ OSi oiu VI hy huOllNlliC NlolOSN
their daughter, Mrs. H. B. Johnson,
over Christmas.
Philip Bartlett came home from
Berlin, N. H., to spend the holidays
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. EN-.
Bartlett.
Lawrence Paquette of Lewiston,
Me-, spent the holidays with rela-
tives in the village.
Will H. Gray of East Charleston
and Miss Gladys G. Batchelder of
st. Johnsbury were united in mar
riage October 7 by Rev. Robert
Lawton at the Congregational par
sonage.
George A. Hubbard, county clerk,
Guildhall, spent Christmas with
friends here.
Maynard Stevens spent Christmas
with his family.
M. Blanchette left Saturday
morning for Millbury, Mass, on a
visit to DR.. G. G. Desy.
Miss EugeniaBernier of Stanstead,
Que, is visiting her parents on
Pleasant street.
F. A. Brewer and H. c.. McGinnis
of Concord were visitors in town
this week.
The annual business meeting and
roll call of the Congregational
church will be held Tuesday at 7:3C
pm, in the church vestry. All
members of the church and congre.
cation are urged to be present. Re-
| freshments will be served.
Frederic Cowhick, who staged the
play, 1.-The Wishing Ring, left
Tuesday for Bristol, Conn, where he
! is to rehearse and stage play.
I Miss Esefa Chappell, trained nurse
of st. Johnsbury, is spending the
holidays with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. S. Sweeney.
There will be a union New Years
service in the Congregational church
Sunday evening at seven o'clock.
Rev. O. E. Barnard will preach the
sermon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry B. Amey anC
daughter, Miss Alpha, left Thursday
morning on a trip to Boston and
Springfield.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Danforth and
family spent Christmas with Mrs.
Danforth's parents, Mr.. and Mrs
H. w. Marsh at Norton Mills.
Mrs. Lula Gillander left Thursday
for Groveton, N, H., on a visit to
her aunt, Mrs. S. A. Cole.
Peter Cheverier was before Justice
j. W. Thurston Thursday for break
ing the peace and paid fine of SIS
including costs.
The Village Improvement clut
hold their first social at the opera
house hall January Sd. Lunch
games, and dancing. Whole bill, q
cents. Everyone cordially invited
Those having small tables please
bring.
Miss L. Ruth Stuart is spending
the holiday recess at her home il
Fairfax
Russell Seavey, student in thu
high school, has been appointed 1
page for the legislature which con.
venes next week.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-12-29
NOTICE.

The annual meeting of the stockholders of
the Island Pond National Bank for the election
of directors and the transaction of any other
business that may legally come before them,
will be held at their banking rooms on Tues
day, January 9, 1877, at O'Clock in the after
noon. A. II. NOURSE, Cashier,
Island Pond, Vt, Dec. 9, 1870
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-12-29

Notice:-I am selling Is quarts of
milk for 81 90. Drop me a card and
| will DO the rest. H. A. STEVENS.
21-23
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-12-29

Wanted:-Books and pamphlets
relating to Vermont, by Vermont
writer's or printed in Vermont. Send
lists and prices to E. L. WHITNEY,
Montpelier, Vt.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-12-29

Wanted:-100 cedar posts from
4 to 6 inches in diameter and 7 feet
long. j. W. CAMPBELL, Island Pond,
Vt. 22.24
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-12-29

Wood Cuttins:-Job to cut 100
or less cords of wood at the Lang
place in East Charleston to let.
ERNEST LONGEVIN. 21-23
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-12-29

Crocheters, experienced on in
fants' sacques, ladies' dressing
sacques. Good pay. Steady work.
SIMON AsCHER & Co., Glendale,
Long Island.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-12-29
Wanted, Lost,FO Sale, Etc.

Advertisements under this heading cents per
line FOR LIST insertion and lie line for each
subsequent insertions. Count words to a line
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-12-29
DR.. E. N. TRENHOLME
Surgeon Dentist,

Office at residence, North Street
The E. BagIey Place. Phone $50
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1916-04-13
THE ULYSSES CLUB
Continued from page one.)

The had standing posture staring
seanymph wdeeyed His voice embd his
parayzed and for instant refused
But in his calmly
the within himself What
fair she? Turn BAIL" Then tongue
having resumed its Office he queries
Whence came matter of little The of
here, this from
this No. knew nor
that here destined whose that
would believe her be the daughter Saac there
record daughter having
heard OF Gree the but with the
has appeared before inner vision the figure
OF and bent OF FORM whom nor
ness indeed she happily from be-
the wretched such that
known parentag having been
of golden sunbeam having EMBODIED of the sea
embrace and yourself being offspring that union
unworthy self would long this have avad decb
privilege of being the tho of Gree"
Crce reflected the fires of at this pre-
reply the rocks Controlling
she, in well moduated voice, made reply.
AS dig into the bowels of dirt
collect diamonds handful of contains
the constituent properties cater
pillars vile body the brighhued evolved so from british
comeh pleasant which
by themselves would be the medium in
spring sentiment but which, have pol
lutte the atmospheric that them However mas
much spirit has led repav
this golden bowl and paake of its sparkling Saying which
she deity took the folds sken pure gold
and flask of the metal Pouring
the flask the goblet Gree pered at the same time
bidding him drink of
be Continue Neat ekJ
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1916-04-13
THE BENEFITS OF DIPLOMACY
Continued from page one.)


nations act of preparedness to enable nr
mobilize swiftly for the we'll worth the
paid when that we most
clearly perceive distance from New York to San
by has, the re-
duced from ID miles 1852 miles, The
has reduced by $500 Consular
The Canal nearer
Liverpool by and about IA days Valparaiso
saving time is DAYS
By which is 200 to
than York and
brought nearer to
Sydney, Australia is 3So6 miles York the
distance 1882 miles distance be-
tween Sydney Liverpool" July 1s 1914 tbrn
amounted nearly four dollars
great the shippno is
will yield much investment
AS direct result of war the United States has added
domains but the total
diplomatic methods of Philippine
after Selling them by paw
Spain $40 ,O00,O 900 for relinqushng all claims
When foreign the territory
generally pine considerations that the present
war Europe strongest purnoses
greatest the world has vivid
onnaon cannot conure nm anv material benefits that will ~ .
the
that has stripped them clean From standpoint of population
involved what they have lost require
wipe during war; great
of debt will fall peopleupon
havea sacrificed their upon the altar of war;.
This through and
per capita s2l
of the direct results of the Civil War The people of the South
In the trade and that section of the
beginning to come into Its
How does affect diplomats and diplomacy? In
the and diplomats generally held
If they do actually
policies leaving their enforcement the officers
Their work trped and quadruped they
Our foreign nations
ferred hsleeve" and dollar diplomats
diplomats diplomacy not be exactly perfect by foreign
Standards cannot but what whit exhibited
They
ed with work. especially those located in bgeren
They had delicate
have
When the ready peace
OF Whether the will be
depends these History
diplomacy has responsible
conceded
diplomacy should the credit and o
indicative the strides the States has
the 1880
proxmaey 81 100000 1913 the
81 100000 In 1880 O00OOO
the total reached So 0
ten years OF peace and it, the last hundred civilized
accomplished but
harmonious
the building of large commerce.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1916-04-13
PENDENNIS CHAT

OBSERVATIONS ON TIMELY AND INTERESTING
TOPICS BRIEFLY AND ENTERTAINMENT
DISCUSSED
ByMrJs
The knowledge one has not acquired is needed than
entire stock Of learning.
Ideas and opinions the expression of thoughts and
impulses obtained from learning what others have thought
1t is strange of affairs that reveals living in
world war, when men have died to obtain VIC
torious peace.
49,
The longest way been said be the shortest
way home but if get lost the and cannot
find the right path.
1t u.s. perhaps more dign6ed to be known old
be called old boy but the old boy gets the fun
of life.
Pendenns has in print theories the out
the great Better wait and how much
of the spirit of will be left after the great
is ended.
expedition mas started for central find and
blue tiger for exhibit in geological garden. Hunting
tigers rather difficult ASIA for Of the Aatc
tigers blind"
See America first" is very good slogan, and the
America, the deeper you realize that America first
The dark horses" that being groomed for the fall
in the political arenas will have be in good running
condition to out distance the war horses"
joint resolution is effort the part of those who
do agree with the other fellows the other fellows
consent to a compromise.
The base ball large list of applicants that
the manager is confident of putting strong
seasons series after the spring tryout.
The great will end this summer. The nations war
nearing the end of their strengFnanciay and physc
ally There bottom the deepest treasure chest and
of married being forced into the
conflict.
The idea of training school boys in military drills and
is very good innovation By all get the
boys acquire good physical condition possible dur
ing school age. If they army navy, the
foundation for healthy vigorous manhood the valuable
asset any boy gain.
In reading the books written by are long dead
and from out this world the thought often
that the ideas of these dead living
impulses of active minds which eneavong mpart to
the world around then knowledge of the things that
of Importance.
wrote things that seemed of Importance because many
think that what important them be pertinent
interest to all Others
There must have been very important things that
men did not write about Many little matters that the
beginnings of great epochs surely have escaped
ervaons OF the book writer's No doubt but that
have books but small part the many interesting things
which overlooked by who could get ideas into
print.
The pen is mighier than the sword"-Bulwer Lytton.
And so it in the old days. but typewriter is
almost universally used for correspondence the high power
rifle and the machine have kept the scabbard
typewriter migter the machine
rife any other instrument of war;
Pendennis recently read article about over education
Now just what meant by generalization not quite clear
but perhaps it not possible estimate just required a.
of education that the proper limit to
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1916-11-29
Dies Day After Wedding

Woolsey VI. Scotch, formerly of
Dover, lately living at Elsmere,
died at the home of his sister, Mrs.
Thomas Dixon, in the village from
heart disease, aged 80 years, on
Sunday night of last week. On
the previous evening he and Miss
Lenora Farde, Of Cheswold, were
married in Dover by Rev. a. V.
Lightbourne. He and his bride
took an auto trip through Kent
County visiting relatives and
friends on the day after the we'd
ding and reached Wilmington by
train in the evening going to his
sisters home. He had been living
0 / DR.. L. H. Balls farm, near Els
mere, and worked at Carney's
Point.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1916-11-29
Served Liquor To Minors

Charged with selling liquor to
minors, male and female, Isaac c.
Sweede, proprietor of Parry's Tav-
ern, a noted road house on the
Concord turnpike, was put on trial
on an indictment containing four
counts before Judges Boyce and
Rice in the Court of General Ses-
sions at Wilmington on Wednes-
day. The States witnesses, Walter
Reed, Harry T. White, Harold
Deakyne, Katherine Byran, Mary
Lyman and Helen Bender testified
to having drunk Jack Rose" cock
tails, "bull dogs" and other con-
coctiOn at the tavern on October
20, last. Sweede's defense was
that the drinks served the party
were Notwithstanding. All the
witnesses were under age. Sweede
was found guilty on Thursday and
pleaded guilty to two other indict-
ments. Judge Boyce fined him
800 and costs in each Of two cases
and $50 and costs in the third case.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1916-11-29
Prizes For School Pupils

Public school children of Della
ware will have opportunity to
compete for number Of money
prizes. An anonymous friend, to
promote interest in the study of
the Bible offers one prize of So
and another Of $40. To the two
best spoilers in the State, L. Scott
Townsend has offered $50 and SO
in gold. Arley B. Magce, of Dover
offers a prize of SO, the condi-
ii rs Of which will be given later
and ". W. Knowles of Whining
ton, will likewise name conditions
for one Of S.. DR.. Julius Dodd, of
New Castle, will give prize of
s. for the best plea for bids.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1916-11-29
GOOD TEMPLARS
ORGANIZE
BASKETBALL TEAM
Announce Home Games
During Winter

The l. o. G. 7. basketball team
Of Newark played that of Hagley
Community House Of the new city
League in Wilmington last Satur-
day, the visiting team losing by
the score of 40 to 35. The game
was featured by the playing of
Ewing for Newark and McVey for
Hagley. Manager Chillas believes
ne has a fast team and asks 70,
the support of local fans during
the winter. Several games are be-
ing arranged to be played in New
ark.
The lineup in last Saturdays
game follows:
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1916-11-29
Cafe Proprietor Fined

Colonel Alfred L. Ainscow, the
well-known cafe proprietor Of Will
mington. owing TO illness. was I'M
able to appear in the general SEES
sions Court on Wednesday but
through his counsel, J. Frank Ball
entered a plea Of guilty in two of
seven cases charging him with
supplying liquor to minors at his
restaurant, 802 Market street
After consulting with Judge
Rice, Judge Boyce imposed a fine
Of 800 in each case with the costs
Of prosecution. 1t is said that the
State will not prosecute the re
naming cases.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1916-11-29
Cut Old Mans Throat For Money

Edward Schmierer, aged 16
years, of Midway. Sussex county.
was arrested on Wednesday and
brought TO Georgetown charged
with cutting the throat of his
uncle, Albert Schmierer, and rob
bing him Of s12O. The wounded
man lives with Fred Donoho, who
on returning with his wife from
church on Tuesday night found
him with his throat slashed. He
whispered Edwards name and
that Of another young man, who it
is said, has disappeared. S12O
which he was known to possess
was missing and a $50 bill blood
covered was found later along the
road. Young Schmierer declared
his innocence and Justice Samuel
r. Wilson after q hearing held him
for the February term of Court in
$500 bail entered by his father,
Manuel Schmierer and William D.
Wilson. The wounded man rallies
at times and then appears sense
less. Little hope is felt for his
recovery. Neighbors declare their
belief in Young Schmierer's innoc-
ence. The authorities are said to
be trying hard to find the other
suspected of sharing in the crime.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1916-11-29
Skidding Auto Injuries schoolgirls

A diabled automobile in tow of
another driven by Walter S. Par
rise, a dealer in motor vehicles,
skidded at Twenty-Seventh and
Washington streets. Wilmington,
on Thursday as a crowd of young
schoolgirls were on their way
home. Louise Wilderman, aged II,
Mary Thomas, aged II, and Mar
jory Pyle, aged II, were knocked
down and cut and bruised more or
less. Mallory Pyle was dragged
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1916-11-29
Report On Delaware Markets

Mr.. H. J. Clay has recently COM
pleted a comprehensive report on
the methods Of marketing agri-
cultural products in Delaware.
This report has been made as a
joint enterprise between the Blu
reau of Markets at Washington
and the Extension Service Of Della
ware College. After it has been
presented to the committee con-
sisting Of three members Of the
Board Of Trustees and DR.. Vaughn
and Dean Hayward, it will prob
ably be published and distributed
throughout the state.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1916-11-29
High Wind Works Damage

During the storm on Thursday
evening the wind blew with much
violence for a short while in the
MiddletOwn section shade trees
were damaged and a number of
chimneys also. Fodder and other
material was blown from fields
into roads. On John Sullivan's
farm on Bohemia Manor a large
shed was lifted off it's foundation.
Two large fodder ricks were
blown away on William Bryson's
farm and a corn crib well filled
was wrecked on the J. B. Foard
farm near Churchtown.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1916-11-29
Crazed Mothers Victim Found

The tide on Wednesday washed
ashore at PENIS Grove the body
of seven-year-old Catherine Step
ka, who with her sister, Irene,
aged five years, was thrown into
the Delaware River at Gordon
Heights on Sunday, November 8,
by her mother, Mrs. Irene Stepka,
who suddenly became insane and
also tried to drown herself. The
Younger child's body was recover
ed on the day of the tragedy. The
mother was committed to the
asylum at Farnhurst.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1916-11-29
Postofice Burglars Fooled

Burglars thinking they might
make haul Of parcel post pack
ages and registered mail at the
Marshallton postoffice, made q raid
there early last Tuesday but got
no plumber. Postmaster John 7.
Mullins is careful to remove
stamps, money and other things Of
value to MS home and the thieves
missed their reckoning.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1916-11-29
Fined For Reckless Shooting

Eugene Z. Paxson, a well-known
farmer Of the Middletown section
was tried in the General Sessions
Court in Wilmington on Tuesday
Of last week on the charge Of fir
ing a double-barrel shotgun at the
automobile of Edward P. Young,
formerly Of Chesapeake City, now
Of Davenport, Ia. Young, with
whom Mrs. Dora BOrem, Mrs. Nell
lie Reed and Miss Florence Egee,
IF Chesapeake City, were riding in
his automobile on the night Of
May p last, ran the car off the
road into Parsons lane while the
women ate some ice cream and
candies. They heard a hail,
"What's the trouble?" Young re-
piled There's none," and backed
the car out toward the road. Two
shots from a gun were fired, the
charges rafting on the metal work
Of the car. Young and the women
claimed the trouble occurred about
$50 o'clock but Paxson declared
that it happened about II o'clock
and the car was 70 yards up the
lane. He had told Detective Nc
Coy that the lights of the car shin
ing into his mothers bedroom gave
her annoyance. The jury after two
hours absence found Pax2on gull
ty with a recommendation to
mercy. The Court on Thursday
fined him $50 and costs.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1916-11-29
Plans Colored PepOle's Uplift.

Rev. DR.. W, T. Helmsley, pastor
Of Zion Methodist Church. color
ed, in Wilmington, is seeking to
launch temperance crusade, hold
ing that the saloons are the great
est hinderance to the uplift of
colored people in the city. A mas
meeting is to be called to discuss
plans for the conduct Of the cam
paign.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1916-11-29
BASKET BALL
PRACTICE ON
New Captain About To Be
Elected

Delaware College basketball
candidates are practicing every
afternoon on the floor of Com
pany E armory. There have been
large number of candidates out.
The election 70 a captain will also
take place in a few days. tom"
Wilson who played guard on the
tea mlast year and who is now at
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1916-11-29

TO Coach McAvoy being busy with
the football eleven. Some OF the
candidates who have reported are
E. Wilson, Marston and Weldln,
of last years scrubs; Casey and
Dougherty, two freshmen from
Wilmington who have had con-
siderable experience on teams IN
that city: Selby and Clancy, OF
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1916-11-29

the Delaware Hospital with injur-
les received while wrestling, was
named captain for this year.
Don" Horsey is talked Of for
captain.
Horsey is the only one of last
years varsity who is back this
year, and he has had charge Of
the practice work to date owing
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1916-11-29

Camden, both of whom mad.
football eleven this year; Pr
Tyson, Blickle, Longlard '
and Greene, formerly with
Newark High; Cough, NJ
mington Conference Acad,
Cough, of Wilmington G.,
ence Academy; and Ccambo,
Lewes.