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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-01-07
Bullock Skin Boats.

There are few more primitive meth
eds of transportation than those In use
today by natives Of northern India who
make their homes In the vicinity. of the
swift flowing Sutlej. The boats OF
these aborigines are nothing more or
less than bullock skins inflated by the
breath Of the natives themselves. Two
natives may be seen hard at work fill
ing the skins with air. Having inflated
them to their satisfaction, they will
leap overheard and paddle themselves
across the river, great skill and strength
being necessary to sustain their equi-
llb1um during the passage. But even
should. the boats oyerturn they are
easily rightcd, and the natives are
without exception expert swimmers.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-01-07
Artillery Of Antiquity.

Engines to shoot great stones" were
no doubt the progenitors of the "cata-
putt OF Greek and Roman times and
the devices In use today for hurting
"hand grenades." In recent visit to
the island of Rhodes I was amazed at
the great number Of stone balls in the
edge of the sea, among the ancient
towers and battlements and indeed all
over the island. They ranged in size
from five inches in diameter to more
than two feet, and the largest must
have weighed ut least ton. The
smashing power OF such a mass must
have been very great Such stones are
found about the walls OF Constantine
pie and other cities OF the orient
Christian Herald. Mt
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-01-07
WEST CHARLESTON

Mrs. Farr is housekeeper at George
Calkins'.
John Shedd is able to be out after his
severe injury.
Ellsworth Heath of West Burke was
in town asst week after Arvid Labor's
goods.
Mr.. and Mrs. A NJ. Temple enter
tanned her cousin Ed. Pierce of Barton,
part of last week.
Mrs Osmund Brown has been visit
ing her mother and sister in Hatley, P
O., the past week.
Ben Heath of West Derby spent part
OF the holidays with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs John Heath.
Mrs. A. M. Temple was a guest of
her daughter, Mrs. Chester Carpenter
of Derby. last Friday.
The w. p C. will hold their installa-
ton next Tuesday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. Frances Lyon.
Mrs. EsteIle Wood is at her home
here for time. having been i'll before
she came, but is now convalescing.
Erastus Buck of Richford was in
IOWH CuIludy W zee Ills DTOIIeT, w liSOIl,
who is not as well as usual.
Miss Hazel Flood is working at A. Fl.
Kidder's at present. Miss Alton is re-
covering from her recent illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. D. Barrup recently
visited her sister, Mrs. Frank Faufaw,
in Holland, and found her very poorly.
Rev. and Mrs. Hetherington were in
vted dinner guests at the pleasant
home of Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. Tracy one
day last week.
Arthur Uttln of Glover visited at the
homes of his brother, Herbert, and
sister, Mrs. Clarence Bowen, over Sun
day.
Another snow and wind storm greet
ed US last Sunday, more severe in places
Both churches were we'll represented
both Sundays.
DR.. and Mrs. Kendrick received word
Saturday evening of the serious illness
from shock of her father at Glover.
They Immediately drove there, return
ing Sunday. There is no hope of his
recovery.
DR.. Howard Human is improving
since coming to his home here. He gets
out little pleasant days with the aid of
crutches and his friends are congratu
lating him on the prospect of recovery
to health.
John Mcnamara, until recently
resident of Charleston, was married to
Miss Florence Downer of Lyndonville
at her home on Xmas day. They will
live at Lyndon Center, where John has
a good position. Congratulations are
extended from many friends here.
Died in Burbank hospital. Fitchburgh,
Dec. 18th, of pneumonia, Willard j.
Lamson of Lowell, Mass, formerly of
Charleston, VT.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-01-07
Life of Air Leaks Away.

Air seems to spoil easily. Air travel.
ing through shafts and special air
chambers-in fact, air going through
anything that cuts it off from the
ocean of atmosphere-lOsess some Of its
fndescribable vitaliziug qualities and is
liable to cause WEAKNESS and a feeling
Of depression to those who habitually
breathe In artiicially ventilated houses.
Scientific examination may show such
air absolutely pure, but all the same 1t
Is poor stuff to take into the lungs.
This also explains the real rock bot
tom difference between town and cOun-
try air o. Highly. artificial food and high.
ly artificial air. no matter how good
they seem. are not the real stuffs them
selves.-New York Press.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-01-07
HEAD or HAvERHILL
ALDERMEN RESIGNS
Result Of Harris Citizenship
Eelag Questioned

Haverhili Mass, Jan. Adder
man James W. Harris, president OF
the city comcil, dan of the board
and the Only survivor OF the first
commission government, submitted
his resignation to the board just be-
fore the board was to have been in
augurat7d without change. The
resignGi n " as acce ted.
During the %as; c5apai!n it was de-
clared there was one member serv-
ing in the city council who was not
a citizen Of the United States. Harris
was the only member Of the council
not born in this country. He was,
however, naturalized thirty three
years ago in Florida, he says. He
was born in Nova Scotia sixty years
ago.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-01-07
Appius Clautjius,

Appius Claudius, surnamed Caecus
(the blind, was Roman statesman
who lived during the third century be,
fore the Christian era. He was a Ro
man censor, 312 to 30s. and consul 3Ol
to BOG. He commenced the Appian
way and completed the Appian aque
duct. From his Roman Jurisprudence
oratory, grammar and Latin prose date
their beginning. He abolished the linn
itation of the full right Of citizenship
to landed proprietors. In his old age
he is said to have become blind, whence
his cognomen "Caecus." He was the
author Of works in both prose and
verse, OF which almost nothing is
known
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-01-07
A Curious Echo.

Among the most noted echoes Is that
heard from the suspension bridge
across the Menai strait. The sound
Of blow from hammer on one Of
the main piers of the structure Is re
turned In succession from each Of the
crossbeams that support the roadway
and from the opposite pier at the dis
lance Of SIG feet, in addition to which
the sound is many times repeated be-
tween the water and the roadway at
the rate of twenty-eight times in five
seconds.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-01-07
Anthony TroIIope's First Earnings.

A literary man recalls Anthony Troll
lope's little gloat over the first fruits OF
his pen. Il send you copy of The
Warden" he wrote to Lord Houghton
In 1866, (which Mr.. Longman assures
me is the last of the first edition.
There were. l think. only 75O printed.
and they have been over ten years In
hand. But l regard the book with af.
lection, as | made 60 Is. Cd. by the first
years sales, having previously written
and published for years without any
such golden result. Since then 1 have
improved even upon that" Trollope,
Of course, improved upon that" in no
uncertain fashion.-Westminst Ga.
Zette.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-01-07
WEST DERBY.

Mrs. Gertrude Adams is on the sick
list. -. -. =.
Miss Helen Squires has returned to
her school in Barton.
j. A. Squires was called to Manches-
ter Saturday to attend the funeral of a
relative.
Miss Jennie Farqueharson of st.
Johnsbury is visiting her father, George
Farqueharson.
MIR. and Mrs, M. J. Wentworth visit
ed at j. A. Squires' last week. They
are shipping their goods here and are to
occupy their home on Elm street.
Owing to the inclement weather last
Monday Miss Hay, teacher in the fifth
grade Of the village school, was unable
to be present, her grade being merged
with the fourth.
The ashes of the late Claude O'Con-
nor were brought here Tor burial last
Thursday, from Ridgefield, Corn. Mr..
O'Connor was a former resident of
Newport and was we'll and favorably
known here.
A joint installation of the newly
elected officers of Court Honor and
Comp. Court Clyde, l. O. F., will be
held in their hall Friday evening, Jan.
Ia. After the work is completed an
oyster supper will be served. All MEM
bers are expected to be present.
Word has been received of the pas
sing of Rev. Edwin Blake, a former
pastor of the West Derby Freewill Bap-
fist church. On leaving West Derby
some years ago Mr.. Blake's next pas
torate was at West Falmouth, Me-,
where he served for some time. He
was next pastor of the church at East
Hebron, which work he was in charge
of at the time of his last visit to West
Derby. Mr. Blake was later recalled
by the West Falmouth church and serv-
ed there until the time of his last illness.
For the past six months he had been in
poor health, gradually falling. About
the middle of November by advice of q
specialist he underwent a surgical op-
Grafton. For few days afterward he
seemed to be doing nicely, then a COM
plication took place from which he died
Dec, End. Funeral was from his church
and burial in the family lot at Farming
ton, Me. Mr.. and Mrs. Blake will be
pleasantly remembered by many old
friends here to whom they erdeared
themselves during their stay with us,
and the kind sympathy of these friends
will be extended to the one left to
mourn. Mrs. Blake will make her
future home with her daughter, Mrs.
VIM. Heartshorn, at 295 College ST.,
Lewiston, Me-, where Mr.. Heartshorn
is professor in Bates College.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-01-07
BrownIngton Center.

Esther Stone returned Monday to her
school at Orleans. .,
James Hill of Charleston visited his
sister, Mrs. Ira Gray last week.
MIR. and Mrs. Bert Leland called on
old friends and relatives here last week.
Miss Gladys Orne commenced her
ittn tenn of school here Tuesday morn
ing
Mr.. and Mrs. Jared Joslyn visited
their grandson. Raymond Waterman,
last week.
Mrs. I. G. CrandaH has returned
home after few days spent with her
daughter, Mis-. Harold Whitcomb, a,
Lyndon. ..,.... -. ...,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-01-07
Strenuous Act.

"Whats the matter with the strong
man." the manager asked half an hour
before the curtain was to go up.
ooh, he sent word he couldn't appear
today" the assistant manager replied
whats the matter?' the manager
excitedly demanded. Was he in an
accident? That Juggling act Of his
with cannon balls was one OF the best
things In the SHOW, #
mo; he had to help his wife with the
dishes last night, and he's got a lame
back. "-~iiansas City Star. ......
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-01-07
DEMICK'S MILLS

Miss Cora Hartly of Derby Line spent
New Years at her home here.
Miss Ruth Davis and Miss Stella La
hue have returned to their school at
Stanstead. U.t
Mrs. Homer Cleveland of Barnston.
P. O., and son, Leonard, of Montreal
spent Saturday and Sunday with Mrs.
CleveIand's daughter, Mrs. Orrie Selby.
We are very sorry to report Ray E.
Ames not as we'll at this writing. A
post card shower was given him Dec.
25th., He received 1893 cards, and he
feels very grateful to his many friends
for remembering him in this way.
Those who attended the Jacobs-Cleve-
land wedding at Barnston, P. O., were:
A. E. Jacobs and family, Rev. and
Mrs. M. L. Ames, Orrie Selbv and fam
ily. Stuart George and family, Mr.. and
Mrs. Nelson Lahue, Miss Stella Lahue
and Miss Bertha Sykes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Jacobs have re.
turned from their wedding trip to
Montreal, P. O., and are spending a
few weeks with Mr.. and Mrs. A. E.
Jacobs. They will then go to reside IN
Barnston, P. O.. with Mrs. Jacob 8
parents, as Mr.. Jacobs and her brother
have rented the farm.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-01-07
DERBY

RECEIVED TOO LATE FOR LAST WEEK.
Robert Sherman is at home for the
holidays.
c. c. Elliott has returned from his
trip to Virginia.
Paul Swenson spent the Xmas vaca-
ton at his home in Everett, Mass.
H. w. Lapier has moved his office
from the old barber shop to his home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Derusha visited at
Lowell for few days the past week.
Henry Davis has been confined t. the
house for a few days the past week.
Mr. and Mrs. Don Percy spent Christ
mas with friends at Newport Center.
Henry Schoolcraft and family spent
Christmas at the West Derby hotel as
guests of landlord and Mrs. Elder.
The academy began the winter term
on Tuesday and we are glad to see the
young folks about our street once more
Cofran & Son have had electric lights
ms aled in their house and stone shed,
the work being done by Fred Beaulieu
of Newport.
A very pretty wedding reception took
place at the home of Joe Duval on Mon
day night, Dec q, in honor of MIR. and
Mrs. Louis Duval. About eighty
friends and relatives enjoyed a fine
banquet over which Mr.. and Mrs. Louis
Duval presided. Many fine presents
were received. bringing with them the
best wishes of the givers to the newly
welded couple
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-01-07
RROWNINeTON

Ellis Smith from Coventry, who is
student in an Episcopal school in Gar
den lily, Long Island, was a visitor at
D. Il. Toung's few days last week. {
Quite few of the young people from
TINS END OF the town ATTENDED the New
year ball at Evansville last Friday
evening, and all report good time.
The worst storm for about five years
passed over the town Sunday and Mon
DAY OF This week. The roads are almost
impossible in places, even where they
have been rolled, especially where there
is not much travel.
The village school began the winter
term Monday with the same teacher as
last term. Some of the other schools
at present writing tuesday, have not
yet commenced because the roads have
been such that the teachers could not
get to their schools.
10 the housekeepers who may happen
10 read this:-Did youknow that Davies
anu Son were agents for the Wagner
Manufacturing Co., makers of the best
cast aluminium ware? 1t is 80 and that
is not all; they can sell this ware cheap
er TO you than most of the de alers
arou d. If you are interested call in
and have talk with Us.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-01-07
MORGAN CENTER

Mr.. and Mrs. Rufus Brown spent
Christmas week with hersparents at
q Orleans.
Mrs. c. E Sanborn and children from
Lake, Vt, spent part of Christmas
week with her parents, S. D. EIliott's
people.
Robert Murray of Westfeld was in
town last Saturday, the guest of D. G.
Brooks people.
Mrs. Carrie Bowen has moved her
household goods to Harry El)iott's.
There have been no services at the
church for the past two Sundays on &C.
count of severe storms.
There were no OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES at
the church here this year. Quite good
number went to the Corner to attend
the Christmas tree and exercises which
were much enjoyed by all.
The Willing Workers met last week
Thursday with Mrs. Lizzie Bryant, and
made arrangements to have donstion
for Rev F.. B. Harris on Jan. 2lst,
with chicken pie supper. The next
meeting will be held with Mrs. j. II.
Gilmore Jan. 18th. 1t is hoped there
will be good attendance.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-01-07
Get Rid of a Hacking La Grippe
C0ushS 1t WeakenS.

For the severe racking cough that
comes with la grippe, FOley's Honey
and Tar Compound is wonderfully
healing and soothing. r. G. Collins,
ex-post- master, Barnegat, n. j., says:
"Foley's Honey and Tar Compound
soon stopped the severe lagrippe cough
that completely exhausted me. 1t
can't be beat. "
J. w. THURsToN, Island Pond.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-01-07
Grabs and HOLSTERS.

There are many curious points about
crabs and Holsters. Every one Of ell
Their genus is provided with big claw
for crushing and a small claw adapted
by its shaEe for cutting as scissors do.
With these two claws they tear the
food they capture into fragments and
feed Themselves literkly from hand
to mouth" But there is every reason
to suppose that the claws are intended
quite as much for fighting as for eating
purposes, inasmuch as such powerful
hands are not needed for devouring the
soft food they prefer.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-01-07
Veaetabis leather.

A plant grows in Japan which fur
nishes a sort OF vegetable leather. Il
Is pretty shrub called the 'mitsu-
mata," and its inner bark, after going
through certain processes, Is convert
ed into substance as tough as French
kid, 80 translucent that one can almost
see through it and as pltable and soft
as calfskln.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-01-07
A Point to Consider.

dad" said the prodigal son, NOW
that I'm home again and have had my
fling, I'm going to do something to
make you proud of me-"
"All right son." answered the eau:
tious father, That's the way for you
to talk, but l will reserve my congrat-
uiations until you make one point
clear" a.. ,4,,t. .....
"Well, dad2" ~
How much Is this new venture Of
yours going to cost mer-BirminS-
ham Age HsgN6 a.s'.'t...
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-01-07
Down on His Back.

About two years ago got down on
my back" writes Solomon Bequette,
Flat River, Mo. II got a soc box of
Foley Kidney Pills and they straight
ened me right up. recommend them
to all who have kidney trouble"
Rheumatic aches and pains. soreness
and stiffness, sleep disturbing bladder
trouble, yield quickly to Foley Kidney
Pills.
IoHN w THURsToN, IslapT oond..
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-01-07
OUR JITNEY OFFER This and DC

DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this
slip, enclose with five cents to Foley &
Co., Chicago, H.. writing your name
and address clearly. You will receive
in return trial package containing
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for
coughs, colds and Group, Foley Kidney
Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tablets.
JOHN w. THURsToN, Island Pond.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-01-07

The curious fact has been demon
stTated that high attitudes apparently
have marked effect on the power OBJ
tainable from gas engine. Recently
one was erected several thousand feet
above the sea level, but upon testing
failed to give the desired power. An
Investigation followed, and the loss In
power was attributed to the height at
which the engine was operating. The
general conclusion was reached that
gas engine loses about per cent Of its
indicated horsepower per 1000 feet OF
elevation Mechanics.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-01-07
Six-Year-0ld Had Group.

81 have little girl six years old who
has good deal oftrOuble with Group"
writes w. E. Curry, Evansville, Ind.
Il have used Foley's Honey and Tar,
obtaining instant relief for her. My
wife and l also use 1t and will say it is
the best cure for a had cod, cough,
throat trouble and Group that l ever
saw"
JOHN W'THURsTON, Island Pond.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-01-07
Life In a Nutshell.

stop, look. listen ,.
A reflective man was reading this
railroad sign.
"Th0se three words illustrate the
whole scheme Of life" said he.
How SOP
"You see pretty girl. You stop.
You look. After you marry her you
listen. detroit Free Press.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-01-07
R HEU MATISM
CAN BE CURED

4 want every person suffering with
Acute, Chronic, Articulsr, Infiammstory
Muscular RheumAtism, Neuralgia,
Arthritls or Cont. no mstte. now long or
severe your case IL, 10 write for copy Of
my x00-pnge book ON Rheumatism, WHICH
isFHEE Address Frederick Dagd ale, N D.,
nheumAtio Speoialist, ava Bsylston st.,
Boston, Mass., Dept.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-01-07

We'll, Somebody Must Be Boss.

"The trouble with our son" said
father, sis that he wants his own way
about everything"
"Yes," replied mother, land sup
pose that's what he thinks about u.s.
Washington Star.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-01-07

A. w. Kimball has been on the sick
list.
Miss Mildred Bell of Westfield visited
friends in town last week.
Miss Gladys Brock of South Troy
spent the week end with Miss Ruth
Jenne.
Mrs. John Perry and Joseph Milette
were united in marriage December a.,
and have been spending their honey
moon in Boston.
Mr.. ard Mrs. Frank Howe, of Brook
line, Mass, and Mr.. and Mrs. H. G.
Blanchard of Newport spent last Mon
day with Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Grout.
Mrs. Wells has resumed her work
with the music class at the academy
after the holidays. One evening each
week, also, is devoted to practice with
the Methodist choir.
The Mems Class of the Methodist
church served very successful oyster
supper Tuesday evening, January 4.
The gentlemen planned and served the
supper themselves, proving very effici-
ent in this capacity.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-01-07
PROSPERITY UNDER LOCAL OPTION

Vermont has prospered under Local Option perhaps
recy but that the gone
ward instead of backward .... .', t..
Some friends the old prohbto law declared that would
backward would be abandoned the
banks would go Nothing of the kind happened
cal Option law
On contrary savings banks show the people of the
state have proSpered that the against
rainy day has grown steadily greater.
savings banks and companies the
showed deposits amounting 5
wide prohibition of 4S2 year
ly average increase of S., 456 65232
the year 1915 the savings banks companies paid into
the treasury in taxes $662O9 1902 year under
prohibition only $7244OO5 state laws
been amended meanwhile the savings
banks and companies had increased enough this
nicant.
Possibly Local Option only affected this indirectly with
discardng obsolete dedited other good laws
were enacted.
The history of Vermont for the years steady
progress Why return to condition which reaction?
Option Home Rule-for temperance
and influence Why let well enough alone?
Local Option, A Temperance Measure
Vermont Local Option League Raymond ranor Secretary
White River Junction VT
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-01-07
Two Women TaIkina.

II suppose you really felt it neees.
sRry for you to secure divorcs2"
"Well, perhaps not absolutely neces.
sary, but our home a,+
Exactly, You did 1t for the chil.
dren's sake."-Life. -
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-01-07

You're sure you can spare this fiver,
are you, Shadbolt?" a ''.
"Dinguss, If ! had not been 'perfectly
sure that can get along without 1t
never would have lent II to you."-Chi-
cage Tribune. y
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-01-07

Lettuce as food plant has u record
of being eaten by Persian kings more
than 1000 years ago
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-01-07
kendaII's
SPAWN
Cure

Keeps legs sound and trim. It will ad. many
dollars to the value of your horse. The old reliable
remedy Tor SPAWN. Ringbone, Splint. Curb. Swollen
Joints and Lameness. Equally reliable as house
hold remedy. At druggists, 81 bottle. Get free.
book, . Treatise on he Horse, or write to Il
DIR. B. >. KENDALL CO., ENossu7c FasLs. ~,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-01-07
Pracautions.

''I'H run In with you and get bite
wait a minute till. lock the dog
baltimore American.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-01-07

"a Littell Ave,
Buffalo, n. Y.
Mar. Z, 1911.
Gentlemen. l have
used yourSpavln Cure
for twenty-five years
with excellent results.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-08

tickets pinned to their apron pocKersi
 Many of the children from the in- vaded districts are in a sad state of ill health when they reach us. Dr. Pinard is our head physician, and he examines them all and prescribes the best treatment for them. The tubercu- lar children are sent to Thorluc, in the Apes Maritimes for there are hun- dreds of cases of tuberculosis from ex- posture. Our record of cases Is very encouraging. Some of the poor little creatures only few months old, have spent all their brief lives in the trench- es and are often in a pitiable condition. The war babies are a problem. Of course there is no government provi- sion for them, but we take them in and care for them, and they will grow up absolutely FgsGc.h under Qur auspices."