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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-11-24
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You can, if you wish, take advan-
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rangenent with McCaII's Magazine,
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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-11-24
HINTS FOR DIAMOND, BUYERS
Some Things to Remenibe About the
Most Popular of All the Worlds
Precic us Stones.

"A diamond of he first water should
without any inclus dOn or flaw" says
the Scientific Ameri'c can. ut is of the
second water if it is colOrless, with
but unimpOrtant fau Its, or if it is with
out faults but with some traces of
color; and third water if it is cOlOrless.
but with larger faults, or if 1t is dis
tinctly colored. The correct valuation
is therefore very difficult and often
subject to the jewelers. judgment. For
this reason Professor Rosiwal gives to
the layman the following hints: Stones
Of the first water are carried only by
the highest class jewellers. The requi-
site is perfect lack Of color, or-what
is more highly prized--a tinge of blue.
In general, beautifully colored dia-
monds command fabulous prices and
are to be found only in the treasure
vaults of princes.
"Stones of the second water are ma
merous. They are supposed to be mi
croscopically pure, but almost always
show some inclusions.
There are oftentimes traces of vel
low color in this grade, and because
this can be seen best in sunlight one
should never buy diamonds at night.
for the prevailing lights cause stones
that are even noticeably yellowish to
appear clear. Most of the stones of
the ordinary market are of the third
quality, and the dealers try to cover
up their faults by combining them into
groups for border stones or for the
popular pendants, diamond hearts,
marquise rings, etc. While they may
be colorless, they are often so full of
flaws that they would be ranked as
bort or diamonds good only for me-
chanical purposes, If there had not
been such demand for gems as to In.
crease the price"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-11-24
Death of Isaac ID. Bemis.

Isaac D. Bemis, Is, years of age.
passed away at Baightlook hospital,
st. Johnsbury, Friday afternoon,
Nov. II, at 2:30 o'clock, following
an operation. He was a resident of
East Burke, but was we'll known all
over northern Vermont and New
Hampshire, where for a number of
years he had been a successful dry
goods salesman. For II years he
was a merchant in East Burke, com
ing there from Bloomington, where
he had owned store. He was one
Of the youngest men ever sent to
the state legislature, going to Mont
pelier from Westmore, where he
was a resident nearly 25 years, his
father building the old Willoughby
Lake house, which burned a few
years ago.
Mr.. Bemis was born in Lyndon
Center, Sept. -, 184l, the son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Alonzo Bemis. The
family moved soon to Westmore,
where the Lake house was built.
Mr.. Remis lived there nearly Is
years, marrying Katherine Dennison
Cushing of East Burke on June 80,
1868. Three children were born of
the union, Caroline Rebecca, Fred
Cushing and Cornelia Mabel. Soon
after the marriage they moved to
Boston, where Mr.. Bemis was clerk
in the Adams house. He also resid-
ed in Auburndale, Mass, and at one
time was in the employ of the Fair
banks Scale Co.
A few years after the death Of his
wife he again married on July %,
1887, Mrs. Betsey Walter of East
Burke.
At different times he kept store at
Bloomington and at East Burke,
staying in the latter place II years
or until his health forced him to take
up an outside occupation.
He was a member of the M. E.
church and was for many years a
steward of the church and superin-
tendent of the Sunday school.
He is survived by two daughters,
Mrs. Caroline Noyes, Miss Cornelia
Bemis, brother, Elias, of Island
Pond, and a sister, Mrs. Anna B.
futile of Waterbury, Conn.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-11-24
BUY NOW
Xmas Handkerchiefs
|. r. JONES, Dry Goods

Take the family to the Stewart
House for Thanksgiving dinner.
See the adv. for particulars.
Mrs. l. E. Quimby of Groveton
was in town Monday and Tuesday,
coming to see her mother, Mrs. Nc
Kelvey, who is very iii.
Isadore Stern left Tuesday for
New York city, where he will spend
the winter attending a business COL
lege, and studying the French, Ger
man and Italian languages.
Repairs on the Stewart House are
nearly completed and the hotel put
in first class shape for the winter
season. A new Spencer heater has
just been installed by plumbers from
Portland. This heater is one of the
latest styles of the popular Spencer
make. 1t is automatic in it's opera
ton and generates steam quickly,
giving an even temperature all over
the house. A new range is being
placed in the kitchen and many other
conveniences arranged for the COM
fort of guests. Under the manage
ment of Landlord Gilman, this we'll
known and popular hostelry has
greatly increased its patronage.
The genial welcome and thoughtful
care of guests make this hotel truly
the "Traveling Mans Home" The
cuisine of the Stewart House is un-
eXcelled. Special preparations are
being made for serving Thanksgiving
dinner, full particulars of same are
given in their adv. This is one of
the largest and best hotels in north
eastern Vermont and under the
management of Landlord Gilman, is
growing in popularity and public
favor.
The Ladies' Aid of the Congrega-
tional church will meet Friday after,
noon, Dec. l, with Mrs. Harry John.
son, Pleasant street. A full attend.
ance is desired as business of i'm.
portance is to come before the meet.
ing.
| Leon Morse, Dearborn Morse anC
! Dale Morse went to Newark Thurs
day to attend the funeral of Leor
Morse's grandmother, Mrs. Parks
who lived to be over 80 years old.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-11-24

for this purpose and is ready to at
tend to all who have meat or bones
to be ground.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry B.Amey went
to Pittsburg, N. H., Saturday to
visit his brother, Alfred Amey, and
wife, They returned Monday night.
James Samson and Mrs. Mabel
Peavey were married Wednesday,
the 22d, Rev. Robert Lawton per-
forming the ceremony. Mr.. and
Mrs. Samson left Immediately after
the VIZ dding for Newport on a short
trip. On their return they will make
their home at Island Pond.
Mrs. F. E. Minard is passing the
week in Portland visiting friends.
Mrs. T. G. Carr has a Boheming
piano, recently placed in her home.
Mrs. Porter H. Dale attended the
funeral of Mrs. H. B. Howe at St.
Johnsbury Tuesday.
HaroldCurrier shot deer Wednes-
day.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-11-24
Estate of COrdelius Titus.

STATE OF VERMONT. DISTRICT OF Essex IS.
THE HONORABLE PROBATE COURT FOR THE
DISTSICT AFORESAID:
To all persons interested in the estate Of
Cordelia Titus, late of Bloomfield in said
District, deceased, GREETING,
WHEREAS, said Court has assigned the 9th
day of December next for examining and al
loving the account of the administrator
of the estate of said deceased and for a decree
Of the residue of said estate to the
lawful claimants of the same, and ordered that
public notice thereof be given to all persons
interested i'll said estate by publishing this or
der three weeks succ ssively previous to the
day assigned, i'll the Essex County Herald,
newspaper published at Brig hton in said Dis
trict.
THEREFORE, you are hereby notified to ap-
pear at the Probate Office in Guildhal in said
District, on the day assigned then and there to
Conte st the allowance of said account if you see
cause, and to establish your right as heirs,
legatees and lawful claimants to said residue
GIVEN UNDER My HAND this 4th day of No
vember, 1916.
1913 Edwin o. Carll Judge
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-11-24
Estate of Henry Titus.

STATE OF VERMONT, DISTRICT OF ESSEX SIS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the District
Aforesaid:
To all persons interested in the estate of
Henry Titus, late of Bloomfield i'll said
District, deceased, GREETING:
WHEREAS, said Court has assigned the 9th
day of December next for examining and allow
ing the account of the administrator Of the
estate of said deceased and for a decree of the
residue of said estate to the lawful claimants of
the same and ordered that public notice there
of be given to all persons interested i'll said es-
tateby publishing this order three weeks sue
cessively 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 Guldhall
in said District on the day
assigned, then and there to contest the
allowance of said account if you see cause, and
to establish Ir-Ht as heirs, legatees and
lawful claimants to said residue.
Given Under NJ, Hand this 4th day OF Nov
ember, 1916.
1918 EDwIS o. CARLL, Judge.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-11-24
Bankruptcy Notice.

N THE DISTRICT COURT OF rHh UNITED
STATES. For the District of Vermont.
In the matter OF Charles Richardson. Bankrupt
In Bankruptcy.
To the creditors of Charles Richardson of
GUlIdhali III said District, bankrupt
Notice is hereby given that on the rst dav of
December 1910 at u o'clock, noon, at Guildh H.
III said Dis sict, in the County Clerks office.
there will be meeting of the creditors of the
above named bankrupt, to examine and pass
upon the final report and account of George F,
Whltcomb the Trustees of said estate There
will be no dividend
You will also take notice that A petition by the
pa krnpt dated July 2GSt, 10 S. has been filed
IN said cause and referred to me as Special
Master, praying to be granted a discharge from
aIl gebts provable against his estate under the
bankrupt acts OF the United States, and that on
the same day and place hearing will be had
upon SAID petition and you are hereby directed
to then and there pres mt your objections. if
any, with YOUR proofs ther, on to such dis
charge
Dated at Lyndonv IL, in said istrict. this Isl
day of November 1916
EDWIN A. COOK, Referee ard Special
Master.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-11-24
SCHOOL NOTES

The social at the high school last
Friday evening was very successful.
Program was as follows: Piano solo,
Pauline Parlin; "A Night in a Police
Court" Carl Withrow, joe Roby,
Earl Flood, Clifford Stevens, Alex
King, Floyd Elliott, Lawrence Cur
ran, Raymond Harrington; vocal
solo, Ruth Currier, piano solo,
Madeline Eglinton. Promenades and
refreshments followed.
The domestic science classes, under
the instruction of Miss Stuart, will
serve a supper at the high school
this friday evening. Tickets at
IS cents have been sold during the
week.
Vanroy MouIton and Alice Nc
Namara have returned to school.
The girls athletic association has
chosen as president, Kathleen Fos-
ter; vice president, Winnie Allbee;
secretary, Ruth Foster; treasurer,
Mable Osborne.
, Schools will not be- in session on
Thanksgiving day and Friday, the
day following.
Beginning next Monday, the do
nestle science classes will serve
something hot to those who bring
their dinners, and to cover expenses
three cents a day will be charged.
The boys athletic association ad-
ded 5000 to their treasury as a re-
suit of the social which they gave.
Basketball members have received
their suits. The hall is being screen
ed and the boys will begin next week
to practice.
The following exercises were held
in Miss Haley's room this friday
afternoon: Theme, Value Of silent
reading period in school, Zena Nc
Kee; theme, Value of penmanship
Zulma Lamson; recitation, Where
Vermont comes in, Ruby Bessette:
theme, Agriculture in Vermont, Will
bur Currier; debate: Resolved, that
Germany is more progressive coun-
try than England, Raymond Lefeb-
vre, Bernie Perry, Geneva Roby,
Lillian Cole; debate: Resolved, that
Wilson would make a better presi-
dent than Hughes, Walter Chesney,
George Barnes, Esther Osborne, Ra-
chel Renell.
At joint meeting of the athletic
associations Miss Fullington, Ruth
Foster and Joe Roby were elected
cheer leaders.
The following committee has been
appointed to collect or wlite songs
and cheers for the basketball season.:
Miss LaRoche, Miss Fullington, Gift
fond Stevens, Curtis Mosher, Pauline
Parlin, Winnie Allbee, Ruth Foster.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-11-24
Resolutions OF Court IslandPOnd
No. 423, l. o. +.

WHEREAS, the Great and Supreme Ruler of
the universe has in HIS infinite wisdom renov-
ed from among us one of our worthy and es-
teemed Brothers, Peter Hagan, and,
WHEREAS, the long and intimate relation
held with him in the faithful discharge of his
duties in this lodge makes it eminently betting
that we record our appreciation OF him; there
fore,
RESOLVED That the wisdom and ability
which he oas exercised in the aid of our organ
izaton by service, contributions, and counsel,
will be held in great remembrance.
RESOLVED, That with deep sympathy with
the bereaved relative of the deceased we ex-
press our hope that even so great loss 10 us
all may be ovrrruled for good by Him who do
eth all things we'll.
RESOLVED, That copy of these resolutions
be spread upon the records of this lodGe,a copy
printed IN the local paper, and copy forward
ed to the ber,aved family.
II Il ALDRICH, ! Committee
OVILA LACROIX, on
MRS, INCA McWAIN Resolutions.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-11-24
This-And Five Genital

DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this
slip, enclose five cents to Foley & Co.,
1885 Sheffield Ave, Chicago, Ill.,,
writing your name and address
clearly. You will receive in return a
trial package containing Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound, for
coughs, colds and Group; Foley Kid
ney Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tab
lets. JOHN W. THURsToN, druggist.
adv.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-11-24
commissioners Notice
Estate of David Sloan

The UNDERSIGNED, having been appointed
by the Honorable Probate Court for the Dis
trlct OF Essex, COMMISSIONERS, to receive,
examine, and adjust the claims and demands of
all persons against the estate of David sloan
late of Brighton in said District, deceased, and
all claims exhibited in offset thereto, hereby
give notice that we will meet for the purpose
town of Brighton in said District on the 18th
day OF November and 78th day of May next,
from O'Clock pm, until O'Clock pm. on
each OF said days and that six months from the
27th day OF November A. IeI6is the time 1imi-
ted by said Court tor said creditors to present
their claims to us for examination and allow
an e.
Dated at Brighton this Sth day of November,
A. u. 1916.
CT. JOHNSON, o,.
J. S. SWEENEY. J
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-11-24
Card of Thanks.

We wish to express our thanks to
the neighbors and friends for their
kindly aid at the time of the death
and burial of our son and brother.
Also those who gave flowers and the
bearers.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Riggie,
Henry Riggie,
Owl Riggie,
Mr.and Mrs. Charles Shannon,
Yvonne Rggie.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-11-24
A Proclamation
BY Charles winslow Gates,
Governor of the State of Vermont.


Time has brought to us another season boun-
fully laden with the good things Of life and E.
VOWED in good feeling and healthy growth 1t
is therefore fitting that we stop for a day and
square things with the Great Giver Of all.
l, Charles Winslow Gates, Governor of Yer
mont, do hereby designate Thursday, the goth
day of November A. D. 1916, as
THANKSGIVING DAY
Aud may we as a united people give praise
to an all-wise Providence for the multitude of
blessings that are ours.
Let the day include manifestations of groti-
tude, acts of kindness and deedsiof charity, that
In so doing may show profound Apr citation
and aCknowle Judgement of the benefits received
from just and wise God.
Given under my hand and the great seal of
the State, at montpelier, this 18th day of Nov
ember, in the year of our Lord, one thousand
nine hundred and sixteen, and of the independ-
ence of the United States the one hundred and
forty-6rst.
Charles wins1ow Gates, Governor.
By the Governor, Benjamin Gates, Secretary
of Civil and Military Affairs
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-11-24
TOWN LOCALS


ing the week in Boston.
M. F. Gallagher of Littleton, N.
H., was in town Tuesday tuning
pianos.
A party of hunters returning home
from Wenlock, passed through the
village Monday. They had with them
two deer and two bears, fruits of
the chase in the forests through
snow and cold weather.
J. A. Aubin and Patsey Daley of
Newport made visit to the Catholic
Order of Foresters Sunday.
When renewing your subscription
to The Herald don t forget to remind
us of the big magazine offer.
The biggest value we have ever
offered our subscribers is The Her.
aid and four standard magazines, all
one year, for only SITS.
H. D. Kellogg of Holyoke, Mass,
is loading a car of potatoes at this
station. Mr.. Kellogg pays $1.25 per
bushel at the car.
Fred Giroux is firing the boiler at
the roundhouse. Mr.. Giroux was
formerly employed on this job and
is an experienced hand at the work.
Mrs. Grosvenor Smith visited in
Copperville, N. H., one day this
week.
Mrs. Rosebrook of Groveton, N.
H., is visiting her daughter, Mary,
who is a student at the convent
school.
F. E. Russell and Claire R. Powell
have purchased herd of cows of
fine blooded stock. Price of milk
and cream will not be lowered, but
all orders accepted by the new firm
will be promptly filled.
H. w. Powers of Lowell was in
town Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Hobart re-
turned Saturday from their wedding
trip to Montreal.
Union Thanksgiving service will
be held at the Methodist Oh urch
Thursday evening, Nov. Both, at 700
o'clock. Rev. Robert Lawton will
give the address.
D. w. Hildreth, editor of the Ex-
press and Standard Of Newport, was
in the village Tuesday and made the
HERALD office a pleasant call. Mr..
Hildreth was returning from Wen
lock, where he has been for the
week with party of hunters from
Orleans. The party shot three deer,
but Mr.. Hildreth did not get one at
this time. This is the second time
in the past twenty years that Mr..
Hildreth has failed to get deer.
The Ladies' Guild of Christ church
met with Mrs. S. M. Harmon on
Tuesday afternoon, sixteen members
being present. The next meeting
will be with Mrs. Frank Cilley Tues.
day, Nov. 28.
Harry B. Amey went to St. Johns
bury Tuesday to attend the funeral
of Mrs. Howe, wife of Judge Har-
land B. Howe.
E. A. Bemis attended the tunera
of his brother, Isaac d. Bemis, al
st. Johnsbury and East Burke, Sun
day.
Edward d. Hawkins has commenc
ed the seasons work of cutting mea
and bone for poultry. He has mil
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-11-24

Horses fer Sale. Apply to Grov-
enor W. Boulds, Island Pond, Vt.
1Stf
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Wanted, Lost, For Sale, Etc.

Advertisements under this heading S cents per
line tor list insertion and lie a line for each
subsequent insertions. Count words to a line.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-20
WILL BE MADE THE
SERBIAN CAPITAL

Paris, Nov. 2e.-Troops yesterday
morning captured from the German
and Bulgarian forces the chief south
ern Serbian town of Monastir, accord
ing to an official announcement by the
French war department
1t Is reported the Serbs will establish
q temporary capital at Monastir.
News Of the occupation by French
troops of the Serbian town of Monas-
tir was received in Paris as one of
the most important of the late devel-
opments In the war. 1t came too late
for general comment in the French
press.
The Temps points out that the sue
cess Is likely to have a great influ-
ence on subsequent developments In
the Balkan campaign as the place com
mands all the practical routes between
the Aegean sea and the Adriatic sea-
The fall of Monastir, the newspaper
says, involves the early fall of Oich-
-rfda, 25 miles northwest and the re-
E1on OF Macedonia lakes Nnd assures
an effective junction of the army at
Balonih and the Italian troops oper-
ating in Albania.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-20
RUNAN|AN FORCES IN
CONTINUOUS RETREAT
Army Badly Demoralized
and Hard Pressed by the
Invading Austro Germans
British Attacks Are Re-
pulsed on Somme Front.

Monastir's capture by
General Sarrail's army in
Macedonia is looked upon by
the entente military writer's
as of notable political i'm
portance, but the opinion
seems divided as to whether
it will be followed by mill
tary developments of sweep
ing character. Events of the
next few days will tell
whether Monastir's captors
will pursue the German
Bulgarian force despite ad-
verse weather conditions.
The situation in Greece apparently
has reached another of its critical
stages, with the reported demand of the
entente that the central powers minis
ters leave Greece by Wednesday.
Berlin announces that the Germans
have taken new positions on the Mace
donia front, after evacuating Monas-
tir, and that new German forces have
arrived on the Macedonian front.
BRITISH REPULSED.
On the Somme front British attacks
were repulsed, according to Berlin, and
the British were driven FROM the west
ern part of Grand Court
The Austro German ca m p a 6 n
against the Rumanians and their Rus
sian allies has gained further successes,
according to Berlin, which said the de-
moralized Rumanians made an attack
near Campulung, but were repulsed.
RUMANIANS IN RETREAT.
Petrograd announced that the Ruma-
mans were still retiring southwark be-
fore the invading Austro- German
troops in jul valley.
Paris reported that allied troops had
been completely victorious on the
Macedonian front from the river Ger
ma to Lake Presha.
Constantinople states Turkish forces
in Persia have won new successes,
routing Russian cavalry.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-20
GREAT BATTLE OF
THE SOMME ENDED
IS GERMAN CLAIM

Berlin, Nov. 20.-Wireless.) .)-The
military critic of the Overseas News
agency, writes: THE great thrust on
the Somme has come to a standstill
Last week the general battle was split
into isolated attacks. The small local
successes of the enemy could not be
developed and for the most part were
nullified by counter attacks. The fact
that for several weeks the same viii
lagos have been mentioned again and
again in the official German reports
and those OF the entente is the best
proof that the general battle on the
Somme has come to standstill and
that the British as we'll as the French
are limited to improving their POSI-
tions"