Essex County Herald from Island Pond, Vermont • Page 3

Your Eyes Trouble You, go to JAMES PILGRIM, Optician. We have the latest eye Refractor and Skiascope for testing by subjectire or objective methods (by lenses or shadow test). Any cases of Presbyopia, Myopia. Hypermetropia, Astigmatism, corrected. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.

Prices much lower tian charged by traveling fakirs, and we are here all the time to make corrections. JAMES PILGRIM. WATCHMAKER AND OPTICIAN. ISLAND POND, VT. Opposite Station.

TOWN TOPICS. 'The' social element is very much in evidence these days. The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Petrie Monday night and left them a bonnie little daughter.

The question of the license vote at the town meeting in March is not attracting very great attention or discus- Mrs. Charles Bresse has bought from Mrs. Frank Emery, with immediate possession, the Mrs. Warren place on Railroad street. W.

II. Bishop, came up last Thursday from Berlin, N. where he is employed as electrician, remaining until Saturday. It is with pleasure we state that the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Edward Dickson, who has been ill with scarlet fever, has entirely reeovered. Judging by the articles in the town meeting warning, Dr. Norcross will be very much in evidence on the water question at the annual town meeting. Miss Strathern has been confined to the house for several days, suffering from a severe cold, but is improving and hopeful of returning to her millinery store ere the week is out. The combined snow storms and cold wares of the past few days were very severe, the worst of the season.

Trains were several hours late, and freight traffic badly delayed. But all is serene again and springtime will come--in due time. Miss LeBourveau gave a progressive card party at her home last. Friday evening, proving herself a charming hostess, so that it goes without saying that her guests enjoyed themselves to the utmost. Dainty refreshments were served.

Because of the severe weather and the consequent inability of some of the grand officers to reach Island Pond, the annual district meeting announced to be held with Oswegotchie Lodge last Tuesday evening, has been postponed until next Tuesday evening. Ed. Bly of East Charleston dropped his pocket book recently while leaving Stern Brothers store, which was found by Julius and promptly restored to the owner. As it contained much of value it is fortunate that it fell in the doorway of the store rather than in the street. D.

P. MacKenzie WAS called to Chelsea, last Saturday by the death of his mother. The deceased had been an invalid for many years, the greater part of the time almost helpless, requiring constant care and attention, which was fully bestowed by her devoted daughter, Mrs. Fessenden, with whom she had made her home. Miss Esther Hall very pleasantly and happily entertained a number of her school mates and young friends at the home of her sister, Mrs.

C. E. Johnson, Monday evening, the occasion being the sixteenth anniversary of her birthday. The young lady was the recipient of many birthday gifts from her guests. All spent a most delightful evening.

After attending service last Tuesday evening some twenty or more of the members of the Christian Endeavor Society went on a snow shoe tramp, and then wet at the home of Miss Ava Needham at her invitation to a valentine party, where other members had already assembled. There was a short musical programine, various games were played and choice refreshmenta served, making the occasion one of great enjoyment to all. George Furber went into John W. 'Thurston's drug store a few days since to make a purchase, and laid down a five dollar bill on the cash register. While his back was turned for a moment, a pet kitten seized the bill and carried it off.

Turning again to the register George missed the money, and then there was some. excitement as to where it had gone, but calm was restored by the discovery of the kitten playing with the bill at the other end of the store. Mr. and Mrs. F.

W. Stolte were happily surprised one evening last week by number of their friends, who called to a remind them it was the tenth anniverof their wedding. Mr. Stolte was sary much surprised man when he a very went to the door attired in his robe de nuit to find so many demanding tance. It was a very pleasant gathering, attended with much sociability, and appropriate gifts were left as numerous reminders of the occasion.

The contrast in the experience of the bride was great and groom at this time as compared with that of ten years ago when shortly after starting on their wedding trip they overtaken by a terrible storm of were snow and wind. They will never forget their experience that evening at Sher broche. We hope we may chronicle their silver and gold wedding. ADVERTISED LETTERS. List of letters remaining uncalled for Island l'oud post office, February 11: George Allo.

Mention Letters. 0. M. Carpenter, Postmaster. Next Wednesday is Washington's birthday, and a legal holiday.

The high school was not in session Thursday afternoon aud Friday, Priueipal Marks having been called to Bostou. The next meeting of the Ladies Literary Club will be held with Mrs. H. E. Randall Thursday afternoon, February 23.

The hoard of auditors have completed their work on the accounts of the town, and the report is now in the hands of the printer. The quarantine has been lifted from the homes of Al. Davis and Will Currier, and there is now only one house in the town that is quarantined. Miss Blanche Gane who has been visiting with friends here for several weeks returned to her home in Leomin. ster, Monday morning.

At the Foresters hall, Shrove Tues day, March 7, a hot supper at 6 o'clock will be served by Companion Court, supper to be followed by whist. Reeve who has employment at Deering, came home last week Tuesday owing to illness. He expects to return to his labors again this week. Kit Hudson of East Charleston has quite an extensive job to press the great quantity of hay stored in the Fitzgerald barn, but he is a hustler and the work goes merrily on. We note by the Hartford (Conn.) Times that Perley E.

Herrin has sold his two family house, and understand that he has disposed of his property as he intends locating next fall at Los Angeles, Cal. Albert Andrews who is working for C. Colby at Wenlock, on February 8th, with one pair of horses, hauled from the stuinp 14,420 feet of spruce to the landing. It was chopped and loaded by John Peavey and two other men. Miss Pearle Davis who has been teaching school at Fabyans, N.

closed the term last Friday and has returned to her home here. Miss Bessie Allard, teacher at Newark, is also enjoying a short vacation at her home here. We understand the Herrick Seed Company of Rochester, N. want an agent to canvass this section. We can recommend this Company as all right.

Their references are the best. Any oLe out of work write them for terms at once. A large number of the members of Erastus Buck Post, G. A. were pres ent at the Methodist Church Sunday morning.

The pastor preached Ou "Abraham Lincoln's Work and its Con- tinuance," dwelling on the fact that Lincoln stood for righteousness in national life, and if our institutions are to be preserved men must stand for the same thing today. There were many expressions of pleasure with the service heard. Miss Della Davis gave a very pleasant party to twenty of her friends at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Mary Davis, last week Wednesday evening. Progressive with several other interesting games, made the evening one de a of great enjoyment.

Dainty refreshments served, the table being prettily decorated with pink and white carnations and ferns. At a late hour the happy gathering returned to their homes voting it a very enjoyable occa. sion. Opinions in two cases, of special interest to Island Pond, were announced by the supreme court on the 9th as follows: Charles Corbin vs. Grand Trunk Rail.

way from Essex county. This case was heard by Referee E. W. Smith and judgment was rendered in the lower court on the report of the referee for the defendant to recover its costs. The opinion read by Judge Munson this morning says in substance that the act of the plaintiff was the cause of his injury and the judgment of the county court is affirmed.

Town of Brighton vs. M. L. Kelsey, from Essex county. In this case there was a motion to dismiss the writ because it was not properly dated.

This motion was overruled pro forma in the lower court and the case was passed to supreme court. The opinion of the higher court was that the motion to dismiss should have been granted. Judgment reversed and judgment that the writ be dismissed with costs. Opinion of Judge Watson. M.

W. BLAKE. The death of Mr. M. W.

Blake 0c- curred on Tuesday morning. 'The deceased had been au invalid for about ten years as a result of an accident while at work. Mr. Blake had made many friends since coming to Island Pond some five years ago. He had a vigorous intellect, was well posted on current events, took great interest iu the material and spiritual prosperity of the town, had a sunny disposition, firm faith in God's goodness and bore his suffering ings with Christian fortitude.

He leaves two children, Mrs. Chester King and H. W. Blake, besides a sister, Miss Annie Blake, who has made her home with the family. The funeral service was conducted on Wednesday afternoon by Rev.

Wm. Shaw, assisted by Rev. Thos. Hall. Interment on Thursday at Piermont, N.

H. Local Business Notices. J. R. Applebee wants the public to know that he operates thawing chine, aud can thaw out water pipes, in a very short time.

Orders left with Foss Co. will receive prompt attention. WANTED to arrauge with good reliable dealers in every maple sugar producing town in Vermont to buy for us on a commission basis. Would like oue hundred carloads as soon as possible after the new crop is harvested. Write or see 14 for particulars.

HI. Waite Sou, rille, Vt. FOR SALE. The cozy residence erected a short time since by Charles A. Vallee, and at present occupied by Mrs.

J. Flaherty. The house is well finished inside and out, and contains all modern conveniences. Apply to Mrs. Flaherty on the premises, or to E.

A. Cabana. Page's Perfected Poultry Food keeps Hens healthy and strong and makes them lay. Peerless among Diphtheria Antitoxines. Parke Davis Company Anti-diphtheretic Scrum.

Supplied in Piston Syringe Containers. The most satisfactory ready to use serum syringe ever devised. (Bulbs of 500, 1000, 2000 units.) Thurston's drug store. Our Groceries are always fresh, and new things in this line are constantly finding their way to our shelves and they are sold at the most reasonable prices possible. Willoughby The Cash Grocer FOGG HOBSON.

At Fogg Hobson's dry goods store You always find an open door. The public are invited in To sample goods we keep therein. The ladies here can always find The nice Dre Goods to suit their mind. And Shoes we have of every style, With Underwear to make you smile. Nice Lace and Thread- with Needles too, And everything with which to do.

Umbre las, good to shed the rain, A stock on hand we do maintain. And Prints of every style we keep Por those who laugh-or those who weep If you don't see the goods yourself, We'll find them on the upper shelf. For what you want be pleased to ask, To show our good- is not a task. Our motto is "QUICK SALES FOR CASH," The best of stuck, and no one's trash. Our goods are a ways new and nice, For which we ask an honest price.

Respectfully yours, with thanks for trade we remain, Your obedient servants, FOGG HOBSON. Richard P. Kent Son. Edw. R.

Kent, Surviving Partner Drugs, Medicines and Fancy Goods, Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Etc. LANCASTER, N. H. Physician prescriptions carefully pounded by a skilled Pharmacist. January and July are the months in which we credit interest to our depositors.

Our last six months' rate has been per cent. or per cent. per annum. WE PAY TAXES on deposits less than $2000. All inquiries concerning investments will be given prompt Passumpsic Savings Bank.

St. Johnsbury, Vt. KILL THE COUCH AND CURE THE LUNGS WITH Dr. King's New Discovery FOR OUGHS CONSUMPTION and 60c Price $1.00 OLDS Free Trial. Surest and Quickest Oure for all THROAT and LUNG TROUBLES, or MONEY BACK.

Belief FROM SICKNESS. DROWNS INSTANT RELIEF 18 enfo leading stomach physicians as a specand bowel troubles, eto. 25c. all dealers. Medicine Norway, Me.

More Evidence along the same line. This is another of the Closet combinations carried in our stock We want you to know that we are prepared to give you about anything you need in the line of sanitary bath room fixtures Company. Frank Emery expects to open his handsome cafe parlor to the public about next Tuesday morning. The delay in opening is caused by the non-arrival1 of various essentials to the lunch business. The Woman's Auxiliary of Christ Church will give a Martha Washington Tea at the home of Mrs.

Alton Need. ham Wednesday afternoon February 22. Whist and flinch. 10 cents. A cordial invitation is extended to all.

Y. M. C. A. NOTES.

In spite of the inclement weather of last Friday, the attendance upon the social given by the Woman's Auxiliary, was as well attended as any previously held, the receipts being about $6. A nice programme was rendered, and the refreshments were much enjoyed, games were indulged in, the last being a clost contest by a number of the ladies on the bowling alley. An all round sociable time was the verdict of those who attended. The checker players continue to make some progress. The blues still ing the lead.

It is a grave question, however, as to who will finally carry the honors. O. S. Eaton gave what proved to be a very helpful talk to the men last Sunday on the subject, sure your signals are right, then go ahead." A. 11.

Wilkie will be the speaker next Sunday, choosing for his topic, Plan of Salvation and how we shall construe it." Indications point to a large attendance. All inen are gladly welcomed. TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY. Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tablets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure.

E. W. Grove's signature is on each box. 25e. Canaan.

Mrs. Avery of Boston is visiting her sister, Mrs. Edwin Green. George Weeks returned from Boston last week Thursday. We understand he returns to accept a position in the National Bank at Colebrook, N.

H. Sam Weeks of Colebrook spent Sunday here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Weeks. Michael Gleason returned Saturday from Windsor with the remains of his brother who was killed in a railroad accident on the Central Vermont.

Gilbert Harriman and C. N. Green were in Lemington last week OH business. Charles Newman of Newark was in town last week visiting his brother Richard. C.

M. Fletcher went to Montpelier Monday. We understand that Mrs. Labounty, who is living in the Rogers shop, is about to move to Sawyerville, to live with her husband. Concord.

The ladies of the Universalist society will serve a clam chowder supper at the church vestry Friday evening Fetruary 17. After supper there will be a enade and recognition contest. Scarcity of water and extreme cold weather have shut off the water at many places in the village. Herbert Gray who attended school here during the last term has returned to his home in Victory. Miss Alice M.

Strathern, who taught the grammar department at the recent term, opened a select private school at East Concord Monday. The steam thawer which the town bought to use for thawing out sluiceways in the highway is kept busy on water pipes, in the village. Moose River Lodge, F. A. conferred the second and third degrees last Saturday evening upon a candidate who received his first degree several years ago.

He now resides at Littleton, N. and about fifteen members of the Littleton lodge witnessed the work. A very pleasant evening was passed, closwith a banquet. Mrs. Harriette Ford and daughter, Mrs.

A. O. Astle, arrived here week Wednesday from Manchester, N. H. Friday they went to Lunenburg to spend a few days with friends there.

The district meeting of the Fourteenth Masonic District was held with Moose River Lodge last week Wednesday. In the afternoon the attendance The Bosworth Store was small, but in the evening a goodly number were present, among whom were grand master Daley, grand senior warden Calderwood, graud secretary Ross, grand lecturer Ballon, past grand master Bacon, past district deputy grand master Benton, and others well known in masonic circles. Island Pond Lodge exemplified the work of the first degree, and Moose River Lodge that of the third degree. On the whole it was a very interesting and profitable meeting. Mr.

and Mrs. James Virtue are rejoieing in the birth of a son, the happy event occurring last week. The Rev. Thomas Butler gave a very interesting illustrated lecture on Japan, at the Universalist church on Tuesday evening. Agonizing Burns are instantly relieved, and perfectly healed, by Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

C. Rivenbark, of Norfolk, writes: burnt my knee dreadfully; that it blistered all over. Bucklen's Arnica Salve stopped the pain, and healed it without a scar." Also heals all wounds and sores. 25 cents at J. W.

Thurston's. Lunenburg. George Downer and wife came from Boston to the funeral of the latter's mother, Mrs. Blodgett, who died in Guildhall February 7. 'The funeral was held Friday February 10.

Mr. and Mrs. Downer returned to Boston Monday of this week. Mrs. Henry Warren visited in Woodsville last week with relatives.

Mr. Chase of Bakersfield was in town two or three days last week on business. He is the father of Mrs. (Dr.) Scott, who formerly lived here for several years. The Methodist donation was post poned on account of the weather, and will be held at the home of Mr.

and Mrs. Gardner Balch this week. Kyle T. Brown was in West Concord on business Saturday. Abner Bailey and wife were in town Sunday February 5.

Rev. E. E. Reynolds of the Methodist Church in Whitefield will give a lecture here February 24. All are cordially invited.

Several new books have been added to the public library. Mra. Ford of West Concord visited relatives here last week. Most ot the schools closed in town last week. Miss Grace Marsh has gone to North Stratford to visit her cousin, Mrs.

Curtis, for a week or two. The severe east storm of last Friday made most of the roads in town almost impassable. They previously had been very fine. It was the worst storm of the seasen during a short time in the afteruoon amounting to. almost a blizzard.

Telephones have been put in for the farmers on the river road connecting with South Lancaster station. During the storm last Friday Miss Wesley, teacher of the high school, with great courage drove to her home in St. Johnsbury. Harry Moulton of Lisbon was in town a short time recently visiting his parents. Grave Trouble Foreseen.

It needs but little foresight, to tell, that when your stomach and liver are badly affected, grave trouble is ahead, unless you take the proper medicine for your disease, as Mrs. John A. Young, of Clay, N. did. She says: had neuralgia of the liver and stomach, my heart was weakened, and I could not eat.

I was very bad for a long time, but in Electric Bitters, I found just what needed, for they quickly relieved and cured me." Rest medicine for weak women. Sold under guarantee by John W. Thurston, druggist, at 50c a bottle. ICE CREAM Each Saturday Evening. ISLAND POND BAKERY, W.

J. ROONEY, Proprietor. BARGAINS! Men's Overcoats Men's Heavy Coats Boys Overcoats Boys Reefers ALL ATA BARGAIN. Men's Suits from $5.00 up Boys Suits for $1.00 and up. Our line of Chase Sanborn's Teas and Coffees is the best.

THE BARTLETT CO. SIS February, 1905. Choice Confectionery and Fancy Groceries, Etc. D. L.

Mansur. SENSES INSISTS YOU SAVE DOLLARS by trading at THE NEW YORK STORE, SPECIALS THIS WEEK. New consignment of Ladies Wrappers. They are great. Ladies Collars.

Eyelet, Turn-over, Point de Venice We offer a big trade in Boys Corduroy Pants Try our 30c Tea. None better W. R. BOULDS, Prop. Railroad Street, Island Pond, Vt.

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