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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-09-06
leander's Feat.

Stories of the ancients who per-
formed prodigious feats pale into in
significance compared with modern
accomplishments-for example, the
story of Leander, who swan the
Hellespont with the praiseworthy
object of passing an hour in the
presence of his sweetheart. Now,
the body of water known in ancient
times as the Hellespont is in these
days called the strait of Darda-
nelles, and the distance across is
rather less than mile. Compared
with such swim as that of Captain
Webb, who first swan across the
strait of Dover, a distance of twen-
ty-one miles, Leander's performance
seems not only credible, but insig-
nifcant.-London Globe.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-09-06
OUR TWO GOOD HANDS.
Why 10 One Carefully Trained and the
Other Neglected?

It was under the apologize of two
sisters, one of whom was carefully
trained and educated and the 9th.
er neglected, to grow up IN igno-
rance and without accomplishments,
that Benjamin Franklin quantity
and aptly described the right and
left hands.
Franklin's appreciation of the ad-
vantages of ambidexterity, the equal
use and education of the hands, has
made little progress in placing these
sisters en- an equality. In fact,
though there is no bias of heredity
to favor the use of the right hand,
no sooner does a baby begin the use
of its thumbs and fingers than the
mother, the father and all the rela-
tives generally supply every arti-
fee to discourage the use of the left
hand to the encouragement Of a
monopoly of the right hand, this in
the face of the fact that every child
comes into the world ambidextrous.
Among Americans and Euro
peans an ambidextrous adult is a
novelty. 1t is probable that the
japanese come nearer being alnbi-
dextrous than any other people of
today. On this subject the New
York Medical Record says:
"There have always been, during
all ages of which any history OF
tradition has been handed down,
ambidextrous individuals, and some
times race has possessed, posi-
bly, by training, two handed dexter
ity; thus the inhabitants of the Ba-
learic isles, who gained great fame
in the faroff times in which they
lived by their ambidextrous man
rer of Singing.
"Also we find mention in the Old
Testament of The 9G0 Benjamite
singers, who were able to demon
strate in the most practical way
how useful it was in a battle, and
especially in battle in which man
and not machinery counted most,
to be able to hurl the missiles from
the sling with one or the other
arm equally well.
"There were doubtless more left
handed or ambidextrous persons IN
the old times than now, Plato,
Aristotle and other of the ancient
writer's frequently referring to am
bide1terity."
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-09-06
HAY Fever Germs Giants.

A scientist makes the statement
that hay fever is not caused by
germs in the blood, but by germs
so large that they cannot get into
the body at all. He says they are
much larger than the blood cells.
But they do gather in the air pas
sages, where under favorable condi-
tions they multiply until they block
the passage. Nature revolts against
their presence, so the victim falls
to sneezing, and they are thereby
expelled. The doctor says that If
they were not got rid of by sneez-
ing and coughing they would choke
the hay fever victim to death IN
time.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-09-06
Piles Cured in E to IA Days

Your druggist will refund money II PAZo
OINTMENT fails to cure any case OF ltching
pl;nd p,eed:ng or Pro.rud:rg Piles in eto u days
rbe GrsI application gives Ease erc Rest. oOe
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-09-06
Wheat Trains In Manchuria.

Wheat comes into the mills and
to the rivers and railways of Man
churia from almost incredible dis
tances. In the winter, when the
rough, ungraded roads are frozen
hard and smooth, the natives haul
wheat for 200 miles in some cases
by means of a heavy two wheeled
cart drawn by four to eight mules.
Long trains of these carts, travel
ing together for protection and
companionship at night, can be seen
on the main highways all winter
and are the most picturesque fea-
ture of Manchurian life.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-09-06
Milk and Buttermilk.

The nutritive value of milk as
compared with buttermilk is not
nearly so great as some appear to
think. 1t is about as twenty to
eighteen. You get about as many
energy units out of pint and a
quarter of buttermilk as you do out
of one pint of sweet milk. Besides,
the bacteria of typhoid tend to die
out in buttermilk because of its
acidity.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-09-06
Never a letup.

'Poor pas just working himself
to DEATH"
"Why, thought he had pohti-
cal job"
'EHe has, but it seems as if he no
sooner gets reappointed than it is
necessary for him to get out and
work again so that somebody else
won't get it next time. Chicago
Herald.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-09-06
Cautious Elimination.

Father" said the small boy,
"what is a freebooter"
II don't know exactly, my son.
But I will say that with leather
costing what it does, you want to
get your mind away from any idea
that a freebooter is a man who
sells shoes for nothing."-Washing-
ton Star.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-09-06

The court of general sessions con-
vened at Orangeburg Monday with
not enough cases on the docket to
warrant impaneling a petit jury. for
the first time in the history of the
county.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-09-06

The Orangeburg Chamber of Com.
merce hopes to secure the establish
ment there of a new steam laundry
and woodworking plant shortly.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-09-06
Tho ouInIDe That Doc. Not Affect the Heed

Because Of Its tonic and laxative effect. LAxA-
TIVE BROMO QUININE is better than ordinary
Ouinipe and does not cause nervousness nor
ringing in head. Remember the full ma me and
look for the signature Of e. W. GROVE. Soc.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-03-23
ST. PATRICK'S BALL
Given BY knights of Columbus
One of the Leading Social
Events of the Season

Local sons of Erin. lovers of the
Emerald Isle and admirers of St,
Patrick did honor to Ireland's patron
saint Saturday evening at the
Knights of Columbus ball at the
opera house. Wearing of the
Green" was in evidence and the
Shamrock proudly held sway as the
popular flower of the hour.
While Irish blood flows in but a
small percent of our people. they all
enthuse on st. Patrick's Day and
honor this Saint who so closely knit
together the clannish sentiment of
Ireland, and did such a noble work
in making better the people of the
Emerald Isle. This sentiment pre-,
vailed among the two hundred who
were present at the ball Saturday
evening.
Dancing commenced promptly on
time and continued until II O'Clock
when boxes of lunch were sold at
auction. These boxes were hand.
somely trimmed, the shamrock be.
ing prominent in the decorations.
They were auctioned off by w. A.
Gleeson, who with the true art of an
auctioneer, quickly sold the lot at
prices that made the average high.
Some of these boxes sold as high as
$3.40 each and they all were prize
winners. The dances were enjoyed
by a large number of couples
among whom were many of the older
citizens, but they were just as young
as ever in entering into the evenings
enjoyment. W. A. Gleeson was
floor manager and excellent music
was furnished by Maroney's or.
chestra. A good sum was realized
from this ball which went to the
graduating class of the convent
school. The Knights thank the or.
chestra who furnished the music
without charge, and all others who
contributed to the success of the
ball.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-03-23
Post Office. Island Pond, VT.

Office hours, $50 am. to 900 pm.
Office hours, Sundays, 900 am. t.
1000 am. and LOO pm. to 200 pm.
Drop box open all night.
MAILS ARRIVE.
From Newport and points south
and west of Newport, 1.20 pm.
From Newport, West Derby,
Derby, West and East Charleston,
7.30 pm.
From Morgan and Morgan Center,
l:l5 pm.
From.'points in Province Quebec,
Ontario and Western Canada, 125
pm, and 1910 pm.
From Norton Mills, Wallis Pond,
. Averill, and Lake, 1910 pm.
From all local points, Portland to
Groveton, 1.20 pm. and 1000 pm.
From Lancaster, Littleton, White
field, and points on Boston & Maine
south of Groveton. 1.20 pm, and
10.00p.m.
From North Stratford, Groveton,
Berlin, Gorham, and all points south
and east. .1.20 pm. and 1000 pm.
From Beecher Falls, Canaan, Cole
brook, 1.20 and 10 pm.
MAILS CLOSE.
For Newport, Derby, Derby Line,
North and West Derby and Beebe,
Plain, LOO pm.
For Newport, West Derby, Derby,
East Charleston and West Charleston,
5.45 am.
For Lake, Norton Mills, Averill
and Wallis Pond, 600 am.
For Morgan, and Morgan Center,
600 a. m.
For Beecher Falls, Canaan, and all
points on upper Maine Central Rail
road, 90 pm. and 4.30 am.
For Lancaster, Littleton, White
field, and points on Boston & Maine
Railroad, south of Groveton, loo
pm. and 4.30 am.
For local points, Island Pond tc
Portland, LOO pm. and 4.30 am.
For local points, Groveton tc
Portland, LOO pm. and 4.30 am.
For Berlin, Gorham, and all points
south and east, 100 pm, 4.3O am
Rural Delivery carrier arrives
1.30 pm.
Rural Delivery mails close 6. Is am
Except Sunday.
SUNDAY.
MAILS ARRIVE
From all points south and east
1.20p.m. and 1000 pm.
MAILS CLOSE
For all points south and east, 49,
am.
D. P. MACKENZIE. Postmaster
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-03-23
PROBATE NOTICE

Regular sessions of the Probate
Court for the district of Essex will
be held at Guidhall on the first
Wednesday of each month, in the
forenoon.
At Island Pond, the first Wednes-
day of January, April, July and
October, in the afternoon.
At Lunenburg, the second Wednes-
day of January, April, July and Octo-
ber, in the forenoon.
At Concord in the afternoon of the
same days.
Special sessions will be held by
arrangement.
Communications should be sent to
Edwin O. CARL, Judge, Canaan, or
to George A. Hubbard, Register,
Guildhall.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-03-23
ACCIDENTALLY SHOT
Austin Bushaw of East Charles.
ton Was Accidentally Shot
Tuesday Night by His Daugh-
ter Death, Resulting Immedi-
ately.

Austin Bushaw of East Charleston
was accidentally and fatally shot
Tuesday night at his home on the
shore of Echo lake by his 16 years
old daughter, Iva. The shot entered
his chest and severed the jugular
vein, death resulting almost instantly.
He leaves a wife in poor health
and six children. The daughter is
Frustrated and mentally deranged
over the accident.
Mr.. Bushaw was farmer and a
highly respected citizen of Charles
ton. This is a sad affair and casts a
gloom over the community.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-03-23
Grand Trunk Railway
System
TIME TABLE
Taking Effect Sunday, January Id, 1912
Eastern Lines, Montreal Division.
Eastern Standard Time.

Eastern Standard Time.
Portland and Island Pond Subdivision
wEsTBoUND TRAINS
Arrive at Island Pond.
Train No. 5, Mail and Express, 1000
p. M, daily.
Train No. 13, Express, 1:20 p. M,
daily.
EASTBoUND TRAINS
Leave Island Pond.
Train No. a, Mail and Express, 500
a. M, daily.
Train No. 16, Express, 1:30 p. M,
daily.
Island Pond and Richmond Subdivision
WEsTBoUND TRAINS
Leave Island Pond.
Train No. 13, Express, 1:30 p. M,
daily.
Train No. II, Mail and Express. $50
a. M, daily.
EASTBOUND TRAINS
Arrive at Island Pond.
Train No. 16, Express, 1:25 p. M,
daily.
Train No. IL, Mail and Express, 1910
p. M, daily.
w. A. CLEESoN, Station Agent.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-03-23
Not Bothered Any More

So-called rheumatic pains, grippe
aches, lame back, sore muscles or
stiff joints are the result of over.
worked, weak or disordered kidneys,
E. l.. Turner, Homer, KY, writes:
"Since taking Foley Kidney Pills |
have not been bothered any more"
Strengthen weak kidneys and help
rid the blood of acids and poisons.
For sale by John w. Thurston. Adv.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-03-23
LADIES LITERARY CLUB
Hold Annual Musical Afternoon
With Mrs. l.. b. Jones, Thurs
day, March Is.

A large number of members and
guests Of the Ladies Literary club
met at the home of Mrs. L. B. Jones
Thursday, March Is, for the annual
musical afternoon. Items about
music were given in response to the
roll call. Mrs. Ra wson had charge
of the program which was as follows:
PART 1
Piano Duet-Military March. Shubert
Mrs. F. Paquette, Mrs. Kent
Song-Cupid's Garden. Max Eugene
Gertrude Norton
Piano Solo-Mazurka Duexieme. GODDARD
Ruth Currier
song-Good Night LittlelGirl Good Night
Tracy
Mrs. G. c. Smith
Piano solo-spring Song. Mendelsshon
Doris Foster
Song-Sunshine of Your Smile. Lillian Ray
Mrs. l.. B. Jones
Monologue-L Little Boy Blue. Eugene Field
Pauline Parlin
Piano Solo-New. w.Springtime Lange
Bernadine Sargent
Song-Poor Butterfly. Hubbell
Marie Turgeon
INTERMISSION
PART II
Piano Duet-Lutspril. Keler-Bela
Doris Foster, Mrs. Rawson
Sweet Miss Mary Nedingas
Mrs L. B. Jones
Buorme Note, Canzone Amarose. Nevin
Ruth Foster
Carry Me Back to Old Virginny.
Gertrude Norton
Waltz. Chopin
Pauline Parlin
Old Folks at Home. Marie Turgeon
Air de Ballet Chaminade
Goldie Sloan
Yo' Sweet to Yo' Nanny Just the Same.
Mrs. G. G. Smith
Chorus-Star Spangled Banner.
During the intermission dainty re-
freshments were served by the COM
mittee and a pleasant time enjoyed.
Much hearty appreciation was ex-
pressed for the entertainment and
all who had helped to make it one of
the most enjoyable affairs of the
season.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-03-23
Club Piano $3.50.

Here is your opportunity to get
one of these beautiful upright pianos
in mahogany, walnut or oak, on such
easy terms that you won't notice
paying for it. This Club will consist
of fifty members. Do you want to
join and have the piano delivered at
once? For catalogue and full par
ticulars, write to Geo. D. Jarvis &
Son, Burlington, Vt.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-03-23
Candidates and Standing

SullAl0dtCo ohu SI0nuul8
Vera Humphrey, 5075
Geneva Roby, $500
Helena Houle, 2200
Belle Morse, 2025
Irene Farrell, 100
Minnie Colburn, Charleston, 1915
Mrs. C. F. Mcnamara, East
Charleston, 1850
AziIda Marquis, 1000
Mrs. George Pepaw, 1000
Yvonne Riggie, 1000
Merle Currier, 1000
Little Vote Collectors
Russell H. Stevens, 1900
P. j. Turgeon, $50
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-03-23
GUILDHALL.

Mr.. Macy of Berlin, N. H., is in
town this week.
Hon. G. R. Powell and E. A.
Bemis of Island Pond, were in town
Monday.
Hon. Henry W. Lund of Canaan,
held court here Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Abbott are in
Colebrook this week.
Rev.C. C. Merrill of st. Johnsbury,
will be in town this week and it is
expected that he will hold services.
Friday night there will be social
in Hodges hall.
Rev. John G. Vance was in CRANKY
to attend a wedding Tuesday.
Hon. G.. A. Hubbard returned tc
Montpelier Monday.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-03-23
MORGAN CENTER

Charles Ellis and son Wilbur of
Orleans, were visitors here last
week.
John Grove and B. J. Williams are
i'll with measles.
Norman Eastman of Charleston
was visitor in town Friday.
H. Ovitt and son Shirl of Island
Pond were in town Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. r. Elliott well
coined a daughter to their home last
week.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-03-23
Much Extra Work in March

It's between seasons, When few
persons perspire as health demands.
The result is double work for the
kidneys, to throw out waste elimi.
mated through pores when persons
perspire. Overworked kidneys need
help. B. H. Stone, Reading, Pa,
writes: when | need a kidney
remedy, rely on Foley Kidney
Pills. For sale by John w. Thurs
ton. Adv
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-03-23
GREAT INTEREST
Candidates sGetting Ready to
Break All Watch
Them Gain.

The great voting contest is fairly
booming. This week, in spite of un-
favorable weather, splendid work
has been done.
Look over the standing and see
the work that is being done. If your
choice is not in the list nominate her
at once. There is plenty of time for
her to be winner.
Miss Vera Humphrey takes first
place this week with Miss Geneva
Roby a close second. Miss Houle
takes third place and Miss Morse
the fourth. There is something
doing" among the candidates.
New candidates will enter the list
and active workers will be making
records from week to week. Get
in line to help your favorite and pull
with her friends to win the grand
prize.
A prettier, closer contest never
was started than is now developing.
The vote collectors are getting hold
of their work and mean to win.
Help the bright boys and girls by
saving your little votes on the fourth
page. They will appreciate it and
will have them counted also in the
big contest for whoever you wish to
help in that contest.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-03-23
PULPW00D

| am now contracting for
pulpwood for delivery during
the season of 1917 1918.
Will load at different points
on the B. & M. and G. T. r.
Will be pleased to hear from
all interested parties before
May 1st.
FRANK PAQUETTE, Jr.
Island Pond, Vermont
TEL 80 Box 5s5
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-03-23
BASKET BALL
I.P. III. S. Wins From SherbrOOke
High in a Close and Exciting
Game, 34 to %.

One of the most exciting games of
the season in basket ball was played
in opera hall last Friday night be-
tween Island Pond High school and
Sherbrooke High school.
The outcome was in doubt until
the whistle blew as the score was
tied more than once in the progress
of the game. Sherbrooke got the
first point on a foul but Roby soon
put Island Pond ahead with a basket
from the floor. At the end of the
score was 17-13 in favor of Sher-
brooke. In the second half, Island
Pond frightened up and with four
minutes more to play Stevens shot
foul and tied the score 24-N. In the
remaining time Island Pond got 10
points, each attended by jumping up
and down and waving of hats by the
spectators, and Sherbrooke got A
points making the final score 1928
in favor of Island Pond. The game,
especially in the first half was
characterized by many fouls on
both sides. Three of the Sherbrooke
men were six footers and presented
strange contrast to the Island Pond
boys, Rooney and Bryant especially
reminding one of Mutt and Jeff.
The line up was as follows
SHERBROOKE ISLAND POND
Wilson rf Stevens rf
Parker If Rooney If
Loomis Roby C
Joslin re- Mosher rg
Bryant lg Elliott lg
Baskets from the floor, Wilson 5,
Loomis l, Joslin l, Stevens 10, Roby 2.
Baskets from fouls, Wilson IA.
Stevens 10. Referee and umpire,
Fletcher and Saunders; time keeper,
Foster. Scorer, Ruth Foster.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-12

6-yard Piece White
Tape good quail
ity, piece, SC.
MILDLY Braid, in all
colors, pair, I0c.
Machine Needles. E
in a tube for SC.
Sanitary Napkins. l
dozen in box, z9c.
&c rm an Silver
T h i m b c 5. all
sizes, 2 for sc.
Twilled Tape, in all
widths, SC.
400 count Pins,
good quality,
paper, SC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-12

Elastic and Vain
sock S a n it y
Belts, in all sizes,
l5c.
w rem Girdelin,
~ to 3 in c h e
wide; black a n d
white, yard, I5c.
Ware n S n e t
Quinn p $. in all
sizes b | a c k and
white, Csc.
Children's So c k |
Carriers, in a IL |
colors, pair,
10c.
oh & Rro
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-12

Cot t o n B e ltin g,
black and white,
yard, 3Izc.
Shoe Trees. with
steel rod, pair. 7c.
H o * and Eye
Tape, b l a c k and
white, yard, 1zIlc.
Machine B o b bins,
not all sizes, box,
&c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-12

De f e n der Safety
Pins, in all sizes,
3 doz, 10c.
400 count Dress
m a ker' P j ms,
good in t $,
paper, SC.
24-yard Piece Cot
ton Tape, 10c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-12
100000 Trade Event
PLeases Mothers With
Children's sec Bingham Dresse.

Choose from plads, stripes and plain co
High waist and pleated skirt style, pre-
trimmed with contrasting colors. Sizes
years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-12

Silk Hair Nets,
with elastic, in
all colors, 6
for Sc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-12

lese represent a famous
recognize Immediately
perfect and made with
quantity pajama check
shirts and knee pants.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-15

Ernest L. Blumen-
schein, a prize-win-
ming portrait painter.
and his wife. May C.
Blumenschein, popu-
lar magazine illus
traitor. They were
married while study
ing art in Paris.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-15

Below
Walter Hale is equally
gifted as a painter.
etcher and actor, while
his wife. Louise Clos
ser Hale. is both ac-
tress and short-story
writer, whose work is
always marketable.
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-03-01
VZVZ X1~ Il M L
A NOVEL or NEW YORK LIFE
6TPF~X BFACH 7 7
ILLUSTRATIONS %T PARKER

voice inside, raised In the best Of hu-
NOR. Evidently he was telephoning.
"Yes. Two hours ago, tell you.
With book, bell and candle"
Jim's footsteps sounded, his hand
opened the door, then his arm few out
to his sisters support as she staggered
in.
sis. What" he cried at sight OF
her.
Something
Bob continued his cheerful colloquy
over the wire. "Say! Here she is now
Well expect marble clock with gilt
cupids from you. Merkle- Want to
say hello?" He lurched aside from the
telephone as Lorelei snatched the re-
ce,ver from his hand.
"Mr. Merkle," she cried.
Hello. Yes. Is that you" came
Merkle's steady voice.
Come Quick-quick."
whats wrong?" he demanded, with
a sharp change Of tone. HAS Bob"
mo, no. It's Mr.. Harmon. He's
downstairs with-Lilas, and he's hurt
shot. lin frightened"
She turned to find Bob and Jim star.
ing at her.
Come" she gasped. 81 think hes
dying"
She led the way swiftly. and they
followed